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Disney World vacations involve a LOT of planning. You need to get park tickets and park pass reservations, decide the best way to travel to the parks, make dining reservations, and choose a hotel. And even once you’ve done all that, you’re STILL not finished! It takes a lot of planning to get here! One of the most fun parts about visiting Disney World is going on rides and visiting the various attractions throughout the parks. So it can be very disappointing if you arrive at a certain attraction only to find out that it’s CLOSED. To help you plan for any of these closures, we’ve got a complete list of what’s going to be closed in Disney World in August! Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for a long time in this park, and its closure will continue through all of August. We’ve seen some promising signs that this ride could reopen soon, such as ride engine testing and Cast Member training, but Disney still has not announced a reopening date. Fantasyland station Part of the reason this ride has remained closed is construction over in Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run rollercoaster. We’ve spotted a tunnel in this area where the train will likely run through once the ride is finished, and recently some tracks appeared in that tunnel as well. There are tracks in the tunnel now Disney hasn’t announced an opening date for TRON, but we’re expecting the Railroad to reopen once construction on the coaster is complete. Enchanted Tales with Belle Enchanted Tales with Belle (where guests could previously meet Belle and help her tell the story of Beauty and the Beast) is also closed in Magic Kingdom, and this attraction doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Enchanted Tales with Belle You can sometimes find Belle at Princess Fairytale Hall, or spot her at the front of the Festival of Fantasy Parade, which runs through Magic Kingdom daily at 12PM and 3PM. Note that the parade will not have 12PM showtimes on some days in August. On August 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th, the parade will only run at 3PM. Learn more about the parade showtime CHANGES here. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Pete’s Silly Sideshow is an attraction where guests could meet Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy (as The Great Goofini of course) in Storybook Circus. This spot has been closed for a long time, but Disney has announced that it will reopen sometime “in the coming months.” Pete’s Silly Sideshow in the Storybook Circus In the meantime, you can meet Minnie with Mickey over at Town Square Theater, and catch lots of other friends — like Peter Pan, Snow White, Aladdin, Jasmine, and Merida — elsewhere in Magic Kingdom. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Good news! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is finally reopening in Magic Kingdom THIS MONTH. This princess and prince salon will open on August 25th, 2022. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique The locations at Disney Springs and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will reopen “at a later date,” according to Disney. Reservations for this experience (which is for kids ages 3 to 12) will open sometime in early August, although Disney hasn’t announced a specific date yet. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we have an exact opening date for those reservations. Learn about the character meet-and-greet CHAOS you need to be prepared for in Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Singalong Celebration This Frozen-themed show will be closed beginning on August 22nd. It’ll remain closed through September 9th, and showtimes are available starting September 10th. Beginning on the 10th, the show will play every hour on the half-hour from 9:30AM to 6:30PM. Frozen Sing-Along If you’re looking for a Frozen attraction during this show’s closure, head to Frozen Ever After in EPCOT. This ride is very popular, so you may want to go there first thing in the morning or consider buying Genie+ (or purchasing an individual Lightning Lane, as the ride will switch back to being an individual Lightning Lane attraction after August 7th). Voyage of the Little Mermaid The Voyage of the Little Mermaid show will remain closed through August. This show has been closed for a long time now, and it still doesn’t have a reopening date. Voyage of the Little Mermaid In the meantime, you can find a Little Mermaid-themed attraction over in Magic Kingdom called Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. Fantasmic! Fantasmic! is still closed in Disney World, and although Disney has announced that it’ll reopen sometime in 2022, we don’t have a more specific opening date for it. Fantasmic! billboard When the show does return, it’ll have a few changes like new characters and special effects. In the meantime, we’ve been keeping a close eye on construction updates. Star Wars: Galactic Spectacular The Galactic Spectacular nighttime show (which includes projections on the Chinese Theatre at the end of Hollywood Boulevard) has been unavailable for a long time, and Disney hasn’t announced when it will return. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular ©Disney But if you’re looking for a nighttime show in this park, check out Wonderful World of Animation, which plays at the same location (the end of Hollywood Boulevard, by the Chinese Theatre) nightly at 9PM. Double-check the My Disney Experience app when you’re here to make sure this show is playing during your visit. Learn about everything you’re doing WRONG at Hollywood Studios here. EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 The 2022 Food & Wine Festival has begun in EPCOT, and it’ll last for all of August! In fact, this festival runs through November 19th. One of the booths — the Appleseed Orchard booth — is currently occupying the space where Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 usually runs in the Canada pavilion. As a result, the film cannot play during the festival. Are You a Fan of This Show? We’re expecting this attraction to remain closed throughout the festival, so it’ll likely reopen in late November. Check out the BEST food and drinks at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. Disney World Hotels Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Narcoossee’s restaurant has closed at this hotel (the closure started on July 14th). Disney announced that it’ll reopen sometime next year, which is a fairly long refurbishment for this spot! Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort In the meantime, Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant has reopened. So if you’re looking for a very fancy dining experience, you can make reservations now to check out the newly refurbished dining room and menu there. Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course (the largest golf course in Disney World) is currently closed. Disney said they are redesigning holes 14 through 17, so guests cannot play on the course currently. Magnolia Golf Course ©Disney Magnolia Golf Course should reopen sometime “later this year.” In the meantime, guests can check out Disney’s Palm Golf Course and Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe is closing for a while at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This restaurant will be closed starting on August 15th, and the closure does not have an end date yet. During the time the spot is closed, you will still be able to use Mobile Order to get select breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings from Kona Island. Kona Cafe Kona Cafe serves food like Tonga Toast and Macadamia Nut Pancakes for breakfast, and sushi, poke bowls, burgers, stir-fry, and dashi bowls for lunch and dinner. While this spot is closed, remember that there are several other places that you can dine at in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort like ‘Ohana, Capt. Cook’s, Kona Island, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, and more. We found Disney hotel-themed…water? It exists, apparently! Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed in Disney World, and we don’t know yet when it could reopen. Blizzard Beach But guests can still visit Typhoon Lagoon — Disney World’s other water park. This park has a lazy river, several slides, and some new snacks to try. Check out Typhoon Lagoon here! There ya have it! Everything that’s closed for refurbishment in Disney World this August. There are a few ongoing projects for attractions that haven’t even opened yet, and you can check out some of those here. And don’t forget that some rides and attractions can close without advanced notice, such as when the weather is bad. Keep checking the My Disney Experience app to get real-time updates about what’s available in the parks. Let’s go to Disney World! We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned with DFB! Check out a full list of Disney World park hours for August here. Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t always get to our happy place, and by happy place, we mean Disney World! Here’s a Disney duck to make you smile! We do our best to make you feel like you’re right there with us, eating ALL the food, reporting on upcoming rides, and telling you amusing anecdotes about something we saw in the parks. We also take a LOT of videos, so if you’re needing a smile today, we hope these do the trick! No one does style like Cruella de Vil, and we found her WORKING the runway at Disney World. Show us how it’s DONE! Want to see even MORE videos from Disney World? Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Do you plan on visiting Disney World soon? Be sure to check out the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! We’ve got ALL our reviews right here to help you plan on what to eat! If you want to navigate the festival like a pro, be sure to download our Festival Guide E-Book! 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 happy memory from Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Videos From Disney World To Brighten Your Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you dream about eating in Disney World restaurants when you’re not there? Because we do! Happy Cone We certainly have some of our favorite foods in those restaurants, that’s for sure. That Canadian Cheese Soup at Le Cellier, pretty much EVERYTHING at Steakhouse 71, that Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese at 50s Prime Time Cafe. That’s why we keep a close eye on Disney World menus, so we can let you know if those menus change! So let’s look at this week’s updates. EPCOT Teppan Edo We had quite a few menu changes come through for Teppan Edo. For starters, the entire Wine part of the menu has disappeared from both lunch and dinner. We also noticed this on the Tokyo Dining menu. We’ll keep checking both menus to see if this is a glitch or not. Here’s what’s missing: Hakutsuru Plum Wine Kris Pinot Grigio Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Lincourt Steel Chardonnay Rainstorm Pinot Noir Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon Mumm Napa Prestige Brut Teppan Edo Here’s what’s different under Otsumami, or Appetizers: REMOVED: Assorted Tempura REMOVED: Spicy Calamari ADDED: Garden Salad — Mixed Greens with Edamame and Ginger Peach Dressing for $6 Miso Soup increased from $4 to $6 ADDED: Wagyu Wrap — Wagyu Striploin, Black Tobiko, Rice, Nori, Yuzu Peel drizzled with Sashimi Soy Sauce for $24 Teppan Edo A new section, Nigiri Sushi (2 Pieces), has been added to the menu. Here’s what’s available: Yellowtail for $8 Tuna for $6 Salmon for $6 Shrimp for $6 Unagi for $8 Under Sushi, here’s what’s been updated: Volcano Roll increased from $18 to $20 Spicy Roll is now Spicy Crunchy Roll — Tuna and Salmon Mix topped with Volcano Sauce and Tempura crunch for $14 Volcano Roll Under Sashimi, here’s what’s been updated: Sashimi Sampler is now Fresh Sashimi Sampler and price increased from $16 to $24 ADDED: Seared Salmon — Thinly sliced, flamed, served with Ponzu Sauce, fried Garlic Chips, and Green Onions with Seaweed Salad for $18 Here’s what’s changed with Sushi Rolls: California Roll is now made with Krab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber, Smelt Roe, and Mayonnaise for $14 ADDED: Shrimp Tempura Roll — pieces inside out roll with Kampyo for $16 ADDED: Vegetable Roll — Cucumber, Asparagus, Carrots, Gari Ginger, and Avocado for $12 ADDED: Unagi Avocado Roll — Barbequed Eel with Avocado, Nori, topped with Eel Sauce for $16 Rice The Entrees section of the menu has been removed, including Filet Mignon, Julienne Steak, Ebi, Tori, Hotate, Asakusa, Nihonbashi, Ueno, Yasai, and Salmon. A Donburi and Noodle section has been added to the menu, too. Here’s what’s been added: ADDED: Unagi Don — Barbequed Eel over Rice with Green Onion and Eel Sauce for $28 ADDED: Salmon Ikura Don — Sushi-grade Salmon Ikura over Rice for $25 ADDED: Yaki Udon — Japanese Stir-Fry Udon Noodles, Beef, and Vegetables in a Sweet Tangy Sauce for $30 ADDED: Kamo Udon — Succulent Duck Breast with Udon Noodles, seasoned Shiitake Mushrooms, Soy Broth with a hint of Yuzu for $28 Julienne Steak A Yakimono section has been added to the menu, with the following: ADDED: Grilled Chicken Breast — Grilled Chicken topped with our House-made Teriyaki Sauce for $28 ADDED: Grilled Salmon — Grilled Salmon filet served with Sweet Yuzu Miso for $32 ADDED: Sirloin Steak — Hand-cut Sirloin with grated Daikon, crispy Garlic Chips, and a light Soy Sauce for $36 A section specifically for Tempura was also added: ADDED: Assorted Tempura (Shrimp, Assorted Vegetables) — 3pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Bell Peppers for $17 ADDED: Tempura/Sushi Roll Combo (Shrimp, Vegetable Tempura, and California Roll) — 3pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Bell Peppers for $25 Teppan Edo The Sides part of the menu has also been removed, including Wagyu Strip, Hotate, Mixed Mushrooms, Ebi, and Lobster Tail. The Kid’s Menu has now been revamped. Here are the options: ADDED: California Roll — Krab Meat, Avocado, Cucumber, Smelt Roe, and Mayonnaise. Served with French Fries and Ice Cream or Fresh Fruit for $16 ADDED: Shrimp Tempura — 2pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Pepper. Served with French Fries and Ice Cream or Fresh Fruit for $18 Click Here For Our Most Recent Teppan Edo Review Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside River Roost Lounge The Charcuterie Board at River Roost Lounge has replaced the Marinated Mushrooms with Marinated Olives. Don’t miss Yehaa Bob at River Roost Lounge! However, everything else on the board remains the same (Selection of Cured Meats and Cheeses with Pickled Vegetables, Candied Cajun Pecans, Marinated Olives, and Grilled Pita Bread Wedges), as does the price for $18. Read Our Most River Roost Lounge Review Disney Springs Enzo’s Hideaway and Tunnel Bar Some menu changes have happened on the lunch menu at Enzo’s Hideaway. Here’s what’s changed under Appetizers: Calamari decreased from $19 to $16 Polpettine decreased from $16 to $14 However, Cured Meat & Artisan Cheeses (for two people) has been moved to the Dolce Vita part of the menu and includes Prosciutto cured 24 Months, Salame Piccante, Finocchiona, Aged 24-Month Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Fontina Val d’Aosto, Olives, Grissini (bread sticks) for $17 for lunch and $36 per dinner. Polpettine On the dinner menu, the Piccoli Piatti part of the menu had the following changes: Caesar Salad decreased from $16 to $14 Misticanza Salad decreased from $15 to $12 Burrata Caprese increased from $16 to $18 Read Our Most Recent Review of Enzo’s New Items! Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante There have been a few changes to the Cocktails at Maria & Enzo’s: ADDED: Italian Margherita — Lazzaroni Amaretto, Cointreau, Espolon Tequila, Sweet and Sour, Smoked Salt for $15 Maria & Enzo’s ADDED: Italian Old Fashioned — Knob Creek Rye, Orangecello, Sweet Vermouth, and a splash of soda for $16 Sicilian Mule increased from $14 to $16 Read Our Most Recent Review! If you want to make sure that your favorite dishes are still being served at Disney World restaurants, be sure to check the menus before your trip — you can do this on the Disney World website or with the My Disney Experience app. We’ll also continue to post menu changes and updates every week! Be sure to also read up on how to make advance dining reservations before your trip, too! It’s also a good idea to know how to modify those reservations easily! 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 your favorite Disney World restaurants had any major changes recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Prices Are Increasing AND Decreasing at Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort may be smaller than Disney World, but we have TONS of news from the west coast! Sleeping Beauty Castle We tried a breakfast corn dog and a cupcake inspired by a castle, and you wouldn’t BELIEVE the amount of Haunted Mansion items we’ve found! See it all right here. Disney California Adventure Food Updates Corn Dog Castle We visited Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure to give the new Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog a try. A corn dog? For breakfast?? This corn dog comes topped with powdered sugar and raspberry jelly with your choice of a Cutie orange or a small bag of chips for $9.29. Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog Although we loved the raspberry jelly, the sausage inside was small, and the placement of the egg was a little strange. But it could make a good breakfast on the go! Here’s our full review of the Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog! Trolley Treats We headed over to Trolley Treats and discovered a new snack. It’s a Blueberry Hand Pie, which looks suspiciously a lot like a lunch box tart? Regardless of how it looks, though, it was DELICIOUS! Looks JUST like a Pop-Tart! It’s available now for $5.49. Read Our Full Review! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Food Updates We also got to try a sweet treat! The Sleeping Beauty Castle Cupcake was located at GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort. This Funfetti cupcake came with vanilla pink and blue Frosting and a white chocolate castle on top for $8. Sleeping Beauty Castle Cupcake Although this wasn’t one of those Disney cupcakes with super unique flavors, we loved it! We found it to be fresh and sweet, and it was also really pretty. Plus we really liked the design! Get this cupcake if you like classic flavors. Click here to read our review of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Cupcake! Disneyland Construction Updates The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Disneyland Park finally reopened! It had been closed for quite some time and people were excited to ride it once again. On this ride, you get to board a submarine for a short underwater trip around the lagoon. Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage is open again! We noticed new paint and some freshening up on the underwater sets, and everything looked vibrant! Under the sea! You can find this ride in the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland Park. Come underwater with us on Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage here! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium Put your hair up with Princess Scrunchies for $16.99. Floral scrunchies Dale’s Shirt is now a Bag Charm. Rescue Rangers time! There’s a Kermit Bag Charm, too! Kermit? The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Tiki Room Ears are here for $34.99. In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room…. New Cuddleez Plushes are available, including Olaf… He likes warm hugs …Pua… Moana’s buddy! …Jack Skellington… The Pumpkin King! …and Sally! Sweet Sally Each plush is $39.99. Is a Disney World Trip More Expensive Than a Disneyland Trip? Find Out Here! China Closet Stay hydrated with a Grogu Tumbler. Baby Yoda says to drink more water The tumbler is $22.99. See How Blue Milk Just Stepped Up Its Game in Disneyland 20th Century Music We found a a Mickey Birthday Pin… Happy Birthday from Mickey! …a Mickey Heart Patch for $9.99… Mickey has our heart! …a Stitch Patch for $9.99… Stitch being cute …and a Lion King Patch! It’s the CIRCLE OF LIIIIFFFEEE… The Lion King Patch is also $9.99. Here’s A Word of WARNING Before You Plan Your 2028 Disneyland Trip Disney Showcase This pretty Floral Cropped Blouse is available for $69.99… So pretty …along with this Princess Bow Headband for $19.99… A headband fit for a princess …a Floral Skirt for $49.99… Flowy skirt …and an Enchanted Rose Blouse. Belle would wear this! The blouse is $54.99. Here’s The END DATE Announced for Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever Fireworks Port Royal You can now get a Tommy Bahama Haunted Mansion Button-Up Shirt. Haunted Mansion! This shirt is $150. Here Are The Over 10 NEW Treats Are Coming to Disneyland Soon! Pieces of Eight Celebrate the life of your favorite group of pirates with a Pirates of the Caribbean 1967 Tee for $36.99… Yo ho, Yo ho! …or a Pirates of the Caribbean 1967 Windbreaker. A pirate’s life for me The windbreaker is $54.99. Here’s When Haunted Mansion Will CLOSE Temporarily in Disneyland Pooh Corner How sweet is are these new onesies? There’s a Pooh Onesie… Awww! …and an Eeyore Onesie. Eeyore is always a mood These onesies are $19.99 each. Here’s Disneyland’s Monsters, Inc. Ride Is Closing for Refurbishment it’s a small world Toy Shop We don’t talk about this Bruno Hooded Spirit Jersey. Rats along his back The spirit jersey is $79.99. Here’s How Fast Tickets for Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash Sold Out Star Trader Grogu is representing at Star Trader. We found a Grogu Mug for $14.99… Good morning, Baby Yoda ..and a Small Grogu Water Bottle! Show me the baby! The water bottle is $12.99. Disneyland Teases NEW Oogie Boogie Bash Villains — Watch A Video Here! Little Green Men Store Command You can now get a Star Command Pet Jacket. Is your pet in Star Command? Grab it now for $34.99. Here’s When ‘Lightyear’ Will Arrive on Disney+ Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Five & Dime You can find the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Tiki Room Key here for $29.99. Tiki Room Key! We found this Let’s Shine Cinderella Keychain. Cinderella Keychain A TON of Haunted Mansion merchandise arrived! We saw this Is This Room Actually Stretching Shirt for $36.99… Stretching Room Tee …this Call in the Spirits Long Sleeve Polo for $54.99… Long Sleeve Shirt …these Haunted Mansion Shorts for $39.99… Shorts …this Madame Leota Hat for $29.99… Baseball Cap …a Kiss the Bride Backpack for $39.99… Backpack …a Call in the Spirits Notebook for $29.99… Notebook …Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Sweatpants for $49.99… Sweatpants …a Hitchhiking Ghosts Tank Top for $36.99… Tank top …this “A Ghost Will Follow You Home” Hoodie for $64.99… Hoodie …a Stretching Room Portrait Bag for $39.99… Stretching Room Purse …and finally, Constance Bride Minnie Ears for $29.99. Bride Ears If you thought we were done with Haunted Mansion, you’re wrong! There’s even more. You can take a look at these Haunted Mansion items (and more) available online right here! Elias and Co. We found a cool new Marvel Hoodie For Kids for $44.99… Hooded Sweatshirt for Kids …and a new Marvel Kid’s Shirt for $29.99. Tee for kids Does your nuiMOs need a nuiMOs Loungefly Mickey Balloon Backpack? It’s $21.99. A Loungefly for your nuiMOs This Shirt says it all: “More Mickey, More Magic!” Grab it for $36.99. Agreed! We also found even MORE scrunchies, including Minnie Scrunchies… Minnie! …and Mickey Scrunchies. These are $14.99 each. Mickey We found Toddler Mickey Crocs for $44.99. Toddler Mickey Crocs There was a “Choose Your Path” Baby Yoda Shirt for $39.99. “Choose Your Path” Shirt Disney Princesses got some new dresses, including this Belle Dress for $79.99… Belle Dress …and this Jasmine Dress for $79.99. Jasmine Dress There were also a few new Aladdin-inspired items, including this Rajah Notebook for $24.99… Rajah Notebook …this Aladdin Purse for $98… Jasmine Purse …an Aladdin Hat for $29.99… Aladdin Hat …and this Aladdin Headband for $29.99. Aladdin Headband Let’s check out the next store! Check out the new Disney collectibles that might cost more than your hotel stay! Elysian Arcade Okay, let’s talk about pins because we found a bunch of new ones! There’s a Steamboat Willie Pin… Steamboat Willie …a Mickey Silly Symphony Pin… Conductor Mickey! …a Mickey with Sword Pin… Mickey wielding a sword! …a Dapper Mickey Pin… Looking sharp, Mickey! …an Alice Stuck In A House Pin… Alice is stuck! …a White Rabbit Pin… He’s late for a very important date! …a March Hare and Mad Hatter Pin… Care for a cup of tea? …and a Walrus and Carpenter Pin! Two super rare characters! Elysian Arcade had a number of new Princess Tiana kitchen items, like these Tiana Salt and Pepper Shakers for $9.99… Tiana Salt and Pepper Shakers …Tiana Measuring Cups for $29.99… Tiana Measuring Cups …a Tiana Serving Plate for $39.99… Tiana Serving Plate …and a Tiana Oven Mitt Set for $21.99. Tiana Oven Mitt There was also a Jasmine Canvas Print for $29.99. Jasmine Canvas Print Dog owners can get these Change Your World Dog Bowls for $19.99 each. Choose Your World Dog Bowl And a Haunted Mansion Dog Toy was available. Pet Toy Get it for $19.99. Here’s the PERFECT excuse to buy that Disney merch you’ve been waiting on… Off the Page You can grab a new Poster Calendar for $26.99. We see Marie! We also found a Jasmine Phone Case for $35.99. Jasmine Phone Case This OtterBox phone case is compatible with the iPhone 13. Here are 9 Disney back-to-school items you can snag at Target now! Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff This Bolt Plush needs a home to go to! It’s Bolt! The plush is $29.99. See The Return Of The Disneyland All-American College Band Collector’s Warehouse How about some stuff for your desk! There’s an Avengers Mouse Pad for $16.99… It’s a mouse pad! …a Marvel Desk Organizer for $34.99… Organize your desk! …and an Avengers Pen With Holder! A pen fit for a superhero The pen with holder is $24.99. TWO Holiday Fireworks Shows Are Coming BACK to Disneyland Resort! Learn More Here! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Your nuiMOs can now have its own Skateboard for $12.99, along with… A skateboard for your nuiMOs …a Beanie Outfit for $12.99… Cool beanie! …an Outfit with a Donald Sweater for $12.99… It’s a little Donald sweater! …and an Outfit full of Disney Characters for $12.99. Look at that Stitch bucket hat! We also found a Haunted Mansion Flannel Shirt for $44.99… Repping the Haunted Mansion …a Mickey Rainbow Cat Scratching Board for $39.99… For your kitty! …a Haunted Mansion Long Sleeve Shirt for $64.99… SO much Haunted Mansion stuff! …a Mighty Thor Shirt for $36.99… Jane Foster …a Marble Minnie Mouse Phone Case for $34.99… Cool new case …a Toy Story 4 Mystery Pin Collection for $17.99… What pin will you get? …an Overshadowing Villains Mystery Pin Collection for $17.99… VILLAINS! …a Haunted Mansion “Not a Mourning Person” Mug for $19.99… Punny mug …an Andy’s Boot with Fake Plant for $24.99… There’s a plant in my boot! …a Pooh Spoon Rest for $14.99… Pooh! …a Pooh Lazy Susan for $44.99… Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, too! …a Rainbow Mickey and Minnie Tote Bag for $39.99… Need a new tote? …a Pooh Planter Set for $34.99… Planter set …a Mickey “Oh, Boy” Mug for $14.99… Oh, boy! …and Adult Mickey Crocs for $59.99. Adult Mickey Crocs There was also a Marvel What If... Captain Carter Shield for $14.99. Marvel What If…Shield This Avengers Backpack was available for $39.99. Avengers Backpack Pin collectors might be into this set of Pizza Planet Pins for $17.99… Pizza Planet Pins …or this set of unhappy Sidekick Pins. Sidekick Pins If you’re looking for a new water bottle, you could get this Chip ‘n’ Dale Ice Cream Bottle for $19.99… Chip ‘n’ Dale Bottle …this Mickey-topped Bottle for $29.99… Mickey Bottle …this Minnie-topped Bottle for $29.99… Minnie Bottle …a Mickey Tumbler for $24.99… Mickey Tumbler …and, finally, an Enchanted Tiki Room Tumbler for $22.99. Tiki Room Tumbler These bottles would be great to refill on a hot Disney day! The most popular water bottles on Amazon for HOT Disney World days! The Dress Shop Need a designer keychain? You can get a Small Coach Mickey Plush Keychain for $165. Mini Coach Mickey Plush This Haunted Mansion “You May Now Kiss The Bride” Hooded Shirt is available for $39.99… Shirt …as was this Haunted Mansion Flannel for $44.99. Flannel A new Disney Dooney & Bourke collection was released, including this Mini Backpack for $268… Backpack …this Satchel for $268… Satchel …and this Tote Bag for $298. Tote Bag These bags are also available online! Check out the Disney Princess Dooney & Bourke collection here! Home Store The Home Store had a Buzz Lightyear Ornament (with Sox!) for $26.99. Lightyear Ornament Only a few more stops to go! Check out these 15 new ornaments released by Disney online! Wonderground How about a Haunted Mansion Doorknocker Magnet? It’s the doorknocker! You can also grab a fun Haunted Mansion Postcards for $5.99. Postcard A Haunted Mansion Pillow arrived at Wonderground for $34.99. Haunted Mansion Pillow This pillow has already sold out online but there are plenty of other Haunted Mansion items to shop for! This might be the BEST Haunted Mansion merchandise ever. Pin Stand And finally, at the Pin Stand, we found a Mickey Bar Pin for $17.99… Mickey Bar Pin …and a Lightyear Pin too. Lightyear Pin We love seeing Buzz and his friends everywhere! Disneyland Hotel Merchandise Updates Fantasia Kids can show off their princess style with this Princess Dress for $44.99… Princess dress! …and this Kid’s Princess Brave Hooded Sweatshirt! Be brave The sweatshirt is $39.99. NEW Pool Parties Announced for Disneyland Hotels — Get Details Here! Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Merchandise Updates Mickey In Paradise Stitch is all OVER the merchandise in Paradise Pier! There’s a Stitch Ice Cube Tray for $12.99… Make Sttich ice cubes! …Stitch earrings for $19.99… Put Stitch on your ears! …a Set of Stitch Bracelets for $19.99… Cute Stitch Bracelets …and a Stitch Ohana Bracelet for $24.99. Ohana means family. Relive your childhood with The Disney Afternoon Tumbler. Now THAT’S a throwback! The tumbler is $24.99. Here’s How You Could Get Priority Access to Disneyland Dining Reservations Do you plan on visiting Disneyland? Find out why you should NOT book a Disney-owned hotel (hint: there are SO many hotel options in the area!). Want to know what to expect when visiting Disneyland? Make sure you familiarize yourself with the Disneyland app and understand that Disneyland guests are a LOT different from Disney World guests! It’s a whole different vibe! And that’s all the news straight from Disneyland! Keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! Is a Disney World trip more expensive than a trip to Disneyland? Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Between the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party coming up soon, and the continued 50th Anniversary Celebrations — now is an excellent time to plan a visit to Disney World! 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle But, things are constantly changing around the parks and beyond and it’s important to stay in the know when it comes to current construction projects happening in Disney World. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the biggest Disney World construction updates from this week so you’re prepared on your next visit! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run Construction continues on the Walt Disney World Railroad train tunnel being built over at TRON: Lightcycle Run. More concrete walls are being installed on either side of what will eventually be the railroad tracks. TRON construction You can check out the train tunnel and wall from the other side in the photo below. It also looks like crews are working on building more concrete structures, but we’re not totally sure what those will end up being! TRON progress We’re keeping an eye out for the latest TRON news and updates — like when it might actually open — so stay tuned for more! Check Out the Latest TRON Update Here EPCOT Mitsukoshi The pick-a-pearl area at Mitsukoshi in the Japan pavilion has been closed of for a bit now, and it’s completely blocked off by black tarps. The pick-a-pearl station is still closed. Disney hasn’t shared any plans for this area or what might be happening behind the scenes, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Land Pavilion Don’t get stuck in the Land Pavilion in EPCOT! The escalator is closed, so for now you’ll have to use the elevator or stairs. You’ll have to take the elevator or stairs! Luckily, there’s plenty to do in the Land Pavilion should you find yourself in there — check out Soarin’ Around the World or Living with the Land! Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana The (rather large) Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction is coming together piece by piece — literally. Crews have been working on installing all of the rock formations that will be home to the “immersive water-based attraction.” Construction Slowly but surely, things are starting to take shape. We can’t wait for this attraction to open — so be sure to stay tuned for even more updates! See the Latest Journey of Water Construction Update Here Disney Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort There’s almost no trace of what once was the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show building at the Polynesian Resort. We’ve been watching crews demolish the structure and smooth all that dirt over for a few weeks. Disney is preparing to start construction on the Polynesian Village expansion which will include new rooms, restaurants, and merchandise locations too! Polynesian Village construction Thinking about planning a Disney World vacation? We don’t blame you! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning later this year and promises fun and fright. Not only that, but guests can celebrate the holiday season at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays too! Don’t forget to book your park pass reservations before heading to Disney World — click here to read more! 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 was different about your last Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 5 Disney World Construction Updates You Need to See first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A very special Disney tour is finally returning! It’s back! Disney offers many types of VIP tours throughout their parks. Some of them returned in late 2021 and others returned earlier this year. And now, another popular tour is finally returning — The Walt Disney Studios Official Tour! D23 has just announced that their wildly popular Walt Disney Studios Official Tour is finally returning from August 11th,2022 through November 5th, 2022 for D23 Gold and General members. ©D23 The tour will cost $99 on weekdays and $109 on weekends for Gold members and $149 on weekdays and $159 on weekends for General members. Tickets will go on sale on August 2nd at 10AM PST (1PM EST). ©Disney The tour lasts 2.5 hours and guests will be able to see sights such as Walt Disney’s office suite, Legends Plaza, and the Walt Disney Archives. On weekends, a Disney Archivist will join the tour to offer additional commentary. ©Disney All guests will be required to wear masks during the tour and must show proof of full vaccination, have a negative PCR test within 48 hours of the tour, or have a negative rapid test (no at-home tests allowed) within 24 hours of the tour. Face mask Find out more about the tour and grab your tickets on the D23 website. While you’re in California, be sure to stop by Disneyland and see what’s up! You can check out the new snacks and desserts we’ve seen recently, and ride Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage which has FINALLY reopened! As always, check back with DFB for all the latest Disney news. Is a Disney World trip more expensive than a Disneyland trip? We did the math! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on the tour? Which part would you look forward to the most? Let us know below! The post DATE Announced For Return of the Exclusive Walt Disney Studios Lot Tour! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

GAWRSH! One of our favorite Disney Dads is about to receive the spotlight. Goofy Thanks to various treats, merchandise, and Disney+ shows, we’ve seen some underappreciated (in our humble opinion) characters get some well-deserved attention. And now, thanks to Harveys, we’re about to get an entire collection that’s inspired by one of the goofiest characters ever. Yes — GOOFY! Harveys took to Instagram to share the exciting news about their new Disney Goofy collection! Take a look: On August 5th at 8AM PDT, you can find this collection online on the Harveys website! All items are limited to one per family or household. For in-store pickup, choose the “curbside pickup” option at checkout. And if you choose in-store pickup, you’ll want to head over to their Santa Ana shop on August 6th from 8AM-10AM PDT, as they’ll be hosting a party during those hours. You’ll be able to take a photo, grab coffee, and meet the Harveys. ©Harveys So far, it looks like the collection will include bags… ©Harveys …more bags… ©Harveys …and even hair accessories! ©Harveys So be sure to set an alarm for the collection’s release on August 5th! And if you’re looking for other fun collections, check out the Dooney & Bourke collection inspired by the Disney Princesses! Or, check out the latest doll in the Disney Designer Collection doll series! Adorable! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out When You Can Expect To See More Characters in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What character would you like the next Disney Harveys collection to be based on? Let us know in the comments! The post GAWRSH! Set Your Alarms NOW For The Release Of A New Disney Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As much as we love classic Disney World eats (like pineapple DOLE Whip!), we also love trying new things! Classic DOLE Whip July was a BUSY month in Disney World, from the return of Flavors of Florida and the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival to new July flavors and some interesting menu additions. There were some BIG hits and some eats that missed the mark, so let’s go over the BEST and the WORST of July! The Five Best Garage Burgers — D-Luxe Burger As part of the Flavors of Florida event in Disney Springs, D-Luxe Burger released two burgers and one milkshake in Disney Springs and all three were SO good! The Orange Garage Burger was $12.49 for a burger served with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, lettuce, and served with an orange and onion marmalade. It was very unique and the sweet marmalade with the spicy cheese was absolute perfection. Orange Garage Burger The Lime Garage Burger is also $12.49 for a deluxe patty topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, and a fried green tomato, served with avocado, lime, and jalapeño spread. It was HUGE and we loved the flavors of lime, avocado, and jalapeño. Lime Garage Burger Even the Orange Bird Milkshake (for $7.50) was refreshing and creamy and made for orange creamsicle fans. These limited-time menu offerings will last until August 14th, so don’t wait too long this month to give them a try! Read our reviews of the Garage Burgers here! Best of the Fest – 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival debuted on July 14th and you know what that means — TONS of new and returning festival eats! Every EPCOT festival we compile a list of the BEST of the fest and this year a few new contenders made the list. We’ll start with the Impossible Meatballs from Earth Eats, which are served with herbed polenta, rustic puttanesca sauce, and basil pesto for $5.75. We loved the big flavors in this dish and even our reporter who eats meat was impressed with this dish! Impossible Meatball The Mini Pina Colada Funnel Cake from the Funnel Cake Stand was both tasty and refreshing (perfect for a hot day), and it came with piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry, and coconut-rum sauce for $9.50. We wish it could be around all year! Mini Pina Colada Funnel Cake And the Adobo Yuca Fries from The Fry Basket were our favorite thing to try at this new booth! Essentially, they were serving Texas toast garlic bread flavor — except, you know, as fries. They came topped with garlic-cilantro aïoli that added a delicious tangy flavor. Grab this dish for $5.50! Adobe Yucca Fries There are several other dishes we absolutely loved at the Food & Wine Festival so don’t forget to take a look at our favorites here. It may help you narrow down your list of must-eats! Check out our FULL list of the Best of the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival here! Sea Salt and Caramel Ribbons Ice Cream with Cloud of Cocoa Perfume — Salt & Straw Salt & Straw offers new flavors every month in Disney Springs and July was no exception — in fact, they served perfume for your ice cream! We tried the Sea Salt and Caramel Ribbons with Cloud of Cocoa Perfume for $6.95 and the combo of flavors was a totally new experience for us. Perfume for our…ice cream? You could choose from one of three perfume scents but we were really happy with how the caramel ice cream mixed with the chocolate scent (in fact, a Cast Member recommended that we smell the ice cream while eating). Getting a perfume topping was complimentary in July, but who knows — maybe there will be more scents in the future! Read our review of ice cream perfume here! Coppa Amarena — Gelateria Toscana The frozen treat Coppa Amarena from Gelateria Toscana in EPCOT was a BIG hit for us! It was made with vanilla gelato, Amarena cherries, Amaretto cookies, whipped cream, and shaved chocolate for $11.75. This dessert was GIANT (so it’s easily shareable) and the vanilla and cherry flavors mixed beautifully. Note that the cherries tasted real (not artificial) and we got a cherry flavor in every bite. Coppa Amarena Even the cookies were good — they were fluffy and crunchy — and ultimately we loved the variety of textures and flavors. If this sounds good to you, we recommend giving it a try! Read our review of Coppa Amarena here! Alien Freeze — Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies The Alien Freeze from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Magic Kingdom was both adorable AND tasty, made with blue raspberry slush, DOLE Whip lime, and sugar eyes. As the Toy Story aliens would say, “ooooOOOOooo.” Alien Freeze The lime DOLE Whip was tart but not sour and the blue raspberry slush balanced out the lime with a sweet flavor that reminded us of blue cotton candy. The only thing we didn’t like was the sugar eyes, but they were easy to remove without eating them. Click here for our review of the Alien Freeze! The Five Worst Blood Orange Éclair — Amorette’s Patisserie We’re moving on to the five worst things we tried in July but keep in mind that even if we didn’t like it, it doesn’t mean you wouldn’t like it! We’re starting with the Blood Orange Éclair from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, which pretty much just left us confused. This éclair was filled with triple blood orange mousse and topped with tangy citrus jam and candied blood orange for $7. Blood Orange Éclair We were disappointed to find that the filling didn’t have much citrus flavor, the jam wasn’t tangy, and the pastry got really soggy. It could have just been our batch that day but keep in mind that you might want to save your $7 for something else. It’s only around until August 14th for the Flavors of Florida event. Here’s our review of the Blood Orange Eclair! Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam — Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew was another Flavors of Florida menu addition, and it was…strange. The drink itself was refreshing, with a strong orange flavor and a nice hint of lemon. But the sweet cream foam? Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam The foam on top of the drink just didn’t work for us. It sat on top of the drink and had to be mixed in, but it didn’t blend very well, and it didn’t really work with the lemon and orange flavors either. If you like the idea of this drink, we recommend not mixing in the cream! You can order it for $6.50. Check out our review of the Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam! Thailicious Donut — Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The Thailicious Donut was a new menu addition at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, and it was something all right. This glazed donut was topped with black sesame icing topped with charred pineapple, spicy chili lime garlic peanut butter topping, sweet chili sauce, micro cilantro, and sesame seeds, and we weren’t a fan. All of the combined flavors (which are delicious on their own!) just didn’t work for us on top of a donut. Thailicious Donut We did like the black sesame icing but the other toppings didn’t seem to work on a donut. If it was just the black sesame icing and sesame seeds we think it would be a better donut, but the addition of the chili lime garlic topping was too heavy. You can try it for $6.50! Click here for our full review of the Thailicious Donut! Dandan Noodles — China Booth We’re heading back to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival to talk about the Dandan Noodles from the China Booth, which were a new dish this year. We were hopeful but it didn’t really deliver for us. We thought the meat had a strange grainy texture and the noodles were very spicy (especially for a hot Florida day). Dandan Noodles It might be better on a cooler day, and you can try it for $8.25. If you’re still in the mood for a dish from the China Booth, we recommend trying the Mongolian Beef Bao Bun as an alternative! Here’s our review of the Dandan Noodles! Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero — Salt & Straw And finally, while one Salt & Straw flavor made our list of best July foods, another made it to the list of worst. The Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero from Salt & Straw was already an interesting concept but you REALLY have to like goat cheese to love it. Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero The goat cheese was definitely the dominant flavor and we didn’t think it mixed well with the berry flavor. In another odd twist, we got a spicy kick at the back of our throat that wasn’t totally pleasant. You can get a single scoop for $6.95 or a double scoop for $9.50! Click here for our review of the Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero! And that’s our list! What do you think? Remember that something we don’t like could still totally be your jam — and sometimes we just happen to visit on a day when a food batch wasn’t working, which means it could be better during your visit. Keep following DFB for more Disney World food news! 6 things that will be different in Disney World in August! 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 tried any of these dishes in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best and Worst Things We Ate in Disney World in July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The cruise line industry has certainly been put through the wringer since the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay Carriers have had to completely transform their operating procedures to follow international health and safety guidelines, including requiring passengers to be vaccinated, test negative for the virus before boarding, or both. With a few major cruise lines out there, you might be wondering which one has COVID policies that work for you. We’ve done the heavy lifting and are bringing you an overview of the COVID-19 policies for each major cruise line! When it comes to choosing which cruise line you’re going to sail with, there are even more factors to consider these days than what we’ve seen in the past. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have ended their COVID-19 cruise monitoring program, effectively eliminating any sort of vaccination or testing requirement. It’s up to each cruise line to make that call, so we’re sharing an overview of each major cruise line’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies. Castaway Cay Disney Cruise Line Let’s start with the Disney Cruise Line since it’s the one we have recent personal experience with! We were on the first sailing of Disney’s newest ship — the Wish — and got to go through the COVID-19 testing process ourselves. The current Disney Cruise Line COVID-19 policy states that all vaccine-eligible guests (ages 5 and older) must be fully vaccinated before boarding a Disney cruise ship, and all guests (regardless of vaccination status) must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test at the cruise terminal. Disney Wish boarding process You can take a test at home before heading to the terminal, but Disney also has a testing site there as well. Either way, you’ll have to pay for the test. If you choose to test at home, once you have your negative COVID-19 test result, you must upload it to your Safe Passage account by midnight before embarkation day. Boarding the Disney Wish Safe Passage is a website where guests can upload proof of vaccination, and all guests who are vaccine eligible will have to upload their results. Click Here to Read Everything You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line COVID Testing Procedures Carnival If you’re thinking about heading out on a Carnival Cruise, there are some health and safety guidelines you’ll still have to follow in order to set sail. Vaccinated guests are not required to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding on cruises that re five days or less. It will still require pre-cruise testing for sailings that are longer than six nights, but this can be done within three days of departure. ©Carnival Carnival is no longer providing any testing at the terminal for unvaccinated guests, and all of those unvaccinated guests ages 2 and older must provide proof of a negative result for either a lab-administered or supervised self-administered antigen COVID test within three days of boarding. ©Carnival Additionally, guests must present an original vaccination record issued by the country’s health authority (i.e., U.S. CDC’s Vaccination Record Card). A digital COVID-19 Certificate, a record of COVID-19 vaccination from a healthcare provider, and a personal electronic health record or government Immunization Information System record are also acceptable. They must be the original documents though, as copies will not be accepted. Royal Caribbean For any Royal Caribbean cruise, you might have in your future, you should note that all Royal Caribbean guests age 12 and older must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose administered at least 14 days before sailing. Kids ages 11 and under do not need to be vaccinated to cruise. ©Royal Caribbean But, Royal Caribbean has just updated its policy and will no longer require vaccinated guests to be tested for COVID-19 before boarding cruises that are less than 6 nights. The cruise line will still require tests for unvaccinated guests on all voyages, and for vaccinated guests on voyages 6 nights or longer. This policy will go into effect beginning August 8th, 2022. Click Here to Read More About the Royal Caribbean Policy Update Norwegian Norwegian Cruise Line is still requiring that all guests age twelve and over must be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to departure in order to board. According to the cruise line, it is the responsibility of the guest to be aware of any local protocols and/or travel restrictions in place at the visiting destinations at the time of sailing. ©Norwegian Cruise Lines Additionally, all vaccinated guests ages 12 and older, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within 2 days of the embarkation date for cruises originating in a U.S. or Canadian port and within 3 days of the embarkation date for cruises originating from any other ports. ©Norwegian Cruise Lines It’s also important to note that individuals that test positive within 90 days of their scheduled embarkation date are exempted from the pre-arrival testing, but will need to provide a COVID-19 Recovery document from a licensed healthcare provider. Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages was the first major cruise line to remove its COVID-19 testing requirements following the CDC’s termination of the cruise program. It was announced that Virgin Voyages would be removing the requirement that passengers submit a COVID-19 test before boarding. ©Virgin Voyages It’s important to note, though, that Virgin requires 90% of sailors on their cruises to be fully vaccinated, though there are a limited number of spots reserved for unvaccinated guests. Unlike Royal Caribbean’s new policy, Virgin Voyages will not require unvaccinated guests to take a COVID-19 test before boarding. Click Here to Learn More About the Virgin Voyages Policy Update Keep in mind that this information is subject to change, and chances are checking your respective cruise line’s website will have the most accurate and up-to-date information. We’re always looking out for the latest travel news that could impact your plans, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Mickey and Minnie at Pirate Night on the Disney Wish! Thinking about booking a Disney cruise? The itineraries have been announced for 2023, and you can read more about that here. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live on a cruise ship for six months, we’ve got all that info for you right here too! Click here to read the latest CDC cruise update, and check out everything you need to know about the Disney Wish here! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been on a cruise since the pandemic started? Let us know in the comments! The post A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know you can get a haircut in Magic Kingdom? Harmony Barber Shop Harmony Barber Shop is a barber shop on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom! It closed back in 2020 with the rest of the park, and while we’ve seen a lot of experiences return to Disney World like Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dining, character dining, and traditional character meet and greets, this Magic Kingdom staple has stayed closed until now! The Harmony Barber Shop is back open for business! If you’ve ever needed a haircut in the middle of the day at Magic Kingdom (hey, you never know what’s gonna happen!) then stop by to get a quick trim. It’s open! Harmony Barber Shop also offers a special “My First Haircut” Experience for infants getting their hair cut for the first time! On top of the haircut, you will get commemorative Mickey ears, a keepsake lock of hair, and an official milestone certificate. There’s also a little bit of added magic and pixie dust (AKA glitter for your hair) for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Disney World. Looks like someone is getting a first haircut! Haircuts are available for all ages, pixie dust and all! If you want to get your hair cut in Magic Kingdom, they do take walk-ins, but you’re probably better off getting a reservation through the My Disney Experience app before your trip. An adult haircut starts at $21, a kid’s haircut starts at $20, a beard trim starts at $8, and the “My First Haircut” Experience starts at $28. These prices have slightly increased since the barber shop closed in 2020. Ready to cut some hair! Looking for other unique experiences in Disney World? The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be reopening soon to give kids a royal makeover! If you’re looking for other newly returning things to do in Magic Kingdom, the Merida meet and greet is back to “normal”. We’ve also been keeping an eye on the TRON coaster construction and we’ll keep updating you on the Walt Disney World Railroad! Click here to see the Grand Reopening of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! 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 gotten a haircut in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Take a Look at the Reopened Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thinking about planning a summer trip to Disney World? EPCOT We don’t blame you! Between the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, continued 50th Anniversary Celebrations, and even the debut of MagicBand+ in the parks, now is an exciting time to head out on your vacation. But, Disney World can be expensive, and if you want to avoid paying full price on your trip stay tuned because we’re sharing all the ways to save on your Disney World trip in August! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers Did you know that members of the United States Military can save on park tickets AND on their Disney Resort hotel stays? Astro Orbiter This deal is for active or retired members of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket). Spouses of Military Service Members can also qualify for this deal upon presentation of a valid and active military I.D.. Dinosaur Here’s the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax Pirates of the Caribbean And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax Slinky Dog Dash Tickets must be purchased now through December 16th, 2022 for trips beginning now through December 16th, 2022. And, U.S. Military Members can purchase Disney’s PhotoPass Memory Maker for the discounted price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! Normally, this service costs $169 when purchased in advance — this way you can download your photos for less. Click Here to Learn More About the Military Ticket Offer Here Specially Priced Hotel Rates Need somewhere to rest your head after that long park day? Fear not, because military members also receive a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2022. This deal is available now through December 16th, 2022 for stays between 1 to 14 nights on most nights now through December 16th, 2022. Disney’s Contemporary Resort For additional details on resort availability, booking options, dates, and to have other questions answered call (407) 939-7830. Click Here for More Details on Military Hotel Savings Annual Passholder Discounts Ticket Offers If you’re trying an Annual Passholder trying to beat the heat in Disney World, you can get a special deal on 1-day tickets to Typhoon Lagoon! Typhoon Lagoon! The tickets are $49 plus tax, and the offer must be used before December 31st, 2022. Specially Priced Hotel Rates Annual Passholders can take advantage of the Stay in the Magic deal and get great rates at select Disney World hotels this summer! Disney’s Old Key West Resort On most nights from July 8th through September 8th, Passholders can stay in a standard room at any of the All-Star Resorts for $129 per night, plus deals on rates at even more hotels like the Contemporary and Port Orleans! Click Here to Learn More About This Deal Plus, Annual Passholders can save up to 30% off stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort this summer! Swan and Dolphin Resort To take advantage of this deal, you can either call the resort at 1-888-828-8850 and ask for the promotional code ANNUAL PASSHOLDER RATE or you can book online. If you book online, make sure Promotional Code QWH appears in the Corporate/Promo code box. You will have to show a valid/current Disney Annual Pass at check-in to receive the offer. The website says to act now, because the offer expires soon, but no specific date was given. Click Here to Read More About the Swan & Dolphin Deal Florida Resident Discounts Ticket Offers Florida Residents can take advantage of a special deal and save up to 40% on 4-day tickets and 30% on 3-day tickets when compared to the non-Florida Resident price! Enchanted Tiki Room If you’ve only got time for one day in the parks, Florida Residents can also save on 1-day Park Hopper tickets. Specially Priced Hotel Rates Florida Residents can take advantage of the Stay in the Magic deal and get discounted rates at select Disney World hotels for most nights from July 8th through September 8th, 2022! Riviera Resort You can in a standard room at any of the All-Star Resorts for $129 per night (before tax). But, there are a lot of other hotels where you can get great rates! Check them all out by clicking on the link below! Learn More About This Hotel Deal HERE Other Special Offers Disney+ Subscriber Hotel Rates Disney+ subscribers can save up to 25% on select Disney World hotels this summer on most nights from July 8th through September 30th, 2022! Let’s check out which hotels are part of this deal. Animal Kingdom Lodge Guests can save 25% 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 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge You can also save 20% 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 Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney+ subscribers will also save 15% at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pop Century Resort You can save 10% at: The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort There is a limited number of rooms available for this offer, and guests must provide proof of a Disney+ subscription. The Disney+ subscriber must also be staying in the room, and the offer must be booked online or through a travel agent. Click Here to Read More About the Disney+ Deal Don’t forget to check if you qualify for any of these discounts before booking your next Disney World vacation! And if you need some help getting started or making sure you’ve got the best deal, consider using a Disney Travel Agent like our friends at Small World Vacations. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click Here for Our FULL LIST of All Disney World Deals and Discounts Thinking about heading to Disney World this year? Check out everything you NEED to eat at the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival here, and you can see everything confirmed to return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party here! Don’t forget that park pass reservations are still required in Disney World, so make sure you book yours before your visit! 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 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Disney World Ticket and Hotel Deals first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The amount of new food in Disney World is pretty overwhelming…in the best way possible, of course. Nomad Lounge You can bite into something new virtually every single day, thanks to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival eats, Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida items, and summertime offerings. But right now, we’re stepping away from the more seasonal food to try some new menu additions over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We recently made our way over to Nomad Lounge (one of our favorite spots to grab an appetizer and drink and relax in the parks) to try out The Land Salad for $12 (or $22 with protein). Our salad had grilled chicken (we added protein), arugula, radishes, cucumber, baby grape tomatoes, eggplant, and a lemon and lime zest vinaigrette. This all sat on top of a tomato puree base with garlic, olive oil, cayenne, and paprika. And while these were the ingredients in our salad, the Cast Member told us that they do change slightly every couple of days, depending on what’s being provided from The Land Pavilion in EPCOT. (How cool?!) If this sounds familiar, it’s because Tiffins also has the same salad as an appetizer option! So it’s not really “new” new, but is newer to the Nomad offerings. If you don’t see it on the menu, be sure to ask a Cast Member about it. The Land Salad This was an incredibly light salad, which hit the spot for us, as it was a hot day. The chicken had a nice char on it, which added to the flavor of the salad. There wasn’t a ton of dressing, so without the tomato puree base, there wouldn’t have been a ton of flavor. But the tomato base really made this salad stand out in comparison to other Disney salads and it gave it a slight kick, which we loved! The salad did need to be tossed quite a bit to incorporate the tomato base though, so be sure to mix things up if you want to spread out that flavor into the rest of the salad. And the chicken was a little chewy, so just keep that in mind before ordering. Still, we think that if you’re looking for a light salad on a hot day that is not the same as the more traditional salads you’re used to eating around Disney (PLUS eat food from Living with the Land), this is a good choice. But if you’re a person who loves a lot of salad dressing or you don’t like tomato-based purees, you might want to skip (or ask for more/less of some of those ingredients). Look At That Close Up! But that’s not the only item we tried — we also had the Churros with Coffee Crème and Vanilla Crema! These are the normal churros we’re used to over here, except they replaced the Strawberry Dipping Sauce with the Coffee Crème! Churros and Dipping Sauces The churros were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside — exactly what you want from a churro. The Vanilla Crema was creamy and heavy but in a good way. And the Coffee Crème was also exactly what we were hoping for — packed with that coffee flavor. The sauces were perfectly sweet without being overpowering. Overall, if you love churros and coffee, this is a snack you should definitely add to your must-get list! But beware: that coffee flavor is strong. It essentially tastes like a hot cup of coffee that got cold (in terms of its potency) — a good thing for coffee fans, but not a good thing if you hate coffee! Sauces Overall, we enjoyed both of these options. However, if you’re looking for something different or potentially more filling, you may want to hop over to Satu’li Canteen to customize a bowl, or grab some barbecue options at Flame Tree Barbecue. Heading to EPCOT? You could try the Pepperoni Pizza Roll from Sunshine Seasons instead. Or, at the same location, try out the Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich! Seriously, this thing is huge. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Everything You NEED to Eat and Drink at the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try either of these items? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Menu CHANGES Hit Nomad Lounge in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been keeping up with all of the latest Disney World news? Cinderella Castle A lot has happened this week! MagicBand+ launched in Disney World with new features like the Fab 50 Quest where you find all of the 50th Anniversary statues and the Batuu Bounty Hunters scavenger hunt in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In food related news, the BoardWalk Bakery has officially closed and will be reopening as a brand new restaurant: the BoardWalk Deli. If you’re heading to the Disney World parks soon, we want to make sure that you have the most up-to-date information, so let’s take a look at next week’s park hours and Park Pass availability in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Hours Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM-11PM for the first few days next week, but beginning on Wednesday it is only open from 9AM-10PM for the rest of the week. ©Disney The park will have Extended Evening Hours for select Disney World hotel guests on Wednesday night from 10PM-12AM. ©Disney Now let’s take a look at EPCOT. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT’s park hours are the same every day next week. ©Disney The park will be open from 8:30AM-9PM every day. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours will take place on Monday, August 1st from 9PM-11PM. Now let’s take a look at the park hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios is open from 8:30AM to 9PM every day next week. ©Disney This park does not typically have extended evening hours. ©Disney Let’s take a look at what’s going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Park Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 8AM-8PM every day next week. ©Disney Animal Kingdom does not offer Extended Evening hours. ©Disney Now, it’s time to take a look at the Park Pass reservation situation for next week, starting with the Disney World annual passes! Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Incredi Pass holders can make reservations at any of the four Disney World theme parks next week. ©Disney These passes have no blockout dates. Let’s take a look at the Sorcerer Pass, next! Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability Guests who have the Sorcerer Pass can make park reservations at whichever park they want to next week. ©Disney The Sorcerer Pass does have limited blockout dates, but there are none next week. Now, let’s see about the Pirate Pass! Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Pirate Pass reservations are completely open for all four Disney World parks next week. ©Disney Heads up Pirate Pass holders: you have a few blockout dates coming up in the beginning of September. Time to take a look at the Pixie Dust Pass! Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Passes have the most blockout dates and are blocked out on the weekends, but every weekday next week is completely open! ©Disney Now let’s take a look at the availability for standard tickets. Theme Park Ticket Reservation Availability Theme park ticket holders can make reservations at every park but Magic Kingdom on Sunday, July 31st. ©Disney On Monday, all parks are available except for Magic Kingdom. On Tuesday, only Animal Kingdom and EPCOT are available. Wednesday is the same as Monday with only Magic Kingdom sold out, and on Thursday and Friday the only park that is sold out is Hollywood Studios. Saturday is completely free for each park. ©Disney And finally, let’s take a look at the availability for select Disney World Resort hotel guests! Select Hotel Reservation Availability On Sunday, July 31st, the only park sold out for select hotel guests is Magic Kingdom. ©Disney Magic Kingdom is also the only park sold out on that Monday, though both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out on Tuesday. On Wednesday, it’s just Magic Kingdom unavailable again, and both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are unavailable again on Thursday. On Friday, all parks are available except for Hollywood Studios, and Saturday has open availability for each park. ©Disney And that’s what the park pass availability and park hours look like for the week of July 31st to August 6th. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, there’s a lot going on! The Food and Wine Festival has kicked off in EPCOT with tons of delicious new and returning food items, and construction is chugging right along for the Moana-inspired attraction at EPCOT and the TRON rollercoaster in Magic Kingdom. TRON construction progress We’ll be bringing you all the latest Disney World news and information, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click here for 18 Disney World secrets even locals don’t know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World next week? 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Who better to celebrate friendship than Disney’s Fab Five? Which Fab Five character are you? That’s right — we’re talking about Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald (and Daisy if you’re talking about the Sensational Six). Let’s face it — this group of friends is virtually inseparable. But if you were one of the fab five, who would you be? Well, now there’s a way to find out! In case you missed it, today is International Friendship Day, and how better to celebrate friendship than with Disney’s most iconic characters? In honor of the day, you can now use a special filter on TikTok to find out which Fab Five friend you are! ©D23 Here’s how to use the filter: Sign into your TikTok account on your mobile device and click here. Click on “Use this effect.” Tap your screen to start — don’t forget to hit record to save your result! You might be Mickey… Mickey …the fashionable Minnie Mouse… Mickey and Minnie in Magic Kingdom …the queen Daisy… Daisy …a loyal Pluto… Pluto …the funny Goofy… We love Goofy! …or the tempered Donald! Oh Donald, we love you! While we’re on the subject, are you following us on TikTok yet? You can find us here! Speaking of Disney technology, have you checked out the MagicBand+? It’s officially live in Disney World and we’ve even tested it with the Disney Enchantment Fireworks and EPCOT’s Harmonious! Don’t forget that if you’re a Disney World hotel guest or Annual Passholder, you can get one at a discount! A Real Yeti and Sentient Robots? You Have to See Disney’s Upcoming Technology! 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 used this filter yet? Let us know which character you got in the comments! The post BRB, Playing With Disney's NEW TikTok Filter first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Minnie ears? Check. Rain gear? Check. Water bottle? Check. Sounds like you’re almost ready for your Disney World trip! But there might be one thing you’re forgetting. Disney World Disney World is constantly changing, which means that rides, attractions, and hotels are being updated all the time. That also means that sometimes certain areas have to close for a while so that those updates can be made. It can be really sad to finally make it to your favorite attraction, only to realize that it’s not available during your trip! So to help you prepare for your next visit, take a look at everything that won’t be available next week in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed in Magic Kingdom, and it doesn’t have a reopening date yet. This closure has been ongoing for YEARS now. Walt Disney World Railroad Construction over near Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster has interrupted the Railroad’s tracks. Although we’ve spotted some testing and Cast Member training for the Railroad, we’re not expecting it to open until the TRON construction is finished. Enchanted Tales with Belle Enchanted Tales with Belle is an attraction where guests can visit Belle and hear the story of Beauty and the Beast. It’s currently closed, and Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date yet. There’s Belle! In the meantime, you can visit with princesses over at Princess Fairytale Hall, or meet Merida, Snow White, Jasmine, and other princesses at various locations around this park. Pete’s Silly Sideshow This character meet-and-greet spot is still closed, and it doesn’t have a specific opening date yet. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Previously, guests could meet Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy here, but it’s been closed for a while now. Disney has said that it will reopen sometime “in the coming months,” so we’ll be keeping a close eye on this spot and will let you know as soon as it returns. Harmony Barber Shop The Harmony Barber Shop will reopen this week! You can visit once again beginning on July 31st. Harmony Barber Shop If you wanted to get your hair cut here, you can book a reservation now. Keep in mind that some price increases recently hit the barbershop. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will reopen next month in Magic Kingdom, on August 25th. This salon is where kids ages 3 to 12 can be transformed into Disney princes and princesses. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Note that Disney hasn’t announced an opening date for the Disney Springs or Grand Floridian Resort Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations — the August reopening date is just for the Magic Kingdom location. Find out when Magic Kingdom will open EARLY in August. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid A couple of long-term closures are continuing in Hollywood Studios. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid show is scheduled to be closed for all of next week and indefinitely into the future. Disney hasn’t given any updates about a potential reopening date. Voyage of the Little Mermaid If you’re looking for a Little Mermaid-themed attraction, head to Magic Kingdom to ride Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid. Fantasmic! Although we know that Fantasmic! will reopen at some point this year, we still don’t have a specific return date for this popular nighttime show. Fantasmic! We’ll continue to watch for an update about its reopening! Look inside the NEW Toy Story Land gift shop in Hollywood Studios. EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 Right now, the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is going on in this park! We’ve reviewed EVERY food booth and already decided which snacks are the BEST. One of the only negatives about this festival is that the Appleseed Orchard food booth has taken over the space where a film attraction — Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 — usually runs. As a result, that film cannot play. Canada Far & Wide Instead, you can visit the theater to find an Apple Crumble Tart and several apple-flavored drinks. We’re expecting Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 to be unavailable until the festival ends, which will be on November 19th. See all of our REVIEWS of the 2022 Food & Wine Festival. Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is still closed, and it has been for almost all of 2022. Disney hasn’t announced yet when it could reopen. Blizzard Beach But Typhoon Lagoon — Disney World’s other water park — is still open to guests! You can check out that park if you’re looking for a way to cool off during your next trip. Check out Typhoon Lagoon here! Those are all of the scheduled refurbishments for this coming week, but remember that unplanned closures can happen as well. Check out our list of all the rides that close when it storms so that you know which attractions to avoid in that scenario. If a ride goes down, keep watching the My Disney Experience app to see when it reopens. You can usually catch that ride with a lower wait time if you get there soon after it reopens! Slinky Dog Dash We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned with DFB. Check out a Disney World restaurant EXPANSION 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 visiting Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post We Can’t Predict the Future…But We DO Know What’ll Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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If you’re like us, you probably feel at this point that you have a handle on the COVID-19 precautions you need to take when traveling. But recently, we’ve been hearing a lot about a new virus that is spreading in the U.S. – Monkeypox. Use that Hand Sanitizer! Numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control now indicate that Florida is the state with the 4th most cases of Monkeypox – behind New York. California, and Illinois. So, we started wondering whether we should be taking special precautions against Monkeypox when traveling in Florida. Is this something else we need to worry about? According to the Florida Department of Health, there were 374 cases of Monkeypox reported in the state through July 28, 2022. The vast majority of those cases were in south Florida – in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Among the counties in the Orlando area, there were 22 cases in Orange County, 1 in Osceola, 2 in Seminole, and 2 in Lake. ©Centers for Disease Control Those numbers may seem small, but they are increasing, as is the demand for the Monkeypox vaccine. Kent Donahue, public information officer with the Florida Department of Health-Orange County, said that Orange County currently has no Monkeypox vaccine appointments available. The department is receiving doses of the vaccine, but everything they have received so far has been spoken for. ©Facebook “We are a hub for distribution of the vaccine in the region,” he said. “We receive it as it becomes available from the Strategic National Stockpile.” Priority for vaccine distribution is being given to areas where the highest number of cases are being reported, Donahue said. Aventura Hotel Handwashing Station Sign So, what specific precautions should be taken if you are planning to travel to Florida? Public health officials declined to provide specific information for travelers in two phone interviews with DFB, citing a lack of traveler-specific information. Instead, they directed us to the Centers for Disease Control’s prevention information. The CDC advises the following: Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox. Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox. Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with monkeypox. Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with monkeypox has used. Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with monkeypox. Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of a person with monkeypox. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use the bathroom. ©Florida Department of Health Should you wear a mask or social distance when traveling in Florida? While you may want to still do that when traveling to prevent COVID-19 transmission, the possibility of the Monkeypox virus spreading in respiratory droplets is still being studied. The CDC does advise the wearing of a mask if you are assisting a Monkeypox patient. Masks were required in Disney World parks when they reopened after the COVID-19 closures. Another important thing to do, public health officials said, is to keep the risk in perspective. Monkeypox is still rare, and person-to-person transmission is difficult – though that appears to be changing some with this recent outbreak. And while there is no “cure” for Monkeypox, the illness tends to go away on its own without treatment, according to the Cleveland Clinic. ©Florida Department of Health One specific question the DFB Team had was about the possibility of transmission through public toilets. It’s a question we were unable to get an answer to in our interviews. As officials said, not enough is known. We did note that right now, the Centers for Disease Control’s prevention tips talk about transmission through “soft” items such as bedding and clothing, rather than hard items. Love it that these are around the parks! Like the early days of COVID-19, specifics about transmission and prevention are still being studied. Travelers should avoid contact with anyone with an unexplained skin rash or lesions, as well as their clothing and bedding. And, as we have all learned over the past couple of years, extra frequent hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer is usually a great idea. Handwashing stations If you suspect that you or someone you are traveling with may have been exposed to Monkeypox, you should contact a medical professional immediately. As we noted above, local health officials are gaining access to a limited number of vaccines, and they are being given to those who may have been exposed and are at greater risk of contracting this virus. Here are some additional resources for you: For more information about Monkeypox vaccine availability in central Florida, call 407-723-5004. CDC Monkeypox Information The Easy Way to Handle Getting Sick in Disney World First Aid Mask Sign The DFB Team will continue to monitor the Monkeypox numbers in Central Florida, as well as new information coming out from reliable sources regarding transmission and prevention of this viral infection. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you concerned about Monkeypox? Tell us in the comments. The post What Experts Are Saying About Monkeypox and Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yes, we’ll admit that we’re a bit obsessed with Starbucks. Connections Cafe It’s not JUST about the coffee, though (although it can be fun to grab a frappuccino in Disney World). Starbucks often gets some delicious snacks, like the Lime Frosted Coconut Bar, the Liege Waffle, and holiday treats. So when there’s a snack we haven’t tried before, you know we have to grab it! So we headed on over to the Starbucks inside Connections Cafe in EPCOT to see what kind of snacks were available. What did we find? We found a Blondie with Butterscotch Chips, but here’s the thing…does this LOOK like a blondie to you? Blondies should be like brownies without the chocolate (which is, literally, why they’re called blondies). But this…this looks like cake! Does this look like a blondie to you? When we bit into it, the texture was more reminiscent of a coffee cake than a traditional blondie. But flavor-wise, it was tasty. It’s simple and most of what you get is the vanilla cake flavor, although the butterscotch chips add a nice crunch. It’s a cake, though If we had any complaints in addition to its deceptive name, we’d like a little more sweetness from those chips, but it is something that would pair well with coffee for a nice light breakfast. But if you’re expecting a classic blondie, which is generally a richer dessert, you’ll be disappointed. Still cakey If you want to try it for yourself, you can grab it for $4.99. However, if you’re wanting a classic blondie, you can hop on over to Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and grab the 50th anniversary Glimmer And Shimmer Blondie, which will satisfy that blondie craving for the same price. Looking for even MORE 50th anniversary snacks — check out ALL our reviews here! Also, stay tuned to DFB because Disney World has been adding NEW celebration snacks and we’ll try them when they’re released! 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 seen this snack at your local Starbucks? Let us know in the comments! The post How A Starbucks Snack at Disney World Deceived Us first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What is your favorite thing to do in Disney World outside of the theme parks? Sometimes you need a break from the lines! There are a lot of options — you can shop and dine around Disney Springs, hang out at your hotel pool, check out the unique restaurants at the Disney World hotels, take a boat out on Seven Seas Lagoon, and so much more. These activities are great for when you just need a break from the crowds in the parks! So, let’s see how busy the parks were this past week by looking at the wait times, so that you can try and gauge if you’re going to need a break from them on your upcoming trip. Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 78 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 66 minutes, Splash Mountain at 59 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 58 minutes, Space Mountain at 50 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 41 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 38 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 38 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 35 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 33 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 27 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight Next, we had Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 23 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 23 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 22 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 17 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 17 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes. Under the sea! Under the sea! Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 13 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 12 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 12 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 11 minutes. View from the PeopleMover And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Liberty Square Riverboat at 5 minutes and Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. Check out How MagicBand+ Interacts With the Magic Kingdom Fireworks, The Character Chaos You Need to Be Prepared for in Magic Kingdom, and info about when Magic Kingdom Will Open EARLY in August. 7 Random “Must-Bring” Items to Add to Your Disney World Park Bag EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Test Track at 63 minutes. ooooo Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 60 minutes, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 60 minutes, Soarin’ at 40 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 32 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 20 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 14 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 10 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 9 minutes, Living with the Land at 9 minutes. Turtle Talk! Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Take a look at the return of EPCOT’s Talking Trash Can, A FULL LIST of Gluten-Free Dishes at the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and See How MagicBand+ Interacts With the EPCOT Fireworks. A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 128 minutes. Don’t tell them anything! After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 86 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 73 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 72 minutes, Tower of Terror at 64 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 62 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 55 minutes. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 32 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 20 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 12 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. Check out What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a video of FLOODING in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and our Ranking of EVERY SINGLE Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 10 Spots in Disney World That Will Be UNRECOGNIZABLE in A Few Years Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 103 minutes. Pandora Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 54 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 45 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 40 minutes, DINOSAUR at 31 minutes, Expedition Everest at 28 minutes. Kali River Rapids Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 6 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. See What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, our video Ranking EVERY SINGLE Ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the NEW MAP in Animal Kingdom. 18 Rules to Follow Now That “Normal” Character Meet-and-Greets Are Back in Disney World That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Remember that there are some good ways to avoid these long lines or at least minimize them, like taking advantage of Early Theme Park Entry if you can, using Disney Genie+, or rope dropping the parks. For more Disney news, check out MagicBand+ Glitches, Big Restaurant News, and Other Disney Updates You Can’t Miss, Everything You Need to Know about the big Marvel new, and the NEW Haunted Mansion Items and Minnie Ears Online. Magic Kingdom Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. 11 Disney World Restaurants You Didn’t Realize Were STILL Closed 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 ride do you think is the worst in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Planning Your Disney World Trip? Use Our Guide to Recent Ride Wait Times! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Starbucks is great and all, but Joffrey’s has a special place in our hearts. Joffrey’s at Animal Kingdom One, Joffrey’s rarely has the long lines that we tend to see at Starbucks. Two, Joffrey’s often has delicious donuts to munch on. Three, Joffrey’s is just something we associate with Disney World — and we LOVE the Disney flavors you can only get at Joffrey’s. Today, though, we have another reason to visit a Joffrey’s because you can get a free drink! To celebrate International Friendship Day, ALL Joffrey’s locations across Disney parks and at Disney Springs are offering a Buy-One-Get-One-Free offer on Refresher drinks! All you have to do to get this offer is to mention the Joffrey’s Instagram post about it. Wildberry Wonder Refresher You’ll find Joffrey’s at the Ticket and Transportation Center, Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom, around EPCOT (there are FIVE Joffrey’s locations here!), near Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, at the entrance and in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There is also a location in Disney Springs. Joffrey’s in EPCOT If you’re wondering what to order, check out the Pink Paradise Refresher, the Strawberry Fields Refresher, and the Wildberry Wonder Refresher, all of which are available at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Arctic Sunrise We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney food 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. Will you be checking out this Joffrey’s deal? Let us know what you’re ordering in the comments! The post The Secret to Getting a FREE Joffrey's Drink in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re always on a mission to find the best food around Disney World! (We are Disney Food Blog, after all.) Cinderella Castle Quick service, table service, fine dining, carts, festival food booths — we’ve tried it all! But what about grabbing a bite outside of the parks? While it may not hold the same Disney magic, you can still get food easily at your hotel — without having to even leave your room. So, to help prepare you for your next trip, here’s everything you need to know about having food delivered to your Disney World Resort Hotel! It may seem silly, but getting food delivered to your hotel is actually extremely useful, and you may need to do it for yourself one day! Here are just some of the reasons why guests get food or groceries delivered to their room, instead of dining out: Illness Fatigue Heat Late-night snack Early morning goodies (for those who enjoy their early theme park entry) Specific dietary needs Ease Saving money As you can see, getting food or groceries delivered can be useful in many situations, which is why it’s important to know how to navigate this service! Before we jump in, it’s important to know that Disney doesn’t currently have their own delivery service for food or groceries. Guests will have to arrange their own food and grocery deliveries through sites and apps. We Wish We Could Get The Pizza Roll Delivered So, without further delay, let’s discuss how to get food delivered to your Disney World Resort hotel room! Food Delivery Ordering For food delivery services, you can use apps like Grubhub, Uber Eats (which currently has a free 6-month subscription for Disney+ members), DoorDash, etc. Oh — and you can always choose to check a restaurant’s direct website to see if they offer their own delivery service. White Castle, Anyone? Your first step will be to order the food delivery, via your phone or computer. If you’re ordering from one of the delivery service apps, you’ll want to download the app onto your phone to place your order (although some may have a website to order from as well). If you’re ordering directly from a restaurant, however, you should be able to place your order online from your phone or computer! Here are some things to keep in mind when ordering a food delivery: There will usually be a delivery fee that ranges anywhere from $0.99 to $10 (or more) Many delivery service apps also charge a service fee, which can be as high as 18% on every order Sometimes you’ll be held to a minimum order amount, and will be charged a small order fee if you’re under the amount Tipping the driver is expected We’d Give Anything to Get a Mickey Pretzel Delivered Now, let’s move on to the delivery! Delivery So you’ve successfully placed your order — now what? Well, you’ll want to stay by your phone. When placing your order, you’ll give them your phone number, in case the delivery driver has difficulty grabbing your order or finding you. And heads up — your delivery driver will almost always struggle to find you, as Disney World can be confusing to navigate! The Walt Disney World Main Gate Along with staying by your phone, you’ll also want to stay by your hotel! Don’t trust the estimated delivery time — it could be much shorter than expected, and you’ll want to be nearby to grab your food. Now, if you happen to be away from the hotel when your food is delivered, that’s ok. As long as no ID verification (usually required if alcohol is included in the order) or signature is required, your hotel may be able to accept the order on your behalf. This is subject to each hotel’s policies, so it may be unavailable at the time of your visit. Be sure to ask your hotel! Grand Floridian But keep in mind that they currently aren’t able to refrigerate your food (again, ask your hotel for their policy). So basically, you’ll want to make sure you’re nearby, regardless of how you choose to retrieve your food. And, if you’re wanting to have it delivered up to your room by Bell Services or Luggage Assistance, you’ll be charged a $6 fee per delivery. You can choose to pick it up yourself from Bell Services for no charge, however! Grocery Delivery The protocol is a bit different for those staying at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. These deliveries can be dropped off at the smart lockers outside Melody Hall. The Smart Lockers And once you grab that food from your driver, bell services, or smart locker — enjoy! Now, let’s move on to getting groceries delivered. See What Happened When We Tried To Use a Food Delivery Service To Grab Disney World Food Grocery Delivery Ordering The ordering portion for groceries is pretty similar to food deliveries. You can use services like Amazon Fresh, Walmart, InstaCart, Whole Foods, etc. Most of these allow you to just order online via your phone or computer, however, some may require you to download their app to place an order. Here are some things to keep in mind about grocery deliveries: Your order will usually be delivered same-day Grocery delivery takes longer than food delivery, as it takes a while to grab all of your items There may be a delivery fee of up to $10 (or more), which some services waive if you order over a certain amount Some delivery services (like Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods) require a membership There may be a small delivery fee if you’re under a certain amount Tipping the driver is expected Does Anyone Else Enjoy a Late Night Happy Meal? Onto the delivery! Delivery Once again, you’ll want to stay near your phone — but you can wander away from the hotel. Grocery deliveries usually give you a window of time later in the day for the delivery, so you most likely won’t need to stay glued to your hotel after ordering. You should be able to go off and enjoy your day, and come back a little before your window of time hits. Hop on a Monorail and Enjoy Your Day! The retrieval process works the same way as food deliveries; however, you’ll probably have items that require refrigeration. With that in mind, you’ll want to get those items up to your room as quickly as possible, so you can place them in your room’s fridge! (Remember, your hotel most likely will not refrigerate these items for you.) A Mini Fridge at the Grand Floridian That’s the only real difference between food and grocery deliveries! You can still get these groceries brought up to your room for a fee, but you may want to grab them yourself to ensure your items are refrigerated as quickly as possible. Click Here For More Information on Getting Groceries in Disney World And that’s it! That’s everything you need to know about getting food or groceries delivered to your Disney World Resort hotel! For more help with grocery deliveries, check out our post here. Or, check out this post for more information on the All-Star Music smart lockers. So Useful! 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! 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Disney World is FULL of live music. You can see Broadway-quality musicals in the park, listen to street musicians, and even a barbershop quartet. House of Blues EPCOT festivals also often have their share of concerts, including the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert series. But you can also check out some popular bands in Disney World at Disney Springs, especially at House of Blues. Now, House of Blues is offering a ticket special for live music you might not be able to refuse! Right now, you can buy FOUR tickets to a show at House of Blues in Disney Springs for just $80! That means FOUR people can see a concert for under $100. This summer’s lineup is fun, too, and includes The Molly Ringwalds, Toadies & Reverend Horton Heat, Hippo Campus, Fletcher, Junior H, and more! If you’re looking to snag this deal, though, you’ll need to hurry — it’s only available through August 9th for concerts through November 5th. Also, note that the $80 price does not include taxes, but that’s still a pretty good deal! The bar at House of Blues Looking for something good to eat while you’re there? Be sure to read our latest review of House of Blues! Be sure to try the Gumbo, the Jambalaya, and the Key Lime Pie! Gumbo Want to eat elsewhere in Disney Springs? Well, you are in luck because this area is CRAWLING in restaurants. We always recommend our favorites like Wine Bar George, Homecomin‘, and The Polite Pig. Also, be sure to stop into Gideon’s Bakehouse for a cookie that will BLOW YOUR MIND. 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 seen a concert at House of Blues in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get Discounted Tickets For LIVE Concerts in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish Cruise Ship has set sail! The Disney Wish The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line’s fleet has finally made its maiden voyage, and we were there checking out all of the new stuff on the ship, including the merchandise! If you’re planning a trip on the Disney Wish, itineraries have been released for Fall 2023, and if you want to pick up some Disney Wish merchandise before you set sail, check out this special new collection. There’s a new merchandise collection on the Disney Wish, and it’s inspired by a fan-favorite princess! The Spirit of the Sea collection is coming to all Disney Cruise Line ships! The collection is inspired by Ariel and The Little Mermaid, and what better way to celebrate being at sea than a collection inspired by Disney’s most iconic mermaid? ©Disney There are tons of items in the new collection, including Minnie Ears, a matching backpack, jewelry, apparel, and more. This is the perfect collection for setting sail. ©Disney You can check out the Spirit of the Sea collection at stores all around the Disney Cruise Line ships! The collection is also made of sustainable and moveable materials. ©Disney So it looks like the only way to get your hands on this collection is to take a Disney cruise! We’ve seen past exclusive Disney merchandise collections from Disney Cruise Line end up on shopDisney, so we’ll let you know if/when you can buy these items online. If you’re headed for a voyage on the Disney Wish soon, make sure you check out this collection — it’s perfect for princess fans of all ages! In the meantime, you can check out this podcast about everything the Disney Wish has to offer, and our review of Disney’s first ever attraction at sea, the AquaMouse! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see Our Free Booklet for Everything You Need to Know about the Disney Wish! 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 the Spirit of the Sea Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post There's Only ONE Way to Get Disney's NEW 'The Little Mermaid' Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Carefully planned every part of your vacation budget only to have your airfare blow that number out of the water? Getting a better feel for just how much that airplane ticket will cost you can help you make sure you don’t go WAY over budget. Air travel has been a bit of a gamble recently. Each month we take a look at the average cost to fly to Disney World in a future month so you can plan appropriately. Right now we’re going to take a look at the cost to fly to the Most Magical Place on Earth in September. Are prices HIGHER than they have been in the past months, or are things getting slightly better? Here’s what we’re seeing. Our Method If you’ve seen our “average cost to fly” posts before, then you’re familiar with our method. For those who are new here, welcome! Here’s a look at what we do to come to our average numbers. First, we take a look at what it would cost to fly from a variety of airports over to Orlando International Airport (MCO). The flights are all from airports within the U.S. on a limited number of airlines. There are a lot of airports and airlines to pick from, and we’d be here for a long time if we looked at them all, so keep in mind that this post only reflects the cost of flights from a select number of airports and a limited number of airlines. Southwest Airlines Second, to get to our numbers, we only look at a limited number of dates in the month (September, in this case). We typically look for a roundtrip that departs on a Thursday and returns on a Monday. For September, we picked September 15th through the 19th. ©Google Flights This avoids the September 5th Labor Day holiday and seemed to have more inexpensive/average prices for the month as a whole. To make this choice and look at those average prices, we looked at flights from JFK/LGA to MCO. Of course, we have the note that the cost of your flight can vary a lot depending on a number of factors, including what dates you’ll be traveling, what airline you choose to fly on, where you’ll be flying from, and more. Seats on Spirit Airlines Before we dive into the numbers, let’s go over a few more housekeeping matters: For most of our prices, we used Google Flights. But for Southwest Airlines we used the Southwest website. Costs can change often so be aware of that. All prices listed are base ticket prices. To calculate the average least expensive flight for each airline and airport, we looked at the least expensive departing flight and least expensive returning flight. We did the same thing for the most expensive flights (looking at the most expensive departing and returning flights). Which airline is your favorite for traveling? The actual price of your ticket may be more expensive depending on what taxes and fees are added on, or if there is a price change when you go to book. The times of these flights, how many layovers they have, etc. may not work for you. We stuck to “Wanna Get Away” tickets for Southwest Airlines whenever possible. We stuck to flights that arrived on the same day they departed (i.e. we tried to not pick any flights that would depart on one day but not arrive until the next day due to layovers, etc.). All prices are just for 1 individual. Alright, now let’s look at those numbers! New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $184.90 from LGA (taxes and fees add an additional $61.07) Most expensive combination of flights: $461.17 round trip from LGA (taxes and fees add an additional $86.29) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $190 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $2,264 round trip from JFK United: Cheapest combination of flights: $261 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $803 round trip from LGA American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $205 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $1,792 round trip from JFK Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $136 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $258 round trip from LGA On the Airplane Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $302.10 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $69.86) Most expensive combination of flights: $623.03 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $93.93) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $423 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,776 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $371 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $2,326 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $443 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $2,088 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $280 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $655 round trip Flying Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $175.59 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $55.87) Most expensive combination of flights: $461.17 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $81.79) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $198 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $958 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $190 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,304 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $216 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $983 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $152 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $358 round trip Magic of Disney Store at Orlando Airport Dallas (Love Field – DAL, or Fort Worth – DFW) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $156.98 round trip from DAL (taxes and fees are an additional $40.97) Most expensive combination of flights: $521.64 round trip from DAL (taxes and fees are an additional $86.32) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $216 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $1,038 round trip from DAL United: Cheapest combination of flights: $306 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $2,303 round trip from DFW American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $326 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $968 round trip from DFW Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $178 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $415 round trip from DFW Orlando International Airport Atlanta (ATL) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $119.78 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $47.18) Most expensive combination of flights: $381.17 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $75.79) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $208 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $598 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $429 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $2,320 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $204 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,094 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $138 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $380 round trip Luggage Denver (DEN) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $264.90 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $58.07) Most expensive combination of flights: $725.36 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $101.60) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $411 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,218 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $288 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,285 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $296 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,265 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $350 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $413 round trip Mickey and Minnie Showing Off the Plane The Average Cost All in all, the average cost to fly to Orlando in September is $253.98 on the low end and $1,067.85 on the high end. On the low end, those numbers are less than the numbers we saw for June, July and August, and several other months. In fact, the last time we saw numbers these low was actually back around February and March of 2022. The higher end was more expensive than the number we saw in August, but less than what we saw for June and July. It’s a bit closer to the numbers we saw back in April. Considering that September is typically the time by which many kids are back in school, some of these lower numbers make sense. Airplane The lower average flight cost (at least on our low end of calculations) seems to line up with some of what The Wall Street Journal has reported in terms of average airfare dropping in the fall to around $298, down from May when there were some average fares exceeding $400. Of course, keep in mind that depending on how fuel prices change over the next several weeks, and other factors, flight costs could vary. Also, note that these are just averages and things could be different when you go to book your trip. Still, we hope these averages give you a sense of how much you should budget for your trip. What Now? Now you know how much to budget, so what’s next? If you’re happy with the flight costs you’re seeing, it may be time to jump on them and book. If costs aren’t quite what you’re hoping for, you may want to use Google Flights or flight trackers to see when prices could drop. Some flight searches on Google did indicate that certain prices were “high” for the trip and that other dates could be cheaper, so that’s something to consider. ©Google Flights For all the tips and tricks to booking the CHEAPEST flight to Disney World, click here. And if you’re looking to save money once you arrive at the Most Magical Place on Earth, click here to see ALL the discounts and deals currently available for Disney World. As always, keep checking back with us here at DFB for more Disney news and tips! 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The airline industry has been dealing with some unprecedented challenges this summer. Air travel has been a bit of a gamble recently. Although summer travel demand has increased this year, airlines are having trouble keeping up. A pilot shortage, severe weather, and other issues have resulted in multiple flight delays and canceled flights. Delta Airlines cut 100 flights per day from its summer schedule to try to minimize disruptions. Now, another airline has adjusted its schedule for September. According to The Orlando Business Journal, American Airlines has cut 7,000 flights from its September schedule. Originally, the airline was scheduled to have 148,766 flights in September, but now the total is 141,747. For those doing the math, that’s about 770,000 seats. ©American Airlines In an earnings call, American Airline CEO Robert Isom said that the company is taking “proactive steps to build additional buffer into our schedule for the rest of the year.” He added that American is “sizing the airline for the resources we have available and the operating conditions we face, and we’ll make other changes as needed.” ©American Airlines The two American Airlines hubs that have the largest cuts include Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. So if you’re flying into or through those cities, it might be a little harder to get flights to Orlando, which is already the only domestic airline to make a global top 10 list for airline delays. Orlando International Airport So when might the airline industry be able to right itself again? Experts believe it will be at least another year, thanks to higher travel demand, staff shortages, and higher fuel prices. So if you’re traveling to Disney World, the best thing you can do is book that flight as early as you can, and keep checking your flight schedule either on the airline’s website or through its app to make sure that your flight doesn’t get canceled, changed, or delayed. You’ll want to keep checking right up until the time you’re set to set foot on that plane. Orlando International Airport We also recommend reading up on Disney World’s various cancellation policies, as well as knowing what to do if you do learn your flight to Disney World is canceled. Also, be sure to check your credit card’s travel policies to see if you’re covered for delays and cancellations — if not, it might be wise to consider purchasing travel insurance.  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 traveled to Disney World recently and had problems with a flight? Let us know about your experiences in the comments! The post Why You Might Have Trouble Finding A Flight To Disney World In September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article