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Flying in the United States hasn’t been easy lately. Thousands of flights have been canceled in recent months There have been many delays, cancellations, and staffing shortages. Some airlines are canceling routes altogether, while others are adding in new routes. And, there are some newer airlines entering the market as well. We’ve been keeping an eye on the fight between JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines to buy Spirit Airlines, and it looks like we might finally have a winner. JetBlue Airways will buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, according to CNBC. It was announced that their board of directors have approved this merger agreement, which will make the airline the fifth-largest in the United States. ©Getty Images This deal follows a months-long battle to acquire the budget airline, with JetBlue competing against Frontier Airlines, who originally had a merger deal in the works. But, on Wednesday, July 27th, it was announced that the merger between Spirit and Frontier was no longer happening. ©Spirit Airlines If the JetBlue deal is approved by regulators, it would make Frontier the largest discount airline carrier in the U.S. and it would also be the first major U.S. airline deal since 2016. This deal will also help JetBlue compete more with large carriers like Delta, United, American, and Southwest. ©Frontier Airlines “We are excited to deliver this compelling combination that turbocharges our strategic growth, enabling JetBlue to bring our unique blend of low fares and exceptional service to more customers, on more routes,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s chief executive officer, according to Business Wire. This deal will also increase the relevance of JetBlue in several key focus cities, like Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Juan, and Los Angeles, as well as the Big Four airline hubs of Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, and Miami. Orlando International Airport JetBlue plans to re-do Spirit’s yellow planes with interiors similar to the JetBlue planes, which would have seatback screens and more legroom. JetBlue’s all-cash offer for Spirit changed the trajectory of Spirit’s original merger plans with Frontier. Both airlines competed for Spirit, making their offers better and better. It’s also a bit surprising, since Spirit had repeatedly rejected JetBlue’s previous offers. ©Spirit Airlines So, we’ll have to wait and see if the deal is approved. In the meantime, you can check out which airlines will now be offering more routes to the Orlando International Airport, the TWO airlines guests recommend when flying to Disney World, and which airline will no longer fly to Orlando. And, don’t forget that a NEW terminal will be opening up at Orlando International Airport in September. It will feature a bunch of different carriers, new technology, and many new stores and restaurants. Orlando International Airport Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates. Travel Is EXPENSIVE Right Now, But That’s Not Stopping People Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which airline is your favorite to fly with? Tell us in the comments. The post JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Reveal .8 BILLION Merger Deal first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The time has come for the culinary crown jewel of the Walt Disney World Resort – Victoria & Albert’s – to welcome guests back to this one-of-a-kind experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Beginning today, July 28, this location is now open and filled with unrivaled flavors expertly crafted by the talented culinary team as […]View the full article

Located in Orlando’s Florida Mall is The Crayola Experience, and if you have small children, this is a really great place for them to visit and unwind after some magical but exhausting time in the parks. Children of all ages can visit and play, but based on our experience anyone older than 9 or 10 […] The post The Crayola Experience a Fun Day Away from WDWs Theme Parks appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

'Festival of the Lion King' show completes comeback with tumble monkeys at Disney's Animal Kingdom View the full article

MagicBand+ has officially debuted in Disney World and we’re testing out everything the new features have to offer! Enchantment Between the Fab 50 Character Statues, Batuu Bounty Hunters, and more — MagicBand+ promises interaction like we’ve never seen with MagicBands before. We had the chance to test out some of the new features in person after we snagged one of the accidentally released bands, but now that MagicBand+ has officially debuted there’s even more to explore. So, it’s time to take a look at how MagicBand+ interacts with Enchantment — the Magic Kingdom fireworks show! Disney fireworks shows are true spectacles that light up the night sky — so when it was announced that MagicBand+ would offer some new features and enhancements to the fireworks viewing experience, we were definitely intrigued. Color-changing LED lights and haptic feedback were some of the features Disney had shared, but now it was time to see it in action! Many of our readers have had questions on the MagicBand+ interactions and just how practical they are for shows. I mean, they do simply happen on your wrist…and who is really looking at their wrist during a fireworks show?! So, we found out! When Enchantment began, our MagicBand+ sadly had a hard time interacting with the show to the point that we thought it might be disconnected or something. But after asking those around us, we found out that their bands were doing the same things. We did experience this on debut night, so it could have just been an opening night glitch. Glitching MagicBand+ We did not have this much of an issue when watching Harmonious. Our bands lit up and vibrated more when watching that show, which even more so makes us think that this was a bit of a glitch. Towards the end of Enchantment, our band finally began to interact more with the show. And just like we experienced when we wore the MagicBand+ at EPCOT’s Harmonious fireworks show, there were a few color patterns that went along with the music and show. The band will change colors along with different scenes in the show. It will also vibrate, not in rhythm with the show, but the vibrations will intensify as the music does. Enchantment and MagicBand+ So, is the MagicBand+ interaction with Disney’s Enchantment worth shelling out the dough for the new tech? Well, that’s really up to you, but personally, we wouldn’t buy the band just for the show and beacons of light interactions. It is a fun plus to the other things that the band does, but since you will more than likely be watching the show instead of your wrist, we just don’t think it’s a necessity for the show. Again, we really think it’s fun and has a lot of potential, but we personally wouldn’t buy the band just for the show aspect. We do think that kiddos will love the lights but please remember that the band itself will have to be recharged. Enchantment and MagicBand+ We are still experimenting with and learning all the pros and cons of MagicBand+ and we know that many of you have questions. Please please reach out to us with those questions so we can get the answers you need by testing them out in the parks. And as always, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest MagicBand+ news and more! Check Out Our Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your MagicBand+ in Disney World How do you know if MagicBand+ is right for you? Check out our guide to all the new features here, and you can follow along as we test out all the NEW features here! If you can’t wait to get your hands on MagicBand+, don’t worry! Disney has released some designs online and you can check them out here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of Disney’s new MagicBand+? Let us know in the comments! The post How MagicBand+ Interacts With the Enchantment Fireworks Show in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s FINALLY happening, people!!! Harmonious at EPCOT MagicBand+ has officially dropped in Disney World and online (after a brief accidental mishap where the bands were placed on the shelves for sale) and we’ve scooped one up to see exactly what this new technology is all about. We had seen some previews and in-person interactions here and there, but now that the MagicBand+ has made its official debut, we’re testing all the new features. And now, it’s time to see some of those features in action because we’re sharing how MagicBand+ interacts with EPCOT’s fireworks show, Harmonious! When Disney first announced that MagicBand+ would be coming to the parks, one of the features we were most excited to hear about was the interaction with fireworks shows. Disney promised color-changing lights and even haptic feedback, too. So when we got our hands on a MagicBand+ after the official release, we had to see if it would enhance our firework-viewing experience. Off to EPCOT we went to see how MagicBand+ interacted with Harmonious! Harmonious at EPCOT A lot of our readers have had questions on the interactions and just how practical they are. I mean, they do simply happen on your wrist. So, we found out! The show began and our watch was immediately illuminated with those LED lights Disney was so excited about. The colors started changing along with the show, too! Depending on the scene, the color and vibration of the band would change. Now, the vibration itself didn’t seem to be in rhythm with the music. Instead, it would just get more intense when the music did. Harmonious and MagicBand+ Instead of the band being synced with the fireworks themselves, it appeared to be in time with the music and videos on the Harmonious barges. We were able to make out a few light patterns that appeared on the watch, such as rainbow and the shifting between a few primary colors that matched the scenes happening in the show. MagicBand+ and Harmonious Now, we did notice that they synchronization was slightly off during a few parts of the show, but it would quickly fix itself. We had quite a few more issues when watching Enchantment at Magic Kingdom, though. While the MagicBand+ and Harmonious interaction is pretty cool, it still felt a little silly to hold our wrist up in front of us instead of watching the actual show… . This is a fun and unique feature, but again, you will more than likely be paying attention to the show instead of the little lights and vibrations on your wrist. We wouldn’t purchase MagicBand+ just for this feature but it is a fun and new addition and kiddos will probably really enjoy it. MagicBand+ and Harmonious Remember, that your MagicBand+ will cost you more than a standard MagicBand since all of the new techy features are included. And don’t forget that the band itself will need to be charged and recharged. We aren’t sure just how long the batteries last yet, but we will be sure to test it out and let you know. If you have any questions about MagicBand+ and its show interactions, please let us know. We will do our best to get you answers by testing things out in the parks ourselves! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on MagicBand+ and more! Click Here to Read Our Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your MagicBand+ in Disney World Want to learn more about MagicBand+? Here’s a breakdown of all the new features so you know whether or not you want to buy one. Already know you want a NEW MagicBand+? Check out all the bands that have been released online so far here! MagicBand+ is LIVE in Disney World and we’re testing out all the new features — follow along here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be buying a new MagicBand+? Let us know in the comments! The post See How MagicBand+ Interacts With Harmonious in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flying can be complicated right now. Travel Can Be Complicated Between delays, lost luggage woes, staffing issues, and more, flying could be complicated for several more months and potentially another year. But the complications don’t end on the consumer side. When it comes to the major airlines making your trips possible, there have been some potential deals underway with complications of their own and now we’ve got an update about a HUGE merger that was in the works. We previously shared that a merger between Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines was in the works, but a JetBlue offer to buy Spirit complicated things. Spirit rejected Jetblue’s offer, but JetBlue didn’t give up that easy. And now it seems the entire deal between Spirit and Frontier has fallen apart. According to CNBC, Spirit Airlines has ended its merger deal with Frontier Airlines. Shareholers were set to vote only on the Frontier deal (not the JetBlue deal), but JetBlue had “spent weeks urging shareholders to turn the [Frontier] deal down.” Ultimately, Bloomberg shares that the shareholder vote was canceled and Spirit and Frontier agreed to terminate their deal. Spirit Airlines Safety Documents It seems there were some indications that the shareholder support simply wasn’t there for this deal. According to CNBC, Spirit had actually postponed the shareholder vote on the Frontier deal 4 times as it “struggled to drum up enough shareholder support.” Frontier’s CEO also previously noted that they remained “far from obtaining approval from Spirit stockholders.” ©Frontier Airline The rejection of the Frontier deal is a “blow” to the two major airlines that hoped to combine their budget airline forces together. But if JetBlue takes over Spirit, that could create the 5th largest carrier in the U.S. Now that the Frontier deal has been rejected by shareholders, it could make things easier to get a deal with JetBlue. JetBlue is looking to buy Spirit outright for about $3.7 billion. It would then refurbish the Spirit airline planes to be in the JetBlue style (featuring more legroom and screens on the back of the plane seats). A person familiar with the matter said that talks surrounding this takeover deal are ongoing, but it’s not a given. Things may not work out. ©GETTY IMAGES As we noted, Spirit’s Board has rejected JetBlue’s offers before. It’s possible that no deal ultimately gets made here. CNBC notes that there would be a “high hurdle” for either deal to face — that hurdle would be getting approval from the Justice Department, especially because the Biden administration has “vowed to crack down on consolidation.” So where do things go from here? Only time will tell. For now, it seems the deal between Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines will not be moving forward, and a deal with JetBlue could still be in the works. We’ll continue to look for updates and let you know what we find. Spirit Airlines In the meantime, you can click here to learn about a new airline deal that’ll make it easier to fly between the U.S. and Canada. Or you can click here to learn about a MASSIVE new airplane that could soon fly you to Disney World. Stay tuned for more Disney and travel news that could impact your upcoming vacations. Click here to see why flying might be complicated for another YEAR Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this latest update about this deal? Tell us in the comments. The post The Spirit and Frontier Airlines Merger Has Been Terminated first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

International travel can be tricky right now, especially with how flying has been going lately. Southwest Flight Many flights have been delayed or canceled, but if you can get a flight to international destinations like those in Europe, the prices are pretty good at the moment! We’ve seen a lot of airlines making moves like potential mergers or adding routes, and now, it’s about to get easier to travel between the U.S. and Canada! Air Canada and United Airlines have announced a joint codeshare business agreement for the Canada-U.S. transborder market that will bring more flight options and better flight scheduled to people traveling between the two countries, according to a press release from United Airlines. ©Air Canada plane People will now be able to connect to 38 different destinations in the U.S. and 8 of the most popular cities in Canada. This will also allow people to enjoy the benefits of both carries’ loyalty programs — MileagePlus and Aeroplan. And, this agreement will help both carriers grow their networks and advance their COVID-19 recovery. ©Air Canada “This agreement marks a new phase in our evolving relationship that will speed the recovery from the pandemic and strengthen both carriers. It will also enable us to optimize our hubs and schedules and to broaden our global network connectivity to maintain our leadership in the market,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada. ©Getty Images If you’re looking for flights between the U.S. and Canada on either airline’s websites and apps, you will now find more flight options at more convenient times. This new agreement will allow both airlines to offer more choice to customers, sell seats on each other’s flights between the U.S. and Canada, and share revenue on flights between hub markets. Star Wars United Airlines Plane ©United This agreement comes at a time when some airlines have been canceling routes rather than adding them. Hawaiian Airlines recently announced that they would soon no longer be flying to Orlando, Delta cut back on summer flights, and many flights have been delayed or canceled due to staffing issues, among other things. But, there are some airlines who have been adding routes, especially to Orlando. Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Spirit Airlines have all added routes to Orlando International Airport. ©Spirit Airlines Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates. Is Disney World Too Expensive For Average Families? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which airline do you like flying with the most? Tell us in the comments. The post New Airline Deal Will Make it Easier to Fly Between the U.S. and Canada first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World debuts MagicBand+ and its interactive powers on statues, fireworks and Star Wars games View the full article

Today is a very big day in Disney World! Why? MagicBand+ has finally been released! MagicBand+ display We’ve already brought you information about how the new MagicBand+ will be priced (and how you can get a discount on it, too!), plus details about how to set up your new band, and how you can use the MagicBand+ in the parks. One of the new features of MagicBand+ is a game called Batuu Bounty Hunters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, we’re heading over to the park to give it a try! Firstly, in order to play the game, there are a few things you’ll need. You will need, of course, the new MagicBand+ and you will also need to have the the most recent version of the Play Disney Parks app downloaded on your phone. Once you have those things, you’re good to go! The instructions for the game are located inside the Play Disney Parks app, and are also posted around Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge When you’re ready to get started, open the Play Disney Parks app and head to the bounty board located in Galaxy’s Edge. The bounty board is located near Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Once you get to the bounty board, you’ll tap your MagicBand+ to the board to get your job assignment. Once you’ve gotten your first assignment, you’re off on the hunt! Our target was BO-LT or “BOLTS” who was wanted for “illegal self-modification with blast shield and reprogramming.” ©Disney As you move around Galaxy’s Edge, your MagicBand+ will start flashing one of three colors, green, red, or purple. If it’s flashing red, that means you’re moving away from your target. You’re moving away from your target if it flashes red. If your MagicBand+ flashes green, that means that you’re getting close to your target! We’re getting close! When your MagicBand+ turns purple, that’s how you know that you’ve located your target! We found ’em! All of the targets are hiding behind doors around Galaxy’s Edge. When the MagicBand+ turns purple, you will tap your MagicBand+ to the scanner on the door, which will activate the thermal scanner in the Play Disney Parks App. You’ll then be able to identify the target and get your bounty! ©Disney There are 20 targets that you can find in total, and the process is the same for each one, but you don’t need to find each bounty if you don’t want to. When we visited Galaxy’s Edge, there were Cast Members around the starting point available to help guests and answer questions. Overall, we had a really good time playing the game! Another feature of the MagicBand+ is the Fab 50 Quest which will enable you to go around the Disney World parks and interact with each of the 50th Anniversary golden statues! MagicBand+ will also interact with the Disney World nighttime shows — Enchantment in Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT by lighting up and vibrating along with the shows. Which Will YOU Pick? Are you interested in purchasing a MagicBand+? We’ve compiled a list of pros and cons to help you make your decision, plus you can check out all of the MagicBand+ designs we saw in the parks! We’ll be bringing you more details about MagicBand+ as they become available, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click here for the ONLY MagicBand+ guide you need to read for 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. Are you excited to play Batuu Bounty Hunters? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: MagicBand+ 'Star Wars' Scavenger Hunt Now Available in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With her iconic and joyous laugh, Disney California Adventure park custodial lead Karen Rios shares how she feels like a “super hero in disguise” as she performs her role each day. As part of the “Department for Damage Control” for Avengers Campus, Karen takes pride in her responsibilities in custodial and looks at them as […]View the full article

Do you subscribe to Disney+? It’s likely you do, being you’re here reading about Disney food, but if you haven’t subscribed yet, and are interested, we have some info for you! ©Disney From the upcoming Lightyear (which arrives on Disney+ soon) to all the amazing Star Wars and Marvel shows, PLUS a ton of kid-friendly programming, there’s something on the platform for everyone. So if you haven’t subscribed, there’s a new offer you might want to know about! This offer is for Verizon customers — if you get the unlimited plan on Verizon, you can get six months of Disney+ FOR FREE! But that’s not all because you’ll actually get six months of the Disney+ bundle, which also includes Hulu+ AND ESPN+. ©Verizon Customers who sign up or upgrade to select unlimited plans can get the Disney+ bundle for free for six months, which includes Disney+, Hulu+, AND ESPN+. ©Verizon That’s a LOT of streaming, so if you’re a Verizon customer (or even if you’re not), it might be worth checking out. Once you have your Disney+ subscription, you might be wondering what you should watch. Well, you could start with shows to watch that make you feel like you’re in Disney Parks! Maybe you want to watch something classic that you’d forgotten about. There are a ton of obscure Disney movies and TV shows you can check out, too! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Here’s How to Get Discounted Food If You’re a Disney+ Subscriber Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be taking advantage of this Verizon deal? Let us know in the comments! The post Verizon Announces FREE Disney+ Bundle For Select Customers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s OFFICIAL. MagicBand+ has been released in Disney World, and we’ve tried out all the new features. These next-generation MagicBands can do everything that normal MagicBands do, but they’ve got a few extra perks attached to them as well. The base cost for these bands is a bit more expensive than normal MagicBands — they start at $34.99 apiece. So are they really worth that extra cost? MagicBand+ Let’s analyze all the pros and cons of MagicBand+ so that you can decide whether these new bands are worth it to you. We’ll start with what’s GOOD about MagicBand+ and then analyze what’s not so great about these new bands. The PROS New Features Of course, the main reason that most people are getting the new MagicBand+ is for the new features. Specifically, you can interact with the 50th Anniversary statues, play a bounty hunter game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and see the band light up along with nighttime fireworks. MagicBand+ If you’re looking for fun, new ways to interact with Disney World, MagicBand+ can provide extra activities to keep you busy during the day. We’ve enjoyed waving at all the 50th Anniversary statues and hearing what they have to say to us — it’s fun that the phrase or song will change at each statue. Set your location settings to “always” for the best results And we feel like the bounty hunter game in Disney’s Hollywood Studios makes Galaxy’s Edge even more interesting. These games are especially good for kids who might want a fun activity that doesn’t require waiting in line. Click here to learn more about MagicBand+’s new features. More Interactivity Any time you pass close to a 50th Anniversary character statue, the band buzzes to let you know that it’s within range to wave and initiate an interaction with that statue. We really liked that feature, as it reminded us to look for the statues, and it was fun to see more Disney friends throughout the day. MagicBand+ Even when we were riding on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and the ride vehicle passed over the location of the Stitch statue in Tomorrowland, our band buzzed. Stitch This could get annoying if you’re really going all over the parks, but the statues are generally spread out enough that the buzz is just a friendly reminder to look for a nearby character statue. Hi friends! This draws attention to some cool details in the parks, so if you haven’t seen those character statues yet, MagicBand+ is a great tool to help you track them down. MagicBand+ can help you find the statues All of that is great, but what’s NOT so great about the bands? The CONS The Price As we mentioned before, MagicBand+ starts at $34.99. Most bands that have a design on them (not just a solid color) are $44.99. Some guests can get a discount, such as if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel and you order your MagicBand+ ahead of time or if you have an Annual Pass. However, many people will have to pay the increased price. More expensive than normal MagicBands Most normal MagicBands cost $29.99 or less in the parks (although we’ve seen many bands that were cheaper or more expensive than that!). Some designer bands or MagicBands that are part of a limited-time collection cost at least $34.99, and some are priced in the $50 range. But as far as base cost goes, MagicBand+ is more expensive than normal MagicBands. Check out the prices With MagicBands having increased in price a few different times over the last couple of years, and the free MagicBands that you’d get before a trip being discontinued, is it really worth it to pay an extra $5 (at least) for the new features? That will all depend on what you want to do in Disney World! Remember that you can keep using the old MagicBands or even use your smartphone (with the Magic Mobile feature) in the parks. These will continue to work like normal! Click here to learn about a discount on MagicBand+. They Must Be Charged One of the biggest issues that we’ve already run into with the MagicBand+ is that it needs to be charged. The band comes with a charger (included in the price), and Disney has said that the bands should be able to last between 1 and 3 days, depending on how much you use them. However, one of our bands was not fully charged when we got it, so we’ve had to charge it while we’re in the parks. Charger Disney recommends recharging the MagicBand+ every night for the best outcomes when you use it. We can definitely predict that people will forget to charge their MagicBand+ or even forget to bring the charger to Disney World in the first place if they didn’t buy it that trip! (Disney does sell the charging cables separately if you need a new one.) We’ve already got a bunch of other chargers and technology to pack, so it’s not super fun to have one more technology accessory to keep track of. Charging cable Remember that MagicBand+ will still work like a normal MagicBand even if it runs out of charge. It just won’t be able to do those extra things, like interact with character statues or play the bounty hunter game. However, you’ll still be able to get into the parks, enter the Lightning Lanes, connect photos to PhotoPass, open your hotel room door, etc. More Technology Glitches If you’ve planned a Disney World trip before, you might have noticed that Disney technology is not always 100% reliable. Sometimes the app crashes or the website refuses to load a page. It’s a big company, and a lot of people are trying to use the same technology at once, so it makes sense that the technology is prone to glitches. Lots of MagicBand+ Adding more technology to the mix in the form of MagicBand+ has already shown some extra hiccups in the system. For example, it can be tricky to get some character statues to respond once you wave. We’ve had some statues respond immediately, and others we had to wait a few seconds (or even up to 20 seconds) before any sound came out of the speakers. Abu! We’ve found that setting your location to “always” available for the Play Disney Parks app helps those character interactions go more smoothly. But it’s still not always reliable, and we still had some difficulty with certain statues (like Abu in Adventureland — you’ll need to stand back a little further from this statue, and be prepared for the sound to come from a little ways away from the statue, as the speakers aren’t located right next to it). Learn more about our experiences with the new features here. Some Confusing Elements Additionally, setting up MagicBand+ can be a little bit tricky. We’ve got a full step-by-step guide to help you get started once you purchase a MagicBand+, and you can see that here. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to set up MagicBand+. But as we mentioned before, the technology doesn’t always work perfectly. If you need help while you’re in Disney World, just ask a nearby Cast Member or head to Guest Relations for some assistance. The set-up isn’t always easy There you have it! It’s really up to you and your group to decide whether the new MagicBand+ is worth the cost in Disney World. Remember that regular MagicBands are still available in the parks and online, or you can use your old MagicBands on upcoming trips. And if you don’t want to use a MagicBand at all, you can use your smartphone instead with the MagicMobile feature. New MagicBands Want to learn more about MagicBand+? Check out these posts: The Only MagicBand+ Guide You Need to Read for Disney World MagicBand+ Is Now in Disney World — Come With Us to See It In Action Pricing Announced for New MagicBand+ in Disney World Step-by-Step Guide: How to Set Up MagicBand+ in Disney World Everything PLUS About MagicBand+ Every MagicBand+ Design You Can Get Right Now in Disney World Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest news from Disney World! Click here to read our ultimate MagicBand+ guide. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to buy a new MagicBand+ in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post MagicBand+ in Disney World: The Good, the Bad, and the Glitchy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. MagicBand+ is officially HERE! MagicBand+ On July 27th, MagicBand+ launched in Disney World, and designs were released in the parks, on shopDisney, and as pre-arrival options for hotel guests. We’re testing out MagicBand+ and have been sharing our full thoughts with you! But now let’s get a look at ALL of the MagicBand+ designs you can get in the parks! For a look at the MagicBand+ designs you can get at a DISCOUNT if you’ve got an upcoming Disney World Resort Hotel reservation, click here. And to see the ones you can get online, click here. For now, we’re going through all of the MagicBand+ designs we’ve seen in the parks! We spotted many of these over at Pin Traders in EPCOT, as well as in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Here’s a look at some of the spots where you can get MagicBand+: The Emporium at Magic Kingdom Pin Traders – Camera Center at EPCOT Celebrity 5 & 10 and Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs “Select merchandise locations” at Disney World’s hotels Let’s take a look at those designs! Special Designs There are solid-colored designs, as well as more special designs. Generally, you’ll find that the solid-colored designs are $34.99, while the more elaborate designs are $44.99. Annual Passholders and those with Disney World Hotel reservations may be eligible for pre-arrival discounts on certain MagicBand+ designs. In terms of the ones we saw today in the parks, first up is a Pink Disney Princess Design. Princesses The band is covered in princess designs featuring Ariel, Rapunzel, Jasmine, and more. The center “puck” features a crown, truly fit for a princess! Princesses This MagicBand+ is $44.99. You can get it online here For all the Mandalorian fans, you can pick up a Baby Yoda MagicBand+ (of course!) Baby Yoda Incoming The MagicBand has an orange “puck” in the center, and the band has a distressed design with Grogu on one side. It’s priced at $44.99 and is also available online. Can You See Him? If you’re looking to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary through your MagicBand+ design, you can. Pick up this 50th Anniversary Pink MagicBand+ and you’ll be celebrating in style. 50th Anniversary On the band, you’ll find 50th Anniversary designs alongside the Castle, and the center “puck” has a 50th design as well in the center of the castle. This one is priced at $44.99 and is available online. OoOoo One design that hasn’t popped up online yet but IS available in the parks (and is also available as a pre-arrival option) is the colorful Orange Bird MagicBand+. Orange Bird This design has a center puck designed to look like an orange, with a blue band covered in Orange Birds. So Fun! One side of the band also has a larger Orange Bird and some oranges as part of the design. Orange Bird If you love Mickey, then you might want to pick up the rainbow Mickey MagicBand+. Rainbow Mickey The band on this one is covered in rainbow-colored Mickey shapes… Rainbow Mickey …while the center “puck” has Mickey front and center! This design is $44.99 and is available online. Rainbow Mickey Another MagicBand+ design available is the “Be Happy” design. Be Happy This features a blue castle design on one side… Be Happy …Mickey on the other side holding a balloon while surrounded by a pink sky, and the words “be happy” on the center puck. It is a discounted design available as a pre-arrival option but is not currently available online. Be Happy There are a LOT of MagicBand+ designs, so we’re going to go through the remainder of these in a more rapid-fire way. Today at the Emporium we also found a MagicBand+ themed to Black Panther… Black Panther …a MagicBand+ for Disney Dads… Perfect for Dad …a Darth Vader MagicBand+ that’ll tempt you to join the Dark Side… Darth Vader …a Purple MagicBand+ with Minnie Mouse… Minnie MagicBand+ …a MagicBand+ covered in Disney Park snacks… SNACKS! …a Stitch-themed “Ohana is Family” MagicBand+… Stitch …a beautifully detailed MagicBand+ with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell… Peter Pan MagicBand …a Toy Story MagicBand+ with Buzz Lightyear and Woody… Toy Story …an Up-themed MagicBand+ with that iconic house and balloons… Up-Themed …a fireworks-themed MagicBand+ with some of Walt Disney’s most iconic words… Fireworks …a grey MagicBand+ covered in Mickey Mouse designs… Mickey! …a Grumpy-themed MagicBand+… Grumpy …an Iron Man MagicBand+… Iron Man …a MagicBand+ all about Pride… Pride …a MagicBand+ covered in Minnie’s bows… Minnie Bows …a MagicBand+ for Disney Moms… Disney Moms …and a MagicBand+ for Monsters University fans. MagicBand+ Keep in mind that these are the special designs we found at the Emporium. But over at Disney Springs, we spotted many of these designs plus a few more. More Designs Some MagicBand+ designs may sell out in certain places faster than others so keep that in mind as you hunt for the one of your dreams. Solid Color MagicBand+ Designs There are also solid-colored designs available. These are generally cheaper at $34.99 each. One of the ones we spotted in the park is the solid Black MagicBand+. It’s also available online. Solid Black We also spotted MagicBand+ designs in white… MagicBand+ …light pink… MagicBand+ …red… MagicBand+ …blue… MagicBand+ …a light purple/lilac color… MagicBand+ …and a light blue/teal color. MagicBand+ If it’s a more simple MagicBand+ you’re after, these could do the trick! More MagicBand+ Details While we were in the Emporium, we did see that the 2-per-item-per-person shopping limit was in place for MagicBand+ (this is different than the 10-per-item rule that now generally applies to other merchandise). Limit Also, in addition to the MagicBand+ designs, we saw that a MagicBand+ charging cable was available to buy. Remember that each MagicBand+ already comes with its own charging cable, but if you want to have a few extra on hand (in case you misplace one or leave it at home by accident), you can pick some up here. Charging Cable And that’s a current look at the MagicBand+ designs available in the parks right now! Remember that this is just a look at the ones we found today, but more designs will likely be released in the future, some designs are available online, and some designs are available as pre-arrival options. Designs might not be available everywhere or you might find different designs available depending on where you’re looking, so just keep that in mind! Which Will YOU Pick? To learn more about MagicBand+, click here to see our page FULL of MagicBand+ details. You can also click here for our step-by-step guide to setting up your MagicBand+, and click here to see videos of MagicBand+’s special features. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see MagicBand+ in action! 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 of these MagicBand+ designs is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Every MagicBand+ Design You Can Get Right Now in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Did you know you can travel with Disney beyond just their theme parks? ©Disney And we’re not talking about Disney Cruise Line (although have you seen the Disney Wish?! Check out all the amazing activities on board here). Adventures By Disney offers guided group vacations worldwide, and you can save some serious money on many trips when deals are being offered! From now until December 27th, you can save up to $350 on select Adventures By Disney excursions that take place from October 21st, 2022 to January 29th, 2023. ©Disney You can save $250 a person on trips to Costa Rica, Disneyland Resort & Southern California, and Wyoming. Guests booking trips to Australia, New Zealand, England & France, South Africa, Peru, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, and Italy can save $350 per person. For more information, check out the Adventures By Disney website. To book your vacation call (877) 728-7282. ©Adventures by Disney You can also reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations who can book this deal for ya! And the best part is that their services are 100% FREE to you! If you’re looking for more Disney deals, we’re always on the lookout for deals of all kinds. Check out the best Disney deals we found on Amazon this week, the Salt & Straw deal you can experience in the parks or from home, and we’re keeping you updated about all the Disney dining deals that are returning to the parks. Keep an eye on DFB for all the news on Disney deals! Is a Disney World Trip more expensive than a Disneyland trip? We did the math so you don’t have to! 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! Have you ever been on an Adventures By Disney vacation? Tell us about it in the comments below! The post Save BIG On International Disney Trips With This Deal! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to air travel, the industry is constantly faced with the need to innovate and invent the latest technology. Air travel has been a bit of a gamble recently. Airlines have to compete for travelers’ business, and because of that, there is some fierce competition between companies. Not only is that the case, but with the travel industry having been so volatile since the start of the global pandemic, airlines are looking for ways to entice customers to fly with them. And it looks like that’s exactly what Boeing is doing with the introduction of their new 777X aircraft — let’s check it out! According to CNN, the “world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet” will make its official debut in 2025 — a whopping five years after it was originally scheduled to enter into service. But, earlier this July Boeing displayed a test version of the aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow to give us an idea of what the 777X will look like. ©Tamara Hardingham-Gill via CNN This plane is huge and features folding wingtips which are a first in commercial aviation per CNN. Not only that, but the Boeing 777X can seat 426 passengers and is longer than both the 777-300ER and the Airbus A350-1000, two similar aircraft. That’s enough space for 10 18-inch wide economy seats! ©Tamara Hardingham-Gill via CNN Additional upgrades featured on the 777X are the larger windows — about 16% larger than the windows on a typical 777. Boeing stated that the “best features of the 777 and 787 Dreamliner families have been brought together for the 777X.” And like the Dreamliner, this new aircraft can maintain a lower cabin altitude of 6,000 feet — designed with improved technology to “counteract turbulence.” One of the test pilots of the aircraft, James Hanley, praised the modern system and indicated that it had been popular with other test pilots. ©Tamara Hardingham-Gill via CNN Additional popular features on the 777X are the folding wingtips like you might see on a Navy fighter jet. Because this is the first time a commercial aircraft has been fitted with folding wingtips, the US Federal Aviation Administration had to draft new regulations for the 777-9X and 777-8X. ©Tamara Hardingham-Gill via CNN The 777-9X has logged over 2400 flight hours since its maiden flight in 2020, and Boeing has already received around 376 orders for the 777X, with Qatar Airways being the first airline to receive the aircraft. We’re always on the hunt for the latest travel news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Click Here to See the 11 Airlines Confirmed to Fly Into the New Orlando International Airport Terminal C Want to learn more about the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport? Check out all the NEW dining options you’ll be able to choose from here. We asked Disney fans which airlines they recommend for flying to Disney World, and here’s what they said. We’ve also taken a look at the average cost to fly to Disney World this summer, and you can read more about that here. Here’s Our Complete Guide to Booking the Cheapest Flight to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you fly into Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A MASSIVE New Airplane Could Soon Fly You to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to things at Disney World, change is inevitable. Teppan Edo Things close, new rides open, new snacks arrive, and restaurant menus are constantly getting updated. Speaking of which, an EPCOT restaurant just recently had quite a few changes on its menu. Teppan Edo, over in the Japan Pavilion, has had some updates to its menu recently. One thing that we immediately noticed when looking at the updated menu is that the entire Wine section of the menu seems to be gone now. Here’s everything that was removed: Hakutsuru Plum Wine Kris Pinot Grigio Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Lincourt Steel Chardonnay Rainstorm Pinot Noir Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon Mumm Napa Prestige Brut We will be on the lookout to see if this is a glitch and they return. Violet Sake Martini from Teppan Edo There have been quite a few changes to the food on the dinner menu, too. Here’s what’s changed 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 Shrimp! 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 Teppan Edo 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 Teppan Edo Disney World restaurant menu updates happen often, so if you have your heart set on a certain food at a restaurant, be sure to check the menu on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app first. We’ll also continue to post menu updates when we spot them! Remember that you can make Disney World restaurant dining reservations 60 days in advance from the first day of your trip, so be sure to mark your calendars, especially if you’re looking to get a reservation at one of those hard-to-get spots! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you dined at Teppan Edo recently? Let us know what you think of these changes in the comments! The post Menu Changes Hit Teppan Edo in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a TON of great food options in Disney World that aren’t even inside the theme parks. Chicken Guy! The hotels have some delicious options, but Disney Springs is the one location where you can find good food around almost every corner! From Raglan Road to Jaleo to The BOATHOUSE, there are some awesome choices when it comes to sitting down for a meal. But, there’s also some great quick service spots, like Chef Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! The restaurant has been undergoing an expansion for a while, and now, the Chicken Guy! expansion is finally finished! Let’s go check it out. Chicken Guy! is a chicken tenders restaurant in the Town Center district of Disney Springs. It’s right under Planet Hollywood! You can get tenders grilled or fried, on their own or on sandwiches, and there are also some tasty sides. But, the thing that sets this place apart is probably the wide array of sauces you can get! There are over 20 sauces to choose from. Plenty of options When Chicken Guy! first opened up, it wasn’t super big, but now…it’s grown! The expansion is complete and there is a LOT more seating inside. The expansion was announced alllll the way back in the beginning of 2020, so it’s taken quite some time, especially due to the closures for the global pandemic. Chicken Guy was under construction for a while! The restaurant actually expanded into the Planet Hollywood gift shop next door. So now, there is a lot more room in here if you want to sit down and have some chicken! More seating There is a bunch of seating inside now, with some half-booths and high-top tables. So much room! We’ve got some new artwork in these new areas as well. Half booths There’s also a new drink station over here! More drink areas The expansion included new bathrooms as well. New bathrooms But, they were out of order when we visited. Not working right now! Don’t forget to stop by and say hi to Guy when you’re here! Hi Guy! We’re excited that there is more room inside now to eat, especially since it’s usually pretty toasty outside. Happy for the air conditioning! So, go on over and check it out for yourself next time you want some chicken tenders! So true For more food news and info around Disney World, check out the FULL LIST of Dole Whips you can get in Disney World, learn about the iconic EPCOT snack temporarily discontinued due to supply issues, and read about the 19 Disney snacks for under $10 that we like MORE than $50 meals. Tenders and sauces from Chicken Guy! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried Chicken Guy!? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the NEW Expansion of Chicken Guy! in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There is certainly no shortage of Loungefly backpacks in Disney! Loungefly backpacks are incredibly popular! Sometimes it feels like you can find Loungefly bags for everything — Disney movies, iconic Disney snacks, and so much more. Sometimes Loungefly backpacks show up online as exclusives, meaning you can’t get them anywhere else. We just found a new exclusive backpack online, and trust us when we say you won’t want to miss it! Now on Amazon, you can grab the Disney Princesses Castles Loungefly Backpack for $70! ©Amazon This Amazon Exclusive is a dark blue faux leather bag with an allover print of the different Disney princess castles. It has a front and main zippered pocket to hold your things, as well as two side slip pockets, and has adjustable shoulder straps! Buy the Disney Princesses Castles Loungefly Backpack right here! We also just recently made a list of the best Loungefly bags you can find on Amazon right now, and reported on the unique Loungefly bag we found in Animal Kingdom! ©Disney And if you are looking for more Disney items on Amazon, you will probably want to know about the Tiana-themed cookbook available for pre-order on Amazon. You can order it now for $17.99 and will officially be released on September 27th but you can order it now! ©Amazon As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news on all things Disney merchandise. See the BEST Disney Deals on Amazon right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Loungefly bag you own? Let us know below! The post A New Amazon-Exclusive Loungefly Just Dropped first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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