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Many things have reopened in Disneyland over the past year, but some things have still been missing. It’s back! While we’ve seen character meet and greets return as well as entertainment, some attractions have remained closed, like Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. But now, the ride is finally back open! This popular attraction did not open with the park in April 2021 due to being under refurbishment. In June, it was announced that the ride would reopen on July 25th, and we made sure we were on that ride the next day to check out what’s new! We’re in line — let’s go! This ride takes you on the adventure of Finding Nemo from under the water! Each seat on the submarine offers a different view, so you’ll see something a bit different every time you ride. Yep, you really go into a submarine! If you’re claustrophobic, this might not be the ideal ride for you. But, if you want to be literally underwater, it’s a great opportunity to do so — you don’t even have to get wet! FYI! The ride looks like it’s had some fresh paint and touch ups. So colorful! You look out of a porthole while you’re down here. We’re so excited to ride this again! See anyone? If you love Finding Nemo or Finding Dory, make sure to check out the ride on your next visit to Disneyland! It’s very blue down here Head on over to Tomorrowland to finally experience this ride once again! The line could get pretty long, especially since it just reopened, so make sure to give yourself ample amount of time, and keep checking those wait times on the Disneyland app! If you want more on Disneyland, don’t miss the iconic (and huge) new souvenir we found recently, and don’t forget to learn about another popular ride is closing for refurbishment soon. Go under the sea! Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! Planning a 2028 Disneyland trip? You’ll want to plan ahead for this! 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 Are you a lover of this ride, or would you rather skip it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! The post Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Has FINALLY Reopened in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been a lot of changes at the Orlando International Airport recently, and they’re not stopping any time soon! Orlando Airport Tons of flights have been canceled, as have some flight routes. And, we can’t forget about that huge new terminal being built that will open up this September! But, there have also been a lot of new routes added to Orlando. And now, two more cities are about to be able to fly straight to Orlando! Avelo Airlines is adding two new nonstop routes to Orlando — one from Lansing, Michigan and the other from Newport News/Williamsburg, Virginia. Avelo Airlines is a low-cost airline based out of Houston, Texas. ©Orlando International Airport The nonstop service to Lansing, Michigan will happen twice a week beginning October 26th. The nonstop service to Newport News/Williamsburg, Virginia will also happen twice a week and will begin on October 19th. There will also be a new nonstop route to Fort Lauderdale starting October 20th. And, guess what? The price of the flights from Virginia to Orlando start at $29! Yep, you read that right — for less than 30 bucks you can fly all the way to Florida from Virginia. Which airline is your favorite for traveling? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, this is an introductory rate and to get it you have to book your flight by August 9th, 2022. These fares are also only available on a limited number of flights and seats. And, a $20 charge applies to booking made through Avelo’s Customer Support Center. Orlando International Airport This isn’t the only airline that has added routes to Orlando International Airport recently. We’ve also seen Norse Atlantic Airways, Spirit Airlines, and Breeze Airways announce new routes coming to the airport. Spirit Airlines Almost a dozen airlines have also been announced for the new terminal coming to Orlando International Airport. The new terminal will have exciting new technology, restaurants, and stores, and will open on September 19th of this year. New Terminal ©Greg Angel via Twitter (@NewsGuyGreg) 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 take to Orlando? Tell us in the comments. The post Two More Cities Will Soon Have Direct Flights to Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Oh, Disney Springs, how we love you! Yum! We love heading to all the different restaurants and trying what’s new, and shopping ’till we drop! One of our favorite restaurants is The Edison, and we’re so happy to share they’ve announced their next event! On August 4th, 11th, and 18th from 7-9 PM, you can grab a ticket to experience the next installment of their Mixology series, all featuring Captain Morgan Rum! Different drinks and accompanying bites will be made and served each week. On August 4th, you can expect to try the “Dole Sip” and “Weekends at Nana’s” served with Tropical Ceviche and Roasted Pork and Apple Puree with Root Vegetables. August 11th will bring the “Front Porch Sipper” and “Fuego” served with Conch Fritters with Island Remoulade and Coconut Sticky Rice with Fried Snapper, Blood Orange Gastrique. During the last week on August 18th, you can drink the “Bit of Sass” and “Breakfast in Bed” and eat some Pigeon Peas and Grits, Breaded Blackened Mahi, Creole Emulsion, and Spiced Apple Cobbler with Seasonal Gelato. ©The Edison The events will take place each week at Lake Side Patio. If you’re 21 and older, be sure to grab your tickets HERE ASAP — they’re $65+ per person per week and are very limited! The Edison Looking for other things to do in Disney Springs? Don’t miss the Cirque Du Soleil show, how you can find a secret Disney Springs menu, and 5 Dole Whip creations we guarantee you didn’t know you could get there. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney Springs news! New details were released about the new hotel coming to Disney Springs — check them out here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What Disney Springs restaurant is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post Snag Your Tickets NOW for the Latest Event at The Edison in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’ve noticed a lot of happy treats around Disney World recently. Yes — happy. Cinderella Castle Looking for a snack that smiles back? Try the Pop Goes Bananas Cupcake at Everything Pop Century Shopping & Dining. We also can’t forget when we were hit with a wave of happiness when we caught a glimpse of the Baymax S’mores at The Ganachery. And to add to the list, over in Magic Kingdom, you can grab a happy cone! While we walked by Storybook Treats today, we noticed a new soft serve — the Happy Cone! This treat is part of the series of Seven Dwarfs Specialty Cones. We’ve already seen cones themed after Grumpy, Doc, Dopey, and Sneezy. And now, Happy has joined the party! Here it is! The Happy Cone is a chocolate-banana soft serve in a blue cone, with a chocolate belt buckle. Bananas and chocolate?! A yummy and bold choice considering banana might not be the first thing you think when you think ice cream. I mean chocolate covered bananas are a fan-favorite treat, so this isn’t too unexpected! It’s a combo we really happen to enjoy. YUM! OH…and we can’t forget the chocolate medallion featuring Happy. There He Is And if you’re going to grab the Happy Cone (or any frozen treat in Disney World, for that matter), be sure to eat it FAST! This melts quickly, so his treat starts to look pretty…well…sad. Uh-Oh So if this looks good to you, head over to Storybook Treats and grab your own for $5.99! But be quick, these flavors rotate often. If you’re looking for a frozen drink in Magic Kingdom instead, check out the Main Street Float at Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. Or for a sweet, frozen treat in Disney Springs, check out some of the Dole Whip Creations at Swirls on the Water. Watermelon Dole Whip Taco And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs 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 themed cones yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Latest Character Ice Cream Cone Has a BOLD Flavor Combo! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Corn Dog Castle is a great spot to get classic AND unusual corn dogs. Corn Dog Castle Located in Disney California Adventure, we’ve tried regular menu offerings like the Original Hand-dipped Corn Dog or the Cheddar Cheese Stick, but we’ve also gotten out of our comfort zone to try limited eats like the Christmas Dinner Corn Dog, a GREEN Corn Dog (yes, really), and even a Pepper-Jack Cheese Stick. Now there’s a breakfast corn dog (??) and we HAD to give it a try! Now available at Corn Dog Castle is the Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog, which is a corn dog topped with powdered sugar and raspberry jelly, and it comes with a Cutie orange or a small bag of chips for $9.29. Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog Behold the Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog! This breakfast dish is served until 12PM which is later than many other breakfast options in Disneyland Resort, so it might be a good option for late risers. Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog When it came to the raspberry sauce, we loved it! We thought it was sweet and paired nicely with the sausage, which also had a good flavor but was pretty small. This could make a good breakfast on the go — but it’s also an itty bitty bite of breakfast! Breakfast Sausage and Egg Corn Dog We did think the sausage could have been better. It was smaller than we expected (it was TEENY!) and we wished the egg was presented differently. (We’ll get into that more below.) The sausage had a good flavor but it was TINY Instead of being wrapped around the sausage like we thought it would be, the egg was just a big portion at the end of the corn dog, and the flavor was just okay. It had a bit of a maple flavor but it was kind of weird stuffed into the end of the corn dog. We had expected it to be more like the controversial Pickle Corn Dog, which came with a sausage wrapped in a pickle, but it wasn’t. There’s the egg! If you’re looking for a small protein-heavy breakfast, this would be a good option, but it’s probably worth a skip if you would prefer a bigger portion of sausage or a different presentation of egg. If you’re looking for other breakfast options in Disneyland, you can visit Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Downtown Disney for some tasty beignets, or try the Jolly Holiday Bakery for a variety of breakfast options. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express Beignet Keep following DFB for more Disney food reviews! Is a Disney World trip more expensive than a Disneyland trip? 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 Would you try this corn dog? Tell us in the comments! The post We're Trying a Breakfast Corn Dog in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. One of the most classic rides in both Disneyland and Disney World is the Haunted Mansion. This ride takes guests through a spooky mansion with visits from hitchhiking ghosts, Constance Hatchaway (the sinister bride), and Madame Leota (a clairvoyant spirit). If you’re a big fan of this attraction, you’ve got to see the newest souvenirs in Disneyland! Haunted Mansion at Disneyland We’ve seen a lot of new merchandise that features the Haunted Mansion recently, such as a Spirit Jersey, Minnie ears, and some home decor. Some of the items we spotted today in Disneyland are also available online, so check out this collection to see what needs to be on your next Disney shopping list. Today we found 12 (!!) new Haunted Mansion items at Disney California Adventure. You can find them in the Five & Dime gift shop there. Clothes In terms of new clothes, we found a t-shirt that says “Is This Room Actually Stretching?” with a picture of the stretching room on the front. You can get it for $36.99. Stretching Room Tee There was also a collared, long-sleeve shirt that says “Call In the Spirits,” which is a reference to Madame Leota. Down one of the sleeves, it finishes the quote with “Wherever They’re At.” It’s available for $54.99. Long Sleeve Shirt For those hot California days, you can get a tank top that says “Beware of hitchhiking ghosts!” with a few cartoon ghosts on the front. This one is $36.99. Tank top Or, if you get a bit chilly, you can check out the Hitchhiking Ghosts hoodie, which is available for $64.99. It says “A Ghost will follow you home!” with a little ghost sticking out of the front pocket. Hoodie There are a few bottoms here as well, including these Haunted Mansion sweatpants, which have the same pattern as the spooky wallpaper in the mansion. You can get them for $49.99. Sweatpants And we also spotted some shorts, which have a tie-dye pattern and are covered in quotes from the ride. Shorts You can get the shorts for $39.99. Accessories There were several accessories available to add to your spooky outfit. The Madame Leota Hat shows the spirit surrounded by pearls. Baseball Cap You can get it for $29.99 in Disneyland, or find it online at shopDisney for $27.99. Click here to buy the Madame Leota Hat. Or you might prefer the Haunted Mansion Bride Minnie Ears, which show Constance beside her headless husband. They have flowers instead of a bow in the middle, and there’s a short veil on the back. You can get these for $29.99. They used to be online as well, but unfortunately, they’ve sold out. Bride Ears There are a couple of bags at this spot, like the Stretching Room purse, which shows images from the iconic room inside the mansion. It’s a cylindrical shape with a detachable crossbody strap. Stretching Room Purse You can get this bag for $39.99 either in Disneyland or online at shopDisney! Click here to buy the Stretching Room Bag. And the last accessory we spotted was another bag — the Bride Mini Backpack. This backpack has embossed images of Constance Hatchaway and her headless husband, along with some wedding portraits. “Kiss the bride” is embroidered on the front as well. Backpack You can get this for $49.99 at Disneyland or save a few bucks by ordering it online, where you can get it for $44.99. Click here to buy the Bride Mini Backpack. Other A couple of miscellaneous items include a Haunted Mansion notebook featuring Madame Leota for $29.99… Notebook …and a Singing Busts Pet Toy! This toy has 5 soft padded singing busts connected via a purple rope chew toy. Pet Toy You can get it for $19.99 in Disneyland or online at shopDisney. Click here to buy the Singing Busts Pet Toy. If you’re in the mood for more online Disney shopping, you can check out some Disney items on Amazon that you’ll be glad you bought NOW. Or see a couple of NEW pairs of Minnie ears that will match just about any outfit. We’re always looking out for the best Disney deals and newest merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB to get all the updates. Click here to find MORE Haunted Mansion merchandise online. 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 Which of the new Haunted Mansion items is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post New Haunted Mansion Items Now in Disneyland AND Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s stroll over to EPCOT to get a look at the latest updates around the park! EPCOT Of course, the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is going on. But there’s so much more happening right now, beyond the food and wine — construction, new merchandise, and more! So, let’s take a look at what’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates Refreshment Port Of course, there are tons of new treats to bite into around the park, thanks to the Food & Wine Festival. But a new item was added to the Refreshment Port — the Soft Serve Apple Cinnamon Waffle Cone! Cinnamon Apple Waffle Cone…In a Cup This treat is $5.79, and basically came out of the machine already melted. It was packed with fall flavors though, so if you’re looking for a taste of the season, this is for you! Check Out the Review for the Cinnamon Apple Waffle Cone EPCOT Construction Updates There’s a lot changing around the area! We’re seeing construction on the new Moana attraction progressing, with new rock formations and scaffolding continuing to appear. Construction But that’s not the only construction around the park. We’re still running into a black tarp covering a large section of Mitsukoshi — where the pick-a-pearl experience used to be. Black Tarp Still Up EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop We saw a toooon of new merchandise arrive at Creations Shop! We’ll start off the new Dooney & Bourke Princess collection! (P.S. you can also find this on shopDisney!) It includes a satchel for $268… Satchel …a Backpack for $268… Mini backpack …and a Tote for $298! Tote bag The collection’s print features princesses like Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Moana, and more! We’ve also spotted the collection at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom! Shop the Entire Collection Here There were some new cups, like the Tiana Cup for $19.99. It features Tiana with a beignet, as well as some other New Orleans-inspired icons! Tiana Cup There was also a Goofy Mug for $27.99. This mug is new to Disney World, but you can also grab one on shopDisney! Goofy Mug It has a removable top, that’s shaped like his hat! Get the Goofy Mug Here You can also snag the Soul Spirit Jersey over here for $74.99. We’re happy to see some Soul representation around the park! Soul Spirit Jersey There’s also a Girl’s Minnie Crop Shirt for $24.99, that features Minnie with the Disney World logo. Minnie Shirt And if you’re looking for a fun decoration for your house, check out the Boot Plant for $24.99. The boot is shaped like Woody’s, and is a fun way to add a touch of Disney to your home. Plant There’s a Big Foot Remy Plush too, which follows the same “big foot” style we’ve seen other plushes come in. You can grab him for $29.99. Hi, Remy! For a fun game to pass the time, check out the Guardians of the Galaxy Pin Ball Machine Game for $14.99! Pinball Game There’s also a Monsters, Inc. Pin for $9.99 that features the iconic motto, “We scare because we care.” We Scare Because We Care And, for some jewelry, you can also snag the Figment Necklace for $24.99… Figment Necklace …or the Figment Earrings for $19.99. Earrings And those are all of the updates from this location! Disney Traders Remember that Remy Big Foot Plush? Well, you can find another character at Disney Traders — the Bolt Big Foot Plush! (He’s also on shopDisney!) Bolt! You can grab him for $29.99. Get the Bolt Big Foot Plush ONLINE Here There’s also the Moon Knight Action Figure for $29.99, which is a fun item for any Moon Knight fan! Moon Knight Action Figure And that’s all of the new merch we spotted at Disney’s Traders! Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay Chewie fans! We found the toy for you — the Chewbacca Toy for $34.99. Chewie There’s also Obi-Wan Kenobi Wall Art for $39.99, which shows the Obi-Wan and Darth Vader fight scene from the series. Wall Art And those are all of the new items over here! Port of Entry Over at Port of Entry, we found the Figment Oven Mitt that’s part of the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise! It’s $14.99. Figment Mitt We also saw another late Flower and Garden Festival arrival (much like the Mickey Topiary Plush). We’re talking about the Orange Bird Loungefly Bucket Bag for $70! A Little Late… And that’s all we saw over at Port of Entry! Treasure of Xandar There are SCENTED Groot Plushes over here for $24.99. They smell like cinnamon and cedar! Look At Him! And that’s the only new item from Treasures of Xandar! Check Out Some More Information on These Plushes Mexico Pavilion Over at Princesa de Cristal, we saw some fun skull jewelry pieces, like these earrings for $79… Earrings …a necklace for $75... Skull Necklace …a floral skull necklace for $100… Floral …and a guitar necklace for $65. Guitar And in Mexico Pavilion, we also saw these Coco Pins! The double set is $17.99… Double Set …while the Miguel Pin… Miguel …and Hector Pin are $9.99 each. Hector And that’s all from Mexico Pavilion! France Pavilion Over at Plume et Palette, we saw Louis Vuitton bags arrive! Bags We also saw Les Halles get the Purple Castle Spirit Jersey for $79, which is also available on shopDisney! Spirit Jersey It includes the castle, as well, and has some colorful dots. Get the Spirit Jersey Online Here They also got the matching Castle Loungefly for $95. Loungefly And that’s all from the France Pavilion! Norway Pavilion The Viking Ears restocked over here! They’re great for any trip to Norway…or the Norway Pavilion. Restocked Ears They also got this white Norway Zip-Up Jacket for $64.99. Norway Jacket That’s all from this pavilion! China Pavilion The only new piece of merchandise over here is the Floral Headband for $14.95! Floral Headband It has white, blue, pink, and green flowers! Italy Pavilion We saw the Mickey Pizza Chef get restocked over here, so grab him ASAP for $34.99. Plush That’s the only new/restocked item we spotted over here. Food & Wine Pop Up Keep your clothes clean while showing off your baking skills with the Tiana Apron for $34.99! Tiana Apron It follows the same theme as the rest of her Food & Wine Collection. Check Out the Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Here Epcot General Updates The National Geographic sign was moved from Disney’s Animal Kingdom to EPCOT, near the aquarium. This was done in celebration of shark week! Moved to EPCOT! We also saw a dedication plaque arrive near the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. Dedication Plaque The old EPCOT signs over the Ticket Booths were removed, so you may notice they’re missing during your next trip. What the Ticket Booths Currently Look Like And the Gran Fiesta Tour got their 4 skeletons back! Skeletons Are Back And that wraps up all of the updates from around EPCOT! If you’re looking for more updates from Disney World, check out what’s new in Disney Springs! Or check out the newest updates from Animal Kingdom. Tree of Life And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out More Details from 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. Which new piece of merchandise is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Louis Vuittons Have Arrived at the Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If there’s one thing to know about Disney World, it’s that there’s almost always something happening! Cinderella Castle Recently, we saw some changes come to the merchandise rule limiting the number of items you can buy at Disney World stores, and we’ve also seen the closure of the BoardWalk Bakery as it makes way for the new BoardWalk Deli. Today, we’re heading to Magic Kingdom to take a look at what’s new! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Big Top Treats Let’s get right into it and start with the food! Over at Big Top Treats inside Big Top Souvenirs, you can find house-made caramel corn. We noticed on a recent visit that the bag has changed. It now features a picture of Dumbo the Flying Elephant! Dumbo Popcorn Bag The Dumbo ride can be found nearby and the whole area is themed after the circus scene in the movie. The popcorn bag now says “Dumbo Delights.” Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies The Uncle Orville Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sundae has disappeared from the menu again. It’s gone again! This menu item appeared for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, disappeared, came back, and now it’s gone again. They likely sold out of the bath tubs again and are waiting for another shipment to arrive. Click here to read our review of the Uncle Orville Sundae! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Construction keeps moving right along over at the new TRON coaster in Tomorrowland. Disney hasn’t shared an opening date for this ride yet, but we can see progress being made on the ride. We’ll keep checking back to see what other additions are made. TRON construction Over on Main Street, U.S.A., the Main Street Confectionery has a new sign! There’s a new sign! It says “Main Street Confectionery The Home of Mars Candy Treats.” Click here to see an update on what’s happening with the Walt Disney World Railroad! Magic Kingdom General Updates Merida is back meeting and greeting in the Magic Kingdom! She’s back! She’s meeting back at her old location at Fairytale Gardens. You can check the My Disney Experience app to see what times she and other characters will be out. Click here to see ALL of the character meet and greets that have returned to “normal” in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Plaza Del Sol Plaza Del Sol is the gift shop at the end of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, so naturally we found lots of swashbuckling new merchandise items. First up is this long sleeve shirt for $44.99. It’s gray and has a skull with two crossed swords. It also has the year 1973 on it, which is when the ride opened in the Magic Kingdom. Long sleeve shirt We also saw this shirt that says “I’m Just the Right Amount of Wrong.” It is $24.99. Just the Right Amount of Wrong There is a tank top here that says “Yo Ho, Yo Ho” for $24.99. Yo Ho Tank Top And there’s also this white shirt that says “Look Like a Mermaid Play Like a Pirate.” Look Like a Mermaid Shirt It has a mermaid tail as well as a pirate hat and anchor on it, too. It is $24.99. Main Street Emporium Over at the Main Street Emporium, we saw some more Pride merchandise. June is Pride month, but we’re still seeing the merchandise around the parks, and at the Emporium, we spotted this Pride Pet Shirt for $24.99. Pride Pet Shirt There were even a couple of new mugs! We saw this Hercules mug for $22.99… Hercules Mug …this Poison Apple mug for $19.99… Poison Apple Mug …and this Winnie the Pooh Hunny mug for $19.99, as well. Honey Mug Looking for a new pair of ears? We spotted these Princess Jasmine Loungefly Ears for $49.99! These ears are dark blue with moons and gold embellishments. The bow is even made to look like the headpiece Jasmine wears in the movie. Princess Jasmine Ears We also saw this Winnie the Pooh Cookie Jar! It’s $54.99 and is white with flowers and bees. Winnie the Pooh Cookie Jar Need a new hat? Check out this Star Wars Hat we also saw at the Emporium for $29.99. Star Wars hat And finally for the Main Street Emporium, we saw this Stitch plant pot! Stitch planter It is white with yellow polka dots and comes with a wooden stand. You can grab it for $34.99. Hundred Acre Goods Hundred Acre Goods is the gift shop at the end of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and is filled with Winnie the Pooh items. Recently, we saw this Roo plush. Roo Plush You can grab it for $22.99. Bonjour Village Gifts Bonjour Village Gifts is located near the Beast’s Castle and Be Our Guest in Fantasyland. When we were there, we noticed an… interesting looking coffee mug. It’s one in the shape of Big Al from the Country Bear Jamboree! Big Al Coffee Mug We’d be lying if we said we weren’t a little creeped out by this mug, but it definitely is unique! You can have it for $49.99. Main Street Cinema The Main Street Cinema is where you’ll find the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection. First up, the 50th Anniversary Citizen Alarm Clock has been restocked. You can grab it for $35. Alarm clock You can also get the 50th Anniversary Plate Set. Plate Set The plates have scenes from iconic Magic Kingdom rides like Peter Pan’s Flight and the Mad Tea Party. The set is $55. Star Traders At Star Traders we saw not one but two new Stitch items! We saw this Stitch Shirt for $36.99… Stitch shirt …and this Stitch table runner for $49.99! Table runner Both items are bright and colorful and are perfect for summer. Memento Mori The Halloween season is just around the corner, and we’re seeing tons of new Haunted Mansion merchandise as a result, including some new pins! First up, we have this pin that says “Foolish Mortal” that is $9.99. Foolish Mortal Pin There’s also this pin that has The Bride and says “I’m a Heart Breaker.” It is $12.99. The Bride pin We also saw these Haunted Mansion bookends that look like gravestones! Haunted Mansion bookends One even features the iconic gravestone for poor Fred (a great big rock fell on his head). The bookends are $44.99. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe At Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, we saw some new ornaments. There this Pride Ornament for $17.99 that says “One Disney Family” on one side with a picture of Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, and Minnie on the other. Pride Ornament There was also this ornament that has Mickey and Minnie on vacation. Mickey and Minnie on vacation Mickey’s wearing sunglasses and a brightly patterned shirt and they look like they’re smiling for the camera. You can grab this ornament for $26.99. Frontier Trading Post Frontier Trading Post had tons of new pins when we were there recently. There was this Baby Yoda “Wild Child” pin set for $17.99… Wild Child …this Ant-Man pin for $9.99… Ant-Man pin …a Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas pin for $9.99 that says “Nightmares come true…” Sally Pin …this pin that says “Nightmare King” and has Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas for $9.99… Nightmare King pin …a Star Wars mystery pin set for $19.99… ‘Star Wars’ mystery pin set …and a Haunted Mansion mystery pin set for $17.99. Haunted Mansion pin set Also at Frontier Trading Post were some items celebrating the 30th anniversary of the movie Aladdin. There was a phone case for $34.99 that had Aladdin and Jasmine flying above Agrabah on their magic carpet with a 30th anniversary logo. The case also has a 3-D effect. ‘Aladdin’ phone case There was also a magnet that matched the phone case. ‘Aladdin’ magnet The magnet was $14.99. Tomorrowland Light and Power Tomorrowland Light and Power is where you can get all sorts of unique phone cases, including ones you can design yourself! When we were there recently, we noticed that there were some new designs themed around Thor: Love and Thunder. There was a case that had Thor… Thor case …a case that had The Mighty Thor… The Mighty Thor case …a case that had an allover pattern that said “New Asgard, Norway…” New Asgard phone case …and one that said “All Hail King Valkyrie.” King Valkyrie phone case If you don’t want a phone case, you can get wireless headphone cases here, as well. You can get headphone cases, too. The headphone cases start at $19.99. Uptown Jewelers And finally, at Upton Jewelers, we saw the new Princess Dooney & Bourke Collection! There’s a satchel bag that’s $268. Satchel You can also get a tote for $298. Tote Or you can get the backpack for $268. Backpack Click here to see more about the Disney Princess Dooney & Bourke collection! And that’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom! For more Disney news, check out the new concept art for Disney’s Moana attraction coming to EPCOT, and make sure to take a look at everything you need to know about Disney’s MagicBand+ that’s being released tomorrow! MagicBand+ Plus, if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom soon, make sure to check out this Festival of Fantasy showtime change if you’re interested in catching the parade. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news! Click here to see how to fix 39 things you’ll hate about 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’s your favorite thing to do in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: A 50th Anniversary Treat Has Disappeared AGAIN first appeared on the disney food blog. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When it comes to shopping for Disney items, deciding exactly what you’re going to add to your collection can be the hardest part! 2022 Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Between designer collaborations, Disney collectibles, and exclusive merchandise — chances are there’s something for just about every Disney fan out there. Lucky for you, we’re making that choice just a little bit easier by sharing the Disney items on Amazon you’ll be glad you bought now! Celebrate your love of all things Disney while cooking a delicious meal thanks to the Disney Princess Tiana’s Cookbook. It includes fifty different recipes ranging from sweet to savory. ©Amazon You can pre-order it for $17.99 now, and it will be shipped out when it’s released on September 27th, 2022! Click Here to Pre-Order the Princess Tiana Cookbook Although Hey Disney! hasn’t rolled out in Disney World just yet, you can practice at home with the Amazon Alexa Echo Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Stand. ©Amazon The stand is compatible with the Echo Show 5 Generations 1 and 2, and you can get it now for $24.99. Click Here to Buy the Amazon Alexa Echo Disney World Stand Something wicked this way comes…and it’s this NEW Hocus Pocus Tricks & Wits Card Game from Funko! ©Amazon See if you can defeat the Sanderson Sisters in this card game before the Black Flame Candle runs out! It’s recommended for 2 to 4 players of all ages. Pre-order it now for $8.99 for a release date of September 27th, 2022. Click Here to Pre-Order the Hocus Pocus Card Game Halloween is right around the corner, and you’ll be glad you got prepared nice and early with this Minnie Mouse Halloween Icon Shirt! ©Amazon It features pumpkins, spiders and spiderwebs, bats, ghosts, and all sorts of spooky details. Get it now for $22.99. Click Here to Buy the Minnie Mouse Halloween Shirt Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news and more! Check Out All the Halloween Disney Merchandise You Can Get Online Here Looking for more Disney shopping news? The new MagicBand+ will be released in Disney World and online SOON, and you can check out everything we know about the new devices here. Plus, Disney just released a TON of new ears and Haunted Mansion merchandise online — you can check it all out here! If you’re thinking about heading to the Disney parks soon, keep in mind that park pass reservations are still required for guests. Plus, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Disney World this year, and over in Disneyland guests can get their spooky on at Oogie Boogie Bash! 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 piece of Disney merchandise to collect? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Disney Items on Amazon You'll Be Glad You Bought Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been stuck on whether to visit Disney World or Disneyland Resort? Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! It’s a tough call! To begin with, they both offer different things, like attractions, lands, and food, and location is also a factor. But, we know that a big decision maker with what trip you should take is how much they both cost. So, we’re going to figure out if a trip to Disney World is more expensive than a trip to Disneyland Resort. Let’s look at an example trip for the same exact dates and number of people in Disney World and Disneyland. We chose our hypothetical trip to take place from December 5th to December 11th, 2022 and be for 4 people. This is typically a less crowded time at the parks. We’re also choosing a moderate resort or comparable at both locations to be fair. Do note that prices will vary based on when you book your trip, the length of stay, which hotel you book, etc. Starting in Disney World, a base room for 4 people at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort: Riverside is $310 per night for the weeknights, and $362 per night, for Friday and Saturday night, before tax. So we’re looking at $1,964 total for the hotel, before tax. Port Orleans Riverside Moving on to tickets, you gotta get Park Hoppers, right?! So, let’s assume you’re only getting a 5-day ticket, since those other two days won’t be full days due to travel. A 5-Day Park Hopper Ticket starting on May 5th, 2022 is $632.94 per person, before tax — multiply that by the 4 people in your group and it comes to $2,531.76 total, before tax. EPCOT! Okay, we know how much Disney World costs, now how about Disneyland Resort? We chose the Paradise Pier Hotel, as it’s comparable to a moderate at Disney World. For 4 people during the dates we previously chose, a standard room is $437.00 per weeknight, and $477.00 on the Friday and Saturday nights of our stay, before tax. Multiply that by the 6 nights that you’re staying there and it comes to $2,702.00, before tax. Paradise Pier Hotel Since we got a Park Hopper ticket in Disney World, we obviously have to get one in Disneyland! So, a 5-day Park Hopper Ticket at Disneyland Resort is $440 per person, before tax. Multiply that by the 4 people in your group and it comes to $1,760 total, before tax. California Adventure With these two trips, Disney World comes out to be $4,495.76 and Disneyland Resort comes out to be $4,462. The hotel stay at Disneyland is more expensive than that at Disney World, but the ticket prices at Disney World are higher — high enough to make Disneyland the *slightly* cheaper trip. Animal Kingdom This also obviously isn’t taking travel to the resorts into account, because that varies greatly depending on where you live and if you could drive or would have to fly. But, basing it just off of theme park tickets and hotels, Disney World is slightly more expensive. Tower of Terror Beacon of Magic However, let’s not forget, you are possibly getting more for your money in Disney World! There are 4 theme parks and 2 water parks compared to Disneyland’s 2 theme parks — Disney World simply has more to offer than Disneyland does! We also think it’s much easier to fill up a week-long trip at Disney World than Disneyland. So, it’s all about what you want to get with your money! Magic Kingdom We hope this helps you decide which resort will work best for you on your next Disney vacation! Keep in mind that discounts and special packages can change these numbers dramatically. Stay tuned to DFB for more news on Disney pricing and discounts! Click here to see some sneaky ways to save money in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like Disney World or Disneyland better? Let us know in the comments! The post Is a Disney World Trip More Expensive Than a Disneyland Trip? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is undergoing some massive transformations, and some of those changes are taking BIG steps forward. Boardwalk construction We’ve seen ride testing underway at the TRON attraction, training begin for the reopening of the Walt Disney World Railroad, huge updates on the Moana attraction, and more. But now we’ve got ANOTHER update! Disney’s BoardWalk is getting some big changes in the upcoming months. First up, changes will be made at the BoardWalk Inn. Those changes will include some lobby redesigns, room upgrades, and a new coffee shop. The BoardWalk is also getting a new spot called the BoardWalk Deli. This new restaurant will take the place of BoardWalk Bakery and will feature hand-pipped cannolis, house-made bagels, and all kinds of sandwiches. BoardWalk Bakery has already closed in anticipation of this change. BoardWalk Deli will open in the summer of 2022. It’s Closed! But those aren’t the only changes being made at the BoardWalk. Also coming to this spot is the NEW The Cake Bake Shop from Gwendolyn Rogers! This new table service restaurant and bake shop will feature savory and sweet menus, an afternoon tea service, and ALLLLLL kinds of cake, cookies, and more! Cake Bake Shop in Indianapolis Broad Ripple We’ve already shared why this spot could be THE place for bridal showers and special events, and we even got an EXCLUSIVE interview with Gwendolyn Rogers herself to get some insider info about the upcoming spot. Click here to read our FULL exclusive interview with Gwendolyn Rogers But now we’ve got an update! In a post on Instagram, the Cake Bake Shop and its owner, Gwendolyn Rogers, shared that they are “another step closer to opening at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.” The new shop is set to open in 2023. ©The Cake Bake Shop via Instagram The photo shows Gwendolyn Rogers in front of the former location of the ESPN Club, with a sign that says “The Cake Bake Shop — Coming 2023.” This seems to further confirm that The Cake Bake Shop will be taking over at least part of the ESPN Club’s former location on the BoardWalk. We recently saw that the big weights and other signage from the ESPN Club had been removed from this location. It seems work here is moving right along as it transforms into the new home of The Cake Bake Shop! The former ESPN Club We cannot wait to see what The Cake Bake Shop brings to Disney’s BoardWalk, and check out alllll of those sweet and savory treats. Cake Bake Shop in Indianapolis Broad Ripple Want to learn more about The Cake Bake Shop? Click here for our exclusive interview with Gwendolyn Rogers, and click here to see the menu items and pricing for items that could be on the Disney World menu. To learn more about other changes being made in Disney World, click here to see how a shopping rule has CHANGED in the parks, and click here to get a first look at the changes coming to Victoria & Albert’s. As always, stay tuned 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. Are you excited about the opening of The Cake Bake Shop? Tell us in the comments! The post The Cake Bake Shop is One Step Closer to Opening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Parts of EPCOT look a bit like a maze right now, with a LOT of walls up to hide construction sites. This park is in the middle of a major (we’re talking years-long) transformation, which has already brought us 2 new rides, a few new restaurants, and an extension of the France pavilion in World Showcase. Now, we’ve got an update about another EPCOT project that’s currently in the works! Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is a walk-through attraction coming to the World Nature section of EPCOT. This is the big construction site that you’ll see right behind Spaceship Earth. We’ve seen some concept art for this attraction, and we’ve been tracking the project’s progress, which you can see from the EPCOT Monorail. But now Disney has released NEW concept art! Imagineer Zach Riddley shared some new concept art and details for Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana on his Instagram page. Previously, Disney announced that this attraction will teach guests about the water cycle and how important it is to our lives. Riddley explained a bit more about how this will happen, using a graphic that he said represents the style that “will be used throughout the attraction.” ©Disney This map of the water cycle was “inspired by the design and visual language” of Moana. Riddley also shared that the EPCOT team “created many original pieces that focus on the dynamic movement of water as it travels around the experience.” Pictures like the one above will be used to “guide guests through the cycle of water in fun and engaging ways to tell our story of the vital link we share with water across our planet, and inspire the important role we all share in preserving this life-giving and life-sustaining precious resource.” Journey of Water Concept Art as seen in The EPCOT Experience It sounds like guests will walk through the attraction to see rock formations, fountains, and other water features, and along the way, they’ll also see graphics that explain the water cycle. Journey of Water Concept Art as seen in The EPCOT Experience Right now, the space for this attraction is very busy, with construction crews hard at work. We can see rock formations starting to take place already! More progress In other concept art that Disney shared this year, we got a more complete look at the attraction. There seem to be several shady and covered areas, with both trees and overhangs along the pathway. And you can spot a few different water features, such as fountains, waterfalls, and even jumping water. Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney Disney hasn’t shared an opening date or timeframe for this attraction yet. We’ll continue to watch for more updates from Disney, so stay tuned with DFB for more of the latest news! Click here to learn more about Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. 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 excited for this new EPCOT attraction? Let us know in the comments. The post NEW Concept Art Revealed for EPCOT’s Upcoming ‘Moana’ Attraction 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+ — the next generation of MagicBands — is officially arriving in Disney World tomorrow. But even if you won’t be in the parks, you can get one of the new MagicBands at Disney’s online store, shopDisney. And now we know WHEN those bands will be available. MagicBand+ MagicBand+ bands will have all the same features as normal MagicBands, plus a few new features like being able to interact with the gold 50th Anniversary statues around Disney World. If you’re hoping to use one of these bands on your next trip, you’ll need to know how to get one. Get your alarms ready, because we’ve got the official time that MagicBand+ will arrive online. Disney has announced that MagicBand+ bands will arrive online at shopDisney beginning at 7AM PT (that’s 10AM EST), tomorrow, July 27th. When Disney accidentally released MagicBand+ a little bit early in Disney Springs, those bands sold out very quickly, so it’s possible that the online bands will also go fast. For the best chance of getting one, we recommend being ready to shop right when they’re released. MagicBand+ shopDisney may utilize an online waiting room, like they do with other big merchandise releases. If that’s the case, you can expect to wait for a little while (usually no more than 10 to 15 minutes in our experience, although this time it could be longer) before you’re able to actually purchase a MagicBand+. shopDisney Waiting Room ©Disney Want to learn more about MagicBand+? We’ve got a lot of posts explaining the new features: The Only MagicBand+ Guide You Need to Read for Disney World First Look at MagicBand+ in ACTION in Disney World Step-by-Step Guide: How to Set Up MagicBand+ in Disney World Pricing Announced for MagicBand+ in Disney World Everything PLUS about MagicBand+ in Disney World MagicBand+ Is About to Take Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the Next Level So set your alarms for 7AM PT tomorrow, July 27th, and head to shopDisney.com right when that time hits! We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates. Click here to learn more about MagicBand+. 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 going to buy MagicBand+ in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT! What TIME Disney Will Release MagicBand+ Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On our group Land Adventure to New England, you’ll discover the local charm and unique culture of this celebrated region as you visit stops throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. For today’s Adventure Moment, let’s start at the very beginning (in our first destination, that is!). A very good place to start … View the full article

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Disney World is ever-changing and evolving, with new things happening all the time. Hollywood Studios is a busy place! We keep up with everything new happening in the parks so you can stay updated, from new entertainment to merchandise. So, let’s take a look at what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Mickey’s of Hollywood In Mickey’s of Hollywood, we found a new Buzz Lightyear action figure that we had previously seen in Disneyland! You can get Buzz for $16.99. Buzz is here! There is also a toy that includes both Buzz and Sox the robot cat. Get it for $24.99. Best buds Zurg has made his way over to Hollywood Studios as well — get the figure for $24.99. Uh oh… There’s a new Sully purse available in here for $24.99… How cute! …and a Sully cross body bag for $34.99. We love him We also found new youth Mickey Crocs! Just little! These are $44.99. Legends of Hollywood In Legends of Hollywood, there’s a new tie dye tank top with Cinderella Castle on it! Perfect for summer! You can get it for $36.99. Celebrity 5 & 10 We found a new Poster Calendar inside the Celebrity 5 & 10 for $24.99… This will look pretty up on your wall! …an Obi-Wan Kenobi phone case for $29.99… Darth Vader is there too! …a Let’s Play Sarge Says pin for $9.99… This one’s unique! …an Alien Toy Story Land pin for $9.99… A nice little keepsake …and an Ariel pin for $9.99. Under the sea! Finally, we found this new Tiana water bottle! Fun colors! You can get it for $19.99. Sunset Ranch Pins & Souvenirs There are a bunch of new pins on Sunset Boulevard! We found a Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty pin… So noble …a Hawkeye: Sharp Shooter pin… Do you like Hawkeye? …a Loki: Master of Mischief pin… One of our favorite villains! …an Iron Man: Invincible pin… End Game would like a word …a King of Wakanda pin… Wakanda Forever …an Ant Man pin… Ant Man …a Rocket & Groot pin… Best friends! …and an Amazing Spider-Man pin! So many Marvel pins! All of these pins are $9.99 each. Tower Hotel Gifts Inside Tower Hotel Gifts, there is new artwork featuring Hades and Meg from Hercules called “My Little Nut Meg” for $399. A fun name! We also saw new Dumbo artwork by Thomas Kinkade. Just adorable This piece is $99. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities A new Princess Leia portrait is available in here for $96… New artwork! …and there is new Jabba the Hutt wall decor for $160. What do you think? We found a new green Padawan Lightsaber in Dok’s for $19.99… Just a little one! …and some Shoulder Armor for $19.99. Gotta stay safe! Check out this new Star Compass, available for $29.99… To guide you among the stars …and these Mini Jedi Busts, which are $110. Buy this, you will Finally, we saw that the Princess Leia costume has been restocked! It’s back! This costume if $129. Tatooine Traders Over at Tatooine Traders, there’s a new Cheat Day tank top featuring the Millennium Falcon made out of cake for $36.99. Why is it made out of cake? Or why is the Millennium Falcon being used for a cheat day concept? No clue! What does this even mean, Disney? There’s also a new Greedo shirt here for $24.90. Who shot first? And, we also saw this new “It’s a trap” shirt for $24.99. Oh no! Don’t forget to check out this new BB-8 pin as well! BB-8 It’s $9.99. Jessie’s Trading Post At Hollywood Studios’ newest store, we found this new Snake in my Boot souvenir! You can get it for $24.99. A little plant for ya! The Hamm plush has also been restocked here. We love Hamm! You can get him for $22.99! Hollywood Studios Additional Updates We’ve also noticed recently that Star Wars Launch Bay has not been on Disney Genie+, meaning you can’t reserve Lightning Lanes to meet the characters here, like Darth Vader and Chewbacca. We’ll keep an eye on it to see if anything changes! He’s here! That’s everything new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Remember, Hollywood Studios is a pretty busy park, so Park Pass Reservations can book up. It also usually has some pretty high wait times for rides like Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash, so you’ll want to plan your day accordingly depending on what you want to do. Whether that be using Genie+, rope dropping, or both, just make sure you have somewhat of a plan for the park! Also know that rides like Rise of the Resistance can break down kind of often, so have a back up plan or be flexible enough to pivot onto the next thing. Don’t tell them anything! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Why You’ll Pay MORE to Get LESS Now 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. Which ride is your favorite in Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Hollywood Studios: A Very Confusing Star Wars Shirt first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Picture this: It’s a restaurant. It’s got a mouse in overalls walkin’ around. And the dining room SPINS. You interested? Me, too. Check out our video below — Disney World’s SPINNING Restaurant — Garden Grill Restaurant. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Disney World's SPINNING Restaurant -- Garden Grill Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As you might imagine, the DFB Team has more than its fair share of food debates. Mushy inside… oh, yeah. From whether those Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies are realllyyy worth the wait or not, to “would you eat this” hot dog toppings, our meetings can sometimes (OK, often) be derailed with “nosh or not” discussions. And don’t even get us started on how long it can take to decide our Best of the Fest for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival each year! Even so, we were surprised at the diversity of opinions when a recent meeting devolved into discussions of a certain frozen treat. Nope, the frozen treat in question doesn’t involve Dole Whip! A colleague let it slip that she has been making repeated trips to Bahama Buck’s for pickle snow cones. PICKLE. SNOW. CONES. Now, there are those among us who would tell you we love pickle anything. But, a frozen pickle treat? A field trip quickly became necessary. Bahama Buck’s in Kissimmee If you’re not familiar with Bahama Buck’s, it is a chain started in Lubbock, Texas, that is quickly growing and currently has over 100 locations in the United States. The main attraction here is shaved ice — not really a snow cone, but you knew what we meant, right? It’s a little sticky in here. If you are visiting Disney World, there is a location nearby in the Shoppes at Sunset Walk. The area is a fun “out of the Disney bubble” outing — shopping and dining on a promenade with live music in the evenings. When we visited on a Friday night, Bahama Buck’s was packed, and … (as you might imagine after a long day of serving cups of ice coated in sugary syrup) sticky. Soooo many flavors! You have your choice of DOZENS of syrups here — sweet cherry and cotton candy, sour lemon and blue raspberry, and even more unusual flavors like birthday cake, cheesecake, and sugar cookie. You can mix and match them, and top your Sno with your choice of cookies, candies, and specialty syrups, as well. Gummy Bear Sno at Bahama Buck’s We were of course here for the pickle juice, but decided we also needed a “sure thing” to taste as a control in our experiment. SCIENCE, amirite? We ordered the Gummy Bear Sno — shaved ice with gummy bear-flavored syrup and gummy bear topping. We immediately noticed that Bahama Buck’s mixes the toppings you order all throughout your cup, rather than just sprinkling them on top. Love that! Color-changing spoons! The syrup was verrrryyyy sweet — so sweet that we couldn’t distinguish any real flavor here, but sweet is good! We loved that the spoons change color when they’re cold — a fun little touch. Pickle Juice Sno with Picadilly Topping (aka THE ABOMINATION) But enough about that! Let’s get to the MAIN EVENT. We ordered a Pickle Juice Sno with Picadilly Topping. Let’s discuss this “Picadilly” first. Our very scientific Google research yielded the following information: “picadilly” snow cones originated as cherry snow cones topped with chopped dill pickles. It was a Texas thing — which makes sense since Bahama Buck’s started in Texas and since our team member who loves pickle snow cones is from Texas as well. Check out those pickle chunks. Bahama Buck’s has leveled up the Picadilly topping — there’s includes the aforementioned dill pickles, as well as salt, chili-lime seasoning (think Tajin), and Chamoy sauce — a condiment made with pickled fruit and chili powder. Yeah. It’s a lot. Our dill pickle Sno started melting immediately — much faster than the gummy bear Sno. We have to assume the salt in the topping added to the melt factor. We tasted it, and, well … via GIPHY We mean, seriously … via GIPHY We’re all for sweet and salty (maple bacon milkshake, anyone?), but this was SOUR and salty and just…NO. All we could taste was chili powder and SOUR, no pickle flavor at all. And that’s where we realized we went wrong. That original Picadilly snow cone has a SWEET (cherry) syrup with the pickle topping. We talked with some Bahama Buck’s staff members, who told us that the pickle juice syrup is a sour flavor — and that Picadilly fans usually order something sweet, like mango syrup. OK, we could go for that! via GIPHY A second field trip is now being planned, to order a sweet flavor with the Picadilly topping…it’s research, after all. If you visit Bahama Buck’s, You’ll pay $4-$10 for your Sno, depending on the flavors and toppings you choose. Let us know what combos you come up with! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Bahama Buck’s? What flavors do you recommend? Tell us in the comments! The post We REALLY Need to Know Where You Stand On This Pickle Debate. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’re searching for complicated meet-and-greets, look no further than Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle Interested in meeting Peter Pan? You may need to lace up your running shoes in order to catch him or look for him in unexpected places. And he’s not the only unpredictable meet-and-greet there. During one trip to the park, we noticed that a character disappeared from one spot and reappeared in an entirely different place. (Talk about MAGIC.) No, seriously…take a look for yourself. While we walked around Magic Kingdom, we saw that there was a “visiting princess” at Princess Fairytale Hall. This is something that happens from time to time. Sometimes, the princesses that appear in the “visiting princess” spot are not total surprises (like Rapunzel). But other times, the “visiting princess” can be a much more unique or rare character! Visiting Princess? Of course, curiosity got the better of us, so we went in to see who today’s visiting princess was. Alongside Tiana, we found...Jasmine! Jasmine Talking to Us! This actually isn’t the first time we’ve seen her “visit” Fairytale Hall. But we were kind of surprised she was “visiting” the Fairytale Hall today, considering her own meet-and-greet with Aladdin in Adventureland has returned to the park. Jasmine in Fairytale Hall Wondering what happens to that meet and greet when Jasmine spends time over with the other princesses? Well, it turns out he meets guests by himself when she visits Fairytale Hall. (All alone! Poor guy.) Jasmine and Aladdin in the Standard Meet-and-Greet When They’re Both There Again, seeing a “visiting princess” sign outside Princess Fairytale Hall isn’t all that uncommon so be sure to keep this in mind during upcoming visits. The more “standard” recurring characters you can (generally) expect to find here are Cinderella and Tiana, but who joins them is sometimes a mystery! Uh Oh — Who Is It This Time?! The usual suspects are typically Rapunzel and Elena of Avalor. Who Will You Meet? But in the past, we’ve seen Jasmine, Snow White, and Ariel pop up here! Ariel If you walk past this sign during your park visit, be sure to check what the sign indicates. If it says there’s a “visiting princess” there, bear in mind that it could be one of a variety of characters. If you’ve got little ones who absolutely MUST meet one character or another, make sure to factor this into your plans and cushion expectations in case the character of their dreams is “missing.” If you’re searching for more things to show off your love of Princess Jasmine, check out her new Minnie ears! Oh, and don’t forget to check out the other Princess who recently returned to Magic Kingdom. WE LOVE THEM As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out One of the MOST Complicated Meet and Greets in Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who is your favorite character to visit in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Character Meet-and-Greet Chaos You Need to Be Prepared for in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article