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If you’re planning to fly soon, there’s a deal you absolutely cannot miss. Do you fly to Disney World? Airfare can be a pricey part of your vacation (to Disney World or elsewhere) which is why we’re constantly watching the average price to fly to Disney World, looking for things that could make it more complicated to fly, and giving you tips on how to get the CHEAPEST flights. But now we’ve got news about a deal you can’t miss out on! Right now through July 26th, 2022, Frontier is offering 50% OFF many flights! That’s right — 50% OFF your next flight with Frontier! That could equal some HUGE savings. ©Frontier As with all deals, there are terms and conditions you need to know about. First, you need to buy the ticket by July 26th (that’s tomorrow). Specifically, “tickets must be purchased by 11:59 pm Eastern time on Jul. 26, 2022.” Second, you must fly between August 16th and November 2nd, 2022. Third, the discount only applies for domestic travel, so you won’t be able to use it on those international trips to Europe. ©Frontier Another special condition? The discount notes that it only applies for select days of the week — specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. And there are blackout dates. The blackout dates are as follows: August 31st, 2022; September 3rd, September 6th-7th, October 8th, October 15th, and October 18th-19th, 2022. There are other limits too like certain route exclusions and the requirement that a round-trip is purchased. You can read the full terms and conditions on the Frontier website. And the most important requirement of them all — to get this deal you need to use the promo code JAWS. Don’t forget about that! ©Frontier Airline Still, even with all the limits, this deal could save you some serious cash. We searched for a flight from New York to Orlando… ©Frontier …and it showed that the promo code savings saved us almost $100. ©Frontier There were even cheaper flights for those in the “Discount Den” — Frontier’s Lowest Fare Club (though joining that club does cost a fee). Be sure to plug in your flight details into the Frontier website, use “JAWS” as your promo code, and see what savings you can score. Just remember that the deal ENDS tomorrow — so book those flights fast! Airplane Looking for more tips on scoring cheap airfare? Click here! And click here to learn an important thing about Orlando International Airport when it comes to delays. We’ll keep an eye out for more airport and airline news, so stick around for more updates! Click here to see the average cost to fly to Disney World in August Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be taking advantage of this deal? Tell us in the comments! The post Get 50% OFF Your Next Flight With a Super Limited Time Deal 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. It’s Christmas in July, and it’s time to celebrate! Disney Enchantment during the holidays in 2021 It’s a great time to start shopping so you don’t have to worry about rushing around when the holidays get closer. Even Disney is getting ready for celebrations, with a look ahead at merchandise, and the news that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming back to Disney World! And right now, there’s a sale on some items that will help make counting down to the holidays fun — but you have to act FAST! Check out these Storybook Collection Advent Calendars from Kryssi Kouture by Ruffles & Bowties Bowtique! There are 3 different calendars available. First, we have a Disney Princess version. ©Jane The calendars come with 24 mini books so you can read a special story each day during your countdown to Christmas! ©Jane There is also a Marvel option available. ©Jane Inside, you’ll find more stories, like ones about the Guardians of the Galaxy! ©Jane Finally, there is a Disney stories calendar… ©Jane …where you can read stories about tons of classic characters, like Mickey and Pluto! ©Jane All of these calendars are on sale — they’re normally $49.99, but you can get them right now for $29.99, and with free shipping! But hurry, because this sale won’t last long. The sale ends TODAY, July 25th, at midnight CT. So, don’t wait! Click here to get these Disney Storybook Advent Calendars! If you want to check out some other holiday fun, check out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World, a look at the Disney holiday merchandise coming this year, and everything confirmed to be returning to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. And, don’t forget that you can start planning those holiday trips already, too! We’ve got all the info you need about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets, the cost of a holiday trip this year, and more. 2021 Holiday Decorations in Hollywood Studios Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which advent calendar do you like the most? Tell us in the comments! The post You Only Have a Few More Hours to Score This Holiday Disney Deal! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is undergoing some massive transformations, and some of them involve FOOD. CLOSED Victoria & Albert’s is set to reopen with a slightly revamped space, buffets are coming back to Hollywood & Vine Restaurant, and character dining is also returning to a few spots. Over at Disney’s BoardWalk, big changes are underway as BoardWalk Bakery is being transformed into BoardWalk Deli. And now we’ve got a HUGE update on the project. We first learned about BoardWalk Deli back in March of 2022, but now things are moving speedily along. Disney revealed recently that BoardWalk Deli would be opening in the late summer of 2022. Then, we got a first look at the new menu items that will be served there. And finally, we recently saw BoardWalk Bakery CLOSE to make way for the new deli spot. ©Disney But now we have ANOTHER update! A big thanks to Scott Gustin for noticing this change and alerting us to it. If you visit the Disney World website for BoardWalk Deli, you’ll see that no operating hours are listed for this new spot from now through August 14th. ©Disney But on August 15th, that changes. Starting August 15th, the Deli does list operating hours. It looks like the hours are generally 7AM to 10PM. ©Disney Keep in mind that this is just what the Disney World website shows right now. Things could change in the future, and those operating hours could go away, shift to a different date, or change in other ways. For now, it looks like this could be an indication that BoardWalk Deli could open on August 15th. But again, things can change! ©Disney We’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for any official word from Disney about an opening date. For now, the website lists those hours but still notes above that BoardWalk Deli is “coming soon.” But the recent closure of BoardWalk Bakery could be a good signal that this change is coming fast. In the meantime, if you’re looking to learn more about where to grab breakfast or a snack in the BoardWalk area while BoardWalk Bakery is closed, click here. And to see more menu details for BoardWalk Deli, click here. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see our page all about BoardWalk Deli!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the arrival of BoardWalk Deli? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World’s NEW BoardWalk Deli Has Hours Listed for August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

MASSIVE changes are coming to Disney World. The former ESPN Club The TRON Coaster is under construction in Magic Kingdom, the Moana attraction is being built in EPCOT, and new Disney Vacation Club resort rooms are being constructed in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But those aren’t the only spaces getting big changes. Disney’s BoardWalk is also undergoing a bit of a transformation with new restaurants on the way and more. And now we’ve got a HUGE update about what’s going on there! A huge thank you to DFB Reader Andrea for alerting us to this! Over on Disney’s BoardWalk, you’ll now find that BoardWalk Bakery has CLOSED. CLOSED There were plants up all around the Bakery, blocking guest access to the area. There was also a sign in front that asked guests to “pardon [their] pixie dust” while they prepare for the opening of the BoardWalk Deli. It’s Closed! The sign indicated that, in the meantime, guests could stop by a variety of other spots on the BoardWalk for a snack. BoardWalk Pizza Window will be offering breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and more during breakfast time, and there will be pizzas and salads (as usual) during lunch/dinner. You’ll also find some breakfast items at AbracadaBar, as well as lunch served from 11AM-2PM, and lounge offerings in the evening. Breakfast items are available at Belle Vue Lounge, as well as sandwiches, salads, and wraps. And you can head to their pop-up bar for drinks. BoardWalk Area Offerings BoardWalk Bakery’s transformation into BoardWalk Deli is something we’ve known about for a while, but it was a surprise to see BoardWalk Bakery suddenly close in this way! BoardWalk Deli will be a deli inspired by the ones you’ll find in the American Northeast. ©Disney On the menu, you’ll find things like house-baked bagels, a warm pastrami Reuben, and even hand-piped cannolis. ©Disney BoardWalk Deli is set to open in the late summer of 2022, but no exact opening date has been announced yet. Click here to see the NEW menu items revealed for this spot! To learn more about BoardWalk Deli generally, click here. And you can click here to see more construction updates from the BoardWalk to learn about the other changes being made there. We’ll continue to keep an eye on this area and look for more updates. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest news. Click here to learn more about BoardWalk Deli!  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 BoardWalk Deli? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's BoardWalk Bakery Has CLOSED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you know that there are certain limits, rules, and restrictions in place. Cinderella Castle For example, adults generally aren’t allowed to wear full costumes in the Disney World theme parks except for during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and certain other specified events, and certain items like selfie sticks are banned altogether. When we were in Disney World recently, we learned that one rule that has been in place at Disney World shopping locations has been changed. In 2021, Disney placed a 2-per-item limit on newly released Halloween merchandise. That was later extended and Disney implemented a two-item limit on essentially all merchandise items throughout the parks. This meant that guests weren’t able to buy more than two of the same item. Purchases were limited to 2 per person Cast Members told us at the time that the limit was in place due to supply issues. Supply issues are things Disney has experienced for quite some time now, and that’s something that doesn’t seem to be really going away immediately. We’ve seen supply issues impact MagicBands, snacks, and more. But now, Disney World’s shopping rule is changing. Merchandise Wall When we were in Magic Kingdom today, we noticed that these “two-per-item per guest” signs were missing. We then spoke with a Cast Member who confirmed for us that the two-item limit has been lifted. A limit on shopping hasn’t gone away entirely though. For now, most purchases are limited to 10 per item. This is the limit that previously existed (before the more strict 2-per-item rule was put in place). But there are a few exceptions to this 10-per-item rule on some items like Loungefly bags. Loungefly Bags We spoke to another Cast Member in Hollywood Studios who was not aware of the change. However, upon looking around the store we were in there, we saw that the 2-item limit signs had been removed. The Cast Member spoke to a leader who said that they had not heard of the change, but noted that the removal of the signs was, in their opinion, a clear indication of the change to a return to the 10-item limit (again, for most items). It appears this change is still in the process of being fully rolled out, so Cast Members may have varying levels of knowledge about the situation. Be sure to keep that in mind. Also, note that this rule is limited to purchases of 10 of the same item. You will still be able to purchase more than 10 items total at stores in Disney World, you just can’t buy more than 10 of a single item. You can still get more than 10 items total So, what does this change mean? It could mean that Disney’s supply chain problems are improving as the rule went into effect due to those problems initially. Disney hasn’t provided a big update on how the supply chain is affecting the parks since the quarterly earnings call in May, but we’ve seen these impacts all over with things like bubble wands, lobster, and even medals for the runDisney events. Ariel Bubble Wands We’ll be keeping an eye on the situation for any changes and will be sure to provide any updates. If you’re looking for more merchandise news, Disney just dropped two new pairs of Minnie ears online AND two new Starbucks cups, too. Starbucks Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and information! Click here for 6 Disney items you can get for under $10 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 do you think of the change to the merchandise limit? Let us know in the comments! The post CHANGES Made to the Rule Limiting What You Can Buy in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The opening of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris has given us an opportunity to thank some of our everyday Super Heroes – healthcare workers and community voluntEARS. Ten days before its grand opening to the public, 1,200 community members were the first to experience Avengers Campus and become new recruits. Invitees included staff from the […]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. Merry Christmas in July! Hollywood Studios Christmas Decorations It may still be summertime, but we can still dream of the holiday season and the cooler weather, can’t we? Disney celebrated Halfway to the Holidays with tons of new holiday announcements! We shared that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom, and we even got a sneak peek at the holiday merchandise we can expect this year (these ears are definitely a choice). But if you’re like us and can’t wait to get the holiday season going, take a look at these Disney holiday items we’ve rounded up for you! Oftentimes, holiday shopping can be left to the last minute. With a busy work and home schedule, it can be hard to make time to stop and grab those holiday items for yourself or friends and family. But, grab them now (yes, now, in JULY!) and you’ll be in great shape when the holiday season rolls around! Skip out on purchasing them now, and they may sell out or later not be available to ship in time! In short, holiday shopping in July might sound a little on the strange side, but trust us — it’s worth it to get your shopping out of the way early! Let’s take a look at the fun items we’ve found! First up, we’ve got this adorable Christmas Storybook Collection. ©Target This book consists of 18 holiday stories featuring classic Disney characters like Ariel, Woody and Buzz, Wreck-it-Ralph, and more. You can grab this book for $8.99. Click here to buy the ‘Christmas Storybook Collection’ from Target! If you’re on the hunt for holiday decorations, check out this Mickey Mouse Santa Inflatable from Target! ©Target This inflatable is Mickey Mouse dressed up as Santa Claus and will blow up and deflate on its own. It also lights up, and is great for both indoor and outdoor decor! You can grab this inflatable for $42.46. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Santa Inflatable from Target! Are you the type of family that plays games during the holidays? Then this next item is just for you! It’s the Funko Pop! Chip ‘n’ Dale Christmas Treasures Card Game! ©Amazon This game is described as easy to learn and fast-paced, with game rounds that last only about 20 minutes! It’s all about matching, and you’ll gain points by collecting sets of Christmas treasures like ornaments and candy canes. And the best part? It’s currently on sale! You can grab it now for $7.60 — 15% off! Click here to buy the Chip ‘n’ Dale Christmas Treasures game! If you’re heading to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and need something to wear, check out this Mickey and Minnie Happy Holidays shirt! ©Amazon This shirt is red, but it also comes in both dark and light gray. It has Mickey and Minnie all dressed up for the holidays with candy canes and scarves, as well as some holly. You can grab this shirt for $22.99. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Happy Holidays shirt! You can even get some holiday-inspired Loungefly items, like this Snowman Mickey and Minnie Backpack and Ears set! ©Entertainment Earth This set comes with both the snowman-covered Loungefly backpack and the ears. The print on the backpack has Mickey and Minnie as snowmen with candy canes and sweaters, and the two ears of the headband are Mickey and Minnie snowmen, as well. This set is currently sold out on Entertainment Earth but is restocking soon, and will ship to you once it is restocked. You can grab it for $100. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Snowmen Loungefly set! Or you could grab this pair of Gingerbread Mickey and Minnie Loungefly ears! ©Entertainment Earth These ears have a white headband and brown ears with Mickey and Minnie gingerbread cookies, plus candy canes, and other holiday decorations. The bow is red with two candy canes in the shape of a heart in the center. You can grab this pair of ears right now for $30 (and they’re in stock!). Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread ears! Looking for some new stockings to hang by the fire with care? There’s a new Mickey and Minnie Mouse Santa Stocking coming to Entertainment Earth this September, but you can pre-order it now! ©Entertainment Earth The stocking is red and shows Mickey’s Workshop with Mickey and Minnie dressed in their holiday gear, surrounded by presents. You can pre-order this stocking for $11.99, and it will be shipped to you when it becomes available. Click here to pre-order the Mickey and Minnie Santa Stocking! Now let’s take a look at some ornament sets! First up, we have this Mickey Mouse and Friends Ornament Set. ©Disney This set comes with six ornaments, each showing a different holiday scene. You have Mickey and Minnie on the ski lift, building a snowman, drinking hot cocoa, and more! You can grab this ornament set for $29.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Ornament Set! Or you can grab this The Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament Set and Tree Topper! ©Disney This set comes with seven ornaments and a Jack Skellington tree topper. You can grab the set right now for $49.99. Click here to buy ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ ornament set and tree topper! You’ll need a vessel for your hot cocoa too, so we can’t forget about some mugs! Check out this Tinker Bell With Snowflake Two-Tone Mug. ©Disney This mug is white on the outside with an image of Tinker Bell with fur around her skirt and some holly in her bun. She’s holding up a snowflake! The inside is pink, but you can customize this on the shopDisney website (and even get the design on a travel mug). You can grab this mug for $16.95, but pricing can vary depending on the design you pick! Click here to buy the Tinker Bell With Snowflake Mug! Or you can pick up this Lightning McQueen and Mater Two-Tone Mug! ©Disney This mug has Lightning McQueen and Mater from Cars and Mater is wearing a reindeer hat! The outside of the mug is white, but the inside is a dark red (in this specific arrangement). Just like the Tink mug, you can customize the colors and mug type for this one. You can purchase this mug for $16.95 (but pricing can vary depending on the design you pick). Click here to buy the Lightning McQueen and Mater Mug! And those are a few Disney holiday items you’ll be glad you bought now! If you’re already looking forward to the holidays, check out everything confirmed to return to EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays, plus you can take a look at how Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be different this holiday season! Festival of the Holidays As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and information! Click here to see EVERYTHING confirmed for the holidays this year at Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Get a First Look at the “Halfway to the Holidays” Treats Coming to Disney World and Disneyland This Year We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney holiday item will you be grabbing? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Disney Items You’ll Regret Not Buying NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to get a taste of what’s happening around Disney Springs! Disney Springs Can there ever be too many Dole Whip creations? Disney Springs has put this question to the test with their Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida event, which brought some special Dole Whips to the area. (Spoiler alert: there is no such thing as too many Dole Whips. ) But it’s not just unique Dole Whips that have arrived — we’ve also spotted some returning food offerings, new merchandise, and…ice cream perfume?! Let’s take a trip to Disney Springs to see what’s going on! Disney Springs Food Updates Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant Enzo’s Hideaway is bringing back their Sunday Supper offering! It hasn’t been available for some time, but it’s finally returning this fall. Sunday Supper is basically a family-style dinner full of Italian eats. Menu We got a sneak peek at the eats, thanks to the team at Enzo’s Hideaway. Our meal started off with bread and olive oil. A Great Way to Start Then, we snacked on the Salumi e Formaggi. This was a charcuterie board that featured prosciutto di parma, salame picante, finocchiona, parmigiana, pecorino, fontina, cured olives, and grissini. There was also a currants and cherries spread, house-baked ciabatta, and peppers. Salumi e Formaggi Next up was the Insalata della casa. This was a salad described as having mixed organic greens, cucumbers, pickled peppers, tomatoes, olives, ricotta salata, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Salad Time — Gotta Eat Your Veggies! We also tried Enzo’s Sunday Gravy Rigatoni! This is a house-made rigatoni with house tomato sauce. Rigatoni Then, we dug into Braised Meats. This featured meatballs, sausage, and short ribs. Time to Eat! Last up was the Pollo Arrosto. This features a lemon oregano roasted chicken, broccolini, creamy polenta, and salsa verde. The Chicken And, for dessert, we grabbed the Holy Cannoli (we’re big fans of the name). This is NOT part of the upcoming Sunday Supper menu, but is a dessert that’s expected to hit Enzo’s Hideaway in about 3 months. The Holy Cannoli feeds 9 people and features vanilla and chocolate gelato, cannoli, waffle cone, banana, cherries, whipped cream, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, AND sprinkles. (Think the kitchen sink dessert.) Holy Cannoli We also tried some drinks, like the Flor de Cana, Malfy Gin, and Maple Old Fashioned. The Drinks Overall, we enjoyed the variety of dishes, and the speakeasy atmosphere was fun — as it always is. Check Out Our FULL Review for the Returning Sunday Supper at Enzo’s Hideaway Swirls on the Water Then it was time to Celebrate Dole Whip Day! For Dole Whip Day, we grabbed the Dole Whip Flight for $6.49. This is an item that is regularly available at Swirls on the Water and is one we’ve had before, but you’ll want to check and see what swirls are being offered as sometimes that can change. Dole Whip Flight We also grabbed the Sangria Float for $10.99. Again, this is one that’s been on the menu for a while. Sangria Float These were fun items and while not necessarily new, they might be ones you haven’t realized were there or haven’t stopped to grab. We hope to see more unique Dole Whip creations like these in Disney Springs in the future. Check Out Our Review for the Sangria Dole Whip Salt & Straw Over at Salt & Straw, you can find perfume for your ice cream. Yes — perfume for your ice cream. We recommend! We tried the Sea Salt and Caramel Ribbons with a Cloud of Cocoa Perfume. The Cloud of Cocoa Perfume smelled just like a chocolate shop, and we actually think it enhanced the flavor of our caramel ice cream. It’s an interesting “topping” for your ice cream, and we definitely recommend giving it a try! Salt & Straw’s perfume toppings are complimentary for the rest of July, so grab ’em fast! Check Out Our Review for the Ice Cream Perfume Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company Over at Joffrey’s, we found this adorable pin set that includes a pin of a pink donut, a coffee cup, and the Joffrey’s logo! Pin Set If you want to grab your own, you can find them over in Disney Springs for $17.99. And if they look familiar, it’s probably because they were around before the shutdown! The Ganachery We’ve been seeing Corkcicle mugs pop up everywhere for the Flavors of Florida and EPCOT Food & Wine Festival events. But now, Ganachery is joining in on the fun! Mug You can find their Ganachery Corkcicle Mug for $35. The mug says, “Chocolate is good medicine.” We totally agree, btw. Check Out the Other New Corkcicle in Disney Springs And those are all of the new updates from Disney Springs! As you can see, there are tons of great treats popping up in the area or set to arrive soon, so be sure to stop by during your next visit to Disney World. For more Disney Springs information, check out more about the Flavors of Florida event going on right now. Or check out what’s happening around other areas of Disney World — like the Disney World hotels! Riviera Resort And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! 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. What is your favorite treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Enzo’s Hideaway to attend their media preview of some upcoming menu items at Enzo’s Hideaway and we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Dole Whip Day. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post What’s New in Disney Springs: A Sneak Peek at a STUNNING New Dessert first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some came in wool fisherman’s sweaters, and other contestants had sportsmen’s attire. But it was the cream-colored sweater of attorney Jon Auvil that caught the eye of judges who awarded him the title for most resembling author and former Key West resident Ernest Hemingway. 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. Let’s combine two of our favorite things; Disney food and Loungefly! Loungefly Bags EVERYWHERE! It’s no secret that we love trying out the new snacks that arrive in the parks, and we also make sure to report to you all on all the new Loungefly bags we see both online and in the parks. To combine the two, we’ve made a list of some food-themed Disney Loungefly backpacks that you can get online right now! Fans of Disney’s iconic Mickey pretzels will love the Mickey Mouse Pretzel Loungefly Mini Backpack on shopDisney for $85! Mickey Pretzel Loungefly Backpack This Loungefly features an allover print of Mickey pretzels with one large pretzel acting as the front pocket. You can also store additional items in the side slip pockets. Buy the Mickey Mouse Pretzel Loungefly Mini Backpack here! Or you can head over to Amazon to grab the Disney Chip and Dale Snackies Loungefly currently on sale for $55 instead of $70. ©Amazon This bag features Chip and Dale carrying cotton candy, popsicles, donuts, and more all over the bag. You can store items in the main compartment, front compartment, and side slip pockets. Grab the Disney Chip and Dale Snackies Loungefly here! If you’re a lover of Stitch, you’ll adore the Disney Lilo and Stitch Snow Cone Date Night Loungefly for $80. ©Amazon Stitch and Angel sit above a snow cone with two straws on this bag. Behind them are palm trees, and a tiny ukulele acts as the zipper for the front pocket. It’s too cute to resist! Buy the Disney Lilo and Stitch Snow Cone Date Night Loungefly right here! And Hot Topic has some great bags too, like the Disney Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope Candy Mini Loungefly Backpack for $49.90! ©Hot Topic This pink bag has Vanellope on the front pocket, and different candy pieces decorating the rest of the bag. Grab the Disney Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope Candy Mini Loungefly Backpack here! And if you’re feeling the summer vibes, we recommend the Disney Mickey Mouse Fruit Mini Loungefly Backpack for $49.99! ©Hot Topic This pink bag has an all-over print of different fruits cut into the shape of Mickey Mouse heads. Two ears on top complete the look! Buy the Disney Mickey Mouse Fruit Mini Loungefly Backpack here! If these bags have made you hungry (like they’ve made us), check out our DFB snack hacks if you’re in the parks, and if you’re at home, we suggest trying out some of Disney’s best recipes to bring the magic to you! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news. We guarantee you haven’t thought about THESE important items to bring in your park bag! 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 bag is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post 5 Disney Food-Themed Loungefly Backpacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Festival of Fantasy is a popular Disney World parade that finally returned to Magic Kingdom in 2022. Festival of Fantasy Parade Since the parade’s return, we’ve seen Disney Princes re-join their Princesses and you could typically catch the parade twice a day in Magic Kingdom. But if you’re visiting Disney World this August, you may want to take a look at this showtime change. Beginning in early August, the Festival of Fantasy Parade is getting reduced showtimes. Instead of two showtimes a day, there will be only one parade at 3PM on August 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th. On August 3rd, 7th, 9th, and 11th, the performances stick to the twice-a-day schedule, showing at 12PM and 3PM. ©Disney Other than those four August dates, Festival of Fantasy still shows the usual 12PM and 3PM showtimes between July 25th and September 3rd. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for any future performance time changes, but for now, it looks like just those four August dates show reduced showtimes. Festival of Fantasy You can catch Festival of Fantasy along the parade route from Frontierland, through Liberty Square, and all the way down Main Street, U.S.A., and the floats include Disney Princesses, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Ariel, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Maleficent in her dragon form, and lots more. Festival of Fantasy Parade If you’re looking for other entertainment to catch in Magic Kingdom, you can typically see the 50th Anniversary Cavalcade several times a day… Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade …and the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade twice a day. Cavalcades are generally a bit shorter than full parades, but you can still see some of your favorite characters at either of these performances! Hi Mirabel! If you’re looking for a stage show, you can typically see Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire in front of Cinderella Castle several times a day. Keep in mind that these showtimes are always subject to change (whether due to changes from Disney, weather, or something else), so it’s a good idea to keep checking the My Disney Experience app so that you aren’t disappointed during your visit. Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire If you have an early August Magic Kingdom visit planned, mark your calendar so that you don’t miss the Festival of Fantasy Parade during your trip. Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to see the FULL list of showtimes 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. What’s your favorite parade in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post It Might Be Harder to Catch an Iconic Disney World Parade Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we go to the Disney World theme parks every day so we can bring you all the latest updates and news! Tree of Life Meet and greets are returning to the parks left and right, with Merida(!) now available to meet in the Magic Kingdom. On top of that, shows like Festival of the Lion King are returning to “normal” in many ways, and who can forget about all of the new merchandise we’ve seen lately? Now, we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to take a look at the latest updates! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Let’s start with the food! Nomad Lounge, the lounge connected to Tiffins has gotten two newer menu items. First up is The Land salad, which is available for $12 without protein, $22 with protein. The salad has been available at Tiffins for a while as an appetizer but is a newer addition over at Nomad Lounge. Fun fact: it utilizes produce grown at EPCOT’s Living with the Land! The Land Salad Also new to the menu is the coffee creme anglaise served with this spot’s iconic Churros. The churros themselves aren’t new and the vanilla creme has stuck around, but the strawberry sauce that was served with them has been replaced with coffee creme! Churros! For $9 you get a decent number of churros and the two dipping sauces. We’ll be sharing a FULL review of these items soon, so stay tuned for that! Click here to learn more about Nomad Lounge! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Dino Institute Shop We saw two new-to-us shirts at the Dino Institute Shop. First up is this shirt that says “Not On My Level.” It is a gray shirt and has two brachiosauruses and sleeves that are shorter than a short sleeve, but a tad longer than a tank top. It is $24.99. Not On My Level Also at the Dino Institute Shop, we saw this shirt that says “Check Yourself Before You T-Rex Yourself.” Check Yourself We saw this slogan before on a differently styled shirt, but this one is a dark blue v-neck with a T-Rex skeleton. You can grab it also for $24.99. Island Mercantile At Island Mercantile, we saw a couple of new merchandise items for the Pixar movie Lightyear, which you can start streaming on Disney+ soon! First, we saw this kids’ button-down shirt that kind of looks like a work shirt. We’ve seen this before in Disneyland, but now it’s made its way here. You can grab it for $39.99. Button-down shirt! We also saw these kids’ pants, as well. They are gray with orange detailing. ‘Lightyear’ pants We saw these pants in Disneyland before also, but now you can grab them from Island Mercantile for $29.99. Discovery Trading Company Finally, we saw this Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Loungefly backpack at Discovery Trading Company. We’ve seen this backpack online and we’ve seen the other items in this collection around the parks, but the backpack has been a little more elusive. ‘it’s a small world’ Loungefly The bag itself is a mixture of pastel colors like pink, blue, and purple, with sequins and the iconic “it’s a small world” face on one of the two Mickey ears. You can grab this bag for $85. And that’s what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, there’s a lot going on all over at the parks and resorts. For example, MagicBand+, the successor to MagicBand, is debuting on July 27th and we have information about the pricing for the bands, as well as the interactive properties that will come with it. We also have a step-by-step guide you can use to set up your MagicBand+. MagicBand+ If you’re looking for more Disney merchandise, check out the two new Disney Starbucks cups that just dropped online, or the popular Haunted Mansion spirit jersey we’ve seen in the parks that’s now available online, too. And as always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and information! Click here to see 5 ways to save $1,000 on your Disney World trip (REALLY!) 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 Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: A Unique Loungefly Bag and Menu Changes 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. MagicBands may be getting a major update soon but you don’t HAVE to make the upgrade to the new MagicBand+ — and there are suddenly a bunch of new classic MagicBands selections to choose from! MagicBands EVERYWHERE MagicBands are a wearable technology that connect to the My Disney Experience app, and as long as you have an account and set up all your experiences, you can access your theme park tickets, Annual Pass, Disney World hotel, credit card, and more. Although the MagicBand+ will require you to recharge it on a regular basis, you can still get a classic MagicBand (with a battery that lasts quite a while!) and there are some NEW designs you might be interested in! MagicBands allow you to gain entrance into Disney World parks (with valid admission), hotel room access, the ability to charge purchases to your room, enter Lightning Lanes, and plenty of other convenient options. And now on shopDisney just days from the new MagicBand+ release, there are over 10 NEW MagicBand designs to choose from! This Dooney & Bourke Lady and the Tramp MagicBand is limited release and it comes in a special presentation box. ©Disney This MagicBand is designed with vintage movie poster art and it comes with a gold Dooney & Bourke logo slider. Grab it for $48! Get the Dooney & Bourke Lady and the Tramp MagicBand here! This Mickey Mouse Balloons MagicBand features a retro 70s-style balloon design and it comes with a white logo slider. ©Disney This MagicBand is also limited release and part of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection. You can get it for $34.99! Get the Mickey Mouse Balloons MagicBand here! If you’re a big fan of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can get the “5 Years on Pandora The World of Avatar” MagicBand for $39.99. 5th Anniversary MagicBand This MagicBand is limited edition and only 1,740 total MagicBands are available, so don’t wait too long to place your order! Get the Pandora MagicBand here! This Star Wars Pride Collection MagicBand is $29.99 and it has a different design on each side. One side has the Star Wars logo in rainbow colors and the other side has a variety of Star Wars icons in rainbow colors. Star Wars Pride MagicBand This MagicBand is part of the Disney Pride Collection, so Disney will donate funds as part of your purchase to support LGBTQIA+ communities! Order the Star Wars Pride Collection MagicBand here! This Orange Bird MagicBand+ is part of Disney World’s 50th anniversary collection, with a design including retro Orange Bird artwork and a “Florida” logo. Orange Bird MagicBand You can order it for $39.99! Click here to place your order for the Orange Bird MagicBand! And Figment fans might want this Figment Annual Passholder MagicBand! This MagicBand is all about celebrating the 20th anniversary of Journey Into Imagination with Figment in EPCOT and it’s limited release. Yellow Figment MagicBand It includes both Disney World and 2022 Annual Passholder logos. Get it for $34.99! Order the Figment 2022 Annual Passholder MagicBand here! If you’re not a Disney World Annual Passholder but you love Figment, get the Journey Into Imagination Figment 20th Anniversary MagicBand for $34.99! White Figment MagicBand This MagicBand has commemorative Figment art and logos, including the ride logo itself. Find the Journey Into Imagination with Figment 20th Anniversary MagicBand here! Calling all dads! This Darth Vader “Best Dad in the Galaxy” MagicBand is $39.99 for one of 3,600 total MagicBands available. Best Dad in the Galaxy Band One side of the band features Darth Vader art along with “best dad in the galaxy” text on the other side! Find the Darth Vader MagicBand here! Have you seen the latest Disney and Pixar film, Lightyear? Check out this Lightyear MagicBand for $39.99! This MagicBand glows in the dark and it includes Buzz Lightyear art and the Star Command logo. Lightyear MagicBand It’s limited edition with only 5,100 MagicBands available! Find the Lightyear MagicBand here! This Mickey Mouse and Friends MagicBand is part of Disney World’s 50th anniversary collection, featuring vintage artwork of Mickey, Donald, Pluto, and Casey Jr. and a white Walt Disney World logo slider. Mickey Mouse and Friends MagicBand Get it for $34.99! Click here to grab the Mickey Mouse and Friends MagicBand! The sudden release of all these classic MagicBands so close to the MagicBand+ launch could be due to past supply chain issues, but the good news is that you can still use a regular MagicBand even after the MagicBand+ is released! Regular MagicBands Shop for more MagicBands here and keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news. If you’re more interested in the MagicBand+, the new bands will be released on July 27th and will start at $34.99 each, although there might be higher price tiers for different design options. Check out the ultimate guide to MagicBands in Disney World 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. Which one of these new MagicBands are your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Days Before the Release of MagicBand+, Disney Makes a Strange Choice first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that a NEW restaurant is coming to Disney World soon? BoardWalk Bakery is being replaced! Yep! Over at Disney’s BoardWalk, the new BoardWalk Deli will be replacing BoardWalk Bakery. The new spot is supposed to open up this summer and will be a Northeastern-style deli filled with a bunch of new food. And now, we finally know some of the items that will be on the menu! Disney says the menu will take us on “a road trip of classic sweet and savory flavors from New York to the Jersey Shore.” Breakfast will have a selection of house-baked bagels with a choice of schmear, a variety of sweet breakfast pastries, and warm bagel sandwiches. Some of the options include an Everything Bagel Sandwich with cage-free eggs, sausage, and cheddar cheese, a Bagel Breakfast Sandwich with cage-free eggs, bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese, and a Plant-based Ciabatta Sandwich with “egg” Florentine, plant-based cheese, tomato jam, and arugula. ©Disney Moving on to lunch and dinner, you can choose from a variety of cold and hot deli sandwiches served on traditional marble rye, ciabatta, or focaccia breads. All of the breads are baked fresh in-house! Some options include the signature Italian Sub, which will have thinly sliced capicola, sopressata, and pepperoni with provolone, arugula, tomato, arugula pesto, and mayonnaise on fresh-baked ciabatta bread. There will also be a Warm Pastrami Reuben, with rolls of thin-sliced warm pastrami topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye bread. ©Disney For the plant-based eaters, you can get a twist on a classic favorite with the Veggie Crunch Muffaletta. This is stacked with cured and pickled root vegetables, an olive-giardiniera tapenade and plant-based cheese, served on focaccia. ©Disney There will also be a Roasted Chicken Sandwich with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli served on ciabatta, as well as a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup. And, to complete your meal, you can add a whole dill pickle that’s made in-house! All of the sandwiches are served with a side of house-made chips, creamy coleslaw, or soup. ©Disney But wait — we gotta talk about dessert! The will be Cannolis filled to order in a crispy shell with a creamy blend of mascarpone cheese, ricotta, and shaved dark chocolate, with a hint of lemon zest and a touch of Mickey. There will also be a Blueberry Scone made with crème fraiche and topped with pearl sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. ©Disney You can expect to see some Northeastern classics like the New Jersey Crumbcake, which is a moist cake with a thick cinnamon-crumb topping, or the iconic New York-style Half-moon Cookie topped with rich chocolate ganache and buttercream. We’re not done yet — we’ll also find a chocolate-dipped Cream Puff, which will be hand-piped with silky custard, and the Raspberry Danish, which will be layered with velvet custard, fresh raspberries, and sugar crumble. And, don’t forget about the returning guest favorite, Cinnamon Yummies! Plus, there will be some classic desserts, like cookies, Brownie Cheesecake, brownies, the Cookies & Cream Cupcake, and the 50th Anniversary Celebration Cupcake. ©Disney Drinks at the new deli will include things like the vibrant organic wine spritzes by Ramona in flavors of dry grapefruit, blood orange, and meyer lemon. You can get refreshing craft cocktails by Social Hour: Sunkissed Fizz (a bright and juicy vodka fizz with notes of ripe fruit and crisp citrus) or the Prizefighter (a bold and refreshing Collins built around the classic combo of whiskey and peach). ©Disney Those aren’t the only changes coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, though! We’ll also be seeing a new table service restaurant, a new coffee shop, and some new lobby designs in the future. The new restaurant is The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, which is expected to open in 2023. Find out more about the potential menu right here! The former ESPN Club will be changing into something new! We’re so excited to try out these new foods! We’ll be on the lookout for the official opening date, so stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to learn more about the changes coming to the BoardWalk! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this new deli? Tell us in the comments! The post MENU Items Revealed for Disney World’s New BoardWalk Deli! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Late this summer, the new BoardWalk Deli will be opening its doors at Disney’s BoardWalk featuring a menu that takes you on a road trip of classic sweet and savory flavors from New York to the Jersey Shore!View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney Princesses are getting the spotlight lately — which we have to admit we’re pretty happy about. The Princesses! We’ve gotten Disney Princess lipsticks, bags, dolls, candles — almost anything you could ever think of. And now, Disney’s released a Princess Dooney & Bourke collection too! But proceed with caution — these bags are dangerous for your wallet. The Disney Princess Dooney & Bourke collection is out now! During our visit to Disney World, we spotted them over at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom and in Creations in EPCOT. But don’t worry if you’re not heading to Disney World soon. You can also grab them online! New collection alert! The collection’s print shows off Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Moana in a unique style. Princess Print You can find this print on the collection’s Satchel. Satchel The bag has an exterior zip pocket, interior key hook, and gold hardware. It also has a strap so you can wear it as a crossbody. Inside the satchel This one is available for $268. Get the Satchel Online Here There’s also the Mini Backpack, which would make for a cute park bag! Mini backpack It has a double zip main compartment, braided leather pulls, a top carry handle, adjustable shoulder straps, and gold hardware. Backpack You can get it for $268. Get the Mini Backpack Online Here The final item is the Tote, which comes in at $298. Tote bag This bag also has an exterior zip pocket, interior key hook, gold finish, and metal feet. Get the Tote Online Here What do you think? Are these designer bags worth their prices? If you do think they’re worth it, be sure to grab your own before they’re gone, because they can sell out! For more princess-themed merchandise, check out the lipstick collection you can grab. Or, take a look at the newest Disney Designer Collection doll — Rapunzel! ©Disney And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and releases! ALL of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Find ONLINE Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which bag is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Collection Could Be DANGEROUS For Your Wallet! 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. It’s almost spooky season, y’all! Cinderella Pumpkin in Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to the Magic Kingdom next month! We’ve already brought you so much Halloween Disney merchandise, from inflatable decorations for your yard to board games and even more, but now, with the party just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to dress up as. If you’re heading to the Halloween party and need some ideas, we’ve got you covered! The important thing to remember about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is that it starts in August and takes place in Florida, meaning that it is still going to be very HOT! Even on the last party date at the end of October, it’s likely that the temperature will be pretty high, so when picking costumes, you’ll want to think about picking outfits that are going to keep you cool and comfortable walking around the park all night. Main Street during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party So let’s get into some costume ideas! For an easy costume idea for the whole family, you can dress up as The Incredibles. We found this shirt on Amazon that has the Incredibles logo on it. ©Amazon This shirt is unisex so anyone in your family can wear it and you can get it right now on sale for $10.87! Click here to buy the Incredibles shirt on Amazon! If you want to complete the look, check out this black eye mask that you can wear to elevate the costume. ©HalloweenCostumes.com It is $9.99 and available on HalloweenCostumes.com. Click here to buy the black eye mask! And to just take your Incredibles look one step further, you can grab these black Incredibles gloves! ©HalloweenCostumes.com These gloves are elbow-length and are $12.99. Click here to buy the Incredibles costume gloves! Looking for a simple couples costume that won’t have you burning up in the Florida sun? Check out this Beast Costume Shirt from Amazon! ©Amazon This is a blue tee shirt that is made to look like the Beast’s outfit from the iconic ballroom scene in the movie. This is a great way to dress up for the party while still remaining cool and comfortable. This shirt is $21.98. Click here to buy the Beast Costume Shirt! And you can pair the Beast shirt with this Belle Costume Shirt! ©Amazon This shirt is the same ideas as the Beast shirt. It’s yellow, and is made to look like Belle’s yellow dress. This shirt is also $21.98. Click here to buy the Belle Costume Shirt! For another easy couples costume, check out this Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costume Kit from Amazon! ©Amazon This kit comes with stickers that you can adhere to your clothes that look like Mr. and Mrs. Potato head. It will also come with the two hats, as well. All you’ll need is a plain colored shirt (we’d recommend a short sleeve shirt to help combat the heat) and you’re good to go! You can grab this costume kit for $21.99. Click here to buy the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costume Kit from Amazon! If you’ve got a kiddo that can’t wait to dress up like a Disney princess this year, then you’ve got some great options available on shopDisney! You can get this Belle from Beauty and the Beast dress online now. ©Disney This dress is highly detailed and is short sleeved, so it will do a good job at keeping your kiddo cool in the hot weather. You can grab this princess dress for $49.99. Click here to buy the Belle Princess Dress! There’s a lot of other princess costumes available online, like this Jasmine costume! ©Disney This costume is also a great option for cooler princess outfits, and is available for $49.99. Click here to buy the Princess Jasmine costume! Or your kiddo can dress up as the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west with this Woody Costume for kids! ©Disney This costume comes with the pants, shirt, vest with sheriff’s badge, bandana, and boot covers. All you’ll need is a hat and you’re good to go! You can grab this costume for $44.99. Click here to buy the Woody costume! A sheriff isn’t a sheriff without his hat, so you can also grab this Woody Accessory Set! This would be great to make a simple costume on its own or as an addition to a Woody costume you’ve already purchased, like the one above. ©Disney This accessory set is $19.99 and comes with a hat and belt. Click here to buy the Woody costume accessory set! If your child would rather head “to infinity and beyond,” check out this Buzz Lightyear costume! ©HalloweenCostumes.com This costume is a jumpsuit with a hood and is available for either $29.99 or $34.99, depending on the size. Click here to buy the Buzz Lightyear costume! The adults don’t have to be left out of the Toy Story costume fun! For a simple way to dress up as a recognizable character, check out this Buzz Lightyear Costume Kit. ©HalloweenCostumes.com It comes with everything you need to dress like everyone’s favorite spaceman (ahem, space toy ): gloves, hood, and inflatable jet pack. You can grab it for $29.99. Click here to buy the Buzz Lightyear Costume Kit! If you’re jumping for joy that the Halloween party is finally back (please excuse us for the awful pun), then check out this Joy from Inside Out costume! ©HalloweenCostumes.com This costume comes with the iconic yellow Joy dress and her blue wig. This is also a really solid option for the Halloween party in Florida because Joy’s dress is sleeveless, so you won’t be having to wear long sleeves in the heat! You can grab this costume $54.99. Click here to buy the Joy from ‘Inside Out’ costume! Another great option if you’re looking for something that won’t make you too hot is this Eeyore Costume Kit! ©HalloweenCostumes.com This is a super easy option because it’s a pair of ears and tail that you can attach to whatever clothes you’re already wearing; no costume change required! This costume kit is available for $12.99. Click here to buy the Eeyore Costume Kit! If Eeyore isn’t your favorite Winnie the Pooh character, check out this Tigger Costume Kit instead. ©HalloweenCostumes.com This is the same idea as the Eeyore kit, but it’s Tigger instead! This one is a little more expensive at $16.99. Click here to buy the Tigger Costume Kit! Or maybe you’re not into Winnie the Pooh, and would rather dress up as Mei the red panda from Turning Red! If that’s the case, check out this ‘Turning Red’ Accessory Set. ©Disney This accessory set comes with a pair of panda ears, a panda tail, and gloves that look like panda paws. The whole set is $36.99. Click here to buy the ‘Turning Red’ Accessory Set! Another popular way to “dress up” without really dressing up is by doing something called DisneyBounding! DisneyBounding is when you wear normal clothes and accessories to dress like a Disney character without wearing a costume. If you’re looking to DisneyBound for the Halloween Party, here are a few ideas! We’ll start with a Cinderella and Prince Charming DisneyBound. For Cinderella, we’ll start with a light blue dress, like this one from Amazon. ©Amazon This dress is a good option for Cinderella because it’s close in color to the dress we see her wear in the movie, and has similar design elements, like the tufted puff sleeves. This dress is $35.99. Click here to buy the light blue dress from Amazon! Next you’ll need one of Cinderella’s most iconic accessories: her black choker necklace. ©Amazon This necklace from Amazon is a good option at $6.99. Click here to buy the black choker necklace! You’ll also need a black headband to further complete the look. ©Amazon This one from Amazon is $8.99 and made from vegan leather. Click here to buy the black headband! Now, really, you could stop there. With the dress, choker, and headband, you’ve pretty much got the look covered. If your hair is long enough, you could put it up in a bun, but that isn’t really necessary. If you want to take the DisneyBound one step further, you could add gloves! ©Amazon We found these light blue satin gloves on Amazon that would be perfect! They are elbow-length and described as light and breathable. You can grab them for $9.59. Click here to buy the light blue satin gloves! Now let’s put together a look for Prince Charming. Since even Halloween-time is hot in Florida, instead of pants, we’re going to do shorts instead, like these red chino shorts! ©Amazon These shorts are close in color to the red pants Prince Charming wears in the movie and are available for $27.50. Click here to buy the red chino shorts! Next, we’re going to need a shirt. We’re going to recommend a short-sleeve white polo to get the job done, like this one from Amazon. ©Amazon White is a good place to start because it will give us a neutral jumping off point for accessories. This polo is available for $16.30. Click here to buy the white polo! With red shorts and a white shirt, the color we’re missing from Prince Charming’s look is yellow (he really makes the ketchup and mustard look work for him). You can do this in a couple of ways. One easy way is to add a belt with a gold buckle. ©Amazon We found this belt that would work on Amazon for $22.99. Click here to buy the belt! Another way to add yellow into the outfit would be with a bowtie. Prince Charming does not wear a bowtie in the movie, but that’s the best part about DisneyBounding, you can play with accessories and design elements to make a whole new outfit that’s reminiscent of the character, you don’t have to just use items that look exactly like the character’s outfit in the movie. We found this bowtie on Amazon that would work. ©Amazon This bowtie has a hook clasp so you don’t need to worry about tying it and is adjustable to fit many neck sizes. You can grab it for $9.99. Click here to buy the yellow bowtie! Princesses and princes aren’t your style? DisneyBound as a villain then! Let’s put together some ideas for a Hades from Hercules DisneyBound. Hades is relatively easy because his color palette is mostly just blues and grays, so it’s easy to put something together. Starting with some shorts, you can go with these dark gray shorts from Amazon! ©Amazon These shorts are $34.99 and moisture wicking, so they’ll do a great job of keeping you cool, too. Click here to buy the dark gray shorts! For the shirt, we’re going to recommend blue (Hades’ toga is gray but his hair and skin is a brighter blue). We found this Hanes shirt on Amazon that would work well! ©Amazon This shirt is also moisture wicking and is available in a two-pack for $16.36. Click here to buy the blue shirt! For accessories, since Hades is the God of the Underworld, we recommend an accessory that plays off of that, like this skull necklace. ©Amazon This is a nice, subtle way to play into the Underworld thing without going overboard. You can grab this necklace for $9.99. With the necklace, your Hades DisneyBound is pretty much complete! Click here to buy the skull necklace! And those are just a few costume ideas for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World! When dressing up, it is important to remember a few things. Disney does have rules about what sorts of costumes are and are not allowed in the parks. For example, adults are not permitted to wear masks, props that closely resemble a real weapon are not permitted, capes must not extend past the waist and dresses are not permitted to drag on the ground. Tigger in his Pirate costume! During the day, guests older than 14 are not permitted to wear any costume in the Disney parks (though DisneyBounding is permitted!). To read through the full list of rules and restrictions, head to the Disney World website. And for even more Halloween fun, check out these five Disney Halloween inflatables we found online, or the exclusive Halloween Minnie ears we found online, too! And as always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates. Click here to see EVERYTHING returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World in 2022! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World from 2021 Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What are you dressing up as for Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments! The post 17 Costume Ideas for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Today’s video is ALL ABOUT the mysterious Disney World changes that are just now coming to light. Huge & consistent crowds, the airport train mystery, new rides, and all the construction and demolition happening…what’s actually going on??? Tron Construction We’ve got answers – and plenty of tips – today on DFB Guide! Check out our video below — If Disney WON’T Answer These Questions…We Will. 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. What is a question you have about the parks that Disney won’t answer? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: If Disney WON'T Answer These Questions...We Will 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. An iconic part of any Disney World outfit is Minnie ears. From bold statement ears to classic designs, you can find an ears headband in just about every Disney theme imaginable. So many eras! We’ve seen Minnie ears themed to Disney rides, movies, princesses, villains, and hotels. But sometimes you just need a simple pair of ears to match your theme park outfit. Don’t worry — we’ve found the PERFECT pairs for you. 2 NEW Minnie ears released online are the perfect accessories for just about any outfit. Disney recently released 2 new pairs of Minnie ears online on shopDisney. First up, there’s the Copper Sequin Ear Headband. These Minnie ears are a metallic copper color, made of simulated leather. ©shopDisney The bow in the middle is covered in copper sequins to match the ears. Although the ears are simple, maybe they could be considered an homage to the classic Disney movie The Fox and the Hound (since the hound’s name is Copper). ©shopDisney You can get them for $29.99 now! Click here to buy the Copper Sequin Minnie Ears. Next, you can get the Almond Pearl Minnie Ears, which are made with an off-white material that has gold- and silver-colored threads running through it (so these ears look very shiny). ©shopDisney The bow is an “oatmeal” fabric, which means it’s a sheer material in a matching off-white color. ©shopDisney The neutral tones mean that these ears will match just about any outfit you choose for your Disney parks day. You can get them online for $29.99 now. Click here to buy the Almond Pearl Minnie Ears. If you’re looking for some more Minnie ears, check out the newest Disney hotel-themed ears, which are perfect for fans of Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. Or you can see the new Disney princess ears, themed to Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. In fact, we’ve reported on EVERY new pair of Minnie ears that have been released this year: check them ALL out here! Can you EVER have enough? For more Disney-themed online shopping, check out the best Disney deals on Amazon, or see 2 NEW Disney Starbucks cups that we’re guessing will sell out quickly. We’re always watching for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates. Click here to see more new Disney merchandise online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of the new Minnie ears is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Dropped 2 NEW SHINY Minnie Ears Online! 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. ‘Tis the season for Disney’s Haunted Mansion to SHINE! Haunted Mansion We’ve seen not one, but two new Haunted Mansion merchandise collections online recently! It’s likely because we’re approaching “spooky season” and during this special time of year, the happy haunts begin to materialize. (Translation: everyone gets in the Haunted Mansion spirit!) And if you’re one of those die-hard fans (pun intended), then we found something new online that we think you’ll like! Say hello to the Haunted Mansion Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey! We first spotted this new shirt in the parks recently, but now it’s available on shopDisney in all of its haunting glory. Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey The back of the jersey has the name of the attraction in its signature font, with Madame Leota in her crystal ball. And as an added bonus — it GLOWS in the dark! You’ll definitely want to wear this during your next visit to the mansion. It glows in the dark! Right now, you can order it for $74.99, which is $10 more than what it sold for in the parks. Hurry, we think it’s going to be popular! Click Here to Order the Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey! But that’s not the only new spirit jersey we spotted! The Disney Villains Spirit Jersey is also now online, featuring some infamous characters including Jafar, Hades, the Evil Queen, and Ursula. ©Disney The back of the shirt says “up to no good” in a rather ominous font. You can also order this style for $74.99. Click Here to Order the Villains Jersey! If you’re already preparing for the Halloween season, you’re not too early! At Disney World, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts in just a few weeks, and we can’t wait. This is the first year that the event will be back since 2019, and we’re excited to check out the entertainment, the character interactions, the attraction overlays, and of course, the candy and snacks! Mickey Pumpkin We’ll be at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on opening night, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates and details on that event. We’ll also keep you covered with all the spooky season news at the other parks and resorts! Click Here for Everything Returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! 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 own any Disney spirit jerseys? Tell us in the comments! The post The Haunted Mansion Disney Spirit Jersey You’ve Been Waiting For is NOW Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, going on a cruise for a week is fun — the endless soft-serve ice cream, the pools, the entertainment, and (of course) the food. But what if you had to live on a cruise for MONTHS as part of your job? Would working on a cruise ship be the stuff of your dreams or a nightmare in disguise? Today we find out. Disney Dream We actually spoke to a number of individuals who have lived on cruise ships as part of their jobs and let’s just say, things are INTERESTING. There are a whole bunch of secrets, exciting things, and not-so-great parts that you probably never knew about when it comes to life on a cruise ship. So put on that sunscreen, grab a beach towel, and take some time with us to investigate the unique life of living and working on a floating hotel and entertainment venue. First, we want to give a big thank you to Nathan Moreno (@nathanlmoreno on Instagram) and Kaitlin H who spoke to us on these topics. They both have experience working on cruise lines. Nathan worked as a part of the production cast/entertainment team on a cruise, while Kaitlin worked as a guest services hostess. Disney Cruise Line Terminal While we won’t be disclosing what cruise line Nathan worked for, we can share with you that Kaitlin actually worked on Disney Cruise Line ships! Alright, let’s get into the details. General Overview Working Hours How many hours do you work on a cruise ship? Is it a typical 9-5? More? Less? Well, it depends! Nathan shared that in the entertainment role things could change a lot! Some days Nathan would work up to 8-9 hours, but some days it would just be one hour of work. Typically, Nathan shared that they’d work 4-5 days each week, but that could also vary, with the crew getting more days off during longer sailings (and working more during shorter sailings). For Kaitlin over at Guest Services, it was about a 10-hour work day, with a typical week made of 70+ hours. Mickey Meeting Guests on the Wonder In terms of a cruise contract, Nathan shared that he’s had contracts for 3 months, 4 months, and 6 months, though some of those were “replacement” contracts where he was stepping in to replace someone that had left. Generally, though, he noted that contracts are 6-8 months in length. Kaitlin shared a somewhat similar experience, with contracts that lasted 5-6 months. Itty Bitty Living Space You’ve probably seen guest staterooms across a variety of cruise lines (you can even tour a stateroom from the Disney Wish HERE) and you’re familiar with their…tight size! So what’s it like for the crew? Nathan said that he was placed in a cabin in the middle of the ship for his contracts, and those cabins had been on decks 2, 3, and 7 in the past, but it really depends on the ship since they’re all very different! Kaitlin shared that during her contracts she was on Deck 1. Queen Bed in Category 4C Oceanview Verandah Stateroom Nathan noted that he had lived in a room that he had all to himself, as well as in rooms where the space was shared (we’re talking BUNK BED LIVING, folks). For Kaitlin, her department generally had things set up where they each had 1 roommate and the room did feature bunk beds. According to Nathan, the size of the cabin can depend on your status on the ship. Stateroom Sofa — pull-out bed (Guest Stateroom) What about those coveted windows? Are you stuck with NO view of the outside world from a cruise cabin? Sounds like the answer to that is mostly “yes.” Nathan said they never got balconies, and that you might get a port hole if you were LUCKY! Kaitlin basically had the same experience and said she was in purely inside staterooms. In her experience on the Disney ships, rooms with little windows were mainly for officers, and balconies would be just for 4-stripers (a.k.a. those in high positions like the Captain). She noted, like Nathan, that things can vary depending on the ship. You’re Not Getting This View as a Standard Cruise Ship Cast Member But sometimes the rooms have their own unique perks! Kaitlin shared that the cabin she had during her travels through Alaska was actually all the way forward, so she could hear ice scraping against the ship as they were sailing. So what’s actually INSIDE the room? Any storage space? What are the bathrooms like? We asked ALL the hard questions ( ) and here’s what our friends had to say! Nathan shared that the rooms he was in typically had a closet and desk. He said to think of it like a college dorm in terms of overall style, except smaller and more compact. Stateroom Shelves for extra storage in a guest cabin Kaitlin shared that on the Disney ships she was on, each room had 2 closets and enough space to hang up your costume (uniform) and a few shirts. There was also some other storage space but you do NOT want to overpack for your cruise line working experience! When it comes to the bathrooms, Nathan shared that the bathroom space would (naturally) be shared with your roommate (if you have one). Kaitlin said that the bathroom she had was made of 1 space with a small shower, toilet, and sink. Toilet and sink — Split bathroom (Guest Cabin on the Disney Wish) In terms of how these cabins compare to those of the regular guests — well, it’s really no comparison! Nathan said they are VERY different. For the crew, the cabins are very functional. They’re comfy enough and you’re able to decorate a bit to make things your own, but they’re small. Kaitlin described it as more like “a closet and two people live in it.” In other words, the space is not really comparable to what guests stay in! Sink space in a guest cabin So how could you get a crew cabin that is better, bigger, or nicer? Well, you’d have to be a bit higher up when it comes to your position! Nathan shared that usually, the best cabins are reserved for the captain and department heads, followed by the officers and managers of departments. In the entertainment department, that means you’ll want to try to grab a position in one of these roles: cruise director, assistant cruise director, activity manager, stage manager, and music director. But keep in mind that the only way you usually get these roles is by putting in years of work! Closet Space (Guest Cabin) Things are somewhat similar on the Disney cruises Kaitlin experienced, but things could vary by department. For example, she shared that guest services cabins were on one particular deck, close to the gangway, office, and crew bar. But other departments were on lower decks, meaning they were more exposed to LOUD noises from the engine or galley. But things can also vary depending on the ship! Can You COOK as Cruise Ship Crew? Okay we know you’re wondering — you’re working on a cruise ship and we definitely didn’t mention a kitchen in those stateroom descriptions, sooooo what do you do for food? Nathan said “eating on the ship is pretty easy.” There was a crew mess hall where 3 meals were served each day, and there were usually snacks provided in the times between meals too. Marceline Market on the Disney Wish Does that meal regular guest-facing restaurants are off-limits? Well, it depends! According to Nathan, depending on your status on the ship, you may get the ability to eat at the guest buffet or the restaurants guests get to go to — but that all depends on the director. He said, “Some are very strict and don’t let staff eat in those areas other are very easygoing and let us eat up there.” It just depends! For Kaitlin on the Disney ships, things were fairly similar with a crew mess hall available for dining and she said that sometimes they could even surprise you with something really tasty! But most of the time it was…well, a little like your old school cafeteria. You know that feeling you’d get where you’re just a tiny bit fearful of what you might find to munch on that day? Yeah, a bit like that. Steak from Worlds of Marvel on the Disney Wish Kaitlin was a petty officer, however, which meant that she also had access to the quick service dining locations guests have access to. This isn’t something all crew members have the ability to do, but it’s a great perk if you can get it! What about getting a dining reservation for one of the regular guest restaurants? Kaitlin said it was something she could request, but it wasn’t all that easy. Requests “needed to be approved by multiple people before being allowed.” Chicken at Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure on the Disney Wish What about cooking on board? What if you’re craving a dish you’ve just gotta whip up? Well…don’t hold your breath! Both Kaitlin and Nathan told us that cooking was not really available for the crew. Nathan shared that you could “cook” up some Cup Noodles in the mess hall, but that was about it! Kaitlin said that crew was not “allowed to have anything in your cabin that you have to eat with a utensil.” Looks like you’ll have to stick to those mess halls then! But there are some crew perks when it comes to food, specifically for late-night snacks! According to Kaitlin, late-night snacks for the crew would basically consist of all the extra food that guests didn’t eat — and this would be served up at the crew mess hall. So pro tip: don’t miss the late-night snacks! Secrets Revealed! Now, let’s get into the SECRETS! We’re talking crew-only areas, what the Wi-Fi is like, and more! Crew-ONLY Spaces When it comes to unique areas, Nathan shared that there are some areas made just for them, to give them a bit of a work-life balance, though that does depend on the ship size and the brand. The ships Nathan was on had things like a crew gym, crew bar/lounge, a game room, and even a crew deck with the ability to soak up some fresh air! Some ships may even have a crew pool (though those are harder to find). Guest Pool on the Disney Wish Kaitlin shared that on the Disney ships the crew bar turned into a coffee bar during the day — gotta get that caffeine! She also mentioned that on the Disney Wonder there was an activity room, though not all staff utilized the space. On the Fantasy (a larger and newer ship) there were more entertainment spaces for the crew, like a library and other things. Kaitlin also noted that the Magic and the Wonder have a little pool on the bow of the ship for the crew, but it is prettttty small so don’t exactly expect huge amounts of swimming space! The ships Kaitlin was on also had a crew gym, though these were in different spots depending on the ship. Still, it gave the crew a nice tucked-away space to exercise away from the rest of the guests. Would You Work Out? (Guest Gym) Days Off Ever wonder what the crew does on their day off? Do they get to lounge around and explore the ship? Well…it depends. Nathan shared that on his days off if they were in port, he was allowed to get off the ship and explore (at least, pre-COVID). For him, this was one of the best perks about working on a ship — getting to see and experience places all over the world. But not everyone can get off. On port days, typically about 30% of the staff has to stay on. He shared that people are typically given a group and then if that group is called, they are not allowed to leave. Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay If he didn’t get off the ship for his day off, he said that he’d typically work out, connect with family, and sleep. Depending on your status and the hotel director, Nathan shared that they could also go to the pool deck (but not swim), go to the guest coffee shop, go to the spa or hair stylist, or head to the library. Castaway Cay For Kaitlin, things were a little different. She shared that they didn’t really have days off in her department, and, in fact, “Most departments do not.” But, if she did have a decent amount of break time, she could use that to go to the gym, nap, or get off the ship to grab some food. In terms of using regular guest areas during “off time,” Kaitlin said that they could venture into these spaces, but that had to be approved. So, for example, she could get access to the guest pool deck but only on port days! AquaMouse In terms of leaving the ship during port days, things for Kaitlin were somewhat similar to the situation with Nathan. The crew could leave the ship on port days unless they had an “in-port manning” shift. In port manning ensures that there’s a required amount of crew members on the ship during port days in case there’s any kind of emergency. But she said you could have someone cover your in-port manning shift for you potentially! What about things like the internet? While wifi prices and set-up have changed over the years, it’s still not quite as easy or cheap to have internet access on a cruise ship as it is on land, at least for guests — so what’s it like for crew? On the cruise ships Nathan worked on, the crew had their own wifi packages they could buy, but they were not all that affordable and sometimes didn’t have the greatest connection. Bus WiFi Sticker Nathan said that he would get online every day and try to call family about once a week. But, for him “the easiest thing was…to get an international plan for [his] phone. It made it easier to navigate the places [they] were in and also be able to contact family out at port.” Kaitlin had a similar experience. There was a crew wifi plan that charged based on megabytes, but she shared that “sometimes the internet was spotty and [they] wouldn’t be able to get online.” Still, she’d try to get online every day to talk to family, if given the chance. SURPRISING Cruise Facts We asked both of our new friends just what surprised them about working on a ship and here are some things that might totally surprise you too! For Nathan, he said the biggest learning curve came with the importance of chains of command on the ship. Nathan said, “If someone is a higher status the[a]n you then they have more authority the[a]n you do and you have to respect that. And if you are having [a] problem you either go to your person in command or HR.” So Many People Make the Vacation Possible! For Kaitlin, she said the most surprising thing about working on a cruise was “the amount of people behind the scenes that work so hard to ensure the Guests have a Magical Experience.” There’s a lot of pressure on the crew to really get things “right” and “perfect” for the guest — so make sure you give the crew a big “thank you” the next time they help resolve a problem for you! Working on a Cruise Can Be AMAZING What’s the best part of working on a cruise, you ask? Well, for Nathan it was the ability to travel, the community of people you meet and become friends with from around the world, and getting the chance to perform all the time (in his entertainment role). For Kaitlin, some of those “bests” overlapped. She shared that one of the best parts was seeing how people from all over the world, “people from all different backgrounds, cultures, religions,” were able to “work together and respect each other.” Captain Mickey She also shared that exploring new places she would have never had the chance to visit was a major plus! Plus, meeting guests and crew from all over the world was a big bonus and “genuinely made [her] who [she is] today.” Things Aren’t All Fun Though Things aren’t all sunshine and roses though. Working on a cruise can be TOUGH. According to Nathan, one of the things he liked the least about his cruise experience as crew was that the crew mess hours were very strict. For example, he said that if lunch is from 12-1:30, then that’s it. They pull that food at 1:31PM, and “if you miss it you miss it.” He also shared that rules for the crew aren’t always fully explained in advance, so you might not find out you’re breaking a rule until, well, you’re actually breaking it and getting in trouble. So be careful! He also said that packing up your life in basically just 2 suitcases (50 pounds max) can be extremely difficult. Don’t Miss Your Mess Hall Times! For Kaitlin, one of the things that was the most challenging on her cruise experiences was the quality of the crew food. Let’s just say, to her it wasn’t the best. Kaitlin said that the pay is also something to consider. Under American standards, she was getting paid less than minimum wage. Her pay did include free room and board and the free crew food, but she said it was “a lot of work.” Another tough thing was working every single day and having to wear TIGHTS while doing it! Though the policy has changed, at the time when Kaitlin worked, girls had to wear tights under their skirts, and that was…less than fun. Disney Wish Guest Space Finally, Kaitlin said that the politics of the job were less than ideal in terms of how certain leaders picked who got promoted, etc. That’s a thing you’ll encounter in almost any work situation of course, but it’s important to remember that working on a cruise ship (fun as it may sound) doesn’t exempt you from it! But, despite the challenges, both Nathan and Kaitlin said they wouldn’t change a thing about their cruise working experiences. Nathan said, “Working on a ship is hard but also fun. I felt like I grew the most while at sea. It’s something that is like no other and you see how you react to different situations and you can become a very well-rounded person and a great problem solver.” Kaitlin echoed those statements and said, “I think that all the challenges and things I hated made the experience the way it needed to be.” Though she did note that giving Guest Services a bit more credit and the opportunity to potentially earn tips wouldn’t be a bad thing either. How YOU Can Be a Better Cruiser If you’re going on a cruise and wondering what crew wishes you knew, we’ve got all the insider knowledge. Nathan said that he wished guests realized how hard the crew works. There are people who work 10-15 hours, crew who work throughout the night, and crew who change things at the drop of a hat to make the guest experience special. So, he said, “be kind to all crew and respect all boundaries.” Nathan continued, “If something changes on your cruise, like we can’t go into an amazing port and have to have an extra sea day[,] [w]e are sorry but don’t complain to us about it, we can’t do anything to fix it, so be nice and enjoy the day. It’s not the end of the world!” Goofy Kaitlin had some similar comments. She said that she wishes guests would realize the crew cannot control the weather as much as you’d like them to. They’re only human! She also recommended that guests do some research before they come on board. “Please,” she said, “Listen to a podcast, watch a video on youtube, Do something.” Don’t Go Into Your Cruise Without Any Knowledge! And that’s what it’s like to LIVE on a cruise ship for 6 months as part of the crew. Is it something you think you’d be able to handle? Tell us in the comments! Want to learn more about cruising, especially on Disney’s ships? Click here to see what CDC regulations have gone away when it comes to cruising, click here to learn 5 SECRETS about the Disney Cruise Line app, and click here to see why it might be more difficult to go on a cruise this summer. As always, stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see our FULL COVERAGE of Disney’s new cruise ship — the Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you want to work on a cruise ship and live there for months? Tell us in the comments! The post What It's Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months 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. If you love Starbucks mugs and tumblers, BEWARE. This post may have you clicking “add to cart” before you even realize what’s happening! Starbucks Cups and Mugs Disney and Starbucks have released a bunch of themed tumblers, mugs, and more over the years. We’ve seen a pink 50th Anniversary tumbler, all kinds of themed mugs, and enough other mugs to fill ALL of your shelves. But now a NEW item has arrived online! Introducing the NEW Mickey Mouse Walt Disney World Starbucks tumbler! ©Disney The front of the tumbler features Mickey Mouse along with park icons and other designs representing classic (and new) attractions and characters from the parks! ©Disney The back has that iconic Starbucks logo on it. ©Disney If you want this, you can grab it online right now for $27.99! Grab the Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Starbucks tumbler here! If you’re more of a Disneyland or Minnie Mouse fan, Disney has you covered there too — check out the NEW Minnie Mouse Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler! ©Disney On the front of the cup, you’ll find Minnie blowing a kiss, surrounded by park icons, food (anyone spot the pizza?!), and more. ©Disney On the back, you’ll once again find the Starbucks logo. ©Disney This tumbler is also $27.99. Click here to bring the tumbler home! You may want to act fast though! Starbucks x Disney tumblers and cups can sell out frequently, though some eventually get restocked. To give yourself the best chance to grab either of these tumblers, be sure to grab them while they’re still available online. Looking for other Disney merchandise to tempt you? Click here to shop the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival merchandise collection online, and click here to see ALL of the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see ALL of the Disney x Starbucks cups you can get online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of these tumblers? Tell us in the comments! The post Act Fast! 2 NEW Disney Starbucks Cups Are Now Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Name the most iconic Disney snack. Ready? Go! We love Dole Whip! If you said Dole Whip, then we’re on the same page! If you love this snack and want to make it at home, now you can with Disney’s latest recipe! Note, we have seen plenty of other Dole Whip recipes, but like the Dole Whip in the parks, this one is dairy-free! Let’s make a Pineapple DOLE Whip together! Ingredients 1/2-3/4 cup pineapple juice, divided 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks 1 cup dairy-free vanilla ice cream We can’t wait to have one of these in our hands! Instructions Place 1/2 cup pineapple juice, frozen pineapple, and dairy-free vanilla ice cream into a blender and blend until smooth. Be sure not to over-blend! If the mixture is too thick, add two tablespoons of pineapple juice at a time. Then scoop into bowls and serve immediately! Don’t come for our Dole Whip. Looking for other Disney recipes to make at home? We suggest checking out the iconic Hoop-Dee-Doo Friend Chicken recipe, Alice in Wonderland-inspired tarts, and you can copy the popular Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich from EPCOT as well! Stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney recipes we find. You can see our step-by-step at home recipe on Dole Whip 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 is your favorite flavor of DOLE Whip? Let us know below! The post Disney RECIPE: Make Pineapple DOLE Whip At Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article