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Here at Disney, we’re always coming up with new ways to empower and invest in local students in our community – like bringing them to Walt Disney World Resort to give them a taste of potential career paths they may one day like to pursue.View the full article

If you haven’t been to EPCOT in a while, the park is basically unrecognizable these days. EPCOT With much of the middle of the park under construction, as well as new additions like Creations Shop, Connections Eatery, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it definitely doesn’t look the same as it did in say, 2019. But the transformation of EPCOT isn’t complete yet — we’ve still got quite a few projects on the horizon, including the mysterious PLAY! Pavilion. What is the PLAY! Pavilion? As part of the historic EPCOT transformation, the former Wonders of Life Pavilion is being turned into what Disney has called the PLAY! Pavilion. This“digital metropolis” will feature interactive experiences, games, entertainment, hands-on activities… AND favorite Disney characters, both virtual and real! PLAY! Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has noted about the PLAY! Pavilion: “This innovative, new pavilion is beyond anything we’ve ever created and is completely unique to Epcot. Built on the power of play, it introduces an immersive and interactive ‘city’ where you can explore, create, and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters. This is an experience worthy of our bold vision for Epcot — and another signature element of our transformation.” When it opens, it will be part of the World Discovery neighborhood, which is home to older favorites like Mission: SPACE and Test Track, along with popular new spots Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Space 220. Click Here to Learn More About the EPCOT Neighborhoods! What Will Be Included in the PLAY! Pavilion? Like we mentioned above, the pavilion is set to include “interactive experiences, games, entertainment, and hands-on activities.” Disney has shared examples of some activities you can expect to participate in, including helping fashion icon Edna Mode from The Incredibles “on her quest to rid the world of uninspired style.” as well as competing in a water balloon fight hosted by Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby! EPCOT Experience Play Pavilion Display Besides those things, you’ll also be able to encounter some of your favorite Disney characters during your visit. They’ll stop by the PLAY! Pavilion both digitally and in-person — we can’t wait to see who will show up! Click Here to See Everything That Has Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation! When Will the PLAY! Pavilion Open? And finally, let’s talk timeline! This new attraction was set to open in Disney World for the 50th Anniversary, but the pandemic caused some slowdowns with the timeline and construction. Other projects were prioritized when the parks reopened, and Disney hasn’t shared an update on the PLAY! Pavilion in a while — we don’t yet know what the new opening timeline will be. It’s hard to tell how construction is proceeding since this would mostly be an indoor attraction, and the former Wonders of Life building isn’t easily visible from most guest areas of the park currently. However, it’s possible that work on the pavilion is resuming soon if it hasn’t already. Play! Pavilion (behind Mission: SPACE gift shop) On July 14th, 2022, Disney filed a permit with Orange County for a “general contractor package” at the address matching that of the Wonders of Life building. The contractor listed is Balfour Beatty Construction LLC, which has worked on multiple theme park construction projects in the area, including Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. PLAY! Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney On the permit, the “expiration date of notice of commencement” is set as December 31st, 2024. This is the date by which all construction must be completed, so it’s possible that we could see the PLAY! Pavilion open in EPCOT before the end of 2024! We’ll have to wait and see what Disney announces, but that’s what we could glean from the permit itself. Why EPCOT is the Best Disney World Park — Click Here! So we’ll continue watching the construction as much as we can, and we’ll be on the lookout for more announcements from Disney. Besides this, there are other EPCOT projects that we’re keeping our eyes on, including the upcoming attraction Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney We’re also eager to see the changes in World Celebration with the addition of new gardens, as well as CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall. There’s going to be so much to check out — we can’t wait! Click Here to Learn More About the EPCOT Transformation! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about the upcoming PLAY! Pavilion, or just the other projects? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything We Know About the PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there ever such a thing as too many Minnie ears? We don’t think so! Minnie Ears! We’ve seen ears released for Marvel superheroes, popular park attractions, and some that celebrate our favorite Disney hotels. Now another Disney World hotel has released a new pair of ears, and these are ones you may want to RUN to grab! Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside has released some new ears themed to the hotel and they’re pretty amazing! New Ears! These new ears feature flower-covered blue ears tied together with a beige bow with Minnie on the front! They’re Awesome! The bow and the band are made of a basket weave-type, thicker, canvas-like material. But it’s a gold metallic color, making them look really great! Check Out That Bow The ears themselves are faux leather. One Ear On the front of the ears, there are little 3D flowers stuck on there, along with metallic gold Mickeys. The Minnie Mouse detail on the front of the bow is metal. Another Look at the Ears When it comes to the back, you’ll find some flowers… Flowers …and the Resort logo printed on there. Riverside Logo In terms of comfort, our reporter shared that they are similar to other Loungefly ears. They’re not too tight and were pretty lightweight! We think these are ears you could pretty easily wear for most of the day, even if you’re not usually a wear-those-ears-all-day-long-type of person. What Do You Think? The ears are priced at $39.99 and can be found at the gift shop in Port Orleans Riverside Resort (Fulton’s General Store). But be warned, these ears were released recently and sold out. We caught them as they were being restocked, and our reporter shared that they were going fast today too! So we’re not sure how long this shipment will last. Of course, the resort could get more shipments in the future, so that’s something to keep an eye on. But, overall, we’d say these are the type of ears that seem to be selling FAST, so you’ll want to run over to Port Orleans to snatch them up if they’re a must-buy for you! Don’t Wait to Bring These Home! If you’re looking for other pairs to add to your collection, we recommend checking out the Pirates of the Caribbean, EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and the new Halloween ears we’ve seen recently. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news on the new Minnie Ears! Every pair of Minnie ears you can buy online right now! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What pair of hotel ears has been your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney World’s NEW Minnie Ears Are Selling FAST! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After 29 years in his position, Robert Bowden is set to retire at the end of July as the longtime director of Leu Gardens. View the full article

Museum of Illusions Orlando plans a one-day “Christmas in July” ticket discount. View the full article

Did you know there’s a National Treasure series coming to Disney+ soon? ©Disney We’ve been keeping up with all the details on the show. It was just earlier this month that the title for the show was released, and now we’ve got more exciting news to share — we have an official teaser trailer and more! According to Deadline, a teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes look were shown at San Diego Comic-Con today. It was also announced that Harvey Keitel will be reprising his role as Peter Sadusky. We also got our first look at Olivera, who play the lead role of Jess in the series. Check out the teaser below! The series focuses on Jess, a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer who goes on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about her family’s mysterious past and save a lost Pan-American treasure. ©Disney Looking for more Disney media news? High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has its new season releasing soon and we’re introducing you to the new cast members before they hit the screen, and you can also check out all the other new releases coming to Disney+ this month. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Have you heard about this new musical comedy in the works at Disney? 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 looking forward to this new series? Let us know your thoughts below! The post VIDEO: Watch the National Treasure: Edge of History Disney+ Teaser Trailer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from hot and humid Florida! Donald and Daisy Duck Statues! We explore the parks even on the hottest days to make sure you have all the latest food reviews (have you seen our EPCOT Food and Wine reviews yet?), know about all the new merchandise we’re finding, and keep you updated on construction progress all over Disney World. Now we’re back with a Magic Kingdom update! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Storybook Treats The Dopey Cone is still the specialty cone currently available at Storybook Treats. The Dopey Cone Grab it while it’s still here for $5.99. Read our Review of this Cone! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium We found a Pride Dog Collar and Lead for $34.99. Your dog can now celebrate Pride! There’s also been a restock on the Giant Angel Plush. It’s $69.99. Angel Cindy fans will love the Cinderella Dresses Towel for $24.99. It’s Cinderella’s dress, but on a towel. This Star Wars Hat comes with its own buttons! The hat is $29.99. The Force is strong with this hat We also spotted some more merchandise from the Pooh kitchen collection. There’s a Tigger Cake Stand for $44.99… The wonderful thing about Tiggers is that they make great cake stands? …and a Pooh Spoon Rest. Pooh and his balloon The spoon rest is $14.99. Disney’s NEW Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Online Now! Click Here! Uptown Jewelers For those who have everything, the Coach Disney Plushes have arrived. There’s Goofy, Minnie, and Donald. And they are $600 each! $600…each. Speaking of designer stuff, there’s also a new Coach Bag with Mickey and Friends on it for $595. Need a new bag? There’s a watch at Uptown Jewelers that will take you “To Infinity and Beyond!” Meet the Buzz Lightyear Watch. It’s Buzz! The watch is $65. Here’s When MagicBand+ Will Release In Disney World! Crystal Arts You can grab some new crystal figurines at Crystal Arts. This Ewok is GORGEOUS. It’s $225. Wicket, is that you? We also found a new Abu and a new Genie Figure! Abu and Genie Abu is $185, while Genie is $500. Here Are The Best Disney Kitchen Items You Can Get On Amazon Right Now Memento Mori If you’re wanting to get your hands on the Haunted Mansion Crocs, they are back!!! They’re back! These tend to sell out fast, so head to Magic Kingdom ASAP to grab them for $49.99. ALERT! 2 NEW Haunted Mansion Disney Ears Are Now Available Online — GRAB THEM NOW! Frontier Trading You can now get the Pocahontas Princess Tea Party Pin. Just around the riverbend… The pin is $19.99. Here Are 8Things You’ll Do for the Last Time in Disney World in 2022 Plaza Del Sol Caribe Bazaar There’s a new Tommy Bahama collection available here. It includes a Minnie Mouse Shirt for $70… Tropical Minnie …a Mickey and Minnie Mouse Dress for $150… Tropical Mickey and Minnie …and a Jungle Cruise Button-Up Shirt that has PUNS on it! A shirt with puns! This punny shirt is $150. Here Are All of the Speciality Hot Dogs You Can Buy in Disney World Right Now Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. The street just off the side of Main Street, U.S.A. is still blocked off for construction. Still closed off We’ll keep an eye on it and let you know when that changes. Here Are Terrible Changes Disney World Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice Tron Construction also continues over on Tron in Tomorrowland. It looks like there’s still plenty of work to do. TRON update Disney has not yet released an official opening date for the ride. The Disney World Problem You’re Not Thinking About — And How To Fix It Those are all the updates we have this time around, but if you’re planning a trip to Disney World and want to know more about Magic Kingdom, we have a whole PAGE telling you all about it. Want to know what to eat there? You can purchase our DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom snacks! Speaking of food in Magic Kingdom, we’ve got a full list of all the table service restaurants available there. Of course, we have our favorites, so be sure to check out what those are! 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 shop in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Haunted Mansion CROCS Restocked first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It certainly seems like Disney always has something in the works, doesn’t it? ©Pixar From movies like Lightyear to theme park projects like the ongoing TRON rollercoaster construction, there’s almost always something going on! For example, we recently shared that a live-action/animated hybrid Beauty and the Beast musical will be coming to ABC later this year, and now we have news about a new project in the works at Disney. A new musical comedy called Penelope is in the works at Disney, according to Deadline. The movie is loosely based on The Princess and the Pea fairytale, though specific details about the film are still under wraps. ©Disney Robert Sudduth, the co-executive producer on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist will be writing the script and Will Gluck will be producing. Gluck is also writing the script for and producing the upcoming live-action version of The Aristocats that was announced earlier this year. The Aristocats in EPCOT’s France! Not much information has been released about the new movie at this time, but sources have shared that it is being developed for a theatrical release, meaning that it will not premiere on Disney+ as we have seen other Disney movies do. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more information. This isn’t the only new project Disney has in the works. The company is also working on a National Treasure series called National Treasure: Edge of History that will be released on Disney+. ©Disney And we recently shared that the Beauty and the Beast special coming to ABC in December has found its Belle in singer-songwriter H.E.R. Make sure to keep reading DFB for more! Click here for Disney movies you’ll NEVER see on Disney+ 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 movie? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Musical Comedy Is In The Works At Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you have a favorite Dole Whip snack? Maybe it’s just the classic Pineapple Soft-Serve Dole Whip that we all know and love. Contempo Cafe Maybe you’ve discovered the deliciousness of the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake which has Dole Whip on top, or maybe you’re a fan of the Watermelon Dole Whip Taco. Whatever the case, Dole Whip Day has arrived and we’re celebrating with some brand NEW Dole Whip snacks — will one of them be your new favorite? So let’s look at the Dole Whip Cupcake for $5.79, which is a yellow cupcake served with Dole Whip mousse and garnished with a cherry. We’ve had something VERY similar before, so how does it compare? Dole Whip Cupcake We liked this cupcake! The cake itself is very moist and we really enjoyed the pineapple filling in the center of the cupcake. The consistency was almost that of pudding, but it had a very fresh pineapple flavor, which we liked a lot. We liked it! So, you may be looking at this cupcake and wondering to yourself: “How do they achieve that perfect cone of frosting on top of the cupcake without it falling over?” We’ve got the answer. They take the cake they removed from the cupcake to fill it and put it on top of the cupcake, frosting around that, so the amount of frosting is reduced. This may be a big disappointment for those who think frosting is the best part because there’s definitely way more cake than there is frosting. They put the excess cake on top! We thought this tasted pretty similar to a traditional Dole Whip, but it is slightly sweeter, so if you’re looking for something that’s not too sweet, or you’re not a fan of pineapple and tropical flavors, we would probably steer clear of this one. All in all, the regular Dole Whip still reigns supreme. Contempo Cafe has tons of options if you’re looking for your sugar fix, like the 50th Anniversary German Chocolate Cupcake! German Chocolate Cupcake If you’d like to try the Dole Whip Cupcake out for yourself, it will be available at Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort from July 21st through August 20th. Want to try even MORE Dole Whip Snacks? We’ve actually put a list together of some of our favorite Dole Whip combinations. Remember, you can also get delicious Dole Whip treats at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, including a Dole Whip flight! We also tried some new Dole Whips today like the Sangria Float from Swirls on the Water and a Dole Whip Martini from Good’s Foods to Go at Old Key West. A Dole Whip Flight!!! Be sure to check out ALL our reviews of the new snacks being introduced to Disney World to celebrate Dole Whip Day! Click here to see 5 Dole Whip creations you didn’t realize you could buy 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’s your favorite Dole Whip snack? 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. Today, 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 Is Disney World’s Dole Whip Cupcake As Good As It Sounds? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Dole Whip Day, everybody, and it’s time to celebrate! Key Lime Dole Whip Martini We’ve been celebrating in Disney World by trying out some fun creations like the Key Lime Dole Whip Martini and the Sangria Float. A lot of the treats available for the holiday are only around for a few days, so ya gotta act fast! And we’re here to tell you if a returning Dole Whip treat is worth it or not, so let’s go! This is the Tamatoa-inspired Cone! It’s a Raspberry Dole Whip swirled with Orange Dole Whip in a White Chocolate-dipped Waffle Cone, and then it’s coated in shiny gold sugar. You can grab it over at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for $5.99. It’s back! We’ve seen this treat before over at Pineapple Lanai, and we really enjoyed it last time! So, let’s see if it’s still as good as we remember. The Dole Whip in 2021 Good news, this is still a very tasty treat! The raspberry swirled with the orange is a super refreshing combination. It’s also quite a pretty dessert with that shiny gold sugar on the cone (gotta make it super shiny for Tamatoa!). Yum! The one big downside to this dessert is that it melts FAST. So, you better eat it quickly or at least take it into the air conditioning. Our cone was also a little soft and stale. We think the crunch of it would’ve helped the dessert be a little more exciting. Watch out for that melting Overall, this is a delicious but simple Dole Whip treat, but sometime the simple things are the best! It’s a really good option for kids or if you want something to cool you down while you’re relaxing by the pool. But, if you’re looking for something super unique, this probably isn’t the one for you. Although, it does make for some pretty photos! Fun and refreshing If you want to try out this treat for yourself, you better scurry on over to the Polynesian, because it’s only available until July 24th! And, if you want even MORE Dole Whip, you can check out Disney’s Dole Whip Day crawl! It has things like that Key Lime Dole Whip Martini on it, and it will take you all around Disney World. Do the crawl for Dole Whip Day! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to see the other treats coming for DOLE WHIP DAY! 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 flavor of Dole Whip is your favorite? Tell us 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. Today, 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 A Moana-Inspired Dole Whip is BACK in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Family game night is about to get more Disney-fied. A game all about Magic Kingdom? Say what? We recently saw several Disney attraction board games, including a Big Thunder Mountain game, an it’s a small world game, a Jungle Cruise game, and more! Now, there’s a brand NEW game out, though, and it’s all about Magic Kingdom — and you can buy it on Amazon RIGHT NOW! Today on Amazon’s Treasure Truck, the featured item is Funko Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park Edition. The game, which has been released to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary, features gameplay where YOU get to be Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, or Pluto! To top it off, each character “is dressed in special park-touring outfits.” ©Amazon The game board is double-sided and features a 3-D Cinderella Castle that Tinker Bell “flies over to signal the transformation of the park from day to night.” Up to six players can play, and it’s been developed for ages 5+. ©Amazon You can grab the game RIGHT NOW for $24.99 (limit one per customer). Click Here To Buy Funko Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park Edition Looking for more ideas for family game night? Here are seven you never even knew you needed, as well as even MORE games to keep you from ever being bored again! Looking for even more Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise? Here’s EVERY 50th anniversary souvenir you can currently get online! Here Are 9 Disney Games You NEVER Knew You Could Play on Your Amazon Alexa 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 grabbing this game? Let us know in the comments! The post Amazon Just Dropped A Brand New Disney World Game! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re only partway through 2022, but it’s not too early to start planning your vacations for NEXT year! Castaway Cay Packages and tickets are already available for Disney World in 2023, and many Disney Cruise Line sailings are ready to book right now! And for those who want to cruise in the latter part of next year, we’ve got some great news. Fall 2023 Disney Cruise Line voyages will soon be available to book! Platinum Castaway Club Members and Golden Oak Residents can start booking July 25th, then Gold Castaway Club Members can book on July 26th. On July 27th, Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Adventure Insiders can all make their plans. Finally, on July 28th, booking for Fall 2023 opens to the general public. Mickey Mouse on Castaway Cay On these dates, guests will be able to book cruises with departure dates from October-December 2023. This includes special sailings for Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises! If you want to go ahead and start planning, there are 74 different cruises during that timeframe, with 20 different itineraries to choose from. They’re visible on the Disney Cruise Line website currently, with available dates and starting pricing. ©Disney During those months, you can sail on four of the five Disney Cruise Line ships, including the brand-new Disney Wish! (The Disney Wonder isn’t currently listed for any sailings during that time.) The cheapest cruise available is a 3-night Bahamian sailing on the Disney Dream in November for just $1352 for two guests. The Disney Wish If you want to keep up with all the Disney Cruise Line news, make sure to stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got all the coverage of the new cruise ship, the Wish, as well as tips for setting sail with Disney and food reviews from onboard the ships. Click Here to Get Our Full Guide to the Disney Wish! If you’re hoping to set sail next fall, we encourage you to book with our travel agent partner, Small World Vacations. They’ll help you plan an amazing vacation, whether it’s your first sailing or your 50th. Click Here to Tour the Most EXCLUSIVE Stateroom on the Disney Wish! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg 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 Are you planning a Disney Cruise sometime soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Fall 2023 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries and Booking Date Revealed! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re anything like us, when you need a frozen treat in Disney World, you fast-walk (safety first, treats second) to your nearest Dole Whip location. Orange Bird Dole Whip Cone Fortunately, that isn’t a difficult task, as Disney World has tons of places that offer Dole Whip creations — Aloha Isle, Storybook Treats, Sunshine Tree Terrace, Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, Refreshment Outpost, Tamu Tamu, Swirls on the Water…the list goes on and on. And, in celebration of Dole Whip Day (July 21st), Disney World is offering even more creative Dole Whip treats all around the resort. So today, we tried one at Disney’s Old Key West Resort…but it’s only for adults! Let’s head over to Disney’s Old Key West Resort to try the new Dole Whip Key Lime Martini at Good’s Foods to Go. This limited-time item has Dole Whip lime served with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, garnished with a lime for $14. It’s very green! This treat was super refreshing! It had a nice tart flavor from the lime but it wasn’t sour. We also couldn’t taste the rum at all, which could be a good or a bad thing, depending on what you’re looking for in a dessert! “Why is the rum gone?” — Captain Jack Sparrow The only flavor we tasted in this martini was the Dole Whip lime. We were hoping for some coconut from the rum, but we couldn’t really taste any. So, this was really a one note dessert when it came to flavor. Where’s the coconut flavor?! This also isn’t really a drink, even though it’s called a martini. It’s basically just Dole Whip with rum drizzled on top, which is what you can find at some other spots around Disney World, like Tamu Tamu. So, you’re probably gonna need a spoon with this one! It melts fast! So, if you’re looking for an alcoholic drink where you can taste the alcohol and you’re getting your moneys worth, we wouldn’t say to grab this treat. It is $14 for not a lot of alcohol, which is what you’re really paying for with that price tag. But, do note that this was just our experience, and whoever is making your martini could end up having different proportions when it comes to the Dole Whip and the rum! But, if you want a fun drink that makes your Dole Whip look all pretty in a martini glass with just a little bit of rum, go for it! We definitely enjoyed this as a way to cool off. It’s definitely good, it’s just not what we expected! So, if that sounds good to you, head over to Old Key West ASAP, as this treat will only be available through July 24th! And, this item is also available over at Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West. Get it at Olivia’s too! AND you can even do a Dole Whip crawl! The crawl includes stops at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, Good’s Foods to Go at Old Key West, Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Do the crawl for Dole Whip Day! And, for other summer treats, check out the full list of new summertime foods here. Or, check out our review for 3 (!!!) new Dole Whip treats in Disney Springs. Watermelon Dole Whip Taco We’ll be trying out more of the Dole Whip Day treats, so stay tuned for our reviews! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out ALL of the Dole Whips You Can Grab for Dole Whip Day Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to try any of the new Dole Whips being offered for Dole Whip day? 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. Today, 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 You Can't Even Drink the New Dole Whip Martini in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Is there such a thing as too much Disney merchandise? We don’t think so! Look at all those mugs! We’ve recently seen lots of merchandise for EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, seen how you can get Disney Wish merchandise without booking a cruise, and checked out some Halloween merchandise that dropped early. We know some people have a favorite room in their house, and sometimes that’s the kitchen! If that’s you, we’ve found the best Disney kitchen items you can get online right now! What’s a Disney movie night without popcorn? For $36.49 you can get the Disney DCM-60CN Mickey Mouse Popcorn Popper to make your movie nights even more magical! ©Amazon This machine pops 6 cups of fresh popcorn at a time, and its lid can double as a serving bowl. The set includes two scoops for kernels and oil. Grab the Disney DCM-60CN Mickey Mouse Popcorn Popper here! Looking for a new slow cooker? Look no further than the Mickey Mouse Oval Slow Cooker, currently on sale for $47.99 (normally $59.99). ©Amazon The large oval is 5 quarts and can hold a full chicken. It also comes with a 20-ounce dipper that is great for appetizers. Buy the Mickey Mouse Oval Slow Cooker here! Sometimes messes happen in the kitchen, which is why you need the Disney 100% Cotton Kitchen Towels for $19.99 to help clean them up! ©Amazon These super absorbent towels are a part of the Bridal Collection, and each set comes with 2 towels. Grab the Disney 100% Cotton Kitchen Towels right here! Getting hot things out of the oven or off the stove top require oven mitts to stay safe, so why not make yours Disney-inspired? The Disney Kitchen Neoprene Mini Oven Mitts are usually $13.99, but you can grab them on sale right now for $10.99! ©Amazon Each pack comes with 2 oven mitts that are heat resistant and have insulation. Each mitt features Mickey and Minnie enjoying time together on a swing! Buy the Disney Kitchen Neoprene Mini Oven Mitts here! Baking requires precise measurements, so grab the Disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse Measuring Cups to make sure you measure out your flour just right. ©Amazon This $19.99 set comes with 5 measuring cups, and each one features a different image of Mickey and Minnie! Grab the Disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse Measuring Cups now! Planning on a picnic this summer? Grab the Disney Mickey Mouse Cheese Board and Knife Set to bring with you on the go and have your silverware and serving platter in one place! ©Amazon Currently on sale for $56.99 instead of its usual $66.95, the set’s hard cheese knife, chisel knife, and cheese fork are stored underneath the wooden board for easy storage. Grab the Disney Mickey Mouse Cheese Board and Knife Set here! Star Wars fans can’t pass up the Star Wars Lightsaber Electric Salt and Pepper Mill Grinder set for $39.99! ©Amazon The set comes with both the salt and pepper grinders, and when the contents are dispensed at the touch of a button, the lightsaber lights turn on! Grab the Star Wars Lightsaber Electric Salt and Pepper Mill Grinder right now! Looking for some new utensils for cooking? Grab the Lilo and Stitch Bamboo Spoons on sale for $15.89 (normally $19.99). ©Amazon The set comes with 5 spoons including a solid spoon, rounded fork, slotted spoon, and slotted spatula. Each one features cartoon versions of Lilo and Stitch, reminding you that Ohana means Family! Buy the Lilo and Stitch Bamboo Spoons here! Kids are going back to school soon, meaning that it may be time to pack lunches every day again! Make your life easier with the Mickey Sandwich/Cookie Cutters! ©Amazon Currently on sale for $5.99 instead of their normal $8.99, these stainless steel 5 cutters can be used for sandwiches, fruit, vegetables, cookies, or whatever else your heart desires. Grab the Mickey Sandwich/Cookie Cutters here! And lastly, we all have leftovers once in a while and don’t know where to store them. Check out the Mickey & Friends 8-piece Decorated Round Glass Food Storage Set currently $30.99 instead of $39.99. ©Amazon The set comes with 2 round and 2 rectangle storage containers. The festive designs will also get you into holiday cheer mode, no matter what time of year it is! Buy the Mickey & Friends 8-piece Decorated Round Glass Food Storage Set now! There you have it, the 10 best kitchen items you can get on Amazon right now. Looking for more merchandise to grab online? We suggest checking out the Obi-Wan Kenobi merchandise coming soon, or the Haunted Mansion merchandise that recently dropped online! Keep an eye on DFB and we’ll keep you updated on all the best Disney merch we find online! Click here for all the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can find online right now! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which item is your favorite on your list? Let us know in the comments below! 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It’s one of the best days of the year: Dole Whip Day! We love you, Dole Whip! Dole Whip Day is the third Thursday in July and celebrates all things Dole Whip! Whether that’s the classic pineapple swirl, or something more wild like the Dole Whip Watermelon Taco, today is all about the popular Disney treat. Today, we had the opportunity to head to Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs to try a fun Dole Whip creation. Here’s what we thought! Introducing: the Sangria Float. It’s classic pineapple Dole Whip served over red wine sangria and even comes with a pineapple slice! Sangria Float This treat is as refreshing as it sounds! It’s a great option for a hot day, especially if you like sangria. The sangria really adds to the flavor of the pineapple from the soft-serve and overall gives the whole thing a nice boozy kick. This drink looks and tastes like vacation! If you’re a fan of sangria or tropical drinks (what’s more tropical than a pineapple garnish?), and you’re looking for an alcoholic treat, this one is for you. It’s even got a slice of pineapple! One thing we did notice about the float is that a straw is definitely not the best tool to eat it with. The ratio of sangria to soft-serve is a little off, and once it starts to melt or you stir to mix it all up, it becomes too thick to sip it through a straw. We think that some more sangria would have elevated the flavor and the consistency. That being said, at $10.99 per drink, it’s a little pricey for what you get. But it does include alcohol, which makes it fit into the typical alcoholic drink price range in Disney World. If you’re someone who doesn’t like sangria or sweet, fruity drinks, we would probably skip this. If you’re looking for other Dole Whip creations in Disney Springs, Swirls on the Water has you covered with a Dole Whip Flight, Dole Whip Nachos, and even a Dole Whip that’s blue cookie dough-flavored. Dole Whip Flight Looking for even more ice cream in Disney Springs? Head over to Salt & Straw to see what unique ice cream flavors they’re cooking up, with new flavors every month! And of course, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and information. Click here to see 5 Dole Whip creations you didn’t realize you could buy 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. Would you try the Sangria Float Dole Whip? 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. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Dole Whip Day at Swirls on the Water. 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 Yes, Sangria DOLE WHIP Exists in Disney World -- And We're Trying It Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hide your wallets, Minnie and Mickey Ears collectors! So many choices! Of the MANY choices, some of the most popular Disney souvenirs are the iconic Minnie and Mickey Ears that guests rock around the parks. One thing that makes these accessories so great is that there’s a design to fit just about everyone’s style! Whether you want to rep your favorite attraction, character, or color, there’s an option for you. And now, another NEW pair of ears has arrived in Disney World! Check out the new Disney Vacation Club Ears we just found in Disney World! NEW ears alert! These have a retro vibe to them, like a lot of the other Disney Vacation Club merchandise we’ve seen. What do you think? Let’s take a closer look! The front has Mickey on one ear… Mickey! …and Cinderella Castle on the other. The castle can be on your ear And the back says Disney Vacation Club Member on one ear… This design is so fun …and has some colorful stripes on the other! Very nice The side of the band also says Disney Vacation Club Member. To let everyone know! The inside of the band also has some fun and colorful stripes on it! We want more merch that looks like this We found these new Minnie Ears at Conch Flats General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort for $29.99. Grab ’em while ya can! But, do know that you do have to be a Disney Vacation Club Member in order to purchase these! You’ll need to have your card with you or some other form of identification that indicates you’re a member. Great for the summer These ears would go perfectly with the other retro Disney Vacation Club Merchandise we’ve seen, like the Disney Vacation Club Spirit Jersey! DVC Spirit Jersey Not sure if you’ll be able to rock Minnie or Mickey Ears comfortably in the parks all day? We tested out a few different styles for comparison to help determine which types of Ears might be the best fit for you! Ears! Since Minnie Ears are typically one of the most popular souvenirs in Disney World, they can sell out fast. So if these are on your must-have list, be sure to snag them fast! And don’t forget to keep an eye out for them on shopDisney too, since many of the styles do make their way online as well. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! ALL the Foodie-Themed Minnie and Mickey Ears We’ve Seen at Disney World and Disneyland! 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 pair of Minie Ears of all time? Share with us in the comments! The post Disney World Just Released a Mega Exclusive and Retro Pair of Ears! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish — Disney’s newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet — recently embarked on its maiden voyage. We got to check out the ship and see all the new restaurants, entertainment, merchandise, and rooms on board. The Disney Wish For Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members hoping to sail on this new ship next year, you will be able to use your points to book a room on board. We’ve got all the information about points and pricing here! When DVC members join the club, they’re allotted a specific number of points each year. They “pay” for Disney hotel rooms using the points, and different hotel rooms cost different amounts of points. For example, booking a stay at Disney World’s new Star Wars hotel costs quite a bit more than a standard DVC room at a different hotel. DVC members can use those points during that year or bank them in order to have extra points the following year. In addition, members can pull points from the upcoming year and use them early. Disney Vacation Club kiosk in Animal Kingdom Let’s take a look at what it’ll cost for DVC members to book their stay on the Disney Wish in 2023. Here’s a quick spoiler alert: it’s NOT cheap. Bedroom in the Tower Suite It’s first important to note that there are 4 seasons of sailing that will cost different amounts of points: Value, Regular, High Regular, and Peak. See the chart below for what dates are considered in which season for this cruise. ©Disney Now onto how many points you’ll spend for each season. We’re looking first at the 3-night Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral. Standard Inside Stateroom: 105 to 171 points per person Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom: 116 to 183 points per person Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom: 122 to 184 points per person Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: 129 to 193 points per person Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: 159 to 209 points per person Concierge Family Stateroom: 224 to 335 points per person Concierge Suite: 301 to 733 points per person Concierge Royal Suite: 762 to 1346 points per person Concierge Tower Suite: 935 to 1544 points per person ©Disney Wow! Just to put those numbers into perspective, a stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort (a Deluxe resort) costs around 14 DVC points per night. Standard staterooms on the Wish are pretty pricey already, but those Royal Suites and the Tower Suite are VERY expensive. Tower Suite Living Area Now let’s move on to the Disney Wish 4 Night Bahamas Cruise. The dates for these cruises differ due to this cruise being a night longer than the other. ©Disney You’ll spend more points in each season since you’re staying an extra night on board: Standard Inside Stateroom: 132 to 233 points per person Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom: 146 to 248 points per person Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom: 151 to 250 points per person Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: 160 to 264 points per person Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah: 190 to 286 points per person Concierge Family Stateroom: 294 to 480 points per person Concierge Suite: 396 to 1052 points per person Concierge Royal Suite: 1075 to 1879 points per person Concierge Tower Suite: 1273 to 2149 points per person ©Disney If you’re planning to use DVC points to pay for a trip on the Disney Wish, you may want to start saving those points now! And did you know that you can rent DVC points from members if you’re not a member yourself? It might help you save some money on a Disney World vacation if you find a good deal on DVC rental points. On board the Disney Wish! Be sure to keep up with DFB so you know when the DVC policy changes and you’re not caught off guard! Check out our review of the newly renovated DVC lounge right outside Magic Kingdom! 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 Will you be booking a cruise for next year? Let us know below! The post DVC Members — See How Much It’ll Cost to Book a Room on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although it’s still summertime, it’s never too early for me to be dreaming of the holidays! Today, Disney Cruise Line announced its itineraries for the fall of 2023, which include special Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime voyages – and, for the first time ever – departures from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. View the full article

Disney+ has been cranking out the content, from new Marvel series to Pixar movies. ©Disney We’ve seen Marvel and Star Wars shows debut on the streaming service, as well as other original content. But, Disney+ also adds movies and TV shows onto its platform that weren’t made exclusively for Disney, like other content they have acquired over the years. And now, 3 NEW movies are coming to Disney+! Disney acquired 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios) in 2019, and with it, they got a bunch of their intellectual properties, like the Simpsons and the X-Men. We’ve seen some of this media be added to Disney+, but there has been some content that’s remained off of the streaming service due to it being R-rated. ©Disney However, Disney recently updated its parental controls so they could include more mature content with ratings for adults, like shows Daredevil and Jessica Jones, which are rated TV-MA. ©Variety So, it was only a matter of time until more content with mature ratings were added. And now, 3 of them are coming to Disney+ TOMORROW, July 22nd! The R-rated movies being added to the platform are Deadpool… ©IMDb …Deadpool 2… ©Disney …and Logan! ©IndieWire We’ve seen other X-Men movies on Disney+ for a while, but none of them were rated R. We’ll be interested to see if other films like this get added to the streaming service. This adds to the vast amount of superhero movies on Disney+ already, including most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men movies. There are also more Marvel shows in the works, like the upcoming She-Hulk, Secret Invasion, and I Am Groot. ©Marvel Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney streaming news and updates! Why You’ll NEVER See These Disney Movies on Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which movie do you want to see come to Disney+ next? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 R-Rated Movies Coming to Disney Plus Tomorrow first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs? Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gideon’s Bakehouse is a gothic looking building in Disney Springs where you’ll find almost half-pound cookies, cake slices, specialty coffees, and the popular daily hot cookie hours. Gideon’s is known for its limited time and exclusive offerings, and today only, you can get an exclusive slice of cake, but you’ll first need to know how! The very first Gideon’s Bakehouse storefront opened during the month of October, but this week the bakery is celebrating a secret anniversary. “But did you know that I first appeared at East End Market as a pop-up, only meant to be there for a month and then gone forever? Six years ago this week, I showed up for that little pop-up experience with no idea what I was doing,” the bakehouse said in an Instagram post. Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs To celebrate the anniversary of this pop-up event, there is a limited edition cake slice that you can get at Gideon’s Bakehouse. It’s available at the location in Disney Springs, but has already sold out at the East End location of the store. The cake is Pistachio Cream Cheese Cake, which is pistachio vanilla cake with pistachio cream cheese frosting. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse In order to purchase this cake, you must wish them “Happy Secret Anniversary.” In doing that, you will unlock the ability to purchase the cake slice. These cake slices are limited to two per person and are subject to availability and they are available today only. If you’re heading to Gideon’s Bakehouse this month, make sure to check out their July offerings. Until August 15th, you can get the Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie, and the brand new Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew. You can also try the Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie and the Stuart Cake. July flavors Not a fan of cookies? There’s plenty of other sweet treats you can try in Disney Springs! You can head to Amorette’s Patisserie for chocolate and pastries, or you can even check out Erin McKenna’s Bakery for allergy-friendly, vegan desserts. As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and information! Click here to check out our favorite frozen drinks from around Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you in Disney Springs today? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get a SECRET Slice of Cake at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Are you a Disney merchandise collector? We love our Disney merch! There are lots of Disney items you can collect from mugs, to pins, to Minnie ears, and maybe even a spirit jersey or two. If you can’t make it to the parks, the best way to keep your collection growing is by shopping online, and now, for a limited time, you can save some money while you do it! From now until Sunday, you can take an additional 25% off select sale items on shopDisney using code EXTRA25. Not sure what to grab? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Have you been eyeing a Disney Dooney & Bourke bag but haven’t added it to your cart yet? Now may be your chance! There are lots of Dooney & Bourke bags on sale including this Pixar Maps Tote Bag. Pixar Maps Tote Bag This bag has locations and landmarks from Pixar movies, like Radiator Springs, Pizza Planet, and Monsters University. The bag was originally priced at $298, but has already been marked down to $200.98, and then you can get an additional 25% off of that using the code! Click here to buy the Pixar Maps Tote Bag! Looking for some new kitchen supplies? Check out this Winnie the Pooh Kitchen Utensil Set and Holder! ©Disney It comes with the white holder that has Winnie the Pooh on it and says “Bee Happy” plus three wooden kitchen utensils with a flower pattern. It is already on sale for $19.98, down from $34.99, but you can use code EXTRA25 to get an additional 25% off of it! Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Kitchen Utensil Set and Holder! If you’re on the hunt for new Disney mugs to add to your collection, check out this Toy Story mug! Reach For The Sky! It is blue with clouds and made to look like the walls in Andy’s bedroom, and it says “Reach for the Sky.” It is already marked down to $8.98, and then you can get an additional 25% off! Click here to buy the ‘Toy Story’ mug! And those are just a few of the things you can get using this discount code! Head to shopDisney if you want to check out even more. Looking for more Disney merchandise? Click here to check out all of the new Halloween merchandise that dropped recently, or click here to see how you can get exclusive merchandise from the Disney Wish without having to pay for a cruise. Disney Wish merchandise And with the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in full swing, you can check out all of the festival merchandise that you can get online here! As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Click here to see all of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get 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. What will you be grabbing during this sale? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Save BIG on Hundreds of Disney Items Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The new generation of MagicBands is coming to Disney World next week (on July 27th). These bands will have several new features, such as haptic vibrations that play along with nighttime shows in the parks, interactivity with 50th Anniversary statues, and access to a Bounty Hunter game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. All of that sounds great! But how exactly do you USE the new MagicBand+? MagicBand+ We’ve already seen a sneak peek at MagicBand+ in action, and we even tried one out for ourselves when they were accidentally released early in Disney Springs. Now, we’re bringing you a detailed guide on how to set up your own MagicBand+ if you choose to buy one when they’re released in just a few days. When MagicBand+ officially comes to Disney World on July 27th, you’ll be able to purchase one at any of these gift shops: The Emporium at Magic Kingdom Pin Traders – Camera Center at EPCOT Celebrity 5 & 10 and Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs “Select merchandise locations” at Disney World’s hotels Disney also revealed that MagicBand+ bands will be a bit more expensive than most normal MagicBands, starting at $34.99. That’s an increase from when the bands were accidentally released early; at that point, they cost $29.99. Now that you know a bit about these bands, let’s get into how to use them. MagicBand+ Once you’ve purchased a MagicBand+, you can use your phone to set it up. You’ll power the band on by pressing the button on the back once. Then, tap the band to your phone. MagicBand+ vs. MagicBand This should direct you to open the My Disney Experience app (or it’ll prompt you to download the app if you don’t have it already). You can follow instructions on the app to link your MagicBand+ to your Disney account, assign it to a guest, and pair it to your phone. MagicBand+ Then, you can see on the app if your band is charged and if the software is up to date. You may need to charge the band before using it. On the app, you can also link your park tickets, reservations, and more to the band (the same way you would with a normal MagicBand). Go to the main menu (the 3 lines in the bottom right-hand corner of the app) and scroll down to find “Link to Account.” Select that, and then choose “Link Magic Band or Card” from the options on that menu. You’ll be prompted to enter the ID code on the back of the MagicBand to link it. ©Disney And then you’re all set to go! Because MagicBand+ does need to be charged, the bands come with a USB charging cable. You can buy another charging cable online or in the Disney parks if you lose that one. You can see the battery status on the My Disney Experience app once you’ve paired the band with your phone. MagicBand+ If you see flashing red lights, it means your MagicBand+ has no battery. Note that the MagicBand+ will still work like a normal MagicBand even if it has no battery left. So you’ll still be able to scan into the parks, scan into Lightning Lanes, link PhotoPass pictures to your account, charge souvenirs and other items to your linked credit card, and open your Disney World hotel room door. You just won’t be able to use the special features, like interacting with 50th Anniversary statues or playing the Bounty Hunter game, until you’ve re-charged it. All charged! Disney has said that MagicBand+ bands will have a battery life of 1 to 3 days, depending on how often you use the band. Make sure you bring your charging cable with you to Disney World so that you can charge your MagicBand+ every night. ©Disney To access customizable light patterns on MagicBand+, double tap the center of the band. To interact with the 50th Anniversary statues, wave your hand in front of a statue! To play the Bounty Hunter game in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll need to find one of the MagicBand+ stations and tap your band there. Learn more about the Bounty Hunter game here. MagicBand+ can interact with the Golden 50th Anniversary Statues in the parks If your MagicBand+ is not working, Disney has a few troubleshooting ideas that may help: Make sure your MagicBand+ is fully charged. Make sure the MagicBand+ software is up to date. You can see that information on the MagicBands & More page on the My Disney Experience app. Make sure your My Disney Experience app is updated. Power the band off and back on. Press and hold the button on the back of the band for approximately 6 seconds to turn it off. The band will buzz twice and then power off. Then press and hold the same button for 1 second to turn it back on. You should see a solid green light when it’s on. You can factory reset the band by pressing and holding down on the button on the back of the band for 15 seconds. You should feel a single buzz, then a double buzz, then one final buzz with a green color animation. Note that you may need to re-link your MagicBand+ to your phone after using the factory reset. MagicBand+ designs We’re excited to try out the new features when MagicBand+ officially launches on July 27th! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the changes and news from Disney World. Click here to learn more about MagicBand+. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to buy a MagicBand+ in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Step-by-Step Guide: How to Set Up MagicBand+ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get your head in the game, Wildcats! A new season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is almost here. ©Disney On July 27th, the first episode of the third season will premiere. A fourth season of the show has already been green lit, and while we’re familiar with the characters we’ve seen in the previous season, season 3 takes our characters to summer camp, where they meet some new people. So let’s introduce them to you so you know who’s who on screen ahead of time! Our first new character is Val, played by Meg Donnelly. Val is a camp counselor in training who attended the camp in the past, and is ready to choreograph the camp’s production of Frozen. ©Disney Former Hannah Montana star Jason Earles will be joining the cast as Dewey Wood, who will be playing Camp Shallow Lake’s strict camp director. He’s known as a killjoy — the complete opposite of his Hannah Montana character! ©Disney Corbin Bleu, known for his role in the original High School Musical movie series, comes to the show as himself! He surprises the campers and serves as a role model for them throughout their camp adventure. ©Disney Saylor Bell joins the cast as Maddox, the techie at Camp Shallow Lake who has been going to camp for years and feels comfortable there. However, when the Wildcats show up, it throws a wrench in her comfort zone. ©Disney The mystery kid at camp is Jet, played by Adrian Lyles. No one knows much about him because he keeps himself out of the spotlight, sometimes even seeming annoyed at the idea of participating. ©Disney JoJo Siwa joins the cast this season as Madison as a Camp Shallowford Alumni. However, details about her character are still under wraps, so we’ll all just have to watch the show to find out who she is! ©Disney Tony-winning actor Tyler Ferguson joins the cast as Marvin, who is a family friend of Nini. ©Disney And rounding out the cast is Better Nate Than Ever star Aria Brooks playing Alex, an eighth grader auditioning for the camp musical for the first time and joined by her best friend Emmy (played by Liamani Segura), and Channing (played by Ben Stillwell) who acts as the camera-man for the behind the scenes camp docu-series. Aria Brooks (left), Liamani Segura (middle), and Ben Stillwell (right) We can’t wait to watch this new season, and hope you’re excited too! While you’re waiting for the season to drop, check out everything else that dropped on Disney+ this month, and don’t forget to go see Thor: Love and Thunder in theaters! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. THIS “High School Musical” star said he’d be open to another film! 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 are you most excited about this season? Let us know in the comments! The post Meet the New Season 3 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Characters! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article