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To celebrate Dole Whip Day, the panelists at planDisney have whipped up some tips, recommendations, and fun facts about the beloved Disney snack … the DOLE® Whip.View the full article

DOLE WHIPS! Do we have your attention? The Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Dole Whip! One of our favorite, classic treats around the parks is the Dole Whip — as well as the various forms it comes in. We’ve seen Dole Whips of all different shapes, sizes, and colors! And the best part about this treat is that you don’t even need a Disney park ticket to grab one. That’s right…you can grab a Dole Whip in Disney Springs too. So, let’s head over there to see what you can get! Dole Whip Float To give even the pickiest of eaters an option on this list, we’ll go ahead and start off with the classic Dole Whip Float at Swirls on the Water! It’s made with Pineapple Juice and Dole Whip Pineapple. We’ve Also Grabbed a Dole Whip Float in Magic Kingdom! Pineapple on Pineapple — where could you go wrong?! You can grab this snack for $5.99, but be sure to save room…there’s a lot more to try! And note, this can also be found at places like Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom. But it’s so nice to have an out of park option to snag it. Check Out A Seasonal Variation of the Dole Whip Float Dole Whip Flight Staying at Swirls on the Water, we have to mention their Dole Whip Flight! Yes…a flight of Dole Whips! In the past, our flight’s flavors included Habanero Lime, Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl, and Cookie Dough and Lemon Swirl. Swirls on the Water Dole Whip Flight So, if you’re looking to taste some unique Dole Whip flavors, grab a Dole Whip flight for $6.49! Check Out Our Review of the Dole Whip Flight Dole Whip Nachos Dole Whip Nachos have been around Disney Springs for a while, initially debuting at Marketplace Snacks. You can now find them at the Marketplace Snacks replacement, Swirls on the Water. They feature Waffle Cone Chips, with Dole Whip, Mango Boba Pearls, Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Sprinkles. Dole Whip Nachos We love this unique snack, and the balance of crunch and cream! If you want to grab these nachos for yourself, you can get them for $8.99 at Swirls on the Water (the treat’s current location). Check Out Our Review for the Dole Whip Nachos (When They Were at Marketplace Snacks) Here Frozcato/Frozcato Mimosa These are for guests that are 21 or older, as they’re spiked Dole Whip drinks! You read that right — SPIKED Dole Whip! Over at Wine Bar George, you can find the Frozcato, which is Dole Whip, Pineapple, Moscato, and Vodka. You can also choose to grab the Frozcato Mimosa instead, which is Dole Whip, Pineapple, Moscato, and Prosecco. Frozcato Anyone? We definitely recommend giving them a try (if you’re 21 or older, that is)! The Frozcato is $14, while the Frozcato Mimosa is $16. Check Out Our Review of These Items Here Pina Colada Yes, friends. That’s right. A Dole Whip Pina Colada! It’s Dole Whip, Coco Lopez Bacardi Superior, and Rumhaven Coconut blended and topped with a splash of Plantation Double-Aged Dark Rum. You can find this drink over at The Bamboo Bar at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Frozen Pina Colada You can grab a 16oz drink for $15, or a JUMBO Squeeze Bottle for $22 that comes with $15 refills. Check Out Our Review of the Pina Colada Here Honorable Mention: Watermelon Taco The only reason the Watermelon Taco is an honorable mention is because it isn’t technically a menu item anywhere. However, we love it just the same, and it tends to pop up around Disney Springs sporadically. The Watermelon Taco is a Watermelon Dole Whip with Chocolate Chips inside a Watermelon Shell. You can grab it right now for $5.99. Watermelon Dole Whip Taco We’ve tried it at Marketplace Snacks previously, but it’s currently only available at Swirls on the Water during the Flavors of Florida event. It’s also joined by other fun limited-time Dole Whip offerings, like a Peach Bellini (made with Dole Whip)… Peach Bellini …and the Orange Bird Dole Whip Cone. Orange Bird Dole Whip Cone So head over to Swirls on the Water to try the Watermelon Taco (or any of the other seasonal Dole Whip offerings) before the event ends on August 14th! Check Out Our Review for ALL 3 Items Here And there you have it! Those are 5 Dole Whips (plus some honorable mentions) you can grab over in Disney Springs! For more Disney Springs offerings, check out the best restaurants in Disney Springs. Or, check out the definitive list of the best desserts in Disney Springs! Salt & Straw And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried any of these Dole Whips in Disney Springs? Let us know which one is your favorite! The post 5 Dole Whip Creations You Didn't Realize You Could Buy in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Imagine, you’re walking through our Disney Parks on a warm summer day. What is the one thing that would be perfect to cool you down, beat the heat and satisfy your sweet tooth? If you answered DOLE Whip, you’re in good company. It’s no secret the DOLE Whip has become a staple of many Disney […]View the full article

Last year, Disney told us that a NEW MagicBand would be coming soon to the parks — MagicBand+. MagicBand+ This new version of the MagicBand has updated technology and a lot of cool new features, and we just found out WHEN it’s going to launch at Disney World! But, that’s not all of the news, because we also found out about how much it’s going to cost. The new MagicBand+ will start at $34.99. There will be over 25 designs of the new bands, so we’re assuming that different or more elaborate designs will have different price points. But, we’ll have to wait and see to know for sure! MagicBand+ designs Disney World actually already released the new MagicBand+ a few months ago, but it was on accident. They were only on the shelves for a few hours before they were pulled. But, we were able to buy one before they were pulled, and it cost $29.99 for the most basic design. MagicBand+ These new MagicBands can do things like light up, vibrate, sync to fireworks show, and lead you on a bounty hunt throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It’s also rechargeable! MagicBand+ If you’re planning on buying this new MagicBand+, Disney Resort hotel guests can buy them online at special prices before their arrival. Annual Passholder discounts will also be available for the new bands. Lots of design options! At Disney World, a MagicBand+ will be available at the following locations: Magic Kingdom Park: Emporium EPCOT: Pin Traders – Camera Center Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Celebrity 5 & 10 and Tatooine Traders Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Discovery Trading Company Disney Springs: Disney’s Pin Traders Select merchandise locations at Disney Resort hotels These new MagicBands will also be coming to Disneyland Resort, but not until later this year. We’ll keep you updated on when it will be officially released. And, be on the lookout for the new MagicBand+ SOON in Disney World. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to learn more about what MagicBand+ can DO in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be buying this new MagicBand+? Tell us in the comments! The post PRICING Announced for NEW MagicBand+ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jodi Benson Tries MagicBand+ | Launching July 27 | Walt Disney World ResortView the full article

Disney World is about to get some new additions! MagicBand+ We’ve been watching construction progress on things like Roundup Rodeo BBQ and the TRON coaster, as well as following progress on the EPCOT transformation. Besides those projects, we’re also expecting some new tech soon, including the Hey Disney! virtual assistant in hotel rooms and the brand new MagicBand+. We’ve been waiting to get more news on MagicBand+ specifically, and now we’ve got a BIG update! It’s official — MagicBand+ will be launching at Disney World on July 27th! The new version of the popular MagicBands will feature “color-changing lights, haptic vibrations, and gesture recognition.” MagicBand+ designs You’ll be able to pair your MagicBand+ to the My Disney Experience app and use it for all the same functions as a regular MagicBand, including opening your hotel room, scanning at the park entrances, and tapping in at Lightning Lanes and virtual queues. On top of that, there will be special ways that MagicBand+ interacts with the parks, including special effects when you’re watching Disney Enchantment or Harmonious, interactive features when checking out the Disney Fab 50 golden character statues, and the new Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Galaxy’s Edge. MagicBand+ When it launches, there will be more than 25 MagicBand+ designs to choose from! Disney Resort hotel guests can purchase MagicBand+ online before their arrival at special prices, and discounts will be available for Annual Passholders as well. All guests will be able to purchase MagicBand+ at stores across Disney World and online on shopDisney, starting at $34.99 each. MagicBand+ vs. MagicBand MagicBand+ will be available in Disney World at the following stores: Magic Kingdom Park: Emporium EPCOT: Pin Traders – Camera Center Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Celebrity 5 & 10 and Tatooine Traders Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Discovery Trading Company Disney Springs: Disney’s Pin Traders Select merchandise locations at Disney Resort hotels The Emporium And for our west coast friends, don’t worry! Disney noted that MagicBand+ will be coming to Disneyland Resort later this year. No specific date has been announced yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates. (Add that to the special perks coming soon to Disneyland hotels, and it’s an exciting time to plan a trip to Walt Disney’s original park!) Lots of design options! Let’s talk a little more about the features that make the MagicBand+ unique! First of all, it has a rechargeable battery, as well as customizable light-up themes, vibration patterns, and motion recognition settings. Each of the bands comes with a charging cord, and the battery lasts between 1-3 days. But good news — even if your battery is dead, you can still use your MagicBand+ for the following: Park entry Lightning Lane entry Disney Resort room entry Disney Resort folio charging Disney PhotoPass photographer interactions MagicBand+ Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on MagicBand+, as well as all the news when it’s released in the parks! We’ll share all the details you need to know. Click Here for ALL the Details on 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. Will you be getting a MagicBand+ when they launch? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: MagicBand+ Release DATE Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

MagicBand+ and its interactive powers makes debut at Walt Disney World on July 27 View the full article

It’s time to band together because MagicBand+ is launching July 27 at Walt Disney World Resort!View the full article

Halloween and holiday vacations with Disney Cruise Line include fleet’s first departures from Fort Lauderdale, Florida CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line will offer enchanting fall vacations that take families coast-to-coast in 2023, including special sailings with spook-tacular surprises, holiday cheer and the fleet’s first-ever departures from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With cruises from Florida, California and New York, adults and children alike will discover the wonder of the holidays aboard Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises. “We are excited to provide families with experiences that create lasting memories,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line. “With offerings for the entire family, specially curated activities for both Halloween and the holidays and a brand-new home port in South Florida, our guests will have more ways than ever to experience the magic of Disney at sea.” Halloween on the High Seas cruises will return from mid-September through October 2023. Aboard these not-so-spooky sailings, guests will eat, drink and be scary with their favorite characters dressed in Halloween costumes, celebrate the season at Mickey’s Mouse-querade party, enjoy trick-or-treating at sea and more. From early November through December, Disney Cruise Line ships will be extra merry and bright during Very Merrytime Cruises that celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. On these sailings, Disney magic will take on a whole new meaning with characters dressed in festive garb from head to (mistle)toe, a special tree-lighting ceremony, holiday décor, and special guests – Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bookings open to the public on July 28, 2022. More details can be found on disneycruise.com. New Adventures Aboard the Disney Dream The Disney Dream has new destinations on the horizon for the fall of 2023. Following its inaugural season in Europe, the Disney Dream will set sail from New York City for the first time. Families will enjoy four-, five- and six-night sailings from the Big Apple to Bermuda, where they will explore the island’s renowned pink-sand beaches, world-class shopping, aquatic adventures and distinctive blend of British and Caribbean culture. Plus, a special four-night voyage on the Disney Dream will transport guests to the charming Canadian seaport city of Saint John. Starting Nov. 20, 2023, Disney Cruise Line will find a new South Florida home in Port Everglades, offering four- and five-night cruises aboard the Disney Dream to tropical locales in the western Caribbean and Bahamas. Families will enjoy stops in places like Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Nassau from Disney Cruise Line’s second year-round home port, along with visits to Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island oasis. Mexican Riviera Adventures from California Beginning in mid-October 2023, the Disney Magic will find its home on the West Coast, setting sail from San Diego for voyages ranging from two to seven nights to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. Guests will experience the sparkling waters and beautiful landscapes of Santa Catalina Island, Calif., Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. An exclusive seven-night Mexican Riviera sailing will feature the breathtaking ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, which are perfect for recreational water activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving. Tropical Vacations from Port Canaveral, Florida In the fall of 2023, the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy will continue sailing from Port Canaveral to tropical destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean. The Disney Wish will sail three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas, including visits to Nassau and Castaway Cay. The Disney Fantasy will offer families even more time to experience Disney Cruise Line’s world-class dining, Broadway-style shows and spaces designed for the entire family during seven-night cruises to stunning destinations in the eastern and western Caribbean. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent. View the full article

Happy DOLE Whip day! Our special summer celebration of one of the most iconic treats at Disney Parks kicks off this morning with a sweet serving of DOLE Whip digital wallpaper art created especially for you! View the full article

Cool and easy Epcot options to explore during Disney theme park's long-running festivals. View the full article

Legoland Florida opens Lego City Space, a moon-based, exploration activity in the theme park’s Imagination Zone. View the full article

Treats are popping up all around Disney World, and we may have found the happiest one of all. Yes, the happiest. Funnel Cake There are toooooons of seasonal treats to taste, thanks to Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida event, the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and the various summertime offerings. But today, we’re taking a (short) break from those limited-time offerings, and we’re trying another treat we haven’t dug into yet. So, let’s head over to Disney’s Pop Century Resort to try a treat that comes with a smile! Over at Everything Pop Century Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, we tried the Pop Goes Bananas Cupcake! This treat is $5.49, and is a yellow cupcake filled with caramelized banana, pastry crème, caramel-latte buttercream, and a chocolate smiley face medallion. And spoiler alert: banana lovers will go bananas for this one. Nice and Cool! This treat is packed with icing and cream, as the description suggests. That’s pretty on-brand for Disney cupcakes, however, so it shouldn’t surprise your palate. The banana flavoring is also anything but subtle, which we enjoyed. Pop Goes Bananas This treat reminded us of banana pudding, so if you enjoy that dessert, you’ll love this one! But, while our reporter today loved this treat and would totally recommend it, you might not enjoy it and we could see it being pretty divisive among families and friend groups. You’ve got to really love banana for this one to be a must-buy/try. But if you do, we say go for it! YUM! Overall, we reeeaaally liked this treat, and it was also super adorable so…bonus points. If this treat doesn’t sound good to you, check out the other treats around Disney World, like the 3 limited-time Dole Whip creations at Disney Springs! Or, check out our readers’ list of the 25 BEST Desserts in Disney World! Cinnamon Roll And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A DIVISIVE Cupcake Has Arrived in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you had a hectic week? Do you just need to a happy dose of Disney? How about a dose of Disney? We get it! Things have been a little chaotic lately, what with the (and believe us, we’re feeling it in Florida, too), the start of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and $600 plushes! So we’ve put together some of our favorite DFB videos that we hope can make your week a LOT happier, maybe even… more MAGICAL. When Disney gets something right, it is just PERFECT. But that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes things aren’t so…great… (plant Donald, we’re looking at you) and the decision behind it leaves us scratching our heads. Often, though, those Disney fails are pretty funny, so we hope this video about the Top 10 BIZARRE Disney World Fails gives you a chuckle or two. Speaking of which, sometimes those fails are with food, and we’ve documented some of the best that are sure to make you laugh. Remember that hilarious holiday Spaceship Earth Cookie? Yep, that happened. Check out our video of Disney World’s Funniest Food Fails!  Let’s face it — Disney World is EXPENSIVE, but it doesn’t have to be TOO expensive. We recently planned the cheapest trip we could get at the resort, and shared our experience with you! Hopefully, this will help you plan a budget Disney World trip, too! Let’s get back to the hilarity. 2021 was a year, y’all, and we had to share a video of some of our hilarious Disney World stories — we’re talking behind-the-scenes stuff you don’t always say here at DFB! So come laugh with us as we remember 2021. Do you love the wacky backstories behind Disney parks and attractions? We’ve collected some of our favorites that you may not have heard about and shared them with you in a video. So here are the 10 Weirdest Disney Backstories. We have a strange fascination with Disney bathrooms, and no, we won’t apologize for it. The thing is — some of Disney’s bathrooms have Imagineering details that could blow your mind, and we can’t help but point out all those fun details to you.  We like Disney bathrooms so much, that, yes, there’s a part II video, too. Let’s fantasize about Disney World hotels, shall we? If you could stay in the absolute BEST hotel room in Disney World, where do you think that would be? We have a video covering just that! We hope you enjoy these videos as much as we enjoyed making them for you. Remember, if you need help planning your Disney World vacation, we’re here with all our best tips, tricks, packing lists, and more! So be sure to keep checking our site often — and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch more fun videos! In the meantime, if you’re headed to Disney World soon and want to check out the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, we’ve eaten EVERYTHING to make sure you have reviews of everything, as well as covered this year’s cheese crawl, entertainment, and scavenger hunt! 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 DFB video? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 DFB Videos to Get You Through The Rest of the Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s a classic Disney movie you love, chances are it might have had its own Pinocchio story and been turned into a live-action remake. Beauty and the Beast Live in Hollywood Studios Beauty and the Beast was made into a Disney On Broadway musical, and later turned into a live-action major motion picture starring Emma Watson and Josh Gad. But, we recently learned that Disney wasn’t quite done with this story, as a live Beauty and the Beast special is coming to ABC later this year — and now we know who will be playing Belle! Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will be live on ABC on December 15th, 2022 — but you can stream it on Disney+ the following day, December 16th! Disney has been quiet about the cast of this production until now. According to Deadline, Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. is playing Belle in the live production. The actress shared, “I can’t believe I get to be a part of the Beauty and the Beast legacy. The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle!” © Tim Saccenti/Everett Collection via Deadline This casting will be the first time an Afro-Filipina woman will play the role of Belle on screen. One of the directors of the show, John M. Chu, expressed his excitement in a statement and said, “With her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R. is the perfect embodiment of our Belle and we are thrilled for audiences to see her in this celebration of creativity.” ©Disney This year marks the 30th anniversary of when Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. We think this is an excellent way to celebrate, and we can’t wait to check it out! ©Disney Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Click Here to See the Trailer for Disney’s Latest Live-Action Remake ‘Pinocchio’ Did you know that Disney is making a live-action version of The Little Mermaid too? You can read more about that here! Plus, a NEW animated film is on the horizon — check out everything we know about Strange Worlds here. If you haven’t made it to the movie theater to see Thor: Love and Thunder yet, there’s still time — and while you’re waiting, check out some merch from the movie here! Find Out When ‘Lightyear’ Will Drop on Disney+ 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. Do you have a favorite live-action Disney remake? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Reveals Who Is Playing Belle in Live 'Beauty and the Beast' ABC Production first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe, but 2022 is already halfway over! Magic Kingdom Time sure does fly, right? We’re into the second half of the year and SO MUCH has already happened at Disney World in the past 6 months — a ton of entertainment has returned, character meet and greets are back to normal, the Star Wars hotel finally opened, and we got a brand new ride in EPCOT. But, there’s still a ton of things yet to come, like the return of Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party. However, there is some stuff that you’re going to do for the LAST time in Disney World this year — let’s break it down! Ride Splash Mountain As you may have heard, Splash Mountain in Disney World (and Disneyland) will be undergoing a transformation soon. The ride will turn into an attraction themed to The Princess and the Frog and be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! The change was announced back in 2020, but we just found out more details about the opening timeline. ©Disney We do not know for sure when the ride will close down, but we do know that it will be turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure by the end of 2024. We also think it’s pretty safe to say that this won’t be a quick transformation. If history tells us anything, its that Disney takes a while to transform rides or build new ones, and we’ve already heard executives say it will be a long transformation. Splash Mountain So, with the projected opening in late 2024, it wouldn’t be surprising to us if Splash Mountain closed in 2023 to start the project. If you’re going to Disney World in 2022, and not planning on going back until 2024, it could be the last chance you have to ride Splash Mountain in its current form. Click here to read more about the Splash Mountain transformation Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Disney World’s 50th anniversary has been going on since October of 2021, and it will last allllll the way through 2022, finally wrapping up in March of 2023. So, can you technically still celebrate in 2023? Yes, but only for a short amount of time! If you have a trip planned for after March, you will not get the celebrations as they are right now in the parks. Disney World is celebrating all year! And there’s SO much to do for the 50th, like see special fireworks, decorations, a cavalcades, character costumes, and eat special food. 2022 is the best time to celebrate! Also, some of the special 50th decorations probably won’t be seen in 2023. For example, during the Halloween season, there are special Cinderella pumpkins instead of Mickey pumpkins for the celebration. Cinderella Pumpkins If you want to experience the 50th anniversary to the fullest amount, 2022 is the year to do it! Click here to see our FULL GUIDE to the 50th anniversary! Visit BoardWalk Bakery We found out earlier this year that Disney’s BoardWalk would be getting a pretty big transformation, complete with new restaurants. And those new restaurants aren’t being added on to the BoardWalk, they’re replacing current spots. BoardWalk Bakery will be replaced by BoardWalk Deli. BoardWalk Bakery BoardWalk Deli is a Northeastern-style deli that will serve fresh deli sandwiches, freshly baked bread, and a selection of bakery items. And, the new spot is scheduled to open up THIS summer in Disney World! So, if you want to enjoy BoardWalk Bakery and their baked goods before they’re gone, you better hurry and do it soon. Click here to learn more about this new spot coming to the BoardWalk Deal with TRON Construction Oh, TRON. What are we going to do with you? The ride has been under construction FOREVER. Okay, not really, but it has been like, over 4 years since construction began. The ride was supposed to open up in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary, but was delayed due to the global pandemic. TRON is a work in progress BUT! We have seen a TON of progress on TRON over the past few months, with the canopy being completed and vehicles actually fully testing on the track. It looks like landscaping is being worked on currently, so that’s gotta be a good sign, right? If we’re lucky, this ride will open by the end of 2022 and we won’t have to keep looking at the construction every time we get on the PeopleMover. But, Disney has yet to set an official opening date. ©Disney TRON finally opening also means that the Walt Disney World Railroad could finally reopen! It’s been closed for just as long as the work on TRON has been happening, and even though we’ve seen testing of the train, we have no indication on when it will be back in action. But, 2023 is looking hopeful! UPDATE: What’s Happening With the Walt Disney World Railroad Stay in the Pirate Rooms What are the Pirate Rooms, you ask? Well, they’re the special themed rooms over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The beds are shaped like pirate ships and the whole room has a ton of theming that will make you say “ARG!” Well, we found out in June that these rooms will be unavailable in 2023. Pirates Beds Now, this is not to say that the rooms won’t ever return, but when we tried to book one for next year, they were unavailable. And, when we asked a Cast Member, they told us that the rooms will be available through the end of 2022, but not available in 2023. This could mean that they’re getting a makeover to a different theme or just getting some renovations and keeping their theme. We’ll have to wait and find out! Click here to see 10 Spots in Disney World That Will Be UNRECOGNIZABLE in A Few Years Enjoy EPCOT Festivals as We Know Them EPCOT and festivals pretty much go hand in hand at this point. There are only a few short periods during the year where there’s not a festival going on in the park. We check them all out in order to tell you what the BEST foods are at the food booths and what kind of entertainment to expect. But, EPCOT festivals could be changing next year. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Disney has announced plans for a new festival space — CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall, both located in World Celebration. CommuniCore Hall will be the first fully-purpose built structure in festival programming! It will be a space used to host a wide variety of experiences with food, art, live music, and more. ©Disney CommuniCore Plaza will be an outdoor space where guests can come to relax and experience all that the Festivals have to offer, including hosting large-scale concerts or an intimate performance. So, if these spaces open up some time in 2023, we could see EPCOT’s festivals change drastically! More offerings could come back or things could move around. But, there is also a chance that the construction will not be finished by next year. Click here to learn about the changes coming to EPCOT! Use a MagicBand MagicBands have become an essential for a lot of people on Disney World vacations. They can act as your room key, park ticket, and credit card. But, 2022 might be the last year you use the current bands! 4th of July MagicBand Disney is introducing MagicBand+ sometime this summer and they’re basically completely upgraded versions of the ones we have now. They light up and sync to entertainment in the parks, and can even interact with those 50th anniversary statues! They will also let you complete new missions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. MagicBand+ But, the traditional MagicBands we have now will probably still be sold in 2023, or at least, the ones you can buy now will still work next year. But, 2022 could be the last time you use the current version of the MagicBand, since the new ones are pretty snazzy! The ONLY MagicBand+ Guide You NEED to Read for Disney World Only Have One Food Option in Toy Story Land Right now, there is one place to eat in Toy Story Land — Woody’s Lunch Box. It’s a quick service spot with some decent food, but we would LOVE for there to be somewhere with air conditioning that you could hang out at in the land. Luckily, an option will be coming soon! Roundup Rodeo BBQ will be opening sometime in 2022 and be an indoor table service restaurant. ©Disney That’s right, there will be air conditioning in Toy Story Land!! Sure, there’s air conditioning in Toy Story Mania, but you can’t really hang out in there unless you’re in line for the ride. So, a spot where we can eat, drink, and relax in the air conditioning in the land will be awesome. And, you’ll have another food option available! ©Disney Roundup Rodeo BBQ concept art There’s also a lot to look forward to at Disney World in 2023! Fantasmic! will be back at Hollywood Studios, as it should be returning sometime in 2022. There will also be a brand new terminal at the Orlando International Airport for you to fly in and out of for your Disney World vacation. But, if you want to make sure you enjoy everything Disney World has to offer at the moment, you gotta get there in 2022! Luckily, we have some great resources for you, like 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!), The Hardest Dates to Get a Disney World Park Pass Reservation in 2022, and What You Need to Know About Renting a Car in Orlando in 2022. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! How Much It Costs a Family of 4 to Do Disney World in 2022 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 looking forward to on your next Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 Things You'll Do for the Last Time in Disney World in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney mentors assembled with a special group of students this summer and together, aimed towards a brighter future. Students throughout the Anaheim Union School District had an opportunity to connect with a network of 20 organizations across Anaheim and Orange County through a program called AIME (Anaheim’s Innovative Mentoring Experience). Through this collaborative effort, the […]View the full article

Want to know a SECRET? Lean in close. Closer. Closer…WOAH! Not that close! Okay, we’re about to let you in on some exclusive knowledge. Disney Springs If you’re looking for a family-style meal to share with the fam and enjoy some fun eats in Disney World, there’s a SECRET spot you’ll want to go to! You might know all about the family-style meal you can eat at the Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT or Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds, but there’s a hidden spot that’ll get you a family-style meal right in Disney Springs. You’ve just got to know where to look! If you’re looking for some family-style (prix fixe menu) fun at Disney Springs, you’ll soon want to head over to Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant for the upcoming return of their Sunday Supper offering! We were invited by the team at Enzo’s Hideaway to get a SNEAK PEEK at the eats folks will get to enjoy here and now we’re sharing allllll the details with you. Sunday Supper is something that was first introduced at Enzo’s Hideaway in 2018, and we shared a review of it back in 2018. A Little Peek at the Food! It hasn’t been available for a while, but is set to return this fall! Essentially, it is a family-style dinner full of Italian greats that you get to share with your group. But before we get into the food, let’s tackle what you’ll find when you enter Enzo’s Hideaway. Atmosphere Enzo’s Hideaway is just 1 restaurant in a trio of Italian spots in Disney Springs. Nearby you’ll also find Pizza Ponte and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante. All of these serve up Italian eats with their own unique flair. Maria & Enzo’s Area According to the backstory, Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar is in what used to be “rum-running tunnels.” It’s meant to be a sort-of speakeasy that serves Prohibition-era cocktails and Roman dishes. Gotta Go Hunting for This Spot! You’ll find this spot tucked away, so be sure to do a bit of hunting as you’re looking for it! There It Is! Once you step in, you’ll be greeted by a darker interior, really meant to capture that speakeasy style. Inside All around you’ll see indications of this place’s story, with rum on the wall and other details. Speakeasy Vibes There are a variety of tables and large booths, many of which can accommodate a pretty substantially sized group, so bring the fam! Seating You’ll also find a bar to grab some drinks while you’re here. Bar Area Now, to the menu! Menu This was a special media preview, so keep in mind that menu offerings can change. But, here’s a peek at some of the items we got to try as part of what’s coming for the Sunday Supper menu. Menu We also got to sample some drinks coming to their Smuggler’s Series. Basically, each month those who love beer, wine, and cocktails can gather together to try some NEW spirits. At each event, the experts share details about how the spirits are made. The upcoming Smuggler’s Series features Flor de Cana Rum in August (August 16th to be exact) and Malfy Gin in September. Smuggler’s Series Let’s dive into the food and drinks! Eats For our eats, we started with a bit of bread and olive oil — a staple! A Great Way to Start Then it was time to dig into 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. This is not wholly unlike the antipasto board that was served previously as part of the Sunday Supper. Salumi e Formaggi Everything was really fresh and cut perfectly — not too big or too small! The currants and cherries fruit spread was amazing on E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. Seriously, y’all, we would like to take a giant bucket of this home and spread it on all the bread we own. Please?! Another Look at the Board All of the meats, peppers, and olives tasted fresh. We also really loved that some of the peppers and one of the meats were just spicy enough to give things a little kick! Our Plate! Next up was the Insalta della casa. This was a salad described as having mixed organic greens, cucumbers, pickled peppers, tomatoes, olives, ricotta salata, and a balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a bit different than the salad offered way back in 2018 at Sunday Supper. Overall, it was pretty basic, and there was nothing particularly special about it. The pieces of cheese in this were probably the best part but were a bit harder to find. The tomatoes included were little cherry tomatoes and were good and crunchy. And the peppers included were pretty hot — we had one small bite and couldn’t really eat the rest! Salad Time — Gotta Eat Your Veggies! Then it was time to get into some more hearty meal options! First was Enzo’s Sunday Gravy Rigatoni! This is a house-made rigatoni with house tomato sauce. It’s not totally dissimilar from the Sunday Sauce rigatoni we had back in 2018. Rigatoni The pasta in this dish was cooked just how we like it! It was al dente and very chewy — delish! The tomato sauce was light but carried a strong tomato flavor, with just a hint of basil and garlic. Overall, it was a pasta dish we’d totally eat again and again! Rigatoni Next up were some Braised Meats. This featured meatballs, sausage, and short ribs. This mimics the meatballs, short rib, and sausage offering from back in 2018. HOLY MACARONI Y’ALL. These meats just fell apart in our mouth! Not only did they just fall apart in absolute deliciousness, but they were also seasoned really well, giving them huge bursts of flavor. What Would You Try? The meatball had just the right amount of Italian seasoning on it and just melted (in a great way) when we cut it with our fork and ate it. These were MUCH better than the ones we had a number of years ago! The short ribs were absolutely incredible and (again) literally fell apart as we were trying to pick it up with a fork because they’re just THAT tender. These weren’t chewy but instead melted in our mouth. They were lightly seasoned but still gave off an Italian vibe because of the Italian seasonings used for them. Time to Eat! The Italian sausage was good, and again had some Italian seasonings on it, with just a hint of spice! It was also nice and juicy, which we really enjoyed. Braised Meats Lastly, we tackled the Pollo Arrosto. This features a lemon oregano roasted chicken, broccolini, creamy polenta, and salsa verde. This stands in the place of the 1/2 Roasted Free Range Chicken that was offered as part of Sunday Supper in 2018, and it is a big improvement at least in terms of the chicken itself (in our opinion). The Chicken In this dish, the chicken was really juicy and had a slight parsley flavor to it. It was simple but pretty good. The polenta was similar to mashed potatoes but was harder and more gritty, and it had a slight cheese flavor to it. The broccolini was peppery but cooked perfectly! The Chicken If you thought the meal was over right then and there you’d be WRONG! You better save space for dessert cause there is a HUGE dessert coming to Enzo’s Hideaway called the Holy Cannoli! This dessert is aptly named because you’ll be shouting “HOLY CANNOLI” when you see the size of this thing! 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. It’s essentially Enzo’s Hideaway’s version of the kitchen sink dessert and it is LARGE and IN CHARGE. HOLY CANNOLI! This sweet treat was suuuuuuuper yummy but BEWARE. It has a lot of gelato in it and melts quickly, so you’ll want to eat it quickly (and bring friends!). Holy Cannoli is a bit of a different offering than some of the other ones we got a peek at though. It won’t be part of the Sunday Supper offering, but instead will be a different dessert. (In 2018, the Sunday Supper included a cannoli, tiramisu, and gelato, so perhaps something similar will return for that specific offering.) Holy Cannoli The team at Enzo’s Hideaway wasn’t yet sure how the Holy Cannoli be offered exactly but it is set to arrive in about 3 months. The main issue here is the team at the restaurant is not sure what type of dish they’d like to present it in since they are experiencing supply chain issues and aren’t able to get the dishes they wanted. And that’s it for the food, now let’s move on to the drinks! Drinks One of the drinks we got to try was the Flor de Cana, which is a twist on an Italian margarita for the month of August as part of the Smuggler’s Series. It has Flor de Cana 4 year Anejo Oros Rum, Triple Sec, Caravella Limoncello, and Lime. This was very similar to an Italian Margarita in the sense that it was very light and you could really taste that lime and lemon! As our reporter put it, it’s definitely a drink “to get yourself in trouble with.” Basically, be careful with this one — it’s one that you could drink quickly without realizing how fast you’re drinking it! The Drinks Another drink we got to try is the Malfy Gin. This is this spot’s most popular drink on their normal menu (when available) and is an offering that’ll be available in September as part of the Smuggler’s Series. This is made with Acqua Tonico, Malfy Gin, Carpano Antica Vermouth, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and Tonic. Our Malfy Gin was slightly watery, at least to us, but was very light. You can really taste the elderflower in it, and it is very floral so just be prepared for that “I feel like I’m drinking a flower” sort of feeling! Our Drinks We also got to try the Maple Old Fashioned. There is a hazelnut version of the Old Fashioned on their regular menu but that’ll change to maple for the fall! This is a drink that should be available in October. It features Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, Maple Spice, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Cherry, and an Orange Peel. The maple in this drink paired REALLY well with the other flavors in the Old Fashioned. Our reporter fully disclosed that they are not an “Old Fashioned person,” but the blend of the maple bourbon and that awesome maple spice, along with the orange and cherry made it feel lighter than a traditional Old Fashioned, in a really good way! Another Drink View And finally, we also got to sample some Sangria from this spot. It was very peachy, apple-y, and fruity. Overall, it was a super light and tasty drink that could please a lot of different people! Nosh or Not Stop by Sunday Supper if: You want to try a variety of dishes without having to pick just one — You get the salad, the charcuterie, the pasta, the meats, and more. It’s a great way to sample your way through Italian cuisine without just having to stick to one dish. You want to experience the Tunnel Bar atmosphere — The speakeasy atmosphere is fun. If you’re looking for a lightly themed experience in Disney Springs, this could give you a taste of that! You LOVE Italian food — If it’s all pasta all the time for you, then this might be a good pick for you. Several of the dishes really carried through that Italian seasoning, so if that’s your preferred cuisine, you might really enjoy this. Sunday Supper: Yes or No Skip Sunday Supper if: You want to order off of a full menu or get a single full-sized dish — These are more sharing-style options served family-style, so if you prefer to eat a LARGE-sized pasta all on your own, this might not be the way to go. You’re not all that in love with Italian food — Italian is really the predominant flavor profile here, so if you or someone in your group isn’t looking for that, then this might be an option to skip. You’re looking for super unique food — The food options for Sunday Supper were generally good, solid choices. But they weren’t anything out of this world. For more unique Italian dishes or pasta, we might suggest hopping over to a place like Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera for some pasta that’ll blow your mind! Overall Back in 2018, we really enjoyed the Sunday Supper experience and felt like we were getting a bit more bang for our buck, food-wise. We had a pretty similar experience this time around! Several of the food items were a bit more ordinary — like the bread, salad, and chicken. But the meats really impressed us with just how flavorful and tender they were! And we really enjoyed the charcuterie board experience as well. Plus, though it’s not part of the Sunday Supper experience, a trip to Enzo’s Hideaway may be in your future whenever that Holy Cannoli becomes available! That’s one that’ll totally make your friends jealous once you post it up on Instagram! WOWZA Overall, we had a good experience at Enzo’s Hideaway tasting some of the drinks coming to the Smuggler’s Series events and checking out a preview of the Sunday Supper experience. It’s a family-style meal that might not be for everyone, but if you’re looking to sample a bunch of Italian-style eats with the fam, it could be a good pick. Just keep in mind that while it is family style, it is NOT all-you-can-eat. Thus far, pricing and timing for the return of the Sunday Supper series haven’t been revealed, but it used to be offered from 5-10PM on Sundays (during which time the regular menu was not offered). Pricing was previously $45 per person, $19 per child 9 and under (not including tax or gratuity), and you could bring a bottle or two of your own wine with no additional corkage fee (a BIG plus). From what we understand, this bring-your-own-wine portion won’t be included in the Sunday Supper offering when it returns. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for details on the return of Sunday Supper and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more Disney news and reviews! 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 these dishes? 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. We were invited by Enzo’s Hideaway to attend their media preview of some upcoming menu items at Enzo’s Hideaway. 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 EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek at Eats Coming Soon to Enzo’s Hideaway in Disney Springs 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. Back to school sales?! Doesn’t it seem like the school year just ended? It can’t be time to head back to class already! Don’t worry, summer isn’t over yet, so enjoy your beach trips and pool time! But you can get a head start on school supply shopping with this sale on back-to-school essentials at ShopDisney! From now until July 24th you can get 25% off your order of school supplies of $50 or more with the code SCHOOL25, plus they’re offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Check out some of our favorite items below and take advantage of this sale before it’s gone! The Princess and the Frog Stainless Steel Water Bottle Pack this adorable water bottle with some fresh beignets for lunch! Featuring Naveen and Tiana as frogs, plus Tiana in her diner uniform, this stainless steel bottle is double walled to keep your drink at its best temperature. The Princess and the Frog Stainless Steel Water Bottle This style of water bottle also comes with a flip-up straw, plus the top screws on for a secure fit. Your little Princess and the Frog fan can easily tote this bottle around with the handle, or use a carabiner to clip it onto their bag. Click here to buy the Princess and the Frog Stainless Steel Water Bottle! Mei Panda Backpack Speaking of bags, this one is probably our favorite on the site. How CUTE is this backpack that looks just like red panda Mei from Turning Red? It even has adorable plush ears sticking out of the top! Mei Panda Backpack This backpack has a large main compartment as well as an exterior zipped compartment and side pockets. Your child will look just as excited as Mei when they use this bag to hold all their important school supplies. Click here to buy the Mei Panda Backpack! Mickey and Minnie Backpack Classic Disney fans will appreciate this backpack featuring the original Disney character couple! Mickey and Minnie adorn the front pocket of this backpack, along with the reminder to “Be Happy”! Mickey and Minnie Backpack This pastel backpack has straps for over-shoulder carrying as well as handles. The main compartment has a double zipper, and the front pocket closes with a single zipper. The back is padded for maximum comfort, even when carrying around books! Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Backpack! Disney Princess Stationery Kit Is your little one getting to the age where they’ll be writing more at school? Encourage them to enjoy learning with this Disney Princess stationery kit. Each kit comes with a variety of items they’ll need to succeed in class! Disney Princess Stationery Kit Pens, pencils, and other items are the perfect size for little hands and are all contained in a heart-shaped zippered case featuring some of their favorite characters. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Stationery Kit! Spider-Man Stationery Kit If your child is more of a Marvel fan, you can get a stationery kit in this awesome Spider-Man design! It has the same items as the princess kit but features our friendly neighborhood hero. Spider-Man Stationery Kit All your stationery necessities fit into a blue carrying case with a swinging Spider-Man on the front, plus a little Spider-Man face rubber tassel. These stationery kits come in other designs as well, so be sure to check them out! Click here to buy the Spider-Man Stationery Kit! Lightning McQueen Lunch Box Cars fans can carry around their favorite character while he keeps their lunch cold! This super cool lunch box looks just like Lightning McQueen, right down to his famous Rust-eze logo! Lightning McQueen Lunch Box The inside has tons of space for lunch, along with a mesh pocket on the inner top for any snacks, utensils, or napkins. There’s also a spot to write a name or contact info, so you won’t lose your lunch! Click here to buy the Lightning McQueen Lunch Box! Black Panther Lunch Box Show off your royal status with this Black Panther lunchbox! Purple and black are the main colors surrounding the Black Panther insignia and text proclaiming you “King of Wakanda”. Black Panther Lunch Box This lunch box has an easy carry handle and opens from the front. Inside is a mesh barrier to keep your snacks from falling out, plus a mesh pocket in the back for more separation. Just like the Lightning McQueen box, there’s a space on the inside to write identification info. Click here to buy the Black Panther Lunch Box! This is just a small smattering of what ShopDisney has to offer, so make sure to head over to grab these items before the sale is over! Once school starts, Halloween will be just around the corner! Check out all our info on the spooky goings-on at Disney this year! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK! 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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. Over the past year Wanda Maximoff has gained a lot of attention. © Disney From her original MCU appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron up to her most recent role in Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness, her style has evolved significantly. No matter which era of hers you love most, there’s something on this list for everyone looking to channel their inner Scarlet Witch! © Disney This bright red dress reminds us of the classic Scarlet Witch costume we saw in the Halloween episode of Wandavision. Bring in the pink of the tights with a belt, like this one we also found on Amazon. Perfect for date night! Another option would be pairing this red halter top with a pink skirt (this one has TONS of positive reviews!). Not a fan of skirts? Easy and breezy Go for a more casual look with a pair of pink joggers and a red tank. Try adding some red boots like Wanda’s, or just add other red accessories. Do you love to accessorize as much as us? Or just keep it low key? More of a fan of her darker looks? The easiest way to get that Scarlet Witch look is to incorporate dark red leather. © Disney There are lots of options for jackets, like this fitted biker jacket or this one with a stand up collar. Hmm, is it just us or is that jacket on the right also giving you Starlord vibes? For a more dramatic look you can purchase this floor-length trench with a zip-up front. This faux leather top reminds us of Wanda’s more recent looks. Combine both for a very witchy look! You can also wear it in your bags and shoes, like with this handbag or these dress sneakers. For just a touch of Scarlet Witch Besides red, Wanda primarily coordinates her outfits with black. © Disney Black leather leggings or pants make great bottoms, or combine both colors like with these joggers! Which pants are your favorite? She also often has on gloves or detached sleeves, so don’t be afraid to accessorize with similar items. 2006 called, they want their arm sleeves back You can always go more subtle by just adding Scarlet Witch-inspired accessories to your everyday outfits. © Disney This red leather headband can be added to plenty of outfits and definitely reminds us of Wanda’s signature head piece. Jewelry fans might like this earring and necklace set that has a red and black color scheme with just a hint of darkness, similar to Wanda’s more recent aesthetic. Combat boots can be added to plenty of looks, plus they remind us of earlier outfits Scarlet Witch has worn. Okay, we need those red combat boots NOW! We can’t wait to see the Scarlet Witch looks you put together! Tag us on Instagram so we can see your outfits inspired by one of the most powerful people in the MCU. 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. The post Scarlet Witch Would Totally Wear These Fits Under 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. If anyone knows how to host a dinner party, it’s Disney. We would LOVE to be invited to an event hosted by Lumiere and Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast. Or maybe Tiana would have us over for some beignets? And we’d certainly never turn down a meal cooked by Remy! So it’s no wonder we turn to Disney when we’re looking to plan the PERFECT event. Tiana would throw an AMAZING dinner party We’ve compiled a list of the best Disney-themed recipes that you can use at your next dinner party! We’ve got all the info you need to craft the perfect meal, along with some helpful and fun products that will complement the spread. Roll up your sleeves, grab those aprons, and let’s get started! We’ll go through each course of a dinner party (yes, we’re making this a 3-course event) with a couple of options for each and some Disney products that might help you out while you cook and serve. Appetizers This first recipe comes from Sanaa, which is a table service restaurant located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Sanaa is known for unique (and delicious) African-inspired dishes, and one of the most popular items on the menu is their bread service! Time for some sauce with a side of bread! The service comes with various flavors of naan bread and a LOT of different dipping sauces, but this recipe just has one sauce — Cucumber Raita. Sanaa Bread Service Ingredients: Naan Bread 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 1/2 cup milk 2/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 tablespoons butter, melted Cucumber Raita 1 1/2 cups Greek-style plain yogurt 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into small pieces 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeds, and stem removed, minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and freshly ground 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon coarse salt Bread Service Method: Naan Bread This recipe makes five 8-inch naan breads. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; stir to combine. Combine milk, water, and oil in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. With mixer running, pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. As soon as mixture comes together, switch attachment to a dough hook and mix until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Do not over-mix. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Place a pizza stone on a top rack of oven, positioned approximately 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat oven to 500°F for at least 30 minutes. Divide dough evenly into 5 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Turn oven to broil. Carefully slide one circle of dough onto the preheated pizza stone, and broil until bread is bubbled and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully, as the bread can burn very quickly. Repeat with remaining dough rounds. Brush the warm bread with melted butter and serve immediately. Cucumber Raita Makes two cups. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Chill before serving All. The. Dips. At Sanaa, the dips are served in cute little bowls that each have their own tiny spoon. If you want to serve your own dip in adorably tiny bowls, we found a set of 6 ceramic mini bowls on Amazon! ©Amazon You can get the set for $13.99. Click here to buy the little sauce bowls. Another option for an appetizer is Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup from EPCOT’s Le Cellier Steakhouse. This steakhouse — located in the Canada pavilion — is famous for this delicious soup. Le Cellier The soup has bacon, butter, and cheese in it — what’s not to love?? Le Cellier Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup Ingredients: 1/2 pound of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken stock 4 cups milk 1 pound white cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup warm Canadian golden lager or any pale lager-style beer Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish This soup is EVERYTHING Method: In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, start to cook bacon. Make sure to stir it over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until it’s lightly browned. Add red onion, celery, and butter. Sauté until the onion has softened for about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook your ingredients, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil after the milk is added. Remove you soup from the heat and add cheese, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in warm beer. If the soup is too thick, thin with some warm milk. Garnish your with chopped scallions or chives and serve! If you need a serving bowl for your tasty soup, we found a set of Mickey Mouse bowls on shopDisney that should do the job. ©Disney You can get the set of 3 nested bowls for $34.99. Click here to buy the Mickey serving bowls. If you’re not sold on the bread service or the soup, you might consider a charcuterie board instead. Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of 3 different Disney charcuterie boards, including an apple one for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, one themed to Coco, and a classic Ratatouille-themed one. Check out the 3 Disney charcuterie board ideas. And of course you can’t have a charcuterie board without the board itself! To keep the Disney theme going strong, check out this Mickey-shaped cheese board from Amazon. ©Amazon It comes with the board and a 3-piece tool set, which can be stored inside the board. It’s actually on sale right now as well! It usually costs $66.95, but right now it’s just $56.99. Buy the Mickey charcuterie board here! Main Course Now it’s on to the main course. We’ve got a couple of options for this one as well, including the signature dish from the recently reopened Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! Hoop-Dee-Doo Has Returned! Hoop-Dee-Doo is known for its fried chicken, which is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Entrée: Hoop-Dee-Doo Fried Chicken Ingredients: Brine 3 cups of cold water 2 tablespoons of garlic powder 4 tablespoons of coarse salt 1 medium chicken, cut into 2 legs, 2 breasts, 2 thighs, and 2 wings Fried Chicken Canola oil Reserved brined chicken 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons ground white pepper We love that fried chicken! Method: To begin, combine your cold water, garlic powder, and coarse salt in a large glass bowl. Add your cut-up chicken, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches 350°F. Take the chicken out of the brine, pat dry, and then dredge it in a whisked mix of your flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, onion powder, and white pepper in a shallow bowl. Carefully place the chicken in the oil and turn once while cooking. Cook breasts for 13-14 minutes, thighs for 9-10 minutes, and legs and wings for 7-8 minutes, or until all pieces have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Drain on paper towels, then enjoy! And if you’ve ever tried to fry chicken before, you know that you’ll need an apron to keep the oil off your nice clothes. We found an awesome Figment apron on shopDisney that’ll do the trick. Figment Apron You can get the Figment apron for $29.99. Click here to buy the Figment apron. For a very different option (although it’s still fried…apparently we’ve got a theme going), you can try out Disneyland’s iconic Monte Cristo Sandwich instead. This sandwich has been a staple in Disneyland for YEARS. You can find it at both the Blue Bayou and Café Orleans (where it’s cheaper…shhhh!). Blue Bayou The Monte Cristo has been around in Disneyland since 1967, and fans still flock to the park to taste it. Entrée: Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwich Ingredients: 1 egg 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 8 slices egg bread (challah works well), sliced 1/2-inch thick 8 thin slices ham 8 thin slices turkey 8 thin slices Swiss cheese 3 cups canola oil for frying Confectioners sugar Blackberry preserves Monte Cristo Sandwich Method: Line a cookie sheet with paper towels; set aside. Whisk the egg and water together in a mixing bowl. Add flour, salt, and baking powder and whisk thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl. On one slice of bread, arrange 2 slices of ham, turkey, and cheese, covering the bread evenly. Place another slice of bread on top and slice each sandwich in half diagonally. Heat oil to between 365 degrees F and 375 degrees F in a 10-inch pan. Do not let the oil reach a higher temperature than this; if the oil starts to smoke, turn the heat down. Dip half of the sandwich into the batter, allowing excess to drain, and very carefully place into the oil. Repeat with the other sandwich half. Cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Place the cooked sandwich on the prepared cookie sheet in a warm oven until ready to serve. Repeat with the other three sandwiches. Cook one at a time, and allow the oil to reach the desired temperature between each. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with blackberry preserves on the side. As you might guess, any deep-fried sandwich that’s been dusted with powdered sugar and served with blackberry preserves might get a little bit messy. So we found some cute Mickey Mouse napkins to have on hand! Mickey Napkins You can get the set of 4 napkins for $19.99. Click here to buy the Mickey napkins. Of course, you’ll need a couple of side dishes to go along with the entrées. Check out this recipe for Colombian Cheese Fritters (called buñuelos), which was inspired by Disney’s Encanto. Side: Colombian Cheese Fritters from Encanto Ingredients: 1 cup cassava flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 cup shredded cheese (ideally queso costeño, but mozzarella or feta will also work) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature) 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying Mirabel from ‘Encanto’ Method: Makes 32 fritters In a big mixing bowl or on a clean, flat surface, add cassava flour, cornstarch, cheese, sugar, salt, baking powder, butter, egg, and milk. Mix with your hands until fully combined. The dough should be easy to mold with your hands and not too dry or wet. In a medium pan, heat oil on high for about 3 minutes or until it reaches 320-340 degrees F. Then lower the heat to medium and keep it at a constant temperature. Divide the dough into 32 equal portions. Roll the dough into balls. Fry 3-4 fritters at a time for about 2-5 minutes or until golden brown. They rotate on their own to help themselves cook evenly! Place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve right away. Another side option has a lot of Disney history behind it. The Au Gratin Potatoes were a signature dish on the Empress Lilly Riverboat, which used to be docked on the shores of what we now call Disney Springs. The boat was named for Walt Disney’s wife, Lillian, who actually attended the Riverboat’s dedication on May 1, 1977. Inside was a jazz lounge and three restaurants, one of which was the fanciest in all of Disney World at the time. ©Disney This riverboat closed on April 22nd, 1995, and now you’ll find the Paddlefish restaurant in its place (with Fulton’s Crab House existing there before Paddlefish). You can bring back a taste of the original restaurant with these potatoes! Side: Empress Lilly Au Gratin Potatoes Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes 1 cup half and half ½ teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon finely grated onion, optional 3 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese ©Disney Method: Serves 4 Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake potatoes 50 to 60 minutes, or until soft enough to pierce with a fork. Refrigerate to cool, then peel and coarsely grate. Bring half and half almost to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add salt, pepper, celery salt, and onion. Mix in grated potatoes. Reduce oven heat to 350°F. Spoon potatoes into buttered 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly. To make sure everyone can reach your delicious side dishes, you might want to grab this Winnie the Pooh Lazy Susan from shopDisney. ©Disney The turntable is about 12″ in diameter, and it says “Every new day is an adventure waiting to happen” with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger in the middle. You can get it for $44.99. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Lazy Susan. Dessert We’ve finally arrived at the most important course of all! We have THREE options for dessert that you could serve at this epic dinner party. The first comes from one of our all-time favorite places to grab a treat in Disney World: Karamell-Küche. Karamell-Küche The Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich started off as a seasonal item, but it was so popular that Disney decided to keep it around all year! And now you can make it at home as well. Karamell-Küche Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Ingredients: Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons butter Betty Crocker Whipped Butter Cream Frosting Werther’s Original Soft Caramels Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich Method: On the back of the Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix, you’ll find instructions for making a gingerbread cake and instructions for making gingerbread cookies. We’re going to work off of the bottom recipe for making gingerbread cookies. So grab that measuring cup you have handy and fill it with a quarter cup of water and cut up three tablespoons of butter. The box calls for the butter to be melted, but for a denser dough texture, just use softened butter that’s room temperature. Open the Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix and dump it into your mixing bowl. You may find some clumps in your mixture, so use a whisk to break up the mix so it’s light with few clumps. Now, add in your butter and water. Use your electric mixer to blend the dough together until smooth. If you have a fancy standing mixer, you can definitely use that, but this dough is very light and not super complicated so you can easily get everything well incorporated with a simple electric mixture. (Plus, who passes up an opportunity to lick the beaters?) Now, this dough is really soft. You’ll need to refrigerate it for a few hours to bring it to the right consistency to handle. So, put some plastic wrap over the top of the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes). To get our exact timing, put on the new Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers movie on Disney+ and once you’ve laughed your way through the credits, your dough should be just right. Preheat your oven to 375°. Time to start molding your cookies! Grab your tablespoon set aside earlier and scoop out a level portion of dough. Roll the dough between the palms of your hands to create small balls. The dough will still be soft and somewhat sticky, so work fast or re-refrigerate as needed. Make sure your cookie dough balls are well distanced as they spread while they bake. Our batch made 16 evenly portioned cookies placed out on two cooking sheets. Once the oven is preheated, bake, one sheet at a time for 8-10 minutes. Your bake time may vary based on your oven efficiency. We recommend starting out at 9 minutes and then checking and cooking longer if needed. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet after removing them from the oven before moving them to a cooling rack. We also recommend placing wax paper or paper towels under the cooling rack to catch crumbs or later, drizzled caramel drops, for easier cleanup! After cookies have cooled for at least twenty minutes and are cool to the touch, time to start icing! Now you’ll use the Betty Crocker icing. Most of your cookies should be similar in size and shape, but quickly match them up so you have the same size “top” and “bottom” cookie (they are gonna be sandwiches, after all). And you only have to frost half of them. Since they are going to be sandwiches, frost the bottom, flat side of the cookie. You can be as generous as you like with the buttercream, but try not to go too overboard, our ambitious frosting attempts in the past led to frosting-sandwich-blowouts and a sweet but regrettable mess. Now to make the caramel! The Werther’s bag gives instructions for heating melty caramel for the purpose of caramel apples — but we’re not coating whole apples, we just need enough to drizzle inside our cookie sandwiches. We used about 15 caramels, unwrapped them, and placed them in a microwavable bowl. Then added a splash of milk (around one and a half teaspoons) and microwaved for 30 seconds. Using a spoon, we mixed the melted caramel and milk together until smooth. Please be cautious during this part as warm caramel can be messy and burn, so keep an eye on little ones, or accident-prone adults. Once you mixed your warm caramel until it’s smooth, use a spoon to drizzle over the frosted half of your cookie sandwiches. This part will be messy, but fun! And since the top of the cookie sandwich will cover everything going on inside, no need for perfection. Again, you can use as much or little caramel as you like, but resist the urge to go overboard and end up with caramel soup (not a bad thing — but not what we’re going for here). Once all of your cookies have been properly bedazzled by caramel, apply the cookie tops and let rest on the cooling rack for 5-10 minutes. After the caramel has firmed up slightly, they can be eaten immediately or refrigerated for future sweet tooth cravings. We advise refrigerating them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Or eating immediately (because that’s why you made them)! This cookie is a CLASSIC! If you prefer a chocolatey dessert to end the meal, we’ve got a recipe from Ghirardelli that should satisfy your chocolate cravings. Ghirardelli in Disney Springs Ghirardelli Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Ingredients: For Cheesecake: 2 cups Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips 4 8-ounce pkg. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 4 eggs (for cheesecake) 1/2 cup raspberry puree (recipe below) 1/2 cup heavy cream (for cheesecake) For Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers) 1/4 cup ground almonds 4 tablespoon white sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted For Puree: 1 (10 – 12 oz) pkg. frozen raspberries 4 tablespoons white sugar And if you want to get fancy… For Chocolate Ganache (Optional): 2 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream For Garnish (Optional): 1 cup fresh raspberries 8 ounce Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips 8 ounce Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bar ©D23 Method: Makes 9 servings Preheat over to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). To prepare crust, in a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the chocolate graham crackers, ground almonds, and sugar and mix until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside. To prepare the puree, combine raspberries and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 3-5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds and set aside. To prepare cheesecake, in a small pot over low heat, bring the whipping cream to just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Set aside for 5 minutes and then stir until smooth. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Remove approximately 1 & 1/2 cup; cup of this batter and place into a smaller bowl and add 1/2 cup raspberry puree. Blend until combined. Add the melted chocolate to the remaining batter and mix until combined. Pour the chocolate cheesecake batter into the pan. Very carefully layer the raspberry cheesecake mixture on top of the chocolate mixture. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool in pan, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold before removing from pan. If desired, top cooled cheesecakes with one or a combination of the garnishes below. Chocolate Ganache: In a small pot over low heat, bring the heavy cream and butter to just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Set aside for 5 minutes and then stir until smooth. Pour over cold cheesecake to form ganache layer, or drizzle over the cold cheesecake. Refrigerate until it is set. Raspberry Puree: Pour remaining raspberry puree over cold cheesecakes. White Chocolate: In double boiler over hot water, melt the white chocolate until smooth. Drizzle over cold cheesecakes. Refrigerate until it is set. Fresh raspberries on top or served on the side. For Heart Shapes: To make the individual heart shape cheesecakes, prepare the recipe as directed using a 13X9 inch pan instead of a springform pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. After the cheesecake cools, cut out the hearts using a metal heart shaped cookie cutter. To show off your beautiful cheesecakes, you may want to get this Tiered Mickey Tray from shopDisney! ©Disney The 2-tiered tray has one 9″ tray and one 7″ tray, and you can get it for $59.99. Click here to buy the Tiered Mickey Tray. The final dessert option is a classic — it’s The Grey Stuff from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. You can find The Grey Stuff at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom, and we can confirm that it is in fact delicious. Try The Grey Stuff! It’s basically cookies and cream mousse served on top of sugar cookies, so this treat is great for kids as well! The Grey Stuff from Beauty and the Beast Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 15 chocolate sandwich cookies 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed 3 tablespoons instant chocolate pudding mix 12 scalloped sugar cookies Edible sugar pearls The Grey Stuff at Disneyland Method: Pour milk into large mixing bowl. Add instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, until firm. Place chocolate sandwich cookies in food processor and pulse until puréed. Fold puréed cookies into pudding mix. Stir until fully mixed. Add whipped topping and instant chocolate pudding. Stir until fully mixed. Place in refrigerator and chill for one hour. Spoon grey stuff into piping bag fitted with desired tip. Pipe grey stuff onto cookies. Top with sugar pearls. And we found the PERFECT way to display your Grey Stuff treats — the Lumiere Cake Stand from shopDisney! Lumiere Cake Stand The cake stand is 11″ in diameter and costs $49.99. Click here to buy the Lumiere Cake Stand. Cocktails/Drinks You didn’t think we were done, did you? You can’t have a dinner party without some themed drinks! Whether you’re looking for boozy or non-alcoholic, we’ve got options. The first recipe comes from one of the most popular bars in all of Disney World — Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Trader Sam’s Check out this recipe for the iconic Krakatoa Punch. Krakatoa Punch from Trader Sam’s Ingredients: o.5 oz Almond Syrup 3 oz Gorilla Grog (a Trader Sam’s specialty made of passion fruit, guava, pineapple, orange, lemon juices, and falernum, a syrup with tons of spices in it!) 0.25 oz Hibiscus Grenadine 1 oz Aged Rum 1 oz Spiced Rum Ice Krakatoa Punch at Trader Sam’s Method: Mix all of this in a shaker, and strain over ice! For a non-alcoholic option, we found a recipe for a smoothie inspired by Disney’s Aladdin. Jasmine and Aladdin It’s flavored with banana, dates, and almond butter. Smoothie Inspired by Aladdin Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 5 Medjool dates (pitted) 4 tablespoons of almond butter 1 1/2 cups of almond milk or oat milk 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 cup of ice A whole new worldddd Method: The first step to making this smoothing is to make sure your dates are soft and pitted! If your dates aren’t soft enough, they won’t blend into the smoothie well. To help soften them up, you can soak them in hot water for 10 minutes. Step two is to put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until it’s smooth enough for you! That’s how you make Genie and Abu’s Banana and Date Smoothie. Sounds easy enough! We’ve got plenty more recipes for Disney-inspired cocktails, so make sure to check out more here! Click here to see a list of cocktails inspired by Disney movies. You might need a Disney-themed glass to serve your drinks in — check out these Mickey tumblers on shopDisney, which we originally spotted in the Mexico pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase. Rocks glass You can get a 12-oz glass tumbler for $14.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Tumblers. Some Extra Essentials That’s it for all the recipes! We spotted a few extra essentials that might come in handy for your party, though. There’s a classic Mickey Mouse serving bowl on shopDisney that’s good for any occasion. Mickey Bowl You can get it for $39.99. Click here to buy the Mickey serving bowl. You can also get a full set of Disney princess dishes on Amazon. The 16-piece set comes with 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 bowls, and 4 mugs. The dishes are themed to Pocahontas, Moana, Merida, and Snow White. ©Amazon The set costs $119.99. Click here to buy the Disney princess dish set. Or if you want a more subtle Disney look on your plates, check out the Mickey Mouse Dinner Plate on shopDisney. ©Disney The simple black plates have a Mickey design around the edge and cost $14.99 each. Click here to buy the Mickey plate. Now you’re ready to throw the Disney dinner party of the century! We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney recipes, and we’ll also let you know when we create our own (like we did with Disney’s Fuzzy Tauntaun drink!). Stay tuned with DFB for all the latest. Click here to see MORE Disney recipes. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried to make any of these Disney recipes? Let us know in the comments. The post We Planned Your Next Disney Dinner Party — You’re Welcome 😉 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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