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Do we have some cooking fans in the house here? Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Personally, whenever we ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT, it reminds us how fun and creative cooking can be. Did you know Disney even has official cookbooks to help you make some recipes to bring Disney magic into your home? Sometimes though, Disney will post some recipes online too, and we feel we have to try their most recent one — because it’s ratatouille! So let’s make some ratatouille together! Ingredients 2 eggplants 3 big tomatoes 1 bell pepper 2 zucchinis 1 onion 3 tablespoons of olive oil Mixed herbs 2 cloves pressed garlic Salt Pepper Instructions Begin by washing and slicing your zucchinis, eggplants, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and then slice the onions. Then arrange the sliced vegetables in an alternating pattern in a single layer in an oven-safe dish. ©Disney Next, drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with the herbs, salt, and pepper according to your taste. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes. 10 minutes before the end of the time, add your two cloves of pressed garlic and allow them to bake for the rest of the time. ©Disney After it’s done baking, take it out and enjoy! ©Disney Looking for other Disney recipes to try? We recently shared a smoothie inspired by Aladdin you can make at home, or you can try the Lion King-inspired drink! If you want to impress your friends, try making these Alice in Wonderland tarts. Stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney recipes we find! Did you know you can make the iconic Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich from EPCOT at home? Try it out here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Disney snack do you want to be seen shared as a recipe? Let us know below! The post Disney Recipe: Ever Wanted To Make Remy's Ratatouille? Now You Can! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Refreshment Outpost We’ve been eating our way around the festival trying just about everything over the past few days! So far, we’ve tasted items from booths like Earth Eats, Funnel Cake, and Flavors from Fire, but we’re just getting started. So let’s head over to Refreshment Outpost to check out its festival offerings next! Menu Refreshment Outpost is one of those underrated booths that we have to tell y’all about. There is usually a smaller menu at this booth. Menu This year, there’s just the single returning item, but this is also where you can pick up the Corkcicle Classic Tumbler. Food The Spicy Githeri for $4.75 is back! This plant-based dish is served with white beans, pigeon peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and kachumbari slaw. This dish used to be served at the Africa food booth, but it made its way here last year. And yes, it’s plant-based! It’s Back! We find this to be a super flavorful dish, but you will need to be warned that it can pack a little heat — although the kick of spice wasn’t too strong this year. (Your batch could be different though!) Yum The quinoa was well-cooked, the texture of the corn and white beans was nice, and the cold slaw provided balance to the warm dish. It was exactly what we were expecting…and hoping for! Drinks As we previously mentioned, Refreshment Outpost is where you can go to pick up the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Corkcicle Tumbler for $32. CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler (2021) You can also pick up non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages here from the Outpost’s usual menu, along with hot dogs and Dole Whips. But that is a look at the EPCOT Food & Wine specific menu! Overall We’ve continually been pleased with the Spicy Githeri, as well as the other offerings at this booth, so we recommend giving it a try! This booth is a small but mighty contender at this year’s festival! Are you overwhelmed with everything the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival offers? Don’t worry! We’ve got a handy guide you can purchase that will have you navigating the festival like a pro in no time! We’re also posting ALL OUR reviews here to help you decide what to eat and drink. Also, be sure to grab our free printable with every food booth and its menu! Are you planning on checking out the festival’s Eat to the Beat concert series? You can check out the full line-up here. If you want a guaranteed seat for a concert, you might want to consider an Eat to the Beats dining package. Check out ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival reviews! We’ll be reviewing EVERYTHING at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here Are 4 Things You Must Do Before the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Begins! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be heading to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know what you’re most looking forward to in the comments! The post The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth That Confirms If It Ain't Broke…Don't Fix It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you headed to Disney World soon? EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport If you are, there’s so much to see and do, especially with the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival that kicked off this week. From the food to the crowds, we’ve got everything you need to know to tackle the festival like a pro! If you’re heading to Disney World next week to check it out, then keep reading. We have all of the important info you need if you’re headed to the parks! Sometimes, Disney likes to switch up their hours on us, so let’s take a look at what time all of the Disney World parks will be open next week! Magic Kingdom Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM until 11PM every day next week, with Extended Evening Hours for select Disney hotel guests on July 20th until 1AM. This exclusive after hours event gives hotel guests access to the parks without all of the crowds! ©Disney Let’s take a look at EPCOT! EPCOT Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM, with Extended Evening Hours on July 18th until 11PM. ©Disney Now for Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM every day next week! ©Disney One more park, let’s take a look at Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM until 8PM every day next week! ©Disney Those are all of the park hours for next week! Disney World is still using the park pass reservation system, which means you need a valid reservation for the park you want to go to to enter. Park passes can disappear pretty quick, so let’s take a look at the ones that are still available for next week! Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Incredi Pass Holders can make reservations at any of the four parks every day next week! ©Disney Let’s check out the other annual passes! Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability Sorcerer Pass Holders can also make reservations at any of the four parks every day next week! ©Disney Let’s see what the Pirate Pass looks like! Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Pirate Pass Holders can also make reservations at any of the four parks every day next week! ©Disney One more annual pass, let’s check out the Pixie Dust Pass! Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders are blocked out every weekend, but can make reservations at any of the four parks every weekday next week! ©Disney Let’s check out the reservations that are available for non-annual passes! Theme Park Ticket Reservation Availability If you have a theme park ticket, you can make a reservation at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom every day next week, Magic Kingdom on July 22nd and 23rd, and Hollywood Studios July 23rd! ©Disney Let’s take a look at reservations for hotel guests! Select Resort Hotel Reservation Availability Select Resort Hotel guests can also make reservations at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom every day next week, Magic Kingdom on July 22nd and 23rd, and Hollywood Studios on July 23rd! ©Disney Those are all of the reservations that are still available next week! Make sure you make them as soon as you can, because they’re going quick. If you want to maximize your time in the parks and skip as many lines as possible, then you should read up on Disney’s Genie+ service. We have all of the tips and tricks you need to make you a Genie pro! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Iconic Disney World Monument that Was TORN DOWN! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is Why We Tell You to Make Your Disney World Reservations ASAP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! The spread The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has finally started! We’ll admit we’ve been dreaming about this festival ever since Disney released the full menus for all the food booths. We’re also ready to try out this year’s cheese crawl and check out the Eat to the Beat concert series, which is returning to the festival after a two-year hiatus. But now, let’s talk about FOOD. Let’s head on over to the Tangierine Cafe: Flavor of Medina — you’ll find this in the closed Tangierine Cafe in the Morocco Pavilion. Menu The menu here is dedicated to Moroccan flavors, including Kebabs and Falafel. The menu All of these dishes are returning items. Food You can get the Kebabs with either Grilled Chermoula Chicken or Moroccan-spiced Lamb. They’re served with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli. In the past, we’ve preferred the chicken over the lamb, especially for those people who don’t want strong seasonings on their meat. The kebabs are $5.75. We tried the Grilled Chermoula Chicken Kebab first. We thought the chicken was well-seasoned, but it was still a bit dry. We liked the good char on it, though. The garlic aïoli tastes more like mayonnaise. The carrot chickpea salad was light and refreshing, but we felt it needed more seasoning. The chicken The Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Kebab was very well-cooked and also had that nice char on it. The seasoning was delicious, but again the garlic aïoli still tasted heavily of mayonnaise. We also found the chickpea and carrot salad with this one a little bland. It did taste a LITTLE different like there was more vinaigrette on it. The Lamb Kebab The plant-based Fried Falafel Pita with tahini sauce for $5.25 is usually a delicious option, but we still felt the tahini sauce felt heavy on the mayonnaise. The lettuce didn’t work for us inside the pita because it kinda’ overwhelmed everything else. The falafel actually tastes better on its own — the breading on it is the best part. Again, though, we felt like the dish as a whole could’ve used more seasoning. Fried Falafel Pita Next up is the Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips for $5. This bread is so light and fluffy — it doesn’t even NEED any dips. The hummus just tasted like regular store-bought hummus, and the Zhoug dip had a strong garlic taste, but we liked it. The chermoula dip had a strong olive taste, so if you don’t like olives, you might not like this dip. Honestly, we would’ve just preferred the bread on its own. Bread AND Dips! We’ve been big fans of the Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts in the past. We’ve liked this cake at past festivals and it still does not disappoint. It’s extremely light and moist, and the cinnamon cream is the perfect complement to the cake. We also liked the texture the candied walnuts gave it. Because it was hot out today, the chocolate piece on top melted, but we’re going to call that a happy accident because it made the cake EVEN BETTER. Pistachio Cake The cake is $4.75. Drinks A variety of ciders are returning this year, including the 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider, which was a favorite of ours last year. The fig flavor wasn’t overwhelming and it was SUPER refreshing. The Bold Rock Ginger Turmeric Hard Cider has a spiciness to it, thanks to the ginger. If you love ginger beer, this one is a must. The Stem Ciders Hibiscus Session Hard Apple Cider is new this year and we were so excited to try it. All ciders are $5 for a small pour and $9 for a larger pour. You can grab all three in a Cider Flight for $10. Tangierine Cafe Cider Flight The Fig Cocktail with white cranberry juice and fig vodka is returning this year. Last year, we found it to be a little different from other cocktails we’ve had, with a unique flavor (that seemed a little too medicinal for us). We thought it seemed a little sweeter this year, though. If you don’t like cranberry or fig flavors, you’ll want to skip it. Try it for yourself for $11. Fig Cocktail You can also pick up the Corkcicle Classic Tumbler here for $32. Overall Overall, we have mixed feelings about Tangierine Cafe this year. Some of the foods were much blander than we would’ve expected, and we really feel that the bread dish works well just as bread WITHOUT the dips. The Pistachio Cake is always a winner, though, so if you visit this booth, make sure to at least order that. Feeling overwhelmed by everything going on with the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Be sure to read all our reviews, download our free printable, and consider purchasing our guide which will help you navigate the festival like a pro! Don’t forget to plan ahead for the festival, too. Here’s what you can realistically expect to spend at the festival, as well as everything you need to do BEFORE you arrive. Here Are 7 Simple Truths You NEED to Know About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which food booth are you most excited about this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Bread Service at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? 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We want to help you have the best Disney World vacation possible, and part of that is knowing how to set your expectations to avoid any disappointing surprises. Magic Kingdom! It’s important to address the not-so-magical realities that are bound to come up during a trip, like unplanned expenses, bad weather, and ride closures. To help you prepare, check out our posts on budgeting in Disney World and how to pack for rain in the parks. And for that last issue of ride closures, we’ve got a full list right here of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is continuing its years-long closure in this park. Disney hasn’t given any updates on when this ride could reopen, and it’s scheduled to be closed through mid-September at least (which is as far as the refurbishments calendar goes right now). Walt Disney World Railroad is closed Part of the reason for this closure is construction in Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. The construction interrupted the tracks, which means the train can’t pass through. When TRON is completed, the train will pass through a tunnel in this area. Disney also hasn’t given an update on when the TRON coaster could be finished. Enchanted Tales with Belle The Enchanted Tales with Belle attraction is also closed in Magic Kingdom, and Disney hasn’t announced when it will reopen. Enchanted Tales with Belle But don’t worry — you can still see Belle in Magic Kingdom! She’s usually at the front of the Festival of Fantasy Parade, which runs through Magic Kingdom daily at 12PM and 3PM. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Although many characters have returned to Magic Kingdom recently, one character meet-and-greet spot is still closed. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is going to open sometime “in the coming months,” according to Disney. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is closed for now! This location usually has Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy, although currently, guests can meet Minnie at Town Square Theater with Mickey! Harmony Barber Shop Harmony Barber Shop is still closed, but it will reopen at the end of this month, on July 31st. Harmony Barber Shop Reservations for this experience are available now. Prices have increased a bit since it was last open, so check those out before you book your reservation. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is also closed, but it’s scheduled to reopen on August 25th. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique This salon transforms kids (ages 3 to 12) into Disney princesses and princes! Disney hasn’t released any updates about the pricing yet, but we’ll be sure to let you know when they do. Check out a hidden character meet-and-greet in Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid A couple of long-term closures are ongoing in this park, including the Voyage of the Little Mermaid show. This show has been closed for a long time, and Disney hasn’t revealed when or if it’ll return. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Instead, you can head to Magic Kingdom to find a different Little Mermaid-themed attraction — the Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid ride! Fantasmic! Fantasmic! is currently closed in Hollywood Studios, but it’s scheduled to return sometime this year. Fantasmic! Billboard When the show does return, guests will see a few changes such as new stunts and characters. See the latest updates on Toy Story Land construction in this park. EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival started last week, and we’ve loved eating our way around the festival! One of the booths — the Appleseed Orchard booth — is set up in the theater where Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 usually plays, so that attraction will be closed for the duration of the festival. Canada Far & Wide Although you can’t watch the Canada film, you can find some tasty festival snacks in this area, like an Apple Crumble Tart, Frozen Apple Pie Drinks, and Cinnamon Apple Cider. See all of our REVIEWS of the 2022 Food & Wine Festival. Disney World Hotels Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is going to be closed for all of next week. This spot will reopen the following week on July 28th, and reservations are available now. Victoria & Alberts Before you make your reservations, be sure to check out the price increases that hit this spot recently. Learn more about the price increases at Victoria & Albert’s here. Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed, and we don’t know yet when this park could reopen. Cross Country Creek at Blizzard Beach If you’re looking for a spot to cool off at Disney World, you can head to Typhoon Lagoon — Disney World’s other water park. There, you’ll find a lazy river, several slides, and some new snacks to try. Check out Typhoon Lagoon here! We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned with DFB! Check out the BEST Disney World hotels for first-time visitors. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: 10 Closures Might Impact Your Disney World Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you think of Pirates of the Caribbean, what comes to mind? Pirates of the Caribbean Is it the iconic smell of the water? Maybe Captain Jack Sparrow…or Redd? Well, we immediately hear whistling. Yes, whistling. The jail scene with the dog holding the cell’s key (good boy) is absolutely what comes to mind for us. And, if you enjoy this scene too, boy do we have a new Loungefly to show you! “Here, doggy!” This iconic scene gets the spotlight on the new Loungefly Backpack we found at Pieces of Eight in Disneyland! Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly The bag is white, with a black and red design that shows off the scene. And, of course, there’s a gold key and white bone! The Scene The top of the bag also features the skull and swords we see in the attraction, along with the logo! Dead Men Tell No Tales So, if you want your own, head over to Disneyland and grab the bag for $75. But you better hurry — these were flying off the shelves during our visit! And, in the meantime, check out this Pirates of the Caribbean collection! Or, check out how to make a reservation for the ride’s restaurant, Blue Bayou, in Disneyland. Pirates of the Caribbean Ears And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out Another Pair of Pirates of the Caribbean Minnie Ears That Are HARD to Not Obsess Over Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you like this backpack? Let us know in the comments! The post Thanks Disney, Now One Pirates of the Caribbean Scene Will Be Playing in Our Heads ALL. DAY. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a LOT of construction going on in Disney World right now. Disney’s BoardWalk The EPCOT transformation is still underway, even after the grand opening of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. The Spirit of Aloha building has been demolished and will be replaced with new Disney Vacation Villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. There’s also a lot going on over at Disney’s BoardWalk, which will be getting some HUGE changes soon! Disney recently announced these changes that would be coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, including a brand new table-service restaurant. The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. We also learned that BoardWalk Bakery would get replaced with a new deli. Right now, though, BoardWalk Bakery is still open. Inside BoardWalk Bakery Walking around the BoardWalk, though, we did notice that the ESPN Club is not only shuttered up completely, but also has shrubbery around it, signaling that construction is happening at the building. The shrubs! There are also signs on the BoardWalk indicating as much. Construction sign The BoardWalk Inn itself is also getting some updates. The hotel’s lobby, lounge, and guest rooms will be getting an update. In addition, a new coffee bar just located off the lobby will be coming! We stopped into the lobby to see if there were any signs of construction, but so far, we don’t notice anything new. BoardWalk Inn Lobby Keep in mind, though, that these changes have been confirmed by Disney, so if you’re visiting Disney World with a stay at any of the area hotels, you might notice some construction going on. We’ll keep you updated on future progress! Planning a trip to Disney World soon? Here’s everything you need to know about cancellation policies at the resort, as our definitive ranking of every hotel at the resort. 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 been to Disney’s BoardWalk recently? Let us know in the comments! The post BIG Changes Are Coming to Disney's BoardWalk -- See the Latest Construction Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen some pretty interesting merchandise for our drinks lately. Yes, for our drinks. Just drinking our Sprite with the Buzz Lightyear gauntlet From Space Rangers to Avengers — Disney celebrates some of our favorite characters by dressing up our beverages. And now, thanks to Disney’s newest piece of drink-related merchandise, our Sprite was worthy. Over at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, you can find a new item that celebrates the God of Thunder — Thor! Shawarma Palace has Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, and you can drink out of it! Shawarma Palace Seriously, you can! Just head over to the cart, grab the hammer for $28, and choose the beverage you want to drink. Then, place the beverage in Mjolnir, and you’re good to go! Mjolnir! This Mjolnir also has light-up glowing cracks just like it does in the movie! We’re Worthy So, head over to Disney California Adventure to grab your own! And, in the meantime, complete your Mjolnir collection with this popcorn bucket! Or, check out details on the Infinity Conez shop! ©Entertainment Tonight And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out the Thor Character Coming to Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever bought one of these fun sippers? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Haven't Bought an Over-the-Top Disney Souvenir Yet, This One Might Convince You To. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t resist the delicious treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gideon’s Bakehouse One of our go-to spots in Disney Springs is Gideon’s Bakehouse. This unique bakery is known for its MASSIVE cookies and cake slices, plus limited-time treats that give us plenty of excuses to keep coming back for more (not that we need much convincing). And if you’re a huge fan of Gideon’s like we are, here’s your latest excuse to go snag some sweet treats! Gideon’s Bakehouse announced that they’ll be serving up White Chocolate Dipped Kris Kringle Bites as a special weekend release celebrating Christmas in July! If you like your desserts with a TON of flavor, this one’s for you! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The bites are made with White Chocolate Coffee Bean Cookies with notes of coconut, caramel, and vanilla bean. Each cookie is topped with coarse sugar crystals, then cut into fourths and hand dipped in white chocolate. A bag contains six bites each, and there’s a limit of two bags per guest. Gideon’s Bakehouse! We tried the full Kris Kringle Cookie last year when it was available as the seasonal offering at Gideon’s and it was absolutely DECADANT! The main flavor that came through in the full cookie was white chocolate, and since these bites are covered in even MORE of the sweet topping, they sound like the ultimate dessert for white chocolate lovers! Kringle Kringle Holiday Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse If you want to get your hands on this treat you’ll have to act fast! The White Chocolate Dipped Kris Kringle Bites will be available today and tomorrow only at both the Disney Springs and East End Market locations. Another Look at the Full-Sized Kris Kringle Cookie! The limited-time desserts at Gideon’s can sell out pretty quickly, so be sure to get there ASAP if you’ve got major heart eyes over these sweet little treats! As always, we’ll continue to be on the lookout for more snack news around Disney World, so keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates! What DAY You Should Visit Gideon’s Bakehouse To AVOID The Wait 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. Which cookie flavor from Gideon’s Bakehouse is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post If You LOVE White Chocolate, Here's Your Dream Disney World Dessert! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So much is happening in Disney World lately, so going on rides can sometimes feel like an afterthought, right? Jungle Cruise Okay, we’re kidding! We know rides are still a MAJOR part of people’s Disney trips. But seriously, recently we’ve had character meet and greets come back, EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival begin, two fireworks shows happening every night in Magic Kingdom, and more. So, have all of these things had any affect on wait times? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 78 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train might close in bad weather After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 64 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 60 minutes, Splash Mountain at 59 minutes, Space Mountain at 50 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 41 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 41 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 36 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 33 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 32 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 32 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean Next, we had “it’s a small world” at 23 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 23 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 23 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 17 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 17 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 14 minutes. Lil coaster coming through! Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 12 minutes. Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 11 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 11 minutes. Let’s take a ride! And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 9 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 6 minutes, and Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. The Hall of Presidents Before we know it, spooky season will arrive in Magic Kingdom! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming back this year, which includes fun things like fireworks and ride overlays. You can find out more about the party here. REVIEW! We’re Back at Disney World’s World-Famous Jungle Cruise…Restaurant! EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was…Test Track at 63 minutes?! WHOA! Test Track hasn’t taken the top spot for the highest wait times since before Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened up. What’s going on?! We are perplexed. A new winner this week! Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 62 minutes, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 59 minutes, Soarin’ at 40 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 32 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 19 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 12 minutes, Living with the Land at 11 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 9 minutes. Figment! Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! China Pavilion Remember, EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival just started in EPCOT! You can see all of our food booth reviews right here, see our best of the fest here, check out all of the entertainment offerings here, and see all of the merchandise here! Everything You NEED to Eat and Drink at the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 100 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 87 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 79 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 63 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 58 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 54 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 51 minutes. Yeah, Tower of Terror, which spent MONTHS being number 1 or 2 for the highest wait time in Hollywood Studios is now waaaay further down the list. Wanna know why? Because half of the ride was closed! But don’t worry, it’s back up and running now. Run that score up! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 33 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 21 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 14 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy We’re STILL waiting for Fantasmic! to return to Hollywood Studios, but for now, you can enjoy shows like the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Beauty and the Beast — Live On Stage, or the Wonderful World of Animation. 11 Disney World Restaurants You Didn’t Realize Were STILL Closed Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 103 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 61 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 56 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 44 minutes, Expedition Everest at 36 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 34 minutes. We know what you’re thinking — Kali River Rapids in 3rd?! Yep, for the past few weeks it has won out over the other rides for one of the highest wait times in the park. We’re assuming it’s because it’s SO HOT in Disney World right now and people want to cool down! Everest Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 12 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 10 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. The Boneyard It’s hot almost everywhere in Disney World right now, but the heat can have some of the most impact in Animal Kingdom. If you want to make sure you see as much animal activity as possible during your trip, we’d recommend getting to the park as early as possible since it’s cooler outside at that point! PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Experience 13 Different Ride Evacuations in Disney World That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! So, were you confused about the order of any of these like we were? The Test Track one really caught us off guard! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which ride do you wish was faster in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s Wait Times Are CONFUSING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t wait for the next Pixar movie! ©Pixar The title and premise for Pixar’s newest movie, Elemental, were announced back in May. Since then, we haven’t heard too much more about the movie. We’ve seen Pixar’s latest theatrical release, Lightyear, hit movie theaters, and we have a trailer for the newest Disney Animation Studios movie, Strange World. If you’re a Pixar fan, mark your calendar, because we finally know when we’re gonna get some more news! The D23 Expo is coming up this fall, and we can expect a ton of Disney announcements! We just got some more information about one of the panels, and it looks like we’re gonna be learning a lot more about Disney and Pixar’s newest projects. The “Looking Ahead with Walt Disney Studios” panel is on Friday, September 9th, and we just found out what they’re going to be talking about. ©D23 Disney’s Jennifer Lee and Pixar’s Pete Docter will present never-before-seen footage from Disney and Pixar’s newest projects, including Elemental. Director Peter Sohn will be introducing fans to the world of the movie where fire, water, land, and air live side by side! Disney will also be sharing more information about Strange World, and Iwájú, the animated series coming to Disney+. ©Disney We can’t wait to learn more about these projects, and we’ll make sure to report on any updates as soon as we have them. In the meantime, there is so much Disney media to enjoy! Disney just announced a BTS series coming to Disney+, and we got an update on the director for the live-action Lilo and Stitch movie! Also, the finale of Ms. Marvel just dropped on Disney+. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Click here to see the New Trailer for Disney’s ‘Hocus Pocus 2’. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Pixar’s Elemental? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out When We’ll Learn MORE About Pixar’s NEW Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So much has returned to normal in the Disney parks, but not everything is back quite yet! Sleeping Beauty Castle In Disneyland, we welcomed back the nighttime show Fantasmic! this summer as well as the Main Street Electrical Parade (although that parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks show won’t be around for much longer). Now, we finally learned when another iconic Disneyland attraction will return! Earlier this summer, Disneyland hinted that the Red Car Trolley would return soon. Now, Disney has announced that the Trolley will be back in Disney California Adventure Park beginning this Sunday, July 17th! The Red Car Trolley is a classic Disney California Adventure attraction that provides transportation along Buena Vista Street and in Hollywood Land. It’s meant to look like the Pacific Electric Railway trolleys that ran in Los Angeles from 1887 to 1961! And sometimes Mickey can be spotted on the Trolley during the Red Car News Boy performances. Red Car Trolley Note that those Red Car News Boy trolley shows aren’t going to be around for much longer. The Orange County Register previously reported that they will end this summer, with the last day to watch the show being July 23rd. ©Joshua Sudock|Orange County Register|SCNG You can usually catch the Red Car Trolley running its loop every 12 minutes or so, with 4 different stops along the way. There it goes! Get ready to visit Disneyland this weekend if you’re hoping to see the return of this iconic trolley! And keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news. Click here to learn why your Disneyland ticket could cost MORE soon. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disneyland this summer? Let us know in the comments. The post DATE Announced for the Return of the Red Car Trolley in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, has set sail! The Disney Wish We sailed on the new ship, and we tried EVERYTHING! From the Cogsworth-inspired steakhouse, to the Marvel dining experience, to the Roy and Walt Disney tribute restaurant, to a signature pub, we have the rundown on everything there is to do on the Disney Wish. Now, there’s another way to learn more about this ship. If you’re already getting FOMO from the Disney Wish, then this video is for you! The D23 Inside Disney Podcast has all of the inside info on the Disney Wish, from the food to the attractions to the entertainment. The podcast featured Imagineers, Crew Members, and special guests, including Ashley Eckstein, Her Universe founder and the voice of Ahsoka in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. You Go All Around! If you’re cruising on the Disney Wish soon, you can check out our free booklet of everything you need to know about the ship! On top of dining and characters, the Wish also features Disney’s first ever attraction at sea, the AquaMouse. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see a Tour of the Princess-Themed Concierge Suite on the Disney Wish! 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 trip on the Disney Wish planned? Let us know in the comments! The post What to Watch if You're Getting FOMO from the Disney Wish Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It has been a busy few weeks for Disney! Magic Kingdom With a new cruise ship sailing soon, the start of a major festival at EPCOT, and some exciting things coming soon, like the launch of MagicBand+ and the full-scale return of Festival of the Lion King in Animal Kingdom, there’s a LOT of news. But on top of that, Disney has been steady with releasing hot new merchandise for fans online, and today we’re rounding up all the merch releases from the past week! Disney Collectibles Let’s start out this week’s roundup with some collectible items! First, we got a new Star Wars lightsaber online, this one inspired by Leia’s design in The Rise of Skywalker. It’s not cheap though — you’ll have to shell out a whopping $264.99. ©Disney If you want something that’s slightly more affordable, but still pretty pricey, check out the new Rapunzel Designer Doll that Disney just released! We’ve seen several different princess designs in recent months, and this one is just as over-the-top with a VERY fluffy pink dress. ©Disney You can add Rapunzel to your doll collection for $129.99. Click Here to Check Out the Rapunzel Doll! Halloween Merchandise We’re just a month away from the kickoff of Halloween celebrations in Disney World, and that means that we’re starting to see some “spooky” merchandise online! This week, three new Halloween-themed board games arrived online for pre-order — perfect is you’re planning a special party with friends in the coming months. ©Entertainment Earth But besides that, we also got a BUNCH of new Haunted Mansion merch! (Which we totally believe qualifies as Halloween-themed items.) The new collection has bags, home decor, toys for your pets, and more. There are NINE new items in total! ©Disney The collection from shopDisney has the perfect items for the fan who wants to give their home some “haunting” touches. Make sure to check them all out! Click Here to See the Whole Haunted Mansion Collection! Food & Wine Merchandise It’s officially time for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and you can already find many of the merchandise items from the fest online! We spotted several things that arrived early this week, and making your purchases through shopDisney before your visit is a good way to avoid the crowds in those EPCOT gift shops. ©Disney If you’re heading to the festival this year, make sure to check out our reviews of all the food booths and full guides to the entertainment and activities. We’ve got all the Food & Wine Festival coverage you need! Click Here to Shop the Festival Merchandise Online! New Ears And finally, there were not one, but TWO new pairs of ears dropped online this week! First, we got a Grogu Headband from Loungefly, and then the World Showcase Mexico Ears arrived on shopDisney. The Mexico Pavilion Ears They’re definitely two completely different vibes, but they’d be perfect for your EPCOT and Hollywood Studios park days. Get them now for $39.99 and $29.99 respectively. Shop the Ears Online Here! That’s all the new merchandise that we’ve seen online this week. However, we’ve been sharing details on several different Disney-themed sales recently that you may want to check out when doing your online shopping. We’ll make sure to update you anytime we see an awesome deal that we think you’ll want to check out! 50th Anniversary Merchandise And we’re not just here to help you save money on merchandise — we’ve also got lots of updates and articles on how to save money in the theme parks and on other Disney vacations. If you’re hoping to travel on a budget, keep following along for all the tips from DFB! Click Here to See Sneaky Ways to Save On Your Disney Trip! 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 the last piece of Disney merchandise you bought online? Tell us in the comments! The post Halloween Already?! All the New Disney Merchandise That Dropped Online This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival offers some of the most delectable eats and drinks around Disney World. It’s time for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Not only that, but you can also catch world-class entertainment at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, and check out the exclusive festival merchandise too! If you’re heading to the Food & Wine Festival and want something to commemorate your visit, you’re in luck because Disney has cooked up some special festival mementos! Disney PhotoPass Photographers are known for taking what might be an ordinary shot and making it extraordinary. And now, you can catch photographers who are just waiting to transform your photos with NEW Magic Shots throughout the Food & Wine Festival! 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guests heading to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival can take advantage of several different photo opportunities all centered around food, of course! The Little Chef, Remy, makes an appearance in not one… ©Disney …but two different Magic Shots! ©Disney Meanwhile, for an ice-cold treat that WON’T melt in the hot Florida sun, you can check out this Gelato photo in the Italy Pavilion… ©Disney …and there’s even a photo collage dedicated to the Cheddar and Bacon Soup from the Canada Booth! The collage will be rotated throughout the festival to feature different favorites. ©Disney Plus, guests will also have the opportunity to pose with different props depending on the PhotoPass Photographer and location. This Mickey pretzel you might find near Spaceship Earth is HUGE — we wish they were this big when you ordered them from the quick service stands! ©Disney Make sure you’re on the lookout for Disney PhotoPass Photographers on your visit to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival to get these awesome Magic Shots, and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. We Explored the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and You Can See It All Here If you’re looking for more Food & Wine Festival news, check out our Best of the Fest list here so you know which items you don’t want to miss! Plus, you can read our top packing tips here — that way you can be a festival pro too. Don’t forget to check out the 4 things you must do before the Food & Wine Festival either! Keep in mind if you’re heading to Disney World soon that park pass reservations are still required, so be sure to book yours before your trip! Click Here to Read the FULL Menus for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to at the Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Magic Shots Have Arrived! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buckle up folks, we’ve got some Disney news to share! EPCOT Between Amazon Prime Day deals and Target Deal Days (both of which have since ended), the start of EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, and other Disney news — it’s been quite the week! If you’re planning a trip to Disney or just need to get caught up on all the latest, we’ve got you covered. 1 — The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is Here! First, we’ve got to talk about the most exciting EPCOT news of the week — the Food & Wine Festival has officially kicked off! We were there on the Festival’s opening day to check out all of the food (of course), the entertainment, the merchandise, and MORE. It’s Here! We checked out the Remy scavenger hunt… Remy! …ate our way through TONS of booths (remember that some don’t open until August)… Swanky Saucy Swine food and drink selections …and shared ALL the photos and details with you about everything the Festival has to offer. Food and Wine Time is Here! Click here to see our page with all of the food booth menus, click here for our page with reviews for ALL the booths, and click here for our picks of the very BEST items to eat and drink while you’re there! Want more? Click here to shop the Festival’s online collection, and click here to see what to pack in your park bag for the Food & Wine Festival! Full spread from The Alps! We’ve got a DFB-exclusive printable for the booths, shirts that will give you Food & Wine vibes, and details about a realistic budget for the Festival! Want more Food & Wine information? Click here for our full page with everything you need to know! 2 — Don’t Lose Your Car Ever Again! Ever park your car in a Disney parking lot and then, at the end of a LOOOONG day in the parks, get stuck walking the parking lot aimlessly searching for your car that you totally lost? Well, consider that a thing of the past! Disney has announced that a car locator feature is being added to its Disney World (My Disney Experience) and Disneyland mobile apps. Don’t Lose Your Car Again! With this feature, you’ll be able to use location technology to find and save your parking details. ©Disney The app feature is set to become available in Disney World this summer and in Disneyland later this year. Click here for ALL the details! 3 — News if You’re Flying to Disney World Thinking of flying to Disney World for your next trip? Well, there are a few things you should know. For starters, one airline no longer fly to Orlando. Hawaiian Airlines has announced that they’re suspending their service between Honolulu and Orlando later this year. ©CNN In other airline news, Orlando International Airport has confirmed the list of 11 airlines that will utilize the airport’s brand NEW terminal. The airlines include Icelandair, JetBlue, and Norse. ©Click Orlando 6 And finally, NEW non-stop flights to Orlando by Spirit Airlines are coming soon. Spirit Airlines Safety Documents These non-stop flights will run from the San Antonio Airport to Orlando International Airport. Click here to see why Disney backed out of the airport train deal! 4 — Multiple Character Meet-and-Greets are BACK If you’re all about meeting those Disney characters, you’ll be thrilled to know that a ton of meet-and-greets are back in the parks! Over the past few days alone, we spotted Goofy in a secret spot in Magic Kingdom, Snow White saying “hello” to guests in Magic Kingdom, changes made to the meet-and-greet for the Evil Stepsisters… Snow White Meeting with Guests …Aladdin and Jasmine meeting guests in Adventureland… Stop By and Say Hi! …and Peter Pan running around the park too! Peter Pan in Adventureland And over in Hollywood Studios, Darth Vader and Chewbacca returned to Star Wars Launch Bay EARLY! Eeekkk So, if you’re a big fan of Disney characters and have missed those meet-and-greets over the past few years, you have a lot to look forward to during your next trip! Click here to see what 3 character dining options are coming back to Disney World soon! 5 — Halloween Scavenger Hunt! And finally, if you’re a fan of Halloween and scavenger hunts, the ultimate activity for you is coming to EPCOT this fall! Disney has announced that a Halloween scavenger hunt — Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit — will be coming to EPCOT from September 29th-October 31st! Baymax Pumpkin from Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit in Disneyland Resort We’ve seen a scavenger hunt by the same name in Disneyland and we’re excited to see what Disney World’s version will look like! Click here to learn more about this activity! Of course, other news was also shared this week. Check out those stories by clicking the links below: Disney has shared some DYNAMITE news for BTS fans! You can get a FREE 50th Anniversary bag in Disney World The Polite Pig has a new side dish More details have been shared about the Splash Mountain retheme New details have been released about the TRON coaster TRON Disney World’s Cheshire Cat Tail is missing and we tried its replacement Will Infinity Conez from Thor: Love and Thunder become a REAL Disney restaurant?! It might! And that’s it for this week’s Disney news! Stay tuned for more updates. 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 news from this week surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Updates You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney Vacation 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. EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion is home to tequila tasting, a restaurant, a ride, air conditioning (important in the summer), and lots of unique shopping opportunities! Mexico Pavilion We’ve seen colorful pairs of Mexico Minnie Ears, glassware, and more, and now three pieces of glassware have arrived online! Now on shopDisney, you can grab the Mexico Stemmed Glass meant for your next margarita! There’s no need to head to EPCOT to pick up this unique souvenir. Margarita Glass This glass features a striped Mickey icon and a floral design inspired by the Mexico Pavilion. It has a contrasting blue rim and base and you can grab it for $19.99! Get the Mexico Stemmed Glass here! There’s also a Mexico Floral Glass Pitcher with the same Mexico-inspired design. This glass pitcher measures approximately 8 inches tall by 7 inches wide and it holds around 50 ounces. Pitcher You can get the pitcher for $34.99! Order the Mickey Mouse Icon World Showcase Mexico Pitcher here! And finally, the Mexico Floral Glass Tumbler is a tumbler glass with a blue upper rim and a striped Mickey. It holds about 12 ounces of liquids. Rocks glass You can order it now for $14.99! Click here to order the Mexico Floral Glass Tumbler! You can head to shopDisney now to grab one (or all three!) of these glasses, and best of all — right now you can get 20% off your order from now until July 17th with code DISNEYPAL! If your order totals over $75, this code also gets you free shipping. ©Disney Don’t wait until after this limited-time sale to place your order! Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out Disney’s Friends & Family savings event 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. Are you going to order any of these glasses? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Souvenirs from a Popular EPCOT Spot Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting a LOT of new additions to Disney World soon! Disney’s BoardWalk EPCOT is in the middle of a massive transformation that will add new buildings and the Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction. Toy Story Land is currently under construction for a new gift shop, as well as a new restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ. A while back, Disney announced that changes would be coming to the BoardWalk as well, and now, we’ve got more information about a NEW restaurant! Disney announced on Twitter that BoardWalk Deli, a Northeastern-style deli with a brand-new menu will be opening THIS summer! The new restaurant will serve fresh deli sandwiches, freshly baked bread, and a selection of bakery items. Disney had revealed previously that a sandwich shop would replace BoardWalk Bakery, and now the Disney World website confirms that BoardWalk Deli will be taking over that spot. It will open later this summer to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it will serve options like an overstuffed warm pastrami Reuben and hand-piped cannolis. BoardWalk Bakery However, as we mentioned above, the addition of BoardWalk Deli isn’t the only change coming to this resort. The lobby of the BoardWalk Inn, as well as the rooms, will be getting some updates. These updates will include a new coffee bar in the lobby! On top of that, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will be joining the list of restaurants here as well. BoardWalk Inn Lobby We can’t wait to check out this new restaurant when it opens, and we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more information and any construction progress. Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates. Click Here for a List of Changes Announced for Disney’s BoardWalk! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this new restaurant in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: New Deli Opening This Summer at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! 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. Parents who are Disney fans often time pass down the love of Disney to their kids! It’s an Orange Bird Little Golden Book! We love seeing new Disney Happy Meal Toys that get released, or stuffed animals that are just too adorable to resist. A popular item among Disney parents are the Disney Little Golden Books you can find online most of the time, but in the parks every now and then too. We decided to make a list to help parents out, so here are the 8 Best Disney Little Golden Books you can get online right now! Share your love of Orange Bird with your kiddo with The Orange Bird Little Golden Book for $5.99! The Orange Bird Little Golden Book Get to know this sweet bird in this 24-page Little Golden Book. You can also get it on Kindle for the same price! Buy The Orange Bird Little Golden Book here! While the Haunted Mansion ride in the parks isn’t necessarily scary for adults, it can frighten some kids! Before your trip, introduce your child to the story and the ride with The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book! ©Amazon You can get the hardcover version for $4.99 or the Kindle edition for $5.99. If your kid enjoys spooky stories, they’ll love this book! Buy The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book here! Got a kiddo who LOVES Christmas? Read them Walt Disney’s Santa’s Toy Shop Little Golden Book any time of the year! ©Amazon This book is inspired by the 1932 Walt Disney Silly Symphony animated short. The Little Golden Book version was originally released in 1950, and rereleased in 2015. In this story, Mrs. Claus gives Santa an idea on how to play with all the wonderful toys he and the elves have made when he originally feels he’s too busy to do so. Get the hardcover for $4.79 or the Kindle edition for $4.99! Grab the Walt Disney’s Santa’s Toy Shop Little Golden Book right here! Looking for another Christmas book? We suggest the Santa Stops at Disneyland Little Golden Book for $5.74 as a Hardcover and $5.99 on your Kindle. ©Amazon This brand new Little Golden Book is currently available for pre-order and will be released on September 6th. The story follows Santa as he travels around Disneyland before delivering toys for the night. Grab it now so you can gift it to someone for Christmas! Pre-Order the Santa Stops at Disneyland Little Golden Book here! Can’t get to Disney but want to bring some magic into your home? Read Mickey’s Walt Disney World Adventure Little Golden Book as a bedtime story! ©Amazon This book is originally from 1997 for Disney World’s 25th Anniversary and was reprinted this year to update the book to include the park’s current attractions. Follow Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and their friends on a day in Magic Kingdom for $5.99! Grab Mickey’s Walt Disney World Adventure Little Golden Book now! If you want a story all about “it’s a small world,” look no further than the It’s A Small World Little Golden Book for $3.99 in the hardcover edition, and $5.99 on your Kindle. ©Amazon The attraction celebrated its 55th Anniversary in 2021 and released this Little Golden Book to celebrate. The book takes readers through the attraction in a way they’ve never seen before! Buy the It’s A Small World Little Golden Book here! If you and your family are bigger fans of Space Mountain, go on an epic adventure with the Space Mountain Little Golden Book! Available in Hardcover for $3.99 and a Kindle edition for $5.99. ©Disney You can fly through space, swerve around asteroids, and discover the universe in this Little Golden Book. It’s a fun story for the whole family! Purchase the Space Mountain Little Golden Book right here! Lastly, who loves Jungle Cruise? We know we do! That’s why we love the Jungle Cruise Little Golden Book! ©Amazon This book takes readers through the Jungle Cruise attraction — bonus points if you make puns like the skippers do! Grab it today as a Hardcover for $4.29 or on your Kindle for $5.99. Buy the Jungle Cruise Little Golden Book here! And there you have it! If you’re looking for other deals to grab on Amazon while you’re online shopping, we found a ton of deals for Prime Day shopping (so you can bet we’ll have a ton for next year too!) and we’ve also made a list of the best Loungefly bags you find right now. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! We go to Disney every day, and here are the Amazon items you NEED in your park bag! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which book is your favorite and will you be adding to your collection? Let us know below! The post The 8 Best Disney Little Golden Books You Can Get Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has become very successful in the streaming world over the past few years. ©Disney Disney+ is gaining more and more subscribers, and is creating a ton of new content. Disney also owns ESPN+ the majority of Hulu, which you can get all together in one convenient streaming bundle if you want. But now, the price of one Disney streaming service is about to go up. ESPN+ is raising its subscription fee by $3 each month, according to Variety. Beginning on August 23rd, the price of an ESPN+ subscription will go up to $9.99 per month. Right now, the service is $6.99 per month. ©ESPN The cost of annual subscriptions is also going up from $69.99 to $99.99. Subscribers to the service are supposed to be notified officially next week. A few of the shows updated weekly on ESPN+ ©ESPN+ The one thing not going up in price? The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+ as well as Disney+ and Hulu. ©Disney+ Bundle The last time ESPN+ raised prices was in the summer of 2021, when they brought the price up from $5.99 to $6.99. ©Disney This is not the only big change in the streaming world in recent months. Netflix has said they will launch an ad-supported tier of its service, as will Disney+. Netflix is also cracking down on password sharing with fees. ©Netflix Back in May, Disney’s direct to consumer offerings (which include Hulu and ESPN+) had over 205 million subscribers. Disney’s subscriber numbers keep increasing and are predicted to catch up with Netflix in the coming years. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Should I Cancel Cable and Get Hulu + Live TV Instead? The PROS and CONS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will this make you cancel your ESPN+ subscription? Tell us in the comments! The post ESPN+ Is Getting a Major Price INCREASE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s been a lot of news surrounding travel this year. Travel has been in the news a lot lately Many individuals are choosing to travel, whether that be hitting the road or taking to the skies, even in light of lots of delays and flight cancellations, as well as higher prices overall as inflation increases in the United States. With all that going on, many people are still choosing to travel. But how do you pick which airline to use? Each year, AirlineRatings.com produces a list of the world’s best airlines, and this year’s results are in. Let’s see which airlines made it! AirlineRatings.com has several criteria for determining which each airline is the best, and the choices are measured by judges around the world. These criteria include safety, product ratings, passenger reviews, the age of the fleet, profitability, and the airline’s commitment to the environment. There are multiple categories that each airline could win (best cabin crew, best inflight entertainment, and best first class), but there’s only one overall winner. And this year’s winner is…Qatar Airways! ©Qatar Airways via Airlineratings.com Qatar Airways was ranked number one “because of its cabin innovation, passenger service, and its commitment to continue to operate throughout the COVID pandemic.” In order to place in the top 20, airlines must meet the standards for a seven-star safety rating as well as be industry leaders and innovators of passenger comfort. Other airlines in the top 20 include Air New Zealand at the number 2 spot, as well as Virgin Atlantic, JetBlue, and Emirates. Passenger comfort is considered when choosing the best airlines So what other airlines made the list? Let’s take a look at all 20: Qatar Airways Air New Zealand Etihad Airways Korean Air Singapore Airlines Qantas Virgin Australia EVA Air Turkish Airlines All Nippon Airways Cathay Pacific Airways Virgin Atlantic Japan Air Lines JetBlue Finnair Emirates Hawaiian Air France/KLM Alaska Airlines British Airways Hawaiian Airlines, ranked at number 16 on this list, recently announced that it would be stopping service from Honolulu to Orlando due to staffing shortages. And JetBlue, ranked at number 14 on this list, has been in the news recently as the airline is trying to acquire Spirit Airlines, disrupting a deal that the budget airline had already made with Frontier. JetBlue is one of the many airlines that have canceled a lot of flights this summer. ©CNN Orlando International Airport (MCO) is opening a third terminal later this year, with JetBlue set to be one of the airlines servicing it. The new terminal features lots of new technology, restaurants, and shopping and is currently scheduled to open in September. Orlando International Airport Despite thousands of flights being canceled and delayed, some airlines are adding routes! Several new routes have come to Orlando International Airport, like this Breeze Airways nonstop flight from Charleston to Orlando. We’re keeping an eye on the travel situation, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest travel news and updates! Click here to see which airlines YOU prefer to use when traveling to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did your preferred airline make the list? Let us know in the comments! The post See Which Airline Is the BEST in the World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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You may not know that the way Disneyland Resort operates is different from how Disney World works! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Unlike Disney World, which has historically had its own county government in the form of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (which is complicated right now), Disneyland Resort is located in the City of Anaheim in California and subject to the city’s government, which prevents them from having the ability to self-govern. Now a new tax ordinance is being proposed by the city and it could impact Disneyland ticket prices in the future. According to a proposed ordinance by the Anaheim City Council, they are currently considering an admissions tax that would require attendees to pay more on admission to venues in the city that can accommodate 15,000 or more people. This 2% tax would impact entertainment and sporting events, and it could affect guests visiting Disneyland Resort. Disney California Adventure This ordinance will be discussed at the next Anaheim City Council meeting on July 19th, 2022, and if approved, Anaheim residents will be able to vote on it this November. This could also affect sporting events at Angel Stadium. Disneyland Right now, ticket prices for Disneyland vary depending on the number of days you’re visiting, with 1-day tickets beginning at $104. If you want a Park Hopper ticket, you’re looking at an additional $60 per ticket. ©Disney Ticket prices vary depending on the date and time of year, so you often see prices higher than $104. During a peak visiting time like summer, tickets range from $104 all the way to $164. With a 2% tax on admission, you’d be looking at an additional $2 on a $104 ticket, or an extra $4 on a $164 ticket. ©Disney It doesn’t seem like a huge impact on ticket prices but when every penny counts that extra $4 per ticket can make a difference! We’ll be watching this developing situation closely, so stay tuned for more news and details. Keep following DFB for all your Disney World and Disneyland news! Check out the 10 new treats coming to Disneyland soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this proposed tax ordinance? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Your Disneyland Ticket Could Cost MORE Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article