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There are NEW Disney experiences you’ve never EVER seen before, and we’re about to take you into one of them. The Stage in the Grand Hall The Disney Wish — Disney’s newest cruise ship — is just weeks away from its maiden voyage, but we got the chance to step aboard and explore the entire ship during a media preview. While there are some spaces in the Wish that you might recognize from other ships, there are also many spots that are brand new. We’re about to take you into one of those right now! A Star Wars Lounge, a Marvel dining experience, and a Frozen dinner show — the Disney Wish truly has it all! One of the brand NEW event/entertainment spaces on the Wish is a spot called “Luna.” You’ll find Luna over on Deck 4, with a balcony on Deck 5. Disney Wish Deck Plans ©Disney As you might have guessed from the name, Luna is themed to the Disney and Pixar short La Luna. La Luna ©Disney | Pixar Look carefully and you’ll spot a “celestial design” incorporated into this entertainment spot, details from the short, and perhaps even a few characters! Luna! So just what is Luna? Well, it’s an entertainment spot that transforms from daytime to nighttime. During the day, it’ll be a setting that’s perfect for family fun! There will be all kinds of things for families to do together here during the day, so you’ll want to check that Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to see just what kinds of activities they’re offering during your trip. Ground Floor of Luna But at night, this spot will transform into an elegant spot for adult-exclusive entertainment. There will be live shows, a full-service bar, and more for the older crowd to enjoy once the sun sets. Ground floor seating The space has a two-story LED screen wall, making it PERFECT for shows and special events. It’ll especially come into play with the interactive game only guests on the Wish can play — “Disney Uncharted Adventure.” The live grand finale for the game will be held in this space and it’s something that fans won’t want to miss. That’s a big screen! There will also be different themed nights here, like a Villains Game Night, where guests will have to try to answer Disney trivia questions “amid the jeers and sneers of nefarious Disney foes, including Cruella de Vil, Gaston, Hades, Maleficent, and more, who will join on screen.” Luna In another experience called the “Disney Songbook” you’ll get the chance to belt out some Disney tunes for a LIVE camera crew. And yes, you guessed it, your performance will be projected onto the BIG SCREEN. Get ready for that STAR moment! View of the screen from the balcony As you can see, there’s pretty spacious seating in this spot, including some balcony seating that’s a bit more intimate (including some semi-private booths), and seating with little tables on the “ground” floor. Seating In terms of drinks, as we mentioned above, Luna has a full-service bar. Here’s a peek at the menu! There’s a selection of beers on tap, cocktails, mead, wine, pub grub, and even dessert. Luna Menu There are a variety of beers on tap, along with beer specials like buy 5 get 1 free. There are three cocktails to choose from, mead, wines by the glass, and specialty beers too. Beers Pub grub includes some of your basic bar food, such as Buffalo Wings, a German pretzel, Fish and Chips, and even plant-based Chicken Tenders, among a few other options! For dessert, get the Sherry Trifle or Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding. Food Throughout Luna there are pieces of decor that reference La Luna, like this selection of artwork… Luna artwork …and even the ceiling features constellations! The CEILING! And that’s a look at Luna! It’s a multi-use space that could be a great spot for families, adults, and everyone in between. Looking to learn more about the Disney Wish? Click here to see a sneak peek of the restaurants on the Disney Wish, click here to get a first look at the new merchandise coming to the Wish, and click here to get a look at the shows coming to the Wish! The Disney Wish We’ll be on the Wish and sharing ALL of the details about our experiences with you, so be sure to check back with us for everything you need to know! Click here to see everything that’s included in your Disney Cruise What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe 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. Recently, we were invited by Disney Cruise Line to attend their media sailing on the Disney Wish. 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 What do you think of the Luna spot? Tell us in the comments! 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Listen up, Disney Wish cruisers. It’s time for a … (and please be sure to read this next part in Mirabel from Encanto’s voice) … adult area round-up! While the Disney Wish was purpose-designed with families in mind, there are more spaces than ever before for adults to relax and recharge at sea. With unique areas reserved […]View the full article

If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, you might have collected some special AP merchandise over the years! Very sparkly! Not long ago, Disney released a sparkly Annual Passholder magnet starring Mickey and Minnie, and now there’s a chance to get a NEW Annual Passholder magnet — with this one featuring none other than Orange Bird! We arrived at Disney Springs today ready to get our magnet (and enjoy some new Flavors of Florida eats!). The Orange Bird Annual Passholder Magnet will be available from July 5th to August 5th, and it’s available via a virtual queue. You can join the queue in the My Disney Experience app or by scanning the QR code available on signs throughout Disney Springs. Magnet time! In the My Disney Experience app, all you have to do is scroll down the main screen to the Virtual Queue section. It says Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, but you can click Join Virtual Queue and select Disney Springs on the next screen. ©Disney When you choose Disney Springs, you can join the Annual Passholder Magnet Virtual Queue! You must be within 45 miles of Disney World to join the queue. ©Disney We were in! We were given an estimated wait of 130 minutes. ©Disney When it’s your time to get your magnet, the My Disney Experience app sends you a notification, and you’re then given a QR code (to be scanned by Cast Members) and a time deadline. We entered the virtual queue around 9:30AM, and we were called back at 10:18AM. That means we had an hour to get in line for our magnet! ©Disney When you get called, you can get in a physical line at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, although the queue extended all the way to Days of Christmas during our visit. It’s time to get our magnet! Part of the line was in the shade… Line at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories …but another portion of the line was in bright sunlight, so keep that in mind. It might be a good idea to grab a cold drink before getting in line! Getting closer Before entering Wonderful World of Memories, you can choose to have the Cast Member scan the QR code in the app, your MagicBand, or your Annual Pass card. You then wait in another brief line to enter the store, and once you’re inside you must show both your photo ID and your Annual Pass card to get your magnet. Then you can grab your complimentary Orange Bird Magnet, magnet info pamphlet, and the Orange Bird Scavenger Hunt (if you want it!). Woohoo! The Orange Bird Magnet has Orange Bird bright and center on a blue background. You can actually remove the white parts next to Orange Bird (if you want). SO CUTE The pamphlet gives you instructions to “bring your magnet to life” by either visiting a website (passholdermagnets.com) or by scanning the QR code in the pamphlet. Through augmented reality, you can use reality lenses and effects to animate your Orange Bird Magnet! Bring your magnet to life! The Orange Bird Scavenger Hunt is free and just for fun! If you want a little challenge, try and find Orange Bird at 10 different locations around Disney Springs. Orange Bird Scavenger Hunt If you’re looking for other Annual Passholder-exclusive activities around Disney Springs, you’re in luck! From July 5th through August 5th, you can visit The Ganachery for Orange Bird Chocolate Squares, exclusive merchandise at Marketplace Co-Op, special props at Disney PhotoPass Studios, and a Passholder-exclusive drink at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. ©Disney And while you’re wandering around Disney Springs on an epic quest for Orange Birds, you can try a variety of yummy Flavors of Florida menu items around for a limited time! Citrus Dream Donut from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, you have until August 5th to pick up your very own Orange Bird Magnet! Keep following along with us as we eat our way around Flavors of Florida in Disney Springs! Read more about the 5 Annual Passholder exclusives 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. Are you planning to get your Orange Bird Magnet? 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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. We got a taste of the holiday spirit (literally), thanks to the treats from Halfway to Holidays, and the news that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party would return to Disney World. Christmas Decor on Main Street, U.S.A. And, to keep that holiday spirit going, you can grab a unique ornament from the parks. We’ve seen ornaments themed after attractions, shows, and even hotels! But, if you’re not visiting Disney World anytime soon, don’t worry. You don’t have to be in Disney World to grab some ornaments! A ton of new ornaments just released on shopDisney, making it even easier to add some Disney magic to your tree this year! We found ornaments like the Buzz Lightyear and Sox Ornament, which is perfect for any Lightyear fan! It features Buzz and Sox (of course), and it lights up via a button on the bottom! ©Disney The ornament is also freestanding, so you can showcase it on a shelf or in a display! You can grab this ornament now for $22.99. Get the Buzz Lightyear and Sox Ornament Here For a more classic touch of Disney, check out the Mickey Mouse and Friends Glass Ornament! The pals are encased in a glass dome (which is shaped like a Mickey head, obviously), and features the crew sledding! ©Disney It also comes with a velvet bow topper. Grab this ornament now for $29.99. Get the Mickey Mouse and Friends Glass Ornament Here There are also sets, like The Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament Set and Tree Topper! The lacquered ornaments feature Jack Skellington on one side, and various characters from the movie on the other, like Oogie Boogie, Santa Claus, and Sally. ©Disney The tree topper also showcases Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws! This set is available now for $49.99. Get the Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament Set and Tree Topper Here We’ll end with our favorite blue alien, Stitch! The Stitch Ornament features Stitch flying his Speeder, which is decorated in holiday lights (which don’t actually light up). ©Disney He also has reindeer antlers on, which is super adorable. You can grab one now for $22.99. Get the Stitch Ornament Here Those are only some of the ornaments you can find on shopDisney, so head over to check out the rest. See the Rest of the NEW Disney Ornaments HERE! For more shopDisney merchandise, check out the list of all the Starbucks mugs you can grab online right now. Or, check out all of the 50th anniversary merchandise you can grab. 50th Anniversary Merchandise And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out the 6 LEAST Expensive Disney World Souvenirs You Can Buy Online NOW Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Disney ornaments? Let us know in the comments! The post 15 New Disney Ornaments Are Now ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve recently seen a ton of Disney park merchandise drop online, making it even easier to grab an item or two. Plush Display at Disney World We’re talking about popular Disney World items like the 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler, Dooney & Bourke bags, and the Main Street Electrical Parade collection. We love the accessibility shopDisney brings, as you no longer need to be near Disney World to grab some of the fun items we see around the parks. And, speaking of, a snuggly collection we’ve seen around Disney World has finally made its way to shopDisney! Disney has their own collection of weighted plushes, and they’ve been a big hit! So, check out the 2 new plushes over at shopDisney! The first plush features our favorite, not-so-scary monster — Sulley! The Sulley Weighted Plush features his same blue coloring with purple spots, along with his horns! ©Disney His body, arms, and legs are weighted, and you can grab him now for $39.99. Get the Sulley Weighted Plush Here You can also grab the Lotso Weighted Plush! This snuggly, adorable villain looks pretty similar to his normal form, considering that he’s usually a stuffed bear. ©Disney His body, arms, and legs are also weighted, and he’s $29.99 ($10 cheaper than Sulley). Get the Lotso Weighted Plush Here Those are the new weighted plushes you can find over on shopDisney! For more shopDisney finds, check out the list of all the Starbucks mugs you can grab online right now. Or, check out all of the 50th anniversary merchandise you can grab. 50th Anniversary Merchandise And, as always stay tuned to DFB for the latest. Check Out ALL of the Minnie Ears You Can Grab Online RIGHT NOW Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever bought a weighted plush? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! New Weighted Disney Plushes Just Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A menu overhaul at one restaurant, new treats, and a MISSING fan-favorite cocktail? Disney’s Hollywood Studios has definitely been busy over the last few days, so you might have missed a LOT of news from this park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Don’t worry — we’re here to help! We’re in the Disney World parks every single day, so we’ve got all the latest updates to share with you. And just a fair warning before you keep reading: fans of the famous Fuzzy Tauntaun drink might be DEVASTATED by one of these updates. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Updates Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Mama Melrose’s got a LOT of new menu items recently, so you might want to re-visit this spot if you’re a fan of classic Italian food. We tried several of the new dishes, including the Fried Fresh Mozzarella, the Grilled Bone-in Pork Chop, Mama’s Italian Pasta with Chicken, the Lasagna with Meat and Mushrooms, the Blueberry Frangipane Tart, and the Colors of Italy Cheesecake. New entrees Some stand-outs for us were the Italian Pasta, the Lasagna, and the Cheesecake! That Lasagna was the daily special, but our server told us it might be added permanently to the menu soon. Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of the new menu items at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. Oga’s Cantina This is the really bad news that we warned you about. We’re sorry to report that the Fuzzy Tauntaun cocktail has gone missing from the menu at Oga’s Cantina. We’ve been worried that this might happen for a while now, ever since it disappeared from the menu at Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland. On June 30th, a Cast Member in Hollywood Studios confirmed that the Fuzzy Tauntaun is no longer available in Disney World either. Fuzzy Tauntaun If you’re not familiar with it, this drink is made with Cîroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply® Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, and “Buzz Button Tingling” Foam. That foam actually makes your mouth go numb while drinking the cocktail, and that novelty has made this a fan-favorite choice for many. Oga’s Cantina Menu The Cast Member we spoke to said that the drink “might return” at some point, but they don’t know when that could be. Apparently, supply chain issues with one of the ingredients have made it impossible to keep the drink on the menu for now. Click here to learn more about the missing Fuzzy Tauntaun in Disney World. Rosie’s All-American Cafe At Rosie’s All-American Café, we tried a new 4th of July treat — the Apple Pie Cupcake. It was a yellow cupcake filled with apple pie filling, topped with salted caramel buttercream, cinnamon streusel, and red, white, and blue-sprinkled Mickey ears. Apple Pie Cupcake This cupcake wasn’t bad by any means, but there wasn’t a ton of flavor in the filling, so we were a little bit disappointed. It was only available through July 4th, but it could return next year for the holiday! It cost $5.79. Read our full review of the Apple Pie Cupcake here. ABC Commissary Another 4th of July treat could be found at the ABC Commissary — the Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar. This treat was simply layers of frangipane with raspberry jam in between, for $5.99. Red White and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar Unfortunately, this limited-time treat was another miss for us. The flavor of frangipane is a little bit unique, and our reporter didn’t love it. It was also only available through the 4th, but be on the lookout for it next year if it sounds good to you! Read our full review of the Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar here. Woody’s Lunch Box It turns out that the cheapest holiday treat we tried was also the most delicious! The 4th of July Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box for $4.29 was a twist on one of our favorite treats in this park. It’s a flaky pastry filled with cherry pie filling and topped with vanilla fondant and star sprinkles. 4th of July Lunch Box Tart We thought the pasty was light and perfect, the cherry pie filling tasted like fresh fruit, and the fondant brought a good amount of sweetness. This one was also only available through the 4th, but we’ll be back next year if it returns! Read our full review of the 4th of July Lunch Box Tart here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Updates As far as construction updates go, the MagicBand+ screen in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is still covered by hedges. This screen will be part of the Bounty Hunting experience that’s coming with the new MagicBand+ program. MagicBand+ screen in hiding Disney hasn’t officially started MagicBand+, but they did accidentally release a few of the updated bands several weeks ago, and we got to try one out! The full system will launch sometime this year. See everything PLUS about MagicBand+ here. We also noticed a small construction update right at the entrance to Hollywood Studios, along Hollywood Boulevard. Construction There’s a temporary curb installed in front of the Mickey’s of Hollywood gift shop. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Tatooine Traders At Tatooine Traders, we found a new Baby Yoda t-shirt that says “don’t play with your food” and shows the adorable Grogu using the Force to do exactly that. It’s available for $19.99. It’s so adorable We also found a couple of Millennium Falcon shirts, including one that says “Let’s Take a Trip” with the falcon flying past the words. It’s $24.99. Let’s Take a Trip! Another Falcon top is this blue tie-dye tank, which shows the Falcon as you may have never seen it before — as a cake! The shirt says “Cheat Day” and costs $36.99. Cheat Day And finally, we found this big Sleeping Grogu stuffed animal, which matches several of the other sleeping Disney character plushes we’ve seen around Disney World. So sleepy You can buy it for $39.99. Black Spire Outpost At Black Spire Outpost, we found the perfect cup for your blue or green milk! New Cup It has a Bantha on the front and costs $9.99. Frozen Fractal Gifts For the kids, there’s a Disney Princess activity book in Frozen Fractal Gifts. Activity book Inside are princess-themed coloring pages, some colored pencils, and other activities. It costs $19.99. Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities The popular Ahsoka Tano Legacy Lightsaber is BACK in Galaxy’s Edge, and you can find it at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities for $400. Ahsoka Tano Legacy Lightsaber And we also spotted this nifty belt, which is made from a leather-like material and has some beads hanging off of it. Belt It’s available for $69.99. Keystone Clothiers A few new Star Wars shirts were at Keystone Clothiers, including a two-toned Lightsaber shirt that says “May the Force Be With You Always” and costs $36.99. Lightsaber shirt There was a kids’ striped shirt with crossed lightsabers at the bottom for $29.99. Youth Star Wars shirt And we found another top that said “The force will be with you always; it binds the galaxy together.” New Star Wars Shirt This one costs $36.99. All of these tops were part of the Heroes and Villains Star Wars collection. Celebrity 5 & 10 A new 50th Anniversary souvenir has arrived at Celebrity 5 & 10 as part of the Vault Collection. It’s an Orange Bird Ceramic Cup! The cup has Orange Bird on the front… Orange Bird! …and Disney World’s 50th Anniversary logo on the back. Cute cup It’s available for $14.99. Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood had a new denim jacket that’s decorated with decals inspired by the Disney x Pixar movie Soul. Soul Jacket You can get it for $69.99. Once Upon a Time And we found a new Mr. Incredible t-shirt at Once Upon a Time that says “Keep It 100.” Mr. Incredible shirt You can get the tee for $24.99. Disney’s Hollywood Studios And that’s everything new at Hollywood Studios since our last visit! If you’re looking for more news from Disney World, check out 9 BIG updates you missed from last week, and be sure to take a look at the MENUS for EPCOT’s 2022 Food & Wine Festival, which will begin in just a couple of weeks. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World. Click here to find out what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World park is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Mama Melrose's Sees BIG Menu Changes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to the ride-hype at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’ve heard it all. Overrated. Underrated. The best rides EVER. Tower or Terror The worst rides in HISTORY. But TODAY we’re gonna set the record straight and RANK these rides fair and square – here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about Ranking EVERY SINGLE Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Hollywood Studios attraction? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: Ranking EVERY SINGLE Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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. Can you ever have enough Mickey merchandise? Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Pirates of the Caribbean Collection! The answer is no (at least, for us it is!), and it’s a good thing, because Disney has been making some awesome Mickey merchandise lately. Especially with Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, we’ve seen everything from vintage Mickey to glamorous Mickey. In honor of the big birthday, Disney World has also been releasing a Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series with collections themed to different rides around Magic Kingdom. And the latest limited-edition collection is now available in Disney World! We found the new Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection themed to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room over in The Emporium in Magic Kingdom! We saw this collection drop online the other day, but now, you can get it in the parks. First up, we have the Enchanted Tiki Room Mickey Plush. Mickey is ready for the summer! He’s wearing a colorful tropical shirt that has references to the classic Magic Kingdom attraction. What can you spot from the attraction? Mickey also has some fun details on his hat! Mickey, there’s a bird in your hat! And, there’s a 50th Anniversary on the back of Mickey’s ear to remind you of the celebration. This is the 5th installment of the collection As of this writing, you can still get this plush online! It is $34.99 both in stores and on shopDisney. The Tiki Room Mickey Plush is available online here! Next, you can also get the Enchanted Tiki Room Mickey Pin in The Emporium! Just like the plush! Mickey is sporting the same look as the plush and is $29.99. And, you can actually get him online for a cheaper price — he’s only $24.99 on shopDisney! Click here to get the Tiki Room Mickey Pin online! Finally, we found the Enchanted Tiki Room Collectible Key. This item is actually sold out online, so the parks is probably your only chance to grab it! Get it for $29.99. This is a super fun key! There are also some items online that we haven’t spotted in Disney World yet, like the Enchanted Tiki Room Ears! ©Disney As of this writing, you can still get the ears online for $34.99. Want to new Tiki Room Ears? Grab them here before they sell out! The Enchanted Tiki Room Loungefly Backpack is also online, but it’s currently on backorder. However, you can still order it! It will be shipped on or around July 27th. ©Disney The Loungfly Backpack is $85. Click here to grab the Loungefly backpack! Once these items sell out online, they’re usually gone for good, but you still can find them in the parks if they’re available! We just wouldn’t hesitate to grab what you want, otherwise they might end up selling out! If you’re not the biggest fan of this collection but still want something from the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise series, you can check out the “it’s a small world” collection that already released, or get ready for one of the upcoming series, like the ones themed to Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Haunted Mansion, among others. “it’s a small world” plush Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World merchandise news and updates! Disney World’s Most Cringe-Worthy Souvenirs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new collection? Tell us in the comments! The post A New Enchanted Tiki Room Collection Just Dropped in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are SO many dining options in EPCOT, it’s honestly challenging to keep track of them all. EPCOT You’ll find at least one dining spot in each of the World Showcase countries, many with authentic cuisine and unique snacks. Besides those, you’ve got places like the newly-opened Space 220 or Connections Eatery in the front of the park, which are great options for a stop between all those rides. Recently, one EPCOT spot got a bit of a menu update, and we stopped by to try it out and share our thoughts! Over in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT, you’ll find one of our favorite restaurants here at DFB — Garden Grill! This character meal is one-of-a-kind for multiple reasons, and the entire vibe of the place still has a lot of that 80s EPCOT charm. Garden Grill The restaurant is located on the upper floor of the pavilion (directly above Soarin’ and Living with the Land), right near the escalators. It’s pretty low-key from the outside, but the inside offers some really unique views that you won’t find elsewhere. Atmosphere What do we mean? Well, this restaurant ROTATES while you dine! Throughout your meal, you’ll move slowly through different scenes of Living with the Land (the dining area overlooks the attraction) while you munch on fresh eats from down below. That’s right — Garden Grill even uses some of the produce that’s grown in the Living with the Land greenhouses. How neat is that?! Garden Grill setup The seating is a mix of tables and chairs with booths. Those sitting closer to the outside of the circular restaurant will definitely end up with a better view of the ride scenes, but the character interactions will be fair game for all tables. And speaking of characters, you can meet some big Disney favorites here! This is the one character meal where you’ll currently find Chip and Dale, and one of the few places where you can get up close with them in the parks. Hey Chip! Pluto is here as well, ready to wag his tail and pose for the camera! The cutest dog ever! However, the real highlight of the meal is Farmer Mickey! Our best pal Mickey Mouse is dressed up in his overalls and plaid shirt, and it honestly couldn’t be cuter. Farmer Mickey is absolutely precious. And since character operations have returned to normal, guests are welcome to get hugs, autographs, and selfies with all these friendly Disney icons! Menu Let’s talk about our favorite part of any meal — the FOOD! The menu at Garden Grill is served family-style, and the reason we stopped by recently is that there were some switch-ups with the entrees. Formerly, this meal came with All-Natural Sliced Turkey Breast with Turkey Gravy, but that has now been swapped with Barbecue-roasted Chicken. Alongside your chicken, you’ll be served a Harvest-Inspired Salad, Grilled Beef with Chimichurri, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, seasonal vegetables, Southern-Style Spoon Bread, and Berry Short Cake. ©Disney The meal is $55 for adults and $36 for children ages 3-9. It comes with basic beverages, but there are some specialty drinks on the menu that you can purchase for an additional cost, like the EARidescent Sip-A-Bration or the Specialty Character Drink. ©Disney And for the grownups, Garden Grill has a selection of wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages to choose from. ©Disney But does the menu taste as good as it sounds? Let’s dig in! Eats Like most family-style meals, we started out with a bread service! The bread option at Garden Grill is a white dinner roll served with whipped butter. Basic, simple, and generally a crowd-pleaser. The bread service is pretty basic. Even though most people would enjoy this option for bread, we do wish that there had been a bit more depth of flavor. Even having a flavored butter (with fruit or honey) would’ve enhanced this bread service. As it stands, it’s very similar to the basic dinner rolls you buy at the grocery store. Nothing particularly special. Simple, but effective. Next up, we got the Harvest-Inspired Garden Salad. After walking in the Florida heat, this chilled salad was the absolute perfect start to our meal. It’s a spring mix of lettuce topped with a mixture of olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes, as well as a vinaigrette dressing. Our server even let us know that some of the ingredients were grown right here at EPCOT! We were BIG fans of the salad. The spring mix was very crisp and not wilted, and the vinaigrette was a great balance of oil and vinegar, while still maintaining some acidity. It was all very fresh and if you’ve been living off of fried theme park food, this may be the veggie boost you need after a few days of vacation! Can we have more, please? After the salad, we were served the hearty Farmer’s Skillet! Inside this hefty pan, you’ve got Grilled Beef with Chimichurri, macaroni and cheese, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, Southern-Style Spoon Bread, and the NEW Barbecue-roasted Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce. Anyone else feel full just LOOKING at this thing?! That’s a LOT of food. Let’s start with the new barbecue chicken! It’s pretty fatty and it’s served bone-in, so you have to go looking for the actual meat a little bit. However, it was cooked really well (very moist, not dry at all), and we enjoyed the flavor of the barbecue sauce on top. We do wish that there was more barbecue flavor throughout since the sauce is just sitting on top of the chicken. So how does it compare to the turkey that was served prior? Well, if we’re honest, we liked the turkey a bit better. If there were more meat on the bones and the barbecue flavor was prominent throughout, we’d rate this chicken higher, but until then, the turkey still reigns supreme. Barbecue Chicken Now, onto the sides! The potatoes were absolutely spectacular! They have a nice garlic flavor, and you can actually taste the real cream and butter in each spoonful. They’re thick, and they brought us back to memories of homemade Thanksgiving meals with the fam. Even with that garlic taste, we think these would be a hit with picky eaters and kiddos. Mashed Potatoes The seasonal vegetables included two separate components, the first of which was a mix of corn, peas, and roasted red peppers. It went really well with the mashed potatoes and the corn was nice and crisp, but we do wish the mix had come with a bit more seasoning. It reminded us a lot of a frozen veggie mix. The second seasonal veggie is a serving of green beans. These were a significant step up from the veggie blend, seasoned with garlic and cooked in butter. They were incredibly fresh and literally glistening from all that butter — we would honestly be happy little campers with just a plate of these beans. Gotta eat those veggies! The other entree on the plate is the Grilled Beef with Chimichurri. It’s cooked medium-well and has a slight spice to it, but it’s not overwhelming. It’s so tender that we could cut it with our fork, and it practically had a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Definitely delicious! This beef was SOOOO tender. The mac and cheese was pretty basic, especially when compared to other versions on property. It’ll make picky eaters happy, but it’s definitely not the star of the skillet. Not the best mac out there, but still good. And finally, we’ve got the spoon bread. It was light, airy, and SO GOOD with that honey sweetness. It’s pretty thick, but we really enjoyed the texture. Of the items in the skillet, this was probably our favorite! We would eat this by the truckload. Last but not least, let’s discuss dessert! The Berry Shortcake is made with a house-made shortcake, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, all topped with whipped cream. It’s such a simple item, but it’s done incredibly well with fresh ingredients, the right amount of sugar, and a cake that soaked up the berry juices perfectly. She’s a beaut and boy is she yummy. There was a great balance between the tart berries and the sweet cream, so it’s the dream dessert for someone who loves fruity flavors or a good strawberry shortcake. YUM! Nosh or Not? Stop by to say hello to Farmer Mickey if… You’re looking to visit a character meal with some crowd-pleasing food. The options here are simple and straightforward, likely to fit the palettes of most people in your party. You’re a big fan of Living with the Land. If you’re one of those die-hard Living with the Land stans, eating food grown inside the greenhouses while spinning through scenes of the attraction is probably a dream come true. You want a character meal for your EPCOT day. This is currently the only character meal that’s open in EPCOT (until Akershus reopens), so if you want to fill in some time with some special character experiences, this is a great option! Plus, Farmer Mickey…need we say more? Also, this spot doesn’t tend to be too crowded, so you may get more time with the characters depending on the day and time you book. Skip this spot and snack around the World Showcase instead if… You don’t want to spend the big bucks on your meal. Since this is both a character meal and an all-you-care-to-eat option, the prices are higher than your average table service spot. You could eat elsewhere in EPCOT for cheaper. You want to enjoy the festival offerings instead! There are festivals happening in EPCOT nearly year-round at this point, and if you’re only visiting once during a given festival, you may want to skip this “basic” menu in favor of trying some eats from around the World Showcase. You want to try something new. Garden Grill is definitely a crowd-pleaser, with a menu that you could probably cook at home. If you’re hoping to try something that’s outside the box, there are several other table service restaurants in EPCOT that might fit that description a bit better. Overall So should you stop by Garden Grill? Well, let’s just say that this visit continued to cement Garden Grill’s spot on our list of DFB faves. We had some truly yummy and underrated eats during our meal, and the character interactions were precious and fun as always. We do miss the turkey and will be on the lookout for its potential return. But for now, the chicken will do just fine. It still had great flavor and was enjoyable. It just didn’t live up to the turkey that came before it! We highly recommend stopping by if you’ve got the time and budget, but keep in mind that this is both a pricey and long experience. If you’re limited on time or budget during your EPCOT visit, Garden Grill might not be the restaurant for you. Dale at Garden Grill However, if you want some comfort food, a unique view, and a chance to snag some autographs from your favorite Disney characters, then Garden Grill will be perfect. The berry shortcake and the spoon bread were truly the highlights of the meal. Stay tuned to DFB for more restaurant reviews from around Disney World, and all the updates on menu changes and restaurant reopenings that you need to know. We’ve got you covered with the latest! The 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022! — Click 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. Have you ever been to Garden Grill? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Garden Grill in EPCOT the Same Without Its Signature Dish? We Found Out. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s that time again, folks — time to save money on some Disney merchandise! Ready to score some deals? Here at DFB we like to keep a lookout for all of the best Disney deals and discounts, from park tickets to hotel rooms to merchandise. Luckily, we can usually find some pretty big savings! So, let’s check out the BEST Disney deals on Amazon this week! First up, we have this Jim Shore Lion King figurine! It’s 8 inches tall and shows Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, and Zazu stacked on top of each other. ©Amazon This figurine is usually $85, but it’s on sale right now for $53.55! Click here to get The Lion King figurine! Next, we found a great way for your Frozen-loving kiddos to play dress up! This Frozen 2 Dress Up Trunk has the dresses that represent Elsa’s journey throughout the film. ©Amazon It comes with 3 different looks and a bunch of accessories! It’s normally $49.99, but you can get it right now for $24.99. Click here to get the Frozen 2 Dress Up Trunk! Looking for a new shirt to wear to the parks? Check out this Minnie and Mickey tank top! This will definitely help you stay cool in that Florida heat. ©Amazon The tank top is regularly $30, but is on sale for $16! Click here to get the Mickey and Minnie Tank Top! If you want even MORE Minnie Mouse, you can also add on this white Minnie Mouse watch! ©Amazon The watch is usually $49.99, but you can save big right now as it’s on sale for $37.50! Click here to get the Minnie Mouse Watch! There’s also a HUGE Royal Celebration Disney Dollhouse on sale right now! This house is 68 inches tall and features some scenes from different Disney movies. ©Amazon Normally $114.88, you can get the dollhouse right now for $97.65! Click here to get the Royal Celebration Disney Dollhouse! Want to travel in style? This Mickey Mouse hard sided rolling suitcase is perfect. It’s 25 x 16 x 11 inches and has spinner wheels as well as the ability to rest on its side. ©Amazon This suitcase is usually $189.99, but it’s on sale for $153.60! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Suitcase! Finally, we have a little more Mickey! Grab this Mickey Mouse popcorn maker right now for your next movie night to make your viewing experience feel a little more like you’re at the theater. ©Amazon It’s regularly $34.59, and you can get it right now for $28.60! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Popcorn Maker! If you want to check out even more Disney merchandise, you can head on over to shopDisney where we’ve recently seen some new Crocs, a limited-edition Mickey collection, and fun Indiana Jones items. ©Disney Remember, we’re always looking out for the best Disney deals, discounts, and savings. In fact, we round up the best Disney deals on Amazon every week! So, make sure you stay tuned to DFB for more. EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which discounted Disney merchandise are you going to grab from Amazon? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 of the BEST Disney Deals on Amazon Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The NEW Disney Wish cruise ship officially sets sail on its Maiden Voyage on July 14th, 2022, but we’re already bringing you a full look at what to expect on board! The Disney Wish! The debut and christening of the Disney Wish took place in June, we were able to go on an early sailing, get a look inside the rooms, eat tons of food, check out the kids clubs, and explore the entire ship! While there are many new experiences that make the Wish different than Disney’s other ships, one of the most unique things is that the ship features Disney’s first attraction at sea — the AquaMouse! What is this experience like? Is it something you should wait for during your cruise? Join us as we find out! We were invited to attend a media preview of the Disney Wish, and we’ve been taking you around the ENTIRE ship with us. From stateroom tours to a full review of the new Marvel dining experience, we’re sharing all the details. And now we’re tackling the AquaMouse! Never before has there been a “Disney attraction at sea,” so the AquaMouse marks a BIG moment in Disney Cruise Line history! This attraction transports guests into the animated world of Mickey Mouse shorts, kind-of like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. AquaMouse Let’s start at the beginning (a very good place to start!). To locate the AquaMouse, look for the signs for the attraction on the upper decks of the Wish. The AquaMouse You’ll notice a sign in the area that lists the wait time to get on the ride. Like a regular Disney ride, expect there to be at least a little bit of a wait! During our time on the media sailing, the wait stayed at around 20 minutes while the ship was docked at Castaway Cay. But, the ride did go down quite a bit. It started going down somewhat regularly in the afternoon. At one point, we saw the ride reach a 60 minute wait! Wait From what we saw, Disney was running between four to eight 2-person tubes at a time, though you could ride alone if you wanted to. We also noticed that the Cast Members were regularly pulling off tubes to inflate them more so as to prevent them from getting deflated and potentially getting stuck. Of course, that’s just what we experienced on the media sailing. Disney could operate things a bit differently or work out some of those issues prior to the general sailings! Once you’re ready to hop in line, you’ll follow the Mickey steps and wait until it’s your turn! Then it’s time to hop aboard your 2-seater ride vehicle and let the adventure begin! AquaMouse vehicle Just keep in mind that there is a height requirement of 42 inches. Height Requirement The main “story” portion of this ride is told in the lift hill, which is the first area you enter. This space is filled with “virtual portholes.” Basically, you float by these screens so you can catch all the animated scenes. There are around 9 show scenes and there are supposed to be about 60 water nozzles to spray you throughout the ride! During our ride, however, the water effects weren’t fully turned on. We expect that they will be in operation once the ship opens to the general public. ©Disney One of the cartoons you might see is Swiss Meltdown, which is about Mickey and friends trying to keep Pete (who acts as the sun) from melting their winter wonderland. In this story, Mickey and Minnie want to take you on a port adventure to go sledding down the Matterhorn. But, a very bright sun comes out and threatens to ruin their perfect day by melting all the snow! You’ll have to get to the top of the mountain FAST, before all the snow melts away! And it won’t be easy! You may just encounter an avalanche or a waterfall or two! This story also has all kinds of easter eggs, like some sky buckets and a yeti. ©Disney Riders may also be able to catch Scuba Scramble, a story about Mickey and Minnie on an undersea adventure. In this story, Mickey and Minnie want to take you on an excursion to Mermaid Lagoon. But, of course, some things go (hilariously) wrong. Turns out Mickey and Minnie were led down a route filled with danger. As they try to swim away, you’ll see all kinds of amazing details, like a statue of Mickey from the atrium of the Disney Magic ship or a point in the audio where Mickey says “fish are friends, not food,” a reference to Finding Nemo! ©Disney Once you finish going past all of the story scenes, you hit the top of the enclosed tunnel/lift hill. After hitting that top, the ride really gets going! At the top, it turns into an enclosed tunnel slide, then a little water jet sends you into an enclosed, clear portion of the slide! WOW! That clear portion takes you sailing OVER the side of the ship, so be sure to look down and around! According to one of our reporters, that was one of the most fun parts of this experience. So Cool! You then get to continue on your wild water ride all around the upper decks of the ship. You Go All Around! At the end, you see a few more themed elements like Mickey and Minnie and Chip ‘n’ Dale. In fact, those with a sharp eye will spot Chip ‘n’ Dale in both stories told in the lift hill. Looks like their goal is to make it onto the ship to join in on all the cruising fun with you! Overall, the ride sort-of divided our team. One reporter rode it and had fun. They did note, however, that the ride is pretty short at only around 2 minutes long. That’s a fairly short ride to wait upwards of 60 minutes for. How Long Would You Wait? Another reporter had a LOT of thoughts about it. They acknowledged that they didn’t get the full experience, because some of the water effects weren’t working, and that they think it could have been great, had they been able to get the full experience. It seems like right now there are some kinks that need to be worked out, and Disney might get them all worked out by the time the general public sails on the cruise. But it’s also possible that the ride could continue to experience some issues. AquaMouse It’s for this reason that we’d recommend prioritizing the AquaMouse as something to do EARLY in your day and early in your cruise. If you hit the AquaMouse early in the day and are one of the first to ride, you’ll likely get a shorter wait time, which is a plus. But you’ll also give yourself the best chance of still getting on the attraction, even if it does break down. If it breaks down while you’re waiting, you could come back later in the day or later in the cruise and still have plenty of time to get on it (leave it for the last second and you might not get that chance). Or you may get on it before it starts to experience any issues. Would This Make You Scared? Both reporters who rode it shared that their favorite part was the clear section where you go over the side of the ship and other portions of the cruise. But it is still a short ride, so that’s something to keep in mind. The majority of the experience felt like it was in that lift hill, and then the rest felt like it was over so fast! One reporter shared that they think this might be a ride that’s particularly great to share with others. Riding with a family member or friend can sometimes make it feel more thrilling and exciting! Would You Go With Friends or Alone? Overall, we got a sort-of modified version of the ride. We think the full thing with the water effects could be really fun, especially if shared with family/friends. But come prepared to tackle this one early in your cruise so you give yourself the best chance to get on it without any problems. Slide Want to learn more about the Disney Wish? Click here to see the full list of characters we met on the Wish, and click here to tour a Princess-themed concierge suite onboard! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to explore the Disney Wish! We’re here to bring you all the information you need before boarding a Disney cruise ship, so keep reading DFB for more Disney vacation news! Click here for everything you need to know about the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have a trip planned aboard the Disney Wish? 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 Disney Cruise Line to attend their media preview/sailing of the Disney Wish. 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 Come With Us on Disney's First Attraction at Sea -- the AquaMouse first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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With more than 4,400 pieces of artwork on board new cruise ship Disney Wish, one would think it would be hard to identify the most stunning piece. For those who wandered up and down the stairwells of the ship that sailed its christening cruise last week, a piece titled “Cindys,” though, commanded attention. View the full article

Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, promises all kinds of unique experiences for its passengers. You can visit a lounge that’s straight out of the Star Wars galaxy, take a ride on the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, and have your hair cut at a salon inspired by Tangled! It’s great to know what kinds of places you can visit on the ship, but what about the CHARACTERS you can meet? Let’s GO! It’s Wish Time! Well, we set sail on the Disney Wish, and met up with several characters! Come along with us and see who you might run into during your upcoming voyage. Just like in the Disney parks, guests on Disney cruise ships will get to meet characters during their trip! Here’s a complete list of the Disney friends we met while on the Disney Wish. Captain Minnie and Mickey We’re very glad the Wish didn’t set sail without her captain! Captain Minnie can be found on the ship, wearing her very official captain’s uniform. Captain Minnie Of course, she was also joined by Captain Mickey. Captain Mickey Yo Ho! We found the adorable duo wearing special costumes for Pirate Night. Pirate Night! More of the Fab 5 Other members of the Fab 5 weren’t left out of the fun. We spotted Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, Chip, and Dale! Set Sail with Disney Pals! They all helped us celebrate officially setting sail. Fairy Godmother The atrium of the Disney Wish is themed after a royal hall, and a statue of Cinderella is standing at the foot of the staircase. Above the hall, on a Juliet balcony, you just might see Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother! ©Disney On the final night of each sailing, guests participate in a ceremony with the Fairy Godmother, where they will raise their wands and watch a “spectacular farewell show” with tons of Disney characters, special effects, and performances. Disney Princesses Several princesses and even a couple of queens can be found at Fairytale Hall, which is a kids’ club on board. Fairytale Hall At this spot, you’ll find Rapunzel (who’s helping with arts and crafts), Belle (who might read you a story), and Anna and Elsa (who are practicing ice powers). In addition, we saw several Disney princesses and princes greeting guests as they boarded the ship… Belle aboard the Disney Wish! …and taking part in the setting sail party on board. More characters Belle, Rapunzel, and Flynn were all on the balcony of the Wish’s atrium, and Moana, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Tiana, and Naveen all joined in at the party. Frozen Characters One of the new restaurants on board is Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure. This theatrical dining experience is inspired by the movie Frozen, so guests can see Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf. Kristoff, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf In fact, guests who are dining here are encouraged to join the characters by singing along to the Frozen songs. Marvel Heroes Another new restaurant is the Worlds of Marvel dining experience, which, of course, is themed after Marvel stories. The main characters you’ll find here are Ant-Man and The Wasp, but they could be joined by more Marvel characters. Wow! More Marvel heroes can be found at the Marvel Superhero Academy, where kids (ages 3 to 12) can hang out with Avengers like Black Panther… Black Panther …and Spider-Man! Spider-Man The heroes can help kids design their own super suit and train for battle. Star Wars Characters At the Star Wars Galactic Creature Keepers kids’ club, Chewbacca and Rey help everyone learn about creatures from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Cargo Bay More Character Meet-and-Greets Additionally, you can spot characters meeting guests at various themed locations around the ship and even at Castaway Cay. For example, we met up with Goofy on the beach! Goofy To find out where certain characters will be at specific times, you can always ask a Cast Member on the ship. The character schedules change frequently, so it’s best to double-check if you’re really hoping to meet a specific Disney friend. We’ll continue to bring you all kinds of insider looks at Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, so stay tuned with DFB! Click here to learn more about the Disney Wish. What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to sail on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the Disney Wish. 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 FULL LIST of Characters We Met on the New Disney Wish Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Greetings from Disney’s newest cruise ship! The Disney Wish We recently had the opportunity to set sail on the Disney Wish and are bringing you all the updates! We had a great time at the Christening Ceremony, and now are checking out all the offerings on board. We went and tried one of the new restaurants on board Disney’s largest cruise ship, and are here to tell you EXACTLY what we thought. Marceline Market is one of the casual dining options on the Wish and is inspired by the town where Walt Disney grew up. This food hall allows guests to enjoy walk-up dining at any (or all!) of the 10 unique food stalls. Marceline Market Each stall is themed to a Disney animated story — Alice in Wonderland and Zootopia being just two examples — and offers a wide variety of freshly prepared cuisines. Guests can choose from American classics, international specialties, comfort foods, seafood, soups and salads, vegetarian and plant-based eats, baked goods, and desserts, all served buffet-style. Let’s check it out! Atmosphere The first thing you’ll probably notice about Marceline Market is just how much seating there is! Because it’s a food hall, the restaurant is meant to be able to hold and feed quite a few people at once. There’s some bar seating… Marceline Market …plus plenty of inside and outside tables… Plenty of seating …and even some booths! Marceline Market Here’s what the food stations look like — there are Cast Members there to help guests, but the food is served buffet-style. Food station Because this is a casual dining spot, there is a self-serve beverage station here, with soda and juices. Self-serve beverage station And there’s plenty of adorable decor as well! Hey there, little chef! There’s some farmhouse decor, as a nod to Walt’s upbringing in Marceline, Missouri. Marceline Market decor There are even some touches of classic Disney movies throughout the restaurant, as well. For example, there’s this wall art that says “Maurice’s Mechanical Marvels,” which is a nod to Beauty and the Beast. Maurice is Belle’s dad and an inventor. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ decor There are also subtle touches of Ratatouille. If you look into this cabinet, do you notice anything familiar? Subtle nods to Disney movies On the bottom shelf, you might notice Chef Gusteau’s book Anyone Can Cook! from Ratatouille. You can also see the recipe for the ratatouille that Remy makes in the movie on the wall. Ratatouille recipe! And next to that, framed, is Remy’s very first chef’s hat! Remy’s first chef’s hat! Alright, now that we’ve got a good feel for the vibes in this restaurant, it’s time to dig in to the food! Eats There are a wide range of cuisines served at Marceline Market, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served here. Each food station serves up different items, and these were some of the options when we dined for breakfast. Some of your typical breakfast fare Of course, there were also Mickey Waffles and pancakes, too! Mickey waffles! Marceline Market serves international cuisines as well, and there was a station for Asian-inspired foods when we visited. There was a Miso Congee and Egg Fried Rice. Miso Congee and Egg Fried Rice We decided to go for the old standby, the Breakfast Express! This is your typical “American” fare — creamy scrambled eggs, large link sausage, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, and cajun roasted red skin potatoes. Breakfast Express The food was decent, but pretty standard breakfast fare. We were a little disappointed by the bacon, which was supposed to be crispy but was more on the chewy side — and not in a good way. They kind of tasted like they had been sitting under a heat lamp, and if we’re being honest, we wish we would have gone for the sausage instead. All the good stuff The scrambled eggs were decent. They didn’t fall prey to the same heat lamp taste as the bacon, which we were happy about. There wasn’t really anything special about them, but they got the job done. Fluffy scrambled eggs We really enjoyed the blistered tomato! It wasn’t too fancy, just a well-cooked, seasoned tomato with some seasoning, but we thought it was good. Grilled tomato We also had the potatoes which we enjoyed. They were cooked well and had some seasoning, so they weren’t bland. We ate ours with hot sauce. Although we didn’t dine here for lunch or dinner, we’ll be sure to update you if we do in the future! Overall Marceline Market is going to be perfect for large groups with differing eating habits as there are so many different options to choose from. It has standard breakfast foods, but it’s also a great option if you’re on the go and don’t feel like sitting down to a full-service meal. Marceline Market seating We enjoyed our time here and can’t wait to go back to try some of the other offerings! Follow Our LIVE Journey on the Disney Wish! You can check out our review of the Marvel restaurant here, as well as the Wish-exclusive merchandise! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB because we’ll be bringing you all the updates straight from the ship! Want to see everything that’s included with your Disney Cruise? Click here! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think we should check out next on board? Let us know below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the Disney Wish. 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 REVIEW: This Disney Restaurant Has 10 Food Stands Inside! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish is Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, and we got to check it all out! Welcome aboard the Disney Wish! We’ve tried the restaurants, checked out the pools, explored the ship, and more on the Disney Wish. There is just SO much to do on board, like some exclusive dining experiences and the first ever Disney attraction at sea! You can check out our big overview on the ship right here, but we wanted to break down a specific location that has some special details — the Wishing Star Cafe! Location The Wishing Star Cafe is located on Deck 4 off of the Grand Hall of the ship. It sits between the Untangled Salon and Hook’s Barbery. A look at the location You can access the cafe from the Grand Hall. Also nearby is Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Atmosphere The Wishing Star Cafe is themed after the Wishing Star from Disney’s Pinocchio. It’s a smaller space with less than a dozen chairs set up at a bar, with a long high top counter in front of it. Pretty! Around the cafe, you can find fun Pinocchio details, like Jiminy Cricket! There he is! There are some cool inscriptions on the mirrors, like this one that says “You deserve to have your wish come true,” from Jiminy. Words of wisdom And, this one is from Merlin, reading “It’s up to you how far you’ll go. If you don’t try you’ll never know,” which is actually from The Sword in the Stone. Such a cool design! It’s a whimsical space with fun touches, but if this place gets crowded, it will probably be difficult to grab a seat. Not a ton of seating! Let’s try something out! Drinks The Wishing Star Cafe is a coffee bar, but it also serves specialty cocktails. There are several spirits behind the bar, but we needed a dose of caffeine, so we got a latte! The Cast Member recommended adding Salted Caramel and Coconut to ours. And, as you can see, we got some fun latte art, too. There’s a cricket in our coffee! This was SO GOOD! The espresso had a great flavor to it and it was perfectly steamed. The combination of the flavored syrups also went really well together. A closer look We were worried this might be too sweet, but it wasn’t at all! Our reporter said it was one of the best lattes they’ve had in a while. We’d definitely order it again! It’s good to know there’s a nice spot for some specialty coffees aboard the ship! This small spot really did pack a big punch when it came to our beverage of choice. A quaint little spot! This is far from the only bar aboard the ship, though. There are some adults-only bars and lounges like Nightingale’s, The Bayou, The Rose, and more. Nightingale’s Or, if you want something with a TON of theming, you can check out Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge to be launched out of this world while sipping on some galactic cocktails. Hyperspace Louge Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Cruise Line news and updates! Click here to see EVERYTHING you need to know about the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have a trip coming up on the Disney Wish? If so, tell us what you’re the most excited for 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 Disney World to attend their media preview of the Disney Wish. 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 PHOTOS: Where to Find the BEST Coffee on Disney’s New Cruise Ship! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After years of anticipation, we FINALLY got to set sail on the Disney Wish cruise ship! The Grand Staircase This brand-new ship took its inaugural sailing recently, and we were invited on board as media guests to check out all the offerings. During our few short days, we tried a LOT of food at the Wish’s various restaurants and snack stands, with everything from fine dining to sweet treats. And speaking of sweet treats, there’s one spot you’ll want to check out on the Disney Wish when you’re in the mood for a frozen dessert! On Deck 12 next to the Toy Story Splash Zone, you’ll find Wheezy’s Freezies, named after the lovable squeaky toy from the Toy Story franchise. This snack spot serves up a variety of frozen treats and drinks, including multiple flavors of snow cones. Perfect for a hot day at sea! Wheezy’s Freezies When we stopped by, there were six different snow cone syrups available: watermelon, pineapple, raspberry, peach, coconut, and strawberry. You could make a pretty delicious tropical concoction with all those choices! We got a snow cone! We can’t wait to try more treats here during our next sailing. This ship has already been a standout with dining options thanks to spots like Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, Worlds of Marvel, and more. There’s a lot of unique food and drinks to try! Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure The Disney Wish officially sets sail on its maiden voyage July 14th, 2022. With more than 1200 staterooms and endless activities, there’s a lot to explore on board, and those traveling soon will definitely want to check out our complete guide to the cruise ship before their sailing! Click Here to Explore the Disney Wish With Us! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a sailing on the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of The Disney Wish Cruise Ship. 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 Check Out Disney’s New ‘Toy Story’ Snow Cone Bar — Wheezy’s Freezies first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish has officially been welcomed into the Disney Cruise Line fleet! Let’s GO! It’s Wish Time! We’ve had an action-packed Avengers adventure at Worlds of Marvel, explored the kids club on the ship, and even toured the most EXCLUSIVE suite onboard, too. But we’re not stopping there — let’s take a look at ANOTHER suite on the Disney Wish! The Disney Wish boasts many different types of staterooms, and we’ve already had the chance to explore a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, and the most exclusive Concierge Tower Suite as well. But now, we’re taking a look at the Princess Aurora Royal Concierge Suite! Sleeping Beauty Suite Living Room This stateroom is one of the Concierge Suites available onboard the Wish and includes two bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a living area, a dining room, and a private verandah with a whirlpool tub. It sleeps up to 6 passengers. This Concierge Suite has been given the royal treatment, and as you might have guessed by the name, it’s Princess Aurora-themed. Aurora Glass Art On the main floor, next to the living room, you’ll find a dining room with a floor-to-ceiling view. Shades of gold and blue are found throughout this suite, with an ornate chandelier above the dining room. Dining Room Next to the dining room is a pantry and wet bar, as well as a coffeemaker and electric kettle, plus cabinet space and lots of room on the countertops. The pantry is pre-stocked with sodas and water. Kitchen Area If you head up the ornate gold spiral staircase, you’ll get to the two bedrooms. Each bedroom is outfitted with a king-sized bed, a nightstand, a vanity area, and a TV in the wall. First bedroom The main bathroom has floor-to-ceiling windows with a double sink, a lighted mirror, and a rainfall shower. Showering with a view of the ocean?? Yes, please. Bathroom If you’d rather take your time to have a luxurious soak in the tub, you have that option too! Note all the gold fixtures and blue details. The Tub The second bedroom is similar to the first, and if you have eagle eyes you may want to pay attention to the Sleeping Beauty details throughout every room! (See the gold birds on the light fixture? They remind us of “Once Upon a Dream” in Sleeping Beauty!) The second bathroom has a walk-in rain shower, but no tub. Second bedroom But if you REALLY want to feel luxurious, check out the private verandah with whirlpool tub! This totally private space has lounge chairs and a whirlpool tub, complete with unobstructed ocean views. Whirlpool Tub Back inside the suite, you might want to take some time to check out the Sleeping Beauty-inspired murals, like this one featuring Princess Aurora’s castle. Sleeping Beauty Mural There are actually two different versions of this suite, with this one being the Princess Aurora Royal Suite. The other suite is the Briar Rose Royal Suite, which features a decor theme of wood and stone, a reference to Princess Aurora growing up in the cottage. As we’ve seen above, the Princess Aurora suite is filled with blues and golds, which would represent her post-cottage life in the castle. So pretty! What do you think of the Princess Aurora Royal Suite? We’re exploring all there is to see and do on the Wish, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for updates! Follow Along with Our LIVE Updates from the Disney Wish! Looking for more Disney Wish news? Check out the menus at some of the dining locations onboard here! You can also drink out of a BIRD on the Disney Wish — read more about that here. If you’re thinking about booking a Disney cruise but don’t know where to start, check out our planning guide and what’s included with a Disney cruise! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been on a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the Disney Wish. 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 FULL TOUR of a Princess-Themed Concierge Suite on Disney’s New Cruise Ship — The Wish first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Happy Fourth of July! WOW! In Disney World, the Fourth of July promises three things: fireworks, patriotic treats, and…crowds. We headed out to the parks and braved those crowds today so we could bring you the most accurate information on what the Disney World crowds are like on a holiday! We braced ourselves for the worst when we entered the parks, but actually…we were VERY surprised by what we saw in terms of crowd levels today. Apparently, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the place to be on the 4th of July. Crowd levels were pretty low when we were there earlier today. It’s not too crowded! In some areas of the park, there were very few people around us at all! It’s like a ghost town! Basically, if seeing 4th of July fireworks isn’t important to you, you might want to consider heading to Animal Kingdom next Independence Day! Consider Animal Kingdom if you’ll be in Disney World on July 4th! Disney’s Hollywood Studios saw more crowds than Animal Kingdom, but still not what would be expected from a holiday like the 4th of July. The most popular rides saw some crowding near them as people were waiting in lines, but it wasn’t anything too dramatic. Hollywood Studios was a little busier Looking at the wait times throughout the day, the park didn’t seem much busier than any other day. For a holiday weekend, this is very unusual! Hollywood Studios didn’t seem busier than any other day The same was true at Magic Kingdom, where there were some crowds at the front of the park as guests were waiting for the Festival of Fantasy Parade and taking photos in front of Cinderella Castle, but once you got deeper into the park, it wasn’t too bad. It was busy near Cinderella Castle There was plenty of room to move around and it didn’t feel overly crowded. How is this happening?? We had plenty of room to move around It’s possible that the heat and assumed large crowds made some guests choose not to brave the parks today. It’s also possible that guests are waiting until later this evening to enter the parks, especially Magic Kingdom, as they want to arrive closer to the time of the fireworks. If you’re in Disney World this holiday weekend, there are lots of limited-time treats you can try for the holiday! In Magic Kingdom, you can head over to Casey’s Corner and try the Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog, or visit Plaza Ice Cream Parlor for the Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich. Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. 10 Not So-Magical Truths 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. Are you visiting Disney World today? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's 4th of July Crowds are SHOCKING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Avengers Hero Launch Beach Towel is 28 inches by 58 inches, the perfect size for your kids so they can have their own special towel to bring with them when swimming (but it’s so cool, you may have to get one for yourself too)! Click here to buy the Avengers Hero Launch Beach Towel! The Child Deluxe Beach Towel Ditch the standard rectangle beach towel for this adorable heart-shaped one! A Grogu ice cream cone graces the front of this towel, a perfect summer treat. We’re still obsessed with him too! The towel itself is 100% cotton and about 50 by 50 inches. This super sweet design is a great fit for kids, or use the smaller size as a wrap for your hair when you hop out of the pool. Click here to buy The Child Deluxe Beach Towel! Explore Tatooine Beach Towel If you prefer more understated fan products, this is a great product for you. The design on this towel shows C-3PO and R2-D2 stand on a poster advertising the desert planet of Tatooine that looks just like something you’d see in the background of a real Star Wars movie! Show off your intergalactic travels! Whether you plan on taking a trip to another galaxy or just your neighborhood pool, this towel is a great choice for any Star Wars fan. Click here to buy the Explore Tatooine Beach Towel! Hogwarts Varsity Beach Towel Even though Hogwarts didn’t have a swim team, we’d like to think these would have been their official towels! This varsity style beach towel features the Hogwarts crest and each House’s colors, so no matter which House you’re sorted into you have some representation. Maybe they used these for the swimming portion of the Triwizard Tournament? It’s also oversized, so it’s great for wrapping yourself up after getting out of the pool, especially on those days when the air is cooler than the water! Click here to buy the Hogwarts Varsity Beach Towel! Black Widow Painted Beach Towel We love how powerful Natasha is looking on this stark red and black towel. For fans of this Avenger, this towel is a great way to rep her. Looking good, Natasha! This design isn’t one we’ve seen before and you’ll probably be the only person at the pool with it! This towel measures 28 by 58 inches, so it’s a great fit for adults and kids alike. Click here to buy the Black Widow Painted Beach Towel! Mickey Mouse Tie Dye Beach Towel The big cheese lends his silhouette to this beach towel with a cool white and blue tie dye design. Classic Disney fans will love this one! A nice minimalist design The Mickey Mouse Tie Dye Beach Towel has high quality looped terry but can easily be thrown into your washer and dryer, no fancy cleaning method needed! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Tie Dye Beach Towel! Frozen Beach Towel You won’t literally be frozen if you use this towel. Olaf can FINALLY enjoy summertime when you bring this cute Frozen towel with you on your next beach vacation! We love the colors in this design! Anna and Elsa accompany him on the design, in their newest Frozen 2 outfits. Made of lightweight cotton, you can easily throw this towel in your beach bag without weighing it down. Click here to buy the Frozen Beach Towel! Caribbean Beach Resort Now that you’ve got your towel, check our our list of the best Disney World resort pools! Planning a Disney World Trip? Watch this DFB Guide video! 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 Minimalist Mickey and 8 More Disney Beach Towels to Rep Your Fandom 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. We’ve seen SO MUCH merchandise for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. 50th Anniversary Signage in Magic Kingdom We’ve seen things like Starbucks cups, spirit jerseys, Dooney & Bourke collections, and, of course, Minnie ears! We’ve even seen a pair of Crocs that looks like a vintage Magic Kingdom park map, and now we’ve spotted another pair of 50th Anniversary Crocs in the Magic Kingdom! Remember the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Mickey Balloon Spirit Jersey? Well, we’ve just found the Crocs version of that in the parks. These Crocs are a part of the Disney Vault Balloon Collection and they are so cool looking, plus you can even get them online too! Balloon crocs! They’re all white Crocs with a picture of the state of Florida on them, with an icon in the middle of the picture to indicate where Disney World is. They also have tons of Mickey balloons on them, of course! Icon to show where Disney World is located The balloons are multi-colored and look very vintage, with bright colors reminiscent of the 1970s when Disney World opened. They’re so brightly colored! We spotted these Crocs at the Main Street Cinema (where you’ll find all of the rest of the Vault Collection) in Magic Kingdom for $59.99, and they’re also available online from shopDisney. Click here to buy the Mickey Balloon Crocs! If you’re looking to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney World with food instead of merchandise, check out the nine things that are required eating during the celebration. The Tropical Serenade is a MUST! And if you’re looking for more balloon merchandise other than the spirit jersey and the Crocs, check out the Loungefly backpack that is also part of the Balloon Collection! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest 50th Anniversary news! Click here to see ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merch you can buy online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new Crocs? Let us know in the comments! The post 50th Anniversary Mickey Balloon CROCS Are Now in Disney World AND Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot to do in Disney World to celebrate the Fourth of July! Fourth of July Liege Waffle Whether you want to try some red, white, and blue treats, get limited-time PhotoPass shots, or check out one of the most exclusive Magic Kingdom fireworks shows, there’s PLENTY to do in Disney World! And today only there’s a VERY limited time to get red, white, and blue…lobster?? STK Orlando is a steakhouse located in Disney Springs, known for their unique take on the typical American steakhouse — including a DJ, lounges, rooftop dining, and more. This is one of several STK Steakhouse locations available in the United States. STK Orlando STK hosts Happy Hour from Monday to Friday from 3PM to 6:30PM, and for a limited time they’re hosting a Fourth of July-themed Happy Hour. This event calls for prices ranging from $3 to $9, and there’s a NEW Red, White, and Blue Lobster Topping available! ©STK Steakhouse The Red, White, and Blue Steak Topping comes with lobster tail, blue corn tortilla, and garlic cream, and it’s available from July 1st to July 4th. It costs $17.76 (get it??). We’re not totally sure how we feel about the blue tortilla on a steak, but you never know! ©STK Steakhouse Head to STK Orlando in Disney Springs if you want to take advantage of this limited-time offering! And while you’re in Disney Springs, there are quite a few other limited-time July 4th menu items to try, like the Apple Pie Éclair from Amorette’s Patisserie, or the Razzle Dazzle drink from the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar. Apple Pie Eclair And if 4th of July treats aren’t your thing, don’t worry! There are even MORE new and returning menu items in Disney Springs, like the Cheeseburger Poutine from The Daily Poutine. Cheeseburger Poutine You can click here to check out all the limited-time 4th of July eats available in Disney World. Keep following DFB for more Disney food news and updates! Watch Magic Kingdom’s 4th of July fireworks show with us! 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 your Fourth of July plans? Tell us in the comments! The post Visit Disney Springs to Get Red, White, and Blue...Lobster?? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jambo, everyone! Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom Here at DFB, we go to the Disney World theme parks almost every day so we can let you know what’s new when it comes to construction, merchandise, and of course FOOD! Today, we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to bring you all the updates. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Zuri’s Sweets Shop Over at Zuri’s Sweets Shop, we saw not one but TWO new Orange Bird-themed treats: the Orange Bird Candy Apple… Orange Bird Candy Apple …and the Orange Bird Mickey Mouse Cookie! Orange Bird Cookie Look, we like Orange Bird as much as the next person, but this cookie is a little off-putting. You can grab the cookie for $5.49 and the candy apple for $10.99. Click here to read more about the Orange Bird candy apple and cookie! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Up first, we visited Riverside Depot, where we spotted a restock of this Lady and the Tramp mug that features Lady on one side… Lady on one side …and Tramp on the other side! They’re sharing a long strand of spaghetti, like the iconic scene from the movie. You can grab this mug for $19.99. Tramp on the other side We also saw some new limited-edition pins. We saw the 2022 4th of July pin for $17.99 and this Mickey balloon on Main Street pin for $19.99. New pins! Looking for a new cup for your morning coffee? We saw this Pilot Mickey Tumbler that shows Mickey and Minnie with Mickey as a pilot! This tumbler is $24.99. Pilot Mickey Tumbler We also saw some new bags, like this Mickey and Minnie Tote that shows the pair kissing in front of a rainbow. It is $39.99. Mickey and Minnie Tote And we saw this blue Mickey Cinch Sack, which is a backpack that, instead of having zippers, you pull the straps to close and it cinches up at the top. It shows Mickey in multiple poses, including one where he’s eating a popsicle! You can grab it for $24.99. Mickey Cinch Sack There was also this Mickey and Minnie 4th of July ornament, which we have already seen in Disneyland. It’s Mickey and Minnie standing in front of Cinderella Castle, which is decked out in red, white, and blue. You can grab it for $24.99. 4th of July Ornament There was also this set of Main Street Electrical Parade magnets, which has magnets of floats from the parade as well as the parade’s logo. Main Street Electrical Parade Magnets The magnet set is $24.99. Island Mercantile Speaking of the Main Street Electrical Parade, we saw the Main Street Electrical Parade Dooney & Bourke Collection at Island Mercantile, along with the new Main Street Electrical Parade Button-Up Shirt. The shirt is dark blue with colorful buttons, and in the pattern, you’ll notice floats from the parade. This shirt is $59.99. Main Street Electrical Parade Button-Up Shirt We also saw several new items relating to the Disney Conservation Fund. First, we saw this conservation coin on display that is available for purchase. Conservation fund coin There was also a display at the registers that said if you donated $25 to the Disney Conservation Fund, you would receive one complimentary copy of The Disney Conservation Fund: Carrying Forward a Conservation Legacy. Disney Conservation Fund book And because it seems like the Main Street Electrical Parade merchandise is just never-ending, we also saw this Main Street Electrical Parade shirt! Main Street Electrical Parade shirt One half is black with scenes from the parade, and the other side is blue with the parade logo! This shirt is $36.99. Discovery Trading Company At Discovery Trading Company, we spotted multiple types of bags all with the same print. We saw this Fanny Pack for $29.99… Fanny Pack …the tote for $34.99… Tote …and the cinch sack backpack for $24.99. Cinch sack We also saw this Danielle Nicole x Disney Parks hat, which reminds us a lot of the Disney+ series Moon Knight. It’s a white hat with a moon and some stars connected by a chain. It is $29.99. Danielle Nicole x Disney Parks hat This is also where we spotted a bunch of pins! We saw this pin of Mickey holding a camera for $9.99. Mickey pin And we saw another pin in the same style as the Mickey pin that is Minnie with some shopping bags! It’s also $9.99. Minnie pin We also found some pins for a popular Disney World ride, just not one located in Animal Kingdom. We saw three Tower of Terror pins: this one with Mickey and Minnie dancing for $12.99… Mickey and Minnie dancing …this one with Minnie sitting on an old-timey looking couch for $9.99… Minnie on a couch …and this one with Pluto for $9.99. Pluto pin We also saw some ears that we’ve seen elsewhere around Disney World. First were these 50th Anniversary Light-Up Balloon Ears, which are $32.86. We’ve seen these that the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, but they’re also available here! Balloon ears! Speaking of ears we’ve seen before, Discovery Trading Company also has these Pirate Ears that we also saw in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Because they are Loungefly ears, they are a little pricer at $39.99 each. Pirate ears And finally for Discovery Trading Company, we saw two 4th of July plushes, a Mickey one… Mickey 4th of July plush …and a Minnie one! Minnie 4th of July plush We’ve seen these guys both online and in the parks, and they are each available for $24.99. The Dino Institute Shop Over at the Dino Institute, we saw some new shirts! We saw this yellow kids’ shirt that has a Triceratops on it and says “I’m kind of a big deal.” Yellow shirt We also saw this orange kids’ shirt that has a Brachiosaurus on it that also says “I’m kind of a big deal.” Orange shirt This kids’ shirt has a T-Rex skeleton on it and says “Like a boss.” Like a boss And we saw another shirt for kids who love dinos, too! Each kids’ shirt was $19.99. I heart dinosaurs There was also this onesie that, like the kids’ shirt of the same design, has a Triceratops and says “I’m kind of a big deal.” The onesie is also $19.99. Onesie The adults weren’t left out of the new shirts either! We spotted this new adult shirt that has three Raptors on it. Adult shirt The adult shirt is $24.99. Windtraders And finally, we come to Windtraders in Pandora. We saw a few new items here, including two new magnets! We saw this magnet that looks like a banshee from Flight of Passage. It is $9.99. Banshee magnet We also saw this magnet that has Na’vi River Journey on it. It is also $9.99. Na’vi River Journey Magnet There’s also this holographic postcard for $3.49 that shows Pandora at nighttime. Holographic postcard And in celebration of the fifth anniversary of Pandora — The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom, we saw the limited edition anniversary MagicBand! It is $39.99. 5th Anniversary MagicBand And finally, we saw this banshee ornament that even lights up! Banshee ornament It is $26.99. And that’s what’s new in Animal Kingdom. For even more updates about what’s going on in the Disney World parks, check out the five changes coming to Disney World in July. EPCOT June brought us lots of news in Disney World, like the Food and Wine Festival menus, information on the Splash Mountain re-theme, and more, so make sure to get caught up with these Disney World updates. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and information! Click here to see 9 things you need to know about Disney World in July! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Pirate and 50th Anniversary EARS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from the Disney Wish! On board the Disney Wish! There is so much to explore on Disney Cruise Line‘s newest ship, and we’re thrilled to be on board bringing all the news to you! While wandering the ship, we found an exciting new drink that Dole Whip fans may be a fan of! Over at the Quiet Cove Pool Bar, you can get the Infinity Swirl! It’s a Dole Whip drink topped with cherry and infused with piña colada and strawberry Selva Rey White. Yum! Overall as Dole Whip fans, we enjoyed this drink! As you can see from the photo, because of the heat outside, the cherry quickly sunk and the whole drink mixed together pretty quickly. The Dole Whip is also more of a smoothie consistency rather than a soft-serve like in the parks, so expect this to be like an alcoholic smoothie! Overall, if you’re a fan of sweet alcoholic drinks, we think you’ll enjoy this one! Quiet Cove on the Disney Wish Want to see what else we’ve been exploring on the Disney Wish? Check out our review of the Worlds of Marvel restaurant, and see our tour of the kids’ areas on the ship! We’ve also gotten a chance to see the most exclusive stateroom on board, which you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned to DFB to catch all our Disney Wish news the moment it comes out! Go on board the Disney Wish with us HERE! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite part of the Disney Wish so far? Let us know below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of The Disney Wish. 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 REVIEW: A Dole Whip Infinity Swirl Drink on the Disney Wish? We're In! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Consider yourself to be a Disney expert? Think you’ve found ALL the hidden details around the parks, resorts, and even on the Cruise Line? Well, we’ve got details on something NEW you’ve probably never seen! On board the Disney Wish! We got the chance to hop on Disney’s brand NEW mega cruise ship — the Disney Wish — and explore everything it has to offer. From a new Frozen dining experience to a Marvel restaurant unlike any Marvel experience they’ve offered before — the Wish has it all. And it has hidden details too! There’s one particular detail we walked past during our time on the ship that we just HAD to share with you. There are a LOT of things to look at on the Disney Wish. Cinderella’s Glass Slipper You could spend a long time in Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure hunting for references to the popular Frozen films. Look at the Dolls! Or you could admire some of the amazing things over in the kids clubs. Marvel Super Hero Academy As you stroll through the hallways, you’ll also see artwork and other details scattered throughout the ship. There are tons that we could point out, but there’s one in particular that caught our eye. If you aren’t careful, you could walk right past it! It’s a piece of artwork featuring multiple princesses helping each other up and over what appears to be some kind of cliff/obstacle. Disney Wish Artwork The artwork comes from Nikkolas Smith. He is a former Imagineer and now an author, New York Times Best Selling Illustrator, and speaker. ©@waltdisneyimagineering You may recognize him from his work on the “King Chad” mural, which honored Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. This mural was placed in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort in 2020. ©@nikkolas_smith According to a post on his Twitter, this new artwork on Disney Cruise Line is called “Cindys.” In talking about it it, Nikkolas shares, “Shoutout to every woman rising up after getting knocked down…The strength of Women is unmatched.” In the painting, you can see what appear to be multiple princesses (perhaps multiple Cinderellas) all in their finest gowns, helping one another up. Some princesses are lifting others from the ground, others are pulling them up from above. ©Nikkolas Smith | Disney Cruise Line The painting feels particularly appropriate to be titled “Cindys” on a ship that features Cinderella as the gold statue in the atrium (“Grand Hall”)… Cinderella! …and has an entire Grand Hall inspired by the magical moment when Cinderella’s outfit transforms into her iconic gown. The Stage in the Grand Hall It’s just another reminder that sometimes you’ve really got to slow down and take in the images around you, or you might miss some details that are hiding in plain sight! Want to learn more about what you’ll find on the Wish? Click here to explore the exclusive merchandise on the ship, join us for our Pirate Night adventure on the Wish, or click here to see EVERYTHING we tried at the Star Wars lounge on the ship. The Wish is set to go on its maiden voyage soon, on July 14th. If you want to know EVERYTHING you need to know about the Wish, click here for our FULL coverage from our time aboard! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll be sure to share all of that with you! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe 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 Disney Cruise Line to attend their media sailing on the Disney Wish. 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 Are you planning to go on the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments! 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