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We hope you’re ready for a lot of food news — because Disney Springs has been BUSY this week! Disney Springs! It’s a new month and a summer holiday, so there’s a LOT to do in Disney Springs — although some of these eats and drinks are only available for a limited time! Find out all the July foods you do NOT want to miss in Disney Springs. Disney Springs Food Updates We visited B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. to try their Plant-Based Bratwurst Sausage, which is served with sauerkraut and German mustard on a pretzel roll, along with a side of chips for $11.79. Plant-Based Bratwurst Sausage We loved the taste of the tangy mustard with the sauerkraut, and we loved the pretzel roll over the classic hot dog bun you get at Friar’s Nook. This is a hearty plant-based snack option! Read our review of the Plant-Based Bratwurst Sausage here! Over at Gideon’s Bakehouse, it was time to try the July flavors of the month, which are also part of the Flavors of Florida celebration from July 5th to the 14th. The Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie is a returning cookie made with vanilla bean chocolate chip cookie infused with orange and topped with dark chocolates, South Florida pecan pralines, and a candied orange peel for $6. Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie We loved the chewy orange candies and the crunchy pecans, and the orange flavor is strong! It wasn’t overly sweet as a treat, but it did get pretty melty in the Florida sun! Very melty The Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew is new, and it quickly ranked high on our list of favorite coffee drinks. If you imagine the cookie as coffee, that’s basically what this is! The orange flavor is amazing with the hint of mocha, and the coffee flavor wasn’t super strong. It was $6. Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew And the Ginger Snap Cold Brew was available for one day only, and it had a great mix of cinnamon and ginger snap, along with a strong coffee flavor. It was only available on National Gingerbread Day, but we’ve seen it in the past — so it could come back again! It was $6. Gingersnap Cold Brew The Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie will be available through July 14th, and this month also sees the return of the Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie! And on Saturdays and Sundays, you can get the Stuart Cake, made with dark orange chocolate buttercream covered in chocolate chips, candied pecans, and candied orange. Check out our reviews of these Gideon’s Bakehouse treats here! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew introduced two new donuts on their permanent menu, and they were, how shall we say, interesting. The Black Raspberry Beret Donut is a glazed donut with black raspberry icing, topped with black raspberry jam, goat cheese buttercream frosting, fresh berries, mint, and Frosted Flakes, and we loved the flavor of the black raspberry icing, along with the raspberry jam in the center. The goat cheese buttercream frosting was weird, however, so make sure you like goat cheese if you give this a try! Black Raspberry Beret Donut And the Thailicious Donut is a glazed donut with black sesame icing topped with charred pineapple, spicy chili lime garlic peanut butter topping, sweet chili sauce, Micro cilantro, and sesame seeds. This was not it for us. While many of these flavors aren’t bad, per se, they were just bizarre on a donut. The black sesame icing was delicious, but everything else would be better on top of chicken. Thailicious Donut Both donuts are part of Everglazed’s permanent menu now for $6.50 each, so give them a try if you’re into unusual and unique donut flavors! Otherwise, Everglazed has TONS of other donut options that might be more your jam. Click here to read our review of these two new donuts! We also paid a visit to Salt & Straw for their July offerings, which included five limited-edition flavors as part of the Berries, Berries, Berries Series. July Salt & Straw Flavors We started with a scoop of Birthday Cakes & Blackberries and a scoop of the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie, and the Birthday Cakes & Blackberries is basically chunks of rainbow-sprinkled birthday crumble and blackberry jam swirled with double-vanilla ice cream. The Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie has wild berry pie filling and bits of double-baked pie crust mixed in a salted vanilla ice cream. Birthday Cakes & Blackberries and Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie We also tried scoops of Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero, Boysenberry Oat Milk Sherbet, and Besharam’s Yogurt Lassi with Raspberries. The Boysenberry Oat Milk Sherbet is vegan and made with boysenberries and oat milk while Besharam’s is made with rosewater and cardamom, with ripples of raspberry jam and toasted whole cumin seeds. July Monthly Flavors Our favorite was the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie, but we also really loved the Birthday Cake & Blackberries and the Boysenberry Oat Milk Sherbet! We probably wouldn’t order the Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero or Besharam’s Yogurt Lassi with Raspberries again, but you might want to give them a try! Visit Salt & Straw in July to order any of these flavors. Read our full review of the July Salt & Straw flavors here! Over at The Daily Poutine, we also got to try the Cheeseburger Poutine, made with French fries, ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. If you’re looking for a hamburger snack on the go, here it is! Cheeseburger Poutine The fries had a great crunch and all the flavors blended so well together! You can order this snack from June 29th through July 31st for $9.99. Click here to check out our Cheeseburger Poutine review! If you’re looking for some apple pie, visit Amorette’s Patisserie for the Apple Pie Éclair! This treat is an eclair filled with a white chocolate cinnamon apple mousse garnished with whipped caramel white ganache, cinnamon apples, and crispy pearls. There’s an American flag decoration on top, along with red, white, and blue crispy pearls. Apple Pie Eclair This treat is unbelievable because it tastes JUST like apple pie! The mousse is behind most of the apple pie flavor, and the diced apples give the treat a nice crunch. The éclair itself is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. This treat was only available through July 4th for $7. Check out our review for the Apple Pie Éclair here! At the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar, the Razzle Dazzle drink is back for $15. It’s made with a mix of Minute-Maid Lemonade, peach whiskey, cherry whiskey, and grenadine. Last year, we thought this drink was way too sweet, and this year was no different, although we did think that the flavors mixed together well. You don’t taste the alcohol much and the touch of blue icee on top was nice. Razzle Dazzle It comes served in a souvenir Coca-Cola glass that you get to take home, though you might want to stay away if you hate sweet drinks. This drink is only available in July! Read our review of the Razzle Dazzle drink here! And finally, at The Ganachery, there were TWO treats you can try for a limited time! One was Thor’s Hammer — in chocolate form! It costs a cool $35. Thor’s Hammer And that’s not all! The Baymax S’more is your typical s’more (you know, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate), but covered in powdered sugar to make it white like Baymax. Hey Baymax! It was adorable AND tasty, and it cost $9. It may be small but it’s mighty! Read our review of the Baymax S’more here! Disney Springs Construction Updates In terms of construction, we spotted a new SharkFest sign on display, advertising the return of National Geographic’s SharkFest series on Disney+ beginning on July 10th. Sharkfest Thor: Love and Thunder posters have arrived at the AMC Dine-In Theater! The film will debut in theaters on July 8th. Thor: Love and Thunder signs There was also a large Thor: Love and Thunder backdrop available for photos! Thor: Love and Thunder sign And at Art of Disney, the artist Dirk Wunderlich was available for signing. Wunderlich is a Thomas Kinkade Studios Legacy Artist, and you might be familiar with some of his work! He’ll be available from July 1st through July 31st. Art of Disney signing And over at the Orange Parking Garage, we noticed Reedy Creek Improvement District trash cans. In case you didn’t know, Reedy Creek is what basically allows Disney World to act as its own county, and it has its own building regulations, services, and more. Reedy Creek Trash Cans Reedy Creek has been embroiled in controversy after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to dissolve the district, but we’ll have to wait until June 2023 to see this take effect. Read more about the plans for Reedy Creek Improvement District here. Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Marketplace Co-Op At the Co-Op, a new Main Street Electrical Parade Hoodie was available! Main Street Electrical Parade Hoodie You can get it for $59.99. Shop the Main Street Electrical Parade collection online now! World of Disney Over at World of Disney, we noticed these Winnie the Pooh Paper Towel Holders. They have a bee on the top and a figure of Pooh on the base. Winnie the Pooh Towel Holder Get it for $22.99! Check out the new Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Collection here! And that’s all the big news from Disney Springs! Keep following DFB as we report all the news from Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond! Watch one of Magic Kingdom’s most exclusive fireworks shows 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. Have you been to Disney Springs recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney Springs: 16 (!!) Menu Additions! 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. Crocs are a pretty controversial shoe — many people either love or hate them! Are you team Crocs? Disney seems to love them, since they’ve done a TON of collaborations with the brand. We’ve seen fun 50th Anniversary Crocs, food-inspired Mickey Crocs, Halloween Crocs, and holiday Crocs, among many others. And, there are some NEW Crocs over on shopDisney that you can get right now (if you’re a fan!). We spotted 2 new pairs of classic clog Crocs on shopDisney. The first pair is celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! ©Disney They have Mickey and Minnie all over them in the classic 50th Anniversary colors we’ve been seeing on merchandise since last year. You can get them for $59.99! Click here to get the 50th Anniversary Crocs The other new pair is different shades of blue with a bit of a tie dye affect and some Mickey Mouse Jibbitz! ©Disney This pair is also $59.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Crocs! And remember, right now on shopDisney (through July 4th), you can save 20% on orders of $100 or more, and 25% on orders of $150 or more with the code SAVEMORE. AND you can get free shipping on orders of $75 or more with the code SHIPMAGIC. ©Disney If you’re looking for more Disney Crocs, we have seen some other pairs online, as well as several in the parks! A lot of the popular styles go in and out of stock, so make sure to keep checking for a certain pair you’re looking for. These have been very popular! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Crocs? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post Disney Crocs Fans: We Found Your New Favorite Pairs Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though it’s only July, we’re ALREADY planning for Halloween in the Disney parks! Halloween Time! Celebrations will kick off next month in Disney World, with the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since 2019! Shortly after, Oogie Boogie Bash will begin in Disneyland Resort…but if you were hoping to visit and haven’t bought your tickets yet, we might have some bad news. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets for 2022 went on sale for the general public on Thursday, June 30th. This year’s event will happen on 24 different nights throughout September and October, and as of this morning, ALL 24 nights are completely SOLD OUT. Disney posted an update on the website this morning saying that tickets were sold out, but encouraging guests to still visit Disneyland Resort during Halloweentime to enjoy Haunted Mansion Holiday and Mater’s Junkyard JamBOOree. Carthay Circle Oogie Boogie Bash also sold out last year, but it took much longer than five days for the event to do so. As a comparison, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets have been available in Disney World for more than a month, and so far, only Halloween night is sold out. Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland Resort We’ll be attending Oogie Boogie Bash on opening night to bring you all the excitement! This year, guests will be able to enjoy interactive treat trails, special character appearances, and lots of live entertainment, including stage shows and the Frightfully Fun Parade. Oogie Boogie Bash is coming back! Oogie Boogie Bash starts at 6PM each night, but guests of the party are able to enter Disney California Adventure starting at 3PM. Many attractions will be open, including some with Halloween overlays, and there will be plenty of event-exclusive snacks to try out. We can’t wait to check it all out in a few months! Everything Confirmed for Halloweentime at Disneyland Resort in 2022 — Click Here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a visit to Disneyland Resort this Halloween season? Tell us in the comments! The post Tickets SOLD OUT Fast for Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Leaking gamma radiation, dark rides in parking lots, and horses. Lots and LOTS of horses. Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland is a treasure trove of secrets – but you don’t need a map to find them. X marks the spot RIGHT here, on DFB Guide. Check out our video below about Disneyland SECRETS They Won’t Tell You! 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. Did you know these Disneyland secrets? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: Disneyland SECRETS They Won't Tell You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are so many hotels to choose from when taking a trip to Disney World. But, if you stay on property, you may get exclusive perks like extra time in the parks, early access to Individual Attraction Selections, and more! Cinderella Castle And surprisingly, you don’t actually have to stay at a Disney World Resort hotel to receive many of those perks. There are other on-property hotels that aren’t owned by Disney, like the Marriot’s Swan Reserve, that also offer some of these perks. The Swan Reserve, in particular, is classified as a Deluxe Resort hotel by Disney, meaning guests have access to all of the perks other Deluxe Resort guests receive. So, to see how the Swan Reserve matches up against other Deluxe Resort hotels, we toured a room! Let’s head in! The entryway to the room has a full-length mirror on one side, and a closet and sliding door to the bathroom on the other. Entryway We’ll get to what’s inside the closet and bathroom a little later. But for now, let’s wander further into the room! The Room This room had a king-sized bed with a cushioned headboard. The Bed Area There were also two light fixtures on both sides of the bed… The Light Fixtures Above the Bed …as well as nightstands. The nightstand on the right side had a pullout drawer with storage space underneath. It also had the TV remote, as well as a clock with USB ports. Right Nightstand The left side had the same nightstand, only with a phone, and a notepad with a pen. On this side, the outlets and USB ports were on the wall, above the nightstand. Left Nightstand Over to the left of the bed, the thermostat was accessible on the wall. Thermostat Across from the bed, there was a TV, dresser/storage space, and a desk. TV Area The drawers of the dresser/storage space had plenty of room for clothes and other items. They were pretty deep too, which means you can fit a lot in there. Drawers The left side of this storage space housed another pullout drawer, as well as a safe. Safe and Pullout Drawer The right side also opened up to reveal a mini-fridge. There was plenty of room for drinks, food, and other items. (This can be super helpful when you want to save a treat from the parks!) Mini-Fridge And, around the right side of the storage space, there was an ice bucket with tongs, a tray, and two glass cups. There was also another strip of outlets and various ports. Around the Right Side of the Storage Space On top of this dresser/storage space, there was also a coffee machine station with wrapped cups, utensils, coffee inserts, and two complimentary bottles of water. Coffee Station Now, let’s head over to the desk! The desk had a marbled design, with a lamp, and a chair with a blue, chevron pattern. Desk Area The desk also had a QR code to scan for more resort information. The QR Code Now, over to the couch! It looks like a normal couch with some cute decorative pillows, but don’t let it deceive you… Couch …as it also pulls open to provide another bed! Pullout Bed The couch also has an ottoman that comes with a tiny table. Ottoman As for the view, we could see the pool area, as well as tons of beautiful greenery! The View The curtains also close to block out a lot of the light from outside, which is nice for a mid-day nap! Closed Curtains Back over to the front of the room! The closet opened up to reveal a luggage stand, robes, hangers, extra linens, and a Conair Steamer. Inside the Closet And the bathroom area was very spacious! The sink area had a large mirror… Mirror/Sink …complimentary shower and self-care items… Items …as well as an area underneath with a basket of extra towels, a hairdryer, and an extra roll of toilet paper. Underneath the Sink The toilet was to the right of the sink, and was…well, it was a toilet. Not much to add from over here. Toilet The shower also had tons of room… Shower Area …with an overhead faucet, as well as a removable, loose faucet. Shower Heads And that closes out our room tour! Overall, we think this room provided a ton of space (especially in the bathroom), and had a very modern, updated look. We could picture ourselves getting reeaaaal comfy here after a long day in the parks! The Room For more information on the Swan Reserve, check out our review of the Swan Reserve’s signature restaurant, Amare. Or, click here for a full tour of the hotel! Amare And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest! A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the room? How does it compare to other Disney World Resort hotels? The post Tour a Room at the Swan Reserve Hotel in Disney World With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We like to think we know a thing or two about the BEST Disney World snacks. Rainbow Crunch Cake at Gideon’s Bakehouse We ARE Disney Food Blog after all! And, we especially love when Disney releases limited-time eats for the holidays or just because. Recently, we got to try a whole bunch of new Pride Month snacks, and now, a popular Disney Springs spot is serving up a special dessert for a limited-time ONLY! Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs often draws long lines that sometime even require a virtual queue — and for good reason! Their half-pound cookies, giant cake slices, and delicious coffees keep us coming back again and again. And, to celebrate the Fourth of July, Gideon’s is serving a special cake slice — but you’ll have to be quick to get it. Gideon’s Bakehouse! The 4th of July Cake slices are now available at Gideon’s Bakehouse while supplies last! This is a vanilla cake with red, white, and blue marshmallow buttercream frosting. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s often sells out of special edition items, so if this sounds like a cake slice you need to celebrate Independence Day, head on over to Disney Springs for the 4th of July Cake before it’s too late! These Are the BEST Disney Springs Restaurants Looking for more Disney World holiday snacks? Check out more Fourth of July treats here! Plus, the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is starting SOON, and you can check out all the food booth menus here! Don’t forget that Disney World guests still need valid park pass reservations — so be sure to book yours before your trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite item from Gideon’s? Let us know in the comments! The post You’ll Have to Be QUICK to Get a Limited-Time Treat at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wondered what Disney World does to celebrate the 4th of July? Well, we’re experiencing it ALL and taking you along with us (of course!). Magic Kingdom For starters, Disney releases lots of red, white and blue snacks right around the holiday. Whether it’s cupcakes, cookies, or tarts you’re after, Disney’s got it! There are also 4th of July ears you can pick up, 4th of July plushes, and some other merchandise to check out. We’ve also been excited about the return of 4th of July fireworks to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. This year, we went to check out the 4th of July fireworks at Magic Kingdom and we’re sharing ALL of the information with you. In 2022, the 4th of July fireworks returned to Magic Kingdom for a very limited time. These fireworks are only available July 3rd and 4th, 2022. That’s just 2 days to catch a SUPER limited time fireworks show. So, what is this show like? Well, we went to watch it on July 3rd — come with us to experience it all! The 4th of July fireworks show in Magic Kingdom is called “Disney’s Celebrate America — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” There was a pretty big crowd there watching the fireworks along with us on the 3rd. These limited-time fireworks events can be very popular so be sure to keep that in mind when making your plans. Quite the Crowd Before the official start of the fireworks, there was quite the party scene with music, a DJ on the castle stage, and more! It’s a show we think Sam Eagle and Captain America would be very proud of! What Do You Think? If you missed this exclusive fireworks show, we hope you enjoyed our photos and video. Beautiful Remember that the show will be available in 2022 on July 4th as well. But then it’ll disappear until it’s time for the show to (hopefully) return once again for the 4th of July in 2023. It’s truly one of Disney World’s most exclusive fireworks shows! Disney Enchantment will fill the skies above Magic Kingdom once again starting July 5th. So Pretty! Don’t forget that crowds exiting the park can be substantial, and Disney transportation lines can get very busy. Time to Leave Make sure you give yourself lots of time to get from the park to your hotel, and bring loooooots of patience with you! Pack Your Patience! If you want to see the 4th of July fireworks in 2023, you can already get started on your planning! 2023 vacation packages are already available for booking. Maybe now is the time to set up that trip so you’ve got it all squared away well ahead of next year’s festivities! If you’re just waiting for fall and the next big holiday to arrive in Disney World, be sure to check out all the Halloween happenings coming to Disney World this year, including new merchandise and the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Here’s The New Look Spaceship Earth Got For The 4th of 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. Did you get a chance to see Disney World’s 4th of July fireworks? Let us know in the comments! The post Watch One of Magic Kingdom’s Most EXCLUSIVE Fireworks Shows With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking for an experience that can take your Disney World vacation to the next level? Magic Kingdom From backstage tours and VIP experiences to bike and boat rentals, there is plenty to do if you want a little bit more from your trip. Horse-drawn carriage rides are a special upgrade found at some of Disney’s Resort hotels, and now it just got even easier to book your equine ride! If you’re looking for a romantic activity you can experience while on your Disney World vacation, or are looking for something just plain fun to do — we’ve got good news. Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides are now available to book in the My Disney Experience app! Previously, the rides could only be booked in person, via phone, or on the Disney World website. ©Disney The rides are available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside. Each ride is $55 and can seat up to two adults and three children, or up to four adults. Guests can expect a 25-minute carriage ride through the grounds of Port Orleans and might even catch some Florida wildlife at Fort Wilderness! Grounds of Port Orleans Riverside Resort Horse-drawn carriage rides can sell out, so if you want to make sure you have the best chance of experiencing this extra, we’d recommend making your reservation as soon as possible — they can be made up to 60 days in advance. It’s also important to note that carriage rides are subject to cancellation if the weather is severe. Gotta keep those horses, Cast Members, and guests safe! Fort Wilderness If you’re looking for some extra fun on your next Disney trip, head to the My Disney Experience app and book a horse-drawn carriage ride! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming Back to Disney World — Here’s What We Know! Want more Disney news? Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party isn’t the only holiday party returning to Disney World this year — check out everything we know about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party here. You can also expect to dine on delicious treats celebrating a wide range of cultures at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! Keep in mind that guests are still required to have park pass reservations to enter the parks — so be sure to book yours before your next trip. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever taken a horse-drawn carriage ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Booking a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in Disney World Just Got EASIER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s almost always something new to check out in Disney World! EPCOT Even if you went to Disney World a few weeks ago, odds are, something’s different from when you went! Disney is constantly pumping out new merchandise, food, and more, and it can get pretty hard to keep up! July just started, and there are tons of things coming to Disney World this month, so let’s go through 5 things that will be different! 1. 4th of July Treats/Fireworks 4th of July is here! There are tons of things to check out in Disney World to celebrate. We’ve been trying all kinds of patriotic snacks in the parks like this two-in-one treat, this star-spangled cupcake, our new favorite way to eat s’mores, two different cookie sandwiches, and a new Woody’s Lunchbox tart! Liege Waffle There are also special 4th of July fireworks coming to Magic Kingdom on July 3rd and 4th, so you’re not gonna want to miss these! The show hasn’t been in the parks since 2019, and we can’t wait to see it return for a limited time. Click here to see ALL of the 4th of July Snacks Coming to the Parks! 2. 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival The next EPCOT festival is almost here! We already said goodbye to the Flower and Garden Festival and it’s almost time to say hello to the Food & Wine Festival! We can’t wait to try everything now that we have menus for the festival! EPCOT Festival Passports! From a revamped cheese crawl to live entertainment, we can’t wait to experience everything the festival has to offer! We’ll be covering everything from the festival, so stay tuned. Click here to see ALL of the Menus for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! 3. More Characters Meeting in the Parks Back in April, normal character meet and greets returned to Disney World. We finally got to hug Mickey Mouse after over 2 years! Since then, tons of characters have returned to the parks for meet and greets, and even more are coming back in July. Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom! The Star Wars Launch Bay is reopening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 17th. Here, you can meet Darth Vader, Chewbacca, and BB-8. Over in Magic Kingdom, Peter Pan and Snow White are going to be meeting in Fantasyland again. You can catch them starting on July 10th! Click here to See MORE of the Characters Returning to Disney World! 4. FULL Festival of the Lion King Returning We’ve been waiting for this one! The FULL Festival of the Lion King show is returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Since its reopening, we’ve only seen the Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King, which didn’t have all of the elements of the show we’ve come to love, but now the entire original show is coming back! A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King Previously, the show was performed without the Tumble Monkeys, but they’re returning to the show on July 16th! We can’t wait to see this show in its full glory again! Click here to Learn More about The Festival of the Lion King 5. Two Enchantment Shows Per Night For a limited time this month, Enchantment will be playing twice a night in Magic Kingdom! From July 14th until July 25th, Enchantment will be showing at 9:20PM and 11PM. Disney Enchantment With opportunities to see the show twice, you might want to spend more time in Magic Kingdom! Get more details on the Enchantment changes this month! That’s all we have for this July Disney World update, but there’s almost always something new coming to the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see ALL of the Disney News You Might Have Missed Last Month! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World in July? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 CHANGES Coming to Disney World in July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This holiday weekend, we’re trying all the 4th of July offerings Disney has! 4th of July Fireworks We’ve tried many 4th of July snacks already — some we loved, and others…not so much. We were super excited to see a 4th of July drink return to Disney Springs, and we knew we had to check it out to see how this year’s version tastes! The Razzle Dazzle drink at the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar in Disney Springs is $15 and is a mix of Minute-Maid Lemonade, Peach Whiskey, Cherry Whiskey, and Grenadine. Last year, we thought this drink was too sweet — so how does this year’s version stack up? The advertisement! Overall, we thought the drink was pretty good! It’s nice and cold, which makes it perfect for a hot July day in Orlando. And the flavors mix together very well. The peach whiskey is the strongest flavor, so it just has a hint of cherry and lemonade. You don’t taste much alcohol in this drink, which means that it could sneak up on you quickly. Our drink also had a scoop of blue icee on top, and we really enjoyed it! Super pretty! The Razzle Dazzle comes in a souvenir Coca-Cola glass that you get to keep too! We think many adults would enjoy this drink unless you’re looking for a stronger alcoholic/whisky taste. Like last year’s version, we thought this drink was very sweet. A closer look at the top! Make sure you take pictures of this drink fast, because when it melts… Aaaand it melted …yeah, it doesn’t look quite as pretty! This is the drink of the month at Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar, so it won’t be around for long. Make sure you grab it soon if you’re hoping to try it out! The Coca Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar Looking for other new offerings around Disney Springs? There are new donuts at Everglazed to check out, and don’t miss Gideon’s Bakehouse’s monthly flavors! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney food reviews. Here are the best AND worst things we ate in Disney World in June. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried the Razzle Dazzle before? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Colorful Drink Is Back in Disney World for a Limited Time. Come Try It With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know there is a Museum in Disney World’s Hall of Presidents? You wouldn’t imagine that the place where you can stuff your face with corn dog nuggets, ride thrilling rides, and see your favorite cartoon characters come to life would also have a museum of American history, but it does! The Hall of […] The post History in the Magic Kingdom: Museum in the Hall of Presidents appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

In honor of Park and Recreation Month, Seminole County is handing out free posters for those who visit outdoor spaces. View the full article

It’s been an exciting week, y’all! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Not only are we covering EVERYTHING on the Disney Wish, but we’re also on the ground at Disney World, checking out new food, new merchandise, and all the 4th of July things! We’ve also been to the Disney World hotels, to see what’s new, so let’s get on with some updates! Polynesian Food Updates Pineapple Lanai The Stitch Cone returned this year for 626 Day with a bit of an update. This year’s treat was called Experiment 626 and was made with cotton candy soft-serve topped with white chocolate Stitch ears in a cone. That cotton candy soft-serve, y’all? It was SO good. It looks like Stitch! The treat was $5.79, but it was a limited-time thing, so we’ll have to hope it turns up again next year! Read Our Full Review Kona Island We also checked out this year’s Stitch Dome Cake for $5.99 and, well, it sure didn’t look like it did last year. This year’s cake looked very sad. It’s a chocolate cake on a sugar cookie base with a blue, chocolate ganache, and we don’t know if it’s the heat or what, but…well, take a look for yourself. Stitch Dome Cake in 2022 It didn’t even taste as good as last year’s cake. Serious downgrade. Read Our Full Review Polynesian Merchandise Updates BouTiki You can get some new Honolulu Cookie Mini Bites. There’s Lemon… Lemon Cookie Bites …and Guava! Each package is $10. Guava Cookie Bites! That Set of 4 Stitch Drinking Glasses is now available here. Stitch You can grab this set for $34.99. Check Out The Stitch Makeup Collection on Amazon! Contemporary Merchandise Updates Fantasia Check out this fun Stitch Ice Tray — who doesn’t want ice shaped like Stitch? Want Stitch-shaped ice? The tray is $12.99. Tour a Fireworks View Room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Curiouser and Curiouser Need a new wine tumbler? We found this pretty Enchanted Rose Tumbler. Beauty and the Beast tumbler The tumbler is $24.99. Tour Disney’s NEW Grand Floridian Hotel 2-Bedroom Villas With Us All-Star Sports Food Updates End Zone Food Court There are a few new snacks you can grab here. There’s the MVP Cupcake for $5.29. It’s made with Yellow Cupcake with Apple Pie Filling, Buttercream Baseball, and Caramel Popcorn-Peanut Crunch. MVP Cupcake There’s also the Firecracker Push-Up Pop, which is made with Layers of Strawberry Cake, Lemon Buttercream, and Sprinkles. 4th of July Push Pop! The Push-Up Pop is $4.99 and is available at all the All-Star Resorts. Here Are 10 Gorgeous Disney World Cupcakes You Can Think About Instead of Working Today. All-Star Sports Merchandise Updates Goofy Sports If you love Alice in Wonderland, a new Alice is doll is now available for $26.99. New Alice doll! The Cheerleader Minnie Ornament is also now back in stock. Go Minnie! The ornament is $22.99. Tour a Standard Room at the All-Star Sports Resort in Disney World All-Star Music Food Updates Intermission Food Court Each of the All-Star Resorts got its own special cupcake. Here, it’s the Rock and Roll Cupcake. It’s a Yellow Cupcake filled with Peanut Butter Buttercream and topped with Banana Panna Cotta and Candied Bacon. Rock and Roll Cupcake This cupcake is $5.29. Here Are 19 Disney Snacks For Under $10 That We Like MORE Than $50 Meals All-Star Movies Food Updates World Premiere Food Court All-Star Movies now has the Box Office Cupcake, which is a Yellow Cupcake filled with Caramel topped with Marshmallow Buttercream and a Peanut-Pretzel-Popcorn Brittle. Box Office Cupcake This cupcake is $5.29. Here Are 13 Disney Snacks You Can Make With 8 Ingredients or Less All-Star Movies Merchandise Updates Donald’s Double Feature You can get a 4th of July Minnie Plush here! Minnie! Minnie is $24.99. Spaceship Earth Is Getting a NEW Look for the 4th of July in EPCOT! Get A Sneak Peek Here! Are you visiting Disney World soon? Be sure to read up on all our tips about what to pack for a Disney World trip so you don’t forget anything you might need during your vacation! We also recommend checking the weather ahead of time (and prepare for both sunny AND stormy weather). Looking for those hard-to-get dining reservations? We’ve got some tips on how to nab those, too! We’re Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney World Hotels: Cheap Eats Edition 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 hotel did you last stay in? What did you think about it? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Stitch Treats and Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve visited Disney World recently, you’ve probably noticed that every day is VERY different. Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. Whether it’s crowds or weather or even announcements, things can change fast in Disney World! We’ve compiled a list of all the BIGGEST unexpected news of the week, so check it out! 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival got some big news this week! Disney announced the full list of menu items and there are a lot of NEW items this week! 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival We’re excited about the new AND returning menu items, so keep following along with DFB as we report on Disney World’s preparations for the festival! Full list of NEW menu items coming to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! The full Eat to the Beat concert lineup was also announced! This concert series is part of the Food & Wine Festival and you can catch it at the America Gardens Theatre on select evenings throughout the festival. America Gardens Theatre Musicians on the lineup include Hanson, Boyz II Men, 98º, and more! If you want a guaranteed spot at one of the concerts, you can reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package to make sure you don’t miss your favorite artist! Check out the full Eat to the Beat concert lineup here! Annual Passholder Disney Springs Events A variety of limited time Annual Passholder perks are coming soon to Disney Springs, including special Orange Bird Chocolates from The Ganachery, exclusive merchandise at Marketplace Co-op, PhotoPass props at the PhotoPass Studio, and an exclusive drink at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. ©Disney A complimentary scavenger hunt will also be available! Visit Disney Springs between July 5th and August 5th to take advantage of these limited-time Annual Passholder perks. Read more about the Annual Passholder Disney Springs events here! Annual Passholders will also have the opportunity to pick up an Orange Bird Magnet in Disney Springs! The magnet will be available exclusively to Disney World Annual Passholders from July 5th through August 5th, from 10AM to 10PM at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories. ©Disney Like the previous magnet release, a virtual queue will be utilized, so you won’t have to spend the day in line at Disney Springs. You must show your Annual Pass and a photo ID to be able to get a magnet! Read more about the virtual queue process for the Orange Bird Magnet. Fuzzy Tauntaun is GONE Not long ago, we shared that there may be some issues with the Fuzzy Tauntaun drink from Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in Disneyland Park). It’s made with Cîroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply® Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, and “Buzz Button Tingling” Foam. Fuzzy Tauntaun One of the ingredients in this drink (the one that makes your mouth go numb!) was experiencing some supply chain issues, and we were told that it could impact the future of the drink. And this week, it happened. Several Cast Members told us that the drink was no longer available in Disney World and that they weren’t sure if it was coming back. Ever. So at this point, the Fuzzy Tauntaun is no more, but we’ll be watching closely for more updates. Click here to find out more about the Fuzzy Tauntaun’s fate. Flavors of Florida The Flavors of Florida event was announced for Disney Springs! 44 different menu items will be available for a limited time at 30 different Disney Springs spots. Flavors of Florida! This event is presented by Corksicle and all the limited-time eats and drinks are inspired by Florida. Stop by Disney Springs between July 5th to August 14th to give them a try! Click here to see the full list of Flavors of Florida foods. Changes to the Train Plans Although there was a plan in place to have a high-speed train running from Orlando Airport to Disney World, things changed this week. Originally, the plans were to establish a route from the Orlando Airport to Disney Springs, but this was later changed to a less direct route. ©Brightline This week a Disney spokesperson shared that the Walt Disney Company is no longer involved in this project. According to the spokesperson, the new route is not compatible with a Disney Springs station, and they will no longer move forward with Brightline. Read more about this situation here. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopening Date The popular makeover salon for kids received a reopening date this week! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will reopen on August 25th, 2022. The salon has been closed since March 2020. Magic Kingdom’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Kids ages 3 to 12 can be transformed into their favorite Disney characters with a variety of makeup, costumes, styling, and more, and the reopening will also introduce a new hair accessory meant for textured hair! Reservations will open in early August so stay tuned for an official date. Learn more about the reopening date for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique here. Annual Pass Glitch Three of the four Disney World Annual Passes have been unavailable for purchase for a while now, but an Annual Pass glitch this week caused many people to head to Disney World’s website to try and purchase a pass. 50th Anniversary Annual Passholder Magnet For a brief time, the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass, and the Pirate Pass became available for purchase. After a few minutes, however, they were no longer available, and they haven’t returned since. It’s likely that this was just a glitch, but we’re keeping an eye on Disney World’s website just in case. The Pixie Pass, available only to Florida residents, can still be purchased. Click here to read more about the Annual Pass glitch. Splash Mountain Re-Theme News And finally, we got some exciting updates about the Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain re-theme! The name of the ride will be changed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and the ride is currently expected to open in late 2024. ©Disney Back in 2020, Disney announced that the ride would be getting a new theme, and they have since announced that the story of the ride will be set directly after the ending of Princess and the Frog. We’ll be watching closely for announcements about plans to close Splash Mountain for constructioN! Read more about the Splash Mountain re-theming here! And that’s all the unexpected news for the week! Did anything surprise you? Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates! ALL the Disney World hotels and rides that are closed 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. Have you visited Disney World recently? 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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. It may be summer…but we’re already thinking ahead to the holiday season. Holiday Popcorn Bucket We’re thinking about the beautiful holiday decorations in Disney World, ALL those holiday snacks, the returning Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and all that fun holiday merchandise. But we don’t have to wait until later this year for a holiday sale: Entertainment Earth is having a Christmas in July sale RIGHT NOW! From now through July 19th, you can buy one holiday item and get another item 40% off! Um…we think we’re just going to go ahead and put the Grogu Light-Up Present 30-Inch Lawn Statue in our shopping cart right now. LOOK AT HOW AWESOME THIS THING IS. ©Entertainment Earth You’re sure to be the talk of the neighborhood with this in your lawn. It’s available for pre-order now for $259.99. Click Here To Pre-Order Grogu! There’s even more for Star Wars fans. How about a Darth Vader Nutcracker? This nutcracker stands 13″ high and he’s ready to crack some nights using the Force. ©Entertainment Earth The nutcracker is $81.99. Click Here To Buy The Darth Vader Nutcracker You can also get a beautiful Mickey and Minnie Satin Tree Skirt. It has the words “Oh Boy” and “Happy Holidays” written around its edges with Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto in the middle ready for the holidays. ©Entertainment Earth The tree skirt is $43.61. Click Here To Buy The Mickey and Minnie Tree Skirt If you’ve got a Disney Princess fan in your life (or if you’re one yourself), you might want to hang the Disney Princesses Stocking up later this year. It features Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, and Ariel. ©Entertainment Earth You can pre-order the stocking for $11.99. Click Here To Pre-Order The Stocking So head on over to Entertainment Earth now to stock up on all your Disney holiday gear. If you spend $39 or more, you can also get free shipping with code SUNFREE22. The holidays will be here before you know it, so now’s a good time to grab what you might need! Heading to Disney World for the holidays? Be sure to read up on everything that will be going on throughout the resort for the holiday season, including the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! It’s Never Too Early to Knock Out Holiday Shopping With These 11 Disney Deals! 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 start your holiday shopping early? Let us know in the comments! The post Take Advantage of This HUGE Disney Sale While You Still Can! 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 love a good Marvel movie! ©Marvel Marvel’s newest movie, Thor: Love and Thunder hits theaters on July 8th! Tickets are out now, and we’ve already seen an awesome trailer, an NFT giveaway, and a Thor marathon happening at the El Capitan Theater! We just found another Thor giveaway for anyone worthy of wielding Mjolnir! Xbox is giving away an exclusive Mjolnir themed Xbox Series X! The console itself looks like Thor’s iconic hammer, and you can enter to get it for free! Here’s how you enter! All you have to do is follow @Xbox on Twitter, and retweet their promotional post with the hashtag #ThorLoveandThunderXboxSweepstakes. You must be 18+ to enter, and you have until July 21st to try for this Mjolnir Xbox Series X! ©Marvel If gaming isn’t really your thing, then there are still tons of other Thor-themed items that are already out! This Mjolnir wristlet turns Thor’s mighty hammer into a cute fashion statement! Mjolnir Wristlet It’s available now on shopDisney for $29.99! Click here to get the Mjolnir Wristlet! There’s also a Thor: Love and Thunder LEGO set that’s been released. You can now build the Goat Boat that Thor and his crew take on their newest adventure! ©Disney The Goat Boat LEGO set is available on shopDisney for $49.99! Click here to get the Goat Boat LEGO set! That’s all we’ve got for this mighty Thor update! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Questionable Thor Mickey Ears that are Available 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. Are you going to enter to win the Thor: Love and Thunder Mjolnir Xbox Series X? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Win a FREE Marvel-Themed Xbox! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s your favorite thing to eat at a Disney World restaurant? Fritz Freeze Is it something that’s still on the menu, or has it disappeared with no hope of potentially ever seeing it again (we see you Monte Cristo and Fuzzy Tauntaun)? Is it a classic snack like Dole Whip or something newer like the Wookiee Cookie? All we know is that Disney World restaurant menus are constantly changing, and we do our best to keep up with it. So let’s get on with the Disney World restaurant menu updates from this week! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood & Vine There’s a new Allergy-Friendly entree on the menu at Hollywood & Vine: Seared Chicken Breast — Seared Chicken Breast served with a Vegetable Pearl Pasta Risotto and Arugula Salad (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies). Hollywood & Vine Keep in mind that this location is going back to buffet dining on August 28th. Read Our Most Recent Review Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano There have been a LOT of changes at Mama Melrose’s. Here’s what’s changed under Appetizers: Crispy Calamari increased from $14 to $15 Under Entrees, here’s what’s different: Option to Substitute Chicken with the Shrimp Campanelle increased from $23 to $26 Mama’s Italian Pasta is now made with Fettuccini tossed with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic, Artichokes, Butter, and White Wine Sauce and price increased from $19 to $21 Mama’s Italian Pasta with Chicken is now made with Fettuccini tossed with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic, Artichokes, Butter, and White Wine Sauce and price increased from $22 to $24 Mama’s Italian Pasta with Chicken Under Desserts, the following has changed: REMOVED: Traditional Cannoli REMOVED: Chocolate and Cherry Tort ADDED: Mini Cannoli Trio — Orange Cream, Caramel Butterscotch, and Traditional Cannoli with Chocolate Chips garnished with Chocolate Sauce and Powdered Sugar for $10 ADDED: Mama’s Cookie To Go — An assorted box of cookies and biscotti: Lemon Crinkle Cookie, Pine Nut Cookie, Butter Cookie with Nonpareils, and Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti for $11.50 Mama Melrose’s ADDED: Cherry Chocolate Cake — Plant Based chocolate cake with a Morello cherry pomegranate molasses sauce for $8.50 ADDED: Colors of Italy Cheesecake — Lemon Cheesecake layered with a Raspberry Marmalade and Olive Oil Cake topped with a Whipped Raspberry Panna Cotta and finished with a Raspberry Basil Sauce. Garnished with halves of Sparkle Fresh Raspberries for $8 ADDED: Blueberry Frangipane Tart — Blueberry Frangipane in a Vanilla Tart Shell with a Blueberry Compote topped with a Pistachio Powder and Pistachio Brittle for $9 See our REVIEW of all of these changes here! Sci-Fi Dine-In Here’s what’s different at Sci-Fi Dine-In under Entrees: ADDED: Chicken Salad Sandwich — House-made Chicken Salad in a creamy mayonnaise blend with Granny Smith Apples, Celery and Spices served on a Fresh Baked Multigrain Croissant with Applewood-smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Vine-ripened Marinated Tomatoes and Cilantro-Avocado Aioli for $18 REMOVED: Oven-Roasted Turkey Sandwich Sci-Fi Dine-In Those are the only changes here, though. Read Our Most Recent Sci-Fi Dine-In Review Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge We’ve got one change at Nomad Lounge: the Sinaloa Sangria increased from $12 to $13. Nomad Lounge That’s it, though! Here’s Our Latest Review! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Fresh Mediterranean Market The breakfast buffet has increased in price from $22.99 per adult to $24.99 per adult. The children’s buffet has increased from $12.99 to $14.99. Fresh Mediterranean Market This is the only change we’ve seen here. Read a Review of Fresh Mediterranean Market The Fountain There are some changes happening at The Fountain, too. Under Soup/Salad, here are the updates: Chicken Caesar Salad increased from $17 to $19 Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad increased from $16.50 to $19.50 Asian Salmon Salad increased from $18 to $20 The Fountain at The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Festival Under Shakes and other Fountain Specialties, the following has changed: Shakes and Malts increased from $8 to $9 Fountain Floats and Sodas decreased from $8 to $7 Fountain Frappuccino increased from $8.50 to $9.50 Peppermint Shake increased from $8.50 to $9.50 Sunshine Smoothie increased from $8.50 to $9.50 Grasshopper increased from $12 to $13 Stawberri Kookies increased from $8.50 to $13 Coco Loco Shake increased from $8.50 to $9.50 PB&J Shake increased from $8.50 to $9.50 Blastin’ Brownie Sundae increased from $10 to $11 Banana Split increased from $10 to $12 New Year’s Resolution Shake Here’s what’s changed under Ice Cream: Single Scoop – Cake or Sugar Cone increased from $6.50 to $7.50 Single Scoop – Waffle Cone increased from $6.50 to $7.50 Double Scoop – Cake or Sugar Cone increased from $7.50 to $8.50 Double Scoop – Waffle Cone increased from $8.50 to $9.50 Soft Serve – Small increased from $5.50 to $6.50 Soft Serve – Large increased from $6.50 to $7.50 Soft Serve – Small Waffle Cone increased from $6.50 to $7.50 Soft Serve – Large Waffle Cone increased from $7.50 to $8.50 Read Our Latest Review! Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP! There have been some changes with the Wine by the Bottle Menu at Everything POP! REMOVED: ALL Parducci Wines ADDED: McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut Rosé, New Zealand — 750 mL Bottle – Gentle floral notes of crushed red berries and rose petals are met with delicious, fresh flavors of strawberry, cranberry, peach, and raspberry for $34 Everything Pop ADDED: McBride Sisters Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand — 750 mL Bottle – Generous tropical fruits pair with lemongrass and citrus aromas. Ripe peach and mango aromas play with greener fruits like feijoa and Fuji apple for $26 Read A Recent Review From Here! Those are all the updates we have for this week, but remember to always check the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app before you eat at a restaurant — you never know when changes might happen! We’ll keep you updated, too, though! Need to know more about making dining reservations in Disney World? You can make reservations as early as 60 days out from the first day of your stay if you’re staying at a Disney World resort. Learn how to make a reservation 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. Did your favorite Disney World restaurant get hit by price increases this week? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Menu Items and Price Increases Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How do YOU get to Disney World? Do you fly to Disney World? If you live in the U.S., you have a few options: you can fly or you can drive. However, if you live in Europe, you pretty much HAVE to fly, but at least there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to airlines. Now, though, ANOTHER airline will soon offer flights from Europe to Orlando. The Orlando Business Journal reports that Norse Atlantic Airways will soon begin to offer flights to Orlando. The Scandinavian airline will offer nonstop flights three times a week from Oslo, Norway to Orlando beginning on July 5th. ©Norse Atlantic Airways Flights will be on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which have a capacity of carrying anywhere from 200-300 passengers. This comes during the busy summer travel season. Previously, both Avelo Air and Breeze Airways began offering routes from Charleston to Orlando. Orlando International Airport Need to know how to get from Orlando International Airport to Disney World? You have many options: renting a car, getting a rideshare, hiring a private shuttle service, or taking a shared shuttle service like Mears Connect or The Sunshine Flyer. Here’s a step-by-step guide on the easiest ways to get to Disney World from the airport. Once you’re in Disney World, you might need some tips on how to get around. We’ve got a guide covering all the transportation you’ll find in Disney World, from buses to the Monorail to the Skyliner. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Here’s What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled 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 from Europe and headed to Disney World soon? Let us know what airline you use to get to Orlando in the comments! The post ANOTHER Airline Will Offer Nonstop Flights to Orlando Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it just us, or does it seem like Disney World is constantly changing? The Finding Nemo Show Has Opened! Of course, that’s not always a bad thing. For example, Disney World recently welcomed back the reimagined Finding Nemo show, the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet at Adventurers Outpost, and the Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue. But the fun doesn’t stop there, as we’re about to see many more changes around the parks. So, to prepare you for what July holds, we compiled a list of all the things you need to know if you’re visiting Disney World in July! 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival The most wonderful time of the year is approaching (no, not the holiday season)! We’re talking about the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, which begins on July 14th. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival The festival is open to all guests (as long as you have a valid ticket and park reservation), with the option to purchase unique food and fun drinks from the festival booths. Aside from the booths, the festival also has an exciting concert series, as well as other activities — like cheese crawls! Check Out More Information About the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Here Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 If you were hoping to visit Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360, it will, unfortunately, be closed for the month of July. This area housed the Appleseed Orchard Booth at last year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and the booth is returning this year. 2021 Appleseed Orchard Booth With that in mind, we don’t think the location will truly be “closed,” as it will most likely be used for the festival. Check Out the Appleseed Orchard Booth Here Return of Festival of the Lion King When the shutdown ended, guests were given a different version of the Lion King show, called A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King. Starting July 5th, however, the show will be closed to guests. A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King When the show reopens on July 16th, it will be the full, pre-pandemic version, and will be called Festival of the Lion King once again! Learn More About the Return of the Festival of the Lion King Harmony Barbershop The Harmony Barber Shop is a full-service shop that will return on July 31st. This location offers beard trims, haircuts for both adults and children, and the popular “My First Haircut” experience, which is when a child receives their first haircut along with a commemorative pair of Mickey ears, an official milestone certificate, and a keepsake lock of hair. Harmony Barber Shop This will be the first time the shop’s doors will open post-shutdown. So be sure to grab a haircut when the shop reopens! Check Out Harmony Barber Shop’s Updated Pricing Victoria & Albert’s Reopening In other reopening news, guests can also look forward to the return of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Victoria & Albert’s The fine-dining restaurant will reopen on July 28th! Check Out More Information About the Reopening of Victoria & Albert’s Characters Return to Star Wars Launch Bay We’ve been awaiting the return of these galactic heroes (and foes), so we’re really excited to welcome them back to Hollywood Studios on July 17th! Launch Bay Chewbacca, BB-8, and Darth Vader will be available to meet once again, and you can use Lightning Lanes via Genie+ to bypass the standby line. Check Out More About the Return of These Characters at Launch Bay Peter Pan and Snow White in Fantasyland Get the kiddos ready for this one! Both Peter Pan and Snow White will return to Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom this month! Look at that perfect red pout! You can expect to meet them once again on July 10th. Check Out All of the Characters Returning Soon to Disney World Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long This fun campfire experience is returning to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on July 6th! Campfire Sing-A-Long! Here, guests can expect to roast marshmallows, sing songs, and meet Chip ‘n’ Dale! The experience as a whole is generally free, as long as you bring your own s’more supplies! But if you forget, you can purchase a kit while you’re there. Check Out More About Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long 4th of July Weekend There are tons of ways to celebrate the 4th of July while you’re in Disney World! So festive! You can grab one of the special treats Disney has released for the holiday, or watch “Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” which will take place on July 3rd and July 4th at 9:20PM in Magic Kingdom. Check Out More About this Special Fireworks Show And those are all of the things you need to know about Disney World in July! For more about the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, click here. Or, for more about the reopening of Victoria & Albert’s, click here! Berkshire “Porchetta”at Victoria & Albert’s And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! The Big Thing You Forgot to Do Before Your Disney World Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which change are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Things You Need to Know About Disney World in July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You never know what’s gonna happen at Disney World, and we’ve come to expect the unexpected! Tower of Terror From ride closures, to crowds, to wait times, to weather, you should be prepared for whatever might come your way in Disney World! Sometimes, your favorite ride closes unexpectedly, and you can’t do anything about it. This Hollywood Studios ride has seen a lot of closures lately, and we got some more details! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was down again in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This has been a pretty regular occurrence this year, with several big closures in January and April. There was no estimate for how long the ride would be closed today, and one of the Cast Members gave us some insight as to why the ride has been down so much. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is down again! The ride had already shut down twice this morning before we talked to the Cast Member about the closure, and they said that there could be another closure at any time. The Cast Member also told us that the ride hasn’t gotten a full refurbishment since reopening, which explains why the ride has needed to close so many times. No one’s here! Currently, the ride is back up and running, but this is a ride you’ll want to keep an eye on when you’re visiting Hollywood Studios! Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app to see when the ride goes down or to check on the wait times when the ride is running. We’re sad to see such a great ride down, but at lease we know why it’s happening, and hopefully RNRC gets some TLC soon. There are tons of other amazing rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the best way to get on all of your favorite rides in this busy park is by using Disney’s Genie+ system. We have all of the guides you need to get the most out of the service, and you can check out all of our Genie tips and tricks here! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see all of the Disney World Rides that are Closed 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. Has your favorite ride ever closed down on you in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is Having a ROUGH Year in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is home to some of the best in world-class entertainment. Frozen Sing Along Lightning Lane From the Festival of the Lion King to the action-packed Indiana Jones EPIC Stunt Spectacular to the Dapper Dans to the new Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond, you can expect to be entertained to your heart’s content in Disney World. However, it looks like one show is temporarily closing soon. Okay, Frozen fans…we know how much you love singing along to “Let It Go” at the For the First Time In Foreve: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but you’ll soon have to actually LET IT GO — the show, that is — because it’s looks like it is temporarily closing on August 22nd. ©Disney There are no times listed through at least August 31st, according to the Disney World calendar (that’s as far as the calendar goes for now). Don’t worry, though, this show is listed on Disney World’s refurbishment calendar, so hopefully it won’t be closed for long! Frozen Sing-Along So if you really need to catch this show, be sure to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios before it closes. In the meantime, though, you can still get your Frozen fix over in EPCOT with the Frozen Ever After attraction and meet Anna and Elsa in the Norway Pavilion. Of course, as we previously mentioned, there’s plenty of other entertainment to take in at Disney World, so be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for everything available, as well as showtimes! As always, we’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post 'Frozen' Sing-Along to Temporarily CLOSE Soon in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a BIG week for Disney news! EPCOT The Fuzzy Tauntaun drink is MISSING from Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets went on sale for select guests, and Mirabel has finally made her Disney World debut! There are some exciting things happening, and in Disney World, big changes are coming — let’s take a look at the biggest construction updates from this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run There are a few new walls up over at TRON! The perimeter of this attraction is officially starting to take shape. It looks like there will be several curved walls on the outer areas, mimicking the curves of the ride’s canopy. There’s a new wall up at TRON! And, while we were eating dinner over at California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we got to see quite the light show! You can see TRON lit up all the way on the right. California Grill Views Disney hasn’t shared an opening timeline for this attraction yet, so stay tuned for the latest updates! Everything We Know About the TRON Ride! Walt Disney World Railroad We know, we know. This doesn’t LOOK like a picture of the Walt Disney World Railroad. But, in the center of this photo is where you’ll find the tunnel that runs under TRON! TRON construction and Walt Disney World Railroad train tunnel Construction on TRON has temporarily suspended operations of the Walt Disney World Railroad. Hopefully, we will be able to ride this train again soon! EPCOT Mitsukoshi In the Japan Pavilion, the Mitsukoshi pick-a-pearl area is walled off by sheets. Pearl section blocked off This area had been closed for quite a while, but now it’s completely blocked off. We’ll keep an eye on this for updates! Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana If you’re looking for the center of EPCOT, it’s a little bit hard to find right now. Construction has been underway on Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana for a long time, and we’re now seeing construction of what will be CommuniCore Plaza and Hall. This is what the middle of EPCOT looks like! CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall are two new parts of the EPCOT Transformation, and you can read about them here! Check Out the Latest Journey of Water Construction Update Here Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop The Toy Story Mania Gift Shop is still under construction and will potentially be replaced by the new shop coming to Toy Story Land. Toy Story Mania exit For now, guests have to exit through a detour with no Toy Story gear to greet them on the way out. Here’s What We Know About What’s Coming to Toy Story Land Disney Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Polynesian is undergoing an expansion that will feature brand-new guest rooms, dining, and shopping locations. For now, several areas of the resort are blocked off to guests. Several areas around the Poly are walled off. As part of the expansion, the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show was ended, and the building it was housed in has been demolished. The Spirit of Aloha building is gone. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest construction updates so you’re prepared for your Disney World visit! Check Out the Latest Updates on the Polynesian Village Expansion Keep in mind that Disney World guests are still required to book park pass reservations in addition to having valid theme park admission — you can check out summer park pass availability here! Don’t like waiting in line? Consider purchasing Disney Genie+ so you can skip the standby line at participating attractions! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you used Disney Genie+? Let us know in the comments! The post The 6 BIGGEST Construction Updates from Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

June was a jam-packed month in Disney World! Cinderella Castle So many things happened in June, like the announcement of holiday offerings in both Disney World and Disneyland, the return of popular offerings, and more! Let’s get into the biggest things that we learned in Disney World in June! Brightline High-Speed Rail Disney announced that it would be backing out of an originally proposed deal for a high-speed rail station at Disney Springs. The Brightline train was proposed to leave from the Orlando International Airport and make several stops around Orlando, including one at Disney Springs. ©Brightline The rail corridor map has unfortunately been redrawn and plans no longer include a stop at Disney Springs, though there will still be a stop near Disney World property that guests traveling to Disney from the airport will be able to use. The train will also stop at Universal Orlando. Click here to read more about WHY Disney backed out of airport train deal Bob Chapek’s Contract Renewal While this isn’t news that happened IN Disney World per se, it is big and will affect Disney World. Bob Chapek’s contract as CEO of The Walt Disney World Company was renewed in June for three more years. Disney CEO Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary Chapek started as Disney CEO in February 2020 and has gotten a lot of backlash since then for various reasons, including things like the park pass reservation system, increased prices in the parks, and the recently plummeting of Disney stock prices. Click here to see what Disney executives have to say about how inflation is affecting the parks Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopening Date Announced Back in May, Disney announced that the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique would be reopening in 2022, but a specific date was not provided, but in June, we learned that the boutique will be reopening in both Disney World and Disneyland on August 25th! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique In Disney World, this only goes for the boutique in the Magic Kingdom, the locations at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney Springs will be reopening at a later date. Click here to see the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique coming to the Disney Wish cruise ship! Harmony Barber Shop Pricing Also located in the Magic Kingdom, the Harmony Barber Shop is reopening on July 31st! Recently, Disney released some updated pricing information for the various services offered at the barber shop. Harmony Barber Shop Most of the services went up in a price by a few dollars, including the My First Haircut experience, which is where toddler-aged children can get their first haircut, along with a commemorative pair of ears, a certificate, and a keepsake lock of hair. This service will now start at $28 per child. Click here to read more about the Harmony Barber Shop updated pricing information! EPCOT International Food & Wine Menus Announced The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be starting in just a couple of weeks on July 14th, and June brought us the menus for the booths at the festival! EPCOT Festival Passports There will be a number of new and returning food and drink items at the festival, and we’ll be bringing you all of our thoughts, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for our full reviews. Click here to see everything NEW coming to the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Enchantment Twice Per Night For a limited time in July, the Enchantment fireworks in Magic Kingdom will have two showtimes, one at the usually scheduled 9:20PM and then again at 11PM. Disney Enchantment The twice nightly shows will begin on July 14th, but by July 24th, showtimes are back to only one each night. Click here to read more about the Enchantment fireworks! New Theme for Top of the World Lounge The Top of the World Lounge is located at the top of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It is a lounge for Disney Vacation Club Members only, and it has been closed for some time now, though we knew that it would reopening “soon.” Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney recently announced that the lounge will be reopening on July 11th, and when it does, it will have a new theme based on Disney villains! Click here to read more about the new theme for the Top of the World Lounge in Disney World! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party In June, Disney celebrated Halfway to the Holidays, and part of the celebration was the announcement that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning to the Magic Kingdom this year (for the first time since 2019!). Christmas Party Crowds | 2019 Disney also released information regarding pricing and which nights guests will be able to attend the party. Click here to see a FULL list of prices and dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Festival of the Holidays Also during Halfway to the Holidays, Disney announced that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning, as well. Festival of the Holidays Returning with it will be the festival kitchens serving up holiday foods from around the world, the Holiday Cookie Stroll, and the Candlelight Processional. The festival begins on November 25th. Click here to see everything announced for the 2022 holiday season in Disney World! More Characters Returning We also got more news about character meet-and-greets and interactions that will be returning to the parks. We now know that characters will be returning to Pete’s Silly Side Show in the coming months, and on July 10th, Peter Pan and Snow White meet-and-greets are returning to Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom! Snow White meet and greet! And that’s not all because Disney also shared that Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, and Tigger will also be returning for meet and greets! Plus in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll once again be able to meet Darth Vader at the Star Wars Launch Bay, plus Chewbacca and BB-8, too! Also in Hollywood Studios, you’ll be able to meet characters from Toy Story, and Donald’s Dino-Bash is returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well! Click here to read more about character meet-and-greets returning to Disney World! Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long Disney announced that the Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long is returning to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on July 6th! Campfire Sing-A-Long The Sing-A-Long is free to attend and guests can roast marshmallows (s’mores kits are an additional fee), sing songs and meet Chip ‘n’ Dale! Once all the fun is over, you’ll have the opportunity to watch a movie, as well. Click here to learn more about the Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long! Mirabel From ‘Encanto’ Makes Her Debut On June 26th, Mirabel from the popular Disney movie Encanto made her Disney World debut in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! Hi Mirabel! This cavalcade currently runs twice per day at 5:10PM and 6:20PM, and as of now, this is the only time you can see Mirabel in Disney World. Click here to see Mirabel in the Adventure Friends Cavalcade! Genie+ Additions June saw the addition of some new experiences to Genie+. Both the Adventurers Outpost meet-and-greet where you meet Mickey and Minnie and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! were added to the service. Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost This means that you can skip the line for these experiences if you pay for the Genie+ service. Click here to read more about Disney Genie+ 4th of July Fireworks With 4th of July just around the corner, June saw the announcement of the return of the special Independence Day fireworks to both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! Patriotic Pluto Photo Op on Independence Day in 2021 “Disney’s Celebrate America — a Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will be available for viewing in the Magic Kingdom on both July 3rd and July 4th and will take the place of Disney’s Enchantment both nights. Disney did not share many details on the EPCOT 4th of July fireworks, but in the past the EPCOT show has been a short sequence following the main fireworks event of the evening. Click here to see all of the food coming to Disney World and Disneyland for the 4th of July! Buffet Returning to Hollywood & Vine Hollywood & Vine is a character dining experience located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood & Vine It was traditionally a buffet prior to the pandemic-related closures, but since its reopening, it has been a prix fixe style restaurant. Disney recently announced that the buffet will be returning on August 28th! Click here to see the COMPLETE list of back-to-normal character dining experiences in Disney World! Victoria & Albert’s Reopening Date Victoria & Albert’s is the fanciest and most signature dining experience at Disney World. It is located at the Grand Floridian and has received many fine dining awards. It has been closed since 2020, but in June, we learned when the restaurant will be reopening! Victoria & Albert’s The restaurant will be reopening on July 28th with a reimagined dining room! Click here to read our 2020 review of Victoria & Albert’s! Genie+ Changes June also saw a few changes to Disney Genie+, the new paid way to skip the line at Disney attractions. Guests pay $15 for each person in their party on each day they would like to use the service. Previously, Genie+ was purchased in advance of your Disney World trip, but in June, it became only available to purchase at midnight the day you wanted to use it. Disney Genie June also saw Disney make the 120-minute rule official. The 120-minute rule states that guests can make another Lightning Lane selection 120 minutes after they make the first one if that Lightning Lane selection was for later in the day. So for example, if you reserve a Lightning Lane for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for 4PM that day, you could make another Lightning Lane selection two hours later, at 11PM. Click here to see a step-by-step guide to using Genie+ Minnie Vans Returning In June, we learned that Minnie Vans would be returning to Disney World, and then we saw that happen! Minnie Van Minnie Vans have returned to Disney World! You can book a Minnie Van using the Lyft app and then use them to go anywhere within Disney World. One change to the service is that the Minnie Vans no longer provide transportation to and from the airport, like they had previously. Click here for everything you need to know about Minnie Vans And that’s everything we learned in Disney World in June! There’s a lot to look forward to as we head into July, including the return of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, the opening of the Harmony Barber Shop, and more! It even sports a traditional barber shop pole! As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and information! Click here to see 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. What news are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post 18 Huge Disney World NEWS Drops You Missed Last Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article