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Are you a Star Wars fan? Dok Ondar has stuff to sell you We had the opportunity to cover EVERYTHING from the Star Wars Hotel, as well as ALL the big news from this year’s recent Star Wars Celebration, including new Star Wars merchandise coming to Disney Parks. Remember when Disney asked Star Wars fans to vote on the next Legacy Lightsaber Hilt, though? Well, now we know the results of the voting! So here’s which lightsaber hilts were up for grabs during voting: Jocasta Nu, Quinlan Vos, Depa Billaba, Barriss Offee, Sifi-Dyas, and Padawan Caleb Dume! The winner? It was Padawan Caleb Dume, who Star Wars fans know as Kanan Jarrus from the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. More than half of the votes from fans were for this lightsaber hilt! ©Disney Caleb Dume was a young Jedi Padawan who survived Order 66. To hide his identity, he changed his name and went underground. He kept his lightsaber in pieces on his belt to hide his identity (he could quickly put it together when needed). ©Disney Disney also revealed a first look at the upcoming Plo Kloon Legacy Lightsaber Hilt. ©Disney Both Legacy Lightsaber Hilts will be available at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disney World and Disneyland beginning on July 8th — so mark those calendars! But wait! Because Disney also revealed when fans could get their hands on the Limited Edition Ahsoka Tano Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Set will be available at Dok Ondar’s, too! This set features a case that plays Ahsoka’s theme song when opened and comes with two lightsaber hilts like the ones she used in Star Wars: Rebels. ©Disney Only 6,000 of these sets are available and they will arrive in Dok Ondar’s ONLY at Disney World on July 1st. Once it’s gone, though, it’s gone! If you haven’t visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge yet, you can read up all about it here! There’s SO much to do, but we highly recommend downloading the Play Disney Parks mobile app to interact with the world there in an entirely new way. Play Disney Parks App for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney Thinking about booking a stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? We’ve got all your questions answered here, as well as a ton of food reviews, a guide, and more! Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News and Details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Don-Okdar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! Will you be grabbing one of these lightsabers or the lightsaber hilt set? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Lightsaber Hilts Coming to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Any 1990s boy band fans out there? It’s time to get EXCITED. 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Not long ago Disney announced the dates for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, booth menus, and the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, and we were super stoked to see Boyz II Men on the initial lineup. Now Disney has released the FULL lineup and y’all, there are some BIG names here! The Eat to the Beat Concert Series takes place on select nights during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, with musicians taking the stage at the America Gardens Theatre. Most showtimes take place at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled for any changes. Without further ado, here’s the full lineup for the 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series! July 14-15 – Baha Men July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 22-23 – Tonic (NEW) July 24-25 – Jeremy Camp (NEW) July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply Aug. 26-27 – Blanco Brown (NEW) Aug. 28-29 – 98° Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW) Sept. 11-12 – Jimmie Allen Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW) Sept. 18-19 – American Authors Eat to the Beat Concert Series Sept. 23-24 – BBMAK Sept. 25-26 – Postmodern Jukebox Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW) Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E. Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special Oct. 14-15 – Robert Randolph Band (NEW) Oct. 16-17 – Newsboys (NEW) Oct. 21-22 – Ray Parker Jr. (NEW) Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean Oct. 28-31 – Hanson Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men Nov. 11-12 – Kenny G Nov. 13-14 – Sugar Ray 98°! HANSON! Boyz II Men! WHAT! Are you screaming, too? Imagine sitting in the America Gardens Theatre watching them perform! America Gardens Theatre Eat to the Beat Dining Packages are also coming back this year and guests will be able to reserve spots for the shows by purchasing a Dining Package for performances from Friday to Money. Reservations opened on May 24th, 2022, so you may want to RUN if you want a guaranteed seat for your favorite artist! Click here to see all the restaurants and prices available for Eat to the Beat Dining Packages! Keep following DFB for more 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival news! FULL LIST of the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menu items! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting EPCOT for one of these concerts? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL Lineup Announced for 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Annual Passholder Entrance Although the program was completely revamped last year, passholders still get access to a lot of perks, including discounts on dining, merchandise, events, and more! Soon, passholders will get even MORE exclusives, including experiences and more! Disney World just announced MORE exclusive for passholders in Disney Springs! First, how about some chocolate? The Ganachery will have a special chocolate square with Orange Bird just for passholders! The square will be available for purchase from July 5th through August 5th, while supplies last. ©Disney But wait — there’s more! Special merchandise featuring Orange Bird will also be available for purchase for passholders. Passholders can find these special designs for purchase at the on-demand kiosks at Marketplace Co-Op on July 5th. There will be Orange Bird headphone cases, phone cases, socks, and ornaments available! ©Disney But we’re still not done yet! Passholders who visit the PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs from July 5th to August 5th can get photos with Passholder-exclusive props. There’s even an exclusive Passholder-exclusive backdrop, too! ©Disney Need a cold beverage? Head on over to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar for a Passholder-Exclusive drink! The Boarding Pass (yep, that’s the drink’s name) is made with Old Forrest Straight Bourbon 86 Proof, Chambord, Lemonade, and an Orange Slice. Don’t want the alcohol? No problem — a non-alcoholic version is available, too. This drink will also be available from July 5th through August 5th. ©Disney Finally, Passholders can participate in the Annual Passholder Scavenger Hunt. From July 5th through August 5th, Passholders are invited to travel around Disney Springs to find all the hidden Orange Birds! A complimentary scavenger hunt map will be provided. Once all Orange Birds have been found, there’s one more puzzle to figure out using previous clues. Maps can be picked up at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories from 10AM to 10PM each day. ©Disney Note that for all of these Passholder exclusives, you must show your valid Passholder ID, as well as a government-issued photo ID. Interested in becoming an Annual Passholder. As of now, most Annual Pass sales are halted, but we’ll be keeping an eye on the situation and let you know when they will return. And just a note that July 5th is also the day that Flavors of Florida kicks off at Disney Springs. So you will also be able to try 44 limited time eats and drinks. You can see them all here! ©Disney In the meantime, learn more about the Annual Passholder program, along with how much it will cost you, here! Here’s What the Annual Pass Did to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you an Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 NEW Annual Passholder Exclusives Announced for Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Amazon Prime Day is coming up soon! On July 12th and 13th, you’ll be able to snag some great deals on all kinds of items, from clothes and electronics to home decor and pet supplies. We’ll be watching out for all the best Disney deals on Amazon, but you don’t even have to wait for July 12th to start saving! ©Amazon We’ve already spotted some early Prime Day sales on a bunch of Disney items. We told you about 3 of those deals last week, and now we’re back with MORE. Why not start the online shopping spree a little early? After all, you deserve a treat after all the hard work you’ve done this week. There are a few toys and several clothing items with BIG discounts that we found recently. First up is the Disney Princess Activity Tote. ©Amazon This activity kit comes with 1 tote, a 20-page activity pad, 4 sticker sheets, 10 markers, a double-sided magnet play scene, 4 magnetic sheets, and 2 magic reveal posters. It sounds like enough to keep the kiddos busy for a long time! ©Amazon It’s on sale now for $16.99, down from $24.99. That means you can save 32%! Click here to buy the Disney Princess Activity Tote. Disney has been in a very festive mood lately, with big announcements about the 2022 holiday season and some limited-time holiday treats in the parks. So why not join in the celebrations with the Lego Darth Vader Holiday Plush? ©Amazon This stuffed Vader is about 14″ tall and makes a perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life. It’s usually $30, but it’s 37% off and now costs $18.80. There are also Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, and Yoda Lego plushes, all of which are in a holiday mood. Click here to buy the Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Holiday Plush. And speaking of Star Wars and the holiday season, check out these Star Wars Matching Holiday Pajamas! There are a variety of patterns, including both festive patterns and normal Star Wars designs. ©Amazon You can get them in adult, kids, and baby sizes, so everyone in the family can match. And some of the pajamas are on sale — for example, the kids’ festive Star Wars pajama set is $14.30 now, which is down from $16.90. Click here to buy the Star Wars Matching Pajamas. OK, OK, we’ll stop talking about the holiday season…for now. There’s a Star Wars hoodie on Amazon right now that you can wear all year long! ©Amazon It’s red-orange with a pattern of characters, lightsabers, and ships all over. You can get it in sizes XS to XXL, and it’s 15% off now. It costs $29.60, which is down from $34.90. Click here to buy the Star Wars hoodie. Stepping away from the Star Wars theme, we also found some Kids’ Disney Princess Leggings, which are available in a variety of patterns and colors. ©Amazon A pack of 4 leggings costs $26.20, which is down from $30.90. This pack has Little Mermaid leggings, Beauty and the Beast leggings, and a couple of pairs with several princesses on them. Click here to buy the Kids’ Disney Princess Leggings. For the littlest ones, we found some Rainbow Minnie Baby Bodysuits, which come in a pack of 6. There are striped onesies, polka dots, and a few that have rainbows with Minnie ears on them! ©Amazon The pack of 6 costs $21.10, which is down from $24.90. Click here to buy the Minnie Rainbow Onesies. A lot more Disney deals will be available starting July 12th, so keep watching DFB because we’ll let you know about all the best ones. And if you’re in Disney World right now, be sure to check out some of the latest merchandise we spotted there, including $500 Minnie ears and a Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey. Stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see more early Amazon Prime Day 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. What are you planning to get on Amazon Prime Day? Let us know in the comments. The post Don't Miss 6 EARLY Amazon Prime Day Disney Deals! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Back in May, we gave you a taste of what we’ve been cooking up for this year’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare – and today it’s time for the main course! Let’s take a look at the full lineup of acts that will be serving up tunes at the EPCOT International […]View the full article

Calling ALL Annual Passholders: pull out those calendars! It’s time to mark down some important dates! Orange Bird Mural Annual Passholders are able to get some special perks in Disney World — from discounts on hotels, meals, and special events, to exclusive merchandise, and more. They also sometimes get FREE Annual Passholder magnets with some pretty fun designs. And now we’ve got an exciting update about a NEW Annual Passholder magnet coming to Disney World! Disney has announced that a NEW Orange Bird Annual Passholder magnet will be distributed in Disney World soon! An Orange Bird Annual Passholder magnet was released back in April of 2021, but this one has a new design! ©Disney Here are some basic things you need to know: The magnet will be available for a limited time — only from July 5th through August 5th. You’ll be able to grab it at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories at Disney Springs from 10AM to 10PM, while supplies last. A virtual queue is going to be utilized for this release, similar to what was done for the Mickey and Minnie Annual Passholder magnet. You won’t be able to pick up the magnet for other Annual Passholders in your family or friend group. Instead, Disney has specified that each Passholder has to be present and they will have to show their Annual Pass card, MagicBand, or MagicMobile card, as well as a photo ID. ©Disney To access the queue, you’ll want to make sure that all of your family and friends who are Annual Passholders are connected to your account. While they’ll still need to be there to get their magnet, if you’re all connected — you’ll be able to sign up for the Virtual Queue together. You can’t access the virtual queue until you’re within 45 miles of Disney Springs, so just keep that in mind. Once you’re within that radius, you can go to the My Disney Experience app, select “Annual Passholder Magnet Pick-Up” on the home screen, and join the queue. The Queue will open at around 9:30AM each morning. It might reopen at different parts of the day, so be sure to check on that if it fills up in the morning! ©Disney Once you’ve joined the virtual queue, you’ll get an estimated return time. Once your return time is called, you’ll have 1 hour to get to the physical queue in Disney Springs. If you don’t make it in time, you’ll need to rejoin the virtual queue. ©Disney And that’s it! Just remember that it’s limited to 1 magnet per person, it’ll only be available while supplies last, and every Passholder has to be there in person to pick up their magnet. Disney has also indicated that they might discontinue the use of the virtual queue, depending on demand. So be sure to check and see what the situation is like ahead of your trip! ©Disney If you’re collecting ALL of those Annual Passholder magnets, mark your calendars for these dates and schedule a Disney trip between these days so you can grab one! Not an Annual Passholder but you want to become one? Right now, Disney has paused most annual pass sales, though there was a glitch that made it appear Annual Passes were on sale for a limited time. That glitch has since been corrected. Magnet Distribution sign Disney has not yet announced when more Annual Passes will go on sale, but we are on the lookout any and all updates. In the meantime, you can learn about how the pause of Annual Pass sales is impacting Disney World guests, click here to see how Disney World has CHANGED the way that Annual Passholders get discounts, or click here to see when you break even when it comes to Annual Passes. As always, stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to learn about what the Annual Pass did to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be picking up this magnet? Tell us in the comments! The post Virtual Queue Announced for NEW Disney World Annual Passholder Magnets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The day has arrived. Oga’s Cantina We’ve seen all kinds of menu changes impact a variety of restaurants in Disney World. From menu items being entirely removed, to price increases, and new items being added — it’s a big time for change in Disney World when it comes to food. Now, a super popular drink from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that we had been keeping a very close eye on for a while has DISAPPEARED. Here’s what we know so far. Back in May, we shared that some changes may soon impact the iconic Fuzzy Tauntaun drink from Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This drink is typically one you’d find at Oga’s Cantina in both Disney World and Disneyland. The Fuzzy Tauntaun If you’re not familiar with it, this drink is made with Cîroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply® Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, and “Buzz Button Tingling” Foam. The drink is well known and loved by many fans particularly because the Buzz Button foam makes your mouth go numb when drinking it! Fuzzy Tauntaun How is it able to do this? Well there is an ingredient mixed into the foam that is a natural painkiller. It comes from a Szechuan flower known as “Buzz Buttons.” The numbing sensation you’ll feel is very entertaining and unique, but it does wear off pretty quickly (so don’t worry about having a numb mouth while flying the Millennium Falcon!). Buzz Buttons Again, the drink’s effect (and great peach flavor) attracts many to it, but now you may not be able to get it! What Happened Before Back in May, the drink was REMOVED from the menu at Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland. A Cast Member told us there had been some “embargo” issues impacting their ability to get things from other planets. That sounded like it could potentially be a supply chain issue (though that wasn’t explicitly confirmed). Over at Disney World, the drink was still available in May, but a Cast Member did say that they were planning on changing the foam that is used in the drink. A Cast Member later told us that the flower used for the drink’s unique effect was going “extinct,” but that Disney was working quickly to find something to replace it and were testing formulas behind the scenes. At that time, the Cast Member said that their #1 goal was to keep the drink on the menu. Fuzzy Tauntaun Now, things have CHANGED. What’s Happening Now! On June 30th, 2022, we went back to Oga’s Cantina in Disney World and asked about the Fuzzy Tauntaun. A Cast Member there told us that the drink was NO longer available! Two more Cast Members also confirmed this, as well as a leader at the location. The Cast Members we spoke to said that they were not sure if it would be coming back, but that it “might.” Fuzzy Tauntaun Interestingly, the drink is still listed on the menu for Oga’s Cantina online for Disney World, but, again, according to the Cast Members we spoke to, it is not available. The drink is still removed from the Disneyland menu for Oga’s Cantina. Of course, keep in mind that this is just what we heard from the Cast Members we spoke to. Things are, of course, subject to change. Be sure to check and see what the situation is like during your visit. ©Disney If there are in fact supply chain issues or other problems Disney is experiencing with some of the ingredients used for the drink, particularly the reported “extinction” of the flower used for the numbing effect, it could be a while before we see this drink back on the menu (if in fact it’s able to return at all). We will continue to keep a close eye on all of the updates with this situation and we’ll let you know what we find. In the meantime, if you’re heading to Oga’s Cantina and looking for an alternative drink to pick, you could try some of the more underrated drinks at this place or go for something like the Jet Juice or the Jedi Mind Trick, which have been favorites of ours in the past! DJ R3X You can also click here to see how supply chain issues could impact your next Disney World trip. And stay tuned for more 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. Were you a fan of the Fuzzy Tauntaun? Tell us in the comments! The post The Fuzzy Tauntaun Drink Has Gone MISSING from Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“You’ve got the fox guarding the henhouse,” said attorney Ed Normand, who is representing the family of a boy whose foot and leg was crushed on ride. View the full article

Lightsaber fans, rejoice! Back in May during Star Wars Celebration, we announced the opportunity to vote for the next Legacy Lightsaber™ Hilt right here on the blog. We’ve tallied the results and the wait is finally over!View the full article

Legoland Florida offers “buy three, get one free” deal on Awesomer, Awesomest annual passes, which include Peppa Pig Theme Park and Orlando's Madame Tussauds and Sea Life. View the full article

It’s almost time for the annual Flavors of Florida event in Disney Springs! Flavors of Florida in 2021 Flavors of Florida is presented by Corksicle and it features all kinds of limited-time dishes and drinks inspired by Florida (the Sunshine State!), and there are a LOT of fun flavors from over 30 different restaurants to try this year! The event will run from July 5th to August 14th and we have the full list of foods coming to Disney Springs. If you want to check out this event, you can stop by the Disney Springs Welcome Center to grab an event guide and a map, and we recommend reviewing the full list of 44 limited-time food offerings to decide where you want to visit! ©Disney Below are the limited-time Flavors of Florida offerings in Disney Springs — from over 30 restaurants! Amorette’s Patisserie Blood Orange Éclair – Éclair filled with triple blood orange mousse, topped with tangy citrus jam and candied blood orange. Blue Citrus Sauvignon Blanc Slushie – Matua sauvignon blanc, Blue Curaçao syrup and lemonade. Served in a Flavors of Florida Corkcicle. The BOATHOUSE Coconut Panna Cotta – Coconut panna cotta, layered with mango gelée and topped with tropical fresh fruit, shredded coconut and a crispy coconut shortbread cookie. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Southern Fried Hand Pies – A pair of fried pastries filled with moonshine-glazed strawberry compote and served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Blood Orange Margarita – Dobel Diamanté tequila with fresh-squeezed lime juice and blood orange purée, garnished with a fresh Florida orange. ©Disney Chicken Guy! Florida Sunshine Shake – Hand-spun, vanilla, soft-serve ice cream and fresh Florida orange juice, topped with whipped cream and garnished with an orange wheel. (Not available for online orders.) City Works Eatery & Pour House Smokehouse Cuban – Hardwood-smoked pulled pork shoulder, ham, shaved hot link, smoked provolone, Robonaut Red mustard and spicy bread & butter pickles, on a Cuban roll. Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar Sunshine Orange Chill – St. Augustine vodka, orange juice, topped with Sprite and served in a souvenir Coca-Cola glass. D-Luxe Burger Lime Garage Burger – Deluxe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly and fried green tomato, served with an avocado, lime and jalapeno spread. Orange Garage Burger – Deluxe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, and lettuce, served with an orange and onion marmalade. Orange Bird Milkshake – Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange, topped with sprinkles. ©Disney Dockside Margaritas Strawberry Basil Margarita – Herradura reposado tequila and lime juice, with strawberry purée and garnished with shredded basil leaves. Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Orange Blossom Cupcake – Moist vanilla cupcake, piped with orange-flavored frosting, topped with orange zest and a flower garnish. (Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.) Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Citrus Dream Donut – Orange glazed donut with white buttercream, drizzled with orange icing and topped with an orange gummy and fresh mint leaf. Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam – Limited-edition summer treat, made with fresh-squeezed orange lemonade and topped with sweet cream foam. Frontera Cocina Shrimp Ajillo Tostada – Tostada topped with roasted garlic-guajillo Florida pink shrimp, avocado, jicama, local heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, orange, and a citrus-soy vinaigrette. ©Disney Gideon’s Bakehouse Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie – An almost-half-pound vanilla bean cookie infused with orange essence and mixed with dark chocolate, covered in pecan pralines and candied orange peel. The Ganachery Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate Treats – Strawberry chocolate, white crisp pearls, speculoos cookie crumbles and strawberry crispies. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Voodoo Shrimp – Sautéed Florida Gulf Shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction sauce, served over jalapeño-cheese cornbread. Green Gator – Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum mixed with melon liqueur, simple syrup and pineapple juice. Local Green Orlando Food Truck Kingston Mango Pineapple Lemonade – Tropical flavors of mango and pineapple with refreshing lemonade. ©Disney Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Florida Gulf Shrimp Tacos – Jerk-spiced shrimp served in a grilled corn tortilla with watermelon pico de gallo and topped with sliced jalapeno. Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned – A cocktail classic with a Florida summer twist. Florida Mule – Florida cane vodka, ginger beer, orange juice and simple syrup. Served in a Flavors of Florida Corkcicle. M&M’S Store M&M’S White Chocolate Key Lime Pie Candy – Brightly colored, white chocolate candies, available by the half-pound and pound from the color wall. Outdoor Vending Blood Orange Gin & Tonic – St. Augustine Gin, Tipplers orange liqueur, blood orange Monin and tonic water, garnished with an orange wedge. Paddlefish Key Lime Pie – A rich but tart key lime filling and airy toasted meringue. ©Disney The Polite Pig Cuban Sandwich – Classic Florida sandwich made with crusty bread and piled high with sliced ham, roasted pork, cheese, and dill pickles, spread with a tangy sauce. Key Lime Mojito – Rum cocktail, mixed with fresh-squeezed lime juice and club soda, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and lime. Rainforest Cafe Key Lime Ceviche Tostada – Shrimp, scallop, and mango ceviche, avocado mousse, and cilantro-cabbage slaw with citrus vinaigrette, accompanied by cilantro lime rice and Cuban black beans. Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA – West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Home Grown Strip Steak – A 12oz cut, grass-fed and locally raised at Florida’s Adena Farms, served with béarnaise sauce, Cipollini onions, sautéed wild mushrooms, and Raglan’s twice-cooked millionaire homemade chips. Salt & Straw Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper ice cream ©Disney Splitsville Luxury Lanes Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad – Grilled shrimp served over a spring mix with strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, onions and feta tossed in strawberry vinaigrette. Spiked Guava Lemonade – Guava puree and fresh-squeezed lemon juice with St. Augustine vodka, topped with a splash of soda water. Swirls on the Water Orange Bird DOLE Whip – Soft-serve DOLE Whip Orange topped with sprinkles and an Orange Bird garnish. Watermelon DOLE Whip – DOLE Whip Watermelon piled high on a slice of fresh watermelon. Limited quantities available daily, while supplies last. Terralina Crafted Italian Italian Sangria – Special blend of cabernet sauvignon, brandy, peach, and lemon, garnished with Florida orange slices and served by the glass or in a pitcher for four. T-REX Blackened Shrimp Salad – Salad greens dressed with Florida orange blossom honey and Key lime vinaigrette topped with blackened shrimp, seasonal berries, and goat cheese croutons. Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale – Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops, fermented in mangos to add a tropical, fruit-forward flavor. ©Disney Vivoli il Gelato Pineapple and Coconut Shake – A rich and creamy shake made with pineapple and coconut sorbetto, topped with a mini pineapple and coconut layer cake. Orange Blossom Gelato – Frozen Italian treat made with orange blossom pilsner beer and Savannah Bee orange blossom honey, served in a cup or waffle cone. Key Lime Cannoli – A delicate pastry shell filled with sweet cream made of ricotta and key limes. Wine Bar George Frozen Old Fashioned – DOLE Whip Orange blended with Hooten Young American whiskey and aromatic and orange bitters. (Purchase a Wine Bar George limited edition Corkcicle and enjoy a complimentary frozen drink.) And that’s the full list! If you’re interested in any of these flavors, visit Disney Springs sometime between July 5th and August 14th to celebrate Flavors of Florida. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World food news and updates! You can read ALL about Flavors of Florida in Disney World right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Flavors of Florida? Tell us in the comments! The post 44 Limited-Time Eats and Drinks Are Dropping in Disney Springs Soon! 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The moment that we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Let’s GO! It’s Wish Time! The Disney Wish has been christened and the inaugural sailing is just around the corner. We have so much information about the merchandise coming to the Disney Wish, plus entertainment like the live shows, as well as two unique dining experiences, a Marvel dining experience, and a Frozen-themed dining experience, as well. Now, we’re heading to one of the adults-only spaces on the ship to bring you our full review! Atmosphere Nightingale’s is a piano bar based off of the song (“Sing Sweet Nightingale”) in Cinderella (we’re already humming it), and it’s themed after the movie with lots of subtle touches to Cinderella in the decor. You might notice the various shades of blue and, of course, a piano! Nightingale’s The bar is located off of the lobby and is meant to serve as an extension of the Grand Hall, which is also fairytale-themed. You can grab fine wines and hand-crafted cocktails while listening to live entertainment! Bar Seating The piano is placed near the center of the room under an impressive chandelier, and if you look closely you may see the music notes and the “bubbles” that remind us of the “Sing Sweet Nightingale” scene in Cinderella, when she’s singing while washing the floors. Piano There’s a variety of seating available, including at the bar, individual tables, and some booths too. There are plush chairs and small tables surrounding the piano as well. Variety of Seating Let’s have a drink! Drinks This bar has an extensive wine list with some specialty cocktails as well. We had the opportunity to try their signature cocktail, the Sweet Nightingale, made with Hendricks Amazonia, Passion Fruit, Rosemary, and Mint for $20. Bartender making our drink The cocktail was served in an adorable glass bird (aka a nightingale). Bartender pouring our drink into…a bird? The passion fruit gave the cocktail a nice sweetness and it tempered the bite of the gin. Just about everyone is likely to enjoy this, and we found it amusing to drink out of a bird, too! So cute! Now the question is, should you visit this spot on the Disney Wish? Nosh or Not? Fly to to Nightingale’s if… You’re looking for an adults-only space. This lounge is available exclusively to adults, so whether you’re looking for some time away from your kids (send them to the Disney’s Oceaneer Club!) or you prefer to spend your time in adults-only spaces, this would be a great spot for you! You enjoy unique cocktails and extensive wine lists. The menu is full of wine and cocktails and who doesn’t want to drink out of a BIRD GLASS? We’d probably visit just to do that again! You love live entertainment! Nightingale’s will feature live piano entertainment at certain times, so sit back, relax, sip on your drink, and listen to the live music! Fly away from Nightingale’s if… You’re looking for family-friendly spaces. Whether you prefer to be with your kids or spend most of your time in spaces where the whole family can hang out, this isn’t it. You don’t care for “just drinks.” If you’re more interested in getting food with your drinks, you can stop by a variety of other locations around the Disney Wish! Live music isn’t your thing. Live entertainment can create a louder, more lively atmosphere, so you might want to skip it if you prefer to have one-on-one conversations in more quiet spaces. Overall If you’re looking for an adults-only spot to grab a drink, you might enjoy giving this a try! We enjoyed our cocktail (and especially the unique bird glass!), so we can’t wait to check it out again when there’s live music. We’ll be bringing you our thoughts from more of the dining experiences available onboard the Disney Wish cruise ship, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for those reviews! Click here to see an overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line restaurant! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this Cinderella-themed piano bar on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of The Disney Wish Cruise Ship. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink.You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. 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Have you considered what might go WRONG during your next Disney World trip? Things can go WRONG We don’t mean to sound all doom and gloom, but we’ve found that considering some potential hiccups before a vacation can help that trip run more smoothly. Before you head out to the parks, make sure you’ve planned for what you’ll do if it starts to rain, what kinds of backup plans you may need, and how you’ll handle any meltdowns (from children or adults — hey, it happens). Right now, we’re here to help you be prepared for another potential bump in the road: rides, attractions, and hotels that are CLOSED. So here’s a complete list of what’s going to be closed this July in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad will continue its years-long closure in this park through all of July. All of the stations are closed, and the trains are not currently running (except for the rare engine tests we’ve seen). Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date for the attraction. Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street Station We’re not expecting the Railroad to reopen until construction wraps up on the TRON: Lightcycle Run rollercoaster over in Tomorrowland. This construction has interrupted the tracks in that area of the park, which means the train can’t run. We don’t have an opening date for TRON yet, but we’re hoping that Disney announces one soon! Enchanted Tales with Belle Enchanted Tales with Belle is also closed in Magic Kingdom, and this attraction does not have a reopening date yet. Enchanted Tales with Belle You can sometimes find Belle at Princess Fairytale Hall, or spot her at the front of the Festival of Fantasy Parade, which runs through Magic Kingdom daily at 12PM and 3PM. Pete’s Silly Sideshow This character meet-and-greet location has been closed for a long time, but Disney finally announced that it will reopen sometime “in the coming months.” Although we don’t know the exact opening date, we’re excited to see Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy (the Great Goofini, as he’s known here) again soon! Pete’s Silly Sideshow is closed for now! In the meantime, we’re looking forward to meeting Peter Pan and Snow White in Fantasyland again when these characters return on July 10th. Disney also announced that Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, and Tigger will be making their return to Magic Kingdom for meet-and-greets soon! Harmony Barber Shop Did you know you can get your hair cut inside Magic Kingdom? The Harmony Barber Shop (a full-service barber shop) is located right on Main Street, U.S.A. It’ll reopen this month, on July 31st. Harmony Barber Shop Reservations are open NOW for this experience. Here’s a quick look at the pricing: Adult Haircut — starts at $21; Child’s Haircut — starts at $20; My First Haircut experience — starts at $28; Beard Trim — starts at $8. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Exciting news! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique now has a reopening date! This Disney princess and prince salon will open in Magic Kingdom on August 25th, 2022. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique The locations in Disney Springs and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will reopen “at a later date,” according to Disney. Reservations for this experience (which is for kids ages 3 to 12) open sometime in early August. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we have an exact opening date for those reservations. Click here to see the BEST Magic Kingdom attraction, according to YOU. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Festival of the Lion King The popular show A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King (a Broadway-style show featuring music from the beloved movie) will be closed from July 5th through the 15th. Festival of the Lion King When the show reopens on the 16th, it’ll actually return to being called The Festival of the Lion King, and some elements that have been missing from the show will be added back in! During the closure, performers will be practicing the Tumble Monkey scene (to Hakuna Matata) along with the aerial acrobatic bird scene (to Can You Feel the Love Tonight?), and both of those acts will once again be part of the show when it reopens. Learn more about the changes coming to The Festival of the Lion King here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid A few long-term closures are continuing in Hollywood Studios, including the Voyage of the Little Mermaid show. This show, which tells the story of Princess Ariel, has been closed for a long time and still doesn’t have a reopening date. Voyage of the Little Mermaid In the meantime, you can find a Little Mermaid-themed attraction over in Magic Kingdom: Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. Fantasmic! This fan-favorite nighttime show is still closed, and we don’t have a reopening date for it yet. The show has returned to Disneyland, however! Fantasmic! We do know that when Fantasmic! opens again in Hollywood Studios, it’ll have some updates including new characters and special effects. Character Meet-and-Greets at Star Wars Launch Bay Star Wars Launch Bay has been a bit of a ghost town for a while now, with only a few exhibits located inside. However, Disney announced that character meet-and-greets will be returning to this location on July 17th! Starting then, you’ll be able to meet Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and BB-8 here. Star Wars Launch Bay Also starting on July 17th, Lightning Lanes for these character meet-and-greets will be available on Genie+. If you purchase Genie+ for $15 per person per day, you can reserve Lightning Lanes at certain attractions around the parks. When you get to these attractions, you can skip the standby line. Star Wars: Galactic Spectacular This nighttime show, which includes projections on the Chinese Theatre at the end of Hollywood Boulevard, has been unavailable for a long time now. Disney hasn’t announced when it will return. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular ©Disney In the meantime, you can watch the Wonderful World of Animation show, which plays at the same location (the end of Hollywood Boulevard, by the Chinese Theatre) nightly at 9PM. Double-check the My Disney Experience app when you’re here to make sure this show is playing during your visit. Check out some recent FLOODING at Hollywood Studios here. EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 is located in the Canada pavilion (of course), and it’s currently closed. This spot closed to make room for the Appleseed Orchard booth at EPCOT’s upcoming 2022 International Food & Wine Festival. Canada Far & Wide Since the food booth is located inside the attraction, we’re not expecting Canada Far & Wide to reopen until the festival concludes on November 19th. See all the NEW food and drinks coming to the 2022 Food & Wine Festival. Disney World Hotels Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort A couple of restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort are going to be closed in July. Victoria & Albert’s will reopen on July 28th, and reservations for this luxurious restaurant are available now. When it reopens, this spot will have some updates to both the menu and decor. Main Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s | 2018 Narcoossee’s is going to close beginning July 14th — reservations for this restaurant are open through July 13th. Disney has said that Narcoossee’s won’t reopen until sometime next year, so it’s getting quite the refurbishment! Narcoosse’s Disney’s Grand Floridian has some new Resort Studios, which opened at the end of June 2022. These DVC rooms have a Mary Poppins Returns theme. The new rooms! You can book the new Resort Studios now — they’re open to both DVC members and regular guests. Click here to take a tour of the new Resort Studios with us! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is now permanently closed. In fact, the building where the show was located has been demolished. The Spirit of Aloha dinner show is no more. Disney is in the process of constructing a new DVC building on the site where Spirit of Aloha used to be. The new building will have DVC villas, as well as some shopping and dining locations. ©Disney | Polynesian Village Resort concept art We’re expecting this new building to open sometime in late 2024. In the meantime, guests at the Polynesian Village Resort should expect to see and hear some construction during their stay. Check out the demolition taking place at this hotel. Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park opened for a brief time last year, but the park is now closed once again. Disney hasn’t announced yet when it could reopen. Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach If you’re looking for a way to cool off in Disney World this summer, head to Typhoon Lagoon — Disney World’s other water park. This park has a lazy river, several slides, and some new snacks to try. Check out Typhoon Lagoon here! There ya have it! Everything that’s closed for refurbishment in Disney World this July. There are a few ongoing projects for attractions that haven’t even opened yet, and you can check out some of those here. And don’t forget that some rides and attractions can close without advanced notice, such as when the weather is bad. Keep checking your My Disney Experience app to get real-time updates about what’s available in the parks. Magic Kingdom We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned with DFB! Click here to see limited-time snacks coming to Disney World in July! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post All the Disney World Hotels and Rides that Are CLOSED In July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time for Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE! From July 5 through August 14, over 30 restaurants and shops at Disney Springs will be celebrating fresh flavors from the Sunshine State. These locations are serving up a slice of summer with refreshing beverages and delicious dishes, all inspired by Florida. Let’s dive right into all the foodie fun!View the full article

Disney World TRIED to get away with THESE changes, but they couldn’t sneak past US! Construction! (Wait a minute… Did they somehow sneak past YOU?) Check out our video below about Terrible Changes Disney World Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: Terrible Changes Disney World Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

People from all around the globe travel to Disney World to experience all that the Resort has to offer — and we don’t blame them! Christmas in Disney World We recently learned about the return of Mickey’s Not-Scary-Halloween Party and what exciting thrills we can expect from that holiday party, and we were ecstatic to learn that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning as well! And beginning today, select Disney guests can purchase their tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom this year on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd! Guests can enjoy exclusive entertainment and limited-time offerings at this separately ticketed event. Beginning on June 30th, guests of select Disney World Resort hotels can purchase their tickets! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade So, which Disney Resort hotels qualify for this exclusive window? Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green are able to purchase Very Merry tickets before the general public. If you have a qualifying hotel reservation, you can head to the Disney World website to purchase yours! Holiday Decor at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge After logging into your account, you’ll be able to see a list of available dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Prices range from $149 to $199 per adult ticket, and ticket prices vary by date. Magic Kingdom Very Merry tickets go on sale to the general public on July 7th, so if you’re trying to head to this jolly holiday, be sure to set your alarms! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Wondering what all awaits you at this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? You can read more about it here! For more holiday fun around Disney World, check out everything we know about EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays here. Don’t forget that park pass reservations are still required in Disney World — be sure to book yours before your vacation! 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 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets on Sale NOW for Select Disney World Guests! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you don’t like change, Disney is NOT the place to go right now. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Whether it’s price increases, construction changes, or menu changes — change is the name of the game at the Most Magical Place on Earth these days. One of Disney’s signature spots — California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — changed in a BIG way for Disney’s 50th Anniversary. It now offers a prix fixe menu as part of the festivities. But recently some changes were made to that menu and some NEW items were added. So, of course, we had to make our way over to this ever-popular place to try them out. Curious to know if these new dishes are things YOU should try? Join us on this food adventure as we find out together! As we mentioned above, during Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, California Grill is offering a special prix fixe menu (and it isn’t cheap!). Dinner there will now cost you $89 per adult (plus tax and gratuity) and $39 per child (plus tax and gratuity). That includes one appetizer (“Market Inspirations”), one entree (“Chef’s Journey”), and one dessert (“Sweet Creations”) for adults. We’ve already shared a FULL review of the original prix fixe menu, but now we’re checking out some NEW items that hit the scene in May of 2022. Atmosphere As always, California Grill is a stunning spot. You can utilize Mobile Check-In for your reservation, and then head to the 2nd Floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort to speak with a Cast Member. Atmosphere | October 2021 Once you’re there, the Cast Member will escort you up to the 15th floor via an elevator that is reserved exclusively for California Grill guests. Talk about fancy! Atmosphere | October 2021 Once you’re up on the 15th floor, take a second to soak in those views. Truly, the views here are one of the key elements that make this restaurant so special. There are spectacular views of Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom, and the nearby greenery and water. Be sure to step out onto the outdoor viewing area to get a look at everything below you without any window obstructions. THE VIEWS Seriously, the views here of TRON all lit up at night, and just the general ambience of being on top of the iconic Contemporary Resort during Disney World’s 50th Anniversary will get you in the festive mood. This is a spot that’s also full of history. It was originally known as the Top of the World, but has changed quite a bit since those early days. Now, it’s a popular location known for its innovative dishes from top-notch chefs, featuring market-inspired menus paired with those stunning views. California Grill | October 2021 Remember that generally, even if you eat at California Grill ahead of the fireworks, you can save that receipt and come back later to get access to the private outdoor viewing area, so you can catch the fireworks from an exclusive spot! Inside the restaurant, you’ll find a very sophisticated, yet not stuffy, design. The restaurant wraps around the open kitchen and features HUGE windows to really soak in that view. California Grill is a hot ticket | October 2021 Photo There are standard tables and chairs available, as well as booths and some bar seating. Plus, there’s an open kitchen, so be sure to peek over there as the chefs make their magic. If you’re thinking about what table to request, our recommendation would be to ask for a table by one of the GIANT windows with a view to Magic Kingdom. We got one of those during our recent trip and it was absolutely amazing. Check It Out! Once at the table, you’ll get a paper menu detailing the prix fixe options available to you. There is also a cloth napkin and utensils. Menu and Napkin Before we move on, we do want to note that there is a dress code for California Grill, since it is a signature restaurant. Specifically, Disney says that “Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good condition. Please no swimwear.” So stay away from ripped jeans or anything like that, and try to opt for some clothes that are a bit fancier than the tank top and shorts you may have lived in during your time at the parks. Alright, let’s get onto the food! Menu As we noted above, California Grill is currently serving a prix fixe menu as part of the 50th Anniversary, with items generally inspired by the 50th or classics from California Grill’s past. The price is $89 per adult (plus tax and gratuity) and $39 per child (plus tax and gratuity). The Menu Each adult meal includes one of the Market Inspirations (appetizers). New to this portion (as of late May 2022) is the Florida Peach and Raspberry Salad (Plant-Based) as well as the House-Made Vegetable Dumplings (also Plant-based). There’s also a newer seasonal offering — the Florida Rock Shrimp Salad. ©Disney Each adult meal also includes one pick from the Chef’s Journey portion (entrees). New to this section is the House-made Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Plant-Based) as well as the Spring Peas and Carrots Risotto (Plant-Based). ©Disney Finally, each prix fixe meal also includes dessert (or one pick from “Sweet Creations”). New to this section of the menu is the Peanut and Banana Torte (Plant-Based), the Lavender Sugar Donuts (Plant-Based), and the EARidescent Crème Brûlée with tropical flavors for spring/summer. ©Disney If you haven’t caught the trend here already, many of the new items Disney has added to the menu are plant-based (though there are others that aren’t specifically plant-based). In Disney World, plant-based means that the option has no animal meat, dairy, eggs, or honey. In terms of the rest of the menu, you’ll also find kids appetizers, entrees, side selections… ©Disney …and desserts. ©Disney There are also tea selections… ©Disney …dessert wines, port, sherry, and madeira, cordials… ©Disney …cognac… ©Disney …whiskey… ©Disney …Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey… ©Disney …sparkling and white wines… ©Disney …rosé and red wines… ©Disney …signature cocktails… ©Disney …sake, and beers and hard ciders. In other words, if you’re looking to grab a drink, there’s no lack of options! ©Disney There are also allergy-friendly menu options, so be sure to take a look at those depending on what allergies/food sensitivities you have. Click here to see our full page about eating with allergies and intolerances in Disney World. After we had a look at the menu, it was time to order and then dig in! Food The meal here begins with complimentary bread (we LOVE to see it). This bread is served with an olive oil that is infused with roasted garlic and chives. Time to Start Our Meal! Just remember not to fill up too much on that bread or you won’t have room for the rest of your 3-course meal! But Save Room! For our appetizer or “Market Inspirations” we opted for the new Vegetable Dumplings. This is a plant-based dish and the dumplings feature Doenjang Miso-Cola-Onion Sauce, Radish, Crispy Garlic-Chili Oil, Pickled Lotus Root. Our Dumplings Our reporter who went to try these dishes is generally a plant-based eater, and they’ve gotten a lot of exposure to plant-based theme park eats over the years. So we were very curious to see what they’d think about the dish. There are SO many things to say about this dish. For starters, the Doenjang Miso-Cola-Onion Sauce tasted sort-of like a plum sauce, but more sophisticated. (This IS a fancy restaurant after all!) A Closer Look The shredded veggies inside the dumplings were cooked in the sauce, so they really carried through the flavor. It wasn’t like an undressed salad had just been shoved into a dumpling, which is what some dumplings can taste like. Everything on the plate was deliciously seasoned and cooked wonderfully. The dumpling itself was like a pillowy cloud — a very satisfying consistency. And the pickled lotus root truly surprised us! It was garnishing the dish so we didn’t think much of it at first, but it really added a great crunch and salty acidity to the plate. That helped balance out the sweetness of the dumplings. OoOooO Our reporter who tried this dish said they didn’t feel like this plant-based dish was an afterthought. It wasn’t as though this was tasty despite being plant-based. There was no “fake” meat, and it wasn’t as though the team tried to recreate a meat-based dish with vegetables. Instead, they felt like this was a plant-based dish that tasted good because it was plant-based. It felt like it was truly crafted with care and thought. Our reporter’s only complaint? They wish there was MORE because they were just that good! (They said they could have eaten 100 of these, if that gives you any indication of how tasty they were! ) If you’re not really one who loves dumplings, or the idea of radishes and a miso-cola-onion sauce doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, then you can pick from some of the other appetizers here! But in our book, these are a WIN. Dumplings With a View! Next, for our entree, we went with the House-made Bucatini Cacio E Pepe. In case you’re not familiar with it, Cacio E Pepe is a pasta dish/sauce that typically features a whole bunch of cheese (maybe Pecorino-Romano or Parmesan), olive oil, salt, and black pepper. And bucatini pasta is a longer, thin noodle — sort-of like a spaghetti, but it has a hole in the middle. California Grill’s version is a bit different than your regular Cacio E Pepe, however, because it is plant-based. That means it doesn’t have any dairy at all! And just how they got it to be SOOOOOOO creamy with no dairy continues to be a mystery to us! Hello Beautiful Our reporter who tried this dish claims to make “the best vegan Alfredo on the internet” using a specific recipe, but even they were in SHOCK. HOW did Disney get this sauce to be so creamy?! They seriously had to ask the staff at California Grill to make sure there hadn’t been a mistake. There wasn’t — it’s just that good. This dish is made with flavors of Sunflower and Allium, Cacio e Pepe Sauce, Crispy Sunchokes, Roasted Cipollini Onions, Sunflower Seed-Ramp Pistou. And the pasta was, in a word, incredible! The Allium was another ingredient that surprised us. These beauties tasted like a mild chive or green onion and were DELICIOUS on their own. Our Pasta There were also crispy sunchokes in the dish. These are a tuber (like potatoes) that sort-of resemble a ginger root. Having these in the dish was like eating a an earthy-tasting potato chip. Potato chips on homemade pasta?! YES. It is a thing here and it WORKS. It really really really works. Suffice it to say, our reporter fully disclosed that they “obsessively love” this dish, so don’t throw it to the side just because it’s plant-based. You might give it a try and absolutely fall in love with it, just like they did! YUM Unless you’re not a pasta lover, we think this is something you will likely really enjoy! But if you’re looking for something with meat or seafood, or simply something that isn’t pasta, know that there are plenty of other options on the menu to pick from — including a filet of beef, grouper, and chicken. Dinner With a View Finally, we ended our meal with one of the new desserts — the Peanut Butter and Banana Torte. Again, this is a plant-based dish and features Shortbread, Peanut Ganache, Miso-Caramel, Nut Crumble, and Caramelized Bananas. Dessert with a View of the Castle? Don’t Mind if We Do The caramelized bananas were amazing! It’s as if the chefs magically turned fresh bananas into candy, without losing that banana look or texture. The flavor of the banana had somehow been intensified and made more sweet, perfect for dessert. Can we get a side of these to go please?! The nut crumble was almost like a grown-up version of the peanut flakes in a Butterfinger, but way less sweet (in a kind-of good way). The peanut ganache and miso-caramel had the texture of a solid pudding. And while that might sort-of sound off-putting, it wasn’t! It was actually incredibly decadent. If you didn’t already know that it was plant-based when ordering it, we think you’d have a hard time noticing that while eating the dish. A Closer Peek In terms of the shortbread — we didn’t really get any flavor or distinct texture from it. It seemed to be there to function more as a foundation and hold the dish together. It didn’t really take away from the dish, but it didn’t seem to substantially add anything to it either (flavor-wise at least). Finally, the dish was garnished with blackberries, which added some tartness and helped to break the dish up. This was actually a much-needed addition because the dish was quite decadent. The tart blackberries helped to reset our palette between bites and add some brightness to the dish, allowing us to continue taking bite after bite and still appreciate the caramel and peanut flavors that just EXPLODE with each forkful. Dessert! The one thing we will note is that this dish is DECADENT and rich. If you’re more of a fruit-based dessert person, or you’re looking for something a bit lighter, you might want to go for something else on the menu. Also, if you’re not a fan of peanuts, caramel, or banana, then this is something you’ll want to skip! Would You Try It? And that’s a FULL look at our plant-based trip through California Grill’s menu. Let’s go over whether this spot is something you might want to check out. Nosh or Not You should run over to California Grill if: You’re looking for some absolutely incredible plant-based dishes — Our reporter (who eats mostly plant-based) was truly blown away by this spot’s new plant-based eats. If you’re a plant-based eater or are just curious to try something new, this could be a must-do spot for you. The dishes were delicious because they were plant-based, not in spite of being plant-based. You’re looking for a spot with incredible Magic Kingdom views — The views here are really spectacular. Whether you come for fireworks or just to look over Magic Kingdom from a distance, it really makes the experience special. You’re looking for an upscale dining experience — There are a lot of places to try in Disney World. You can opt for the inexpensive corn dogs or really go for an opulent meal — Disney has it all. California Grill is more on the upscale side, without being too stuffy. So if you’re planning a date night or a birthday dinner or just want to treat yourself, this could be a great place to visit. You should skip California Grill if: You’re looking for a casual spot — This is one of Disney’s signature restaurants, meaning there is a dress code and things are a bit more fancy. So if you’re all about kicking back in your cutoff jeans while sitting on a park bench, this isn’t the place for you. You’re looking for items that are very basic in terms of flavors — None of the dishes we tasted had off-putting or particularly strange flavors or ingredients, but some of the things are more unique. This isn’t exactly your chicken tenders and fries-kind of place. We do think there are menu items that could satisfy most eaters here, but if you’re particularly picky or are in a group with really particular eaters, you may want to opt for something different. You’re dining on a budget — Particularly with the prix fixe menu now in place at California Grill, things are pretty expensive here. If you’re not willing to drop nearly $100 for a single person, head elsewhere! Overall Before we get to overall thoughts, we have to give a shout-out to our amazing server, Nadia. They walked us through the entire menu and answered our many questions. They were so interested in the meal that it got us excited to enjoy the experience and really helped us to appreciate the meal. In terms of our overall thoughts, the new plant-based menu is, in the opinion of our plant-based reporter, a MUST TRY. The quality of the dishes, paired with the incredible views, the fantastic service from the Cast Members, and the overall experience made it worth the cost (to us). It Was WORTH It! You can tell the plant-based dishes were designed to be tasty as-is. They weren’t simply put there to satisfy plant-based eaters or replicate meat-based food. Instead, they were designed to be delicious — just as they are. And the team absolutely achieved that goal (at least in our opinions). The items we had were bursting with flavor. It’s a meal made of plant-based dishes we’d easily get again and again. But what do you think? Would you pay nearly $100 to try these items or any other ones on the California Grill menu? Tell us in the comments! Worth it or Not? We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news, menu changes, and other updates. To read our full review of the menu CHANGES at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, click here. You can also click here to see our thoughts on the new items that have arrived at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, and click here to see our full review of the revamped menu at 50s Prime Time Cafe. Check back with us for more updates! Click here to see our full review of Amare at Disney’s Swan Reserve 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. Would you try any of these plant-based dishes? Tell us in the comments! The post Menu CHANGES Impact Disney’s California Grill — Join Us As We Try Them first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In a highly anticipated return to a world of magic and wonder, Shanghai Disneyland reopened on June 30, 2022. As guests get back to the magic at Shanghai Disneyland and the entire resort area, they will be fully immersed in Disney’s signature storytelling thanks to the efforts of cast members from around the resort. “I […]View the full article

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Disney World has been BUSY recently! Crowds in Magic Kingdom Between crowds, new attractions, Resort renovations, and new foods to try, it’s easy to miss out on everything going on in the parks. Luckily, we’re in the parks ALL THE TIME checking out everything new and exciting so you know what to look out for on your next trip. It’s time for another look at what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates We’ve been keeping a close eye on the progress over at TRON: Lightcycle Run, and last week we got to see quite the light show! This week, construction continues during the day, with more structures being built. We spotted a new wall close to the Tomorrowland Speedway! There’s a new wall up at TRON! But, despite all this progress, Disney still hasn’t shared an opening timeline for when this attraction might finally open. Click Here to See the Latest Full TRON Update Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium First things first, there is a new pair of Main Street Electrical Parade shorts in Magic Kingdom! You can get them for $36.99. They glow in the dark! Or, get a pair of Main Street Electrical Parade Leggings for $39.99 instead. Main Street Electrical Parade leggings We also found some new Sour Gummi Worms for $6.49 too! Sour gummi worms If you’re a pin collector, you might be interested in this Coco Mystery Pin Set! It’s $17.99, and there are eight possible pins. It’ll be a surprise! There are some new ears in Magic Kingdom, too! We spotted these bright blue bedazzled beauties. New ears! Get the Blue Sequin Minnie Ears for $29.99. Plaza del Sol If your kiddo might as well be a pirate with all the time they spend in the water, this might be the perfect shirt — it’s $19.99. Your kiddo can be an instant pirate! It’s a pirate’s life for…some! Star Traders Who doesn’t need a little Disney magic in their life from time to time? Get this youth shirt for $36.99. We love a Disney magic moment. We love the colors on this shirt! Uptown Jewelers There’s a new Dooney & Bourke Main Street Electrical Parade MagicBand for $58! New MagicBand! And, in other expensive news — there are two new pairs of bedazzled ears available at Uptown Jewelers. These ears are $500 EACH! You’ll have to shell out a pretty penny, though — each pair is $500. Crystal Arts New glass collectible coins have arrived at Crystal Arts! Collectible glass coins Each is $25 and they have Mickey and the castle on them! Frontier Trading Co. We spotted a couple of new pins at Frontier Trading, starting with this limited-edition Main Street Electrical Parade pin… Hey Mickey! …and this 4th of July pin! Just in time for the 4th of July! Each is $17.99. Tommorowland Light & Power Co. Join the Dark Side with this new Darth Vader shirt. Darth Vader shirt It’s available now for $36.99. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping with this Mickey and Minnie Be Mine Hot Air Balloon Ornament. It’s so cute! You can get it for $26.99! Memento Mori There’s new Haunted Mansion merch in Magic Kingdom! First up is the Haunted Mansion sweatshirt for $64.99… Haunted Mansion hoodie …and this Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey too! It glows in the dark! Just beware of hitchhiking ghosts! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates There’s a NEW character in Disney World! Mirabel from Encanto has officially joined the Adventure Friends Cavalcade. Hi Mirabel! You can catch her multiple times per day in the park and wave as she passes by! Click Here to See More of Mirabel in Her Disney World Debut Can’t get enough Disney news? The Disney Cruise Line recently christened their newest ship, the Disney Wish, and we’re bringing you updates from onboard! Plus, check out the NEW Haunted Mansion gear that just landed in Disney World. If you’re heading to the parks soon, check out our top tips for how to pack for a summer Disney World trip! And, don’t forget that park pass reservations are still required — so book yours before your visit. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a favorite Magic Kingdom attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: 0 Minnie Ears and Mirabel Makes Her Debut! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it just us, or does it seem like Disneyland Resort is already diving into Halloween? Mickey Pumpkin at Disneyland They’ve released a list of everything guests can expect during the season, announced when the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay returns to Haunted Mansion, and launched Magic Keyholder ticket sales for Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash. See what we mean? They’ve been all about Halloween recently. And, to add to the spooky spirit, Disneyland is letting guests guess which new villains they’ll see this year. Disneyland Resort is letting guests guess which villains will be joining the Oogie Boogie Bash Treat Trails this year! To give guests clues, Disneyland Resort tweeted a video, filled with hints to help identify the characters! The video opens in front of Carthay Circle Restaurant, showing a golden teapot with a pink flower inside. With roses being a huge identifier for many villains (Beauty and the Beast and the Queen of Hearts), we think the choice of flower may be a huge clue. The flower quickly wilts, and we’re moved to the next scene. ©Disney We’re feeling like this scene pointed at Madam Mim from Sword in the Stone. We noticed this in one of her scenes — look familiar? ©Disney The next scene places us in a wooded area of the park, and shows us three candles burning on a candelabra. The candles are then blown out, one by one. Three candles…three Sanderson sisters (although Disney said it would only be 2 villains)…just thinking out loud over here. ©Disney So who do you think the villains are? While we wait for Disney to reveal the answer, check out everything coming to Disneyland Resort this Halloween season. Or, check out the Oogie Boogie Bash coming to Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Important Dates You NEED to Know if You’re Visiting Disneyland Resort in 2022 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 What are your guesses? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Disneyland Teases NEW Oogie Boogie Bash Villains first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

More chaotic air travel may be on the horizon. Are you flying into Orlando this year? Of course, an increase in travelers is expected this 4th of July weekend. There are so many places to go for the holiday — including Disney World! But the increase in traveling is hitting at a time when flight cancelations and staffing shortages are on the rise. According to the Washington Post, Delta is allowing customers to change their 4th of July weekend flights for no cost. Airlines are notorious for being stringent on the ability to change flights without an additional cost, so…this may mean Delta is already planning ahead for massive cancelations. ©Travel and Leisure Travelers flying between Friday, July 1st and Monday, July 4th, will be able to rebook for free, without having to pay for the difference in fares, or a change fee. There are some rules, however. Your route must remain the same, and your rebooked trip must begin no later than July 8th. ©Delta via CNBC While this provides Delta travelers with a bit more flexibility, it also implies that a weekend full of potentially long lines and cancelations. To see what recent flight cancelations have looked like, click here. Or, click here to see what to do if your flight to Disney World is canceled. Cinderella Castle And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! What You Need to Know About Renting a Car in Orlando in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you flying this weekend? Let us know in the comments. The post Delta Allowing Passengers to Change 4th of July Weekend Flights at NO COST first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The day has finally come — we’re taking a look at Disney’s newest cruise ship! We’re on the Disney Wish! The Disney Wish has officially joined the Disney Cruise Line fleet after being christened in a spectacular ceremony, and we’ve been bringing you our first look as we explore the ship. We’ve seen a sneak peek at some menus and even learned about the stellar shows on board. But now, we’re taking you on a tour of a stateroom on board the Disney Wish! The Disney Wish has a total of 1,254 staterooms with 90% of them offering an ocean view and 70% of them equipped with a spacious veranda. But, not all rooms are created equal on the Wish — there are A LOT of different types including 451 connecting doors that adjoin rooms to accommodate larger families and groups and some that even feature adjoined balconies for a larger, shared space. And, that’s not even mentioning the EPIC suites that you can book for some extra $$$. The Grand Hall Guests are greeted by sweeping, royal views of the main Atrium, and the intricate staircase is all around. WOW The Disney Wish offers several different types of staterooms, but we’re looking at a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. As you make your way through the ship, you’ll notice the theming from the Atrium is carried through into the hallways. Stateroom level hallway As you enter the room, you’ll see a closet to your right and the door to the bathroom on your left. Room entrance For a cruise ship, this bathroom is pretty large and spacious! There is an area with a shower and tub, plus a sink and mirror. there are plenty of towels in there as well. Bathroom with large mirror Here’s the sink area with storage… Sink space …and a closer look at the shower… Roomy shower …and the tub! Bath tub There is a separate area where you’ll find the toilet and another sink! Toilet and sink Moving out of the bathroom, across the hall is the closet space with hangers and robes. Closet space There are also a few shelves for storage… Shelves …and a programmable safe! You’ll also find a laundry bag. Safe and laundry bag After stepping into the main space, you’ll find a queen-sized bed flanked by two small nightstands and lamps. Our room was Frozen-themed, and you can see that in the artwork above the bed. Queen bed This room sleeps up to five — there is a pull-out bed in the sofa… Sofa and living area …and a pull-down bed found in the wall, too. Pull-out sofa and pull-down bed Across from the sofa and pull-down bed is a large desk and hutch. You’ll also find a built-in vanity area complete with light-up mirror and seat! Desk and mirror The desk offers quite a bit of storage in the drawers. Desk drawer And just beyond the pull-down bed is what might just be the best part of this stateroom… Large sliding doors …the private verandah! It’s quite spacious, and there is a small table with two chairs. Verandah This must be what they mean by “oceanview“! Oceanview verandah We can’t wait to explore more of the Disney Wish, so make sure you stay tuned for the latest updates, tours, and reviews! Follow Along as We Explore the Disney Wish! If you’re ready to set sail on the Disney Wish and just can’t wait, check out the Wish’s restaurants, exclusive merchandise, and other special offerings. Want to know what’s included in a Disney cruise? We’ve got you covered — we’re breaking it down here! Here’s Why the Disney Wish Might Make You Rethink Your Disney World Trip What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you ready to book a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the Disney Wish. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. 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Do you recite every line of Haunted Mansion the minute you hear the words, “Welcome, Foolish Mortal?” Well, you’re not alone. This ride is an iconic one for a reason. Haunted Mansion So if you love Haunted Mansion like we do, you’re going to want to stock up on the latest gear, right? (Yes, we bought that candle.) This year, you don’t even have to wait until Halloween to get new Haunted Mansion merchandise — new stuff has just arrived in Disney World! We headed over to Memento Mori (the gift shop beside Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom) and were ghoulishly delighted to discover some new Haunted Mansion clothes! First up, this Madame Leota T-Shirt has come from “Regions Beyond” to send its haunting message for $36.99. The t-shirt from regions beyond Or how about this Hitchhiking Ghosts Hooded Sweater that’s sure to follow you home? You can grab it for $64.99. The sweater that will follow you home It says “A Ghost will follow you home” on one side… A ghost WILL follow you home …and there’s a ghost on the other side sneaking out of the Haunted Mansion inside the pocket. So THAT’S how they follow you home! Sneaky ghost! The hood has a fun Haunted Mansion pattern inside it. This sweater is fun! And then there’s the Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey, with its spooky tie-dye colors. The Haunted Mansion logo is on the front… Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey …and the back features “The Haunted Mansion” is huge letters with Madame Leota (there she is again!). The spirit — or should we say SPIRITED jersey? — is $64.99. Did we mention it glows in the dark? Oh, yeah! It glows in the dark! So if you’re obsessed with the Haunted Mansion, you have another reason to get to Disney World as soon as you can to grab these fun tops! We will also let you know if and when they show up online. If you do happen to find yourself in Disney World and want unique attraction souvenirs, you can always check out these ride ornaments! Of course, if you love all things spooky, we’re sure there will be plenty of fun merchandise released once Halloween season arrives. You can catch a sneak peek at some of that merchandise 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. Is Haunted Mansion one of your favorite rides in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Haunted Mansion Gear Just Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article