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When the Annual Pass was first introduced in the 1980s, Walt Disney World was changed forever. But, the changes didn’t stop there. Magic Kingdom Over the past four decades, the Disney World Annual Pass has gone through a significant evolution, which has drawn criticism from many Disney guests. Others have praised the Annual Pass throughout its existence, renewing theirs year after year. More recently, Disney World reintroduced Annual Pass sales after pausing them due to the pandemic-related closures, but then once again halted those sales for every pass tier but one. So, just how has the Walt Disney World Annual Pass transformed through the years, and how is Disney World different because of it? In order to dive into the Disney World Annual Pass system and how it has changed through the years, we have to go all the way back to the beginning of Disney World admission tickets. You might be thinking, “It’s a theme park ticket. What more is there to it?” Well, friends, let’s discuss. Main Street Train Station at Magic Kingdom The Original Disney World Ticket When Disney World first opened its doors to guests in 1971, the park utilized a ticket book system just like Disneyland had always done. Guests paid a fee for admission to the park, and then bought books of tickets for the rides. Each ride was assigned a specific letter designation (A-E, with “E” being the newest, fanciest, priciest rides) that corresponded with a ticket. Only guests with the proper ticket were able to ride the attraction. This is what a Disney World ticket used to look like! Disney World used the ticket book system until 1982, when the Passport Ticket was introduced in both Disney World and Disneyland. This ticket allowed guests to pay one up-front fee and ride unlimited attractions at no extra cost. Sound familiar? This was the birth of the Disney World base ticket we know today. ©D23 || Magic Kingdom Opening Day Frequent Disney World visitors and locals didn’t take too kindly to the new ticket system, as the cost to just enter the park increased and many locals didn’t purchase ticket books on their visits, choosing instead to just eat, shop, and enjoy. Disney must have been paying attention, because just shortly after introducing the Passport Ticket, Disney World introduced the Annual Passport. Things You TOTALLY Forgot Happened in Disney World The Original Annual Pass In September 1982, Disney World began selling “Annual Passports” which provided guests access to Magic Kingdom for the whole year — all for one price. One month later, EPCOT opened its doors for the very first time, and guests with Annual Passports were admitted to that park as well. ©Disney When the Annual Passport first debuted, an adult pass cost around $100, while a child pass was right around $80. For reference, a one-day ticket to Magic Kingdom or EPCOT cost $15 in late 1982, while a child’s ticket was priced at $12. With two parks now open in Walt Disney World, the Annual Pass quickly became an enticing option for guests looking to visit frequently. Disney World Then vs. NOW The Upgraded Annual Pass The first chan0-ges came just one year later in 1983, when the Annual Passport got its first price increase. Not only that, but a new type of discount was introduced that encouraged current Annual Passholders to renew their tickets for another year — the renewal discount. Disney’s River Country ©Disney Then, in 1985, Disney gave us the option to add on admission to their water park, River Country, for an additional price. Shortly after, a Discovery Island add-on was introduced as well. The next major changes to the Disney World Annual Pass came when Disney/MGM Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, and Pleasure Island all opened in 1989. The price for an Annual Pass now cost anywhere between $160-$180. From back when Hollywood Studios went by a different name… Disney also introduced the Florida Resident Season 3 Pass, which allowed residents of Florida access to the parks in January, May, and September for just $70. How to Explain Disney World NOW to Someone Who Hasn’t Been in Decades Continued Changes As more experiences have been built both in and out of the Disney parks, the price of Annual Passes has continued to increase. By the year 2000, the base price of a Disney World Annual Pass was over $300, and around the same time, we saw the introduction of the Florida Resident discounts and Annual Passes. Main Street, U.S.A. Disney also gave guests the option of paying for their Annual Pass in installments, and created differently priced tiers in an attempt to make the passes available to a wider number of guests. Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Gold were added to the already existing Premier tier. Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom These Annual Pass tiers were the way of the (Disney) world for a while until Disney was forced to suspend sales of Annual Passes due to the global pandemic. Are Disney World’s New Annual Passes MORE Expensive? In Recent Years When Annual Pass sales resumed after the park closures, an entirely new Annual Pass Tier System was introduced. We now have the Pixie Dust ($399), Pirate ($699), Sorcerer ($899), and the Incredi-Pass ($1299). Passes, plural? While this is still the current Annual Pass System in place for Disney World, sales have been paused for all passes except for the Pixie Dust Pass. It’s also incredibly important to note that the Sorcerer, Pirate, and Pixie Dust Passes are only available to Florida Residents (the Sorcerer Pass is also available to DVC Members). Annual Passholder sign Why Has Disney Paused Annual Pass Sales? So, why did Disney pause the sales of Annual Passes? Well, as we previously mentioned, sales were originally paused during the global pandemic when Disney World had to close its doors. Then, shortly after reopening Disney introduced the new Annual Pass Program (with the Pixie Dust, Pirate, Sorcerer, and Incredi-Pass). Just two months later, Disney once again paused sales of these passes (except for the Pixie Dust tier). Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost Suspending Annual Pass sales may be new to Disney World, but Disneyland regularly stops and starts sales in order to maintain the amount of local visitors (Annual Passholders) who visit the parks more frequently. Despite being repeat visitors, Annual Passholders typically spend less money than regular ticket holders as they’re not staying in Disney World Resort hotels and are less likely to pony-up for experiences that cost extra like Disney Genie+. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane Not to mention that there is an overwhelming surge of “revenge travel” happening across the globe right now. After a long period of travel bans and restrictions, guests are eager to travel and experts are anticipating an international travel boom this summer. Because of this, Disney appears to be focusing on park ticket holders as opposed to Annual Passholders in order to see increased profits from the money that vacationers are more likely to spend on their visits. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort During the 2022 Walt Disney Company Q2 Earnings Call, CEO Bob Chapek shared that per capita guest spending in domestic Disney parks increased by over 40% versus 2019 and 20% versus 2021. With such a jump in guest spending, it’s no wonder why Disney would pause Annual Pass sales to “even out” the mix of guests in the parks. Click Here to Read More About the Q2 Earnings Call The Disney World Annual Pass Program has gone through a great deal of changes through the years, and Disney World has changed because of it, as well. Visitors to the parks have increased as there are guests who can come back time and time again for just one up-front price. 50th Anniversary Annual Passholder Magnet Annual Passholders are often able to take advantage of special events, discounts, and other perks, as well. In some cases, this has caused a shift in expectations from passholders. With the rising costs of being an Annual Passholder (and the cost of Disney World in general), many are hoping for even more perks along the way. Everything You Need to Know About Disney World’s Annual Pass Program Though the Walt Disney World Annual Pass may have changed in recent years, there’s no denying the massive impact it’s had on Disney World. Prices continue to increase year after year, and yet Disney fans are still purchasing APs when available. There’s no denying that more change is to come, and with that will likely come an even greater impact on the parks. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, don’t forget that guests are still required to have park pass reservations in addition to valid park tickets — you can read more here! Summer dates are filling up FAST so be sure to book your park days before your visit. These Are the 5 BIGGEST Disney World Changes for 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. Have you ever been a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post What the Annual Pass Did to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve already spent HUNDREDS to stay at a Disney World resort. So HOW are you going to save money on dining? Olivia’s Cafe By eating at the BEST budget-friendly restaurants Disney has to offer, of course! Check out our video below about Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney World Hotels — Cheap Eats Edition 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: Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney World Hotels -- Cheap Eats Edition first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade has been a long-standing favorite nighttime show for many Disney guests — and for good reason! Main Street Electrical Parade in Disneyland With over half a million lights on floats inspired by Disney classics like The Jungle Book and new tales such as Encanto, this spectacle has been dazzling guests on and off for over 50 years. The parade recently returned to Disneyland and to celebrate, a new designer collaboration was released. And now, that collection has arrived in Disney World! The Main Street Electrical Parade has finally returned to Disney World…kind of — the Dooney & Bourke Main Street Electrical Parade Collection has made its way to EPCOT! The collection features a tote bag with the parade logo and Mickey Mouse on both sides — you can get it for $268. Mickey is donning a classic look! Also available is the satchel bag for $298. The pattern is adorned with iconic floats made of colorful dots made to mimic the lights on each float — how many do you recognize?! We spy with our little eye… For a hands-free option, the crossbody bag might be just the thing. It’s available for $198! Perfect for a park day! And finally, there’s a matching wallet! It’s covered in the same colorful dot pattern and is available for $168. We love a matching wallet moment. With the popularity of the Main Street Electrical Parade, this collection could be just as popular — so if you want to get your hands on any of these items, head over to Creations Shop in EPCOT before they’re gone! The Holy Grail of Disney Collections is Now Online! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, be sure you read our top tips for how to survive the summer weather and what to pack! And don’t forget that guests are still required to have valid park pass reservations in addition to theme park tickets — read more about the best dates to book here. Click Here to See the HARDEST Dates to Get a Disney World Park Pass 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 collect any Disney merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! 🚨 Main Street Electrical Parade Dooney & Bourke Bags Are NOW In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we continue celebrating Pride Month, we’re honored to recognize and elevate diverse voices and perspectives across the LGBTQIA+ community, including at Disneyland Paris, where we recently welcomed the return of Disneyland Paris Pride at Walt Disney Studios Park. The Disneyland Paris Pride event brought together guests, cast members and local associations for an unforgettable […]View the full article

Looking for the source of Disney magic? We’ll let you in on a little secret…it’s the Cast Members! Cast Members are the BEST! They go above and beyond to keep the magic alive every single day. We’ve seen their hard work rewarded with things like Cast Member compliments, exclusive events, and even fun competitions! And we wanted to highlight Disney World’s amazing Cast Members by asking our readers to share their favorite Cast Member interactions at Disney World restaurants! We took to our Facebook to ask our readers, “Which Disney World restaurants have you had the BEST Cast Member experiences at? (And tell us about them!)” Here’s what they said! Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen We heard you! The comments on this post were jam-packed with responses that included Skipper Canteen, with the main pull being the skipper jokes, of course. One reader said, “Our host took us on a wild goose chase around the entire restaurant telling traditional Jungle Cruise jokes.” Another reader shared that her daughter, who was dressed as Jessie from Toy Story, helped a skipper pick up menus off the ground, and the skipper then returned with a “shopping bag, as they had “gotten her a plush Bullseye to match her Jessie costume!” Skipper Canteen One reader didn’t like their food, so the skipper “went to LIBERTY TREE TAVERN and got me some pasta!” Talk about going the extra mile — WOW. Check Out the Menu Changes at Skipper Canteen! 50’s Prime Time Cafe Our readers also felt strongly about the Cast Members at 50’s Prime Time Cafe! One reader said she has fun “retelling stories and remembering Auntie Agnes.” Another reader remembered when “Aunt Whitney” brought her 2 cupcakes and sang “You Are My Sunshine” for her and her husband’s 49th anniversary! Another reader shared how his server, Mark, built an amazing rapport with his autistic son, who had never felt “as included and accepted as he did that day.” SO sweet. 50’s Prime Time Cafe Others enjoyed the sillier interactions like being “asked if you washed your hands,” or being told that “if you didn’t eat your dinner, no dessert.” Should You Really Eat at 50s Prime Time Cafe? Check Out This Video to See! Liberty Tree Tavern A lot of our readers wanted to share how kind the Cast Members at Liberty Tree are! One reader ate at this location to celebrate the birthday of 2 members in their party, and “the waitress gave them both a birthday gift, which turned out to be beautiful ornaments from the Christmas shop.” Liberty Tree Tavern Another reader was given a FastPass (R.I.P. FastPasses) for “having to wait so long to be seated.” Check Out Our Review For Liberty Tree’s 50th Anniversary Punch! Whispering Canyon Cafe Our readers had some great experiences with Cast Members at Whispering Canyon! One reader told their server that they wouldn’t need dessert, because they’d be grabbing cupcakes after. When the waiter brought them the bill, he “handed us a box that had 4 big birthday cupcakes in it.” Whispering Canyon Cafe Another reader had an amazing experience with a waitress named Mulan! A Disney princess? How cool! Check Out Yet Another Reason to Visit Whispering Canyon Cafe! So there you have it, some of the best restaurants for Cast Member interactions, according to our readers! We had so much fun reading these responses — Cast Members are truly the best! To join the next discussion, be sure to follow our Facebook page! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out How You Can Make a Cast Member Compliment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you had an amazing Cast Member interaction? Tell us about it in the comments! The post The Disney World Restaurants With the BEST Cast Members, According to YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast Members at Disney World truly make the world go ’round! Be nice to Cast Members! Cast Members are really what make the Disney Parks so great, and we love when they get celebrated for all of the amazing work that they do. In fact, we recently saw a Cast Member get pulled on stage by their favorite artist! They’re always around to give us the coolest Disney World facts, and Disney has special nighttime events celebrating everything that they do. Recently, we ran into some pretty special Cast Members over in EPCOT! We were in Mission Space Cargo Bay in EPCOT, and we needed a Cast Member to help us find our newest Disney souvenir splurge. We found these three Cast Members, and one of them was even celebrating a birthday! Meet the Porg Cast Members of Mission Space Cargo Bay! Mr. Gibbins was ready to help us find everything we needed. This Cast Member was super helpful! Pol Ed Porg was super helpful and gave us recommendations for all of the best Flower and Garden Festival booths! Thanks for all of your help, Pol Ed Porg! This is Churro, who’s celebrating a birthday today! Happy birthday, Churro! On all of the nametags, the Cast Members even wrote “a galaxy far away” as where Mr. Gibbins, Pol Ed Porg, and Churro are from. Happy birthday, Churro! Big shoutout to the Cast Members over at Mission Space Cargo Bay for making these adorable Porg Cast Member badges — it definitely put a huge smile on our faces! This actually wasn’t the first time we ran into some unexpected honorary Cast Members in Disney World. Remember Tote Tameran the garbage can in Galaxy’s Edge?? Tote Tameran! The little details like these are truly what make the Disney parks such a magical place. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see 9 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Disney World Right Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen the Porg Cast Members at Mission Space Cargo Bay? Let us know in the comments! The post RUN TO EPCOT to See the Most Unexpected Cast Members in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Stitch has been taking over…well…just about everything! Stitch Character Statue The cute little experiment has been crashing into movies, meals, kitchens, makeup palettes, and more! And now, just in time for Stitch’s special day (which is June 26th since he’s Experiment 626), we found another collection that celebrates the wild guy! Over on Amazon, we found the adorable Wet n Wild Stitch Makeup Set Collection! It has products like the Stitch Flying High Waterproof Mascara! It will lift your lashes, withstand any wild pool day, and add volume! ©Amazon This mascara costs $8.39, and features Stitch on the design! Get the Stitch Flying High Mascara Here! There’s also the Stitch Chillin’ Lip Gloss Oil in the “Got the Scoop” shade! It’s a 2-in-1 lip gloss and oil, which provides hydration and color! ©Amazon The bottle has a cute design of Stitch eating ice cream! You can grab one for $6.49! Get the Stitch Chillin’ Lip Gloss Oil Here! You can also grab the Stitch Hula Honey Glow Face Palette! There are 4 shades in the palette — 2 bronzers and 2 highlighters! ©Amazon You can get the palette for $9.35 to achieve that summer glow! Get the Stitch Hula Honey Glow Face Palette Here! You can also get the Stitch Ohana Eye Shadow Palette! There’s a wide range of colors, with 15 different shades included! ©Amazon Oh! And each shade has a Stitch-inspired design pressed into it! You can grab them for $16.52! Get the Stitch Ohana Eye Shadow Palette Here! Of course, you can get all of these items and more in the complete Stitch Makeup Collection Set! It’s currently on sale, and costs $50.49! ©Amazon It comes in a box that features Stitch posing with a surfboard (that he took a bite into)! (Note: while you can currently place your order, the collection set is temporarily out of stock, so they’ll email you with an estimated delivery date. You also won’t be charged until the item ships.) Get the Stitch Makeup Collection Set Here! Note that many of these items will ship later in the summer in July or August, so keep an eye on the date when purchasing the makeup! So head over to Amazon to grab some items from the collection (or the entire set) to celebrate Experiment 626 Day! And for more Amazon items, check out the 10 Best Disney Amazon Prime Day deals! Or, check out the 3 Disney Amazon Prime Day deals you can get right now! Disney Items And, as always, stay tuned to DFB! FULL List of Disney Starbucks Cups You Can Buy Online RIGHT NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever bought a Disney-themed makeup item before? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney Dropped a Stitch Makeup Collection on Amazon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. How many times have you seen a Disney souvenir and thought, “Wow, I could really use that?” So much merchandise!! We’re talking about useful items like fun Disney mugs (gotta’ drink coffee out of something, right?), Disney make-up (you’re going to use that, too!), character lip balm, and backpacks (yeah, those Loungeflys are expensive, but they’re the perfect park bag!). So when we find a cute Disney item that’s both fun AND useful, we have to share. Do you use a phone stand? More than likely you do, but have you ever found one with Disney character feet? Because we just found two new phone stands on BoxLunch that are both fun AND unique. Y’all, you can get a Donald Duck Feet Phone Stand. ©BoxLunch Look at it — Donald’s feet just peeking out there. You can grab it now for $9.95 (usually $12.90). Click Here To Buy The Donald Duck Feet Phone Stand There’s also a Mickey Mouse Feet Phone Stand. Oh, boy!!! Okay, we can’t even with how much fun these are. ©BoxLunch This phone stand is also on sale for $9.95 right now. Phone stands are helpful in several instances — these are also small enough to fit in your park bag! Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Feet Phone Stand These would make fun gifts, too, so be sure to check them out! If you’re looking for more souvenirs, keep in mind that you can still get a TON of Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise online. We can’t help you decide what to buy, but you can see EVERYTHING that’s available here. Looking for deals on Amazon for Disney merchandise? We’ve put together a list of 6 items you can grab at a great price right now! It’s Never Too Early to Knock Out Holiday Shopping With These 11 Disney Deals! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these phone stands? Let us know in the comments! The post The Weird Disney Souvenir That You'll ACTUALLY Use first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may not talk about Bruno, but today we ARE talking about Mirabel! Mirabel in Disneyland Mirabel has already made her debut in Disneyland, but we have yet to see her in Disney World. And even while we received exciting character news, like the return of traditional meet and greets, one thing remained in the back of our minds: when is Mirabel coming to Disney World?! But finally, the time has come. We learned this week that she would be making her debut in a Disney World cavalcade, so let’s check out Mirabel in Disney World for the very first time! Mirabel has joined the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom! We’re so happy to see her represent Encanto in this popular cavalcade! Hi Mirabel! Mirabel can be found in her iconic outfit from the movie and for her debut, she was on top of the cavalcade float. How cute! We’re excited to have you here! The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade is currently running twice per day at 5:10PM and 6:20PM — set alarms for those times if you want to catch her! If you want to see Mirabel, be sure to note the cavalcade times She joins other characters like Miguel from Coco, Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Max Goof, Moana, and more! The cavalcade runs through Frontierland, Liberty Square, and down Main Street, U.S.A. Here’s a look at Mirabel in action! Showtimes are subject to change depending on things like technical difficulties and weather, so check for the latest times on the My Disney Experience app! And for more new character opportunities popping up around the parks, check out the Star Wars characters returning soon to Star Wars Launch Bay! Or, check out other character meet and greets coming to Disney World! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! 7 Terrible Things We Recommend in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What other character would you like to see in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post See Mirabel in Her FIRST EVER Appearance at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World was FULL of surprises this week! Magic Kingdom Not that it surprises us that Disney was surprising…er…something like that. Anyway, this week was full of holiday announcements, character meet-and-greet news, and lots more! Check out all the news here! Holiday News EPCOT Festival of the Holidays It may only be June, but Disney announced tons of holiday news this week! We’ll start out with the announcement of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which will kick off on November 25th. This festival is full of holiday goodies and entertainment, including holiday booths, the Candlelight Processional, Santa Claus, and the Cookie Stroll! Festival of the Holidays No end date has been announced for the festival yet, though in the past it typically concludes on December 30th, so it’s likely that this year could be similar. Check out everything confirmed to return to EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Holidays! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party In other big holiday news, Disney announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be BACK this year! In case you forgot, this event was replaced by the Very Merriest After Hours event in 2021, which was a shorter event with somewhat less perks. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Ticket prices will range from $149 to $199 per person on select nights between November 8th to December 22nd, and tickets go on sale on July 7th! FULL LIST of prices and dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind recently opened in EPCOT and it’s already getting some changes. This indoor roller coaster features six different songs that riders can experience, and it’s random — so you never know what song you could get. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind But for the holidays, Cosmic Rewind will instead feature a “mash-up of seasonal jams,” which means we could be hearing holiday songs while zipping around on the coaster! And if you’re looking for other holiday ways to experience the Guardians, you can check out the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special that should be released in 2022. Read more about the Cosmic Rewind holiday songs here. Return of the Holiday Popcorn Bucket The Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket is for sale in Disney Springs for a limited time! We previously saw this popcorn bucket for sale in Disney World during the holiday season in 2021, and now it’s back for halfway to the holidays. Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket We were told that you could find this popcorn bucket at all the popcorn carts in Disney Springs, but we found this one at the cart across from Paddlefish for $25. Might as well celebrate the holidays early! Read more about the gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket reappearance here! Magnolia Golf Course Reimagining In case you didn’t know, there are opportunities to golf at Disney World! Among the three different golf courses, Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course will be receiving some big changes. This golf course closed for refurbishment back in April, and this week we learned what we can expect once it reopens. Hole 16 Reimagined The course will be reimagined by Ken Barker, with all 18 holes of the course to be reconstructed. We’ll keep you updated as construction progress continues! Learn more about the Magnolia Golf Course reimagining here. Character Changes Disney announced this week that character meet-and-greets are returning to Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom! At this location, you’ll be able to meet with Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy as the Great Goofini. There’s no official opening date for this character spot yet, but Disney said it should open in the coming months. Pete’s Silly Sideshow And that’s not all! Peter Pan and Snow White are returning to Magic Kingdom on July 10th, and Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, and Tigger will also be back! In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story “toys” will be back for meet-and-greets, and in Animal Kingdom Donald’s Dino-Bash will be back! Click here to learn more about all the returning character meet-and-greets! While Mickey Mouse has been available for meet-and-greets at Mickey’s Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom for some time now, this week Disney announced that Minnie Mouse will be joining him! Just like Mickey, Minnie will be dressed in her 50th anniversary best. Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet in Magic Kingdom You can catch both Mickey and Minnie beginning on July 6th, 2022! Are you excited?? Read more about how meeting Mickey is changing in Disney World! Beginning on July 17th, the Star Wars Launch Bay will reopen with meet-and-greets with Chewbacca, BB-8, and Darth Vader!! Darth Vader Get a warm hug from Chewie and join the Dark Side with Darth Vader! Find out more about the Star Wars Launch Bay meet-and-greets here! FINALLY! Mirabel from Disney’s Encanto will debut in Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade on June 26th! Up until that date, Mirabel will have only appeared in Disneyland. Mirabel in Disneyland The Adventure Friends Cavalcade makes its way down Main Street, U.S.A. several times a day, and you can also catch characters like Miguel from Coco, Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Moana, and more! Click here to learn more about Mirabel in Disney World! And over in Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the popular (and FREE) Chip ‘N Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long will be BACK on July 6th, 2022! Campfire Sing-A-Long During this event, guests can sing along with Chip and Dale and roast marshmallows, and after the show, it’s time for a Disney movie under the stars! Read more about the Chip ‘N Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long here! Flooding in Hollywood Studios During most Florida afternoons in the summer, rainstorms are a common thing, but one day this week got a little rainier than expected. Not only did some of the walkways of Hollywood Studios get flooded, but some stores did too! In The Darkroom, Cast Members had to block off areas of flooding. It was very wet in here! Hollywood Studios is one of the worst Disney Parks when it comes to flooding, so keep that in mind if you see rain in the forecast, and make sure you’re ready for rain! Check out photos and videos of flooding in Hollywood Studios! Unexpectedly HUGE Crowds It’s not totally unexpected to find large crowds in Disney World, but this week was a doozy! On a random Monday, which typically tends to be slightly less crowded than weekends, we saw HUGE crowds all the way from the Transportation & Ticket Center to the entrance of Magic Kingdom. It was VERY crowded at the entrance. And in EPCOT it was so busy that the queue for Living With the Land backed up into the hallway! This is a good reminder that it’s generally a good idea to expect the unexpected in Disney World, even if you’re visiting during a historically less crowded time! Check out the HUGE crowds we experienced this week! Wookiee Cookie Looks Different We noticed that the Wookiee Cookie from Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios got some changes this week! This sandwich cookie is typically made with two oatmeal cookies, sandwiched with a vanilla cream filling, and garnished with a piece of chocolate that looks like Chewie’s bandolier. This treat is for you if you love oatmeal creme pies! But recently we noticed that the oatmeal cookies were WAY thicker than they used to be! We found them to be a bit too thick, but we did enjoy their soft, chewy (haha get it?) texture. Overall, this is still a GIANT snack that would be great to be shared! Check out the Wookiee Cookie changes here! Park Pass Booking Change The reservation system for park passes was changed a bit. We noticed that within the My Disney Experience app, the process looked a little more streamlined, with all four parks listed with park icons. ©Disney You can still make your park reservation on Disney’s website (and we’ve outlined the entire process here), but this new process in the app is a little easier. Remember that you can’t enter a Disney Park without a ticket and a park reservation, so make sure you don’t forget to get yours scheduled! Read more about the Park Pass booking change here! Top of the World And finally, Disney announced that the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) spot, the Top of the World Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will be reopening on July 11th with a Disney Villains theme! Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort The Top of the World Lounge is located in Bay Lake Tower and it’s known for its incredible views of Magic Kingdom. The new theme will be known as the Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair, and guests can expect “curious couture,” artwork, and “rebellious recipes” dedicated to the villains. The lair will be open from 6PM to midnight for DVC Members! Read more about the Top of the World Lounge reopening here! Phew! It was a busy week in Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more surprising and unexpected Disney news! 7 random MUST-BRING items to add to your Disney World park bag! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Disney World recently? Tell us in the comments! The post A Villain Lounge and the Return of a Missing Event?! All the BIG and Unexpected News From Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So who’s celebrating 626 Day? In case you don’t know about 626 day, it’s the day we celebrate Experiment 626, aka Stitch — June 26th! Happy 626 Day, Stitch! Okay, we don’t really need a reason to celebrate Stitch because he’s lovable year-round! We’re celebrating by reflecting on the wild history of Stitch in Disney World, checking out a new Harveys Stitch collection, and eating some Stitch-inspired snacks (yes, that means MORE BLUE FOOD, y’all). So we’re picking up a Stitch snack that got an upgrade from last year! Last year, we had the Stitch Cone –it was made with blue vanilla ice cream, white chocolate ears, and “galactic” popping candy, served with a waffle cone. At the time, the dessert was actually served in a cup with the cone on top. Stitch Cone This year’s treat, though, has gone through a bit of a makeover. It’s now called Experiment 626 and is made with cotton candy soft-serve topped with white chocolate Stitch ears. It’s also now served IN the cone this year. It’s been updated! Last year’s cone was pretty simple but tasty, so how did this new upgraded version compare? Well, we’re big fans of the update! The cotton candy soft-serve is delicious and refreshing. The cone was also crisp and fresh. It looks like Stitch! But like last year’s treat, the blue gets EVERYWHERE and will stain your hands and mouth. Also, this stuff melts FAST, so you have to eat it quickly. So use caution and grab napkins unless YOU want to turn into Stitch! The white chocolate ears are the same standard white chocolate pieces we’ve seen on other treats, so they aren’t anything unique. But they are tasty! It’s already starting to melt… However, if you want to try this treat out, it’s only available today at Pineapple Lanai for $5.79. If you don’t get a chance to check out this treat, there are plenty of other blue 50th anniversary snacks available all over Disney World (SO much blue). We’ve tried just about every single one, so be sure to read through our reviews to see which ones you should try! If it’s the cotton candy soft-serve you’re after, you can occasionally find it at Pineapple Lanai, as well as Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom from time to time. Or you could just grab a bag of cotton candy from any of the carts at the parks! Even better, try our Cotton Candy hack with the Blue Milk you can get at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried the cotton candy soft-serve? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: You May Turn Into Stitch After Eating This Disney World Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy 626 Day! He’s taking over! Today, we honor one of our favorite aliens, Experiment 626 — Stitch! June 26th (get it…626) marks the special “holiday” where we get to celebrate the little guy. We’ve seen fun items like kitchen accessories, plushes, and bags! A special treat also returned to Disney World for the occasion, but…it looks different this year. Last year, we tried the adorable Stitch Dome Cake from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Resort! It was a royal blue cake that actually did a pretty good job representing Stitch! They even added the iconic duck with a heart. We also saw a cake like this in 2019, but the 2021 version was better in our opinion. Stitch Cake in 2021 This year, we found the same treat over at Kona Island Coffee & Sushi. A Cast Member told us it was a chocolate cake on a sugar cookie base with a blue, chocolate ganache. And, as far as presentation goes…he looks odd this year. He was droopy, lumpy, and nothing like he was last year. Stitch Dome Cake in 2022 The taste was also lacking, as we were told it had a chocolate ganache, but we couldn’t taste the chocolate. We thought it tasted more like spice cake or a graham cracker flavor, and it did not look the same as last year’s chocolate cake. The ganache and icing were grainy and tasted like food coloring. Oh…and the black molding chocolate used for his eyes tasted like play-doh. (YIKES!) However, it wasn’t all bad, as we enjoyed the sugar cookie base, the cake was moist (sorry, we had to say it), and the white chocolate ears were tasty. So there’s that! We do think kids would like this treat, and if you’re not an adventurous eater but want a sweet treat, you might enjoy this! Cast Members told us that the treat is only available this weekend, so you’ll have to hurry if you want to grab it for $5.99. At Least The Cake Wasn’t Dry! So if you’re a fan of Stitch, you may enjoy the treat. But if you’re looking for solid flavor, you may want to pass this one. Instead, consider trying the Pride Liege that we really enjoyed! Or, if you want a good dome cake, we obsessed over this Pride Cheesecake Dome! Pride Cheesecake Dome And we’ll continue reviewing snacks around Disney World, so stay tuned for the latest! 13 Disney Snacks You Can Make With 8 Ingredients or Less 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 character-themed treat? Let us know in the comments! The post The Stitch Cake Got a MAJOR Downgrade in Disney World 😬 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Deployment is hard on the whole family! The service member is separated from everyone and everything they know and love, the spouse who’s at home is trying to hold everything together, and the kids are just playing a balancing game to figure out how they feel about the whole situation. For the last million months, […] The post Taking the Kids to Disney While the Service Member is Deployed appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Change is inevitable, even in Disney World. Cheese and fries at Backlot Express! Over the past two years, we’ve seen a LOT of change: we’ve experienced new rides, we’ve eaten a lot of new foods (the kind of change we’re total fans of), and we’ve watched supply issues cause problems across the resort. We’ve also seen price increases on merchandise and at restaurants, and there’s been more of that this week, so let’s get on with the restaurant menu updates! EPCOT Chefs de France We are big fans of pretty much everything at Chefs de France, but there have been some menu changes. Under Appetizers, the Salade aux lardons et croûtons has a minor description change. Instead of having diced smoked bacon and homemade croutons, it’s now described as just Selected greens, house vinaigrette dressing, bacon, tomatoes, croutons. Chefs de France Here are the changes to Entrees: ADDED: Brochette de crevettes à la Basque, sauce Aurore — Large shrimps marinated in tomato & garlic griddled served on corn, mushrooms, shallots, with cauliflower, tomato velouté sauce for $32 Filet de saumon mariné au vin blanc et citron, riz, sauce champagne is now described as White wine and Lemon marinated sustainable Salmon, broiled and served with rice, sweet peas & carrots, champagne sauce (the changes are sustainable salmon and the addition of sweet peas & carrots) and price increased from $33.95 to $34.95 Filet de Saumon Marine Auvin Blanc et Citron REMOVED: Salade du Chef au poulet ADDED: Gratin de macaroni — Macaroni baked with cream and Gruyère cheese for $24.95 ADDED: Poulet Fermier rôti à la Lyonnaise, purée de pommes de terre — Half all natural rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, tomato vinegar sauce for $31.90 ADDED: Boeuf Bourguignon, linguine increased from $32.95 to $33.95 Filet de boeuf grillé, sauce au poivre vert pommes purée et haricots verts is now served with Grilled tenderloin of beef with green peppercorn sauce, potato gratin, green beans (the potato gratin replaces mashed potatoes Filet de Boeuf grille Here’s what’s changed with Desserts: Crème Brûlée increased from $11.95 to $13 Tarte au chocolat Valrhona, glace à la vanille is now served with Vanilla Ice Cream and price increased from $12.95 to $13.95 REMOVED: Salade de fruits rouges à la menthe, madeleine ADDED: Gâteau au agrumes, crème fraise citron vert, fruits rouges tiède — Citrus cake, strawberry lime cream, warm berries compote for $12.95 Creme Brûlée The Prix Fixe Menu price has also changed. This menu includes Choice of one Appetizer, one Entrée. and one Dessert. One glass of Chardonnay, or Cabernet Sauvignon Georges Duboeuf or one Non Alcoholic Beverage. The price increased from $65.95 to $67.95. Here’s what’s been updated for Wines: Sparkling, Veuve Dubarry, Cuvée Prestige, Brut increased from $35.50 per bottle to $54.95 per bottle and from $7.75 per glass to $9.95 per glass Pouilly Fuissé, Paul Bocuse, 2018 increased from $93.50 per bottle to $97.75 per bottle and from $19.25 per glass to $20 per glass The following cocktails have also seen price increases: Coupe de Champagne increased from $17.95 to $18.95 Kir Royal increased from $18.25 to $19.25 Read Our Latest Review of Chefs de France Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tiffins We spotted some changes on the Tiffins menu. Under Appetizers, the following has changed: REMOVED: Fattoush Salad ADDED: Charcuterie — Chef’s selection of Assorted Meats and Cheeses for $18 Under Entrees, the following is now different: Butter Chicken is now served with Butter Chicken Chickpea-Rice Croquette, English Peas, Young Squash, and Pickled Onion Tamarind-braised Short Rib is now served with Tamarind-braised Short Rib Brown Butter-Carrot Purée, Cipollini Onions, Medjool Date Jam, and Roasted Heirloom Carrots Whole-fried Sustainable Fish is now served with Coconut Fried Rice, Green and Red Curry, Thai Green Papaya Slaw, Peanuts Whole Fried Sustainable Fish — Up Close Here’s what’s changed under Desserts: REMOVED: Passion Fruit Tapioca Creme ADDED: Tropical Trifle — Coconut Panna Cotta, Passion Fruit Tapioca, Caramelized Pineapple, Coconut Crumble, and Coconut Tuile for $10 Read Our Latest Tiffins Review! Typhoon Lagoon Leaning Palms There’s a change with the Sides at Leaning Palms: ADDED: Cauliflower Tabbouleh for $4.49 ADDED: Tortilla Chips for $4.49 Leaning Palms ADDED: Chocolate Chip Cookie for $3.49 Read Our Latest Review! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Boardwalk To-Go We’ve got a few changes happening at BoardWalk To-Go. For starters, the entire “Bites” part of the menu has been removed. Under “BoardWalk Fires,” the following has been added: Carne Asada Fries — French fries, skirt steak, chipotle crema, cilantro-onions, fresh lime, and a 20 oz. fountain drink for $16.50. Boardwalk To-Go That’s another snack we’ll have to try out! Read A Review of The To-Go Cart Trattoria al Forno There are a few new cocktails to try at Trattoria al Forno: ADDED: Menta Espresso Martini — Fernet Menta, Antica Sweet Vermouth, Central Espresso for $15 ADDED: Pericolo Rosso — Banfi Grappa di Brunello, Campari, and Vanilla Syrup topped with Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d’Asti Dessert Wine for $17 ADDED: Basil-Lemon Drop Martini — Absolut Citron and House-made Basil Simple Syrup with a Fresh Basil Leaf from EPCOT’S Land Pavilion for $16 ADDED: Blueberry Spritzer — Bacardí Silver Rum, House-made Blueberry Syrup served over clear Ice Cube with Blueberries for $14 Trattoria al Forno All we can say is YUM! These sound AMAZING. We’ll let you know if we try them out. Read Our Latest Review Here! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Chef Mickey’s At Chef Mickey’s, there’s been a change on the Allergy-Friendly accompaniments menu for Dinner. The Asparagus with Gremolata has been replaced with Haricots Verts, Stewed Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic. Chef Mickey’s There are no other changes here, though! Here’s Our Most Recent Review! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Olivia’s Cafe There’s one small change on Olivia’s Brunch menu: the price for a Mimosa has increased from $13 to $14. Olivia’s Cafe That’s the only change here. Here’s Our Most Recent Olivia’s Cafe Review Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass There’s a price increase on the Kid’s Menu at The Market: Ham Sandwich increased from $6.99 to $7.49. The Market at Ale & Compass That’s the only change we’ve seen here, though. Read Our Latest Review from The Market at Ale & Compass Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Cafe A dessert has returned to the Grand Floridian Cafe, but it’s changed a bit. The Café Key Lime Tart is baked in a Graham Cracker Tart Shell served with Fresh Strawberries and Sweet Mandarin Sorbet for $8. Key Lime Tart in 2011 That’s the only update we have for this restaurant! Read Our Most Recent Review! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette There are a few new snacks at The Artist’s Palette: you can now get Enjoy Life Crunchy Cookies – Chocolate Chip for $6.99. You can also get a Blueberry Muffin – Fish/Shellfish Allergy-Friendly for $3,49. Artist’s Palette However, under Wine, the Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot, Washington has been removed. Read Our Latest Review of The Artist’s Palette Disney Springs The BOATHOUSE Over in Disney Springs, The BOATHOUSE is also seeing some menu changes. Here’s what’s changing under “Raw Bar:” Oysters on the Half Shell (per each) increased from $4 to $4.25 Wild Caught Sea of Cortez Shrimp (per each) increased from $4 to $4.25 Yellowfin Tuna Poke increased from $18 to $19 Lobster Cocktail and Oysters on the Half Shell Under “Field Day Salads,” the following price increases have taken effect: The Wedge increased from $13 to $14 Classic Caesar increased from $8 to $9 Here are the price increases under “Market Fresh Fish:” Coriander Seared Ahi Tuna is now called the Coriander Seared Yellowfin Tuna and is described as being served with Blistered Shishito Peppers, Soy Lime Vinaigrette, Wasabi Mayo, Sriracha. Price increased from $35.50 to $36 Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper increased from $38.50 to $39.50 Red Grouper Under “Launch,” the following has changed: Duo Dips and Chips increased from $9.50 to $9.75 Hoison Chili Calamari increased from $18 to $18.50 REMOVED: Steamed Middleneck Clams Under “Sandwiches,” the following changes have occurred: REMOVED: Buffalo, Bacon & Blue Burger “Yacht Club” Club increased from $19 to $19.75 Filet Mignon Sliders* (Two Sliders) increased from $15 to $16 The BOATHOUSE Under “Gibsons Heritage Steaks,” the following is now different: NY Steak & Fries increased from $35 to $36 Filet Mignon increased from $56 to $58 Petite Filet Mignon increased from $46 to $47 New York Strip increased from $53 to $54 Porterhouse increased from $55 to $58 Option to add Maine Lobster Tail increased from $38 to $39 Option to add Classic Oscar increased from $16.50 to $17 Option to add Lobster Oscar increased from $17.50 to $18 New York Steak and Fries Sides have also increased in price: Fresh-cut Fries increased from $7 to $7.50 Truffle Fries increased from $10 to $10.50 Baked Potato increased from $8 to $8.50 There are also some changes under Desserts (or, as they call it, “The Not So Bitter End”): REMOVED: Brownie Sundae ADDED: Coconut Panna Cotta — Mango Gelee, Fresh Fruit, Coconut Shortbread Cookie for $9 REMOVED: Blueberry Cheesecake ADDED: Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake — Fresh Baked Biscuit, Soft whipped Cream for $10 Blueberry Cheesecake The Kid’s Entrees is also seeing changes. For starters, all kid’s entrees are now $11 instead of $10 but are still served with a beverage and choice of watermelon or fries. The following are additional changes: ADDED: Grilled Salmon ADDED: Panko Chicken Tender REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Sandwich For the Lil’ Skippers menu at brunch (which is available Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to 2PM) these are the changes: Half Belgian Waffle — served with Bacon went from $10 to $11 One Egg Any Style is now Scrambled Eggs — served with Bacon and Home Fries. Price went from $10 to $11 Here’s Our Most Recent Review of The BOATHOUSE Wine Bar George There’s been a few small changes with Beer and Cider at Wine Bar George. The Weissenheimer Hefeweizen Ale has been removed. Wine Bar George However, Maeloc Pear Cider – Spain for $12 has been added. Read Our Latest Review! If you plan on visiting a Disney World restaurant for a specific item on the menu, be sure to check that menu on either the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. Menu changes happen often. We’ll also do our best to make sure to keep you updated on every menu change, too! Want to make a reservation at a Disney World restaurant? We’ve outlined the entire process for you here! Be sure to make reservations as early as you can, though — the more popular restaurants fill up quickly! We’ll keep you updated on ALL things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Has your favorite Disney World restaurant had a menu change recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Even MORE Price Increases Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’ve seen a lot of cool Disney items both inside and outside of the parks. The Millennium Falcon! We’re pretty used to seeing cool Disney merchandise like these Star Wars items that are flying off the shelves, and we think the Galactic Starcruiser (also known as the Star Wars Hotel) is a pretty awesome (but pricey) experience, but we’ve also seen epic things outside the parks, like this Pixar putt-putt experience! Now another experience outside the parks can bring you the ultimate Disney movie room…at a HUGE price tag. According to the Orlando Business Journal, a mansion in Walt Disney World Resort’s Golden Oak luxury residential community just went up for sale for the first time at a whopping $14.9 million. ©VHT Studios This ginormous home is 10,742 square feet with a swimming pool, spa, multiple outdoor firepits, and four garages that hold a total of 7 cars, it also has a movie room that is designed to totally resemble the inside of the Millennium Falcon! ©VHT Studios The theater comes with a space-themed bar towards the back of the room. How epic would it be to watch Star Wars movies or shows like The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi?! ©VHT Studios Look at this thing! And this isn’t the only Disney-themed part of the house. The fireplace is a replica of the one in Cinderella Castle… ©VHT Studios …and there are Disney-themed stained glass windows. ©VHT Studios It’s amazing what millions of dollars can buy! The house is located at 10151 Enchanted Oak Drive in the Golden Oak neighborhood at Disney World. And while you’re in the parks, be sure to check out Disney Springs’ new art walk and if throw your hair tie on Expedition Everest, this Disney Legend has THOUGHTS. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news! Trust us, you NEED to read these 5 changes that could impact your upcoming Disney trip! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) at Breakfast on the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe If you had the money, would you buy this mansion? Let us know what you think in the comments below! The post You Could Watch 'Star Wars' IN The Millennium Falcon (But It'll COST You) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting ready to head out on your Disney World vacation?! Disney’s Animal Kingdom There’s so much to see and do around the parks and beyond that it can sometimes seem difficult to keep track of it all — luckily, that’s where we come in. We’re in the parks ALL THE TIME looking for the latest news and updates, and we’re back again with the biggest construction updates from Disney World this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run Last week, we got our first look at the nighttime canopy lighting on TRON courtesy of the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account, which was pretty exciting… © @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram …but this week, we got to see it with our own eyes! The nighttime lights can be seen cycling through a few different colors and patterns here in this video. Reservations can be booked now for your stay in the updated studio and 2-bedroom villas. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting an upgrade! But, that unfortunately means the end of the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show and the theater where guests could get their luau on. The Spirit of Aloha dinner show is no more. In its place will be a brand new expansion featuring new guest rooms, dining options, and merchandise locations! Construction is expected to be completed in late 2024. Those are the biggest construction updates from this week — be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest park changes and more! Check Out the Latest Updates on the Polynesian Village Expansion Don’t forget that Disney World is still requiring guests to book park pass reservations in addition to having valid theme park admission — you can check out summer park pass availability here! If you don’t want to waste precious time waiting in line for your favorite attractions, consider purchasing Disney Genie+ — the new way to skip standby lines at several rides throughout the parks. Less time in line means more time to ride other attractions! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Disney Resort Hotel on property? Let us know in the comments! The post CHANGES Are Coming to Disney World -- Here Are 5 Construction Updates to Prove It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still waiting on a launch date for an exciting new service — MagicBand+! MagicBand+ MagicBand+ will give guests the classic MagicBand functionality, as well as new experiences, like the ability to interact with 50th-Anniversary statues, or the opportunity to become a Bounty Hunter in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! But, if you’re not looking to upgrade to MagicBand+ when it releases, that’s totally fine! Your classic MagicBand will still work around Disney World. So, if you’re looking to add a new, exclusive classic MagicBand to your collection, or just distract yourself from the fact that we’re still waiting on MagicBand+ news, check out the new MagicBands we found in EPCOT today! We found these new additions at Creations Shop in EPCOT! And, if you’re a fan of the new Lightyear movie, you’ll want to see the MagicBand inspired by the movie! The box for the MagicBand gives major galactic vibes, and includes the iconic “To Infinity and Beyond” line. Lightyear MagicBand Box The box also includes Buzz Lightyear running into action! Buzz in Action! Now, about the MagicBand! It’s a black band covered in stars, has a blue center, and features logos and icons from the movie. If you’re looking to grab this piece of galactic gear, it’s $39, and has a limited edition size of 5,100! Lightyear MagicBand Now, onto the God of Thunder himself, Thor! In honor of his upcoming movie, Thor: Love and Thunder, you can grab this new Thor MagicBand for $39. This box also has some interesting designs, featuring the movie’s logo… Thor MagicBand Box …as well as a design of Thor and Jane with “For Asgard!” written on the bottom. For Asgard! The MagicBand itself is blue with a red/pink center, and includes the movie’s logo and the same “For Asgard!” line! MagicBand The side of the MagicBand also has a picture of Thor! The limited edition amount for this MagicBand is 4,520. Hi, Thor! So, if you’re looking for a new, exclusive MagicBand, head over to Creations to grab one (or both) of these MagicBands! And if you’re looking for MagicBand+ information, check out what it looked like when MagicBand+ accidentally released early. Or, check out everything PLUS about MagicBand+! MagicBand+ can interact with the Golden 50th Anniversary Statues in the parks And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Disney’s Diverting Our Attention Away from MagicBand+, and It’s Working… 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 upgrading to MagicBand+? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY If You Want to Get Your Hands On These New LIMITED MagicBands in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is wild, y’all! Disneyland! But what else would you expect from the place that gave us Pickle Corn Dogs? Or where you can literally eat INSIDE a Disneyland attraction? Or meet Marvel superheroes (and villains) on their own turf? How could we not love it? So what’s been happening with Disneyland lately? Let’s find out! Disneyland Food Updates Refreshment Corner We tried out the Rocket Sundae for $6.99 at Refreshment Corner. It’s a sundae made with cherry and lemon sorbet topped with blue raspberry marshmallow creme, and sprinkles. Yes, it’s a very…interesting…flavor combo. The Rocket Sundae! We ended up liking it, though, despite the oddness of the flavors at times. Check Out Our Full Review! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium We found some super fun character pens! There’s Tiana… Tiana looking sassy ….Aladdin… Aladdin AND Abu! …and Jasmine! These pens are $12.99 each. Jasmine with the lamp There’s also a new Mickey Pride Button-Up Shirt. New Rainbow Mickey shirt This shirt is $59.99. Check Out The Color-Changing Starbucks Cup We Just Found! Disney Clothiers The Lady and the Tramp Dooney & Bourke Collection can be found here! They’re such a cute couple For Pixar fans, there is a super cool new Soul Denim Jacket. Here’s the front… We see you, Joe Gardner …and here’s the back. Love your life! This jacket is $69.99. See More Photos of the Lady and the Tramp Dooney & Bourke Collection Disney Showcase The Disney Magic Sweatpants are here! Comfy Disney Magic The sweatpants are $49.99. See Which TWO Holiday Fireworks Shows Are Coming BACK to Disneyland Resort! Droid Depot Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we found a new Droid Depot Keychain for $14.99… Need a new keychain? …and a Babu Frik Magnet AND a Builder Magnet. TWO new magnets! Babu Frik is $9.99, while the Builder Magnet is $14.99. Here’s Why You Might Want to AVOID Disney California Adventure on Certain Days in June Little Green Men Store Command Go To Infinity and Beyond with the Lightyear Backpack for $39.99. It’s Buzz! Speaking of which, there’s also a new Lightyear Character Shirt… Buzz character shirt …and a Lightyear Star Command Shirt! Calling Star Command! Both shirts are $24.99. Follow Along as We Find Out If Disneyland’s Parade Dining Package Is Worth the Time and Money! Star Trader Want a cool Star Wars souvenir these 45 Prints are cool and unique! This set is $44.99. How about some Star Wars art? Does the Dark Side call to you? You might need this Darth Vader Tee for $36.99 then… Cue Imperial March theme …or this Darth Vader Sweatshirt for $49.99. Vader sweatshirt Lord Vader even got himself a cool Concept Series Funko Pop. Evil can be cute when it’s a Funko Pop The Funko Pop is $19.99. Check Out The Buzz Lightyear Gauntlet Has Arrived in Disneyland California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elias and Co. How adorable is this Youth Minnie Mouse Shirt for $24.99? This is so cute! You can also get a Mickey Pride Shirt For Kids for $24.99… It ties in the front! …and a Minnie Mouse Kid’s Hat for $27.99. We love Minnie! We previously spotted this Disney Magic Long Sleeve Shirt in Disney World, but it’s here on the West Coast now, too! MAGIC This shirt is $39.99. The Disneyland All-American College Band Is BACK! Click Here To See Video! Elysian Arcade We discovered a few new Water Bottles, including this one… Fun new water bottle …and this one… MICKEY Both water bottles are $12.99 each. TWO Holiday Fireworks Shows Are Coming BACK to Disneyland Resort! Get More Details Here! Off The Page Okay, Indiana Jones fans — the new merchandise has arrived and we spotted some of it in Disneyland, including the Sankara Stone for $80… It lights up! …and the Fertility Idol! Fertility Idol The Fertility Idol is $130. These Souvenirs Are Online, Too! Click Here For Details! Disney California Adventure Special Event Updates We got to attend the Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Event in Disney California Adventure, and it was a blast! We saw some unique entertainment, grabbed some super cool photo ops with characters, and ate some fun food and snacks, like the Cheeseburger Mac Burger from Smokejumpers Grill for $8.99. It’s covered in cheese, so yes, we loved it. Look at all of that cheese! We also nommed on the Cherry CONE-vertable made with vanilla soft serve in a cinnamon bread cone and topped with warm cherries. It was available for $7.99 at Cozy Cone Motel. DELICIOUS! Cherry Cone-Vertible from Cozy Cone Motel Then there was pizza — we grabbed a Stupendous Sriracha & Bacon Pizza Slice from PYM Test Kitchen for $14.99 . This is a super unique snack. Time for pizza! At Terran Treats, we grabbed the Unicorn Raspberry Cheesecake Ration. This was probably our least favorite of the snacks, but it’s available now for $7.25. Unicorn Raspberry Cheesecake Ration Did we mention we got to see a lot of characters? Many of these characters are rare, too, like Professor Ludwig von Drake! Talk about rare! We also got to see classic characters like Chip in their best grad outfits! The cutest little graduate. Needless to say, it was a fun night! See ALL Our Photos From The Grad Nite Event! Downtown Disney Food Updates California Churro Co. Disneyland is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays, which means you can get some holiday treats RIGHT NOW. So we picked up the Peppermint Churro, which is a churro rolled in crushed peppermint and drizzled with a mint frosting topped with peppermint candy pieces. Peppermint Churro So how was it? Well, it was very minty! For $7.99, it’s a must for peppermint fans! Read Our Full Review Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs In keeping with the Halfway to the Holidays celebration, we also had a holiday-themed corn dog — like, we didn’t even know that was a thing! Meet the Christmas Dinner Corn Dog, which is a turkey hot dog hand-dipped in batter, rolled in panko breadcrumbs, and served with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping. Christmas Dinner Corn Dog Christmas dinner in a corn dog, y’all. But it was really good and we even think we prefer the turkey hot dog over the usual hot dogs inside corn dogs! You can grab it now for $14.50. Read Our Full Review Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates Pin Traders Okay, you’ll want to sit down because we found SO many new pins. There’s a new Sleeping Beauty Castle Pin… Sleeping Beauty Castle …a Pooh Pin… Pooh Bear! …a Jungle Cruise and Mad Tea Party Pin Set… Two pins! …a Storybookland Canals and Alice Pin Set… Pin Set …a Tiki Room Pin… In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room… …a Haunted Mansion Pin… Welcome, Foolish Mortals …and Peter Pan Pin. All these pins are $19.99 each. I can fly! We also found a new Marvel Pride Pin! Marvel Pride The Marvel Pride Pin is $17.99. Find Out If You Qualify For an EXCLUSIVE Oogie Boogie Bash Night in Disneyland World of Disney When you want ALL the Disney merchandise, you go to World of Disney because new stuff arrives all of the time. During our last visit, we found Main Street Electrical Parade Shorts for $36.99… Fun shorts …and Main Street Electrical Parade Leggings for $39.99. Leggings! We also discovered a TON of new jewelry, including a Cinderella Glass Slipper Bracelet for $29.99… The Glass Slipper …Cinderella Bird Earrings for $29.99.. Cindy’s bird friends …a Beauty and the Beast Red Rose Ring for $29.99… Tale as old as time …Flower Earrings for $29.99… Pretty flowers …Bambi Earrings for $29.99… Bambi! …a Bambi Necklace for $29.99… Matching Necklace …Pooh Earrings for $29.99… Pooh Earrings …a Pooh Bracelet for $29.99… Winnie the Pooh …an Alice in Wonderland Necklace for $29.99… Alice in Wonderland …and Mad Hatter Earrings for $29.99. Mad Hatter! If you love Disney villains, there’s a new Spirit Jersey for you! Feeling villainous? The back has “Up to no good.” The spirit jersey is $74.99. Up to No Good! We also found a new Turning Red Backpack for $34.99… Turning Red Backpack …and a Turning Red Hair Accessory Set for $16.99. Panda ears! Need a new phone case? We found a Mickey Wallet Case for $34.99. Gosh! Finally, there are some new mugs available, including a Doc Hudson Mug… Doc Hudson Motor Oil ….a Jasmine Mug… Bold and beautiful …a Belle Mug… Enchanted Beauty …and an Aurora Mug. Sweet as a Rose Each mug is $14.99. Here Are Some BIG Food Updates — Including a NEW Late Night Menu — in Disneyland! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more. In the meantime, if you’re headed to Disneyland soon, be sure you’ve made those park pass reservations in advance. Summers tend to be busy, so you don’t want to forget and not be able to get into the park you want when you want. You’ll also need to make yourself familiar with the Disneyland app, as well as Disney Genie (and you’ll want to consider purchasing Disney+ if you want to skip the lines at rides). We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Disneyland recently? Let us know in the comments! 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Staying in a Disney World hotel means you’re getting so much more than a place to sleep. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa You’re getting fun Disney-themed activities (including many you might not even know about), Disney food (which you KNOW we love), Disney theming, Disney shopping, and more! So what’s been going on with Disney World hotels recently? Let’s find out! Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Kona Cafe We tried an OUTRAGEOUS snack at Kona Cafe. It’s the Dad’s Favorite Snacks Tart, which is a Chocolate Tart with Coconut Macadamia Topping, Dad’s Favorite Snacks (Potato Chips, Snickers, Popcorn, and M&M’S), Rum Chocolate Caramel Sauce, and a Chocolate-Dipped Bacon piece on top. Yeah, there was a lot going on there. Dad’s Favorite Snacks Tart But regardless of all that stuff on the tart, it was absolutely delicious! It had all the makings of a classic sweet and salty snack. It’s no longer available, but it was $6.29 — maybe they’ll bring it back for Father’s Day next year! Read Our Full Review Polynesian Resort Other Updates Check out this cool PhotoPass 50th Anniversary sign — you can get your photo with it at the Polynesian! Fun Photo Op! Also, we asked about housekeeping at the resorts. For the suites, housekeeping is now being done every day, while it’s every other day for all other rooms. You can read more about the current state of housekeeping in Disney World here! Grand Floridian Food Updates Enchanted Rose Lounge For the moment, both Amor and Envy are off the menu because Disney can’t get the alcohol from the distributor. Current menu The good news is that new menu items will be coming soon! Read Our Latest Review Of Enchanted Rose Lounge! Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Basin There’s a new bath bomb in town, it’s the North Shore Bath Bomb and it’s almost too pretty to use. Isn’t it pretty? This bath bomb is $8.99. Read This Before You Stay at a Disney World Hotel in 2022 Grand Floridian Other Updates We attended a media event to celebrate the grand opening of the new Disney Vacation Club Villas and Resort Studios at the Grand Floridian! We checked out the new rooms and everything! Housekeeping is now being done every day at the Grand Floridian We asked about housekeeping at the Grand Floridian, too. Housekeeping is now being done every day at the hotel. See More Photos Of The NEW Rooms Contemporary Cafe Food Updates Contempo Cafe Contempo Cafe has a special menu item for Pride Month: Chef Gina’s Lemon Grass Chicken Banh Mi. Sounds yummy! It’s a Toasted Baguette with Lemon Grass Chicken, Sriracha Aioli, Pickled Carrots, Daikon, Jalapeno, and Cilantro served with Cucumber Ribbons and Edible Flowers for $11.99. Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates BVG Gifts There’s a new 50th Anniversary Contemporary Resort Pin available for $12.99. Pin collector alert! We also found a Blue Long Sleeve Disney Magic Shirt. Disney MAGIC This shirt is $39.99. Tour A Fireworks View Room at the Contemporary! Fantasia There’s a cute new Stitch Backpack here. For you Stitch fans! The backpack is $29.99. These Hotels Will Guarantee You More Park Time! Looking to stay in a Disney World hotel, but don’t know where to start? We’ve got loads of information that could help, whether you want a hotel with a great view or one good for a large group, or just need to see how we rank every Disney World hotel! If you haven’t been to Disney World in a while, you also might want to read this before you book your next trip — a LOT has changed and things that were once free with hotel stays are no longer free (like MagicBands). 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 absolute favorite Disney World hotel and why? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney World Hotels: Housekeeping Is Slowly Returning To Normal first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Slowly but surely, our favorite entertainment is coming back to Disney World! Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost From the parades to the stage shows, we’ve been excited whenever we’ve seen another Disney World performance return to the parks. We recently saw the reopening of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and the revamped version of Animal Kingdom’s Finding Nemo musical, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! We noticed showtimes for another Animal Kingdom show! We just spotted the showtimes for the Harambe Village Acrobats on the My Disney Experience app! These talented performers put on amazing shows throughout the day with some incredible stunts and it looks like they’re finally back in Animal Kingdom! There are showtimes today for 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, and 3:30PM, according to the app. ©Disney If you’re over by Africa in Animal Kingdom, then make sure you check these guys out! You’ll find them near Tusker House Restaurant and Tamu Tamu Refreshments. We can’t wait to go see them in person again! There is so much entertainment to see in Animal Kingdom right now, and this is not one to miss! Harambe Village Acrobats Animal Kingdom is also home to the Festival of the Lion King, which is bringing back an iconic part of the show soon, the new Finding Nemo musical, and a new way to experience the fun (and sometimes hilarious) kite show, Kite Tails! And in case you missed it, tons of character meet and greets are returning to Disney World this summer! This includes Star Wars characters, Mirabel’s debut in Magic Kingdom, a Chip and Dale character event, and SO many more. Stay tuned for more on these character meet and greets! There’s so much to see in this park, and we’ve got the rundown on all of it, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Animal Kingdom Secrets Disney Won’t Tell You! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen the Harambe Village Acrobats? Let us know in the comments! The post Another Live Show is BACK in Disney's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many Disney characters have made their marks, and continue to make an impact, on Disney’s parks. Look, it’s Stitch! Many Disney rides have closed over the years and been replaced by others — some rides you may have even completely forgotten about! The fan-favorite Disney alien, Stitch, used to have more than just cool (but sometimes creepy) merchandise in the parks (we’re looking at you Stitch Crashes Disney Collection). In fact, the history of Stitch in Disney World is pretty wild, and we’re here to give you all the details! Remember when Cinderella Castle was turned into a giant birthday cake for Disney World’s 25th Anniversary? Okay yeah, kinda hard to forget. Well when Stitch’s Great Escape debuted (and we’ll get to that in a second), for ONE DAY Cinderella Castle was TP’ed by Stitch! Yikes! And see that graffiti? Yep, Stitch even graffitied “Stitch is King” on the castle, and wanted posters were placed all over the park to search for Experiment 626. This caste decoration was up for quite literally one singular day in 2004, and then it went away. It was a CHOICE. ©Disney Now let’s talk about Stitch’s Great Escape, which was the attraction that replaced The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, which was a very unpopular Magic Kingdom attraction that was in Disney World from 1995-2003. Stitch’s Great Escape opened in 2004. The storyline was that Stitch had been captured by the Galactic Federation and park guests, acting as security, accidentally let Stitch escape. Stitch’s Great Escape However, this attraction was just as unpopular as its predecessor. Guests complained that the show was dark, scary, and not geared for family audiences. Many even called it “The Worst Ride At Walt Disney World.” Starting in October of 2016, the ride started operating on a seasonal schedule (which meant it was closed most of the time), and Disney filed for demolition permits in early 2020, and it was announced that the attraction was closed permanently in July of 2020. Stitch’s Great Escape Sign Right now, you can see Stitch at his meet and greet in Tomorrowland and see his 50th Anniversary statue, but that’s about it! Despite Stitch’s rough history in Disney World, we still see lots of Stitch merchandise online and in the parks, and Disney had a special event and created specific merchandise for Lilo & Stitch’s 20th Anniversary. Maybe we’ll see more of Stitch in the park someday, and if we do, stay tuned to DFB because we’ll be the first to let you know! Check out all these other Disney Rides we could TOTALLY live without! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you want to see more of Stitch in the parks? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Wild History of Stitch in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Ready to drop some more money on Disney items you just can’t live without? Look at those plushes! We recently got a look at the holiday merch that will be coming to the parks later this year, and a TON of merchandise dropped online this week that you should totally check out. If you’re a fan of collecting Disney plushes, you HAVE to see what Disney just dropped online! These plushes are a part of the Big Feet collection and are beyond adorable. Just look at this Toy Story Rex Big Feet Plush! ©Disney This plush version of Rex is soft and cuddly with oversized feet. There are beans in the bottom to weigh him down and keep him from flopping over. Grab him today for $34.99! Buy the Toy Story Rex Big Feet Plush here! And Star Wars fans will love cuddling with this Wicket Ewok Big Feet Plush also for $34.99! Wicket Big Feet Plush Look at his little fabric hood and collar! This plush has shaggy fur and also has beans in the bottom. He’s the perfect buddy for your next Star Wars rewatch! Buy the Wicket Ewok Big Feet Plush right here! While Dumbo is known for his large ears, this Dumbo Big Feet Plush is the first time Dumbo’s feet are almost the size of his ears! ©Disney This Dumbo plush comes complete with his clown collar and hat. He can be yours for $34.99! Grab the Dumbo Big Feet Plush today! And how could we forget about our favorite blue alien? This Stitch Big Feet Plush is $34.99 and is the perfect way to celebrate Lilo & Stitch‘s recent 20th Anniversary. Stitch Not only does Stitch have oversized feet, but his ears are oversized too! He’s too cute to resist! Buy the Stitch Big Feet Plush here! We have seen quite a few of these in the Disney parks as far back as 2020 (including an adorable Orange Bird plush), but now it’s easier than ever to get one of these shipped home! And you can check out the rest of the Big Feet collection over on shopDisney! While you’re at it, take a look at the new Pandora candle that recently dropped, and see if you can name all of the characters on Disney’s latest Dooney & Bourke Collection! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merch news! Stitch fans will need to hide their wallets before they see this other new Disney collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which plush is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post These Disney Plushes Have One Special Quality...Giant FEET? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Stitch, our favorite mischievous blue alien who also happens to be vacationing at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, just reminded us that June 26, or 6/26, marks his special day: Stitch Day! Also known as Experiment 626, Stitch wanted to offer a gift to you to mark the occasion. So, he gathered up his […]View the full article