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Earlier today, we revealed that all Make-A-Wish children, including past, present and future wish recipients, will be honored as godchildren of the Disney Wish. View the full article

Yah-hoo, the doors of Pioneer Hall officially reopened this week to welcome everyone back to the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground! Our Pioneer Hall Players have returned to the stage and are better than ever in this zany, fan-favorite dinner show, complete with a full country feast. But before the […]View the full article

We’ve seen a lot of Disneyland news recently! Blue Bayou We found a new color-changing Starbucks cup in Downtown Disney, it was announced that 2 holiday fireworks shows will be making a return this holiday season, and personalized photography sessions are also coming to the park! We were thrilled to find out that a popular restaurant that has been under refurbishment is officially offering reservations again! Earlier this month we saw Blue Bayou reopen but only for walk-ins. Now, starting June 24th, you can make a reservation to dine at this popular restaurant! ©Disney Prices vary from $35 to $59.99 per adult. If you’re visiting Disneyland soon and want to dine at this popular spot, we strongly recommend making reservations in advance via the Disneyland website. Blue Bayou While the ride connected to the restaurant, Pirates of the Caribbean, is not yet open, the ride is expected to open on June 30th! If you’re looking for other dining options in Disneyland if you want to wait until Pirates is reopened to dine at Blue Bayou, check out some of the other dining options in New Orleans Square, like River Belle Terrace or Cafe Orleans. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news! We saw more than 10 rides close in Disneyland a few days ago! Click here to see which they were and what we know happened. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever dined at Blue Bayou? Let us know your experience in the comments below! The post NEWS: Reservations Now Available For Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A ‘Grand’ Opening at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaView the full article

It’s time to unite some of your favorite in-park characters and step into this bold new mobile game with Disney and Pixar characters like you’ve never seen them before in Disney Mirrorverse.View the full article

It’s no secret that it’s getting harder to travel. It’s getting harder to travel The price of gas continues to fluctuate and airlines are frequently canceling and delaying flights. JetBlue has already announced that they would be cancelling many flights this summer, and now an airline has made the decision to stop service to some cities. American Airlines recently announced that it would be stopping service to four smaller cities in the United States due to a shortage of pilots, according to CNBC. ©American Airlines The four cities losing service are Islip, NY; Ithaca, NY; Toledo, Ohio, and Dubuque, Iowa. For Dubuque, this means that the city will be losing scheduled commercial air service entirely. Each city will lose the service on September 7th. Airplane This isn’t an isolated incident. United Airlines recently announced plans to cut 50 flights per day at Newark Airport, the airline’s hub, beginning on July 1st in an effort to reduce the number of flight delays travelers experience, according to CNBC. United says it has no plans to cut service to any airports at this time, but is instead choosing to reduce service to help mitigate problems. United Airlines is cutting flights in order to reduce delays. According to the flight tracking website FlightAware, from January to the middle of June, 31% of flights at Newark were delayed, making it the U.S. airport with the second highest number of delays, right behind Chicago Midway. With 4th of July expected to be a major travel holiday, it will be interesting to see what happens as Americans hit the road and the skies. If you’re driving, AAA says to expect the worst traffic on Thursday, June 30th and Friday, July 1st. Traffic Near Magic Kingdom Many Americans, however, are not traveling this summer due to high cost of both airfare and gas, as well as the rising cost of living due to inflation. We’ll be keeping an eye on the travel situation, especially as 4th of July weekend approaches, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest information. Is Disney World too expensive for average families? Click here to find out. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you traveling this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post It's About to Get Harder to Fly to Disney World From These 4 Cities first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line redefines longstanding maritime tradition, continues to help grant even more life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through newly announced initiatives CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line announced today that all Make-A-Wish® children, including past, present and future wish recipients, will be honored as godchildren of the Disney Wish, which sets sail this summer from Port Canaveral, Florida. Disney Cruise Line also continues to support the transformative work that wish-granting organizations do every day through newly announced initiatives which include an exclusive merchandise collection and the donation of a stateroom aboard a sailing of the Disney Wish. Redefining the longstanding maritime tradition of appointing a ship “godmother,” this is the first time in Disney Cruise Line history that children are being recognized in this prestigious role which symbolically bestows good fortune on the vessel and its travelers. The godchildren of this unique ship of wishes will join the magical group of godmothers for the Disney Cruise Line fleet including Patty Disney, Tinkerbell, Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey. “Make-A-Wish children and their families are brave, determined, resilient, and some of the most inspirational people you could ever meet,” said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Wishing is a transformative experience that brings hope and joy, and it is our privilege to proudly recognize children who strive to overcome challenges as our Disney Wish godchildren. Working with Make-A-Wish to support children with critical illnesses and making magic when it is needed most will always be a priority for The Walt Disney Company.” During the Disney Wish christening ceremony, Make-A-Wish children will recite the blessing for the newest ship, evoking the spirit of optimism The Walt Disney Company is known for. The event will be an unforgettable celebration of enchantment that will showcase the innovative new ship and celebrate Make-A-Wish as a key part of making wishes come true aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships. Since 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have helped grant life-changing wishes for more than 145,000 children with critical illnesses around the world. Historically, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. through Make-A-Wish has been a Disney wish, with many of these wishes involving visits to global Disney destinations and sailings with Disney Cruise Line. “The selection of Make-A-Wish children as the godchildren of the Disney Wish is another example of how Disney and Make-A-Wish continue to find innovative ways to bring joy to the lives of wish kids and their families,” said Richard K. Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “We are honored to partner with The Walt Disney Company and we look forward to granting countless more wishes together.” Disney Wish Limited Edition Merchandise Collection In celebration of the Disney Wish and the incredible power of wishes, Disney Cruise Line has worked with Make-A-Wish to create an exclusive line of merchandise that includes a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush, ear headband, trading pin, spirit jersey and tumbler. Disney will donate 10% of the purchase price from the sale of every item in the Disney Wish Limited Edition Collection now through July 18, 2023, to Make-A-Wish to grant even more life-changing wishes. The full Disney Wish Limited Edition Collection is available aboard the Disney Wish, and select items are available on shopDisney.com beginning July 18, 2022. Wish-Granting Donation Disney Cruise Line also donated a stateroom aboard a sailing of the Disney Wish, an initiative that raised more than $260,000. Proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish and Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. View the full article

Disney’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue reopens, presenting its hoot and a holler style after being closed for more than two years. View the full article

It’s an exciting time at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! Today, Disney Vacation Club unlocked the door to more than 200 new resort studios, providing a new opportunity for more Disney Vacation Club members to call this beloved resort “home.” In a setting inspired by a garden tea party, Bill […]View the full article

It’s time for another edition of what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Tower of Terror With recent flooding and show issues, Hollywood Studios has had a rough week. But that’s not all that happened, so check out what’s new right here! Hollywood Studios Food News Although you can get free water from various places around Disney World, we recently ran into an issue getting a free venti water from Starbucks in Magic Kingdom. We didn’t have any issues requesting free Starbucks water from any other Disney Parks, but on our last visit to Hollywood Studios, we were given two grande waters when we asked for a venti water. Starbucks Grande Water We didn’t mind at all, but keep in mind that your mileage may vary if you’re planning to get all your water from Starbucks. In Magic Kingdom, you can still get small red water cups for free from Starbucks, but you might be charged if you request a venti water. Otherwise, you can get free cups of water from many quick service locations around Disney World! Read more about the Starbucks venti water situation here! Over at Docking Bay 7, we noticed a station for water cups. Two water carafes were set up next to paper cups and napkins so that guests can fill up a cup after ordering a Ronto Wrap. Docking Bay 7 Water When it’s extra hot in Disney World, staying hydrated is KEY to preventing a miserable time. Take advantage of free water and make sure you take time to drink your water as often as you can! Learn more about free water in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Construction News In celebration of Pride Month, a colorful backdrop of Pride Flag balloons has been put up near the Muppets Courtyard. Pride Balloon Photo Op Disney has released a line of merchandise for Pride Month and a number of photo ops, so make sure you visit before the end of June if you want to celebrate! Here are all the ways to celebrate Pride Month in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Merchandise News And in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we noticed a new Statuette at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities! Star Wars Statuette You can get this unique piece of decor for $49.99. Is Disney’s Star Wars hotel in trouble?? Miscellaneous Hollywood Studios Update And in a surprising update, Hollywood Studios flooded this week! This park is known for getting pretty wet during rainstorms, but this week even The Darkroom flooded, and Cast Members had to block off areas where the water was flowing into the store. It was very wet in here! There was so much water that Cast Members had to sweep the water out of the store! If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios on a rainy day, it might be a good time to wear your waterproof shoes and pack your poncho! 8 things you’ll regret not having with you when it rains in Disney World! And that’s all the news from Hollywood Studios! Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and updates! The ULTIMATE guide to eating in 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 been to Hollywood Studios recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Shocking Amount of FLOODING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish officially arrived in Port Canaveral, and cast members woke up bright and early to witness the historic moment. What better way to enjoy an early morning than with a pajama party? Cast dressed in their comfiest Disney pajamas and loungewear to welcome the Disney Wish home. As they waited for the ship […]View the full article

SO many things have returned to Disney World over the past several months, like entertainment, dining options, and traditional character meet and greets. Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue A lot of restaurants have reopened, like Flying Fish, Jiko, ‘Ohana, and more. But, we have still been waiting on a select few dining options that remain closed. We found out a while back that a very popular dining option would be returning this summer, and now, it’s finally open again! Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is BACK in Disney World! We were invited to check out the restaurant today for its official reopening. It’s back! If you don’t know, Hoop-Dee-Doo is dinner and a show, complete with a stage and some musical numbers over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds. Uh, YUM!! We’ll update this post as the night goes on, so make sure to check back for more! You can make a reservation for Hoop-Dee-Doo right now, and make sure to stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be bringing you a FULL review of our meal here soon! Click here to see the BEST restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be booking your meal at Hoop-Dee-Doo soon? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From now until Sunday, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with some exciting holiday announcements, and of course limited time merchandise and food! Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket in Disney Springs! We’ve already spotted the return of the Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket in Disney Springs, and now we’re trying a limited time coffee from Joffrey’s in Disney Springs, too! Today, we headed over to Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company in Disney Springs to try the White Chocolate Gingerbread Latte! White Chocolate Gingerbread Latte This coffee is a combination of white chocolate sauce and gingerbread syrup topped with whipped cream. Sounds pretty good, right? We thought this drink was pretty average. It wasn’t bad by any means, but there was nothing that really wowed us about the flavors. Nothing really wowed us! We got this drink iced, but it’s available hot as well, and for the over 21 crowd, spirits can be added! For almost $7 including tax, we’re not sure if this drink was worth the price or if we’d get it again. If you like gingerbread flavor in your coffee, you’ll probably like this, but if you’re not a fan of gingerbread or white chocolate (or coffee), we’d probably recommend ordering something different off of the Joffrey’s menu. Joffrey’s has many different flavored lattes, like mocha and vanilla, as well as teas and frozen drinks, so it has something for almost everyone. Joffrey’s has lots of different drinks! This isn’t the only Halfway to the Holidays offering Joffrey’s has! You can also grab the Peppermint Mocha which has dark chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup, and whipped cream. It also comes hot or iced with the ability to add spirits if you’re over 21. If you’re looking for other Halfway to the Holidays treats in Disney World this weekend, the Disney World hotels are where it’s at. Over at The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’ll be able to find Peppermint Bark Cheesecake and at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has the returning Very Merry Minnie Mouse Cupcake! ©Disney Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Halfway to the Holidays and Disney World news! Click here for 13 Disney snacks you can make with 8 ingredients or less! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 Pre-Order for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Get a First Look at the “Halfway to the Holidays” Treats Coming to Disney World and Disneyland This Year We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try this limited time latte from Joffrey’s? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Had Such High Hopes for Disney's Latest Limited Time Coffee first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so who collects Starbucks cups? Starbucks Tumblers Believe us, we won’t judge, because we have CABINETS of cups, including a few of the 50th anniversary tumblers, some of those “You Are Here” mugs, and even the Ornaments that look like Starbucks cups. But we just found what might be the COOLEST Starbucks cup we’ve seen yet! So we’ve seen the Starbucks Color-Changing Cups before — there was a really cute holiday one that we found in Disney World last year during the holidays. When liquid is poured into it, the color lightened and changed. However, we just found an even COOLER Starbucks Color-Changing Cup in Disneyland! This one is just a white plain cup, at first… Seems innocent enough, right? But once liquid is poured into it, it changes color. But here’s the thing — you don’t know what color you’re going to get. A Cast Member told us they’ve seen pink, teal, orange, blue, and red, although there’s a rumor that one turns purple. So each cup holds a nice surprise because you don’t know what you’re going to get! By the way, our cup turned pink! It’s pink! If you want a specific color, the Cast Members will test them for you — as long as they’re not super busy (and remember to keep that in mind if you ask). We found this one at the Starbucks in Downtown Disney for $6.49. If you can’t make it to Disneyland, be sure to check in with your local Starbucks to see if they have these yet because these are REALLY cool. We expect that they’ll sell quickly, so keep that in mind! If you’re wanting Disney-specific Starbucks mugs, cups, and tumblers, though, you don’t have to go to the parks to get those either. We’ve put together a full list of every single Disney Starbucks cup you can buy online! 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 seen this cup at your local Starbucks yet? Let us know in the comments! The post SURPRISE! Starbucks Just Released a New Color-Changing Cup! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company aims to set the bar for what’s possible in the world of entertainment. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT When it comes to attractions, streaming, or movies, Disney often leads the way. And with that in mind, it only makes sense for them to be recognized for doing just that — leading the way. The Walt Disney Company was recognized as LinkedIn’s Top Company in Media & Entertainment. Disney announced the accomplishment, as well as the methodology used for the ranking, which was based on 7 pillars shown to lead to career progression, which are: “ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity, and educational background.” ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters The benefits they provide for their employees and Cast Members were also highlighted, specifically citing perks like complimentary park admission, on-site childcare at select locations, and 100% tuition support for network schools. Some Amazing Cast Members! For more news about The Walt Disney Company, check out our post about the company’s stock dropping. Or, check out the big things that may be coming for the company! Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! CEO Bob Chapek Outlines Goals for the Walt Disney Company Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised to see Disney achieve this title? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Named Top Company in Media & Entertainment first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In celebration of 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang is releasing brand new arrangements of iconic Disney melodies in his upcoming album, ‘The Disney Book.’ This new collection of songs will transport listeners through a musical journey of some of their favorite Disney songs, reimagined in new versions written […]View the full article

It may only be June, but that’s not stopping Disney from getting into the holiday spirit! Christmastime in Disney Springs We recently got a ton of news about holiday offerings that would be returning to Disney soon, like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom and the International Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT! From now until the end of the weekend, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with big announcements and limited time treats and merch in the parks, and today, we found one of those items! Today in Disney Springs, we spotted this Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket! Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket We saw this popcorn bucket last year during the holiday season, but now it’s made a limited time return for Halfway to the Holidays. The bucket is available at popcorn stands around Disney Springs and a purchase of the bucket comes with popcorn! We found ours at the popcorn stand across from Paddlefish for $25, which makes it a tad more expensive than the other popcorn buckets you can get around Disney World. Gold Buckets It is made to look like a Christmas tree (albeit an incredibly shiny, gold Christmas tree) with lights and a clear star on top. The lights and the star light up, with Mickey and Minnie at the base of the tree holding candy canes. If you’re not in Disney now, but will be this holiday season, make sure you check out the new festive merchandise Disney just announced, including two new pairs of Minnie ears, spirit jerseys, and even a Loungefly backpack! ©Disney If the winter holidays aren’t your thing, make sure you check out these Halloween items you can get on Amazon and Target, instead, and as always, make sure to keep reading DFB for all the latest Disney news and information! Click here to see EVERYTHING coming to Disney World this holiday season! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 Pre-Order for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Get a First Look at the “Halfway to the Holidays” Treats Coming to Disney World and Disneyland This Year We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's SHINY Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Will Have You Ignoring Its Price Tag first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Vacation Club Members receive all kinds of perks and benefits. Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Between exclusive merchandise, discounts on dining and hotels, ride previews, and special events — there’s a lot that comes with being a DVC Member! Some of those perks are members-only lounges located in various places throughout the property, and now we know exactly WHEN one lounge is reopening! The Top of the World Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is located at the top of Bay Lake Tower, and offers stunning views of Magic Kingdom. This Disney Vacation Club Lounge has been closed for months (though it did reopen briefly for New Year’s Eve 2021) and we knew that it would be opening “soon.” Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower But now, we’re happy to share that the Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair will be officially reopening on July 11th, 2022! Not only that, but the lounge has been completely revamped with a Disney Villains theme! ©Disney According to Disney, when the lounge closed it quickly became “a devil’s playground” for some of Disney’s worst bad guys. Members can expect “curious couture” and artwork dedicated to these baddies, along with “rebellious recipes for their cunning concoctions.” You DON’T want to get on her bad side! This Villains Lair will be open daily from 6PM to midnight, subject to change — and seats are on a first come, first served basis. Disney Vacation Club Members with access to Membership Extras and who are staying in Disney World Resort hotels can enjoy this exclusive spot, and guests staying on Members’ reservations are also eligible! Bay Lake Tower Sounds like the Top of the World Lounge is going to be a devilishly good time when it finally reopens on July 11th! For the latest Disney news and beyond, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Read About the Exclusive DVC Event Coming Up SOON! Not a DVC Member but considering joining the club? Check out the latest Disney Vacation Club Membership discount that could help you save thousands on a membership! If you’re heading to the parks soon, keep in mind that park pass reservations are still required in addition to valid park admission, so make sure you book your passes ahead of your visit — and check out summer park pass availability, it’s filling up FAST! 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 stayed at a DVC Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Top of the World Lounge Reopening With NEW Villain Theme in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There has been SO MUCH Disney holiday news lately, and it’s not over! Christmas in Magic Kingdom We just learned that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom in Disney World, the start date for Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, which holiday festivities are returning to the parks, when a holiday overlay is coming to Disneyland, and more. But, the news isn’t done yet, because Disney just gave a FIRST LOOK at a very special holly jolly series coming to Disney+ later this year! Earlier this year, we found out that Disney+ would be making a limited series based off of The Santa Clause movies, and now, we have our first look at the show! The official name of the series is The Santa Clauses and Disney shared a photo with the whole cast! ©Disney Time Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell are reprising their roles as Santa Claus (Scott Calvin) and Mrs. Claus (Carol), respectively. Then, there are some newcomers in the series — Austin Kane and Elizabeth Allen- will play the roles of Cal and Sandra, the two children of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Elizabeth is actually Tim Allen’s daughter in real life! The Santa Clause ©Disney Kal Penn will be joining the series as well to play Simon Choski, a single father, game inventor, and product developer “whose visit to the North Pole makes a big impact on the direction of his life.” He will be joined by Rupali Redd playing the role of Grace, his daughter “with a love for Santa and all things Christmas,” Disney said. There will also be some new cast playing elves in the series! Devin Bright will be Noel, Santa’s trusted right-hand elf, along with Matilda Lawler as Betty, Santa’s demanding Chief of Staff and job-oriented Elf. ©Disney The series is set some time after the events of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause and picks up with Scott Calvin about to turn 65-years-old, realizing he can’t be Santa forever. As he starts to lose his Santa magic, he sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new adventure in a life south of the North Pole. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause ©Disney Disney hasn’t given an official release date for the series, but says it will be streaming soon! We’ll keep you updated with any news we hear about the series, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see what other exciting projects are coming to Disney+! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 Pre-Order for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Get a First Look at the “Halfway to the Holidays” Treats Coming to Disney World and Disneyland This Year We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this new Santa Clause series? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO: FIRST LOOK at ‘The Santa Clause’ Series Coming to Disney+🎅 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to the end of a long park day, it’s important to know just exactly where you’re going to rest your head. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Deluxe-level resort that many guests love for its gorgeous And now, there’s a brand new spot to choose from because the new Disney Vacation Club Villas and Resort Studios at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort are officially open! Disney began construction on the new Disney Vacation Club rooms at the Grand Floridian back in March 2022, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on the progress ever since. The Big Pine Key building has been transformed into 200 brand-new DVC Resort Studio rooms featuring ultra-luxurious decor. NEW Resort Studio Room Disney invited us out to a media preview to check out the new rooms, as well as some refreshed Disney Vacation Club villas at the Grand Floridian. The Resort Studios each come with 2 queen beds and one day bed, meaning that they sleep five adults. They also come with a beverage center with a coffee maker and a beverage cooler. Resort Studio The bathrooms are just as fancy as the rest of the room, with marble countertops and a combination tub and shower. The room we toured even had double sinks! Look at that bathroom! And in addition to the Resort Studios, other DVC Villas at the Grand Floridian got a makeover as well. We also got to tour the Enhanced 2-Bedroom Villa, which was redecorated with a similar theme as the Resort Studio. Enhanced 2-Bedroom Villa These villas come with two separate bedrooms — one with a king-sized bed and one with two queens. There are also two bathrooms and a full kitchen. You can sleep up to 9 guests here! The living area of the 2-bedroom Enhanced Villas It’s so exciting to have even more updated rooms available for booking! Just last year, the main guest rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort were updated with a Moana theme, and the rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort got a makeover inspired by The Incredibles. Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Besides those, we’ve got more changes on the way! The Polynesian is getting a new Disney Vacation Club tower added to the property, and a major overhaul is coming to the rooms and lobby at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. We’re excited to see how all of these changes turn out! Click Here to See the Expansion Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be booking a stay at the new Grand Floridian DVC Villas? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa updates. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: The NEW Grand Floridian Rooms Are Now OPEN in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are plenty of unique dining spots at Disney World. House of Blues But if you’re a fan of music, you might just find yourself dining at House of Blues in Disney Springs. Sure, it IS a chain restaurant, but it’s a chain restaurant with loads of atmosphere and live music in the evenings, and sometimes that’s all you want. So we revisited House of Blues for the first time in a while to see if the food is as rockin’ as the music. Here’s the deal — when we’ve visited House of Blues in the past, we generally had mixed feelings about the food. Our last visit, though, did surprise us, so we went into this particular dining experience with higher expectations. So how did the restaurant fare? Let’s find out! Atmosphere House of Blues is one of many Disney World restaurants that has seating both indoors… Indoor Seating …and outdoors! Outdoor seating Outdoors is the Front Porch Bar, which offers drinks and live entertainment in the evenings. You can expect live music from 4PM to close during the week, and from 12PM-4PM and 5PM to close on Saturdays and Sundays. House of Blues Disney Springs For this particular visit, we chose to sit indoors. You’ll find both booths, along with standard tables and chairs here. Plenty of places to sit. You’ll also find seating around the bar. The bar What we really like here about the atmosphere is the vibe. You can’t beat live music in the evenings, but we also love seeing the relics of blues legends that line the ceilings in the main dining room. The paintings and sculptures in here are done by over 60 Delta-region artists (Delta-region meaning the Mississippi Delta). SO cool We also love the different types of music-related art dispersed through the restaurant. There are a few different rooms here, so if you get a chance, take a walk around the restaurant to check out all the art! Lots of cool art on the walls! As we were visiting during the day, we didn’t get to hear any live music, but we still enjoy the bluesy feeling when we’re here! Menu The theme here is inspired by soul food, so the menu reflects a lot of Louisiana favorites, barbecue, and specialty burgers. If you want to start your meal with a drink, there are a variety of Beers, Wines, Cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. House of Blues also has daily drink specials on Mondays through Thursdays from open to 5PM. Drinks When it comes to food, you’ve got a choice of things like BBQ Nachos, Gumbo, and Voodoo Shrimp for Appetizers. Entrees include Shrimp and Grits, New York Strip, and BBQ Classics. You can also get a variety of Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, Sides, and Desserts. Food Menu Another thing that we like about this restaurant is we feel the prices are more than fair for what you get. Here’s a hot tip: depending on who’s playing in the concert hall, you can sometimes get a deal on tickets and food. Hours of Blues music venue entrance There’s also a fun Jazz Brunch on the weekends that offers things like Breakfast Burritos, NY Steak & Eggs, and Chicken ‘N’ Donuts! Brunch also overlaps with the normal lunch menu for a couple hours on the weekend, so you can have more choices to choose from! Drinks We started off with a drink — the Havana Twist Mojito for $13. It’s made with Havana Club 3-year blanco rum, simple syrup, mint, raspberry, blackberry, and lime. Let’s just say this — this is a VERY boozy drink! Whew! The rum is a VERY forward flavor here. This packs a PUNCH We barely tasted the mint, but liked the tartness from the blackberry and raspberry and the hint of lime. We will say this — this tastes nothing like a traditional mint mojito, so if that’s what you’re wanting, this is not that. Cheers! For an Appetizer, we were craving some Gumbo. The Gumbo here is made with andouille sausage, chicken, onion, bell pepper, celery, and cajun rice and costs $8 for a bowl. Our reporter actually moved to Orlando from New Orleans and was happy to report that this is good gumbo! But is it GOOD gumbo? For example, we looked at the color — dark brown gumbo means it’s made with a dark roux. It also has the holy trinity of green bell pepper, onions, and celery. The rice is cooked perfectly, plus there’s a lot of flavor with the large chunks of sausage and chicken (although we felt like it could’ve used more meat). Like all good gumbo, there’s okra in there, too. YUM. HOWEVER, this does have some kick, so if you don’t like spicy (New Orleans spicy, not Disney spicy), you probably don’t want to order this. Gumbo done right Now it’s on to the entrees. We went with another New Orleans favorite, Jambalaya for $21. This is made with sautéed chicken, andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, and Cajun rice. You can also add Cajun shrimp for $7, which is exactly what we did. This is a very flavorful dish, and again, we were surprised at how authentic it tasted. Jambalaya When we took our first bite, we really got the hearty meat flavors and the seasoning from the rice. It’s so satisfying and filling (and honestly, you get enough that it’s shareable). The shrimp was also cooked to perfection. But we’ll say this again — this is SPICY (you can literally see the spices on the shrimp), so keep that in mind if you don’t want a lot of heat in your food. Look at those spices! We also ordered the Shrimp Po’Boy for $18. This sandwich is made with fried cajun shrimp, French bread, seasoned mayo, lettuce, dill pickle chips, and tomato. You also get a side of fries. Okay, so we hate to be the bearer of bad news — but when it comes to Po’Boys, this one is not a fave. For starters, we felt it needed more mayo. Plus the bread was really dry. NOT a favorite At this point, we were honestly disappointed because everything else had been so good. But, this is a nice sandwich for people who don’t like things as spicy. The shrimp are hand-battered and well-cooked — we thought that was the best part of the sandwich. We would seriously just eat the shrimp and leave everything else on the plate. The shrimp were good! We can’t end a good meal without dessert, so we ordered up the Key Lime Pie for $8. It’s made with coconut graham cracker crust, whipped cream, lime zest, and shaved coconut. We found it to be a lot lighter than other Key Lime Pies we’ve had in the past, which was nice after the super heavy meal we had! The graham cracker crust also wasn’t crumbly, so it wasn’t too messy to eat. Yummy! The pie filling had a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness without being TOO sour. This is a solid dessert choice if you like these flavors! Key Lime Pie If we had any criticism about this pie, though, is that we think the serving size should be a little bigger. We want a hefty piece of pie, Disney! Nosh or Not? Check out House of Blues if: You’re looking for live music. The atmosphere here at night can’t be beat and what’s better than eating good food WHILE grooving to some fun tunes? You like strong drinks and spicy food — even the drinks we’ve had here in the past have packed a punch, and many of the food options are spicy! You want fair prices. We feel like you get your money’s worth here, regardless of what you order. Avoid if: You want a quieter dining experience. It can get lively here, especially at night, so if you want a quiet meal, you won’t find it here. You want to eat more unique food. This is a chain restaurant after all, and if you’re the kind of person who wants to eat more unique fare while on vacation, you’ll probably want to skip House of Blues. You’re averse to spicy food. Although there are probably dishes on the menu with less heat, almost everything we tried had a kick. Overall While there are plenty of other restaurants at Disney Springs to choose from, House of Blues is a nice spot if you want to grab some food and live entertainment at the same time. You can spend time hanging out on the front porch if you want to just chill in a spot that usually isn’t as crowded as other places in Disney Springs can be. And, it’s definitely a unique venue compared to other restaurants around it. But, it still is a chain restaurant, meaning you can find it in other places around the United States. So, if you want to go somewhere that is more unique JUST to Disney Springs, that you can’t find anywhere else, we’d suggest another spot like Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, which has the distinctiveness of being different than your average restaurant, and a little more character specific to Disney World. If you still want live music, try out Raglan Road Irish Pub, which has live music and dancers to watch while you eat! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar If you need a decent meal and everywhere else is busy, House of Blues will for sure get the job done. It’s a cool place if you’re into music history, or actually want to see live music. It’s not a bad restaurant — It brings some classic New Orleans flavor to Disney World that we didn’t expect, along with decent portion sizes at a fair price. But, we can’t say it’s one of the best spots in Disney Springs — there are just way too many awesome options that knock it down the list. Click here to see the WORST Disney World restaurants according to Yelp 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 eaten at House of Blues? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Disney Springs Restaurant Is Bringing The Heat! 🌶️ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may only be June, but we’re already thinking about Christmas and the holiday season in Disney World! Christmas Tree at the Grand Floridian We’ve been patiently waiting for Disney to announce what we can expect from the holiday season this year, since 2021 brought us Disney’s Merriest After Hours event instead of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but we now know that the Christmas party is returning, so let’s take a look at what else has been confirmed to return to Disney World this holiday season! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party First and foremost, we know that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a special ticketed event at the Magic Kingdom will be returning this year with 24 parties throughout November and December. The party is returning with many of the fan-favorite entertainment options like Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade! Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Also during the event, you’ll get to see Disney characters all dressed up for the holidays, snow on Main Street, U.S.A., and you’ll be able to grab some complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, too. Also during the party, you’ll have the opportunity to dance the night away at not one but three different dance parties around the park! There will be one at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, one at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, and a Disney Junior dance party in Storybook Circus. Club Tinsel in Tomorrowland Also during the event, in celebration of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, guests will have access to three different photo ops AND they will take home a special commemorative keepsake in honor of the anniversary. Attraction Overlays Holiday overlays will also be returning, like the world-famous Jingle Cruise (which is also available during daytime hours), plus there will be overlays for other rides like Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and the Tomorrowland Speedway for party attendees only. Jingle Cruise And for a NEW attraction overlay, Disney has shared that instead of the typical songs you can get on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT, during the holiday season, guests will be able to hear festive mixes instead! EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays In addition to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, we also got the news that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning this year, as well! It is returning on November 25th. Festival of the Holidays Much like the other festivals, the Festival of the Holidays features holiday food booths from around the world, though Disney hasn’t yet shared which ones will be returning. The Candlelight Processional, which is an event that tells the story of Christmas with a celebrity narrator, orchestra, and choir, will also be returning, but Disney did not share dates. Candlelight Processional sign As in years past, Santa Claus will be making appearances at the festival and Disney shared that he will “join storytellers from around the world” around the World Showcase. Also returning is the Holiday Cookie Stroll. To participate in the Cookie Stroll, you grab a Festival Passport and visit the booths at the festival that are taking part in the stroll, buying cookies along the way. When you’ve bought five cookies (and received five stamps in your passport), you get a prize for completing the stroll! Holiday Cookie Stroll Park Icon Festivities Once the sun sets, the park icons will be lit up with holiday decorations! At Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle will be lit up with holiday projections (on nights when Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is not taking place). Magic Kingdom holiday projections Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios, and the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also get special holiday projections that will rotate with the Beacons of Magic each night. Holiday Tower Hotel Santa Claus Guests will also have the opportunity to see and meet Santa Claus throughout the holiday season! He will be making appearances in Animal Kingdom on the Santa Claus Flotilla on the Discovery River, and around EPCOT during the Festival of the Holidays. Santa Claus in Animal Kingdom You’ll also be able to spot him in the Santa Claus Motorcade in Hollywood Studios, and you’ll be able to meet him in Disney Springs, too! Holiday Entertainment In terms of entertainment, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Hollywood Studios will be getting a holiday finale that features Olaf! The show will get a holiday finale! At Animal Kingdom, the Merry Menagerie will be returning, as well. The Merry Menagerie consists of artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals, and they are very cute. Also at Animal Kingdom, you’ll be able to see the Discovery Island Drummers Festive Flotilla, which is the holiday version of the drummer flotilla that can be seen now. Merry Menagerie Disney Springs is getting in on the fun with snow in the Town Center plus the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, which is a scavenger hunt to find all of the decorated Christmas trees throughout Disney Springs. The Moana Tree! You’ll also be able to catch live entertainment and Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers, and Snowflake Skaters in Disney Springs, as well. And if all that wasn’t enough, there will also be special PhotoPass Magic Shots and lenses throughout Disney World during the holiday season, so make sure to keep your eye out for those. Festive Food Offerings And finally, we come to our favorite part: the food! First up, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs is once again turning into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios is also being transformed into Minnie’s Holiday Dine, and other limited-time treats will make their way around the parks and Disney Springs, as well. Disney hasn’t shared what treats we can expect from this holiday season, but we’ll be on the lookout for more news. Merchandise Disney also announced that a brand new holiday merchandise collection will be coming to the Disney parks. It includes things like spirit jerseys, ears, a Loungefly backpack, and more. ©Disney And of course, the parks will be decorated with a large Christmas tree in the Magic Kingdom, and festive touches around the other parks and Disney Springs, as well. We’ll be bringing you more updates as Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest! 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Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be heading to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You better not cry and you better not pout because “The Santa Clauses” is coming to Disney+! In celebration of Halfway to the Holidays, we’re excited to debut the official series name and a first look at the cast. Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell will reprise their roles as Santa Claus (Scott Calvin) and Mrs. […]View the full article

We just found something that makes Disney’s $110,000 private jet tour around the world look downright cheap. Galaxy’s Edge We know that collectibles are popular among Disney fans. The Mickey Mouse: Main Attraction collections that have been coming out recently can be hard to find just a few weeks after they’re released! And don’t get in the way of a guest looking for the newest Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug. We’re all about collecting your favorite Disney merchandise…but don’t you think $2.3 MILLION is going a little far? At a recent Prop Store Auction, a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter model sold for $2,375,000. The model was used in George Lucas’ 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope. ©Propstore According to the Hollywood Reporter, it’s screen-matched to the Red Leader fighter from the movie (piloted by Squadron Leader Garven Dreis, played by the late Drewe Henley), although this one is a miniature model made of light-weight rigid foam. If you’re paying over $2 million, we think you should at least get a working spaceship! ©Hollywood Reporter The model, which was built by Industrial Light & Magic, was estimated to bring in $500,000 to $1 million. Part of the reason that the price ended up being so high is because models like this are very rare. Most of the models were actually “destroyed by pyrotechnics while filming the movie’s climax battle sequence at the Death Star” (Hollywood Reporter). Darth Vader in Hollywood Studios on Disney+ Day 2021 If you watch the movie carefully, you could actually match specific scratches and blemishes on this model to ones on the fighter in A New Hope. ©Star Wars For some major Star Wars fans with a big budget to spend on collectibles, apparently the rare piece of the film’s history is worth the expense! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney-related news, so stay tuned with DFB. Check out another Disney auction, involving an actual skyway gondola from Disneyland! Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News and Details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Don-Okdar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Disney item to collect? Let us know in the comments! The post A TINY 'Star Wars' Spaceship Just Sold for .3 MILLION 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

"Freaky" and "The Black Phone" are coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida as part of the event's Horrors of Blumhouse mash-up house. View the full article