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A Disney Cruise Line vacation isn’t exactly cheap. Time for a Cruise? Even a quick cruise to the Bahamas on Disney Cruise Line could cost your family thousands of dollars. But, just what does your money cover? Sodas? Meals? Special events? We’re going over all of that right here so you can decide if the cost of a Disney Cruise and what it includes is worth it for you. When booking your Disney Cruise Line vacation, you’ll pay a set rate for yourself and those traveling in your party. Here are some sample prices for a 3-night Bahamian cruise for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids under 9) in 2023. ©Disney Here’s a break-down of the prices for a standard inside room for the Bahamian cruise in early February 2023. ©Disney While you can sometimes find a number of discounts and deals available for Disney Cruise Line, a cruise with Disney can still be VERY pricey – we’re talking thousands of dollars potentially even for shorter cruises. Ahhh those pools! In comparison to other cruise lines, Disney’s base rates can be quite expensive. So, just what does the cost of a Disney Cruise Line trip include? 1 – Stateroom First, the cost includes the use of your stateroom for the entire length of your stay. That is an obvious one. But, there are some features that make Disney’s staterooms unique – particularly when it comes to space, theming, storage options, and bathrooms. In terms of space, some of the staterooms on Disney’s ships can be larger than comparable rooms on other cruise lines’ staterooms, giving you the benefit of some added space. Disney’s staterooms are also themed in line with the ship, and even many indoor staterooms feature “magical portholes,” giving you a porthole feel without that added cost. ©Disney | Disney Dream stateroom In the staterooms you’ll also find seating, storage, a television, and other items. And, perhaps most importantly, most staterooms feature Disney’s split bathroom concept. The split bathroom set-up is made up of a shower and sink behind one door, and a toilet and sink behind a separate door. This allows more than 1 family member to get ready at the same time, giving you faster access to the fun! ©Disney Cruise Line Ultimately, the cost will depend on what type of stateroom you select – indoor, porthole, verandah, or otherwise. But the cost of the stateroom is fully included in the price you pay. Click here to see details about the staterooms that will be on the Disney Wish cruise ship! 2 – Entertainment If there’s one thing Disney has a LOT of on its ships, it’s entertainment. And nearly ALL of it is included. Onboard a Disney ship, you’ll find Disney characters roaming around and meeting with guests. Generally, these character meet-and-greets or photo-ops are included, though you may need to register in advance for some of the more unique character experiences so just be aware of that. Mickey and Minnie Disney Cruise Line also offers free movies in multiple spots – out on the funnel vision screen near the pools, as well as in the movie theater on the ship. The movie theater even offers runs of new movies that are currently out in theaters. There are also Broadway-style shows in the theater onboard the ship. Typically these large productions are offered more than once night. Walt Disney Theatre on the Wonder Disney Cruises also feature all kinds of special events and entertainment that are entirely free like karaoke nights, nighttime shows (typically featuring the main stage performers) for the adults in the adults clubs, kids events like game shows and trivia, free tours of the ship, free drawing lessons, and MORE. Here’s a peek at a Disney Cruise Line navigator from 2019 for a trip to Alaska. Many, if not most of these are totally included in the cost of the cruise. Navigator Nowadays, you can see the navigator (or the daily list of events for the cruise) through the Disney Cruise Line app, and you may not receive or have access to a physical navigator onboard. Navigator The cost of your cruise also includes deck parties, select special events during Disney’s themed and holiday cruises (like special character meetings or book readings during the Very Merrytime Cruises or Marvel Day at Sea). Access to the fitness room onboard is also included and there are typically select exercise classes offered for free (though some exercise classes are an additional cost). Spa services are an additional cost on the cruise ship, but you can typically tour the spa on select days for free, just to get a sense of the space and see what options are available. Disney Cruise Line Characters Fireworks are offered aboard most Disney Cruises. Fireworks viewing spots all around the ship are included. Some of Disney’s cruise ships offer interactive games for guests to play around the ship. Select cruise ships have the Muppets-themed Midship Detective Agency and the Disney Wish will feature a brand NEW game for guests to enjoy. While you may need to sign up or otherwise register to play these, they are available for all guests to enjoy at no additional cost. ©Disney Of course, there are entertainment options that are an additional cost, such as paid bingo opportunities with prize packages, spa services, wine tastings, etc. But for the most part, a LOT of entertainment is available on Disney Cruise Line at no additional cost beyond what you’ve paid for your stay. 3 – Disney’s Private Island – Castaway Key If your cruise includes a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, you’ll be able to get off there and enjoy a number of things at no additional cost. Time to Relax! Use of beach chairs and the umbrellas near them are available to use at no additional cost. There are also waterslides for children and families to use that are included. The barbecue lunch that is available on the island — including meats, fruits, desserts, and more — is included, along with the fountain sodas and other select drinks. So fun! You will need to pay for the other things on the island, like alcoholic drinks, bike rentals, and excursions. But, you could spend an entire day on Castaway without spending an additional cent and still have a fantastic time! 4 – Food, Lots and Lots of FOOD! Another thing that is included in your set cruise price is a lot of dining options. Disney Cruise Line operates on a rotational dining system. That means guests are rotated through different restaurants throughout their cruise, but the servers and other dining members rotate with the guests. Tiana’s Place on Disney Wonder Typically, each cruise includes about 3 sit-down restaurants that guests visit during dinner. You may eat at each of these once or multiple times depending on the length of your cruise and where your scheduled to eat. All of these sit-down restaurants that are assigned to guests as part of the rotational dining are included in the price of the cruise. And typically, your meal at each of these restaurants can be VERY large. We’re talking appetizers, entrees, desserts, often a bread service to start the meal off, and sodas, coffee, tea, and select other beverages. Animator’s Palate As we mentioned above, sodas, tea, coffee, and other select drinks are included in those dinners. Those drink options are also typically available nearly all day at a self-serve soda station. There, you’ll find sodas, water, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and select other beverages available for guests to enjoy at any time and bring with them to any location. Keep in mind that regular coffee is included in the base price, but specialty coffees (like fancier lattes or cappuccinos) will be available for an additional fee at select spots. Triton’s on the Disney Wonder Dinner is the only meal time we’ve talked about, but you’ve gotta eat breakfast and lunch too right?! Well, those are also included in the base price of your Disney cruise at a variety of places. Most of the ships have some version of a buffet dining option that is open at breakfast and lunch. This buffet-style dining option (and corresponding drinks like orange juice, sodas, etc.) is included. Cabanas Buffet Want to grab some snacks or potentially a meal somewhere else? There are a number of other locations where food is also included. Typically on the deck where the pools are located, you’ll find a variety of meal/snack spots with sandwiches, salads, bowls, chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, and maybe even some shawarma if you’re lucky! But, be careful! Not all dining locations are included. Places like Cove Café (specialty coffee), Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats Shop (specialty ice cream), and select other spots aren’t included. If you’re unsure of whether a spot will cost you extra, just be sure to ask the Cast Members before you get all excited about a snack there! Disney Cruise Line Want to eat but not looking to leave your room? 24-hour room service is included in the cost of your cruise, though it is a good practice to tip the Cast Member who brings the food to your room, and that will be an additional cost. But a few bucks might be 10000% worth it to get Mickey’s Premium Bars delivered to your room right after your relaxing nap. Of course, a signature cruise staple — soft-serve ice cream — is available and included as part of your stay. Get That Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar! There are also some secret items that are included which you’ll have to search for! Over at Cove Café, as we mentioned above, the specialty coffees are not included. But, the pastries located in the cases there ARE typically included in the price of your cruise. That’s something to look into during your next trip! During Formal Night, a signature drink is also usually offered for free to guests who stop by the reception that is held in the atrium area. That’s another way you could potentially grab something on the cruise for FREE. There are also late-night snacks sometimes offered in the adult-exclusive bars and lounges, or in other lounge spaces open to families. Cadillac Lounge In terms of what’s not included, things like alcoholic drinks, specialty dining locations (Remy or Palo), bottled water, smoothies, snacks at certain specialty spots, and specialty coffee are usually not included. If you’re looking to do any of those things, be sure to set aside some extra money in the budget for them. 5 – Youth and Teen Clubs All of the youth and teen clubs (except for the nursery for small babies) are included in the cost of the cruise. This means places like the Oceaneer’s Club, Oceaneer’s Lab, Edge, Vibe, etc. are included at no additional cost. These spots do have age restrictions, though. You’ll have to be of the right age to play at these locations, but if you are within that age range you’ll get to have all the fun you want at no additional cost. Hiya, Slink! Adults who want to stop by these locations just to get a peek at what the fun is all about can stop by during open house days/hours. The kids clubs on Disney Cruise Line are pretty amazing, so you’ll want to stop by those open houses, even if you’re just a big kid at heart. Click here to read about some of the amazing kid spaces coming to the Disney Wish! 6 – Nightclubs and Lounges Kids aren’t the only ones with their own dedicated spaces on Disney Cruise Line ships. The adults get to have their own fun over in the adult bars and lounges. The entertainment in these spaces is usually included in the cost of the cruise. Many nights, the adults will get a different and smaller version of the shows featuring the performers that will later be in the larger theater for all guests to enjoy. There are also often game shows, comedians, piano performances, or other forms of entertainment available in these spaces at no additional cost. Adults Areas Can Be Great Fun and FREE If You Don’t Buy Any Drinks Drinks are an additional cost in these locations. But, sometimes these lounges and bars will offer late-night snacks. Those late-night snacks are typically free, so save some room in your stomach if you want to try them! Click here to learn about the Star Wars bar coming to the Wish! 7 – Pools and Recreation Next, it’s time to hit the pools, waterslides, and more! On the upper decks, where the pools are located, you’ll find lounge chairs, pools (of course), waterslides, and movies being shown on the funnel vision screens on one of the funnels. All of those are included. ©Disney Cruise Line There are also other activities usually available on these upper decks including mini golf, a sports area with basketball nets and more, and ping pong, all of which you can play at no additional cost. Note that some of these activities (like mini golf) are only available on select ships, so be sure to check what amenities your Disney Cruise Line ship offers. ©Disney Cruise Line Towels for use by the pool are also available for all guests to use. Click here to learn about the first attraction at sea coming to the Disney Wish! 8 – Disney Cruise Line app It’s not necessarily “included” in the cost of your cruise, as you can download this application for free even before booking or boarding a ship. But, the use of the Disney Cruise Line app is fairly limited until you’re onboard. Once on the ship, the app will show you the daily activities available, allow you to chat with Cast Members to get help, and more. ©Disney Cruise Line Perhaps most importantly, those with the app can communicate with each other for free while on board. All you’ll need to do is connect to Disney’s free on-board wifi service to communicate through the app (no texting or data needed). Keep in mind that regular wifi service will be an additional cost, but Disney’s on-board wifi can be used for free for things like the Disney Cruise Line app and it will be used for Disney’s upcoming new game for the Wish. ©Disney Cruise Line Also, while wifi is usually an additional cost, be sure to ask and see if you can get a preliminary amount of wifi for free. Sometimes, a pretty small (but still very useful) amount of wifi is provided for free, but you have to claim it on the first night of the cruise. Still, that little bit could help you text or e-mail family or friends from the cruise. 9 — Taking Photos Throughout the cruise, you’ll find photographers at various spots, taking photos of guests in front of themed backgrounds or with characters. You can dress up for these to make them very fancy or just go as you are. Taking the photos themselves is included in the cost of the cruise, so you can strike a pose and smile for the camera! Disney Cruise Line Atrium Buying the photos, however, is another story. You will need to pay for the photos or you can pre-pay for a photo package. 10 — Castaway Cay 5K If you’re a runner (or just like to walk), you can participate in a very unique race on Castaway Cay. The Castaway Cay 5K is totally FREE for guests to enjoy, and all finishers will get an exclusive 5K medal. Just keep in mind that you’ll want to register for the event, and the event is limited to guests 10 years old and older. For an additional charge, you can get a premium package which includes a complimentary Castaway Cay 5K cinch sack, water bottle, and hat. Beach and Ocean Views And that’s a peek at some of the BIG things that are included in the cost of your Disney Cruise. Do you think these included items and the theming of Disney ‘s Cruise make them worth the cost? Tell us in the comments below! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Tell us your thoughts on Disney cruises! The post Everything That's Included With Your Disney Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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EPCOT may be the park undergoing a major transformation right now, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been getting some updates, as well! Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re currently seeing some construction in Hollywood Studios over in Toy Story Land as work continues on the new table service restaurant coming to the land, Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Disney hasn’t shared details on when this restaurant will open, so in the meantime, let’s head to Hollywood Studios to see what’s new in food, construction, and merchandise. Hollywood Studios Food Updates ABC Commissary ABC Commissary is one of the quick service food options available in Hollywood Studios. When we were there recently, we noticed that there is a new item available on the kids menu: a chicken salad sandwich. Chicken Salad Sandwich on Mobile Order This sandwich is $7.49 and comes with two sides. It has replaced the turkey sandwich previously available on the kids menu. Click here for 15 cheap, but filling Disney World snacks! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates We headed to Batuu on a recent trip and noticed that there was some cracking in various areas on the ground in Galaxy’s Edge. Cracking on the ground in Galaxy’s Edge These areas have been sectioned off by Cast Members for safety. Don’t head to Disney World without these construction updates — click here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Darkroom We’ve been seeing a lot of Buzz Lightyear merchandise popping up around the perks in celebration of the new Pixar movie, Lightyear. At The Darkroom, we noticed this youth hat. Buzz Lightyear youth hat This hat is made to look like Buzz Lightyear’s space ranger suit, complete with wings. It is $24.99. Celebrity 5 & 10 We’ve also seen a lot of Stitch merchandise recently. Disney released a collection for the 20th anniversary of Lilo & Stitch as well as a collection that serves up some serious summer vibes. We spotted this Stitch cushion that looks similar to the items in the summer collection. Stitch cushion The cushion features Stitch surfing, playing ukulele, and hanging out by the beach. You can grab it for $59.99. Mickey’s of Hollywood Over at Mickey’s of Hollywood, we spotted the most recent Mickey Mouse: the Main Attraction collection to make its way to the Disney World parks. The “it’s a small world” collection is available online, but we saw the ears for $34.99… it’s a small world ears …the Mickey Mouse plush for $34.99… it’s a small world plush …the pin for $29.99… it’s a small world pin …and the collectible key for $29.99. it’s a small world collectible key We did not see the Loungefly backpack with the rest of the collection. Majestic Theater If you’re in need of a new watch, head over to the Majestic Theater! We spotted three watches: a gold watch with a Mickey-shaped watch face… Gold Mickey Mouse watch …a Jack Skellington from The Nighmare Before Christmas watch… Jack Skellington watch …and a Haunted Mansion watch. Haunted Mansion watch Each watch is available for $64.99. And if you’re looking to add a pop of color to your wardrobe, we found the perfect clothing items for you. First up, we saw this Watercolor Cinderella Castle Windbreaker. Watercolor windbreaker It has Cinderella Castle outlines with watercolor splotches and the Disney World logo. It is $69.99. You can complete the look with the same pattern, but on a polo shirt! Watercolor polo It has the same pattern as the windbreaker and is available for $49.99. Tower Hotel Gifts Any Pirates of the Caribbean fans out there? At Tower Hotel Gifts (the gift shop for the Tower of Terror ride), we saw three new jewelry pieces all themed after the Pirates movies. We saw this skull necklace that is a gold chain with a skull pendant, an anchor, and a key. This necklace is $19.99. ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ skull necklace There is also this pair of earrings that are made to look like the coin the pirates are after in the first movie, The Curs of the Black Pearl. These earrings are $14.99. ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ coin earrings And finally we have the skull earrings. ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ skull earrings These earrings look similar to the necklace and are $16.99. Keystone Clothiers Up your Crocs game with this pair of Star Wars Crocs at Keystone Clothiers. ‘Star Wars’ Crocs They are blue and black camouflage Crocs with Star Wars-themed jibbitz, like a Mandalorian helmet. They are $69.99. Creature Stall At the Creature Stall at Black Spire Outpost in Galaxy’s Edge, we spotted this pack of 12 colored pencils. Colored pencils The pack is $17.99. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities is known for having some pretty unique items. When we were there recently, we saw this Star Wars statue. ‘Star Wars’ statue You can grab this for $49.99. Droid Depot And lastly, at the Droid Depot, we found this Babu Frik robot toy. Babu Frik robot toy Babu Frik made an appearance in Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. You can grab the robot toy for $49.99. Click here to see Disney World’s most cringe-worthy souvenirs! And that’s what’s new in Hollywood Studios, but it’s not all that’s going on in Disney World! There are a lot of changes still happening, with progress being made on the TRON rollercoaster in the Magic Kingdom, as well as the continued construction in EPCOT, like the changes we’ve seen to the area that will hold Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Construction progress on TRON rollercoaster And the Disney World parks aren’t the only places changes are being made. Both the Polynesian Village Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are undergoing construction. The Polynesian is getting a new DVC building, and the DVC rooms at the Grand Floridian are being renovated. We’re always on the lookout for new changes and updates in Disney World, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest news! 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. What is your favorite thing to do in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: CROCS and a Big Kids Menu Update 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. Are you ready to save some money on Disney Merch?! Isn’t this neatly-stacked wall of plushes SO satisfying?! We’re always on the lookout for ways for you to save on things like hotel rooms, theme park tickets, merchandise and more. And, right now, there’s a MYSTERY savings event happening on Disney merchandise online! From now through this Friday, you can save a mystery amount on select items over on shopDisney! The deal is revealed once you add an item to your cart, and it changes with every item. So, you could get this set of 12 classic Disney dolls, which is normally priced at $119.99… ©Disney …but when we added it to our cart, it came down to $83.99 — 30% off! Click here to get the Disney doll set! You can also get less expensive items at a great discount, like this Disney classic movie posters mug. This is usually $14.99… ©Disney …but it came down to $8.99 when we added it to our cart! Click here to get the Disney classic movie posters mug! There are also some pricier designer items available, like this Orange Bird Dooney and Bourke tote bag. This is normally $328. ©Disney When we added it to our cart, the tote came down to $262.40 — about 20% off! So, this is a great time to treat yourself to an item like this, because you could save BIG! Click here to get the Orange Bird Dooney and Bourke Tote! It’s also really fun to see how much you’re going to save on each item, because it’s a surprise until you add things to your cart. There are a TON more items that qualify for this mystery savings event — you can check them all out right here! Click here to see ALL of the items you can save on right now! Remember, you can get FREE shipping on shopDisney on all orders $75 and over with the code SHIPMAGIC, so don’t forget to use it when you check out! ©Disney And, if you can’t take advantage of these deals right now, don’t worry — shopDisney does fun savings events pretty frequently, and we always let you know when they’re going on. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to see the FULL list of all the Disney Starbucks mugs and cups you can get online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Tell us how much YOU saved with this mystery sale in the comments below! The post HURRY! These Disney Discounts Will Be GONE by the Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You probably know how there are so many treats to find all over the Disney World parks, but did you know that there are many cool treats to try at Disney World’s resorts too? Welcome to the Grand Floridian! That’s right! There are more than 25 resorts (!!!) to stay at on Disney World property, and each has its own offerings, and you don’t need to be staying at the resort to go check them out. We just put together a list of what you should, and maybe shouldn’t, eat at the different hotels, and we just found out you can get Disney World 50th Anniversary Cheese (yes, cheese) near a certain hotel. If you’re a chocolate lover who loves sweet cupcakes, you might wanna swing by the Grand Floridian’s Gasparilla Island Grill to check out this treat! Now just as a note, this treat has been around for some time. But it’s a classic so we wanted to make sure we had an updated review for ya! For $6.29, you can grab the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Cupcake that will surely make your chocolate dreams come true. It’s ADORABLE Just look at this thing! This treat is a chocolate cupcake topped with cookies and cream frosting covered in chocolate ganache, and has cookies and cream filling. Two Oreos make up Minnie’s ears, and a milk chocolate Minnie Mouse bow and multi-colored Mickey sprinkles complete the look. It’s almost too cute to eat Overall, we really enjoyed this treat! The cupcake itself was very soft and moist, not too dry or heavy. The filling is creamy and light and is the perfect way to break up all the chocolate. Oh, and the frosting itself has chunks of Oreo in it — it’s literally a chocolate lover’s dream! Look at all that cookies and cream goodness! With that being said, if you’re not a chocolate fan, run FAR AWAY from this treat. But if you’ve got a sweet tooth and chocolate is the best way to satisfy it, we have a feeling you’ll really enjoy this treat. Gasparilla has a ton of treats to choose from, so if this doesn’t fancy your taste, hopefully something else will! If you’re headed to Disney World soon and staying on property, be sure to check and see if you qualify for this exclusive discount from the Swan and Dolphin Resort, and know that there’s a cheaper option to get you from the airport to your hotel! And as always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World snack news! Have you seen our ranking of Disney World’s cheapest hotels? Check it out now so you’re well prepared for your next trip! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you more of a chocolate-sweet or fruit-sweet cupcake fan? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Chocolate Is the Name of the Game With This Disney World Cupcake first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s snowing around the world somewhere, and for Disney Parks this time of year, that would be our holiday shops at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. To get our minds off the hot summer months, we’re celebrating Halfway to the Holidays at our Disney Parks and Resorts. The cozy, caroling, compassion-fueled season […]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. Are you ready to get some FREE MONEY?! ©Amazon You read that right — free money. We’re always on the lookout for ways that you can save money on things like Disney merchandise or your Disney vacation, and with Amazon Prime Day coming up, you’ll be able to save a whole lot more soon! But, there is one way you can get some free money toward Prime Day right now by going to the movies! You can get a $5 credit for Amazon Prime Day when you buy either a movie ticket to see Lightyear, or buy Lightyear merch! And, if you do both, you can get a $10 credit! ©Amazon This offer is only available to Amazon Prime Members and it’s first come, first serve. The credit will only be valid through Amazon Prime Day, which is July 12th-13th and the maximum reward is $10 per person. The reward is limited to one customer and account and it can only be used once. ©Amazon To take advantage of this offer through movie tickets, you have to go to the Atom website directly through the ticket link on Amazon’s promo page. You must then enter the promotion code Lightyear during checkout. ©Amazon To earn the offer via merchandise, you just need to buy one of the items listed under Lightyear merchandise on Amazon. ©Amazon Lightyear is in theaters now and stars Chris Evans as the famous space ranger. The story is about Buzz Lightyear getting stuck on another planet with his robot cat friend, Sox. It’s the movie Andy would’ve seen in Toy Story that would have inspired him to get a Buzz Lightyear toy. ©Pixar We’re always on the lookout for deals on Disney merchandise on Amazon, and with Prime Day coming up, we will be telling you about a bunch of discounts to help you save money! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see 6 MAJOR Disney deals you can get on Amazon right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to see Lightyear in theaters? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Get FREE AMAZON MONEY by Watching Disney's 'Lightyear' 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. When you’re heading off to a Disney World park, there are a few essential things you should remember to pack in your park bag. Animal Kingdom There are the essentials like sunscreen, hand sanitizer, sunglasses, and maybe a portable phone charger. But what are the more random necessities that people must have in their park bag? We wanted to know, so we headed over to our Facebook page and asked our readers (that’s you!): What is your most random “must-bring” item packed in your Disney bag? Here’s what you said! Dryer Sheets We asked for random, and you guys did NOT disappoint. One reader said that they always pack dryer sheets in their Disney bag! Why? “I pack dryer sheets to stick down inside shoes after each day and also extra in the suitcase to make sure the clothes stay smelling fresh.” Maybe we should be sticking dryer sheets in OUR shoes?? And this reader wasn’t the only one sticking things in their shoes. Another said that they use tea bags in their shoes for a similar effect: “They keep your shoes fresh and absorb any water in them.” Who knew? If you’re interested in trying this dryer sheet trick, we found these All Dryer Sheets on Amazon! ©Amazon These ones are the All brand are free of perfume and clear of dyes. It comes in a box of 120 dryer sheets and is available for $4.47. Click here to buy these dryer sheets and try this trick on your next trip! Food Tray We know we’ve been there. You’ve gotten to the front of the line for the Mexico booth at the Food and Wine Festival, placed your order, and you’ve got your food… but you don’t have enough hands to hold everything! One of our readers plans ahead and brings “A small tray from the dollar store for holding food from the festival booths at Epcot.” Mexico Booth at the Food and Wine Festival That is SUCH a good idea! If you’re looking for a tray to bring with you on your next Disney trip, we found this Food Tray on Amazon! ©Amazon This tray is 10″ x 14″ and available on Amazon for $4.40. Click here to buy this food tray on Amazon! Water Flavoring This was a popular one. A lot of people said they didn’t like the taste of the water in Disney World, so they bring some flavoring to make it taste better. A lot of people don’t love the taste of Disney World water Another reader suggested a water bottle with a filter instead: “A Brita filter water bottle takes any taste out of the water.” We found this Mio Water Enhancer from Target! This one is pineapple strawberry flavored and even is the Energy version, so it has some caffeine and Vitamin B boosters, which could help with any tiredness you might be feeling on a Disney vacation! ©Target This bottle is $3.99 and contains about 18 servings. Click here to buy the Mio Energy Water Enhancer! If water flavoring isn’t your thing, we also found this Brita Water Bottle from Amazon! ©Amazon This filter comes in several different colors and even two different sizes! This one is a 36 ounce bottle and it comes with the filter. It is $23.49. Click here to buy this Brita filtered water bottle! Chip Clips More than one reader said they brought chip clips with them when they headed to Disney World, but not for chips! They use them to keep the curtains together in their hotel room! Genius! Gotta keep them closed somehow! And curtains aren’t the only use for them! You can also “clip your pool towel to your chair, hang items to dry in the room” and you know, clip a bag of chips closed. If you’re in need of some chip clips for your next Disney World vacation, we found this pack of 16 Multicolored Clips on Amazon! ©Amazon This pack of 16 clips is available for $10.99. Click here to buy the chip clips from Amazon! Gum If you didn’t know, Disney World does not sell gum in any of its stores in an effort to keep the property clean. You won’t find gum in a Disney store! Many of our readers said they brought gum with them to Disney World because of this! One reader said: “Gum. They don’t sell it at the parks, hotels or airports. And yes, I dispose of it properly!” If you need to stock up on gum before your Disney World trip, we found this Extra Spearmint gum on Amazon! ©Amazon Each pack has 15 sticks of gum in it, and the order comes with 10 packs in total. You can grab this gum for $7.15. Click here to buy the gum off of Amazon! Disposable Gloves Now, this is an interesting one. One guest said they bring disposable gloves with them when they head to the Disney parks. They said: “I suggest bringing latex/vinyl gloves for messy snacks or quick service meals. It is so much easier to keep your hands from getting sticky and dirty while you eat if you’re wearing gloves!” You might consider bringing gloves to your next Disney meal! Another reader commented that, while it seems strange, they also bring gloves because they never know what mishaps may occur. If you want to grab a box of disposable gloves, we found these Disposable Gloves from Target! ©Target These gloves are power-free nitrile gloves. The box comes with 50 gloves and they are one size fits most. The box of 50 is $8.89. Click here to buy these disposable gloves from Target! Tupperware/Ziploc Baggies Have you ever been there? You’re enjoying a fabulous quick service meal or snack but it’s too big and you can’t finish it and there’s no way for you to take it with you. Enter: Tupperware and Ziploc Bags! Splash Mountain Ziploc One reader said they always bring a Tupperware for their Wookiee Cookie with another saying they bring Ziploc bags in varying sizes because “My eyes are inevitably bigger than my stomach and I’m not a fan of wasted food I always end up taking something back to the room with me.” If you need some Ziploc bags, we found this box of Ziploc Sandwich bags (which are the pretty perfect size for whatever you need them for in Disney). ©Amazon This box of Ziploc bags comes with 90 bags and is available for $4.36. Click here to buy the Ziploc Sandwich bags off of Amazon! If you want to go the Tupperware route instead, we found these small, sandwich-sized plastic containers from Target! ©Target This pack comes in a set of five and is available for $3.69. Click here to buy the food storage containers from Target! There are a lot of things that we highly recommend bringing with you to Disney World. You should remember to pack your sunscreen, hand sanitizer, a portable phone charger, and a comfy pair of shoes! Don’t forget to pack your sunscreen! If you’re still unsure of what to pack, we have lots of resources to help you, like deciding what your Disney World park bag essentials should be, and even what you should pack if you’re going to Disney World with kids. After reading through some of these reader responses, it may be time to add a couple of these to our bag, too! As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and information! Click here for the ULTIMATE Disney World Packing List 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. What do you always bring in your Disney bag? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 Random "Must-Bring" Items to Add to Your Disney World Park Bag first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The sun is starting to set after a long but magical day in the Disney World parks. You’ve been on all your favorite rides, hugged Mickey Mouse, and watched the Festival of Fantasy parade on Main Street, U.S.A. Now, to make the day truly perfect, only one thing is missing — a delicious treat to top it all off! Disney Springs And the best place for late-night munchies in Disney World just might be Disney Springs — the shopping and dining center that’s open until 11PM on weekdays and 11:30PM on the weekends. With over 60 restaurants (including a few NEW options!), you’re bound to find something you like here. Today, we’re heading in to check on one spot that’s a favorite for many guests! Does this classic still stand the test of time? Let’s find out! Lately, we’ve been raving about the new Salt & Straw ice cream shop, which specializes in strange (but usually very delicious) ice cream flavors like Deviled Egg and Fried Chicken. (Don’t worry — they’ve also got some more traditional flavors on the menu.) But Salt & Straw isn’t the only place to find ice cream in the Springs. Today we’re going back to the classics and visiting the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain! Ghirardelli You’ll find Ghirardelli Soda Fountain in the Disney Springs Marketplace, near the huge World of Disney gift shop. Just follow the decadent chocolate smell, and there it is. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop You can get all kinds of specialty sundaes here, many of which are topped with the famous Ghirardelli chocolate squares. There are also shakes, hot cocoa drinks, ice cream floats, baked goods, coffee, and more. This is a counter-service location, so you don’t need a reservation to visit. Ghirardelli Menu We ordered one of the most popular sundaes on the menu — the Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae – Lands End. This sundae is $17.25 and is made with vanilla ice cream, a full-size brownie, caramel sauce, sea salt, and handmade hot fudge topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and a cherry. It’s a little bit pricey, but they certainly don’t skimp on the toppings here! Lands End Sundae One of the highlights for us was definitely the brownie on top! It was perfectly fudge-y, with a rich chocolate-y flavor. Some brownies can get way too cakey in our opinion, but this one was moist and wonderful. The ice cream was simple but delicious, and it was a great treat for a hot day. Very tasty! The sea salt on top was also a star in this treat, as it helped balance out the intense sweetness from the ice cream, chocolate, and caramel. Even though this is a “salted caramel” sundae, we thought the dominant flavor was definitely chocolate. There was SO MUCH FUDGE on our sundae! In fact, we thought there was almost too much fudge (is that even possible??), since it was kind of difficult to taste the caramel. Ghirardelli sundae Our pro tip for eating this sundae: bring a friend! Unless you’re super hungry and really craving a huge sundae, this would likely be too much for one person to finish on their own. All the toppings PLUS a full brownie filled us up fast. Maybe TOO MUCH fudge?? If you’re a true chocoholic, this is the perfect treat for you. We were a little overwhelmed by the amount of fudge on top, but that might be a dream for the dedicated chocolate lovers out there! But if you prefer lighter desserts, you may want to skip this one. Try something like the Banana Split or Strawberry Hot Fudge Sundae here instead, or visit Swirls on the Water to find some fruit-flavored soft serve options. Dole Whip Flight at Swirls on the Water In general, we’ve got to say that Ghirardelli is still a winner in our books. As much as we love the novelty of some of the newer treat places, sometimes you just can’t beat a classic! If you’re looking for a different treat in Disney Springs, check out some of these other DFB-favorite spots: For half-pound cookies: Gideon’s Bakehouse For giant donuts with unique flavors: Everglazed Donuts For beautiful and decadent pastries: Amorette’s Patisserie For exciting cupcake flavors (and a cupcake ATM!): Sprinkles Cupcakes Disney Springs Keep following DFB for more reviews and the latest Disney news! Click here to see the definitive list of the BEST desserts in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite treat in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post CAN CONFIRM: Ghirardelli Is Still a Winner in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On your mark, get set, GO! GO! GO! Princess Minnie at the Finish Line for Disney Princess 5K If you’ve been hoping to participate in a runDisney race, there are lots of options to pick from. You could opt to run during the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, or go for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend races. Registration for some of these events has already opened up, and some races are already full. But today, registration opened up for another runDisney race weekend. Registration is now open for the runDisney 2023 Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Registration opened today, June 21st, 2022 at 10AM ET. The race events will take place from February 23rd-26th, 2023. ©runDisney When we visited the runDisney website, we were able to get a look at the different race events and pick which one we would like to register for. UPDATE: It appears Disney Princess Yoga is now sold out. ©runDisney But, upon selecting the race we wanted, we were directed to a waiting room with a wait of…OVER an HOUR! ©runDisney Eventually that wait dropped down to around 46 minutes. But it later went back up to 55 minutes. So…we could be here for a while. Update: The time later changed to 31 minutes. WOO! ©runDisney Be warned though, runDisney races can fill up FAST. If you’re hoping to get into one of the events for the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend, be sure to act quickly, get into a waiting room, and put on your patient pants! Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2022 And if you’re looking for the themes of the races for 2023, be sure to check out our post with all of those details. ©runDisney We’ll keep an eye out for more runDisney news, so stay tuned for all of those updates! Click here for full details on upcoming runDisney races and events! 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 registering for any of these races? Tell us in the comments! The post ACT FAST: Registration Now OPEN for the 2023 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, standard tips just won’t cut it. Disneyland Park You need the weird, wonderful, and unsung advice that no one ever talks about. Check out our video below about 10 Strange Tips I Learned in Disneyland Last Week. 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. How often do you visit Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: 10 Strange Tips I Learned in Disneyland Last Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We LOVE celebrating the holidays in the Disney Parks! Patriotic Pluto Photo Op on Independence Day We already know about some festivities for Halloween, and we’re about to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, too. But, while we are very excited about the holidays that come later this year, we can’t forget about one of the most essential summer holidays — 4th of July! Disney is celebrating (of course) and now, we have a FULL LOOK at ALL of the food coming to Disney World and Disneyland for the 4th of July! Walt Disney World Resort Magic Kingdom Columbia Harbour House Available July 1st through 4th Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with berries and whipped cream (New) Casey’s Corner Available July 1st through August 11th Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog: All beef hot dog, traditional “Chicago green” relish, pickles, and marinated diced tomatoes served on a potato bread bun (New) Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Available July 1st through 4th Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich: Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream, and sprinkles (New) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Backlot Express and Rosie’s All-American Café Available July 1st through 4th Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with salted caramel buttercream and cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle, red, white, and blue Mickey ears ABC Commissary and The Trolley Car Café Available July 1st through 4th Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar: Frangipane layered with raspberry jam (New) Woody’s Lunch Box Fourth of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling, vanilla fondant, and star sprinkles (New) (Available July 1st through 4th) Lunch Box Parfait: Blue raspberry gelatin, whipped cream, strawberry gelatin, fresh strawberries, and blueberries (New) (Available July 4th) EPCOT Connections Café Available July 1st through 4th Fourth of July Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar (New) Fife & Drum Available now The American Dream: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy Sunshine Seasons Available July 1st through 4th Red, White, & Blue Cake Pops: Red velvet cake pops (New) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie Available June 30th through July 4th Apple Pie Éclair filled with a white chocolate cinnamon apple mousse garnished with whipped caramel white ganache, cinnamon apples, and crispy pearls (New) The Daily Poutine Available June 29th through July 31st Cheeseburger Poutine: French fries, ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard Disney World Hotels Available at Various Pool Bars and Lounges across the Resort Hotels Available July 1st through 4th Sparkling Strawberry: Prosecco and strawberry puree garnished with a strawberry (New) Stars and Stripes: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of coconut, pineapple, and raspberry puree topped with a float of blue curaçao (New) Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court Available July 1st through 4th Firecracker Push Up Pop: Layers of strawberry cake and lemon buttercream with sprinkles (New) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining Available July 1st through 4th Star-Spangled Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with watermelon basil curd with lemon buttercream and white chocolate stars (New) Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Beach Club Market and Market at Ale & Compass Available July 1st through 4th Berry Blast Trifle: Layers of strawberry mousse, blueberry compote, vanilla cake crumbles, and whipped cream (New) Disney’s BoardWalk Inn BoardWalk Bakery Available July 1st through 4th Freedom Cheesecake: Red velvet brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, sweet cream, crisp pearls, and white chocolate garnish (New) Independence Day Cupcake: Cinnamon cupcake, apple pie filling, and vanilla mascarpone cream (New) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market Available July 1st through 4th Caribbean Sticky Ribs: Orange-chili sticky spareribs with crispy tostones and a side of creamy mango slaw (New) Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New) Spyglass Grill Available July 1st through 4th Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café Available July 1st through 4th Fourth of July Fruit Tart: Blackberry custard topped with fresh berries and a vanilla panna cotta popsicle (New) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill Red, White, and Blue Cookie Sandwich: Vanilla-scented buttercream sandwiched between two gluten-free chocolate chip cookies (New) (Available July 1st through 4th) S’mores Marshmallow Pop: Marshmallow pop enrobed in dark chocolate with graham crumble (New) (Available July 1st through August 29th) Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Available July 1st through 4th Sweet & Spicy Ribs: Tender pork ribs with sweet & spicy BBQ sauce, cowboy beans, corn on the cob, and coleslaw Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New) Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Good’s Food to Go and The Artist Palette Available July 1st through 4th Fourth of July Layer Cake: Layers of red velvet cake with white and blue buttercream filled with a patriotic sprinkle surprise (New) Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café Available July 1st through 4th Fourth of July Firecracker: Milk chocolate mousse with morello cherries Bar Riva Available July 1st through 5th and July 14th through 17th Patriotic Wave: The Mediterranean Wave with the addition of blue curaçao and hibiscus Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork Available July 1st through 4th Lemon Mousse Cake: Lemon cake and white chocolate lemon mousse with a blueberry compote center and chocolate star décor (New) Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Available July 1st through 4th Fourth of July Cupcake: Spiced cake with apple filling and red, white, and blue buttercream Red Rose Taverne Available July 1st through 4th Star-Spangled Stuff: Blue shortbread cookie, red velvet cake, raspberry, and star sprinkles Disney California Adventure Park Hollywood Lounge Available July 1st through 4th Red, White, and Blue Cocktail: Blend of Spiced & Silver Rum, tequila, blue curaҫao, tropical fruit juices, and Italian bitters Pym Test Kitchen Available July 1st through 4th Test 0615: Fowl Play: BBQ turkey leg and red particle sides (marble potato salad and pickled vegetables) (New) Experiment 0341: Red, White and Blue Slush: Lemon-lime and blue raspberry slush topped with grenadine and cherry flavor-filled boba (New) Downtown Disney District Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Available July 1st through 4th Red, White and Blue Shake: Vanilla rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with a Fourth of July cupcake, firecracker popsicle, whipped cream, red, white, and blue sprinkles, and a cherry Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Available July 4th through 10th Firecracker Hot Link: A hot link dipped in batter, rolled in Panko crumbs, and drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo and hot cheese puff dust (New) California Churro Available July 4th through 10th Firecracker Churro rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow fluff, and sprinkled with red and blue candy pieces (New) Sprinkles Available July 1st through 4th Stars and Sprinkles Red Velvet: Southern-style light chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting and celebratory red, white, and blue sprinkles Fourth of July Decorate At-Home Kit Fourth of July Bake-At-Home Kit Wetzel’s Pretzels Available through July 10th Frozen Striped Lemonade: This drink celebrates Independence Day with a mixture of fresh lemonade, blue raspberry, and kiwi strawberry (New) Disneyland Resort Hotels Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Holiday Cart Available June 30th through July 4th Layered Cake Pop: Vanilla sponge cake with vanilla buttercream and red, white, and blue sprinkles (New) Mickey Fourth of July Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate topped with fondant stars (New) Fourth of July Cookie Shot with Milk: Choice of milk, low-fat milk, strawberry, or chocolate milk (New) Fourth of July Cookie Shot with Alcohol: Choice of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Rum, Jameson Irish Whisky, or Rumchata (New) Those are ALL of the special eats and treats coming to Disney World and Disneyland for the 4th of July! If you’re looking for more fun activities for the 4th, you can watch 2 special fireworks shows in Disney World — in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT — and 2 special fireworks shows in Disneyland — in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure park. 4th of July Fireworks in Disneyland There is also some fun 4th of July merchandise, like red, white, and blue Minnie ears, and some very patriotic plushes of Minnie and Mickey Mouse in Disneyland! 4th of July Mickey! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to learn more about the fireworks shows coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be celebrating the 4th in Disney World or Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL LIST of 4th of July Food Coming to Disney World and Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Independence Day is almost here and to celebrate this patriotic extravaganza, the Disney chefs and mixologists have put their all into making some memorable items for the Fourth of July. 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. If you’re shopping for Disney merch online, there are plenty of places you can check! 50th Anniversary Merchandise in Creations Shop Heading to shopDisney is the obvious choice, but we’ve also seen Disney merch online at HotTopic, BoxLunch, Entertainment Earth, and so many others. And if you’re on the hunt for some awesome Disney shopping deals, Amazon has several this week! Let’s start things out with some Disney deals for your little ones! This Bumkins Sleeved Baby Bib comes in several different patterns, but our favorite has to be this Toy Story style. It has Woody, Jessie, Buzz, Bullseye, and the little green aliens! ©Amazon This crumb catcher fits babies ages 6 months to 24 months and is completely machine washable. (Can all the parents say “Woohoo!”) Right now, it’s on sale for just $11. Click Here to Buy the Bib! If you’ve got kids that are a little too big for bibs but still want some Disney style, then. represent these Amazon Essentials Leggings for Girls. You can score them in packs of 3 pairs each for $20.40-$22.80 on sale. ©Amazon The stretchy pants come in different patterns inspired by Disney characters, Marvel, or Star Wars. The bright colors are perfect for the kid who wants to stand out! See All the Leggings Online Here! But we’ve got apparel for the adults as well! This Disney Americana 4th of July shirt is a must-have if you’re heading to Disney World for the upcoming holiday. You can buy the simple design in a men’s, women’s, or youth fit, and currently, it’s discounted 15% off. ©Amazon Plus, if black isn’t your color (it might be a little bit warm in those summer months!), you can order it in red, blue, or two different shades of gray. Grab one now for $19.54. Order the Americana Mickey Mouse Shirt Right Here! Taking a trip soon? The American Tourister Disney Luggage for Kids is one of the deals you can find on Amazon currently, and there are some fun styles to choose from. The 18-inch carry-on is a classic, and it’ll be the perfect size for your kiddos to handle. ©Amazon The Mickey Mouse design is 21% off right now, priced at $67.49. Click Here to Buy the Luggage! What’s a better family activity on a chill night at home than putting together a Disney puzzle…or FIVE? This 5-in-1 Disney Classics Jigsaw Puzzle set is on sale now and we’re seriously tempted to add it to our carts for a rainy day. ©Amazon In the box, you’ll get two 300-piece puzzles, two 500-piece puzzles, and one 750-piece puzzle. All that for just $17 is practically a steal! Want the Puzzles? Click Here! Finally, we’ve got a necessary accessory for when you’re visiting the Disney World parks — a water bottle! This Simple Modern Disney Character Water Bottle comes in 37 different patterns based on your favorite Disney characters and movies. ©Amazon Right now, the 32oz. size is on sale for $23.99. Refill one of these throughout your day at Disney, and you’ll avoid dehydration like a pro! Click Here to Get the Water Bottle on Amazon! Those are all the Disney deals we’ve got for now, but make sure to check back leading up to your trip for more ways to save on souvenirs, collectibles, and theme park essentials. If you’re interested, you can get quite a bit of 50th Anniversary merchandise online right now, as well as the necessities for packing your park bag. 25 Items You Wouldn’t THINK You’d Need in Disney World, But You Totally Do — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you shop online before your Disney trip? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Major Disney Deals You Can Score on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The night sky of Hong Kong Disneyland was illuminated with stunning lights, pyrotechnics and fireworks as “Momentous,” the resort’s all-new nighttime spectacular, made its long-awaited debut and took guests on a journey throughout life’s precious moments. Over the last month, our magical cast of Hong Kong Disneyland celebrated the launch of “Momentous” with special experiences […]View the full article

Throughout the week, Disney cast member from around the U.S. celebrated and reflected on the history of one of the most defining moments in American history – Juneteenth!View the full article

Who says adults can’t have fun at Disney? Hello, EPCOT! That’s especially true in EPCOT, where there are multiple festivals happening at different times of the year (we’re gearing up for the Food & Wine Festival starting soon!) that bring in even more delicious food than what’s already being offered on a daily basis! And if you’re a fan of sipping on a cocktail while you wander around World Showcase, La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico pavilion has a drink you’ve got to check out! Picture this; avocado in the form of a margarita. Bear with us, we promise the La Cava Avocado Margarita at La Cava del Tequila is a fan favorite! Here at DFB, we’re very much on board the Avocado Marg train. In all its glory! Don’t let the $17 price tag scare you too bad, because this drink is actually quite filling thanks to the avocado! The margarita features Tromba Blanco Tequila, Melon Liqueur, fresh avocado lime juice, and a hibiscus salt rim. Unlike many other drinks, the tequila flavor in this drink is subtle and not too strong, and the avocado helps balance out the sweetness from the melon liqueur. The salt rim adds a bit of a kick because of the hibiscus, but this drink won’t leave you craving water or jacked up on a sugar rush. And look at those colors! Our reporter wasn’t a huge fan of the fact that the drink wasn’t blended to order and was instead poured from a batch already made, but it was still a great drink. If you’re a fan of avocado and don’t love super sweet drinks, we think this will be a good fit for you! But if you’re not a fan of more earth-toned flavors or want something more sugary, we suggest you pass this one by. And if you’re on the fence — we recommend trying it! Some members of our team who weren’t convinced by the ingredients ended up loving the drink still. Try it out for yourself! Looking for other drinks and snacks to try around EPCOT? One of the park’s most popular drinks just got a major upgrade! Also, you’ve got to let us know if a divisive Norwegian snack is a YES or NO WAY for you (it’s a pretty even split right now). Disney also just unveiled all the treats coming to the parks to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays soon! EPCOT As always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney drink reviews! Check out these 20 things you can ONLY get in EPCOT before your next trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite cocktail to get in Disney World? Let us know below! The post We Are BEGGING You Not to Miss Out on One of EPCOT’s Best Margaritas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s the first snack you picture when you think of Disney World? Look at that crowd all wanting a Dole Whip! For many people, it’s a Dole Whip! There are a lot of places to get them on Disney World property: Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom, Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, and Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Animal Kingdom, just to name a few. While we adore Dole Whip in almost any form, we may have just found our new favorite form of it at an unexpected location in Magic Kingdom! So, imagine a Dole Whip…but as a smoothie. That’s exactly what the Strawberry Smoothie at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies is! You can get it for $6.29. Look at it! We LOVED this treat. It tastes like a strawberry Dole Whip mix put in a slushy machine, which gives it a more icy, loose texture, but somehow makes it taste even more like real strawberries and even creamier than it is in its soft serve form? We won’t question the science, we just know it’s GOOD. Before it started to melt! This drink is perfectly refreshing for a hot day, and our reporter thinks this may be the superior way to eat a Dole Whip! Not that we want the lovely original edition to ever go away, but having the choice is great, and we’re hoping to see more flavors in this smoothie form show up around the parks! Smoothies — right there on the sign! If you strongly dislike strawberries, then you probably won’t be a fan of this treat. But, if you normally dislike Dole Whips because of their texture, then maybe give this one a try! If you’re looking for other Dole Whip concoctions to try around Magic Kingdom, you have to check out the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake that just returned to the park, or the Tropical Serenade Float that’s here for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! The Tropical Serenade is one of our favorite 50th treats! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney snack reviews! Want to see our reviews of ALL the 50th Anniversary snacks we’ve tried? Look no further! 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 prefer Dole Whip in its usual form, or in this smoothie form? Let us know in the comments below! The post Is This Disney World Smoothie BETTER Than Dole Whip? We Find Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen our fair share of Funko Pops! Funko Pops on Display We’ve seen Funko figurines for things like Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Encanto, WandaVision, and more. Now, Funko is releasing a new figurine all about one iconic meme. Have you ever seen the meme of Homer Simpson (from The Simpsons) slowly fading into a hedge behind him due to sheer awkwardness? Now you can have it immortalized forever on your desk because it’s been turned into a Funko Pop! ©Entertainment Earth The Homer in Hedges Funko Pop! is now available for pre-sale on Entertainment Earth. It features Homer Simpson fading into the hedges behind him to get out of an awkward situation (haven’t we all been there?) ©Entertainment Earth This Funko won’t be available until November, but is available on Entertainment Earth for presale now for $13.99. Click here to pre-order the Homer in Hedges Funko Pop from Entertainment Earth! If Funko Pops! aren’t your thing, don’t worry, because there’s lots of other exciting merchandise coming soon (or already available!). If you’re an Indiana Jones fan, a line of collectible items for all of the movies will be available for pre-order on shopDisney on Friday. ©Disney And if you’re already looking forward to Halloween, we rounded up some Disney Halloween items that you can get already from Target and Amazon. As always, make sure to keep reading DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news and updates! Disney just dropped a new collection on Amazon! Check it out here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Homer in Hedges Funko Pop!? Let us know in the comments! The post This Simpsons Merch Pays Homage to an Iconic Meme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Florida weather can be wild! Put on those ponchos! When you’re visiting Disney World, you may have to be prepared to face everything from extreme heat to overwhelming humidity to heavy winds…and that’s just in one trip! It rains quite a bit during hurricane season, and sometimes we find that the rain causes some issues in the parks. That’s exactly what happened today in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Like we see most days in the summer, we got a mid-afternoon rainstorm in Disney World today. Guests whipped out those ponchos and kept trudging onward, but things seemed to be a little more intense than usual. Guests getting their ponchos on for the storm. As the rain picked up, guests began to seek shelter under awnings or inside gift shops. We headed into The Darkroom, and while in there, we noticed that Cast Members had blocked off a section of the floor. The floor was blocked due to flooding! One of the entrances to the store was completely flooded with a large puddle of water. Cones and Cast Members formed a barrier around the door while one worker pushed as much water back out into the street as possible with a squeegee. It was definitely something we were not used to seeing in the parks! Meanwhile, the streets emptied of guests but started to fill up with water. Hollywood Boulevard in particular can get pretty sloshy when there’s heavy rain, so keep that in mind if you’re visiting during this summer “rainy season.” It got really bad outside as well! If you’re traveling soon, make sure to pack ponchos or rain jackets in your park bag, and wear clothes that won’t become uncomfortable when they get wet. There’s a high likelihood that it will rain multiple days during your vacation, so it’s best to be prepared. Also, keep in mind that many rides will close down if there is lightning in the vicinity, so a rainy day may put a damper on your plans. If you see bad weather coming on the radar, it might be a good time to seek shelter inside a restaurant for a sit-down meal or at an indoor show. 8 Things You’ll Regret Not Having With You When it Rains in Disney World — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the worst weather you’ve ever experienced in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: FLOODING in Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex here at Walt Disney World Resort has hosted all sorts of sports events over the years, from traditional sports such as football and baseball to some not-so-traditional ones such as paintball and dart tag. But never before had the sports complex staged an event like it did this past […]View the full article

There’s a lot going on in Disney World lately! Disney Springs There are a ton of exciting things happening over in EPCOT as part of the park’s major transformation, plus we’ve seen progress being made on the TRON construction in Magic Kingdom as well. We also spotted performance cancellations for the reimagined Finding Nemo show in Animal Kingdom! Today, we’re heading to Disney Springs to see what’s new in Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Disney Springs Food Updates Salt & Straw Salt & Straw is the newest ice cream shop in Disney Springs, and it specializes in ice cream flavors that are a little out of the ordinary. Salt & Straw Disney Springs When we were there recently, we were told that they would no longer be offering ice cream flights. Ice cream flights were an option that used to be available on the menu that would allow you to sample multiple ice cream flavors without buying full scoops. Yum, yum, and yum Now, however, it sounds like you’ll need to get the full scoops if you want to try their unique ice cream here. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ There are some new menu items at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The restaurant has added three new menu items to their weekend brunch menu. You can now get the PB & J French Toast, the Grits & Greens Breakfast Bowl, or the Key Lime Berry Parfait! We’ve eaten at EVERY Disney Springs restaurant — click here to see the best! Disney Merchandise Updates Stance Stance is a unique sock store in Disney Springs. Here, we spotted some socks for the new Pixar movie Lightyear! There was a Buzz Lightyear pair. Buzz Lightyear socks And there was a Zurg pair. Zurg socks Each pair was $19.99. Uniqlo If you’re a Marvel fan, Uniqlo had lots of Marvel shirt options when we were there recently, and the prices here are some of the best in Disney World! For kids, we saw a Spider-Man shirt… Spider-Man shirt …a Captain America shirt… Captain America shirt …a Marvel Studios shirt… Marvel Studios shirt …this shirt that says “Spider-Man in ‘Avengers: Infinity War'”… ‘Infinity War’ shirt …an ‘Iron Man 3’ shirt… ‘Iron-Man 3’ shirt …and this Rocket & Groot shirt. Each kid’s shirt is $14.90. Rocket & Groot shirt For adults, we saw this Captain Marvel shirt… Captain Marvel shirt …this “Spider-Man in ‘Captain America: Civil War'” shirt… ‘Captain America: Civil War’ shirt …and this Avengers shirt. Avengers shirt Uniqlo is a great spot to look for more affordable Disney souvenirs while you’re here! Star Wars Trading Post At the Star Wars Trading Post, we found the Star Wars 45th Anniversary Concept Art Print Pack. ‘Star Wars’ concept art This print pack is available for $45. Marvel Superhero Headquarters Marvel Superhero Headquarters was full of merchandise for the new Thor: Love and Thunder movie. First up, we spotted this gray Thor shirt that has a picture of Thor himself and says “Worthy.” It is $24.99. Thor Shirt Next, we saw lots of action figures! Each action figure was $24.99. We saw Thor… Thor action figure …Star-Lord… Star-Lord action figure …Gorr… Gorr action figure …Groot… Groot action figure … and King Valkyrie. King Valkyrie action figure We also saw this Thor costume for $54.99! It’s a full-body costume complete with a cape and mask. Thor costume We found this Thor kids shirt for $19.99. Kids shirt In addition to the action figures, we also spotted this Mighty Thor doll. It is $54.99. Mighty Thor doll If you’re looking for a new hat this summer, we spotted this hat that says “New Asgard Tours.” This hat is $29.99. Thor hat And finally, we saw this Thor water bottle for $27.99. Water bottle The bottle is blue and has both Thor and the Mighty Thor on it. Click here to see Disney World’s most cringe-worthy souvenirs! Lots of other things are happening in Disney Springs, too! For example, we recently got the news that a new restaurant would be joining the Disney Springs line-up. ©Summer House We will also be getting some exciting Halfway to Holidays (can you believe we’re almost halfway to Christmas?) offerings in Disney Springs soon, too! Make sure to keep reading DFB for the latest Disney World news and updates. Click here to see our NEW tips for saving BIG 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’s your favorite thing to do in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney Springs: Restaurant Menu CHANGES first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It might sound weird, but an iconic part of staying in a Disney World hotel is the TOILETRIES! Grand Floridian If you’ve stayed at a Disney Resort hotel, then you probably know what we’re talking about. The lotion, shampoo, and soap they provide are pretty popular among guests — so popular, in fact, that Disney actually sells them online in their H2O+ line! And right now, if you buy $50 or more of H2O+ products on shopDisney, you’ll receive a free gift! Over on shopDisney, you can get a complimentary H2O+ Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Hip Pack with any purchase of $50 or more of H2O+ products! It’s a blue iridescent fanny pack with the 50th Anniversary logo, as well as the H2O+ logo! ©Disney The hip pack normally costs $25, but currently, if you have H2O+ items worth $50 or more in your shopping cart, you can use code “MAGICAL” at checkout to get it for free! If You Don’t Want to Get this Hip Pack for Free, You Can Buy it Here! You can easily pass the $50 minimum of H2O+ products with items like the H2O+ Disney Resort Sea Salt Body Favorites. ©Disney The collection costs $62.97, and includes 12-ounce bottles of Body Wash and Body Lotion, as well as a 3-ounce tube of Hand & Nail Cream. Get the H2O+ Disney Resort Sea Salt Body Favorites Here! You can also get the complimentary hip pack with the purchase of the H20+ Disney Resorts Bath Aquatics Collection! ©Disney The collection is $78.96 and has 8.5-ounce bottles of Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Body Lotion. Get the H20+ Disney Resorts Bath Aquatics Collection Here! Be sure to use the code “MAGICAL” at checkout to receive the hip pack. And if you’re looking for more Disney merch to buy online, check out every pair of Minnie ears that are online right now! Or, check out our list of all of the 50th Anniversary items you can get online right now! 50th Anniversary Merchandise And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! 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 anything from the H2O+ line before? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get a FREE Disney 50th Anniversary Item Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is so much going on at Disney World right now! Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom The 50th anniversary celebrations, a new ride opening, Flower and Garden Festival, new merchandise, big crowds — we could go on and on. With everything happening, new things can sometimes go unnoticed, but that’s why we’re here! We pay attention to EVERYTHING new at Disney World to bring you all the updates. So, let’s go see what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Isle of Java The Irish Coffee is BACK at Isle of Java! We’ve had different versions of this before, and the one that has returned over here is Joffrey’s coffee French roast (which you can get hot or cold) with Bailey’s Irish cream Liqueur and whipped cream. It’s baaaack! You can get it for $13. Click here to read our previous review on the Irish Coffee! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates DinoLand U.S.A. TriceraTop Spin was closed for refurbishment last week, but reopened on Saturday, June 18th. Hmm However, on Monday (June 20th) the ride was once again showing that it’s closed. We’ll keep an eye on the situation to see when it reopens and let you know! Click here to see what else is CLOSED in Disney World right now! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company Over in Discovery Trading Company, we found the Flower and Garden Crocs! So, you don’t even have to go to EPCOT to get some fun gardening merch. Crocs are great for gardening! You can get these for $47.99. Ziwani Traders We found a new cheetah hoodie in Ziwani Traders that’s pretty cool! It comes in adult sizes for $54.99… A little too hot outside for this right now …and youth sizes for $34.99. You can match! We’re loving how stylish this one is! Windtraders Over in Windtraders in Pandora, we saw a new towel for $26.99. Colorful! Here’s what it looks like when it’s fully unfolded — it’s a circle! Fun! There is also a new glow-in-the-dark Pandora V-neck T-shirt available for $36.99! Let it GLOW That was everything new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom lately! Do note that it has been rather hot and rather crowded in the parks recently. Make sure you stay hydrated and try and keep cool with things like fans, cooling towels, and breaks in the air conditioning. If you want to avoid some of that heat as much as possible, we suggest getting to Animal Kingdom as SOON as it opens, which is at 8AM right now for regular guests and at 7:30AM for Disney hotel guests with Early Theme Park Entry. That way, you can beat some of the heat and see the animals when they’re usually the most active! Baby gorilla! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to see 10 not-so-magical truths in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite place to hang out in Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Glow-in-the-Dark Avatar Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article