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While many celebrities enjoy Disney World (just like we do), Lily Aldridge takes her passion for Disney to the next level! Mexico Pavilion Pyramid Lily Aldridge has brought her own magic to Disney parks in many ways! You may have seen (or even bought) her designer Rainbow Ears, or maybe you’ve sipped on her drink in EPCOT, The Lily Margarita. And speaking of, the drink was so good, that after it debuted at the El Artista Hambriento booth at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, it was added to the permanent menu at La Cava del Tequila! And now, this gorgeous drink got an upgrade! Well, an upgrade for those who like to drink on the go, that is. Lily Aldridge popped up on La Cava Del Tequila’s Instagram to announce a new to-go cup for The Lily Margarita! The new cup brings back the “XO Lily” signature that we saw on the festival’s original cup, and it also has a pretty pink crystal design on the side. @lilyaldridge via Instagram As a reminder, the drink is made with Casa Dragones Blanco tequila, cranberry-lime juice, housemade rose petal & shimmering violet essence, with a rose-hibiscus salt rim. Lily Aldridge with her Lily Margarita So grab a to-go cup of The Lily Margarita next time you’re in the Mexico Pavilion! To see our review of the drink when it was at the 2022 Festival of the Arts, check out our post here. Or, check out this post to see what the drink looks like at its new location in La Cava del Tequila! Lily Margarita And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Speaking of Festivals, Get Prepared for the Upcoming 2022 Food and Wine Festival Here! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Have you tried The Lily Margarita? Let us know in the comments! The post One of EPCOT's Most Popular Drinks Got an UPGRADE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for round 4 of our Magic Kingdom ride throwdown, and we’re down to the final 4, friends! Peter Pan’s Flight We know how we like to rank the rides in the park, but now, we’re asking YOU! We’ve been asking you over on Instagram (@disneyfoodblog) which Magic Kingdom rides you think are best in some head-to-head matchups, and there have been some pretty surprising results. But now, we’re down to just 4 rides left in the bracket, and we now know which 2 rides are headed to the FINAL! To start, we have an absolute Magic Kingdom classic, the Haunted Mansion, up against the Monorail (which has made it surprisingly far?). This one was a complete blowout! Haunted Mansion won by a long shot with 82% of the vote, leaving the Monorail with only 18%. Sorry, Monorail, but you’re literally not even inside the park! Not even close! Next, we had 2 fan favorites — Peter Pan’s Flight vs. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Both of these rides are usually in pretty high demand, so we were really excited to see how close the results might be. But, it turns out that they weren’t close at ALL! Big Thunder Mountain took 75% of the vote, with Peter Pan’s Flight only getting 25%. Okay y’all, what is going on — why does Peter Pan almost always have one of the highest wait times in Magic Kingdom then?! WHOA! We do understand though, because let’s be real — Big Thunder is just a bit more thrilling than Peter Pan’s Flight! But still, we were shocked to see such a popular ride get defeated by that much of the vote. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad So, it looks like our final battle — the championship matchup, if you will — is going to be between Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! Some solid choices, for sure, but they are VERY different attractions, so the results should be interesting! Haunted Mansion If you want to check out what our Disney World rankings look like, you can look at how we rank the different lands in Magic Kingdom according to their snacks, our ranking of the Magic Kingdom restaurants, or even our ranking of ALL of the boat rides in Disney World! Make sure you head on over to our Instagram to vote for your favorite ride in the final, and stay tuned to DFB to see the results! Click here to see the spots in Disney World that will be UNRECOGNIZABLE in a few years! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which attraction do YOU think is going to win the number 1 spot?! Tell us in the comments! The post The SHOCKING Final Matchup for the BEST Ride in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not easy to find a Disney World snack under $5, but they do exist! Can man live on bread alone? We think so. In EPCOT, you can grab a Full Baguette from Les Halles Boulangerie for $3.50, or try the Carrot Cake Cookie from Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $4.99. There’s another snack under $5 but we have to warn you — it can be a bit divisive! If you love cinnamon and sugar, you can visit Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the Norway pavilion of EPCOT for some Lefse for $3.29! It’s made with a soft potato flatbread rolled with cinnamon, sugar, and butter. Sounds great, right? Well, not to everyone! Lefse While some of the DFB team find this treat delicious, other people REALLY don’t like it! The flatbread has a unique potato flavor that might not appeal to everyone, and the filling is kind of a basic cinnamon sugar flavor, with a crunch from the sugar in the butter. Even if you like cinnamon toast, it’s not a guarantee that you’ll enjoy some Lefse! Lefse isn’t for everyone! Our team is quite divided over this treat, with some pointing out that it’s just a blah tortilla filled with sugar, while others said they’ll eat anything in a tortilla, especially cinnamon sugar butter. You might want to give it a try to see where you land in the Lefse debate! It’s basically a tortilla If you’re looking for a sweet treat that you can easily take on the go, Lefse is a great option — plus it’s under $5! Just keep in mind that it might not be the cinnamon sugar treat you’re expecting. In the past, we have been advised to ask a Cast Member if they can heat up the Lefse, so you might want to ask if that’s an option during your visit! Have you ever tried Lefse? If you’re not interested in Lefse, it’s not the only menu item worth a try at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe! You can try treats such as School Bread, Norwegian Kringla, Rice Cream, Eplekake, and lots more, with some of these treats also under $5! Wash it all down with a Frozen Viking Coffee, made with Baileys Irish Cream and Kamora Coffee Liqueur. Kringla Bakeri Display Case If you want to try Lefse, visit Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in EPCOT and let us know what you think! Keep following DFB for more Disney snack reviews! 15 cheap but filling Disney World snacks for when you’re ballin’ on a budget! 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 Lefse? Tell us in the comments! The post The Disney World Treat You'll Either LOVE or HATE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a fan of the Indiana Jones movies, you can visit Disney World for the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular or ride Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Resort! Indiana Jones Merchandise But in case you didn’t know, Disneyland and Disney World often have Indiana Jones merchandise too! Depending on when you visit, you might be able to find Indiana Jones’s hat, his whip, or any number of souvenirs. And coming soon to Disney Parks and online is a NEW Indiana Jones merchandise collection! A new collection of Indiana Jones merchandise is coming soon! It will be released in Disney World and Disneyland beginning on June 24th, the same date items will be available for pre-order on shopDisney. ©Disney Part of the collection will include a beige safari-style shirt, jacket, and even a fedora, all inspired by Indiana Jones himself. ©Disney Could you call yourself an archaeologist without any artifacts? The merchandise collection will include several “ancient artifacts” inspired by props from the Indiana Jones films, such as the Sankara Stone and the Fertility Idol, which Disney also released for the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. ©Disney The Crystal Skull and the Holy Grail will also be part of this collection! Cody Hampton, Senior Manager of Brand Merchandising, said that there was careful attention paid to making these artifacts “as authentic as possible.” Designers examined film props, reference details, and even captured 3D scans to recreate the artifacts. There will also be a light-up feature included in the Sankara Stone and the Crystal Skull. ©Disney And that’s not all! Later this fall, an Indiana Jones Voodoo Doll (inspired by Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom) and a Staff of Ra Headpiece (inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark) will be released. ©Disney Every collectible will come with unique packaging, a backstory of the item in the Indiana Jones films, and a backstory on the real artifact the movie prop was based on! Mark your calendar for June 24th and plan to visit either Disneyland or Disney World — or shop online at shopDisney! Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping and merchandise news! Check out the recent return of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this merchandise collection? Tell us in the comments! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The post FIRST LOOK at New Merchandise Coming Soon to Disney Parks and Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know a thing or two about eating our way around Disney World! ‘Ohana Spread Figuring out where and what to eat in Disney World can feel like an overwhelming choice. After all, there are over 400 dining experiences available across property! Sometimes it seems like the restaurants inside the parks get most of the buzz (hi there, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Space 220, Be Our Guest Restaurant, etc., etc.). Since there typically isn’t as much chatter happening around the Disney World Resort restaurants, how are you supposed to know where to start?? Well, don’t worry friends, we’re here to help! As with most things around Disney World, there’s isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to dining choices. But based on our experience, we have some insight into some options that may work better than others. Here’s our handy “eat this, not that” guide for the Disney World Resorts! Tonga Toast vs. Tonga Toast If you’re a Disney dining superfan, you might be familiar with Tonga Toast, the iconic banana-stuffed French toast covered in cinnamon sugar. This breakfast item is a staple at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. In fact, you can regularly find it at TWO different places inside the hotel…and there’s a notable difference between the two spots! Tonga Toast! Tonga Toast is served during breakfast at Kona Cafe, a table service restaurant at the Poly. At Kona Cafe, a plate of Tonga Toast with your choice of ham, spiced ham, bacon, or sausage will currently run you $17. Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe But here’s a pro-tip — you can also get the Tonga Toast at Capt. Cook’s, the counter service restaurant downstairs for $10.49. That’s right, you can get the same delicious breakfast for almost $7 cheaper just a few steps away! Tonga Toast from Capt. Cook’s If you want to try this fan-fave breakfast treat at a significantly cheaper price, snag yourself some Tonga Toast from Capt. Cook’s, instead of Kona Cafe! 22 Disney World Meals Worth Leaving the Parks! ‘Ohana Noodles vs. ‘Ohana Feast Speaking of iconic foods at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, let’s talk ‘Ohana noodles! These noodles are a staple of the dinner skillet served at the family-style dining restaurant. The Ohana Noodles with the Chicken, Kielbasa, and Broccolini! The noodles have such a following that it stirred up a huge fuss when they didn’t appear right away on ‘Ohana’s reopening menu. But don’t worry, the beloved noodles DID return when the restaurant reopened in July 2021! Delicious ‘Ohana Noodles! But here’s a little secret. If you and your family aren’t big eaters, or the rest of the ‘Ohana menu doesn’t appeal to you, you can just order the noodles at Tambu Lounge in the Poly instead! They aren’t listed on the regular menu, but be sure to ask your server about this hidden gem! Noodles at Tambu Lounge If you want to get a taste of one of the most popular items from the ‘Ohana menu without the massive meal and price tag, head to Tambu Lounge to order these incredible noods! Where to Find the Best BREAD in Disney World! Pulled Pork Nachos vs. Aloha Pork Sandwich We’ve got one more Poly showdown before we head over to another hotel! For this matchup, we’re sticking to the Capt. Cook’s menu for both options. Capt. Cook’s! The lunch and dinner menu currently features two different pork options, the Aloha Pork Sandwich and the Pulled Pork Nachos. Aloha Pork Sandwich Neither of these options is a “bad” choice since it all comes down to your taste, but our team definitely prefers the Pulled Pork Nachos! They’re topped with cheese, spicy mayonnaise, pico de gallo, and pineapple salsa, which gives them a more unique flavor that you can’t find elsewhere around Disney World. Pulled Pork Nachos from Capt. Cook’s When we’re really craving a pulled pork sandwich, there are a handful of other places around Disney World we would prefer to grab one instead of Capt. Cook’s. Flame Tree Barbecue, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, and The Polite Pig are a few of our go-to pork sammie spots! Ranking Disney World Restaurants By Their Condiments Peanut Butter Pie vs. Fancy Cupcakes Let’s head on over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for some dessert! At Contempo Cafe, you’ll find plenty of sweet treats in the bakery case. Contempo Cafe Of course, we’ve seen some awesome and super Instagramable cupcakes make their way through the Contempo Cafe bakery case… Cinderella Cupcake …but if you’re looking for a delicious dessert that’s unique to this Resort, we’ve gotta give the nod to the Peanut Butter Pie! A longtime DFB favorite, this little beauty is a vanilla tart shell with custard and peanut butter filling, drizzled with chocolate ganache, and topped with crispy chocolate pearls. Our sweet tooth is aching just thinking about it! Peanut Butter Pie If a Contempo Cafe cupcake catches your eye, then, by all means, grab it! But if you’re a little cupcaked-out from the countless options around Disney World, give the Peanut Butter Pie a try for a more unique (and DFB-approved) option. Just note that the Peanut Butter Pie looks a little different right now as Contempo is currently serving a 50th anniversary version of the treat. The 10 BEST Chocolate Desserts in Disney World Mickey Beignets vs. All The Desserts When we visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, we’ve got one very important item right at the top of our to-do list — get a Mickey Beignet! Mickey-Shaped Beignet This is the quintessential dessert of Port Orleans — French Quarter, served up at Scat Cat’s Club. As if they weren’t epic enough to begin with, you can dress up your Mickey Beignets even more by adding dipping sauces or getting a Mickey Beignet Sundae! Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae Sure, there are other desserts to be found at Port Orleans — French Quarter. But if you’re looking for THE POFQ experience, you gotta get those Mickey Beignets! Recreate These Epic Disney Sundaes at Home! Enchanted Rose Lounge vs. Citricos Our next matchup takes us to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, home to both Enchanted Rose Lounge and Citricos. As the name suggests, Enchanted Rose is a lounge that serves up gourmet bites and craft drinks in a gorgeous atmosphere inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Enchanted Rose Another swanky choice, Citricos is an upscale table service restaurant with a menu that focuses on fresh, seasonal flavors. We really enjoyed our food the last time we dined at Citricos and it can be a great choice if you’re looking for a special occasion meal. Citricos Short Ribs But it’s worth noting that the food at Enchanted Rose Lounge comes from the same kitchen as Citricos, and there were actually a few small bites from Enchanted Rose that we would prefer over Citricos options — shoutout to those incredible Truffle Fries! Truffle Fries Want a swanky atmosphere with great small bites and drinks without quite as much of a money/time commitment? You may want to opt for Enchanted Rose over Citricos! The Unspoken Rules of Eating in Disney World Beaches and Cream vs. Other Ice Cream Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is a staple at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. As the home to the massive Kitchen Sink, it’s definitely earned the title of go-to ice cream spot at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! The Kitchen Sink Sundaes at Disney’s Beach Club Resort But even if you aren’t ready to tackle the beast that is the Kitchen Sink, Beaches and Cream has plenty of other more manageable ice cream options to choose from. From go-to sundae favorites like the No Way Jose to INCREDIBLE shakes, Beaches and Cream has dessert covered. Baileys Brownie Sundae They’ve even got a to-go window for quick takeaway treats. Mickey Confetti Milkshake With so many creative and longtime favorite dessert options on the menu at Beaches and Cream, we’ve gotta give the nod to this spot for an ice cream treat over any of the other sweets around Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Don’t Miss Out On These 6 Things in Disney World! Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast vs. Chef Mickey’s Characters Breakfast Are we rounding out this list with the hottest take yet? We’ll let you be the judge! There are several character breakfast options available outside of the parks in Disney World. The most iconic of all might just be breakfast with Mickey and the gang at Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Chef Mickey’s Chef Mickey’s is a must-do experience for a lot of guests, and the close proximity to Magic Kingdom makes it a popular choice to start the day. If you want to check breakfast at Chef Mickey’s off of your Disney World bucket list, it might be worth a stop… Chef Mickey at Chef Mickey’s! …but if you’re open to other character dining experiences, we love the breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Quiche and Pastries Paint Can at Topolino’s Terrace We’ve been impressed by the quality of the food at Topolino’s Terrace, plus the atmosphere is more quiet and relaxed than the hectic vibe at Chef Mickey’s. And to top it off, Mickey and his friends are wearing adorable, Riviera-inspired outfits! You could say hello to Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace! We totally understand wanting to experience the quintessential Disney character breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. But for us, it’s a one-and-done, while we’ll definitely be back to Topolino’s Terrace to say hello to Mickey again soon! Is Your FAVORITE Disney World Restaurant Overrated?! 13,000 Disney Fans Weigh In! It can be overwhelming looking at all of the dining options available in Disney World. Just remember, it’s not about making the “right” choice, it’s about making the best choice for you and your family! These are our tips for which food you may want to seek out — or avoid — in the Disney World Resorts. Happy snacking, Disney fans! 20 Disney World Secrets Even Locals Don’t Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your “eat this, not that” tips for the Disney World Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Eat This, Not That at Disney World’s Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s summertime in Disney World, and you know what that means! Magic Kingdom It’s HOT. And humid. And also, probably crowded! The parks are filled with guests taking their vacations in between school years, so you’ll need a special set of skills to navigate the theme parks during this time of year. And if you’re traveling soon, we want to help set your expectations properly, so we’re sharing a full crowd update on what Disney World looks like right now! Magic Kingdom Starting out at Magic Kingdom, we first noticed the crowds when we arrived at the Transportation & Ticket Center this morning. There, the line for the monorail was pretty backed up — a sight we haven’t seen in a while! You might have to wait for the monorail. When we got to the park, we found the rest of the people waiting to get inside. Here, the park entrance lines were pretty long, and it felt very full in the plaza in front of the tapstiles. If you’re planning on rope dropping the park sometime soon, make sure to have your MagicBand, MagicMobile, or ticket card ready to go when you get up to the entrance — it makes the process go much more smoothly. It was VERY crowded at the entrance. On Main Street, U.S.A., the crowds weren’t quite as dense, but they were still heavy. Closer to the castle, they started to disperse as guests headed out for the different lands of the park. Still pretty bad out here! But, throughout the morning, we noticed some pretty long lines for rides. Make sure to download the My Disney Experience app before your trip so that you can watch those wait times! Lots of long lines! Handling crowds in Magic Kingdom can be a challenge, so we highly recommend arriving well before the park opens (that way you can be first in line for rides) and staying until park close, if possible, to make the most of your time. EPCOT Moving over to EPCOT, we encountered a pretty busy park here as well! It was very busy inside The Land Pavilion this morning, with the queue for Living with the Land getting backed up into the walkway. The Land Pavilion was PACKED. The same was true over in World Showcase, where the line to meet Minnie Mouse in her gazebo was much longer than we typically would expect. It was wrapped around the area and into the main walkway. Lots of guests waiting to meet her! Frozen Ever After was popular as always! If you’re hoping to do this ride on your upcoming trip, keep in mind that much of the wait (if it’s crowded) will be outdoors in the direct sun. Be prepared with sunscreen, cooling towels, handheld fans, or whatever other gadgets you need to survive that Florida heat. Look at that line! We’ll make sure to keep you updated on crowd levels in Disney World throughout the summer, so stay tuned! There are quite a few big things happening in Disney World in the next few months, from reopenings to big events. Lots of guests are being drawn to the parks right now during vacation season, especially because of things like the 50th Anniversary celebration, the opening of new rides (like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind), or because they’re finally taking those vacations that they canceled in 2020 and 2021. It looks like we can expect a busy summer! Why You’re Planning Your 2022 Disney World Vacation Wrong — 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. Are you taking a trip to the parks this summer? Tell us in the comments! The post BE PREPARED: Disney World’s Crowds Are 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Finding it hard to wait for MagicBand+ to officially release this summer? If so, you’re not alone. MagicBand+ MagicBand+ is Disney’s upgraded MagicBand system, and it comes with several upgrades like the ability to interact with the 50th Anniversary character statues and the opportunity to become a Bounty Hunter in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! But, if you’re not looking to upgrade to MagicBand+, that’s fine too — your classic MagicBand can still be used around Disney World even after the upgrade launches. And, if you’re in the market for a new MagicBand to add to your collection, you’ll want to see the new items we found in EPCOT today! We stopped by Pin Trader’s at the front of EPCOT today and noticed they had some new MagicBands. None of these are MagicBand+ bands, but we almost don’t even care because the designs are so cute! The first two we found were inspired by EPCOT’s beloved dragon, Figment! Both of the Figment MagicBands are $34.99. Figment MagicBands The first MagicBand is white with colorful designs and is inspired by the Journey into Imagination with Figment ride. Of course, it features Figment and the year the attraction launched. White Figment MagicBand The other Figment MagicBand is for Annual Passholders! It’s bright yellow and features Figment posing while surrounded by creative symbols like music notes and paint buckets. It also says “Passholder” on it! Yellow Figment MagicBand If you like Coco, then you’ll want to check out the Dante MagicBand! It’s a purple MagicBand with a pop of teal in the center. It shows Dante sitting like the good boy he is, surrounded by various artwork inspired by the movie. You can grab it for $29.99! Dante MagicBand And we also spotted this Bo Peep MagicBand, which features some unique artwork. The MagicBand is pink and shows Bo Peep from Toy Story ready for action! This one also costs $29.99. Bo Peep MagicBand And those are all of the new MagicBands we found today in EPCOT! If you’re wanting to learn more about the new MagicBand+ coming to Disney World this summer, check out our guide here! Or, check out this post to see the new MagicBand+ technology in action! MagicBand+ And, as always stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check out what MagicBand+ looked like when it was accidentally released early! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of the new MagicBands is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Diverting Our Attention Away from MagicBand+, and It's Working… first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hold onto your hats – new Indiana Jones-inspired merchandise is coming soon to Disney Parks and shopDisney! If you’re headed out on an expedition, you might want to make sure you have the right wardrobe for any adventure. Get your own beige safari-style shirt and jacket inspired by everyone’s favorite archaeology professor. Complete the look […]View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re no strangers to designer Disney merchandise, especially when it comes to Dooney & Bourke bags! Dooney & Bourke items on display We’ve seen collections celebrating movies like Dumbo and Peter Pan, as well as collections of Dooney & Bourke bags with designs for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Today, a new Dooney & Bourke collection has dropped online! If you’re a fan of Winnie the Pooh, then you have to see these new Dooney & Bourke bags. We’ve seen a Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke collection before, but now the bags have been redesigned and feature a new print! First up, we have the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke backpack. ©Disney Most of the bags feature the same pattern that is made to look like the pathways through the Hundred Acre Wood. It features many of the classic characters like Kanga, Owl, Rabbit, and, of course, Pooh himself. This backpack has two exterior pockets as well as several interior pockets. It is available for $268. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh backpack! Next is the Winnie the Pooh Zip Sac. ©Disney This bag has the same print as the backpack. The shoulder strap is removable and it comes with a leather imprinted tag that reads “Winnie the Pooh.” This bag is $198. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Zip Sac bag! There’s also this Winnie the Pooh Satchel Bag. ©Disney Much like the Zip Sac, this bag has a removable strap, so you can carry it by the handles or wear it as a crossbody. It also has the imprinted leather tag as well as an exterior pocket. This bag is available for $298. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Satchel Bag! And finally, we have a Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Bag that is slightly on the exclusive side. Part of the new collection includes this Annual Passholder Winnie the Pooh Tote Bag! ©Disney This bag’s print is different from the other three and shows Eeyore, Piglet, Pooh, and Tigger taking a stroll through the Hundred Acre Wood. This bag is for Annual Passholders only and is available for $328. Click here to buy the Annual Passholder Winnie the Pooh Tote Bag! You can grab this Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke collection online from shopDisney! We haven’t seen this collection in the parks yet, but we’ll be sure to let you know if we do. In the meantime, if you’re looking for more Dooney & Bourke items, we’ve seen collections dedicated to Orange Bird, as well as Pixar-themed collections, too! Plus, we just saw this new Lady and the Tramp collection in the parks today. Orange Bird Dooney Bags If Dooney & Bourke isn’t your style, Stoney Clover Lane recently released an entire collection all about Disney Princess sidekicks complete with bags and patches. Make sure to keep reading DFB for the latest Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see EVERY pair of Minnie ears 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. What do you think of this new Dooney & Bourke collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it just us, or does it feel like we’re getting a ton of new Disney collections right now? Disney Dooney & Bourke Collections Disney recently released new items in collections like Stoney Clover Lane x Disney, Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction, Disney Designer Collection, and more! And, if that wasn’t enough, Dooney & Bourke has released yet another collection, inspired by some beloved furry friends! Calling all Lady and the Tramp fans: the new Dooney & Bourke collection is for you! You can find the new Lady and the Tramp-inspired items over at Creations Shop in EPCOT right now! The main design in the collection is featured on three separate items, and has framed, portrait-style prints of Lady and the Tramp! You can find this design on the Wallet for $168… The new wallet! …the Crossbody for $248… We love a good crossbody bag! …and the Satchel for $298… Can’t forget the satchel! The second design shows an adorable scene of Lady and the Tramp looking at one another! The design comes on a Canvas Tote, which costs $328! For more storage, try the tote! All of the items come with gold hardware, Dooney & Bourke metal labels, and a leather Lady and the Tramp tag (excluding the wallet). And that’s all from the new Dooney & Bourke collection! If you’re looking for other Disney collections, check out the new it’s a small world collection! Or, check out the Stoney Clover Lane Princess collection! There are lots of Stoney Clover Lane items on shopDisney! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Grab 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. Which Dooney & Bourke collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Dooney & Bourke Bags In Disney World Feature an Underrated Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe we’re almost HALFWAY to the holidays?! We love the holiday season! Actually, we’re even closer to the festivities, because Disney starts to celebrate the holiday season RIGHT after Halloween (and sometimes even before!). So, you really only have to wait about 4-ish months to see some holiday cheer around the parks. Or…do you? Disney is celebrating the halfway mark to the holiday season THIS WEEK and they just released info about a bunch of holly jolly treats coming to Disney World and Disneyland — let’s check ’em out! Walt Disney World There are some fun treats coming to Disney World to celebrate the halfway mark to the holidays! First up, over at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, we will see the return of the Very Merry Minnie Mouse Cupcake! This is a chocolate cupcake filled with cookies and cream mousse and topped with ganache-dipped buttercream, cookie ears, and a chocolate holiday bow. It will be available from June 23rd through June 26th. ©Disney Next, you can head on over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge where The Mara will be serving the brand-new Peppermint Bark Cheesecake! This is a peppermint cheesecake with a chocolate cookie and peppermint crust and whipped vanilla panna cotta. This sweet treat will also be available from June 23rd through June 26th. ©Disney In Disney Springs, the Gold Christmas Tree Popcorn Buckets are BACK for the celebration! They’ll be out all across Disney Springs at the outdoor vending carts, and popcorn is included in your purchase. But, these will only be available while supplies last! Gold Buckets Finally, also at Disney Springs, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company will have TWO new items! From June 23rd through the 26th, you can get the Peppermint Mocha with dark chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup, and whipped cream OR you can get the White Chocolate Gingerbread Latte, which is a combination of white chocolate sauce and gingerbread syrup topped with whipped cream. ©Disney You can get either of these hot or iced and, if you’re 21 and over, you can add some spirits! Disneyland In the Downtown Disney District, you will find two special eats for the holiday celebration. First, check out the Christmas Dinner Corn Dog from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. This twist on a classic features a corn dog made with a turkey hot dog, hand-dipped in batter, rolled in panko crumbs, and served with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping. It will be available from June 23rd through June 30th. ©Disney Next, head to California Churro for the Peppermint Churro, which is a churro rolled in crushed peppermint and drizzled with a mint frosting topped with peppermint candy pieces. This treat is also available from June 23rd through June 30th. ©Disney That’s your first look at the holiday treats coming to the Disney resorts on both coasts for the special celebration! We’ll be keeping an eye out for even more holiday news from Disney, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for news and updates. Click here to see when a special holiday tradition will be returning to Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be celebrating Halfway to the Holidays in the Disney Parks? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Halfway to Holidays Treats Coming to Disney World and Disneyland SOON 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. Remember the Orchid Minnie Ears? We previously only saw them in the parks — until now! Orchid Minnie Ears! And you know what’s better than getting yourself a new pair of Minnie ears? What about an entire collection?! Disney has just released the Orchid Pink Collection online, including spirit jerseys and more! Let’s check it out. We’re starting with the Orchid Pink Minnie Ears, which cost $29.99 on shopDisney now. These ears are covered in pink sequins with a matching satin bow. And boy are they SPARKLY. Orchid Pink Minnie Ears If you’re a big fan of pink and sequins, you might want to grab these ears before they’re gone! Order the Pink Orchid Minnie Ears here! FOUR orchid spirit jerseys were also released online, including this Orchid Disney World Spirit Jersey… the back …and this Orchid Disneyland Spirit Jersey for adults. Both of them cost $74.99, with either the Walt Disney World or the Disneyland logos across the back in puffy pink ombre ink. Like the Minnie ears, we’ve seen them in the parks — but now they’re online! Think pink! Both spirit jerseys come in sizes XS to XXL and are 100% cotton, too! Get the Orchid Disney World Spirit Jersey or the Orchid Disneyland Spirit Jersey here! There’s also an Orchid PopGrip by PopSocket available for $16.99! We’ve spotted this in Disney World previously, but now you can order it online. Mickey PopSocket This PopGrip is in a Mickey shape with orchid glitter and it has a swappable top. PopGrips are great for anyone who wants a hands-free option on your phone, which can be helpful if you want to avoid dropping your phone in Disney World! Get the Orchid PopGrip by PopSocket here! And kids are also included! There’s a Kids Orchid Spirit Jersey… ©Disney …and a Kids Orchid Disneyland Spirit Jersey, with both covered in polka dots along the sleeves and the bottom of the spirit jersey. Across the back of them is either the puffy pink ombre Disney World or Disneyland logos. ©Disney The kids’ spirit jerseys come in sizes 4 to 14, and they cost $49.99 each. Get the Kids Orchid Disney World or Disneyland Spirit Jerseys here! If you’re hoping to get one of these orchid items, visit shopDisney to place your order now — and don’t forget to use code SHIPMAGIC for free shipping on orders of $75 or more! Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out the NEW Disney collection that just dropped on Amazon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item in the orchid collection is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Released PINK Minnie Ears and More Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s see all the exciting treats making their way to Disney Parks in honor of Halfway to the Holidays!View the full article

Can you believe it’s almost time for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival?! We’re very excited! This year is going by SO fast, but we are definitely excited for the festival to begin! It kicks off on July 14th and runs alllll the way until November 19th. So, you have a very long time to check out all the festival has to offer! We’ve already seen what all of the food booths are going to be at the festival, but there is even more you can do to prepare for your trip, let’s get into it! Look at Booths & Menus You gotta be prepared for what food you want to eat during the festival! Sure, you could just wing it, but then you might miss out on certain dishes or forget about things you wanted to try. Tangierine Cafe Spread 2021 So, to do this, we suggest reviewing what food booths will be at the festival and what their menus look like. This year, there will be over 25 booths at the festival. Spain in 2021 To help you plan even more, we create an exclusive map every year so you know exactly where each food booth is and don’t get lost! With so many booths, it’s easy to miss where some of them might be, so it’s great keep the map handy. Click here to see ALL of the food booths and menus for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Set a Budget We update the prices on the food menus as soon as they’re released so that you can plan on how much money you’re going to spend. Make sure to take the time to add up how much your must-have food and drink items will cost, and then give yourself some cushion for other things you might want to try! Warm raclette Also, keep in mind that sometimes prices increase from festival to festival, so you can’t exactly rely on last year’s budget. Brazil booth in 2021 A good way to stick to your budget during a festival is to get a pre-paid Disney gift card so you have the exact amount you want to spend on it and can’t go over! Gift cards can help you budget for your trip! We also have 3 different budget plans for EPCOT festivals that you can take a look at and use as your guide! Check them out right here. Check out our budgeting tips from last year’s festival! Plan Ahead You should make sure to have somewhat of a plan going into your festival day. If you want to get to the food booths right when they open, you should get into the park before 11AM. If EPCOT isn’t your first park of the day, remember that you can’t park hop into the park until 2PM, so that cuts your time at the festival short. 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival It’s also a good time to consider advance dining reservations. Do you want a sit down meal during your festival day? Or, would you rather save all that stomach space JUST for festival foods? Just be mindful that sit down meals can take longer than expected at times and that food booths close RIGHT when the park closes (they also can close down for bad weather!). So, factor that in to your plan for the day! Noodle Exchange Bowls In previous years, before the pandemic, we would suggest you be mindful of your FastPass times, but now FastPasses have been replaced with Disney Genie+. You can no longer make reservations to skip the lines in advance. Instead, you make them the day of and you can only make one at a time (except for the 120 minute rule). If you want to use Genie+ at EPCOT during the festival, you’ll have to remain flexible, since you don’t know what time your Lighting Lane (old FastPass lane) reservations will be at. Lightning Lane sign at EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Also, if you’re planning on using the virtual queue or buying an individual Lightning Lane for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, you will have to be up by 7AM to snag those in the morning, or be in the park at 1PM to try and get in the virtual queue if you missed the 7AM one. And, keep in mind going on the ride will take away from being at the festival. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT If you’re interested the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, you’ll want to go ahead and look at the concert lineup to see who is playing while you’re at the festival! There are also Eat to the Beat Dining Packages available, which you can reserve right now. These include a meal at select EPCOT restaurant and guarantee you a seat for that night’s concert. Click here to learn more about Eat to the Beat! Get the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! If you want to be SUPER well-prepared, go ahead and order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Inside, you’ll find touring strategies, every food booth menu item, a full daily schedule, and so much more. It can help you save a lot of time and maximize your fun, and it’s a great lifeline to have when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the festival! We cover it all in the DFB Guide! We’ve been going to the festival for decades, so the guide has our very best tips and info to help you out! Click here to get the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! We’ll be keeping you up to date on EVERYTHING going on with EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, so make sure you stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! Click here for insider tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Are you going to Food and Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Things You Must Do Before the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Begins! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

QUICK. You’ve got 2 days – 48 hours – to experience EVERYTHING you want to do at Disney World. Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios How do you “Disney” like you’re running out of time? Gotta go FAST, but it’s possible! Find out more here on DFB Guide! Check out our video below about How to Do Disney World in ONLY 2 Days 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 long is your ideal Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: How to Do Disney World in ONLY 2 Days first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some HUGE milestones that are happening (or have already happened!) for Disney in 2022! The Disney Wish We’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort all year long, and during those celebrations, Disney has opened new restaurants, rides, fireworks shows, and even a new immersive resort experience. Over at Disneyland Resort, there have been some exciting reopenings with attractions and restaurants, as well as some big returns in the entertainment department. However, one of the biggest milestones of the year is happening with Disney Cruise Line! The BRAND NEW Disney Wish cruise ship is getting ready to set sail for its maiden voyage soon, and now, it has finally arrived in Port Canaveral, Florida! According to the Orlando Sentinel, the ship arrived early this morning around 5AM. ©Orlando Sentinel Hundreds of fans were gathered at the port awaiting its arrival, and cheers could be heard when the ship blew its horn to the tune of “A Dreama is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella. The ship officially made its way to the U.S. from Europe starting on June 9th, where it had previously been in construction since 2020. ©Orlando Sentinel The Disney Wish will be christened on June 29th and the maiden voyage will take place on July 14th. Currently, the Disney Wish’s itinerary includes mostly 3-night and 4-night Bahamian sailings. It’s actually the first of three new ships planned for Disney Cruise Line, so we’ll have two more on the way in the coming years. Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney We’ll be sailing on the Disney Wish very soon, and we can’t wait to take you along to show you all the new offerings onboard, including the unique dining and Disney’s first attraction at sea — the AquaMouse! We have a feeling this is going to be a very popular vacation choice for fans this year. Why Disney’s New Cruise Ship May Make You Rethink Your Disney World Trip — Click Here! 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 Have you ever been on a Disney cruise? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney’s NEW Cruise Ship Has Arrived in Florida! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We might be headed into summer, but that means it’s time to have Halloween on the mind! Main Street during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party We know, we know. It seems like Halloween comes earlier and earlier each year. We’re not saying you should break out the ghost costumes and jack o’ lanterns yet, but you SHOULD be planning if you’re hoping to visit Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World! Tickets are already on sale for the spooky event that runs select nights between August 12th and October 31st. The last time the party took place was WAY back in 2019, so the Halloween Party is big BOOs (ahem, we mean “news”). Happy, Happy HALLOWEEN! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a five-hour, after-hours event in Magic Kingdom that features special fireworks, an exclusive parade, stage shows, attraction overlays, character meet and greets, trick or treating, special food, and more! Plus, guests even get access to the park three hours prior to the start of the event. Hocus Pocus Villains Spooktacular from 2019! Now, the event can be pricy with adult tickets ranging in price from $109 to $199 and kids’ tickets ranging from $99 to $189. But what are the CHEAPEST nights that you can visit Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Let’s take a look! ©Disney If you’re looking to visit Mickey’s Not-So-Scary on a budget, you’ll want to head to the event on a date priced at $109 for adults and $99 for kids — the lowest prices. Those dates are: Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 Friday, August 19th, 2022 Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 Friday, August 26th, 2022 Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 Friday, September 2nd, 2022 Monday, September 5th, 2022 If you can’t make those dates work, there are a few that are only slightly more expensive at $119 for adults and $109 for kids. Those dates are: Friday, September 9th, 2022 Sunday, September 11th, 2022 Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 Friday, September 16th, 2022 Sunday, September 18th, 2022 Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 ©Disney Fair warning! The most expensive day of all (and also the highest demand) is Halloween night on Monday, October 31st, 2022. And don’t forget to apply any discounts if you have them! Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket. You Can See These Halloween Fireworks at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Keep in mind that you do not need separate park admission for this event. In most cases, a single-day ticket to Magic Kingdom for these dates is the same price or more expensive than party admission. Seven Dwarfs We’ll be covering ALL of the offerings when we get to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in August and keep an eye on DFB for all of the tips and tricks you need to help with planning! Click here to learn MORE about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World from 2021 Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Headed to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary this year? Tell us in the comments! The post The Cheapest Days to Visit Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney World in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Transatlantic air service from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport has resumed as Norse Atlantic Airways launched its inaugural direct flight to Oslo, Norway. The airline, whose U.S. headquarters is in Fort Lauderdale, expects to start flights to Paris and other European cities from the Broward County airport later this year. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line’s new ship Disney Wish sailed into Port Canaveral for the first time this morning to the delight of fans let into Jetty Park to witness its arrival. 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. Halloween is only a few months away! We just have to make it through this summer heat first! Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket Recently Disney confirmed everything that is coming to Disneyland Resort for the Halloween season this year, and tickets are on sale now for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World (and we know how you can get a discount on tickets too!). If you’re already in a spooky mood and want to be prepared for October, check out this list of some Disney Halloween items you can get online from Target and Amazon right now! If you’re not sure what you’ll dress up as this year, check out this Disney Mickey Mouse Light-Up Skeleton Costume Accessory Set for Adults for $59.99. ©Amazon The gloves light up to reveal skeleton hands under Mickey’s gloves, and the ears light up to reveal glow-in-the-dark cobwebs. The lights are LED while the ears and gloves are plastic, polyester, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, and EVA foam. Get the Disney Mickey Mouse Light-Up Skeleton Costume Accessory Set for Adults today! If you’re looking for a festive wine glass to drink out of all month, don’t miss the Disney Lilo & Stitch Halloween Glitter Stemless Wine Glass for $17.99. ©Target This wine glass can hold 20 oz and features Stitch in a bat costume in front of a full moon and bats flying through the sky. This glass is microwave and top-rack dishwasher safe. Grab the Disney Lilo & Stitch Halloween Glitter Stemless Wine Glass right here! If you love to decorate your house every year for Halloween, then you have to add this to your collection! For $52.95, you can have the Inflatable Hanging Disney Mickey Mouse in your yard! ©Amazon This inflatable is 4 feet tall and is spooky enough to match the season, but not too scary to scare trick-or-treaters away from your house. It has a blinking purple LED light so it can clearly be seen in the dark, and is made of a specialty gauze fabric. Buy the Inflatable Hanging Disney Mickey Mouse here! If you’re looking for some stories to read to your kids during the Halloween season, or they love to read on their own, pick up a copy of the Disney Villains: 13 Frights of Halloween book for $24.99! ©Target During the last 13 days until Halloween, you can explore one surprise a night to get you in the Halloween spirit! Collect sinister stickers, games, and holiday decorations, and discover mini-books, themed recipe cards, and much more. It’s a great way to get excited for the holiday with the whole family! Buy the Disney Villains: 13 Frights of Halloween book here! Looking for a Halloween Disney Funko POP to add to your collection? Look no further than the adorable Minnie Trick or Treat Funko POP! ©Amazon Minnie is ready to go trick or treating in her candy corn hat and matching dress, holding a candy bag in one hand and a piece of candy in the other. It can be yours for $11.99! Grab the Minnie Trick or Treat Funko POP here! If you’re a fan of Nightmare Before Christmas, then you’ll love this $13.99 mug! ©Target The Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween 16 oz. Ceramic Mug is dishwasher safe and features the film’s title on one side, and an iconic scene from the film on the other. Grab The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Mug right here! Maybe you feel you don’t have enough Halloween T-Shirts in your closet. If that’s the case, snag this Disney Peter Pan Tinkerbell Halloween Sparkle T-Shirt ASAP! ©Amazon Fans of Tinkerbell will love this “I Don’t Spook I Sparkle” T-shirt. The shirt comes in 5 different colors and comes in men’s, women’s, and youth sizes. This shirt is machine washable and is perfect for the Halloween season. Buy the Disney Peter Pan Tinkerbell Halloween Sparkle T-Shirt here! Are you a collector of Department 56 Disney figurines? Whether you are, or if you’ve never heard of them in your life, you’ll want to check out this Department 56 Donald & Pluto’s Tussle Disney Halloween Figurine for $55.99. ©Target In this figurine, Donald, dressed as the devil, fights with Pluto, dressed like a skeleton, over a bag of candy. The bag is about to rip in half, suggesting disaster is about to strike. This adorable figurine will make the perfect addition to a Disney Halloween lover’s decorative shelf. Grab the Department 56 Donald & Pluto’s Tussle Disney Halloween Figure here! If you love to decorate your whole house for the Halloween season, check out these Hocus Pocus Farmhouse Saying Outdoor Fall Pillow Covers for $14.99! ©Amazon The package includes a set of 4 pillow covers for 18 x 18-inch pillows (other sizes are available) with patterns only on the front and not the back. Note that the pillows are supposed to fit very snugly inside, and these pillowcases can be washed in the washing machine on a cold gentle cycle for easy cleaning. Grab your pack of the Hocus Pocus Farmhouse Saying Outdoor Fall Pillow Covers today! Last but certainly not least, what’s a complete Halloween outfit without a backpack to match! Check out the Loungefly Disney Mickey and Minnie Spooky Mice for $89.99. ©Amazon This black bag features images of Mickey and Minnie as ghosts, bats, and pumpkins, as well as graphics of candy corn, white bats, spiders, and small spiderwebs. The main pocket zips shut, and the front has two loops for your Minnie ears to go through! Grab the Loungefly Disney Mickey and Minnie Spooky Mice here! There you have it, folks! 10 awesome Halloween items you can grab on Amazon and Target right now. Are you planning to attend any Disney Halloween events this year? We asked some of our readers in May if they’d be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the answer may surprise you! And if you’re looking for more Halloween merchandise, check out our post about all the Halloween merchandise we know will be coming to the parks this year. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney Halloween news! Click here to see all that will be returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World from 2021 Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Which item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post 10 Disney Halloween Items You Can Get From Amazon and Target Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one thing we love more than a great cookie, it’s a great cookie sandwich! Is this the perfect cookie? From the beloved Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich from Karamell-Kuche in EPCOT, to the Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich from L’Artisan des Glaces, slap some creamy frosting or ice cream between two (excellent) cookies, and we’re all in. We spotted a new look for an old favorite cookie sandwich earlier this week in Disney World, so we decided to give it a try! The Wookiee Cookie is available at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is two oatmeal cookies, sandwiched with a vanilla cream filling, and garnished with a chocolate piece made to look like Chewbacca’s sash. The Wookiee Cookie at Backlot Express Last week, we noticed that the cookies seemed to be thicker than they were before! And we found the cookies to be a bit TOO thick in our taste test. While we preferred the thinner version of cookies available previously, we enjoyed the new version’s soft, chewy texture. The vanilla cream in the center had a velvety texture, and while we expected it to be overwhelmingly sweet, it wasn’t. That cream in the middle? So velvety… Our reviewer said that the amount of filling in the middle was perfect for the size of this ‘Star Wars’-themed treat. The chocolate sash garnish on top did melt quickly in the Florida summer heat, which made for a messy snack – grab some napkins! Beware! That chocolate garnish will melt quickly in the sun. This is a BIG snack that’s easily split between two adults for a sweet treat. If you love oatmeal creme pies, this is definitely an elevated version you should try on your next Disney World trip. This treat is for you if you love oatmeal creme pies! If oatmeal cookies aren’t your thing, head over to the Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios for another one of our favorite snacks — the Carrot Cake Cookie! Or check out our ranking of all the ice cream spots in Disney World if you’d rather skip cookies altogether. Trolley Car Cafe Carrot Cake Cookie And keep following DFB for all of the latest Disney World food news and reviews! Learn how to make a copycat Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich at home! 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 dream Disney World cookie sandwich? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Oatmeal Creme Pie Fans, This Disney World Treat is For YOU first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it? We’re on Round 3 of our Magic Kingdom ride throwdown! Did your favorite ride survive round 3 of our Magic Kingdom rankings throwdown? We’ve done our best to rank the attractions based on what our team has said, but we’ve now opened the debate up to you. You’ve already selected which rides made it through round 2 of the rankings, but now, we’ve got the results from round 3! Are you ready? Did your favorite ride make the cut? Let’s find out! Okay, we’re going to start with one that completely surprised us, but, OH, BOY (to quote Mickey), were these results close in this round. We pitted Mickey’s PhilHarmagic up against the Monorail, which almost doesn’t seem fair, does it? Interestingly enough, you chose the Monorail — 56% of you voted for the Monorail, while only 44% voted for Mickey’s PhilHarmagic. Mickey’s PhilHarmagic vs. Monorail So the next match-up was not even close. When we asked you to pit Haunted Mansion against the PeopleMover, you had NO problem telling the PeopleMover to well…move…out of the way. Haunted Mansion came out on top with a whopping 72% of the vote. Only 28% of our readers chose the PeopleMover. Haunted Mansion vs. PeopleMover So, it might not have been fair to make you choose between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Pirates of the Caribbean. We can tell from how close this was that you had to make a difficult decision. However, the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness won out with 56% of the vote over the 44% that Pirates of the Caribbean grabbed. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad vs. Pirates of the Caribbean Finally, when we asked you to choose between Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid and Peter Pan’s Flight, you decided that Peter Pan’s Flight was the winner with 56% of the vote over The Little Mermaid’s 44%. Sorry, Ariel! Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid vs. Peter Pan’s Flight These are all the results from round three! We’ll be posting round four soon, so if you’re not already following us on Instagram, be sure to do so to get your vote in! Speaking of Magic Kingdom, you can also check out our ranking of Magic Kingdom restaurants or read about how we rank the Magic Kingdom lands based on their snacks. Or learn all about the hidden secrets of Magic Kingdom! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your absolute favorite Magic Kingdom ride? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's What YOU Chose For Round 3 of Our Magic Kingdom Ride Rankings! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World hotels can be like theme parks in and of themselves. Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort From their elaborate theming to their great restaurants to fun activities, there’s just so much to do! This is why we always recommend having a resort day to make sure you’re getting EVERYTHING out of your Disney World hotel because, hey, you’re paying for that, too! There’s always something new, too, which is why we’re here — to keep you updated on what’s new. So let’s get to those updates! All-Star Sports Food Updates End Zone Food Court We tried the Black and White Cupcake, which is a plant-based chocolate cupcake with vanilla “buttercream” and chocolate shavings. We’re going to be honest — we’re still not sure how we felt about it! You can try it for yourself now for $5.29. The Black and White Plant Based Cupcake! We also tried the Incredibles Fatherly Moments Brownie, which is a Fudge Brownie and Caramel with a Pretzel and Buttercream ‘Frame’ surrounding a fatherly moment from The Incredibles for $5.49. It sorta’ looks like a kid’s art project, though. Well, that’s interesting. You can grab it now through Father’s Day! See More Photos of This Treat Here All-Star Sports Merchandise Updates Sport Goofy There’s a new All-Star Resorts Magnet! New magnet! The magnet is $7.99. Here’s How We Rank EVERY Single Value Resort! All-Star Music Food Updates Intermission Food Court Over at All-Star Music, we found ANOTHER Fatherly Moments Brownie, but this one is the Tiana Fatherly Moments Brownie. It still looks like a homemade art project, though. Tiana Fatherly Moments Brownie This one is also available through Father’s Day. See More Photos of This Brownie Here All-Star Movies Food Updates Silver Screen Spirits This pool bar will soon be offering food, including salads and sandwiches. The bar will be offering food soon! Eventually, the plan is to also offer hot food, and if that goes well, the pool bar could get its own unique menu. Check Out Some Fun Drinks We Had Here! Polynesian Village Resort Construction Updates The Spirit of Aloha dinner show is no more, and we’ve been watching the construction progress of where it’s being demolished to make way for new Disney Vacation Club villas. Demolition of Spirit of Aloha Oh, well, that’s the one thing about Disney World — it’s always changing. Learn More About The New DVC Villas Here BoardWalk Inn Food Updates BoardWalk Bakery You can now get Disney World 50th Anniversary Babybel Cheese. No, really. Anniversary cheese! Each little cheese has a Disney character on it. Learn About The Updates Coming Soon To The BoardWalk! Flying Fish The Flying Fish is currently under construction. Construction! From what we can tell, it looks like Disney is redoing the pavement in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is still open for dining! We’re Ranking Disney World’s Cheapest Hotels — Click Here To Find Out How Each Ranked! Yacht Club Construction Updates The wood on the decks in front of the Yacht Club is getting an update, too! New decking? We guess it’s the season for sprucing up some hotels! Here are The Pros and Cons of Staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort Beach Club Construction Updates Beach Club is getting some plants re-planted. A little refresh We also noticed that the map outside of the hotel is getting refreshed. These Hotels Are Worth the MONEY According to Disney World Guests Are you headed to Disney World soon, and need some help deciding on a hotel? You’ve got three choices at three different price points: value (which provide the most value and are, therefore, the cheapest), moderate, and deluxe (which are the most expensive). Which one is for you? You should read this before you make your final decision! When you’re ready to make a reservation, we’ve got a handy guide on everything you need to know about booking a reservation at a Disney World hotel. Be sure to keep checking back with us often as we continue to cover everything going on with Disney Parks AND hotels! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: You Can Now Get 50th Anniversary...Cheese? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A BIG change happened when Disney World reopened in 2020 and guests were introduced to the park pass reservation system. If you want to visit Animal Kingdom, you have to book a park pass reservation That system has stayed in place, and it seems like it’s going to be around for at least a while longer. So Disney World guests now must have a valid ticket PLUS a reservation for a park for a specific day (although they can hop to another park later without a reservation for THAT park). Now, how that reservation is made looks a little different on the My Disney Experience app. When you book a park pass reservation on the My Disney Experience app, you get a page with the Disney World calendar, where you would be prompted to click on a date. Once that date was clicked on, you’d go to a page with a lot of condensed information that could get a little confusing. Now the page you get is more streamlined with all four parks listed with each park icon. ©Disney Choose “select” on the park you want, and then continue to make your park pass reservation. For those NEW to park pass reservations, it might be easier to go on the Disney World website to make them — we’ve outlined the entire process here. Note that you cannot enter a park in Disney World without a ticket AND a park pass reservation. EPCOT We also cannot stress how important it is to make those park pass reservations for each day of your Disney World trip as soon as you can — some busy days can sell out and if you don’t jump on those reservations quickly, you may not be able to get those reservations you want for the days you want. Magic Kingdom park passes often sell out for holidays. If you forget to book those park pass reservations, you can still wait to see if more open up for that day (it does happen from time to time), but it is not a guarantee. If all else fails, you can book for a different park, and if you have the park hopping option on your ticket, you can head to the park you originally wanted later that day (at 2PM). We’ve got more details about that here. We’ll let you know about any other changes that could affect your next Disney World trip so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Park Pass Reservations 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. Have you ever had issues getting park pass reservations in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post CHANGE to Booking Park Passes on Disney World's App first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like no matter where you look in Disney World these days, things are changing. Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost Whether it’s a new snack at your favorite spot or a brand new attraction on the way, no two Disney trips have looked the same lately. That’s why it’s so important to stay in the know when it comes to Disney World construction — and we’ve got the most important updates from this week below! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run We got an exciting TRON update from Walt Disney Imagineering this week! They shared the first photos of the outdoor canopy lit up at night and it looks absolutely incredible. via @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram The team has been testing the lighting at night of what will eventually be the “Upload Conduit” where “Users” (riders) will race through on their Lightcycles. In the daylight, construction is continuing on the ground with more areas being leveled out. TRON construction Disney still hasn’t shared when we’ll be able to experience this attraction yet, so stay tuned for updates! Here’s What We Know About the TRON Ride! EPCOT Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana If you haven’t been to EPCOT lately, you might not know that the center of the park is completely walled off due to construction on the new Moana attraction and CommuniCore areas. Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana This week, we spotted more rock formations be put into place at what will eventually be the water-based Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction. Click Here to See NEW Concept Art for EPCOT’s ‘Moana’ Attraction Germany Pavilion Over in the Germany Pavilion, construction bushes are up and Das Kaufhaus is closed off to guests for now. The famous Disney construction bushes. We’re not quite sure what’s going on here just yet, so stay tuned for updates. Click Here to Read About EPCOT’s Massive Transformation Disney’s Animal Kingdom TriceraTop Spin At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, TriceraTop Spin is closed for refurbishment. Closed for refurbishment Have no fear, though — the whirlwind ride is scheduled to reopen on June 17th. Click Here to See What’s New in Animal Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop Guests are still unable to exit through the gift shop at this popular ride due to construction on the exit of Toy Story Mania. No exiting through the gift shop. For now, guests are being rerouted through a detour until construction is finished. Construction continues Disney hasn’t shared exactly what will be taking the place of the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop, but we’re keeping an eye out for news! It’s like the new shop that has been announced! Everything We Know About What’s Coming to Toy Story Land Disney Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Polynesian is undergoing quite a bit of construction on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon. The deluxe resort is expanding to include new DVC villas restaurants, and merchandise locations. Unfortunately, that meant that the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show had to close to make way for the new building. Polynesian Village Resort Construction We hitched a ride on the monorail recently to see what was going on and found that nearly all of the Spirit of Aloha building has been demolished. Construction update on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort mid-june 2022 The construction is scheduled to be completed in late 2024, and we’ll be keeping you updated throughout the renovations. Here’s What We Know About the NEW Polynesian Villas Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts There’s a bit of construction going on over at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Yacht and Beach Club construction Luckily, this refurbishment shouldn’t impact your visit to either hotel. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Those pesky Disney construction bushes have popped up on the BoardWalk — right in front of Flying Fish. Flying Fish construction Don’t worry, though, Flying Fish is still open for guests and you can make your reservation on the My Disney Experience app! Click Here to Read About the Changes Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney World is changing — to make sure you’re up to date, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, don’t forget that Park Pass Reservations are still required in addition to valid park admission. Don’t get stuck eating at a less-than-stellar restaurant on your Disney World vacation! We’ve got plenty of recommendations like ‘Ohana at the Polynesian and Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort, or you can check out the videos below. Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to the most on your next Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post The 8 BIGGEST Construction Changes From Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article