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It’s not often that Disney World offers free events, especially not ones that come with character sightings, entertainment, low ride wait times, and snacks. Moonlight Magic popcorn bucket But that’s exactly what Moonlight Magic is — as long as you’re a Disney Vacation Club member and register for the event, you can attend these after-hours parties free of charge. And now we have the sign-up information you need in order to attend Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The DVC-exclusive Moonlight Magic events returned to Disney World in March of this year, with events at EPCOT. Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosted the after-hours parties in May and June. And now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is gearing up for a few different Moonlight Magic events in the coming months! Tree of Life’s “Beacon of Magic” nighttime lighting Disney Vacation Club members can register to attend Moonlight Magic for free. They will not be admitted to the event without registering beforehand. If you’re a DVC member looking to spend some extra time in Animal Kingdom, we’ve got all the info you need right here. Disney Vacation Club Animal Kingdom’s Moonlight Magic events will take place on July 26th, 2022, August 31st, 2022, and September 28th, 2022. The events typically last a few hours in the evening — the EPCOT Moonlight Magic event that we attended was from 10PM to 1AM. The DVC website doesn’t yet list the specific hours for the Animal Kingdom events. Pandora at night The registration window opens on June 28th, 2022, at 11AM EST for DVC members with a Disney hotel reservation on the event date. All other DVC members can register beginning July 13th, 2022, at 11AM EST (pending availability). Yacht Club Here’s how you can register: Head to the DVC Moonlight Magic webpage and select “RSVP Online.” Have your DVC member number at hand. You’ll be sent to a virtual waiting room, which holds your place in line. Do not refresh the page. When your turn arrives, you’ll be sent to the registration form. Fill it out and submit it, and then you’re all set! At Moonlight Magic events, guests get access to attractions with shorter-than-usual wait times, character sightings, live entertainment, and complimentary snacks and treats. At the EPCOT event, the characters we spotted were pretty rare! We found Pain and Panic from Hercules, the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and more. Pain and Panic So set your alarms for 11AM EST on June 28th (if you have a Disney hotel reservation during the event) or July 13th (for all other DVC members) if you want to attend the Animal Kingdom Moonlight Magic events! We’ll keep an eye out for any other updates and of course keep bringing you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned with DFB. Click here to read more about our experience at the EPCOT Moonlight Magic event. 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 a DVC member? Let us know in the comments! The post Registration Opens SOON for Disney’s Exclusive After-Hours Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been watching the construction of the upcoming Magic Kingdom ride, TRON Lightcycle Run, for some time now! TRON Lightcycle Run Sign Located in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, this ride will be similar to the TRON ride in Shanghai Disneyland, and lighting will be a huge part of the ride experience. The canopy of the coaster will feature shifting light panels that change the ride experience from day to night, and today we have an update! You can check out the construction progress of TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom, where the canopy and ride tracks seem to be nearing completion. We have not, however, seen any lighting effects yet. TRON Lightcycle Run construction progress On Instagram, Walt Disney Imagineering posted some looks at TRON Lightcycle Run with nighttime lighting! This means they’ve hit a “project milestone” as the Show Lighting team has begun testing lighting on the canopy of the ride. © @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram In TRON language, the canopy is known as the “Upload Conduit” and guests will be known as “Users.” The “Users” will race Lightcycles underneath over 1,200 light fixtures across the canopy. © @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram According to Walt Disney Imagineering, both the canopy and the exterior plaza will continue to progress throughout the next few months as Imagineers upload and integrate “additional show elements.” © @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram We still don’t know when TRON Lightcycle Run will open in Magic Kingdom, but we have been watching construction progress closely. You can get a good view of the construction during a ride on the PeopleMover, and recently we’ve seen ride vehicle testing taking place. TRON Coaster Testing But if you’re in the mood for a brand new ride in Disney World right now, look no further than Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT! This indoor rollercoaster just opened on May 27th, and it takes riders through an intergalactic journey on ride vehicles that can spin 360 degrees. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’re excited to see TRON progressing and we’ll be watching for more news and updates regarding this highly anticipated ride. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Check out the first full-speed launch of TRON in Magic Kingdom! 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 TRON Lightcycle Run? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See TRON's Nighttime Lighting for the FIRST TIME in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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What would a trip to Disney World be without watching a show or two? Mickey in Festival of Fantasy Parade There are parades, cavalcades, fireworks, stage performances, water shows (ahem…looking at you, Fantasmic!) — the list goes on and on! And with so many shows and performances to attend, it can be difficult to watch them all. Luckily, Disney+ is hosting a LIVE event that will let us watch one of EPCOT’s shows…FROM HOME! We recently noticed some mystery maintenance going on with EPCOT’s Harmonious show, and now we know why! Disney+ will be streaming Harmonious Live! on June 21st at 6PM PT/9PM ET! The event will be hosted by Idina Menzel, and it will show viewers the power of Disney music, reinterpreted by artists from around the world. Harmonious is full of floating set pieces, lights, lasers, pyrotechnics, fireworks, and well — music! The live show is being hosted in celebration of World Music Day, and will include special guests like Lindsey Stirling! So if you’re a Disney+ subscriber in the United States or Canada, be sure to tune in! Harmonious And, if you’re looking for other entertainment news, take a look at the showtimes for Animal Kingdom’s Finding Nemo: The Big Blue….and Beyond! Or, take a look at the construction update for Hollywood Studios’ Fantasmic! The Finding Nemo Show Has Opened! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check Out the Limited-Time Fireworks Show That is Returning to Disney World! 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! Will you be tuning in to watch the live event? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney+ Subscribers Can Watch Disney World Fireworks LIVE From Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Caught up on all of your favorite Disney+ shows? Good! There’s MORE coming soon! ©Disney The Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series and Ms. Marvel are currently streaming new episodes on Disney+, plus there are tons of documentaries, movies, and more to watch already. And we’ve already heard about some upcoming shows and movies, like Ahsoka. But recently Disney made some exciting announcements for Disney+ and more, especially for fans of animated series! According to Variety, during the recent Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival, Disney made some updates about some of its animated series for Disney+ and beyond. First up, the Disney+ series Monsters at Work has officially been green-lit for a second season! Season 2 has also been green-lit for the Disney+ series Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life. ©Disney Seasons 3 have been confirmed for 2 other Disney animated series: Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends and Mickey Mouse Funhouse. Disney is also set to announce that additional episodes have been ordered for a few upcoming series from Disney Television Animation, including Hamster & Gretel, Kiff, Hailey’s On It, and Primos. ©Disney Here’s a brief description of these upcoming series in case you aren’t familiar with them: Hamster & Gretel: The series “introduces Kevin and younger sister Gretel, who are about to be bestowed superpowers by space aliens. But something goes awry, and it’s Gretel and her pet hamster (named Hamster) who suddenly have new abilities. Now, protective older brother Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and her pet Hamster to protect their city from mysterious dangers.” ©Disney Kiff: “From South African creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, ‘Kiff’ is set in the bustling mountains where animals and magical creatures live happily together. At the center of it all is Kiff, an optimistic squirrel whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos, and her best friend, Barry, a sweet and mellow bunny. The duo takes their town by storm with their endless adventures and zest for life.” Hailey’s On It: “Starring Auli’i Cravalho (Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Moana’) as the voice of title character Hailey and Manny Jacinto (Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ ‘The Good Place’) as her best friend, Scott, ‘Hailey’s On It’ follows risk-averse but resourceful teenager Hailey Banks on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging (and sometimes impractical) tasks in order to save the world. Pushed outside her comfort zone, Hailey discovers the greatness within as she systematically conquers her fears.” Primos: “Inspired by creator/executive producer Natasha Kline’s childhood experiences with her multicultural Mexican American family, the series introduces Tater, an eccentric 10-year-old girl with big dreams and a certain “it factor” that makes her exceptional. When her 12 cousins (“primos” in Spanish) move in for the summer, they help her discover just what it is.” ©Disney What other announcements has Disney made so far? Quite a few actually! here’s a full rundown. An animated series inspired by the Disney movie franchise Zombies is in the works. “‘Zombies: The Re-Animated Series’ invites us into the daily lives of Seabrook High, where every day is a surprise, whether you’re a cheerleader, a zombie, a werewolf or even a vampire!” A new project called Dragon Striker has been revealed. It is set to be an epic, action-packed adventure series. The series marks the first time that Disney has really done a “heavily serialized anime style show in Europe.” According to Variety/Disney, “In this action-packed adventure full of comedy and high-stakes sports drama, elite players have a magical signature move they can use on the pitch. Twelve-year-old Key can only dream of entering the famous school where the greatest players train before joining the big leagues – until he discovers he has his own ultra-powerful spell.” Dragon Striker ©Disney Another new project called The Doomies has also been revealed — it is set to be a “spooky comedy.” According to Variety/Disney, “When best friends Bobby and Romy mistakenly open up a gateway to another world, they turn their sleepy coastal town into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom. Roped into an epic supernatural mystery, they will do battle with both literal and inner monsters in this spooky comedy that combines thrills, chills and surprises with character-driven comedy.” Both Dragon Striker and The Doomies will be half-hour series of 22 episodes, and they are slated to premiere in 2024. According to Orion Ross, the VP of animation for the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), “there is an ecosystem for co-production and tax credits and other broadcasters we are compatible with, but it’s a bigger part of our strategy now to add Originals onto the slate…We know that long-term we need Originals to make Disney+ exclusive.” Ms. Marvel recently premiered on Disney+ Other announcements were also made recently including: A new season has been revealed for PJ Masks: Power Heroes New artwork and casting has been revealed for Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, which will be coming to Disney+. The cast will include: “Florence Kasumba (‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’), Nigerian star Kehinde Bankole (‘Blood Sisters’) and South African rapper Nasty C (‘Blood & Water’).” A sneak peek will be shown to guests for a new preschool series called Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes. That series is “about community heroes inspired by the traditions and cultures of southern Africa.” Guests at the event will also get a sneak peek at Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (a series for preschoolers that will show on Disney Junior and Disney+ in spring 2023), Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and a Disney Original Documentary coming soon called Mickey: The Story of a Mouse. ©Disney WHEW! That’s quite a lot of announcements! If you’re wondering what else is coming to Disney+ in the future, click here to see when new Star Wars shorts will debut on Disney+. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you love Disney Princesses, you may have heard of the beautiful (and expensive) Disney Designer Doll Collection. And yes, they do cost $130! She is BEAUTIFUL! So far, several Disney Princesses have been part of the Disney Designer Doll Collection, which includes doll designs we’ve never seen before, crafted by artists. We’ve seen Jasmine, Pocahontas, Ariel, Tiana, Aurora, Mulan, Merida, and Moana, and now it’s time for the first Disney Princess to get the doll treatment! It’s Snow White’s turn to shine! The newest Disney Designer Doll is the fairest of them all, crafted by artist Steve Thompson. There are only 10,000 Snow White dolls available! ©Disney Snow White is dressed in a couture gown made with a satin bodice and puffed chiffon sleeves, and she’s also wearing a red velvet cape along with a ruffled rose neckline. Her golden belt includes a nod to the Evil Queen’s heart and dagger. ©Disney We love her golden crown… ©Disney …and her shoes are red with a fabric bow. ©Disney The Disney Designer dolls come in window display packaging with a magnetic closure cover, so you can display your collection for everyone to see! She also comes with a display stand. ©Disney Artist Steve Thompson wanted to portray Snow White powerfully, as he was inspired by the message of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which reminds him to “take risks, be kind to others, and stay true to yourself.” Thompson has been working for Disney since 1994, including some time at Disney Feature Animation and Disney Stores. ©Disney You can get the Disney Designer Snow White Doll for $129.99! Order the Disney Designer Snow White Doll here! There’s also a Disney Designer Collection Snow White Hinged Pin available! This pin features an art deco design with a clear hinged window frame. ©Disney It’s limited release and it opens to reveal Steve Thompson’s design of Snow White, with the artist’s signature on the back of the pin. ©Disney You can get it for $34.99! Get the Disney Designer Collection Snow White Hinged Pin here! You can find some of the Disney Designer Doll Collection in Disney World and on shopDisney, so you can still start your collection if you have a spare $130! WERK it Merida! Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out all the details of the Moana Disney Designer Doll 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. Who’s your favorite Disney Princess? Tell us in the comments! The post The Newest 0 Designer Doll Features The FIRST Disney Princess first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s face it, Disney World can be preeeetty expensive, so we know you want to save money wherever you can – especially if it’s on your hotel! All Star Movies That’s why Disney Value Resorts are a great option if you want to save money while staying in that Disney “bubble” and getting some of those Disney perks, like free transportation and access to Early Morning Entry at the parks. But, which Disney World Value Resort is the BEST and which is the WORST? We’re here to break it down for you! Disney World Value Resorts are typically the resorts at the lowest price point in Disney World. They tend to be VERY themed compared to the other Disney World resorts – like, in your face theming rather than overall, subtle theming that you’ll find at places like Yacht & Beach Club or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resorts. The Value Resorts can tend to have theming that might appeal more to younger kids, as you can find prominent references to things like their favorite Disney movies. All Star Sports The Value resorts also all have food courts rather than typical restaurants, so they’re all about on the same level in that regard – you’re going to find a food court and a pool bar at every single one of these resorts with very similar food. Note also that all of these hotels have outside entrances to your room (although, so do many other Moderate and even Deluxe Disney World Resorts!). The End Zone Food Court Value resorts are great if you’re looking to save some money on a quick weekend getaway or for a whole week, just know that they don’t have the same amount of perks and amenities as other Disney resorts like Extended Evening Hours or even prime locations. They could be a great choice if you want to stay in the Disney “bubble” but you also only really use your hotel to sleep. So, let’s get into ranking the Disney World Value Resorts from BEST to WORST! 1. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort comes in at the the top of our list! This resort is themed to different decades from the 1950s through the 1990s. There are giant Rubik’s Cubes and rollerblades, with tribute to the design and fashion of the times. Disney’s Pop Century Resort As for the rooms, Pop Century has standard hotel rooms that come with either 1 king bed or 1 queen bed and 1 table/pull down queen bed. They also have these rooms with pool views. These rooms have been renovated as well, so they’re pretty up to date! When looking at pricing, we decided to look in mid-October of 2022 to get a gauge of what you would pay to stay here. The rate for a standard room came out to around $214 per night. Pop Century Rooms As for food at the hotel, you have the Everything Pop Shopping and Dining Food Court as well as Petals Pool Bar where you can get some drinks and snacks. There are 3 pools at Pop Century — the Hippy Dippy Pool, the Bowling Pool, and the Computer Pool. There is also a jogging trail, as well as regular campfire activities and movie nights under the stars! Hippy Dippy Pool A lot of these things are similar to the other Value resorts, so why is Pop Century the highest? Well, it does have access to the Skyliner, which is a big deal! There’s a station right at the hotel, so you can get to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT with ease. Art of Animation has access to the Skyliner too, BUT Pop Century is usually priced a little lower than Art of Animation, so that’s why we’re giving it the top spot! Also, you gotta love that theming — it’s super fun and appeals to a broader audience than some of these other resorts on the list. Click here to see our tour of Pop Century! 2. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Art of Animation is second on our list because it has a bunch of the same things going for it as Pop Century, but it’s usually a little more expensive! The theming here is allll about animation, so you can find some of your favorite Disney characters hanging around, as well as some artsy decor inside. Art of Animation The rooms at Art of Animation are a bit different than the other Value resorts because there are family suites here. The family suites are themed to movies like Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and Cars, and come with 1 queen bed, 1 table/pull-down double bed and 1 double sleeper sofa, sleeping 6 people. These are priced at more of the level of a Moderate resort since they’re bigger rooms. Family Suite at Art of Animation There are also standard rooms available and they’re themed to The Little Mermaid! If you like theming, you will definitely get a lot of it here. When looking at prices, a standard Little Mermaid room came out to around $247 per night during mid-October 2022. The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Food here is the same deal as Pop Century, there is a food court and a pool bar. There are 3 pools at Art of Animation — the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool, and the Flippin Fins Pool. There is also a jogging trail, campfire activities, and movies under the stars. Big Blue Pool So, with it being so similar to Pop Century, we had to place it lower for a few reasons. First, the Little Mermaid standard rooms are kind of far away from dining at the hotel, which can be a pain. And, as we mentioned, Art of Animation is usually more expensive than Pop Century, and it’s way more expensive than the other Value resorts. Even though it is pricier than the other Value resorts, its amenities, theming, and location still places it above them. Lobby And we need to point out that those family suites are a great advantage for larger groups of people who might have to stay in two rooms otherwise, or people who want more space. The theming is super fun if you’re into animated Disney movies! Plus, you have access to the Skyliner, which is incredibly convenient. Click here to see our tour of Art of Animation! 3. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Now, let’s talk about the All-Stars! Disney World has 3 All-Star resorts and they’re all very similar except when it comes to theming, so that’s a pretty big deciding factor in this ranking. All-Star Movies, as we’re sure you can guess, is themed to Disney movies! See your favorites like the pups from 101 Dalmatians, the toys from Toy Story, or even Mickey from Fantasia. Toy Story at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort All-Star Movies has standard rooms and preferred rooms (which just have a better view), but they have been more recently updated. They come with either 1 king bed, or 1 queen bed and 1 table/pull-down queen bed. When looking at pricing, a standard room came out to $199 per night for mid-October 2022. Remember, prices will vary based on date and length of stay. Bed and Murphy Bed Like the other Value resorts, there is a food court here and a pool bar. But, unlike Pop Century and Art of Animation, All-Star Movies only has 2 pools — the Fantasia Pool and the Duck Pond Pool. They also have a jogging trail and movies under the stars, but there are no campfire activities. Duck Pond Pool We’re ranking Movies as the highest All Star resort because of the theming! It has the best theming of the three All-Star resorts, really immersing you in the world of the movies. Another good thing about All Star Movies is that it’s smaller than Pop Century and Art of Animation, so it’s easier to get around, but this isn’t enough to push it higher on our list! Click here to tour All-Star Movies! 4. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort The next All-Star resort on our list is All-Star Music! This resort is themed to music (duh) and pays tribute to genres like country, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, calypso, and Broadway-style show tunes. There are HUGE music-inspired pieces of theming around the resort like a giant jukebox and a drum set. All Star Music The rooms here include both standard rooms and family suites. The standard rooms come with 1 queen bed and 1 queen pull-down bed, while the family suites have 1 queen bed and 2 queen pull-down beds. These rooms have also been updated and come to about $168 per night in mid-October 2022. Murphy Beds You have your standard food court and pool bar for food and drinks, and there are 2 pools here — the Calypso Pool and the Piano Pool. All-Star Music has movies under the stars, a jogging trail, AND campfire activities! Piano Pool at All-Star Music The theming here just isn’t as strong as the others above it on the list, but it is better than All-Star Sports, which is why we have it ranked right here on our list. The family suites also push it above All-Star Sports, and the rooms here are generally the same price as Sports. Click here to see our tour of All-Star Music! 5. Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Finally, we have All-Star Sports. We’re sorry, All-Star Sports! We have to place you last, and we’ll get to why in a moment. This resort is themed to various sports like football, basketball, baseball, surfing, and tennis. You can find what looks like a football field between buildings, so it’s definitely cool if you’re a REALLY big sports person. All-Star Sports Resort All Star Sports has standard rooms or rooms with a preferred view, and they both have 2 double beds. The theming in these rooms is kind of … meh. They’re not updated like the other resorts, and they just don’t have a lot going on. The pricing is the same as All-Star Music — about $168 per night for mid-October 2022. All-Star Sports Resort Again, the food here includes a food court and a pool bar, and there are 2 pools available — the Surfboard Bay Pool and the Grand Slam Pool. Like many of the other resorts, there are campfire activities, movies under the stars, and a jogging trail. Pool time So, why is All-Star Sports last? We think it has the weakest theming of all of the Value resorts. The rooms need an update, and if you don’t care about sports, you probably don’t want to look at a giant football helmet right outside of your window. It’s a lot! Another big factor is that All-Star Sports is usually where a lot of the big teams stay for things like cheerleading competitions or soccer tournaments, so it can be very busy and very loud. You can always check ahead of time to see if any events are going on that might make the hotel crowded! Click here to see our tour of All-Star Sports! Choosing a Disney World resort, even amongst the Value Resorts, depends on a lot of things – your budget, location preferences, availability, how many people are in your party, and even what kind of theming you want to experience. Everyone will like different resorts for different reasons, so no worries if you enjoy All-Star Sports more than Pop Century – go for it! You can also look at other reviews on places like Tripadvisor, where we saw that Pop Century and Art of Animation were tied at 4.5 out of 5 stars, and All-Star Resorts all had 4 out of 5 stars. And remember, if you’re someone who basically only uses your hotel room to sleep while at Disney World, these Value Resorts could be a great option for you, so you’re not spending the big bucks at a hotel you never even get to explore and fully enjoy! But, if you DO want to hang out at your hotel at the pool or restaurants, you might want to check into Disney World’s Moderate and Deluxe resorts. Our friends at Small World Vacations (which is a FREE service) can also help you find the right hotel for your family and your budget. Using a travel agent can really help take the stress and worry out of planning a Disney World vacation and Small World vacations can deal with all of the challenging details for you! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, news, and info! Click here to see the common mistakes to AVOID when booking your Disney World hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World Value hotel do you think is the best? Tell us in the comments! The post Ranking EVERY SINGLE Disney World Value Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On Tuesday, June 21, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET, Disney+ will stream “Harmonious Live!”, a special livestream performance of the EPCOT nighttime spectacular “Harmonious” from Walt Disney World on the Disney+ streaming platform in the U.S. and Canada to celebrate World Music Day.View the full article

You know the saying, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you?” Let’s tweak a couple words and apply them to a Disney World trip: “What you don’t know WILL BREAK you.” Aggressive? Yes. True? Also yes. Magic Kingdom Crowds So let’s FIX this BEFORE the carnage strikes and ruins your Orlando vacation. Check out our video below about if Disney World is a money pit! 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. Do you think Disney World is a money pit? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: Is Disney World a Money Pit? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is expensive, but it’s not usually $100,000-for-one-vacation expensive. ©Disney Here at DFB, we bring you all kinds of tips and budgeting tricks to help you save money on your upcoming Disney trip. We’ve got budget outlines, money-saving hacks, and details about the current deals and discounts. But Disney’s latest experience is not for the frugal-minded — it involves a private jet, around-the-world tour, and a $100,000 price tag. You in? Adventures by Disney is Disney’s center for world travel that extends beyond the theme parks. You can book guided tours all over the world, including to Japan, Alaska, Europe, and even Antarctica! These tours are essentially all-inclusive, with Disney Cast Member guides, planned experiences, accommodations and meals included, etc. ©Disney || Italy One of the newest Adventures by Disney experiences is called Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure. And you know that anything with “Disney” and “Private Jet” in the name is going to be awesome, but isn’t going to come cheap. ©Disney This tour is limited to “75 ultimate Disney fans” and “spans 24 days and covers 6 countries,” including all 12 Disney theme parks worldwide, “as well as 3 iconic landmarks: the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza, and Eiffel Tower.” ©Disney Guests will board a private jet (a VIP-configured Boeing 757) to travel to each location, where they’ll stay in “world-class accommodations,” including the Summit Skywalker Ranch, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Hotel New York – the Art of Marvel, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and more. Disney’s Grand Floridian lobby The tour lasts almost a full month, reaches a total of 9 locations around the world, and includes 68 meals throughout the experience. Guests are required to be at least 12 years old in order to go. ©Disney Some of the highlights of the trip include a Lucasfilm Campus Tour, a Junk Boat Cruise in Hong Kong, a Tokyo DisneySea Experience with Walt Disney Imagineering, and a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You can check out the full itinerary on the Adventures by Disney website. But before you become too invested in this experience, you may want to double-check that price tag… . ©Disney The tour costs $109,995 per person, whether adult or child. This is based on double occupancy, meaning most accommodations along the way are for 2 or more people (but each person is still required to pay the full amount). All we can say is WOAH. ©Disney If anyone’s got that kind of vacation money just lying around, please invite us on your next trip. We’d be happy to come along on your private jet experience! And can you imagine the Disney World trip you could plan with that kind of money?? We’ve done the math (because of course we have) and it would cost about $28,784 to live at the Grand Floridian Resort for 1 month. That means you could live in Disney World for almost 4 MONTHS for the price of 1 Private Jet experience! Want to live here for 4 months? But then you wouldn’t get to see all the Disney Parks around the world, the pyramids of Giza, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and all of those other places where the Adventures by Disney tour goes…but you wouldn’t be too far away from EPCOT, and World Showcase is kind of the same thing, right? Italy in World Showcase Whether you’re booking your private jet tour now, planning your 4-month stay in Disney World, or (like us) looking up the latest deals for a normal Disney vacation, we’re pretty sure you can’t go wrong! And just in case you are interested in the private jet tour of all the Disney parks around the world (again, please invite us), here are the details about booking: The only available tour is currently from July 9th, 2023, to August 1st, 2023 Booking opens on the following dates: June 20, 2022: Previous Adventures by Disney Guests who have traveled on 3 or more adventures June 22, 2022: All previous Adventures by Disney Guests June 24, 2022: Golden Oak Members June 28, 2022: General public Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news! Find out how you could save BIG on an Adventures by Disney experience 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. Which would be your dream vacation: the private jet tour or 4 months at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! 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The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is set to kick off on July 14th, 2022. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This year’s fest will run through November 19th, and we’ve already seen a look at the food booth lineup along with some other special events and sneak peeks about this year’s event! We like to think we know a thing or two about the culinary event (we have been going for YEARS, after all!) — so we thought we’d share our insider tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Whether you’ve been to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in years past or this is your very first time, each year is different — so these are our top tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 1. You can check out some pretty great live music! Disney announced that the Eat to the Beat Concert Series would be coming back to this year’s festival, and we even got to check out the Concert Series lineup. Featuring artists like the Baha Men, Joey Fatone & Friends, Air Supply, Hanson, and Boyz II Men — there’s something for just about everyone. America Gardens Theater during the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival There are quite a few dates that are listed as TBD on the Disney website, so chances are that more and more artists will be confirmed soon. The Eat to the Beat concerts take place on the America Gardens Theatre stage located on the World Showcase Lagoon and shows take place at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM. Garden Rocks Dining Package An even BETTER insider tip about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is to take advantage of the Dining Packages! Guests can enjoy either lunch or dinner at select EPCOT restaurants and then get reserved seating for the Eat to the Beat Concert that same day. Learn More About the Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Here 2. You can get limited-edition, festival-exclusive merchandise Sure, you might know all about what a serious Disney World merchandise haul looks like, but did you know that Disney releases exclusive merchandise just for the EPCOT Festivals?! We’ve seen entire collections and collaborations come out during past events. Food and Wine merchandise from 2021 Not to mention, the exclusivity doesn’t stop there. Disney has also released Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club exclusive festival merchandise in the past, and we’re hoping this year is no different. 3. You probably don’t NEED that table service reservation Although you absolutely still can make one if you’d like! What we’re trying to say is that depending on how much you plan on indulging at each of the festival booths throughout your visit, you might be too full to eat a full meal. Don’t worry about that dining reservation — unless you really want it! If you’re just looking for a break from the crowds and are looking for a quiet place to sit without committing to a large meal, consider one of the lounges found around EPCOT like Space 220 or the walk-up waitlist at Spice Road Table. 4. Rain or shine, the festival is ON! That is to say, if the weather is looking particularly dangerous or torrential, Disney may call an audible and decide to shut down certain booths for safety. But, Central Florida sees many, many, summertime showers that often don’t last for very long — so you should still be able to get your grub even in the rain (though you might get wet while waiting in line!). Rainy day in EPCOT One of our top tips is to pack a poncho, that way, you’re not stuck getting wet or stuck spending your festival food money on expensive Disney ponchos! We also recommend packing a small folding tray so you can hit up several booths at once without having your hands full. Check Out Our Ultimate Packing Guide for the Food and Wine Festival 5. Prepaid Disney gift cards can help you stay on budget If you’re ballin’ on a budget (we see you, we hear you!), consider deciding what you are able to spend before your festival visit and pre-loading Disney gift cards. They can be used at all the festival booths and other dining locations on Disney property and can be a great way to make sure you don’t fall off track. Princesses Gift Card In the past, we’ve even seen smaller gift cards that you can wear on your wrist — that was you don’t even have to dig out your wallet! 6. It’s possible to experience the festival in one day, but you might need some help The best tip we can give here is to prioritize which booths and eats are must-dos on your list and which you’d be alright missing out on. But even more than that, you might need just a bit of guidance when it comes to figuring out just what dishes can’t be missed! EPCOT festival booth spread That’s where we come in. We’re always at the fest on day one trying EVERYTHING out so you know what’s worth a visit and what you might want to skip. And don’t forget to check out the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, either. That’s your one-stop-shop for all the info you might need! Check Out the 2022 Food and Wine Festival Booths HERE 7. Break your trip up into half-day chunks. If you’re able to be flexible with your schedule during this Disney trip, you might want to consider breaking your Food and Wine eating tour into two or more days — but only for a few hours at a time. We recommend getting to the World Showcase right as the booths are opening at 11AM. World Showcase Lagoon That way, you can hit up popular booths and have more time to try additional foods since the majority of crowds typically don’t show up until later in the day. Plus, you won’t feel as pressured to get EVERYTHING done in one day! Click Here to See Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Heading to EPCOT for the Food and Wine Festival later this year, or any of the Disney World parks? Don’t forget that guests still need valid park pass reservations in addition to theme park admission! Curious about other EPCOT eats? Check out our EPCOT restaurants playlist below! We also have even more insider Food and Wine tips in our DFB Guide! Order it today for all of the need to know details! 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 What’s your favorite EPCOT festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This month on the planDisney Podcast, join our crew of super heroes as they come to you from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. After “saving the galaxy” several times, host, Amiyrah Martin, and panelists Mike J., Diana V., and Ana Paula R. give you the insights you need to know about this out of the world omni coaster. What’s an omni coaster? This podcast will answer that question and many more.View the full article

If you were just able to get “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” out of your head, then we’re sorry because reading this might put it right back. Anna and Elsa in Festival of Fantasy When it came out in 2013, Frozen was pretty much immediately a smash hit. It spawned multiple attractions (and merchandise collections) in the Disney theme parks, like ‘For the First Time in Forever’: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Frozen Ever After in EPCOT, an entire LAND in Disneyland Paris, and, of course, Frozen 2. If you’ve been dreaming of a potential third installation in the franchise, then Idina Menzel is here to give you some hope. In an interview with Shop Today, Menzel said she would be open to making a third movie, according to an article in People. Elsa Idina Menzel is the voice of Elsa, one of the main characters in the movies. Menzel said she wasn’t sure if one would happen, and that there’s nothing in the works (to her knowledge, at least!) yet, but that she would be open to the idea of reprising her role if the opportunity arose. ©Disney “Anytime I can be 80 and play a blonde animated girl who is, like, 15 — who has amazing arms, by the way, I love that about her,” she said. The original Frozen spawned a sequel, short films, and even a Broadway show. Until Disney announces a third movie, we’ll just have to make do with watching the movies over and over again and dreaming that a Frozen-themed land like the one coming to Disneyland Paris will one day make its way to the United States. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates! Click here to see why Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ has been banned in some countries! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you go see a third Frozen movie? Let us know in the comments! The post Idina Menzel Comments on 'Frozen 3' Potential first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is no perfect recipe for excelling in the culinary industry, but there is one ingredient that I’m willing to bet can get you where you want to go: Disney Aspire. I’m beyond excited to share that, today, The Walt Disney Company announced that my very own alma mater—Johnson & Wales University—is joining Disney Aspire. […]View the full article

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It’s Pride Month in the Disney Parks! Pride Mural in EPCOT! That means we’re seeing lots of new snacks to try and merchandise to check out! If you’re looking for all the ways you can celebrate this month in Disney World, don’t worry, you don’t have to track them all down yourself — we’ve already made a list! But over in Disneyland, you can find plenty of Pride snacks and collections as well. We’re heading in to try a new cupcake that’s here for the event! This Pride Cupcake was found at The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel for $5.99. It’s a chocolate cupcake with rainbow buttercream frosting. While the description may sound like your normal, everyday Disney cupcake (and well…it kinda is), it certainly won’t disappoint your tastebuds! Pride Cupcake at The Coffee House! Our reporter said this cupcake was moist with a rich chocolate taste in the cake, and the rainbow frosting was thick and added a great sweet flavor. Pride treat right near a pride heart! All in all, this cupcake won’t blow your mind, but if you’re a chocolate fan and love sweet treats, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed by it. And the REAL reason we think guests will want this cupcake is how it looks! The bright colors and cute little Mickey ears mean it’s great for photos! Look at that delicious chocolate cake! Looking for some other unique ways to celebrate Pride in the Disney way? Check out these phone wallpapers you can download for FREE, or hop on over to Disney Springs to see some of the offerings they’re cooking up. And if you decide to grab anything from Disney’s Pride collection, know that your money is going directly to helping LGBTQIA+ youth! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the exciting offerings coming to Disney this month. We just had a snack battle in Disney World and are telling YOU what’s worth your hard-earned money! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you grab this treat in Disneyland, or grab something else? Let us know what your go-to Disneyland sweet snack is below! The post REVIEW: The Real Reason You Get This Cupcake Won't Be to Eat It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What might be Disney’s biggest fan event of the year doesn’t even take place in a theme park! ©D23 That’s right, we’re talking about the 2022 D23 Expo! This annual event in Anaheim, California features exclusive events and guest panels, insider info and announcements on Disney projects, and even limited-edition merchandise. We’ve been keeping up with the updates regarding this year’s event, and Disney just announced that The Walt Disney Archives will return to the 2022 D23 Expo! The 2022 D23 Expo is taking place from September 9th to 11th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. We’ve already learned about the biggest presentations that members will be able to catch at the Expo, and now we’ve got a sneak peek at some items from The Walt Disney Archives that will be on display in an all-new exhibit! ©D23, The Walt Disney Archives D23 Expo guests will be able to experience Walt Disney Archives presents Step in Time, an exhibit curated to celebrate the history of The Walt Disney Company. According to Disney, “This chronological exhibition will showcase Walt Disney Archives historical assets like never before with immersive, themed environments from animated shorts, films, and film premieres, as well as television productions and Disney Parks favorites.” ©D23, The Walt Disney Archives Sounds like guests are in for quite the experience — the exhibit will be housed in a 12,000-square-foot space divided into nine “highly themed” areas. Visitors can experience what it’s like to captain the boat in Steamboat Willie or visit Flynn’s Arcade from TRON before heading out to see Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I Airplane! ©D23, The Walt Disney Archives Not only that, but the Walt Disney Archives Stage will be back this year, hosting over a dozen panels throughout the weekend, too! And, you can check out a look at the creation of Disney100: The Exhibition on Saturday, September 10th at 10AM — opening in February at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. D23 Expo Poster Several ticket tiers for the 2022 D23 Expo have already sold out, but there are still some tickets available — click here for more info! And keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news. Click Here to Read MORE About the 2022 D23 Expo Panels 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 heading to the D23 Expo later this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Guests Can See RARE Pieces from Disney’s History at the 2022 D23 Expo first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer is hitting Disney World, and you know what that means…HEAT. EPCOT What do you do when misting fans are sold out, shaded spots are crowded, and air-conditioned areas are full? You grab a cold drink, of course! And to make sure you’re sipping on the best options around the parks, we’re committed to trying all kinds of Disney drinks. Let’s check out a Pirate slushy now! We found the Desert Pear Lemonade Pirate Slushy over at Tortuga Tavern! It’s not a new item, but we wanted to see how it matches up to all the other cold drinks around Disney World. This drink is lemonade with pear flavoring, and it’s a great option for a hot summer day in Magic Kingdom! Desert Pear Slushy The portion size is pretty big, and it’s also extremely refreshing! We think the kiddos would love this one, mostly due to its bright pink color and sweet flavor. There really isn’t much to dislike about this drink, as it’s a solid, sweet way to cool down. Bright Pink! And rumor has it that this drink is the same as the Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade over at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival! Of course, we had to put this rumor to the test. While it’s similar to the festival’s drink, it’s definitely sweeter and doesn’t have the same strong floral notes. However, if you’re looking for an alternative to the Violet Lemonade, this is pretty close in terms of flavor! Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade And, if you’re looking for other frozen drinks, check out the list of our 10 favorite frozen drinks in Disney World! Or, if you’re looking for something new to snack, check out all of the new food at Disney World this summer. Mickey Cookie Waffle Sundae And we’ll continue to bring you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out How Supply Shortages May Impact Your Summer Trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried this drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Apparently Disney Pirates Drink Bright Pink Slushies (We're Not Judging) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow. I just had the best week. Last week, Walt Disney World welcomed more than 5,000 athletes and coaches and 125,000 spectators for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, and I was one of them. I got to meet some very special athletes with some very incredible talents. Of course, I wasn’t alone. An unforgettable […]View the full article

Listen, we’re not ashamed to admit that we’ve had crushes on Disney characters before. ©Disney And, how can you not? Disney makes their characters almost picture perfect. From Will Turner to Jessica Rabbit to Flynn Rider, many people (including us!) had childhood crushes on Disney characters, and we don’t blame them! Another fan favorite is definitely Robin Hood (yes, the fox), and now, a very famous actor wants his turn at portraying the legendary hero from Sherwood Forest. We recently were invited to attend a press conference for Pixar’s upcoming film, Lightyear, where we got to hear from some of the movie’s stars and creators, including Buzz Lightyear himself — Chris Evans! ©Pixar Chris Evans is swapping out his Captain America uniform for an animated Space Ranger suit to portray Buzz Lightyear as he goes on an adventure to another planet with his robot cat companion, Sox. ©Pixar We got to hear a LOT about the creation of the film, the story, the cast, and more, which you can read all about right here. But, we also got some insight from Chris Evans about which other Disney character he’d like to play! ©Mega When asked which Disney character he’d most like to play next, Evans said “I was always a really big fan of Robin Hood.” Chris Evans as Robin Hood?! We are HERE FOR IT. Oo-de-lally! ©Disney He went on to say that he always thought the character was “so cool” and then said “I don’t have that cool British accent, but I would love to give it a crack.” Yeah we would definitely love to see Captain America himself try out a British accent — maybe Peggy Carter can give him some tips? ©Marvel But for real, stealing from the rich to give to the poor totally seems like the next step for someone who just spent the better part of a decade playing the just and fair Steve Rogers. Disney, please make this happen! Hey There! If you want to see Chris Evans in a Disney movie sooner rather than later, you can catch Pixar’s Lightyear in theaters as early as June 16th! Tickets are available online right now. ©Pixar But, if you’re craving even MORE new Disney content, don’t worry — there is a LOT coming out this year. We have Thor: Love and Thunder coming up, a sequel to Hocus Pocus, and even a live-action remake of Pinocchio! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates! 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 Disney character would you like to see Chris Evans play next? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Disney/Pixar to attend their media event for Pixar’s ‘Lightyear.’ Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Chris Evans Wants to Play a Sexy Disney Fox first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot going on in EPCOT these days! EPCOT has been going through some big changes! With the recent opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, along with ongoing construction projects like Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana and the new CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall areas, EPCOT really is being transformed into seemingly a whole new park! While we still have a while before we’ll be able to experience many of these new projects, we’re heading to EPCOT today to see what’s new in food, construction, and merchandise! EPCOT Food Updates The Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge in EPCOT is now back to self-service for drinks and food items. You can serve yourself here again! Self-serve was previously unavailable in this location as a health & safety precaution. Learn more about the Disney Vacation Club here. EPCOT Construction Updates As far as construction updates go, progress is chugging along at Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. You can get a good view of this construction from the Monorail, and we recently saw that the rock work and structures are starting to pop up. Progress on Journey of Water — Inspired by ‘Moana’ There’s also a new mural over by Journey Into Imagination With Figment that celebrates Pride Month! It has the word “Love” with Mickey Mouse and a rainbow gradient. Pride Mural Outside of The Land pavilion and The Seas pavilion, the digital wait board that gives wait times for rides around the park has been updated and now has green sides. Its sides are green now! And finally, we noticed some work being done on the barges used in Harmonious, the fireworks show that takes place at EPCOT nightly. Construction on the barges Disney did not share details about any maintenance or changes to the barges, but it looks like Harmonious showtimes are continuing like normal. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop The Creations Shop was full of summer-y Stitch items when we were there recently. We saw this tie-dye Stitch hoodie… Stitch Sweatshirt …this Stitch can holder for $19.99… Stitch Can Holder …and this Stitch wooden organizer. The organizer is $39.99 and has previously been seen in Hollywood Studios. It’s a great way to pack your utensils for a summer picnic! Stitch Wooden Organizer We also spotted some EPCOT International Flower and Garden merch that was late to the party! We’ve seen these garden stakes online, but now they’re available at Creations. They cost $14.99 for six stakes. Garden Stakes The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Mad Tea Party collection has been spotted in various places around Disney World, but we recently found the Loungefly backpack in Creations for $85. Mad Tea Party Loungefly Backpack If you’re looking for an insanely colorful pair of biker shorts, look no further than these Watercolor Cinderella Castle Biker Shorts. They are white shorts with watercolor splotches that make Cinderella Castle. They are $36.99. Watercolor Biker Shorts We also saw a unique way to count down to your next Disney World trip (or any special event) with this Day Counter from the Be Happy Collection! It is $39.99 and has hanging numbers so you can count down the days until whatever you’re looking forward to! Day Countdown And finally from Creations, we spotted this Mickey Wall Hook. Mickey Wall Hook You can use it to hold your jacket (or maybe your latest pair of Minnie ears?). It is $19.99. Disney Traders At Disney Traders, we spotted several new Marvel items like this shirt inspired by Thor: Love and Thunder. It’s available for $29.99. ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Shirt We also saw this New Jersey Avengercon shirt. It is $36.99. Marvel Convention Shirt And if you’ve ever dreamed of being powerful enough to wield Mjolnir (Thor’s hammer) now’s your chance with this purse. Thor’s hammer purse The Mjolnir purse can be yours for $29.99. Art of Disney Art of Disney sells unique Disney-themed art (makes sense), and we recently spotted some new pieces! First up, we saw this Donald Duck art print for $39.99! It shows Donald, along with a few other iconic ducks like Daisy and Scrooge McDuck! Donald Duck Art Print We also saw this “Adventure Awaits” painting for $199 that shows Mickey and Pluto in Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Adventure Awaits painting It’s made to look like the Indiana Jones ride in Disneyland! Treasures of Xandar Treasures of Xandar is the gift shop for the new ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. It’s home to all sorts of cool merchandise, like this new Cosmic Rewind Vehicle Magnet. Cosmic Rewind Vehicle Magnet This magnet is $9.99 and pictures Rocket and Groot inside the Cosmic Rewind ride vehicle. Port of Entry At the Port of Entry, we spotted this America Chavez Bag. America Chavez Bag It is $39.99. SeaBase SeaBase is the store located inside The Seas pavilion, which is the pavilion that houses The Seas With Nemo & Friends, Turtle Talk With Crush, and huge aquariums! When we were there recently, we spotted this Dory shirt. Dory shirt It is yellow, has a picture of Dory on it with her iconic phrase “Just keep swimming!” You can grab it for $36.99. Mexico Pavilion Over at the Mexico pavilion, we spotted some new glassware. We spotted this pitcher for $34.99… Pitcher …the margarita glass for $19.99… Margarita glass …the shot glass for $9.99… Shot glass …and the rocks glass for $14.99. Rocks glass Each glass has the same design with a multi-colored Mickey in the middle, blue rim, and colorful flower patterns around the glass. Mitsukoshi Mitsukoshi is one of the stores located in the Japan pavilion. Inside this massive store, we spotted this Gudetama (the lazy egg) rubber coin purse for $19.95. Gudetama Coin Purse And for fans of Animal Crossing, we spotted this cute cup! Animal Crossing Cup The cup’s print features characters from the game and it has a green lid. It is $14.95. Northwest Mercantile There was a lot to see at Northwest Mercantile in the Canada pavilion! First up, we have the O’Canada Soapworks Hand and Body Lotion in the following fragrances: lavender, rose, honey, lemongrass, and rosemary, as well as an unscented version. Each bottle is $30. Lavender lotion There were also a lot of items available with the theme of The Great Outdoors! For example, we saw this magnet for $9.99… Canada Magnet …the cup for $39.99… Cup …this men’s t-shirt for $24.99… Great Outdoors Shirt …the Great Outdoors Backpack for $39.99… Great Outdoors Backpack …and the tie-dyed blue shirt for $24.99. Tie dyed blue shirt We also saw two vests: a white women’s-cut vest… Women’s Vest …and the gray men’s vest. Both vests are $64.99 and follow along with the “Great Outdoors” theme. Men’s vest We also saw this white sport jacket that has a similar logo to the vests on the front. This jacket is $59.99. White Sport Jacket This gray three quarter-zip jacket also has the same logo. It is $54.99. Three Quarter Zip If long sleeves aren’t your style (because let’s be honest, it’s Florida in June), we spotted this tank top for $24.99. Canada Tank Top And finally, we have this kid’s hoodie. The front has Mickey dressed as a lumberjack… Kid’s hoodie …and the back has both Mickey AND Pluto and says “Best Day Ever.” Canada kid’s hoodie back This jacket is available for $39.99. And that’s what’s new at EPCOT! As always, make sure to keep following DFB for the latest news from each of the Disney World parks! Click here for 8 Amazon Disney deals to get you through the work week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite thing to do in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Mysterious Construction on Harmonious Barges first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s one character that seems to be everywhere in Disney World these days! He’s so cute! Yep, it’s that little Orange Bird! He’s one of the main mascots of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, so we’ve seen him on lots of merchandise in the past few months (including his own pair of ears!). On top of that, you can find him in Disney Fab 50 statue form in Magic Kingdom, right near his home at Sunshine Tree Terrace. But today, we spotted a new Orange Bird Souvenir in a completely different location, and we just had to share! When we walked into Main Street Confectionery today, we spotted these Orange Bird Souvenir Cups stacked up against the wall…and boy are they cute! New souvenir cups! You can get one for $10.99 and have it filled with your beverage of choice — we chose lemonade. Each cup has an adorable Orange Bird print on the sides and comes with a straw and a lid that looks like, you guessed it, an orange! A new souvenir cup! It’s a pretty decent size for a cup, but we have to admit, it may not be the most practical thing to carry around the theme parks. It’s kind of bulky, and with that straw-and-lid combo, it’s certainly not leak-proof, so putting it in your backpack may not be the best plan. We NEED more Orange Bird merch. It’s definitely a fun souvenir, and it’s a great way to plus-up your drink experience, but it will likely just end up joining the ranks of the other souvenir cups sitting on top of our refrigerator at home. (Does anyone else have that collection?) If you’re looking for the perfect souvenir to bring home from your Disney World vacation, this might be the one if you’re a big Orange Bird fan. However, there are lots of other options out there if this isn’t for you — we’ve seen several new pairs of Minnie ears so far this year, as well as a bunch of 50th Anniversary merchandise. Click Here for All the 50th Anniversary Merch You Can Snag Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy this sipper? Tell us in the comments! The post Say Hello to the Next Disney World Souvenir That Will Live in Your Cabinets Forever first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney World vacation for later this year, you might have already bought your tickets, but there could be something you’re forgetting about. Hollywood Studios Park Pass Reservations! Yep, Disney World is still requiring Park Pass Reservations in addition to a ticket to get into the parks. Even if you don’t know which park you want to visit on a certain day in December of 2022, it’s a good idea to go ahead and make your reservations because they can fill up. You can switch them around later (depending on availability), but it’s better to have a reservation to a different park rather than no reservation at all! But, if you’re planning to visit Hollywood Studios this October, you might already be out of luck. Park Pass Reservations are already FULL for several days in mid-October 2022! October 10th-14th are completely booked for Hollywood Studios. Here’s a look at reservations for people with theme park tickets… ©Disney …and here’s a look at reservations for Disney World hotel guests. ©Disney It’s really odd, as nothing major is going on during these dates. At least, nothing major that’s been announced! Park Pass Reservation ARE still open for all Annual Passholders who aren’t blocked out of these dates. ©Disney Could it be just a glitch in the system? Maybe Disney forgot to add the same amount of reservations for Hollywood Studios on this day. This is also a common time for college fall breaks, but still, this seems odd so far in advance. Disney’s Hollywood Studios When we’ve seen reservations fill up in the past, there have been time when they get restocked. So, if you’re trying to make a reservation for one of these dates, keep looking to see if any park passes are added, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated as well! Disney’s Hollywood Studios If they don’t restock, our next suggestion would be to make a reservation for one of the other 3 parks and use a Park Hopper ticket to hop into Hollywood Studios after 2PM. If you hop from EPCOT, it’s really easy to get over to Hollywood Studios using the Skyliner! Skyliner at Hollywood Studios We’ll keep an eye on the situation and let you know if we find out a reason for the popularity. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to see the CHEAPEST days to visit Disney World in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World in October? Tell us in the comments! The post Something WEIRD is Happening in Disney World in October first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article