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Ciao, adventurers! If you haven’t heard yet, we recently announced our brand new 2023 Adventures by Disney itinerary for Sicily! Here’s a closer look at some of our favorite highlights that you would experience during the Sicily Land Adventure.View the full article

We might only be halfway through 2022, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to 2023! Animal Kingdom There is so much happening at Disney World, from new rides opening up to the 50th anniversary celebrations, so planning ahead for your next vacation is even more exciting. Luckily, Disney World just released their vacation packages and ticket prices through 2023, so let’s take a look at how next year’s prices compare to the prices in 2022. January In January of 2022, we saw Friday through Sunday prices range between $133-$145 for the most part, except for on New Year’s Day, which was at $150. Weekdays ranged between $117-$143, with 1 day being at $147. ©Disney In January of 2023, Fridays through Sundays range between $134-$149, with New Year’s Day being at $154. Weekdays range between $134-$144, with 1 day being at $154. ©Disney So, the range is starting at a higher price point in 2023 than in 2022. February In February of 2022, toward the end of the month, we saw Fridays through Sundays range from $139-$149, and weekdays be around $134 per day. ©Disney In February of 2023, prices from Friday through Sundays range from $140-$154, and weekdays range from $134-$150, with 1 day being at $154. ©Disney Those are some pretty big price increases! March As for March of 2022, Fridays through Sundays ranged from $139-$149 and weekdays ranged from $135-$144. ©Disney And, in March of 2023, Fridays through Sundays range from $149-$150, and weekdays range from $144-$149. ©Disney So, the ranges are starting higher in 2023 compared to 2022. April In April of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices ranged from $139-$149 and weekday prices ranged from $119-$147. ©Disney In April of 2023, Friday through Sunday prices range from $139-$150 and weekdays range from $139-$149. ©Disney These are pretty much the same except for the weekday starting range going up. May In May of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices ranged from $139-$149 and weekday prices ranged from $124-$139, except for Memorial Day, which was at $144. ©Disney In May of 2023, Friday through Sunday prices range from $145-$149 and weekday prices range from $139-$147, except for Memorial Day, which is at $150. ©Disney So, prices are going up for May 2023! June In June of 2022, Fridays through Sundays range from $129-$134 and weekdays range from $129-$134 as well, except for on June 27th, which is at $139. ©Disney And, in June of 2023, Fridays through Sundays will range in price from $139-$147 and weekdays will range from $134-$147. ©Disney So, there’s a slight increase in the ranges between now and June of 2023. July In July of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices range from $129-$140, while weekday prices range from $129-$139, with the exception of July 4th, which is at $140. ©Disney But, in July of 2023, Friday through Sunday prices range from $134-$149, and weekday prices range from $134-$150, with 4th of July being at $154 (the most expensive day of the month!). ©Disney So, prices will be increasing. August In August of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices range from $126-$144, and weekday prices range from $109-$139. ©Disney In August of 2023, prices pretty much stay the same. In fact, the range actually starts out lower than it does in 2022 and is just a little bit higher on a few other days. Friday through Sunday prices range from $109-$147, and weekday prices range from $109-$140. ©Disney It’s interesting to see that the price range is actually lower next year! September In September of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices range from $126-$144. Weekday prices are basically all at $109, except for 2 days that are at $126. ©Disney Then, in September of 2023, Friday through Sunday prices range from $134-$149 and weekday prices are consistently at $109, with 1 day at $129 and another day at $144. ©Disney So, it’s looking like September has remained mostly the same except for on weekends. October In October of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices range from $144-$154. Weekday prices are mostly between $139-$140, with one day at $149. Halloween is at $140 in 2022. ©Disney In October of 2023, Friday through Sunday prices are between $144-$154 again. Other weekday prices are between $140-$145, with one day at $154. Halloween in 2023 is at $143. ©Disney So, there is a slight increase in some prices in October, but not much. November In November of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices range between $149-$154 up until the week of Thanksgiving. Weekdays before and after the holiday week range between $134-$140. The week of Thanksgiving, the ticket prices are consistently at $159. ©Disney In November of 2023, Friday through Sunday prices before Thanksgiving range between $144-$150. Weekdays before and after the holiday week range from $140-$150. During the week of Thanksgiving, ticket prices are at $159 each day. ©Disney So, the days leading up to and after the holiday have increased from 2022 to 2023, but the holiday week remains the same price. December In December of 2022, Friday through Sunday prices range from $149-$159. Weekday prices are between $139-$147 up until before the week of Christmas. Then, during the week of Christmas, every day is at $159 through New Year’s Eve. ©Disney In December of 2023, we see a slight change. Fridays through Sundays range from $149-$159 still, but the weekdays leading up to the week of Christmas have increased, now being between the range of $149-$154. The week of Christmas is still at $159 through New Year’s Eve. ©Disney So, there you have it! That’s what ALL of the ticket prices look like in 2022 vs. 2023. We did see some price increases, but there were also a number of areas where the prices stayed pretty consistent. Remember, these prices are just for 1-day, 1-park-per-day tickets. Park hopping tickets, tickets with the Water Parks and Sports option, and multi-day tickets will have different pricing. You can book your 2023 tickets right now, so you can go ahead and start planning! Just remember that you still also need a Park Pass Reservation in order to go into the parks. So, once you buy your tickets, go ahead and reserve which parks you think you’ll want to visit. It’s good not to wait until the last minute for that because parks CAN get booked up, even if you have a ticket! EPCOT Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, info, and updates! Click here to learn more about how to book your 2023 Disney World vacation! 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 Disney World in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post Breaking Down Hidden PRICE INCREASES on 2023 Disney World Park Tickets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer of 2022 will feature new events and returning favorites at Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld Orlando. View the full article

If there’s one thing you can count on at Disney World in the summertime, it’s rain. Dark clouds over Cinderella Castle It will almost certainly rain at some point during the day in the summer. Even on days where it says there’s no chance of rain, we’ve been surprised by a quick shower. So, it’s good to be prepared with the essentials, especially on days like today, when there is severe weather in the forecast. A flood advisory is in effect in Brevard, Indian River, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola Counties in Florida until 7:15PM EDT today, according to News 6 WKMG. Disney World is located in both Orange and Osceola Counties, so be aware that the area is currently under this flood advisory. Flooding due to excessive rainfall is expected, particularly in low-lying and poor drainage areas, according to WESH. Rain in Disney World Disney can and has experienced flooding before when large amounts of rain have fallen. Back in March, we saw flooding in the streets of Hollywood Studios. Stormy Weather Also know that this weather advisory could cause things to close at Disney World like outdoor attractions, transportation like the Skyliner, and food locations like the booths at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival. Skyliner Not Operating Take shelter and try to stay dry! We’ll keep you updated on any further developments about the weather, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn the most EXTREME weather ever seen at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your rainy day essentials for Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Flood Advisory in Effect for Disney World Counties first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time to learn all about the backstory of our favorite Toy Story spaceman, Buzz Lightyear. ©Disney Lightyear is the newest Disney and Pixar movie coming to theaters on June 17th and you can already pre-order your tickets. In the meantime, you can stop by Disney Springs to try a NEW dessert inspired by Buzz Lightyear himself! Today we stopped by Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, where you can order the unique Dole Whip treats of your dreams! They even serve Dole Whip Flights. Swirls on the Water New at Swirls on the Water is the Buzz Lightyear Cone, which is made with purple cheesecake soft-serve served in a green cone with white chocolate Buzz wings for $5.49. So cute! This dessert will be available from now until June 30th. Buzz Lightyear Cone We had this cold treat on a hot day, which meant it was EXTRA refreshing. The cheesecake flavor was present but it wasn’t super strong, and the cone was your typical ice cream cone. The wings were average white chocolate, the kind that you’ll find in many Disney World desserts. It was melty One thing we want to note is that this treat melted almost immediately (which isn’t unexpected in Florida), but it also stained our hands purple! Like even after washing our hands and using wet wipes, our hands were still purple. If you’re a fan of Buzz Lightyear and cheesecake (a sentence we could never have predicted writing today), this would probably be a fun treat for you. If you’re not a cheesecake fan or you would prefer to not walk around Disney Springs with purple hands, you might want to skip it. Yum You can still visit Swirls on the Water to check out other unique flavors like the 50th Celebration Cone, made with Dole Whip lemon and cookie dough soft-serve! Yum! Make sure to stop by Disney Springs before June 30th to try the Buzz Lightyear Cone, and keep following DFB for more Disney snack news! The big Dole Whip LETDOWN you might experience 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. Would you try the Buzz Lightyear Cone? Tell us in the comments! The post We're Trying the NEW Buzz Lightyear Ice Cream Cone in Disney World 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When given the chance to be involved in the Special Olympics Unified Challenge, I couldn’t pass it up! The event teams up Special Olympics athletes, corporate employees and celebrities to compete in activities and bring awareness to unified sports. The unified sports program joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Being […]View the full article

The way movies have been released have changed over the past few years. Back in the day, movies came out only in theaters, then would be released on video or DVD after their theatrical run. That later shifted to movies also being released on demand or for rent online after they left theaters. AMC Movie Theater in Disney Springs But, in recent years, some movies have been coming out on streaming services at the same time as their theatrical releases, or not coming out in theaters at all and JUST being released online in places like Netflix or HBO Max. Disney has definitely taken part in this new practice, and it has caused some controversy. But soon, they might not have to choose between the two. Due to the global pandemic, a lot of movies did not release in theaters due to them being closed. Disney released several movies solely on Disney+, like Soul and Luca, but also released some of its features online on the same day they were released in theaters, like Black Widow. These kinds of movies usually cost an extra fee on top of your subscription in order to watch. ©Disney/Pixar This created some controversy and even lead to a lawsuit between Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson and Disney, with claims that the movie was supposed to get an exclusively theatrical release. Disney has been alternating releasing things only in theaters, only on streaming, or doing both in recent months, but things could change thanks to a new deal. ©Disney/Marvel Apple just closed a potentially game-changing deal to acquire an untitled Formula One racing movie starring Brad Pitt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The deal is that the movie will have an exclusive and global run in theaters for at least 30 days (and could go as high as 60 days) BEFORE heading to the Apple TV+ platform. So, you get the big movie release around the world, then about a month later, you can pay to watch it through Apple. ©Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP via Variety Apple has released movies in theaters before, but they weren’t giant, potentially blockbuster-level movies. The Hollywood Reporter says the theatrical component of the deal is structured so that Apple and the filmmakers would split earnings from the theatrical release 50-50. The creative team of the movie basically gets paid in three ways: their upfront fees, their buyout fees, and what they make at the theater. Do you like going to the movies or watching from home? Before this deal, people making movies had to typically choose between taking a buyout for the film or pushing for a theatrical release. But, this deal does both. After this deal is fulfilled, it could possibly be a model for future deals involving streamers like Disney+. This deal is made with the thought that both theatrical releases and streaming services are here to stay. ©Disney We have seen that people still want to go to the movies with big box office numbers from releases like Spider-Man: No Way Home, so the movie theaters are most certainly not dead. But, there are people who prefer to watch movies at home through streaming services, and this deal really aims to make everyone happy. ©Disney, Sony, Marvel However, this deal might not be applicable everywhere around the world. Disney just revealed that they will not release its upcoming animated feature Strange World in movie theaters in France due to the country’s new windowing rules, according to Deadline. ©IMDb France’s new windowing rules shortens the span between theatrical releases and their previous 36-month on-demand period, but Disney was not included in the agreement between TV channels, streamers, and the film industry. Right now, Disney’s movie releases in France are available to purchase 4 months after their debut. Then, they become available to Canal Plus after 6 months. At 17 months, films can go to Disney+ for 5 months. At the 22-month mark, they are removed from Disney+ and go to the free-to-air TV channels for an exclusive 14-month period before going back to Disney+ after 36 months (yeah, we know, it’s A LOT!). Movie Theater Screen A statement from Disney shared with Variety said: “‘Strange World’ will be available to all Disney+ subscribers in France, forgoing a French cinematic release. While we support French cinema – and have for decades – the new, cumbersome media chronology is anti-consumer, ignoring how behaviour has evolved over the last several years and putting us at increased risk for piracy. We will continue to make decisions on a film-by-film basis and according to each market’s unique conditions.” So, the format of this new Apple deal might not work for Disney when it comes to France, but that doesn’t mean that they couldn’t have similar deals and still just exclude certain countries from the global theatrical release. The movie is scheduled to release in the U.S. on November 23rd. ©Disney We’ll have to wait and see if Apple’s new deal will have any affect on other streaming services. Right now, Disney seems to be sticking to deciding how a movie is released on a case-by-case basis, depending on what the film is. But, if Apple’s deal is successful and other services start following suit, we could see Disney make it the standard. Cruella ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on everything Disney entertainment, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see which streaming service fans think is better: Disney+ or Netflix Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you prefer going to the movies or watching them from home? Tell us in the comments! The post A New Streaming Deal Could CHANGE How Disney Releases Movies 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. You know what’s better than buying one (or two…or three) Disney mugs? Buying them on SALE. We love a good Disney deal! Really, a discount on anything Disney is a win! We’re always on the lookout for more discounts and deals on Disney hotels, tickets, merchandise, and more, and now there’s a way to save BIG on Disney merchandise online! There’s a really good deal on shopDisney right now — but you have to act FAST. You can use code EXTRA15 to get 15% off select sale items on shopDisney for only two days total. That means you need to place your order on June 8th or 9th if you want to take advantage of this deal! In terms of sale items, there are some pretty great deals available right now! This Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey is $74.99 regular price and on sale for $49.98. If you use the code EXTRA15, you can get it for $42.48! That’s a savings of $32.51. ©shopDisney The back of this spirit jersey says “Mickey Mouse” across the back! Order the Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey here! This Weighted Lady Plush is also on sale! From the regular price of $29.99 to $22.98 on sale, you can snag Lady for $19.53 with the code EXTRA15. She’s so snuggly She weighs approximately 1.86 pounds and she can be used as a source of weighted comfort. Click here to shop for the Weighted Lady Plush! And if you want an accessory to match your spirit jersey, why not add this Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey Bucket Hat to your cart? ©Disney After the sale price and the EXTRA15 code, you can get the hat for $16.98. Regular price is $39.99, so that’s a big savings! Get the Mickey Tie-Dye Bucket Hat here! If the Disney items you want are not currently on sale, don’t forget to use other applicable shopDisney codes! If you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can use DRVCMember for 10% off select items (as long as you use your Disney Visa), and SHIPMAGIC lets you get free shipping on any orders over $75. You could grab a unique Disney mug that’s perfect for Father’s Day… ©shopDisney …or an EPIC Disney playset that would make the perfect birthday gift for any kiddo! ©Disney Don’t forget to use codes DRVCMember (if you qualify) or SHIPMAGIC! Click here to shop for unique Disney mugs and 13 Disney playsets! Remember, the code EXTRA15 can save you 15% off Disney sale items on June 8th and 9th, so it’s only available for a VERY limited time. Keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out 9 Disney gifts for the new dads in your life! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you take advantage of this sale? Tell us in the comments! The post The SECRET to Save Even MORE on Disney Sale Items Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As a Disneyland park tour guide, storytelling is part of J’Amy Pacheco’s DNA. So when she neared completion of her bachelor’s degree requirements through Disney Aspire, J’Amy asked her professor for permission to design her own elective that fused her passion for storytelling with its application at work. Even better, she built the independent-study class […]View the full article

It’s honestly REALLY hard to go wrong with a Disney World trip. Whether it’s your first trip or your 50th, this IS the Most Magical Place on Earth, after all! Main Street, U.S.A. That being said, there really are certain iconic, bucket list-worthy attractions and restaurants and snacks that FULLY exemplify that CLASSIC Disney experience, and you’d be missing out if you skipped ‘em! From quintessential snacks to unavoidable weather snafus, the classic Disney World experience comes down to a few key things, good OR bad! Cheshire Cat Tail We’re talking about the things that if you miss them, you’re quite frankly not getting the MOST authentic Disney World trip! Did you really go to Disney if you didn’t do THESE things?! Endure the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Line Consistently one of the longest lines in Disney World, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is as notorious as it is cute. But the mark of a Disney World vacation is the effect that the ride leaves on you… Wooohooo …we’re talking about a sunburn from the extended time waiting in line, and the fact that you now have the “Heigh Ho” song stuck in your head for rest of your vacation. Click Here to See the Disney World Wait Times During the Busiest Week of the Year Taste-Test ALL the Mickey-Shaped Snacks From pretzels and waffles to more underrated snacks like beignets, Mickey-shaped treats come in a VARIETY of flavors in Disney World! Naturally, then, you’d want to sample as much as possible! Mickey Beignets The classic Disney snack conundrum, though, is how impossible it will be to pick your favorite. From the cinnamon rolls to the various waffle flavors and toppings, there are simply too many tasty options to pick! Click Here for the Secret Disney World Snack Hack We’ve NEVER Told ANYONE! Wait Four Hours For…Cookies Nowadays, one of the longest lines in all of Disney World isn’t even for a ride, nor is it even in one of the parks. No, the longest line is for cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Eternal Flame Cookie Obvi, most people say the cookies are AMAZING, as is everything else the geniuses at Gideon’s bake up, so the CRAZY long line is totally worth it to some (don’t worry, you can join a virtual wait list), and you’d be missing out on some of the best sweets in Disney if you don’t! Do You Know the Secret to Get Gideon’s Cookies WITHOUT the Wait? Indulge in Some Sass With a Storm Trooper Many character interactions in Disney World are sweet and charming and lovely, from Goofy to Belle to Mickey and Minnie themselves! But in Galaxy’s Edge, one particular set of characters is decidedly less sweet, and a little more, shall we saw, snarky? Eek! We speak, of course, of the Storm Troopers, who routinely make appearances in the park and get sassy with passersby. It’s a bit of silly fun, and always worth a good giggle. Despite how awkward you might feel having a Storm Trooper point at you and call you out in a crowd, it’s a fun schtick. We’re Answering EVERY SINGLE Question About Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser — Click Here! Try Your Best For an Impossible Restaurant Reservation Many Disney World snacks are easy to get (your Mickey pretzels, spring rolls, cupcakes, etc.), but certain dining experiences are a tad trickier — or a LOT trickier! Royalty Only, Please It’s a rite of passage, then, to try your hardest to get into one of Disney’s MOST difficult restaurants, like Cinderella’s Royal Table or Be Our Guest or Space 220, only to fail laughably. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. 9 Disney World Restaurants That Are NOT Worth Your Time, According To Our Readers! Rope Drop Magic Kingdom OR Stay Until the Fireworks As the original and most iconic Disney World park, and the one currently at the heart of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, traditions run strong at Magic Kingdom. And some of said must-do traditions are rope dropping the park first thing in the morning or staying until the closing fireworks show! The best view is actually a bit further down Main Street, U.S.A. Of course, if you’re REALLY feeling ambitious, you can try to do both — and then promptly book a foot massage, out of sheer necessity and desperation, for the next day. Click Here to See 30 Hidden Secrets in Magic Kingdom Experience Technical Difficulties on The Haunted Mansion Issues on rides are a COMMON occurrence in Disney World, causing temporary closures or pauses with guests on board. And few rides exemplify this hilarious habit quite like The Haunted Mansion. The Haunted Mansion As anyone who’s ridden this Magic Kingdom mainstay once or twice can attest, playful spooks LOVE to interrupt the ride, to the point where it’s practically impossible to do it nowadays without experiencing a few seconds of downtime at least once per ride! RELEASE DATE Announced for Disney’s NEW Haunted Mansion Movie Get Caught in a Downpour Despite the fact that Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State, it’s safe to expect that you WILL get wet in Disney World — and not just from Splash Mountain! Rainy day in Magic Kingdom Getting caught in a random afternoon downpour is practically an unavoidable pastime around these parts. And don’t worry, considering Florida’s wonky weather, you’ll probably dry off immediately under the scorching sun. 8 Things You’ll Regret Not Having With You When It Rains In Disney World — Click Here Do Character Dining One of the most special ways to dine in Disney World is with characters! And we’re not just talking about snacking on an ice cream bar in the presence of Donald Duck. No, we’re talking about Character Dining. Dining at Chef Mickey’s The most memorable way to experience this is at a classic Disney World restaurant like Chef Mickey’s, where Mickey and friends make the rounds during brunch, dressed in their best chef attire! The meal will last a few minutes, but the memories will last a lifetime. Ranking all the Disney World Mickey Mouse Character Meals from Best to Don’t Bother Debate The Great Movie Ride vs. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway As the centerpiece attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had BIG shoes to fill when it replaced The Great Movie Ride — and not everyone was thrilled about it. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway So the next time you ride the new iteration, you’ll probably find yourself having an internal debate about whether you’re yearning for the nostalgia of yesteryear, or you’re too obsessed and impressed with this new ride! Join the club. Beware of These 5 Disney World Changes — Click Here Weep Tears of Joy on Flight of Passage Even for people who have never seen Avatar, the marquis attraction in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora section is an awe-inspiring, emotional powerhouse of an attraction that you can’t help but LOVE. Flight of Passage Queue To fully immerse yourself in the modern day Disney World experience, you too need to board a digital banshee and weep tears of joy from the technological innovations of this WILD experience. Explaining Disney World NOW to Someone Who Hasn’t Been in Decades Weep Tears of Joy From Fried Chicken Disney Springs is home to some of the BEST restaurants in Disney World, with certain dishes that are simply life-changing. Chief among these dishes is the fried chicken at Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith. Thigh High Chicken Biscuits No matter how many Mickey-shaped snacks you consume, you haven’t gotten the full essence of Disney’s AMAZING food until you’ve chowed down on the golden-brown perfection of Homecomin’s finger-licking fried chicken! If You Like Homecomin’, You Might Also Like Grand Floridian Cafe in Disney World Get Dole Whipped Did we save the BEST for last? Maybe! In terms of the most ICONIC Disney World snacks, you’d be hard-pressed to find something more essential than Dole Whip, that delicious, creamy pineapple treat best served at Magic Kingdom’s Aloha Isle. Legendary We’d be willing to go out on a limb and say that, should you not find time to sample this chilly treat, you haven’t really done Disney properly at all. And we’re afraid we must INSIST that you return to the park immediately to rectify this mistake! Dole Whip from Aloha Isle Between requisite snacks, and equally requisite — and/or unavoidable — experiences, this is the making for the TRUE Disney World experience! 15 NON-NEGOTIABLE Disney World Snacks 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 the ONE must-do thing or must-eat snack on your Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 13 Disney World Rites of Passage first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex raises price of tickets, annual passes, offers new two-day pass. View the full article

Have you ever had a job where you got to work with your best friend every day? What about a job where you got to work with your best friend AND make magic? Meet Patty and Brian – Disney couple and merchandise cast members at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Patty and Brian have been married for […]View the full article

Carnival Cruise Line has been slowly eking out details of the six different themed sections coming to Carnival Celebration when it debuts in Miami this fall, and on Wednesday revealed the name of its final zone: The Gateway. 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’ve seen a TON of new Marvel content recently, from TV shows like Loki to movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home. Loki billboard in Disney World And, we are totally HERE for it because we can’t get enough of all this new content! But, what might be just as exciting is that with all of the new content we also get a ton of new MERCH like ears, shirts, bags, and more. And, Disney is about to release some new items for Thor: Love and Thunder! Check out this NEW The Mighty Thor Ear Headband from shopDisney! It’s giving a whole new look to Mickey ears, and we’re not sure how we feel about them. ©Disney And, there is also a special edition Jane Foster action figure coming soon. She’s in her full Mighty Thor gear! ©Disney Both of these items will be available on shopDisney on June 10th, so mark your calendars. We usually see new merchandise drop on the site in the wee hours of the morning, so you might have to get up early to snag these! Thor: Love and Thunder is the 4th film in the Thor film series and will be released on July 8th, 2022. It stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Natalie Portman is back as Jane Foster. The film is also directed by Taika Waititi, who directed Thor: Ragnarok. We’ve already seen a trailer for the movie, and it looks like a great time! ©Marvel Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to see the TRAILER for Thor: Love and Thunder Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new merch items? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Avengers Mickey Ears Are…WOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Super Hero mega fans assemble… Ms. Marvel is here! Looking to celebrate the series’ release? You can find some stellar experiences at Disney California Adventure park and awesome Ms. Marvel gear at both parks in the U.S. and on shopDisney. View the full article

“Halloween” (the film) will be theme for house at Halloween Horror Nights (the Universal event) in 2022 View the full article

Summer is the perfect season to spend quality time together on the water, and there’s no better time to get outside than National Fishing & Boating Week. This national celebration runs June 4 through June 12 and highlights not only the importance of conserving our waterways and practicing safe fishing and boating, but also the fun and relaxing activities that come with it. And thanks to our friends at Take Me Fishing, you and your family can enjoy unique fishing adventures right here at Walt Disney World Resort!View the full article

Disney Genie+ is the new way to skip the lines in Disney World. For $15 per person per day, you can skip the standby line and head straight onto certain attractions in the parks. To really get your money’s worth from the system, we recommend doing some research before your trip to learn the ins and outs of Genie+. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane We’re in Disney World parks every day, so we’ve done all kinds of research and experiments with Genie+. From our experiences, we’ve learned a LOT about the program, including some rules that guests need to follow in order to really take advantage of Genie+. Now, Disney has made a few of those rules official! One of the most important (and potentially confusing) rules with Genie+ is the 120-minute rule. This rule has to do with WHEN you can make Genie+ Lightning Lane selections. Once you’ve purchased Genie+, you can make these selections throughout the day. They’re like reservations to skip the line at the attractions you choose. Lightning Lane entry Remember that if you buy Genie+ for your day, you can start making Lightning Lane selections at 7AM. Each person in your group can only make these selections one at a time. Lightning Lane So, everyone in your group can choose one ride (where they’ll skip the line) at 7AM. Once you’ve made a selection, you can make your next Lightning Lane selection when: You have used the first one you booked; Your first return time window has ended (if you miss it); or 120 minutes have passed since you booked your last one (or 120 minutes after park opening, depending on the situation). That 3rd option is the 120-minute rule. Essentially, you can book another Lightning Lane 2 hours (120 minutes) after reserving a previous one if the return time for the first Lightning Lane is more than 2 hours away. Tower of Terror Lightning Lane For example, let’s say that at 9AM you booked a Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane with a return time of 2PM. You don’t have to wait until 2PM to make another Lightning Lane reservation. Instead, 2 hours after you made that reservation, you can make another one! So at 11AM, you can choose another attraction (and you’ll still have the 2PM Haunted Mansion reservation). Lightning Lane Sign If you booked your first Lightning Lane at 7AM, though, the 2 hours don’t start until park opening time. (So if you book one at 7AM but the park opens at 9AM, you can book the next one at 11AM — 2 hours after park opening time.) Still confused? Learn all about the 120-minute rule here! Previously, this rule was sort of unofficial — it was definitely true, but Disney didn’t officially state that it was the rule. But now, Disney has updated their Genie+ website to include several rules that guests need to follow with the new skip-the-line system, and one of the rules they included was this 120-minute one! Splash Mountain Lightning Lane Specifically, Disney’s website now says the following about the 120-minute rule: “Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selections can only be made one at a time. You must redeem an existing Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selection or wait 2 hours—whichever comes first—before making another Lightning Lane entrance selection through Disney Genie+ service. Please note: the 2-hour wait to make another selection begins when the park opens, even if you made your first booking at 7:00 AM.” Winnie the Pooh now has a Lightning Lane! In addition to that rule, Disney also included the following: “Make sure you have valid admission and a theme park reservation to the same park on the same day.” “All attractions and experiences are subject to availability.” “Guests may be able to purchase Disney Genie+ service the day of their park visit and make their first Lightning Lane selections at 7:00 AM.” (Note that guests can purchase Genie+ for each day beginning at midnight, but they cannot make Lightning Lane selections until 7AM.) While none of the rules that Disney added are new (these have always been true with Disney Genie+), now they are clearly written on Disney’s website. Mad Tea Party Lightning Lane If you want to learn more about Genie+, we’ve got plenty of guides and how-tos for you to use! Check out some of those here: Disney Genie and Genie+: EVERYTHING You Need to Know The Big Disney Genie+ Rule that Everyone Gets Wrong The Rides to Book FIRST With Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride in Disney World Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ How Many Rides Can You Get On Per Day With Genie+ in Disney World? We Dig In. And stay tuned with DFB, because we’ll let you know about any future changes or new tips to help you make the most of Genie+ during your vacation! Click here for our full guide to Disney Genie+. All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What confuses you most about Disney Genie+? Send us your questions in the comments! The post Disney’s Confusing 120-Minute Genie+ Rule Is Now OFFICIAL first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so although the new Star Wars hotel at Disney World, the Galactic Starcruiser, is an incredibly immersive and fun experience, we admit we had to pick our jaws up from the ground when we heard about the pricing. Dinner and a show aboard the Galactic Starcruiser So we’re looking at the price for 2 guests per cabin on the Galactic Starcruiser. That price is a whopping $4,809 for the whole voyage — which is just two nights. And don’t get us wrong — you get a lot for that hefty price tag, but we can’t help but think what else we could spend our money on at Disney World that would equal that. 1. Eat at Disney World’s Most Expensive Restaurants Imagine the amount of gourmet food you could eat with nearly $5,000! You could dine at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa every night of your trip (when it reopens, that is!), or switch it up, and pick some of Disney World’s other top-notch restaurants (and there are so many). Chef’s Table Champagne Toast at Victoria & Albert’s You could even eat at every single table service restaurant at EPCOT’s World Showcase, and possibly still have money left over. And that’s including buying alcoholic beverages with each meal. The Most Expensive Things in Disney World (That Are Still Worth Doing) 2. Rent A Convertible Forget relying on Disney transportation, you could rent the nicest car available for the entirety of your trip. How about a convertible? Think about it — you could just put the top down and drive yourself and your family all over Disney World, and still not have to worry about paying for parking. Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Or if you prefer someone else to drive you everywhere, just order up an Uber or Lyft and you’ll still have enough left over to tip your drivers very well. Read THIS Before You Rent a Car in Orlando 3. Stay at the Four Seasons Sure, staying on Disney World property is nice, and with that kind of money, you could easily book a deluxe hotel and not even blink at the price. But why not stay somewhere even swankier? With that kind of $$$, we’d stay at the Four Seasons Orlando, Gaylord Palms, or Waldorf Astoria and LIVE IT UP. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World A stay here runs around $1,000 and up per night, but that still leaves you plenty of money for fancy food, cocktails and park tickets. How Do Disney World Hotel Prices Compare to Off-Property Resorts? 4. Stay at Disney World A LOT Longer Likewise, you could book a room at a value resort and stay at Disney World for almost a month! Or book a moderate and stay several weeks, or book a deluxe and tag on a few extra nights than you would normally stay. You could stay here for almost a month! More time at Disney World vs. two nights in a Star Wars-themed hotel? It’s almost a no-brainer! 12,000 Fans Rank EVERY Moderate Resort in Disney World 5. Book the Most Ridiculously Expensive Rooms at Disney World Or you could plus-up your experience and book some of the most awesome and expensive rooms at Disney World, like The Polynesian Villa Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Hotel, which start at around $2,000 per night. But these rooms can sleep eight people, include private plunge pools, and have amazing views. Bora Bora Bungalows Or you could go for something more rustic like the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Those start at around $1,000 per night, so you could spend around four nights there if you wanted. And there are so many other awesome rooms you could choose! The Secret Way to Stay in Select Disney World Hotels for LESS 6. Go to Disney World AND Go On A Disney Cruise If you’ve been wanting to go on a Disney Cruise but decided on Disney World instead — why not do both? With the kind of money you would spend on the Star Wars Hotel, you could easily do both and have a nice two week or longer vacation. How much fun would that be? Go on a Disney Cruise AND to Disney World! And you can book the entire trip through Disney for a vacation that’s as headache-free as possible. Just a Dozen MORE Reasons Why You’ll Want to Sail on the New Disney Wish Cruise Ship 7. Buy 1/10th of the Swarovski Crystal Cinderella Castle We’ve all seen the Arribas Bros. Swarovski Crystal Cinderella Castle at Disney World. And we’ve all drooled over it multiple times. We’ve also nearly passed out thinking about the price tag because that baby is $40,000. Well, you could use your Star Wars Hotel funds to buy a tenth of it (or maybe make a down payment on it)? Cinderella Castle at Crystal Arts Can you imagine having that beauty in your home? We’re sure, if you’re like us, you’ve already imagined it. PHOTOS: One of the Most Unexpected Souvenirs You Can Find in Disney World 8. Take Your ENTIRE Family to a Disney World After Hours Event You could take your entire extended family to a Disney World After Hours event for the price of the Disney World Star Wars Hotel. We’re not just talking about mom and dad and the kids, we’re talking about mom, dad, the kids, the cousins, the grandparents, the aunts, the uncles, and everyone else who wants to tag along. Halloween at Magic Kingdom Well, technically — we did the math. If you went to the most expensive Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you could bring 24 family members with you for that price. Here’s the Full List of Prices and Dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 9. Fill Your Closets With Disney Clothes and Accessories You could start a huge collection of Disney spirit jerseys (you could buy 60!), The Dress Shop dresses (you could buy at least 35), or Loungefly bags (you could get around 70-80) and have a HUGE Disney wardrobe! Think about how many Loungeflys you could buy… Or if you collect pins or Disney collectible keys …well, you might need to build a new room or two onto your house to store them all! But you could collect Disney souvenirs to your heart’s desire! 5 Unexpected Places to Find Disney World’s Most Popular Merchandise 10. Take Fireworks Cruises Have you ever wanted to do one of those fun fireworks cruises at Disney World? You can book a fireworks cruise on a 25-foot boat at Disney World starting at just $399. Each boat seats up to 10 guests and includes select snacks AND drinks. Spectacular fireworks views So doing the math, you could book 12 fireworks cruises for you and your family and friends! NEWS: Fireworks Cruises are Back in Disney World! 11. Fly First Class to Disney World Start your trip with luxury by booking first-class flights for you and your family to Disney World! Why sit in coach if you’ve got Star Wars Hotel kind of money, are we right? Fly first class! If you’ve got the cash, live it up! 25 Items You NEED in Disney World — Click Here! 12. Take a Cruise on the Disney Wish Just think, for the price of a 2-night stay at the Star Wars Hotel, you could go on a REAL cruise on the Disney Wish. And there’s even an amazing experience on the ship for Star Wars fans — the Hyperspace Lounge. Plus if you’re into Marvel, Disney Wish has an incredible interactive dining experience for that, too. Hyperspace Lounge And here’s the kicker — you can get four nights on the Disney Wish for the same price as 2 nights on the Galactic Starcruiser (which is a simulated cruise). FIRST LOOK at the View From Hyperspace Lounge Coming to the Disney Wish! 13. Get 20 Lightsabers from Savi’s Workshop Another fun Star Wars activity you can do is treat yourself and 20 of your closest family and friends (or just yourself — we won’t judge) to 20 lightsabers from Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World. ©Disney That’s right — you can have that interactive experience 21 times if you wanted and have your very own collection of unique lightsabers. PHOTOS: 3 Popular Lightsabers Return to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! 14. Take A Disney VIP Tour Skip the lines and get an up-close and personal visit to Disney World with a VIP tour. The Disney tour guides cost $425 to $850 per hour, with a minimum of 7 hours. But you get to walk onto all the rides you want during the tour, including Rise of the Resistance! Taste of Magic Kingdom VIP Food Tour Lanyard While the VIP tour (which includes up to 10 people) would cost more during the most expensive seasons, as long as rates are $680 per hour or less, you could treat your family and friends to this premium experience in the parks for the cost of the Galactic Starcruiser. Learn All About Walt Disney World Private VIP Tours 15. Become a DVC Member You could become a DVC Member for a year for the price of a stay at Galactic Starcruiser. DVC Membership starts at $436 per month (depending on the resort you choose as your home resort), and just think of all the fun Disney trips you can take with your deluxe accommodations included. ©Disney Vacation Club Being a DVC Member comes with other perks, too — discounted tickets to events, shopping discounts, dining discounts, member lounges, special activities, and more. PHOTOS: Take a Look Inside the NEW DVC Tower Coming to Disneyland Hotel So, if you’ve been looking at the price tag of the Star Wars Hotel and wondering what you could do with that kind of money, we hope we’ve given you some cool ideas (and again, this really is all in good fun). We get that hardcore Star Wars fans are still going to want that two-night experience, and for them, $4,800 could be worth it. For many others, though, we can dream about the other things we could do at Disney World, too. Click Here for Our Star Wars Hotel Q&A Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) at Breakfast on the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think? Will you be staying at the Star Wars hotel? If not, what would you spend that money on at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 15 Things You Could Do at Disney World For the Price of the Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Which Magic Kingdom rides will BLOW YOU AWAY… and which ones will leave you going, “Hold up, I waited an hour for THIS?” Check out our official (and COMPLETELY HONEST) rankings of ALL the Magic Kingdom rides, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below on Ranking EVERY SINGLE Ride in Magic Kingdom 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! Watch our latest video and tell us in the comments: What ride in Magic Kingdom ranks #1 for you? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post DFB Video: Ranking EVERY SINGLE Ride in Magic Kingdom 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. Hey all you Disney mug collectors, you’re going to want to check this one out! Mugs in EPCOT’s Creations Shop! We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest mugs in and around the parks so that we can add a little bit of Disney to our morning (or afternoon) cup of Joe. And, whether you want to document your travels to Batuu, be reminded of iconic Disney characters, or you just need something else to do the talking, there are A LOT of Disney mugs to choose from. But, the picking isn’t getting easier, so we’re just helping you sort through them all and SAVE! Before we dive into all the irresistible cups (seriously, what is it about Disney mugs that pulls at our wallet strings?!) — we’re setting you up for some savings — something that you can’t even get in Disney World — BUT, you’re going to have to hustle. Right now you can use code “EXTRA15” at checkout to get 15% off EVERYTHING on shopDisney! This deal is ONLY good June 8th and 9th, 2022. We’ve already equipped you for Father’s Day with our ultimate gift guide, but if you still haven’t placed your order (or you just want something extra special for the dad in your life), you can check out the Goofy Dad Mug. ©Disney This green mug features Goofy next to the phrase “Dad Jokes Served Fresh Daily.” This mug holds 18 oz of whatever Dad’s favorite drink is, and costs $14.99. Buy the Goofy Dad Mug here! Have you been excited seeing reports that The Mandalorian will be getting a fourth season? Well, we’ve got the perfect cup to pair all that excitement with — the Grogu Stainless Steel Mug by Corkcicle. Look at those EARS! ©Disney This cup keeps your drink cold for nine hours or hot for three hours, has a shatter-proof Tritan plastic lid, and is triple insulated. It holds 16 oz and costs $44.99. Grab the Grogu Stainless Steel Mug by Corkcicle here! Have you been able to make it to Disney World to celebrate the 50th Anniversary in person? Either way, there’s plenty of merchandise to find online to bring the celebration into your home like this Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Logo Starbucks Mug. ©Disney This mug has the Starbucks logo on one side and the 5oth Anniversary logo on the other. Grab it today for $24.99. Buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Logo Starbucks Mug here! For some people it’s Disney movies, others it’s Disney Parks, but, sometimes it’s all about the Disney CATS! And, if you’re ready to proudly proclaim yourself as a Cat Lady, check out the Disney Cats Mug for $14.99. ©Disney This blue mug features the words “Cat Lady” in white font and has Disney cats like Figaro, Lucifer, Cheshire Cat, Dinah, Sgt. Tibbs, Duchess, Marie, Toulouse, Berlioz, Felicia, Oliver, Yzma, Mittens, White Kitten, and Mochi (WOW that’s a lot of cats!). Buy the Disney Cats Mug here! Are you a fan of Disney’s Turning Red? The new movie was the talk of the town when it was first released and along with all the new merchandise inspired by the film was recently released, you can also snag the Turning Red Mug. ©Disney This red mug features Mei in her red panda form. It holds 31 oz of the drink of your choosing and costs $19.99. Grab the Turning Red Mug here! How about we take a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood together? This Winnie the Pooh Mug and Honey Dipper Set is $19.99 and features Pooh inside a tree with a pot of honey. ©Disney This mug holds 25 oz and has a matching wood honey dipper that fits in the handle. Buy the Winnie the Pooh Mug and Honey Dipper Set here! There you have it — a full list of Disney mugs that are begging to be added to your shelf! Remember to use the discount code EXTRA15 for 15% off at shopDisney.com on June 8th and 9th ONLY — happy mug shopping! And, if you’re looking for even more unique Disney merchandise that you’ll use every day, check out our full list of Minnie Ears, 50th Anniversary merchandise, and Starbucks cups you can buy online right now! And as always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news! You can save on MORE Disney merchandise too — check out 12 EPIC Disney Playsets To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer 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 mug is your favorite? Let us know below! The post The Most Unique Disney Mugs Available Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

All of this puts me in the perfect mood to share the photo opportunities inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana” that are offered by Disney PhotoPass Service around Walt Disney World Resort. I know the way to take these photos – check out all of the details below.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. Do you know what some people find to be the scariest, yet most rewarding thing in the world to be? Becoming a parent! ©Disney While it’s possible to plan a Disney vacation (especially with our help) and decide what restaurants you want to make advanced dining reservations for, which hotel is best for your family to stay at, or what transportation you want to take to and from the airport now that Magical Express is gone (RIP, we miss you), planning our every moment of your child’s life just isn’t possible. And there’s no ultimate guide for how to be a parent either! With Father’s Day right around the corner, if you’ve got a new Dad in your life, check out these gift ideas to make them feel even more appreciated on their special day. We’re aware Christmas isn’t any time extremely soon, but that hasn’t stopped us from seeing new ornaments in the parks! So why not give Dad a gift that he can already picture where it’ll go during the holiday season? ©shopDisney This Mickey Mouse ”Best Disney Dad” Figural Ornament is $22.99 on shopDisney and features Mickey Mouse next to a big trophy that says “Best Disney Dad!” If your Dad wants to keep it around all year, it’s freestanding, so it could sit on a desk as well! Grab the Mickey Mouse ”Best Disney Dad” Ornament here! LOTS of Dads are Star Wars fans, so even though the franchise features one of the not so great Dads in Disney history (yes, Darth Vader, we’re talking about you), the new Dad in your life may love this Darth Vader Father of the Year Two-Tone Coffee Mug! ©shopDisney An 11 oz mug is $16.95, and you can customize it to your liking, and choose from 10 different colors! If you think Dad needs more room for coffee, you can choose the 15 oz mug for $19.95. AND if you think Dad wants a different style, this design also comes in 5 other options for various prices. Cleaning is easy as it’s dishwasher safe, and you could even make your Dad a celebratory mug cake in it as a part of the gift, as it is microwave safe too! Get the Darth Vader Father of the Year Coffee Mug here! Maybe Dad is a fan of cooking or baking! Sticking with the Star Wars Darth Vader theme we have here, check out the Darth Vader Father of the Year Apron for $22.95! ©shopDisney Featuring the same design as the mug above, this apron can also be customized! It comes in three colors; khaki, yellow, and white, and is machine washable. Gift this to Dad, and watch the culinary masterpieces begin (or maybe fires if Dad isn’t super experienced yet…keeping a fire extinguisher nearby may be a great idea)! Buy the Darth Vader Father of the Year Long Apron here! If the new Dad is a big Magic Kingdom or Dapper Dan fan, then check out the Disney Parks Dapper Dans Loungefly Baseball Cap! ©shopDisney This adjustable hat is $34.99 and features the Dapper Dans in their Funko POP forms alongside some of Magic Kingdom’s most known attractions, some Mickey balloons, and other fun Disney items. Each piece is unique, so Dad will have a hat that’s unlike anyone else’s! Grab the Dapper Dans Loungefly Baseball Cap here! Let’s head back into the kitchen for a moment with the Stitch Cutting Board for $39.99! ©shopDisney This uber-cute cutting board features Stitch holding a coconut in front of a relaxing hut with surfboards and palm trees. The board itself is made of bamboo and the handles are simulated leather. This board is not dishwasher safe, so it’ll need to carefully be washed by hand! Grab the Stitch Cutting Board here! If Dad is a fan of trips and retro Star Wars merchandise, then he’ll love using the Star Wars Beverage Caddy with Bottle Opener on all his adventures! ©shopDisney This $64.99 caddy comes with space for 6 drinks to be placed inside, or you can remove the divider and Dad can put in whatever he’d like! The attached bottle opener is on a retractable cord and has its own designated pocket on the side of the bag! Snag this Star Wars Beverage Caddy with Bottle Opener here! Maybe this new Dad has to return to work soon or has special events he needs to attend. Who wants boring cufflinks when you can have Star Wars cufflinks?! ©shopDisney These Millennium Falcon Blueprint Cufflinks are $65.99 and will add some extra Disney flair to any dress shirt. The cufflinks are made of Rhodium plated base metal and feature enamel detailing. The round swivel backing features the Alliance Starbird symbol, and the set of two cufflinks comes in a Star Wars gift box. Buy the Millennium Falcon Blueprint Cufflinks here! Sometimes new Dads are up all night with their little ones and really need a caffeine boost in the morning. But THEN the coffee gets cold and you may not have time to make another pot. Introducing the Disney Mickey Mouse Mug Warmer for $22.07! ©Amazon This warmer keeps hot drinks and soup warm and the illuminated Mickey power light will let you know when it’s on. Not only do you get the warmer, but it also includes a 10 oz Mickey Mouse mug to match! Get the Disney Mickey Mouse Mug Warmer here! Maybe Dad has a job that needs to keep drinks hot or cold for a long time on the go. Maybe the perfect gift would be the Mickey Mouse Stainless Steel Canteen by Corkcicle for $39.99! ©shopDisney This Corkcicle can keep drinks cold for up to 25 hours, and drinks hot for 12! It’s triple insulated and has a stay-put silicone bottom to keep it from slipping. This cup is not microwave or dishwasher safe, so wash it by hand to keep it at its best! Get the Mickey Mouse Stainless Steel Canteen by Corkcicle here! There you are! 9 Father’s Day ideas for the new Dad in your life. But if you’re still looking for more ideas, be sure to check out our all-inclusive lists of other Disney merchandise. Does Dad love Corkcicles, but maybe not Star Wars ones? Check out our list of all the Disney Corkcicles we’ve seen, or check out all the Disney Tervis Tumblers we’ve come across! Perhaps this new Dad wants to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary but won’t be able to make it to the parks anytime soon. Then grab him a gift from our list of ALL the 5oth Anniversary merchandise you can get online. Mickey on some Starbucks 5oth Anniversary merch! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the updates on Disney merchandise you can use as gifts for any occasion! Check out the ULTIMATE guide to Disney Father’s Day gifts 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 gift do you think is perfect for the new Dad in your life? Let us know below! The post 9 Disney Gifts For The New Dads In Your Life! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s an unfortunate truth that wait times at Disney World can be LONG. Especially for the most popular attractions, guests will sometimes wait multiple hours before they get to ride. If you’d rather skip those long lines and head straight onto the rides, you can do that — for a price, of course. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane Disney replaced FastPass+ with the new Disney Genie+ back in October of 2021. With the new system, guests can pay $15 per person per day to skip the lines at certain attractions. Since that time, we’ve seen several changes to the program. Now, another BIG change is coming to Genie+, and it goes into effect TODAY. Beginning today, June 8th, you can no longer buy Disney Genie+ in advance of your trip. Previously, you could buy Genie+ in advance as a ticket add-on, as long as you applied it to every day of your trip. But starting today, you can only buy Genie+ on the day of your visit. Lightning Lane at Tower of Terror Now, if you want to buy Genie+ for one or all of your Disney World days, you’ll need to go on the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit and purchase it — one day at a time. Even if you want it for every day of your trip, you’ll need to buy it individually for each day. Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall Genie+ becomes available each day starting at midnight, and we recommend buying it before 7AM, which is when you can start making Lightning Lane selections (choosing which rides you want to skip the line). Be ready to start making those Lightning Lane reservations right at 7AM for the best chance of getting the rides you want! Lightning Lane at Kilimanjaro Safaris If you previously purchased Genie+ in advance for an upcoming trip, it is still applied to your tickets for that trip. You just won’t be able to buy Genie+ in advance anymore, starting today. Also, note that Disney has only announced this change for Disney World — there’s no news yet on if or when it will also apply to Disneyland Resort. Lightning Lane Entrance To really take advantage of Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride, it’s best to do some research ahead of time! We’ve got all kinds of guides and how-to posts, so take a look at a few of these before your visit: Disney Genie and Genie+: EVERYTHING You Need to Know The Rides to Book FIRST With Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride in Disney World Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ How Many Rides Can You Get On Per Day With Genie+ in Disney World? We Dig In. We’ll be here to let you know about any future changes and new tips that can help make your Disney World vacation even better, so stay tuned! Click here for our full guide to Disney Genie+. All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you used Genie+ in Disney World? Let us know what you thought in the comments. The post How You Buy Genie+ In Disney World Has CHANGED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know about you, but we get pretty excited for new Disney movies! ©Disney And, we’ve gotten SO many new movies from Disney lately — from Encanto to Turning Red to Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers. Right now, we’re really looking forward to the newest Pixar movie to debut this month, Lightyear! And, Disney World is celebrating the movie with a NEW snack! A NEW dessert is now in Disney World in honor of Pixar’s Lightyear! Over at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, you can find the Lightyear Cone from now until June 30th. This is a purple cheesecake soft-serve with a green cone and some Buzz Lightyear wings attached! Okay, how fun does that look?! We’re so excited to see this space ranger get his own dessert! It’s a great way to pass the time before the movie actually premieres on June 17th. Lightyear is coming soon! Lightyear tells the origin story of astronaut Buzz Lightyear and is about him getting stranded on another planet 4.2 million lightyears from Earth alongside his robot cat companion, Sox. ©Disney If you’re looking for some other treats that are out of this world and maybe can’t make it over to Disney Springs today, check out things like the sundaes or floats over at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodie’s in Magic Kingdom! We’ll be heading to Disney Springs to try out this new dessert, so stay tuned for our full review on this fun new treat! Click here to see how to get TICKETS to Lightyear 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. Would you try this new sweet treat? Tell us in the comments! The post A BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Ice Cream Cone is Now in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article