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So you’re going to Disney World? First, CONGRATULATIONS! Chef Mickey at Chef Mickey’s! And hopefully, that means, we’ve helped you with all the planning work, including figuring out your budget, buying your tickets, booking your hotel, and making those park pass reservations. And of course, you’ve figured out your dining and made your advance dining reservations, too! But what happens if you get to Disney World and, for some reason, end up not making it to your dining reservation? What happens then? If You Know You Need To Cancel, Do So In Advance If you know in advance that you’re not going to be able to make it to a dining reservation, you can either choose to modify it or cancel it (and we’ve outlined exactly how to do that here). Inside Cinderella’s Royal Table Each restaurant has its own cancellation policy, and most do not charge a fee if you cancel within a certain time period (for example, many restaurants require a 24-hour notice). Be sure to check the restaurant’s page on the Disney World website to see what its cancellation policy is. Here Are the Easiest Ways to Modify or Cancel a Disney World Dining Reservation What Happens If You’re Running Late? But what happens if you plan on making your dining reservation, but you’re running late? If you’re only going to be a little late, it’s totally okay — Disney will hold the reservation for up to 15 minutes after your scheduled time. BUT…if they haven’t heard from you by then, your table will go to someone else. Pizza at Via Napoli If you know you’ll be running late, call Disney Dining at 407-WDW-Dine and follow the prompt for same-day dining. Let them know you’re running a little behind, and they will try to accommodate you. Running late to Be Our Guest? Let Disney know! Note that you MAY be accommodated if you just show up late without calling, and a Cast Member can give you a good time when you might be seated, if possible. But it does depend on how booked up the restaurant is. So it’s always best to give Disney a call and let them know what’s going on. Am I Dining WRONG at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World? If You Outright Miss A Reservation And Don’t Contact Disney If you just miss the reservation and don’t contact Disney, you will be charged a “No Show” fee. This fee is charged PER PERSON and depends on the restaurant. Although some restaurants charge $10 per person for the no-show fee, others charge much more. Miss a reservation? It’ll cost you! For example, if you skip out on a dining reservation at Victoria & Albert’s (when it’s open) at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you could pay $75 per person. Here’s How To Cancel A Disney World Hotel Reservation Tips For Not Missing A Dining Reservation Of course, the best way to not miss a dining reservation is to…well…not miss it. And we’ve got some tips that could help you! First, be sure to keep track of all your reservations — you can view them easily in the My Disney Experience app. Double-check the times and put them in your calendar with reminders so that you can’t forget. Booking Dining Reservations on My Disney Experience Also, plan to arrive early. That means you need to give yourself PLENTY of time for transportation to the restaurant, whether that means you need to set out early on foot to walk or whether you need to drive or use Disney transportation to get there. Our best rule of thumb is to leave WAY earlier than you think you need to. This is especially true if you’re taking Disney transportation because you never know how long you’ll have to wait for a bus, Skyliner, monorail, or boat. Taking a bus to your restaurant? Give yourself PLENTY of time to get there! As we previously mentioned, if you KNOW you’re going to have to miss a reservation at least 24 hours in advance, be sure to sign into the Disney website or My Disney Experience app to either change that reservation to a better time or cancel it. You’ll avoid a lot of problems that way, and it’s a super easy thing to do! ULTIMATE GUIDE To Disney World Transportation! So now you know what happens if you can’t make a Disney World dining reservation, and we hope that leaves you better prepared to deal with any issue that arises that may cause you to miss one. We’ll continue to offer you all kinds of tips to make your Disney World trip as magical as possible, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever missed a Disney dining reservation? 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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. Minnie and Mickey ears — we know ’em, we love ’em, we can’t get enough of ’em! FUZZY EARS And, it’s a good thing, because Disney keeps making more and more and MORE ears for us to check out. Seriously, they release new ears SO frequently, it’s hard to keep up! Orange Bird ears, limoncello ears, princess ears, Space Mountain ears, fuzzy ears, sparkly ears — we could go on and on. And, luckily, you don’t always have to go to the theme parks to grab the latest pair, because some get released online! In fact, 3 NEW pairs of ears just dropped over on shopDisney. First up, we have these pretty blue Minnie Mouse Sequin Ear Headband in Aqua! Look at those rhinestones on the bow. ©Disney You can get these online for $29.99. Click here to get the Minnie Mouse Sequin Ears in Aqua! Next up are some ears from Pixar’s upcoming movie Lightyear! These ears don’t feature Buzz, but they DO show a colorful Sox the (robotic) cat. ©Disney These ears are also $29.99. Click here to get the Lightyear ears! Finally, we have an actual headband that wraps around with a strap. These Minnie Mouse Gold Sequin Ears are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World! ©Disney This ear headband is $29.99. Click here to get the Minnie Mouse Gold Sequin ears with a strap! Go grab these ears before they’re gone! We’ll be sure to look out for them in the parks as well and let you know where they are. But, in the meantime, if you’re looking for even MORE ears, check out ALL of the ears Disney World has released so far this year! Can you EVER have enough? Or, if you’re big foodies like us, you can even just check out ALL of the food-themed Mickey and Minnie ears we’ve seen at Disney World and Disneyland. What an interesting concept Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the $300 (!!) Mickey ears Disney recently released! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these 3 pairs of ears is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Released 3 NEW Pairs of Minnie Ears Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We are all about the food here at DFB, and nothing goes better with food than a yummy cocktail and some awesome atmosphere. Disney World has bars and lounges in many of the resorts, at some of the theme parks, and definitely at Disney Springs, and it can be a difficult decision to pick a place to get your drink on. So what are the best bars and lounges at Walt Disney World? Kinda spooky, right?! You will find no shortage of places to meet friends before dinner or to grab an evening cocktail at Walt Disney World, but some of the bars and lounges are just a bit more memorable — even after an E-ticket evening of imbibing. We’ve tried ALL the places at Walt Disney World where you can score a delicious drink and amazing appetizers, and these are the places we think are the top bars and lounges at Walt Disney World. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Jungle Cruise fans will remember Trader Sam from his days as the “head salesman” in the jungle, but you gotta love his side hustle. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto brings to light Sam’s devotion to drinks, his mad love for mixology. Tucked into a back corner of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this lounge is a little crazy and a lot of fun. And if you’re looking for some kid-free time, you’ll find it here after 8PM. Hippopotomai-Tai at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Well worth the visit, the list of luscious libations is enough of a selling point to entice you to join in the fun. There is limited seating, and it can be tough to get in (although we have a few tips up our sleeve), but the Grotto has been using a virtual line so that you can go grab a Dole Whip while you wait. Trader Sam’s also serves up some awesome apps with those delicious drinks, and don’t leave empty-handed — order your drink in a souvenir glass when they are available. We do love us some Trader Sam’s Tiki Mugs — come see this beauty! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar The one piece of Disney World advice you want to take when you get here is this — look up. The detail in the decor is astounding at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. As the story goes, Indiana Jones’ long-trusted pilot discovered this waterfront gem while hunting for the Fountain of Youth in Florida. Although Jock’s air tours have long since ceased, the sky’s the limit when it comes to creative decor, incredible fun, and some truly boozy brilliance. Feeding Frenzy at Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar Ranking among the list of must-try locations in Disney Springs, the tapas-style menu and creative cocktails draw you in like an expert air traffic controller bringing in planes. Jock’s has become known for holiday specialties, so you want to look for seasonal menu items and festive decor. The Snakebite Sliders answer the “Why’d it have to be snakes?” question, and washed down with something from the secret drinks menu, you’ll never want to leave! We have some Disney Springs must-dos for you right HERE! Nomad Lounge When your travels take you to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, wander on over towards Pandora — The World of Avatar, and just before you get there, you’ll find the wonderful oasis that is the Nomad Lounge. After journeying through Africa and Asia and parts unknown, settle into this travel-themed lounge for a Green Shimmering Margarita and a Togarashi-spiced Tuna Nomad Bowl. Nomad Lounge This is one of the most popular spots to beat the heat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but increase your chances of snagging a seat by getting there when they open. The menu has some real standouts, but you can’t go wrong with the Tiffin’s Bread Service. Go next level with your knowledge of Disney’s Animal Kingdom La Cava del Tequila You’ll notice that we take ALL of the opportunities to talk about La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT, but we promise, it’s with good reason. Boasting a lineup of over 200 Tequilas, this small but mighty location will entice even the most critical cocktail connoisseur with a collection of creatively magnificent margaritas. El Diablo Margarita at La Cava del Tequila This place can get packed — it has seating for only about 30 people – but don’t be afraid to belly up to the bar and grab your drink to take with you. If you want to linger a bit longer, though, try to avoid popping in for a nightcap on your way out of EPCOT or in the midst of a rainstorm. The crowd can be elbow to elbow then, so try to go earlier in the day. Check out our review of the Connections Cafe in EPCOT Oga’s Cantina You may be detecting a pattern with our addition of Disney’s Hollywood Studios‘ Oga’s Cantina to the list of our favorite bars and lounges. We love to be immersed in the atmosphere and plied with clever cocktails, and you’ll find both at Oga’s. The drinks transport you right to Batuu — yes, we know, it’s not “really real,” but you will feel like it is. Try the Fuzzy Tauntaun, and see what all the buzz is about, or opt for a non-alcoholic Blue Bantha, which is the famous blue milk topped with a yummy cookie. Can you spy the foam behind the bar? There’s a unique feature at Oga’s that you won’t find at most of the bars and lounges at Walt Disney World. Oga’s takes Advanced Dining Reservations. They aren’t required, but this is the hottest spot in the Galaxy, so we definitely recommend that you try to line one up. You won’t want to miss some of the out-of-this-world snacks and drink options when you are visiting Disney Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. See what other sips we’re sweet on at Oga’s Cantina Territory Lounge Warm wood, cozy seating, and soft lighting aren’t the only highlights of the Territory Lounge And while a lot of the top bars and lounges on our list get there based on elaborate theming or unique drinks, Territory Lounge is a standout when it comes to lounge eats. The warm and cozy Territory Lounge You know how we love a good cheese option on a menu, and Territory Lounge offers up a Chardonnay fondue, a slightly boozy, super creamy snack option that comes served with practically perfect pretzel bread. The menu varies seasonally, so you are likely to find a seasonal soup, plus there’s always a charcuterie and a mouth-watering dessert. You’ll find this lounge tucked behind the great fireplace at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge the right resort for you? Find out HERE. Crew’s Cup Lounge I know, we just talked about how we love us some elaborate theming at the lounges, so how did the Crew’s Cup Lounge make the cut? This favorite, located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, is just a cozy little lounge, but the menu features some of the most amazing food from the adjacent Yachtsman Steak House. If it’s a full-on prime rib dinner you’re looking for, you’ve found it here. Crew’s Cup Lounge Even when there isn’t a full dinner menu, you can still enjoy bar snacks like truffle fries, and the bar menu features all of your classic lounge favorites like scotch and cognac, plus an extensive wine list and some local draft beer. Have you overlooked THIS Walt Disney World steakhouse? Enchanted Rose Lounge A lounge based on a love story? Awwww, yes, please! Set in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, The Enchanted Rose Lounge serves up sips and snacks in a space reminiscent of that tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. And because this is the Grand Floridian, you won’t find pub grub here. The menu takes your average bar food and makes it both elegant and enticing. Enchanted Rose Lounge The cocktail menu features the timeless classics well made, like an Old Fashioned, but the food really shines here. With options like Crab Macaroni and Cheese, Artisanal Cheese Selection, and the famous Truffle Fries , you won’t even miss the Grey Stuff — the whole menu is delicious. See the complete list of restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar If Italian wine is your jam, EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion has a real hidden gem for you. Tutto Gusto has a wine list of over 200 Italian wines, and to accompany your wine selection, there is a menu of Italian favorites that are truly delizioso. You may have to hunt a bit to find Tutto Gusto, but look for the red Wine Cellar awning at the back of the Italy Pavilion. Tutto Gusto You can enjoy a full meal here in the small, 96-seat dining room. Food at Tutto Gusto features Italian flavors such as Petto di Pollo, comfort food made with a creamy, cheesy sauce over pasta with grilled chicken. A light and fresh Caprese salad really hits the spot on a hot day. Truly memorable is the wine flight, so don’t miss that if you go! Click here to see the big way 5 EPCOT lounges have changed Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge The Hollywood Brown Derby is a perennial favorite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but just in case you haven’t been able to score a table, the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is the perfect backup plan. The highlight at this outdoor lounge is the famous Cobb Salad, a beautiful plate of finely chopped goodness topped with your choice of chicken, shrimp, or lobster. Just walk right up, ask for a table, and it can be yours! Brown Derby Lounge Martini Flight The lounge features seasonal specialty cocktails, martini and margarita flights, and a full complement of wine and beer. One thing that is not always on the menu here that would throw it over the top in terms of favorite lounges is the grapefruit cake, but ask your server if it’s possible to get it when you’re there. We’ve got the recipe! Make the Brown Derby’s grapefruit cake at home! Scat Cat’s Club You’re in Walt Disney World, but you’re in New Orleans. How’s that for some Disney magic? Scat Cat’s Club is a soulful, jazz-filled, joy of a lounge located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter. The club will take you right to the heart of Bourbon Street, with live jazz music playing several nights a week (usually Thursday through Monday), and NOLA famous cocktails like the Southern Hurricane and the Sazerac. Scat Cat’s Club Come here for the music and the drinks, but stay for the food. The menu is loaded with southern specialties like Bayou Wings, an Oyster Beignet Po’Boy, and the boozed-up Baton Rouge Beignets. We are excited to see what’s in store when this resort — and hopefully this lounge — is back up and running. Where did your favorite Disney moderate resort rank in our poll? Geyser Point Bar and Grill Not quite a pool bar, Geyser Point Bar and Grill is just near the main pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest setting of the resort, the open-air bar has both a table service lounge and a walk-up quick service counter. The menu has excellent options for the foodie in the family, with crispy salmon croquettes and a bison burger being stars of show. Charcuterie Board Drinks here take on the Pacific Northwest theme of the resort, including a Northwest Iced Tea (think Long Island Iced Tea) and some native beers. But one of the real draws of this bar is the location. The Wilderness Lodge is already beautiful, but with the waterfront views offered at this location, and the fireplace to warm up to on a cool evening, it’s easy to see why this ranks among our favorite spots. There are Mickey-shaped WHAT at this Wilderness Lodge restaurant? Banana Cabana Lounge It can be a bit of an undertaking to make your way to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort if you aren’t staying there, but Banana Cabana Lounge may just make it worth a trip. Caribbean flavors abound at this outside, waterfront lounge, and you can sample a Jamaican Frozen Runner and a Caribbean Mai Tai if luscious libations are what you’re after. Banana Cabana at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort The real Caribbean flavors, though, are in the food. Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding will almost make you forget the ‘Ohana bread pudding (the recipe was created by a chef from ‘Ohana, so it’s not like you’re cheating or anything if you love this one just as much). There’s jerk chicken and a bright, fresh Sebastian’s Salad with Grilled Shrimp, so put yourself on island time and stay awhile. Is this All You Can Eat meal worth the trek? Three Bridges Bar and Grill Create your own Sangria. Need I go any further? Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is the home of Sangria University where an actual sangria sommelier will educate you on sangria. Guys, you can get a SANGRIA DIPLOMA. Okay, we may be a little too excited, but what an incredibly unique experience, and one of the big reasons Three Bridges makes our favorites list. A Pretty Drink with a Pretty View The bar has a bright, tropical feel with some comfy seating options, and the eats here are pretty darned delicious. The shareables, like the house-made guacamole and the roasted corn dip, are crowd pleasers; and the entrees like the poke bowls and the steak frites pack a flavorful punch (just ask for the fries on the side if you go for the steak frites to avoid losing some of the crispness of the fries). Check out the Sangria Flight at Three Bridges Bar and Grill California Grill Lounge There is a huge plus to the California Grill Lounge. You get the same amazing fireworks view. All this greatness is yours for the taking — without having to first secure a reservation at the California Grill. California Grill Lounge – watch the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from here! The lounge is first come, first served, and as you can imagine, people tend to try to get a table around fireworks time. A great tip is to go earlier in the evening to avoid the fireworks rush, because as long as you return with your receipt, you can still access the observation area to watch the fireworks. Click here to see the latest new menu items coming to California Grill! Tambu Lounge What could be better than listening to Polynesian music while sipping a fruity tropical drink out of a pineapple? Doing it at the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Although the food menu is a little bit limited right now, there is no limit to the tropical goodness the Tambu Lounge can get into a glass with a little rum and some ice. The Lapu Lapu, served in a whole pineapple, is a treat right off the beach in Hawaii, with dark rum and tropical fruit. You can almost feel the beach breeze. Tambu Lounge Even more tastes of the tropics can be found in the Hawaiian Mule or the Polynesian Mai Tai, but if you’re looking for a bite, you’re in luck. You can share the Kaikane ‘s Barbecue Ribs since they give you a decently sized portion. And ask your server if you can get the ‘Ohana style bread pudding. They may be able to get it for you after 5 PM. Check out the big expansion planned for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! It feels like we’ve just touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the top bars and lounges at Walt Disney World, and that’s probably because we have. There are options for guests hoping to find a party atmosphere, with crazy antics and out-of-this-world drinks; and there are just as many options for guests looking for a calmer, quieter cocktail with some old-school personality. Take some time to explore our favorites, then enjoy finding a few of your own. 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 some of your favorite Walt Disney World bars and lounges, and why are they your favorites? Tell us in the comments!The post Top 16 Bars and Lounges at Walt Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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There are so many ways to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Magic Kingdom You can grab a 50th Anniversary-inspired treat, watch a show that began in honor of the celebration, or take advantage of the overwhelming amount of merchandise that’s arrived in the parks to celebrate the special occasion. And speaking of merchandise, a new 50th Anniversary Backpack just popped up in Disney World…and it looks awfully familiar. When Disney first released the 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection, the bags flew off the shelves — after all, just look at that pattern featuring all of the park icons and characters! Tote Bag So imagine our surprise (and excitement), when we came across the new 50th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom! Doesn’t it look a bit similar? Perhaps it’s only a faint resemblance, but we definitely noticed the similarities in style — the bag has the same royal blue color, and includes embroidery of the 50th Anniversary logo, and Disney World Resort icons and landmarks, like the Tower of Terror, Space Mountain, Mickey Mouse, the Monorail, and more! Backpack The bag also has a front compartment and main compartment, as well as two carry handles on top! You can get it for $85. Price Tag So, if you loved the Dooney & Bourke pattern but didn’t want to shell out the cost for the designer bag, head to Magic Kingdom and pick this backpack up! And, we’ll continue to keep you updated on the newest releases and updates around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which 50th Anniversary-themed item is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There's Something Familiar About Disney World's New 50th Anniversary Backpack... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week was not exactly great for two Disney World rides. The Monorail in EPCOT From the mystery of a missing sandwich to some big Magic Kingdom showtime changes, this week was full of unexpected surprises in Disney World! Let’s jump right into it. Problems with the PeopleMover One day this week in Magic Kingdom we stopped by our favorite Tomorrowland ride, the PeopleMover, and we found that the ride was unexpectedly closed. A Cast Member informed us that the PeopleMover was having technical difficulties and that it would likely remain closed for the remainder of the day. It was closed! We’ve seen multiple evacuations of the PeopleMover over the last few months and it’s not completely unusual for it to close unexpectedly. We recommend riding it first thing in the morning if you’re hoping to avoid an evacuation situation, and keep checking the My Disney Experience app for any notice of temporary closures! Why out favorite Tomorrowland ride keeps betraying us in Disney World. BIG Showtime Changes in Magic Kingdom Several shows are getting showtime changes in Magic Kingdom, including the fireworks! Disney Enchantment is getting a time change from 9:20PM to 9PM, beginning on August 8th. Enchantment at the Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire is also getting showtime changes, with showtimes moving to 12:50PM, 2PM, 4PM, 5:35PM and 7PM as of June 5th. Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire The Dapper Dans, your favorite singing quartet, will be performing at 9:05AM, 9:55AM, 10:35AM, 11:20AM, 12:50PM, 1:50PM, and 3:40PM beginning on June 5th. The time changes affect the last three showtimes. Dapper Dans Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade has showtimes changing as of June 5th, with the new showtimes being 10:45AM, 1:30PM, 4:30PM, and 6:10PM. This means one showtime is being dropped. Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade And the Festival of Fantasy Parade will be changing showtimes on June 7th and June 13th, with parades scheduled for 1PM and 4PM. Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom It’s never a bad idea to keep an eye on Disney World’s calendar for any showtime changes! Here are more details about all the showtime changes in Magic Kingdom. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Evacuation Ride evacuations happen in Disney World all the time, and this week it was Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway’s turn. During a regular trip on the railway, our ride suddenly stopped in the “Under the Sea” room. Cast Members helped guests out of ride vehicles and led everyone backward through the ride, which meant we got to see several scenes with the lights on! Back to the front of the ride! Although some people might argue that seeing a dark ride with the lights on could “ruin the magic,” we have to say that it’s definitely a unique way to get a behind-the-scenes look at a Disney ride! Check out more photos of the evacuation from Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Monte Cristo Issues One of our readers, @Jim.Disney (Instagram), let us know that Magic Kingdom’s Plaza Restaurant had removed the Monte Cristo from their menu due to a “turkey shortage.” The Monte Cristo arrived for Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and it’s made with Deep-fried Funnel Cake Batter, Bacon, Roasted Turkey, and Provolone sprinkled with EARidescent and Powdered Sugar and served with a side of Strawberry Jam. Monte Cristo! It’s no longer on the Plaza Restaurant menu, but when we visited on May 30th, 2022 we were told that a few sandwiches were left and guests could ask for it. However, Cast Members were not hopeful that supplies would last, and it’s possible that it may never come back. But don’t be too sad! You can also visit Disneyland for another delicious Monte Cristo Sandwich! Read more about the Monte Cristo saga here. It’s true that no matter how much you plan, you’ll probably still be surprised by something in Disney World. Keep reading DFB for more Disney news and updates! 6 things you need to know if you’re going to Disney World this June. 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. 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While Disney World’s four parks tend to get a lot of the glory, Disney Springs is another great spot to add to your vacation itinerary if you’re looking for good food and LOTS of shopping. Disney Springs! There are SO. MANY. restaurants to choose from — and they’re all GOOD — plus, you can get your sweets fix quick with fan-favorite spots like Gideon’s Bakehouse and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew calling Disney Springs home. But, the one restaurant that we find ourselves coming back to over and over again? Wine Bar George! It’s hard to be disappointed here and, if you want to take your dining experience to the next level, they just announced a brand new exclusive offering! According to Wine Bar George’s Instagram, they will be hosting a Spanish Wine Lunch on June 16th at 12PM. During the event, guests will join Master Sommelier George Miliotes and Expert Directors David de la Fuente de la Cruz and Alvaro Ruiz to learn firsthand about wines from Muga and Alvear over a multi-course lunch paired with multiple different Spanish wines! Wine Bar George Throughout the meal, you’ll be able to taste a selection of wines including Alvear, Pedro Ximenez, Muga, Rosado, Rioja 2021, Muga, Prado Enea, Rioja 2014, Alvear, PX Solera 1927, and “an additional surprise from Muga.” Tickets are $100 per person and can be bought online in advance through Wine Bar George’s website here. Wine Bar George If you’re a wine connoisseur this is going to be an event that you won’t want to miss! And, if you’d prefer to visit Wine Bar George as a regular guest, check out the special offerings that will only be available on Father’s Day this year here. Wine from Wine Bar George is a specialty! Looking to do more in Disney Springs when you visit? Be sure to check out Gideon’s new monthly cookie flavors and see why people were begging Everglazed Donuts to finally release their newest treat! It was also just recently announced that a new restaurant is coming to Disney Springs, so be sure to stay updated on all things DFB so you can be the first to get updates when we have them! Did you know that June is pride month? Click here to see how you can celebrate in Disney Springs all month long! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending this Wine Bar George event? Let us know below! The post Wine Bar George Is Hosting An EXCLUSIVE Event For Wine Lovers In Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When was the last time you visited Disney World? Disney’s Hollywood Studios If it’s been a while — or even if it hasn’t — things might look a little bit different than your last visit. There are new dining locations like Space 22o and Connections Eatery, plus brand new attractions and even newer ones being built! With so much going on, it’s important to keep up with all the big changes. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the biggest Disney World construction updates from this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run Disney Cast Members and construction crews have been working on this attraction for years, and we’re still seeing the fruits of that labor come together week by week. We recently saw a large truck move into the construction zone, and more areas are being cleared for what looks like more concrete potentially. TRON Construction Disney hasn’t shared much in terms of opening timeline, but we can expect a thrilling, two-wheeled coaster experience at some point in the future! Everything You Need to Know About the TRON Ride! Walt Disney World Railroad In order for construction to begin on TRON in Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad had to shut down. While the ride was closed, Disney took the opportunity to do some refurbishment on the railroad. Walt Disney World Railroad construction near TRON Recently, we’ve spotted new railroad tracks being laid down all throughout the park. They’re still laying down the tracks. Much like the case with TRON, the Walt Disney World Railroad has no scheduled opening date. We’re keeping an eye out for updates, so stay tuned. Center Street There’s one less spot to take a seat on Main Street, U.S.A. over by Crystal Arts. The back area of Center Street has been walled off. This area remains closed to guests. For seating nearby in the meantime, check out Casey’s Corner or even the hub! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Dining in Magic Kingdom EPCOT Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana We’re taking a break from your regularly scheduled rock programming to bring you an update on some of the less organic structures taking shape at this attraction. The structure on the left almost even looks complete! Moana construction June 2022 Slowly but surely, this immersive, water-based attraction is taking shape, and we can’t wait to stay tuned! Disney Shared NEW Concept Art for EPCOT’s ‘Moana’ Attraction Germany Pavilion Over in Germany, there’s only one way in and out to catch a glimpse of the miniature train village — for now. Part of the viewing bridge is being worked on and is closed off. Part of the Germany train bridge is closed. There’s some pavement refurbishment happening in the Germany Pavilion as well, though we don’t expect this to impact your visit. Pavement resurfacing. We’ll keep an eye on this and let you know if anything changes! Japan Pavilion In the Japan Pavilion, pavement work continues as well. Little by little, Cast Members have been working on updating parts of the ground. Pavement resurfacing in the Japan Pavilion Just like with Germany, we don’t expect this to impact your visit but will keep an eye out for any changes! Everything You Need to Know About the EPCOT Transformation Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop Last week we reported that a portion of the decorations for Toy Story Mania had been painted over. We’re happy to say that a fresh coat of paint has been applied and the K*Nex box is back once again! K’nex Update At the moment, guests are being rerouted through a detour after exiting this attraction, as the normal gift shop exit is being renovated. Everything We Know About What’s Coming to Toy Story Land Disney Resorts Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, we’ve been monitoring the updates and work on the Big Pine Key building. This building is being renovated into what will eventually be 200 new Disney Vacation Club Villas. ©Disney Disney has shared concept art of the villas, and work is expected to be completed later this summer. Check Out More Grand Flo Villas Concept Art! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Polynesian Village Resort is also getting an update, as a brand new building will eventually be constructed — complete with new DVC rooms, dining locations, and even shops! Several areas around the Poly are walled off. For now, construction has caused several areas of the Polynesian to be walled off, though the resort is open. Everything You Need to Know About the NEW Polynesian Villas If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World vacation, keep in mind that things are always changing in the parks. For example, beginning on June 8th Disney Genie+ (the paid way to skip standby lines in the parks) will only be available to purchase the day of your park visit. And don’t forget, in addition to valid park admission Disney is still requiring guests use the Park Pass Reservation System. Make sure your entire party has valid park reservations so you don’t get caught stranded! Here’s How to Solve the Most Common Park Pass Problems 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. Has Disney World construction ever impacted your vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Let These Construction Projects Impact Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Greetings from the West Coast, DFB Friends! Hello from Pixar Pier! There is a LOT going on right now over here in Disneyland — Pride Month has arrived (along with a SLEW of new snacks), the Soul of Jazz exhibit has officially opened, Blue Bayou Restaurant has reopened, and Magic Key Pass sales have been paused! Oh, and Fantasmic! and Tale of the Lion King are back! Whew — it’s a lot. But we’ve got ALL the updates from Disneyland, so let’s get started! Disneyland Food Updates Blue Bayou Restaurant After closing back in April, the fan-favorite Blue Bayou Restaurant has officially reopened in Disneyland Park! For now, Blue Bayou is only accepting walk-ins for both lunch and dinner right now (you can join the walk-up list at the podium or via the Disneyland app) and reservations won’t become available until a later date. once again at a later date). Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwich at Blue Bayou So, if you were looking for a sign that it’s time to get yourself the famous Disneyland Monte Cristo — consider this it! Just keep in mind that you won’t be seeing any Pirates of the Caribbean’s boats drifting by until June 30th when the ride officially reopens. Come Inside The Reopened Blue Bayou Restaurant In Disneyland With Us HERE! Refreshment Corner We also stopped by Refreshment Corner to try the new Rocket Soda! It’s made with blue raspberry syrup, Sprite, whipped cream, and cherry flavor-filled boba. Although it’s a sweet drink, we also thought it was refreshing! Rocket Soda You can grab one for yourself for $5.99. Read Our Full Review of the Rocket Soda Here! Troubadour Tavern We tried all FIVE new Celebrate Soulfully foods at Troubadour Tavern — yes, FIVE! There was the Chicken Coconut Curry Sweet Potato for $9.49 — it’s a Baked Sweet Potato topped with a Malawian Chicken-Coconut Curry. It was delicious! Sprinkled with Kale Then we got the Hakuna Matata Sweets for $8.99, which is three treats in one! You get a Coconut Macaroon, a Pineapple Orange Thumbprint, and a Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie topped with Cacao Nibs and a White Chocolate Animal Print Decor. The Trio We also tried two new drinks, first being the Pride Rock Punch for $5.49. It is Gold Peak Tea, pineapple, mango, tamarind, and orange juice. We found it sweet and refreshing! Pride Rock Punch And, lastly, we had some sips of the Cardamon Cold Brew for $4.99. cold brew coffee, brown sugar, and cardamom over ice. We will admit that this one tasted STRONG. Read Our Full Review of ALL the New Treats HERE! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium Now to do some shopping! We first stopped by the Emporium where we found a new Mickey Pride PopSocket for $16.99. Mickey Pride PopSocket We also found a TON of new Alex and Ani Jewelry. There are several new Pearl Wrap Bracelets, including The Little Mermaid… Little Mermaid …Cinderella… Cindy …and Belle. These bracelets are $54.99 each. Belle! There are also some new Alex and Ani Bangles, including a Cinderella “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” Bangle… A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes …a Cinderella “Have Courage and Be Kind” Bangle… Have Courage and Be Kind …a Cinderella Bird Bangle… Cindy’s bird friend …a Belle Bangle… All about Belle! …a Little Mermaid Bangle… Curious and Kind …and a Dumbo Bangle. Each bangle is $49.99. Don’t just fly. Soar! How about some earrings? There’s a Cinderella Earrings Set… Cinderella Earrings …a Little Mermaid Earrings Set… Ariel earrings …and a Belle Earrings Set. Each earrings set is $39.99. Belle earrings Finally, there are a few new Alex and Ani Charm Bracelets, including a Little Mermaid Charm Bracelet… Little Mermaid charm bracelet …and a Belle Charm Bracelet. Belle charm bracelet The charm bracelets are $54.99 each. Here Are 6 Groundbreaking Changes Coming to Disneyland Resort! China Closet We discovered some new mugs over at China Closet too, including a new Olaf Warm Hugs Mug for $14.99… Warm hugs …a Seven Dwarfs Working Hard Mug for $14.99… Heigh-Ho! …a Grumpy Mug for $14.99… Such a grump …and a Lady and the Tramp Mug! An iconic couple! The Lady and the Tramp Mug is $19.99. Here’s How to Have an ALL-Inclusive Disney Trip Disney Clothiers Need something to show off all those Disney pins you’ve collected over the years? You can grab the new Loungefly Mickey Pin Messenger Bag for $70 at Disney Clothiers. Messenger bag for your pins! You can also get a Nike Mickey Golf Shirt for $70… Nike Mickey golf shirt …as well as a Nike Mickey Fleece Pullover available here now. Need a fleece shirt? This shirt is $85. Check Out The NEW Merchandise Announced for Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disney Showcase Coco fans will LOVE this Remember Me Sweatshirt. Remember Me Grab it for $54.99 at Disney Showcase. Here’s A FULL LIST of Food Coming to Disneyland for ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ This Summer! Star Trader You ready for some new Star Wars and Marvel merchandise? There’s A TON! We’ve got a Star Tours 35 Year Anniversary Patch for $9.99… 35 years of Star Tours! …and a Rebel Leader Windbreaker for $64.99. Here’s the front: Front And here’s the back: Back There’s also a Process Plate#10 Tee for $36.99… New tee! …a Spiderman Corkcicle Sport Canteen for $49.99… Spidey …a Marvel Corkcicle Sport Canteen for $49.99… Marvel …and a Marvel Baseball Jersey. Baseball jersey The baseball jersey is $59.99. Is Disney’s Exclusive Tomorrowland Lounge Worth The $$$? We Found Out! Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities We also found some cool Kids Empire Shoulder Armor for $14.99. Let the Empire Protect You For those kids who choose the Light Side, there’s Jedi Shoulder Armor for $14.99. Or do you choose the Jedi Way? You can also grab New Republic Credits for $29.99… Can we spend these in Disney World? …an Empire Medallion for $30… Empire Medallion …a Costume Tunic for $79.99… Need a costume? …a Matching Belt for $69.99… Matching belt …a Gray Wool Costume Cloak for $129.99… Little warm for this …a Leather Kylo Ren Cape for $149.99… Dramatic cape …a Kylo Ren Costume Belt for $49.99… Kylo’s belt …a Costume Puffer Vest and Shirt for $99.99… Another costume option …a Brown Cloak (just like Obi-Wan’s!) for $99.99… VERY Obi-Wan Kenobi …a Brown Bag for $19.99… Carry your stuff in Star Wars style …a Yoda Bust…. Wise one, he is. …a Star Wars Mug for $19.99… New mug alert! …Imperial Credits for $29.99… Imperial credits …Mystery Treasures for $14.99… Ooh, what will we get? …and a Cool Statue. Star Wars figure The statue is $49.99. Here’s Why You SHOULDN’T Stay in a Disney Hotel at Disneyland Resort Black Spire Outfitters And, we’re not done with the Star Wars merchandise yet! Over at Black Spire Outfitters, there’s a Black Spire Day Scoop Neck Shirt for $36.99… New shirt! …a Twin Moons Eclipse V-Neck Shirt for $36.99… Twin Moons Eclipse shirt …a Red Twin Moons Eclipse Shirt for $36.99… Another Twin Moons Eclipse Shirt …and a new Rey Plush! It’s Rey! The Rey plush is $22.99 You MISSED These Star Wars News DROPS — Read EVERYTHING Here! Pooh Corner Need something to bring home to your pup? We spotted a new Dog Pull Toy at Pooh Corner. Dog toy! The toy is $19.99. Picky Eaters Beware — Octopus is Now on the Menu at a Popular Disneyland Spot! Disney California Adventure Food Updates Award Wieners Now off to Disney’s California Adventure! Award Wieners has some new menu items for the Celebrate Soulfully Celebration. First up is the Foot-long BBQ Pulled Pork Dog, which is an all-beef foot-long hot dog topped with BBQ pulled pork, fried onions, and creamy slaw on a toasted bun. It’s served with Cutie Mandarin Oranges or Filmstrip Fries for $15.49. It’s messy, but we liked it! Pulled Pork Dog We also got the Peaches and Cream Funnel Cake Fries for $8.99, which are dusted with cinnamon sugar and topped with whipped cream and peach glaze drizzle. It reminded us of peach cobbler! Peaches and Cream Funnel Cake Fries This was also a winner with us! Read Our Full Reviews of these treats HERE! Five and Dime We’ve seen SO MANY Starbucks tumblers released by Disney over the years, and the newest addition to the collection is the Disneyland Gold Starbucks Tumbler for $29.99. It’s here! At Five and Dime we also found some new clothes for Toddlers. There’s a cute Minnie Mouse Dress for $39.99… This is adorable …a Minnie Mouse Tee for $24.99… Minnie Tee! …and Minnie Mouse Denim Shirt with Polka Dot Skirt Set for $49.99… It’s a set! For those a little younger, there’s an R2-D2 Onesie for $19.99. Reach for the Stars Adults can lounge around the house in a new Simba Sweatshirt… Rep the Lion King …and matching Simba Sweatpants. The perfect loungewear The sweatshirt and sweatpants are $49.99 each. Is $65 Really a Good Deal To Feed a Family of 4 in Disneyland? Find Out Here! Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is now home to the new Pride Stitch Plush. Rainbow Stitch has arrived! Pride Stitch is $34.99. Disney Just Dropped 3 NEW Rainbow Plushes Online! Check Them Out Here! Elias & Co. Some new kid’s tops have arrived at Elias & Co. There’s a Kid’s Marvel Tee for $29.99… For kids! …a Kid’s Marvel Baseball Jersey for $39.99… Baseball jersey …and a Kid’s Marvel Sweatshirt! Marvel Sweatshirt The sweatshirt is $44.99. We Didn’t Expect a Disneyland Churro to Make Us Sad…But Here We Are — Read Our Review Elysian Arcade Need a new beach towel? The Mickey Pride Beach Towel is new at Elysian Arcade for $29.99. Rainbow Mickey The Designer Princess Collection Moana Pin has also arrived for $34.99. The ocean calls her… We also found a new metal Stitch Cup that has Stitch on one side… Stitch! …and “High Tides and Good Vibes” on the other. High Tides and Good Vibes The cup is $19.99. Here’s An UPDATE on $5 Million Lawsuit Concerning Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System Backlot Shop There’s a new WEB Shirt for Kids available. New WEB shirt The shirt is $29.99. One of Disneyland’s Best Sandwiches Just Got EVEN BETTER! See How! Studio Store Hey, Spider-Man fans, we found a new Spidey Tee that says “Brain Power.” Spider-Man uses brain power Grab it for $36.99. Disneyland Hints at the Return of Red Car Trolley — Here’s What We Know Downtown Disney Food Updates Happy Ice There’s ANOTHER Celebrate Soulfully snack at the Happy Ice Food Truck: the Rainbow Rocket for $7. It’s a combination of all the food truck’s Ultra-Premium Philadelphia Italian Ice flavors, including Cherry Bomb, Blueberry Blast Mango Madness, Strawberry Lemon, Pineapple Potion, Sour Apple Lush, Watermelon Lush, and Lucky Lemon. Rainbow Rocket It’s sweet and refreshing — and let’s face it, summer is here and shaved ice is EXACTLY what we need. Read Our Full Review! Bred’s Nashville Hot Chicken We also hit up the Bred’s Nashville Hot Chicken Food Truck to try the Big O’ Sandwich for $15.95. It’s a chicken sandwich with vinaigrette slaw, housemade pickles, and comeback sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Big O’ Sandwich So, here’s the thing — the chicken strips on the sandwich were one of the best we think we’ve EVER had. Seriously! Read Our Full Review Here Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates Pin Traders We found a few new FigPins too! There’s Woody… Woody! …Hercules… Herc …and Hades. These pins are $24.99 each. Hades Grab the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Limited Edition Pin before it runs out for $17.99. New limited edition pin There are also two new Princess Tea Party Pins at Pin Traders now, including Jasmine… Jasmine …and Mulan. Mulan Each Princess Tea Party Pin is $19.99 each. Disney’s New Pins Will Make The Rest Of Your Collection Seem Small — Check Them Out Here! World of Disney World of Disney ALWAYS has new merchandise, so let’s see what’s new this time around. There’s a new Mickey Loungefly Mini Backpack for $75… Cute new Loungefly …along with a matching Wallet for $50. Matching wallet Another item from the Stitch home collection has arrived — it’s a Stitch Pitcher for $39.99. This pitcher is fun! We even found a new pair of Mickey Shorts for Toddlers for $24.99. Shorts for toddlers There’s also a new Ariel Mug for $14.99… Make this mug a part of your world. …a Peter Pan Mug for $14.99… Think of the happiest things …a Tinker Bell Tee for $36.99… Tink! …an Indiana Jones Hat for $29.99… Indiana Jones! …an Indiana Jones Tee for $36.99… Who’s ready for the new movie? …a Nike Mickey Golf Shirt for $70… Mickey! …a Loungefly Characters Mini Backpack for $75… SO many characters! …a Loungefly Characters Wallet for $50… Matching Wallet! …and a Loungefly Dumbo Mini Backpack. Dumbo! The backpack is $75. Here’s A NEW Ticket DEAL Announced for Select Disneyland Guests Star Wars Trading Post Okay, take a deep breath because we’ve got EVEN MORE new Star Wars merchandise to share with you. We’ll start with the Star Wars Original Concept Series Hot Wheels Set for $49.99… New set of ships! …a Millennium Falcon Bottle Opener for $14.99… The coolest way to open a bottle …a Black Series Bo-Katan Electronic Helmet for $139.99. Bo-Katan is AWESOME … an Action Figures Postcard Set for $29.99… Fun postcards …a 45 Years of the Force Print for $39.99… 45 years, y’all! …a Star Tours 35th Anniversary Tumbler for $39.99. Celebrate Star Tours! …a Speeder to Cantina Tee for $36.99… Speeder to Cantina …a Darth Vader Print for $39.99. Cue Vader’s theme music …a Star Wars Pin Baseball Cap for $29.99… A cool hat AND pins …a Loungefly Darth Vader Mini Backpack for $75… This Loungefly has gone to the Dark Side …a DarthVader Sweatshirt for $64.99… Darth Vader …a Star Tours 35th Anniversary Tee for $39.99… Happy 35th, Star Tours! …a Star Tours 35th Anniversary Pin for $19.99… AND a pin! …an Obi-Wan Kenobi T-Shirt for $36.99… Obi-Wan, you’re our only hope …an Obi-Wan and Darth Vader Tee for $36.99… Darth Vader on Obi-Wan …a R7-TNO Droid for $14.99… Another cute droid …an Andor Pin… Who’s ready for this series? …a Star Wars 45 Tee for $29.99… 45 years of the Force …and a Star Tours RX-24 Figure. Is this thing cool or what? We want it! The figure is $199. BOBA FETT Now Meeting at Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — See Photos Downtown Disney Other Updates You can get a fun photo op in Downtown Disney in front of the new Main Street Electrical Parade Mural! Photo op time! And, we also found a cool Obi-Wan Kenobi Sand Sculpture. Does this sand come from Tattooine? You’ll find it near Star Wars Trading Post. Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Is the Most Streamed Premiere on Disney+ — Get Details Here! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa GCH Craftsman Grill We tried the Jack Seasoned Beef Tenderloin Skewers and Coconut Shrimp with raspberry rum sauce for $26 over at GCH Craftsman Grill in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. We absolutely loved the skewers, and the coconut shrimp was DE-LISH too! Jerk Seasoned Tenderloin Skewers and Coconut Shrimp Our only complaint was the strawberry sauce — it just didn’t really work for us. But, it was relatively easy to eat around! Here’s Our Full Review! Needless to say, there’s a LOT going on in Disneyland right now — and more is coming! You can learn all about the Celebrate Soulfully festivities happening throughout the month here. And, don’t forget that June is also Pride Month, and Disneyland is celebrating that, too, with loads of new merchandise and snacks that you can learn about here. Plus, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest! Click HERE For 12 Things To Do in Anaheim Outside of Disneyland Resort! 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 Will you be headed to Disneyland this month? 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If you haven’t noticed, things just got a LOT more colorful at Disney World. There’s SO much new food to try! Rainbows are everywhere as Pride Month kicks off — we’ve been busy checking out all the new merchandise, as well as eating all the new snacks. To top it off, there are a ton of NEW things to try at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, too! So what else is going on with Disney World restaurant menus right now? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom Plaza Restaurant Something’s afoot at Plaza Restaurant. Here’s what’s changed on the menu: ADDED: The Knickerbocker Sandwich — A Traditional Reuben featuring Corn Beef on Marble Rye Bread with Thousand Island Dressing, Swiss, and Sauerkraut for $19 ADDED: Steak Salad — Seared 6-oz Sirloin, Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce, Gorgonzola, Green Apple Sticks, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Fried Onions, and Spiced Vinaigrette Dressing for $21 REMOVED: Monte Cristo Sandwich, Roast Beef Au Jus, and Plaza Turkey Club Monte Cristo! We’re just going to sit here and mourn the loss of the Monte Cristo… Read Our Most Recent Review! Gaston’s Tavern There are a few changes happening at Gaston’s Tavern: REMOVED: Donald Duck Dome Cake ADDED: Goofy Dome Cake — Dark Chocolate Mousse with Orange Curd insert and Candied Orange Peel on top of Chocolate Flourless Cake for $8.29 Goofy’s Dome Cake So there’s a new character snack to try here! Read Our Most Review of The Goofy Dome Cake! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sci-Fi Dine In It’s been a hot minute since we were last at Sci-Fi Dine In, but we had to check out the new menu items there, including some new Appetizers: ADDED: Sci-Fi Smoked Wings — Smoked Chicken Wings tossed in a Porter Barbecue Sauce with a House-made Pineapple and Poppy Seed Coleslaw for $15 ADDED: Spinach and Artichoke Dip — A blend of Spinach, Artichoke, Red Peppers, Cauliflower, Cashew Cheese, and Oat Milk served with House-made Chips (Plant-based) for $13 ADDED: Black Garlic Caesar Salad — Petite Romaine Lettuce with Grilled Artichoke Hearts, Chopped Applewood-smoked Bacon, and Shaved Parmesan topped with a House-made Black-Garlic Caesar Dressing and served with a Toasted Garlic Crostini for $11 Spinach and Artichoke Dip There are also some new entrees: ADDED: Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad — Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, and Arugula tossed with Rainbow Tomatoes, Candied Pecans, Cranberries, and Feta Cheese topped with Grilled Marinated Chicken and a House-made Citrus Vinaigrette for $18 ADDED: Feature Film Burger – Surf & Turf — Signature blend of Beef and House-Made Seasoning served on a Brioche Bun and topped with a Shrimp and Crab Cake, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce, Grilled Onions, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, and House-made Vinaigrette for $24 ADDED: Pork on Pork Burger — Grilled House-made Pork Patty topped with Roasted Pork Belly, White Sharp Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Cabbage Slaw, and a House-made Carolina Mustard Sauce for $22.50 Feature Film Burger — Surf and Turf How about some new desserts? Here are the changes with the sweets: ADDED: The Red Planet — White Chocolate Cheesecake with Spiced Blueberry Compote on a Graham Cracker Tart with a Matcha Sponge and Golden Candied Almonds for $9 ADDED: Out-of-this-World — Pineapple Mousse with Passion Fruit Cosmic Swirl and a Spiced Lime Spaceship garnished with Space Dust and Blood Orange Coulis for $10 ADDED: Fresh Fruit Salad for $7 REMOVED: House-made Sci-Fi Candy Bar, Warm Glazed Doughnut with Cinnamon Apples, Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote, and S’mores Brownie and Ice Cream Read Our Full Review Of These! Kat Saka’s Kettle There’s a new drink at Kat Saka’s Kettle that you’ll want to know about. It’s the Cold Brew Black Caf and you can get it either spiked or not. The non-boozy version is Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with Sweet Cream Cheese and Chocolate Puffs, while the boozy version adds Godiva Chocolate Liqueur to the mix. These drinks were originally only found in Disneyland. We really hope these drinks stick around! The regular Cold Brew Black Caf is $5.49, while the boozy version is $14. Read Our Full Review Of Both Here EPCOT Le Cellier There’s a new dessert to try at Le Cellier: Citrus and Vanilla Chiffon Cake — Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Strawberries for $13. Le Cellier Steakhouse There are no other changes here! Read Our Most Recent Le Cellier Review Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko — The Cooking Place There’s a small change happening at Jiko: the Merguez-dusted Lamb Rack is now called Moroccan Lamb Shank — Braised Lamb, Parsnip Silk, Root Spinach, Medjool Date Chutney for $47. Jiko This is the only change here. Check Out Our Latest Review of Jiko Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Backstretch Pool Bar You can now get a little more caffeinated at the Backstretch Pool Bar: ADDED: Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew — Dark-roasted Coffee with a smooth, rich-bodied taste for $4.79 ADDED: Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew French Roast — Dark-roasted Coffee with a smooth, rich-bodied taste for $4.29 Backstretch Pool Bar Keep that in mind for your next visit! Learn More About Backstretch Pool Bar! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Cafe The Contempo Caesar Salad is now made with Packaged Croutons instead of House-Made Croutons. Contempo Cafe However, the price has decreased from $10.99 to $8.99. Read Our Most Recent Review from Contempo Cafe Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP! The Poppin’ Pimento Burger is no longer on the menu at Everything POP! Everything POP That’s the only change here, though. Read Our Most Recent Review from Everything POP! Disney Springs Planet Hollywood Here’s what’s changed under Appetizers at Planet Hollywood: World Famous Chicken Crunch increased from $12.99 to $15.99 Fried Jumbo Shrimp increased from $18.99 to $19.99 Texas Tostados increased from $13.99 to $14.99 High Roller Sampler increased from $38.99 to $39.99 Five Cheese Dip increased from $13.99 to $14.99 World Famous Chicken Crunch If you’re ordering any of the Pasta dishes at Planet Hollywood, you can now add a side house salad or side Caesar salad for $7.99. Also, the Prime Rib is now called Roasted Prime Rib and the price increased from $29.95 to $39.95. It’s now a 14 oz. Prime Rib – Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes & green bean blend. You can add Salmon or Shrimp for $8.99 and add a side house salad or side Caesar salad for $7.99. Here’s what’s changed under Sides: ADDED: Loaded Mashed Potatoes — Served with SMC, bacon bits & scallion for $7.99 ADDED: Loaded Baked Potato — Served with sour cream, bacon bits, butter, SMC & scallions for $7.99 ADDED: Loaded Fries — Seasoned fries, SMC, bacon bits & scallions for $7.99 Planet Hollywood There are also some changes under Desserts: Banana Pudding Star Jar and Brownie Cheesecake Star Jar increased from $8.99 to $10.99 ADDED: Strawberry Star Jar — Single serving of layers of fresh strawberries, pound cake & creamy strawberry pudding topped with whipped cream for $9.99 ADDED: Brownie Sundae Martini — Twelve decadent chunks of freshly baked brownies layered with six scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, topped with caramel and chocolate sauce then buried in mounds of whipped cream and a cherry for $19.99 A new non-alcoholic drink is also available: the Practical Magic — Pineapple & orange juices, fresh lemon & lime juices & grenadine for $8. Here’s what’s changed under Wines: ADDED: Bellissima Christie Brinkley’s Prosecco DOC Brut for $42. Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay decreased from $14 to $13 per glass Vanderpump Lisa Vanderpump’s Rosé increased from $12 to $14 Read Our Most Recent Review of Planet Hollywood D-Luxe Burger There have been quite a few changes at D-Luxe burger: REMOVED: Southern Burger REMOVED: El Diablo Burger ADDED: Pizza Burger — Fried Chicken Breast topped with Buffalo-Ranch Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato for $12.49 Pizza Burger The Artisanal Shakes with Alcohol menu has also changed: REMOVED: Bananas Foster Gelato Shake ADDED: Red Velvet Gelato Shake — Chocolate Gelato blended with Selva Rey Chocolate Rum, topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings for $16 Read Our Review of Some of These New Items! These are all the updates we have for now, but be sure to stay up to date on EVERY new food item that arrives in Disney World. We’ve got a reviews for all the 50th anniversary snacks, and are in the process of eating many of the new Pride snacks. We’ll continue to post reviews as we try new foods, so be sure to check back with us often. If you’re looking to book a reservation at a Disney World restaurant and need some ideas of how to start, here’s our handy guide. Don’t know where to eat? Here’s our list of the 19 best restaurants in the resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post Big Menu Overhauls Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s take a look at the latest construction progress on the Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction at EPCOT! EPCOT In recent years, EPCOT has been undergoing a massive transformation that includes new rides, restaurants, stores, and more. A few of the new additions have opened over the course of the past few months, including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Creations Shop, Connections Cafe and Eatery, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. And now we’re taking a look at the construction progress of one of the other new attractions that’s heading to the park! When it’s complete, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana will give guests the chance to play and interact with water as it travels from the skies to the ocean and back again. According to Disney, the attraction will be a lush exploration trail where guests can meet and play with magical, living water. ©Disney We recently saw some brand new concept art of the attraction, and now we’re taking a peek at how far the actual construction has come along! Moana-Inspired Attraction Construction When heading to EPCOT this morning, we took a close look at the latest Journey of Water construction updates that were visible from the Monorail. Journey of Water Construction It looks like work is continuing on the rock structures that we previously spotted under construction in the area. The structures still appear to be in an early stage of construction, but it’s exciting to see some of the features of the attraction continue to take shape! Rock Structures There’s a ton of construction equipment at the work site. And while most of the areas don’t have quite as much shape as the rock formations above, we can see some beams and supports throughout the area that may be used to begin building out other prominent features. Lots Of Construction Equipment! It looks like there’s still quite a bit of construction to go, but it’s exciting to see the level of activity that’s happening in the area! Journey of Water Construction Disney hasn’t revealed an opening date for Journey of Water yet, but if you are ready to experience a new EPCOT attraction NOW, don’t forget that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind just opened last month! The new ride currently has a virtual queue and is available as an Individual Attraction Selection, so be sure to check out our tips for how to snag a spot on the new ride before your next trip! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more updates around EPCOT and ALL of the Disney World parks, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news! FAQ: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster in EPCOT 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! Which part of the EPCOT transformation are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Construction Update on the Moana-Inspired Attraction at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you have a favorite Disney World hotel? Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Maybe you’re a big fan of the luxurious vacation theming of the deluxe hotels, like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Or maybe you prefer one of the moderates, like the New Orleans-inspired vibe at Port Orleans — French Quarter. Or maybe you like the value hotels and the vibe of Disney’s Pop Century or Art of Animation Resorts. Whatever the case, we’re always finding something new at each resort, so here are all the latest updates! Beach Club Merchandise Updates Beach Club Marketplace We found some super cute Little Mermaid Slides. You can get them with a strap… With strap …or without! Without strap The slides are $16.99. Here’s How Disney World Has Made You MAD Boardwalk Inn Food Updates Boardwalk Bakery A few of the snacks in the bakery case have been given a summer makeover. The Mickey Sugar Cookie now looks like a Strawberry! Strawberry Mickey The Crispy Treat is now pink! Pink! Both snacks are $5.49. These can also be found at many other locations around the Disney Parks. So be on the lookout at spots like Main Street Confectionary and other places that have bakery cases! Read our full reviews of the returning strawberry treats here! Boardwalk Inn Other Updates Wyland Galleries When we passed by Wyland Galleries, we saw that artist Jim Warren was being showcased there. Wyland Galleries Tip: always check to see when an artist might be available inside the gallery! Here Are All The Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in Disney World Those are all the updates we have this time around. Remember, if you’re struggling to decide on a Disney World hotel for your next trip, we’ve got a lot of details that could help you out. Want a hotel with a great view? Want a hotel that will get you more park time? Whatever you decide, read this before you book that reservation! We also have a ton of details about Disney World’s big 50th anniversary celebration, which will be happening through 2023. So be sure to read our reviews of all the special snacks and get our best advice on how to celebrate while you’re in the parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at the Disney World Hotels: Limited Time Snacks and a Visiting Artist first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you miss National Donut Day? Don’t worry, you’re not out of luck yet — at least not if you’re visiting Disney World! Donut Week? Okay! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs turned National Donut Day to National Donut WEEK and they’re going all out in celebration of the sweet treat. For example, you can now order up the delicious-looking donut that sits on top of the building (just order up the Icon Donut!), and you can get some exclusive FREEBIES when you visit this week! And, if you’re a fan of their over-the-top donuts (and that amazing donut grilled cheeeeeese), you now have the chance to win FREE DONUTS ! Here’s how! Over on Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew’s Instagram, they’re currently hosting an 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 Giveaway. The winner will receive a $25 Everglazed gift card, an Everglazed t-shirt, a National Donut Day sticker, an Everglazed Travel Mug, and an Everglazed Coozi. All you need to do is head on over to Everglazed’s Instagram account, follow their account, add a comment on the post, and tag two friends. You’ll have to hurry, though, this giveaway ends TONIGHT, June 5th, at 11:59PM EST. Good luck! It Matches! And, in case you need some ideas of what you can try at Everglazed, here are some of our favorites — the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donut, the Fruity Pebbles Donut, and the Purple Glazed Ube Donut (though your hands might be purple after eating it — worth it!). But, that’s not all — you can get some tasty cold brew coffee here, too! So, enter the giveaway, grab some donuts, and soak in National Donut Week! And, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest DONUT reviews and more!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite donut from Everglazed? Let us know in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY! Enter To Win 🍩 FREE DONUTS 🍩 In Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to EPCOT today, we’ve got a few important updates you won’t want to miss! EPCOT One tip we regularly give people when planning their Disney World vacations is to keep an eye on the park hours for each of the days you plan to visit. Because sometimes a park will close earlier than you may expect on a particular day! Nearly every day for the month of June, the park hours for EPCOT are scheduled for 8:30AM to 9PM. But today is a notable exception to that pattern! Guardians of the Galaxy Today, EPCOT’s park hours are set for 8AM to 8PM, which means it’s closing an hour earlier than most of the other days this month. EPCOT Hours for June 5th And there are several attractions inside the park that are closing even earlier! According to the times listed on My Disney Experience, a number of attractions including Frozen Ever After, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, and more are scheduled to close at 6PM today, two hours before the rest of the park. Frozen Ever After Hours for June 5th If you are heading to EPCOT today and you have any particular attractions are on your must-do list, be sure to check on their hours of operation in My Disney Experience and prioritize any that are closing early as needed! Anna and Kristoff So, what can you do if you are in EPCOT today and not ready to wrap it up when the park closes at 8PM? Guests with park hopper tickets have the option to either hop on the Skyliner to Disney’s Hollywood Studios which is open until 9PM tonight, or take the Monorail over to Magic Kingdom which is open until 11PM tonight! Disney Skyliner Remember to keep an eye on those park hours AND individual attraction hours as you’re planning your day in Disney World, and stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from around the parks! 7 Disney World Planning Mistakes You’ll Make 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. Have you ever been caught off-guard by an early theme park closing time? Share your stories with us in the comments! The post Two BIG Things You Need to Know Before Going to EPCOT Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is good at MANY things! From the fine details to the nostalgia, and the thrills to the animation, is there ANYTHING they can’t do?! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Oh, and let’s not forget about that almost trance-like influence they have over us in getting guests to spend MORE money? Genius! If there’s ONE thing you know about Disney World (okay aside from the fact that it’s magical), it’s that it’s EXPENSIVE. And while there are plenty of ways that they pretty blatantly convince us to spend more money, there are still other ways that are MUCH more subtle! The Most Magical/Expensive Place on Earth While things like uber-expensive hotels and ticketed after-hours events are obvious cash grabs, these are ways in which Disney World is subtly convincing you to spend more money: Strategic Placement of Gift Shops What a coincidence! You barely survived the Tower of Terror and now you immediately find yourself in a Tower of Terror-themed gift shop, suddenly mulling over a bathrobe you never knew you needed! Tower of Terror gift shop And oh what, what’s this? An Avatar-themed gift shop right at the exit of Flight of Passage, where we can customize our own Avatars?! Pandora gift shop And YES! Even though it’s 95 degrees and humid, we DO need a Norway-inspired coat after leaving Frozen Ever After! Are you sensing a theme here? The Fjording Disney World has mastered the art of strategically placing themed gift shops at almost ALL ride exits, so that you can casually peruse new merch (and spend more money) while you’re still on a giddy nostalgia-high and/or adrenaline rush. Limited-Edition Merch Collections If there’s one tactic Disney World is a PRO at, it’s the capacity to create buzz and demand. And they do so with one simple word: “limited.” TOO cute In addition to merchandise that’s more evergreen, like classic Minnie Ears and themed board games, Disney World periodically rolls out limited merch, often as part of a highly collectible series. Stitch Crashes Pocahontas We’ve seen it before. Heck, we’ve lined up for it before! Recent examples include that whole Stitch Crashes Disney line, and the 2020 series of Minnie merch inspired by Magic Kingdom attractions. Jungle Cruise Loungeflys By rolling these limited items out steadily, rather than all at once in mass amounts, Disney builds demand and creates something that feels more like a necessity than an impromptu purchase. Lightning Lane and Individual Attraction Selections Sure, there’s nothing particularly subtle about the fact that Disney World is now gladly taking more of your money to let you on in-demand rides more easily. Following the debut of Disney Genie+ and the introduction of Lightning Lanes and Individual Attraction Selections, it’s an up-charge that’s pretty blatant tbh. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane But what IS subtle about these features is how they don’t seem like that much money at first! For some, especially first-timers or families EAGER to go on a particular ride, $14 for Rise of the Resistance might seem like nothing. After all, we pay more for drinks ALL the time! Rise of the Resistance is a MUST However, making multiple Lightning Lane or Individual Attraction Selections will add up FAST, especially if you’re reserving for multiple people, and it suddenly won’t seem so subtle once you check your credit card statement after vacay! Disney Vacation Club Stations One key strategy that Disney employs in getting more of your money is by totally immersing you in their world of happiness, magic, and nostalgia! Hard to say no to this They want to ensure you stay on-property, drink their drinks, eat their food, and buy their merch. Basically, they want you to be a Disney super fan (nothing wrong with that!). This DVC Spirit Jersey just looks…right If that all wasn’t enough, though, they want to inspire you to spend even MORE time and money with Disney by signing up for Disney Vacation Club. Disney Vacation Club kiosk in Animal Kingdom How convenient, then, that DVC stations are situated throughout Disney World, ensuring you’re never far from spontaneously investing copious amounts of money while you’re on a Disney magic high! Drinking Around the World The fact that the mere notion of Drinking Around the World in EPCOT is even a known thing tells you all you need to know about how cleverly designed World Showcase is, turning the act of spending money into a rite of passage! EPCOT World Showcase One thing is obvious: drinks in EPCOT (or anywhere in Disney World) are NOT cheap, so by continuously feeling compelled to spend more money in each pavilion, you’re forking over a lot more cash than you might think! Wild Passion Margarita But hey, those margs are just so good! The 1 drink you should good from every pavilion when drinking around the world! MagicBands One subtle and sneaky way that Disney compels you to spend more money is by making something that used to be free…not so free anymore. Cute! We’re talking about MagicBands, which used to be free for Disney World resort guests and Annual Passholders, but now cost money for EVERYONE. MagicBands Fortunately for Disney, they’ve already normalized MagicBands as “must-have” merch, thus ensuring they’ll still get lots of guests to spend money on them! So fun! It’s especially true now, with the launch of MagicBand+, taking a collectible item and making it even MORE of a must-have! See MagicBand+ in action here! Preferred Parking Even more of a pivotal issue when the parking lot trams weren’t operating, considering how LONG the walk can be, preferred parking can be an essential spend for some. The trams were not operating like normal! It’s not cheap, either. By charging extra for front-row parking, Disney is getting a chunk of change out of you before you’ve even stepped through the security checkpoint! Driving to Disney World may cost you extra. Maybe you have a sore knee. Maybe you want to save your energy for a full day of walking in the parks. Maybe you have a heavy stroller. There are loads of reasons why preferred parking might be important to you, just brace for the fact that it’ll cost you. PhotoPass Another example of something that used to be free (for some) but now isn’t, PhotoPass photos on your My Disney Experience app suddenly cost money for everyone, Annual Passholders included! PhotoPass spot in the China Pavilion Not only that, but the temptation to purchase photos as a keepsake is especially strong for first-timers or anyone celebration something special, like a honeymoon. It’s moments like these that you might be extra tempted to preserve those memories — and pay the price for it. Photo Spot = $$$ Between strategic gift shops and Disney Vacation Club stations to not-so-freebies, there are plenty of ways that Disney World is subtly tricking you to into spending money — we just wish we had more will power! But with that being said, we are here to help. We are in Disney World every single day and know what is worth your hard earned money and what isn’t. We have tips to save, recommendations on what souvenirs to buy, reviews of Disney merchandise like ponchos and ears, and so much more. We want to help you feel like you have having the best experience when you go to the parks and we want to help you avoid credit card bill shock when you go home. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest and most up to date information and buy our DFB Guide if you want a detailed look at planning and saving on a Disney World trip! Yes…You ARE Spending MORE at the Disney Parks — Here’s Why Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s one gift shop in Disney World you CAN’T say no to? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney World Tricks You Into Spending MORE Money first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Unfortunately, not all moments are “magical” moments in Disney World. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Over our MANY years visiting Disney World, we’ve had a lot of unexpected problems pop up in the parks. From ride closures to illness to bad weather to lost belongings, if it could go wrong, it probably has at some point or another for someone on our team! And from all that experience, we’re sharing the seven problems you probably didn’t see coming in Disney World…and how to fix them! Getting Full Our first problem may seem kind of silly, but it’s a real thing you may have to deal with if your goal is to eat ALL the yummy Disney snacks during your vacation. That summer heat can mess with your appetite, or you may find that the portions are bigger than you expected — then you’re left with a list of untried treats. This can be particularly troublesome if you’re eating through a festival or you’re visiting during a time when there are a lot of exclusive holiday snacks. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival So what do you do? Well, if your main goal is to eat a bunch of smaller-portion food items, then we recommend skipping those table service meals. Portions at sit-down restaurants in Disney World can be pretty hefty, and that doesn’t leave you with much stomach space during the day. If you still want to fit in some quick service meals, you can, but you may want to opt for ordering from the kids’ menu or splitting entrees with others to save room for more later. And when it comes to the EPCOT festivals, trust us — it’s incredibly easy to fill up after stopping at just a few of those booths! Sneaky Ways You Can Save Money in Disney World — Click Here! Transportation Timing Ahh, Disney transportation, the bane of our existence! Okay, not really…but seriously, transportation can cause a lot of problems during your vacation, and sometimes it even catches us (the seasoned Disney experts!) off guard. Often, Disney transportation moves a little slower than you may like, and buses can take a while to arrive at your stop. Unfortunately, you don’t have much control over that. Bus Stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios The long waits are less of an issue with the monorail and Disney Skyliner (except at park open and park close, when the line gets really long), but because buses run independently of each other, you may find yourself standing at the railing and getting your hopes up every time a new bus rolls into the station. Because of this, it may take you more than an hour to Park Hop, which can be an issue if you have a Lightning Lane or dining reservation to get to. It’s just a little unpredictable! Disney Bus Transportation So what can you do? Well, first of all, we recommend giving yourself AMPLE time in the schedule to move from one park to another if you’ve got a Park Hopper ticket. If you’re worried about the buses early in the morning, arrive at the bus stop 30 minutes to an hour before you think you need to be there. And for a solution that gives you a little more control over the situation — you could always drive to the parks instead! In many cases, driving between parks is faster than using Disney transportation (except when you’re parking at Magic Kingdom and going through the Transportation & Ticket Center). Check Out Our Disney World Transportation Guide! Complications Caused by Rain You know what our ACTUAL nemesis is in Disney World? The rain! It comes almost daily during the summertime, and it can cause all kinds of random problems that you weren’t expecting. For example, you may be prepared and have packed ponchos to keep your clothes dry, but then you step in a big puddle and you’re left with soggy socks and shoes — that’ll make anyone grumpy! Rain can really affect your Disney day! In the past, we’ve even had instances where rain got into the charging port on our cell phone and we weren’t able to charge our phone until it dried, leaving us with a dead phone in a place where we’re pretty dependent on it. We’ve also seen many a soggy backpack in our day, and that’s one that doesn’t dry easily! Plus, you have to account for the fact that rides and shows you were hoping to enjoy may close temporarily when there’s lightning in the area. Come prepared for gloomy weather. So what can you do? Well, for starters, DO NOT forget to pack your rain gear! Even if it’s not on the forecast for the day, Florida’s weather can be unpredictable and random, and pop-up showers are pretty common. If you’re wearing close-toed shoes and socks, you may want to pack a change of footwear to put on when it rains or in case yours gets wet. (That *squish* when you step with a wet sock inside a wet shoe is UNcomfortable, y’all!) It can pop up out of nowhere! Also, it may help to have plastic or waterproof bags to store your most valuable belongings and electronics inside. (This can be a helpful tip for water rides as well!) And as far as choosing your attractions goes — if it looks like it’s going to rain later in the day, do your outdoor rides as a priority in the morning. That way, you don’t have to worry when they’re all shut down for the storm! 8 Things You’ll Regret Not Having With You When it Rains in Disney World — Click Here! Late-Night Dining If you fill up on snacks early in the day, you may find that you’re not hungry at dinner time, but then you’re REALLY hungry late at night. It can be very challenging to find late-night food options at the parks and resorts. Many restaurants in the parks close early (especially if the park isn’t closing until 10 or 11) and if you’re trying to use that time to do rides anyway, you may not have time to eat. It may be hard to find food if you’re staying late. Even when you get back to your hotel, you may be met with limited options (especially at those value resorts where it’s just the one food court), and the likelihood that you’ve got a dining spot open late at night is low. In the past, we’ve even found ourselves grabbing snacks from gas stations or ordering Uber Eats. Riviera at night So how can you curb that late-night appetite? Well, for starters, we recommend checking the operating hours for any restaurant you want to visit during your day in the parks. Especially with quick service spots, we find that those places sometimes close earlier than the park does. Stock up on snacks! Also, it may be a good idea to have some groceries delivered to your room when you arrive at the hotel, or to make a trip to the store early in your vacation to have snacks on hand. You can then keep those snacks in the room for early morning or late-night eats, or you can pack them in your park bag each day of your trip. “Hanger” is real, and it’s definitely something you want to avoid at Disney World. Looking for Late-Night Eats in Disney World? We Have Great News! Complicated Planning with Large Groups Let’s talk about planning with a large group! Sometimes when you’re planning ahead of your trip, you’re trying to make a schedule for everyone at once, but it’s very likely that your group will split up if there are a bunch of you. Once you get to the park, everyone will have different priorities and people will get tired and/or hungry at different times. When there’s a large group of people at once, tensions can run high and make everyone a little cranky. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway In the end, splitting up may be what’s best to avoid the stress of a large group of people all trying to make plans. If you want to spend time together, schedule meet-ups for meals, fireworks, or a show where everyone can sit together. Trust us, going with the flow a little bit will keep everyone much more “chill” and allow you to enjoy that pricey vacation even more! The Best Disney World Hotels for Large Groups — Click Here! Getting Tired & Cranky And speaking of people getting cranky…we have to mention those mood swings! Listen, it happens to the best of us — you get into the park, and it’s hot — and you’re sweaty and tired and hungry. Then you have to wait in those long lines, and all you want to do is scream and/or cry. Don’t worry, we’ve been there! Even if you get 8 hours of sleep every night (good luck!) and get your morning coffee, there will probably still be meltdowns, tiring days, and cranky attitudes at some point. We all get tired in Disney World! Most people aren’t used to constantly running around a theme park for 13 hours a day, and you’re likely off your usual schedule for eating and sleeping, so you’ll feel more exhausted than you expected! Our main solution to this problem is to SCHEDULE those breaks when you need them. Make sure to plan time in your day to sit down, hopefully in the air conditioning, and take an intentional break. And if you’re slap exhausted, don’t feel guilty about heading back to the hotel for a little while. It’s most important to take care of your health first — only then will you be able to enjoy the vacation. Click Here for 45 NEW Tips for Disney World in 2022 Dehydration Some on our team have a running theory that 85% of people are dehydrated at Disney World at all times, and we would probably believe it! With the walking, the sun, the sweating, and the amount of physical exertion that you’re doing, you should be drinking a TON of water. Dehydration can cause headaches, drowsiness, low blood pressure, fever, and much more. You’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel if you just keep drinking water throughout the day. Don’t forget those cups of free water! How do you make sure to keep that water intake up? Well, first of all, it’s a good idea to at least drink SOME water with every meal at Disney World. Also, bring reusable bottles to the parks and refill them at bottle refill stations throughout the day, or with cups of free water from quick service restaurants. You’ll thank us later! 10 Disney World Tips That Really ARE As Good As People Say — Click Here! So those are some unexpected issues that may arise during your Disney World vacation. But don’t worry we are here to HELP! If you have any planning questions, please reach out. We can direct you to a post filled with all the information you need! Stay tuned to DFB for all the advice and updates you need to know before your upcoming trip — we’ve got you covered with the latest! 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the strangest problem you’ve encountered in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 Problems You Definitely Didn't See Coming in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer is here, which means school is out, and we’re back into one of Disney’s busy seasons! We love Disney Springs! If you’re looking for something educational and fun for your kids to do this month, Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs is offering an exciting cooking class for your child! On Saturday, June 25th, your child can attend a one-hour cooking class from 11AM-12PM at Terralina Crafted Italian, where they’ll learn how to make pizza with fresh ingredients! ©Terralina Crafted Italian For $30, your child will work with Executive Chef Justin Plank, and also receive a free drink and sundae during the class, and a gift bag that includes an apron and chef hat. The class is designed for kids ages 5-12, and all kids must be accompanied by an adult. This event tends to happen frequently, so we will let you know when another date is announced! Buy your kid’s ticket here! Disney Springs often has special events that cater to many different interests. We’ve seen a Stanley Cup photo opportunity, a Sephora makeup and cupcakes event, and a special VR experience in the past, so always be sure to keep an eye on Disney Food Blog — we’ll be sure to keep you in the know of everything happening in this popular shopping district! Don’t miss celebrating National Donut Week this weekend in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What event are you hoping to see come to Disney Springs? Let us know below! The post Kids Can Take a Cooking Class in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Think you have your upcoming Disney World vacation completely planned out and ready to go? Think again! EPCOT We don’t doubt that you have some awesome planning skills, we just know that Disney can change things at the last minute and there might be some things you aren’t prepared for, like how to book Genie+, which rides are now using Genie+ instead of individual Lighting Lanes, and the showtimes for certain entertainment. You also want to pay attention to what’s CLOSED in Disney World while you’re there, so let’s take a look at what is going to be closed in Disney World next week! Magic Kingdom The Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom has remained closed since the parks shut down in 2020, BUT it will be reopening soon! Harmony Barber Shop will reopen on July 31st of this year, and you can start making reservations again on June 28th. Not only will this spot be returning, but the “My First Haircut” experience will be getting an extra dose of magic and special pixie dust in honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration! So, you’ll only have to wait a little bit longer to grab a haircut again. Harmony Barber Shop The Walt Disney World Railroad is STILL closed in Magic Kingdom, and Disney has not yet announced when it will reopen. We have seen some promising signs, like the trains testing around Fantasyland. However, one of the main reasons for this closure is due to the construction on TRON in Tomorrowland making the train tracks inaccessible. So, we don’t think the railroad is going to open officially until construction on TRON is complete. Things seem to be moving along fairy well, but we do not have an opening date yet! We’re so ready for the railroad to reopen! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is another spot that has remained closed in Magic Kingdom since the closures in 2020, but we DO know that the spot will be reopening sometime this year! No specific date yet, but at least we know it will be sometime not too far in the future. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Right now, you can still get some special pixie dust over at Sir Mickey’s in Fantasyland if you want some! Just ask a Cast Member. Click here to learn more about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique’s return! Animal Kingdom Over in Animal Kingdom, the Finding Nemo Musical has been closed for a couple years. We previously found out that the show would be getting a bit of a makeover, with new songs and storylines (but don’t worry, the classics are still in there!). Now, we know that the reimagined Finding Nemo show (which is called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!), will debut in on June 13th, 2022! It’s coming up soon, folks! The show’s poster is covered up right now TriceraTop Spin will be closing soon in Animal Kingdom. It’s just a short closure, though! From June 13th through June 17th, the dino ride will be closed. Dino Dumbo But, it is showing hours again on June 18th — so you’ll be able to ride it then if the schedule stays the same! We’ll make sure to update you if anything changes. Click here to see a FIRST LOOK at what the reimagined Finding Nemo show will look like! Hollywood Studios Fantasmic! continues to be closed in Hollywood Studios, and while we don’t know when it will officially return, we DO know that it is coming back! Disney said the nighttime show will be returning to the park in 2022, and it will be returning with some upgrades, like a new segment, and new characters, technical enhancements, animation, and more. Fantasmic! We’ll let you know as soon as we have more details on the return of the show, but for now, you can watch the Wonderful World of Animation at Hollywood Studios at 9PM each night. Wonderful World of Animation The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is still closed in Hollywood Studios as well. Disney has given no updates on if or when this show will reopen. Click here to learn more about the updates coming to Fantasmic! Water Parks Blizzard Beach remains closed in Disney World, meaning the only water park open right now is Typhoon Lagoon. Blizzard Beach shut down at the very beginning of this year for refurbishment, and there is still no word on when it will reopen. Blizzard Beach But, don’t worry, you can still cool down over at Typhoon Lagoon in the wave pool, lazy river, or even with a Hei Hei Cone! And, the water park’s H20 Glow Nights have returned as well. Click here to learn more about what’s going on at Typhoon Lagoon! Disney World Hotels Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, there are currently 200 new DVC Resort Studios being built in the Big Pine Key building! So, while this is closed for renovations, the other rooms at the hotel are still available to be booked. Construction continues at the Grand Floridian The new rooms will be opening in late June of this year, and you can go ahead and book them right now! Click here to check out these new rooms! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has been closed since Disney World shut down in 2020, but it will be reopening again this month! The dinner show will return on June 23rd, and you can go ahead and book your dining reservations right now. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue The show will return with some new things, like new lighting and audio along with some changes to the script and scenery. Click here to learn more about the return of Hoop-Dee-Doo! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort This is not happening this upcoming week, but Disney did just announce that Kona Cafe will be closing for refurbishment starting on August 15th, 2022. There is no word right now on what exactly will be happening to the restaurant or when it will reopen. Kona Cafe While the restaurant is closed, you will still be able to order select food items through Mobile Order at Kona Island. Click here to learn more about Kona Cafe closing That’s everything that will be closed in Disney World next week! Remember, things can always change, so make sure to check Disney World’s calendar or back here with us at DFB to keep up with the latest closures. Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to see EVERYTHING you need to know before booking a 2023 Disney World 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. Are you going to Disney World soon? Tell us what you’re the most excited about in the comments! The post Don’t Forget About These CLOSURES in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wine Bar George is a Disney Springs staple! Wine Bar George We’ve been consistently impressed by their food, and there’s almost always something new to try! We’ve been singing Wine Bar George’s praises for YEARS and, whether you’re a seasoned diner or you’re looking for an excuse to give it a try, there’s one BIG reason to head there on June 19th! Wine Bar George announced that they will be featuring an exclusive entrée that you can only get on Father’s Day (June 19th, 2022)! If you want to treat your dad to a fancy dinner, this is the spot to do it! The special will be a Pistachio Crusted Lamb Rack that’s served with tomato risotto and marinated artichokes. Plus, you can pair it with one of their 140 wines for a meal that is just *chef’s kiss.* We do suggest making a reservation for Wine Bar George if you’re planning to stop by though — you can do so through the My Disney Experience app, Open Table, or even through Yelp. With a holiday and an already busy summer for Disney World, Father’s day is sure to fill up! Wine from Wine Bar George is a specialty! But, if wine isn’t your thing and you still want to treat your dad to a meal in Disney Springs, you can try Raglan Road, an Irish-inspired pub with live music and dancing, or Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ for some delicious southern food! No matter what you’re into, there’s a spot in Disney Springs that’ll satisfy your hunger! You can check out our ranking of the best Disney Springs restaurants here! >>>Click here to see what our Favorite Disney Springs Spots are!<<< Of course, Father’s Day is right around the corner, and based on what we saw last year, Wine Bar George won’t be the only place in Disney World offering special menu items for Father’s Day! Last year we saw exclusive treats at Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary Resort, Erin McKenna’s Bakery in Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs, and at the Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, so be on the lookout for more Father’s Day foods! We saw some creative Father’s Day treats last year! And, if you’re looking for another way to treat the dad in your life this Father’s Day, why not give them the gift that keeps on giving? We put together the ULTIMATE Father’s Day Gift Guide that you can check out here! And, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney news and updates! Click here to see the Disney World Menu that Just Got a Complete Overhaul! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Wine Bar George? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Menu Item Is Coming To Wine Bar George In Disney Springs For Only ONE Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen long lines for exclusive popcorn buckets, merchandise, and popular rides in Disney World, but what about COOKIES? Yeah, it happens! Two new COCONUT treats! Since opening in Disney Springs, guests have been lining up for multiple-hour waits to grab a treat from Gideon’s Bakehouse. And, with exclusive cookies, GIANT cakes, and tasty cold brew flavors, plus a HIGHLY themed storefront, it’s no wonder many fans are willing to throw their park plans out the door to wait in (the virtual) line. But, you don’t have to — Gideon’s just shared some more details about when you can usually visit WITHOUT a wait! Right now, Gideon’s Bakehouse uses a virtual queue to get people in and out with their treats as seamlessly as possible on their busiest days. And, the owner of this popular bake shop has revealed that the busiest days tend to be Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, plus occasionally a Monday (likely over holiday weekends). A long line! Those visiting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays can usually forego the virtual queue, according to Gideon’s, and hop in line outside of the shop without much of a wait at all. This can save you HOURS of time wandering Disney Springs trying to keep yourself busy until it’s finally your turn to head inside. This guidance is a little different from what Gideon’s was originally sharing about the virtual queue when they first opened in 2021. They used to find that the virtual queue went into effect between open and lunchtime, based on crowd levels, but it seems that the weekday travelers may have lessened a bit since. Lining up for Gideon’s Of course, summer crowds are on their way to Disney World now that schools are out so this could change. But, nonetheless, planning your Disney Springs visit for a weekday could save you some precious park time and ensure that you can still get the goods! Patiently waiting for some cookies And, if you do need to visit on a weekend (or even if you end up there on a busy weekday), we’ve got some tips: Gideon’s usually opens at 10AM, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t hop in line earlier! Gideon’s has shared in the past that people start lining up around 9AM, which is when the parking garages open at Disney Springs. Plan to hit the parks later in the day and head to Disney Springs first — this is usually our approach! The earlier the arrival, the shorter the wait — most of the time. Snag your spot in line BEFORE 6-7PM. That’s when that virtual queue tends to close. Enjoy Disney Springs while you’re waiting! Make a dinner reservation and enjoy a nice sit-down meal or hit all the shops — that’s the beauty of a virtual queue. And, if you really don’t want to wait and have your own transportation, head to Gideon’s Bakehouse’s East End Market location in Orlando! This location has most of the same delicious treats for little to no wait. Just note that it is located about 30 minutes from Disney World. >>>Click HERE For Our Step-By-Step Guide To Securing Gideon’s Bakehouse Treats WITHOUT a Long Wait!<<< As Florida continues to warm up for the summer (or if you’re visiting on a particularly hot winter’s day), you’ll also want to keep in mind that Gideon’s cookies and cakes are meant to be kept in a cooler environment and will melt in the sweltering heat. So, try to pick up your cookies at the end of your visit to Disney Springs so that you can make it back to the hotel to keep them safe. Or, you can always opt to just scarf them down right away! Salted Caramel Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Of course, we’ll be trying all the latest cookies and cakes so that you know which ones to order when you make it through the long (or short!) line. So far some of our favorites have been the White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie and the Coffee Cake Cookie. Oh, and we can’t forget to mention HOT COOKIE HOUR! We’ll be back for more soon, so stay tuned to DFB!  Click here to see Which Disney World Snacks are Worth the $$$ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How long are you willing to wait for a Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie? Let us know in the comments! The post What DAY You Should Visit Gideon's Bakehouse To AVOID The Wait in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you ever wonder HOW much time you spend waiting in line in Disney World? There are a TON of lines you might not expect in Disney World! It’s obviously different for everyone, depending on what you decide to do during your trip. But, you probably end up waiting in more lines than you think you will — lines to check-in to your hotel, for transportation, to scan into the parks, to check-out of stores, for quick-service food, for the bathroom, and obviously, for rides. Ride lines can be a huge time suck during your trip, so let’s take a look at the average wait times from this week in Disney World to get an idea of how much time YOU could spend waiting for your favorite attractions soon! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 73 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 63 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 62 minutes, Splash Mountain at 50 minutes, Space Mountain at 50 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 41 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 36 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 35 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 34 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 33 minutes, and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 32 minutes. Splash Mountain Next, we had Tomorrowland Speedway at 24 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 21 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 18 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 16 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 16 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 14 minutes. Tomorrowland Speedway Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 13 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 10 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 10 minutes. Mad Tea Party And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 3 minutes, and Tom Sawyer Island at 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. Country Bears! Magic Kingdom has the most rides of any of the four Disney World parks, so it’s where you can get the most bang for your buck when it comes to using Disney Genie+ to skip some lines. Especially with these upcoming busy summer months, skipping a few lines during your Magic Kingdom day can save a BUNCH of time! Remember, starting June 8th, you can only buy Genie+ on the day of your park ticket, starting at midnight. You can make your first Lightning Lane reservation at 7AM. Click here to see which SHOWTIMES are changing in Magic Kingdom this summer! EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 79 minutes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 74 minutes, Test Track at 64 minutes, Soarin’ at 34 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 32 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 17 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 14 minutes, Living with the Land at 13 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 12 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 12 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 10 minutes. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Entrance Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind also opened up in EPCOT officially last week, but there is no average wait time for the new ride because it only uses a virtual queue! To get on the ride, you have to secure a boarding group at either 7AM (and you have to have an EPCOT park pass reservation) or 1PM (and you have to be inside EPCOT). You can also get a boarding group at 6PM if you’re staying for (and qualify for) EPCOT’s Extended Evening Hours on the days the perk is offered. These boarding groups fill up in SECONDS, so you gotta have quick fingers! Guardians is OPEN! But, there is one other way to get on the ride — you can buy and individual Lightning Lane! These also drop at 7AM for resort guests, and then at park open for other guests. You don’t have to have an EPCOT park pass reservation to buy it, as long as you are able to park hop to EPCOT later in the day. These tend to sell out fast though, so you can’t wait too long! As of right now, these individual Lighting Lanes have been $17 per person. Click here to see the trick to riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind TWICE in one day! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 110 minutes. Rise of the Resistance Entrance in Hollywood Studios After that, we had Tower of Terror at 103 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash at 88 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 71 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 62 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 55 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 55 minutes. Tower of Terror And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 52 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 22 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 16 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 8 minutes. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Hollywood Studios has several very popular rides, so you can use a variety of strategies to make sure you get to ride everything you want. You can use Genie+ and book a popular ride first thing like Slinky Dog Dash, then you can also buy an individual Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance. This would give you the flexibility to go rope drop another popular ride like Tower of Terror or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. But, you can also always try and rope drop Rise of the Resistance so you don’t have to pay individually to skip the line! Click here to see our review of 3 NEW colorful treats in Hollywood Studios (and if they’re worth your $$$)! Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 104 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 60 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 51 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 45 minutes, Expedition Everest at 31 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 23 minutes. Everest is a thrilling ride! Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 10 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 11 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. The Boneyard If you want to make sure you get on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom without a super long wait, we would suggest either rope dropping the ride or paying for an individual Lightning Lane. Or, if you’re more into animals, you can use Genie+ for Kilimanjaro Safaris or rope drop that ride instead! The morning is a great time to go on the safari because it’s usually when the animals are the most active (especially now that it gets so hot later in the day!). As for Expedition Everest, there is a single riders line available throughout the day that should help you get right on the ride without waiting in the normal standby line! Click here to see when a popular show will be CLOSED in Animal Kingdom! That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! As you can see, Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, and Flight of Passage took the top 3 spots by far, so make sure to keep that in mind when you’re deciding which rides to rope drop or grab some Lightning Lanes for. Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to learn about the tropical storm impacting Florida this weekend 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 ride do you think desperately needs a makeover in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Guess Which 3 Rides Had the LONGEST Wait Times in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the most unique resorts at Walt Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The resort is known for its amazing food, beautiful interior, and some really cool experiences, like an exclusive nighttime tour of the savanna! Not to mention that you can see a variety of animals wandering around the savanna at all times of the day and night. And, if you’re paying the big bucks to stay at this Deluxe Resort, you might be spending some extra time lounging around rather than taking to the parks at every second. One of the more unique ways to soak in the atmosphere is to head to the nightly campfire at the Arusha Savanna Outlook. Here, you can roast marshmallows while looking out at some of the amazing animals that live at the lodge. And, while you can spend the evening roasting marshmallows for free, there’s one CHEAP way to upgrade your experience! You can opt to make your campfire s’mores just a little more “Disney” with the 50th Anniversary S’mores Kit! It is available for $6 and comes with marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, a 50th Anniversary Chocolate coin, and EARidescent sprinkles all wrapped up in a Disney World 50th Anniversary bag. 50th Anniversary S’Mores Kit Now, this isn’t any old s’mores kit — we could tell from the second that we opened it that it was FAN-CY! Like fancy in the way that you only pull these puppies out when you invite your in-laws camping with you and really want to impress them. Here’s what was inside! The marshmallows are smaller and square-shaped and taste a little less sweet than the normal marshmallows you could probably find at the grocery store. These things were just as gooey though, so be ready to get your hands dirty! Our toasted Marshmallow! The graham crackers were also a bit bougier than the ones we were used to. They were much softer and had more of a gingerbread flavor than your typical graham cracker. The sweet spices in the cookie were definitely giving us a holiday feel. As for the chocolate, there wasn’t anything too special about it (but it was good!), and the 50th Anniversary chocolate coin and EARidescent sprinkles made the treat feel all that more special! The assembly process for these S’mores was messy, to say the least, but it was really FUN! Our completed S’more! This is such a fun and unique experience, and we’ll take as many Disney World S’mores we can get! If you’ve never been to a campfire at one of Disney’s resorts, we’d definitely suggest checking this out — you might even be able to find this offering at more than just Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Just note that the fire tends to be pretty far into the pit, which can make roasting a little harder, and you’ll need to follow Disney’s campfire rules like no dropping things into the fire and no waving the roasting sticks around. And, it’s not just campfires and s’mores that you’ll find at the Disney Resorts — there are A LOT of activities going on daily that you may not know about. For example, we’ve seen jewelry making, painting, and more available in the lobby areas. Just ask a Cast Member at your hotel for more information about what they’ll be offering during your stay. And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney news and updates! Click here to see our Review of the Disney World Shake We’re Gonna Keep Coming Back For! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever roasted marshmallows at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The SECRET Spot To DIY a 50th Anniversary Treat For Only In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can’t get enough of Prince William and Kate Middleton? Following all the latest on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? Well, now you don’t have to tune into the news to get your British royalty fix — you can head to Disney World! Wait…what? United Kingdom Pavilion Right now, Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee — this means that she’s been on the throne for 70 years (!!), making her only the second queen to EVER be on the throne this long. A pretty big deal, right? Well, you can mark the occasion in EPCOT’s U.K. Pavilion for only TWO days (June 4th and 5th) with a new treat and, of course, we had to stop by to give it a try! EPCOT’s U.K. Pavilion is where you’ll find the Yorkshire County Fish Shop, which is where you can find the new Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Trifle treat for $4.59! The treat is a lemon curd swiss roll in orange jelly with custard and mandarins topped with almond biscotti. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Trifle We gave this dessert a try, and if you’re in the mood for a light and bright dessert, this treat is a MUST! It’s got a very light, subtle lemon taste, with a bright, fresh flavor from the mandarins. The lemon curd was also smooth, with a nice, crunchy texture from the almond biscotti. Queen’s Jubilee Trifle We will note that the lemon curd left a bit of a film in our mouth after a few bites. And, the almond biscotti was a very fine crumble, so the crunch wasn’t as big as we had hoped. Spoonful All in all, we thought this was a fun (and tasty) way to celebrate the Queen from across the pond! If you want a light, citrus dessert, you’ll definitely want to give this treat a try. But, if mandarin and lemon-flavored eats are usually a pass for you, then you might want to opt for something else in EPCOT like the Pride Cake at the Kringla Bekeri og Kafe! It’s an almond frangipane cake layered with chocolate ganache, and will be around through June 30th! Pride Cake Either way, there are so many fun limited-time options in EPCOT, and around all of Disney World, so be sure to give them a try when you visit! And we’ll continue to review the new treats and food popping up around the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check Out Our Review for a TON of New Snacks Around Disney World and Find Out What’s Worth the Money! 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! How are you celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: EPCOT's New Treat Has Us Thankful For Whatever a Platinum Jubilee Is first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Much like Disney World, Disneyland is home to some unique (and ICONIC!) restaurants. Blue Bayou If you head to Disney California Adventure, you can eat both giant AND teeny tiny foods at Pym Test Kitchen. Or maybe you want to eat in a Cars-inspired diner at Flo’s V-8 Cafe. One of the most unique eateries in Disneyland, though, could be Blue Bayou Restaurant because it lets you eat INSIDE an actual ride! But, those in search of the world-famous Monte Cristo (at least according to us) haven’t been able to visit the restaurant, as it was closed for refurbishment — until now! The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Disneyland has been undergoing a massive refurbishment (including a revamp of the queue!) since the middle of March 2022. And, because the attraction passes through Blue Bayou Restaurant, the spot has also been closed during that time. But, as of June 3rd, the restaurant is open again and thanks to @studiolorien, we got to see what it’s like inside! Photo Credit: @studiolorien on Instagram The main menu has remained mostly the same since we last stopped by to eat here. The only newer addition is the Hearts of Palm Escabeche under the “Introductions” (a.k.a. appetizer) section and the dessert selections are a bit more limited. Entree-wise, there aren’t any notable changes and you can still find things like the Chicken Gumbo and the famous Disneyland Monte Cristo. Photo Credit: @studiolorien on Instagram Plus, if you’re visiting now, you’ll also be able to find the Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad (which is made with Mascarpone Honey, Purple Radish, Herbed Vinaigrette and House Vinaigrette for $14) on the menu as a Featured Starter, along with a signature cocktail, the Hurricane. It is made with Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, Simply Orange Juice Passion Fruit Puree, Grenadine and Lime Juice, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry and Orange garnish and costs $16. We’ve tried this drink before! Photo Credit: @studiolorien on Instagram A variety of other cocktails, as well as wine and beer, are also available. Photo Credit: @studiolorien on Instagram Alcohol selections were introduced to the menu for the first time EVER last year and you’ll have A LOT of options nowadays, including the Mint Julep! You can get this refreshing cocktail with a souvenir glow cube for $8.50 or opt for it without the cube for $5.50. And, arguably, no visit to Blue Bayou Restaurant is complete without the Monte Cristo. It is Battered and Fried Turkey, Ham and Swiss Sandwich with a Market Fruit Salad and Seasonal Preserves and costs $29. Photo Credit: @studiolorien on Instagram Plus, to top your meal off there’s the Vanilla-Bourbon Creme Brulee! It costs $9 and features Pecan Cookie, Macerated Berries and Vanilla Bean Chantilly. Photo Credit: @studiolorien on Instagram So, have we convinced you that it’s time to head back here to grab a bite? Just keep in mind that Blue Bayou is only accepting walk-ins for both lunch and dinner right now (reservations will become available once again at a later date). You can join the walk-up list at the podium or via the Disneyland app. And, you’ll want to note that you won’t be seeing any Pirates of the Caribbean’s boats drifting by until June 30th when the ride officially reopens. Can’t get on the list at Blue Bayou? Try and get a reservation at Cafe Orleans instead, located nearby in New Orleans Square. Cafe Orleans also serves the Monte Cristo and has a similar Louisiana-inspired menu. 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 Will you be headed to Blue Bayou soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Come Inside The Reopened Blue Bayou Restaurant In Disneyland With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article