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It’s taken a while for nighttime entertainment to return to Disneyland. Mickey’s Mix Magic We sure have missed ending our day in Disneyland with nighttime shows, but thankfully, we don’t have to live without them anymore! Recently, World of Color, Disneyland Forever, and an upgraded Main Street Electrical Parade all returned to Disneyland Resort. On top of that, one of our all-time favorite nighttime spectaculars came back recently, and we couldn’t be more excited! Fantasmic! is officially back in Disneyland! Fantasmic is BACK! In this classic 27-minute show, Mickey dreams that he’s the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, conducting scenes from Fantasia and other popular Disney movies. It’s a can’t-miss when you’re visiting Disneyland, and we made sure to stake out our spot for the show ahead of time! There’s some seriously cool tech in this show. It was definitely worth the wait because we got to see many of our favorite heroes and villains, hear some spectacular music, and watch the many action-packed scenes unfold before us. (Who DOESN’T want to see a giant fire-breathing dragon Maleficent?!) They brought the pirate ship back too! And you know we can’t resist talking about that fantastic riverboat finale with a massive variety of Disney characters! It was so exciting to see everyone back on the water again after such a long hiatus. (It has been two years, y’all!) It’s so exciting to have it back! But as an added note, keep in mind that crowds will be pretty heavy when you leave the show — we got stuck in some serious traffic on the way out! Stay patient and take your time. Crowds after Fantasmic! If you’re heading to Disneyland Park soon, make sure to check this show out — it’s a classic! We hope that soon, we’ll get to see it in Disney World once again, so stay tuned to DFB for any announcements on when it may return to Hollywood Studios. Click Here for More Updates on Fantasmic Returning to Disney World! 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 Are you excited to see Fantasmic! again? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Fantasmic! Has Returned to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With Disney World opening up reservations for 2023 vacations soon, it might be a good time to start thinking about the future. What’s more magical than balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.? It’s no secret that planning a Disney vacation is somewhat complicated right now when it comes down to rising airfare prices, navigating Genie+, park reservations, crowds, and more. We asked DFB readers to share whether they are (or are not) planning a 2023 Disney World vacation, and there were lots of responses! We reached out on Facebook (go ahead and give us a follow if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) to find out who’s planning a Disney World vacation in 2023 — and who’s not. There are a lot of reasons why you might be planning a 2023 trip — and plenty of other reasons to put a Disney trip on the back burner for a few years. We’re breaking down what our readers said, so let’s get into it! Yes Many of our readers are planning 2023 Disney World trips! Several readers mentioned that after having to reschedule several trips over the past few years due to COVID, 2023 is finally the time they can visit. One reader said, “Yes! We had to reschedule our trip 3 times since 2019 […]. It has been a rough couple of years so we are planning to go for our Spring Break.” Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Another reader said they too have had a difficult year. They commented, “YES. We’ve had a tough year and plan on treating ourselves.” Tower of Terror Some readers said they visit Disney World annually and 2023 will be no exception. One said, “Absolutely!! We go every January. We save money all year for our four-night trip. We take the earliest flight to Disney and the latest flight home to get nearly five full days at our happy place. We travel with my best friend and her family and the memories we make are precious. We love our Disney trips!” Tree of Life Other readers noted that 2023 is the last chance to check out Disney World’s 50th anniversary festivities, and a reader said, “I was there for the 25th anniversary and want to be there for the 50th before it ends.” The 18-month 50th anniversary celebration ends on April 1st, 2023. 50th Anniversary on Cinderella Castle And for some readers, 2023 will be their FIRST trip to Disney World (woohoo!). A reader commented, “Yes! It’ll be my first time ever visiting WDW and I am so excited! Currently binge watching allll the DFB videos on resorts and food.” We’re happy to help! The Monorail in EPCOT There are plenty of reasons to be excited about a 2023 Disney World trip but not every reader is, so next up, we talk about all the reasons our readers are NOT planning a trip next year. EVERYTHING you need to know before booking a 2023 Disney World trip! No, it’s too expensive Many of our readers are concerned about the rising expenses of a Disney World trip. As one reader put it, “Nope, I can take my entire family to Europe for 2 weeks for the cost of a WDW vacay. And I live in Central FL!” Even Mickey Bars have gotten more expensive Some of our readers have Disney World plans in 2022, and the cost of that trip means they may have to wait for some time to return again. A reader said, “No, because I am going to Disney World for the first [time] ever (I’m 42) in 29 more days, and I have a crazy long travel bucket list. More places to visit, not enough money to travel as often as I would like, unfortunately. I can only afford one trip per year.” Price increases happen! Another reader added, “We are going this summer. With the price of a trip to Disney these days, it will be a little while before we consider it again.” Many iconic Disney World snacks got a BIG price increase There ARE ways to budget and visit Disney World but we understand that with tons of price increases, it doesn’t work for everyone. Don’t forget to visit our Disney discounts page before deciding to skip a 2023 visit! Why are prices increasing in the parks? Here’s what Disney CEO Bob Chapek has to say. No, too much has changed Many of our readers cited all the changes in Disney World over the past 5 years as reasons to avoid a trip anytime soon. One reader summed it up, “1. DDP is not available. 2. Genie+ is not in my opinion a good enough substitute for FastPass, especially when you have kids. FastPass was a lifesaver. 3. The money… I don’t mind spending the money IF it is worth it. Right now it’s not.” The Disney Dining Plan has been unavailable since 2020, and Genie+ is the new paid version of FastPass+. Disney Genie Another reader said, “No, and probably not for quite some time. I really don’t want to start my day at 7am to get [Lightning Lane reservations with Genie+], then spend my day attached to my phone in order to get more [Lightning Lanes]. I’m definitely a planner, but it’s a little excessive for me — especially when it’s supposed to be a vacation. But, that’s just me.” When making Genie+ Lightning Lane reservations, guests can start scheduling them daily at 7AM, which means quite the early wakeup time for a vacation. Everest Lightning Lane And despite all the changes in the parks, sometimes it feels even more crowded than ever! Many readers mentioned waiting until the surge of crowds die down a bit, and a commented, “If all the people who say they are never going back actually never go back, then yes, that’s when I’ll return. Too crowded now so I’m gonna wait til everyone else gets so mad that they mean it!” Crowds on Main Street, U.S.A. If you’re overwhelmed by everything there is to learn about Disney World now, it’s not a bad idea to take some time to research all those changes before planning a 2023 visit. Beware of these 5 Disney World changes. If you’re still on the fence about visiting Disney World in 2023, we recommend starting below to help you make your decision! How Disney World has changed over the past 5 years Everything you need to know about Disney Genie and Genie+ Learn all about Disney’s Park Reservation system EVERYTHING you need to know before booking a 2023 Disney World trip There are definitely reasons to visit Disney World in 2023, but we understand why you might want to wait until 2024! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World tips and tricks! EVERYTHING You Need to Know BEFORE Booking a 2023 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 planning a Disney trip in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post Why People Aren't Traveling to Disney World in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Weddings can be quite expensive, but also fantastically magical! Wedding at the Swam Reserve Hotel! Even if you’re not having your wedding at Disney, there are still plenty of ways you can incorporate Disney into your special day. You could choose to wear one of Disney’s Princess-inspired wedding dresses, use this dreamy Disney cake topper, or check out these other more subtle ways to add Disney magic to your wedding. And now we’ve found ANOTHER fun way to incorporate Disney into your day! Disney Weddings released photos of these new Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Corkcicle canteens on their Instagram! ©Disney The pink cups say Bride Squad on the front, and the white cups say Bride. On the back, both cups have the Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings logo. ©Disney The canteens were originally made available through Corkcicle’s website, but the Bride design has already SOLD OUT! When it’s restocked you can grab it for $58.95. You can also enter your email address into the website to get a notification for when it gets restocked. ©Corkcicle The Bride Squad design initially was sold out, but it seems like it has been restocked! You can add this one to your cart right now for $58.95. Sometimes this item has also shown “sold out” when we’ve refreshed, so just be sure to refresh the page and keep checking for updates! ©Corkcicle The 20 oz Sport Canteen keeps drinks cold for up to 25 hours, and hot for 12. It could be the perfect gift for a bride and the bride squad so they can stay hydrated on the big day! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! And click here to tour one of the newest wedding venues in Disney World. Check out these Disney Tervis Tumblers we found online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on having any Disney aspects at your wedding? Let us know in the comments below! The post Act Fast! Disney's Limited Edition Wedding Cups Are Selling Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Celebrate Soulfully might have started earlier this year in Disneyland, but the party is just getting started. Celebrate Soulfully artwork in Downtown Disney The event highlights black heritage and culture through food, art, and music throughout the resort. We also saw the reopening of the Tale of the Lion King show and the Soul of Jazz exhibit previously seen in EPCOT. But let’s get back to the food, shall we? Because we’re trying out some new snacks in Disneyland right now! So let’s head on over to Troubadour Tavern and check these new snacks out! First up is the Chicken-Coconut Curry Sweet Potato for $9.49, which is a Baked Sweet Potato topped with a Malawian Chicken-Coconut Curry. (Seriously Disney, you had us at coconut curry.) The chicken had a sweet taste with a kick of spice from the coconut curry. We also enjoyed the crunch that the kale provided. The sweet potato was warm and soft, with a slightly-sweet flavor! Overall, we really liked this offering! Chicken-Curry Sweet Potato What’s better than one dessert? THREE desserts, and that’s what the Hakuna Matata Sweets for $8.99 is — it’s a Trio of Animal Print Cookies, including 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 The Coconut Macaron was a miss. There was nothing bad about it, but it was just an average macaron with nothing making it stand out. Coconut Macaron The Pineapple Orange Thumbprint Cookie could have been a little softer. However, the middle totally made up for it! It was sweet and tangy, while the pineapple was sour and tart. It was a great mix of flavors. Orange Thumbprint The Chocolate Chunk Cookie was our favorite! It was chewy and filled with chocolate chips, with a nice layer of chocolate on top. (It’s hard to go wrong with all that chocolate!) Chocolate Chunk We also tried the new drinks! The Cardamom Cold Brew was $4.99 and is cold brew coffee, brown sugar, and cardamom over ice. The brown sugar was sweet, but not in an overpowering way. But unfortunately, we didn’t really like much about the drink. The coffee taste was a bit strong, with very little added in to dial it back. While it was a bit much for us, serious coffee-lovers will probably enjoy it! Cardamom Cold Brew We gave the Pride Rock Punch a try as well, which was $5.49. It’s made up of Gold Peak Tea, pineapple, mango, tamarind, and orange juice. It’s refreshing and sweet, and all the ingredients blended together very well. We really tasted the tea and mango, while only catching a hint of the other flavors. This was a really great refreshing drink for summertime! Pride Rock Punch We also grabbed the Berbere-Spiced Popcorn for $7.25, which was tossed with a warming blend of spices. (Spicy popcorn? YES!) This basically tasted like popcorn with chili seasoning. Some of the bites were super spicy, so it was kind of hard to imagine eating the entire thing. We definitely recommend sharing it with someone else! And if you’re not a fan of spicy food, you may want to pass on this one. While this popcorn is listed on the menu here, we actually found it at the popcorn cart by “it’s a small world”. Berbere-spiced Popcorn If you’re looking to stimulate your taste buds with these Celebrate Soulfully goodies, they’re available now for a limited time. We’ll keep reviewing all the new snacks at Disneyland AND Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Did We Find a Gideon’s DUPE in Disneyland?! Find Out Here! 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 Have you tried any of the Celebrate Soulfully foods yet? Let us know about your faves in the comments! The post REVIEW: Don't Skip the 5 NEW Menu Items at This Disneyland Spot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has released lots of recipes to celebrate various holidays. From a sweet potato appetizer for Kwanzaa to villain-inspired recipes that would be great for Halloween, there’s a lot to pick from! Baking Disney recipes can be so fun! Disney has also released a special recipe for those who may have celebrated Passover this year. Passover is a Jewish holiday and to celebrate Passover, Mickey and Minnie shared a recipe for Matzo! Even if it’s not Passover though, you can whip up some Matzo just to enjoy as a little treat. Here’s how to do it! Matzo (or Matzah) is bread that has not risen. It’s typically eaten during Passover. ©Disney Mickey Mouse shared this recipe on his Instagram page (yes, really!) so let’s go over all the steps. Ingredients 2 cups shmura or all-purpose flour 3/4 – 1 cup cold water 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ©Disney Directions Begin by preheating your oven to 550ºF. Then, combine your flour and water in a large bowl. Knead the ingredients until the flour and water are well-mixed and you have a ball of dough. ©Disney Next, place the dough on a flat surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out to about 1/2 an inch thick. Then, cut the dough into four equal-sized pieces and use a fork to lightly poke the dough until it has holes throughout. ©Disney Lastly, place the four pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. It should be slightly bubbly and golden in parts! It’s best served immediately. ©Disney You can choose to eat your Matzo at a Seder or as you would any bread and add whatever toppings you’d like! ©Disney Big thanks to Mickey and Minnie for such an easy-to-follow recipe! We hope you all enjoy your matzo, and always check back to DFB for more fun Disney recipes! Wanna See Even More Disney Recipes? 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. Will you be baking some Matzo in your house? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe: Learn to Make Matzo with Mickey and Minnie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Picking out a new pair of Disney ears is an exciting event for many! But for those of us who are indecisive…it’s pure chaos (ok — not totally, but it can be reeeeeally hard). The Hardest Decision “How in the world do I choose between 40 new pairs of ears?” “I like the pretzel pair, but what if I magically don’t like pretzels tomorrow?” “Will I really wear these 50th Anniversary ears after the 50th Anniversary?” Yes, these are thoughts that can run through your mind when picking out a new pair of ears. But fans like us in Hong Kong no longer have to struggle with choosing a pair of ears, as they have new customizable headbands! *SIGH* Honestly, Hong Kong Disneyland gets some of the coolest merchandise. And these new Customizable Headbands?! Yeah, we’d risk it all to get these in the Disney World parks. You can add Disney Princesses… ©Disney …Toy Story characters like Lotso and the Aliens… ©Disney …and Winnie the Pooh! We can’t get over the little Hunny pot. ©Disney Long gone are the days of painstakingly choosing one pair of ears over the other, or deciding which movie/character you prefer more than another. With these new customizable headbands, fans can mix and match multiple characters and items from their favorite Disney movies/shows! Fans get to choose who and what appears on their ears, without buying an entirely new pair. Think of all the options this gives you! ©Hong Kong Disneyland We’ll have to calm ourselves down for now, as they’re currently only in Hong Kong Disneyland. But we’ll be dreaming of these headbands until they (fingers crossed) make their way to Disney World. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for any news on that front, as well as the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the 40(!!!) Pairs of Ears Disney World Released in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! If you could customize your own pair of ears, what would they look like? Tell us in the comments! The post FINALLY! Disney Made the Perfect Ears For Indecisive People first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Disney World! If you haven’t been able to visit recently, don’t worry — we’ve got all the big news for you. EPCOT This week we uncovered a free (or rather, not free) water situation, a missing cookie, and a popular breakfast now available all day. Find out all the news right here at DFB! Venti Water Situation One of the worst things you can do in Disney World (especially in the HOT summertime) is get dehydrated. There are lots of places to get free water in Disney World, but something changed this week with one of the most popular places to stop for water. Our Water Cup With a Starbucks location in every Disney Park, they’re known for being a great spot to stop for a large (venti-sized) cup of ice water. And while venti waters are free in Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT, they’re no longer free in Magic Kingdom. You can, however, take as many free red cups of water as you need, so you have options! Read more about the venti water situation in Magic Kingdom here. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Changes The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show in Fort Wilderness Resort is returning on June 23rd and reservations are already open, and this week Disney announced some changes and updates that will be done to the show. Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue In addition to some improved audio and LED stage lighting, there will also be some changes to the scenery and the script! Click here to read more about the Hoop-Dee-Doo changes! Missing Cookie Sandwich You might remember that Werther’s Original Gingerbread Caramel Cookie Sandwich from Karamell-Küche in the Germany pavilion in EPCOT is a DFB Favorite. How can it not be? It’s two gingerbread cookies with buttercream icing and Werther’s caramel. We’ve even made this cookie at home! Is this the perfect cookie? This treat used to be seasonal but recently it was added to the year-round menu, which made us very happy. Sadly, however, this week we noticed that the Gingerbread Caramel Sandwich Cookie was gone (so sad). A Cast Member told us that this beloved sandwich will be going back to a fall/winter seasonal treat, so it sounds like we won’t be able to enjoy this cookie for the summer. Read more about the missing Gingerbread Caramel Sandwich Cookie here! Annual Passholder Discount Change Up until this week, Annual Passholders could show their physical Annual Pass card along with a form of identification in order to get certain discounts, like 20% off dining, merchandise, and more. Now, however, Annual Passholders must show their ID along with their Annual Pass in the My Disney Experience app. Annual Pass A Cast Member told us that this change is due to individuals sharing passes and/or using screenshots, so the new policy seems to be here to stay. Make sure you have the My Disney Experience app downloaded and ready during your visit! Find out more about the Annual Pass discounts change here! Festival of the Lion King Closing From July 5th to July 15th, 2022, the Festival of the Lion King will be unavailable in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This temporary closure is so that Disney can get ready for the full show to return! Festival of the Lion King The full Festival of the Lion King Show is returning on July 16th, and the tumble monkeys AND birds are coming back! If you want to see the full show, you might want to skip Animal Kingdom between July 5th and 15th. Check out all the dates that the Festival of the Lion King is closing in July. Nutella Sandwich And finally, we have some exciting news. The DFB favorite Nutella and Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich is now available ALL DAY LONG! You can find it in Magic Kingdom at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. Previously, it was only available for breakfast before 11AM. Fresh Fruit Sandwich You can order it via Mobile Order or by ordering at the counter! We’ll be watching out for any changes, but we’re pretty excited to grab this sandwich any time of day. Read more about the Sleepy Hollow Nutella Sandwich availability here! And that’s all the surprising news from Disney World this week! Keep following DFB for more Disney news! What to do when a popular ride closes EARLY in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Disney World recently? Tell us in the comments! The post A FREE Water CHANGE and 5 MORE Big Disney World Updates first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a week, right? Which would you pick? We’ve been gearing up for Star Wars Celebration, sharing all the big news and announcements, but don’t think we’ve forgotten about food because, well, FOOD IS our middle name (literally). So let’s grab a churro and take a look at Disney World restaurant menus and see what kind of updates we’ve seen this week. EPCOT La Hacienda de San Angel There’s a new Starter to try at La Hacienda de San Angel: Calamares Fritos — Crispy calamari tossed with salsa macha with a side of chipotle aioli for $14 — this dish is peanut-allergy friendly. La Hacienda de San Angel Pozole and Pescado del Dia has been removed from the menu. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of La Hacienda! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tiffins A new beer has been added to the Tiffins menu: Dragon Stout – Jamaica for $9. Tiffins The Catena Vista Flores, Malbec Vista Flores, Argentina has been removed from the Wines part of the menu. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Tiffins Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP! There are some changes to the Breakfast Menu at Everything POP! Here’s what’s different: REMOVED: Continental Breakfast REMOVED: Breakfast Bagel Sandwich ADDED: Pancakes with Berry Compote — Vanilla Pancakes topped with Berry Compote served with Bacon and Sausage for $9.99 ADDED: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich — American Cheese, Scrambled Eggs, and Bacon served on a Bagel for $6.99 REMOVED: Chipotle Seitan Vegetable Saute ADDED: Plant-based Mickey Frittata — Plant-based Mickey-shaped Frittata with Tomato, Spinach, Onions, and “Mozzarella” served with Potato Barrels and Mixed Fruit for $10.99 Breakfast Potatoes are now Potato Barrels Everything Pop For Kids, here’s what’s been updated: Scrambled Eggs is now served with choice of two Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water. Under Bakery, here’s what we’re seeing: REMOVED: Family Assortment Four-Pack ADDED: Brownie Bites for $4.99 Here’s what’s happening with Desserts: NEW: Flashback Oatmeal Crème Pie — Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie Sandwich filled with Marshmallow Crème topped with Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon Glaze for $5.49 ADDED: POP Goes Bananas Cupcake — Yellow Cupcake filled with Caramelized Banana in a Pastry Crème topped with Caramel-Latte Buttercream for $5.49 ADDED: Black and White Cupcake — Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate Shavings (Plant-based) for $5.29 Everything POP The following changes have happened under Snacks: ADDED: Pretzels with Hummus for $4.49 ADDED: Allergy-Friendly Dark Chocolate Bar for $4.39 ADDED: Cuties Mandarin 3-pack for $4.19 ADDED: Apples with Caramel for $3.99 ADDED: Hard-boiled Eggs for $2.99 ADDED: Microwave Popcorn for $2.99 ADDED: Allergy-Friendly Fruity Bears for $2.69 ADDED: Strawberry Toasted Pastry for $2.49 We’re also seeing some changes to the menus for Lunch and Dinner. Here are the changes under Entrees: House-seasoned Grilled Chicken Sandwich is now called Grilled Chicken Sandwich — Marinated Grilled Chicken topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Aïoli, Balsamic Glaze, Arugula, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $11.99 Roasted Salmon Dinner is now Seared Salmon — Served with Roasted Potatoes, Garlic-Green Beans, and Lemon-Herbed Butter for $16.99 ADDED: Walt’s Chili-Cheese All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog — Walt’s All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog topped with Walt’s Favorite Chili Recipe, Onions and Cheese served with choice of Side for $13.99 Everything Pop Pot Roast is now Braised Beef — Served with Mashed Potatoes, Garlic-Green Beans, and Red Wine Demi-glace for $14.49 Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich is now Honey Barbecued Pork Sandwich — Topped with Creamy Coleslaw on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $10.49 ADDED: Ham and Cheese Sandwich — Sliced Smoked Ham with Cheddar on Multigrain Bread for $9.99 ADDED: Plant-based Tuna Sandwich — Plant-based Tuna Salad, “Mayonnaise”, Arugula, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, and Radishes served on Multigrain Bread (Plant-based) for $9.99 ADDED: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich — Sliced Turkey with Provolone on Multigrain Bread for $9.99 ADDED: Baked Gnocchi Turkey Bolognese — Alfredo, Ricotta, and Four-Cheese Blend served with a Side Salad and Garlic Breadstick for $12.99 There have been some changes with what Salads are available, too: REMOVED: Garden Salad ADDED: Caesar Salad with Shrimp — Chilled Shrimp, Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing for $11.99 ADDED: Greek Salad with Shrimp — Chilled Shrimp over Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers finished with Vinaigrette Dressing for $11.99 ADDED: Caesar Salad with Chicken — Chilled Chicken Breast, Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing for $10.99 ADDED: Greek Salad with Chicken — Chilled Chicken Breast over Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers finished with Vinaigrette Dressing for $10.99 Pepperoni Pizza from Everything POP ADDED: Greek Salad with Plant-based Tuna Salad — Plant-based Tuna Salad over Crispy Greens tossed with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Peppers, and Mediterranean Bread finished with Vinaigrette Dressing (Plant-based) for $10.99 ADDED: Greek Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus — Crispy Greens tossed with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Peppers, and Pita Bread finished with Vinaigrette Dressing (Plant-based) for $10.99 ADDED: Caesar Salad — Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing for $8.99 ADDED: Greek Salad — Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers finished with Vinaigrette Dressing for $8.99 Everything Pop Shopping and Dining The Kids Menu has changed, too: Pasta with Chicken is now Chicken and Vegetables with Pasta — Chicken with Pasta and Marinara served with Green Beans and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.29 The same changes from the breakfast menu for pastry and bakery items also apply to the lunch and dinner menus. Here’s Our Latest Review from Everything POP! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors Breakfast at Landscape of Flavors now looks a lot like Breakfast at Everything Pop! All the changes on the Everything Pop! menu have been made here, too! If you’re planning on having lunch or dinner at Landscape of Flavors, here’s what’s changed under Entrees: ADDED: Tandoori Chicken — Tandoori Chicken with Spinach Paneer and Naan Bread for $14.99 ADDED: Baked Gnocchi Turkey Bolognese — Alfredo, Ricotta, and Four-Cheese Blend served with a Side Salad and Garlic Breadstick for $12.99 ADDED: Benedict Burger — Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Canadian Bacon, Fried Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $12.99 House-seasoned Grilled Chicken Sandwich is now Grilled Chicken Sandwich — Marinated Grilled Chicken topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Aïoli, Balsamic Glaze, Arugula, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $12.29 Tandoori Chicken ADDED: Ham and Cheese Sandwich — Sliced Smoked Ham with Cheddar on Multigrain Bread for $9.99 ADDED: Plant-based Tuna Sandwich — Plant-based Tuna Salad, “Mayonnaise”, Arugula, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Tomato, and Radishes served on Multigrain Bread (Plant-based) for $9.99 ADDED: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich — Sliced Turkey with Provolone on Multigrain Bread for $9.99 Also, all the salads and snacks added to the Everything POP! menus above have been added here, too! The Black and White Cupcake has also been added under Desserts for $5.29. Here’s Our Latest Review From Here! Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort End Zone Food Court There’s a brand new cupcake to try at End Zone! It’s the MVP Cupcake, made with Yellow Cupcake with Apple Pie Filling, Buttercream Baseball, and Caramel Popcorn-Peanut Crunch for $5.29. End Zone Food Court We’ll be sure to get you a review! Here’s Our Latest Review of End Zone Food Court Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Spyglass Grill The Black and White Cupcake is available at Spyglass Grill, too! It’s a Plant-Based Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate Shavings for $5.29. Spyglass Grill So if you’re looking for allergy-friendly AND plant-based options, you’ve got one more dessert to try at Disney World. Read Our Latest Review of Spyglass Grill Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory The Signature Pimento Bacon Cheeseburger has been replaced with the Bayou Amber Ale Burger, which is made with Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Spicy Shredded Prime Rib and an Amber Ale Cheese Sauce on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $12.99. Port Orleans Resorts This change has happened at both Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Check Out A Treat We Had From Port Orleans Recently Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s At Capt. Cook’s, there’s another dessert to try: the Lilo Lilikoi Cake, which is a Vanilla-layered Cake, Passion Fruit Curd, and Fondant with Lilo Chocolate Piece for $6.99. Capt. Cook’s That sounds delicious, doesn’t it? We’ll let you know what we think when we try it out! Read Our Most Recent Capt. Cook’s Review Disney Springs Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar There have been a few changes at the rooftop bar over at the Coca-Cola Store. For starters, you can no longer get a Kiwi Mango, VegitaBeta, or Guarana Kuat Fountain Beverage. The Coca Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar You can also no longer get the Beverly’s Revenge cocktail. Here’s A Review Of A Drink We’ve Had Here Those are all the changes we have this week, but stay tuned because we’ll be back soon with 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. Will you be visiting Disney World this summer? Which restaurants will you be eating at? Let us know in the comments! The post BIG Menu Changes Hit Disney World Value Hotels This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from the West Coast! Disneyland Monorail We’ve had an exciting week at Disneyland Resort (and at Star Wars Celebration). So much fun stuff is happening right now — even Boba Fett and Fennec Shand have arrived in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland! So what else has been going on? Well, let’s find out! Disneyland Food Updates Galactic Grill So you know how we feel about POG juice — we love it! Well, now there’s a POG Slush in Disneyland! It’s listed on the menu as Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Slush for $10.99. Needless to say, if you love POG juice, you’ll want to head over to Galactic Grill ASAP. POG Slush What we loved the most about this drink is that it’s simple and refreshing, making for the perfect summertime refreshment. Read Our Full Review Here! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Mad Tea Party collection has arrived. We found the Loungefly Mini Backpack for $85… Mad Tea Party Backpack …and the Ears for $34.99. We also saw the ears at Five and Dime in Disney California Adventure. And ears! Need a sweatsuit? You can grab a Stitch Sweatshirt for $49.99… Stitch faces …as well as matching Sweatpants! Matching sweatpants! The Sweatpants are also $49.99. Check Out The NEW Merchandise Announced for Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge China Closet Speaking of Stitch, you can now get a Stitch Ramen Bowl for $34.99! Adorable ramen bowl We also found this super cool new Goofy Mug. We LOVE this mug The mug is $27.99. Here’s How to Have an ALL-Inclusive Disney Trip Disney Showcase Stay cool with this gorgeous Pride Fan. Mickey Pride Fan The fan is $12.99. Here’s an UPDATE on WHEN Blue Bayou Restaurant Could Reopen in Disneyland Pooh Corner How charming is this Pooh Hunny Mug? A mug of Hunny It can be yours for $19.99. Here’s A FULL LIST of Food Coming to Disneyland for ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ This Summer! Disneyland Construction Updates Tarzan’s Treehouse is being reimagined to feature a new character, and we just noticed recently that the entrance to the treehouse has been demolished. It’s being re-themed We can’t wait to see what it all looks like when it’s done! (Yes, we’re hoping for an Encanto attraction!) Learn More About This Re-Theming California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elias and Co New Slap Bracelets have arrived. There’s a Mickey Slap Bracelet… Mickey …a Minnie Slap Bracelet… Minnie …a Fab Five Slap Braclet… The Fab Five …and a Princesses Slap Bracelet! Princesses These are all $9.99 each. Is Disney’s Exclusive Tomorrowland Lounge Worth The $$$? We Found Out! Studio Store We discovered a new WEB Cropped Shirt. Sporty Crop Top This shirt is available now for $36.99. This Here’s the Most EXPENSIVE Disney Hotel Room in the WILDERNESS! Knick’s Knacks If you love Coco, you’ll love this Coco Necklace and Earrings Set. So pretty! The set is $39.99. Here’s The Latest Update on the LENGTHY Pirates of the Caribbean Closure in Disneyland Elysian Arcade The Goofy Mystery Pin Collection is here! Which pin will you get? Each box is $19.99. Disney’s Newest Ears Make Us Want a Hot Dog Real Bad — See Them Here! California Adventure Construction Updates Seaside Souvenirs is currently closed for refurbishment. Seaside Souvenirs We don’t have word on when it might reopen, but we’ll let you know when it does! Here’s Why You SHOULDN’T Stay in a Disney Hotel at Disneyland Resort Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney The 4th of July isn’t too far away and we’re starting to see merchandise in Disneyland, like the 4th of July Minnie Plush for $24.99. Red, white, and blue Minnie You can rep Minnie ALL DAY LONG in this comfy Minnie Sweatshirt… ALL Minnie! …and Matching Sweatpants. Both the shirt and pants are $49.99 each. Get the full set! Get your stroller ready for a day in the park with a Stroller Organizer for $24.99. Get organized The New Jersey Avengercon Shirt for $36.99 has arrived. We’d go to this con We also found a TON of new Marvel Magnets for $14.99 each. There’s a TVA Magnet… Cue Miss Minutes… …a Rocket and Groot Magnet… Rocket and Groot …an Iron-Man Magnet… Iron-Man …a Captain America Magnet… Cap …a Black Panther Magnet… Wakanda Forever …and an Amazing Spider-Man Magnet. Spidey There’s also a new Ms. Marvel Tee available for $36.99. We can’t wait for this show! This May the 4th Be With You Pin is a little late. Late, better than never, says Yoda This pin is $17.99. Picky Eaters Beware — Octopus is Now on the Menu at a Popular Disneyland Spot! Pin Traders Want more pins? We’ve found a few more including two new Goofy 90th Anniversary Pins. There’s this one… Happy 90th, Goofy! …and this one! These are $19.99 each. Celebrating Goofy! There’s also a new Mickey Mouse Space Mountain Pin for $19.99… Space Mountain Pin! …and a Pinocchio Floating Down Main Street Pin. Fun pin series! The Pinocchio pin is $19.99. Here’s An UPDATE on $5 Million Lawsuit Concerning Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System There you have it! Those are all the updates we have for now. BUT we’ll be covering the reopening of Tale of the Lion King and Fantasmic! at Disneyland, so come back later to see what that’s like! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Here’s A Massive List of BURGERS You Can Get in Disney World and Disneyland 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 Have you been to Disneyland recently? Let us know in the comments! 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There is so much going on in Disney World right now! The 50th Celebration Has Been HUGE! Of course, we’re still on a high from the launch of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. But that’s not the only exciting thing going on in Disney World! There’s also the 50th Anniversary celebration, which has the parks packed with special treats, merchandise, and decorations. Speaking of decorations, Magic Kingdom has some decorations this weekend to honor a very important day. It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and over 2 million Floridians are expected to travel this weekend. And travelers making their way over to Disney World will find some decorations scattered throughout Main Street, U.S.A. to celebrate the holiday! Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station If you’re going to stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. this holiday weekend — look up! You’ll find patriotic banners hung up at the Train Station… Train Station …Main Street Confectionery… Main Street Confectionery …and City Hall! City Hall These are a nice little touch for the holiday weekend! We’ve seen these out in past years and for the 4th of July. The decorations are a nice, classic way to honor this very important day! So make sure you take a look at these banners if you’re in Magic Kingdom this weekend. And we’ll continue to share the latest Disney updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out What Crowds are Looking Like Over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! 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 visiting the parks this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post If You're in Magic Kingdom This Holiday Weekend, Look UP! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thinking about starting your day off in the parks with a cup of coffee? Well, you’re not alone. We need more It’s hard to be successful doing rope-drop, Early Theme Park Entry, or even a long day in the parks without caffeine. And naturally, your first thought is to grab Starbucks from inside the parks before starting your day. But would it surprise you to know that this is NOT the best idea? We’ll show you exactly why — but make sure you’re sitting before you keep reading, as what you’re about to see is shocking! Okay, are you sitting? Good. Today, we had an early start in EPCOT. And, in order to properly fuel up for the day’s activities, we stopped by Connections Café to grab a cup of coffee. The Entrance And BAM. No — this isn’t a line for the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. It’s a line for Starbucks! We couldn’t even believe our eyes…this is one of the worst lines we’ve ever seen for coffee! Line And while this is a pretty bad line, it’s not unusual to be met with long lines when grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning. When you’re in the parks, there are limited options for coffee (which get even smaller if you’re looking for Starbucks, specifically), with a large number of people looking for a cup. It’s the perfect recipe for long lines! So how do you avoid this? Well, we’ve got a couple recommendations. Get Coffee Before You Enter The Park This can be difficult to do if you’re heading to the parks early and your nearby Starbucks is closed. However, chances are, you’ll be able to find coffee somewhere — you just may not be able to be picky about where it’s from. Starbucks Coffee Early mornings in Disney World provide the chance to experience attractions with shorter lines. We don’t like wasting any of the time in line for coffee — regardless of how long the line is! Make Your Own Coffee This is an easy option if you’re starting your morning off in your own home, or in a hotel room with a coffee machine! Animal Kingdom Starbucks Travel Mug You can choose to sip it slowly as you get ready, or pour it into a travel mug and head to the parks! Grab Coffee Elsewhere If you’re not set on grabbing your coffee from Starbucks, you can get a cup from somewhere else! Joffrey’s There are other coffee spots like Joffrey’s, which has locations all throughout Disney World! Some of the locations include: Magic Kingdom Transportation and Ticket Center Tomorrowland Revive Kiosk EPCOT Near Test Track Near The American Adventure World Showcase – Between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions World Showcase – Entrance near Disney Traders EPCOT Monorail Station Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance to Pixar Place Outside of Tower of Terror Exit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Royal Anandapur Tea Cart near Kali River Rapids Theme Park Entrance These are great options and there are a bunch of other locations that offer coffee! Just check your My Disney Experience app to find quick service locations near you with coffee! Get Coffee Later If you’re adamant about getting your coffee from Starbucks, but still want to avoid lines, you can just grab your drink later! The lines are very long in the morning, but they get much better as the day goes on. Keep checking the location to see how the line looks, and jump in when it dies down! Starbucks in Animal Kingdom All of this being said, if you want to relax and drink your Starbucks at Disney World in the morning, go for it! But if Starbucks is looking treacherous and you don’t want to wait, these are some other ways you can still get your coffee! We’ll continue to bring you the latest Disney news and tips, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Ultimate Guide to Coffee in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite coffee spot in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post This is Why We Warn You About Starbucks in the Morning at Disney World...😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here are DFB, we love food. It’s kind of our thing, if you hadn’t guessed yet. (We’re sure you have.) A Classic Mickey Pretzel Naturally, we make it our business to try all the things in Disney World! And while there’s a lot of incredible food arriving in the parks every month, not everything is a huge hit. We’re here with the BEST (and the WORST) of May in Disney World, so check it out! The Four Best Goofy Peanut Grand Waffle Sundae — Marketplace Snacks The Goofy Peanut Grand Waffle Sundae is one of five new Mickey Bubble Waffle Sundaes from Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs (yes, we tried all five of them). Yes, it was a lot of ice cream. Out of the five sundaes, this one had the most going on! This sundae comes with vanilla and chocolate soft-serve with hot fudge, peanuts, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, mini M&M’S, and a cherry. Goofy Peanut Grand Waffle Sundae Basically, this dessert was made for peanut and banana lovers. It was really sweet and there was a LOT going on, but we also really loved the waffle and you get a lot for the price. You can get it for $8.99! Read our review of all 5 Bubble Waffle Sundaes here! Sweet Tea Fried Chicken — The Polite Pig Also new in Disney Springs is the Sweet Tea Fried Chicken at The Polite Pig! This is the new Chef Special for $19, and it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like — fried chicken marinated in sweet tea. It also comes with succotash, coleslaw, a cheddar biscuit, and hot honey sauce. Fried Chicken and Cheddar Biscuit This meal HIT. THE. SPOT, y’all. The fried chicken was moist, the breading was crispy, and the star of the meal was the succotash! Made as a cream sauce made with lima beans and corn plus bread crumbs, it was SO good — and it packed the perfect kick of heat. Here’s our review of the Sweet Tea Fried Chicken! Pepperoni Pizza Roll — Connections Cafe Pizza lovers, you’ve been warned — the new Pepperoni Pizza Roll from Connections Cafe in EPCOT is SO GOOD. It was $10.99 and it comes with a side of pasta salad, and this thing is massive for the price. It’s basically a folded-up slice of pizza, and we loved everything from the chewy bread to the melty cheese and the slightly spicy pepperoni! Pepperoni Pizza Roll We also liked the pasta salad, which was covered in Italian dressing and served with onions, cucumbers, and green and red peppers. You can get chips on the side if pasta salad isn’t your thing! Click here for our full review of the Pepperoni Pizza Roll! Tony’s Garlic Bread — Tony’s Town Square Restaurant And finally, Tony’s Garlic Bread was a HUGE surprise! While Tony’s Town Square Restaurant has admittedly been disappointing in Magic Kingdom, we visited recently to try some new menu items, including Tony’s Garlic Bread for the Table for $11, which comes with toasted ciabatta with roasted garlic-butter and parmesan fonduta. Tony’s Garlic Bread This garlic bread changed our LIFE. It was very garlicky and served with a creamy parmesan Alfredo sauce that was incredible with the bread. We’ll be dreaming about this garlic bread for a long time. Here’s our most recent review of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant! The Five Worst Strawberry Bliss Cupcake — Landscape of Flavors The Strawberry Bliss Cupcake from Art of Animation Resort’s Landscape of Flavors was beautiful but the taste was not our favorite. Made with yellow cake filled with strawberry boba and topped with strawberry buttercream and white vanilla wafers with white chocolate and nonpareils, it was SWEET with all caps for $5.79. Strawberry Bliss Cupcake The strawberry flavors tasted artificial, and although we liked the yellow cake, it wasn’t enough to balance out the overwhelming sweetness. This cupcake was available only through May 11th so you can’t try it now, but we wouldn’t recommend it anyway. Here’s our review of the Strawberry Bliss Cupcake! Summer Strawberry Lemonade — Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar Another beautiful treat, the Summer Strawberry Lemonade from the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Bar in Disney Springs, left us a little, well, confused. This cocktail is made with Minute Maid Lemonade, Tito’s Vodka, elderflower syrup, strawberry syrup, and muddled strawberries for $16.04. Summer Strawberry Lemonade While we did think it was refreshing, it ended up tasting dull. The strawberry and elderflower syrups cut down on the taste of the alcohol, but the overall mixing of flavors with the lemonade made it turn out strangely dull. Read our review of the Summer Strawberry Lemonade here! Barbecue Chicken Sandwich — Cosmic Ray’s We tried the not-new Barbecue Chicken Sandwich Meal at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom for a fresh review, and we found it just okay, really. You get barbecue chicken topped with a kale slaw on a bun, served with a side of fries for $12.29. We didn’t hate it, but it wasn’t anything special. Barbecue Chicken Sandwich The chicken was a little dry and really coated in barbecue sauce, which was super sweet (no smoky or spicy flavors here). We loved the fries, which were cooked perfectly, but overall you can find something better than this for the price. Click here for our review of the Barbecue Chicken Sandwich! Toy Box Tomato Salad — Tony’s Town Square Restaurant The Toy Box Tomato Salad from Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a newer menu item, and for $12 you get marinated tomatoes with torn burrata cheese, cucumbers, focaccia, pickled onions, and basil. And like the barbecue chicken sandwich, it was just okay. Although the vegetables were fresh, we thought the burrata cheese needed more salt. Toy Box Tomato Salad Also, for the price, the serving size is really small, and it wasn’t very fulfilling. Do yourself a favor and order Tony’s Garlic Bread instead of this! Here’s our most recent review of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant! Dreamsicle Cone — Gasparilla Island Grill And finally, we’re heading to the Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa, where we tried the Dreamsicle Cone for $5.48. This waffle cone comes with a brownie inside and a rice krispie treat shaped like a scoop of ice cream, with white chocolate drizzle on top. Dreamsicle Cone It’s cute and all but this treat was a great big fail. The rice krispie treat was okay, but the brownie was dense and tasted like artificial chocolate. And the cone itself was so stale that it hurt our teeth! You probably want to skip this one. Read our review of the Dreamsicle Cone here! So what do you think? Would you try any of these foods? Keep reading DFB for more Disney food reviews! It just got easier to get one of the most exclusive cookies in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried any of these eats? Tell us in the comments! The post The BEST and WORST Things We Ate in Disney World in May first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s going on in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Tower of Terror Merchandise, merchandise, merchandise. Seriously — the park was stuffed with new items. Items based on Marvel, Disney Princesses, Star Wars — everything. So we hope you’re in the mood to shop, because we’re about to take a look at what’s new in Hollywood Studios…and spoiler alert…it’s a ton of new merchandise! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Many new items popped up at this location! We saw the Metal Rebel sign for $49.99… Rebel Sign …Galactic Credits for $29.99… Credits …Calamari Flan for $34.99… Flan …Mandalorian Coins for $29.99… Coins …Wooden Dok for $49.99… Wooden Dok …Shadow Collective Circle Art for $49.99… Shadow Collective …a Vader Sign for $49.99… Vader …an Imperial Sign for $49.99… First Order …and a Sith Sign for $49.99! Sith And that’s all the new merchandise from Dok Ondar’s! Droid Depot Sticking to Galaxy’s Edge, there were some restocked items at this location! The Metal Droid Heads have returned and cost $22.99. Droid Heads The Tool Set is also back in stock and costs $12.99. Tool Set And that’s all from the Droid Depot! Creature Stall We saw the Dianoga Toy restock for $39.99! Toy And they also added 2 new lightsaber endcaps! There’s the Porg Hilt Cap for $24.99… Porg …and the Wampa Hilt Cap for $24.99. These are a fun addition to a lightsaber you can build at Savi’s Workshop! Wampa Those are all the new items we saw at Creature Stall! Mickey’s of Hollywood We saw the new Red Panda Funko Pop from the latest Disney/Pixar move, Turning Red! You can grab it for $29.99. Red Panda They also restocked the Star Wars Action Figure Backpack… Backpack …the Mickey Mouse Loungefly… Backpack …and the Castle Fab Five Music Box (which was also seen at Celebrity 5 & 10)! Music Box That’s it for Mickey’s of Hollywood! Sunset Club Couture We saw the new Stitch Card Holder for $16.99! Stitch Card Holder We also saw the Pizza Planet Boxers for $19.99. Boxers That’s it for Sunset Couture! The Darkroom There was a ton of stuff at this location too! We saw the Goofy Mystery Pin Set for $19.99… Mystery Set …Cinderella Watch Band for $36.99… Cinderella Watch Band …Belle Watch Band for $36.99… Belle Watch Band …Belle Phone Case for $29.99… Belle Case …Ariel Phone Case for $29.99… Ariel Case …Pocahontas Pin for $19.99… Pocahontas Pin …Goofy Birthday Pins for $19.99 each… Goofy Birthday Pins …and the Pixar Hat for $29.99. Pixar Hat And that’s it for The Darkroom! Keystone Clothiers We saw a bunch of new arrivals here too! That includes the Marvel Jersey for $59.99… Jersey …Spider-Man Corkcicle for $49.99… Bottle …Miss Minutes Plush for $26.99… Plush …Marvel Water Bottle for $49.99… Marvel Bottle …Ms. Marvel Shirt for $36.99… Shirt …Thor’s Hammer for $179.99… Thor Hammer …and Millennium Falcon Pin for $9.99. Pin And that’s it for Keystone! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Shop The Chubi Plush was restocked for $26.99! Restocked! And that’s the only new update from this location! Celebrity 5&10 Shop We saw some additions from the Stitch Home Collection, like the Stitch Swizzle Sticks for $12.99… Swizzle Sticks …Stitch Plate Set for $34.99… Stitch Plates …and Stitch Bowl for $44.99. Stitch Bowl That’s it for this 5&10! Once Upon a Time They had the new Park Pals Collectabuilds Series for $9.99… Park Pals …and a Disney Magic Shirt for $39.99! Disney Magic Shirt That’s it for Once Upon a Time! Rock Around the Shop There were some new arrivals here, like the Hello Peter Magnet… Magnet …WDW Mickey Balloon, Blue Castle, and Anniversaries Print Phone Cases… Phone Cases …and the Spider-Man Doc Octo in Eye Phone Case. Case That’s it for Rock Around the Shop! Legend of Hollywood There were new items at this location, like the Totally Mickey Shirt for $36.99… Totally Mickey Shirt …a WDW Watercolor Shirt for $49.99… Watercolor Shirt …and the Remember Me Coco Sweatshirt for $54.99. Remember Me Shirt That’s it for Legend of Hollywood! Tower Hotel Gifts We saw they got the Fireman Mickey Statue for $95! Fireman Mickey That wraps up the merchandise updates! Check Out the Stitch Home Collection Here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios General Updates Droid Depot is selling care items like oils, sunscreen, and bug spray! Droid Depot Holey Moley signs have been added to the Muppets area! Holey Moley Sign We also heard from a Cast Member at Kat Saka’s Kettle that the Mouse Droid Popcorn Bucket has been discontinued. Mouse Droid Popcorn Bucket We’ll see if we spot it around anywhere or if a new popcorn bucket pops up! Every Popcorn Bucket You Can Find at Disney World! And that wraps up all of our updates for Hollywood Studios! WHEW. That was a lot! We’ll continue to update you on the latest news from the parks, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the ULTIMATE GUIDE to Eating in Hollywood Studios! 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 new merchandise item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Popcorn Bucket Update and TONS of Star Wars, Marvel, & Princess Merch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is heating up for it’s busy summer season! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind With many schools out for summer, and one park already selling out on the Fourth of July, it’s getting very busy over at Disney World. A NEW attraction opening in EPCOT doesn’t help keep the crowds down either! If you’re heading to Disney World this week, here’s everything you need to know about which parks you can get into and when! Magic Kingdom Park Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM until 11PM on May 29th through 31st. ©Disney The park will also be open from 9AM until 11PM on June 1st through 4th, with Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests until 1AM. ©Disney Let’s take a look at EPCOT! EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM on May 29th through 31st with Extended Evening Hours on the 30th until 11PM… ©Disney … and from 8:30AM until 9PM on June 1st through 4th. ©Disney Now on to Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM on May 29th through 31st… ©Disney … and June 1st through 4th! ©Disney One more park! Let’s check out Animal Kingdom’s hours this week! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 7:30AM until 8PM on May 29th, 30th, and 31st. ©Disney The park will also be open from 7:30AM until 8PM on June 1st through 4th! ©Disney That’s all we’ve got for theme park hours this week! Reminder, if you’re staying on Disney property at any of the resorts, you qualify for Early Theme Park Entry, which allows you to enter the parks 30 minutes early every day! Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Disney World reservations are very limited for next week, so let’s take a look at what’s still available! Incredi Pass holders can make reservations at Magic Kingdom on May 29th and 30th, as well as June 1st through 4th. May 31st is sold out for all parks! EPCOT reservations are available on June 1st through 4th, Hollywood Studios is available on June 3rd and 4th, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is available every day next week except for May 31st! ©Disney Let’s look at the rest of the passes! Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability ©Disney Sorcerer Pass Holders can also make Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Reservations on May 29th and 30th, and June 1st through 4th, EPCOT reservations on June 1st through 4th, Hollywood Studios on June 3rd and 4th. Now for the Pirate Pass! Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Pirate Pass Holders can only make reservation on June 1st through 4th. May 29th and 30th are blocked out, and May 31st is sold out. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom are available on June 1st through 4th, and Hollywood Studios is available on June 3rd and 4th. ©Disney Let’s take a look at the last annual pass, the Pixie Dust Pass! Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders can only make reservations on weekdays, and May 31st is sold out, so reservations are only available for the 1st through 3rd of June. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom are available on June 1st through 3rd, and Hollywood Studios is only available on the 3rd. ©Disney Now for non-annual passes! Theme Park Ticket Reservation Availability Theme Park Ticket holders can only make reservations at EPCOT on May 30th and 31st. May 29th is sold out. ©Disney EPCOT is available on May 1st through 4th, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is available on June 3rd and 4th. All other parks are sold out. ©Disney Let’s take a look at what reservations Resort Guests can make! Select Resort Hotel Reservation Availability Select Resort Hotel guests can only make reservations at EPCOT on May 30th and 31st. May 29th is sold out. ©Disney EPCOT is available on June 1st through 4th, and Animal Kingdom is available on June 3rd and 4th! ©Disney That’s all we have for theme park hours and reservations this week! If you’re planning a Disney World trip, make sure you make those reservations far in advance so you can get all of the days you want! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! Click here to see What to Do When a Popular Ride Closes Early in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a Disney World trip soon? Let us know in the comments! The post A Look at the Limited Park Pass Availability in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is still going strong (and will keep going until 2023!). The 50th Anniversary is going strong! Not only have we eaten a TON of 50th anniversary treats, but we’ve also shopped a TON of 50th anniversary items (although we’ve seen many 50th anniversary souvenirs disappear quickly at the parks!). Now, though, two of the most popular 50th anniversary souvenirs are BACK! One of the hottest ticket 50th anniversary items is the Starbucks 50th Anniversary Tumbler — and it’s been missing from Disney World shops FOR AGES. However, it recently popped up online, and today, we saw it in Magic Kingdom — it’s back! You can grab it for $49.99 (and hurry because EVERYONE seems to want this tumbler!) at Emporium. It’s back!!! This blue tumbler features the Starbucks logo on one side and the 50th anniversary logo on the other side. Can’t make it to the parks? Buy the tumbler online here! But that’s not the only popular 50th anniversary souvenir that just returned to the parks. If you’ve been trying to track down that awesome Harveys Orange Bird Medium Streamline Tote, it’s back in Magic Kingdom, too! You can grab it RIGHT NOW at Main Street Cinema for $178. It’s back, too! So if these were two souvenirs you’ve been trying to get your hands on and haven’t been able to, be sure to head to Disney World ASAP to grab them! We’ll also keep an eye out for other returning souvenirs, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you managed to get either of these souvenirs yet? Is there another 50th anniversary souvenir you’ve been waiting on? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Two Popular 50th Anniversary Souvenirs Are BACK At Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been a joyous addition to the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World. Hey There! The show features giant kites themed to different Disney movies, and honestly, watching them fly might not be as fun as watching them fall. You never know what to expect from a performance of Kite Tails, making it a fan favorite Animal Kingdom activity. We recently saw that showtimes were missing for the end of the month, and we knew that the show would be reimagined, and now, we finally know what’s going on. KiteTails in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has officially switched to walk-by viewing. This means there won’t be any pre-show performers, and it will no longer be playing on a schedule. But you’ll still be able to see the kites! Disney KiteTails As a reminder KiteTails has characters from The Lion King and The Jungle Book, so you can expect to see Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and more! Although there are not set showtimes anymore, the My Disney Experience app says that KiteTails will happen anytime between 9:10AM to 3:10PM. Keep that in mind if you want to see these babies fly! Baloo One feature of the KiteTails walk-by viewing is that you’ll be able to see it from more spots around the Discovery River Lagoon. While you might not be able to schedule KiteTails into your day, it might jump out of the blue and surprise you from more places in the park. The shows will also happen more frequently, so more KiteTails for everyone! Disney World entertainment continues to return and change. While shows like Beauty and the Beast and Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular have returned, we’re still waiting for shows like Fantasmic! to come back to Disney World. We’ll keep you updated on any more changes coming to KiteTails and any other Disney World entertainment news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Latest Update on Disney World Parking Trams! 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 seen KiteTails? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEOS: KiteTails Has CHANGED at Disney World -- Here's What to Expect! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish is the newest cruise ship being added to Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, and it will first set sail this summer! The Disney Wish ©Disney This new ship has a TON to offer, but will it be better than a trip to Walt Disney World? We’re sure many of you have considered taking a Disney Cruise vs. going to Disney World, but this new ship might just sway your decision! Let’s break down why the Disney Wish might have you jumping ship (ha-ha) for a Disney cruise instead spending your vacation solely on land. It’s More Relaxing First, let’s just break down why cruises might be a better option for you than a trip to the theme parks anyway — to many people, they’re more relaxing in general. Cruises are pretty much all-inclusive, which means a lot less planning and thinking for you. You also don’t have to worry about being on a constant schedule, rope dropping activities (like you would in Disney World!), or buying extra things to maximize your time like Disney Genie+. ©Disney You really don’t need as much knowledge going into vacation on a cruise ship as you do when you go to Disney World. Especially now, when it can feel like you need an advanced degree in Disney Studies just to make the most of your vacation! Cruises are more of a go-with-the-flow experience, and you don’t have to worry about waking up at 6AM and then sprinting to Tower of Terror at park open to beat the crowds. Disney Cruise Also, cruises will usually have far less crowds than Disney World! The crowds at Disney World can be unpredictable, whereas on a cruise ship, you know there are actually very strict capacity limits (boats are only so big!). Oh, and another positive? No blazing, non-stop Florida heat like there is in Disney World. Sure, you’re sailing somewhere tropical, but there is a breeze on the ocean! ©Disney Another great benefit of cruises is that adults can take breaks from their kids pretty easily, and adults without kids can visit areas that are open exclusively to adults, like spas, adult-only pools, and lounges. On the Disney Wish, there are several kids clubs where kids can go to hang out while adults go and relax. With everything from a nursery to clubs for older teenagers, there is a spot for your kids no matter what age! Senses Spa The Disney Wish also has things like a spa and an adults-only pool at Quiet Cove. And, there are dining experiences and bars and lounges that are only open to adults. So, there are some great kid-free areas for adults to relax or take a break! Click here to learn more about the adults-only dining and lounges on the Disney Wish! Everything is in One Place On a cruise ship, everything is right there on the ship, whereas in Disney World, you have to take multiple different kinds of transportation to get to and from the parks, your hotel, and shopping areas like Disney Springs. And, the Disney Wish has a TON of stuff aboard the ship to appeal to almost every kind of Disney fan! The Bayou ©Disney There is a little bit of everything on the Disney Wish, including things themed to various Disney properties. You have Marvel themed experiences, like the first Marvel Dining Adventure, Star Wars fun like the Hyperspace (adults only) Lounge, and visits from your classic Disney characters like Mickey and friends. ©Disney Pixar is also prominently featured on the ship, with places like the Hero Zone, where you can find an Incredibles themed obstacle course. Outside, there is a Toy Story Splash Zone for the kiddos, and there is even an Inside Out themed candy shop on the ship called Inside Out: Joyful Sweets for you to enjoy! ©Disney Oh, and you can’t forget about the Disney Princesses, of course! Aboard the ship you’ll find a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (something you cannot experience in Disney World at the moment), as well as some adult-exclusive Beauty and the Beast dining experiences and even a lounge themed to Cinderella. Nightingale’s ©Disney No matter what part of the Disney universe you like the best, you’re bound to find something that you love! Click here to learn more about EVERYTHING on the Disney Wish! New Entertainment Offerings The Disney Wish will offer some exclusive entertainment options that you can’t find anywhere else! Sure, Disney World does have entertainment and short stage shows, but the cruise ships take it to another level with full theatrical performances. ©Disney The two NEW shows coming to the Disney Wish are Seas the Adventure! and The Little Mermaid. Seas the Adventure! is an original musical starring Minnie Mouse as Captain Minnie for the very first time! Minnie will hand things over to Goofy and he’ll go on a journey to discover his own inner captain, coming across a ton of Disney and Pixar friends along the way. ©Disney The Little Mermaid is a story most of us already know pretty well, but this new show will be a brand new adaptation with an entirely new, reimagined script and score, featuring the “journey of a young woman learning to value the power of her own voice.” This show will be a modern-day retelling of The Little Mermaid with new special effects, innovative design, and puppetry. ©Disney Plus, the Disney Wish will have things like the first ever atrium stage as well as a special event space called Luna that will be used for entertainment. Click here to learn more about the entertainment aboard the Disney Wish! One-of-a-kind Experiences We’ve already mentioned some of the unique experiences on the Disney Wish, but there are even MORE things exclusive to the ship that you might not want to miss out on! First up are the special dining experiences, like Arendelle – A Frozen Dining Adventure. This is the first EVER Frozen dining experience and will feature Frozen characters performing LIVE in a dining room designed as the Arendelle Castle’s Grand Ballroom! The upcoming Frozen dining experience on the Disney Wish! ©Disney There is also ANOTHER Frozen dining experience aboard the ship — Olaf’s Royal Picnic! This is for families with children ages 3 to 12. Guests will get to interact with Olaf, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff while listening to live musical performances of Frozen songs. Oh, and delicious treats are included, of course! Olaf in Hollywood Studios There will also be a Marvel dining experience called Avengers: Quantum Encounter. This is the first ever Marvel dining adventure and it will let guests “play an interactive role in an action-packed Avengers mission that unfolds around them,” making this an immersive experience. The dining experience will feature Ant-Man and The Wasp, speaking to passengers on behalf of the Avengers! ©Disney Not only are there exclusive dining experiences on board, but there is also the FIRST Disney attraction at SEA! The AquaMouse is a “wild water ride” that loops around the upper deck of the ship, but this is NOT your average water slide, folks. This attraction will take guests into the world of animated Mickey Mouse shorts and you’ll get to see the story play out on screens throughout the ride! ©Disney And, there are unique experiences like the Disney Uncharted Adventure, which is a new game that will take guests on a journey through the worlds of several iconic Disney and Pixar characters. The game is for families to play together while on the ship, and let’s them explore areas they may not visit otherwise! ©Disney Passengers can actually use the game to help Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie by using their magical spyglass to navigate the ship to uncharted regions to find the Wishing Star! Click here to learn more about Disney Uncharted Adventure! So, do you think the Disney Wish sounds like a better vacation than going to Walt Disney World? They both have their pros and cons, and of course, a lot of this depends on personal preference, so it’s best to take into consideration what you know you and your group will enjoy the best when it comes to vacation. Either way, you’re sure to find some Disney fun! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, info, and updates. Click here to learn more about the Disney Wish! 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Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Will you be booking a trip on the Disney Wish or do you prefer Disney World vacations? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Disney's NEW Cruise Ship May Make You Rethink Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This weekend marks the beginning of summer…as well as the summer travel season. Will you be flying to Disney World this summer? Florida tourism is already breaking records this year, and this weekend alone, over 2 million Floridians are expected to travel. However, although travel demand is up, there are still some factors — including the ongoing global pandemic, high gas prices, and inflation — that might make travel for many more challenging this summer. Plus it might be a little harder to find flights to Orlando soon on one airline. Delta Airlines has announced it will be cutting 100 flights daily this summer. This means that there will be fewer flights available through the airline each day, and with the high demand for travel this year, it could mean that the remaining flights sell out fast. Orlando Airport The following was posted to Delta’s website: “In recent months, we’ve made a number of adjustments to minimize disruptions and bounce back faster when challenges occur. And that’s why we’ll be taking additional steps in the coming days and weeks to strategically decrease our flight schedule this summer. From July 1-Aug. 7, we’ll reduce service by approximately 100 daily departures, primarily in markets in the U.S. and Latin America that Delta frequently serves. This will build additional resilience in our system and improve operational reliability for our customers and employees; we’ll continue to proactively adjust select flights in the coming weeks.” Orlando Airport The company cited such challenges as “weather and air traffic control, vendor staffing, increased COVID case rates contributing to higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some work groups” as the reasoning behind cutting down on the number of flights. Orlando International Airport The airline also suggested that those passengers who have already booked flights be sure to check their flight status on either the Delta website or app. Also, flight changes and updates will be delivered directly to email or mobile devices if contact information is included or added later to passengers’ booking information. Are you flying into Orlando this year? This comes several months after a busy holiday travel season that saw multiple airlines canceling flights due to many of the reasons Delta gave for making these changes. Airlines have continued to have problems — even in late January, nearly 5,000 flights were canceled due to winter storms. Orlando International Airport So if you’re looking to fly to Disney World this summer, we would recommend booking your flight as early as possible if you plan on flying. For those of you who have already booked a flight, be sure to keep checking your flight’s status to make sure it hasn’t been canceled or changed in any way. If your flight to Disney World gets cancelled, we’ve put together a guide of what to do in that situation. As always, we’ll keep an eye on the summer travel situation and let you know of any updates. So stay tuned to DFB for more news. Don’t Make These 5 Rookie Mistakes When Traveling In Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be traveling to Orlando this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post One Airline is Cutting 100 Flights Each Day This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a huge week over at Disney World! Polynesian Resort Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom just celebrated its 5 year anniversary, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened in EPCOT, and we’re in the middle of Memorial Day weekend! We’re here to make sure you’re up to date on all the latest Disney happenings, so let’s check out everything new at the Disney World Resort Hotels! Let’s jump right into it! Grand Floridian Resort Food Updates Gasparilla Island Grill Over at Gasparilla Island Grill, we tried the Dreamsicle Cone! This dessert has a waffle cone filled with brownie, and is topped with ice cream scoop shaped rice crispy treats with white chocolate on top! Dreamsicle Cone This treat fell a little flat when it came to flavor for us, but it sure was cute! It’s available now for $5.49. Click here to read our REVIEW of the Dramsicle Cone! Grand Floridian Resort Construction Updates Construction is still underway for the new Disney Vacation Club Villas at the Grand Floridian — here’s what they look like now! It’s coming along! We can’t wait to see these when they’re all done! Click here to read more about the New DVC Villas Coming to the Grand Floridian! Polynesian Village Resort General Updates The Spirit of Aloha show signage is still up in the Polynesian Village Resort, even though the show has closed permanently. Spirit of Aloha Signage We’ll see how much longer they keep this sign up! Click here to Read About the Expansion Planned for the Polynesian Village Resort Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Capt. Cook’s Over at Capt. Cook’s the 50th Celebration Minnie Sipper is back in stock! You can get assorted Coca-Cola drinks in an adorable 50th Anniversary souvenir. It’s back! You can bring her home for $15.99! Click here to read about the Newest 50th Anniversary Collectibles! Contemporary Resort Food Updates Contempo Cafe In case you haven’t heard, there’s a peanut butter recall going around right now. Because of this, many foods with Peanut Butter have been pulled from Disney World, including the Peanut Butter Banana Pie from Contempo Cafe. No peanut butter! Hopefully the peanut butter situation gets figured out soon and this treat comes back! Click here to see how the Peanut Butter Recall is Affecting Disney World! Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Bayview Gifts Over at Bayview Gifts, we spotted a new tee that says “Disney Magic” in colorful letters! You can get it now for $36.99. Disney Magic Tee! This Ornament of the Contemporary Resort with the Monorail running through it has restocked at BVG! You can get it now for $29.99. It’s back! We were so excited to see this ornament back in stock! Click here to see more of the Ornaments that Have Dropped in Disney World Recently! That’s everything we found at the Disney World Hotels! We’ll continue visiting the Disney World parks and hotels so that you have the most up-to-date information for your next trip. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see 7 Construction Updates You’re Gonna Want to Know About Before Your Next Disney Trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World Hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at the Disney World Hotels: Missing Treats and a Fake Ice Cream Cone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a Disney vacation takes some serious work and dedication. Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom It’s not as easy as it used to be — with required reservations for dining and even simply entering a Disney park, it can feel like you’re planning out your workday instead of a vacation day. But, not all Disney vacations are created equally, and we’re sharing a look at how you can have an all-inclusive Disney vacation! While Disney may not offer what you might be thinking of in terms of traditional “all-inclusive” vacations — where you pay one price for your travel, lodging, meals, and recreation so you don’t have to open your wallet but to buy souvenirs — there are a few different options that come pretty close. If you’re looking for that all-inclusive experience while still enjoying the Disney magic you love, here are a few ways you can do that! Main Street, U.S.A. Disney Cruises The Disney Cruise Line boasts four world-class ships: the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Magic. This summer, the Disney Wish will make its debut making it the fifth ship in the fleet! ©Disney | Disney Wish Aboard a Disney cruise, passengers can expect to pay one price (per person) for their stateroom, all meals, snacks and ice cream, character meet and greets, and not to mention a wide variety of fantastic entertainment. Keep in mind that certain dining locations are available for an additional cost, and alcohol is not included in the all-inclusive price. Disney Cruise Line Room Oh, and did we mention the travel destination possibilities on a Disney cruise? Depending on the departure port, Disney Cruise Line offers a cruise to destinations for just about everyone. Salty air, sandy beaches, and palm trees in your future? Head to the Bahamas or Caribbean! Thinking something more along the lines of an Alaskan cruise? That’s an option, too — plus so much more. Click Here to See the Exclusive Merchandise Coming to the Disney Wish Adventures by Disney Did you know there’s a way to have a magical Disney vacation while outside of a Disney cruise or theme park?! Adventures by Disney offers vacation packages all across the world complete with professional Disney guides to help you along your adventure. ©Adventures by Disney You can book land adventures in Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, North America, and even Polar regions like Antarctica! Plus, there are river cruises and other trip options as well. Depending on the trip you choose meals are sometimes included, but all accommodations, fees, transportation, and experiences on your trip are included. Danube River Cruise map ©Disney Flights can also be booked through Adventures by Disney, which can make it a one-stop shop for the magical vacation of your dreams! Not to mention, there are often discounts and deals available on select packages. Check out the latest Adventures by Disney deals here! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Since opening on March 1st, 2022, Disney’s Star Wars Hotel has been impressing guests with its innovative and immersive experience. This new Resort experience offers a two-day, two-night itinerary that includes a wide variety of activities and dining experiences all themed around Star Wars. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser A stay on Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser includes 2-nights of accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, entertainment, admission to Hollywood Studios (plus a meal at Docking Bay 7 or other quick-service spots in Hollywood Studios), and an exclusive Starcruiser MagicBand. Not to mention, there’s a whole slew of add-on experiences available on the Galactic Starcruiser! Dining on the Galactic Starcruiser Unfortunately, admission to other Disney World parks is not included in the cost of your Galactic Starcruiser voyage, but additional park tickets can be added to your reservation if you want to make this a true Disney World vacation. Check Out the Only Star Wars Hotel Guide You’ll Ever Need Here Disney World Vacation Packages If you’ve planned a trip to Disney World before, you probably know that the website offers more than just the option to buy park tickets. You can book your Disney Resort hotel accommodations, buy your park tickets, and even book airfare and transportation all at once! Disney’s Riviera Resort But, what about food being included in these vacation packages? Well, this one is tricky. At the time of writing, the Disney Dining Plan has yet to return to the parks, and although Disney has confirmed that it WILL come back they’ve yet to share a timeline. When it was available, the Disney Dining Plan could be purchased ahead of time and added onto your Disney Vacation Package and offers different plans depending on your needs and the need of your family. We love a good Disney buffet! Think of Disney Vacation Packages like a la carte “build-you-own” all-inclusive vacations — at least when the dining plan eventually returns they will be! Click Here to See the Current Disney World Discounts for May All-inclusive Disney vacations are technically possible if you know what you’re doing and where to look! For the latest planning tips and all your Disney news needs, be sure to stay tuned to DFB. Disney Guests Share Which Hotels Are Worth the Money 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 was your last Disney vacation like? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Have an ALL-Inclusive Disney Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to name the movie, okay? *clears throat* “OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!” The Queen of Hearts in Disneyland! Any guesses? That’s right, this famous line is from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland! Alice in Wonderland fans can already pick up some awesome merch themed to the movie, like a designer bag collection and Minnie ears, as well as a number of other items! But now Disney has released a recipe that fans will want to bake right away. Ready to make The Queen of Hearts Tarts Recipe (as shared by D23)?! Let’s go! ©Disney Ingredients Tarts 1 package pre-rolled frozen pie crust (in sheets) Strawberry jam 1 tablespoon cold water ½ teaspoon gelatin powder 2 tablespoons milk ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 stick (½ cup) butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 6 teaspoons milk ½ tablespoon cocoa powder Red food coloring After gathering your ingredients, you will need the following equipment: 12-hole muffin tin Baking sheet Rolling pin Heart-shaped cookie cutter Circular cookie cutter Queen of Hearts Now let’s get baking! Directions Step 1: Prepare the Tart Shells Let the pie crust sheets thaw as instructed on the package. Once thawed, preheat your oven to the temperature listed on your package, and spray your muffin tin with nonstick spray (or grease with butter). Roll out the crust dough to about half of its current thickness. Cut out circles of dough using a circular cookie cutter or a glass and gently press each circle into your muffin tin. Trim any excess hanging over the edge of the tin with a knife. Use a cookie cutter to cut out 12 heart-shaped pieces with the extra dough. Prick the base of each tart shell with a fork. Line a cookie tray with parchment paper and lay your hearts on it. Bake the tarts and hearts for around 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Keep in mind that the hearts may bake quicker than the shells and may need to be removed before. Keep a close eye on the oven so you can check on that. Allow both sets of pastries to cool. Step 2: Prepare the Mock Cream Filling While the tarts and hearts are baking, add the gelatin powder to the cold water and allow it to bloom for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and milk over low heat until the sugar fully dissolves. Add the gelatin (once it’s ready) to the saucepan and stir until it’s fully dissolved. Then, remove from the heat and allow the mixture to reach room temperature. With a stand mixer or handheld beater, beat the butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Then, slowly add the cooled milk mixture, and mix constantly until it’s all fully combined. Step 3: Prep the Icing Mix the powdered sugar and milk with a fork or spoon until smooth in a small bowl. Pour half the mixture into a separate bowl. In one of the bowls, add 5-10 drops of red food coloring and mix to combine. Continue to add food coloring and mix until your desired shade is reached. In the second bowl, add the cocoa powder and mix. If your mixture becomes too thick, add an additional ¼ teaspoon of milk. Spoon each of the icings into its own piping bag or plastic sandwich bag. Cut the tip off the bag very close to the corner, creating a small outlet for your icing. Step 4 (Final Step!): Assemble the Tarts Add a spoonful of strawberry jam to each tart shell and smooth all over the bottom. Add the mock cream (by the spoonful) until the shell is full. Smooth the top over with a spatula. Carefully pipe the chocolate icing onto half of each tart, and pipe your red icing on the other half. Take your pie crust hearts and place one in the middle of each tart. Before serving, allow the icing to set for at least 15 minutes. You’ve done it! Now you have beautiful tarts you can show off to your friends and family. And if you love Disney recipes, stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep you updated on all the ones we find! Planning a Disney dessert party? Then you NEED this recipe! 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 more of a sweet or savory fan? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Recipe: The Sweet Treat 'Alice in Wonderland' Fans Will Want to Make at Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just when you think it’s impossible for there to be any additional Star Wars announcements — BAM. There’s another. Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars fans are drowning in Star Wars-related news (but seriously, we don’t mind). There’s the Andor trailer, the release schedule for the third season of The Mandalorian, Star Wars NFTs, Disney+ Star Wars series announcements — hold on, we have to catch our breath. And, of course, the announcements haven’t stopped yet, as we just got more Disney+ news! The Star Wars Celebration has inspired tons of announcements for fans. And just when we thought they were slowing down, Star Wars took to Twitter to announce yet another Disney+ series! Now, we know the prequels can be somewhat…divisive. You either love ’em, or you hate ’em. But regardless of your stance, this is some pretty exciting news! Tales of the Jedi will be an anthology of animated shorts, featuring stories of Jedi from the prequel era. This new series will begin streaming Fall 2022 on Disney+! ©Disney This comes before Ahsoka and season 3 of The Mandalorian premiere on Disney+. We can’t wait to hear more about this new series! And we’ll continue bringing you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out More Star Wars News Drops You Missed Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this new series? Let us know in the comments! The post When NEW 'Star Wars' Shorts Will Debut on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While we report a lot on what’s happening in Disney World and Disneyland, there are other Disney Parks around the world that have their own events going on! ©Hong Kong Disneyland Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland are all the Disney resorts located outside of North America, and there’s always plenty going on over there! Hong Kong Disneyland reopened again last month and has now given us an inside look at their new fireworks show! Next month, the new fireworks show, Momentous, will be debuting for the first time. The show features 6 chapters and around 150 Disney characters through various stages of life. The theme of the show is to remind guests to treasure life and those they share it with. For the first time, the Castle of Magical Dreams uses large scale projection mapping technology to bring the story to life. ©Disney The show will travel through the stages of birth, childhood, young adult, falling in love, overcoming life’s challenges, a moment to look at wise guides along the way, and finally a celebration of all the moments of life that make the characters who they are. Just a few of the characters featured will be from beloved movies such as Dumbo, The Lion King, Peter Pan, Frozen, and Zootopia. Watch the breathtaking behind-the-scenes video below! The musical score for this new show will feature new arrangements of well-known Disney tunes, as well as an original song created just for Momentous, “Love The Memory.” The show combines projection technology with lighting and laser effects, fireworks, pyrotechnics, flames, and choreographed fountains to tell the heartwarming story. ©Disney We cannot wait to see this show debut, and hope we’ll be able to watch it online! In the meantime, we’ll be enjoying the return of The Tale of the Lion King and Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort! The shows are officially back in Disneyland and we’re still waiting on a reopening date for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned to DFB and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on anything and everything we hear. Do you know why you’ll never see fireworks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Click here to find out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney fireworks show do you love the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post VIDEO: Go Behind-the-Scenes of Disney's BRAND NEW Fireworks Show! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article