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The 4th of July can be a magical time to visit Disney World, but it can also be an incredibly busy time. Patriotic Pluto Photo Op on Independence Day For the first time since 2019, the 4th of July fireworks are coming BACK to Magic Kingdom, and park reservations are filling up FAST. If you were hoping to catch these patriotic fireworks this year, we have news for you. Disney World’s special fireworks show, “Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” will take place on July 3rd and July 4th at 9:20PM ONLY in Magic Kingdom. As you’ve probably guessed, this makes July 4th a popular day to visit Magic Kingdom. Fireworks in Magic Kingdom As of today, Magic Kingdom is fully booked for July 4th for theme park ticket holders. You can still book EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but you cannot book Magic Kingdom for July 4th at this time. ©Disney If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, July 4th reservations are also fully booked for Magic Kingdom. Now keep in mind — there IS a showing of the July 4th fireworks on July 3rd too, and Magic Kingdom is still open for July 3rd park reservations for theme park ticket holders AND Disney World hotel guests. ©Disney It’s possible that Disney World could add more park reservations to the calendar for July 4th but it’s not necessarily something you want to assume will definitely happen. Still, it’s not a bad idea to check Disney World’s park reservation calendar every day if you have your heart set on those July 4th Magic Kingdom park passes. Fireworks in Magic Kingdom If you’re thinking about Park Hopping, July 4th is one of those dates that frequently hits capacity in Magic Kingdom, so it might not be a realistic possibility since Park Hopping is only allowed after 2PM. However, Disney buses typically begin park-to-park transportation around 1:30PM, and this is one of those dates that you’d want to plan out as early as possible. You can also call (407) 560-5000 to find out which parks are at capacity BEFORE Park Hopping. ©Disney Here are some of your current options for celebrating the 4th of July in Disney World this year: Reserve July 3rd at Magic Kingdom NOW to see the 4th of July fireworks (seriously, don’t wait!) Plan to Park Hop on July 4th knowing the possibility of Magic Kingdom hitting capacity Spend your 4th of July in EPCOT for the Harmonious fireworks show Keep checking Disney World’s park reservation calendar in case more passes are added Keep checking back with DFB as we monitor these Disney World park reservation calendar dates closely! Read more about the 4th of July fireworks coming back to 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. Do you have Magic Kingdom 4th of July plans? Tell us in the comments! The post One Disney World Park is Already SOLD OUT for July 4th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that there’s a National Churro Day? Yes, we’re serious! Churros and Disney just make sense. June 6th is National Churro Day — it’s coming up soon, so you better get ready! We’ve definitely had our fair share of churros in both Disney World and Disneyland. Some we adored, and some…well, not so much. So, we were THRILLED to be able to try some of Disney’s new churro flavors and tell you all about them, so that YOU can vote for which one you want to try! Disney is asking guests for help deciding which new churro flavors should be added to the menus at California Churro in Downtown Disney and at Sunshine Churros in Disney Springs. We were invited to try the prospective new flavors for Disney World, so let’s get into it! We think kids and peanut butter lovers will really enjoy this one, but do be aware that it’s VERY sweet! It’s an explosion of sugar in the best way. Like a Reese’s churro! We really enjoyed all three of these churros and think any of them would be a great addition to the menu! The winning churro will be at both locations of Sunshine Churros in Disney Springs from June 6th through June 12th. So, make sure you vote for the one you want to try the most, because that’s the only one that will be available! Which would you pick? To pick your favorite churro, head on over here to vote! Voting closes May 29th though, so don’t wait, and stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney snack news and updates! Overwhelmed by all the snack choices for your next Disney World trip? Let us help you out with our Snack Hacks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which churro are you going to vote for? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of these new churros. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post REVIEW: We Tried 3 NEW Churros — But Only ONE Can Come to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been no stranger to public battles lately. Spaceship Earth From the situation with Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill (what critics called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) and the resulting response from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, to the repeal of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, threats made against copyright law that protects some of the Company’s key characters, and calls for a repeal of Disney’s no-fly zones — Disney’s name has seldom escaped the news recently. And now it seems Disney’s corporate reputation has taken a hit. We already took a look at a poll investigating whether the public prefers Disney or Governor Ron DeSantis (those results might surprise you), but now we’re looking at another set of survey data — this time from the Axios Harris Poll 100. This poll is based off a survey that included 33,096 Americans in a “nationally representative sample.” They start this process each year by surveying the public’s awareness of certain companies that “either excel or falter in society.” The 100 “most visible companies” are then rated by another group of Americans across various dimension of reputation. This is then all compiled to create a ranking of those companies essentially based on their corporate reputation based on the survey/poll results. Magic Kingdom Among the companies that were within the group of the 100 most visible were Trader Joe’s, Amazon.com, Tesla Motors, Apple, Netflix, Costco, TikTok, Disney, and more. At the top of 2022’s list in terms of corporate reputation, with a score of 82.4 was Trader Joe’s. At the bottom of the list, with a score of 54.5 was The Trump Organization. So what about The Walt Disney Company? For the 2022 poll, Disney had a score of 73.4 and ranked 65th on the list. This is actually a DROP of 28 spots compared to its position last year. Disney at #65 ©Axios The Harris Poll 100 It was actually included on the list of the fastest droppers for 2022, just below Spectrum and Pfizer. Based on its color code, Disney falls in the green or “good” category. There are 2 categories above that — very good and excellent. Fastest Droppers List ©Axios The Harris Poll 100 Compared to other companies in the Media category, Disney was below Spotify in rankings, but above Comcast and the Fox Corporation. ©Axios The Harris Poll 100 In terms of the individual category scores, Disney’s lowest scores were in Trust (59.6); Ethics (60.8); and Citizenship (61.2). Its highest score was a 69.5 in Growth, followed by 68.6 in Vision. ©Axios The Harris Poll 100 Compared to Trader Joe’s (which, again, was in the #1 spot), you can see the dramatic difference in those scores. ©Axios The Harris Poll 100 Of course, this is the result of just this poll, but it is interesting to see a snapshot of what thousands of Americans feel about the Disney Company on these topics, as opposed to other companies. We’re constantly watching for updates about the Walt Disney Company, it’s reputation with the public, and what changes could be on the horizon. To read more about that poll we mentioned above which analyzes whether the public prefers Disney or Ron DeSantis, click here. To see how some big things could CHANGE for the Disney Company in the future (including, potentially, the way it handles big, political topics) click here. We’ll keep an eye out for more information about the Disney Company and we’ll be sure to share that all with you. Boycotting Disney isn’t new — but does it work? Click here to see Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney’s Reputation is DROPPING Fast According to New Survey first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From those first precious moments, our lives are filled with great experiences, achievements, and sometimes difficulties. Through it all, we come to treasure those with whom we share the journey of life and all the adventures along the way. This is the story of “Momentous,” the breathtaking new nighttime spectacular opening mid-June at Hong Kong Disneyland.View the full article

Does anyone else remember the great POG juice crisis of 2021? It’s not something that’s easy for us to forget here at DFB! Oh, POG Juice, how we love thee. In case you missed it, the wonderfully delicious, refreshing, must-try POG juice went missing from Disney World in the summer and we were looking high and low to see what could have happened to this Disney delicacy. Luckily, it returned within a few months, but it was DIFFERENT. A new supplier rolled in and fans weren’t really sure if it did the POG juice legacy justice. It’s been a few months now and we’ve adjusted to being able to rely on finding POG juice in Disney once again — but, now Disneyland is UPPING the anty and we HAD to head over to give the newest FROZEN concoction a try! Over at Galactic Grill in Disneyland Park, you can now find a POG SLUSH (!!). No, we’re NOT kidding around! You’ll find it on the menu as Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Slush and it’s exactly what it sounds like (PLUS, it comes with a glow cube!). POG Slush So, does the slushy stand up to its iced counterpart? Well, let’s just say that — if you’re a POG juice fan — you need to RUN here this summer! This frozen treat featured all those tropical and citrusy flavors just 10000x BETTER in the warm California sun! What’s great about this slush is that it’s very simple, so you know exactly what you’re getting with it. It’s sweet without being too sweet and it’s very refreshing. Plus, don’t the tropical fruit juices in it just sound like summer? If you’re not a fan of tropical flavors, maybe try something else. Galactic Grill has released some other slushes in the past, like a Key Lime Pie Slush, but it’s no match for the POG Slush in our opinion. Of course, if you’re normally one to pass on POG juice (it’s okay, we still like you), then you’re probably not going to want to splurge on this one. Instead, you might want to try something else to cool off, like a Mint Julep from The Mint Julep Bar. But, if the POG Slush sounds like something you NEED to try, head over to Galactic Grill in Disneyland and grab it for $10.99. And as always, make sure to keep reading DFB for more Disney food reviews! Is Disney Getting Rid of the Fuzzy Tauntaun? We Investigate. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try the POG Slush in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post PSA 🚨 There's a POG SLUSHY In Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It's time to start planning our Florida summer excursions. There are many discounts to be had at local hotels, theme parks, attractions and restaurants. View the full article

Getting your Annual Passholder discounts in Disney World is a little DIFFERENT these days. Annual Pass Annual Passholders can generally get discounts of up to 20% on dining, merchandise, and certain activities. If you’re a Passholder, you may have been used to showing your physical Annual Passholder card to get those discounts while shopping in the parks, but now things have CHANGED. Annual Passholders are now required to show a form of identification along with the portion of the My Disney Experience app that shows they are an Annual Passholder (instead of their physical Passholder card) in order to get some of their discounts. 50th Anniversary Annual Passholder Magnet According to a Cast Member we spoke with, some individuals were sending screenshots and utilizing other people’s passes in order to take advantage of the discounts, which is why this new policy is being put in place. Passholder Sign To find your Annual Pass through the My Disney Experience app, tap the portion that shows 3 horizontal lines all the way at the bottom right of the screen. You’ll then select Tickets and Passes… My Disney Experience App …and find your Annual Pass with your name on it, the pass type, and the expiration date. That’s what you’ll need to show to get your discount. Find Your Pass As this new policy is implemented, you may see variations throughout the parks, so just keep that in mind. Be sure to come prepared with your My Disney Experience app ready at check-out so you can make your check-out process run smoothly! 50th Anniversary designs for Annual Passes! If you’re paying the big bucks for an Annual Pass, you should do your best to get the most out of it, so don’t forget to ask about those discounts at merchandise and dining locations throughout Disney World. The worst they say is “no.” The best they say is “yes” and you can save some $$$! We’re constantly keeping track of any and all Annual Passholder news. To see our page full of information about dining discounts for Annual Passholders you can click here, or you can click here to learn about the Annual Passholder program as a whole and what other perks Passholders get. Did You Know that Passholders Can Get Access to Exclusive Merchandise? We’ll keep an eye out for more Annual Passholder news and let you know what we find. Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss a thing. When do you break even with Disney World’s Annual Pass? Click here to find out Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of this change? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World CHANGES How Annual Passholders Get Discounts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is much more than just a place to shop for expensive spirit jerseys. Disney Springs Head to Disney Springs for over 50 different restaurants — some of them are actually better than the ones in the parks! (Sorry, not sorry.) In our expert opinion, there are some restaurants that are without a doubt must-try-best-meal-ever level restaurants, so if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices in Disney Springs, we’ve got you! We’re breaking down our restaurant ratings into table service restaurants (where you generally need to make a reservation), counter service (no reservation required), and desserts! If you’re not sure where to eat in Disney Springs, we’re about to make your decision a whole lot easier. Table Service Restaurants 5. Morimoto Asia Morimoto Asia was created by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, and its menu features Pan Asian cuisines (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean options), including dim-sum style with small plates, meat plates, noodle bowls, and the extremely pricey (but delicious) Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef. Morimoto Asia If you step outside, you can also order from the Morimoto Asia Street Food counter for more pan-Asian options, without the whole table-service business. It’s a little less Disney and it can be expensive, but it’s great for a date night or upscale restaurant experience! PROS: It’s gorgeous (those chandeliers!) Upscale experience Quality Pan-Asian eats CONS: Expensive Not for people who don’t like Pan-Asian cuisine Not for kids or picky people OVERALL: 9/10 Check out our full review of Morimoto Asia here! 4. Raglan Road If you’re looking for a lively and authentic Irish pub atmosphere, look no further than Raglan Road. Not only can you catch live Irish music and dancing on select dates, but you can also choose from tasty Irish eats like fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, bread pudding, and more. Raglan Road Even some of the interior of Raglan Road is authentically Irish, and by that we mean some of the bars and furniture were shipped directly from Ireland to Disney Springs. Finish off your meal with an Irish beer! PROS: Live Irish music Authentic Irish food and atmosphere Actually GOOD food CONS: It can get loud Live music isn’t daily You have to like Irish food OVERALL: 9.5/10 Read our most recent review of Raglan Road here! 3. The BOATHOUSE The BOATHOUSE is arguably the best place to go for seafood in Disney Springs! Choose from market fresh fish, Maine Lobster Tail, Shrimp & Andouille Mac & Cheese, and treat yourself to Key Lime Pie in a Mason Jar for dessert! The BOATHOUSE Next to The BOATHOUSE are the amphicar water cruises in vintage car “boats” as well as a water taxi and retro dream boats. Follow your night of waterfront seafood dining with a 20-minute guided tour of the lake on an amphicar! PROS: Amazing seafood Feel like you’re eating seaside Boat tours CONS: Very expensive (but hey, it’s lobster) Not a quick restaurant Desserts are meh OVERALL: 10/10 Check out our most recent review of The BOATHOUSE here! 2. Wine Bar George If you’re a wine-lover, head to Wine Bar George for over 130 choices of wine and unique small plates. The restaurant is led by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, and the staff is known for their extensive wine knowledge, so if you aren’t sure what wine to choose they will surely help you! You can dine on small plates most times of the day, but entrees are also served between 12PM to 3PM. Some of our favorite dishes include the Saganaki on Fire and Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites! Wine Bar George If you’re strapped for time, stop by The Basket at Wine Bar George — their attached counter service location. Grab a sandwich and wine slushie and be on your way! PROS: You want good wine? Go to Wine Bar George Variety of small plates All of it, literally all of it CONS: Entrees are not always available Small plate prices can add up Not super family-friendly OVERALL: 10/10 Read our most recent review of Wine Bar George here! 1. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is a table service restaurant in the Landing in Disney Springs. It was created by celebrity chef Art Smith, and the menu features Southern cuisine inspired by local Florida wildlife and agriculture. On the weekends you can even grab brunch! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Get the classic Art’s Famous Fried Chicken or go for artisan options like the Thigh High Chicken Biscuits or the Cuban Sandwich. Don’t forget to splurge on a side of Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits or get the pineapple-banana Hummingbird Cake! Thigh High Chicken Biscuits As a popular restaurant, it’s not an easy task to snag a reservation at Homecomin’, and it’s not exactly the healthiest (or cheapest!) meal you can find in Disney Springs. Still, if you’re looking for a comforting and filling meal, this is it! PROS: Pure comfort food Sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients You won’t leave hungry CONS: Can be pricey (Art’s Famous Fried Chicken is $32!) Heavy meal Not the easiest for reservations OVERALL: 10/10 Click here for our review of Homecomin’! Counter Service Restaurants 5. Polite Pig Polite Pig is the home of modern, Florida-inspired barbecue, with wood-fired, smoked, and grilled options. Visit the Bourbon Bar to choose from over 50 different kinds of bourbon, or choose from their extensive variety of craft beers available on tap. The Polite Pig The Hop Salt Pretzel with beer cheese fondue is a delicious way to start your meal, followed by options like the Low & Slow Brisket, Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs, Fried Chicken, and plenty more. On a busy day, you might find a long line to order your food, but there is plenty of space for indoor and outdoor seating. PROS: Actually GOOD BBQ Tasty appetizers Bourbon Bar CONS: Expensive for quick service LONG lines Not for people who hate barbecue OVERALL: 7.5/10 Check out our review of the newest menu item at the Polite Pig! 4. Cookes of Dublin If you can’t get a reservation at Raglan Road, visit the Irish quick service spot known as Cookes of Dublin. Here you can enjoy the Famous Fish and Chips and Dubliner Irish Cheese & Bacon Soup as well as burgers, sandwiches, and desserts. Cookes of Dublin The menu isn’t super extensive but you can get pub food that won’t take all day! But keep in mind that this isn’t the place for people who don’t like Irish food or who are looking for a light meal. PROS: Pub food that won’t take all day Raglan Road fans who want quick food Comfort food CONS: Lots of heavy food Limited menu Not for people who hate Irish food OVERALL: 8/10 Here’s our review of Cookes of Dublin! 3. Earl of Sandwich Earl of Sandwich is a popular chain restaurant that serves quick sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It’s known for being affordable but since it’s also popular, it tends to have quite a long line. Earl of Sandwich There’s tons of seating and the food is easy to take on the go, but you might also find an Earl of Sandwich in your hometown, so it’s not super unique. PROS: Affordable sandwiches Tons of seating Tasty and easy to take on the go CONS: Not unique to Disney World VERY long lines at times Limited to mostly sandwiches (hence the name) OVERALL: 8.5/10 Check our our most recent review of Earl of Sandwich here. 2. D-Luxe Burger D-Luxe Burger is a quick-service burger joint that serves what could very well be some of the best burgers in Disney World. Choose from gourmet burger flavors like the Dublin Burger, the Barbecued Burger, the El Diablo Burger, and more, and grab an artisanal gelato shake with flavors like s’mores, strawberry, and cookies ‘n cream! D-Luxe Burger You can also order freshly-cut fries, and if sauce is your thing, you can choose from several housemade dipping sauces for your fries! If you’re looking for a GOOD burger in Disney World, D-Luxe is the place to visit. PROS: Delicious burgers that aren’t typical quick-service Disney burgers You’ll leave FULL Milkshake options CONS: You have to like burgers Not a table service environment Not the healthiest menu OVERALL: 9/10 Find out what D-Luxe Burger you should add to your must-try list! 1. Chicken Guy! Chicken Guy! is Guy Fieri’s quick-service chicken restaurant, where the main feature (besides chicken, obvi) is the sauce. This restaurant offers 22 different dipping sauces to choose from! You can get usual sauce flavors like buffalo, buttermilk ranch, and honey mustard, but why not step out of your comfort zone to try wasabi honey, bourbon brown sugar BBQ, spicy mayo, sweet sriracha BBQ, and more? Chicken Guy! So what are you actually dipping into your sauce? Grab an order of chicken tenders or try a signature chicken sandwich, and don’t forget to order fries covered in the Chicken Guy!’s signature seasoning! PROS: For sauce people Picky eaters can enjoy it Quick service and reasonable prices CONS: Not exactly adventurous Very limited seating Can have a very long line OVERALL: 9/10 Here’s our FULL review of Chicken Guy! Snacks/Dessert 3. The Ganachery The Ganachery is actually tied with the next restaurant so we’re counting them down the same! This gourmet chocolate shop serves house-made ganache, truffles, and chocolate bars, and guests can even watch the chocolatiers making chocolates. The Ganachery You can also find limited-time and seasonal offerings like drinking booze out of a chocolate bunny (yes, for real), so if you’re a big chocolate person you might want to make The Ganachery a must-visit. PROS: Perfect for chocolate fans Watch your chocolate being made! Limited-time menu options CONS: Pricey Another sweet shop in Disney Springs Not a chocolate person? Skip this spot OVERALL: 8/10 Check out the most recent (Star Wars-themed) treat! 3. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Ghirardelli is such a delicious dessert spot that you can literally SMELL it from a distance. We’re not kidding — the smell from Ghirardelli is all around the building and no one is complaining. It doesn’t have a totally groundbreaking menu, but you can order tasty chocolate squares, sundaes, shakes, cocoa drinks, and more. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop This sweets shop features both indoor and outdoor patio seating, but it CAN get crowded at times. Still, the smell alone might tempt you into a visit. PROS: Smells good Delicious ice cream Tons of seating CONS: It’s all about the sweets here Can be crowded Not super adventurous OVERALL: 8/10 Here are the MUST-EAT sundaes at Ghiradelli! 2. Vivoli il Gelato Vivoli il Gelato is where you can get authentic gelato at a family-run gelateria, and they’re willing to take risks with special temporary offerings. From the regular menu, you can order gelato, fruity sorbetto, milkshakes, floats, cannolis, and more! Vivoli il Gelato Although the menu can be pricey, the limited-edition offerings are sometimes worth a try because of how unique and interesting they are. Plus, we’re talking authentic Italian gelato! How can you say no? PROS: Authentic Italian TONS of menu options They take risks CONS: Can be expensive No free water Limited to gelato-type sweets OVERALL: 8.5/10 Here’s our most recent review of a Vivoli il Gelato treat! 1. Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse is a local Orlando bakery that opened its second and flagship location in Disney Springs, and it has been a hugely popular spot ever since. They serve the most ginormous cookies you’ve probably ever seen, plus other sweet treats with special monthly offerings. You can also get a slice of cake and sip a tasty cold brew! Gideon’s Bakehouse The inside of Gideon’s is small and the demand is high, so you’ll generally find a LONG line to enter the store. If it’s later in the day, you may find a virtual queue with a 2+ hour wait! But the cookies, the spooky vibe, and the overall theming are WORTH the wait. PROS: Amazing desserts Rotating menu options Spooky theming CONS: LONG WAIT Tiny store GIANT cookies and only sweet treats OVERALL: 10/10 Click here to meet some of the mysterious characters from Gideon’s Bakehouse! Bonus Salt & Straw Salt & Straw is the newest ice cream spot in Disney Springs, serving quite possibly the funkiest ice cream flavors you will ever taste. We’re talking flavors like Arbequina Olive Oil, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, Bottomless Limes!, and Adventurous Llamanaut, among many others. Salt & Straw in Disney Springs Though they do serve some typical ice cream flavors, this isn’t the best spot for picky eaters, and there’s no seating inside or outside. But still, if you want to step out of your ice cream comfort zone, head to Salt & Straw. PROS: Truly unique ice cream flavors Incredible ice cream You can take a pint home! CONS: Weird flavors No seating No fancy sundaes Read our review of Salt & Straw here! If you’re planning to visit the BEST Food Park on Disney World property, you want to eat at the BEST restaurants, right? Well, here ya go! It’s hard to go wrong at any of these spots but it might take you a few trips to try every one. Here’s the ULTIMATE guide to Disney Springs restaurants! 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. Does this list help you decide where to eat in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post We've Eaten at Every Disney Springs Restaurant. These Are the Best. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve traveled the world in EPCOT, walked the red carpet in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and wished upon a star at Magic Kingdom. Tree of Life But have we really explored the BEST park in Disney World yet… or have we saved the best for last? Check out our video below on Animal Kingdom is the BEST Disney World Park Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your best tip for other guests visiting Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: Animal Kingdom is the BEST Disney World Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line will be throwing a party for its new ship Disney Wish when it arrives to Port Canaveral next month even though it won’t begin sailing with customers until July 14. View the full article

No matter how big of a fan of sports you are, you might not know about all the exclusive offerings that Disney World has for you! ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex While ESPN Club is still closed on Disney’s BoardWalk, there are still plenty of places to catch a game. Or, you could always visit ESPN Wide World of Sports if you’ve timed your vacation to coincide with an event! But, every once in a while, there’s a little something extra going on in the parks — like the Super Bowl Parade for example — and, soon a special Disneyland offering will be making its way to Disney World! Earlier this month, Downtown Disney was THE spot to visit if you’re a hockey fan because the Stanley Cup was on display! And, beginning today, the Stanley Cup can now be seen on the other coast — in Disney Springs! According to Disney, guests can stop by Disney Springs on May 25th and 26th to get a photo with the Stanley Cup! You can find the photo op in the Town Center next to Pandora Jewelry from 2PM to 8PM each day. ©Disney So, whether this will be your first time seeing the Stanley Cup in person or you’ve seen it so many times that you’ve basically become an honorary winner, be sure to plan a visit. And, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney news and updates! SO much art is coming to Disney Springs! Click here to find out when! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a hockey fan? Let us know in the comments below! The post See The Stanley Cup IN PERSON at Disney World For a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a Disney World trip can be stressful! There’s a lot that goes into vacationing in the Most Magical Place on Earth, and you’ll need to be able to navigate the park pass system, Disney Genie and Genie+, as well as book dining reservations for any table service restaurants you want to experience. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom The first (and arguably most important) thing you’ll want to do is make your park reservations. Park reservations (or park passes) are required for every day of your trip, and are subject to availability so they may sell out. Here’s what you can do when that happens. Be Preemptive One of the best things you can do to make sure you secure the park passes you need is to book them as soon as possible. As soon as you have purchased your tickets and you know which park you will be visiting each day of your trip, go ahead and make the park reservation. Book your park pass as soon as you know which park you’ll be visiting. You can make changes to your park passes later if you need to, but we highly recommend making your park reservations sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on passes. Click here to see why Disney guests say park passes make planning harder! Take Advantage of Park Hopping If you check the Park Pass Availability Calendar and see that the park you want to head to on a certain day is unavailable, you may want to consider taking advantage of park hopping. This will, of course, only work if you have a ticket with the park hopper ability added to it, but you can make a reservation for one park, then hop to another after 2PM. You can make a reservation for one park, and then hop to another after 2PM. If you plan to use this method, know that you’ll still need to enter the park you have a reservation for before you can head to your desired park, even if it’s after 2 PM. Let’s say you have a park reservation for Animal Kingdom, but you want to go to EPCOT. You’ll still need to go to Animal Kingdom and scan your MagicBand or park ticket to get into the park before you will be able to EPCOT. You’ll still need to scan into your first park before you can head to your desired park. It’s also worth mentioning that park hopping may become unavailable on especially busy days (like when guests were unable to park hop to Magic Kingdom on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary). When this has happened before, Disney has sent notifications in the My Disney Experience app, so you’ll definitely want to make sure you have that downloaded before you go on your trip. There’s also a phone number you can call — (407) 560-5000 — to get an automated message about park capacity that is updated throughout the day. Click here to read about a park hopping danger you need to know before you go! Keep Checking the Availability Calendar You might find yourself in a situation where every single Disney World park is completely sold out. If that’s the case, the best thing you can do is check the park availability calendar periodically to see if any park reservations become available. Keep checking — you never know when Park Passes may show up! People’s plans change and they may need to cancel their reservations, so you may get lucky and be able to snag something at the last minute! Disney has also been known to release more Park Passes on days when things are sold out . This is something we monitor continuously, so make sure to follow DFB for more information on Park Pass availability! Disney may release more park passes on days that are sold out! While there is no guarantee, you also may be able to call Disney directly or go to Guest Services and see if there is anything they can do to help you get a Park Pass if you need one. How HATED is Disney’s Park Pass System? Click here to see the answer that shocked us! Do Something Else Sometimes, part of a Disney World vacation is being flexible! If you’re unable to book a park pass reservation, you might consider taking advantage of some other things Disney has to offer. There are lots of things to do that don’t involve going to the theme parks. For example, you can head to Disney Springs and do some shopping and eating, or maybe even catch the Cirque du Soleil show Drawn to Life. There’s also bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes and live entertainment on the Waterside Stage. Splitsville Luxury Lanes You could also head to a Disney water park (the water parks currently do not require a park pass for entry). Blizzard Beach is currently closed for refurbishment, but you can head to Typhoon Lagoon and spend your day going down water slides and chilling in the wave pool. You could head to Typhoon Lagoon! If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you could have a hotel day! Each Disney hotel has at LEAST one pool, so you could relax poolside, explore the resort, and have a chill day. If you have kids, you can let them play on the playground or in the arcade. If you want, you can even explore other Disney World hotels, but keep in mind that you won’t be able to park there unless you’re staying at the hotel or have a dining reservation there. Disney vacations aren’t always the most relaxing, so sometimes it’s nice to take a day to just chill at the hotel. You can take some time to relax at your hotel! One thing a lot of people don’t know about is all of the recreation activities you can take part in at Disney World! You can rent Surrey Bikes at some Disney World hotels like Port Orleans Riverside and Old Key West, you can play mini golf on two courses, or golf on two full-size courses! You can rent Surrey Bikes at Port Orleans Riverside! You could also head to Fort Wilderness, where you can rent canoes and kayaks, rent bikes or golf carts, and even ride horses! Honestly, you could spend multiple days at Disney World outside of the parks and not run out of things to do! Here’s why you’ll REGRET staying at these Disney World hotels in 2022. Not being able to get the park pass you need on your Disney World vacation can be frustrating, but there are a few ways you can try to secure the reservation you need. If you can’t get into the parks, there are lots of other things you can do with your day in Disney World. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news and information! Click here to find out how you’re planning your 2022 Disney World trip WRONG! 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 best advice for making a park reservation when Disney World is sold out? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Options When Disney World Is SOLD OUT first appeared on the disney food blog. 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If you’ve got nearly half a year to spare, then Regent Seven Seas Cruises has what will be its longest ever world cruise on tap. View the full article

Disney Springs plays host to the Stanley Cup, championship prize of the National Hockey League, this week. View the full article

Disney rides, restaurants, and experiences go under refurbishment frequently to keep them in tip-top shape for guests. And, it’s important to know that just because your favorite spot is closed for a period of time, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s getting a complete overhaul — it could just need some technical fixes or a paint job! Pirates of the Caribbean Construction in Disneyland Over in Disneyland, we’ve been keeping track of the refurbishments at Pirates of the Caribbean (where they’re completely overhauling the queue area) and it looks like one of the additional closures impacted by the refurbishment will be reopening soon! Here’s what you need to know! We previously shared that Pirates of the Caribbean is set to reopen on June 30th, 2022 according to Disney’s calendar. And, we did some additional digging to see how that might impact the closure at Blue Bayou (which the boats from the attraction pass through) and it looks like the fan-favorite restaurant could be reopening SOONER! Yep, that’s Pirates of the Caribbean from Blue Bayou restaurant! The restaurant closed a little over a month ago on April 21st, and, currently, it is no longer listed on Disneyland’s refurbishment calendar starting June 24th, 2022! ©Disney Of course, this is subject to change, as no hours are listed for June 24th on Blue Bayou’s site right now and guests cannot make any reservations yet. But, we’ll be keeping an eye out so that you know when you can begin booking those coveted dining reservations! Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwich at Blue Bayou And, we’ll be sure to bring you a look at any changes we spot as the refurbishments come to an end in Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB! Not sure how to book an advance dining reservation when Blue Bayou reopens? Click here and we’ll walk you through it! Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you rather ride Pirates of the Caribbean, and then eat at Blue Bayou, or vice versa? Let us know below! The post UPDATE on WHEN Blue Bayou Restaurant Could Reopen in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Want to feel your mouth go NUMB while drinking a cocktail? The iconic Fuzzy Tauntaun at Oga’s Cantina could be just the drink to get. But this fun concoction seems to be encountering some potential issues. The Fuzzy Tauntaun! The Fuzzy Tauntaun has done it all — made our list of the most bizarre snacks, made our list of some of the BEST snacks, and even inspired us to make an at-home version. But if your goal is to get one in the parks, there’s something you need to know. Fuzzy Tauntaun If you’re not familiar with it, the Fuzzy Tauntaun is an ICONIC drink you can typically find at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disney World and Disneyland. The drink is made with Cîroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply® Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, and “Buzz Button Tingling” Foam. That “Buzz Button Tingling” foam is what makes your mouth go numb when drinking it. We’re not kidding folks, you truly feel NUMB!! Fuzzy Tauntaun The foam gets this effect from an ingredient mixed into it which is a natural painkiller derived from a special Szechuan flower known as “Buzz Buttons.” The sensation is pretty bizarre, but also VERY entertaining. It wears off pretty fast so you aren’t stuck feeling numb for too long! Fuzzy Tauntaun For its great peach flavor and its hilarious numbing effect, this drink can be a popular pick at Oga’s Cantina. But getting it could be a bit more difficult these days. Disney World At Disney World, the Fuzzy Tauntaun is still listed on the menu at Oga’s Cantina. ©Disney When we spoke to a Cast Member at Oga’s Cantina in Disney World recently (on May 24th, 2022), the Cast Member indicated that the drink is in fact still on the menu and not being removed at this time. But the Cast Member did tell us that they’re changing the foam that is used on the drink. That change reportedly has not yet taken place though. So it seems that for now, you can still get the Fuzzy Tauntaun in Disney World, but its foam formula may be changing soon. We’ll have to see if/how that impacts the drink overall. Disneyland At Disneyland, things are a bit different. Online, the menu for Oga’s Cantina no longer lists the Fuzzy Tauntaun. ©Disney So we went over to the Oga’s Cantina area to speak with a Cast Member and see what’s going on. When we spoke to the lead Cast Member at Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland they shared that there have been some “embargo” issues impacting their ability to “get things from other planets” (a bit of Star Wars talk there). Though they didn’t elaborate on that, it seems something appears to be preventing Disney’s ability to make the drink at Disneyland, and the “embargo” issues referred to make us think it’s likely some kind of supply chain problem (though again that wasn’t explicitly confirmed). Time to grab a drink! So if you’re heading to Disneyland right now, it seems that you could encounter a bit of trouble trying to access this iconic drink. You’ll want to be prepared for the possibility of not having access to this drink during your next Disneyland trip, and potentially encountering a different version of it in the future in Disney World. So, what can you do? Well, you should keep checking on the situation and speaking with Cast Members to get the latest updates, as things can quickly change. If you’re looking for an alternative, you could pick up 2 of this spot’s more underrated drinks or go for something like the Jet Juice or the Jedi Mind Trick, which have been favorites of ours in the past! Jedi Mind Trick If supply chain issues are in fact to blame for this situation, it wouldn’t be the first time a Disney park or Disney food has been impacted by that type of thing. Supply chain issues have impacted stores in the Disney parks, certain products (including some Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies), and more. The important thing here is to be prepared and go in with a sense of flexibility. If you’ve got some back-up options in mind, that’ll help you ensure that you continue to have a great trip despite some things potentially not going exactly as planned. Oga’s Cantina We’ll continue to look for updates regarding this drink and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see how supply chain issues could impact your next Disney World trip Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News and Details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! See How to Build Your Own Droid at Droid Depot Dream of Building Your Own Custom Lightsaber? See How to Do It! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Get Full Details About Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run See More About Oga’s Cantina and Check Out Our Reviews! PHOTO TOUR: Don-Okdar's Den of Antiquities Check Out Galaxy’s Edge Tips and SECRETS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click Here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of the Fuzzy Tauntaun? Tell us in the comments! The post What's Going on With Disney's Iconic Fuzzy Tauntaun Drink? We Investigate first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Join planDisney as we celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day…Disney Cruise Line style. Last year we celebrated the day with downloadable Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort scavenger hunts, but this year we are headed on an island getaway to Disney Cruise Line’s private Island, Castaway Cay. This scavenger hunt will have you seeking out picturesque photo spots […]View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Things continue to change when it comes to the COVID-19 situation. COVID Sign Mask requirements have changed on places like planes and at Disney World, testing requirements for certain cruise lines have been updated, and hospitalizations in places like Florida have even increased. Now, there has been a big change when it comes to what travel destinations are considered “high” risk for COVID-19. The CDC moved up five new destinations to the “high” risk category for COVID-19 — Bahamas, Belize, Eswatini, Montserrat, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, according to CNN. These countries are all now in the Level 3 category, which is the “high” risk category and the top category at this time. Level 2 is considered “moderate” risk and Level 1 is “low” risk. ©Grand Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, Bahamas Level 3 now applies to countries that have had more than 100 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days. Many countries have been at level 3 for a while now. As of May 23rd, 2022, 115 destinations are at Level 3, which is about half of the places monitored by the CDC, according to CNN. Mask sign The following European locations are at Level 3 right now: France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Other countries in the Level 3 category include Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand. ©Disney || Italy The CDC advises people to get up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines before going to a Level 3 destination, meaning you have the full initial vaccinations and any boosters you are eligible for. COVID-19 Vaccine Sign There were also 3 new places moved into Level 2: COVID-19 Moderate recently: Jamaica, Kuwait, and Mongolia. Level 2 means there are 50 to 100 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days. Kuwait actually just moved down from Level 3, while Jamaica and Mongolia moved up from Level 1. Fewer than 20 places are in the Level 2 category at this time, according to CNN. ©WVNS The Level 1: COVID-19 Low category also saw a small change — Egypt was added to the category after previously being listed as “unknown.” Level 1 means there have been 49 or fewer new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days. Right now, Level 1 has 55 destinations. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign We’ll keep you updated on any other major travel changes we see regarding COVID-19, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to read about the potential COVID-19 summer surge Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post 5 Travel Destinations Added to "High" Risk COVID-19 Category first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Around Disney Springs, we’re shining the spotlight on our talented cast members and honoring their communities through experiences, entertainment and food and beverage offerings. Some of these offerings will continue beyond May, including this incredible work of art by the wife and husband team of Stacey Aoyama and Eric Tan - who are also fellow cast members - featured at the Disney Springs Art Walk.View the full article

Watching “Guardians of the Galaxy” opening night with my parents, we spent the entire evening singing songs from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix and responding back and forth with “I Am Groot.” “Guardians of the Galaxy” quickly became a family staple in our household–it’s a fun, upbeat movie about going on adventures with those closest to you. […]View the full article

Macaroni and cheese. Mickey and Minnie. Disney and Churros. Some things just make sense together, you know? Churros and Disney just make sense. Few Disney snacks are as iconic as the churro — and although it wasn’t created in the parks it has certainly become a staple, inviting flavorful twists and limited-time updates on the classic, crunchy, cinnamon treat. And now, Disney is preparing to celebrate National Churro Day in a BIG way! As part of Disney’s National Churro Day celebrations taking place on June 6th, fans can vote for which limited-edition churro they want to see in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs and Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! ©Disney The exclusive churros will be available at Sunshine Churros in Disney Springs and California Churro at Downtown Disney, and fans will decide which flavor out of three will be available from June 6th to June 12th. Here are the flavor options for Sunshine Churros: Sunshine Churros Double Chocolate Churro – Guests ask daily about a chocolate churro, so here we go! This delicious churro is rolled in chocolate sugar coating and drizzled with yummy milk chocolate sauce. Golden Dragon Churro – The general manager of Sunshine Churros put his personal touch on this twist of a Blue Ribbon Corn Dog. This churro is rolled in Panko crumbs with a sriracha mayo drizzled over the top. Peanut Butter Lovers – Inspired by the California Churro’s Halfway to Halloween offering, this churro is rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with milk chocolate and peanut butter sauce and topped with peanut butter candy pieces. ©Disney And, here’s what you might find after the contest ends at California Churro: California Churro Co. Caramel Apple Churro – Take a popular Disney treat and make it a churro! This yummy churro is rolled in apple sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce. Mint Chocolate Churro – A personal favorite when it comes to any dessert. This churro is rolled in chocolate sugar and drizzled with milk chocolate and mint icing. Chocolicious Strawberries and Creme Churro – Inspired by a Mexican snack cake (Gansito), this churro is rolled in cinnamon sugar, a drizzle of strawberry topping, milk chocolate, and marshmallow fluff. ©Disney Our mouths are watering already! Voting is open now through May 29th, and you can head over to the Disney Parks Blog to vote! For the latest Disney news and beyond, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB. Check out our step-by-step recipe for an iconic EPCOT snack! 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 snack? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Wants YOU to Pick Its New Churro Flavors! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is currently undergoing a BIG transformation that includes new rides, restaurants, stores, and more. Cosmic Rewind Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is about to open up officially, we just saw the opening of Connections Cafe and Eatery, and we found out a lot more about the new things still to come! And now, another part of EPCOT just got a transformation. Guest Relations got a BRAND NEW look in EPCOT! Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently shared a look at the updated space on Instagram. Let’s go take a look! He said the space has been refreshed to fit in with the visual identity of World Celebration, following the same look as Creations Shop and Connections Cafe and Eatery. As a reminder, this is what the sign looked like before… Guest Relations EPCOT …and this is what it looks like now! @TheZachRiddley via Instagram There are now bright blues and the same marquee style in the EPCOT World Bold font as the other locations… @TheZachRiddley via Instagram …as well as some new geometric light fixtures! @TheZachRiddley via Instagram The refreshed space also shows the five ring logo of EPCOT in the alternate color spectrum scheme, which shows all of the colors of the park neighborhoods coming together. This is the only spot in EPCOT where you can see this full color version of the logo! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on the EPCOT transformation! We’re answering your questions about EPCOT’s NEW Guardians of the Galaxy ride RIGHT HERE! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite NEW thing at EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Guest Relations Just Got a NEW LOOK in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Full-blown “Festival of the Lion King” returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom (with tumble monkeys) in July View the full article