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If you’re visiting Disneyland Resort soon, you might be wondering about the hotel situation there. Disneyland Hotel Disneyland Resort is a bit different from Disney World in that there are only three Disney official hotels, but the resort is surrounded by a number of nearby, local hotels, with some even within walking distance. So…should you stay on property, or venture out? Here’s a pros and cons list of staying in a Disneyland hotel, and you might be surprised! PRO: Disneyland Hotels are REALLY close If you stay in one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels, aka Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier Hotel (which is being reimagined), or the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you’re RIGHT there on property. You don’t need a bus to get to the parks because you’re smack dab in the middle of the fun, located a short walk from both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Park. The Disneyland Hotel Both Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel are just steps from Downtown Disney, and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa even has access directly into Disney California Adventure right from the hotel. Disney recently announced that they are building a walkway so that guests of the Paradise Pier Hotel will also have easy access to Disney California Adventure! Have you heard that one of Disneyland’s Hotel is getting a new theme? Click here for details! CON: They’re PRICEY It’s not really a secret that Disneyland hotels will cost you, but they really will eat into your budget. These are not value hotels, and you’re looking at prices on the Disney World deluxe hotel side of the spectrum. Luckily, there are a number of hotels (aka Good Neighbor Hotels) nearby in Anaheim, California, with several hotels within half a mile or less from the parks. ©Candy Cane Inn Not only are many local hotels within a short walk, some of them also provide complimentary shuttles to the parks, like the Candy Cane Inn. If you’d rather use transportation to travel back and forth to the parks, you might still have the option! Disneyland is hinting at the return of Red Car Trolley — Details here! PRO: Special perks Traditionally, you’d get special perks for staying in a Disneyland hotel, like Extra Magic Hours, which allowed Disneyland hotel guests an extra hour in the parks before official opening time. Disneyland entrance For example, hotel guests could visit Disneyland Park an hour early on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, or Disney California Adventure on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Getting an early start to your day can be a huge help! As of now, however, this perk has been suspended, but Disney recently said that Early Theme Park Entry will be introduced in Summer 2022. NEWS: Early Theme Park Entry is Coming SOON to Disneyland Resort! PRO: Delicious restaurants Disneyland hotels are full of incredible restaurants, like the award-winning Napa Rose, where you can do the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, or you can enjoy the breakfast buffet at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, among many other restaurants. Napa Rose Because the Disneyland hotels are located so close to Downtown Disney, you also have a number of restaurants and entertainment to choose from there as well. Visit Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes for burgers and drinks, or go bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes! Click here to see the new restaurants announced for Downtown Disney CON: Expensive restaurants You’re probably not looking at a small bill if you dine in a Disneyland hotel restaurant, and there’s typically no free breakfast, either. But on the other hand, lots of nearby hotels actually do offer free continental breakfasts. ©Candy Cane Inn Good neighbor hotel Candy Cane Inn offers an expanded complimentary breakfast buffet, with a daily assortment of cereals, oatmeal, pastries, eggs, fruit, and lots more. It never hurts to save a little bit of money when you’re on vacation! We ate a burger for breakfast in Disneyland! Click here for our review PRO: Officially Disney The Disneyland hotels have fun Disney themes, decor, and details that you might prefer over a more generic hotel. The Disneyland Hotel rooms have headboards that light up with fireworks, as well as rooms themed to Adventureland, Big Thunder, Mickey Mouse, and Pirates. Disneyland Hotel You’re also experiencing Disney history at the Disneyland Hotel, which opened in 1955. And all the Disneyland hotels are located so close to Downtown Disney that it’s easy to feel fully immersed in the Disney experience, which might be an important part of a Disney vacation for you. We paid nearly $20 for Star Wars pasta in Disneyland. Was it worth it? CON: Do you need a Disney theme? There are nearby Anaheim hotels that also have fun with themes, like the Anaheim Camelot Inn & Suites, which is a good neighbor hotel. Not only is it located across from Disneyland Resort, you can even see the Matterhorn and fireworks from some areas of the hotel. And it looks like a castle! ©Castle Inn & Suites It might not be an official Disneyland hotel, but many local Anaheim hotels still offer a sense of fun that you can’t find at any run-of-the-mill average hotel! You don’t HAVE to stay at a Disneyland hotel to experience a bit of magic. Recipe: Make Disneyland Hotel’s famous Eggs Benedict in your kitchen! PRO: Disneyland views Because Disneyland hotels are located so close to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, you can opt to book a theme park view room with views of Disney California Adventure and beyond. Some Grand Californian Hotel & Spa rooms have quite the view! ©Disney Select Disneyland Hotel rooms have views of Downtown Disney, while Paradise Pier Hotel has some great views of Disney California Adventure. Imagine looking right outside your window at the Pixar Pal-A-Round ferris wheel! PHOTOS: Take a look inside the NEW DVC tower coming to Disneyland Hotel CON: Not all Disneyland hotel rooms have good views Theme park view rooms in Disneyland will cost you extra, and not all Disneyland hotel rooms have views of the parks. However, some nearby non-Disney hotels actually do have fireworks and park views! ©Westin Anaheim Resort The Westin Anaheim Resort is located across from Disneyland Resort, and some of their rooms have views of both Disney California Adventure and fireworks shows. You are looking at higher room rates for park views, even at non-Disney hotels, but the prices don’t necessarily quite reach what you’d be paying for at a Disneyland hotel. If you’re looking for a Disneyland Cult Classic, here’s where you want to eat PRO: GREAT pools Disneyland hotels have some incredible pools, with Disneyland Hotel’s pool area all about nostalgia and retro Disneyland. Not only are there Monorail waterslides, you can also swim in huge D-Ticket and E-Ticket pools. The Disneyland Hotel You can relax in the Mickey and Minnie Spa whirlpools too! Paradise Pier Hotel has a rooftop pool with a waterslide, and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has three different luxury pools. And with California weather, who doesn’t want to go for a dip during your vacation? Here’s how much Disney’s new residential communities could cost CON: There are other great pools There are nearby Anaheim hotels that also have fun waterpark-type playgrounds, with rooms that tend to cost less money. The Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground features Castaway Cove, a pirate-themed water playground with water cannons, a waterslide, spray fountains, and more. This hotel is also located directly across the street from Disneyland, which means you’re paying less and still getting some great amenities! ©Howard Johnson So what do you think? Is it worth it to stay in a Disneyland hotel? Our friends over at Small World Vacations can work with you and your budget to help you decide which option is best for your family. And better yet, their services are 100% free to use!! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Keep reading DFB for more Disneyland and Disney World news! Do Disney-owned hotels really have the best perks? 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 stay in a Disneyland hotel? Tell us in the comments! 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The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been at odds since Disney opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law (called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by some). In retaliation, DeSantis threatened to dismantle Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District and was ultimately successful in passing a bill that would do so. This district essentially allowed Disney World to function as its own county government. Disney World Entrance The dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (which takes effect in June 2023) happened quickly and has left many questions about the practical issues that will need to be addressed. For example, who will absorb Disney’s nearly $1 billion in bond debt? Now, Gov. DeSantis has given an update on what might happen once Reedy Creek is gone. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Governor Ron DeSantis has said that “the state will likely assume control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, rather than local governments absorbing it.” Apparently, DeSantis is working on a proposal that details more specifics on how this will happen. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline Reedy Creek will dissolve on June 1st, 2023, and the Florida government hasn’t yet released a specific plan on how this will happen. DeSantis has been adamant that “Central Florida taxpayers will not be forced to absorb the district’s nearly $1 billion in debt,” although he hasn’t released details about how that will be prevented. Reedy Creek Fire Department ©Reedy Creek DeSantis said, “The path forward is, Disney will not control its own government in the state of Florida. Disney will have to follow the same laws that every other company has to follow in the state of Florida. They will pay their share of taxes, and they will be responsible for paying the debts.” In addition, DeSantis said, ““I can tell you this, that debt will not end up going to any of these local governments. It’s not going to go to the state government, either. It’s going to absolutely be dealt with by (Disney and other businesses) that are currently in that district” (ClickOrlando). Reedy Creek Sign in Disney World However, Florida state law dictates that all assets and liabilities of a district are transferred to the “local general-purpose government” (Orange and Osceola counties in this case) if that district is dissolved. But DeSantis stated that he wouldn’t trust the local governments with the responsibility of running the district: “I’d much rather have the state leading that effort than potentially having local government [in charge]. … I’m worried that they [local officials] would use that as a pretext to raise taxes on people when that’s what they would want to do anyways and then try to blame Reedy Creek. So we’re not going to give them that opportunity.” ©Fox10 News | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Some local leaders, including Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, have expressed their concerns about the hasty dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The Orlando Sentinel noted that Florida lawmakers neglected to conduct an economic study before passing the bill with “only 3 days of consideration.” Magic Kingdom The law that will dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District also affects 5 other special districts in Florida. Although the districts “can petition the state to be reinstated prior to that dissolution date,” DeSantis has stated that “Disney would not be allowed to self-govern,” implying that a petition for the reinstatement of Reedy Creek would be denied. Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ll continue to report on any new developments to this story, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates. Does the public prefer Gov. DeSantis or Disney? Click here to find out (and you might be surprised). Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post Gov. DeSantis Says State Government Will Control Disney World’s Reedy Creek District 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 has released a TON of new merchandise in the past few months…it’s almost overwhelming! 50th Anniversary Merchandise We’re finding new things to buy online every week — from the 50th Anniversary collections to the new Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction monthly series. And now, there’s a HUGE new collection to check out both in the parks and on shopDisney. Each year (typically right before or during the month of June) Disney releases a Pride merchandise collection, complete with a wide variety of rainbow items. Today we spotted this year’s products in Disney World and on shopDisney, and there are a LOT of them! The Marvel Pride Collection With the release of this year’s collection, Disney has announced that 100% of the profits from any Pride Collection items purchased between now and June 30th will be donated to “support LGBTQIA+ youth and families.” The signs in the stores also provide a link to the website where you can learn more about the organizations Disney is donating to. Pride Collection Details Some of the items in this year’s collection are fandom-specific, like this new Marvel Pride Collection T-Shirt for Adults. The front has the Marvel logo in rainbow colors… Marvel Pride T-Shirt …while the back has a list of attributes of popular Marvel characters, along with their symbols. We spot Hulk, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and more! The back features several character logos. This shirt is available in the parks for $24.99 and online for $29.99. Click Here to Shop the Marvel Pride Shirt Online! And Disney didn’t forget about Star Wars fans either — we also got a whole collection themed to those movies. We have a feeling this Star Wars Pride Spirit Jersey for Adults is going to be one of the more popular items. Star Wars Pride Spirit Jersey The front has. combination of the Rebellion and Empire symbols, while the back has the Star Wars logo. You can order it for $74.99. Get the Star Wars Spirit Jersey Online Here! But besides the Star Wars and Marvel collections, we’ve also got some regular Disney-branded rainbow merch. First of all, you know Disney can’t resist releasing a new cup for every occasion, and this time we got the Disney Pride Collection Stainless Steel Tumbler. Disney Pride Tumbler It’s covered in rainbow stripes and has the word “Pride” emblazoned across the middle (with a little Mickey head over the ‘i’). You can order it for $24.99 online. Shop the Pride Tumbler Here! Do you need ANOTHER Disney Loungefly? Maybe not, but these Disney Pride Collection Mickey Mouse Loungefly Backpacks were flying off the shelves in the parks. Mickey Mouse Loungefly It’s a simple black bag, but the front pocket is shaped like a heart with an ombre rainbow design. Like we said, they were pretty popular, but they’re still in stock online for $75. Order the Rainbow Mickey Backpack Here! Don’t want to spend quite that much, but you still need a bag for the parks? Or maybe you don’t need quite that much space? Well, they’ve also got a Disney Pride Collection Mickey Mouse Loungefly Wristlet for $40. There’s a tiny one too! It’s much smaller than the big backpack (it’ll fit in the palm of your hand) and it has two zip pockets to store your tiny belongings when you’re in the parks. Check Out the Wristlet Online Here! There are several more items online and in the stores that you can check out if you’re interested. We’ll make sure to update you as new items are added to the collection (Disney typically releases ears as well, so we’ll be on the lookout for those). Stay tuned to DFB for all the news! Click Here to Shop ALL the Pride Items 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. Which of the items is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney Will Donate 100% of Profits from New Pride Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The state will likely assume control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, rather than local governments absorbing it, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday. View the full article

Pixar has made and released over 2 dozen movies since they kicked off with Toy Story in 1995, and we’re sure you have a favorite! ©Disney/Pixar From Monsters, Inc. to Turning Red to The Incredibles, there are so many to choose from, and while we probably can’t all agree on which movie is the best, we can most likely agree that it’s exciting to get NEW Pixar films! And, guess what? We have details on the NEW Pixar movie coming next year! Pixar’s 27th feature film will be called Elemental! It will be released on June 16th, 2023 (Father’s Day Weekend), according to a press release from Disney. ©Disney The film will follow the unlikely pair of Ember and Wade in a city where fire-, water-, land-, and air-residents live together. Ember (a fire-resident) and Wade (a water-resident) are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common! Check out some concept art below: ©Disney Elemental is directed by Peter Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) who says the film is inspired by his childhood in New York. “My parents emigrated from Korea in the early 1970s and built a bustling grocery store in the Bronx. We were among many families who ventured to a new land with hopes and dreams—all of us mixing into one big salad bowl of cultures, languages and beautiful little neighborhoods. That’s what led me to ‘Elemental.’” “Our story is based on the classic elements—fire, water, land and air. Some elements mix with each other, and some don’t. What if these elements were alive?” Pixar Ball Sounds exciting! We’ll keep you updated on the latest about the film, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn about the Pixar re-theme coming to a Disney hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this upcoming film? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW PIXAR Film Alert! Title and Premise Announced!🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World now offers Disney Genie+, A.K.A. a paid system that lets you skip the standby line and head straight into a Lightning Lane. Disney Genie+ The system has been controversial since it was announced. Not only is it a paid replacement for something that was once free, but the system is can be confusing and difficult for some Disney guests to navigate. Consider growing wait times and crowd levels, and it can feel a bit like Genie+ is a mandatory up charge now. So, we looked into it to find out if Genie+ is truly NECESSARY now. Before we dive in, let’s talk about what a typical day looks like with Genie+. You purchase Genie+ for $15 (plus tax) on the day you want to use it and you can book your first Lightning Lane right at 7AM. Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall Disney has shared that the average guest can expect to skip two to three rides each day, but the ceiling is much higher. There are reports of particularly ambitious guests accessing every single Genie+ Lightning Lane in a given park in one day. Success with the system tends to depend on dedication to looking for new booking windows and studying up on tips and tricks in advance. See how much guests can typically do with Genie+ on one day here! ©Disney Regardless, a day with Genie+ typically means avoiding a few lengthy lines. You might still wait for your window to open, but you’ll be out and about enjoying the park. In our experience it typically frees up — at minimum — an hour or two of your day that would otherwise be spent waiting in line. Used optimally, it can also mean getting on more attractions than you otherwise would have been able to access. Lightning Lane So yes, Genie+ certainly provides and advantage to your day — and Disney guests are taking advantage of it with around one third of domestic guests purchasing Genie+, Individual Attraction Selections, or both in the first quarter of the 2022. With significant crowds in the park and so many people opting to purchase Genie+, it can be a daunting decision whether or not to purchase. Can you even have a fulfilling day in Disney World without it, or do you NEED Genie+? Disney Genie+ Interestingly, the answer varies from park to park, so we’re going to take a look at each of them. Magic Kingdom First, let’s talk about Magic Kingdom. Disney World’s OG park is extremely popular and has the most rides out of any of the four. That can make Genie+ tempting when you’re prepping for that MK day. Heading to Disney World Soon? With Genie+, you can get through a lot of great rides if you optimize the service. Our friend Molly at AllEars.Net even made it through all 23 Lightning Lanes in one day. You have to pay attention and refresh often to make sure you get as many rides as you want, but it can be a big asset. But what does a Magic Kingdom day look like without Genie+? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad If you’re using your time to the fullest (that means going rope drop/open to close and not taking any long breaks), we would estimate that you’d be able to make it through 6-10 rides on an average day. That selection of rides would likely be a mixture of popular attractions with long waits and filler attractions with shorter lines. So, when it comes to whether you NEED Genie+ in Magic Kingdom, it depends on your party and your priorities. If you don’t mind waiting in a few long lines and have just a few MUST dos, you don’t need Genie+ to have a good day. Dumbo But, if you don’t want to wait in a line that’s longer than an hour (or even 45 minutes) or want to ride many of Magic Kingdom’s most popular rides, you’ll need Genie+. And this of course will vary on which day you are in the park. You may get on fewer rides if you are visiting on Christmas Day. Click here to learn more about how many lines you can skip with Genie+! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Next, we’ll talk about what is perhaps Disney World’s most stressful park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This park, though small, has many of Disney World’s most popular attractions, a number of shows, and very few filler rides. Hollywood Studios Similar to Magic Kingdom, Genie+ is the only way that you would be able to ride everything in Hollywood Studios — especially considering shows. And even then, it would be a challenge. WITH Genie+, this park is difficult to navigate as all of the rides are popular and windows tend to sell out. Hollywood Studios Without Genie+, you’re looking at loooong lines no matter how you slice it – many over an hour, some over two hours. We estimate you’d be able to make it through five to six longer lines without the service — and that’s with an optimized day. Hollywood Studios Frankly, if there is a park where Genie+ is necessary, Hollywood Studios is it. You can skip it, but only if you have limited must dos and are willing to wait in LONG lines. Want to learn more about how many people are using Genie+? Click here! EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are in a similar bucket with fewer rides and typically lower crowd levels. If you’re spending a full day (not a half day) in either of these parks WITHOUT Genie+, you’ll typically be able to get through everything you want to do — but you might be caught in some hour-long lines. EPCOT If you’re ok with longer waits and prioritizing rides and shows over breaks and meals, you can typically skip Genie+ even if you want to ride EVERYTHING. The exception would be on some of the busier days of the year. Tree of Life On the other hand, if you want to skip longer lines and have time to break for food while riding a lot of rides, or have a number of must dos and plan to park hop, you’ll want Genie+. To see more about the controversial system, click here! So, do you NEED Disney Genie+? The short answer is that it depends on the park and it depends on YOUR priorities. If you have early entry or extended evening hours as a theme park guest, you might be able to skip it and still get everything you want to do. If you’re looking to get on a LOT of rides during your trip – especially popular rides – you’ll need Genie+ to ensure you get on everything without getting lucky. And, if you’re not willing to wait in long lines, you need Genie+. Disney World is BUSY right now and lines are LONG. On the other hand, if your party has a handful of must-dos, doesn’t mind the occasional line, and can live with missing some of the more popular attractions – you might have a GREAT day without it. Whether you plan to use Genie+ or not, you can count on us to bring you all the latest updates and tips — so keep an eye on Disney Food Blog! Click here for more Genie+ tips! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA for in Disney World & How Much They May Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You May Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn Some Disney Genie HACKS Get a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ See Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Still Confused About Disney Genie? Check Out These DFB Videos Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you use Genie+? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Genie+ NECESSARY Now in Disney World? We Spill the Tea. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Reappearing ghost children, misplaced dinosaurs, and backyards ALMOST as big as planets? Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios isn’t red carpets and spotlights ALL the time. So let’s uncover the secrets of Hollywood Studios’ past (and present), here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below on Hollywood Studios SECRETS Disney Won’t Tell You. 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. Tell us your favorite part of Hollywood Studios in the comments below! The post DFB Video: Hollywood Studios SECRETS Disney Won't Tell You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company have lately been involved in a series of political controversies beginning with the introduction of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill. When the bill (commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics) was signed into law, Disney spoke out against it. In response, DeSantis and other Florida politicians have eliminated Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which essentially allows Disney World to function as its own county government. Disney World Entrance The events have been followed by several other attacks against Disney, including a threat to the copyright protections of Mickey Mouse and the no-fly airspace above US Disney parks. These events have presented DeSantis and Disney as rivals in a political stand-off. Now, NBC has conducted a study to see where public opinion falls on both the Florida governor and the entertainment giant. NBC conducted a new survey through the Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies to track public approval of several companies and political figures. The survey included questions about President Joe Biden, the Republican and Democratic parties, and several other figures and businesses, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. Disney World The survey participants included 1,000 adults, with 750 respondents interviewed on their cell phones. It took place from May 5th through the 10th of 2022. The margin of error is ±3.49%. The poll asked participants to “rate [their] feelings toward each [figure or entity] as very positive, somewhat positive, neutral, somewhat negative, or very negative.” The results showed that participants were split on both DeSantis and Disney. For DeSantis, 20% of participants felt very positive toward him, and 20% felt very negative. For Disney, 15% of respondents felt very positive toward the company, and 15% felt very negative. 15% of respondents felt neutral toward DeSantis, while 30% felt neutral toward Disney. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline 31% of participants didn’t have an opinion or didn’t know DeSantis, but only 7% of respondents didn’t know or didn’t have an opinion on Disney. Rather than showing that people don’t have an opinion on DeSantis, this likely has more to do with the fact that Disney is simply much more well-known than the Florida governor. Main Street, U.S.A. In terms of net favorability, DeSantis ended with a +2 rating, and Disney ended with a +3 rating. While both had positive favorability, it’s surprising that Disney was only 1 point higher than DeSantis. Part of the reason for this slim margin of difference could be that many politicians in the Republican party have followed DeSantis in turning against Disney. Earlier this year, several politicians wrote a letter to the company condemning their response to the Parental Rights in Education law. ©ABC We’ll continue to watch for more developments in this story, so stay tuned with DFB for more updates. Click here to see what President Biden had to say about the recent political controversies. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Does the Public Prefer Disney or Gov. DeSantis? You May Be Surprised. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot of planning to do when it comes to a Disney World trip these days. And, you might find yourself having some pretty bad ideas in the process! Cinderella Castle at Disney World Whether this is your first trip or 50th trip, it’s easy to end up making some big mistakes that cost you some of the fun on your Disney trip. So, let us help save you from yourself and avoid making these 8 mistakes in Disney World! Waiting to book your park pass reservations Right now, Disney requires that each guest have both a valid ticket and a park pass reservation for the park that they plan to visit before arriving – you’re basically reserving your spot in the park for the day. This is a HUGE change for seasoned park-goers who are used to making their plans for the day closer to their vacation dates, or even the day of. But, if you wait, you could end up finding that there’s no availability in the park that you want to visit on a particular day, or – even worse – no availability at any park at all. Magic Kingdom Entrance We’ve seen park pass reservations book up months in advance for the really popular times of the year (think holidays and opening dates for new rides or restaurants), so be sure that you’re making your park pass reservation as soon as you purchase your ticket. EPCOT Park Entrance We recommend securing a reservation for one park even if you’re not 100% sure that that’s the final plan – you can always look to see if you can change your reservations closer to the date but you can’t get a reservation if there aren’t any left when you finally decide. As long as you have one park booked, you could choose to upgrade your ticket to a park hopper if you find that the park you really want to visit isn’t available (just remember that you’ll need to have entered your first park and then can’t park hop until after 2PM if you’re doing this). Oh No…You FORGOT to Book Park Passes For Disney World. What Now? Click HERE for some tips! Eating a heavy meal before riding Mission: SPACE Unless you have a stomach of steel, you’ll want to plan ahead and time those big meals (or even alcoholic drinks) around your attraction riding schedule! Some rides are worse than others, but you could seriously end up regretting that tasty lunch if you’re not careful. Mission: SPACE And, if you’re prone to motion sickness you also might want to think twice about riding attractions like Mission: SPACE or Star Tours — both of these can turn your stomach even if you haven’t filled your belly with Disney World goodies right before you ride! See What 9 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness HERE! Sleeping in (for the most part) Yes, a trip to Disney World is a VACATION after all, but hitting that snooze button a few too many times can really cost ya when it comes to your park days. Especially if you’re purchasing Disney Genie+ — this can eat into the number of Lightning Lanes you’re able to secure in the day. Even Disney suggests starting early if you want to maximize your purchase! Disney Genie+…the new way to skip the lines Plus, if you’re staying at a Disney World Resort hotel, you can get a bit of an advantage in securing those Individual Attraction Selections too (if you’re opting to purchase them). You can make your lightning lane reservations starting at 7AM, and sleeping in could cost ya an earlier return time or even a Lightning Lane for a popular attraction (which could mean you’re waiting when you get to the parks instead of skipping the line). Lightning Lane at Tower of Terror Early Theme Park Entry can also be super helpful in hopping on those popular rides without a wait time (meaning you don’t have to pay to skip the lines if you’re not a fan of waiting), but you’ve got to be up and at ‘em because you’ve only got 30 extra minutes in each park in the morning. Select resort guests can enter the parks EARLY! But, that’s not to say that you can’t enjoy some extra snooze time – you’ll just want to think ahead and weigh the pros and cons. Maybe you choose to forego the parks one day of your trip and spend the day sleeping in and relaxing at the resort. Or, maybe you don’t plan on riding much at EPCOT so you can sleep in until all the food booths around World Showcase open – do what works best for you and your family! Do You Need to Stay at a Disney World Hotel for the BEST Pay-Per-Ride Choices? Click HERE to find out! Booking three table service meals in one day It’s important to be reasonable about how much you can (and want) to eat – three BIG sit-down meals can be A LOT of food (and pretty costly)! Table service meals can easily suck up a couple of hours from your day so instead of stuffing your day hopping from restaurant to restaurant, prioritize where you really want to eat and save that time you’d spend sitting at a restaurant for exploring the parks! Grand Ballroom at Be Our Guest Restaurant We recommend narrowing down your list to dine at one table service restaurant per day (if that) and opt for quicker meals – there are a lot of great Quick Service restaurants in the parks and resorts, too. And, remember, dining reservations open up 60 days in advance – so have your list ready to go and book the harder to get ones first. These Will Be the HARDEST Reservations to Get in Disney World in 2022 Thinking you’re going to use a pricey souvenir when you get home There are a lot of souvenirs in Disney World and, yes, there are some things that you might use every day (like a coffee mug). But then there’s the stuff that you buy because, in the moment, it seemed like you couldn’t live without it. A lot of times, you stock up on the souvenirs that you’re “100% going to use all the time at home,” and then they get stuffed in a closet and you don’t discover them until you’re Marie Kondo-ing your house (if people are still doing that nowadays). Birthday Castle Mug If you find yourself using this excuse to talk yourself into purchasing a pricey souvenir, turn the other way! Or, more practically, plan ahead by setting a souvenir budget and stick to it when you’re in the parks. 5 Souvenirs We Really Regret Buying in Disney World! Using a bag that is too small to carry all of your park essentials You certainly don’t want a heavy bag bogging you down during your park days, but you could end up really regretting leaving your rain jacket or sunscreen in the hotel room because you didn’t have room for it in your wristlet. Bring a bag that is big enough for you to fit anything that you might need for the day (including the weather!) and make a checklist so that you don’t forget anything! Make sure your park bag is big enough to fit all your essentials! You don’t need to overpack your bag, but you definitely want one that is big enough for your sunscreen, hand sanitizer, face masks, rain gear, wallet, and maybe even a small souvenir. If you forget any of these items or choose not to take them with you, you could end up having to pay the high park price because ya definitely need them! “It’ll be so much fun to spend a whole week with my in-laws!” We’re not saying that you can’t love your in-laws (we certainly do!) but it can get to be a lot when you have the extra family to think about in your party. Traveling with a big group can be difficult! That’s not to say that they shouldn’t come along – they can be really helpful with kiddos after all! Consider splitting up so that everyone gets to do what they want to do. Even if you’re visiting when crowds are lower, you’re probably not going to be able to do absolutely everything that Disney World has to offer, and trying to herd a big group from thing to thing can be overwhelming (and it can slow ya down!). Click HERE For The Best Disney World Restaurants for Big Groups! Trying to tackle all four parks in one day It’s easy to want to do it all in Disney World and if you’re short on time, you might be tempted to cram as much as humanly possible into one day. It’s a fun challenge to visit all four parks in one day, but with current park policies in Disney World, it’s likely not realistic. The Monorail is a great way to park hop between EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. You can’t park hop until 2PM right now (and even that is subject to availability), so you’ll be cramming A LOT into maaaaybe 8 hours. Heck, this makes visiting even three parks hard! Don’t overload your schedule with park hopping! Instead of spending your time trying to squeeze it all into one day, opt for 2-4 days tackling the parks. And, if you only have one day, prioritize what you really want to do and stick to that list! This will give you time to enjoy the parks, not worry about the wait times for attractions you really want to ride, enjoy the cavalcades and entertainment, and take in the atmosphere (including all the snacks!). See The Best Half Day Park in Disney World, According to You, HERE! So, if you’ve got these items on your to-do list for your next Disney World trip, do yourself a favor and scratch them off right now. You can still have a really great (or perhaps even BETTER) Disney trip without them! And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney tips, tricks, and updates! Learn About 8 Additional Costs to Plan for in Disney World in 2022 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. Have you ever made any of these bad Disney plans? 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Today is a special day for Disney Cruise Line as we depart from the port of Vancouver, Canada, for a return to “The Last Frontier” — Alaska! This summer, the Disney Wonder will once again visit ports of call in Alaska, and guests on board will experience all the grandeur of this majestic land paired with the magic of Disney for one EPIC adventure.View the full article

Earlier this year, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines announced that they would be combining into a brand new budget airline. ©Frontier Airlines This would be great news for people trying to fly to Disney World, as both of the airlines are some of the busiest at Orlando International Airport. But, things got a bit more complicated when JetBlue Airways stepped in and made a bigger bid to buy Spirit. Spirit has rejected that offer, but JetBlue is not giving up. JetBlue is now going hostile in its bid to buy Spirit Airlines, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The company has asked shareholders of Spirit to reject the proposed $2.9 billion acquisition by Frontier Airlines. Spirit has already rejected JetBlue’s offer of $3.6 billion twice now. ©GETTY IMAGES Spirit Airlines is currently the number 2 busiest airline at Orlando International Airport. They have rejected the JetBlue bid saying that antitrust regulators are unlikely to approve the offer from the airline due to its alliance with American Airlines in the Northeast. ©Spirit Airlines The CEO of JetBlue, Robin Hayes, said in a letter that “The Spirit Board based its rejection on unsupportable claims that are easily refuted.” Hayes also said that JetBlue is offering a significant premium in cash, more certainty, and more benefits for all Spirit investors. Spirit Airlines Shareholders of Spirit Airlines Inc. are supposed to vote on the Frontier bid on June 10th, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Spirit’s board supports the bid from Frontier, and reportedly anticipates that the deal with the airline will close in the second half of this year. The bid from Frontier Group Holdings Inc. would let Spirit shareholders keep 48.5% of the combined airline. Seats on Spirit Airlines We’ll keep an eye on the situation and bring you the latest news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn more about why Spirit rejected JetBlue’s offer 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 airline do you use to get to Orlando? Tell us in the comments! The post JetBlue is Not Giving Up On Buying Spirit Airlines 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. When you can’t make it to the parks (and sometimes even when you can), shopDisney can be a great way to grab some Disney items like spirit jerseys, Minnie ears, and all sorts of other fun stuff. New Minnie Ears from the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT What’s even better than that is being able to save some money on that Disney merchandise! If you have something you’ve been eyeing on shopDisney, then we’ve got some news for you! For a limited time, you can save up to 40% on select clothing, accessories, toys, and more on shopDisney during the Twice Upon a Year Sale! This sale happens twice per year and can be a great opportunity to save money on some popular items, like this Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey We’ve seen this spirt jersey in the parks for $74.99, and now it’s available online for $49.98! Click here to buy the Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey! Summer is coming, and if your vacation plans include heading to the beach or pool (or if you just love all things Baby Yoda), then you can grab this Grogu Beach Towel! ©Disney This beach towel is available for $16, but was originally $24.99! Click here to buy the Grogu Beach Towel! Even some Dooney & Bourke items are available during the sale, like this Alice in Wonderland Crossbody Bag. Alice in Wonderland Crossbody! The Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bags are usually $228, but during this sale, you can grab this one for $170.98! Click here to buy the Alice in Wonderland Crossbody Bag! No discount code is required to save on these items, but this is a limited time deal and won’t last long! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here for the BEST Disney World souvenirs for every budget! 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 will you be grabbing during the Twice Upon a Year Sale? Let us know in the comments! The post Hundreds of Disney Items Are on Sale NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has a long history of supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations and charities around the world, including GLSEN in the U.S. This year, we are further deepening our support. We will be donating all of our profits from the Disney Pride Collection sales now through June 30, 2022, to organizations that support LGBTQIA+ youth and families. This includes merchandise from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.View the full article

Many Disney fans can agree that the Disney Princesses are some of their favorite Disney characters. Whether it be their strength, the inspiration they give fans, or just their beloved stories that whisk people of all ages into Once Upon A Time fairytales — Disney princesses are special to many. Belle in the Festival of Fantasy Parade! We’re thrilled that meet and greets are back in Disney World and you can hug many of your favorite princesses again! And we always love watching their stories over and over again on Disney+. But, if you’re away from the parks and/or don’t want any more screen time inside your home, you can create some Disney magic and entertain your child with fun activities at the same time completely for FREE! Download Disney’s completely FREE Princess Play Book to unlock hours of fun activities inspired by Disney Princesses! ©Disney Filled with fun stories, recipes, coloring sheets, and other activities, this book is sure to have something to keep your little one engaged. ©Disney Honestly, we’re getting hungry just thinking about the recipes. Download Disney’s Princess Play Book here! And if 34 pages of fun aren’t enough, check out the D23 Exclusive additional pages! ©Disney This D23 Bonus Content is also completely free for you to download! Thanks, Disney! Download the Bonus Content here! What fun activities, especially in time for spring. Stay tuned to DFB and we’ll keep you updated on all things Disney! Take a look at 25 printable Disney coloring sheets here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who’s your favorite Disney Princess? Let us know below! The post Keep Your Kiddo Busy With This FREE Disney Activity! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for good drinks and a great time in Disney World, we definitely recommend Trader Sam’s! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto The bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is super popular among guests, and it can fill up pretty quick. Luckily, we have all of the tips you need to get a spot at this bar! If you can’t get a spot or aren’t in Disney World, then not to worry, there’s still a way you can enjoy one of their signature drinks! Disney Parks just shared via social media how to make the Krakatoa Punch, one of the signature cocktails at Trader Sam’s! Here’s what you’ll need to make it! o.5 oz Almond Syrup 3 oz Gorilla Grog (a Trader Sam’s specialty made of passion fruit, guava, pineapple, orange, lemon juices, and falernum, a syrup with tons of spices in it!) 0.25 oz Hibiscus Grenadine 1 oz Aged Rum 1 oz Spiced Rum Ice Mix all of this in a shaker, and strain over ice! If you get it at Trader Sam’s it’ll come with a glow cube and ice that makes it look like lava! Krakatoa Punch in glass That’s how you make a Krakatoa Punch! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food updates! Click here to read our Review of Disney World’s Jungle Cruise Restaurant! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Trader Sam’s? Let us know in the comments! The post RECIPE: Make Krakatoa Punch from Disney World's Most Popular Bar! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How long would you wait in line for your favorite ride in Disney World? Slinky Dog Dash 30 minutes? An hour? 3 hours? We’re sure the answer varies for most people, but it also depends on what ride is your favorite. If you LOVE Barnstormer, you most likely won’t have to endure that outdoor queue for very long. But, if you’re a Rise of the Resistance fan…you’re probably going to be waiting for a while! However, wait times have been changing recently in Disney World, so let’s take a look at what they were like this week! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Jungle Cruise actually had the highest average wait time at 61 minutes, beating out Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for the first time in a while. Jungle Cruise After that, we had Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at 60 minutes!, Peter Pan’s Flight at 57 minutes, Splash Mountain at 41 minutes, Space Mountain at 40 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 37 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 33 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 32 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 31 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 30 minutes. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Next, we had Astro Orbiter at 28 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 20 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 17 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 17 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 15 minutes, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 13 minutes. Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid Then, we saw Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 12 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 12 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 10 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 10 minutes. Barnstormer Sign And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 3 minutes and Liberty Square Riverboat at 2 minutes. Rides with no waits were Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 61 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 59 minutes, Test Track at 49 minutes, Soarin’ at 21 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 12 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 9 minutes, Living with the Land at 8 minutes,The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 6 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 6 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 6 minutes. Are you team Green or Orange? Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Tower of Terror had the highest average wait time this week at 91 minutes. Tower of Terror After that, we had Rise of the Resistance at 78 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash at 76 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 51 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 50 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 50 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 48 minutes. Let’s fly the Millennium Falcon! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 32 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 13 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 13 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 78 minutes. End of the line for Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 54 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 47 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 31 minutes, Expedition Everest at 24 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 14 minutes. Is Everest a must ride? Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 9 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Dino Dumbo That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what Disney’s CEO recently said about the Park Pass Reservation System Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which ride do you think is the scariest in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Rise of the Resistance Had a Shockingly LOW Wait Time in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has given us some of the most memorable characters ever created. Mickey and Minnie From Mickey and Minnie to Star Wars characters to the 999 Happy Haunts in the Haunted Mansion to the pirates in Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney has created characters we will never forget. Now, Disney has honored many of those characters on a new pair of Minnie Ears! We originally spotted the Loungefly Character Ears over at Disneyland, but now they’ve made their way to Disney World! Now that we’re seeing them again, they are CUUUUTTEEE! These blue ears are covered in Disney characters and icons with a bright blue sequined bow! Okay, we’re in love! So what characters and icons are on the ears? Well, let’s look! There’s Mickey, The Mad Hatter, Cinderella Castle, Mickey balloons… We spy Mickey! …a Railroad car, a Toy Story alien, Peter Pan, Minnie Mouse, a Tiki Bird, Buzz Lightyear, a Mickey Ice Cream Bar… SO many characters …Hatbox Ghost (!!!), the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Darth Vader, Dopey… Even MORE characters and icons! …Pooh and Dumbo. WHEW! That is A LOT. SO many fun characters You’ll find the Loungefly logo on the headband of the ears. Loungefly Logo If you’re looking to put ALL these characters on your head, you’ll find them at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $39.99. We’ll keep an eye out for even more new Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for 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. How many pairs of Minnie Ears do YOU have? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Can You Name ALL The Characters On Disney World's NEW Ears? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Walt Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom We’re still reeling from our preview of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and it seems like everywhere you look something new is popping up in the parks! Not only that, but Disney has been keeping us on our toes with a whole slew of exciting announcements. With so much going on in Disney World, it’s important to keep up on all the major projects — so let’s take a look at the biggest Disney World construction updates from this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run We finally got to see more ride vehicle testing over at TRON! Our friends over at AllEars.net caught some of the vehicles being tested. There’s still no word on when TRON: Lightcycle Run might open, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Check Out Everything You Need to Know About the TRON Ride! EPCOT Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana Slowly but surely, things are taking shape at EPCOT’s first immersive, water-based walkthrough attraction, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Crews are placing more rock formations in the construction zone… Journey of Water construction — Early May 2022 … and we’ve even got some updated concept art from Disney! Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney Currently, there’s no official opening date for this attraction, but we’ll let you know as soon as Disney shares and update on the exciting new addition! Check Out MORE Concept Art for EPCOT’s ‘Moana’ Attraction Land Pavilion If you’re making your way to Disney’s Land Pavilion, you might want to know that one of the escalators is currently out of commission! Land Pavilion escalator For now, guests will have to use the stairs or elevator to get from floor to floor here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop Guests exiting Toy Story Mania have been rerouted through an exit detour for quite some time, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. Toy Story Mania exit queue Disney is renovating the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop — but into what? So far Disney has remained quiet on exactly what will happen to the location! Click Here to Find Out More About What’s Coming to Toy Story Land Disney Resorts Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Work is continuing on the new DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian resort, and there is quite a bit of scaffolding all over the exterior of the Big Pine Key building. Grand Floridian’s Big Pine Key building Disney has stated that the renovations are scheduled to be completed this summer, but we’ll keep an eye out for any major updates! Click Here to See the Grand Flo Villas Concept Art! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort If you’re heading to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort any time soon, you might want to know that quite a few walkways are closed off to make way for brand new DVC villas. Spirit of Aloha is closed. For now, guests will have to take the scenic route around the Polynesian. The renovations are scheduled to be completed in late 2024, so stay tuned! Here’s What We Know About the NEW Polynesian Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort We spotted some deck resurfacing going on over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Contemporary Terrace We’re not sure how long these refurbishments will take, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for updates. Guests share the HARDEST part of planning a Disney World vacation Disney World is always changing, but one thing is for sure — we’ll be bringing you the latest updates you need to know, so stay tuned to DFB! Are Disney World hotel perks worth the hefty price tag? 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 your next Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 Construction Updates to Plan for in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you search for Hidden Mickeys at Disney World? Hidden Mickey made out of flowers We’ve seen Hidden Mickeys in ride queues, on plants, on tires, and more! We still believe there are so many we haven’t seen yet. However, we found a hidden Mickey in an unusual place — on a chocolate chip! Say what? If you’ve been to Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom or Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you might have seen the S’mores Deluxe Rice Krispie Treat. This is a HUGE Rice Krispy treat with chocolate drizzle, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker cereal. Here’s what it normally looks like: Smores Deluxe Rice Krispie Treat But when we stopped into Main Street Confectionery recently, we noticed that this treat had something NEW on top — can you spot it? What’s different about this treat? Yes! The chocolate chips on the treat are now shaped like Mickey!!! Like how amazing is that? We didn’t even know Mickey chocolate chips were a thing, but we are IN LOVE because everyone knows Mickey-shaped food tastes better, right? Mickey chocolate chips We also checked at Zuri’s Sweets Shop to see if the treat there had been given the Mickey chocolate chip treatment — and it has! At Zuri’s In case you didn’t know, today is National Chocolate Chip Day, so how perfect that we get EXTRA special chocolate chips at Disney World now? We kinda’ hope to see these chips on EVERY Disney World snack because they’re just so cute. We’ll keep an eye out for more fun snack updates, as well as keep an eye out for more Hidden Mickeys. So stay tuned to DFB for more! Read Our Full Review Of This 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 do you think of the Mickey chocolate chips? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found Hidden Mickeys In The Most Unexpected Place at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you an adventurous eater? If so, you need to make your way over to Disneyland ASAP! Hi Trader Sam! You may have tried the Peanut Butter and Jelly Mac from the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, or the Zulu Oxtail Samp and Beans from Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. But the new menu item from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in Disneyland will take you on a different taste journey — one that takes you under the sea! Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is located in the Disneyland Hotel, and offers adventure and taste inspired by the Jungle Cruise! While Trader Sam’s is mostly known for its fun cocktails, they also offer some tropical bites! And Enchanted Tiki Bar’s Instagram announced the location’s newest menu item — Takoyaki! We hope you’re feeling adventurous! The Takoyaki is fried octopus cakes drizzled with unagi and togarashi aioli, topped with green onions and bonito flakes. The new item costs $18, and is sure to delight the most fearless explorers! This item can also be found at Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill, which is located in the Disneyland Hotel! Tangaroa Terrace So if you’re looking for a taste of something different, head over to Tangaroa Terrace or Trader Sam’s while you’re in Disneyland! We’ll continue to update you with the latest menu changes around the parks, so stay tuned to DFB! REVIEW: It Takes an ADVENTUROUS Eater to Try This Disney World Restaurant! Are You Up for It? 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 going to try this new menu item? Let us know in the comments! The post Picky Eaters Beware -- Octopus is Now on the Menu at a Popular Disneyland Spot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a week, right? There’s a new drink at Starbucks! We’re still riding on the high of riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic rewind last week, getting updates on TRON Lightcycle Run testing, and drooling over the new Mexico ears over in EPCOT. But don’t worry because we’re still keeping a close eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and we’ve got all the updates for the week right here! Magic Kingdom Main Street Bakery There’s a new treat at Main Street Bakery. It’s the Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar! It’s made with a combo of Coconut and Oatmeal with Mini White Chocolate Chips, topped with Real Cream-Cheese Lime Frosting, and drizzled with a White-Chocolate Coating and Coconut. A new snack and cold brew! You’ll also be able to order the Chocolate Cream Cold Brew, which is a traditional Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee, with Chocolate Cream Cold Foam on top. This drink is also available at all other Starbucks locations! It’s delicious! Click Here to Read Our Review of Both New Starbucks Additions Skipper Canteen Here’s what’s changed under the Entrees part of the menu at Skipper Canteen: REMOVED: Dr. Falls Signature Grilled Steak ADDED: Irrawaddy Irma’s Hanger Steak — Ginger and Soy-marinated Sliced Hanger Steak served with Garlic Rice, Frisée, and Pickled Onions for $38 Dr Falls’ Signature Grilled Steak Sustainable Fish is now served over Bok Choy, Lotus Root, Bell Peppers, and Shiitake Mushrooms in a light Ginger-Lemon Grass Broth instead of Cassava fritter with wilted greens and a guava-habanero sauce We will be sharing a review of both of these items soon. So stay tuned. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Skipper Canteen EPCOT La Cantina de San Angel There’s a new cocktail over at La Cantina de San Angel in Mexico. It’s the El Tigre and it’s made with Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, Pomegranate-Prickly Pear Infused Vodka, Pineapple, and Ginger Juices with Wild Flower Salt Rim for $17. You can also now get a LeJay Crème de Cassis Floater for $4.25. A Tromba Blanco Floater has also been added for $4.75. La Cantina de San Angel Finally, Mexican Craft Cielito Lindo Draft Beer has increased from $9.50 to $13. Here’s Our Latest La Cantina de San Angel Review Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge The 50th Celebration Chili Dog has been replaced with a new item: the 50th Honey Chili-glazed Pork Belly, which is Honey Chili Glazed-Pork Belly, Chorizo, Midnight Moon Cheese Biscuit, Quail Egg, and Tasso Gravy for $15. 50th Celebration Chili Dog We wonder if it’s as spicy as that chili dog was? We’ll have to try it out! Here’s Our Latest Nomad Lounge Review Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill So on to MORE new menu items. California Grill’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Menu just got a few additions. Under Market Inspirations, here’s what’s changed: ADDED: Florida Peach and Raspberry Salad — Grilled and Fresh Peaches, Raspberry Variations, Steel-cut Oat Granola Tart, Red Onion, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette REMOVED: Lobster and Parsnip Bisque REMOVED: Heirloom Apple Salad Lobster and Parsnip Bisque Under “Chef’s Journey,” here’s what’s different: ADDED: Peas and Carrots Risotto — The Chef’s Garden Heirloom Carrots, English Peas, Green Garlic, Confit Onion, Sweet Carrot Foam REMOVED: Handcrafted Wild Mushroom Ravioli Read Our Most Recent Review of California Grill Disney’s Old Key West Resort The Gurgling Suitcase One cocktail will cost more now at The Gurgling Suitcase: the Key West Loaded Bloody Mary increased from $14 to $17. The Gurgling Suitcase Yep, that’s a price increase of $3! That’s the only change here, though. Here’s Our Latest Review of The Gurgling Suitcase Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Backstretch Pool Bar The pool bar at Saratoga Springs is seeing some changes, too: REMOVED: Cafe Latte REMOVED: Espresso REMOVED: Cappuccino REMOVED: Coffee Backstretch Pool Bar REMOVED: Twinings Hot Tea REMOVED: Modelo Especial Beer REMOVED: Concrete Beach Havana Lager See ALL of the restaurants at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort HERE! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Crew’s Cup Lounge Here’s what’s changed at the Crew’s Cup Lounge: ADDED: Yachtsman Signature Bread — Sourdough, Onion Pull-apart Rolls, Roasted Garlic, Butter for $8 ADDED: Steakhouse Wedge Salad — Candied Bacon, Farmhouse Egg, Radish, Smokey Blue Cheese Vinaigrette for $15 Crew’s Cup Lounge These are the only changes here. Here’s Our Latest Review of Crew’s Cup Lounge Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court The breakfast menu has had some changes at World Premiere Food Court: The Bounty Platter is now called the Waffle Bounty Platter REMOVED: American Platter ADDED: Plant-based Mickey Frittata — Frittata with Tomato, Spinach, Onions, and “Mozzarella” served with Potato Barrels and Mixed Fruit (Plant-based) for $10.99 Plant-based Mickey-shaped Waffles is now served with Potato Barrels instead of Roasted Breakfast Potatoes World Premiere Food Court The Kids’ Menu has added Oatmeal with Dried Cranberries — Served with choice of two Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines Complete Meals without substitutions for $6.99 Here’s what’s changed under Sides: ADDED: Steel-Cut Oatmeal — served with Sugar and Raisins for $4.99 REMOVED: Breakfast Potatoes ADDED: Potato Barrels for $4.49 World Premiere Food Court For lunch and dinner, there are some changes to the desserts menu: REMOVED: Cupcake- Cookies & Cream ADDED: Black and White Cupcake — Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate Shavings (Plant-based) for $5.29 ADDED: Box Office Cupcake — Yellow Cupcake filled with Caramel topped with Marshmallow Buttercream and a Peanut-Pretzel-Popcorn Brittle for $5.29 World Premiere Food Court Here are the updates under Snacks: ADDED: Apple Cereal Bar for $2.99 ADDED: Strawberry Cereal Bar for $2.99 ADDED: Apple Slices for $2.79 ADDED: Strawberry Toasted Pastry for $2.49 ADDED: Allergy-Friendly Dark Chocolate Bar for $4.59 ADDED: Allergy-Friendly Fruity Bears for $2.69 Here is Our Latest Review From Here! Disney Springs Homecomin’ There are EIGHT new menu items to try at Homecomin’ — here’s what they are: ADDED: St. Augustine Mahi-Mahi — Fresh-Caught Mahi-Mahi, grilled and drizzled with a Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce, served with Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Squash, and Snap Peas for market price ADDED: Grilled Shrimp, Watermelon, and Feta Salad — Grilled Ancho Shrimp, Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mint, Romaine, and Arugula tossed in Green Goddess Dressing and Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze for $19 ADDED: Spicy Cauliflower Wings — Cauliflower Florets Flash-Fried and tossed in a Hot Honey Sauce for $14 ADDED: Summer Squash Casserole (Side) for $8 ©Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ ADDED: Roasted Veggie & Potato Medley (Side) for $8 ADDED: Passionfruit Daiquiri — Flor de Cana rum, Cointreau, Passionfruit, Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup, garnished with an edible flower for $14 ADDED: Tropical Itch — Woodford Brion Barrel Select Bourbon, Plantation OFTD Rum, Cointreau, Passionfruit, Pineapple, and Lemon Juices, garnished with a bamboo back scratcher for $18 ADDED: Spicy Watermelon Margarita — Jalapeño-infused Tequila, Dobel Barrel-Strength Anejo, Chili Simple Syrup, and Watermelon for $14 Learn More About These Menu Additions! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar There’s a price increase on a cocktail at Jock Lindsey’s: The Mayor’s Reserve increased from $16 to $17. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar That’s the only change here for now. Check Out Our Latest Jock Lindsey’s Review! Vivoli il Gelato Vivoli il Gelato has added some gelato flavors to its offerings. Here’s what’s changed under gelato and sorbet: ADDED: Lemon Bar Dark Chocolate is now just listed as Chocolate ADDED: Raspberry Cheesecake REMOVED: Cannoli REMOVED: Lemon ADDED: Pineapple ADDED: Schofferhofer Grapefruit (21+) Here’s what’s happening under Cannolis: ADDED: Snickers Cannoli — Sweet cream of ricotta and crushed snickers for $7 REMOVED: Peanut Butter Cannoli Peanut Butter Cannoli There are also some new Seasonal Specialties: ADDED: Cookies and Cream Luxe — Vanilla gelato, golden oreos, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and 23K edible gold sprinkles for $16 ADDED: Pride Sangria (21+) — Strawberry, mango, pineapple, and blueberry sorbetto, with Terre Di Bacco Prosecco for $17 ADDED: Corona Lime (21+) — Corona beer with lime sorbetto and candied lime for $17 ADDED: Blueberry Cannoli — Sweet cream of ricotta and blueberries for $7 ADDED: Ube Tiramisu Pop— Ube sweet cream with coconut and crushed graham crackers for $7 Under Floats, the Rose Sangria (21+) has increased from $16 to $17. You can also now get a Café Con Leche for $5 and a Nitro Cold Brew for $5. Here’s Our Latest Vivoli il Gelato Review Those are all the updates we have from this week, but keep checking back with us often for ALL Disney World restaurant updates and news! 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. Did any of your favorite restaurants have menu changes this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Homecomin' and Skipper Canteen Saw BIG Menu Changes in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it just us or does Disneyland seem to get more characters, more merchandise, and more special food than Disney World? Groot at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus Not that we’re complaining because we love that the two resorts each have their very own unique experiences. We recently spent some time in Disneyland checking out all the NEW stuff (and there’s A LOT), so let’s get you updated on ALL the Disneyland updates. Disneyland Food Updates Jolly Holiday Bakery We tried yet ANOTHER Main Street Electrical Parade snack at Disneyland (SO many snacks, y’all). This time, it was the Parade Macaron for $5.99. It’s a yellow macaron filled with honey buttercream and lemon curd, topped with rainbow sprinkles and a Main Street Electrical Parade drum decoration! Parade Macaron This is one macaron that’s, well, SWEET. But we found that the lemon curd helped cut that sweet with some tartness. Click Here To Read Our Full Review Tomorrowland Churro Cart We got to try out the Green Apple Churro with Caramel Dipping Sauce. Here’s the thing, though — we didn’t taste anything apple in this snack, and that was disappointing. It’s rolled in Green Apple-Flavored Sugar, but that didn’t give it much flavor. We had high hopes! If you’d like to try it for yourself, though, it’s available now for $5.75. Read Our Full Review Here! Critter Country Churro Cart That wasn’t the only churro we had, though. We also tried the Berries and Cream Churro, which is a Churro rolled in blue raspberry and strawberry-flavored sugars and served with a fluffy vanilla cream dipping sauce for $6.75. Berries and Cream Churro This is another SUPER sweet churro (we guess it’s all that sugar?). The fruit flavors also tasted a little artificial to us, but we loved the dipping sauce. Read Our Full Review of the Berries and Cream Churro Milk Stand Y’all. We found a good alternative to Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies on the West Coast (because we don’t have a Gideons!). It’s the Chocolate Chip Sweet Sand Cookie and you can get it at the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! It’s a chocolate chip-toffee cookie with pistachios and sea salt for $3.69. Chocolate Chip Sweet Sand Cookie It wasn’t EXACTLY like a Gideon’s cookie, but it was close enough to make us happy! Read Our Full Review Here Kat Saka’s Kettle We tried a new popcorn at Kat Saka’s, the Shaak Cheese Popped Grains (seriously, Disney, you had us at CHEESE). Basically, this is just White Cheddar Popcorn, but again, it’s CHEESE, so we’re in. It was delicious and fresh and may be our new favorite popcorn at Kat Saka’s. Kat Saka’s Popcorn! You can get a bag now for $6.69 — your cheese-loving heart will love it! Read Our Full Review of the Popcorn Here! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium There are a few new Disneyland Resort Bags available, including a Tote Bag for $34.99… Nice tote …a Fanny Pack for $29.99… Fanny pack …and a Drawstring Bag for $24.99. Drawstring bag We also found a Main Street Electrical Parade Phone Case for $29.99. Wrap your phone in the Main Street Electrical Parade You can also now get the Main Street Electrical Parade Spirit Jersey here for $75. Spirit jersey Pixar fans who love pin collecting will probably want to grab the Pixar Pin and Lanyard Set for $34.99. Celebrate all things Pixar Speaking of pins, we also found a Boba Fett Pin Set for $29.99… Four Boba Fett Pins …and a Mickey Flowers Pin Set for $9.99. Pretty Mickey flowers The Rafiki Wishables Keychain is also here… It’s Rafiki! …along with an adorable Chip ‘n Dale Stackable Mug Set for $14.99. CUTE! Need a new keychain? You can get one for every day of the week with the Minnie Ears Keychain Set for $19.99. ALL the Minnie Ears There’s also a Mickey Keychain Set for $19.99. Choose your Mickey Or you can rep your birth month with the Minnie Mouse Birthstone Keychain for $11.99. What’s your birthstone? If you can’t get over to the East Coast to visit EPCOT, you can find a few things in Disneyland, including the Geir Perfume from the Norway Pavilion. Perfume from Norway! We think it’s cool that we’re seeing Disney World and Disneyland beginning to share some merchandise! ANOTHER New Character Is Coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort — See Who It Is! China Closet The Starbucks Tumblers are back! These tumblers are super popular These tend to go quickly, though, so if you want one, head on over to China Closet NOW! Here’s an UPDATE on $5 Million Lawsuit Concerning Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System Disney Clothiers How about some Mickey Camo Shorts for $36.99? It’s shorts-wearing season! We’re getting summer vibes from this Stitch Shirt. Stitch is so chill The back says “Taking It Easy.” Oh, yeah, we can get behind that. Taking it easy The shirt is $36.99. Sports Fans Will Love This Limited Time Offering in Downtown Disney Disney Showcase Do you believe in fairies? Maybe you need the Tinker Bell “You Can Fly” Shirt. You CAN Fly! Grab this shirt for $36.99. Disneyland Hints at the Return of Red Car Trolley — Read More! Star Trader Okay, there is a TON of new Star Wars stuff to buy. There’s a Star Wars Action Figure Spirit Jersey for $75… Do you like action figures? …and a Matching Hat for $29.99… The hat matches! Celebrate Star Wars at the beach with a Stormtrooper Beach Towel for $26.99. Stormtrooper beach towel? Yes, please. Action figure collectors will want to get their hands on this Luke Skywalker… Luke Skywalker …and Greedo. The figures are $29.99 each. Who shot first? There’s also this “It’s A Trap” Tee for $24.99… It’s A Trap! …a Vader’s Security Services Sweatshirt for $59.99… Vader does have good security… …a pink Strength and Hope Leia Tank Top For Kids for $24.99… Leia shirt for kids …a Strength and Hope Tank for Adults for $36.99… Strength and hope …Star Wars Shorts for Youth for $24.99… Shorts for kids …Star Wars Shorts for Adults for $36.99 that say “May The Force Be With Us… May the Force Be With Us …a Star Wars Shirt with Princess Leia, R2-D2, Yoda, and a Stormtrooper on it for $36.99… Leia, R2-D2, and a Stormtrooper …a Sweatshirt with a print of Vader, R2-D2, Yoda, and a Stormtrooper for $34.99… Star Wars Sweatshirt …a Darth Vader, Boba Fett, R2-D2, Yoda, and StormTrooper Tee for $24.99… Tee …a Long Sleeve Star Wars Shirt for $64.99… Long sleeve crew-neck …a Star Wars Split Screen Tee for $36.99… Split Screen Tee …Black Star Wars Shorts for $36.99… Black shorts …Gray Star Wars Shorts for $36.99… Gray shorts …a Colorblock Mandalorian Long Sleeve Shirt for $44.99… The Mandalorian …and a Rebel Leader Spirit Jersey. Are you a Rebel leader? The spirit jersey is $75. A Flatbread Hot Dog Is the Latest Must-Try at Disneyland Resort — Read Our Review Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Want to dress up like Rey? Well, now you can get a Rey Bag for $39.99… Rey bag …an Adult Rey Costume for $99.99… Rey costume for adults …a Rey Costume for Kids for $79.99… Rey costume for kids …and Rey Arm Wraps for $24.99. Rey arm wraps If you need help navigating the galaxy, you can get a Star Compass for $29.99. Navigate the stars You can also find a Long Sleeve First Order Shirt for $44.99… First Order …a Melted Vader Helmet for $350… Kylo Ren has one of these …and a Sarlacc Toy for $39.99. Adopt a Sarlaac? Carry your things in a Black Spire Outpost Bag for $39.99… Black Spire Outpost Bag …or rep Darth Maul with this new Shirt! Darth Maul! The shirt is $39.99. ‘Soul of Jazz’ Exhibit and MORE Coming to Disneyland Resort — Learn More! Adventureland Bazaar How adorable is this Youth Stitch Sundress? Adorable! The dress is $39.99. Here’s The Opening Date for the ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Show at Disneyland Resort! Pioneer Mercantile We found the cutest My First Mickey Plush… My First Mickey …as well as a My First Minnie Plush. The plushes are $19.99 each. My First Minnie Lots of 4th of July merchandise has arrived at Disneyland, too. There’s a Minnie Mouse Shirt for $36.99… 4th of July Minnie …Shorts for $36.99… Mickey AND Minnie …a Zipper Pouch for $16.99… Great for coins …and even a Loungefly Mini Backpack for $75. Mickey and Minnie 4th of July Loungefly Know someone from the Class of 2022? Gift them the Stitch 2022 Graduation Plush for $24.99. Stitch is graduating! We also found a big Orange Bird Plush! He’s so squeezable Orange Bird is $29.99. One of Disneyland’s Best Sandwiches Just Got EVEN BETTER! Here’s How! California Adventure Food Updates Shawarma Palace We’re pretty sure the Doctor Strange Eye of Agamotto Sipper Cup is literally the coolest thing we’ve ever seen. You can get it with your favorite beverage — and it even comes with a strap so that you can carry it around your neck. Um… this is SO COOL We imagine these might be in high demand, so if you want one, head to Avengers Campus asap, to get it for $24.79 (and it comes with the Coca-Cola beverage of your choice). See More Photos Of This Cup Studio Store Kids who love Spider-Man might want this Spider-Man Tank Top. Spidey The top is $24.99. You Can Learn to Hula and Play the Ukulele at Disneyland Resort This Month! Here’s How Elias & Co. You can get a Loungefly Tropical Stitch Miniature Backpack for $40. Itty Bitty backpack Check out these Bike Shorts for $36.99. Bike shorts There’s a sweet Minnie Mouse Youth Shirt for $29.99, along with… Such a sweet top …Mickey Jeans for Kids for $39.99… Mickey jeans! …a Minnie Mouse Dots Crazy Shirt for Kids for $29.99… We’re crazy about dots, too! …a Minnie Mouse “I Have Arrived” Onesie for $19.99… I have arrived! …and Marvel Shorts! Comfy shorts The shorts are $39.99. Here’s The Proper Way to Celebrate an Unbirthday in Disneyland! WEB Suppliers You can now get a Mystic Amplifier for WEB Slingers! We wonder what this does? The Mystic Amplifier is $24.99. Disneyland’s Wookie Cookie Is NOT the Same as Disney World’s…Is It BETTER? Lilo and Stitch Stand The stand where Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival merchandise was being sold is now dedicated entirely to Lilo and Stitch! That’s where we found this sweet Lilo and Stitch Plush — they’re sipping out of a coconut together! Lilo and Stitch The plush is $39.99. Stitch Fans: Get Ready to FILL Your Kitchens With Disney’s Latest Collection! Rushin’ River Outfitters We discovered a brand new pair of Shorts here for $34.99. They’ve got Mickey and stars on them. We’re seeing stars…and Mickey! There’s also a matching Sweatshirt. Matching sweatshirt The shirt is $44.99. Here’s A SNEAK PEEK at Mickey and Minnie’s New Disneyland Halloween Costumes! Backlot Shop Hey, y’all. Grab a Miss Minutes Plush and keep the Time Variance Authority Happy for $26.99. Hey, y’all! You can now get a Doctor Strange Spider-Bot Tactical Upgrade. Spider-Bot accessory Grab this for $24.99. We Drank Out of a Lightbulb in Disneyland — See Photos Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney We found a pair of American Flag Minnie Ears — these have red and white stripes on the ears and a blue bow. The ears are $29.99. Very patriotic Star Wars Wishables have arrived for $14.99 each! Which one will we get? There’s a nice new Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary Sign for $49.99. Yes, it lights up! We need this sign If you love Baby Yoda, you need this Tank. Baby Yoda is still very popular Grab this top for $36.99. A Fan-Favorite Show Has CHANGED in Avengers Campus at Disneyland! Here’s How Pin Traders There are LOADS of new pins, like this R-Series Pin… R-Series …this DJ Rex Pin… It’s DJ Rex! …and this Droid Pin. Each pin is $19.99. Droid pin You can still get a Bambi Mother’s Day Pin for $17.99. Mother’s Day Pin If you’re a Wanda fan, there’s a new Scarlet Witch Pin for $15.99. Scarlet Witch FOREVER We also found these cute new pins with movable parts. There’s Darth Vader… Darth Vader …and Obi-Wan Kenobi… Obi-Wan These pins are $17.99 each. We Paid Nearly $20 for Star Wars Pasta in Disneyland — Find Out If Was WORTH IT Grand Californian Food Updates Snack Cart We tried the Lightsaber Pretzels from the Snack Cart for $12. These are Pretzel Sticks dipped in chocolate and then rolled in colored sugar, made to look like lightsabers. They come in a pack of five in various colors. Lightsaber pretzels However, these are really just regular chocolate-dipped pretzels with loads of colored sugar. The only real selling point here is that they look like lightsabers, which does make them pretty cool. Read Our Full Review GCH Craftsman Grill You can now get two new donuts from Craftsman Grill. One is a Grogu Donut with Green and Brown Frosting and a Blue Macaron. Grogu donut! There’s also a Chewbacca Donut, with a Chocolate Bar Belt. Chewie! If you’re looking to grab these two special donuts, hurry! We don’t know how long they’ll be around. Disneyland Is Bringing Back a Perk That Could CHANGE How You Shop in the Parks — Here’s What It Is Those are all the updates we have for now, but stay tuned because we’ll be back REAL SOON with more! 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? 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As technology and innovation evolve, so does the need for companies like Disney to keep up. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom We’re not just talking about theme park technology, either. More and more travel restrictions are being lifted, and with that comes even more travel across the globe. So, how are airports (and the travel industry in general) implementing exciting new technology, and what could that look like for the future of travel through the Orlando International Airport and even Disney World? Some travel trends are just plain cool — and we’re taking a look at the trends we wish would come to Central Florida. Jet-setters, frequent travelers, and Disney guests alike know just how common it is for technology and innovation to change from one trip to the next. Over in EPCOT, brand-new ride technology is about to be officially unveiled at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is also going through quite a transformation, with an all-new Terminal C set to open later this fall. But, there are some travel trends that we wish would make their way to MCO and Disney World… Orlando International Airport …so let’s check them out! Sleep Pods & Nap Rooms If you’ve traveled through any major airport within the last few years, you might have seen little egg-shaped pods strewn about throughout a terminal or two. Sleep pods, like GoSleep, can be found in several major airports across the globe, and feature lounge beds in a lockable pod that can be rented typically by the hour or even overnight. ©GoSleep Sound a little claustrophobic to you? If you’re traveling through Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, or Charlotte airports, you can rent Minute Suites. These little retreats are popping up in major cities — think of them like small, temporary hotel rooms. Most Minute Suites include a day bed or twin bed, desk, chair, and television so you can lull yourself to sleep. Not only that, but in some locations you can also rent shower time. The average price of a Minute Suite is about $40 per hour. Imagine being able to take a break in the middle of your Disney park day without having to go all the way back to your hotel?! We seriously wish Disney would jump on the sleep pod/nap room train — for both adults and kiddos alike! Check out 8 things you can do in Disney World at midnight. Autonomous Tech & Robots Heathrow International Airport has implemented automatic tuggers for airplane taxiing, eliminating the need for a person to drive the taxi vehicle to the terminal gate — could we see this tech ever come to Orlando Airport or even Disney World? We’re imagining driverless parking trams or maybe even buses! Disney World parking trams As part of MCO’s Terminal C expansion, the airport will also be home to a brand-new luggage system that could help travelers get to their bags faster. Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, bags will be tagged and able to be located at all times. ©Click Orlando 6 Ever had a robot deliver your room service? It’s not as uncommon as you think — hotels across the globe are utilizing room service and concierge robots, including over at Universal Studios Orlando! While they might not be practical, they are super cool and we wish Disney World would bring them to the resorts. Click here for a FIRST LOOK at Orlando Airport’s Terminal C Voice Search & Voice Control “Alexa, book my Lightning Lane passes for me.” Okay, we might not be able to actually do this just YET — but we are getting pretty close! Smart devices are the assistants of the future, and many devices are already able to book travel, dining, and even doctor’s appointments for people. Hey, Disney! Disney is getting in on the smart device game with “Hey, Disney,” a “custom voice assistance” that works with Amazon Alexa. The service will be able to assist Disney guests with room amenities, guest services, planning, weather, and more. It can even tell jokes! “Hey, Disney!” is scheduled to roll out in Disney Resort hotels later this year! Click here to see “Hey, Disney!” in action! No matter what new technology may come to the travel industry, most of us can probably agree that change is imminent and constant — so for the latest Disney and travel news, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Here’s how to solve all your Disney World problems! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! 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Florida is now considered the least affordable place to live in the entire country. Orlando Sign For those looking for a home in Florida, finding affordable housing may be a challenge. Click Orlando recently reported that due to soaring home prices and rent over the past year, Florida has now become the least affordable location to live in the country. The main reason for recent major jumps in home and rent prices is a combination of low supply and high demand. This issue is even more pronounced when it comes to affordable housing, as the supply is even more depleted. ©Disney || New College Program housing Central Florida is an area of particular concern. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Orlando ranks second-worst in the country when it comes to the affordable housing shortage. COURTESY: Park Partners Residential via Orlando Business Journal Some area theme parks are taking action in an attempt to help local service industry professionals find affordable housing. Disney recently announced that they have earmarked almost 80 acres of land to build an affordable housing development in Orange County, Florida. Universal is also working with Wendover Housing Partners to build an affordable housing community near the resort’s new Epic Universe park. The community, Catchlight Crossings, is expected to include 1,000 apartments. ©Disney || College Program Housing now These new developments are not expected to completely alleviate the affordable housing supply issue, but they are seen as an important first step. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more updates on the Orlando housing market, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Driving Around Disney World Just Got More Expensive Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Now Considered the Least Affordable Place to Live in the Country first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article