Disney4me

You might have played in Disney World, but have you ever worked from Disney World? Magic Kingdom We bet many people wouldn’t think of Disney World as a quiet place to get work done, but there’s actually a few hidden gems that are secluded enough. Whether work spontaneously creeps up on you while on vacation, or you’re a Disney World local heading there specifically to work remotely, here are a few places you can get productive in Disney World. Disney Parks Quick Service Restaurants One of the best places to get some work done (especially if you’re in the parks) would be at a quick service restaurant. Places like Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom or Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT have lots of tables and — for an added bonus — are indoors so you don’t have to deal with the Florida sun! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe The quick-service that may take the cake though is the new Connections Café and Eatery in EPCOT! Connections is unique because not only does it have lots of tables, it has outlets, too! That means that if your computer or phone dies, you can easily get it powered up again. There’s so much seating and, best of all, OUTLETS! Believe it or not, Florida is only unbearably hot most of the time, and if you’re visiting Disney World and need a nice place to work during the winter months, you could check out the Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom! It’s an open-air market with food stalls and lots of tables so you can be productive while getting some fresh air. Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom Plus, one of the great benefits to getting some work done in a restaurant? If you get hungry, you’re able to just hop up and grab a snack! Just remember, that Wifi in the parks can be pretty spotty, so keep that in mind! Click here to read our review of the Connections Eatery! Disney World Hotels If you find yourself needing to get some work done in Disney, heading to a Disney World hotel might be the best idea. They will typically be less busy and quieter than the parks and have more secluded areas where you can get your focus on in peace. Wilderness Lodge Wilderness Lodge is a popular hotel and a great place to work. There are multiple fireplaces located all throughout the main hotel, so you can head up to one of the upper floors, find a fireplace and enjoy the cozy ambience. One of the many fireplaces at Wilderness Lodge If the fireplaces aren’t your style, try heading over to the Carolwood Pacific Railroad Room at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge. This room is dedicated to Walt Disney’s love of trains along with some more tables and chairs. Carolwood Pacific Railroad Room Also located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, Disney’s Contemporary Resort would make another great workplace. If you decide to work here, we recommend grabbing some Joffrey’s coffee from Contemporary Grounds and then head up to the second floor where you’ll see many couches and seating areas perfect for getting some work done — oh, and there’s outlets up there, too. Grab yourself a coffee and then head to the 2nd floor to get some work done! If you find yourself needing to work or study while you’re at Disney’s BoardWalk, then you can head to the Belle Vue Lounge. This lounge is only open for breakfast from 7AM to 11AM and then later in the evening from 5PM to 11PM. Belle Vue Lounge If you happen to be there when it’s open, it could serve as a nice quiet place to get done what you need to. Click here for a full list of changes coming to the Disney World hotels! Disney Springs If you don’t have a park ticket and can’t get over to one of the Disney World hotels, we recommend heading to the West Side Starbucks in Disney Springs. It tends to be less crowded than other areas of Disney Springs and offers indoor seating, unlike the other Starbucks location. West Side Starbucks If your computer or phone has enough charge and it’s not unbearably hot, there’s even some tables outside, as well. Click here to see how to solve your Disney World problems! While it may not seem like it, there are actually some pretty decent places to get some work done in Disney World. Consider one of these places the next time you find yourself needing to work in the Most Magical Place on Earth. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! The Most Shocking Things YOU’VE Done in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where’s your favorite place to work or study in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The BEST Places to Work Remotely in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This May has been great for Star Wars fans. Galaxy’s Edge We tried a bunch of different Star Wars themed snacks on May the 4th, have been spotting new Star Wars merch collections, and the highly anticipated Kenobi series comes out at the end of the month. If you’re in Disneyland and are looking for a Star Wars sweet treat, then you might want to head over to a hotel! We spotted these Star Wars donuts at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel! They have 2 different characters, and they’re absolutely adorable! Chewbacca and Grogu look adorably delicious as pastries. ‘Star Wars’ Donuts! The Grogu donut has green and brown frosting, with the baby’s iconic giant ears and eyes. He even has a blue macaron that looks like the treat that he eats in The Mandalorian. Grogu donut! We never thought we needed Chewbacca in donut form, until now! Chewie is looking ferocious on this donut, and has a chocolate bar belt just like the one he wears in the movies! Chewie! If you want to try these Star Wars donuts, they’re available at the Grand Californian Hotel in Disney World now! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food updates! Click here to see our Review of Disneyland’s Newest Churro! 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 these Disneyland Star Wars donuts? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Bet You Haven't Seen Baby Yoda Like THIS Before! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We CAN’T go to Disney World and not buy souvenirs but collecting all those mugs, ears, popcorn buckets, and other items can get kinda pricey! It’s time to go shopping! So, let’s say you’re on a limited budget and you need to know about inexpensive — or even free — souvenirs! Or maybe you’ve got an unlimited budget and the sky’s the limit! We’ve put together a list that should satisfy EVERY budget, so you can have some cool souvenirs to bring home from you on your trip regardless of how much you have to spend. Let’s get started! Little to No Budget Maps We’re going to start with those things that don’t cost a lot, or in some cases, are 100% free! And for once we won’t mention free water in those cute Mary Blair cups (okay, we mentioned it). First up? Maps. Maps are free and make a great addition to your Disney World scrapbook (and you can also find some cute Disney World travel journals to put them in, too). Ta-da! And not only are they great souvenirs, but they’re also handy if you don’t want to keep pulling out your phone to figure out how to get somewhere within the parks! We usually grab one to use (which will get a bit handled) and one for a keepsake. Celebration Buttons It doesn’t matter WHAT you’re celebrating, you can get free buttons in a variety of locations at Disney World (shops, City Hall, etc.) for birthdays, anniversaries, new jobs, and a ton of other things. A cast member will hand-write your name and/or what you’re celebrating on the button, and it’s a unique souvenir you can keep for years to come! New Year’s Eve Button at Hollywood Studios And yes, these buttons are free, although you can pay an upcharge to make them a little more special. Visit Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom to have an artist personalize your button with calligraphy and metallic markers for $3 per word. Kidcot Passports Did you know you could travel around EPCOT, collect FREE cards and stickers about each country, and then get a cute little Ziploc Bag to keep them all in? Look for the Kidcot stations (which are also marked on park maps) to find out where you can get these cool little freebies. Kidcot Fun Stop in Morocco It’s also a super fun free activity to do with your kids, although we won’t lie — as adults, we like traveling around the world and collecting our stamps and cards, too! Click Here For A List of 11 Things That Are Still Totally FREE In Disney World Low Budget Pressed Pennies So let’s get on to things you DO have to pay for, but that are still inexpensive and fun to collect. That’s where Pressed Pennies come in. For a penny PLUS a quarter, you can have a unique Disney World design pressed into a penny to take home and keep forever. Pressed Penny machine in Norway at EPCOT And the cool thing is that you can travel around the parks searching for the pressed penny machines because they each have their own unique designs. It’s a fun way to see more of the parks AND get a cool — and cheap — souvenir! Medallions If you want something a little more impressive than the pressed penny and have $5 to spare, you can also get special collectible medallions all over Disney World! These machines have been around for a few years, but for some reason, often get overlooked. You can choose from a variety of designs — and they even come in different colors! What another fun and inexpensive thing to collect! Disney Medallions You can pay for these medallions using Apple Pay, Soft-Wallet, a credit card, and cash too, so they’re convenient! You can get 1 medallion for $5, 2 for $10, or 4 for $15 (you essentially pay for 3 and get the 4th free!). Silhouettes Some of our favorite souvenirs are the Silhouettes you can get done at Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom. You can basically get a cut-paper silhouette of your face quickly and inexpensively, which means this is a custom souvenir unique TO YOU. And they’re relatively inexpensive, too — they’re $12 per person, $20 for two people, $24 for three people, and $27 for four. Silhouettes And if you want to purchase a protective frame, it’s an additional $8.95. Sure, if everyone in the family wants an individual one, it can get pricey, but this is one of those souvenirs that is well worth the money. Mugs Okay, so we have quite the assortment of Disney mugs, but that’s because they’re a souvenir that is VERY handy — and we can always smile when we’re drinking our morning cup of coffee out of them because they remind us of our happy place. And there are a lot of fun mugs to choose from! Orange Bird Mugs We especially like the Starbucks Parks mugs, and yes, we collect them from each park. Mugs tend to range in price from about $15 to $24, so if you only get one each trip, they’re really not that expensive at all. And they’ll do more than collect dust like so many other souvenirs! Pins Pins are a great way to commemorate special occasions, trips, and more! And there really is a Disney pin for nearly every occasion. You can also get pins with your favorite characters, rides, attractions, and more! They CAN get pricey if you collect a ton of them, but if you limit yourself to just one or two per trip, they’re an affordable souvenir to remind you of something special. SO many pins! Individual pins can range in price from $10 to $20+, depending on how elaborate or limited edition they are. Christmas Ornaments Another way to commemorate a Disney World trip is by getting a new Christmas ornament every time you visit the parks! Then you can pull out all the ornaments you’ve collected over the years and remember all your happy Disney trips each holiday season. Just like the one in real life! Ornaments can also be customized if you want to make them that much more special! And you can find them in a range of prices — some are as inexpensive as $10, while others can cost up to $30+. Here’s One of the Most Unexpected Souvenirs You Can Find in Disney World Medium Budgets Art If you’ve got a little more to spend on souvenirs, you might want to consider buying some Disney art! Sure, you can get some cool postcards with Disney artwork for a song, but you can also get full prints! Depending on the artist, the print, and its size, it can cost anywhere from $20 to $100, and if you choose to get them framed, they’ll cost a little more. But worth it. This is BEAUTIFUL! Imagine how much brighter your home will be with some Disney art hanging on the walls. Also, if you happen to visit Disney World during EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, you can actually meet some of the artists and have them sign their work! Ears So we won’t lie — this is one of those medium budget purchases that we’re obsessed with. Because for many of us, we get a new pair of ears pretty regularly! Disney CONSTANTLY releases new pairs, and they’re a fun way to bring a little Disney to your day. Sure — they’re not practical outside of Disney World, but they sure look cute when you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A. posing for photos! Fabulous new ears! Ears range in price from $20 to $30, although the designer ears can get a LOT more pricey. And we’re going to recommend that first visits to Disney World get commemorated with a Personalized Mickey Ear Hat — seriously, it’s a rite of passage. Clothing Clothing is a good buy because it’s useful, right? And you will find a variety of clothing at Disney World, including shirts, dresses, pajamas, shoes, and more! You want to rep your favorite character? There’s a shirt for that. You want to sport your favorite ride? There are dresses for that! Any kind of Disney clothing you can imagine is available for purchase! Tell us you wouldn’t wear these Disney x Coach slides absolutely EVERYWHERE! You can spend a little on something like socks (which run around $20 per pair) or a lot on something like the Dress Shop dresses, (which run around $130+) but what’s better than a souvenir you can wear over and over again? Also, SPIRIT JERSEYS are fun AND comfy (and they usually run around $75). nuiMOs Okay, one of the latest Disney trends is nuiMos, which are adorable little plushes that you can buy outfits for. And although the plushes themselves aren’t TOO pricey (around $20 each), once you start adding in outfits (and you will want to buy them SO many clothes), it can start getting expensive. Chip ‘n Dale nuiMOs There are SO many adorable outfits, too, including camping gear,, vintage outfits, and even costumes! These outfits run anywhere from $13 to $22, so even if you only get a few, it will add up, making these a medium budget souvenir. But collecting those little cuties is ADDICTIVE, so you’ve been warned. Loungefly Bags Collecting Loungefly Bags is TOTALLY a thing, and that’s because there are so many to choose from. We’ve spotted bags that LIGHT UP, bags devoted to the Main Street Electrical Parade, and bags that are so cute they’re kind of creepy! And the truth is we LOVE the mini backpacks — they make great park bags, too! So cute! Now Loungefly bags can be pricey, but they’re not as expensive, as say — Dooney & Bourke bags. The Loungefly backpacks start at about $75 in the parks. We Bet You Didn’t Know About These UNIQUE Customizable Souvenirs in Disney World High Budgets Designer Ears So you have an unlimited budget and the sky’s the limit. Then you’re going to want to collect the Designer Minnie Ears. But they can get a little pricey — and, they can often be hard to get, too, because they’re limited editions! But if you get lucky enough to nab a pair, you’ll be the BELLE of the ball! Gold leather Minnie ears by Loungefly You can nab some of these for as low as $48 (like the Up ears), but others can cost even more — the BaubleBar Ears were $78! And the Heidi Klum Designer Ears? Those would have set you back $600. Cinderella Castle by Arribas Brothers Okay, now we’re just going to assume you have an unlimited amount to spend on Disney souvenirs, and we’re going to tell you about that thing we’d buy if we win the lottery. It’s the Cinderella Castle by Arribas Brothers — and we know EVERYONE has stared at this gorgeous thing at least once while visiting the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle at Crystal Arts This creation is a replica of Cinderella Castle and has 28,255 handset Swarovski crystals on it! And for $37,500, it could be yours. And hey, it even comes with its own custom metal case and a certificate of authenticity. There were only 50 of these made, too, so it’s VERY limited edition. Hand-Crafted Tables We discovered these amazing Disney souvenirs during this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Arts. And they were SO gorgeous and we WISHED we’d had money to spend on them. Michael Maiden’s hand-crafted tables are a luxury purchase, but his work is second-to-none: he’s the only sculptor in the world that Disney commissions to recreate the characters in bronze. JUST LOOK at this thing! Michael Maiden Table You’ll need to pony up anywhere from $29,000 and $35,000 for these gorgeous handmade creations. But if money is no object, this is a great souvenir, right? Citizen Watches Another super useful souvenir you can get is a Disney watch. But why settle for any old watch when you can get a special Citizen Watch? And we’ve seen some VERY cool ones recently, too, including an Iron-Man one that we love x 3000! Plus a few other awesome Marvel ones! “I Love You 3000” Watch Now, you’ll pay for high quality with these watches. They’ll run you anywhere from $250 to $800. Jewelry In addition to watches, you can get some pretty nice — and expensive — Disney jewelry, too! We’ve found some Designer Jewelry that can set you back up to $1000 (like these earrings). Or if you’re thinking about getting hitched, you could nab some Disney engagement rings. This Cinderella Carriage Ring is $3000. ©Disney But what’s a few thousand dollars for what might be the most magical day of your entire life, right? There are plenty of other pricey jewelry items out there, too, if jewelry is your thing! We Doubt You’ll Ever Guess the Most Expensive Item in This EPCOT Shop! If you’re looking for Disney souvenirs, this is just a taste of what you can find at pretty much every price range. But really, the best souvenirs of all are the memories you make while you’re at the parks, and those are, well, priceless. Check out this DFB Video with 30 Things You Won’t Regret Buying at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney souvenir? Let us know in the comments! The post The Best Disney World Souvenirs For Every Budget first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida has no shortage of quirky lodging, from boats to shipping containers to a castle. Here are 10 stays found around the Sunshine State. View the full article

Do you have a favorite Disney World hotel? Disney’s Riviera Resort Do you like the Hawaiian vibes of the Polynesian? Or are you more into the groovy theming of Pop Century? Perhaps you dig the New Orleans vibes of the Port Orleans resorts. Or maybe you just love pretending to eat pastries on the French Riviera at the Riviera. Whatever your preference, there’s a hotel for you! We just visited Disney World’s hotels, checking in to see what’s been going on with them lately. So let’s get to some updates! Riviera Food Updates Le Petit Cafe We had a chance to check out Le Petit Cafe’s Mother’s Day offering, which was a Mini-Dessert Chocolate Box for Mom for $12, which was a Chocolate Box — inside the box was a ganache brownie, raspberry macaron, and lemon madeleines. It’s very photogenic The treats inside the box were quite good, but the box itself pretty much started to melt in the Florida sun. Read Our Full Review Here Riviera Other Updates Because it was around Mother’s Day when we stopped by the Riviera, we found that the craft activity was a Create Your Own Mother’s Day Card. Be sure to check out crafting activities at your Disney World hotel, because there’s always something to do and many of these, like this one, are free! Crafting activity You can also check out paid activities at your hotel, like the Painting Activity available at the Riviera. Right now, you can learn to paint Orange Bird! We want to learn to paint Orange Bird! So be sure to learn all about the activities your hotel has to offer! Here’s EVERY SINGLE Disney World Project In the Works (That We Know About!) Port Orleans French Quarter Food Updates Sassagoula Floatworks We tried the Mother’s Day Cupcake at Port Orleans, which was available for $5.99. This cupcake is a Lemon-scented cupcake filled with fresh blueberry compote topped, vanilla buttercream, and fondant flowers. The Mother’s Day Cupcake It was pretty good, and we liked the sweet and tartness of it, although we didn’t really taste any lemon. This cupcake was also available at Riverside Mill Food Court at Port Orleans — Riverside. Read Our Full Review Here Port Orleans — French Quarter Merchandise Updates Jackson Square We found a new Port Orleans Resort Ornament. One side is the hotel’s exterior… These ornaments are so detailed …while the inside has Mickey and Minnie! The ornament is $29.99. Mickey and Minnie You can also get a Scat Cats Tervis Tumbler for $22.99… Rep Scat Cat’s …and a new Port Orleans Corkcicle. Good for staying hydrated! The Corkcicle is $39.99. Here’s How Guests Are DIVIDED on Park Passes and Their Impact on Planning a Disney World Vacation Port Orleans — Riverside Merchandise Updates Fulton’s General Store If you’re looking to track down the Loungefly Main Street Electrical Parade Mini Backpack and ears, they’re available here. The backpack is $75 and the ears are $39.99. They’re here! We also spotted some of the Pooh Home goods here, like the Honeycomb Jars and the Pooh Kitchen Utensil Holder. For your kitchen! The jars are $49.99 and the Utensil Holder is $34.99. Here’s Everything to Consider Before Making Disney World Dining Reservations Saratoga Springs Merchandise Updates The Artist’s Palette Shop We found the Golf Pro Shop 50th Anniversary Golf Towels. Each towel is $49.95. 50th! If you’re looking for a good Father’s Day gift, you can get assorted Mug Packs that can include a variety of candy, souvenirs, and other gifts. The price is dependent on what you put in there. We saw a Star Wars one… Star Wars Mug gift package for Dad …along with a Goofy Dad Jokes Mug. Goofy has the best Dad jokes! Speaking of Star Wars, the “I Am One With The Force” Statue we previously saw at Hollywood Studios is here now, too. It’s $19.99. I am one with the Force. If you’re up for some reading, be sure to pick up a copy of the Star Wars Archives and The Walt Disney Archives books you can grab here. Reading, anyone? You can also grab a variety of Pride Pins here. Pride Pins have arrived With Pride Month coming up soon, we’re starting to see more of these everywhere! We’ve Messed Up! Here’s How to Solve Your Disney World PROBLEMS Polynesian Construction Updates The walkway to the beach past the pool is still closed for construction. Still walled off The fence that’s still around the marina remains unpainted. Still there Those are the only updates we have from here, though! Guests Share the HARDEST Part of Planning a Disney World Vacation — Read Now! Contemporary Construction Updates The Firework Viewing Terrace outside on the third floor is being resurfaced. Resurfacing We also noticed resurfacing being done on the back of the building. More resurfacing Note that access to the pool deck from the second floor is currently limited. Disney Shares Update on Star Wars Hotel Availability Predictions — Read Those Predictions Here! All-Star Sports Merchandise Updates Goofy’s Gifts and Sundries There’s a Mickey All-Star Resorts Sketchbook Ornament here! Cute ornament! The ornament is $21.99. We’ve also seen this at All-Star Movies and All-Star Music! How Many of These RARE Disney Characters Have You Met? Those are all the updates we have for now, but stay tuned to DFB for more Disney 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. Which Disney World hotel do you think is overrated? Let us know in the comments and tell us why! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Father's Day Gift Sets and Limited Time Treats first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen all kinds of new merchandise celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! 50th Anniversary Merchandise From Amazon to the Disney Parks, we’ve seen everything from handbag collections to Pop! Figures. We’re constantly on the lookout for all the latest Disney merchandise, and today we found a dress in Magic Kingdom that’s perfect for celebrating Disney World’s big anniversary! We found this dress at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom today! It’s dark blue with a collar, a golden tie belt, and has a cute 50th anniversary pattern all over it! 50th Anniversary Dress It has these beautiful pictures of the castle, and the design continues onto the back of the dress with golden 50s and fireworks. For anyone who is all about functionality, yes, the dress DOES have pockets! What a fun way to dress for the 50th anniversary or for a Dapper Day event! Castle on the back! You can get this 50th Anniversary dress at Uptown Jewelers now for $128! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to see the Disney World merch that you shouldn’t wait to buy! 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 this 50th Anniversary Disney World dress? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Ultimate Disney World 50th Anniversary Outfit Doesn't Exi- first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ah, California. Land of Hollywood, palm trees, and of course, Disneyland! Disneyland! There’s a lot happening at Disneyland right now when it comes to food! We found a delicious hidden pretzel in Galaxy’s Edge, a twist on a classic drink, a major upgrade to a fan-favorite sandwich, and SO much more. These are only some of the new treats we’ve seen in the last couple weeks with likely more on the way as we get closer to summer. If you’re on the hunt for a new Disneyland churro flavor, you’re in luck (well, kinda… .)! On our most recent trip to Disneyland, we spotted the new Green Apple Churro with Caramel Dipping Sauce and wanted to give it a try! It’s a classic Disneyland churro rolled in green apple-flavored sugar and caramel and apples are one of the most popular flavor combos, so we were excited! But did it live up to our expectations? Sign for the Green Apple Churro When we took a bite, we noticed that there wasn’t any apple taste! Normally if we don’t like the flavoring or sugary coating on a churro, we can say that at least it was a fresh, delicious Disneyland churro at its core. But this time, we couldn’t say that! The churro was overcooked and extra crunchy, but our batch could’ve just been a flub. We had high hopes, but this churro was a bit of a disappointment. We had high hopes! BUT there was one winning part to this snack and that’s the caramel dipping sauce! This is one of the best churro dips we’ve had and it’s a must-try for caramel fans — it’s the perfect amount of sweet and the texture is just right. Next time, we’d like to buy the dip separately and use it with a regular churro instead! Caramel sauce If you want to brave the green apple churro or you just want to find the caramel dipping sauce, head over to the churro cart in Tomorrowland! The churro on its own is $5.75 and the dip is an extra $1. We’ll continue to update you on ALL of the latest Disney snacks, so stay tuned for more! Did you know you could do THIS at Trader Sam’s? 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 If you’ve tried the Green Apple churro, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below! The post REVIEW: We Didn't Expect a Disneyland Churro to Make Us Sad...But Here We Are first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve made your park pass reservations, researched the best restaurants, and found the perfect hotel. You’re all packed with the suitcases waiting by the door. So what’s still left to do before you head out on your Disney World vacation? Main Street U.S.A. Before you get on the road, make sure you know exactly what’s NOT going to be available in the parks and hotels during your trip! Check out our list here of what’s going to be closed next week so that you’re not unpleasantly surprised during your vacation. Let’s start out the list with Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over 3 years in Magic Kingdom, and that closure is continuing through this week. Disney hasn’t shared a reopening date for this attraction. Walt Disney World Railroad Construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster over in Tomorrowland interrupted the railroad’s tracks, so we’re not expecting it to reopen until TRON is complete. We don’t have an opening date for TRON either, but we did see some full-speed testing of the coaster recently, which is a good sign that construction is moving along well. We’re making progress! The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is also closed in this park. Before the 2020 closures, kids could head inside to be transformed into Disney princesses, but the salon did not reopen when Magic Kingdom did. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Disney hasn’t announced yet when we can expect the boutique to reopen. Check out the menu overhaul at Magic Kingdom’s most HATED restaurant. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Finding Nemo: The Musical is closed in Animal Kingdom. Fans of the original musical may be disappointed to learn that you won’t be able to see that show even once the Theater in the Wild reopens. Because when Finding Nemo returns to this park, it’ll be in the form of a new, updated show called “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!” Finding Nemo: The Musical The updated musical will still use puppets and sets (like the original), but it’ll be based on Finding Dory instead. There will be new characters, settings, and events in the show, although some of the music from the original show will return. Why you WON’T see fireworks at Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid is still closed in Hollywood Studios. Disney has not announced a reopening date for this show yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Fantasmic! — the popular nighttime show starring Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent as a dragon — is also closed in Disney World. Disney has announced that this show will return in 2022, but they haven’t given us a more specific timeline yet. Fantasmic! In the meantime, you can learn more about the updates coming to this show, including new characters, technology, and stunts. Some fan-favorite scenes and characters will be returning with the show as well. Everything you’re doing WRONG at Hollywood Studios. Disney World Water Parks Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is still closed, and we don’t know yet when it could reopen. Disney hasn’t given an update on the refurbishments happening here. Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach But Typhoon Lagoon (Disney World’s other water park) is now open for guests to visit! So you can still head in to enjoy water rides, pools, and themed snacks. Check out this water park ticket DISCOUNT for Florida residents. Disney World Hotels Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open for reservations, but you may see or hear some construction while you’re there. That’s because Disney is building 200 new DVC Resort Studios in the Big Pine Key building of this resort. Grand Floridian’s Big Pine Key building If you want to stay in the new rooms (which have a Mary Poppins Returns theme), you can book your reservations now (even if you’re not a Disney Vacation Club Member). The rooms are expected to be ready for guests by late June of this year. Take a virtual tour of the new rooms here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is also getting some new DVC rooms. In fact, Disney is actually constructing a whole new building of DVC villas on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon at this hotel. Construction at the Polynesian Resort The new building will be located where the Spirit of Aloha dinner show used to be, so Spirit of Aloha has been permanently closed. The new villas are expected to open sometime in late 2024. Hotel Pool Refurbishments One of the newest hotels in Disney World is the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. If you’re planning on staying there soon, be aware that the pool is currently closed for some refurbishments. The Swan Reserve Pool is currently closed. We’re not sure when the pool will reopen, but we’ll keep an eye out and let you know when it’s available. Are Disney World hotel perks worth the hefty price tag? We dig in. That’s a wrap on our report of all the closures in Disney World this week. Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming vacation. You’re Sleeping on These Packing HACKS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these closures will affect your vacation? Let us know in the comments. The post 7 Things You CAN’T Do in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

May is full of galactic fun for Star Wars fans! Galaxy’s Edge Of course, May 4th was packed with unique offerings to celebrate Star Wars. But that’s not the only day Star Wars fans had to look forward to in May! There’s also the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim from May 26th to May 29th, Star Wars Nite in Disneyland on May 27th, and the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ this May 27th! Phew, that is A LOT. And if you’re looking for the perfect accessory for any of these occasions, we found a collection that you need to see! HARVEYS took to Instagram to reveal their latest Star Wars collection! This new collection will release on Friday, May 20th at 8AM PT, in store and online. They shared a glimpse of The Wanderer, which is a bag that features patchwork of iconic Star Wars prints! It’s lined in black and features the Star Wars logo. ©HARVEYS It has a double-sided Imperial and Rebel insignia zipper pull, so you can choose what side you’re on! It also comes with a double-sided black nickel charm that has some of our favorite galactic heroes on it! ©HARVEYS There are also various wallets to choose from, featuring iconic characters and quotes! ©HARVEYS So if you’re looking for the perfect accessory to add to any galactic outfit, be sure to snag an item or two when they release! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! EVERY Panel You Can Attend at the 2022 Star Wars Celebration 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 attending any of the upcoming Star Wars events? Let us know in the comments! The post Set Your Alarms or Risk Missing Out on the Newest 'Star Wars' Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re named the Disney Food Blog for many reasons, but one of them is that we LOVE trying Disney food! And more than that, we love trying it and sharing our thoughts with you all! We love Disneyland! Recently we’ve found a cookie that suspiciously looks like it’s from Gideon’s in Disneyland, a new savory sandwich in Disney World, and new menu items have been added to several Magic Kingdom restaurants! However, we’re at Disneyland for our newest snack, and surprise, surprise — it’s a churro! Disneyland now has a…Berries and Cream Churro? Yep, you read that right! And you’re welcome for getting that popular Berries and Cream song stuck in your head again! This sweet snack is rolled in blue raspberry and strawberry-flavored sugars and served with a fluffy vanilla cream dipping side for $6.75. Berries and Cream Churro First thing’s first — this churro is VERY sweet. You have to be in the mood for sugar to really enjoy this churro. We thought the fruit flavors on this churro tasted a bit artificial, however you do get a 2-in-1 deal with both flavors on one churro! Does it remind anyone else of a double lightsaber? We enjoyed the vanilla dipping sauce that came with it and it made the churro better. It was still a good and fresh Disneyland churro, but we aren’t sure that we’d get this one again. There are PLENTY of other churro options at Disneyland! The vanilla cream dipping sauce! All in all, if you’re a fan of sweet, fruity desserts, you might want to swing by the churro cart by Hungry Bear and snag one! Stay tuned to DFB to know about each and every new snack we find! Did you see that this iconic Disneyland staple is returning to the parks soon? 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 grab this new treat? Let us know your thoughts below! The post REVIEW: Miss the Berries and Cream Trend? This Disney Snack is Bringing It Back! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re in Disney World almost every day so we like to think we’ve seen it all — but that’s just not true. Cinderella Castle Every week holds a few more unexpected surprises and to be honest, we wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s part of the Disney magic! As the week comes to an end, we’re here to go over all the unexpected news from Disney World, so buckle in and come along for the ride! TRON Ride Testing Work on TRON Lightcycle Run is still in progress in Magic Kingdom and this week it hit another construction milestone! Disney recently initiated the testing process with a slow-moving push/pull test with sections of vehicles, and now it looks like testing with full ride vehicles has begun. We’re making progress! Our friends at AllEars.net shared a video of a test run they caught in Tomorrowland and we have to admit — it’s really exciting to see! And voila! It’s Mickey, complete with precisely placed pepper and sugar packets. Addison commented, “I figured I’d help create a little bit of magic with the materials I had!” We love it. We love to see it! We love and appreciate all the extra work Cast Members do just to create a little bit of magic for guests in unexpected places. Thank you, Addison! And that’s all the unexpected news from Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! We’ve messed up! Here’s how to solve 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! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Disney World recently? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 Surprising Updates (and 1 Wholesome Moment) from Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, and welcome to the world-famous Jungle Cruise…restaurant. That’s right, we’re back at the Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen (and no, we didn’t have to visit the backside of water to get here). Skipper Canteen Now, if you’ve ever visited Skipper Canteen, you’ll know it’s one of the punniest dining spots in all of Disney World, and you’ll know that it’s also something we often refer to as a hidden gem. So when Disney decided to add some new items to the Skipper Canteen menu, we had to put on our adventurer’s hats to check it all out. Atmosphere When it comes to theming, Disney just gets it, and that’s most certainly the case at Skipper Canteen. If Jungle Cruise is one of your favorite rides and you love puns, this is THE place to eat in Magic Kingdom. Your cruise…err…dining adventure begins in the check-in area, which is themed to evoke Disney World’s classic ride. Check-in Area This restaurant also has a backstory that links it to the Jungle Cruise. It’s owned by Alberta Falls, who took over the Jungle Navigation Co. from her grandfather, Albert Falls. Although Jungle Navigation Co. started out as a cargo shipping business, it eventually became a tourist company offering Jungle Cruises. Skipper Canteen was set up to give those passengers a place to eat before or after their cruise (that is, if they make it out alive!). Portrait of Albert Falls in Skipper Canteen Inside Skipper Canteen, you’ll find three separate dining rooms, each with its own theme. The Falls Family Parlor was meant to be a relaxing area for the Falls family — you’ll find animal details and many Easter eggs connecting the restaurant to the Jungle Cruise. Carpet in the Falls Family Parlor There’s also a dining room that used to be the super-secret meeting space for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) — Dr. Falls was a member of this exclusive group. The Butterfly Booth at Skipper Canteen in the S.E.A. room The largest dining room is the Crew Mess Hall, which is full of light, as well as fun Jungle Cruise-themed artifacts. If you do dine here, be sure to take time before or after your meal to look around all three rooms. This restaurant is full of hidden Jungle Cruise details! Skipper Canteen You’ll find standard tables and chairs here, along with booths, for seating. Skipper Canteen The fun doesn’t stop with the restaurant’s theming. Your host, server, and food runners are also equipped with loads of wonderful puns that will make you laugh and groan at the same time. Eats Like most table service restaurants at Disney World, you can either get a paper menu or scan a QR code to view a digital menu on your phone. You’re also given a cloth napkin and utensils. Menu via paper menu or QR code Not only is the theming at Skipper Canteen unique, but the menu also features some adventurous foods, with names of dishes inspired by the Jungle Cruise. You’ve got a selection of unique appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages. The menu But we’re here to try three NEW menu items. NEW menu items! We started with the new Sustainable Fish for $32, which recently changed. This is “Not Piranha” served over Bok Choy, Lotus Root, Bell Peppers, and Shiitake Mushrooms in a light Ginger-Lemon Grass Broth. The fish that we were served was Striped Sea Bass. This is a nice light option for those who don’t want a heavy meal. Sustainable fish This fish was cooked very well, and as you can see, it was nice and flaky. The broth was almost like a miso broth — it added a nice flavor but wasn’t too salty. The flavor of the fish was peppery, but not overwhelmingly so. But if you don’t like pepper, keep that in mind if you consider ordering this. We also kind of wish this had come with rice rather than vegetables. Nice and flaky Then it was time to dig into Irrawaddy Irma’s Hanger Steak for $38. This is Ginger and Soy-marinated Sliced Hanger Steak served with Garlic Rice, Frisée, and Pickled Onions. So the steak is good, but it doesn’t stand out from other steaks you can get at Disney World, so we’re not sure we’d order this again. Maybe if it had a sauce or some kind of other flavor added to it, we would’ve rated this higher. Hanger Steak We were pleased that we ordered it medium rare and that’s how it came out, though. But again, there are much better places in Disney World to get steak. It was also strange that we didn’t receive a steak knife with it. Medium rare Finally, we got the Senegali Sal’s Short Rib for $36. It’s a Berbere-spiced Short Rib, Sweet Potato Silk with Sautéed Greens and Cucumber, and Root Vegetable Slaw. We’re just going to say this was probably our favorite of the three new menu items. We found the flavor really unique — it almost had like a cinnamon or nutmeg fall kind of thing going on. Unique flavors! We think this is exactly the kind of thing to order in the fall or winter. It is a heavier dish, so you might not want to order this when it’s hot and humid out. However, it was delicious and we would order it again! The perfect fall dish Overall, though, we thought all three new dishes are a solid choice, depending on what you’re in the mood to eat. Nosh or Not You SHOULD eat at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen if… You want a hearty meal, where you can sit and relax. Skipper Canteen has a very chill vibe where you can escape the park’s crowds, as well as the Florida heat and humidity. You have adventurous eaters in your party — the options here are a lot more unique than anything else you’ll find in Magic Kingdom. You want to immerse yourself in Disney storytelling and theming, which is SPOT on here, especially if you love the Jungle Cruise. This is one of the most immersive restaurants you’ll find in Disney World. Plus, it’s just a lot of fun. You should SKIP Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen if… You want a quick meal — this is a sit-down restaurant with a more laid back atmosphere. Dining here will take some time out of your Magic Kingdom day. You have picky eaters in your group. There isn’t a lot here for picky eaters — almost everything here is for those who have more adventurous taste buds. You want an inexpensive meal. Although this isn’t the MOST expensive place to dine in Magic Kingdom, it’s not cheap either. Overall If you can’t tell, we’re big fans of Skipper Canteen! We love the theming AND the food and drinks. Everything serves to fit the Jungle Cruise theme, and we notice new details every time we come in here. We could walk around inside the restaurant FOR DAYS. What’s even better is that the food here serves the theme well and offers an adventure for your taste buds, much like the adventure Jungle Cruise offers for your other senses. If you want to try something different in Magic Kingdom, this should be your go-to spot for a nice, sit-down, table service meal. However, as we mentioned, picky eaters will not find much to please them here, so that’s always a consideration. If you’re looking for another sit down restaurant that will please those picky eaters, head somewhere like The Plaza Restaurant! But if it’s super punny fun and unique food you’re looking for, don’t sleep on this restaurant. It’s one of our favorites for a reason! 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 been to Skipper Canteen recently? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Don't Sleep On the NEW Menu Items at Disney World's Jungle Cruise Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Until teleportation is invented, we’ll be stuck flying (or driving) to Disney World. Ready to Fly? And while the lack of teleportation may be a pain, flying to Disney World has been made easier with Orlando International Airport’s addition of a new airline, new routes, and paid ground service transportation options. Now, those in Brazil will also have an easier time traveling to Disney World! GOL Airlines suspended their flights to Orlando back in 2020 due to the global pandemic, but MCO just announced on Twitter that the airline resumed its flights to and from Orlando on May 13th! The flights take place 4 times a week. That means that those in Brazil will have a much easier time getting to Disney World — no teleportation required! Time to Take a Trip to the Magic Kingdom! We’re happy to see MCO continuously adding new routes and airlines, making traveling to Disney World an easier process for many people! We’ll continue to update you on any Disney-related travel changes, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the NEW Luggage System Coming to MCO! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How long does it take you to get to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Orlando Airport Resumes Flights With Another International Airline! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It can seem like there are endless snack options at Disneyland! Elliot Popcorn Bucket We want to make sure you’re up to date on all things Disney food when you’re planning your vacation, which is why we bring you all the latest Disneyland food reviews like this Gideon’s cookie dupe and this meal big enough for a whole family! We just tried a new version of a classic snack over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and here’s what we thought! We tried the Shaak Cheese Popped Grains over at Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! If you don’t know what Shaak Cheese Popped Grains are, not to worry, it’s just Star Wars talk for white cheddar popcorn. Kat Saka’s Popcorn! We got there right as they were finishing a new batch, so our popcorn was super fresh! It was pretty standard white cheddar popcorn, but there’s nothing wrong with that. It was very yummy and one of the best popcorns we’ve had at Kat Saka’s. It’s not the most unique snack, but there’s nothing wrong with a classic flavor combo! Fresh popcorn! If you need a quick, salty snack in Disneyland and you want something a little fancier than your standard popcorn, then head over to Galaxy’s Edge to give this a try! It’s available now for $6.69. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney food news! Click here to see our review of this Disneyland sandwich that just got even better! Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News and Details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! We're LIVE at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge PHOTOS: Build Your Own Astromech Droid at the Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run - REVIEW AND TIPS PHOTO TOUR: Don-Okdar's Den of Antiquities PHOTO TOUR: Head Inside Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge With Us! Go INSIDE Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge! See How the Interactive Technology for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Will Blow Your Mind! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you had the new popcorn in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: All of Our CHEESY Disney Space Popcorn Dreams Have Finally Come True! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a Disney World vacation can be hard! Spaceship Earth There are so many things to take into account when you’re planning, and with new Disney World news constantly dropping, like a Magic Kingdom menu overhaul and tickets for a highly anticipated Halloween event, it can get overwhelming. And one major factor to consider when you’re going to Disney World currently is making sure you have your Park Pass reservations in place. With that in mind, we’re breaking down all the park hours and Park Pass reservation availability you need to know for the upcoming week! Magic Kingdom Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM until 11PM on May 15th-17th, and May 19th-21st. The park will only be open until 10PM on May 18th, and there will be Extended Evening Hours for guests staying at Deluxe Disney World Resorts on May 17th, until 1AM. ©Disney Let’s take a look at EPCOT! EPCOT Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM every day next week, with Extended Evening Hours on May 16th until 11PM. ©Disney Now, for Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM every day this week! ©Disney Finally, let’s take a peek at the hours for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 7:30AM until 8PM every day this week! ©Disney Let’s look at Park Reservations! Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Incredi Pass Holders can make reservations at Magic Kingdom on May 16th through 21st, EPCOT every day next week, Hollywood Studios on May 16th through 20th, and Animal Kingdom May 16th through 21st. ©Disney Let’s look at the other annual passes! Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability Sorcerer Pass Holders can make reservations at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on May 16th through 21st, Hollywood Studios on May 16th through 20th, and EPCOT every day next week! ©Disney Let’s take a look at Pirate Pass Holders! Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Pirate Pass Holders can also make reservations at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on May 16th through 21st, Hollywood Studios May 16th through May 20th, and EPCOT every day next week! ©Disney Now on to the Pixie Dust Pass! Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders are blocked out on weekends, but can make reservations at any of the four parks any weekday next week! ©Disney Time to look at non-annual pass holder reservations! Theme Park Ticket Reservation Availability Theme Park Ticket Holders can make reservations at Magic Kingdom on May 15th and 21st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 21st, and EPCOT and Animal Kingdom every day this week! ©Disney Lastly, let’s look at Resort Hotel Guests! Select Resort Hotel Guest Reservation Availability Select Resort Hotel Guests can also make reservations at Magic Kingdom on May 15th and 21st, Hollywood Studios May 21st, and EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom every day this week! ©Disney That’s everything we’ve got for this week’s park passes and reservations, stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see How to Solve All of 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! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World next week, let us know in the comments! The post Why You Should AVOID Magic Kingdom on May 15th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So many things have been coming back to Disney World! Tiana in the Festival of Fantasy Parade! Character meet and greets and character dining are nearly back to “normal”, we just got an update on what’s happening with Fantasmic!, and parades are back in the Magic Kingdom! The Festival of Fantasy Parade returned to Magic Kingdom this March and Disney fans were so excited to have it back. However, we just noticed something about today’s parade that you’re gonna want to see. A pop-up appeared in the My Disney Experience app and said that the 12PM performance of Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade has been canceled. Disney is not sure whether or not the 3PM performance will be canceled, but they will have a special version of the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade in its place! ©Disney Festival of Fantasy isn’t showing any parade times for today, May 14th, so it’s doesn’t look promising for the 3PM show. The parade normally happens at 12PM and 3PM, but when we checked Disney World’s calendar, there were no show times listed for today. It is also not listed on the Genie Tip Board and is not available as a Genie+ option. ©Disney The parade is listed on the calendar to happen at 12PM and 3PM tomorrow, but if you’re in Magic Kingdom today, make sure you plan around these schedule changes! Festival of Fantasy Parade We’ll keep you updated if we see anything else about Festival of Fantasy, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see How to Solve 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! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen the Festival of Fantasy Parade? Let us know in the comments! The post Popular Disney World Parade CANCELED Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s no shortage of 50th Anniversary offerings in Disney World! The one and only Mickey Mouse! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration has been filled with new foods, merchandise, decorations, and shows! And if you’re a fan of closing out your night with fireworks, like the 50th Anniversary-themed Disney Enchantment show, prepare to stay in the parks a little bit later than usual. Fireworks, special lighting, Disney music…who wouldn’t want to close out an amazing day in the parks with Disney Enchantment? Guests ending their day in the Magic Kingdom have been able to see this new nighttime spectacular since it officially debuted on October 1st, 2021. And now, if you’re hoping to end your next trip to the parks with this show, you’ll need to wait an extra 20 minutes. The best view is actually a bit further down Main Street, U.S.A. While this show usually occurs at 9PM… ©Disney …it’s now set to start at 9:20PM, starting Monday, May 16th, 2022. Currently, Disney Enchantment will remain at the new 9:20PM showtime until July 24th, 2022 — which is as far out as Disney World’s calendar goes. We’ll update you when/if the showtime changes again! ©Disney As always, be sure to look on the My Disney Experience app for the showtime each day! And, for the latest Disney news, stay tuned to DFB! WATCH the DEBUT of Disney Enchantment! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you watched Disney Enchantment yet? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney is Making You Stay in Magic Kingdom LONGER! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After Disney World and other Disney parks around the world closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, many analysts made predictions about when things could reopen, what losses the Company would have, and more. Disney World Before and after many of the parks reopened, analysts also weighed in on Disney+, Disney’s stock, and other topics related to the company. But, how accurate have these analysts been? What predictions did they get right and which ones were WAY off? We’re breaking it all down! Now, we do have to preface this article by saying that predictions are just that — predictions. In other words, these predictions made by analysts are essentially just educated guesses. The coronavirus pandemic, and the virus itself, has been inherently unpredictable. We’re still waiting to see if some of these predictions are accurate. But, with the twists and turns of the pandemic, there’s likely a lot more to come before we can get a complete picture. EPCOT Still, it’s interesting to see what some analysts expected, and how things have turned out. So, without further ado, let’s dive in! Reopening Date One of the things many analysts weighed in on was when Disney World and other Disney theme parks could reopen. Back in March of 2020, some analysts predicted Disney World could remain closed through mid-April of 2020. Later, an analyst said that the domestic Disney parks could reopen on June 1st. In April, another analyst predicted that the Disney theme parks wouldn’t reopen until January of 2021! Talk about a lengthy predicted closure. Animal Kingdom Others thought Disney World might not open until the fall of 2020. Then, in May an analyst said that Disney World could possibly open in late July. Out of all of the predictions, that ended up being the most accurate. Disney Springs began its phased reopening in May 2020, but the Disney World theme parks ultimately reopened in July 2020. Disney’s Hollywood Studios But it took MUCH longer for Disney’s other domestic theme parks at Disneyland Resort in California to reopen. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park closed in March of 2020 and didn’t reopen until more than a YEAR later — in April of 2021. Turns out that the analyst who predicted a January 2021 reopening for the Disney theme parks wasn’t that far off when it comes to Disneyland specifically. Disneyland Though Disneyland has reopened, it’s by no means at 100% of its pre-pandemic state. In fact, Disneyland’s own president indicated that Disneyland has “only just reached the halfway point of an extended phased reopening.” Disneyland President Ken Potrock also shared that it may take “another year before operations fully return to pre-pandemic levels.” Disneyland Over at Disney World, many (if not, most) things have reopened, but there are still a number of things missing, like certain buffets, shows, and other offerings like the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. So while many things are “back to normal,” there are several ways that the impact of the pandemic and pandemic-related closures are still affecting Disney’s parks. And internationally the impact has been more significant, with parks like Hong Kong Disneyland closing AGAIN for a period of time (and then reopening), and Shanghai Disneyland closing AGAIN (with no reopening date in sight as of right now). Click here to see EVERYTHING that is closed in Disney World in 2022 Capacity Aside from when the parks will reopen, analysts had some thoughts about how many people would be allowed in the parks. Back in April of 2020, one analyst predicted that the parks would only operate with 50% capacity all the way through fiscal 2021. Fiscal 2021 started late in 2020 and ended in the fall of 2021. So…how accurate were those predictions and what does capacity look like now? Hollywood Studios Well, in November of 2020, Disney shared that the Disney World theme parks were operating at 35% capacity (up from their original 25% limit). In February of 2021, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek said that whether Disney would be able to increase capacity would really be determined by the rate of vaccinations of the public. Spaceship Earth Then in May of 2021, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that the parks would “see low double-digit increases in attendance in the next several months.” At that time, he also hinted that Walt Disney World would likely reach full capacity towards the end of 2021. In August of 2021, we learned that during the third fiscal quarter of 2021, capacity increased and attendance levels were at or near those daily capacity limits. Disney also shared that they have opened about 70% of the hotel rooms in Disney World, would be increasing capacity as they see an increase in demand, and that they are expecting Disney World to be fully staffed by the end of the year. Magic Kingdom Entrance Crowds Following those statements, we had the start of the Food & Wine Festival in 2021, the start of the 50th Anniversary, and more events that brought large crowds to Disney World. In November of 2021, Disney shared that attendance trends were continuing to strengthen at Disney’s theme parks and guest spending was also up. Crowds in Magic Kingdom The Disney Parks then achieved “all-time revenue and operating income records” for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022. For the fiscal year 2022 (which started back in the fall of 2021), Disney has noted that their domestic theme parks and experiences have been “generally operating without significant mandatory COVID-19-related capacity restrictions.” This was reiterated in the report for Q2 of the fiscal year 2022. But does that mean that capacity is back to pre-pandemic levels? Not necessarily. Disney does continue to manage capacity through the use of the Park Pass reservation system. In March of 2022, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Christine McCarthy, shared that the parks are NOT yet back to full capacity, but are coming back toward it. Crowds But even as capacity increases, things won’t quite go back to what they were before the pandemic. McCarthy said that they are managing things differently now and that they “don’t want to have the parks bursting at the seams.” Disney CEO Bob Chapek seemed to emphasize this during the Q2 earnings call for the fiscal year 2022. During that call, he said “Chapek said, “We’re controlling our attendance…using our reservation system to optimize the guest experience.” McCarthy shared that Disney is “choosing to limit attendance using [the] reservation system.” McCarthy said that this goes back to Disney trying to “balance demand and attendance throughout the year, not have days when consumers in the parks aren’t enjoying the experience.” According to McCarthy, they will continue to increase attendance in the parks with capacity as things change. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Disney doesn’t give exact capacity numbers often, so it’s unclear what exact levels it was operating at the end of the fiscal year 2021, but it seems likely that the numbers exceeded the 50% prediction provided by that one analyst. And things are trending upwards as Disney continues to come back close to full capacity levels. Click here to see more from Bob Chapek about Disney’s Park Pass system and how they’re controlling attendance Crowds One thing is limited capacity. But crowd levels and how comfortable people feel coming back to Disney World is a bit of a separate thing. Analysts have given their predictions on this issue in the past as well. Slinky Dog Dash Wait Time Some analysts previously shared that the factors that were likely to improve the feelings of safety around going to Disney World could include the parks significantly limiting capacity, the proliferation of a vaccine, or more testing so those with immunity and antibodies feel comfortable. One analyst predicted that “crowds are unlikely to return [to Disney theme parks] in full until there is a vaccine widely available.” Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Wait Time In some ways, this may have been accurate. In 2020 and 2021, we saw days with EXTREMELY LOW crowds. But, in other ways, this might not have been entirely accurate. We saw some seriously large crowds take over Disney World during parts of 2020 and 2021, particularly around the holidays. The parks also hit full capacity in February of 2021 and on other dates that followed. Frontierland Crowds In line with what that one analyst discussed though, capacity was and is still being managed, the vaccine has been distributed widely (and has been approved for many children), there are even booster shots now available for many individuals, there was a lot of testing available for quite some time, and families can now even request FREE COVID-19 at-home tests in the U.S. The situation with COVID-19 has also greatly changed over the last several months. From the surges with the Delta and Omicron variants, to a great decrease in cases, to newer increases with the BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 sub-variants, things are not the same as they were a year or two years ago. ©WVNS Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser of U.S. President Biden, has said that the United States is “out of the full-blown explosive pandemic phase.” Due to the newer Omicron variants, Fauci has said that it is likely we’ll see an uptick in cases, but he doesn’t think we’ll see a surge. Perhaps some of these changes — greater vaccine availability, booster availability, free at-home testing availability, and those previous reductions in case numbers encouraged crowds to return. Mask rules have changed, and more regulation changes may be encouraging many to travel again. No face masks But, there’s much that remains to be seen in terms of what the future will be like. Particularly with the newer BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 variants, and the recent increases in case numbers, things could change again in the future. ©Google Truly, it’ll be a matter of waiting to see just how the future of this virus plays out and how, if at all, it impacts Disney World. Click here to see more about the COVID-19 BA.2.12.1 variant Safety Procedures In May of last year, one analyst took at look at Shanghai Disneyland’s plans to reopen with queue and ride distancing, new parade procedures, temperature and QR checks, and more. The analyst predicted that if Disney World follows similar guidelines, parks in the U.S. could open in the summer of 2020. And that, for the most part, was true, at least when it comes to Disney World. Disney World’s Health and Safety Signs Disney World did end up adopting many of those health and safety measures — requiring guests to undergo temperature checks, distancing in queues, and more. And the Disney World theme parks did open during the summer of 2020. Sign on a Table at Pecos Bill in Disney World But, this was not the case for Disneyland Resort in California. Disneyland Resort closed in March of 2020 and didn’t reopen until at least a year later. Note that rules at both parks have since changed. At Disney World, masks are now optional in both indoor and outdoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. ©Disney Disneyland’s mask rules are similar, but they do say that it is strongly recommended that guests wear masks when indoors and in enclosed transportation. ©Disney Physical distancing is essentially gone in Disney World and plexiglass has been removed at many locations. At least as to Disney World, those initial analyst predictions were fairly accurate, but things have significantly changed over the last several months. Click here to get a FIRST LOOK at masks no longer being required on Disney World transportation Profit and Losses With Disney’s parks around the world closed for several months, analysts made several predictions about what Disney’s losses and profits could be. In April of last year, some analysts noted that Disney’s theme parks generated about $6.8 BILLION dollars for the company in 2019. They predicted that number would drop by 92%. Other analysts noted that the Disney theme parks could face a potential $21 BILLION revenue loss throughout 2022. Pandora Disney did in fact report some big losses during 2020, and reported BILLIONS in losses for its first quarter of fiscal year 2021. For fiscal year 2020, Disney reported a net loss of $2.8 billion. Disney acknowledged that the most significant adverse impact from COVID-19 was the impact on operating income from the Parks, Experiences, and Products division because of the closures and limits in operating capacity. New Orange Bird Mural But, according to CNBC, the Company “exceeded expectations on revenue and showed less dramatic losses than anticipated” for its fourth quarter of the 2020 fiscal year. Still, according to Disney’s annual report for 2020, the revenue for Parks, Experiences, and Products for 2020 was (in millions) $16,502 overall, compared to $26,225 in 2019 (change of 37%). Mickey Mouse For the 2021 fiscal year, we actually saw Disney theme park revenues increase by BILLIONS. For the last quarter of fiscal year 2021, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products revenues increased to $5.5 billion compared to $2.7 billion in the prior-year quarter.” Magic Kingdom And things got even better with the start of fiscal year 2022. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, Disney’s parks hit an all-time revenue record! During the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2022, the revenues for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products increased to $7.2 BILLION compared to just $3.6 billion in the prior-year quarter (meaning the same quarter of the previous year). ©Disney What about Disney’s latest quarter — Q2 of fiscal year 2022? Ahead of Disney’s latest earnings report, CNBC shared that analysts expected to see $1.19 earnings per share and $20.2 billion in revenue. How accurate were they? Well, when it comes to earnings per share, they were a bit off the mark. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter (excluding certain items) was at $1.08 (an increase from the prior-year quarter). In terms of revenue, the analysts were a bit closer but Disney fell short. Total revenues for Q2 of fiscal year 2022 were at $19.249 billion just short of the $20.2 billion figure. Overall, Disney reported some BIG park revenue figures (nearly double in Q2 of FY 2022 compared to the prior-year quarter), but stock values have dropped recently and have continued to do so following the release of the report. As Variety puts it, “Disney missed financial expectations” for the latest quarter. ©Disney Disney has undoubtedly seen some big losses due to the park closures and the limits on its operations. But things have picked up during the most recent quarters. What will those losses, profits, or revenues be in the future? Only time will tell. Click here to see all the latest from Disney’s Q2 FY 2022 earnings report. Spending in the Parks Analysts have also made some predictions about Disney’s investment in its parks. In May of last year, some analysts predicted that Disney would delay capital expenditures on non-critical theme park projects to curtail its losses. And, in some ways, that has been true. Runaway Railway In September of 2020, Christine McCarthy from The Walt Disney Company, shared that Disney is investing in and will continue to invest in its theme parks. But, she also said that the investments will be prioritized to continue certain projects that were already “in flight” like the Star Wars hotel, Avengers Campus in Disneyland, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland. The Star Wars hotel has since opened, as has Avengers Campus. Doctor Strange and America Chavez at Avengers Campus Other parks projects were not listed on that “priority list.” And in fact some projects have been delayed or postponed including 2 projects at EPCOT — the Spaceship Earth refurbishment and the Mary Poppins attraction. Disney has since shared that some projects — specifically the Mary Poppins attraction in EPCOT and the Quinjet attraction in Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus — are “on hold.” Mary Poppins in Epcot There really also hasn’t been a lot shared lately on things like the PLAY! Pavilion at EPCOT. And the festival center that was set to come to EPCOT appears to have taken on a different shape as CommuniCore Hall. But, other projects have been moving along or otherwise opened, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the TRON coaster, and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. TRON Lightcycle Run Will other projects get further delayed or postponed? It’s possible. There’s a LOT of work going on all around Disney World, and we’re keeping a close eye on ALL of it. Click here to see VIDEO of the first full-speed launch of the TRON coaster in Disney World Streaming Analysts have also made some predictions about Disney’s popular streaming service Disney+. In 2020, there was a change in leadership in terms of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer division. Kevin Mayer ultimately left a position in this area, and Rebecca Campbell (the former Disneyland President) took over as the Chairman. Some analysts were concerned about this change. Disney+ Logo ©Disney One analyst even downgraded his rating of Disney’s stock citing a few concerns, including the loss of Kevin Mayer. Some asked why Disney was putting someone from the parks division in charge of the future of streaming. One analyst also said that Campbell was joining the streaming side of the business “at a moment where the already thin original content pipeline has dwindled to essentially ‘nothing.'” Screenshot from Disney+ Adult Account Those predictions were made back in May of 2020. But little did they know Disney had QUITE a few announcements up its sleeves. Just a few months later, on Investor Day, Disney announced a truly RIDICULOUS amount of projects coming to Disney+ and beyond. We got news about new Star Wars series, Pixar shows, and SO MUCH MORE. Since that time, Disney has also announced a new Marvel docuseries and a new Wakanda series. It has also released classics like Brandy’s Cinderella on the streaming service, and has released shows like Marvel’s Moon Knight and more. ©Disney And Disney isn’t stopping there. Disney has shared that they plan to release 100 titles every single year. So, it seems Disney+ doesn’t quite have a “thin original content pipeline [that] has dwindled to essentially ‘nothing.'” In terms of subscriber growth, Disney+ subscriber numbers have continued to go up. As of January 1st, 2022, Disney+ has grown to 129.8 million total subscribers. That’s a 37% increase since the same time last year. These numbers actually exceeded some analysts’ expectations. Sand sculpture Disney+ logo According to CNBC, ahead of the Q2 report for FY 2022, analysts predicted that Disney+ subscriber numbers would be around 135 million. Disney EXCEEDED that and ultimately reported 137.7 million total Disney+ subscribers as of April 2nd, 2022. Analysts were close in their prediction, but Disney managed to beat it with just a few million more. Some analysts have been optimistic about Disney+’s growth. Back in October of 2021, some analysts predicted that Disney+ would have more subscribers than Netflix by the year 2025. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. In October of 2021, some analysts were concerned about Disney+ and some continue to be concerned about slower subscriber growth. With Netflix announcing the loss of 200,000 subscribers and the expectation that they’ll lose millions more, concerns regarding Disney+ may have intensified. ©Disney Bloomberg has noted that these troubles with Netflix could cause investors to “question whether the later-arriving media companies will sign up enough customers to justify all the money they are spending on fresh programming.” But recent reports of higher than expected subscriber numbers may have quelled some of those fears. We have also seen Disney stock dropping in recent weeks, which could reflect concerns on the streaming side, as well as other things. Disney itself “expects Disney+ subscriber net adds to be stronger in the second half of its fiscal year 2022 than in the first half…but that may not be ‘as large as previously anticipated,'” according to McCarthy. (Variety) Only time will tell just how many more subscribers Disney+ will get and whether it can shake off investors’ fears stemming from what happened with Netflix. Click here to see the latest Disney+ subscriber numbers Disney Stock According to Fox News, Disney could have one of the worst-performing stocks of the year. As we noted above, stock values have been dropping to levels the Company hasn’t seen since May of 2020. Disney stock hit an all-time high at nearly $200 per share back in March of 2021. But, things look pretty different right now. A Classic Mickey Pretzel On April 22nd, Disney stock closed at $118.27, but fell after hours to $117.88.In May of 2022, the stock had fallen to around $108.49. ©Google Following the earnings report, Disney’s stock has continued to fall. As of May 12th, the stock was trading around $103. Despite reporting some big parks-related revenue and a greater-than-expected Disney+ subscriber number, Disney missed some financial expectations when it comes to overall revenue and earnings per share. That and other fears could be impacting stock value. ©Google How Disney stock will perform in the future will likely depend on a number of things including streaming success, investors’ thoughts surrounding the Company in light of recent controversies like the Reedy Creek Improvement District situation, and more. Click here for more updates about Disney stock Analysts have made a lot of predictions over the past year — some have been pretty accurate, and others…not so much. But, that’s the thing with predictions — they are educated guesses based on the information you have at the time. With things changing so rapidly, it’s often hard to make predictions that will hold true at the end of the day. Haunted Mansion We’ve seen lots of other predictions made over the past year, but it’s too soon to know whether many of these will come true. Some analysts have predicted that Disney+ will reach $4 billion in revenue by 2022. Other predictions note that Disney’s earnings might not return to normal levels until 2024, or that international tourism may not return to normal until 2024. How accurate will these predictions be? It’s unclear. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates and let you know! Click here to see what some analysts have to say about stripping Disney World’s power with the Reedy Creek Improvement District situation 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 accurate do you think these analyst predictions will be for the future? Tell us in the comments. The post How Accurate Are Wall Street Analysts When It Comes to Disney? We Investigate. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is back! Where magic becomes real While the parks have been open since July 2020, there are some experiences, like hugging characters and character dining, that have only come back recently. Additionally, we’ve seen a lot of traffic at Disney World this year. With COVID-19 safety regulations loosening, many people have been traveling to the parks, and it’s big for Florida’s tourism industry. According to News 6 WKMG, the Governor’s Office just reported that there was a 14% growth in visitors to the state from its last quarter in 2021. In January through March 2022 alone, Florida has seen 36 million visitors. This lines up with the crowds we were seeing at the parks at the beginning of the year! Disney World crowds Th Governor’s office also predicts that this increase will continue in the coming months, so it seems like 2022 is a huge year for Florida. Tourism levels are continuing to beat records that were set pre-pandemic and tourism is the state’s #1 industry. Also, this is the 3rd consecutive quarter that Florida’s tourism numbers have passed pre-pandemic records. EPCOT With tons of new stuff on the horizon for Disney World, including an all-new ride opening this month, it’s safe to say that the parks will continue to attract visitors throughout the rest of the year. We’re always keeping up with all the latest Disney updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click Here to see the Disney World Planning Issue that Guests are Divided On! 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 been to Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Florida Tourism is Already BREAKING Records This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Think you’ve got your Disney World trip all planned out? Here’s something you NEED to factor into your plans! EPCOT Okay, so you’ve booked your hotel, made your Disney Park Pass reservations, and made a list of your must-eat snacks. But there’s something sneaky that can totally throw off your Disney World plans that you might not even be thinking about! What could possibly come between you and all those plans you spent months (or years!) making? We’re talking about poor time management, friends! Disney’s Animal Kingdom It can be tough to gauge just how long things take in Disney World. This is especially true for first-timers, but even the most seasoned Disney-goers can get foiled by this sneaky struggle. Let’s dive into some of the most lengthy, unexpected time commitments that pop up in Disney World so you can plan your itinerary accordingly! Getting Your Day Started That’s right, our first scenario happens before you even leave your hotel room for the day. If you’re traveling with a large party, young children, or non-morning people, it might end up taking longer than you expect to get everyone up and at ’em for the day’s activities. It might be tough to get everyone out of these beds in the morning! Be sure to set your alarm plenty early in the morning to build in some extra time to get everyone ready to head out. Especially if you have something specific scheduled, like an Advance Dining Reservation. The Crystal Palace Also, don’t forget that if you’re planning to rope drop a park, you should aim to get there about 30 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening time since they often let people in early. You don’t want to go through the effort of getting everyone out of bed bright and early just to find out that the rest of the crowd already beat you there! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Don’t underestimate how long it will take your family to head out in the morning. And if you do have some late sleepers, try to build in at least a few days with later starts to avoid getting burned out! Why People HATE These Disney World Hotels Travel Time Between Parks While park hopping can be a fun way to add some spontaneity and variety to your trip, it does come with a (sometimes significant) time commitment. Unlike Disneyland Resort, where guests can walk between the two theme parks, it can take a LONG TIME to get from park to park in Disney World. There’s Significant Travel Time Between the Disney World Parks! Bus transportation can take a while to arrive, and it’s not uncommon to wait upwards of 20 or 30 minutes for a bus, not counting the actual travel time itself. Plus you might find yourself waiting for a few buses if you’re trying to park hop at a busy time, like around 2PM when park hopping starts for the day. Disney buses Here’s the good news — transportation between certain parks can be relatively quick and easy under normal circumstances. The Skyliner can usually take guests between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in a fairly quick trip. Just keep in mind, it does close down in cases of severe weather and lines can get long at the beginning of the day and at the end of the night! Skyliner And the Monorail can offer guests a relatively speedy trip between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. The Monorail can get you between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT But even then, you’ll still need to account for the possibilities of long lines or unexpected delays with any form of transportation. If you’re trying to hop between parks for something like a dining reservation or specific showtime, build in plenty of buffer time to account for both the travel time and potential delays. Click Here for 5 Big Disney World Changes You Need to Know! Travel Time Within the Park Yep, it can take some serious time to get from place to place even once you’re inside a park! Since the parks are so large, the destinations within them can be pretty spread out. Spaceship Earth For example, let’s say you just hopped off a ride on Spaceship Earth in EPCOT (gotta thank those Phoenicians!) and now you’re heading to Teppan Edo Restaurant in the Japan Pavilion for a dining reservation. It could easily take you 15-20 minutes to walk there if you’re moving at a solid pace. And it might take even longer depending on the size and speed of your party. It’s a LONG Walk from Spaceship Earth to the Japan Pavilion! If you have something specific planned during your day in the park, like a reservation or must-do show, take a look at the park map ahead of time to see where it’s located and get an idea of how far you’ll need to walk. Unexpected Things That Could Ruin Your Disney World Trip Lengthy Attraction Times Just because you see a 20-minute wait for a particular attraction doesn’t mean you’ll be on and off in that amount of time! Some attractions — especially shows — can be pretty long. For example, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom has a runtime of over 20 minutes… Carousel of Progress …and The American Adventure in EPCOT and Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are both about 30 minutes, just to name a few lengthy options! Frozen Sing-Along Even some rides can involve a longer time commitment than you might expect. Take Splash Mountain, for example, which is about 10 minutes long. Great for making your time in line worth the wait, maybe not so great if you realize your reservation at Be Our Guest Restaurant is just 5 minutes away as you’re hopping on the ride! Splash Mountain Plus, on attractions that take longer to load and unload, like Splash Mountain and “it’s a small world,” you may also end up waiting for a few extra minutes after the ride is over just for your turn to exit. It’s a Small World Before you hop on a specific attraction, it’s important to figure out exactly what you’re getting into. Especially if you have somewhere else to be in the near future! 8 Times Disney Totally CHANGED Iconic Rides How Long a Line Really Is Attraction queues and the My Disney Experience app do post wait times that should give you a relatively good idea of how long you’ll be waiting in line for a particular ride. But keep in mind, these aren’t 100% accurate. If a ride goes down, you may be in for an unexpected delay. Line for Toy Story Mania! Plus, there are some lines throughout the parks that don’t have posted wait times. We’ve frequently seen lines pop up at popular stores like the Emporium, and counter service spots like Main Street Bakery. Emporium Line Some of these lines may move more quickly than others depending on the location. Before you commit to a particular line, you may want to find a Cast Member to see if they can provide an estimated wait time. Whatever You Do, Don’t Listen to These Disney World Tips — Click Here! Table Service Meal Time Commitments For the most part, restaurants in Disney World tend to be aware of the fact that they’re in a theme park, and they try to provide relatively quick service to get their guests in and out so they can get on with their day. 50’s Prime Time Cafe But all Table Service meals will come with somewhat of a time commitment, and some of them can be longer than others. Places like Be Our Guest Restaurant that offers a three-course prix fixe meal or Teppan Edo that includes tableside prep can result in a longer dining experience than restaurants where guests can order a single course and wrap up quickly. Teppan Edo And restaurants that are super high-end, like Victoria and Alberts and Takumi-Tei (when they both reopen), will take MUCH longer than your standard meal since they’re truly about the dining experience. While these places can make for a great special occasion dinner, make sure you’re ready to carve HOURS out of your day to enjoy them! Queen Victoria Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Do some research into the restaurants you’re considering before your trip so you can get a feel for what type — and length — of experience you may be in for. Our 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining can help with that! Click Here to See the 6 New Disney World Restaurants Guests Can’t Stop Talking About! We know that you’ve probably spent a ton of time planning your dream Disney World vacation, so don’t let these lengthy time commitments catch you off guard and derail your itinerary! When it comes to time management, be sure to prepare for the things you can and build in some cushion for the unexpected. We’ll see ya in the parks! The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your FIRST Disney World Vacation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your best tips for time management in Disney World? Share them with us in the comments! The post This ONE Mistake Can Totally Mess Up Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Avengers Campus is home to many great things. Some of our favorite heroes, epic snacks, and some incredible rides. Eternals Meet and Greet! As new Marvel shows and films are released, we quickly see their iconic characters make their appearances in Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. Now, another hero will be joining the others soon! Disney’s new Marvel show Ms. Marvel will begin streaming on Disney+ on June 8th and it looks like Disneyland guests will get to meet this character in person! Disneyland Resort recently revealed that Ms. Marvel will be joining the Avengers Campus team soon! The Ms. Marvel series will follow Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey. We can’t wait to learn more about the series soon! ©Marvel Disneyland also recently added Wanda (AKA the Scarlet Witch) and America Chavez from the latest Marvel movie, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness! Doctor Strange and America Chavez at Avengers Campus Whoo-hoo! While we don’t have an exact date just yet, we’ll most likely see her close to when the series begins streaming. Stay tuned to DFB and we’ll let you know as soon as we spot her in the park! Have you seen this epic new sipper in Avengers Campus? 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 How excited are you for Ms. Marvel? Let us know in the comments below! The post ANOTHER New Character Is Coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! TRON Sign! You might want to wait to build a droid, We Don’t Talk About Bruno is becoming the new “it’s a small world” and lots of fun new merch hit the shelves this week! We’re covering all that and more in our latest DFB video below! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: A TRON UPDATE, Show Changes, NEW Merch & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we are all about making sure your time and money are well spent when you visit Walt Disney World. Mickey Pretzel Time! Disney may not have brought back the Disney Dining Plan just yet, but there are still a lot of ways to score a deal on your meal. We’re bringing you the best Quick Service restaurants to grab a bite if you’re looking for BIG portions at an affordable price! Let’s get to it! Columbia Harbour House Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom gives guests some variety from the traditional burgers and hot dogs at typical quick service locations (not that we’re hatin’ on burgers and dogs, cuz we love those, too)! The restaurant is located across from the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square and serves up a variety of soups, sandwiches, and even seafood. While the food here is generally on the lighter side, there are quite a few unique items on the menu like a Lobster Roll and a Grilled Shrimp Skewer that are pretty popular among park-goers. Columbia Harbour House The dishes aren’t necessarily on the very cheap end of Disney World prices, but there is one item that makes this restaurant worthy of adding to the list — the Trio Platter. The Trio Platter is a combination of Shrimp, Fish, and Chicken Breast Nuggets. Plus, it is served with Hush Puppies and a choice of sides all for $14.29. If that sounds like a lot of food to you, it is! The dish is easily shareable between two or more (depending on how hungry you are) and it’s overall pretty good! Trio Platter in all its fried shrimpy, chickeny, fishy glory! Depending on how you split it, you can think of it as at most $7.15 per person. So, you can head over to Liberty Square and grab the Trio Platter and share it with the family on your next visit! Remember to Mobile Order your meal ahead of time to save yourself some time! Does Columbia Harbour House at Disney World Still Offer Something For Everyone? Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Next up on our Quick Service values list is Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Magic Kingdom. This one is located in Frontierland and has a menu filled with Mexican-flavored eats. We’re not sure exactly how Disney landed on Mexican food for the Old West saloon-themed restaurant, but hey, we’re not complaining. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe The dishes at this restaurant are priced at a pretty average Disney rate (not cheap, but not necessarily expensive) though the real value here lies in all the things you can ADD to your meal at no cost! Pecos Bill used to have a HUGE toppings bar, which has disappeared since the re-opening. But you can still get ALL those free toppings — you just have to mobile order them now! Your meal plus all the toppings! So, you can pile on the toppings and make your burger or bowl EXTRA filling. Basically, you’re getting your meal PLUS a little bit more when you eat here! We’re still excited for that announcement of when self-serve toppings bars will reopen, but until then, we’re glad Disney’s made this accommodation to help us plus up our nacho game! Here’s What Toppings Bars Are Like at Disney World Right Now! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe is another Quick Service restaurant in Magic Kingdom where you can get a good bang for your buck. The menu features a wide array of “theme park food” like chicken strips, burgers, and salads, but the real value here lies in one particularly oversized dish… Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe …the footlong hot dog. They serve an All-Beef Foot Long Hot Dog that comes with a side of fries for $11.49. Or, you can add some toppings to your dog and get a Chili-Cheese All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog for $13.99 (currently being served with Walt’s chili, in honor of the 50th Celebration). The other dishes from here are certainly shareable for the average adults, but the footlong hot dogs are even easier to share between two. Footlong Hot Dog and Fries (plus a slush for good measure) The hot dog itself is basically the size of at least two normal ones and then you get an entire boat of fries on the side. So, if you’re splitting you’re getting a pretty good deal on a meal for two in Disney World! Click HERE for 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks That Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! Sleepy Hollow Refreshments The next stop for a value in Magic Kingdom is Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. This little refreshment counter is tucked away in the corner of Liberty Square and offers up a great view of Cinderella Castle for your mid-bite enjoyment. This is the only place in the park that you’ll be able to find funnel cakes, but that’s not the only reason to visit! They also serve up some HUGE “snacks” that are big enough to be an entire meal. Sleepy Hollow If you’re looking for a hearty brunch, there is a Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich that is served with Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread for $8.49. We even got adventurous one day and created arguably the best Disney snack hack around — a Nutella Waffle ICE CREAM Sandwich! Try it now and thank us later. Nutella Waffle Hack And, if you’re looking for something savory, they also have a Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich for $11.29. Both of these waffle sandwiches are a BIG portion for a pretty decent price! Chicken and Waffle Sandwich Cut these giant waffles in half and you are getting a STEAL according to Disney World pricing standards! Click HERE for Our FULL Nutella Waffle Disney World Hack! You’re Welcome. Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie Next, we’re headed over to EPCOT to check out what Quick Service meals you can grab for a great value! And, our first stop is Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the France Pavilion. You’ll find this charming bakery at the back of the pavilion and they serve up a wide variety of pastries, desserts, soups, salads, and fresh sandwiches that feature simple, yet high-quality ingredients. Les Halles You might be surprised to find out how little they are charging for the large portions! And, it’s pretty easy to fill up without eating too much here because of the sheer amount of carbs. The lobster bisque in a bread bowl is only $5.95, and you can get an entire fresh baguette for only $3.50! BREAD Plus, they even have a few sandwiches that are priced at a bargain (for Disney). The Croissant Jambon Fromage is a sandwich with Ham, Cheese, and Béchamel in a Croissant, and it costs $6.95. We like to get this when we are in EPCOT if we’re looking for something filling at a great cost and it always delivers on both ends. Jambon Beurre Sandwich You could certainly share many of the dishes from here too, or just get something for yourself knowing that you’ll be able to make it to your next meal and there will still be some cash in your pocket! There are lots of delicious desserts here too, so you might spend all that extra cash on those, but, hey, you tried! Click HERE to Read About One of the CHEAPEST Items on the Menu! Refreshment Port Want a snack that is large enough to be an entire meal in Disney World? Well, EPCOT has you covered! When you’re entering World Showcase from EPCOT’s East Future World (where The Land is located), you’ll stumble upon the Refreshment Port. Lots of park-goers hurry by this little snack kiosk, but it is worth the stop for one thing — poutine! Traditional Poutine The traditional poutine is French fries loaded up with beef gravy and cheese curds. This big boat of loaded fries is priced at just $7.50. Check Out MORE Delicious Poutines You Can Find in Disney World Here! Eight Spoon Cafe Disney’s Animal Kingdom also has a few Quick Service options where you can find big portions for a reasonable price! First up is Eight Spoon Cafe which is located near Discovery Island. They don’t have a giant menu, but they do serve up a snack that is particularly large and filling! Eight Spoon Cafe We’re talking about loaded mac and cheese (aka one of our favorite things to talk about)! Our personal favorite is the Baked Mac & Cheese with Pulled Pork for $6.79 which is a staple on this menu. But we’ve also seen Baked Mac & Cheese with Shrimp and Sweet Chili Sauce for $6.99 offered occasionally. We’re not sure who thought that mac and cheese would pair well with meats and seafood, but it totally works. And, one of the best parts? The price! Eight Spoon Cafe Pork Mac and Cheese If you love mac and cheese, make sure to take note of this sleeper spot and always be aware of the abbreviated hours, so you don’t miss out! This option is large enough to be a mid-day meal or an afternoon snack for two. Reach our Full CHEESY Review of Eight Spoon Cafe HERE! Flame Tree Barbecue Not too far of a walk from Eight Spoon Cafe in Animal Kingdom is Flame Tree Barbecue. This popular spot features a menu filled with classic barbecue and a few unique items. And, you can come for the food and stay for the views — the outdoor seating area has a great view of Discovery River and offers shade from the heat during the day. Flame Tree Barbecue The meals are high quality and are priced pretty well for how much food you’re getting. But, the real value is in one of the shareable options! The menu features a Ribs and Chicken Combo which is Ribs and Chicken served with Signature Baked Beans and Coleslaw for $15.69. Before you drop your jaw to the ground looking at the price, know that you’d have to be one hungry human to eat this all by yourself! This one seems made to be shared, which makes the price pretty great for the amount of meat and sides you get! That’s a LOT of food! So, if you find yourself in Animal Kingdom and aren’t sure where to go without breaking the bank, this is a great place to stop and share a meal! Click HERE to Read Our FULL Review of Flame Tree Barbecue! Woody’s Lunch Box Sure, you can find some cheap options, but it’s a bit trickier to find a meal for a great value in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! For this one, we’re headed over to Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land. This Quick Service restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day and features some classic dishes with a twist. Woody’s Lunch Box All but one item on the menu is under $10, which is a pretty good deal for how large the portions are. The most popular snack here is the “Totchos” which is Potato Barrels coated with Beef and Bean Chili, Shredded Cheese, and signature Queso. You’ll never want to eat regular nachos or tater tots again! Totchos! And, you’re getting that big bowl of loaded tots for $9.99! We’d say that you could share this, but it’s way too good to give up half to someone else! Read Our FULL Review of the Woody’s Lunch Box HERE! Chicken Guy! And, our last stop for those of you looking for a Quick Service value in Disney World is Chicken Guy! This restaurant is located in Disney Springs and is the creation of celebrity chef, Guy Fieri. Here you’ll find LOTS of chicken and a HUGE sauce selection to pair. Chicken Guy! The best part? Everything on the menu (except for the combos) is UNDER $10! Signature sandwiches and chicken fingers cost as little as $5.99 and salads are $8.99 at most. The Big Bite B.L.A.T. at Chicken Guy! Plus, the serving sizes are HUGE and everything is LOADED in toppings so you’re probably going to walk out feeling a little heavier. Let’s just blame that on the fact that you’ll have some extra cash in your wallet, shall we? Click HERE for our FULL Review of Chicken Guy! So, there you have it — 10 of the best fast food values in Disney World right now! And, since we’re friends, we’ve got one more tip for you: One of our top-secret money savers on Disney food that we use ALL the time is to order a kid’s meal. Quick Service restaurants have these on the menu and they usually come with two sides and a drink for roughly $8. Regal Eagle Kids’ Meal Okay, we’ve covered it all now. We hope we’ve inspired you to try some of our tried-and-true best values for your fast food dining in Disney World! And, stay tuned to DFB for more delicious money-saving tips! Click HERE for 10 Disney World Tips That Sound Great … Except When They’re Not! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite place to eat at Disney World if you’re looking for a steal? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 of the Best Fast Food Values in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In December of last year, a $5 million lawsuit was brought against the Disney Parks and Resorts on behalf of Magic Key Holders (the Annual passholders in Disneyland). The lawsuit alleged that “Disneyland deceived its most loyal fan base by artificially limiting theme park capacity and blocking passholders with ‘no blockout’ annual passes from making reservations.” Disneyland Disney responded to the suit about a week later, filing for the case’s removal and stating that the company was “clear about the terms of the Magic Key product” and would “vigorously defend [their] position as the case proceeds.” Now, several months later, we finally have a new update about this case! The Orange County Register has reported that a federal judge has denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the $5 million Magic Key Holder case and will allow the lawsuit to move forward in court. The judge (United States District Court Judge David Carter) wrote, “The court finds that plaintiff has adequately pled facts supporting how a reasonable consumer may be deceived by the advertisement, which states ‘no blockout dates.'” Magic Key Holders Lounge The Magic Key Program is Disneyland’s Annual Pass system. One passholder — Jenale Nieslen — filed a lawsuit on behalf of all passholders claiming that “the Anaheim theme park misled and deceived its most loyal fans by artificially limiting capacity and restricting reservations.” Entrance to Disneyland There are various tiers of Magic Key passes, and the most expensive one is the Disneyland Dream Key, which cost Nielsen $1,399. This pass should have no blockout dates. However, Disneyland guests are still required to make Park Pass Reservations before they can enter a park, and those reservations can (and do) run out. Disneyland Nielsen alleged that Disneyland was allocating far fewer Park Pass Reservations to Magic Key Holders than to single-day park guests, which led to many days of sold-out passes for the annual passholders. Although these aren’t technically “blockout dates,” they are days when Magic Key Holders are not able to visit the parks due to a lack of a reservation. The judge who denied the motion to dismiss the case wrote, “Plaintiff argues that ordinary consumers generally understand blockout dates to be ‘dates when tickets, credits, passes, or rewards cannot be used.’” So Neilsen is basically arguing that if any Park Pass Reservations are available (even for single-day park guests), they should be open to annual passholders as well. Magic Key Lounge Disney responded to the lawsuit in early March by trying to have the case dismissed. A judge dismissed 4 of Nielsen’s 6 allegations but has allowed 2 of the allegations to move forward. The 4 allegations that were dismissed include those relating to “claims of false advertising, negligent misrepresentation, legal disclosure, and unfair competition.” The 2 allegations that will move forward include breach of contract and the California consumer protection act. Disney California Adventure The Register reported that “Disney lawyers answered the complaint in late April and Nielsen’s attorneys filed an amended complaint on May 10.” Disney still denies each allegation and complaint. The case will likely come down to 2 points: (1) “whether a Disneyland Dream Key annual pass constitutes a good or service as Nielsen’s lawyers contend or a temporary license as Disney contends” and (2) “the meaning of “blockout dates” and what that definition includes and excludes for passholders and Disneyland.” Magic Key Embroidery options Disney has denied that Disneyland blocked out dates to Dream Key passholders, and Neilsen’s lawyers allege that “Disneyland has the power to artificially limit theme park reservations and decide when to make Dream Key passholder reservations available or unavailable.” Note that the Disney Dream Key and Believe Key are both currently sold out. The Enchant Key and Imagine Key are still available. Disneyland We’ll continue to watch for more updates on this case, so keep following DFB for the latest news. Learn more about the lawsuit here. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe The post UPDATE on Million Lawsuit Concerning Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve already seen SO many ears released in Disney World and Disneyland this year, but there are even more to come! 50th Anniversary Ears We’ve seen Limoncello ears, Orange Bird ears, 50th anniversary ears, princess ears, Star Wars ears, and more — and we just found another NEW pair of ears over in Disneyland! Check out these new American Flag ears we found in Disneyland! What do you think? They’re over at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $29.99. There are a bunch in stock (for now!) As you can see, the red and white stripes are on the ears… Very patriotic …and the stars on the blue background can be fund on the bow. The band is also blue and red! The whole thing is covered with sequins to give some extra sparkle! So sparkly! This is not the first version of American Flag ears we’ve seen Disney make. There has been a variation of designs over the years, like these with the all red ears and the stars and stripes bow… Americana Minnie Ears …these ears that flipped that concept, making the ears the stars and stripes design and the bow solid red… American Flag Ears …and even these Harvey’s designer ears covered in red, white, and blue (and Mickey!). HARVEYS Disney Ears Designer Collection Which version do you like the most? If you want to grab the new ears before Memorial Day, head on over to World of Disney at Downtown Disney. And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and merchandise updates! Click here to check out the colorful new ears we found in Disney World! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What does your favorite pair of Minnie ears look like? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney Just Released ANOTHER Pair of American Flag Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article