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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There’s nothing quite like starting your morning off with a warm cup of coffee (or tea!) and just a little bit of Disney magic! Think of all the coffee you could drink with these mugs. Luckily, Disney has made that pretty easy by coming out with so many different mugs in all shapes, sizes, and designs. And the best part? Most of the time, you don’t even have to leave your couch to shop the best Disney mugs — and today is one of those days! We spotted a TON of new mugs over on shopDisney and couldn’t wait to share with you — let’s check them out. Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade has just returned and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with new treats, merchandise, and of course — the parade itself! You can celebrate too with The Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary Color Changing mug. ©Disney Just add hot liquid to the mug to reveal “hidden art surprises.” Who doesn’t love a surprise in the morning? Get it for $19.99. Click Here to Shop the Main Street Electrical Parade Mug Mirror mirror on the wall, where is the coolest Sleeping Beauty mug of all? It’s right here — the Sleeping Beauty Storybook mug. ©Disney It’s reminiscent of the large and intricate storybook from the classic film, and can be yours for $22.99. Click Here to Shop the Sleeping Beauty Storybook Mug Need your coffee on the go? No worries, Disney’s got you covered with the Poisoned Apple Travel mug for $19.99. ©Disney It holds more liquid than your average mug and comes with a lid so your liquid gold won’t spill! Click Here to Shop the Poisoned Apple Travel Mug If that’s not your style, there’s also the Disney Princess Travel mug that features Princess Aurora, Princess Jasmine, and Belle. ©Disney You can get it for $22.99. Click Here to Shop the Disney Princess Travel Mug Not a morning person? We know the type, and so does Disney with this fitting Not Digging It Grumpy mug. ©Disney It even features the iconic curmudgeon on the other side! ©Disney Let everyone know what you’re about with this mug for $16.99. Click Here to Shop the Not Digging It Grumpy Mug Like your coffee or tea sweet? Why not drink it out of this Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot mug?! ©Disney We can’t guarantee it’ll add any sweetness to your drink, but it will certainly add some sweetness to your day. Get it for $19.99. Click Here to Shop the Hunny Pot Mug If you’re just as obsessed with Mickey Waffles as we are, you might want to check out the Mickey Mouse Waffle Mug and Spoon Set for $22.99. ©Disney It comes with a stirring spoon that looks like a little butter knife! Click Here to Shop the Mickey Waffle Mug and Spoon Set Get your caffeine fix on and put a little Disney magic into your day with these mugs! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more. Check Out How YOU Can Save on Your Favorite shopDisney Items Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite way to add Disney to your day? Let us know in the comments! The post Can YOU Resist Buying 4 NEW Disney Mugs? HINT: Probably Not. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Disney Institute, we’re taking our classroom on wheels this summer. Throughout July and August, our talented team of facilitators will hit America’s highways, making pit stops in five cities across the country. View the full article

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Get ready for an all-night adventure this summer because “Disney Magic Quest” is BACK at Walt Disney World Resort! I’m excited to announce that the third installment of “Disney Magic Quest” returns to Disney Channel this summer on June 26th and we are exclusively revealing the logo for “Disney Summer Magic Quest” here. Guided by […]View the full article

Now that buffets returned to Disney World (and some of you are conflicted about that) do you know the best way to tackle a Disney buffet? Buffets are back! Sure it might seem easy — grab a plate, go get food, rinse, and repeat, but we’ve got some tips that could help you optimize your buffet time and guarantee that you have the best dining experience you can! We’ve spent time recently at buffets like Boma, Biergarten, and Crystal Palace, and we have eaten at every single buffet on Disney World property multiple times. So, here are our PRO buffet tips! Kids Under 3 Eat Free If you have a child that’s under three years old, you’ll need to know that they can eat free. So be sure to let the Cast Member know if anyone in your party is under three years old. If you have kids under the age of three, this is a no-brainer — TAKE THEM. There is plenty of food variety to please even the pickiest of kids and you’ll save some money in the process! Tater Tots However, there is a catch — you will need to serve food to that child from your own plate. But they still get to eat free! Here’s The First Buffet That Returned To Disney World After the 2020 Closure Skip Breakfast and Do An Early Lunch Here’s a little money-saving tip — if you’re visiting a Disney World buffet, skip breakfast and do an early lunch. Why? Because you’ll likely be more full throughout the rest of the day — an early lunch buffet should tide you over for a good long time. Time to EAT Then later, you can do a smaller late dinner or snack. And you’ll save $$$ in the process. Here’s A First Look At The Newly-Reopened Boma’s Dinner Buffet Learn When To Say “No” It’s very tempting to want to eat EVERYTHING at a buffet because well, it’s all right there and just so conveniently available. And you’ll want to try everything, too, right? But here’s the thing — if you start to feel full, you need to know when to stop eating. Yes, you paid good money for that buffet and you want to get your money’s worth, but you do not want to overstuff yourself to the point where you’ll feel gross all day. Do you really want to go back outside in the hot sun after eating too much? And that’s SO hard sometimes, but remember that after that huge meal, you still have to go back into the hot Florida sun and walk around a theme park full of other people. Does that sound like fun? We don’t think so. Read Our Review of Boma’s Breakfast Buffet Always Scope Out The Buffet First Before you grab a plate and dive in, check out the buffet and the food offerings first. Walk around the entire area and take stock of what’s available. Check out every station so you can decide what you really want to eat. Always see what’s available first before loading up your plate This will give you a MUCH better experience than if you just load up a plate of random food because you might miss out on something you REALLY wanted — even if you go back later, you might be too full to enjoy something you might have liked even better than whatever you put on your first plate. Is Biergarten Better as a Buffet Or Not? Read Our Review Time Your Buffet Time Just Right If you make your buffet reservation right around the time between breakfast and lunch, you might end up with both breakfast AND lunch at the buffet stations! Two meals in one! Yeah! Buffet Carts at Tusker House in the Animal Kingdom! And yes, we do this often (here’s when we scored both meals at Tusker House Restaurant) — who doesn’t love the best of both worlds…err…meals? Read Our Review of Tusker House Back When It Was A Buffet Don’t Fill Up On Carbs Or Sides It’s way too easy to go to a buffet and fill up on bread, macaroni and cheese, and potatoes. But you’ll get way more bang for your buck with items like Carved Meats and other higher dollar entrees. Like why eat a big bowl of mashed potatoes at Crystal Palace, when you can get all-you-can-eat Crab Claws? Seafood Bowls at Crystal Palace Or why fill up on rolls when you can get all the Prime Rib you can handle? When it comes to buffets, think BIG and grab those things that would be WAY more expensive on an a la carte menu. Read Our Review of the Crystal Palace Buffet Read Our Reviews Okay, so here’s our best tip, and yes, we’re biased, but we’ve eaten everything we can at Disney World so you don’t have to — read our reviews! We’ll fill you in on which buffets have the best food, which are the best value, and what each one is like. Small sampling from Crystal Palace We’ll even let you know if we think a buffet is worth the price. So if you’re thinking of booking an advance dining reservation for a Disney World buffet — find a review for it here at DFB first. We’re here for you! Here Are The 12 Best Meals To Eat in Disney World — Without Leaving Your Hotel!! Yes, Adults Can Eat From The Kids’ Buffet You might not know this, but do not hesitate to check out the buffet section for kids. Just because it SAYS it’s for kids doesn’t mean you can’t load up on some Chicken Nuggets, Tater Tots, and Macaroni and Cheese. And don’t underestimate it either — there’s often some pretty yummy stuff there! Kids’ buffet foods are for adults, too! So remember, adults can eat from the kids’ buffet section — and be sure to check it out to see what’s being offered! You might find your next favorite buffet food! 10,000 of Our Readers Are SPLIT on the Return of Buffets in Disney World! Here’s What You Told Us! Treat It Like A Multi-Course Meal Instead of just loading up plates randomly, do as we previously mentioned — scope out the buffet and think of it like courses. When you’re ready to start putting stuff on your plate, start with salads and appetizers, and then move on to entrees, and finish with desserts. Start with Salads and Appetizers first Also, don’t get too much of any one “course,” so you HAVE room for dessert. We usually make two to three trips to the buffet thinking like this. And we’re always satisfied at the end of the meal! Here’s What Tusker House Is Like When It Is NOT A Buffet Use Dessert Bowls For Messy Sides If you plan on getting some messy sides (the kinds of foods that tend to run into other foods, like macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, foods in sauces, runny veggies, etc.), use dessert bowls for those. Use a dessert bowl for sides like this Why? This will keep those foods and sauces from running into other foods on your plate and mucking up the flavors. Read Our Review of Steakhouse 71’s Dinner! Don’t Be Afraid To Mix Up Your Foods Just because certain things aren’t served together doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with your foods. Mix it up a little bit! For example, cut-up chicken nuggets from the kids buffet are great on salad. Some items on the salad bar, like cheese, are delicious on top of mashed potatoes. Use these toppings on other dishes! Bacon from the salad bar should ALWAYS go on macaroni and cheese. Think creatively to create your own dishes! We Ate EVERYTHING on the Dinner Menu at Space 220 in Disney World! Here Are Photos and our Review! Try To Get The First Reservation Of The Day Another one of our top tips is to get the first reservation of the day, especially for lunch. That’s when the food is the freshest because it’s just come out and been placed on the buffet. It might also get your into the park earlier than most guests which is great for photos. Bacon However, even if you don’t get the first reservation, keep an eye on the food on the buffet, and if it’s low, wait a few minutes and it should be replenished with fresh items. We see this a lot at breakfast with items like bacon! So if you see bacon running low at your breakfast buffet, wait because fresh, hot bacon is on the way! Here’s A First Look At The Reopened Buffet At Crystal Palace We hope our tips help you get a great dining experience at the next Disney World buffet you visit. And we’ll keep sharing our top tips with you, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite buffet at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PRO Tips For Disney World Buffets According to the DFB Team first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you had the chance to check out Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Pandora: The World of Avatar This remarkable and truly immersive area of the park is themed after the James Cameron movie Avatar, and May 27th marks the land’s five-year anniversary of being open in Animal Kingdom. And now — thirteen years later — the world is finally getting an Avatar sequel. Disney just shared a brand-new teaser trailer for the film and we’re sharing the details! Avatar was a smash hit when it was released in 2009, breaking multiple box-office records and inspiring an entire land in Disney World, boasting two rides, a restaurant, and so much more. Satu’li Canteen Production had gone through a bit of a rough patch due to the global pandemic-related shutdowns, but the film will officially be released on December 16th, 2022! In the teaser trailer, we get to see some familiar faces accompanied by even more new Avatars and characters. Pandora is pretty any time of day! The sequel is titled, Avatar: The Way of Water, and it appears as though a good majority of the film will be taking place in the water or in close proximity to it — a shift from the high-in-the-sky setting of the original movie. Check out the teaser trailer below! Mark your calendar for the release of Avatar: The Way of Water, and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Click Here to See Why Going to Disney World with Your Family Might Be a Terrible Idea 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 Pandora: The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Teaser Trailer Released for 'Avatar' Sequel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s NEWEST roller coaster is finally ALMOST here and EPCOT now has bragging rights as the most exciting park in Disney World…or does it? Star Lord! Is this new ride all it’s cracked up to be? We got a chance to ride before it opens to the public on May 27th, 2022 and we’ve got the tips, secrets, and the cold hard facts about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Check out our video below on The TRUTH About Disney’s NEWEST Rollercoaster — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments below! The post DFB Video: The TRUTH About Disney's NEWEST Rollercoaster -- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to SAVE some money?! Time to break out your spare change! We’re always on the lookout for some Disney deals and discounts, like on hotels, tickets, merchandise, and more. Disney has sales quite often on their merchandise website, and right now is no different! Let’s take a look at a deal available RIGHT NOW on shopDisney. There is a mystery savings event happening over at shopDisney this week! From now until Thursday, May 12th, you can save on select items. Just add one of these items to your cart to find out your discount! ©Disney We tested it out with a few items, like this Star Wars Spirit Jersey! ©Disney When we added the jersey to our cart, the total went from $74.99 to $52.49 — a 30% discount! ©Disney That’s some pretty significant savings! Click here to get the Star Wars Spirit Jersey Next, we took a look a the Sleeping Beauty Designer Disney Pin. So fancy This pin actually went down from $34.99 to $20, saving us 40%! Click here to get the Sleeping Beauty Designer Disney Pin We also found out what mystery amount we could save on this Boba Fett Mug. ©Disney After adding it to our cart, the total went from $19.99 to $13.99, which is 30% off! Click here to get the Boba Fett Mug! Finally, we took a look at this Classic Mickey Mouse Walt Disney World Ringer T-Shirt. ©Disney This classic went from $29.99 to $23.99, which is 20% off! Click here to get the Classic Mickey Mouse Walt Disney World Ringer T-Shirt! This sale event is going on until Thursday, May 12th, so go grab these savings right now! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to take a FULL LOOK at the the merchandise from the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which items are you going to grab? Tell us in the comments! The post MYSTERY Deals Are Happening on Online Disney Merchandise This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Despite the perfection and magic of Disney World, there actually IS a way you can do it WRONG! Cinderella Castle At each park, there are mistakes to avoid and tips to heed in order to ensure your vacay goes as smooth as possible, and today we’re taking a look at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In the past, we’ve shown you ways you’re doing Christmas wrong in Disney World, mistakes that will cost you BIG money, and things that EVERYONE gets wrong at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (you’re not alone). EPCOT Food and Wine Now let’s examine one park specifically. If you really wanna live your best Hollywood Studios life and make the most of this uber-popular park, then these are the mistakes to AVOID to ensure you’re doing it the RIGHT way. Forgetting to Set Your Alarm We’ve told you many times about the benefits of getting to the parks early. This is perhaps more true at Disney’s Hollywood Studios than any other Disney park right now! Rise of the Resistance With so many popular rides that draw long standby lines by midday, you are going to have an easier time getting in all of your “must-dos” if you start as soon as you are able. So, set that alarm to give yourself plenty of time to arrive by rope drop (or for Early Theme Park Entry if you are a Disney World resort guest)! And a friendly reminder here that you can start making your Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selections at 7AM on your park day, so have that phone charged and ready! Read all about Genie+ in Disney World here! Falling Into the Coffee Trap What is the coffee equivalent of hangry? Because that’s what you’ll be if you arrive early in the morning only to find the line at Trolley Car Cafe as long as the line for Slinky Dog Dash! Trolley Car Cafe The park’s central coffee shop is quite the attraction in the AM, but don’t assume that the looooong line you see is the ONLY option. In fact, there MIGHT be a second — shorter! — line right around the corner! So you can get your caffeine fix ASAP and get on to the important business of waiting in OTHER lines! Lining Up at Oga’s Cantina Without a Reservation Looking for a serious *face palm* moment? Try getting in line at Oga’s Cantina without a reservation, only to be publicly embarrassed when a friendly Cast Member tells you this line is only for guests with advanced reservations! Oga’s Cantina Oga’s Cantina remans one of the most difficult reservations to snag in Disney World, so your only option for getting in is feverishly refreshing your My Disney Experience app for openings. That line you see, as hopeful as it may seem, is basically a mirage. You can try seeing if you can join the walk up waitlist day of. Get all the details on that here. Not Paying Attention To Your Role Cues on Smuggler’s Run Remember those team projects in school, where there was always that ONE student who kinda dragged their feet and contributed nothing, but took all the credit? That’s basically you if you don’t pay attention to your role cues on Smuggler’s Run. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run The Millennium Falcon attraction is a team effort, with each guest given a specific role to perform. Don’t let your teammates down by forgetting your tasks and ignoring the flashing lights instructing you not to crash. Don’t be that guy. Assuming Ronto Roasters is JUST Sausage Wraps It’s easy to make the mistaken assumption that Ronto Roasters, the main Quick Service restaurant in Galaxy’s Edge, is nothin’ but sausage wraps. After all, that’s their bread and butter! But you’d be missing out on a surprisingly lengthy menu with some of the most exciting eats in the park! New plant-based option at Ronto Roasters for breakfast! First of all, there are breakfast wraps and Rising Moons Overnight Oats. There’s also Pork Rinds, Plant-based wraps, exotic Andoan Fruit with Muja Sauce, and an impressive abundance of allergy-friendly items and snacks for people with all sorts of dietary restrictions! Read our Ronto Roasters review here! Not Booking a Park Pass Reservation File this one under “duh,” but Hollywood Studios is perhaps the MOST important park to book a Park Pass reservation for as far in advance as possible! Don’t sleep on those Park Pass reservations Thanks to Galaxy’s Edge, and buzzy new-ish attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, this remains the most consistently crowded park, so if you want to get in on some of that sweet Star Wars action, you’ll want to snag a res ASAP. See which Park Pass Reservation dates you NEED to book ASAP here! Not Making Advanced Dining Reservations for the Hot Spots The good news: Hollywood Studios is home to some STELLAR Quick Service restaurants available for Mobile Order. The bad news: it’s also home to some of Disney World’s most in-demand Table Service restaurants that are annoyingly difficult to get into! Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater and The Hollywood Brown Derby, in particular, are hot commodities, and it’s frustratingly rare to find a reservation at an optimal time for either of them. So if you want to get a seat, you’ll want to start searching (and refreshing your app) for Advanced Dining Reservations as soon as you’re able! That Brown Derby Cobb Salad is calling your name… Holding a Grudge Against Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Listen, we get it. We miss The Great Movie Ride too! Would it have been ideal if they opened Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in an entirely new location, rather than replace that iconic attraction? Sure. But life is hard, and that’s just the way it is. Make room in your heart It’s ok to be wistful for The Great Movie Ride, but don’t let it dissuade you from riding (and LOVING) its replacement, because it’s genuinely a marvel of entertainment, hilarity, animation, and technology! Dare we say The Great Movie Ride would be proud. Splurging On Expensive Merch You’ll Never Wear It’s all too easy to be swept up by the dazzling merch in Hollywood Studios, and nowhere is this more evident than at the gift shop at Tower of Terror. As guests exit the ride, soaring on an adrenaline high, the temptation to splurge on expensive merch is HIGH. Tower of Terror gifts But realistically, how much use is that bellhop hat really gonna get at home? Do you really NEED a Tower of Terror bathrobe? Unless you masquerade as an old-timey hotel employee, the answer is no, you don’t. Learn more about the 5 souvenirs we REGRET buying in Disney World! Not Removing Your Hats This one is a classic mistake for pretty much any theme park with a thrill ride, but there are a couple specific attractions here where the old adage holds true: always remember to take off your hat on Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster and Slinky Dog Dash. Hold onto your hats As you zoom around the tracks on these high-speed rides, you could definitely run the risk of losing your headgear, so unless you’re secretly having an amazing hair day, you’d be wise to remove it and cling to it. So the next time you remember to snag a Park Pass reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, keep these tricks and tips in mind to ensure you don’t miss out on Cobb salads, Star Wars cocktails, fun rides, and a timely coffee order! Click here to see why Hollywood Studios is the best Disney World Park! 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 biggest pro tips for living your best life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything You’re Doing Wrong at Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Feeding a family at a Disney theme park can be challenging. Disney California Adventure First, it can be tricky to find something to satisfy picky eaters. Second, feeding a family can get expensive at Disney parks. Third, how can you guarantee you’ll have enough food for everyone? Well, Disneyland thought about all that and is now offering a meal that could be exactly what you need to feed YOUR family. Meet the Family Picnic Platter at Paradise Garden Grill at Disney’s California Adventure! For $64.99, you get enough food to serve up to FOUR people (so that’s about $16 per person, which isn’t too bad when it comes to eating at Disneyland). It comes with BBQ Half Chicken, Pulled Pork and Ribs, Andouille Sausage, Poblano Mac & Cheese, Chuck Wagon Beans, Potato Salad with Bacon, Creamy Coleslaw, Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Bread, Pickles and Onions, and Cherry Cheesecake. It’s Family Picnic Platter time! Sound like a lot of food? Well, it sure does LOOK like it too! We thought the platter overall was pretty great because of the amount of food you get, as well as the variety. A WHOLE lot of food! One of our favorite things at BBQ joints is the sides, and this platter has ALL of them. Speaking of which, we have to give a shout-out to the Chuck Wagon Beans, because of all the items included, they were the standout! There are GIANT chunks of pork in them, and the texture reminded us a lot of refried beans — a family picnic essential if you ask us. These beans were IT The Potato Salad with Bacon was also top-notch. We could really taste the dill and it combined with the rest of the flavors to make for a potato salad we wish we could whip up at home! Surprisingly delicious As for the Poblano Mac & Cheese, it was nothing special, but we still enjoyed it. Is it the best mac and cheese we’ve had at Disneyland? Probably not. But, it’s satisfying and it’ll likely keep the kiddos happy. Okay mac and cheese We felt the same way about the Creamy Coleslaw — it’s not the best we’ve ever had, but it’s still good. Okay coleslaw We have a bone to pick with the Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Bread though. WHERE is the butter?! WHERE is the honey?! The cornbread itself is pretty tasty, but it could have used some love from condiments and we couldn’t find ANY. How about some butter for our cornbread? Now let’s get to the main entrees — the MEAT! We started off with the ribs and to say that we inhaled them would be an understatement. They were VERY good and ended up being our favorite of all the meats. These ribs, though! The chicken was also really tasty and we were impressed with just how generous the portion size was. You’re getting A LOT of chicken! HUGE piece of chicken The pulled pork probably ranked lowest on the list for us — it had a strong vinegar taste and was very soupy. BBQ soup? The most controversial part of the picnic? The Andouille Sausage. One of our reporters LOVE it and the other absolutely did NOT love it. It really just comes down to personal preference and whether you generally enjoy sausage to begin with. We were conflicted on the sausage And, lastly, let’s get to that dessert! This is just like the classic Cherry Cheesecake you remember from childhood — a creamy cheesecake topping (that’s similar to Cool Whip in consistency) with straight up canned cherry pie filling and a graham cracker crust. You’ll get TWO of these with your meal and it’s a good thing because everyone would be fighting over it if there were only one — it’s delicious! Simple, classic, perfect Overall, we loved how nostalgic this meal felt — we had an old-school park picnic in Disneyland and we are here for it! It’s not quite as good as Big Thunder Ranch BBQ (which we said goodbye to in 2016), but it’s a fun new option, very filling, and at a good price point. Just note that if you order it (either in person or via mobile ordering), it takes a little time to prepare because it is A LOT of food. And, you might want to have some wet wipes handy because this can get MESSY! We even got a side of pickles and onions And, BONUS — we also decided to try another menu item! The North Carolina-style BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich costs $13.99 and is served with Creamy Coleslaw and Crispy Jalapeños, Pickles, Onions, and a choice of side. Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t a winner in our book. Like the pulled pork, we thought that the meat had a really strong vinegar taste and it was hard to eat with just how wet and saucy it was. Plus, our poor bun really took a hit from all the sauce and it became pretty mushy by the last bite. North Carolina-style BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Now, you might be wondering — what do you drink with all that? Well, we picked up the Peach Cobbler Cocktail to wash it all down! It’s made with Moonshine, Peach Schnapps, and Peach-Cinnamon Purée for $16 and sounded like the perfect match to all this BBQ food! And, we were totally right! This is a delicious and refreshing drink that’s easy to drink and not too sweet. It even looks like peach cobbler! So, if you’re looking for a hearty meal that is easy to split with the family in Disneyland, Paradise Garden Grill is THE place to go right now! You won’t have to order up separate dishes if you’re going with the platter and you can even get a drink to pair. Of course, we’ll be on the lookout for any other new eats in the Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s How One of Disneyland’s Best Sandwiches Just Got EVEN BETTER! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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After a preview this week, we’re getting super excited about the official opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT! But with a new ride opening soon, we’ve also been thinking about which rides and attractions are currently unavailable in the parks. You can have a great time regardless! So we created a full list of what’s NOT going to be open in Disney World next week. From rides to shows to pools and more, check out everything that will be closed in the parks and hotels. Let’s start out the list with Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed in Magic Kingdom. No trains here This attraction doesn’t have an opening date, and we’re not expecting it to reopen until construction is complete on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. That’s because the construction in Tomorrowland has interrupted the tracks, so the Railroad can’t get through right now. But don’t worry — a tunnel is being built for the train to pass through once the ride is completed. That’s progress! The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is also closed in this park. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Usually, kids can head inside to be transformed into Disney princesses, but the salon has been closed for a while now. We’ll keep an eye out for an opening date and let you know what we find. Find out what’s new in Magic Kingdom, including rats and mummies (?). Disney’s Animal Kingdom Finding Nemo: The Musical is a popular show in Animal Kingdom that features our favorite little clownfish. Unfortunately, the show is closed right now. Signs for Finding Nemo: The Musical have been covered up. When it reopens, the show will actually be called “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!” The updated show will be based on Finding Dory, the sequel to Finding Nemo. There will be new characters, settings, and events in the show, so we’re excited to check out the new version. KiteTails is missing some showtimes in May — get more details here. EPCOT Although EPCOT looks like one big construction zone right now, there actually aren’t any refurbishments happening at the moment. A lot of NEW things are under construction, but all the existing rides, shops, and attractions should be open to guests. That includes Souk-Al-Magreb in the Morocco pavilion of World Showcase, which has been closed for a long time but finally reopened last week! It’s open! So now you can head in to pick up Disney souvenirs, as well as souvenirs inspired by Morocco. Go INSIDE the newest roller coaster in EPCOT! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid is still closed in Hollywood Studios, and this show doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid The popular nighttime show Fantasmic! is also closed in Disney World. This show will return sometime in 2022, but we don’t have any specific details about the opening date yet. We recently got a new look at some of the updates and changes coming to the show, which will include more characters and technological enhancements. Fantasmic! Good news for Disneyland fans — the show is returning to Disneyland Park on May 28th, 2022! So if you can’t wait for the Disney World version to return, you could always head over to the West Coast park to watch Fantasmic! there. Check out all kinds of new souvenirs at Hollywood Studios here. Disney World Water Parks Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed for some refurbishments. Disney hasn’t said yet when Blizzard Beach might reopen. Water Slides at Blizzard Beach In the meantime, Typhoon Lagoon (Disney’s other water park) is open for guests to visit! So you can still head in to enjoy water rides, pools, and themed snacks. Check out the dates and tickets for Typhoon Lagoon’s H2O Glow Nights. Disney World Hotels Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open for reservations, but guests will probably see some construction underway during their visit. That’s because Disney is currently working on 200 new DVC Resort Studios, which are located in the Big Pine Key building of this resort. Construction on the upcoming Resort Studios If you want to stay in the new rooms, you can book your reservations now (even if you’re not a Disney Vacation Club Member). The rooms will have 2 queen beds and a daybed, and they have a Mary Poppins Returns theme. The new rooms They’re expected to be ready in June of 2022. 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. Disney is actually constructing a whole new building of DVC villas for this hotel. This building will be located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, so some rooms will likely have great views across the Lagoon. 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. This hotel just opened last year. Swan Reserve If you’re planning on staying there soon, be aware that the pool is currently closed for some refurbishments. Swan Reserve pool We’re not sure when the pool will reopen, but we’ll keep an eye out and let you know when it’s available. See an exclusive look at the “Hey Disney” Alexa voice assistant coming to Disney World hotels. 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. Check out 8 BIG construction updates in Disney World right now. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Disney World has been appreciating moms all week long but the celebrations get EVEN BETTER on Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Photopass Sign! And, one of the best ways to treat moms? FOOD! (In our humble opinion at least.) And, Disney has A LOT of it! We’ve tried everything from ROSE-SCENTED cupcake, a dessert trio, a donut LOADED with frosting, and more. And, it turns out that the GORGEOUS flowery cupcake in EPCOT isn’t the only treat that is exclusive to today! When it comes to snacks that also double as works of art, Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort knows what it’s doing. The cafe always comes up with some exquisite treats for special occasions and today, we headed over there to see the Mother’s Day offering — the Mini-Dessert Chocolate Box for Mom. It’s very photogenic Yes, that’s right, it’s a box — made out of chocolate (!!) — with even MORE sweet treats tucked inside! We’d call that a BIG bonus! Inside! Inside, you’ll find a ganache brownie, raspberry macaron, and lemon madeleines. Three treats inside a treat Though, one word of warning — DO NOT take this out in the hot Florida sun because it WILL melt. We made the fatal mistake and paid the price. It’s MMMMEEELLLTTTIIINNNGGGG But, hey, sticky hands ain’t gunna stop us from devouring chocolate, so let’s get to the taste! We’re just going to say up front that everything inside the box was GREAT (as they usually are from Le Petit Cafe). First up is the Ganache Brownie. This is a very decadent, rich dessert and it’s SO fudgy (which we totally loved!). Ganache Brownie Next up was the Raspberry Macaron, which we thought was very sweet and almost reminded us of Cotton Candy. The tartness of the raspberry flavor, though, added a nice brightness to the overall flavor. Perfectly made macaron Finally, we tasted the Lemon Madeleines. Yes, these are a simple treat for such a decadent little box, but when they’re made well, they’re wonderful. And, these were made PERFECT with a nice crust on the outside and a moist cake on the inside with just a hint of lemon flavor. Madeleines Overall, this little chocolate box offers up a variety of different flavors for $12 that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, even if you have to share (which us moms are used to doing!). But, here’s the catch — this treat is only available TODAY, so you’re going to have to factor in a detour during your park day to give it a try. And, we’ll be back with more Disney treat reviews soon, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! You’ll Never Accept a Regular Flower Bouquet Again After Trying Disney World’s New Cupcake — Here’s Why Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you doing for Mother’s Day this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A BONUS Treat Comes With Disney World's Newest Dessert Trio! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Mother’s Day from DFB! Celebrate mom! From delicious treats to adorable, wildflower postcards, there are tons of special things to see and try at Disney World for Mother’s Day! And, if you’re in the parks this weekend with your mom and looking for the best spot to snap that annual picture you’ll probably find proudly hung on the fridge next week, make sure to keep an eye out for this new photo op! As we were making our way around EPCOT this morning, we noticed that there was a NEW photo prop available at one of the Disney PhotoPass locations near the entrance of the park. The handheld board features a picture of Mrs. Potts and Chip and says “Happy Mother’s Day.” Mother’s Day Photopass Sign! There are also Mother’s Day Photopass opportunities in Disney Springs, so even if you don’t have a park ticket for this weekend, you can still snap a pic with the mom in your life. And, this one will be going on all month long! ©Disney Of course, we’ll keep you updated on anything else that’s new for Mother’s Day in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see where We Think You Should Stay in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World for Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Disney World Photo Op That's Only Available ONCE a Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s an exciting time to be planning a Disney World trip! EPCOT With a NEW EPCOT ride opening right around the corner, a whole bunch of new Star Wars items to grab, and tons of new things coming to the parks, there is a lot to keep track of! But aside from planning snacks and merch budgets, you’ll have to plan for the park pass reservation system. The last thing you want is to miss out on reservations to your favorite park. Let’s check out this coming week’s Disney World park hours and reservations so you can know what to expect! Park Hours Magic Kingdom Park Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM until 11PM every day this week, with Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests on May 11th until 1AM. ©Disney Let’s check out EPCOT! EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM every day this coming week with Extended Evening Hours on May 9th from 9PM until 11PM! ©Disney Now on to Hollywood Studios. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM every day this week! ©Disney One more park! Let’s take a look at Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours This week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 7:30AM until 8:30PM! ©Disney That’s a look at park hours. Now, let’s move on to Park Passes. Park Pass Reservation Availability Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Reservations are limited this week. Here’s a breakdown: May 8th: Animal Kingdom is the only park available May 9th: Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are the only ones available May 10th: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are available May 11th: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are available May 12th: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are available May 13th: All parks are available May 14th: EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are available ©Disney Of course, this could all change! Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability Sorcerer Pass Holders also have some limitations. The park that is the most blocked out is EPCOT — it is only available for reservations on the 13th and 14th this week. ©Disney Let’s check the Pirate Pass! Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Just like Sorcerer and Incredi Pass, Pirate Pass Holders don’t have full availability for all of this coming week. EPCOT is only available on May 13th-14th, and Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are sold out on select dates. ©Disney Now for the last Annual Pass, the Pixie Dust Pass! Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders can make reservations for any park on the 13th, but for the other dates select parks have already sold out. Pixie Dust Pass Holders are blocked out on weekends. ©Disney Let’s check on the non-Annual Pass availability! Theme Park Ticket Reservation Availability Theme Park Ticket Holders can make reservations at Animal Kingdom on May 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th. EPCOT is available on May 8th and 14th, Hollywood Studios is available on May 14th, and Magic Kingdom is fully sold out this week! All parks are sold out on May 9th and 10th. ©Disney Let’s take a look at Resort Guests! Select Resort Hotel Reservation Availability Select Resort Hotel Guests can also make reservations at Animal Kingdom on May 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th; at EPCOT on May 8th and 14th; and at Hollywood Studios on May 14th. All parks are sold out on May 9th and 10th. ©Disney That’s all for this coming week’s park passes and hours! Remember that park hours and park passes can change, so be sure to check and see what availability looks like by checking the Disney World website ahead of your vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see what’s happening with Disney World’s Spaceship Earth Update! 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! 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The Main Street Electrical Parade is BACK! …well, in Disneyland it is, and there are some fun ways to celebrate! So Much Fun! In Disneyland, guests can find new FOOD for the return of the parade, along with exclusive merchandise including a specialty light-up popcorn bucket! But, there are also a few ways to celebrate in Disney World too! We recently spotted the Main Street Electrical Minnie Ears and Loungefly Backpack and now there are mini-versions of the parade floats too — you just don’t know which one you’ll get! If you’re not familiar, Wishables are a popular mystery pack you can find in the parks and online! The Wishables Main Street Electrical Parade mystery pack arrived online late last month and we’ve now spotted them in TWO Disney World parks! Found at the Emporium Each pack contains 1 of the following Wishables — Goofy’s Train Parade Float, Twinkling Turtle Parade Float, Lightning Bug Parade Float, Mickey’s Drum Parade Float, or a mystery character. Oh…and they glow in the dark! Wishables! So far, we’ve seen the pack at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and Once Upon a Time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Each pack costs $16.99 and includes one plush. At Once Upon a Time So if you’re feeling the Main Street Electrical Parade FOMO, grab this Wishables pack when you’re in Disney World! And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! NEW ‘Ratatouille’ Wishables Are Now Available Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you bought a Wishables pack before? Let us know in the comments! The post Mini Main Street Electrical Parade Float Plushes Have Rolled Into Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Guava Macaron In honor of mom’s special day, there’s A LOT to do in Disney World! Everything from exclusive treats to post cards that will grow into wildflowers and more is filling the parks and, while many of these are available for at least a few weeks, others are SUPER limited! And, we stopped by EPCOT to try out a new treat that only those who are lucky enough to be visiting TODAY can get their hands on! Today, Disney released a brand new Mother’s Day Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons over in EPCOT and it’s ONLY available on May 8th! While the name doesn’t give too much away, it’s not one you’ll want to pass — it is a red velvet cupcake with chocolate chip fudge filling and caramel buttercream and costs $6.49. Super cute rose! Aside from being a fun way to give the mom in your life a flower for Mother’s Day (it’s GORGEOUS, right?), it’s also super tasty! We thought that the cupcake was super light, but still packed with a lot of flavor. The red velvet had a rich chocolate taste, and the fudge had a great thick velvety texture that didn’t leave us dealing with a mess when we bit into it. Mother’s Day Cupcake from Sunshine Seasons The whipped buttercream on top was super sweet, but it all evened out with the chocolate chips on the inside of the cupcake, which added a nice bitterness. The only thing we wished is that this cupcake had a little more structure because it didn’t hold up for too long in the heat after we got it. Fudge on the inside! That being said, if you love chocolate and want a hearty, sweet treat, then this cupcake is for you! Just grab a few extra napkins. So, skip the flower bouquet this year and run over to Sunshine Seasons TODAY if you want to give it a try! And, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney food reviews and updates! Click here to see our Review of Disney World’s 3-in-1 Treat Box! 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 try any of the Mother’s Day treats in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: You’ll Never Accept a Regular Flower Bouquet Again After Trying Disney World’s New Cupcake first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The resort that is Shades of Green today was originally opened at Walt Disney World as a Disney-owned resort called the Golf Resort in December 1973. Welcome to my post about the history of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World, a post so great that Shades of Green copied it and put […] The post The History of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

This has been a big week at Disney World. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Although the highlight was probably riding EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, we’ve also had fun trying out some new snacks, including some fun Mother’s Day treats, as well as some May the 4th snacks. But we’ve also been keeping an eye on EVERYTHING happening at Disney World restaurants. Here are all the Disney World restaurant menu updates we saw this week! Magic Kingdom Tony’s Town Square Restaurant There have been quite a few changes at Tony’s Town Square. Under “Antipasti,” here’s what has changed: REMOVED: Five Alarm Wings Caesar Salad decreased in price from $13 to $10 ADDED: Tony’s Garlic Bread For The Table — Toasted Ciabatta with Roasted Garlic-Butter and Parmesan Fonduta for $11 ADDED: Toy Box Tomato Salad — Marinated Tomatoes with Torn Burrata Cheese, Cucumbers, Focaccia, Pickled Onions, and Basil for $12 Sound the Alarms! Here’s what’s changed under Desserts: REMOVED: Firehouse Doughnuts REMOVED: Tiramisu ADDED: Tony’s Spumoni Tart — Flourless Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Cream, and Dark Cherry Mousse for $9 ADDED: Tiramisu Cannoli — House-made filling with hints of Espresso, Chocolate, and Mascarpone Cheese for $9 ADDED: Mandarincello Custard — Chef’s House-made Mandarincello, Almond Biscotti for $8 Lady and the Tramp Fountain Under “Secondi Piatti,” here’s what’s changed: REMOVED: Roman-style Steak ADDED: Butcher’s Steak — Marinated Hanger Steak with Crispy Parmesan Potatoes, Arugula, Lemon, and Mild Calabrian Chili-Pesto for $36 ADDED: Oven-roasted Shrimp Scampi — Shrimp with Lemon, Roasted Garlic-Butter, and White Wine served with Crispy Parmesan-Potatoes for $30 Under “Bevande” (aka Beverages), here’s what’s different: REMOVED: Volunteers Needed ADDED: EARidescent Sip-A-Bration Minnie Sip-a-bration Even the Allergy-Friendly menu has seen some changes: Garden Salad decreased from $13 to $10 and is now made with Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Shaved Carrots, Olives, and Balsamic Dressing (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) REMOVED: Spaghetti and Mushroom Meatballs ADDED: Butcher’s Steak — Marinated Hanger Steak with Crispy Parmesan Potatoes, Arugula, Lemon, and Mild Calabrian Chili-Pesto (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) for $36 Spaghetti with a mushroom meatball ADDED: Fettuccini Alfredo — Choice of Roasted Chicken or Shrimp tossed with Fettuccine in a Parmesan Cream Sauce (For Egg, Fish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) for $25 ADDED: Orecchiette With Spicy Italian Sausage — House-made Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Onion, Roasted Garlic, and Toasted Breadcrumbs (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) for $27 ADDED: Penne With Chicken Al Forno — Roasted Chicken, Caramelized Onions, and Mushrooms baked with Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce and topped with Mozzarella Cheese (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) for $26 On the Kid’s Menu, Cheese Pizza has been removed. Read Our Most Recent Review of Tony’s Town Square Disney’s Animal Kingdom Isle of Java The Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist increased in price from $5.29 to $5.79. Tiger Tail We’ve also got a price DECREASE (yes, it happens): The 50th Anniversary Birthday Blueberry Muffin decreased from $4.25 to $3.99 Read Our Review of the 50th Anniversary Birthday Blueberry Muffin Restaurantosaurus The Impossible Burger at Restaurantosaurus has been removed from the menu. Restaurantosaurus However, you can still get the Impossible Spicy Southwestern Burger. Read One of Our Recent Restaurantosaurus Reviews Disney’s Hollywood Studios Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo The Batuu-Bon is no longer available at Docking Bay 7. Batuu-Bon However, you can still get the Outpost Puff for dessert. Here’s Our Latest Review of Docking Bay 7 Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill There’s been a change under “Market Inspirations” on the menu at California Grill: Heirloom Apple Salad now has Butternut Squash, rather than Honeynut Squash Under “Chef’s Journey,” Wild Alaskan Halibut is no longer served with Herbed Basmati Rice, Cashew Chutney, Bok Choy, Baby Shiitake, and Green Curry-Coconut Nage — instead, it’s served with Crispy Blue Masa, Chipotle Heirloom Carrots, Charred Avocado, Mole Verde, and Salsa Macha. Halibut Under desserts, here’s what we’ve seen: EARidescent Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée was described as Blood Orange, Meyer Lemon Chantilly, White Chocolate-Almond Crunch, and Candied Kumqu (Dessert made with or containing alcohol) — now the description reads Blood Orange, Meyer Lemon Chantilly (Dessert made with or containing alcohol) REMOVED: Pistachio-Strawberry-Lemon Cake Here’s Our Most Recent California Grill Review Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court There’s a new limited-time offering at Riverside Mill Food Court — It’s Sesame Chicken Stir-fry, which is made with Chicken, Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Onion with Jasmine Rice for $11.49. Riverside Mill Food Court That’s the only change here for now. Here’s The Most Recent Thing We Reviewed From Riverside Mill Food Court Those are all the changes we have for this week, but we’ll be back again soon with more, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did your favorite Disney World restaurant get hit with any changes this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Price DECREASES(!) and Other Menu CHANGES Made in Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Life moves pretty fast at Disney World, if you don’t stop and look around every once in a while, you might miss something! Polynesian Village Resort Between new Mother’s Day treats, supply shortages, and big changes coming to EPCOT, there’s a lot to keep track of! And now it’s time to take a look at what’s new at the Disney World resorts this week. We have a lot to go over from baby birds to Crocs charms, so let’s get started! Let’s get started at Disney’s Old Key West Resort! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Construction Updates Dolphin Pool The Dolphin pool near the main pool at the Old Key West Resort has officially been filled! You can’t swim in this little pond but it’s good to see these little guys splashing around again. Old Key West Resort Pool Now, let’s take a look at all the new merchandise you can find at Old Key West! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Merchandise Updates Conch Flats General Store A few weeks ago these little beauties popped up in Disney World and now the Butterfly Minnie Ears have made their way over to Old Key West! Loofah Ears! They give off some major Lisa Frank ’90s vibes with pink and purple tulle ears and a sparkly rainbow veil. You can pick up a pair for yourself for $29.99. Click here to see more Pictures of these Pink Sparkly Minnie Ears! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort General Updates Spring has sprung, and we couldn’t help but notice that these baby Purple Martin birds were poking their heads out of their nest at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Baby birds! So cute! Make sure to keep an eye out for these babies when you’re at Caribbean Beach. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Merchandise Updates Calypso Trading Post We found a couple of new items over at the gift shop in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, like this Pirates of the Caribbean Red Accessory set. Now you can dress up like the iconic pirate from the ride for $24.99. Pirates of the Caribbean Accessories This Animator’s Collection Princess figurine set was also new at Caribbean Beach for $29.99. Animator’s Collection Princess Figures That’s everything we found at Caribbean Beach, so let’s head over to Pop! Click here to see the Rookie Mistakes You Should Avoid in Disney World! Disney’s Pop Century Resort Merchandise Updates Over at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, we spotted these Disney Parks-themed Crocs Jibbitz for $17.99. They have a Mickey Pretzel, Mickey Ice Cream Bar, a Disney Croc, Fanny Pack, and the castle! Disney World Jibbitz So,now you can deck out your crocs with all the Disney essentials — including, of course, CROCS! Click here to see a Standard Room Tour at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Food Updates Landscape of Flavors Mother’s Day treats have rolled into Disney World and we stopped by Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to try the new Strawberry Bliss Cupcake from Landscape of Flavors. It is a yellow cupcake filled with strawberry boba topped with strawberry buttercream and white vanilla wafers with white chocolate and nonpareils. Mother’s Day cupcake at Art of Animation This cupcake is available at Landscape of Flavors only until May 11th for $5.79. Click here to read our Full Review of the Strawberry Bliss Cupcake! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Construction Updates The Big Blue Pool Though The Big Blue Pool is still open to guests, your photo with Crush might be a little obscured by fencing! When we stopped by, the area around the larger-than-life character was blocked off and crews were busy cleaning. Crush Construction! That’s everything we found at Art of Animation, let’s head over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Click here to read Everything You Need to Know About VIP Tours in Disney World! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Pineapple Lanai May the 4th came to Disney World, meaning that the Millenium Falcon Soft Serve Cup was BACK at Pineapple Lanai for a limited time! It has galactic gray vanilla soft-serve with chocolate cream cookie crumbles, chocolate drizzle, white chocolate pearl stars, brownie asteroid pieces with stardust sparkles, and a Millennium Falcon chocolate accent piece. YUM It cost $5.99 and was only available on the 4th. Click here to read our Full Review of the Millenium Falcon Soft Serve Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Updates A lot of changes are coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with more Disney Vacation Club Villas being added soon so expect to see some construction when you make your way around. For example, we spotted some new construction walls outside of one building… Poly Construction …and the landscaping and irrigation project at the hotel is currently blocking this path to the beach. Poly Construction But, one thing that is back to looking normal is over at the marina — the net fencing was removed! Poly Construction That’s all for the Polynesian Village Resort! Let’s check out the Boardwalk! Click here to read about the NEW Villas coming to the Polynesian Village Resort! Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas Food Updates Belle Vue Lounge You can celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long over at Belle Vue Lounge with three SPICY new margaritas! There’s the Piña Picante for $15, which includes Herradura Resposado Tequila, Contreau Liquor, Habanero, Pineapple juice, and Lime juice and is garnished with pineapple and jalapeño, and had a Tajin rim. Piña Picante! Also available is the Fiesta de Mango for $14, which is made with Lunazul Resposado Tequila, Habanero, Mango smoothie, Lime juice, and Seagram’s Club Soda and is garnished with pineapple, orange, pineapple, and jalapeños! This also had a Tajin rim. Fiesta de Mango And, lastly, there’s the Dia de Fuego for $15 that is made with Herradura Resposado Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Blood Orange Purée, Lime juice, Lime Sour mix, and Habanero and is garnished with a Tajin rim and jalapeño slices. Dia de Fuego Cocktail These drinks were super yummy and PACKED some serious heat, so try them before they’re gone at the end of May! Click here to Read our Review of the Cinco de Mayo Drinks at the Boardwalk! Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Food Updates The Marketplace at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace For Mother’s Day, both The Marketplace at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace are featuring the Sweeter than Roses dessert from May 5th through May 8th. It is a raspberry mousse and chocolate cake with a ruby red raspberry center and chocolate and fondant décor. Sweeter Than Roses This treat was available last year too, but it got a MAJOR upgrade for 2022! You can give it a try while it’s available for $5.99. Click here to read our full review of the Sweeter than Roses Dessert! Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Construction Update As we made our way around Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, we noticed that one area of the BoardWalk was blocked off by construction walls. It looked like some work was being done on the floor panels here. Additional Yacht Club construction There’s still plenty of room to make your way around though! Click here to see 9 Big Construction Projects Happening in Disney World this Week! Swan Reserve Construction Updates Pool Over at Swan Reserve, the main pool was closed for refurbishment when we stopped by. No reopening date has been announced yet, but check back for updates! The Swan Reserve Pool is currently closed. That’s all for the Swan Reserve, now let’s check out the All-Stars! Click here to see which Disney World Rides You Should Visit First! Disney’s All-Star Resorts Food Updates Food Court Each All-Star Resort’s food court currently is featuring a new dessert right in time for the premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! The Cherry Cheesecake of Madness is made with a Cherry cheesecake on a layer of chocolate cake covered in a Cherry & chocolate glace with wafer shard pieces and it’s filled with a Cherry compote. Doctor Strange literally on a cupcake This cheesecake was delicious, and the cherries in the center were the star for us! This was a great snack for a hot day, so check it out at the All-Star Resorts if you need a sweet pick-me-up for $6.49. Click here to read our Full review of the Cherry Cheesecake of Madness! We also tried the Mother’s Day Dessert from the All-Stars and its deceptively simple name does not do this snack justice. It has Strawberry Mousse with Strawberry Compote and Lemon Curd, and is decorated with a Passion Fruit Candy Crisp! Mother’s Day Dessert This fluffy mousse was light, refreshing and delicious — but, its only available until May 11th for $5.99. Click here to see our Full Review of the Mother’s Day Dessert! Disney’s All-Star Resorts Merchandise Update We also found a ton of Doctor Strange merchandise at the All-Stars Resort gift shops! We spotted this Multiverse of Madness shirt for $24.99 that features Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Wong, and America Chavez. Doctor Strange Shirt This Doctor Strange hat with the Eye of Agamotto on it was also at the All-Stars for $29.99. Doctor Strange Hat If you like collecting action figures, we also spotted this Doctor Strange figure for $54.99. Doctor Strange Figure This Doctor Strange hoodie was also at the All-Stars, and it has the Eye of Agamotto on the front for $64.99. Doctor Strange Jacket And, we also spotted this Doctor Strange Light Portal toy for $39.99, so if you’ve ever wanted to open portals like Doctor Strange, then now is your chance! Doctor Strange Portal Many of these items are also available in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and other parks, so you don’t have to head to the resorts to pick them up necessarily! And, that’s it for everything that’s new at the Disney hotels this week! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest updates! Click here to see the 8 Restaurants You Have to Try for Lunch 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 World Resort? 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One of the biggest decisions in planning your Disney World vacation is where you’re going to rest your weary head at the end of the night! That’s right — we’re talking about all things accommodations today. Grand Floridian There are some big factors we’ve always recommended you consider when making a decision on where to stay, but there are plenty of NEW factors you have to think about if you’re planning a Disney World vacation in 2022. It can be an overwhelming decision to make, so we’re breaking down all the important factors you should consider when deciding where to book your overnight accommodations. Some of the earliest decisions you’ll make when planning your Disney World vacation is where you’re going to stay. There are dozens of Disney-owned and operated resort hotels on property, as well as hundreds of off-property hotels and vacation rentals across Central Florida! How do YOU know what’s perfect for YOU? Don’t sweat it. We’re here to help. Price Our first two points will go hand-in-hand: know what you’re paying and what you’re getting for your money. Staying on Disney World property comes with plenty of perks (more on those later!) but baseline, you’ll likely be shelling out much more cash than you likely would for comparable accommodations offsite. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort But before we chat about off-property options, it’s important to stress that Disney World has hotel accommodations at MANY different price points for all different kinds of vacation budgets. The Deluxe Resorts There are your Deluxe Resorts (like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa), filled with tons of amenities, health and fitness centers (and in many instances full-service spas), not to mention some of the best dining on Disney World property. Grand Floridian All of that luxury will cost you BIG time — be prepared to sell a kidney or two! The most standard of rooms at Deluxe Resorts will run you hundreds of dollars per night, and the price only goes up from there if you want preferred views, king beds, multiple bedrooms, or villas. There’s no doubt, however, that you’ll be staying in top tier accommodations. See the PROS and CONS of Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts here! The Moderate Resorts Then there are the Moderate Resorts. These resorts will have less amenities than what you’ll find at the Deluxe Resorts, but they will still have plenty of dining options, including at least one table service restaurant. Essentially, the Moderates are perfectly fine mid-range options for mid-range price points. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has a GREAT pool! They’re kind of the Goldilocks of the Disney World hotels when it comes to price: not too high, but you can definitely find cheaper options, too. On average, it’s not uncommon to find rooms at these resorts in the mid-$200 range per night. See the PROS and CONS of Disney World’s Moderate Resorts here! The Value Resorts The third category of Disney World Resort hotels are the Value Resorts. These, like Disney’s Pop Century Resort, will offer essentially the barebones when it comes to hotels: a reliable place to rest your sleepy head at the end of the day. Dining is limited to large counter service cafeteria-like options, but you’ll still have a couple of pools to enjoy and all your basic hotel amenities. Standard room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Rooms at the Value Resorts are also smaller, but, as the name implies, these will be your VALUE options where you can save some serious money if staying on Disney World property is a must for your travel party. Rooms at these resorts can get as low as approximately $150 per night, but they can creep up into the $200 range depending on the time of year you’re visiting. See the PROS and CONS of Disney World’s Value Resorts here! Off-Property Options Now let’s talk about what your options are should you choose to NOT stay at a Disney owned- and operated-hotel. The two major off-property categories you’ll choose from are hotels and vacation home rentals. In general, odds are high you’ll get more bang for your buck staying off-property in that rooms are typically cheaper for more square footage, including both hotels and vacation homes. Keep in mind, however, that you’ll be sacrificing certain things. Namely: location, location, location. Skyliner Of course, there’s more than just your overnight room rate to consider when calculating the accommodations portion of your vacation budget. If you drive and are staying at a Disney World hotel, you will have to pay overnight resort parking (as of this writing, that’ll cost you $15 per night at a Value Resort, $20 per night at Moderates, and $25 per night at Deluxe). But if you are staying off-property and drive to the parks, you will be paying $25 per day to park in the theme park lots. Don’t forget about those pesky overnight resort parking fees if you plan on driving! Check our Disney Discounts and Deals page — there are always savings to be had! There’s no reason you should EVER pay full price for a Disney World hotel room, so do your research for those savings! Read ALL about the parking fees you will run into at Disney World here! Space and Amenities Another thing to keep in mind is that Disney World resort rooms are preeeeetty small compared to off-property options — essentially, you’re paying more money for less space (which could be key if you’re traveling with more than two people! If you are parents traveling with a couple of kids, you may feel like you need more space than what many of Disney’s resorts offer.) Pop Century Resort room See that photo above of the newly-renovated Pop Century Resort rooms? Yeah, you really won’t have ALL that space. The way the room looks when you check in on your first day will NOT be how it looks one, two, three days into your vacation. After losing seating space for your suitcases, figuring out where everyone is going to sleep, and the signature pile of dirty clothes growing day after day, these rooms will feel TIGHT for a party of four. Pop Century Room Tour You’re also paying that Disney premium for amenities that you might not necessarily use! Will you REALLY use that super awesome-looking pool, or will your spend all of your time at the parks? Consider this, especially if you’re looking into staying at a Deluxe resort. Are you actually planning on using those fancy amenities, or does your hotel only need to serve as a place to “crash” at the end of the night? Disney’s Pop Century Resort If you’re looking for all the comforts of home, a vacation home might be a great option to consider. You can find a decent-sized home with multiple private bedrooms and bathrooms, your own washer and dryer, a pool (plus jacuzzi in some cases!), kitchen, and MORE priced at less than some Disney hotel rooms. This is especially true if you’re looking to do a larger family vacation where you can split the cost of the home! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort offers deluxe amenities like a full-service fitness center at Moderate prices! With ALL of that said, there is still a TON of value in staying at a Disney World Resort hotel. When you recover from the sticker shock at comes with many of their resorts, they come with a number of exclusive perks (which we’ll dive into in just a sec!). ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Many of Disney’s hotels have amazing sit-down restaurants on site, even some that rival what you’ll find in the parks. If you want to know that your accommodations are doing the most FOR YOU, then you’ll have a really hard time finding something better than Disney’s hotels. Click Here for a Peek Inside Disney World’s Tiniest Hotel Room! On-Property Perks! One of the HUGE draws to staying on Disney World property is that, despite the higher cost, you get a lot of nifty perks for staying at a Disney-owned hotel, and these often–exclusive bonuses made the price tag worth it for a lot of families. Wilderness Lodge One of the biggest perks that can change the game for your park days is that Disney Resort Guests get extra time in the parks! On-property guests can now take advantage of Early Theme Park Access, which will grant early entry to all four theme parks, every single day, thirty minutes prior to that park’s opening time. And, guests of Disney World Deluxe Resorts and certain other hotels also get Extended Evening Hours — a few extra hours in a particular park offered a couple of nights a week. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Another perk that can change the game for your park days is that Disney resort guests can book Pay-Per-Ride Attractions beginning at 7AM, while those staying off-property have to wait until the time the park opens. That means if you choose to pay to skip the line to ride Disney World’s most popular rides, like Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you will get a jump on reserving your desired time slot. A truly breathtaking moment One other perk that many Disney guests love is the Disney Dining Plan. It is currently suspended, but Disney has said that the plan will return. The Dining Plan is a pre-purchased set of dining “credits” that make your vacation feel a little more “all-inclusive.” These vacation package add-ons offer convenience in knowing that your dining is already “taken care of,” so to speak (note that gratuity is not included). Without the Dining Plan these days, you’re still able to make all the same dining reservations as before, but you’ll be paying out of pocket instead.. California Grill But the BIGGEST perk of all for many Disney World guests choosing to stay onsite is transportation. When could the Disney Dining Plan return? Here’s what we know! Transportation A nice hotel with all the amenities is one thing, but how are you going to get around while on vacation? One of Disney’s best-selling perks is the large amount of complimentary transportation options, and that still holds true today! Disney buses with zone seating and partitions Basically, if you don’t want to lift a FINGER when it comes to transportation, there’s truly nothing better than staying on Disney World property. Disney’s Magical Express First thing’s first: we gotta talk about Disney’s Magical Express. This complimentary bus service that shuttled guests to and from Orlando International Airport upon arrival was discontinued at the end of 2021. Disney World You now have a couple of bus options that have sprung up in its place — Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer — as well as the options to take a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. Pluto Bus Complimentary Disney World resort transportation options once you’ve arrived include buses, boats, the Monorail, the Disney Skyliner, and good old pedestrian walkways. Each and every Disney World Resort hotel will have bus access to the four theme parks as well as Disney Springs. From there, additional transportation options will depend on where you’re staying. The Monorail The three Monorail Resorts include Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. These are the ONLY resorts with designated Monorail stations, taking guests to both Magic Kingdom as well as the Transportation & Ticket Center, with transfer service to EPCOT. The Monorail is also a great way to get around if you’re in one of those parks and want to visit one of the Monorail Resorts (taking a mid-day break from Magic Kingdom to grab a quiet lunch at one of these resorts is a top tip!). The Monorail You can also walk from each of the Monorail Resorts to Magic Kingdom via pedestrian walkway. Disney recently completed their Grand Floridian walkway, making all three resorts easily accessible to Magic Kingdom by foot. Grand Floridian pedestrian walkway to Magic Kingdom Riding the Monorail is a quintessential Disney World experience, so what better way to experience it than as your primary mode of transportation? If you’re planning on spending a ton of time in Magic Kingdom, there’s really no better way to get around than the Monorail. The Disney Skyliner Disney World’s newest transportation system is the Skyliner! The gondola in the sky opened in 2019 and provides guests with a quick, effortless way to get around certain areas of the Disney World Resort. Disney Skyliner The Disney World Resort hotels situated along the Skyliner route include Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and technically Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts as well as Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. These resorts have gondola access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Skyliner The three Crescent Lake Hotels (Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn) are also walking distance (we’re talking STEPS away) from EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance to World Showcase. The Boats Then there are the boats! The Monorail Resorts (with the exception of the Contemporary) along with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort have boat access to Magic Kingdom. The Crescent Lake Resorts have boat access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you want to spend a good deal of time at Disney Springs, select Disney World Resorts have boat access to the shopping district. These include both of Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts, as well as Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Friendship Boats Now that we have a basic groundwork for what complimentary transportation options are available and where you’ll find them across the Disney World Resort hotels, let’s chat about certain things to keep in mind when deciding where you want to stay from a transportation point of view. Complimentary transportation is a HUGE perk when staying at a Disney World Resort, but there may be a couple of drawbacks here and there. New seating system onboard Disney World’s buses For example, resorts with Skyliner access tend to have less frequent buses to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Also, if you’re afraid of heights, you may want to avoid situations where your transportation options could be limited to the Skyliner. Disney Skyliner Click here to see 10 Disney World rideshare tips we learned the hard way Staying on property? Location is STILL key! In many instances, it’s not enough to just decide that you want to stay on property. Disney World is HUGE and picking the wrong resort could mean you’re far, far away from where you want to be. Grand Floridian Walkway Are you a die-hard EPCOT fan? Consider staying at Disney’s Yacht or Beach Club Resorts, or Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. If you’re looking to spend extra time in Magic Kingdom, consider staying in one of the Monorail resorts (remember, all three Monorail resorts now have walking access to Magic Kingdom!). Disney’s BoardWalk Inn If you want a little more nightlife on your trip and want to spend your evenings in Disney Springs, you can be just minutes away by staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Make sure you look into which resort area you’re staying in to know how long it will take to get from point A to point B. You may be minutes away from Magic Kingdom when staying at the Grand Floridian, but you’re pretty far from the other three parks. Click here to find out which Disney World resorts our readers said they would NEVER stay at again! Will you travel outside of Disney World? A final factor to consider has very little to do with Disney World, but could have a huge impact on whether or not you decide to stay on Disney World property. Are you planning on visiting any of the other theme parks in Orlando? If so, then staying off property may be a better option. It’s tricky to get off of Disney World property if you don’t have your own car (you’re basically limited to taxis or ride share), and remember, it’s pricey to keep a car overnight at your Disney World resort hotel. Welcome to Disney World! Be sure to do your research, crunch the numbers, and weigh ALL of the pros and cons when making your decision on where to stay on your next Disney World vacation! These decisions are not simply financial, although the price is definitely a priority. Think about what you want your vacation to look and feel like, too! 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. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. 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Is “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s Encanto turning into “it’s a small world” for you? Well, whether you’re sick of the hit song or you’re still dancing to it anytime it comes on, it’s likely only to become something we hear more and more of in the Disney Parks! ©Disney ‘Encanto’ characters, music, and more have been showing up in the parks recently, with a potential attraction on the way, Encanto-themed snacks, an Encanto float in Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade, and more! And, if you were jealous of the “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” projections on “it’s a small world” for a limited time in Disneyland, rest assured, there’s now a way to see Encanto projections in Disney World! Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the nighttime projection show —The Wonderful World of Animation — now features a NEW section with scenes from Encanto! This new addition arrived this week and we stopped by to check it out! The Casita projected onto the Chinese Theater In the short clip, all the beautiful colors and designs of the Casita from the film are projected onto the Chinese Theater. We see you, Mirabel! There is also some audio from the film, as well as multiple scenes, shown including all our favorite characters like Mirabel, Luisa, and more! Luisa! Needless to say, we LOVE to see more Encanto in the parks! You can watch the full clip below! The Wonderful World of Animation currently takes place in Hollywood Studios each night at 9PM (though be sure to check your My Disney Experience app to confirm the time when you visit), so be sure to stick around until dark to catch it! And, we’ll be sure to let you know about any other Encanto things popping up at Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s How You Can Get In Shape With ‘Encanto’ 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 new addition to The Wonderful World of Animation yet? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Calling All 'Encanto' Fans -- Disney's Hollywood Studios' Nighttime Show Has CHANGED! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s one big challenge you may face in Disney World that you probably weren’t expecting… Cinderella Castle …transportation! That’s right, getting to the parks, between the parks, and generally around Disney World can be a challenge, especially when you factor in technical difficulties, weather conditions, or crowds. One of the most popular ways to get around is the Disney bus system, but it can also be one of the most confusing, simply because of the overwhelming variety of things, there is to know about it! So today, we’re sharing our complete guide to taking the bus in Disney World and breaking down the confusion. Where Buses Travel First things first — WHERE do the buses go in Disney World? Well, the easy answer to that is…pretty much anywhere! If you’re trying to get to one of Disney World’s four theme parks from your Disney World Resort, the buses typically begin running at least 45 minutes prior to the park’s opening time for the day. (Although we’ve often seen them run even earlier than that.) The last bus back to your hotel will be one hour after park close. Bus pick up in front of All-Star Music Resort For those heading to Disney Springs from their hotel, you’ll be able to take a bus starting during Disney Springs operating hours. The final return bus will depart Disney Springs one hour after it closes. Keep in mind that currently, buses are NOT running between the parks and Disney Springs, so if you want to do both on the same day, you’ll need to go to a resort first and take a bus from there. Bus directory in Disney Springs And if you’re heading to one of the water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, things are a bit more complicated! Typhoon Lagoon visitors will need to first take a bus to Disney Springs, then transfer to the Typhoon Lagoon bus at the Disney Springs station. To get to Blizzard Beach, there is sometimes a direct shuttle from the individual resorts but other times, you’ll need to ride to Animal Kingdom and transfer buses there. These buses will typically begin running one hour before park open and end their run one hour after park close. Typhoon Lagoon transfer schedule Most of the time, buses do not run between the Disney Resorts, although there are occasional exceptions for the All-Star Resorts and the Port Orleans Resorts. You may also sometimes see buses running between hotels when the Skyliner or monorail is closed, but we don’t recommend planning your transportation strategy around the hope that you’ll be able to take a bus between the hotels — most of the time, it isn’t available. The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your First Disney World Vacation — Click Here! Bus Rules There are also a few rules that you’ll need to be aware of if you’re taking a ride on a bus in Disney World! First of all, luggage is not permitted on the Disney World buses, and guests are not allowed to bring alcohol onboard. Disney Bus Interior Guests traveling with strollers will need to fold them up before boarding (that means you’ll have to take the little ones out of the strollers to ride!), and they’ll need to be stowed out of the way of the aisle. If you’re using a medical stroller for someone with a disability, that will be treated the same as a wheelchair. Click Here to See the Unwritten Rules of Disney World! Things You Need to Know If you’re traveling during certain times or between select locations, your trip may take a bit longer than you’d expect. First of all, if you make it to the park early in the morning and then decide to go back to your hotel before 11AM, you’ll probably be waiting quite some time for a bus. Early in the day, not many guests are heading back to the room yet, so the number of buses running is much lower than it will be at midday or into the afternoon. Crowded Bus Stop One big tidbit that you may need to know if you’re staying at select hotels is that there are internal bus shuttles for large resorts! Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Port Orleans, Caribbean Beach, and Coronado Springs all have internal bus shuttles since the resorts are made up of several buildings. At these places, you may have to stop off at a few different bus stations before leaving to go to the parks, or you may have to make a few stops on the way back at the end of the night. They should also each have a bus that runs internally between the stops — that way you can catch a ride to the main buildings where the lobby and dining options are located. Caribbean Beach has an internal shuttle! And speaking of the afternoon — if you’ve got a Park Hopper ticket, those buses won’t run between parks until about 1:30PM. Park Hopping starts at 2PM, so there’s no need for park-to-park buses to run any earlier in the day. Bus station at EPCOT Then, there are some spots where it just feels like it takes forever to get ANYWHERE. Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Coronado Springs Resort, and the All-Star Resorts are somewhat clustered on one end of Disney property to themselves, so your bus rides from those places may take longer than others. It’s a long ride from Animal Kingdom! Don’t even get us started on the bus ride between Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom! You could probably take a nice midday nap during that one. 9 Critical Things You Will Forget to Do During Your Disney World Trip — Click Here! Tips And Best Practices And finally, let’s talk tips and best practices! What can you do to make those bus trips less bothersome? Well, for starters you’ll want to be familiar with the rules that we mentioned above. If you’re getting ready to hop on the bus, make sure that your adult beverages have been downed and your strollers have been folded. It’ll make the loading process a lot smoother! Know the rules before you board! Also, we recommend that you budget around an hour for transportation, no matter where you’re traveling! That may seem excessive, but you won’t just have to count the transit time, you’ll also need to schedule in time to wait for the bus to arrive, load the bus, travel, unload, and head inside wherever you’re going. (You may have to walk from the bus stop when you get there, as well!) It can be a longer trip than you think. It may take a while to hop between parks! If you’re trying to get to the parks for rope drop, budgeting extra time is especially important. Even if a bus doesn’t arrive until 45 minutes before the park opens, resort guests will begin lining up much earlier than that. If you show up at the bus stop right at that 45-minute mark, then you might miss the first couple of buses when they fill up. And often, we find that buses show up earlier than the 45 minutes, sometimes up to an hour before park opening time! Hollywood Studios entrance crowds at rope drop Taking the bus can be a hassle sometimes, but it can also be your trip’s savior when bad weather shuts down the Skyliner or the monorail goes down for technical difficulties. Don’t underestimate the simple, straightforward power of a Disney bus! And for all the tips on Disney transportation and how to best navigate your upcoming trip, stay tuned to DFB. We’re in the parks every day, and we’ve got all the best advice for your vacation! Unexpected Problems You’ll Have on the Skyliner in Disney World — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like taking the Disney buses? Or do you prefer other methods of transportation? Tell us in the comments! The post A COMPLETE Guide to Taking the Bus in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disneyland Resort! Sleeping Beauty Castle We’ve been hanging around the parks trying out a lot of tasty (and sometimes questionable) new Star Wars-themed foods for May the 4th, waiting to learn more about the big ToonTown refurbishment, and hunting for new characters in Avengers Campus. And, to be sure you didn’t miss any of the updates, we’ve got a full breakdown of everything that’s NEW in Disneyland Resort this week — let’s get to it! Disneyland Park Food Updates Refreshment Corner Disneyland really rolled out the red carpet for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade! And, along with the adorable (and hard to get) Elliot Popcorn Bucket and Turtle Sipper, guests can also find the Main Street Electrical Parade Sipper too! It’s shaped like a lightbulb and, of course, it glows in the dark. Lightbulb Sipper It’s available at both Refreshment Corner and Red Rose Taverne for $16.29. See More Photos of The Sipper HERE! Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor We also celebrated our Unbirthday at Disneyland by getting the Celebration Sundae from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, which is made with vanilla cake, hot fudge, choice of ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a chocolate candle served in a Mickey Ear Hat Bowl! The perfect UNbirthday treat! The sundae was delicious and we love the bowl. Grab it now for $15.49. Read Our Full Review HERE! Hungry Bear Restaurant The Peach Honey Tea Slush for $5.99 is a new drink at Hungry Bear. It’s a peach slushy topped with honey, sweetened peaches, and whipped cream. We thought it was refreshing and liked the sweetness the honey added. Very peachy! We also tried the Chili Mac Cheeseburger for $15.49, which is a 1/3 pound Angus chuck patty with homestyle chili, mac and cheese bites, American cheese, and fried onions. You can choose a side of a Cutie orange, French fries, or onion rings. Chili Mac Cheeseburger So here’s the thing — we didn’t LOVE this burger. We found it to be rather dry and the cheese wasn’t as melty as we like. Plus, the chili flavor was SUPER overpowering, so much that we couldn’t taste the mac and cheese bites. But, it still might be worth a try if you’re in the mood for an over-the-top burger with three different meals in one. Read Our Full Review Of The Slush and Burger HERE! Milk Stand One of Disneyland’s most controversial drinks got an upgrade for Star Wars day! Blue Milk now can come with MANGO if you order up the Blue Milk: Mon Cala Swirl for $8.79 at the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It’s made from Blue Milk and Blue Mango Sour Jellies, topped with a Sour Shimmery Mango Gel. Blue Milk Mon Cala We thought that the mango adds an additional nice flavor to the drink and we ended up really liking the drink overall! Keep in mind that this was a May the 4th special, so it may not be available when you stop by now. Read Our Full Review HERE! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Another May the 4th offering was the Ishi Tib-style Pasta with Braised Beef Bantha, which is made with beef pot roast, coconut curry sauce, pasta, and mixed vegetables for $18.99. But is it worth almost $20? Well, we have to admit that this dish was SO good — everything was so well-seasoned making for a SUPER flavorful bite. Ishi-Tib-style Bantha Beef Pasta We even loved the coconut curry sauce. So this one was definitely a win! Read Our Full Review HERE! Oga’s Cantina Over at Oga’s Cantina, we also tried the Five-Blossom Bread, which is a Warm pretzel knot with Hawaiian black sea salt served with honey-mustard cream foam and Calabrian cheese sauce. You know they already had us at CHEESE sauce, but we’ve got to say that even the pretzel was stellar! It’s also a good value because you get two for $10.50. Five-Blossom Bread We also tasted the Sesid Seltzer, which is Tropical Pineapple-Orange Hard Seltzer. It didn’t blow us away, but it was okay. We didn’t necessarily think it was worth $13.25. Sesid Seltzer However, we DID like the Black Squadron Lager for $14.25, which is Golden Lager with a touch of Honey. It had a nice mellow flavor, and the honey added a nice touch. Black Squadron Lager All three of these were May the 4th specials, so they’re not around long — but, we can only hope that those pretzels return next year! Read Our Full Review from our visit to Oga’s Cantina HERE! Disneyland Park Merchandise Updates Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities We found a few new items at Dok Ondar’s, including this Star Wars Jumpsuit that even has little communicators on it. It’s $99.99. Work for the Empire, they said. It will be fun, they said… We also found a brand new Empire Long Sleeve Shirt. The Empire This shirt is $44.99. What’s Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Up To These Days? This, Apparently. Emporium The Loungefly Main Street, U.S.A. collection has arrived and we are LOVING IT. There’s a Mini Backpack for $75… It’s got the Dapper Dans on it! …a Wallet for $50… Matching wallet …and a Baseball Cap for $39.99. LOVE this collection! We also found a few new PopSockets. There’s a Tie-Dye Mickey… Tie-Dye Mickey ..and a Camo Mickey… Camo Mickey The PopSockets are $14.99 each. Here’s How To Enter to Win 4 FREE Tickets to Disneyland! Disney Clothiers Over at Disney Clothiers, you can check out this new Goofy “Dad Jokes Served Fresh Daily” Mug for $14.99. Dad jokes are the best! We also found a new Mickey Water Bottle for $27.99… It’s important to stay hydrated … a new pair of Mickey Sweats for $36.99… Comfy sweatpants …and a Mickey Drawstring Bag. Need something to carry your stuff in? The bag is $24.99. Storytelling at Royal Theatre Is BACK In Disneyland! Read More! Disney Showcase Love Disney nuiMOs? Well, you’ve got to see the new Goofy nuiMOs! Garwrsh! He’s available now for $19.99. Disney’s Controversial PICKLE Corn Dog Just Got…a CHEETOS Upgrade? Read Our Review! Pooh Corner At Pooh Corner, you can find a sweet Be Happy Shirt For Kids available. Such a sweet top It’s $29.99. Disneyland Is Bringing Back a Perk That Could CHANGE How You Shop in the Parks — Here’s What It Is Adventureland Bazaar This Kid’s Stitch Button-Up Shirt is fun. It’s $34.99. Fun design And, we also found that cute round Stitch Purse. Cute purse! The purse is $24.99. Here’s The Debate That Has Disney Parks Fans DIVIDED Disney California Adventure Food Updates Hollywood Studios Churro Cart There’s a new churro in town — it’s the Pineapple Tres Leches Churro! This is a regular Disneyland Churro with a Pineapple Tres Leches Dipping Sauce. But we’re going to tell you this — it’s worth it for that dipping sauce. It’s delicious! Pineapple Tres Leches Churro It’s available now for $6.75. Read Our Full Review Of This Churro HERE! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elysian Arcade Time to do more shopping! This Stitch Bottle could come in handy. It’s $24.99. Stitch bottle Dress your pet up in this Orange Mickey Spirit Jersey for $39.99. It’s orange! There’s also a new Mickey Portable Pet Bowl available. Pet Bowl The pet bowl is $19.99. Mind-Blowing Dumplings and Multi-Hour Waits: Learn About Disneyland’s NEW Restaurant Elias & Co. We found a new Minnie Mouse Long Sleeve Shirt For Kids for $34.99 at Elias & Co. Minnie! Plus, there’s also a new Stitch Shirt available here. This shirt screams SUMMER The Stitch Shirt is $36.99. Here’s A SNEAK PEEK at Mickey and Minnie’s New Disneyland Halloween Costumes! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Your kiddos don’t need to miss out on the Disney crocs trend! You can now find kids Mickey Crocs for $49.99 in World of Disney. Kid’s Mickey Crocs For infants, there’s an adorable Mickey Onesie and Short Set for $29.99. Mickey! And, more merchandise from Pixar’s Inside Out has made its debut like this Inside Out Hooded Sweatshirt. Keeping our feelings inside The sweatshirt is $59.99. Here Are 6 Groundbreaking Changes Coming to Disneyland Resort! Star Wars Trading Post A ton of new Star Wars items released for Star Wars Day! We found these at Star Wars Trading Post, but we saw a lot of this merchandise throughout the resort. There’s a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Shirt… Galaxy’s Edge tee …a Jedi Shirt… For the Jedi …a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Millennium Falcon Sweatshirt… Millennium Falcon Sweatshirt …a Retro Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Millennium Falcon T-Shirt… Digging the retro vibes …a Vintage Action Figures Tee… Do you own any of these action figures? …a Droid Builders Sweatshirt… For the Droid builders! …a Droid Builders Belt With Pouches… Belt for building droids …a Bantha Cup… It’s a bantha! …a Millennium Falcon Figure… Carry the Falcon in your pocket …a gray Star Wars T-Shirt… Repping 1977 …an Action Figures Water Bottle… Fun water bottle …an Empire Water Bottle (okay, this is COOL)… This water bottle is SO Empire …another cool Empire Water Bottle… The Empire needs to stay hydrated, too …an Empire Uniform for Adults… Empire uniform …a Black Spire Outpost Mug… For those who love Batuu …a Lando Calrissian T-Shirt… It’s all about space capes …a Raglan “The Force is With You” Shirt… The Force is with you …a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Golf Shirt. Galaxy’s Edge golf shirt …and an Asaji Ventress Hilt… Ventress hilt! SO much new stuff to buy for all you Star Wars fans! Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food Updates GCH Craftsman Grill If you’re willing to venture out of the parks for some grub, T=there’s a new hot dog available at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The Gordita Hot Dog is a lightly grilled flatbread with a black bean spread, a beef hot dog, melted cheese, crema, pico de gallo, and micro cilantro served with fries. The Gordita Dog and Fries We loved the flatbread twist, and the flavors were really good! It’s available now for $13. Read Our Full Review HERE! Seasonal Cart Plus, we also had to pick up the Wookie Cookie at the Grand Californian — but this one isn’t like the one at Disney World. THIS Wookie Cookie features two chocolate cookies (with chocolate chips and chocolate sprinkles) sandwiched together with a Nutella-like frosting. Yes, it’s a chocoholic’s dream! It looks similar… It’s available now for $9. Read Our Full Review HERE! And, there you have it! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll be back with more soon so stay tuned to DFB! You Can’t Guess the NEW Mickey Beignet Flavor in Disneyland — Find Out What It Is 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 Did you spend Star Wars day in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! 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Listen, we love going to Disney World with our families, but sometimes it can be downright STRESSFUL. Magic Kingdom Planning for a big group of people on its own can be challenging, but add in the fact that you’re all related and you know how to get under each others’ skin…and you’ve got a cocktail for disaster. So if you’re looking for some reasons to present against another family Disney trip, we’ve got you covered! Everyone Will Turn Into Cranky Little Monsters Believe us, we know the struggle. Disney World on its own is exhausting with 13-hour park days and 20,000+ steps per day, but then add in the fact that everyone’s thrown off their sleep schedule, and you start to feel like Jack-Jack from The Incredibles when he turns into that angry, shrieking little gremlin. And if your whole family is a group of shrieking gremlins, we’ll that’s not exactly the ‘magical’ vibe you were probably hoping to have! Disney’s Animal Kingdom But, if you must all go together and brave the wilds of Disney World, then we definitely recommend taking rest breaks. Everyone is less likely to be cranky if they’re fed and well-rested. If you need to, stop and grab a snack or head back to the hotel to nap for a little while. You could even just chill during a long, air-conditioned indoor attraction. Trust us, a little midday break will do wonders to curb those murderous tendencies! Your Wallet Will Be Crying for Months Afterward By the time you purchase the required 3 Mickey bars, 6 Dole Whips, 2 new pairs of Minnie ears, a Spirit Jersey, and 4 Loungefly backpacks each day of your trip, you’ll be in student loan-sized debt before the week’s even over. (Not really, but it is PRICEY.) Don’t forget to factor in the cost of those character meals, Genie+ for each day of your trip, and your large-group accommodations! It’s just simple math that a trip with more people means more money spent and geez if that doesn’t make your brain (and your wallet!) ache just thinking about it. (Especially if your family has boujee taste!) Some things will cost you extra! Although, there are certainly solutions to this problem other than taking out a second mortgage. If you’re heading to Disney World with your family, make sure to have an honest budget conversation beforehand. Divvy up the costs and let everyone know what they’ll be expected to pay for during the trip — if it’s too much for someone to handle, consider cutting back on accommodations or table service meals. If you’re stressed about the cost during the trip, you won’t be able to enjoy it thoroughly! You’ll Have to Ride Dumbo 8 Times in One Day Okay, maybe not Dumbo SPECIFICALLY, but pick whichever Disney ride the little kiddos in your group want to fixate on and think about riding it over and over and over again. Do you really want to smell the fumes of Tomorrowland Speedway ALL day long? (We’re pretty sure you’d pass out if you stood there for more than a few hours.) Traveling with a group means that you may not get the chance to do the things you’re most interested in, and then you might as well change your permanent residence to Fantasyland because you basically live there now. Hope you like the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel soundtrack! Dumbo the Flying Elephant Sound miserable? Don’t worry, there are ways to solve this problem as well! First of all, we’re here to tell you that it’s absolutely okay to split up when traveling with a group. If you’ve got some that want to do the “kiddie” rides while the others go for big thrills, that’s totally fine and it’ll actually keep everyone happier throughout the day. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We also recommend making a list of priorities for your group. Each person can contribute a few things that they’d like to do each day, and if the interests don’t align, you can all split up for a ride or two, then join back together later for a meal or a show. If you have that list, everyone in the group gets to put in their two cents and then you have a basic plan for the day. It’s a win-win! You’ll Move Slower Than the Boats on “it’s a small world” Have you ever ridden “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom? You know how agonizingly SLOW those boats move once they start. to get backed up? Yep, that’ll be you with your party of 20 family members because you’ll have to stop for bathroom breaks every 26 minutes and snacks every hour. Plus, it’s pretty challenging to hustle from ride to ride when you have to stop and take a census every 20 yards to make sure you didn’t lose someone! Crowds in Hollywood Studios So what can you do to make sure you’re not moving at a snail’s pace? First of all, set realistic expectations. When you’re making your schedule for the day, make sure to factor in extra time for walking from place to place, bathroom breaks, and just general dawdling. You may be used to knocking out multiple rides per hour with your party of 2, but things won’t be so hasty with a larger group. EPCOT It’s important to keep your expectations realistic. This probably won’t be the trip where you get to do EVERYTHING, but it can be one of the best trips that you have if you’re spending it with people you love! You can have a great time regardless! So to sum it all up — we’re definitely not telling you to avoid going to Disney World with your family (we know that would cause an uproar!), but we can also admit that those trips are a challenge. However, if you adjust your planning strategies and pack a LOT of patience, you’ll be able to enjoy them for what they are — a chance to spend time together. They’ll just require a little bit of extra planning ahead! 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