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As Autism Acceptance month comes to an end, we’re excited to share the story of one incredible runner, who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, and her amazing finish at the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.View the full article

Carnival Cruise Line is looking pretty good for 50, so everybody is invited to toast the line on board new ship Carnival Celebration when it arrives to Miami this fall in a unique venue called the Golden Jubilee. View the full article

We know this is a “what’s new at Disney World’s hotels” post, but we’ve gotta start out with an honest confession — we’ve been thinking about Halloween all week! Disney’s Contemporary Resort We have to blame Disney for that and their Halfway to Halloween event, which brought us spooky snacks that you can get RIGHT NOW, announcements about the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party AND Oogie Boogie Bash, and a sneak peek at all the new merchandise we’ll see this year for Halloween. But it’s not all Halloween in Disney World just yet. This week, we’ve spent some time at Disney World’s hotels and there are lots of updates from these spots, including news about BEIGNET EARS?! WHAT?! Let’s go through all the news from the resorts right now! Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates BayView Gifts We first saw the Star Spangled Mickey Tee two years ago (so it’s not NEW to Disney World entirely), but now it’s back and available again for $29.99 if you’ve been on the hunt for it. Star Spangled Mickey There’s also a 50th Anniversary Men’s Golf Shirt here, too. 50th Golf Shirt The shirt is $69.99. Maleficent, Yoda, and Other Surprising Characters Disney Guests Want to Have Dinner With Fantasia The MagicBands and Phone Cases at Fantasia have been moved to Fantasia Market. They’ve moved We also found some new pins, including a Rescuers Pin for $12.99, a Gargoyles Pin for $9.99… New pins! …a Scarlet Witch Pin… We can’t wait to see her in Doctor Strange 2! …a Chip ‘n’ Dale Floating Down Main Street Pin… They’re so cute in their balloon …and a Donald Graduation Pin… Class of 2022, Represent! It looks like loads of new pins are arriving at Disney World resorts! Disney’s New Ears are Serving Barbie Fairy Princess Realness — Click Here To See Grand Floridian Food Updates Gasparilla Island Grill You can now get a Giant Mickey Chocolate Cake Pop for $8.29. These are HUGE Hocus Pocus “Amuck” Cakes have returned to Disney World, thanks to Disney’s Halfway to Halloween event! We’re SO not complaining! The three cupcakes are made with rich devil’s food cake with “peanut boo-tter” filling decorated to resemble all three Sanderson Sisters and are available for $7.99. We got some halloween goodies this week! These cupcakes won’t be around for long, so be sure to grab them while you can! Read Our Full Review Here Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates M. Mouse Mercantile If you’re a DVC Member, there’s a new Pin Set available for you! DVC Pins! The pins set is $24.99. Disney Vacation Club members will love the latest PhotoPass offering! Basin Okay, is it just us or do these Fish Soaps remind you of Finding Nemo? We found them over at Basin and couldn’t help but share! Unique gift idea? You can also buy a bag of Broken Bath Bombs at a discount. They may be broken, but they still smell amazing Each bag is $8.49. Here’s The Most Unexpected Disney News From April Fort Wilderness Merchandise Updates Meadow Trading Post You can get a retro Tencennial Tee for $39.99… VINTAGE …as well as Tencennial Shorts for $36.99. Matching Shorts There’s also a new Vault Collection Tee for $36.99… Very retro …with Matching Shorts! More matching shorts The shorts are $36.99. Here’s A FIRST LOOK at a MagicBand+ Option Coming to Disney World This Year Wilderness Lodge Merchandise Updates Wilderness Lodge Mercantile There’s a new Believe in Magic Sensory Sweatshirt For Kids. We actually spotted this over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort back in March, but wanted to note that they’re available at Wilderness Lodge too. Believe in Magic The sweatshirt is $29.99. When Do You Break Even With Disney World’s Annual Pass? Animal Kingdom Lodge Merchandise Updates Zawadi Marketplace Need a new suitcase? You can grab a fun Mickey and Castle Carry-On Bag for $159… Adorable carry-on bag …or a Larger Suitcase! Matching suitcase The larger suitcase is $199. Coronado Springs Merchandise Updates Panchito’s We found two new-to-us clothing items here including a Textured Polo for $110… New polo …a White Pullover. New pullover The pullover is $115. Don’t Want to Wait 2 Hours to Ride Peter Pan’s Flight? Buy This Disney Ornament Instead All-Star Sports Merchandise Updates Sport Goofy There’s a new-to-us All-Star Resorts Hoodie for $59.99… Fun new hoodie …and a fun All-Star Resorts Tee for Kids! For Kids! The kids’ tee is $24.99. All-Star Music Merchandise Updates Maestro Mickey’s There’s a cute new-to-us Minnie Mouse Cheer Shirt available. Spirit Builds Character The shirt is $29.99. How Many Rides Can You Get On with Genie+? Disney World Guests Tell All Polynesian Village Merchandise Updates BouTiki The 50th Anniversary Polynesian Village Resort Pin is back in stock! It’s back! That’s all that’s new here, though! EXPANSION Planned for Disney World’s Polynesian Resort — Find Out More! Beach Club Food Updates Beach Club Marketplace Looking for an Oreo Parfait? You can get one here! Oreo Parfait The parfait is $5.49. Disney World is Asking Guests About Dining and Shopping Habits in New Survey — Here’s What They Were Asked! Walt Disney World Swan Merchandise Updates Disney Gift Shop There’s been a restock on the Mickey Summer Vibes Kid’ Tee. ALL about those summer vibes The shirt has also been marked down to $13.99. See How Refillable Mugs Just Got an UPGRADE in Disney World! Port Orleans — French Quarter Merchandise Updates Jackson Square Disney has officially outdone itself with a new pair of Mickey Beignet Ears! Say what?! Get this, not only are these adorable, but THEY SMELL LIKE BEIGNETS! Good enough to eat! Grab these ears now for $39.99. See More Photos of These Ears! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where do you like to stay when you visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: Mickey BEIGNET Ears(!), Hocus Pocus Cupcakes, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish was granted on this day 42 years ago, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to make more than 145,000 wishes come true, including the very first official wish, which took place at Disneyland Resort.  And while these past few years have been challenging for everyone – wish granters included – we are so excited to announce this World Wish Day that wish granting is on its way back at Disneyland Resort.  View the full article

Pickles and Corn Dogs — our favorite Halloween snacks. We can’t wait for Halloween at Disneyland Just kidding…kinda. We here at DFB love Halloween and sometimes wish we could celebrate it all year long. Lucky for us, Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween with some spooky eats and treats! So, let’s see how pickles and corn dogs will combine to bring some scary flavor to Disneyland! To celebrate being halfway to one of our favorite holidays, Disney has conjured up some special snacks, including the Cheddar Pickle Dog from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs in Downtown Disney! You can get it for $15. There’s a LOT going on here Now, you’ve probably heard of this snack before — it’s pretty divisive. If you loved it, you loved it. If you disliked it, you really disliked it. It’s a corn dog, except instead of just the hot dog being inside, there is a hot dog INSIDE of a pickle on the inside (a bit confusing, right?). The regular Pickle Dog You may still be wondering how in the world this snack would even be considered Halloween-related. Well, the spooky vibes come from the sprinkled cheddar cheese that provides that pop of orange! Yowza that’s bright! We’ve tried it before (without the cheddar cheese) and it was actually pretty good, but let’s see how it is with cheddar on the outside! We’re a little nervous This was actually pretty tasty! The pickle added a refreshing crunch to the corn dog, and the cheddar cheese with all of the other flavors made an amazing combo. We honestly wish there was another version of this minus the pickle, so that it was just a corn dog with the cheddar cheese, because that would be phenomenal! That bright orange is a little intimidating Now, this isn’t normal cheddar cheese, it’s more like Cheeto dust, so be aware of that. But, the addition of the cheddar dust did make this a very tasty and interesting snack. This IS very messy to eat, though. It’s hard to get a good bite with everything in it, so we’d suggest cutting the corndog before you dig in to make it a little easier. SO much cheddar If you aren’t a fan of pickles, we wouldn’t get this, though, because there is a strong pickle flavor. But, if you do like them, this should be a delicious snack for you! A look inside Oh yeah, and this baby comes with a peanut butter dipping sauce. You read that right, peanut butter on a pickle dog! It weirdly works together for some people. We enjoyed it on the regular pickle dog we had last year, but we didn’t like it as much on this cheese version — it definitely works better on the normal pickle dog! Not big fans of the peanut butter combo The Cheddar Pickle Dog will only be offered April 28th-May 1st, so if you’re passing through Downtown Disney during this time, you can pick up this very orange Halloween snack! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and updates. See the other Disney snacks you can grab to celebrate Halfway to Halloween! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying out this Halloween snack? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s Controversial PICKLE Corn Dog Just Got…a CHEETOS Upgrade? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been a number of changes made within the last several months and years when it comes to leadership within the Walt Disney Company. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters Bob Iger has officially left the company after most recently working as Executive Chairman, some Imagineers have left, and Disney even hired a new spokesperson with political experience. But now things are changing again. According to Deadline, after less than 4 months on the job, Geoff Morrell will be leaving his position as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent a memorandum out today regarding this change. In the memo, Chapek noted that Morrell would be leaving to “pursue other opportunities.” In an email sent from Morrell, Morrell himself shared, “After three months in this new role, it has become clear to me that for a number of reasons it is not the right fit.” Earlier this year, Morrell tweeted (and swiftly deleted) the opening date for the Guardians of the Galaxy ride coming to EPCOT prior to its official announcement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. ©Walt Disney Company According to Deadline, Chapek’s memo noted that “the strength and experience of our existing leadership team—including relatively new all-star hires—means there is no shortage of talent to guide our reputation-driving functions.” He then went on to note who will be taking over Morrell’s role. First we have Kristina Schake. Schake has experience in the Obama and Biden administrations, and was recently hired by Disney to serve as Executive Vice President, Global Communications and lead spokesperson. ©Disney Schake’s title won’t change, but she will report directly to Chapek and will have an expanded role, taking over part of Morrell’s role. In this expanded role, Chapek noted that she’ll “have oversight for corporate and segment communications and continue to be our chief spokesperson.” She’ll essentially handle Disney’s communications efforts. According to Chapek, “Kristina has a strategic approach and collaborative style, as well as relentless optimism and a strong appreciation of our brand and its place in the world. These attributes will be invaluable as she works to protect and enhance our reputation, and I am thrilled to be working with her more closely.” Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times Then we have Horacio Gutierrez. Gutierrez currently serves as General Counsel. He will now also handle Government Relations and Global Public Policy. Chapek also noted that more individuals will report directly to Horacio. Specifically, “Susan Fox, Senior Vice President for Government Relations, and Yvonne Pei, Senior Vice President, External Relations, Greater China, will join Dorothy Attwood, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, in reporting directly to Horacio.” ©Walt Disney Company Finally, there’s Jenny Cohen. Cohen is Executive Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility. Because of Morrell’s departure, she will report solely to Chapek in her role “leading our CSR and ESG efforts.” Chapek noted that Cohen has done “incredible work modernizing our approach in key areas like environmental sustainability, community investment, and philanthropy.” ©Walt Disney Company These changes come following weeks where Disney’s name has often made headlines in relation to the handling of the situation surrounding the Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) in Florida, the dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District by the Florida legislature, and more. Deadline says that “the hope at the highest level is that Morrell’s removal and the new reorganization will allow the media giant to come out from underneath the falling debris of the current situation.” The Walt Disney World main gate We’ll continue to look for more updates and share those with you. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest Disney news. Click here to learn about the major roadblock Florida might have in dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer LEAVES After Just Months on the Job first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of airlines that can take you to Disney World, and there’s about to be one more! ©American Airlines We’ve seen new routes being added, as well as new airlines flying into Orlando International Airport. The airport is also getting a brand new terminal soon, which is a good thing, because ANOTHER airline is going to be adding Orlando to its available routes! Norse Atlantic Airways will begin flying to Orlando International Airport soon, according to a tweet from MCO today. The airline will also begin flying to New York, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Angeles from Oslo, Norway. “Norse now offers the lowest one-way point to point transatlantic fares in the market,” according to CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, Bjorn Tore Larsen. Do you fly to Disney World? Flights between Oslo and Orlando will begin on July 5th, 2022, and there will be three flights per week. One way fares begin at a little over $162 and you can choose from Economy or Premium cabins. ©Forbes Norse Atlantic Airways is actually a new airline that was founded in March of 2021. They have a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which they say are fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly. The first flights for the company will take off in June. New flights are coming soon! Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates! Click here to see the 2 new routes announced for Orlando International Airport Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which airline do you use to get to Orlando? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Airline Is Coming to Orlando and Its Prices Will Blow Your Mind first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey everyone, what’s new with you? We’re here with what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios From a new ride ornament to some new Disney nuiMOs accessories and LOTS of new Doctor Strange merchandise, we hope you’re ready to do some shopping! Hollywood Studios Construction Update The construction near ABC Commissary has continued, with more wet paint areas blocked off. Wet concrete There was also a tree surrounded by construction walls in the same area. Tree in wood Both of the Made machines in Rock Around the Shop were down. Machines down Construction walls have been put up across from Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. They feature the symbol associated with a Bounty Hunter guild and seem to be potentially related to the introduction of a new MagicBand+ option. Walls up! And the exit for Toy Story Mania is still being rerouted. Exit queue Now let’s get to the shopping! Check out 12 BIG construction changes happening in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Celebrity 5 & 10 Celebrity 5 & 10 had new candy Orange Bird Jellies and Slices for $4.99 each. Orange Bird candies We also spotted a 2022 Ornament for $26.99. It later sold out. 2022 Ornament We also (oddly) found a new Peter Pan’s Flight Ornament for $29.99. It features the ride sign and even the ride vehicles. Peter Pan Ornament The back of the ornament has details like Captain Hook and the famous crocodile too! Check out more photos of the Peter Pan’s Flight Ornament here! Mickeys of Hollywood We found a 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey at Mickeys of Hollywood. The adult size is $74.99 and the child size is $49.99. Spirit Jersey There were also a bunch of new nuiMOs items, like this Picnic Basket and Blanket Set for $12.99… Picnic Basket …this nuiMOs Spring Dress for $12.99… Spring Dress …a nuiMOs Short Set for $12.99… Spring Set …and a nuiMOs Overall Set for $12.99. Spring Boys Set You can dress up your Disney nuiMOs in any of these cute outfits! Check out the newest Disney Princess nuiMOs plush here! Keystone Clothiers Keystone had a new Doctor Strange collection inspired by the upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, like this Doctor Strange Hat for $29.99… Doctor Strange Hat …a gray Doctor Strange T-Shirt for $24.99… Doctor Strange T-Shirt …a blue Doctor Strange T-Shirt for $36.99… Doctor Strange Tee …this Doctor Strange Light Portal spin toy for $39.99… Spin Toy …and a Doctor Strange Hoodie for $64.99. Doctor Strange Hoodie And there were figures too, including a Doctor Strange Figure… Strange Figure …a Wong Figure… Wong …and an America Chavez Figure. They cost $24.99 each. Chavez There was also an America Chavez Special Edition Doll for $49.99. Chavez Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness releases in theaters on May 6th! Watch the trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness here! The Darkroom Darkroom had a Spider-Man Phone Case for $34.99… Spider-Man Case …and a Spider-Man Magnet for $14.99. Spider-Man Magnet We also spotted an Orange Bird PopSocket for $14.99 and a Mickey Bar PopSocket for $16.99. PopSockets We can’t decide which PopSocket is cuter! Take a shopping break with these Disney items online! Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood had a new Super Mom Pandora Charm for $70. One side features Elastigirl and the other side says “super mom.” Super Mom Pandora Charm There was a new black Loungefly Crossbody Bag for $70. Loungefly Crossbody We also spotted a new Inside Out Unicorn Dress for $59.99. ‘Inside Out’ Dress We also found a white 50th Anniversary Hoodie for $74.99… 50th Anniversary Hoodie …and a 50th Anniversary Collared Shirt that we’ve previously seen at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Collared Shirt And that’s all the news from Hollywood Studios! Keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to find out what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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May the Fourth be with you (a little early, we know, but we couldn’t help it!). Kylo Ren We’re only a few days away from May the 4th (a.k.a. Star Wars Day), and we’re ready to celebrate all things Star Wars! There are tons of things you can do around the Disney parks to celebrate Star Wars. But Disneyland fans get to celebrate in a very special way for a super limited time! Hyperspace Mountain has returned to Disneyland! This Star Wars themed overlay of Space Mountain is back in the park just in time for Star Wars day! This is the first time the Hyperspace Mountain overlay has come back to Disneyland since 2019. It Has Taken Over Space Mountain! In this version of the ride, you’ll be able to fly through space alongside Star Wars ships on one of Disneyland’s most memorable coasters! Ready to Go? Your mission begins with a briefing from Admiral Ackbar. As it turns out, the Rebel Alliance needs some help flying vessels over to a specific spot where they’ll be able to survey an Imperial Star Destroyer. Hyperspace! Once you arrive, things get a little…interesting! You’ll find the Star Destroyer waiting with TIE fighters all around it. I have a bad feeling about this. What’s Going On?! Turns out you’re at the center of a Star Wars combat scene. Oh MY! Throughout your ride on Hyperspace Mountain, you might just see Rebel X-wing starfighters, Imperial TIE fighters, blaster fire, and much more! Again, this version of the attraction will only be around for a limited time, so be sure to check it out while you can! So Fun! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland updates! Click here to see the new ‘Star Wars’ Treats coming to Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited for Hyperspace Mountain? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Why Star Wars Fans Need to Go on Space Mountain in Disneyland RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you obsessed with the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series?! Then you’re in luck! Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Series Each month, a new merchandise collection is released that is inspired by an iconic Disney parks attraction, and, of course, the main Mouse himself. We’ve seen a Space Mountain series, and sneak peeks at both the “it’s a small world” and Mad Tea Party series! The second series — themed to Pirates of the Caribbean — has already been spotted in the parks, and now we finally know when it will be available online! We’ve already seen the new Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction — Pirates of the Caribbean collection in a few parks in Disney World. But if you can’t make it to any of these parks, however, we’ve still got great news for ya! Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Pirates of the Caribbean Collection! The Mickey Mouse Pirates of the Caribbean collection will be dropping on shopDisney at 7AM PT on May 6th, 2022! ©shopDisney Like the other collections, this one features a Mickey Mouse plush… Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction plush! …a Loungefly backpack… Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Loungefly backpack! …a pair of ears… Pirates of the Caribbean Ears …and a collectible key and pin! Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction pin! Make sure you mark your calendar and set your alarm because these collections can sell out pretty fast! For the latest Disney shopping news and more, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See Disney’s Newest Pair of SCENTED Minnie Ears Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments! The post DATE ANNOUNCED for the Online Release of the Mickey Mouse Pirates of the Caribbean Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It has been a BUSY week in Disney news! Cinderella Castle We’ve had fan-favorite parades return, new restaurants open up, and big announcements for Halloween! If all that news has you in a particularly “magical” mood, then we’ve got just the thing to scratch that Disney itch — all the new Disney merchandise that arrived online this week. Let’s go shopping! Pixar Movie Collections Not one, but TWO Pixar movies got new merchandise collections this week! First up was Inside Out with some new retro items inspired by the film’s five emotions. They’ve got everything from windbreakers to tumblers in this collection. If you’re into the old-school, bold primary color look, then this is your JAM. Inside Out Windbreaker! Not to be outdone, the upcoming Pixar film Lightyear stepped up to the plate as well! Target released a new line of items inspired by the movie, mostly featuring new toys and t-shirts. If you’re also counting down the days until this premiere, then you need to check this stuff out! ©Target Honestly, we’re not judging you if you buy that Buzz Lightyear action figure and bring it as your date to the movie premiere. We would do it too. Click Here to See the Whole Lightyear Collection! Makeup & Accessories Want to add a little oomph to your Disney-inspired outfit? Well, there are quite a few ways to do that with new merch online. First of all, you’ll want to check out the new ColourPop Winnie the Pooh collection! This makeup line includes a variety of shades inspired by the silly ol’ bear — the eyeshadow palette even looks like a honeycomb. ©ColourPop Also, speaking of popular brands, we got a new Vera Bradley collection online! We’ve seen this The Little Mermaid-inspired line in the store before, but now everyone can shop the massive collection on the internet. Several of the items are already sold out though, so you may want to hurry! How cute is this makeup pouch?! Want a little bling for your wrist? Well, you’re in luck because Alex & Ani dropped some new Disney bracelets online this week. The new designs feature iconic Disney landmarks and fan-favorite movies. ©Disney Each bracelet is between $39.99 and $49.99 and would make a great gift — either for you or for the Disney lover in your life! Shop the Alex & Ani Bangles Online Here! Main Street Electrical Parade Merch And finally, let’s talk about one of Disney’s most popular new merchandise series — the 50th Anniversary Main Street Electrical Parade line! In honor of the iconic parade’s 50th Anniversary and its return to Disneyland, Disney dropped a BUNCH of new items. ©Disney Several products from the collection arrived online, and we’re definitely fighting the urge to buy them ALL. If this parade was a nostalgic part of your Disney experiences growing up, then you definitely need to check this stuff out for yourself! See All the New MSEP Merch Online Here! That’s everything new that arrived online this week. WE’ll keep updating you with the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more news! See All the 50th Anniversary Items Online 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. Which of these items are you most tempted to buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Have a Long Week? Take a Disney Shopping Break With New Items Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The countdown to the most wickedly wonderful season of the year officially started this week with our #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration, and cast members got in on the fiendish fun like never before! We surprised Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Signature Experiences cast with eerily exclusive opportunities to visit Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, […]View the full article

There’s just no denying that the temperature in Disney World during the summer can sometimes be pretty miserable thanks to that Florida sun! A sunny day in Animal Kingdom Luckily, you’ll find plenty of cold and icy treats most places in Disney. From ice cream and frozen drinks to a nice cold glass of water, you can find lots of things to cool you down and get you nice and refreshed. One popular icy treat in Disney World is kakigori, typically found at Kabuki Cafe in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. We recently spotted it outside of EPCOT though, and we couldn’t wait to see what it was like! Sometimes there’s nothing better than stopping by Kabuki Cafe on a hot day to pick up some kakigori, a Japanese-style shaved ice covered in sweet flavored syrup, often served with sweetened condensed milk. Kakigori from Kabuki Cafe So imagine our surprise when we were strolling through Animal Kingdom recently and saw that kakigori was on the menu over at Caravan Road! We obviously had to try it! Caravan Road This version is watermelon flavored and was topped with sweetened condensed milk. The sign indicated that it was part of “A World of Voices,” the celebration for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This celebration typically starts in May, and since we’re just a few days away from the start of that month, it makes sense that it popped up now! According to the sign, kakigori originated back in Japan and was first served to Japanese aristocracy during the summer. Later, it found its way to the public. Kakigori Sign This kakigori was so, SO refreshing and quickly cooled us down. The ice was hard and crunchy, as it should be, but it does melt rather quickly so you’ll want to eat it FAST! The watermelon flavor was subtle but definitely present, and it didn’t taste artificial (like a watermelon lollipop or something) as watermelon flavored foods often can. This definitely had a more real watermelon flavor to it, which we really enjoyed! Watermelon Kakigori The sweetened condensed milk gave this kakigori an almost smoothie-like vibe, as it made it just a little bit sweeter and milky. We actually liked that addition, as it made things a bit more unique! If you’re a watermelon fan and just want to cool down with a delicious treat, this might be for you. Watermelon haters should probably look elsewhere though! Perfect on a hot day in Disney World For $4.99, this is a fairly inexpensive Disney treat, but you are paying for ice and syrup, so keep that in mind if you like a little more value in your snacks. The other downside to our kakigori experience was that it was served in a paper bowl and began melting quickly, resulting in a bit of a soggy mess. We’re not sure how long this treat will stick around on the Caravan Road menu, so head on over soon if you want to check it out. For the latest Disney snack news and more, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See What’s New in Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried Kakigori in Disney World or elsewhere? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: You'll Have to Be FAST to Really Enjoy Disney World's Latest Refreshing Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WOW. That’s all we have to say. “WOW.” Time for a trip around the world…Disney World that is! Okay, obviously we have more to say than just “wow” or there would be no article! But this week was seriously a BIG one when it comes to Disney news. From huge Halloween announcements to some hotel news you’re not going to want to miss out on — we’ve got it all wrapped up in one, nice little package for you right here! What are you waiting for?! Let’s get on with our summary of the biggest Disney news from this week! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK (& More Halloween News) We’re officially celebrating Halfway to Halloween with Disney! This week started with some announcements about spooky Halfway to Halloween treats that would be available in the parks (some of which we already tried and are sharing reviews of!) news about a Halfway to Halloween TikTok event, virtual wallpapers, and more. But then things got REALLY interesting. Cake in a Push Pop! Disney then made a HUGE announcement and shared that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be coming BACK to Magic Kingdom this year! That’s right! The Halloween Party is BACK! GET THOSE PUMPKINS READY! For a full list of prices and dates for the Not-So-Scary Halloween parties, click here! Halloween at Magic Kingdom The party will feature the return of the Boo-To-You Parade, the Headless Horseman, ride overlays, a stage show featuring the Sanderson Sisters, a Disney Junior dance party, Halloween fireworks, and MORE! Click here to see everything confirmed to return to the Halloween Party this year! But wait…there’s MORE. This week Disney also shared a first look at some of the Halloween merchandise guests will get to buy at both Disney World and Disneyland. ©Disney Disneyland will be getting in on the Halloween event fun this year as well. Disney has confirmed that Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning to Disneyland Resort in the fall. Oogie Boogie Bash This year, Minnie and Mickey will also be getting NEW Halloween outfits in Disneyland. Get a sneak peek at those outfits here! On Disney Cruise Line, there’s lots of Halloween fun to be had. In fact, this year you might just find that the Sanderson Sisters have made their way to Disney’s cruises in a very UNEXPECTED way! ©Disney Guests will also get to enjoy some Halloween festivities at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. When you learn about these events, you might just book your plane ticket to Disney’s international parks A.S.A.P.! Click here to learn more about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! MagicBand+ You might be very familiar with regular MagicBands (those bracelets that help you pay for things, scan your park ticket, and more in the Disney parks). But soon there will be a NEW form of MagicBand on the scene — MagicBand+. Disney had announced MagicBand+ a little while ago, but recently we finally got a FIRST LOOK at one of the new devices. This particular MagicBand+ is a Star Wars design and it appears to be held up next to a Bounty Hunter mark. ©Disney We actually spotted that same mark on a construction wall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later today! What’s going on back there?! MagicBand+ will debut in Disney World later this year, and will feature some new things like color-changing lights, gesture recognition, and haptic vibrations. Click here to learn more about MagicBand+ A Pixar Hotel?! And More Disneyland News Ready for more BIG Disney news? Over at Disneyland, the Paradise Pier Hotel will be getting a PIXAR retheme! ©Disney From a Pixar Lamp balancing on a ball in to the lobby to artwork and decor inspired by the Pixar films, it’s going to give the hotel an entirely new feel! Click here to see more about this big hotel change! But that’s not the only new thing Disneyland will be getting. Disneyland Resort is also getting some NEW restaurants at Downtown Disney, and some restaurant refurbishments. One of the new spots that will be opening a location in Downtown Disney is a place that is FAMOUS for its mind-blowing dumplings and multi-hour waits! We’re talking about Din Tai Fung! ©Din Tai Fung This place has quite the following, so we expect it could be verrrrry popular when it opens its location at Disneyland Resort. Click here to learn more about Din Tai Fung! Disneyland is also bringing back a special shopping perk — the ability for Disneyland Resort hotel guests to have their purchases sent from the parks to their hotel. That service still hasn’t returned to Disney World, but we’ll be interested to see its return over at Disneyland. A NEW Grad Nite After Hours event is also coming to Disneyland. The event will feature dancing, cafeteria-inspired dishes, character appearances, and more — all meant to evoke that feeling of nostalgia surrounding being part of a graduating class! ©Disney Early Theme Park entry will also be coming soon to Disneyland Resort for hotel guests. And finally, Mickey’s Toontown is undergoing a MASSIVE overhaul in Disneyland Park. We’ve already seen some concept art and heard a bit about what this space will become, but recently Disney also shared a look INSIDE the refurb. See ya soon, Toontown! Click here to check it out. Learn about the 6 GROUNDBREAKING changes coming to Disneyland Resort! Refillable Mugs While it’s not nearly as “groundbreaking” as a brand new restaurant or entire hotel refurb, we know a lot of you out there loooove your Disney World refillable mugs (we can’t blame ya — they’re fun!). Recently, these refillable mugs actually got a bit of an UPGRADE, Mickey style! Mickey! The tops of the mugs now feature a Mickey design covering the opening that you drink out of! Mickey flips up to reveal the opening to the mug! We have a feeling this new design will make these refillable mugs even MORE of a collectible for those visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth! Check out more about this refillable mug change here! Reedy Creek and Disney’s Inclusivity Program Finally, we end our summary of big news with some updates from Florida’s government. We’ve shared a number of details about the bill that was introduced in the Florida legislature this year that will dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District — the district arrangement that essentially lets Disney act as their own county and have a great deal of decision-making power over the land on which they operate in Florida. Last week, the bill passed the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives, and late in the week it was signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, making it law. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline But there might be a major roadblock in attempting to dissolve Reedy Creek which deals with the District’s bondholders. Essentially, Reedy Creek has made a statement indicating that Florida has essentially pledged to fulfill the terms of agreements made with bondholders. As some put it, Florida basically had a contractual obligation NOT to interfere with Reedy Creek until the bond debt has been paid off. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more developments on this. Click here to see more about this major roadblock and what it could mean In addition to the situation with Reedy Creek, Disney has been in the news recently due to the passing of Florida’s “Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act” (also termed the Stop WOKE Act). The act prohibits training or teaching on certain things. Governor DeSantis has said that his goal for the bill is to block activism like critical race theory being taught in schools and classrooms. One of Disney’s employee training programs that is part of its Reimagine Tomorrow campaign has been criticized as potentially “pushing critical race theory on employees.” During the signing of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, one activist (who was invited to speak at the ceremony by Governor DeSantis) warned Disney that there would be “consequences” if their Reimagine Tomorrow training program for employees continues. ©TheFloridaChannel.org You can learn more about that situation by clicking here. Boycotting Disney isn’t new. But does it work? Of course, other news was also shared this week. Check out those stories by clicking the links below: Get a FIRST LOOK at the reimagined Finding Nemo musical coming to Animal Kingdom See what the Guardians of the Galaxy ride in EPCOT looks like at night & get a NEW look inside the ride One of the most popular nighttime tours in Disney World is at…a hotel?! Mask requirements changed for Disneyland transportation ©Disney Disney World’s longest golf course is closing for refurbishment See how Netflix is cracking down on password sharing EPCOT’s Moana attraction has taken a BIG step forward Terry Crews will star in the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride in EPCOT Florida residents can get 2 water park tickets for the price of 1 Journey of Water construction — Late April 2022 Face painting is now available at the Star Wars Hotel Get an EXCLUSIVE look at Salt & Straw’s upcoming ice cream flavors Space Mountain is CLOSING for major refurbishment in Tokyo Disneyland Disney is asking guests about their dining and shopping habits in a new survey ©Disney We got PLOT details for Disney’s new Haunted Mansion movie Dr. Anthony Fauci has said the U.S. is out of the “full-blown explosive pandemic phase” And that’s it for big Disney news from this week! WHEW! Be sure to check back with us for all of the latest updates. How many rides can you get on with Genie+? Disney World guests tell ALL 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 Disney news from this week surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post The Only Disney News Update You Need to Read This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An interaction with a fellow cast member helped Disneyland Resort Entertainment cast member Walker Williams open up to his leaders about his challenges with autism, and it’s made all the difference in his feelings of acceptance at work. “She recognized that I was seeking help, but didn’t know how to ask,” said Walker, who has […]View the full article

May the 4th is fast approaching, and there are a wide variety of ways for Star Wars fans to celebrate in Disney World! Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios You could stop by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and pilot the Millennium Falcon or make a visit to Star Wars: Launch Bay to admire some movie props and artifacts. You could build a lightsaber or meet your favorite character or even try a Star Wars-inspired snack! But there’s one experience that you’ll definitely want to check out…and it’s not even in the theme parks. In honor of May the 4th, Meta Quest is offering a preview of ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. You’ll find the preview at the West Side of Disney Springs from May 2nd through July 21st. Guests can stop in daily from 12PM-10PM to “step into Seezelslak’s cantina” and test their skills with Repulsor Darts or play the chromarimba through the power of virtual reality. ©Meta, Lucasfilm, Disney If you want a little more adventure within the experience, you can head outside of Black Spire Outpost to explore the “wilds of Batuu,” even facing off against the Guavian Death Gang. Sounds exciting! And if you stop in to try the game for yourself on May the 4th (Star Wars Day), then you’ll receive an exclusive poster. No matter which day you stop by the test it out, you’ll be given a $25 USD store credit for the Quest Store to use on games and experiences like this one. ©Disney Throughout the time that this preview is happening at Disney Springs, there will be free giveaways and the offering to purchase a Quest 2 onsite. This is a first-of-its-kind Meta Quest event at Walt Disney World, but a similar offering was available at Downtown Disney in Anaheim last year. We can’t wait to stop by and see what it’s like when this limited-time experience premieres in a few days! ©Meta, Lucasfilm, Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more news from Disney World, as well as all the updates about how you can celebrate May the 4th! Click Here to See How You Can Celebrate May the 4th in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be heading to Disney Springs to try this out? Tell us in the comments! The post A ‘Star Wars’ Virtual Reality Experience is Coming to Disney World for a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been getting announcements about Disney Cruise Line left and right recently! Disney Cruise Line Summer 2023 itineraries and booking dates were just announced, and we learned that Halloween on the High Seas cruises will be returning with some seriously exciting new experiences. But now there’s MORE Disney Cruise news to tackle. A select group of Disney fans will have the opportunity to set sail on an exclusive cruise — do YOU qualify?! Being a Disney Vacation Club Member comes with a multitude of benefits and perks in Disney parks and beyond (you can learn more about it here!). The basics are: members receive a yearly allotment of points which they can then use to book vacations at Disney Resort Hotels and even Disney Cruises. Plus members get perks like discounts on dining and merchandise, and invitations to members-only events. Mickey at Castaway Cay One such member-only event was just announced — the 2023 DVC Member Cruise to the Bahamas! Sailing out of Port Canaveral on Disney’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, this 4-night cruise will take DVC Members to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, and Nassau, Bahamas. The DVC Member Cruise will depart from Port Canaveral on September 4th, 2023 and return on September 8th, 2023. According to the DVC website, guests can expect that “some of the best and brightest from the incredible Disney family of studios and storytellers will come together to present amazing shows and experiences—with fun for every member of the family.” ©Disney Cruise Line Details on how and when to book have not yet been released for this DVC Member-exclusive cruise, but you can be sure we’ll be keeping an eye out for more information as it becomes available. If you’re a DVC member, be sure to check the website dedicated to this exclusive cruise for more information. For the latest DVC and Disney Cruise Line news, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before Going on a European Disney Cruise What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Do You Qualify to Go on an EXCLUSIVE Disney Cruise?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Need to take a break from the heat in EPCOT? Looking for a place to grab a drink and a snack? Mexico’s La Cava del Tequila is a popular spot with a big fan following, and is a place you might want to check out! Mexico Pavilion Pyramid This once-hidden gem inside EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion isn’t so hidden anymore, and on busy park days, you’ll sometimes find a line out the door just to get a drink to go! Serving up both classic and unique margaritas, over 200 tequilas, and light tapas, La Cava del Tequila enchants and inspires guests to stay for just one more round. As if you needed another reason to visit this popular spot, for a limited time La Cava del Tequila will be serving up a seasonal twist on an old classic. Here’s everything you need to know! La Cava del Tequila is home to so many fan-favorite cocktails in EPCOT. We’ve tried the Lily Margarita… The Lily Margarita …an Avocado Margarita… This isn’t your average Avocado Margarita …and even an Ice Cream Margarita! Ice Cream Margarita Well now there’s one more drink to choose from for a limited time! The Negroni Blanco is La Cava’s latest seasonal creation. The Negroni Blanco is made with mezcal, Luxardo bitters, and Cocchi Americano — an aperitif wine. Their traditional “El Negroni” is made with Oaxacan style Mexican negroni with Gracias a Dios Gin, Ojo de Tigre mezcal, sweet vermouth, Aperol, Ancho Reyes liquor, applejack and coffee liquor. So it appears that this is a seasonal take on that drink. ©La Cava del Tequila Via Instagram It will only be available for a limited time, so be sure to head on over to La Cava del Tequila if this cocktail intrigues you! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news and more! Click Here to See Our Review of a Controversial Disney Snack Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to La Cava del Tequila? Let us know in the comments! The post As If You Needed ANOTHER Reason to Head to La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The visual appeal of Epcot’s new Connections Eatery and Cafe stands out and character meet-and-greets are back at Walt Disney World theme parks. View the full article

Have you ever DREAMED of eating with a certain character in Disney World?! Chef Mickey at Chef Mickey’s! Recently, we asked our readers on Facebook an interesting question: If you could add ANY character dining to Disney World, which characters would you choose to dine with? There were some brilliant ideas in there that we NEED to discuss. We’ve split the results into three categories: no-brainers, creative ideas, and additions/modifications. Between all three categories, we REALLY wish some of these ideas would actually happen. No-Brainers Some of our readers’ ideas seemed like total no-brainers! Disney, why haven’t you gotten on these ideas yet?! Cinderella at her namesake restaurant. While we typically enjoy our time over at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, we can’t help but feel like Batuu was a missed opportunity for a Star Wars character dining experience! Our readers suggested everyone from Yoda to Luke and Leia to Ewoks! Who doesn’t want to dine with the heroes of the galaxy?! No shade to DJ Rex, but we want Darth Vader! Another reader suggested a Disney World restaurant inspired by a dining experience on the Disney Cruise Line! Many can agree that the Disney classic Tangled deserves more than bathrooms, so why not create a Snuggly Duckling-inspired restaurant? Genius! Justice for Eugene and Rapunzel Finally, the characters that never get enough love in Disney World: VILLAINS!! We had a TON of responses with people dreaming of a dinner with Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella, Captain Hook, Jafar, and Gaston! You deserve your own restaurant! You have the resources, Disney, we know it! The TRUTH Behind Eating at Chef Mickey’s in Disney World — Click Here! Creative Ideas These next few ideas included characters we rarely talk about but would LOVE to see in Disney World! Bring Raya to Disney World! Lately, everyone’s had Encanto on the brain! A few readers suggested a dining experience with the Madrigal family from Encanto! (And yes, Bruno SHOULD be invited!!) Imagine dining in THE Casita. Need we say more? ©Disney We also had a TON of votes for a Jack Sparrow/Pirates of the Caribbean-themed restaurant. We’re willing to ditch Tortuga Tavern in exchange for a new character dining meal. Who’s with us; should we stage a mutiny? And of course, Captain Barbossa will want some apples to be part of the meal. Give the people what they want! Finally, we had quite a few suggestions for dinner with rare characters, like Jack & Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Baymax, Meg, Mirabel, and more! Dinner with these two would be so fun! One reader even suggested a Figment-themed character meal! If folks are willing to wait six hours for a Figment popcorn bucket, imagine what it might be like trying to get Advanced Dining Reservations for a Figment-centric character meal! Figment Popcorn Bucket But he’s so cute, we can’t blame anyone for wanting more Figment representation. And as long as he’s wearing his holiday sweater during the winter months, we’d be happy to dine with Figment, if given the option! Click Here to See a BIG Character Meet and Greet Change in Disney World Additions/Modifications This last category has some of the EASIEST new dining experiences that Disney could create, mainly because most of these restaurants already exist! For example, lots of people commented that they would like to see Moana & Maui join Lilo & Stitch at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Duh, Disney! Such a simple, yet amazing, idea! Someone else suggested re-theming the character meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall to be Frozen-themed instead! It’s in the perfect location, after all! Give these ladies an invitation to Akershus Guests can meet the Beast at Be Our Guest, but what about Lumiere and Cogsworth? They’re the hosts of our meal there, right? We want MORE guests! Finally, the idea pretty much everyone is waiting for…Tiana’s Place! If Disney doesn’t want to build an entirely new restaurant, one reader suggested a re-theme of Boatwrights in Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. It’s the PERFECT place for it. Sorry, Boatwrights, you’ve got to go Boatwrights already has a menu to use for inspiration, since one of the restaurants onboard the Disney Cruise Line Wonder is Tiana’s Place! What do you think about these ideas? Got any opinions you’d like to share? Drop them in the comments! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Dear Disney, Build These 5 Restaurants (Pretty Please?) 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. Is there a character dining meal you would like to see? Let us know in the comments! The post Maleficent, Yoda, and Other Surprising Characters Disney Guests Want to Have Dinner With first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Foolish mortals! We are already halfway to Halloween and to celebrate, Disney Channel is bringing two nights of frightful fun to some of your favorite shows.View the full article

If you’re a Disney fan who wants to live in the lap of luxury, there are some pretty unique ways to do it! (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) In the past, we’ve seen plenty of Disney-inspired homes, even some that were fit for royalty! We’ve also shared photos of historic Disney houses and even the abodes of prominent executives from the company. But today, the house owned by a former Disney CEO may soon set a MAJOR record! According to the Los Angeles Times, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has listed his Malibu property for a whopping $225 million. The oceanfront compound (it’s made of NINE buildings, so can you even call it a house?) spans nearly five acres and sits on a bluff above Watkins Cove. It’s connected to a small, secluded beach that’s difficult for the public to access because of the tide. Michael Eisner (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) If Eisner’s property sells for its listed price, it will officially be the most expensive home sale in California history, beating the previous record of $177 million. The U.S. record is $238 million, set by hedge fund manager Ken Griffin when he purchased an NYC penthouse in 2019. ©Anthony Barcelo So what’s included with this pricey sale? Well, the compound is home to nine stone structures including the main house, several guest houses, an office, and a gym. There’s a pool (obviously!) and even a cliff-side elevator that descends to an oceanfront cabana. Wow! We’re interested to see if Eisner can get the asking price for this house! Stay tuned to DFB for more unique Disney stories and all the Disney news you need to know. Click Here to Check Out Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s New House! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this pricey property? Tell us in the comments! The post California’s Most Expensive Home Belongs to a Former Disney CEO first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“American Idol” Top 10 contestants celebrated making it to ‘Disney Night’ with a visit to the Disneyland Resort earlier this week to get inspired for their performances in studio! Their vocal voyage was just in time for the return of the nighttime spectaculars, including the 50th anniversary of the “Main Street Electrical Parade.” Even the […]View the full article

If you know us at all, you know that we LOVE Disney and food. It’s in the name, y’all! We don’t mess around when it comes to Disney food! So, when Disney started making food-themed merchandise, we were ecstatic! We’ve seen popcorn ears, donut ears, Mickey pretzel ears, and more. But now, we think we might have found the BEST food-inspired Disney item yet! There are MICKEY BEIGNET EARS in Disney World, people!!! LOOK at how fun these are! And, like many of the other food-inspired ears we’ve seen, they’re SCENTED! They’re supposed to smell like beignets, but we thought they smelled more like a sugar cookie (AKA a dream come true). 10/10 We found them over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter in Jackson Square Gifts & Desires. Good enough to eat! That makes sense, as this resort is where you can find Mickey beignets in Disney World! Scat Cats Beignets These are Loungefly ears, so they’re a little bit more expensive than standard Minnie ears at $39.99. Loungefly logo on the side How do you all feel about these new ears?! These are a need for us We have a feeling these are going to be popular, so you might want to grab them while you can! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out the Mickey Pretzel ears! 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 these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨SCENTED Mickey BEIGNET Ears Have Arrived in Disney World🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney and Pixar’s latest movie, Turning Red, has taken the world by storm, giving us new merchandise, food, and a fictional boy band to become obsessed with! Mei Red Panda Mug We’ve seen Turning Red ears, clothing, blankets, and more, and tried a really fun themed boba drink! But, Disney isn’t done celebrating their new movie yet, because we found a BRAND NEW treat inspired by the movie today in Disney World! This is the NEW Turning Red Cupcake! We found it over at Animal Kingdom at Pizzafari, but you can also get it at Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus. The Cast Member confirmed to us that it’s a brand new item and that we were the first people to get one! SO fun! It’s a vanilla cupcake topped with a pineapple filled buttercream bao bun, dark chocolate chopsticks, a sweet magnolia blossom, and a white chocolate medallion (featuring Mei in her Red Panda form!). How cute? This dessert is SO well done! Just look at all of the toppings — the theming is impeccable. The buttercream frosting on top is super sweet and has a basic vanilla flavor, and there’s a whole lot of it! The pineapple filling inside is very tasty though and is refreshing paired with the frosting. We couldn’t eat that much of the frosting on top because of how sweet it is, so we mainly enjoyed getting to the pineapple inside! That bao bun is so creative The sweet magnolia blossom on top is also made of buttercream, so it adds even MORE sweetness and some more vanilla flavor. Allll the frosting The dark chocolate chopsticks are hollow on the inside and dusted with gold on the outside, which makes them a little more fun! The dark chocolate flavor also gave a nice richness to the sweet buttercream frosting. Check out those chopsticks And, the white chocolate medallion is good as well — it’s just your typical white chocolate decoration that you can find on desserts all over Disney World! It’s still delicious though, and not too overpowering in flavor. So adorable The vanilla cake of the cupcake is very moist and tastes freshly baked! It also had a slight cinnamon flavor to us, so we wouldn’t say it’s just plain vanilla, which made it a bit more interesting. A look inside! As cute as the dessert is though, it was just WAY too much buttercream for us. But, the concept of the bao bun made of frosting is so unique that we’re okay with it! It’s about compromise sometimes, you know? You might need a fork to eat this one! If you like vanilla, cinnamon, and pineapple you should really enjoy this! But, if you don’t like pineapple, don’t try this cupcake because there’s a LOT of pineapple inside that bao bun! A bunch of pineapple! You can try this cupcake out for yourself for $5.99. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news, reviews, and updates! Click here to see some Turning Red merchandise! 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. Would you try this cupcake? Tell us in the comments! The post There’s a BAO BUN on Top of a Cupcake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article