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While our favorite workout may be park-hopping all day long (which we’re pros at), we know not everyone can go to the parks daily to get some exercise in. Thankfully, even though we can’t always be in a Disney park when we workout, runDisney has given us a way to workout with Disney. Our favorite workout location. In this runDisney series, we get to workout to our favorite movies! We hopped around in excitement while working out to Princess and the Frog. We got thighs like Gaston with the Beauty and the Beast workout. It was a dream to workout with the Tangled movie, and we were left wondering when our next workout would begin (puns intended). Our requests for another workout were answered, and this new addition is one that everyone is sure to talk about. That’s right — the next workout is set to Encanto! ©Disney Simply open Disney+, turn on Encanto, and begin your workout! As you watch the movie, you’ll look for certain moments or actions that will correlate with the workout listed below! That means that each time Luisa lifts anything heavy, you’re doing 5 Romanian deadlifts. When Isabella creates a new flower, you’ll be up doing 10 “Perfect” form squats. If Bruno is being talked about (which happens often for someone they aren’t supposed to talk about), you’ll do 1 “mind”fullness Yoga flow. We’re hoping to end this workout looking like Luisa. ©Disney Whether the kids are partaking in the workout, watching the movie, or just watching you channel your inner-Luisa — this is a fun activity for the entire family! Be sure to check back here for the latest Disney news (including these fun workouts)! Click here to learn more about the runDisney Summer Virtual Race Series! 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 this workout? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney Encanto Work Out?! Sign Us Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World never ceases to surprise us, and that’s all part of the fun, right? Can you get more classic than a Mickey Pretzel? EPCOT’s newest restaurant unexpectedly opened and some major construction walls came down, and Disney also updated their mask policy. Find out all the surprising and unexpected news from Disney World right here! Connections Cafe and Eatery Soft Opening EPCOT’s newest restaurant, Connections Cafe and Eatery, had a soft opening! This new restaurant is half Starbucks and half quick service dining, and we got to experience both sides of the restaurant today. It’s OPEN! Connections Cafe is the new location of Starbucks in EPCOT (the old location closed a few days ago) and you can also grab quick service eats like burgers, salads, and more. The grand opening is currently scheduled for April 27th, so you might want to mark your calendar if you’re hoping to get some of EPCOT’s newest food! Take a FULL tour of Connections Cafe here! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Update The construction walls have come DOWN around Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT! The indoor roller coaster is currently scheduled to open on May 27th, and with special previews coming up for select Disney World guests soon it looks like they’re getting ready for that big opening day. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We couldn’t get super close yet, but it was fun to see the Nova Corps Starblaster without those pesky walls. It’s only a few weeks until opening day! Check out more pics of the Guardians of the Galaxy construction walls down! Festival of Fantasy Couples Are BACK Now that traditional character meet-and-greets have returned to Disney World, couples are back on Festival of Fantasy Parade floats! We saw Belle and the Beast, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Tiana and Prince Naveen, and even Mickey and Minnie. Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom And it wasn’t just romantic couples either — Anna and Elsa were also reunited! You can catch the Festival of Fantasy Parade twice a day in Magic Kingdom. Check out more photos of the reunited Festival of Fantasy couples here! Disney World Mask Policy Update After a judge in Florida struck down the federal mask mandate in the United States, Disney updated their transportation mask policy to be optional for fully vaccinated guests. Masks were already optional on the Skyliner, but they are now no longer required on the Monorail or on buses. No signs Mask signage was removed across Disney World, and now the only Disney World spots where masks may still be required are the First Aid Centers in Disney Parks. Read more about the updated transportation mask policy here. And that’s all the surprising and unexpected news straight from Disney World this week! Keep following DFB for more Disney news. Do you know what it takes to CHANGE a Disney World ride?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Disney World recently? Tell us in the comments! The post An Updated Mask Policy, a Restaurant Soft-Opening, and Other Unexpected Disney World News! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As part of Disney World’s phased reopening, experiences are slowly returning to the parks and hotels (but some still haven’t quite yet!). Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge You can once again hug your favorite Disney characters, dine at fan-favorite restaurants, and enjoy a FULL parade in Magic Kingdom. But, if you want to take your park visit to the next level you might be considering one of Disney World’s behind-the-scenes tours. Many of these remain suspended to this date, BUT, one of our FAVORITE tours is FINALLY back and we’re taking you along with us! The Starlight Safari has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and we couldn’t wait to head back out to the “savannah” and see if it was still worth the cost! As a quick refresher, the Starlight Safari currently costs $89 per person and takes place two times each night with one tour at 8:30PM and another at 10PM. Disney recommends arriving at least 15 minutes before your tour, so we arrived a bit in advance at the porte-cochere in Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village to check in. Note that a valid photo ID is required and guests must be at least 8 years old participate. It’s almost time! Once everyone had arrived, it was time to load up into the safari vehicle! The Cast Members were equally excited to be giving tours once again, so we boarded our ride with a big round of applause. Time to board the vehicle! Now, what makes this tour so unique is that you get to see the animals at NIGHT when many of them are more active. And, there’s no need to worry about being able to see all the nighttime activities because Disney provides night-vision devices so you can see the animals in the dark. We were given ours once we boarded the truck. Got our night vision goggles! Our guide for the safari was Noah, with Emily as our driver. Both are actually what Disney called “Interpretive Keepers,” which means they work directly with the animals AND lead tours — a.k.a. they’re the experts. Our guide, Noah Once our safari vehicle set off, it was time for an adventure! The safari begins! We were lucky enough to see a TON of animals, including zebras, antelopes, giraffes, and more! As we mentioned before, the animals tend to be more active at night, so you’ll see some enjoying their dinner, roaming the field, and whatever else animals are up to around sunset. Zebra! And, while we set off for the tour when it was still dusk, it quickly got dark enough for us to need our night vision goggles. Hello, Giraffe! Now, you can see the animals with night vision goggles at night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge without paying for the tour. But, what makes this tour so unique (and worth the cost in our opinion) is that you get to see the animals at night up-close PLUS you’ve got a Cast Member who is dedicated to teaching you all about them! SO many animals to see! Our tour guide, Noah, was SO knowledgeable, but at the same time, he was also hilarious — he made everything he told us sound so interesting as he spoke about each animal and how Disney takes care of them. Our tour guide knew EVERYTHING about these animals! Our tour lasted about an hour and a half (which is how much time Disney suggests you carve out for this experience) and we were SO happy to have had the chance to come back! It’s important to keep in mind that this behind-the-scenes tour does entail riding in a rugged safari vehicle over an open savanna (and it gets BUMPY), but if you’re looking for something unique to add to your Disney World vacation, this is a great, affordable option. Plus, you could easily make an event out of the evening for you and your family by spending time at Animal Kingdom Lodge, having a nice dinner at Boma, Sanaa, or even Jiko, and then following it up with the tour. So, if you’re thinking about giving it a try, reservations can be made online on the Disney World website, or through the My Disney Experience app. And, as always, make sure to keep reading DFB for more reviews — and news — from 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. Have you ever been on the Starlight Safari? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: One Of The Most Popular Nighttime Tours In Disney World Is...At A Hotel? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re only ONE MONTH away from taking on the mission to save the galaxy (or something like that) on the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster in EPCOT! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ve been following every single update about the ride since Disney first mentioned it as part of the big EPCOT transformation. Most recently, we got our first look at the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion from afar WITHOUT construction walls and now park-goers are set to be treated to another look at the new area TONIGHT! If you happen to be at EPCOT tonight, you might notice that things are lighting up around Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley announced that tonight will be the first time that they light up the ride’s exterior with the all-new pavilion lighting! The atmosphere is meant “to ensure that the people of Xandar have a suitable beacon for the message of peace and cooperation that they have brought to our park” according to Riddley. ©Zach Riddley | @thezachriddley He went on to write: “The lighting design reinforces the layering of space and scale that we focused on as we developed our exterior architecture, finishes, and color palette. We had such an amazing starting point with the pre-existing Universe of Energy building and looked for every opportunity to preserve and extend the many strong points of that facade.” ©Zach Riddley | @thezachriddley The lighting is designed to “highlight the intricate layering of masses and forms that define the building—not to mention its very imposing scale!” And, the Nova Corps Starblaster is set to be the focus of the pavilion at night in the middle of the courtyard! Riddley even noted that “its programming is intended to allow the Xandarians to play along in the vibrant skyline of our new vision for EPCOT.” ©Zach Riddley | @thezachriddley Here’s a preview of what it will look like! In case you missed it, there’s also a new commercial for the ride AND we even know what songs will play during your mission (or ride) — it’s going to be WILD. Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news on the upcoming coaster, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Here’s A FIRST LOOK at the VILLAIN in the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster in EPCOT 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 headed to EPCOT to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK At EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride At Night! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have the Spring Break crowds fizzled out in Disney World, or did the Easter holiday bring crowds that lingered throughout this week? Easter Crowds! We’ve definitely seen some high wait times in the parks lately, but we’re not sure if they’ll stick around or not. So, let’s check out how long the lines were this week in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 92 minutes! Woooo After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 70 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 68 minutes, Splash Mountain at 63 minutes, Space Mountain at 56 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 44 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 39 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 37 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 36 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 34 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 33 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight Next, we had “it’s a small world” at 29 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 26 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 25 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 24 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 23 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 21 minutes. Magic Carpets of Aladdin Then, we saw Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 14 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 13 minutes, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 11 minutes. Calm down, Donald! And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 3 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 90 minutes. Remy’s! Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 81 minutes, Test Track at 68 minutes, Soarin’ at 39 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 36 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 20 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 14 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 13 minutes, Living with the Land at 12 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 11 minutes. Spaceship Earth line Most of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 118 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Tower of Terror at 105 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash at 98 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 65 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 59 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 56 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 55 minutes. Tower of Terror And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 36 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 22 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 15 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 4 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 91 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 60 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 48 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 41 minutes, Expedition Everest at 31 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 25 minutes. Everest is BACK! Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 13 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 12 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Gorilla Falls That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week, and yep — the wait times are still pretty long! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see 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! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which ride do you want to go on with the lights on in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Are Wait Times STILL Long in Disney World? We Have the Answer! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you have a favorite show at Disney World? Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Maybe you really love Festival of the Lion King (and yes, it’s a CLASSIC). Or, perhaps you enjoy singing along with Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Maybe you prefer the action-packed heart-pounding stunts of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. However, if it’s the latter, you may notice that the show is a little different right now. We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out the show today and noticed that something was MISSING. Usually, the show ends with an action-packed fight between the Indiana stunt actor and one of the baddies on top of a plane that’s moving culminating when the plane explodes into flames. Today, though, the plane never appeared. The missing scene Instead, a Cast Member mentioned during the show that the scene was cut for the moment due to technical difficulties. So, now the show is cut a bit short with the scene where the jeep flips over being the last. Where the show is currently ending This is the second day in a row that the plane scene has been cut, and when we spoke to a Cast Member, we were told that they did not know when the technical issue would be fixed. So, if you’re headed to see Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios, keep in mind that it might be shorter than normal. Of course, we’ll let you know about any other changes that happen at Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you watched the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular recently? Let us know in the comments! The post An Iconic Scene Is MISSING From Indiana Jones Show in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nighttime Spectaculars have returned to Disneyland, and it’s something worth celebrating! Main Street Electrical Parade Finale Our nights have become much brighter, thanks to the return of the Disneyland Forever fireworks, World of Color, and Main Street Electrical Parade! Along with the new parade-themed popcorn bucket, sipper, and merchandise, new treats arrived to celebrate the special occasion — and one of them will melt if you don’t act fast! Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A. released a new treat to celebrate the return of Nighttime Spectaculars, and it’s very unique! The new Uni-cone has banana, cherry, and pistachio ice cream in a white-chocolate dipped waffle, topped off with fantasy sprinkles! The Uni-Cone costs $6.79. The Treat Info at Gibson Girl Let’s get down to the details! We found this treat to just be…okay. The banana and cherry ice cream was overpowering, so we could just barely taste the pistachio. It reminded us of spumoni ice cream, so if you’re not a fan of that, you probably won’t like the Uni-Cone. The Waffle Cone Was Good Our favorite part though? That WAFFLE CONE — yum! It was warm and dipped in white chocolate and loaded with sprinkles. The New Uni-Cone So, while this treat may not be a standout for us, it’s a great option if you like cherry, banana, or pistachio (or all three combined) and are looking for something to help you cool off on a warm park day. Plus, it’s in a super convenient location if you’re hoping to grab something sweet and stake out a viewing spot for the Main Street Electrical Parade on none other than Main Street, U.S.A.! Of course, we’ve been trying all the new snacks that have made their way to Disneyland for the nighttime spectacular celebration too so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s the FULL LIST of snacks available in Disneyland for the return of Nighttime Spectaculars! 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 Will you be visiting Disneyland for the return of Nighttime Spectaculars? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disneyland’s New Unicorn Treat Is About As Weird As It Sounds first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heads up, Disney World fans! Magic Kingdom We are experiencing some major changes all throughout the property — from the EPCOT Transformation and the TRON coaster in Magic Kingdom to new DVC Villas at multiple hotels. If you’re planning an upcoming trip, you might want to stick around and check out all of the construction updates from around Disney World this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run Crews appear to be preparing another area for construction near the walkway under the canopy — which also looks to be almost entirely finished! TRON construction Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more updates about this ride, as Disney has yet to share an opening timeline for the attraction! Everything You Need to Know About the TRON Ride! Casey’s Corner Last week, we reported that there was some refurbishment going on in front of the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, but that has since been finished. Instead, it looks like similar refurbishments are taking place on the opposite side of the street, near Casey’s Corner. Construction moved We’ll keep an eye out for any additional progress in this area. EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The walls are DOWN in front of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, which is home to EPCOT’s newest thrill ride. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind You still can’t get super close to the entrance, but you can now see a really wonderful view of this area! Unfortunately, it did see some technical issues almost immediately. However, now it is fully open and ready for guests after a long closure in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney Springs Salt & Straw Disney’s newest ice cream shop is officially open! Salt & Straw is OPEN! We were there to check it all out, and it certainly did NOT disappoint. Head on over to Disney Springs if you’re in the mood for some unique flavors — but don’t worry, they have traditional flavors too if you’re not feeling as daring! Check Out Our Review of Salt & Straw HERE! Disney Resorts Grand Floridian Work continues over on the Big Pine Key building at the Grand Floridian. Construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Crews were up on scaffolding working on the exterior of the building on our last visit. Click Here to Read More About the New DVC Villas Art of Animation Good news! Both the Righteous Reef Playground AND the Cozy Cone Pool have reopened at this value resort. Cozy Cone is OPEN! Now your kiddos (and you) can play and splash as much as possible. Polynesian We caught a glimpse of some fencing and signage up over near the Spirit of Aloha stage. Spirit of Aloha Disney has shut this popular experience down to make way for new villas! Click Here to Read More About the New Polynesian Villas Well, there you have it! There’s a lot of construction going on throughout Disney World, so be sure you stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates. Click Here to Find Out Which Exclusive Disney World Spot Will Be Reopening Soon! 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 check out EPCOT’s newest restaurant Connections Cafe and Eatery? Let us know in the comments! The post 12 Big Construction Changes Happening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you know us, then you know we LOVE ourselves a good Disney dessert! Jolly Holiday in Disneyland If you’re on the hunt for some quick, freshly made eats in Disneyland Park, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is a prime spot right on Main Street, U.S.A.! Jolly Holiday is known for offering up unique twists on classic foods and seasonal offerings for guests to enjoy. We recently tried another seasonal addition to the menu and we think it has the potential to be a BIG hit! Jolly Holiday serving up an awesome dessert isn’t exactly unexpected…we’ve tasted a TON of winners there in the past! So when we saw the Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake listed as a seasonal option on the menu, we couldn’t resist snagging it. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake The menu describes the cheesecake as swirled with strawberry jelly, and topped with white chocolate mousse and a fresh strawberry. But we did notice that ours didn’t come with a fresh strawberry on top like the description states. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake But even without the fresh strawberry on top, we were still SUPER impressed by this delicious (and pretty!) take on classic flavors! The cheesecake itself had a great consistency which was light and smooth. It also wasn’t overly sweet, so it could be an awesome choice for people who typically find Disney desserts too sugary! Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake And of course, the beautiful presentation was just the cherry (or should we say, the strawberry) on top of an already wonderful treat. If you’d like to snag one for yourself, the Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is currently available at Jolly Holiday for $5.99. But remember, it’s listed as seasonal, so don’t wait too long to pick one up or you might miss out! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new treats around the Disney parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more snack reviews! REVIEW: Disneyland’s New Churro Is Strictly A Vessel For Sauce 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 Where’s your favorite place to grab a snack in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney Dessert is Classic Flavors Done RIGHT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Main Street Electrical Parade has officially returned to Disneyland Resort, along with the Disneyland Forever fireworks, and World of Color at Disney California Adventure! Main Street Electrical Parade Along with the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade is a brand new electrical parade merchandise collection plus two new collectible items! Disneyland is also rolling out a ton of new food items in celebration of these three nighttime spectaculars returning, so basically, this is a really big deal! One of the new food items you can find in Disneyland specifically for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade is the Parade Confetti Bundt Cake at Plaza Inn! This treat costs $5.99, and is a confetti cake with blue sopapilla filling, cream cheese glaze, with decorations for the Main Street Electrical Parade. The Parade Confetti Bundt Cake at Plaza Inn We tried this new offering and had 0 complaints! The vanilla cake was spongey and sweet, and the cream cheese added a great sweetness that was balanced out by the refreshing and slightly sweet berry taste from the sopapilla filling. Plus, look just how FUN this one is! You know that feeling when you get to pick up the Funfetti cake mix from the grocery store? This is basically that but you don’t have to make it yourself! It’s so cute! Now, there’s nothing super special about this one — it really is very similar to the cake mix that you can get in the stores, but the filling does make it stand out. If you’re not a fan of sweets or cake (we definitely are), then this may not be for you though. Either way, we think this new Main Street Electrical Parade-inspired treat is a great value for its price. It’s not clear exactly how long this sweet treat will be around, so head on over to Plaza Inn soon to be sure you have the chance to give it a try! And, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney news and snack reviews! Disneyland’s military ticket deal just got a little BETTER! 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 the Parade Confetti Bundt Cake from Plaza Inn? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Did Disney Just Make Confetti Cake Even BETTER?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is an EXPENSIVE place and for some, an Annual Pass makes sense — but is it actually worth it? Disney World Annual Pass We wanted to get to the bottom of whether or not Disney guests think an Annual Pass is worth the purchase so, we turned to our readers! We posed the following question to our readers on Facebook: If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, do you think it’s worth the money to have an Annual Pass right now? Here’s what they said! The majority of respondents ultimately consider the pass worth it, but there were some on the fence and some who can’t consider Annual Passes worth it anymore. Let’s take a look at some of the specific thoughts from our readers! Yes, it’s worth it. Most of the readers that responded considered their Annual Passes worth the purchase. “We are snowbirds and have the Pixie pass. It’s absolutely worth it to us,” one reader said, “I don’t like to go weekends or during holidays because it’s so busy. But we go once or twice a week for a few hours, do a couple of attractions, see concerts, have a snack, and usually get three or four miles of walking in. I’m very happy with it.” Very sparkly! Another reader noted, “We go 2-3 times a year and we utilize the park hopping feature all the time…We go often so we have done all the attractions before so with our AP we can go and do a few things, see characters, eat, etc. and then go back to the resort. We also like the AP discount on dining and merchandise, it’s not a huge discount but something. EPCOT Entrance One reader summed it up simply by saying, “Yes, it pays for itself in just a few visits between ticket prices, hotel, food, and merch discounts.” Kind of! For some readers, the Annual Pass is only KIND OF worth it — depending on different factors. One reader shared a GREAT money-saving tip: “If we plan to go two times within a year span, I get the AP but my husband and kids don’t. It’s not necessary for all 4 of us to have one because I get the discounts on everything for us.” Annual Pass “I’m using my AP less often than ever before and I’ve had one on the west or east coast since 1994,” another said, “However, it is still technically saving me money over having to buy multiday tickets. That said, I don’t think that should be the standard. It should offer Disney’s most loyal customers more than just a discount.” 50th Passholder pin A few of our readers were really on the fence about it, “If it weren’t for having grandkids I might not find the restrictions still worth it. I can generally find a park reservation same day, but it takes the spontaneous fun out of it. It’s definitely less magical and less worth it.” No, it’s not. And, of course, there were come who consider the pass NOT worth it. One reader said, “Not anymore. We are out of state and it’s too expensive. Then add on that hotels on property are way overpriced. And that Disney itself isn’t the same. Our passes expire next month and we aren’t renewing.” Scanning our card to get in a Lightning Lane “Absolutely not. I live about an hour away and I regret re-purchasing. We used to go last minute just about every weekend, do our fast pass rides, have dinner then go home,” another reader added, “Between raising their prices by A LOT, the reservation system, and Genie+, I dread even thinking about planning a visit.” New MagicBand for Passholders Another agreed that the changes have taken away the value of an Annual Pass saying, “We are Annual Passholders and DVC members, who are retired and usually travel to WDW 2-3 times per year. However, since a lot of things have disappeared, we will not be renewing the pass next year. Our travels to WDW will now be reduced to once a year, to use our DVC points and it would no longer be worth it. Disney is doing nothing to keep me on property or returning often.” 50th Anniversary designs for Annual Passes! The general consensus from our readers appeared to be that it depends on your family and your situation. Those with the ability and desire to visit Disney World enough times to make the pass “pay for itself” with how much is saved in tickets consider it worth it, if that’s not the case, it might not be the right choice — especially as there are fewer perks now. Annual Pass If you want to keep up with the Disney news AND share your own Disney knowledge, make sure to like and follow our page on Facebook! And, keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss a Disney beat! Click here to see some of our readers BEST budget tips! 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 think the Annual Pass is worth it? Tell us in the comments! The post Some Disney World Guests Say Annual Passes Are NOT Worth the $$$ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we eat A LOT of Disney snacks here at DFB — so it’s safe to say that we’ve had our mouths, hands, and clothes dyed pretty much every color of the rainbow throughout the years. Sleeping Beauty Castle Most recently, we’ve been eating up our share of blue dye #1 as Disney World made it almost mandatory to be covered in EARidescent frosting to be considered a 50th-anniversary celebration snack. And, just when we thought that we had tried all the treats that would send us home looking like an ad for Disney snacks, another one showed up on the west coast in honor of the return of Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade! Let us introduce the Blueberry Looks Good On You Churro and Blueberry Cheesecake Dipping Sauce from the Hub Churro Cart in Disneyland Park. Appropriately named? Probably — you’re sure to be blue after this one, though we’re not so sure that it looks all that good on us. Does it really look good on us, though? The churro is a Blueberry-Flavored Sugar-Dusted Churro paired with a sauce that includes Blueberry fruit topping with cream cheese icing. And, when they say blue they aren’t kidding — it’s VERY blue…ELECTRIC blue! And, your churro won’t be the only thing blue after you finish eating this one! We had it allllll over our hands and mouth by the last bite. SO MUCH BLUE So, is this churro worth the fact that you’ll need a gallon of water to wash off all the blue stains? Well, we thought that the blueberry sugar didn’t add much flavor — it just tasted like a normal (yet, delicious) Disneyland churro. But, what really worked for us was the Blueberry Cheesecake Dipping Sauce! This dipping sauce is EVERYTHING! The blueberries in the sauce tasted fresh, and the cheesecake flavor was just the right amount of sweet. We were left wanting more than the little cup could offer us! The dipping sauce is GREAT If you don’t mind getting a little blue over a churro, we’d recommend trying this one out while you still can! You can find it at the Hub Churro Cart at Disneyland for $5.75. And, we’ll be trying more of the new snacks at Disneyland AND Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite kind of churro at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disneyland’s New Churro Is Strictly A Vessel For Sauce first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since reopening after the 2020 closure, Disneyland Resort has been missing a BIG chunk of its evening entertainment. Pixar Pier at Night But now, several popular nighttime shows are BACK at the California parks! Both Main Street Electrical Parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks have returned to Disneyland Park, and World of Color is back at Disney California Adventure. We told you that World of Color would be using a virtual queue system upon its return, so now that it’s back, we had to go check it out! If you aren’t familiar with how a virtual queue works, it’s essentially just a way to reserve your spot in line without physically joining the line (until Disney tells you to return). Registration for the World of Color virtual queue currently begins at 12:00PM and you DO need to have entered either Disneyland (with a Park Hopper ticket) or Disney California Adventure to join. Be sure to download the Disneyland app ahead of time so that you’re ready to go when the queue opens! California Adventure in Disneyland You can find the option to join the virtual queue in the Tip Board tab of the Disneyland App. Last night, we checked the app around 7:15PM and the virtual queue spots were all gone, so be sure to snag one early once they open at 12:00PM if this is a must-have for you! World of Color Virtual Queue in Disney Genie Guests who are able to join the virtual queue will receive a notification when the viewing area for their selected showtime has opened, and they can then enter through one of two entrances. Guests without a spot in the virtual queue are instructed to check with a Cast Member in the Paradise Bay area before showtime for information on walk-up viewing options. Virtual Queue Information We did see some pretty intense crowds on the first day of the return of World of Color, which goes to show that joining the virtual queue could be super helpful if you have your heart set on getting a view of the show! World of Color Crowds In other words, while joining the virtual queue isn’t required for admission into the viewing area for World of Color, it is HIGHLY recommended, so better to be safe than sorry! Be sure to follow along with DFB as we continue to share updates on the return of Disneyland Resort’s nighttime spectaculars (including Fantasmic! coming up on May 28th). Click here to check out the Main Street Electrical Parade POPCORN BUCKET coming to Disneyland Resort! 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 nighttime show at Disneyland Resort is your favorite? Tell us in the comments. The post World of Color Now Has a Virtual Queue in Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most MAGICAL things in Disney World is finally BACK in the parks! Do you already know what it is? Our pal Mickey Guests can officially hug Mickey Mouse again! Disney World is bringing back “normal” character meet-and-greets in a phased return, and we’re already seeing a few characters back to their traditional meet-and-greets in the parks! You can see a full list of the character meet and greets that have gone back to normal here. We know it’s been a while (about 2 years!) since guests have been able to hug their favorite characters, so we wanted to send out a quick reminder about some important RULES to follow now that these close-up interactions have returned! It’s so much fun to hug characters and experience close-up interactions with them. We’ve missed it, and we know a lot of you have too! As you get ready to head back into the parks, here are 18 rules and recommendations to keep in mind in order to be respectful to the characters, their Cast Member friends, and other guests. Have your camera and autograph book ready. Traditional meet-and-greets can often involve some photos and autographs as well! A Disney PhotoPass photographer will usually be present at the meet-and-greet, but if you want some of your own pictures, be sure to have your phone or camera ready to go when it’s your turn. Photopass Photographers in Town Square Theater | 2018 If you’re hoping to grab an autograph as well, have your autograph book turned to the page you’d like the character to sign. If the book isn’t open to a certain page, the character will likely open the book and sign any page. That might be fine with you, but we know some kids might be particular about where the signatures go. To prevent any problems, it’s best to have your book open and ready! Be conscious of other guests’ time. We know the “normal” meet-and-greets are back “for the first time in forever,” and we know how excited you are to meet your favorite friends again! But keep in mind that there are a LOT of other guests that are just as excited to meet the characters. Of course you can take a few minutes to interact with the characters, but please be considerate of other guests’ time and don’t take too long with the meeting. Meeting Mickey! If you’re bringing kids to meet characters, be sure to prepare them ahead of time by telling them that it’s just a short meeting with their friends. This can help prevent any meltdowns when it’s time to leave Cinderella or Mickey behind and let the next guests take their turn. Wait patiently for your turn. We’ve done our waiting! 2 years of it! Without hugging Mickey! But everyone else has been waiting too, so we’re going to pack our patient pants and wait our turn patiently in line. Please do the same, and don’t try to cut in line or push your kids ahead of other guests. Ariel Most guests probably think this is obvious (and it’s already a rule at other meet-and-greets, rides, and attractions), but sometimes excitement gets the best of people and they just don’t want to wait. You’ve successfully waited for this long — a little more time won’t hurt! Be respectful of the characters. Remember that characters are people, too! Yes, you can hug them, but please be respectful with your body language and comments. Winnie the Pooh Just like you would with any other person, keep your interaction appropriate and respectful. Don’t ask characters to do TikTok dances (and other weird stuff). Disney characters remain true to their universe at all times. And we’re pretty sure that TikTok doesn’t exist in Arendelle, Neverland, or the Hundred Acre Wood. As a result, the characters can’t do any of those trendy dances with you. Anna doesn’t know TikTok dances While we’re on this topic, it’s also good to remember that you shouldn’t ask a character about anything that doesn’t exist in their universe. The characters exist in their animated universes, so Snow White won’t be able to talk to you about the Once Upon a Time TV series, and Jasmine doesn’t know about Dalia — the handmaiden from the live-action Aladdin. Don’t try to trick the characters. Along with that last rule, please don’t try to trick the characters. The Cast Members are amazing at what they do, and they will remain in character. It’s not respectful to try to get them to trip up or break character. CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow Instead, ask the characters about things they would know about! Tiana loves answering questions about her restaurant, and Rapunzel always has an update for us on what Maximus is up to. It makes it a much more fun experience for everyone involved if you just embrace the magic. Keep an eye on your kids throughout the interaction. There’s nothing like seeing a little kid meet Mickey for the first time. We’re so glad these magical moments are back! If you’re a parent bringing little ones to meet the characters, please keep a close eye on your kids throughout the interaction. The characters and attendants are so happy to help your child have a magical experience, but they’re not babysitters. Hey Donald! Kids can accidentally do inappropriate things if they’re unsupervised (we’ve seen some little ones try to lift princesses’ skirts and things like that), so to prevent any awkward situations, just be sure you’re there helping them the whole time. Don’t ask a character to autograph your face. No, Mickey cannot autograph your forehead. Or your hand, or your foot, or even the shirt you’re wearing. In fact, they can’t autograph any skin or clothing that a guest is currently wearing. If you want a character to sign a shirt, bring it with you in your park bag and pull it out when you get to the meet-and-greet. Jasmine is here! Knowing what the characters can and can’t autograph will help prevent any disappointment when you arrive at the experience! Preserve the magic! Even if you’re an adult, the characters are going to stay in character 100% of the time. Don’t ask about their wigs or makeup or how many other Mickeys are in the park at that time. Instead, be respectful of the magic and interact with them as the real Disney character! Olaf in Hollywood Studios This is especially important since other guests will be around, and many of them (especially the little ones) fully believe that they’re meeting a Disney princess or other favorite friend. Please don’t take away that magical moment for them. Characters can’t hold your baby or toddler. Please don’t ask a character to hold your baby or toddler. For everyone’s safety, they are not allowed to do this. Sometimes characters might be able to kneel on the ground and a kid can sit on their knee, but that’s not guaranteed by Disney. Hi, Minnie! The characters will, however, be happy to pose with you as you hold your little ones, or they’ll crouch down to be on the kids’ level for photos and interactions. They also can’t hold your baby announcement. Many people want to use character interactions as a way to make exciting announcements or even to propose! The characters will be happy to be a part of your special moment, and they’ll likely react with a lot of excitement as well. Feel free to do this during your interaction, but keep in mind that the characters cannot hold the baby announcement, engagement ring, or other important items during this experience. Cinderella at Princess Fairytale Hall However, you’re welcome to hold those items yourself to take photos with the characters! It would just look a little bit strange to have Goofy proposing to someone or a character holding a baby announcement. Don’t bring alcohol with you to a meet-and-greet. Alcohol, soda with labels, and other branded drinks are not allowed in photos at meet-and-greets. If you do have one of these drinks, you can just set it down during the interaction! Branded soda can’t be in pictures, either! A Cast Member will likely remind you of this rule if you walk in with your drink, but it’s good to be aware of it ahead of time as well. Bring a character-friendly pen. This isn’t really a rule, but you can make a character’s life a LOT easier by bringing a character-friendly pen to your meet-and-greet. They’re often wearing big gloves or other costume parts that make it difficult to work smaller pens (and especially pens with caps that need to be removed). Bring character-friendly pens In our experience, sharpies tend to be easy for characters since they write in a thicker font. And if you have a pen with a click button instead of a cap, that’ll be easier for them as well! Ask a character attendant before offering a character any gifts. Characters will be happy to accept special messages or even sweet little gifts at times, but they cannot accept any home-baked treats from you. Just like in school, any treats you bring for your friends need to be pre-packaged. Characters can’t accept home-baked goods. If you do bring a gift, check with the Cast Member attendant before offering it to the character. Show your kids pictures of the characters in advance. Like we mentioned before, it’s so cute to see little kids meeting Disney characters for the first time! But these interactions don’t always have a picture-perfect ending. Sometimes kids are a little intimidated or even flat-out scared of the characters. After all, if you’re used to seeing Woody on a TV screen and suddenly he’s standing 6 feet tall in front of you, we can see how that might be a little startling! Woody is 6 feet tall! To help your kids prepare, show them some pictures of the characters before you head to a meet-and-greet. It’ll help them know what to expect during the experience, and they might not be quite as scared. Take some time to interact with the characters. We know that one of the rules on here is to not take up too much time during your meet-and-greet. But we also don’t want guests to feel like they have to rush in and rush out without interacting with their friends! The characters love to interact and talk with guests. Ask them questions about their story or universe, and they’ll be excited to answer! Princess Tiana! You can also help kids engage with the characters if they’re a little too star-struck to do it on their own. Pointing out something they might want to say to or ask the character can help make it an exciting experience. So be respectful of time, but you can definitely take a few minutes to interact. Embrace the magic and let everyone else do the same. Here at DFB, we’re all adults, and we all LOVE to meet our Disney friends in the parks! If we’re in Magic Kingdom by ourselves, do we still go to see Mickey and the Disney princesses? You bet we do! During character meet-and-greets, make sure you’re allowing everyone to embrace the magic and be immersed in the story. Get Ready to Hug Mickey! This is the time to let your inner child shine and get swept away in the fun of Disney magic. If you’re not into the meet-and-greet, please don’t ruin the experience for others (kids AND adults) with a negative attitude. It doesn’t matter how old you are — you can absolutely enjoy hugging Tigger and chatting with Gaston. Don’t yell “Andy’s Coming!” Just Don’t. We’ve all seen the viral video of someone yelling “Andy’s coming!” and all the Toy Story characters fall down and pretend to be toys again. Since that video came out, guests have been trying to repeat it by yelling that in Toy Story Land. We’ll save you the time and effort by telling you now that the toys will not fall down. More likely, a Cast Member will inform you that Andy is actually in college now! Hi Buzz! Some of these are hard-and-fast rules with character meet-and-greets (like being respectful and knowing what the characters can or can’t do), while others are recommendations for making your experience the best possible (like embracing the magic and asking fun questions). Please be sure to keep these in mind so that you, the characters, and other guests all have a great time during your interaction! Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest news in Disney World. Is traditional character dining returning to Disney World as well? Learn more 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 character are you MOST excited to meet in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post 18 Rules to Follow Now That “Normal” Character Meet-and-Greets Are Back in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Look at all of those characters! You can HUG Mickey Mouse again, character dining has returned, Connections Cafe & Eatery has opened in EPCOT, the soundtrack for Guardians: Cosmic Rewind has been released, the Main Street Electrical Parade is back, no more masks on airplanes, and MORE! We’re covering all of that and more in our latest video below! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Character Hugs & Main Street Electrical Parade Return, NEW Restaurants in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot (like a LOT) of great restaurants in EPCOT. It can be super difficult to choose where to eat in a park with such amazing food. Teppan Edo This time, we’re going to take a look at a VERY popular EPCOT restaurant. This spot has great food and fun entertainment…but you still might want to skip it. Don’t worry, we’ll explain! We’re taking you through a FULL REVIEW of EPCOT’s Hibachi grill Teppan Edo, and whether you should make a reservation! Teppan Edo Restaurant is located in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion and is a table-service Hibachi grill offering. Expect to see your chef cooking at your table (dinner and a show!) and a menu of teppanyaki favorites. We’ve really enjoyed our experiences at Teppan Edo in the past. It’s got great eats, great service, and the fun chef-at-your-table thing. Still, it’s not the most special meal you can have at Disney World. So, how is Teppan Edo holding up? Atmosphere When you’re in the Japan Pavilion, you’ll spot some tall steps leading to a space above Mitsukoshi Department Store. That’s Teppan Edo! Teppan Edo The inside of the restaurant is cozy with darker tones and the sound of sizzling when the chefs are cooking. Teppan Edo There are several smaller dining rooms, helping with the cozy feel, and there are a few hibachi tables in each room. Teppan Edo As is the norm at teppanyaki restaurants, your chef cooks right at your table on a flat-top grill. Teppan Edo This restaurant does have shared tables so you’ll likely be seated with other parties as you watch your chef whip up your eats. Teppan Edo Keep an eye out for fun surprises while your chef cooks! Teppan Edo It’s Mickey! Teppan Edo At your seat, you’ll find QR code menus, a napkin and plate, and chopsticks. Don’t worry though, you can certainly snag a fork if you prefer one! Teppan Edo Enough about the atmosphere though, let’s eat! Eats Before we dive into our meal, let’s take a look at the menu! Teppan Edo serves up lunch and dinner. You can start your meal with one of the Appetizers or even some Sushi. Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney The main attractions are of course the Entrees and Combinations! SO many great options to choose from. Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney If you want a little bit of extra oomph with your meal, you can check out the Entree Add-on Enhancements. They’ve got options like Wagyu and Lobster! Wrap up your meal with a Dessert option. Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney Kids’ Entrees include Ebi, Tori, and Salmon with several of the hibachi accompaniments. Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney And, you can snag your choice of beverage to go with your meal. You have options of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Sake Selections… Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney …Cocktails, Liquor Premium… Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney …Japanese Whiskey, and Wine! Teppan Edo Menu ©Disney So, what did we pick for our meal? We started with one of the cocktail options — the Violet Sake Martini for $12. Violet Sake Martini This drink is vodka shaken with purple pear and lime juice. Violet Sake Martini We liked this sip! The martini had floral and slightly sweet flavors but you could still taste the vodka. It was a GORGEOUS color and made for a fun, lighter cocktail before a large meal. Violet Sake Martini We also prefaced our meal with the Miso Soup, available as an add-on to your entree for a price of $4. Miso Soup Teppan Edo’s Miso Soup is a soybean-based soup with wakame, tofu, and green onion. Miso Soup Our reporter isn’t the biggest miso soup fan but said this was very good! The dish wasn’t too salty and had perfectly cooked tofu. The meals at Teppan Edo are BIG, so you might not need soup to start. But, if you’re a big miso soup fan and want a lighter start to the meal, it’s a good deal to add the small bowl. Miso Soup We also tried out one of the sushi options. We snagged the Volcano Roll for $18! Volcano Roll This roll is a grilled California roll topped with shrimp, scallops, and volcano sauce. Volcano Roll Brace yourself. We thought this was one of the best things we’ve eaten in Disney World in a LONG. TIME. The Cali roll, shrimp, and scallops are grilled and then topped with the amazing volcano sauce. It was a spicy bite — a little hotter than we expected — but we LOVED IT. The roll was very flavorful and we loved the flavors that came out since the roll was grilled. We’d get this again in a HEARTBEAT. Volcano Roll Now, onto everything that’s included with your entree! First up, each meal comes served with a Garden Salad. Garden Salad This was a fairly basic, but still tasty salad! It’s made with simple, fresh produce and has a lot of that tasty ginger dressing on top. The flavor profile was full of the gingery kick with a slight sweetness. Even if you skip the soup, you’re in for a great start to your meal. Garden Salad For our entree, we went with one of the combinations — the Asakusa for $44. Asakusa This combination includes steak and shrimp served with garden salad, udon noodles, vegetables, and steamed white rice. Asakusa This was a REAL WINNER. Our food was SO. GOOD. The shrimp was perfectly grilled to be tender and flavorful. The veggies were fresh and had a nice light char to them as well. Asakusa We requested our steak medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. Nothing on our plate was overly salty and you’re given yum yum sauce and ginger sauce to use to your taste. Asakusa It was a pretty standard hibachi meal, but it was still totally delicious. Even the udon noodles and rice were perfectly cooked. Asakusa We also snagged one of the enhancements for our meal with the Mixed Mushrooms, available as an add-on for $14. Mixed Mushrooms If you’re a big mushroom fan, you might want to snag these. The mix is three kinds of mushrooms grilled right on the grill and it makes for a large serving. You could probably even share it between two or three people so everyone gets a bit of the earthy flavors. Mixed Mushrooms Overall, our entree course was AMAZING. Really, the only complaint is that it’s on the pricy side and is pretty generic. Though it is great hibachi, it’s not going to be that different from what you’d find at your local Benihana. Asakusa We wrapped up our meal with the Matcha Tiramisu for $9. Matcha Tiramisu This treat was the perfect amount of matcha flavor which can be tricky since it can be overpowering. We also found that it was very creamy and had a nice balanced flavor. Matcha Tiramisu Still, we think this might be a more skippable dessert. There are awesome desserts out and about in EPCOT that you might want to snag later, but if you love matcha, you could go for this. The presentation was certainly unique and well done! Matcha Tiramisu Whew, now that we are SO full, let’s talk about whether YOU should try Teppan Edo. Nosh or Not You SHOULD go to Teppan Edo if… You love Asian food and teppanyaki restaurants. This spot is a pretty simple teppanyaki concept but it’s done VERY well. You want dinner and a show! Teppan Edo’s chefs do a great job of entertaining and serving up a perfect meal. You want a healthier meal. Sometimes it can feel limiting when you’re looking for healthy options in Disney World, but Teppan Edo has several options that land in a healthier place. You should SKIP Teppan Edo if… You’re on a budget. The pricing here is on par with other Disney table service restaurants, but a $44 entree is certainly something you could skip if you’re trying to save. You have limited time. Teppan Edo is a lengthy meal and if you have a lot to see on your EPCOT day, you might want to opt for a quick service meal instead. You’re looking for something special. Teppan Edo is DELICIOUS, but you might be able to get good hibachi in your hometown. If you want something more unique in EPCOT, check out Space 220 or Spice Road Table. Overall Overall, we had a TOP NOTCH meal at Teppan Edo. The service was amazing, especially our interactive and awesome chef. The food was delicious the portions were HUGE. Basically, we’ve continued our streak of LOVING Teppan Edo. Still, even with it being so good, it might not be the best choice for you on your EPCOT day. Disney World has a lot of unique table service restaurants and if you’re limited by time or money on the number of table service meals you can go to during your trip, you might want to try something a little more special. The hibachi in your hometown might have similar vibes! You’re also seated with strangers which is something to consider. Some people like that, others don’t! It also is on the pricy side without the Disney Dining Plan. So take a look at those prices and make sure it fits your budget in advance. Still, it’s fun, delicious, and a spectacle in a VERY good way. We’d certainly pay another visit to Teppan Edo. Want to see another recent review of Teppan Edo? 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. What do you think of Teppan Edo? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: One Reason You Might SKIP a Near-Perfect EPCOT Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some foods that just have the ability to transport you back in time. We’ve had some epic treats at Jolly Holiday! Much like Anton Ego (the food critic from Pixar’s Ratatouille), who is immediately taken back to his childhood home at his first bite of the titular dish, certain foods are just nostalgic. Well, if you grew up eating bologna sandwiches, buckle up — Disneyland’s snack is about to put you in a time machine. We recently tried a treat over in Disneyland Park that our 8-year-old selves would be THRILLED about! Its the Fried Bologna Sandwich over at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe! We’ve actually had a Fried Bologna Sandwich in Disneyland before — this one reminded us of a similar sandwich we had at Carnation Cafe wayyyy back in 2018. Fried Bologna Sandwich The Fried Bologna Sandwich at Jolly Holiday is $10.49, and is made of a toasted white bread sandwich piled high with fried bologna, Monterey jack cheese, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard. There’s also a side of crispy and crunchy house-made potato chips. What Do You Think? This sandwich tasted exactly like childhood! The bologna reminded us of a hot dog (not necessarily in a bad way) — and the pickles and mustard did a good job of cutting through the saltiness of the meat. Basically, think of it as a hot dog sandwich. Might sound a little gross, but it was actually pretty good! This is totally the adult version of this classic childhood meal. Head on over to Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park if you want a true taste of nostalgia — and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news from the parks and beyond! Here’s Where to Find the Main Street Electrical Parade Bucket and Cups in 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 Will you be heading over to Disneyland to try this sandwich? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: If Nostalgia Had a Taste, It Would Be This Disney Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been watching the news over the last few months, the odds are pretty high that you may have seen Disney’s name in a number of stories. Cinderella Castle at Disney World First, Disney found itself in the news a number of times regarding Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill). Disney ultimately issued a statement indicating that the bill never should have been passed or signed into law and its goal would be for the law to be repealed, a move that the Florida Governor said “crossed a line.” Following that, the repeal of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) (which allows Disney World to essentially function as its own county) was placed on the table, and ultimately a bill was passed and signed to dissolve the RCID. Following these actions, we’re seeing some changes when it comes to Disney’s stock value. According to Fox News, Disney could have one of the worst-performing stocks of the year. Disney stock hit an all-time high at nearly $200 per share back in March of 2021. But, things look very different today. Disney stock is currently down, but that hasn’t affected theme park attendance As of Friday, April 22nd, Disney stock closed at $118.27, but fell after hours to $117.88. This is a look at the stock values for the year to date. ©Google You can see just how much the stock values have changed over the last year. ©Google This fall in stock value follows the situations Disney has encountered with the “Don’t Say Gay” bill and criticisms of its actions in relation to that bill. It also follows the more recent passage of the bill that would dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was created back in 1967 and has given Disney a great deal of power and discretion over decision-making for the land on which it operates in Orlando. Analysts have previously said that stripping Disney World’s power could cost residents and counties. Main Street, U.S.A. But there could be more impacting the stock as well. Fox Business shares that “Disney is also bogged down by investors’ diminishing enthusiasm for streaming services as inflation eats into America’s pocketbooks.” Not too long ago, we saw Netflix announced that it had lost 200,000 subscribers and expects to lose millions more. Bloomberg noted that these troubles with Netflix could cause investors to “question whether the later-arriving media companies will sign up enough customers to justify all the money they are spending on fresh programming.” Disney stock and others fell a bit during that time as well. At that point (on April 19th) Disney stock was trading at around $124.98 after hours. EPCOT Disney’s next earnings call is scheduled for May of 2022, at which point we could learn a lot more about what’s happening with the company’s financial situation. We’ll continue to look for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Lawmaker Calls Reedy Creek Vote a ‘Smokescreen’ in Tallahassee — Click Here to Read More Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney Stock Drops to its LOWEST Value for 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Slowly but surely, more entertainment offerings are returning to the Disney parks. Disney California Adventure Tonight is the official return of the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever at Disneyland Park in California. But, Disneyland isn’t the only park getting some nighttime love. Tonight, a spectacular nighttime show returns to Disney California Adventure Park, and we couldn’t be more excited! World of Color returns today, April 22nd, 2022, to Disney California Adventure Park! World of Color at Disney California Adventure This extravagant nighttime spectacular is well-loved by many, but had been missing from the park’s schedule since it closed due to the global pandemic. World of Color Guests can once again view powerful jets of water illuminated by colorful lights, while iconic Disney scenes and music are projected onto a 19,000 square foot wall of water! World of Color There are two shows each night, at 9PM and 10:15PM, so you’ll have more than one chance to catch this burst of aquatic color each day in Disney California Adventure. Though note that times can change. Keep in mind that World of Color will be utilizing a virtual queue. If you want to grab a good spot for the show, you’ll want to look into that. ©Disney But the virtual queue is not technically required to see the show. You can also check to see what the walk-up availability is like (it’s on a first-come, first-served basis). Click here to learn more about the virtual queue! We’ll be sharing more details about World of Color’s return soon, so check back for that! And for the latest Disney parks news, reviews and more, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See the Most Instagrammable Cupcake You’ll See All Day Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you seen World of Color in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post World of Color Makes Its Return to Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are still celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and we’ve already seen, experienced, and eaten so many things! From the introduction of new nighttime shows, to golden statues scattered throughout the parks, and tons of new merchandise, there’s been so much to take in! Dumbo Statue in Magic Kingdom Last month, Disney announced that there would be four NEW merchandise collections coming soon in celebration of the 50th Anniversary. We’ve seen some EARidescent items, a Mickey balloon spirit jersey, and now, we’ve found another balloon-covered item! Today in Magic Kingdom, we spotted this Vault Collection Mickey Balloon Loungefly Backpack! This backpack is a perfect compliment to the Mickey Balloon Spirit Jersey with its bright, fun colors and Mickey balloon pattern covering the bag. Mickey Balloon Loungefly Backpack The front pocket of this backpack features a fun Mickey shape with that retro logo-inspired geometric pattern. Front pocket The backpack is mostly white in terms of its background, with colorful balloons. It also has blue detailing on the straps, the bottom of the bag, and around the zipper. Side view We saw this backpack at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom for $75. Would you pick one up? Tell us in the comments! And keep reading DFB for all the latest Disney news and information! VIDEO: Watch One of Disney’s Famous Balloons Be Made! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new Loungefly backpack? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Retro 50th Anniversary Bag Disney Fans Might Not Be Able to Resist! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To kick off Earth Day – April 22 – in Arctic style, Disneynature’s Polar Bear is now streaming only on Disney+View the full article

Main Street Electrical Parade is BACK in Disneyland Park and to celebrate the return, there’s all kinds of fun foods and merchandise! Look at our buddy We got a sneak peek at some of the merchandise coming soon to the park (and some of it is already online!) and we also got a look at those adorable light-up popcorn buckets and sippers that are now available in the park. But, we’ve been really excited to try some of the snacks, and we got to try a treat out today! The new Electric Sweet & Salty Popcorn is now available in Disneyland Park! New popcorn! This is colorful sweet kettle corn combined with butter-flavored popcorn, and you can find it over at the popcorn stand near “it’s a small world.” Find it over at this cart! We really like this popcorn mix! The kettle corn is slighty sweet and it doesn’t have that artificial fruit flavor that we’ve had in the past, like with the rainbow popcorn at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Delish The sweet combined with the salty to make a great snack, and it’s pretty! Some little pops of color You can get this popcorn for $6.75 OR grab it inside the light-up Elliot Dragon popcorn bucket for $35! Elliot! You can check out what Elliot looks like all lit up right here. Such a fun popcorn bucket Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland food news and updates! Click here to see the other food at Disneyland for the return of nighttime spectaculars! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try out this popcorn? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney's NEW Popcorn Mix is the Best of Both Worlds first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re huge fans of the corn dog nuggets at Casey’s Corner in Disney World, but that’s not the only place to find great hot dogs in a Disney park. In fact, there’s one restaurant in Disneyland that keeps surprising us with interesting hot dog flavors! Sleeping Beauty Castle! You’ll find normal offerings here — like regular hot dogs and chili cheese dogs — but once in a while, you can also get more unique flavors! Now there’s a NEW dog on the block in honor of a special occasion. Do you already know which restaurant we’re heading to? Refreshment Corner in Disneyland is located on Main Street, U.S.A. This spot has some crowd-pleasing eats and snacks, but today we’re here for an interesting NEW hot dog! Refreshment Corner Let’s check out the Electric Relish Dog, which is an all-beef hot dog topped with bacon, a mustard cheese sauce, electric relish, and sport peppers. Just to clarify, the relish is not actually electric (it is safe to eat — we know you were worried ). This relish is named in honor of the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return to the park! So what does an electric relish-topped hot dog taste like? In a word — delicious! The hot dog itself was tasty and filling, but what really set this snack apart was all of the great toppings. Yum! The mustard cheese sauce tasted mostly like cheese with just a hint of mustard (and you already know how we feel about cheese sauce ). A closer look at the toppings Our favorite part was the relish! It brought some sweetness to the hot dog, and all of the ingredients tasted nice and fresh. We also loved the extra crunchy texture from the crisp veggies in this topping. Sweet and spicy Overall, the hot dog was a little bit sweet and also fairly spicy, so if you don’t like spice at all you may want to stay away from this one. But the cheese sauce and relish both balanced out the spice from the peppers, so it wasn’t too hot. If you’d like to give the Electric Relish Dog a try, head to Refreshment Corner and grab one for $11.99! We recommend! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about any more new snacks in the Disney parks. Click here to check out the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade in 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 Would you try the Electric Relish Hot Dog? Let us know in the comments. The post Review: Does Disney’s Electric Relish Hot Dog Taste as SHOCKING As It Sounds? 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’s the weekend, and that means it’s time to treat yo’ self, Disney fans! Disney World You’ve been through a long, hard work week, and you deserve to relax. There are so many ways to celebrate making it through the week, whether that’s a last-minute trip to Disney World, kicking back with your favorite show on Disney+, or doing some online shopping. And if you’re ready to take that shopping spree, then you need to see the FULL list of new Disney items online! Minnie Ears To start with, there are not one, but TWO new pairs of ears online this week! First up we’ve got the Mickey Mouse Birthday Ear Hat, which is simply ADORABLE with the confetti ears and a cupcake on top. It’s on shopDisney for $27.99 but we also spotted it in Disney World — so make sure to pick one up if you’re celebrating another rotation around the sun! We LOVE this fun hat! Also, there’s a new pair of graduation ears in the parks and online, this time honoring the Class of 2022! Like past years’ designs, you’ve got the sparkly black ears with the blue cap and gold tassel — perfect for a post-graduation celebration trip. Congrats Class of 2022! They’re $29.99 per pair online right now, so you can snag a pair before you even get to Disney World! Check Out the Graduation Ears Here! New Collections And if you’ve been excited for the continued releases of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series, then you need to see the latest items that arrived online — all inspired by the Disney classic, Space Mountain! ©Disney The collection includes a pin, a pair of ears, a collectible key, a plush, and a Loungefly backpack. We can’t wait to see the next series online! Click Here to Check Out All the Items Online! Kitchen Items Last on our list of new items is something just for those Turning Red fans out there! This NEW Turning Red Noodle Bowl Set is the perfect addition to your kitchen. ©Disney The set comes with two bowls, one with icons from the movie and the other with Mei in her red panda form. They’re microwave and dishwasher safe, and you can buy the set of two for $29.99. Click Here to Check Out the Bowls! That’s everything new online this week! Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise news and updates, as well as all the information that you need to know from the Disney parks! Click Here to Check Out 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item from this week’s list is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Space Mountain Ears and a 'Turning Red' NOODLE BOWL?! The NEW Disney Items You Can Buy Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article