Disney4me

We’re excited to introduce “Adventure Moments,” a short-form video series that invites you to discover a different kind of magic. In these experiential scenes, we present a first-person look at real-world moments captured during our Adventures by Disney trips. View the full article

We’re trying out one of the most HIDDEN restaurants in Disney World! Ultimate Grilled Cheese If you’ve been to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you might have tried out the Turf Club Bar and Grill or perhaps The Artist’s Palette. But, have you ventured to the tucked-away Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café? This restaurant is hard to find but FEAR NOT! We’re taking you with us! Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café is located at Saratoga Springs Resort, just off of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. It used to be known as Chips & Slices and serves up lunch options for golfers or anyone else who might wander by it. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café The menu here has some more basic refreshments listed, so we’re excited to see how it holds up and if YOU should pay a visit! Atmosphere The outdoor snack counter can be found behind the lobby building, A.K.A. Carriage House, at Saratoga Springs. Head on over to the Golf Pro Shop by the course, and you’ll find Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café near the entrance. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café As we mentioned, most folks don’t know this spot exists, so unless it’s a busy day on the green — you’re likely in for a quiet meal. If you ARE golfing, you can pull right up to the restaurant via your golf cart! All of the seating at the counter is outdoor — so be warned if it looks like rain! Menus are posted at the counter and utensils are self-serve. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café But enough about the atmosphere, let’s talk about the EATS. Eats Let’s take a look at the menu! Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café This spot serves up a few Breakfast options but the real stars are the Deli Sandwiches and Lunch. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café Combos are the name of the game with different options accompanying sandwiches like the Boar’s Head 1/4 lb All-beef Hot Dog, the Boar’s Head Turkey & Swiss Sandwich, the Cucumber Salad Wrap, and more! Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café Looking for a smaller bite? Check out the Snacks selections. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café And for Beverages, you can snag a number of non-alcoholic options or Alcoholic Beverages. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café For our drink, we figured we’d stick with the golf theme and choose none other than an Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite for $4. This sip came in an 11.5-ounce Arizona iced tea can. Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Because this was a “lite” version of an Arnold Palmer, it was a little sourer than a full sugar tea. If you typically love lemon tea, this does the trick! Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Now, on to our sandwiches! First up, we snagged the Ultimate Grilled Cheese for $7.50. As a note, many of the sandwiches were posted as being served with a pickle, but they were out of pickles during our visit. Ultimate Grilled Cheese This grilled cheese is Cheddar, Swiss and American Cheeses melted between two slices of freshly baked Bread. You heard that right! THREE CHEESES. Ultimate Grilled Cheese Ours was grilled PERFECTLY so the bread was golden and beautifully crispy. Warning — you might want to eat this quick! The cheese cools down really quickly and changes the textural components of the sandwich. Ultimate Grilled Cheese But let’s get more interesting with our next eat. Next on the docket, we tried the Chicken Bacon Quesadilla for $9. Chicken Bacon Quesadilla If you snag this one, you can expect Grilled Chicken, Crisp Bacon, and Melted Cheese served with a side of Salsa and Sour Cream. Chicken Bacon Quesadilla This eat was cooked well and the cheese was nice and melty all the way through. We couldn’t taste much of the bacon as it was overpowered by the other flavors but it was still a solid quesadilla. This is another one that’s a safer option for picky eaters and it had a pretty good portion size. Chicken Bacon Quesadilla For another classic, we tried the Tuna Salad Sandwich for $8.50. Tuna Salad Sandwich Get ready for House-made White Albacore Tuna Salad with Lettuce and Tomato. The menu noted that the sandwich would come on a freshly baked White Sub Roll, but ours came on Rye. Tuna Salad Sandwich The rye bread was a great compliment to the tuna and the tuna salad, though basic, was well-balanced. There was just enough mayonnaise to hold the salad together without being overpowering. Tuna Salad Sandwich Overall, this was a solid basic — though not very exciting. Make sure to check with Cast Members about the sandwich bread so you don’t get stuck with something that’s not to your taste! Tuna Salad Sandwich And finally, we tried the Country Club Sandwich for $10.50. The menus lists this one as a golf course classic – triple-decker of fresh Bacon, Roasted Turkey and Swiss Cheese, Deli Ham, and American Cheese with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise served on toasted White Bread. Country Club Sandwich This sandwich just LOOKED filling and sure enough, it was hearty! Each ingredient was portioned well and the fresh toppings were a great compliment to the Boar’s Head meats. Country Club Sandwich This one was another fairly basic eat (We’re noticing a theme here.), but it might be a MUST during your golf day. After all, is there any better way to split up the course than with an Arnold Palmer and a club sandwich? Country Club Sandwich So, should you visit Chip ‘n’ Dale’s? Nosh or Not You SHOULD putt on over to Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café if… You’re golfing at Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. This is an easily accessible and tasty spot right by the course. The resort is crowded and you don’t want to wait for a meal at the other restaurants. This spot is tucked away and usually isn’t too busy. You’re craving the classics. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s takes classic sandwiches and does them well. You should putt AWAY from Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café if… You’re looking for something more exciting. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s is a great amenity for golfers, but it’s certainly not worth going out of your way to eat here. The weather is bad. All of the seating is outdoors! You’ve got groceries in your room. Most of the eats at this spot could easily be made in your Saratoga Springs hotel room for much cheaper. Overall We enjoyed our meal at Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café, but this spot just isn’t exciting enough to warrant too many return trips. If you’re cruising over from the golf course, it’s a GREAT amenity. Otherwise, you’re better off hitting up the other Saratoga Springs restaurants. The atmosphere was very quiet and peaceful, unlike most Disney World restaurants around lunchtime. That’s certainly a point in its favor! But, it started POURING on us during our visit and the umbrella on our table certainly didn’t help keep anything dry. Plus, most rooms at Saratoga Springs feature kitchenettes or full kitchens. Though the eats here were good, they were also SUPER basic — exactly the kind of thing you could whip up in your room. Don’t spend $7.50 on a grilled cheese when you’ve got a stovetop and groceries in the room! Nothing was explicitly bad about this spot, it’s just designed to be useful to golfers. If you’re a golfer in need of a bite, GREAT, otherwise don’t worry about adding Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café to your Disney eats bucket list. Want to see our latest review of another Saratoga Springs spot? 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. Would you swing by this spot? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Chip 'n' Dale's Cafe Is a HIDDEN Restaurant That Serves Up Classic Eats in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might have thought that you’d seen it all when it comes to Minnie Ears, but Disney might have just proved you WRONG! It’s HERE! In just a few days, the Main Street Electrical Parade will be officially returning to Disneyland Park in California with a brand new finale, an EPIC popcorn bucket, the most adorable Disney cup we’ve ever seen, merchandise, specialty food packages, and more! We were lucky enough to attend a media preview of the Main Street Electrical Parade recently and we even got to see the brand new Minnie ears that honor this classic nighttime show. But now, those ears have popped up somewhere a bit unexpected! Disney World might not be getting the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade itself, but it has received…the Main Street Electrical Parade Minnie Ears! (We’ll take it for now!) YAY! We actually found these ears over at The Darkroom in Disney’s Hollywood Studios of all places! They’re priced at $39.99. Folks, these ears are EPIC for so many reasons. They have Mickey on one side… We Love You Mickey! …Elliot on the other, and all kinds of music notes scattered throughout. Aww It’s Elliot Plus, how can you NOT love that big yellow bow with a classic Mickey shape in the center and even more musical notes?! Anyone else have this parade’s catchy tune stuck in their heads? No? Just us? Okay… . So Great! The back of the ears is truly just as amazing as the front. One one side they say “Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary”… A Big Anniversary! …and they feature a train and more music notes on the other side. Do You Love Them? To make things even better, these ears GLOW IN THE DARK. C’MON! (We can hear wallets everywhere crying now.) They Glow! The ears are from Loungefly and if you want them, you’re going to have to move FAST. The Cast Member we spoke to said that the ones that had been placed on the shop’s shelves were basically IT. The Cast Member shared that they didn’t really get a lot of these ears in stock so there are barely any available in the back for when those on the floor run out. In other words, you better run like the wind if you want a pair. (Though note that there could be restocks in the future, so you’ll want to keep checking back!) Not Many Left Again, we were surprised to find these had made their way to Hollywood Studios so soon, considering the Main Street Electrical Parade is officially returning to Disneyland (not Disney World) tomorrow. But Disneyland merchandise can make its way over to the other parks, so we were excited to see them! Buying these could be a small way to celebrate the return of this much beloved and classic entertainment option…even if it’s coming back to a totally different park! Loungefly Ears Remember that the Main Street Electrical Parade will officially be back in Disneyland on April 22nd. You can check out our photos and videos of the parade here, and get a sneak peek at the new finale! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to learn more about the dining packages for the Main Street Electrical Parade 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 bringing home these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post RED ALERT! Main Street Electrical Parade Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas was struck by a cargo ship while docked in Freeport, Bahamas on Wednesday. View the full article

Universal Studios stage shows features animals, movie makeup magic, Bourne in action View the full article

Evenings in Disneyland just got a lot more magical! Disneyland Forever fireworks © Disney Since Disneyland Resort reopened following the closure in 2020, much of their regular nighttime entertainment has remained unavailable. While Mickey’s Mix Magic fireworks did come back to Disneyland Park in the summer of 2021, we’ve been waiting on the return of other classics like the Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever fireworks in Disneyland Park, and World of Color in Disney California Adventure. Main Street Electrical Parade JUST returned, and now ANOTHER nighttime spectacular is BACK! That’s right, the Disneyland Forever Fireworks are BACK! They weren’t supposed to return until Friday, April 22nd, but Disney surprised guests in the park tonight with their return! So, there you have it! The Disneyland Forever Fireworks are BACK! Woohoo! We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more updates to the entertainment offerings around all of the Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest info! Click here to see the return of 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 Will you be heading to Disneyland soon to check out the fireworks? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to a media event for the return of nighttime spectaculars by Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Disneyland Forever Fireworks Are BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A bunch of nighttime entertainment is coming back to Disneyland Resort! Mickey’s Mix Magic After an extended hiatus after the park’s closure in 2020, several nighttime shows are returning to Disneyland. Fantasmic!, Disneyland Forever, World of Color, and Main Street Electrical Parade are all coming back! Main Street Electrical Parade was set to return this Friday, April 22nd (with a brand new finale!), BUT the parade has returned EARLY! The Main Street Electrical Parade is back in Disneyland! Disney announced to the crowd in the park tonight that a SURPRISE performance of the parade would be happening! These floats and the parade celebrate the idea of togetherness, and feature tons of popular Disney and Pixar Characters, like Moana, Pocahontas, Anna and Elsa, and more! So cool! This float is seriously HUGE! Look at all of those characters! The parade then ended with a small world float! We love it! We’re so excited to see more nighttime entertainment return to Disneyland, and we loved capturing these moments from the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to check out the new Main Street Electrical Parade MERCH coming to Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be going to Disneyland soon to check out the returned parade?! Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to a media event for the return of nighttime spectaculars by Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Main Street Electrical Parade Is BACK in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The countdown of the return of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” to Disneyland park is almost over. Just two nights until this beloved nighttime spectacular is officially back and celebrating its 50th anniversary year. But I have some super exciting news… you can enjoy an early sneak peek performance TONIGHT at 11:30pm EST/8:30pm PST! Check out […]View the full article

WATCH LIVE: Disney Parks LIVE Special EventView the full article

Disneyland Resort will see the return of nighttime spectaculars very soon, and we can’t wait! Main Street Electrical Parade In fact, some of the nighttime entertainment will be returning THIS Friday, April 22nd. One of those offerings is Main Street Electrical Parade, which will return to Disneyland Park. There are many celebrations happening for the return of the parade, including some new merchandise that will be released. We’ve already seen a sneak peek at some of the new parade merchandise coming soon Disneyland, but now, we have a FIRST LOOK at a few of the items in person! First up, we have a new pair of Minnie ears! These have Mickey on one ear and Elliot on the other, with a bunch of music notes scattered around and a big yellow bow! New ears!! The back of the ears say “Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary” on one ear, since this year is the 50th anniversary of the parade at Disneyland! The other ear has a train along with more of those musical notes! These are Loungefly ears and the band is bright pink. Back of the new ears Next up, we have a whole new collection of Wishables! They’re the floats from the parade! Wishables! We have the bee and one of the turtles (also, peep that Main Street Electrical Parade mug!)… So fun! …then we have the train and the other turtle… Which is your favorite? …and finally, there is Elliot the dragon and the Main Street Electrical Parade float! LOVE! These Wishables are actually being released on shopDisney on Friday, and they GLOW IN THE DARK! We can’t wait for this stuff to be released in Disneyland! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see all the new light-up SIPPER coming to Disneyland for the parade! 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 Which piece of merchandise are you the most excited about? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to a media event by Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post See the NEW Main Street Electrical EARS and Spirit Jersey Coming to Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The nighttime parade is coming back SOON to Disneyland! Main Street Electrical Parade Main Street Electrical Parade is returning to Disneyland Park this Friday, April 22nd, and it has a whole new finale! With the return of the parade also comes a special dining package as well as some themed snacks. But, that’s not all, because there is also special merchandise, and we may have just found the best item you can get! Check out the NEW Main Street Electrical Parade Turtle Premium Sipper! Absolutely amazing This little guy actually LIGHTS UP! Look at those turtle glasses, too. It’s so stinkin’ adorable. The glasses are just great Well be sure to show you it lit up once it gets dark outside! The strap also features a bunch of fun designs on it, like the other Main Street Electrical Parade floats! It also has the number 50 on it because this year is the 50th anniversary of the parade at Disneyland. The glasses are just great The sipper will be available starting Friday, April 22nd, to celebrate the return of the parade! We love him Disney said this sipper will be available at various locations in Disneyland Park “throughout the summer season,” like over at Refreshment Corner and Red Rose Taverne. You can find out more about the pricing right here. A look inside! These sippers will be limited to 2 per person, per transaction. We expect them to be very popular, but they also should be around throughout the summer as Disney said, so hopefully everyone has a chance to grab one! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see all of the SNACKS at Disneyland in celebration of the returning parade! 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 getting this sipper for yourself? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to a media event by Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: Okay, this is THE Most Adorable Disney Cup We’ve Ever Seen! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you ever have enough Disney popcorn buckets? All FOUR Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets! Okay, some of you are probably saying “uh, YES!” but we do know that many of you collect the Disney popcorn buckets, and we don’t blame you, because there are so many fun ones! From Figment to Mickey balloons to the special ones we see for the holidays, it’s hard to resist grabbing them ALL. And now, there’s a NEW popcorn bucket coming to Disneyland that you’re going to want to get your hands on! Check out the NEW Elliot Dragon Premium Popcorn Bucket! How awesome is he?! He’s here to celebrate the return of Main Street Electrical Parade to Disneyland (which will happen this Friday, April 22nd!). We already got a sneak peek of this bucket, but now we actually get to see it in person! LOOK AT HIM Just like the Turtle Sipper, Elliot Dragon also LIGHTS UP! That will be useful to help you find your popcorn in the dark after the parade ends. We can’t wait until it gets dark to show you! You can reach the popcorn through the compartment on Elliot’s back. The popcorn is hiding! And, look at the designs on the strap, featuring the other floats in the Main Street Electrical Parade as well as the 50 to celebrate 50 years of the parade at Disneyland! So cool! We can’t get over how fun this popcorn bucket is! How cute?! The Elliot Dragon bucket should be available starting this Friday, April 22nd, at various locations in Disneyland Park, including Refreshment Corner, “throughout the summer season.” Will you be getting one? The popcorn buckets are limited to 2 per person, per transaction. But, even if these sell out initially, they SHOULD come back in stock since Disney said they’ll be available throughout the summer. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see all of the food at Disneyland for the nighttime entertainment! 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 do you think of this popcorn bucket? Is it a must-have for your collection? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to a media event by Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FIRST LOOK at the NEW Main Street Electrical Parade Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has made some pretty awesome Marvel Mickey and Minnie ears over the years! Loki Ears We’ve seen Captain America ears, Loki ears, Spider-Man ears, and even Wanda (or Scarlet Witch) ears. But, we want MORE, Disney! Give us ALLLLL of the Marvel hero (and villain) ears. Luckily, it seems like Disney is listening, because one Marvel hero just got a NEW pair of ears over in Disneyland! Check out these NEW Captain Marvel ears!! New ears alert! Yeah, you’re seeing that right — they have a MOHAWK! Captain Marvel’s signature mohawk, in fact. Mohawk ears?! But that does make these ears look a bit…fuzzy? We don’t know how to feel. What does everyone think?! On the back, these ears have “Higher Further Faster” on one of the ears, which is basically Captain Marvel’s motto. It’s for sure a high mohawk! They definitely make a big statement! Very yellow We found these in World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $29.99. Would you wear these? So, if you’ve never been brave enough to cut your hair into a mohawk, you can try one out temporarily with these ears! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out ALL of the foodie-themed ears we’ve seen 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 What do you think of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post We Found MOHAWK MICKEY EARS in Disneyland, Y’all! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. There have been a lot of changes to mask requirements around the country lately, and there may be more to come. Face mask Recently, many airlines as well as airports removed their mask mandates, as did rideshare services like Uber. A judge in Florida recently voided the federal mask mandate on public transportation, but now, that could change. The United States Department of Justice is appealing the court ruling that said the federal government’s travel mask mandate was unlawful, according to ABC News. The court ruling recently ended the U.S.’s mask mandate on public transportation. Mask Sign The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that masks are still necessary on planes, inside airports, and at other transportation hubs. They wrote in a statement: “It is CDC’s continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health.” Mask Sign at the Monorail “CDC’s number one priority is protecting the public health of our nation. As we have said before, wearing masks is most beneficial in crowded or poorly ventilated locations, such as the transportation corridor,” the CDC said, according to CBS News. Signage in Disneyland Yesterday, the Biden administration announced that it intending to appeal the Judge’s ruling that struck down the CDC’s mask requirement but ONLY if the CDC “decides that extending the measure is necessary,”according to The New York Times. Mask Sign Do note that after the national mask mandate was ruled as unlawful, Disney World made masks optional on all transportation, as they were previously a requirement. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates regarding the mask ruling and appeal, so stay tuned to DFB for news. Click here to check out the new face mask policy at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Why the Removal of Mask Requirements on Public Transportation Might Not Be Permanent first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

IT IS TIME, FOLKS. What time is it? Well, it’s time for your world to be ROCKED when it comes to…ice cream! Salt & Straw in Disney Springs You’ve had vanilla ice cream, cookies ‘n’ cream, and maybe even a rocky road or two. Maybe you consider yourself to be an expert in the ice cream department, or you’re a soft serve pro. But the ice cream you’re about to learn about is probably unlike anything you’ve EVER experienced before. Salt & Straw has officially made its way to the Most Magical Place on Earth and is now OPEN in Disney Springs! They’ve been serving up some funky and unexpected ice cream flavors over in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, and now us Disney World fans can get our hands on the goods too. Of course, we HAD to make our way over to Disney Springs to try a whole bunch of their ice cream flavors and we’re bringing you all of our thoughts — let’s get into it! Atmosphere On the outside of Salt & Straw you’ll find a GIANT ice cream cone (not real, of course — such a shame there!). If you’re searching for it, you’ll find Salt & Straw over on the West Side of Disney Springs — close to the AMC Theatre and Splitsville. Fun details! There are all kinds of fun signs and details on the outside (and the inside too), like one sign that says Salt & Straw “the most delicious decision you’ll make today.” We can’t say we disagree! Love It! Also, anyone else getting waffle cone vibes from the brown design on the sides of the building? We love that! Are You Ready?! Inside, you’ll find more of that waffle cone vibe, as well as lots of woods and some darker colors, with pops of other colors in between! There are more great signs in here, including one that encourages you to eat some ice cream if you ever stop believing — sound advice we can get behind. Yes. 100% Yes The inside of the Salt & Straw space is a bit tight, so that’s something to keep in mind. It’s meant to be more of a grab-and-go type of situation, not a grab-and-sit-inside spot. Inside Salt & Straw There’s an order counter, with the check-out area on one side. Waiting for a scoop! You’ll also find a small freezer for grabbing Pints To-Go. Pints On the opposite wall, there are 2 little shelves with merchandise from the shop. There are fun tumblers themed to Florida (appropriate!), and ice cream scoops (again, VERY appropriate!). Souvenir Scoop Again, as we noted above, you’ll have to get all your ice cream to-go because there is no seating inside. Another thing to note is that it can sometimes feel a little cramped inside, particularly if a lot of people are hanging around tasting flavors. So you may need to push your way through the crowds a tiny bit if there’s a decent amount of people in front of you. Speaking of tasting flavors, an important thing to know is that you can taste AS MANY FLAVORS as you want here! Yes — taste away folks! There are little spoons used for tasting and tiny trap doors at waist level for you to toss those spoons away. For the Arbequina Olive Oil, Salt & Straw gives the following description, “Ice cream illuminates this incredible Oregon olive oil‘s velvety texture and tropical, grassy notes. At once simple and wildly complex.” In our opinion, the ice cream had a nice subtle olive oil flavor, much more subtle than, say, the Olive Oil Cake over at Wine Bar George. But, be warned — the ice cream isn’t as sweet as a regular vanilla. BUT it is, what the Salt & Straw team calls, the flavor that “should be the NEW vanilla.” Arbequina Olive Oil, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, Bottomless Limes, and The Adventurous Llamanaut We were told that this is one that could go particularly well on pies, cobblers, and the like as an a la mode option, and we could DEFINITELY see that. If you happen to catch us around Thanksgiving time, don’t be surprised if you see us lugging around a few pints of this flavor to use at home. Hey, someone has to be the holiday hero right?! (Trust us, your fam will thank you for bringing this instead of that weird cobbler you tried to piece together using Pinterest ) Arbequina Olive Oil Next we had the vegan Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip. Salt & Straw notes that in this treat, “Coconut and pure Oregon mint oil coalesce into a delicate, floral ice cream, freckled with organic dark chocolate.” This ice cream TOTALLY SURPRISED us! It was incredible! For starters, we would’ve had no idea this was vegan ice cream had we not known in advance. Though we will say that the texture of this one is not quite as creamy as its non-vegan counterparts! We didn’t get a strong coconut flavor. Instead, we mostly tasted a really high quality mint and that melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. It was awesome and vegan eaters should be very excited! Truly, this blows away some of the other dairy-free ice cream we’ve had. Oooo Mint Chocolate Chip! Then it was time to try a seasonal flavor — Bottomless Limes! This ice cream was actually inspired by a story from Rae, a 12-year-old. (The seasonal ice creams this month were inspired by stories written by kids!) Truly, only the boundless imagination of a child could come up with some of this stuff! According to Rae, there’s a holiday called Hole Day…? As the description for this ice cream goes, “Ever wonder why we celebrate Hole Day? Why do we hang string lights and turtle decorations? Why do we eat key lime pie ice cream for dinner on Hole Day?” Well Salt & Straw has created an ice cream to celebrate this most mysterious holiday. With this treat, they “ribbon in Key Lime cheesecake with hunks of golden pie crust, crystallized with brown sugar and ginger, and shards of sprinkle-studded chocolate bark.” This ice cream really tasted just like Key Lime Pie! We got that fresh lime flavor and it even had that delicious graham cracker goodness in it. So if Key Lime Pie is your jam, you’ll want to eat this ice cream by the bowl-ful! Bottomless Lime And finally, we ended this flight with The Adventurous Llamanaut — this is another creation from this month’s series, inspired by kids’ stories. This particular ice cream was inspired by a story from Asher, age 7. According to Asher, “Llamanaut is a little llama who wants to be an astronaut. She loves to do the moonwalk. So she goes to the NASA shop. She gets landing gear and engine and adds it to her ship. She goes to space and sees all of the plants. She gets distracted by the Milky Way. She was the first llama in space!” EPIC. The ice cream features “pink and blue marshmallow ‘milky way’ fluff glistening against purple-y pitch dark cherry ice cream.” This ice cream certainly lives up to its adventurous title! We’re not going to lie, we did fear that the Maraschino cherries would give it an artificial, medicine-type flavor but they didn’t! Instead, this ice cream had a great subtle cherry flavor with a little BURST of sweetness from the marshmallow. That llama was really onto something here. The Adventurous Llamanaut So how much does the ice cream at Salt & Straw cost? The prices are included in some of our images above, but we’ll note it again here. A single scoop is $6.95, a Double Scoop is $9.50, a Kid’s Scoop is $5.75, a Flight of Four Scoops is $14.75, and a Pint is $12.95. You can also get a Waffle Cone for an additional $2. What Would You Get? Add-ons include Sprinkles for an additional $0.50, or a Split Scoop for an additional $0.50. And that’s our look at the ice cream flavors we got to try from Salt & Straw! Nosh Or Not Stop by Salt & Straw if… You love ice cream. DUH! This shop truly is an ice cream lover’s dream! If you’re all about this chilly dessert, this should be on your must-try list. You like inventive and unique flavors. While there are some very accessible flavors here (accessible, but elevated), there are also some SUPER unique flavors. Some of the options here go well beyond the usual vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. And the flavors are constantly changing (each month), so you’ll want to come back to see what new things have arrived. Who knows?! If we’re lucky maybe we’ll even get Turkey-flavored ice cream or ice cream with BUGS!! You want to pick up pints of ice cream to take home. This could be a fun selling point of Salt & Straw for you — you can grab a whole pint of your favorite flavor to have later! So if you’re local to the Orlando area or staying in a place with adequate freezing power to keep these cold during your stay, these could be a wonderful option! Salt & Straw Skip Salt & Straw if… You have SUUUPER picky eaters in your group. Again, there are some accessible flavors here, but none are totally plain. We do think that some of the more classic flavors will satisfy pickier palettes, but there’s no denying that they’re not quite as “standard” as what you’d find at other places. Just remember that you can taste the flavors here so that could help you pick which ones are best for you! You want to sit down and enjoy a snack. There is no seating inside Salt & Straw, so you’ll have to get your ice cream to-go. You want fancy sundaes and shakes. If you’re looking for specific ice cream treats like those, you might be better off visiting Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop or a spot like Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. The ice cream flavors themselves are the stars here, so there’s nothing really in terms of sundaes or creations like that. Overall Overall, this is probably some of the best ice cream you’ll find on Disney World property. The flavors here are unique and feature ingredients you probably won’t find combined in this way anywhere else. And you can really tell how high quality the items are, particularly since Salt & Straw creates small batch ice cream utilizing local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Whether you come in just for a single scoop, or you stop at this place time and time again to see what monthly specials are available, it’s a paradise for ice cream lovers, sweet treat fans, and those who are simply looking for an adventurous experience when it comes to food. We’re truly looking forward to seeing what Salt & Straw comes up with next. Salt & Straw Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see some of the BIZARRE flavors Salt & Straw has offered at other locations in the past! 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. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Salt & Straw for their media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Are you going to try the ice cream at Salt & Straw? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Salt & Straw Will CHANGE the Way You Think About Ice Cream in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The heavy spring break crowds may be mostly over for Disney World, but spring break is just getting started! Spring Break! Sure, we’ve just celebrated Easter and are looking forward to Mother’s Day, but we still have time to hang 10, catch some rays, and celebrate spring break at Disney World. And now, there’s a way to celebrate spring break without ever stepping foot in a park! If you want to really celebrate Spring Break, you’ll want to head on over to Disney Springs. Disney Springs Break presented by Havaianas is going BIG on the celebration from April 21st through 24th and you’re ALL invited! Join the party! Just make your way over to Waterview Park, which is between the BOATHOUSE and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. There, you’ll find THE Spring Break party. Every day from 2PM to 11PM, you’ll enjoy DJs and live entertainment, as well as some fun beach activities. Sand artists will create works of art before your eyes, AND you’ll be able to try out sand sculpting yourself. If you’re still feeling creative, help paint some surfboards. Sand art at Animal Kingdom There will also be a lot of fun photo ops, like a surf shack, a gigantic Havaianas flip flop, and a surf-inspired backdrop. Havaianas will also have their spring collection on hand if you need some new appropriate beach footwear. ©Disney So be sure to head on over to Disney Springs for all the spring break fun — be sure to use hashtag #havaspringbreak when sharing your good times on social media. We’ll let you know about other events and activities 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. Will you be heading to Disney Springs for the Spring Break party? Let us know in the comments! The post The Spring Break Offering You Didn't Expect in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost May 4th, and you know what that means… Stormtrooper …lots of Star Wars-themed fun! While you may not be able to spend the day in Galaxy’s Edge or at the Galactic Starcruiser, there are so many other ways to celebrate. And with Vera Bradley’s new Star Wars collaboration, you’ll be able to grab some galaxy-approved goodies to celebrate! Vera Bradley’s Star Wars-inspired patterns will be coming to a galaxy near you on Wednesday, May 4th (ensuring that the force will be with you)! The new patterns will come in bags, apparel, home décor, and more! Vera Bradley gave an exclusive sneak peek of the patterns via Facebook! The first one looks like mandalas of Star Wars characters and symbols, including the Death Star, Darth Vader, R2-D2, and more! There’s so much detail! | ©Vera Bradley Some major flower power comes with the next one! It includes some more iconic scenes, characters, and symbols…with Vera Bradley’s signature touch of floral! The floral is so cute! | ©Vera Bradley The last pattern they showed also included floral, as well as the same icons used on the previous patterns! Another floral pattern | ©Vera Bradley So bring the force home on May 4th by grabbing some items from this collection! In the meantime, keep checking back here for the latest Disney news! Are you a big Star Wars Fan? Check out the Star Wars Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which pattern is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Sneak Peek at Vera Bradley's New 'Star Wars' Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey there, DFB friends! We’re here with what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle In just a few days there have been a lot of changes in Magic Kingdom! There was a very short-lived pre-parade, a selection of treats inspired by candy bars, and we can’t forget to mention the return of traditional character meet-and-greets! Read all about it here! Magic Kingdom Food Updates We visited Main Street Confectionery to try three new candy-themed treats, including the 3 Musketeers Quesitos for $4.99. This Puerto Rican pastry twist was filled with cream cheese and drizzled with chocolate. It’s a quesito! The Dove Chocolate Rugelach was $4.99, and it was made with buttery dough rolled in chocolate and baked. Dove Chocolate Rugelach And the Snickers Pound Cake for $5.29 was vanilla pound cake topped with caramel syrup, chocolate drizzle, crumbled nougat, and peanut pieces. Snickers Pound Cake We really enjoyed all three treats, and if you’re a candy person you might want to give them a try! Read our review of these Main Street Confectionery treats here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates At Tomorrowland Light and Power Co., we noticed there was a wall up on the left side of the building, and all side exits were closed off from the store. Tomorrow Light & Power Co. Construction On Main Street, U.S.A., the construction walls that were placed by Plaza Ice Cream last week were moved near Casey’s Corner. Construction moved The Springtime Pre-Parade debuted over Easter weekend! It was a shortened version of the Easter Parade (hence the pre-parade name) that ran prior to the Festival of Fantasy Parade. Easter Parade It ran twice per day before the Festival of Fantasy Parade on Saturday and Sunday only, and it featured unique (and rare!) characters like Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny! Check out more photos of the Easter Pre-Parade here! And earlier this week, the Festival of Fantasy Parade brought back couples! We saw Minnie with Mickey, Anna with Elsa, Belle with the Beast, and Cinderella with Prince Charming. Festival of Fantasy Prince Naveen and Tiana also reunited, as well as Mickey and Minnie! Click here for more photos of the iconic couples in the Festival of Fantasy Parade! We spotted Celebrate Mom signs in Emporium and Star Traders for Mother’s Day. Celebrate mom! Disney updated their transportation mask policy and a new sign was placed at First Aid, which still requires masks to be worn in First Aid regardless of vaccination status. First Aid Mask Sign And mask policy signs were taken down at the Monorail entrances, as masks are now optional on all forms of Disney World transportation. Mask sign removed The new mask policy update applies to Disney transportation methods such as buses, the Monorail, and the Disney Skyliner, which was already mask optional. Read more about Disney World’s updated mask policy here. And character hugs are back! That’s right, traditional character meet-and-greets have returned to Disney World, and in Magic Kingdom you can once again hug Mickey at the Town Square Theater. We FINALLY can hug Mickey! There are also Disney Princesses you can hug (and some evil stepsisters too!). Characters like Buzz and Stitch are still engaging with guests from a distance, so we’ll update the list if things change. Here’s a full list of all the characters you can hug in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium At Emporium, we found four Turning Red Dolls inspired by characters from the film. They cost $16.99 each. ‘Turning Red’ Dolls We also found five Princess Crown Keychains, including the crowns of Tiana, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Aurora for $19.99 each. Princess Crown Keychains There was a 50th Anniversary Baseball for $14.99. 50th Anniversary Baseball And we also found Mickey Rock Candy Sticks for $6.49 per package. Mickey Rock Candy Sticks The 2022 Graduation Ears arrived for $29.99. 2022 Graduation Ears Emporium had the Mickey Stay Cool Water Bottle we’ve seen in other Disney Parks for $15… Mickey Water Bottle …as well as the Minnie and Figaro Water Bottle for $15. Minnie Water Bottle There was also a pink Disney Princess Water Bottle for $13… Disney Princess Water Bottle …and a Toy Story Water Bottle for $13. Toy Story Bottle Bright Orchid Minnie Ears arrived for $29.99. These ears come in a deep pink (or orchid) color, with lots of sequins for sparkles. Orchid Ears The bow is made of a satin material and pink lovers might want to grab a pair ASAP! Click here for more photos of the Orchid Minnie Ears! Turning Red Ears also arrived for $29.99! We’ve seen these ears online as well as around Disneyland and Disney World. ‘Turning Red’ Ears One ear features Meilin Lee in her Red Panda form, and the other ear features MeiMei herself! Get the Turning Red Ears online here! Emporium also had a Minnie Loungefly Mini Backpack for $85… Minnie Loungefly Backpack …and new Mandalorian nuiMOs Outfits for $12.99 each. The Mandalorian nuiMOs Outfits And autograph books came back! Now that you can hug characters again, that means you can also ask for autographs. We spotted them throughout Disney World for $14.99 each, including this new 50th Anniversary Autograph Book. 50th Anniversary Autograph Book Other returning designs made their way to Disney World, so grab a pen and collect some autographs on your next Disney World trip! Check out the return of autograph books here! Uptown Jewelers Uptown Jewelers had a new Hulk Smash Pandora Charm for $70, which you can see attached to this bracelet here. Hulk Smash Pandora Charm A new 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection was released, including a Wallet for $168… Wallet …a Satchel for $268… Satchel Bag …and a Tote Bag for $298. Tote Bag This collection features the blue background 50th anniversary pattern we’ve seen on many souvenirs, and you can find it at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom! Here are more photos of the new 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection! Big Top Souvenirs Big Top Souvenirs had the newest Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Series, themed after Pirates of the Caribbean! This collection comes with Pirate Ears for $34.99… Pirates of the Caribbean Ears …a Pirate Pin for $29.99… Mickey Pin …a Pirate Loungefly Mini Backpack for $85… Loungefly Backpack …and a Stuffed Pirate Plush for $34.99. Pirate Mickey Plush! We’re keeping an eye out for when this collection lands online! Check out more photos of the Main Attraction Mickey Mouse Pirates of the Caribbean Collection! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. had new EPCOT Flower & Garden Festivals Phone Cases at the Made Kiosk for $29.99. EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Phone Cases And there was also a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Magnet for $9.99. Tomorrowland Magnet You can visit this store in the Tomorrowland area of Magic Kingdom! Check our the time we got stuck on the PeopleMover in Tomorrowland! Frontier Trading Post And finally, Frontier Trading Post had an Earth Day Pin for $16.99. Earth Day Pin That’s all from Magic Kingdom! You never know what might happen in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Find out if you qualify to see Magic Kingdom fireworks from an exclusive location! 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 Magic Kingdom recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Seriously, What DIDN'T Happen?? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The face mask policies have changed several times in Disney World over the past couple of years, and now, they have changed once again. Previous Disney World mask signage When Disney World first reopened in July of 2020, face masks were required almost everywhere. That later changed to face masks becoming optional outside, and then again becoming optional almost everywhere for vaccinated guests. The only place that has kept mask requirements in place for everyone (ages 2 and older) was on enclosed transportation like the Monorail. But, that has now changed. Disney announced recently that masks are no longer required on any transportation in Disney World. The mask requirement had previously been lifted on the Disney Skyliner and other open transportation, but now, masks are not required on any form of Disney transportation. Monorail without mask requirements So, we checked out what Disney transportation looks like now that this new policy is in effect. Face mask signage has been removed from the entrance to the Express Monorail at Magic Kingdom. Face Mask signage removed While at the Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we noticed that the signage here has also been removed. No more face mask signs And, there is no more signage at the Monorail entrance to Magic Kingdom at the Transportation and Ticket Center. No signs There is also no face mask signage up near the loading area of the Transportation and Ticket Center, where the majority of people waiting for the Monorail were not wearing masks. Transportation and Ticket Center We also noticed the signage was gone over at the Monorail station at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. No signs to be seen And, people waiting for the Monorail also didn’t have any masks on or with them that could be seen. Grand Floridian Station Once on the Monorail, we noticed many people were not wearing face masks anymore. No face masks But, when we rode the Monorail later in the day, about half of the people in our compartment were choosing to wear face masks. Some guests are still choosing to wear masks Riding it again, we didn’t see many people with masks on… …but, on another trip, there were a few people wearing face masks. Some masks Note that face masks signs are still up at the First Aid Centers in Disney World. Masks are not required if you’re just stopping in the front to grab something quick like a bandaid or ibuprofen, but they ARE required if you need to go into the back area or further inside the First Aid Center for any reason. First Aid Mask Sign We’ll be sure to keep you informed on any other changes made to Disney World’s health and safety policies, so stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to see the new mask policy at Orlando International Airport Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next trip to Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post FIRST LOOK at Masks No Longer Being Required on Disney World Transportation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This Friday, three nighttime shows are returning to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Very soon, we’ll be able to watch the Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever, and World of Color! Not only are these shows finally returning, but Main Street Electrical Parade is also debuting some new floats and a brand new finale! ©Disney We recently shared that you would be able to purchase a Main Street Electrical Parade popcorn bucket and cup in celebration of its return (plus some brand new merchandise, too!) and now we have more information about pricing and where you can find them! At the Red Rose Taverne, you can grab the Light-up Turtle Premium Sipper for $29.79 and the Main Street Electrical Parade Lightbulb Sipper for $16.29. Disney did not share information about the Lightbulb Sipper in the announcement. Menu at Red Rose Taverne ©️Disney At the Refreshment Corner, you can get both sippers, plus the Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket! The Elliot Dragon Bucket is $33.49 and will be served with Firefly Chips which are corn chips topped with chili, cheddar, jack cheese, and jalapeños. Menu at Refreshment Corner ©️Disney We’ll let you know if we see these specialty items show up on any other menus, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest information! Having Trouble Booking a Dining Package For Main Street Electrical Parade in Disneyland? Same. 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 Which item are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find the Main Street Electrical Bucket and Cups in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you know DFB, you know we are big fans of foodie festivals. Amare Cocktail If you agree with us, then you probably know all about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. But did you catch our recent post about another annual food and wine event at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Walt Disney World? Keep reading to see what feature is returning to the event for the first time since 2019! The Swan and Dolphin Resort is right next to EPCOT, offers many of the same amenities as Disney Resort hotels do, and will be hosting their 2022 Food & Wine Classic on November 11th & November 12th, 2022, from 5:30PM to 9:30PM (both nights). The event offers a “street party festival with unlimited tastings of culinary selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants plus bottomless wine, beer, and beverage samplings,” and costs $165 per person. But that’s not all — they also announced the return of their seminars! Plenty of great live entertainment! For the first time since 2019, guests of this event can attend education seminars that “expand their knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, or pasta-making through hands-on learning experiences led by the resort’s award-winning food and beverage team.” The 2022 seminar line-up has: Pasta Making Wine Blending It’s Better to Wine in Italian (Italian Wines) Base to Bubbles (Champagne) Beer, Please Craft Cocktails We enjoy this event every year! The seminars will take place on both days, prior to the outdoor festival. Beverage seminar tickets are $75 per person, excluding tax. Pasta Making tickets are $95 per person, excluding tax. Guests will need separate tickets for all seminars, and space is limited. You can find the dates and times for each seminar here! So grab your seminar tickets now, and check back here for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending this event? Let us know in the comments! The post Seminars Are Returning for the 2022 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Doing rope drop during your next visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? If so, you’re going to need to fuel up for the long day ahead of you. We love visiting our favorite toys! With that in mind, we tried out the adult Breakfast Bowl from Woody’s Lunch Box again! We’ve tried this in the past, but felt like an updated review was needed! So keep reading to see if this breakfast option is the right one for you! We love a good breakfast bowl, and the adult Breakfast Bowl at Woody’s Lunch Box doesn’t disappoint. It’s been a while since we have shared a big review on this classic eat, so we thought we’d try out this fan-favorite dish to see how it’s holding up. You can find the adult Breakfast Bowl at Woody’s Lunch Box ( in Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios) for $8.79. The bowl is packed with potato barrels, smothered in smoked brisket, scrambled eggs, and country gravy. The finishing touch is the green onion garnish on top. A kid’s version is also available for $5.49. The breakfast bowl! Now, down to the details. This bowl was a very hearty portion! If you’re a fan of a light breakfast, you can split it with someone else. But if you’re like us and like large portions for breakfast, then you can get this bowl for just yourself! The bowl came with a lot of gravy, which was delicious, warm, and creamy. The green onions were fresh and crisp. This bowl is packed! We would have liked to have more brisket in our bowl. The brisket we did have was drowned in gravy, so the brisket was difficult to taste it. The tater tots also softened from the gravy pretty quickly. So if you like a crisper tater tot, we recommend getting the gravy on the side, and just dipping each fork-full into the gravy. Look at all that gravy! When it comes down to it, if you’re a fan of potatoes or biscuits and gravy for breakfast, this breakfast bowl is for you. If you don’t like heavy food in the morning, then you may want to try something else! We really liked this option and thought it was a great value for the price! A fork-full! So if this sounds good to you, be sure to try this out next time you’re looking for breakfast in Hollywood Studios! In the meantime, keep checking back here for the latest Disney news and food reviews! 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 this breakfast bowl next time you’re in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Breakfast Bowl at Woody's Lunch Box in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve shared a lot of details about what we can expect from the brand new South Terminal C when it opens at Orlando International Airport. We know that it will use advanced technology to expedite the TSA process like facial recognition and a luggage identification system. It will also feature restaurants from the folks at Wine Bar George AND Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ AND The Polite Pig. Plus, it’s getting a brand new Disney Store. Basically, this is an exciting update for the Orlando International Airport. Orlando Airport We recently shared a first look of the new terminal, and now we have more details to share about an opening DATE! Today, Orlando International Airport shared that South Terminal C has a projected opening date of September 19th! The terminal’s opening will actually be taking place over a two-week period that begins on September 19th. This is a bit later than the previous projected timeline of July 2022. ©Orlando International Airport The new Terminal C will include 15 gates and will be able to accommodate up to 20 aircraft at a time. It will be able to support about 10-12 million passengers per year. JetBlue will be the primary airline departing and arriving in this terminal. Orlando International Airport This is just the first phase of plans for the new terminal. There is space to add more gates in the future, and the terminal could ultimately end up supporting around 60 million passengers every year. We can’t wait until this new terminal is up and running and we will be there opening date to show you inside the new terminal. In the meantime, make sure to keep reading DFB for all the latest news! NEWS: Bill to DISSOLVE the Reedy Creek Improvement District Passes the Florida Senate Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Terminal C to open at the Orlando International Airport? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Opening Date Announced for Terminal C at Orlando International Airport 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. Few things are as exciting as celebrating your birthday at Disney World! Happy Birthday Pin! You get to wear a fun FREE pin, you sometimes get some extra magic thrown your way by Cast Members, and so many people tell you “Happy Birthday?” It’s so much fun! But when we spotted the Mickey Ear Birthday Hat online, we thought that could take a Disney World birthday up a notch, and now you can buy that hat AT Disney World! We spotted the Mickey Ear Birthday Hat at The Dark Room in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning! This is such a FUN hat — like look at it! We would want our birthday to be every day so we could wear this! We LOVE this fun hat! There’s a gigantic “Happy Birthday” on the front so EVERYONE will know it’s your birthday when you wear this. Happy Birthday! The ears are clear with Mickey confetti and there’s a big ‘ole cupcake on top with a cherry on it! How much more festive can you get? We want a cupcake on all our ears now We also spotted this ear hat at World of Disney at Disney Springs, but if you can’t get to Disney World, you can still buy it online for $27.99. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Birthday Ear Hat Online We’ll keep an eye out for more fun merchandise to share with you 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. Will you sport a birthday ear hat for your birthday at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s Newest Cupcake Is Only For Your Head (Wait, What?) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Republican state Rep. Randy Fine, the sponsor of the surprise bill to eliminate Disney’s Reedy Creek special district, is no stranger to controversy in his six years in Tallahassee. View the full article