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It’s a BIG day for Disney World — character meet and greets are returning to normal! We finally got to hug Mickey! That’s right, at many locations around the theme parks, you can now hug your favorite Disney pals again! This also means that it’s time to whip out those autograph books and pens once again. And in honor of the special occasion, we spotted some new (and returning) merchandise! When strolling through EPCOT this morning, we spotted something for sale that we hadn’t seen in a while…autograph books! There were several designs available in Gateway Gifts, and there were plenty of pens as well. Books back in Gateway Gifts! But perhaps the one that caught our eye the most was the brand new 50th Anniversary design over in Creations Shop! You can pick it up for $14.99. It has a fireworks and Cinderella Castle background with the 50th Anniversary logo, plus Mickey and friends in their EARidescent costumes. In addition to this new one, we spotted a bunch of other designs, including princesses, Minnie Mouse, and the classic four parks pattern that we’d seen in the past. So if you’re heading to meet some characters today, make sure to pick up a book first! Lots of fun designs! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates from the theme parks. We’ve got you covered with the latest you need to know! Click Here to See the Return of Character Meet and Greets! 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 use an autograph book when you visit with characters? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Autograph Books Are BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We went to social media and asked YOU (that’s right, YOU) *why* EPCOT is the BEST Disney World park right now – and you guys came in CLUTCH. EPCOT Turns out, EPCOT is a lot more than WALLCOT and construction updates – so let’s explore Disney World’s #1 park (according to many of our readers and listeners), here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below Why EPCOT is the BEST Disney World Park Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch our latest DFB video and let us know if think EPCOT is the BEST Disney World park. The post DFB Video: Why EPCOT is the BEST Disney World Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever seen a picture of Disney’s Hollywood Studios from the ’90s? It looked like a COMPLETELY different park (R.I.P. to the Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Show, Studio Backlot Tour, and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights). The truth is, all it takes is a few short years for Disney World to transform itself, reinvent the parks, and increase the price of a park ticket. It’s pretty wild to think about! So, that got us thinking, “What will Disney World look like in a few years?” There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrow just a construction project away! While many Disney World projects remain a mystery (looking at you, U.K. Mary Poppins attraction!), there are several major attractions, resorts, and experiences coming soon to Florida. When they arrive, Disney World will NEVER be the same, so let’s talk about 10 places in Disney World that will look totally different in a few years. Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Thanks to a new attraction speeding into Disney World, Tomorrowland might soon look TOTALLY different! Remember when Space Mountain marked the outer edge of Tomorrowland? Not anymore! TRON Lightcycle Run will soon be the newest roller coaster in the Magic Kingdom, featuring futuristic (this is Tomorrowland, after all!) bike-style ride vehicles, bright, colorful lighting, and highspeed thrills. It’s still a work in progress at the moment The attraction is expected to be pretty similar to the existing TRON attraction in Shanghai Disneyland, though we’re still waiting for more details on the final ride! The good news is that ride vehicle testing started in early 2022, and eventually, after the trial weight testing is approved, team members will be able to participate in test runs. It’s a lengthy process, but we’re getting closer to the grand opening! TRON: Lightcycle Run in Shanghai Disneyland Once it’s complete, guests will be able to walk past Space Mountain to the TRON attraction, which will feature a massive light-up canopy that will totally transform the space. We can’t wait to see what Tomorrowland is like in a few years! Click here to learn more about TRON Lightcycle Run! Frontierland Frontierland might soon have a little bayou adventure of its own! Back in 2020, Disney announced that Splash Mountain will someday receive a complete transformation, eventually becoming a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction! ©Disney Princess and the Frog concept art Since the original announcement, Disney hasn’t shared many major updates on the redesign. We do know that the new attraction will take place “after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” ©Disney Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art The project will be led by Charita Carter, an Imagineer who helped bring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to life in Hollywood Studios. For now, we’ll have to wait for Disney to share an opening timeline, but it’s fun to imagine what Frontierland might look like in a few years! We’re ready for a little New Orleans flair in the Magic Kingdom! Read more about the re-theming of Splash Mountain HERE! EPCOT This is a big one, people. The old EPCOT circa the early-mid 2000s has been completely demolished, making way for a huge EPCOT transformation. The old area known as Future World has been rebranded into three neighborhoods called World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Nature. Within these new neighborhoods, Disney will introduce new attractions, dining, and interactive experiences! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind First up, in World Discovery, the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction is now one of the longest indoor roller coasters ever built! This attraction has the first-ever reverse launch into space, plus 360-degree turning ride vehicles! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride Vehicle The attraction will open on May 27, 2022, marking an important milestone in the EPCOT transformation. After all, the old EPCOT certainly didn’t have any Nova Corps Starblasters or talking raccoons! Learn MORE about Cosmic Rewind here! Journey of Water It’s time for Moana to shine with Disney’s new Journey of Water attraction! This isn’t your typical ride-style attraction; instead, Disney described it as a “lush exploration trail” where guests can “play with magical, living water.” Basically, think of it like an immersive walk-through attraction. Journey of Water Concept Art as seen in The EPCOT Experience The new Journey of Water will be located in the World Nature neighborhood in EPCOT, though currently, the area is under construction, and Disney has not shared an opening timeline. Learn all about this Moana-inspired interactive experience HERE! PLAY! Pavilion Disney has kept us in the dark for a while, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about the PLAY! Pavilion! The large new PLAY! pavilion will live in the old Wonders of Life pavilion, though the previous pavilion will look totally unrecognizable by the time the construction is finished! PLAY! Pavilion sign in Future World In short, the PLAY! Pavilion has been described as a space for kids (and adults) to, well, PLAY, with innovative opportunities in a bright city setting. We’re picturing a Ralph Breaks the Internet-style atmosphere with games, characters, and interactive experiences. Click HERE to learn more about the PLAY! Pavilion. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land Even Hollywood Studios is set to get an upgrade! A new Table Service dining experience called Roundup Rodeo BBQ is coming to Toy Story Land! ©Disney Roundup Rodeo BBQ concept art The restaurant is set to open in 2022, along with Jessie’s Trading Post — a gift shop full of the “coolest toys and finest souvenirs handpicked by the rootinest, tootinest cowgirl.” Learn more about the Roundup Rodeo BBQ HERE! Disney Resorts There are some MASSIVE changes planned for Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! We’re talking a new table service restaurant, a new sandwich shop, a new coffee bar, AND a new lobby, lounge, and guest rooms. WOW — they’re practically starting from scratch! This resort is getting a TRANSFORMATION! There’s a lot to discuss with all these new changes; look for some “light and airy touches” in the hotel lobby and guest rooms in the future! Does this mean the terrifying nanny chairs will disappear?! We’ll have to wait and see! Click here to learn more about all FOUR major changes! Even the classic Polynesian Village Resort, which recently had a small makeover, is set to receive a HUGE update! New Disney Vacation Club villas will be coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with a projected opening date in late 2024. ©Disney The new rooms will be inspired by “the early concepts for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort,” featuring more rooms, new recreation offerings, and new dining options. Click here to learn more about the new Polynesian addition Disney Springs Brightline Train Eventually, you might be able to ride a high-speed train right to Disney Springs! Brightline is planning to construct a rail station at Disney Springs that will connect all the way from the Orlando International Airport to Miami, Florida. ©Brightline When complete, the Disney Springs train station will become a major transportation hub for Disney World guests! We still don’t know when the train station will be complete, but we will let you know as soon as we do! Click HERE to read more about the Brightline train. Salt & Straw Salt & Straw (which you may recognize from Downtown Disney in Disneyland) will soon bring its unique ice cream flavors to Disney Springs this April! Salt and Straw ice cream flight in Disneyland Once this ice cream shop is complete, guests will have ANOTHER fabulous dessert option in Disney Springs! Click HERE to learn more about Salt & Straw WOW — that’s a lot of huge projects! Imagine what Disney World will look like in another 10 years (and how much it will COST!) In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! REVIEW: We Bet You’ve Never Heard of One of Disney World’s BEST Italian Restaurants. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these projects are you excited to see? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Spots in Disney World That Will Be UNRECOGNIZABLE in A Few Years first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know what they say: “One can simply never have enough Minnie and Mickey ears.” Lots of Minnie Ears Okay, it was us — we said that. But seriously, it’s so hard to STOP adding to our ears collections when Disney just keeps releasing more and more and MORE pairs. Orange Bird ears, Limoncello ears, Pretzel ears, 50th anniversary ears, designer ears, light-up ears, princess ears…we could honestly keep going. You would think with all of these options we would get tired of seeing new ears, but you would be wrong! So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the NEWEST pair of ears in Disney World! These are the NEW Orchid Sparkly Minnie Ears! Aren’t they beautiful? We found them over in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The ears are a deep pink/orchid color, and they’re covered in sequins, which means LOTS of sparkle! Orchid Minnie Ears The bow is the same color, but doesn’t sparkle and is more of a satiny texture. We think these ears will be perfect for spring and summer. You can grab them for $29.99! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the $300 pairs of Mickey Ears in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Careful! The NEW Minnie Ears in Disney World Could Blind You With Their Sparkle! 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. THIS IS NOT A DRILL — the NEW 50th anniversary Dooney & Bourke collection is now available at Disney World! New collection! There have already been bags, ears, and shoes to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary. But Dooney & Bourke’s 50th anniversary-inspired collection has finally come to Disney World, so let’s check it out! The new collection features a print with a dark blue background, and some of Disney World’s landmarks and characters! These include Remy, Orange Bird, Simba, Tinker Bell, Madame Leota, and more! Which character is your favorite? The collection includes a Tote for $298… Tote …as well as a Satchel Bag for $268. Satchel Bag The Satchel Bag is actually available online over at shopDisney! Click here to get the Satchel Bag! There is also a Wristlet Wallet in the collection for $168. Which item is your favorite? This Wallet is also available online! Click here to get the Wristlet Wallet! So far, we’ve found the collection at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, but it’s sure to be in other spots around Disney world, so we’ll keep you updated on where else we find it! If you’ve been looking for a new Dooney & Bourke, and would like to celebrate the 50th anniversary, be sure to grab something from the collection! And, keep up with DFB for the latest Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the Disney x Coach 50th anniversary collection! 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 buy something from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Bags Available NOW in Disney World AND Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

No one can put a smile on our face quite like the Disney characters. Walking into Disney’s Animal Kingdom to be greeted by Kevin reminds us just how FUN it is to make new friends, and chatting with Princess Snow White in EPCOT always cheers us up. Whether it’s your first visit to the parks or your 100th trip to the Magic Kingdom, every character interaction is a little different, and that’s what makes it so much fun! We’ve got some EXCITING news! As the parks slowly start to bring back more dining, shows, and other experiences, some of Disney’s previous restrictions have been lifted. Today, we’re excited to welcome a beloved experience back to Disney World. Let’s take a look! (Warning: if you tend to cry at the beginning of Up or tear up during the fireworks, you might want to grab some tissues…this is about to get emotional) For a while, guests were only able to wave hello to the characters from a distance. In some locations, you had to stand back and look up to see Mickey, while other locations used ropes and barriers to make sure everyone was a safe distance apart. You could see Mickey and pals up at the Main Street Train Station! Slowly, the meet and greet process went back to normal, with characters like Queen Anna and Elsa moving back to their indoor meet and greet location earlier in 2022. Anna and Elsa must have told the guards to open up the gates! Starting today, April 18th, traditional character meet and greets are BACK in Disney World! Mickey Mouse Now, guests can meet their favorite Disney friends without any social distancing barriers or restrictions! And to answer the million-dollar question, yes, you can now HUG Mickey Mouse. Additionally, characters can sign autographs once again; bring your autograph book and your favorite novelty pen! Get Ready to Hug Mickey! It’s been a LONG time since we’ve experienced a true character meet and greet. We’re so happy they’re back! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates. The Big Park Hopping DANGER You Need to Know About in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can HUG MICKEY Again in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Sometimes no matter how much time you’ve put into planning your Disney World vacation and how well prepared you think you might be, there are unforeseen setbacks that can pop out of nowhere! Magic Kingdom We try our best to make sure you’ve got all the information you need to have a successful Disney trip, and that includes preparing for the worst. Situations like Florida’s unpredictable weather and even minor medical mishaps can leave you in a potential pickle — which no one wants. So, we’ve put together a list of items you might want to stash in your suitcase or park bag in case of emergencies! We’ve broken up our must-have emergency item list into three different types of emergencies you might have while in Disney World: weather, medical, and miscellaneous emergencies. And as a bonus, all of these items are available on Amazon. Let’s take a look! Weather Emergencies For starters, be prepared for rain. You seriously never know when you’re going to be hit by an unexpected Florida shower. Don’t let the weather ruin your day! We’ve said it before, but Florida weather can be SO unpredictable — it can go from sunshine to storm almost without warning! Don’t let the rain stop you from exploring the parks. These Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Ponchos are lightweight, reusable, and fold up for easy stashing in your park bag. ©Amazon And, they’re currently on sale for $12.99! Click here to shop the Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Ponchos Here In case of rain or you DO get wet while at Disney World, it’s always a good call to have some Ziploc Grip ‘n Seal Freezer Bags in your arsenal. ©Amazon Whether it’s to stash your sopping wet socks from when you accidentally stepped in a puddle, or to protect your phone from any potential storms — these are always in our park bag. Get a package of 75 quart-sized Ziploc bags for $9.19. Click here to shop the Ziploc Freezer Bags Medical Emergencies Luckily, each Disney park has a First Aid Station for minor emergencies like bumps and bruises. But, you’re going to be walking a lot in Disney World and if you’re not used to it (or even if you are!) your feet can be sore and tired by the time you get back to your hotel room. Hopefully, you won’t need too many of these on your next Disney World vacation! For sore feet and any other pain, you might want to consider tossing a pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen in your bag — we like these Advil Liqui-Gels. ©Amazon They’re $19.98 and can be a lifesaver at the end of a long day. Click here to shop the Advil Liqui-Gels Sore muscles and aches can creep up on you by the end of the day, too. If you’re feeling a little sore, having a cooling balm like Icy Hot can really work in a pinch! ©Amazon Get 2.5 fluid ounces for $5.98. Click here to shop the Icy Hot Pain Relief Liquid If you’re visiting Disney World during allergy season, you’ll probably want to have an antihistamine on hand in case of unforeseen allergies! ©Amazon You can get a 100-count bottle from Amazon Basics for $3.50. Click here to shop the Amazon Basics Antihistamine For when you unexpectedly get your period, having a stash of your preferred period products is absolutely essential! This variety pack of Tampax Radiant Tampons is $39.99 and comes with enough to keep some in your hotel room and your park bag. ©Amazon Don’t get caught off-guard and poof into a giant, 8-foot red panda on your next Disney trip! Click here to shop the Tampax Radiant Variety Pack We also spotted these Always Pure Cotton Flexfoam Pads if that’s more your style. ©Amazon You can get a 3-pack of 28 pads for $23.89. Click here to shop the Always Pure Cotton Pads It gets HOT in Disney World, and it can be easy to lose track of how much (or how little) water you’re drinking. If you feel like you might be getting dehydrated, having some electrolyte packs on hand like Liquid IV can really come in handy. ©Amazon This 16-pack is $23.74 and passion fruit flavored but they come in a variety of different flavors, and they’re super easy to toss in your park bag! Click here to shop the Liquid IV Electrolyte Packs Miscellaneous Emergencies Random unexpected “emergencies happen” all the time in Disney World. So, here are a few more things to pack in order to be prepared! Main Street Train Station Wardrobe malfunctions can happen, but if you read this list and packed this Singer Survival Sewing Kit, you’ll be just fine! ©Amazon It comes with everything you might need in case of a fashion emergency like scissors, fabric glue, needles, thread, buttons, and a tape measure — all for $10.23. Click here to shop the Singer Survival Sewing Kit In case of bathroom emergencies, keeping a travel-sized spray like Poo-Pourri in your bag can make a world of difference. ©Amazon This variety pack comes with five different scents and is $17.79. Click here to shop the Poo-Pourri Variety Pack Kids can be messy (okay, okay, adults too!) and there are a lot of kids in Disney World. Stash some disinfecting wipes in your bag to clean up any messes in a pinch. We spotted this 3-pack of Clorox Wipes for $13.65. ©Amazon Each pack comes with 75 wipes, which will hopefully last for your entire Disney trip. Click here to shop the Clorox Wipes 3-Pack We hope these items come in handy for you on your next vacation to Disney World! For more tips and the latest Disney news, be sure to stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to See What to Do When Your Phone Dies in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had an emergency in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Items for Almost Any Kind of Disney World Emergency first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been another week at Disney World, AND another week checking out Disney World restaurants. Maria & Enzo’s We’ve eaten SO many bunny butts and spring treats, as well as enjoyed some new eats at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. But we’ve also been keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, so we can keep you updated on when things change! So here are all the Disney World restaurant menu changes for this week! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Beaches Pool Bar There are a few updates happening on the menu at Beaches Pool Bar: Specialty Cupcakes increased from $5.49-$5.99 to $5.79 – $6.29 Brownie is now Mickey Brownie and price increased from $4.29 to $4.79 Beaches Pool Bar Those are the only changes here, though, for now. Learn More About Beaches Pool Bar Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Siestas Cantina Here’s what’s been updated at Siestas Cantina: REMOVED: House Salad REMOVED: Crispy Grouper Tacos REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Siestas Cantina REMOVED: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger ADDED: Cheeseburger — Burger topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato for $17.50 Here’s a Review of Siestas Cantina El Mercado de Coronado You can now get a Funfetti Cupcake at El Mercado de Coronado for $6. El Mercado de Coronado That’s the only change here, though! Read A Review of El Mercado de Coronado Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Maji Pool Bar If you’ll be grabbing food and drinks from Maji Pool Bar, you’ll need to know about these changes: Kenya Coffee Barbecued Sandwich increased from $10.29 to $10.99 Roasted Turkey increased from $9.29 to $10.49 Caesar Salad increased from $9.99 to $10.99 Maji Pool Bar Lemon-Caper-Tuna Salad increased from $8.99 to $10.49 Warm Pretzel increased from $6.99 to $7.49 Seasonal Cupcake decreased from $6.29 to $5.99 Read A Review of Maji Pool Bar Disney Springs Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante There are some changes on the wine menu at Maria & Enzo’s: Proseccoo increased from $46 to $56 per bottle Brachetto D’Aqui, Rosa Regale decreased from $56 to $52 per bottle and from $15 to $14 per glass ADDED: Moscato D’Asti, Bosc Dla Rei, Batasiolo, Piemonte for $49 per bottle and $12 per glass ADDED: Cerasuolo, Nicodemi for $50 per bottle and $15 per glass Pinot Grigio is now Jermann, Friuli for $70 per bottle and $18 per glass REMOVED: Castello Banfi Fumaio Chardonnay, Toscana Dessert Flight ADDED: Soave, Gamberalla, Veneto for $48 per bottle and $14 per glass REMOVED: Castello della Sala Barmìto Chardonnay ADDED: Chardonnay, Tormaresca, Puglia for $64 per bottle and $18 per glass REMOVED: Gamberalla Soave, Veneto ADDED: Pinot Noir, Margherita, Toscana for $56 per bottle and $15 per glass REMOVED: La Segreta Planeta Grecanico Blend, Sicilia ADDED: Barbera D’Alba, Sovrana, Batasiolo, Piemonte for $70 per bottle and $16 per glass Carnivale Red Mask Drink ADDED: Nero D’Avola, Stemmari, Sicilia for $48 per bottle and $14 per glass ADDED: Primitivo, Tormaresca, Torcicoda, Puglia for $65 per bottle and $16 per glass REMOVED: Margherita Pinot Noir, Toscana ADDED: Wine Flight – Frizzante (Bubbles) — Prosecco, Cavaliere, D’Oro, Vento – Moscato Batasiolo, Piemonte – Brachetto D’Acqui, Rosa Regale, Castello, Banfi, Piemonte for $17 ADDED: Wine Flight – Rosso (Red) — Primitivo, Torcicoda, Tormaresca – Nebbiolo, Il Principe, Michele Chiarlo – Rosso Del Veronese, Campofiorin, Masi for $20 Chianti On the lunch and dinner menu, we’re seeing changes, the Lasagna Bolognese increased from $28 to $29. Here’s what’s happening with Brunch: ADDED: Eggs Benedetto — Toasted House Focaccia, Prosciutto di Parma, Poached Eggs, Pargmigiano Crema for $24 Spaghetti alla Chitarra increased from $28 to $30 Double-smoked Bacon is now Thick-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon for $11 Rosemary-Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes is now Cacio E Pepe Potatoes for $8 Sweet Italian Sausage increased from $8 to $10 Read Our Most Recent Review of Maria & Enzo’s Vivoli il Gelato So what’s new over at Vivoli il Gelato? Let’s find out: ADDED: Sorbetto Smoothie — Your choice of one or two flavors of sorbetto, Fresca sparkling water, and whipped cream for $11 REMOVED: Black Cherry Cabernet Shake ADDED: Pina Colada (21+) — Pineapple and Coconut Sorbetto with Islamirada Coconut Key lime Ale, and whipped cream for $17 REMOVED: Black Creamy Rose Mint Cookies and Cream Shake from Vivoli il Gelato! REMOVED: Cookies ‘N’ Chianti ADDED: Mango Margarita (21+) — Mango and Lime Sorbetto with Cigar City Margarita Gose, candied lime for $17 ADDED: Strawberry Orange Mimosa (21+) — Orange Sorbetto, South Beach Strawberry Orange Mimosa, and whipped cream for $17 You can also now get Powerade for $4.50. Read The Last Thing We Reviewed From Here! Terralina Crafted Italian The Kid’s menu at Terralina Crafted has seen some price changes: Cheese Pizza increased from $8 to $9 Chicken Fingers increased from $8 to $10 Hamburger is now Cheeseburger — Accompanied by your choice of Applesauce, fresh Fruit, Seasonal Vegetables, or French Fries and price increased from $8 to $10 Hot Dog increased from $7 to $8 Kid’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce increased from $8 to $9 Mac & Cheese increased from $8 to $9 Pepperoni Pizza increased from $9 to $10 Fresh Fruit increased from $4 to $5 Sorbet increased from $5 to $6 Sundae increased from $5 to $7 Terralina Crafted Italian The regular lunch and dinner menu is seeing some changes, too. Here’s what’s happening under Antipasti: Mozzarella-stuffed Rice Balls increased from $13 to $15 Bruschetta increased from $11 to $13 Calamari Fritti increased from $16 to $18 Meatballs increased from $14 to $15 Italian Fries increased from $14 to $16 Seasonal Soup increased from $7 to $8 Italian Fries The “From the Garden” section has also seen price increases: Caprese increased from $12 to $14 Baby Greens – Half increased from $7 to $8 Terralina Crafted Italian Salad – Full increased from $14 to $16 Here are the updates for Wood-Fired Pizza: Artisan Pepperoni increased from $16 to $18 Wild Mushroom is now Bacon with Mushroom –Leeks, roasted Garlic, and fresh Mozzarella for $18 ADDED: Sausage — Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Pickled Red Onions, and Tomato for $18 Terralina Crafted Italian Under Sandwiches, the Crafted Burger increased from $20 to $21. Here’s what’s changed for Pasta: Spaghetti Pomodoro and Meatballs increased from $23 to $26 House-made Lasagna increased from $24 to $25 ADDED: Terralina Alfredo — Chicken, Pancetta, Sun-dried tomato, and Peas for $27 Rigatoni Calabrese increased from $25 to $26 Pork Gnocchi increased from $26 to $27 Spaghetti Bolognese increased from $25 to $27 Seafood Fettuccini increased from $34 to $36 Shrimp Scampi increased from $30 to $32 ADDED: Wild Mushroom Rotini (V) — Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomato, Toasted Garlic. and Olive Oil for $24 Rigatoni Calabrese at Terralina Crafted Italian Here’s what’s changed under “From The Hearth:” Eggplant Parmesan increased from $24 to $26 Chicken Parmesan increased from $27 to $28 Parmesan Duo increased from $26 to $27 ADDED: Artichoke Chicken — Crispy Chicken, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, and Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce for $28 Under “From The Grill,” the Catch of the Day increased from $30 to $33. All Sides have increased from $8 to $9. Terralina Crafted Italian Here’s what we’re seeing under Desserts: Seasonal Bread Pudding increased from $11 to $13. Under Beverages, the Unsweetened Citrus Iced Tea and all Soft Drinks increased from $4 to $4.50. Beer also saw some increases: Domestic Beer increased from $7 to $8 Imported Beer increased from $8 to $9 Fat Tire Amber Ale increased from $9 to $10 Breckenridge Vanilla Porter increased from $9 to $10 Swamp Head Wild Night Honey Ale increased from $9 to $10 Crooked Can Cloud Chaser Hefeweizen increased from $9 to $10 Crooked Can High Stepper American increased from $9 to $10 Coppertail Unholy Tripel increased from $9 to $10 ADDED: Truly Hard Seltzer for $9 Angry Orchard Cider increased from $7 to $9 Terralina Crafted Italian You’ll also pay more for some wines here: Riff, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy increased from $40 to $48 per bottle and from $10 to $12 per glass Garofoli, Verdicchio, Marche, Italy increased from $40 to $44 per bottle and from $10 to $11 per glass Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand increased from $44 to $48 per bottle and from $11 to $12 per glass Dr. Loosen Riesling, Mosel, Germany increased from $40 to $44 per bottle and from $10 to $11 per glass Palladio, Chianti, Toscana, Italy increased from $48 to $52 per bottle and from $12 to $13 per glass Liveli ‘Orion’, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy increased from $44 to $48 per bottle and from $11 to $12 per glass Wine at Terralina Crafted Italian Sansonina ‘Evaluna’, Veneto, Italy increased from $52 to $56 per bottle and from $13 to $14 per glass Ramsay Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast California increased from $56 to $60 per bottle and from $14 to $15 per glass Cleto Chiarli ‘Amabile’ Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy increased from $44 to $48 per bottle and from $11 to $12 per glass Aromatic & Dry-Off Wine Flight increased from $17 to $18 Crisp Wine Flight increased from $15 to $17 Big & Bold Wine Flight increased from $15 to $17 Read Our Most Recent Review of Terralina Crafted Morimoto Asia We’ve got a ton of updates over at Morimoto Asia to share, too. Here’s what we’re seeing under Small Plates and Dim Sum: Pork Dumplings – 4 pieces increased from $14 to $15 Pork Egg Roll – 2 pieces increased from $14 to $15 Under Noodles & Rice, the Duck Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen are now both made with Wheat Noodles, rather than Egg Noodles. Also, a new Noodle Bowl has been added: Sapporo Spicy Miso Ramen, which is made with thick Temomi Noodles, Roasted Duck and Pork Bone Broth, Chashu Pork Belly, Beansprouts, Sesame, Scallion, and Soy-Marinated Egg for $20. Duck Ramen Under Meat & Poultry, we’re seeing these changes: Morimoto Spare Ribs, Appetizer, 3-rib increased from $16 to $18 Morimoto Spare Ribs, Half-Rack, 6-rib increased from $32 to $35 Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Morimoto Asia Those are all the updates we have this week, but stick around because we’ll be back with more 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! 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Every Disney World resort has its own distinct theme, which is half the fun of staying at all the different hotels! There’s the coastal-chic atmosphere of Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, the New Orleans-inspired Port Orleans Resorts, and the sporty design of All-Star Sports Resort, to name a few. But over at one of Disney’s newest hotels, the Riviera Resort, guests are transported to Europe for a little French Italian flair. It’s artsy, bright, and BEAUTIFUL! Artist Mickey knows a thing or two about design! Of course, Disney World guests get to enjoy the Disney resorts whenever they want, but recently, another group of people got to enjoy the Riviera Resort during a special event! Let’s take a look. One of the (many) perks of staying at a Disney World hotel is that you’re treated like royalty by friendly resort Cast Members. From our friends working in food and beverage to those hardworking housekeepers, Cast Members go above and beyond to help make vacations special. Disney’s Riviera Resort Recently, Cast Members at Disney’s Riviera Resort helped celebrate World Art Day by completing a Riviera Resort paint-by-numbers mural backstage! Disney showed off a few photos on its Cast Member Facebook page; as you can see, the mural is a work in progress, but it’s looking GREAT! ©Disney Cast Members from all over the resort were able to help paint a colorful mural — isn’t it pretty? ©Disney As you can see, there’s even a little Disney magic backstage just for Cast Members. We don’t get to see what it’s like behind the scenes very often, so it’s pretty exciting to catch a glimpse of what goes on behind the curtain. ©Disney Now, those Riviera Resort Cast Members can say that they had a hand in the art and design of a Disney World hotel — talk about a fun accomplishment! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! REVIEW: Dinner AND an EPCOT Fireworks View in Disney World? Yes, Please! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited the Riviera Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post The PRETTIEST Disney World Mural You'll Probably NEVER See in Person! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not easy to pick a favorite Disney World park; it’s like asking us to pick a favorite child! We love all four parks for different reasons; EPCOT is a foodie’s paradise, Magic Kingdom is a charming escape from reality, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has tons of thrilling attractions, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of stunning areas just waiting to be explored! This park is SO pretty! Today, though, we’re here to give Disney’s Animal Kingdom a little extra attention. We found a fun hidden detail that even the Disney park EXPERT might not have noticed! Prepare to have your mind BLOWN! No matter which area of Animal Kingdom you wander into, you’re bound to find some immersive theming and thoughtfully-designed lands. Even a little quick-service seating area is filled to the brim with African art, decorations, and architecture. (Plus, there are some little nods to Disney in there, too!) There is some fun art in Animal Kingdom! Right outside of the entrance to Harambe Market is this fun, folk-art-style Mickey Mouse mural labeled “Fichwa Fellow!” “Fichwa” means “hidden” in Swahili, so it’s literally a hidden Mickey. This little mural has become somewhat of an Animal Kingdom icon — there’s even fichwa fellow merchandise! He’s over by the Harambe Market! You probably knew about that hidden Mickey already, but did you know that there’s a Donald Duck mural nearby? You can only see him if you take a ride on the Wildlife Express; you can spot him on your way back to the Harambe Station in Africa! He’s actually right behind the famous Mickey mural, but most people never even notice him! There’s a fun fact for ya! Next time you’re coming back from Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Animal Kingdom, look for Donald! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! We Found LIVING Hidden Mickeys in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you know about this fun detail? Let us know in the comments! The post There's Only ONE Way to Spot This HIDDEN Disney World Detail! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you like margaritas and great cocktails, we bet you usually take a left when you hit World Showcase at EPCOT. Let’s head to Mexico! Why? Because La Cava del Tequila is RIGHT THERE in the Mexico Pavilion serving up some of the best cocktails at Disney World, including the occasional mule (it’s not ALWAYS about margaritas), the occasional boozy snowcone (no, REALLY!), and yes, margaritas to DIE FOR. But did you know this bar also now serves up a twist on a Pina Colada? We were just checking out the menu at La Cava del Tequila today when we noticed two new drinks we hadn’t spotted before! The first is a Negroni Blanco, which is made with Montelobos ensamble mezcal, Cocchi Americano aperitivo, Luxardo bitter bianco, and cucumber bitters for $20. Negroni Blanco For the sake of this review, though, we went with the Acapulco Colada. This drink is made with Mocambo aged rum, Gracias a Dios pina mezcal, Nixta corn liqueur, Kalani coconut liquor, and pina colada cream for $17. Acapulco Colada So that’s what we ordered! The first thing we noticed is that this isn’t as sweet as a typical Pina Colada. The coconut liquor and the mezcal keeps it from being too sugary. Also, the two predominant flavors here are coconut and rum. We know some folks are a little scared of mezcal, but this one isn’t as smoky-flavored as most. That’s a tasty Colada With that being said, we think this drink could use a little zest, like a squeeze of lime juice or something like that. The coconut is VERY heavy and could use something with more acidity. We also think with the drink being $17, it should at least have some kind of garnish or rim. Coconutty Overall, this drink doesn’t stray TOO far from classic pina colada flavors, so if you like pina coladas, we’d recommend! We’ll continue to search for new drinks AND snacks at Disney World to review, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out The HIDDEN Treat on Top of Disney World’s New Cupcake! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite drink from La Cava del Tequila? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: EPCOT Just Upgraded a Classic Drink -- Is It Worth the Hefty Price? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One thing is certain — The Muppets will NEVER go out of style. Miss Piggy will soon be a LEGO Minifigure They’ve been around for decades, and it looks like they’ll endure for decades more. Not only have we been given new Muppets specials on Disney+, but a new Muppets series is on its way, and you can even buy Muppets nuiMOs. It’s a great time to be a Muppets fan. But if you also love LEGO, we’ve got some BIG news for you. Previously, we shared a teaser posted by LEGO about The Muppets — now we didn’t entirely know what that teaser meant, but now we do — new Muppets LEGO minifigures are ON THEIR WAY. Not only that, but we’ve actually got a first look at them, too (thanks to the Muppets Instagram page)! There’s a Kermit Minifigure (look at him with his sweet banjo)… ©The Muppets …Animal and Rowlf Minifigures… ©The Muppets …Statler and Waldorf Minifigures (to heckle your other LEGO minifigures, of course)… ©The Muppets …a Swedish Chef Minifigure (Okie-dokee!)… ©The Muppets …a Miss Piggy Minifigure (looking fabulous as ever)… ©The Muppets …a Janice Minifigure (Electric Mayhem FOREVER)… ©The Muppets …a Gonzo Minifigure (that’s The GREAT Gonzo to you!)… ©The Muppets …a Fozzy Minifigure (Waka Waka Waka)… ©The Muppets …and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker Minifigures! ©The Muppets So when will you be able to get your hands on these new minifigures? According to the LEGO website, they’ll all be released on May 1st — you’ll be able to buy each minifigure separately for $4,99 each or you can get a Mystery Box of Six Muppets Minifigures for $29.94. So mark your calendars now! ©The Muppets We’ll be sure to let you know about any other Disney merchandise releases, so stay tuned to DFB for more! We’re Answering ALL of Your Disney Credit Card Questions Right 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. Will you be collecting the Muppets LEGO Minifigures? Let us know in the comments! The post Stop Everything -- Get a FIRST LOOK at ALL of the Muppets LEGO Minifigures! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This might not have been the most smooth-sailing week in Disney World. Magic Kingdom A fire AND an evacuation all in one week?! You never know what might happen in Disney World! Plus, a lengthy refurbishment has come to an end. Learn about it all here! Mexico Evacuation Things go wrong in Disney World all the time, and sometimes evacuations are necessary. This week, while we were in the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT, Cast Members began directing guests out of the building. Disney later announced that the Mexico pavilion would reopen but the ride inside the pavilion (the Gran Fiesta Tour) would remain temporarily closed. Evacuation in Progress The evacuation appeared to be ride-related, but Cast Members would not release further details. Later that day the Gran Fiesta Tour ride reopened with seemingly no changes or problems! Check out photos and videos of guests being evacuated from the Mexico pavilion! Fire in EPCOT In other odd Disney World news this week, a fire broke out in EPCOT on the evening of April 11th. The fire occurred during the nighttime show Harmonious, and it appeared to be located near the Friendship Boat loading dock. It’s possible that it was caused by debris from the fireworks. Harmonious in EPCOT The fire was extinguished quickly by Cast Members and no injuries were reported. We’re grateful that everyone is okay! Check out this video of a fire reported in EPCOT! Expedition Everest Reopening Date Expedition Everest has been closed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom since January 4th, and we weren’t totally sure whether it would reopen as scheduled in mid-April. But we got an update this week! Expedition Everest is reopening soon! Expedition Everest reopened on April 16th, 2022. Read more about Expedition Everest’s reopening date here! Genie+ Expedition Everest will now be included in your Genie+ purchase for a limited time! As a recap, Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day in Disney World, and before Expedition Everest closed for refurbishment, it was not included in the standard list of Genie+ rides. Instead, it required the extra cost of an Individual Lightning Lane. ©Disney After it reopens, Expedition Everest will be included in the standard Genie+ service through August 7th, 2022, so you might want to take advantage of this opportunity while it’s still available! Read more about Expedition Everest and Genie+ here! And that’s all the surprising news from this week! Keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more! Guests comment on whether Disney Park Passes have made planning a Disney World trip harder! 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. Were you in Disney World this week? Tell us in the comments! The post Fire, Evacuation, and BIG Reopening News in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When was the last time you visited Disney World? EPCOT Even if it was just last week or even yesterday, chances are Disney World has changed since you were there last! We have some exciting updates to share with you about new attractions and old favorites, along with some exciting restaurant news. So without further ado, let’s check out all the construction updates you might have missed in Disney World this week! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run Things are moving along nicely over in Magic Kingdom, where the walkway under the canopy is getting a safety update with the addition of railings on either side. The walkway is looking a little safer. It also appears as though more concrete walls are being installed throughout the ground-level of the ride. More concrete walls are going up We still don’t have an opening date or timeline for this attraction but stay tuned to the DFB newsletter for more information. Everything You Need to Know About the TRON Ride! Walt Disney World Railroad We spotted tracks on the ground over at Fantasyland Station! Walt Disney World Railroad Hopefully this means that crews are on track (get it?) to complete these refurbishments soon. But it will likely not reopen until Tron opens since construction hiders the path. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor There’s some work going on out in front of the Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. We noticed there were temporary walls and tarps installed overnight! We’ll keep an eye on this! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Over in Tomorrowland, there are some new construction walls up near Space Mountain too! We’re not sure what sort of work is going on here, but you can be sure we’ll keep an eye out for updates. Construction in Tomorrowland Tomorrowland Light & Power is closed off inside as well. EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We had an extremely exciting update on this ride last week, when we found out that it will be opening up to guests on May 27th, 2022! Ahead of the opening, Cast Members have installed signs directing guests towards the attraction. This is a good sign! And, we got a sneak peek at the Cast Member costumes for this ride too. ©Zach Riddley (@thezachriddley on Instagram) Just a little over one month until this attraction opens to Disney World guests! Click Here to See More of the Cast Member Costumes Connections Cafe and Eatery The sign is UP over at Connections Eatery, bringing us one step closer to finally being able to check out EPCOT’s newest restaurant. We’ve got a sign, people! And, we spotted tables inside of Connections Eatery on a recent monorail trip too! We spy tables Connections Eatery (and its pal Connections Cafe) will be opening this spring, 2022. Click Here to Check Out the Connections Cafe Opening Timeline Moana: Journey of Water We’re seeing more and more structures taking shape over at this World Nature attraction, so it shouldn’t be long before we get an idea of just what it will look like. More walls are going up! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to keep an eye on the progress of this attraction! Check Out Everything We Know About the Moana Attraction Here Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop Cast Members are still directing guests to a different exit pathway due to the construction at the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop. Toy Story Mania exit pathway For now, we’ll have to wonder what might be taking its place… Cast Members have been directing guests out this way …could it be the future home of Jessie’s Trading Post? Disney has yet to confirm anything! Click Here to Find Out More About Toy Story Land Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest After more than three months, we are finally going to be able to ride this mountain of an attraction once again! Disney shared that Expedition Everest reopened THIS SATURDAY, April 16th, 2022. ©Disney We can’t wait to experience this attraction again! Restaurantosaurus The barriers are still up over on the ramp at this DinoLand U.S.A. restaurant. Guests are still able to dine on the deck, however. This area is still closed to guests Disney hasn’t shared any plans for this area, and we didn’t notice any work going on during our last visit to the restaurant — but we’ll keep an eye out! Disney Springs Salt & Straw Construction walls have come down in front of Disney Springs’ newest ice cream shop, Salt & Straw! The location will open on April 20th and we can’t wait to try all of the exciting flavors. We can’t wait! This exciting eatery will bring fresh, organic, and delicious ice cream flavors to Disney World and we couldn’t be more thrilled to check it out. Click Here to Read More About Salt & Straw in Disney Springs Disney Resorts Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is being renovated to include brand new Disney Vacation Club Villas, and this week we got a good look at some scaffolding on the exterior of the Big Pine Key building. Big Pine Key construction Disney is transforming this building into 200 studio villas for DVC members. Click Here to Read More About the New DVC Villas Art of Animation The lengthy exterior refurbishment at this popular value resort continues, and we saw quite a bit of work being done this week in various areas of the property. Machinery was spotted over in the Lion King area… Refurbishment at Art of Animation …and crews are also working on buildings in the Finding Nemo area. Exterior refurbishment continues Plus, the Righteous Reef Playground remains closed. Righteous Reef Playground We’ll be looking for updates on the refurbishment progress over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Polynesian In addition to the new villas coming to the Grand Flo, Disney’s Polynesian Resort will also be undergoing an expansion to include brand new villas! For now, areas of the resort have been walled off to guests. Polynesian construction The expansion is expected to be completed in late 2024! Click Here to Read More About the New Polynesian Villas That’s all we have for construction updates this week! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB, as we’re always looking out for the latest Disney news to help you WIN Disney World. Spyglass Grill Has Officially Reopened at Disney’s Caribbean Beach 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. Will you be heading to Disney World to check out all the new changes? Let us know in the comments! The post 14 Reasons Your Upcoming Disney World Trip Look Different Than Expected first appeared on the disney food blog. 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There’s no shortage of Disney bags out there. Harveys Magic Kingdom Bag But many of you have a favorite, from Loungefly Mini Backpacks to Danielle Nicole purses to Dooney & Bourke Totes to Harveys bags. If you happen to love the latter, you’ll want to mark your calendar for a special date because Harveys is coming to Disney World! Actually, it’s not just the Harveys bags that are coming to Disney World — you’ll also have a chance to meet Dana and Melanie Harvey — the company’s founders! They’ll be at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs on May 7th from 9:30AM to 12PM! ©Harveys They’ll also be bringing their NEW Orange Bird Collection with them — so you’ll get a chance to not only shop for a fun new bag, but you can also get it signed, and get a photo with the Harveys! We can’t wait to see the rest of the collection! ©Harveys We’ll let you know about any other big events coming to Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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. Will you be headed to Disney Springs to meet the Harveys? Let us know in the comments! The post Attention Orange Bird Fans! A NEW Collection is Coming to Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Look; it’s the Easter Bunny. That can only mean one thing: Easter is here! Even if your home state hasn’t adjusted to the spring temperatures quite yet, you know it’s time for Easter when Disney World invites some famous holiday icons to the Magic Kingdom and starts selling bunny-shaped treats all over the place. (Seriously, there were SO.MANY. bunny desserts this year!) Happy Easter, friends! Unfortunately, holidays tend to invite HUGE crowds of people to the parks and resorts. Like clockwork, right around most major holidays, the park pass reservation calendar fills up, the wait times shoot up, and the crowds arrive in full force. How are things looking in Disney World on Easter Sunday? Let’s take a look! According to Disney World’s park pass reservation calendar, all four parks are at capacity from April 17th (Easter) to April 22nd. While Disney has not revealed just how many people it takes to reach full capacity, we do know that Disney is still self-restricting the number of guests allowed in each park. ©Disney We’ll start our crowd-cam photo tour at the Ticket & Transportation Center, which serves as a central hub for guests trying to visit both EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom. Unsurprisingly, we were greeted with a LONG line. No surprise here! If you look closely, you’ll see that there are people stretched all the way across our photo — and we could’ve kept going! We hope these people weren’t in a hurry, because that line might take a while. The line extends PAST our camera! By the time we got to the Magic Kingdom, we found more people. The park entrance is a common spot for big crowds to form, and boy did we see CROWDS! More crowds awaited us when we got to the Magic Kingdom Inside the park, you can probably predict what we saw. There were long lines just to take a photo in front of the Cinderella Castle! This area is busy ALL the time! EPCOT was equally busy. Even Journey Into Imagination with Figment had a line out the door; THAT’S how you know it’s a busy day in Disney World. Yikes! On a major holiday, it’s almost impossible to escape the crowds. Even at the Figment attraction. Even Journey Into Imagination has a long line? WHAT?! If you’re planning on visiting Disney World during a holiday or school break, be prepared to encounter a lot of people. We recommend taking breaks at your resort throughout the day to avoid crowd burnout. In the meantime, happy Easter! Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates. 3 NEW Restaurants Coming to Disney World in 2022 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 planning a trip to Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See What Disney World Looks Like at FULL Capacity on Easter first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If just the thought of Disney World conjures the image of money floating out of your pockets and into the hands of one magical mouse, you’re not alone! Disney World can be EXPENSIVE. Like thousands of dollars for a single trip expensive. Like more than your rent payment expensive. Welcome to Disney World! If you’re planning a trip for 2022 or beyond, you may be wondering how to save money and make your trip more affordable. Is it even possible to save on your Disney World trip? Are there things you can do to save while at the Most Magical Place on Earth as well (not just ahead of your trip)? YES. Yes, yes, and yes. You can save when traveling to Disney World and today we’re going to tell you how! Hotel, Ticket, and Package Discounts Look for Discounts If you know where to look and how to ask, you’ll often find some sort of room or package discount happening in Disney World. Despite what you might think, there ARE ways that you can avoid paying full price for your hotel accommodations! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney typically announces different offers depending on the time of year — spring and summer, fall, and winter. These will typically appear on the Disney World website, on a specific page about discounts and special offers. We make it a point here at DFB to stay up-to-date on all of the latest discounts and deals and we share them ALL with you! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to hear about all of the latest offers as soon as they’re announced! Click here to see our page FULL of information about discounts you can take advantage of right now Bounce Back Offers If you already know you’re going to plan another trip back to Disney World before your current vacation is over, be on the lookout for bounce back offers from Disney. Family Suite at Art of Animation While this might also be a sneaky way for Disney to get you to spend more money by enticing you to book another trip, it can add up to great savings it if was something you were already budgeting for. Stay Off Property Staying off of Disney World’s property is another potential way to save a ton of money. You can sometimes find off-property hotels that are surprisingly close to the action and offer some great benefits and a much lower cost. Hilton Orlando ©Disney If you go down this route, just keep in mind that you may need to consider other expenses, like rental cars and parking. Click here to see how off-property hotels compare to on-property ones Stick to the Cheaper Options If you want to stay on property, consider staying at the cheaper accommodations in Disney World. It seems obvious, but it’s true — by opting for a Value or Moderate Resort over a Deluxe Resort, you could wind up being able to afford a longer vacation or stay the same number of nights and have more money leftover at the end. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Consider how much time you’ll be spending in the resort room. Will you just be there to shower and sleep? If so, then you won’t really be spending all that much time at your hotel. Why pay top dollar for a place you’ll barely see? There might be other reasons why you want to stay at a Deluxe Resort, like monorail access and great restaurants — but remember that you can make reservations at other hotels’ restaurants and visit them WITHOUT booking a stay there, and you could stay at select value resorts and still get access to great transportation like the Disney Skyliner. Another pro tip? If you are hoping to get a bigger room or a room at a fancier hotel, like a Disney Vacation Club Resort — consider RENTING DVC points (rather than paying cash for a reservation). This could help you stay in some of Disney’s best resorts for way less! Click here to learn more about the secret way to stay in select Disney World hotels for LESS! Skip Out on Park Hoppers When it comes to tickets and add-ons, there are a couple of ways to save a few bucks. First, you could skip out on the Park Hopper option, which will save a considerable amount of money on your ticket. The additional cost of the Park Hopper varies depending on how many days you’re buying tickets for. For example, Park Hoppers currently cost an additional $65 per ticket for a 1-day ticket and $74 per ticket for 2-day tickets. Hello from outside of Spaceship Earth! With Disney World still abiding by the 2PM Park Hopper rule (meaning you can’t hop to a second park until at or after 2PM each day), the value of a Park Hopper isn’t as good as it was prior to the closures. That’s something to keep in mind when weighing the pros and cons of adding it to your ticket. Click here to see the 3 BEST things about Park Hopping in Disney World and the 2 WORST Carefully Consider Genie+ There’s also Disney World’s new service Genie+ to think about. Genie+ is a paid program (which replaced FastPass+) which is aimed at helping you skip the lines at certain rides in each park. Essentially, you’ll pay $15 per ticket, per day to view the times at which you can return to a ride and skip the standby line (using that ride’s Lightning Lane instead). You’ll select whatever ride/time works for you, and then when your time arrives, you’ll go and use the Lightning Lane to get onto the ride faster. You can continue to make the selections 1 at a time throughout the day. Genie+ Lightning Lanes have replaced FastPass lanes! One way to save on your trip is to NOT purchase Genie+ at all. The downside here, of course, is that you’ll risk having to wait in longer lines for your top pick rides as you’ll be stuck waiting in the standby line. Another way to save a bit of money when it comes to Genie+ is to not purchase it ahead of your trip. When purchasing Genie+ ahead of your trip, you’ll pay for it for the entire length of your stay. Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall If you choose to wait and not purchase Genie+ ahead of time, you could wind up saving a little bit of money. That’s because Genie+ can also be purchased on a day-by-day basis if you purchase it the morning of the day(s) you want to use it. By doing it this way, you can opt to only buy Genie+ on 2 days out of your 4 day trip, etc. This could be helpful if you know you won’t need Genie+ as much for certain parks. Click here to learn our best Genie+ tips for crowded days! Dining Discounts There are a few ways to save on your next meal in Disney World too. Loyalty/Rewards Programs If you belong to a loyalty or rewards program like Landry’s, you can use your member benefits at Landry’s restaurants, like Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex, and Yak and Yeti. Yak and Yeti Ahi Tuna Nachos, how we love thee. There are also some other spots in Disney Springs and beyond where a rewards program could get you a discount or free goodies! Click here to learn more about these programs! Happy Hours Did you know that you can find Happy Hour deals in Disney Springs? Various spots in Disney Springs, including House of Blues Restaurant, Jaleo by Jose Andres, and other spots offer special deals during certain hours on select days! ©Disney See if you can plan your next Disney Springs meal around Happy Hour and see which restaurants are offering which deals (remember that these deals can change). Discounts for Certain Members There are also the standard ways of saving a few bucks on food, like Annual Passholder discounts, Disney VISA Cardholder discounts, and discounts for Disney Vacation Club Members. ©Disney These might only be available at select restaurants, so be sure to check the respective membership’s website and, when in doubt, ask the Cast Members. You never know what discounts might just surprise you! Get Groceries Aside from those discounts, there are several ways to “hack” your way into saving a ton of money on food at Disney World. For example, did you know you can have groceries delivered to your hotel? If you don’t have a rental car or you don’t want to take an Uber to the local grocery store, you can have food items delivered to your hotel — that way, you can save money by doing things like eating breakfast in your hotel room, or packing sandwiches for the park. Be creative! Don’t forget you can have groceries delivered to your Disney World Resort! Many hotel rooms come with a mini refrigerator, so you’ll be able to store some food items in there. Keep in mind that there are certain items you cannot bring to the park, like large coolers, glass containers, or food with pungent odors. Yes, your Disney World room usually comes with a Mini Fridge But bringing food into the parks or eating your own food in the hotel room can bring your total cost of dining way down. Click here to see how getting deliveries at one Disney World hotel has CHANGED Food Hacks Aside from bringing your own food, you can find larger snacks that could count as a meal (if you’re a light eater, there are tons of unique options out there!). You can also make breakfast your “big meal” of the day. That way, you can likely skip lunch and just snack your way to dinner. Breakfast menus are usually cheaper than lunch and dinner menus around Disney World, so that makes the savings even better! Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 Other tips include buying bottled beverages at merchandise locations (instead of snack carts) where you’ll be able to use your Annual Passholder (or other) discounts; and making sure to grab some FREE water (rather than spend money on a bottle of water in the parks). Click here to see 15 cheap but filling Disney World snacks for when you’re ballin’ on a budget! Stick to your budget! There’s also the more old fashion method of simply keeping a close watch on how much you’re spending. Set your food budget and stick to it! And be sure to read our reviews so you know which ones to buy & which ones to skip! Click here to read about little mistakes that could cost you BIG money in Disney World. Merchandise & More Watch for Signs! While it doesn’t happen every day, Disney World merchandise can sometimes go on sale, especially end-of-season items around the holidays. Look for sales on special merchandise toward the end of Disney festivals! We’ve also seen this happen with EPCOT festival merchandise right around the time when that festival is winding down. Check Online You can also look to see if the same items you’re trying to buy in the parks are available on shopDisney, where you’re more likely to run across some sort of sale. Be sure to scope out which sales can lead to the biggest savings, and consider waiting until one hits to buy the items you want. Just remember that you’ll have to pay shipping on shopDisney unless you hit a certain spending amount or a free shipping offer is available. Disney Merchandise You may also find fun Disney options for way cheaper at places like Target, Walmart, or Amazon. If you’re looking to buy items for little ones and steer them away from being tempted by the more expensive items in the parks, consider buying them some souvenirs from cheaper spots online ahead of your trip and then packing them with you. During the trip, you can then take these out and surprise them with little goodies! Click here to see the 5 Disney Amazon deals you need to brighten your day! Discounts! Don’t forget about those discounts! Like dining, you can add up some serious savings if you’re an Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club Member, or VISA Cardholder. Make sure to use those discounts! Always ask if the location you’re at takes any sort of discount! Travel Costs Finally, consider ways to save on travel. Depending on where you live, it may be worth the savings to look into the possibility of driving to Disney World versus flying. Airplane Airfare prices have been on the rise, so it may be an option worth considering. Click here to read about how to take your dream vacation to Disney World on a budget! If there’s anything to take away from this article, it’s that there are ways to save some amount of money on your Disney World vacation. You might need to do a little extra work, do some special planning, or otherwise seek out those discounts — but they exist! Whether you’re in the midst of planning your trip and you want to save big on your hotel accommodations, or you’re about to leave home and want to make sure you’re budgeting your dollars, we hope that you’ll be able to make your next trip as affordable as possible. That way, you can potentially put some money away towards your next Disney World vacation! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! 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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: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What is your #1 go-to money saving tip when traveling to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Our TIPS for How You SAVE 💸 Money💸 in Disney World NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the reasons you may want to stay at one of Disney World’s resort hotels on your next vacation are the perks that come along with being an “on-property” guest. If you shell out the extra cash and you decide to stay at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, then you’ll be eligible for an exclusive perk: extended evening park hours. Cinderella Castle Gone are the days of Extra Magic Hours where all on-property guests could stay in the parks late on a designated day; this benefit is now solely for those guests staying at Disney World’s top-tier hotels. If you aren’t eligible for this perk, don’t fret! There are plenty of ways to still have the best day possible, and we’re going to tell you how to do so! Use Mornings to Your Advantage If you’re staying on Disney World property but you AREN’T staying at one of the Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels, you’re still eligible to get some extra time in the parks! Magic Kingdom entrance Disney recently launched Early Theme Park Entry as a way to give ALL of their on-property guests (and some good neighbor hotel guests) some extra time in the parks each morning before the other guests arrive. Through Early Theme Park Entry, on-property guests can enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes prior to that park’s posted opening time, each and every day. You could have a really “magical” day! This means you can knock out a super popular ride first thing in the morning with a much shorter wait time! This frees up the rest of your day to focus on other rides, attractions, dining, shopping, etc. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway A key tip to conquering Early Theme Park Entry is to know when each of Disney World’s transportation options begin service each morning so you can arrive to rope drop in a timely manner. In some instances, you may need to use a ride share service like Uber or Lyft to be among the first guests in the park that morning, as the buses, Monorails, Skyliner, and boats may not begin operation early enough every day. Animal Kingdom You’ll also want to keep an eye on the park calendars and try to see if you can visit the parks on days when their regular operating hours are at their longest. There are some tradeoffs to this strategy, as long hours typically point to heavier crowds, but you will still have more time in the parks. Click here to read a list of hotels that qualify for Early Theme Park Entry. Maximize Your Time in the Park It’s the first thing in the morning, you have your cup of coffee in your hand and your park map in the other…now what? Here are some tips for maximizing your time once you’re in the theme parks to make the most of your day WITHOUT that evening perk. Magic Kingdom You’ll want to be aware of which activities can chew up a lot of your free time — waiting in long lines is certainly one of them, but so is dining at Table Service restaurants. If your ultimate goal is to get as much done in a day as possible, you may want to consider skipping a meal at a sit-down restaurant and opt for a Quick Service meal or a large snack instead. Take a look at the menus ahead of time and see if you would rather eat on-the-go, or if there are any particular menu items you and your family wouldn’t mind pausing your park day for. Mobile Order Speaking of dining, no matter when you eat, aim to do so during those off-peak hours. Dining locations in the theme parks can get slammed with crowds during peak lunch and dinner times, which can slow you down considerably. In addition, make sure you use Mobile Order in the morning and place your lunch and/or dinner orders in early. That way, you know exactly when you’ll be eating and can plan around those times. Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great Quick Service option! Plan for how you want to spend your evenings as well! You may want to consider shopping on your way out of the park at the end of the night rather than in the middle of the afternoon. Also, if you can, wait to hop in line for one of the big popular rides until the very end of the day. The lines are typically shorter right around closing time! Slinky Dog Dash Finally, if you have a Park Hopper ticket, make sure you’re hopping as efficiently as possible — hopping can chew up a lot of your time when being transported from one park to the next. Click here to read about seven stressful days in Disney World. Use Disney Genie The biggest perk to Disney World’s extended evening theme park hours is that guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts can get on a lot of rides in a short period of time. But there’s a complimentary service available to everyone that will hopefully provide the same benefit. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disney’s free service, Disney Genie, attempts to maximize your time in the parks while spending LESS time in line by providing itineraries and suggestions for how to plan your day. This is all based on real-time data and personal preferences. ©Disney Not only can Disney Genie provide you with current wait times, but it can also forecast wait times for a particular ride may be at its shortest. ©Disney Remember that this is available to all guests, regardless of where you are staying, at no additional cost. This could be an excellent way to maximize your day without having to shell out a ton of cash to upgrade your hotel! Click here to learn more about Disney Genie! Consider Purchasing Genie+ Would you rather increase your chances of waiting the shortest amount of time possible for your favorite rides and attractions? In addition to the free Disney Genie service, guests can now purchase Genie+, the replacement for the FastPass system. Genie+ ©Disney Genie+ is a paid program that costs $15 per guest, per day. For that price, you have the ability to reserve return times for an expedited wait for many rides and attractions — similar to how FastPass+ operated. When it’s your time to hop in line, you’ll head to the ride’s “Lightning Lane,” formerly known as the FastPass queue. Lightning Lane sign at Frozen Ever After Keep in mind that you cannot get a return time for the same ride more than once per day on Genie+. So, if you want to ride Space Mountain a bunch of times in one day, you can only do so once via Genie+, and the other times must be in the standby queue. Space Mountain Want to ride the most popular rides, like Rise of the Resistance and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? Those rides are NOT included with the purchase of Genie+. For those select individual attractions, you’ll have to pay a separate fee with Individual Attraction Selection (maximum of two per day) — but keep in mind that you do NOT have to have Genie+ in order to purchase these “à la carte” rides. Rise of the Resistance While $15 per guest, per day is expensive and can be a hard pills to swallow if you’re used to FastPass+ being free in years past, keep in mind that this is likely cheaper than what it would cost to upgrade your hotel to a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. See if this is in your budget and how worth it is for your family to go ride these attractions without a wait. Click here to read about the differences between Genie and Genie+ Enjoy a Late Night Trip to Disney Springs If you can’t hang out in the parks for those two extra hours, there are still fun activities you can do at night! Head to Disney Springs for some late night shopping or dining. View from Wine Bar George Balcony One of the DISADVANTAGES to extended evening park hours is that dining in the parks is pretty limited during those extra two hours. So, you may find that heading to Disney Springs gives you way more dining options if you’re looking for a later dinner that evening. World of Disney at Disney Springs Many of Disney Springs’ bars and lounges stay open late, and they’re all a great way to close out your busy day in the parks. Some shops, like World of Disney, are also open late (circling back to what we mentioned earlier of leaving your shopping until the end of the day). Click here for a list of late-night dining options in Disney World! Enjoy Your Resort Hotel at Night Don’t want to travel all the way to Disney Springs at the end of the night? You can totally spend your evening enjoying your hotel instead! You’re paying for those amenities, so you might as well take advantage of them! Hop in the pool if it’s still open for a late night swim, or lounge in the jacuzzi if your hotel has one! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has a really fun pool! If your hotel has bars or lounges that stay open later in the evening, stop by for a bite of food or a drink! Like we mentioned above, this could be a better way of finding food at night as there aren’t many dining options in the parks during those extended evening hours. Drinks at Toledo in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort And, let’s be totally honest…there’s a real benefit to being back at your hotel earlier if you want to get some extra shut-eye. A Disney World vacation can be exhausting, even for seasoned pros! Getting some extra rest by heading to bed a couple of hours earlier will probably help out a lot, especially if you have a longer vacation. Click here to read about why some guests HATE certain Disney World hotels! We hope these tips were helpful in planning your days in the parks if you aren’t eligible for the new extended evening park hours perk! Be sure to follow along for more Disney World tips and tricks as you prepare for your next vacation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite Disney World hotel to stay at on vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Have the BEST Day in Disney World...Even Without the Most Expensive Perk! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To those of you who celebrate it, Happy Easter! Easter is here! We’re spending Easter Day at Disney World, checking out MORE Easter snacks, eating loads of things shaped like bunnies, chicks, and more. But you might want to head straight over to Disney Springs because there’s an EXCLUSIVE snack there that’s available for TODAY ONLY. This snack is available at Gideon’s Bakehouse (and you know how much we love that spot). It’s a special Easter Cake, which is made with Vanilla Cake with “a little bit of crunch between layers of pastel Marshmallow Buttercream.” Marshmallow Buttercream? The top is sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Eggs. Okay, now look at it — isn’t this the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen? ©Gideon’s Bakehouse If you want to grab a slice of this cake, though, it’s ONLY available at the Disney Springs location for ONE DAY ONLY. So we recommend making time out of your Easter Sunday to head to Gideon’s ASAP. Gideon’s Bakehouse We’ll let you know about any other Easter treats that show up today, so stay tuned to DFB for more! See Photos and Video of The Special Parade You Can See Only ONE Weekend Per Year in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be spending Easter at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post You Have ONE DAY To Grab An Exclusive Snack at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Attention, recruits! We’ve got an urgent message incoming. As you may know, traditional character meet and greets are returning to Disney World SOON! Between the recent return of the Festival of Fantasy parade and the upcoming character interactions, we’re ready to see alllllll the Disney characters! Attention! While there are a TON of returning entertainment offerings coming soon, it seems like Disney might be putting the brakes on one form of entertainment. Remember these guys? They’re known as the Green Army Patrol Drum Corps! These Green Army men have been known to patrol around Toy Story Land and drum through Disney’s Hollywood Studios — it’s so fun to hear them play! These guys are so fun! Recently, Disney posted a casting call for new recruits; musicians between 5’9″ and 6’2″ were invited to join the Green Army Patrol Drum Corps, according to the Disney Auditions website. The casting call did not specify whether the Green Army Patrol will return in the Pixar motorcade or patrol through Toy Story Land. ©Disney Currently, though, it looks like the audition process has been postponed. Disney updated the job posting to indicate that the role is “POSTPONED.” For now, there is no other information on the status of the role, but we’ll keep our eyes out for updates! ©Disney This is just one of several streetmosphere performances we’re waiting to fully return to the parks. If you’re unfamiliar, streetmosphere is Disney-speak for “street atmosphere” performers. Think of them as Disney musicians, actors, and performers that roam the parks while entertaining guests. Unlike traditional character meet and greets, these characters don’t operate on a set schedule. Instead, they hang out among regular parkgoers all around Disney World! The Citizens of Hollywood Disney hasn’t shared any more details on the fate of the Green Army Patrol, but we’ll keep our eyes out to see if the job posting sticks around on the Disney Auditions website. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! What Does the Future Look Like for Streetmosphere in Disney World? We Dig In. 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 seen the Green Army Patrol in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Might Have to Wait LONGER to See the Green Army Men in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has a lot of hotels, so you would think that rooms would almost always be available, right? WRONG. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney hotels get booked up, and you might have your heart set on staying at a certain Disney resort, only to find out that it’s not available during your vacation time. But, don’t worry – we’re here to tell you what to do if you can’t get the Disney World hotel reservation you wanted! Keep Checking Back The first tip is pretty simple — just keep looking! If the first time you check for the hotel you want doesn’t yield any results for you, just look back a few days later. Or, better yet, check every day! People do cancel their reservations, and things can open up. Disney’s Beach Club Resort This would also be a great time to have or use a travel agent so that they can keep checking for you, instead of you having to continuously look yourself. Remember, travel agents are freeeee! Our favorite travel agency to use is Small World Vacations, so be sure to check them out! Click here to learn more about Small World Vacations! Call Disney World This one is also pretty easy! You can call Disney World’s Resort Hotel Reservations line at (407) 939-1936 and ask to speak to a Reservations Agent. They should be able to help you out and double check if anything is available. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn We’ve had situations where these agents were able to find us a room that isn’t listed on the website when we were in a pinch, so it’s worth a shot! And, if they can’t find anything the first time you call, you can try calling again in a few days. Click here to see the BEST Disney World hotels in 2022! Try a Similar Hotel Listen, we know you had your heart set on that ONE Disney World hotel, but there are a ton of great options on property! You can try to get a room at a similar hotel that will meet your same needs. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Say you want to stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort because it’s on the Monorail loop, but it’s booked. Well, there are 2 other awesome hotels that also have access to the Monorail. You can stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! So, you have 3 options for places to stay when it comes to being on the Monorail loop. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort And, if you just want a hotel that’s close to Magic Kingdom, you can also look for rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, which is just a short boat ride away. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The same general theory works for the EPCOT resorts, as well. If you can’t get into the BoardWalk Inn, try the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and vice versa. You can also look for rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve, which are also right there within walking distance to EPCOT (and Hollywood Studios). These aren’t Disney-owned hotels, but they get a ton of the same benefits and can sometimes end up being less expensive! Yacht Club Lobby If you want a resort on the Skyliner, like the Riviera Resort, but it’s all booked up, try for another one! Caribbean Beach, Art of Animation, and Pop Century resorts all have direct access to the Skyliner as well. Pop Century If you’re looking for a hotel with a similar price range to the one you originally wanted, that’s easy! Disney separates their hotels into different levels. There are Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa resorts. So, you can pick a resort that’s still in your price range using this system. Port Orleans — French Quarter If you want similar vibes and ambiance to the original hotel you wanted, you can usually find that at Disney World, too! If you want beachy vibes like at the Polynesian but it’s booked, go for Caribbean Beach resort instead. Caribbean Beach If you want to feel regal and fancy like at the Grand Floridian but there are no rooms available, try out the Riviera Resort or the BoardWalk Inn. Riviera Resort Yacht and Beach Club also have similar vibes, and they’re connected to each other, so you’re in the same location! Stormalong Bay at Yacht & Beach If you want to feel like you’re out in the woods, you can try the Treehouses at Saratoga Springs or the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. ©Disney || Treehouse Villa There are a lot of ways to still get the same vibes at different hotels in Disney World! Book a Backup If you can’t get the hotel you want, you could book a backup Disney World hotel. You might be able to modify your reservation later to the hotel you wanted originally! Old Key West But, even if you can’t, you can still get a backup so that you don’t won’t to be left without any options, especially if you’re planning a vacation for a popular time of year. Wilderness Lodge You CAN cancel Disney hotel reservations. If you do it at least 30 days before your arrival date, you can get a full refund and if you cancel 2-29 days before your arrival date, you can get a full refund minus a cancellation fee of $200. If you cancel 1 day or less before your arrival date, you cannot get a refund. Learn all about cancelling a hotel reservation here! Check Secondary Sites You can also look on other travel sites like Expedia, Kayak, Booking.com, etc. Sometimes they have reservations that will show up on their sites that aren’t listed on Disney’s website! All Star Music But, if you do book through one of these sites, make sure you’re able to connect your reservation to your My Disney Experience account before you go. That way, you can use all of the app’s features as a Disney hotel guest and you can 200% confirm what you booked is legitimate. Book a Disney Springs Hotel or the Swan & Dolphin There are a lot of great hotels either on property or very close by. There are several Good Neighbor hotels that Disney works with to give a bunch of the same perks to as regular Disney hotel guests, so it’s worth looking there if you can’t find anything at Disney! Wyndham Resort As mentioned before, you can also check out the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan reserve, which are on property and are considered Deluxe resorts by Disney, so you get the a lot of the same perks that Deluxe resort guests do like Extended Evening Hours in the parks. Dolphin The other great thing about these hotels is that they are usually less expensive than a lot of Disney World hotels! Swan The bottom line is that you don’t want to pay the same amount of money (or more) for a different Disney-owned hotel that you’re not as excited about. You might as well stay at one of these nearby non-Disney owned hotels and save some money! JW Marriott Orlando But, as we said before, make sure you’re able to connect your hotel reservation at one of these spots to your My Disney Experience account before your trip. Rent Disney Vacation Club Points Did you know you can rent Disney Vacation Club points? Well, you can! If you can’t find the hotel you’re looking for, see if you can rent DVC points that would allow you to stay where you want. ©Disney Vacation Club || Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney Vacation Club resorts are the Deluxe Villa resorts on property and you can rent points from DVC members to stay in rooms for less than what Disney is listing them as! Bora Bora Bungalow at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We recommend renting points through our friends over at David’s Vacation Club Rentals! Learn everything you need to know about renting DVC points HERE! Overall, don’t panic if you can’t get the hotel you want right away – there are a lot of other options! This could be a great opportunity to save some cash or to check out a hotel you might have not considered before. Click here to see 5 Disney World hotels you should check out in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your absolute favorite Disney World hotel? Tell us where and why in the comments! The post What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You would think after all of the cupcakes, chocolate eggs, carrot-themed treats, and other festive desserts, we would be tired of Easter sweets — but, you’d be wrong! Every-bunny can agree this is cute, right?! And it’s a good thing because there are so many other Easter treats to try still in Disney World! Today, we checked out some NEW items over at a Disney World hotel, so come with us to check out how they were! There are 2 new treats over at Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! First up, we have the Chocolate Bunny for $9. This Milk Chocolate Bunny comes in a gift bag filled with Easter Sprinkles and Jelly Belly jellybeans. YUM. Sweet chocolate bunny The chocolate in the bunny is so smooth and creamy with a delicious flavor. It also wasn’t too hard (you know you’ve had those bunnies that are just so DIFFICULT to break, but it’s warm outside and maybe that helped?). But we thought he was a tad bit expensive for what you get — sure, this is the GOOD chocolate, so maybe that’s worth the price to some. This bunny is only available today and tomorrow — April 16th & 17th, so you better hurry if you want to try it out! Also, doesn’t it have the CUTEST little face? Such a cute little face! Next, we have the new Easter Bunny Cupcake, which is a carrot cupcake with cream cheese icing topped with a green frosting and a white chocolate confetti cake pop bunny for $6.29! There are also Jelly Belly jellybeans on this baby — YUM! Bunny Cupcake So the carrot cake was moist with a LOT of carrot pieces in it — this might be some of the best carrot cake we’ve had recently (and we’ve eaten A LOT). The cream cheese filling is also delicious. The icing on top was also not too sweet, so you don’t get an overbearing sweetness from both. Everything on this cupcake is so well-balanced and we might even go so far as to recommend it as one of our favorite Easter snacks so far! This cupcake is only available from today until April 18th, so you only have 2 days to grab it! Hey, little bunny We will warn you that the funfetti-filled bunny on top is VERY sweet, but it allows us to live out our dreams of eating cake dough safely. So YAY! It IS a little hard, though, and didn’t seem to melt in the heat. Also, the jellybeans were the perfect accompaniment to the cupcake — who knew? Inside While we were enjoying our snacks, we were greeted by a special visitor — a REAL bunny — wait, could he be the Easter Bunny? Are you the Easter Bunny? We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Easter happenings around Disney World like Mr. and Mrs. Bunny or the Easter parade in Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food reviews and news. Click here to see ALL of the special food in Disney World for Easter! 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 is your favorite springtime treat at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's A HIDDEN Treat on Top of Disney World's New Cupcake! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our love for cake knows no bounds, defies rationality, and ignores calories. ©The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers We really love cake. So obviously, we’re constantly looking out for cake-related news (even if it’s not exactly…edible). And if you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, or if you just love anything cake-related (like us), we found something you need to see! You may remember the exclusive interview we recently did with Gwendolyn Rogers. If you didn’t catch it, she’s the owner of The Cake Bake Shop, which is coming to Disney World next year! This new location will provide afternoon tea service and sweet and savory menus. But apparently, that’s not all we have to look forward to! ©The Cake Bake Shop The Cake Bake Shop took to Instagram to introduce Gwendolyn’s Fairytale Castle Cake Topper! This cake topper comes with rose garland-accented windows, a balcony sitting over the arched doorway, and of course — classic spires and tiny flags. This dreamy cake topper comes in two colors, pearl white and pearl pink. Be sure to grab one for your next cake-related occasion! And, for the latest Disney news, check back often! Check out our exclusive interview with Gwendolyn Rogers, Owner of the Cake Bake Shop! 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 The Cake Bake Shop to come to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found the Disney Wedding Cake Topper of Your DREAMS! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., then you’ve probably seen Cast Members appearing as though they’re about to float away as they hold giant bunches of the famous Mickey balloons. We love Mickey balloons But, have you ever wondered how those balloons are made (it’s like a balloon within a balloon…how is that even POSSIBLE?)? Well, wonder no more because Disney Parks recently shared an Instagram reel that gives us a behind the scenes look at how the magic is made. In the Instagram reel, we’re shown the process of how each balloon gets blown up every day. (Spoiler alert: they blow up the Mickey part first, THEN the outside). Mickey balloons Once all of the balloons are blown up, it’s time to head out onto Main Street to start selling them! You can watch the full Instagram reel below. What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Designer PRINCESS Ears, an Easter Balloon, and 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 buying a balloon the next time you’re in Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch One of Disney's Famous Balloons Be Made first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article