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When it comes to Magic Shots, I think Disney PhotoPass Service offers the most variety during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Birds, bees, fairies and flowers – we’ve got it all! Check out my five favorite Magic Shots you can capture with Disney PhotoPass Service at EPCOT during the festival. I’ve noted where […]View the full article
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Looking to get from the Orlando airport to Disney World? Really wish that airport train they keep talking about was already available? ©Brightline Well, while some of the plans for this train had hit a BIG stumbling block when it comes to train routes, it looks like things might be CHANGING! What’s Been Going On? Back in July of 2021, we shared that a decision on what route the Brightline train would take from the airport to Disney World had been delayed indefinitely. ©Brightline Brightline had been considering various routes from the airport to the Disney World station (which is set to be located at Disney Springs). Previously, 2 main routes were under consideration. One would piggyback on State Road 417 through Hunters Creek. The other route would go along State Road 528 to International Drive. Potential Routes ©Brightline | Obtained via the Orlando Sentinel The State Road 417 route is the one that Brightline preferred and had been estimated to cost around $1.03 billion in terms of construction. The State Road 528 route, on the other hand, was estimated to cost $2.1 billion, but would go through I-Drive, a massive area full of tourist attractions. Universal Orlando Resort and others had been pushing for this I-Drive route, as it could potentially benefit those businesses and many more along the way. But, as we mentioned, in July of 2021, the Central Florida Expressway Authority agreed unanimously to indefinitely delay a decision about Brightline’s ability to use the State Road 417 path. ©Brightline Since then, we’ve seen a number of updates about Brightline’s progress in Florida, but those have mainly been about construction around the airport or from its other Florida stops to the airport. In fact, the Orlando Sentinel shares that Brightline has already reached the final months of construction on its path that will go from South Florida to the Orlando International Airport. Service to the airport along that extension is expected to start next year (2023). But what about news related to the path from the airport to Disney World and beyond? Well, we’ve finally got a BIG update on that! A Possible Brightline Route to Disney According to the Orlando Sentinel, there has been a change when it comes to Brightline’s potential route from the airport to Disney World. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has hosted dozens of private meetings during the past few months with Brightline, Universal Orlando, and more, to try and reach some kind of resolution regarding this path. The Sentinel notes that from those meetings a new idea has emerged. The project is now evolving in a way that would actually result in the construction of a corridor for SunRail commuter trains. Existing SunRail Stations ©SunRail SunRail is an existing rail service that moves people through the region. According to its website, it currently operates over 49 miles and has 16 stations through Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties. Under this new plan, there is a push to build a corridor for SunRail’s commuter trains that would lead from the airport to SunRail’s existing north-south tracks. Then it would lead to the Orange County Convention Center, and south International Drive. Brightline would lease the rights to use that east-west SunRail corridor, and then would be responsible for building its own tracks from Disney World to Tampa. ©Brightline What has caused things to change so that this particular plan is being pushed? Well, according to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 changed things and allowed people to “see a funding scenario that supported the route to I-Drive and the convention center.” The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a federal act that was passed in 2021. According to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, this legislation allows for “historic investment that will modernize our roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, airports, broadband, and drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.” The bill specifically provides for $66 billion for passenger and freight rail to be spent over the next 5 years (as well as $39 billion for public transit, and billions more for other projects). ©Brightline A meeting was even held in Washington, D.C. on March 30th and was attended by Orlando, Universal, Brightline, and more. Dyer shared that connecting SunRail to the airport would also “obligate SunRail to expand service to run more often, later into the night and on weekends.” According to U.S. Representative Darren Soto (D-Kissimmee) “a decision must be made by summertime. Those first announcements for rail and for highways are going to be big ones, the biggest in the nation. We want to make sure there is consensus locally because it’s so competitive.” ©Brightline Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has said that “discussions have wrapped” around the vision that is being called the “Sunshine Corridor Program.” Again, this program would have a track route going west from the airport to a “new transfer station along SunRail’s tracks.” Then it would follow some SunRail tracks and “veer to an alignment along Taft Vineland Road and State Road 528 to arrive at the convention center.” The route would then follow I-4 to south International Drive. According to Demings, what needs to happen next is for individuals to lock down the path for funding applications, confirm the route, confirm the stations, and then invite the Transportation Department and Disney World to upcoming meetings. The Infrastructure Act could allow the project to tap into some federal funds to make its plans into a reality. ©Brightline The International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce is, according to their President and CEO, “very supportive” of the Sunshine Corridor Program. Just how often will trains go down this new proposed path? Well, the plan calls for SunRail to have a train run “every 15 minutes between the airport and south I-Drive.” Brightline, on the other hand, would run a train in “both directions every hour between the airport and Tampa from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.” ©Brightline This is all still in development and is subject to change, but it could mark a big step forward for this project. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see everything we know so far about the train station planned for Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you take the airport train to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The Airport Train's Path to Disney World Could FINALLY Be Coming Together first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Even Disney World attractions wake up sometimes and decide to take a day off! While some attractions, like Expedition Everest, have been unavailable for a few months now, other rides may randomly close without warning. You never know when a Star Wars animatronic on Rise of the Resistance or the Na’vi shaman on Na’vi River Journey may decide to take a break! We miss ya! Recently, we’ve been noticing that a popular Disney World attraction has been having some issues lately. Let’s take a look! During our visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we received a message on the My Disney Experience app that said, “On behalf of the entire team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I’d like to apologize that Na’vi River Journey is currently unavailable. Our cast members have been working diligently to get the attraction up and running again, and we are sorry you are not able to experience this attraction at this time.” ©Disney Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time Na’vi River Journey has experienced an unexpected closure. Over the past few weeks, we’ve noticed that the attraction has been listed as “Temporarily Closed” on and off throughout the day. What’s going on with Na’vi River Journey? Currently, Disney has not explained why the attraction keeps closing, but we’ll let you know if we learn any more details about the closure. For now, we’ll have to wait and see when the attraction reopens! We’ll keep our eyes out for an update! We’ll be sure to keep our eyes out for more information; in the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! NEWS: Disney Shares Character Meet and Greet and ‘Finding Nemo’ Show Updates 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 experienced an unexpected closure in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Attraction is Temporarily CLOSED Again In Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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The travel industry has been a bit complicated over the past couple of years, especially if you’re trying to fly somewhere. Orlando Airport There are new requirements on planes like wearing masks, many flights have been canceled due to the pandemic, and new routes have been added as well. The airlines themselves have even been changing. We previously told you about Spirit Airlines’ plans to combine with Frontier Airlines, but now, all of that might be changing. JetBlue Airways has made a BIG offer to buy Spirit Airlines — $3.6 billion, all in cash, according to CNBC. ©Spirit Airlines This, of course, raises questions about the Spirit and Frontier Airlines merger, which would make them the 5th largest airline in the United States. Spirit said that its board was evaluating JetBlue’s proposal and will “pursue the course of action it determines to be in the best interests of Spirit and its stockholders.” ©Frontier Airlines CNBC says that this competition for Spirit Airlines shows the desire for consolidation in the airline industry after two difficult years due to the pandemic. Carriers are now trying to hire pilots, flight attendants, and other workers as the travel industry rebounds. Orlando International Airport Both Spirit and Frontier Airlines only fly planes in the Airbus A320 family, which are also the aircraft that make up the majority of the planes in JetBlue’s fleet. Spirit is headquartered in Florida, which is also where JetBlue has a large operation. But, if JetBlue did acquire Spirit, they would keep their headquarters where it is now in New York. ©GETTY IMAGES Frontier Airlines says that if Spirit were to be bought by JetBlue, it would make travel more expensive, saying “In particular, the significant East Coast overlap between JetBlue and Spirit would reduce competition and limit options for consumers.” We’re interested to see what happens next! We’ll keep you updated on what happened with Spirit Airlines, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn more about the possible Spirit and Frontier merger Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which airline do you prefer to travel on in the United States? Tell us in the comments! The post Why A New JetBlue Offer is Complicating Things for Spirit Airlines first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Nothing sticks around forever – especially in Disney World. Rise of the Resistance So if you don’t want to miss out on a must-do Disney World experience, stick around! Check out our video below What To Do In Disney World Before It’s TOO LATE 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 the video and let us know if you are visiting Disney World this year! The post DFB Video: What To Do In Disney World Before It's TOO LATE 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. One of the most coveted traditions for many Disney-goers is pin trading and collecting! Disney pins! In almost every single Disney World store you’ll find a wall full of different pins and Disney tends to release a new pin for almost everything! Have a favorite hotel? There’s a pin for that. A favorite character? There’s a pin for that. A favorite ride? Yup — you guessed it — there’s a pin for that. And, whether you have a big collection already or you’re just starting out, Disney just released GIANT pins that will make your collection that much more impressive! Right now, you can find FOUR new FiGPiNs on shopDisney! And, these aren’t any regular-sized pins — they’re HUGE! So huge that they even include a DISPLAY STAND. The extra-large pins stand at a whopping 3 inches tall and come in a clear display box if you plan to show them off on your shelf rather than on your pin lanyard. So, what characters can you find online? First up is the Limited Release Belle FiGPiN. ©shopDisney This Beauty and the Beast-inspired pin features Belle in her elegant yellow ballgown, clutching a red rose. It’s priced at $24.99. Order the Belle FiGPiN here! Next up is the Mike Wazowski FiGPiN. Featuring your favorite little eyeball from Monsters, Inc., this pin features Mike smiling as he wears his alma mater cap that you’ll recognize from Monster’s University. ©shopDisney It costs $24.99. Get the Mike Wazowski FiGPiN here. And, for all you Disney villain fans, there’s the Maleficent FiGPiN. ©shopDisney You can purchase this pin for $24.99. Order your Maleficent FiGPin here. Lastly, you can add one of the most classic Disney characters to your shelf (or pinboard) with the new Tinker Bell FiGPiN! She’s posing just like she does when flying over Magic Kingdom during the nightly fireworks show. This one also costs $24.99. Get your Tinker Bell FiGPiN here! Whether you’re just getting started collecting pins, or you’re a seasoned pin trader, these pins will certainly stand out in your collection. Stick with us for all the latest merch finds! And, be sure to check out all the details on Disney’s upcoming pin-trading event that will be held in person this year! The Disney pin-trading event is at EPCOT this year! 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 collect and trade pins when you visit Disney parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s New Pins Will Make The Rest Of Your Collection Seem Small first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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We try a lot of food in Disney World. We’ve tried hundreds of snacks, desserts, drinks, and even an octopus drink one time (yeah, it was weird). There have been some real standout winners in our time, which makes it hard to definitively pick a favorite meal. Thankfully, the brilliant concept of brunch lets us enjoy it all — drinks, sweet breakfast foods, savory entrees, AND dessert! We hope you brought your appetite! Today, we’re visiting Raglan Road for a sunny outdoor brunch! Is this fun (and sometimes loud) dining experience worth a visit to Disney Springs? Let’s find out! Raglan Road is an authentic Irish pub located in Disney Springs. This restaurant serves a mixture of classic Irish dishes and unique entrees. If you hit it at the right time, you might even experience some live Irish music and dancing during your meal. On the weekend, guests can come for the Rollicking Raglan Brunch, which features a special food and drink menu. Atmosphere During our visit to Raglan Road on a Sunday morning, we were treated to some live music, which made for a fun and lively atmosphere. In the restrooms, you might hear a talk show playing overhead, and in the dining rooms, you might see some authentic Irish decor. We got a nice outdoor spot! There are several different seating options, including both indoor and outdoor dining. Raglan Road offers standard tables and chairs, booths, bar seating, and outdoor tables and chairs. Depending on where you sit (and if there’s live music playing during your visit), it might be a little noisy. At times, we found it a little difficult to hear our server. Guests are given nice cloth napkins and reusable paper menus. If you decide to dine at Raglan Road, be prepared for some funky, unique options! Menu The menu has a wide selection of Irish appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Sides cost extra, though the portion sizes for our entrees were pretty large. There’s a special brunch menu only available on the weekend! On the brunch menu, you can choose from a variety of starters, such as Wings, Shrimp, or Soup. Some of the menu items might have funny names, but don’t be afraid to look past the name! There are so many options! The entree menu is split into two sections: brunch and lunch. While the brunch menu has some of the more traditional breakfast/brunch items, like Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, and Pancakes, the lunch menu offers a Chicken Sandwich, Fish & Chips, and Salad, to name a few. Don’t forget a drink! Of course, this is a pub, so there are plenty of drinks, flights, and cocktails as well! Eats & Drinks First, let’s talk drinks. We ordered the Iced Irish for $15. It’s made with Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, Butterscotch Schnapps, Baileys Salted Caramel, and Iced Coffee, then topped with Whipped Cream. Iced Irish We found ourselves a little disappointed with this drink; it was quite watery and bitter. Our server informed us that this is a pre-made drink, so you cannot order it without the alcohol, either. Upon our first sip, we tasted the strong Irish Whiskey flavor, but as we continued to drink, we mainly tasted watery, bitter coffee. Unfortunately, we didn’t taste any of the caramel or sweet butterscotch flavor. This is definitely an adults-only drink! Our server also started us off with some bread! We received a basket of nice wheat bread topped with oats and balsamic sweet vinegar and olive oil on the side. By itself, the bread was a little dry, but once we dipped it in the balsamic sweet vinegar and olive oil, it was AMAZING! The vinegar and olive oil was incredibly sweet and complemented the bread perfectly! Bread For our main entree, we ordered All This… And Eggs On Top for $22. Obviously, the name doesn’t give much away, but this dish consists of pulled slow-braised beef, potato hash with sautéed mushrooms, green onions, and mushroom ketchup, topped with two sunny-side up eggs. It looks good, but how did it taste? All This… And Eggs On Top Right off the bat, the braised beef was cooked well and had a nice texture, though we thought it was lacking seasoning; we mainly picked up the mushroom ketchup and beef flavors in the hash. Our eggs were perfectly cooked sunny-side up and had that nice ooze as we cut into the egg. We didn’t find very many mushrooms in the hash, but the few we managed to find had a nice garlic seasoning. Those eggs look pretty nice! If you don’t mind your foods touching on your plate and you aren’t afraid of a little mushroom ketchup combo, you might like this dish! On the other hand, if you don’t like eating a mixture of flavors and textures at the same time, you might want to skip this dish. Time to take a bite! From the lunch menu, we ordered the Now You’re Talkin’ Chicken Sandwich for $22. This sandwich was made with a fried buttermilk chicken breast, hot sauce, scallions, shredded pickled slaw, truffle aïoli, and grated parmesan. Now You’re Talkin’ Chicken Sandwich This dish was clearly made for fried chicken lovers; we got a nice, big, juicy piece of fried chicken coated with a warm, crunchy batter. Good news — this was a winner! The chicken paired quite well with the rest of the toppings, and the hot sauce was subtle (the sauce gave us just a tiny tingle sensation on our tongue). While the pickled slaw was a little overpowering, it did add a nice crunch to the sandwich. If you don’t like the taste of pickles, you might not like the slaw. Time for some chicken! Typically, truffle sauces tend to be quite strong and flavorful, but in this case, the truffle aïoli wasn’t overpowering or overwhelming. As cheese-lovers, we wish there was a little more parmesan, though overall, this was a really good sandwich. If you’re craving a chicken sandwich, we suggest giving this a try! Now, let’s chat about the fries…because they didn’t wow us. Our fries were not seasoned or salted, so they tasted a little bland. That said, the fries had a nice texture and went well with the sandwich, but they certainly didn’t add anything to the meal. Make sure to take a BIG bite! Make sure to save some room for dessert! We ordered Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding for $11. The description for this dessert simply reads, “Like no other you’ve ever had, believe us,” so there isn’t a whole lot of information to go off of when you’re ordering this. Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding In the past when we’ve ordered this dessert, our bread was FILLED with raisins. This time, we only found a sad total of four raisins in the bread pudding. Luckily, the texture was soft and chewy, yet still had a crunchy harder crust. Of course, this dish really shines when the vanilla and caramel drizzle are spread on top of the bread pudding. They added such a fantastic sweet, buttery flavor to the bread pudding. In fact, this dessert NEEDS the sauces to really come alive. Otherwise, the bread is pretty bland. Look at that drizzle! If you typically enjoy bread pudding, or you’re looking for a quality dessert to end your meal, ORDER THIS! Despite the lack of raisins this time around, we can’t deny that the sweet drizzle combined with the soft bread is a true winner. Nosh or Not? Make a point to visit Ragland Road for brunch if… You’re looking for a fun, pub-style atmosphere — Raglan Road is not for the soft-spoken or the timid. It’s a noisy, busy pub with lots of music and plenty to drink. This isn’t meant to be a typical Disney World restaurant, and that’s what makes it so fun! You’re willing to be adventurous and try traditional Irish foods — From Cheshire Heritage Pork Irish Banger to Irish-style Foleys Smoked Salmon, the menus at Raglan Road rely heavily on traditional Irish foods. Be brave — try something out of your comfort zone! Part of the adventure of dining here is leaning into the Irish culture. You love BRUNCH! — One of the big benefits of dining at Raglan Road for brunch is that you get the best of both worlds; this restaurant offers both brunch items and lunch items, so you have plenty of options. Whether you’re looking for a classic brunch item or want to try an Irish dish, they’ve got it all! Skip Ragland Road if… You’re in a rush — Our service was a little slow during brunch, and our server was quite busy. If you’ve got plans later in the day and don’t have time for a longer meal, you might be better off at a quick-service location. You’re looking for an intimate meal — Like we said, this is a loud restaurant — especially when the live musicians are playing. You might have a little trouble hearing your dining companions, so be prepared to enjoy the music! You want a classic “Disney” meal — As you may have guessed by now, this isn’t a typical “Disney” restaurant (even though it’s located in Disney Springs). While families are welcome, we tend to see this as a restaurant geared toward adults. The menu has some out-of-the-box options that might not appeal to little ones, and the music might bother kids. Overall This time around, our service felt a little off. Due to a technical issue, our order was delayed, so it took about an hour to get our food. That said, accidents happen and we rarely run into issues like this — it was probably just an off-day! If you enjoy an upbeat, lively pub atmosphere and Irish-style food, you’ll probably love Raglan Road. On the other hand, if you prefer a soft, quiet atmosphere, head somewhere else. Disney Springs has a TON of amazing dining options, and Raglan Road is made to serve those looking for a typical pub-style restaurant. If you are dining with a group of adults or are joining a large party, this is a great place to drink and dine with friends. But there are better brunch options out there. For example, Wine Bar George and Homecomin’ both offer seriously delicious brunch options that we think are well worth it. REVIEW: Why We’re Willing To Pay $13 For BREAD 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 dined at Raglan Road? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does Raglan Road Brunch Stand Up Against the Other Disney Springs Options? We Find Out. first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Oh, would you look at that — there are MORE new Minnie ears in Disney World! Can you EVER have enough? Seriously though, it feels like Disney releases new ears every single week at this point. Recently we’ve seen Ariel ears, Space Mountain ears, $300 designer ears, Orange Bird ears, Tiana ears, Limoncello ears, Alice in Wonderland ears…the list could go on and on. And today, we’ve got another new pair to show ya! These are the new Gold Sequin Minnie Ears! New ears alert! We’ve already seen these ears in Disneyland, but now they’re over here on the East Coast, too! What do we think?! They’re part of the new EARidescent Shimmer Collection, which is just one of the newer 50th anniversary collections that is being released for Disney World’s celebration. They’re very sparkly! This collection is inspired by Cinderella Castle, with the blue and gold taken from the turrets on the castle. Would you wear these? Gold sequins cover the ears…. So golden! …and the band… That navy is on the inside, though! …and the big bow is navy blue! It’s a pretty navy! We found these today at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios, The Emporium in Magic Kingdom, and Creations in EPCOT. You can grab them for $34.99. Go grab them if you want them! Stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be showing you the new matching Loungefly backpack in this collection soon! We bet you don’t have THESE new Minnie ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Disney World’s NEW 50th Anniversary Ears ✨ SPARKLE ✨ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has hosted a variety of different sporting events over the years. ESPN Wide World of Sports From NBA games to NCAA tournaments, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has seen it all. This year, it’s hosting another event. Department of Defense Warrior Games announced via Twitter that they will be hosting the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The 2021 event — which was also supposed to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex — was canceled due to COVID-19. Disney World shared that these games will take place August 19th-28th. The annual event “celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members.” The event will include those from international allied nations as well. The athletes will compete in “adaptive sporting events such as wheelchair basketball, cycling, indoor rowing, and sitting volleyball among others during the games.” The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex when it was decorated for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend We wish all the participants the very best of luck, and thank them for their service! Check back here for the latest Disney news! Learn more about the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever attended an event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Set to Host Warrior Games in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Which park would you consider to be the BEST theme park in the United States? Splash Mountain For many of us, we probably think of Disney right away! But, which park reigns supreme? Is it Disneyland since it’s the OG, EPCOT since you get to travel around the world, or maybe Animal Kingdom because of all those awesome animals (and Expedition Everest, of course). Well, if you feel strongly about which park you think is the best, you can vote on it RIGHT NOW! ALL of the U.S. Disney Parks have been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2022! A panel of amusement park and family travel experts nominated 20 of their favorite theme parks in North America and now you can vote on your favorite. If you want to pick a Disney park, you can choose between Magic Kingdom at Disney World… Magic Kingdom …EPCOT at Disney World… Hello from EPCOT! …Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World… Hollywood Studios …Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Disney World… Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom …Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort… Disneyland …or Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort. Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Other parks included in the nominations include theme parks like all 3 of the Universal parks (Universal Studios Orlando, Island of Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood). Photo by David Sprague, Universal Studios Hollywood via The Orange County Register There are also some other parks like Knott’s Berry Farm, Dollywood, Hersheypark, Cedar Point, and Silver Dollar City. ©Knott’s Berry Farm You can vote once a day until voting closes on Monday, April 25th at noon EST. The top 10 winning parks will then be announced on Friday, May 6th, 2022. You can cast your vote right here! Click here to see what the #1 mountain ride is at Disney World according to fans 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 park are you going to vote for as the best in North America? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL 6 Disney Parks Have Been Nominated As the BEST in North America! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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There have been a lot of Disney collaborations lately. We saw the Disney x Coach collection, a weather-related collaboration with WeatherFlow-Tempest, and even a Stoney Clover Lane collaboration. Stoney Clover Lane x Disney Collaboration Disney just announced a new collaboration will be available in New York City very soon! Disney is partnering with an organization called CAMP to create a Disney-themed experience in New York City! In this experience, participants will be led by a CAMP counselor and move through an interactive adventure that will require guests to “climb, slide, bounce, and dance with Mickey & Friends,” according to Disney. “Mickey & Friends: An Extra Big Adventure” is the first of five new Disney experiences coming to the store in New York City and that will then travel to CAMP stores around the country. ©Disney CAMP “creates immersive retail experiences that inspire and engage families through a unique combination of play, product, and programming,” according to PR Newswire. This themed experience is opening at the CAMP flagship store in New York City on May 28th with tickets going on sale on April 15th. If you are a D23 or Disney Vacation Club member, you have access to presale tickets now through your Membership page. BRB, booking a trip to Disneyland Paris after seeing these Frozen Land updates! 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 tickets for this experience? Let us know in the comments! The post An Interactive Disney Experience Is Coming to NYC Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Here at DFB, we love trying new food. Recently, we’ve tried a Bunny Butt Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, a Spiked Hibiscus Lemonade, and all things coconut over at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. And today, we’re trying something completely different. Columbia Harbour House We headed over to Columbia Harbour House in the Magic Kingdom to try to the Sea Captain Catch sandwich. The Sea Captain Catch is fried fish with cabbage slaw and tartar sauce served on a black bun. We found the fish to be crispy and not at all soggy, though it was a little on the drier side, but that was nothing that a couple of extra packets of tartar sauce couldn’t fix! Sea Captain Catch The cabbage slaw looked and tasted like it had kale in it which added a bit of bitterness. And we weren’t crazy over the black bun, though it definitely made the sandwich look cool. We have seen similar buns before and they add a bit of pizazz to the visual of the burger for sure! Sea Captain Catch If you’re someone who likes fish and chips, you’d probably like this sandwich a lot. It’s also great if you’re looking for something that will fill you up, but won’t be as heavy as a burger. We will say that there are better options at Columbia Harbor House even for fish lovers. Read our latest review here to see what may sound more enjoyable to you! Sea Captain Catch If you’d like to try this sandwich, you can find it over at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom for $13.29! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews! REVIEW: Brunch dishes debut at Be Our Guest! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try the Sea Captain Catch? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Wish We Could Say This Disney World Sandwich Is Better Than It Looks 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. Struggling with the wait until your next Disney trip? Us too. Magic Kingdom Bringing some Disney magic into your home can help make the wait a little easier, which can be done with blankets, art, kitchenware, and even pet toys. But what about the exterior of your home? Well, we just found the cutest Star Wars-themed doormats that will bring a touch of Disney to the outside of your home too! If you’re anything like us, you appreciate a good doormat — and Jane.com currently has really cute ones available right now. The Galaxy Doormats + Free Buffalo Check Rug by The Owl Boutique LLC (we love a good free item) are the perfect addition to any Star Wars fan’s home. These coir doormats are 18″ x 30″ and the free buffalo check rugs are 24″ x 36″. They use a high-quality printing process on the mats, and they’re currently $49.99 each — with free shipping! This “Chewie We’re Home” doormat is one of the iconic quotes included in the collection. ©Jane.com “This is Not the Droid You’re Looking For” is yet another iconic quote we’re glad to see included. ©Jane.com It wouldn’t be a complete collection without a Yoda-ism. ©Jane.com Rebel scum are always allowed in our homes. ©Jane.com Make sure you’re on the right side of this mat. ©Jane.com And of course, the classic “home” doormat with a symbol to ensure your visitors know what side you’re on. ©Jane.com These mats will only be available on Jane.com for 2 days, so hurry over to snag yours! Grab any of the doormats here! After you do, be sure to check back here for the latest Disney news! Check out another Disney home collection here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which doormat is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Bring 'Star Wars' to Your Front Door -- Literally! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Recently, we’ve seen some pretty awesome Disney Princess merchandise! This is probably because we’re in the middle of the Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration, so Disney is releasing allll of the cool items to celebrate. Disney Princess LEGO Mosaics We’ve seen plush nuiMOs, fancy ears, fun clothing, jewelry, and more. But, some of the most popular merchandise has definitely been the designer princess dolls! We’ve seen Jasmine, Pocahontas, Ariel, Tiana, Aurora, and Mulan, and now, it’s time for a NEW princess to get her own designer doll! Take a look at the NEW Merida Doll coming to the Disney Designer collection! The princess from Pixar’s Brave has a whole new look. The doll will be released on April 12th at 7AM PT on shopDisney. The other Disney Princess designer dolls have each been around $130, so we would expect Merida to be the same. We’ll let you know as soon as the doll is available online, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see the Tiana Designer Disney Doll! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Merida’s look? Tell us in the comments! The post The NEW Disney Princess Designer Doll Just Blew Our Minds🤯 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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I am Groot. I am Groot. I AM GROOOOOOT! Oh, sorry about that! We were just practicing for the meet-and-greet of our dreams — you know, a meet-and-greet with THE walking Baby Groot robot. ©Marvel | Disney Got no idea what we’re talking about? Well, allow us to let you in on the beautiful phenomenon that is the walking Baby Groot robot. “Why do you have Baby Groot on the mind,” you ask? Well, over at EPCOT we’ve been keeping a very close eye on the construction happening for the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Not too long ago, we got a peek inside a big part of the queue — the Galaxarium. ©Disney We’ve gotten a behind-the-scenes peek at the ride… @DisneyParks via TikTok …and a new commercial for the ride too! Disney has also announced the official OPENING DATE for the ride — May 27th — and has shared that select guests can get an early preview of the ride. ©Disney The ride is (of course) focused on the characters from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. On Disney’s own website it notes that guests will get to join Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Star-Lord on this ride. In the commercial and attraction posters, Groot appears, but is in a much older, adult form. ©Disney So, it’s not as though we expect to see the walking robot version of Baby Groot in this ride, but all of the talk about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride got us thinking about the REMARKABLE walking Baby Groot Robot Disney shared a video of nearly a year ago! ©Walt Disney Imagineering R&D Inc. We first got a glimpse of this unique creation during a private media event. And when we say glimpse, we mean it! We only got to see it up on the screen for a few seconds and then it was GONE! We had seen similar tech in a patent Disney filed at the end of 2020 for a “Legged High-dexterity Self-balancing Capable Robot Actor.” At the time, some of the images were for more of a Judy Hopps figure. But one depiction did have a bit more of a Groot-like appearance. ©Disney After the quick glimpse in the media event, we thought that maybe it was all a dream because, seriously, a WALKING Baby Groot robot?! Maybe that’s just too much to ask of the universe. But, it turns out it was NOT a dream! Disney later shared a full video and more details of this incredible project! The robot isn’t “stuck” in one spot like what we’ve seen with other animatronics in the parks. Instead, as you can see in the gif above and the video below, the character is only attached by a thin cable (which is used for live programming). Other than a few minor cables, this baby Groot robot could walk around freely, which could be a total GAME CHANGER when it comes to character interactions in the parks! ©Walt Disney Imagineering R&D Inc. This walking Baby Groot robot is what Disney Imagineering has called “Project Kiwi” — a “small scale, free-roaming robotic actor.” (TechCrunch) The overall goal of Project Kiwi is to move characters into spaces with guests, while keeping them at a proper scale so they still are genuine. This robotic Groot has expressive eyes, textures on his face and body, and other details that make it a TOTALLY believable Disney character — all while being kid-sized! ©Walt Disney Imagineering R&D Inc. According to TechCrunch, this version of Project Kiwi is “Groot-flavored” but this technology could take different forms when it gets to the parks. So…when will this walking Baby Groot show up in the parks?! Well, Project Kiwi is still a work on progress. Back in April of 2021, TechCrunch said that guests shouldn’t expect to “see this in the wild soon” and that Walt Disney Imagineering “does not have immediate plans to put it in the parks.” Still…it is a SIGHT to behold. Check out the video below to see more! While the current prototype can show Groot’s mood through his walk and more, there’s more on the horizon. TechCrunch shared that (at the time) Disney’s next goal for Project Kiwi was to have increased stability and added sensing capabilities to react to uneven ground and also interactions with others. According to the TechCrunch article, while Project Kiwi still has a lot of work left to do before it can appear in the parks, “it’s already well on the road to being viable for things like stage performances, photo ops and eventually free roaming deployment in the parks.” Click here to see our full article with more details about this walking baby Groot robot Again, Disney previously noted that it didn’t have immediately plans for this to go into the parks and that a lot of work is still left to do. That was based on the TechCrunch article from back in April of 2021. Almost a year has passed since then, but we really haven’t seen any big updates from Disney about this tech just yet, though the project was discussed a bit during Destination D23 back in November of 2021. D23 At that point, we got to see a video of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro interacting with Groot! So, while the opening of EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy ride might have brought the walking Baby Groot robot to our minds, there has been no indication that it’ll pop up in the parks any time soon. Sad. We know. Still, we can’t help but share the details about this robot again because it’s just TOO EPIC to not remind you about! Click here to see our full article about this creation. What forms would you like Project Kiwi to take in the future? Tell us in the comments! And, as always, stay tuned for more Disney news. Click here to see something that could change character interactions FOREVER Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! 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Recently, Disney gave us some new updates regarding their mission to become more sustainable by the end of this decade. The ultimate goal for the company is to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2030. Living with the Land While this is certainly a lofty goal, it can sometimes seem overwhelming as individuals to know what needs to be done. Well now, Robert Downey, Jr. is releasing a new book that might be able to help. Robert Downey, Jr. (you know, Iron Man), along with Thomas Kostigen (a bestselling environmental author) is writing his first ever nonfiction book called Cool Food: Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time, according to an article by Deadline. ©️Blackstone Publishing The book will provide readers some insight into creating a carbon-free diet, along with how to make choices that will reduce your carbon footprint at the grocery store and when out to eat. Robert Downey, Jr. has been interested in climate sustainability for a while, and even founded The Footprint Coalition, which is a non-profit business focused on sustainable technology, in 2019. The book is being published by Blackstone Publishing and does not have a scheduled publish date yet. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here for 4 UNIQUE fast food spots to visit just outside of Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be reading Robert Downey, Jr.’s new book? Let us know in the comments! The post Robert Downey, Jr. Is Releasing a Book All About Reducing Your Carbon Footprint first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Hello from Walt Disney’s first Florida park, Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle There’s just something so, well, MAGICAL about this park, from opening day attractions to the smells of Main Street, U.S.A., and of course — Cinderella Castle! There’s something new to experience nearly everywhere you turn, and we love being able to bring you a look at what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Pinocchio’s Village Haus We tried two new menu items at this Fantasyland counter-service location. First up is the new Roasted Corn Flatbread, which is $11.99. We loved this! It’s made with roasted corn and peppers, cilantro mayo, and two different types of cheese! So good! We also tried the Tres Leches Cake for $6.19. It was not what we would normally expect from this type of cake, but it was still yummy! Click Here to See Our FULL Review of the New Items at Pinocchio’s Village Haus Storybook Treats There’s a new Seven Dwarfs ice cream cone over at Storybook Treats! The Doc Cone had been hanging around until recently, when we spotted the Sneezy Cone! Hey, Sneezy! It’s made from Chocolate Barqs Root Beer and vanilla ice cream flavors swirled together, with a white chocolate buckle and sneezy coin. You can get it for $5.99. Click Here to See Our FULL Review of the Sneezy Cone at Storybook Treats Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Heads up, Alex and Ani fans! There are several new Disney princess-inspired items at the Emporium. We spotted the Little Mermaid Earring Set for $34.99, which matches… Little Mermaid Earring Set … the Little Mermaid Bracelet for $54.99. Little Mermaid Bracelet Fans of Belle will be happy to see this Beauty and the Beast Earring Set for $34.99… Beauty and the Beast Earring Set … and the matching Bracelet as well, for $54.99. Beauty and the Beast Bracelets Finally, the Cinderella Earring Set can be yours for $34.99! Cinderella Earring Set And don’t forget the matching Cinderella Bracelet too. It’s also available for $54.99. Cinderella Bracelet Another new jewelry item popped up at the Emporium, this Pixar Coco Necklace and Earrings Set is $39.99. We love how colorful this set is! We don’t often see a lot of Bambi merchandise, but we spotted this Thumper Shirt for $24.99! Hey, Thumper! We love the flowers too! Frontier Trading Post There are some new pins over at Frontier Trading, like these Mickey and Minnie pins — each is $12.99! Mickey and Minnie! The Orange Bird Florida Pin is so adorable and features one of our favorite Disney World characters. The ultimate Florida pin. You can get it for $12.99 as well. Uptown Jewelers The Dumbo Dooney & Bourke Collection has arrived in Magic Kingdom! Dumbo Dooneys! The collection features three bags — a tote for $298… Dumbo Tote … a satchel for $298… Dumbo satchel … and a crossbody bag for $248. Dumbo crossbody You’ll be flying high with these new designer bags! Crystal Arts Keep some (non-poisonous) candy in this Poison Apple Glass Jar we found over at Crystal Arts. What would you keep in here? It’s available for $28.99. Bonjour! Village Gifts Looking for a fancy gift for the Sleeping Beauty fan in your life? How about this Aurora Figurine! Aurora figurine It can be yours for $85. Fantasy Faire We spotted TWO new shirts over here, the Let’s Work Together Mickey and Friends Shirt for $19.99… Let’s Work Together! … and this adorable Mickey Cinderella Castle Shirt too, which is also $19.99 We know that castle! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Disney is always thinking about Christmas! You can too with this Milk and Cookies for Santa Set. Milk and Cookies for Santa Set It comes with a plate for cookies and glass for milk. Take it home for $29.99. Splashdown This shirt is giving us some seriously good energy — the Positive Vibes Minnie and Daisy Youth Shirt is $19.99. Gal pals! We love seeing this dynamic duo together! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates TRON: Lightcycle Run Last time, we brought you an update on the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel portion of the TRON ride, and this week it looks like crews are working on leveling out more of the ground to make room for more construction! More machinery! Disney is still keeping everyone in the dark about when we might be able to ride TRON, but you can be sure we’ll keep you updated! Click Here to See Our Last Update on the WDW Railroad That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom for now! Don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for Disney parks news 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. Did you experience anything new on your last trip to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Corn Pizza and Designer Collabs Galore first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We love to accessorize with a little Disney flair! Sign us up for ending every day with fireworks, please. Whether it’s fancy Disney jewelry, Princess inspired rings, or Toy Story accessories we could wear every day, we love carrying a little bit of Disney with us wherever we go. Alex & Ani makes some adorable Disney jewelry, and their new collection is fit for a Princess! This Disney Princes Alex & Ani collection is out now in Disney World and Disneyland. There are pieces inspired by many different Princesses like Ariel and Belle! They’ll also be available on shopDisney soon. Now, let’s take a look at what we found from the collection over at World of Disney in Disney Springs. First up, we have this Beauty and the Beast earrings set featuring Lumiere and some lovely red roses. Be Our Guest! There is also a Beauty and the Beast bracelet available with some charms of Lumiere and Cogsworth. Carry some friends on your wrist! Next, we have and earrings set featuring Flounder and some purple clam shells from The Little Mermaid! What a fun pair! There is also a bracelet featuring Flounder as well as one of Ariel’s famous thingamabobs — a fork! Gadgets and gizmos a-plenty Finally, we found this Cinderella earrings set with her famous glass slippers! Don’t drop those slippers — they might break! The earrings sets are all $39.99 each and the bracelets are all $54.99 each.That’s all we’ve seen so far for this Alex & Ani collection! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Click here to see where you can find the ULTIMATE Disney Easter Basket! 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 Alex & Ani Disney Princess collection? Let us know in the comments! The post From Under the Sea to Cinderella Castle, Disney's New Jewelry Collection Is Fit for a Princess first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been BUSY this week. And no, we don’t just mean with crowds. Hollywood Studios From some fun new collectibles to a LOT of new merchandise, we have so much to cover! Let’s dive right in. Hollywood Studios Food Updates This week Disney released new 50th Anniversary Coca-Cola Bottles for all four Disney Parks, with four different designs for each park icon. In Hollywood Studios, we found the bottles at Anaheim Produce, including the elusive fifth bottle that features a specialty label! Collectible 50th Anniversary Coca-Cola Bottle Each bottle is a different color, and the Hollywood Studios bottle is gold with an image of Tower of Terror. Each bottle costs $4.69. Check out more photos of the 50th Anniversary Coca-Cola Bottles here! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates We’ve seen Disney slowly remove plexiglass barriers from select retail and quick service spots around Disney World, and this week the plexiglass was removed from Mickey’s of Hollywood… No plexiglass …and The Darkroom and Celebrity 5 & 10. Not here either! We’re watching closely for more plexiglass changes around Disney World. Read more about the plexiglass situation in Disney World here! The poster for Turning Red that was previously located in front of the Crossroads of the World was changed back to the park closing time sign. Park Closure sign is back A new billboard has replaced the West Side Story billboard in the parking lot area! This one advertises the upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Dr. Strange Billboard And at Toy Story Mania, a new exit route has been established, presumably to make way for the construction of the new Toy Story-inspired gift shop called Jessie’s Trading Post. Exit Route change We’ll be watching closely for more updates as the Toy Story Mania construction progresses! Read more about the new Toy Story gift shop coming to Disney World soon. And finally in terms of construction updates, large Moon Knight signs have been added near the Disney Junior area. The new Marvel show recently debuted on Disney+. Moon Knight Signs Now let’s get to the shopping! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Sunset Couture At Sunset Couture we spotted a white Tommy Bahama Long-sleeve Button-Up Shirt for $150. Tommy Bahama Shirt We also found a Tommy Bahama Floral Blue Button-Up Shirt for $130. Tommy Bahama Floral Shirt There were new Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) Men’s Pajama Shorts for $36.99. Grogu Pajama Shorts And a Disneyland Hoodie appeared to have lost its way. What are you doing all the way in Hollywood Studios?? Disneyland hoodie, are you lost? Tatooine Traders Tatooine Traders had a Darth Vader Saber the Moment T-Shirt for $25. (Get it?) Saber (get it?) the Moment Mickey’s of Hollywood At Mickey’s of Hollywood we found a Purple Minnie Mouse Long-sleeve Shirt for $40… Purple Minnie Mouse Top …a light pink Being Together is Magical T-Shirt for $24.99… Being Together is Magical …a new blue 50th Anniversary Mickey Long-sleeve Shirt for $44.99… 50th Long-sleeve Shirt …another blue 50th Anniversary Mickey Short Sleeve Top for $36.99… 50th Cinched T-Shirt …and a yellow Mickey Mouse T-Shirt for $24.99. Vintage Mickey T-Shirt There was also a new Donald and Daisy Loungefly Mini Backpack for $75. New Loungefly Backpack Disney & Co. At Disney & Co we spotted a Chosen One Toy Story Alien T-Shirt for $37. Chosen One T-Shirt The Darkroom We found a Mickey Phone Ring for $15 at The Darkroom… Mickey Phone Ring …as well as a Minnie Phone Ring for $15. Minnie Phone Ring Celebrity 5 & 10 Celebrity 5 & 10 had this fun Green Monorail Night Light for $17… Monorail Night Light …as well as a pink Turning Red Pin. ‘Turning Red’ Pin Legends of Hollywood If you love Stitch, you can find this Stitch Outta This World T-Shirt for $37 at Legends of Hollywood. Stitch Tee We also found a Mickey in Sunglasses Tank Top for $37. Mickey Sunglasses Tank A new Disney Dooney & Bourke Dumbo Collection was released this week, including this Drawstring Bucket Bag for $298… We love the drawstring element on this bag! …a large Tote Bag for $298… This tote is super roomy! …and a small Cross Body Bag for $248. Crossbody bags are great for park days! Each back features a variety of Dumbo illustrations, and we’ve also seen them for sale in Magic Kingdom! Check out more photos of the Dumbo Dooney & Bourke Collection here! Rock Around the Shop Rock Around the Shop had a selection of new magnets and phone cases inspired by the recent Springtime Surprise runDisney marathon weekend, including a Springtime Surprise Challenge Magnet and a Tower of Terror 10 Miler Magnet. Magnets There were also Everest 5K Magnets and Springtime Weekend Celebrates Yestermorrow Magnets… Magnets …and a Race for the Taste 10K Magnet. Magnet In terms of phone cases, you can now find an Everest 5K Phone Case, a Finisher Race for the Taste Phone Case… Phone Cases …a Finisher Tower of Terror Phone Case, and a Finisher Springtime 19.3 miles Phone Case. Phone Cases Keystone Clothiers Keystone Clothiers had a Spider-Man Backpack we’ve previously seen in Disneyland for $39.99. Spider-Man Backpack Adrian & Edith’s Head to Toe Head to Toe had America On Parade Leggings for $44.99… Leggings …and an America on Parade Sleeveless Top for $29.99. Sleeveless Top We also found a new Vault Collection Spirit Jersey for $74.99. It’s so colorful! It’s covered in colorful Mickey balloons! See more photos of the new Spirit Jersey here! Majestic Theatre We found a yellow set of Mickey and Pluto sweats at the Majestic Theatre. The Sweatshirt is $54.99… Sweatshirt …and the Shorts are $49.99. Shorts There was also a Mickey Retro Tank for $36.99… Retro Tank …and a Mickey Retro Shirt for $36.99. Retro Shirt And that’s all the news from Hollywood Studios! Keep following along with DFB for more Disney updates, news, and more! Have new menu items made this Hollywood Studios restaurant BETTER? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Hollywood Studios recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: A Quiet COVID-19 Change and Another 50th Anniversary Souvenir first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and they’re experiencing a major facelift. ©Disney This facelift has come in the form of an expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park! While the addition of Avengers Campus has been highly anticipated, there’s another new land we’re learning more about that will take Disneyland Paris into the unknown. We’ve been following the progress of the new Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris — including the opening of their Marvel-themed hotel — but Avengers Campus isn’t the only new land being added to Walt Disney Studios Park. Walt Disney Studios Park will be adding their own Frozen-inspired land, and we just can’t let it go! This land will include a new attraction that will take guests on a journey accompanied by the iconic Frozen characters! ©Disney It will be a short walk away from Avengers Campus, and guests of the Kingdom of Arendelle can expect to admire Elsa’s Ice Castle from afar, stop by the village, and meet our favorite Frozen characters during a royal meet and greet. The access area to the Kingdom of Arendelle will be a picturesque promenade that will seamlessly transition you into the world of Frozen. ©Disney This promenade will also house a table-service restaurant with an “Art Nouveau” design and special meet-and-greet opportunities! We’re absolutely melting over this land, and we’re patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting for new details. Make sure you check back here often for the latest Disney news, including updates on this Frozen-themed land! Check out more details on the Avengers Campus opening in Disneyland Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be making a trip to Disneyland Paris when this land opens? Let us know in the comments! The post BRB, Booking a Trip to Disneyland Paris After Seeing These Frozen Land Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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One of the most popular restaurants in Magic Kingdom is going through some CHANGES right now! Be Our Guest We recently saw that Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland extended its hours so that this spot now opens at 10AM. This change made us hopeful that some breakfast or brunch options could be returning to the menu with the earlier opening time. So of course we made a reservation to check out the menu and see if our brunch dreams have been realized. Come along with us to check it out! For a while now, Be Our Guest has been serving only lunch and dinner (not breakfast), and both meals have had the same prix fixe menu. Both are table service meals, and both are priced the same. We used to recommend this spot for a quick-service lunch (which was a pretty good deal if you just wanted to visit the impressive dining rooms), but now that option is no longer available. Be Our Guest restaurant In the past, we haven’t been in love with the prix fixe meal here, which is inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in a nostalgic nod to the old Disney World attraction. This change happened for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and the meal features themed items like the Captain Nemo Octopus appetizer. The food is actually pretty good, but at $62 per adult and $37 per child, we just have a tough time justifying the cost. Be Our Guest Restaurant But we’re returning to this spot today because there are 2 NEW entrées on the menu now! The earlier opening time has inspired a couple of brunch options, with 1 new dish for adults and 1 for kids. Here’s a hint: the kids’ option includes Mickey Waffles! And before you ask, yes, you can order the Mickey Waffles as an adult and get a double portion. Let’s go in! Our server told us that the new eats are available from 10AM to 12PM, and they’re expected to stick around at least through this summer. So how do these eats stack up against the rest of the menu? Let’s find out! Atmosphere We’ll start out with a look at the atmosphere of this restaurant, which is really what you’re paying for with that $62 price tag. Because when you come to Be Our Guest, you’re invited to dine inside the Beast’s castle from Beauty and the Beast! And yes, it is just as grand as it looks in the movie. Let’s go inside! There are 3 different dining rooms, and each is more unique than the last. The first room you’ll see (and probably the most popular one) is The Grand Ballroom. Grand Ballroom This is a dream come true for die-hard Beauty and the Beast fans. You can actually be inside the gorgeous ballroom from the iconic “Tale As Old As Time” scene! There are massive chandeliers, ornate decorations, and huge windows in the back that show (simulated) winter scenes from outside. So pretty! For a cozier vibe, check out The Rose Gallery, which displays art from the movie in an elegant setting. Rose Gallery In the middle of the room, there’s a large music box with Belle and the Beast dancing on top. Inside the Rose Gallery But the most unique place to eat in this restaurant is probably The West Wing. West Wing This dining room is dark and foreboding (like the West Wing from the movie), with features like the enchanted rose and the Beast’s torn portrait. Enchanted Rose Sometimes, the Beast can be spotted in the dining rooms, walking through and waving to guests! This isn’t really a character dining experience, as he doesn’t usually stop or interact with guests. It’s more like a character sighting. But it’s a fun addition to the meal, and there aren’t many places to spot the Beast in Disney World! The Beast Now that you know about the beautiful dining rooms, let’s move on to the eats! Eats Like we mentioned before, this restaurant has a prix fixe menu for both lunch and dinner. The meal costs $62 for adults and $37 for kids (ages 9 and under). Adults start by choosing from the appetizers menu… ©Disney …and then select their entrée. ©Disney Each meal also comes with a dessert trio, which features samples of 3 different desserts. ©Disney Kids also choose an appetizer and entrée… ©Disney …as well as 2 side dishes and a dessert. ©Disney The drinks menu includes a few non-alcoholic specialty drinks… ©Disney …some signature wines and champagnes… ©Disney …sparkling drinks and wines… ©Disney …and beer and cider options. ©Disney Right now you might be wondering, what happened to those brunch options? When we came by, these options weren’t on the official menu yet. But they are available! The brunch dishes include a Fluffy Savory Egg Omelet for the adults and Mickey Waffles (!!!) for kids. These choices are available from 10AM to 12PM each day. Our table Of course, we had to try both of the brunch dishes! But we started out with appetizers first. When we sat down, we were brought some bread rolls to munch on before our appetizers arrived. Bread The bread was nice and soft, and it was warm when it came out, which meant the butter melted as soon as we spread it onto the roll! Yum! We chose the Country Seasonal Salad for our adult meal appetizer (which has a peach vinaigrette right now). This salad was full of berries, which we think makes it perfect for springtime. There were some walnuts in it as well, which brought a good crunch and some extra texture. The dressing was very bright, and we thought all the flavors worked well together. Overall, it’s very tasty but not a super filling salad, which makes it a pretty good appetizer. If you don’t like sweet vinaigrettes or fruit, you’ll want to stay away from this one! Country Seasonal Salad And for our kid’s meal appetizer, we went with the Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Plate! This appetizer came with grapes, strawberries, and a couple of cheese wedges (White Cheddar and Sharp Cheddar). Both kinds of cheese had pretty strong flavors, but we enjoyed them! The fruit was fresh and crisp. Fruit and Cheese Plate Now on to the brunch dishes! The adult brunch choice is a Fluffy Savory Egg Omelet made with Brie Cheese and topped with Lump Crab Meat and Choron Sauce. This is served with Roasted Potatoes. We thought this was more of an egg souffle than an omelet, but either way, it was very delicious. The topping especially was great, with large pieces of crab meat. Fluffy Omelet The sauce on top is rich, and we think it really makes the dish. The potatoes were seasoned nicely, and they’re especially good when dipped in that sauce! Overall, we LOVED this. Super tasty! For the kids, there are Mickey Waffles, which are served with Fluffy Mickey Eggs, Savory Bacon, Sausage, and Roasted Potatoes. We love that you can get Mickey Waffles here now! The waffles themselves were just like we expected — crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a deliciously malty flavor. The bacon wasn’t super crisp, so anyone who likes softer bacon will enjoy this (and it’s still cooked well). Mickey waffles! As a fun surprise, the eggs were also Mickey-shaped! The mini-omelet was good, and it was pretty dense as well, which made it filling. The potatoes were also seasoned well, and the sausage was just a normal sausage link. Overall, this is a fun option for kids or adults! Remember that adults can order this meal, and they’ll get a double portion. You get a little bit of everything, and it’s a very classic breakfast spread. Mickey eggs! For dessert, we got the Dessert Trio, which comes with a Lemon Jam Macaron, a Chocolate Tart filled with Grey Stuff, and a Dark Chocolate Truffle. Dessert Trio The tart has crispy pearls and a white chocolate decal that has a picture of Chip on it! The filling is very creamy and delicious, and this is a fan favorite for a reason. (In case you’re not familiar with the Grey Stuff already, it’s basically a cookies-and-cream mousse.) So yummy The macaron was very sweet, and you can definitely taste the raspberry in it. We didn’t really get a strong lemon flavor. And the truffle is filled with a dark chocolate Grand Marnier ganache, which makes it super rich. There is a hazelnut flavor to it, but it’s pretty subtle. Super sweet! The kids’ dessert trio is a DIY situation! It comes with a few colors of food dye, so you can paint your own white chocolate Chip mug! There’s also a Chocolate Cake Pop, some of the Grey Stuff, and a Strawberry Macaron. Fun! The mug is simple white chocolate, but it is very fun to paint it yourself. The cake pop was surprisingly soft! It wasn’t too dense or dry, and it had a rich chocolate-y flavor. Cake Pop The macaron definitely has a strong strawberry taste, and it reminded us a lot of strawberry jam. Nosh or Not Visit the Beast in his castle for brunch if: You’re looking for a quiet, sit-down meal in Magic Kingdom. This restaurant has a gorgeous atmosphere, and sometimes it’s nice to take a long mid-day break and enjoy a meal. You want to experience immersive dining. The dining rooms are truly beautiful here, and they’re especially fun if you or someone in your group is a huge Beauty and the Beast fan. You’re a big fan of brunch and want a luxurious meal. Although we would normally recommend getting something like the Filet Mignon to really get the best bang for your buck, the omelet was still VERY delicious, and we won’t say no to Mickey Waffles any day of the week! Look elsewhere for your Magic Kingdom brunch if: You’re dining on a budget. The price for this meal stayed the same, at $62 per adult and $37 per child. That’s a pretty hefty cost anyways, and even more so for a light brunch. Check out some cheaper (and still delicious) options in Magic Kingdom like the Nutella and Fruit Waffle at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! It’ll still fill you up, and it won’t cost you nearly as much. You don’t have time for a full sit-down meal at 10AM. There’s a lot to do in Magic Kingdom, and a table service meal takes a pretty big chunk of time. If your day is packed full of activities, you might not want to spend 2 hours on brunch. Consider some of the quick service choices for breakfast, like the aforementioned Sleepy Hollow, Gaston’s Tavern (for the best cinnamon roll in Magic Kingdom), or even Cheshire Café (where we highly recommend that Cheshire Cat Tail pastry). Side note — is it wrong to recommend Gaston’s Tavern over the Beast’s Castle? That feels a little weird to us…. You’re not a big Beauty and the Beast fan. The most impressive part of this restaurant is still the amazing theming. But if you don’t love the movie, you might not be as awe-struck as other guests. And that can make the price tag hurt even more. For other themed dining in Magic Kingdom, check out Cinderella’s Royal Table or the Winnie the Pooh–themed Crystal Palace. Overall We really enjoyed the new brunch options at Be Our Guest! The omelet especially was very tasty, and the addition of a rich sauce and crab meat made it more worth the price. Still, we think if you are going to pay full price for this meal, you should probably go with one of the more deluxe entrée options, like the Center-cut Filet Mignon. Be Our Guest We do think it’s SO fun that Mickey Waffles are available here! Honestly, it’d be tough to resist that double-portion as an adult…. The service during our visit was great, as always. Our server was attentive and helpful, and she answered all of our (many) questions. Although this restaurant is pretty expensive, we think it could be well worth a visit if you love Beauty and the Beast and want to try some tasty food! Keep following DFB for more reviews on all the new eats in Disney World! Still not sure about this spot? Check out our review of some other menu items at Be Our Guest Restaurant. 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 dined at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: BRUNCH Dishes Debut at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
