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These days, EPCOT is where it’s AT, y’all! EPCOT What do we mean? Well, with the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival happening right now, as well as some big grand openings scheduled for the next few months, there’s so much exciting news coming from this park. And this week was no exception — here’s everything that’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates La Isla Fresca Over at La Isla Fresca in the World Showcase (which is a booth that’s here for the Flower & Garden Festival!), there’s a brand-new breakfast menu. We covered the other items on the menu earlier this week, but there’s a new addition — the Dulce de Leche Cocoa Coffee. New coffee! This drink is $5 and is made of coffee with cocoa and dulce de leche with a cinnamon stick. If you want to hear our thoughts on the drink and all the other breakfast items, check out our full review! Click Here for Our Breakfast Review at La Isla Fresca! Club Cool Over in World Celebration, Club Cool went through a small soda saga this week! A few days ago, we noticed that the Viva beverage from Moldova was unavailable on all the machines. They’re all back now! But when we checked back again yesterday, it was back in stock! We’ve seen this happen a few times with different sodas since Club Cool has reopened, so just keep that in mind for your visit. Karamell Kuche We’re all about the sweet treats that you can find at Karamell Kuche in the Germany pavilion — in fact, some of our favorite EPCOT snacks are here! (We’re looking at you, gingerbread cookie sandwich.) But this week, an old friend returned to the shop for guests to order. Caramel-filled Chocolate Cookie…can you say YUM? That’s right, the Caramel-filled Chocolate Cookies are back again! You can order them inside the store for $4.59, we’re not currently seeing them available through Mobile Order. Click Here to Learn More About the Amazing Gingerbread Cookie! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We continue to keep an eye on the construction over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Not much has changed out in front of the building where the Nova Corps Starblaster Ship stands, and the entrance still generally looks the same. Not much has changed, but we’re still watching! Disney has yet to announce an opening date for the ride, but we know that the timeline is set for this summer. We can’t wait to finally step inside and take a spin! Click Here to Check Out a Video from Inside the Queue! Connections Cafe and Eatery Opening before Guardians will be the new restaurant in World Celebration, Connections Cafe and Eatery. This week we got the full menu for this new spot, but we also spotted some construction updates! We’re ready for some coffee! We learned recently that Connections will be home to the Starbucks location in the park, and this week, the Starbucks logo was installed on some of the signs. We also got more details about what the inside of the restaurant looks like — we’re so excited to see it for ourselves! Click Here to See the Connections Cafe and Eatery Menu! Former Guest Relations Building Right around the corner from Connections Cafe and Eatery is the former home of Guest Relations in EPCOT. This building was covered up not too long ago for some construction, and we’ve been watching the progress. This week, new scaffolding and scrim went up outside. There’s a HUGE wall of scrim. The large structure is visible above the construction wall, and guests walk past it on their way to Creations Shop and Club Cool. We’ll keep watching to see if we get any hints about what’s going on here. Moana — Journey of Water And finally, we have to mention the progress that’s happening in the middle of World Celebration. This area is set to be the future home of Moana — Journey of Water, a new walk-through attraction coming to the park. Moana — Journey of Water Things are changing constantly over here, with new equipment being dropped off and workers moving around all day. Not much has taken shape yet, but we’ll keep watching. Want to Learn More About the EPCOT Transformation? Click Here! EPCOT Attractions Updates EggStravaganza Each spring around Easter, EPCOT hosts a special egg-themed scavenger hunt where large eggs with Disney characters on them are hidden around the World Showcase. This week, the eggs arrived in their locations around the park, and some of them are VERY cute! They’re popping up all over! The offering kicks off in the park today, March 31st. You can purchase a map for the hunt at various gift shops in EPCOT for $9.99. (And your discounts apply!) The Seas With Nemo and Friends We spotted a little while back that inside the SeaBase, the nursery was under construction. Those refurbishments have continued, and in the meantime, the species that were in the nursery have moved tanks. The little sea creatures have been moved. If you’re looking for a specific sea creature from the nursery, you can now check inside the Ocean tanks or over at Turtle Talk with Crush. Who knows what you might see! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Gateway Gifts Are you obsessed with a quirky blue alien named Stitch? Well, if so, you need to check out the new earrings that landed in Gateway Gifts at EPCOT. Aren’t they fun?! How cute are these?! You can grab a pair for $20 in the park right now. (Along with a plethora of other Stitch merchandise in Disney World!) Creations Shop And if you’re looking for all the hottest Disney merchandise, your best bet in EPCOT is to head over to Creations Shop. Here, we found a bunch of new items! First up, there’s the Pretzel Loungefly Backpack that’s part of the larger Mickey pretzel collection. You can get it for $85. Mickey Pretzel Loungefly backpacks! And speaking of backpacks, Frozen fans are sure to love this new Olaf design! It’s $75 and has a print of snowflakes, Olaf, and the adorable little fire spirit, Bruni. This one is perfect to parade around the Norway pavilion. Who doesn’t want an Olaf bag?! Need some rockin’ new outfits for the summer? Well, EPCOT has you covered! First up, there’s a matching Mickey Mouse tank top and shorts set with a fun cartoon print. You can get each item for $36.99. New Mickey Mouse ‘fit! Or if Mickey’s not your speed, then try the Donald Duck version. These pieces are also $36.99 each and they’ll keep you cool in that hot Florida weather! They have Donald too! And finally, there’s a new Star Wars youth shirt for $19.99. It says “Adventure Awaits” and has cartoon versions of C-3PO and R2-D2 on the front. Not the park we expected to find this one in! That’s everything new we spotted in EPCOT in the past few days! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and updates — there are some exciting things coming soon! Click Here to See What’s New in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next trip to EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Moana Attraction Construction and a Popular Activity Returns first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney says character meet and greets will start returning in theme parks in April View the full article

Going to Disneyland soon? Well, a BIG update could be on the way that could make a huge impact on your trip. Character dining at Storytellers Cafe Today, Disney announced that traditional character meet-and-greets (meaning you get to hug Mickey and get autographs from your favorite characters) will be returning (in phases) to Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. But what about character dining? Well, Disney has sort-of teased an announcement about that too. A quick recap: earlier today, Disney announced that traditional meet-and-greets will be coming back to Disneyland (and other spots) in phases. While not all locations will be open in this traditional fashion immediately, “regular” meet-and-greets will start reopening in phases throughout the spring and early summer. They will start becoming available in some spots as early as April 18th. Holiday Mickey!! But what about character dining? Well, the return of traditional character meet-and-greets could (and should) mark the return of traditional character dining. After all, it would make sense that character dining would return to “normal” soon, given that meet-and-greets are returning to normal. In their recent announcement about meet-and-greets, Disney hinted at this by saying, “During the past two years, we’ve taken a very gradual, intentional approach to health and safety protocols. Recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for [them] to bring back some of [their] most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences.” The inclusion of “dining experiences” in that statement seems to indicate that character dining could be going back to normal at Disneyland Resort soon as part of these changes. Jasmine Disney’s announcement video surrounding character meet-and-greets going back to “normal” also seems to indicate this change. In the video, you can see Goofy walking around some tables at a character dining location, and you can also see Tiana and Rapunzel interacting guests guests at what appear to be the dining locations on Disney Cruise Line. Again, hinting that character dining will be returning to “normal” at these various spots. So, if you’ve got a character dining reservation coming up, be on the lookout for some changes to potentially roll out over the next few months. If these changes take place, characters should once again greet you at your table as you dine, sign autograph books, give out hugs, and take photos! We will share our character dining experiences with YOU as we see any changes take place, so please let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help YOU and want to make sure we can do just that! Read more about the return of standard character meet and greets at Disneyland here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to book a character dining meal during your next Disneyland Resort trip? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disneyland Hints at the Return of "Normal" Character Dining first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today we shared the big news that traditional meet and greets are coming back to Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. Hey There Mickey! But you may have missed an important detail within all of that news… Not only are character meet and greets returning to normal in the parks but Disney has hinted that character DINING is returning as well. Disney says that “recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences.” Mickey! Now, Disney was very vague in the language when mentioning character returns. They stated, “Very soon, you will once again be able to hug Mickey Mouse, get an autograph from Mulan, and share a laugh with Goofy.” While dining is not specifically mentioned, in the video released by Disney, they do show traditional character interactions inside the restaurants where character dining happens! And distanced character dining has been happening at the parks for sometime, so this should impact those locations. You can check out that video right here: These traditional meet and greets should begin returning around the parks starting April 18th. That means that you will be able to hug characters, take photos with them, get autographs, and have your own private interactions once again. Pluto Not all locations will be available immediately, Disney says they will be reopening in phases throughout the spring and early summer. A few restaurants currently offering character dining include Chef Mickey’s, Tusker House, and Cinderella’s Royal Table. Other restaurants, like The Crystal Palace, have not reintroduced characters. So we’ll be on the lookout if any of that changes! Evil Queen We WILL be at a restaurant on the first-day traditional meet and greets return to the parks to see if they’re back to normal at restaurants too! So, stay tuned to DFB for all of the details and let us know if you have any questions! Read MORE about the return of traditional character meet and greets in Disney World 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. Are you excited to hug Mickey again? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney World Hints at Return of Traditional Character Dining first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things have changed a lot on Disney Cruise Line over the past few months…and they’re about to change AGAIN! Let’s Set Sail! We’ve already seen mask requirements adjusted on Disney’s cruises, as well as COVID-19 requirements updated for sailings from Canada, and more changes. But soon a key thing many fans have likely missed from Disney’s sailings will be coming back! Though characters have been available to see on Disney’s sailings, character interactions have been physically distanced. Close-up encounters and autographs have been temporarily suspended due to the situation with COVID-19. But now that’s going to change! Disney Dream Today, Disney announced that traditional face-to-face character meet-and-greets will be returning to a number of places including Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, and Disney Cruise Line! Time to Hug Mickey Again! Starting as soon as April 18th, guests will once again be able to hug, have up-close meet-and-greets, get autographs from, and take up-close photos with their favorite Disney characters aboard Disney’s cruises. Snap that Selfie! This should also mean character appearances at certain character dining experiences should return to “normal” — meaning characters will be able to have up-close interactions with guests, take up-close photos, and more. We will note that character dining has not been specifically noted though. Disney did include that not all locations will be available at once, and there will be a phased reopening over the next several months. What Characters Do You Want to Meet on a Disney Cruise? Of course, keep in mind that this is all subject to change again as the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop. Be sure to check the Disney Cruise Line “know before you sail” website ahead of your trip. But, for now, guests with upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailings planned can get ready to snap some up-close selfies and hug their favorite characters once again! Hey Goofy! Check back with us for all the latest Disney news! Click here to get a FIRST LOOK at the new merchandise coming to the Disney Wish cruise ship. What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited to have traditional character meet-and-greets return to Disney Cruise Line? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Traditional Character Meet-and-Greets Are RETURNING to Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s nothing quite like hugging your favorite Disney character, right?! Mickey! Well, do we have BIG news for you. Yesterday, Disney teased the return of traditional character meet and greets and now we have an official announcement. Today, Disney announced that traditional meet and greets are returning to both Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani! Disney California Adventure Meeting characters has looked a bit different since the COVID-19 closures. They have been distanced, impersonal, and honestly, a bit rushed. But now, guests visiting the Disney parks will be able to receive one on one interactions again. Meeting and greeting Dr. Strange and Spider-Man in Disney California Adventure Traditional character meet and greets will return to Disneyland Resort “as early as April 18th!” Disney has indicated that guests will once again be able to “hug Mickey Mouse, get an autograph from Mulan, and share a laugh with Goofy.” And, based on the video shared by Disney, it looks like character dining may be returning to normal as well, though Disney has yet to confirm exactly how that will look. We will be in the parks sharing our experience with the return of traditional meet and greets so stay tuned to DFB for all the need to know info! Read about the return of character meet and greets in Disney World here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe How do you feel about the return of traditional meet and greets? Let us know in the comments below. The post DATE Announced for the Return of Traditional Character Meet-and-Greets at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney announces dates for 2022 Epcot food and wine festival View the full article

Get ready! The way you meet your favorite Disney characters in the parks is CHANGING…again! Hey There Mickey! Prior to the pandemic, meeting Mickey, the Disney princesses, and other iconic characters was full of hugs, autographs, and regular face-to-face contact. Of course, the situation with COVID-19 changed all of that. After the parks reopened, fans got the chance to see Mickey and friends…but only from a distance. Then, more traditional meet-and-greets returned, but they were still riddled with changes including (importantly) distancing requirements, no hugs, and no autographs. We later heard that the face-to-face meet-and-greets we’re all used to would soon be returning to Disney World (and got a hint about it yesterday) and now we’ve got BIG news! Disney recently announced that traditional face-to-face character meet-and-greets will be returning to Disney World (as well as Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani) soon! It’s Belle! The traditional meet-and-greets will come back in phases throughout spring and early summer, so not all locations will be available immediately. But, the phased return of traditional meet-and-greets at some spots will start as soon as April 18th. Here’s what you need to know about the meet-and-greets themselves. Guests will be able to go up to the characters and give them hugs, and characters will be able to sign autographs! Basically, it will largely be a return to “normal” in terms of what many guests were used to prior to the pandemic. We Can’t Wait to See You Goofy! In their announcement, Disney shared that guests will soon be able to “hug Mickey Mouse, get an autograph from Mulan, and share a laugh with Goofy.” We Love Ya Dale! Considering the fact that traditional face-to-face up-close encounters were allowed on the Star Wars Hotel, the comments from the Disney executive that these traditional meet-and-greets would return to the parks soon, other changes we’ve seen at the parks taking things back to “normal,” and the teaser video Disney recently shared, this announcement comes as no big surprise, but it’ll still likely be an exciting change for many fans who have been waiting for this moment. We’ve got some EXCITING news! What about character dining? Well, Disney has been a bit more vague about this, but has hinted at the return of “traditional” character dining experiences. In their announcement, Disney does note “During the past two years, we’ve taken a very gradual, intentional approach to health and safety protocols. Recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences.” Click here to learn more about Disney’s hints that “traditional” character dining will be returning to Disney World and Disneyland Check out Disney’s announcement video below. Of course, keep in mind that rules and regulations are subject to change at any time, particularly as the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change and develop. Want to learn more about COVID-19 and changes that have been made in the parks or could be made in the future? Check out our links below: Learn about the Omicron variant and Disney World See travel restrictions related to Omicron Learn about the BA.2 Omicron subvariant See the latest on Disney World’s face mask policy We’ll be in the parks to provide you with all the updates you need to know, so be sure to check back with us for more news! Click here to see about another COVID-19 change that is quietly going back to “normal” 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 excited for traditional face-to-face meet-and-greets to return! Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: DATE Announced for When You Can HUG Disney Characters Again in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As early as April 18, we will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Aulani Resort in Hawaii. View the full article

Madame Tussauds Orlando is the home for a new wax figures of Dwayne Johnson a.k.a. The Rock View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s getting hard to keep up with all of the new Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise! Just yesterday, Disney announced four new 50th anniversary collections coming to the parks this spring, and we can’t forget about the new Disney x Coach collection, either. 50th Anniversary Castle Funko Pop! It feels like every time we turn around, there’s a brand new item, snack, or experience in celebration of the 50th (and we’re not complaining about it!), and we just found the most amazing 50th anniversary Funko Pop online. We have seen this item in the parks and now, we have found the Walt Disney World 50 Castle and Mickey Mouse Funko Pop! Vinyl Set (wow that’s a mouthful) online on shopDisney. ©Disney This Funko Pop! includes two pieces, Cinderella Castle and Mickey Mouse. They are both decked out in the gold color that has been a common theme throughout the entire anniversary celebration. ©Disney This Funko is limited edition, so there’s no telling how long it will be available, so you’d better act fast if you want to get your hands on one. It’s also important to note, that there is a limit of two per customer online. ©Disney This Funk Pop! is $39.99 on shopDisney. Click here to purchase the Walt Disney World 50 Castle and Mickey Mouse Funko Pop! Town Vinyl Set! The 50th anniversary is still well underway, so make sure you’re following DFB for all the latest Disney news! April will be a big month for Disney Funko Pop fans. Click here to read 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 picking up this Funko Pop? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Latest 50th Anniversary Collectible Will Have You Reaching For Your Wallet first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we love all the parks at Disney World, there’s just something extra magical about Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is…well…MAGICAL Maybe it’s because there’s a gorgeous castle at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., maybe it’s because there are just SO many attractions to ride, maybe it’s because of all the different lands, maybe it’s because of the FANTASTICAL parade we get to see there every day, but whatever the case, we LOVE Magic Kingdom. We love that we get to go there every day, just checking out anything new going on. Speaking of which, let’s get on with some updates! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery There’s a sign in the Confectionery with the menu for the Glaciers you can get here. Glaciers at Main Street Confectionery You can also get them in a new souvenir cup! New Souvenir Cup! The souvenir cup is $12.99. Disney Claims You’ll Only Ride 2-3 Rides Per Day With Genie+ — Read More Here! Big Top Treats If you are looking to grab one of those fun souvenir cups that you can usually get with a Goofy’s Glacier, those cups are currently unavailable at Big Top Treats. No souvenir cups available right now We have seen things like this come and go, likely do to supply shortages. You can, however, order a Glacier in a regular cup. Get a Closer Look At The Souvenir Cups Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Main Street Cinema You can now grab some new Vault Collection Sweatpants. These actually have POCKETS! New sweats The sweatpants are $49.99. Could a Critical Aspect of How Disney World Operates Be in Jeopardy? Here’s What We Know Frontier Trading The Characters on Parade Pins have arrived at Frontier Trading. There’s one for Pinocchio… Pinocchio …and one for Roger Rabbit! Surprise! These pins are $19.99 each. FOUR NEW 50th Anniversary Merchandise Collections Are Coming to Disney World! Check Them Out Here! Bonjour Village Gifts Need some new art to brighten up your home? There’s a new Cinderella Castle Print now available by Rosemary Begley. So pretty Grab this print for yourself for $150. Here Are The Rides Disney World Guests Enjoy Getting Stuck On Emporium Tie-Dye is VERY in right now, so we found yet another new Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Tee for $36.99. More Tie-Dye! Did you know you can get regular non-Disney-themed Crocs at Disney World? We found some Navy Blue Crocs for $49.99. Plain Crocs If you need to add a fun accessory to your kitchen, this Mickey Treat Tower for $59.99 might be just the thing! Treat Tower We are still thinking about those gorgeous BaubleBar Little Mermaid Ears that turned up at Emporium. The pearl details are so unique! So unique! You can grab these for $49.99. See More Photos Of These Ears Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for YEARS, but we’re starting to see signs of its return. We’ve seen it testing, but we’ve also been paying attention to the construction of a new tunnel below the Tron canopy (the Tron ride is one reason it’s been down so long — the train needs to be diverted into a tunnel to get around Magic Kingdom). So here’s what construction on that looks like now. Construction is coming along! We’ll keep checking out the tunnel’s progress and let you know when we learn more details about the Railroad’s reopening. See More Details About The Tunnel Those are all the updates we have this time around Magic Kingdom, but stay tuned because we’ll soon be back with more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing about Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: 'Little Mermaid' Ears and Railroad Construction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s spring, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning! This is the time of the year where we go through our closets and finally get rid of those old Disney bubble wands, those Crocs your kids have grown out of, and those toys that no one has played with in years. You KNOW you’re not going to use these again! But, we don’t want to just throw these things away, especially if they’re still in decent condition! We would much rather donate them or give them a new life in some way. So, if you’re one of those people that has a bunch of old LEGOs lying around, we have the PERFECT thing you can do with them! Did you know that you can donate and recycle LEGOs?! Actress Kristen Bell (you know, Queen Anna from Frozen!) recently posted on Instagram sharing about how you can recycle your LEGOs and give them to kids in need. The program is called LEGO Replay and it’s pretty cool! It lets you pass forward your LEGOs and share the power of play with kids in need by donating your old bricks. ©LEGO LEGO says they work closely with multiple donation partners who give your LEGOs a new life, like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and Teach for America. ©LEGO AND it’s super easy to do! LEGO will send you a free shipping label through their website and then you just box up your LEGOs, attach the free shipping label, and ship it! Easy peasy. You can ship from any U.S. state, including Hawaii and Alaska. ©LEGO You don’t even need to clean your LEGOs before you donate — they will sort and clean the bricks you send back before they donate them. Just don’t send back any damaged or broken LEGOs! You also don’t have to worry about if you’re missing pieces from a set. Here’s a look at what is and is not accepted by the program: ©LEGO What a cool way to give your LEGOs a new life! You can find out more about the program right here. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to see how you can build a custom LEGO Minifigure in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be donating your LEGOs? Let us know in the comments! The post Got Old LEGOs Lying Around? Here’s What to Do with Them! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s important to be prepared for anything that could happen during your Disney World vacation. Dark Clouds over Disney World From losing your keys to unexpected ride closures, you’re likely to encounter at least a couple of bumps along the way during your trip. One of the most common can be bad weather, which can be very difficult to predict accurately (especially in Orlando, and especially during the summer months). This year, it looks like we’re in for a few major storms as the hurricane season approaches. Check out the predictions for the 2022 hurricane season here. AccuWeather is predicting another active hurricane season in 2022, similar to what we saw in 2020 and 2021. The official start to the season is June 1st, although some early tropical storms have caused the National Hurricane Center to “consider moving the season’s start date to May 15th.” The season is expected to last through November 30th. Hurricane Day in Disney World The last 2 years have seen very active hurricane seasons, with both reaching “unprecedented levels” of storms and causing meteorologists to use up the whole list of designated storm names for each year. 2020 had 30 named storms, and 2021 had 21. Even some of the years before 2020 have been unusually active, with the last year that had a below-normal number of storms being 2015. Epcot Storm Clouds 2022 is expected to bring another high number of hurricanes. AccuWeather is forecasting around 16 to 20 named storms and 6 to 8 hurricanes for the season. They expect 3 to 5 of the hurricanes to reach “major hurricane status,” meaning they’ll have Category 3 strength and winds with speeds of 111 MPH or higher. ©AccuWeather Meteorologists have also already picked out the names for this year’s storms, with the first few being called Alex, Bonnie, Colin, and Danielle. If the list is all used up, they’ll create new names for the additional storms. ©AccuWeather These predictions look very similar to the 2021 season. One of the factors that influences the forecasts is higher-than-normal sea-surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, which are considered “critical areas for early season development.” These warm waters are usually present when it comes to the development of tropical storms. ©AccuWeather Some of the areas that are predicted to be affected by the storm include the southeast Texas coast, Florida (particularly the panhandle area), and the Carolinas coastline. Experts are urging residents of these areas and others along the coast to prepare early for the potential storms. Rainy day in EPCOT Disney World does have precautions in place for hurricane season. During last year’s active season, we saw some restaurants offering hurricane meal kits, and the parks have closed in the past due to extreme weather. Storm Clouds We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and let you know about new developments. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest news that could impact your upcoming Disney vacation. Click here for 8 tips on how to ride out a hurricane 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 been at Disney World during extreme weather? Let us know in the comments. The post 2022 Is Expected to See a LOT of Hurricanes, Which Could Affect Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan right now — from the opening of the Galactic Starcruiser to all of the original Disney+ shows. ©Disney One of the shows that has a ton of anticipation around it is Obi-Wan Kenobi! Ewan McGregor is reprising his role from the prequel films and Hayden Christensen is even coming back as Darth Vader. Disney has already released a first look at the series and when it will be released, but now, we have some important news about the premiere date for Obi-Wan Kenobi! The premiere date for Obi-Wan Kenobi is being pushed back to Friday, May 27th. It was originally supposed to premiere on Wednesday, May 25th. ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly The news was shared on the Star Wars Twitter account in a video featuring Ewan McGregor. But, he also shared some good news about the premiere of the series — even though we have to wait another two days to watch, the first TWO episodes will both be available on May 27th! So now we get two episodes instead of just one! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates. Click here to see the trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you exciting for this new Star Wars series? Tell us in the comments! The post The 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Premiere Date Has Been CHANGED on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival may not be over yet, but Disney’s already getting us excited for the NEXT big EPCOT event — the Food & Wine Festival! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Earlier today, Disney shared that the Food & Wine Festival will start on July 14th and run through part of November. But just what can fans expect to find at the Festival this year? Here’s what we know so far! Here’s a list of EVERYTHING confirmed to return to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Food Booths It wouldn’t be an EPCOT Festival (particularly the Food & Wine Festival) without…well, food & wine of course! Though Disney has not yet shared the FULL list of booths that will be appearing at the Festival this year, they have shared that there will be NEW concepts and menu items at more than 25 Global Marketplaces (a.k.a. food booths) throughout the park. Swanky Saucy Swine Spread from 2021 So far, Disney has confirmed that a few booths will be returning from last year, including The Swanky Saucy Swine, Appleseed Orchard, Hops & Barley, Earth Eats (hosted by Impossible), and Shimmering Sips (hosted by CORKCICLE). When noting the cuisines that will be available at the booths, Disney’s Food & Wine website lists the following: African, American, Asian, Bakery, British, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Moroccan, Norwegian, Seafood, and Sushi. We can’t wait to see the official list of confirmed booths once that is revealed! Appleseed Orchard in 2021 Note that according to Disney, not all of the booths will open at once. Instead, some of the food booths will open a few weeks later (after the official start of the Festival). This is something we saw done last year as well. What festival booths will open “late” and just how late to the party will they be? Disney hasn’t shared that yet, but we’re on the lookout for updates! Click here to see our best of the fest list from 2021’s Food & Wine Festival! Eat to the Beat Concert Series The Eat to the Beat Concert Series will also be BACK in 2022! The series will feature “internationally recognized artists as well as local bands” and will once again be on the America Gardens Theatre stage. It sounds like this will be a mixture of popular artists and local bands just like what we’ve seen for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival’s Garden Rocks concert series. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Performing at Eat to the Beat | 2009 Disney hasn’t announced the lineup of artists yet, but has shared that the types of music that will be performed will include pop, country, R&B, and more. Disney also hasn’t mentioned whether dining packages will be available to go along with these concerts, so we’ll be on the lookout for any updates on that. Considering the fact that dining packages were available at the Festival of the Arts and have been available at the Flower and Garden Festival, we expect that they will return, but Disney hasn’t confirmed that yet. Click here to learn more about the Eat to the Beat concert series Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak If you’re all about the EPCOT Festival scavenger hunts (and their prizes!) then you’ll be thrilled to know that Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak (the Food & Wine scavenger hunt) will be returning. Scavenger Hunt Map from 2021 You’ll be able to buy your map and stickers from Port of Entry, Pin Traders — Camera Center, or World Traveler. Then, it’s time to search for Remy throughout World Showcase! When you find Remy, be sure to place the right sticker on the corresponding part of the map. Once you finish your map, you can get a special surprise! Bring your map back to Disney Traders, Gateway Gifts, or World Traveler to claim your reward. Redemption Prize from 2021 Pricing for this year’s scavenger hunt has not yet been announced. It was priced at $9.99 last year. We’ll be on the lookout for updates about that. Click here to see more details about our experience with the scavenger hunt in 2021! Emile’s Fromage Montage Calling all foodies! Emile’s Fromage Montage (a sort-of food completion challenge at the Festival) is also returning this year. As part of this challenge, you’ll need to purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select food booths at the Festival (these will be listed in the Festival Passport). When you purchase a qualifying dish, be sure to grab a stamp! Cheese Crawl from 2021 Once guests get all 5 stamps, they can traditionally get a FREE “completer prize.” Last year, this prize was a Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serve in a collectible cup. In discussing Emile’s Fromage Montage, Disney hasn’t specifically mentioned a prize this year (though we expect there will be one available) or what it may involve. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Click here to see our FULL review of Emile’s Fromage Montage from 2021! ALL the Merch! What’s an EPCOT festival without a bit of shopping?! There will be a number of items for guests to pick from in 2022 when the Food & Wine Festival returns. So far, Disney has said that the official merchandise for this year will include apparel, home decor, trading pins, and more! Food and Wine Festival Merchandise from 2021 Disney has shared that these items will be available at the Creations Shop and other locations throughout the park. See all of the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival merchandise here! What’s missing from the list of confirmed returning items? Well, Disney still hasn’t shared what special events (if any) will be available as part of the Festival (for example, will the old Party for the Senses event return?). Disney also hasn’t noted whether any Celebrity Chefs will be making appearances at the Festival, or what other entertainment might be available for fans to enjoy. The Festival is still a few months away though, so we expect more updates soon! Be sure to check back with us for more news on the Food & Wine Festival. Click here for updates about this year’s Food & Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for the return of the Food & Wine Festival?! Tell us in the comments! The post EVERYTHING Confirmed to Return to EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know about you, but we were SICK of winter — springtime really came to the rescue this March! In Disney World, spring is a pretty busy time of year. Spring break crowds took OVER the parks and resorts, and for now, high wait times and large crowds are fairly common in Disney World. Now that Disney is relaxing its health and safety guidelines, more and more people are flocking to the parks for a little vacation. From big announcements to little updates, we learned a lot this month! With all the hustle and bustle happening around Disney, there’s been a lot of news in a short amount of time. If you need a little refresher, you’ve come to the right place! Come with us as we discuss FOURTEEN new things we learned in Disney World in March. 1. Genie+ Changes This month, we saw more BIG changes to Disney’s new FastPass+ replacement known as Disney Genie+. First, now that the Festival of Fantasy Parade returned to Magic Kingdom, it has joined the list of available Disney Genie+ attractions! The Festival of Fantasy parade returned! Disney also added another entertainment option to the list of Genie+ attractions! Now, you can make a Genie+ reservation to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at the Red Carpet Dreams character meet and greet. Click here to learn more about these changes 2. Character Meet and Greet Updates Speaking of meet and greets, Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of the Walt Disney Company, announced that face-to-face meet-and-greets should be returning to Disney Parks “soon.” Anna and Elsa are back in the Royal Sommerhus location! We’re already able to meet some of our favorite Disney friends back in their designated indoor locations, like Anna and Elsa in the Norway pavilion and the Disney princesses in Fantasyland. We’ll keep our eyes out as more characters to return to the parks, so be on the lookout for updates! Click HERE to read more about what Christine McCarthy had to say! 3. Health and Safety Update Starting on March 16th, face coverings became optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Disney World Skyliner. Masks are also optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser transport vehicle while traveling to and from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Skyliner Keep in mind that face coverings are currently still required on monorails and Disney buses for all guests (ages 2 and up), though the guidelines are subject to change. Click HERE to learn more about this important change 4. Local Green Orlando Update Back in February, Disney shared that a new food truck was coming to Disney Springs! In the blink of an eye, Local Green Orlando appeared in Disney World, serving a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options. Check out the new food truck! Of course, we had to go and visit the new food truck and check out the menu, and we were BLOWN AWAY by the Air Fries (plus a few other snacks). If you’re looking for a healthier, but still tasty place to eat in Disney World, check out Local Green Orlando! Click HERE to see our full review of Local Green Orlando 5. Starlight Safari Tour Update Disney’s Starlight Safari Tour is FINALLY returning to Disney World! This special nighttime tour takes place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge every night at 8:30PM and 10PM. During the tour, guests can expect to see a variety of wildlife including zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and antelopes with night-vision goggles! Animal Kingdom Lodge If you’re planning a trip to Disney World later this year, mark your calendars! The tour is currently bookable for tours beginning on April 22nd, 2022. A tour lasts for one hour, and tickets are $89 per person. Click HERE to learn more about the return of the Starlight Safari Tour 6. EPCOT World Showcase Update Disney’s Cultural Representative Program is returning soon! If you’re unfamiliar, the Cultural Representative Program hires Cast Members from around the world to work in the EPCOT World Showcase pavilions. Cast Member Remember how each EPCOT pavilion used to have Cast Members that represented their home country? It was thanks to the Cultural Representative Program! Click HERE to learn more about this update 7. Minnie Van Update A few years ago, Disney introduced Minnie Vans to the Disney World parks. This service was similar to ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft (in fact, you use the Lyft app to reserve a Minni Van), but provided a little extra Disney magic (plus guaranteed child safety seats in every car). Disney’s Minnie Vans Service After being unavailable for a long period of time, Disney shared that Minnie Vans will be returning to Disney World this summer! Click HERE to learn more about the return of Minnie Vans 8. Typhoon Lagoon Update Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is currently the one and only Disney water park open for guests looking to splash around and escape the heat! (Blizzard Beach is closed for refurbishment right now.) This water park is known for some FUN water rides and slides, like the Crush N’ Gusher water coaster and America’s largest wave pool! If you don’t want the fun to end when the sun goes down, Disney’s newly returning H20 Glow Nights might be the perfect After Hours event for you and your family! ©Disney Disney’s H2O Glow After Hours events will happen at Typhoon Lagoon from 8PM to 11PM every Saturday night from May 28th through August 27th. The event will include special lighting and decorations, DJ dance parties, exclusive menu items, glowing wristbands, snacks, and more! Click here to learn more about the return of H20 Glow Nights 9. Polynesian Village Resort Update Disney Vacation Club members may soon have a NEW reason to visit Disney World! According to Disney, brand new villas are coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! These new rooms are projected to open in late 2024 and will be “inspired by the early concepts for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort,” according to Disney. ©Disney Not only that, but Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will also receive new recreation offerings and dining options. While we’re on the subject, though, we should also point out that the Spirit of Aloha dining experience is closing permanently. Click here for more information on the new villas coming soon 10. Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant Update If you’re looking for a fine dining experience in Disney World, look no further than Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Main Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s Although this award-winning restaurant has been closed for a while now, Disney shared an update that the restaurant is reopening soon! We’ll keep our eyes out for more information, so stay tuned for an update! Click here to learn more about this dining update 11. Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Updates Disney’s Boardwalk Resort has some BIG plans in the works! There’s a new table-service restaurant called The Cake Bake Shop coming in 2023, a sandwich shop set to replace the Boardwalk Bakery, and a new coffee bar! ©Disney Look out for new “light and airy touches” proposed to “reinvigorate” the hotel’s lobby, lounge, and guest rooms, too! As you can see, this resort is getting a TON of upgrades! Click here to learn more about all FOUR big changes 12. Connections Restaurant Update Disney shared some exciting news on the future of EPCOT! The park’s new quick-service spot, Connections Cafe & Eatery, is set to open in spring 2022! Connections Cafe and Eatery We also found out that the restaurant will have an adjoining cafe that will serve Starbucks coffee. This little quick-service spot has been making a TON of progress lately and we can’t wait for it to open! Click here to learn more about the proposed opening timeline 13. EPCOT Update Speaking of EPCOT, the EPCOT Experience is now permanently closed. This area was basically a little preview/ interactive exhibit that highlighted Disney’s future plans for the massive EPCOT transformation. The EPCOT Experience is closed for good Although the exhibit is closed, we recently got an update (of sorts) on the future of the EPCOT transformation. Disney CEO Bob Chapek made the comment that the U.K. pavilion’s proposed Mary Poppins attraction is on pause. Not SCRAPPED, but PAUSED! Mary Poppins Attraction ©Disney For a while, we were worried that Disney had forgotten about that attraction, so it was pretty exciting to hear that the idea isn’t totally dead. Click here to see the closure 14. Hoop-Dee-Doo Update The wildly popular Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is RETURNING! Mark your calendar and practice your best napkin twirl, reservations will open up starting May 26th for showtimes starting June 23rd. That’s THIS SUMMER, people! Disney explained that there will be some updates to the script and scenery, so we’ll keep our eyes out for updates! WOOHOO! That wraps up ALL the changes and updates in Disney World from March! Be sure to stay tuned as we continue to share more Disney news! Meet the Woman Who Is Bringing a NEW Restaurant to 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 are you looking forward to the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 14 CHANGES That Hit Disney World This March first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

World-renowned artist Sofia Carson just visited Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate the release of her self-titled debut album, and helped us unveil brand new commemorative Coca-Cola bottles!View the full article

We know it’s only the spring, but we’re already getting excited for the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Don’t get us wrong, we love Flower and Garden Festival, but Food and Wine is the OG food festival. Disney just announced that the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will take place from July 14th through November 19th of this year, and they also revealed how many food booths will be at the festival! There will be more than 25 food booths (or Global Marketplaces) at Food and Wine this year! Last year, there were over 30 food booths, so we’re curious to see which booths are not making the return. Spain in 2021 We do know about a few of the booths that are confirmed to be returning, though! The ones coming back this year are The Swanky Saucy Swine… The Swanky Saucy Swine …Appleseed Orchard… Appleseed Orchard 2021 …Hops & Barley… 2021 Hops and Barley …Earth Eats hosted by Impossible… 2021 Earth Eats Booth …and Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE. Shimmering Sips 2021 Also, some food booths will have a delayed opening like we saw last year (even though many of those booths opened early anyway). Not all of the booths will be opening on July 14th, some will be opening a few weeks later. The Alps in 2021 We’ll let you know about ALL of the food booths coming to the festival as soon as Disney releases that information, so stay tuned to DFB for more EPCOT Food and Wine news and updates! Click here to see more about the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Will you be taking a trip to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 CONFIRMED Food Booths Returning to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Never been to Disney World? Stressed about all the planning, dining reservations, and park pass reservations – you did remember to make a park pass reservation right? Hollywood Studios Do NOT worry, because after watching this video you’re gonna know ALL the insider secrets to having a perfect Disney trip. Check out our video below Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World 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: Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

All of the EPCOT food festivals have something unique about them — Flower and Garden has beautiful topiaries, Festival of the Arts is known for its creative food presentations, and Festival of the Holidays brings in all different kinds of festive traditions from around the world. Flower and Garden Festival 2022 And then, we have Food and Wine Festival! It’s probably the most iconic one in the park, as it is recognized as the original Disney food festival. It’s the one that started it all! So, naturally, we get pretty excited for it. But in order to plan for the festival, we gotta know when it is, right?! So, here we go — it’s the thing we’ve all been waiting for…can we get a drumroll please? We have the DATES for the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! The festival will start this year on July 14th and run alllll the way until November 19th! That’s 129 days of fun and food! Food and Wine 2021 At EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival you can find various food booths (duh), special entertainment, unique merchandise, and more. The Alps food booth in 2021 Last year, the festival ran from July 15th through November 20th and had over 30 food booths. This year, Disney says that there will be more than 25 food booths available at the festival. There will also be a delayed opening of some of the booths like there was last year, so not all of the food booths will open on July 14th — some will open up at a later date. Swanky Saucy Swine Spread Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and updates. Click here to learn more about EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Which EPCOT festival is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨DATES Announced for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World vacations can be some of the most exciting and rewarding trips for guests! Main Street Train Station Whether you’re a seasoned Disney World pro or a young padawan training for your first visit, we can all agree that vacations just hit different when you’ve saved some dough. Spring into your next Disney World vacation while feeling great about saving a little money with these Disney discounts for April — let’s check them out! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers Members of the U.S. Military can qualify for savings on your Disney park tickets AND your hotel stay! Cinderella Castle In order to qualify for this deal, you must be an active or retired member of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket). Military Service Members’ spouses can also qualify for the special tickets if they present valid and active US Military IDs. Fantasyland crowds Let’s take a look at the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax Pandora Tickets can be purchased now through December 16th, 2022 for trips beginning now through December 16th, 2022. There’s also the option to add Disney’s PhotoPass Memory Maker for the discounted price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! This service normally costs $169 when purchased in advance, but this way you’re able to download your photos for less. Learn More About the Military Ticket Offer Here Specially Priced Hotel Rates Disney Resort Hotels can be just as magical as the parks themselves, and U.S. Military members can also receive a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2022. This deal is available now through December 16th, 2022 for stays between 1 to 14 nights on most nights now through December 16th, 2022. Coronado Springs Resort You can find all the details on resort availability, booking options, dates, and have other questions answered by calling (407) 939-7830. Click Here for More Details on Military Hotel Savings Annual Passholder Discounts Ticket Offers Heads up, Disney World Annual Passholders! You can save on 1-day tickets for Typhoon Lagoon! These tickets are priced at $49 plus tax, — saving you up to $20! Typhoon Lagoon You MUST use this offer on or before December 31, 2022 to get the deal! Specially Priced Hotel Rates Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on stays at select Disney World hotels for most nights between now and July 7th, 2022. 50th Anniversary Annual Passholder Magnet The savings include up to 25% off stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort You can also save up to 20% off stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Fort Wilderness Fans of Disney can also save big with up to 15% stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort And finally, Annual Passholders can save up to 10% off stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort Take advantage of this deal while it lasts! Florida Resident Discounts Ticket Offers Florida residents have the chance to save a little dough during April with a few different deals! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Residents of the Sunshine State can purchase Weekday Magic Tickets for a limited time — from now through April 7, 2022, Florida residents can get 2, 3, and 4-day tickets valid Monday through Friday. Here are the details: 2-day ticket — $149 3-day ticket — $179 4-day ticket — $199 EPCOT Florida Residents can save 40% on 4-Day Tickets and 30% on 3-Day Tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price. If you’ve only got time for one park day, Florida Residents can save a little extra on 1-Day Tickets with Park Hopper Option. Specially Priced Hotel Rates Florida Residents can save up to 20% on select rooms in Disney World from now until July 7th, 2022. Grand Floridian Resort Save up to 20% for stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge For select moderate Resort hotels, you can save up to 15% on your vacation from March 10th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Port Orleans French Quarter Resort And many others are available for up to a 10% discount from now until July 7th, 2022: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Proof of Florida residency is required at check-in and there is a minimum stay of 1 night and a maximum stay of 14 nights. Learn More About the Florida Resident Offer HERE! Other Special Offers Guests who are staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from now until July 7th, 2022, you can save up to $100 a night on your trip! The amount you save depends on which hotel you’re looking to book, so double-check the information below. Disney’s Riviera Resort These are the resorts that get up to $100 per night savings: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort If plan on staying at one of these hotels, you can save up to $40 per night on your reservation: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Art of Animation Resort And, if you’re staying at one of these value resorts, you can save up to $20 per night. Those are: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022 Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort If you’re planning on staying at a Disney Resort hotel soon, make sure you check out this deal! Click Here to Learn More About This Deal! Canadian residents — this deal is for you! Save up to $100 per night on a hotel room valid for stays most nights between now and April 28th, 2022. You can find out more here! Canada Pavilion So, there are quite a few ways you could potentially save money on your next Disney trip! Don’t forget to check back here for the latest Disney news and 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. What are you looking forward to the most on your next Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post Every Single Disney World Ticket and Hotel Discount for the Month of April first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I have some tasty tidbits to share! Get your appetite ready to sip, savor and stroll because the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE returns to Walt Disney World Resort July 14 through Nov. 19. View the full article

Since its opening, Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure has really brought its “A” game when it comes to immersive characters. Avengers Campus We’ve seen Spider Man swinging above our heads, Shang-Chi and Death Dealer duking it out, and countless other Marvel universe characters. Now, we’re getting yet ANOTHER intriguing character encounter! Disney has posted a teaser Tik Tok announcing the arrival of Moon Knight at Disney California Adventure. In the video, Moon Knight stands in the shadows facing away from the camera, then turns around to dramatic music, eyes glowing. Chaos has arrived, according to the caption, and Moon Knight has been sighted at Avengers Campus. Moon Knight’s arrival at Disney California Adventure coincides with the recent release of first episode of the namesake limited series Moon Knight on Disney+ on March 30. Be sure check out more new episodes in April! Check out what else premiered on Disney+ in March! Stick with DFB for all the latest news from both coasts! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you watched the first episode of Moon Knight? Let us know what you think down below. The post Another Marvel Character Is Coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to open some time this summer in Disney World’s EPCOT, and Disney keeps releasing more and more sneak peeks of the ride! Check out that ship! We’ve seen parts of the track, the loading area, and the ride vehicles. There is also the GIANT spaceship outside of the ride entrance now that’s a pretty cool sight to see while walking around the park. And now, we have another look inside the upcoming ride — and it looks awesome! Disney released a look INSIDE part of the queue for the ride! Doesn’t this look incredible?! ©Disney It’s called the Galaxarium and it’s an observatory of the entire galaxy where you can see things like Earth and the planet Xandar. Disney also put out a video showing this part of the queue which you can check out below! We can’t WAIT for this ride to open up so we can see it for ourselves! Stay tuned to DFB so you can find out exactly when this ride will have its grand opening. Click here to learn more about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! 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 about the inside of this new ride?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO & VIDEO: Go INSIDE the Queue for the New Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article