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Have you ever wished you could go back in time and experience the making of Disneyland? Well, we still haven’t figured out our time machine, but we might have found the next best thing! Disneyland When it comes to the Disney Parks, the Imagineers play a HUGE part in creating a magical experience for guests to enjoy. One of the most iconic Imagineers of all time is Bob Gurr, who helped build Disneyland Park. And now, you can get the inside scoop about his experience creating some of the park’s most famous attractions alongside Walt Disney himself! Calling all Disney history buffs, this is an event you won’t want to miss! On Saturday, May 7th, Disney Legend Bob Gurr will be giving a talk titled “Building Disneyland” in Santa Ana, CA! ©Bob Gurr During the talk, the former Imagineer will share his experience designing some of the park’s most iconic attractions. He’ll also discuss what it was like to work alongside Walt Disney to develop Disneyland! Disneyland The Building Disneyland talk will be held at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. General admission tickets start at $49 and are available online now. Enjoy the wealth of knowledge, fellow Disney fans! The Figment Popcorn Bucket Has a Hidden SECRET From Disney History! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Who is your favorite Disney Imagineer? Share with us in the comments! The post Learn Behind-the-Scenes Info From An ULTIMATE Disney Legend! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, for one reason or another, Disney needs to put a project on hold. Avengers Campus ©Disney Recently, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that two anticipated Disney attractions, the Mary Poppins attraction in EPCOT and the Quinjet attraction in Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus, are currently “on hold.” This is the first update we’ve heard about these attractions in a WHILE, but what does it really mean when a new Disney project is on hold? Does “on hold” mean a project is still happening? Or is it just a way of letting us down easy about a canceled project? Both the Mary Poppins attraction and the Quinjet attraction were likely put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its financial repercussions, but this isn’t the first time that highly anticipated projects have been tabled by Disney. Mary Poppins in Epcot Let’s take a look at some “on hold” Disney projects from the past to see how they ultimately turned out! Hyperion Wharf Disney Springs looks VERY different than the way it did back when it was Downtown Disney, but have you ever heard of what could’ve been? We’re talking about Disney’s planned replacement to Pleasure Island — Hyperion Wharf. Hyperion Wharf ©Disney For many years, Pleasure Island was the adult-oriented portion of Disney Springs (which was then known as Downtown Disney). Pleasure Island offered multiple dance clubs and bars playing a variety of different music, and street parties where a New Year’s Eve-style countdown was held at midnight every night. When it closed, Disney leased part of the space to what would become Raglan Road Irish Pub but had some trouble finding other tenants for the space. When the last Pleasure Island club closed its doors in 2008, Disney began development on something to fill the space between Marketplace and West Side — and Hyperion Wharf was announced in 2010. The area was set to be “a nostalgic yet modern take on an early 20th-century port city and amusement pier…by day, the bustling port district will draw guests in with its stylish boutiques and innovative restaurants and by night, thousands of lights will transform the area into an electric wonderland.” Hyperion Wharf ©Disney Demolition began on the site, but construction was halted in February 2011. The project appeared to be on hold for two years until finally the plans for Disney Springs were announced. In this instance, Hyperion Wharf was put on hold, only to eventually be canceled. Click here to learn more about Hyperion Wharf! Main Street Theater Next up, let’s talk about Main Street Theater. In 2017, Disney announced a MASSIVE indoor theater for Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Guests would’ve accessed the theater through a pathway near Tony’s Town Square. Concept art of the venue was released and permits were filed, and backstage Disney even broke some ground. But the project was never completed, and Disney just…stopped mentioning it. ©Disney After about a year of the project being considered “on hold,” Disney quietly removed mention of the theater from the Disney World website and it was never mentioned again. Prior to Chapek’s update, a similar removal had happened with the Mary Poppins attraction. Want to learn more about this cancellation? Click here! Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge Now, for a more recently held project. Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge was initially announced in 2019 as the newest Disney Vacation Club resort to come to Disney World. After the 2020 park closures, however, there were rumors and signs that the project may have been canceled. Reflections ©Disney Initially, the project was put on hold with the rest of the 2020 construction halts (More on that in a sec!), but with signs that construction equipment was leaving the area and Disney was scrubbing mention of the resort, we began to suspect that the project wasn’t “on hold” anymore and was instead canceled. Reflections Concept Art © Disney Still, at the time, Cast Members were giving out statements that Reflections was still on hold and that more information would be coming soon. That was over a year ago, and we haven’t heard any updates. Though we can’t be SURE this held project is canceled, it may have gone the route of Main Street Theater. To learn more about Reflections, click here! Space 220 and Other 2020 Construction Halts But, “on hold” doesn’t mean a project is condemned to be canceled. In fact, MANY projects were put on hold during the 2020 park closures (and before them) that have come to fruition today. With so many delays, we thought EPCOT’s Space 220 would never open — but it has! Space 220 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was similarly put on hold during the closures, but construction resumed and now you can race through Paris in rat form during your EPCOT day. Click here for more about Space 220! As you might be able to tell from the examples in this post, it’s a good sign that Disney has given us an update on these two attractions. The company has a habit of going radio silent if something is TRULY on the chopping block, so there may still be hope for the Mary Poppins and Quinjet attractions. Of course, you can stay tuned to DFB for all the updates and news about these attractions and more! Want to see more about the “hold” on these two rides? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you hope these rides come to fruition? 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When’s the last time you stayed in a Disney World hotel?! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney World hotels are almost like theme parks themselves — they have a ton of activities, entertainment, great food, and shopping! That’s why we visit the hotels often to check and see what’s new at each one. So let’s get on with the updates. Grand Floridian Food Updates Grand Cottage The Grand Cottage, an Easter-themed pop-up shop, has arrived at the Grand Floridian, complete with an amazing chocolate Easter egg display, and loads of fun treats. You can get a chocolate Easter egg full of jelly beans! After its grand opening, we visited the Grand Cottage AGAIN to try out the Plant-Based Baby Chick Lemon Cupcake. The plant-based cupcake has a Lightly Lemon-flavored Buttercream on top and a Lemon Curd Filling. You know what? This cupcake was SUPER tasty — even the plant-based buttercream tasted great! Our chick looks a little bit angry? We grabbed this cupcake for $5.99 and we would totally eat it again! Read Our Full Review of This Cupcake Gasparilla Island Grill Speaking of Easter treats, we tried the Peanut Butter Bunny Cookie at the Gasparilla Island Grill. It’s a Peanut Butter Cookie Cup with buttercream, sugar bunny, and spring sprinkles. We thought this treat was adorable, but… Peanut Butter Bunny Cookie …it was extremely dry and loaded with chopped peanuts, which did not work for us. If you want to try it for yourself, though, it’s $4.99. Read Our Full Review of the Peanut Butter Bunny Cookie Grand Floridian Other Updates If you’ve ever wanted to get a photo with Cinderella’s glass slipper, now’s your chance. There’s a photo op area set up at the Grand Floridian with a beautiful backdrop and the glass slipper! Fun photo op! Be sure to drop by and get a fun vacation photo here! Click Here To Go INSIDE the New Rooms Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP! You can get a cool new Pop Century Water Bottle! SO fun! The water bottle is $26.99. Here’s Everything We Know About Housekeeping at Disney World Hotels Right Now Art of Animation Other Updates Righteous Reef Playground The Righteous Reef Playground at Art of Animation is currently closed for refurbishment. Being refurbished So keep that in mind if you’re staying there soon with kids! Check Out The Art of Animation Minnie Ears! Contemporary Merchandise Updates Bayview Gifts If you love Chef Mickey’s, you might want to take a deep breath because you can now get Chef Mickey and Minnie Plushes!!! These are plushes of Mickey and Minnie in the outfits they wear at the restaurant. Aren’t they AMAZING? Aren’t they so CUTE? You can grab these plushes for $24.99 each — we expect these might sell out quickly, so hurry on over to the Contemporary while they’re still around! See More Photos of These Plushes Old Key West Food Updates Good’s Food to Go Hold the phone — did you know you could get a Key Lime Swirl Dole Whip at Disney World? You can! You just have to head on over to Old Key West to find it! It’s vanilla soft serve and Key Lime Dole Whip swirled together with graham cracker crumbs sprinkled on top. Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds. YUM! We loved how the vanilla really balanced the tart taste of the Key Lime and this could be one of our favorite new Dole Whip snacks. Grab it now for $4.99. Click Here To Read Our Full Review Those are the only updates we have this time around, but stay tuned because we’ll be back again soon 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 Disney World hotel and why? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Chef Mickey's Plushes and Key Lime Dole Whip! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s crackin’, friends? We’re back to take a look at what’s new at Disneyland Resort! Avengers Campus There are some exciting food and merchandise updates we can’t wait to share! We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in! Disneyland Merchandise Updates The Emporium First up, we found this varsity-style Original Mickey jacket for $79.99. It’s an automatic classic! Classic, yet fun! Disney also released some cute matching “I love you to the castle and back” Mickey and Minnie shirts for $24.99 each. Grab a friend, buy these shirts, and next thing you know you’ll be the cutest couple in Disneyland! How SWEET! To celebrate his 90th anniversary, we found this new Goofy 90th plush for $29.99. Goofy is all dressed in his classic outfit — how fun! Happy birthday, Goofy! Speaking of stuffed animals, we also saw a new Miss Bunny plush for $29.99. This is perfect for Easter (which is coming SOON!). Love the matching skirt and bow! We’ve seen these cute little Muppets Wishables in Disney World, but now they’re here in Disneyland for $14.99. Which one do you want? There’s also a Kermit Wishable, which comes separately from the ones in the blind bags. How CUTE is this?! Finally, those Stitch Crashes Disney plushes we’ve seen in Disney World are now on the west coast, too! You can buy a Stitch crashes Peter Pan… Peter Pan …Mulan… Mulan …or Pocahontas plush! Pocahontas Each stuffed animal is $29.99. China Closet There were a LOT of new kitchen/homeware items at the China Closet shop! First up, we’ve got this castle home tray for $19.99. There’s no place like HOME! We found some pretty blue glass cups that come in a set of 4 for $34.99. They have Mickey heads on them! You can also elevate your dining table with a fun Disney napkin holder set for $9.99… Napkin holder set …or buy a new set of plates for $39.99! Disney plates There’s also a new set of bowls for $44.99 at the China Closet shop! These are also available in Disney World! And these nesting bowls for $34.99 are also sold in Disney World! Nesting bowls Keep track of all those purchases with this new clipboard notepad for $17.99! Clipboard It features the same Disney castle with the home icon! Disney Clothiers You’ll be the snazziest dressed customer at Pizza Planet with this new button-up shirt for $59.99! Now we’re craving pizza… The Peter Pan Dooney and Bourke collection that was previously seen in Disney World is now available in Disneyland! New collection alert! The collection features a tote bag, crossbody, and handbag! Click here to see the full collection! Disney Showcase This new cropped Mickey hoodie is so fun! It’s available for $59.99. Cropped hoodie There’s also a matching black Mickey tank top! Mickey Mouse tank top It’s $36.99. Pooh Corner Pooh corner has a new clothing set! You can buy both this Mickey heart hands shirt… Heart hands shirt …and matching shorts for $36.99 each! Shorts This is the perfect lounge set for a cozy day! Pioneer Mercantile We found TWO new baseball hats in Pioneer Mercantile! First, there’s this blue play in the park hat for $29.99. We LOVE to play in the park! Then, there’s also this new Disneyland Resort hat, which is also $29.99. Disneyland hat Our collection of baseball hats gets a little bigger every year — what about you? Disneyana Disney artist Dave Avanzino was in Disneyland signing artwork over the weekend! There was lots of art available to purchase, and guests were able to chat with the artist himself! What a fun event! During our visit, we also found a new Mr. Toad button-up shirt for $85. This button-up is BRIGHT! An iconic shirt for an iconic attraction! Droid Depot The Droid Depot had a new wind-up droid! M5-K7 This little guy was $9.99. Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elysian Arcade Our water bottle collection is HUGE, but that doesn’t stop us from wanting the new “Born to stand out” water bottle for $27.99. New water bottle! A person can never have too many pens! New pens This new 2022 pen set was $19.99. Five and Dime Speaking of pens, all our stationery fans will appreciate this! Look at all those cute office supplies! Disney’s new stationery set is $24.99. It features pens, binder clips, sticky notes, pencils, and paper clips! Knick’s Knacks Have you seen Turning Red yet? It flips, too! This new Turning Red keychain is $14.99! Both sides are equally cute! The fun doesn’t stop there! Unleash the panda! We found a Turning Red magnet set for $14.99. ADORABLE! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates Acorn Gifts and Goods The POPULAR Lilly Pulitzer X Disney collection is in stock in Disneyland! V-Neck Etta Tee We found the full collection in the Acorn Gifts and Goods shop. Lilly Pulitzer dress For a full list of items in the collection, click HERE! Click here to see the collection in Disney World! World of Disney Do you know what movie this is from? (hint: it’s The Emperor’s New Groove!) You can buy this funny Boom Baby long sleeve shirt for $39.99. This movie is SO underrated! For our Zootopia fans, this Nick Wilde shirt is available for $24.99. It’s called a hustle, sweetheart We ADORE Disney’s bee happy soap dispenser for $22.99. Instant add to cart Both the mystery Disney cake… Custom Cake Decorations pins! …and Beauty and the Beast pin sets are available now in Disneyland! Both pin boxes are $17.99. Windows of Love You know that Starlight Coke everyone and their great aunt Susan keeps talking about? We think it sort of tastes like a cotton candy-flavored Dum-Dum lollipop. What about you? Well, you can buy it in the refrigerator cases in Disneyland! We found it at the World of Disney store. Disneyland Food Updates Galactic Grill The Galactic Grill restaurant in Disneyland has a new Galaxy Burger. It’s made with 2 burger patties, grilled onions, lettuce, pickles, a house-made burger sauce, and cheese. We thought that it tasted like an In-n-Out burger — but in Disneyland! Galaxy Burger We also tried the new Key Lime Pie Slush, which came with a glow cube for $11.49. Key Lime Pie Slush As with most Disney slushes, this one was SUPER sweet! Click here for our full review of these new snacks! Disney California Adventure Park Updates Spider-Man Web Slingers Good news: a single rider line is now open for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in the Avengers Campus. You can find the new lane between the Lightning Lane and the Standby Lane. Single Rider! If you’re trying to ride this attraction without waiting in the standby line, this is a great option! Click here to see our experience with the single rider entrance That’s it for our look at all the new things at Disneyland and Downtown Disney! Stay tuned with DFB for more updates from the Disney parks. REVIEW: The Most Instagrammable Disney Cupcake You’ll See Today 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 trip to Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! 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Things move pretty quickly in Disney World! Disney’s Hollywood Studios After a not-so-slow season, we’re right in the middle of the Spring Break crowds, and things can be pretty hectic at the parks. Disney is no stranger to shifting their park hours around, and the reservation system can be pretty overwhelming, so if you’re going to Disney World this week, this post is for you! We’re gonna break down when all of the parks are going to be open this week, and which parks still have open reservations! Let’s get started with park hours! Magic Kingdom Park Hours Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM until 11PM every day this week, with Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests on the 29th from 11PM until 1AM! ©Disney The hours are the same for the 1st and 2nd of April! ©Disney Let’s move on to EPCOT! EPCOT Park Hours From March 27th through the 31st, EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM until 9AM with Extended Evening Hours until 11PM on the 28th. ©Disney The park will also be open from 8:30AM until 9PM on April 1st and 2nd! ©Disney Let’s check out Animal Kingdom’s hours! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 7:30AM until 8:30PM every day this week except for the 31st, when it will only be open until 7:30PM. ©Disney On April 1st and 2nd, the park will be open from 7:30AM until 8:30PM. ©Disney Last one, let’s check out the hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM from March 27th through the 31st. ©Disney The hours are the same on April 1st and 2nd! ©Disney Those are all of the hours, so let’s move on to the reservations that are available! Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Incredi Pass holders can make a reservation at any of the parks every day this week except for March 27th. All parks except for Animal Kingdom have reservations still available on the 27th. ©Disney On to the Sorcerer Pass! Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability Just like Incredipass, the only day this week where all of the parks aren’t available is on March 27th. Animal Kingdom is s0ld out for Sorcerer Pass Holders on the 27th. ©Disney Next is Pirate Pass! Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Just like Incredi Pass and Sorcerer Pass, there are no Animal Kingdom reservations available on March 27th. All parks are available every other day this week. ©Disney The last Annual Pass is Pixie Dust! Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders are blocked out on March 27th and April 2nd, but can make reservations at any of the other parks on March 28th through April 1st. ©Disney Now on to Theme Park Tickets! Theme Park Ticket Holder Reservation Availability The only park Theme Park Ticket Holders can make a reservation at on March 27th through 31st is EPCOT. ©Disney On April 1st, all parks are available except for Magic Kingdom, and all parks are available on April 2nd. ©Disney Now let’s look at Select Resort Hotel Guests! Select Resort Hotel Guests Reservation Availability Select Resort Hotel Guests can only make reservations at EPCOT on March 27th through the 31st. ©Disney On April 1st, all parks except for Magic Kingdom are available, and all parks are available on the 2nd! ©Disney Those are all of your park pass and hour updates for this week! Stay tuned to DFB for all updates on all things Disney! Click here to see 5 Changes to Prepare for on your next Disney World Trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post See Which Parks Are SOLD OUT in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What if you could go to Disney World and not have to wait in ANY lines? Sounds like a dream, right? Whoa, it’s almost empty! Welp, that’s because it is (at least for now!). The lines have been loooong in Disney World lately thanks to Spring Break crowds and we don’t expect they’ll slow down any time soon. After all, Spring Break season is pretty long! So, just how bad is it? Well let’s take a look at this week’s wait times in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 93 minutes! Woohoooo After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 75 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 69 minutes, Splash Mountain at 63 minutes, Space Mountain at 59 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 47 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 45 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 41 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 37 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 37 minutes, and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 36 minutes. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Next, we had “it’s a small world” at 30 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 25 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 25 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 25 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 25 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 24 minutes. Uh, oh — we went right through the sign! Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 18 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 17 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 17 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 15 minutes. Around and around we go And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Country Bear Jamboree at 4 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 4 minutes. Rides with no waits were Liberty Square Riverboat, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 92 minutes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 80 minutes, Test Track at 69 minutes, Soarin’ at 42 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 31 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 21 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 17 minutes, Living with the Land at 16 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 14 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 11 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 11 minutes. Soarin’ Around the World The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 135 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Tower of Terror at 124 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash at 106 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 79 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 70 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 64 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 46 minutes, and Alien Swirling Saucers at 44 minutes. Runaway Railway! And finally, we had Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 29 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 15 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 7 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 102 minutes. An Avatar! Then, we had Kilimanjaro Safaris at 62 minutes, Na’vi River Journey at 61 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 31 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 29 minutes. Let’s time travel! Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 13 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 11 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. The Boneyard That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which dark ride is your favorite in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We’re Not Going to Sugar Coat It: Wait Times Are HIGH in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Just when we thought the Baby Yoda craze was over, Grogu comes along and proves us wrong. Grogu is everywhere! We’ve just about seen it all when it comes to the iconic Star Wars baby. From rings, to gummies, to real-life cosplays, the Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian has no shortage of fans (and merch!). Today, we spotted ANOTHER Mando-themed snack, and you can get it at your local Target! One of our reporters spotted these Star Wars: The Mandalorian Goldfish Crackers at Target today! These are limited edition, so make sure you head over to Target ASAP if you want to grab some of these cheddary treats! The Mandalorian Goldfish Crackers! Like the classic Goldfish we know and love, these Mandalorain Goldfish are cheddar flavored. Mixed in with the normal Goldfish shapes are Mando, Ahsoka, and Grogu! These Goldfish were $1.89 at our local Target, and they’re available now. Mando and Ahsoka on a Goldfish Bag! Here’s what the characters looked like on the crackers. Ahsoka’s face and Grogu were a little hard to make out, but Mando’s helmet looks great in cracker form! Mandalorian Goldfish! If you don’t live near a Target, or don’t feel like going all the way to the store, we’ve got good news! You can also buy them online for $1.89! Here’s the same bag that we saw in the store. ©Target These are online now! Click here to buy the Star Wars The Mandalorian Goldfish Crackers They had another bag online, too! Both are $1.89 and are available now! ©Target Don’t judge us if we keep the bag after we finish all the Goldfish. Click here to get the Grogu Goldfish Crackers! We’re always on the hunt for more Disney-themed snacks (and drinks), so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see which Highly-Anticipated Star Wars Souvenir is Finally 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 gonna get these The Mandalorian Goldfish Crackers? Let us know in the comments! The post Yes, BABY YODA Goldfish Exist. You're Welcome. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly bringing you the freshest updates on all things Disney World snacks! Love him Over in Magic Kingdom, Storybook Treats serves up different soft-serve cones themed to the dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. You never know which Dwarf might be at Storybook Treats, and so far we’ve tried a Cranberry and Vanilla Grumpy Cone and a Caramel and Chocolate Espresso Doc Cone. However, when we went to Magic Kingdom today, we noticed that the signs for the beloved cones were gone, so here’s the rundown on what’s going on with the cones. When we stopped by Storybook Treats today, the Doc Cone sign was nowhere to be found. When we asked a Cast Member, they told us that all of the Seven Dwarfs cones were currently sold out. We’re not sure when they’ll be back, but we hope it’s soon! Look at all of them! The Cast Member also told us that they would hopefully get more cones in the next few weeks and start serving up the Dwarfs Cones again. This could mean that they are in the middle of changing cones and ran out of the current flavor, so we’ll be on the lookout in case a new flavor pops up. But if you wanted to try the Doc Cone while it was around, you may be out of luck! Seven Dwarfs Cranberry Cone We’ll be keeping an eye on the Seven Dwarfs cone situation in Magic Kingdom, and we’ll let you know if the Doc Cone returns or if there is a brand new dwarf cone! Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney updates! Click here to see our REVIEW of Disney World’s Chicken Cupcake (?) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried any of the Seven Dwarfs Cones at Storybook Treats? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Magic Kingdom Treat is Currently MISSING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What are the perks of being a Disney World Annual Passholder BESIDES the chance of getting to visit the parks more frequently? New Annual Passholder cards in Disney World! Well, you can get discounts on merchandise and food, as well as some occasional room deals at the Disney Resorts. But besides those deals, there are some unique offerings that you may not know about! Today, we’re sharing the unusual discounts that Disney World Annual Passholders can score. Golf First of all, Passholders can save when visiting any of the four Disney World golf courses: Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, Disney’s Palm Golf Course, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, or Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course. During your next tee time, don’t forget to flash that Passholder I.D. to score 15% off of your visit! You can save on golf! Owner’s Locker Need somewhere to store your vacation essentials when you’re not in Disney World? Well, good news — Annual Passholders can get discounts at Owner’s Locker. With this service, you’ll be given a container to store your belongings in, then Owner’s Locker will pick up the container from your Disney Resort hotel when you check out and store it in their climate-controlled warehouse until you return. There are a variety of offers for Passholders, including free service for the first six months. ©Owner’s Locker Rental Cars Disney World has not one, not two, but THREE preferred car rental companies where Annual Passholders can save. If you’re picking up a car from Alamo, Enterprise, or National, then make sure to book through the special website or call (407) 824-3470 to get your discounted rate. ©Alamo Tours Now, let’s talk about some of the discounts you may have heard of, but probably haven’t yet used! Disney World Passholders can score some significant savings on a variety of behind-the-scenes tours in the theme parks. Whether you’re walking the streets of Magic Kingdom on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour or traversing the savanna during the Wild Africa Trek in Animal Kingdom, make sure you’re logged into your Disney account when booking online to save 15%. Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Movie Tickets Hoping to catch a movie while visiting Disney World? Well, Passholders can save $2 tickets at the AMC in Disney Springs! As an added bonus, it’s a dine-in theater, so for select features, you’ll be able to catch dinner AND a show. AMC Disney Springs Bikes and Carriage Rides If you’re looking for something to do on your “resort day,” renting a bike or taking a carriage ride could be a fun and memorable activity. The Annual Passholder discount varies depending on your location (anywhere from 10%-15%), but don’t forget to ask when paying for your rental at your hotel. Surrey Bike Rentals at Port Orleans Riverside Mini Golf And last but not least, we have to mention mini-golf! Disney World is home to two mini-golf courses (Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens) and they’re a great pastime for a day off from the parks. If you decide to stop by, show your annual pass for savings of 15%. Winter Summerland Mini Golf There you go — 7 unusual and unique Disney World Annual Passholder discounts! If you’re not certain whether or not a spot you’re visiting has a discount, it never hurts to ask, so make sure to keep that card with you at all times. Stay tuned to DFB for more discounts and tips on how to save in Walt Disney World! Click Here to See How to Save on Your 2022 Disney World Trip! 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 have a Disney World annual pass? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 Discounts Annual Passholders Forget About in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of PROGRESS! For a while, it seemed like there was no end in sight for Disney’s loooooong TRON: Lightcycle Run construction project, but lately, we’ve been seeing a lot of big additions to the newest attraction headed for the Magic Kingdom. Hello from the Magic Kingdom! Unfortunately, the classic (and convenient!) Walt Disney World Railroad is sort of being held hostage by TRON right now; the train has been unable to run due to the TRON construction blocking the tracks. Could this be changing soon? Maybe! Come with us to see why we’re smiling in Disney World on this sunny afternoon! First of all, in case you haven’t seen it in a while, here’s the current state of the TRON: Lightcycle Run attraction in Tomorrowland! There’s a big, long ramp leading up to the attraction, plus a HUGE canopy that’s looking pretty cool! Disney doesn’t have an official opening date yet, but every day is a step in the right direction. Looking good! During our recent visit to Storybook Circus, we saw a NEW tunnel installed below the TRON canopy! We’re guessing that the Walt Disney World Railroad will run right under that bridge eventually. For those that have been following the status of TRON and the train, this is pretty exciting news! This is an exciting step in the right direction! Not only that, but we also caught the train MOVING recently. It was going backward, but maybe soon we’ll see it going the right way — fingers crossed! We’ll keep our eyes out for more construction progress and ride testing, so make sure to stay tuned for updates! VIDEO: NEW Tron Coaster Spotted Testing 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 more excited for the Walt Disney World Railroad to open, or TRON? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A NEW Tunnel in Disney World Could Signal a BIG Reopening Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know that feeling when you’re SO excited to get on your favorite Disney World ride, and you speed-walk up to the entrance, only to discover that it’s actually CLOSED? Yeah, that’s the worst. So how can you avoid it? Expedition Everest is closed right now We’re here to help out by bringing you a list of all the rides, attractions, hotels, and more that are scheduled to be closed next week in Disney World. Read on so you don’t fall victim to the sad disappointment of an unexpected ride closure! Let’s start out the list with Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad will continue its multi-year closure in Magic Kingdom. This attraction has been closed for a very long time, and we’re not expecting it to reopen anytime in the next few weeks. Spotted testing! We have seen testing happening with the train, but that could be for maintenance rather than an indication that it’s reopening soon. According to one Cast Member, the stretch of track from Fantasyland to the Main Street, U.S.A. station has been removed for construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. TRON: Lightcycle Run We don’t have an opening date for the TRON roller coaster yet, but we’re expecting the Railroad to remain closed at least until construction on TRON is completed. We’ll keep an eye out for specific opening dates for both of these attractions! The Main Street Trolley DERAILED in Magic Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest is closed for refurbishments. The coaster is scheduled to be closed through mid-April 2022. Right now, it’s on the schedule to remain closed until May 1st, but we’re hoping that it’ll open sooner and Disney just hasn’t updated the calendar yet with the official reopening date. Expedition Everest is closed. Finding Nemo: The Musical is closed as well. When this show returns, it’ll actually be reimagined with a new plot, and it’ll be called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond! Finding Nemo: The Musical The show will feature characters and a storyline from Finding Nemo‘s sequel, Finding Dory. We can’t wait to check out the changes when the show debuts sometime in 2022. Learn about the special celebrations for Earth Day in Animal Kingdom. EPCOT The gift shop Souk-Al-Magreb is closed in the Morocco pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Morocco pavilion in EPCOT This gift shop disappears from the refurbishment calendar on April 24th, 2022, so it’s possible that the store will reopen on that day! But keep in mind that this shop has disappeared and then returned to the calendar before, so we don’t know for sure. We’ll keep an eye on it in the parks and let you know what we see. Check out the NEW menu items at Space 220 in EPCOT. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a couple of long-term closures that are continuing for all of this coming week. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid show is closed right now, and it doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid And the nighttime show Fantasmic! is also not currently running. This fan-favorite show will come back sometime in 2022, but Disney hasn’t given a more specific timeline yet. Fantasmic! Billboard When it does return, there will be some updates, such as new characters and stunts. Learn more about the changes coming to Fantasmic! Disney World Water Parks Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed right now. We don’t have a reopening date for this park, but Typhoon Lagoon (Disney’s other water park) is currently open! Typhoon Lagoon is also showing some longer opening hours, with the park being open until 6PM (instead of 5PM) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Typhoon Lagoon And H2O Glow Nights are also returning to this park soon! These late-night events feature shorter wait times for attractions, special snacks, and even a dance party. Check out the DATES and TICKET SALES for H2O Glow Nights here. Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is finally going to reopen this week in Disney World! This is the last Disney World hotel to reopen after the pandemic closure, so we’re very excited to have all the resorts up and running again. All-Star Sports All-Star Sports will open on March 31st, which is this coming Thursday! We’ll be there to show you anything that’s changed about this hotel since its closure, so keep following DFB for the latest updates. Learn some pros and cons of staying at a value resort in Disney World. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still open to guests, but Disney has begun refurbishment on 200 new DVC Resort Studios, which will be located in the Big Pine Key building. Grand Floridian Studio Preview DVC members can now book their stay for the rooms. Non-DVC members can book their stay at the new rooms beginning this week, on March 31st. The new rooms, which have a Mary Poppins Returns theme, are expected to open in the summer of 2022. Take a virtual tour of the new rooms here! Hotel Pool Refurbishments A few Disney World hotel pools are currently closed, so be sure to see if any of these closures will affect your upcoming trip. The Cozy Cone Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is closed right now. Disney has said it will reopen sometime in mid-April 2022. Cozy Cone Pool is Closed While the Cozy Cone Pool is closed, the Flippin’ Fins Pool and Big Blue Pool remain open for guests at this hotel. But the Righteous Reef Playground area in the Finding Nemo section of the hotel is currently closed for some refurbishments. Righteous Reef Playground is closed At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, the Martinique Village pool and Fuentes del Morro Water Play Area are both closed for refurbishment. Martinique Village Pool The pool is expected to reopen in mid-April 2022, and the water play area is expected to reopen in late March 2022. That means we should see the play area reopen this week! Other pools at this hotel are still available for guests, including the Fuentes del Morro Pool. Fuentes del Morro Water Play Area At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Samawati Springs Pool (at Kidani Village) is closed. It will remain closed through April 2022. Guests at this hotel can head to the Uzima Springs Pool (at Jambo House) instead. Samawati Springs Pool That’s it for our report on all the closures in Disney World next week! Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming vacation. Check out a new guest survey that could mean BIG changes are coming 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. Which of these closures will affect your vacation? Let us know in the comments. The post The Last Closed Hotel Is FINALLY Reopening Next Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Take a deep breath and prepare to step into a bold new universe with some of your favorite in-park characters like you’ve never seen them before! Leading game developer Kabam has teamed up with Disney and Pixar Games to bring you Disney Mirrorverse, an all-new, action-packed mobile game launching June 23, 2022 featuring iconic battle-ready characters you may have seen as exciting collectible figures from McFarlane Toys. View the full article

There are practically HUNDREDS of hotels in and around Disney World — that’s a lot of choices! Nowadays, a trip to Disney World is pretty expensive, but luckily, there are plenty of ways you can save money. After all, you’re going to need some leftover dough for a churro or two! Disney Springs If you’re looking for a new hotel near Disney World, you might want to consider a hotel in the Disney Springs area that’s opening this fall! Need another reason to consider this new resort? Listen to this! The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista was just added to Disney’s official list of resorts included in early theme park entry! Select resort guests can enter the parks EARLY! If you’re unfamiliar, early theme park entry is a special perk for select hotel guests that allows guests to enter the Disney parks before they officially open. Currently, the list of hotels included in early theme park entry features all official Disney World resorts, plus a few good neighbor hotels. ©Disney The newest hotel added to early theme park entry, The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, is set to open in the fall of 2022. Currently, guests can reserve a room at The Drury Plaza Hotel for a trip starting on October 27th and beyond. Concept Art For New Disney World-Area Drury Inn Courtesy of ©Drury Inn When complete, The Drury Plaza Hotel will feature a new tower, as well as a fully-renovated main building with 604 rooms. ©Drury Inn The new hotel will also offer many of the same perks as a regular Disney World resort, like free park transportation. This resort is located in the Disney Springs area, making it a great option for guests looking for a hotel near the parks. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more updates! A NEW Guest Survey Could Mean Big Changes Are Coming 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. Have you ever stayed at a Disney Springs area hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Just Added ANOTHER Hotel to Early Theme Park Entry! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Booking flights can be pretty tricky. Airplane Airlines seem to be getting more and more expensive by the day, and if you’ve flown through the Orlando International Airport recently, you’ll know those crowds are no joke. There are tons of different airlines that offer different benefits that might help you and your family out while you’re traveling and one budget airline just added a new fare category with a couple more perks that might help your travel run smoother. According to The Washington Post, Southwest Airlines is introducing Wanna Get Away Plus, a new fare tier right above their current Wanna Get Away Tier, which is currently the lowest cost. This buy-up from the Wanna Get Away tier offers some new benefits and some of them will be extending to higher Southwest tiers as well, so let’s go through them! Southwest Airlines Wanna Get Away Plus will still include the benefits that are included across all Southwest fares which include 2 free checked bags, no change fees, and free movies, TV, and messaging on your flight. It also comes with some new perks like transferable flight credits. With this, customers can make a 1 time transfer of an eligible, unused flight to another traveler. Orlando International Airport Wanna Get Away Plus customers will also get same-day confirmed change or same-day standby if their flight fills up and there’s another flight leaving from the same airport to the same destination. They will also get 8x the Rapid Rewards points! Orlando International Airport Some of these perks will also transfer to the higher fare tiers as well. Anytime and Business Select customers will get transferable flight credit, and Tier Members will get same-day confirmed change and same-day standby. ©Southwest Airlines If you’ve flown with Southwest before, you know that the seating system is pretty different from other airlines, but with these new perks and added flexibility, it could be a good option for your next vacation! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest news that might affect your Disney vacation, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see which Disney Decor is Leaving the Orlando International Airport! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever flown with Southwest Airlines? Let us know in the comments! The post Taking Southwest Airlines to Disney World? You'll Want to Know About This BIG Update! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve got $100 or maybe even $150 to spend on a meal anywhere in Disney World — where do you go? You’ve got a LOT of choices. Maybe you use the money to fill up on all the quick service chicken tenders and fries your stomach can handle (no judgment here!) or you opt for a signature dining experience and go BIG. Either way, you’d want your meal to be seriously awesome if you’re dropping that kind of cash on it, right? Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Disney World’s Resort hotels are filled with excellent dining options that often rival (or even exceed) the food you’ll find in the theme parks! And while the Disney owned- and operated- resort hotels have no shortage of dining options, recently we actually made our way over to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, located right in between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over at the Dolphin, you’ll find Shula’s Steak House, a signature dining spot that’ll cost you a pretty penny. But is the food and experience worth the cost? Atmosphere Shula’s Steak House is named after the location’s founder and American football icon, the late Don Shula, who (if you’re unfamiliar with football trivia) was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins for much of his career. He was also the head coach in 1972, when the team accomplished what is known as their “Perfect Season.” Welcome to Shula’s! Throughout the restaurant, you’ll see nods to both Shula and the Miami Dolphins, with memorabilia from their 1972 “Perfect Season” decorating the walls. Sports memorabilia can be found all around the restaurant! But don’t let the sports theming fool you! Shula’s is one swanky restaurant, complete with dim lighting, dark wood, white table cloths, and all of the other fixings you would expect to see at one of Disney World’s signature dining locations. Shula’s Steak House Another cool feature of this signature dining restaurant? How about a giant wine case in the middle of the restaurant? FANCY! That’s a lot of wine! Shula’s also features a bar (as well as an adjoining Shula’s Lounge) where you can watch whatever sports game is airing at the time and enjoy a beverage. At the Lounge, you can also enjoy the FULL menu shared with Shula’s Steakhouse. So if you’re looking for a more abbreviated Shula’s experience, consider visiting the Lounge instead. Shula’s Steak House Once our reservation time arrived for Shula’s Steakhouse, were brought to our table… Seating at Shula’s Steakhouse …which was set up with a butcher block stocked with various steak knives that you get to choose from! Now that’s not something you see at your table every day! A butter knife? Sure. A single steak knife? Totally. A BUTCHER BLOCK of KNIVES?! Unusual, but we’ll allow it. You can absolutely tell that this dining experience was designed with steak at the center of everything. Which steak knife would you choose to dine with? We were handed a physical menu to review our selections. Potions of their menu used to be printed on an official NFL game football which is a pretty unique way to pick your meal! This time, however, we just got a regular ole menu. Shula’s Menu Speaking of the menu, let’s take a look at what Shula’s has to offer! Menu Shula’s only offers dinner service, with a menu that includes both classic steakhouse as well as seafood options. To start off your evening, you can choose from their selection of Starters, like New Orleans-style Shrimp or a Maryland-style Crab Cake. Or, you can opt for a soup or salad, like their French Onion Soup or Shula’s House Salad. © Disney When you’re ready to move on to the main course, there are several options “From the Grill” you can order (and since this is a steakhouse there are plenty of selections to satisfy your beefy cravings). Options include various sizes of Filet, New York Strip, Ribeye, and Porterhouse, as well as their signature 42-oz Prime Tomahawk for $155! If you aren’t feeling the steak options, there are additional Entrees to choose from, including Roasted Brick Chicken and Norwegian Salmon. © Disney To enhance your entree, a variety of Side dishes are available, like Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, and Sautéed Mushrooms. If you manage to still have room for dessert after all of your other items, you can order from a variety of cakes, get some ice cream, or chow down on a Crème Brûlée. © Disney Disney’s menu only shows a limited number of desserts, but if you visit the Dolphin’s website, you can see a more complete list of dessert options. ©Shula’s While kids are welcome to dine at Shula’s, their menu options are very limited so that is something to keep in mind. There’s only one option for an appetizer (Chicken Noodle Soup), and your little ones are left with only two entrees: French-cut Chicken Breast or a Cheeseburger. © Disney Looking for an adult beverage to pair with your meal? There are a number of Handcrafted Cocktails to try, including a Dark Cherry Smoked Manhattan, a “New” Fashioned, and a French 75. © Disney If you prefer wine (remember that giant wine case we talked about earlier?!), there’s a wide selection of Sparkling and White Wine… © Disney …as well as Red Wine. © Disney There is also a selection of Beer and Ciders to choose from if that’s more up your alley! If you head to the Dolphin’s website and look at the menu for Shula’s there, you can see a more extensive list of alcoholic beverages included single malt scotches, Champagne, and more. © Disney Alright, our stomachs are growling — let’s eat! Food Our meal started off with a serving of fresh sourdough bread with salted butter. Fresh Sourdough Bread with Salted Butter We were off to a good start right out of the gate — this was some tasty bread! This is definitely one of those bread baskets you have to be careful with, otherwise, you’ll eat the whole thing before your main course arrives! If only we could pack a separate stomach just for bread. AH, the carbs. Very tasty, fresh bread! For our beverage, we ordered the Blueberry Martini for $14, which is a mixture of Pearl Blueberry Vodka, Cranberry Juice, House Sour, and Sweet Blueberries. Blueberry Martini While the cocktail was sweeter than how our reporter typically likes their drinks, it wasn’t to the level of being sickly sweet. It reminded us of a Cosmo, but without that tartness of lime that a Cosmo features. We will say that we liked the real blueberries in the drink — that was a nice touch. Overall, it was a fine cocktail, but not one that our reporter who tried it would order again on our next visit to Shula’s. If you prefer your cocktails to be on the sweet side, however, you may enjoy this! Blueberry Martini For our appetizer, we chose the Thick Cut Nueske’s Bacon for $19. This starter dish includes Bacon with a Bourbon-Honey Glaze, Tomato Jam, Cheddar Grits, White Cabbage, and Fennel Slaw. HOLY MOLY, LOOK AT THAT BACON. Thick Cut Nueske’s Bacon Out of ALL of the items, we tried this evening (seriously, out of ALLLLLLL of the items we had), this appetizer was hands-down our favorite! The bacon had an excellent smokey quality to it, and while it was on the thicker side in terms of the slices of bacon themselves, it was still tender and easy to cut! The grits that came with it were cooked perfectly and all of the elements paired nicely with the crunch from the fennel slaw. SO GOOD. The sweetness from the bourbon-honey glaze combined with all of the other ingredients made for a very interesting bite, but everything worked so well together. It was like they were all singing their own little harmonies to one beautifully bacon-filled tune. Tasty! But alas, the bacon did not last forever on our plates (though it will last forever in our hearts). Once we had our fill of the bacon, it was time for our entree. The featured dish in our main course was the 10 oz Filet for $65, with a side of Béarnaise Sauce for $4. 10 oz Filet with Bernaise Sauce Shula’s is certainly a no-frills kind of steakhouse. No super fancy plate, no super fancy display, no fireworks shooting out of the steak or shiny, bright colors. It was a steak — just a nice cut of meat, cooked just the way we ordered — nothing fancy about it whatsoever. The Béarnaise Sauce was a welcome addition and gave the steam a nice creamy, sort-of eggy accompaniment. 10 oz Filet Now, this is where personal choice comes into play. Personally, we would have rather gotten more than just a hunk of meat, no matter how perfect it’s cooked! Throw us a good wine sauce or a truffle butter any day and we’ll be happy campers. But, if you’re point of view is “all I need to be happy is a nice hunk of meat cooked just how I asked, and I don’t need any frills,” then this could be a perfect pick for you. 10 oz Filet Along with our filet, we ordered two side dishes. The first was the Fresh Jumbo Asparagus Spears for $13. These come either Grilled with Meyer Lemon or Steamed with Hollandaise Sauce — we chose grilled. Just like the steak, there was nothing extra fancy or special about this side dish, but it was tasty! This was another example of excellent execution without any frills. And we have to admit that they were a nice pairing with our filet. Fresh Jumbo Asparagus Spears Our second side was the Macaroni & Cheese for $13. This dish includes Cavatappi Pasta, a Gouda and Cheddar Cheese Sauce, and Bread Crumbs. Cavatappi is THE elite noodle for mac and cheese in our opinion, and it made for a very good side! The sauce was oh-so creamy and gooey with a great rich and smokey taste coming through! And you can’t go wrong with throwing some bread crumbs on top for that nice crunch. You just can’t go wrong with mac and cheese. All three components of our main course were good, but we would have also enjoyed a little more creativity with the ingredients, especially with the filet. But if you just want your perfectly cooked meat on a plate, then this no-frills presentation will suit you well. Our entree For dessert, we ordered the Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, priced at $12. Quick note here — if you want the Chocolate Lava Cake, the Chocolate Soufflé, or the Apple Tart, you must order it with your dinner, as they are made-to-order! Molten Chocolate Lava Cake The presentation of this dessert was really fun because our server made a small tunnel when it was served to us, and they then poured the Vanilla Creme Sauce through the hole in the top at the table! It made this dessert much more “showy” and fun. That showiness was matched with a simply delicious finale to our dinner. Dessert with a show! This was a super rich, chocolatey dessert, and the vanilla added a nice touch of creaminess. There was nothing shocking here flavor-wise, but if you’re ordering a Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, it’s probably because you know exactly what you want — and this one delivered! Molten Chocolate Lava Cake We personally would have loved some sort of fruit component, like raspberry, to balance out the richness of the chocolate. But if you prefer simple, elegant desserts, this one is a solid choice. And with that, our meal at Shula’s has come to a close. So…is this spot worth the cash? Nosh or Not Make the trip over to the Dolphin Resort and have dinner at Shula’s Steak House if… You love steak with a capital “S.” This is a true meat-lover’s paradise, filled with butcher blocks where you can choose which steak knife you want to use, nice cuts of meat, and your traditional steakhouse sides. The no-frills steak was cooked to perfection, but there wasn’t much in terms of uniqueness. You want to escape the Disney World bubble without actually leaving Disney World property. Shula’s is over at the Dolphin (which is not owned by Disney) and not in a park. That gives it a bit of a different feeling than some spots you would find in the theme parks. But it’s also conveniently located just steps away from EPCOT and a short walk from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So it has the convenience factor + a little “outside-the-Disney-bubble” feel. You’re a big fan of football but want something a little more upscale than your typical sports bar. There are football touches and details everywhere here, so we have a feeling those are things sports fans will really enjoy. But, it’s still an upscale dining location — so you get a unique mix. Skip out on Shula’s Steak House if… You’re dining with kids. While there is a kids menu here, it’s very thinned out, plus the upscale ambiance likely won’t make for as fun of an experience. You’re vegetarian or vegan. There isn’t much here in terms of plant-based items except for potentially some salads and a side dish or two, so this probably wouldn’t be the best choice for those who are staying away from meat. You want a little more “magic” with your meal. You might almost forget you’re in Disney World when you’re dining here because it really doesn’t have any of that Disney “feeling.” At least to us, it feels like the kind of steakhouse you could find in your own hometown. Overall Overall, Shula’s Steak House reminded us of any other steakhouse we would find in any major city. It lacks that Disney “oomph” that you can find at other steakhouses around property. That said, our food was delicious, our waiter was wonderful (seriously some of the best service we’ve had in Disney World), and you won’t be disappointed with the quality of your food should you choose to dine here. We’ve called it “incredible” when it comes to food before, and we do think that the food we had was really tasty. The cowboy steak here has even made our list of top 5 steaks in all of Disney World. Again, all this is to say, the food here is top notch in terms of quality. But if you’re looking for something showy, flavors that are more unique, or something that’ll really make you go “WOW” — this might not be it. If you’re looking for a good and reliable steakhouse on Disney World property that has a bit more of a special Disney touch, we would suggest you also consider places like Steakhouse 71, Le Cellier, or even California Grill as these all offer something a bit more special and uniquely Disney World. Shula’s Another point we have to make is that this meal wasn’t cheap! Our already pricey steak did not come with either side dish that we ordered, making our entree + side dishes + sauce alone over $90. A couple of important notes: parking is not free at the Dolphin Resort, but Shula’s will validate your parking, so be sure to bring your parking ticket with you when you dine! In addition, this location does not accept forms of Disney payments, such as MagicBands or Disney gift cards. Keep that in mind before you book! Shula’s That’s a wrap from Shula’s Steak House at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort! Be sure to follow along for more of the latest reviews from around the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Click here to read about why one of Disney World’s CHEAPEST table service restaurants may be one of the BEST. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Of all the Disney World parks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios feels like it sort of gets the short end of the stick sometimes. But truthfully, there are SO MANY Quick Service treats to savor! But let’s not forget that there are some seriously beloved Table Service restaurants here, too! Time for Some Noodles! For proof, just ask Yelp! When we’re not eating Ronto Wraps and Num Num Cookies, you better believe we’re queuing up for dinner at one of the park’s Table Service restaurants! But which ones have the MOST love? We have room in our hearts for more than just Ronto Wraps Let’s take a look at Yelp to find out what the TOP three Table Service restaurants are at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Number 3: Hollywood and Vine Maybe it’s the presence of Character Dining that earns it cred, but Hollywood and Vine lands at the third highest rated Table Service spot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Sure, it’s not the most WOW food, but the whole vibe is family-friendly, fun, and VERY Disney! Hollywood and Vine “Yes the pricing is ridiculous and the character interactions are limited, but at least they are there and came out regularly,” says Enn D. “Having a comfortable place to sit inside on a hot Disney day, with the kids being entertained, along with plentiful (and again) rather tasty meals was most welcome and *worth * it.” Oh hi! But while the characters (and the AC) might be a big draw for most, don’t sleep on the food! “I’ve dined in a lot of Disney restaurants and this one by far served me my most favorite meal to date,” raves Heather K. in her recent five-star review, calling the Beef Tenderloin “mouthwateringly delicious” and the green beans “on point.” “Yes it’s pricey, but at a Disney character meal you are paying more for the character interaction than the food.” Read our latest Hollywood and Vine review HERE! Number 2: Hollywood Brown Derby The runner-up Table Service winner isn’t a surprise at all, with Hollywood Brown Derby sliding in with the silver! As dedicated Cobb Salad groupies, we TOTALLY get it. And Yelp agrees! Hollywood Brown Derby Jennifer M. calls it one of her favorite restaurant meals in all of Disney World, raving about the “unique and fun” interior, as well as the friendly service, and the “bomb” Brussels sprouts and burger. “We definitely recommend if you have some spare time for a sit-down type of meal at Hollywood Studios.” Cobb Salad Fred K. echoes those sentiments, calling it the best sit down restaurant in Disney World. He agrees with us that the Cobb Salad is amazing, also pointing out the great service and ambience. And let’s not forget about that Grapefruit Cake! Per Haley B., it’s “DELICIOUS” in ALL CAPS. In the words of The Terminator, she sums up with “I’ll be back.” Read MORE about The Hollywood Brown Derby HERE! Number 1: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater It’s not super surprising that the most in-demand (i.e. impossible to get into!) Table Service restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the highest rating on Yelp. That’s right, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater takes the prize! This place is a big hit Steph Q. calls it one of her absolute favorite dining experiences in all of Disney World. “It is an immersive dining experience that fits perfectly with the theme of Hollywood Studios, but will carry you out of the theme park vibe and into an evening movie at the drive in. Disney is all about the details and they truly nailed them with this restaurant.” Theming is on point Johnny W. is also a HUGE fan of the immersive theming, calling it “very creative” and the ambience enjoyable. “This is the type of unique dining experience I expect at a Disney park, and I can’t wait to come back here again.” Pro tip: get a milkshake! The food tends to be an afterthought to the drive-in vibe, but that’s the whole point for many enthusiastic Yelpers. “My suggestion for this restaurant is order milkshakes and fried food, that way you don’t break the bank without missing out on this awesome experience,” says Taylor H. “We had a blast and ate like kings!!!” Click here to read our thoughts on Sci-Fi Dine In! Like we often say, it is important to remember that your might disagree and what restaurants are best for your group/family may not be the best spot for others. That’s why we suggest reading through our reviews, looking over prices and menus, and watching our videos. All of these things can help you get an idea of what’s going to be a good dining fit for you!! While Disney’s Hollywood Studios might be ICONIC for its Quick Service restaurants and snacks, clearly it’s not lacking in the reservation-worthy Table Service department either! 10,000 Fans Rank Every Quick Service Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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 prefer Quick Service or Table Service dining in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Top 3 Table Service Restaurants in Disney's Hollywood Studios, According to Yelp first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The box office is officially closed for Tortuga Music Festival 2022, which sold out months in advance and, for the first time, is not offering single-day tickets. Is it spring fever? The crowd-pleasing lineup? The Morgan Wallen effect? View the full article

There’s no shortage of things to do in Disney World! Sorcerer Mickey Lego Statue From all of the amazing rides, yummy treats to try, and festivals, it’s really difficult to get bored. We’re always on the lookout for fun and lesser-known activities, and today that took us over to Disney Springs. This area is full of shopping and food options, and today we went to the LEGO Store to customize our very own LEGO Minifigure! On top of selling tons of LEGO sets ranging from Star Wars ships to Disney castles, the LEGO Store has a station where you can also create your own Minifigure right in the store! LEGO Store At this station, they had examples of what all of the different elements of the figure could look like. Minifigure Parts You can customize your Minifigure on these tablets. Here’s what it looked like when we were selecting the clothing! You can customize your LEGO’s clothes! If you don’t want to choose from any of LEGO’s designs, you can draw your own design to go on the Minifigure’s shirt! You can even draw your own design! We decided to customize the top with snacks, because we are DFB, after all! We ended up picking a cupcake, a pretzel, a turkey leg, and a donut. We had to add some snacks to ours! You can customize the back of the shirt as well! We chose a camera and this cute text that said “Orlando.” You can also customize the back! You can also pick an accessory for the Minifigure to hold. There are tons of options to choose from like flowers or soccer balls. We ended up choosing a pie! You can also pick an accessory for your Minifigure! Lastly, all that was left to do was name our Minifigure, and you already know we had to represent DFB! Time to name her! And this is what our Minifigure looked like all put together! We thought she turned out super cute, and we got this colorful little LEGO box to take her home in. Our custom LEGO Minifigure! Here’s a closer look at our Minifigure. You can even give the figures glasses, which we added, and all of the little snacks came out so well on her top! Closer look at her fit! The camera and “Orlando” text came out great too. The design on the back of the shirt came out great! If you have some time in Disney Springs and want to go home with a super cute, personalized souvenir, then you can head over to the LEGO Store to customize your own Minifigure. Custom Minifigures cost about $11.99 each. We love our custom LEGO! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest things to do in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see which Underrated Star Wars Character Finally got a Lightsaber 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 built your own LEGO Minifigure in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Come With Us to Build a Custom LEGO Minifigure in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This could be a big week for the Disney Parks. Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary In the wake of a canceled Management Retreat due to the controversy surrounding Disney’s response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, CEO Bob Chapek is inviting Wall Street investors to Orlando to visit Disney World next week. According to Deadline, on Monday and Tuesday of next week, Bob Chapek is hosting a Parks-Focused Investor event in Orlando. This event will grant investors and analysts an up-close look at park operations. Disney World The Disney Parks are currently responsible for 30% of the company’s revenue. Disney’s first quarterly earnings call confirms an increase in guest spending, showing that many people are returning to the parks after the initial closure in 2020 and subsequent capacity reductions. ©Disney This investor event finds Chapek in the middle of a controversy following the company’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, more commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. ©Ryan Faughnder via Twitter (@RFaughnder) We’ll continue to update you on the situation as it happens, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: CEO Bob Chapek to Host Investor Meeting at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to several plant-based eats, including the Flying Saucer Impossible Burger at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, the Vegan Toasted “Lobster” Roll at Rosie’s All-American Cafe, and even the Blue and Green Milk at the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. PizzeRizzo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today we’re headed over to the Muppet Courtyard to try a plant-based lunch option at PizzeRizzo! The pizza here doesn’t usually impress us much. But is this spot worth a visit just for the vegan sub? You might be surprised. Yes, PizzeRizzo — the counter-service joint owned by that crass and loveable Muppet rat, Rizzo. And the place where, in the past, we’ve recommended you order anything BUT the pizza. Spicy Italian “Sausage” Sub at PizzeRizzo Following our own advice, we ordered the Spicy Italian “Sausage” Sub, which is priced at $10.49 and comes with your choice of side. We went with a side salad with vegan blue cheese dressing. Lunch at PizzeRizzo! The sandwich is made with plant-based “sausage,” and it’s dressed with oven-roasted sweet peppers, onions, and mushrooms with marinara sauce. Our sandwich included a drizzle of Italian salad dressing that had a strong oregano flavor when we tried it on its own, but was well-balanced with the flavorful marinara sauce and other items on the sandwich. A little bit of kick in this vegan offering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found the plant-based sausage to have a bit of a kick, but it wasn’t overly spicy. The sandwich roll was lightly toasted on the outside, and fresh and soft on the inside. The Spicy Italian “Sausage” Sub was well priced for the portion size. You can get vegan blue cheese dressing at PizzeRizzo. Our side salad was…a side salad. The lettuce was fresh, and it was a fine accompaniment to the spice in the sandwich. The vegan blue cheese dressing was adequate, but we’re not sure we would recommend it to people who aren’t strictly vegan. Non plant-based eaters may prefer to ask for a non-vegan dressing option. Yum! We would recommend this sandwich to anyone looking for a plant-based or meatless quick-service option at Hollywood Studios, as well as anyone who finds themselves at PizzeRizzo and doesn’t want mediocre pizza. We don’t see many Italian-flavored, quick-service, plant-based options in any Disney Parks, so this lunch was a bit of a novelty for us. And as an added bonus, PizzeRizzo is often easy to get into at the park, even on crowded days. PizzeRizzo Now, would we recommend this over other quick-service lunches in this park, like the Ronto Wraps or plant-based Zuchii Wraps at Ronto Roasters? …Probably not. But it’s a good option if you’re looking for more variety in vegan eats! Keep following DFB for more reviews of the newest snacks in Disney World. NEW menu items are coming to a restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 eaten at PizzeRizzo? Give us your review in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Plant-Based Sub Could be the BEST Choice at a Disney World Pizza Joint first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Is it just us or is there just something EXTRA special about Pixar movies? Alien from Toy Story Some of the classic Pixar movies give us big feelings of nostalgia. Do you also cry when you think about Carl and Ellie in Up (bonus question, do you always yell SQUIRREL when you see one, like Dug?). Does Buzz and Woody’s friendship give you a case of the warm fuzzies? Do you randomly say things like “We scare because we care” just because? Well then, we’ve got something you’re going to want to know about! Enso just introduced a brand-new Pixar Ring Collection, featuring some of your favorite movies and characters! These are silicone rings, meaning they’re more comfortable than traditional metal rings and less likely to get snagged on things. These rings are also very durable: each one actually comes with a lifetime guarantee. The Andy’s Crew Ring has all of Andy’s friends on it, including Woody, Buzz, Hamm, Bo Peep, and more! ©Enso Now you can bring Andy’s friends with you wherever you go for $44.99. Click Here To Buy Andy’s Crew Ring The most iconic Pixar pizza joint also has its own ring. The Pizza Planet Ring is red with the Pizza Planet logo on it. Truly, this is the most out-of-this-world ring you can find, right? All we have to say is, “OoOoOoOoOh.” ©Enso Grab the ring now for $44.99. Click Here To Buy The Pizza Planet Ring When you’re an employee of Monsters, Inc., all you see are doors. The Doors, Doors, Doors Ring is FULL of just that — doors! But Mike and Sulley are also hiding out on its design. Can you spot them? ©Enso This ring is also $44.99. Click Here To Buy The Doors, Doors, Doors Ring Oh no! We have a 23-19! Actually, it’s even worse than that — there’s a child! But as we all know, that child, Boo, became besties with Mike and Sulley, and that’s what the Unlikely Friends Ring is all about. Look! There’s Boo! ©Enso Grab this ring for $44.99. Click Here To Buy The Unlikely Friends Ring The day Russell arrived on Carl’s doorstep is the day everything changed. That’s when the two learned that “Adventure is out there!” Now you can celebrate that sentiment with the Adventure Ring, which has the quote on it, along with balloons. ©Disney Grab the Adventure Ring for $44.99. Click Here To Buy The Adventure Ring The wilderness must be explored! If you’re a fellow Explorer, like Russell, you’ll need to get the Wilderness Explorers Ring — it has both Russel and Carl on it. ©Enso You can become an honorary wilderness explorer with this ring for $44.99. Click Here To Buy The Wilderness Explorers Ring Okay, we get it — these rings are ALL awesome. So if you don’t want to just choose one, you can get the WHOLE set as a collection. This is the ULTIMATE Pixar collector’s set with all six rings. ©Disney Get all six rings for $199.99. Click Here To Buy To Get The Pixar Ring Set These rings make for great keepsakes or gifts for Pixar fans. So head on over to Enso and shop now! We’ll let you know about any other unique Disney and Pixar merchandise we find online, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Tie-Dye fans won’t want to miss the NEW Disney x Love Your Melon collection — check it out 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 ring is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Pixar Fans, Are These the Only Accessories You'll Ever Need? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Can’t make it to the parks but you want to snag the hottest Disney merchandise? Well, we’ve got great news for you! ©Disney So many of the same items you find in the theme parks are available online, with everything from 50th Anniversary products to Minnie ears to festival-specific stuff. And this week, we got a bunch of new merchandise online, so we’re sharing the full list! Disney Apparel First up, let’s talk about Disney clothes! This week, we spotted several new Disney Princess jackets in the parks and online, and let’s just say…they’re pretty pricey. The different designs feature everyone from Pocahontas to Tiana and they’re a whopping $119 each! Pocahontas Jacket But what about fans of The Little Mermaid? Well, you may not be able to get a jacket just yet, but you can snag this beautiful new dress! The Her Universe Disney The Little Mermaid Retro Dress is on sale right now for $47.92. ©HotTopic As an added bonus, it’s available in plus sizes as well! Hurry and grab one while the discount is still running. Click Here to Shop the Mermaid Dress! Disney Accessories This was a big week for Disney accessories, with three new items arriving on shopDisney! First of all, the Orange Bird Minnie Ears from the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival are now available virtually, and you can snag your own pair for $29.99. How cute are these?! We know that a lot of you out there are fans of Crocs, so you’ll definitely want to check out these bad boys — Minnie Mouse Crocs Sandals! We spotted them a while ago in the theme parks, but they’ve FINALLY made their way online as well. You can grab a pair for $59.99. Minnie Mouse Crocs And finally, we have to mention the newest collection from Dooney & Bourke — Peter Pan! These colorful Disney-themed bags arrived both in Disney World and online this week, and there are several styles to choose from. The collection is available in EPCOT, too! You can grab either the Tote Bag, the Handbag, or the Crossbody Bag, and the prices range from $248-298 each. Click Here to Check Out the New Bags! Food Yep, you read that title right. We usually don’t get to include food items in the online merchandise updates, but this week, we’ve got a WEIRD one. Target dropped a special treat in honor of Easter — the Star Wars Mandalorian Easter Large Gummy. ©Target The jumbo gummy model of Baby Yoda/Grogu/The Child is $4.99 and is flavored like fruit punch. He even comes with a matching tiny frog gummy! Click Here to Order the Grogu Gummy! That’s all the new merchandise online this week, but we’ll keep you updated with the latest products that we think you’ll love. Stay tuned to DFB for all the hottest Disney-themed merchandise! Click Here for All the 50th Anniversary Disney World Merch You Can Get Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the last Disney item that you bought online? Tell us in the comments! The post The Stylish, the Cute, and the Downright WEIRD -- All the New Disney Items You Can Buy Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have learned a lot about EPCOT‘s new Connections Café and Eatery recently! Sign’s up! We now know that the new restaurant will open this spring, and the café will be a Starbucks location as well. Earlier this week, we got a new EPCOT park map that lists Connections Café and Eatery under the dining section. Today we’re learning more about the special nods to Disney’s history that you’ll see inside once this spot opens! To see what we’re talking about, you’ll need to look DOWN when you visit Connections Café. That’s right, Imagineers love to add special touches to the flooring at Disney World, and they’ve done it again! Imagineer Zach Riddley shared this image of Walt Disney with some of the original site plans for EPCOT, along with pics of the floor designs in progress. He says that the flooring at Connections Café and Eatery will “pay homage to the radial layout and celebrate the purposeful geometry and organic symmetry of EPCOT.” Connections Cafe and Eatery ©Disney The flooring designs were 3-D printed out of a sustainable biopolymer material and then used as inlays in the poured flooring. “EPCOT is full of iconic shape language that evokes grand ideas about cities, innovation and the potential for design to make the world a better, more integrated place,” Riddley said. This is a good SIGN that construction is coming along! Connections Café will be EPCOT’s newest quick-service restaurant when it opens this spring. Disney has previously announced that the eatery will have “show kitchens” and that the menu will reflect the common bonds shared over food that cross cultural lines. Keep following Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney dining news! NEW PHOTOS Shared from Inside EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Tell us about your favorite EPCOT restaurant in the comments! The post NEWS: Nod to EPCOT History Revealed Inside the Park's NEW Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever participated in a runDisney event? runDisney hosts many races throughout the year, both at the Disney parks and virtually, ranging in distance from 5Ks to marathons. runDisney banners in Disney World This summer, like summers past, runDisney is hosting a virtual race event. And now we can show you a sneak peek at the event’s theme! Today on Twitter, runDisney teased that they will soon be releasing more information about the Summer Virtual Series for this year. But their announcement today already gave us a big hint: It looks like the virtual series for this year will have a Frozen theme! The Frozen-themed graphic was accompanied by the update that we’ll get more info on Monday, March 28th. Stay tuned with DFB, because we’ll be sure to let you know when more updates are released! Click here for a first look at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend merchandise! 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 running these races this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a Sneak Peek at runDisney’s 2022 Summer Virtual Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article