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As we Celebrate HER Story at Walt Disney World Resort, Debbi Sacleux, proprietor of Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park and locally renowned sommelier, agreed to share her take on the wines that pair with some of these fabulous dishes. View the full article

Spring has sprung at Disney World, and you can see it all around you like at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and with the hectic spring break crowds that have descended on the parks. Spring Break Crowds at the Magic Kingdom Another way you can tell it’s springtime is the wildlife! Birds like the Purple Martins are building their nests and preparing to welcome their eggs. We’ve seen Disney add nest sites (aka free birdie hotel rooms) for the Purple Martins in places like EPCOT, but they can also be spotted at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. And now, on Wednesday mornings, guests staying at Saratoga Springs can take part in something called a “nest check.” Nest Check Sign at Saratoga Springs During these nest checks, guests will be able to learn about these birds from a Disney Conservationist and see the nests themselves. Complimentary bottles of water are included on the tour. Purple Martin nest and sign at Caribbean Beach The tour meets in the lobby of Saratoga Springs Resort and begins at 9:00AM. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Click here to see all of the Earth Day celebrations coming to Animal Kingdom this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen these Purple Martin nests at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Sorry, Only Birds Get Free Disney World Hotel Rooms first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A 14-year-old boy died late Thursday after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. View the full article

Orlando World Center Marriott unveiled River Falls Water Park with 3 tall slides, lazy river. View the full article

The Disneyland Hotel has been around since 1955, and it’s getting some BIG changes soon. Disneyland Hotel In fact, a lot of changes are coming to Disneyland Resort, including a huge Downtown Disney makeover, too. Construction has officially begun for a certain Disneyland Hotel project, and you can learn more here! Disney recently announced that a new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tower will be built next to the Disneyland Hotel. This tower will be 12-stories high with 350 time share villas, and amenities will include a new pool, an interactive play area, a community hall, an outdoor bar, and lots more. Hi, Tink! We spotted the beginning of construction on the tower back in January, and as of today, it looks like construction is progressing even more! Construction View in January 2022 Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland Resort, posted on Instagram that “vertical construction has begun” for the proposed DVC tower, and he stopped by to take a look at the work in progress. We don’t yet know an official opening timeline for the new tower but we’re excited to see how it turns out! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news! Save BIG on your next Disneyland Hotel stay with NEW discounts! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you visited Disneyland recently? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Vertical Construction Has Begun on the Disneyland Hotel DVC Tower first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a TON of underrated spots to eat in Disney Springs at Disney World! Jaleo at Disney Springs From Jaleo to Wine Bar George to Raglan Road, there are some seriously delicious places to grab some food. One spot to check out is Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (No, not the old quick service spot). And today, we tried a BRAND NEW sandwich at the restaurant! This is the brand new Nashville Chicken Sandwich from Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill! It’s has hot sauce, pickles, pickled red onions, blue cheese, and baby gem lettuce all on a brioche bun for $18. That’s a big sandwich! This was a fantastic sandwich! It had really great flavor and the chicken was super tender. So much so that it almost melted into the sandwich a bit. Ready to dig in? The lettuce also had a nice crunch and the pickled veggies added another layer of flavor. It wasn’t very spicy like Nashville Hot Chicken is known for being, so don’t be scared if you can’t handle really spicy food! There is still a kick though. Add a little bit of spice to your chicken! The sandwich is also a bit messy which made it a little hard to eat, so make sure you have your napkin ready! Fried chicken for lunch, anyone? If you’re looking for a chicken sandwich that is more dressed up than a traditional one would be, this is a great option! It’s a really tasty chicken sandwich. But, if you’re not a fan of pickled veggies or blue cheese, this might not be for you! A look at the inside! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and reviews! Click here to see the NEW items over at Space 220 in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite place to eat in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Nashville HOT Chicken Sandwich Has Arrived in Disney World🔥 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Does anyone else feel like they’re trapped in a maze when they walk through the front part of EPCOT? Um…where’s the way out? There are SO many construction walls in this area, and they change pretty frequently too! That’s because EPCOT is going through a HUGE transformation right now, with new restaurants, rides, and attractions all in the works. Apparently Disney wants to know what guests think about all the changes happening at this park because we were recently sent a new survey that asked for our feedback on several different things in EPCOT. And some of the questions hinted at some big changes on the horizon! After we left EPCOT yesterday, we were sent a survey from Disney Parks that asked us for our opinion on several different changes happening in the park. ©Disney Disney will send out these surveys periodically — or even ask guests to fill them out while they’re inside the parks — in order to gauge guests’ feelings and reactions to the parks and see where change may be required. ©Disney The survey started by confirming that we had been in EPCOT recently… ©Disney …and it asked us for some information about our recent visit, including what time we arrived at the park and what time we left. ©Disney This kind of information shows Disney how long we spent in the park, which is important data for the parks to have. Understanding how guests like to spend their day in Disney World (whether they spend all day in one park or prefer to only stay for a few hours) can affect the changes Disney makes. ©Disney The next few questions were all about characters! Remember that some big changes are coming up soon for character meet-and-greets in Disney World. Mickey in his EARidescent outfit! An executive recently said that more traditional meet and greets are returning soon, which likely means we’ll be able to interact more closely with the characters. The first question about this asked us how we would feel about waiting in line to meet a character like Mickey Mouse. ©Disney The questions also mentioned cavalcades and shows. With some major entertainment changes happening in the parks (like the return of the Festival of Fantasy Parade and the updated Cinderella Castle show in Magic Kingdom), Disney seems to be investigating how those changes will impact guests’ desires to interact more personally with the characters. Festival of Fantasy Parade The next question is pretty telling: Disney asked us if we would have expected to be able to hug Mickey Mouse if we waited to meet him. This question seems to reiterate that more personal, interactive meet and greets could be coming back soon! ©Disney The character questions continued, with the next one asking about our current feelings towards character dining experiences. Remember that character dining is modified right now, and the characters don’t come right up to your table to interact with guests. It has recently changed so that in some restaurants you can get up and stand closer to the characters to take photos, but it’s not quite back to pre-pandemic “normal” yet. Mickey in Tusker House And Cinderella’s Royal Table recently underwent a BIG change when they moved Cindy to the entrance of the restaurant instead of having her walk around or greet guests from the balcony. The survey question asked about our interest in character dining and whether we perceived the modified version as a lower value than the normal version. ©Disney The last part of the survey asked us to comment on EPCOT attractions by giving them certain adjectives. The possible choices were iconic, personal favorite, immersive, boring, dated, or offensive. The last adjective was interesting to us because Disney has recently been working to correct potentially offensive attractions in their parks, with some of the most recent changes coming to Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom. It’s possible that Disney is working to correct more of these attractions now. ©Disney We were asked about several EPCOT attractions, including ones like Gran Fiesta Tour… ©Disney …the American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase… ©Disney …and Frozen Ever After, among several other attractions and rides. ©Disney Then, we were asked about our membership in certain Disney-associated groups, with some options including being a Disney+ subscriber, a DVC member, a Magic Key holder, or a Costco member. ©Disney The final question was very broad. It asked us, “What is your general attitude towards change at EPCOT?” This is a BIG question that we have a lot of thoughts about, but it was boiled down to a simple multiple-choice answer for this survey. Your answer can range from “I generally don’t like change” to “Change is good with few exceptions.” ©Disney And that was it! It looks like Disney is working to better understand guest reactions to the changes happening in the parks. We can’t wait to see what happens next with EPCOT’s huge transformation. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news! Click here to learn about some BIG changes that just came to Space 220 in EPCOT! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about all the changes happening in EPCOT right now? Let us know in the comments. The post A NEW Guest Survey Could Mean Big Changes Are Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Want to SKIP the LONG standby line at a popular Disney ride? Well, there are a few ways you could do that. WEB SLINGERS You could rope drop the park to try and get on the ride with a shorter wait, or stick around until later at night to see if lines die down. You could also pay for one or both of Disney’s FastPass+ replacement services — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection — to skip the standby lines. But what if you could skip the line for FREE? There’s still a way to (potentially) skip some of the standby lines at popular attractions without having to pay extra — the single rider line! Though often forgotten about, the single rider lane can sometimes be a good way to get on a ride with a shorter wait than the regular standby line (as long as you’re willing to split up your party). Single rider lanes are available at a number of different Disney park rides, and now this type of lane has been added to another popular attraction! Single rider entrance A single rider line is now available for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure Park. We stopped by today to check it out. You’ll find the standby line between the Lightning Lane and the Standby Lane. Note that WEB SLINGERS is available through Individual Attraction Selection (pay-per-ride), meaning that if you want to use the Lightning Lane to skip the standby line, you’ll need to pay for that individually (it is not part of the standard Genie+ service in Disneyland). Using the standby line or the single rider line, however, is free (a.k.a. included in the price of your park ticket). Single Rider Time! When we entered the single rider line, the standby queue was at a 65 minute wait. The Cast Member we spoke to initially said that they let in about 10 single riders every 5 minutes. Keep in mind that this was just an estimate based on the Cast Member we spoke to. Let’s See How Long This Takes Our total wait time (including the ride time) was just at around 17 minutes! That’s pretty great compared to the 65 minutes listed for the standby wait. Single Rider Time In terms of the single rider line itself, we went through the same pre-show experience the standby line goes through, but we were placed in a separate “line” next to some barriers. The Single Rider Experience After the pre-show, we went through a separate corridor and then ultimately met up with the standby line. We were then placed into our cars, and off we went to save the day! Quick and Easy! It was a pretty quick and relatively easy way to get on the ride without having to pay for the Lightning Lane or wait in the longer standby line! Win, win! There’s so much to see and do right now! Just keep in mind that by going through the single rider line, you’re agreeing to split up your party. That means your group likely will not sit together during the ride. And note that while using the single rider line can sometimes help you wait less, we did wait 50 minutes in a single rider line once in Disney World — so it’s not necessarily a guarantee of a super short wait. But sometimes using the singer rider line can save you some waiting time and help you get on that ride a little quicker, so it’s something to consider! Would you use the single rider line on this attraction? Tell us in the comments. Avengers Campus We’ll continue to look for more updates and share those with you! Click here to see how you can save BIG on your next Disneyland Hotel stay with some new discounts! 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 Would you use the single rider line on this Spider-Man ride? Tell us in the comments. The post Single Rider Line Now Available for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re coming up on the next runDisney weekend in Disney World! runDisney banners in Disney World The runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend starts on Thursday, March 31st! A little while ago, the Disney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend took over the Disney Parks, and registration is currently open for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. But, if you’re running in any of the Springtime Surprise Races, you’re gonna want to keep reading, because we just got a first look at what the merch is going to look like! These items are going to be available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex starting on March 31st. So let’s get into some of the merchandise that’s going to be available! ©runDisney There are Annual Passholder exclusive items, as well as items available for everyone! Here’s the water bottle, Passholder Tumbler, and an ornament of a running shoe. ©runDisney These blue runDisney shorts will also be available. If you look closely, you can see a picture of Mickey running on the leg! ©Disney Here’s one of the finisher shirts for the Springtime Surprise Weekend! ©Disney And of course, it wouldn’t be a runDisney race without a new Spirit Jersey! This one has the Springtime Surprise Weekend logo on the back, and Mickey running on the front! ©Disney That’s the first look at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Merchandise! If you want to get it, you can visit the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Thursday, March 31st from 10AM until 6PM, Friday, April 1st from 12PM until 7PM, and Saturday April 2nd from 11AM until 3PM. ESPN Wide World of Sports We’ll keep you updated on all things runDisney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Registration Dates for all of the 2023 runDisney Events! 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 running in the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t get enough of Disney’s Encanto! ©Disney Disney’s latest animated feature is a hit, and we’ve been seeing Encanto goodies pop up all over the parks in all shapes and sizes, from Easter Eggs to treats! And with an Encanto Sing-a-long recently hitting Disney+, it’s been even harder to get the movie’s catchy tunes out of our heads. If you consider yourself a huge Encanto fan, then you’re gonna want to keep reading, this Sweepstakes is for you! D23 is holding a Fantastical Encanto Sweepstakes, where you can win a whole collection of Encanto themed gifts! From socks, to makeup, to Funko Pops! this gift bundle has it all, and all you have to do is be a D23 Member to enter! Yes, that includes the FREE general membership! Isabella! The bundle includes, the Almar Cosmetics Encanto Collection, Rock’Em Bruno Socks, an Encanto Mirabel Canvas Tote Bag by Jhonny Nuñez, the Art of Encanto Book, a Bruno Funko Pop!, and a BoxLunch Encanto Casa de Los Madrigal T-Shirt! ©D23 If you’re already a D23 Member, all you have to do is click here to enter! If you’re not a member yet, you can still sign up and enter. If you’re an Encanto fan, then make sure you enter this Sweepstakes for a chance to win these prizes! Vibranto and Verde Encanto Garden We’re so excited that Encanto is getting so much love, and we can’t wait to see what else Disney will put out for this movie! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to check out the ‘Encanto’ Inspired Garden in EPCOT! 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 enter the Fantastical Encanto Sweepstakes? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Win a FREE 'Encanto' Merchandise Pack! Find Out HOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wanted to live in a home straight out of a fairytale? Well, now is your chance — and, it will only cost you a little under $1.4 million! ©Realtor.com Yeah, it’s a bit of a hefty price tag, but what else is to be expected from a Hollywood Hills house that is rumored to have inspired Snow White’s cottage from the original Disney film? We’ve seen some pretty cool Disney-inspired homes before, from Star Wars to Alice in Wonderland, but this one feels a little more like it was pulled right out of a Brothers Grimm tale. Let’s go on a virtual tour! The house is located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California and was built in 1938. The 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house is just a little over 1,000 square feet and is 3 stories tall. According to Realtor.com, the design matches the style of Roland E. Hill, who was the architect of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland! ©Realtor.com The house is between two garden areas, which includes a little fenced in yard with a pond, waterfall, wooden bridge, and stone stage (that has the outdoor electrical capacity ready for a hot tub!). ©Realtor.com The outside even has a little bridge to the front door — let’s go inside! ©Realtor.com Just LOOK at those ceilings and that fireplace! ©Realtor.com There’s a window seat in the living area as well. We seriously can’t get over all the wood detailing in here — it for sure feelings like you’re in an enchanted forest! ©Realtor.com There’s even a bookshelf perfect to store all of those fairytale stories you could read in this cozy cottage! ©Realtor.com The designer kitchen cabinets are definitely giving us Snow White vibes! ©Realtor.com There are also some spiral stone stairs in here. ©Realtor.com And, just look at this quaint bedroom! The balcony off of the room is also hand-carved. ©Realtor.com Also, at the top of the house, you can find a nice office space! ©Realtor.com Well, are you sold?! If you really are interested in the home, you can take a closer look at the details over at Realtor.com! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, info, and updates. Click here to check out this HUGE Star Wars house that’s on the market! Check out our video on the WORST Disney World tips below: Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Could you live in this house? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We’re Taking You on a Virtual Tour of this Disney Princess Cottage! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We didn’t realize just how much we loved donuts until Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew opened at Disney Springs a few years ago. Everglazed Since then, we’ve been eating SO many donuts, and that includes a Donut Grilled Cheese (don’t knock it until you try it), some fabulous over-the-top donuts, and some delicious cold brew coffees! Now, Everglazed is celebrating a milestone with a special donut and cold brew treat. Everglazed just reached 30,000 followers on Instagram! So to celebrate, guests can get a new Topper (a donut and beverage combo)! This includes the Icon Donut, which is covered in turquoise vanilla icing and topped with orange sprinkles — it matches the giant donut on top of the building! Everglazed is pairing it with the turquoise Cotton Candy Lemonade that sounds almost too sweet to be true! There’s a catch, though, if you want to grab this topper — it’s only available THIS WEEKEND. So be sure to head to Disney Springs to congratulate Everglazed for its huge social media milestone and grab the Icon Donut and Cotton Candy Lemonade to celebrate! We’ll let you know about any other special snacks coming to Disney World (and we’ll have a TON of Easter goodies to share with you soon!), so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s Why You Should Try a Chicken Cupcake in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be headed to Disney Springs this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! This DONUT and Drink Combo Won't Be Around for Long in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ 13th annual International Orchid & Garden Festival is taking place April 2 and 3 in Fort Lauderdale. 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. There are some Disney characters we rarely see on merchandise, but sometimes Disney surprises us. Jessica Rabbit figure Recently, we saw some rare Disney horses get their own Dooney & Bourke collection, we’ve recently seen Robin Hood get some merchandise attention, and we even saw a Pete’s Dragon ornament last Christmas! One character we rarely see ANYTHING for, though, just got her very own dress. So who is this character? It’s Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Lately, Jessica has been getting a little extra attention all thanks to her new role as a detective in Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin in Disneyland. Well, now she’s getting even MORE attention, because Disney just dropped a Jessica Rabbit Dress, based on the iconic red dress that she wears in the movie! ©Disney This figure-hugging dress, which would also be perfect for Dapper Day, is made with a stretch knit velvet with sparkling metallic thread. It’s got some pleats on the chest and shoulder straps to get you that extra Va Va Va Voom that Jessica always brings. There’s a slit at the hem, as well as zipper in the back with an enamel cloisonné Jessica zip pull. ©Disney The dress is also fully lined with a fun Jessica Rabbit pattern! ©Disney If you’re a big fan of Jessica Rabbit’s style, here’s your chance to grab it for yourself! ©Disney If you want to be the talk of Toontown, grab this dress now at shopDisney for $128. Click Here To Buy The Jessica Rabbit Dress We’ll keep an eye out for more rare characters on Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this dress? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped a JESSICA RABBIT DRESS Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World does a pretty good job celebrating big occasions like Halloween, the holiday season, and more. But, did you know they also have festivities for some of the more under the radar holidays? Happy belated Life Day! We’ve seen celebrations for National Pi Day, National Irish Coffee Day, and even Life Day! Another fun holiday Disney World celebrates is Earth Day, and it’s coming up soon, so let’s check out all of the festivities! Disney’s Animal Kingdom is actually celebrating Earth Day for an entire WEEK! From April 18th-24th, you can honor the planet at the park in a variety of ways. Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom At the Conservation Station (over at Rafiki’s Planet Watch), you can learn how to draw Disney character step by step using real animals for inspiration during the Animation Experience. Each animal represents stories of conservation work Disney is doing around the world. The Animation Experience There will also be a limited-time Wilderness Explorer activity that rewards you with an Earth Day Nature badge! Wilderness Explorers Over at Discovery Island, you can spot a special Disney Character Cruise on the Discovery River! And throughout the park, you will be able to find Disney PhotoPass shots that frame you with Wall-E and Eve from Pixar’s Wall-E. ©Disney Last but not least, you can pick up a limited-edition Earth Day 2022 trading pin to commemorate the celebration! You can also find specialty merchandise and custom food and beverages at the park during the whole week. ©Disney So, join in with Disney and Animal Kingdom to learn how you can do your part to create a happier and healthier planet! We’ll be checking out these offerings once April 18th rolls around, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates. Click here to see how to celebrate Earth Day with Disney+! 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 in Animal Kingdom for Earth Day? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL of the Special Celebrations Coming for 🌍 EARTH DAY 🌍 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The countdown continues with just one week until the final race weekend of the 2021-22 season, taking place during the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! 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. If you’re an adult, you generally can’t dress up in costume at Disney World, but there is a loophole. Sort of. Want to “dress up” in Disney World? You might have heard of DisneyBounding, invented by Leslie Kay as a way to “dress up” as Disney characters by using colors and accessories. We found some fun ways to incorporate some elements of DisneyBounding and dressing up as your favorite Disney attractions, so take a look! We visited Fun.com to check out all the available Disney items, and we found quite a few worth wearing to the parks! Check out the list here. Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid Interested in dressing up like the Journey of the Little Mermaid in Magic Kingdom? Get this Flounder Peruvian Warm Knit Hat for $14.99! This had would be a great addition to an Ariel DisneyBound, and it would be especially nice during the Florida winter. ©Fun.com Flounder is knitted-in with embroidered features, and the hat is made with a 100% acrylic knitted outer shell and a 100% polyester fleece lining. Shop for the Flounder Hat here! And if you want to take your outfit a bit of a step beyond DisneyBounding, get the Little Mermaid Cakeworthy Bubble Dress for Women for $49.99! (Fun fact: Leslie Kay is the co-owner of Cakeworthy!) ©Fun.com This dress features a collared neckline, a button-up bodice, an empire waist, and an allover print of Ariel, Flounder, and bubble hearts. Get the Little Mermaid Cakeworthy Bubble Dress for Women here! Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Is your favorite ride in Disney World inspired by a certain bear who loves honey? Get the Loungefly Disney Pooh Gang Balloons All Over Print T-Shirt for Adults for $35 to show everyone your love for the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh! ©Fun.com This t-shirt features an allover print of Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore — as balloons! Find the Loungefly Disney Pooh Gang Balloons All Over Print T-Shirt here! Finish out your outfit with the Disney Winnie the Pooh Patchwork Mini Backpack for $100! This bag is designed by Danielle Nicole, and it has gold hardware, a zip closure, and two adjustable backpack straps. ©Fun.com The inside of the backpack has 3 interior pockets, 2 outside pockets on the sides, and 1 front pocket! Click here to order the Disney Winnie the Pooh Patchwork Mini Backpack! Haunted Mansion Inspired by the iconic Haunted Mansion wallpaper? Get the Cakeworthy Wallpaper Button Up Haunted Mansion Dress for $44.99! ©Fun.com It has a button-down front, an empire waist, and the Haunted Mansion wallpaper print for an overall creepy look. Here’s where you can find the Cakeworthy Wallpaper Button Up Haunted Mansion Dress! Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Whether you want to dress up as the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor in Magic Kingdom or Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! in Disney California Adventure, the Disney Monsters, Inc Laugh Tank Cylinder Crossbody Bag is the perfect Monsters, Inc. accessory for $90. ©Fun.com This bag is designed to look like a laugh tank from Monsters, Inc., and it comes with a top handle and an adjustable crossbody strap. Find the Disney Monsters, Inc Laugh Tank Cylinder Crossbody Bag here! The Cakeworthy Monsters, Inc Sweatshirt Dress would make a cute pair with the laugh tank bag! Get it for $49.99. ©Fun.com This sweatshirt dress comes with a print featuring Mike, Sulley, Celia, Randall, and Boo, as well as colorful doors, and right now you can also get it for 20% off! The Cakeworthy Monsters, Inc Sweatshirt Dress is right here! Buzz Lightyear And if Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is your favorite ride, get the Disney Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Jetpack Backpack for $64.99! ©Fun.com This roomy backpack would make a great Disney Parks bag, and it can be converted from a two-strap backpack to a single-strap crossbody bag. Find the Disney Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Jetpack Backpack here! And that’s the list! Explore Fun.com to see if you can find any other Disney outfits perfect for your next trip, and keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping news! Disney World’s new merchandise collection was inspired by carbs! 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 attraction? Tell us in the comments! The post Think You Can’t DisneyBound Your Favorite Attraction? Think Again. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We spend a lot of time in the Disney parks… . I mean, a LOT of time so we can be the first to know about the latest updates and changes. And then, we can share those updates with YOU! Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom We recently spent some time in Animal Kingdom and are here to bring you all the latest news from Disney’s wildest park! First thing’s first: crowd update! Spring breakers are still flocking to Disney World, so we were happy to see that the morning in Animal Kingdom wasn’t too hectic, but by noon, the crowds had arrived and things were starting to look busier. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Caravan Road Here at DFB, we love all things food, so we’ll start with food updates! Caravan Road, found in Asia, is rarely open, but when it is, it serves up some of the best snacks to beat that Disney World heat. Caravan Road Operates Under Limited Hours We talked to Cast Member who told us that its hours and whether or not it’s open is dependent on the weather and crowd levels, which is why it does not have a set schedule. So for now, we’ll just have to hope it’s open when we visit and that more regular hours are coming! Animal Kingdom Construction Update We are noticing that a lot of the plexiglass in the stores has been taken down around the park. No more plexiglass! We’ll keep our eye out to see if we notice this happening anywhere else around Disney World! You can read more about the removal of plexiglass at dining locations here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Do you remember that Baby Yoda hat with the moving ears we spotted last year? Well, we are happy report that they are back in stock at Riverside Depot! Baby Yoda hat with moving ears We also spotted a pack of Tomorrowland-themed PopSockets. PopSocket selection at Riverside Depot Finally, we noticed two of the new Limited Edition pins, as well. We’ve also seen them in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, as well. Limited Edition pins at Riverside Depot The first is an Easter pin with Cinderella Castle nestled in an Easter basket… Easter pin …and the second is this Star Wars pin! Star Wars pin Both pins are available for $19.99. And that’s everything new at Animal Kingdom! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from the parks! Click here for the Top 3 Animal Kingdom table service restaurants, according to Yelp! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When’s your next trip to Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Animal Kingdom: Small COVID-19 Changes and a Baby Yoda Merch Restock first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that you can eat in SPACE in Disney World? (And no, we’re not talking about the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel). We’re referring to Space 220 in EPCOT, which is located in the World Discovery section of this park! At this restaurant, you’ll board an elevator and head “220 miles above the Earth” to eat your meal in space. Space 220 We’ve already eaten just about everything on the menu here for lunch, dinner, and the lounge, but now Disney has added some brand NEW items! Are the latest eats enough to tempt you to make a reservation? Spoiler alert: there’s one dish in particular that we think will be a BIG hit with many guests. Check out our full review of the new items here! Like we said, Space 220 is located in EPCOT, and it’s a space-themed restaurant (in case you didn’t get that from the name ). The concept is that you’re eating at the Centauri Space Station, which is orbiting the planet 220 miles above Earth. Some of our favorite things here in the past have been the Blue Moon Cauliflower appetizer, the Filet Mignon dinner entrée, and the Seared Tuna lunch entrée. But let’s head in to see the NEW options and see if these can de-throne our existing top choices. Atmosphere Normally you do need a reservation to have lunch or dinner at Space 220. You can also make a reservation to eat at the Lounge (where you can still order a full prix fixe meal), but sometimes you’re able to join the walk-up waitlist and eat at the Lounge without a reservation. That’s what we did today. Space 220 We headed to Space 220 before it opened at 11:30AM in EPCOT. We waited in line outside and were fortunate enough to get on the list and be seated right when the restaurant opened. We got in! Once you’re inside, you’ll stop by the host desk and be given a ticket to board the elevator, which will take you into space! Let’s go! The elevator has views of Earth as you ascend up to the dining room. Space 220 elevator Once you get there, you’ll find large windows looking out on Earth. Be sure to watch for exciting things happening outside these windows — sometimes you can see astronauts floating by or even having a lightsaber battle! OMG! The dining room has standard tables and chairs, as well as some booths. The floor has various levels so that everyone in the room can get a view of the “windows,” but if you’re looking for the best view, ask to be seated right next to a window. Dining room Walkups are usually seated at the bar, which is where we ate our meal today. The bar Even at the bar, you can order a full meal. Eats Menu All the meals at Space 220 are prix fixe, unless you opt for only lounge bites instead. That means you’ll pay one set price for the meal, which includes an appetizer, entrée, and drink (excluding alcohol and specialty drinks — those cost extra). Lunch costs $55 per adult and $29 per child. Adults can choose from the appetizers… ©Disney …and entrées to build their meal. ©Disney And kids get to choose an entrée… ©Disney …dessert… ©Disney …and drink for their meal. ©Disney If you’re at the lounge, you can also order some small plates off the “Flight Bites” menu, which is where you’ll find one of the new dishes! ©Disney There are also some options for alcoholic drinks if you’re in the mood for a cocktail. There are a couple of new options on this menu, and we’ll be giving both a try today. ©Disney And there are some wines, brews, and mocktails available as well. Mocktails ©Disney We’re ready to dig in! Drinks We started off with a couple of the new drinks, including the Orion Old Fashioned for $17 and the Stratosphere Strawberry Lemonade for $16. The Orion cocktail is made with Buffalo Trace, Grand Marnier, and Chocolate Bitters, and it’s not just your typical Old Fashioned. It’s not muddled with a cherry or orange flavor, and we loved the chocolate bitters in this drink. Orion The bitters weren’t an overpowering flavor, but you could definitely taste them. They added more depth of flavor to the cocktail, and we thought it was delicious. Super tasty! The Stratosphere is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cointreau, Thyme Simple Syrup, Strawberry, and Fresh Lemon Juice. This drink is VERY fresh! The fruit flavor doesn’t taste artificial, and it’s not overly sweet either. Stratosphere Strawberry Lemonade The sugared rim adds some sweetness, but overall it’s just very refreshing. We could taste the vodka, but it’s not super strong, so if you like more mild drinks, this is a good option. Plus isn’t it just so pretty? This is definitely an Instagram-able cocktail. Overall we really enjoyed these new drinks, and we’d definitely get them again (especially that Old Fashioned!). Not too sweet! There were also some new dessert cocktails, including the Lunar Eclipse for $14. This is House-Made Whipped Cream infused with Maker’s Mark Bourbon, finished table-side with a Double Shot of Espresso. The fun thing about this drink is that they’ll pour it at your table, so you get to see it being made! Our server brought the whipped cream first… Started with the whipped cream …and then finished the drink with the double shot of espresso. You get to see it being made! This drink tasted mostly like espresso at first, but we could detect a hint of bourbon as well. As the whipped cream melts into the drink, that bourbon flavor gets more and more prominent, since it’s infused in the cream. Very good! We really enjoyed this cocktail! It’s a little bit unusual, which makes it a fun option at a space-themed restaurant. If you enjoy espresso and bourbon separately, we think you like them even more together in this drink. Lunar Eclipse The other new dessert cocktails include an Espresso Martini for $16 and the Launch Pad 39 for $17. The Espresso Martini is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tuaca, Chilled Espresso, House Made Whipped Cream Float, and Dark Chocolate Shavings. The Launch Pad is made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, House Made Caramel Sauce, Espresso, Steamed Milk, and Baking Spices, topped with Whipped Cream Food We began our meal with the new option on the Lounge menu, the Shrimp Cocktail. This is U 10 Shrimp served with a Classic Horseradish Cocktail Sauce for $24. So it’s a pretty standard shrimp cocktail! Shrimp Cocktail Anyone who enjoys shrimp cocktail will love this one. There are four HUGE shrimp (we mean that — these shrimp are massive, y’all) and a decent helping of sauce Very big shrimp! The shrimp were served ice-cold, and they tasted very fresh. There’s a lemon wedge on the side, but we didn’t even need to use it because the flavors were already so fresh. Yum! The flavors from the sauce were just like a normal cocktail sauce, and it went very well with the shrimp. We also tried a shrimp dipped in the Roasted Pepper Citrus Aïoli (which is served on the side of the Starry Calamari appetizer), and it was super tasty as well! Overall, this is a great option for anyone who loves a shrimp cocktail, but it’s not the most exciting or unique dish on the menu here. The sauce was good, too. We also tried out the Space Greens appetizer, which saw a few changes recently. Previously, this salad had dried cranberries, roasted pears, spiced pecans, and an apple cider dressing. Now, it still has the Spiced Pecans and Apple Cider Dressing, but it is made with Compressed Watermelon instead of pears and cranberries. The Bibb Lettuce stayed the same as well. Space Greens We loved this salad! It’s super fun that you can see similar lettuce being grown in the restaurant (near the entrance) and then sit down and have it on your plate as well. Space lettuce And the sweetness from the watermelon works very well with the fresh Apple Cider vinaigrette. The pecans added some great texture and a slightly earthy flavor, and the whole thing tasted fresh and bright. If you’re planning on getting a heavier entrée, we think this salad is a great idea to start off with a light bite. A closer look The only thing we didn’t like about the salad is that you have to cut up the lettuce to eat it (because it’s served as a few large pieces rather than lots of smaller pieces). That can make it a little bit awkward to eat, but it didn’t affect the taste. Time to dig in! For our entrées, we tried all the new options, including the Steak Frites, Spaceghetti & Shrimp, Steak Salad, and Quinoa Burger. The Steak Frites are cooked in a Coffee Space Rub Flat Iron and served with Chimichurri sauce on top. Fries and Broccolini are served on the side. Steak Frites All we can say about this dish is WOW. Seriously this is one of the best things we’ve had here! This is what we were talking about earlier when we said that one dish is really going to stand out to most guests. If you’re a fan of steak, this should definitely be high on your list of things to try in Disney World. YUM We ordered ours medium-rare, and it was cooked perfectly to that order. It was deliciously tender and not over-seasoned while still packing plenty of flavor. The chimichurri sauce was very fresh and delicious. It didn’t overpower the steak, since there was just a little bit drizzled over the top. So even if you don’t enjoy the flavor of that sauce, it’s not difficult to remove. So. Good. The broccolini on the side was very yummy as well! It had a little bit of a crunch to it, and we could tell it had been sautéed in butter (which never hurts!). Yummy veggies as well And we were also given a very generous helping of french fries on the side! These were pretty thin fries, and we thought they were nicely salted as well. Nothing super special, but still delicious fries. They came with a side of ketchup. Plenty of fries The Spaceghetti & Shrimp (fantastic name, by the way) is another new entrée here. It’s made with Sauteed Shrimp, Spaghetti, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic Beurre Blanc. Spaceghetti and Shrimp We thought this was very good! The pasta is light and super buttery, but it didn’t have a ton of flavor on its own besides butter. So when you take a bite of the pasta with a little piece of shrimp and tomato, the flavors from the meat and veggies really shine through. Also a tasty dish The garlic was not overpowering in this dish, but we could still taste hints of it in the shrimp especially. If you’re not a fan of garlic, there really wasn’t enough to make this a no-go for you. Shrimp Although we enjoyed the pasta, we have to say that we’ll definitely get the Steak Frites over it when we return. They’re the same price (since it’s a prix fixe meal), and that steak was just amazing! But if you love pasta or for those who eat a pescatarian diet, this is a very solid option as well. Ready to eat? The next new entrée is the Steak Salad, which has Marinated Filet Tips, Iceberg Wedges, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Chives, a Blue Cheese Crumble, and a drizzle of Horseradish Dressing. This is basically a wedge salad that’s been topped with filet pieces. Steak Salad The steak was cooked very well (ours was about medium-well), and it was also nicely seasoned with a little bit of garlic and oregano. The Horseradish Dressing was very good, and it added a bit of spiciness to the dish. The blue cheese mellowed that flavor out a little, and we thought that the flavors were all balanced together nicely. The blue cheese flavor was pretty strong, so you may want to skip this dish if you don’t like that kind of cheese. Very good as well! The lettuce and veggies were very crisp and fresh, and we enjoyed it overall! We could’ve used a little more steak on top to make it a bit more filling (and to get the most of that $55 price tag). For the price, we probably will go with a different entrée next time, but we still really enjoyed this salad. Steak Salad And our final entrée was the Quinoa Burger, which is the new vegan option on the menu! This burger has a Quinoa-Vegetable Patty, Baby Arugula, Tomato, and Yellow Beet Citrus Mayonnaise. It also comes with a side of potato wedge fries. Quinoa Burger This burger surprised us by being super flavorful and moist! Some other quinoa burgers we’ve had have been a little dry, but this one definitely wasn’t. Don’t expect the “impossible meat” flavor here — this burger has a strong vegetable flavor that features black beans and is supported by quinoa. We actually really like that, because we don’t always love the fake meat taste. Strong vegetable taste There are also a lot of citrus notes in the burger from the mayonnaise sauce, and that brightens the flavor of the whole dish. The bun was a little bit dry by itself, but overall the whole thing was very tasty. If you’re looking for a plant-based option, we think this is a great choice! A look inside The fries are nicely seasoned with a little bit of salt and pepper, and there’s a side of ketchup as well. Wedge fries Although extra sides aren’t included in the cost of the prix fixe meal, we had to try one of the new sides on the menu, the Roasted Carrots. These are available for $10 if you want to add them to your meal. And honestly, these carrots were one of our favorite things that we ate here! We were skeptical about paying $10 for carrots, but y’all. These were WORTH IT. They’re roasted in plenty of butter, and they’re tri-colored carrots rather than just normal ones. Roasted Carrots There was a little bit of a crunch on top (which might have been some quinoa) and they’re seasoned with garlic and parsley. The carrots were very flavorful, and they had a good amount of sweetness to them. Even though we could taste the sweetness, the dominant flavor was still that garlic butter. SO GOOD. We can’t sing enough praises about these carrots (which isn’t a sentence we ever thought we’d say). If you’re eating at Space 220 and enjoy carrots or just veggies in general, we think these could be a must-try! Lots of goodies here We might be stuffed from all of those new entrées, but we can’t forget about dessert! There are a couple of new dessert items here, including the Coconut Panna Cotta for $14 and Short Cake for $14. The Coconut Panna Cotta is made with Coconut Cream, Citrus Lychee, Raspberries, and Coconut Meringue. It’s also gluten-friendly. Coconut Panna Cotta We loved this dessert! Each of the elements is very tasty on its own, and together they’re taken to a whole other level. So yummy! Obviously, you need to enjoy coconut flavors in order to like this dessert. It’s very refreshing and light, and we think it’s a great dessert for springtime. Of the new desserts, this one was probably our favorite because of the variety of flavors. Creamy and fresh The Short Cake is a Matcha Air Cake with a Mascarpone Mousse and Strawberries. Short Cake This dessert was very tasty, and we especially loved the flavor combination of strawberry with matcha. On its own, the strawberry mousse wasn’t really anything special, but combined with the matcha flavor, it was a lot more interesting. Matcha cake In general, we thought it was a really fun take on a classic strawberry shortcake. Tasty and fun! And this dessert is definitely one of the prettiest available. The little sugar decal on top is kind of giving us Soul vibes. Can you see it? Overall In general, we thought the new eats at Space 220 were a hit! A manager came by and told us that they’d updated the menu in order to reflect the change in seasons, and we think the chefs hit the nail right on the head. The flavors are mostly light and fresh (especially in those new desserts), and there are a lot of spring- and summer-type flavors. Space 220 We definitely miss the Sticky Toffee Pudding that used to be on the dessert menu here, but it makes sense that the lighter desserts would replace that heavier option now that winter is over. We still miss Sticky Toffee Pudding. The new Steak Frites and Roasted Carrots were definitely highlights for us, and we won’t say no to that Coconut Panna Cotta either! The service was excellent when we were here, and our bartender was super nice and friendly. Great service here! We do want to note that $55 for lunch is still a pretty hefty price tag when there are so many great options in EPCOT. If you want the experience of dining in “space” and think that some of these dishes look amazing, it could be well worth it! But be sure to check out some other dining options in EPCOT as well before your trip to make sure that this is where you want to spend your money. Check out our video below to see some of our favorite spots in this park. Dining room And keep following DFB for more tips and reviews as you plan your upcoming vacation! Click here to see our full review of dinner at Space 220. 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 the new items looks best to you? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: Space 220's NEW Menu Items in EPCOT Might Be the BEST Ones Yet first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pursuing a new career path is always possible with a little determination and a whole lot of guidance. Izzy Wang, a Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology and Digital cast member, did just that with the help of CODE: Rosie, a Disney program that offers women in non-technical roles an opportunity to learn technology with the ultimate […]View the full article

Price increases. They’re the name of the game nowadays it seems. From food costs to the price of park tickets — we’re seeing prices increase in a lot of places throughout the Most Magical Place on Earth. Kidani Village Lobby in Animal Kingdom Lodge Now, one more thing at Disney World just got a little bit pricier. According to a Disney Vacation Club Cast Member we spoke with via chat, the price per point at 3 different Disney Vacation Club Resorts in Disney World has INCREASED. The resorts impacted are: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Saratoga Springs Resort Here’s a look at the previous prices: Old Key West: $180 per point Saratoga Springs: $180 per point Animal Kingdom Lodge: $186 per point As of today, the price per point for all 3 resorts is $200. Note that these three resorts are currently “sold out” DVC properties. Old Key West If you are interested in obtaining more details, you can reach out to Disney and get pricing sheets for these resorts that show loan and dues payment examples. You can also visit the DVC website to learn more about becoming a Disney Vacation Club Member. There, you can put in some information about your vacation habits and see pricing for other resorts. ©Disney Of course, keep in mind that the price per point figure is subject to change again. Not sure how a DVC membership is priced? ©Disney Essentially the Disney website notes that the cost of membership is composed of a purchase price (the cost per point x the number of vacation points you select) + closing costs + annual dues. Click here to learn more about the Disney Vacation Club and how it works! We’ll continue to look for updates about Disney Vacation Club. Be sure to check back with us for the latest Disney news. Click here to see about the newest hotel rooms DVC members can book at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! 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 a Disney Vacation Club member? Tell us in the comments! The post Price Per Point INCREASES at 3 Disney Vacation Club Resorts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Across Disney Parks, we’re thrilled to share uplifting stories of women all around the world. Today, we’re excited to feature Chef Gloria Tae, who is proud to have recently been named the first female chef de cuisine of the famed Club 33, the most exclusive restaurant at Disneyland Resort. “It’s definitely not the first place […]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. There’s nothing quite like putting on your comfy clothes, gathering way too many snacks from the kitchen like a starving goblin, and snuggling up to watch a Disney movie! Magic Kingdom The weather may be warming up in Disney World and Disneyland Resort, but that won’t ever stop us from shopping for the coziest Disney duds we can find. So grab your wallet and get comfortable, because we’ve officially found the most adorable Disney blankets online — let’s check them out! If you’ve always dreamed of having your very own Magic Carpet from Aladdin, now you can thanks to Fun.com! Well, sort of, with the Aladdin Magic Carpet Throw. ©Disney It measures 48″ x 60″ and is a woven tapestry-style throw featuring the same Magic Carpet pattern from the movie! You can get it for $39.99 (but we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to fly on it). Click Here for the Aladdin Magic Carpet Throw Blanket Get ready to watch allllllll the Halloween movies you could ever imagine with the Nightmare Before Christmas Starry Night Oversized Silk Touch Sherpa Throw for $54.99. ©Disney This bad boy is a whopping 60″ x 80″ and includes a printed pattern of the iconic scene from the popular Tim Burton film. Click Here for the Nightmare Before Christmas Throw Blanket When it’s a blustery day outside, sometimes you just need to curl up with a blanket — and the Winnie the Pooh Tapestry Throw might just be perfect. ©Disney It’s $49.99 and features the Pooh Bear we know and love in a common pickle — he’s stuck in Rabbit’s front door! Click Here for the Winnie the Pooh Tapestry Throw Blanket Pixar fans, this one is for you! The Tapestry Throw with Disney Pixar Characters is currently on SALE for $39.99 (originally $49.99) and has plenty of familiar faces on it. ©Disney Cozy up with animated favorites like Remy, Mike and Sulley, and even Buzz Lightyear! Click Here for the Disney Pixar Tapestry Throw Blanket For the Frozen fan in your life, there’s the Frozen Snow Play Silk Throw Blanket, featuring Elsa, Olaf, and Bruni! ©Disney You can get it for $34.99. Click Here for the Frozen Snow Play Silk Throw Blanket And finally, every princess has to have her own blanket, right? The Disney Princess Trust Your Heart Super Soft Throw would be the most adorable accent to a princess-themed room, or even just chilling on your couch in the living room (we don’t judge). ©Disney It’s got Snow White, Belle, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Jasmine along with some other familiar faces from their respective films. It’s available now for $29.99. Click Here to Get the Disney Princess Super Soft Throw Blanket Stay cozy with these blankets while you’re reading DFB, and be sure to check back here for more Disney merch news and updates! Click Here for a Sneak Peek at the NEW Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction Series 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 one of these blankets do you want to snuggle up with? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Hitting "Add to Cart" on These Disney Blankets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Orlando Sentinel food writer Amy Drew Thompson and tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil discuss their favorite bite, the rotating menu, a dish that brings the heat and a couple standout desserts at the 2022 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. View the full article