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If you’re going to spend money on food in Disney, you want to spend it on the BEST of the BEST right?! Of course you do! So what is the BEST thing to eat in EPCOT right now? Well, our readers have some opinions! Get ready for some upsets! The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is going on right now and it is packed with all kinds of delicious food. We’ve shared our picks for the best of the fest, but now it’s time to let YOU decide on your favorites. We turned to all of you — our fantastic readers — via Instagram to get your picks on the very best the Festival has to offer, and now our Festival bracket is nearing its end. Did your favorites survive the last round? Let’s find out! The results are IN for Round 5 of the DFB Flower and Garden Festival bracket! For our first battle, we had the Toasted Pretzel Bread from the Bauernmarkt booth… Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese | 2021 …up against the Croissant au Fromage de Chevre Herbes from Fleur de Lys. And the winner is… Croissant au Fromage de Chevre Herbes et ail Rotie …the Toasted Pretzel Bread from the Bauernmarkt! Looks like you really can’t go wrong with pretzel bread, Black Forest Ham, and melted cheese! WOW! Are you surprised?! And for our second battle (the last battle for this round), we had the DOLE Whip with Mango Liqueur from Pineapple Promenade against… DOLE Whip with mango cream liqueur …the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites from Sunshine Griddle. And the winner of this battle is… Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon …the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites from Sunshine Griddle! YES. In a shocking turn of events, the DOLE Whip LOST! The DOLE Whip LOST! But, we can’t say that we’re too surprised. These little beauties actually WON our bracket last year. Will they reign supreme once again?! Can they truly go all the way two years in a row?! We’ve only got one bracket left before we get our final results. Be sure to go to our Instagram to place your vote for Round 6 (the final round) to make sure your voice is heard! Happy Flower & Garden, everyone! Check back with us tomorrow for those final results and, as always, stay tuned for the latest Disney news! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What treat do you think will win it all? Tell us in the comments! The post Did Your Favorites SURVIVE Round 5 the DFB EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Bracket? 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. Over the years, we have seen Minnie’s face, her signature bow, and her iconic dress polka dots placed on all sorts of souvenirs! And today we can add another Minnie-themed item to the list! A fashion icon! Love Minnie Mouse? Love Crocs? Then you’re not going to want to miss this! Back in July of last year (that seems like a century ago!) we spotted some brand new Minnie Mouse Crocs Sandals! Minnie Mouse Crocs We found them over at the Once Upon a Time Shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Complete with Minnie Mouse images all over the shoes, Minnie and Crocs charms, and more, we had a feeling these could be a big hit with all those Crocs fans out there! What Do You Think? Didn’t have time to make it out to the parks and get these in person? No worries! These fun Minnie Mouse Crocs Sandals are now available ONLINE! ©Disney As we mentioned above, they feature both the Crocs Jibbitz charm and a Minnie Jibbitz charm. They’ve also got that allover Minnie print, ventilation holes on the top straps, and they’re slip-resistant. Minnie Crocs If you love all things Minnie Mouse and Crocs and have been looking for a new sandal to wear in the parks, at home, or anywhere else, then this might be THE pair for you! Minnie Mouse Crocs These sandals are priced at $59.99 and can be purchased online at shopDisney. Click here to bring home these Minnie Mouse Crocs! Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates! Click here to see the New Disney Princess Denim Jackets we found (warning: they’re not cheap!) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be picking up these Crocs sandals? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found Your Next Pair of Disney Crocs. You’re Welcome. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no surprise the word “families” is synonymous with Walt Disney World Resort! Families of all sizes enter these magical gates each day, ready to celebrate in their own way. I mean, Walt Disney did create Disney theme parks so parents and children could have fun together! View the full article

It’s an exciting time for Disneyland Paris right now — do you know why?! ©Disney Because they’re celebrating their 30th anniversary! There are all kinds of things going on at the resort for the festivities, like new character costumes, a drone show, a new garden, and more. But, the surprises aren’t stopping, because Disney just announced a whole new transformation happening soon at Disneyland Paris! There is already an expansion happening at Disneyland Paris for its Walt Disney Studios Park, and the Disneyland Hotel royal transformation is in progress as well, but now, Disney Village will also be getting a whole new look! Disney Village is the retail, dining, and entertainment complex between the theme parks and Disney hotels. So, think of it like the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in California! ©Disney || Disneyland Paris Disney just announced that Disney Village will start a phased transformation by the end of this year. This reimagined Disney Village will “celebrate timeless, family-friendly environments that are uniquely Disney.” During the day, there will be “stylish boutiques and innovative restaurants” and at night, “thousands of lights will transform the area into a bustling wonderland.” So, we’ll be seeing some new dining, shopping, and entertainment offerings! ©Disney When the transformation is finished, Disney Village will have a new lakeside park and boardwalk, enhanced pedestrian walkways, brand-new facades, lush landscaping, and relaxing terraces and patios. New dining and retail options will bring “innovative concepts from some of the world’s most exciting brands for a completely enhanced experience complementing the theme parks.” ©Disney “We’re very excited to bring new iconic and timeless concepts to the district that will appeal to a new generation of guests, whether they visit from our nearby resort hotels or from the local area. We can’t wait for our guests to be surprised and delighted by what we have in store,” said Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris. Disney Village | ©Disney We also have a first look at some of the plans! The first step in the transformation is a new contemporary French brasserie replacing the current Café Mickey restaurant. The name of the new eatery is Rosalie, which will open in 2023. It will be a two-floor restaurant with 500 seats and celebrate renowned French “Art de Vivre” and classic cuisine in a modern yet elegant setting. This spot will have both table service and counter service available, with the counter service offering French bakery-inspired options like pastries, sandwiches, and salads. And, there will be expanded terraces looking over Lake Disney. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland Paris news and updates! Click here to learn about Disneyland Paris’ 30th anniversary celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: A BIG Transformation is Coming Soon to Disneyland Paris! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Of all the destinations in Disney World, Disney Springs is by far the best place for bargains! Disney Springs Aside from the simple fact that Disney Springs doesn’t require an admission ticket (or even charge for parking!), there are TONS of affordable things to buy here (by Disney standards at least), including LOTS of budget-friendly snacks! Unlike the parks, where something as simple as a macaron could put a dent in your wallet, Disney Springs’ restaurants sometimes offer more affordable deals! And a large part of that is because many shops and restaurants in Disney Springs aren’t Disney-owned, so they have some additional flexibility in their pricing structure which allows for pretty neat values! Basically, if you’re in the mood to go on a snack spree and NOT break the bank, this is the place to do it! Disney Springs So the next time you’re feeling hungry in Disney World, these are 10 of the best snacks under $10 in Disney Springs: Egg Rolls at Morimoto Asia Street Food Not to be confused with the main restaurant at Morimoto Asia, where a sushi dinner could cost a pretty penny, the more casual Street Food section is LOADED with deals! When you find the chic Morimoto Asia building, instead of going inside, walk along the walkway past the entrance toward Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. There, tucked inside a covered patio, is the Morimoto Asia Street Food window! Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs If you’re craving a quick bite, or couldn’t secure a reservation in the industrial-meets-elegant dining room, this spot offers a quick (and dare we say, cheap?) option to grab some of its menu options. Of all the affordable snacks here, though, we’d recommend the Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls . You’ve gotta try this! These crispy bites, filled with pork and cabbage, could give other Disney World egg rolls a run for their money! Especially since you get two for JUST $8! Try to Not Lick Your Screen When Watching These Disney Food Videos Cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse To the casual observer, you might initially scoff at a $6 price tag for a cookie. But cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse are anything but standard. The casual Disney guests might pass Gideon’s Bakehouse by when they hear about a virtual queue for a cookie and sometimes hours-long waits. Lining up for Gideon’s To make sure you get one of these coveted cookies, you may have to do some planning, you might have to rearrange your Disney Springs plans, and it couldn’t hurt to scroll through Gideon’s Instagram account to discover any secrets or surprises to make sure you’re in the know! But after you sink your teeth into one of these gems, you’ll thank yourself. There’s definitely a reason these cookies warrant long lines and such a following — they’re sooooo good! Just look at those chips! These whopping half-pound cookies are HEAPED with toppings and FILLED with flavor, from classic chocolate chip to more inventive seasonal offerings like key lime and orange. And when you consider that these things are basically the size of a double cheeseburger, suddenly $6 doesn’t seem so bad after all. Do You Know the Secret to Get Gideon’s Cookies WITHOUT the Wait? Donuts at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Donuts have been in vogue in Disney World for a bit, but nowhere will you find such fun and exciting flavors at such bargain prices as Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Donuts If you love donuts, this is your spot. If you don’t love donuts, Everglazed might convert you! Everglazed perfected the concept of the “over the top” donut with options covered in breakfast cereal, candy bars, cookies, and even bacon! Or if savory is more your vibe, grab The Grilled Cheeeeeese for just $7. Here, classic donuts like Fruity Pebbles, Vanilla Iced, and Purple Glazed Ube go for a scant $4.75, while the “Funky Bunch” flavors like Peanut Butter Explosion and Nutella Boston Cream are $5.75 a pop. Cloud 9 with Butterscotch Caramel Craze Donut Since these things are HEFTY enough to split with an entire family, that’s quite a steal! Budget-Friendly and Tasty Disney World Eats? They DO Exist. Dole Whip Nachos at Marketplace Snacks Folks tend to walk right by Marketplace Snacks. It’s located across from the Marketplace Co-Op, and usually, when folks get a whiff of the sugary air surrounding the nearby Ghiradelli Shop, they make a bee-line there and pass right by this humble snack stand. Marketplace Snacks Dole Whip and Nachos are two of our favorite snacks in general, so when you put them together in Disney World, you get one huge SUPER SNACK. Dole Whip Nachos Found at Marketplace Snacks, this behemoth of a snack consists of colorful waffle cone chips, vanilla and pineapple Dole Whip, pineapple chunks, mango Boba balls, whipped cream, strawberry drizzle, sprinkles, and a white chocolate piece. That’s a LOT, and somehow it only costs $8.99 for this sugary feast?! DFB Video: 20 Lies About Disney Snacks Poutine at Daily Poutine For some quintessential comfort food in Disney Springs, it’s hard to beat a mountain of fries slathered in gravy. And The Daily Poutine knows what’s up offering up seasonal varieties on this cheesy, meaty, melty delicacy. This little gem is around the corner from the Lego Store and next to World of Disney, across from Amorette’s Patisserie. Daily Poutine Each of the menu items at this Canadian-inspired kiosk clocks in at $9.49-9.99, which feels like a bargain considering the sheer amount of food you get here. And options change out seasonally, so every time you visit, you can find a new variation on this French fry dish. The Daily Poutine Our go-to is the classic Loaded Frites, made with French Fries, Queso Blanco, Iceberg Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Bacon, and Garlic-Ranch Dressing for $9.49. Grab the classic poutine or try a creative seasonal dish — for under $10, this is a great snack to share or a whole meal! Want to Take “The” Photo in Disney World? Pose With These 8 Snacks Slice at Pizza Ponte Speaking of HUGE portions of food, it’s entirely possible to get a giant wedge of pizza the size of your head for just a few bucks! That’s right, we’re looking at you, Pizza Ponte. Have you been here? Most likely, you haven’t because you have to be on a Pizza Ponte Mission to spot this location, it’s tucked in next to Maria and Enzo’s and often overlooked. Pizza Ponte This casual Counter Service spot is a staple for quick on-the-go eats on the cheap. There is some indoor seating and a few tables on the patio, but you’re not really here for the ambiance, you’re here for a solid slice of New York-style pizza. You know, the kind that’s thin enough you can fold into a makeshift pizza taco to shove in your face and needs a thousand napkins. Yeah, you know what we’re talkin’ about. Lots of good food The Big Roman, for instance, is a massive slice with tomato sauce and mozzarella for just $6.95, while the slightly pricier Parma Cotto, strewn with Parma ham, mozzarella, and ricotta, is a mere $8.25 for a meal that’ll fill you up for a week! If You Like Blaze Pizza, You Might Also Like Pizza Ponte in Disney World Patatas Bravas at Pepe by José Andrés It’s pretty shocking that we can dine at a restaurant from one of the world’s most famous chefs for less than $10, but that’s just the magic of Disney! In fact, José Andrés more casual Disney Springs offering, Pepe, is teeming with deals! And in truth, this is sooo on brand for Chef José Andrés as he is a philanthropic powerhouse who founded the World Central Kitchen which provides meals to communities that have experienced a natural disaster. Pepe Our favorite is the Patatas Bravas, a crispy Spanish-style snack made with potato chips, alioli, and creamy-spicy brava sauce, all for $8. Patatas Bravas Now, your wallet and your bank account may be in shock from some of the expenses of a Disney World vacation, but luckily Chef Andrés even cares about that and has made some of his classic dishes accessible! If You Like Wine Bar George, You Might Also Like Jaleo in Disney World Mickey Mousse at Amorette’s Patisserie Considering the detail and artistry that goes into each and every beautiful pastry at Amorette’s Patisserie, we’d sooner expect to be dropping an Andrew Jackson note (…that’s $20) for dessert here. Which is why we’re so pleasantly shocked that we can practically pay for some pastries in change! Amorette’s There are so many options to choose from, and their specials and seasonal offerings are even more tempting! From brownies to crêpes, there are several options below that $10 mark, and several more just above the mark. So you can get some Instagram-worthy snacks at a bargain! But our choice? Hands down, it’s the Mickey Mousse Dome Cake ! Holiday Mickey Dome Cake These gorgeous mousse cakes are made with chocolate chiffon cake and layers of dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse, with a red and yellow patina made to resemble Mickey Mouse himself! All this for $9?! We’re in! We’ve Tried 100+ 50th Anniversary Treats in Disney World & Here Are the 5 You Must-Try! Fudge at Goofy’s Candy Co. Another go-to for classic Disney sweets like cupcakes and cookies is our FAVORITE bite from Goofy’s Candy Co. has got to be the rotating roster of fudge flavors! All the candy Throughout the year, flavors include pumpkin, eggnog, creamsicle, vanilla, and peanut butter, and each one goes for $3.95. Once you order a piece of fudge, which is large enough to anchor a boat, you’ll be pretty blown away by this buttery bargain! Goofy’s Candy Company Fudge Counter So whether you have a serious sweet tooth or a need for cheese, there’s no shortage of discount snacks to be had in Disney Springs! 15 Cheap But Filling Disney World Snacks For When You’re Ballin’ On a Budget 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 budget-friendly snack in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 of the Best Snacks Under in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In the midst of the 30th Anniversary at Disneyland Paris, the resort-wide transformation continues! Along with the Walt Disney Studios Park expansion plan and the Disneyland Hotel royal transformation, Disney Village will see its own transformation over several years including new dining options and refreshed shopping and entertainment offerings. Disneyland Paris is sharing a first look at what to expect in the future for this 428,000-square-foot complex. View the full article

When you’re taking pictures in Disney World, you want to look your best, right? Well, between the rush back and forth across the parks and Florida’s uncooperative weather, we often end up with some less-than-flattering photos. (Seriously, why didn’t anyone warn us that our hair was THAT frizzy from the humidity?!) And don’t even get us started with the results when dad is in charge of the camera…let’s just say that you can probably expect a finger or two to block the lens. Howdy, partner! If you’re tired of rushed, unfortunate-looking photos, Disney has a solution that you might not have known about! Disney’s PhotoPass photographers are located all over the Disney parks and resorts! It’s their job to take fun family photos in front of some of Disney World’s most iconic attractions and various photo ops. If you like the pictures, you can purchase Memory Maker, which gives you access to all your PhotoPasss photos (or you can pick and choose which photos you like and purchase them individually!). Disney PhotoPass photographers are the BEST! Sometimes, though, those popular PhotoPass locations can accumulate some pretty big lines! If you’re looking for 20 minutes of uninterrupted photo-taking in Disney World, Disney offers a private service called Capture Your Moment. PhotoPass Photographer This service costs $79 and gives guests the chance to strike a pose while a PhotoPass photographer snaps away at a select location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and a few other Disney parks!). This service JUST arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Disney World website states that guests may have their photo taken at Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake, Sunset Boulevard, or another beloved spot. Keep in mind that locations are subject to availability, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is not currently offered as an option. St. Patrick’s Day PhotoPass on Sunset Boulevard Another important caveat you should know before you go is that photos are not included in the price of your photo session. (We know; sad, right?) If you already purchased Memory Maker or have an Annual Pass with the Disney PhotoPass Downloads add-on, the photos will be available on your My Disney Experience app for free. Otherwise, you’re going to need to pay for the photos you want. You can buy your own personal photoshoot! If this sounds like FUN, you can book a reservation online or call a Disney Cast Member to reserve the experience over the phone! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, park updates, and more! Is Disney’s Memory Maker Photo Add-On Actually WORTH IT? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had a private photo session in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post UPGRADE Your Disney World Photos with a Private Photoshoot in Disney's Hollywood Studios! 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 Disney couldn’t come up with any new princess merchandise, they surprise us! Princess Tiana ears! We’ve seen some interesting princess ears, fun little princess Wishables, and entire princess clothing collections in the past. But now, there are some exciting new princess items available for you to check out that are sure to add some unique style to your outfit! There are NEW Disney Princess Denim Jackets in both Disney World and online on shopDisney! First up, we have Pocahontas, who is on a medium blue denim jacket along with some of her friends from the forest. Pocahontas Jacket The front of all of these jackets are just plain, so the back is really where all the fun is at! Click here to get the Pocahontas Denim Jacket! Next, we have a Princess Tiana Denim Jacket and this one is PURPLE! Tiana Jacket And, not only is Tiana on the jacket, but Louis is as well — he’s up at the top playing his saxophone! Click here to get the Princess Tiana Denim Jacket! Finally, there is a Cinderella Denim Jacket! This is in a light blue wash. Cinderella Jacket On top of this jacket is Cinderella’s magical carriage! Click here to get the Cinderella Denim Jacket! All of these jackets are $119.99 each and you can find them online on shopDisney or in Disney World. We found these at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to check out the newest designer Disney Princess Minnie ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which princess jacket would you scoop up? Tell us in the comments! The post We Found a Disney Jacket That Costs MORE Than a Park Ticket😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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In case you haven’t heard, Disney is building a NEW cruise ship, called the Disney Wish. This ship looks like the fanciest one yet, with new dining experiences and shows, adults-only areas and kids’ clubs, and the first-ever Disney attraction at sea! Disney ‘Wish’ Cruise Ship We’ve brought you all kinds of information about the Wish, from details about the new offerings onboard to updates on bookings and itineraries. But now we’re bringing you a NEW look at this ship, with actual photos of the Wish in the shipyard where it’s being built in Germany! First of all, we’d like to give a huge shoutout and thank you to Stephan Schröder, one of our readers who lives in Germany and sent us these photos! The Disney Wish is being built at the Meyer Werft Shipyard, which is located in Papenburg, Germany. The Disney ‘Wish’ From the photos, you can see the AquaMouse (the first-ever Disney attraction at sea) located up on the top deck of the ship. And if you look closely at the back, you’ll see Rapunzel painting the ship’s name on the stern. A look at the front The Wish has 15 passenger decks, and it’ll be the biggest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Onboard, there are 3 brand-new restaurants, including one with a Frozen theme and another with a Marvel theme! It’s BIG! We also got a look at the front of the ship, which has an image of Captain Minnie, along with other Disney characters and some scroll designs. Minnie debuted as a captain of Disney’s cruise ships in 2019 as part of an initiative to inspire “the next generation of female leaders.” She’s taking the helm of this newest ship, and you’ll be able to meet her and other characters onboard. It’s Captain Minnie! We’re excited to see the rest of the ship when it sets sail this summer! The Disney Wish will set sail on her maiden voyage on July 14th of this year. You can book your voyage now if you’re hoping to sail on this new ship. It’s setting sail soon! Keep following DFB for more updates on the Disney Wish and other Disney news! Click here to take a full virtual tour of the Disney Wish. What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to sail on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out Actual PHOTOS of Disney’s New Cruise Ship, the ‘Wish’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Love Italian food? Wait, are there people that don’t love Italian food? Anyway, buckle up, we’ve got a review you’re gonna wanna read! Polpettine We’re traveling back in time to the 1930s to pay a visit to an abandoned airline terminal. Okay, okay, maybe we’re just headed over to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs but those are the vibes. We’ve been to some fun events and had some tasty meals here, but we thought it was high time we paid another visit for dinner. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante is an Italian restaurant located near The Edison in Disney Springs and owned by the Patina Group (They also own Space 220, Via Napoli, and more). Expect a grand atmosphere and a menu inspired by Sicilian cuisine. Did someone say house-made pasta? Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante We’ve been to a few events at Maria and Enzo’s recently and enjoyed them, but how is a regular old dinner service holding up? Let’s find out! Atmosphere As we mentioned, Maria & Enzo’s is themed to be an abandoned-airline-terminal-turned-restaurant in the 1930s. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante It’s a unique theme for a restaurant and at times feels a little out of place but it also adds a fun aspect to the spot. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante As for the dining room, it’s one large space — with 50-foot ceilings! Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante There are some tables on the top floor that overlook the dining room. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante You’ll spot standard tables and chairs, booths on the sides of the restaurant, and a few banquet-style tables. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante There is a window out to the water on the far wall, but you can’t see it unless you’re seated at an adjacent table. Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante Our table setting featured a QR code menu and a cloth napkin with utensils. Table Setting And that’s the atmosphere…but we’re REALLY here to talk about the eats! Eats Let’s start by taking a look at the Sicilian-inspired dinner menu! First up, we’ve got the traditional Italian Antipasti course and the Secondi course, A.K.A., your main! Antipasti and Secondi Menu ©Disney Once you’ve chowed down on cheeses and pastas, you can finish up with the Dolci course. That’s dessert! Dolci Menu ©Disney Kids have a limited menu with basic options like Spaghetti & Meatball and a Slice of Cheese Pizza. Kids’ Menu ©Disney And the restaurant has a long list of Featured Wines as well…but those aren’t your only drink options. Featured Wines Menu ©Disney There are some special limited options as well! Drinks Menu So, let’s dive into what we ate! Maria & Enzo’s features a bread course of beautifully sliced baguette served with olive oil. Bread Course We thought this stuff was DELICIOUS! It was warm and had a nice crunchy crust with a soft center. Plus, they offered balsamic and parmesan cheese with our olive oil. It was a great way to start the meal! Bread Course For our drink, we went with the seasonal Lucky Leprechaun for $19. If you couldn’t tell, it’s around to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Lucky Leprechaun This was a green vodka martini made with Absolut Citron, Midori, Sour Apple Pucker, Lemon Juice, Sour Mix, and Sprite. After all, is it really a St. Patrick’s Day drink without green apple? Lucky Leprechaun You can probably tell this was a super sweet drink, but it did have a balancing tartness to it. The citron vodka and sour apple pucker help to balance it with the lemon juice. It’s a fun green drink, but not something we’d typically order for a nicer dinner. Lucky Leprechaun As our appetizer, we chose the Polpettine — Classic Braised Meatball, Whipped Ricotta, and Parmesan Cheese — for $16. Polpettine These were pretty classic meatballs, and honestly, they were REALLY good! They were cooked well and came with lots of whipped ricotta cheese. They also came to the table SUPER hot which was great. Polpettine The flavor added to their tastiness as well. They didn’t have a ton of seasoning, but you could definitely taste the Italian herbs in the meat. They tasted homemade and had the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. Pretty much anyone who enjoys meatballs would like these. The only downside is the price of $16 for three meatballs (Whew!). Polpettine We got two entrees for our main course, the first being the Torchio Alla Vedure for $29. We added chicken and note that adding protein is another $9 to $10. Torchio Alla Vedure This dish is Twisted Bell-shaped Pasta, Asparagus, Cipollini Onion, Cherry Tomato, Parmigiano, Basil, Calabrian Chili, and Toasted Bread Crumbs. Torchio Alla Vedure The pasta was great! It had a spicy kick to it and the peppers and noodles were cooked perfectly. It wasn’t exactly a saucy dish but it was cheesy and creamy enough to not taste dry. Torchio Alla Vedure The asparagus had a nice crunch to it and the cherry tomatoes and onions were an awesome addition. The chicken complimented it too, but it was really just fine, seasoned well and moist but nothing noteworthy. Torchio Alla Vedure If you love a creamy and fresh pasta dish, this one should work for you but, like the meatballs, it was PRICY. $30 for a pasta dish with NO protein is a LOT. Torchio Alla Vedure Our other main was the Costine Di Manzo for $39. Costine Di Manzo This dish was Braised Beef Short-rib, Creamy Polenta, Fontina, and Roasted Carrots and Onions. Costine Di Manzo Our first thought was that this short rib would’ve been AMAZING over the Torchio Alla Vedure pasta. It was delicious and fork-tender so that it fell apart. The rib also had juuuuuust the right amount of fat to optimize flavor without any weird textures. Costine Di Manzo We weren’t as impressed with the accompaniments. The polenta was okay but wasn’t the creamiest and the carrots were very charred — almost to the point of not being tasty. The short rib was the star of this dish for sure. Costine Di Manzo Of our two entrees, the pasta certainly wowed more. At a price point of $40 for short rib, we would’ve hoped to love everything on the plate! Costine Di Manzo Now, onto dessert! We started with drinks — a Dessert Flight for $26. Dessert Flight This is an alcoholic Drinkable Dessert that comes with three drinks: the Chocolate Berry, the Pistachio Dream, and the Lemon Cream Pie. Dessert Flight The Chocolate Berry was made with Chambord, Godiva White and Dark Chocolate Liqueur, and Strawberry Puree. It tasted like melted strawberry and chocolate ice cream so it was very sweet but not too strong. It’s fun, it’s pretty to look at, and it definitely has a rich chocolate flavor. We think it might be overwhelming as a full drink but liked it a lot in the flight! Dessert Flight The Pistachio Dream was made with Godiva White Chocolate, Absolut Vanilla Vodka, and Pistachio Syrup. This had a huge pistachio flavor. It was very creamy and the sweetness definitely outweighed any taste of alcohol. We mostly just tasted the STRONG pistachio flavor. We did enjoy the nuttiness of the pistachio flavor but mixed with the white chocolate and vanilla, it’s very, very sweet. Dessert Flight Finally, the Lemon Cream Pie was made with Limoncello, Godiva White Chocolate, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup. This was our favorite! This one had a lot more of the liquor taste than other drinks and the lemon gave a tartness that helped to balance its sweetness. It’s still sweet and definitely belongs in a dessert flight but of the three, it is the least sweet and the easiest to sip on. Dessert Flight Overall, ALL of these were very sweet and if you’re looking to try three SWEET drinks this could be an option. If you steer clear of sweeter drinks or if the idea of paying $26 for a small flight doesn’t excite you, it’s a skip! Dessert Flight We also snagged the Torta della Nonna for dessert. This sweet was $15. Torta della Nonna The dish is described as Grandma’s Tart, Creamy Custard, Pine nuts, and Almonds. Torta della Nonna This was a good and simple dessert! It wasn’t too sweet at all so the powdered sugar on top was a nice addition. It was a pretty basic pie crust with creamy lemon custard. Torta della Nonna We were hoping for lemon bar vibes and were a little disappointed to find how light this dessert was but it was still pretty good. If you like almond and lemon flavors, you’ll probably enjoy this! Nosh or Not You SHOULD park your plane at Maria & Enzo’s for dinner if… You want a laidback atmosphere. This was a good meal in an easy atmosphere with great service. You don’t have dinner reservations. This is a large dining space so you can usually walk up and get a table without trouble. You want Italian food in Disney Springs and can’t get into Terralina Crafted Italian. We prefer Terralina to this spot but Maria & Enzo’s can still be a nice meal. You should FLY BY Maria & Enzo’s if… You’re on a budget. Maria & Enzo’s is EXPENSIVE, especially for what it is. It doesn’t feel great to spend $30 on meatless pasta. You want more affordable Italian. Head on over to Terralina Crafted Italian! You want a table with a view. This restaurant has some tables that overlook the water, but you might have more luck at spots like The Boathouse. Overall We had a good meal at this spot, but we’re still not feeling like it’s anything special. Nothing we ate was all that mind-blowing and the HIGH prices don’t help to make the meal feel worth it. Still, we had good food, amazing service, and it was very easy to get a table. We’re also not totally in love with the atmosphere. The space is HUGE and it feels a little underutilized. If you’re not at one of the tables by the windows, it feels a bit like gazing out into an event space. As far as our food goes, everything was VERY fresh (which might contribute to the pricing) and we did enjoy all of our courses. Still, there are much better locations in Disney World and even nearby in Disney Springs. Pro-tip, though, Annual Passholders can show your pass for a 15% discount on food! This one is a tricky restaurant to review because the spot didn’t do anything wrong. Our food was good and our service was excellent. It’s just the price point feels a little high and the food feels…just fine. For the price, it feels like the spot could be better. We’re not sure this is one that we’d be hoping to visit again anytime soon — especially when there are other amazing spots so nearby! Click here to see our review of Maria & Enzo’s annual Carnevale event! 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 making a reservation at Maria and Enzo’s? 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It’s springtime in Disney World, which means there are fun treats, warm weather, and big crowds. Grapefruit Tart at The Citrus Blossom Let’s talk more about those fun treats, though! We’ve seen a bunch of spring desserts at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and Hollywood Studios even released 8 new treats for the season. Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, there is a special new spot to grab springtime sweets, and we just tried out a fun cupcake there that has something for almost everyone! This is the Plant Based Lemon Chick Cupcake! A little chick! It’s baked fresh every single day over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Here’s a look at what it’s made of! The buttercream on top of this cupcake is lightly lemon flavored and the inside of the cupcake also contains lemon curd. A look at the ingredients! This cupcake was very tasty! The lemon flavor didn’t taste artificial at all, and it wasn’t overwhelming. Our reporter doesn’t even really like lemon and he still thought the flavor was delicious! The plant based buttercream tasted just like normal buttercream, and the lemon flavoring was nice and light (we are a little worried about this chick’s angry expression, though). Our chick looks a little bit angry… Unfortunately though, the actual cake itself was a little dry. Thankfully, there was a lot of buttercream and enough lemon curd inside to make up for the dryness, but when we just tasted the cake on its own, it didn’t have enough moisture for us. Why is it mad?! But, the lemon curd inside was great! There was just the right amount to balance the cupcake, and it added a tartness that wasn’t too harsh. A peek inside This cupcake isn’t really marketed as plant based. If you ask about plant based items at The Grand Cottage, the Cast Members will tell you about the cupcake, or you can read it on the bottom label, but it’s not promoted. And, we really wouldn’t have been able to tell that this cupcake is plant based just by tasting it! Just enough lemon curd! If you enjoy lemon and/or are plant based, you should like this sweet treat! But, if you absolutely hate the fruit, try something else here, like that giant chocolate egg filled with jelly beans. JELLY BEANS! You can get the cupcake for $5.99 until April 18th, 2022! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World snack news and reviews. Click here to check out our full first look at ALL of the treats at The Grand Cottage! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Why You Should Try a Chicken Cupcake in Disney World🐥 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WHERE are you gonna eat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Animal Kingdom Crowds And are you making the right choices? Check out our video below Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite restaurant in Animal Kingdom. The post DFB Video: Ranking EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As HUGE fans of Disney snacks, we have a special place in our hearts for simple but iconic eats and treats around the parks. One of the most well-known (and delicious) of these classic snacks is definitely the Disneyland CHURRO. Let’s talk about churros! In case you haven’t heard the decades-old buzz about these treats (seriously, Disneyland has had churros since 1985!), this park is famous for its delicious churros, which come in many varieties — not just your classic cinnamon and sugar. Today, we’re taking a look at EVERY SINGLE CHURRO you can get in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Follow along to decide which one you’ll snag on your next trip to the parks! We’ll start our churro tour in Disneyland Park and then hop over to Disney California Adventure for even more treats! Disneyland Park Churros Most of the churro carts in Disneyland Park are sticking to the classics with just plain churros, but you can find one specialty flavor as well as a couple of dipping sauces. Plain Churros You can get the OG churro at several different carts around the park, including one near Town Square… Churro Cart near the front entrance …the cart by Sleeping Beauty Castle… Cart near Sleeping Beauty Castle …the Frontierland Churro Cart… Frontierland Churro Cart …the cart near the Haunted Mansion attraction… Churros near the Haunted Mansion …and more! Some of these spots have special dipping sauces to go with the plain churros, such as the Blueberry Chocolate Dipping Sauce for $1 at the churro stands near the Casey Jr. Circus Train and “it’s a small world.“ Churros everywhere! Plain churros at these locations cost $5 each. Yellow Marshmallow Churro The only specialty flavor we spotted during our most recent visits to Disneyland Park was the Yellow Marshmallow Churro, which can be found at the Tomorrowland Churro Cart (near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters). Marshmallow + Churro! This is a Disneyland churro rolled in yellow marshmallow-flavored sugar. Even better? There was also a marshmallow dipping sauce. So good with the dipping sauce! You can get the churro for $5.75 and add the dipping sauce for an additional $1. See our full review of this SWEET churro here! Disney California Adventure Churros There are 6 different flavors of churros available in Disney California Adventure right now. Note that most of the churro stands that have specialty flavors also sell plain churros. Bananas Foster Churro At Cozy Cone #1, you’ll find a menu of only churros! There are regular churros here, but their specialty offering right now is the Bananas Foster Churro. Bananas Foster Churro This is a churro dusted with cinnamon-banana sugar, which comes with a banana-infused caramel sauce. It’s every bit as delicious as it sounds, and this treat just might be one of our favorite churros ever (which is not something we say lightly)! It costs $6.29. Read our full review of the Bananas Foster Churro here. Caliente Churro At Señor Buzz Churros in Pixar Pier, you can find the Caliente Churro for $5.75. Caliente Churro This treat tastes JUST like cinnamon Red Hot candy, so if you enjoy that flavor, we think you’ll really like these! Cinnamon Super Galaxy Churro And also at Señor Buzz Churros is the Cinnamon Super Galaxy Churro, which costs $5.75 as well! Cinnamon Sugar Galaxy Churros These are basically normal cinnamon and sugar churros, but they’ve got a little bit of edible glitter on them to give them an out-of-this-world appearance. Mango Churro At Willie’s Churros, you can get a Mango Churro, which is coated in a Chile-Lime Sugar and topped with Tamarind Chamoy and a Mango Sauce. Ours also had chunks of mangos on top! Mango Churros This churro is for the more adventurous eaters out there. There were a lot of flavors going on, but we really enjoyed them all together! It’s available for $6.25. Check out our full review of the Mango Churro here. Maple Bacon Churro At the churro cart near the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, you can find the Maple Bacon Churro, which has cinnamon sugar, maple-flavored icing, and crumbled bacon on top. Maple Bacon Churro Based on those ingredients, you’ve probably already guessed that this snack is delicious. We loved the contrast of the sweet icing and salty bacon, and none of the flavors were too overpowering. You can get it for $6.25. Read our full review of the Maple Bacon Churro here. Regular Churro At a churro cart near Goofy’s Sky School in Paradise Gardens Park, you can find the OG classic churro, with just cinnamon and sugar. (Note that plain churros like this are available at the other churro carts as well.) Churros These cost $5 each, and they’re an essential snack for anyone looking for the most iconic Disneyland treat. Those are ALL the different kinds of churros available in Disneyland right now! Of course, the parks are consistently coming out with new flavors for different events and seasons, so even the churros you see on this list might be gone or replaced soon. We’ll keep you updated with all the changes and bring you reviews of any NEW flavors we spot! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news. Can’t make it to Disneyland right now? Check out this recipe to make Disney’s churros AT HOME! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Today is an exciting day! The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is in FULL BLOOM and the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is HERE! 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide This DFB Guide for the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is FULL of everything you need to plan your perfect visit this Spring! And, right now you can get the guide for a discounted price with our promo code SPRING. Order your copy of the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival now! Use promo code SPRING to save $2 off the cover price! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shop-now-pink.jpeg The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicked off March 2nd and runs until July 4th! The 2022 Festival is ON! The Festival is an absolute highlight of Spring in Walt Disney World, and has been since it began in 1994. In addition to the character topiaries and flowers throughout EPCOT, you can also enjoy all of the Outdoor Kitchens this year — which are similar to the food booths at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and feature delicious small plates that allow you to taste fresh flavors from the garden. Citrus Blossom Tuna Tataki Bowl at the Flower and Garden Festival With all this fun and food you need a guide to help you plan your visit – and the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival fits the bill! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival In this fully-updated Guide you’ll find: In-depth descriptions, prices, dates, and times of events, tours, and tasting options at the Festival Full booth menus and food photos for ALL the Outdoor Kitchens What’s NEW at this year’s Festival All the details for this year’s Garden Rocks concerts COVID-19 changes at Disney World and the Festival The most popular events and food items at the Festival, and how to experience them Our updated Flower and Garden Festival FAQ section And more! Bonus Items in the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival The 2022 DFB Guide to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival also has some fun bonus items that are EXCLUSIVE to the DFB including: Customized touring strategies for the Festival Indexes of food, wine, beer, hard cider, wine, cocktails, and more NEW and returning Booth Crawls And more! Vanilla, Rose Water, and Pistachio Panna Cotta Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival now and save with promo code SPRING! The Guide is the BEST tool for planning your visit to the Festival no matter if you’re going for just one day or for a full week or longer! Use the Guide to plan what food to eat and more! Get MORE for LESS! Save with the Everything Bundle! We have even bigger savings on our Everything Bundle today too! This bundle has, well, EVERYTHING in it – all seven of the DFB Guides including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival pre-order (plus a free, instant download of the 2021 edition), the DFB Guide to the 2022 Walt Disney World Holidays pre-order (and a free, instant download of the 2021 edition), all three Snack Guides, and the fully-updated DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Get ALL the Guides! And right now you can save 40% off the already super-discounted price of the Everything Bundle with promo code BUNDLE40! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with ​200+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Flower & Garden Festival tour, or your money back! You’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-11.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-16.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-17.png With a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose, ever! As always, we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog. We couldn’t do this without you!The post IT'S HERE! The DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is Available NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re paying big bucks for a Disney World vacation, then you’re probably going to want all the perks you can get! There are so many cool perks at Disney World! Disney World is home to some great perks, whether you’re staying onsite or just visiting for the day. Today, we’re breaking down some of the perks that the resort is known for and discussing their status — are they still available right now? FastPass+ Before the pandemic, FastPass+ was a free perk for guests of Disney World, where you could schedule time windows to skip the standby line on select attractions. The system didn’t return after the parks reopened but was instead recently replaced by Disney Genie+, a paid version for $15 per ticket, per day. The FastPass kiosks have been out of use for a while! The Genie+ system does, however, come with a free Genie counterpart that helps you plan your day in the parks. All you do is log into your account in the My Disney Experience app, put in your interests, and it will help formulate a schedule for the day. Both new features aren’t quite as straightforward as FastPass+ was, so we highly recommend doing some research ahead of your trip and practicing with the My Disney Experience app ahead of time. Click Here to Learn More About Disney Genie and Genie+! Dining Plan One of the questions we get asked daily is if the Disney dining plan is coming back soon. Sadly, we have to say that it’s not available for purchase right now. Disney confirmed in June 2021 that the Disney Dining Plan would return, but we STILL haven’t heard any specifics on when. The dining plan is still in limbo! Right now, you’ll be paying for individual meals out of pocket, so make sure to add that to your travel budget! You may want to spend more time planning where and when you want to eat to stay in your budget, and our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is a fantastic resource for that (use code WDW2022 for 25% off)! Click Here for Everything We Know About the Return of the Dining Plan! Extra Magic Hours Extra Magic Hours are no longer available in the way that they were pre-COVID, but a new perk has arrived in their place — Early Theme Park Entry. With this offering, Disney Resort guests can enter any theme park 30 minutes before offsite guests, every day of the week. Get that rope drop in! During that time, select attractions and offerings are open (make sure to check the list of rides available in each park) and you can get a head start on knocking out some of the most popular things in the park. As an added bonus for Deluxe Resort guests, Extended Evening Hours are offered on select nights at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and, occasionally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Click Here to Learn More About Early Theme Park Entry! Parking Trams Usually, a free tram service runs from the entrance of the theme parks to the parking lot, but as of writing, those trams are only running in the Magic Kingdom parking lots. We can’t wait to have trams back! Right now, you’ll have to walk to your car when visiting EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom (don’t forget to take a picture of where you parked!). Or, if you’d like to shorten your number of steps, then you can pay extra to upgrade your parking. Disney says parking lot trams will be returning to operation at its other parks throughout 2022. Click Here for Everything You Need to Know About Parking at Walt Disney World Character Cavalcades One of the perks that has come from the pandemic is the new character cavalcades around the Disney World parks! Since meet and greets have only returned in a modified fashion as “character sightings,” you can find some of your favorite Disney pals driving or floating around the parks. Mickey and Minnie are so cute in their safari gear! These cavalcades (or flotillas or motorcades) will happen periodically throughout the day, weather permitting. Some of our favorites are at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, where you can spot some rare Disney friends like Pocahontas and Meeko or Disney Junior pals! Both cavalcades and parades are currently being offered in Magic Kingdom. What’s the 50th Anniversary Cavalcade Like in Magic Kingdom? Click Here to Find Out! Park Hopping Park Hopping returned to Disney World on January 1st, 2021, but when it came back, it came with some restrictions. You must have a Park Hopper ticket to visit two parks in one day, and you’ll have to follow a specific set of guidelines. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a hard park pass to snag! Guests can only hop during Park Hopping hours, which begin at 2PM each day. You’ll also need to make a Disney Park Pass reservation for the first park you plan to visit, and you’ll need to scan into that park before heading to your second. Click Here to Get More Details on Park Hopping! Free MagicBands In the past, guests of Disney World Resort hotels or those renewing an annual pass would receive their choice of complimentary solid-colored MagicBand, but that perk went away at the beginning of this year. MagicBands aren’t really necessary anymore. Now, if you’d like to use a MagicBand, you’ll have to recycle an old one or pay out of pocket for the style of your choice. (Resort guests and Annual Passholders will get a discount on select styles.) With the addition of Disney’s MagicMobile service it is now easier than ever to access your park ticket on your phone. Disney’s new MagicBand service, MagicBand+ will debut are coming to Disney World as well. Want to Learn About MagicMobile? Click Here! Magical Express Disney’s Magical Express was a free transportation service that picked guests up from the Orlando International Airport and dropped them off at their resort. Sadly, this service has been discontinued. Disney’s Magical Express, we miss you! Some alternative bus services have popped up. and you also have the option of a taxi or rideshare service. Another note for our wallets — it looks like we’ll be paying to get to our hotels! Here Are Some Alternate Options for Getting to Your Resort! Free Resort Transportation But while Magical Express has gone away, other free transportation options at Disney World are here to stay! Any guest is welcome to use the Disney Skyliner, the buses, the monorail, the boats, or the walking paths around the resort. The Disney Skyliner has been a game-changer in transportation. The vast transportation network makes it SO much easier to get from place to place, and sometimes it’s just fun to travel around and see the sights! (The Disney Skyliner is great for that!) Click Here to Learn More About Your Disney World Transportation Options! There you have it — that’s the lowdown on all the perks currently available (and not available) at Walt Disney World Resort. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest reopening information and news so that you can stay up-to-date! What Are the Perks of Staying Onsite? Click Here to Find Out 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 perk at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The Perks That Have (and Have Not) Returned to Disney World 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. Every time we think we can’t love a bag more, Disney and Dooney & Bourke release another new collection that we just can’t resist! Tinker Bell Dooney and Bourke Collection Disney and Dooney & Bourke designs usually knock it out of the park, which is why so many people love collecting these bags. We’ve seen some pretty awesome designs, too, with bags dedicated to things like Moana, the Skyliner, and rare Disney characters. And now, the NEWEST Dooney collection is available in Disney World AND online! This new collection captures the adventure of childhood, because it’s all about Peter Pan! That’s right — you can now embrace your inner child (or Lost Boy) with this new line of designer bags! We found these bags in Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, Creations in EPCOT, and Legends of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios. Collection in EPCOT Let’s take a closer look! First up, we have a Tote Bag featuring Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, and the Lost Boys planning their next adventure! How pretty! You can get this tote online for $298. Click here to get the Peter Pan Tote Bag! Next, there is a Handbag that is also $298. Handbag This bag features Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Michael, and John flying around with the help of some pixie dust! Click here to get the Peter Pan Handbag! Finally, you can get this Crossbody Bag, which has the same pattern as the Handbag. Crossbody Grab it for $248. Click here to get the Peter Pan Crossbody Bag! So, if you’re a Peter Pan fan and NEED to get in on this new collection, you’ll want to grab these bags now because they tend to sell out fast! We’ll be sure to let you know if they pop up anywhere else, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to check out the Dooney & Bourke collection completely covered in PIXAR characters! 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 new Peter Pan collection? Let us know in the comments! The post ‘Peter Pan’ Dooney & Bourke Bags Are Now Available in Disney World AND Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone else feeling particularly cozy right now? No? Well, we might be able to fix that with this review! Rose and Crown Dining Room Eats We’re heading to World Showcase in EPCOT and journeying “across the pond” to the United Kingdom Pavilion to try out a spot that is somehow BOTH popular AND under-the-radar: Rose and Crown Dining Room. Known for fireworks views, hearty eats, and flawless British vibes, this restaurant is certainly one to consider on your next Disney trip. So, let’s see how it’s holding up! Rose and Crown is a delightful restaurant located in the U.K. Pavilion. This spot does double duty. The front of the building is an attached pub while the back half is the full sit-down restaurant offering. Get ready for a menu of pub-style favorites plus an AWESOME selection of beers and pub blends! Rose and Crown Dining Room We typically love this restaurant for its reasonable prices, cozy atmosphere, and great service. But, should YOU make a reservation for your EPCOT day? Atmosphere To find out, let’s start by taking a look at the atmosphere. Rose and Crown sits RIGHT on World Showcase Lagoon. Rose and Crown Dining Room During the day, that means great views of the water and at night, great views of the fireworks! Rose and Crown Dining Room The atmosphere is very comfortable both inside and out on the patio. If it’s a nice day out, we LOVE sitting outside. Rose and Crown Dining Room You can find the seating on two floors. The top floor is covered by an awning and the uncovered tables on both floors feature umbrellas. Still, it might not be the comfiest during a rainstorm. Rose and Crown Dining Room Most of the seating is standard tables and chairs inside and out. Rose and Crown Dining Room Your place setting is a QR code menu and a paper napkin with a set of utensils. Rose and Crown Dining Room But enough about the atmosphere! We sure hope you’re hungry! Eats Let’s take a look at the lunch menu full of British favorites! The menu is mostly unchanged from our last visit last year. There are a few small Appetizer options and a small but mighty selection of British Entrees. The Sides choices are limited but can be a good addition to a meal. ©Disney You’ve also got a small Desserts selection! We gotta say, that Sticky Toffee Pudding looks prettyyyyy good. ©Disney This Kid’s Menu here is, similar to many locations at Disney World, a “choose your own adventure” type situation. ©Disney Now let’s talk about those DRINKS. This is a pub after all! You’ve got a selection of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, but you can go for some Specialty Cocktails as well and even an Irish Whiskey Flight! ©Disney You can also grab a 2-ounce pour of your Scotch Whisky or Cognac of choice. But the main event here is the BEER. You can choose from the Ales, Lagers, and Stouts… ©Disney …or the EXTENSIVE list of Pub Blends. ©Disney If none of that is striking your fancy, you can always swing for a Specialty Coffee or glass of Wine! ©Disney After taking in the menu for ourselves, we started with the Scotch Egg for $13. Scotch Egg This eat is a Golden-fried Hard-boiled Cage-free Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce. Scotch Egg We loved this appetizer! It was salty sausage, beautifully fried and wrapped around a perfectly-cooked hard-boiled egg. We didn’t find it greasy and the sausage and egg went really well together. Scotch Egg It was a BIT pricy for just one Scotch Egg, but if you tend to like this kind of thing, you’ll enjoy it! Warning though, we would say this is MAX shareable between two people, no more. Scotch Egg Our first entree was the Bangers and Mash for $22. Bangers and Mash This is another VERY classic dish made with Traditional English Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes, Mushroom, Onion, and Red Wine Demi. Bangers and Mash One word: YUM! The demi was SO flavorful and the mushrooms and onions added a delightful hearty flavor to the dish. This is certainly FILLING. The sausage and potatoes were a great base but the real reason this dish is a winner is that sauce. Bangers and Mash If you’re looking for a heavier meal with more comforting flavors, the Bangers and Mash could be the choice for you! Bangers and Mash We also tried out the Shepherd’s Pie for $23. Yep, we’re really sticking to the British basics this time. Shepherd’s Pie This Shepherd’s Pie is made with Ground Beef, Seasonal Vegetables, English Peas, and Mashed Potatoes with McCall’s Irish Cheddar. Shepherd’s Pie This is a very traditional dish and the flavors come off as familiar and cozy. It had AWESOME flavor without overpowering the veggies and beef in the dish. On a cooler night, this could be perfect. Shepherd’s Pie Still, on a HOT Florida afternoon, this one’s a little too warm and heavy. But it’s a VERY large portion and we expect it could be easily shared for lunch as long as you weren’t TOO hungry. Shepherd’s Pie And our final entree was the Welsh Pub Burger for $22. Welsh Pub Burger This mostly classic burger is an Angus Beef Patty with Beer Cheese Sauce, Bacon, and Beer-battered Leeks served with a side of Branston Mayonnaise. Welsh Pub Burger We just have to get this out of the way: We loved the fried leeks! They were a very cool twist on fried onions. The burger was a bit more cooked than we requested, but it was still juicy and had a nice flavor. Welsh Pub Burger Unfortunately, ours was also missing the beer cheese sauce but the Branston mayo was AMAZING! It was like a mix of mayo and Thousand Island Dressing. We recommend putting some of it on your burger and dunking your chips (A.K.A. fries here). If you run out, you can always ask for more. Welsh Pub Burger We wrapped up our meal with the Sticky Toffee Pudding for $9. Sticky Toffee Pudding This dessert is Steamed Pudding “Cake” served with Warm Vanilla Custard and Hot Butter-Rum Sauce. We’re PUMPED for this one. Sticky Toffee Pudding This is a rich and delicious dessert that’s super fun. We might’ve preferred ice cream to the custard, but the custard also makes it more traditional to the United Kingdom. It was a smaller portion but could still be shared between two people and the hot rum sauce was rich without being overly sweet! Sticky Toffee Pudding On a cooler evening watching the fireworks this would be PERFECT, but in the middle of a long park day, the warm dessert might not be your go-to. Kids might also not love this one since you can pick up on those rum flavors. If you’re looking for something cooler, head to L’Artisan des Glaces in the France Pavilion for some ice cream! Sticky Toffee Pudding Oh boy, are we full! So let’s talk about if you should eat at this spot. Nosh or Not You SHOULD pop into Rose and Crown Dining Room if… You love British food! This spot does comforting and hearty eats RIGHT. You’re VERY hungry or want something shareable. Rose and Crown has a handle on heavy and filling eats! You want to sit on the water. Rose and Crown is one of the best spots to sit on the water in EPCOT! You should SKIP Rose and Crown Dining Room if… If you want a lighter meal. Almost ALL of the eats at Rose and Crown are on the heavier side. You don’t want hot food. Florida is HOT and the food at Rose and Crown probably won’t help cool you off at all. It is great comfort food. So booking this spot in the winter would be a GREAT option! You’re just looking for Fish and Chips. Rose and Crown is a lengthier experience during your EPCOT day. You can get grab and go Fish and Chips at Yorkshire County Fish Shop next door. Overall We had a delightful time at Rose and Crown Dining Room — as usual! This is one of our favorite casual table-service spots in EPCOT and with good reason. You can’t beat the cozy vibes of both the food and the atmosphere. Our one complaint here is that the food is HOT and Florida is HOT right now. With such heavy eats, Rose and Crown really sticks out more as a dinner restaurant than a lunch spot or a spot you head when the temperatures cool down quite a bit. We’d much rather gorge ourselves on British eats in the evening when there’s less of the day ahead of us — not eat heavy, rich, warm foods, and then walk EPCOT in the heat. All around though, this is a great place with amazing views and we’ve been happy every time we eat here. Even if lunch is a pass most of the time, it’s nice not to feel rushed or like you need to be fancy. The restaurant is homey and the food is good, and that keeps us coming back. Click here to see us review MORE Rose and Crown eats! 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. How do you feel about Rose and Crown? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is It Just 🔥TOO HOT🔥 To Eat At This Beloved EPCOT Restaurant?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

And then there were four… . Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival might still be going strong, and all the food booths are still offering their full menus. But here at DFB, the snack madness is on and you’ve been voting on your faves in the DFB EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Bracket. We’ve already made it through three rounds, but now round 4 results are in — which snacks reign supreme? Here are the four snacks that will soon fight it out for the title of Best Snack of the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, at least according to YOU, our readers! The first battle was between the Toasted Pretzel Bread from the Bauernmarkt booth and the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob from Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth. Which one was your pick? Toasted Pretzel Bread vs. Grilled Street Corn on the Cob Over 60% of you decided that the Toasted Pretzel Bread was the sure winner here. Sorry, Corn on the Cob, your time has come and gone. Read our review of the Toasted Pretzel Bread here! The next vote was for the Croissant au Fromage de Chevre Herbes from Fleur de Lys vs. the Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon from The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board. So did savory win out over sweet? Croissant au Fromage de Chevre Herbes vs. Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon The Croissant au Fromage de Chevre Herbes climbs its way to the top, with 68% of of your vote. Here’s our review of the Croissant au Fromage de Chevre Herbes So who won the fight between the House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons from Lotus House and the Dole Whip with Mango Liqueur from Pineapple Promenade. House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons vs. Dole Whip with Mango Liqueur Dole Whip is always a winner, and that’s true this time, too — you preferred the Dole Whip with Mango Liqueur. Seriously, we get it — it’s a boozy Dole Whip! Here’s our review of the Dole Whip with Mango Liqueur In the last bracket, it’s the Pomegranate Mimosa from Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina vs. the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites from Sunshine Griddle. Did you go for the drink or the sweet snack? Pomegranate Mimosa vs. Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites The sweet snack was easily the winner here — the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites won this round! Check out our review of the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites Here We’re getting close to the end of the competition, but we still have a few more rounds to go. Be sure to keep checking our Instagram for our next round of voting so you can decide which EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival ends up on top! Also, be sure to check back here to see the results! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Did your favorite snack make it through this round? Let us know in the comments! The post YOU Have Spoken! 4 Snacks Remain in Our DFB EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Bracket! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you smell that? That’s the smell of A LOT of minty treats that we just recently ate in Disney World! Lots of green minty things this week! And, while we’ve enjoyed eating our way through all the St. Patrick’s Day snacks in Disney World, it’s already time for the next holiday season to commence — Easter (warning: bunny butts ARE BACK)! As we wait for all of the new springtime snacks to make their way to the parks and resorts, we’ve been watching Disney World menus for any changes that might pop up, and we’ve got some BIG ones this week — let’s take a look! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Backlot Express Backlot Express is getting a menu update — which means that NEW items will be coming to the quick-service dining spot on March 29th. Here’s what will be new: Teriyaki Tofu Bowl Smoked BBQ Pulled Cuban Sandwich Chicken Southwest Salad Current menu We’ll be trying all the new stuff, so be sure to check back with us for reviews! Read More About This Menu Update Disney’s Old Key West Resort Olivia’s Cafe Both Olivia’s Cafe and the Gurgling Suitcase have switched their Conch Fritters to Shrimp Fritters because the latter is more sustainable. These are sweet cornbread fritters made with chopped shrimp and a mix of herbs and spices, all served with a honey mustard sauce on the side. New shrimp fritters! The shrimp fritters are $13. Read Our Review of the New Shrimp Fritters Here Disney Springs Local Green Orlando A brand new food truck has rolled into Disney Springs. It’s called the Local Green Orlando and it specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian food. The menu starts with some “Entrees:” Rapper’s Delight — Salmon Philly for $16.99 Oh Boy — Beyond Burger for $15.99 Monsta — Shrimp Burger for $15.99 Badu — Kale/Quinoa Wrap for $13.99 Bubba Spanx — Pulled BBQ Sandwich for $13.99 Badu Wrap There are also some Sides available here: Elote Street Corn for $5.99 Air Fries for $5.99 We’d come here just for the fries, TBH! Drinks include a variety of Smoothies (Cell Therapy and Kryptonite) for $9.99, Lemonades (Green-Hito and Strawberry) for $4.99, and Bottled Water for $3.99. The menu! For Kids’ there’s the Lil’ Meal, which is a Beyond Cheeseburger and Fries for $7.99. Click Here To Read Our Full Review Swirls on the Water AristoCrepes has closed and a new snack spot has taken its place. That new spot is Swirls on the Water, which offers up some delicious Dole Whip treats! The menu includes a choice of Soft-Serve Swirls that changes daily, specialty offerings like Dole Whip Habanero Lime Nachos, a 50th Celebration Cone, and a Dole Whip Flight. Dole Whip Flight If you miss the AristoCrepes bubble waffles, though, don’t worry — you can still get those at the Marketplace Snacks booth. Read Our Full Review of Swirls on the Water And, those are all the updates we have this week, but keep checking back with DFB for more Disney World restaurant news! 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 either of the new spots at Disney Springs yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 NEW Snack Spots, A Menu Refresh, & More Disney World Dining Updates This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here’s a controversial statement for you to consider: some of Disney’s retro and vintage merchandise was CUTER than the new stuff they sell in the parks today. Agree? Disagree? What’s your take? If it weren’t for Disney’s new 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation, but all the new (old) merchandise Disney started releasing really has us thinking about the good old days; you know, when park tickets were cheaper than a gallon of gas today. Ouch. The Vault Collection has some real gems, like this vintage-inspired bucket hat! If you weren’t fortunate enough to hold onto your old Disney merchandise (or you weren’t born yet!), you can always check out the new items in Disney’s Vault Collection! Recently, we found a new Vault Collection item that is lots of fun (but also, lots of money). Let’s check it out! Over at the Celebrity 5 & 10 store in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we decided to check out the inventory! This shop typically sells Disney’s Vault Collection merchandise, but you can also find some of the items in the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT. What will Disney pull from the vault next?! Lo and behold, we found a new item! This hooded jacket is a whopping $99.99, but there are some really fun retro details you need to see. On the front, there’s a letterman-style patch with the Walt Disney World logo, as well as some embroidery details, the Cinderella Castle, and a 76 patch. You’ll understand why in a second. There are a lot of fun details on this jacket, but wait until you see the back! The fun really comes from the back, though. This varsity-style jacket features a large graphic that reads, “America on Parade,” which is an homage to the old parade that ran for a short time in the Magic Kingdom! This is a super retro throwback! Now that spring is here, it’s the perfect time for a light jacket to keep you warm on a cool spring evening! You can find this jacket in several places around Disney World, but we spotted it first over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates. Disney World’s NEW Merch 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. Would you pay $100 for this new jacket? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Need a DEEP Knowledge of Disney World to Understand THIS Reference! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pasta, pizza, and pesto; the winning trio of Italian foods! If you gave up carbs for Lent, we’re sorry to torture you, because what we’re about to discuss is going to involve a lot of those Italian delights. Speaking of carbs, if you’ve been around for a while, you probably know that we LOVE the Via Napoli restaurant in the EPCOT World Showcase — it’s full of incredible homemade pizza. If you, too, find yourself daydreaming about a hearty pasta meal or a cheesy slice of pizza, you’ve come to the right place. The Italy pavilion is SO beautiful! We found a new merchandise collection in the Italy pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase featuring all of our FAVORITE Italian foods. Let’s take a look! The cute little store in the Italy pavilion called La Bottega Italiana has an entire wall of new merchandise! We found aprons, tote bags, placemats, and a dish towel! New merch alert! Cooking can be a messy endeavor, so protect yourself with an apron! We found several new aprons in the new Italian foods merchandise collection, and each apron is $34.99. First, we found this bright green Il Pesto apron, which features a black center pocket and some fun illustrations! Mmmmmm, pesto! After you eat at Via Napoli, you might find yourself thinking, “I LOVE pizza!” Celebrate your love of arguably the best food of all time (except for Disney’s subpar puffy pizza; that doesn’t count) with this adorable black apron! We DO love pizza — how did they know?! If you’re more of a pasta person, there’s also this blue “I pasta” apron for $34.99. Pizza vs. pasta — we can’t pick a favorite! Can you? Yes, yes, and YES! We can also credit Italy with some of the best coffee in the world! If you’re cool enough to drink espresso out of a tiny cup each morning or find yourself ordering mochaccino at your local café, this is the apron for you. Can’t forget about the coffee! The new merchandise collection also includes several matching placemats for $12.99 each. This “I love pizza” design is so cute — we’re suddenly craving a fresh margarita pizza, anyone else? Matching placemats are a must This pesto placemat is basically a how-to for amateur pesto makers! All you need is a little basil, parmesan, salt and pepper, garlic pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil! It’s that simple! Adorable! Have you perfected the ol’ pasta twirl with your fork? If so, you deserve a set of these placemats; you clearly know your stuff. Don’t drip any marinara sauce on the table! Finally, show off your deep knowledge of Italian coffee drinks with this Caffe Italiano placemat. It’s so cute! Which one is your favorite? We also found a new tote bag for $34.99. It’s even got a zipper on the side! Perfect for a trip to the grocery store for a pasta pickup! Next time you find yourself in the EPCOT World Showcase, be sure to check out those little gift shops; you never know what you might find! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and merchandise updates! A Cute Disney World Souvenir is Making Us…Sad?! 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 like better: pizza or pasta? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's NEW Merch Collection Was Inspired By...Carbs?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buckle up, folks. Disney decided to choose this week to keep surprising us! OVER AND OVER. Magic Kingdom Pretty much every day this week had at least one surprise. From ride testing to restaurant news to a permanent dinner show closure, we’re feeling the unexpected vibe this week. So come along as we recap everything you might not know! Testing Walt Disney World Railroad We spotted train testing on the Walt Disney World Railroad in Magic Kingdom this week! As a result of construction on TRON Lightcycle Run, the train has been closed since 2018. We saw the testing being conducted near the Fantasyland station. The train!!! We did see the railroad testing back in February, but it was an unexpected surprise to catch it again this week. We still don’t know when the train will reopen, so we’re keeping our eyes and ears open for any Disney news! Click here for PHOTOS & VIDEO of the Walt Disney World Railroad testing! TRON Lightcycle Run Speaking of TRON, we also caught TRON Lightcycle Run vehicle testing this week! We still don’t have an opening date for the ride, but Disney recently announced that the ride would be entering “phase two” of the construction progress, which involves slow vehicle testing. Ride testing is happening! During phase two, Disney will be conducting “push/pull” testing, during which small sections of the train are VERY slowly moved through the track. You might be able to catch a glimpse of this process next time you’re in Magic Kingdom! Check out the TRON vehicle testing we saw right here! Festival of the Lion King Festival of the Lion King, which is currently performing as the shortened A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King show, appears to have reduced showtimes beginning on April 25th. Other than Saturdays, the 1PM show will be unavailable, and performances will consist of 7 daily shows. Harambe Theater This is most likely a temporary change, but it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app for current and updated showtimes! Learn more about the Festival of the Lion King reduced showtimes. And in big news, the tumble monkeys are returning to the show this summer! The “monkeys” are gymnasts who perform tumbling tricks to the song “Hakuna Matata.” Tumble Monkeys The Festival of the Lion King show has been shortened since it reopened in 2021, and it’s pretty exciting to anticipate the return of this popular part of the show! We’ll be watching closely for an official return date. Read more about the tumble monkeys returning here! Restaurant Updates Victoria & Albert’s The signature dining experience known as Victoria and Albert’s will be reopening soon! This restaurant is located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and it’s been closed since 2020. Victoria & Alberts Disney announced that Victoria and Albert’s will reopen sometime in 2022, but we don’t have an exact date yet. This award-winning restaurant is THE place to visit for fine dining in Disney World — but remember to save your pennies before making a reservation! Learn more about Victoria and Albert’s reopening soon! Backlot Express Backlot Express is getting a revamped menu in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! On March 29th, you’ll be able to try new dishes like a Teriyaki Tofu Bowl, Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Burger, Cuban Sandwich, and Chicken Southwest Salad. ©Disney All of these new dishes will be available through Mobile Order as well, and don’t worry — the Wookiee Cookie isn’t going anywhere! Read more about Backlot’s revamped menu here! Pizza al Taglio The Pizza al Taglio pizza window was open this week in EPCOT! This is one of those Disney World spots that isn’t always available, and its schedule can be unpredictable. You can’t get the full Via Napoli menu here, but you can order some delicious pepperoni and cheese pizza slices! We LOVE pizza! A Cast Member told us that the window should open at 11AM daily, but there’s no official schedule from Disney World. Head to the Italy pavilion if you want to take advantage of this spot while it’s open! Click here to read more about the open Via Napoli pizza window! Polynesian Village Resort Disney announced new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in 2024! These villas will introduce more rooms, recreation, and dining options to the resort, and it will be located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon. ©Disney We’ll have to wait a couple more years to check them out, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more details about the expansion! Learn more about the new Polynesian DVC villas expansion here! As a result of the Polynesian expansion, the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is closing permanently. This dinner show was a luau featuring Polynesian traditions like the hula, fire dancing, drumming, and more, along with an all-you-care-to-enjoy menu. Luau Show at Spirit of Aloha The show has been closed since 2020, and it looks like we might not ever be able to enjoy the Aloha Pulled Pork, Polynesian Barbecued Pork Ribs, and Pineapple Guava Cake during a luau again. Read more about the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show closing permanently here. Swirls on the Water The snack stand Aristocrêpes closed in Disney Springs, and we weren’t sure what might replace it. We discovered this week that a new DOLE Whip stand, Swirls on the Water, is the official replacement! Swirls on the Water We tried the DOLE Whip Flight for $6.49, which included the three flavors of Habanero Lime, Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl, and Cookie Dough and Lemon Swirl! Read our review of Swirls on the Water here! Magic Kingdom Park Update Magic Kingdom got a new park map update! This new park map features Mickey in his EARidescent costume. Technology is cool and all, but sometimes a paper map is still a fun souvenir, and it’s useful for seeing all the attractions, dining, stores, guest services, first aid, shows, and more in one place. New Magic Kingdom park map Additions to this new map include the Festival of Fantasy parade, Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, and Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire. Check out the photos of the Magic Kingdom park map update here! Transportation Face Mask Policy Changes Disney World enacted transportation face mask policy changes this week, which stipulate that it will be optional for fully vaccinated guests to wear masks on the Disney World Skyliner. Masks will also be optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser transport vehicle, which transports guests between the hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Skyliner This new policy went into effect on March 16th. Keep in mind that face coverings are still required on the Monorail and on Disney buses for all guests. Read more about the transportation face mask policy changes here. H2O Glow Nights Coming Back And finally, H2O Glow Nights are coming back to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! If you didn’t already know, this is an event sort of like an After Hours party, where guests can enjoy shorter wait times, a DJ dance party, and special treats, all inside the water park. H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon This event has not been available since 2020, and we’re excited to party with Partysaurus Rex again! Click here to read more about the H2O Glow Nights event! PHEW! We made it! It was a surprising week with Disney World news, and who knows what the next week will bring! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news. 12 Disney World rides that kids LOVE…and adults tolerate. 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 surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially springtime in Disney World, which means Spring Break crowds have ARRIVED! It is CROWDED out there! Between the continuing 50th Anniversary Celebration and the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, guests are flocking to the parks to take advantage of all the fun! And, if you’re planning an upcoming trip, you might want to know about all the construction and changes going on throughout Disney World. So, let’s check out everything you need to know! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run We recently found out that the next phase of the TRON coaster would be starting soon — ride vehicle testing! And this week, we happened to spot ride vehicles on the track. It’s happening! This is known as the push/pull test, where sections of the train are slowly moved throughout the track to ensure they’re working properly. Check out this video to see it in action! Even though Disney has still not shared a projected opening date for this ride, we can’t help but hope this means we’re getting close! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Tron Ride EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Last time we checked in on this ride, we saw some big developments on the queue entrance markers, and it looks like those are still coming along nicely with the addition of some plants too! Progress on the entrance to the attraction queue. And some weathering effects are being added to the Nova Corps Starblaster, too. It’s the little Disney details, ya know? We are on the edge of our seats waiting until summer 2022 when this ride will officially open! Click Here to Watch the FULL Sneak Peek Video of Cosmic Rewind Connections Cafe and Eatery A big update happened over at Connections Cafe last week — the sign went up! This is a good SIGN that construction is coming along! And this week, crews are finishing up painting on the exterior of the building. We can’t wait to dine at this new eatery! Disney announced that Connections Cafe and Eatery would be open in spring 2022, so stay tuned for more updates on an official date! Click Here to See the Full Opening Timeline for Connections Cafe Moana: Journey of Water We got an incredible shot of the progress on this attraction from the monorail that shows just how huge of an area it will encompass! Moana Construction For now, it looks like crews are still busy clearing out the area and laying the foundation for what will eventually be a brand-new, immersive attraction. Click Here to See Everything We Know About the Moana Attraction Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop The gift shop that once greeted you as you exited Toy Story Mania is no more, but it is in the process of being transformed into something BRAND NEW — we just aren’t totally sure what’s going in its place yet! What is going on?! For now, Disney is keeping us out of the loop and the gift shop by covering the entrances with scrims. We’ll keep you posted on any updates from this location! Click Here to Find Out What’s Coming to Toy Story Land Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest Expedition Everest remains closed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but we’re counting down until the scheduled maintenance is completed and we can ride it once again! Expedition Everest If all goes according to plan, there should only be about a month left in this refurbishment process as Disney has stated Everest will be open once again mid-April 2022. Disney Resorts Yacht Club There’s quite a bit of work going on over at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, but it appears to mostly be on the exterior of the buildings. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Cast Members weren’t able to confirm just exactly what was going on here, but it looks like routine maintenance to us! Exterior building maintenance We’ll be sure to keep you updated as the work on this hotel progresses. Contemporary The front desk at this OG Disney Resort hotel is getting a little bit of a makeover — we think! There was a black curtain up blocking the desk from view on our last visit. There’s something going on behind there, we just don’t know what yet! We’ll keep an eye out for updates on this project — so stay tuned. Grand Floridian Construction has begun on the new DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! Construction on the DVC Villas The Big Pine Key building is being transformed to make way for the new rooms. Disney expects the renovations to be completed sometime during summer 2022. Click Here to Read More About the New Grand Floridian DVC Villas Polynesian Village While the construction technically hasn’t started just yet… we thought it was important enough to mention the new DVC Villas coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in late 2024! ©Disney Disney stated that they would be sharing more details soon, so be sure to stick with DFB to get the latest updates! Click Here to Read More About the New Polynesian Resort DVC Villas And, that’s it for all the construction updates from Disney World this week! Be sure to check your My Disney Experience app for the latest attraction closures on your next visit to see if anything you plan to do or see will be impacted, and stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news needs! Check Out the Updates Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn 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 Disney World construction project are you looking forward to being completed? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: TRON Testing, BIG Hotel Changes, And MORE Updates in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article