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Is there anything better than a sweet treat inspired by your favorite Disney character? Hard to say. Pluto Petit Cake We consider ourselves EXPERTS in the Disney treat arena so we were pretty pumped to see a new Fab Five-inspired dessert in EPCOT today. And it’s not Mickey who’s inspiring these unique and (Spoiler alert!) delicious flavors…it’s Pluto, his pup! We were strolling through The Land Pavilion to check out the latest and see if there have been any updates. Sure enough, we spotted a NEW TREAT at Sunshine Seasons — the Pluto Petit Cake! Pluto Petit Cake This treat is made with mango panna cotta layered with vanilla cake and lime and honey jelly. That might sound like a surprising mix of flavors but we were BIG fans. Pluto Petit Cake Plus, it’s adorable. Look at the Pluto ears and bone decorations! Pluto Petit Cake According to a Cast Member, the cake was made for a Disney Vacation Club event and it might not be sticking around but we hope it DOES. It’s so good! The yellow outer coating is the mango panna cotta; it’s super sweet and light. We found that the mango flavors tasted fresh and not syrupy at all. Pluto Petit Cake Inside, there’s a white layer that we believe was where the lime flavor was coming from and that was layered on top of a THICK layer of honey jelly. The tartness from the lime and the sweetness from the honey really pools together for a balanced and tropical flavor profile. Sometimes, Disney dessert portions are too big but this one was just right. The treat itself wasn’t overbearing so the larger size made for a satisfying serving. It also had mega-refreshing vibes which were GREAT considering Orlando is starting to get hot, hot, hot again. Pluto Petit Cake Warning: It does melt quickly with the jelly textures, but the good news is, Sunshine Seasons is indoors in the AC! If you’re a fan of tropical flavors, give this one a try! Pluto Petit Cake You can try this treat for yourself at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT for $6.29! We sure hope it sticks around! Keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss ANY Disney World treat updates! Click here to see our readers’ FAVORITE treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you want to try out this dessert? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Pluto FINALLY Got The Disney World Treat He Deserves first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are more than just chefs — they’re artists. Chocolate Sculpture We’ve seen some of their gorgeous work over the years with beautiful chocolate sculptures dedicated to Cinderella Castle and Ratatouille, as well as the massive holiday gingerbread house they build around the holidays. Now, though, these craftspeople of edible art have done it again — this time with chocolate Easter eggs! This egg display can usually be found at the resort around the holiday, but this year, there’s ONE egg (or CARRIAGE) that stands out above all the rest. Check out the GIANT Cinderella Carriage Easter Egg! We’ve got to say it — this thing is STUNNING. But it’s also MASSIVE — like if this were a real carriage, a small child could fit in there! And, the best part? The egg is ALL chocolate! Look at how big this thing is? But perhaps what’s most amazing about this carriage (aside from its sheer volume) is the attention to detail that the chefs put into it. Check out the details The egg itself has curtains draped around a “window” pulled back with tiny flowers, there’s a heavily-detailed pumpkin stem at the top (we swear it looks real) with a leaf and several vines, and Cinderella’s royal mark is on the bottom of the “door.” DETAILS And, to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary, the carriage also has a Florida license plate that says “CINDY50.” The design is modeled after the ACTUAL 50th Anniversary license plate that Florida residents can get! Also, take a closer look at those flowers — each has been created by hand! Florida license plate If you’d like to get a look at this beautiful — and edible — work of art yourself (as well as other gorgeous chocolate Easter eggs), be sure to head over to the Grand Floridian. And, don’t forget to stop by The Grand Cottage, where you can also get some delicious Easter treats! With Easter rolling into Disney World, we’ll be covering all the decor and snacks of the season, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Get A First Look at Disney World’s 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. Will you be visiting Disney World before or during Easter? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Away With the Pumpkin, Cinderella’s Carriage is Now CHOCOLATE in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know those special friends in your life who tell you “Why do you go to the Disney parks all the time? Things are always the same over there!”? Well, this week DEFINITELY proved them wrong! Magic Kingdom From mask policy updates to all kinds of new food, the last few days have been full of exciting Disney news. So if you’re looking for an article to send to those special friends who question how things can change so much at the Disney parks or you’re just looking to get caught up on all the latest Disney news, you’re in the right place! Let’s break down all of the biggest Disney updates from the past few days! 1 — Mask Policy Update Disney World’s face mask policy has changed quite a bit over the last several months. Most recently, Disney had noted that masks were optional for fully vaccinated guests in indoor locations, but would continue to be required for ALL guests on all enclosed transportation (including monorails, buses, and the Disney Skyliner). This week, things changed…AGAIN. Mask Sign These changes are specific to transportation. Masks continue to be required for ALL guests on Disney buses and the monorail, but masks are now optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Disney World Skyliner. They are also optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser transport vehicle when traveling to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. ©Disney Of course, mask rules are subject to change again in the future. Check back for updates. Click here to read all about these mask rule changes 2 — Reopening News Though much of Disney World has reopened post the pandemic-related closures, some things still remain closed or changed. This week we got some reopening updates. First up, H2O Glow Nights are coming back to Disney World! H2O Glow Nights | 2018 If you’re not familiar with them, H2O Glow Nights are special nighttime events that take place at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park where guests can enjoy a party atmosphere, shorter wait times, and some more fun with Partysaurus Rex! Click here to learn more about the return of this event! Over at Animal Kingdom, the “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” show has been going on for a bit. It is essentially a slightly modified version of the traditional Festival of the Lion King show. As part of the modifications, it has been missing some very popular parts of the show…but soon part of that will change! This week Disney announced that the Tumble Monkeys are coming BACK to Disney’s Festival of the Lion King show! Tumble Monkeys If you’re a big fan of this particular part of the show, get ready to see these performers back in action soon! Note that showtimes at the Festival of the Lion King are also set to change soon, so just keep that in mind when planning your trips. Click here to learn more about the return of the tumble monkeys! 3 — Hotel Updates You Can’t Miss In hotel news, we got some big Disney Vacation Club updates this week. First up, NEW DVC villas are coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. ©Disney These are expected to open in 2024 and will sit on the Seven Seas Lagoon. Click here to learn more about these new villas! Also in hotel news, the opening date for Disney’s new Grand Floridian Resort rooms has been announced. New Resort Studios These new DVC Resort Studio rooms are inspired by Mary Poppins Returns and, according to a Disney Cast Member, DVC members can call the Disney Vacation Club Member Services hotline to book a stay in these rooms as early as June 20th, 2022! Click here to learn more about these new rooms at the Grand! 4 — HUGE Food News In exciting (and tasty) food news, this week a brand NEW treat stand full of DOLE Whip and soft-serve creations opened in Disney Springs. The DOLE Whip Flight The Swirls on the Water kiosk has taken over the former location of Aristocrepes and now serves up a mixture of classic and unique DOLE Whip combinations — including a Habanero Lime creation! Click here to see our FULL review of this kiosk! Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, new menu items, including a Teriyaki Tofu Bowl, are coming to Backlot Express. ©Disney In more food news, some new and updated menu items have arrived at Disney World’s resort hotels. At Disney’s Old Key West Resort, the conch fritters that were available at select spots have been replaced by shrimp fritters — see our review of them here! New shrimp fritters! At Scat Cat’s Club Lounge in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, you can now grab some powdered sugar-covered, Mickey-shaped Beignets with red pepper jelly, pimento cheese, and a green goddess dressing! Scat Cats Beignets Or you can opt for a truly unique beignet meal and grab the Oyster Beignet Po’Boy. This sandwich uses a Mickey-shaped Beignet as the bread and features fried oysters, lettuce, tomato, Cajun rémoulade, and house-made pickles. You can check out our full reviews of these snacks here! Check out that oyster! At Disney Springs, the brand NEW Local Green Orlando food truck has officially opened! All of our food! We stopped by and tried a few different things on their menu to see what this health food-focused spot is all about, and *spoiler alert* we found some seriously delicious FRIES here! Click here to see our review of Local Green Orlando! This week Disney also shared that Victoria and Albert’s Restaurant will be reopening this year! We don’t have too many details on this reopening yet, but we’re definitely on the lookout for updates. New Zealand Langoustine with Passion Fruit Nuoc Cham At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, one thing is permanently CLOSING, rather than reopening. This past week, Disney announced that the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is closing permanently at the Polynesian. Spirit of Aloha Looking for some springtime treats? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has you covered with a NEW pop-up treat spot! Grand Cottage And if you’re looking for some of our FAVORITE Werther’s caramel snacks that you can typically find in EPCOT, they’ve now traveled to other candy spots in the Disney parks! More places to get these treats now! This week was also FULL of green treats thanks to St. Patrick’s Day! Taste the rainbow From whoopie pies to cupcakes with colorful surprises, we’ve tried a LOT of these limited-time offerings to share our full reviews with you. Click here to see a FULL list & REVIEWS of the St. Patrick’s Day treats that are available in Disney World and Disneyland 5 — Big Construction Updates This week has also been an exciting one when it comes to construction updates. A number of new experiences are coming to Disney World soon, and it looks like work on some of them is truly moving along. For starters, late last week we got some NEW photos from inside EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy ride! ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) This week we also got to see some testing taking place with the ride vehicles for the new TRON Coaster coming to Magic Kingdom! TRON Coaster Testing While it’s not new, the return of the Walt Disney World Railroad is another thing fans are eagerly awaiting! This week, we saw some railroad testing taking place in Magic Kingdom. The train!!! But the refurbishment and construction news doesn’t stop there. Check out the links below for more updates: A popular Disneyland restaurant is closing soon for refurbishment Disneyland is fixing a BIG problem before Fantasmic! comes back Mickey’s Toontown is now closed in Disneyland for reimagining The EPCOT Experience is officially closed in Disney World See why the LONG waits at Tower of Terror could stick around for a while See ya soon, Toontown! Of course, other news was shared this week too. Take a look at those stories by clicking the links below: Facial recognition and 3-story screens? Check out the new terminal at the Orlando Airport Disney CEO Bob Chapek issued an apology following Disney’s response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Disney employees are planning walkouts in response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Showtimes have been announced for the return of 2 Disneyland nighttime shows See why the cost of your Disney rideshare is going UP Pride Pins Disneyland Paris has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccine requirement Get a look at some of the Spring Break crowds in Disney World and see why we warn you about them! The real prizes for EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival scavenger hunt have arrived and they’re pretty great! COVID-19 requirements have been updated for Disney Cruise Line sailings from Canada See why you might be paying MORE to share your Netflix account soon Check out everything coming to Disney+ in April The prizes are finally here! That’s it for the updates this week! What will next week bring? We can’t wait to find out. Be sure to check back with us for all of the latest Disney updates. Click here to learn about the COVID-19 testing requirement added for guests visiting Shanghai Disney Resort 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 Disney news from this week were you most surprised by? Tell us in the comments! The post The 5 BIG Disney News Stories from This Week That You Can't Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill has prompted a number of responses and actions from Disney employees, Disney’s CEO, Florida’s governor, and more. Rainbow Donut Now, another political figure is chiming in on the situation and inviting Disney to take a different step. A Quick History As a quick summary, the Florida Bill at issue is what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. The Bill’s formal name is the “Parental Rights in Education bill.” As ABC News notes, the “bill would limit what classrooms can teach about sexual orientation and gender identity.” The Hill shares that the legislation would “restrict mention of LGBTQ+ topics in classrooms that are not ‘age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.'” Disney released an initial statement regarding the Bill, which was shared through Good Morning America. In that statement, Disney shared that they feel that the biggest impact they can have in “creating a more inclusive world is through the inspiring content [they] produce, the welcoming culture [they] create here and the diverse community organizations [they] support, including those representing the LGBTQ+ community.” Rainbow Mickey ears Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, then sent a memo addressing the Bill. During the Shareholder meeting held in March of 2022, Chapek then issued another statement regarding the Bill. During the Shareholder meeting, Chapek shared that Disney was “opposed to the bill from the outset, but [] chose not to take a public position on it because [they] thought [they] could be more effective working behind the scenes.” The Bill has been passed by the Florida House and Senate, and is pending Florida Governor DeSantis’ signature. Rainbow Pins During the Shareholder meeting, Chapek also indicated that Disney would be “signing the Human Right’s Campaign’s statement opposing such legislative efforts around the country,” and “pledging $5 million towards organizations,” including the Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign then rejected Disney’s donation and issued a statement in response. We’ve also seen statements regarding this Florida Bill made by Disney Animation, Pixar employees, and more. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued some statements regarding the Bill and Disney’s response, Chapek has issued an apology following Disney’s response to the situation, and Disney employees have also planned walkouts in response to the Bill. Click here to learn about the Bill, what proponents and critics have said, and more. Response from California’s Governor Governor Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, recently chimed in on the situation. On Twitter, the Governor reposted an article from the LA Times regarding Disney employees who were reportedly “hurt” and “angry” over Chapek’s response to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Newsom then made a direct call to Disney and said, “Disney, the door is open to bring those jobs back to California – the state that actually represents the values of your workers.” Disney had previously announced that they would be moving THOUSANDS of jobs from California to Orlando. We also shared how Disney has made a big land purchase in Orlando for their new campus. The new campus is expected to be home to “more than 2,000 Cast, Imagineers and employees.” According to what had previously been shared, Disney expects that most of those Cast Members working in Parks, Experiences, and Products professional roles who are located in Southern California and are not fully dedicated to the Disneyland Resort, or the international parks business, will be asked to relocate to the new Florida campus. Lake Nona Town Center ©Lake Nona It appears that Governor Newsom’s comments are likely made in reference to some of these jobs that are being relocated. As we noted above, the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is pending the signature of Florida Governor DeSantis in order to become law. This is a developing situation. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates involving Disney and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about Disney’s response to the Florida Bill Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post California Governor Addresses Disney Following Responses to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been to Disney World in the last 15 years or so, you probably know all about Disney’s Magical Express. Disney’s Magical Express This magical transportation service previously transported guests from the Orlando International Airport to their Disney World hotel. Unfortunately, Magical Express was discontinued at the beginning of 2022, leaving guests in a bit of a lurch when it comes to getting to Disney World. But the good news is that there are plans for a high-speed train to connect the airport to Disney World. So what do we know about this new transportation so far? Let’s take a look! Disney’s Magical Express was discontinued on January 1, 2022. Now, guests can use a ride share service, rent a car, or use the Mears Connect or Sunshine Flyer services. BUT in a few years there will be another option — a Brightline train connecting the Orlando Airport to Disney World. Would You Take a Train to Disney World? ©Brightline We first heard of this in 2019, back when it was just an idea between the Brightline and Disney World executives. Now the idea has been put into action, and Disney World set to get a stop on the route of a high-speed train. But we’ve still got a few questions. Like, how much will this train cost? Where will it stop? When will it be finished? We’re going to take a look at all those questions and more. What Exactly Is a Brightline Train? Brightline is a train company that has trains in both Florida and California. The trains in Florida currently run to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. ©Brightline Brightline had plans to run a route from the Orlando International Airport to Tampa, and Disney World is located on that route, so it made sense to look into a stop there. ©Brightline According to Railway Technology, Brightline trains run at maximum speeds of 200 km/hr, which is about 125 miles per hour. Click Here to Learn More About the Brightline Train How Much Will It Cost? We haven’t heard any news on the cost of a Brightline train ride from the airport to Disney World. The closest thing we have to compare it to is the cost of a Brightline ticket from Miami to Fort Lauderdale — the shortest route in Florida right now at about 30 miles. Brightline ticket costs vary depending on factors like the demand on certain days and times, but the lowest cost ticket on that route appears to be priced at $17. Brightline Trains Ride shares from the airport to Disney World cost from $30 to more than $60 right now, and renting a car has been getting more and more expensive as well. But keep in mind that Brightline tickets are sold per person currently, and, of course, you can put your whole family in one rideshare or rental car and not pay extra. Lyft However, neither Brightline nor Disney has said anything about the actual prices. Brightline does run specials like “kids ride free with a parent,” and they sell multipacks of tickets at a discount. But it’s also possible that high demand will drive ticket prices up, resulting in a more expensive train ride that what we predicted. We will continue to update you as we learn more information on pricing. Mears Connect: First Reactions to the NEW Disney World Airport Transportation Will People Really Use It? Since the Brightline train would be new to Disney World and rideshares are so popular right now, we were wondering whether people would even use the train. So we asked our readers! More than 10,000 people responded to our poll, and most of them said they would use the train. Poll Results 88% of the people who responded said they were likely to use the Brightline train when it began service to Disney World. Especially if it’s free, why not take advantage of some fast transportation? But we’d love to hear your thoughts on this in the comments — will you be using the Brightline train? Where is the Stop Going to Be? This is an important question — the airport transportation buses, Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer, take guests directly to their hotels in Disney World. Clearly, a train can’t wind its way to every Disney World hotel and stop in front of the entrance. So once you board this new train, where will it be taking you? ©Brightline Brightline has said that the Disney World stop will be near Disney Springs, the shopping center located inside Disney World. In later announcements, Brightline revealed that they were looking at a few different possible locations for the route and stop, including possibly the Orange Parking Garage in Disney Springs, or some undeveloped land nearby. Entering Orange Garage The area shaded orange on the map below shows where Brightline is looking for the best location for the train stop. Map Overlaid ©Brightline| Orlando Business Journal | Map4News Wherever it ends up in that area, we know the stop will be near Disney Springs. Once you get to that stop, what happens then? 5 Ways to Outsmart Disney World How Do You Get to Your Hotel From the Stop? We’ve been wondering that too! Once you’ve arrived at the stop, you’ll be at a train station near Disney Springs somewhere, stranded with all your luggage. We’re pretty sure that Disney won’t actually leave guests stranded, though, which means there will need to be another form of transportation available to get you to your hotel. Disney Springs Buses Disney hasn’t said what that will be exactly, but we have a few guesses. There are already buses from Disney Springs to Disney World hotels — maybe guests can use these to get back? It doesn’t seem likely that guests will use the same buses as other guests going to and from the Springs, since getting your luggage to that bus stop and then holding it once you board the bus would be a pain. Plus, luggage isn’t actually allowed on Disney World buses, so this option won’t really work without some serious modifications. Inside the Bus Possibly there will be another charter-type service that picks up guests and their luggage and stops at various hotels on a route. Magical Express Maybe Minnie Vans (Disney’s rideshare service) will return to be available to bring guests back to their hotels. These vans are driven by Cast Members, and the system is powered by Lyft. The Minnie Vans are not currently running, since they were closed for the pandemic and haven’t yet reopened. Disney’s Minnie Vans Service But before they closed, the vans charged $15 flat plus $2.75 per mile, which was often times more expensive even than normal Lyft rides. For example, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is 6.4 miles away from Disney Springs, which means a Minnie Van ride to that hotel would cost $32.60. That’s only if the rates stay the same as they were before closing in 2020. Will Minnie Vans return soon? Other rideshare options are also available, and those typically cost anywhere from $12 (the cheapest option) to $60 to get from Disney Springs to the Contemporary. Rideshare sign We’re sure that Disney has looked into the issue of getting guests from the train station to their hotels, and we’ll let you know as soon as we hear what their solution is. Comparing the 2 Disney World Magical Express Replacement Services When Will the Train to Disney World Be Available? This is probably the biggest question that we’re all wondering — when can we actually use this train? We’ve got some bad news here: it’s going to be a while. Construction on the tracks connecting Disney World to the Orlando Airport hasn’t even started yet. Brightline has said that construction on that segment is supposed to begin in the first quarter of 2024 and finish sometime in the year 2026. Originally the train was supposed to be finished by 2023, but delays have pushed that goal back quite a bit. Brightline Construction Why is the train taking so long? Besides the normal delays in construction and the added problems that the pandemic has brought on, there has been some indecision about the actual route of the train. Brightline is considering two possible routes right now: one near State Road 417 and another near State Road 528. Potential Routes ©Brightline | Obtained via the Orlando Sentinel The one near 528 would be a lot more expensive (we’re talking billions of dollars here), but it would run through an area with more tourist attractions. Developers are hoping for more stops in these tourist areas, so they’re advocating for the 528 option. In addition, the 528 route would allow Brightline to have a stop at Universal Orlando, so Universal is pushing for that as well. In fact, Universal has offered to donate 17 acres of land for the tracks if that route is chosen. Universal Orlando The 417 route would be much cheaper, but Florida residents who live along that route are unsure about allowing a high-speed train to be built near their homes. In July 2021, the Central Florida Expressway Authority chose to indefinitely delay a decision as to whether to allow Brightline to build the train on the Road 417 route. ©Brightline Train We’ve seen some progress on the train when it comes to other segments of Brightline’s total route. Recently, the project hit a big milestone, with new tracks reaching all the way from West Palm Beach to the Orlando International Airport. The first train that will run on this route has also arrived at the airport station! Click Here to See the Current Progress of Brightline’s Tracks We’re hoping a decision will be made soon about the train’s route so that construction can get started quickly connecting the airport to Disney World. Even once construction on this section begins, we’re sure to see some delays. Right now we’re planning on boarding the train sometime in 2026. Click Here to See the First Train Arrive at the Orlando International Airport What are the Pros and Cons of the Train? Pro: It’ll be faster than the buses The high-speed trains can run at about 125 miles an hour, which is definitely faster than any Disney bus we’ve been on, though the trains typically run at slower speeds in congested areas. It’s about 17 miles from the airport to Disney Springs on State Road 528 and 20 miles if you take State Road 417. Disney Springs But we expect the train will be as fast or faster than driving a rental car, taking a bus service, or taking a rideshare — at least when it comes to getting from the airport to Disney Springs. Con: It’s gonna take a LONG time to be finished As we just mentioned, this train isn’t going to be available for a LONG time. The projected end date for the project is sometime in 2026. More Brightline Construction So even though it’ll be likely be speedy and convenient when it does become available, we’ll be waiting a long time to use this service. In the meantime, we’ll need to find another way to get to Disney World from the airport. Pro: It’s an easy, built-in way to get to Disney World Trains are a pretty hassle-free way to travel. All you need to do is buy your ticket and board the train. With ride-shares, you’ll need to have the app for whichever service you’re using, book a trip (which can sometimes be difficult if they’re in high demand), find the car you reserved, and calculate the driver’s tip at the end. Minnie Van Especially if you can book your train ride in advance, the Brightline is just going to be an easier way to get to Disney World without too much trouble. And it’s possible that the tickets will be cheaper for your family than most rideshare services. 6 Tips for Using Uber in Disney World Con: It takes you to Disney Springs, so there’s an extra stop If you use a rideshare or book a taxi, you can be dropped off right at the entrance to your Disney World hotel. With the Brightline train, the only known option at least initially will be the stop near Disney Springs. That adds an extra step of getting from that stop to your hotel. Disney Springs Buses We’re not sure what that step will look like (a bus, a rideshare car, a taxi, etc.), but it will likely add some time and maybe some expense to your trip. So will the trains actually be faster when all’s said and done? Depending on this leg of the journey, maybe not. Is This the First Time Disney Has Used a Train? The short answer: No! Disney actually uses trains to get guests from airports or other locations to their parks around the world. None of these are Brightline trains, but they’re operating with the same idea. In Japan, guests can get from the Narita Airport to the Tokyo Station via the Narita Express train. There they can catch the train on the JR Keiyo line to arrive at the Maihama Station, which is a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Disneyland. Train to Tokyo Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland also has a mass-transit train that runs from Sunny Bay (located near the Hong Kong International Airport) directly to the Disneyland park. So Disney has had some experience with using trains to get guests to their parks quickly and easily. That about sums up everything we know so far about the new train that’ll connect the Orlando International Airport to Disney World. Keep following DFB, because we’ll let you know about any more news on this project! Learn About the Transportation Services That Have Replaced Magical Express 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 ride the train from the Orlando Airport to Disney World? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Everything We Know About the High-Speed Train Station Planned for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has it all! Breathtaking views, fabulous dining, recreational activities, and you can even attend a university! Okay, it’s a Sangria University, but we feel confident that you won’t be skipping class here.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. We’re a little over two weeks into the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, but that hasn’t stopped us from visiting again and again to experience everything the fest has to offer! EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Our readers have started weighing in on their favorite festival snacks, and we’ve even eaten our way to a prize! But, if there’s one thing that always keeps us coming back to the Flower & Garden Festival for more, it’s all the merchandise — and now, one popular festival item is available online! The Orange Bird Minnie Ears have officially landed on shopDisney! ©shopDisney We spotted these in the parks about a week ago, but now you can get them without even leaving your house. They feature a green velvet headband and two orange slices for ears, one of which reads, “Squeeze me”! These are perfect for spring! Of course, there’s a large bow made from bright yellow satin covered in Orange Bird, and an Orange Bird metal figure in between the ears. There’s our little friend! They’re available now for $29.99, and like most Orange Bird merchandise could sell out rather quickly — so hurry on over if you want to snag this pair! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney merchandise news needs and more. Click Here to See the FULL Flower & Garden Festival Booth Menus 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 Have you checked out this year’s Flower & Garden Festival yet? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney's Newest Pair of Orange Bird Ears Is Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Are you in need of some retail therapy this week? ©Disney Disney has released a TON of new merchandise recently, and if you can’t make it to the parks for a shopping spree, then don’t worry — a lot of it is online! And today, we’ve compiled the list of the latest products to drop online, whether they’re hot new accessories or must-haves to celebrate your favorite movies. Turning Red Merchandise What’s hot this week? Well Turning Red just arrived on Disney+, and Disney is celebrating with a BUNCH of new merchandise to match. First up, we got a new collection from BoxLunch, including some very fun (and fluffy!) accessories. ©BoxLunch And after that, Disney released its own collection. It came with some pretty random items, including a plush, a blanket, and a collectible figures set. ©Disney We’re definitely thinking about grabbing that blanket and cozying up for a movie night soon. What about you? Shop the New Turning Red Items Here! New Ears Okay Minnie Ear collectors, we’ve got some new must-haves for you! First up, Disney released a pair of Turning Red ears for $29.99. The “Panda Power” design features a red panda on one ear and Meilin Lee on the other. They’re super plush! ©Disney Also landing on shopDisney this week was the Tomorrowland Minnie Ears, all decked out in their futuristic glitter! These sparkly ears have a purple bow with stars all over, and you can find them in both the theme parks and online for $29.99. All the glitter And, if you’ve been eyeing the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Ears since they arrived in the parks, now is your chance to get them! The Orange Bird Ears are now available online for $29.99. New ears alert!! And finally, the latest pair of ears available online is the Princess and the Frog ears from Baublebar. This glitzy pair is made with green velvet and trimmed with a little bit of sparkle. MORE new ears! However, you may want to consider the price on these before you purchase! Since they’re a brand-name accessory, they’re a little bit more expensive than the others, costing $49.99 per pair. Learn More About the Tiana Ears Here! Disney Pins And last but not least, we got a new Disney pin this week! A stunning new pin has joined the Disney Designer Collection, and it features Mulan. The hinged design has a window in the front so that you can see what it looks like on the inside! ©Disney If you want to order this pin, you can get it for $34.99 online now. And don’t forget to check out the other items from the Disney Designer Collection! Click Here to Order the Mulan Designer Pin! That’s everything new online this week! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on the merchandise released in the parks and online soon! Click Here to Check Out All the Minnie Ears Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy any of these items online? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Dropped 4 (!!) New Pairs of Ears and 'Turning Red' Items Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a D23 Gold Member comes with quite a few discounts and exclusive items. And, in celebration of its 13th anniversary, this Disney fan club is pulling out all of the stops! D23 Expo Poster The fan club provides unique experiences for its members including exclusive access to special events (like the HUGE D23 expo coming up this year), souvenirs, and inside looks at upcoming Disney movies and merchandise. And today, D23 is providing yet ANOTHER opportunity for members that you won’t want to miss! Starting Friday, March 18, 2022, at 9 a.m. PT, D23 Gold Member will get access to an exclusive online shopping event featuring unique collections from Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering exclusive campus store. There will be TWO collections available during this shopping event that originally debuted at the D23 Expo back in 2019 — the Sorcerer Mickey Collection and the Attraction Spiel Collection. ©D23 The Sorcerer Mickey Collection highlights the mascot of Walt Disney Imagineering (aka Mickey Mouse) as he is “playful, curious, innovative, inspired, and focused” describes Imagineer Mike Quinn. Sorcerer Mickey Topiary at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival And, the Attraction Spiel Collection harkens to classic Disney attractions and their recognizable spiels and catchphrases that are nostalgic to Disney fans and park guests. Think things like “the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” which can be associated with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and “Highway in the Sky” which many Disney fans will immediately recognize as a saying from the PeopleMover! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad So, it’s time to get to shopping! To grab this exclusive merchandise, you must be a D23 Gold member and log into shopDisney with the same email address you use for your D23 membership. And, as always, we’ll keep you updated on more member perks so be sure to stay tuned for the latest! Are You a Disney D23 Member? Check Out ALL the Perks You Can Get Right Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a D23 Gold Member? Let us know in the comments! The post Select Fans Can Shop An EXCLUSIVE Disney Collection TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for some Cajun-inspired eats and beignets, you’d probably enjoy a visit to the Scat Cat’s Club lounge in Disney World! Scat Cat’s Club Scat Cat’s Club is located inside Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort hotel, and you can grab appetizers (and cocktails) from 5PM to 10PM daily, though the lounge itself stays open till 12AM. They recently added two new menu items that involve beignets, so of COURSE we had to try them — and there are some UNUSUAL ingredients involved. Are you ready to eat some beignets with us? We’ll never turn down an excuse to eat a Mickey-shaped beignet, even if an oyster is involved (yes, an oyster!)! So much delicious food Let’s start out with the Scat Cats Beignets for $10, which is a trio of Mickey-shaped Beignets served with Red Pepper Jelly, Pimento Cheese, Green Goddess Dressing, and dusted with powdered sugar. Scat Cats Beignets If you want to talk about the dips, we might not be able to shut up. Y’all, these dips were UNREAL. The Pimento Cheese was classic and perfectly textured — not too smooth. We did kind of wish it had a little more pimento pepper flavor or sharper cheese, but it was still incredible. Pimento Cheese The Pepper Jelly was not hot like you might expect. Instead, the natural sweetness in the pepper jelly is the main flavor, with a little hint of peppery flavor, and the sweetness of the beignets and the jelly really complimented each other. Red Pepper Jelly And the Green Goddess Dressing was pretty much what you’d expect if you’ve ever had this dressing. Although it was good, when we got too much of the dressing on our beignet we didn’t think the flavors went well together. It wasn’t exactly bad, but it wasn’t great either. Green Goddess Dressing Two flavors that DID work well together were the Pepper Jelly and the Pimento Cheeese! We highly recommend combining them for an ultimate flavor combo. Note that the beignets weren’t super loaded with powdered sugar like they usually are, so the dough was just slightly sweet. We were really surprised by how much we enjoyed this, and we’ll totally be back for more soon. We recommend combining dips! Now let’s move on to the Oyster Beignet Po’Boy, which is a Mickey-shaped Beignet with Fried Oysters, Lettuce, Tomato, Cajun Rémoulade, and House-made Pickles and served with potato chips for $15. The biggest issue we had with this dish was the structural integrity of the sandwich because the beignet kind of fell apart under the Cajun Rémoulade. Oyster Beignet Po’Boy The oyster basically tasted like fried batter, but the house-made pickles and veggies were fresh and delicious. The chips were off the charts good, and they’re seasoned with something that reminded us of Old Bay seasoning. The Cajun Rémoulade added a little bit of heat too! While we did mostly like this, we probably wouldn’t get it again. The oyster didn’t really add flavor, and the sandwich kept falling apart. Check out that oyster! If you’re willing to get out of your Mickey beignet comfort zone, head over to Scat Cat’s Club to try these dishes, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food reviews! Check out our review of Mickey beignets 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. Would you try either of these dishes? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: You've NEVER Seen Beignets Like This Before in Disney World 👀 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We really, really, REALLY love Disney World. It’s kind of our thing. Spaceship Earth So it’s no surprise that we would, of course, think that Disney World is the number one vacation spot you should use those precious PTO hours and spend your paychecks on! But it looks like we’re not the only ones who think so, as Disney World was just ranked the number one tourist destination in the world according to a popular social media platform! With so many incredible places to travel throughout the world, travel booking website Next Vacay wanted to know what the top “bucket list” travel destinations were for 2022. So, they took to TikTok to find out according to Forbes. Magic Kingdom Based on the most-watched travel attractions and destinations on TikTok, Next Vacay discovered the top five travel destinations based on its popularity on the social media platform. And, here are the rankings, with Disney World taking the TOP spot: 5. Grand Canyon, Arizona (273.2 million views) 4. Taj Mahal, Agra, India (377.4 million views) 3. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (719.6 million views) 2. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE (1.9 billion views) 1. Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida (8.6 billion views) Disney’s Animal Kingdom That’s one CLEAR winner! This might come as no surprise, as we’ve been seeing some HUGE crowds flock to Disney World for spring break and for…well…really most of 2022 already. Magic Kingdom entrance So, is your TikTok filled with Disney videos? SAME. And, as firm believers that you can never have too much of a good thing, you can check out some of ours over on our TikTok account! We bring you along for all of the latest news and updates from Disney and, of course, LOTS of food! And, be sure to stay tuned here for more too! Click Here to Find Out Where You Should Go in Disney World for a Break from the Chaos Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about Disney’s ranking according to TikTok? Let us know in the comments! The post TikTok Has SPOKEN -- Here's How Disney World Ranks Among TOP Destinations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

STOP. You’re thinking of going to visit Disney World in 2022, huh? Well before you put on those Minnie ears and stroll right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., or scream your heart out on Slinky Dog Dash, there are some things you NEED to know. Are you ready to GO?! There’s a LOT to look forward to in Disney World this year. We’ve been holding out for a new rollercoaster for a while now and that’s not all! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration started on October 1st of 2021, but the party doesn’t show any signs of stopping any time soon. In fact, the 50th Anniversary celebration will run all the way through 2022 into the spring of 2023. With such a long run-time, it’s easy to forget what’s going on with the 50th Anniversary, so we put together a list of ALL our tips, tricks, and guides to help you navigate Disney World in 2022. General Your Guide to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! If you’re looking for a quick reference guide that will help give you an idea of what’s up with the 50th Anniversary, read this. Let’s Celebrate! This handy catchall page discusses ALL the new 50th Anniversary shows, decorations, dining, and more! It’s a great overview of the celebration and a wonderful place to start when planning your adventure. Click here for our FULL guide to the 50th Anniversary Celebration! The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Need a little help getting in the 50th Anniversary spirit? Not really sure how to celebrate the occasion? Nothing says ‘party’ like FIREWORKS! Check out our top 50 suggestions that will have you excited in no time! From getting a special button to riding classic rides, you can start here if you’re looking to plan the ultimate trip with a 50th Anniversary twist! Find Out How to Celebrate HERE! 10 Things You NEED to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary No need to worry that you’re forgetting something — DFB to the rescue! As Scar would sing, “Be prepared!” Click the link below and you’ll get to see our list of 10 things you’ll absolutely want to pack so that you’ll be ready to go on Day 1 at Disney World during the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Click here to Find Out EVERYTHING You Need for the 50th Anniversary! 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary We’ve been there, we’ve done that, and now we’re here to help YOU! Stick with us and you’ll navigate the parks like a PRO! Don’t make the same mistakes as us, follow our advice for a vacation full of smooth sailing during this extra special time. Read ALL of Our Best Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary HERE! Disney World Has Released Over 100 (!!!) Pieces of NEW 50th Anniversary Merchandise A BIG part of the 50th Anniversary celebration involves merchandise. There are new ears, shirts, stickers, CANDLES, hats, shoes, and so.much.more. New season, new merchandise Take a look at all the merchandise before your vacation so you can plan out all the must-get items on your wishlist and establish that budget. (And maybe buy a Disney gift card or two to help keep your budgeting in check!) Incredible! New 50th Anniversary collections just keep coming, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get all of the latest updates! Take a Look at the 50th Anniversary Merchandise HERE! And click here to see the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get without leaving your couch! Food ALL the Treats in Disney World For the 50th Anniversary Looking for a breakdown of ALL the 50th Anniversary-exclusive treats and snacks around Disney World? We’ve got you covered! Don’t worry, there are PLENTY of cupcakes to choose from! Enjoy a quick and easy itemization of each and every snack created for Disney World’s birthday, and maybe make yourself a list of snacks you want to try! Just remember that this list can also change! In early 2022 we saw some 50th Anniversary snacks go away, while new ones appeared. We even got a new specialty dish over at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Crooning Flowers Float We’re constantly keeping an eye out for any other changes and details, so check back with us for updates. Click here to See ALL the 50th Anniversary Treats that Were Initially Announced for Disney World Photos AND Reviews: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Eats and Treats! Okay, so you know the names of all those treats that are available as part of the celebration, but how do they taste? Which ones are worth it and which are a total skip? Lucky for you, we’ve tried SO. SO. SOOOO many new 50th Anniversary foods, desserts, drinks, and snacks! (And yes, our mouths were blue for like…ever. 50th is all about the blue dye it seems! ) Why is everything so BLUE?! You name it, we’ve probably reviewed it. Take a look at our honest opinions before spending your money on a potentially overpriced and underwhelming treat! Check Out ALL of Our 50th Anniversary Food Reviews HERE! And check out our video below to see 50 NEW snacks you’ll want in Disney World! MORE 50th Anniversary Snacks (Including GIANT Lollipops) The fresh snacks are great, but even the pre-packaged snacks have gotten a 50th Anniversary makeover! And yes, we have the photos to show you! Rainbow popcorn! If you’re looking for some souvenir inspiration or want to know what kind of snacks you’ll find, take a look at this post! Click HERE to Discover All the 50th-Themed Snacks! DFB BRACKET: Our Readers Rank Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Treats! Don’t want to just take our word for it? Our readers have tons of helpful feedback too! That’s why we made a giant food bracket full of 50th Anniversary treats! We’re hungry! Torn between two tasty-looking snacks? See what everyone else voted to keep (and what to skip) before you head to the parks! Take a Look at the Ultimate 50th Anniversary Bracket! Our Readers’ Pick for THE BEST 50th Anniversary Snack in All of Disney World! Who won the bracket? Don’t worry, we would never leave you hanging! 50th Celebration Hot Dog Find out the results of the food bracket and see if you agree with the #1 BEST snack in Disney World! Find Out Who WON the Bracket Competition HERE! Ranking ALL the 50th Anniversary Treats in the Magic Kingdom Speaking of rankings, we made a list ranking each special treat in Magic Kingdom! Mr. Toad Dome Cake Check out our rankings so you can narrow down your choices and avoid a snack that just doesn’t deliver compared to the other treats in the park. Click HERE to See Our Ranking of Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary Treats! Ranking All the 50th Anniversary Treats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is full of iconic rides AND delicious treats, but there can only be ONE top 50th Anniversary treat. 50th Anniversary Sandwich Cookie How do the snacks in the park stack up? Read our post and find out! Find Out How We Ranked ALL of the Hollywood Studios 50th Anniversary Treats! Ranking ALL the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Were there any Animal Kingdom winners in the 50th Anniversary food department? We’d say YES! EARidescent Firefly From colorful drinks to savory snacks, we’ve broken it all down to show you what we think about all the 50th Anniversary treats in Animal Kingdom. Check Out Our Ranking of Disney’s Animal Kingdom 50th Anniversary Treats HERE! Ranking All the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Of course, we couldn’t exclude the ultimate foodie park in our rankings! Just one of MANY 50th Anniversary Treats in Disney World! While EPCOT doesn’t have as many exclusive new treats as some of the other parks, we still found some great new foods and drinks! Click HERE to see How We Ranked EPCOT’s 50th Anniversary Snacks! Entertainment Disney Enchantment — Magic Kingdom We won’t deny it. It was sad to see Disney’s Happily Ever After fireworks show leave the Magic Kingdom , but luckily a NEW show has replaced it! We fireworks Along with the fireworks came dessert parties and more sweets! We’ve got FULL reviews of the dessert parties (including the ones that take place before the fireworks, during the fireworks, and after the fireworks). Disney Enchantment Fireworks Party Learn all about the new nighttime spectacular, complete with more projections, new fireworks, and a new soundtrack by clicking the link below. Click HERE to See More About Disney’s Enchantment! Harmonious — EPCOT Over in EPCOT, Harmonious now lights up the World Showcase every night in a stunning display full of projections, water effects, a unique soundtrack, and more! (Again, a moment of silence quickly for those still sad about the loss of IllumiNations.) Harmonious One thing that could make or break your experience is standing in a bad spot for the show. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our FULL photo guide of the best and worst spots to view Harmonious in EPCOT! Strawberry Trifle Dining packages are also able to be booked for Harmonious at select restaurants, and we’ve got a FULL review of this experience here. Find Out EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Harmonious Here! KiteTails — Animal Kingdom While some of the other parks got nighttime spectaculars for the 50th, Animal Kingdom got a new daytime show called KiteTails. This show has had quite the special reaction with audiences! And some people (including quite a few on our team) are DEFINITELY on the KiteTails hype train. Let’s just say, giant kites being pulled around on fast-moving jet skis can lead to some pretty epic moments (and epic, yet purposeful falls ). Disney KiteTails Take a look at the kite-tastic show on the water and let us know your thoughts! Click HERE to See KiteTails in Action! Beacons of Magic Hopping back to time in the parks at night, one special thing the 50th Anniversary brought with it are new “Beacons of Magic” looks and effects for the 4 major park icons (and EPCOT’s is actually a permanent new look!). Spaceship Earth Beacon of Magic Some of these nighttime “Beacon of Magic” looks are truly spectacular and a must-see during your trip. Click here to see the new nighttime looks for all 4 of the Disney World icons Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — EPCOT New ride alert! Aside from new snacks and entertainment, Disney World’s 50th Anniversary has also brought some new RIDES with it too! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure debuted not too long ago in EPCOT. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Learn all about the adorable new attraction and find out some hidden secret details about it before you go explore Paris with Remy! Learn About Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure HERE! NEW 50th Anniversary Cavalcade — Magic Kingdom Oh, yeah, and there’s a new 50th celebration cavalcade in the Magic Kingdom, too! Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade The cavalcade features Mickey, Minnie, and some of their friends all dressed in their 50th best. It’s a 50th Anniversary treat you won’t want to miss. Click HERE To see the NEW Cavalcade! But Wait…There’s MORE! And that’s all just the tip of the iceberg!! In terms of 50th Anniversary celebrations or new things that have arrived during the 50th, we’ve already experienced the opening of La Crêperie de Paris and Steakhouse 71, the arrival of the Fab 50 Golden Sculptures, a 50th Anniversary celebration at California Grill, an update to the Electrical Water Pageant, and SO MUCH MORE! New 50th Anniversary scene added to the Electrical Water Pageant And there’s more to come, including MagicBand+, “Hey, Disney!”, and more. Just keep in mind that 50th Anniversary offerings can come and go or change at any point, so be sure to see what’s available during your trip. By the time you read all these posts, you’ll be the most knowledgeable vacationer in your family! But don’t worry, there’s plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned for even more Disney news and information. Click here for more about how to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to Disney in 2022? 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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! We’re celebrating the lucky holiday by eating (duh!). We’ve been trying a LOT of green treats lately! There are a ton of new foods and drinks available in both Disney World and Disneyland, like special cocktails, sweet treats, and even an alarmingly green corn dog (no, seriously!). We’re trying out everything we can, so come along with us to check out another new treat over in Disneyland! This is the new Pot of Gold Churro! It has arrived for St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Disney. Pot o’ Gold Churros The new dessert is churros rolled in Key Lime pie sugar, drizzled with white chocolate sauce, dusted with gold and green sprinkles, and served with a side of whipped cream. You can get them over at California Churro for $6.99. Let’s dive in! Although we usually prefer the churros in Disneyland Park to the ones in Downtown Disney, we really enjoyed this holiday version! The Key Lime pie sugar was the strongest flavor, and it made this treat a little less sweet and a little more tart than most churros we’ve tried. And aren’t they just so pretty? So pretty! The white chocolate balanced out that tartness a little bit, and the whipped cream sweetened it as well! Tart and delicious! The sprinkles didn’t really add much in terms of flavor, but we liked the little crunch they brought to the party! In general, we thought these churros were very refreshing (which isn’t usually a word we use to describe churros!) because of the tart and bright flavor. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland food news and reviews. Click here to see ALL of the St. Patrick’s Day food at Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try this green and gold churro? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Tried a REFRESHING Churro in Disneyland (Huh?) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An old Irish proverb says “May the road rise up to meet you.” In our case, it’s more like “May the snacks rise up to meet you,” because that’s exactly what they’ve done today! Disneyland in Anaheim, California St. Patrick’s Day snacks have officially made their way to both Disney World and Disneyland, and we’re doing what we do — trying them all! We’ve eaten our share of hats, rainbow-topped donuts, bright green cupcakes, and more. But we’re just getting started, because it’s now time to try out a St. Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pie! For this treat, we’re heading over to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland. The Holiday Cart there is FULL of fun, new St. Patrick’s Day and Easter treats! But we’re looking for one in particular. Grand Californian Lobby The St. Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pie is a chocolate whoopie pie filled with vanilla buttercream and rolled in shamrock sprinkles. St. Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pie It looks a lot like the normal, non-holiday version of this treat, but with a little St. Patrick’s Day twist! Tasty! We thought this was a really tasty treat, and the chocolate cake was very moist and rich. The filling was nice and fluffy, and we thought the ratio of cake to filling was just about perfect. Inside If you’re trying this treat, be ready for a LOT of sugar. Between the cake, buttercream, and sprinkles, you’ll be on a sugar high for the rest of the day! In general, we think this is a simple and delicious treat in Disneyland (and kids especially will like it), but it’s not necessarily the most exciting option available. So we enjoyed it, but we probably won’t choose it over funnel cake fries or a specialty churro next time! Very sweet! If you want to try this whoopie pie out for yourself, you can grab it for $10. Stay tuned, because we’ll be reviewing EVERY St. Patrick’s Day treat we can get our hands on at Disneyland AND Disney World! Here’s The FULL LIST of St. Patrick’s Day Treats at Disney World & Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be trying out any of Disney’s St. Patrick’s Day treats this year? Let us know which ones you want to try in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney Treat Wins “Most Likely To Give You a Sugar Rush” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World, which means there are a TON of green foods, special parties, and some fun photo ops! St. Patrick’s Day PhotoPass on Sunset Boulevard We’ve been having a grand ol’ time trying out green cakes, cocktails, cupcakes, and more. But, on this holiday, we want to know what makes YOU feel lucky when you’re in Disney World. So, we asked our readers — and here’s what they said! There were a lot of fun answers from our readers about what makes them feel lucky, but many people had the same overall sentiment — they said they feel lucky just BEING in Disney World! We completely understand and agree. St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World Other readers of ours mentioned feeling lucky whenever there are little to no lines and they get to walk right on to rides. That for sure is an amazing feeling — especially if the wait time says there’s a long line but then you actually end up barely waiting at all! We love a low wait time! Another reader mentioned feeling lucky when they get to go on rides multiple times in a row, which is way easier to do when there isn’t a line! We’ll ride the Safari again and again! A similar sentiment was expressed about low crowds. With how busy things have been in the parks lately, we definitely feel lucky when we experience a low crowds day! Look at that! Low crowds! A lot of people also said that they feel lucky thanks to that Disney Magic from the amazing Cast Members around Disney World! Cast Members really do love to spread some pixie dust. Cast Members And, you can make sure they’re appreciated by giving the a cast compliment! Find out more about how to show your appreciation to Cast Members here! Some of our readers said that snagging hard to get dining reservations makes them feel lucky. We feel that, as dining reservations have been kind of hard to get recently! Plus, it’s a huge relief to have all of your dining plans figured out before your trip. Be Our Guest We had some more specific responses as well, like a reader saying they feel lucky to eat breakfast in Cinderella Castle without a reservation. WHOA! Eating at Cinderella’s Royal Table without a reservation?! That’s pretty unheard of, so luck would have to be on your side! Cinderella’s Royal Table! Another reader said they feel lucky while walking down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom and watching the parades. And now, the parade is BACK in Magic Kingdom, so you can feel all the luck in the world while watching your favorite characters. Festival of Fantasy Parade! One reader mentioned feeling lucky when they see that awesome number 13 on the Tower of Terror wait time sign! You wouldn’t think the most unlucky number could be lucky, but it very much is over at Tower of Terror. The sign is usually set to 13 minutes when there is barely a wait at all for the ride. You know what that means! Speaking of rides, another reader said getting to sit in the front row of Expedition Everest makes them feel lucky! You can politely ask a Cast Member to see if they’ll let you wait for the front row, but you can also be randomly assigned to it, which could be lucky, depending on how scared of the ride you are! Expedition Everest Note that Expedition Everest is closed right now for refurbishment! Click here to read more about Everest’s long closure A really cool story one of our readers mentioned was when they watched the fireworks in Magic Kingdom near the area where Tinker Bell comes in to land after flying down from Cinderella Castle. Tink blew them a kiss, so they got a little bit of extra pixie dust from the famous fairy! Tink! The answer that probably resonated the most with us was from a reader who said they feel lucky when they get to the bus stop at their resort and right at that moment, the bus they need to get on pulls up! Our reporters know better than anyone else that this is probably one of the luckiest things that can happen during your Disney day! Disney Bus And finally, a reader had a more humorous response saying they feel lucky in Disney World if they end the day with a dollar or two still in their pocket. We hear you, there! Saving a little bit of money on your trip is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Cinderella Castle is magical at night! Overall, most people said they feel lucky just to BE in Disney World, which we think is wonderful! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to check out all of the St. Patrick’s Day foods we’ve tried in Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What makes you feel lucky in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Guests Respond: What Makes You Feel LUCKY In Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and to say that we have been EATING our way through the holiday would be an understatement. In fact, we’ve eaten SO MUCH green stuff that our tongues might be permanently stained green — but, we’re not done just yet! Vivoli il Gelato We’ve had adorable green cakes (with a RAINBOW inside), a GIANT green cake slice, green cupcakes with GOLD inside (well, kind of), and more. But, one of the most common themes of these St. Patrick’s Day treats? MINT! And, now we’re ready to tackle another chocolatey minty snack, so here we go! Today we stopped by Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs to pick up the new Mint Cookies and Cream Shake! It’s made with Mint and Cookies and Cream Gelato, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Crushed Oreos. One important thing to note here: IT’S NOT GREEN. Mint cookies and cream shake Even better? This shake is quite tasty — the mint to chocolate ratio is just right! It gives off all the Thin Mints and Andes Mints vibes and fans of mint chocolate chip in any form are sure to enjoy it. It’s not green! And, there’s a BONUS treat on top — crushed Oreos! It adds a great crunch to the treat whenever you get a bite and smaller pieces are also mixed into the shake itself. But, all in all, you definitely need to like the mint and chocolate flavor combo to enjoy the actual shake. LOTS of Oreos on top If you want to try it for yourself, this limited-time treat is available now through April at Vivoli il Gelato for $12. And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB because we’re eating ALL the St. Patrick’s Day treats at Disney World and more so that you know what you should (and shouldn’t) try during your next trip! Here Are ALL the Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like mint and chocolate flavors together? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Why Mint Chocolate Chip Fans Will Want to Go to Disney Springs ASAP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s bracket season, y’all! We’ve got our March Madness brackets all filled out, and we’re ready for all the victories, upsets, and maybe even some Cinderella stories along the way. But right now, we’re talking about a very DIFFERENT kind of bracket, and it’s possibly even MORE fun than the basketball one. EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Today, we’re kicking off the official 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Madness! We’ve got a great lineup of eats, treats, and drinks, all competing against each other to see which one ends up on TOP. To vote for your favorites along the way, follow us on Instagram and check our stories each day. That’s where the match-ups will take place, and we’ll report on the results here on the blog! We’ve already got the results in for part of Round 1, so let’s take a look at which snacks emerged victorious. We chose 64 of the most popular (or underrated) eats and drinks of this year’s Flower & Garden Festival to compete in the bracket challenge. Are you ready to see which ones made it past Round 1? Spoiler alert: you’re not. There’s already been a couple of VERY unexpected upsets! Get ready for some upsets! We’ll just be covering half of this round in today’s post, with 32 of the snacks represented here. Get your victory dances ready, cause we’re diving in now! First up is the clash of the Potato Pancakes, with the Potato Pancake with Applesauce competing against the Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham. Both of these snacks are located at the Bauernmarkt booth. Potato Pancake with Applesauce vs. Potato Pancake with Ham In this round, the savory emerged victorious, but not by much! The Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham won with 53% of the votes. Click here to see our review of the Potato Pancakes! It’s a classic against a rookie for the next match-up, with the Toasted Pretzel Bread from Bauernmarkt challenging the new BLT Scone from Cider House. We thought that scone was actually super tasty, but it didn’t even stand a chance in this bracket madness. Toasted Pretzel Bread vs. BLT Scone The Toasted Pretzel Bread won by a landslide, with 83% of the votes. See our review of the NEW BLT Scone here. Up next, we’ve got the Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly against the Tuna Tataki Bowl. Pork or tuna — which is your choice? (Either way, both can be found at the Citrus Blossom.) Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly vs. Tuna Tataki Bowl Apparently, our readers prefer pork belly because the Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly won with a whopping 80% of the votes! Click here to see our review of these eats. Now we’re going to get controversial and bring up that Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop! Don’t knock it ’til you try it though — it’s surprisingly delicious! You can get it at the EPCOT Farmers Feast booth. It’s up against the gorgeous Grapefruit Tart from the Citrus Blossom booth in this match-up. Grapefruit Tart vs. Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop Unfortunately, that cheese popsicle couldn’t hold its own against the stunning tart, and the Grapefruit Tart won with 64% of the votes. See our review of that unusual Goat Cheese Pop here. We’re hopping back to the savory side of things with the Chilled Potato and Leek Soup challenging the Char-Grilled Bison Rib-Eye. Both are located at EPCOT Farmers Feast. Which will emerge as the winner in this competition? Chilled Potato and Leek Soup vs. Char-Grilled Bison Rib-Eye The Char-Grilled Bison Rib-Eye took the crown here, with 73% of the votes! See our review of these eats here! The next match-up was pretty close, with a 14% difference between the voting results. It’s the lovely and trendy Avocado Toast against one of the most classic comfort foods of all time: Shrimp and Grits. These can both be found at EPCOT Sunshine Griddle. Avocado Toast vs. Shrimp and Grits Trendy won over classic this time, with the Avocado Toast taking 57% of the votes. Curious about these eats? See our full review here. The next pair-up feels pretty healthy, with Grilled Street Corn on the Cob challenging Seared Verlasso Salmon. Both of these snacks come from the Flavor Full Kitchen. Can the veggie take the crown? Grilled Street Corn on the Cob vs. Seared Verlasso Salmon Turns out — it can! The tasty corn won with 76% of the votes. See our review of these eats here! Remember how we promised some unexpected upsets? Well, this next match-up was one of the most unexpected of all. It’s basically like a first-seed team being knocked out right at the start of the tournament. We matched the Strawberry Mousse from Flavor Full Kitchen against the Frushi from Hanami. If you’ve ever been to the Flower & Garden Festival, you might already know how popular that delicious Frushi is. It’s basically a staple at this point! Strawberry Mousse with Chocolate-Crisp Pearls vs. Frushi But it was taken down in Round 1 by the Strawberry Mousse! With a shocking upset at 58% to 42%, Frushi is already out of the competition. See our review of Frushi here! The next challenge was less surprising, especially if you’ve already read our reviews of these snacks. It’s the Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre against the Pan Bagnat Classique, both from the Fleur de Lys booth. Croissant au Fromage de Chevre vs. Pan Bagnat Classique There’s nothing WRONG with that Pan Bagnat Classique, but the Croissant was simply *chef’s kiss.* And it emerged victorious with 87% of the votes! See our review of these items here. Next up are two VERY different dishes, with the Salade de Lentilles à la Lyonnaise from Fleur de Lys against the Corned Beef Hash from EPCOT Sunshine Griddle. Slade de Lentilles vs. Corned Beef Hash Just going off of appearances, we can totally see how the Corned Beef Hash won with 87% of the votes! But check out our review of these snacks, because sometimes looks can be deceiving… . See our review of the Salade de Lentilles here! We’re turning to the drinks now, with the Grand Mimosa Cocktail facing off against the La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushie (both from the Fleur de Lys booth). Grand Mimosa Cocktail vs. Rose Frozen Slushie The Rose Slushie is an icon at this EPCOT Festival, and it retained its crown with 62% of the votes! See our review of these drinks here. Up next, we’re matching up the Chicken Yakitori against the Beef Tataki, which can both be found at the popular Hanami booth. Chicken Yakitori vs. Beef Tataki Chicken Yakitori took the W here, with 67% of the votes. See our review of the Hanami booth here. One of the sweetest match-ups of this round has to come from the Honey-themed booth! It’s the Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread against the Lavender Honey Mustard Chicken Flatbread. Both can be found at the Honey Bee-stro. Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon vs. Lavender Honey Mustard Chicken Flatbread The flatbread made a decent run, but ultimately the Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread took the lead and won with 60% of the votes. See our review of the Honey Bee-stro here. On to one of the most POPULAR booths at this year’s festival: Jardin de Fiestas in the Mexico pavilion! But which item here is the best? It’s the Enchilada de Mole Negro against the Taco Vampiro. Enchilada vs. Taco Vampiro In this match-up, tacos took the crown! The Taco Vampiro won with 68% of the votes. See our review of this very popular booth here! We’re sticking around Jardin de Fiestas for another classic match-up — the battle of the Margaritas. It’s the Poppy Flower Margarita against the Hypnotic Margarita! Poppy Flower Margarita vs. Hypnotic Margarita Floral flavors beat out mezcal here, with the Poppy Flower taking 68% of the votes. See reviews for both of these drinks here. Our last match-up is all about Arepas! From La Isla Fresca (the Encanto-themed booth), we’re matching up the Arepas with Shrimp against the Arepas with Chorizo. Arepas with Shrimp vs. Arepas with Chorizo With just an 8% difference, the Shrimp Arepas took the lead and won this match-up! See our review of the Arepas here! That’s it for now on the results of Round 1 of this year’s Flower & Garden Festival Madness. We’ll be back soon with the other half of the results. Remember to visit our Instagram and check out our stories to vote on your favorite snacks! And keep following DFB for more of the latest food news from Disney World. Click here to see ALL the eats and drinks available at the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. 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 Which of the results surprised you MOST from this part of Round 1? Let us know in the comments! 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Spring is in full swing over in Disney World and there is so much to do and see! Springtime in Disney World We’re experiencing everything Disney has to offer for St. Patrick’s Day, and who could forget the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?! But today, we spotted ANOTHER springtime surprise that is brand new this year — let’s check it out! Every year around Easter, we can rely on Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to roll out an EPIC display of decorated Easter eggs. And, while we’re expecting these to come back again, now you’ll be able to EAT some chocolate too at The Grand Cottage! Grand Cottage You may know of the Grand Floridian’s GIANT gingerbread house they create every year around the holidays — well, this all-new shop in the Grand Flo lobby is pretty similar, just with seasonal springtime snacks instead! How cute is that?! The shop doesn’t open up officially until tomorrow, but we were able to stop by today to get a peek at the menu! It looks like we’ll be treated to things like a Crispy Cereal Egg, Raspberry Minnie Fudge, a Baby Chick Lemon Cupcake, Confetti Cake Flavored Popcorn, and more! Grand Cottage Menu Plus, the classic Easter Hot Cross Bun has returned at the top of the menu! This fresh bun is traditionally served warm and features cinnamon and raisins inside. Hot Cross Bun And, we couldn’t forget about those Grand Eggs! These are more than just your average chocolate egg (as they should be considering they cost $18 a piece!) — the dark chocolate egg is actually filled with jelly beans! The Grand Egg The Grand Cottage will be open daily from 9:30AM to 5PM beginning March 18th through April 18th, so be sure to plan to stop over at the Grand Floridian if you’re visiting! And, we’ll be making our own visit to give all these treats a try so stay tuned to DFB for a review! Click Here to Read About the New DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort 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 stayed at the Grand Floridian? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK At The NEW Pop Up Treat Shop Inside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! We’ve been celebrating in Disney World by eating food, of course. St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World We’ve tried special treats from Gideon’s Bakehouse, fun cupcakes, green cocktails, and more — and we’re not slowing down any time soon! So, come along with us to try out another brand new green treat! This is the Luck of the Irish Petit Cake over at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! It has layers of praline with wiskey-scented vanilla chiffon cake and Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur pastry cream. How fun! This was a very soft and light cake on the inside! It is covered in fondant to make it look like a little leprechaun hat. This design with the belt made it somewhat difficult to cut into though, as it is not edible — it’s a piece of ribbon! It go to the point where it was a bit of a hassle to eat. It’s VERY green! The Bailey’s and whiskey flavors are strong and reminded us of how alcoholic a rum cake is. If you enjoy alcohol in your desserts, this is a fun option! A little handheld cake But, the best part of this cake is definitely the RAINBOW inside!! Taste the rainbow Yep, there’s a whole rainbow inside of this little hat, and it’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! So bright inside! If nothing else, this cake is a very photogenic and festive treat you can get to celebrate the holiday! It’s available for $22 at Amorette’s from now until March 20th — so hurry over and grab it if you want it! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and updates. Click here to see ALL of the ways you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Part of Disney World’s New Cake is Hiding Inside! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival in full swing, it’s been a busy few weeks in EPCOT! Spaceship Earth A popular attraction closed in EPCOT last week, and we also noticed the arrival of Spring Break crowds. This week we tried some plant-based dishes and did some shopping too! Come along with us. EPCOT Food Updates We tried two new plant-based dishes at Sunshine Seasons, and while we REALLY enjoyed one dish, the other…was not our favorite. First up is the Jackfruit Gyro, which is made with jackfruit served with pickled onions, red peppers, fresh cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce on a pita. While we did enjoy the onions and cucumbers, that’s about all we liked. This dish is served cold, and we wished the jackfruit had more seasoning. Gyro But we did enjoy the Vegetable Korma, which is made with plant-based chicken and cashews, peas, carrots, onions, and rice. While we didn’t love the plant-based chicken, we thought this dish had a great coconut curry flavor, and it was cooked well AND a good portion size! Veggies on veggies Both of these plant-based dishes are $9.99 at Sunshine Seasons! Read our FULL review of these two plant-based items here! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop At Creations Shop, we spotted a fun new Suitcase Pin for $14.99. Suitcase Pin The pin actually opens up to feature Mickey carrying a suitcase! Suitcase Pin Want to check out a really interesting item? Italy Pavilion At Il Bel Cristallo in Italy, there was a huge Hand-Painted Elephant Mask, which we noticed featured a Klimt motif in the paint job. The price? A whopping $2,700. Elephant Mask United Kingdom Pavilion At Sportsman’s Shoppe we found a Union Jack Mini Suitcase full of English cream toffees for $15.95. Union Jack Suitcase of Toffees Plush United Kingdom Mickey was also restocked! He costs $29.99. Mickey Let’s make another pavilion stop — in Japan! Japan Pavilion Mitsukoshi in Japan had new cups with sealable lids for $14.95 each. We spotted them in pink and yellow, and you don’t have to screw the lid on! Cups with Lids There’s one last stop to make. World Traveler And finally, at World Traveler, Plush United Kingdom Minnie was restocked for $29.99! Minnie That’s all for now in EPCOT! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Check out these favorite EPCOT treats — now available in other Disney Parks! 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 been to EPCOT recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: TWO Vegan Dishes and a ,700...Mask?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are back with our latest edition of “Stories from the Parks,” featuring some mouth-watering content from the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival that is sure to have your stomach rumbling! View the full article

What’s the BEST place to watch all of your favorite Disney movies and series? Why, it’s Disney+ of course! ©Disney The streaming service has become incredibly popular since it launched in 2019, and now you’ll find everything from classic movies to Marvel original series to Pixar short films. In April 2022, there’s a lot more exciting content coming to the streaming platform…and we’ve got the full list! Friday, April 1st Herbie: Fully Loaded PREMIERE Better Nate Than Ever ©DIsney Wednesday, April 6th NEW EPISODE Moon Knight NEW EPISODE The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Friday, April 8th Chasing Mavericks The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Wednesday, April 13th PREMIERE Scrat Tales NEW EPISODE Moon Knight NEW EPISODE The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Wednesday, April 20th NEW EPISODE Moon Knight NEW EPISODE The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder ©Disney | Marvel Studios Friday, April 22nd PREMIERE Polar Bear PREMIERE Bear Witness PREMIERE Explorer: The Last Tepui PREMIERE The Biggest Little Farm: The Return Wednesday, April 27th PREMIERE Sketchbook NEW EPISODE Moon Knight ©Marvel That’s the full list of content that will be coming to Disney+ next month! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on the latest Disney media. Click Here to See Everything Coming to Disney+ This Month! 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 show on Disney+ currently? Tell us in the comments! The post EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in April! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Look, we’re not against trying unusual Disney snacks, but this one was a lot to digest, to say the least. Disney California Adventure A GREEN corn dog is a bit much, no? Still, we felt compelled to add this unnaturally colored snack to our day, partially because it’s only available for ONE day, and also because it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Come celebrate with us while we eat another green snack! Corn Dog Castle at Disney California Adventure introduced 3 brightly-colored menu items for St. Patrick’s Day. These items are actually the exact same as their normal snacks, with one BIG difference — they’re all dyed VERY bright green! We’re a little nervous to try these new green concoctions (abominations?), but we’ve got to live up to our honorable reputation as the Disney food experts, so we’re diving in. Corn Dog Castle The one-day-only St. Patrick’s Day menu lists the Hot-Link Corn Dog for $9.99, the Original Corn Dog for $9.79, and the Cheddar Cheese Stick for $8.99. All three are coated with green batter, and they come with a mandarin orange or a small bag of chips. We’ve gotta say, as far as first impressions go, these snacks aren’t looking awesome right from the get-go. Green Corn Dog We won’t lie to you — when we saw these snacks for the first time, we thought of Dr. Seuss: “We do not want green corn dogs, we do not want them, Sam I Am.” Green Hot Link That outside color just doesn’t look very appetizing… . They don’t look…great. For reference, this is the color we were expecting to see on the outside of these snacks, based on Disney’s promotional picture. ©Disney And as bad as the outside color is, the batter is even more shocking once you break it open! It’s a bright green color on all three snacks. WOW Believe it or not, though, the corn dogs and cheese stick all tasted the exact same as the normal versions of themselves. They were very tasty, with a slightly sweet batter and lots of flavor (especially in the hotlink!). Still very tasty! We couldn’t find any difference at all between these snacks and the normal versions except that…well…they’re VERY bright green. The shocking color is the only difference. So if you’re in Disney California Adventure today and want to try a classic Disneyland snack with a fun St. Patrick’s Day twist, head straight to Corn Dog Castle! Corn Dog Castle Well, there you have it, folks. A green corn dog is still very delicious (as long as you keep your eyes closed). If you want to try it, you have TODAY ONLY to make your way to Disney California Adventure! And if you just can’t stomach the bright green color, don’t worry — the normal versions of all three snacks are still available. Keep reading DFB for more Disney food reviews! Check out a FULL list of St. Patrick’s Day treats in Disneyland and Disney World here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try a GREEN corn dog? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: GREEN Corn Dog in Disneyland (Yes, It’s a Thing) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article