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We recently found out that a BRAND NEW food spot was coming to Disney World, and today, we finally got to try it for ourselves! New food spot! It’s called Local Green, which is an Atlanta-based restaurant that specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options. The new location is a food truck over in Disney Springs, and the menu looks pretty exciting! So, let’s dive on in and try a bunch of new food! Local Green’s mission is “to redefine healthy, affordable food for all by creating an ecosystem based on trust and accountability.” They say on their website that they provide a culinary experience focused on health that tastes good and helps you feel good, while giving you a cultural experience that “binds us as a community.” Local Green’s Story The menu is listed on the side of the truck… Local Green Orlando Menu …and there is a QR menu available as well! QR code Menu But, that’s not all — they also have paper menus available with some more in-depth descriptions of the food. A more detailed look at the menu We started off our meal with the Monsta, which is a sandwich with pan seared jumbo shrimp, house made slaw, sliced beefsteak tomato, and sriracha mayo for $15.99. This is a completely pescatarian item! It is truly a “Monsta” sandwich! The shrimp had a nice char on them with some great flavor from the blackened seasoning. They were just a bit over-salted to us, though — but that might have just been something particular to our experience! You might want a few napkins for this one! The sriracha aioli was delicious and added a nice kick, and the tomato was fresh and juicy. The house made slaw was also good and brought a good crunch to the sandwich. And, the brioche bun was great, because it’s hard to go wrong with those! A look inside! Next, we got the Badu Wrap, which is a vegan spinach tortilla wrap filled with kale, quinoa blend, red onions, tomatoes, nutritional yeast, and locally sourced kale dressing for $13.99. This dish, as you can probably tell, is completely vegan! So GREEN! We thought this wrap was super tasty! The tortilla was nice and all of the veggies were fresh and crisp, giving the wrap a good crunch. The dressing in the wrap is slightly sweet, which adds another interesting note to the overall taste. This is a simple but delicious wrap for plant-based eaters, or just someone who wants some fresh veggies while in Disney Springs! A great way to eat your veggies Finally, we got the Air Fries for $5.99. Fries time!! These fries were OUTSTANDING. They were our favorite thing we tried (are you surprised?!). To us, they tasted like Arby’s curly fries, minus the curl. They were crispy crunchy and absolutely delicious. Just LOOK at how crispy they are The fries actually had a bit of a kick to them from some chili and garlic seasoning, so they’re not just your average French fries! The next time we get them, we’re going to ask for a side of that sriracha aioli on the side to dip them in. We’d come here just for the fries, TBH! Overall, this new spot is filling a big need in Disney Springs — that need being more accessible vegan and pescatarian food. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something different than your typical pizza or chicken fingers, or if you want some tasty vegan and pescatarian food. We can’t wait to try the other things on the menu! All of our food! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and reviews! Click here to check out a delicious NEW breakfast item in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going over to Disney Springs to grab a bite from Local Green? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Uh, Does this NEW Spot Have the BEST Fries in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Several Disney movies and TV shows have received recognition recently at various award shows! West Side Story ©Disney WandaVision and The Mandalorian were nominated for Emmys, West Side Story received SAG nominations and is nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars, and 3 out of the 5 movies nominated for Best Animated Feature Film are Disney movies. One of those animated movies nominated is Encanto, and there will be a very exciting performance from the movie at this year’s show! “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” will be performed at the Oscars this year, according to Variety. This will be the first live performance EVER of the popular song from Disney’s Encanto. ©Disney Encanto is also nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at this year’s Oscars, as well as Best Original Score, and Best Original Song for “Dos Oruguitas.” Bruno is not nominated for Best Original Song, because it was not submitted for consideration. ©Disney It has not been mentioned yet who will perform the hit song, but we’ll keep an eye out for any news! ©Disney The 94th Academy Awards are on March 27th, 2022 at 8PM EST, so make sure to turn in for the performance if you want to see it! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates. Click here to see ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ get a REWRITE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching the Oscars this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The First-Ever LIVE Performance of This Disney Song Will Be at the Oscars! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is magical almost anywhere, but this time of year is just a little more special at Disney World. The holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios From the gingerbread houses to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and the Christmas trees to the elaborate decorations, Disney World KNOWS how to make the holiday season festive and bright. And it turns out, the 2022 holiday season is also going to be a little more DAPPER at Disney World. Dapper Day has announced 2 holiday outings at Disney World this year! If you’re not familiar with Dapper Day, it’s an unofficial event where guests flock to Disney World dressed in their finest vintage and retro outfits. If you’ll be in the parks during the holiday season, you can take part in this fun event too! Dapper Dans-inspired looks in Disney World for Dapper Day! The holiday outings for 2022 will be on Saturday, December 10th, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Sunday, December 11th, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ©Dapper Day On those days, you can get ready in your most dapper outfit and head into the parks to see everyone else dressed up as well! Please note that you will still need a valid theme park ticket and park pass reservation to attend both events. 2021 Dapper Day We’ll be sure to let you know about other events at Disney World, so stay tuned for more! Stock up on the latest Dapper Day looks at an upcoming pop-up shop in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending the holiday Dapper Day outings? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out When Holiday Dapper Days Are Coming To Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’ve got a major piece of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney World, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney parks veteran. Tree of Life Our advice is to keep an eye on Disney World’s calendars — not just for park hours, but also for entertainment options that have scheduled showtimes because those showtimes can change. Case in point — one popular show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is switching up its schedule SOON. That show is the very popular Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King, and according to the Disney World calendar, showtimes will change as of April 25th, 2022. Harambe Theater Instead of 8 daily shows, there will be 7 daily shows on most days, starting on April 25th. Recently, showtimes have been at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, and 5PM. However, beginning on that day, the 1PM showtime will not be available on weekdays and Sundays. ©Disney It looks like Saturdays will continue to have 8 shows per day, including the 1PM showtime. This change is, more than likely, only temporary. Disney often switches up the number of shows based on how crowded the parks are. We’ve seen showtimes cut AND we’ve seen more added. But there are still plenty of chances to catch the show, and like we said — be sure to check the showtimes on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app before your trip! RAWR And don’t forget that this summer the Tumble Monkeys will be returning to the show! If you’ve missed these monkeys as much as we have, you might want to start planning your visit to see their return. We’ll let you know when we get an exact date for their return to the show. Tumble Monkeys As always, we’ll keep you updated on Disney World entertainment and showtimes, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Check out more Animal Kingdom showtimes 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. What’s your favorite part of this show? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Disney World Show Is REDUCING Showtimes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might think that trying to eat at Disney World with dietary restrictions would be super difficult, but there are a TON more options now for all kinds of diets! Plant-based soft serve in Disney World There are a lot of items that are gluten free, as well as those that are plant-based, and some vegetarian options. Actually — there’s a whole BOOTH at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival that serves plant-based food! But, if you’re looking for some plant-based food that’s not just temporarily in EPCOT, we just tried out 2 dishes over at Sunshine Seasons and are here to give you our honest review! We started with the Jackfruit Gyro for $9.99. This is jackfruit served with pickled onions, red peppers, fresh cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce on top of a pita. The whole dish is plant-based! Gyro Unfortunately, we did NOT like this gyro. It’s all served cold, and the jackfruit definitely needs to be seasoned more and served warm, in our opinion. It also has a bitter, weirdly sour flavor to it that made us not even want to take another bite once we got the aftertaste. Yikes The saving grace (kind of) were the veggies on top. The fresh cucumbers and pickled onions added SOME flavor to this, but not enough to make us like it. The veggies helped a little The tzatziki on the side seems to be made with coconut oil because it has a very strong coconut flavor to it. And, it was oily, like how the Coconut Lime Dole Whip was when we tried it a few months ago. This is not going on a list of our favorite plant-based items! The pita is also cold and stale. Our reporter put it best by describing this whole ordeal as “a haunted house of a pita sandwich.” We would only suggest eating this if you’re REALLY hungry and need something quick that you can take with you on the go. Otherwise, go get the BBQ Jackfruit Burger over at Regal Eagle instead, because it’s WAY better. They’re not even in the same league. BBQ Jackfruit Burger Next, we got the Vegetable Korma. This is plant-based chicken with cashews, peas, carrots, onions, and rice. Veggies on veggies Thankfully, we LOVED this dish, which was a huge relief after that whole gyro debacle. This one is delicious and has a great coconut curry flavor. The rice was even cooked well and had enough salt, so it tasted good on its own or when combined with the rest of the dish. This is also a big portion size, which makes it a good value at $9.99. This is filling! We weren’t a huge fan of the plant-based chicken, but it was diced up pretty small so it wasn’t overpowering. But, if they switched this to all veggies, we think we would order it often when visiting EPCOT! Eat your veggies! If you’re a plant-based eater and looking for a dish that has a lot of flavor, this is a great choice. But, if you’re kind of freaked out by fake meat, we’d suggest not grabbing this item. This does not in fact taste like chicken Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews! Click here to check out the healthy new spot now at Disney Springs! 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 these items while at EPCOT or are you heading straight to World Showcase? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: ONE of These Disney Snacks Is a Home Run. The Other…Not So Much. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even on our days off, the GRIND doesn’t stop for our amazing team of reporters! When you visit the parks pretty much every day, you start seeing Disney stuff everywhere you go. Outside of the Disney parks, there are several ways you can get ahold of some nice Disney merchandise. Of course, it’s no secret that Target has a TON of Disney products (and even some Disney Parks items), but recently, we happened to find some Disney merch in an unexpected place! Joffrey’s Coffee is SO good! There are only a FEW Joffrey’s locations in the U.S., but it turns out that you can get some of that sweet, sweet coffee in ANOTHER place! In Disney World, there are several Joffrey’s locations in the parks and resorts. Over in Disney Springs, there’s even an entire Joffrey’s store where you can order a drink or bring home a bag of Joffrey’s coffee! But for those of us who don’t have the time to go all the way to Disney, there might be another option. Joffrey’s store in Disney Springs There we were, minding our own business in HomeGoods when we found some Joffrey’s coffee! We found two different flavors, and both were $7.99. What a FUN surprise! Look what we found! First, we spotted this Banana Bonanza medium roast coffee, which has a brown sugar and banana flavor. HomeGoods, have you been hiding some of our FAVORITE coffee in your stores this whole time?! Our minds were a little blown. The best part is that it’s CHEAPER than in the parks! This one sounds pretty good! There was also a medium roast blend called Minnie Mouse Bloomin’ Brew, which has a “rich and well-rounded taste.” If you’re looking for a more traditional coffee, this sounds like the one for you. We’re not sure if this coffee is sold exclusively at our local HomeGoods, or if it’s available everywhere; but there’s no harm in checking on your next browse around HomeGoods, right? Instant add to cart There you have it! Next time you go to HomeGoods, check out the food section — you never know what you might find! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. NEW Menu Items are Coming to a Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried Joffrey’s coffee at home? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Your Next Disney Coffee Fix at...HomeGoods?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Shots are a fun way to make your PhotoPass pictures in Disney World, well, more magical. PhotoPass Photographer A Magic Shot is when a PhotoPass photographer adds something extra to your picture, like a Disney character or special effect! We’ve seen some really fun ones at Disney World, like one that makes it look like you have fairy wings sprouting from your back and another that shows you hanging out with the Hitchhiking Ghosts from Haunted Mansion. Now, there’s a special HOLIDAY Magic Shot — but it’s only here for a limited time! The new Magic Shot is all about St. Patrick’s Day. For a limited time, you can get a fun photo that looks like you’re blowing confetti made up of gold Mickeys and green shamrocks. How cute! You’ll just hold up your hands and pretend like you’re blowing away confetti, and the PhotoPass photographer will add in the confetti as a special effect. New Magic Shot! And if you’re wondering about those cute ears our reporter is wearing, they’re the NEW Princess Tiana Minnie Ears! New ears alert! We found them today in the Magic Kingdom, but they’re also available online. Click here to check out the Tiana Minnie Ears! If you want to try out the St. Patrick’s Day Magic Shot, you’ll need to head to the parks ASAP — it’s only available through March 20th, 2022. So be sure to ask a Disney PhotoPass photographer for the shot if you want to make sure you’ll get it! We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Learn about PRIVATE photoshoots in Disney World here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World Magic Shot? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out Disney World's New LIMITED-TIME Magic Shot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We paid a few visits to Disney World’s WILDEST park recently. Want to join us? Animal Kingdom There’s a LOT going on in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we made sure that we spotted alllll the fun. Let’s check out everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Zuri’s Sweets Shop Let’s start with the food news! You KNOW that’s our favorite. Over at Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Africa, there were a few additions to the bakery case like this tasty-looking Caramel Butter Bar for $4.49. Caramel Butter Bar Pecan fans will be pleased to spot this Pecan Cluster for $4.49 too! Pecan Cluster AND, check out this PHOTOGENIC S’mores Rice Krispie for $5.49. We HAD to give this treat a try. S’mores Rice Krispie Unfortunately, this krispie wasn’t QUITE as tasty as it looks. Still, if you love s’mores, it might be up your alley. Click here to see our REVIEW of the S’mores Rice Krispie! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates DinoLand U.S.A. We don’t have anything SUPER new to report when it comes to construction, but we DID take a spin on TriceraTop Spin to get a view of the currently vacant spot where Primeval Whirl has been removed. We can’t WAIT to see if something cool comes to this area. The Former Location of Primeval Whirl Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile Now, on to the merchandise! Over at Island Mercantile, we spotted a 50th Anniversary Reusable Silicone Straw for $9.99. 50th Anniversary Reusable Silicone Straw Plus, this spot has a new pin! Take a look at the Floating Down Main Street Donald Pin for $19.99. Floating Down Main Street Donald Pin Discovery Trading Co. Nearby, Discovery Trading Co. had a FASHIONABLE Kids’ Minnie Denim Jacket for $49.99. Kids’ Minnie Denim Jacket Looking to accessorize? Snag this Scrunchie Set for $16.99. Scrunchie Set And, guess what? This spot also had the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection with the Mickey Ears for $34.99… Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection …the Key for $29.99… Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection …the Loungefly Backpack for $85… Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection …and the Pin for $29.99. Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection We gotta say we are FANS of this line. To see more of this collection, click here! Riverside Depot Looking to stock up on some new items for your home? Riverside Depot has you covered. Check out this Plate Set for $39.99. Plate Set Bonus! We spotted that these cute Jars were restocked as well. Jars You can also snag a Mickey and Friends Bath Toy Set for $24.99. Your littles might love this! Mickey and Friends Bath Toy Set AND there’s a cool 50th Anniversary Pin for $12.99. 50th Anniversary Pin Mombasa Market Finally, we’re headed over to Mombasa Market in Africa where we noticed the center display has been swapped for plush toys instead of wood carvings. Mombasa Market Plus, this spot has a Coffee Plant that you can pick up for $28.99! Coffee Plant And that’s the latest from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! As always, stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss ANY Disney World updates! Want to see more Animal Kingdom updates? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: LIMITED-EDITION Ears and A S'mores Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

St. Patrick’s Day means Disney World treats are going green, and one Disney World Resort hotel is releasing not one, but TWO new holiday treats. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Recently we tried the Good Luck Charm milkshake from The Drop Off Pool Bar at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort hotel, and it’s hard to imagine another treat topping this tasty adult milkshake. But another Art of Animation location decided to give it a try! We’re heading to another food location at Art of Animation Resort hotel to try another NEW St. Patrick’s Day treat! Landscape of Flavors is a colorful quick-service spot where you can find typical food court dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus some seasonal treats! Landscape of Flavors Available from March 13th through the 19th is the Luck of the Green Cupcake, a chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème and topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer for $5.79. If you’re the type of person that gets VERY excited about Shamrock Shakes (read: you like mint-flavored treats), you are the target audience for this cupcake. It’s VERY minty, but on the plus side, your breath will smell nice and fresh! The chocolate cake is nice and moist — just the way we like our Disney cupcakes. No dry, crumbly messes for us, please. There are so many new treats for St. Patrick’s Day! Listen, friends, this is a pretty basic cupcake with some minty flavors. In fact, the cupcake didn’t really have much going on, which made the minty flavor really stick out. After a few bites, we picked up on some slight toothpaste vibes, but if a strong minty flavor doesn’t bother you, you might like it! This wasn’t our favorite mint treat, but it wasn’t the worst thing we’ve had, either. Like we said, it’s a pretty simple cupcake. That is one CLEAN cut, isn’t it?! You can find the Luck of the Green Cupcake at Landscape of Flavors through March 19th, so don’t wait too long to try it! Keep following DFB for more Disney World food reviews! Check out our review of the limited Good Luck Charm milkshake 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 this cupcake? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There’s an Aggressively Minty Cupcake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wondered what it would be like to eat like Oprah Winfrey? Well, you can come CLOSE to it in Disney World (kind of)! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is located in Disney Springs and is owned by — as you might guess — Chef Art Smith who has cooked for some big names like Oprah and President Barack Obama and competed on Iron Chef America and Chopped All Stars on The Food Network in the past. Here you’ll find all the southern comfort food you could ever want (including a moonshine bar!), but soon you won’t have to head to Disney World to try some of the chef’s signature dishes! Last year, we learned that Chef Art Smith would be opening his first restaurant at the Orlando International Airport called Sunshine Diner in Summer 2022 and now he has revealed some details about the menu! ©Chef Art Smith According to The Orlando Sentinel, Smith is looking to “bring back the American diner” but, not in the way that we might think when we hear the word “diner.” His plans involve more than just cheeseburgers, fries, and milkshakes! ©Chef Art Smith Smith shared that the “modern-day diner” menu will feature a “full bar, fresh fruit and key lime pie” among many other things. He also noted that “Diners of old were more meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and roast beef, and hamburgers and patty melts and things like that. I love all that stuff, but we’re going to have a lot of healthier options, too. We’re going to have plant-based options.” ©Chef Art Smith If all that sounds like airport-fare you’d like to enjoy, you won’t have to wait much longer! The diner is expected to open this summer in the new terminal at the Orlando International Airport. And, it won’t matter when your flight is — Sunshine Diner will be open 24 hours, seven days a week! ©Greater Orlando Aviation Authority The Polite Pig will also be getting a second location in the terminal, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates on these two locations! And, in the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Learn more about the new terminal at the Orlando International Airport 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. Let us know in the comments! The post What To Expect On The MENU At Chef Art Smith’s New Orlando Airport Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom can get a bad rap when it comes to food. Everyone tends to give all the glory to Cheeseburger Pods (which we can’t deny are delicious) and forget about the other awesome places to eat — you just have to know WHERE to look! Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery is a hidden GEM! One of the hidden gems is Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, which is located in the Africa section of the park near Kilimanjaro Safaris. We love hitting up this spot for a morning coffee without a long line and some sweet treats, but they also serve up a few savory items too! We’ve already stopped by to try the Spiced Potato Hand Pies and the Marinated Chicken Flatbread Sandwich and now we’re headed back to see if the newest menu addition is a worthy replacement for the Red Chili Hot Dog. New to the menu is the Marinated Pork Flatbread for $10.49! It features a slice of pita bread with Marinated Pork topped with Cucumber-Tomato Salad, Harissa Aïoli, Greens and served with Seasoned House-made Chips. We spy a new menu item! Now, this one is less of a “flatbread” and more of a pita sandwich, but we certainly aren’t complaining! In fact, we liked the pita (which is served warm) BETTER than the regular flatbreads you’ll find in Disney World. And, all those toppings together WORK! YUM! It all starts with the moist and flavorful pork and then you’re on the flavor train thanks to all those African spices. And, when we say spice, we more so mean that there’s a lot of garlic, chili, harissa, and maybe even curry flavors in there rather than it actually being hot spicy. The produce adds a nice fresh crunchy texture to balance out the warm meat and pita too! But, with so much packed in there, we found that eating this got messy. Look at all that goodness! The chips really are just your run-of-the-mill Disney chips, but they make for a GREAT spoon to get all the meat and veggies that fall out while enjoying the flatbread. Chips make a great spoon! We would definitely order up this flatbread again — and, you might even find us reaching for it over a Create-Your-Own Satu’li Bowl at Satu’li Canteen! But, if you’re not a fan of African spice, then you’ll probably want to pass on this one and opt for something a bit simpler. You could always reach for those beloved Cheeseburger Pods or find something that makes you feel like you’re eating “healthy” theme park food without all the spices at Satu’li Canteen or head over to Pizzafari for some Italian-style dishes. Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new eats and drinks that pop up in Animal Kingdom and around Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! See what hotel is hosting a SPECIAL Easter brunch for one day only 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. Have you ever eaten at Kusafiri? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Could a Hidden Spot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dethrone Cheeseburger Pods? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We dare you NOT to smile when you see the NEW Disney World balloon! Balloons! It’s hard not to smile at any Disney World balloon, right? We love seeing new ones pop up, and we know a lot of you like to see them too! Most recently, we saw a balloon covered in other balloons (Disney balloon inception). The holiday balloons are also a lot of fun, especially the Christmas and Halloween ones. But now, a NEW Easter balloon has arrived! Last year’s Easter balloon just had Thumper from Bambi on it. As cute as that rabbit is, we’re excited to see that this year’s balloon has FIVE of our favorite Disney characters. And what makes it even cuter is that they’re all stuffed into an Easter basket together! There’s a new balloon! The Easter balloon is yellow with Kingdom of Cute-inspired artwork on it of Chip ‘n’ Dale, Donald Duck (looking as grumpy as always), Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse. And they’re all wearing rabbit ears! Maybe that’s why Donald is grumpy — we don’t think he really wants to be a rabbit! SO cute We found this new balloon on Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom. Although balloons like this usually run around $14, we were told this one was $15 — so this looks like another price increase in the parks. If you want to grab the adorable Easter balloon, it will be available for a limited time, so you’d better hurry! We’ll let you know if we spot any other Easter merchandise at Disney World, so stay tuned. Here Are The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary 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 buy balloons when you’re at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Did We Just Find the Most ADORABLE Disney World Balloon? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so Disney World might not exactly be New York City — this isn’t the City That Never Sleeps, after all — but it isn’t the sleepy early bird vibe either! Spaceship Earth at night While Disney World is obviously a mecca for kids and families, there are actually LOTS of ways of adults to stay entertained late at night! Even waaaaay past our bedtime at midnight! Though many (many, many!) restaurants and attractions close up shop earlier in the evening, there are parts of Disney World that don’t go to sleep super early. Moonlight Magic has been paused for a LONG time! In fact, for night owls out there, you’ve got several options for things you can do at midnight! Listen to Dueling Pianos at Jellyrolls At the heart of all the nightlife action on Disney’s BoardWalk, Jellyrolls is a good time if you’re able to stay up a little later! Piano battle at Jellyrolls The dueling piano bar is a SUPER fun time for adults, filled with spirited music, hilarious antics, and great drinks! AND it’s open until nearly 2AM! Click Here for the Ideal Timeline for Planning a Disney World Trip Dance Your Sleepless Heart Out at Atlantic Dance Hall Got pent up energy? Take it out on the dance floor at Atlantic Dance Hall, located right next door to Jellyrolls on the BoardWalk! Atlantic Dance Hall Open 8PM until 1AM Thursday-Sunday, this vintage Atlantic City-inspired club sports a fun ’40s-esque motif, with music from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and TODAY! The whole vibe is a blast, the music is reliably entertaining, and the drinks will keep you dancing until the wee hours! If You’ve Done ALL 25 of These Things in Disney World, We’ll Be Seriously Impressed! Pair Cocktails With Entertainment at The Edison For one of the most unique and offbeat late-night destinations in Disney World, linger a little at The Edison in Disney Springs. Greeted with Champagne! The 1920s-style, steampunk-inspired restaurant and bar, is an entertaining spot for twilight sips and snacks, with theatrical performers roving around on stilts or doing acrobatics. Feeling peckish? Try the “Clothesline Candied Bacon,” served on a little clothesline, and pair it with an Old Fashioned cocktail. Right now, the The Edison has been closing at 10PM, but it was known for late-night hours in the past, and we expect to see them return soon! Click Here to Find Out Where You Can You See LIVE Music in Disney World Have a Disney+ Marathon in Your Room Some Disney entertainment doesn’t even require leaving your room! Case in point: Disney+ is a thing that exists, with endless magical entertainment right at your fingerprints, from the cozy comforts of your Disney bed! Disney+ just hits different here Perhaps you’re still hopped up on energy from your day in the parks, or you’re inspired by nostalgic rides. Whatever the reason, there’s never a wrong time to enjoy a Disney movie marathon in your room, no matter how late it keeps you awake. The Pros and Cons of Staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort — Click Here Get a Whole Chicken From Picabu Previously open 24 hours (!), Picabu is a casual American comfort food spot that gets wildly overlooked in the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Nowadays, while it’s no longer open every hour of the day, it IS a late-night option until midnight! Picabu So this means, should late-night cravings arise for tacos or Mexican Corn Pudding or, ya know, a WHOLE CHICKEN, you know EXACTLY where to go. Check you my Disney Experience app to see if your hotel’s quick service restaurant is open late as well! Click Here for Our 25 BEST Disney World Snacks for 2022 Go For a Late-Night Stroll Going for a casual stroll in Disney World can be a tad challenging during the day, when the sun is scorching and the crowds are out en masse. At night, though, things are MUCH different. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas If you’re looking for a little leisurely exercise, might we suggest a calm and comfy walk along the well-lit Disney BoardWalk, or the trail connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? The peace and quiet feels great, and it’ll put you in the mood for a restful night of sleep once you’re done! Ever Wanted to Take a Fitness Class IN a Disney Theme Park? Now You Can! Get a Nightcap at Dahlia Lounge Located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and open until midnight each evening, Dahlia Lounge is a reliable — and chic! — spot for a nightcap in Disney World! Plus, it’s a LOT less of a noisy scene than that other late-night bar, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Do note that both are open until midnight though! So pick whichever one is more your scene. Tequila Daisy Try a boozy warm drink, like the Café Carajillo with brandy and espresso, or polish off your day with a Vino Daiquiri or Tequila Daisy. Whatever you choose, rest assured it’ll be cheers-worthy! 11 of the Best Disney World Restaurants for Your Birthday Dinner — Clikc Here! If All Else Fails, McDonald’s Sometimes you don’t really want a fancy cocktail or a whole chicken. Sometimes what you really want is chicken in McNugget form. That’s where the Disney World McDonald’s comes in handy! Disney World McDonald’s Located near Animal Kingdom, with late-night hours to satisfy happy meal cravings after midnight, the massive McDonald’s is always there for you when the need strikes. Just be prepared for the longest drive-thru line EVER. Goofy Toys at midnight? Yes please. So whether you’re looking to dance, walk, drink, or McSnack, there are lots of options for midnight cravings in and around Disney World! EVERY Late-Night Dining Option 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. What is your favorite thing to do late at night in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Things You Can Do in Disney World at Midnight first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

March is Women’s History Month and Disney is celebrating with FOOD! Encanto Treats! Well, they’re not just celebrating with food, but there are a lot of new eats and treats in places like Disney World this month for the occasion. We’ve tried a dessert inspired by one of the leading ladies from the Star Wars universe, as well as some treats inspired by the women of Disney’s Encanto AND by some famous female Imagineers. And now, we’ve got a savory item to try! These are the Chorizo Arepas! They’re also inspired by the women of Encanto. They are cheese arepas topped with chorizo, red pepper and onion-egg scramble, arugula, and sliced avocado. You can find them over at the World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort or at Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for $9.49. We finally get Encanto arepas! As you can see, this is a pretty big portion of food! It’s definitely a filling way to kick off your Disney World day. The arepas themselves have a great texture, and the chorizo and red peppers add just the right amount of spice to the dish. Do you think these have magical healing powers? The eggs were cooked well and there was just enough onion to add flavor, but not be overpowering. The avocado and arugula brought a nice freshness to the arepas, too! So colorful! Basically, each element is good on its own, but when you combine them all together in one bite, they’re terrific! A fun way to start your day! Do be aware though that the arugula is lightly dressed in what tasted like a lemon vinaigrette to us. This did cause the greens to wilt pretty fast, so don’t take too long before you dig in! Eat up! If you want a hearty meal and don’t mind a little bit of spice, you will probably love these! But, if you’re looking for something sweeter, or can’t take the heat, you might want to grab something like a Mickey waffle instead! Although, we do have to admit that we tried a little bit of maple syrup with the arepas and it was INCREDIBLE. So, that combo could definitely be a good contender for a nice sweet and spicy breakfast. We want these to stick around! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and reviews! Click here to see our review of the other Encanto foods we recently tried! 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 drizzle some syrup on these arepas? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: STOP — We Just Found Your New Favorite Breakfast in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we kicked off The World’s Most Magical Celebration here at Walt Disney World Resort, I shared that our Disney VoluntEARS would be bringing all the love, joy and EARidescent excitement of the 50th Anniversary to you, our Central Florida family, through the 50 for 50 Disney VoluntEARS Challenge. So far, hundreds of VoluntEARS have […]View the full article

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After a hard day of waiting in lines, waking up early to book a Genie+ reservation, and walking ALL over Disney World, you deserve to let loose and party! Disney seems to know exactly what we like, because we’re suckers for specialty foods and drinks, and we ESPECIALLY love shortened wait times. Typhoon Lagoon So, all that sounds great, but how does it work? Well, over in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, there’s a special event RETURNING to Disney World that will grant allll our party-going wishes! Disney just shared that H2O Glow Nights are RETURNING to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! This late-night event has been unavailable since 2020, so it’s been a pretty long time since we’ve been able to splash around with Partysaurus Rex! Partysaurus Rex at H2O Glow Nights! We’re still waiting for an official opening date, so stay tuned for more information! In the past, H20 Glow Nights was sort of like an After Hours event, but in a water park! Guests had access to shorter wait times, a DJ dance party, and some exclusive treats! Banana Fosters Sundae We can’t WAIT to find out more about the return of this fun event! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! BREAKING: Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant is REOPENING in Disney World This Year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever attended an After Hours event? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: H20 Glow Nights are RETURNING to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at Disneyland Paris, in order to thank, celebrate and honor our cast members, cast were invited to two exclusive “30th Anniversary: The Cast Celebration” evenings that took place on March 8-10, 2022 at Disneyland Park. To celebrate the recent launch of the 30th Anniversary celebrations at the resort, cast members were welcomed by Natacha […]View the full article

Disney’s new cruise ship is set to take its maiden voyage this summer! ©Disney After some delays due in part to the global pandemic, the ship will now set sail in July instead of June. We’ve been keeping up with the development of the ship, including what entertainment will be on board, as well as the restaurants, attractions, and more. Now, we’re getting a closer look at the shows on the Disney Wish! On the Disney Wish, there will be 3 shows, and 2 of them are brand new! First, we have the return of Aladdin — A Musical Spectacular. The 2 brand new shows are Disney The Little Mermaid and Disney Seas the Adventure! In a new video from Disney, we get a look at never-before-seen concept art and some footage from the development process of these shows. Let’s take a closer look! Aladdin Show As we had learned before, The Walt Disney Theatre is inspired by the “fantastic floral worlds of the animated classic Fantasia.” ©Disney We’ve seen a look at the concept art of the stage, but some new details were revealed in the video! There is a closer look at some of the sketches for the design around the stage, featuring a fantasy forest environment with animals. ©Disney Here’s another look! Disney says they’ve made the theatre prime for special effects and projection mapping to enhance their storytelling. ©Disney We also got some sketches of the entrance to the theatre, which shows a bust of Walt Disney. ©Disney And, here’s another sketch that looks to be an entryway into the theatre. ©Disney We’ve already seen some concept art of The Little Mermaid show on board. ©Disney But, we also got a new look at the concept art for some of Ariel’s costumes in the show! ©Disney And Disney Seas the Adventure stars Goofy as he takes a journey through some familiar Disney stories and songs! ©Disney You can take a look at the full video below! We can’t wait to see what these shows look like in real life! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Cruise Line news and updates. Click here to learn more about the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be booking a trip on the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Look at the Shows Coming to the Disney Wish! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are joining in to Celebrate Her Story by showcasing the talented pastry chefs behind just a few of the sweet treats from both coasts. View the full article

We’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to eat at a SERIOUSLY underrated restaurant. Hollywood Studios Granted, this spot hasn’t been a top priority for us in the past. With some really fun restaurants in the park — like 50’s Prime Time Café or Woody’s Lunch Box — we used to write off this spot as not worth the money or stomach space. But recent updates have pulled the eatery back into the game, so let’s head in to check out the grub! ABC Commissary is a quick service restaurant that you might not even have SEEN in Hollywood Studios. It’s located behind the Frozen Singalong building, to the left of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway if you’re facing the attraction. ABC Commissary This restaurant is themed to look like a movie studio cafeteria. So the idea is that you’re on the production team of a movie and you’re taking a break from the show biz to grab lunch with your fellow workers. ABC Commissary area In the past, we’ve been pretty underwhelmed by the atmosphere and eats at this spot. But when the restaurant reopened in October 2020, the updated menu had us re-thinking everything! The new food items were super tasty, and there was plenty of seating and fairly low prices. ABC Commissary at Hollywood Studios We definitely think this spot wins “most improved” over the last couple of years, but is it really worth a visit if you’d have to skip the Totchos or Ronto Wrap? We’ve got all the details to help you make a decision. Atmosphere One great thing about this restaurant is that it’s located in a pretty central area. It’s just at the end of Hollywood Boulevard (next to the Chinese Theater), so you won’t have to go clear across the park if you’re in any of the other lands. You’ve just got to make your way back to the middle. Let’s go in! Heading inside, you’ll first walk through the entrance, which is flanked by palm trees. You are in Hollywood, after all! Entrance There are glass barriers with the ABC logo on them, and you can also take a look at some displays of props and pictures from shows produced by ABC. Display from the Conners The ordering stations are located right past that hallway, but note that this restaurant is ONLY using Mobile Order right now. You cannot order from a Cast Member at the stations. So you’ll need to order from the My Disney Experience app on your phone and then head inside once your order is ready. Click here to learn how to use Mobile Order in Disney World. When we were here recently, that entrance hallway was actually crowded with guests who didn’t realize that Mobile Order was required. Everyone was standing around and ordering from their phones and then waiting for their pick-up time to arrive. Instead, you should order your food before you even arrive at the restaurant and ideally just after you get into the park. Then you can choose a later pick-up time and everything will be all set for your meal. Ordering early ensures you’ll get the pick-up time you want! Counters Once you’ve got your food, you can head into the dining room. The dining room is pretty basic, which makes sense because it’s themed after an employee cafeteria. There are two large dining rooms, each with booths as well as standard tables and chairs. Dining room | 2021 There are some TVs playing ABC shows, and there are more props and photos to check out here! Tables and chairs | 2021 Some of the tables are shared, meaning that multiple parties will eat at the same table. And note that there is also plenty of seating outside, and some of the tables there are covered with umbrellas! These are located on the right-hand side of the restaurant (if you’re facing the entrance). Outside seating All of the available seating is a big bonus at this restaurant. Seating at other quick service spots like Woody’s Lunch Box can fill up fast, and it might be difficult to find a table there. But there is a LOT of room here to sit down, cool off, and enjoy your meal. ABC Commissary 2020 Reopening There are some trash cans and tray disposal spots around the dining rooms, but a Cast Member told us that they actually prefer guests to leave their trash at the tables. Still, anything you can do to help clean up and make it easier on the Cast Members is great! The utensils, drinks, and condiments are all self-serve at this location. Condiments Now that you’ve got the lay of the land, let’s eat! Eats Menu There’s a pretty good variety of options on the menu here. For the entrées, you can choose from choices like tacos, a Mediterranean salad, and sandwiches. ©Disney There’s also a plant-based burger and several side options. ©Disney Kids can choose between a turkey sandwich, a taco, or a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. ©Disney And don’t forget about dessert! ©Disney For drinks, there are a couple of souvenir options, including a BB-8 or Darth Vader cup. ©Disney And the drink choices include sodas, a souvenir slushy, juice, water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and some alcoholic options. ©Disney There are a couple of cocktails as well as some beer and lager choices. Drinks For our drink, we tried out the Strawberry Lemonade Slushy for $5.99. It’s made with Minute Maid Lemonade. Strawberry Lemonade Slushy We thought this drink was very sweet and flavorful! The strawberry flavor is especially prominent. Like most slushies, this drink might melt FAST if you’re sipping it outside in the sun. Very sweet! If you don’t like sweet drinks or strong strawberry flavors, this might not be for you. But we think that kids will really love this because of the simple flavors and very sweet taste. Food We tried out the Mediterranean Salad with Chicken for $11.99 as our first entrée. This is marinated chicken served over mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette. It’s served with hummus and a grilled flatbread. Mediterranean Salad with Chicken That vinaigrette was VERY flavorful, and the grilled chicken was well seasoned and not dry at all. We really enjoyed the flavors together with the veggies as well. The chicken was so yummy! We could have used a little more cheese (are you surprised?), and the hummus wasn’t really anything special. It had a strong chickpea flavor, but it was mostly just your average hummus. And that flatbread was really dense, even though it wasn’t super thick. The edges were fairly hard. Pretty average hummus Anyone who enjoys Greek salads would love this dish. You may be a little disappointed in the hummus and pita, but the dressing, chicken, and veggies all were delicious. Very good! Our next entrée was the Pork Carnitas Tacos for $11.49. This is pork carnitas on flour tortillas, topped with avocado salsa verde and pickled onions. They’re served with Mexican rice and black beans on the side, which are topped with queso fresco. Pork Carnitas Tacos We thought these were really good! The pork carnitas especially was very delicious, with tender meat and a strong flavor. You can taste the vinegar from the pickled onions as well, but it’s not overpowering. And the avocado salsa verde brings a little bit of a kick! It’s not too spicy, though, so we think people who don’t love spice will still enjoy this dish. These were delicious! We could definitely taste the cilantro in this dish, so if you’re not a cilantro fan, be sure to ask for that to be removed. The black beans were pretty standard, but the rice was surprisingly flavorful. There are peas mixed in with the rice, which added an interesting texture and sweet flavor when you get one in your bite. The sides If you enjoy Mexican cuisine or slow-cooked pork, we think you’ll love these tacos. But if you’re very averse to spice or don’t like any fatty pieces of meat in your protein, you may want to look elsewhere on the menu. Our bite We also tried out the Steak Fries, which are a side item for $4.49. These were really good as well! Steak fries They were nicely salted and very fluffy. Some were unevenly cooked, with ends that were almost chewy. Pretty standard We honestly think that price was a little too high for basic fries, but they were very filling even on their own. There wasn’t anything unexpected about these fries, so kids or picky eaters would probably enjoy them! Inside the fry We finished off our meal with dessert! We got the Chocolate Mousse for $5.79. This is raspberry and dark chocolate mousse on top of a chocolate-almond cake. There’s a layer of hazelnut crunch on the bottom with a whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake bite. Chocolate Mousse This treat is VERY chocolatey and rich! If you’re a big fan of chocolate, you can’t miss this dessert. We couldn’t taste the raspberry in the mousse at all, because the chocolate flavor overpowered it so much. The cake was pretty dense, and we couldn’t get much almond flavor for it. Again, chocolate took over! Chocolate is king here! The hazelnut crunch was good, and it brought a much-needed bit of texture to an otherwise soft treat. And the whipped hazelnut cheesecake had a strong hazelnut flavor and tasted amazing! Very rich and creamy with lots of sweetness. Very tasty! There were a couple of decorations made out of chocolate on this dessert, and they tasted like normal milk chocolate. One of our only complaints about the mousse was that it was covered in a layer of black food dye. We know it makes the dessert look really cool, but we had to constantly wipe our fingers to prevent it from getting EVERYWHERE. Lots of black dye! If you don’t love chocolate, you will probably think this treat is too rich. But we think chocolate lovers will really enjoy everything about it! Nosh or Not Head into the cafeteria for the stars if: You are traveling with a large group and want to all sit down together for a meal. There’s plenty of seating in this spot, and you probably won’t have an easy time finding a table at other quick service restaurants in Hollywood Studios. People in your group have a lot of different food preferences. Unlike some other restaurants here, this spot has a pretty wide variety of options, so there’s going to be something for almost everyone. You’re looking for a central spot for lunch and don’t want to go too far across the park. The central location makes it easy to get to this restaurant. Visit a different spot for lunch if: You want to experience more immersive and fun theming. Docking Bay 7 and Woody’s Lunch Box both have super fun theming, both for the atmosphere and food. You’re looking for a relaxing table service experience. There are some cool sit-down restaurants in this park, including 50’s Prime Time Café and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. You want more interesting cuisine. The food here is different from the pizza, burgers, and fries that you’ll find at many theme park restaurants, but there are more interesting places to eat. Check out the Hollywood Brown Derby for a fancy table service experience, or visit Ronto Roasters for quick service food with a Star Wars twist. Overall In general, we really enjoyed our experience at the ABC Commissary. The food was all really tasty, and the Cast Members were kind and helpful. We’re still impressed with the menu updates, and we think this spot is not a bad choice for a quick lunch that offers plenty of indoor seating. The ABC Commissary The theming is not very exciting, so that might be a deal-breaker for people who want to be more immersed in a story during their visit. But the food really is delicious, and the prices are very fair for the most part. The menu isn’t enormous, but it does have a good variety of choices for all kinds of eaters. Keep following DFB for more reviews from all the restaurants in Disney World! Click here to check out 8 NEW treats in Hollywood Studios. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at the ABC Commissary? Tell us what you thought in the comments! The post REVIEW: You’re Not Expecting This Disney World Restaurant to Deliver…But It DOES 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. There are so many different Disney items you can collect, but we think some of the most fun pieces have come from all of the Stitch Crashes Disney collections! Stitch plush Since last year, Stitch takes over a different Disney movie each month (but there have been some delays) and new merch is released themed to that movie. We’ve seen Stitch crash The Jungle Book, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, The Lion King, and more. We’ve been waiting for a while for the next drop, as it was pushed back, and it’s finally HERE! The Stitch Crashes Peter Pan collection is NOW AVAILABLE on shopDisney! We had to wait a bit in line for the site to load this morning, but after a few minutes, we were able to shop. ©shopDisney We’ve already seen a lot of these items in Disney World and Disneyland, but the online release was delayed until now. There are several items in this new collection, and first, we have the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan plush. Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Plush If you can’t tell, he has Tinker Bell fairy wings on his back! ©shopDisney You can grab the plush for $29.99. Click here to get the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Plush! Next, we have the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan pin. Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Pin Stitch looks pretty happy to be sporting fairy wings! The pin is made with zinc alloy die casting with laser digital printing. ©shopDisney Add this pin to your collection for $24.99. Click here to get the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan pin! Next, we have the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan T-Shirt! This t-shirt is actually customizable, and you can choose from a variety of silhouettes for men, women, kids, and even babies! ©shopDisney You can also choose the color of the shirt! Make it your own beginning at $19.95. Get the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan T-Shirt here! And lastly, there’s a Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Mug! This is another customizable item, and you can choose the style of mug and the interior color. ©shopDisney Customize your own Stitch mug beginning at $16.95! Get the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Mug here! One item NOT included in this online release is the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan MagicBand, which was actually already released online. We’ll be watching closely to see if shopDisney adds it to the sale! Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Hurry up and grab the collection before it’s GONE — these Stitch Crashes Disney items tend to sell out pretty quick. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out the Stitch Crashes Pocahontas collection! 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 grabbing something from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post RUN! 🏃‍♂️ Disney's Stitch Crashes 'Peter Pan' Collection is Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every time I go to the Disney parks, I learn something new. I learn about what TO order and what NOT to order at restaurants, I learn about different technical difficulties I’ve never come across before, and I learn about fun NEW park hacks that make my vacation SO much easier. Check out our video below 10 Strange Tips I Learned in Disney World Last Week! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your thoughts on Genie+ in Disney World. The post DFB Video: 10 Strange Tips I Learned in Disney World Last Week 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. Another day, another new pair of ears in Disney World. Ears, ears everywhere! Seriously, we’ve been seeing SO many new pairs of Minnie and Mickey ears showing up in the parks lately — it’s hard to keep up! We’ve found Limoncello ears, Orange Bird ears, Green ears, Pink ears, and ears that are from outer space. Yesterday, a new pair of Princess ears showed up online, and now they’re available in Disney World! The NEW BaubleBar Princess and the Frog ears are now in Disney World! New ears alert! These designer ears were spotted in The Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Here they are! They’re soft, green velour ears with a golden, jeweled tiara on top. That tiara is so fun! Since these are designer ears, they cost a little bit more than your average pair. These are $49.99. A perfect Tiana green! We also saw these on shopDisney recently, so you don’t even have to go to the parks to grab them. Will they sell out online or in the parks first?! But, they might not be online for long, so we would suggest you get them before they have a chance to sell out! Click here to get the Princess and the Frog ears online! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out the new Tomorrowland ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of these new ears? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Would You Pay for these NEW Princess Ears in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article