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Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World might be a bit out of your price range, but there’s still a way you can enjoy a solid four days surrounded by nothing BUT Star Wars. ©Disney You can attend the huge Star Wars Celebration set to be held in Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center from May 26th to May 29th! Here, you’ll be surrounded by tons of other Star Wars fans, and you will also have the opportunity to see and meet the stars, creators, directors, and more who continue to bring the Star Wars franchise to life! Just how big of a deal is the Star Wars Celebration? The last Celebration, which was held in Chicago in 2018, premiered the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker AND showed the first scenes from the first season of The Mandalorian. Fans got to rub elbows with stars from the franchise, buy exclusive Star Wars merchandise, and get inside details about everything Star Wars. In 2018, Star Wars Celebration attendees got to be among the first to see the Rise of the Resistance ride vehicles! Tickets for the Star Wars Celebration, which is an official Lucasfilm Ltd. Star Wars fan event, originally went on sale in 2021, but Disney recently announced that more tickets would soon become available for those who hadn’t managed to nab some yet. That’s right — tickets are now officially on sale to the general public, but you better act fast because this event could very well sell out. ©Disney If you want to be a part of the Celebration, just click here to buy tickets. Note that proof of full vaccination for ages 5 and up is required to attend the event. We’ll be sure to let you know about any other fun Disney events happening soon, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn more about the Star Wars hotel in Disney World! And, check out our video about the hotel below: Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending Star Wars Celebration this year? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Star Wars Celebration Tickets Are On Sale RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has gotten some pretty spectacular restaurant additions in the last few months! Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger It started off with Space 220 in September, but then we got new options like La Crêperie de Paris and Steakhouse 71 added for the 50th Anniversary. We quickly became fans of Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (particularly the lunch and dinner menus!), so when they added an EXCLUSIVE new meal, we knew we just had to tell you! What’s going on here? Well, there are not one but TWO new brunches on the menu! And they’re only offered on two specific days, so only a few guests will get to experience these offerings. The first one is an Easter Brunch that will happen from 7:30AM-2PM. The highlights of that meal include Floridian Eggs Benedict, French Onion Soup, Bacon & Eggs, and Walt’s Prime Rib Hash. ©Disney We found the Easter menu on the Disney World website, but if you visit the Steakhouse 71 menu in the My Disney Experience app, you’ll see a SECOND brunch menu! The same items will also be served during brunch on Mother’s Day from 7:30AM-2PM. ©Disney These menu items are the same ones that you can typically order during breakfast or lunch, just usually not at the same time. If you’re hoping to try two meals at Steakhouse 71 at once, now’s your chance! Reservations are already available for both those dates, and we highly recommend securing one if you’d like to eat at this new restaurant. French Onion Soup Stay tuned to DFB for more food news from Disney World, and all the updates on exclusive offerings all around the resort! Click Here for Our Lunch Review of Steakhouse 71! 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 Steakhouse 71 yet? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular Disney World Restaurant Will Have Brunch on TWO Days Only! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As spring gets into full swing, there are a ton of updates happening from coast to coast foodies like you can enjoy. In this edition of Best Bites, you’ll find all the exciting openings, updates, and new treats at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. View the full article

If exercising on vacation sounds like fun (and NOT like an absolute nightmare!) then we’ve got good news for you! Magic Kingdom Throughout the year, Disney World hosts several runDisney races where guests can take on anything from a 5K to a full marathon. One of those events the, Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, is coming up in November of this year, but registration has already opened for select people today, March 15th! The Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend happens in conjunction with the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and takes place on November 3rd-6th, 2022. This year’s event will have a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Two-Course Challenge, and while general registration opens up at 10AM ET on March 22nd, those who are Club runDisney Gold or Platinum members can register starting today, March 15th, at 10AM ET. ©Disney This event has been very popular in the past, so if you’re interested in participating and you qualify for early registration, we recommend that you take advantage! Those who don’t qualify should be ready to log on RIGHT at 10AM next week to secure a spot. ©Disney The race weekend also includes a post-race party on November 6th, 2022, which is an event for runners who complete the Half Marathon or Two-Course Challenge. If you’re a participant in the 5K or 10K (or you’re a family member or friend of a runner), then you can purchase a ticket to the party on March 22nd. And for those who’d like to register for a virtual race, you can sign up on March 25th at 10AM ET. ©Disney To get more details on each race and to register, head to the runDisney website! We’ve got you covered on all the race news, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. Click Here to Check Out the Prices for Each Race! 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 planning on participating in this race? Tell us in the comments! The post It's GO Time! Early Registration is Open for Disney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Brightline promises to move travelers among Florida’s major cities fast, more options are being made available to people once they get off the train. View the full article

Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Vera Bradley Store If you’re obsessed with The Little Mermaid, you probably already have some Ariel-themed gadgets and gizmos, a kitchen cabinet full of thingamabobs, and maybe even whozits and whatzits galore. But who cares, no big deal, you want more! So let’s check out the NEWEST souvenirs for the biggest Little Mermaid fans out there. Put down your dinglehopper and head to Disney Springs because the Vera Bradley Little Mermaid Collection has arrived! These bags are a bright teal color with images of Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and some underwater creatures and plants. The new collection is here! When we arrived at the Vera Bradley store in Disney Springs this morning, there was already a pretty long line of people hoping to see the new collection. We weren’t alone! We hopped in line to check it out! There were several different kinds of bags, including a Travel Duffel Bag for $95, a Campus Backpack for $130, and a Triple Compartment Crossbody Bag for $85. The new bags Many of the bags are made from recycled cotton! Lots of new items here And out by the front of the store, there was a photo op where you can take a picture with your new Little Mermaid bags. Photo Op If you can’t get to Disney Springs right now, never fear! You can also head to Vera Bradley’s website, where you’ll find the new collection of bags and purses. New ‘Little Mermaid’ Collection So if you really do want to be part of that world, head to Disney Springs or the Vera Bradley website soon. We expect this is one collection that will sell out quickly! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this new merchandise. Click here to see $10 Disney World souvenirs that we like BETTER than $100 souvenirs. 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 purchasing anything from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Vera Bradley's NEW 'The Little Mermaid' Collection Is Now In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After what feels like a CENTURY, shows and entertainment are making a HUGE comeback in Disney World — and we couldn’t be more thrilled! EPCOT’s Harmonious From Nighttime Spectaculars to parades and performances, the magic is FULLY back in the Most Magical Place on Earth, and now we’re here to round it ALL up for you! After the parks re-opened without many of our favorite live performers, some EPCOT fans felt like something was definitely missing when wandering around EPCOT’s World Showcase. Don’t get us wrong, there’s were still exciting things in the Disney World parks, but it’s just so much more enchanting under the glow of fireworks! OOOOH! Now that shows have come back, it’s the perfect time to round up a FULL list of Disney World showtimes in EPCOT! EPCOT Pianist Not all shows have to be larger-than-life fireworks displays to get our attention. In fact, some of our fave traditions are small and simple — and absolutely lovely! Like EPCOT’s resident pianist, who plays live throughout the day in the UK Pavilion. EPCOT Pianist We love a good piano player! Although she’s usually in the gardens behind the pavilion, we’ve also seen her performing at World Showplace during some festivals, and performances are typically around 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, and 5:30PM. Click Here for Tips from the DFB Guide: Epcot Food and Wine Festival on a Budget Harmonious! We waited a LONG time for EPCOT’s new Nighttime Spectacular, and finally Harmonious made its debut for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Harmonious! The theme for the epic pyrotechnics display, one of the largest ever created in Disney World, is all about Disney music and stories, and how they have the power to bring people together. Harmonious in EPCOT Utilizing floating screens, moving fountains, lasers, and fireworks, the show depicts images and effects inspired by the likes of Moana, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan, illuminating the sky over World Showcase Lagoon every night at 9PM. You Can Stream EPCOT’s Harmonious Soundtrack NOW — Click Here! JAMMitors The JAMMitors are another one of our favorites at EPCOT. Like, we’re basically their groupies. Jammin’ out with the JAMMitors Using “found” instruments, like trash cans and brooms, for lively percussive performances, the musical “janitors” light up the streets of EPCOT throughout the day. Taking place at World Celebration, performances are held around 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 2PM, and 3PM. Click Here to Find Out Where You Can You See LIVE Music in Disney World Matsuriza Many of the pavilions in World Showcase have their own culturally inspired entertainment and performers, and in Japan, that role belongs to Matsuriza. You can once again catch Matzuriza in EPCOT! An extraordinary display of artistry and skill, the show uses the Taiko, an ancient form of Japanese drumming, with numerous drummers thundering away in glorious style. Held in the front of the Japan Pavilion, you can experience it for yourself at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, and 4:45PM. Don’t Leave EPCOT Until You’ve Done THIS! Music of Mexico Keep the music vibes going strong with a stroll to the Mexico Pavilion for Music of Mexico! Traditional Mexican folk music takes the stage as the well-clad Mariachi Cobre performers sing, dance, and play folk songs from the Jalisco, Mexico region. You can also catch Marimba de las Américas playing marimba arrangements of Latin American music on select days! Mariachi Cobre Performance times seem to move around for the live music performances at the Mexico Pavilion, so be sure to check your My Disney Experience app for up-to-date information. We have been seeing show times most often at 11:15AM, 12PM, 12:45PM, 1:30PM, 3PM, 3:45PM, and 4:30PM. Listen to Mariachi Cobre from EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Perform For You At Home! Sergio If juggling is more your style, then make a beeline to the Italy Pavilion to say hi to Sergio! Sergio The spirited — and adorably hilarious — juggler and mime showcases his skills in the piazza with performances throughout the day: 11:50AM, 12:35PM, 1:20PM, 2:15PM, 3:10PM, 3:55PM, and 4:40PM. Click Here for The 2022 Ultimate Guide to EPCOT Voices of Liberty Yet another iconic musical troupe at EPCOT is the Voices of Liberty, an enchanting group of dapper musicians performing a 15-minute showcase of classic Disney songs at The American Adventure Pavilion. Voices of Liberty You can catch the Voices of Liberty at 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, and 5PM. Harmonious From larger-than-life fireworks shows to something as pure as a garden pianist, shows are CLEARLY back and better than ever in EPCOT! The BEST Restaurants For Fireworks Views 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 one MUST-SEE show in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post A Full List of Showtimes in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can we agree that smushing up against a bunch of strangers in a crowd is the WORST?! Over the years, we’ve shared a lot of tips and tricks on how to avoid the crowds in Disney World, but there are some instances where you just cannot avoid people! One of the biggest (and most relevant) examples of inevitable crowds is Spring Break — a time when school’s out, the weather is warming up, and families are ready for a vacation. In theory, Spring Break sounds like the perfect time to visit Disney World, but it turns out that EVERYONE thinks the same thing. Yeah, don’t expect to see any empty sidewalks like this during Spring Break! We’re in Disney World every. single. day., so we know a thing or two about what it looks like in the parks during peak times. Really, though, it’s one thing to say, “it’s busy,” and it’s another thing to SHOW you just how crowded Disney World gets during Spring Break. Let’s take a look (and a deep breath!). Most of the time, you’re going to find some of the biggest crowds right around park opening. That huge group of people is just waiting for Disney to (metaphorically) open the floodgates to let everyone inside, so crowds really tend to build up first thing in the morning. It’s a LOT! Yikes! Okay, so once you get inside, the crowd disperses, right?! Well, sort of. Main Street, U.S.A., is another common place for crowds to accumulate. It was very people-y, so if you don’t feel comfortable in large groups of people, you might want to hang back for a little while to let the morning rush do their thing. Otherwise, you’re undoubtedly going to get stuck in a sea of people. Not fun. That’s a lot of bodies in one place! We can’t do a crowds post without mentioning the wait times! Unsurprisingly, the line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train got SUPER long, super quickly. The standby line for this attraction wrapped all around Fantasyland — people were waiting all the way back by Storybook Circus! We saw some HIGH wait times! Now, let’s shift gears and hop over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Unfortunately, we found more high wait times and dense crowds here. We DEFINITELY weren’t the only ones saying, “I’m going to Hollywood!” that morning. It was pretty busy here, too! Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we found more of the same. The line for Flight of Passage was about 125 minutes at around 10AM. For reference, the line was so long that it extended all the way out to the bridge in Africa! That’s a whole other LAND! The line for Flight of Passage reached 125 minutes by 10AM! Clearly, the parks were busy, but just HOW busy? Well, according to the Disney World Park Pass Reservation System, all four parks are completely full for almost the entire week of Spring Break. That means unless you have a park pass reservation, you can’t get into ANY of the four Disney parks. ©Disney Recently, Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy stated that the Disney parks are not back to full capacity yet. This means that what you’re seeing actually isn’t Disney World’s FULL capacity, but rather a self-imposed limit. Either way, it’s a LOT of people! That’s a lot of people no matter how you slice it! We’ll continue to keep our eyes on the crowds in Disney World throughout the week, so stay tuned for more! Everything You Can Do On My Disney Experience BEFORE Your Disney World Vacation 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 visited the parks during a peak time of year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This is Why We WARN You About Spring Break Crowds in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hamburgers, french fries, ice cream, and churros — What do all of these things have in common (besides the fact that they’re delicious)?! They’re all your standard, run-of-the-mill theme park food that you can find in any Disney World park. Nothin’ wrong with basic theme park food! Now, that doesn’t make them ANY less tasty, but what if you want to try something new and different that you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World? Well then, we’ve got you covered! Check out our video below on 17 Things You Can ONLY GET in Magic Kingdom! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Which of the Magic Kingdom-exclusive items is YOUR favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: 17 Things You Can ONLY GET in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Marvel has been making a TON of content in recent years — from the Infinity War saga to special shows on Disney+! ©Disney || Moon Knight And there are SO many upcoming projects to look forward to. We’ll soon see the premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, as well as Moon Knight on Disney+. Another new series coming soon is Ms. Marvel — and we JUST found out the release date AND got a look at the trailer for the series! Ms. Marvel will premiere on Disney+ on June 8th, 2022! ©Disney | Marvel Studios But, that’s not all — there is also a NEW trailer out for the series! In it, we are introduced to Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey. ©Marvel She’s a super hero mega fan with a big imagination, and especially loves Captain Marvel. ©Marvel Kamala struggles with fitting in — until she gets some awesome super powers, of course! ©Marvel You can check out the full trailer below! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates! Click here to learn about new Marvel content on Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this upcoming Disney+ series? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: See the NEW Trailer and Release DATE for Disney’s ‘Ms. Marvel’ Series! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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LOOK — It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s just us on the Disney World Skyliner. The newest form of transportation at Disney mimics what you might find at a European ski resort, but with the added bonus of Disney characters and warm Florida weather. Hello down there! Some people might see the Skyliner as a little bonus ride, while others are very much afraid of it. But, there are some issues you can have concerning the Skyliner that you might not be thinking about, so we’re here to break them down for you! Weather This probably seems obvious, but the weather can and does affect the Skyliner and how it operates. When it’s raining hard or storming, it can close down completely. This is especially true if there is lightning! Rain on the Skyliner If you were planning on taking the Skyliner and it’s closed for weather, there will be signs outside of the station telling you about or guiding you to alternative forms of transportation, like buses. Skyliner Not Operating Also, know that the Skyliner can close if it’s extremely windy as well. But, the transportation system can still run when there is wind and rain, as long as the conditions aren’t too severe. So, you could be swinging around a bit if there is wind, or getting slightly wet if there is rain! Click here to see what to do if the Skyliner is closed in Disney World! Getting Stuck Yes, the Skyliner has gotten stuck in the past, so it is something that can happen, but long delays aren’t very common. In some cases, when the Skyliner has been stopped before, it was because of a crash — usually, 2 gondolas crashing into each other when coming into the station. Skyliner The longest time that guests were stuck was for about 3 hours shortly after the system debuted in 2019. There are emergency packs in the gondolas if this does happen that contain things like a few packets of drinking water, cool packs, a pencil and notepad, a whistle, a glow stick, and a few blue cups. ©Disney Skyliner emergency kit Other delays have happened where guests were stuck for an hour or 30 minutes. In these situations, some type of compensation is usually offered to guests once the ordeal is over, like park tickets or gift cards. Cast Members outside of the stopped Skyliner Also, know that it’s normal for the Skyliner to stop sometimes when you’re on it, but only for a short amount of time. Click here to see what it’s like to be stuck on the Skyliner for 3 hours Crowds Didn’t think you would have to rope drop Disney World transportation in addition to rope dropping the parks, did you? Welp, in some cases, you DO! The Skyliner can be very busy in the morning at the hotels, especially at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, which is also a transfer station. Skyliner Crowds! You might end up having to wait in a line to get on the Skyliner, so factor that into the time it will take you to get where you’re trying to go, OR try to get there really early to beat the rush. Walt Disney World Skyliner Also, know that there might not be a line when you get on the Skyliner at Hollywood Studios, but then, when you need to transfer to the EPCOT line at Caribbean Beach, you could be met with a crowd of people. So, keep in mind that it might take you a little longer than you think to take the Skyliner if you have to transfer lines at any point! Ugh — a line And, when the parks close, there can also be verrrry long lines to get on the Skyliner — especially right after the Harmonious fireworks at EPCOT. The line can stretch all the way back into the walkway to the EPCOT resorts and you might be waiting for a while to get on the Skyliner to get back to your hotel. The end of the line can reach all the way back to Disney’s Beach Club! One way you can try and avoid this is either leaving DURING the fireworks, or waiting a while after the fireworks end to leave the park. You can go do some shopping in Creations to kill the time if the park has technically closed! Click here to see just how long the line for the Skyliner can get in Disney World Strangers Stranger danger! No, just kidding. It’s not that dramatic — we just mean that you can be placed with other people in a Skyliner cabin unless you have a big group or the Cast Member decides to give you your own cabin. Time to make friends! For some, this might not be a big deal, but this could be an issue for introverts. Being in an enclosed space with people you don’t know can be intimidating for some people, especially if you don’t like small talk! You can be alone, sometimes! It’s a bit different than being on the Monorail with other people, because it’s a smaller setting. But, you don’t HAVE to talk to other people who are in your cabin. Just know that there is a strong possibility you could be placed with others when using the Skyliner! Fear Ah, yes. Fear. Some people are scared of heights, which is totally understandable! If you are deathly afraid of heights, we’re going to go ahead and suggest that you don’t use the Skyliner, as it does get pretty high up in the air. Just save yourself the stress and hop on a boat or a bus! Don’t look down if you’re scared! One problem you might not expect, though, is being in a Skyliner cabin with someone who is afraid of heights. Maybe they thought they would try it out, then get up there and decide it’s totally not for them and start to freak out a little. This could definitely happen to someone riding in your cabin! Just remember to stay calm and remind the person that the Skyliner is safe and it’s not a very long ride usually, so it will be over before they know it. Skyliner ride Another issue we’ve found is a little less known. Many of the Skyliner gondolas are wrapped in different Disney themes and character designs. This film creates a different effect when you’re inside of the cabin that can trigger anxiety in some people. If this happens to you (or you think that it will) you can request a clear gondola that is not wrapped! Inside a gondola with no wrap And, this has a little less to do with fear, but it is something we’re don’t want to happen to us — motion sickness. The swaying of the gondolas in combination with being high up can cause some people to feel woozy, so be aware of that when deciding if the Skyliner is the right mode of transportation for you. Disney Skyliner And, remember that a windier day will be worse for motion sickness, too! Dropping Something When loading onto the Skyliner, it’s definitely possible to drop something in the area underneath the gondolas, like a stuffed animal that your kiddo is holding. Unfortunately, the Skyliner cannot be stopped for a Cast Member to retrieve your dropped item. Skyliner The only way you can get it back is at the end of the night once the Skyliner has closed — that’s when a maintenance Cast Member can look for your item. If you are unable to wait around and see if your item is found, the only other option is to look in lost in found the next day. Watch your step! This might not be a HUGE issue if you drop something unimportant, but could be very bad if you drop something like your phone or your wallet, so make sure you hold on to your belongings! No stopping the Skyliner Overall, the Skyliner is a breezy, efficient way to travel between certain Disney World hotels, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. But, you should for sure keep these potential problems in mind when deciding if it is the mode of transportation that you want to use! and Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World info and tips. Click here to see what happens when things go WRONG 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 enjoy using the Skyliner? Tell us why or why not in the comments! The post Unexpected Problems You'll Have on the Skyliner in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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These days, it can sometimes feel like Disney rides are closing left, right, and center! Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland No, don’t worry, most of them are not closing PERMANENTLY. Some attractions have just been shutting down for a little while to get general maintenance. We’ve seen it happen recently with several fan-favorites at Disney World, and multiple rides at Disneyland Resort have had scheduled refurbishments as well. Today, ANOTHER popular ride is closing for a little while! Yesterday (March 14th), Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park closed for refurbishment. This classic ride is a staple of Disneyland and will be unavailable for at least a few weeks. Pirates of the Caribbean According to the Disneyland website, Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed through early summer 2022. A more specific end date for the closure has not yet been shared. Pirates of the Caribbean We’ll keep you updated on the ride’s reopening, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got you covered with the latest Disneyland news and information. Click here to learn about other refurbishments happening in 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 Have you ever been on this ride at Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular Disneyland Ride Is Now CLOSED for a Long Refurbishment first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lion King fans, get ready. We’ve got some MAJOR news for you! Harambe Theater When Disney World’s “Festival of the Lion King” show reopened with the parks in 2020, it had some pretty major changes. For one thing, it was re-named “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King.” And more importantly, a couple of big acts were missing from the show completely! Now, we just got word that one of our FAVORITE parts of this show is returning soon! The “Festival of the Lion King” is an amazing show with different acts, featuring fire dancers, singers, and parade floats. But one of the most iconic parts of this spectacular show is the Tumble Monkeys! We don’t have an exact date for their return, but we’ll be on the lookout for more details! In the meantime, please excuse us — we need to go sing “Hakuna Matata” at the top of our lungs to celebrate this happy announcement. RAWR Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World! Click here to see a full list of showtimes in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen the Tumble Monkeys perform? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: See When the Tumble Monkeys Will RETURN to Disney's Festival of the Lion King! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We pretty much consider ourselves Disney World snack experts…and we’ve eaten a LOT of food to get that title. Disney snacks are our expertise! We’ve tried our fair share of weird treats, but we’ve also tested every single one of the classic Disney World snacks (multiple times, I might add!). Every once in a while, Disney levels up those basic snacks by switching up the toppings or adding new ingredients, and that was exactly the case with two snacks we had recently! At both Zuri’s Sweet Shop in Animal Kingdom and Big Top Treats at Magic Kingdom, we spotted not one, but TWO new Rice Krispy treats that we knew we just had to try. You can get either the Gourmet Chocolate Strawberry Krispy or the Gourmet S’more Krispy for $5.49 each. (Or you can order them both, we’re definitely not judging!) Two new treats! First up, let’s talk about the S’more Krispy! This one is a Rice Krispy treat with chocolate drizzle, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker cereal, all wrapped up in one deliciously sticky snack. Ain’t she a beaut? YUM YUM YUM! Unfortunately, this gorgeous treat doesn’t really deliver like we had hoped. It doesn’t have a lot of flavor unless you’re able to get a bite with the marshmallows AND the chocolate in it. The Krispy itself was pretty stale (as was the cereal) and didn’t have the gooiness that these treats are typically known for having. It just turned out to be kinda soggy. *sad face* Poor little treat. However, the Chocolate Strawberry Krispy performed a little bit better for our taste buds! It’s a strawberry Rice Krispy topped with freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate drizzle. And it’s just as photogenic as its counterpart! Strawberry Chocolate Krispy The strawberry flavor was strong throughout, but definitely more tart than it was sweet. The sweet chocolate balanced with the tart strawberry well, but unfortunately, the texture was a little dry and chewy (not in a good way). It almost felt as though it wasn’t made fresh. All in all, it wasn’t bad, but it definitely wouldn’t be our first choice in a Disney World bakery case. Not our favorite treat ever. We’ll continue trying out all the new snacks in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got you covered with the latest treats and sweets that you NEED to try during your vacation. Click Here to See a BUNCH of New Snacks 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. What’s your favorite bakery case treat in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney World’s NEW Treats Prove You Shouldn’t Mess With the Classics first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone else still in serious need of a nap after losing an hour this past weekend? Let’s get some caffeine! Daylight Savings was a couple of days ago, but we can still tell we lost that hour of sleep. When napping isn’t an option, we’ve got to turn to the next best thing: caffeine! Lucky for us, we spotted a seasonal coffee flavor in Disney World today to fulfill all of our caffeine needs. The Game Changer (yep, that’s literally its name!) is a cold brew drink at Joffrey’s locations around Disney World that usually comes out around St. Patrick’s Day. It’s called the Game Changer because it originated at the Joffrey’s location in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! Game Changer menu This drink is cold-brew coffee with a shot of espresso, Irish cream syrup, and light cream for $6.49. You can also “make it spirited” by adding Irish cream or coffee liqueur, which bumps the price up to $13.99. Game Changer 2021 Last year, we thought this drink was very tasty! It’s less sweet than most specialty coffees at Joffrey’s, since the extra shot of espresso balances out the Irish cream syrup. But you can always ask for more of the syrup if you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side. Game Changer Drink 2021 And if you really want this to be a “Game Changer,” we’d absolutely recommend adding in the Irish cream or liqueur. We think the added flavor would take the drink to the next level. It’s pretty! | 2021 We’re excited to see this drink return for the upcoming holiday! You can find it at most Joffrey’s locations in Disney World, and we spotted it in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and at a Joffrey’s location by the Skyliner station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort today. There it is! Note that it is a little more expensive now than it was last year. In 2021, the non-alcoholic version was $5.69, and the alcoholic version was $11.99. Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney food news. Click here to find 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. Would you try the Game Changer in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Calling All Coffee Lovers! Disney's Limited-Time Drink Could Be a GAME CHANGER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

HAPPY PI DAY, EVERYONE!! It’s March 14th, AKA 3.14, which is Pi Day (how many numbers after the decimal in Pi can you recite from memory?!) Peanut Butter Cookie Pie! Pi Day is usually celebrated with…well, pie, of course! From pizza pies to regular pies, you should indulge in honor of the holiday. And, who really needs an excuse to eat pie, anyway?! Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs is celebrating with $3.14 pizzas, and another Disney Springs spot has brought back a fan-favorite pie for the special day! Key Lime Pie is BACK at Homecomin’ in Disney Springs! Photo Courtesy of @homecomingfl Instagram We haven’t seen this dessert at Chef Art Smith’s restaurant since 2020 — but now it’s back on the menu for Pi Day. And, Homecomin’ commented on their Instagram post with the announcement saying it will be around for the next several months, so you don’t have to hurry! This pie has a huge dollop of toasted meringue on top so it’s EXTRA decadent. We’re so happy this is back as we head toward summertime — go on over and try it if you want a taste of this Florida staple! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and updates. Click here to see our latest review of Homecomin’! 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 Key Lime Pie? Tell us in the comments! The post Key Lime Pie is BACK at this Popular Disney World Spot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do a jig and tip your hat — Saint Patrick’s Day is almost here! In Disney World, you can find all sorts of St. Patrick’s Day treats around the parks and resorts, like this cute little cake we found at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. We’re gonna be honest with you, Disney’s seasonal treats can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes, we end up finding a hidden gem, while other times we’re left a little disappointed. St. Patrick’s Day treat Today, though, we’re feeling lucky, so let’s go check out the newest St. Patrick’s Day treat over in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! It’s not an official Disney World holiday until a cupcake shows up at the party, so let’s all say “hello” to the new Mickey St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake! This was a vanilla cupcake with a chocolate mousse filling, topped with chocolate and vanilla buttercream that was dyed green and covered in green clover sprinkles. You’d have to take a BIG bite to get the full cupcake in your mouth — look how tall it is! How festive! This was a nice, plain vanilla cake with some pretty sweet icing. Inside, there’s a chocolate filling that helps break up all that icing piled on top of the cupcake. We even liked the little chocolate Mickey ears; they gave us a nice little crunch! Our biggest complaint came from the chocolate filling. The filling was VERY dense and fudgy (almost TOO dense!). Nice and simple, just the way we like it! With that in mind, we’ll rate this as a pretty average, middle-of-the-road cupcake. If you love sweet, simple, photogenic holiday cupcakes, give this a try and snap some cute photos! If you’re more interested in something a little more unique, you might want to check out something else. Look at that PERFECT cross-section! You can try this new cupcake for a limited time for $5.99 at Captain Cooks and Kona Cafe in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! 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. How are you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: 🚨WARNING 🚨You May End Up with a GREEN Mouth After Eating Disney's New Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, there’s no better feeling than bypassing that super long Disney World bus line after the Magic Kingdom fireworks, knowing your rideshare will be pulling up in a few minutes and you’ll be riding in cool comfort straight to your hotel. You’ll probably beat that bus line by a good 30 minutes, and maybe more. See ya, bus riders! Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become even more important for Disney World visitors since the free Magical Express transportation between the Orlando International Airport and Disney hotels has been discontinued. But rideshares just got more expensive, and we’ve got a quick look at WHY. Uber announced on March 12th, 2022, that it would be rolling out a new surcharge for Uber rides, and now Lyft has announced that it is doing the surcharge thing as well. We’ll give you three guesses as to what this surcharge is all about (but we know you’ll only need one). The Speedway Gas Station at Disney Springs That’s right — most of us are feeling that pain at the pump, especially rideshare drivers. According to AAA, the national average gas price today is $4.33 per gallon. That’s 34% higher than the gas prices a year ago (we just did math — write that down somewhere). Lyft pick-up zone at Disney’s Hollywood Studios So how much MORE will your rideshare cost? Well, Lyft hasn’t announced any details yet, but we do know that the Uber gas surcharge will add between $0.45 and $0.55 per trip, and Uber has pledged that ALL of that surcharge will go to your driver. That rideshare you’re waiting on is going to cost slightly more now. Uber’s surcharge is set to start on March 16th. The good news is that it appears the extra fee won’t stick around forever. Uber and Lyft are both calling the surcharge temporary, at least for now. Click Here for 6 Tips on Using Uber in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you used rideshares at Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Here's Why the Cost of Your Disney Rideshare is Going UP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is one of those random holidays that gives us an excuse to eat a specific food, and we’re totally okay with that. The Art Lover Pizza from Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza It’s Pi Day (get it? 3.14!) today, and if you’re not busy trying out a new recipe for pie, there’s a way to get a BIG discount on pizza in Disney Springs! Celebrate Pi Day, save money, AND eat some tasty pizza. Win-win! Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza is a popular pizza spot to get custom-built artisanal pizzas in Disney Springs, but you might actually live near one outside of Disney World too! Last year, Blaze celebrated Pi Day with a discount mystery challenge, and this year’s celebration is a bit more straightforward. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza All you have to do to get this special Pi Day offer is download the Blaze Pizza app and sign up for a $3.14 11-inch pizza! Today is the LAST day to sign up for the discount, but you actually have until the end of March to redeem the offer. This offer is valid at all Blaze Pizza locations in the U.S., including Disney Springs! The Blaze Pizza app should be available in most app stores, and all you have to do to get the discount is sign up for a free account and select the Pi Day special offer. Then you have until March 31st to redeem your $3.14 pizza discount! ©Blaze App Pizza under $4? We’ll take it! If you’re heading to Disney Springs this March, you might want to redeem this offer! Have a great Pi Day, and keep following DFB for more Disney food news! Check out 6 Disney pie recipes to celebrate Pi Day! 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 celebrating Pi Day? Tell us in the comments! The post Celebrate Pi Day With .14 Pizza in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may not always understand it, but it’s pretty interesting to learn about new technology — especially in Disney World! In the Walt Disney Company, we’ve noticed a shift in focus to a more digital, technology-centric future, but Disney isn’t the only company interested in progress. We love learning about new technology! You may remember that former Disney CEO Bob Iger recently left the Walt Disney Company, but his retirement didn’t last long. Recently, Iger shared an announcement that he is back in business — the Metaverse Business, to be exact! Bob Iger tweeted out a message, stating “Thrilled to be joining the @genies Board of Directors to help @akashrnigam and company empower humans to create the ‘mobile apps of web3’: avatar ecosystems.” For the non-NFT experts out there, that tweet probably made no sense. And if you were wondering, no, this isn’t Disney Genie, this is a different Genie. We know, it’s confusing. So how does Iger fit into this? According to the Wall Street Journal, Iger has a seat on Genies board after investing money into the business. Iger explained, “Imagine, you know, letting someone buy a Mickey Mouse avatar and customizing it in a way that not only would we never allow it before, but it was kind of hard to do in the physical world.” ©Disney | Obtained via Medium This new position marks Iger’s first career since leaving Disney in November. We’ll be interested to see how this all plays out! In the meantime, stay tuned for more news, reviews, and more! “Who Can Do it Better Than Disney?” CEO Bob Chapek Comments on the Metaverse Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about the Metaverse? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Joins the Metaverse with NEW Genies Partnership first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s out with the old and in with the new at Disney Springs! The snack stand Aristocrêpes is officially gone, and it’s been replaced with Swirls on the Water — a location that’s all about one of our FAVORITE Disney treats! Swirls on the Water We’re visiting the Springs today to check out this new stand and try a few of the eats on the menu! Come along with us to see if this spot is worth a visit during your next Disney World trip. You’ll find Swirls on the Water exactly where Aristocrêpes used to be — just behind Goofy’s Candy Company along the bridge that crosses the lake. It’s in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs. Found it! Clearly we weren’t the only ones who wanted to try out this new spot! We enjoyed all of these DOLE Whips, and the most unusual one was definitely that Habanero Lime flavor. It had a bit of a kick to it from the Tajin seasoning, and we enjoyed that! Picky eaters or kids might shy away from it, but we think you’ll love it if you’re looking for a more adventurous option. So pretty! The Pineapple Vanilla and Cookie Dough flavors were more familiar, and we think any soft-serve fan will enjoy them. Overall, we think this is a super fun new snack stand, and we can’t wait to return to try out more treats here! We can’t wait to come back! If you want to try out one of these treats, or any of the other offerings on the menu here (those Habanero Lime Nachos look interesting!), head to Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs! And keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney food updates. See the 25 BEST desserts in Disney World, according to Disney fans. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which new item would you try first at this snack stand? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: A DOLE Whip FLIGHT? Check Out the NEW Treat Stand in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s one place in Disney World that we definitely don’t think gets the love it deserves… Disney Springs …Disney Springs! This shopping and dining location is completely FREE to visit (and parking is free!), and there’s so much to do — from delicious treats to unique merchandise, and some amazing entertainment. And if you haven’t stopped by in a little while, we’re sharing all the news that you missed from this section of Disney World! Disney Springs Food Updates Paddlefish Let’s start things off over at Paddlefish, where there are some new — and SECRET — menu items! At this restaurant, you’ll find a secret pairing menu for lunch, Monday through Friday from 12PM to 3PM. We ordered the burger, which is a 9-ounce Proprietary Blend Patty with Housemade Pickles, Red Onion, and Pimento Cheese on a Brioche Bun. The Burger and Paddlefish Lager Pairing And during our visit, we also ordered the seasonal Shamrock Sour drink! It’s Jameson, Midori, Sour Apple Liqueur, Agave, and Ginger Ale, and it’s very sweet. Shamrock Sour If you want more deets on either of these options at Paddlefish, make sure to check out our full review! Click Here to See Our Paddlefish Review! Amorette’s Patisserie And speaking of new food, we stopped at Amorette’s Patisserie, where we ordered a new treat that’s in Disney Springs in honor of the release of Pixar’s Turning Red. It’s a dome cake made to look like a red panda, and it’s made with layers of rich chocolate nut brownie, coconut vanilla custard, and dark chocolate ganache. Turning Red Dome Cake You can get this petite treat for $9 for a limited time, and spoiler alert — we really liked it! See Our Full Review of the Dome Cake Here! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar At Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, the Indiana Jones-themed bar in Disney Springs, you’ll find an Annual Passholder-exclusive drink for a limited time. It’s called the First Class Ticket, and it’s a Mule made with Bacardi Tangerine with Ginger Beer and garnished with an Orange Slice. Tangerine Mule? Yes, please! You’ll need to show your Annual Passholder card to the bartender in order to grab this one, and it’ll cost you $14. Click Here to See Our Review of the Drink! Goofy’s Candy Co. And speaking of treats that are only around for a limited time, we’ve started to spot Easter and spring-themed snacks in the bakery cases around Disney World. We noticed quite a bit of pink, yellow, and other pastels when we stopped by Goofy’s Candy Co. in Disney Springs this week. Goofy’s Candy Co. Bakery Case We’ll make sure to check out any treats that are particularly unique and give you our full reviews as the season continues! Local Green Orlando Coming soon to Disney Springs is a new dining spot called Local Green Orlando, owned and operated by the same people who run Local Green Atlanta. This new food truck will serve up healthy eats when it opens later this month. Local Green Orlando opening SOON! We’ve already had a chance to check out the menu and the new truck has already pulled into its future spot on the West Side of Disney Springs, so stay tuned to DFB for a full review when it opens! Click Here to Learn More About Local Green! Gideon’s Bakehouse And finally, we have to talk about the exclusive cake at Gideon’s Bakehouse! This Coffee Toffee Vanilla Bean Cake is only available on the weekends in March at the Disney Springs and East End Market locations of the shop. Coffee IN the cake. So what’s in that cake? Well, it’s made with 3 layers of Vanilla Coffee Bean Cake and filled with Gideon’s signature Coffee Buttercream that has crunchy Toffee pieces in it! If you stop by to order, keep in mind that there’s a two-slice limit per customer. See Our Review of the Cake Here! Disney Springs Construction Updates AristoCrepes If you’re a fan of AristoCrepes in Disney Springs, we have some unfortunate news. This location is known for unique crêpes and bubble waffles, but a few days ago it closed down and the menus were removed. AristoCrepes Then today, it was just replaced by a new snack stand called Swirls on the Water. We’ll be bringing you a review of the new place soon! Marketplace Snacks And in other snack stand news, a similar situation happened over at Marketplace Snacks, where the stand was closed and menus were removed. However, it doesn’t look like this spot will be closing permanently! Marketplace Snacks Instead, Marketplace Snacks will be getting some of the menu items from AristoCrepes, including the famous bubble waffles. Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney It wouldn’t be an update without some new merchandise! For starters, World of Disney got two new mix-and-match digital watch kits for kiddos! The first is Mickey Mouse and friends-themed and comes with an adjustable band. It’s Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! And if your little one isn’t a big Mickey Mouse fan, then try out the Disney Princess version instead! This one includes icons of Cinderella, Ariel, Tiana, and Belle. You can buy either of these for $24.99. There’s also one for the Princesses! Also, there’s some new headgear for you Star Wars fans out there. This precious Baby Yoda/Grogu/The Child hat is $39.99 and even comes with little pointy ears attached to the side! Baby Yoda! Definitely make sure to stop by World of Disney on your next trip — there’s a MASSIVE merchandise selection in here. Basin Fresh And finally, we’re heading over to Basin Fresh, where you’ll find all kinds of soaps and other bath products. This past week, their spring collection of items arrived, which includes several special products for Easter and St. Patrick’s Day. New options in Basin! That’s everything new that we found in Disney Springs in the past few weeks! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates in Disney World, including the latest food news. Click Here to See What’s New in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. 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