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Magic Kingdom Park has gotten even more magical in recent weeks with returning favorites and new entertainment filling the streets and castle stage as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. One of my favorite experiences to recently make its debut is “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire,” a newly enhanced show where you’ll see […]View the full article

Last week, we recognized Employee Appreciation Day and World Compliment Day like never before—with the introduction of Global Recognition Week. The week bridged these key holidays and celebrated the magic that is our cast, crew, Imagineers and employees. Around the world, the teams behind Disney Parks, Experiences & Products were reminded just how appreciated they […]View the full article

Disney has seriously been releasing SO many new Minnie and Mickey ears lately, and they’re not slowing down any time soon! New Limoncello Minnie ears! We’ve seen Orange Bird ears, Limoncello ears, Chef Mickey’s ears, Food and Wine ears — and that’s just in the past WEEK. Today, we found yet ANOTHER new pair of ears, and they’re perfect for all of the Tomorrowland fans out there! Check out the new Tomorrowland Celestial ears! New ears alert! We found these in The Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $29.99. We would’ve expected them to be in Tomorrowland They’re SUPER sparkly — the ears are covered in a silver glitter! All the glitter The bow is that signature Tomorrowland purple, and has holographic stars and dots throughout it. Allllll the Tomorrowland vibes The outside of the band is also holographic, and the inside is the same shade of purple as the bow! Shiny! If you’re a big fan of Tomorrowland, these are a great way to show your love! We want to take pics in front of the purple wall with these! If only these also played the Tomorrowland soundtrack, then the ears would REALLY be living in the future (seriously though, can Disney make ears that play music please?). It could happen, right?! We’ll be on the lookout for more new Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! Click here to see the NEW Orange Bird ears that were recently released 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 do you think of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found the PERFECT New Ears for Tomorrowland Fans in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From poop candy to plant Donald and ghost perfume to a mouth-numbing cocktail, we’ve seen some pretty weird stuff in Disney World. Disney Springs Right now, we’re keeping an eye on another strange development, which is taking place in Disney World’s shopping and dining center, Disney Springs. This spot is known for its incredible restaurant scene, and you can find a LOT of amazing food here. But right now, there’s something weird going on with one of its restaurants! AristoCrêpes is a snack stand serving (you guessed it) crêpes! It’s themed after Disney’s The Aristocats. Some other treats like the very tasty bubble waffles were also on the menu, but the main attraction was all kinds of dessert crêpes, and one of our favorites was that S’mores crêpe. S’mores Crepe Now, you might be wondering what’s up with all the past-tense verbs in that last sentence. What do we mean that bubble waffles WERE on the menu?! Well, that’s exactly what we’re worried about right now. This snack stand has been acting a little bit funny over the last few days. AristoCrêpes has been closed for a few days. It normally opens around 4PM on weekdays, but for a few days in a row now, it has remained closed. In addition, the menus have disappeared from the stand’s displays. Where’d the menus go? When we tried to visit the webpage for AristoCrêpes, we were given an error message from Disney Springs’s website. ©Disney And our efforts to see its menu on Disney World’s site were thwarted by another error message! Error message Disney hasn’t made any announcements about AristoCrêpes closing for good, but we’ll keep an eye out for more information and let you know about further developments in this story. But be aware that this stand may not be available during your next trip to the Springs! We’re not sure what’s going on with this spot. Instead, you can find some tasty crêpes over at Amorette’s Patisserie, or check out the gigantic cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse or the specialty cupcakes at Sprinkles. Never fear — there’s no shortage of delicious desserts in Disney Springs. Disney Springs Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest food news from Disney World. Check out 8 NEW desserts 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’s your favorite treat from Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments. The post Crêpe Fans Beware! A Popular Dessert Stand Is Acting WEIRD In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A few months ago, we announced a dazzling line-up of new entertainment coming to the Disney Wish this summer, including “Disney The Little Mermaid.” Today, I’m excited to share new details and concept art of this spectacular show!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. Spring is in full bloom in the Disney parks, and we can’t help but feel the buzz! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival If you’ve been bit by the Disney bug but can’t quite make your way to Disney World or Disneyland at the moment, why not bring some of the Disney magic home with you? While browsing Amazon, we came across some Disney items that just so happen to be on sale right now! Hurry and check out these Disney deals before it’s too late! First up is a Disney Women’s Mickey Mouse Gold-Tone Watch with Red Faux Leather Band. ©Amazon It features the new Mickey Mouse design and his hands articulate to move with each passing minute! It’s on sale for $34.00. Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Women’s Watch If you’re like us and get lost in a SEA of appointments you can never quite keep track of, maybe you’d benefit from the Disney Villains Ursula Planner! ©Amazon It’s dated from January to December 2022 and is small enough to fit into your purse! Get it for $16.99. Click Here to Buy the Disney Villains Ursula Planner Pooh Bear fans, this one’s for you! How sweet is the Disney Pooh Brass Pewter Keychain?! ©Amazon The little Pooh Bear figure measures only 1″ tall — making this the perfect little addition to any set of keys. You can snag it for $9.72. Click Here to Buy the Pooh Bear Brass Pewter Keychain Challenge your mind with the Disney Villainous Hades Jigsaw Puzzle from Ravensburger! It has 1000 pieces and uses “soft-click” technology so the pieces stay in place! ©Amazon You can get it for $22.22, and when you’re done you can even hang it on the wall as art! Click Here to Buy the Disney Villainous Hades Puzzle Got a Disney song lover in your life? Make their day with the 40 Most-Streamed Disney Songs Easy Piano Songbook. ©Amazon With songs like “Hakuna Matata,” “Let It Go,” and “Under the Sea,” you can entertain your friends by learning these Disney songs on piano for $22.80! Click Here to Buy the Disney Piano Songbook These Disney Frozen Shirts for Kids come in a 4-pack, and there are so many different styles to choose from! ©Amazon You can get this set of four shirts for $22! Click Here to Buy the Disney Frozen Shirts for Kids And what better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day coming up than with this Disney Stitch Gold Shamrock PopSocket?! ©Amazon Looks like Stitch is up to his old mischievous antics on this PopSocket — snag it for $12.74. Click Here to Buy the Stitch Gold Shamrock PopSocket We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest Disney deals on Amazon, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Click Here to Read How to Explain Disney World to Someone Who Hasn’t Been in Decades Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these Disney deals are you going to snatch up before it’s too late? Let us know in the comments! The post The 7 Disney Deals on Amazon You Need in Your Life Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s no point in sugar-coating it or pretending like it’ll just go away. Let’s face the facts — getting to Disney World from Orlando International Airport is no longer as “easy” and cheap as it used to be. We will miss you, Magical Express! At the start of 2022, Disney’s Magical Express concluded its service. A moment of silence, please, for the loss of this iconic service. Since you can no longer hum your Disney tunes, hop on the Magical Express, and *magically* arrive at your Disney World hotel, you’ll need to figure out what other options you have when it comes to ground transportation from the airport to Disney World. Aside from just what options you have, you may be wondering just how LONG it’ll take you to get from one spot to the other and whether the use of any of these options makes a difference. No worries, we’ve got you covered with EVERYTHING you need to know! Ground Transportation Options With the Magical Express gone, note that all of the services discussed below WILL cost you money. None of these are free, so that’s something to keep in mind. Currently, there are two bus systems that essentially act as Magical Express replacements: Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer. Both services can bring you to your Disney World hotel once you arrive at Orlando Airport and they can bring you back at the end of your trip. These offerings differ slightly when it comes to price, theming, and options. Mears Connect Note that while The Sunshine Flyer only has its shared bus service available, Mears Connect offers a more standard bus service as well as an Express Service. While the Express Service isn’t considered to be a “private” service, it does guarantee more limited wait times and direct (shared) service. Mears Connect In addition to those methods, you can also look into taxi services or rideshares like Uber and Lyft. There is also the option of renting your own car. You can also consider using a private car service. Some of these ground transfers can now be purchased as an add-on option when booking your Disney World hotel or vacation package. Ground Transportation Options In the future (though it might take a while) there will also be a train connecting the Orlando International Airport and Disney Springs. ©Brightline Curious about learning more about getting from the airport to your Disney World hotel? Click here for our step-by-step guide on how to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport No matter which option you choose, knowing how long it will take to get from the airport to your hotel could have a significant impact on your first-day plans. For example, will you have enough time to fit in a trip to the parks on the day you arrive? Or should you instead spend some time at your hotel? How long do you have before you’ll reach your lunch reservation after your flight lands? How many miles is the airport from Disney World? The exact route your transportation option will take from the airport to Disney World might differ, so that’s something to keep in mind. There are a variety of routes that they might use. On average, the routes from the airport to Disney World are approximately 17 to 22/23 miles. Also, keep in mind that Disney World is HUGE — it’s almost like its own city! We ran our directions to “Walt Disney World Resort” as identified on Google Maps. But if you run it to a specific destination within Disney World (say, Magic Kingdom park or the hotels near that), the number of miles will be different. © Google Depending on what specific hotel you’re staying at, your commute could fluctuate. And if your transportation choice uses toll roads or alternate options that could also impact your commute time. Click Here to Read the First Reactions to the Mears Connect Transportation Service How long does it actually take to get to Disney World? Mileage is one thing, but it can be a whole different scenario when talking about how much time it will take to get from the airport to your hotel at Disney World. Let’s go through a few different options (as well as some pros and cons about the services). Renting a Car In terms of pros and cons, a rental car certainly gives YOU more control over your vacation in general. You can decide where to drive, when to drive, and what routes to take. The choice is YOURS! Leave early, leave late, drive to Universal Studios for a day, drive all over Disney World property if you want — the world is your oyster! But rental cars can come with a high cost (especially now!) and you’ll have to pay parking fees at your hotel off-property (potentially), your Disney World hotel, and (if you’re not staying at a Disney World hotel or don’t have a pass with parking included) at the Disney parks. You can rent a car but it’ll cost ya! What about how long it’ll take you to get that rental car and then get to your Disney World Hotel? Well, using a rental car can be great in terms of speed of getting from the airport to your hotel once you have the car itself. When we ran the route at around 5:30PM (ET) on a Tuesday afternoon, Google Maps said that the route from the airport to Disney World would take about 24-28 minutes. When we changed it to have a departure time of 6PM (ET), it was closer to 20-35 minutes. Leaving at around 8:45PM (ET) got it as low as 18 minutes but up to 35 minutes still. ©Google Ultimately, the time it’ll take you to actually get from the airport to Disney World once you’re physically IN your rental car will, like all transportation options, vary depending on (1) what time of day it is; (2) whether the time or other factors cause an increased amount of traffic; (3) unexpected factors like an accident on the road; and potentially other things. BUT renting a car gives YOU the ability to pick the roads you want to go on and select what could be the fastest route. You’ll also be able to change routes on the go if a shorter one pops up, giving you some freedom and control. That could mean you will get to Disney World significantly faster than some other options on this list. ©Kayak BUT with a rental car, you’ll need to factor in the time it will take you to get from your airplane seat to the seat of the rental car. That will generally involve some time (sometimes quite a lot of time) waiting in line at a rental car area in the airport to get the keys to your car and fill out any necessary paperwork. Sometimes the lines are short and you can get in and out in, say, 20 minutes. Other times, these lines can be really long and set you back an hour (or more). Also note that most of the rental companies are located on-airport, but if you happen to book one that is off of the airport’s main property and you need to use a shuttle to get there (generally, the shuttle is free), that’s additional time you’ll need to factor into your trip. Click here to see why renting a car might cost more than Disney World tickets Taxi/Uber/Lyft/Rideshare Using a taxi or rideshare comes with its own pros and cons. It can be relatively fast in some cases (though there can be delays) and you won’t have to deal with parking costs, but you’ll also be dependent on availability and won’t have a lot of control in terms of what routes are used, etc. Also keep in mind that rideshare services can be subject to surge charging, meaning that your ride could be WAY more expensive during busy times of the year. And you may find that taxi prices will be quite expensive as well. Depending on the cost, sometimes for a few bucks more, you could hire a private car or limo service to get you to your hotel (in the ultimate vacation style)! Like a rental car, once you’re physically seated IN your taxi or rideshare vehicle, you could get to Disney World in 24-35 minutes. This will (of course) depend on the factors we noted above — traffic, accidents, crowds, etc. Once you pull out of Orlando Airport, you should reach this iconic entrance in about half an hour Unlike rental car services, you won’t have to wait in a (potentially long) line to grab your keys. BUT you will have to request the rideshare service and wait for it to arrive or wait until a taxi is available. You will likely find several taxi cabs already ready to go in the pick-up area at the airport. If it’s an extremely busy day, you might have to wait in line for a taxi to become available. If many other guests are also waiting to hop in a taxi, you’ll just have to wait until you also have the ability to do so too. This could take a few minutes (or potentially a decent amount of time) depending on crowding and availability. Taxi Sign There may also be some waiting when it comes to rideshare services. You will ultimately have to request the rideshare vehicle and wait for it to arrive (though you may be able to pre-book and schedule a trip with some rideshare services, so that’s something to look into). Sometimes the vehicles might be readily available and able to pick you up in 5 minutes or less. But (if you haven’t pre-scheduled it) sometimes the delay can be significant. If there are tremendous crowds (and we have seen the Orlando Airport be extremely busy lately) or other reasons why rideshare services are less available at that time (less staff and cars operating under the service due simply to staffing issues or bad weather, for example) you might have to wait for a while. ©Uber | Pricing from 2021 So while the ride from the airport to Disney might only be 25-35 minutes, you’ll want to give yourself extra time to get through the line of other guests waiting to get a taxi or to request a rideshare and get in it. Click here to read our 6 tips for using Uber in Disney World! Private Car Service When it comes to a private car service, there are again pros and cons. You won’t have to worry about parking costs, but you also won’t be the one driving so there are some limitations that can come with that in terms of choosing routes, etc. Still, a private car service might give you the chance to stop at the grocery store before you arrive at your hotel (something you generally won’t be able to do with a rideshare/taxi) and it’ll give you more direct service to where you need to go. There also (generally) shouldn’t be much waiting when it comes to Private Car Services. It’s not as though you’re waiting for an Uber driver to become available or for your turn in the rental car line to arrive. Instead, if you have your private service pre-booked, the driver should be there to get you quickly! Airport There may still be some small delays in terms of finding your private car/driver and getting to them, but if you’ve pre-booked the service and everything is ready to go, it generally should be much quicker than some of the other services. Within just a few minutes of finding your driver, you should be on your way to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Again, actual travel time will depend on what route the driver takes, traffic, accidents, etc. Click here to learn more about adding on ground transfer options to your trip Mears Connect Another transportation option is Mears Connect. This is essentially a Magical Express replacement service but it has 2 different options that could seriously impact your travel time. In terms of general pros and cons, Mears Connect may “feel” somewhat similar to the Magical Express since it is being run by the same company that operated the Magical Express — Mears. That might give you a sense of comfort in selecting this option. The pricing is also not subject to surges in the same way that rideshare services are, so that’s good. You also won’t have to deal with parking charges. Note that Mears Connect goes to Disney World’s hotels as well as some other Orlando hotels. Welcome! As we mentioned, Mears Connect has Standard and Express service options. Standard costs $32 round trip for adults and $27 round trip for kids. Standard service is a shared service and it will make a limited number of stops. ©Mears Connect The Express service gives you DIRECT service to your resort (and back to the airport) as the guaranteed first stop with limited to no wait time. It costs $250 for up to 4 passengers, and $55 per additional passenger. Note that while it is direct service, it may still be shared with others. ©Mears Connect One BIG thing to consider about the services offered by Mears Connect is timing. When it comes to the Express service, you are guaranteed to be the first stop and you’ll have “limited to no wait time” once you check-in at the Mears Connect area in the airport. Note that you will want to factor in some wait time for the Mears Connect check-in, especially if you’ll be traveling during a really busy time. But, overall, once you’re through check-in, you should be on your way to your Disney World resort relatively quickly. One of our readers shared that they only waited about 5 minutes before getting into their van. Mears Connect Desk at Orlando Airport The Standard service, on the other hand, doesn’t give you any of those “limited to no wait time” guarantees. You will have to first check-in at the Mears Connect area (allot some wait time for this). And then you’ll have to wait for your Mears bus/shuttle to arrive. Previously, the Mears Connect website said that they would get you on your way to the hotel within 20 minutes of checking in to the reception area. It appears that has since been removed from the Mears Connect website. Mears Connect Once your shuttle/bus does arrive, you’ll have to factor in that this is a shared service. So on top of traffic, accidents, etc. that could make the route to your hotel longer, there will also be other guests that the service will need to drop off. Your hotel might be the first stop or the last. In other words, you may need to wait only a little or you could spend a much longer time waiting to get to your hotel! Our DFB readers previously shared their thoughts with us about using the service. One shared that they only waited about 15 minutes for the bus and were the first of 4 stops on the route. Success! Another shared that from the time they got in line to the time they arrived at the hotel, it was around 90 minutes, which they felt was longer than the previous Magical Express experience. Mears Connect Bus We do have to note that we saw far fewer comments from readers with negative experiences over positive ones. If you’re seeking a service that’ll get you to your hotel quickly though, the Express service will be your best bet as it will get you directly to your hotel without any other stops. Click here to see important facts about Mears Connect The Sunshine Flyer The Sunshine Flyer is similar to the Standard Mears Connect service in that it is essentially a Magical Express replacement with shared bus/shuttle service to the Disney World hotels. You won’t have to deal with parking costs and things like that, but you WILL have to deal with getting on a shared bus/shuttle that could make multiple stops. Sunshine Flyer Unlike Mears Connect, however, The Sunshine Flyer has some specific time “guarantees” on its website. Specifically, they note that “When the guest enters the Sunshine Flyer staging area the guest will not wait more than 20 minutes to board the bus. The ride to the resorts is scheduled so the last stop will not take more than 65 minutes.” All in all, that’s close to the 90 minutes that one of our readers expressed having experienced with Mears Connect, so there may not be a huge difference there, but it is interesting to see it specifically stated on the site. Sunshine Flyer With The Sunshine Flyer, you could wait the 20 minutes in line, the 25 minutes to get to Disney World, and then be on the first hotel stop. Or you might end up waiting far longer if you’re the last stop on the bus. So if you choose to use this service, that’s something you’ll want to keep in mind! Click here to learn more about The Sunshine Flyer! The Airport Train Finally, we reach the upcoming Brightline train. This train is slated to bring guests directly from Orlando Airport to Disney Springs, but it is still a few years off from completion. Previously, we had shared a news story that noted that the train might not begin service to Disney Springs until 2026. Also, some key decisions on the route it will take from the airport to Disney World are still in discussion (and were at one point delayed indefinitely). So things are still a work in progress, though we have seen some general construction achievements met when it comes to the Brightline path in Florida in general. ©Brightline The Brightline train may wind up being a pretty “direct” option in the sense that it will be a train, not a regular car on the roads. It should be able to bypass some of the Orlando traffic. But, you’ll have to presumably go to a train check-in area, wait for a train to arrive, get on the train, wait for that train to take off, and then potentially wait through several other stops the train may have to make before it reaches Disney Springs. Then you’ll have to find your way from Disney Springs to your Disney World hotel, which will be a whole other matter. Plus, it’s several years out from completion and there are still a lot of unknowns about its path. Still, it might end up being an economical and unique option to get to Disney World. We’ll just have to wait and find out once more details are released! Click here to read more about the different ways you can get to Disney World from Orlando Airport. Unfortunately, you can’t magically step off of your airplane and onto Disney World property (wouldn’t that be neat, though?!). It takes some additional travel time to reach your final destination. We mentioned things like traffic, accidents, crowds, etc. that can affect a number of transportation options we listed above. But there are some other things you’ll also want to keep in mind when it comes to the timing on your arrival day: Once your flight lands, give yourself and your family at least 30 minutes to disembark the plane. That might sound like a lot, but it can take a while for your plane to actually pull into the gate and then allow guests off of it. And if you’re on a large plane and are seated WAY toward the back, you might be staying put for a while. Then you’ll have to make your way to the baggage claim. Factor in at least 30 minutes to collect all of your luggage. Again, this might be way more time than you’ll need, but it’s better to factor in more time and give yourself some wiggle room. Sometimes luggage is unloaded faster than other times, but you never know if your bag will be the first one or the last on that conveyor belt! Whether it’s a shuttle service, a rental car, or other option, sometimes it can take between 30-60 minutes to actually get on your chosen method of transportation. Give yourself enough time for that. If you can, do whatever is available to check-in early, complete any paper ahead of time, or reserve that pick-up time in advance to help streamline that process as much as possible. Once you actually have your luggage and your ride situated, remember that it can take around 30 minutes or more to get to your hotel. That can be impacted by traffic, accidents, crowds, shuttle services that make multiple stops, what route you take, where you’re headed on property, etc. Orlando International Airport It’s a lot to take in. We know. But we hope that this helps you get a better idea of how long it could take you to get to Disney World and how much time you should set aside for travel to your hotel. Be sure to follow along for more tips and tricks to help you plan your next Disney World vacation. Don’t make these mistakes in Disney World in 2022! 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 to fly to Disney World in 2022? Which ground transportation option are you considering? Let us know in the comments! The post How LONG It Takes to Get to Disney World From the Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars fans have really been spoiled over the past few years. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge They’ve had new shows like The Mandalorian (which also brought us our beloved Grogu) and The Book of Boba Fett, as well as places where they can actually immerse themselves into the world, like Galaxy’s Edge and the Galactic Starcruiser. But, the most exciting thing of all might still be yet to come — the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney+ (premiering on May 25th). And, we have a FIRST LOOK at the new series! Entertainment Weekly has released exclusive first look photos of the new Star Wars series, as well as new info about the show! Ewan McGregor (who plays Obi-Wan) says, “We find Obi-Wan at the beginning of our story rather broken, and faithless, and beaten, somewhat given up.” ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly We’re also introduced to the force-sensitive Inquisitor Reva (played by Moses Ingram), who will apparently prove a formidable new foe as she looks for Jedi-in-hiding for the Empire. ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly This photo seems to suggest that Obi-Wan Kenobi has been living in a cave on Tatooine in order to watch over Luke Skywalker. ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly The trio of Reva, the Grand Inquisitor, and Darth Vader all share a “common dark-side goal,” according to Ingram. ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly We also see this photo of Obi-Wan with an eopie! ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly And, there’s a first look of Joel Edgerton as Uncle Owen! ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly Then, there is this photo of Obi-Wan donning his cloak again in order to travel to places like the new planet of Daiyu, which “sort of has a Hong Kong feel to it,” says writer Joby Harold. ©MATT KENNEDY / LUCASFILM LTD. via Entertainment Weekly Obi-Wan is also on the cover of Entertainment Weekly, and he’s got a lightsaber, people! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this upcoming series. Click here to see another sneak peek at the new Obi Wan Kenobi series coming to Dinsey+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this new Star Wars show? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at the NEW Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Coming to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is currently undergoing a massive transformation. EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth We’ve already seen some new things open in the park — like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the Creations Shop. But more things are on the way! In the future, guests will get to enjoy the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster, check out a statue of Walt Disney, and more. One of the new things coming to EPCOT is a new restaurant called Connections Cafe & Eatery and today we have a BIG update about this new spot. Recently Disney announced that EPCOT’s brand new quick service spot, Connections Cafe & Eatery, will open in spring 2022! A look at the new Connections Cafe and Eatery! If you’re not familiar with this new spot, it’s a quick service restaurant that will be opening in EPCOT’s World Celebration. The new eatery was announced during Destination D23 in November of 2021. Imagineer Zach Riddley announced the opening timeline on Instagram as the first of five new restaurant marquees was installed on the building. Riddley also notes in the post that the fast-casual restaurant will have an adjoining cafe. It was inspired by the “EPCOT idea of connecting” and will highlight the common bond that we share over food and the gathering of people. EPCOT Fountain If you’ll be heading to EPCOT soon, here are some more updates about the park you should know about: Ride testing has started on the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride Careful: the new Moana attraction coming to EPCOT isn’t what you think it is Check out 7 things coming back to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Check back with us for the latest information! Click here to see the 1 drink you should get from each EPCPOT pavilion! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to try this new restaurant in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Opening Timeline Announced for the NEW Restaurant in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Happy March! It’s a busy time of year at Disney World with the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival happening NOW through July 4th!, PLUS, the 50th anniversary celebration is going strong, AND the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is officially open! This means today is the perfect time to plan your next trip — and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Plan that trip today! Today our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Walt Disney World discounts for DFB readers — and they’re great if you’re planning to visit during the upcoming holiday season. Keep Reading for all the Disney World Deals The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your vacation with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Spring and Early Summer 2022 If you’re staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from March 6th-July 7th, 2022, you can save up to $100 a night on your trip! The amount you save will vary depending on which hotel you stay in, so make sure to check the list of participating hotels before booking. Yacht Club This offer is good on most nights from March 6th through July 7th, 2022. Click here for more details on this new spring and summer offer Florida Resident Offer If you’re planning to stay at a Disney Resort between March 11th and July 7th, 2022, Florida Residents can save up to 20% on your hotel room! It’s valid for select resorts, and savings vary by category. Wilderness Lodge Proof of Florida residency will be required at check-in, and this deal is limited to stays of 1-14 nights in length. The savings are based on the non-discounted price that a Florida Resident pays for the same room. Keep in mind that advance reservations are required to use this offer! Click here for more details on the Florida resident offer Annual Passholder Offer Disney has announced a new offer that gives Annual Passholders up to 25% off their hotel room rates on most nights from March 11th through July 7th. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Some exclusions from this offer include the following: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. Click here to see more about this Annual Passholder deal 2022 Military Offers Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights from now through December 16, 2022. 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Small World Vacations is happy to share over 23 years of Disney expertise and extensive experience with My Disney Experience, discounts, dining reservations, and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax and enjoy some Disney Magic! Small World Vacations is happy to help with your Walt Disney World Vacation. Learn below what they can do for you! Maximize the Dining Plan! If you book a Walt Disney World Vacation Package you will receive one FREE digital e-Book, the Disney Food Blog Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World valued at $19.95. This guide helps you to get the most out of your Disney Dining Experience! Small World Vacations is proud to be the preferred travel agency of the Disney Food Blog. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Small-World-Square-Banner.png Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. 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She answered all my questions very promptly as well.” If you are ready to begin planning your Walt Disney World vacation, simply fill out the Small World Vacations no obligation quote form! Small World Vacations is happy to share over 23 years of Disney expertise and firsthand experience with My Disney Experience, discounts, dining reservations, and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy some Disney Magic! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! 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Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I want even MORE exercise” during your Disney World vacation? No? Walking 10 miles a day is enough for you? Understandable. Whatever floats your boat You can walk a LOT when you’re at Disney World, which is exhausting for a lot of people, but other people thrive off of the physical activity. For those of you that work out even when you’re on vacation, we found an activity happening in Disney Springs today that could be of interest to you — and it’s FREE! A workout session was happening in Disney Springs this morning! This was a complimentary workout session held by Lululemon in Disney Springs as part of their March Wellness Activities. Sweat it out! This particular session was a High Intensity Interval Training Bootcamp with F45 Training and Meditation, lead by Warrior One Yoga. This was obviously the meditation portion of the class! If you missed out on this class, don’t worry! On March 25th, you can attend the complimentary yoga class Lululemon is hosting here from 9AM to 10AM. If you want to attend, you can register right now on the Disney Springs website. Lululemon in Disney Springs Recently, a yoga session took place in front of Cinderella Castle for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. That session was NOT free and took place before the sun came up! Via @runDisney on Instagram Another one of these early yoga sessions is actually happening during the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, but it is currently sold out. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to see what yoga looks like in front of Cinderella Castle! 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 do yoga in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Uhh...Did You Know That You Can Work Out in Disney Springs?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been on lately with new merchandise! EPCOT Not only is the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival happening, but EPCOT also just released a huge new merchandise collection in one pavilion, along with a new drink, AND a fan-favorite cookie seems to be here to stay. Read all about it here! EPCOT Food Updates The Remy “Cheese” Cake is no longer available at Sunshine Seasons. When we asked a Cast Member, they said it was gone for the foreseeable future. It’s a cheesecake…that looks like cheese! Brilliant! Despite its appearance, this cheesecake was pretty much a normal cheesecake released in celebration of the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. It seems to be gone for now, but we’ll be watching out for its return just in case! Here’s our full review of the Remy “Cheese” Cake! The new Pand-Ade Boba Drink arrived at the Canada Popcorn Cart for the release of Turning Red, the newest Disney and Pixar movie premiering on Disney+ on March 11th. This drink is made with coconut-pomegranate lemonade with pomegranate boba pearls for $6.50, and it will be available from March 1st to May 31st. Pand-Ade We really enjoyed this drink, and it comes in a free plastic Turning Red souvenir cup! If you’re into coconut and boba drinks, this is definitely something you’d want to try. Here’s our full review of the Pand-Ade drink! The very popular Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich has been added to the year-round menu of Karamell-Kuche, according to a Cast Member we asked! Although it was once only available during the holiday season, it’s now available any time of year for $5.99. Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich This is a cookie made with buttercream frosting and salted caramel drizzle sandwiched between two gingerbread cookies, and we’ll be keeping an eye out for whether its availability changes. Learn more about the Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich here! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind continues to undergo construction, presumably as Disney World prepares to open the ride as scheduled in summer 2022. We spotted Cast Members working on the roof this week… Roof Work …and more overall progress within the Xandar pavilion! We’re still waiting on an official opening date for the ride, but we’ll update you as soon as we know more. Construction Progress In the Japan pavilion, construction continues on the walkway. This time, the construction has moved to the opposite side side of Japan. Construction in Japan Are you ready for all the new merchandise, because there’s a LOT! EPCOT Merchandise News Italy Pavilion At La Bottega Italiana in the Italy pavilion, a whole new Limoncello Collection was released! This collection includes these Limoncello Saluti Minnie Ears for $29.99. Limoncello Minnie Ears These ears come with sequin yellow ears, a blue and yellow bow, and a lemon charm in the center. Can you spot the hidden Mickey? Check out more photos of the Limoncello Minnie Ears here! What about the rest of the collection! This Limoncello Raglan Tee was $24.99… Raglan Tee …this Adoro il Limoncello Tee was $29.99… T-Shirt …this Limoncello Keychain was $12.99… Keychain …and this Limoncello Saluti Magnet was $9.99. Magnet There was also a floppy Limoncello Saluti Hat for $29.99… Saluti Hat …a Limoncello Saluti Tumbler for $27.99… Tumbler …an Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Tee for $29.99… T-Shirt …Limoncello Coasters for $24.99… Coasters …a Limoncello Towel Set for $24.99… Towel …a Limoncello Mug for $14.99… Mug …a Limoncello Olive Oil Carafe for $29.99… Carafe …a Limoncello Melamine Plate Set for $29.99… Plate Set …a Limoncello Demi Tasse Set for $64.99… Demi Tasse Set …a Limoncello Apron for $34.99… Apron …a Limoncello Spoon Rest for $9.99… Spoon Rest …a Limoncello Trinket Tray for $14.99… Trinket Tray …and finally, a Lemon Tank Top for $34.99. Tank Top Lastly from Italy was this new La Vita e Bella Topolino/Topolina Bowl for $12.99. Topolino Bowl Let’s head to the next store. Pin Traders Pin Traders had a new Voyage of the Little Mermaid Anniversary Pin! Voyage of the Little Mermaid Pin It’s time to visit Creations Shop. Creations Shop Creations had a new Be Happy Collection Bucket Hat for $34.99. Be Happy Bucket Hat It also had a new Minnie Skirt and Jean Shirt Set for Kids, for $49.99. Kids Minnie Shirt and Skirt And we also spotted new Flower and Garden Festival Rain Boots for $59.99. Flower and Garden Festival Boots There was a new Beauty and the Beast Mug celebrating the 30th anniversary of the film for $19.99, with lots of different illustrations of Belle. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Mug The illustrations are so different depending on which side of the mug you’re looking at! 30th Anniversary There was a new Orange Bird 50th Anniversary Shirt by Reyn Spooner for $125. Reyn Spooner Orange Bird Shirt And a new Dooney & Bourke collection was released, with this one featuring Pixar! The Large Tote Bag was $298… Large Tote …this Satchel was $298… Satchel …and this small Crossbody Bag was $228. Crossbody Bag And we spotted a big display of new Turning Red merchandise too, including apparel, hats, and plushes! ‘Turning Red’ Merchandise It’s time to visit Japan. Japan Pavilion At Mitsukoshi, we found a new Kirby Cat Hat! Would you cat actually wear this? Kitty Kirby Hat There was also a new Kirby Backpack for $79.95. Kirby Backpack And we found Hello Kitty Flavored Marshmallows, with the flavors of Matcha Green Tea and Tropical Pineapple. Hello Kitty Marshmallows Let’s move on to the UK. United Kingdom Pavilion The UK pavilion had a new Peter Pan Hat for $29.99. Peter Pan Hat And…that’s it from there (for now). What’s next? Disney Traders Disney Traders had a new Kids Minnie Dress for $39.99. Minnie Dress A couple more stops to go. China Pavilion In the China pavilion, we found a new Dog Costume that we couldn’t quite figure out. Is it a bird? An owl? You tell us! Is it…a bird? It has wings and a beak, so it’s some kind of winged creature! What’s your guess? And the Lays Chip packaging on the Sour Cream and Onion and BBQ was chips was a bit different. Lays Chips On to our last stop! Art of Disney Art of Disney had a new-to-us Ariel Figurine for $65. Ariel Figurine And that’s all from EPCOT, folks! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates! 5 important Disney updates you DON’T want to miss! 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 in EPCOT this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in EPCOT: An Entire Merchandise Collection Inspired By Lemons first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney College Program has been a rite of passage for thousands of Disney World fans over the years! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Disney CPs, as they are called, get the opportunity to get work experience, earn some money, learn about that famous Disney customer service, and live for a few months to a year in apartments that, at times, have been known for their rowdy parties. For more than two decades, one of those apartment complexes that housed Disney CPs was Vista Way. We previously shared that it had been put on the market and now, Vista Way has been SOLD! ©GoogleMaps The apartment complex on nearly 35 acres very close to Disney World — near I-4 and SR 535 — was bought for $90 million, according to the Orlando Business Journal. Vista Way has been closed and empty for nearly two years, since Disney suspended its College Program during the early days of the pandemic. The apartment complex had been for sale for nearly a year. ©Disney Flamingo Crossings Village apartments But the Vista Way apartments may have been headed for sale even before the pandemic happened. In 2021, Disney opened Flamingo Crossings Village apartment complex in the Flamingo Crossings development area west of Disney World, with plans to house College Program participants there. Right now, the Flamingo Crossings Village apartment are open to be rented by Disney Cast Members. ©Disney || College Program Housing So if you’re wondering, “What is going to become of Vista Way?” we’ve got news for you about that! The company that dropped that $90M on the apartments — Grand Peaks — is doing some renovations and will then open up the apartments for rent this summer. The new Emerald Grove apartments are close to Disney Springs. The complex’s new name is Emerald Bay, and the apartments are getting new interiors including quart countertops and stainless steel appliances, according to the (brand spankin’ new) Emerald Bay Facebook Page. Have you always wanted to live close to EPCOT? Here’s your chance. It sounds like this new apartment complex super close to the Disney World action could make a splash in the Little Lake Bryan neighborhood, especially with the two resort-style pools on property! The Disney College Program Is Hiring For 2022-2023! 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 want to live super close to Disney World, or do you prefer some distance so that you feel like you’re really vacationing there? Let us know in the comments! The post Guess What Apartment Complex Disney Just Sold for Million first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, we’re thrilled to celebrate International Women’s Day. We strive to recognize our amazing cast year-round, and in honor of today’s occasion, we’re highlighting a few of the empowering women behind the magic that we’ve featured over the past year.View the full article

We don’t like to pick favorites, but Wine Bar George in Disney Springs holds a pretty special place in our hearts (Shhh! Don’t tell the others!). It’s got cheese on fire, for one thing. Cheese. On fire. There’s also some killer mac and cheese bites, a thoughtfully curated cheese board, oh, and a Master Sommelier known as George Miliotes (you know, like the sign). Wine Bar George in Disney Springs If you fangirl over wine the way we fangirl over Joe Rohde, you might want to consider checking out an upcoming event in Disney World! George Miliotes just shared some exciting news! In-person wine events are returning to Disney Springs on March 22nd, 2022 with Master Sommelier George Miliotes and Monica Ordóñez. These guys are like wine EXPERTS, so if you’ve ever wanted to learn about the history of wine, how to appreciate it, or where it comes from, this is your chance! The first official event will take place on Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:30PM with Master Sommelier George Miliotes and Monica Ordóñez. According to the Wine Bar George website, “Monica is the daughter of Jorge Ordóñez, and together, along with Jorge’s son Victor, the Ordóñez family is sourcing and making some of the greatest wines in Spain.” It sounds like it’s a family affair; how fun! There are some AMAZING food and drinks here During the event, guests can indulge in a special multi-course dinner from Executive Chef Ron Rupert. Selections from the Jorge Ordóñez portfolio will go with each course (this is a WINE event, after all!). Guests will be able to try a variety of wines from Toro, Rueda, and more. Wine Bar George Bar Seating Tickets are available now for $200 each (not including additional fees or sales tax) on the Wine Bar George website. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned for more! HURRY! Star Wars Celebration Tickets Are Going On SALE SOON! 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 dined at Wine Bar George? Let us know in the comments! The post Wine Bar George is Bringing BACK Its Wine Events in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guess who’s back in Hollywood Studios?! Hint: hello, hi, it’s us. Disney’s Hollywood Studios We love this old-Hollywood-themed park with its classic attractions like Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and restaurants like the Hollywood Brown Derby. What we love even more is being able to bring you updates on all the new things we’ve spotted around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so let’s check it all out! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Galaxy’s Edge Dok-Ondar has once again gone into hiding behind the curtain, and Cast Members weren’t sure when we might be able to see him again! He’s gone again! This happens from time to time as Disney performs maintenance on the animatronic. Sunset Club Couture Painting is still going strong on the exterior of Sunset Club Couture. It’s almost done! Luckily, the shop is still open for business while it’s getting a makeover. Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Mickey’s of Hollywood Celebrate Disney and Pixar’s newest film Turning Red while keeping your toes warm with these Turning Red Slippers! Adorable! You can get them for $19.99 and wear RED PANDAS on your TOES! Warm and fuzzy Dark Room Star Wars fans will be happy to know that you can now purchase this limited-edition Star Wars Pin Set here! It’s $59.99 and comes with three exclusive collector pins. Star Wars pin set Legends of Hollywood Good news, Pixar fans! The Dooney & Bourke Pixar collection has arrived in Hollywood Studios. We spotted the large tote for $298… Large tote …the satchel, also for $298… Pixar satchel …and the crossbody bag for $228! Crossbody bag Tower Hotel Gifts The Hollywood Tower Hotel Door Knob Sign has returned to its home in the Tower Hotel Gifts shop! It’s available for $9.99. Drop-in if you dare! And, the back reminds you that checking out might be a little difficult. Oh no… We also spotted a Muppets Hand-Painted Cel for sale here! Muppets hand-painted cel It features the characters we all know and love like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear! You can get it for $95. Hey friends! Celebrity 5 & 10 More of the home collection has dropped at this popular Hollywood Studios merch store — specifically, this Mickey Mouse Knit Throw which is sure to keep you cozy. We love this blanket! You can snatch it up for $59.99, and here’s a close-up of what the full blanket looks like! Mickey Mouse throw blanket Dok Ondar’s There’s a very fancy Naboo Crest Headdress for sale in Dok’s Den of Antiquities! Can we wear this to work every day? Channel your inner Padme while looking oh-so-fashionable for $49.99! Perfect for doing chores around the house. Hollywood Studios General Updates There are NEW park maps in Hollywood Studios! New park map! Here to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, the map has received a few updates to keep up with all the changes going on in the park! Click Here to See More Details About the New Hollywood Studios Map! There you have it — everything new over at Hollywood Studios! We’re keeping an eye out for the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. 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. 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 attraction and restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: Changes to the Park Map and Custom Muppets Artwork first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Changes in the situation with COVID-19 have impacted the Disney parks in many ways, with updates to face mask requirements, adjustments to dining, and more. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign We’ve recently seen face mask mandates suspended for many sailings on the Disney Cruise Line, and traditional character meet and greets may return to the parks soon. Now, another Disney resort is facing a big change in its health and safety measures. Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, is a popular destination for Disney fans looking for a change in pace from the theme parks. It’s a relaxing hotel with a large spa and other activities for guests. ©Disney This resort recently updated language on their website to reflect a major change coming to the State of Hawaii’s health and safety measures. Beginning on March 26th, 2022, the Safe Travels program in Hawaii will end. Starting on that day, “there will be no COVID-related travel requirements for arriving domestic guests,” according to the Safe Travels website. ©Disney Note that this change applies to domestic guests ONLY. Aulani notes that “international guests must continue to follow the travel requirements put in place by the federal government.” Disney’s Aulani Resort From now through March 25th, 2022, domestic travelers will still be required to complete a 5-day self-quarantine unless they bypass this quarantine by submitting proof of vaccination. Records of vaccination must be uploaded to the Safe Travels website, and guests must also have a hard copy with them when they arrive in Hawaii. Alternatively, travelers can take a COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before the final leg of their trip and submit the negative test result in order to bypass quarantine. Aulani View But after March 25th, those requirements will no longer be in place. Hawaii will have no COVID-related policies for domestic travel. Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news. Learn about the CDC’s recent change in face mask recommendations 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 visited Aulani before? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney’s Hawaiian Resort Is Changing Its COVID-19 Policies first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs consistently impresses us with fantastic desserts, snacks, and dinners. Seriously, just look at this stunning 50th Anniversary cake from Amorette’s Patisserie! If you’re traveling to Disney World for the food, we’re here to tell you that from an early breakfast to a late-night dessert, you can find some seriously good food for every meal WITHOUT stepping foot in a Disney park. Disney Springs is where it’s at, and you don’t even need a park ticket! 50th Anniversary Celebration Petit Cake Today, we’re back at Disney Springs to check out the latest treat at Amorette’s Patisserie. It’s a cute one! Disney’s newest animated movie Turning Red is coming SOON to Disney+ (March 11th, to be exact). To celebrate the film’s debut, Disney has been creating new treats inspired by the movie. Starting now, Amorette’s Patisserie is serving a special Turning Red Dome Cake! This mini dome cake was designed to taste like a Canadian dessert! It’s made up of layers of rich chocolate nut brownie, coconut vanilla custard, and dark chocolate ganache. It looks like a red panda! Just like Mei Mei, we can get pretty excited about new Disney treats, and this dessert made us pretty happy! The rich, chocolate nut brownie inside is delightful. We tasted some crunchy, nutty almond flavors in there, so if you have a nut allergy, keep that in mind. The other layer, coconut vanilla custard, is pretty thick, which took us by surprise. The coconut flavor worked well with the nutty chocolate brownie. Amorette’s makes the cutest treats! As coconut tends to do, we thought that the coconut flavor here was a little overpowering. It’s definitely the first thing you taste when you take a bite. The dark chocolate ganache is pretty sweet, epically considering it’s supposed to be dark chocolate. We liked it! The ears are made with white chocolate and sprinkles and the face features are made with little pieces of fondant. Yum! Overall, we really enjoyed this treat! If you like chocolate and brownies, you’ll probably enjoy this dome cake. You can try the Turning Red Dome Cake for $9 at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! VIDEO: Watch NEW ‘Turning Red’ Disney Pixar Trailer 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 anything at Amorerre’s? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Disney World Dessert That's ALMOST Too Cute to Eat...Almost. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have eaten A LOT of burgers in Disney World. Some have us returning again and again, while others have left us feeling…underwhelmed, to say the least! D-Luxe Burger D-Luxe Burger over in Disney Springs serves up high-quality burgers that are often WAY better than any burger you’d find from a quick-service spot in Disney World. And, to prepare for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, D-Luxe Burger is serving up a limited-time burger special — let’s see if it’s a tasty treat or a total flop. D-Luxe Burger is serving the Dubliner Burger for a limited time only! It comes with a signature-blend beef patty, corned beef, Dubliner cheddar, fried onions, Irish stout barbecue sauce, grilled onions, and lettuce. Phew, that’s a lot of stuff all on one burger…so how does it taste? Dubliner Burger First things first, this burger was HUGE. We’ve come to expect this from D-Luxe Burger, but it still gets us every time. We were expecting a lot from this burger (as we’ve had it before!) and thought this version was just as delightful! Cross-section This year, the burger is made with TWO beef patties instead of one. The double beef patties were the main flavor we noticed since they’re such a large part of the constitution of this burger, followed by the corned beef. The flavors from the barbecue sauce combined with the onions are the perfect sweet-and-salty combo! We had high hopes for this burger! It is a hearty meal, though, and at $13.49 could easily be split between two people for a quick lunch before you get back to shopping. If you’re looking for a light lunch, this is definitely not that! Dubliner Burger We’re always keeping an eye out for new foods to try, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and food reviews! Check Out 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. Where’s your favorite spot to grab a burger in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's Another Reason to Visit Our Fav Burger Spot in Disney Springs Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spring doesn’t technically begin until later in March, but as far as we’re concerned, OUR spring begins when the Flower & Garden Festival starts in EPCOT and floral Minnie ears debut in the parks. Disney World runs on its own schedule, after all! Now that the weather is warming up and the seasons are changing, it’s time to check out all the new and exciting things happening in the Magic Kingdom. Let’s see what’s new! From big news like a celebrity appearance to little news like a new pen for sale, we’re here to share an update on what’s new! Let’s take a look at what we found in the Magic Kingdom this week! Magic Kingdom Entertainment Updates Disney Dreamers Academy Cavalcade Over the weekend, from March 3rd to March 6th, the Disney Dreamers Academy event took place in the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Disney explained that the event was designed to “broaden career awareness and create exclusive enrichment opportunities for 100 Black high school students and teens from underrepresented communities.” Mickey was all dressed up in a special uniform! Over in the Magic Kingdom, singer and actress Kelly Rowland served as the Disney Dreamers ambassador in a special cavalcade featuring students in the Disney Dreamers Academy. Look who we saw! There was a marching band, Mickey made an appearance, and we said hello to dozens of Disney Dreamers Academy participants! Click here to learn more about the Disney Dreamers Academy event! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Gaston’s Tavern Normally, we like to recommend the Gaston’s Tavern Cinnamon Roll and LeFou’s Brew served at Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland, but today we’re talking about a NEW menu item! Now, you can find a Ham and Provolone Sandwich for $10.99 at this little quick service location. Ham and Provolone Sandwich It’s made with ham and provolone on a pretzel bun with plain mayo, and the bun is topped with toasted swiss. It’s small, but this was a tasty little sandwich that’s great for picky eaters or sandwich-lovers. Simple, yet classic! Click here to see our FULL review of the new Ham and Provolone Sandwich Main Street Confectionery The Main Street Confectionery has St. Patrick’s day-themed treats! We found a LOT of green and white decorations on all the classic Confectionery treats, like the caramel apples, Mickey rice krispies, and marshmallows. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! The Mickey-shaped rice krispie treat is made with mint M&M’s. We thought it was perfectly soft and chewy! ALL the Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World Joffrey’s Revive In honor of Joffrey’s Revive’s 5th birthday, the Tomorrowland Joffrey’s kiosk offered a special Birthday Donut. It was a vanilla donut with vanilla icing, sprinkles, and chocolate pearls, but the catch is that it was only available for ONE day! Happy Birthday, to Joffrey’s Revive! The donut was $5.99, and we thought it tasted great! Although this donut is no longer available, the good news is that Joffrey’s serves other donuts year-round. Click here to see our FULL review of the Birthday Donut Magic Kingdom Construction Updates TRON Update We checked in on the TRON Lightcycle Run construction, and it looks like the canopy is getting closer to completion! TRON is making some pretty good progress! Speaking of the canopy, Disney recently shared an update on the outer canopy construction! You can watch the video here! Click here to see a NEW Look at TRON Construction in Disney World Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium Over in the Emporium, we found several new items! Disney seems to LOVE creating new 50th Anniversary merchandise. We found this new 50th Anniversary pen set in The Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. Cute! To match, there’s also another new 50th Anniversary pen. This one is SHINY! Both the Cinderella… Cinderella journal …and Frog Prince journals arrived in the Magic Kingdom! Both are $29.99. The Frog Prince journal This new Orange Bird shirt is pretty expensive at $125. Would you pull the trigger? It’s pretty cool, we must admit. New Orange Bird shirt Finally, we found a cute new Minnie Mouse hat for $27.99. This is perfect for spring! Now that it’s spring, we need all the sun protection we can get! Just How Much Will You Pay for Necessities at Disney World Gift Shops? Frontier Trading Post Did you hear that Disney is working on a new Muppets show for Disney+? If that news excites you as much as it excites us, you’ll probably appreciate this new Muppets magnet for $14.99. Muppets magnet We’ve seen this Star Wars pin set in Disneyland, but now it’s been spotted in Disney World. Limited edition pin set This limited-release set is $59.99. Plaza Del Sol Carib Bazaar The Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop has a new “I be with he” tee for $24.99. Arrrggh! For those of you that fully embrace the sights and smells of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, we know you’ll appreciate this shirt. Star Traders Over in Star Traders, we found some new Stitch crases Disney plushes for $29.99. Pocahontas and Peter Pan Stitch Crashes Disney Plushes! Star Traders currently has the Pocahontas and Peter Pan-themed stuffed animals. Click here to learn more about these new plushes in Disney World! There’s also a new Space Mountain shirt for $24.99. Space Mountain tee This ride always whips us around so much that we’re left with a sore neck and back; does that make us old? Sir Mickeys We didn’t find anything too exciting in the Sir Mickeys gift shop, but the icon herself princess Tiana is featured on this new pen for $12.99. This pen has CHARACTER! Someday, when characters can sign autographs again in Disney World, we know exactly what we’ll be giving to Tiana when we hand over our autograph book. Uptown Jewelers Finally, over at the Uptown Jewelers gift shop, the new Pixar Dooney & Bourke collection has arrived! New Dooney & Bourke merchandise The collection contains a large tote bag for $298, a satchel for $298, a crossbody bag for $228, and a MagicBand for $58. Click here to see the FULL collection! We hope you enjoyed our little visit to the Magic Kingdom! Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest Disney news. Sneak Peek at the FIVE Merchandise Collections Coming to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 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 a trip to Disney World this month? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: A Celebrity Appearance, TRON Coaster Updates, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Before guests enter Disneyland Resort, they first meet the security team in charge of protecting the magic. Standing at the gates and patrolling the entrances, these cast members ensure that all guests not only have the most magical day at our parks, but also the safest. The security team is made up of multiple units, […]View the full article

Our budget for new Minnie ears is starting to run dry, y’all. Disney has released SO many new ears in the last few weeks, and it’s tough to keep up! So many ears! Luckily, our latest find isn’t technically Minnie ears…but it’s pretty close! Check out the NEW accessory we just spotted at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Most Disney fans have at least heard of Chef Mickey’s, and eating there is a core memory for a lot of people on our team (and maybe for you, too!). Chef Mickey’s The food is decent, but the REAL reason you go is to wave hello to Chef Mickey and the gang! MICKEY! But now, YOU can be Chef Mickey, thanks to a new Mickey ears hat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! This hat looks just like a chef’s hat, but it’s even better because there are Mickey ears on the sides. Embroidered on the front is the Chef Mickey’s restaurant logo. Chef Mickey’s logo There’s a velcro strap on the back as well, so you can adjust it to fit your head. So cute! If you head over to the Contemporary (it’s just a short walk from Magic Kingdom‘s entrance!) you can find the new Chef Mickey hat at Bayview Gifts for $19.99. Bayview Gifts Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news. Click here to see a new set of boozy Minnie ears 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 wear the Chef Mickey’s hat? Let us know in the comments! The post If You LOVE Chef Mickey’s in Disney World, You’ve Gotta See These Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since December of last year, everyone in the Disney spheres has been talking about one thing and one thing only… ©Disney …Encanto! (What, did you think we were going to say Bruno? We don’t talk about him). Okay, maybe we’ve been talking about a liiiittle more than that (like the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and the crowds in the theme parks), but Encanto has been a hot topic ever since it hit Disney+ last year. And now, the film has brought some new treats to Disney World! In honor of Women’s History Month, Disney World is offering new snacks to celebrate the women of Encanto. We found all three of these treats at the World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. (Although the cupcake can also be found at Art of Animation Resort.) First up on our list is the Mirabel Cupcake, inspired by the movie’s main character. It’s a cinnamon cupcake filled with custard and topped with coconut buttercream, toasted coconut, and Mirabel-inspired fondant garnishes, and we got it for $5.79. Mirabel Cupcake The cupcake was really delicious and reminded us a lot of a coffee cake — it was really moist and fluffier than we were expecting. At first, the flavor is buttery, but you also get a kick of cinnamon at the end. The vanilla coconut custard was also really fluffy, and it paired well with the toasted coconut on top. Mirabel Cupcake The buttercream frosting was quite sweet, but we expected that from a buttercream, and it’s balanced out by the rest of the cupcake. If you took that frosting off the top, it would feel more like a muffin that you’d eat for breakfast! All in all, it was pretty spectacular, and the reporter who tried it even called it her “new favorite cupcake!” It’s really cute! The second treat we had to try was the Luisa Push-Up Cake Pop for $5.29. It’s made with layers of vanilla cake and tres leches pastry cream, all topped with a donut “boulder.” Luisa Push-Up Cake Pop The boulder on top is basically a glazed donut hole, and it was really fresh and fluffy. (Who knew we’d be using the word “fluffy” so much today?!) The vanilla cake was incredibly moist because of the tres leches, and it might be a little too mushy for some people, but we absolutely loved the pairing. A little fluffy boulder. The tres leches gives the cake a creamy, somewhat caramel flavor. The treat overall isn’t too sweet, so the flavors aren’t overwhelming, but well-balanced. While the push-up may be fun for kids, we did find the format to be a tad impractical for this particular treat. The flavors were good! And finally, we tried the Encanto Cholado, made with crushed ice topped with sliced fresh fruit, sweetened condensed milk, and shredded coconut. This really unique treat can be ordered for $6.99. Encanto Cholado We found this one to be really refreshing! The strawberries and bananas were VERY cold thanks to the mound of ice that was in the cup. The condensed milk didn’t come through for us quite as much, but it could’ve been because ours was really melted. We got a slight sweetness from it, but that was about it. Very delicious fruit! We liked the added touch of the toasted coconut for aesthetic reasons, but it’s not very practical to eat because you have to lick the side of the cup in order to get to it. If that’s your game, go for it…but for us it was a tad bit weird. That coconut is HARD to eat. So those are our thoughts on the new Encanto treats in Disney World! If you’re interested in trying them out, head on over to Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort this month to get your own review! And until then, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest snack news from Walt Disney World. Click Here for MORE New Treats in Disney World! 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