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If you thought to yourself “oh, it’s just EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival merchandise, I probably will only want to buy 1 or 2 things, no big deal”… PREPARE YOURSELVES. Seriously, we’d like to give an award to whoever designed this year’s Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise ’cause some of it is pretty great! 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport The 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is officially underway! We’ve been preparing for this day ahead of time by checking out the menus, planning which activities we want to enjoy, and scouring the park for new topiaries. But now, the festival has officially started and it’s time to check out everything that EPCOT has to offer, starting with the special festival merchandise! This year, there are several different merchandise collections that you can find during the Flower & Garden Festival, and we’re sharing photos of ALL the items we’ve spotted in the parks so far. Most of these things can be found in the Creations Shop, although you can also find some items at World Traveler, Pin Traders, and Festival merchandise kiosks. In other words, just be sure to check and see what items are available throughout the stores at EPCOT to make sure you don’t miss anything! Mickey Mouse Home Garden Collection First up is the Mickey Mouse Home Garden collection, which features “vibrant apparel, drinkware, garden tools and so much more.” Apparel If you’re looking for a bright and light tank to wear to the Festival to help beat the heat, the Flower and Garden Festival “Grow Green” tank top could be just the thing! It has a more solid-colored design on the front (business in the front)… Grow Green …but it’s a PARTY in the back with all kinds of colorful flowers covering the top. Partayyy You can take this one home for $34.99. There’s also a “Grow Green” Spirit Jersey available. The spirit jersey has more of a light green color on top, which fades into a white and then sort-of purple/blue/gray color at the bottom. Spirit Jersey The front has some flowers on it and a butterfly… Front …while the back has more flowers and a big “Grow Green” design in the center. Back And you gotta love those plant designs on the sleeves (and Spaceship Earth too) with little text next to each plant to identify what it is. Sleeve The spirit jersey is priced at $74.99. Accessories Ready to hop on that bucket hat trend?! Then you can accessorize your look wit the “Grow Green” Festival Bucket Hat. Grow Green This is probably one of the Festival items with a more muted color scheme, which could be good if that’s the look you’re going for. It has flower designs on the front and is priced at $39.99. Pins Looks like Mickey has TRULY embraced his inner gardener! On this limited release Flower and Garden Festival Pin Mickey is in quite the comfy outfit (just look at those cool shoes and that hip hat!) as he leans on his shovel while holding a plant in his arm (the epitome of garden cool). Pin The pin features the phrase “A little dirt never hurt” and can be yours for $17.99. Mugs and More Also part of the Mickey collection is this Grow Green tray. You could use it in your kitchen, your bathroom, your garden, or just your house in general (or you could use it to hold all your snacks in EPCOT!). Tray The tray is priced at $34.99. You’ve got to stay hydrated while gardening (or just hanging around the parks) so why not let Mickey help?! You can pick up this “Grow Green” water bottle to do just that! It features that “Grow Green” design on it with more flowers… Water Bottle …and of course the effortlessly cool gardener Mickey Mouse. Seriously, who is this HIP MOUSE?! So Cool You can get this water bottle for $29.99. You can also get a Flower and Garden Tervis Tumbler with some more cool gardener Mickey designs on it. Tervis There are plenty of veggies and other gardening supplies covering this one! Tervis Make it yours for $26.99. Get ready to serve up some iced tea, water, and other drinks in style with your new Grow Green Pitcher! This pitcher has more of that Mickey Mouse design on it with some beautiful flowers… SO Neat …and the “Grow Green” phrase. Pitcher Add this stylish pitcher to your kitchen and home for $29.99. Ready to really get gardening but you don’t want to dirty up your clothes too much? Why not put on this Mickey Mouse gardening apron? The apron has more of that “dirt never hurt” design with cool gardener Mickey and a whole bunch of flowers. Apron The apron can be all yours for $29.99. You can also get some matching gardening gloves for $14.99. Gloves Carry your gardening supplies and more in this fun “Good Natured” tote bag with gardener Mickey on it! Tote Bag While the outside of the bag has a more solid design, the inside brings a POP of color! Inside The tote bag is $34.99. Orange Bird Collection The next collection we found is dedicated to our favorite little feathered friend, Orange Bird! He’s been a staple of the Flower & Garden Festival for quite some time, and his collection is usually pretty popular. Apparel Get ready for some serious flower power! The Orange Bird Button-Down Shirt is a light blue color but features a whole bunch of little flower designs that look like Orange blossoms. Shirt The shirt has a pocket on the front and it looks like little Orange Bird is just ready to POP out of that pocket for some Festival fun! Flower and Graden Festival Clothing The shirt is priced at $59.99. And of course it wouldn’t be an EPCOT Festival without a Spirit Jersey! The Orange Bird Spirit Jersey is one we got a sneak peek at earlier this year and we’re so excited it has arrived. Spirit Jersey The Spirit Jersey is definitely BOLD when it comes to color, and we love it for that! On the back it says “The Original Florida Orange Bird.” Makes you feel like an OG Disney fan, right?! Spirit Jersey The rest of the spirit jersey features designs of oranges and (of course) Orange Bird. Spirit Jersey The spirit jersey can be all yours for $79.99. There’s also a great Orange Bird Shirt available at the Festival for $36.99. The shirt has that “Think Orange” phrase on it and features Orange Bird flying above an orange-shaped structure that looks very familiar… . It’s Spaceship Earth, of course! Orange Bird Shirt Make your Orange Bird look complete with the new Orange Bird Shorts. These soft shorts have Orange Bird flying along near oranges and orange blossoms. Shorts These are priced at $36.99. Bags & Accessories We also spotted some VERY popular Orange Bird Flower and Garden Festival Dooney & Bourke Bags. These bags were quite literally FLYING off of the shelves when we were there, so we have a feeling they could sell out quickly! If you want one of these and you spot them during your time in the parks, you’ll want to snatch it up quickly. Dooney Bags All of the bags are covered in a green pattern featuring all kinds of beautiful flower designs, as well as some designs of Orange Bird doing various gardening activities, Oranges, and more. A Look at the Design We spotted an Orange Bird Handbag for $298… Handbag …a Crossbody Bag for $228… Crossbody …and a Tote Bag for $328. Tote When it comes to hats, you can make sure that you’re thinking orange thoughts by wearing this new Orange Bird “Think Orange” hat. The hat features Orange Bird on it, as well as a beautiful little flower design on the front part of the hat itself. Hat The back has more of a tan look with a sort-of textured design. Back of Hat The hat is priced at $27.99. If a bucket hat is more your style (these are very “in” now!), you could pick up the Orange Bird bucket hat for $39.99. Bucket Hat The hat has a really bright yellow and orange design, is covered in oranges and Orange Bird (of course), and says “squeeze me.” Pins You can also pick up an Orange Bird pin for the Festival, which is a limited release item. The pin features Spaceship Earth made out of an orange! On top you’ll see Orange Bird and the phrase “Think Orange.” Pin The pin is priced at $17.99. Home Decor, Mugs, and More Ready to dress up your home with some Orange Bird-inspired items? Got a collection of Disney trash cans in your house? Then you’ll want to snatch up this Orange Bird Flower and Garden Festival Mini Trash Can! The design is so colorful! It features Orange Bird, an orange tree, and the words “kissed by the sun.” Orange Bird Trash Can It also encourage everyone to “think orange!” Don’t Forget! The trash can is priced at $9.99. Orange juice, water, coffee — you can drink anything you want out of this Orange Bird Mug (though drinking orange juice of out it would be particularly appropriate). The mug itself is designed to look like an orange and even has that orange texture to it in terms of its look (gotta love that detail). Orange Bird Mug On the back it features the Flower and Garden Festival design. Orange Bird Mug The mug is priced at $19.99. You can also grab an Orange Bird Corkcicle at the Festival this year. The more plain background of the Corkcicle lets the colorful Orange Bird design really POP. It features a few different phrases on it, including “I’m full of Florida Sunshine” and “Squeeze Me.” And we just love how cute Orange Bird looks as he pops out of that watering can! Orange Bird Corkcicle The cup also has the Corkcicle logo on the side. Orange Bird Corkcicle You can snatch this up for $29.99. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Collection This collection celebrates Mickey and Minnie Mouse in truly spectacular fashion! Accessories As part of the Minnie and Mickey collection, you can get a new MagicBand that is specific to the Flower and Garden Festival. MagicBand The MagicBand is mainly blue and features a whole bunch of flower designs on one side (with a Spaceship Earth design mixed in there!). MagicBand On the other side of the band you’ll find Mickey and Minnie in some seriously dapper outfits! Check out Mickey’s special bowtie, suit, and hat! And Minnie is stunning in her flowery dress with that matching hat! MagicBand The MagicBand comes in a great box that you can keep at home to display this limited edition item. The box is covered in flowers on the inside. Flower & Garden Festival Limited Edition MagicBand On the outside, you’ll see a design with Mickey and Minnie and the words “everything’s coming up roses.” MagicBand There are also Flower and Garden Festival logos on the sides. MagicBand The MagicBand is a limited edition item of just 2,500 so it could sell quickly! You can get one for $39.99. Figment’s Garden Collection And what would an EPCOT festival be without some Figment merch?! This year, you can “grow your imagination” with the new Figment line, decked out in florals for the special season. Apparel In terms of apparel, we spotted a fun, purple Figment hoodie that is exclusive to Passholders. This hoodie has Figment on the back with an EPCOT-inspired plant holder and other Flower and Garden designs. Hoodie On the front you’ll see Figment holding some veggies, rocking that full-on gardener look. Hoodie The hoodie can be yours (if you’re an Annual Passholder) for $44.99. Accessories If you’re looking to complete your full-on Figment look, you can pick up this Figment-themed Annual Passholder-exclusive Festival MagicBand. On one side of the MagicBand, you’ll see Figment in that same design as before, carrying all of those veggies! MagicBand On the other side, you’ll see some designs of those veggies across the more solid colored background. MagicBand This also comes in a fun box which you can totally display at home! The box features Figment and says that it is “Growth with Imagination!” MagicBand You can get the Figment MagicBand (if you’re an Annual Passholder) for $39.99. Pins Get ready to add another Figment pin to your collection! The Figment pin features our favorite purple dragon with a bucket full of veggies and the phrase “Grown with Imagination.” Pin You can take home this pin for $17.99. Spike the Bee Collection A Spike the Bee collection is also set to be released. We got a peek at it earlier! ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for it in EPCOT and we’ll update this post when we see it in person. Other Festival Merchandise Apparel Are you a self-proclaimed plant lady? Then you’ve GOT to check out this Plant Lady Shirt from the Festival! It’s a light pink color and features the phrase “Plant Lady” on it, just in case you hadn’t already proclaimed your status to the rest of the world. Plant Lady Shirt We also love the flower design on the front which is in the shape of a hidden Mickey! You can get the Plant Lady shirt for $36.99. Accessories if the “Plant Lady” shirt wasn’t enough, then you can REALLY tell the world that you’re plant lady by wearing this Plant Lady hat! It has a lovely texture to it… Oh Yeah! …a beautiful blue bow… Bow …and a hidden Mickey made out of flowers! So Cool Grab it for $29.99. Pins In terms of other Festival merchandise, we spotted an EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2022 Mystery Pin Box. Each box comes with 1 of the 10 pins, but it’s a mystery so you won’t know which one you’ve gotten until you open it up! You could snag a Figment pin, one of Spike the Bee, or a pin featuring some adorable Disney friends like Mickey or Minnie. Which Will You Get? Each of these mystery pin boxes is $24.99. Home Decor, Mugs, and More No EPCOT Festival is truly complete without an adorable Festival gift card to go with it! This year, the Festival gift card is once again conveniently attached to a wristband that you can snap onto your own wrist, or a bag or something, to keep with you. The design features Orange Bird and the gift card itself is in the shape of a flower — LOVE it! Love It! You can load this gift card with a variety of monetary amounts and then use it as you shop around at the Food booths or merchandise stores. We also spotted a Festival Mug that encourages you to “Grow Happiness” (awwwwww). Grow Happiness The mug has some designs of flowers and plants on it, with little names identifying the items you’re looking at. And there’s a very green-looking Spaceship Earth on there too! Mug The mug is priced at $19.99. There’s also a larger mug/container featuring more of the Grow Happiness design! Grow Happiness We love how big this one is and how it has that adorable butterfly on the handle. This is priced at $29.99. Butterfly Other Festival merchandise is set to be released as well, including some Festival ears and Crocs. We’ll be looking for those and we’ll update this post when we find them. A Peek at the Merchandise That’s all the new merchandise that we got at this year’s festival! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from EPCOT throughout the day and throughout the rest of this festival season! Click Here to See the FULL List of the Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths and Menus! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to the Flower & Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! 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Some merchandise in Disney World is only available to certain guests. If you don’t meet the qualifications to buy these items, you aren’t allowed to purchase them at all. Some merchandise in Disney World is very exclusive! Today, we’re heading to pick up a NEW exclusive item that’s actually FREE — but not everyone can get it. We’ll let you know who qualifies for this souvenir and how to get one now! Disney announced previously that they were releasing a new Annual Passholder-exclusive magnet just for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. This magnet features a retro Disney World logo with artwork of Mickey and Minnie Mouse inside. Of course, it is covered in the signature EARidescent sparkles for this celebration! It’ll be available in Disney Springs from March 2nd (today) through March 30th, 2022. ©Disney But how can you get your hands on this beauty? First of all, you must be an Annual Passholder at Disney World. Right now, sales for most Annual Passes are paused, but if you have an existing pass, then you’re good to go! Head to the My Disney Experience app on your phone and find the Passholder Buzz section to see more details about the new magnet. This is also where you can join the virtual queue to get this souvenir. New Passholder Logo Yep — no standing in line for hours to get this magnet! You can hop on the virtual queue and then check out other Passholder offerings in the Springs while you wait for your group to be called. You must be within 45 miles of Disney Springs in order to join the virtual queue (but you don’t have to be inside Disney Springs itself). Disney Springs The return times will be between 10AM and 10PM, and the queue will open for guests to join at 9AM, 1PM, and 5PM ET. Even if it’s full earlier in the day, you can try to join at any of those times. ©Disney This morning at 9AM ET, we hopped onto the app to join the queue! When we joined, the estimated wait time was 115 minutes. ©Disney We headed into the Springs around 10AM (where we saw some lovely signs welcoming Passholders for the event), but our wait time was still at around 80 minutes. Welcoming Passholders At this time, we noticed that there was still a pretty long physical line at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories (where the magnet pick-up is located) that people had to wait in even after their group was called from the virtual queue. Line for the AP Magnet This line even extended past the Days of Christmas store at one point! It seemed like the distribution was pretty backed up for the first part of the day. Long line! About 2 hours later (our original estimated wait time), we still had not been called back to pick up the magnet. But we were definitely closer! Our wait time said 25 minutes at this point. ©Disney About 40 minutes after that, we were finally called to pick up our magnet! ©Disney We hopped into the physical queue at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories. Time to get our magnet! When we got to the front (which didn’t take long), a Cast Member checked our Annual Pass and photo ID and then gave us our complimentary magnet! She’s a beaut! They weren’t kidding when they said this magnet is EARidescent — it has a LOT of sparkles on the logo, which look great in the sunlight. Very sparkly! In total, we waited about 160 minutes after we joined the virtual queue at 9AM ET this morning. That was more than the estimated wait time of 115 minutes, but there was plenty to do in the Springs while we waited. Magnet Distribution sign If you’re an Annual Passholder, you can hop in the virtual queue and then head to the Springs from now until March 30th, 2022, to pick up your magnet at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories! Wonderful World of Memories Gift Shop And if you want to pick up a magnet for your friend or family member who has their own Annual Pass, make sure your Family & Friends List is accurate on your My Disney Experience app. If this list is not updated, you won’t be able to get a magnet for them. And be sure to have your Passholder ID and photo ID with you when you return to pick it up! Annual Passholder sign Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney World news. See ALL the Annual Passholder–exclusive merchandise you can get online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post We Waited 160 Minutes to Get an Exclusive 50th Anniversary Souvenir in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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The first-ever Disney Junior Fun Fest, a one-day event celebrating the entertaining and music-filled stories of the #1 preschool television network's hit series, will bring the magic straight to fans at Disney California Adventure park from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. PT, Friday, April 29, 2022.View the full article

It’s the first day of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival and we’re here checking out ALL of the food, entertainment, merchandise, and more! Happy Flower and Garden Festival, everyone! The day is just getting started, and we’re lining up at the booths to try all the food. But, we just found a returning souvenir that you might want to scoop up at this year’s festival! The Spike the Bee spork is BACK! There it is! This spork can be found at booths all around the festival, and it’s only $2.50! One of the least expensive souvenirs you can get in Disney World! It’s a great little utensil that you can use all throughout the day to eat things at the festival. Look at little Spike! Then, when you’re done at the festival, you have a fun souvenir to take home with you! Just wash him off and stick him in your bag! We’ll be on the lookout for more merchandise from this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to follow along with us on the first day of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Flower and Garden Festival this spring? Tell us in the comments! The post One of the CHEAPEST Souvenirs is BACK at EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a LOT happening in Disney World today! Hollywood Studios First of all, it’s the first official voyage for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, so we’re onboard the Halcyon for all the excitement. Over at EPCOT, it’s also the first day of the International Flower & Garden Festival. But Hollywood Studios apparently didn’t want to be left out of the fun, because the park got EIGHT new snacks today…and we’re testing them out! First up on our list is the Orange Blossom Shake at Hollywood Scoops on Sunset Boulevard. This treat is made with an orange and cream milkshake that’s topped with whipped cream and an orange-scented donut. Sounds like springtime! Say hello to the Orange Blossom Shake! We picked it up for $9.49 and were pleasantly surprised to find that ours was also garnished with orange white chocolate swirls. All in all, it’s a very pretty treat, but you better eat it FAST because that thing melts quickly! Eat it FAST before it melts! Starting with the donut, it tasted more like cake to us, and it was really fluffy in texture. We particularly liked it when the donut soaked up the flavor of the shake…can you say YUM?! It’s supposed to be a vanilla and orange flavor but was definitely heavier on the vanilla. The orange flavor was really prominent in the chocolate shavings and in the shake itself, and we found it to be really bright and not overwhelmingly sweet. Just the right amount of citrus, and perfect for the spring and summer season. It’s a very fluffy donut. Our main complaint with this shake was the way that it was a MESS to eat. Like we mentioned above, it melted really quickly, so that whipped cream got everywhere! (We can only imagine what it would be like to drink this in July!) Those sprinkles on the rim of the cup were particularly tricky to eat as well — they were really stuck on there and you’ll probably have to wait until you’re most of the way done with the shake before you can scrape them off. Yeah, we made a HUGE mess. The name — Orange Blossom Shake — really says it all. This is perfect for citrus lovers or those who are looking for a dessert that’s light and refreshing in the heat of Orlando spring and summer. We definitely recommend trying it if orange is one of your favorite flavors! Stay tuned to DFB for more snack reviews today and all the food news from Disney World! We’ve got you covered with the latest tips, updates, and reviews that you need to make your vacation a success. Click Here to See All the Treats Coming to Hollywood Studios Today! 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 order this shake? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: A New Shake Left Us Sticky and Smelling Like an Orange Grove in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For over a decade, Walt Disney World cast members have been inspiring our STEM storytellers of the future at Otronicon, an event aimed at shining a spotlight on industry achievements and future career opportunities in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This event brings many children, families, and technology enthusiasts across Central Florida to […]View the full article

The maiden voyage of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — AKA the Star Wars Hotel — kicked off yesterday, and there have already been some new additions to the experience compared to when we were there last week. The Galactic Starcruiser We tried out ALL of the food, trained with lightsabers, gave you a full tour of the cabins, and played some games of Sabacc in the Sublight Lounge. We’re back on the Starcruiser right now, and there has already been a NEW food item introduced on the ship! During lunch for Day 1 on the ship, we noticed a new item on the buffet line — the Yellow Curry Tip Yip Chicken Salad. New item alert! This is unlike any chicken salad that we’ve ever seen! It’s encased in this sort of bread shell. Not your average chicken salad As you can see, it’s not very big, which is good when you’re at an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet. This way, you can try as much food as possible! Just a small taste! The bread shell on the outside is soft, but it doesn’t have much flavor. What is inside, though?! Inside, the curry was pretty tasty! It’s not overly spiced or spicy. Ours wasn’t cold like a chicken salad usually is — it was more room temperature. The chicken is also very finely chopped inside and has a smoother consistency than a regular chicken salad. The curry inside So basically, it tastes like a normal chicken salad with a hint of curry flavors. It’s definitely worth a try if you like the taste of curry and chicken salad! And, you can pretty much eat the whole thing in just 3 bites, so it’s small enough to try and not get filled up on. An interesting take on chicken salad We’ll be coming at you with more from the Galactic Starcruiser, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of ALL the lunch food at the Star Wars hotel! And check out our full FAQ on the Star Wars hotel below! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) at Breakfast on the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have an upcoming trip on the Starcruiser planned? Let us know in the comments! The post Try Guessing What's Hidden INSIDE This Snack at the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Pull out all of those plants you’ve been nursing since the start of the pandemic and grab your stretchy pants — we’re heading into Disney World for the start of EPCOT’s 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival We might have JUST finished the 2022 Festival of the Arts (like, that festival ended just over a week ago), but we’re ready to take on the next festival today. Let’s head in to see the gorgeous topiaries, listen to some music from local bands, and of course, taste our way around the outdoor kitchens. We’ll be updating this post ALL DAY as we explore everything there is to see from the festival. Festival Dates The Flower and Garden Festival lasts from March 2nd through July 4th, 2022. Festival Passport We like to spend the first day of the festival trying out ALL the new eats and drinks around the park so that you know which items you should try during your visit. But you’ll have plenty of time to take in this festival since it lasts over 4 months! Getting Started and Crowds When we first arrived at EPCOT this morning, we spotted a good number of people headed in even as early as 8AM! Morning Crowds Maps and Festival Booklet When you get to the festival, you can grab a map to see where all the entertainment and outdoor kitchens are located. You can use it to make your plan for how you want to tackle the festival. 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival There’s also a special Festival Booklet, which has the menus for each outdoor kitchen. This is your one-stop guide to EVERYTHING you need to know about the festival! Festival Passport You can even check off the eats you’ve tried. Signs and Decor Around EPCOT, you’ll see lots of decorations announcing the Flower and Garden Festival. We saw some of the poles had pretty wraps on them out by the ticket booths. Signage Topiaries Of course, it’s not the Flower and Garden Festival without elaborate topiaries depicting Disney characters! We saw a ton of these amazing creations around EPCOT. Of course, right when you walk in, Goofy is there to greet you! Goofy Topiary Nearby the entrance you can also find the iconic Mickey Fantasia topiary… Fantasia Topiary …and a topiary featuring Donald, Daisy, and their nephews! Donald and Daisy Topiary Pluto, Chip, and Dale were hanging out in the American Adventures pavilion. Love the collar, Pluto! If your goal is to visit all of the topiaries, check out this full list to see the characters and their locations in EPCOT: Goofy Topiary and Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake – Main Entrance Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo and Gator – Entrance to World Showcase Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep – near The Land Pavilion in World Nature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie – Bridge to World Showcase Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale – The American Adventure Pavilion Buzz Lightyear – near Mission: SPACE in World Discovery Figment – near Imagination! in World Celebration The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) – Mexico Pavilion Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion Troll – Norway Pavilion Dragon – Japan Pavilion near Torii Gate Pandas – China Pavilion Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Pumbaa and Timon – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion Lumiere and Cogsworth – France Pavilion Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Germany Pavilion Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick Tock Croc  – Between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion Bambi and Friends – near Imagination! in World Celebration Goofy Topiary Remember, we’ll be updating this post LIVE as we explore the festival today so keep checking back! We’ll be bringing you full reviews of ALL the Outdoor Kitchens at this festival, as well as more details about the entertainment, merchandise, and more. Stay tuned with DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World! See the full menus (and food photos!) from this year’s Flower and Garden Festival booths. Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you visiting the Flower and Garden Festival in EPCOT this year? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We're LIVE From the First Day of EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Where’s the one place in Disney World where you can find a charcuterie board from space, a pizza place owned by a rat, and some of the most controversial snacks? Hollywood Studios Crowds Disney’s Hollywood Studios has seemingly endless options when it comes to food, but sometimes those options fall flat and make us all sad inside. Check out our video below The WORST Things to Eat in Hollywood Studios! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite Hollywood Studios snack. The post DFB Video: The WORST Things to Eat in Hollywood Studios 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. Mask policy changes, updates on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and cruise line COVID-19 changes — the situation with the pandemic and the regulations in response to it are ever-changing. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign And now there have been more developments. We’ve already shared how individuals in the United States can get free N95 masks and free COVID-19 tests. Soon a new initiative will be in place that will change things when it comes to COVID-19 testing and treatment. According to the New York Times, President Biden has announced a new “test to treat” COVID-19 initiative. The goal of the initiative would be to provide patients with antiviral medication as soon as they learn that they are infected with COVID-19. ©WVNS During President Biden’s State of the Union Address, he shared “I know you’re tired, frustrated and exhausted…But I also know this: Because of the progress we’ve made, because of your resilience and the tools that we have been provided by this Congress, tonight I can say we are moving forward safely, back to more normal routines.” The New York Times notes that caseloads for COVID-19 are in fact declining across the country. ©CDC The White House’s new detailed COVID-19 response strategy is said to be introduced today, Wednesday, March 2nd. The new strategy is expected to “address a broad range of issues, including developing new vaccines and therapeutics and how to keep schools and businesses open even if the pandemic takes a turn for the worse.” The idea behind the new strategy is to move from “crisis mode” to a place where the COVID-19 virus no longer disrupts normal life. ©Orlando International Airport According to the New York Times, the “test to treat” initiative is a “central component” of the new plan. Under the “test to treat” strategy, individuals could get tested for COVID-19 at a pharmacy. If they are positive, they could then “receive antiviral pills on the spot at no cost,” according to President Biden. The antiviral pills are made by Pfizer and have been authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration. The President has indicated that Pfizer is working hard to get the U.S. more than 1 million pills this month. A White House official has indicated that people could receive antiviral pills through this program as early as this month. Face mask According to the New York Times database, there are an average of 66,000 new COVID-19 cases being reported each day in the U.S. as of late. That’s less than the average daily caseload of 800,000 that was being reported in January. But, the New York Times notes that this number is still more than 5 times as much as the COVID-19 caseload from last June (before the Delta variant surge). As we noted before, a number of changes regarding COVID-19 have been made recently. The CDC recently updated its guidance regarding the wearing of masks. Under the new guidance, the New York Times notes that about “70 percent of Americans can stop wearing masks for now.” Mask Signs in Disney World Of course, the situation with the pandemic is subject to change again. Note that right now in Disney World masks are optional in most indoor locations for guests who are fully vaccinated. Guests who are not fully vaccinated are expected to continue to wear masks in indoor locations. And all guests (regardless of vaccination status) are required to wear masks in enclosed Disney transportation and select other spots, like First Aid locations. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for updates that might impact your trip or your vacation plans. Click here to see more updates about COVID-19 and travel to Disney World and Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEW COVID-19 "Test to Treat" Initiative Announced by the U.S. President first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy March, everyone! It’s Spring Break season in Disney World and there is a lot going on this month, so you should be prepared if you have a trip coming up. Spaceship Earth We know what some of you are probably thinking, Spring Break already?! And, yep — Spring Break season starts at the beginning of March for a lot of colleges and universities, and then it will last at least through Easter (which is April 17th, BTW) for other schools around the country, depending on where you live. This usually means that there will be high crowds at the Disney World parks, so it’s good to have a bit of a plan going into your vacation. Let’s talk about the best things to do in Disney World in March! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March means St. Patrick’s Day, and there are several ways to celebrate the holiday in Disney World! First up, you can celebrate for a whole week over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! The Irish restaurant and pub is hosting the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival again this year from March 11th through the 17th! ©Raglan Road Every day during this week, there will be special live entertainment in the restaurant and out on the patio. This will include performers like Lisa Canny Band (an All-Ireland champion on the harp and banjo), JigJam (a quintet that blends traditional Irish songs with Bluegrass music), Emerald Shore (a traditional Irish music ensemble), and more. Raglan Road festival 2021 The Raglan Road Irish Dancers will also be performing, of course! If you want to visit the restaurant between March 11th through the 16th, you need to make a reservation on Raglan Road’s website. On March 17th (which is St. Patrick’s Day), the restaurant is not taking reservations and instead will be operating on a first-come, first-serve basis with a $20 cover charge for all guests 18 and older. See a full lineup of the entertainment at the festival here! We’ll keep you updated on any other festivities going on around Disney World, so stay tuned! Visit EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival kicks off has kicked off and will run allll the way until the 4th of July this year! We’ve already seen what food booths will be at the festival, as well as the FULL menus for each one. There are some returning favorites, like the Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade… Violet Lemonade …and the Shrimp and Grits! Shrimp and Grits There are also some fun new items, like an Arepa topped with chorizo… ©Disney …and a BLT scone! ©Disney We’ll be trying out all of the food and bringing you full reviews of the booths, of course! Click here to see the FULL MENUS for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! The Garden Rocks Concert Series is also returning to the festival this year, and we have a full lineup of artists performing at the festival right here! Garden Rocks | 2020 You can also get a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package to guarantee you get good seats for a show. Click here to learn more about the Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package There will be new merchandise at the festival as well! We know all of the collections coming to Flower and Garden this year, and have already gotten a sneak peek at some of the items. ©Disney So, if you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the springtime, go on over to EPCOT and check out the festival! Click here to learn more about Flower and Garden Festival See the Return of Magic Kingdom’s Parade Regularly scheduled daytime parades are RETURNING to Disney World this month! Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade will be back on March 9th for the first time since before the 2020 closures. This date is also the 8-year anniversary of the parade’s initial debut! ©Disney The parade will also see the return of the giant fire-breathing Maleficent dragon, and some colorful character floats! She’s coming back! The Festival of Fantasy parade will come through Magic Kingdom twice every day — during the first week, the parade will run at 11:30AM and 2:30PM. But starting on March 13th, the parade will run at 12PM and 3PM. But, know that these showtimes are subject to change, so make sure to check showtimes on your My Disney Experience app. Festival of Fantasy is returning soon! We’ll give you a first look at the parade as soon as it returns, so stay tuned! Click here to learn more details about the returning parade! Watch Mickey’s Updated Stage Show The stage show JUST returned to Magic Kingdom — Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire is the updated version of the previous stage show, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire. The show now features Mickey and friends in their special 50th anniversary outfits! Hi friends! During the show, you can also see scenes inspired by Tangled… Hi, Rapunzel! …The Princess and the Frog… Goofy’s up there, too! …and Frozen! Olaf, Anna, and Elsa! There’s also a brand new version of the finale featuring some 50th anniversary details. Right now, showtimes are at 12:15PM, 1:30PM, 2:45PM, 4:35PM, and 6:10PM. But, make sure to check your My Disney Experience app or Disney website to find the showtimes when you’re visiting the park! Click here to get a first look at the updates stage show! Take Advantage of Disney Genie+ Changes Disney Genie+ has had some changes made to it recently! If you don’t know, Genie+ is the paid system that has replaced FastPass+ in Disney World. Lightning Lane sign at EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After It’s $15 per day, per person, and includes a list of attractions that you can make a reservation for to skip the regular line by using the Lightning Lane (old FastPass lane). Click here to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney Genie+! There are some popular rides not included in the Genie+ system, and instead require you to pay individually to use the Lightning Lane. Over the holidays, Disney shifted some of the rides available individually over to the Genie+ system, but it was only temporary. However, a few of these rides just got shifted back! Lightning Lane From now through August 7th, 2022, Frozen Ever After in EPCOT, Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios will be available through Genie+. This means you won’t have to pay individually to use the Lightning Lanes at these rides, they will be included with that $15 you pay for Genie+ to get access to the Lightning Lanes of dozens of rides in the parks. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway March is a great time to take advantage of this new change, since the parks will likely be busy, so skipping the line of some popular rides could save you a lot of time. But, you should weigh the pros and cons on if the cost of Genie+ is worth it for you and your group! Click here to learn more about Genie+ in Disney World BONUS: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser March is also when Disney World’s Star Wars hotel — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — has officially opened. We’re not recommending this as one of the BEST things to do in March, since you do have to have reservations in advance and the whole month is (as of this writing) almost completely booked up. It’s also mega pricey. But, we can’t ignore that this is a highly anticipated opening happening this month. The Starcruiser officially opened on March 1st and is an immersive Star Wars hotel experience. Star Wars Hotel Atrium We have checked out everything at the hotel, from the space bunk beds to the blue shrimp. There are interactive storylines, exclusive merchandise, virtual fireworks, special performances, and more aboard the ship. But, do know that ONLY guests of the hotel are allowed to be at the hotel. This isn’t like other Disney World hotels where you can stop in for lunch and explore a little. Think of it as more of a cruise — if you’re not going on the cruise, you can’t get on the ship. See our ULTIMATE guide to the Star Wars hotel here! Those are the best things to do in Disney World in March! We hope this helps you plan for and make the most out of your upcoming trip. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to learn about Disney World’s most recent face mask policy update Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Disney World this month? If so, tell us what you’re most excited for in the comments! The post The 5 Best Things to Do in Disney World in March 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We eat a LOT of desserts in Disney World, but we’re not complaining — can you ever really have enough sweet treats? How pretty, right?! From Mickey Waffles to Dole Whips to cupcakes, we’re here to taste everything and let you know what the best items are and what you might wanna skip. And starting today, there are a bunch of NEW sweet treats at Hollywood Studios — let’s take a first look at all of them! First up is a brand new milkshake! Over at Hollywood Scoops, you can get the Orange Blossom Shake. This orange and cream milkshake is topped with whipped cream and an orange-scented donut! ©Disney Right next door at Catalina Eddie’s, you can get the Beauty and the Beast Rose. This is a dark chocolate mousse with a taste of black currant and Morello cherry sitting atop a chocolate shortbread cookie, whipped cookies, and cream fluff, then is and is topped with gilded chocolate-covered cocoa nibs. ©Disney At Rosie’s All-American Café, there is a new S’mores Cupcake! This is a fudge-filled chocolate cupcake topped with graham cracker buttercream, toasted marshmallows, and a mini chocolate bar (yep a mini chocolate bar!). ©Disney Over at The Trolley Car Café you’ll find the Chocolate-covered Apple — a dark chocolate and peanut butter crunch dipped Granny Smith apple with marshmallow ears! ©Disney At ABC Commissary there are TWO new desserts! First up, we have the Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. This is a chocolate cheesecake topped with dark chocolate ganache and whipped mint chocolate chip cream. ©Disney The second new treat is the Tropical Tart. This is a mango passionfruit curd-filled graham cracker tart topped with whipped raspberry vanilla bean panna cotta, toasted coconut, and dehydrated strawberry and passionfruit. Both of these are also topped with the ABC logo. ©Disney PizzeRizzo is also joining in on the spring fun with the Strawberry Cheesecake Cannoli! This is a white chocolate and rainbow sprinkled dipped cannoli shell filled with whipped strawberry cheesecake. ©Disney And finally, over at Woody’s Lunch Box is the brand new Banana Fudge Lunch Box Tart! This is a peanut butter and chocolate fudge stuffed pastry coated with banana fondant, banana chips, and rainbow sprinkles. We’re SO excited to try this one out! ©Disney Those are ALL of the new treats debuting at Hollywood Studios today! We’ll be trying out everything, so stay tuned to DFB for our reviews on each treat. Click here to see our ULTIMATE guide to Hollywood Studios! And watch our video about the WORST Disney World changes down below! 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 treat are you the most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 NEW Spring Treats Are Debuting in Hollywood Studios TODAY🌸 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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I think we can all agree that at Walt Disney World Resort, the cast are the heart of the magic. But before “earning their ears,” the first step for any cast member is Disney’s best-in-class training led by our Disney Trainers, who empower them to spread pixie dust, provide exceptional guest service and make everyone […]View the full article

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Winter is almost over in Florida and we can certainly feel the heat coming back. EPCOT That’s right, we’ve made it through another month of 2022, and February, though short, did bring us some SURPRISING updates. From health measures to mystery pizza, here are the 3 most unexpected things that happened in Disney World last month! 1. Disney World suspended its mask mandate. We’ve seen SO many changes to Disney World’s mask policy over the last two years so most updates don’t surprise us too much. However, we didn’t expect Disney World to suspend its mask mandate halfway through February. Mask Vending Machine As of February 17th, Disney World no longer requires face masks indoors or outdoors for fully vaccinated guests. The policy states, “We expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations.” ©Disney Face coverings remain required by all guests ages 2 and up on enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner. Make sure you keep an eye on DFB for ALL the Disney World health updates. Click here to learn more about this change! 2. It got CROWDED. Disney World has been CROWDED so far in 2022 and February continued this surprising trend. Typically, this is one of the slowest months of the year outside of race weekends but that was NOT the case. Crowds Yes, the race weekend brought the crowds with the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, but we didn’t expect such wild crowds the rest of the month too. Fingers crossed this crowd disperses when we get to the park! It even took us TWICE as long as usual to get to Magic Kingdom one day because of the security lines at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Whew! Want to see more of the wild crowds? Click here! 3. There was mystery pizza in Magic Kingdom? This next one might not be the most important piece of news, but it might be the most unexpected. We were strolling through Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland when we spotted Cast Members moving past with GIANT stacks of Little Caesar’s pizza. Uh…what? Uh…is that Little Caesars pizza? They wheeled the goods backstage so the ‘za was for Cast Members but it was still a surprising sight on our Magic Kingdom morning! We guess Pinocchio’s Village Haus pillow pizza just wasn’t cutting it. To see more of this silly event, click here! See? There were some pretty surprising happenings in February! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney news and surprises! Click here to see more news from February! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World in February! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Florida family is suing SeaWorld for more than $100,000 after claiming they were assaulted by another group of guests last May. View the full article

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The Central Florida Fair is back for its 110th year of rides, food and fun in Orlando. Visitors can find the festivities and agricultural events March 3-13 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, just west of the City Beautiful. View the full article

Did you know there’s a way to make a stay at Disney World’s fanciest hotel even MORE luxurious? Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Deluxe-level resort with a gorgeous lobby and a very upscale feel. Even the normal guest rooms feel fancy, but DVC members can also book a stay at the Grand Floridan Villas. And with new upgrades coming very soon, there will be more of these high-end villas available! Beginning today, March 1st, 2022, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is adding 200 brand-new Disney Vacation Club villas to the hotel. Guest rooms in the Big Pine Key building will be transformed into these new rooms. ©Disney Among the new villas will be resort studios, deluxe studios, 1- and 2-bedroom villas, and 3-bedroom grand villas. One-Bedroom Villa Living Room Area ©Disney We’ve already seen some concept art for what the new rooms will look like when all the refurbishments are finished. And we can say now that the updates look very luxurious! ©Disney The refurbishments began today, and Disney is expecting to finish sometime in the summer of this year (2022). We can’t wait to see the finished product! 1-Bedroom Villa Bathroom ©Disney Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World. Click here to see more concept art for these NEW villas. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you stayed at the Grand Floridian Resort before? Let us know what you thought about it in the comments! The post Work on the NEW Grand Floridian DVC Villas Began TODAY in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is dedicating Avengers Campus to the legendary creator of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee. Avengers Campus Stan Lee was responsible for the creation of so many of our favorite comic book superheroes, and Disney is now honoring his legacy. Next time you visit Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, stop and take a look at this special new landmark dedicated to Stan Lee. You can now find this Stan Lee dedication plaque as you enter Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Lee passed away in 2018, but he will forever be remembered for inspiring us to find our own inner superheroes. Stan Lee Plaque The plaque reads: “We dedicate Avengers Campus to the incomparable Stan Lee. ‘That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt a real superhero.’ Thank you, Stan, for inspiring the hero within each of us. You have made us all True Believers.” Stan Lee Dedication Plaque You can find this plaque near the entrance of Avengers Campus, not far from WEB Slingers. Stan Lee created so many iconic Marvel characters, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe would probably not exist today without his contributions. Keep reading DFB for more Disney news and updates! Learn more about Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure here. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you seen the Stan Lee dedication plaque yet? Tell us in the comments! The post Stan Lee Receives Avengers Campus Dedication at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Aching for a luxurious shopping trip during your Disney World vacation? Then there’s only one place for you — Disney Springs! Disney Springs We’re visiting this shopping and dining destination to check out what’s new since our last trip. Want a sneak peek? We found a delicious burger, some insane LEGO art, and a TON of new mugs and candles. Let’s head in to see ALL the updates from our visit! We’re going to start out with the most important updates of all — the food updates! Disney Springs Food Updates D-Luxe Burger serves some truly next-level burgers, and they introduced the Spicy Caribbean Jerk Burger for the Celebrate Soulfully event in February. It looks delicious! You’ll find two patties, spicy jerk aïoli, pineapple-mango salsa, pepper jack cheese, plantain sticks, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onion on this burger. WHEW! And if you think that ingredients list is a mouthful, you should try the burger itself. You can get one for $12.99. Click here to read our full review of the Spicy Caribbean Jerk Burger. Over at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, there was a new combo to celebrate Mardi Gras: the King Cake Cold Brew and Donut pairing. The cold brew has coffee, sweet cream, brown sugar, cinnamon bun syrup, and caramel sauce. And can you SEE the size of that donut? ©everglazed_fl This pairing was at Everglazed for one day only (on March 1st), but we’re hoping it returns to celebrate next year as well. Everglazed The Candy Cauldron shop has all kinds of tasty treats in their display case, but we were excited to see that the Mickey hat-topped sippers have returned to this location! Souvenir sippers are back! If you buy a slushy here, you can get them in this souvenir cup for a little extra Disney magic. Click here to learn about a NEW restaurant coming to Disney Springs soon. Disney Springs Construction Updates There were a few changes going on around Disney Springs. For example, some doors at Amorette’s Patisserie that had previously been marked as “exit only” were being used as another entrance. This change comes shortly after the face mask policy was relaxed in the Disney World parks, so it may be another indication of changing health and safety measures. Amorette’s in Disney Springs And we also spotted a Turning Red photo op outside the AMC theater! This movie is coming exclusively to Disney+ on March 11th. Turning Red photo op While we’re on the topic of construction, we just had to point out these amazing Disney princess mosaics at the LEGO store. Disney Princess LEGO Mosaics These mosaics aren’t new, but we’re wowed by them every time we pass through the store, so we wanted to highlight them here and encourage you to check them out in person! Click here to learn about more construction updates in Disney World. Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Get ready, because we found a whole lot of new merchandise during our latest visit to the Springs! World of Disney World of Disney is a huge store with all kinds of Disney souvenirs. This time around, we found several mugs and candles! There was a Little Mermaid mug… Ariel mug …a Baby Yoda mug… Baby Yoda mug …a Beast mug from Beauty and the Beast… Beast mug …an Eeyore mug from Winnie and the Pooh… Eeyore mug …and a Star Wars color-changing mug. Each of these mugs was $19.99. Star Wars mug There was also a new Hercules sipper (like the one Panic has in the movie) that said “Herculade.” It’s available for $22.99. Hercules sipper We’ve been longing for Disney to create their own line of candles, and now they’ve finally done it! At World of Disney, we found a candle themed after Marie from Aristocats (scented French Vanilla)… Marie candle …as well as a Mickey candle (with a cinnamon-sugar scent)! Both were $34.99. Mickey candle There were also several new clothing items, including a pink 1971 Mickey Mouse t-shirt for $36.99… Mickey tee …a beanie featuring the symbol from Hawkeye (a Disney+ Marvel show) for $21.99… Hawkeye beanie …and an Avengers jacket for kids for $44.99. Kids’ Avengers jacket If you’re after some accessories instead, you’ll find some kids’ watch sets with interchangeable faces for $24.99 each. There was one for Minnie Mouse… Minnie watch set …and another with a Pixar theme. Pixar watch set Finally, we saw some Iron Man and Black Panther talking figurines. Iron Man figure Each figure was $29.99. Black Panther figure That wraps up our merchandise haul from World of Disney, but there are plenty of other shops around the Springs to check out! Ever After Ever After has luxurious souvenirs, such as the new Steamboat Willie Dooney & Bourke collection! Dooney & Bourke bags This designer bag collection has a tote, crossbody bag, and backpack that all feature one of the most iconic Disney characters ever. Pin Traders At Pin Traders, we spotted a MagicBand themed after the upcoming Turning Red movie. Turning Red MagicBand There was also a MagicBand that celebrated the 15th anniversary of Meet the Robinsons. Meet the Robinsons MagicBand And we found another MagicBand that made it just in time for Easter! Easter MagicBand Disney Style Disney Style has all kinds of trendy souvenirs. We saw a “Going Green” tee for $36.99… Going Green tee …and a Princess and the Frog fleece jacket for $69.99. Princess and the Frog jacket There were also a few souvenirs that highlighted the movie Big Hero 6, such as a San Fransokyo collared shirt for $59.99… San Fransokyo shirt …a striped Baymax t-shirt for $36.99… Baymax tee …and a Baymax Fist Bump sweater for $59.99. Baymax sweater For all the pin collectors/foodies out there, you can find some awesome Disney food-themed pins here. The set of 6 pins was $24.99. Disney foodie pins And of course we can’t leave without highlighting these awesome Powerline shorts! Powerline shorts We’ve seen them at Disneyland, but this was the first time we spotted them on the East Coast. Marketplace Co-Op Marketplace Co-Op had a couple of new souvenirs that we’ve only seen in Disneyland before as well. There was a Trader Sam’s Harveys Wallet for $68… Trader Sam’s Wallet …and a Trader Sam Harveys Wristlet for $98. Trader Sam’s Wristlet That’s it for our round-up of all the new things at Disney Springs! Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacation. Click here to see what’s new over at 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! 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