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Fair warning: you might not want to read this post. Magic Kingdom at Night Seriously, if you love to believe that Disney World is nothing but happy and magical 100% of the time or that it’s pure magic that creates some of the amazing effects you see in the parks, this might not be the right place for you. Because this is where we’re going to take a deeper look at some behind-the-scenes secrets about Disney World, and some of these are kind of mind blowing! So if you choose to continue reading, we’re just saying now that we warned you! Oh, you’re going to keep reading? OK then! Be prepared for some shocking reveals as we explore 5 things you probably DON’T want to know about The Most Magical Place on Earth. From alligator lakes to secret security guards and beyond, there’s a lot happening in the Disney World parks that most people never even think about. There’s a LOT of Wildlife (Some More Friendly Than Others) Turns out, you’re not the only one enjoying Disney World! And we’re not talking about the other human guests. There is TONS of wildlife in Disney World, including creatures like snakes, gators, spiders, and other critters. Hopper is scary Disney World is actually built on swampland, and if you know anything about swamps, you probably know that they’re home to plenty of animals and pests. And not all of those animals are as friendly as the Bayou friends from The Princess and the Frog. Alligator in Animal Kingdom Disney actually spends quite a lot of time and money keeping those pests away from you during your vacation. But they aren’t always 100% successful. Alligators are very common in Florida water, and they’ll find their way into all kinds of water sources. Disney does try to keep them off property, but it’s just not possible to know where they are all the time. Animal Kingdom Gators To keep yourself safe, the #1 rule is to leave the ponds and lakes alone. Stay away from the water in unpopulated areas of Disney World (which can be difficult to get to anyways), and obey the signs that warn guests to keep out of the water in more accessible areas. Any water that’s in a populated area but isn’t meant for swimming will likely have fences and signs to keep guests away, but when in doubt, check with a Cast Member before wading in. Grand Floridian beach Basically, your hotel pool should be safe and the water parks are too, but don’t go swimming anywhere else. Art of Animation pool Other pests you might run into include spiders (some venomous ones are native to Florida), cockroaches (largely harmless but definitely creepy), and love bugs (which are EVERYWHERE in Disney World during their mating season that lasts for a few weeks around May and September). Lovebugs Snakes will sometimes slither onto Disney World property, and there are a few venomous species in Florida. It’s unlikely that you’ll meet a snake during your vacation, but if you do, don’t try to befriend it. Tell your kids to stay away from it as well, and let a Cast Member know if it becomes a problem. Snake at Entrance to Animal Kingdom! We’ve also seen bees…LOTS of bees in Disney World during certain times, so watch out for those! Mr. Bee, please get off our snack Some wildlife that you’ve probably already noticed in Disney World are the birds. There are adorable ducks in the parks (our reporters often get distracted by these cuties), as well as cranes, egrets, and more. Disney ducks As tempting as it is (and as aggressive as the birds can be) please do NOT feed or touch the birds. They’re still wild animals, and they might not want your attention. Human food can be very bad for their stomachs, and if people are always feeding them, they won’t learn to forage for appropriate food in the wild. This birdie found a seat by the water (please do not feed the birds) Plus, what happens to the ones who relied on the humans if, hypothetically, the parks close for four months due to a global pandemic? Sound familiar? We know it’s so tempting to drop some food for the cute little baby ducks. But for their safety (and yours), please don’t. Click here to learn about more wildlife in Disney World. Disney Is Watching…Aaaaaalways Watching (Please read that heading in Roz’s voice from Monsters, Inc.. That is an absolute requirement to continue. ) It might not be a secret anymore that Disney basically tracks you wherever you go in the parks. Smile! There is some real intense security in the parks, including surveillance cameras in the gift shops, on the rides, and in queues for rides. PhotoPass Photographer The cameras inside the attractions are for guest safety since it can be very dangerous for yourself and others if you stand up on a moving ride. Don’t stand up! And if you’re caught doing some other things that aren’t publicly appropriate when you think no one’s watching in those dark rides…you will likely be escorted out of the park once you disembark the ride. Ballroom scene on Haunted Mansion The only place we know there AREN’T cameras in Disney World is in the restrooms since that’s generally illegal. Other than that, anywhere in the parks is pretty much fair game. No cameras in the bathrooms Besides the video surveillance, there are also a lot of plainclothes security guards throughout the parks. Next time you head into a park, look around at all of the guests — some of them are probably undercover security! Probably a security officer in here! These people can keep an eye on everything that’s going on, and they’re often closer to the problems that arise than a Cast Member with a name tag. Inside the Emporium That might feel kind of weird to know, but it also can help you feel safer when you’re in a big crowd in Magic Kingdom. See 13 of the creepiest things in the Disney parks. Why Do the Bathrooms Have Doors with Locks in Animal Kingdom? Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the only park with doors with locks on them leading to the bathrooms. Ever wonder WHY? Restrooms in Animal Kingdom The answer is a lot more intense than you’re probably expecting. Bathrooms have doors with locks on them in this park in case an animal breaks out of their enclosure and guests need to take shelter. In this situation, you would be able to run to the nearest bathroom and lock and bolt the door. Flight of Passage Restrooms As much as we love to watch the beautiful tigers on the Maharajah Jungle Trek, we would rather not experience an unscheduled “up close and personal experience.” Tiger in Disney’s Animal Kingdom So essentially it’s protection in the case of a real-life animal stampede. Funny, we didn’t hear them mention that on our latest ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris… . You’ll see this done at many zoos as well. It’s just a general safety feature to protect you when large animals are around. Click here to see our ultimate guide to Animal Kingdom for 2022. There’s a Lot Going On “Backstage” that You Never See Did you know that Walt imagined the Disney parks as big “shows?” Guests see everything happening “onstage,” but — like with normal stage shows — there’s a LOT going on backstage to keep the magic going strong. Backstage Queue area for La Cava del Tequila Guests generally can’t go backstage, and there’s a reason for it. Those areas aren’t quite as magical as Adventureland and the Cinderella Castle hub. For instance, there’s a TON of trash that is collected and transferred through the parks. Magic Kingdom has underground tubes that transport this garbage to sorting facilities at speeds up to 35 MPH. Obtained via AllEars.net These tubes are located in the same areas where Cast Members are hanging out and getting ready to come on stage. A few that we’ve spoken to have said that parts of these areas can smell truly disgusting because of the speeding garbage. Turns out, garbage smells bad. Also located “backstage” are props, attraction vehicles, and animatronics that aren’t quite looking their best. When you ride an attraction, you’re seeing everything in (mostly) operating shape, often with a fresh coat of paint and gears that all work (although this isn’t necessarily always the case). But what happens when some elements are truly broken or don’t look good? They’re generally taken backstage for some TLC before being brought back to their home. Figures in EPCOT A less disturbing image than disassembled animatronics and fast-moving garbage (but still one that can “break” the magic) is that of Cast Members being regular human beings. That’s something that also happens backstage because these hard-working people need some break time too! Cast Members are the BEST! Cast Members adhere to a high standard of decorum while they’re in the parks and interacting with guests. But once they’re off stage, they can relax a little and let loose. They can also grab a Subway sandwich for lunch, which is why you’ll see a Subway shop on Google Earth inside Magic Kingdom. No, it’s not located inside the Cinderella Castle. It’s backstage! Click here to learn how you’re being fooled by Disney World. Roller Coasters Can Be a Lot Scarier with the Lights ON! Most indoor rides keep the main lights off and instead use spotlights and other effects to get you to look at what Disney wants you to see. This includes both “dark rides” (like Peter Pan’s Flight) and roller coasters (like Space Mountain). Part of Test Track is a dark ride. But sometimes those lights are also off to prevent you from seeing some more practical things that might terrify you. If you’ve ever seen what Space Mountain looks like with the lights on…you might agree. Space Mountain Now, don’t get us wrong — Disney World’s roller coasters are very safe! They’re tested daily to make sure everything is in working order. But when you see exactly how close some things appear to be to each other (even if they aren’t actually that close), it can make you a little scared! And on top of that, some elements of the ride simply don’t look as advanced or exciting with the lights on, which could ruin the magic for some. Ready to hop in? Sometimes it’s best not to know how the sausage is made, you know? Click here to see what DINOSAUR looks like with the lights on. And that’s a little peek behind the curtain at the things that you might not think about and that you might not want to know! Check out the video below to see more things you might not want to know about the Most Magical Place on Earth. And keep following DFB for more tips as you plan your upcoming vacation to Disney World! Does it really matter when you visit Disney World? Click here to see our thoughts! 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. Did you already know any of these things about Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post 5 Things You Might Not Want to Know About Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Craving something sweet? D23 has the recipe for you. Let’s make these Ghirardelli Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Hearts! © D23 Keep scrolling for all the ingredients and steps you need to make this recipe! This recipe makes 9 servings and should take 20 minutes to make. What’s better than Ghirardelli chocolate and the Castle? To make the chocolate raspberry cheesecake, you will need these ingredients! Ingredients For Cheesecake: 2 cups Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips 4 8 ounce pkg. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 4 eggs (for cheesecake) 1/2 cup raspberry puree (recipe below) 1/2 cup heavy cream (for cheesecake) For Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers) 1/4 cup ground almonds 4 tablespoon white sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted For Puree: 1 (10 – 12 oz) pkg. frozen raspberries 4 tablespoons white sugar And if you want to get fancy… For Chocolate Ganache (Optional): 2 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream For Garnish (Optional): 1 cup fresh raspberries 8 ounce Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips 8 ounce Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bar Can’t get enough Ghirardelli chocolate raspberry hearts! Here are the steps to begin making the cheesecake! Recipe Preparation: Preheat over to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). To prepare crust, in a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the chocolate graham crackers, ground almonds, and sugar and mix until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside. To prepare the puree, combine raspberries and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 3-5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds and set aside. To prepare cheesecake, in a small pot over low heat, bring the whipping cream to just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Set aside for 5 minutes and then stir until smooth. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Remove approximately 1 & 1/2 cup; cup of this batter and place into a smaller bowl and add 1/2 cup raspberry puree. Blend until combined. Add the melted chocolate to the remaining batter and mix until combined. Pour the chocolate cheesecake batter into the pan. Very carefully layer the raspberry cheesecake mixture on top of the chocolate mixture. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool in pan, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold before removing from pan. If desired, top cooled cheesecakes with one or a combination of the garnishes below. Chocolate Ganache: In a small pot over low heat, bring the heavy cream and butter to just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Set aside for 5 minutes and then stir until smooth. Pour over cold cheesecake to form ganache layer, or drizzle over the cold cheesecake. Refrigerate until it is set. Raspberry Puree: Pour remaining raspberry puree over cold cheesecakes. White Chocolate: In double boiler over hot water, melt the white chocolate until smooth. Drizzle over cold cheesecakes. Refrigerate until it is set. Fresh raspberries on top or served on the side. For Heart Shapes: To make the individual heart shape cheesecakes, prepare the recipe as directed using a 13X9 inch pan instead of a springform pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. After the cheesecake cools, cut out the hearts using a metal heart shaped cookie cutter. Valentine’s Day chocolate in Disney Springs And now you can enjoy this decadent treat! Let us know how making your own goes! If you enjoyed this recipe, you might enjoy making one of our others! 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. Did you enjoy making your own cheesecake hearts? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe: Ghirardelli Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re CONSTANTLY trying to bust the myth that Disney World serves nothing but burgers and french fries, but we still enjoy a little classic theme park food every once in a while! If you’re looking for a high-quality burger, check out D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs. It’s not a very big restaurant, but boy do they have some amazing burgers here. Who’s up for a burger? In honor of the Celebrate Soulfully event happening in Disney World this month, we decided to try a limited-time offering at D-Luxe Burger! Let’s see how it tasted. D-Luxe Burger is serving a Spicy Caribbean Jerk Burger for a limited time! The burger is made with two-pressed signature-blend patties with spicy jerk aioli, pineapple-mango salsa, pepper jack, plantain sticks, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. It’s available for $12.99. We’re trying a special menu item today! Our burger was HUGE! The patty was nice and juicy, and it was cooked to perfection. The lettuce, tomato, and onions tasted light and fresh, but we felt like the plantain sticks were unnecessary. This thing is stacked HIGH! The spicy jerk aioli lived up to its name, but it wasn’t burn-your-tastebuds-level spicy. The flavor of the sauce was actually quite nice and paired well with the pineapple mango salsa. In fact, the salsa and the aioli worked perfectly together; the salsa balanced out the spiciness of the jerk sauce. It looks delicious! We were a little skeptical at first with all those ingredients to contend with, but we ended up loving this burger! The bun was fresh and fluffy, unlike some fast-food burgers that are about as flat as a pancake. If you are willing to try a burger with a little spice and heat, you’ll probably like D-Luxe’s new burger! Cooked to perfection! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Find Out How You Can Celebrate Black History Month in the Disney Parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like spicy foods? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is There TOO Much Going on With Disney World’s New Burger? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Got the winter blues? Sometimes, you just need to add a little cheer to your life! And what’s more cheerful than this silly old bear? Instant happiness! Seriously, he catches butterflies, he lives in an adorable treehouse, he sings and dances. Winnie the Pooh pretty much embodies cheerfulness! And if you’re a fan of the chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff, we’ve got the perfect gift for you. Find some Pooh-level happiness (and coziness!) in this super-cute Pooh-inspired cardigan. It’s the same color as he is! ©BoxLunch This bright, sunny cardigan features Pooh floating away with a balloon while Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore mingle in a buzzing field of bees. Dainty white flowers decorate both the pockets and the buttons. The vivid yellow and red color scheme is reminiscent of Pooh’s signature look. Instant happiness, right? ©BoxLunch This BoxLunch exclusive design is machine washable and comes in a variety of women’s sizes! Click here to order your very own Winnie the Pooh Cardigan! Currently, you can get this cardigan for $47.12 — a full 20% off the typical price of $58.90! Head on over to BoxLunch to order yours! And be sure to follow us for all the latest and greatest Disney merchandise news. Get the Winnie the Pooh home collection right 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. Is this Winnie the Pooh sweater going to find its way into your closet? Let us know in the comments! The post We Can't Resist This ADORABLE Winnie the Pooh Cardigan. Can YOU?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been a lot of milestones recently for Disney Parks around the world! ©Disney Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary, Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 30th anniversary, Disneyland turns 67 this year, and now we can add to the list that Tokyo Disneyland just reached a MASSIVE milestone! Tokyo Disneyland first opened to guests on April 15th, 1983, and now, nearly 39 years later, it has welcomed its 800 MILLIONTH guest. Yes, you read that right, as of February 26th, 2022, 800 MILLION people have visited Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. That is a LOT of people, y’all! ©Disney The resort recently celebrated this major achievement with Kenji Yoshida, Representative Director, President and COO Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (the company that operates Tokyo Disneyland Resort) sharing “I want to express my gratitude to the countless guests who have visited Tokyo Disney Resort, to the Walt Disney Company who is our important partner, to all those who have continuously supported Oriental Land Co., Ltd., and to the cast members who strive every day to bring happiness to our guests.” Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo So congratulations to Tokyo Disneyland for this achievement — here’s to another 800 million guests in the years to come! With the addition of new attractions (like the recent Beauty and the Beast ride), as well as the new Toy Story Hotel, we can’t wait to see what’s to come. And, we’re always keeping you updated on ALL the latest Disney news, so be sure to check back with us for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever visited Tokyo Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Tokyo Disneyland Just Celebrated a HUGE Milestone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, Disney, let’s not make a habit of this! Every once in a while, a fire alarm can hijack a perfectly normal day in Disney World and cause a little interruption. Recently, the Creations Shop in EPCOT was evacuated after the fire alarm went off, and a smoky refrigerator caused some commotion in Tomorrowland earlier this year. Even Disney World isn’t immune to problems! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge During our visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, our day was put on pause! At around 2:30PM, the fire alarm went off at Jambo House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. All guests and Cast Members were promptly evacuated and sent outside. The hotel was evacuated Though no official details were released on the cause of the alarm, we didn’t see any smoke. Guests remained outside for about ten minutes until the all-clear was given and everyone was allowed back inside. Lots of guests and Cast Members were sent outside We’ll continue to keep our eyes out for more updates, so stay tuned! VIDEOS: The ‘Alarming’ Thing That Could Disrupt Your Disney World Hotel Stay 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 been evacuated from a Disney hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Guests Evacuated From Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge This Afternoon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re simple creatures. We like it when Disney Cast Members put a Mickey head next to our name on our Starbucks cup. We think about buying Mickey balloons, even though we know there’s no way to fly home with an inflated balloon in our luggage. Often, it’s the little things in Disney World that make us happy, and thanks to Joffrey’s Coffee, we have a new reason to smile! How sweet was this? As part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration, there are fun little details all over the parks and resorts that celebrate the big milestone. Now, we found a new way to celebrate! Remember when Coca-Cola made special Coke bottles with fun labels just for Disney World? It was part of the “Share a Coke” campaign a few years ago! Back in the day, we used to scour the parks for a bottle of Coke with our favorite Disney attraction — it was simple, but FUN! Remember these?! Well, Joffrey’s Coffee has its own take on this same idea with the new Caffeinated Celebration event! At select Joffrey’s locations around Disney World, guests can personalize their coffee sleeve by sharing their next Disney activity right on their cup! This looks fun! First, let’s all appreciate these magical illustrations on the front of the coffee sleeve. So.Cute. How CUTE is this?! On the other side, there’s a space for you to write out your plans! Coffee is the first step in many people’s day in Disney World, but what comes next? It’s giving us flashbacks to the “Share a Coke” bottles! This is such a fun little way to jazz up your Joffrey’s cup, isn’t it? Like we said, it doesn’t take much to make us excited, so even a personalized coffee sleeve is enough to cheer us up. Hey, Joffrey’s: whoever came up with this idea deserves a raise. Thanks. It’s the little things that make us smile! Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re headed to every Disney park for a little Joffrey’s photoshoot. Be sure to stay tuned as we share all the latest Disney news — big and small! The Figment Popcorn Bucket Has a Hidden SECRET From Disney History! 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 team Starbucks or team Joffrey’s? Let us know in the comments! The post Remember Disney World's 'Share a Coke' Campaign? We Found the Next Best Thing! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

February is almost over, and usually that would mean the end of the slow season in Disney World and the beginning of Spring Break crowds…but not this year! Big yikes, y’all! This year, there have been unusually high crowds in the parks during the “slow” season, and it seems as if things are just getting busier. This week was particularly busy, probably due to President’s Day Weekend, the start of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, AND some schools around the country being on their Winter Breaks. So, how much worse did the average wait times get? Let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 99 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 77 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 75 minutes, Splash Mountain at 70 minutes, Space Mountain at 66 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 59 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 55 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 47 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 42 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 42 minutes, and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 41 minutes. Splash Mountain Next, we had “it’s a small world” at 36 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 32 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 32 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 30 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 30 minutes. Watch out for that sign! Then, we saw Tomorrowland Speedway at 29 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 23 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 21 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 19 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 16 minutes. Tomorrowland Speedway And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Country Bear Jamboree at 6 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 6 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 5 minutes, and Liberty Square Riverboat at 2 minutes. Rides with no waits were Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 114 minutes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 93 minutes, Test Track at 76 minutes, Soarin’ at 45 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 33 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 25 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 22 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 19 minutes, Living with the Land at 18 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 16 minutes, and Turtle Talk with Crush at 13 minutes. Soarin’ The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 137 minutes. Join the Resistance After that, we had Tower of Terror at 126 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash at 111 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 79 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 79 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 79 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 69 minutes. Creepy! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 41 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 28 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 17 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3Dat 13 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 9 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 117 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 69 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 72 minutes, DINOSAUR at 33 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 32 minutes. The Majestic Giraffe Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 17 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 13 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! So, there ya have it. And yes, there WERE 5 rides that had average wait times over 100 minutes this week (almost 6, since Seven Dwarfs was at 99 minutes!). And 18 (!!) rides had wait times over an HOUR. We’ll keep an eye on wait times to see if anything changes, so stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see our ULTIMATE guide to Disney World’s NEW Star Wars hotel! 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 ride from an international park do you wish was in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 18 — Yes, 18 — Rides Had Average Wait Times Over an Hour in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend has officially returned to Disney World and there are a lot of runners celebrating! runDisney banners in Disney World The events began on Friday morning with the Princess 5K and today marks the end of the weekend, with runners logging 13.1 miles across the resort. The race starts before the sun is even thinking about rising at 5AM in the EPCOT parking lot and runners take to the streets, eventually making their way through Magic Kingdom and back. But, what if you’re NOT running any of the races and come to Disney to find out that, oh no, you’ve booked your vacation on the SAME weekend? Well, let’s take a look at the crowds we’re seeing! The first thing that you want to keep in mind if you’ll be driving around Disney property during a race weekend is traffic. Disney closes a variety of roads for the race, so getting around is a bit more difficult. In fact, we even received a notification through our My Disney Experience app letting us know that “roadways and parking may be impacted by a runDisney event on Sunday” from 3AM to 1PM and that we should give ourselves extra time to get to our destination. ©Disney And, they weren’t wrong! When we drove into Disney this morning, we did notice that traffic was backed up, especially into Magic Kingdom… Backed up …and EPCOT. Line to get into the EPCOT parking lot So, does the traffic give us any clues into how busy the parks are? Magic Kingdom Over in Magic Kingdom, we were surprised at how quiet the park actually was, especially for a Sunday morning. Here’s what it looked like on Main Street, U.S.A. shortly after we arrived. Not very many people at all! We even managed to ride about three rides pretty early on with little to no wait time. For example, Pirates of the Caribbean had a 35-minute wait time when we checked in around 10AM. Pirates Wait Time And, areas of the park that usually are super congested with people were almost EMPTY. Just look at Fantasyland — we could see the ground! There’s room to move! However, around 11:30AM we did start to notice crowds starting to pick up a bit. Crowds picking up The crowds will likely continue to grow throughout the day as runners make their way to the park for photos, so we’ll keep you updated! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom was also feeling like a ghost town in certain parts of the park this morning! Spacious! Most of the rides had little to no wait times (though Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey were still upwards of 100+ minutes). Still quiet This park tends to be less popular among runners, but we’ll see how crowds look a little bit later into the afternoon! EPCOT And, what about EPCOT? Crowds were certainly a bit heavier here, as this is where runners end their race. Disney was doing a good job managing the larger groups of people though and had guests who had already purchased tickets walk around the ticketing booths to the entrance. EPCOT park entrance Once we were around the ticketing booth though, the lines to get into the park weren’t too long. This is NICE Inside the park, wait times were a little higher here for some attractions, but it’s not unusual for Test Track to have a wait of over an hour. At around 11AM, it was 65 minutes. Test Track So, what’s the key takeaway here? If you plan on visiting Disney World during a runDisney race weekend, heading to the parks early will likely mean that you face lower crowds — and, if you’re staying at Disney World resort taking advantage of Early Theme Park Entry will be even more of a benefit! Runners tend to be wrapping up their race or relaxing at their hotel during these early morning hours, so you’ll want to take advantage. We’ll keep checking in with the crowd situation today and updating this post, so check back with us later! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disney World during a runDisney race weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: What Are the CROWDS Like in Disney World During the Most POPULAR Race Weekend? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We got to eat some stuff in SPACE, y’all. Space Breakfast Yes, we’ve spent time aboard the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and we ate so much new food, including dinner at the Captain’s Table, some familiar-looking space snacks, breakfast, and more! But now that we’re back here on Earth, we’ve got some updates to share with you from other Disney World restaurants. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sci-Fi Dine-In Over at the Sci-Fi Dine-In, the Specialty Character Drink is now made with Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup. Sci-Fi Dine-In That’s the only change here, though! Read Our Latest Sci-Fi Dine-In Review Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano At Mama Melrose’s, the appetizer Vine-ripened Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella increased from $10 to $12. Mama Melrose’s Also, the Specialty Character Drink is now made with Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup. Is Mama Melrose’s Just A Disneyfied Olive Garden? Find Out Here 50s Prime Time Cafe This seems to be a change across the board at Hollywood Studios, but the Specialty Character Drink here is also now made with Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup. 50s Prime Time Cafe Also, under “Appetizers,” the Crab Cake has been removed from the menu. Here’s Our Latest Review of 50s Prime Time Cafe Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant You can drink another beer at Tusker House — New Belgium Fat Tire Lager is now available. Tusker House Restaurant Beer prices at this restaurant are $7.50-$10.25 for draft and $6.75-$11.25 for bottle/can. Here’s Why Tusker House’s Bottomless Bread Always Gets Us Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort El Mercado de Coronado We’ve got a few price increases to report at El Mercado de Coronado: Kids’ Scramble increased from $10 to $12.50. El Mercado de Coronado And Kids’ Mickey-Shaped Waffles increased from $10 to $13.50. See Photos of El Mercado de Coronado’s Reopening Disney’s BoardWalk Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas We have a price DECREASE to announce: the Frozen Strawberry Margarita at Boardwalk Joe’s decreased from $16 to $14. Boardwalk Joe’s Yes, it does happen! Check Out The Must-Get Cocktail From Here! Leaping Horse Libations There’s another set of changes happening over at Leaping Horse Libations. Here’s what’s been updated: Greek Salad Sandwich increased from $9.99 to $10.49 ADDED: Pepperoni Ciabatta Pizza — served with Chips or Cucumber Salad for $10.99 ADDED: Cheese Ciabatta Pizza — served with Chips or Cucumber Salad for $10.49 Mickey Pretzel with Cheese increased from $6.99 to $7.19 ADDED: New Cocktail Carousel — Absolut Mandrin Vodka and flavors of Coconut and Pineapple blended with Orange Purée for $14 Strawberry Margarita increased from $15 to $16 Leaping Horse Libations Both the Ciabatta Cheese and Ciabatta Pepperoni Pizzas have been added to the Kid’s Meals — both are served with a choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.29. Check Out The Nachos We Had Here Those are all the updates we have for this week, but stay tuned for more! 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. Did your favorite Disney World restaurant have a menu change? Let us know in the comments! The post Drink Changes, Price Increases, and More Disney World Menu Updates From the Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are always changing around Walt Disney World, that is for sure! Magic Kingdom No one likes to be surprised by an attraction closure or construction at your favorite restaurant! That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of all the construction currently happening around the Disney parks and beyond — to help you be prepared for your next visit! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run We’ve been looking forward to riding this attraction ever since it was first announced back in 2017! Slowly but surely we’re seeing this ride come together! This week, crews were busy securing more of the white material to the canopy structure. More progress! Let’s see if we can get a closer look at the action… TRON Construction We’re definitely getting closer, people! Disney has yet to share an official opening date for this attraction, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates! Check Out Everything You Need to Know About the TRON Ride EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind There’s not much new to report over at the upcoming Guardians ride in EPCOT, but we did notice something blue at the base of the Novacorps Starblaster, which we hadn’t seen before! Can you see it? Crews had still been making final touches to the exterior building paint last time we stopped by! We’re getting there! The queue entrance and signage is also being installed! We’ll be keeping an eye on the progress of this new attraction, but for now, you can expect the ride to open in the summer of 2022! Click Here to See More About the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Connections Cafe and Eatery The lights are on over at what will eventually become Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT! We were able to see them on a recent stroll through the area. Connections Cafe Disney hasn’t shared what kind of fare we can expect from this new restaurant, but you can be sure we’ll update you as soon as we hear something! Everything You Need to Know About EPCOT’s New Neighborhoods Moana: Journey of Water We can’t wait until we’re able to experience this attraction — sure to be unlike any other! According to Disney, guests will be able to “learn about the importance of the natural water cycle.” Last time we stopped by EPCOT, we took a peek when we took a ride on the monorail and saw a LOT of open space… Journey of Water construction mid-February 2022 … and this week we got a REALLY good look at this green scrim! Moana: Journey of Water will eventually be here! An opening timeframe has yet to be announced for this attraction, but you can be sure we’ll keep an eye out for every update we can get! Here’s Everything We Know So Far About Moana: Journey of Water Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop We’re seeing some movement over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop! The doorway has been covered with a brown scrim… What is Disney hiding?! …and there’s a temporary wall now, too! Toy Story Mania Gift Shop This is likely making room for the new gift shop coming to Toy Story Land! We will keep you posted as we learn more. Click here to learn about the NEW thing set to come to Toy Story Land Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest Sometimes rides need to shut down for scheduled maintenance, which is the case here with Expedition Everest! Most of the maintenance seems to be happening inside the mountain, because we haven’t yet spotted any work being done outside! Expedition Everest We’ve seen the occasional testing of this attraction, but it isn’t scheduled to reopen until mid-April 2022. We will keep an eye out for additional construction! Disney Resorts Art of Animation Over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Splash Pad is closed for refurbishment. Closed to little fishies! Luckily there are PLENTY of places to take a swim at this hotel! Polynesian Resort We spotted this refurbishment sign last time we stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Resort, but there didn’t seem to be any work going on! Disney’s Polynesian Resort We’ll be keeping an eye out at this resort and will be sure to update you with any more news! Contemporary Resort There’s also some construction going on over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. A temporary wall has been put up in front of Bayview Gifts — but don’t worry, you can still shop! Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort According to the signs, the “area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment.” We’ll be back to check the progress on this soon! Well, that’s it for this week’s construction update around Disney World! There’s always a lot going on, so stay tuned to DFB if you want all the latest info! Check Out How Disney Fans Ranked Every Quick Service Restaurant in EPCOT What’s your favorite Disney World attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post Things Are Changing in Disney World and We've Got the Construction Updates to Prove It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Picture it: You’re sitting at a table somewhere or drinking some blue milk when all of a sudden the sound of LOUD alarms fills your ears and red lights start to flash all around you! What would your first instinct be? You’d probably assume that there’s some kind of emergency and you need to evacuate the building you’re in, right? You know the drill — single file, stay calm, no running — elementary school has taught you well. But if you’re in the Star Wars Hotel, your assumptions would be…TOTALLY WRONG. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Entrance We are so close to the official opening of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. Star Wars Hotel) in Disney World. The long-anticipated, immersive hotel experience officially opens on March 1st, 2022, and we recently got the chance to stay at the hotel during a media preview event. We got the answers to a ton of questions during our journey — like what the food tastes like, what fireworks look like in space, and more. You can read our ultimate guide HERE. One BIG thing we wondered was how guests would be able to distinguish a REAL hotel emergency (as in, actually-need-to-evacuate-emergency) from a super-secret Resistance mission (which might feel like an “emergency” but isn’t a true problem). This is a critical thing to know in a space that makes you feel like there are emergencies happening around you that are part of the story (but don’t put you in real danger). Luckily, we’ve got all the info you need to know the difference! When you first arrive at the Star Wars hotel, it can feel like information overload! There is a lot to take in, especially with such an immersive experience. Before being transported into space, you need to watch a safety video! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser In this video, the crew goes over two different types of scenarios. In the first scenario, there are loud alarms and red flashing lights with a pre-recorded message inviting you to join in the action. Crew members will guide you to specific areas where you wait for your Star Wars story to begin! You can see an example of how it might look below. Part of the Star Wars hotel experience The second scenario featured in the safety video explains what happens in the case of a real emergency. If there is a real emergency during your stay on the Galactic Starcruiser, the bright emergency lights will turn on, and you will hear a pre-recorded message that states, “Attention, an emergency have been reported in this building. This is an actual emergency. This is not a drill or part of the show. Please leave the building immediately.” What it could look like if there was an actual emergency on board Cast Members will drop character if this occurs, since guest and Cast Member safety is the most important thing here! Additionally, there are three loud beeps that come along with the real emergency broadcast. Also in the safety video is information about what to do if you’re not able to safely leave your cabin (hotel room). Additional safety information There are exterior access portals in each cabin that can be opened by emergency personnel in case of emergencies. How cool is that?! The exit hatch, in case you need it. In the unlikely event this occurs, guests need to call 911 and provide the Emergency Rescue Area Number. Arrival safety video Hopefully, there won’t be any real emergencies onboard the Galactic Starcruiser, but it’s good to know that Disney is prepared and wants you to be prepared, too! For more news and updates about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Read our FULL GUIDE (including reviews, merch, entertainment, and more) to the Star Wars Hotel HERE! 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 want to stay aboard the Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink.You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post How to Know if There Is a REAL Emergency at the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, AKA the Star Wars hotel, is about to officially open in Disney World — and we have a complete guide on everything you need to know. Star Wars Hotel Atrium One of the things we were most curious about on the ship was the food (duh!). We were able to try every single thing offered on the ship, and have brought you full reviews of breakfast, lunch, dinner, the snacks, and the lounge! While dining on this space food, we discovered an item that was surprisingly familiar…something unexpected, but very welcome while traveling around the galaxy. There are CHEESEBURGER PODS in SPACE, you guys! This is not a drill — cheeseburger pods are now canon in the Star Wars universe, according to Disney. CHEESEBURGER PODS?! IS THAT YOU?! During dinner on the ship, the kids menu has a variety of options from Cheese Pizza to Tip Yip Chicken Chunks, but they also have Chedd-Cheesy Beef Spiral Dumplings and Crispy Sliced Waffle Fries (that’s a mouthful, huh!). These might sound strange, but they are super similar to the cheeseburger pods we know and love from Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom. Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen However, these actually seemed to have a bit MORE cheese, which is the one thing we sometimes think the ones at Satu’li could improve on. Comparing the two, the ones on the Galactic Starcruiser have some browning on top of the pods while the Satu’li ones do not. Delish! But, the inside of both pods look pretty similar! A peek inside the Satu’li Canteen cheeseburger pods And, the waffle fries that come with the pods on the Galactic Starcruiser are like giant fried chunks of potatoes, which aren’t anything extraordinary, but fried potatoes are fried potatoes, so it’s hard to go wrong. Giant potatoes If you love the cheeseburger pods over at Satu’li, or just cheeseburgers in general, you should give these a try if you have an upcoming trip on the Starcruiser. They’re available on the kids dinner menu for both night 1 and night 2. You can add them on to your meal, or sneak a bite of your kids’ when they’re not looking. Stay tuned to DFB for more info and reviews of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and check out our complete guide here. Click here to see our ULTIMATE guide to the Star Wars hotel at Disney World! You can also watch our video about our time on the Starcruiser 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 plans to take a voyage on the Galactic Starcruiser any time soon? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post We Found One of Our FAVORITE Disney World Snacks at the New Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Who can resist a sweet pot of honey? Not Winnie the Pooh, that’s for sure! ©Disney Maybe you missed Winnie the Pooh Day, but you can still celebrate your favorite silly old bear by eating one of his favorite things! With this Pooh-inspired recipe, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious Honey Pots de Crème from the comfort of your own kitchen, no matter how far away you are from the Hundred Acre Wood! Disney recently shared a tasty-looking sweet treat that may have you bouncing off the walls like a certain springy friend of Pooh’s! Read on to find out how to create this custard-inspired confection. ©Disney Ingredients This recipe includes three different parts. First, you’ll make the custard, followed by a caramel sauce, and finally an adorable honeycomb-shaped white chocolate topping. Yum! For Custard: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup milk 4 egg yolks 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract For Caramel Sauce: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 tbs butter 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream A pinch of salt For Topping: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or white chocolate candy melts You will also need to make sure you have the following items in your kitchen: 4 oven-safe ramekins or glass jars Baking dish Kettle Bubble wrap Fine-mesh sieve As you can see, this recipe is not for the faint of heart! Need a hug yet? ©Disney Whew, I know I feel better now! Now that you have all your ingredients, let’s make some Hunny Pots! Directions Step 1: Make the Custard Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat a kettle of water until boiling. In a medium saucepan, combine cream, milk, honey, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat until honey is fully dissolved. Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds, then add both the seeds and pod to the cream mixture. (If using vanilla extract instead, add now.) Once the mixture begins to steam, turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, quickly whisk the eggs yolks until lightened (about 30 seconds). Ladle the cream mixture into the eggs slowly, whisking constantly, to temper the eggs. Once all of the cream is incorporated, the mixture should be smooth and warm to the touch. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the remaining pieces of the vanilla bean. Place a wet paper towel or cloth in the bottom of the baking dish and arrange the 4 ramekins on top; the towel will prevent the ramekins from sliding around. Fill each ramekin equally with the custard. Place the baking dish in the oven, then carefully pour the hot water into the dish, being careful not to splash into the ramekins. Bake for 30-50 minutes, depending on the size of your ramekins. When the custard is ready, the sides should be set, but the center should be jiggly. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and allow ramekins to cool on a drying rack. Once the pots are room temperature, chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or overnight. Step 2: Make the Caramel Sauce In a medium saucepan, add sugar and heat on medium-low. Stir occasionally, and do not leave unattended. Sugar should first begin to clump, then melt. Once the sugar is mostly melted, add honey. Continue stirring until sugar has fully melted and the honey is fully combined. The mixture should be a light golden-brown color. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until combined, then add heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Cool until room temperature, then set aside in the fridge until ready to assemble. Step 3: Make the Topping Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 10-second intervals and stirring until fully melted. Lay out the piece of bubble wrap with the bumpy side facing up. Spread the melted chocolate on top, creating a thick, even layer. Place in the fridge to harden. Once set, slowly peel the bubble wrap off, revealing a honeycomb-shaped piece of chocolate. Using your hands, break the chocolate into four smaller pieces. Step 4: Assemble Top each custard with a spoonful of caramel sauce. If the sauce has thickened too much in the fridge, heat in microwave for 30-second intervals and stir until it reaches a thinner consistency. Print the Hunny Label Design and cut out each label. Wrap a label around each ramekin and tape it in the back to secure it. (How cute are these labels?!?!) Top each custard with a piece of chocolate honeycomb. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy! ©Disney There you have it! These hunny pots look amazing and will surely delight any Winnie the Pooh fan. Between the Pooh-inspired font on the labels and the honeycomb decoration on top, this truly is an impressive-looking treat! Time to get cooking! Click here for ANOTHER Winnie the Pooh dessert recipe! 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! 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Okay, where are our Crocs fans at? Crocs have taken over Disney World We know many of y’all love wearing Crocs, and we know you love it when we find new pairs of Crocs at Disney World like those awesome Vintage Park Map Crocs or those fun fuzzy holiday Crocs or the blue 50th Anniversary Crocs. Well, we found a pair of NEW Disney crocs today that just might win over those who are skeptical about these comfy park shoes. Say hello to the newest 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Crocs! These fancy new white crocs may not stay all that white after all the miles you log in them around the parks, but just look at all those vintage Disney charms! Do you love them? The left shoe has a Mickey “button” charm, a Walt Disney World charm, a state of Florida charm, and a Walt Disney World pennant charm… Close-up of the left Croc …and the right one has a Walt Disney World charm with Cinderella Castle on it, a Florida license plate charm, a Mickey head charm, and an old-school Disney World charm. SO cute Wondering how you can get your hands on these babies? Well, we found them at Celebrity 5 & 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $69.99. They’re part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, so be sure to keep an eye out for the full display in the store! And, we’ll let you know if we spot other cool 50th Anniversary gear, so stay tuned to DFB for more! An EPIC Disney World 50th Anniversary Item is NOW ONLINE Check It Out 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. Are you a fan of Disney Crocs? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There's a NEW Pair of 50th Anniversary CROCS in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you consider yourself a caramel connoisseur like us, then there’s ONE place that you NEED to visit in Disney World — Karamell-Kuche. Karamell-Kuche Located in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT, this spot serves up all kinds of caramel treats and we’ve been known to pick a few seasonal favorites from here including the Salted Caramel Cupcake and the Pumpkin Caramel Cupcake. So, when these treats make their return each year, it’s a BIG deal around here and today we learned that a seasonal snack that’s been holding on well past its season will go away soon. The popular Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Sandwich Cookie made its annual return back in November (which was a bit later than we’ve seen in the past) for the holiday season at Karamell-Kuche and we all breathed a sigh of relief. Now, this treat is SUPER popular for a reason — it’s delicious. But it’s also technically a holiday treat, and, well, the holidays in Disney World ended two months ago (though they did hang on for a bit at the end there). Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich However, we’ve been seeing this snack turn up nearly every day inside the shop, even well after the holidays. In fact, we even checked today, and there it was! But, it won’t be around much longer. It’s here today! A Cast Member told us they’ve been offering it for so long because so many guests ask for it (and we TOTALLY get why). HOWEVER, it is scheduled to go away at the end of the month and likely won’t be available AT ALL when we turn the calendar to March. That means if you’re wanting to indulge in this treat, you’ll need to get to EPCOT ASAP. YUM If you can’t get there, you’ll have to wait until the holiday season to grab it again (and hopefully, it will return). We’ve seen it return early, so FINGERS CROSSED. And, we’ll keep you updated on all snacks at Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Are Pop Rocks the Secret Ingredient for a Fun Disney Drink? Find Out 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 had this Disney World snack? Let us know what you thought about it in the comments! The post It's Your LAST CHANCE To Get One of Our FAVORITE Disney World Snacks This Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World never ceases to surprise us! Spaceship Earth and the Monorail This week Disney made some unexpected Genie+ changes, some characters returned to their regular spot, and a useful form of technology went down temporarily, among LOTS of other news. Check it out here! Disney Genie Genie+ Changes to Pay-Per-Ride In Disney World, you can skip the lines of popular rides and attractions through either Disney Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes, both of which are paid services. These options replaced the previous FastPass+ system, and you can either pay $15 per person, per day for Genie+, or pay a varied amount separately for Individual Lightning Lanes. However, this is now changing. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway As of February 25th, three rides that were previously available for purchase as Individual Lightning Lanes will now be part of the regular Genie+ service. This change will last through August 7th, and the affected rides include Space Mountain, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Frozen Ever After. Read more about these Genie+ changes here! Genie+ Ticket Changes Disney has made a change to Disney Genie guidelines for guests who purchase single-day Disney World tickets. Previously, anyone with a Disney World ticket could purchase Genie+ ahead of their visit, but now guests with one-day tickets will not be able to buy Genie+ until the day of their visit. Genie+ ©Disney Now, only guests with multi-day tickets can purchase Genie+ before visiting. If you have a one-day ticket, you can log into the My Disney Experience app on the day of your trip to purchase Genie+ and start making those Lightning Lane reservations! Here’s what you need to know about Genie+ and one-day tickets! Annual Passholder Magnets Disney announced the release of new Disney World Annual Passholder Magnets this week, which will be available in Disney Springs from March 2nd to March 30th at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories store. But don’t worry — you won’t need to stand in line for hours because Disney will be using a virtual queue! ©Disney The magnet design is inspired by Disney World’s 50th anniversary (check out that EARidescence!), and Annual Passholders will be able to join the virtual queue beginning at 9AM on March 2nd. Learn more about the upcoming Annual Passholder magnets here! Citrus Swirl Discontinued (?) The Citrus Swirl saga continues in Disney World! In case you missed it, the Citrus Swirl is a Vanilla Soft Serve and Frozen Orange Juice Slushy you could previously get at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom. It inexplicably disappeared in July 2021, and this week we may have received some sad news. The Citrus Swirl at Sunshine Terrace in Magic Kingdom! According to a Cast Member we spoke to at Sunshine Tree Terrace this week, the Citrus Swirl is not returning anytime soon and has been discontinued by Disney. Cue the sad music! Keep in mind, however, that things can change often in Disney World, so we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for any future updates about this fan-favorite sweet treat. Read more about the Citrus Swirl mystery in Disney World! Characters Anna and Elsa Anna and Elsa are meeting guests again in EPCOT! Before this change, you could really only meet them outside in the Norway pavilion, and it was at a pretty far distance. Now you can once again go inside Royal Sommerhus for a socially-distanced interaction! You can have a chat with Queen Anna… Anna at Royal Sommerhaus …and take a socially distanced selfie with Elsa! Or vice versa, it’s really up to you. Hi Elsa! Check the My Disney Experience for wait times, but at least the line usually isn’t nearly as long as the nearby Frozen Ever After ride! Here are more photos of Anna and Elsa in Sommerhus! Chip ‘n Dale Just outside of Big Top Souvenirs in the Storybook Circus area of Magic Kingdom, we were surprised to stumble across Chip and Dale greeting guests! Our favorite Chipmunks do not yet have a set meet and greet location, so it was a fun and unexpected surprise to find them. What a random place for the chipmunks to be! As far as other character meet and greets in Magic Kingdom, you can currently meet Mickey, Tiana, Rapunzel, and other visiting princesses at a distance, and you can check the My Disney Experience app for their locations and wait times! Find out more about meeting Chip and Dale in Magic Kingdom here! Mobile Order Went Down Mobile Order went down this past weekend in both Disney World AND Disneyland! When you get used to relying on Mobile Order as an easy and convenient way to get your favorite foods in Disney Parks, it can feel a bit weird to go back to the “old” way of ordering food. ©Disney This issue was resolved quickly and by February 20th, Mobile Order was functioning normally. You can place Mobile Orders through the My Disney Experience app, and it can be a much faster and easier way to get your food in Disney Parks. Find out more about Mobile Order here! And that’s all the unexpected news from Disney World this week! Keep reading DFB for more Disney updates, tips, and tricks. 15 Disney World tricks only the insiders know! 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 surprised by any of the news this week? 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BLUE shrimp and a REAL lightsaber!? You’re going to want to be sure you have photo proof of it all when you stay at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! After all, you are paying $6,000 to be there — that earns you at least some bragging rights. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser The new Disney “hotel” functions a lot more like a Disney cruise as opposed to a Disney Resort, as the cost includes a 2-night stay in a cabin or suite, most food and drink onboard, admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, valet parking, and a MagicBand, there are quite a few additional things that you can add onto your trip for an extra cost. This includes things like dining at the exclusive Captain’s Table, building your own droid or lightsaber when visiting Galaxy’s Edge, or a visit to Oga’s Cantina. And, now Disney has introduced ANOTHER add-on experience! Passengers staying at the Galactic Starcruiser can now add the Disney PhotoPass CSL Portrait Experience to their two-night adventure on the Halcyon (CSL stands for Chandrila Star Line, the starcruiser’s operator known for its fleet of glamourous starcruisers). This is a PhotoPass Capture Your Moment experience that lets you book a private photo session with your very own Disney PhotoPass photographer. ©Disney According to Disney, the photo session promises to “capture your group’s Star Wars galaxy looks at unique places around the ship for a truly personalized photo experience.” In fact, you might even get to see some hidden spots onboard the Halcyon thanks to your “special clearance.” Each 30-minute session also includes: Consultation, image capture, and review by specially trained Cast Members, using advanced digital photography equipment and lighting Downloads of all images taken during the session ©Disney We spoke with a Disney Cast Member who shared that the 30-minute session will cost $99 initially. If you’re interested in adding the experience to your trip you can call (407) 939-7739 up to 60 days in advance. Just keep in mind that you’ll only be able to download images captured during this session for the cost and will need to purchase Memory Maker if you’d like other photos taken by PhotoPass Photographers during your voyage. And, we’ll continue to cover EVERYTHING about Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, so stay tuned for more news! Find Out What Lightsaber Training Is REALLY Like at the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World! 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 Will you be booking a voyage on the Halcyon? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Book a Private Photo Session at Disney World's Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of strolling down a boardwalk, you know that pizza is kind of a boardwalk staple. It’s one of those classic combinations that just makes sense, like Dole Whip in Adventureland or popcorn at the movies! Over at Disney California Adventure, we recently celebrated the reopening of Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (FINALLY!), but after all that time away, how does the pizza taste at this newly reopened quick service location? Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta reopened! While we wait for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival to begin, we figured we’d try some pizza to hold us over! Will this restaurant give us the happy feelings of being on the boardwalk on a sunny summer evening, or will it be a total flop? Let’s find out! Over in the Paradise Gardens Park area, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta serves (drumroll, please) a selection of pizzas, pasta, and salads (DUH!). This location has been closed for a while, but we’re happy to see it finally serving up slices again! We could go for a slice of pizza! The pizza here is kind of expensive — it’s $41.99 for a whole Pepperoni Pizza. Instead, we ordered a single slice of Pepperoni Pizza for $8.49. No surprises here; it’s pretty much just a regular pepperoni pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and slices of pepperoni. It tastes pretty much the same as the pepperoni pizza served at Alien Pizza Planet. Pepperoni, obviously We had to try another slice, for science, of course, so we ordered the specialty pizza! When we visited, it was Shrimp Scampi pizza, and one slice was $8.99. This was a cheese pizza topped with shrimp and all the goodies you typically find in shrimp scampi. We enjoyed this pizza; interestingly, the combination of shrimp and pizza worked. Shrimp Scampi pizza We found the shrimp a little hard to bite, so we can’t necessarily vouch for restaurant-quality shrimp here. That said, if you like seafood, you’ll probably enjoy a slice of this pizza. A whole Shrimp Scampi pizza is $43.99 (which probably isn’t worth it in our opinion). This was pretty good! For dessert, we ordered the Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake for $5.99. As you can probably infer from the name, this was a cheesecake topped with cream cheese and cinnamon. The bottom is a thin layer of cake — it reminded us of coffee cake. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake This cheesecake lived up to (and maybe even PASSED) our expectations! The sweet flavor was heavenly, and the slight hint of cinnamon added a little extra something to the classic dessert. If you have a sweet tooth, you will probably enjoy this treat — we loved it! YUM! It’s always exciting to see a restaurant reopen, so we were so happy to see this little spot back up and running! Be sure to stay tuned for more food reviews and Disney news! PHOTOS: Food & Wine Festival Food Booths Have Already Arrived in Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite kind of pizza? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Your One Stop Shop for Pizza AND Cheesecake is BACK in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a LOT to look forward to in Disney World this March! There’s the annual Flower and Garden Festival coming soon to EPCOT, the Festival of Fantasy parade, and the grand opening of the Star Wars hotel! Do you have plans to visit Disney World for any of these upcoming events? The Tree of Life If you’ve got a vacation to Disney World coming up during the first week of March, you might want to check out the weather forecast in Orlando. It’s been pretty warm in Central Florida, but things can change in the blink of an eye! Luckily, we’re back this week to take a look at next week’s weather forecast in Disney World! Weather Forecast It feels like February FLEW by — we can’t believe it’s almost March. Last week, the temperature reached a whopping 91°, with lows in the 60s (which isn’t very low at all!!). This week, it looks like more warm water is in store! Cinderella Castle If the forecast is anything like it was last week in Disney World, we should be in for a GREAT week of weather. According to The Weather Channel, you can expect your days to be nice for the first week of March, with lows hovering around the 60s again next week. February 28th Monday, February 28th looks sunny and warm! The temperature will be close to 80° during the day, and it will go down to around 60° in the evening. That’s a pretty good way to start off the week! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd We noticed that it looks like it might be a little windy throughout the day, so you might want to pack a lightweight jacket (maybe a zip-up hoodie?) just in case you get a little cold — especially indoors. March 1st On Tuesday, March 1st, the weather should be nice and warm! Based on the forecast, there’s a very low chance of precipitation, although it might be cloudy throughout the day! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd As the week progresses, the chance of rain stays pretty low. You should still make sure to pack a poncho, umbrella, or rain jacket — in Central Florida, rain is almost always a possibility. March 2nd On Wednesday, March 2nd, the temperature looks almost identical to the day before! The high for the day is almost 81° and the low is 62°, which should make for a lovely and comfortable day in Disney World. We could get used to this kind of weather! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd We also suggest that you take note of the humidity! On Wednesday, the humidity climbs from 58% to 79% throughout the day. The humidity can really make the air feel warmer (not to mention what it may do to your hair!!). March 3rd On Thursday, March 3rd, the temperature reaches 79°, with a 30%chance of rain. The low is 60°, with 60-70% (ish) humidity throughout the day. Look out for that wind; it’s predicted to come in at 10 to 15 mph, so pack a rain jacket. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd On a rainy day, we suggest planning for lots of indoor activities. Take the time to sit down and eat in a nice restaurant, watch some indoor shows, or check out the gift shops! March 4th For Friday, March 4th, we’re expected to see the temperature reach 82°. Last week the weather was even warmer, but this week is still very comfortable! Some may argue that weather in the low 80s is the best kind of weather — and we tend to agree. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd There’s a 17% chance of rain during the day, and there’s more partly cloudy weather predicted for Friday. March 5th By now, you probably know what to expect for the week. On Saturday, March 5th, there will be a high of 83° and a low of 62°. It might be a little windy again on Saturday, so keep that in mind when deciding what to wear. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd Speaking of outfits, make sure to bring a few different pairs of shoes! With the nice weather we’re seeing, you might be tempted to wear sandals, but make sure your sandals are appropriate for walking long distances and standing. March 6th Finally, Sunday, March 6th ends the week with a high of 84° and a low of 62° at night. The forecast calls for sunny conditions, so pack some sunglasses! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd This week’s forecast looks very nice — fingers crossed it stays like this! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week courtesy of The Weather Channel. The temperature will range between 79-84° during the day, then drop to the low 60s at night. Keep in mind that the weather predictions can change, but for now, this overview should give you an idea of what to expect. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 23rd We checked a few other websites, like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando | Screenshot as of February 23rd …and WESH 2 News. It looks like everyone is reporting fairly similar forecasts. ©WESH 2 NEWS | Screenshot as of February 23rd Remember that Florida weather can change very quickly! Keep your eyes on the forecast so you know what to expect each day. And if it rains, don’t lose all hope; the rain can blow through pretty quickly. How Should You Plan? Now, let’s look at a few ways you prepare for the week ahead! Pack a park bag! Even if you travel light, having a small backpack or fanny pack can come in VERY handy in the parks! Toss a light jacket in your bag and maybe some trading pins; you’ll thank yourself later. A small backpack can make a BIG difference! Don’t forget a portable charger for your phone! Trust us, you’ll need it. Click here to see the twelve essentials you NEED in your Disney World park bag! Bring water! Disney’s bottled water is ridiculously overpriced. Unless you don’t mind popping in and out of quick-service locations all day for free cups of water, we recommend bringing a case of bottled water. It’s cheaper, easier, and faster. $5.50? In this economy? No way! You can purchase a case of water from a local grocery store and have it delivered to your hotel, too! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? That covers this week’s update on next week’s weather! If you’ve got a vacation coming up, we hope you have tons of fun in the sun at Disney World in March! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney tips! You Should Probably AVOID Magic Kingdom on One Day This May 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! 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The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival will kick off on March 2nd and we’ve got just the tool to help you hit all of your must-dos! Hello There Buzz! There’s A TON to look forward to at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. From the Garden Rocks Concerts, to Festival Special Events, to exclusive merchandise, we hardly know where to begin! Okay, that’s not exactly true, if you know us then you know we’re obviously making a beeline for those FOOD BOOTHS! If you’re currently strategizing which food booths you’ve gotta hit, we’re here to help! That’s why we created the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Map below that you can print or save to your phone! Be sure to click the image to enlarge for easier reading and printing. 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths Map – Disney Food Blog Edition – CLICK TO ENLARGE OR PRINT Now you can start planning your epic adventure around EPCOT to try all the delicious food that will be available! Of course, we’ll be bringing you full reviews from ALL the booths on the first day of the festival, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! 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? Preorder 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! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which Flower and Garden food booth is at the top of your list this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The DFB Exclusive 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival MAP Is Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flower displays and character topiaries may be slowly taking over EPCOT, but we’re also preparing for another food festival over in Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival is set to kick off next week and we’re counting down the days to when we can try all the new (and returning) eats and drinks at over a dozen different Festival Marketplaces (also known as food booths). And, preparations are already underway in the park as many of the food booths are already popping up! While we were strolling around Disney California Adventure, we noticed that the FIRST food booths have officially appeared with big “Coming Soon” signs. First, we found the Uncork California Booth, which as its name suggests, is all about California wines and their cheese and dessert pairings. 2022 Uncork California Booth Then we spotted the Berry Patch booth, which will feature some delicious snacks with berries as ingredients along with a few berry-themed drinks. 2022 Berry Patch Booth The Garlic Kissed booth was also all set up. And, as you might guess, all the snacks here will feature garlic. YUM. 2022 Garlic Kissed Booth Some like it hot (as in spicy), and for those who do, there’s the Peppers Cali-Ente food booth. You’ll be able to grab a Chile Relleno Empanada here, along with a Spicy Yellow Chili. Even the drink offered here will serve up a kick. 2022 Caliente Booth We also spotted the Nuts About Cheese booth, which will feature Peanut Butter & Jelly Mac (say whaaaa!?), along with an upgraded twist on crackers and cheese and a Snickers dessert. 2022 Nuts About Cheese Booth At I Heart Artichokes, you better ACTUALLY love artichokes because this is where you’ll get a tasty Artichoke Dip, as well as Artichoke Toast. Don’t worry, though, there IS a non-artichoke drink here — the Passion Fruit Rum Cocktail. 2022 I Heart Artichokes Booth At the Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo booth, you can choose between a chicken dish or a beef dish along with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages… 2022 Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo Booth …and the California Craft Brews booth will feature an IPA Sausage Dog (!!) among other beers and ales. 2022 California Craft Brews Booth The last booth we spotted on our jaunt around the park was Avocado Time which is all about…believe it or not…avocado! We’ll for sure be trying the Guacamole here, but there will also be other dishes made with avocado including an Impossible burger! 2022 Avocado Time Booth The festival begins on March 4th and runs all the way through April 26th, so be sure to make a beeline to Disney California Adventure for some prime eating and drinking. We’ll be there on day one taste testing everything, so be sure to check back for our FULL reviews! Here are the FULL Menus For EVERY Food Booth at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be attending the food and wine festival in Disneyland this year? Let us know which booth you’re most excited about in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Food & Wine Festival Food Booths Have Already Arrived in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thought all of the hype surrounding the Figment Popcorn Bucket was over? Well, the hottest item from this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts just got even cooler! Figment Popcorn Bucket When the Festival of the Arts kicked off earlier this year, all eyes were on the Figment Popcorn Bucket. This small but mighty souvenir drew a line that topped six hours(!!) on the first day of the festival. The popcorn bucket saga got truly wild, with buckets reselling for HUNDREDS of dollars online. There was even a drawing of the must-have item that got a ton of hype! And if allllll of that Figment Popcorn Bucket fanfare wasn’t enough, we just discovered a hidden secret about the ultra-popular purple dragon that has us obsessing over him again! Figment Popcorn Bucket As fans of old-school EPCOT may know, Dreamfinder is a character that was featured in the original version of Journey Into Imagination, which ran from 1982 to 1998. One of the characteristics for which Dreamfinder was known was his impressive mustache and all-around glorious facial hair. We still miss you, Dreamfinder! ©D23 When the attraction was reimagined, Dreamfinder was removed, much to the disappointment of many Disney guests. Dreamfinder ©Disney But even though he’s gone from the attraction, it turns out there’s a hidden Dreamfinder reference that’s right under our noses! Or, Figment’s nose, to be more exact. ©Disney | Let’s be honest, the original was the best! Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently pointed out that the Figment Popcorn Bucket has a hidden nod to Dreamfinder…if you know how to look for it! Figment says ‘hello!’ To spot the Dreamfinder Easter Egg, take the popcorn bucket into a dark room and shine a flashlight underneath the base. And voilà, suddenly Figment will appear with Dreamfinder’s mustache! Figment Repping Dreamfinder’s Mustache! Just look at that fabulously styled facial hair! Dreamfinder, Is That You?? So what do you think, does this EPCOT Easter Egg make that six-hour wait for the Figment Popcorn Bucket all worth it?? We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any more developments to the epic saga, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! 9 Times Disney Was Like: “Nailed It!” and Everybody Was All “LOL. Nah.” 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. Did you manage to snag a coveted Figment Popcorn Bucket?? Let us know in the comments! The post The Figment Popcorn Bucket Has a Hidden SECRET From Disney History! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article