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If you’re a Disney food aficionado then you’re probably very familiar with the famous DOLE Whip. But TRUE Disney experts also know to look for another delicious frozen treat when in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom — the Citrus Swirl. A favorite even among Disney characters! This much beloved treat features a mixture of Vanilla Soft Serve and Frozen Orange Juice Slushy. It’s tart, it’s sweet, it’s refreshing — and it’s themed to Orange Bird — what more could you want?! Well, if this snack was a staple item in your Disney World diet, you were likely VERY disappointed when it disappeared back in 2021. Recently, we were able to get a Citrus Swirl update, but it wasn’t exactly the news we wanted… . First, a quick recap. The Citrus Swirl has changed over the years. There have been some different formulas used over the years, but the OG formula (and the one that also came back to the park in 2012) is basically like frozen orange juice swirled with vanilla soft serve. Back in 2018, we saw it changed for an “Orange Swirl” that wasn’t quite the same. Things changed back to the way they were meant to be a few days later in 2018. Back in July of 2020, we grabbed a Citrus Swirl — LOOK at that beauty! And we had it again in March of 2021 and May of 2021 (at which point we got in a very unique and fun way!). Citrus Swirl And then, the unspeakable happened. Around July of 2021, we noticed that the Citrus Swirl had gone MISSING. It disappeared from Mobile Order and, at that time, we were told that the machines used for this delectable treat were down. The natural expectation was that the treat would return once the machines were back up and running. But then things got worse. Citrus Swirl with Berry Blast We checked again a few days later and noticed that the Citrus Swirl still wasn’t available on Mobile Order. The Cast Member we spoke with said “the product they use is on back order, and it’s still not available.” At the time, the Cast Member told us that they though the Citrus Swirl would be coming back soon. That’s good news right?! Well, as you can tell, it’s been some time since July of 2021. This post is actually being written in February of 2022. And still, the Citrus Swirl has not returned to Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom. That’s right folks, we’ve been without our beloved Citrus Swirl for months now. Someone sound the alarms. This is a Citrus Swirl EMERGENCY. Citrus Swirl Float So recently we made our way over to Sunshine Tree Terrace to see if we could get an update. And we got one, but it wasn’t good news. When we spoke to Cast Member at Sunshine Tree Terrace, they said that Disney has “discontinued” the Citrus Swirl. Not paused, not suspended, not temporarily put away — DISCONTINUED. We asked if they would be getting it back at some point and the Cast Member said not to their knowledge. Y’all. What is happening?! Citrus Swirl in Orange Cone As the Cast Member indicated, there isn’t anywhere else on Disney property where you can really get the Citrus Swirl right now (Sunshine Tree Terrace was truly its home). The Cast Member just continued to repeat the word “discontinued” when speaking with us, which wasn’t great. BUT you do have to take this with a grain of salt. Our interaction was with just one Cast Member (and therefore just based on that one Cast Member’s knowledge) and things at Disney change constantly. You never know if or when the Citrus Swirl might just pop up (at least, we hope it does!). Sunshine Tree Terrace We’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for updates. In the meantime, you can still grab the DOLE Whip Orange soft-serve at Sunshine Tree Terrace , which is something we’ve seen offered here for quite some time. This is the version that sort-of replaced the Citrus Swirl for a tiny bit back in 2018. This version is much more sweet (since it is a soft-serve) and doesn’t have that same deliciously tart flavor that the Citrus Swirl had. ©Disney You can also get specialty floats here like the I Lava You Float (which we do love) or other unique items. ©Disney Still, it’s not the same as getting a Citrus Swirl. For OG Citrus Swirl fans, this is a serious blow. Like we mentioned, we’ll keep an eye out for updates and cross our fingers and toes that we hear some good news about this beloved treat soon. Click here to see the 10 DOLE Whip flavor combos you need to try in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the Citrus Swirl? 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There are all kinds of souvenirs at Disney World, from things you’ll use every day at home to items you’ll forget about for years until you finally clean out your closets (not speaking from personal experience or anything). So many things! T-shirts, stuffed animals, purses, balloons, bubble wands…the list goes on and on. And now, a popular souvenir is BACK in Disney World! Souvenir cups for Goofy’s Glaciers are BACK in Disney World! They’re back! We found them over at Big Top Treats in Magic Kingdom today. You can get it with a glacier inside for $10.99! Take your cup home with ya There are only 3 flavors to choose from right now, but you can mix them and layer them if you want! The options are Fruit Punch, Lemonade, and Powerade Mountain Berry Blast. Which flavors are you mixing?! We also saw these over at Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Animal Kingdom. Over here, you can add alcohol to your glacier, but you can’t get an alcoholic glacier in the souvenir cup. Disney won’t put alcohol in a cup with characters on it — so, you’ll have to be okay with a plain ol’ cup. You can see the alcoholic options on the sign You can also get these over at Candy Cauldron in Disney Springs. Here, you can add alcohol to your glaciers as well, but you still can’t get it in the souvenir cup. They’re back over here, too! So, happy slushy drinking! This is a fun souvenir that you can take home with you and use again and again to add a little Disney to your day. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to see the latest Disney news! And, check out our ranking of EVERY restaurant in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which flavor would you get in one of these souvenir cups? Let us know in the comments! The post Level Up Your Slushy Game Again — this Souvenir is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lately, there have been CROWDS everywhere we go in Disney World — even Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Thanks to the President’s Day holiday, TONS of people were in the parks and resorts, which created some extra-long lines. Jambo! Despite the crowds, we braved Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out what was new. Let’s take a look! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile The colorful Encanto Minnie ears are restocked! If you missed them back in November, now’s your chance to grab a pair and sing ” we don’t talk about Bruno .” Will it ever get old? No, no, no, no! The ‘Encanto’ ears are back in stock! We’d like to formally request a pair of floral Isabela ears and cute yellow Dolores ears as well. Sorry, Bruno, but we already have a pair of rat-inspired Minnie ears. Click here to see the Encanto Minnie ears up close! These beautiful sequined green Minnie ears debuted in Animal Kingdom, and we’re LOVING them! Does anyone else have a HUGE collection of sequin Minnie ears? A person can never have too many sequin Minnie ears. You can pick these up for $29.99. Click here to check out those bright new ears! Riverside Depot Some people hate fake plants, but for those of us that can’t keep a plant alive, fake plants are much easier. This new (fake) succulent plant is $24.99. It could pass as real, right? Good luck killing this plant! There’s also this new little cutie, which says, “be happy” on the ceramic vase. With that plant on our desk, we’ll never be sad again! We’re loving this new home collection! We found two limited-release MagicBands back in stock at Riverside Depot. There’s a mystical Dr. Strange MagicBand… There’s still time to grab these! …and a cute Valentine’s Day MagicBand! It’s SUPER pink! You can grab the Valentine’s Day MagicBand for $34.99. But hurry! There are only 1,460 of those cute pink MagicBands in existence, and it’s out of stock online! Animal Kingdom Additional Updates Expedition Everest Expedition Everest isn’t the only thing that was closed during our visit to Animal Kingdom! The Expedition Everest viewing area was closed due to a small snake in the area. What’s up with the cones? Maybe he just wanted to join the other animals chillin’ in Disney World! If you look closely, you can see his little head peeking up above the rocks. Do you see his little head? Snakes! Why did it have to be snakes! Rafiki’s Planet Watch The Out of the Wild store at Rafiki’s Planet Watch is gone, and a small seating area with vending machines was set up instead. It’s…open! You can also buy a souvenir I.D. tag or a pressed penny! Just make sure you have the correct change if you want to make a pressed penny. Do you collect pressed pennies? That’s it for this week! There wasn’t much going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, other than the HUGE crowds of people at almost every turn. Be sure to stay tuned as we share all the latest Disney news and park updates! Disney World Just CHANGED Its Genie+ Rules for 1-Day Tickets Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Wild Snake Encounter, SHINY Minnie Ears, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know a thing or two about Disney merchandise. And we especially love being able to talk about all things Disney toys! Toys for days! From plushes to action figures to your favorite Disney Princess doll — there are SO MANY different Disney toys out there. We love bringing you news about the latest toy releases from Disney — and today, we’re doing just that! Check out several brand-new toys that Disney is going to release this year. We got a first look at these toys thanks to Good Morning America. First up is the Jetpack Liftoff Buzz Lightyear. It features retractable wings and can talk, too! What better way to celebrate the new Lightyear movie coming out soon than with your very own action figure? ©Disney For Star Wars fans, you’ll soon have TWO new lightsabers to choose from thanks to the upcoming Kenobi series on Disney+. Pick between the Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber and the Darth Vader lightsaber (which is actually available now!). You can also choose to mix and match because these bad boys are customizable. ©Disney Celebrate being loud and proud with the Penny Proud Doll from the new Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. This doll can be moved into different poses and of course, she comes with her own cell phone. The Penny Proud Doll will be available to shop beginning the last week of February this year. ©Disney But that’s not all! You can check out the LEGO Marvel Thor Goat Boat as well! Not only does this LEGO set come with all the parts you need to build a Viking ship, but it also comes with FIVE mini figurines — including Thor! ©Disney That boat really does look like the G.O.A.T. if you ask us! Check out this Instagram post from Good Morning America to see even more! We can’t wait to get our hands on some of these new Disney toys. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest news on all things Disney! Click Here to Check Out Disney’s Newest Designer Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these toys are you ready to buy? Let us know in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK: See the NEW Disney Toys That Are Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has a legacy of support and admiration for military and veteran families. One of the ways we salute those who serve in uniform is our ongoing teamwork with Blue Star Families – a nonprofit for and by military families – to provide support to their Blue Star Books program that encourages reading among military children.View the full article

We’ve been talking a lot about space travel recently since Disney World is opening their new Star Wars hotel — the Galactic Starcruiser — in just about a week. This hotel will simulate transporting guests into space within the timeline and story of the Star Wars universe. A Model of the Halcyon in Disney’s Hollywood Studios But what if simulations aren’t enough for you? Maybe you want the REAL experience of blasting off from Earth and visiting space. Turns out, now you can do that. Virgin Galactic (owned by the same parent company that manages Virgin Airlines) is a company that is dedicated to taking tourists into space. With their program, you don’t even need to be an astronaut in order to take off into space. Virgin Galactic Spaceship ©Virgin Galactic Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde (who is now retired from Disney Imagineering) is an “experience architect” for Virgin Galactic and has been working on this project alongside other experts. Virgin Galactic logo ©Virgin Galactic Tickets are now available for the general public to purchase their reservation for this experience. If you do buy a spot, you will also receive several days of training, including “spaceflight preparedness activities.” ©Virgin Galactic The cost also includes membership to the Future Astronaut community, which is “designed and curated to bring inspiration, excitement, and adventure from the time of ticket purchase to spaceflight and beyond” (Virgin Galactic). ©Virgin Galactic The spaceflight takes off from Spaceport America, which is a station located in New Mexico. The trip itself is a 90-minute journey beginning with an air launch and “Mach-3 boost to space.” Onboard, you’ll experience weightlessness and views of Earth from the 17 windows in the ship. ©Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic commented on their new brand, which was created to market the experience to the public. The President and Chief Business Officer of Commercial and Consumer Operations said, “A global, commercial spaceline demands an iconic and timeless brand. It is important that our brand represents our dynamic customer offering, and speaks to our unique experience, style, and service.” ©Virgin Galactic The CEO of Virgin Galactic, Michael Colglazier, also spoke to the company’s goals and future plans: “At Virgin Galactic, we believe that space is transformational.” Colglazier stated that the first 1,000 customers will begin their experience later on in 2022. Following the first spaceflight, they intend to continue regular operations with more customers. ©Virgin Galactic Are you ready to hear what a trip to actual space will cost you? One ticket for this experience costs $450,000. A $150,000 deposit is required at the time of reservation, and the final payment is due before your flight. The website also mentioned that there is an application process before reservations can be made, so it’s possible that guests will need to meet some qualifications before they can book their trip. ©Virgin Galactic We’re always interested in the latest big news when it comes to travel, and that’s even more true when a Disney legend like Joe Rohde is involved. Stay tuned with DFB for more updates! Click here to check out a space-themed restaurant in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about space tourism? Would you book your spot on this trip? Let us know in the comments. The post You Can Now Buy Tickets to SPACE (And No, We Don’t Mean Disney’s Star Wars Hotel) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you know what’s hotter than Orlando in the summertime? That’s right, limited edition Disney merchandise! People go NUTS for limited edition merch! Whenever Disney drops new limited edition or limited release collections, it seems that people FLOCK to the theme parks. And when those same items arrive online, we often find ourselves in online wait rooms on shopDisney because fans get so excited to purchase the next big souvenir. And we have a feeling that it will happen again with a new release coming soon! If you’ve been looking forward to the February release of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise series, then you’re in luck — it’s coming very soon! Today, shopDisney UK shared a preview of the items on Instagram, and we’re already making our wish list. The February theme is Pirates of the Caribbean, and each of the items features a nod to the attraction. We’ve got a collectible key, a pin, a plush Mickey Mouse, a mini Loungefly backpack, and a pair of ears — all decked out in black and gold. The post notes that the items will be available on February 25th, but it’s not clear if that date is just for the UK release or for the United States as well. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for these items coming soon, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! We’ve got you covered with all the Disney merchandise news. Click Here to See the Themes for the Rest of This Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK at Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Mickey Mouse Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The day we warned you about is here: it’s President’s Day! You might be wondering, “What’s the big deal about President’s Day?” Well, in Disney World, those extra few days off invite TONS of guests to visit the parks, which means there are long lines, high wait times, and large crowds pretty much everywhere! Happy President’s Day! We’ve been documenting the crowd level all weekend, but now that the official holiday is here, let’s see how busy Disney World looks on President’s Day! On February 21st (President’s Day), all four Disney parks reached capacity, meaning that all park pass reservations were filled. Heading to the Magic Kingdom that morning proved that it was going to be a busy day. Fingers crossed this crowd disperses when we get to the park! Once we made it into the Magic Kingdom, we were greeted with more crowds! Main Street, U.S.A. is a common choke point, though, so this area isn’t always the best indicator of crowds (it fills up with people almost every day!). It’s a busy, busy day! You can figure out how busy the parks are by checking the wait times on the My Disney Experience app. Lately, the wait times have been consistently high every day of the week — even during the so-called “slow season.” Blue Mickey balloon is a paid actor. Some attractions, like Space Mountain here, had the same (LONG) lines as usual. At around 11AM, the wait time was already up to 75 minutes. With no shade?! Come on, Disney! Other attractions felt the hurt of the holiday weekend, too, like the Tomorrowland Speedway; the wait time was 45 minutes at 11:30AM. Yikes! Would you wait that long? Even smaller pathways filled up with people — it was hard to find a place WITHOUT guests! Even the walkways are pretty packed! Another good indicator of a truly busy day? This line right here. When the standby line for Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid extends this far, you know the park is packed! OMG! Let’s check in on EPCOT while we’re at it! The area over by The Seas with Nemo and Friends was a little hectic. We got out of there quickly. You know it’s a busy day when The Seas is crowded! The Land pavilion is nice and large; surely Living with the Land, which is known for its low wait times, won’t be crowded, right? WRONG! Umm…really?! EPCOT officially opened at 9AM, and by 10AM the wait time for Test Track was already 80 minutes. Yeah, that makes sense So, yeah, now you can see why we warn people about crowds on holiday weekends in Disney World. It’s wild out there. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! How to Navigate Disney World During a SOLD OUT Holiday Weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited the parks during a holiday weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post There's One Word Burned in Our Eyes in Disney World Right Now: CROWDS! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Staying at a Disney World Resort hotel will ensure that you’re fully immersed in the Disney “magic” throughout the entirety of your stay. But, just like the parks, they’re NOT always perfect. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Like other unforeseen problems in Disney World, from gift card snafus to Park Pass hangups, the hotels have their OWN set of issues, including some that no one seems to talk about! The good news is that if you’re gonna run into a problem, Disney World is probably the best place for that to happen. But the bad news is problems in Disney World can be inevitable — even in the cozy confines of your hotel. So, allow us to shed some light on some particularly frustrating hotel problems that NO ONE is talking about! The Awkwardness of Driving Into a Resort If You’re Not a Guest There When it comes to security, Disney World is basically a whimsical Fort Knox. Seriously, sometimes we think we’d have an easier time walking into the Pentagon than we would a Disney World hotel! And, since the parks and resorts reopened after temporarily closing at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s only gotten harder to visit the hotels if you’re not staying there. Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Currently, Disney’s website states that guests visiting the resorts must either have a confirmed room reservation or a confirmed dining reservation — sounds simple, right? For guests with reservations who are staying on property, it’s no problem at all! But have you tried driving into a resort for dinner at say Narcoossee’s in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or a casual meal at the Steakhouse 71 Lounge in Disney’s Contemporary Resort WITHOUT being a guest there? It’s…weird. You’ll be asked to provide the name under your reservation (and usually a valid ID) and Disney’s security team will check their system for your reservation. Steakhouse 71 On the one hand, it’s good that security is tight, but it’s strange to feel a little interrogated at the check-in gate when all we want to do is eat ‘Ohana Noodles without feeling the need to spend a few extra hundred dollars on a room. Can You Still Resort Hop in Disney World? Yes, But You Need To Know This First. Bus Transportation. ‘Nuff Said. Listen, we’re grateful that Disney World transportation is abundant and free! But you know what ELSE can be abundant during your trip? Transportation headaches. Bus Transportation If you’ve ever relied on Disney World transportation, you’re probably familiar with the crowds and long lines that you can find at bus stops whether you’re traveling to the parks or back to the hotel. And, it doesn’t seem to matter whether you’re staying at a hotel with only a few bus stops (some even only offer ONE for ALL the busses) or one with multiple stops…you’re likely going to find yourself waiting with a crowd of other guests staring at the digital wait times board. You never know how long your wait for the bus will be Oh, and did we mention that you could be waiting on a bus for 20 minutes (or more in some cases)? Waiting for the bus at Pop Century No matter which way you look at it, hotel transportation isn’t a picnic! Learn More About The BIG Problem With Disney World’s Moderate Resorts HERE! The Struggle For Pet-Owners Did you know that there are actually dog-friendly hotels in Disney World? That’s right, you can bring Fido with you to the “most magical place on earth” if you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and the Campsites or Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. But, it’s not without its own set of struggles. Pluto isn’t the only pup that gets to visit Disney World! When staying at a pet-friendly hotel with your pet, this doesn’t stop room service from needing to perform their routine room checks and upkeep. But, it’s a little different from the housekeeping service that you’re likely used to at Disney World. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Housekeeping doesn’t want to disturb your pet when conducting these routine checks, so the somewhat awkward solution is having to negotiate a time when you’ll be in your room and able to comfort your pet while room service does their magic. NOT an easy feat for most people who like to spend a bulk of their day in the parks! Plus there are quite a few other rules and recommendations that Disney has for guests who choose to bring their pet along that could throw a wrench into your traditional park plans. Click HERE to Learn Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Your Pets to Disney World! You’re Paying for Location, Not Luxury Even for the larger-than-life Deluxe Resorts, many hotel rooms at Disney World can feel small and cramped. And, this would all be fine, if it weren’t for the fact that you’re paying a LOT for these spaces! Contemporary Guest Room For example, the rooms at the VERY EXPENSIVE Grand Floridian Resort & Spa aren’t much more luxurious than a moderately appointed (and MUCH less expensive) chain hotel off-property, like a Hilton or a Hyatt. Grand Floridian Hotel Room Of course, Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts certainly have their luxuries, but at the end of the day, you’re MOSTLY paying for location over luxury when it comes to where you lay your head to rest at night. And, that can be pretty pesky if you’re expecting the latter for those prices. Of course, there are quite a few more amenities at these hotels, like multiple Table Service restaurants, spas, and more, but you’re really only getting a big bang for your buck if you spend time enjoying the hotel rather than holed up in your room or at the parks all day. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge On the opposite end of the Disney World spectrum, the “value” in Value Resorts can be pretty subjective. If your idea of value is perks and amenities, you’ll likely find yourself disappointed. Pop Century For example, at hotels like Disney’s Art of Animation Resort or Disney’s Pop Century Resort, you won’t find ANY Table Service restaurants, nor any upscale add-ons like spa services. Instead, these resorts are pretty bare-bones with a Quick Service food court, a small merchandise shop, and pools. The Art of Animation food court isn’t exactly California Grill So, while it might be a value in terms of money (though even that is debatable), you’re really paying for a place to sleep at night and not much more. Check Out Everything Included With Your 2022 Disney World Resort Stay HERE! And The Crowds… Speaking of Value Resorts, we didn’t even MENTION one of the biggest grievances Disney fans have with these “cheap” hotels. The one BIG problem with these money-saving properties, you ask? The fact that they can be more crowded than rope drop on Main Street, U.S.A.! Disney’s Pop Century Resort These hotels accommodate a LOT more guests than places like the Grand Floridian or Disney’s Beach Club Resort or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge which means that they tend to be more packed with people. In fact, these tend to be the go-to hotels for youth conventions, high school bands, and other large groups which can make for even more noise and general hustle-bustle. All-Star Music Resort Entrance So, if you book yourself a stay at these resorts looking to kick back and relax in a more subdued setting on your Disney World vacay, this could be a BIT of a problem! Learn More About the BIG Problems With Disney World’s Value Resorts HERE! Some Hotels Book Up WAY in Advance You might be familiar with the struggle to secure a Park Pass Reservation during particularly busy times of the year, but nowadays it can be hard to find a reservation for the hotel you want too! In fact, we’ve seen some hotels book up MONTHS in advance. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Though Disney hasn’t confirmed whether capacity limits are still in place at the hotels and almost all have reopened, it’s become almost impossible to secure yourself a stay at certain resorts without some serious planning ahead. It could simply be a matter of not having enough beds for all the heads if capacity limits are still in place or Disney World could really be that hot of a vacation spot now that travel has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels. It can be hard to get a reservation at ANY hotel right now Especially for those who prefer to hold out or wait a little bit, this can add quite a hectic little plot twist to your vacation-planning experience! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa At the end of the day, all Disney World hotels are immersive and memorable, but that’s not to suggest they aren’t without their problems, as you can see here! Hopefully, though, with some extra planning and insight, you can work around this to ensure your Disney vacation is as dreamy as you’ve always dreamed! And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World tips, tricks, and updates! The Big Pandemic Problem That Will Impact Disney World For Another Whole Year Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the biggest problem YOU’VE encountered at a Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One Is Talking About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney makes items you can use almost all around your home, from kitchenware to bath items to cozy decor. Need some new containers for your kitchen? We love to start our mornings out with a little Disney, and what better way to do that then with a Disney mug?! We haven’t seen a lot of new mugs recently, but that all changed today! We just found a TON of new mugs in Disney World, so let’s check ’em out! First, we found this Dumbo mug! Those big ears get us every time! This mug is celebrating the 80th (!!) anniversary of the movie Dumbo. Dumbo is OLD We found it at Creations in EPCOT and in World of Disney over at Disney Springs. Get it for $19.99! More characters! Next, we found this new Star Wars mug! This one is over at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $19.99. Fancy The coolest thing about it though? This mug CHANGES when you fill it with a hot liquid! It should reveal something by Princess Leia. We wonder what’s revealed?! Also at World of Disney is this new Beast mug! This one also comes with a spoon and he looks a bit worried, right?! Maybe try to calm him down with some hot tea. Get Beast for $19.99. He looks so concerned Looking for a few more thingamabobs to add to your shelves? Check out this new Ariel mug! Life is the bubbles The other side has her looking through a bubble! Get this mug for $19.99. If you need a bit more sweetness in your life, get this Eeyore honey pot mug! He’s over at World of Disney, too, and comes with a rainbow spoon for $19.99. Look how happy he is! Next up, we have this awesome new Hercules mug that looks like a Grecian column! Okay, this is amazing How cool, right?! This one also has Hercules’ profile on the other side and can be found at World of Disney for $22.99. Hercules? Honey, you mean HUNKules! We also found this new Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) mug in World of Disney telling you to just keep sippin’ for $19.99. The Grogu merch will never end Finally, we have this “Today is a good day for a good day” Mickey Mouse mug! This is a positive way to kick off your mornings — get it for $14.99 over at World of Disney and in The Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Positive mindsets for the win Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to check out some new Mickey mugs in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which mug is your favorite?! Let us know in the comments! The post Hercules, Ariel, Dumbo, and MORE -- 8 NEW Mugs Just Dropped in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the LAST day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, but do not despair! The Flower & Garden Festival is coming soon! The International Flower & Garden Festival is up next in just a few days, and we are HYPED. We’re going to eat all the delicious food, check out all the beautiful topiaries, and enjoy all the unique activities that the festival has to offer. And you know what’s near the top of our list? That’s right, the Garden Graze! If you aren’t familiar, the Garden Graze is sort of like a food scavenger hunt during the festival. You’ll get a list of 5 different food items in your festival booklet and as you order each one, a Cast Member will stamp your booklet. Once you’ve tried all 5, you can take it to the Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen to get a special prize! Last year’s graze had some great items. Disney released the menu items that will be available for the Garden Graze, and our mouths are watering just reading the list. Here’s what you can try: Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread — located at Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta — located at EPCOT Sunshine Griddle Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis — located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce — located at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked in Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Coconut Milk with Toasted Coconut — located at La Isla Fresca Potato Pancakes with Applesauce Some of these things we’ve seen in the past (and have even made the Garden Graze before!) but we’ll be thrilled to check off the full list nonetheless. We can’t wait to get the full menus and start planning all of the treats that we’re going to eat on opening day. This year’s festival runs from March 2nd-July 4th, 2022. Mango Lime Dole Whip was part of last year’s prize! Stay tuned to DFB for all the festival news and updates as we draw closer to the opening day! We’ve got you covered with all the Disney food news! Click Here to Check Out the Full List of Food Booths for Flower & Garden! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 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 for a $2 off the cover price! Are you planning a visit to this year’s festival? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Eat These 5 Items at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, You Can Win a PRIZE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back to serve a public service announcement: you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy Disney’s plant-based snacks! Speaking of food, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has TONS of amazing dining options that are adventurous and exciting (obligatory shout-out to the beloved Nyala Brownie). Animal Kingdom Lodge Today, we’re trekking back to the Animal Kingdom Lodge to try a plant-based sandwich! Disney has been on a roll with its plant-based options lately, so our expectations were high. Will the new snack live up to our hopes? Let’s find out! The Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a plant-based entree served at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It comes with tabbouleh and cucumber-tomato salad as additional sides! This is a great little lunch! How does chickpea salad taste compare to egg salad? We thought the taste was VERY similar — we actually liked it better than a traditional egg salad! The chickpea salad was served on amazing seed bread and came with a slice of crunchy lettuce. The tabbouleh (which is the salad in the smaller cup) was bright and flavorful, and the cucumber-tomato salad was refreshing, but could have used a little more dressing in our opinion. This was a big winner for us! This sandwich is perfect for vegans who might miss egg salad sandwiches (this was a GREAT dupe!), but even non-vegans might like this snack! Disney sells a lot of heavy, filling meals, but this was light and energizing! If you’re a little unsure about the tabbouleh, think of it like an herby salad — it’s packed with parsley so it’s nice and flavorful. A great take on a classic sandwich! You can buy this Chickpea Salad Sandwich at The Mara for $9.99. For two salads and a sandwich, we thought this was a pretty good value! Next time you find yourself at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, give this sandwich a try. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and food reviews! Click here to learn more about vegan dining in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this sandwich? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Did We Just Find a DUPE for a Classic Lunch in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one accessory that you can bet on a ton of people at Disney World having, it’s a MagicBand! MagicBands MagicBands are your literal key to the kingdom, acting as your ticket, and if you’re staying on property, working as your room key, credit card, and more. Disney announced last year that they would be introducing a new version of the MagicBands sometime in 2022, but it has not yet been revealed exactly when that is happening! So, while we wait for those to be released, Disney has been dropping new designs of the current bands, and 2 new ones just arrived in the parks! We were browsing The Emporium in Magic Kingdom today when we found these 2 new MagicBands! Bright colors for spring! They’re themed to Winnie the Pooh and Finding Nemo, and one of them even has a hidden Mickey! Can you spot it? Here’s a hint: It’s on the Finding Nemo band! Find it yet? We’ll make is a little bit easier for you. See it now? It’s right there in the pink! What a fun way to wear your own hidden Mickey around the parks! And Nemo is as cute as ever, of course The Winnie the Pooh band is also really fun, with that silly ol’ bear giggling over some spilled honey. Pooh and his hunny The other side of the band says “HONEY” with a pot acting as the “O.” Honey, anyone? You can actually even take a pot of Pooh’s honey home with you now in Disney World, so this MagicBand could be a great matching accessory! Winnie the Pooh band! Both of these bands are $29.99 each. We’ll be on the lookout for them in other places around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see if you can get this exclusive discount on new MagicBands! Check out our video about not letting Disney World disasters wreck your vacation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which character do you want to see get a new MagicBand next? Tell us in the comments! The post Two New MagicBands Just Dropped in Disney World — And One Has a Hidden Mickey! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may not be thinking about concerts and live music when planning your Disney vacation, but it’s a big perk that we often get to experience in the parks! Disney on Broadway concert series at EPCOT Both Downtown Disney and Disney Springs are home to live musical performances on the regular, and EPCOT is known for having full-on concerts during the festival seasons. But there’s one BIG performance coming to a Disney location soon that we think is going to be pretty popular! Calling all Disney Princess fans, we have an event that you NEED to add to your calendar! On February 28th, Pandora Jewelry will be presenting a show called Disney Princess — The Concert in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. ©Disney The show will start at 11AM and run until 1PM at the Downtown Disney LIVE stage, and those who attend can get a signed limited edition poster keepsake from the cast of the show. But who’s on that list? Well, it’s a star-studded lineup of Susan Egan (played Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), Arielle Jacobs (played Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway), Syndee Winters (played Nala in The Lion King on Broadway), and Anneliese Van der Pol (played Belle on Broadway and starred in That’s So Raven as Chelsea). ©Disney If you would like to meet the performers, the meet and greet line will begin forming at the stage at 9AM. For the meet and greet before the show, face coverings are required and all photos will be socially distanced. It sounds like it’s going to be a great performance with some fan-favorite songs — we can’t wait! And if you can’t make it to the Downtown Disney showing, make sure to check out one of their other tour dates on the website. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates on all the events coming soon. We’ve got you covered with the latest. Click Here to Check Out the Concert Lineup for Garden Rocks at EPCOT! 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 Are you planning on attending this concert? Tell us in the comments! The post A Disney Princess CONCERT is Coming to Downtown Disney Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you the kind of person who LOVES all things creepy and Disney? Purple Poison Apple Stein The poison apple concocted by the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a spooky Disney icon, inspiring merchandise like hats, steins, and even drinks! If you can’t get enough poison apple merchandise, Disney just released a new souvenir you’ll want on your shelf — and it smells REALLY good. Disney is FINALLY getting into the candle game! In Emporium in Magic Kingdom, we found a NEW Poison Apple Candle for $34.99, and it’s perfectly spooky. Poison Apple Candles!! The Poison Apple Candle is in an apple-shaped jar with a removable lid, and it has a spiced apple scent (of course). It has a spiced apple scent! It has that iconic creepy melting white face that we know so well from Snow White, and it would be the perfect addition to your poison apple collection! We love it This may be just the beginning of Disney releasing themed candles, as we’ve also found this Haunted Mansion Candle over in Disneyland, and a less spooky (but SO adorable) Winnie the Pooh Hunny Candle in Disney World. There’s always room for one more candle in OUR house We found the Poison Apple Candle at Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $34.99, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for more appearances around Disney World. Keep reading DFB for more Disney merchandise news! These Disney accessories are much less terrifying in person! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Poison Apple Candle? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Made a SPOOKY Addition to Their New Line of Candles! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tonight’s special, extended finale of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series features Michael James Scott – who is known for singing “You ain’t never had a friend like me” as Genie from "Aladdin" – and stage superstars Ashley Brown ("Mary Poppins"), Kissy Simmons ("The Lion King") and Josh Strickland ("Tarzan"). View the full article

If you are flying to your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll be transiting Orlando International Airport. Here is our guide to navigating the airport as smoothly as possible plus an overview of all that the airport has to offer. Note: there is an airport that calls itself “Orlando” Sanford International Airport. It is not in […] The post Your Guide to Orlando International Airport appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

You can prepare, prepare, prepare for a Disney World vacation – snagging all the reservations you need, mapping out your itinerary, and planning your must eat snacks. Disney’s Hollywood Studios But sometimes certain trip-ups happen that threaten to completely derail out happily ever after. Check out our video below of Don’t Let These Disney World Disasters WRECK Your Vacation! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know if something has ever wrecked your Disney World trip. The post DFB Video: Don't Let These Disney World Disasters WRECK Your Vacation 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. A new Dooney & Bourke collection? Say less! New bags! Dooney & Bourke is constantly releasing Disney handbags with everything from Disney Horses to Goofy doing karaoke on a cruise on them. We recently found out that their newest collection was going to celebrate Disney’s oldest icon, and the collection is finally here! Dooney & Bourke’s newest Disney collection is all about the mouse who started it all, Steamboat Willie! The collection is available online now, so let’s take a look! To start off, there’s the Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag. It’s available for $268. The new tote bag! If you’ve got a lot of belongings and you like to be organized, this bag was MADE for you. Seriously, it’s covered in pockets of different sizes to keep all of your valuables separate. There’s even a pocket made just for your cell phone and an interior key hook — how clever! Click Here to Shop the Tote Bag! If the tote bag is just a little too much for you (whether in size or price), don’t worry — you can grab the smaller, and cheaper, Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag instead! It’s $228 and features the same new Steamboat Willie print. Okay, we definitely love the crossbody! This bag has a lot of the same features as the tote (hello cell phone pocket and interior key hook!) but on top of that, it has an adjustable strap. It’s the perfect size for someone who’s on the go — just sling it over your shoulder and take off on the day’s adventures. Click Here to Buy the Crossbody! And finally, we have to mention the Steamboat Willie Backpack! This bag is $248 and would be juuuust right for a day in the Disney parks. We’re suckers for a fun backpack. Like the crossbody, it also has adjustable straps, and it has a BUNCH of zipper pockets — in the front, in the back, on the inside, on the outside, you name it! Plus, it’s incredibly hard to resist that adorable Mickey Mouse print. Click Here to Shop the Backpack! UPDATE: We spotted these bags in Disney World today as well! So far today, they’re available at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs, Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, and Creations Shop in EPCOT. Ever After Jewelry Company We’ll continue searching the parks and online for the latest merchandise that you’ll want to know about. We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see EVERYTHING that Disney dropped Online this Week! 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 gonna get any of the Dooney & Bourke Steamboat Willie bags? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s Newest Dooney & Bourke Collection is a Love Letter to OG Mickey first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you ever want to bring home some Disney smells with you? Not the bad ones, obviously, but those park smells so many people are obsessed with, like the Pirates water and gunpowder, Rome burning on Spaceship Earth, and all of the fun smells on Soarin’. You know the smell we’re talking about! It seems like a pretty great merchandising opportunity for Disney, but we haven’t really seen them dive too deep into the candle world — until NOW! Ever wanted a pot of Pooh’s honey to take home with you? Well, you’re in luck! There’s now a Winnie the Pooh Hunny Candle available in Disney World! A little bit o’ honey We found this over in Magic Kingdom at The Emporium and, as you probably guessed, it’s honey-scented! We need these for every character, please! This is such a fun way to incorporate a little Disney into your decorating, plus you get that sweet smell of honey in your home! You can get this candle for $34.99. Oh, bother This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Disney make some themed candles — over in Disneyland, there’s a Haunted Mansion Candle that’s just to die for. Bring some Happy Haunts home with ya! We’ve only seen the Hunny candle in Magic Kingdom so far, but we’ll be on the lookout for it in the other parks (and hopefully we might see it online, too!). Say tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see more of the Haunted Mansion Candle over in Disneyland! 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 candle would you like to see Disney make in the future? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World is FINALLY Selling Themed Scented Candles — And We NEED Them first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve planned a Disney World trip recently, you’ve probably found yourself thinking, “wow, this is A LOT more complicated than I remember.” And, you’re not wrong! Cinderella Castle Between deciding what parks you want to visit, where you want to eat, whether you want to rent a car, if you’ll be purchasing Genie+ (the new way to “skip the line” at popular attractions), and more, there’s a whole lot to think about now! And, on top of it all, some issues or complications can arise with all of these things that make planning your trip even more of a hassle. So, instead of throwing in the towel and giving up on your trip, we’re breaking down some of our tips and tricks to making your next Disney World trip easier! 1. Disney World Park Pass Reservations Park Pass Reservations are something you need right now — you can’t escape them! If you want to visit a Disney World theme park you’ll need a valid ticket for every member in your party AND a valid Park Pass reservation for the park you want to visit for every single day of your trip. And, while the process of making your reservation isn’t all that complicated, it can get a bit trickier during particularly busy periods or popular days (like holidays) as Park Passes can fill up. So, if you wait too long to grab yours, you could run the risk that the Passes for all of the parks (or the 1-2 parks you were hoping to visit) will be full by the time you go to make your reservations. Gotta Get Those Park Passes if You Want to Visit the Parks! So, what can you do to make things easy? First, book your Park Passes as EARLY as you can! Once you know your travel dates, go ahead and book those Park Pass reservations for every member of your party for every day of your trip as soon as you are able to — even if you’re just guessing which parks you’ll want to visit when. That way, you can guarantee that you’ll at least get to visit the parks you’ve got reservations for. Click here to see our step-by-step guide to making Park Passes! When you’re finished making your Park Passes, be sure to write them down, take screenshots of them, and/or add the information about which parks you’ll be visiting on each day in your calendars or phones. That’ll help you keep track of your plans. Plus, it’s good to make sure other people have a copy of these plans too in case your phone runs out of battery or has issues of any kind. Spaceship Earth And finally, if you change your mind later about what parks you want to go to — check the availability on the Disney Park Pass calendar before making any changes. You don’t want to end up canceling your reservation and find that all the parks are sold out for the same day so be sure to see if another park has become available that you want to switch your reservation to. You can then cancel your existing reservation and make a new one. Click here to see our page full of Park Pass availability updates Availability does change and sometimes more Park Passes are added for select days so you’ll want to check back often if you’ve got your eye on one specific park. Of course, we’re always keeping an eye out for these updates, so instead of refreshing Disney’s website over and over again, let us do the work and check back with us (or subscribe to our newsletter) for the latest. We do posts each week on park pass reservations and availability so you, our readers, are in the know! Click here to see how to solve the most common Park Pass problems! 2. Increased Costs As the world continues to return to “normal” you may find that things are more expensive than they were a few months (or even years) ago and a lot of it has to do with inflation and overall labor and supply shortages. So, everything from airfare, hotel rates, gas prices, and car rentals to Disney World’s food and merchandise will cost you a bit more. Magic Kingdom Parking And, while Disney World hasn’t raised their ticket prices per se, we have noticed that in 2022 more tickets are generally categorized in higher price levels than they were previously. That means the exact same trip you went on this year could be more expensive next year if some or all of those dates now fall into a higher price category. EPCOT Entrance We’ve also seen price increases made in Disney World when it comes to merchandise (like masks or Wishables) and to A LOT of food as well (including popular snacks like the spring rolls in Magic Kingdom, popcorn, Mickey Bars, and Dole Whip). The BIGGEST Takeaways From the HUNDREDS of Restaurant Price Increases in Disney World In other words, don’t necessarily expect every aspect of your next Disney trip to cost exactly the same as it did previously. Changes in pricing might mean that you’ll need to adjust your budget for your trip to handle these increased costs. Or, if you’re going to budget the exact same amount as you did for prior trips, realize that you might have to adjust how you spend that cash to make sure you can still do what you want to do. Many iconic Disney World snacks got a BIG price increase First, before you set your budget, take an updated look at just how much some aspects of your trip are going to cost you, especially when it comes to airfare and rental car costs. You’ll want to look at these costs well in advance of your trip and adjust your budget as necessary. When you can, it might also be good to use tools and tricks (like airfare price watchers) to keep an eye on when costs may dip so you can get the best deals possible. Click here to see why renting a car could cost you MORE than Disney World tickets! You can also look into potential discounts through services like AAA or you could see if you can utilize some of your credit card points for flights or hotels, which could then give you more wiggle room for other costs. You could also work with a travel agent who could help you utilize some discounts or special deals they may know about — we highly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations for all your travel needs! Orlando Airport The key here is to be realistic about your budget and recognize that things might not cost the same as they did during your last trip. If you can, you’ll want to book early (or whenever you see prices fall) to make sure you get the best deals possible. Plus, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on new hotel and ticket discounts that you can take advantage of! Click here to see our 3 tips to budget for a Disney World trip! 3. Advance Dining Reservation Troubles If your last trip to Disney World was prior to the pandemic, then you might be used to getting advance dining reservations 180 days out from your trip. But, after the parks reopened, things changed significantly and guests can now make advance dining reservations just 60 days in advance of their trip, plus the length of their stay (up to 10 days). Beast in Be Our Guest Reservations can fill up VERY quickly for popular spots, especially with this shorter reservation window. And, some restaurants in Disney World have a more limited number of tables available because their dining room is just smaller. If you wait until the last second before your trip begins to book those reservations, you may not be able to get a seat at the fan-favorite spots you were hoping to eat at. Cinderella’s Royal Table So, what can you do to make your next trip easier? Set those alarms and book those reservations the very first day they become available to you! If you change your mind later, you can always cancel your reservation and/or make a different one. Just make sure you cancel well in advance of the time that you’ll be charged the no-show fee (typically you need to cancel by 11:59PM the night before your reservation to ensure that you aren’t charged, but be sure to read your restaurant’s rules for any specific instructions). Dinner at the reopened Cape May Cafe If you’re on the fence about whether or not to book a reservation, our advice is to book it if you see it’s available. Then you can discuss it with your family during the next few days and make that call as to whether you want to keep or cancel it. BUT, do NOT make 3 reservations for around the same time which you don’t intend to keep, or hold onto reservations you don’t intend to go to until the last second and then cancel them. That can needlessly prevent other people from potentially getting reservations they really want. Plus those $10 per person late cancellation fees can really add up! Click here to see the 10 WORST things everyone does in Disney World! If you aren’t able to get the reservations you were hoping for, keep checking! You’ll especially want to check as you get close to that window when guests need to cancel their reservations if they want to avoid being charged for not going. You can sometimes find spots for popular restaurants pop up at that time as people cancel their reservations. It can be hard to snag a reservation at Oga’s Cantina! And be sure to check things like Disney’s walk-up waitlist feature or even table service to-go to see if you can get a last-minute seat or some food to go from your favorite spots. Check Out 3 HUGE Tips for Snagging Hard-to-Get Reservations in Disney World HERE! 4. Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selections If you’ve visited Disney World before, FastPass+ might be something you were used to utilizing during your trips to be sure you rode the most popular attractions in the park and you may have relied heavily on it. However, in 2021, Disney officially closed the chapter on FastPass and the free option to bypass the standby and introduced Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lane Attraction Selections. So, now, if you’re planning to skip those standby lines, you’re going to have to pay at least $15 per person, per day, or even buy access to individual attractions a la carte. There’s a brand new system to learn and…it’s complicated If you simply walk into Disney World now without reading up on this new system, you may end up feeling overwhelmed, and like you’re missing out on some attractions or experiences. You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Your Favorite Rides! To make your next trip easier, take a look at some of our tips and tricks for tackling Disney Genie. This is something you’ll need to do a deep dive on to help you fully understand all of the nuances of each Genie+ option and see what makes the most sense for your family. You may want to just use the free Genie touring option or it might make sense for your family to opt into buying Genie+ for $15 per person, per day on select dates of your trip (you don’t have to buy it for EVERY day!) Or, maybe you just want the freedom to skip the standby line at the most popular attractions (and your personal must-do!) with the Individual Attraction Selection. Lightning Lanes are the new FastPass lines There are lots of ways to make Disney Genie work for you, or figure out if you want to use it at all. So take some time to do the research and figure out what will provide you and your family the most benefit and value for your trip!  5. Mobile Order The days of waiting shoulder-to-shoulder in line at Quick Service restaurants are gone and Mobile Order is now available (and preferred) at almost all of Disney World’s Quick Service spots. All you have to do is open up the My Disney Experience app, select the restaurant you want to order from, order your food, and simply go to the Quick Service restaurant during your scheduled pick-up time to get your food. Mobile Order is VERY useful and essentially required in many spots right now, BUT you might experience a number of issues with the service. Mobile Order First, if you wait until later in the day (or you wait until you’re hungry) to order, you may find that the next pick-up time is not for an hour or MORE. By that point, you and your group may be extremely hangry. Our advice? Place those mobile orders EARLY in the day. Seriously, we’re talking about ordering your lunch while waiting in line for a ride at 9AM. If you do that, you’ll likely have a greater amount of available options in terms of pick-up times. ©Disney Another issue that can come up with mobile order is that even when you go to your designated pick-up time, there may be quite a lot of people also waiting at that exact same time to get their food. That can cause LONG mobile order pick-up lines to form and could mean that you’ll have to wait a significant amount of time until your order is ready. Mobile Order Line at Animal Kingdom One way to avoid this is to schedule those pick-up windows for off-times when most people aren’t eating. You might want to avoid that peak lunchtime around 12:00-1:30PM or so and instead, consider eating a larger brunch meal and then snacking to hold you over until a later lunch. Click here to see the harsh reality behind mobile ordering in Disney World. 6. Disney World Hotel Rooms Can Be Hard to Find If you’re planning to go to Disney World this year, you might have a tough time finding a Disney World hotel room in your budget or even finding a room at all! Disney World’s hotels have been filling up for certain days and periods MONTHS in advance meaning that you may find that availability is fairly low for some days. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort To make your next trip easier, even if you’re not planning to go until next year or several months from now, be sure to book those hotel rooms early!! If a deal later comes out that you want to take advantage of, or you change your mind about what hotel you want to stay in, you can later cancel, modify, and/or rebook to make your trip work for you. Just be sure to check on any cancellation or modification rules. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort If you can’t find a room at a Disney World hotel that works for you, remember that there are a number of other hotels that might still fit your needs! For example, you could consider spots like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort (which is within walking distance of both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios), the Disney Springs Area Resort Hotels, or the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (which is surrounded by the Walt Disney World Resort). Plus, you could even look at renting Disney Vacation Club points to stay in a DVC resort through our friends at David’s Vacation Club Rentals. Renting points (as opposed to booking the room directly through Disney) can help you save BIG and still stay in the hotel you’re looking for! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort There are also other off-property resorts that might work in your budget and still give you great benefits. The important thing here is to get planning early so you have plenty of time to look at all of the options, see what works best for your family and your budget, and book while you can get the best deals! Click here to see how Disney World hotel prices compare to off-property resorts. 7. Complications, Changing Rules, and More! It’s no secret that things are constantly changing in Disney World. Whether it’s new mask rules, restaurants reopening, or new discounts, it can be difficult to keep track of it all and know what to plan for. That’s why working with a travel agent can help you with some of that and make your trip much easier! Travel agents stay up-to-date on all the latest discounts, can help answer your questions, and can give you advice or assistance that can make your next trip so much easier. If you have to change a reservation, need to request something specific for your room, or have a question about your trip, you won’t be stuck handling all of that on your own if you work with a travel agent. You’ll Have a Friend Helping You Out Along the Way We highly recommend our friends at Small World Vacations. They’ve got years of knowledge about planning Disney trips and can really take a lot of the stress out of your next vacation. Plus, their services are TOTALLY FREE! So you won’t spend a penny more than you would have if you planned the trip all on your own. Their contact info is below so you can get in touch with them! Click here to see our thoughts on whether you should use a travel agent! 8. Need More Help and Tips on Disney Dining and More? There are a LOT of little things that go into planning your trip, especially when it comes to details about what restaurants to try, what snacks to grab, what new experiences to check out, etc. Can’t decide where to eat? Not sure where to even start when it comes to planning your meals or other special experiences? Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Get the DFB Guide today! The DFB Guide can be a great, portable resource to help you plan for ALL things dining (and more) in the parks. The guide itself is over 900 pages long and includes tips and tricks, information about Disney World’s restaurants and special dining experiences, links to reviews and other information you need to know, our picks for great snacks, Top 5 lists, resources like phone numbers and dining hours, and SO much more! And the best part? It loads onto your mobile device, so you don’t have to lug a giant book around the park, it’s all in the palm of your hand! Click here to purchase the 2022 DFB Guide to Disney World Dining! And that’s our list of tips and tricks to make your next Disney World trip easier. We hope these help your next vacation be absolutely magical. Want more insider knowledge for planning your trip? Check out our video below! And, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and of course share updated tips with you so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to see our list of the easiest mistakes to make in Disney World and how to avoid them! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg 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. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We have seen a TON of merchandise released by Disney World for its 50th anniversary celebration, but some of our favorite pieces have been in the Vault Collection. Vault Collection The collection features items inspired by retro and vintage Disney World designs, like the original ears, T-shirts, and more. We recently saw some new items be released that feature the original map of Magic Kingdom, including a Spirit Jersey, Crocs, and a really fun bucket hat! These pieces have been pretty popular in Disney World, but now — you can get them online! These Vault Collection items were just released on shopDisney! You can get the Spirit Jersey, which has the map print all over. ©Disney The back of the jersey says Walt Disney World! ©Disney Grab the Spirit Jersey for $74.99. Click here to get the Retro Map Spirit Jersey! The Crocs are also available online with the same print! ©Disney These Crocs are $59.99. Click here to get the Retro Map Crocs! And finally, the bucket hat is on shopDisney, too! ©Disney You can get this hat for $39.99. Click here to get the Retro Map Bucket Hat! These items are pretty popular, so hurry up and grab them before they’re gone! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out some retro Mickey and Minnie dolls! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be grabbing something from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! The Retro Map Disney Collection is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s time for an epic battle — of Disney World snacks. The classic Mickey Waffle We’ve talked endlessly about Disney snacks that are best for a budget, Disney snacks you haven’t heard of, and even Disney snacks you’ll never try again. But how do you, dear readers, feel about Disney snacks? We asked our readers to defend their favorite Disney World snacks, and here’s what you said! We reached out to our readers on our Facebook page (give us a follow if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and received some strong responses. What snacks made the list? Mickey Beignets Look, we love Mickey beignets. They’re a classic, Mickey-shaped food covered in powdered sugar, so what’s not to like? One reader said, “Mickey beignets are my absolute favorite! Perfect for breakfast or a light snack. They are fluffy and oh so yummy when covered in powdered sugar.” We have to agree! Is that enough sugar? We’re not sure. The same reader added, “Plus it’s a fun snack for the kids because the powdered sugar gets all over the place and there’s nothing better than the giggle fits that will ensue.” You can currently get Mickey Beignets in Disney World at Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort hotel, from the Scat Cat’s Club Cafe. Check out our review of Mickey Beignets here! Cinnamon Roll A Cinnamon Roll from Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom is a classic Disney World snack, served warm and drizzled with delicious icing. One reader commented that a “cinnamon roll with extra icing from Gaston’s!” is the way to go with snacks. Extra icing? Yes. Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll A Cinnamon Roll costs $6.79 from Gaston’s Tavern, and don’t forget to wash it down with some LeFou’s Brew! Read our review of a Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll (with extra icing) here! Disneyland Churro We’re cheating a little with this one since it’s from Disneyland Resort, but one reader put it succinctly, “Disneyland Churro. ‘Nuf said.” There’s something about a Disneyland Churro that just hits different! While you can get a churro from a few spots in Disney World, churros are all over the place in Disneyland. Yum! You can find a classic churro at Churro Carts located in several places around Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney, and there are usually specialty, limited-time churros available too! These special churros are usually in celebration of a holiday or event, and in 2019 we actually ranked every single holiday churro we found that year. Read more about where to find Churros in Disneyland Resort! Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich The Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich from L’Artisan des Glaces in EPCOT made our Disney Food Bucket List, and one reader defended its honor, commenting, “Ice Cream Macarons at the France Pavilion are the BEST!! Creamy ice cream with a perfectly made macaron! Doesn’t get much better than that!” Christmas Macaron Basically, you get delicious ice cream sandwiched between a macaron. Seasonal flavors vary throughout the year, and we’ve tried a Christmas Macaron, Raspberry, Pumpkin Spice, and lots more! You can choose either chocolate ice cream or the seasonal flavor for $7. Click here to read our review of the Christmas Macaron! Dole Whip Surprising no one, Dole Whip was one of the most popular snacks defended by our readers. As one reader put it, “A Dole Whip can be ‘duplicated,’ but it’s never as good as one is in the parks!” We’ve shared an authentic recipe (which you can make two different ways!), but we have to admit, there’s something extra special about getting a Dole Whip in Disney World. We still love you, Dole Whip! A classic Dole Whip is pineapple soft-serve, and it’s both gluten-free and vegan! You can also get it in the form of a float or swirl, and there are often seasonal and limited-time flavors available too. It’s one of the most classic Disney snacks you can get, and many readers defended it as the best of the best. Here’s everything you EVER wanted to know about Dole Whip! Mickey Bar Ah, we’ve made it to another classic Disney snack — the Mickey Bar! Although you can buy Mickey Bars in some grocery stores now, it’s not quite the same as eating them in a Disney Park. One reader said, “Mickey ice cream bar. I know. But it’s not the same as buying it in Wegmans and eating it at home. It’s much better in WDW.” As much as we love fancy ice cream treats, the Mickey Bar is iconic. Even these little guys will cost ya more! A Mickey Bar is basically just vanilla ice cream coated in chocolate and shaped like Mickey, but it WORKS. Disney World released a 50th anniversary Mickey Bar made with blue raspberry and sprinkles, so you can even try a fancier version! Mickey Bars received a price increase recently to $5.99, but they’re still one of our fave snacks. Check out our review of the 50th Anniversary Mickey Bar here! Wookiee Cookie Insert Wookiee noises — it’s time to talk about the Wookiee Cookie! This ginormous cookie can be found at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it’s a fan-favorite Disney snack. One reader defended the Wookiee Cookie’s honor by saying, “Love the Wookie Cookie! [It’s] a lovely oatmeal cookie and the cream is light and doesn’t cover up the cookie flavor. The chocolate bandolier is a bonus bit of flavor. Plus it’s huge!” Wookiee Cookie Right now, the Wookiee Cookie is $6.29, but like our reader mentioned, it’s HUGE. It can be easily shared or enjoyed throughout the day, which makes it a great value. Whether you love Chewie or oatmeal cookies, it’s worth a try. Read our review of the Wookiee Cookie here! Mickey Pretzel And finally, we’ve come to the Mickey Pretzel, one of the most iconic Disney snacks of all time. As one reader put it, “I throw hands at anyone who doesn’t respect the Mickey pretzel. No questions at this time.” Not only is it perfect for your Instagram feed, it’s Mickey-shaped pretzel goodness. Mickey Pretzel Have you even visited Disney World if you haven’t eaten a Mickey Pretzel?! Add in a side of plastic cheese and it’s chef’s kiss. Click here for the 7 BEST Pretzels in Disney World! Follow us on Facebook if you want to participate in a future post! Keep reading DFB for more Disney snack news! 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. Was your fave Disney snack defended? Tell us in the comments! The post Our Readers Came to the Defense for 8 Disney Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article