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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. Sorry, Encanto, but we are ALWAYS talking about Bruno. Encanto is so fun! How can we resist? That song is living permanently rent-free in our head, and Encanto has quite literally won us over — and believe us when we say that “Yes, Lin Manuel Miranda, we want an Encanto attraction at Disney World, too” AND an Encanto restaurant (at least we got an Encanto-inspired food booth for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts). But for now, we’re just happy we found more Encanto merchandise at Disney World! This merchandise is stuff we haven’t seen at Disney World before, so if you’re wanting to grab it, you know where to go. However, some of these items are available online and we’ll let you know where you can get them! This merch was flying off the shelves when we visited, so it’s clearly very popular! First up is the Mirabel Plush Doll — you can take the Madrigal family’s savior everywhere with you now! We previously saw this Mirabel doll at Disneyland, but now it’s on the East Coast, too. You can grab it for $22.99. We love Mirabel! There’s also a fun Mirabel Madrigal Funko Pop for $15.25. Mirabel Funko Pop! If you want to get cuddly with some of Encanto‘s animal pals, you can get a Jaguar Plush — he may look vicious, but he’s a big softie. Jaguars are native to Columbia, which is where Encanto is set! It’s a Jaguar! You can grab the jaguar online, too — he costs $24.99. Click Here To Buy the Jaguar Plush Online You can also grab a Chispi Plush — Chispy is a capybara, which is a species of rodent you’ll find in Columbia (and Encanto). He’s pretty adorable for a giant rat, right? It’s Chispi! You can get Chispi for $22.99 at Disney World or $16.99 online. Click Here To Buy The Chispi Plush We found these items at Disney Traders at EPCOT, so be sure to drop by if you’re wanting to grab more Encanto goodies! We’ll let you know if we spot any other Encanto merchandise anywhere else, so be sure to stay tuned. ALERT: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ is Coming BACK To the Big Screen! Here’s What You Need To Know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who’s your favorite character in Encanto? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Run To Disney World NOW If You Can't Stop Talking About Bruno first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, admit it — you know every line of dialogue and every song lyric to the Haunted Mansion, right? Welcome, foolish mortals Even if you don’t, we bet you can quote some of its most famous lines — you’ll know that “Welcome, foolish mortals” is totally a thing you say to greet guests and that “there’s always room for one more.” You’ve probably also seen some pretty awesome Haunted Mansion souvenirs, including ornaments, pins, accessories, Funko Pops, and more! But we found a Haunted Mansion souvenir at Disneyland we haven’t seen before — and it is raising our spirits! There’s a new Haunted Mansion Candle now available at Disneyland — and it has some of the most infamous tombstones from the Haunted Mansion graveyard carved right on it! Master Gracey’s epitaph is on there, along with Mister Sewell, Brother Dave… Master Gracey …Madame Leota and Good Old Fred. How fun is this candle! There’s always room for one more candle in OUR house The candle is also scented, and we’re DYING to know what it smells like! Scented! So if you would like to channel 999 Happy Haunts into your home, be sure to drop by World of Disney at Downtown Disney to pick up a candle for $34.99. Maybe if you’re lucky, a ghost will follow you home! We’ll let you know about other fun Disney merchandise we find at the parks, so stay tuned! 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 Do you have any Haunted Mansion souvenirs? Let us know in the comments! The post If You're a Foolish Mortal, You NEED Disney's New Candle! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might not want to hear it, but Disney World is lying to you. Their Nose is Going to GROW Like Pinocchio’s! They’re not doing it explicitly, but there are definitely some implied “facts” that Disney wants you to believe. You don’t have to believe them though, and knowing the truth could actually save you some money (or maybe prevent a little heartache). That’s why we’re exposing a few of the biggest lies now! Disney World can be a wonderful and happy place, and Disney wants you to have a magical time while you’re there! But a company like Disney doesn’t get as big as it is without some serious marketing know-how, so they’ve got a few subconscious stories going on to preserve the magic and pump up the profits. Some of these stories might not be the whole truth, so let’s pull back the curtain to see what’s REALLY going on. Lie #1: Staying more days at the parks is going to cost you less in the long run. Disney uses several strategies to incentivize guests to stay longer in the parks. One of the strategies they use is the lowering of the price of a park ticket per day for longer stays. Allow us to explain. Heading into Magic Kingdom A standard one-day park ticket (without the Park Hopper option) for Disney World starts at $109 (mind you, the actual price will vary depending on what day you visit). Change that to a 5-day pass and the cost goes down to around $91 per day. If you’re willing to book a super-long vacation and get a 10-day ticket for Disney World, it’s around $55 per day. Way cheaper, right? You’ve Gotta Get Those Tickets — But How Many Days Do You Buy?! Well…not really. The math doesn’t lie — $54 is less than $109. But remember that $109 would be the total cost (minus other fees) for that 1-day ticket. The $54 for the 10-day ticket would have to be multiplied against 10 days — meaning you’d be spending $540. You’d still be spending less PER DAY, but overall you’re spending more. AND remember that you’ll need a hotel room for each night of your vacation as well. It will come as no shocker to you that a 10-night stay is going to be much more expensive than a 1-night stay. Even Disney’s Value Resorts are usually $100+/night, so your “savings” are already starting to disappear. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort While you’re enjoying Disney World for a few extra days, you’ll also need to eat (duh!). That means you’ll have to pay for meals every day — whether that’s quick service (fast meals), table service (sit down restaurants), snack stands, or even just groceries for meals you’ll pack yourself and bring into the parks. More days = more food = more moneyyy. You see where we’re going with this? Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger It can also get more and more difficult to resist souvenirs when you’re walking around the parks for so long! (Trust us — we know how it feels to have our self-control worn down by Disney bucket hats and Mickey plushes.) We’ll just window shop…maybe… In general, you might pay less for park tickets per day, but you’ll spend a whole lot of money in other ways while you stay for a longer period of time. You might need some popcorn too! Also, keep in mind with many Disney World package deals, the promotion will say that the deal is for a week-long trip (at least 6 nights) when in reality you could likely apply that same discount to shorter vacations. Don’t fall for this trick! Be sure to ask whether the discount or package deal applies to your vacation, even if you won’t be going for that many days. EPCOT entrance So what’s the lesson here? Make sure you’re looking at what is really best for your group and your budget, and don’t let Disney pressure you into staying for longer than you want to! Do we all want to live at Disney World for a full month? Sure! Is it going to be viable for our budget anytime soon? Probably not, no. Click here to learn how to get the MOST discounts during your Disney World trip. Lie #2: You are trapped in the “Disney Bubble.” If you’re not familiar with the term “Disney Bubble,” this one might sound kind of terrifying. But don’t worry — it’s not an actual physical thing! By “Disney Bubble,” we mean staying on Disney World property. If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, you can enter the property and theoretically never set foot outside of Disney World until your vacation is over. Driving to Disney World And it’s kind of nice to be inside this “bubble” since all the transportation is free and there’s Disney magic everywhere you go! It’s like entering a separate, more magical world, which is exactly what Disney is trying to create with their parks. They’ve expanded on the magic of the parks with more shopping and dining locations in Disney Springs and at the hotels as well. Disney Springs Since Disney’s transportation doesn’t go outside of Disney World itself (it doesn’t even go to the airport anymore since the Magical Express has been discontinued — RIP — and the Minnie Vans aren’t available), it can be a little tricky or feel more complicated to get out of Disney property if you didn’t bring your own car. Disney Bus But despite what Disney wants you to believe, it’s not impossible to leave the bubble during your vacation. Leave Disney World?! YES, you can! In fact, it’s not difficult at all. And it might be seriously worth it to see some of Orlando’s other offerings! If you did bring your car, it’s easy enough to just drive to another location in Orlando. And if you don’t have your own set of wheels you can always order an Uber or Lyft (or another rideshare service) to get you where you want to go. You could also use a taxi. Lyft What exactly is worth breaking free of the Disney Bubble? There are other theme parks in Orlando like Sea World or Universal. And Universal has the amazing Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which is definitely worth a visit if you’re a big HP fan. Harry Potter Hogsmeade at Universal Studios If you don’t want to pay for another theme park, you can also check out Universal Studios’ City Walk, which is essentially their version of Disney Springs. There are some unique options for dining and shopping there which you might really enjoy. You can also head to other attractions in the Orlando area (like the Orlando Eye), check out celebrity-run restaurants, and more. And if you’re a big shopper, you could visit Orlando’s various outlet malls to shop ’til you drop! Bubba Gump at CityWalk Also, knowing how to leave property during your stay might save you a lot of money if you forgot a few vacation essentials. Didn’t see the rain forecast for your trip? Buy a cheap poncho at a convenience store instead of getting an overpriced one in the parks! Looks like Orlando is going to go through a cold spell? Grab a cheaper but still cozy sweater from outside the parks. Finding Cover You can also order food from outside places and have them delivered to your Disney World hotel! You can get groceries from services like Amazon Fresh or Walmart, or order through Uber Eats and Postmates for a late-night snack. Generally, Disney World hotel stores will have some snacks and essentials there, but they’ll usually be MUCH more expensive than what you’d find at a local grocery store. So either taking a trip to buy these goodies at the local store or getting them delivered to your hotel can save you some money! Buy those essential groceries ahead of time to save money! Basically, you don’t necessarily have to leave the rest of the world behind when you arrive at Disney World. This would also apply to staying at a hotel in the Orlando area that is not a Disney World hotel! Many offer their own transportation to and from the parks and staying at one of these spots could save you big money. Yes, you should leave the stress and work at home and in the office. But you can also embrace more fun and excitement at other Orlando locations, or save some cash by ordering groceries. Learn what items from Amazon you can get delivered to your Disney hotel. Lie #3: Disney transportation is efficient and comfortable all the time. Okay, so let’s say you ARE inside the Disney Bubble and are taking advantage of that free Disney World transportation — it’s all going to be smooth sailing, right? Well…probably not. Disney Bus Stop For this one, it really depends on each situation. Sometimes Disney World transportation is wonderful. Riding the Disney Skyliner for the first time? It can be an awesome experience to see Disney World from that unique view. Walk up to an empty bus stop right as the bus you need pulls up? Disney magic is real. Watching Magic Kingdom appear as you speed by on the Monorail? Simply beautiful. Monorail We wish it were like this all the time. But to be perfectly honest, it’s not. Disney Skyliner Lines to wait for Disney transportation can be absolute nightmares, especially early in the morning or late at night after a fireworks show. And when it’s finally your turn to board the bus or Monorail, you might be packed in with tons of other guests, which isn’t exactly a zen experience. Crowded bus Disney transportation is usually less busy in the afternoons, but the buses tend to run less frequently at those times as well, which could mean that your wait for the next bus will be loooong. And what about when the transportation isn’t running at all? For example, the Skyliner generally stops running during storms or heavy rain. If that happens to you, you’ll have to find another way home (don’t worry — the buses or other Disney transportation will generally be available if that occurs!). Walt Disney World Skyliner There are also some more scary possibilities, like when the Skyliner or Monorail breaks down with guests inside. These problems have happened before and Disney does address them, but it’s still a stressful experience. Monorail Most of the time we love Disney transportation, but the idea that it’s perfect or infallible is just not true. There are some ways you can plan to make your experience a little bit better, though! To avoid the evening rush on buses or Monorails, think about waiting around in the park for a little while after closing and waiting until those transportation lines go down. You can also take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours if you qualify for those perks as well. These allow you to get into the parks early or stay in them a bit longer with lower crowds. That can give you some more time in the parks with potentially fewer crowds. Disney Bus You’ll also want to give yourself PLENTY of time to get around Disney World if you’re relying on their transportation (we’re talking an hour+). Don’t leave just 5 minutes between the moment you hop on the bus and your dining reservation time, for example. Mentally prepare for longer waits and give yourself lots of wiggle room to play with in case transportation lines are long or you hit other delays. Also check out some alternative transportation options like the friendship boats or even walking paths that might get you back to your hotel with a smaller crowd. Click here to learn all about Disney World transportation. Lie #4: Disney Genie+ is a NEED. Disney Genie+ is a HOT topic when it comes to Disney World vacations. This is the paid replacement to FastPass+. Through Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Service, you can pay extra to skip the lines at some attractions in the parks. There’s honestly so much more to it, so make sure to check out our full guide to Genie+ here. Click here to learn everything you need to know about Genie+. In a nutshell, Disney Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day. With it, you can look at the return times when you could visit certain attractions and skip the standby lines for those rides. If you pay for Genie+, you can then select the return time for the ride you want. When that return time comes, you get to use the Lightning Lane to skip the standby line. You can then continue to select 1 Genie+ return time at a time throughout the day. Lightning Lane Individual Attraction Selection is another level of this program. Some of the most popular rides in each park are NOT available through Genie+. Instead, if you want to skip the standby lines for those specific rides, you’ll need to pay a separate, individual fee if you want to skip the line. This fee is usually between $7 and $15 per person per ride. A maximum of 2 of these selections can be bought per day. Lightning Lane Sign at Town Square Theater In early 2022, during Disney’s first-quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2022 Disney shared that more than a third of domestic guests are buying Genie+, Individual Attraction Selection, or both, and over 50% of guests bought it over the holiday season. But is it really a NEED? Lightning Lane Genie+ can be useful, especially during the busiest times in Disney World. If paying extra also gets you more time in the parks (since you won’t have to wait in those long lines) or just helps you get on the rides on your must-do list, it might be worth it! But you can also still have a great vacation without paying for these services. And you can also get on those popular rides without paying extra if you know how to do it! Frozen Ever After Lightning Lane If you get to the parks for rope-drop (be there before the opening time) and take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry when possible, you can usually get on the popular rides with a pretty short wait by going to them first thing in the morning. Another trick is to stay until park closing time because the wait times will often go down again near the end of the day. Or you can take advantage of things like Extended Evening Hours to spend more time in the parks at night with less crowds (if you qualify). Stay late to get on more attractions Especially in Disney’s slower seasons (generally January, February, and September — though things have been surprisingly busy this year), you may not need Genie+ because wait times will likely be shorter. You can also decide with your group what your priorities are and then make a plan for getting to the top attractions. Are the rides you really want to get on part of Individual Attraction Selection? Then you might be able to skip paying for Genie+ and just pay for those popular rides you want to get on. Hop on Soarin’ Although Genie+ is nice to have, it’s not quite as essential as it might sometimes seem. To determine if Genie+ is right for you, take a look at the rides you want to do, the time of year you’ll be visiting, how much time you have in the parks, and see whether you think the service will prove useful. Remember you don’t have to buy it in advance — you can buy it just for some days of your trip if you don’t want to buy it for the whole vacation! Click here for a step-by-step guide of how to use Disney Genie+ Lie #5: You should be thrilled about ALL the changes going on. The Disney parks are changing all the time. New programs, new attractions, new restaurants…it seems there’s always something in the works! Tron Construction Does that mean you have to be excited or even happy about all of those changes? Absolutely not! If you really hate a certain new feature, it’s completely within your right to feel that way. You can still be a big Disney fan and disagree with some of the things they’re doing right now. EPCOT Construction Walls Most healthy relationships involve some disagreements and differences. It doesn’t mean the relationship can’t work, and those differences can even make the bond stronger. This can be the same with Disney! We can learn from the changes and communicate our feelings in a constructive way, which helps both the company and the guests. Survey in Disneyland Some changes might bring mixed feelings, which is totally okay. For example, many guests were sad to see the Great Movie Ride close in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even though some of those guests also enjoy Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (its replacement). Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway So even though the commercials and announcements from Disney usually show super happy and excited guests, you don’t have to feel that way. Disney Genie All of us over at DFB can totally empathize with your mixed feelings about some Disney changes. Of course, we love Disney World! But we’re not always 100% on board with the latest updates. We think our relationship with Disney is pretty healthy, with a good mix of happy, magical feelings and some real criticism as well. And that drives our mission to bring you honest and well-rounded reports from the parks. That’s why we’re here. To give you our honest reviews and thoughts to help you plan your trip! Cinderella Castle Please remember that your opinions are totally valid, but you shouldn’t discount other people’s feelings. Just because you dislike a certain change doesn’t mean someone else can’t love it and it doesn’t mean you should ruin the experience for someone else. Some of us would give anything to have Horizons back in EPCOT, while others think Disney Enchantment is the bee’s knees. Different strokes for different folks! Click here to see 6 Disney World changes that fans kinda…sorta like Well, looks like the cat’s out of the bag! We’ll keep bringing you the latest news and honest updates from Disney World, so stay tuned with DFB for more. Want to learn more about other lies Disney World needs you to believe? Check out our video below! And don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel to learn more tips and tricks to make your next trip to Disney World the best one yet! Click here to learn more about how you’re being fooled by 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. Did you know about these Disney World lies? 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We don’t know about you, but it’s hard to remember a time when EPCOT wasn’t under so much construction. We’re so used to seeing construction walls at EPCOT Yes, it’s only been a few years since the great EPCOT transformation began, but we’ve become so used to construction walls at the park that it’s almost all we remember. We are, though, excited about all the new things left to come to the park like the Moana Journey of Water attraction, the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, and Connections Cafe and Eatery. Okay, so we’re probably MOST excited about Connections Cafe because FOOD. We don’t even know exactly what KIND of food this upcoming quick-service location will have, but we can’t wait to learn more about it. Back in November 2021, Disney World shared concept art giving us a sneak peek at what the restaurant will look like when it’s completed. Connections Cafe and Eatery ©Disney Since it was announced, we’ve been following the construction of Connections Cafe at EPCOT — at least how much of it we can see behind the large construction walls where it sits. We’ve seen it slowly begin to take shape… . There’s definitely something there! From what we’ve seen so far, we have a good idea of what its shape will be and how the outside will have an overhang. There’s also a large square at the front that we can guess is the entrance. Entrance? Today, we checked up on some of the progress to see what’s going on. The inside ceiling now has lights installed on it (although it seems more need to be installed) and it looks like they’re working on or near the windows that have been put in. Construction was pretty loud while we visited EPCOT today, so keep that in mind when visiting the park. Work is moving along So construction on Connections Cafe is moving along. Disney has not yet released a timeline on when we might expect this new restaurant to open, but you can bet we’ll let you know as soon as we find out! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney 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. What kind of quick-service restaurant would you like to see Connections Cafe become? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Construction UPDATE On EPCOT's Upcoming Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guess who’s back? Frontierland Disney World rides shut down for maintenance all the time, and while we hate to see them go, sometimes these rides need a bit of upkeep to make sure they’re in perfect condition. Plus, we get to celebrate when they come back. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fans rejoice; the iconic attraction is back! Big Thunder Mountain closed on February 14th for routine maintenance, and it has finally reopened! At around 11AM, the wait time was already up to 70 minutes. Some things never change! ©Disney It was only closed for a few days, but this attraction is a Frontierland staple — Magic Kingdom isn’t the same without it! While the ride was down, Cast Members had little games set up. We love the idea, but you really can’t compare the wildest ride in the wilderness to a game of ring toss. Thank goodness the attraction is back in business! Cute, but not quite the wildest ride in the wilderness… There are still some other rides currently closed for maintenance, so stay tuned to DFB for updates on all closures! Click here to see which Disney World Restaurant Just Reopened! 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 closed attraction do you miss the most right now? Let us know in the comments! The post Big Thunder Mountain Has REOPENED in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland and churros go together like peanut butter and jelly — you can’t have one without the other. We love trying new treats in Disneyland; whether it’s a new take on an old favorite or a crazy new idea, we’ll eat it ALL! But did you know that you can get one of Disneyland’s iconic snacks outside the parks? Hello from Disneyland! It’s true! We visited Downtown Disney to try a churro that sounded VERY promising! Will it live up to the hype? We hope so! Downtown Disney’s California Churro Co. has an Oreo Churro for $7.99 that we simply had to try! We love Oreos, we love churros, what could go wrong? Is this a no-brainer? Turns out a LOT could go wrong! Upon our first bite, the churro tasted overwhelmingly dense. Considering it was an Oreo-flavored dessert, we were expecting a stronger chocolate flavor; it was kind of a let-down! Our churro was messy and sort of bland, and we probably wouldn’t order it again. Keep in mind we may have ended up with a bad batch, so don’t lose all hope on the ol’ Oreo churro. We had to try it, obviously! The cream cheese frosting tasted good, so if you love frosting of the cream cheese variety, that might save this treat for you! Otherwise, we recommend sticking to the classic Disney churros in the parks. In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news and reviews! REVIEW: Is This Signature Dining Experience at Disneyland Still Worth the $$$? 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 Do you have a favorite Disneyland treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney's Oreo-Flavored Churro SURPRISED Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to classic Disneyland treats, several come to mind… . Mint Julep Bar We’re talking about corndogs (even those with pickles inside them), churros, Mickey Beignets, and Mint Juleps. But one of these treats recently got a fruity upgrade, so we’re trying it out to let you know if it’s worth getting or not. The classic Mint Julep is a refreshing Minty Disneyland drink with just a hint of lime. But now you can also order a Passion Fruit Mint Julep, which adds Passion Fruit to the mix. It’s part of the seasonal menu at The Mint Julep Bar. Seasonal menu at The Mint Julep Bar But if you’re worried about losing those classic Mint Julep flavors, we found the drink as refreshing as the original. The passion fruit just added a hint of sweetness and fruit flavor to the drink. There’s fruit in our Mint Julep! Here’s the thing — not everyone loves Mint Juleps. But this offering could actually win over those who don’t like the classic version of the drink. Passion Fruit Mint Julep But it’s also a fun twist for those who love Mint Juleps — it’s a fun twist on an old fave. A twist on an old fave So if you’re feeling like you want something refreshing, but a little different, give it a try — you can grab it now for $5.49. We’ll be sure to let you know about other fun snacks and drinks at Disneyland, so stay tuned for more reviews! Disneyland Resort is About to Get FROZEN GUAC and 4 Other New Treats! Check It Out!!!! 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 a fan of the classic Mint Julep at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Twist On a Classic Disneyland Drink Could Win Over Haters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re only a few days away from the 2022 runDisney Disney Princess Marathon Weekend! 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Dopey Challenge Medals There will be three races coming up on February 24th, 25th, and 26th. We recently saw this super impressive finish at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, so we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the Disney Princess races. We just got a sneak peek at what the merchandise is going to look like! The runDisney Disney Princess Marathon Weekend is sponsored by Corkcicle, so of course, we’re getting a new Corkcicle bottle! It says “This Princess Runs Disney” on one side, with pictures of some of the princesses on the other side! ©Disney There’s also an Annual Passholder exclusive Corkcicle and shirt! The Pink Long sleeve and cup are both for APs! ©Disney There’s also a new Spirit Jersey on its way! It’s light blur tie dye, and has Princesses running across the back! ©Disney There are different shirts for each event. This one is the Mulan Half Marathon shirt! ©Disney There’s also a Mulan Half Marathon Hoodie! ©Disney There’s a Princess for each event! Cinderella for the 5K, Mulan for the Half Marathon, and Tiana for the marathon! ©Disney All of these items will be available at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo starting on Thursday, February 24th! ©Disney 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 the NEW Princess Collectible that’s Available Online! 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 running in the runDisney Disney Princess Half Marathon? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! We love you, Mickey! No more masks in Disney World and Disneyland, Disney is building retirement homes, and Mickey is greeting guests in another location. We’re covering all that and more in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post Latest Disney News: Mask Mandates Eliminated from Disney Parks, Disney's Retirement Homes, & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are changing FAST in Disney World! One minute, we’re enjoying the new Adventure Friends cavalcade, and the next minute, we’re finding out about Disney’s latest mask policy update! On top of all that, we’re trying to get a handle on the weather this month, which seems to fluctuate between warm and cool on a weekly basis. There’s almost always something new happening in Disney World, and we’re here to share it ALL! We’ll never get tired of Slinky Dog Dash! If you’ve got a vacation to Disney World coming up toward the end of February (where did this month go?!), you’ll want to keep an eye on the weather forecast in Orlando. Mother Nature has been a little all over the place lately, so we’re back to take a look at next week’s weather forecast in Disney World! Weather Forecast Somehow, it’s already almost March — can you believe it?! Last week, the temperature reached up to the 80s in terms of the highs, with lows in the 60s. This week, it might warm up even more! (We’ll keep our fingers crossed for those of you seeking that warmth!) Fingers crossed for blue skies! If this warm weather keeps up, that freezing cold weather we saw in January will soon be just a distant (unpleasant) memory. According to The Weather Channel, you can expect your days to be pretty nice for the last full week of February, with lows hovering around the 60s throughout the week. February 21st Monday, February 21st looks sunny and warm! The temperature will be close to 80° during the day, and it will go down to around 60° in the evening. That’s a pretty good way to start off the week! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th We noticed that it looks like it might be a little windy throughout the day, so you might want to pack a lightweight jacket (maybe a zip-up hoodie?) just in case you get a little cold — especially indoors. February 22nd On Tuesday, February 22nd, the weather continues to warm up! Based on the forecast, there’s a very low chance of precipitation, which is good news if you want to hit the pool or hang out outside! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th You’ll see that throughout the week, the chance of rain stays pretty low. We still recommend packing an umbrella, poncho, or rain jacket though — you never know when it might decide to rain (especially in Central Florida!). February 23rd On Wednesday, February 23rd, the temperature continues to climb! The high for the day is almost 90° (WHAT?!!) and the low is 65°, which should make for pretty warm day in Disney World with a cool-ish night. There aren’t too many places in the U.S. where you’ll find 90° weather in the middle of winter. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th We also suggest that you take note of the humidity! On Wednesday, the humidity climbs from 58% to 85% throughout the day. Especially in Florida, the humidity plays a big part in the weather. February 24th On Thursday, February 24th, the temperature reaches 91°(!!), with a low chance of rain and plenty of sunshine! The low is 65°, with 60-80% (ish) humidity throughout the day. Look out for that wind, though! It’s predicted to come in at 10 to 15 mph during the day, so be prepared for that. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th It’s shaping up to be a pretty beautiful week in Disney World if you’re after sunshine in the day and a bit of coolness in the evenings — talk about good news! February 25th For Friday, February 25th, we’re expected to see the temperature reach 90°. Last week the weather was pretty warm, but this week is looking even WARMER! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th There’s a 13% chance of rain during the day, and the evening looks like it’ll be partly cloudy. February 26th By now, you’ve probably got a pretty good idea of what the weather will look like for the week. On Saturday, February 26th, there will be a high of 81° and a low of 62°. Sunshine and clouds are expected to be a bit of a mix during the day. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th You can probably get away with t-shirts and shorts for the week, but you might want to pack a pair or two of pants/leggings and a light sweater for those cooler moments (just in case!). February 27th Finally, Sunday, February 27th ends the week with a high of 79° and a low in the evening of 60°. This looks like it’s going to be the coolest day of the week. The rain chance does appear to go up this day and it is expected to be cloudy, so prepare for that! ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th This week’s forecast looks pretty promising. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week thanks to The Weather Channel. The temperature will range between 79-91° during the day, then drop to the 60s at night. Keep in mind that these predictions can change, but for now, this overview should give you a good idea of what to expect for the week. ©The Weather Channel | Screenshot as of February 18th We checked a few other websites, like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando | Screenshot as of February 18th …and WESH 2 News. It looks like everyone is reporting fairly similar forecasts. ©WESH 2 NEWS | Screenshot as of February 18th Remember that Florida weather is notoriously inconsistent! Keep your eyes on the forecast so you know what to expect each day. There’s nothing worse than being unprepared for the weather! How Should You Plan? Now, let’s look at a few ways you prepare for the week ahead! One word: SUNGLASSES! Not all sunglasses are created equal! Bring your best pair of shades to protect your eyes from the bright Florida sun. Even though it’s winter, the sun can really beat down on ya throughout the day! Get yourself a good pair of sunglasses While we’re at it, we should probably toss in an obligatory reminder to pack some quality sunscreen! 9o° weather and sunny days are a recipe for sunburn if you aren’t prepared. Click here to see 10 items to purchase ahead of time for a successful Disney World vacation Think ahead! Try and mentally walk through your day at the parks. You’ll likely be on your phone a lot, so make sure you’ve got a charger you can take to the parks. Plan on doing some shopping? Bring Disney gift cards! Essentials! The more you prepare ahead of time, the smoother your vacation will feel. 23 Things Every Disney Pro Packs For Disney World And that covers this week’s update on next week’s weather! If you’ve got a vacation coming up, we hope you have some FUN in the sun at Disney World this month! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney tips! PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Dinner BUFFET is Back at Cape May Cafe 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 planning a trip to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What Type of Weather Should You Be Prepared for in Disney World Next Week? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you think you’ve done ALL that there is to do in Disney World — you’re (probably) WRONG. In fact, there are some things that very FEW people have done or will ever get the chance to do in the Most Magical Place on Earth! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disney World has no shortage of ICONIC rides, attractions, and snacks that guests know and love. But there’s so much more to experience. Even if you’ve been to Disney World hundreds (or thousands) of times, there are still some epic experiences that most people have NEVER done. Whether you’re a Disney World newbie or a seasoned pro, the sheer amount of entertainment options — and edible options — throughout the parks and resorts means that there’s almost always something new to discover in the Most Magical Place on Earth! Disney Springs! Here are 25 things that very FEW guests have done in Disney World! How many of them have YOU done? Tell us in the comments after reading this article! 1 — Stayed in the Cinderella Castle You might stand a better chance of winning the lottery than actually earning a chance to stay overnight in the Cinderella Castle Suite , but it’s still technically possible! Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney Filled with Disney princess-worthy furniture, a glass slipper (naturally), and a magic mirror, the Cinderella Castle Suite is a once-in-a-lifetime lodging experience in the heart of Magic Kingdom! In the past, Disney let guests win the chance to stay here during the Year of a Million Dreams. Since then it’s essentially become the most exclusive hotel room in the entire resort and isn’t currently available to book like a normal room. Instead, it’s usually reserved for special guests like those who win a contest or VIPs and celebs. Still, we’ll keep wishing upon a star for it! Click here to go INSIDE the Castle Suite! 2 — Gotten Archery Lessons When most folks think of activities at Disney World, they probably think of going on rides or eating Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars. Practicing with bows and arrows? Not so much. Archery Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offers numerous outdoorsy and adventurous activities, and archery lessons is one of them! Ya know, in case you’ve always wanted to be Merida. Click here to see how to camp at Disney World! 3 — Enjoyed Dinner And a Show Dinner in Disney World is an obvious must, but dinner with a side of toe-tapping entertainment? Now we’re REALLY talking! Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are both super fun shows that provide some family-friendly entertainment with dinner! Because what goes better with fried chicken than some all-American line dancing?! Note that both the Spirit of Aloha and Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue are not currently available. Check to see if either of these offerings have returned by the time your trip rolls around. Click here to learn more about Hoop-Dee-Doo! 4 — Eaten at Victoria & Albert’s For a VERY different kind of dining experience, look no further than the ritziest Disney World restaurant of them all: Victoria & Albert’s. Tagliatelle Pasta with Italian White Truffles Note that currently Victoria & Albert’s is closed. When this fine dining restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa reopens (and assuming you can snag a reservation!), this luxe tasting menu experience is one you’ll need to check off that Disney bucket list. And if you splurge and get a seat at the EXTRA fancy Chef’s Table in the kitchen you’ll surely have a delicious story to tell! Click here to see our full review of Victoria & Albert’s from before the park closures! 5 — Gotten a Haircut on Main Street, U.S.A. Need a haircut while on vacation in Disney World? No problem! Just take a seat for the most magical haircut of your life at the Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom! Barber Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. It’s true: there really IS a full-service barber shop in Disney World, offering cuts and trims for all ages! While you won’t be able to get a dye job or anything too wild here, it’s a fun way to freshen up your ‘do and add a little pixie dust to your look. Note that the Harmony Barber Shop is currently unavailable. Check to see if it has reopened ahead of your trip! Click here to learn more about Magic Kingdom! 6 — Played Carnival Games Typically, carnival games are reserved for…well, carnivals! But classic Americana-style boardwalk games (you know, the types involving basketballs and squirt guns) can also be found in Disney World! Basically a carnival! Notably, you can get in on the action at the underrated BoardWalk area and also in DinoLand U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom! Click here to see our ultimate guide to Animal Kingdom for 2022! 7 — Explored the Discovery Island Trails Speaking of Animal Kingdom, there’s a lot to discover here, and probably a whole bunch of things you’ve never even explored! In addition to popular walking trails like the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and the Maharajah Jungle Trek, there’s actually a THIRD trail that’s more of a hidden secret! So Beautiful! Nestled in the shadows of the Tree of Life, the Discovery Island Trails wind their way around the base of the iconic Animal Kingdom landmark, providing amazing new views of the Tree, as well as new opportunities for animal-spotting! 8 — Gone Swimming…in EPCOT! Generally speaking, diving into a tank of water in Disney World is frowned upon and not allowed. But at EPCOT (under very specific conditions) you can do just that! Ready to Scuba?! For those who are SCUBA certified, you can actually dive into the tanks in the Seas with Nemo & Friends for a 40-minute DiveQuest tour! Like, for real! Not SCUBA certified? No problem — you can opt for the Aqua Tour and do some snorkeling, or get to know the dolphins with the Seas Adventures Dolphins in Depth experience. Note that all of these experiences are temporarily unavailable. Check for updates ahead of your next trip! Click here for our ultimate guide to EPCOT for 2022! 9 — Taken a Shot at the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Like the carnival games, the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in Magic Kingdom is an interactive attraction that most guests walk right past! The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Considering the fact that guests are probably walking speedily along to the big Frontierland rides like Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, we get why it can be an easy oversight. But the Wild West-style shooting gallery can be a nice activity to do when you need a break from the go-go-go. It’s filled with almost 100 targets to aim at and is FREE to enjoy! Click here to learn more about Frontierland in Magic Kingdom! 10 — Sailed Around in an Amphicar You’ve probably seen them a hundred times in Disney Springs, but how many of you have ACTUALLY been in one of those Amphicars? We didn’t think so! Amphicars The amphibious cars literally drive into the water and act like boats, providing a unique ride option outside the parks! So the next time you’re by The BOATHOUSE, hop aboard for a 20-minute ride! The cost isn’t exactly cheap at $125, but each car can generally seat up to three guests so if you split the cost it isn’t too bad. Plus you can say you road a boat/car in Disney Springs — how cool is that?! Click here to see our full review about the Amphicar ride and whether it’s worth the cash! 11 — Seen Disney Springs and More from the SKY There’s ANOTHER attraction in Disney Springs that you’ve probably seen a LOT, but have never actually experienced! Well Hello There Giant Balloon! We’re talking about the impossible-to-miss Aerophile — a helium-filled balloon flight that takes guests up into the sky (up to 400 feet!!) above Disney Springs with views for DAYS. It’s not for those with a fear of heights, but it’s certainly an under-the-radar experience that goes over-the-top in the best way possible! At $25 per adult and $20 for kids, it’s not terribly expensive and could be an awesome experience to add to your next Disney trip! Click here to see more about what you can do in Disney Springs! 12 — Gone Horseback Riding Another option for outdoor recreation at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground involves a little equestrian fun! Horseback riding at Fort Wilderness Tri-Circle-D Ranch offers horseback rides, which can be fun for the whole fam, especially those looking to get out in nature a little bit while also pretending like they’re part of a Magic Kingdom Cavalcade. The 45-minute trail riding experience is $55 per person (guests 9 and up) or little ones can saddle up for a pony ride. 13 — Earned Wilderness Explorer Badges in Animal Kingdom A free activity in Disney World sounds almost too good to be true, right? Well, free activities DO exist and one of the ones you might want to try is the Wilderness Explorer activity in Animal Kingdom! Wilderness Explorers Handbook The Wilderness Explorers Guide is a totally FREE handbook that’s awesome for adventurous kiddos — and kiddos at heart! Snag one from any of the Troop Leader locations in the park and embark on a scavenger hunt full of fun tasks to perform at stations throughout Animal Kingdom in order to receive badges. If you’ve completed your guide and gotten ALL of the badges, drop us a comment below ’cause that’s a seriously impressive accomplishment! Click here to see what things are still FREE in Disney World! 14 — Taken an Animation Class Another fun freebie you can enjoy in Disney World are the complimentary drawing classes! That’s right — you can live out your dreams of becoming a Disney animator(!) or just take the opportunity to laugh at how bad your friends’ drawings are and NEVER let that down. Ready. Set. DRAW! For kids and adults alike who are feeling particularly inspired by the animated atmosphere, you can attend free classes taught by animators throughout the day. In the past, we’ve seen these offered at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The offering there may be suspended or simply unavailable at the moment — be sure to check with the hotel ahead of your visit. But not to worry, you can still head to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to get your draw on. Just stop by The Animation Experience over at Conservation Station and see just whose drawing should go on the fridge, and whose will serve as Instagram blackmail! Want to try your hand at drawing Disney characters at home? Click her to check out some videos! 15 — Checked Out Chip ’n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are underrated in general, but so is one of the campground’s best experiences! Campfire Sing-A-Long Chip ’n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long is a fun way for kids to meet some of Disney’s cutest woodland creatures, roast some marshmallows, and then follow it all up with a movie under the stars! It’s a great way to meet characters outside of the parks without having to pay for any kind of character meal! Note that the Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long is temporarily unavailable. Check to see if this has changed ahead of your next trip! 16 — Stayed in a Bungalow Though a LOT less economical than camping and roasting marshmallows, the bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are no less memorable! Seriously, these things are bucket list-worthy! Bora Bora Bungalow at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort These high-end cottage-style accommodations on the Seven Seas Lagoon are definitely some of the coolest places you can stay in Disney World. They come with their very own dip pool and some EPIC views of the fireworks from Magic Kingdom. But these AIN’T CHEAP! These bungalows can set you back $3,000-$5,000 though they do sleep 8 people. Considering the cost and the fact that there aren’t very many of them, it’s something that most guests have never done (and something many guests might never do!). Click here to see the 10 most EXCLUSIVE places to stay in Disney World! 17 — Gone Golfing! Mini golf is an awesome activity to do at Disney World (and can be very underrated), but did you know you can also play a FULL round of ACTUAL golf? Get In! Let’s Go Golfing! There are four golf courses in Disney World, each one beautifully manicured and full of fun for golf aficionados (and those who are just along for the ride). So the next time you’re in Disney World and itching to tee off, you have no shortage of underrated options! And don’t forget you can also play FootGolf (yes, it is basically what it sounds like) too! Click here to learn more about FootGolf! 18 — Participate in a runDisney Race Typically, the only racing we do in Disney World involves making a beeline to Trolley Car Cafe first thing in the AM to get that coffee in our veins, but there are also ACTUAL races that guests can compete in too! 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Dopey Challenge Medals runDisney hosts races each year, which prove to be quite popular among many travelers! For the average Disney-goer, it might not be something on the typical itinerary, but it’s something to consider experiencing at least once. A smaller race, like a 5K, can easier one for even non-runners to participate in. And along the run you’ll get to see unique characters and beautiful Disney sights you may have never seen before! Or you can simply congratulate those who you see in the parks with their medals! Click here to see the runDisney races and events schedule! 19 — Gone Bowling! For a more leisurely sporting activity that can also involve some seriously good eats, how about a round of bowling?! Bowling Alley Lanes Disney World’s signature bowling alley is Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs. It’s a fun and contemporary spot with impressive food and drinks to pair with a relaxing afternoon of indoor bowling fun. Bring out your competitive side and see just how many strikes you can score! Click here to see our review of some of the tasty treats at Splitsville! 20 — Taken a Photo with…a Polar Bear?! You’ve probably taken lots of photos in Disney World with all kinds of characters and park icons, but have you taken a photo with…a polar bear?! Polar Bear It’s not a real polar bear (of course) — it’s the Coca-Cola Bear! This photo op is VERY underrated and many guests probably don’t even know it exists! To find this unique character, you’ll want to head to the Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs, where the Coca-Cola Polar Bear can typically be found taking photos on the second floor. Note that the Polar Bear Photo Op is temporarily unavailable. Check to see what has changed ahead of your trip. 21 — Had Alcohol at Magic Kingdom Compared to the other parks, it’s significantly more difficult to get an alcoholic drink in Magic Kingdom! They’re mostly only available at Table Service restaurants, the number of which pale in comparison to the number of Counter Service spots here. One of the few places that serves alcohol Couple that already small number with the fact that some of the table service restaurants here, like Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella’s Royal Table, are notoriously difficult to get into, and you, like many others, may have just opted for LeFou’s Brew instead (which is non-alcoholic by the way!). You can also get alcohol at things like the Fireworks Dessert Parties, but unless you’re already splurging for that experience it might not be an option. Heading to EPCOT instead? Click here to see the 1 drink you should get from each EPCOT pavilion! 22 — Watched Awesome Planet in EPCOT Awesome Planet is a wildly under-the-radar attraction. Like Living with the Land or Reflections of China, it’s more about education than thrilling entertainment, so perhaps it’s no surprise that most families skip it en route to Soarin’ Around the World. Awesome Planet The next time you have the time, though, and you’re curious to learn more about planet Earth in an immersive theater experience, you might want to stop by Awesome Planet. It might just surprise you with its beautiful imagery and great message! We might just venture to say it’s…awesome! Click here to see more about Awesome Planet! 23 — Gotten the High Score on Toy Story Mania We’ve all been there. We’re riding Toy Story Mania, firing away at targets so rapidly that by the end of the ride our arms are sore! Yet somehow our score is still shockingly low?! Toy Story Mania There are some serious sharpshooters are who get the daily (and weekly or monthly) high scores on Toy Story Mania though — have you been one of them?! If not, it’s time to start practicing that aim and getting your hands/arms into shape for next time! 24 — Listened to the Piano Player at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa There’s a lot more to the ornate lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa than quick photo sessions with Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. Piano In fact, one of our favorite underrated pastimes in Disney World is simply sitting down and marveling at the talented live pianists who make appearances here. It’s one of the loveliest and most relaxing things you can do in Disney! 25 — Dined With an Imagineer You’ve dined with Mickey Mouse and Pluto before, but dining with a Disney Imagineer? Now that’s NEXT level! The Hollywood Brown Derby In the past, Disney World has offered this elite experience, where guests get the chance to dine with Imagineers at restaurants like The Hollywood Brown Derby or Citricos. During their meal, the guests get to learn all about the wonders of Imagineering! It’s a thrilling, fascinating, and RARE treat! Note that the Dine with an Imagineer offering is not currently available. Check to see if that changes ahead of your next trip. Imagine eating Cobb Salad with an Imagineer! So just in case your Disney World bucket list wasn’t already a mile long, those are 25 more options to add to it! How many of these have you already done? Which ones will you check off of your list during your next trip to Disney? Tell us in the comments. And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, tips, and tricks! Click here to see 22 things Disney Pros NEVER do! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How many of these underrated or hidden things have you done in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! 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Are you ready for some BIG Disney news?! Yes?! Okay good. Let’s GO, GO, GO! Disney’s Hollywood Studios This week we got all kinds of Disney news — from information about price increases for select park tickets to a face mask policy change. So if you want to make sure that you’re fully up to date on all the latest Disney park news, you’re in the right spot. Let’s go over everything you need to know! 1 — Face Mask Policy Change In big news this week, we first saw Universal Orlando announce a change to its mask policy, and soon after both Disney World and Disneyland announced changes to their mask policies that are now in effect. ©Disney Since February 17th, 2022, Disney World’s new policy as been in place. Under the updated mask policy, fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear a mask in most indoor places. Guests who are not fully vaccinated, however, are expected to continue wearing masks in indoor places. Guests Without Masks Additionally, all guests regardless of vaccinated status are still required to wear a mask on enclosed Disney World transportation and at first aid locations. Disneyland has some similar rules in place. New signage in Disneyland Of course, mask rules could change again in the future, so be sure to check back with us for more updates. Click here to see more about Disney World’s updated face mask policy 2 — Select Ticket Price Increases This week we also shared some news about Disney World ticket prices. From what we’ve seen select multi-day tickets have now increased when it comes to starting price. ©Disney | Screenshot as of February 16th, 2022 Additionally, it looks like priced out ticket ranges for dates in what remains of 2022 have also increased for select multi-day tickets. And from what we’ve seen it appears that several days on the calendar have been adjusted and that some dates are now in a higher price tier (meaning they are more expensive). ©Disney | Screenshot as of February 16th, 2022 In other words, based on various factors, the Disney World park tickets for your 2022 trip could be more expensive than you might have anticipated. Click here to see more about these ticket price increases 3 — Food News When it comes to food news we’ve got some exciting updates! First, over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko has finally reopened! Entree time! We tried a whole bunch of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks and we’ll be bringing you a FULL review soon! For now you can click here to get a FIRST LOOK at this reopened spot! Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Cape May Cafe is back to serving BUFFETS at breakfast and dinner. At the breakfast buffet you can munch on Minnie(!) waffles, potatoes, and much more. Oh yeah, we’re ready! During the dinner buffet you can enjoy a seafood boil with mussels, peel-and-eat shrimp, and a whole bunch of other items. Time to EAT But be warned — the crab legs that many fans enjoyed from this spot are no longer on the buffet. Instead, you’ll have to pay separately per pound. Is the buffet worth it without the endless crab legs? See our full review below to find out! Click here to see our FULL review of the dinner buffet at Cape May Cafe! 4 — Disney Master Planned Communities?! In random news this week, Disney shared that they are planning on building another master planned community (anyone getting Celebration vibes?!). Storyliving by Disney is a new project that’ll create new neighborhoods with Disney’s “special brand of magic.” ©Disney Some of these new communities will be restricted to those 55+. The communities will have special amenities like seminars, wellness programs, and more, for those with a special membership. ©Disney The first Storyliving community will be built in California and we can’t wait to hear all the updates as construction begins and ultimately is completed. Click here to learn more about these new Disney master planned communities! 5 — More Big Updates And finally we have some bigger updates that are a bit random so we wanted to group them in this general, miscellaneous category! We’ll do them a bit more rapid-fire! First up, over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a modified meet-and-greet with Mickey Mouse has returned! We love you, Mickey! Over at Disneyland, we got a confirmed date for the closure and reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown! Toontown Back over at Disney World, we saw some GIANT crowds. Seriously, you’ve got to see these photos and videos to believe it. Crowds And finally, Extended Evening Hours will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for one night soon. This perk will give Deluxe Resort and Deluxe Villas guests more time in the park at night after the park itself has closed. When this perk goes to Hollywood Studios, a number of rides will be open for hotel guests to enjoy including the fan-favorite Rise of the Resistance! A truly breathtaking moment And that’s it for the big stuff! Of course, other news was also shared this week. Check out some of the updates below: Private photo sessions are coming to 2 more Disney World theme parks Is Disney still short on staff? Here’s what we know In case you missed it: Splash Mountain has reopened in Disney World Stoney Clover Lane’s new Disney merchandise is now online on their website, on shopDisney, and in the parks Another pool refurbishment has been announced 3 new weighted plushes are online Splash Mountain Orlando International Airport was named one of the BUSIEST in the U.S. Another milestone has been hit for the train that will eventually lead to Disney World Giving a Cast Member compliment just got easier Disney has appointed an executive to oversee its metaverse Canada has announced big changes to some of its COVID-19 requirements Moonlight Magic is coming back for DVC members! Hi, Megan! A date has been announced for some big refurbishments coming to Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa See how to plan for dietary needs and allergies on the Star Wars Hotel A new candy shop is coming to the Disney Wish cruise ship More details have been shared for the entertainment coming to the Disney Wish See everything coming to Disney+ in March ©Disney And that’s it from us for now! Check back with us for more updates! Click here to see what it’s like to be evacuated off of 6 Disney World rides! 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 Disney news from this week surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 MAJOR Disney Updates from This Week 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. Some of you out there that have been tempted by ALL of the new merchandise Disney has been releasing lately are probably thinking “Disney, you gotta go easy on us. Our wallets can only handle so much!” Well…get ready! Let’s Set Sail! Between new Minnie Ears and the new Stoney Clover collection in the parks, there’s been a lot to check out lately. But now it’s time for Disney Cruise Line fans to shine and check out a collection made just for them! Disney just released a NEW pair of Minnie Ears and 3 Dooney & Bourke purses all inspired by Disney Cruise Line. This collection is all about Mickey and the gang having fun in the sun, so let’s check out these new items! The NEW Disney Cruise Line Minnie Ears feature Mickey and Minnie in their vacation attire on a blue and orange background! ©Disney Here’s another look at the ears from the side. The headband says “Disney Cruise Line” on the side! ©Disney These ears are $29.99, and you can get them on shopDisney now! Click here to get the Disney Cruise Line Mickey and Minnie Ears! Disney also released three Dooney & Bourke bags with a super summer-y pattern. These bags feature Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald enjoying Disney Cruise Line activities from tanning to karaoke! First up, there’s a tote bag! ©Disney The tote bag is $268, and it’s available on shopDisney now! Click here to get the Disney Cruise Line Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag! The next Dooney purse is this satchel! It comes with a longer strap and is also covered in that same fun pattern. ©Disney You can get it now for $268. Click here to get the Disney Cruise Line Dooney & Bourke Satchel! The last new Disney Cruise line item is this crossbody purse! It has the same fun pattern as the other two bags, but is smaller. ©Disney It’s also slightly cheaper at $198. Click here to get the Disney Cruise Line Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag This collection has us wishing we were on a boat soaking up the sun right now! Will you be bringing any of these items home? Tell us in the comments! We’re always tracking down all of the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see all of the Disney Items that dropped online this week! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this Disney Cruise Line collection? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Love Disney Cruise Line, You Won't Want to Miss Out on These 4 NEW Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Hakuna Matata…what a wonderful phrase! Hakuna Matata, ain’t no passing craze…” RAWR Now that we’ve got you humming along to a song that’ll inevitably be stuck in your head for the rest of the day (sorry about that), we’ve got some big news! We were very excited when the revamped Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but we recently noticed that showtimes for the popular show had been reduced. But now things have changed! Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking to catch this popular show. In addition to its usual daily showtimes of 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM and 5PM, you can also now catch the show at 1PM! That’s 8 chances to see one of the best shows at Disney World (or just watch it multiple times on the same day if you’re really serious). That makes things a tiny bit easier, since now there will be another potential showtime at which you can potentially get a seat. We’ve recently seen this change reflected on some time boards outside the show and now have seen it reflected on the online schedule too. ©Disney As this show is pretty popular, you’ll want to check on that line situation and consider hopping in line with enough time to get yourself a good seat. Or you can skip the lines and use the Lightning Lane at the show by purchasing Disney Genie+. Although the show is still modified from its pre-pandemic version, it’s still a “must-see” at Disney World. You don’t want to miss this show! Of course, keep in mind that showtimes are subject to change. Be sure to check on the My Disney Experience app or in front of the theater during your trip to see what that day’s showtimes will be. We’ll let you know about other news about the rest of the shows at Disney World, including the upcoming return of Animal Kingdom’s reimagined version of the Finding Nemo musical, as soon as we get more details, so stay tuned! Also, if you want to learn more about ALL the entertainment at Disney World, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite show at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Getting a Seat at a Popular Disney World Show Just Got a Little Easier first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get your gardening gloves and spades ready — it’s almost time for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Greetings from EPCOT! While we are still enjoying the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for the next few days, Disney is gearing up for the next festival that celebrates all things spring. Want to enjoy BOTH the Festival of the Arts AND the Flower and Garden Festival at one time? Well you can if you visit right now! Oh, EPCOT festivals, how we love thee. Strolling through World Showcase, trying delicious food from the festival booths, and taking in all the special decor around the park. Chalk art at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is going on now and will be available in the park through February 21st, 2022. Right now, you can enjoy all of the entertainment… OOoo! …food… Booth Spread …merchandise… You’ll Want to Snatch This Up! …and more that comes along with the Festival of the Arts. 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts merchandise But if you visit REALLY soon (like between now and February 21st) you can celebrate all things Festival and the Arts AND get a taste of the Flower and Garden Festival too! TWO EPCOT festivals at the same time?! It’s true!! Well…sort of! Just some of the amazing chalk art at this year’s Festival of the Arts! While we were in EPCOT recently, we noticed that Disney has already started setting up for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival. Look at these beautiful panda topiaries in the China Pavilion! Pandas in the China Pavilion! Over in Morocco, we spotted this fun display… Morocco Pavilion topiaries …and how could we not mention our friends over in the UK Pavilion? There’s Winnie the Pooh… Pooh Bear! …plus Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore, too! Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet too! While you can’t enjoy any of the food or drink from the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival just yet, and the merchandise and entertainment that go with the Flower and Garden Festival aren’t available right now, you can still enjoy some of the floral art that will be on display, while celebrating the Festival of the Arts at the same time! And when you’re ready to enjoy the FULL Flower and Garden Festival, you can come back and see it in all its glory. The Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 2nd, 2022 and runs through July 4th! Captain Hook and Peter Pan! As we’ve mentioned above, you can continue to experience the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts through February 21st, 2022. And while you’re there, keep an eye out for more topiary additions throughout the park! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news about this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, so be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite EPCOT festival? Let us know in the comments! The post How You Can Celebrate Two EPCOT Festivals at Once (Well, Sort Of) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s better than seeing a Disney on Broadway show? How about catching a show featuring some awesome Broadway performers in…EPCOT! You Can Enjoy These Concerts During the Festival The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is currently being hosted at EPCOT during the 2022 Festival of the Arts, and it’s an awesome way to catch Broadway performers on stage…you know, as long as you can make it to EPCOT. But if you can’t get there or maybe you just prefer the comfort of your couch and your favorite cozy pants, there’s a way you can actually watch one of these shows right from your couch! Disney just announced that they will be livestreaming a Disney on Broadway performance right from EPCOT’s America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion on Monday, February 21st at 8PM ET! No ticket is required, and you don’t even have to wear real pants if you don’t want to (cozy pants and pajamas are fully accepted!). Time for the show! This performance will feature Broadway stars Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, and Michael James Scott. Ashley Brown starred as Mary Poppins in the Broadway production; Josh Strickland is known for starring as Tarzan on Broadway; Kissy Simmons played Nala in the Broadway production of The Lion King; and Michael James Scott played Genie in the Original Australian Cast of Aladdin on Broadway. So if you’re ready to catch some incredible Disney on Broadway performances right from your home, mark February 21st on your calendar! Keep reading DFB for more Disney news and updates! The 1 thing you should get at every EPCOT Festival of the Arts booth! 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 going to tune in to this Disney livestream? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Stream a Special Concert from EPCOT's Festival of the Arts at Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, there are some great perks that you can take advantage of! Hollywood Studios First of all, all resort guests get Early Theme Park Entry, where you can enter any Disney World theme park 30 minutes before it opens to regular guests. But if you’re staying at a Deluxe hotel, you can take that one step further with Extended Evening Hours — a perk that allows certain guests to stay late in the parks on specific dates. And this perk is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon! Extended Evening Hours are only available on select nights at select parks, so there’s a schedule on the Disney World website that guests can check out. Up until now, these “bonus hours” have only been available at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but recently we noticed that they’d be offered at Hollywood Studios on April 13th. ©Disney And if you’re a Deluxe resort guest heading to Hollywood Studios that night, then you’ll want to know about all the offerings you can enjoy from 9PM-11PM, after the park is closed to the other guests. Disney World has now released the full list of attractions that will be open during that time. They are the following: Alien Swirling Saucers Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Muppet*Vision 3D Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Slinky Dog Dash Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Toy Story Mania! The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Wow, that sounds like a great time! Even Rise of the Resistance is on the list, so no need to worry if you don’t get the chance to knock it out during the day. (It has a very long line, usually!) So far, just one date is listed for Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios, but we’ll keep checking for more. And remember that the Extended Evening Hours perk is exclusively for those staying at Deluxe Disney World Resorts and Deluxe Villas. Rise of the Resistance Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates from Disney World, including all the tips that you need to know before your big vacation! Click Here to Learn More About Resort Guest Perks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which ride would you pick to do during Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! The post How You Can Ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney's Hollywood Studios AFTER the Park Closes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re SO CLOSE to the opening of the Star Wars hotel in Disney World! ©Disney The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (also known as the Star Wars hotel) officially opens on March 1st, and we can’t wait to experience the immersive 2-night stay. In the meantime, Disney just released a video with some hints about not only the story behind the Halcyon starcruiser, but also an inside look at the hotel! Disney Imagineer Travis Finstein and Matt Martin from Lucasfilm met to talk about the story behind the Halcyon starcruiser, which is the name of the “ship” passengers will “board” during their stay at the Star Wars hotel. According to the backstory, the Halcyon is a centuries-old ship that has recently been “restored to its former glory.” ©Disney The hotel is set between the films Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which is essentially the same time setting for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, or Batuu, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to the backstory, the Halcyon’s first voyage was to Batuu, and passengers of the Star Wars hotel get to celebrate the anniversary of the ship with another journey to Batuu. ©Disney/There’s a DROID! According to Finstein, the Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm have been working together for years developing the story behind the Halcyon, and passengers will be able to engage with the story while aboard the ship. ©Disney Martin explained that passengers are free to choose a path aboard the Halcyon, whether they want to be part of the Resistance, or the First Order, or even be a scoundrel. There’s even a love story on board! (Which characters have a love story??) ©Disney/Bridge Games Passengers will be able to see many favorite Star Wars characters, like Kylo Ren and Rey, who actually meet again on the ship. And Chewbacca will be there too, of course! ©Disney/Hi Chewie! If you want to learn more about the Halcyon before your trip, you can read the Halcyon Legacy comic miniseries, which is comprised of 5 issues that span the history of the Halcyon. The High Republic: Mission to Disaster is another book that includes important stories about the history of the Halcyon within the Star Wars universe. ©Disney/Is that a droid rolling by?? You can watch the full video about the stories behind the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser below, and you might want to get ready to pause a few times to catch some of those scenes from inside the hotel! We can’t WAIT to check out the Star Wars hotel in person, so stay tuned to DFB and come on a journey with us — aboard the Halcyon! PHOTOS: See how Star Wars hotel guests will travel to Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a FULL Schedule for a Trip Aboard the Galactic Starcruiser Take a Look at a Map of the Star Wars Hotel See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel What Can You Actually Expect from the Food at the Star Wars Hotel? Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Star Wars Hotel Room Myths DEBUNKED Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel Learn About What It’s Like to Step Aboard the Star Wars Hotel How Real are the Lightsabers at the Star Wars Hotel? We Have Some Answers Star Wars Hotel Exclusive Clothing is Now Available Online See What Dates Have Sold Out for the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited for the Star Wars hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Catch a Glimpse of the INSIDE of Disney World's Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s a lot going on at Disney World right now! EPCOT! From ride construction, to price increases, to a new face mask policy, it can get pretty hectic. And with the BIG crowds we’ve been seeing, you might be wondering just what the Park Pass situation looks like. Well, if you’re heading to Disney World next week, then keep reading to check out where and when you can hit each park! Let’s take a look at park hours for this upcoming week! Magic Kingdom Park Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 10PM every day next week (from February 20th through the 26th), with Extended Evening Hours for Deluxe and Deluxe Villas Guests on the 21st from 10PM to 12AM. ©Disney Let’s take a look at EPCOT. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 9AM to 9PM on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd, and from 10AM to 9PM on the 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th. There will be Extended Evening Hours on the 23rd from 9PM to 11PM. And don’t forget that the Festival of the Arts will end on the 21st! ©Disney Next, let’s check out Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day next week! ©Disney Lastly, let’s see Animal Kingdom’s hours! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM until 8PM every day this upcoming week! ©Disney Let’s take a look at which Park Pass reservations are still open for this upcoming week! Theme Park Ticket Holder Reservation Availability For Theme Park Ticket Holders, the only day where all four parks have passes available is on Saturday the 26th. There are no parks available on the 20th and 21st, and limited parks available for the rest of the week. The only park with reservations available on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th is EPCOT. On the 25th, all parks have reservations available except for Magic Kingdom. ©Disney Let’s check out the reservations available to resort guests! Select Resort Hotels Reservation Availability Just like the Theme Park Ticket holders, Select Resort Hotel Guests can’t make any reservations on the 20th or 21st, and can only make reservations at EPCOT on the 22nd-24th. Select Resort Hotel Guests can make Park Pass reservations everywhere except Magic Kingdom on the 25th. On the 26th, reservations are still available at all four parks! ©Disney Let’s take a look at Annual Pass Holder reservation availability! Incredi Pass Holder Reservation Availability Incredi Pass Holders can make a reservation at any on the parks every day next week except for Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. At the moment, there aren’t any reservations left on those dates. ©Disney Sorcerer Pass Holder Reservation Availability Similar to the Incredi Pass, Sorcerer Pass Holders can only make reservations on the 22nd-26th at any of the parks. ©Disney Pirate Pass Holder Reservation Availability Pirate Pass Holders can also make a reservation at any of the parks from the 22nd-26th. ©Disney Pixie Dust Pass Holder Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders can only make reservations on the 22nd-25th at any of the parks. The 21st doesn’t have any more reservations available, and the 20th and 26th are blocked out. ©Disney That’s all we have for park hours and reservations for next week. It looks like things are shaping up to be pretty busy, given that some days are already full or filling up when it comes to Park Passes — so be prepared! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World updates! Click here to see if Disney World Tickets are Getting More Expensive! 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 going to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post How BUSY Will Disney World Be Next Week? We've Got Some Clues first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there anything more iconic than waltzing into Magic Kingdom and hearing that iconic music playing, smelling that popcorn, and seeing Cinderella Castle as you take those first steps on Main Street, U.S.A.? ICONIC There are so many great things to see in this park including new merchandise in the shops, delicious treats (well, food IS our thing), and the latest construction progress on new rides! It’s exhilarating every time! We also make note of everything new on each trip so we can invite you along with us. So here are the latest updates from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In the Emporium we found that this great 50th Anniversary Backpack is currently available for $29.99. This backpack itself is not new (it’s been around since the start of the 50th Anniversary) but if you hadn’t had the chance to grab it before, know that it is currently in stock in Magic Kingdom. Cool new backpack! The same goes for this 50th Anniversary Minnie Mouse Ornament. It has been around since the start of the 50th Anniversary, but is currently available in Magic Kingdom so if you hadn’t had the chance to get it before we wanted to point out that it is currently available. New Minnie Ornament! You can grab the ornament for $22.99. The NEW Stoney Clover Lane Collection is Now Available at Disney World — Here’s Where To Find It! Star Traders Who doesn’t love fun socks? How about these Carousel of Progress Socks that say “It’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow?” Carousel of Progress socks We also found these PeopleMover Socks that say “Paging Mr. Tom Morrow” — if ‘ya know, you know! Paging Mr. Morrow! These socks are $14.99 per pair. It’s Time to TREAT YO SELF! See the New Disney Items that Dropped Online This Week Splash Down If you need to dry off after riding Splash Mountain, you can grab a Minnie Mouse Beach Towel at the gift shop! It’s unclear how new this towel is to the parks but since it stood out to us during a recent visit we wanted to share it with you. Beach towel This towel is $24.99. You can also get it online by clicking here! Release DATE Announced for the Stitch Crashes Pocahontas Disney Collection! Here’s When You Can Buy It Online! Magic Kingdom Attraction Updates Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is currently down for refurbishment, but the Cast Members have made the area in front of the ride a lot of fun by adding little messages on the pavement with tape. We couldn’t help but giggle at this one: Maybe the goat is why the ride is down? There was also a “Test Yer Skill” Ring Toss game… Test Yer Skill …and even Hopscotch! Hopscotch You gotta’ give Cast Members some credit for making a ride closure so fun! Here’s More About The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment Those are all the updates we have for now, but stay tuned because we’ll be back soon with more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What’s your favorite thing to do in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Goat Wranglers Wanted(??) and PeopleMover Socks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ve been reading Star Wars novels and comics since I was a kid, because I love how they take me deeper into this universe I first saw in movies and later in TV series. What I’ve always appreciated about Star Wars is how it’s really one big story – everything fits together in an extended […]View the full article

Crowds have been weirdly high in Disney World this January and February — a time that is normally known as the “slow” season — and it doesn’t look like things are going to calm down any time soon! Yikes We saw a ton of people in the parks in late January and pretty consistently throughout February so far. There was even a day where it took us twice as long just to get inside Magic Kingdom. The wait times have also remained high for this time of year. And, since Presidents Day Weekend is kicking off today, there are a TON of people in the parks. Long weekends are usually more crowded than normal weekends in Disney World, but this weekend might be even busier than normal due to a major athletic tournament taking place on property. ESPN Wide World of Sports is hosting the Disney Presidents Day Soccer Tournament, so all of the teams and their families are in town and will likely be visiting the parks at some point. The line for Tower of Terror was way down the boulevard… Would you wait this long for TOT? …and so was the line for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster! Get ready to ROCK ‘N’ ROLL…in about 90 minutes Time to turn around and check out how busy other areas of the park are. Back into the crowds we go Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular canceled their 12PM show today, which is not good news for crowds, because that show can seat about 2,000 people, but instead, they’re out in the park. Oh no! We decided to head back to Galaxy’s Edge… More people …where we saw that Rise of the Resistance was closed temporarily. This is another ride that can keep a lot of people in line! NOTE: As of 1:30PM, Rise is back open. Rise is closed The stores were also pretty busy back here! Not the most calm environment to shop in Okay, let’s go check out EPCOT! EPCOT Walking into the park didn’t seem too bad. Okay, we’re cautiously optimistic! The entrance did seem a little crowded though, but definitely not as bad at over at Hollywood Studios! This is more manageable It didn’t look like it was that busy over near Test Track, but then we saw the line, which was pretty long. As of 1:30PM, it was at an 85 minute wait. This is when you should hop in that Single Rider Lane if it’s open! Over in The Land pavilion, it was actually pretty chill! We’ll be hanging out here if you need us We walked over to see what the line was like at Journey Into Imagination with Figment… Many others are also going to Figment, apparently …and it was long, too. The ride was at a 30 minute wait as of 1:30PM, which is high for Journey into Imagination. People gotta see that little purple dragon! In front of the Mexico pavilion is was very crowded. But, this area is known for being a bottleneck, meaning it packs people in closer, making it look busier. Whoa! The Germany pavilion was definitely busy, but it didn’t look as bad as the areas we saw in Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. We can handle this! And, the same goes for the Italy pavilion! Not terrible! We’ll be updating this post throughout the day with more crowd updates and pictures, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the unusually high wait times we saw last week Check out our video to see what we wished we would have known before going to Disney World with in these high crowds! 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. When is your favorite time of year to visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Crowds in Disney World Right Now Are Something You Have to See to Believe first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is 2022 going to be the year of the BEST Minnie ears that Disney has ever made? Well, you’ll have to be the judge, but we’re off to a good start! So. Many. Ears. So far this year, we’ve seen new color trends, ears inspired by characters, and even some for obscure holidays! But now there’s a new pair to add to the list — a stunning pair of ears made just to celebrate 2022. We had these ears teased a while back on TikTok, and we’ve been waiting to see when they would finally arrive in the theme parks. Today, we found them inside The Emporium at Disneyland Park, and we’re sure you can probably feel our excitement radiating through your screen! Wow, that just took our breath away. The gorgeous new design is highlighted with a shimmery blue bow in front of sequined ears. And those sequins remind us a little bit of New Year’s confetti with all the different colors that blend together — they almost look like something you’d wear to a birthday party! They’re SO sparkly!!! Although, if these were supposed to be here in time for the new year, they’re about two months late. A little late to the party, my friend. You can pick them up in the park for $29.99. We haven’t seen them in Disney World yet, but we’re hoping that they arrive really soon…we know they’re going to be popular! And the headband has the 2022 Disney logo emblazoned on the side — you’ll never forget what year you got them, so they’ll be the perfect way to remember your magical Disney vacation! We’ll keep looking out for more new ears in the parks and online, so stay tuned to DFB. We’re here to keep you up-to-date on all the hottest Disney merchandise! Click Here to Check Out ANOTHER New Pair of Ears We Found This Week! 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 Would you buy these Minnie ears or not? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney's New Minnie Ears Were Worth the Wait! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article