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Buffets are BACK at Cape May Cafe, but you might cry when you hear this news. Cape May Cafe Cape May Cafe is located in Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and it reopened last year with a family-style menu. Now buffets have officially returned, and we got to try breakfast AND dinner. The BIG dinner question on our minds was very clear — what’s the situation with the crab legs?? Well, we have an answer, and you’re probably not going to like it. We made were so excited to get our hands on some endless crab legs, which have been a classic favorite buffet dish at Cape May Cafe for a long time. When Cape May Cafe reopened with a family-style menu, we noted that crab legs cost extra, but we were hoping that endless crab legs would return once the buffet reopened. So we headed to the dinner buffet with visions of unlimited crab legs in our heads, only to find…they’re not unlimited. 1 lb of Crab Legs You can now “upgrade” your buffet meal and pay $29.99 per pound of snow crab legs, on top of the $42 price for the dinner buffet. Another seafood extra available at Cape May Cafe is Maine lobster, which will set you back an extra $42 for a pound and a third of lobster. There’s no limit to how many pounds of snow crab legs you can order, but you’ll be charged $29.99 for each pound. That can add up quickly if you have several hungry people at your table ordering crab legs! This will set you back $30 So is it worth it? That’s up to you to decide, but make sure you budget your meal accordingly if you really have your heart set on Cape May Cafe crab legs. Stay tuned to DFB for a FULL review of Cape May Cafe’s returning buffet! 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 just as sad as we are? Tell us in the comments! The post Say Goodbye to Endless Crab Legs at Cape May Cafe in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Love is in the air! This year, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is excited to unveil another iconic symbol for the brand – the very first Disney Fairy Tale Carriage at Disneyland Paris.View the full article

The Shades of Green Resort, the Military owned and operated Resort on Walt Disney World Property discontinued their popular Stars and Stripes Passes. These special tickets were a length of stay pass that included theme park admission for the number of days on the ticket, the ability to park hop, and a limited version of […] The post Shades of Green Discontinues Stars and Stripes Passes appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

With Spring Break right around the corner, you might be thinking of a week at the beach … an idea we can definitely get behind, especially if you are considering a vacation at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. View the full article

In case you haven’t heard our explosive cheers of excitement these past few months, shows and entertainment have been making a BIG comeback in Disney World! We Daisy! Fireworks, parades, festivals, and performances have been roaring back to life in the Most Magical Place on Earth, and we’re here to round it ALL up for you! Absence truly makes the heart grow fonder. And there’s just something about being deprived of live entertainment for so long during the pandemic that made us love and appreciate this particular brand of Disney magic so much more! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at Disney Very Merriest Now that shows are making a comeback — and new shows are in the works! — it’s an apt time to round up a full list of Disney World showtimes in Magic Kingdom! NEWS: Parades Are Now Available With Genie+ in Disney World! The Dapper Dans When it comes to quintessential entertainment in Magic Kingdom, it doesn’t get any more iconic than The Dapper Dans! Dapper Dans! This well-dressed quartet, clad like an Americana troupe of crayon colors, is as essential to Main Street, U.S.A. as a Mickey Cinnamon Roll. Dapper Dans The musical men can be seen jazzing up Magic Kingdom seven days a week, several times a day: 9:05AM 9:45AM. 10:25AM 12:20PM 1:35PM 2:45PM 3:40PM Times are subject to change so, if you want to watch the Dapper Dans while eating iconic popcorn on Main Street, U.S.A. make sure you double-check showtimes during your visit through the My Disney Experience App. If you miss their traditional showtimes, you can also catch them at the daily Flag Retreat Ceremony. This patriotic presentation usually occurs around 5:00PM at the Main Street. U.S.A. flagpole just in front of the Train Station. VIDEO: The Dapper Dans Put on a SPECIAL Performance in Disney World Today Disney Enchantment One of the splashiest new showtime additions in Magic Kingdom was the NEW Nighttime Spectacular, Disney Enchantment! Disney World is always evolving! Described by Disney as a “fireworks spectacular that empowers you to believe in yourself and in magic,” it debuted on October 1st, 2021, in honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and it’s been lighting up the skies ever since, starting at 8PM! The BEST Restaurants for Fireworks Views In Disney World Let the Magic Begin On the opposite end of the spectrum, Let the Magic Begin is the ideal way to START your day in Disney World! ©Disney The opening ceremony celebration kicks off each morning, right before the park officially opens, at 8:55AM, with a Mickey-led musical number in front of Cinderella Castle. This is a fun and magical way to start your day in Magic Kingdom than with a song and a show with some of our favorite characters! You might find yourself shoulder-to-shoulder with your fellow park guests, but if you don’t mind crowds, this is a great way to see some characters without waiting in line! NEWS: An UPDATED Stage Show is Coming to Magic Kingdom! Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade We LOVE a good Cavalcade, especially one that shimmers! Magic Kingdom’s newest Cavalcade, Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade, began in honor of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, and it’s been an EPIC hit ever since! We love you, Mickey! The colorful, EARidescent show runs daily through Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Main Street, U.S.A., featuring Mickey and Minnie and friends, all clad in their EARidescent ensembles! Queen Showtimes take place at: 10:35AM 11:55AM 2:05PM 3:50PM 5:40PM Again, if this is cavalcade you have to see, make sure you check the times in the My Disney Experience, and Disney Genie (the free version!) will also have updates and reminders in the Tip Board feature. See the NEW 50th Anniversary Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom! Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade is HERE! And it’s got some of the most unique Disney characters we’ve ever seen together! Cuddly characters This all-new cavalcade debuted on February 11th, the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade starts its journey from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A., with the MOST characters of any Cavalcade to date! These include Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book, Merida from Brave, Moana, and The Incredibles! Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade You can catch this new cavalcade with its assembly of characters, music, and dances at: 11:25AM 2:25PM 4:00PM 5:50PM You’re sure to tap your toes and enjoy this fun experience with some new and rarely seen friends! FIRST LOOK at the NEW Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom A Royal Princess Processional If princesses are more your vibe and you connect with the royalty from Fantasyland, then you’ll want to grab the showtimes for A Royal Princess Processional. Royal Princess Processional A great way to see most of the Disney princesses all at once. You can expect appearances from Ariel, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Belle, Elena of Avalor, Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Mulan, or Merida. Royal Princess Processional Showtimes occur daily at: 11:15AM 2:15PM 3:40PM 5:15PM So if you or your little princess need to wave to their favorite Disney royal, make note of these times and confirm during your day in Magic Kingdom with the My Disney Experience App. The SECRET Way to See Most of the Princesses at Once in Disney World! Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Another NEW show coming to Magic Kingdom is Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire, which starts February 25th! Hey, lovebirds! Held in front of Cinderella Castle, it’s a musical collection of classic and contemporary Disney characters, from Mickey and Minnie to Rapunzel and Olaf, dancing around in the best EARidescent ‘fits! Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Look for showtimes to run at 12:15PM 1:30PM 2:45PM Disney has also announced that the stage show will feature “an all-new, original song entitled ‘Where the Magic Feels Like Home.’” NEWS: Showtimes Announced for Updated Castle Stage Show in Disney World Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade But wait there’s MORE! Starting March 9th, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade RETURNS in Magic Kingdom, promising a vibrant homage to the movies and magic of Fantasyland! We can’t wait to watch the parade again! Showtimes aren’t yet available, but what we can tell you is that lavishly decorated floats will come with beloved Disney characters from movies like The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and Tangled! Festival of Fantasy Parade Also be on the lookout for the Casey’s Corner Piano Player and for the castle to light up as a Beacon of Magic each night! You can also meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater and a few princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland! Well, there you have it! Clearly, live entertainment has made a HUGE comeback in Disney World, with even more to come in the future! We’ll be sure to keep you posted about any updates and news, in the meantime! Just as a note: Showtimes can vary based on weather, parks hours, etc. Therefore, you might see of experience these things at different times on your vacation. Please check out our newsletter for the most up to date Disney World content! NEWS: Festival of Fantasy Parade Return DATE Announced for Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Magic Kingdom show are you most excited to see (or revisit)?! Let us know in the comments! The post A Full List of Showtimes in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

SeaWorld Entertainment will not acquire Ohio-based regional theme park operator Cedar Fair after its offer for the company was rejected. View the full article

If you were watching the Super Bowl the other night, you may have seen some members of the California School for the Deaf Riverside football team during the coin toss, or a clip of ESPN’s video highlighting their trip to the high school championship. From watching the video, it’s clear that the Riverside team has […]View the full article

There’s a new shop in town — in Disney Springs! Disney Springs A popular jewelry store just opened in Disney Springs, and we also found a new…meaty cannoli (??) and a very unique way to propose. Let’s get into it all the news from Disney Springs! Disney Springs Food Update Vivoli il Gelato is known for its gelato and sorbet, but you’ll also find espresso drinks, tarts, and even cannolis. We tried the Maple Bacon Cannoli for $7, and y’all…it was something. This bacon-wrapped cannoli is filled with maple bacon-flavored cannoli cream, and although we loved the plain cannoli shell, the rest of it didn’t really work. Maple Bacon Cannoli There was a whole LOT of bacon, and it wasn’t candied bacon, so you’re getting a very strong pork flavor. The cream was sweet but it melted quickly because it wasn’t fully set, and there were more bacon chunks in the cream. Overall, it was kind of unpleasant to eat. If you really love bacon, you might enjoy this, but otherwise — you probably want to steer clear. Check out our review of an Il Vivoli Gelato Valentine’s Day creation! We also found an unlikely way to propose in Disney World — with Joffrey’s Coffee latte art! You can get a variety of latte art at the Joffrey’s location in Disney Springs, including special offerings like this one that says, “Will you marry me?” Would you propose with a latte? It would be quite the engagement story to tell! Check out more Joffrey’s latte art here! Disney Springs Construction Update The Kendra Scott store has officially opened! Here you can shop for tons of jewelry, including both customizable and engraving options. This location also works with the nonprofit organization Inheritance of Hope, and a percentage of all purchases will be donated. Kendra Scott is open! We spotted a huge range of jewelry fit for a variety of tastes, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and much more. Head to the Town Center area of Disney Springs to get your jewelry fix at Kendra Scott! Check out photos and videos from the Kendra Scott opening here! Disney Springs Merchandise News Disney Style At Disney Style, we spotted a new Baymax Collection! This collection includes a hoodie, a variety of t-shirts, and sweatpants, all featuring a graffiti art style. They look so comfy! Baymax Collection In more cozy news, there was also a new Robin Hood Set, including a hoodie and sweatpants with a green flannel design. And there was a Chip ‘n Dale Set too, with a zip-front sweatshirt and matching cozy pants. Robin Hood and Chip ‘n Dale Sets And check out this Tomorrowland Collection! We spotted a Tomorrowland t-shirt, a Space Mountain t-shirt, a Tomorrowland hoodie, a PeopleMover shirt, and a Tomorrowland Dreamer sweatshirt. Which one is your favorite? Tomorrowland Collection And that’s all the news from Disney Springs! Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Check out which restaurant recently reopened in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Disney Springs recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney Springs: Shop at a New Store and Propose With a Latte! 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. Who knew that when Frozen was first released, one of the breakout stars would be a…snowman? Who doesn’t love Olaf? Of course, that has a little something to do with his voice actor, Josh Gad, who put a lot of personality into Olaf’s voice and dialogue. Now, Olaf is EVERYWHERE — we see him on a LOT of merchandise, he has his own meet and greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and he even has his own show of hilarious shorts on Disney+ called Olaf Presents. If you’re a fan of Olaf Presents, you’re going to want to know about some new merchandise now available on shopDisney. ©Disney Yes, you can now get Olaf Presents T-Shirts with Olaf in costumes being his generally funny self. There’s the Olaf Presents The Little Mermaid T-Shirt, with Olaf in a mermaid tale talking about his “thingamabobs.” ©Disney This shirt is also customizable! You can choose the color and style. Grab it now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Olaf Presents The Little Mermaid T-Shirt Olaf goes to Pride Rock on the Olaf Presents The Lion King T-Shirt. Look at his lion’s mane made of leaves — he looks just like Simba, right? ©Disney Choose your style and color and grab this shirt for $24.99 Click Here To By The Olaf Presents The Lion King There are also a few shirt options for kids like the Olaf Presents Tangled T-Shirt. Here Olaf has DREAMS that include a long purple dress and a long blonde braid. ©Disney You can also choose a style and color for this shirt — it’s $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Olaf Presents Tangled T-Shirt For Kids So if you’re a huge fan of Olaf and his show, be sure to stop by shopDisney to grab some fun shirts. We’ll also let you know if we spot any other new Disney gear, so stay tuned. ALERT: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ is Coming BACK To the Big Screen! Learn More 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 was your favorite episode of Olaf Presents? Let us know in the comments! The post These NEW T-Shirts Feature Disney Princesses…But Not Like You’ve Ever Seen Them Before first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With all the buzz about the success of the Encanto soundtrack, we had to wonder — what Disney movie has the BEST music? ©Disney There are a LOT of Disney soundtracks that slap but how do you, dear readers, feel about Disney music? We asked our readers, which Disney movie do you think has the best MUSIC? We reached out to our readers on our Facebook page (give us a follow if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and received some BIG responses — as one reader said, “This is akin to choosing a favorite child (or a favorite cat)… I won’t do it!” We get it! So what movies made the list? Moana Moana was a popular response from our readers! As one reader put it, “love the songs and the background/soundtrack music.” Moana was released in 2016, with songs written by Opetaia Foa’i, Mark Mancina, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, with the score by Mancina. ©Disney You try not singing along with “How Far I’ll Go” or “You’re Welcome!” “How Far I’ll Go” was nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, and the Moana soundtrack peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Check out a FULL tour of the new Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Tarzan Tarzan was released in 1999, with the songs composed by legendary musician Phil Collins, and the score by Mark Mancina. A reader commented, “my wife and I vote for Tarzan. Phill Collins was awesome with that music.” ©Disney Another reader noted, “Tarzan has the most underrated soundtrack.” They’re not wrong! There’s something about the song “Strangers Like Me” that has us screaming “I WANNA KNOW! CAN YOU SHOW ME??!!” Another song, “You’ll Be in My Heart” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Settle the debate. Which classic Disney movies are the best? Hercules One of our readers was surprised by the lack of Hercules votes, and several other readers chimed in to agree. “I’m shocked at how few have mentioned Hercules! That soundtrack slaps!” The songs for the 1997 Hercules soundtrack were written by Disney Legend Alan Menken, with lyrics by David Zippel. ©Disney Another reader commented, “Hercules and Moana are my favs!” “Go The Distance” is a classic Disney song, and who could forget Megara’s epic “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)” ballad?? Read more about a possible live-action remake of Hercules! Frozen 2 Frozen 2 (not Frozen, surprisingly!) was mentioned a few times by readers, with one reader noting that it might an “unpopular opinion.” Another reader commented, “Each song is so good! I just love that soundtrack!” ©Disney After the smash hit of “Let It Go” from Frozen, we weren’t too sure what to expect from the soundtrack of Frozen 2. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez came back to compose most of the music for the sequel, and the soundtrack reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2019. “Into the Unknown” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and “Lost in the Woods” is a banger! Check out how Olaf’s best part in Frozen 2 got its own show! Encanto Ah, we’ve arrived at Encanto, which has basically been stuck in our heads since it arrived on Disney+. A reader commented, “We love all Disney songs, but the Encanto soundtrack is really good.” In fact, one song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” has reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making it the highest-charting song from an animated Disney movie in 26 years. ©Disney But it’s not just one song! “Surface Pressure” is sat at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and “Dos Oruguitas” has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. As one reader put it, “It’s between Encanto and The Little Mermaid for me! I currently have all of the Encanto songs running through my head all day.” Same, though. Hot take! Some readers would rather have an Encanto restaurant than Woody’s Round-Up. Disney Renaissance Movies Did you think we’d leave out the classics? Many readers said they couldn’t decide between the soundtracks from Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid. It’s time for some nostalgia! One reader said, “For me, I think The Little Mermaid was pretty special, for just the all-around best most singable and creative songs.” ©Disney One reader commented, “I grew up loving The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.” Technically the “Disney Renaissance” took place from 1989 to 1999, and also includes Hercules and Tarzan! What a time for music. ©Disney Another reader voted, “The trio of classics: Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King… Moana really brought back the magic also!“ ©Disney From “Part of Your World” in The Little Mermaid, to “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, “Tale as Old as Time” in Beauty and the Beast, and “Circle of Life” from The Lion King, among MANY other amazing songs, it was truly an incredible time for Disney music. ©Disney As many of our readers put it, can you even decide between these classic Disney films?? Warning! Don’t read this if you’re a Disney movie fan. Mary Poppins And finally, Mary Poppins was a popular response from our readers! A reader commented, “Loving how many are saying Mary Poppins. It truly does have the best music and so pleased I’m not the only one who thinks so.” You’re not alone! ©Disney The classic 1964 musical, starring the iconic Julie Andrews, won five Academy Awards, and many of the songs are still well-remembered to this day. Can you still sing “A Spoonful of Sugar” by heart? And let’s not forget our favorite song after a nonsense word, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” Check out the Mary Poppins-inspired decor at Citricos in Disney World! So what do you think of these choices? You can always give us a follow on Facebook to share your thoughts in the future, and keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! 3 trivia questions only the BIGGEST Disney movie fans can answer! 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 Disney music? Tell us in the comments! The post Our Readers Think These Are the BEST Disney Movie Soundtracks. Do YOU Agree?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney parks aren’t the only places you can find Disney Magic. And we aren’t just talking about Adventures by Disney or the Disney Cruise Line either! Main Street, U.S.A., in Disney World Disney has been invested in several real estate projects outside of their theme parks for a while now, including the Florida communities Celebration (which is no longer managed by Disney) and Golden Oak. Now, they’ve announced a NEW project that will bring Disney magic to communities in many areas across the country. And they’ve already picked out the location for the first community! Disney introduced their new Storyliving by Disney project, which will create “vibrant new neighborhoods that are infused with [their] special brand of magic.” We heard a little bit about this project last year, but now we know a LOT more about the new communities. ©Disney Storyliving by Disney is meant to bring the convenience, high-quality service, and luxury of the theme parks to residents’ everyday lives. The master-planned communities will have “distinctively designed spaces” as well as unique amenities like wellness programs, entertainment (such as live performances and cooking classes), seminars, and more. Clubhouse Area ©Disney Disney has said that these amenities will be available to those who hold a voluntary club membership. So it sounds like you aren’t required to have this membership if you live in the community, but the experiences are only available to those who hold one. Cotino Amenities ©Disney Some Storyliving by Disney neighborhoods will be reserved for residents ages 55+. ©Disney The very first Storyliving by Disney community is going to be in the Coachella Valley in Rancho Mirage, which is in Palm Springs, California. This community is called Cotino, and it will have 1,900 housing units, including condominiums, single-family homes, and estates. Cotino ©Disney According to Disney, this area was frequented by Walt Disney himself and served as a creative outlet and inspiration for many of his projects. Cotino entrance concept art ©Disney Disney hasn’t announced yet what the pricing will be for the housing. From their announcement, it sounds like Disney will be working with other development and home building companies, but Disney will be the face of the project. In addition, Disney’s Cast Members will be running the communities once they open, providing residential services and managing the entertainment offerings. Commons area ©Disney You can watch this video to learn more about the upcoming community or visit the Storyliving by Disney website. Disney is exploring more locations for future Storyliving by Disney communities. Cotino Clubhouse ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for more information about these Disney communities, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see a home designed by a Disney Imagineer! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you live in Disney’s new Storyliving community? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Is Building Master-Planned Communities — Take a Look! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it *wrong* for me to tell you, “Hey! Go ahead and IGNORE these potentially-solid Disney World tips and tricks?” Magic Kingdom Right now, you might be saying, “Uh, duh, of course, it’s wrong AJ!” But by the end of this video, I expect y’all to be singing a way different tune. Check out our video below When To Ignore The Best Disney World Advice. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite piece of Disney World advice. The post DFB Video: When To Ignore The Best Disney World Advice first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of Disney World’s fanciest hotels is about to get even fancier. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Deluxe-level resort, and it’s also on the Magic Kingdom Monorail loop. It has gorgeous lakeside views, some fantastic dining, and prices to match. Now Disney has set the date for some MAJOR refurbishments, which are happening at this fancy hotel soon! We heard before that Disney is remodeling the Big Pine Key building (building 9) of Grand Floridian to change the rooms there into 200 Disney Vacation Club villas. The studios and 1-bedroom villas will sleep up to 5 guests each, and the 2- and 3-bedroom villas will accommodate 9 and 12 guests, respectively. These rooms will be reserved for DVC members. Grand Floridian had 100 DVC villas before, so this refurbishment will triple the available studios and villas. Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World Now, Disney has announced that this refurbishment will begin on March 1st, 2022. It was announced previously that the villas will open this summer (2022), although a specific end date for the construction has not yet been given. ©Disney We’ve already seen some concept art for the new DVC villas, including a look at the resort studios… ©Disney …deluxe studios… ©Disney …1-bedroom villas… One-Bedroom Villa Living Room Area ©Disney …2-bedroom villas… 2-Bedroom Villa ©Disney …and 3-bedroom villas. 3-Bedroom Villa Primary Bathroom ©Disney You can check out more of the concept art here! Click here to see more of the concept art for the new DVC villas. Big Pine Key faces out onto the Seven Seas Lagoon, so it looks like these villas will have great views of the lake and Magic Kingdom. Note that this refurbishment will mean there are fewer non-DVC rooms at Grand Floridian, so it’s possible that it will become more difficult to find availability for regular (non-DVC) rooms if you’re looking to stay here. Make sure to book your stay as far in advance as possible to ensure you get the hotel you want! 1-Bedroom Kitchen ©Disney We can’t wait to check out these new villas when they open this summer. Stay tuned with DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World! Click here to learn about a BIG DVC perk that’s returning to Disney World soon. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to stay in these new DVC villas when they open? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Announced a DATE for the Grand Floridian’s Major Refurbishments first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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I have some big news to share! As more fans look for new ways to make Disney a bigger part of their lives, today we are announcing plans to introduce Storyliving by Disney, vibrant new neighborhoods that are infused with our special brand of magic. Each community will feature distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and Disney’s brand of world-renowned service.View the full article

Feeling overwhelmed by your Disney World trip planning? Not sure where to start when it comes to selecting a hotel for your trip? Been to Disney a hundred times and looking for a new place to stay to spice things up a bit? What hotel should you stay at in 2022? It’s okay. Take a deep breath. We’re here to help. Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower Walkway There are a LOT of hotels to pick from in Disney World — from Value Resorts all the way up to the Deluxe Resorts ( fancy ). Which one(s) might you want to stay at specifically in 2022? Well if you’re wanting to book the best, most magical, hotels in 2022, you’re going to need to know some things first. And we’ve got you covered! So here are our picks for some of the best of the best — these are some top hotels you’ll want to consider booking a stay at in 2022. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (A.K.A. The Star Wars Hotel) If you’re a Star Wars fan, there’s one hotel you’ll seriously want to consider staying at in 2022 (IF you’ve got the budget for it) and that’s the Galactic Starcruiser, aka the Star Wars hotel. The first big disclaimer we have to give is that it isn’t REALLY a hotel. Instead, you’ll want to think of this more as a cruise-type experience. Galactic Starcruiser is a two-night interactive experience aboard a “spaceship cruising among the stars” that will let you live out your wildest Star Wars dreams. There’s a Lot to See and Do Here This interactive stay includes a whole bunch of stuff that’s likely on your Star Wars bucket list –– roleplaying as a character IN the Star Wars universe, interacting with OTHER characters in the Star Wars universe, training with lightsabers, training on the bridge of a starship, and having your actions affect EVERYTHING else on the ship. ©Disney There are unique dining experiences too, including some BLUE SHRIMP?! Is this organic? ©Disney Your experience will also include an excursion to Batuu in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (park ticket, Park Pass, and even some Lightning Lane passes all included), the opportunity to shop for some special merchandise, a fireworks show on the ship(?!), and so much more. Deck 6 Of course, this first-of-its-kind experience doesn’t come cheap — a two-night stay for 2 people starts at around $4,809 total, BUT for hardcore Star Wars fans, the price may very well be worth it. That’s up to you and your groups passions, wants, and needs when it comes to a hotel stay! ©Disney The Star Wars Hotel is set to open in March of 2022 and we’ll be there to cover it ALL and bring you full dining reviews, photos of the inside, and all of our thoughts about the experience. Be sure to check back with us for more details! Click here to see a map of the Star Wars hotel! Disney’s Contemporary Resort You may have stayed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in the past, but if you haven’t been here within the last few months, you really haven’t been here at all. This resort has recently undergone some serious renovations and it’s got an updated vibe you’ll want to check out. When you step inside, you’ll immediately get to see the completely refurbished lobby — it’s drastically different compared to what it used to look like. NEW lobby! The elevators have even gotten a makeover — we love the nod to the Monorail in them now! The elevators even got a new look! But that’s not all. Perhaps the biggest change here is in the ROOMS! A whole new look! Many of the rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are looking shiny and new — and they’ve got an Incredibles-inspired theme. And dare we say that these rooms look pretty…incredible? (Sorry, we couldn’t resist!) Note that the refurbishments are ongoing so you’ll want to make sure that the room you’re booking does in fact feature the updated design! Bathroom Finally, a fantastic new restaurant has opened at the Contemporary. We’re talking about Steakhouse 71! This spot took the place of The Wave…of American Flavors. If you’re looking for a new restaurant to try in Disney World (and especially if you love burgers and French Onion Soup), you’ll want to add this to your list! We’ve been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we keep coming back! Seriously, their dinner is already one of our favorites in Disney World. Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger If you’re wanting to splurge for a special occasion, you can also check out the 50th Anniversary Prix Fixe menu at California Grill. It ain’t cheap but it can be nice for a special occasion (especially with that gorgeous fireworks view). Between the updated lobby, incredible rooms, and new dining experiences, the Contemporary has a lot going for it in 2022 (on top of its access to the Monorail and walking path directly to Magic Kingdom). Click Here to See Why Steakhouse 71’s Dinner is Already One of Our Favorites in Disney World! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Contemporary isn’t the only resort that got an upgrade recently. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has had a bit of a facelift, too! Although the lobby itself hasn’t changed much since the last refurbishment, the entryway has a whole new look… Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort …and there’s a brand NEW monorail station to enjoy! Polynesian Monorail Station Updates Once inside the hotel and headed over to your room, you’ll notice a very distinct Moana vibe going on. Even the hallway is magical! And that’s because parts of the resort, including the guest rooms, have received a Moana makeover! GORGEOUS And trust us when we say, the new rooms are so BEAUTIFUL. Again, be sure and check that the room you’re booking has received all of the updates. Refurbished Guest Rooms at the Polynesian Once you’re done admiring your gorgeous room, you can head over to a massive fan-favorite, ‘Ohana, which has also reopened. And yes, despite some initial concerns, the famous ‘Ohana noodles have returned! We love you, ‘Ohana noodles You may also be able to get those noodles and even some of the ‘Ohana bread pudding at Tambu Lounge WITHOUT a reservation. SCORE! Just be sure to check and see if they’re available there during your trip as availability can vary. Plus, if you stay at the Poly you can have DOLE Whips EVERY day from Pineapple Lanai (and sometimes there are super cool creations here!). Or you can opt for a drink in one of the most unique bars to ever exist — Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, which has also reopened. There’s a lot to take in here! Overall, there’s a lot to enjoy at the Poly — from old classics that have reopened to new touches. Here’s What Trader Sam’s Looked Like When It Reopened! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Wilderness Lodge isn’t a new hotel and maybe it didn’t get the kind of more massive renovations that other hotels have had recently in Disney World, but we think it’s seriously one of the most underrated deluxe hotels on property. First, this hotel is just BEAUTIFUL. It’s inspired by the turn-of-the-century lodges from U.S. National Parks. From the impressive lobby to the gorgeous grounds all around the hotel rooms, this resort is breathtaking! Wilderness Lodge And one part of the hotel DID recently get a renovation — the rooms! The guest rooms now have faux wood laminate floors, a new wardrobe furniture piece… Wilderness Lodge Renovated Rooms …theming with characters like Bambi and Chip ‘n’ Dale, and more! Wilderness Lodge Renovated Rooms Plus Story Book Character Dining at Artist Point has reopened, giving guests the chance to dine while saying “hello” to Snow White, the Evil Queen, and more! It’s a unique character dining experience with some more different characters than you’re used to normally seeing at other spots and some seriously incredible food! Hi, Snow White! There have always been lots of reasons to love Wilderness Lodge (like its design, its location — being not too far from Magic Kingdom with boat access to the park, and other things), but now there are just a few more reasons why you might want to stay here! Click here to see our FULL review of the Story Book Dining! Walt Disney World Swan Reserve If you want to stay in a brand NEW hotel at Disney World, you may want to book a stay at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, which officially opened its doors in late 2021! This hotel is SWANKY, and we mean that in the best possible way. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve The Swan Reserve is a boutique hotel that is NOT owned by Disney, but is instead owned by by Marriott. And yes, that means you can use Marriott rewards points to book a stay here! Like the Swan and Dolphin, it counts as a deluxe hotel at Disney World, which means guests get deluxe perks, like Extended Evening Hours at the parks. Swan Reserve It’s a very GRAND hotel and when it comes to location, it can’t be beat. It’s within walking distance of EPCOT, as well as the other EPCOT-area hotels and Disney’s BoardWalk. It’s a bit of a longer walk, but you can also walk from here to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The rooms also deliver on views since EVERY room has floor-to-ceiling windows! Suite And if it’s food you’re after, there are FOUR new dining spots here — the full-service restaurant Amare, a poolside bar called Tangerine, a grab-and-go option called Grounds, and a lobby lounge called Stir. Amare Plus this hotel is close enough to the other EPCOT-area hotels that their dining options are easily available, too! Click Here to Take a FULL TOUR of the Swan Reserve! If you’re booking a stay at Disney World in 2022, these are some of the hotels you might want to add to your short list! Hotel reservations can be pretty hard to come by right now (at least for some spots), so you’ll want to get booking early for your trips. Want more hotel ideas? Check out our video below for more details about picking the BEST Disney World hotel for you in 2022. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World hotel news, so stay tuned! Click here for info on all of the discounts and deals that could help you SAVE on your next Disney World hotel stay! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a Disney World hotel stay booked for 2022? Where at? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Disney World Hotels You've Got to Check Out in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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THIS IS A RED ALERT FOR ALL BUFFET FANS! Cape May Cafe Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort reopened last year, but it came back with some changes! Instead of offering a buffet for breakfast and dinner, it switched to a family-style menu. But that is OVER. Earlier today the buffet service here returned for breakfast, and now it’s back for dinner too. We know what you’re wondering — what about the crab legs?! Well, today we stopped by to see what it’s like! Let’s dive in! Atmosphere Not much has changed here since it reopened last year as far as atmosphere goes (except the buffet line is backkk!), but we’re just as pumped to be back. Cape May Cafe We checked in for our reservation and then waited for our party to be called inside. Buffet On the buffet, there are a variety of Cape May Cafe favorites, including everything from seafood to salad, and there’s even a carving station! Get Ready to EAT The menu online notes that the price is $42 per adult (plus tax and gratuity) and $25 per child (plus tax and gratuity). It also lists some of the items you can find on the buffet, but let’s really take you through it! ©Disney First, you’ll want to grab a plate. Grab One! Then it’s time to grab your food! Hope you’re hungry! They’re brought to you in a bucket with some butter for dipping. Crab Legs And that’s all for now, but stay tuned to DFB for our full review of this dinner experience! We’ll keep you updated with the latest Disney World dining news. Click Here to Check Out Our Experience at Breakfast at Cape May Cafe! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like buffets in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Dinner BUFFET is Back at Cape May Cafe in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has all kinds of hotels, including the All-Star Sports Resort, which features larger-than-life sporting equipment. As fun as this hotel is, it might have some serious competition in Orlando soon! Football field at Disney[‘s All-Star Sports Resort Sports Illustrated is starting their own string of themed resorts, and one going to be built in Orlando! We’ve already got some concept art for this hotel, so now you can check out the hotel’s vibes and offerings. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Sports Illustrated is launching a string of their own themed resorts, which are going to be “premium, lifestyle properties with myriad outdoor activities.” The Sports Illustrated resort will open in Orlando in 2024, according to the schedule on their website. ©Sports Illustrated More Sports Illustrated hotels will open in other locations, including one in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This resort will open in 2022. Punta Cana Hotel ©Sports Illustrated We have some concept art for the Orlando Sports Illustrated hotel, and it looks like this resort is going to have all kinds of fun activities! The images show a baseball field, pools, a lazy river, a “Naskart” track… ©Sports Illustrated …as well as pool bars with TVs showing sporting events. ©Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated hasn’t yet announced an official location for this Orlando hotel. ©Sports Illustrated The Orlando Business Journal reported that other activities at this hotel will include “golf, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, water sports, zip-lining, biking, hiking, and more.” ©Sports Illustrated As you might expect, there will also be live-action sports, restaurants, wellness centers, and entertainment. ©Sports Illustrated We can’t wait to learn more about this hotel soon. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news! Click here to see how many Disney resorts made the “Best Hotels in Orlando” list. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you stay at the Sports Illustrated hotel in Orlando? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Sports Illustrated Is Opening Their Own Hotel in Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it cold and icy where you live right now? Then we’ve got some warm and happy news for you! Castaway Cay The Disney Cruise Line has a few different ships, each with its own unique offerings. Now, Disney has announced the voyages for the Disney Wonder’s 2022 season, which is going to have its longest San Diego season yet! The Disney Wonder will set sail from San Diego beginning in Fall 2022. It will have “3-, 4-, 5-, and 7-day cruises to Baja, Mexico, and the Mexican Riviera.” Disney Wonder This ship has lots of restaurant options (including Tiana’s Place, where you can dine with Princess Tiana), adults-only areas, kids’ clubs, Broadway-style shows, and more. For this year’s season, there will also be some special cruises like Halloween on the High Seas or the Very Merrytime holiday cruises. Tiana’s Place The Wonder’s season will extend into early 2023, so you can even book a cruise for wintertime next year. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship Some of the ports that the Wonder will sail to from San Diego include Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Ensenada (all of which are in Mexico) as well as Catalina Island (an island off the coast of southern California). Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder Bookings for the Disney Wonder’s 2022 season will open on February 22nd, 2022. You can make your reservation at Disney Cruise Line’s website. Keep following DFB for more updates from the Disney Cruise Line. Click here to see an overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line restaurant. 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 Are you going on a Disney cruise this year? Let us know in the comments. The post One Disney Cruise Ship Just Announced Its Longest Season Ever first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a painfully long time since DVC members have been able to attend a Moonlight Magic event — we’re talking YEARS! As Disney begins to bring back live entertainment like shows, parades, and cavalcades, now’s the perfect time to bring back a huge DVC member perk: exclusive PARTIES! GO GO GO! After a loooong period of waiting, we have some exciting news for Disney Vacation Club members! Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic events are RETURNING in 2022! Disney Vacation Club So far, Disney has announced new Moonlight Magic events in three Disney parks: EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In EPCOT, there are currently two upcoming events in 2022: March 17th and March 31st. Get ready for some special events in EPCOT! Later in the year, look out for Moonlight Magic events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 24th, June 16th, and July 14th, and mark your calendar for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s events on July 26th and August 31st. Tree of Life’s “Beacon of Magic” nighttime lighting So what’s included in a Moonlight Magic event? Disney announced that guests will be able to enjoy: Shorter-than-usual wait times for select park attractions Disney Characters sightings Reimagined entertainment Complimentary special treats and delectable delights Complimentary drinks! Keep a close eye on your email! On February 22nd, DVC Members with a Disney hotel reservation on an upcoming EPCOT event date will receive an email with a link to register for the upcoming EPCOT Moonlight Magic events! These events tend to fill up pretty quickly, so act fast! ©Disney For those without a Disney hotel reservation, event registration will open to all eligible DVC members on March 8, 2022 (pending availability). To register, visit the DVC website and select RSVP Online. Make sure that you have your member number readily available! ©Disney Keep in mind that all resort reservations and modifications must be completed by 11:59PM ET on February 20th, 2022. As a general rule for upcoming Moonlight Magic events, registration is required and limited, and a valid Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card and photo ID are required at check-in. According to Disney, complimentary admission to the after-hours event is only valid during the event; if you want to visit a park before the event, you’ll need a park ticket! We’re so excited these events are back! If you plan on visiting one of Disney’s Moonlight Magic events this year, have fun! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! BREAKING: Major Face Mask Policy CHANGE Announced for 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. Have you ever attended a Moonlight Magic event? Let us know in the comments! The post ATTENTION DVC MEMBERS: Moonlight Magic is RETURNING to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you know what’s better than starting your Disney World day with a delicious breakfast? It’s a trick question — the answer is practically NOTHING. Oh yeah, we’re ready! Here at DFB, it’s no secret that we love a good Disney breakfast, whether that meal is on the go or a sit-down experience with a full menu and our favorite characters. And recently, we got the chance to stop by Cape May Cafe for breakfast, where the buffet service has just returned! Atmosphere When we arrived for our reservation, we started by checking in on the My Disney Experience app. We were early, so we had a few minutes to stroll around the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort (can we talk about how AMAZING it smells in here?) and wait for our table to be called. Cape May Cafe There are plenty of seats in the lobby and if you check in on the My Disney Experience app, you can sign up for text notifications when it’s your turn to be seated. However, if you prefer to be closer, you can pop a squat in the seating area next to the Cape May Cafe entrance. There are benches over here that allow you to get a peek into the restaurant. We could already smell the buffet! Cape May Cafe waiting area And by the entrance, you’ll also find a menu with some of the more popular buffet options listed. Breakfast here is served from 7:30AM to 11:30AM, so you can stop by before you head to the parks or enjoy a later-morning brunch. The buffet menu stays the same throughout those four hours. What’s on the menu? Once we received the text that said it was time to return, we were led to our table. When you sit down, you’re given a drink menu with adult beverage options, along with a set of silverware and a coffee mug. The table also has salt and pepper and a few different brands of sweetener — if you want any other condiments, just ask your waiter! Morning cocktails We started our meal with an order of POG juice, which for those of you who don’t know, is passion fruit, orange, and guava. It’s a Disney breakfast staple! Your basic beverages come with the meal since it’s a buffet, and our waiter even brought out a glass of water as a courtesy. Cape May Cafe atmosphere But enough of that, let’s talk about what we came here for — the EATS! Buffet The buffet service here at Cape May Cafe is $25/adult and $14/child for breakfast. Honestly, we felt like this was a far price due to the wealth of options that they have to choose from! Buffet time! The buffet is located in the center of the restaurant and there are four sides to the station, each with different items — there’s really something for almost everyone. To start, one side of the buffet is completely covered in savory options. We’ve got veggies in the form of green beans and a fried-up scramble… Make sure you eat those greens. Or don’t. You’re on vacation! …your basic breakfast potatoes chopped into little cubes and fried… Mmmm potatoes! …and a fun little creation made of poached eggs sitting in a hash brown cup. They’re served with a side of hollandaise sauce. (Beware when picking those little egg cups up — they were a little too big for the tongs and we almost dropped ours!) My my, aren’t we fancy? And it wouldn’t be breakfast without eggs! You can choose between regular scrambled eggs or the slightly more exciting scrambled eggs mixed with steak, onions, and peppers. They have not one, but TWO types of scrambled eggs. Want to level it up yet again?! There’s a build-your-own breakfast burrito option thanks to the warm tortillas stationed right next door. If you’re feeling extra spicy, we found shredded cheese and salsa at other spots on the buffet, so you can really make it fancy! You can make your own breakfast creation! Moving around the corner, we’ve arrived at the fruits and oats section of the buffet. There are two large pots filled with oatmeal and grits that you can dress up with fruit or cheese. (We have a preference for fruit in the oatmeal and cheese in the grits, but if you want to swap that around, you do you! We’re certainly not here to crush anyone’s breakfast mojo.) Can’t go wrong with these two. Next up is the assortment of fresh fruit (we saw strawberries, pineapple, and grapes during our visit) along with tiny little glass jars of overnight oats. These were super cute, but more on that in a minute! We can’t say ‘yum’ enough times. They also offered a plate of Ambrosia Salad with almonds and coconut. It’s not the prettiest thing out there, but we promise that it tastes better than it looks. If you’re a traditional yogurt kind of person, they’ve got vanilla along with house-made granola for topping. Oh, we can’t wait to pile this stuff on our plates. Guests will have some bread brought to their table, but if you want something simple and straightforward, you can find classic dinner rolls on the buffet. Can’t go wrong with bread. Next to that, there’s the carving station. We were told that the meat options here may vary, but during our visit, it was thick-sliced ham. We’re certainly not complaining about that! There wasn’t much left when we first walked by. Moving around the corner yet again, let’s talk about the Disney breakfast classics! It wouldn’t be a breakfast in Disney World without Mickey waffles, but Cape May Cafe offers both Mickey AND Minnie versions on the buffet. Mickey AND Minnie?! Best day ever! Next to that, you’ll find the Brioche French Toast — who can say no to that? Bring on the CARBS. And if you like traditional breakfast eats, they’ve got basic pancakes as well. Don’t worry, your server will bring syrup to your table! A true breakfast classic. The house-made buttermilk biscuits are smaller than regular biscuits, but that just means you can get more of them! And don’t forget to douse them thoroughly in sausage gravy. We’ll take 5 biscuits, please. And this side has more breakfast potatoes and scrambled eggs, plus sausage links and bacon to give you that extra boost of protein. With both of those meats plus all the eggs and the carving station, you could have a really hearty breakfast! Bacon or sausage? Or BOTH?! And finally, the last side of the buffet is home to the crêpe station — yes, you heard us correctly! Here, you can pick up fresh crêpes doused in chocolate sauce and powdered sugar. Crepes!! And don’t worry, they didn’t forget about the little ones. There’s a shorter (and really adorable!) mini-buffet on one corner that has chocolate chip pancakes, tater tots, and more Mickey and Minnie waffles. They’ve even got smaller plates for smaller appetites! There’s a station for kiddos. Last but not least, make sure to stop by the omelet station at the front of the restaurant! If the three different types of eggs on the buffet aren’t enough to satisfy you, then you can have a chef prepare your omelet to order. Want an omelet? WHEW, that was a LOT! Now that we’ve fully covered the buffet, let’s dive in and talk about what we ate! Eats Before we hit the buffet, our server first brought us a basket of bread. What kind of bread? Well, we’re really glad you asked because Cape May Cafe is serving up Salted Caramel Bread with Vanilla Sauce!!! Oh yeah. Pinch us, we might be dreaming. A great way to start any meal! And if you want our honest opinion, it’s every bit as amazing as it sounds! It’s a little sticky because of the caramel, but it’s not too dry, pulls apart easily, and it’s topped with a cinnamon-sugar mixture that makes the top just a little bit crunchy. What a great contrast to the really soft bread! This was seriously SO good. And once you douse that thing in vanilla sauce…WOW. The sauce has the perfect amount of vanilla flavor and it’s not too sweet so it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. They really do make a beautiful pair! Okay, now that we’ve stopped drooling over the bread, let’s talk about the buffet items. We made ourselves a plate with a little bit of each of the most exciting options that we had, and by the time we got back to our table, our mouths were watering. Do you think we have enough food?? To start, we kicked the meal off right with a Minnie waffle — smothered in syrup, of course. You can’t really go wrong here with such a classic item. It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and while the flavor isn’t too complex, it’s a real crowd-pleaser. Starting this breakfast off the right way. Next up we tried the mini crêpes. They’re pretty small, which is perfectly fine if you’re enjoying them amongst other buffet items. They were incredibly chewy and didn’t have a whole lot of flavor. The chocolate sauce was a little overwhelming and had a somewhat bitter aftertaste, so this didn’t end up being one of our favorite things that we tried. Itty bitty crepes! Remember when we said we’d talk more about those overnight oats later? Well, here we are! They’re topped with blueberry, blackberry, and a strawberry sauce that seeps down into the oats as you eat them. The fruit was sweet and a great addition to the mild oats. We really enjoyed the texture of these — they were mushy in just the right way. (That’s not a sentence we ever thought we’d say!) The overnight oats really surprised us. The ham from the carving station was one of the items we weren’t overly enthused to try, but it was way more impressive than we expected. It’s nice to have a break from the same-old bacon and sausage breakfast game, and this ham had the perfect amount of salt and the perfect amount of moisture to bring out that flavor that we were hoping for. Sometimes you get dry and over salted meats at Disney World, but that was certainly not the case here! If we could make one recommendation, we would suggest getting your ham when they put a fresh slab out on the carving station. The first time we grabbed some, it was down to the end of the piece. However, a Cast Member brought a plate with freshly cut pieces after we sat back down, and those were the best of the bunch! (Also, aren’t Disney Cast Members wonderful?!) The ham was shockingly delicious. The breakfast potatoes weren’t anything particularly special. By the time we got around to eating them, they weren’t fresh anymore, which meant that they were a little soggy. A little extra salt on them would’ve been nice, but they had a good flavor otherwise thanks to the other ingredients mixed in the scramble. Breakfast potatoes are a staple. And speaking of scramble, let’s talk about that steak and egg scramble! THIS was one of the best things we ate at Cape May, and we totally weren’t expecting it! It’s just eggs scrambled with steak, onions, and peppers, but it was cooked perfectly with fluffy eggs, just enough seasoning, and deliciously fresh ingredients. We actually ended up cleaning this one completely off our plate. This scramble knocked it out of the park! The buttermilk biscuit with gravy was a tad on the disappointing side. The texture of the biscuit was somehow both dry and sticky at the same time. However, adding the gravy on top definitely made it a little better because that sausage flavor was prominent and the consistency of the gravy was juuuuust right. We probably would’ve liked this one more when the biscuit was hot and fresh! The poached egg on top of the potato hash cup was one of the things we were most intrigued to try, but unfortunately, we made the mistake of eating it last. It wasn’t fresh off the grill when we picked it up from the buffet, and by the time we ate our other items, it had cooled to a stagnant room temperature. We tried to look past it, but sadly the temperature wasn’t the only issue. Both the egg and the potatoes underneath needed some seasoning. If you try this one, we recommend getting one from a hot batch, eating it right away, and maybe topping it with the hollandaise sauce for a little extra oomph. Biscuit with gravy and Poached Egg in a Hash Brown Cup And to wrap it up for dessert, what about the Ambrosia salad with almonds and coconut? Based on looks alone, this isn’t the prettiest flower in the garden, but it sure was one of the tastiest things we tried! The whipped cream and fruit combo was just sweet enough to satisfy that dessert craving without having a weird sugary aftertaste. The fruit used (we noticed pineapple, blueberries, and mandarin oranges) was all incredibly fresh. Just note that it might be different fruit options when you visit. We almost went back for a second scoop! It’s not pretty, but it’s SO GOOD. After all that breakfast food, we’re feeling pretty carbo-loaded. But honestly, in the BEST possible way! Nosh or Not? Start your day by filling up at Cape May Cafe if… You’re looking for an affordable meal with a LOT of food. This is much cheaper than some other buffet options and more affordable than character meals, but there are so many items to choose from and it’s all you can eat! You’ve got a group with varying tastes. If you’ve got a bunch of people in your party with different preferences, this should appease almost everyone. There are options for healthy eaters, meat lovers, and even breakfast purists. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! You’re staying nearby or want breakfast before your EPCOT visit. If you’re staying in the EPCOT/Hollywood Studios resort area, this is a great choice that won’t take long to get to. You could also schedule an early breakfast here and then walk over to EPCOT to enter through International Gateway. Skip Cape May Cafe in favor of other eats if… You want a fast meal. Because this is a buffet, it’s likely going to take a little longer than other meals that you may visit during your trip. If you want to just pop in and grab something on your way to a park, this may not be the meal for you. You’re looking for something extra special. While many of the options were very delicious, this probably won’t make the list of meals that you absolutely HAVE to try. There aren’t any characters or special features at the restaurant at this time, so it’s really just a breakfast buffet. (Which is great if that’s what you’re looking for!) You’re not staying anywhere nearby and you’re going to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom. If you’re not staying close to (or at) Disney’s Beach Club Resort and you’re trying to fit in this breakfast before at day at one of the “Kingdoms,” this may mess up your plans. It works out well if you can eat breakfast and then hop on over to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, but it’s not particularly close to the other parks. Overall So let’s break it down! First of all, this meal is a pretty good deal at $25 for adults, considering there are so many different options on the buffet. You can really take your time and try several different items, and depending on your tastes, you could go heavy on the carbs, eat the classic breakfast, try something healthy, or do a completely carnivorous meal. It’s up to you! Is it the BEST breakfast we’ve ever eaten at Disney World? Definitely not. However, there were some really standout items on the menu, like the Salted Caramel Bread, the Steak and Egg Scramble, the ham, and the Ambrosia. (We would probably recommend this restaurant to you for that bread alone!) This meal is a great way to fill up on the classics while getting to try a few unique options at the same time. If you don’t like it, no biggie — just get something else on the buffet! Before the pandemic, Cape May Cafe was home to characters at breakfast. As of this review, characters haven’t returned, so there isn’t much that’s truly unique about this restaurant right now. But that could change before your visit, so check our newsletter for the most up to date content. If you’re staying nearby in the EPCOT resort area, it’s definitely a convenient and delicious option. It’s definitely a must-try for buffet lovers, but until they bring back the characters (which we seriously hope they do!), you don’t necessarily need to go out of your way to stop by Cape May Cafe on your next trip. Click Here to Read Our Review of the Breakfast Buffet at Boma! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Cape May Cafe? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post REVIEW: One of Disney World's Cheapest Breakfast Buffets Is BACK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. We’ve seen several updates to health and safety measures in the past few days. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign in Disney World Disney World and Disneyland are both changing their face mask policies to not require vaccinated guests to wear masks at most indoor locations. Universal Orlando made the same change. And now Canada is updating their testing requirements for most travelers entering the country. According to a News Release from the Government of Canada, fully vaccinated travelers coming into Canada from any country will no longer be required to test for COVID-19. Some will still be selected at random for arrival testing, but even these travelers will not have to quarantine while they wait for their testing results. Airplane This change will go into effect on February 28th, 2022, at 12:01AM EST. Any children under 12 years old who are traveling with fully vaccinated adults will be exempt from quarantine as well. That means they do not have to wait 14 days before going to school, daycare, or other activities. Travel Any unvaccinated travelers are still required to be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival, tested again on day 8 of their visit, and quarantine for 14 days. The government stated that “unvaccinated foreign nationals will not be permitted to enter Canada unless they meet one of the few exemptions.” Airport In addition, you can now use a COVID-19 rapid antigen test (taken the day before your arrival) or a molecular test (taken no more than 3 days before your arrival) to meet entry requirements. All travelers must show a negative result of an authorized COVID-19 test in order to enter Canada. Note that rapid antigen tests taken at home do not meet the requirements — a test must be “authorized by the country in which it was purchased and must be administered by a laboratory, healthcare entity or telehealth service.” Traveling to Canada is changing. Canada is also changing their Travel Health Notice to Level 2 (it was previously at Level 3). According to the news release, “This means that the Government will no longer recommend that Canadians avoid travel for non-essential purposes.” As part of this change, “all Canadian airports that normally receive international flights will once again be able to do so. Currently, only 18 accept international arrivals” (CTVNews). More airports will accept foreign arrivals. It’s possible that we’ll start to see more international guests in the US Disney parks with these changes to travel restrictions. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news that could impact your upcoming Disney vacation. Click here to read more about Disney World’s changing mask policy. 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 traveling to Canada soon? Let us know in the comments. The post Canada Announces Big Changes to COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Requirements first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it just us, or is Disney’s Encanto movie starting to feel like it’s reaching Frozen-level fame? Every so often, Disney creates a movie so charming and fun that we’re left thinking about it weeks — or even months — later. With the audience’s reaction to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” breaking records and a groundswell of love for Mirabel, it’s safe to assume Encanto is quickly becoming a beloved Disney movie. ‘Encanto’ is so fun! If you can’t get enough of the Family Madrigal, we’ve got some good news! Sing it from the rooftops: Encanto is returning to theaters on Friday, February 18th! Encanto is currently available on Disney+, but if you’re looking to experience the movie on the BIG screen, you can visit the movies and see the film in theaters once again. Now that you know all the words to the songs, you can even (quietly) sing along! ©Disney It’s not just the general public showing support for Encanto! The movie has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Animated Feature. You can even find nods to the film in Disney World! EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts dedicated an entire food booth to the Columbian cuisine of Encanto. It’s practically a cultural phenemon! ©Disney What are you waiting for? Grab your dollar store movie theater candy (we won’t tell) and head to the theaters to see Encanto! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, updates, and more! If You’re Still Talking About Bruno, We’ve Got the Perfect Shirts for You 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 see Encanto in the theaters? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT: Disney's 'Encanto' is Coming BACK To the Big Screen! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney loves to use new technology in its parks, movies, and more. Hondo Ohnaka ©Walt Disney Imagineering Over the years, we’ve seen things like trackless ride systems and stunning animatronics, and there is even more new and exciting technology on the horizon. Disney is known for trying to advance how they tell stories and create experiences, and soon they will be taking it to a whole new level with the metaverse. And now, the company has put someone in charge of its metaverse! The Walt Disney Company has appointed executive Mike White to oversee its metaverse strategy, according to Reuters. They say the info was relayed in an email Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek sent to staff Tuesday. ©Disney Mike White is an executive in the Media and Entertainment Distribution group and has been named the new role of Senior Vice President of Next Generation Storytelling and Consumer Experiences, according to Reuters. He will help define how consumers will experience Disney’s coming metaverse by working alongside Disney’s creative teams. White has 25 years of technology and leadership experience. ©Disney || Metaverse Windows to the Wild Experience “For nearly 100 years, our company has defined and re-defined entertainment by leveraging technology to bring stories to life in deeper, more impactful ways…Today, we have an opportunity to connect those universes and create an entirely new paradigm for how audiences experience and engage with our stories,” Chapek wrote in the email to staff, according to Reuters. ©CNBC Bob Chapek has been talking about Disney’s metaverse for a while now. He’s said that the metaverse is “a combination of multiple elements of technology, including virtual reality, augmented reality and video where users ‘live’ within a digital universe.” Disney is already working on a Disney Theme Park metaverse, which would mix visually enhanced physical reality and virtual space. ©Disney When asked about the metaverse in a recent interview with CNBC, Chapek said that he views it as “a third dimension of the canvas that we let our creative people paint.” According to Chapek, the metaverse will “take all the great things that [Disney has] as a media company…with Disney+ and use that as a platform for the metaverse.” Chapek also noted that Disney has something that no one else has — the physical world of their parks. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Chapek said, “if the metaverse is the blending of the physical and the digital in one environment, who can do it better than Disney?” ©Disney || Bob Chapek Former Disney CEO Bob Iger also spoke about how Disney’s metaverse could work, but did note that there is a danger there with certain things like toxic behavior and proper monitoring. Stay tuned to DFB for more info and updates on the Disney metaverse. Click here to read more about Disney’s metaverse Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Disney creating a metaverse? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Appoints Executive to Oversee It’s Metaverse first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article