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Hot diggity dog! Hundreds of Disney VoluntEARS gathered this weekend at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando for “Paws in the Park,” raising more than $12,000 for the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and claiming the title of “top fundraising team.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney World Ambassadors (@wdw.ambassador) […]View the full article

If you’re heading to Disneyland Resort soon, there’s an important face mask policy update you need to know about. Disneyland Things have continued to change over time when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve seen health and safety rules updated, changes made in various spots regarding mask mandates, and updates regarding the Omicron variant and one of its subvariants. Recently, Disney announced a mask rule change for Disney World and now Disneyland is seeing some changes too. Disney has announced that starting on February 17th, face masks will only be required for unvaccinated guests in indoor locations. In other words, starting on February 17th, face masks will become optional indoors for those who are fully vaccinated. Outdoors, face coverings will be optional for all guests. Note, however, that masks will be required for ALL guests (including fully vaccinated guests) in certain indoor settings, including Disney shuttles and in health settings like First Aid. ©Disneyland Again, this change goes into effect on February 17th. Through February 16th, 2022, Disneyland’s current face mask rules will remain in effect. Under the current rule “Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout many attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles and buses.” ©Disneyland You can see more about Disneyland’s mask policies below in terms of what masks are and are not allowed. ©Disneyland This change comes on the same day as Disney announced a similar policy change in Disney World, and just a few days after Universal Orlando made a change in its mask policy. Additionally, the indoor mask mandate that was established by California state officials lasts through February 15th and will officially be over on February 16th. More from Disneyland’s Updates ©Disneyland Here are some essential terms you’ll need to know about. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines someone to be “fully vaccinated” a certain period of time after they’ve received their primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine. ©CDC When it comes to the CDC’s mask recommendations, you can read more about that here and see the screenshot below. The CDC recommends that even those who are “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines (meaning they’ve received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including booster doses when eligible) wear a mask “indoors in public [when] in an area of substantial or high transmission” to “maximize protection and prevent possibly spreading COVID-19 to others.” Additionally, the CDC recommends that those who are 2 years old or older and are not “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines wear a mask indoors in public. ©CDC Orange County, California, which is where Disneyland is located, is in the “high” transmission category. That means the CDC does recommend that everyone in the county wear a mask in public, indoor settings. ©CDC Looking for more COVID-19 information ahead of your next trip? Check out our links below. See a full list of travel restrictions and border closures due to Omicron Free COVID-19 at-home tests are now available See where and how to get free N95 face masks in the U.S. In case you missed it: travel mask mandates have been extended in the U.S. The situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Check back for the latest info. Click here to see what else is new at Disneyland Resort. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disneyland Resort Eliminates Mask Mandate in Most Locations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Starting Thursday 17 February 2022 both Walt Disney World and Disneyland are dropping the requirement for indoor face masks! Outdoor face masks were dropped late in 2021. This follows Universal Orlando dropping face masks on 12 February. Disney just announced minutes ago: Face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in both outdoor and […] The post Disney Drops Face Mask Requirement appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Starting Thursday, vaccinated guests visiting Walt Disney World will be able to go maskless at indoor locations at the resort, including attractions, shops and restaurants. View the full article

Disney doesn’t really have a hard time dominating the box office. Avengers Photo Op With properties like Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more, many of the most successful movies at the box office have been Disney movies. Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home has been doing incredibly well at the box office, and the movie just broke a major record that was previously held by another Disney property. Spider-Man: No Way Home has officially unseated James Cameron’s 2009 movie Avatar to become the 3rd-highest grossing domestic box office release in history, according to Variety. ©Marvel The Marvel movie has collected a total of $760.988 million so far (according to Deadline), bumping down Avatar and its $760.5 million to 4th place at the North American box office. Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Spider-Man: No Way Home has been enjoying an incredible run since premiering in December of 2021. Its domestic box office ticket sales are 3 times more than the next highest-grossing movie of the pandemic era, which is Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with $224 million, according to Variety. ©Marvel So, can Spidey catch up to the top 2 highest grossing movies on the domestic box office list? Well, it would take a lot. No Way Home would have to make an additional $100 million in ticket sales to catch up to the number 2 spot, which is Avengers: Endgame with $858 million. And, in the number 1 spot is Star Wars: The Force Awakens with $936 million, so it’s unlikely Spider-Man will get up to those numbers, especially in the middle of a global pandemic when not as many people are going to the theaters. ©Marvel “Though Spider-Man: No Way Home benefits from a much higher average ticket price than Avatar, this does not detract from the enormity of this achievement coming during a pandemic-impacted marketplace…It would have been unimaginable just a few months ago to think that the latest Spider-Man film would even have a shot a leapfrogging over Avatar, which has been a mainstay on box office Mt. Olympus for over a decade,” saysPaul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst with Comscore, according to Variety. ©Disney Globally, Spider-Man: No Way Home is the 6th-highest grossing movie of all time with $1.8 billion. The top 5 spots belong to Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avatar, and Titanic, which have each made over $2 billion in worldwide box office sales. No Way Home doesn’t have a release date in China, and without the country’s ticket sales, it might be unrealistic for Spidey to cross the $2 billion mark, according to Variety. ©Marvel || Avengers: Endgame But, Spider-Man: No Way Home still has plenty of accomplishments to be proud of, like the 2nd-biggest domestic debut in history with $260 million in ticket sales, as well as the 3rd-largest global debut with $600 million, both in the opening weekend alone. ©Disney/Sony Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and entertainment. Click here to see the teaser trailer for a fun new movie coming soon to Disney+! Check out if you should go to Disneyland in 2022: Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen Spider-Man: No Way Home yet? Let us know in the comments! The post 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Just Dethroned 'Avatar' at the Box Office 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 have seen many changes made to Disney World’s health and safety guidelines over the past several months. Mask Sign at Magic Kingdom Travel restrictions continue to be updated, mask policies continue to change, and we’ve seen airlines cancel flights due to employee COVID-19 cases. The most recent changes to Disney World’s face mask policy were made back in 2021, when Disney World reinstated its mask policy for all indoor locations and on most Disney World transportation, and then updated some rules regarding outdoor rides. Now, that policy is about to change again. Disney World recently announced that soon it will no longer require face masks in most places for fully vaccinated guests. This new policy will go into effect on February 17th, 2022. Beginning on February 17th, masks will be optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors. Disney’s policy does say that they “expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations.” Disney Mask Disney’s policy also notes that “Face coverings will still be required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner.” ©Disney Through February 16th, 2022, Disney World’s current face mask policy will continue to be in effect. Under that policy, masks are required for ALL guests (regardless of vaccination status) in all indoor locations and in most Disney transportation. ©Disney This change from Disney comes just days after Universal Orlando also modified their mask rules to no longer require masks for fully vaccinated guests. Universal still encourages non-vaccinated guests to continue wearing masks indoors. ©Universal Orlando The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that “Fully vaccinated means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines.” You can see the specific time periods identified in the chart below from the CDC. For example, you’ll note that for Moderna, “fully vaccinated” is defined as 2 weeks after the final dose in the primary series. ©CDC Looking for some COVID-19-related updates ahead of your next Disney World trip? Check out our links below for more information: Cases of the stealth Omicron COVID-19 subvariant have been reported in Florida Click here to see updates about travel and COVID-19 when it comes to Disney World and Disneyland A second COVID-19 testing site has opened at the Orlando International Airport Free COVID-19 at-home tests are now available See where and how to get free N95 face masks in the U.S. Could Disney World close again due to COVID-19? Click here to see our thoughts We’ll continue to look for more updates regarding Disney’s health and safety rules. Keep checking back with us often for more Disney World updates. The Omicron COVID-19 variant and Disney World: Click here to see what you need to know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Major Face Mask Policy CHANGE Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ is making all of our childhood dreams come true! ©Disney || High School Musical The Musical The Series There has been a lot of fun, new original content on the streaming service, but there have also been reboots or reimaginings of some of our most cherished childhood shows and movies. The Mighty Ducks, The Proud Family, High School Musical — all of them have gotten the Disney+ treatment, and it doesn’t seem like Disney is slowing down any time soon! Disney announced back in 2020 that Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers would be getting a feature film on Disney+, and now we have a FIRST LOOK at the new movie! A teaser trailer has just been released of the all new Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers movie! The official poster for the movie makes it clear that this is NOT a reboot — it’s a comeback! ©Disney The movie will debut exclusively on Disney+ on May 20th. It stars actors and comedians Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Saturday Night Live) and John Mulaney (John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid, Saturday Night Live) as Dale and Chip, respectively. ©Disney We have to say, this teaser trailer is making us very excited for the movie! You can check it out below: Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates. Click here to see Disney+’s latest subscriber numbers Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be grabbing your popcorn to watch this movie on May 20th? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: The 'Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers' Disney+ Teaser Was Released (And It's Hilarious) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen a lot of changes in the Disney World restaurants since the parks and resorts first reopened in the summer of 2020. Cape May Cafe Restaurants have slowly reopened, character meals have come back in a modified way, and in the past few months, we’ve seen buffets return to Disney World. Today, buffet dining came back to another restaurant! It was announced a few weeks ago that the buffet would soon return to Cape May Cafe, and today we’re here at Disney’s Beach Club Resort to check it out. Buffet service is available for both breakfast and dinner now, and we’re here for the breakfast buffet — what a great way to start out our day! LET’S EAT. Atmosphere When we arrived at the restaurant, we first checked in using Mobile Check-In! It’s pretty simple, your My Disney Experience app will notify you when it’s time to check in, or you can also find your reservation on the app and then check-in. All checked in! Once it was our turn, we were directed to our table in the dining room. We’re ready to eat! Note that Cape May breakfast has been open since May of 2021, the buffet just hasn’t been available until now! We’re going to try this meal now, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for our full review of the breakfast buffet coming soon! We’ll be covering all the dining changes here at Disney World, so keep following along for the latest. Click Here to Learn About More Dining Changes 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. Have you ever been to a Disney World buffet? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Breakfast Buffet has OFFICIALLY Returned to Cape May Cafe in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sports Illustrated is launching a line of resorts for outdoorsy tourists and sports fans, and one of its first hotels is coming to Orlando in 2024. View the full article

Your Disney World trip would not be possible without one group of people: Cast Members! Even Mickey Mouse himself can’t run the parks by himself — it takes a whole team of people to make magic. If you’ve ever experienced a special moment in Disney World thanks to a Cast Member, you can give them a special shout-out to recognize their work. The best part? It’s super simple! Disney World is nothing without those incredible Cast Members! Back in October of 2021, Disney debuted a new way to give a Cast Compliment through the My Disney Experience app. This made it much quicker and easier to leave a compliment, but the new system wasn’t perfect. Now, Disney updated the mobile Cast Compliment feature! Let’s take a look at the new process. In the past, the mobile Cast Compliment process was pretty basic. The app allowed you to describe the reason for your compliment and select a location, but there was no place to specify the Cast Member who made your day a little better. What’s the point of a Cast Compliment if you can’t even talk about the person who helped you?! Cast Members are the BEST! Luckily, Disney listened to guest feedback and changed the Cast Compliment system! Now, guests can give special, personalized recognition to Cast Members by entering their first name, hometown (or college), and date of interaction! Don’t worry, though; if you didn’t see the Cast Member’s name, you can still leave a compliment by describing the location! ©Disney To leave a mobile Cast Compliment, visit the My Disney Experience app and search “Cast Compliment.” From there, you can enter the reason for your compliment, the location, name, hometown, and date of your interaction! ©Disney From the littlest interaction to a major vacation-saving tip, Cast Members are GREAT at helping guests in Disney World! Hi, Cast Members! If you have a great experience with a Cast Member, give them a shout-out. Making magic is one of the best parts of being a Cast Member, so spread the love whenever you can! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates! 7 of the BEST Pieces of TRIVIA We’ve Heard from Disney Cast Members 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 left a Cast Compliment? Let us know in the comments! The post Giving a Cast Compliment in Disney World Just Got EASIER! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last week, Disneyland Paris invited its cast members to discover and experience a preview of its upcoming 30th Anniversary celebrations during a unique event created exclusively for them! As the 30th Anniversary unique theme song, “Un Monde qui s’Illumine” filled the expo, cast enjoyed an exclusive preview of all that is to come starting March […]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. Don’t try to lie to us — we know we’re not the only ones who do a little “window shopping” online and somehow end up with 20 things in our cart (weird how that happens, right?). We’ll just window shop…maybe… While you’re on your virtual shopping spree, we’d love to help you save a little cash! So we rounded up some of the best deals you’ll find on Disney souvenirs from Amazon. Let’s dive in! There are items for your home, toys, games, LEGO sets, and more. Minnie Mouse Tumbler We’re starting out our list with an everyday essential — the Minnie Mouse Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler! This is a 25-ounce, vacuum-insulated tumbler with a reusable straw and splash-proof lid. It has colorful polka dots and Minnie Mouse designs all over. ©Amazon It’s normally $23.06, but you can get it for $17.11 right now, which saves you $5.95. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Travel Tumbler. LEGO Disney Princess Set We also found a Disney Princess Storybook Adventure Building Toy. This playset folds open and closed like a book, but inside you can build a castle for Ariel, Belle, Tiana, and Cinderella. You can use the stickers to customize the castle, and it also includes accessories like a chariot, Lumiere, and a frog. ©Amazon The set has 130 pieces and is recommended for kids ages 5 and older. It was $24.99, but you can get it for $20 now, which saves you $4.99. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Storybook Adventure Toy. The Mandalorian LEGO Set If your kids aren’t all that into Disney princesses, maybe they’d prefer this Star Wars LEGO set, which is themed to The Mandalorian. You can build the Imperial Armored Marauder, which is a ship from Season 2 of the show. ©Amazon This model has 4 stud shooters, 2 foldout blaster cannons, a cockpit for the minifigures, and a cabin as well. The set has 478 pieces total and is meant for kids ages 8 and up. ©Amazon It was $39.99, but you can save $8 and get it for $31.99 now. Click here to buy the Mandalorian LEGO set. Minnie Mouse Hooyay Toy For the younger kiddos out there, you can get the Disney Hooyay Minnie Mouse Toy, which teaches kids about letters, numbers, and body parts. The toy is interactive, so little ones can learn on their own as they play. ©Amazon This plush was $27.99, but you can save $6.19 and get it for $21.80 now. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Hooyay Toy. Jungle Cruise Board Game Getting ready for the next family game night? Then you’ll need the Jungle Cruise Adventure Game, which is a board game themed after the beloved Disney parks ride! ©Amazon The game is for 2 to 4 players, and it recommends players be 8 years old or older. ©Amazon This game was $34.99, but you can save $5 now and get it for $29.99! Click here to buy the Jungle Cruise Adventure Game. Marvel Villainous Board Game If your game nights err on the nefarious side, you might be more interested in the Marvel Villainous game. In this game, each player becomes one of five Marvel villains: Hela, Ultron, Killmonger, Thanos, or Taskmaster. ©Amazon You’ll face off against the Avengers to complete your own goals using individual powers. The game is for 2-4 players, ages 12 and up. ©Amazon Marvel Villainous was $39.99, but you can get it for $29.19 now, which saves you $10.80! Click here to buy the Marvel Villainous Board Game Mickey and Minnie Shower Curtain Valentine’s Day might be over, but that just means that a lot of cute merchandise is on sale now! For example, you can get this adorable shower curtain that features Mickey and Minnie Mouse. ©Amazon The curtain is machine-washable and measures 70 by 72 inches. It was $29.99, but you can save $10 and get it for $19.99 now. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Shower Curtain. Whether you’re in need of a gift for someone else or a little something for yourself, we hope this list helps you out during your next Disney shopping spree! Keep following DFB for more updates on Disney deals and merchandise. See ALL of the Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right now. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney item would you add to your cart? Let us know in the comments. The post 7 of the BEST Disney Deals on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Carnival Cruise Line announced it was retiring two more of its ships, it left some ports without a vessel, so now the company has pivoted knocking the cruise ship dominoes down the line including adjustments in Port Canaveral and Jacksonville. 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 Disney’s most fun souvenirs are a mystery… 50th Anniversary Wishable Blind Pack …until you open them, of course! We’re talking about the various souvenirs that come in blind packs around the parks and online. There are pins, Wishables, and even some fun 50th anniversary mini statues. Another item that you see come in a mystery pack a lot are the collectible keys Disney makes, and there’s a new set made especially for foodies! There are NEW collectible keys available on shopDisney! This is the Mickey Mouse and Friends Foodie Series Collectible Key Blind Pack. As you can see, we have Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and Goofy, along with one MYSTERY key! ©Disney We’ve actually already seen these keys as pins, but we haven’t seen the actual keys yet! Since this is a blind pack, you won’t know which key you get until you open it! You can try your luck and aim to get all 6, but you might get some repeats since they’re randomly selected. ©Disney If you want to grab one of these keys, you can get it on shopDisney for $12.99. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise new and updates! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse and Friends Foodie Series Collectible Key Blind Pack! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you collect anything specific Disney merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Foodie Collectible Keys Now Available Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

First, this restaurant was GREAT, and then it was blah, and then it was GREAT again. Crystal Palace And now it’s…well, you’ll see… . Check out our video below Did Disney World Ruin This Classic Restaurant? The Crystal Palace Review 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 thoughts on Crystal Palace! The post DFB Video: Did Disney World Ruin This Classic Restaurant? The Crystal Palace Review first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you want my recipe for the perfect vacation, the ingredients would be Disney + sunshine + making memories with my family. Beginning in Fall 2022 and continuing through Spring 2023, that’s exactly what’s in store for cruisers aboard the Disney Wonder on 3-, 4-, 5- and 7-day cruises to Baja, Mexico and the Mexican Riviera from San Diego. In fact, it’s our longest season yet from this popular southern California homeport!View the full article

Let’s face it — Disney is smart. They have a bunch of tactics to get you to spend money or to keep you coming back for more. But, can you be smarter than Disney? Have you ever noticed the forced perspective here? Disney wants you to spend money. They are a business, after all. There is a reason you exit rides through a gift shop and can pay for things just by using your MagicBand — it makes buying things so much harder to resist! They also use some smart tricks to make you see things differently, like forced perspective and that famous Go-Away-Green paint. But, there are ways you can outsmart Disney, and we’re going to break them down for you! 1. Take the Roads Less Traveled We’re kicking off this advice with some words of wisdom from poet Robert Frost: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Even though Frost was probably (definitely) not talking about Disney World, it still applies here! And, while this poem is generally viewed as a metaphor, we’re going to take it literally and say you actually should use the less popular pathways in Disney World. AH — all those people! Instead of going down the walkways that can get SUPER crowded in the parks, take the paths that go AROUND the crowds! For example, in Magic Kingdom, many people walk through Cinderella Castle to see the beautiful mosaics inside and to, you know, say they walked through the famous castle! It can get very crowded in this particular area, so we wouldn’t necessarily recommend using this path during really busy times like the morning rush or afternoons. Luckily, there are paths on either side of the castle that you can use instead to get where you need to go! Cinderella Castle Walkway Over in EPCOT, it’s a bit more difficult to maneuver right now due to all the construction going on for the park’s huge transformation, but there are still some options! The walkway connecting Future World to the Odyssey (where you’ll find the EPCOT Experience) is still available, and it will take you off the main pathway and over to the Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the EPCOT Experience. This path will also take you into the Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase! Odyssey At Hollywood Studios, there are a TON of bottleneck areas where you can wind up very close to other guests just trying to get where you’re going. If you’re trying to get over to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, go down the path where ABC Commissary is. It can get a little crowded on this pathway, but it’s usually a quicker and easier way to get over to Batuu without people invading your personal space. All clear! At Animal Kingdom there are quite a few secret walkways that you should use even if it’s NOT crowded because they’re usually very peaceful and picturesque! One of these is just to the right of Satu’li Canteen as you’re leaving Pandora: The World of Avatar. It’s a long wooden-looking bridge walkway that will help you move deeper into the park without having to go back onto the main part of Discovery Island. This path exits over in Africa AND you can sometimes see characters coming by on the flotillas in the waterway next to the path! It’s a jungle back here! While these pathways might seem hidden, they are on all of the Disney maps, so take a look if you’re trying to get somewhere while avoiding crowds. But remember, these paths are our little secret! Click here to see over 15 secret walkways to BEAT the crowds in Disney World! 2. Know When Popular Souvenirs are Going to Drop If you want to grab the hottest new merch in Disney World, sometimes you have to get smart. First, you need to know exactly what you’re looking for ahead of time. We’re talking about things like premium popcorn buckets, limited edition items, or some designer Minnie ears. The Figment popcorn bucket is SO popular! Next, you have to find out where these merchandise items are going to be released. Check if they’re in-park exclusives or if they’ll be available online too. Once you figure out the where, now you gotta know the when. shopDisney will usually give you an idea of when the next item in a Disney series is going to be released, but if you really want to secure a certain item, you’ll want to log in to the website as early as you can. Depending on how in-demand an item is predicted to be, this might mean getting up before the sun rises! New merchandise can sometimes be listed on shopDisney around 3AM to 4AM Eastern Standard Time. We know, we know. What about my beauty sleep?! Well, that’s gonna have to wait if you want to snag that popular merch!! Time to get in line! So, how do you find out about these product releases? Well, during Disney media events or press releases about upcoming festivals and other big events in the parks, Disney will usually discuss the new merchandise coming to the parks and (usually) give a timeline as to when you can expect to see those new items. But, if you miss the announcements from Disney don’t worry, because we’ll let you know right here! If there’s a particular item you’re looking for, try searching our DFB posts. And subscribe to our newsletter for updates. We’ll give you the inside scoop on when you should be on the lookout for these items in the parks! A look at some items from the collection For example, recently the Figment popcorn bucket made its way back to EPCOT through Mobile Order and we shared ALL of those updates with you. The Figment popcorn bucket craze is REAL folks! If you subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) you won’t miss a thing! Click here to see Disney’s new Mickey collection! 3. Plan to See TWO Holidays in ONE Trip Yep, you read that right! Sometimes you can get both Halloween and the Holidays all in one trip. If you book your Disney World vacation at the end of October leading into the first week of November, you really can have it all. Magic Kingdom will be in full Halloween mode on October 31st , but as soon as that clock strikes midnight, BAM! IT’S CHRISTMAS! Disney gets to work quickly, transforming ghosts and pumpkins into a holly-jolly winter wonderland. Jack Skellington certainly knows how to do both holidays at once! Disney’s After Hours Halloween event (Disney After Hours Boo Bash) took place from August through Halloween night in 2021. Disney’s After Hours event for the holiday season (Disney Very Merriest After Hours) started on November 8th in 2021, so if that’s the same timeframe for this year, you could potentially go to both the Halloween and Holiday After Hours events in one trip if you so desire. But, that could be a long vacation for you! Note that as of writing, Disney has not yet confirmed whether these specific After Hours events will be returning for 2022 or if we’ll see the return of the previous holiday parties or new events. Be sure to check our newsletter for the latest updates! Disney After Hours Boo Bash If you don’t want a long vacation, what you can do is go to Magic Kingdom during its Halloween After Hours event and then wake up the next morning and go straight back to Magic Kingdom to get your picture with the Christmas Tree and all of the other holiday decor! The Holidays in Magic Kingdom! However, keep in mind that this specific week is also usually “Jersey Week” for Disney World. This is when the schools in New Jersey have their Fall Break and many families will head on down to Florida to check out all of the holiday festivities as well. Add on the fact that it would also be the period near Halloween night, and well, you know where this is headed. The crowds could be pretty significant around this time, but you can still have fun if you do some planning ahead and if seeing that change in the holiday decor is important to you. Just be sure to get those dining reservations and Park Passes as soon as you can and consider using Disney Genie+ to get on some of those popular rides. Click here to see if you should get Disney Genie+ during the Holidays in Disney World 4. Get Groceries Delivered to You Did you know that you can get groceries delivered to you at Disney World?! Well, now you do! There are several different grocery delivery apps that will bring groceries to your hotel without you having to leave the Disney Bubble, like Amazon Fresh, Shipt, Instacart, and FreshDirect. Grocery Delivery If you have a kitchen in your hotel room, making some of your own meals could save you a lot of money! But, this isn’t just for people with a kitchen in their room. You can also order snacks to pack inside your park bag to eat during the day so you don’t order ANOTHER DOLE Whip (but hey, we’re not judging if you do!). Pack those snacks! You can also get microwavable meals from these grocery delivery services. A few Disney World hotel rooms have built-in microwaves you can use, but if you’re staying at one of the standard rooms at a value resort, this might not be available for you. HOWEVER, you can still microwave items at your resort’s food service locations! Microwaves can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis — just ask a Cast Member for assistance. You may also be able to request a microwave, but a PlanDisney response notes that there is usually a small supply and they are prioritized for those requesting them for medical reasons. Microwave and Toaster at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Some good ideas for microwavable meals could be things like instant ramen, oatmeal, soup, or mac ‘n’ cheese! Just make sure you give the delivery service plenty of time to get your groceries to you, because ordering in the morning and expecting your items within the half hour before you leave for the parks is probably not going to work. Click here to see the big hotel news that’ll change how groceries are delivered to you in Disney World! 5. Say “No Thank You” to Upgrades Disney World has a lot of vacation enhancements you can add on to your trip like a Park Hopper, Disney Genie+, Fireworks dessert parties, and more. But, you don’t HAVE to have ALL of these Disney upgrades to have a good time at the parks. Can they make things more convenient? Sure! But sometimes they can end up being a big cash grab for Disney , an expensive experience for you, and not truly necessary for your trip. Our dessert party plate You can outsmart Disney by saying, “Thanks, but no thanks.” Turning down these upgrades can save you a big chunk of change! Instead of spending the money on these “extras”, you can try the “free” version of some of these upgrades. If you want to do more than one Disney experience in a day but don’t want to buy a Park Hopper, you can try spending half your day in a park and then the other half at Disney Springs or doing fun things at your Disney hotel or other Disney hotels. Hang out at your hotel’s pool! If you want to skip some long lines, you can use those single rider lines at certain rides to potentially get you up to the front faster (just know that your party will be split up!). You can also take advantage of things like Early Theme Park Entry or Extended Evening Hours (if you qualify) to get extra time in the parks with less crowds. Expedition Everest Single Rider Line If you want to see the fireworks without being next to hundreds of other people in front of Cinderella Castle, you can try watching them from behind the castle or near the Tangled Bathrooms. You won’t be able to see the projections, but you can still get a great view of the fireworks without being in a sea of people! Fireworks from behind the castle! Don’t get us wrong — some Disney upgrades can be worth the money. Just look over your trip and see if any upgrades are truly going to benefit you and your party in the long run, and whether they’ll be worth the cash for what you want to accomplish. Click here to check out some hidden Disney World extras to see if they’re things that you’d be interested in. And click here to see why you might NOT want certain Disney World upgrades right now. There ya have it! Those are some of the ways you can outsmart Disney World on your vacation, but if you want to know more, check out our video below! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see new ways to save money on your 2022 Disney World trip! 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 any other ways you outsmart Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Ways to Outsmart Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now that the Disney Magical Express is gone, travelers need a new way to get to and from the airport and Disney World. We’ll miss you, Magical Express There are several options, like Mears Connect, the Sunshine Flyer, an Uber, or renting a car. But, in the future, people will be able to take a train from the airport to Disney World! But first, that train has to get to Orlando. The Brightline train is currently working on an expansion from southern Florida to Orlando, and construction just hit a major milestone. Brightline has completed its first major construction zone on its 170-mile extension from West Palm Beach, Florida to Orlando International Airport, according to a press release from the company. ©Brightline The zone completed is Zone 2, which is a 3.5-mile-long section on Brightline’s corridor leading into the airport and represents one of the most complex and challenging areas for construction in the entire project. It has an engineered double track that travels under active airport taxiways and over tug roads running through the heart of Orlando International Airport. ©Brightline This zone also includes 6 bridges, 2 underpasses, and several airport improvements, including a new traffic interchange configuration located north of the airport and the airport’s first roundabout. ©Brightline “Our construction through OIA presented one of the most complex construction efforts of this entire project and our successful completion is a testament to partnership, teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking,” said Michael Cegelis, the executive vice president of development and construction for Brightline. ©Brightline One cool thing about the project is that the steel used throughout Zone 2 and Brightline’s Orlando corridor extension is 100% recycled, American-made steel sourced from Fort Wayne, Indiana. ©Brightline Starting in 2023, Brightline trains will travel through the airport corridor at 35 miles-per-hour before heading east toward Cocoa, Florida, where the trains will reach top speeds of 125 miles-per-hour. ©Brightline The Orlando extension is 70% complete and is scheduled to be done by the end of 2022. But, this is specifically for the line from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to Orlando — the train’s line from the airport to Disney World, which will have a station at Disney Springs, is still a ways out from being completed. ©Brightline According to an article from the Orlando Sentinel from back in early 2021, passenger service from the airport to the Disney Springs station was (at that point) slated to start in 5 years. That means, guests may not be able to ride on those trains until 2026. ©Brightline We’ll keep you updated on this Brightline extension in Orlando, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn more about the Brightline train coming to Orlando 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 think you’ll be using this train to get to and from Orlando? Let us know in the comments! The post The Train Line that will Connect Disney World to the Orlando Airport Hits a Major Construction Milestone first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Beginning today, it will be easier than ever to recognize the people who make magic for you during your visit, as you can now compliment individual cast members – by their first name and hometown – as part of new enhancements to Mobile Cast Compliment.View the full article

You’re sleeping on some of the most DELICIOUS food in Disney World , but don’t worry…we can fix that! Absolutely stunning You likely know Animal Kingdom for its rides and experiences. We do really enjoy a nice day in this park. Seeing the animals (especially when there are new babies out!), riding Expedition Everest 3 times in a row, taking a walk around the Tree of Life to admire the carvings — there’s no shortage of ways to have fun in the park. We also love exploring Pandora: The World of Avatar, which has one of our favorite places to grab a bite to eat — Satu’li Canteen! Come along with us to see if Satu’li is still holding up to its reputation as one of the best quick service spots in this park. Atmosphere Satu’li Canteen is a Quick Service spot that serves up food you might not expect to find in a theme park! It’s themed to be the former RDA (Resources Development Administration) mess hall, but is now “a peaceful dining facility adorned with Na’vi art and cultural items,” as Disney puts it. Satu’li Canteen The whole restaurant is underneath a Quonset-hut structure and there’s actually a lot of outdoor seating here! Wondering what on earth is a Quonset-hut? Well, according to the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation from Washington state, it’s a type of building design that dates back to 1941 and was created by engineers at Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island. The basic structure came with “came with multiple pieces of curved steel ribs for the frame; a one-inch tongue-and-groove plywood floor; wood fiber insulation between an outer shell of corrugated metal and an inner lining of Masonite; plus doors, windows, and a chimney.” Essentially it was a prefabricated structure that became in high demand from a few different military branches. The more ya know! These tables are first come, first served, like most other Quick Service spots in Disney World. Outdoor seating There is also a bunch of seating inside, where you can find the Na’vi details we mentioned before. This is a great spot to refuel in the AC! (Ahhh how we love you air conditioning!) Some really fun details in here! You can find standard tables in here, as well as some booths. Indoor seating From what we’ve experienced lately, there’s usually a decent amount of seating available inside, but keep in mind that crowd levels can impact this. All open! There’s an open grilling station that allows you to see into the kitchen, so you know that they’re actually cooking the food right there. So cool! Since this is a Quick Service spot, there are areas for you to get your own soft drinks… Get your drinks! …as well as tea and coffee. Get your caffeine fix You will also find condiments near the drink station. Allll the condiments And, there are stations in the restaurant where you can dump your trash, put away your dirty dishes and utensils, and drop your tray. Don’t leave without cleaning up! Alright, enough about the atmosphere. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu! Menu The first thing to note is that Satu’li Canteen is essentially only available through Mobile Order right now unless you are paying with cash. If you are paying with cash, then you can ask a Cast Member to assist you. But they do encourage Mobile Ordering (as do many locations throughout Disney World). Place a mobile order! The menu here has been created from “Pandora’s natural abundance,” so it has some unique options. They’re known for their Cheeseburger Pods and their bowls, which have several different variations. You can see the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods listed in the menu below — these are Bao Buns filled with ground beef and some other items! In the bowls, you can get Slow-Roasted Sliced Grilled Beef, Chopped Wood-Grilled Chicken, or Chili-Garlic Shrimp with your choice of base and sauce. Entrees When Mobile Ordering, you can see all of the options for your base and your sauce. For your base, you can choose between Red and Sweet Potato Hash, Noodles, Rice and Beans, a Hearty Salad, or no base. For your sauce, there’s Charred Green Onion Vinaigrette, Black Bean Vinaigrette, Creamy Herb Sauce, or no sauce. ©Disney You can also customize your bowl by removing certain items it automatically comes with, like Boba Balls and Vegetable Slaw, as well as picking the meat temperature if you select the beef. And, you can specify if you want things on the side. ©Disney There is also a plant-based bowl available with Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu. For the kids, there are smaller bowls available that qualify as Disney Check Meals. ©Disney There are also items for kids like a Cheeseburger Steamed Pod, a Cheese Quesadilla, and a “Teylu” which is an All-Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Dough. For dessert, you can choose between the Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse and the Chocolate Cake. ©Disney There are several options for drinks here like assorted fountain beverages, coffee, tea, and the Pandoran Sunrise. ©Disney You can also find alcoholic beverages on the menu, like wine and beer that has been specially brewed just for Pandora (check out that Banshee Pinot Noir and Mo’ara High Country Ale!). ©Disney Now, it’s time to eat! Eats & Drinks Here’s a peek at allll of the food we got before we get started! A feast! We began with a Pandoran Sunrise, which is a non-alcoholic drink consisting of a balance of tropical juices blended with Powerade Melon for $4.99. It’s also garnished with a small slice of fresh pineapple! Such a cool color! The fresh pineapple was great and very ripe, so we got an awesome pineapple flavor from it. The tropical juices definitely came through in the drink and we could taste hints of guava and a lot of acidity from the pineapple. But, we could still tell this is a Powerade-based drink since it does have that underlying flavor of an electrolyte drink. This would probably be great if you’re feeling dehydrated (a good one for the summer!), or if you’re looking for a unique, refreshing drink without alcohol. If you don’t like sweet drinks though or you don’t like the taste of pineapple, we recommend you grab something else as this is definitely on the sweet side and the pineapple flavor comes through! Also, keep in mind that this doesn’t come with refills. So you’re stuck with what is a relatively small amount of drink at that $4.99 price. It is a little bit small though For food, we kicked things off with the famous Cheeseburger Steamed Pods, which are basically Bao Buns with cheeseburger filling! These are $12.79 and are stuffed with Ground Beef, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle, and Cheddar Cheese and served with Crunchy Vegetable Slaw and Vegetable Chips. YUM Unsurprisingly, these beauties are still AHMAZING. It’s all the joy of eating a cheeseburger inside of a delicious bao bun — what’s not to love?! The bao bun itself is a slightly sweet dough that is very soft since it’s steamed. There is a lot of meat inside with a strong flavor of mustard and pickle. Our only complaint? We honestly think there could be some more cheese inside these (DFB wanting more cheese? Shocking! ). We also would like to see what these would taste like with a dipping sauce of some kind! This is a staple for us now These stay warm for a pretty long time and we can count on them to be consistently good. They’re a fun twist on a classic food that makes eating a slightly more adventurous offering easy for those who might not want to venture out of their more “standard” palette. Good amount of food! As for the vegetable chips on the side, they’re really good — they’re seasoned very well and are something different than your typical potato chip. (Not that we don’t love a good, standard potato chip — but sometimes you just need something different, ya know?) And, the slaw was crunchy with a nice tang from the vinegar! You can learn how to make Cheeseburger Pods at HOME here! A peek inside Next, we had the Chili Garlic Shrimp Bowl for $15.49. This is Shrimp tossed in a Chili-Garlic Sauce topped with Crunchy Vegetable Slaw and Boba Balls served with your choice of Base and Sauce. For our base, we got the Noodles and then we topped it off with the Creamy Herb Sauce. Look at all that fooood The shrimp on its own was actually really spicy(!) and it had nice, big pieces of garlic and red chili flakes on it. It was cooked very well as it wasn’t chewy or rubbery at all! The noodles had a really good sesame and soy flavor while not being overly salty. There were also red peppers and onions throughout the noodles, which we enjoyed! Delish The slaw on top is basically the same as the slaw that comes with the Cheeseburger Pods, but we don’t think it goes very well with the rest of this dish. It adds a nice crunch, but it also adds some acidity which we didn’t really think was needed here. The creamy herb dressing wasn’t overly flavorful, but it did really help to calm down the heat from the shrimp when we ate the two together. Overall, we felt like this was the menu item that was the most cohesive when eaten together (except for maybe that slaw on top!). This was probably our favorite dish of the day! Now for the Combination Bowl with Grilled Beef and Chicken. This bowl is $17.49 and has Slow-Roasted Sliced Grilled Beef marinated in a blend of Garlic, Herbs, Red Pepper Spice, and Red Wine Vinegar paired with Wood-Grilled Chicken Thighs marinated in Garlic and Olive Oil. This bowl is also topped with the Crunchy Vegetable Slaw and Boba Balls. For this bowl, we got Black Beans and Rice as our base and the Black Bean Vinaigrette as our sauce. Gotta change things up ya know?! So much going on here The beans and rice are very well seasoned. You can really taste the garlic and cumin flavors, which was awesome. But, these were unfortunately pretty dry on their own. Luckily, the sauce helped add some moisture to the base. It also added some smoky flavors and a slight acidity. The chicken was cooked well and we could tell it was fresh off of the grill (you know that delicious just-off-the-grill smokiness we’re talking about!). Chicken bite The beef was also tasty. It looked a bit more rare in terms of the color, but it wasn’t gamey or truly raw. It had a buttery flavor and really melted in our mouth which was awesome! We liked the beef over the chicken if we had to pick between the two. Beef bite Our one big complaint about these dishes as a whole is that they weren’t exactly served to us piping hot. We’ve experienced that in the past with this location as well. If you’re someone who needs your food to be extremely hot when it arrives, that’s something to keep in mind. While we’d like things to be a bit hotter in terms of temperature, we do feel like the flavors make up for the lack of heat. Overall, if you like a create-your-own meal type of situation, these bowls are where it’s AT. They’re more substantial and feel more like “real” food than, say, eating chicken nuggets 1000 times. So if you’re seeking that “real” food taste without the price of a Table Service meal, this is an awesome choice! The bowls are filling and flavorful and will totally carry you through the day. The only other thing we’ll note in terms of negative things is that if you’re the type of person who can’t stand items from your meal touching each other then steer clear cause this is one everything-is-all-together type of situation when it comes to the bowls! YUM But now it’s time for the one thing you’ve all been waiting for — DESSERT! To finish our meal, we got the Chocolate Cake for $5.79! This is Chocolate Cake with a Crunchy Cookie Layer and Banana Cream Topping. Okay folks. This thing is absolutely delicious! But it’s also a LIE. It’s really NOT a cake, at least not in a traditional sense. If you’re expecting a traditional cake like more of a cupcake-style or something, you’ll be very disappointed. It says it’s a cake, but it’s really more of a mousse, so just go into it knowing that. It’s garnished with a goji berry and a few sweetened pineapple chunks, which were nice! So pretty! The banana cream topping tasted like fresh banana and wasn’t too sweet at all. It reminded us of a banana smoothie since it is served a bit cold! Chocolate “cake?” The chocolate mousse was one of the better ones we’ve had in Disney recently because the texture was spot on! It was perfectly fluffy, light, and airy instead of dense and jelly-like. The chocolate layer on the bottom had crunchy cookie pieces throughout it, which offered a nice texture difference against the fluffy mousse. A look inside We did really enjoy this dessert, but we do think it could be a touch sweeter. It was more on the bitter side when it comes to the chocolate (despite it not being described specifically as dark chocolate). Those sweetened pineapple pieces helped with adding some sweetness, but we do wish there had been more elements adding a sweeter touch. If you like dark chocolate though, this one is for you! But, if you’re expecting a SUPER sweet cake, you won’t find it in this dessert! Nosh or Not Fly a Banshee over to Satu’li if: You’re looking for a larger meal: Particularly when it comes to the bowls, this is a good spot for a larger, more filling and satisfying meal! You get a really good portion of food with those bowls. Considering how much you’re probably already spending on your Disney trip, knowing that you’re getting a good bang for your buck with this meal is great! You want something beyond the “traditional” theme park food: If you’re looking for something that’s a bit more adventurous (and more nutritious than regular burgers and fries might we add) this is a great choice (again, especially when it comes to those bowls). Even with the cheeseburger pods — they feature more standard flavors done up in a unique way, which makes the meal a bit more exciting than your regular theme park fare. You have a large family to feed: The larger bowls could definitely be shareable, and you could even split that order of 2 steamed pods between 2 friends for a lighter meal. It’s also a good spot for groups since the bowls are customizable, meaning everyone can get JUST what they want. Satu’li Canteen Find a different way to fuel your day if: You want more traditional theme park food that’s simple and doesn’t have a lot of complex flavors: Though many of the flavors and dishes here are pretty approachable even for those with simpler palettes, if you’ve got some in the group that won’t eat anything except chicken nuggets, then you’ll want to head elsewhere to grab some more standard dishes. You want a super budget-friendly meal: The food here isn’t as expensive as a Table Service meal, but it can get pricey for a Quick Service spot, especially if you order some of the more expensive dishes. If you’re really sticking to a slim budget, consider grabbing other items elsewhere. But just remember that the portion sizes here are pretty good, so you could potentially split a few items and end up okay even on a tighter budget. You’re looking to get a meal ASAP: As we noted, this spot encourages Mobile Order, and the Mobile Order wait times can sometimes be a bit further out (especially on busy days). So if you’re hungry and looking for a snack to get right away, just be sure to check those Mobile Order return times first and see if there will be a big delay. If the next return time isn’t for a while, you might be better off opting to grab a snack or meal from one of Animal Kingdom’s snack stands instead. Or just remember to place that Mobile Order WELL in advance (right at the early part of your day) so you can shave a greater selection of pick up times and you can pick one that works best for you! Overall Overall, Satu’li Canteen still lives up to the hype and has some truly delicious food. It’s so different from what you’re used to seeing in a theme park — it’s not fried or greasy and it doesn’t make us want to go take a nap immediately. The food here has unique flavors and can actually make you feel like you had a nutritious meal (slaw and boba balls are nutritious right?!). A meal here feels refreshing compared to how we feel sometimes after dipping a dozen Corn Dog Nuggets in plastic cheese for lunch (Delicious? Yes. Healthy? Well…). The meals here are very filling and will fuel your park day without making you feel weighed down. Satu’li Canteen It’s also really easy to customize your meal here. If you’re a fan of restaurants like Chipotle where you can add what you want to a bowl, this is a great option! And, like we mentioned above, if you want some “real food” for a change in the park (you know what we mean — not chicken nuggets and fries!), this is a great Quick Service spot to get that. You can get that “real food” feeling without having to sit down at and pay for a Table Service meal. But, if you are craving that simple, classic theme park food, then head elsewhere! Another thing we love is that the food is really consistent here and we can count on it to be good every time (even though it might not always be piping hot), which is why it’s a winner for us! Even grabbing a Kids Cheeseburger Pod as a snack is a great option to have while roaming around Animal Kingdom. So, if you’re feeling a bit adventurous and want some tasty food, head on over to Satu’li Canteen! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews. Click here to see the MUST EAT Disney World dishes for 2022! 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 thing to get at Satu’li Canteen? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: The Disney World Restaurant That'll Change the Way You Think About "Fast" Food first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Check out the ways we celebrated Super Bowl weekend with a few of our “Most Valuable Cast Members” at the Disneyland Resort! To kick-off the Super Bowl weekend on Friday, Feb. 11, Nataly, a Disneyland Resort Ambassador, reported backstage as our in-house sideline correspondent to hear fellow cast share who they were rooting for in […]View the full article

Today, less than 24 hours after their incredible performance led the Los Angeles Rams to victory at Super Bowl LVI, MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford did exactly what they said in the iconic “I’m Going to Disneyland!” commercial; they celebrated the big win at The Happiest Place on Earth!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. If you collect Disney merchandise, you know how exciting it is when a new item is released! New ears! New Minnie ears, a Loungefly bag, a popcorn bucket — there are so many different things you can grab, and if you collect keys, there’s a new one you can add to your collection! Check out this new Special Edition Disney Princess Collectible Key! It’s part of the Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration Collection and says “Be bold, be true, be you.” ©Disney The key also features golden crowns and Disney Princess silhouettes of Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Tiana, and Rapunzel. It comes in a custom window display box with golden foil accents. ©Disney If you want to grab this special collectible key, you can get it over on shopDisney for $12.99! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to get this collectible princess key! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you collect these keys? Let us know your favorite one in the comments! The post A NEW Disney Princess Collectible is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Valentine’s Day — the holiday of love! We LOVE Animal Kingdom, so we go over to the park a lot to check out what’s new. We’re also in love with the Tree of Life Recently, we’ve seen the return of a beloved character, some new food items, and a major ride closure. So, let’s check out what’s new at Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Finding Nemo The sign over at Finding Nemo: The Musical was covered. All covered up The musical is currently closed to be reimagined and should debut sometime this year. DINOSAUR The dinosaur outside of the ride DINOSAUR in DinoLand U.S.A. has been repainted! Waiting for the water But, there still isn’t any water below him. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company Inside Discovery Trading we found this new Mickey towel and this new Minnie towel, each for $19.99! New towels We also saw this Chewbacca pen, which was surprisingly very heavy, and kind of weird. Like, can you actually write with this thing?! You can get him for $12.99. Why? The tiki Loungefly wallet is available in here for $50. We saw it last week at Hollywood Studios, but haven’t seen it over here yet! New wallets There’s a new Minnie baby onesie… So bright! …and a Jessie baby onesie, both for $19.99 each. And Bullseye! And finally, we found this new Mickey Mouse hat! New Mickey hat You can get it for $29.99. Island Mercantile The Tiki Room sculpture we saw recently in Hollywood Studios is now available in Island Mercantile! Tiki sculpture You can get it for $125. Riverside Depot The #7 Legacy ornament of Dumbo is in stock inside Riverside Depot. It’s Dumbo! There are 12 of these, but we didn’t see #7 when we found them over in Disney Springs. Animal Kingdom Additional Updates DinoLand U.S.A. At the photo booths around Disney World, there are now 50th anniversary picture options! So fun! For only $6, you can get two photo strips with the 50th anniversary logo on it! Click here to see more about this fun souvenir! Main Entrance Finally, the Ice Age: Adventures of Buck Wild sand sculpture in front of the park entrance is complete! All done! That’s everything new at Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see what’s new at Hollywood Studios! 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 thing to do at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A Dinosaur Makeover and the Weirdest Pen You Will See Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article