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Are donuts your love language? Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew If they are, forget the Valentine’s Day cupcakes, brownies, cookies, churros, and other special snacks at Disney World. Instead, make a beeline to Disney Springs THIS WEEKEND to get the most over-the-top Valentine’s Day DONUT you’ll probably ever have. That’s right! The Sweet Heart Donut has made its glorious return to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. If you aren’t already drooling, we’ll just leave a photo of it from last year right here… . Sweet Heart Donut It’s a heart-shaped donut with strawberry icing, strawberry buttercream, and heart-shaped candy toppings — basically everything your Valentine’s Day dreams are made of. We’ll also let you in on a little secret — we loved this donut last year, and although it seems like it’s just sugar topped with more sugar, we didn’t find it TOO sweet. The flavors were balanced perfectly. It’s also pretty. However, if you’re wanting to try this donut out for yourself, you’ll need to head to Everglazed this weekend to grab it because it’s only available through Monday, February 14th. How can you resist such a beautiful and tasty donut concoction? We’ll be trying out even more Valentine’s Day snacks this weekend, so stay tuned for all our reviews! Here Are Photos and Reviews Of All Of Disney World’s Valentine’s Day Snacks 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 get a chance to try out this donut? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post An Over-The-Top Disney World Snack Has Returned for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Want to get married in Disney World? There’s a NEW spot to check out! Swan Reserve The Swan Reserve is one of the newest hotels in Disney World, and it’s not like any other hotel. The hotel can serve as a wedding venue, and on the top floor of the Swan Reserve is an event space called VUE, where the views are absolutely incredible. We were invited to attend a wedding showcase to find out what a Swan Reserve wedding would be like, and here’s what we experienced! We attended the Wedding Professionals Showcase that was held at the Swan Reserve, where we were able to speak with wedding professionals, receive a tour of the resort, and check out the event venue, ceremony space, and reception ballroom. Wedding Professionals Showcase The ceremony and reception ballrooms are both located on the main level, right across from each other. Ceremony Area After checking out the ceremony ballroom, we made our way to the reception ballroom. Entrance to the Reception Area From the perspective of the head table, there’s a large space on the floor for dancing, with tables arranged around the ballroom. Reception Space You can imagine your wedding cake right here! This is where the cake would go! And the tables were really elegant too, with each table including an elaborate flower arrangement. Reception Table We were also shown around a few other spots at the Swan Reserve, including Grounds, a grab-and-go spot for quick food, coffee, and more. Grounds We saw the outdoor area near the pool, which was gorgeous with the sunset. Pool Area The Swan Reserve also has a bar where you can take a rest and grab a drink… Bar …and Amare, the signature Mediterranean restaurant of the hotel. Amare We took a tour through the Presidential Suite, which was pure luxury. There was a spacious living area, with a huge TV. Presidential Suite The bedroom was also beautiful, with a huge soaking tub in the ensuite bathroom. So luxurious! Like, come on. Imagine staying here on your honeymoon! For real? And the view from the balcony was incredible. View from the balcony We eventually made our way to the VUE Room and VUE Terrace, where there are floor-to-ceiling windows on the 15th (and top) floor of the hotel. VUE on the top floor We were able to sample a variety of delicious foods too, including some charcuterie meats, cheeses, and more. Samples We also got to try a fresh salad at the Caesar Salad Station… Caesar Salad Station …and Braised Short Rib Ravioli too! Braised Short Rib Ravioli You can see EPCOT and Hollywood Studios from the top floor. Can you spot Spaceship Earth? Spaceship Earth! And that means you can also enjoy watching the Harmonious fireworks from the hotel! Fireworks! If you want a Disney wedding, you might want to consider the Swan Reserve as your venue! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Take a FULL tour of the Swan Reserve 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. Would you get married at the Swan Reserve? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Swan Reserve Wedding Professionals Showcase. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: Tour One of the Newest Wedding Venues in Disney World 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. Missing Disney World really badly right now? We totally understand! Disney World If you’ve got those not-in-a-theme-park blues, then we have the perfect cure. Tons of Disney merchandise is available online, and with a fun shopping spree, you’ll almost feel like you’re hanging out in The Emporium or World of Disney! So what’s new online this week? Well, we’ve got the full list right here. Collectibles Let’s start things off with some Disney collectibles! For the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, we saw new golden character statues all around the four theme parks called the Disney Fab 50. Now, you can buy those same statues online in miniature form! They’re $99 each and so far we’ve seen Simba, Tinker Bell, Figment, and Woody from Toy Story. You can get a Simba statue! What’s one popular item that Disney World fanatics love to collect? Well, MagicBands of course! This week, a new Princess and the Frog limited release MagicBand popped up both in Disney World and online. You can buy it now for $39.99. How cute is this?! There are only 3,000 out there, so you’ll want to hurry and snag it if you’re interested! It’s the perfect design for a springtime trip to the parks. Click Here to Buy the MagicBand! Disney Plushes This was a big week for Disney plushes, as we saw several new designs online. For starters, there’s a big collection of new Disney-themed Valentine’s Day pet toys…coming in all kinds of squishy sizes and shapes! (Seriously, they’ve got everything from Mickey Mouse to Marvel to Star Wars.) ©Chewy We also spotted several new designs of VHS Plushes on shopDisney this week! What’s a VHS Plush, you may ask? Well, it’s a little movie-themed plush that comes inside a box made to look like that film’s VHS tape. How cool! ©Disney Also, The Muppets nuiMOs have finally arrived online! Kermit and Ms. Piggy are just begging to be shipped to your house — they’re so stinkin’ cute. Currently, you can grab them for $19.99 each. Kermit and Miss Piggy nuiMOs! These little posable plushes have been taking the World by storm (Disney World, that is) and if you’re interested in getting some, don’t forget to check out all the fun accessories and outfits that you can buy as well. Click Here to Check Out the nuiMOs Online! Disney Apparel And last but not least, let’s talk Disney apparel. Disney’s new movie Encanto has been hot, hot, hot online recently, and if you’re jumping on the fandom bandwagon, then you need to see the new Encanto tees that arrived online. ©Jane These shirts are customizable, with different colors and designs to choose from. They’re $19.99 each, and you can choose your desired fit to match your own personal style! Click Here to See All the New Shirts! That’s everything new online this week, and we’ll continue to update you as we find more new merch on shopDisney and in the theme parks. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Want Some New Minnie Ears? Here Are All the Pairs You Can Buy Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the last Disney item you bought online? Tell us in the comments! The post Merch Alert! ALL the New Disney Items That Landed Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it was bound to happen — you can now get a Harmonious Spirit Jersey at EPCOT! EPCOT But that’s not the only NEW thing we’ve found at EPCOT recently. For example, we’ve been keeping an eye on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction (we are STOKED for this ride), checking the Disney World website every day for an opening date for the upcoming Connections Café, and checking out all the new food and merchandise. That means it’s time for some EPCOT updates. EPCOT Food Updates Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie There’s not one, but TWO, new snacks at Les Halles, and yes, we tried them both. First, there’s a Viennoiserie Pommes or Apple Crumble Pastry. It’s an apple pastry made like a buttery croissant with an apple pie-like filling with cinnamon and nuts. It was delicious, although we would’ve liked it warmed up. Ready to Dig IN! Then there’s the Roule Chocolat Croissant. This one also features a fluffy and buttery croissant with a chocolate swirl with dark chocolate chunks on top. This one is for chocolate lovers (that’s us). YUM Even better? Each treat is only $4.25, so head on over to Les Halles and try out both! Read Our Full Review Of These Two Snacks EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders We spotted that Evil Queen/Witch Pin we previously saw at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This pin is $19.99. The Evil Queen’s Transformation You can also grab the Sabine and Bo-Katan Star Wars Pin here. Sabine and Bo-Katan Each pin is $14.99. Here’s How Pin Trading Has Changed Since Disney World’s Reopening Creations Shop There’s a new addition in the EPCOT Light Collection — a pair of Loose Cropped Pants for $49.99. Comfy pants There’s also a new addition to the EPCOT Color Collection, a new Cropped Top for $36.99. So colorful! As previously mentioned, you can now get a Harmonious Spirit Jersey at EPCOT for $74.99. OoOoOo! How about some new Toy Story toys? These Parachute Sky Diver toys look like fun — there’s a Woody one… Woody …and a Buzz Lightyear one. They’re $9.99 each. Buzz Buzz fans, check it out — there’s a new Buzz Lightyear Spaceship Play Set. Cute Playset Go to “Infinity and Beyond” with Buzz for $36.99. Get A Closer Look at the Harmonious Spirit Jersey Il Bel Cristallo Need a new blanket? This Topolino Blanket feels fuzzy and warm. Grab it for $39.99. Cozy blankets are the best In the Italy Pavilion, we spotted a new Minnie Mouse Hoodie that is “Bellissima.” This beautiful hoodie is $49.99. These Are The WORST Things to Eat in EPCOT L’Esprit Rep Ratatouille with a new Magnet. Remy! You can grab this souvenir for $7.99. Holy Crepe! You Can Now Get Married in the France Pavilion in Disney World! World Traveler So this was weird because there’s an entirely new UK collection featuring 101 Dalmations, but it’s not at the U.K. Pavilion. It’s at World Traveler instead. There’s a Mug for $19.99… Puppy Mug … a Water Bottle for $19.99… Stay hydrated with the dalmations …a Magnet for $9.99… SPOTTED in the UK — GET IT? …a Plate for $24.99… UK Plate …a Pint Glass for $14.99… Pint Glass …a Beret for $29.99… Berets are cool …a Gray Tee for $29.99… Pongo and Perdita …a Blue Women’s Shirt for $39.99… Slub shirt …a Gray Women’s Shirt for $39.99… Women’s shirt with Pongo and Perdita …and a Youth Shirt. Kid’s Shirt The kids’ shirt is $24.99. Have You Ever Tried This HIDDEN EPCOT Snack? Port of Entry You can now get a Festival of the Arts Figment Puzzle. Just use your imagination! This puzzle is $24.99. Here’s The 1 Thing You Should Get at Every EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth Disney Traders There’s a new Kids’ Castle Tee available here! LOVE these colors! Grab this tee for your kid for $29.99. Here’s How To Bring Home a 50th Anniversary Castle for LESS than $50 in Disney World! Those are all the updates we’ve got for now, but stay tuned because we’ll have more 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. Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in EPCOT: 2 Treats Arrive at a Popular Bakery and a Fireworks-Themed Spirit Jersey! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love shopping at Disney Springs! Disney Springs There are so many different stores to choose from — like Basin, a body care store, and who could forget the LEGO Store?! A new store has opened in Disney Springs and the products are sure to make you sparkle — come with us to the opening of the Kendra Scott store! Get your jewelry fix over at Kendra Scott — featuring everything from rings to earrings to bracelets and more! Kendra Scott Take a stroll around the store with us! We had to walk around to admire all the beautiful jewelry, like these bracelets… So pretty! …these necklaces… Necklaces …and these earrings. Earrings You’ll be able to make custom jewelry at this location too! Kendra Scott Customization Lab You get to choose the style of jewelry you want, the metal, and the stone. The stones come in quite a few shapes and colors so you can make jewelry that fits your own personal style. Choose your own style of jewelry! There’s also an engraving area, which is not available at all Kendra Scott stores — only flagship locations! Engraving Among selections of sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil jewelry, you can pick your piece, add a charm, and choose your font for complimentary engraving. Complimentary Engraving! And that’s not all either — the Disney Springs location will be working with Inheritance of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps families with parents who have terminal diagnoses, and a percentage of all purchases will be donated. Inheritance of Hope And we received a very sweet gift at this opening event, which included a necklace and a “Welcome Kendra” cookie that looks really delicious. Thank you, Kendra Scott! And we can’t forget the complimentary champagne, either. Yum! Champagne too?! And that’s our first look at the new Kendra Scott store in Disney Springs! We’re always looking for the latest and greatest Disney news, so be sure to check back here for more! Check Out the Disney x Bauble Bar Jewelry Collab! 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 Kendra Scott jewelry? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Kendra Scott in Disney Springs. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Shop With Us at the NEW Kendra Scott Store in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Time for a break from school, work, the kids, your parents, or just life? Perfect — we’ve got your little Disney escape right here! Planning that next Disney World trip? From news about all-time record revenues at the Disney parks to the arrival of a brand new cavalcade — we’ve got ALL of the Disney news you need to know right here! So pull up a chair or pop up that recliner, sit back, and join us for a recap of this week’s BIGGEST Disney news! 1 — Theme Park Capacity, Genie+, and More This week, Disney held its quarterly earnings call and released its earnings report for Q1 of fiscal year 2022. Through the report and call, we learned some BIG updates when it comes to Disney’s financial status and the parks. First up, the domestic Disney Parks and resorts hit some all-time RECORD revenue numbers. Essentially, the division nearly doubled its revenue as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Click here to read more about those financial results. ©Disney In relation to those record revenue levels, we also heard that guests are spending more in the parks. We also got to hear a bit about just why guests are spending more and why prices are increasing in the parks. Click here to see what Disney CEO Bob Chapek had to say about it all. Spaceship Earth When it comes to theme park capacity, we got to hear a bit about that too. In the earnings report, Disney shared that their parks are generally operating without significant capacity restrictions, but capacity is still being managed. Click here for more updates on theme park capacity. EPCOT crowds this February If you’ve ever been to Disney World or heard about Disney Genie+ (the paid FastPass+ replacement system) you might be wondering just how many people are buying it. Well, we got an answer on that too! During the earnings call, Disney executives shared just how many people are actually buying Genie+ (and the number might surprise you!). Click here to learn more. Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall And finally, after the earnings call was over, we also got to hear Disney CEO Bob Chapek talk about one area where he thinks Disney could really excel — the metaverse! Just what is the metaverse and why does Chapek think Disney could do well in that space? Click here to find out! 2 — A NEW Cavalcade Love seeing your favorite Disney characters floating down the streets of Magic Kingdom? Then get ready because a whole bunch of more friends have arrived as part of Disney World’s NEW Adventure Friends Cavalcade! Dancing away! The new cavalcade officially premiered today (February 11th) in Magic Kingdom! The cavalcade is one of the BIGGEST yet, with nearly 30 characters from Disney and Pixar including Nick and Judy, Baloo, Miguel, Merida, Moana, Elena, Toy Story characters, Clarabelle, and more! It’s getting Wilde over here! And we can’t forget about Miguel from Coco! Miguel! Be sure to take a look at this new cavalcade’s showtimes for the dates you’ll be visiting so you don’t miss out! Also, remember to head over to Frontierland as the Frontierland Hoedown is set to return! Hoedown Happening ©Disney This event doesn’t take place at set times (it’s more of a surprise!) so you’ll need to look out for it. Head over to Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. There, if you’re lucky and time it right, you might just find Cast Members and surprise Disney characters dancing along and hosting a (modified) hoedown for guests to participate in. It’s a great, secret, little Magic Kingdom delight! Click here for more details about the hoedown! 3 — Limited Time Treats If you’re heading to Disney World or Disneyland soon, there are lots of Valentine’s Day goodies and Black History Month food to enjoy! So far in Disney World, we’ve tried some tasty collard greens, Jollof Rice and Braised Beef, a sundae with Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffles, a FANTASTIC cupcake, and more! Sweethearts Cupcake At Disneyland, we’ve had a unique DOLE Whip creation, a specialty slushie, and more! A pink dream Be sure to see what limited time goodies might be available during your trip! Click here to see photos and reviews of the Valentine’s Day treats we’ve tried so far! 4 — Trams, Soarin’, and More Disneyland News! This week has also been an exciting one for Disneyland fans. First, Disney shared the DATE on which trams will return to Disneyland — February 23rd! Click here for more of that exciting info! Roadway at Disneyland Resort Another thing will also be coming back to Disneyland Resort soon — Soarin’ Over California (the version of Soarin’ that existed before Soarin’ Around the World)! This fan-favorite version of the ride will return for a limited time starting March 4th! Soarin’ Over California And finally, if you’ll be heading to Disney California Adventure Park’s Food and Wine Festival, Disney just shared the full list of food booths that will be available there! You can click here to see that list! California Food and Wine Festival entertainment stage Disney also shared details about the special events you can pay to experience, celebrity chefs that will make an appearance at the festival, and more entertainment and merchandise details! We’ll be attending the Festival once it starts and will be bringing you all kinds of details and reviews so stay tuned for that! Click here for more details about the California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! 5 — Disney+ Updates Finally, we end our wrap-up with some Disney+ news! This week Disney shared an updated look at just how many Disney+ subscribers there are! As of the latest update, there are 129.8 MILLION total Disney+ subscribers! ©Disney There are a ton of things to watch on Disney+ already, but more things are coming soon! This week Disney shared when West Side Story will premiere on Disney+ and also announced the premiere date for the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+! ©Disney But one new series that was set to come to Disney+ might not be reaching our screens any time soon. Recently Disney shared that the Beauty and the Beast prequel series that was previously set to come to the service has been put on HOLD. And that’s it for the big updates. Of course, more Disney news was shared this week. Check out those updates below: Get a first look at the NEW Stoney Clover Lane Mickey & Friends collection Disney World’s purple road signs are getting a makeover See how Star Wars hotel guests will travel to Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World Some special tours have returned to Disney World Your Disney pictures could end up in a Smithsonian Museum! Don’t worry, we won’t put plastic cheese in here! Unless… Frontier and Spirit Airlines to combine in a new merger Bring home a 50th Anniversary castle for less than $50 in Disney World 2 rides closed temporarily after the fire department responded to the scene in Disney World The Disney Wish cruise ship is accepting bookings again We got a new trailer for Disney’s Lightyear movie! ©Disney 2 new snacks have arrived at a popular EPCOT spot — should you try them? Check out our review! See what Disney resorts made the BEST hotels in Orlando list More progress made on the Brightline train route to Orlando (that’ll eventually head to Disney Springs) See all of the new princess-inspired wedding dresses! Stitch is taking over McDonald’s Happy Meals for a limited time! Check out these Disney deals on Amazon! YUM That’s it for this week! Be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to see what Broadway will do as New York lifts mask mandates Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When are you planning to visit Disney World next? Tell us in the comments! The post The 5 Biggest Disney News Bombs You Missed This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever wanted to eat EVERY snack Disney World releases for a special occasion? Valentine’s treats from Boardwalk Bakery Well, that is EXACTLY what we’re doing (again), and maybe we’ll be in a sugar coma by the end of the week, but we do this for science (okay, we do it because we also love food). Now that we have a guide to all of the Valentine’s Day treats at Disney World, we’re trying EVERYTHING, including a cake that could double as a marriage proposal! We can’t imagine anyone saying no to this proposal either — because it’s an Engagement Ring Cake, which is a Chocolate cake filled with raspberry sauce on top of a shortbread cookie. But, what makes this snack stand out is that it has a White Chocolate Engagement Ring on top. WE SAY ‘YES!!!!’ Well, this baby is certainly Instagram-worthy. However, we’re not really going to say “yes” to this proposal until we taste it. First, we have to note that this cake is completely plant-based. oooo…ahhhh… The cake is moist, but the chocolate flavor isn’t very chocolatey, if that’s even possible. It tastes like chocolate, but not like the rich, decadent chocolate you would expect to find in a dessert like this. The texture on the outside is interesting There is a lot of raspberry filling inside, which is decent, but nothing to write home about. It’s super sweet! It doesn’t taste artificial though, which is good. Where’s that chocolate flavor?! Overall, the taste of this treat is good, but not GREAT (and, we like our desserts to be great!). Also note that this thing is VERY messy — it will get all over your hands, so we’d recommend a spoon or fork. The sauce is in the very middle We do love the bling that comes with this thing, though! Of course we had to try it on for ourselves! This is a fun treat for Valentine’s Day, but we would probably skip it next time just because there are other desserts that are better in Hollywood Studios, like that Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie at Fairfax Fare and the Backlot Express for the 50th anniversary. The sauce is falling! If you want to taste this proposal for yourself (or are looking for a unique way to actually propose at Disney World), you can grab this special treat at ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $5.49. We’re trying a ton of the Valentine’s Day snacks at Disney World, so check back soon for more reviews! Here are ALL Of Our Reviews for Disney World’s 2022 Valentine’s Day Treats! 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 Valentine’s Day treat at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Sorry Disney World, Even a Diamond Ring Can’t Make this Treat a Winner💍 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Does anyone else think that someone’s choice in Mickey Ears can say a lot about their personality? Just us? Love is in the air! Mickey and Minnie ears are essential park accessories, and Disney has made a pair for pretty much everyone. Over in Disneyland, we’ve seen Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day ears that are both seasonal and cute. Today, we found another pair of ears in Disney California Adventure, so let’s check them out! These Mickey Ears were over in Seaside Souvenirs in California Adventure, and contrary to what you might think, they won’t lift you into the air like a cartoon character. However, they do light up, so that’s pretty cool. Mickey Balloon Ears! Each ear is an iconic Mickey Ballon, one blue and one yellow. If you’re wearing these after sunset, they can become even brighter! These ears will last much longer than the actual Mickey balloons! We love finding new ears in the Disney parks! It’s like we’re explorers discovering new species or something. If you like these ears too, they’re $34.99 over at Seaside Souvenirs. Up, up, and away, ears! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney and Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the new treats that are coming to Disneyland soon! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of these Mickey Ears? Let us know in the comments! The post The Newest Mickey Ears Let You Keep Your Disney Balloon Forever! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice tackle two theme park happenings in this episode, merging the two into “Mardi Gwazi.” View the full article

Mary Poppins might’ve suggested just a spoonful of sugar, but we’ve had multiple spoonfuls of sugar at Disney World this week, and we’re just getting started. Trolley Car Cafe That’s because we’re trying out all the Valentine’s Day snacks that have been released at the resort so you’ll know which ones to get and which ones to skip. So we’re sipping on a Valentine’s Day Flight, munching on a Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop, and turning up the heat with some Cinnamon beignets. But now it’s time for ANOTHER treat! We’re at Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where we usually indulge in our beloved Carrot Cake Cookie. This time, though, we’re trying out the special Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Whoopie Pie. This is Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream and topped with strawberry buttercream. It’s very wobbly Although this new snack is similar to the Holiday Whoopie Pie, the addition of strawberry buttercream on top gives it a little extra sugary oomph. It’s also a LOT smaller than its holiday counterpart, and maybe that’s why it’s also very wobbly — seriously, this dessert is not structurally sound. We had trouble getting it to stand up on its own for photos. The strawberry looks like a heart! However, what it lacks in structural integrity, it more than makes up for in taste. The cake is very moist, and there’s plenty of that delicious thick cream cheese frosting in the middle to satisfy our sweet tooth. We also liked how the sprinkles and pearls added some crunch. The strawberry buttercream on top just added an extra delicious element to it all — and it tastes like REAL strawberry and not artificial flavoring. This messy snack was delicious! You do need to be a fan of red velvet cake to appreciate this snack, though, so keep that in mind before ordering. If you’re looking to try it out, it’s available now through February 14th for $5.29. We’re eating ALL the Valentine’s Day treats, so stay tuned for more reviews! Read ALL Of Our Disney World Valentine’s Day Snack Reviews 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 favorite Valentine’s Day snack at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney World Just Took a Classic Treat to the Next Level first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers guests amazing amenities, an incredible location and numerous dining options. There is so much to do here, so the planDisney panelists recommend including at least one resort day in your itinerary when vacationing at this Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Transportation is a breeze at this resort. While buses are available […]View the full article

Are you headed to Disney World this week? You’re gonna want to read this! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Let’s take a look at when the parks will be open and which reservations are available for each park. Magic Kingdom Park Hours We’ll start out with the hours for Magic Kingdom. This park will be open from 9AM to 9PM on February 15th and 16th, with Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests until 11PM. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 10PM on February 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th. ©Disney That’s Magic Kingdom, so let’s take a look at EPCOT! EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 10AM until 9PM every day this week, except for February 19th, when it will be open from 9AM to 9PM. On February 14th, there will be Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests until 11PM. ©Disney Those are EPCOT’s hours, so let’s take a look at Hollywood Studios next. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day this week. ©Disney Let’s take a look at Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 8PM on February 13th, 18th, and 19th. It will be open from 9AM to 7PM on February 15th, 16th, and 17th, and from 8AM to 7PM on February 14th! ©Disney That’s all for park hours, so let’s look at reservation availability! Theme Park Ticket Reservation Availability Reservations are available at all 4 parks every day this week for Theme Park Ticket Holders. ©Disney Select Resort Hotels Reservation Availability Reservations are also available every day this week for Select Resort Hotel guests. ©Disney Incredi Pass Reservation Availability Incredi Pass Holders can make a reservation at any of the parks any day this week as well. ©Disney Sorcerer Pass Reservation Availability Sorcerer Pass Holders can also make a reservation at any of the parks any day this week. ©Disney Pirate Pass Reservation Availability Pirate Pass Holders will not be able to make reservations on February 13th or 14th but can make a reservation every other day this week. ©Disney Pixie Dust Pass Reservation Availability Pixie Dust Pass Holders can make reservations on February 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th. ©Disney Those are all of the park hours and passes available for this week. We’re always staying up to date on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to find out How to Have the Cheapest 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. Are you headed to Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything You Need to Know About Disney World’s Park Hours and Passes for Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Orlando will no longer require fully vaccinated visitors to wear face masks indoors at its resort starting Saturday. 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. There have been many changes recently around the country due to the continuing global pandemic. Face masks are still required indoors at Disney World Travel restrictions have been updated, mask requirements are going away in some places, and many flights have been canceled due to the surge in cases from the Omicron variant. Face mask requirements changed at the end of last year for Universal Orlando Resort, and they are now changing again. Universal Orlando will no longer require face masks for fully vaccinated guests, according to WKMG. This policy will go into effect tomorrow — Saturday, February 12th. Universal Orlando Universal said in a release today that guests will not have to wear masks indoors or outdoors if they are fully vaccinated, according to WKMG. Universal Orlando had brought back masks on Christmas Eve due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Universal Sign in 2020 People visiting Universal Orlando who are NOT fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors. Hogwarts Express Line Another change that is happening tomorrow is that Universal Orlando Team Members who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask onstage or backstage, indoors or outdoors, according to WKMG. Unvaccinated team members will still be required to wear a mask at all times while on property. Universal Orlando Spider-Man Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to see more about the “stealth” Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 now in Florida Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Universal Orlando Makes a Big Change to Its Face Mask Requirement Policy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of year when some of our favorite Disney World treats get a red and pink makeover. Let’s dig in before it melts! We’ve tried a pink Sweetheart Cupcake, a Sweetheart Sundae made with red velvet Mickey and Minnie waffles, and even a selection of marshmallow and chocolate goodies. We just found a cupcake that’s NOT red or pink, but it’s got a whole lot of chocolatey goodness. The Swan and Dolphin Resorts are true hidden gems in Disney World, and we found this Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cupcake at Fuel in the Dolphin Hotel. This grab-and-go market usually has sandwiches, snacks, coffee, and, of course, cupcakes. Looks yummy! This cupcake is CHOCOLATE, y’all. We’re not exaggerating. It’s made with chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream frosting, chocolate shavings, and a red and gold chocolate medallion. It comes in a cute little heart print wrapper. Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cupcake We loved everything about this cupcake! It had a great, genuine chocolate flavor — not fake-tasting like some Disney World treats we’ve tried before. If you’re a chocolate lover, you need to RUN to Fuel. A closer look The frosting was creamy but not overly sweet, and the chocolate medallion had a fun red heart design. YUM So what about the cake? It was dense and moist, but as you can see here it’s pure chocolate. So if you like more complex dessert flavors, you might want to skip this. But if you love chocolate? This cupcake is exactly what you need. Yum It’s a good size cupcake but it’s not overly huge, so this would also be a great treat for kids or anyone who doesn’t want a ginormous dessert. It costs $5.86 (after tax) at Fuel at the Dolphin Hotel. Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cupcake It will probably be available for a limited time, so make sure you visit the Dolphin Hotel sooner rather than later. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World snack news! Check out the iconic Magic Kingdom treats that got a Valentine’s Day makeover! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this cupcake? Tell us in the comments! The post You Don’t Need a Ticket To Try This Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lunar New Year is celebrated by cultures in eastern Asia, like China, Vietnam, and Korea, and Disney California Adventure has been joining in on ringing in the Year of Tiger. Mickey and Minnie Disney California Adventure has been celebrating Lunar New Year since January 21st and those celebrations are winding down and will conclude on February 13th, but not without a few last-minute surprises. The Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year celebration has included a special Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, unique appearances from new and rare characters like Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon, and Mickey, Minnie, and Tigger all gussied up in their finest colorful outfits, plus tons of holiday merchandise, and of course, creative new menu options highlighting delicious Asian cuisine. Hi, Raya! The latest special souvenir is exclusive to Magic Key Holders and only available for a limited time, as long as supplies last. Disney posted on one of their Instagram accounts (@disneylandmagickey) about this special item and none other than Rosalie Chiang, who voices Meilin Lee in Disney and Pixar’s all-new original film Turning Red. Here we can see Rosalie holding a beautiful red and gold folding screen with detailed vignettes inspired by Turning Red scenes and characters. Keep in mind you need to be an active Magic Key Holder to receive this gift. You’ll also need a Park Pass Reservation for Disney California Adventure, as these are being distributed inside the park by the Silly Symphony Swings. Supplies are limited and they’re only providing one per Magic Key Holder, so if you want to add this little piece of art to your Lunar New Year celebration, you’ll want to head over to Disney California Adventure now! Mulan Sipper for Lunar New Year! The celebration concludes on February 13th, so if you want to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, you still have time! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival: D•Lish Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been celebrating Lunar New Year? Let us know in the comments! The post There's Another Exclusive Item For Magic Key Holders in Disney California Adventure Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Debbie Witheridge’s Technical Production team is at work on board a Disney Cruise Line ship, guests won’t even know they are there. This highly skilled team of audio-visual technicians works behind the scenes to make everything from the Broadway-style live musicals to the spectacular fireworks at sea possible. Debbie has been part of the […]View the full article

It’s Friday folks, which means things are winding down from a busy week, and we’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend. But some rides in Disney World actually decided to clock out a little bit early! Splash Mountain Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain was supposed to reopen today, but its return has been delayed. And it turns out, this isn’t the only major ride that’s closed right now! As of writing, all three mountain attractions in Magic Kingdom are temporarily closed. Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are not currently operating. Splash Mountain Splash Mountain has been seen testing throughout the morning, although Cast Members reported that it’s not ready for guests quite yet. At one point, they told us that they were still hoping it would open sometime today, February 11th. This ride was supposed to reopen today after a month-long refurbishment. ©Disney Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was open this morning, and it’s had a pretty long wait time since its neighbor Splash was closed. Many guests went to that ride when they found out about Splash Mountain’s closure. Closed here too! But now, Big Thunder is unavailable as well. ©Disney Space Mountain over in Tomorrowland has been down for a while this morning as well. Space Mountain We haven’t heard yet whether it could reopen today. ©Disney It seems like Magic Kingdom put all of their pixie dust into the new Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade (which debuted in this park earlier today!), and there’s not quite enough to keep the rides going. Big Thunder As a side note, Disney World’s other mountain coaster, Expedition Everest, is also currently closed for refurbishments in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know more as soon as we hear about these rides opening in Magic Kingdom. Click here to see all the rides and hotels that are closed in February Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of Magic Kingdom’s mountains is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post All 3 Magic Kingdom Mountains Are Currently CLOSED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s here! It’s here! There’s a BRAND NEW character cavalcade in Disney World and we have a first look for you! ©Disney From the attractions to the fireworks, Magic Kingdom has something for everyone, and something new just hit the park! The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade was announced at Destination D23 last year as coming to Magic Kingdom, and it’s finally here! This cavalcade is the biggest one yet, with the most characters EVER! And, it’s using an updated version of ‘Vamos!’ from the “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party”! Here it comes! We’re so excited! It starts off with Miguel from Coco, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, and Woody and Jessie from Toy Story! Pixar friends! Then come the princesses! We’ve got Merida, Elena, and Moana… Princesses have arrived! …as well as Pocahontas and Mulan! Hi, friends! After the princesses, we see Meeko from Pocahontas, Timon from The Lion King, Terk from Tarzan… Cuddly characters …and Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book! Why hello! They’re followed by Jasmine, Aladdin, and Genie! A whole new worldddd And, here come even MORE characters! We have Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Clarabelle… Zootopia pals! …and Jose and Panchito! Panchito! The cavalcade ends with Marie, Stitch, Max Goof… What a fun group! …and Mary Poppins and Bert! The end! How exciting! That’s all for the new Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all things Disney. Click here to see the 5 Best Things to do in Disney World in February! 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 excited to see the new Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: FIRST LOOK at the NEW Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we like to talk about Disney food…A LOT. Let’s talk about Disney food! We’re constantly sharing the latest snacks and reviewing restaurants, but we get particularly pumped here at DFB when it’s time to go to one of Disney’s big food festivals. EPCOT is home to four throughout the year, but Disney California Adventure also has a spectacular lineup — one of which is starting very soon. And today, we learned about some new food items that sound so tempting that you’ll be booking a plane ticket out to Cali in no time! If you’re a Disney Visa Rewards member, you’ll receive a newsletter each quarter with the latest updates on Disney destinations and all kinds of other fun tidbits. In this latest edition, we got a sneak peek at some of the food items coming to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in 2022! 2020 Festival Passport What’s on the list? Well, first of all, the Caramel Peanut Milk Chocolate Mickey Macaron is returning from 2020, but this time, it’ll be available at the Nuts About Cheese Marketplace. And if you’re headed to that particular food booth, you can also find the new Peanut Butter and Jelly Mac, made with a peanut-based sauce, elbow macaroni, strawberry jam, brown sugar streusel, and strawberry crackle. Caramel Peanut Milk Chocolate Macaron What other new options are there? Well, we’ve got the Deep Fried Artichoke Ball at I Heart Artichokes Marketplace, the Orange Grove Cold Brew at Golden Dreams Marketplace, and the Cubano Slider on Hawaiian Sweet Roll at D-Lish Marketplace. But by far, the thing that we’re most interested in is the Frozen Guacamole from the Avocado Time booth! It’s a traditional Paleta avocado ice cream bar, flavored with a hint of vanilla, topped with lime crema, pico de Gallo, and crushed corn tortilla chips. These treats look so yummy! We’re definitely excited to try out all of these new (and returning!) treats, so stay tuned to DFB for all the Food & Wine Festival coverage from Disney California Adventure. This year’s festival starts on March 4th and runs through April 26th. Click Here to Get All the Details on This Year’s Festival! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been to the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post Disneyland Resort is About to Get FROZEN GUAC and 4 Other New Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Elev8 Fun Sanford is an indoor attraction featuring go-karts, bowling, laser tag, a ropes course, and more in a space that used to house a Sears department store within Seminole Towne Center. View the full article

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There are some Disney World souvenirs that you can count on to be in the parks, but are they worth buying? Allll the spray fans We’re not talking about T-shirts or MagicBands, here. We mean the items you can find around the parks that you might not use ever again, like bubble wands, seasonal light-up necklaces, spray fans, and balloons. But, on the other hand, these things can still be a fun addition to your park day that adds a little magic for your kids! And, if you are a balloon person, there’s a new one you gotta check out! Check out this new balloon we spotted in Magic Kingdom! It features Mickey and Minnie on one side holding hands in front of the castle… Mickey and Minnie …and then Donald, Pluto, Mickey, Goofy, and Minnie on the other side around the word “cute” in giant bubble letters! We saw this one on Main Street, U.S.A. Hi, friends! There are also balloons ON this balloon. It’s like, balloon inception…balloonception? That might be a reach, but it is still quirky how Disney decorated this balloon with other balloons! Get a dozen balloons for the price of one? So, now you can get a balloon that stands out a bit more than the standard Mickey ones most people get. This could help you find your stroller a bit easier! If you want this balloon, you can grab it for $15. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the 50th anniversary balloons in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new balloon — is it cute or just okay? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Decorated this New Balloon with…Other Balloons? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line’s new ship won’t be sailing from Port Canaveral until July, but it dipped its toes into the water for the first time today. View the full article