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Have you ever dreamed of your own personal, professional photoshoot in Disney World? ©Disney Capture Your Moment is a special service that lets guests schedule private photoshoot sessions in the parks, whether you want to celebrate a special occasion or remember your trip forever. This service is already available at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now two more Disney Parks are joining in on the fun! Beginning on February 24th, Capture Your Moment photoshoots will now be available at EPCOT! Can you imagine a private photoshoot in the World Showcase?? ©Disney You can choose from five different World Showcase pavilions for your photo backdrop, including Germany, Italy, the American Adventure, Japan, and Morocco. ©Disney And in Hollywood Studios, Capture Your Moment will debut on March 21st! Here you can choose from photo backdrops including Hollywood Tower Hotel for a spooky background, the Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, or even with our favorite dinosaur, Gertie! ©Disney You can book your Capture Your Moment service online, and each session lasts 20 minutes for $79. You can include up to 8 guests per session, and if you purchase Memory Maker, you can download the photos for free. Otherwise, prints and digital downloads are not included in the session fee. ©Disney It’s might be tough deciding which Disney Park to schedule for your private photoshoot! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Is Disney’s Memory Maker photo add-on actually worth it? 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 schedule a private photoshoot in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Private Photo Sessions Coming to TWO More Disney World Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For the 50th Anniversary, Disney World has amped up pretty much EVERYTHING. The 50th Anniversary has been a big deal! What do we mean? Well, we’ve got EARidescent glitter-covered snacks, shiny 50th Anniversary banners decking out all the parks, countless new merchandise collections, and it seems like that logo is slapped on everything we see! And this week, we found another 50th Anniversary-themed souvenir that you’ve probably never noticed. All around Disney World property, you’ll find photo booths tucked away in unsuspecting locations, like inside the arcades at the resorts. Yesterday, we visited one in Dinoland, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out some new 50th Anniversary pic options! There are a few different options to choose from! There are all kinds of options for you to choose from if you’re looking to take home some of those classic photo strips, and we found a 50th Anniversary design that’s perfect for memorializing your visit during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” And guess what? It’s only $6! What a great deal for a souvenir! Once you snap your photos, you get two photo strips printed out of the machine. We had a blast trying it out, and you could create some picture-perfect memories in here with your friends or family! (Sorry for the pun, we couldn’t resist! ) And $6 for a 50th Anniversary souvenir is a STEAL. And as an added bonus, if you have the Memory Maker add-on for your trip, you can download the photos to your My Disney Experience account as well. How fun! We’ll keep checking out all the souvenir options and 50th Anniversary additions around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got you covered with the latest news. Click Here to Check Out All the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever used the photo booths at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post There’s a CHEAP 50th Anniversary Souvenir in Disney World, and You’re Walking Right Past It. 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. Disney World has added a lot of things to the parks for its 50th anniversary, but one of our favorite new additions are the 50 gold character statues! Best buds These are across all 4 parks and include characters like Mickey and Minnie, Edna Mode, Winnie the Pooh, and more. Disney has also released some fun merch that look like these statues! We’ve seen ornaments, mini mystery packs, and even small replicas of a few characters. And now, there’s a NEW character statue replica that’s available online! The FIGMENT gold statue is now available on shopDisney! ©Disney Disney released Woody, Simba, and Tinker Bell statues online and in the parks, but we had only seen Figment in the parks up until now. All the statues available in Disney World Figment is about 11 inches tall and is a fully sculpted replica of the statue you can find in EPCOT. Figment And, unlike the Figment popcorn bucket, you don’t have to wait in line for hours to get this guy! Our mood when we don’t have to wait in a 4 hour line to get Figment Like the other 3 statues, you can get Figment for $99! Click here to get the Figment replica golden statue! Stay tuned to DFB as we stay on the lookout for other character statue replicas! Click here to check out the other character statue replicas! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which character do you want to see get a statue replica next? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Gold Figment Statue is Now Available ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hawaii seems like the dream, doesn’t it? How many of us have fantasized about visiting Disney’s Aulani Resort there? ©Disney Of course, we’re really dreaming about having a Dole Whip in Hawaii, or maybe a Mickey Shave Ice, or maybe meeting Moana in her home country, or one of the hundreds of other things you can do at the resort. Well, you’ll soon be able to go to Aulani without ever leaving your house because two upcoming episodes of ABC’s American Idol are going to take you there! American Idol contestants will return to Aulani for two episodes to “hone their craft under the guidance of celebrity mentors as they prepare to showcase their vocal skills during a concert on Aulani Resort’s beach.” But the contestants will also have time to explore Aulani and have the opportunity to nom on some of the delicious food on offer at the resort (color us jealous!). ©Disney Viewers will join the contestants, along with American Idol judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, as well as producer and host Ryan Seacrest. So tune in to visit Aulani through your TV on February 27th at 8PM EST. Don’t forget to tune in the following week, too, to catch the second Aulani episode. We’re keeping tabs on all Disney news, so be sure to check back with us often for more. Potential New Travel Restrictions May Impact Your Trip to Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii — Here’s What You Need To Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disney’s Aulani Resort? Let us know in the comments. The post Upcoming 'American Idol' Episodes Will Be Filmed at Disney's Aulani Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s better than buying new Disney merchandise? WINNING new Disney merchandise, duh! ©D23 Disney sometimes has contests where you can win items like Star Wars pieces, princess castles, or even a wedding dress! And now, D23 (Disney’s official fan club) is having a new sweepstakes for Valentine’s Day! D23 is holding a Pal-entine’s Day Princess Sweepstakes where you can win your favorite Disney Designer Collection Princess Doll! ©D23 We’ve seen these dolls be released lately on shopDisney and in the parks for the Ultimate Princess Celebration happening this year. ©Disney The prize includes your choice of 1 Disney Designer Collection limited edition doll. The options are Jasmine… ©Disney …Pocahontas… ©Disney …Ariel… ©Disney …Mulan… ©Disney …Tiana… ©Disney …and Aurora. ©Disney You have to be a D23 member in order to enter the contest, but you can become a member for free and enter! The deadline to enter is February 14th, 2022 at 11:59PM EST. Check out more about the sweepstakes here. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see more about the Ultimate Princess Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which princess will you pick if you win? Let us know in the comments! The post Miss Out on Getting the Designer Disney Princess Doll You Wanted? Now You Can WIN One! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney PhotoPass Service is the best way to capture photos of your Disney experience, and we’re continuing to innovate and introduce fun new offerings brought to life by our talented team of cast members.View the full article

It’s not really a secret that Disney makes a LOT of money. But exactly how much money they’ve made recently was revealed yesterday in the Q1 Earnings Call. ©Disney During that report, we learned about the state of the company’s financial situation, some of their plans for future Disney+ projects, and how the Disney streaming services are doing. Disney also addressed one problem that’s been a popular concern lately: the staffing shortages in the theme parks. Disney employees experienced more than 32,000 layoffs at the beginning of the pandemic, which primarily happened at the Disney parks (since they were closed at the time). Now that almost all of Disney’s theme parks are open worldwide, the company has been struggling to fill all the necessary roles. Hiring Struggles Disney has not many many comments on their hiring struggles, but we’ve noticed in Disney World that many experiences are still closed or are only available some of the time. This could be due to staffing problems. Cheshire Cafe Closed For example, some booths at the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival would close frequently, and there are still a few kiosks and restaurants around the parks that will be unexpectedly closed. La Isla Fresca Cheshire Café in Magic Kingdom has been closed several times over the last few weeks, and Caravan Road in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is rarely open at all. Do note that some of these locations operate on a seasonal basis. Caravan Road Housekeeping is still limited at Disney World hotels, which might be partly due to staffing shortages and partly due to health and safety policies. Enhanced Cleaning Details When we’ve asked Cast Members in the parks about the unavailable offerings, we have frequently been told that staffing issues are to blame for certain closures and changes. Disney isn’t the only company that’s experiencing struggles with hiring. Many companies (including stores, hospitals, schools, and more) nationwide are having a hard time finding people to fill all the necessary roles. Current Situation So what is the staff situation looking like for Disney now? During the recent Q1 Earnings Call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek reported that “85% of our cast members pretty much say ‘yes’ immediately when we ask them back.” Gorgeous gorgeous Cast Members This information confirms a report from last year that said Disneyland brought back about 80% of its workforce when it reopened. This theme park was expected to be back to full staffing by the end of 2021. Disneyland Cast Members And Disney has also brought back the College Program, which brings in college-age students to work in Disney World. This program provides a lot of employees in the hospitality, dining, and entertainment sections of the parks. Cast Members The international program, however, has not returned. You’ll probably notice this especially in EPCOT since the World Showcase pavilions used to be staffed by people from the countries represented there. For example, the UK pavilion would have Cast Members from the United Kingdom. But right now, in many locations, that is not the case at the moment. Cast Members Bob Chapek announced that Disney currently employs about 195,000 people. Let’s take a look at how that number compares with previous years. How Does It Compare? For perspective, here’s a look at the number of employees Disney has employed over the last several years: Disney Employees Over the Years (Data from MacroTrends) You’ll see that the number of Disney employees each year rises pretty steadily from around 130,000 in 2006 to around 220,000 in 2019 with only one decrease between 2008 and 2009. After 2019, the number starts to drop. Between 2019 and 2020, Disney employees decreased by more than 20,000 (an 8.97% decline). The downward trend continued into 2021 when an additional 13,000 employees left or were laid off (a 6.4% decline). So between 2019 and 2022, Disney lost around 33,000 employees. Annual Growth Rate Graph ©MacroTrends In this graph, you can see that the green marks an increase in employees, and the red marks a decrease. Although Disney lost employees in both 2020 and 2021, it lost fewer employees in 2021. The beginning of 2022 marks the start of a new upward trend since Chapek reported 195,000 employees, which is an increase from 190,000 in 2021. So in general, Disney is just starting to get back into the “green zone” of gaining employees instead of losing them. Disney Cast Members at Space 220 Chapek also said this about Cast Members in the parks: “We really haven’t had too big of an issue in terms of retaining and attracting people into our parks.” Cast Members So what is the current problem in terms of staffing shortages? Where Is Disney Still Struggling? Chapek answered this question during the first-quarter earnings call as well. He said that the two problem areas in terms of staffing have been hospitality and entertainment. “The two areas that have been difficult is hospitality. And right now we’ve got 90% of our hotels at Walt Disney World open, and we’ve got all of our hotels at Disneyland open, but also sort of cooks, think kind of short-order cooks.” Beaches and Cream Cast Members It sounds like Disney needs more staff for housekeeping at the hotels and quick service restaurants, which is in line with what we’ve seen in the parks and hotels. Hotel rooms are not being cleaned as much as they previously were, and kiosks and smaller counter service restaurants are usually the ones that close unexpectedly. Caravan Road In addition, Chapek reported that live entertainment was an area that needs more staff. “The second [area] is live entertainment, and we’re working toward restoring both of those so that we can get up to something that would be more similar to what we’ve seen in the past in terms of the number of people that we put into our parks.” Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Disney is bringing back a lot of live entertainment this year, including the Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom (which requires more than 100 Cast Members), Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Finding Nemo Musical in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They’ll need a lot of staff to keep these shows running, so this is likely a big area of focus for hiring right now. We have seen quite a few listing for auditions on Disney’s audition website. We can’t wait to watch the Festival of Fantasy parade again! In general, Disney seems to be back on the upward trend for hiring employees, especially in the parks. They still have a ways to go in order to get back to pre-pandemic employee numbers, and the next year will be a crucial time with all of the entertainment offerings returning. Cast Members in Disneyland We’ll continue to watch for more news about the staffing shortages in Disney World, so keep following DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to learn how many guests are actually buying Genie+. 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 noticed the staffing shortages in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Is Disney Still Short on Staff? Here’s What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ride closures happen in Disney World occasionally, whether for scheduled maintenance, bad weather, or unknown issues. Tower of Terror temporarily closed Expedition Everest is currently undergoing a lengthy refurbishment in Animal Kingdom and won’t be reopening until April. Splash Mountain has also been closed as scheduled maintenance is performed. It shut down in early January and is supposed to be reopening today, but the status of the ride is up in the air. We got this message on My Disney Experience while in Magic Kingdom this morning, saying that Splash Mountain is currently unavailable, even though it is supposed to be open again today. Message on My Disney Experience Online, Splash is still showing operating hours for today, despite the message. This says it’s open But, My Disney Experience is showing that the ride is currently closed. But this says it’s closed We’ll be heading back to Frontierland to check out what’s going on, so stay tuned to DFB as this situation develops. Click here to learn about Splash Mountain’s upcoming re-theming 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 mountain is your favorite in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Splash Mountain Currently Closed Despite Planned Reopening Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever look at the bills and credit card statements after your recent Disney World trip and want to cry a little? Well, you’re probably not alone. Cinderella Castle A Disney World trip can be very expensive and it seems like things are only getting pricier! If you feel like you’ve been spending more and more on your Disney trips, you’d be right. Costs for Disney World trips are going UP and now we’ve got an insight as to why. Guest Spending is UP Recently, Disney shared its quarterly earnings report for Q1 of fiscal year 2022 and it held its earnings call to share the results. As a result of the earnings report and earnings call, we learned a whole bunch of things about Disney+ subscriber numbers, capacity, and more. One of the big things we saw is that the Parks, Experiences, and Products division hit some all-time RECORD numbers when it comes to revenue. EPCOT Growth in operating income at the parks was attributed to a number of things including higher volumes and increased guest spending. Disney shared that the increase in guest spending was due in part to things like an increase in per capita ticket revenue, higher average room rates, and an increase in spending on food, beverage, and merchandise. The increase in per capita ticket revenue was due in part to Genie+ and Lightning Lane (a paid service that replaced the free FastPass+ service). Disneys Animal Kingdom So while in some ways guests might just be spending more because they want to buy more, some of this increase in spending does appear to come from increases in costs in the parks (on things like room rates and more) which then equal higher levels of spending. And we’ve seen LOTS of price increases taking place over the past several months. Click here to see more about the all-time revenue record hit in the Disney Parks division A Whole Bunch of Price Increases If you recently stopped by Disney World and thought, “Wow! That DOLE Whip, spirit jersey, etc. felt like it was more expensive this trip,” you’d be correct. Price increases have impacted a number of things all throughout Disney World. When it comes to food, we saw HUNDREDS of price increases impact snack stands and restaurants throughout Disney World’s parks and resorts recently. Popcorn refills and popcorn buckets, DOLE whip floats, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars and Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mickey waffles, Mickey pretzels, alcoholic beverages, and MORE have all seen an increase in price recently. Price increases hit Aloha Isle! But that’s not all. Over the past several months we’ve also seen spirit jerseys, MagicBands, the lightsaber experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and much more increase in price. MagicBands When it comes to park tickets, annual passes have seen a bump in price. For regular theme park tickets, while the range of ticket prices hasn’t increased (yet!) in 2022 you’ll find that some days which were previously at a lower price level now fall into a higher price bracket. That means that even if you visit Disney World in 2022 on the exact same days you visited in 2021, you might find that the tickets are now more expensive because they now fall into a more expensive bracket (remember that each day on the Disney calendar falls into a different price bracket based on expected demand). Hollywood Studios There are also other things that cost more now like the After Hours events that replaced the previous holiday parties. We’ve theorized and heard some responses as to a number of reasons why these prices might be going up. For one thing, there’s inflation. In fact, Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy, previously shared that inflation is something Disney is looking to address. McCarthy said they were discussing a variety of options. She noted, “you know we can adjust suppliers. We can substitute products. We can cut portion size, which is probably good for some people’s waistlines. We can look at pricing where necessary. But we aren’t going to go just straight across and increase prices. We’re really going to try to get the algorithm to right to cut where we can and not necessarily do things the same way.” Mickey Pretzel Supply chain issues may also be making it more difficult to obtain certain things, driving increases in prices. And there could be other factors at play. But recently Disney CEO Bob Chapek gave some clarity as to what he sees as the driving factor behind these increases in price So WHY Are Prices Going Up? Following the recent earnings call, an interview between CNBC and Bob Chapek was released. During the interview, Julia Boorstin specifically noted that some days have gone up in price (as we mentioned above) and she said that some have raised concerns about affording a trip to the Disney parks with their families. Boorstin asked Chapek, “how do you address those concerns and what is driving those prices up? Is it inflation, is it labor shortages?” Cinderella Chapek’s response? Demand. Chapek shared that demand is what is driving prices up. Chapek specifically stated “This is a supply and demand business.” Chapek noted that (unlike some other things like Disney+), the physical Disney parks have a fixed supply. Chapek said that they commit to giving guests “the absolute best Disney experience no matter when they come” and one of the ways that they do that is “by taking those guests that want to have a more bespoke, more personalized, more customized, more expensive day and using that essentially to keep the lower prices on again, the second Tuesday in September. And so, it’s really demand that drives it.” Monorail It seems that as long as people keep coming and and the demand is there, prices will continue to increase. It also seems that, based on Chapek’s statements, Disney is working on somewhat balancing out those lower priced days by offering those experiences that guests pay more for (or other price increases on other days of the year). Toy Story Land So what can you expect for your Disney World trip this year or into the future? Expect things to be a bit pricier than they were during your last trip. Your trip might be more expensive due to the limited number of hotel rooms available, spending on things like Genie+, or food price increases. And prices may continue to increase as a result of demand, as Chapek has indicated. So don’t be surprised if we hear about ticket price increases or other increases over the upcoming months (and certainly the upcoming years). Driving to Disney World Planning a trip and worried about costs? See our posts below to check out how you can SAVE on a trip or what costs you’ll want to keep in mind: See why your Disney World trip in 2022 may cost you THOUSANDS more Check out our page full of information about Disney discounts and tips Learn about new ways to save for your trip Find out how you can save big in Disney World this February And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see the most expensive days to visit Disney World in 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 are your best tips for saving money while at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Are Prices INCREASING in the Parks? Here's What Disney CEO Bob Chapek Has to Say first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Starting Saturday February 12th, Universal Orlando will no longer require Face Masks. Today 11 February Universal sent out this notice: Universal Face Mask Policy Updated. We are updating our policy for face coverings based on local trends and conditions. Fully vaccinated guests will no longer be required to wear face coverings indoors or outdoors effective, […] The post The Universal Orlando Resort Drops Face Mask Requirement appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Peppa Pig Theme Park has revealed some of the eats it will serve at the Winter Haven attraction after its official opening on Feb. 24. View the full article

Solomon's Castle, a shimmering oasis in the country, still stands more than 50 years after it was first built by Howard Solomon. Its glistening structure and the art contained within, carried on by his daughter Alane, serve as a testament to the artist's creativity and imagination. View the full article

We’re less than a month away from the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! Disney California Adventure! We just found out what the food booths are going to be, and that a fan-favorite attraction, Soarin’ Over California, would be making its return for the duration of the festival! There is so much to be excited for when it comes to the festival, and one thing we can’t forget about is the merch! We just got a sneak peek at what some of the merchandise for the festival is going to look like, so let’s check it out! Disney just released these photos of some of the Food and Wine merch for this year! So far, we have a cup and a Spirit Jersey! The Spirit Jersey is a dark pink/maroon color, and it fades into purple down the sleeve! It also has a bunch of grapes on the front along with the Food and Wine logo! ©Disney Disney also showed us this cup that will be available at the festival. It’s gold with the Food and Wine logo, and a picture of Pixar Pal-A-Round, (or Mickey’s Fun Wheel, or the Sun Wheel, or whichever name you use for the ferris wheel in California Adventure.) ©Disney The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts on March 4th and lasts until the 26th of April, so make sure to head over to Disneyland Resort during that time for all of the exclusive goodies! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn more about the Food Booths for the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine 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 Are you excited for the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post First Look at Disney California Adventure's 2022 Food and Wine Festival Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Consider this — you finally get to Disneyland Resort only to discover that your favorite ride is closed for refurbishment! Sleeping Beauty Castle Rides do need maintenance and care, though, so it happens more often than you might think. But it’s a real bummer if you had your heart set on a certain attraction and don’t realize it’s closed until you get there. That’s why we’re here — we’re going to do our best to keep you updated on ride closures and refurbishments. We’ve already told you about the Disneyland Monorail closing on February 14th and as of today, we don’t have a reopening date for the Monorail. The Disneyland Monorail station in Downtown Disney We also want to remind you the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closed from February 28th to March 4th for a temporary refurbishment. ©Disney We’ve just recently learned that ANOTHER classic attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, is scheduled to close for refurbishment starting on March 14th. It looks like it will be down AT LEAST until March 24th, which as far out as the Disneyland calendar currently runs. ©Disney Indiana Jones Adventure is also scheduled to close on March 8th for a very short refurbishment — the ride is set to reopen on March 11th. ©Disney Keep in mind that refurbishment and reopening dates are always subject to change, so we recommend keeping a close eye on the Disneyland calendar to make sure your favorite ride is open during your next trip to the parks. We’ll also do our best to keep you updated on ride closures, so be sure to check back with DFB often! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be in Disneyland during any of these closures? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Popular Disneyland Rides Are Closing For Refurbishment SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ has been making a ton of original content since it launched in 2019, but there have been some issues along the way. ©Disney We’ve seen very successful shows like The Mandalorian and Loki, but there have also been shows that were supposed to happen but got scrapped because of creative differences, like the Lizzie McGuire reboot. Sadly, another anticipated Disney+ original series is no longer happening at this time. Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast prequel series about Gaston and LeFou will not be moving forward at this time, according to Deadline. The series was to star Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprising their roles from the 2017 live-action movie as Gaston and LeFou. The eight-episode series was planning to shoot this summer in the U.K. ©Disney Deadline says according to sources, the call not to proceed with the show was made for creative reasons, with the scripts not coming together in the direction expected for the offshoot and the creation of original music running behind schedule. ©Disney With a number of creative elements up in the air and the shoot’s start already pushed from early spring to summer, a decision was made to put the project on hold. Pushing filming further into the fall was not an option because of talent availability and weather concerns, sources said, according to Deadline. ©Disney Josh Gad tweeted out a message today about the series saying in part, “These characters and this story will live on, but sometimes the best intentions & reality collide & nothing can be done.” He continued in a different tweet, saying, “But… we truly hope we get to make it when our schedules allow.” The show was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, who all were serving as executive producers/co-showrunners. According to Deadline, Disney intends to continue work on the series and eventually make it, but it’s not clear if the current people will remain involved. Click here to see just how many people are subscribed to Disney+. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Were you looking forward to this series? Let us know in the comments. The post BREAKING: The Disney+ 'Beauty and the Beast' Prequel Series Put on Hold first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It feels like we just tried everything over at Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure Park, but there’s another food festival coming up soon at Disneyland Resort! California Food and Wine Festival The 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is happening from March 4 – April 26, 2022. We haven’t been able to attend this event since 2020 due to the pandemic, so we’re excited to get back and eat some food! And now, we know ALL of the booths coming to the festival! Here are the marketplaces for the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! These are all booths we’ve seen at the festival in the past: Avocado Time California and avocados go hand in hand! 2020 Avocado Time Booth Berry Patch Berries galore! In 2020, we had a Raspberry-Lychee-Rose Custard here with Mixed Berry Compote. Berry Patch Booth California Craft Brews Cheers to a round from California’s best local breweries. California Craft Brews Booth We can’t wait to see the beer list here! Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo Rally for these sliders, wings ‘n’ beer—a sports fan’s dream! Cluck a Doodle Moo Booth Brews and chicken wings? Yes, please! D•Lish We love the sweet and savory combo, so we’re excited to see this booth back! D-Lish Garlic Kissed You can savor mouthwatering dishes and specialty beverages here. Garlic Kissed Food and Wine booth But you might need a breath mint after — garlic is strong! Golden Dreams Tempt taste buds with well-seasoned eats and nectarous drinks. Golden Dreams In 2020, we got a Brunch Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich here! I Heart Artichokes Can you guess what food is going to be served here? I Heart Artichokes Booth Disney says there will be artichoke prepared in 2 different ways! LA Style Last time we visited this booth they had Barbacoa Street Tacos and Monkey Bread! LA Style Disney says you’ll get to feast on favorite southland food-truck flavors. Nuts About Cheese Wine’s best friend! We hope they bring back that white cheddar soup! Nuts About Cheese Food Booth Peppers Cali-Ente This is where you can snack on hot ‘n’ spicy fare with a Cali twist! 2020 Peppers Cali-Ente In 2020, this booth had a Creamy Poblano Pepper Pasta. Uncork California Ya gotta have wine at Food and Wine, right?! Or, a whole flight! Uncork California Those are all of the booths coming to Food and Wine at California Adventure this year! Stay tuned to DFB for more news on this upcoming festival! Click here to see more about Food and Wine at California Adventure! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to Food and Wine at California Adventure this year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Food Booths Announced for the 2022 Food and Wine Festival in Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When Disney parks host festivals, you can expect all kinds of fun surprises! Disney California Adventure EPCOT is home to four different festivals each year with different entertainment options, delicious eats, and all kinds of cool activities. But Disneyland Resort gets in on the fun as well with festivals throughout the year at Disney California Adventure. Coming soon, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will kick off on March 4th, and it’s bringing something really exciting! In honor of the festival, Soarin’ Over California will return to the park for a limited run beginning on the same day that the festival starts. According to Disney, guests will soon be able to “relish the unforgettable sights, sounds and scents of the Golden State aboard this high-flying attraction.” Soarin’ Over California Typically, California Adventure is home to Soarin’ Around the World (the same version of the ride that currently resides at EPCOT), but every once in a while, Disney will bring back the Californian version for a limited run. This time, you’ll be able to ride it throughout the duration of the festival — we can’t wait! California Food and Wine Festival entertainment stage We’ll keep you updated on all the other things coming to this festival, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. And you know that we’ll be there soon to try all the delicious eats! Click Here to Get All the Details on This 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 ridden Soarin’ Over California? Tell us in the comments! The post Soarin' Over California is Returning to Disneyland Resort for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney does collaborations with other brands quite often, including making bags with brands like Dooney & Bourke, Harvey’s, and Stoney Clover Lane. SNACKS Stoney Clover Lane did a collaboration with Disney last year that featured the Disney Princesses and it was suuuuper popular. They recently announced that they’re doing ANOTHER collab with Disney, this time featuring Mickey and Friends! We’ve already seen some pics from Stoney Clover’s Instagram, but we want to give you a first look at these bags in action before they launch! Stoney Clover sent us this awesome snack pouch and we just had to go have a photoshoot with it in Disney World so we could show you guys, obviously! How many snacks do you think we can fit in here? They also sent us these classic Minnie ears, which go perfectly with our bag! Classic Minnie for the win This bag is the Small Pouch in the pattern Sensational Six! It features Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, and Daisy. All of our friends The fun thing about these bags are that they’re customizable! Ours says snacks (duh) in the Mickey Mouse letters, but you can customize yours to say what you want with a variety of different letter patches! There are also 4 other patterns in this collection, which you can check out here. The ultimate snack pack AND there are also character patches that you can add on in different sizes, which you can check out here. We took our bag over to meet Goofy in Hollywood Studios, and he seemed pretty thrilled about being featured in this collection! The Goof is loving this This Small Pouch will retail for $98 and the Mickey Mouse letter patches are $20 each. What snacks would you keep inside?! This collection launches on February 12th at 10AM Eastern Standard Time, so get ready! If this launch is anything like the Disney Princess collection these items will sell out pretty quickly. Don’t worry, we won’t put corn dog nuggets inside (like we would even have leftovers) Stoney Clover has said that select items will be available in Disney World at a later date, so we’ll keep an eye out for those! Don’t wait on this one if you want it! You can also get the collection at Stoney Clover Lane stores, which are in Newport Beach, California, Palm Beach, Florida, New York City, New York, Nashville, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Gertie also loves it Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see more of this collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be getting something from this collab? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at the Stoney Clover Lane Mickey and Friends Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be returning to the Disneyland Resort March 4 through April 26, and today, I’m thrilled to dish out more details on this exciting celebration of California’s diverse cultures and cuisines.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. Calling all friends and family of Disney — and yes, we mean you! Disney is hosting a Friends and Family Savings Event — and you can save BIG on your purchase! So many toys, so little time You could finally get those Muppet nuiMOs you’ve been eyeing, or snag some seriously nostalgic plush sets. And to make things easier, we picked out a few other items we think you might like! From now until Monday, February 14th, shopDisney has their Friends and Family Savings event where shoppers can save 20% off their purchase! To get the discount, you will need to use the code DISNEYPAL at checkout. And if you are in need of a little help figuring out where to start, we have some suggestions on things that may be of interest to you! ©Disney Huge fan of Disney’s Encanto? Well, shopDisney has the thing for you! The Encanto Loungefly Mini Backpack is $85.00. Now you can take Casita and the Madrigal family with you anywhere you want to go! ©shopDisney This mini backpack has a dark blue base with the colorful Casita, or house, decorating the front. It has bright shades of pink, orange, green, blue, and yellow, and across the back, it says Encanto in bold green letters. Click here to shop for the Encanto Loungefly backpack! Do you want to add something classic Disney to your closet? Take a look at this adult Mickey Mouse Classic Ringer Tee for $29.99! And guess what — they have them for the whole family, too! We do love a matching set. ©shopDisney This short sleeve t-shirt is white with the red ringer on the neck and sleeves, with a classic Mickey Mouse design and “Orignal Mickey” in red. Here is where you can find the Mickey Ringer Tee here! Looking for the perfect gift for the princess in your life? Check out the Disney Princess Sequined Ear Headband with Tiara for $29.99. The pastel sequins and silver tiara are perfect for anyone who is looking to feel like royalty at the parks! Aren’t they beautiful? This set of ears are light pink, with ears featuring pink, silver, blue, and purple sequins. A silver tiara with white pearls finishes the look! These adorable ears are also available in Disney World.These did sell out online for a bit, so you may want to snag them quickly if they are a must buy for you! You can buy the Sequined Tiara Minnie ears here! And in honor of Lunar New Year, add this Donald Duck Figure to your Disney collection for $19.99 to celebrate the holiday in your home! ©shopDisney This figure is Donald Duck dressed in traditional Chinese robes in shades of green and blue. He’s standing on a red and gold base with a tiny tiger at his feet to represent the Year of the Tiger. Here is where you can find the Donald Duck Figure – Lunar New Year And if these items aren’t what you’re looking for — don’t worry! There is SO much more available on shopDisney! Remember to use code DISNEYPAL at checkout for 20% off, and keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping news! Don’t miss your chance to snag these popular Disney nuiMOs! 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. Let us know what you bought from the sale in the comments! The post Save BIG on Disney Merchandise With This Limited Time CODE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has a rich history of making memories for millions around the world, including those who serve in our nation’s Armed Forces. We recently had the chance to make some magic for a deployed U.S. Navy Construction Battalion team—otherwise known as “Navy Seabees.” U.S. Air Force veteran and Disney cast member, Joanna Abinuman, an Accounting […]View the full article

Swinging its way from city to city, “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” takes visitors on a musical tour across America, showcasing the colorful and surprising history of Jazz. View the full article

We’re pretty much professional Disney treat eaters here at Disney Food Blog, but even we had to admit defeat with the latest confection we found. All-Star Movies Sometimes Disney goes all-out with their treats in terms of flavor or quality. Kakamora DOLE Whip Float? Incredible flavors. A slice of ‘za at Via Napoli? Very high-quality ingredients. And then sometimes Disney takes it to a whole other level and just plain goes all out. You’ll see what we mean. Remember the Kitchen Sink Sundae at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Disney World? This treat is a monstrous sundae with tons of ice cream and toppings. It’s got a little bit of everything — including the kitchen sink. The Kitchen Sink Sundaes at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Well, we just found out that it’s got some competition! We were at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort when we spotted a very intriguing menu item. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort At the World Premiere Food Court, we headed over to the ice cream counter, which is where we spotted the plaque announcing “The Director’s Cup” (’cause we’re at All-Star Movies, get it?). Note that when we bought this treat, it rang up as the “Golden Globe Sundae.” So apparently it’s got a couple of names. World Premiere Food Court This treat is a large plastic cup that’s filled with four scoops of ice cream, some brownie bites, chocolate chip cookies, strawberry sauce, hot fudge sauce, caramel, whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherries. WHEW! The Director’s Cup We ordered this treat (of course we did) and the lovely Cast Member began assembling it for us. Gettin’ it ready! You can choose which four flavors of ice cream go in your sundae from the flavors list on the counter. Flavors We went with strawberry, chocolate, mint chocolate chip, and cookies ‘n’ cream. The cookie that goes on top of the sundae is one large cookie that’s broken into pieces. We got the choice of a chocolate chip or M&M cookie, and we went with the classic choco chip. Here’s a shot of the sundae in progress… In progress… …and here it is when it’s finished! Thank you very much to Cast Member Shirley, who made it look so beautiful for us! Ready! All we can say right now is WOW. Oh man It’s so colorful, and there is just so much going on here! When you dig into this sundae, you might just be hitting toppings for the first few (dozen) bites. There’s a lot of ice cream in there, but it’s all buried by brownies, cookies, whipped cream, and more. We don’t even know where to start. Shirley gave us EVERY topping at the ice cream bar (except for the holiday sprinkles, which are for a different dessert), so our sundae was certainly not lacking when it comes to sugar. We feel intimidated This is what Mary Berry would call a “Showstopper.” (Any other Great British Baking Show fans out there??) Donald approves Overall, this is just a really fun treat. The ice cream and toppings were all delicious, although none of the individual flavors were super mind-blowing. But it’s really more about the scale of this dessert, and everything tasted good. There wasn’t anything bad about it, except that we think we’ll have a brain freeze and sugar rush simultaneously for about a month. But honestly — worth it. Take a peek inside It’s also a plus that this dessert comes with the souvenir cup, so it’s a fun reminder about that time you ate a HUGE sundae in Disney World. So good! The menu said that this dessert feeds up to two people (UP TO two people? So possibly just one person?), but we thought it could pretty easily satisfy four people at least. And it’s such a fun treat for kids especially! You can head to World Premiere Food Court to get one for $18.99. Time to dig in! That’s an especially good deal when you consider that the Kitchen Sink Sundae at Beaches & Cream is $35. That one is a bit bigger (the menu says it’ll feed 4 people, which we’ve learned is a conservative guess), but we thought the experience of eating these two sundaes was pretty similar: overwhelming, sweet, and delicious. Everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink! Stay tuned with DFB, because clearly we’re willing to try just about any wild treats we find in Disney World! We’ll bring you honest reviews of all the latest snacks. Click here to see the most ridiculous things to ever happen at Disney World hotels. 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 have what it takes to take on the Director’s Cup? Let us know in the comments! The post You Might Be Intimidated by Disney World’s Giant Ice Cream Sundae first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some Disney stars dabble in other things! Teremana Tequila We’ve seen celebs make awesome Minnie ears, as well as some fun celebrity margaritas over at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT. Neil Patrick Harris has his Black Magic Margarita and Lily Aldridge collaborated with La Cava to bring us a special drink for this year’s Festival of the Arts. Not only have we seen margaritas, but we’ve even see celebrity tequila in the cave! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s tequila is at La Cava, and the brand is about to go global! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Tequila Company — Teremana Tequila — is looking at a global expansion! The Rock posted on Instagram saying his tequila brand has had the most successful launch of any spirit in U.S. history. WOW! He went on to say that they’re now entering their “legacy partnership” with their global distribution partners, Mast-Jägermeister after signing “one of the biggest deals in spirits history.” Mast-Jägermeister is the German liquor company that makes — you guessed it — Jägermeister. The Rock & his Teremana tequila The Rock also thanked his co-owners of the tequila brand, the Lopez Family in Mexico and ended the post by saying “Now, we take TEREMANA global.” Last summer, The Rock was actually serving up his tequila from his Mana Mobile food truck in Disneyland (and it was absolutely delicious)! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt at his food truck in Disneyland! As we said before, you can get Teremana Tequila at Disney World inside La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. Teremana Tequila The tequila is actually used in the Tomato Margarita here, which is frozen and has Termana Tequila, tomatoes, agave nectar, blended lime juice, and watermelon topped with hibiscus salt. And, you can get Teremana Tequila in The Wild One, which has Teremana blanco tequila, mango-passion fruit purée, Ancho Verde chile liqueur, lime juice, applejack and ginger cordial, and a black ant salt rim. Tomato Margarita Stay tuned to DFB for more food news and updates! Click here to see another celeb’s tequila creation you can get in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried Teremana Tequila? Let us know in the comments! The post The Rock is Taking his Tequila Brand GLOBAL! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article