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If you’re wondering “What’s going on with that train that’s supposed to take guests from Orlando International Airport to Disney World?” — we’ve got a BIG update! ©Brightline We’ve been keeping tabs on this train, looking for updates and other information, and sharing all of that with you. While we’ve still got a ways to go before we can hop on that train and take it into Disney Springs, we DO have an important update on what’s going on with the construction of this project. Earlier Today, Brightline shared that their first train has arrived in Orlando! This train has now arrived at Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, which is located “south of Orlando International Airport.” This is actually a huge occasion since it is the first Brightline train to arrive in Orlando. ©Brightline The train, called Bright Blue 2, is “a six-car train consisting of two locomotives and four passenger coaches.” It traveled from Sacramento, across 10 states and around 3,000 miles to make it to Florida. Michael Cegelis, Executive Vice President of Development and Construction for Brightline said, “To see Bright Blue 2 drive onto the Vehicle Maintenance Facility site was emotional for all of us and represents a monumental moment for Central Florida and for the entire state as we move closer to connecting our state with high-speed passenger rail.” ©Brightline Five new trainsets are set to arrive in Florida in preparation for the opening of the Brightline train station in Orlando. This train is the second of the 5 set to arrive in Florida. Bright Red 2 arrived back in October of 2021. According to Brightline, “the newest train sets represent Brightline’s commitment to invest billions in American infrastructure, creating the country’s first and only private high-speed rail network.” The coaches are “designed for luxury and comfort, featuring special ergonomic seating, contemporary communication systems and enhanced Wi-Fi.” The coaches will also include “wide aisles, wheelchair storage and fully accessible restrooms.” ©Brightline Currently, Brightline has indicated that their Orlando extension project is 70% complete. It is expected to be complete in late 2022 and start carrying passengers in 2023. That is specifically the extension of the line from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to Orlando, however. A separate matter is the connection from the Orlando International Airport to Disney World (with a station specifically at Disney Springs). According to an article from the Orlando Sentinel from back in early 2021, passenger service from the airport to the Disney Springs station was (at that point) slated to start in 5 years. That means, guests may not be able to ride on those trains until 2026. ©Brightline So it seems it will still be quite some time before the train takes guests to Disney World, but this still marks a big milestone for the train line overall. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and share those with you! Click here to see our thoughts on how the high speed train will change Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you be interested in taking the train from the airport to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post More Progress Made on the Airport Train Route to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disney-themed dad jokes, we’ve got even more than our favorite Disney Princess, Ra-PUNS-el. Just like the monsters, it’s laughter we’re after! Haha okay, we know that one was bad, but we just couldn’t resist! Like Elsa, we simply couldn’t just…let it go. And it seems that Disney World is jumping on the corny jokes bandwagon as well, because we’re starting to see some very targeted merchandise out there. Targeted to who? Well, dorks like us, of course! Today at Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom, we spotted this new “Dad Jokes Served Fresh Daily” mug and we just have to say…WE NEED IT. Love at first sight. It was $14.99 and it’s everything that we’ve ever wanted. Now we’re completely justified in sipping our coffee out of this while we ask you “What does Daisy Duck say when she goes to buy lipstick?” (The answer? “Put it on my BILL!” ) This is absolutely amazing. Come on, we all know that you’ve got someone in your life who has thoroughly earned this mug. And if you don’t buy it and send it to them right away, then we’re going to stay here and continue to PUNish you with our bad jokes until you do. Okay, fine, we can’t really do that. But seriously, this mug is awesome and you should buy it. That is all — love, DFB. Oh, and P.S., keep following along for more awesome merchandise content from Disney World! Click Here to See All the 50th Anniversary Merch 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. Who would you give this mug to? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's New Mug is Made for the Most Awesome Kind of People first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some people have STRONG opinions about Disney World hotels. While some people prefer the simplicity (and price) of Disney’s Value Resorts, others like the convenience and elegance of Disney’s Deluxe Resorts. Then, of course, many people opt for Disney’s Moderate Resorts, which offer a nice compromise of affordability and selection. What’s your guess? Pretty much every family you talk to will have a different answer, but today, we’re looking to some professionals to see which Disney hotels are ranked among the BEST in Orlando! The U.S. News & World Report unveiled their list of the top hotels in Orlando. Some of the results may surprise you! Top 25 Resorts For the eighth year in a row, the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort was ranked as the #1 best hotel in Orlando. Talk about a winning streak! Four Seasons Resort Orlando The U.S. News & World Report recognized the Four Seasons as a resort that consistently offers “high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences.” If you thought that was impressive, the wins keep on coming! The Four Seasons Resort Orlando was also ranked as the #3 Best Hotel in Florida. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World With these honors, the U.S. News & World Report awarded the Four Seasons with a Gold Badge Ranking, meaning the hotel falls into the top 10% of the country’s best luxury hotels. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World A little further down the list, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa was ranked as the #6 best hotel in Orlando. The report states that the resort “caters to Disney-loving couples with its elegant atmosphere and numerous wedding venues.” Grand Floridian Resort Taking the #14 spot is Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas — Kidani Village. This hotel is home to Sanaa, which is one of the many incredible restaurants in Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you’ve never been to Sanaa, try the bread service! It’s AMAZING! The Lobby at Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village Coming in right behind Animal Kingdom Lodge is Disney’s BoardWalk Inn at #15. Between its prime location and large selection of dining experiences, we’re not surprised this made the top 25! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Right across the water, Disney’s Yacht Club made the #16 spot, while Disney’s Beach Club Resort is #17. Those Deluxe Resorts are KILLING it! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Finally, the iconic Wilderness Lodge took the #19 spot in the best hotels in Orlando list. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge That grand lobby alone is reason enough for the Wilderness Lodge to make the list! Top 30+ Resorts Interestingly, some of Disney’s other popular Deluxe Resorts were found much lower down in the list! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was ranked at the #27 spot, while Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort came in 31st and 32nd place. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort According to U.S. News & World Report, the rankings were based on “an analysis of industry awards, hotel star ratings, and user ratings.” What do you think about this organization’s assessment? Is there anything you would change? Be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news and park updates! Ranking ALL of Disney World’s 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 agree with this ranking? Let us know in the comments! The post See Which Disney Resorts Made the BEST Hotels in Orlando List!! 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. Magic Kingdom might be the smallest park at Disney World, but it has a LOT going on inside! What a beauty Fireworks, corn dog nuggets, pirates, princesses, and elephants, oh my! There’s something exciting around every corner, and Disney likes to keep us on our toes by adding new stuff all the time. So, come with us to check out what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Splash Mountain Construction walls are down now in front of Splash Mountain! We were able to see the freshly painted briar patch. Fresh paint! Then, a couple days later, we saw there was water added back to the ride! We have water, people! Splash Mountain is scheduled to reopen on February 11th, so it looks like the routine maintenance is finishing up. Country Bear Jamboree The stage in front of Country Bear Jamboree has had a bunch of greenery and props added to it. What’s going on here?! We’ll be on the lookout to see what the stage is used for! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium Inside The Emporium we found a new Elsa Ice Magic Toy for $29.99. It includes lights, fog, and projections! Let It Gooo, Let It GO We also found the Princess Tea Set that we had previously seen over at the Grand Floridian for $34.99. Tea party, anyone? The princesses featured are Belle, Tiana, Cinderella, Aurora, and Snow White. Little tiny tea cups The new Tye Dye Minnie Ears are also available in the Emporium! We took them out for a little photoshoot in front of Cinderella Castle, because ears this pretty deserve a photoshoot. So pretty! You can get these ears for $29.99. Click here to see more of our photoshoot with these fun ears! We saw a new Seven Dwarfs mug for $14.99. On one side it says “Working Hard…” The workers in the group …while the other side says “Hardly Working.” Sleeping on the job! New 50th Anniversary mini statues also popped up in The Emporium! You can get these for $9.99. Which one do you want the most? And, the 50th Anniversary Castle Funko Pop with Mickey is available in here as well. You can get it for $39.99. Look at that castle detail! The Belle ears we had seen on shopDisney are also now in stock. What’s going on here? We have our thoughts about these guys, but if you want them for yourself, they’re $29.99. Click here to see more of the Belle Ears! Finally, we found this pretty new Minnie Mouse kids pink velvet shirt. So soft! You can grab it for $24.99! Uptown Jewlers The new Disney Steeds Dooney & Bourke Collection was released in Uptown Jewelers! It features all the famous Disney horses. You can get the Tote for $298… Disney Steeds Tote …the Purse for $298… Dooney & Bourke Disney Steeds Purse …the Satchel for $228… Satchel …or the MagicBand for $48! Dooney & Bourke Disney Steeds Magic Band Can you name ALL of these horses?! If so, we’re pretty impressed with your Disney knowledge. Click here to see more about this collection! Main Street Cinema The Disney Vault Collection store recently released some fun vintage map merchandise, and now the bucket hat is available over here in Magic Kingdom! SO FUN! You can get this hat for $44.99. Click here to see more items like this bucket hat! Star Traders At Star Traders, we noticed that freeze dried strawberries have been added with the other astronaut food! Would you eat these? We also found this new EARidescent pin bag that can display all of your pins on the front! Okay, we’re loving this It can also be used two different ways — as a fanny pack or as a purse. Get it for $39.99. Versatile! Finally, we saw this new gold Mickey and Minnie tote! The two love birds Grab it for $39.99. Tomorrowland Light and Power This Tomorrowland hoodie we have only seen over in Disneyland finally made its way to the East Coast! For all the Tomorrowland fans This one is $59.99. Frontier Trading Post There’s a new Tiana MagicBand in town over at Frontier Trading Post. This is SO pretty! You can get it for $39.99. Click here to see more of this MagicBand! Umbrella Stand — Liberty Square At the Umbrella Stand over near Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, we spotted this new hand-painted Encanto Umbrella! LOVE! Isn’t is gorgeous?! We’ll take it, please You can see various things from the movie painted around the umbrella. Sir Mickey’s In Sir Mickey’s, there’s a new Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Day bag charm! It’s a pink heart with Minnie’s signature bow and glitter, of course. What’s Valentine’s Day without glitter?! We also found this new Believe bag charm that spells out the word under a Mickey ring. Now we have the Cher song stuck in our head These are great to add a little more fun to your bags! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates Crystal Arts We saw this awesome Cast Member working on making some glass castle spires in Crystal Arts recently! How cool?! We could watch this incredible artistry for hours. We wish we were as cool as this guy That’s everything new at Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Animal 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’s your favorite snack in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Astronaut Food and Splash Mountain Progress! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Popcorn, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, churros, and DOLE Whips — you may already have these 4 Disney food groups covered, but if you haven’t ventured outside of these classic snacks you’re missing out BIG TIME. Les Halles Disney World is full of amazing snacks, including some unique treats you can only find at limited locations. Today we made our way over to one of our FAVORITE spots to grab a snack in EPCOT — Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the France pavilion — and found 2 NEW items. Should either of these be added to your must-try list? We’ve got the answer. It’s a good day when you find a new treat in Disney World, but it’s an even BETTER day when you find 2 new beauties to try. Today we experienced that magical moment when we found these new treats at the France pavilion. First up we have the new Viennoiserie pommes or Apple Crumble Pastrie. Back in December, we actually grabbed an Apple Crumble pastry from Les Halles (which we then hacked to make WAY better), but this one is different than the one we had before! Hello Beautiful While the previous pastry was in a sort-of muffin-type form, this one is more of a circular, croissant-style treat. It was listed as a special item on the register. Essentially, this apple pastry is a fluffy, buttery croissant with an apple pie-like filling. The filling has cinnamon and multiple kinds of nuts including walnuts and almonds from what we could tell. Ready to Dig IN! The top crumble portion tasted to us like a sort of oat crumble with cinnamon. Inside the pastry, you’ll find really BIG chunks of cooked apple. It was served to us at room temperature, but we could totally see this being an even more amazing treat when warmed up! Truthfully, we loved every bite of this treat! Our reporter who tried it shared that it is actually one of the BEST desserts they’ve had in Disney World in a while (and they’re not even a big apple pie person!). OH YES The buttery croissant just went SO well with the oats, nuts, apples, and cinnamon. It’s like a delicious, apple-y, cinnamon-y hug in food form. If you love apple pie, you do NOT want to miss out on this. Just be warned that there is a decent amount of cinnamon, so if that’s not your jam you’ll want to skip it. We Loved This One! Next up we have our secret chocolate pastry. This pastry is SO new it doesn’t even have a name! This pastry again features that fluffy, buttery croissant, but this time it has a chocolate swirl. This treat had a GREAT texture with the chocolate swirls combined with the chocolate chunks on top. The chocolate on top appeared to be a dark chocolate. We really enjoyed that because it added a great chocolate flavor, but wasn’t overly sweet. YUM We really enjoyed this treat. Our only complaint is that we wish there was a little more chocolate on the inside to really give it a stronger chocolate flavor. But, it is nice as is if you’re looking for something that’s got some chocolate flavor to it without being overly sweet. Give Us All the Chocolate Also if you hate dark chocolate, we wouldn’t recommend this one for you given those dark chocolate chunks on top, so be warned! A Peek Inside Overall, if you’re looking for a pastry that is satisfying, but isn’t super rich or overly sweet, either of these would make a great choice! You can pick these up for $4.25 each at Les Halles. This spot can be very popular and have quite the line sometimes, so just keep that in mind! What Do You Think? Will you be adding these to your must-get list? Tell us in the comments! And be sure to check back for more news and Disney food reviews. Click here to see our rankings of every single EPCOT restaurant! 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 either of these snacks? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Should EPCOT's 2 NEW Snacks Be on Your Must-Try List? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To those who skip visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we simply ask…WHY?! We’re back again! This week, we had an absolute BLAST in the park, trying out some new food, enjoying the entertainment, and checking out a newly returned behind-the-scenes tour. There were a lot of new things to see, so if you didn’t get to stop by, we’re sharing the full list of news with you! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Flame Tree Barbecue It’s February, and that means that Disney is honoring Black History Month with a “Celebrate Soulfully” promotion all around the resort. At Flame Tree Barbecue in Animal Kingdom, we tried a new menu item specifically for the occasion — Collard Greens! Bacon….mmmm… Typically when we’re here, we settle for french fries or onion rings, but you can snag this alternate side dish for $4.49 for a limited time. And they’re tossed with bacon — that’s one way to make eating our veggies way more enticing! Click Here for Our Review of the Collard Greens! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Restaurantosaurus And over at another one of Animal Kingdom’s quick service spots, there’s some construction going on! Much of Restaurantosaurus is currently covered in construction walls as the restaurant gets a little refurbishment. There were walls all over the place. We’ve been watching the progress to see if there are any major changes, and we’ll keep you updated! In the meantime, the restaurant remains open, so you can still pick up your classic burger-and-fries combo. Out of the Wild Over at Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, there used to be a small gift shop/merchandise area called Out of the Wild. A few weeks ago, this spot closed down to be transformed into a relaxation area, according to nearby Cast Members. Since then, the corner where the store used to stand has been covered up and hidden from guests. It’s still closed off. When we visited this week, we noticed the same covered-up space. There hasn’t been an end date announced for this construction yet, so we’ll just keep checking whenever we stop by. Disney World Construction Projects That You Need to Know About — Click Here! Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates Africa In the middle of the Harambe Village in the Africa section of the park, there’s a stage where you’ll often find a variety of musical performers throughout the day. And in honor of Black History Month, there’s a special performance with the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe. It was a really great show! We caught their short show earlier this week, and we found ourselves swaying to the drum beats and thoroughly entertained by the dancers. We definitely recommend it if you’re stopping by soon! Expedition Everest And over at Expedition Everest, the ride is still closed for a rather lengthy refurb, but we walk by it every time we visit (obviously to tell it how much we love and miss it!). This week, we actually spotted some changes — the ride system was testing! It’s definitely a little weird to see those train cars go down the hill without hearing the screams of excited guests (and probably terrified guests too — that yeti is SPOOKY), but we’re one step closer to getting to ride it again. There’s not a set date for reopening currently, it’s just listed as mid-April. Click Here to Learn More About the Expedition Everest Closure! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company Alrighty pals, it’s time to talk merch! We saw a LOT of new stuff in Animal Kingdom this week, so try to keep up! (Although we won’t blame you if you get lost along the way, it’s quite a long list.) First up, there’s the new Pink Tiara Minnie Ears that arrived all over Disney World. Aren’t they beautiful? Those sequins SPARKLE in the sun. And to match your new Minnie ears, you can pick up the Minnie Ear Tank Top that we spotted inside the store as well. It’s $34.99, comes in adult sizes, and the back has an adorable bow detail! This one is for all you ear lovers out there! But that’s not all that we saw in the way of Minnie ears! A couple days later, we spotted the Fuzzy Pastel Minnie Ears here as well. (This may be the hotspot if you’re looking for some new headwear, apparently.) They were $29.99 and look cozy enough to use as a pillow. They look like they’re painted with watercolors! What if ears aren’t the only Disney souvenir you like to collect? Well, don’t worry, we’ve got something new for you pin traders as well! There’s a brand-new Disney KiteTails pin (inspired by the show that premiered at Animal Kingdom for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary) and you can find it in Discovery Trading Co. for $12.99. Who doesn’t love KiteTails? There’s also a new pin dedicated to some of the most beloved characters out there — the Muppets! This one is more expensive at $17.99 and features Beaker and Dr. Honeydew. It’s pretty rare that we see merch with these guys! Want to add a little Disney flair to your bookshelf at home? The shop also had a new set of Mickey Mouse bookends for $34.99, which is a pretty unique souvenir if you ask us! We definitely weren’t expecting this item! And if you own a nuiMO and you’re looking to get them the latest spring fashions, then we’ve got you covered! This new Spirit Jersey Hoodie for nuiMOs is $21.99 and will keep your little guy nice and bundled up until the winter weather subsides. Hot new look for your nuiMO! And last but not least, there were two new mother-daughter necklace sets available for purchase. The first is a Hakuna Matata design with Timon and Pumbaa… There’s a new Lion King necklace set. …while the other design features matching Minnie Mouse heads, complete with little bows on top. How cute! There’s a Minnie Mouse version too! These necklace sets are $29.99 each, and they come with one adult-length chain and one smaller chain for kiddos. Island Mercantile Okay, now it’s time to cross the walkway over to Island Mercantile, where we found a bunch MORE new items in the past few days! To start with, there were three new Minnie Mouse clothing items for kids this week. The first is a Minnie Mouse Dress for $39.99. New dress! There’s also a new long-sleeve tee with Minnie Mouse and a subtle rainbow pattern on the front. This one is $34.99. Even more clothes for your little one. And to round out the trio, there’s a Minnie Mouse Shirt for Kids with ruffle sleeves. You can get this $29.99 and you’ll have a little fashionista on your hands. How cute! Are you as enchanted by Encanto as the rest of the world? If so, there are new movie-themed products as well. There’s this new Encanto Kids Shirt for $44.99… New Encanto-inspired clothing …and a new Julieta Funko POP for $15.25. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the collection in Island Mercantile! You can collect them all! And you know that we couldn’t go a week without getting some new 50th Anniversary merchandise! A few days ago, a model of the Simba Disney Fab 50 character statue arrived in Island Mercantile, and you can purchase him for $99. He’s for sale! We’ve seen several of these statue figurines popping up around the parks, and we’ll be on the lookout for more in the future. Creature Comforts The holidays are over, but we found the remnants of one unique celebration inside Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks location, Creature Comforts. Here, there was a brand-new Star Wars Wookie Life Day Tumbler. A brand-new tumbler! The cup features Chewbacca in his holiday best, and you can pick it up for $24.99. Yak & Yeti Bazaar And finally, the last new item from this week was this adorable hat that we spotted in Asia. It’s $28 and has the phrase “Choose Being Kind” across the front. What a great reminder! Choose Being Kind — what a great motto! That’s everything that was new in Animal Kingdom this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more updates from the theme parks and beyond! We’ll be sharing the latest Disney World news. Click Here to Check Out What’s New at Disney World’s 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. When was your last visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: Princess Minnie Ears, Expedition Everest UPDATES, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

They say that New York is the city that never sleeps, but we would like to enter Disney World into the conversation, too. From the parks to the resorts, we find new things in Disney World pretty much EVERY DAY! We’re talking new merchandise, new treats, new construction, and sometimes, new attractions! That’s a lot of NEW! Hello, friends! Today we’re back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to take a look around and see what’s new! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Every once in a while Disney’s animatronics get a little tired and decide to take a break. Over in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, the main man himself Dok-Ondar was missing from his usual spot! His little corner was all covered up with a red curtain for now. Maybe he’s sleeping! He tends to go missing pretty often, but we’ll keep our eyes out to see when he comes back. Disney Animatronics: The WEIRD, the BAD, and the UGLY! Hollywood Studios Food Updates This is a friendly (and disappointing) reminder that the Tune-In Lounge inside the 50’s Prime Time Cafe is still not serving milkshakes at the to-go bar area. No milkshakes for now! If you want one of those delicious peanut butter and jelly milkshakes, you’ll have to book a reservation and eat in the sit-down part of the restaurant (whomp whomp…). DIY Disney Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake from 50’s Prime Time Cafe Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood Just in time for Valentine’s Day, some new Pandora X Disney charms are popping up around the parks! We found a new Mickey Mouse Double Dangle Charm for $85 at the Legends of Hollywood store. It’s a pretty, rose-goldy charm with lots of character (get it?). How cute! Here’s a list of all the new arrivals in the Pandora collection! There are lots of new arrivals! It looks like the Disney Steeds Dooney and Bourke collection made its way to Hollywood Studios! Just horsin’ around We’ve seen this collection already in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom, so it’s nice to see it over at Hollywood Studios, too! Click here to see the FULL collection! Dark Room The Dark Room shop near the Hollywood Studios park entrance has a new Stitch pin and lanyard clip set for $19.99! Stitch is such a rascal! The lanyard clip could also work as a keychain! Sunset Couture Disney’s new Pluto lounge shorts are $36.99, and we’re loving the graphic comic-style cartoon print on these shorts! Accurate depiction of our mood throughout the day in Disney World They come with a functional drawstring for maximum comfort! These look very comfortable! We previously spotted this Cars toy set at the Test Track gift shop, but now it’s also being sold in Hollywood Studios! You can pick up this Lightning McQueen and Brick Yardley set for $16.99. We have to say it…Ka-CHOW! Speaking of new items that we’ve seen before, we found the pretty new 50th Anniversary beacons of magic puzzle! This looks challenging! Disney has released a TON of new 50th Anniversary-inspired puzzles since October 1st! Disney World Just Released Over 100 (!!!) Pieces of NEW 50th Anniversary Merchandise Celebrity 5 &10 Looking for some new home decor? Check out this new soap dispenser we found for $22.99 — it’s got cute little Mickey heads! For a little subtle Disney decor! The good news is, you can unscrew the top and refill it when you run out of soap! This container is too pretty to use just one time! Mickeys of Hollywood We found a MASSIVE new Toy Story 25 year anniversary toy set for $49.99. It comes with 20 little Toy Story characters, including some black and white versions of everyone’s favorite cowboy and cowgirl! This is a MASSIVE set! Pretty much every classic Toy Story character is included! Can adults play, too? Asking for a friend This set looks like so much fun, don’t you think? Tatooine Traders Let’s all oooh and ahhh over this new Star Wars baby onesie. ADORABLE! You can buy it for $19.99. The illustrations are so stinkin’ cute! Black Spire Outpost Market The Black Spire Outpost clothing store is selling a few different Boba Fett accessories! We found this Boba Fett helmet… Gotta protect the noggin …jetpack… *Does not actually fly (sadly) …and gauntlet set! You’ll be the sharpest shooter in the galaxy! All you need is a suit and you’d look just like Boba Fett! WARNING: Do Not Open Unless You’re a Boba Fett Fan Hollywood Studios Attraction Updates Walt Disney Presents One Man’s Dream There’s a new West Side Story costume exhibit in Hollywood Studios! Have you seen this movie yet? On display are four costumes from the new adaptation of West Side Story! It’s really interesting to be able to see all the little costume details you might not catch on the screen. They’ve even got all the little details right! The display also has little signs with some information about the movie! For your reading pleasure Of course, they had to include the most iconic costume in the movie that belonged to Maria and Tony! That white dress has SO much history! These are two ICONIC characters! Fun fact: the actress that played Maria in the 2021 West Side Story is also set to star in the new Snow White movie. Fun facts! We hope you enjoyed our little walk through Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! NEWS: 2 Rides Close Temporarily After Fire Department Responds in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Hollywood Studios any time soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: A Costume Exhibit, Star Wars Merchandise, and a MISSING Character first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s no better place on Earth than Disney to celebrate special occasions! Of course, that includes our cast members’ birthdays! To add a little pixie dust and make birthdays even more magical last year, together with the celebration of the resort’s 15th Anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort launched a year-long program – “Cast Birthday Celebration.” Not only did every cast member receive a […]View the full article

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Picture it: it’s a cool day in Disney World (or your hometown) and you’re looking for that perfectly cozy item to keep you a little warm but not too hot. You (like MANY others) might instinctively reach for an item that has become a staple of many Disney fans’ closets — a Disney Spirit Jersey! Harmonious We’ve seen all kinds of spirit jerseys released in the past — from ones themed to retro Disney maps to Baby Yoda. And more spirit jerseys are on the way (including one of Orange Bird!). Today, as we were walking around EPCOT, we found a NEW spirit jersey that is made for fans of this theme park’s latest nighttime entertainment offering! Calling all Harmonious fans — the spirit jersey of your dreams has arrived! Earlier today we found a brand NEW Harmonious spirit jersey in EPCOT’s Creations Shop! And yes, we know some are still mourning the loss of Illuminations from EPCOT , but if you are a fan of the new show (or you just like the spirit jersey design), this could be a great item for you to pick up! OoOoOo! If you’re not aware, Harmonious is EPCOT’s new nighttime spectacular. It features water effects, projections, fireworks, GIANT barges with moving arms(!), and lots of hit Disney songs reinterpreted by musicians from around the world! If you’re a big fan of the new show then this new spirit jersey is for you! On the back it features the EPCOT logo and the word “Harmonious.” Harmonious Spirit Jersey It also has a colorful design on the bottom featuring some iconic Disney characters from in the show, silhouettes of icons from the various countries represented in EPCOT, and more! So Pretty! The front features a black design with stars all around, and it has that classic EPCOT Center logo on one side. Are You a Fan? It’s that perfect mix of old meets new — giving you a touch of nostalgia mixed in with icons representing the new spectacular. Love It! Check out a video of the spirit jersey below! If you want to grab this spirit jersey, be sure to head to the Creations Shop in EPCOT and pick it up for $74.99. At the time we were there, the Cast Members were replenishing the spirit jerseys that were on display so there were a decent number available, but we have a feeling these will go fast! Want to know more about Harmonious? Click here to see why Harmonious is NOT a real fireworks show, and click here to see best and worst spots to watch Harmonious. Harmonious We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find! You can stream EPCOT’s Harmonious soundtrack now — click here to learn more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Harmonious? Would you grab this spirit jersey? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: You Might Want to Act FAST to Grab EPCOT's Newest Spirit Jersey! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’re wondering if 2022 is the year you need to hit the ground running and SPRINT back into the happiest place on Earth, pump the breaks there a sec! Disneyland in Anaheim, California Let’s talk about if this really IS the year you should be planning, budgeting, and dreaming about a Disneyland vacation. Check out our video below Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Have you visited Disneyland Resort! Let us know in the comments below! The post DFB Video: Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you think you know everything there is to know about Buzz Lightyear from Disney’s Toy Story, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Buzz Lightyear Disney previously announced that a new film, Lightyear, would finally tell the full origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero that inspired the toy we all know and love from the Pixar movies. We’ve already seen a teaser for the film, but today we got a full trailer and WE ARE PUMPED. As we mentioned, Lightyear tells the story of Buzz Lightyear — the hero that inspired the Buzz Lightyear toy seen in the Toy Story films. According to Disney, Buzz Lightyear is a “legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure.” Buzz Lightyear Director Angus MacLane shared, “Buzz’s world was always something I was excited about…In ‘Toy Story,’ there seemed to be this incredible backstory to him being a Space Ranger that’s only touched upon, and I always wanted to explore that world further. So my ‘Lighytear’ pitch was, ‘What was the movie that Andy saw that made him want a Buzz Lightyear toy?’ I wanted to see that movie. And now I’m lucky enough to get to make it.” ©Disney Well are you ready to get a little glimpse at the story that inspired the toy? Check out the trailer below to get a peek at the movie! Between the giant robots, aliens, action, epic music, and a robot cat, it looks like there will be a LOT to see in this new film. The film will feature the voice talents of Chris Evans (Buzz), as well as Keke Palmer, Dale Soules and Taika Waititi “as a group of ambitious recruits.” Peter Sohn will voice Sox, Buzz’s robot companion. Other cast members include Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Efren Ramirez, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (who many will recognize from his original score in Up and other movies), will score Lightyear. ©Disney Lightyear will be released on June 17th, 2022. We’ll be sure to look for more updates and share that with you! Click here to see all of the new Disney series and movies coming 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. Are you excited for this new film? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the NEW Trailer for Disney's Buzz Lightyear Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has so many exciting movies being released this year! ©Disney Marvel’s Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder are both premiering this year, Pixar’s Lightyear will be released this summer, and Hocus Pocus 2 should be out around Halloween! One of the major movies coming out soon is Pixar’s Turning Red, which will have an exclusive release on Disney+. And, a Canadian company is doing something very special to celebrate the new film. Air Canada has unveiled a new airplane themed the upcoming Pixar movie Turning Red, according to Yahoo! Finance. The animated film is set in Toronto, so it makes sense that Air Canada would be the one to create this cool new plane. ©AirCanada “As Canada’s largest airline and the country’s flag carrier, our collaboration with Disney and Pixar for Turning Red, directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Canadian talent and bring the best of Canada to the world…We wanted customers of all ages to be able to enjoy the special livery and be a part of the excitement around this very special Canadian moment,” said Andy Shibata, Vice-President, Brand at Air Canada, according to Yahoo! Finance. ©AirCanada Director of the film, Academy Award winner Domee Shi, said, “I made Turning Red a love letter to Toronto and everything Canadian, and now to see the film celebrated on the airline that literally brought my family and me over from China when I was little is especially meaningful to me. I cannot wait for Canadian audiences and people around the world to see the film, and hopefully fall in love with Canada just like I have.” Air Canada will be promoting the film by using the themed Airbus A220 that will fly across the country. And, starting this month, Air Canada passengers will get to see a special Turning Red video, inspired by the film’s trailer. There will also be a seatback city guide on select aircraft that will show director Domee Shi’s favorite places in Toronto. AND, on planes going to Toronto, an animated landscape of the city will be show on seatback screens. ©AirCanada Next month, the March issue of Air Canada enRoute magazine will feature a custom-illustrated cover of Toronto with Meilin Lee as the panda (the movie’s main character) gazing across the city, as well as a feature interview with director Domee Shi, according to Yahoo! Finance. ©AirCanada But, that’s not all the airline is doing to celebrate the film! Air Canada is also launching a contest celebrating the release of Turning Red, offering 5 prize packages. Each package features a trip for 4 people to Toronto to attend the Canadian premiere special event of the film on March 8th! The contest runs until February 20 for residents of Canada and you can enter by going to the website here. ©Disney | Pixar Pixar’s Turning Red will premiere on Disney+ in both Canada and the United States on March 11th, 2022. It’s about Meilin Lee, a 13-year-old that turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets excited! You can learn more about the film here. ©Disney || Turning Red Check out this video of them working on the new plane below! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates! Click here to see Walt Disney’s plane that is coming to D23 Expo this summer! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching Turning Red when it premieres on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post There are PANDAS All Over this Plane to Celebrate an Upcoming Pixar Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a BIG Disney problem that no one wants to face. Unfortunately, this problem can be very common so you very well may find yourself struggling with it while planning your next trip. Disney Springs What is it you ask? Well, you may have visited a fantastic Disney World restaurant during your last trip and absolutely fallen in love with it. It might become one of those “we have to eat there every trip” type places. Or maybe you’ve read one of our reviews of a restaurant and it’s on your MUST-do list. But, you sit down to make your reservations 60 days in advance and…nothing. Nada. Zilch. You can find reservations at other spots but NOT the one you wanted. Or maybe it’s quite the opposite — maybe you love that one restaurant but you’re wanting to be a little adventurous (look at you!) and try a place that is somewhat similar but still different enough to offer a unique experience. WHAT TO DO?! Well, if the popular spot you were hoping to eat at was Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith, we’ve got you covered. If you like Homecomin’, there’s an underrated Disney World restaurant you might want to check out during your next trip. The popularity of Disney Springs restaurants can sometimes make reservations at popular places there (like Homecomin’ and others) harder to secure. Many Disney World Resort hotel restaurants, however, are often overlooked. Not only can it be easier to find reservations at many of these places, but many of them also serve delicious food worth trying! If you love Homecomin’ at Disney Springs, here’s why you might want to visit the Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa the next time you visit Disney World. Breaking Down the Restaurants Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith is a table service restaurant located in Disney Springs. It is technically in The Landing area. It features Southern and Floridian cuisine served “farm-to-fork,” all of which are inspired by local Florida agriculture. Homecomin’ is led by celebrity Chef Art Smith. Homecomin’ is known for Chef Art’s Famous Fried Chicken, the signature Hummingbird Cake, moonshine, and more Southern delights. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ On Saturdays and Sundays, guests can enjoy brunch at this spot. And if you’re looking for a quick drink (perhaps some moonshine?) you can also visit the Shine Bar & Social Patio Bar. Click here to see one of our reviews of Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! Grand Floridian Cafe The Grand Floridian Cafe is located inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa, which is a short Monorail ride or walk from Magic Kingdom. This table service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with brunch foods available for breakfast and lunch. They’re especially known for their chicken and waffles with hot honey and lobster-topped burger. Grand Floridian Cafe Ever hear a TON of people talk about the Grand Floridian Cafe? For whatever reason, this spot can often fly under the radar. Because it is not on everyone’s must-get lists, it can be a lot easier to snag a reservation here than at Homecomin’ at times. And as a bonus, it’s not that difficult to get to from Magic Kingdom! Click here to read our brunch review of the Grand Floridian Cafe! Atmosphere Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is reminiscent of the Florida vernacular style of architecture, which is based on building with local needs in mind with locally sourced materials. According to the City of Palm Bay, Florida’s style guide, the style generally includes “pastel colors, porches, and multi-pitched roof lines, elements originally developed in response to Florida’s climate.” Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Inside, Homecomin’ has a farmhouse, minimalist style of decor, with industrial details and farm-to-table themed artwork. The whole place is a true celebration of Florida’s agriculture — from the past to the present and future. It’s meant to feel like you’re comin’ (note the missing letter “g”) back home to Florida, with a focus on the more rural, agricultural, and southern aspect of it. Kitchen and Seating Area Homecomin’ also has an enclosed patio for “outdoor” seating… Spaced Out Tables Within Enclosed Patio …or you can visit the open-air patio at the connected Shine Bar & Social. Shine Bar and Social In contrast, Grand Floridian Cafe has Victorian-style decor like the rest of Grand Floridian Resort. You’ll notice this style through the details throughout the restaurant, like the warm lighting, florals, and more ornate furnishings. The Grand Floridian Cafe is so pretty You actually walk through the main lobby of the Grand Floridian to get to Grand Floridan Cafe, which is a beautiful space that totally sets the mood for the experience. (You’re not walking into a fast food restaurant here — you can sense a level of elegance!) Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Inside the cafe, there is indoor seating, with a mix of tables and booths. Grand Floridian Cafe You may also find some outdoor seating on the covered patio. In the past, we’ve seen Grand Floridian Cafe provide outdoor seating here. Those then went away. But in 2020, Disney pulled out the outdoor tables again. During your visit, these tables may not be available. Be sure to check and see what things are like during your trip. Outdoor Seating at the Grand Floridian Cafe Both restaurants have very different styles of decor, but you get a beautiful atmosphere either way, as well as table service and indoor and (potentially) outdoor seating. Both restaurants are also relatively casual and don’t feel overly fancy or stuffy. Though Grand Floridian Cafe is definitely on the more elevated side, it still has a relaxing and overall casual vibe. Now let’s get into the important stuff — the food! Should you do dinner at the Grand Floridian Cafe? Click here to see our FULL review! Menu Both Homecomin’ and Grand Floridian Cafe feature moderately priced menus. At Homecomin’ the lunch and dinner starters range from $10 to $18, with options like Church Lady Deviled Eggs and Thigh High Chicken Biscuits. ©Disney | Homecomin’ Lunch Menu Entrees at Homecomin’ are based on Southern-style comfort food. You’ll find dishes like Art’s Famous Chicken for $32, Country Fried Steak for $27, and Fried Catfish for $24. Entrees generally range from $19 to $37. ©Disney | Homecomin’ Lunch Menu Art’s Famous Fried Chicken is one of our favorites, with buttermilk-brined fried chicken served with mashed potatoes and a cheddar drop biscuit. These are truly a MUST. We’ve had these many a time and we can’t resist getting them over and over again (and you shouldn’t resist either!). We’ll eat Homecomin’s Fried Chicken any day! Speaking of Cheddar Drop Biscuits, you can order them as a side dish for $7 and you won’t regret this either. We have described them in the past as little bites of heaven, and we stand by that description! They are AMAZING, with deliciously warm cheddar cheese melted into each one. Other sides are priced between $6 to $8. Homecomin’ Cheddar Biscuits Homecomin’ also has sandwich dishes priced at $18 to $19, like the Fried Chicken Sandwich or The Cuban Sandwich. ©Disney | Homecomin’ Lunch Menu Desserts at Homecomin’ range from $9 to $13, with the famous Hummingbird Cake straight from Chef Art’s cookbook. And yes, it is as good as you’d want and hope for it to be — from the sweetness to the pineapple flavor, it’s a must get. ©Disney | Homecomin’ Lunch Menu Let’s move on to Grand Floridian Cafe, where you can get brunch foods for breakfast AND lunch. For dinner, there are some additional and different menu items. Right now you may also be able to ask for the infamous Strawberry Soup from 1900 Park Fare (which is currently closed) as an appetizer for $11! ©Disney | Grand Floridian Cafe Lunch Menu This soup isn’t typically on the menu here, but we’ve found that it may be available (as a SECRET menu item)! Strawberry Soup may sound a bit weird but it’s delicious! It’s not overly sweet, and it’s super refreshing and SO good on a hot day. Again, if it’s not officially you will have to ask your server for it, and it might not always be available so just keep that in mind. Strawberry Soup! Other appetizers range from $8 to $16. ©Disney | Grand Floridian Cafe Dinner Menu For breakfast and lunch entrees, the Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle is a standout for $26. Entrees are priced between $16 to $28 and include a range of breakfast and brunch dishes. ©Disney The Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle comes with a hand-breaded chicken breast, a malted waffle, and a sriracha-honey drizzle for $26. It’s a little breakfast, a little lunch, a little heat, and a whole LOTTA YUM. Chicken & Waffles Another standout item at the Grand Floridian Cafe (on the lunch, breakfast, and dinner menus) is the Lobster ‘Thermidor’ Burger, which comes with an artisanal 7-oz burger and lobster-parmesan Thermidor sauce on a seared brioche bun served with their signature seasoned fries for $25. It’s a beauty. Truly the sauce is something we could just drink or eat alone with a spoon! Lobster Thermidor Burger at Grand Floridian Cafe Desserts at Grand Floridian Cafe are between $8 and $10, with the special 50th Anniversary Vintage Minnie’s Brown Betty Profiterole now on the menu. ©Disney | Grand Floridian Cafe Dinner Menu The pricing of Homecomin’ and Grand Floridian is pretty comparable. Both spots have moderate prices with items at both lower prices and some higher prices (but no $62 entrees or things like that). Both spots offer some good Southern cooking with things like fried chicken. And they both have some more unique dishes like the Lobster Thermidor Burger at Grand Floridian Cafe or the cheddar biscuits at Homecomin’. And don’t forget, the Grand Floridian Cafe is a short Monorail trip or a walk from Magic Kingdom, which might fit into your plans better than Homecomin’. Overall So why might you like Grand Floridian Cafe if you like Homecomin’? For starters, both of these dining options offer some classic dishes (including some with that southern flair like fried chicken) at relatively comparable and moderate prices. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Disney Springs, and its reputation makes it a popular spot any time of the day. Grand Floridian Café is a little more off the beaten path and ensconces guests in a quiet Victorian retreat from the crowds and noise. Homecomin’ offers a variety of unique yet familiar dishes and access to moonshine cocktails that are sure to wet your whistle, while Grand Floridian Café boasts a smaller but satisfying menu with classic eats and some unique things like that Strawberry Soup. Grand Floridian Cafe Fried Chicken Both restaurants also have a touch of Florida in them — Grand Floridian Cafe being inspired by the more classic Florida, Homecomin’ being inspired by the more agricultural focus of old Florida — but still Florida nonetheless! You’ll find Florida/southern-inspired things on both like Florida Key Lime Pie at Grand Floridian Cafe or things like hush puppies and shrimp & grits at Homecomin’. But it’s (generally) easier to get a reservation for Grand Floridian Café over Homecomin’. So if you’re looking for an easier reservation AND delicious, fresh food, Grand Floridian Café might be worth trying. So next time you find yourself craving some casual dining in Disney World, consider taking a trip to the Grand Floridian Cafe! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World restaurant news and tips! Click here to see where you should go to eat if you like Blaze Pizza in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at both of these restaurants? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post If You Like Homecomin’, You Might Also Like Grand Floridian Cafe in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s newest cruise ship — the Disney Wish — is scheduled to set sail for the first time this summer, and there are some awesome things aboard. ©Disney An Incredibles obstacle course, a Frozen restaurant, the first Disney attraction at sea, a Star Wars bar, and so much more. However, there was a hiccup recently in the building of the ship, causing bookings to be paused. But now, you can plan your vacation on the Disney Wish again! Trips can once again be booked on the Disney Wish! ©Disney Bookings were paused recently because the ship’s maiden voyage has been delayed by over a month. It was supposed to set sail on June 9th, but is now setting sail on July 14th, 2022. This is due to delays in construction partially caused by the pandemic. ©Disney || Disney Wish Construction Disney needed to pause bookings on the ship while they adjusted and rearranged trips that were booked during those first 5 weeks that have been affected by the delay. ©Disney || Wish Dining But, itineraries are now available again and you can book your trip. So, happy planning! Scale model of the Disney Wish in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios We’ll keep you updated with any more news about the Disney Wish, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to find out more about the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be booking a trip on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship is Accepting Bookings Again! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is your official HUNGER alert! If you are hungry, love all things cheeeeeeeeesy, and are ready for things to get…MEATY, then do we have the post for you. But if you soon find yourself ordering a steak for dinner, don’t say we didn’t warn ya! 8-oz Filet Mignon Today we’re taking you through a full review of a longstanding Disney World restaurant that often gets entirely forgotten. Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort has been in business for 31 years. But does this classic hold up? Is it forgotten for a reason? Or should it be added to your absolutely-must-try restaurant list? There’s only one way to find out. Atmosphere Let’s start by taking a look at the atmosphere of this restaurant. Yachtsman Steakhouse has a classic nautical flair, fitting for its name and the resort. Yachtsman Steakhouse When you’re seated, you might have a view of the open kitchen line… Yachtsman Steakhouse …and butcher window. Yeah, if you’re not a fan of watching your meat be cut you might want to avert your eyes. Yachtsman Steakhouse There are several dining rooms with an upscale vibe. You’ll spot lots of wood incorporated into the design of the space, with those nautical details. Yachtsman Steakhouse As for the seating, the restaurant has a selection of standard tables and chairs, as well as some booths. Yachtsman Steakhouse At our table, we had paper and reusable menus and it was set up with cloth napkins and utensils. We ain’t in Casey’s Corner anymore folks. Yachtsman Steakhouse But enough about the atmosphere, let’s get eatin’! Menu Yachtsman is a classic steakhouse and that’s pretty apparent when you take a look at the menu. There are a number of First Course options like salads and soups. Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney Of course, the star of the show is steak! You’ve got options with the Butcher’s Cuts or you can snag one of the Chef’s Signature Offerings. Add a little extra to your cut with a Butcher’s Cuts Enhancement. Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney But steak isn’t your only option! You can also select from Land and Sea Entrees like the Dry-Aged Duroc Pork Chop or the Seafood Cioppino. Or you can get the plant-based Sweet Potato and Seasonal Mushroom Dumplings option. Steakhouse Sides like Creamed Spinach and Truffle Macaroni & Cheese are available too. Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney Wrap up your meal in a classic way with Desserts like Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake or Strawberry Shortcake. Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney Kiddos have options here too including a Kids’ Specialty Drink, Kids’ Appetizers, and Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrees with Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections. Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney For alcoholic beverages, this spot has Draft Beer, Wines… Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney …Dessert Wines, Port & Fortified Wines, Single Malt Scotches… Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney …Cognacs, Coffee Drinks, and After-Dinner Flights! Yachtsman Steakhouse Menu ©Disney Alright, time to get to our meal. Drinks For our beverage, we chose the Crew’s Cup Signature Old Fashioned for $17. It’s made with Disney Select Knob Creek Bourbon, Simple Syrup, and Bitters. Crew’s Cup Signature Old Fashioned This was a VERY strong Old Fashioned. You absolutely must love bourbon to drink it! If you do like a high-quality bourbon, it’s very good and the simple recipe matches the vibe of the restaurant — classic. If you’re scanning the Yachtsman menu for this drink and coming up empty, you’re not missing something. Our server actually made the recommendation of this drink off of the Crew’s Cup Lounge menu since the Yachtsman drinks tend to be very sweet. Crew’s Cup Signature Old Fashioned So if you scan the Yachtsman menu for a drink and can’t find one that really meets your taste, be sure to ask your server if they can pull some from the Crew’s Cup Lounge menu, and just like that you’ll feel like a Disney insider. Eats First off, our meal started with a bread service of an Onion Roll and Cherry Sourdough Multigrain Roll with Salted Butter and Roasted Garlic. Bread Service Any meal that starts off with a bread service with different types of breads and some butter (AND ROASTED GARLIC, like TRUE roasted garlic!!) already gets points in our book! Breads The bread service was VERY good (can you tell we are a fan of carbs?). It was a fun and flavorful way to start the meal. Just remember not to fill up too much ahead of the rest of your dishes. Bread Service For our appetizer, we picked the French Onion Soup made with a Sourdough Crouton, Gruyère Cheese, and Onion Broth. This first course is $14. French Onion Soup HOLY MOLY. This soup was FANTASTIC. No lie, this was our favorite thing we ate for the whole meal. Yes, our favorite item at a steak-forward restaurant was a soup. But folks, it’s seriously THAT good. It was sooooo cheesy — just LOOK AT THAT CHEESE PULL. The broth was really nice and savory, and there were really big chunks of onion. Perfection in a bowl does exist. Is this the best French onion soup in Disney World? We very well think it could be! Fast facts coming at you! You’re welcome cheese lovers. French Onion Soup French onion soups can sometimes be overly salty, but Yachtsman’s was really well seasoned. If you love cheese and french onion soup, this is a MUST. French Onion Soup For our main dish, we selected the 8-oz Filet Mignon with Cognac-Truffle Butter for $54. This dish is served with your choice of Accompaniment. 8-oz Filet Mignon We couldn’t pick just one so we went with the Potato-Leek Gratin and snagged an extra side of House-made Truffle Fries for $9.50! Potato-Leek Gratin Our steak was an EXCELLENT cut of meat with a nice buttery flavor. We ordered it medium rare but it came a little more on the rare side. Ah steak, thou looks so perfectly cooked on thine outside…why dost thou deceive us with thine interior temperature?! 8-oz Filet Mignon Still, the cognac truffle butter had a delightfully subtle truffle flavor and the char on the meat was excellent! Truly, Yachtsman Steakhouse is your typical, no big frills, no nonsense steakhouse. If you love that, then this will be a hit for you. If, on the other hand, you’re more of an adventurous eater — looking for some unique dish that’ll shock and amaze your Instagram subscribers or thoroughly confuse and surprise your taste buds, then this might not be the pick for you. 8-oz Filet Mignon As for our sides, the Potato-Leek Gratin was AMAZING (you notice we’re using that word and its synonyms quite a lot in this review? Yeah, us too). It was wonderfully cheesy and had perfectly cooked thinly sliced potatoes. We would definitely get this again and it was a solid serving size. (But if you’re looking for what we consider to be an even BETTER dish of a similar style — the au gratin potatoes at Steakhouse 71 might be our pick.) Potato-Leek Gratin The Truffle Fries were super tasty as well! We loved the truffle aioli and totally wished there was even more of it. Note to self: order extra sides of the truffle aioli. The fries were a great texture as well with some crunch from the potato skins left on in pieces, but we’d probably pick the Potato Gratin over these. Truffle Fries To wrap up our meal, we went with the 50th Anniversary dessert at this spot, Celebrating Layers of Magic for $13. Celebrating Layers of Magic This dessert is made with a Rich Chocolate Cake with layers of Caramel and Espresso Mousse between Chocolate Chiffon with a Salted Caramel Crunch, Chocolate Ganache, Cassis Cake and Cream, Cocoa Nib Tuile, and a Coconut-Cassis Sauce. Well, that’s a mouthful! Celebrating Layers of Magic But the long ingredient list was worth the wait — this was a good and pretty dessert! It had nice thin layers of the various cakes and elements, mixed with the raspberry. The main taste here was definitely the chocolate. It was such a strong chocolate flavor that we felt like it actually overpowered all of the intricate flavors that were offered by the other ingredients. Celebrating Layers of Magic Still, it was a solid option for chocolate lovers and was a great way to finish the meal with a pretty and tasty dessert! Celebrating Layers of Magic So, how does Yachtsman Steakhouse hold up overall, and should YOU make a reservation? Nosh or Not You SHOULD chow down at Yachtsman Steakhouse if… You’re looking for a classic steakhouse experience. Yachtsman is just that! You’ll dine on quality steak in an upscale environment and you’ll spot lots of classic steakhouse options. You’re a meat lover (a.k.a. Ron Swanson’s diet is one you seek to achieve in your personal life)! Yachtsman is known for quality steaks, so this is a good spot for anyone who’s looking for a great cut. You’re looking for a romantic date night. Yachtsman is a romantic spot that feels upscale without being too stuffy. It could be a great spot for the grown-ups and it’s only a hop, skip, and jump away from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. You should SKIP Yachtsman Steakhouse if… You’re on a budget. Yachtsman is a pricey meal so it’s probably a spot to skip if you’re looking to save. You don’t love steak. Yachtsman Steakhouse does have some non-steak options but let’s be real, steak is the name of the game here. There are certainly better restaurant options out there for the whole group to enjoy if you/the majority of your group are not red meat eaters. You’re looking to try something adventurous or unique. Yachtsman is a very good, classic spot. The menu is pretty standard and that’s awesome if that’s what you’re looking for — but if you’re looking for something incredibly unique, this really isn’t the spot for that. Overall Overall, we had a good experience at Yachtsman Steakhouse. Our server was very good and her experience with Signature Dining truly showed. She was incredibly attentive, making for a really nice experience. Yachtsman Steakhouse is a nice spot but it’s not particularly special. In many ways, it feels like a steakhouse you could visit anywhere! For some, that familiar experience might be exactly what you’re looking for (the comfort of knowing exactly what to expect, in a sense), but others might want something more “special” for the Disney money. Yachtsman Bread Don’t get us wrong. We’re not saying the food here isn’t good. That’s not it at all. The food here is actually VERY good. Our steak was delicious (though a little more rare than we would have liked), the French onion soup is one of the BEST we’ve had in Disney World, and we had some awesome sides and other items. But we don’t necessarily feel like the high cost is as worth it here compared to some other Disney World spots (at least for us). When we’re spending the big Disney bucks, we (personally) would prefer a night at a place like Le Cellier in EPCOT or Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Those spots feel more unique and special, adding extra value to the experiences you get there (AND they serve up tasty steaks too). Yachtsman Still, Yachtsman certainly has merit when it comes to being a comfortable spot with quality eats. If you’re looking for a special meal head elsewhere, but if all you want is a seat at a classic steakhouse, snag that Yachtsman Steakhouse res! Want to see a review of more food from Yachtsman Steakhouse? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of Yachtsman Steakhouse? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is The CHEESIEST Soup in Disney World Hiding at This Forgotten Restaurant? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s something charming about Disney’s BoardWalk — and we can’t quite put it into words. You might want to hang out on the BoardWalk! If you’ve ever walked down the BoardWalk at night and admired the lights and the water, you probably know exactly what we’re talking about. And now for a limited time, we’ve got even MORE reasons to check out Disney’s BoardWalk! Come with us as we check out the NEW Valentine’s Day treats available exclusively at BoardWalk Bakery. Starting February 7th, a BUNCH of new Valentine’s Day treats arrived at the BoardWalk Bakery. They’ve got new cookies, strawberry treats, cannolis, and even cinnamon rolls, all decked out in Valentine’s Day colors. BoardWalk Bakery Let’s check out the Valentine’s Day treats! There were lots of goodies to choose from, but we decided to try four of them, including the Coconut Macaroon, the Marshmallow Kiss, the Mickey Brownie, and a Chocolate-covered Strawberry. YUM. So festive! First up, we have the ultimate classic Valentine’s Day treat — a Chocolate-covered Strawberry! You can get a single strawberry for $4, a half dozen for $20, or a dozen for $32. This strawberry is covered in milk chocolate, sprinkles, and a milk chocolate heart medallion. You can also opt for white chocolate instead! It’s just so cute We were impressed by just how FRESH this strawberry was! The chocolate added a nice crunch and an extra burst of sweetness, and it wasn’t slimy like some chocolate-covered strawberries can get. It was a little messy once the chocolate cracked, but it was overall delicious. The downside? $4 for ONE strawberry is pricey. Still, if you like chocolate-covered strawberries, this is one you’ll probably want to try. So juicy! Next up is the Marshmallow Kiss! Take a look at this beauty. This treat is made of marshmallow on top of a sugar cookie, topped with white chocolate and sprinkles for $4.29. This is a truly Insta-worthy treat, and we loved the sugar cookie, but…the marshmallow wasn’t quite what we expected. Now THIS is a Valentine’s Day treat The marshmallow had a tough, somewhat fake-tasting marshmallow flavor, and a bit of a slimy aftertaste. Texture-wise it was tough, and hard to eat, too. If you’re all about quality sweets, this is probably worth a skip, but kids might really enjoy it! That’s a lot of marshmallow Take a look at our videos of the Chocolate-covered Strawberry and Marshmallow Kiss below! These treats should be available at BoardWalk Bakery until February 14th, so don’t wait too long if you want to give them a try! They’re almost too pretty to eat And if you’re looking for something fancier on the BoardWalk, Disney’s got you covered! From February 11th to February 13th, the Flying Fish restaurant will serve a special Cocoa Breach Vanilla Custard, and between February 11th and February 14th, Trattoria al Forno is serving its Porterhouse Beefsteak for Two and a new Cherry Cordial Brownie. We love specials! Also, you can stop by BoardWalk Joe’s for the new Cupid’s Cocktail if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day drink. Cupid’s Cocktail We love holidays at Disney World! We’re always on the lookout for the newest Disney treats, so be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news and food reviews! An Underrated Disney World Drink Spot Has a NEW Must-Get Cocktail! 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 visiting Disney World for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Read THIS Before Dropping Any 💵 on Disney World’s Limited-Time Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ride closures happen pretty regularly in Disney World, and today is no different. Tower of Terror temporarily closed We can often see rides go down for technical difficulties, weather, or unknown reasons. But, they do usually reopen later in the day if they’re able to. Today, we saw two popular rides shut down in Magic Kingdom and the fire department responded. Earlier this afternoon, both Space Mountain and the PeopleMover were closed in Magic Kingdom. The Reedy Creek Fire Department did respond to the incident, according to Ashley Carter, a reporter for Spectrum News 13. In her tweet, she says that a fire department spokesperson said there was no fire at either attraction. Space Mountain is up and running again, while the PeopleMover is closed, according to My Disney Experience. The PeopleMover was open after the initial closure, but has since closed again. We’ll continue to check to see when PeopleMover reopens. Space Mountain is open again, while PeopleMover is closed Stay tuned to DFB for Disney news and updates. Click here to see all of the Disney World hotels and rides 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. The post NEWS: 2 Rides Close Temporarily After Fire Department Responds in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re still celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and we’ve seen countless souvenirs pop up that help us keep the celebration going even from home! 50th Anniversary Castle From bucket hats to train sets to $1000 ears, we’ve seen so many great pieces of 50th Anniversary merchandise. BUT — we were taking a morning stroll through Magic Kingdom when we found a NEW 50th Anniversary souvenir we just HAD to get our hands on! Check out the 50th Anniversary Castle and Gold Mickey Funko Pop! 50th Anniversary Castle Funko Pop! This collectible set comes with a Cinderella Castle figure with the 50th Anniversary coloring and a golden Mickey figure! Heya, pal! We spotted this set at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom this morning, and we expect it won’t stick around for too long. 50th Anniversary souvenirs tend to sell out pretty fast when they first come out, so you’ll want to hurry if you’re hoping to buy this one. Look at that castle detail! You can get the 50th Anniversary Castle and Gold Mickey Funko Pop! set for $39.99. We haven’t spotted it online yet, but we are keeping an eye out. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World 50th Anniversary news! 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 What’s your favorite 50th Anniversary souvenir you’ve bought? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Bring Home a 50th Anniversary Castle for LESS than in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article