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It’s generally a good idea to expect the unexpected in Disney World. EPCOT Well, we blinked and it turned into February, so we’ve been trying lots of Valentine’s Day treats this week. But — there were also some unexpected happenings in Disney World, so check them out here! Test Track Disney World rides close down all the time, mostly for scheduled maintenance or technical difficulties, and Test Track in EPCOT has been closing unexpectedly early this week. On February 2nd and 3rd, guests in EPCOT were informed that Test Track would be closing at 6:30PM. Closed again! Cast Members confirmed that the fastest ride in Disney World closed early for maintenance, so make sure you get in line BEFORE 6:30PM if you visit EPCOT on an early closing day! Test Track closed early two days this week! Ride Testing Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since late 2018, mostly due to the construction of the new Tomorrowland attraction, TRON: Lightcycle Run. We’ve been eagerly waiting for reopening news of the iconic locomotive, and this week we got an unexpected surprise in the form of railroad testing! That’s right, thanks to @DisneyfiedAsh on Twitter, we got to see a video of the Walt Disney World Railroad briefly running. Walt Disney World Railroad Railroad testing was announced back in December, but this was the first time we got to see it in action! According to a Cast Member, they saw the train running a few times, and you might be able to catch it running once in awhile as they try to keep the engines running. Check out a video of the Walt Disney Railroad World testing here! Expedition Everest closed in January for an extended period of refurbishment, but this week we saw Expedition Everest testing ride vehicles! According to Disney World’s refurbishment schedule, Expedition Everest should be closed through mid-April 2022. Expedition Everest Ride vehicle testing is a normal part of refurbishments, but doesn’t necessarily mean Expedition Everest will open sooner than scheduled. We’ll be keeping our eyes out for more developments! Check out a video of Expedition Everest testing ride vehicles here! Showtimes Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire An updated stage show is coming soon to Cinderella Castle, and this week Disney surprised us with showtimes! We already knew that the show would debut on February 25th, but now we know exactly when to catch Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire on stage. ©Disney Currently, the schedule shows performances at 12:15PM, 1:30PM, 2:45PM, 4:35PM, and 6:10PM. This show will feature brand new opening and finale songs, and you’ll be able to catch Mickey and friends in their special EARidescent outfits for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Showtimes were announced for Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire stage show! Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade The new cavalcade, Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, is coming to Magic Kingdom on February 11th, and we now have showtimes too! You’ll be able to catch this cavalcade four times daily, running from Frontierland, through Liberty Square, and down Main Street, U.S.A.. ©Disney This show will feature almost 30 Disney and Pixar characters, and the daily showtimes are scheduled for 11:15AM, 2:15PM, 4:05PM, and 5:50PM. Don’t forget to check it out soon in Magic Kingdom! Check out the showtimes for Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade here! Linking Friends and Family in My Disney Experience The My Disney Experience app is an invaluable tool for Disney World, especially if you plan to make Genie+ Lightning Lane and Individual Attraction Selections, place Mobile Orders, check attraction wait times, and lots more. And if you’re traveling in a group, it’s really important to link your Disney accounts with the other people in your party so that you can coordinate times. ©Disney This week, Disney introduced the Linking Code feature, which is a new way to link up with your friends and family! With this feature, you can generate a unique linking code that makes it really easy to connect. Read more about the linking code in the My Disney Experience app here! And that’s all the unexpected news from this week! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates! 15 things that will be different in Disney World in February Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the unexpected Disney news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Unexpected Disney World Updates From the Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is a certified hit! ©Disney We keep talking about the Encanto tune, which kind of defeats the purpose of the song, but how can they expect us to keep quiet about it when it’s such a bop? It’s stuck in our heads pretty much all day every day, and it seems like that’s the case for a lot of people! Bruno has hit a bunch of major milestones in the music world, like hitting the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and it just hit another huge number today! As of February 5th, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has 100 Million streams on Spotify! That’s such a huge number, it’s hard to even think about it! It seems like we’re not the only ones who can’t stop talking about Bruno! We loved Encanto, and we’re so happy to see it soars to new heights! We Can’t Stop Talking about Encanto! 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 see how you can get Disney’s “The Art of Encanto” book for FREE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How many times have you listened to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno?” Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Most Popular Song Just Hit ANOTHER Major Milestone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are always changing around Disney World, and it can sometimes seem hard to keep up! Spaceship Earth That’s why we’re here — to share the latest news, exclusives, and everything else you need to know to make your Disney trip a success. And today, we’re bringing you an update on all the areas of Disney World that are currently under construction! Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain It’s not unusual for water-based attractions to close during the winter months, and that’s the case here with Splash Mountain. The popular ride has been closed since the beginning of January for routine maintenance. We stopped by and there was still quite a bit of scaffolding around the mountain. Looks like more scaffolding! And we’re still not seeing any water flowing through the ride either! It’s not Splash Mountain if you can’t get splashed… Splash Mountain is scheduled to reopen on February 11th, 2022. But don’t forget, it will eventually be re-themed after The Princess and the Frog! Learn More About Splash Mountain’s Temporary Closure Here TRON: Lightcycle Run If it feels like we’ve been talking about TRON: Lightcycle Run for years, it’s because we legitimately have. We’ve been seeing a lot of progress on the canopy structure, and that seems to still be the case this week. That’s progress! Here’s another angle that also shows crews hard at work on the building structure portion of the ride! TRON construction Unfortunately, we still don’t have an official opening date for TRON: Lightcycle Run — so stay tuned for more updates! Read all about TRON: Lightcycle Run here! EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We brought you a pretty big update on this new attraction recently, and we’re still seeing more progress on the Nova Corps Starblaster ship that marks the front of the ride. This thing is HUGE Crews were working closely on the details of the wings when we stopped by this week. Look how tiny the workers look next to the ship! If all goes according to Disney’s plan, we’ll be able to ride this attraction this summer 2022! Click Here to See a First Look at the Guardians Ride! World Celebration There’s not too much to report on the EPCOT Transformation here this week; we’re still seeing the green scrims along the fence and the scaffolding appears to be moving along with the construction. EPCOT construction We’re still not sure what Disney is planning for this location or when it might be completed, so be sure to check back here for updates. Starbucks We’re not quite sure what’s going on behind this fence, or how long it will stick around! What’s going on back there? We’re keeping a close eye on this area (and it’s totally not because we have a Starbucks addiction) so stay tuned! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop We reported that the doors to the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop were closed on a recent visit, and that appears to still be the case! Is this the future home of Jessie’s Trading Post? Cast Members have yet to confirm why the shop was closed or when we could see it open again, but we think it might have to do with the new Jessie’s Trading Post that was announced as part of the Woody’s Roundup Rodeo opening. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dinosaur! The fountain is still drained, and poor Aladar has yet to be repainted. Poor Aladar Fortunately, the construction at the entrance of this attraction has not affected the ride itself, so you can still enjoy (or fear) it! We’re keeping a close eye Restaurantosaurus The deck seating area at Restaurantosaurus has been walled off for refurbishment. Construction at Restaurantosaurus But, have no fear, because you can still order food from the counter service spot during construction! Progress! We don’t have confirmation on when Disney plans on wrapping up this project, but you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye out for updates! Disney Resorts Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge On a recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we noticed that the Samawati Springs Pool at Kidani Village was closed! Samawati Springs Pool According to the Disney website, the pool is closed for refurbishment and will reopen in April 2022. Samawati Springs Pool Guests can still go for a swim in the Uzima Springs Pool at Animal Kingdom’s Jambo House, however. Well, there you have it! This week’s Disney World construction update. We’re in the parks every day bringing our readers updates, so be sure to stay tuned for everything you need to know! Click Here to Read About Disney’s Fantasmic! Construction 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 area of Disney World do you think could use an update? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Disney World Construction Updates That Could Impact Your Trip! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If “Like a grand and miraculous spaceship…” gives you goosebumps every time you hear it, we’ve got some great news for you. Spaceship Earth is ICONIC. Yes, those are the beginning words of Dame Judi Dench’s narration of the EPCOT ride Spaceship Earth. The geodesic sphere (that almost everyone calls a “giant golf ball”) is ICONIC, even more now with its new lighting scheme that can turn it into a literal rainbow of colors. If you love it as much as we do, keep reading… . Okay, Spaceship Earth fans, there’s some new Spaceship Earth-inspired merchandise available at EPCOT. First up is this Spaceship Earth-inspired Button-Up Shirt that has the sphere’s familiar pattern on it. The shirt also has light gauzy sleeves, so you can wear it in warmer weather, too! Our Spaceship Earth…shirt The Spaceship Earth pattern is along the bottom band of the shirt, as well as on the pocket… Pocket detail …and the collar. You can grab this shirt now for $79.99. Collar detail There’s also a more colorful option: these vibrant Spaceship Earth-inspired Shorts. Fun shorts The shorts feature the Spaceship Earth pattern in blues, greens, oranges, blacks, whites, and reds. These colors are so much fun! You can nab a pair of shorts for $36.99. Colorful! So if you want to wear Spaceship Earth ON YOUR BODY, be sure to head over to Creations Shop to grab some new apparel. Also, we’ll let you know if we find any other cool Spaceship Earth-inspired gear, so stay tuned! 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 big Spaceship Earth fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Love Spaceship Earth? You NEED These NEW Clothes at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is PACKED with so many hidden details, it can be nearly impossible to spot them all! It’s Remy! From hidden Mickeys to attraction Easter eggs, there are plenty of under-the-radar details to catch around Disney World. It’s one of the things that makes re-visiting the parks so much fun! In fact, there are some small touches that even the biggest Disney experts might not have noticed before! Want the insider scoop on a tiny attraction detail that even some Cast Members haven’t spotted? Well suit up, Space Rangers, because we’re headed to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom to check it out! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin In this interactive attraction, guests fire their laser guns to earn points and defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg in an epic space battle. Zurg! Guests that max out their points at 999,999 can even earn a special sticker commemorating their status as a Galactic Hero! But no matter how many points you rack up, there’s a cool detail near the end of the attraction that you still may not have spotted before! We are Galactic Heroes! In the final scene of the attraction, most guests are focused on either Zurg or Buzz Lightyear as he thanks riders for defending the galaxy. But if you look up towards the ceiling, you’ll spot a StarCruiser (the ride vehicle for the attraction) soaring by every so often! Can You Spot the StarCruiser?? Here’s a closer look at the StarCruiser that flies past during the scene! It’s a StarCruiser! We asked a few Cast Members whether the StarCruiser in this scene is being piloted by another Toy Story character, or whether it’s supposed to represent us, but none of the Cast Members we spoke with had ever noticed the StarCruiser before, so the answer is still a mystery! Who Do YOU Think is Piloting the StarCruiser in the Final Scene?? We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more Easter eggs around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more fun details to catch on your next trip to the parks! 20 Ride Hacks To Memorize Before You Go Back to 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. What’s your favorite hidden detail in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Hidden Attraction Detail Even the BIGGEST Disney World Experts Have Missed! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you consider yourself an expert of all things Disney’s Animal Kingdom? The Majestic Giraffe One of the best parts of Animal Kingdom is seeing the animals, of course, but we also love learning new facts about them. And recently, we learned a cool new animal fact about what they eat! Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment, shared an awesome animal fact with us via his Instagram, and we can’t stop thinking about it! The animals in Animal Kingdom eat food grown in EPCOT, just like we do! According to Mark, some of our animal friends are given fresh produce to snack on from a very special place you might have heard of — Living with the Land! That’s right, the adored EPCOT boat ride that teaches you all about agriculture. ©drmarkatdisney As some of you may know, Living with the Land, located in EPCOT’s The Land pavilion, grows food that guests can enjoy in restaurants such as the Garden Grill, which is also a character dining location. You can meet Mickey in his farmer overalls and eat fresh food! Take a Scenic Boat Ride While Learning about Agriculture Now, thanks to that fun fact from Dr. Penning, next time you enjoy your meal at Garden Grill, just think — some adorable animals could be snacking on the same food you are! Now if only they could join us at Garden Grill. Keep reading DFB for more Disney facts. Click here to learn more about 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. Do you enjoy the food grown in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post We Bet You Didn't Know This Living With the Land Disney World Fact! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Controversial opinion: Disneyland is WINNING the snack game right now. Between all the fun Lunar New Year treats we’ve tasted recently, the Magic Key specialties, and the Valentine’s Day desserts, it feels like the West Coast is unveiling new treats ALL the time! Let’s roll! With so many fun new options to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to eat! Luckily, we try it ALL — the good, the bad, and the unexpected! Today, we’re trying a new Valentine’s Day treat in Disney California Adventure. How did it taste? Let’s find out! During our visit to Cars Land, we tried the You Auto Be Mine slush, which is a wild cherry and cinnamon syrup slushie topped with Nerds candy. We love a punny name At first, we took a sip and tasted pure red-hot cinnamon flavor (like the candy). The next sip gave us a full shot of cherry flavor, so we mixed out slushie around to combine those flavors. After mixing the drink, it tasted MUCH better — we actually liked it! Once all the flavors were combined, it tasted like a sweet cherry slush with a hint of cinnamon, which gave the slushie a nice little boost of flavor that we loved! Cinnamon and Nerds?! Weird! Really, our only complaint was that it wasn’t mixed very well to start, but that was an easy fix! If you like cherry and cinnamon, you’ll probably enjoy this refreshing drink! If you aren’t a cherry person, you might want to avoid the You Auto Be Mine slush. This Valentine’s Day drink is available at the Serv-ICE Specialty Drinks spot in Cars Land for $6.49. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and food reviews! REVIEW: The Weird Flavor Combination At Disneyland That Actually Works?! 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 Will you give this new slush a try? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Do Cinnamon and NERDS Candy Belong Together? Disney Thinks So! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you are currently humming “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” (and seriously, who isn’t?), we’ve got something to share with you. ©Disney When Encanto was released on Disney+, the film BLEW UP and became one of the most talked-about movies on social media. Not only that, but the catchy “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” flew to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. There are also going to be many babies named after one of the film’s characters this year. So if you ARE obsessed with the movie like we are, you’ll want to know about an Encanto FREEBIE you can get right now! The free book is Disney’s The Art of Encanto by Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones– and you can just click RIGHT HERE to read it in digital form. The book is chock full of 180 pages of early sketches, designs, concept art, and more from the movie! ©Disney Seriously, there’s no catch! Disney has released the book for free to anyone who wants to access it online. Click Here To Read The Art of Encanto For Free We doubt the world’s obsession with Encanto will end anytime soon, so it’s nice to have something to look at that takes us back into that world (although we’ll admit to watching the movie A LOT of times). Encanto fans are sure to enjoy this behind-the-scenes look about how the movie, its style, its characters, and its animation came to be. We’ll let you know about other Disney movie news, so keep checking back with us often. Some Readers Would Rather Have an ‘Encanto’ Restaurant Than Woody’s Round-Up in Disney World! Find Out All About It 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. How many times have you seen Encanto? Let us know in the comments! The post Obsessed With 'Encanto'? Check Out a FREE Disney Book About The Movie's Art! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting to the bottom of a VERY hard Disney question. Mad Tea Party To our Facebook followers, we posed the question, “Would you rather listen to “it’s a small world” on repeat all day or ride the Mad Tea Party 10 times in a row?” We got around 540 responses and the results might surprise you! “it’s a small world,” all the way. Out of the responses, about 52% of our followers chose to listen to “it’s a small world” on repeat all day. Some followers noted that the task would be easy because “I actually like that song.” “it’s a small world” For some, it was more about how badly they DIDN’T want to spin on Mad Tea Party. One reader said, “Given how most spinning rides affect me, I’d definitely listen to “it’s a small world” all day. Yes, I know it’s the Sherman brothers’ most ear-worm song, but it’s better than the alternative.” “it’s a small world” And some are just downright used to the song! “My oldest used to nap with small world playing on repeat,” a reader noted, “I could listen for a whole week and be fine.” Bring on the Mad Tea Party! When it comes to Mad Tea Party, around 39% said they could take the dizziness. Just like with “it’s a small world,” some readers just LOVE this ride: “I would enjoy riding teacups 10 times in a row.” Mad Tea Party A bunch of readers noted that you don’t NEED to spin the teacup you’re riding in to help reduce the dizziness. One follower noted, “Tea party as long as I don’t have to spin them.” You Teacup Awaits One reader even implied that listening to “it’s a small world” all day could have serious consequences saying, “Mad Tea Party. Better to puke than end up in a different dimension LOL.” We’ve never ended up in another dimension listening to a Sherman Brothers song, but anything could happen! I’d happily do BOTH. We’ve got some VERY Disney-lovin’ die-hards who said they’d happily do BOTH. It was about 5% of the responses. One reader said, “All day is a little excessive, but yah, I’ll do both happily.” “it’s a small world” Another noted the perfect outcome would be to “Listen to “it’s a small world” while riding the teacups!” You couldn’t make me do EITHER. And it wasn’t quite the answer we were looking for, but you have to respect the 4% of folks that said they wouldn’t do EITHER. One reader asked, “Can we choose neither?” “it’s a small world” As to why this response seemed tempting, another follower noted, “One would be stuck in my head for days and the other would bring up all of my stomach contents so I will just stay home.” Mad Tea Party Lightning Lane Those are some pretty interesting results! What would you choose? Follow us on Facebook to take part in more of these fun discussions and, as always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World updates! Click here to see more questions for our readers! 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 rather listen to “it’s a small world” on repeat all day or ride the Mad Tea Party 10 times in a row? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's "it's a small world" ALL DAY or Mad Tea Party Dizziness? We Asked Our Readers! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a while, so sit down and settle in — we’re talking about Disneyland! Now that it’s February, we’re starting to see some festive Valentine’s Day treats and merchandise around the parks, and we’ve also been trying all the Magic Key annual passholder exclusives around Disneyland. We have a lot to discuss! Happy February from Disneyland! What’s new? What’s exciting? What’s fun? We’re here to share it ALL, so strap in and let’s take a look at what’s new in Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Food Updates Hungry Bear Restaurant First, we’re going to need a boost of energy to get through this, so let’s talk about the returning classic Snickerdoodle Cold Brew we tried at the Hungry Bear! It’s made with a Snickerdoodle-flavored Cold Brew Coffee topped with Whipped Cream and Cookie Dust. Petition to add cookie dust to all our coffee drinks from now on, thanks. YUM! You can get the Snickerdoodle Cold Brew for $5.99, and you can read our full review of the drink below! REVIEW: Why This Disney Coffee Makes Us Want to Time Travel Back to 2019 Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart Now, let’s get weird. Who would have thought that a Sour Cherry Pretzel would taste good?! This thing was $7.75 at the Tomorrowland pretzel cart, but that’s not all we tried at this little area! Sweet and sour! We also tried a Sour Cherry Churro for $5.75 at the Tomorrowland churro cart. We REALLY liked this churro; who would’ve thought?! An odd combo! There was a little bit of a sweet and sour thing going on here that left us pleasantly surprised! You can check out our full review of the churro and the pretzel below! REVIEW: The Weird Flavor Combination At Disneyland That Actually Works?! Speaking of churros, we also tried a new churro dipping sauce! We love when Disney tries new flavor combinations! The Blueberry Chocolate Dipping Sauce is available to go with your regular churro for $1. Read our review below! REVIEW: We Didn’t Expect to Dip Our Disney Churros in THIS Flavor Combo! Candy Palace We need to talk about the cute Bee Mine caramel apple that arrived in Disneyland for Valentine’s Day. Isn’t it cute?! BEE Mine! This candy apple is $12.49, and it will only be available for a limited time. (that’s a little v-day rhyme!) Tropical Hideaway Over in Adventureland, we tried the Valentine Swirl from Tropical Hideaway. We LOVE new Dole Whip creations — they’re a treat! It’s pretty…pretty GOOD! This specialty treat is $6.79; read our review below! REVIEW: Disney Has a NEW & Unexpected Dole Whip Creation Galactic Grill This next treat is an annual passholder exclusive! The Magic Key Slush is a colorful treat that we got for $11.99… The Magic Key Slush! … along with the Galactic Sunrise Slush for $11.49! The Galactic Sunrise Slush! Galactic Grill also serves a Spicy Nash Chicken Sandwich for $13.29. The Spicy Nash Chicken Sandwich! Read our full review of all three items below! REVIEW: Are YOU Brave Enough to Try Disney’s Cotton Candy & Limeade Slushy?! Disneyland Construction Updates Grizzly River Run Grizzly River Run is closed for refurbishment. Looks pretty closed! Don’t worry, though, there are PLENTY of other attractions to check out in Disneyland! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium The Emporium started selling these BEAUTIFUL Valentine’s Day Minnie ears for $29.99. If these don’t make you a little excited for Valentine’s Day, we don’t know what will! Love is in the air! Celebrate 2022 onesie with Disney’s new baby onesie! You can buy it for $19.99. Look how TINY! Maybe this 2022 keychain will bring you luck in the new year! Happy 2022! We also found some 2022 ornaments, including this silver Mickey-shaped glitter ornament for $26.99… Hey, Mickey! …and this blue Mickey hat ornament for $24.99! This one has Mickey and Minnie! Both this new Dumbo baseball hat… What the hat says! …and this Mickey love hat are $29.99. V-day vibes! Now let’s talk about the family Madrigal! We found a new Isabela Funko Pop for $14.99. She’s practically perfect! Are you singing the song now? It’s so catchy! Disney Clothiers In Disney Clothiers, we found TWO new shirts, including The Magic Is Back top and a Feelin’ Magical tee! New shirts! Each is $36.99. 20th Century Music Co. We found some adorable Valentine’s Day pins in the 20th Century Music Co. store, including this sweet Mickey and Minnie pin! LOVE this! There’s also a special Cinderella pin! An iconic couple! If you’re looking for something cool, check out the new Tinker Bell set! The set includes this top… FLY! …and these bike shorts! Disney…but make it edgy Each item is $36.99. Star Trader For the cutest child in the galaxy, you need the cutest cup in the galaxy! This Mandalorian sippy cup is $12.99. Aww! Get ready for a new collection alert! We found a TON of new Tomorrowland-themed apparel! First up, we found this new Tomorrowland sweatshirt for $59.99. How cute! Then, we spotted a matching t-shirt for $36.99. You can wear it under the sweatshirt for double the Tomorrowland power! There’s also a new pullover for $44.99! Dreaming of tomorrow… Next, we found some Tomorrowland attraction-themed shirts, like this Space Mountain shirt for $24.99! The coolest mountain EVER! Finally, Disney released a PeopleMover top for $29.99. We LOVE the PeopleMover! Whew! They covered pretty much ALL of Tomorrowland! China Closet Cool down with Disney’s new Foldable Fans, spotted in the China Closet store! We’re a FAN of these fans! These are so simple, yet so cute! Disney Showcase Rock on with Disney’s new tie-dye Powerline shorts for $36.99! The one and only! We’ve seen these Mickey Waffle Minnie ears in Disney World and online before, but now they’re in Disneyland, too! Mmmm, waffles! These scented ears are $39.99. You Can Now Find Waffle-SCENTED Minnie Ears in Disney World Pooh Corner Over in the Pooh Corner store, we found an adorable Winnie The Pooh limited release plush for $27.99. How cute is he?! There’s also a new bag for $34.99… Loving these illustrations! …and a matching wristlet for $24.99! Seriously, how cute! For those of you who obsess over stationery (same), check out this new stationery cube for $19.99! Get organized! It comes with a sticky notepad and colored pencils! Pioneer Mercantile Don’t these pajama shorts look SUPER comfortable? You can find them for $34.99! These are so cute! We also found some more 2022 merchandise! This baseball hat is $29.99. New hat alert! We’re loving this backpack — it just screams Disneyland! Look at all those Disneyland icons! This cute little bag is $44.99. Disney California Adventure Food Updates Trolley Treats We found a variety of Valentine’s Day treats over at Trolley Treats! These look delicious! Here’s a look at some delicious chocolate-covered strawberries…YUM! We’re hungry! There is a pretty good selection of treats — it’s so hard to pick just one! Cappuccino Cart This next treat had some of our favorite ingredients! The Coffee Kahlua Bundt Cake is served at the Cappuccino Cart in Disney California Adventure. It’s a coffee bundt cake with a Kahlua glaze, stuffed with a dark chocolate center. This one’s for you, coffee-lovers! This mini bundt cake is $6.50 at the Cappuccino Cart. Read our review below! Review: Coffee, Kahlua, and Cake All in One Treat?! Disney Gets Us. While we’re talking about the Cappuccino Cart, we should also show off the Mango-Pineapple Pie we tried! What a cutie! This Cappuccino Cart treat was also $6.50, and you can read our full review below! REVIEW: Disney’s New Treat Has Everything Going Against It…But Somehow It Still Wins! Hollywood Lounge We recently tried the Ginger Lychee Lemonade from Hollywood Lounge for $10.49, which is pretty expensive for a lemonade, don’t you think? Ginger Lychee Lemonade from Hollywood Lounge Either way, we enjoyed the lemonade! Studio Catering Co At Studio Catering Co., we ordered the Fried Tamales. They look AMAZING! So bright and flavorful! These tamales were $8.49. You can read our full review below! REVIEW: Should You Pay $10 for This Lemonade in Disneyland? Actually…Maybe Yes. Seasonal Food Cart This Brown Sugar Steamed Bun came from the seasonal food cart in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail area. This little guy is $6.75. Brown Sugar Steamed Bun! While we were there, we also ordered the White Hot Chocolate! White Hot Chocolate The hot chocolate is $6.25, and you can read our full review of both items below! REVIEW: Is Disneyland’s NEW Hard-to-Get Treat Actually Worth the Hype? Disney California Adventure Construction Updates Pixar Pier is gearing up for the Super Bowl! So exciting! There’s a special stage set up for filming — take a look at how big it is! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Gone Hollywood This graphic Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto tee from Gone Hollywood is so colorful! Four icons! It’s available for $24.99. Elysian Arcade Feeling crafty? Check out this new 3D paper art for $36.99! This would look great on a desk! Disney thinks of everyone! Even your dog can rep some Disney merch with this fun sleep all day dog shirt. If only we could sleep as much as our pets! The dog shirt is $24.99. Elias & Co. Show off your love for Mickey with this new J’adore Mickey shirt found in the Elias and Co. store! This top is $36.99. Simple, but adorable! We already saw these Valentine’s Day Dooney and Bourke bags in Disney World, but now they’ve made their way to Disneyland! New bags! Nothing says “play in the park” quite like this backpack — it’s literally right there on the backpack! You can buy it for $34.99. We LOVE playing in the parks — it’s our job! You know what’s seriously cool? This Seriously Cool Lizzie Mcguire shirt for $36.99! Sassy but cute! You can say that you own the keys to the castle with this new keychain! Don’t worry, Aurora, we’ll lock up for ya! Nothing better describes our favorite little alien better than this Weird but Cute Stitch hat for $29.99. Accurate Disney has been on a roll with all these hats! Lunar New Year Festival Merchandise Stand We found the Lunar New Year Minnie ears at the festival merch stand for $29.99. They’re so sparkly! We’ve seen these in Disney World, so it’s nice to see them in Disneyland, too! Downtown Disney Food Updates Over in Downtown Disney, we tried the Magic Shake at Black Tap! Magical! It certainly looks a little weird! You can read our full review of the milkshake below! REVIEW: There’s a New EXCLUSIVE Milkshake in Disneyland…But Is It Worth Trying? Wetzel’s Pretzels is giving out special pins for Valentine’s Day for Magic Key Holders with any purchase! Limited edition pin alert! We were so happy to grab one of these cute little pins — isn’t it fun? Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney These shiny new Mickey leggings for kids are so fun! We found them in Downtown Disney for $24.99. SHINY! There is a LOT of new Big Hero 6 apparel in the World of Disney store! We found this cute sweatshirt… No pain to report from us! …a long sleeve tee… Ba la la la la la la …a San Fransokyo top… Wishing this was a real place… …a striped t-shirt… BOLD! GRAPHIC! FUN! …and a cute cartoon t-shirt! Phew, that’s a whole collection! What we would give for a Baymax hug… World of Disney is also selling a new Mickey jacket! Perfect for chilly weather! Don’t be scared of this Sulley crewneck for $54.99! Hey, Sulley! There’s also a pair of matching sweatpants for $49.99. For a complete outfit! For our Goofy Movie fans, check out this new Roxanne shirt for $36.99. OOoooh! These new Ratatouille Wishables for $14.99 are SO cute! We want them ALL! Finally, we spotted this Mickey cardigan for $59.99. So cozy! It looks so cozy, doesn’t it? Wonderground Over at the Wonderground store, we got a free Avengers Campus Magic Key map! Check out our sweet map! Yay for free stuff! Dress Shop We’ve already shared our thoughts about these Belle emoji ears for $29.99. These are new! They’re…interesting! Disney’s New Belle Ears Have Left Us Confused Home Store Disney’s Encanto movie is SO good, and now you can show off your love for the movie with a new ornament! Sing it, Mirabel! The ornament is $24.99. Grand Californian Food Updates Craftsman at Grand Californian Each month, we try the new Hot Dog of the Month at the GCH Craftsman Grill in Grand Californian Hotel! For February, we tried the Banh Mi Hot Dog. Banh Mi Hot Dog! This month’s hot dog was $12 — and it was pretty good! Read our full review below. REVIEW: Think Theme Park Hot Dogs are Super Basic? Disneyland Has Entered the Chat! Phew! That covers ALL the merchandise, food, and updates from around Disneyland! We’re always on the lookout for what’s new, so stay tuned for more! A FULL Guide to ALL of the Valentine’s Day Foods Coming to Disneyland Resort! 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 planning a trip to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! 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What if we told you that you could go in a room at one of Disney World’s fanciest hotels without spending a dime? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Deluxe hotel and is also one of the original hotels at Disney World. Grand Floridian It’s home to some excellent dining, beautiful views, and a lovely spa (that just reopened, BTW!). You can also walk from the hotel right to Magic Kingdom! The Grand Floridian is one of Disney World’s most iconic hotels, so if you’ve ever wanted to see the inside of the guest rooms, you’re in luck, cause we’re here to give you a FULL room tour! First, let’s kick things off by quickly showing you some of the hotel. The grounds are beautiful, with fun pools… Grand Floridian Pool …and even a view of Seven Seas Lagoon! Grand Floridian Resort The hotel is known for being very fancy — the lobby alone can make you feel like royalty. Grand Floridian Lobby There are several restaurants here, like Citricos and the Grand Floridian Cafe. It’s also where you can find the most exclusive (and expensive) restaurant on property — Victoria & Albert’s. But, we’re still waiting for the AAA Five Diamond Award winning spot to reopen right now. Citricos There is also a relatively new bar in the Grand Floridian called the Enchanted Rose. It’s themed to Beauty & the Beast with 4 different rooms for you to enjoy. Enchanted Rose Bar Area Okay, now that we’ve seen some of the hotel, let’s go inside a guest room! We stayed in an Outer Building Garden View Room which can sleep up to 5 adults and has a view of either the courtyard, marina, or pool areas. Here’s a look at the entrance to the room. Let’s go! You’ll find the light switches right next to the front door on your left when you walk in. Front door Then, on your right, you’ll see the closet! Closet Inside here you can find the safe and a hairdryer… Keep all your valuables inside! …bathrobes… Want a robe? …an extra pillow/blanket… Extra extra …hangers… Hang up your Spirit Jerseys! …an iron… Don’t want wrinkles all over your park clothes …and an ironing board and a luggage rack. This little closet holds a lot! Look up, and you’ll see a beautiful light fixture. oooo…aaahhhh… Then, over on your left is the bathroom! There is a bathroom counter with double sinks… So you don’t have to share! …as well as your standard tissues… In case you’re feeling sneezy …hand towel… Hand towel …and a magnifying mirror. To get REALLY close! You will also find an array of Disney Resorts H2O+ bath products like mouthwash, shampoo, and body wash. We love this stuff Behind you, there is a hamper as well as more towels on the towel racks. Keep all your dirty clothes over here And, if you look up, you’ll see some Alice in Wonderland artwork! Through the looking glass The toilet and shower area have a separate door to them that includes a full body mirror on the outside (which is vital in a hotel room!). Gotta be able to see the full outfit Above the toilet, you will see another towel rack with extra towels, washcloths, and toilet paper. More more more The shower has a bathtub in it as well, and even more H2O+ products. Have a soak in the tub after a long day walking around the parks And, here’s a look at the showerhead. Shower time Now, let’s finally move into the actual room! Here it is, folks! Our room! Our room had two queen beds in it with white linens and padded headboards. Lovely Over both beds, you’ll see two small lamps. In case you need some more lighting In between the two beds, you can find a nightstand that will have the phone on it as well as the remote. And some more drawers! And next to the bed near the wall, there is some nice artwork of some swans swimming in front of the hotel. Artwork Next to the picture is where you can find the thermostat. One of the most important things in the room! Across from the beds is the TV… TV …as well as a dresser. Interesting shape This dresser also holds the mini-fridge! Ah, there it is! There’s a decent amount of space in there for some leftovers. *Stashes Mickey Premium Bars* There are also drawers on either side of the fridge with more storage. Drawers The trash and recycling bins are on the right of the dresser. Remember to recycle! And, this is where you’ll find the door to the adjoining room, if you need it. Knock, knock! On top of the dresser, you’ll see information about Disney’s enhanced cleaning protocols. Keepin’ it clean You can also find a room service menu here… Breakfast in bed, anyone? …and a guide to Disney World. Hi, Mickey! You may be wondering, “how does this room sleep 5 people?” Well, that’s where the sofa comes in! Looks like a normal sofa, right? This sofa actually converts into a bed by folding down the back of it. Wrong! It’s a bed If you need help, there are some instructions under the TV. If you need a little help Above the sofa, you can find more lighting and a small mirror, along with a light switch. Funky! Over across from the sofa and next to the beds is a small desk area. Desk chair This is where you will find the Keurig and some coffee… Gotta have coffee …along with the ice bucket and some coffee cups. Ice bucket And, there’s a mirror above the desk if you need extra space to get ready besides the bathroom. Magic mirror on the wall… This room has some lovely curtains to go along with the theming of the hotel. These are great for blocking out the light so you can sleep in! Fun! There is also a sheer curtain you can use if you want to let light in but still want some privacy. Just a sheer curtain The glass doors lead out to the balcony — let’s check it out! Come on outside This is a pretty spacious balcony… Little seating area …with two metal chairs and a small table. Just enough room for two You can see our view of the marina from here! Look at the water! Here’s a better look at the view from this room. Not bad! And there you have it! That’s a full look at a room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. What do you think? We hope you enjoyed this tour and it helped you decide if this is the right resort for your vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to take a look inside a newly renovated room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! 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 stayed at the Grand Floridian? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This Room in Disney World Can Be Over 0 a Night. Go Inside With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth? There are a lot of things to consider when planning your trip, like Park Passes, ticket types, hotels, and more. Disney World Sound a bit overwhelming? Not sure where to start your planning process? We’ve got you covered! Here’s our ideal timeline for planning your Disney World trip. Keep in mind, this is our version of a generalized ideal timeline. What’s best for you/your family in terms of a planning timeline will depend. You might like to plan WAY further out, or (on the opposite end) much closer to your trip. For the most part, these dates are all just suggestions. Tree of Life You can theoretically book a flight the day before your trip to Disney World, buy tickets the day of, and still make things work if that’s what you’d like. But for this plan, we’ve added in quite a bit of advance planning time to give you some comfort/peace of mind. Alright, let’s get into our plan! 10-12 Months Before Your Trip About 10-12 months ahead of your trip, there are several things you’ll want to take care of! 1. Start thinking of what your “dream” trip would include — Do you want to go to a water park? How many days would you (ideally) like to spend in Disney World (and no, “forever” isn’t an answer, though we feel you there). Click here to see the 5 best rides in EPCOT and the 5 worst. 2. Start looking at prices for hotels, tickets, flights, etc., and how they fit with your dream plan. Click here to see the average cost to fly to Disney World in March of 2022. 3. Establish a rough trip budget — Roughly, how much can you spend on a hotel, food, merchandise, flights/travel, tickets, etc. Click here to see how to take your dream vacation on a budget. 4. Think about trip dates. There are some dates in the year that are much cheaper than others. But your vacation plans might not line up well with those. Take a look at what your vacation calendar will allow and how that might affect your budget. Click here to see the most expensive days to visit Disney World in 2022. 5. Sit down with the family and take a look at park maps and ride lists — What rides are must-dos? Which ones would you like to do but aren’t a must? Based on your picks in each park, how many days would you need in each park to accomplish the things on your list? Does that fit your budget? Do you want/need a Park Hopper ticket to get everything done? (Disney World has 1-park-per-day standard tickets, but also has a Park Hopper option that lets you visit more than one theme park in a single day, for an added cost). Click here to see how to choose the right Disney World tickets for YOU. 6. Check out our month by month guide to Disney World festivals and activities — Is there anything in there that would change your plans, how long you want to stay, etc.? 7. Download the My Disney Experience app and set up Disney accounts for the entire family. 8. If you’ll be renting a car, start looking at prices — According to Kayak.com, the best time to book a rental car is generally 6-12 months in advance if you’ll be traveling with a large group during the peak season. You could book closer to your travel dates if you’ll be traveling with a smaller group and/or during a less busy season. Click here to see why your rental car cost might be MORE than Disney World tickets. 9. Finalize your plan — How many days of tickets do you want? What types of tickets do you want? What dates will you be visiting Disney World? EPCOT 10. Finalize your budget now that you have those trip dates and ticket information set. Click here to see 3 tips to budget for a Disney World trip. 11. Start looking into and potentially booking your hotel stay — Depending on where you want to stay, places can fill up (especially Disney owned and operated hotels). Also, if you’re renting Disney Vacation Club points and want to stay at some specific villas, David’s Vacation Club rentals advises that you book some up to 11 months in advance since they can book up quickly. For other villas, they recommend that you book 10 months in advance, some fall into shorter categories, all the way up to 1-2 months in advance of your trip dates. If you aren’t staying at one of the hotels that fill up far in advance, you can wait to book until later, but we’d still recommend that you look at prices and availability early. For many hotel reservations, you can book early and then change or cancel it later if necessary. Disney’s Riviera Resort As part of this hotel selection process, you’ll have to decide what is the best route for you given your budget — staying on property, staying off property, staying in something like an Airbnb, or making other arrangements. When it comes to Disney World owned and operated hotels, if a discount comes out after you’ve already booked your stay, you can usually call Disney and ask to see if it can be applied to your reservations. Click here to see more about the latest Disney World discounts. 12. Once your dates are set, you’ve decided how many days of park tickets you need, and you’ve picked the right tickets for you — buy those theme park tickets! Click here to read more about Disney World tickets. 13. Take a look at those must-do rides and start putting together a plan of attack! What rides will you do each day? What parks have longer hours on particular days? Which ones do you want to prioritize? We’ve got lists of the best and worst rides in each park, posts about rides that are bad for those prone to motion sickness, and more to help you plan! 14. Keep finalizing that budget and refining/finalizing your other plans. 15. Once you’ve got your tickets and your plan of attack, make your Park Pass reservations! These are reservations indicating which park you’d like to visit each day. You’ll need these to enter a theme park in Disney World. You’ll definitely want to make these as far in advance as possible. If you change your mind about what parks you want to visit, you can cancel your reservations and make new ones (provided there is availability). 6-9 Months Before Your Trip 1. Wrap up anything from the last months that didn’t get done 2. Take a close look at your budgets — Consider smaller things like your merchandise budget. Should you buy some items ahead of time (at places like Walmart, Target, or the Dollar Store) to save money but still give the kids some fun? Will you need to pack lunch/breakfast/etc.? 3. Watch some videos to get excited for your trip! Are there any must-get snacks? Things you never knew about? We’ve got TONS of videos about hidden details, secrets, and more that you can watch on the DFB YouTube Channel! 4. Do you want to use MagicBands? Consider buying some online (unless you’ll be buying some at the parks/resort or using older ones). If you will be staying at a Disney World owned and operated hotel, be on the lookout for some discounted MagicBands! 5. Learn about Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection — Disney Genie (Free) is a planning service, while Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection are Disney World’s PAID FastPass+ replacement systems. Do you want to use these services? Will it help you accomplish your goals? Can you fit it in your budget? Watch our videos and read our posts to find out more. Click here to see our step-by-step guide to using Disney Genie+. 6. Make sure that ALL park tickets, hotel reservations, etc. are linked up properly in your My Disney Experience account and that all family members have their proper accounts and are linked together. This is something you likely did before when you set up the Park Passes, but it’s good to review and make sure everything is still good. Click here to see the NEW way to link friends and family accounts on the My Disney Experience account. 7. Get familiar with Disney terminology. You’ll hear lots of terms and acronyms used in Disney — it’s helpful to know those so you can be prepared! Click here to see what you need to know about Disney World acronyms. 8. Think about any other essentials you need to get arranged before your trip — Do you want matching family t-shirts (will your family agree to wear them?!)? Need someone to watch the house while you’re gone? Who will take care of the dog, cat, fish, etc.? Start thinking about these arrangements and how you’ll handle them 3-5 Months Before Your Trip 1. Wrap up anything from the last months that didn’t get done 2. Start looking at restaurants you’d be interested in eating at around Disney World — We’ve got a FULL list of restaurants in Disney World and reviews to go along with them. We’ve also got a list of your must-get dishes for 2022, posts about the best snacks, the best steaks, and more. We’ve even got posts where THOUSANDS of fans rank all of the Quick Service restaurants in a particular park. For the most comprehensive help in planning your dining, check out our DFB Guide to Disney World Dining 2022. The DFB Guide comes with a step-by-step plan for helping you plan your dining decisions in the parks and resorts that can be incredibly helpful, especially if you’re not sure where to start! Plus, it comes with a restaurant reviews section, food and restaurant photos, a snack chapter, top 5 lists for restaurants and snacks, and all kinds of other helpful info to make your dining a total success! Sample Pages from Our Guide 3. Familiarize yourself with the My Disney Experience app and its MANY features, like making Advance Dining Reservations, placing a Mobile Order, using Mobile Merchandise Checkout, checking wait times, Mobile Dine Walk-Up Wait List, Mobile Dine Check-In, Mobile Order Table Service To-Go, and MORE. Click here to see things you probably didn’t know you could do with the My Disney Experience app. 4. If you’ll be flying to Disney World, start looking at flights and potentially book one! According to a 2018 article from Travel and Leisure, CheapAir.com noted that the “Prime Booking Window” is 4 months to 3 weeks prior to departure. USA Today indicates that three and a half months before departure is when domestic airlines tend to release discounted seats. According to a press release from Expedia in 2021, the “sweet spot” to book a domestic flight is around 28-35 days in advance. But that can all depend. We recommend starting to look at flights and depending on how things look, you may want to get booking if prices are expected to keep climbing. You can track prices throughout this time and decide when to jump on a deal. Airplane 5. Finalize those dining decisions — Where do you want to dine and on what days? What are your back-ups in case reservations fill up quickly? Again the DFB Guide’s step-by-step dining plan can be a HUGE help here! 6. Finalize a must-get snack list 7. Finalize things at home (dog, house, etc.) that will need to be taken care of while you’re gone. Click here to see how to bring your dog with you to Disney World. 8. Finalize your daily plans for your trip. 9. Think about how you’ll manage the budget while in Disney World — should you get gift cards to pre-load? 2 Months Before Your Trip 1. Wrap up anything from the last months that didn’t get done 2. Make those dining reservations! Guests can make dining reservations 60 days in advance. Remember that if you’re staying at a Disney World resort hotel, you can make your dining reservations for the length of your trip (up to 10 days) at that 60 day mark, giving you a bit of an advantage! Click here to see what you need to know about making dining reservations. EPCOT sunsets are EXTRA beautiful! 3. If you’ll be flying, make sure you’ve figured out transportation to/from the airport. Disney’s free Magical Express service is no longer available, so you’ll need to determine what is the best way to get to/from the airport and your hotel. There are rental cars (which we’ve noted above), taxis, and more. Many guests might be interested in the Magical Express replacement services — Mears Connect (available now) and The Sunshine Flyer (available February 2022). Click here to see our step-by-step guide to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport. 1 Month Before Your Trip 1. Wrap up anything from the last month that didn’t get done 2. Make a packing list — We’ve got some to help! Make sure you’ve bought any essentials you need or merchandise you’ll be getting in advance at a discount to bring with you for the kiddos. 3. Whenever it becomes available, complete any information needed in advance for your Disney World resort online check-in. Month of Your Trip 1. Wrap up anything from the last month that didn’t get done 2. Need water bottles or other groceries ahead of your trip? Look into different delivery services – Amazon, etc. Around 2 weeks-1 week before your trip, make sure everything is ordered and ready to go with the proper delivery date. Click here the NEW way you can get your delivered items from your hotel in Disney World. And click here to see crazy cool things you can get delivered to your hotel! 3. PACK! About 1 week before or so, start packing up what you’ll need. Click here to see 10 Disney World essentials you can get on Amazon. 4. Ahead of your trip, make sure you discuss tips and tricks with kiddos like what to do if you get lost. Click here to see what happens when a kid gets lost in Disney World. 5. Go to Disney World (and have fun!!) Other Tips Here are a few other things you’ll want to consider as you’re planning your trip: 1. Look into using a travel agent to help take out some of the stress from your planning. Our friends at Small World Vacations can help you plan the trip of your dreams and their services are totally FREE! They’ve got a wealth of knowledge about Disney trips and can help answer all of your questions. 2. Don’t forget about final payment dates along the way. 3. Check out the DFB Guide to help you plan your dining! We’ve also got mini guides for snacks at different parks and festivals, so you can check those out too! 4. Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter so you can get the latest updates! Disney’s Hollywood Studios And that’s it! Hopefully this guide gives you an idea of how to plan your Disney World trip! Be sure to stay tuned for more planning tips and tricks and all of the latest Disney news. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! 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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 other planning tips and tricks do you have? Tell us in the comments! The post The Ideal Timeline for Planning a Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are tons of things to do at Disneyland Resort! Disney California Adventure! There’s the Lunar New Year Festival, all of the Valentine’s Day treats to try, and of course, all of the rides and attractions! Going to Disneyland can be quite the workout, especially if you’re parkhopping across Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. If the parks aren’t enough to get your blood pumping, then you should check out this new offer for Disneyland Resort guests! Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be offering group fitness activities for guests staying at any hotel on Disneyland property! Some of the classes are in the Grand Californian, and some of them bring you inside the parks before they open! ©Disney You can now take a yoga class with a view of Disney California Adventure, an obstacle course at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, paddle boarding in the Grand Californian Pool, boot camp in Disney California Adventure, Disney Ears Yoga, Fascia release, power walking in Disney California Adventure, sound meditation, and a stretching class! ©Disney There is an additional fee to join one the group fitness classes, and a reservation is required. To make a reservation, you can visit the Disneyland website, call ahead, or visit the spa! ©Disney If you’re staying at any of the Disneyland hotels and need to get a workout in while you’re there, then check out these fitness classes! We would sure be more motivated to power walk if we were in California Adventure! 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 see our Review of this Disneyland Hot Chocolate! 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 take any of the Disneyland Resort fitness classes? Let us know in the comments! The post Ever Wanted to Take a Fitness Class IN a Disney Theme Park? Now You Can! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Black History Month! Soul Art Displays This February, the Disney Parks will be celebrating Black history, food, and culture with their Celebrate Soulfully event. There are new art installations, exclusive exhibits, and tons of food like these collard greens, this Jollof Rice with Shrimp and Sausage, and a new Mint Julep! Disney Springs will also be hosting live music throughout the month featuring jazz, Reggae, African music, and more! There will be seven different musical acts performing at Disney Springs for Celebrate Soulfully, and they’re listed in four different categories: Smooth Sounds, Jazzin’ It Up, Music of Africa, and Reggae! Here are the schedules for live music! Smooth Sounds Schedule The Smooth Sounds lineup features bands Motown & More and Free Cadence, and will feature blues and rock music! ©Disney These performances will be at the AdventHealth Waterside Stage, the Orange garage, and Waterview Park. Jazzin’ It Up Schedule Jazzin’ It Up features artists Reggie Ellison and Don Black, who will be performing jazz tunes at Disney Springs! ©Disney These performances are at the Orange Garage and around Town Center. Music of Africa Schedule The Music of Africa acts are Wassalou and Nathi Gcabashe! ©Disney These performances will be at Waterview Park, Dockside Margaritas, and the Orange Garage! Reggae Schedule Craig Thompson will be performing Reggae music at Disney Springs for Celebrate Soulfully! His performances will be at Waterview Park and the Orange Garage. ©Disney Those are all of the scheduled live performances for Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully Black History Month Celebration! We’ll let you know if any of these times or musicians change, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see all of the things you can do for Black History Month at 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 going to go to any of the Celebrate Soulfully live concerts? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find FREE Live Music in Disney World This Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been all out of sorts lately! Most of us visit Disney World in the wintertime expecting to ESCAPE cold weather! Let’s face it, the novelty of snow wears off pretty quickly, and lots of people flock to Florida in January and February to avoid chilly weather! Lately, though, it’s been pretty cold in Disney World — and more crowded than usual for this time of year, too! Is there light at the end of this (cold) tunnel?! The weather has been a little all over the place lately, so be prepared to pack layers! Now, let’s take a look at next week’s weather forecast in Disney World! Weather Forecast Now that it’s February, we’re hoping that this month is a little warmer than last month. Last week, the temperature reached a high of 80°, with lows in the 50s and 60s. This week, the average is back in the 60s. We’re wishing for warm weather! If you don’t mind wearing pants and a jacket, you might be happy with the weather forecast for next week! According to The Weather Channel, you can expect your days to be pretty cool and partly cloudy for the second week of February, with lows hovering around the low 50s throughout the week. February 7th Monday, February 7th looks pretty nice! The temperature will be close to 70° during the day but will go down to around 50° in the evening. We’ve seen it get MUCH colder at night, so a 52° low is pretty good! ©The Weather Channel It looks like there might be a little bit of wind throughout the day. The best way to combat a chilly breeze is to wear long sleeves; protect your skin! February 8th On Tuesday, February 8th, the weather looks pretty similar to the previous day! We’re seeing about the same low chance of precipitation and similar humidity predictions. If you ask us, this looks like ideal hot tub weather! ©The Weather Channel There’s a low chance of rain pretty much all day, but with a high likelihood for cloudy conditions, you never know when it might decide to sprinkle! We always recommend packing an umbrella, poncho, or rain jacket just in case. February 9th On Wednesday, February 9th, we’re starting to see a pattern! The high for the day is 67°, and the low is 54°, which should make for another nice day in Disney World! If the rest of the week stays like this, you’ll be in for a great vacation! ©The Weather Channel Keep in mind that the wind can really impact how it feels outside! Even on a sunny 67° day, the wind can make it feel much cooler. February 10th On Thursday, February 10th, the temperature reaches 70°, which is the highest temperature we’ve seen so far this week! The low is 52°, with a low chance of rain pretty much all day. ©The Weather Channel So far, it’s shaping up to be a great week in Disney World! February 11th For Friday, February 11th, the evening is predicted to have the coolest night of the week so far at 50°. Don’t forget to check on the humidity predictions, too! The Florida humidity can make the air feel a little warmer. ©The Weather Channel You may have noticed that the forecast calls for cloudy weather every day of the week. This doesn’t necessarily mean it will be dark and overcast all week long; you’ll likely see plenty of blue skies throughout the week. February 12th By now, you can probably get a pretty good sense of what to expect on Saturday, February 12th! There’s a 24% chance of precipitation all day, winds at around 5-10 miles per hour, and humidity in the high 50 to low 70% range. You know, the same old! By this point in your vacation, you’ll probably be used to this weather. ©The Weather Channel Even though the weather might seem too cold for swimming, you might still want to consider packing a bathing suit! Disney’s pools are all heated, and the hot tubs are (obviously) nice and warm! February 13th Finally, Sunday, February 13th ends the week with a high of 70° and a low in the evening of 50°. Look at those nice round numbers! ©The Weather Channel As long as the forecast doesn’t change too drastically between now and February 13th, it sounds like the weather will be pretty comfortable! Depending on what you’re used to, the weather might feel cool or it might feel warm — the 60s/70s are a pretty subjective temperature range. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week from The Weather Channel. The temperature will range between 64-70 degrees during the day, then drop to the 50s at night. Keep in mind that these predictions might change, but for now, this overview should give you a good idea of what to expect. ©The Weather Channel We checked a few other websites, like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News. It looks like everyone is reporting similar forecasts. ©WESH 2 News Remember that Florida weather can be unpredictable! Keep your eyes on the forecast prior to your trip (and while you’re in Disney World) so you know what to expect each day. How Should You Plan? Now, let’s look at a few ways you prepare for the week ahead! Pack a jacket! While hoodies, long sleeve shirts, and pullovers are all great options for this time of year, we like to recommend jackets because of their versatility. You can zip them up to conserve heat, leave them open, or even roll up the sleeves if you’re feeling warm! We love options! Quilted Minnie Jacket For our DFB readers who’ve been here for a while, this tip is no surprise; we tend to recommend layers to anyone and everyone who will listen. It’s just good sense! Disney’s NEW 50th Anniversary Sweatshirt and Jacket Are Now Available Online! Visit a fire pit Can’t shake the cold? Some of Disney’s hotels have fire pits scattered around outside! These are great for roasting marshmallows with the kids, but they offer the bonus of keeping people warm in the winter! Fun AND functional! Be sure to check out your Disney hotel’s resort activities for the week; roasting marshmallows is a popular activity! Everything Included With Your 2022 Disney World Resort Stay And that covers this week’s update on next week’s weather! If you’ve got a vacation coming up, we hope you have some FUN at Disney World this month! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney tips! HURRY! Get These 6 Disney Deals on Amazon Before They’re Gone! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney World this month? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Back to Chilly Weather in Disney World This February! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How much do YOU know about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? The Tower of Terror looms over Hollywood Studios Maybe you know about Caesar, the Ventriloquist dummy at the end of the ride (and how Cast Members say hi to him every day to avoid certain doom). Maybe you watched the Behind The Attraction episode on Disney+ about the ride. Or maybe you’ve ridden it dozens of times. But just how well do you REALLY know this attraction? We’re asking you this because the Tower of Terror was recently the subject of the Final Jeopardy question on Jeopardy! And we’ll admit it was a tough question! So what was the question? “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror utilized technology developed by this company founded in 1853.” Say what? That IS a hard one! Welcome to the Twilight Zone. Here’s a video of the contestants trying to work it out — and the correct answer.  That’s right. The correct answer is Otis — the Otis Elevator Company designed the vertical ride system used in the Tower of Terror (and in many other elevators). According to the company’s website, it’s also the world’s oldest and biggest elevator manufacturer, having installed elevators in the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, and more. The more you know, right? Stay tuned because we’ll be sure to share even more Disney trivia and news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you know the answer to this Final Jeopardy? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Do YOU Know The Answer To This Disney Ride-Related Question on Jeopardy? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few years, Hollywood Studios has had a LOT going on! With a new Star Wars hotel that will transport guests to Galaxy’s Edge on the horizon, a new Toy Story restaurant coming soon, and some of Disney World’s hottest attractions, there’s a lot of attention being pointed towards Disney World’s third park. Slinky Dog Dash in Hollywood Studios Today we’re taking at all the recent additions to Hollywood Studios over the past few days! Let’s dive in! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood First up is the new Holographic Mickey Shirt, which features Mickey’s iconic face with “Mickey Mouse” in holographic text all over his face! You can get this one for $44.99. The Holographic Mickey Shirt! There’s also the new Mickey Raglan Shirt for $44.99! This one has a rough sketch of Mickey, long sleeves, and Mickey’s iconic phrase “Oh Boy!” on the front and the sleeves. The Mickey Raglan Shirt! There’s also a new Alex & Ani 50th Anniversary Ear Headband Bracelet for $59.99! This has a cute EARidescent look that goes with most outfits and is a subtle way to show your love for Disney, especially during the 50th Anniversary of Disney World! The Alex & Ani 50th Anniversary Ear Headband Bracelet There are also some new Pandora Keychains! These don’t come with any of the charms pictured below, so you basically get the keychain connector and the ring for the charms. For the regular keychain ring, you’ll be set back $55, and for the one with the clip in the middle of the picture, you’ll pay $65. New Pandora Charms! If you’re looking for something seriously cool that’s got a nice vintage vibe, there’s a new Lizzie McGuire Crop Top for $36.99! A new Lizzie McGuire shirt! This one has strong Y2K vibes, just like the classic show! ALL of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right Now! Keystone Clothiers Over at Keystone Clothiers, you’ll find some new vintage Marvel action figures for $14.99 each! There’s an old-school Wolverine Figure… There’s Wolverine… …a Mr. Fantastic Figure… …Mr. Fantastic… …a Falcon Figure… …Falcon… …and a Dark Phoenix Figure! Remember, you can get these for $14.99 each. …and Dark Phoenix! There’s also a new Eternals Backpack that looks super cool! It’s never too early to do a little back-to-school shopping for the kiddos (or grab this one for yourself!). A new Eternals Backpack! You can also find the new Book of Boba Fett Pin Set at Keystone Clothiers for $29.99! The Book of Boba Fett Pin Set! Speaking of Boba Fett, there’s also a new Book of Boba Fett Shirt for $24.99! This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this shirt, but this is the first time we spotted it at Keystone Clothiers. The Book of Boba Fett Tee! There’s also a new Marvel Power Icons Captain America Figure! You can find this deluxe interactive action figure for $29.99. The Deluxe Captain America Figure! There’s also a new Deluxe Loki Figure that’ll make a great geeky decoration for any of the Marvel lovers out there! You can find this one for $54.99! The Premium Loki Figure! Here’s a closer look at the figure. Wow! The last new thing we spotted at Keystone Clothiers was the Marvel Legends Series Iron Man Hand Gauntlet! The Iron Man Gauntlet! This collectible is a fully functional gauntlet (yes, you can put this on and snap with it) with removable Infinity Stones and is available for $99.99. Marvel Fans, You Need to See This Special-Edition Item! Dark Room Over at Dark Room, we spotted some more new Book of Boba Fett merch! This Boba Fett & Fennec Shand Magnet is available for $14.99. The Boba Fett & Fennec Shand Magnet! We also spotted the new Boba Fett “Outlaw” Watch Band! The new Boba Fett Watch Band! You can use this one with your Apple Watch and it’s $34.99. We Found the Book of Boba Fett Merchandise You Need for the Finale! Sunset Couture Over at Sunset Couture, we spotted three new sweaters for $69.99 each! There was a Toy Story Alien Knit Sweater… There’s an alien… …Stormtrooper Knit Sweater… …Stormtrooper… …and a Donald Duck Knit Sweater! …and Donald Duck! These are pretty nice sweaters, but a bit on the pricey side at $69.99 each. Star Wars Hotel Exclusive Clothing is Now Available Online! Rock Around the Shop At the Made Kiosk in Rock Around the Shop, we found some new 2022 themed items! There were some new 2022 Magnets for $14.99 that looked pretty cute. 2022 Magnets! There were also quite a few new 2022 Phone Cases available. 2022 Phone Cases! You can get these for $34.99! See MORE 2022 Merchandise from Disney! Tatooine Traders Over at Tatooine Traders, we found a new Star Wars Republic Youth Sweatshirt for $34.99! This one was a cute, multi-color sweatshirt with a nice, understated color scheme. The new Star Wars Republic Youth Sweatshirt! Last, but DEFINITELY not least, there was a new The Mandalorian Necklace Set for $29.99 that features Mando, Grogu, and the phrase “Wherever I go, he goes.” The Mandalorian Necklace! This can be a cute set of necklaces and charms you could share with a special someone, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up! It’s HERE. The Perfect Gift for Star Wars Fans Who Never Stopped Loving Baby Yoda! There were a LOT of new things around Hollywood Studios recently! We’re always hunting down the latest and greatest around the parks, so stay tuned here for more! Hundreds of Price Increases, Reopenings, and More Disney World Menu Changes from January 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. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Calling all Big Hero 6 fans! If you’re getting excited for the new Baymax Disney+ series coming this summer (like we are), we’ve got some exciting merch to tide you over until then. We love all merch with this cutie ©Disney We recently spotted some awesome Big Hero 6 apparel that Disney just released, and we can’t wait to show you! Check out these three items at shopDisney, all featuring characters from Big Hero 6! They come in a variety suited for all types of different weather, so you can show your love for Baymax whether it’s warm or a little chilly! First up, we’ve got this Big Hero 6 Sweatshirt with Hiro and Baymax fist bumping. It’s a subtle design, but still makes it clear that you are a Big Hero 6 fan! ©Disney The tee also features a unique splatter design across the front. It costs $49.99, and it’s currently available in sizes XS to XXL. Get the Big Hero 6 pullover here. The next is this super cool short-sleeve striped tee. Its design is even more subtle than the first, but the stripes give it an awesome modern flair that you can wear everyday! ©Disney The blue and black make an awesome color combo that really stands out. This tee is $29.99, and is currently available in sizes S to XXL. Click here to buy the Big Hero 6 striped tee! Finally, for the cold weather days, the have these super cozy-looking Baymax sweatpants. We just want to put these on, curl up by the fireplace, and watch Big Hero 6! ©Disney These feature another simple design, with “Baymax” written in graffiti style. They retail for $44.99, and are currently available in sizes XS to XXL. To purchase the Baymax Sweatpants click here! If you can wait to cozy up with these finds, visit shopDisney. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news. Click here to learn more about the new Baymax series! 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 one of these will you be buying? Let us know in the comments! The post Love Big Hero 6?! Disney Has Some New Merch For YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning to go to Disney World this week but don’t know when? You’ll want to check this out! EPCOT! On top of getting a park ticket, you also have to make a Park Pass Reservation at the park you would like to go to! There can also be some differences in operating hours day-to-day, so let’s check out what’s going on at Disney World for the week of February 6th-February 12th! Let’s start with the hours the parks will be open! Disney World Park Hours the Week of February 6th Here are the hours that Magic Kingdom will be operating this week. The park will be open from 9AM to 10PM on February 6th, 7th, and 12th. It’ll be open from 9AM to 9PM on February 9th, 10th, and 11th. Lastly, Magic Kingdom will only be open from 9AM to 4:30PM on February 8th. If you’re planning on a full day in Magic Kingdom, don’t visit on February 8th! ©Disney Here are EPCOT’s operating hours for the upcoming week! EPCOT will be open from 10AM to 9PM on February 6th-11th. The park will be opening an hour earlier on February 12th, and will be open from 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney This week, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM to 9PM every day! ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a few different operating hours this week. On February 6th, 11th, and 12th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM until 8PM. On the 7th, 8th, and 9th, the park will be open from 9AM to 7PM, and on February 10th, it will be open from 8AM to 7PM. ©Disney Those are all of the park hours at Disney World this week, so let’s look at reservation availability for the parks! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of February 6th Theme Park Tickets Here are the reservations available for Theme Park Ticket holders! All parks are available all week long! ©Disney Let’s check out the rest of the reservation availabilities! Select Resort Hotels Guests at Select Resorts and Hotels can also make reservations at any park all week! Disney Let’s look at when passholders will be able to make reservations! Annual Passholders There are 4 different annual passes, each with different reservation availabilities, so let’s take a look! Incredi Pass holders will be able to make a reservation at any of the parks for the week of February 6th-12th! ©Disney Sorcerer Pass holders will also be able to make reservations at any of the parks for the week of February 6th-12th! ©Disney Pirate Pass holders will be able to make a reservation at any of the parks every day this week except for February 12th, which is blocked out for Pirate Pass. ©Disney Pixie Dust Pass holders will not be able to make reservations at any of the parks on February 6th or 12th. Reservations are available at all of the parks on the 7th-11th! ©Disney That’s all of the park hours and pass availability for this week, stay tuned to DFB for 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 going to Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post What You Need to Know About Park Hours and Reservations in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got a hot take that you need to hear: drinking a cocktail is automatically ten times better when you’re on the boardwalk. And we’re not talking about any old boardwalk, we’re talking about the Disney Boardwalk, located at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort (shocker!!). The Boardwalk Resort has a TON of places to choose from if you’re looking for a fancy lil drink, but if you’re looking for a quick ‘n’ easy drink to sip by the water, look no further than Boardwalk Joe’s. What’ve you got for us, Joe? Now that it’s February, we’re in for a real treat! A few new specialty drinks and treats have arrived at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort; let’s see what they’ve got! Guests can celebrate Valentine’s Day with Boardwalk Joe’s NEW Cupid’s Cocktail! Now we’re excited! The Cupid’s Cocktail is made with Tito’s handmade vodka, Bols peach schnapps, cranberry juice, Minute Maid lemonade, and pure cane sugar, then garnished with a strawberry and cherry. As you can probably tell from that ingredient list, this is a sweet drink with lots of sugar! The Cupid’s Cocktail sure knows how to pose! Our drink was nice and strong, and the peach schnapps was the strongest flavor we tasted. The red sugar rim added a little extra sweetness, which went nicely with the tart cranberry and lemonade flavors. This is a flavorful little drink that manages to pack a punch! Look at that pink sugar rim! We must admit, between the sweet flavor and the bright color of this cocktail, this drink would be the perfect thing to sip by the pool on a sunny day. Alas, that wasn’t in the cards for us today, but we really enjoyed this drink anyway! If you like sweet, sugary cocktails, you’ll probably like this drink. Yum!! You can buy the Cupid’s Cocktail for $14 for a limited time at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! Overall, we thought this was a fun, sweet drink that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day! Be sure to stay tuned as we try more Valentine’s Day treats and drinks around Disney World! Here’s a FULL List of Disney’s Valentine’s Day Treats! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post An Underrated Disney World Drink Spot Has a NEW Must-Get Cocktail! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Galactic Grill is a counter-service spot over in Disneyland Park’s Tomorrowland area that features the occasional creative treat and delicious parfaits! Alien Sipper from Galactic Grill We’re stopping by this spot to see if their wide array of new, limited-time-only offerings will impress us! Let’s find out together! First up is the Spicy Nash Chicken Sandwich (yes, that’s the real name of this sandwich), which features Fried Chicken Breast smothered in a Nashville-inspired sauce with Pickles and Mayo! This one is available for $13.29. The Spicy Nash Chicken Sandwich! The chicken was cooked well and had a nice, strong kick to it! Although the pickles and mayo weren’t particularly strong flavor-wise, this sandwich was still delicious and spicy — it’s got plenty of meat and plenty of heat. Yum! Next is the Magic Key Slush, which is a Pink Limeade and Cotton Candy-layered Slush with Whipped Cream and Orange Sugar available for $11.99! Honestly, we really enjoyed the cotton candy part of the drink, but that’s about it. The Magic Key Slush! The main problem with this drink is that the cotton candy flavor and the limeade part of the drink just don’t really mix together well. The tartness of the limeade and the sweetness of cotton candy don’t come together in the way you’d expect and it just makes this weird combo that we didn’t really enjoy. This is a very stylish drink! Finally, there’s the Galactic Sunrise Slush, which is a Strawberry and Lemon Slush that’s available for $11.49! Much like the Magic Key Slush, this was very sweet; however, this one is much much better! The Galactic Sunrise Slush! Unlike the Magic Key Slush, this drink mixes sweet and tart perfectly and even features strawberry chunks that bring a nice added texture to the drink. The Galactic Sunrise Slush was sweet, refreshing, and super delicious! This was simple, but delicious! Well, Galactic Grill was hit-or-miss this time around! Although we really enjoyed the Nash Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Galactic Sunrise Slush, that Magic Key Slush just wasn’t a winner for us. We’re hunting down all those new treats around Disneyland, so stay tuned here for more! Review: Coffee, Kahlua, and Cake All in One Treat?! Disney Gets Us. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about these new treats? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Are YOU Brave Enough to Try Disney's Cotton Candy & Limeade Slushy?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Isn’t waiting in line at Disney World just SO much fun?! Yeah, we know…it’s definitely a love-hate relationship. You get to look at the cool queues at a lot of the rides, but you also can spend a lot of your day in lines, which isn’t super fun. Eeeeek! Disney Genie+ can help you skip some lines throughout your day, but for a price. You may be wondering if wait times are long enough for you to spend money to skip the lines, so let’s take a look at the wait times from this week at Disney World to get an idea of how busy the parks are right now! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 90 minutes! Is this ride worth the wait? After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 71 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 67 minutes, Space Mountain at 47 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 45 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 37 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 42 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 36 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 35 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 35 minutes. Ahoy, Matey! Next, we had “it’s a small world” at 29 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 26 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 25 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 23 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 22 minutes. Up, up, and away! Then, we saw Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 19 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 18 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 16 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 15 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 15 minutes. Donald is mad And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were , Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 3 minutes, and Country Bear Jamboree at 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 81 minutes. Remyyy the Ratatouille, the rat of all our dreams Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 66 minutes, Test Track at 52 minutes, Soarin’ at 28 minutes, Living with the Land at 13 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 12 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 11 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 10 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 9 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 9 minutes. Spaceship Earth at night is a vision The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 111 minutes. Don’t tell them anything! After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 77 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 59 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 52 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 51 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 47 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 44 minutes. Toy Story Mania’s queue is pretty cool And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 30 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 17 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 15 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 7 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 84 minutes. Time to, uh, fly! Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 55 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 41 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 25 minutes. Rhino! Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 13 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 7 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. BABY GORILLA That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! So, as far as Genie+ goes, it’s really up to personal preference. If you’re going to the parks soon and are okay with these wait times, then you might not want to spend the money on the service. But, if you want to save yourself time and skip some of these long lines, then it might be worth it to you. Stay tuned to DFB 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. Which ride do you think deserves way more hype in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We’re Seeing HIGH February Wait Times in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Although MagicBands are no longer required to navigate the parks and resorts, we’re here to tell you that this little Disney accessory is still VERY popular! There’s a MagicBand for practically every character, movie, attraction, and treat out there — now all we need is a plastic cheese MagicBand and we’re set! There’s one Disney character that we KNOW would understand our love of snack-themed accessories; it’s Princess Tiana! What’s cookin? If you still love wearing MagicBands, listen up! We found a NEW limited-release MagicBand in Disney World (and online!) that will put you in the mood for springtime! Over at the Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland, we found a new Princess and the Frog Tiana MagicBand! You might be thinking, “Um…where’s Tiana?” Allow us to show you! Springtime vibes! This new MagicBand is a pretty teal color and features Princess Tiana surrounded by pretty spring flowers. There’s also a special message that reads, “Be you, It’s Beautiful.” How cute! This is SO pretty! The other side of the band is full of floral illustrations. This cute little MagicBand won’t stick around for long, though; it’s part of a limited release of 3,000! Flower power! If you don’t plan on visiting Disney World any time soon, we’ve got good news! This MagicBand is also available online. Adorable! You can buy the new Princess and the Frog-inspired MagicBand for $39.99 in the parks or online. Click here to buy The Princess and the Frog Tiana MagicBand online! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney merchandise, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates! They’re CHANGING MagicBands…And How You Visit Disney World Will Be Different. Get ALL the Details 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. Do you have a collection of MagicBands? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a NEW Limited-Edition Princess MagicBand in Disney World AND Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, January was an interesting month at Disney World! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Let’s just say we were surprised by the brutally cold weather (okay, so it DOES get cold in Florida, and we were FREEZING) and the crowds unlike what we’ve seen before this time of year. But we’re still out there doing our thing, checking out all the hotels and seeing what’s new. So let’s get on with some updates! Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Updates The Artist’s Palette You can now rep Saratoga Springs with a new T-Shirt for $29.99. Saratoga Springs T-Shirt There’s also a new fun Saratoga Springs Pillow that features all kinds of fun icons with horses, horseshoes, blue ribbons, and more. Fun pillow This pillow is available now for $39.99. Did You Know There’s a SECRET Delicious Spot At Disney World You Didn’t Know About — Find Out More! Contemporary Resort Food Updates Contempo Cafe We noticed a new Flourless Chocolate Cake in the display that we hadn’t seen before. Flourless Chocolate Cake You can try it out for $4.99. Read Our Review Of The Last Thing We Ate at Contempo Cafe Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Bayview Gifts Although Bayview Gifts is open, there are some construction walls inside the shop where work is being done. Pardon the construction You can now grab the Leather 50th Anniversary Baseball Cap at Bayview Gifts for $49.99. Spiffy cap There’s also a new cute Kids Contemporary Resort Tee for $24.99. Cute kids’ shirt with Mickey! If you need a new coffee mug, Disney’s got you covered — check out this new Mickey Mug for $14.99. Enjoy your coffee with Mickey! We also spotted a new Contemporary Resort Men’s Pullover Shirt for $54.99. Contemporary pullover We’ve seen this pink Good To Be Home T-shirt in other shops, but it’s finally turned up here, too! Feels Good To Be Home! You can grab this shirt for $24.99. Disney’s New 50th Anniversary Home Decor is More Expensive Than a Day at the Parks! But Take A Look If You Must! Fantasia Okay, Star Wars fans, you can grab a The Book of Boba Fett Tee for $24.99. Rep Boba Fett! You’ve gotta’ check out this absolutely adorable Valentine’s Day MagicBand. It’s so cute! It’s got Mickey on one side… Mickey hugging a heart! …and Minnie on the other side! Minnie is so cute! You can grab this limited edition MagicBand now for $39.99. Here’s How to Order Disney-Themed Roses for Valentine’s Day! Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Food Updates Gasparilla Island Grill We checked out the VERY Insta-Worthy new Valentine’s Day treat at Gasparilla Island Grill. It’s the Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop, which is a yellow cake with chocolate chips and cherries coated in dark chocolate and topped with sprinkles and a white chocolate drizzle. Loving the decorations And it tastes as good as it looks! We found it pretty tasty, but if you’d like to try it for yourself, pick it up now for $5.99 — it will be available through February 15th. Read Our Full Review Of This Snack! Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort Food Updates Scat Cat’s Club We had to head on over to Scat Cat’s to be reunited with two returning treats: the Cinnamon Valentine’s Day Mickey Beignet and the Baton Rouge Beignets. Both snacks are SO MUCH FUN! The Cinnamon Valentine’s Day Mickey Beignet is a Mickey-shaped beignet topped with cinnamon candy drizzle and Valentine’s Day quins, along with crushed cinnamon candies for $3.49. Cinnamon Valentine’s Day Mickey Beignet The Valentine’s Day Baton Rouge Beignets are served with a pipette of cinnamon whiskey and they are delicious! Read Our Full Review of the Beignets Here! Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort Merchandise Updates Jackson Square You can get a fun new Port Orleans French Quarter Tee for $29.99. Port Orleans — French Quarter Tee On the back, it has the Scat Cat’s Logo. Scat Cat’s! There’s also a Scat Cat’s Tumbler! Fun way to stay hydrated! It’s available now for $22.99. See Photos Of Port Orleans French Quarter’s Reopening! Port Orleans — Riverside Merchandise Updates Fulton’s General Store We saw the CUTEST Turning Red Baseball Cap — it’s got red panda ears. The movie is about a girl who turns into a red panda when she gets excited. Red Panda Cap! This adorable cap is $24.99. Watch The Turning Red Disney Pixar Trailer Port Orleans — Riverside Other Updates Horsedrawn carriage rides have returned! We saw signs AND confirmed it with a Cast Member. Each ride is $55. Carriage rides are back! It’s already popular, too — the Cast Member we spoke with told us the rides were booked solid through the weekend! Here Are 15 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in February Those are all the updates we have from Disney World hotels right now, but we’ll soon be back with more, so don’t go anywhere!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel and why? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: Spicy Beignets, Resort Gear, and The Return of Carriage Rides first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article