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“You won’t be bored on Ice Breaker,” Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil shares after riding SeaWorld Orlando’s newest roller coaster. The 90-second experience packs a lot of airtime — 13 moments to be exact. View the full article

Cast members officially welcomed guests back to Typhoon Lagoon Water Park earlier last month and the excitement was splash-tastic! Guests can now soak up an oasis of fun with new 50th anniversary treats, unwind under the sun and surf the swells of one of the largest wave pools. Hear what some opening cast members had […]View the full article

Although the global health crisis has affected travel over the past few years, Orlando International Airport is starting to see more passengers flying into and out of the airport, especially now that some airlines have reintroduced routes into the city. Airplane One of those airlines is Frontier Airlines, which not only resumed flights back into the airport in 2020 but also added 13 new routes. But now some changes are happening with the airline that passengers will need to know about. Those changes are with the airline’s baggage weight requirements and fees. According to the Frontier Airlines website, any ticket purchased on or after January 18th for travel on or after March 1st will be subject to a baggage requirement of 40 pounds. This means that any bag that weighs 41 lbs. or more will be charged an overweight bag fee, which is $50 for bags that weigh from 41 to 50 lbs. and $100 for bags that weigh 51 to 100 lbs. Any bags that weigh over 100 lbs. will not be accepted. ©Frontier Airlines The previous weight requirement, which was 50 lbs., will still apply for tickets purchased before January 18th. So keep that in mind depending on when you booked your trip on Frontier Airlines. As always, we recommend checking with the airline if you have any questions or concerns about your upcoming flight. We’ll continue to monitor travel-related news that could affect your trip to and from Disney World (like multiple flight cancellations), so be sure to check back with us often. Here’s What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled 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 an upcoming flight on Frontier Airlines? Let us know what you think about this change in the comments. The post Flying On Frontier Airlines Will Cost A Little MORE Soon -- Here's Why first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hotel bookings were up significantly in December and are showing signs of strength going into the spring break season that begins in March. View the full article

We are still celebrating the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts for another couple of weeks, and we’ve seen some incredible art so far! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts We talk a lot about the amazing foods and exclusive merchandise available at the festival, but art really is at the heart of this celebration! We recently spotted some Disney art outside of the fest, however, and we thought it was so cool we had to share it with you! If you haven’t had a chance to visit the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, you probably haven’t seen the works of art on display. An artist at work You can find anything from sidewalk chalk art to posters to even Disney-themed furniture. Just some of the amazing chalk art at this year’s Festival of the Arts! BUT, we stumbled upon a work of art that you won’t find at the festival this year. How cool is this Toy Story display?! You’ll never guess what it’s made out of — RICE PLANTS! Yep, this bad boy clocks in at a whopping two hectares (about two and a half acres). You can check out the rest of the art in the post below. According to the post, the Toy Story Alien display was created using five species of rice plants that have different colored leaves and is located at the PingTung Rice Field in Taiwan! Hey, we know that alien! We’re covering everything Disney art throughout the rest of the fest and beyond. Make sure you check back here for all your Disney news needs! Read all about the EPCOT Festival of the Arts here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite piece of Disney art? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: This Is the Most Impressive Disney Art You'll See All Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

February is Black History Month, and Disney World is celebrating throughout the park. Soul Art Displays from 2021 Celebrate Soulfully Celebrate Soulfully has returned this year and features unique entertainment and merchandise in Disney Springs, special movie viewings, special treats, and other food offerings. One of those food offerings is some classic side dish! It’s Collard Greens, which are tossed with Bacon (because bacon makes everything better, right?). And yes, we dove right on in. First up, we do have to admit this is NOT our Grandma’s collard greens, but Disney got pretty close here. Bacon….mmmm…. There is a LOT of bacon here, and the greens have a great salty flavor because of it (oh, yeah). Now, if you’re not familiar with collard greens, all that saltiness might be a little off-putting. They’re also greasy because of the bacon drippings, but that’s how we like ’em. A different kind of side dish and we’re here for it. Although collard greens ARE technically a vegetable, the way they’re prepared is anything but healthy, so if you’re conscious about that, you might also want to give these a pass. We found that the collard greens are DELISH side dish. But picky eaters and those who tend to be particular with textures might just want to stick with french fries instead. We are going to order these over the fries though because they are mega yum and won’t be sticking around for long! Princess Frog likes collard greens, too. If you’re wanting to indulge in a little classic soul food at Disney World, though, head on over to Flame Tree Barbecue to give these a try for $4.49. We’re eating ALL the new snacks and foods that show up at Disney World for both Valentine’s Day and Celebrate Soulfully, so don’t go anywhere. Does Animal Kingdom’s Secret Lobster Mac and Cheese Still Hold Up? Find Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the best soul food you’ve ever had at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Why We're Swapping Fries for Greens at this Disney World Restaurant Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Chicken tenders, fries, hamburgers, and churros — that’s what ALL Disney World meals are made of right? WRONG. Gorgeous There are a number of unique eats you can find all over Disney World — from spicy beignets to phenomenal seafood. The Most Magical Place on Earth is also a magical place for food, and if you search for it, you just might find some really fantastic eats that’ll take you far away from the land of theme park “standards.” For example, ever thought you’d have Jollof Rice or Braised Beef stew in a theme park? No? Well you can right now, and here’s where to find it! It’s Black History Month and for the entire month Disney is encouraging guests to “Celebrate Soulfully.” There are a number of things you can do to celebrate Black History Month in Disney World, one of which is to explore some tasty limited time treats! Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery is serving up 2 “Celebrate Soulfully” dishes — the Jollof Rice and the Braised Beef. We couldn’t pick just one so we grabbed both of these dishes today! Time to Eat! Let’s start with the Jollof Rice. This is Jollof Rice with Shrimp and Sausage (though ours also had chicken in it!), which also features tomatoes and spices. According to the display, Jollof is a popular dish in West African nations. The shrimps included in this dish have a ton of flavor, which we LOVED! In fact, most of the heat from the dish also comes from the shrimp, and we found that most of the spices were also on the shrimp. The chicken, rice, and sausage, on the other hand, didn’t really have as much in terms of heat or spice. Look at those Spices! We loved all of those spices on the shrimp, but we really wish that the spices would have been a little bit more distributed throughout the dish to really pack a punch in terms of flavor. It is a pretty large portion though, which makes it great for sharing or just a nice, filling meal. A Look at the Dish! Unfortunately, our portion only game with about 2 small pieces of sausage. We would have liked a bit more to get more of that sausage flavor. BUT we were pleasantly surprised to have some chicken in there (which wasn’t included in the item’s description). The chicken was really good! Jollof Rice If you like traditional jambalaya, we think you’ll really enjoy this dish. There were 3 nicely sized & flavorful shrimp, the chicken was great, and we really enjoyed the dish as a whole. We do wish that there was a more even distribution of heat throughout the entire dish though, so that’s the only thing to keep in mind if you’re searching for those spices. YUM Want to try this dish? Grab it for $11.99! Next we have the Braised Beef, which is made with Harare spices and black-eyed peas. According to the display, Disney applies the popular African braising method to this dish and the peas are actually a subspecies of a North African plant! A Snack with a View This was another dish that was really good! The beef itself was pretty tender. It can be easy to overcook things or make them tough or too chewy, so we were really happy that the beef hadn’t suffered that fate. Our reporter who tried this dish also likes black-eyed peas and they enjoyed the ones that were included in this dish. Braised Beef There’s quite a lot of onion, tomatoes, and red bell peppers also included in this dish, which added some great flavor to the snack overall! This doesn’t really have any heat to it, just a lot of awesome flavors. To us it felt like a nice, hearty stew (which can be SO perfect for those cold Florida days). A Closer Look Tip: if you want to add some heat to this dish, look for the hot sauce located near the cutlery, napkins, and condiments. You can totally grab some of that hot sauce and add it in to give this dish a little kick! Now, in all truthfulness, we’re not sure that traditional hot sauce is what we’d add to this dish. We’d prefer to get more heat from some traditional African spices to really fit the flavor profile of the snack. But hey, if you’ve GOT to have that added heat, know that the hot sauce is there! What Do You Think? Overall, we think this is a VERY good beef stew for a Quick Service location. If it were a cold day in Animal Kingdom, you very well might find us seeking out this dish. But be warned: if you don’t like black-eyed peas, stay away! This dish is black-eyed pea heavy so that might be a bit overwhelming for you. Want to give it a try? Stop by Kusafiri and get it for $11.99. Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Overall, we really enjoyed both of these dishes. And they’re just more proof that you can find some tasty and unique treats in Disney World that stray far from the traditional theme park offerings (you’ve just got to know where to look!). Stay tuned for more Disney news and food reviews! Click here to see how you can celebrate Black History Month in the Disney Parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try either of these dishes? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Proof That Quick Disney World Food Can Be SO Much More than Burgers & Fries first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With February in full swing, we’re all gearing up for Valentine’s Day. Everything is pink and red, there are candy hearts everywhere, and love is in the air. Here at DFB, love is in the air for one of our favorite treats — cupcakes! Sprinkles in Disney Springs That’s right, this year, cupcakes are our Valentine’s. Luckily, Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney are returning the love with their February flavors. Whether you get them in store, shipped to you, or from the cupcake ATM, check out the flavors that have us swooning. Sprinkles gave us a peek on their Instagram of all the new flavors coming for February, many of which have some festive Valentine’s flair. Take a look at these sweet creations that have us feeling all lovey-dovey. The new lineup consists of four cupcakes and one full cake, and some flavors won’t be around as long as others, so make sure you grab yours in time. Which one to try first? ©Sprinkles The first one is the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcake. The combination of raspberry and chocolate might just be our fav0rite pairing this Valentine’s Day. This one has a simple light pink icing on top of a chocolate chip cupcake, with an adorable little heart on top. This one is available until February 14th, so make sure to grab it for your sweetheart (or for yourself, we won’t judge) before then. Pretty in pink. ©Sprinkles The next festive one is the Heartthrob Red Velvet Cupcake, and it looks like it lives up to its name. While Sprinkles does have Red Velvet on its menu regularly, the Sprinkles on this one (get it?) add a special Valentine’s touch. Like the raspberry flavor, this one is only available until February 14th. We’re struck by Cupid’s arrow. ©Sprinkles Next, even if you aren’t feeling in Valentine’s spirit, you still can enjoy one of their February releases with the Cookie Cupcake. If you’re a chocolate chip cookie lover, this one’s for you! And, since this one isn’t made just for Valentine’s Day, you’re able to get it until March 27th, but it won’t debut until February 15th. It’s like a cookie in disguise ©Sprinkles Their final cupcake is the Pink Fantasia Cupcake. If you love anything pink, this one’s for you! This one is made to celebrate Pisces season, and has a topping that says “Pisces Sanctuary.” This one is only available for a very limited time, from February 21st-27th. We’re feeling like Elle Woods with this one. ©Sprinkles Finally, if one cupcake isn’t quite enough (and is it ever) they also have a whole cake! This is the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Layer Cake. It’s just like the cupcake available but in cake form! Just like the cupcake, it is only available until February 14th. You can have your cake and eat it too ©Sprinkles In addition to the individual cakes, Sprinkles also ships a Dozen boxes, so you can enjoy these wherever you are. Enjoy these at home too ©Sprinkles Check out the full Instagram post here: Whether it’s for you, a Valentine, or a friend, you won’t want to miss these LOVEly flavors. Stay tuned to DFB for more cupcake news! Still hungry for cupcakes? Click here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which flavor will you try first? Let us know in the comments. The post A Full List of the February Sprinkles Cupcake Flavors Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney Parks might get all dolled up for Halloween and Christmas in the U.S., but at Tokyo Disney Resort, Easter takes center stage! (And we have to admit, we’re a little jealous.) Tokyo Disneyland Resort This year, Tokyo Disneyland will bring back their Easter Event after a three-year hiatus, and we’re talking bunny ears, foods, merchandise and more. We’ve got all the details! For the first time in three years, Tokyo Disneyland will host a special holiday event called “Disney Easter,” which will include decorations, exclusive food and merchandise, and a returning favorite Easter parade. This event will run from April 1st to June 30th. How cute are these Easter outfits? ©Disney The parade “Usatama on the Run!” will be making a return as part of Disney Easter, and we’re so excited to see Mickey and friends back in their Easter get-ups (and, of course, those adorable little chicks too!). Fun fact: Usatama comes from the Japanese words Usagi and Tama, which mean rabbit and egg, respectively. Easter at Tokyo Disneyland looks incredible ©Disney The parade will feature classic Disney characters as well as bunny-eared egg characters! (Seriously, that sounds like the CUTEST.) In addition, merchandise and menu items will be available with some Easter flair, and there will also be items offered with designs of Mickey and friends enjoying Easter at Tokyo Disney Resort! Honestly we’re a little jealous of this ©Disney This Easter spectacular will be held from April 1 to June 30, and we’re so excited thinking of all the pretty pastels and adorable bunny ears we’ll get to see! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this event! If you need another reason to book that trip to Tokyo, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you love seeing Mickey and Friends in their Spring fashions? Let us know in the comments! The post Tokyo Disneyland's Annual Easter Event Returning After a Multi-Year Hiatus first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney ‘Wish’ is the newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. ©Disney Earlier, we reported that new bookings for the Disney ‘Wish’ were paused until February 8th. Now we have more information about those paused bookings. It turns out, this new cruise ship will have to delay its maiden voyage. Find out more about the delay and what to do if you already have tickets to sail on the ‘Wish’ during one of the canceled voyages. Disney has shared that the debut of the Disney ‘Wish’ will be delayed until July 14th, 2022. This is 5 weeks after its maiden voyage was supposed to happen, on June 9th. Construction on the Wish is taking longer than planned, with the delays being partially due to the pandemic. ©Disney The Disney Cruise Line will be sending out emails to guests who had reserved a trip on one of the sailings that have been canceled. These emails will include a few different options for guests to re-schedule or cancel their trip. Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney If you had booked a trip on the maiden voyage (June 9th), you will automatically be shifted to the new maiden voyage on July 14th, and you will also be offered a 50% discount. But if that new date won’t work for your schedule, you can choose a 50% discount on a future Disney cruise (departing by December 31st, 2023) or a full refund. ©Disney For guests who had booked a trip on another canceled sailing (before July 14th), you will be able to choose a 50% discount on a future Disney cruise (departing by December 31st, 2023) or a full refund. ©Disney Disney Wish concept art As we mentioned earlier, new bookings for the Disney ‘Wish’ are currently on pause. For now, you won’t be able to see the affected sailings on the Disney Cruise Line website. Starting February 8th, you’ll be able to book a new trip on the Disney ‘Wish,’ and itineraries should be visible once again on the DCL website. Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming vacation. Click Here to Learn All About the Disney ‘Wish’ What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to sail on the Disney ‘Wish’? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship Has Been Delayed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here’s an energetic and fun-tastic new way to kick-off your stay at the Disneyland Resort! Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is introducing an exhilarating new menu of group fitness activities for guests staying at any of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort!View the full article

One airline’s passengers who overpack may need extra money on their next flight. View the full article

It has been a month since the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1 and the global Disney Ambassador team officially started their term of spreading Disney magic and sharing #DisneyCastLife stories. Here is a small glimpse of what the team has been up to. Walt Disney World – Ali Manion & Raevon Redding While we […]View the full article

Disney Cruise Line today announced it has pushed the debut of its new ship Disney Wish at Port Canaveral this summer. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship is called the Disney ‘Wish.’ Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney This ship will have all kinds of new experiences, including Marvel-themed dining, Disney’s first-ever attraction at sea, and a Broadway-style adaptation of The Little Mermaid. We’ve been following the construction updates as the ‘Wish’ comes close to its maiden voyage this summer. But if you were hoping to sail on the ‘Wish’ soon, you may have to delay your booking. On the Disney ‘Wish’ website, there’s a new message stating that “Disney Wish sailings are temporarily unavailable for booking until February 8th, 2022.” ©Disney Bookings for this ship opened in May last year, but new bookings are currently paused until February 8th. ©Disney Disney hasn’t announced why the bookings were paused. It’s possible that the ship’s construction was delayed or is taking longer than planned, but we don’t know for sure why you can’t reserve your spot on this ship right now. Disney ‘Wish’ Construction ©Disney Scott Gustin posted on Twitter that the Disney Cruise Line’s call center is currently closed for cast training but is expected to reopen at 1:30PM ET. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we get more information about this situation. Keep following DFB for the latest Disney updates. Click Here to Learn All About Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you hoping to set sail on the Disney ‘Wish’? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Bookings Paused for Disney's Newest Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it: Disney vacations can get expensive! Just getting to Disneyland Resort or Disney World, having a place to stay, and getting into the parks can be pricey; add on things like the food at the Festival of the Arts and special ticketed events, and you could be looking at a big price tag unless you play it smart! Disney’s Riviera Resort Today, we’re helping you find those last-minute deals that can help you save big at Disneyland Resort and Disney World! Let’s take a look. Disney World First up, Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on hotel rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights from January 2nd, 2022 through March 10th, 2022. That means you’ve only got a month and a few weeks to take advantage of this deal! Disney World Annual Pass The more deluxe resorts like Animal Kingdom Lodge and Grand Floridian have higher savings with a up to a 25% discount on those resorts for Sunday to Thursday nights from January 2nd through February 24th, 2022, and most nights from February 27th through March 10th, 2022. ©Disney For the Moderate and Value Resorts, there are also different discounts depending on what resort and what date you stay. ©Disney Remember, this deal is only available for stays through March 10th, 2022, so be sure to jump on this one soon! Get the details on this Annual Passholder deal HERE Florida residents can save up to 20% on select rooms at Disney World Resort hotels on most nights beginning January 2nd, 2022 through March 10, 2022. Hollywood Studios Much like the Annual Passholder deal, you’ll find different discount tiers, with 20%, 15%… ©Disney …and 10% discounts available depending on the date and location of your resort stay. ©Disney Much like the Passholder deal, this one ends on March 10th, so be sure to take advantage of it while you still can! Find more information on this deal here Additionally, Florida Residents can save up to 40% on 4-Day Tickets and up to 30% on 3-Day Tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price. Or, if you’d prefer to visit for only one day, Florida Residents can save a little extra on 1-Day Tickets with Park Hopper Option. EPCOT To get your tickets, go to the Disney World site and select “Florida Resident Ticket” and purchase using your Florida address. Read the Flordia Resident deal details here Disneyland Resort In 2022, you can get up to 25% off select stays at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland Hotel between January 3rd and April 7th, 2022 when booked by March 17, 2022. Disneyland Hotel You can book using this discount through March 17th, 2022, so make sure you get your reservation soon because both the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian book up very quickly! Click here to learn more about this hotel deal! Save 10 – 25% on select rooms at any Disneyland Resort hotel on most Sunday through Thursday nights in 2022. This offer is also good for trips that take place between January 3rd and April 7th, 2022 when booked by March 17, 2022. ©Disney The discount rates are as follows: Disneyland Hotel: 25% off Premium Rooms & 20% off Standard Rooms Grand Californian Hotel: 25% off Premium Rooms & 20% off Standard Rooms Paradise Pier Hotel: 15% off Premium & Standard Rooms Remember, you have to book this one by March 17th, 2022! Click here to learn more about this hotel offering! Magic Key Holders can enjoy up to 30% off some rooms at Disneyland Resort hotels in 2022 for trips between January 3rd and April 7th, 2022. Exclusive Magic Key Lounge Much like the other Disneyland deals, you’ll have to book this one soon! Click HERE for more information on this Magic Key Holder deal! Those are all the deals to keep an eye on if you’re heading to Disneyland Resort or Disney World trips soon! We’ll keep you posted as new deals are announced! Click Here to See All the Latest Disney Discounts and Deals! 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! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about these discounts? Are you going to use any of them? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Deadlines to SAVE With These 6 Disney DISCOUNTS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Everyone's favorite sparkling sprite, Tinker Bell, made her official big screen Disney debut when Walt Disney's feature production of "Peter Pan" was released on Feb. 5, 1953. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop and change throughout the United States and the world, and if you’re heading to Florida soon, there’s a recent update you need to know about. Mask Sign We’ve shared updates on COVID-19 cases in Florida, COVID-19 testing sites in Orlando, and more. Now a new COVID-19 related development has arrived. We’ll start with some more positive news. According to WPTV West Palm Beach, cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have continued to decrease in South Florida after reaching a peak last month. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Florida had 16,883 new COVID-19 cases compared to the record 77,052 it saw back on January 8th. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign But things are still complicated. WPTV notes that the latest COVID-19 case numbers in Florida show that case levels are still “substantially higher” than what they were at their lowest levels before the surge from the Delta COVID-19 variant which took place last year. And now WPTV shares that reports this week have indicated that the new BA.2 substrain of the Omicron COVID-19 variant (known as “stealth” Omicron) has been found in Florida. Disney Health & Safety Sign According to the Tampa Bay Times, 2 cases of the BA.2 subvariant have been found in Florida within a 7-day span. So far what is known is that the individuals found to be positive were a 69-year-old female and a 32-year-old man. What counties they live in has not been shared. So what do we know about BA.2 (the “stealth” Omicron) so far? WPTV says it received this “stealth” Omicron nickname because it is actually harder to detect than the original Omicron variant. The Tampa Bay Times notes that it was originally detected in Denmark. According to WPTV, scientists say that BA.2 is “gaining ground” in certain parts of the world, and it may be 1 1/2 times more contagious than the original Omicron COVID-19 variant. Masks are still required indoors at Disney World As of this time, The Tampa Bay Times notes that BA.2 has been found in at least 57 countries and 29 U.S. states. The Tampa Bay Times shares that scientists still don’t know whether BA.2 will cause individuals to have more symptoms, but one report from the World Health Organization’s COVID Response Team seems to indicate that it doesn’t seem to be more severe than the original Omicron variant. Seetha Lakshmi, medical director of Tampa General Hospital’s Global Emerging Diseases Institute, has said that there is some evidence to suggest that BA.2 is similar enough to the original Omicron variant that vaccines should be able to protect against severe symptoms. Disney Health & Safety Sign According to the Tampa Bay Times, one study “indicates the new variant may be 2-3 times more infectious than the original omicron strain, even among vaccinated and boosted individuals. Unvaccinated individuals are also more likely to spread the new variant, compared to BA.1.” This is a developing situation and we’ll continue to look for more updates. Stay tuned for more news. For more updates about COVID-19 and travel to Disney World and Disneyland, click HERE. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Cases of the New "Stealth" Omicron COVID-19 Subvariant Reported in Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many people in the US are currently preparing for (or in the midst of) a huge winter storm that is expected to stretch from New Mexico up to Maine. Dear Elsa, the cold is starting to bother us This storm has already affected transportation in several areas, and some cities are planning an increase in safety protocols, such as Louisville, KY, which has closed all government offices today (Thursday, February 3rd). So how could this storm affect your Disney World vacation plans? Let’s take a look. Currently, the Orlando International Airport has already canceled more than 100 flights and has many additional delays, according to ClickOrlando. Orlando International Airport The winter storm stretching across America is bringing “rain, freezing rain, and snow to the central United States,” which has prompted several airlines to cancel thousands of flights. Orlando International Airport The storm began late on Tuesday, February 1st, and has continued through this morning (February 3rd). Some of the areas that are expected to receive the most snowfall include Central Illinois and northern Indiana. These areas are expected to receive from 12 to 18 inches of snow by the end of Thursday (ClickOrlando). ©CNN Several areas are also experiencing power outages due to the storm. Texas has reported more than 46,000 outages, and Oklahoma reported over 17,000. ©CNN Airlines across the US have canceled almost 8,000 flights that were scheduled for yesterday or today (Thursday, February 3rd). Airports in St. Louis, Detroit, Kansas City, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth have experienced some of the most cancelations so far. If you are traveling from or through these airports on your way to Orlando, you may want to double-check your flight to make sure it isn’t delayed or canceled. Inside an airplane Southwest Airlines announced that they would suspend all flights at Dallas Love Field on Thursday, February 3rd. Southwest Airlines We’ll keep an eye on the cancelations and let you know how this situation progresses. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news. What To Do If Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled 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 traveling to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Over 100 Flights Canceled at Orlando International Airport Due to Winter Storm first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flying on the backs of banshees, being traumatized by ceiling spiders, and applauding for colorful crashing kites – Disney’s Animal Kingdom isn’t just any ol’ theme park. Tree of Life It’s an experience that beckons your adventurer’s spirit and throws you in the midst of a world filled with creatures, both real and fantastical. Check out our video below The 2022 Ultimate Guide to Animal Kingdom Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite thing to do in Animal Kingdom! The post The 2022 Ultimate Guide to Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen a lot of price increases around Disney World lately, and it doesn’t look like they’re stopping any time soon. Prices have gone up all around Disney World Prices have gone up on things like Dole Whip, hot dogs, Mickey waffles, and more. We’ve seen the prices at Starbucks in Disney World increase as well, with the most recent change happening last month. And now, there are even more price increases coming to the coffee chain. Starbucks already raised prices in the U.S. in October and just last month in January, but the CEO said the company is planning even more price increases this year, according to WESH. Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew “We have additional pricing actions planned through the balance of this year,” said CEO Kevin Johnson. He then said that price increases “play an important role to mitigate cost pressures, including inflation,” according to WESH. Johnson went on to say that even though their prices have increased, the company still saw “incredibly strong” demand through the holiday season. Starbucks in Magic Kingdom In fact, in the last 3 months of 2021, sales at Starbucks stores that have been open for at least 13 months went up 13% globally and 18% in North America, driven partially by the higher prices, according to WESH. Starbucks in EPCOT Like a lot of other companies, Starbucks is also facing higher labor costs in addition to inflation. The company said in October of 2021 that it would raise wages to at least $15 an hour for baristas, with most hourly employees earning an average of nearly $17 by the summer. Hollywood Studios Starbucks And, Starbucks isn’t the only company raising prices. In 2021, restaurant prices rose 6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So, the hundreds of price increases on food we’ve seen around Disney World this year aren’t alone. Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato We’ll be on the lookout for more details on these price increases and if/when they hit the Starbucks stores in Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for updates. Click here to see the HUNDREDS of price increases that recently hit Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will higher prices cause you to skip out on your daily Starbucks? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Starbucks Expected to See More Price Increases This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

January was busier than expected in Disney World, and February is going to FILLED with new and exciting things! Spaceship Earth We’re going to be able to catch a new cavalcade, a new stage show, returning restaurants, and lots more, so let’s get into it! Shows Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade will debut in Magic Kingdom on February 11th, and it will feature almost 30 beloved characters, including Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo from The Jungle Book, Miguel from Coco, Merida from Brave, and LOTS more. ©Disney The Magic Kingdom Cavalcade will retire once the new cavalcade debuts, and we aren’t sure yet whether every character will be moving to the new one. But on a fun note, you’ll be able to check out scenes of adventure and a compass on some of the new cavalcade floats! The daily showtimes will be at 11:15AM, 2:15PM, 4:05PM, and 5:50PM. Why you won’t want to miss Disney World’s new cavalcade! Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Stage Show Cinderella Castle will soon have a stage show again — this time with a slight name change! Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire will debut on February 25th in Magic Kingdom, with initial showtimes at 12:15PM, 1:30PM, 2:45PM, 4:35PM, and 6:10PM. ©Disney This show is an updated version of Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, with new opening and finale scenes, plus a brand new original song. Also, Mickey and friends will be wearing their signature EARidescent costumes for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Find out more about Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire here! Restaurants Turf Club Bar and Grill Turf Club Bar and Grill reopens at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa on February 3rd, and guests can once again enjoy pasta, seafood appetizers, steak entrees, and more, including the new New York Cider-braised Mussels appetizer, made with garlic, chorizo, fennel, Fresno chili, and apple cider topped with a grilled baguette. The Turf Club Bar and Grill Other new menu items include the Grilled Pork Chop and Braised Lamb Tagliatelle, and you can top off your meal with the new and classic dessert, New York Cheesecake! You can read more about Disney World restaurant reopenings here! Cape May Cafe Cape May Cafe is already open, but all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner returns to the restaurant on February 15th in Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Although the breakfast buffet was a character dining experience in the past, there are no characters currently present at the restaurant. Cape May Cafe The breakfast buffet will include favorites like pull-apart bread with vanilla sauce, Mickey and Minnie waffles, an omelet station, and more. During the dinner buffet, guests will be able to select dishes like seasonal harvest salad, cornbread, seafood boil, and lots more dishes to enjoy! Here are more details about the return of buffet service to Cape May Cafe! Jiko — The Cooking Place Jiko — The Cooking Place is scheduled to reopen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House on February 17th! This is widely considered one of the most romantic restaurants in Disney World, and you can enjoy gourmet dishes from a menu featuring African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine. Jiko There will be new menu items added to Jiko’s menu, such as the Seafood Tangine, which is made with prawns, scallops, squid, and Littleneck clams. Reservations for Jiko are already open, so if you’re looking for a romantic setting in Disney World, look no further! Learn more about Jiko reopening here! Cape Town Lounge & Wine Bar Cape Town Lounge & Wine Bar, which is located near the main dining room of Jiko, is also is also scheduled to reopen on February 17th. Here you can enjoy appetizers, African wines, cocktails, and even dishes from the full Jiko menu. Cape Town Lounge We’ll be watching out for more details about the menu for Cape Town Lounge and whether reservations may be required! Learn more about the reopening Cape Town Lounge here! Disney World Hotels Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort will see the return of horse-drawn carriages on February 4th! Fort Wilderness Resort brought them back in January, and now it’s Riverside’s turn. ©Disney A horse-drawn carriage at Riverside will take passengers on a 25-minute ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River for $55 per ride. Each carriage fits approximately 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 small children. You can schedule your reservation now! Read more about the return of horse drawn carriages here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Club Level rooms return to Polynesian Village Resort on February 3rd! In case you didn’t know, Club Level rooms include extra amenities, like access to a lounge in which you can enjoy a continental breakfast, try restaurant samples, and grab a glass of wine in the evening. Polynesian Village Resort Entrance Club Level rooms have already returned to several other Disney World hotels, so now the Polynesian joins the list! Here’s what you need to know about Club Level rooms. Art of Animation If you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in February, you might want to know that The Little Mermaid pool, aka the Flippin’ Fins Pool, is expected to reopen in late February. This pool is located in The Little Mermaid area of the resort. Flippin’ Fins Pool On the flip side, the Cozy Cone Pool, located in the Cars area of the resort, will close for refurbishment once the Flippin’ Fins Pool reopens, reopening sometime in mid-April 2022. Cozy Cone Pool ©Disney But don’t worry! You’ll still be able to swim in the Big Blue Pool and Flippin’ Fins Pool at Art of Animation, as long as the weather cooperates! Learn more about the Art of Animation pool closures here! Ride Refurbishments Splash Mountain Splash Mountain has been closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom since January 10th, 2022, and it looks like it may reopen on February 11th. Splash Mountain Refurbishment We’ve been keeping an eye on the progress of the refurbishment, which was due to “regular maintenance,” and not the Princess and the Frog related re-theme. Read more about the Splash Mountain refurbishment here! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing in Magic Kingdom for a very brief, 4-day refurbishment period, from February 14th through the 18th. This is important to keep in mind if you have park passes to Magic Kingdom on those dates! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We recommend checking on Disney World’s refurbishment calendar to avoid missing out on your favorite ride during your next visit! Here’s what you need to know about the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment! Various Changes Sunshine Flyer Service Disney’s Magical Express, the complimentary service that transported Disney World hotel guests from the Orlando International Airport to their resort, was discontinued on January 1st, and guests must now find alternate means of transportation to and from the airport. One such option is Mears Connect, and another service debuted on February 1st. ©The Sunshine Flyer The Sunshine Flyer buses resemble train engines and passenger cars, and they will offer round-trip transportation for guests traveling to a Disney World hotel. Check out a comparison of Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer here! Disney World Tours Not one, not two, but FIVE special Disney World tours are scheduled to return on February 6th, and you can schedule your reservations now! These tours include Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom, which takes guests through the history of Magic Kingdom, and you might even learn some secrets. Cinderella Castle Other tour options include Caring for Giants, the Wild Africa Trek, Up Close With Rhinos, and Savor the Savanna. Read about all 5 tours coming back to Disney World here! Indiana Jones Showtimes Indiana Jones EPIC Stunt Spectacular just reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 19th, 2021, and it looks like showtimes are changing on February 18th, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular As of February 18th, one showtime will be added, one removed, and one time slot changed, with the new schedule showing performances at 10:45AM, 12PM, 1:15PM, 3:15PM, and 6:30PM. Check out the changing schedule for Indiana Jones here! And that’s all the new stuff coming to Disney World in February! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Here are 10 important things you need to know about 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 visiting Disney World in February? Tell us in the comments! The post 15 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in February first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s ONE thing we know that Disney fans love to know about — it’s when a new pair of Minnie ears drops in the parks! There are so many ears to choose from! It’s one souvenir that tends to FLY off the shelves (especially if it’s a popular design) and today we got a remake of an old design that we think is going to be very popular! Wanna know where to find them? Well, you’ll be happy to know that you can find them in multiple locations currently. We first saw the reimagined pink princess ears listed on shopDisney a few days ago. Unfortunately, they sold out online, but don’t despair — you can now find them in both Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom! We spotted them at Discovery Trading Co and at The Emporium this morning. They’re here! The Disney Princess ears are $29.99 and have a pink background fabric, but the sequins on the ears are a variety of colors (blue, yellow, gray, black, green), so it gives them a bit of an iridescent look. In the middle, there’s a shiny silver tiara in lieu of a bow. Look at all those sequins! The tiara even has little pearl accents — how fancy! These ears are DEFINITELY going to be popular. Tiara or Minnie ears? You no longer have to choose! Or, at least, they’re popular with us! Is it socially acceptable to own 6 pairs? (Don’t worry, we didn’t actually buy 6 pairs.) We want to take them home and treat them to a nice dinner. We’ll be on the lookout for them to arrive in other parks and to land on shopDisney again, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got you covered with the latest! Click Here to see All the Ears You Can Buy Online Right Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your opinion on these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! A Pair of Minnie Ears That Are Sold Out Online FINALLY Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article