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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. Walt Disney World has been celebrating its 50th anniversary is spectacular fashion, with a full castle makeover, a ton of new food, and new entertainment. Happy birthday Disney World! One of our favorite things that’s been added for the celebrations are the golden 50th character statues across all 4 parks. And, Disney has made it possible for you to take these statues home with you (kind of)! We’ve seen ornament sets of the statues and mini figures available in mystery sets, but now, there are even bigger versions of the statues available! There are now mini 50th anniversary golden character statues available online! These are fully sculpted replicas of the ones you can find in the Walt Disney World parks. The first statue available is Tinker Bell, which we’ve seen in Magic Kingdom. ©Disney Tink is about 11 inches tall and $99. Click here to get the Tinker Bell 50th anniversary statue! The next character available right now is Woody, who is located in Hollywood Studios alongside Bo Peep. ©Disney Woody is about 11.5 inches tall and also $99. Click here to get the Woody 50th anniversary statue! And finally, the last character on shopDisney right now is Simba! We’ve seen him in Animal Kingdom next to Timon and Pumbaa. ©Disney Simba is a little over 8 inches tall and $99. Click here to get the Simba 50th anniversary statue! Those are all of the 50th anniversary statue replicas available online right now, but we’ll be on the lookout for more to drop, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see these character statues as ornaments! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which character do you hope gets a mini statue next? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Get Replicas of Disney World's 50th Anniversary Statues Online!🤩 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. It’s basically stating the obvious at this point to say that Disney World can get very expensive. The price might be pretty steep! Between the park tickets, hotels, restaurants, and gift shops, you might be dropping more cash than you’d like to during your vacation. But you don’t always have to feel guilty about spending the money, especially since Disney actually has a lot of partnerships and programs that give some of the money you spend to charities and other good causes! Here are ten ways that buying Disney products can benefit the world. Some of these items are available inside Disney World itself, while others can be found online. Anyway you buy them, you can feel a little better about where your money is going! Toys for Tots Disney has been supporting Toys for Tots for over 70 years by donating to the organization and encouraging guests to donate toys through shopDisney (Disney’s online store) and in the parks. You can visit the Ultimate Toy Drive page on shopDisney during the annual holiday drive to purchase and donate a toy. Or you can find a donation spot inside Disney World to drop off new, unwrapped toys. ©Disney In 2021, Disney started the Ultimate Toy Drive by donating $500,000 to Toys for Tots. According to the Disney Parks Blog, Disney also collected more than 10,000 toys from guests to donate to children in need. ©Disney This drive begins with the holiday season each year, usually starting around mid-November. Set a reminder for yourself to be on the lookout around mid-November for your next chance to be part of this festive experience! Click Here to Learn More About Disney’s Partnership with Toys for Tots Love Your Melon shopDisney has several products from the Disney x Love Your Melon collaboration. Love Your Melon is a company that is dedicated to helping children who are fighting cancer across America. ©Love Your Melon/Disney Disney also worked with Love Your Melon on a Pride Collection to celebrate Pride Month (in October). If you buy items from the Pride Collection (on shopDisney), Disney will donate to support LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. Lightweight Beanies for Disney x LYM Pride Collection ©Love Your Melon If you buy other Disney x Love Your Melon products on shopDisney, a portion of your purchase goes to nonprofit organizations that are working to fight pediatric cancer. Click Here to Shop Disney x Love Your Melon Products Online Make a Wish Products Disney has partnered with Make-a-Wish for over 40 years, and they’ve granted more than 130,000 wishes during that time. The success of the recent “Wishes Come True Blue Color Collection” of merchandise allowed Disney to donate $500,000 to Make-a-Wish. Make a Wish collection in Disneyland Disney regularly partners with Make-a-Wish and we’ll keep you posted on when the newest collection is released, so be sure to check out DFB to stay in the loop on your next chance to purchase a gift or souvenir that can truly spread joy. NEW Disney Collectibles You Won’t Feel Guilty about Buying! Reusable Straws (and Other Items) Disney World has switched from plastic to paper straws in its theme parks, and you can take it a step further by buying reusable straws to use in the parks. Disney usually has some for sale at gift shops around the property. Fun straws! Disney’s Animal Kingdom is even more serious about reducing paper and plastic waste. You can find biodegradable cups and cutlery there as well as straws. Biodegradable cups In addition, reusable bags are for sale at many Disney World gift shops. The bags are usually between $2 and $3, so you can buy one at the start of your trip to avoid using plastic bags for your purchases. Click Here to See Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Reusable Bags National Geographic Products Disney is a parent company to National Geographic, so they often have products for sale in the parks and online that support conservation and environmental preservation. National Geographic products are made with natural materials and eco-friendly inks to minimize their impact on the environment. Disney doesn’t always have these products in stock, but keep checking shopDisney to see when they become available. National Geographic ©National Geographic | Disney Right now, many of the National Geographic books on shopDisney are also part of the “Buy a Book, Give a Book” program. Now through December 31st, 2022, Disney will donate a book to First Book (a non-profit that provides books and resources to educators) for every book purchased on shopDisney. Click Here to Shop for National Geographic Books on shopDisney Conservation Fund Items Disney (and especially Disney’s Animal Kingdom) is active in supporting conservation efforts worldwide. On shopDisney, you can buy various products to support these efforts, including a “Painted Dogs” print by Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. Proceeds from this item go to Disney’s Conservation Fund. “Painted Dogs” by Joe Rohde You can also sometimes find conservation plushes in Animal Kingdom, like the Simba and Nala plushes that were sold in 2019 to celebrate the live-action The Lion King movie. For each plush sold, Disney donated $5 to the Wildlife Conservation Fund and specifically to the Lion Recovery Fund. Special Edition Simba and Nala Plush Check with Cast Members to see if there are any items for sale that support conservation during your visit. Click Here to Learn More About the Lion King Conservation Plushes Donate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom If you don’t want to buy anything, you can still donate to Disney’s Conservation Fund at many registers in Animal Kingdom. Register in Disney’s Animal Kingdom This also works at the Starbucks locations. You can add a little bit of money to your order, and that will go to the Conservation Fund. Starbucks in Animal Kingdom Just let the Cast Member know what donation you’d like to make, and Disney will match your donation. Click Here to Learn More About Donating in Animal Kingdom Coffee Speaking of Starbucks in Animal Kingdom, there’s another way to donate at Creature Comforts (the Starbucks location in this park). If you buy the Flat White, a portion of the proceeds go to the conservation of Cotton-Top Tamarins. You can see an exhibit of these South American monkeys right outside Creature Comforts! Cotton-Top Tamarin According to Disney, “The slightly sweet espresso treat—blended with bold ristretto shots and steamed whole milk for a smooth, velvety flavor—was selected because of the creamy white dollop that tops the popular beverage, similar to the crest of white hair that extends from the animal’s forehead to the nape of its neck.” Creature Comforts Even without donating extra money, you can still support the preservation of wild animals at Animal Kingdom. You’re making the world a better place, one sip at a time! Click Here to Learn About Some Tasty Treats at Creature Comforts In Case You Need a Snack With Your Flat White runDisney Events Disney hosts several runDisney events each year, including the big Marathon weekend that takes place in January. runDisney sign runDisney teams up with several different charities for these events, and runners can choose a charity to run for. Runners will select a charity and Disney gives them a bib (race entry) for free; in exchange, the runner agrees to raise a certain amount of funds for the charity of their choice. ©runDisney There are several different participating charities, so you’re likely to find one that resonates with you, which makes your race even more meaningful! Click Here to See the Newest runDisney Merchandise Bombas x Disney Disney has a collaboration with Bombas, which is an apparel brand that’s focused on helping people in need. For every item purchased from Bombas, the company donates an item to a homeless shelter or homelessness-related charity. ©Bombas There’s a Disney Princess Bombas sock line that features designs inspired by Moana, Cinderella, Ariel, and more. For each purchase, Bombas will donate another pair to an organization that supports homelessness. There are options for adult, kid, and even baby sizes. Click Here to Check Out the Disney Princess Bombas Socks That wraps up our list of 10 things you can buy from Disney to help the world! Disney often introduces other programs to support various causes, so we’ll do our best to let you know about the latest news. Keep following DFB for more updates from Disney. Click Here to Learn Why Disney World Has Its Own Holiday 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 Disney item that supports a cause are you most likely to buy? Let us know in the comments. The post 10 Ways Buying Things at Disney World Can Benefit the World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After a pandemic year off, the Florida Renaissance Festival returns to Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach on Feb. 5 with a new attendance record possible. It runs through March 20. View the full article

Universal Monsters: A Tribute to the Creatures of the Night now operating in Universal's Revenge of the Mummy gift shop area. View the full article

Disney loves to go all out with special new treats for holidays. Be mine, Valentine! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, red and pink treats are arriving all over Disney Parks, and naturally we have to try all of them. And you know what we found today? Let’s just say it involves fluffy beignets and a LOT of cinnamon. Disney recently released a huge list of all the Valentine’s Day treats coming to Disney World, which includes two Valentine’s Day beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe in Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort hotel. The two returning beignets are the Cinnamon Valentine’s Day Mickey Beignet and the Baton Rouge Beignets, which are served with a pipette of cinnamon whiskey. ©Disney Both Valentine’s Day beignets were scheduled to be available at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe as of today and through February 28th, but only the Cinnamon Mickey Beignet was there today. Keep in mind that we didn’t see either holiday treats listed on the menu, so you might have to order from memory. Scat Cat’s Club Cafe We did spot the Mickey-shaped Valentine’s Day Beignet in the bakery case, but the Valentine’s Day Baton Rouge Beignets weren’t there yet. Bakery Case We ordered both items just in case, but we ended up with RumChata in our Baton Rouge Beignets (instead of cinnamon whisky), plus no pink frosting or cinnamon candies. Here’s what we got! 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. It’s really pretty, but it looks a bit different from what we saw in 2020. We could smell the cinnamon from pretty far away! Cinnamon Valentine’s Day Mickey Beignet The icing was great and we loved the texture of the beignet, but note that the larger sugar crystals aren’t crunchy sugar — they’re actual pieces of candy that might get stuck in your teeth. You can REALLY taste the red hot candy too, so keep that in mind if that’s not your thing. (It was SPICY.) Very cinnamon-y They weren’t bad, but they also weren’t exactly serving us “wow” vibes. Still, if you like cinnamon and red hot candy, you’d probably enjoy this holiday treat! Beautiful fluffy texture We’ve already had these Baton Rouge Beignets not long ago, and they were once again delicious, but they weren’t the Valentine’s Day beignets. The holiday version should be topped with cinnamon candy drizzle, Valentine’s Day quins, and crushed cinnamon candies with a pipette of cinnamon whisky for $10.99, so we’ll be watching for those to appear soon. Baton Rouge Beignets You can order these treats at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe in Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort through February 28th, so make sure you head there before they’re gone. Stay tuned for a review of the Valentine’s Day Baton Rouge Beignets soon! Check out the FULL guide to all the Valentine’s Day treats coming to Disney World in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try these beignets? Tell us in the comments! The post Apparently Love is SPICY With Disney World's New Beignets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been reading Disney Food Blog for a while, you probably know that we love Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Nomad Lounge This lounge spot is perfect for a quick bite or a nice refreshing drink when you want a break from the crowds! On a recent trip to Animal Kingdom, we stopped by Nomad Lounge for lunch and found a returning special we hadn’t seen in a while, so we decided to try it out! We were seated at the bar and reviewed the daily specials, but our bartender informed us that they also had Lobster Mac and Cheese as a special today! You may not see it on the menu, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask to see if it’s available. Nomad Lounge bar We had seen this mac on the menu back in October 2020, but we wanted to see how it compared to the more recent special! It’s made with chunks of lobster, shell noodles, and a homemade cheese sauce. Lobster Mac and Cheese at Nomad Lounge We thought this dish was super flavorful! There were definitely pieces of lobster, but the overall flavor was more of a non-specified shellfish than lobster flavor. Look at all that cheeeeeeeese! The homemade cheese sauce is rich and creamy, but it didn’t have much of a cheese pull. We love that stretchy cheese ya know?! The cheese itself wasn’t bland like many mac and cheese dishes are! Instead, it was savory and seasoned well! Nice and cheesy At $24, it’s definitely on the pricier side, but we thought the portion was large enough that it could be split between two people! If you’re a shellfish fan, we’d definitely recommend it — but mac and cheese purists should probably skip! Lobster Mac and Cheese We’re not sure how often this special pops up at Nomad Lounge, but if you’re visiting soon it’s worth checking out. As always, be sure to check back here for more Disney food reviews and news! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the SPICY Dessert We Had in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Nomad Lounge? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does Animal Kingdom's Secret Lobster Mac and Cheese Still Hold Up? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Salt and Straw ice cream parlor in Downtown Disney Anaheim (and soon at Disney Springs in Disney World!) is known for its unique flavors (and unique is putting it mildly). We’ve seen flavors like caramelized turkey and cranberry sauce, banana avocado sorbet, and even one with chocolate crickets as an ingredient! Salt and Straw at Downtown Disney Salt & Straw is getting new flavors for February, and today we got a sneak peek at them! Luckily, there are no bugs in this month’s line-up. Salt and Straw teased us with their new offerings on Instagram in a video showcasing 4 new flavors. While they didn’t announce the exact new flavors, they left a huge clue on what they could be, saying we DONUT want to miss this! Just look and this creamy chocolatey goodness! ©Salt and Straw That’s right folks — DONUTS! The video shows different varieties of donut chunks in different flavors of creamy ice cream, and it seriously made our mouths water. What an amazing marriage of two classic desserts! Our mouths are watering. ©Salt and Straw The new flavors launch on February 3rd. Besides coming to the Salt and Straw locations, they will also be available for nationwide shipping, or you can use local delivery if you’re in Miami. Just look at those donut chunks! ©Salt and Straw Take a look at the full video announcing the new flavors here! Stay tuned to DFB as we get more info once the full flavors are released! Click here to find out more about the Salt and Straw location coming to Disney Springs! 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. Is this something you DONUT want to miss? Let us know in the comments! The post Donut Ice Cream. It’s a Thing in Downtown Disney. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been walking around Animal Kingdom and thought “I wish I had a comfy seat in the AC and a nice cocktail right about now?” If you have, you gotta head over to Nomad Lounge! Nomad Lounge bar Nomad Lounge is connected to Tiffins on Discovery Island (right before you walk down toward Pandora) and is a first come, first served bar and lounge. The inside has large lounge chairs and a big bar and the outside has a really nice deck in the shade where you can feel like you’re in an oasis. This is one of our favorite spots to chill, have a drink, and some snacks! They have some of the best churros in Disney, delicious drinks, and some fun limited time menu offerings. And, today is a good day, because there’s a NEW dessert over at Nomad Lounge, so come with us to check it out! Nomad Lounge just introduced Mandazi to the menu, which is a fried dough tart that is believed to have originated on the Swahili Coast of Africa. It’s sort of like a beignet! New dessert alert! At Nomad, you can get an order of 3 for $10 and they come dusted in powdered sugar and with two dipping sauces — bourbon praline caramel and a coffee creme. They’re also served hot! Little pillows of goodness These were pretty good! They were a little crispy on the outside and the inside is hollow. They aren’t completely coated in powdered sugar like the beignets over at Port Orleans French Quarter. Hollow on the inside! The caramel sauce was our favorite with this dessert. It’s super sweet and the bourbon adds a great richness to the sauce! The coffee cream was okay, it was just a bit too heavy for us and tastes a bit like artificial coffee flavoring. Coffee creme sauce We do wish these would be served with something like a fruit sauce as a contrast to the Mandazi. If you want something fruity to accompany this dessert, you could also order the churros here and use the chili-strawberry sauce it comes with! The churros! If you like beignets, you should enjoy these! They’re a nice light dessert or snack to have while you hang out at Nomad Lounge. But, if you only get one dessert while at Nomad, we still think the churros are the winner here! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews. Click here to see our most recent review of Nomad Lounge! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be running over to Nomad Lounge to grab these sweet treats?! Let us know in the comments! The post If You LOVE Beignets You Have to Try This New Dessert in Animal Kingdom 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. Tie-dye is a HUGE trend right now, and Disney is not afraid to hop on the trendy bandwagon! ©Target/Disney We’ve seen lots of fun Disney merchandise pop up at our beloved Targets after pop-up Disney Stores arrived in stores, like even Minnie Ears! And remember how Disney Weighted Plushes just arrived at Target? Now there’s some exclusive tie-dye merchandise you can buy! In addition to finding these new items in Disney Parks and on shopDisney, you can now find several new pieces of the tie-dye collection at Target! This Mickey Tie-Dye Fleece Pullover Sweatshirt is $55, and it comes in sizes XS to XXL. ©Target/Disney This sweatshirt has a teal, yellow, and grey iced dye tie-dye wash, and Mickey’s name is embroidered on the sleeve, while Mickey himself is embroidered on the front. Get the Mickey Mouse Fleece Pullover Sweatshirt here! If you want the total look, you can also get matching Mickey Mouse Fleece Jogger Pants for $45! Mickey is embroidered in black on one leg, and there are two side-seam pockets. ©Target/Disney It has the same color scheme as the pullover sweatshirt, and it looks extra cozy for those cold Florida nights at Disney World! It comes in sizes XS to XXL. Click here to get the Mickey Fleece Jogger Pants! Next up is a Short Sleeve Tie-Dye Minnie Mouse Sweatshirt for $50, and it comes in sizes XS to XL. This sweatshirt has an orange, pink, and yellow iced tie-dye wash. ©Target/Disney The short sleeve sweatshirt is a cropped look with an elastic waistband, and Minnie is embroidered on the front, with Minnie’s name embroidered on the sleeve. Here’s where you can find the Short Sleeve Minnie Mouse Sweatshirt! And if you want to match your pants, you can get the Minnie Mouse Tie-Dye Fleece Jogger Pants for $35, which is $10 cheaper than the same jogger pants you can find on shopDisney! ©Target/Disney Minnie Mouse is embroidered on one leg, and the jogger pants come in sizes XS to XL. Click here to shop for the matching Minnie Mouse Tie-Dye Jogger Pants! And lastly, kids aren’t left out! This Dwell Well Tie-Dye Fleece Sweatshirt features upside down seams and an upside down image of Mickey, surrounded by the phrase, “a new point of view.” ©Target/Disney It comes in kids’ sizes XS to XL, and you’ll save $2 by buying it at Target for $35! Find the Dwell Well Tie-Dye Sweatshirt for Kids here! You can still shop for these items in Disney Parks and on shopDisney, but you can save a few dollars by getting them at Target! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Click here to check out the Disney Weighted Plushes at Target! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this Disney tie-dye collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Target is Speaking Our Love Language: Cozy Disney Sweats! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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State Rep. Bryan Ávila is claiming that Disney employees’ diversity training program includes exercises where employees complete a “white privilege checklist,” which could put the company in violation of a new law he’s sponsoring. View the full article

Whew! The first month of 2022 FLEW by, didn’t it? Magic Kingdom There was a LOT of news in January — from MAJOR Guardians of the Galaxy ride updates to a ton of new information about Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel. But, there was some stuff we downright were NOT expecting. So, let’s take a look at the three most UNEXPECTED things that happened in Disney World in January! 1. CROWDS. Historically, mid to late January is one of the slowest times of the whole year in Disney World. Even last year, the parks felt notably empty around this time. That has NOT been the case this month though. We seriously were not expecting the CROWDS! It’s PACKED in Disney World This January we have seen SIGNIFICANT crowds in all four theme parks on weekdays without holidays. That is not typical this time of year so it’s been pretty surprising! Wow We’re not sure what has drawn more crowds in January of 2022. It could have to do with folks who haven’t traveled due to the global health crisis but it’s not super clear. We’ll be keeping an eye out to see if the crowds lighten up so keep an eye on DFB. Want to see more of the SURPRISING crowds? Click here! 2. Figment Popcorn Bucket Chaos The Figment Popcorn Bucket was released as an offering at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and we knew it would be popular, but OMG was it a hot ticket item. Figment says ‘hello!’ The day one wait for the Figment Bucket was estimated at 6.5 HOURS. This continued in the following days until the purple dragon SOLD OUT. And the Figment-craze wasn’t just lining in the park either. Figment Line Some took to reselling the bucket online for HIGH prices and he even inspired a “bad artwork sketch” auction with proceeds going to charity and an EPIC cake creation. Look, we love Figment too, but we’re not sure we expected THIS level of devotion to the little dragon. Want to see more of the Figment Popcorn Bucket? Click here! 3. Entertainment Updates And we thought unexpected news was done for the month…but in the last week of the month, we got a TON of entertainment news! If you’re a parade and characters fan, you’re going to want to make sure you didn’t miss this happy surprise! ©Disney First of all, there’s NEW entertainment coming with the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom with almost 30 (!!!) characters! Expect to see familiar faces on February 11th like Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book, José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros, Miguel from Coco, and MORE! Festival of Fantasy Parade AND, on top of that, the Festival of Fantasy parade will be returning to Magic Kingdom on March 9th and the newly-enhanced Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire show will debut at Cinderella Castle on February 25th! To see more about the new cavalcade, click here! Honorable Mention: Muppets Spaceship Earth! Aaaaaand we couldn’t help but mention a very sweet surprise that came as a part of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. We were delighted to see that Spaceship Earth got an update to its nighttime lighting for the festival and even MORE surprised to find out who inspired it. Spaceship Earth during the Festival of the Arts THE MUPPETS. Yes, The Muppets have taken over Spaceship Earth for this festival and it is a DELIGHT. Click here to see more of this transformation! And those are the things that surprised us MOST in Disney World in January! As always, make sure you’re keeping an eye on DFB so that you don’t miss out on any unexpected updates! Want to see more January news? 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. Headed to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World Last Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Close your eyes and think about what it takes to be admired. Are you picturing lots of loyal fans? A dedication to positivity and compassion? A spirit of adventure? No matter what your definition may look like, some may feel that the Walt Disney Company is a pretty admired organization. (Despite some people’s current frustrations) Entertainment is kind of their specialty! Now, Fortune just released its 2022 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” recognizing 100 major companies from across the globe. Did Disney make the list? Where did it rank? Let’s find out! In the past, Fortune has ranked Disney within the highest category of its Most Admired Companies. We’re talking top five! Everybody loves Mickey! Last year, Disney held onto the #4 spot (out of 100!!!) on Fortune’s list. Disney was also ranked #4 in 2020. The only three companies beating Disney out were Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. The Disney Company was in pretty good company! So what about this year? Well, Fortune’s new list revealed that Disney is now ranked as the No. 5 Most Admired Company. The top four spots belong to Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Pfizer respectively. Disney is still in the top 5! According to Disney, this will be the 19th consecutive year that Disney has been recognized as a top-ranking media and entertainment company. Disney is a top entertainment company Fortune’s list indicated that Disney earned high scores in several categories, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products/services, and global competitiveness. Whew! That’s a pretty impressive list. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure A big congratulations to Disney for another successful year! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates. NEWS: Showtimes Schedule Released for the New Cavalcade in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you agree with this ranking? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Where Disney Ranks on Fortune's 2022 "Most Admired Companies" List! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What’s better than finding Disney park-themed merchandise in the parks? Magic Kingdom Park 50th Anniversary merchandise Finding Disney park-themed merchandise online! We love when we’re able to bring the magic of Disney World parks home with us, and we’ve got a sneak peek of some new park icon plushes that are dropping soon! Let’s check ’em out! Introducing the Funko Pop! Walt Disney World 50th Plush Collection! Each park’s “beacon” has received an adorable plush makeover that is sure to make you smile — like the Magic Kingdom Castle! ©Funko, Disney You can preorder the Magic Kingdom Castle plush now for $11.99! Click Here to Buy the Magic Kingdom Castle Plush Animal Kingdom fans might recognize the Tree of Life in plush form! Snuggle up with this guy and dream about flying through Pandora. ©Funko, Disney Now you can really call yourself a tree-hugger for just $11.99! Click Here to Buy the Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Plush Get ready to enter the future with the Spaceship Earth Plush! Available for preorder for $11.99 as well. ©Funko, Disney You might want to practice saying “no, that’s not a golf ball pillow…” now, just sayin.’ Click Here to Buy the EPCOT Spaceship Earth Plush And lastly, but certainly not least — enter another dimension with the Hollywood Tower Hotel Plush. ©Funko, Disney This pillow is anything but terrifying! Get it for $11.99. Click Here to Buy the Hollywood Tower Hotel Plush Thanks to Reader Cassie for sending these over! Commemorate your favorite Disney Park (or why not get all four?!) by bringing a piece of it home! All four plushes are available for preorder now, and are expected to ship on April 1st, 2022. Be sure to check back here for more exclusive Disney merchandise news! Click Here to Read About Weird Merchandise We WISH Disney Would Make! 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 Disney park Funko plush can’t you live without? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is NOT a Drill! Disney Park Icon Plushes Are Coming to Amazon SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends! Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ve been running all over Disney World checking on all the new food, revisiting our favorite parts of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, and checking out all the new merchandise everywhere. And now we’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for updates — keep reading to see what’s new! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Keystone Clothiers Now your kid can be Hawkeye with the new Hawkeye Bow And Arrow Set for $29.99. BE Hawkeye! We found a Droid Depot Droid Pin at Keystone Clothiers for $9.99. New Droid Pin! You can finally get the MJ Funko Pop to add to your Spider-Man: No Way Home collection. It’s MJ! Although we previously saw the Iron Man Hand Gauntlet online, this is the first time we’ve seen it in a Disney World store. Iron’Man’s gauntlet with the Infinity Stones Good thing, too, as it’s no longer available online! Check Out These 11 Awesome ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Items You Can Get Online Tattooine Traders Score one for the Bad Guys with this Star Wars T-Shirt that features Boba Fett, Jabba the Hutt, and more! Bad Guys are winning… There’s also a Star Wars Bad Day? T-Shirt available. Both shirts are $36.99 each. Bad Day? The Build Your Own Lightsabers station has returned to Tattooine Traders! It’s been closed for a few months due to supply shortages, but now it’s back! You can build your own single-blade lightsaber for $30 or build a dual-blade lightsaber for $45. It’s back! This is a cheaper option than visiting Savi’s Workshop, but there are still plenty of pieces to choose from to make a lightsaber just for you. So be sure to check it out when you next visit Hollywood Studios! Click Here To Learn More About Build Your Own Lightsabers Returning Celebrity 5 & 10 We found a new Mickey-themed Kitchen Collection that features a super cute Potholder for $14.99… Is this the most adorable potholder or what? … a Dishtowel for $19.99…. This design is so much fun! …and an Apron for $34.99. A perfect apron for baking! But that’s not all, because you can also get a Tinker Bell Oven Mitt for $14.99… Tink! …a Cinderella Mice Apron for $34.99… Bake with the mice from Cinderella …and a Mary Poppins Apron for $34.99. It’s got the penguins on it! Just a spoonful of sugar… We found some VERY shiny Rose Gold Kids’ Leggings. SHINY These leggings, which also have a Mickey pattern on them, are $24.99. Here Is EVERY Item in Disney World’s New Vintage 50th Anniversary Collection! Legends of Hollywood Check out the new Pua Tee we found for $36.99. This sweet tee says “Be Happy. Be Kind.” It’s Pua! Stitch and Floral prints just go together on these Stitch Sweatpants. Stitch loves flowers! You can grab these comfy bottoms for $44.99. Disney World Just Debuted the LAST Stitch Crashes Disney Collection! Check It Out Here! Sunset Couture This Minnie Sweatshirt has cute puffy sleeves. Minnie FOREVER It can be yours for $44.99. Disney’s Latest Collectible is For the BIGGEST Mickey & Minnie Fans! See It Here! Rock Around The Shop You’ve got a friend in me! We love this Woody and Buzz Lightyear Apple Watch Band! It’s Woody and Buzz! This watch band is $34.99. Woody’s Roundup Rodeo Isn’t the Only New Thing Coming to Toy Story Land in Disney World! Click Here To See What Else Is On Its Way! Dark Room Check out this super cool Boba Fett Phone Case. Boba Fett Grab it now for $34.99. We Found the “Book of Boba Fett” Merchandise You Need Just In Time for the Finale! Check It Out! Tower Gifts What’s this? It’s a pair of Jack Skellington Boxer Shorts! What’s this? You can sport these boxers for $19.99. Those are all the updates we have for now. But stay tuned because we’ll soon be back with more! Here’s ANOTHER Reason to STARE at the Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When was the last time that you were at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: Build-Your-Own Lightsabers Return, a Kitchen Collection, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the Festival of the Arts currently happening and things like the Flower & Garden Festival, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and so much more just around the corner, EPCOT has a LOT going on right now! There’s so much big news coming out of EPCOT (it feels like there’s something major happening there every day) that the small stuff can be hard to notice. There’s a LOT going at EPCOT! Never fear! We’re here to hunt down every new thing around Disney World for you so you won’t have to worry about it. Today, we’re taking a look at everything new at EPCOT! Let’s dive in and see all our latest finds. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Let’s start at one of EPCOT’s newest stores, the Creations Shop! Creations Shop There, you’ll find three new Festival of the Arts phone cases: the regular Festival of the Arts Phone Case, the Festival of the Arts Passholder Phone Case, and the Figment Festival of the Arts Phone Case, all available for $34.99 each. Festival of the Arts Phone Cases! At the Creations Shop, you’ll also be able to find a new Cinderella Castle Hoodie for $44.99! This one has a bit of a retro flair, which we appreciate. A Cinderella Castle Hoodie! Next, as part of the Home collection, the Creations Shop recently re-stocked the Mickey Mouse Ceramic Bowl for $39.99! This would be a nice, classy way to show your love for Disney. So cute! We also found two new kids’ options in this store! First up are these Mickey & Minnie Sweatpants with “Love” written down the side. They’re available for $29.99 and come in a nice peach color that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. Pants for the kiddos! The other kids’ item we found in the Creations Shop was this Stitch Sipper Cup! This cool cup can add a little style to your Disney World supplies or be a great addition to your daily rotation of cups for the kiddos. Perfect for drinks for the kids! We saw this cup online last year, but this is the first time we’ve spotted it in the parks. Gateway Gifts Over at Gateway Gifts, there’s a new Mickey Walt Disney World Shirt! This one is a bit retro as well (which has been a big trend for Disney lately!) with the repeating background pattern and the old-school Mickey Mouse. This is a stylish shirt! Also at Gateway Gifts is this Little Mermaid “Use Your Voice” Hat! Love it! This is a cute, stylish hat with a great message. Plus, it goes with a lot of pastel-toned outfits, making a great addition to your wardrobe. Disney Traders At Disney Traders, we spotted two new Encanto Funko Pop! figures: first, we found a Funko of Luisa, who is the super-strong member of the Madrigal family. Luisa… We also spotted an Isabela Madrigal Funko! …and Isabela! These can be great gifts for anyone you know who either loves Encanto or collects Funko Pop! figures. Canadian Trading Post We also found some new items over at World Showcase! At the Canadian Trading Post over in (surpise, surprise) the Canada Pavilion, you can get the Welcome to the Cabin Floor Mat. Welcome to the Cabin! Available for $39.99, this is a great way to set a rustic but fun tone for your home. Mitsukoshi Our final recent find is for the anime lovers out there! At Mitsukoshi in the Japan Pavilion, you can get the new Hunter X Hunter Backpack, which features some of the iconic characters from the series in a cute chibi style. This is great for the anime lovers out there! That’s everything new at EPCOT right now! We’re always hunting down all the latest new items from all around Disney World, so stay tuned here for the hottest news. Should You Be SCARED to Try This Hidden EPCOT Treat? 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 new item would you want to take home? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in EPCOT: Figment Souvenirs (No, Not Popcorn Buckets) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This February, Disney World is celebrating Black History Month with special movie viewings, musical performances, historical exhibits, and new snacks. Celebrate Soulfully! We just spotted a tasty new drink that’s here for the celebration! We’ve seen similar drinks in Disneyland, but this is the official debut of the popular cocktail in Disney World. Let’s see how the east coast version measures up. Disneyland has the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square, with various flavors of this drink (as well as some very delicious beignets). But the only Mint Julep we’ve seen recently in Disney World has been the Mint Julep Lemonade Slushy at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom. So we’re very excited to let you know that the classic drink has finally made its way to Disney World! Celebrate Soulfully Mint Julep At Thirsty River Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can find the Celebrate Soulfully Mint Julep. Mint Julep This is a pineapple-mint julep, made with Makers Mark bourbon, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and mint, topped with ginger beer. You can get one for $15. It’s inspired by John Dabney‘s original recipe. According to Disney, “Dabney’s success as a bartender allowed him to buy his and his wife’s freedom, leading to business ownership.” The drink is here to celebrate and honor Dabney’s story. Pineapple Mint Julep We thought this drink was delicious! Our reporter is a big fan of Mint Juleps in general, and they really enjoyed this one. It was fun and refreshing with the pineapple addition, and the sweetness from the fruit juice is cut by the strong ginger flavor. So good! Make sure you stir the drink when you get it, otherwise your first sip will probably be mostly ginger beer. But once it’s stirred, we think it’s a well-balanced and tasty cocktail. The bourbon flavor is very subtle, so if you’re looking for a stronger bourbon drink this one might not be for you. Subtle bourbon flavor The mint flavor was pretty subtle as well, but we could definitely taste it at the finish. We would’ve loved a little more flavor from the bourbon and mint since those are the flavors we think of with Mint Juleps, but we still loved this drink. We especially appreciated that it wasn’t overly sweet, which is how we like our cocktails. Pineapple Mint Julep If you like pineapple and ginger beer, this drink will definitely not disappoint! You can get it at Thirsty River Bar or Restaurantosaurus Lounge in Animal Kingdom. Thirsty River Bar Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest snacks in Disney World! Click Here to See More Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Mint Julep fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Watch Out Disneyland — Disney World Has a NEW Mint Julep, and It’s 🔥 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

February is Black History Month and there are a bunch of ways to celebrate in Disney World! Soul Mural Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event is back this year and will feature special entertainment and merchandise collections in Disney Springs, new sweet treats, and special viewings of movies like Soul and Remember the Titans. And today, we got to try out one of the new sweet treats over in Animal Kingdom! This is the new Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake! It’s a Vanilla Cupcake with Bananas Foster Filling, Marshmallow Buttercream, White Chocolate Deco, White Chocolate Crisp Pearls, and a Rice Paper Music Sheet. As you can see, the deco feautres Joe from Soul playing the piano! The colors are beautiful! We grabbed it over at Flame Tree Barbecue, but you can also get it at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A.! The music sheet is edible! The marshmallow buttercream is pretty good on this cupcake — it just tasted like normal vanilla frosting to us, but maybe a little bit sweeter. And, there’s a LOT of it, so you should definitely like buttercream to enjoy this cupcake. A mountain of frosting! The best part of this cupcake is absolutely the filling! It’s a true Bananas Foster flavor with nice pieces of banana in it. It’s so caramelized that it almost tasted like butterscotch to us. Plus, we love that they used real bananas instead of artificial flavoring. Banana Fosters goodness The only bad thing about this new cupcake is that you really need a plate and have to be sitting down to eat this because it’s very messy. Since it’s served in paper wrapping, you have to peel it off, and once you do, the cupcake kind of just falls apart. The filling is so liquidy that it causes the cupcake to crumble! But, if it wasn’t liquidy, it probably wouldn’t have that true, delicious Bananas Foster flavor, so we’ll deal with a messy cupcake for a great taste! A closer look Overall, it’s a really good cupcake, and it can be shareable — you just need napkins and a fork to eat it! If you love bananas and a lot of sugar, this cupcake will be a hit! But, if you’re looking for a light dessert and aren’t a fan of a lot of icing or bananas, skip this one. If you want to try it out, you can get it for $5.99 at Flame Tree Barbecue or Restaurantosaurus! Messy, but worth it! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews! Click here to learn more about the Soulfully celebrations in Disney World this month! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think you could handle the sweetness of this cupcake?! Let us know in the comments! The post The New Disney World Cupcake Is 90% Filling And We’re SO Not Mad About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney is now selling rats online. Look at those little rats! Don’t freak out — they’re just Ratatouille character plushes! Actually, they’re Wishables, which Disney has been making a TON of recently. We’ve seen Disney Princess Wishables, Enchanted Tiki Room Wishables, The Lion King Wishables, and more! They’re a fun souvenir to collect, and now Ratatouille fans can get in on the fun! There are new Ratatouille Wishables available on shopDisney! These are specifically themed to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (the new ride in EPCOT that’s also in Disneyland Paris) and they’re a limited release. ©Disney There is a mystery pack available where you can either get Linguini, Remy, a Ride Vehicle from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, or Chef Gusteau. ©Disney BUT there are actually different variants of the ride vehicle that you can get! So, you could get the standard grey one that we just showed you, or you could get one of the two “chase” variants like this dark brown one… ©Disney …or this light brown one! ©Disney In total, you can collect 6 different Wishables from this pack! The mystery pack is $14.99, but remember you only get one Wishable in each pack. Click here to get the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Wishables Mystery Pack! Now, you may be thinking “what about Emile?!” and don’t worry! Emile actually comes separately from the mystery pack and he’s absolutely adorable holding his little piece of cheese. ©Disney Emile on his own is $14.99 and is also a limited release. Click here to get the Emile Wishable! We’ll be on the lookout for these Wishables in the Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to check out the new Disney Princess Wishables! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which character do you want the most from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Ratatouille Wishables Are Now Available Online! 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. Did anyone else pick up baking as a hobby in the last couple of years? Baguette in EPCOT The Disney princesses make it look so easy, but somehow our treats never come out looking as good as Tiana’s beignets, Rapunzel’s pies, or Julieta’s arepas. What’s up with that? Maybe we just need a little more Disney magic to help us out. Good thing we spotted a NEW line of home goods that will transform your kitchen into a Disney paradise! During a recent shopping trip in Disney World, we found several new kitchen essentials for sale. There were kitchen towels, aprons, and oven mitts, each with a different Disney movie theme! We’ll start out with the aprons. First, there was a Cinderella-themed Apron. Cinderella Apron It had details of Cinderella’s mice friends on it, and they looked very busy getting Cindy’s dress ready for the ball. Details If you look closer, you’ll see that the waist tie is a measuring tape, which adds to the sewing theme! So cute! You can get this apron in Disney World or online for $34.99. Click Here to Buy the Cinderella Apron There’s also a Mary Poppins-themed Apron, which has “just a spoonful of sugar” written on the top. The skirt also has horizontal stripes and some very dapper penguins. Mary Poppins Apron This apron costs $34.99 online and in the parks as well. Click Here to Buy the Mary Poppins Apron The last apron we found had a Mickey cupcakes theme! Mickey Cupcakes Apron It was covered in various cupcake flavors, all with hidden (or maybe not-so-hidden) Mickeys as decorations. The Details You can get this one for $34.99 online or in the parks, and it comes in kids’ sizes as well, which cost $21.99. Click Here to Buy the Mickey Cupcake Apron Now that you’ve got your apron, let’s move on to check out the kitchen towels. There were matching towels for each of the aprons! The Cinderella Kitchen Towel has more sewing details as well as Cinderella’s list of chores. (Does anyone else now have that song from the movie stuck in their head?) Cinderella Kitchen Towel This towel is in the parks and online for $19.99. Click Here to Buy the Cinderella Kitchen Towel The Mary Poppins Towel also matches the apron, with “just a spoonful of sugar” on one side… Just a Spoonful of Sugar …and those adorable penguins on the other! Cute penguins! It’s also $19.99 in the parks and online. Click Here to Buy the Mary Poppins Kitchen Towel If you loved that Mickey cupcake apron, there’s a kitchen towel to match! Mickey Cupcakes Towel It has a gingham background and various cupcakes with Mickey-shaped decorations. Cupcakes towel You can get it for $19.99 in the parks and online! Click Here to Buy the Mickey Cupcakes Kitchen Towel But there was an extra kitchen towel as well, which didn’t go with the apron collection. (Don’t worry, there is a matching oven mitt, so it won’t be totally uncoordinated in your kitchen!) It’s the Tinker Bell Floral Kitchen Towel. “All You Need is Pixie Dust” The towel has gorgeous flowers all over it with metallic gold accents. Tinker Bell is on the front, along with the words “all you need is pixie dust.” It’s $19.99 in the parks and online. Click Here to Buy the Tinker Bell Kitchen Towel Speaking of Tinker Bell, we also found the matching oven mitt, which has the same floral pattern and sassy fairy! Tinker Bell Oven Mitt The mitt is quilted and padded, with a loop for hanging. It’s $14.99 in the parks and online. Click Here to Buy the Tinker Bell Oven Mitt Rounding out our new finds is a Mickey Cupcake Potholder, which looks just like the top of a cupcake! Mickey Cupcake Potholder The back has a pocket for your hand and a fabric loop for hanging. ©Disney You can get this one for $14.99 online and in the parks. Click Here to Buy the Mickey Cupcake Potholder We found this new line at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Discovery Trading in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It will likely pop up in other gift shops too, so if you’re heading into the parks, keep an eye out or check with a nearby Cast Member to see where else you can get them. Celebrity 5 & 10 Now you’re all set to get back to baking some delicious treats. Give us a call when they’re ready, and we’ll be happy to help taste-test. And keep following DFB for more updates on the latest new souvenirs in Disney World! Click Here to Check Out Our Full Collection of Disney Recipes 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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If you’re heading to EPCOT today, we’ve got some attraction news that could affect your plans! Spaceship Earth Rides can close down unexpectedly in Disney World for a wide variety of reasons, and unfortunately, guests can’t always prepare ahead of time for these closures. One popular attraction at EPCOT is closing early today and we’re sharing all the information you need to know! We were strolling through EPCOT this morning when we received a notification that Test Track is closing early at 6:30PM today. Test Track closing at 6:30 today When we asked a Cast Member near the entrance of the ride, they confirmed that it would be closing early for routine maintenance. Test Track Known for being the fastest ride in Disney World, Test Track will be unavailable, so you’ll have to get your thrills elsewhere at EPCOT tonight. Or, if you’re heading over earlier, make sure you hop in line before the 6:30PM closing time! Cast Members stand outside of the Test Track entrance You can always check for temporary ride closures on the My Disney Experience app, and for all the latest updates on ride refurbishments and extended closures, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See ALL the Disney World Rides That Are Closed in February Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Has an attraction closure ever impacted your park day? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular EPCOT Attraction Will Close Early Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This Fabulous Offer Has Been Extended For 2020 at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and their other Theme Parks. Waves of Honor Program History Every year since 2005 Anheuser-Busch offered their Here’s to the Heroes Salute which extends free admission to Sea World Orlando, Tampa’s Bush Gardens, or other Busch Theme Parks to Military Members and up […] The post SeaWorld Parks’ Waves of Honor Military Salute appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney World is a POWERHOUSE when it comes to cranking out new merchandise and treats! Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Disney proves you wrong. We’re not complaining, though! From the tiniest little additions to the BIG construction updates, it’s always fun to see what’s new in the Magic Kingdom. 2022 is FLYING by! We’re in Disney World pretty much ALL the time, so we figured we’d share a little update on what’s new! Let’s take a look at what we found in the Magic Kingdom this week! Magic Kingdom Food Updates The Confectionery Now that it’s February, that means it’s almost Valentine’s Day! You know Disney; they’re always on top of things, so we’ve already seen some V-Day treats popping up around the parks. We found this cute Mickey rice crispy treat at The Confectionery — how festive! Be mine, Valentine! For $5.99, this is a great little snack to get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit! Click here to see our full review of Disney’s Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Rice Crispy Treat Speaking of The Confectionery, the shop is all decorated and stocked with Valentine’s Day treats! How cute! There are tons of little chocolates and candy sets just in time for Valentine’s Day. Golden Oak Outpost We moseyed over to Frontierland to see what was new, and we noticed that Golden Oak Outpost was closed! No nuggets from Golden Oak Outpost today! Sometimes, little snack carts and food kiosks throughout the parks close early or don’t open at all! In the past, we’ve noticed that the Cheshire Cafe opens and closes somewhat sporadically. PHOTOS: Cheshire Cafe Has Reopened in Disney World With Something NEW! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Splash Mountain is still closed for a routine refurbishment, and it looks like they’re making some progress! There’s no water! Lately, it’s been so cold in Disney World that we can’t say we’d be interested in riding Splash Mountain, but the attraction is scheduled to reopen on February 10th, 2022. Hopefully, the weather warms up by then! Does anyone else miss this ride? Over in Tomorrowland, we checked in on the Tron rollercoaster to see how it was looking! We still don’t have an opening date for this attraction, but we’re hoping it will open soon. Yay, progress! The cute little Timothy Q. Mouse has been on quite the journey in Storybook Circus! For a while, he was missing, but he eventually returned. Timothy Q. Mouse is supposed to spin around on top of the Dumbo sign, but we noticed that he wasn’t moving! He wasn’t turning! It looks like Uptown Jewelers got a little glow-up; check out the new sign! We love when Disney signs get a little update — it feels refreshing. New sign alert! Know what else we love? Tiny little details that add to the character of the parks! We found a new friend hanging out by Pinocchio Village Haus. It’s Figaro! Hey, little guy! Isn’t he adorable? Click here to admire Figaro up close! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium Over in the Emporium, we found several new items! Our Hawkeye fans will appreciate this new Hawkeye toy. It comes with plenty of arrows! You can buy it for $29.99. Marvel Fans, You NEED to See This Special Edition Item! If you’re looking for some fun new jewelry, check out these new Cinderella earrings… So cute! …and this new Bambi necklace! Both are $29.99. That seems to be the magic number! We LOVE Bambi! We found a new item to add to Disney’s latest merchandise collection! This sign is SO cute! Do what the sign says! Circling back to toys, this kid’s train set is ADORABLE! Mickey is dressed as a conductor — how sweet! What an adorable set! If you ever need a little reminder, this Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust ring is sure to put a smile on your face! All you need is… Who knew salt and pepper shakers could be so simple, yet cute?! For a little understated Disney magic! Speaking of kitchen items, Disney released a new cooling rack in the shape of Mickey! It is $22.99. How COOL (get it?) This adorable 8×8 baking pan is $29.99. Now we’re in the mood to bake! Finally, we also spotted a new mixing bowl for $39.99. New mixing bowl! This cozy cardigan sweater is $59.99. This looks so cozy! You can never go wrong with a classic blue kids shirt for $24.99. A classic kid’s tee! This new coffee tumbler is so bright and colorful! You can find it for $19.99. These are so bright and colorful! Finally, we found a new blue and white Mickey throw blanket for $74.99. It’s a little pricey, but it’s super cute! This is kind of summery, don’t you think? That’s all for the Emporium, now let’s head to Tomorrowland! Star Traders This Bambi vase set is part of Disney’s Cozy Collection. We’re already picturing this with some tulips! It looks like this magic mug is finally restocked! We’ve seen it earlier this year, but now it’s back in Tomorrowland! Any mug collectors? The mug is $19.99. Frontier Trading Post For our pin traders, we thought we’d share some updates! This Minnie Balloon pin is in stock in Frontierland, as well as this Princess Tea Party pin! Some new pins We haven’t seen many Valentine’s Day pins yet, but we’ll keep our eyes out for more! Now, let’s go check in on our ghoulish pals at Mememto Mori! Memento Mori We also found a new Haunted Mansion-inspired t-shirt — where are our Madame Leota fans? Spoooky! Give your fridge a little pizzaz with this Haunted Mansion magnet! It probably isn’t cursed, those ghosts are happy! This sign is practically a Disney World icon! Each magnet is $9.99. Uptown Jewelers Do you own a Pandora bracelet? You might want to see these new princess Pandora charms! We found princess Tiana… She’s so cute! …Cinderella… If the shoe fits! …Jasmine… We love her earrings! …and Ariel! Each charm is $55. The human world is a mess! The puffy 50th Anniversary jacket has also made its way to Uptown Jewelers! You can stay warm with the black 50th Anniversary sweatshirt, too! You’ll need this in the winter! And finally, we caught some new jewelry, including these Mickey Mouse stud earrings for $19.99. You’re a stud! We’ve seen the Baublebar Mickey earrings and bracelet before, but this necklace is new! Some more new jewelry! Let’s go check in on the Vault Collection! Main Street Cinema — Vault Collection You can prepare for warmer with Disney’s new bike shorts! New bike shorts This Disney t-shirt is SO cute! A retro restock! Finally! More winter clothing! These jogger pants are perfect for the chilly temps we’ve been experiencing. They come with pockets! We heard there was a new item in Fantasyland, so let’s go find it! Bonjour! Village Gifts Does this Tinker Bell figure look familiar? She’s modeled after the gold 50th Anniversary character statue in the Magic Kingdom! This statue is $99, but it looks just like the real thing! It’s just like the real statue! Bonjour! Village gifts sells tons of unique art — take a look next time you’re in Fantasyland! Crystal Arts Crystal Arts sells some BEAUTIFUL little glass roses! What a unique idea! These would make a unique and special Valentine’s Day gift! (hint, hint) Tomorrowland Light & Power Although you don’t need MagicBands to enter the parks anymore, many people still buy and collect them for fun! At Tomorrowland Light & Power, you can design some new MagicBands, like this 2022 MagicBand! The prices vary depending on your personalization. New 2022 MagicBands! Whew! That’s a lot of merchandise! We hope you enjoyed our little tour around the Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! NEWS: Showtimes Schedule Released for the New Cavalcade in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Disney World is all chicken tenders, fries, burgers, churros, and ice cream sandwiches, right? WRONG. VERY, VERY WRONG. Out of the sun, we’ll be havin’ some fun… you know the rest Sure, we love ourselves a good funnel cake or giant Mickey waffle, but if you’re looking for a more elevated dining experience (we’re talking Pork Belly, Seafood Pearl Pasta, and more!) then we’ve found just the place for you. It can fall under the radar for most folks though. Have you stopped by to eat at this somewhat hidden BoardWalk spot? Should you make it a must-do on your next trip? We’ve got THOUGHTS. For this Disney food adventure, we’re talking you (virtually) over to Flying Fish, a restaurant located at Disney’s BoardWalk that serves seafood, steak, and more! Atmosphere Flying Fish is located right on the BoardWalk next to the AbracadaBar. (The bar is actually attached to the Flying Fish and they share a restroom — it’s a pretty cool restroom too so that might be worth a visit!) The Neon Sign Looks Amazing at Night! Once you’ve made your way inside Flying Fish, a Cast Member will check you in and seat you. If you’ve dined at Flying Fish in the past, you might remember that the restaurant was redecorated a few years back. Previously, the restaurant had more of a carnival theme that paid homage to the BoardWalk and American boardwalks in general. Now, the interior is clean and sophisticated, with touches of more playful decor. You’ll still see some boardwalk-inspired items, like the mirrors on top of the check-in desk, which sort of remind us of a vintage carousel. Let’s get checked in! The color palette is pretty dark, but the stunning crystal flying fish chandelier really brightens up the space. In some of the other rooms, we saw more beautiful ocean-inspired chandeliers — they were so fun to look at! There’s a touch of whimsy in places, but overall it’s got a very sophisticated feel to it. It’s SO pretty inside! Although most of the old circus-theming is gone, we loved the vintage carnival/boardwalk-style photos throughout the restaurant. In terms of space, there were private dining rooms, a bar area, regular tables, and chairs, as well as booths running through the center of the restaurant that seemed to emulate the shape of waves. If you’re looking for the full “ocean” inspired experience, requesting one of those tables might be fun! Look how fancy! We loved all the little details throughout the restaurant. Themed flatware really adds to the experience, wouldn’t you agree? Are you kidding? Adorable! As you can probably tell, this is definitely a more upscale restaurant (it is what Disney considers to be a “signature” restaurant), and there is a dress code. That’s right folks, you’ve got to put away the Mickey shorts and loud vintage-style Crocs for a night. To eat at Flying Fish, the dress code is as follows (according to Disney’s website: “Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional. Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.” Let’s eat! In general, we thought that the atmosphere was beautiful; it almost felt like we were dining outside of Disney World! If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’ve “escaped” the theme parks (but still be within walking distance of them) this is the spot for you. Menu The menu has a nice selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. There aren’t too many unique cocktails on the menu, but don’t forget that the AbracadaBar is right next door. Decisions, decisions… There was a QR code available to scan and view the menu online, and paper menus available as well. Here’s a look at the coffee/cocktail menu. The prices range from $7.49 to $14. ©Disney On the appetizer menu, you can order a salad, lobster bisque, cheese sampling, or go for something like the mussels or pork belly. The world is your oyster, as they say (though you can’t literally order oysters as an appetizer here — that would have really given us some pun power, but alas, until next time). ©Disney Now, let’s get to the more substantial part. The entrée menu is definitely priced along the lines of a signature dining experience in Disney World. In terms of options, guests can choose between a variety of seafood dishes, or go for a land option instead. There is also a tofu dish for those looking for a plant-based option. ©Disney The kids’ menu also has a variety of dishes ranging from classic, like the chicken breast, to more adventurous, like the red snapper. ©Disney Additionally, Flying Fish offers an enhancements menu with four additional add-on options. To finish the meal, there are five different desserts. ©Disney Eats Once we were seated, our server started us off with four pieces of potato bread with roasted garlic. The texture of the bread was soft and doughy, but the crust was nice and crunchy. It wasn’t like oh-my-gosh-we-almost-burnt-our-bread crunchy though — it was just the right amount of crunchiness if you know what we mean. Our bread came with plain, unsalted butter topped with chives and Maldon sea salt. We enjoyed the bread, but it was pretty strong on the garlic flavor, so that’s just something to keep in mind. Mmmm! Unlike some other restaurants, where you get multiple different types of breads and/or spreads, this really just had the one bread and one butter option. But still, we enjoyed the strong garlic flavor in the bread and how nicely it went with the butter and salt. Sometimes simplicity is a good thing! The Bread After we filled our bellies with a bit of bread, we ordered the Slow-roasted Pork Belly with spiced apple and cherry gastrique as an appetizer for $16. What is a gastrique you ask? Good question! According to the Food Network, it’s basically like a sweet-and-sour sauce; it’s typically made with caramelized sugar and vinegar. The pork was extremely tender and not chewy at all. If you’re a fan of pork belly but hate the idea of a fatty dish that you have to chew, chew, chew on like you’re a chew chew train (get it? ) don’t let that fear stop you from ordering this. One side of the pork belly was really meaty, while the other side had that nice fatty portion on the edge. Though we could see some pepper on the outside, it didn’t really give the dish a strong peppery flavor. The cherry gastrique added a sweet caramelized flavor that we really enjoyed. We ordered the Slow-roasted Pork Belly Our appetizer also came with a crispy potato croquette with Tillamook cheese. The potato croquette had been coated in Panko. We noticed that our croquette wasn’t quite as warm as the pork belly, but it was really cripsy, which added a great texture differnce to the dish. We liked the change of texture between the crispy croquette and the more soft/chewy pork belly. On the side, we also tried the slaw, which has that sliced apple we previously mentioned. TBH there wasn’t much flavor in the slaw, but it wasn’t bad. It was not as vinegary as we would have expected, so all we really got was that heavy fennel flavor. What it did do was add a bit of crunch and coldness in temperature, so that was nice. But just don’t expect it to provide big pops of flavor! Overall though, if you’re looking for a quality, savory appetizer and you like the meaty flavor of pork belly, we think you’ll probably enjoy this dish. We really enjoyed our appetizer! Next, we opted for an entree for one very specific type of food lover — the seafood obsessed! We ordered the Seafood Pearl Pasta for $55, which comes with Shrimp, Lobster, Scallops, Clams, and Mussels. To further enhance our meal, we added the Seared Scallops for an additional $21. The Seafood Pearl Pasta looks amazing! We thought the seafood pasta was AMAZING! Our best comparison for the pearl pasta is to imagine it like an orzo-type pasta. It was cooked al dente, and it wasn’t mushy or floppy. Some of the pasta was even a little browned, which gave us the feeling that it had been potentially pan roasted. In addition to the pasta and seafood, there were some roasted cherry tomatoes and a roasted tomato consommé sauce. With so much heavy seafood (which was all very good), we thought that the sauce complemented the dish perfectly. One note is that there was a lot of parsley on our food, so keep that in mind if you aren’t a fan of parsley. The clams and mussels both tasted like they were braised in a sort-of white wine garlic and parsley sauce, adding a lot of flavors. This is a big dish! Our scallops were seared PERFECTLY, and the ones we ordered as an addition to the meal were essentially the same as the scallops included on top of our pasta. Is the added cost of the additional scallops worth it? Ehhh…we don’t really think so. The dish already offers enough in terms of the items within it. But if you’re really hungry or you simply LOVE scallops, then, by all means, scallop your way to victory. The real star of the show (in our opinion) was the lobster, though! Let’s be honest here — if you’ve had lobster in a variety of spots, odds are you’ve probably had that chewy and dry lobster in the bunch. It’s…not the best. So we truly went into this dish sort of expecting the same. But LO AND BEHOLD, the lobster was actually incredibly tender and tasty! The shrimp was cooked really nicely as well. They weren’t overcooked (something that is SO easy to do — not that we speak from experience or anything ). The shrimp were barely pink (in a good way) and were delish! Seared Scallops Enhancement Although we had a full plate of food, this is definitely a lighter dish. If you’re looking for a heavier meal (ya know, a big ole meat-filled bonanza), then you might be better off with one of the steaks. That said, seafood lovers will likely adore the Seafood Pearl Pasta; those flavors worked together perfectly. But seriously folks, trust us here when we say you REALLY gotta love seafood to enjoy this one. If you’re a “seafood is alright” kinda person, then you’re probably better off opting for a different dish! Our one big complaint about this dish? It ain’t cheap. At $55 (plus that scallop add-on) you’re looking at an expensive meal. But we do think that the amount of seafood provided and how it was all prepared (and tasted) makes it well worth it. When the flavors are spot on like this, the cost can be justified (in our opinion at least). Seafood Pearl Pasta with Seared Scallops Enhancement After we finished our dinner, it was time for dessert! (You didn’t think we were going to leave here without getting dessert right?!) To drink, we ordered the Peanut Butter Freeze, which is a mixture of Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream, Crème de Banana, dark Crème de Cacao, Peanut Butter, and is garnished with Candied Bacon for $14. Okay yeah, we can hear you screaming — “This is on the specialty cocktails & coffee menu! Not the dessert menu! It’s a drink, not a food!” But seriously folks, our server said this is one that should be saved for dessert time and we wholeheartedly agree so we’re including it in the dessert portion! This drink is THICKKKKK and basically a dessert in and of itself. Peanut Butter Freeze The drink is extremely rich and heavy on the peanut butter flavor. We didn’t taste a strong boozy flavor, making this a great option (and dangerous!) for those who like sweet drinks without a strong alcohol taste. Once again, this drink is THICKKKKK and very much shareable. If you’ve reached dessert time and want a lighter after-dinner drink, this ain’t it. This should basically be a dessert offering on its own. The Peanut Butter Freeze was a no-brainer! Finally, we ordered a dessert that isn’t in liquid form. We grabbed the Creamy Goat Cheesecake with Honey Glaze, Cassis Gel, and Pistachio Cake for $13. There was a white chocolate topper spray-painted in green, some pistachio whipped cream, and raspberry coulis as well. For starters, this dessert is definitely going up on your Instagram. It’s very photogenic and colorful, making it really fun. But sometimes the cutest desserts taste the WORST (we’ve all been there). Well, we were happy to report that this cheesecake tasted just as amazing as it looked! The goat cheese is not that sweet. It almost had more of a savory flavor with a touch of sourness, making this a not overly sugary dessert. The honey drizzled on top complimented the cheesecake quite well, adding the touch of sweetness needed to balance things out. Creamy Goat Cheesecake You couldn’t really taste the raspberry coulis on the bottom though. We were looking for it to add a refreshing tartness to the dish, but it really just added color to the plate instead. Overall though, we think Flying Fish hit the nail on the head with this dessert! It was well-balanced and very tasty. Cheesecake If you aren’t a fan of goat cheese, you might want to try something else — the goat cheese flavor is very strong. Also, if your sweet tooth is essentially the size of the entire globe, then you might want to opt for something that’s got a stronger level of sweetness to it. Nosh or Not? Fly over for dinner at Flying Fish if… You want some really quality dishes and don’t mind splurging — This is a signature dining experience, so high-quality dishes are pretty much expected, but with that high quality comes a big price tag. If you and your family go in prepared to celebrate with an amazing meal and understand the cost that’ll be associated with it then it can work out. You love seafood and exciting flavors — The menu is full of incredible seafood options (it is called the Flying Fish, after all! ). But even those who don’t love seafood have some other options, so don’t feel like you’ve got to leave Bobby and Susan at home. You’re looking for a quiet, romantic setting — Let’s be honest, there are some places in Disney World that are less than peaceful and intimate (though we don’t entirely disagree with those who feel like corn dog nuggets with cheese sauce on the castle hub grass is the epitome of romance). Flying Fish offers a great little escape from the chaos and crowds in the parks, and makes a great date-night spot for adults! Fly away from Flying Fish if… You’re dining on a budget — No matter how delicious the food may be, $30-$50 entrees are nothing to sneeze at! There are plenty of other dining locations in Disney World that offer quality meals for a much lower price. You’re in a rush — This is a table-service option, so expect to sit down and stay for a while. Depending on the time of day, your server might have a dining room full of guests, too, so the service may be a little slow. During our trip, we did feel like service was a bit slow, though we did have a large table next to us which could have impacted things. We were also there on the restaurant’s reopening night, but still, we think you should expect some slightly slower service at this spot. You want a more simplistic and casual menu — As mentioned, this is a bit of a fancier, expensive restaurant with some interesting foods and drinks. If you’re in the mood for burgers and fries, head somewhere else! Overall Overall, we had a mostly positive experience at Flying Fish. We visited on the restaurant’s reopening night, which could impact things. But we did feel like the service was a bit on the slower side, though if you were just there to enjoy a relaxing dinner at a nice pace with friends and family we don’t think it would be a serious issue. Our server did take the time to walk us through the menu, which we really appreciated. But they were quite busy for much of the night with the large table we were seated next to. In terms of decor and energy, we really enjoyed that. The atmosphere and energy were welcoming and friendly despite the connotation many people associate with signature dining experiences. Our Table We loved everything we ate! The pork belly was wonderful, the seafood pasta was a dream for seafood lovers, and the dessert drink and dessert itself were really tasty! The prices are a bit high (especially when it came to that seafood pasta and the add-on for the scallops), but the quality of the food and the environment can make it justifiable (at least in our opinion). What do you think? Would you add Flying Fish to your must-do Disney spots? Tell us in the comments! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World food reviews and more. Click Here to See Where to Get the BEST Seafood in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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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. Remember how Disney Stores used to have a mountain of stuffed animals piled up in the back?! Those were the good ol’ days. Disney Store Even though there’s no longer a mountain of plushes, there are still a ton of plushes available from Disney! In the parks, we find all sorts of characters from Minnie and Mickey to Stitch to Pua from Moana. Disney has also started making weighted plushes that have the same general idea as weighted blankets — to help comfort people. We’ve only been able to get these weighted plushes on Disney property or on shopDisney, but now they’re available at a popular store you can find all over the country! You can now get Disney weighted plushes from Target — how exciting! You can find them at Target locations with Disney stores OR you can get them online! These plushes have a 2.5 pound weighted removable pouch inside. Weighted plushes in Disney World These are the same ones that are sold at the Disney Parks, but there are only certain characters available right now. You can get the Mickey Mouse weighted plush. ©Disney Mickey is $39.99 at Target. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse weighted plush There is also the Minnie Mouse weighted plush available, which is actually cheaper at Target than it is at Disney! ©Disney Minnie is only $29.99 through Target, and she’s $39.99 if you get her from Disney. Click here to get the Minnie Mouse weighted plush The last character Target has right now is Stitch! ©Disney Stitch is also $39.99. Click here to get the Stitch weighted plush We’ll be on the lookout for more characters possible coming to Target, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out more of these weighted plushes in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you like these weighted plushes? Let us know in the comments! The post STOP What You're Doing -- Target is Now Selling Disney Weighted Plushes! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article