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It’s been an exciting week of announcements about new and returning entertainment at Disney World! Not only did we find out when Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade will begin, but we also got a reopening date for the Festival of Fantasy parade, which will once more feature the fire-breathing Maleficent dragon! Fantasmic! We even know when the new castle stage show, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire will debut and when the Frontierland Hoedown will return. However, a new photo shows signs that another very popular Disney World show could be set to return soon! Disney has already revealed that Fantasmic! will return in 2022 (THIS YEAR) but has not yet released an official reopening date. We do know the show will feature new stunt performers, new characters, new animation, and more! In the meantime, we’ve watched the ongoing construction at the Fantasmic! amphitheater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show even got an update on the My Disney Experience app! ©Disney Well, we now have a NEW update, thanks to an aerial photo by @bioreconstruct. The photo shows that the refurbishment on the amphitheater is close to complete and the moat has water in it again. That means we’re one step closer to seeing Fantasmic! again soon, right? So we hope that Disney World will make an announcement soon about when we can expect to see Fantasmic! again, and we are SO READY! As soon as we know anything, we’ll let you know, too, so be sure to keep checking back with us often! Missing Fantasmic! In Disney? We’ve Got the Perfect Thing For Ya! Check It Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite part of Fantasmic? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: Is Construction on Disney World's Fantasmic! Complete? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to food, Disneyland pulls no punches — the resort often comes up with some rather unique combinations that shouldn’t work together, but sometimes they do. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland From the controversial Pickle Corn Dog to the Tamale Hot Dog to Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese, Disneyland has no problem experimenting with what might seem like odd flavor combinations. And now, there’s a new interesting flavor combination that has arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day. So Sour Cherry is a thing, and, apparently, it’s a Valentine’s Day thing. And Disneyland just said, “Hey, let’s add it to two of our most iconic snacks.” So that’s how we got the Sour Cherry Pretzel and the Sour Cherry Churro. Yes, a pretzel and churro with Sour Cherry flavors. And we’re going to start with the Pretzel because we had to get it — for science! Yep, you read that right. The Sour Cherry Pretzel is a Cream-Cheese Filled Pretzel with Sour Cherry Sugar. Although this seems like a weird combination of flavors, we were surprised at how well those flavors worked together. Say what? It reminded us of Cherry Fun Dip (with an emphasis on the “fun”) mixed with a pretzel. Sour Cherry…on a pretzel Yes, it is an artificial cherry flavor, the kind that you find in such iconic snacks as a Cherry Slushie. This is a VERY sweet pretzel, though, so if you’re looking for something light, this probably ain’t it. But it’s a lot of fun and we’re pretty sure kids would like it — although we would argue that adults will like it, too. You can grab it at the Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart for $7.75. Yep, it’s CHERRY Now let’s talk about the Sour Cherry Churro. This is a Churro with Sour Cherry Sugar — you can also add on a Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce for an additional $1 (which is EXACTLY what we did). Yes, you read that right. Y’all — this was even better than the pretzel! The sweet cherry flavor melds even better with a churro than a pretzel! Who knew sour cherry and a churry would go so well together? And this was a perfect Disneyland churro, too — nice and warm with just a little crunch. We also have to add that the cream cheese dipping sauce added just a little more sweetness to each bite, so if that’s not your thing, you might want to skip. Oh, yeah! We grabbed this churro from the Tomorrowland Churro Cart for $5.75 plus the extra $1 for the dipping sauce — and we’d do it again and probably will before this limited-time snack is gone. So be sure to check it out if you’re heading to Disneyland anytime soon! And we’ll let you know about other fun Valentine’s Day snacks at Disneyland AND Disney World, so stay tuned! Here Are The BEST Times to Go to Disneyland in 2022 Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you think you’d try a Sour Cherry Churro or Pretzel? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Weird Flavor Combination At Disneyland That Actually Works?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World changes their menus pretty often, but a lot of the changes can be subtle, so they’re kind of hard to notice if you just visit the parks occasionally. Saratoga Springs Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Cafe Menu But, it’s important to keep up with them so that the next time you visit you aren’t surprised by your favorite menu item no longer being available (ugh, isn’t that the worst?). So, let’s take a look at all of the menu changes in Disney World from this week! EPCOT Le Cellier — Canada Pavilion There have been some BIG changes at Le Cellier! First, the Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna has been removed from the menu. And, there’s a new appetizer on the menu now — the Prime Beef Tartare! This has a Sous Vide Egg Yolk, Sherry Mayonnaise, Toasted Brioche, and Maple-Whiskey Mustard for $19. We also saw the price for the French Onion Soup decrease from $19 to $13. Welcome to Canadian dining! The Sustainable Fish entree no longer comes with Bamboo Rice, Miso Butter, Jalapeño Gel, and Sweet Onion Soubise. Instead, it now comes with Succotash, Curry-Butternut Squash Purée, Jalapeño Gel. The entree is now $45 instead of $42. The Pork Two-Ways has also left the menu. Le Cellier Steakhouse Le Cellier has also changed the Macaroni and Cheese side dish. It was a Five Cheese Mac, but now it is a Bacon-Smoked Gouda Mac for $11. We can’t wait to try that one out! 5 Cheese Mac Finally, the seasonal dessert has changed from the Apple Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake to the Strawberry Brown Butter Panna Cotta for $13. Click here to see our most recent review of Le Cellier! Animal Kingdom Tusker House Over at Tusker House, we’ve seen many of the drinks change in price. First, the Specialty Character Drink is now listed as Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup. The Cotton Candy flavoring description is new and the glowing character clip-on light has been removed from the drink. The drink also increased in price from $4.99 to $6.50. The spread at Tusker House Here’s a look at some of the other drink price increases at Tusker House: All Natural Lemonade decreased from $5.49 to $4.99 Premium Sparkling Water decreased from $7.50 to $4.50 African Bloody Mary increased from $13 to $14 Ngumu Jungle Juice increased from $14 to $15 African Margarita increased from $13 to $14 Lost on Safari increased from $13 to $15 Blood Orange Margarita increased from $14 to $15 Spicy Poblano Margarita increased from $14 to $15 Watermelon Margarita increased from $14 to $15 Lost on Safari The Graham Beck Brut Rosé has increased in the price per glass, going from $12 to $13, and the Spice Route Chakalaka Shiraz Blend increased from $53 to $55 for the bottle and $13 to $14 for the glass. Click here to see how character dining has changed at Tusker House! Tiffins Two things have been removed from the menu at Tiffins. First is the Sweet Corn Soup with Lobster. Sweet Corn Soup The other item removed was the Tusker Lager from the beer list. Click here to see a fun dessert at Tiffins! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe The Kona Cafe Dinner Menu has a couple items removed. Both the Kona Chicken Stir-fry Yakisoba Noodles and the allergy-friendly version of the Kona Chicken Stir-fry Rice Noodles are gone from the dinner menu, but they are still on the lunch menu. Kona Cafe We’ll be on the lookout for any replacement items for these dishes! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill Geyser Point saw its Bison Cheeseburger increase in price from $16 to $20, and its Roasted Salmon go from $16 to $17. Bison Burger and Waffle Fries That’s a big jump for the burger! Click here to see the martini flight we tried at Geyser Point! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass A few small changes happened at The Market at Ale and Compass. The Mickey Premium Bar increased from $5.79 to $5.99, the Minute Maid Cran-Apple Raspberry Juice increased from $3.79 to $3.99, and the Minute Maid Grapefruit Juice also increased from $3.79 to $3.99. The Market at Ale and Compass That’s all that’s changed over here for now! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Martha’s Vineyard Lounge At Martha’s Vineyard, the Magical Star Cocktail went up in prince from $15 to $17. Martha’s Vineyard Lounge That’s the only change we saw at this time. Beach Club Marketplace At the Beach Club Marketplace, the cost of a Chocolate Twist from the bakery went up from $3.99 to $4.29. Beach Club Marketplace You’ll be paying a little extra for that breakfast sweet treat! Disney’s BoardWalk AbracadaBar The Sazarac has gone up $1, from $14 to $15. Bar seating! That’s the only update at the bar at this time. Click here to see our latest review of AbracadaBar Disney’s Old Key West Resort Good’s Food To Go The Latte has increased in price over here from $3.90 to $4.29. Good’s Food To Go Be aware if you’re over here trying to get your morning cup of Joe! Gurgling Suitcase There were several changes at the Gurgling Suitcase. The Caesar Salad increased from $9 to $10, the Bacon Cheeseburger increased from $16 to $20, the Veggie Burger increased from $15 to $20, and the Southernmost Buttermilk Chicken increased from $22 to $24. Gurgling Suitcase Also, on the wine list, the Amore di Amanti Prosecco was removed, and the Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut has been added at $45 a bottle or $11 per glass. Olivia’s Cafe Olivia’s saw some similar changes. The Crab Cake went up from $13 to $14, the Caesar Salad increased from $9 to $10, the Bacon Cheeseburger increased from $16 to $20, and the Veggie Burger increased from $15 to $20. Olivia’s We also saw the Key West Freeze cocktail increase from $13 to $14. And the Amore di Amanti Prosecco was removed, and the Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut has been added at $45 a bottle or $11 per glass. Click here to see an amazing new item at Olivia’s! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court Inside the food court, we saw a change on the Breakfast Menu. The Chipotle Seitan and Vegetable Saute has decreased in price from $9.49 to $8.99. Food Court This is one of the plant-based options available for breakfast. Disney Springs Earl of Sandwich Finally, at Earl of Sandwich, we saw the Breakfast BLT be removed from the Lunch and Dinner Menus. But, the Cuban sandwich was added to the menu for $8.99! Cuban Sandwich Those are all of the menu changes we saw around Disney World Click here to see a fun new treat we recently tried 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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Hello, DFB Readers! We’re enjoying some rather chilly weather at Disney World. Disney’s Pop Century Resort But here we are, still out in it, checking out everything all over the resort to see what’s new and stay up to date on everything. And now it’s time to see what’s going on at Disney World hotels, so let’s get on with the updates! Boardwalk Food Updates BoardWalk Bakery We tried the Doodle Muffin at Boardwalk Bakery, which is inspired by a Snickerdoodle. The muffin is a vanilla cake muffin with a cinnamon-sugar coating. It’s simple, sure, but it’s both fun AND delicious! Look at that shimmering sugar! If you’re looking to up your muffin game, head over to BoardWalk Bakery now and grab one of these for $3.99. Read Our Full Review of the Doodle Muffin Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP! We are OBSESSED with the Pop Century Minnie Ears we found recently. Look at how GROOVY they are — with their record-ears and fun 60s-inspired bow. They’re so unique! And they have Pop Century’s logo in the middle. Check Out These Ears! If you’re looking to nab these ears, the hotel is the ONLY place you’ll find them right now for $29.99. Now we have to wonder if some of the other value resorts will get new Minnie ears soon — if they do, we’ll let you know! See More Photos Of the Pop Century Minnie Ears Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Basin There is a new Heart-shaped Mickey Valentine’s Day Soap available at Basin. These soaps are $5.99 per 100 grams. Mickey Heart Soaps And here’s a throwback — remember mixtapes? Well, now you can get an Awesome Mix Bath Bomb that looks like a cassette tape. Throwback time! These soaps are $7.99 each. Check Out The NEW Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears That Are Coming Soon to the Disney Parks! Contemporary Merchandise Updates Bayview Gifts If you need a good Disney World 50th Anniversary Guidebook to help you plan your Disney World vacation, the Birnbaum’s Official 2022 Vacation Guide is now available. Need a good guidebook? There’s also a fun Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Puzzle Set that contains three puzzles with a total of 500 pieces. 50th Puzzles! The puzzle is available for $29.99. Disney’s New 50th Anniversary Home Decor is More Expensive Than a Day at the Parks! See It Here! Fantasia You can now get a fun Chef Mickey’s Coloring Book and Crayons Set. Color with Character! You can grab this coloring set for $14.99. Here’s The ‘Star Wars’ Gift You Can Wear EVERY Day! Port Orleans — French Quarter Merchandise Updates Jackson Square Gifts and Desires There’s a new summery Kids Tiana Dress available that has the name of the resort on it. Princess Tiana The dress is $34.99. Check Out Details And Concept Art For Disney’s Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain Retheme! Port Orleans — Riverside Merchandise Updates Fulton’s General Store There’s a new Measuring Cup available — talk about a useful souvenir! It’s available for $24.99. It measures up to two cups and even has one side with milliliters on it! Measuring Cook You can also now get a Riverside Corkcicle that looks like it’s made out of wood. Fun Corkcicle Grab it now for $39.99. See Photos From Port Orleans — French Quarter’s Reopening Saratoga Springs Merchandise Updates The Artist’s Palette We found a new Long Sleeve Saratoga Springs Crop Top for $39.99. Fun crop top There’s also a new Long Sleeve Men’s Saratoga Springs Shirt with a zipper available for $59.99. Men’s Shirt You can even get resort leggings! Here are the Saratoga Springs Leggings. Resort leggings! You can nab a pair of these for $39.99. Check Out Our Review Of Lunch at the Paddock Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort! Old Key West Merchandise Updates Conch Flats General Store We found a 6-pack of Old Key West License Plate Magnets. These are fun! Grab these for $19.99. Here’s Our Review of A 50th Anniversary Comfort Food Treat at Old Key West Those are all the updates we have for now for Disney World hotels, but we’ll be back again soon with more, so don’t go anywhere! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Resort Apparel, A 50th Anniversary Puzzle, and a Fun Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a very busy week in Disney World! Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. We got TONS of announcements and news about upcoming shows, cavalcades, parades, and more! Now let’s get into all the unexpected Disney World news from the week! Star Wars Hotel News The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a fully immersive hotel in Disney World, opening on March 1st, 2022. We got a LOT of surprising news about it this week, so check it out here! Itinerary We finally have a full itinerary of the 2-night stay “aboard” the Starcuiser! Guests with upcoming reservations (in March 2022) for the hotel have the option to view the itinerary in the Disney Parks Play app via the Datapad. It looks like it could be a busy stay with many activity opportunities, like Sabacc (card game) Lessons, Lightsaber Training, and even a fashion show for guests! Day 1 Itinerary Whether you’re planning to experience all there is to offer at the hotel or simply be a spectator, there will be lots to do and see during your stay! Check out the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser itinerary here! Signs We were also surprised to find Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort listed on a Disney Springs bus directory… Disney Springs Bus Directory — Galactic Starcruiser marked a Spot 18 …as well as on a sign above an exit on Osceola Parkway! With the hotel opening soon, it makes sense for Disney to add the resort name to signs to help direct guests. We’re getting closer! We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more signs or Starcruiser additions to Disney World! Check out more photos of the bus sign and road sign here! “Fireworks” Unexpectedly, it looks like a stay at the Galactic Starcruiser will also include a pyro show! To be specific, on the itinerary event CSL Starshow at Bespin, the description lists a “special pyrotechnic display” alongside special music. Day 1 Itinerary Day 2 of the trip also includes an event that includes a “pyrotechnic display,” so it’s possible that guests will be treated to not one, but TWO “fireworks” shows! Read more about the fireworks at the Star Wars hotel here! Map In addition to the itinerary listed in the Disney Parks Play app, guests with upcoming reservations can also check out a map of the hotel! You can take a look at the decks aboard the “ship,” cabins, the Crown of Corellia Dining Room, the “hidden” Engineering Room, Lightsaber Training, and more! Deck 4 You can also take a look at where locations such as the Atrium, Bridge, Sublight Lounge, Launch Pod Dock, and The Chandrila Collection will be. We can’t wait to check it out in person! Take a look at the Galactic Starcruiser map here! Cast Member Costumes And we got a look at the costumes for Cast Members (where they will be called Crew Members) aboard the Galactic Starcruiser! Disney World President Jeff Vahle shared a picture of Cast Members in their costumes on Instagram. Source: @jeffvahle It looks like most of the costumes will incorporate colors of blue, black, and silver, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see all the costumes in detail! Read more about Cast Member Starcruiser costumes here! Cinderella Castle Show It was previously announced that the Cinderella Castle stage show would be returning to Magic Kingdom, with some updates and a new name, and this week Disney announced that Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire will debut on February 25th, 2022! ©Disney This show will feature new elements in celebration of Disney World’s 50th anniversary, including scenes from Disney movies like Tangled, Frozen, and The Princess and the Frog. There will be a new finale too, and you’ll get to see Mickey and friends in their fancy EARidescent outfits! Learn more about the Cinderella Castle stage show here! Frontierland Hoedown Have you heard of the Frontierland Hoedown? Many people haven’t! This fun Magic Kingdom “event” includes Cast Members from all over joining together in Frontierland to dance! Rare characters usually appear too, and it’s a unique chance to see everyone dancing together. Hoedown Happening ©Disney On February 11th, the Frontierland Hoedown will be back near Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe! It will be a bit modified for safety reasons, but you might catch a glimpse of the Country Bears, Clarabelle, and even Chip ‘n’ Dale! Learn more about the Frontierland Hoedown here! Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade There are a number of cavalcades you can see around Disney World and we love them all, but soon a new cavalcade will be making its debut as the biggest one we’ve seen yet! The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade will begin making its way down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom on February 11th, 2022. ©Disney According to Disney, this cavalcade will include characters such as Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book, Merida, Moana, Elena, Clarabelle, the Incredible family and LOTS more! In fact, there will be nearly 30 characters included in the cavalcade! Read more about the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade here! Festival of Fantasy Parade While we love cavalcades, which are basically mini parades, we’re SO excited for the return of the Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom. And now we finally have a date for its triumphant return — March 9th, 2022! Fun fact — this date is actually the parade’s 8 year anniversary of being in Magic Kingdom. Festival of Fantasy Parade This parade features lots of Disney princesses and other favorite Disney characters from movies like The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Peter Pan, and more! Read more about the returning date for the Festival of Fantasy parade here! And that’s not all, folks. We were super surprised to learn that Maleficent, our fave fire-breathing dragon, will also be making her return in the parade! Maleficent is 26 feet tall and 35 feet in length, and she’s quite a sight to see. Festival of Fantasy Parade Maleficent is incredibly detailed and one of the most impressive floats from the parade, so you don’t want to miss her making her way down Main Street, U.S.A.! Maleficent will return to the Festival of Fantasy parade! 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden News Disney also released lots of news about the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! While a lot is returning from previous years, there are some new things coming too. One new thing will be an entrance display featuring a Goofy topiary with a birthday cake, a fragrant garden presented by Scentsy, and new Seven Dwarfs topiaries to join Snow White in the Germany pavilion. 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival There will also be new menu items at The Citrus Blossom, Magnolia Terrace, and Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina. We’ll be watching closely for more announcements! Here are all the new things coming to the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Genie+ Meet-and-Greets Genie+ is the paid replacement service for the FastPass+, and paying $15 per day, per person grants guests Genie+ access to over 30 Disney World Lightning Lanes. And now — four modified character meet-and-greets have joined that list! Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall If you purchase Genie+ and want to skip the standby line for these characters, you can now book a Lightning Lane in Magic Kingdom for Mickey at Town Square Theater, Princess Tiana, Cinderella, and two Visiting Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall, and Olaf in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Check out how to book the new Genie+ character meet-and-greets! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Update Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a highly anticipated new ride coming to EPCOT in the summer of 2022! This omnicoaster will feature ride vehicles that rotate 360 degrees so that riders can see every part of the ride. And this week we were super excited to catch a glimpse of the Nova Corps Starblaster ship being installed! New thingy This ship will be a HUGE centerpiece for the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion, and we can’t wait to see the construction walls go down! Here are more photos of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind addition! Park Pass Reservations Through 2024 Disney World introduced the Park Pass Reservation System when they reopened in July 2020, following the closure due to the global pandemic. This system requires guests to schedule park passes before they can enter a Disney Park, and many people have been wondering how long this system will be in place. Well, we kind of got an answer this week when we discovered Disney’s Park Pass Calendar now extends all the way through January 2024. ©Disney Even if you have tickets or an Annual Pass, you still need a park pass to enter a park, and don’t wait too long to book because passes have run out in the past! So if you’re planning a trip before 2024, you can probably assume you’ll need to schedule park reservations. Read more about the Park Pass Reservation calendar extended through 2024. Unusual Crowds January is frequently one of the less busy months in Disney World, but this week may have proved us wrong. On Monday, we were really surprised by how packed Magic Kingdom was, and these crowds have persisted throughout the week! Monday’s Crowds Despite the cold and rainy weather this week, the crowds seemed to remain strong, and it’s a good reminder that nothing is ever guaranteed in Disney World! Click here to see photos of HUGE crowds on Monday! Phew, that was a lot of unexpected news this week! You never know what Disney will announce in one week. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Going to EPCOT soon? Check out the 2022 Ultimate Guide to EPCOT! 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 news surprised you the most this week? 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Love is in the air at Disneyland! Valentine’s Day Linzer Cookie Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, and just like it does with every other holiday, Disneyland knows how to celebrate! There’s a ton of stuff coming to Disneyland to celebrate love, like these glittery Minnie ears, and we’re so excited to announce that they’re finally here! We caught wind of these ears a little while ago, and were instantly hyped to find them in the parks, and today is the day! These super cute, super PINK glittery Minnie ears have arrived in Disneyland! Love is in the air! These ears are covered in pink sequins sprinkled with white hearts and have a big pink bow in the center! Minnie herself would be so happy to see so much pink in one place! Pretty in Pink! These ears are $29.99, and are out now! Pink Valentine’s Minnie Ears! We can’t wait to keep finding more Valentine’s Day stuff in the Disney Parks! Disney said that the ears will be in both Disneyland and Disney World, so we’ll be on the lookout for them on the east coast! We’re always staying up to date on all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Here’s how to order Disney-themed roses for Valentine’s Day! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you like these Pink Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: These NEW Minnie Ears at Disneyland Made Us Believe in Love at First Sight! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some BIG changes coming to the Disney Parks this year! Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom We’ve been bringing you updates about things like the Star Wars hotel and the Splash Mountain Transformation, and we even shared a recent update on a new Toy Story restaurant! Today we’re back with a look at all the areas of Disney World that are currently under construction — let’s check it out! Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain This popular Frontierland ride has been closed for routine maintenance since the beginning of January — something pretty common among water rides in the winter. This week it looked like crews were still hard at work on scaffolding near the top of the mountain… Splash Mountain Construction …and working on updates down at ground level, too. Construction continues! Since this routine maintenance has nothing to do with the Princess and the Frog re-theme, you can expect the ride to reopen on February 10th, 2022. Learn More About the Temporary Closure of Splash Mountain Here! TRON: Lightcycle Run We’ve seen a decent amount of progress on this attraction lately! TRON: Lightcycle Run was first announced back in 2019, and crews are still making moves to get this rollercoaster built! TRON construction! Looks like they’re still working on the canopy part of the structure. More progress! We still don’t have an official opening date for this attraction, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for updates! EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ve got a SERIOUSLY exciting update this week for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Up until recently, seeing progress on this attraction felt like watching paint dry (maybe because that’s literally what we were doing!) but crews have started to build the Nova Corps Starblaster ship. It’s SO big! The ship is going to be a huge marker for the entrance of the attraction — you won’t be able to miss it! Whoa Cosmic Rewind is scheduled to open during summer 2022, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed! Click Here if You Want to See Our First Look INSIDE the Guardians Ride! World Celebration Oh, EPCOT construction. You’ve been around so long you (unfortunately) feel like part of the park at this point. World Celebration might as well be called “Wall Celebration” but we did see some new scaffolding go up where Mouse Gear was! New scaffolding! Disney is still keeping guests in the dark about what will be located here, though, and we have no expected completion date. Starbucks Nobody panic — you can still get Starbucks at EPCOT. The grassy area near Starbucks, though, was walled off with a green tarp! Wonder what’s going on? We aren’t sure what Disney is up to behind this green wall but you can bet we’ll be looking out for updates! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop Doors to the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop were closed when we visited this week! The gift shop by Toy Story Mania has closed Cast Members couldn’t confirm the reason for the closure or how long it would remain closed for, but maybe it has something to do with Jessie’s Trading Post, the new addition which is reported to be “full of the coolest toys and finest souvenirs.” Sounds like a gift shop to us! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dinosaur! The last time we stopped by this attraction, we saw the famous Disney construction bushes near the entrance, but we weren’t quite sure why! On our most recent trip, the fountain at the entrance was drained. What could this mean? It looks like our friend Alador could use a touch-up, so perhaps the fountain was drained to prepare for some painting! Possible painting going on here! We’ll keep an eye on this project and let you know if we have an update! Disney Resorts & More Disney’s Yacht Club Resort We took a stroll around Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and spotted some exterior cleaning and painting going on. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort It looks like this is just routine maintenance, but we will let you know if we see any big changes! Disney’s Skyliner The Disney Skyliner has had its share of headlines since it was first opened, and this week was no different with the closure of one route that affected EPCOT, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Closed Skyliner route BUT — we are happy to report that this Skyliner route is open once again! Open and ready for ya! The newest form of Disney transportation was closed for routine maintenance. And that’s it for the construction update for this week! Things are constantly changing around Disney World, so be sure to check back here for the latest updates! Click Here to See 11 Dates You Should Know if You’re a Disney World Fan! 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. Does any of the Disney World construction affect your plans? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: BIG Construction Updates That Could Impact Your Next Disney World Trip! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Harambe Market is one of the more underrated spots in the park, featuring a wide range of delicious options! Since its reopening in late 2020, we’ve been wowed by the delicious ribs and chicken, salads, and cocktails we found at this spot (keep an eye for that shave ice cart, it pops up every now and then!). Harambe Market Recently, we stopped by Harambe Market to try out one of their vegetarian options! We’re trying the Hot Link Bowl, which features Plant-Based Sausage, Cilantro Rice, Mixed Greens, and Salsa and is available for $12.99! The Hot Link Bowl! To be honest folks, this one didn’t work for us. The sausage was a little bit grainy and dry and wasn’t as crisp on the outside as it appears. The sweetness of the salad dressing didn’t really mix with the spicy sausage either, so the dish just didn’t mesh together well. This one just wasn’t a winner for us! On top of that, the cilantro rice didn’t have much of a cilantro flavor (as you can see, this dish was a bit of a hot mess all around). Issues aside, the meal wasn’t absolutely terrible, especially if you are used to the taste and texture plant-based meat. This is a filling vegetarian option in Animal Kingdom and could come in handy if you can’t find another vegetarian dish you like! However, there are some better vegetarian options around the park, especially the Vegetable Tikka Masala at Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes (which is the quick service, not the table service one) and the Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl over at Satu’li Canteen. Satu’li Canteen Not every Disney dish can be a winner! We’re sad to see that this wasn’t as delicious as we expected, but we’re glad that we grabbed it so we could tell you all about it. It’s far from the worst thing we’ve ever had at Disney World, but it definitely wasn’t one of the best. Stay tuned for more food reviews from the Disney parks! Can a VEGAN Meatball Sub Deliver on Flavor in Disney World? We’ve Got Our Answer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the worst dish you’ve ever tried in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney World, We Know You Can Do Plant-Based Food MUCH Better Than This! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Magical Express was recently discontinued at the start of 2022…but we just spotted a trace of this piece of Disney history in the parks! We’ll miss you, Magical Express Disney’s Magical Express was the complimentary ground transportation service that took Disney World hotel guests to and from Orlando International Airport. The company that provided the service, Mears, now offers a similar paid option for guests, in addition to several other ground transportation services that are available for a fee. But there is still a trace of Disney’s Magical Express left in the parks (for now, at least!) that allows fans the chance to take home a reminder of this piece of Disney history! While visiting EPCOT today, we spotted the Disney World Transportation 3-Piece Bus Set. This set of three toy buses isn’t new, but it caught our eye for another reason. The set includes a Disney Cruise Line bus, a standard Disney World transportation bus, plus, drum roll please… Disney World Transportation Toy Bus Set …a Magical Express bus! These sets have been around for a while, so it looks like Disney just hasn’t swapped out the now-extinct bus for another model yet. But if you’re looking for a way to commemorate all of your past trips to and from the airport on the Magical Express, here’s your chance! We Miss You Already, Magical Express! We’ll be keeping an eye out for any other fun merchandise in the parks — whether it’s new or just nostalgic — so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World updates! PHOTOS: The New Magical Express Replacement Buses at Disney World Look Very Familiar Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you plan to get from the airport to your hotel on your next Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post Magical Express Fans Can Still Buy a Piece of History in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning to visit Disney World in March of 2022? That month will mark the start of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, the opening of the Star Wars Hotel (Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser), and the return of the Festival of Fantasy Parade. Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. Well if you’re heading to Disney World in March, you’ll need to set up those hotel arrangements, buy your tickets, make Park Passes, and make dining reservations too. You’ll also need to figure out just how to get to Disney World. If you’re thinking of flying to Disney World in March and wondering how much that would cost, we’ve got you covered! Today we’re breaking down what you need to know. Our Method Just as we’ve done in past months, we’ll be using a particular method to calculate our average flight costs. Here’s a summary of what we’ve done. First, we only looked at flights from a limited number of airports in the United States to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in March of 2022. We’ve also only looked at flights from a limited number of airlines. There are a lot of airports and airlines out there, and if we looked at every single one we could all be here for a WHILE. When it comes to the dates, the price of a flight to Orlando can vary greatly depending on what days you choose to fly. For our research, we looked at what the flights would cost for a trip departing on Thursday, March 24th, and returning on Monday, March 28th. ©Google Flights This set of days had some more averagely priced dates as well as some cheaper days. This was based on the prices of flights obtained from Google Flights from New York (specifically JFK airport) to MCO. Note that some days in that month were priced much higher, while others had spans of time with more dates priced at lesser amounts. With some schools going on Spring Break during that time, it can get busy and expensive so that’s something to keep in mind. Airport Keep in mind that the Springtime Surprise Weekend from runDisney takes place later in the month (from March 31st through April 3rd), so that can impact prices during that time. Again, just keep in mind that the dates of a trip can greatly affect travel prices! For this post (except for the flights from Southwest Airlines) we once again used Google Flights to get our prices and information. Bear in mind that Google Flights and our prices obtained from there just show a snapshot of what the prices look like. Flight costs change a LOT so they may be very different when you go to book your trip. 50th Anniversary Decor at the Orlando Airport A few other housekeeping matters. For this post, we only looked at a pure price comparison. Just remember that airlines and different types of tickets from those airlines can come with their own benefits and drawbacks. Certain tickets might be less expensive but come with fewer benefits. Other tickets might be more expensive, but they might have perks like seat selection and more. What ticket and airline is best for you will depend on what you’re looking for. Also, we wanted to mention that the prices we’re sharing below are generally just the base ticket prices. You might find that the cost is more expensive when you go to book your trip because of additional fees or taxes. A few other things to keep in mind: For our searches, we looked for the least expensive combination of flights (cheapest departing and cheapest returning flight). We also looked for the same combination but for the most expensive flights. These flight times and schedules might not work for you. They might not be at convenient times, might have too many layovers for your comfort, etc. For Southwest Airlines, we only looked at the “Wanna Get Away” tickets. There are other ticket types available so keep that in mind. For airlines other than Southwest, we used Google Flights to get the estimated costs. The actual cost of your flight might be different once you actually go book it on the appropriate travel website. We tried to limit our flight picks to the ones that arrive on the same day of their departure. All of these ticket prices are just for 1 person. Orlando International Airport Okay — enough housekeeping — let’s get into the flight costs! New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $164.42 from LGA (taxes and fees add an additional $41.53) Most expensive combination of flights: $543.96 round trip from LGA (taxes and fees add about $88 more to this cost) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $128 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $1,126 round trip from JFK (Note that there were several more expensive flights to and from Newark Liberty International Airport) United: Cheapest combination of flights: $320 round trip from LGA (There were a lot of other cheaper flights, but they departed from Newark Liberty International Airport or arrived on a subsequent day) Most expensive combination of flights: $793 round trip from LGA (There were also some more expensive flights from Newark Liberty International Airport) American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $185 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $746 round trip from JFK (Note that one flight was from JetBlue) Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $117 round trip from LGA Most expensive combination of flights: $533 round trip from LGA Airport Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $286.29 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $73.17) Most expensive combination of flights: $759.78 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $104.18) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $417 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,646 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $401 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $898 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $395 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $989 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $257 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $539 round trip Inside an airplane Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $279.78 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $72.68) Most expensive combination of flights: $570.01 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $89.95) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights:$346 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $1,456 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $333 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $991 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $337 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $977 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $232 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $461 round trip Airplane Dallas (Love Field – DAL, or Fort Worth – DFW) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $197.92 round trip from DAL (taxes and fees are an additional $53.04) Most expensive combination of flights: $512.33 round trip from DAL (taxes and fees are an additional $76.62) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $374 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $2,174 round trip from DFW United: Cheapest combination of flights: $290 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $759 round trip from DFW American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $242 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $670 round trip from DFW Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $134 round trip from DFW Most expensive combination of flights: $283 round trip from DFW Where to? Atlanta (ATL) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $119.78 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $47.18) Most expensive combination of flights: $407.22 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $77.74) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $183 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $398 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $339 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $746 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $179 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $774 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $124 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $554 round trip Southwest Disney Plane Denver (DEN) Southwest: Cheapest combination of flights: $301.17 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $56.29) Most expensive combination of flights: $759.78 round trip (taxes and fees are an additional $99.68) Delta: Cheapest combination of flights: $392 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $956 round trip United: Cheapest combination of flights: $352 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $841 round trip American Airlines: Cheapest combination of flights: $434 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $847 round trip Spirit: Cheapest combination of flights: $309 round trip Most expensive combination of flights: $463 round trip Southwest 50th Plane Overall, the average price to fly to Disney World in March of 2022 (using our specific method outlined above) ranged from about $272 on the cheaper side, up to about $806 in terms of the more expensive options. This is more expensive than the flights we had looked at for select dates in February, but again things can vary greatly depending on when you choose to visit, what airline you use, etc. Always double-check your flight information before you leave! Please note, these are just averages and estimates based on the method we used. The actual cost of your flight to Orlando may be very different. Finding all of this trip planning a little too stressful? Well, you don’t have to set up your trip on your own! Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations to get their help! Their team has tons of experience planning trips to Disney World. They can help you plan yours and their services are totally FREE! We’ll continue to look for more travel news for things that could impact your Disney World trip. Check back with us for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see what you need to know about the Omicron COVID-19 variant and Disney World. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be traveling to Disney World in March? Tell us in the comments! The post The Average Cost to Fly to Orlando in March 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mears Connect is the paid successor to Walt Disney World’s free Magical Express airport transportation. For many years Disney provided free transportation from the Orlando International Airport to their Florida Resorts via the Magical Express. For most of this time period luggage transfer direct to your room was included. You checked your bags at your […] The post Mears Connect Disney World Airport Transportation Review appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

The cold may not bother Queen Elsa, but it DEFINITELY bothers us! Hey Elsa, can you take these freezing cold temperatures back to Arendelle and out of Florida, please? We miss the sunny, tropical Florida we know and love! We’re FROZEN! Admittedly, it is winter time, so we always expect the temperatures to cool down in January and February, but now it seems Florida is setting records with this cold weather, and we just can’t let it go! According to a weather report on the local Fox35 Orlando website, Floridians are waking up to some of the coldest temperatures in YEARS! It’s been four years since it’s been this cold in Central Florida. It’s so cold out that Disney has heaters outside! In fact, it was so chilly in the morning that temperatures were reportedly down in the 20s and 30s. No matter where you live, 20° is COLD! In some parts of Orlando, reporters were even tracking a Freeze Warning! If you live near Orlando, you might want to cover your plants outside to avoid frost! Disney is even placing frost covers on their plants! Of course, Florida weather is predictably unpredictable, and all you have to do is look ahead to later in the week for proof. By Thursday, the temperature is expected to reach 80°. Talk about CRAZY weather! This weather is like a rollercoaster! If you’re headed to Disney World or live in the area, stay warm! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! The Most EXTREME Weather Ever Seen at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disney World during the winter? Let us know in the comments! The post Um, Disney World? You're Not Supposed to Be THIS Cold! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Back in October 2021, Disney World kicked off its 18-month long 50th Anniversary celebration! Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom In honor of the celebration, we’ve seen a TON of new things pop up around the parks and resorts. That includes new merchandise, entertainment, decor, and, of course, ALLLLL of the snacks! Some of the specialty snacks aren’t scheduled to be around for the entire 18-month celebration. In fact, we’ve already seen a bunch of anniversary treats disappear AND a group of new ones make their debut. And now we’ve got another new celebratory treat to add to our must-try list! Over in Disney Springs, Vivoli il Gelato is serving up a new 50th-anniversary snack that sounds super RICH…in more ways than one! Vivoli il Gelato The Cookies and Cream Luxe Shake is a twist on a classic cookies and cream shake that’s topped with edible gold! ©Vivoli il Gelato This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this fancy topping at Vivoli il Gelato. Back at the start of the celebration, they released another 50th-themed shake called the Golden Jubilee, which was a white chocolate hazelnut shake topped with — you guessed it — edible gold! Golden Jubilee If you’re looking for a pretty dessert to add a little extra sparkle to your Instagram feed, swing by Vivoli il Gelato to try out the Cookies and Cream Luxe. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for new additions to the menus around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! 50 Foods to Eat in Disney World for the 50th Anniversary (That AREN’T Covered in Glitter!) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite 50th-anniversary snack? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Disney World Dessert Sounds SUPER Rich...In More Ways Than One! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know it’s only January, but we’re already looking forward to Halloween! You’re jokin’, you’re jokin’, I can’t believe my eyes! There’s so much to love about Halloween, especially if you’re a Disney fan. There’s Disney After Hours Boo Bash, all of the spooky snacks, and of course, our favorite villains always come out to play. We just found another reason to be extra excited for Halloween this year, and it has something to do with three iconic witch sisters. We’ve already had a first look at what the sequel to Hocus Pocus was going to look like, and earlier this week, Bette Midler announced via her Twitter that production had wrapped on the movie. Now, we have an official release date! Hocus Pocus 2 will premiere on Disney+ on Halloween this year! As if Halloween couldn’t get any better, we now have a spooky new movie to look forward to! Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimi will all be reprising their roles as the Sanderson Sisters for this movie, and they will be joined by Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, Hannah Waddingham, Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, Belissa Escobedo, Doug Jones, Juju Brenner, Froy Gutierrez, Taylor Henderson and Nina Kitchen. ©Disney The sequel will follow three young women who accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back, and have to stop the trio from wreaking havoc on Salem. The movie is directed by Anne Fletcher with a script by Jen D’Angelo. Hocus Pocus Cupcakes We can’t wait to see what the Sanderson Sisters get up to this Halloween, so save the date for this exciting sequel! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see a First Look at Hocus Pocus 2! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Hocus Pocus 2? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN 'Hocus Pocus 2' is Set to Premiere on Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of different rides in Disney World. Some are nice and slow. Others will jostle you around a bit but aren’t too intense. Some will give you a bit of that thrill factor. And others will truly have you screaming! Thunder Mountain Not all rides are created equal, and if you struggle with motion sickness, there are a few at Walt Disney World that you’ll probably want to avoid! We made a list of eight that you’ll likely want to steer clear of if your stomach tends to get queasy with too much motion. A quick disclaimer to start us off: everyone is a little different when it comes to motion sickness! What makes our heads spin really badly might not affect you at all, so keep that in mind! The rides we chose for this list are just some with the worst reputations for motion sickness. 1. Mission: SPACE Mission: SPACE, located in EPCOT, turns guests into astronaut recruits and has them board a shuttle simulator and launch into space! We’re guessing you can already see how this might be bad for those prone to motion sickness? Mission: SPACE There are two options for this ride: the green side and the orange side. What side you pick here is VERY important. The main difference between them is the level of intensity. Green or Orange? The green side is not as intense and doesn’t include spinning. It’s more family-friendly, but still uses a motion simulator that “offers light movement.” It’s “less likely” to cause motion sickness, but you’ll still want to be cautious if general motion simulators can get you sick. Inside Mission Space The orange side is probably a no-go for most people prone to motion sickness. On the orange side, the attraction uses a centrifuge that spins and tilts. This helps the ride simulate the speed and G-forces of being in a space shuttle! Disney’s own website notes that guests who wish to experience the Orange side should be free of motion sickness. So yeah, if Disney’s fully warning you of this, you may want to heed their warning (at least that’s what we think!). Mission Space You may be fine going with the slightly less intense green side, but if you’re really prone to motion sickness we’d recommend skipping both! Click here to see a full list of the thrill rides in Disney World! 2. Star Tours — The Adventures Continue One of the worst things for motion sickness is motion simulation/simulators, and that’s exactly what Star Tours — The Adventures Continue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is all about. Guests on this ride are buckled into a ship that’s meant to take them on a tour of the Star Wars galaxy, but — spoiler alert!! — things go a little awry. (Don’t they always.) Star Tours Entrance The ride is a simulator that includes sudden drops (with that sinking feeling in your stomach!) and bumpy crashes. And to top it all off, the ride is a 3-D experience, which can make things even WORSE for those with motion sickness! Star Tours One of the worst (or best, depending on your perspective!) parts of the ride can be the “jumps to lightspeed.” Those can happen a few times in this ride. When they take place, the “ship” simulates very fast, sudden forward. Star Tours You’re going to see a trend on this list that the simulation rides (Star Tours and Mission: Space included) are some of the worst for queasiness! In this case, you might just be better off watching a Star Wars movie at home, enjoying some popcorn, and skipping the motion sickness. If you do hop on this ride and are prone to motion sickness, may the Force be with you. Click here to take a look at the Star Wars item you’ll literally use every single day! 3. Mad Tea Party Mad Tea Party in Magic Kingdom is an outdoor ride where guests sit inside teacups and spin in circles, both in place and around the other cups — a true recipe for success for those prone to dizziness, no?! (For a person who is prone to motion sickness, you could say it’s not their cup of tea — get it? ) Mad Tea Party It’s a classic ride though, and one that many might want the memory of having been on (and the photos to prove it). If you simply MUST go on this ride, then you’ll want to be cautious about who you pick to ride with you! Depending on who you’re riding with, this ride may not be as bad for motion sickness as some others. You’ll have control of how much your cup spins in place, but not over the movement in circles around other teacups. You Teacup Awaits If you can convince everyone in your group to *pretty please* not spin quite so much, this ride might be tolerable for you! Still, there is a good amount of spinning involved, even if you don’t spin your own teacup at all around itself. So maybe take a look at it from the outside and watch for a bit. If the spinning around the room seems like it’ll be too much for you, even if your teacup is not spinning on itself, then move on! Teacups Just as a note — a sort-of similar ride is Alien Swirling Saucers in Hollywood Studios, which involves a decent amount of spinning as well, though it is somewhat different in structure and guests do not have control of any spinning in their own vehicle. Click here to see what your favorite Disney World ride says about you! 4. Avatar Flight of Passage This one is another 3-D motion simulation ride! In Avatar Flight of Passage, located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll sit on a motorcycle–type seat with restraints on your back. Flight of Passage ride vehicles When the ride begins, it’s a full-view simulation of riding a banshee (the flying animals in Avatar) through mountains, over open water, and through forests. There are simulated quick turns and sharp drops as well. If you think you’d be sick riding a flying horse (sorry Pegasus!), this ride is probably not for you. Flight of Passage loading bikes Another thing about this ride that can make your stomach a little queasy is at the very beginning when the restraints come up on your back and sort of lock you in. The ride “scans” you to link you to an avatar, and it vibrates a little. Usually, it’s fine, but if you get stuck waiting for a while before the ride begins, the vibration can get to be a bit much or you might start to feel queasy! Click here to learn more about Pandora — The World of Avatar 5. Astro Orbiter If you’re not familiar with this ride, think Dumbo the Flying Elephant or the Magic Carpets of Aladdin but higher! Astro Orbiter (located in Magic Kingdom) is the same idea — guests spin around a central point and have the option of moving their vehicle up or down. There It Is at the End! All three of these rides could be bad for queasy stomachs and dizziness, but the height of Astro Orbiter can make it a little worse than the others. Plus it just feels like it goes so fast! Astro Orbiter Guests go up to this ride in an elevator because it’s raised pretty high up. Heights + spinning = not a great experience if you get motion sickness. If you want the same feel with a little less risk, maybe stick to Dumbo! Click here to see our ultimate guide to Magic Kingdom! 6. Space Mountain Oh, Space Mountain, how some of us love you! But oh, Space Mountain, how you also sometimes make us feel quite ill! This classic in Magic Kingdom is a high-speed roller coaster in the dark, with sudden drops, jerky turns, loud noises, and some repeated spinning. Space Mountain We think the main issue with this one is the jerky-ness of the ride in general, coupled with the fact that it’s in the dark and does have some fast motions. Honestly, even experienced riders can get headaches from the fast, unexpected turns. Ready to Board? If moving through dark spaces in a jerky fashion with loud music and sudden drops sounds like a recipe for disaster with you and your motion sickness, then this is probably a skip for you. Click 10,000 fans voted on the best Disney World mountain — do you agree? 7. DINOSAUR DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a fast, jerky ride through the jungles of the late Cretaceous period. Picture yourself riding a fast jeep through very rocky terrain surrounded by loud sounds, lights, and dinosaurs. DINOSAUR The ride vehicle starts and stops quickly and takes some sharp turns. This ride is also pretty dark, so not being able to see the track in front of you could mean those quick turns might catch you off-guard. Get Ready! In the pre-show, the host “hacks” into locked coordinates to send you on this exciting ride, but if you’re prone to motion sickness, you might want to keep those coordinates locked and skip this one. 24,000 Disney fans ranked every ride in Animal Kingdom! Click here to see the results! 8. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Repeated fast drops straight down and sudden movements that pull you straight up is what makes The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (in Disney’s Hollywood Studios) a recipe for motion sickness disaster. Hope the elevator works! If that flipping feeling in your stomach makes you queasy, this is NOT the ride for you. This ride simulates a broken elevator, “dropping” the ride vehicle down several stories and then pulling them up again to repeat the thrilling fall. Tower of Terror But we think the ride queue and pre-show are worth the trip, so you might want to consider walking through and then ducking out the “chicken door” right before the ride actually begins if you think it’ll make you sick! Click here to see the best and worst lines to be stuck in at Disney World! Some Honorable Mentions: These rides didn’t make our top list, but if you get pretty bad motion sickness, you might still want to avoid them! Expedition Everest, Animal Kingdom. Dangers: fast turns and a long, fast section where your vehicle goes backward in the dark Test Track, EPCOT. Dangers: high speeds, fast turns, sudden stopping Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith, Hollywood Studios. Dangers: goes upside down, fast turns in the dark Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Magic Kingdom. Dangers: spinning in one section of the ride (optional! you can control the spinning most of the time) and a section of the ride goes through a tunnel with spinning stars Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Hollywood Studios. Dangers: jerky turns, fast stops Dumbo and Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Magic Kingdom. Dangers: spinning, though not as bad as some other attractions Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster That’s our list of Disney World rides that you may want to avoid if you’re prone to motion sickness! Remember that there are plenty of more “tame” rides throughout the parks that you can enjoy just as much (and probably more if they won’t make you sick!) as these! Keep following DFB for all the info about Disney park rides! It’s now EASIER to handle being sick in Disney World — click here to learn why! 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 World ride would you recommend skipping to someone who is prone to motion sickness? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Attention Pixar fans! If you’re looking for new and creative ways to celebrate your favorite Pixar stories and the fabulous styles inspired by these beloved films during a visit to Disney Parks - or wherever you may be - then, you’ll want to check out the new @PixarStyle on Instagram.View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan has been on pause since Disney World shut down in March of 2020. Dining Plan Credits Could Not Only Be Used at Restaurants, but at EPCOT Festivals, Too! Disney has said the Dining Plan will return in the future, but hasn’t mentioned a specific timeline or if it will even return in the same form. We may have received some clues that an announcement about the Dining Plan could be coming soon, and many of our readers think it could be returning this year. But, when the Dining Plan returns, will it be a better deal than it was before? Let’s take a look! What is the Disney Dining Plan? First of all — what is the Disney Dining Plan? If you don’t know, the Dining Plan was a way to pay for all of your food before your Disney World vacation. Under the previous system, the Dining Plan was pre-purchased and added on to your Disney Vacation Package. Under the previous requirements, guests had to be staying on a Vacation Package at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel (which includes park tickets for each guest for a certain minimum amount of days) to use the Dining Plan, and it did not apply to guests staying at non-Disney-owned hotels on property like the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resorts or Shades of Green. ©Disney Basically, this was a way to pay for all of your food in advance of your vacation so you didn’t even need to think about money or budgeting when it comes to meals (except for the gratuity at Table Service restaurants or any food you wanted in addition to the ones included in the plan). If you bought the Dining Plan, all you have to do when you arrived at Disney World was head to a restaurant on the list, eat, scan your card, and (if applicable) pay gratuity. Instead of paying for the meals during your trip and worrying about budgeting out each individual item, etc. the Dining Plan provided you with a certain number of credits which you would then redeem to pay for your food during your trip. Dinner Spread at Space 220 Before the Disney Dining Plan was put on pause, there were several different options you could choose from for your vacation based on what would fit your group’s needs. Here’s what was included in each plan: **Note that these allotments are per day** Quick Service Dining Plan: Two quick service meals (entrée or combo meal at lunch and dinner and a beverage) Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their quick service and table service meal. Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine within their meal entitlement. Two snacks One Resort refillable drink mug per person, per package 2020 Cost: $55 per night ages 10 and up $26 per night ages 3 to 9 Satu’li Canteen Spread Standard Dining Plan: One table service entrée, dessert (lunch and dinner only), OR full buffet One quick service meal, including entrée OR combo meal Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their quick service and table service meal. Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine within their meal entitlement. Two snacks from a wide variety of options One Resort refillable drink mug per person, per package 2020 Cost: $78.01 per night ages 10 and up $30.51 per night ages 3 to 9 Biergarten Spread Disney Dining Plan Plus: Two meals of any combination at quick service or table service restaurants per night of stay: Table service meals include one table service entrée, dessert (lunch and dinner only), OR full buffet Quick service meals include one quick service meal, including entrée OR combo meal Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their quick service and table service meal. Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine within their meal entitlement. Two snacks or non-alcoholic drinks per night of stay One Resort refillable drink mug per person, per package 2020 Cost: $94.61 per night ages 10 and up $35.01 per night ages 3 to 9 Casey’s Corner Spread Disney Deluxe Dining Plan: Three table service or quick service meals: Table service includes appetizer, entrée, and dessert (lunch and dinner), OR full buffet Quick service includes entrée OR combo meal Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their quick service and table service meal. Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine within their meal entitlement. Two snacks from a wide variety of options One resort refillable drink mug per person, per package 2020 Cost: $119 per night ages 10 and up $47.50 per night ages 3 to 9 California Grill Spread That’s what Dining Plans looked like when we last saw them. But things could change when they return. Click here to see our page full of info about the Dining Plan! When the Dining Plan Does Return Will It Be a Better Value? Will the Dining Plan be a better (or worse) value when it returns? Disney hasn’t announced very many details about the return of the Dining Plan, but here are some observations we’ve made based on other things Disney has done recently. Recently, when Disney World has brought things back that were on pause, they have brought some of them back at a higher price point. For example, we saw price increases on things like Annual Passes and even the replacement of the free FastPass+ service with the paid Disney Genie+ service. Disney World Annual Pass We’ve also seen hundreds of menu prices increases all around Disney World’s restaurants. Lots of items — from DOLE Whips to popcorn refills — have seen a little bump in price. We could see the Dining Plan cost more when it returns, as the food now costs more than it did the last time the Dining Plan was available. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Dining Plan will be a worse value than it was before. Part of it could just reflect the increase in cost of items across property. But, Disney could also potentially bring the Dining Plan back and make it more enticing by adding more perks or modifying things that would work on guests’ favor. We’re not saying this is something that will happen, but it is within the realm of possibilities. Disney does surprise us sometimes! We’ll just have to wait and see what Disney ultimately decides to do. Flame Tree BBQ Menu The value of the Dining Plan might also be called into question with the now more popular use of prix fixe menu options around Disney World. Places like La Crêperie de Paris offer prix fixe options for a lower cost than a lot of other Table Service spots, like Cinderella’s Royal Table, so will it still be considered the same level credit-wise as other similar restaurants? La Crêperie de Paris We also recently saw California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort switch to a prix fixe menu for the 50th Anniversary. Prix fixe meals usually set pricing at the highest level possible out of the options available for guests to choose. For example, you could choose the cheapest food items on the prix fixe menu (the ones that would normally cost the least and/or that are the cheapest for Disney to make), but with a prix fixe menu, it will cost the same as the food items that would be the most expensive to order otherwise or for Disney to make. Disney (and other spots) generally price those prix fixe menus on the higher end so they can cover those high-cost items. It’s the same idea, in a way, as the Dining Plan itself, where you pay a set amount for meals at certain participating locations. Your credit might include an entree and dessert, let’s say. You could pick the combination of those items that costs Disney the least to make (and would likely cost you the least if ordered on their own) or the most expensive ones. Either way, under the Dining Plan, you’d be redeeming 1 credit (or whatever applies) for that meal. Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons at California Grill Disney prices prix fixe meals and the Dining Plan at a higher level to cover those high cost items. If you order the least expensive items to make on the menu under the prix fixe or Disney Dining Plan scenario, Disney is actually making money (which they likely do in many scenarios assuming every single guest doesn’t order the most expensive thing included in these plans). Prix fixe meals coupled with the Dining Plan can actually be a good thing in terms of value though! Prix fixe meals actually force you to get more value out of the Dining Plan since you would’ve paid the highest cost possible even if you chose the food items that are the least expensive to make at a restaurant. So, more prix fixe restaurants in Disney World actually should mean the Dining Plan will become a better value for most people. Be Our Guest is Now All Prix Fixe As for signature dining in Disney World, will we see Disney change the credit amount for restaurants? Disney could reintroduce the Dining Plan with restaurants that used to be one credit now costing two credits. This would make the Dining Plan a worse value than before. But, the opposite could happen as well — restaurants that used to be two credits could now only cost one, making the Dining Plan a better value. Truly, anything is possible here. Le Cellier And, we are interested to see how Disney handles their current situation with some hard-to-get dining reservations. Some Table Service restaurants can be incredibly challenging to get a spot at. A general lack of available dining reservations has been a bit of a hot-button topic and several readers have reached out to us with some concerns. What if you pay for a plan that includes Table Service restaurants, but you can’t get any reservations? Based on the searches we’ve done, we’ve found that reservations are available, but you might not find them for the places you’re hoping to visit. Presumably that wouldn’t impact Disney’s arrangements, but if Table Service reservations do become so difficult to come across that you can’t find ANY (or at least you couldn’t find any for the park you’ll be visiting or hotel you’ll be staying at), then we might be in a different situation. Cinderella’s Royal Table is a Tough Reservation to Get Could Disney possibly allow people with the Dining Plan to have priority/earlier access when it comes to making reservations? Earlier than the timeframe already provided for those staying at a Disney World hotel? Space 220 Can Also Be a Hard Reservation to Snag Let’s also not forget that some menus have become smaller around Disney World since the pandemic began. For example, Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom had 10 entrées on the menu in 2019… Entrée Menu in October of 2019 …and now they only have 7 entrées. ©Disney And the same can be said for 50’s Prime Time Café in Hollywood Studios. In 2019, there were 10 entrées available… 50’s PrimeTime Cafe Menu August 2019 …and now, there are only 7 entrées available. ©Disney So, will this be taken into account when it comes to the return of the Dining Plan? Now that there are fewer options available at some spots, the price of the plan could reflect that. Tiffins With so many changes since we last saw the Dining Plan, it will be interesting to see how and when Disney brings it back. Will it look exactly the same? Will it get a complete overhaul, including new prices? Or will it look familiar with just a few modifications? There’s a lot that’s still unknown. We’ll be on the lookout for updates or any news regarding the Disney Dining Plan, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see why Disney World’s latest price increases might be a clue about the future of the Disney Dining Plan! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you use the Disney Dining Plan on your vacation when it was available? Let us know in the comments! The post When the Disney Dining Plan Comes Back, Will It Be A Better Deal Than Before? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Traveling to Disney World for vacation?! How EXCITING! But before you hit up your favorite rides and feast on your favorite snacks, there’s the teensy matter of getting from the airport to your hotel. Airport In a perfect world, we would just roll right off the plane and into our Disney World hotel beds. But things aren’t QUITE so perfect, so let’s break it waaaaay down with a handy guide for how to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport! Let’s face it, between the ongoing pandemic, the Omicron variant changing the travel game YET AGAIN, and the fact that Disney is keeping us on our toes with updates to its bus transportation and upcoming train line, getting to Disney World can be a tad confusing nowadays! (OK, mega, ultra, way more than it needs to be confusing is may be more like it for many!) Inside Magical Express Bus Lately, we’ve been keeping you posted about the discontinuation of Magical Express, the start of the new Mears Connect bus service, and the upcoming start of the new The Sunshine Flyer service. And you KNOW we’ve been watching Brightline train news like a hawk! Mears Connect Desk at Orlando Airport So let’s take a look at a step-by-step guide for EXACTLY how to get to Disney World from the airport right now. Step 1 It all starts off at home! The easiest part of the whole trip is simply booking your airfare and confirming your travel dates with a few easy clicks! You’ll also want to book that hotel reservation, so you’ll know what hotel you’ll be staying at. Get ready for this! We’re constantly looking to see just how much airfare to Disney World from select airports will cost, so be on the lookout for our updates on that! (Yep, we know we look like Captain Obvious over here with this first step, but we like to be thorough! ) Step 2 Before you put your computer away, there’s one MORE thing you’ll need to book in advance nowadays! Now that the Magical Express has officially been discontinued, you’ll need to figure out just how you want to get from the airport to Disney World. The key differences here are that you’ll need to book your ride in advance. Mears Connect signs at Orlando Airport There are a few options here, so now it’s decision-making & booking time! We’ve got an ENTIRE post discussing the different options you can use when getting from the airport to Disney World. You can click here to see that and get ALL of the details about the best ways to get to Disney World now that the Magical Express is gone. For the purposes of this post we won’t go into HUGE detail, but we’ll outline some of the common options you might be looking into and some quick pros and cons: Rideshare: These can be fairly simple and quick and don’t really require a lot of advanced planning, but you’ll want to look carefully at price and any other needs you might have Renting a Car: This can give you a lot of freedom during your trip, but can be expensive and will result in parking fees at your hotel Getting a Taxi: This can be a fast option when there, but can be expensive and you’ll need to consider your needs like car seats Shuttle Bus or Shuttle Van: You may find a variety of different options here depending on what hotel you’re traveling to (we’ll be highlighting 2 specific ones in a minute!) Other Private Car Service: Can be really convenient and give you amenities you might need, but you’ll want to be mindful of the cost Mears Connect: Mears Connect is essentially a Magical Express replacement service. It is run by Mears, the same folks that ran Magical Express for Disney. The service has two options — one that is a standard, shared service and another that is meant to be more “express,” though it is not private. Cost is $16 per adult and $13.50 per child 1-way; $32 per adult and $27 per child round trip for standard service. If you select the express service the cost is $250 for up to 4 passengers, round-trip. Each additional passenger is $55. Click here to learn all about Mears Connect. Mears Connect at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort The Sunshine Flyer: The Sunshine Flyer is another Magical Express replacement service. This features buses themed to trains, employees in themed costumes, and more. Cost is $17 per adult and $12.50 per child round-trip; or $34 per adult and $25 per child round-trip. The Sunshine Flyer doesn’t have an express option. This service doesn’t start until February 1st. Click here to learn more about The Sunshine Flyer. ©The Sunshine Flyer What service will be best for you will depend on your needs, how many people are in your group, how much luggage you have, whether you need a car seat or not, cost, and a number of other factors. Click here to see how Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer compare to one another! In the past, Minnie Vans also had an airport route available to take guests to/from their Disney World hotel and the airport. Minnie Vans are not currently available. In the future, the Brightline train might be an option you can consider looking into. This train will feature a connection between the airport and Disney Springs. Welcome! Once you’ve decided which option is best, you can then book it, fill out any required information, and make whatever payments are needed. Be sure to look for a QR code or other confirmation that you can then show when you arrive at the airport and check-in for whatever service you’ve selected. Click here to see more about the best ways to get to Disney World now that the Magical Express is gone. Step 3 It’s time to take flight! The next step is simply to not miss your flight, so you can actually fly to Disney World. (Hey, sometimes easier said than done, guys.) Airport Crowds These days, it’s especially important to be mindful of cancellations and delays, both in terms of those caused by weather issues and in terms of ones related to the challenges posed by the Omicron variant and how it is impacting staffing. Step 4 Now the fun can ALMOST begin! Arrive at the Orlando Airport, take the transportation shuttle (it’s basically the mini “I’m at the Disney airport” monorail!) to the main terminal… Orlando International Airport …make your way to baggage claim, and pick up your luggage! Orlando International Airport Unlike the olden times (yes, with covered wagons and steam-powered locomotives. We old. ) with Disney’s Magical Express, Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer don’t offer luggage services at the moment. Both have said they’re exploring options in this area, so that’s something to be on the lookout for. You’ll also need to pick up your luggage if you’re taking a taxi, using a rideshare service, renting a car, or generally using any of the other services to get to the hotel. Unless you’ve confirmed that the service you’ll be using offers luggage service, make sure you snag those bags yourself. Step 5 Next, you’ll need to follow the airport signs to get to the appropriate place. According to the Orlando International Airport website, curbside pick-up by private cars and ride sharing services will be available at the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level (Level 2). Rental cars, economy (satellite) parking shuttles, taxis, shuttle vans, resort transportation, and buses are on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). Follow the signs Both Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer are located on Level 1 in Terminal B. Mears Connect is in the previous Disney’s Magical Express place. If you’ve made the schlep through the airport to Magical Express before, you will probably have no issues here! Mears Connect The Sunshine Flyer notes the following about where they’ll be located: “Sunshine Flyer is in the Main Terminal Building in Terminal B, Level 1 in the Ground Transportation area. Take the train from your aircraft gate and you will arrive on Level 3 of the Main Terminal Building. Proceed to Terminal B and take the elevator or escalator down to Level 1. Baggage claim is located on Level 2.” Look for the signs pointing to the transportation you’re looking for! Step 6 Finally, it’s time to board! Your process in boarding the shuttle, taxi, rental car, rideshare, Mears Connect, etc. will all depend. You might have to wait a bit to find an available taxi or wait for the driver from the rideshare service to arrive. For rental cars, you’ll likely need to wait in a line (which could be short or rather lengthy) to set up all of the proper arrangements and get your rental car. For Mears Connect, you’ll head to the reception area, show them the QR code (which serves as your boarding pass), and provide any other required information. You may need to wait a little bit for the standard Mears Connect service pick-up.. Their website notes that they’ll have you on your way to the resort within 20 minutes of your check-in. Though some did feel like things took longer than Magical Express did. Mears Connect shuttle Mears Connect’s express service is another option, albeit more expensive. The express service is direct service to your resort and is meant to have limited to no wait time. Some of our readers who used this service said it was flawless and fast. For The Sunshine Flyer, the website notes that once a guest enters the “staging area” at the airport, they won’t have to wait more than 20 minutes before they board a bus. They are also set to provide guests with a QR code to scan when they arrive at the airport. ©The Sunshine Flyer Once you’ve checked in and boarded your mode of transportation, it’s just about getting to Disney World. Keep in mind that if you’re using any kind of shared service, it could take a little while before the transportation service reaches your stop. The Sunshine Flyer says that the ride is scheduled so that the last stop won’t take more than 65 minutes. Some of our readers expressed that using Mears Connect felt exactly the same as using the Magical Express. Others, however, said that they experienced a bit longer of a trip than they had hoped for — about 90 minutes from getting in line to arriving at their hotel. Click here to read about our readers’ experiences with Mears Connect! Step 7 Hooray! You made it to Disney World! You’re Here You’re Here You’re HERE! Your final step is to arrive at your hotel, grab your luggage, and have a MAGICAL time! So there you have it! With this handy guide, you’ll be on your way to a Disney World vacation in no time at all! As always, we’ll continue to keep you updated with the latest changes and news about airport transport for Disney World, so keep it here! Comparing The 2 Disney World Magical Express Replacement Services Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your tips for getting to Disney World easily and efficiently? Let us know in the comments! The post Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport 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. Mickey and Minnie Mouse have one of the most iconic love stories of all time! Minnie Perfectly Polka dotted These mice are couple goals — they have been together since the 1920s after all! But if you want to hold the key to your significant other’s heart, now you can! We’ve seen collectible keys for rides, anniversaries, beloved characters, and more, but now it’s Mickey and Minnie’s turn! The Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Collectible Key Set on shopDisney is going to win the heart of someone you love. With the beautiful Disney D and Castle adorning each end, there is so much about these heartfelt collectibles to love! ©shopDisney.com This adorable set of Disney keys is great for either a Valentine’s gift or a collector. One key features Mickey in his adorable Cupid attire. The other has Minnie, who has been hit by Cupid’s arrow. Really? Does it get any cuter than that? These keys are $19.99 for the set. That’s not bad for a gift for someone who collects the Disney keys or a gift for your sweetheart. You can buy the Mickey and Minnie Collectible Key set here! Want to take a closer look at this set of Valentine’s keys? Head over to shopDisney. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to order these Valentine’s Day keys? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Collectible is For the BIGGEST Mickey & Minnie Fans! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it came to January, Hollywood Studios had an eventful month! With some major shakeups on the way and a steady stream of new things to discover, there’s never a dull moment at this park. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today, a long-awaited reopening happened at the park! Over at Tatooine Traders in Hollywood Studios, we noticed something different inside the store… Tatooine Traders …the Build Your Own Lightsaber station is open again! This service had been closed for a few months now due to supply shortages, but we’re happy to see it reopened. You can get a single-blade lightsaber for $30 or a dual-blade lightsaber for $45! It’s back! There were plenty of pieces to choose from and it was a fun time as always. This is a great, affordable way to get a custom lightsaber! Plenty of parts to use! However, if you’re looking for a more deluxe experience, you can check out the custom lightsabers over at Savi’s Workshop, which is a higher quality, more dramatic activity where you get a more deluxe lightsaber. Showing a Kyber Crystal (2019) We’re happy to see the affordable Build Your Own Lightsaber activity is back at Hollywood Studios! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news and more, so stay tuned here for more. 7 Rides Had Average Wait Times Over an HOUR in Disney World this Week Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to get a custom lightsaber now that this experience is back? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Build Your Own Lightsaber is BACK at This Disney World Shop! 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. The Star Wars movies have some pretty epic love stories. Whether you’re on team Leia and Han Solo or Anakin and Padme, there are some pretty loveable characters in the Star Wars franchise. If you and your loved one are a Star Wars couple, we’ve got the perfect gift for this Valentine’s Day. Rey and Chewy Unfortunately, the Star Wars hotel won’t open in time for Valentine’s Day, but this new accessory could be the perfect alternative to fill the Star Wars-shaped hole in your hearts! If gift-giving is your love language, listen up. Looking for a subtle but romantic accessory for you and your partner? Look no further than this new Star Wars Valentine’s Day Ring Collection! ©Enso Rings The collection features matching rings with Princess Leia and Han Solo’s (highly quotable) “I love you,” “I know,” phrase, written in Aurebesh (a galactic language). On the left, the “I Love You” ring is a brushed silver color, and the “I Know” ring on the right is more of a bronze color. ©Enso Rings Each ring is $44.99, or you can get a special box set of both for $79.99. The rings are available online on the enso rings website! ©Enso Rings There’s a full collection of other Star Wars rings as well, so head over to the website to check them out! ©Enso Rings These silicone rings are great for everyday use, and they also serve as a sweet reminder of your love for your partner! Click here to buy the Star Wars Valentine’s Rings! We’re always on the hunt for all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more updates! How to Order Disney-Themed Roses for Valentine’s Day! 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 check these rings out? Let us know in the comments! The post The 'Star Wars' Gift You Can Wear EVERY Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney desserts are a pretty big deal around here. Ice Cream in Disneyland! One of the best remedies to a hot Disney day is ice cream. Of course, you can get it Mickey-shaped in the parks, but sometimes we need to broaden our horizons. There’s a whole world of ice cream out there, and we can start at Salt and Straw. This Downtown Disney ice cream shop (which is getting a Disney Springs location later this year) serves up super unique ice cream creations, including bread flavor, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson holiday goodies. This month, they’re bringing back some of their most iconic flavors, and we have the inside scoop! (Get it, like a scoop of ice cream? Sorry, on with the post!) Over 11 years, Salt and Straw has created over a thousand different ice cream flavors, and to celebrate that accomplishment, they’re releasing a vault collection of some of their most memorable flavors! Let’s go over them! ©Salt and Straw The Hunk-a Chunka PB&B is inspired by Elvis’s favorite flavors! It has a roasted banana ice cream base, marionberry jam, and peanut butter stracciatella. Oh, mama! ©Salt and Straw The Roasted Strawberry and Toasted White Chocolate ice cream has a toasted white chocolate ice cream base, and has raw strawberries mixed in. ©Salt and Straw The Ultimate “French” Vanilla ice cream has never actually been on the Salt and Straw Menu, but it’s a winner for sure. This custard base ice cream is made with every kind of vanilla the Salt and Straw team could get their hands on! ©Salt and Straw The Chocolate Caramel Potato Chip Cupcake ice cream. Yeah. Read that back and take it all in. This loaded ice cream has chocolate ganache, chocolate covered potato chips, and caramel. If you’re a fan of a salty/sweet combo, you’re gonna want to try this ice cream! ©Salt and Straw The last vault flavor is Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies and Cream! This flavor is vegan, and has homemade, vegan, gluten-free Oreos. This ice cream also has hazelnut butter, chocolate, and coconut cream. ©Salt and Straw All of these flavors are available in the shop and online for nationwide shipping! Click here to buy Salt and Straw’s Vault Ice Cream Flavors! All of these flavors are making us hungry, and getting us excited for the Salt and Straw Location coming to Florida! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read our Review of this Disney World Milkshake Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Salt and Straw? Let us know in the comments! The post This Popular Disneyland Ice Cream Shop is Releasing the Most ICONIC Flavors Yet! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love love! Valentine’s Day Linzer Cookie at Disneyland Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away (which is crazy because we’re pretty sure Christmas was last week,) and Disney is giving us all of the pink and red hearts we can handle! We recently saw these Valentine’s ears that are coming to the parks soon, these Retro Sweetheart Mickey and Minnie Dolls, and even a Love Potion that did NOT work! The Main Street Confectionery is always cooking up something seasonal and sweet, and Valentine’s Day is no exception! The Main Street Confectionery (located on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, of course) serves up the perfect sugary pick me ups for your park day, and we just spotted a whole lot of pink in there! This table appeared in the Confectionery, covered in chocolate-y treats for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day Table in the Main Street Confectionery There are also a couple of special Disney Valentine’s treats, like these chocolate apples… Valentine’s Candy Apples! …and these Chocolate Covered Rice Crispy Treats with M&Ms! YUM We picked up one of the Rice Crispy Treats, and here’s what we thought: the Rice Crispy itself was fresh, and melts in your mouth when you take a bite! The chocolate and M&Ms were also fresh, and while there’s definitely a ton of sugar in this little guy, it wasn’t too sweet at all! The Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat The only issue was that once we bit into it, the M&Ms started to fall off, so make sure you catch them before they hit the floor! (Disney’s floors are pretty clean, but not that clean.) Valentine’s Day Treats! If you love chocolate and Rice Crispy Treats, then you’ve gotta give this romantic treat a try! If you’re not into chocolate, first of all, we’re sorry, and second of all, this might not be the treat for you. Snack Break on Main Street! This Chocolate and M&M Covered Valentine’s Rice Crispy Treat was $5.99, and you can get it at the Main Street Confectionery now! We’re constantly trying all the newest snacks and treats that pop up in the Disney parks, so keep following for more! Click here to check out our Review of this Disney World Milkshake! 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 gonna try this Chocolate and M&M covered Rice Crispy Treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Iconic Magic Kingdom Treats Get a Valentine's Day Makeover! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wonder how you can make your very own Toy Story pal? Buzz Lightyear-One of Toy Story’s great characters. From Buzz Lightyear to Woody, Jessie to Lotso, the Toy Story franchise brought us some memorable characters One of the fan favorites is Forky, who made his debut in Toy Story 4. Woody and the cutest little spork Now, thanks to an Instagram post from Pixar, you can have your very own Forky to take with you wherever you go! Whether you’re looking for a great craft for the little ones — or you just want one for yourself, we’re here to show you how to make one. ©Pixar First, you’ll need your supplies, and luckily, it’s all super easy to find either at your local craft store or even just laying around your house. ©Pixar Supplies: Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Plastic Spork Adhesive Googly Eyes 1 popsicle stick, broken in half 1 red pipe cleaner red, blue, and white craft dough Now that you have everything, let’s get started! Instructions: ©Pixar First, roll out a small piece of red craft dough and place it at the top of the spork-this will act as Forky’s eyebrows. ©Pixar Next, take your two googly eyes and attach them just below the red dough. ©Pixar Then, take the blue craft dough and form it into a circle, placing it under the eyes. Now you’ve made Forky’s mouth! ©Pixar Now that Forky has a face, it’s time to make his legs! To do this, take the two pieces of popsicle sticks and attach them to the base of the spork using the white craft dough. ©Pixar Time to give him arms! Take the red pipe cleaner and wrap it around the center of the spork. ©Pixar To finish it off, give it a personalized touch by writing your name at the bottom of one of the popsicle sticks. ©Pixar Finally, don’t forget to have fun with your new friend! Whether it’s for a rainy day activity or just a fun addition to your day-making your own Forky friend will be sure to make you smile. Click here for even more craft fun! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to be trying this cool craft? Let us know in the comments! The post Make Your Very Own Forky Friend With This How-To Pixar Guide first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although EPCOT is getting a lot of attention during the Festival of the Arts, Hollywood Studios has a lot going on, too! From major new perks coming to the park to a lying milkshake, there’s been a lot to talk about over at Hollywood Studios lately. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today, we’re rounding some of the newest things you can find at Hollywood Studios! Let’s dive in! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Frozen Fractal Gifts Over at Frozen Fractal Gifts, you can find a bunch of new Frozen and Frozen II-themed apparel for the kiddos! First up is a matching Frozen Sweater and Shorts Set for $42.99, which is a very comfy, cozy, and classy look. Frozen Sweats Set Speaking of matching sets, you can get this Frozen II Sweatshirt for $39.99… Frozen Sweatshirt …and the matching Frozen II Sweatpants for $34.99! This is a great way for your little princesses to do a cute matchy-matchy outfit. Frozen Sweatpants Finally, there’s the Frozen II Elsa and Anna Shirt for $24.99! Anna and Elsa Shirt This is a cute casual shirt with some nice ruffles and an interesting heathered pattern. You can meet Olaf again in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merch Stand Over at the merch stand near Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we found this Batuu Keychain that has a cool rotating centerpiece! The New Batuu Keychain The keychain has that rustic but futuristic aesthetic that you find all over Galaxy’s Edge. See the latest Star Wars hotel update! Keystone Clothiers Christmas feels like a LONG time ago, but over at Keystone Clothiers, you can find this Ewok Christmas Tree Figurine for $64.99! How cute! This would’ve been a hit if it had been around during the holidays. This isn’t the only holiday merch to arrive late in Disney World! Mickey’s of Hollywood If you need a new Mickey shirt, there was a new Long-Sleeved Mickey Shirt over at Mickey’s of Hollywood! A new Mickey shirt! It had a cute butter color and was available for $44.99. Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities If you’ve been keeping track of the ongoing saga of Signature Lightsaber restocks and shortages over at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve got some news for you! As of January 28th, they had the following lightsabers: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, both Darth Maul lightsabers, Rey, Count Dooku, and the Darksaber. Even more lightsabers! Of course, if we’re going to check out some lightsabers, we want to hold one in our hands! Here’s our hands-on look at the Count Dooku Signature Lightsaber. You know we had to hold one! We’ll be on the lookout for even more sabers to show up! Important Update for Guests Building Lightsabers in Disney World Droid Depot Speaking of Star Wars restocks, you’ll be able to find plenty of those Droid Backpacks over at Droid Depot! Droid Backpacks are back! There have been some shortages on boxes when guests build their own droids, but it’s good to know you can purchase a backpack for your new toy! Learn more about building your own droid in Disney World here! Celebrity 5 & 10 Two hot items from the Vault Collection are still readily available over at Celebrity 5 & 10 with both the Park Map Spirit Jersey… They still have the Spirit Jersey… …and the Park Map Crocs still available! …and the Crocs! Be sure to grab these soon, they’re pretty popular. Get a closer look at the new Spirit Jersey here! That’s all the newest merch and restocks at Hollywood Studios! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! NEWS: Hollywood Studios Now Listed as Part of an EXCLUSIVE Disney World Perk! 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! 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