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Disney Springs is home to a lot of great dining, from quick-service options like Chicken Guy! and Polite Pig to sit-down restaurants like Wine Bar George and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Disney Springs But one of the secret gems in this shopping and dining center is a sandwich shop called Earl of Sandwich. This place serves some of the BEST sandwiches in Disney World and probably anywhere. It makes sense — the owner is descended from the actual inventor of sandwiches! We stopped by to try a limited-edition item that’s made especially for all the plant-based eaters out there. For a limited time, Earl of Sandwich has the Vegan Cannonballs! Sandwich. Vegan Cannonballs! Sandwich The sandwich is made with vegan meatballs, vegan mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and meatless marinara sauce. So it’s basically a plant-based meatball sub! You can try it for $8.49. (There’s also a regular Cannonballs! sandwich on the menu for $8.99. That one has normal meatballs, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce.) Eatin’ lunch with the earl himself We grabbed our lunch and went to sit by the Earl of Sandwich’s portrait to eat it. Our reporter (who is a plant-based eater) said that this sandwich was amazing! The meatballs were Gardein vegan meatballs (which our reporter was already a fan of), and the cheese was For Your Heart vegan mozzarella. Vegan Cannonballs Sandwich Unlike some vegan cheeses, this mozzarella didn’t become rubbery as the sandwich cooled. So if you’re not normally a fan of the plant-based cheese scene, you might still enjoy this one! Tasty! The marinara sauce was very flavorful and just a little bit sweet, so we really loved that. And of course, the bread is always *chefs kiss* perfect at Earl of Sandwich. Tasty sub Our reporter said that, as a vegan, they thought the sandwich tasted exactly like a classic meatball sub. It’s really fun to have that option available, and the taste and textures were fantastic. They did note that non-plant-based eaters would probably prefer the regular Cannonballs! sandwich if you’re going for that familiar meatball flavor. Vegan Meatball Sub Since Earl of Sandwich doesn’t always have a ton of vegan options, it’s great to have a solid choice like this one on the menu. Inside the sub Keep following DFB for more reviews of Disney World restaurants and snacks! Click Here to See a Disney World Restaurant that Finally Reopened Recently! 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. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Earl of Sandwich’s new menu items. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Would you try the Vegan Cannonballs Sandwich in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Can a VEGAN Meatball Sub Deliver on Flavor in Disney World? We've Got Our Answer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a number of existing Disney Vacation Club resorts or villas to stay at in Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. Disney Vacation Club Sign Within the past few years we’ve seen more DVC spots pop up, like Disney’s Riviera Resort. And back in 2019, we shared that a new 12-story DVC tower was coming to Disneyland. We had been watching for signs of progress on these plans and even got a sneak peek at concept art for the tower back in 2021’s Destination D23. But now we’ve got even MORE updates! A huge thank you to our reader, John, for sending us these photos and allowing us to share them with you. John stayed at the Disneyland hotel recently and got a view of the construction going on with the new DVC tower. Things Are Moving Along! It looks like things are certainly a work in progress here with quite a bit of construction equipment on site. Construction Views Of course we’re still a ways away from this being even remotely ready for guests to stay in, but it’s neat to get a view of the tower as it begins to be constructed. Another Peek at the Construction If you’re not familiar with the plans for this DVC tower, it is meant to ultimately be a 12-story tower next to the Disneyland Hotel. The tower will be L-shaped and will feature 350 time share villas. The addition will feature a new pool, outdoor bar, interactive play area, community hall, and fitness center. ©Disney The outside of the tower will have some added magic from Tinker Bell herself (see the pixie dust on the building?!). The pool will be inspired by Artist’s Palette and the children’s play area will have a specific story being told through it. Hi, Tink! The story behind the rooms themselves is that they’re themed to be designed from the perspective and creative approach of a Disney artist. Concept for one of the rooms They even studied the sketching style of Walt Disney for some areas. To see more concept art of the rooms CLICK HERE! The DVC tower still has a ways to go before it’ll be close to complete, but we’re excited to see it once it’s all done. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see 4 more Magic Key holder exclusive offerings announced for Disneyland Resort! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you stay at this DVC tower? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Check Out the Construction Progress on the New DVC Tower Coming to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is in full swing, but we’ve got our sights set on another EPCOT festival too! Look at this little guy! EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will kick off this spring with lots of eats, amazing gardens, specialty merchandise, and MORE. Now, we’ve got a sneak peek at a VERY cool Flower and Garden souvenir — and it features a beloved character! Check out this first look at the upcoming Orange Bird Spirit Jersey that will be available at the festival this year! ©Disney The Original Florida Orange Bird has been a Disney World staple for years with his citrusy vibes. He often acts as a face for the Flower and Garden fest! Orange Bird! This year, it looks like you can celebrate your love for the lil guy with this new Spirit Jersey. It’s a pretty orange color (just like the Orange Bird!) with a pattern featuring oranges, orange blossoms, and the Orange Bird himself! Orange Bird Mural This Spirit Jersey will likely be available when the festival kicks off on March 2nd! Keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss ANY EPCOT festival news! Click here to learn more about EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! What do you think of the Orange Bird Spirit Jersey? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Orange Bird Spirit Jersey Coming to EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a lot of very advanced technology we see throughout theme parks around the world. Runaway Railway There are trackless ride systems and drones, and we’ve seen projection mapping and even real lightsabers just at Disney Parks alone. Theme parks are usually trying to use the latest and greatest technology when embarking on new projects, so it’s understandable that they regularly look at new inventions and devices. Well, a new invention could be coming soon to Orlando theme parks, and it has to do with robots. Robotic security guards could be coming to Orlando theme parks. The company Robotic Assistance Devices has created the ROAMEO 2.0, which is short for Rugged Observation Assistance Mobile Electronic Officer. It’s 6.5 feet tall, 750 pounds, and moves around on 4 wheels, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Courtesy: RAD via the Orlando Sentinel The robot units are debuting in theme parks for the first time at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas this week as part of a pilot project, where they will patrol parking lots during operational hours and roam the theme parks after close. Next week, one will be sent to Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. The vice president of security and safety for Six Flags, Jason Freeman, says that Six Flag’s robots are programmed to recognize when people are in a restricted area, but they will not be responding or collecting information on specific individuals. So basically, the robots are looking at what a person is doing and notifying actual human security guards if they identify an issue, who will then respond. ©Six Flags || Magic Mountain CEO of Robotic Assistance Devices, Steve Reinharz, says he has his sights set on Orlando next, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He said the company is in talks with Orlando theme park companies, but did not say which ones. Reinharz says he expects “to be in at least one theme park in Orlando by the end of the calendar year.” According to the Sentinel, Disney spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler said Disney is not in contact with RAD. Disney Springs security These robots are designed to supplement human security personnel but can also perform the same duties as regular security staff, according to Reinharz via the Orlando Sentinel. He said “we don’t have some kind of mission of replacing security guards.” The security dealers from RAD say they’re having trouble filling security positions, so Reinharz sees this technology as a way to close those gaps and “fill security guard jobs that can’t be filled by anybody else.” ROAMEO has an expected five-year lifespan, according to the company. The cost of the devices was not disclosed. Courtesy: RAD via the Orlando Sentinel We’ll keep you updated if we hear anything about these robots coming to the theme parks in Orlando, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see the weird things that will get you kicked out of Disney World! See what you shouldn’t visit Disney World without this year! 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 feel about these new security guards? Let us know in the comments! The post Robot Security Guards (?!) Could Be Coming Soon to Orlando Theme Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For the first time in our planDisney Pocket Guide series, we are headed to Disneyland Resort and as you might guess, our first stop is the Disneyland Hotel.View the full article

Howdy from Magic Kingdom! Isn’t she lovely? We’ve had a few rainy days in the parks lately, but that’s okay — a rainy day in Disney World is better than a sunny day at home (in our opinion, at least!). There have been some big crowds though recently, and we’re not exactly sure why, since it’s technically the slow season in Disney World. But, we do like to keep up with what’s going on around the parks so you can stay updated, so let’s take a look at what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery Over at the Confectionery, we spotted these new Dove Chocolate bars! They’re perfect as a little Valentine’s Day treat for $4.49. Chocolateeee We also found some other fun treats for the holiday, like this festive Mickey Rice Krispie treat… YUM …and this caramel apple! Yes, please Both are decorated with some pink, red, and white M&M’s. Pinocchio Village Haus If you’re looking for some classic theme park food that’s gluten free in Magic Kingdom, you’re in luck! There are now gluten-free chicken nuggets with fries over at Pinocchio Village Haus. Gluten-Free people rejoice! The nuggets were really good and crunchy and the fries are cooked in the same oil as the nuggets so there’s no cross-contamination. You can get these for $10.29. Click here to see our full review of these gluten-free chicken nuggets! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Splash Mountain Construction continues on Splash Mountain, so we thought we’d give you the latest look at the work! Work work work work work The ride is just undergoing routine maintenance right now, it’s not time for that The Princess and the Frog makeover yet. A little bit of water on the track from the rain We saw some scaffolding allll the way up at the top of the drop — yikes! That’s a little too high for us. Ah! The ride should be open again in mid-February, so we’ll keep you updated! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium We found a new Hawkeye toy in The Emporium that features Clint in his purple suit with two different heads, some weapons, and (most importantly) Lucky the Pizza Dog! Pizza Dog!!! You can get them for $29.99. We love Pizza Dog with our whole hearts We saw a bunch of new jewelry in here last week, and now there’s another piece in the collection — these Cinderella bird earrings for $29.99. Pretty! There is also a new Jack Skellington shirt-jacket-hoodie combo! We actually have seen this in Disneyland, but it’s new to Magic Kingdom. A jacket? A hooded shirt? Both? You can get it for $64.99. Uptown Jewelers In Uptown Jewelers there are some new mini princess Pandora charms! We have Tiana… Tiana …Cinderella… Cindy …Jasmine… Jasmine …and Ariel! These are all $55 each. Ariel There is also a new Captain America watch and pin set in here. Avengers: Assemble It’s $450 and features pins with Steve Rogers AND Sam Wilson as Captain America. Love! It’s also limited edition! Main Street Cinema — Vault Collection The new Harvey’s bags that feature a vintage map of Magic Kingdom are back in stock here! SO cool You can find them behind the counter, so ask a Cast Member about them. They’re back! The bags are $218 each. Click here to see more pictures of this awesome bag! Star Traders In Star Traders, we found this new deer and fawn vase set as part of the recent cozy collection. Cuties! You can grab it for $44.99. Fantasy Faire There are new snowmen ears that light up in Fantasy Faire. We saw these online previously, but they arrived a little late for the holiday season in Disney World! It’s not too late for some holiday cheer, right?! You can grab some for the next holiday season for $32.86. Click here to see more pictures of these ears! Popcorn Buckets A lot of popcorn buckets are back in stock around Magic Kingdom! We saw the 50th anniversary Mickey at the popcorn cart near the train station… Mickey! …and he was over at the cart in the Hub, along with Minnie and the gold Christmas tree buckets. Spot them? We found the Pink Mickey Balloon bucket in Frontierland… It’s back! …the Green Mickey Balloon bucket in Adventureland… Look! They have ponchos …and the Blue Mickey Balloon bucket in Tomorrowland! Tomorrowland buckets There is also a Casey Jr. bucket over in Fantasyland. Dumbo Sipper & Casey Jr. Popcorn Bucket Hurry up and grab them before they’re gone again! Click here to see ALL of the popcorn buckets you can get in Disney World right now! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates Lightning Lanes Lightning Lanes were added for characters in Magic Kingdom this week! You can now use a Lightning Lane through Genie+ to see Mickey… Skip the line! …as well as the princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall, like Tiana and Rapunzel! Lightning Lane sign at Princess Fairytale Hall Now you can skip the line to meet these characters. Find out more about these new Lightning Lanes here! Toad Burger Earrings Also over in Fantasyland, we found a Cast Member with the COOLEST earrings ever! This is CM Megan and her amazing Mr. Toad Burger earrings she made herself. Incredible, adorable, spectacular, fantastic, show-stopping, iconic It doesn’t get much more fun than that, people! Click here to see more pictures of these awesome earrings! Star Traders Finally, there’s some new signage up behind the registers at Star Traders for the 50th anniversary. New-New That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your least favorite ride in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Restocked Popcorn Buckets and...Holiday Ears? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Disney Collectors! tons. of. mugs. Whether it’s pins, Loungefly bags, Minnie ears, or mugs, Disney is always coming out with new products that we can’t wait to add to our collections. Do we have a problem when it comes to collecting Disney souvenirs? Maybe. But the newest Disney collection is supporting a good cause, so you don’t have to feel guilty for adding these items to your shopping cart! On April 4th, 2022, Funko will be releasing new Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars Pops! for their newest Pops! With Purpose collection. Pops! With Purpose was introduced last year, and proceeds from each collection go towards a charitable donation, so you can feel good about spending money on these. The newest collection will be benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation leading up to World Wish Day on April 29th! ©Funko Each figure comes with a sticker and box art explaining the charitable donation that Funko will be making. Regardless of how many Pops! are sold, Funko will be donating $150,000 to Make-A-Wish. ©Funko The figures in this collection are Mickey Mouse (BoxLunch exclusive), Minnie Mouse, Cheshire Cat, Sulley, Winnie the Pooh (Hot Topic Exclusive), Iron Man (Funko web exclusive), BB-8, and a Stormtrooper (Game Stop exclusive). Each character comes in various shades of blue in honor of the Make-A-Wish foundation. Make-a-Wish collection in Disneyland So mark your calendars for April 4th, because these Pop! Figures are sure to go fast! We’re always staying up to date with all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to check out the NEW Disney ears that just dropped online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you gonna get one of the Make-a-Wish Funko Pops? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Collectibles You Won’t Feel Guilty about Buying! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Justin Bright, a recent grad from UF, is skateboarding from the Alabama border to Key West to raise awareness of the need for land conservation and wildlife protection in Florida. He's traveling 1,100 miles by longboard, largely self-supported, and camping along the way. View the full article

We’ve had a great week in Disney World! EPCOT As the weekend nears, it’s time to look back on everything that has happened in the parks the last few days. We’ve had some big news, some yummy treats, and lots of updates to share. But what if you weren’t there to witness all of it? Well, that’s okay, because today we’re sharing everything that’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe is one of our favorite places to stop for a quick breakfast or a mid-day pastry when we’re strolling the World Showcase. And if it’s one of your favorites as well, then you should know that currently, the beloved Troll Horn isn’t available! The Troll Horn is missing! According to Cast Members, they’re having trouble getting an ingredient, (See: supply chain issues in Disney World) and it won’t be available until at least the end of February. Oasis Sweets & Sips Over in the Morocco Pavilion, we found a new drink this week that we were delighted to try on a cold and rainy day! The Hot Mint Tea combines Green Tea, Black Tea, Spearmint, and Organic Sugar, and it’s available for $4.50, although we’ve only seen it on select days. Mmm, hot tea! It’s basically the hot version of the Frozen Mint Tea at Oasis Sweets & Sips, and it’s pretty sweet, so it tastes like mint candy. Make sure to check out our full review if you’re interested in trying it on your next trip! Click Here to See Our Full Review of Hot Mint Tea! EPCOT Construction Updates World Showcase Construction Over by the Starbucks at the entrance of World Showcase, we noticed that the grassy area nearby was completely covered with construction walls. Disney hasn’t specifically mentioned plans for this spot, although it is sometimes used during the festivals. What’s going on? This area isn’t currently used for much, except for extra seating. We’ll keep an eye on the construction to see if anything changes or gets added. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We continue to see progress on the most highly-anticipated part of the EPCOT transformation — the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride! This omnicoaster will be the first of its kind in Disney World and is set to open this summer. And this week, we got some new theming outside the main building. It’s a HUGE new addition! Although it isn’t fully revealed to us yet, we can see that workers are in the process of installing the Nova Corps Starblaster Ship out in front of the ride. The iconic ship was first seen in the original Guardians of the Galaxy film, and now it will greet guests as they approach the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion in EPCOT! Click Here to Learn More About the Ship’s Installation at EPCOT! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop Several new shirts arrived at the Creations Shop this week, starting with the EPCOT Rainbow Tee that kinda looks like it was drawn in crayon. Don’t ya think? It’s $36.99 and would be the perfect shirt to wear during the Festival of the Arts. It’s really artsy, we like it. If you’re visiting during those hot summer months (or most of the year, let’s be honest, this is Florida), then you may want to try out the Spaceship Earth EPCOT Tank Top. It’s mostly a gray-silver color, but it has the Spaceship Earth pattern across the bottom and the EPCOT logo on one shoulder. It’s in the store for $34.99. Sometimes it’s too hot for a regular tee! Do your kiddos want to get in the EPCOT spirit too? Well, good news — this Figment Shirt just arrived this week and it’s $29.99. It has Figment artwork along with the names of the four new neighborhoods that EPCOT is split into now. A nod to the future of EPCOT. And finally, the last new shirt we spotted on a mannequin (work that tee, dude!). It’s a black shirt with all the EPCOT pavilion logos in the shape of a Mickey Mouse head. How cool! Isn’t this one neat? IT’s probably our favorite of the group, and you can snag it for $29.99. Pin Traders But the Creations Shop wasn’t the only store to get some new merch! Over at Pin Traders, we spotted three new pins this week. First up is the Enlist First Order Pin made just for Star Wars fanatics. One side has a Stormtrooper that slides out, while the other side has a Tie Fighter. You can get it for $19.99. (And we’ve seen it around the other parks as well!) New pins! We also got a new mystery pin box for $19.99. This one is called Distinctively Disney Dining and features a random choice of different pins themed to Disney food and restaurants. How cool! This is right up our alley. The last new pin is the Floating Down Main Street, U.S.A. Limited Edition Minnie Mouse Pin. (Woah, that’s a mouthful!) It features Minnie Mouse in her iconic red, perched on top of a hot air balloon. The last new pin! You know what it reminds us of? The grand finale of the Festival of Fantasy parade (which, ironically is returning to Magic Kingdom in March) where Mickey and Minnie ride through the park in a giant hot air balloon. If you love that scene, this unique pin is $19.99. House of Good Fortune Tiger figure $9.95 peace dragon $21.95 In House of Good Fortune, we got a new merchandise display for the Year of the Tiger. Along with the gift shop makeover, there’s a brand new little Tiger Figurine for $9.95. What a great way to remember which year you visited Disney World! New Year of the Tiger merchandise There’s also a new Peace Dragon statue available for $21.95. He honestly looks so mellow that we’re starting to feel relaxed too! It’s a Peace Dragon! In summary, this store has a great assortment of really unique merchandise, so don’t skip it the next time you’re in the China Pavilion! Mitsukoshi If you make your way to Mitsukoshi in Japan, you’ll find that they have some new Anime drinkware available. First up, there were two new metal water bottles for $24.95 each. It’s always good to have a water bottle. Already own a water bottle? Well, it never really hurts to add another mug to your collection! This one is just $17.95, which is cheaper than some of the Disney mugs. We always need new mugs. Mitsukoshi is a great place to shop for souvenirs if you’re looking for something non-Disney. They’ve got all kinds of character merchandise in here that isn’t princesses or Pixar! The Fjording And finally, the last new thing that we spotted was in The Fjording in the Norway Pavilion. This week, they had bottles of wine in stock for $17.99 each. We’re not used to finding that in this store! The Fjording is selling wine now! So that’s a wrap on everything new that we found in EPCOT this week! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates, considering we’re visiting the theme parks daily. Click Here to See What’s New in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When was your last visit to EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Missing Snacks and a BIG Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Update first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to attractions like Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, and of course, Kilimanjaro Safaris. Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom But, have you ever wondered what happens to all of the animals you see on the safari when Florida gets a little chilly?! Animal Kingdom Cast Members recently shared an inside look at their cold-weather game plan — and we’re sharing it with you! There are over 2,000 animals living at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, from 300 different species! And sometimes, Disney has to figure out what to do with all of those animals when Florida gets the rare cold front. The Majestic Giraffe According to an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Dr. Scott Terrell, director of animal and science operation for the parks, stated that Disney chooses “animals to share with our guests that are appropriate for the climate that we have here in Florida.” Rhino on the safari Even still, sometimes Disney has to make a backup plan when the temps drop in Orlando. We spy with our little eyes… Animals at the park are given access to indoor spaces, or the Cast Members do their best to make sure the animals are not exposed to “the extremes of the elements.” On rare occasions, though, Disney makes the choice for the animals. Dr. Terrell said that’s usually a last resort, as they prefer to let the animals choose what makes them comfortable. Zebras! We’ll just be over here imagining lions in sweaters. We’re always keeping an eye out for inside peeks into the Disney magic, so be sure to check back here for more Disney news and updates! Click Here to See the Five Best Rides at Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney Keeps Its Animals Cozy During the Winter first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of changes have been taking place in the Disney Company. Magic Kingdom We’ve seen a number of individuals leave, others change positions, the restructuring of divisions take place, and most recently the departure of former Disney CEO and executive chairman, Bob Iger. There have been rumors swirling, however, that Iger could return to the company in a BIG way. But just what does Iger himself have to say about it? Recently, former Disney CEO and executive chairman Bob Iger spoke with Kara Swisher from The New York Times. During their interview, they discussed a number of topics including the future of the movie industry, NFTs, the metaverse, and more. One of the topics they discussed was the rumors that had been swirling that Iger would come back as CEO of Disney at some point in the future. In fact we had previously shared that one media executive thought Iger could return to this role. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images But Iger seemingly shut down those rumors in this interview. When Swisher noted that there have been rumors about Iger returning as CEO of Disney his response was short and to the point — “Well, that’s ridiculous.” Iger shared that he had been CEO for a long time and said “you can’t go home again. I’m gone.” Swisher noted, however, that situations like these have happened before, where individuals have returned to their CEO positions. In response, Iger noted that he gave up his I.D., his name tag, his office, and his email address — “it’s all gone.” So that seems pretty…final. ©Disney Swisher asked whether Iger would want to be CEO of another company or would think about doing that. In response Iger said that if he wanted to run a company, he’d still be running Disney. “No,” he noted, “I did that.” So it seems like Iger has shut down the idea of returning as Disney’s CEO (for now anyway). Note that Bob Chapek continues to serve as Disney’s CEO, and Bob Iger has officially now left the Disney Company (his last role there being Executive Chairman). Where could the Disney head in the future? What individuals might take the lead in the next 5-10 years? Only time will tell, but we’ll be sure to share any updates with you. Click here to see what former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has said about Bob Chapek. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are your thoughts on Bob Iger, his time as CEO, and his departure from the company? Tell us in the comments! The post Bob Iger Shares That Rumors of Him Returning as Disney's CEO Are "Ridiculous" first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is no stranger to new technologies, and they’re often among the first to dive in and utilize the latest advancements. From new ride and entertainment systems to the Disney+ streaming service to an entire metaverse, Disney has pioneered ground-breaking tech in the past, and they’re continuing to do so now. Computer by the Computer Pool! One of the latest trends in digital media is creating and trading NFTs, which are non-fungible tokens (sort of like digital trading cards). Turns out, Disney is building a stronger presence in this industry as well, with a NEW limited-edition NFT collection. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger recently sat down with a New York Times journalist to discuss Disney’s future with NFTs. Read Iger’s Comments About the Possibilities and Dangers of NFTs, the Metaverse, and More As a quick refresher, NFTs or non-fungible tokens are digital assets comparable to trading cards or art collections. People can create, buy, and sell NFTs online in a similar way to how you purchase art or exchange trading cards physically. The value of NFTs is that they’re the original copy of a piece of online media, and they come with a certificate of authenticity to prove it. Space 220 Trading Cards According to Medium, Disney is now releasing a new set of NFTs, called the Mickey and Friends NFT Collection. (Note that this isn’t the first time Disney has released an NFT collection.) This new collection features some of the most classic Disney characters. Each NFT costs 40.00, and they will all be released on the VeVe app for iOS and Android on Saturday, January 29th, 2022 at 8AM PT. ©Medium The NFTs are more than just cards, though. According to Medium, the cards “were designed and hand-painted by Disney artists Morgane Keesling and Naty Kosloff” and they have specialty backgrounds for the characters. The cards are in “rooms,” which means you can move the card around using “lenticular technology” to see it from different angles and zoom in. They also come with custom music for the characters, and you can “flip the card over to see a special autograph.” ©Medium The Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse cards are both classified as “Common,” with 13,928 editions. ©Medium Donald Duck is “Uncommon,” with 9,999 editions of this card. ©Medium You can also get a Daisy Duck card, which is “Rare,” at 8,888 editions. ©Medium Pluto is “Ultra Rare” with only 6,666 editions. ©Medium And finally, Goofy is “Secret Rare” with 4,444 editions. ©Medium All of these cards are First Editions, and they’re part of the Mickey and Friends Collection — Series 1. You can also choose the Blind Box option on VeVe, which means you won’t know which card you’re buying until you’ve purchased it. So if you’re hoping to get one of Disney’s new NFTs, make sure to download the VeVe app and be ready to purchase at 8AM PT on January 29th. ©App Store And keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney. Click Here to Learn How Disney Is Creating Its Own Metaverse 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 NFT is your favorite in this collection? Let us know in the comments. The post How and When You Can Buy Disney’s Newest NFTs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The world is changing in lots of ways — from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to things like NFTs and the metaverse. Magic Kingdom Recently, Former Disney CEO and Former Disney Chairman Bob Iger sat down and discussed some of these topics with the New York Times. Where could Disney seize opportunity in these arenas and what might the future hold for the Company? Here’s what Iger had to say. As we mentioned above, Former Disney CEO and Former Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger was recently interviewed by Kara Swisher at the New York Times. During the interview, Swisher asked Iger about the metaverse, NFTs, and other emerging technologies and how they might impact the entertainment media. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Before we dive into his answer, let’s take a look at just what some of these things mean. According to CNN, NFT stands for non-fungible tokens. Essentially “NFTs transform digital works of art and other collectibles into one-of-a-kind, verifiable assets that are easy to trade on the blockchain.” NFTs are unique and no 2 are the same. Still doesn’t make sense? Yeah, you’re not alone. CNN says to think of things like Pokemon cards or a rare coin. NFTs create “scarcity among otherwise infinitely available assets” and you’ll even get a certificate of authenticity to prove that. Typically, NFTs are used to buy and sell digital artwork. ©Disney ©VeVe When it comes to the metaverse, USA Today says the “metaverse” is “a combination of multiple elements of technology, including virtual reality, augmented reality and video where users ‘live’ within a digital universe.” We’ve already shared how Disney is working on a Disney Theme Park metaverse which would mix visually enhanced physical reality and virtual space. So just what did Iger have to say about these things? Iger shared that “internet 3.0, which will definitely be more compelling in experience, certainly more immersive, more dimensional — I think there’ll be a lot to that, in terms of a future.” Iger said it’s something that could be referred to as a metaverse, but he said he doesn’t think there will be just one metaverse. Bob Iger ©Bloomberg He said that he thinks things will be dispersed — like a person might have an avatar but they’ll be able to go all over the place. And he said that he thinks it’s something that’ll likely be developed into “something real as an experience.” Iger warned, however, that toxic behavior can be an issue. He shared that there’s already been enough toxic behavior online and that it could be a problem if the entire digital environment becomes more compelling and immersive. He noted that moderating that type of toxic behavior could be a big challenge of internet 3.0. He also said that toxic behavior and monitoring things like that is something Disney will have to consider as it starts to talk about and look at creating a metaverse for themselves. ©Disney Iger noted that the standard for Disney is so high, especially because there are typically so many kids involved, so that’s something that’ll have to be carefully considered when it comes to the metaverse and toxic behavior. When it comes to NFTs, Iger said he thinks they “are real.” He shared that he was big into trading baseball cards as a kid and that “the ability to collect things, even if they’re digital” is an interesting concept. He said that things don’t have to be physical to have meaning to people — which can be easy for some to forget. Bob Iger Iger noted that “as long as that meaning can be essentially substantiated in a blockchain, I think you’re going to see an explosion of things being created, traded, collected in NFTs.” Iger noted that Disney has done some licensing in this area, but that he didn’t have all of the details since that happened near the end of his term. But he shared that when you think about all of the characters, copyrights, and trademarks Disney has, “and the NFT possibilities, they’re extraordinary.” Mickey!! We’re already seeing that come into fruition actually! According to Medium, NFTs featuring Mickey and friends will actually be dropping tomorrow! These are first edition character interactive cards that will feature Goofy, Pluto, Daisy, Donald, Minnie, and Mickey, with artwork done by Disney artists. There will also be blind box offerings. The Mickey Mouse common NFT for example, has a list price of 40.00 and the number of editions is 13,928. ©Medium When discussing NFTs with Swisher, Swisher noted that there has been fraud around the area of NFTs in some cases and that characters can be stolen. Iger agreed and noted that he went onto a platform used to buy and trade NFTs and saw lots of Disney stuff on there, most of which was pirated and created by people who had no right to create them. So, it sounds like while Disney has already discussed the metaverse, there are concerns it will need to tackle like toxic behavior and moderating participants. And when it comes to NFTs, there are great possibilities Disney could have in the space, but fighting off NFTs created by those who don’t have the right to use Disney characters will be something the Company will likely have to deal with. ©Medium How Disney ultimately decides to move in this changing digital space will be something interesting to watch. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates and share those with you. What is a Disney theme park “metaverse” and why should you care? Click here to find out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you buy any Disney NFTs? Tell us in the comments! The post NTFs, the Metaverse, and Disney: See What Bob Iger Has to Say About the "Extraordinary" Possibilities and Dangers 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. We love collecting different kinds of Disney merchandise, like Minnie ears, Spirit Jerseys, jewelry, and more. How can we pick just one?! But what’s better than buying Disney merchandise? Buy Disney merchandise on SALE, duh! And, right now, you can get over 100 Disney prints at a HUGE discount! Over on Jane.com, there are Disney prints on sale right now for only $3.85 each! They’re normally $20, so these are some really big savings. Let’s take a look at some of the options below! ©Jane There is the gorgeous Mary Poppins print that shows Mary flying over London using her umbrella! ©Jane Is “A Spoonful of Sugar” stuck in your head now? Same! Click here to get the Mary Poppins print! Next, we have these clever prints that have themed different Disney characters to their hypothetical businesses! ©Jane These would be so fun to hang around your home! Click here to get these character prints! There is also this colorful print of the house from Up with its many balloons in the shape of a Mikey! ©Jane We don’t know about you, but that quote gets us a little teary-eyed. Click here to get the Up house print! Then, we have these awesome Adventureland prints that show the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Enchanted Tiki Room! ©Jane You could hang these in your own tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room! Click here to get these Adventureland prints! And, if you’re more a fan of the spooky and villainous, you can grab these Haunted Mansion prints or a Disney villains print. ©Jane The villains print with their mugshots is so creative! Click here to get the Haunted Mansion and Disney Villains prints! That was just a sampling of what’s on sale right now, so head on over to Jane.com to look at all of the other options! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the unexpected place you can buy Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise! Watch our 10 tricks Disney uses to make you spend more below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which print is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨You Can Get 101 Disney Posters For Under Each Right Now!🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re pretty much always on the prowl for new snacks in Disney World! Hollywood Scoops And sometimes, we’re surprised — not with a new treat to try, but with one of our old favorites returning to the park! That’s what happened recently when we stopped by Hollywood Studios…except this time, the treat got a bit of a makeover. (So naturally, we had to try it again! ) What is it that we’re tasting today? Well, it’s the beautiful Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Shake at Hollywood Scoops! We fell head-over-heels for this shake last year when it first arrived at the ice cream stand, but this year it’s a liiiittle different. Will it still live up to the hype? We’re putting it to the test. It’s baaaack! So what’s going on here? Well, here’s what last year’s version looked like. It was a chocolate and peanut butter shake, topped with a brownie cup and crushed Butterfingers. (Yeah, it’s okay, we’re drooling too!) Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Shake from 2021 This year, the shake has foregone the brownie cup in favor of a chocolate-dipped peanut butter doughnut. The menu now describes it as chocolate ice cream layered with peanut butter sauce, and we don’t know about you, but that sounds like absolute milkshake heaven to us. How many times can we say “yum” without it being weird? However, once the shake was in our hands and we took those delicious first sips, it wasn’t quite what it seemed. First of all, the doughnut on top is definitely not a chocolate-dipped peanut butter doughnut — it’s a chocolate doughnut with peanut butter icing on top. However, we weren’t really bothered by that fact at all. The doughnut was moist and the icing added a well-balanced amount of sweetness. We’ve had many doughnut-topped shakes at Hollywood Scoops, but this one was what we wanted the others to be like! A case of mistaken identity. Moving on to the shake itself, we had a hard time finding the peanut butter flavor layered in with the chocolate. It was mostly just chocolate ice cream we were slurping through that straw. So that’s probably the one thing we would’ve changed about the shake itself — more peanut butter sauce! (Cause you can never have too much, amirite? ) MORE peanut butter!!! And finally, let’s chat about those Butterfinger pieces. Disney kept that particular aspect of the shake this time around, and we were LOVING it. They’re stuck to the rim of the cup in chocolate, not in hard icing like other rim toppings from Hollywood Scoops have been before. It makes it a LOT easier to scrape them off with your teeth. So all in all, we would totally order this again. It’s one of the best shakes we’ve ever had at Hollywood Scoops (just a little bit more peanut butter sauce, please!), and the flavors are some of our favorites. You can pick it up for $9.49 right now, just look for the little placard in the window to make sure it’s there! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World snack reviews, news, and updates! We’ve got you covered with the latest from the parks. Click Here to Check Out Another Treat We Reviewed Recently! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you order this shake? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: One of Our Favorite Disney World Milkshakes is BACK...But It's Lying to Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection (a.k.a. Pay Per Ride) has been in place at Disney World and Disneyland Resort for some time now. Lightning Lane We’ve made our way to the parks on both coasts to test out the new paid FastPass+ replacement systems and see just how they work. In essence, the idea behind both Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection is that guests pay a certain amount to skip the standby lines at the specified attractions and thus get to ride their favorite attractions with a shorter wait. But can Lightning Lanes (the lanes used to help Genie+ and Pay Per Ride skip the standby waits) actually be LONGER than the standby lines? Here’s what we’ve seen. A Quick Recap Before we begin, let’s give a quick recap of just what Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection are. First, there’s Disney Genie or “Free Genie.” The FREE Disney Genie service can help with planning your days in the parks. Essentially, you can tell Free Disney Genie what types of things you like, what you want to do, etc. and it will help create personalized itineraries for your day. ©Disney Next, there’s Disney Genie+. Through Genie+ guests essentially purchase access to use the “Lightning Lanes” (a.k.a. the old FastPass+ lanes) for select attractions around the parks. The cost is $15 per person, per day. With Genie+, you can choose one attraction at a time and reserve a timeframe to use the Lightning Lane for that ride. When your lightning lane return time arrives, you can return to the ride and skip the standby queue and avoid the wait. Then, you’ll be able to continue making those Genie+ selections one ride at a time throughout the day. Make sure you’re refreshing the app! Finally, there’s Individual Attraction Selection (a.k.a. Pay Per Ride). Not all rides are available through the standard Genie+ service. Select popular attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and others are not available through Genie+. Instead, if you want to ride these, you’ll need to pay to use their Lightning Lanes individually (that’s the Individual Attraction Selection option). Lightning Lane The price for these rides varies depending on the park, ride, and day. Guests can only buy a maximum of 2 pay-per-ride selections per day. Click here to get our FREE DFB printable to help you make sense of Disney Genie! Can Lightning Lanes Be LONGER Than Standby? So now that we’ve recapped the Genie+ and Pay Per Ride situation, let’s turn to those standby lines. Guests are not required by any means to pay for Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection in order to ride an attraction in Disney World. If you don’t want to pay for these services, you can still ride Disney World’s attractions by using the standby (regular) lines. Disney Genie But if you want to SKIP the standby line and get on the ride faster (theoretically) then you’ll need to use Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection. That leads us to the question at the heart of this post — can Lightning Lanes (the ones you’re PAYING to use through Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection) actually be LONGER than the standby lines? Lightning Lane We reached out to our fantastic DFB reporters who have utilized Genie+ in the parks (primarily in Disney World) before to see what their experience has been. In short, the answer we got was “no.” One reporter shared that they have used Genie a couple of times but never experienced a situation where the Lightning Lane took longer than the standby. Another shared that they used to experience this issue with FastPass+ at times, but that they have used Genie+ twice and never had that issue. Frozen Ever After Another reporter noted that, aside from personal experience, the very function of Genie+ is to provide guests with a way to “skip” the standby lines, so a situation should not arise where the Lightning Lane is longer than the standby line. In theory, if there were ever to be a tremendous backup when it comes to the standby line, Cast Members should prioritize the Lightning Lane and pull more guests from that line to help move the line along. That might result in extended waits for guests in the standby lanes, but should not result in a situation where the Lightning Lane is longer (in terms of wait time) as compared to the standby line. In fact, when we reached out to some of our DFB readers about their feelings regarding Genie+, some noted that they felt like Genie+ has made the stand-by lines longer than before. Lightning Lanes are the new FastPass lines Note that some of this is based on the purpose of the system and what should happen, but our experience does seem to support it. Some guests have commented on our previous posts, suggesting that standby times have been over-exaggerated, weren’t as long as posted, or simply weren’t that bad during their trip, making them feel that the use of Genie+ wasn’t necessary. The situation with standby lanes can vary depending on the day you visit, the park you’re in, the time of day, the time of year, etc. Though in the past we’ve found the wait times to be fairly accurate, things can depend. Lightning Lane Sign Still, based on our experience wait times for Lightning Lanes haven’t been longer than standby waits. Is that what you’ve experienced? If you’ve had a different experience in the parks be sure to tell us in the comments. Click here to learn about the BIG Disney Genie+ rule that everyone gets wrong. But…Physical Lines Can Be Deceiving While we personally haven’t experienced a situation where the wait associated with a Lightning Lane is longer than the standby line, there is something we want to caution you about — the physical lines for the Lightning Lanes can be deceiving. Fight of Passage Lightning Lane We have sometimes seen the actual Lightning Lane line of guests stretch WELL past where the entrance to the ride is (particularly in spots like The Haunted Mansion). So from the outside, some of these Lightning Lane lines can seem extremely long (which might make you question how quickly they’ll help you enter the attraction). You paid for speedier service to the ride, so you deserve to get it, right? Lightning Lane From what we’ve experienced, though the physical lines can sometimes stretch well past the ride’s entrance, the Lightning Lane lines themselves tend to move. Again, this goes back to the idea that the Lightning Lane is meant to be prioritized because guests are paying for a speedier service and Disney needs to deliver on that in order to make the service “worth it.” So while a physical Lightning Lane line might seem quite lengthy, don’t necessarily let that worry you. Based on what we’ve experienced, the Lightning Lane lines do tend to move, helping you get to your desired destination without too much of a significant delay. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Of course, keep in mind that this article is based on what we’ve seen and experienced in the parks. Things can be different on days where an attraction shuts down due to technical difficulties, delaying all guests (including those who bought access to the Lightning Lanes); or other situations that might delay all guests. What have you experienced with Genie+? Tell us in the comments. And follow our newsletter for more Disney Genie+ updates. Click here to see our step-by-step guide to using Disney Genie+ All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What has your experience been like with Genie+? Tell us in the comments! The post Can Lightning Lane Lines Be LONGER Than Standby Lines at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When dining at Disney World, there seems to be an endless amount of choices, from where you’re going to eat to what you’re going to order once you’ve selected your restaurant. Dinner Spread at Space 220 If you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices to make, one way to make your dining experiences a bit more “streamlined” is by ordering off of a prix fixe menu. Today, we’re going to chat about what exactly these menus are, and why Disney World seems to be more obsessed with them these days! What IS a Prix Fixe Menu? In basic terms, a prix fixe menu is usually made of a multi-course meal (traditionally an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert) sold at one fixed price. Diners can typically choose between a variety of options in each course when ordering off of a prix-fixe menu. California Grill A number of Disney World restaurants have prix fixe menus or prix fixe menu options, including Space 220, La Crêperie de Paris, California Grill with its new 50th Anniversary prix fixe dining experience, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Chefs de France, just to name a few. Ned Land Sea Cake at Be Our Guest Restaurant Note that in some situations, diners can “customize” their prix-fixe dining experiencing by ordering add-ons like wine pairings, additional side dishes, supplementals, etc. Not all prix-fixe menus offer these, but when they do, it’s usually accompanied by an additional fee on top of the price you’re paying for the prix-fixe meal. Click here to read our review of the prix-fixe menu at Be Our Guest Restaurant! Why Does Disney World Seem to be So Obsessed with Prix Fixe Menus? Disney Can Make More $$$ SHOCKER! Money is involved. If you’ve paid attention to restaurant menus across the parks and resorts, you may have noticed that prix fixe options have become more common around Disney World. This is likely due (at least in part) to the fact that Disney stands to make a TON of money off of them. La Crêperie de Paris has a prix-fixe option on its menu Prix fixe menus are designed and priced in a way where you can easily wind up spending MORE than you would if you were to order your meal à la carte. Many guests might not ordinarily order an appetizer, entree, AND dessert à la carte. But by offering a multi-course meal disguised as a bargain or just as an easy way to order without having to stress too much (taking some of the decision-making out of the equation), you might wind up paying MORE for your meal than you would if you just ordered a la carte (and likely only get 1 appetizer to share for the entire table, or only order 2 out the 3 courses). Chefs de France Spread There are a few instances where you can get your money’s worth when it comes to prix fixe menus. If you order the most expensive dish that’s included in the prix fixe menu (for example, a Filet Mignon), you can get the most bang for your buck. But, if you order one of the cheaper dishes (think plant-based options or chicken, typically), Disney could be coming out on top in terms of profits (the value of a veggie or otherwise not meat-centric dish is not the same as those meat dishes, but Disney will charge guests the same if they’re on the same prix fixe menu). 8oz Filet Mignon from Space 220 As an example, let’s look at how the price of California Grill’s new prix-fixe menu compares to ordering off of their previous menu à la carte. The prix-fixe price for one adult is $89 and comes with one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert. Let’s take three items off of their prix-fixe menu which you used to be able to order individually: Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons as an appetizer ($18), Oak-fired Filet of Beef ($59), and the Chef’s Selections of California Cheeses as a dessert ($23). Here, the total bill would come out to $100 before tax and gratuity. In this scenario, you’ll SAVE money by ordering through the prix fixe menu. Note, however, that we chose three of the pricier menu items and that, in the case of the appetizer, the portion is scaled down for the prix fixe from when it was an a la carte appetizer. Also keep in mind that neither of these totals include beverages. Icewine Martini from California Grill But what if under normal circumstances you would have just ordered one appetizer and one entree to split? Or maybe you just wanted a lighter salad for your entree. Then your overall cost could have been lower. Click here to see our rankings of every item on the Space 220 lunch menu from worst to best! A Dining Plan Replacement? Prix fixe menus are similar to the Disney Dining Plan in that you’re paying one set price for a fixed, pre-determined selection of food. With the Disney Dining Plan still unavailable at the moment, we’ve wondered if prix fixe menus are essentially the “new” dining plan. They allow guests to pay a set amount for their meal without having to worry about individual costs for separate items and they seem like a bargain but are not always a good deal (depending on how much you’d normally eat). Crepes for DAYS We’ve discussed in the past how the Disney Dining Plan is designed (generally) so Disney is the one making more money, and that it’s not necessarily a good deal for the guest. Now, that’s not always the case. The Disney Dining Plan CAN be a good deal for some, but it takes some serious number crunching to figure out if that’s the case for you. Oftentimes, you might find that through the Disney Dining Plan you’d end up paying for food you won’t be able to eat (because you’ll be too full) or you’d pay for food that you wouldn’t have otherwise spent the money on. When it comes to prix fixe menus, you will generally find that they’ll save you some money compared to buying those individual items à la carte, but the main issue is that most guests would not buy that much food ordinarily. (Similar to how people pay for food they might not ordinarily eat through the Dining Plan). So Disney can still make quite a bit of money with the prix fixe meals just by offering them and making hungry guests (who probably wouldn’t order that much food ordinarily) think they’re getting a deal. Plus, compared to the Dining Plan, remember that alcohol isn’t included with prix fixe, meaning you’ll be paying out of pocket even more there, whereas one alcoholic drink per adult was included with most Dining Plan options. Appetizers from California Grill’s 50th Anniversary prix-fixe menu As we noted above, the Disney Dining Plan is not available right now. But it is set to return in the future. But even if it does return, will that mark a change in the trend of prix fixe menus? Only time will tell. Click here to see our tips to maximizing Disney Dining Plan credits. Other Reasons Another reason why Disney World could be so obsessed with prix fixe menus is that it allows them to stick to a set number of dishes to prep in their kitchens. Disney could probably estimate how many Filet Mignons are going to be ordered per hour, how many chicken dishes are going to be ordered per hour, how many slices of cake will be ordered per hour, and so on and so forth. A peek into the kitchen! Ultimately, offering a prix fixe menu with a limited number of items to pick from in each category can allow for the kitchen to operate more efficiently, potentially reducing costs and therefore maximizing profits. This can also be particularly helpful post-closures if the kitchens at Disney World are not fully staffed at their pre-2020 levels. Click here to read about what we know regarding the return of the Disney Dining Plan! Disney is Not Alone According to Mashed.com, Disney isn’t the only one hopping on the prix fixe trend. Apparently prix fixe menus came from French chef Auguste Escoffier, whose vision was to streamline restaurant processes, especially when it comes to food and supplies and communication with customers. Mashed notes that “a prix-fixe menu can streamline fine dining in a way that only fast food chains had previously been able to accomplish.” And its expected that more prix fixe menus will pop up in 2022. Space 220 Lunch One restauranteur indicated that more prix fixe menus could pop up in 2022 because these types of menus can emphasize locally available ingredients and minimize cost. These more limited menus, which typically reduce the number of combinations of items that a guest can order, can help address supply chain issues because the menu can be tailored to whatever ingredients are available. It can also address issues with labor shortage by selecting menu items that look and taste great, but also require less hands to make. Space 220 Lunch Food We’ve seen supply chain issues impact a number of ingredients and we’ve also seen labor shortages affect spots in Disney World and beyond, so perhaps this increased focus on prix fixe menus makes sense. Click here to see why some places might be closed in Disney World Prix Fixe Menus Aren’t All That Bad Like we noted above, prix fixe menus aren’t all bad. There are some positives for the guest when ordering this way. For starters it can just feel simpler to know that you get an appetizer, entree, and dessert and that your choices are limited to those specified in the (often smaller) prix fixe menu. It can take some of the stress out of picking a dish to know that you only have a limited number of options available and you can sort-of see them all at once. Center-cut Filet Mignon from Be Our Guest They can also be a good deal IF you would have typically ordered that much and you focus on getting the priciest items that are included in the deal. Whether you prefer to order off of a prix fixe menu or you like ordering à la carte, there’s no denying that prix fixe menus are becoming the popular menu of choice for many Disney World restaurants. Only time will tell if this trend continues into the future or this is simply a temporary strategy for Disney World to increase food profits as they continue to rebound from 2020 and deal with labor issues and supply chain problems. If you’re thinking of trying one of these menus out on your next vacation, be sure to read our reviews ahead of your visit! Click here to read our full review of the prix fixe dinner menu at Space 220 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you prefer to order from prix fixe menus when they’re offered at a restaurant in Disney World, or do you prefer to order à la carte? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World SUPER Obsessed With Prix Fixe Menus Right Now. This Might Be Why. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The 2022 Super Bowl is right around the corner! Football field at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Super Bowl LVI kicks off on Sunday, February 13th, and Disney wants to make sure you’re all set for the big game! Disney+ has tons of new titles coming up in 2022, including a new Proud Family series, and these Football-inspired titles will be joining them soon just in time to build your Super Bowl hype! On January 28th Disney+ will be adding 3 ESPN documentaries in preparation for the big game! The Book of Manning, an up-close look at the iconic football family, 4 Fall of Buffalo, the story of the Buffalo Bills’ historic Super Bowl losses, and Deion’s Double Play, a doc about Deion Sanders’ love for two sports, will all be available on the streaming service! ©ESPN If those documentaries aren’t enough for you, not to worry, there’s a TON of football content across the Disney bundle! On Disney+, you can find the 3 documentaries we mentioned above, as well as titles like Remember the Titans and Safety all under the ‘Get Ready for the Big Game’ set. ©ESPN Hulu has titles like Friday Night Lights, The Turkey Bowl, and Brian Banks, and ESPN+ has every 30 for 30 documentary as well as other docs like Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, More than an Athlete: Michael Strahan, NFL Turning Point, and NFL Primetime. ©ESPN So order your favorite game day foods and get to streaming! We’re only a few weeks out from the Super Bowl, so hop on Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN+ to prepare yourself for football’s biggest night. We’re always staying up to date on all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see all the NEW Disney titles coming in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about these football titles coming to Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: 3 New Football Documentaries are Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got another round of restaurant re-openings over the next couple of weeks, including some popular spots at Disney World hotels. Jiko is finally returning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge on February 17th, the Turf Club Bar & Grill is returning on February 3rd to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is bringing back buffets on February 15th. Disney’s BoardWalk We’re excited to see the returns and changes at these restaurants, but today we’re focused on one spot in particular, which has officially returned to a popular Disney World hotel! Right now, we’re visiting a re-opened restaurant that’s serving up signature seafood and steak offerings. Come in with us to see what’s changed at this spot. Flying Fish has officially re-opened at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! In case you haven’t visited this restaurant, it’s a high-end spot that serves gourmet seafood and steak dishes. We’ve enjoyed some fancy dinners here in the past, so let’s head in to see what’s different about it now that it has returned. Check-In You will need reservations for Flying Fish. When the time for your reservations comes up, you can head up to the host stand to let them know that you’ve arrived. Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Once they’re ready for you, you should receive a text message letting you know to return to the front. Flying Fish A Cast Member will take you to your table, and you’re ready to get started! Atmosphere Flying Fish got some big updates just a few years ago, and the decor is much more sophisticated now. Flying Fish Previously, there was a very prevalent circus theme, which didn’t really lend to the whole “high-end dining” concept. Now, the darker tones, mirrors, and crystal chandeliers make this spot elegant and gorgeous. Flying Fish Even the silverware is themed — they look like fish! So cute! There are some beautiful details throughout the restaurant — it’s worth a quick walk around to check out the decor while you wait for your food to arrive! Beautiful! There are still some nods to the circus theme, including mirrors at the front entrance that look sort of like a tent. But overall, it’s much more subdued and luxurious-looking. The Food A lovely dining room is great, but we know why you’re really here — the FOOD, of course! Let’s take a look at the menu at this returning spot. Flying Fish Menu Note that there aren’t a ton of options for drinks and cocktails on the menu, but the AbracadaBar is actually attached to this restaurant. So you can always head into that lounge before or after your meal to find a lot of great options. AbracadaBar If you’d rather stick to Flying Fish, though, there are a few choices for specialty cocktails. ©Disney For appetizers, you can find dishes like Lobster Bisque, Slow-roasted Pork Belly (one of our favorites in the past), and Prince Edward Island Mussels. ©Disney Entrées include both land and sea choices. There are seafood dishes like Salmon and Seafood Pearl Pasta, or you can grab a landlubber choice like Organic Chicken, Filet Mignon, or Char-crusted New York Strip (one of our favorites!). ©Disney Kids can create their own meal, with choices for appetizers, entrées, and sides. ©Disney You can add some extra dishes onto the side of your meal with the Enhancements, and don’t forget about dessert! ©Disney Before food arrives, guests are treated to a tasty bread basket with butter. Bread and Butter For our visit, we decided to try the Slow-roasted Pork Belly as our appetizer for $16. Slow-roasted Pork Belly For our entree, we chose the Seafood Pearl Pasta for $55, which comes with Shrimp, Lobster, Scallops, Clams, and Mussels. Seafood Pearl Pasta We also chose to add on Seared Scallops as an Enhancement for an additional $21. Seared Scallops Enhancement Clearly, you gotta have a true love of seafood to enjoy this dish! Seafood Pearl Pasta with Seared Scallops Enhancement We’ll be checking out all of the returning restaurants in Disney World, so stay tuned with DFB for more updates! Click Here to Find Out Where to Get the BEST Seafood in Disney World Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn? Let us know what you think of this spot in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: Disney World’s Flying Fish Restaurant Has Finally Reopened! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you fly to Disney World, the first stop of your vacation is probably the Orlando International Airport. (And if you’re lucky, you might get to hug an adorable pup while you’re there.) Orlando International Airport This airport is usually very busy since Orlando has so many tourist attractions. In fact, the airport is currently working on another terminal in order to better accommodate the crowds and flights. It’s no surprise that it feels so crowded here right now: According to one report, the number of flights that will pass through the Orlando International Airport this quarter is up by almost 10,000 from the same time last year. The Orlando Business Journal has reported that “flights of 12 major airlines flying to and from Orlando International Airport from January-March 2022 were up 36%.” In the first quarter of 2021, these airlines had 27,304 flights. This year, the first quarter is scheduled to have 37,276 flights. Orlando Airport Converting that into seats, that statistic means that 1.805 million more airplane seats came through the airport this quarter than they did in the 2021 first quarter. Inside an airplane The report only included 12 of the most popular airlines in Orlando, including Avelo, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Silver, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, and United. Of these airlines, Southwest had the most flights in and out of the Orlando International Airport this quarter at 9,018 flights. Spirit Airlines was number 2 with 5,497 flights. Commemorative Disney plane March 2022 is expected to be the busiest month so far this year for the Orlando International Airport. The airport reported that January had 12,476 flights, February will have 11,389 flights, and March will have 13,411 flights. Orlando International Airport The total number of passengers coming through this airport in 2021 was 38.2 million, which is a 58.5% increase from 2020. The Orlando Business Journal said, “The recovery of flights to Central Florida is critical to rebuilding the region’s $75.2 billion tourism and travel industry.” This airport is a busy one! So if you’re visiting Disney World soon and traveling through this airport, be prepared for lots of company! Keep following DFB, and we’ll bring you all the latest news that could impact your Disney World vacation. Find Out How You Can Reserve a Time to Go Through Security at the Orlando International Airport 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 way to get to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post If You Thought the Orlando International Airport Is Getting Super Busy…You’re Right first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, everyone! Valentine’s Day chocolate in Disney Springs We’ve already seen some Disney merchandise for the holiday, like Minnie ears, MagicBands, and a Dooney & Bourke collection, but we also really wanna know about the FOOD! Well, you’re in luck, because we just found out about a bunch of Valentine’s Day treats, merchandise, and other offers coming to Downtown Disney and the hotels at Disneyland Resort! Downtown Disney Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes There will be an over-the-top Red Velvet CakeShake with a vanilla frosted rim, red and white sprinkles, and topped with a slice of red velvet cake, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry at Black Tap from February 12 through Valentine’s Day! ©Black Tap Black Tap is also offering a Red Velvet Cake Batter Shake and a Truffle Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich through the entire month. California Sole There will be a selection of Pura Vida heart jewelry, bright wallets and lanyards from Thread, and starry red Havaianas sandals over at California Sole. Kayla’s Cake Pink heart-shaped macarons made with Persian rose buttercream are coming to Kayla’s Cake! ©Disney Lovepop New handcrafted paper flowers are over at Lovepop! These one-of-a-kind flowers are a great choice for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or everyday “just because I love you” moments. ©Disney Six red paper roses sit atop their green leafy stems inside of a sturdy box, available while supplies last, through the month of February. There is also a fun and adorable pop-up card featuring Grogu! Marceline’s Confectionery Check out the “Bee Mine” Granny Smith apple, dipped in caramel and red chocolate, adorned with dark chocolate and a honey bee chocolate piece. ©Disney Plus, you can savor strawberry chocolate cake pops, heart-shaped “Bee Mine” cereal treats, chocolate dipped strawberries, and dark chocolate marshmallow wands. Pandora There’s a sweetheart selection of Valentine’s charms and gift sets at Pandora, featuring festive hearts and padlocks. Pelé Soccer Get your soccer-lover the limited-edition “I Love the Beautiful Game” t-shirt throughout the month of February. Salt & Straw Fall in love with the classics at Salt & Straw, where chocolates and flowers turn into delicious scoops such as Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Honey Lavender. Salt and Straw at Downtown Disney Sprinkles There will be a new Heartthrob Red Velvet cupcake at Sprinkles! This takes a romantic twist on their classic red velvet cupcake, as a southern style light chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and rolled in Sprinkles’ exclusive Heartthrob sprinkles by Fancy Sprinkles. This limited-time cupcake is available January 31st through February 14th, 2022. Splitsville Luxury Lanes Try The Final Rose Cocktail at Splitsville. It’s a light and refreshing spirited elixir that’s perfect for celebrating Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day. Splitsville Wetzel’s Pretzels The ‘A Choco-Lot of Love’ pretzel brings an extra sweet twist, topped with cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche, and rich chocolate fudge. Downtown Disney District Main Stage The month of February will bring a variety of talented groups out to Downtown Disney, performing a soulful mix of jazz, R&B, Motown, funk, and reggae. Disneyland Hotels Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa There’s a special treatment being offered for Valentine’s Day at the hotel’s spa! The Tenaya Stone Spa Rosé and Roses Foot Treatment. This is a rose fragranced foot bath with floating rose petals, cleansing exfoliation, and a tantalizing massage designed to soothe your legs and feet and leave you feeling satin smooth. Afterward, you can relax on the patio of GCH Craftsman Bar with a glass of rosé or a non-alcoholic beverage. This treatment is available from January 30th through February 15th, 2022. In the lobby of the Grand Californian, you can go by the holiday cart for some Mickey Mouse-shaped Valentine’s cookies, heart-shaped sugar cookies, chocolate Minnie Mouse-shaped crisped rice treats, chocolate dipped strawberries, and ombre macarons. ©Disney At GCH Craftsman Bar, there will be Valentine’s cocktails throughout February, including: The Tuxedo Strawberry — Bacardi Raspberry Rum, Dark Crème de Cacao, strawberry puree and Half and Half The California Crush — Crown Royal Regal Apple Whiskey, strawberry puree, lemon and agave, served with a strawberry heart garnish The Love’s Lantern — Skyy Citrus Vodka, Chambord and lime, garnished with edible flowers and a glow cube ©Disney Disneyland Hotel The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel will be offering a red velvet cupcake and a Sable Heart cookie with raspberry filling, in addition to the raspberry mocha coffee for the month of February. ©Disney A pink floral heart is being added between the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse topiaries near the Fantasy Tower at the Disneyland Hotel for a lovely photo opportunity. It will be there from February 11th through February 15th, 2022. If you’re staying overnight at the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can choose to purchase a Valentine’s basket. This includes a Mickey Mouseketeer ears, Minnie Mouse sequin ears, a box of macarons, and a silver Disney frame. Just as your hotels’ front desk upon your arrival. Deliveries will take place between February 11th and February 14th, 2022. Limited quantity available. ©Disney And, if you’re staying at any of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, you can save up to 25% off select rooms for visits now through April 7th, 2022, when booked by March 17th, 2022. That’s everything happening in the Downtown Disney District and at the hotels of Disneyland Resort for Valentine’s Day! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news and updates. Click here to see the Valentine’s Day Minnie ears coming soon to the Disney Parks! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? 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