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How different is planning a trip to Disneyland vs Disney World? Disneyland Resort Crowds Are they basically the same, or are there other factors, events, closures, and price surges that could make it trickier to find those seasonal sweet spots in our Anaheim parks? Check out our video below The BEST Times to Go to Disneyland in 2022! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know if you’re planning to go to Disneyland in 2022. The post The BEST Times to Go to Disneyland in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gone are the days of VHS collections with all your favorite Disney movies stacked up next to the bulky TV. If you do still have a VHS player, hang on to that guy, because they’re getting very difficult to find. (And also can we come over to watch our Disney tapes on your player? Thanks.) VHS merchandise in Disney World If you’re looking to watch a Disney movie nowadays, you’re probably thinking of Disney+, the streaming service that has all kinds of TV shows and movies from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. Let’s take a look at all the ways you can save money on a Disney+ subscription so that you’ll have access to all of your favorite Disney classics (you know…in case that VHS player doesn’t work out). There are several ways to save on a Disney+ subscription, whether that be through bundling it with other streaming services, going with the ad version instead of ad-free, or finding offers through other companies that have deals on the service. ©Disney Let’s take a look at all of the current options so that you can find the one that works best for you. Buy the Annual Subscription Instead of Monthly As a reminder, the basic Disney+ subscription (no Hulu or ESPN+) is $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year. So the first option to save is to buy the annual subscription instead of the monthly option. Buy the annual version instead of monthly! If you’re going to use Disney+ for a full year, you can save $15.98 by purchasing a year of streaming up front instead of paying the monthly fee. Bundle with Other Streaming Services Many people use multiple streaming services in order to get access to a wider variety of movies and shows. Disney+ offers a bundle with Hulu and ESPN+, which costs $19.99 a month for ad-free Hulu or $13.99 a month for Hulu with ads. ©Disney+ Bundle If you’ll use all of those streaming services, you can save by bundling with Disney+ instead of buying all three of them separately. Here’s a breakdown of the cost: Disney+: $7.99/month Hulu (with ads): $6.99/month Hulu (no ads): $12.99/month ESPN+: $6.99/month Disney+ Day Cavalcade So with the ads version of Hulu, buying the streaming services separately would cost $21.97. Buying the Disney+ bundle with Hulu (with ads) is $13.99, so you’ll save $7.98 a month. ©Hulu The no-ads version of Hulu brings the total cost of all three streaming services up to $27.97. The Disney+ bundle with Hulu (no ads) is $19.99, so you’ll still save $7.98 a month by bundling them all together. Go for the Ads Version If you are going to bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+, you can save a little more money by choosing the ads version of Hulu. (Note that Disney+ does not have ads.) ©Disney The Disney+ bundle with Hulu (no ads) is $19.99 a month, but the version that includes Hulu (with ads) is $13.99 a month. So you can save $6 a month by watching a few commercials during your shows and movies. Take Advantage of Verizon’s Disney Bundle Deal Right now, Verizon is offering 6 months of the Disney+ bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+) for free if you buy certain unlimited plans. ©Verizon If you already have Verizon, you can upgrade to an unlimited plan to get the Disney+ bundle added to your plan for free for 6 months. ©Verizon And if you already have Verizon unlimited, you can just add the Disney+ bundle to your plan for free for 6 months as well! Other Third-Party Discounts There are a few more discounts available through other companies. The first one is through O2, which is a telecommunications company in the UK and Germany that’s owned by Virgin Media. If you buy a new account with O2 or upgrade your existing plan, you’ll get up to 6 months of Disney+ for free. ©O2 You can also just add Disney+ as an extra to an existing plan (without upgrading) for £7.99 a month, and O2 will take £2 off your total bill each month. So really that’s like getting Disney+ for £5.99 instead! ©O2 Tesco also still has their Clubcard Deal, which means that Clubcard members can exchange £8 of clubcard vouchers for 3 months of Disney+. ©Tesco Since Disney+ is £7.99 in the UK, that’s like getting 2 months of Disney+ for free. ©Disney We hope that some of these options can help you get to your favorite Disney movies and shows without paying quite so much! And we will continue to update this post as more/new discounts are announced. Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news and tips. Click Here to See EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ This February Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite show in Disney+? Let us know in the comments. The post All the Disney+ Discounts that Exist Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Marvel Day at Sea cruises for 2022 are currently setting sail across the Caribbean, but we have good news for fans looking for an epic vacation in early 2023. Not only are these cruises returning next year, but for the first time ever, the largest assembly of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains on one ship will be sailing epic voyages from Miami, now on the Disney Dream!View the full article

Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, is a vacation retreat in Hawaii. ©Disney If you’re looking for a way to mix up your usual Disney World trip, you can head to this resort to get a relaxing experience that still has plenty of Disney magic. Last year, Aulani implemented some restrictions stating that only guests of the resort could dine at the resort’s restaurants. Now, there might be a new travel restriction in place soon. Here’s what Aulani has said about the potential changes so far. Aulani recently sent an email to travel agencies notifying them that COVID-19 boosters may soon be required for travelers who want to come to Hawaii and bypass the self-quarantine mandate. ©Disney The State of Hawaii already has a mandatory quarantine in place for domestic travel within the US that requires anyone who enters the state to self-quarantine for five days. You can bypass this quarantine by proving that you’re up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Or, you can take a pre-travel test (up to 72 hours before the final leg of your trip) and show a negative result to bypass the quarantine in place of proving your vaccination status. Without proof of vaccination or a negative pre-travel test, you will be required to self-quarantine. Disney’s Aulani Resort The current regulations do not require a COVID-19 booster shot, but in Aulani’s recent email, they stated that a booster might become a requirement soon. They said, “Travelers planning to utilize their vaccine status to receive an exemption to the State of Hawaii’s mandatory quarantine may be required to be up to date on their COVID-19 booster shots.” Hawaiian Sunset from Aulani Whether this becomes a requirement depends on if the Government of Hawaii makes those changes to Hawaii’s Safe Travels Program. As of writing (on January 26th), a COVID-19 booster is not yet required to bypass self-quarantine. We will continue to watch for changes and update this post as soon as we hear more information. Aulani View Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney. Click Here to Check Out Two Ways to Save Big on Your 2022 Disney Aulani Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii? Let us know in the comments. The post Potential New Travel Restrictions May Impact Your Trip to Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at Disney Food Blog, we’ve done a LOT of eating in Disney World. Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! We’ve reviewed basically every single restaurant in Disney World, eaten countless seasonal snacks, and shared years’ worth of tips with you. Now, we’re bringing you some of our absolute best pieces of advice. Let’s dive into our TOP 50 Disney dining tips! General Tips Let’s start with some basics. 1. Research your dining options. Disney World is a complicated place and the dining options are no different. If you’re headed on a trip soon, you might want to go ahead and research your dining picks. There are hundreds of restaurants on Disney World property and that can make it very overwhelming to decide the best place to eat during your vacation. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater If you have at least part of a plan in advance, the decision can feel a LOT less stressful when you’re hungry and ready to eat in the parks. We have reviewed basically every single restaurant in Disney World and we have thoughts on ALL of them. If you’ve got your eye on a particular spot, head to DFB to check out our latest restaurant review. Our reviews are comprehensive and come with our thoughts on service, atmosphere, food, and more. We even have recommendations on what you should order! Click here to see our Disney World restaurants guide! 2. Don’t miss the must-eat items! We here at Disney Food Blog love Disney food (shocker, we know!) and we have eaten a lot of it. We’ve even worked to amass a list of must-eat treats and snacks for throughout Disney World. You’ve probably heard of cult favorites like DOLE Whip, Zebra Domes, School Bread, and Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars. If any of those sound good to you, you might want to give them a try on your next visit to the World. School Bread featuring Olaf! You’ll be in the clear if you do your research on your must-eats in advance, whether those musts are popular favorites or just something that sounds good to you. We cover everything there is to know about Disney World food so you can learn all about the different snacks and meals that you might encounter during your Disney trip. Check out some of our best-of posts like the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Disney World or the Best Grilled Cheese! And don’t forget that our YouTube channel is FULL of videos to help you plan your trip, including lots of food to help you pick those must-eat snacks! 3. Embrace snacks, even as alternatives to meals. Snacks are a pretty amazing part of Disney World. Our advice? Don’t underestimate the portion size. Snacks can even be a great alternative to full meals! Not only do they sometimes have enough food to fill up someone with an average appetite, they also tend to be cheaper than buying a whole entree portion from a Counter Service restaurant. Totchos There are a few snacks around Disney World that we think work great in place of a meal. If you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you might want to head to Woody’s Lunch Box to try out the Totchos. Chili Cheese Fries at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom can certainly hold you over. If you’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Flame Tree Barbecue has a few hearty snack options, and World Showcase in EPCOT is full of snacks that could hold you over until it’s time for a larger meal. Click here for our list of 15 cheap but filling Disney World snacks for when you’re ballin’ on a budget! 4. Hit up resorts for meals. You might want to head to the resorts for meals. Don’t forget that some of the best restaurants in Disney World are actually at the hotels — and, you don’t have to stick to the hotel you’re staying at when it comes to dining. If you’re looking for an upscale dining experience in Disney World, your best bet is probably heading to one of the hotels like Disney’s Contemporary Resort for California Grill or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Citricos or Victoria and Albert’s (note that Victoria & Albert’s is temporarily unavailable). Citricos got a Mary Poppins theme The other bonus to eating at the resort hotels is that it is one of the few ways to officially resort hop right now. Since Disney World reopened in 2020, resort hopping has not been as common an occurrence as it used to be. Guests are only allowed to park at Disney World Resort hotels if they are resort guests or if they have a table service dining reservation. So, if you were hoping to see a lot of the Disney World Resort hotels, a great way to do that can be to spread your dining plans out among them. Kona Cafe We also like to use the monorail loop hotels as a tool when we want a break from Magic Kingdom in the middle of the day. It is so easy to access Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from Magic Kingdom either through the monorail or even through walking paths! So, if one of the dining options at those hotels looks good to you, don’t be afraid to hop on the monorail in the middle of your Magic Kingdom day and get a break from the crowds. Click here to see the best snacks you’ll only find at the hotels! 5. Try new and underrated restaurants. New restaurants are undoubtedly a popular choice when planning a visit to Disney, and we definitely get the appeal of eating in a brand new spot. If eating at a newly opened restaurant is important to you, then you can make that a priority. But you might also want to try some underrated restaurants! New restaurants tend to be really popular, as do the tried-and-true favorites. But there are some seriously underrated restaurants in Disney World! Skipper Canteen Sticking to only the more popular reservations might mean you’ll miss out on some amazing experiences. Some of our underrated restaurant favorites include Trail’s End Restaurant (specifically for breakfast), Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, and Trattoria al Forno. Want to see more underrated favorites? We’ve got a whole post to take you through them. Click here to see some of our favorite underrated restaurants in Disney World! 6. Nosh at a lounge or bar in place of a sit-down dinner. This next tip is one of our absolute favorites! If you want an upscale experience without the price or time commitment, consider dining at a lounge. Nomad Lounge is the lounge offering connected to Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and it’s one of our favorite spots to eat in all of Disney World! Nomad Lounge The food and drinks are still very upscale as is the environment — without quite as high of a price tag as dining at one of the table service options. Plus, lounges can give you the opportunity to get into hard to get restaurants. California Grill Lounge and other lounge spaces are typically open on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you arrive early in the evening, you might be able to “experience” the restaurant in a way, even though you might not have been able to to get a reservation. Plus, most lounges give you the opportunity to order off the full restaurant menu! Click here to see our picks for the 10 best Disney World bars and lounges 7. Fill up at a buffet or family-style meal. Buffets can offer you a great opportunity to fill up so that you don’t have to spend as much money on meals later in the day. All-you-care-to-enjoy offerings are offered at a variety of spots around Disney World and many of them come with some amazing food options. Specifically, we love the buffet at Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or the family-style meal being served at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT is also one of our favorite character meals and it’s served family-style. Boma’s bread service Eating at a buffet might take up a larger chunk of time, but you can also fill up to the point that you might only need two meals that day. If you’re a light eater, you might even be able to get away with eating snacks until buffet time. This is a great way to save and to get a variety of food options during your meal. Click here to get a look at Boma’s dinner buffet! 8. Coordinate your reservations with park hours. When you are making reservations you’re going to want to take a look at the park hours for the theme parks. For instance, it might be a bummer if you make a breakfast reservation at your hotel and then miss out on a solid chunk of park hours in the morning. But, if you make an earlier reservation you might be able to have a full table service experience and still make it to a park depending on its opening hours. EPCOT tends to open later, so your EPCOT day might be a great day for you to choose a longer breakfast meal. Garden Grill Dining reservations can also help you get a little bit of extra time in the theme parks. Sometimes, restaurants inside the theme parks will offer reservations that are earlier than the Park’s opening hours. If you have one of these reservations, you’ll be able to enter the park before it opens and potentially be done dining by the time people are still scanning in at the front gates. Cinderella’s Royal Table The same is true for dining reservations at the end of the day. You could find yourself walking out of a totally empty theme park if you make a reservation around the closing hours of the park. Keep in mind that some of these outside park hours reservations have been unavailable since the theme parks reopened in 2020, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for them! Is breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table worth the cost right now? Click here to see our full review Advance Dining Reservation Tips Now for some tips to help you with your reservations! 9. Stay on-site so you can book more than 60 days prior to your visit whenever possible. You might want to consider staying on-site as the Disney World hotels do give you a slight bump to your dining reservation window. Many of the table service restaurants in Walt Disney World require reservations and those reservations can fill up quickly. If you know that you want a reservation for a spot that is very much in-demand like Cinderella’s Royal Table or Be Our Guest, then staying on-site can be a major tool for making that happen. The Grand Ballroom at Be Our Guest Restaurant All Disney guests can book their dining reservations 60 days in advance, but Walt Disney World hotel guests get an extra bump to that window. Instead of having to wait until the 60-day mark, hotel guests can book 60 days out plus the length of stay (up to a 10-day stay). Some of those reservations can go within minutes when they open up for everyone at the 60-day mark, so this can be a major plus. Click here to see more details about making Advance Dining Reservations 10. Consider your other plans when booking dining. You also want to make sure you consider your other plans when booking dining. Table service meals in Walt Disney World tend to take a while, especially if you’re looking at some of the more upscale meals or a meal with multiple courses. Definitely expect signature restaurants to take more than an hour. Welcome to EPCOT! These lengthy meals might be good for when you have some time to kill, but if you have a very tight schedule and a lot of must-dos in your Disney trip, it might be better to skip the table service meals or at least limit them so that you’re not spending a ton of time luxuriating at your table. If you’re curious about the pace of service, check our Disney restaurant reviews here on the site. You don’t want to get caught in a dining reservation for so long that you miss out on one of your must-do rides or experiences in the park! 11. Choose the right character meal for your group. If you’re considering having a character meal in the plans, make sure you’re picking the right character meal for your group. There are a few factors that go into this. For one, you want to make sure that you’re going to like the food you’re eating. Restaurants like Cinderella’s Royal Table and Chef Mickey’s are both extremely popular for having iconic characters, the princesses and the Fab Five respectively. But, not all of their food is necessarily the best for the price. MICKEY! If the quality of food is a priority, you might want to pick a restaurant like the character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace or Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White. Plus, you’ll want to keep in mind which characters are meeting at each spot. If your kiddo loves Chip ‘n’ Dale, Garden Grill might be a better choice than Chef Mickey’s. In our opinion, Garden Grill is actually one of the BEST character dining spots a lot of people miss out on. Click here to learn more about Disney World character meals. 12. Time your reservations in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has a lot of timing tricks that you need to keep in mind. If you keep your breakfast reservation early, you’ll probably beat some of the crowds and be able to get good photos. Donald says hello If rides are your priority you might want to keep in mind that booking a reservation during fireworks time or parades time could have an effect on how many rides you’re able to ride. Lines tend to be lower during the big shows! This can be a great time to take advantage of lower ride wait times. Typically, ride wait times get the longest in the middle of the day, so that could be a good time for you to book that lunch. Note that full parades are not yet available in Magic Kingdom, but cavalcades are and the Festival of Fantasy Parade is set to return in 2022. 13. Book a meal during Disney Enchantment or Harmonious for a great view of the fireworks. If you want to get a great view of some entertainment AND eat at the same time, you can do the opposite of the above and time your reservations with things like parades and fireworks. If you get a reservation at a restaurant like California Grill or even Cinderella’s Royal Table, you could have amazing or really unique views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks from your table. Make sure you get a reservation that is around fireworks time and then consider requesting a table that has a good view of the show. Disney Enchantment You can use Quick Service for this tip as well, but keep in mind that Quick Service locations are going to be very busy around these times. Still, is there anything better than eating corn dog nuggets while watching Disney Enchantment? Harmonious from Rose & Crown EPCOT also has some great restaurants with amazing fireworks views. The Rose and Crown Dining Room and La Cantina de San Angel both have amazing views of World Showcase Lagoon where Harmonious takes place. And you can even consider booking a fireworks dining package at EPCOT or a fireworks dessert party at Magic Kingdom to secure a good view. Click here to see our 10 tips to see Disney World fireworks WITHOUT the crowds 14. Consider booking a dinner that combines food and entertainment. You might want to consider booking dining that combines food and entertainment. After all, you’re in Disney World so having an extra special dining experience might make sense! Though this is limited right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still a few spots where you can find an entertaining dining experience. Raglan Road For one, Raglan Road in Disney Springs still has live music and you might be able to find a few other spots with live music in the shopping and dining district. At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, diners at ‘Ohana are often serenaded by a ukulele player. And, there are more unique forms of entertainment such as the antics at Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or 50s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 15. Know which restaurants to check out if you don’t have a reservation. Another thing that could be a big deal is knowing which restaurants to keep an eye on if you don’t have a reservation. If you do happen to miss that 60-day window and end up not being able to make the reservations you wanted, or if you thought you were going to be okay with Quick Service but decide last-minute that you’d like a Table Service meal — you’ll want to know your options. The Hollywood Brown Derby For one, many lounges do not require reservations and operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. But, there are also a number of restaurants that offer Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist. This is a feature available on the My Disney Experience app and it lets you join the waitlist for one of these restaurants via your smart phone. Dining at Nomad Lounge If the waitlist isn’t full, you’ll be added to the list and will get a push notification and text when your table is ready. These waits can be long at times, but this is a great way to get into some higher-demand spots. You’ll see the walk-up waitlist available at very popular places including The Hollywood Brown Derby and Nomad Lounge. Learn More About Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist Here 16. Skip dessert. At Table Service spots, that is. What we are about to say might be shocking, but you might want to skip dessert. Not totally skip it, mind you! That would be total malarkey. We mean that you will generally want to skip ordering dessert when dining at Table Service restaurants. Table Service restaurants can have some absolutely stunning dessert options, but more often than not we find that we prefer one of the snacks available out and about in the parks. Mickey Bar Maybe forgo the chocolate bundt cake that they’re serving at your Table Service meal, and save some $$$ with a just-as-good dessert elsewhere. In many cases, the fancy desserts are nice but we might prefer a Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar, DOLE Whip, or another creative Quick Service sweet. Don’t be afraid to skip that dessert course at dinner and head out to one of the snack carts in the park instead! Click here to see the 10 best chocolate desserts in Disney World 17. Can your kids have fun in a Disney restaurant that doesn’t feature characters? You bet. You might be worried that if you don’t book a character meal your kids won’t have any special dining experiences — but that’s just not true. There are some amazingly themed dining experiences that will blow your kiddos away whether they’re meeting Mickey or not. Dining at Oga’s Cantina or Docking Bay 7 in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is an amazingly themed experience. ’50s Prime Time Cafe Places with fun antics like 50s Prime Time Cafe and Whispering Canyon tend to be favorites with little kiddos too. The Cast Members are absolutely wonderful at engaging guests and keeping the meal fun for everyone. Even at some of the more adult restaurants, there might be fun drink options and things for kids that come with souvenir cups and glow cubes to help keep them entertained while you eat. See our video about some of the best Table Service restaurants for kids 18. If a reservation is unavailable, keep checking! If you find that a reservation you really wanted is unavailable, keep checking. People cancel their reservations all the time. You never know when reservations might drop online so keep an eye on those spots that you’re hoping to snag a reservation for. Wings, Noodles, Dumplings, and Broccolini You can also keep an eye on DFB for this! If we ever spot a major change in reservation availability for a popular spot, we will typically post about it so that you don’t miss a beat! California Grill This tip is especially important the day before you’re hoping to dine. Many people decide last minute that they’re not going to use their reservations and cancel. For the most part, reservations have to be canceled at least one day before to avoid the cancellation fee. So the day before you want to dine it might be a great time to find that last-minute dining reservation. Ways to Save Looking to save? We’ve got you covered! 19. Save on dining costs by eating a big, late breakfast. One way to save on dining costs is by eating a big, late breakfast. Disney Table Service restaurant meals can come with some large portions. If you eat like you do at home, that might mean a smaller breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. With Disney dining prices, those will add up. Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 If you eat a late morning breakfast that is bigger, you might be able to skip the lunch that you would have had in your normal schedule and stay satiated until snack time. That’s cutting an entire meal out of your day which can be a BIG money saver – especially if you do it repeatedly over the course of your trip. Check Out That Fried Egg Plus, breakfast does tend to be cheaper than other Table Service meals. So if you plan to eat a limited number of Table Service meals to save money, breakfast can be the way to go to limit spending on the Table Service meals you do pick. Another option, go for brunch! 20. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pepsi). Okay, this one might seem like kind of a weird one. But yes if you are a die-hard Pepsi drinker, you will want to bring your own Pepsi to Disney World. Disney establishments are Coke-only zones. Soda So, if your preferred soda of choice is Pepsi or any other Pepsi product, you’ll want to tote some along with you, or plan to take a trip to a nearby convenience store, grocery store, or drug store to pick up your stash. You could also have it delivered directly to your hotel from a delivery service! Click here to see how grocery & package delivery is changing in Disney World 21. Get free ice water during those hot summer months. It’s no secret, Disney World is a hot place. You’re also probably walking many miles which you might not be used to doing at home. That’s why free water is so important! Not only will it help keep you comfortable, but it will also help keep you safe and hydrated. Free Water Most Disney Counter Service restaurants will give you a free cup of ice water when asked. This certainly does come in handy when you don’t want to spend extra money on a drink with your meal, but you could also stop in at any time if you just need a cup to cool down. Click here to see where you can get free water 22. Be careful where you make your purchases. Need a bottle of soda or a snack? Your first instinct might be to find the closest outdoor kiosk/snack stand and just grab a drink or snack there. But that might not actually be the best choice! If a bottled soda, water, etc. or a pre-packaged snack is what you’re after, look for merchandise spots where these items are sold. If you buy these items at the merchandise location, you can generally use any merchandise discounts you might have on them (like the Annual Passholder discount). Snacks! If you buy a bottle of water at an outdoor snack stand/popcorn kiosk, on the other hand, you generally won’t be able to use things like your Annual Passholder discount. So, while you might have to take a few more steps to find the merchandise location with these items, it could pay off with a small (but still important) discount! 23. Save some dough by bringing your own eats. When heading to Disney World, you do also have the option to bring your own food. If you pack lunch you can probably save a lot, especially if you’re traveling with your whole family. Disney World allows guests to bring in most outside food and non-alcoholic beverages with a few exceptions. This might not be as fun as eating out of one of Disney’s many restaurants, but it can be a great way to save money. ©Amazon Glass containers are not allowed in the parks (except for small ones like baby food jars) and anything that requires heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration, or temperature control is not allowed. You also can’t have anything that has too pungent of an odor. Loose ice is not allowed but you can certainly bring in an iceless cooler full of sandwiches or whatever you might need to have a nice lunch inside the park. Click here to see why you SHOULD bring your own food to Disney World 24. Scope out menus and prices ahead of time to budget. It can be difficult to keep track of a budget in Disney World. Some of our best advice is to get an idea of what you’ll be spending in advance. Go ahead and make a list of restaurants that you want to visit. After that, you can check out the menus to get an idea of just how much your party will be spending. Homecomin’ Menu You don’t want to over budget, but you also don’t want to end up with less money than you need in your budget for food. So don’t be afraid to check out those menus in advance. You don’t have to nickel-and-dime everything, but getting an idea of what that bill might be could help you to have a less stressful vacation. Click here to learn about the hundreds of price increases that have hit Disney World restaurants 25. Eat off property to save money. This might not be an option for every party, but if you really want to focus on saving money, you could consider eating off property. If you do have a car with you, then eating off property can save you some serious cash. White Castle Disney World restaurants tend to come with a Disney premium in terms of price. They’re a bit more expensive because they are theme park restaurants! But, Orlando has a lot of amazing restaurants that are not located within theme parks. So, don’t be afraid to head off-property if you want a nice meal without quite as big a price tag. Should you leave Disney World property for a hot dog?! See our review here! 26. Decide ahead of time if Refillable Resort Mugs are a good bargain for you. If you’re staying in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you might want to look into the Refillable Resort Mugs. These mugs can be a great bargain for a family that knows they’re going to be drinking a good amount of sodas. If you’re not a big soda drinker or plan to stick to water during your trip, then this probably isn’t for you. 50th Anniversary Refillable Resort Mugs If more exciting drinks are your jam, these refillable mugs can help you save a good amount. The initial price for a refillable mug is $19.99. Typically sodas are going to be around $3.99. So, if you think you’re going to drink more than 5 sodas during your resort stay, the refillable mugs might be for you. Rapid Fill Refillable Resort Mugs Refillable mugs are also included with the Disney Dining Plan. Though this offering is currently unavailable, it will be returning. Fair warning though: the sodas that are available with refillable mugs are typically replenished often because so many people are getting refills. That means that some of them can taste a bit off or be too syrupy or flat. That’s something to be aware of! Learn more about refillable resort mugs by clicking here 27. Take advantage of dining and merchandise discounts. This is a great practice pretty much whenever you make a purchase in Disney World. Make sure that you’re not missing out on any dining discounts. Certain guest groups do get discounts on dining. This includes Disney Vacation Club Members, Annual Passholders, Cast Members, Golden Oak Residents, and more. Make sure you study up on your discounts in advance and when in doubt, ask! Annual Pass Many Disney Springs restaurants are also third-party and might come with their own special dining discounts or loyalty programs. Because restaurants might from time to time offer unique specials or events that could get you great savings, we recommend following any restaurants you’re interested in on social media. This way you know about all of the latest news and if you might be able to save a couple bucks by dining there! Click here for our page full of details about discounts you can get in Disney World! 28. Consider visiting during a “free dining” season (when available). All right, this next one comes with a big caveat. Free dining is an offer from Disney that occurs typically a few times a year. However, free dining has not been offered since the Disney World parks reopened because the Dining Plan has been suspended and has not yet returned. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa The Disney Dining Plan is a very popular offer that allows guests to use Dining Plan credits the help pre-pay for and budget their dining experience in Disney World. Typically, two times a year or so, guests can book a hotel during a certain time and receive a FREE Disney Dining Plan. Free dining is one of the most sought-after Disney World deals there is. All-Star Movies Resort Unfortunately, we’re not sure if/when the next free dining offer will be available. So far Disney has only announced that the Disney Dining Plan will return at some point in the future but that doesn’t necessarily mean that free dining will follow soon after. We are keeping a very close eye out for updates about the Disney Dining Plan so if you don’t want to miss a beat, make sure you’re tuned in to DFB. Better Experience Next up, we’ve got some tips to help improve your experience overall. 29. Eat during off-hours. You can have a much better experience in Disney World if you choose to eat your meals during off-hours, whether you’re eating at a Table Service or Quick Service spot. With Table Service meals it’s a little bit less of an issue because you’ll have a reservation regardless, but it might be easier to snag a reservation during those off-hours. For Quick Service spots, eating during regular mealtimes can be a large hassle and eating at off-hours can help make that better. Main Dining Room People tend to eat breakfast around 7-8AM, lunch around 12-1PM, and dinner around 6-7PM. If you eat your meals outside of these times, then you’ll likely find yourself with shorter wait times, whether you’re using Mobile Order or not. During peak lunch times, you might find that Mobile Order pick up times aren’t available until later or lines to pick up your Mobile Order will be much longer. Plus, peak mealtimes can also mean a slight dip in ride wait times while everyone is busy munching on their food. So, if you choose to eat a little earlier or later than a typical meal time, you might be able to take advantage of those shorter wait times. Click here to see 12 Disney World life HACKS for the busiest days 30. Visit at slower times of the year to avoid crowds. If you visit during slower times of the year, you’re going to have a lot of perks. Disney World tends to be busiest around holidays, runDisney race weekends, spring break, and summer. You can typically tell Disney World is going to be busy if a lot of schools around the country have days off. Tree of Life If you visit during a typically slow time, you’re going to have a few benefits when it comes to dining. For instance, your reservations might be a little bit easier to get, and wait times might be a little lower if you’re going for Quick Service spots. Beyond that, lower crowds will generally mean more tables will be available. That means more flexibility and more availability with your dining plans! Click here to see the least crowded times to visit Disney World 31. Make plans to visit an EPCOT Festival at least once. You might want to plan a visit to an EPCOT Festival during your vacation! You don’t need to do this on every single Disney trip, but we do recommend it. Nowadays, EPCOT has festivals going on almost all year round. There are only a few weeks of the year where a festival is not going on! So, you shouldn’t have any trouble working an EPCOT festival into your plans unless you happen to be traveling during one of those off weeks. EPCOT If you are going to visit during an EPCOT festival you’re going to be able to eat a lot of smaller (cheaper) portions of a lot of different food items that will fill you up — instead of paying for a large table service meal. Now if it does not necessarily save you money because those little eats can add up. But, it’s a great way to experience a lot of great food, and eating around the festival is generally a really enjoyable experience! Let’s settle this — which EPCOT Festival is best? 32. Use Mobile Order. This next tip has been a tip of ours for a while, but it is especially important now. We recommend using Mobile Order so you can skip the line at dining locations. Mobile Order is available at more Disney restaurants (and even candy shops!) than ever and it’s also more heavily encouraged than ever. In many places it is now essentially required. So we do recommend using (and you may find that you’ll HAVE to use) Mobile Order and we’ve got a few tips to help you make it a seamless experience. Mobile Order Pick-Up Stations Like we mentioned earlier, pick-up times can get later and later if it’s a busy day and you’re trying to eat during a regular meal time. Wait times to pick up your actual meal can also get busy during peak times. To mitigate this, consider ordering your meals in advance! We like to order our lunch right when we into the park first thing in the morning. You can then select a window for pick up for later in the day. Then, once you’re ready to eat, you head on over during your order window and tap “I’m here” in the app. Planning your meal in advance might seem a little less “fun” or “spontaneous” but it can save you a lot of stress and hassle later in the day. Click here to see the harsh reality behind mobile ordering in Disney World 33. Take home snacks like fudge as souvenirs and gifts. We certainly love Disney snacks but you don’t have to be in Disney World to be able to eat the snacks. In fact, there are some eats that act as great souvenirs! True, you’re not going to be able to bring home a cup of DOLE Whip (though we do have a recipe so you can make it at home), but you can bring home a lot of great treats from the different bakery cases and confectionaries around Disney World. YUM There are prepackaged snacks or other items that travel well such as rice krispie treats, fudge, or candy. This can be a great way to bring a piece of Disney home to someone who wasn’t able to come on the trip or to have a little piece of Disney to cheer you up when you’re having those post-Disney blues back home. Check out the souvenir shops and the bakeries around the parks on your last day to see if you want to stock up on any of the sweets that are available. And be sure to ask if any discounts are available on these items at merchandise spots (for example, you can typically grab an Annual Passholder discount at the Main Street Confectionery!). Click here to see lots of Disney recipes you can make at home! 34. Take a restaurant tour (when available). Consider taking a restaurant tour! Though many of the behind-the-scenes tours are unavailable in Disney World right now due to the global health crisis, some tours are coming back and others may return in the future. One type of tour that could be fun (if/when available) is a restaurant tour. We’ll be back soon, Jiko! Sanaa and Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge both previously offered restaurant tours where you could see the kitchen and learn a lot more about the food that you might be eating there. Magic Kingdom, in the past, has had tours that take you behind the scenes of several different restaurants around the park. So, keep an eye out for these options and see what’s available during your trip. Click here to learn more about Disney World tours! 35. See what special events will be happening during your trip. Tours aren’t the only unique dining options in Disney World — there are other specialty dining events that you should keep an eye out for as well! We especially like the Food and Wine Classic over at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts and we had a great time trying out the Circle of Flavors: Harambe tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom when that was available in the past. The map! To find out about these events, you can keep an eye out on the Disney website or the website for the respective spots, let your travel agent know that you’re looking for special dining events, follow the social media accounts of the third-party restaurants that might be holding special events, or check the pages of individual restaurants on the Disney World website. You can also check with us here at DFB, as we’re constantly on the lookout for special dining events you can participate in. We also have a month-by-month look of what special events might be going on in Disney World and we’re constantly reporting whenever there’s something new. Click here to see our month-by-month planning guide! 36. Keep an eye open for special, limited-time-only eats. Similar to special events, you’ll want to keep an eye out for limited-time-only eats. There is almost always some kind of limited-time eat in Disney World. Don’t think that if you skip the snack now it’ll still be there on your next trip for you to try. Whether these treats are inspired by holidays like Christmas or Halloween, or special events like Disney World’s 50th Anniversary; limited-time treats are some of our favorite things to look for in Disney World. Opening Day Celebration Cake Here at DFB we’re constantly sharing reviews of limited-time treats that you might see while you’re in Disney World so keep an eye on the site to make sure that you’re up to date on all of the latest. Click here to see ALL of our reviews of the 50th Anniversary snacks in Disney World 37. Don’t underestimate the portion size of a snack! Do not underestimate portion size when you’re in Disney World! Some spots in Disney World can have larger portion sizes than you might be used to at typical restaurants or at home. This isn’t just at Table Service restaurants either. Entree portions at Quick Service spots can be large enough to split sometimes and snacks can even be big enough to be a meal. Don’t forget — Disney has some HUGE portion sizes (sometimes). If you’re a light eater you might want to consider sharing with your party (which is also a great way to save a few bucks). And try not to over-schedule those dining reservations either. You might think that three Table Service meals a day will be just right, but with those larger portions, you might not need as much. Click here to see the 15 BEST snacks for under $10 in Disney World 38. Ask your server for recommendations! Don’t know what to order at a restaurant? Stuck between 2 or 3 options and you just can’t decide? Ask your server for a recommendation! Disney World Cast Members know their menus inside and out and are happy to help you figure out what meal might be the right choice for you. You can ask them what their favorites are and just go on trust, or you can talk a little bit about the kinds of flavors you like and what sort of portion sizes you’re looking for. The Cast Members Your server will likely be happy to help you get the right meal. And, if there’s an instance where your food isn’t quite what you expected, politely speak to your server about it and hopefully, they’ll be able to get you something that is more your taste or bring you something to make it better. Click here to see 8 of the best restaurants for picky eaters in Disney World! 39. Eat at the monorail resorts if you want a break from your theme park day. We sort-of mentioned this before when talking about restaurants in the hotels, but we couldn’t help but shine a light on one specific part of it again. Want a break from your Magic Kingdom park day? Eating at the monorail resorts can be a great way to do it. Whether you decide to make a reservation at one of the three hotels or if you’re just wanting to go try out one of the Quick Service spots, heading over to the monorail hotels during your park day can be a great way to escape the crowds. Contempo Cafe Lunchtime seating in Magic Kingdom can be hard to come by, as can shade and air conditioning. So if you head on over to one of the resorts, you could grab a seat in the air conditioning and take a look around a really cool hotel. The Grand Floridian, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the Contemporary all have equally awesome options. So, if you’re not super focused on squeezing every moment you can out of being in Magic Kingdom, taking a break at one of the hotels for lunch might be a good option for you. Friends tell friends about the tropical nachos in Disney World — click here to see what we mean! 40. Bring your own straws! Bring your own straws. Disney has an environmental initiative that means most dining spots will give you a paper straw instead of a plastic one. If you’re a fast drinker, this might not be an issue for you — but for most of us, the paper straws tend to dissolve a little faster than we’re able to drink the drink. Paper Straws If you think that you might be stuck with this issue, or if you think you’ll be ordering a lot of frozen drinks, you might want to bring along your own straws. There are lots of great washable, reusable metal, plastic, or silicone straws or even biodegradable disposable straws you can get out there. Disney even sells its own reusable straws now. It’s an easy way to be a little bit more comfortable when you’re trying to grab a sip. Click here to see 12 essentials you’ll need in your park bag Special Situations You never know what situations you might find yourself in when it comes to eating in Disney World! Here are some of our tips to handle those unique times. 41. If you have a food sensitivity, allergy, or are eating a special diet, have it noted on the reservation and then mention again at the podium. If you’re dealing with a food sensitivity or allergy in your party, or you’re sticking to a very specific diet, make sure that you note that on your reservation. There should be an option with all Table Service reservations to note any food allergies or food preferences. Beyond that, if you use Mobile Check-In at the restaurant and skip the host stand, you can typically note those allergies there as well. You can also reach out to Disney’s Special Diets team with any questions you might have ahead of your trip. You can contact them at Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com. Satu’li Canteen Allergy Menu Once you get to your table, it’s likely that your server will ask whether or not anybody has any allergies, but even if they don’t you should tell them. Disney is pretty good about accommodating allergies and your server will make sure that the chef knows about any special needs you might have. Be sure to also check the allergy-friendly menus for restaurants which you can now see online to see what is available. Click here to see more about dining with a special diet in Disney World 42. Gluten-free and vegan celebrations are possible, thanks to Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC. On a special diet but want dessert? Disney can make it happen. Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC has a location in Disney Springs and they provide vegan and gluten-free desserts. You can get a whole bunch of tasty items there, potentially get some delivered to the restaurant you’re at in Disney World, and even order a custom cake from them. Orange Blossom Cupcake If you’re looking for a dessert that fits your diet, ask a Cast Member where you can find some gluten-free or vegan options. Erin McKenna’s can be a good option or you might find another specialty item that’ll fit your needs and satisfy your sweet tooth. Click here to read more about vegan dining in Disney World! 43. Bring water if you don’t like Florida tap water. If you don’t like Florida tap water, you might want to bring water. Florida tap water has a very distinct taste and it can be a lot to get used to it if you’re accustomed to filtered water. We’ll be real — it’s pretty swampy tasting. Some of us associate the taste with being back in Disney World. Others? Not so much! If you aren’t used to drinking Florida tap water or are very picky about the way your water tastes, you’re going to want to plan for this. FREE water at the Hub! There are a few ways that you can do that. You could bring your own bottled water into the theme parks, just keep in mind that you will be toting it around all day. You could also order water to be delivered to your hotel so that you have a stash back in the room. And when in doubt you can always pack a water bottle with a filter or bring flavor enhancers to throw in your Florida water when you’re in Disney World. That way you can still get free water whenever you need it, but that Florida water taste is masked. Click here to see our ultimate Disney World packing list 44. Plant-based eaters, scope out menus for your plant-based options. Plant-based eaters, Disney has a lot for you. In the last few years, Disney has totally revamped their plant-based eating options. Disney notes that their ” plant-powered cuisine is made with plant foods like grains, nuts, vegetables and fruit—and without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey.” To find those plant-based items, look for the green leaf on the menu. Now, you can find plant-based options at almost every single dining location – and some creative ones to boot. So when you’re headed to Disney World you’ll probably have a number of plant-based options to pick from. However, we do recommend scoping out those options on the menus in advance. Plus a plant based option! There are certainly some restaurants that have better vegan options than others. You can find some great recommendations here on DFB. We’ve really enjoyed the vegan lobster roll at Rosie’s All-American Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s made with hearts of palm! But some other plant-based options aren’t our favorite and they might not be your favorite either. It certainly depends on your taste but make sure you check out those menus in advance so that you get the best options for your preferences. Learn about vegetarian dining in Disney World 45. Order necessities from a delivery service and have them delivered to your hotel. If you won’t have a car during your trip, getting the necessities to your hotel room might not be the easiest thing in the world. The good news is you can order necessities from a delivery service and have them brought right to your hotel. We like to use this option even when we’re staying for a few days to get breakfast options delivered to our hotel room. Grabbing some Pop-Tarts and more can help you save a lot of money on breakfast or snacks, especially when the other option is getting a giant pastry from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in the park. ©Instacart Plus, like we mentioned earlier, this can be a great way to get drinks delivered to you so you’re not stuck checking the hotel vending machines or Quick Service locations every time you need a beverage. Every single Disney World hotel room does have at least a mini-fridge, so you should have an option when it comes to storage. Click here to see what items from Amazon you can have delivered to your resort hotel 46. Know where to go if you run out of baby food. Traveling with a baby? You’re going to want to know where to go when you run out of baby food. The good news is that all four Disney parks have a Baby Care Center. Baby Care Center The Baby Care Centers have access to baby food as well as baby formula if you might need it. There’s lots of other stuff there too like diapers. We recommend packing enough for your baby as these supplies will come at a premium. But, Baby Care Centers are great in a pinch if you run out. Plus, they have quiet areas to help take care of your tot. Click here to get a look inside the baby care center in Magic Kingdom 47. When all else fails, order in. If you are absolutely exhausted after your park day and the quick service locations at your hotel are totally slammed, don’t be afraid to take a meal in your hotel room. You can Mobile Order from a Quick Service location at your hotel or nearby, and you can even use Mobile Order Table Service To Go to grab some favorites to-go from amazing Table Service spots. You can get that food and take it all to your room to rest. There are probably plenty of bad game shows on TV that you can watch and get some peace and quiet. Bedroom It can be tempting to sit in the hustle and bustle of Disney World the whole time, but if everyone is a little fried in your party, then heading back to the room for some peace and quiet can be a good move. Unfortunately, room service has been mostly unavailable across the Disney World hotels but we’re keeping an eye out for its return. Right now, it’s generally only available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. But stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for updates! Click here to learn more about Mobile Order Table Service To Go! 48. Order a cake to celebrate a special occasion. Got a special occasion going on? Order a cake! You can enhance your meal at many Table Service restaurants by ordering a Mickey Mouse Celebration Specialty Cake. It will be listed on the restaurant’s Walt Disney World website page whether or not they offer cakes. You can also order a Mickey Mouse Celebration Cake from select Quick Service spots, even by using Mobile Order! The availability of these cakes can be limited at times, so consider placing that order early in the day if this is a priority for you. ©Disney The Mickey Celebration Cakes give you the choice of chocolate or white chocolate with engraving options. One cake feeds about 4 to 6 guests and you’ll typically pay around $39 for a cake. You can also grab some sweet treats or order a specialty cake at Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC in Disney Springs. Or you can check out the amazing cake creations at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs as well. What a Cutie! You can also get a custom cake creation from Disney! As Disney continues its reopening post the pandemic closures, the availability of custom cakes may be in flux. But select locations may have cakes available. With these custom cake creations, you can ask Disney to design something that’ll meet your needs and wants. You can start your custom cake ordering journey by calling the Cake-Ordering Hotline at 407-827-2253. Also note that you can get some pretty awesome custom cakes created by other individuals outside of Disney, including some businesses run by former Cast Members! Click here to see what crazy cool things you can get delivered to your Disney World hotel! 49. Want a place with food & entertainment where your kids can recharge? Go to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater! This next tip is kind-of specific but it could be a lifesaver in a pinch. If you’re having a big day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios with tired kiddos and just feel like you need a break (but don’t want to make the trip back to the hotel), you do have an option — Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater! Sci-Fi Now, the kicker here is that you do need to make a reservation for Sci-Fi in advance. It’s a pretty popular restaurant. So, if you think you might feel burned out during your Hollywood Studios day, go ahead and plan to visit Sci-Fin Dine-In Theater. Many of the seating options here are designed to look like they’re within old-style cars (fun!) and you’re seated in front of a GIANT projector screen (like a true drive-in theater). Sci-Fi That means your kiddos and you can enjoy the sci-fi movie clips and eat your food with a little bit more peace than usual. Most seating arrangements here are not like a regular table where everyone’s talking to each other the whole time. Instead, you might end up with an hour where everyone can sit down, watch some clips, eat, be entertained, and recharge. Click here to see one of our latest reviews of Sci-Fi Dine-In! 50. Skip breakfast at your hotel if you’re trying to rope drop a park. And finally, you might want to skip breakfast at your hotel if you’re trying to rope drop the parks. Rope drop is when you get to the park right at open and it typically requires getting to the theme parks before the actual posted opening time. If you’re trying to do this for any park except EPCOT, odds are you’re going to have to leave pretty early in the morning. You might find that the breakfast spot at your hotel isn’t open early enough to make rope dropping feasible (especially if you’ve got a family that eats breakfast a little slow or likes to sleep in until they absolutely have to wake up). Bus Don’t be afraid to skip breakfast at the hotel and grab it at the theme park. The theme parks have some great breakfast options both at Quick Service locations and as snack options. We certainly don’t want you to try to grab breakfast at your hotel and then miss that first bus over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After all, rope drop could help you ride some of those popular rides before the bigger crowds have arrived. Click here to see the best fast breakfast options in Disney World! We certainly hope some of these tips help to improve your Disney dining experience. 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Enchanting hundreds of millions of Guests and creating unforgettable memories for 30 years, Disneyland Paris will begin celebrating its anniversary on March 6, 2022. To reach this historic milestone, this new era will be marked by transformation, limitless creativity, and new technology.View the full article

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Now through Feb. 13, Lunar New Year returns to Disney California Adventure park, this year marking the Year of the Tiger as guests and cast once again join in the celebration of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. Teams from across the resort contribute to the multi-faceted festival, from “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” and the […]View the full article

Disney World isn’t the only resort celebrating a major milestone in 2022! While the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Florida continues throughout the year, Disneyland Paris is also gearing up to celebrate its 30th Anniversary! Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary © Disney While the resort’s 30th Anniversary doesn’t officially take place until April of this year, the festivities are starting on March 6th, 2022. And we have tons of exciting details to share with you! Disneyland Paris will debut NEW shows as part of its 30th Anniversary Celebration. First up is Dream…and Shine Brighter!, a new daytime show that will be performed several times each day at Central Plaza at Disneyland Park in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. © Disney The show will feature over 30 characters and will center on the themes of the power of laugh, passion, and dreams. Mickey, Minnie, and the gang will be sporting their new outfits in this show — take a look at their 30th Anniversary looks below: Speaking of new looks, we have to talk about Minnie’s new look and first-ever pantsuit, designed In a statement, McCartney said, “I am delighted to be working with the one, the only, the iconic Minnie Mouse…I wanted Minnie to wear her very first pantsuit at Disneyland Paris, so I have designed one of my iconic costumes – a blue tuxedo – using responsibly sourced fabrics. This new take on her signature polka dots makes Minnie Mouse a symbol of progress for a new generation. She will wear it in honor of Women’s History Month, in March 2022. I can’t wait for you to see this new look at Walt Disney Studios Park!” © Disney Once the sun goes down, get ready for another new show called Disney D-Light, which will perform nightly before Disney Illuminations. Disney D-Light combines video projections, illuminated water jets, lighting effects, mist, iconic Disney songs, and 200 drones — yes, DRONES — choreographed to bring a magical new look to the night sky. Get a sneak peek of the drones in the video below: There’s even more to take in as you make your way around Sleeping Beauty Castle. Gardens of Wonder is a new installation of gorgeous art pieces spanning across ten themed garden areas. The gardens will feature “kinetic Disney and Pixar sculptures which will all ‘come to life.'” © Disney Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Disneyland Paris’ Gardens of Wonder below: Of course, it wouldn’t be a Disney celebration without new food and drink items to enjoy! Disneyland Paris will debut over 60 new dishes for the 30th Anniversary, including special entrees, desserts, and cocktails throughout the resort’s restaurants and dining locations. © Disney We also have to talk merchandise! Disney World is STILL debuting brand-new souvenirs for its 50th Anniversary Celebration, and now we have more goodies to look forward to in Disneyland Paris for their 30th Anniversary. Just like Disney World, it looks like Disneyland Paris will have several unique collections of merchandise, including a 30th Anniversary series (with a familiar iridescent color scheme)… © Disney …as well as a luxe, golden theme. In fact, for the 30th Anniversary, Disney will release “more than 350 new exclusive items,” making this “the most significant product development program ever conducted at Disneyland Paris.” © Disney Last but not least, the second Avengers Campus will open at Walt Disney Studios Park in the summer of 2022 during the 30th Anniversary Celebration! The land joins Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in offering guests to team up with their favorite Marvel superheroes. Based on the concept art below, Disneyland Paris’ version will include character meet and greets, their own version of WEB Slingers, along with an Iron Man-themed roller coaster! © Disney WOW! It looks like Disneyland Paris may be coming after Disney World for the title of the biggest and most lavish celebration of the year! If that wasn’t exciting enough, Disney put together a clip showcasing the legacy of Disneyland Paris over the past 30 years: We’ll be sure to keep a close watch on any more details emerging about the celebration, so follow along for the latest updates and announcements! Click here to check out a promo from Disneyland Paris’ 30th Anniversary Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? 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EPCOT is a popular place to be right now, since the International Festival of the Arts is currently happening, with exciting entertainment, fun activities, and delicious eats. EPCOT But the festival isn’t the only thing happening in this park right now. We recently stopped by to check out all the updates, and we can tell you right now that there is a LOT going on. Let’s dive in to see what’s new with construction, snacks, merchandise, character meet and greets, and more. We’re going to start by checking out a few construction projects going on around the park. EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a new ride that’s opening in Disney World sometime this summer. ©Disney This week, construction began on the huge Nova Corps Starblaster ship, which will be located at the entrance to this ride. Construction is in full swing today. The decorative ship (which will be 51 feet tall when it’s finished) is just the latest in a series of updates on this upcoming attraction. We’ve also heard that ride testing has begun inside and filming for the attraction is already in progress. Skyliner Refurbishment The Skyliner is a form of transportation that takes guests between their resorts and some Disney World parks in suspended gondolas. There’s a stop for the Skyliner in EPCOT’s World Showcase (between the UK and France pavilions), but this stop is actually closed right now. Skyliner closed The Skyliner is still operating between certain hotels and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the EPCOT line is currently under refurbishment. You can still take the bus! This line is expected to be closed through January 28th, so if you’re traveling to EPCOT from a Skyliner hotel, you’ll need an alternate form of transportation, such as the Disney buses. Check with your hotel to see what the best transportation option is from wherever you’re staying. Other Construction In other construction news, we noticed that there’s a new sign for the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall restaurant over in the Norway pavilion. New sign We were hoping that this would mean the restaurant would finally reopen soon, but a nearby Cast Member told us that there weren’t any plans for reopening dates yet. It’s currently being used as a break room for Cast Members. Akershus If you’ve been in Orlando lately, you probably noticed the chilly weather! Guests have been bundling up, and hot chocolate is available at a few snack stands around the parks. Another change that came with the cold is that EPCOT covered their flower beds to protect the plants in case of a nighttime frost. Covered to protect them from the cold Besides the flower beds, another grassy area was blocked off recently. Tarps appeared around an area near the Pop Eats! Festival Booth that had previously been used for extra seating. New construction tarps We’re not sure what’s going on behind those tarps, but we’ll let you know as soon as we see any updates. Click Here to See 7 Projects that Could Impact Your Disney World Trip in a BIG Way EPCOT Food Updates Now, on to our favorite updates: new snacks! Karamell Küche This isn’t actually a new snack, but we were surprised to see the Werthers Gingerbread Caramel Cookie Sandwich still in the display case at Karamel Küche in the Germany pavilion. It’s still here! This treat is usually just here for the holidays, but it looks like it’s sticking around for a bit! Gingerbread Caramel Sandwich We don’t know how long it’ll be here, so hurry in and get one ASAP. They’re $5.99 each and definitely big enough to share. Read Our Review of the Gingerbread Caramel Cookie Sandwich Here Refreshment Port At Refreshment Port, we tried the new Mango and Lime DOLE Whip Swirl, which we thought was the perfect mix of sweetness and tartness. Mango Lime Swirl You can get this swirl in a cup or cone (or in a cup with a cone on top) for $5.25. Read Our Full Review of the Mango and Lime DOLE Whip Swirl Here Kringla Bakeri Kringla Bakeri og Kafe is a bakery in the Norway pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase. Kringla Bakeri og Kafe This spot recently started selling Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Rolls, which were originally covered in colored icing. Mickey-shaped food is better Less than a week after we tried the new cinnamon rolls, they got a complete makeover. We like the new version a little better, since they’re softer and more dense, and the icing is also more runny. It looks COMPLETELY different! You can get one of these treats for $6.29. Click Here to Read Our Review of the Mickey Cinnamon Roll EPCOT Merchandise Updates There were a lot of new souvenirs around EPCOT as well. Creations Shop The Creations Shop had a lot of the new Alice in Wonderland-themed Dooney & Bourke bags. We spotted a tote bag, a crossbody bag, and a satchel here. Alice in Wonderland Dooneys We also saw a new outfit for your nuiMOs, which are little plushes of Disney characters that you can dress up. nuiMOs The shirt and pants combination was $12.99. New nuiMOs outfit But if you’re looking for clothing for a human instead, you can check out the new Disney World Sweatshirt, which we found for $54.99. WDW sweatshirt This gift shop also had a lot of the Heroes Vs. Villains pins, which are part of a collection that was new in Disney World last year. Heroes vs. Villains pins There are individual pins and pin sets of classic Disney hero-villain match-ups. More pins For all the avocado lovers out there, we saw a new keychain of an avocado with a Mickey-shaped pit! It says “Total Love” and costs $14.99. Avocado keychain Or if you’re looking for a blingier option to add to your keys, there was a rhinestone Mickey ears hat keychain available for $14.99 as well. Mickey hat keychain And last in our new keychain haul was this Avengers charm, which has symbols of the avengers around their classic “A” logo. It costs $14.99 too. Marvel Keychain Our last find in this shop was a new 50th Anniversary Magnet Frame, which you can use to show off your pictures from Disney World vacations. 50th magnet frame There are all kinds of 50th Anniversary souvenirs in Disney World, but if you can’t make it into the parks, you can also find several options online! Click Here to See All the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Find Online Right Now Port of Entry And speaking of new 50th Anniversary merchandise, Disney recently dropped the latest new merch in the Vault collection. This collection features vintage-inspired items. The newest souvenirs are covered in maps of the Magic Kingdom as it appeared when Disney World first opened. There’s a new Spirit Jersey… New spirit jersey …and Crocs as well. These are SO COOL The Jersey is $84.99, and the Crocs are $65. You can find them at Port of Entry in EPCOT, although the Crocs have recently been sold out at this location. We’ll keep checking back to see if they’re re-stocked, though! Click Here to See Another New Addition to this Retro Collection Gateway Gifts Gateway Gifts had a new t-shirt inspired by one of the most classic Disney World snacks ever: the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar. Mickey bar shirt You can get this t-shirt now, which says “All I Need Is a Mickey Bar.” Sportsman’s Shoppe In the UK pavilion, we spotted a couple of new shirts starring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Sportsman’s Shoppe There was a red Mickey Mouse t-shirt available for $24.99… UK Mickey Tee …and a red Minnie Mouse tank top for $34.99. Red Minnie Tank Top We also saw a new bag here that was shaped like a double-decker bus, like the ones you’d see in the UK. Bus Bag This bag was $29.99. House of Good Fortune The China pavilion has a Lunar New Year display right now, which has several souvenirs to celebrate the holiday. House of Good Fortune Some of our favorites are these Tiger ears, since 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Too Cute You can get either pair for $15.95 each. Mitsukoshi Mitsukoshi in the Japan pavilion had some new plush dolls with a delicious theme: Ice Cream! Ice Cream Plush We spotted a few different dolls in this collection, including a pink one… Ice Cream Plush …and a little blue penguin. Click Here to See a Surprising Place that Has Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Updates Figment Popcorn Bucket The famous (infamous? you decide) Figment Popcorn Bucket has been the subject of some major news stories lately. This little guy caused a LOT of trouble! It’s not really a surprise that the very popular popcorn bucket sold out within a few days of the start of Festival of the Arts, since people waited in multi-hour long lines to get their hands on one. Figment Popcorn Bucket Line Now Figgy has been removed from the Pop Eats! booth menu (where the bucket was previously sold), and there is a sign near this booth announcing that it is unavailable. No Figgy Here The distribution tables near this booth have also disappeared, which might mean that a re-stock is not happening in the near future. When we asked Cast Members about possible re-stocks, they said that they don’t know when or if more buckets will arrive. New Mural One of the activities that you can find at Festival of the Arts is a color-by-number mural that guests can help paint! You’ll pick up a little container of paint and a brush (for free) and then paint a few squares with the correct number. Festival of the Arts mural In the end, there’s a beautiful picture that hundreds of people helped to create. Interactive Mural at the Expression Section When we stopped by recently, there was a new mural just getting started. New mural Apparently the last one was completed, so they brought out a new picture so that guests can continue to enjoy this activity. Progress! The last mural was a play on “Starry Night,” but this one looks like a pop art rendition of Figment. Click Here to See the BEST Eats and Drinks at the 2022 Festival of the Arts in EPCOT Other EPCOT Updates Crowd Levels Like the rest of the Disney World parks, EPCOT has had a few unusually crowded days recently. We saw a LOT of people in the parks on Monday, January 24th despite the chilly weather. Lots of people But oddly enough there was no line for La Cava del Tequila, which is usually a popular spot in the Mexico pavilion. Maybe people didn’t want to hold a cold drink in their hand when it’s pretty cold outside. No line at La Cava Festival booths around the park got longer lines towards the afternoon on most days, so the best time to visit these booths is earlier in the morning or just before park closing. Festival booth line Some booths get VERY long lines, such as Goshiki in the Japan pavilion. Make sure to hit these ones earlier if you want to try the snacks there! Character Meet-and-Greets Some of the biggest news in EPCOT this week is that a few fan-favorite character meet and greets returned! You can now greet Donald Duck in the Mexico pavilion… It’s Donald! …and Joy from Pixar’s Inside Out and Vanellope from Wreck It Ralph were both meeting guests in ImageWorks. What a JOY! The meet-and-greets were still socially distanced, and it was so fun to see these characters again. Vanellope Joy has been sighted around EPCOT recently, but now she’s available for one-on-one meets and photos. Joy in EPCOT In addition, we saw Minnie Mouse greeting guests in World Showcase… Hi Minnie! …and Goofy and Pluto were both out front by the EPCOT entrance in the morning. Pluto! It was just a character-filled day in EPCOT! Click Here to See Another Character Meet and Greet that Recently Returned to Disney World That’s a wrap on our EPCOT update for this week! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World. See What’s New at Magic Kingdom, Including an Update on the Upcoming TRON Roller Coaster Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase? Tell us what you love about it in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Exciting Progress on an Upcoming Ride and More Characters Return first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost February! Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Personally, our favorite part of the holiday is the CHOCOLATE! But no matter how you celebrate the shortest month of the year, there is plenty to look forward to in Disneyland next month! Need some ideas on what to do in Disneyland this February? We’ve got you covered! Black Tap Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes has some limited-time treats coming to Downtown Disney just in time for Valentine’s Day! Let’s take a look at what will be available. Starting February 1st, you can try Black Tap’s Truffle Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, which is made with crispy chicken, red pepper jam, White BBQ, truffle hot honey, and kosher pickles. YUM! This mouth-watering sandwich will be available through February 28th for $21. ©Black Tap This next treat is a little more exclusive because it’s only available from February 12th to February 14th! Take a look at this MASSIVE Red Velvet Cake Shake; a red velvet cake batter shake with a vanilla frosted rim, and red and white sprinkles, then topped with an entire slice of red velvet cake, whipped cream, and a chocolate drizzle. You can tackle the Red Velvet Cake Shake for $21. ©Black Tap Finally, let’s all admire this fun Valentine-themed Red Velvet Cake Batter Classic Shake. For only $12, you can try this classic red velvet cake batter shake that is topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and (of course) a cherry! This milkshake will be available for the whole month of February — just like the sandwich! Cake Batter Shake These new treats are making us HUNGRY! Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, park updates, and more! New Disney Valentine’s Day Plushes Have Arrived Online! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever visited Black Tap? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Downtown Disney Restaurant Is Offering THREE Exclusive Treats in February! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some may consider January to be a slower season in Disney World, but if this week’s crowds are any indication, things are as active as ever around the parks and resorts! Tower of Terror How else do we know Disney World is full of new offerings? We have a full lineup of updates to share from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s dive in and see what’s new since our last visit. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Updates Kat Saka’s Kettle Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge took full advantage of the fact that it was National Popcorn Day recently by announcing a super-secret popcorn mix would be available to guests if they were able to provide a secret phrase to Cast Members! We visited Kat Saka’s Kettle and asked, “Have you seen a mouse?” to receive the secret mix — which turned out to be a mixture of their existing Blue Buttered Grains and Outpost Popcorn Mix! New mix! In addition to trying the mixture of both popcorn flavors, it comes served in a souvenir MSE-6 Droid popcorn bucket! Such a fun souvenir! The whole package comes out to $19.99, so if you’re in the mood for one of Disney World’s more unique snacks, or if you’re on the hunt for some park-exclusive merchandise, head over to Kat Saka’s Kettle from now through the end of February to try out this not-so-secret mix! Click here to read more about the SECRET popcorn mix available at Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disney’s Hollywood Studios General Updates Over in Toy Story Land, we noticed that the gift shop located along the exit from Toy Story Mania has closed. We’ve noticed several small shops and kiosks close temporarily in recent weeks, but this closure, in particular, caught our attention. The gift shop by Toy Story Mania has closed Recently, Disney announced that Toy Story Land would get a new shop this year called Jessie’s Trading Post. Could it be that the new shop will be located in this spot as guests exit Toy Story Mania? Or will it be located closer to the highly-anticipated restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ (also opening in 2022)? Is this the future home of Jessie’s Trading Post? Or is the shop just getting a quick refurbishment? We’ll keep checking in on this shop and we’ll let you know as we learn more details! Click here to read more about the new shop coming to Toy Story Land! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Keystone Clothiers It’s no secret that Grogu is one of the most highly sought-after characters in the Disney universe these days, so we’re constantly on the lookout for more “Baby Yoda” goodies! Over in Keystone Clothiers, we spotted a Grogu Funko Pop for $14.99, and he’s holding one of his favorite treats! We love spotting new Grogu merchandise around the parks! Equally as popular as Star Wars these days is the Marvel Cinematic Universe! If you’re all caught up on the Disney+ series What If…?, then you’ll want to check out this Doctor Strange Supreme doll! Doctor Strange Supreme The toy is currently available at Keystone Clothiers for $24.99. Mickey’s of Hollywood We found several new pieces of apparel for Mickey and Minnie fans of all ages at Mickey’s of Hollywood. First is this cozy-looking pint quilted Minnie Mouse Jacket for $59.99 — perfect for those chilly temperatures we’ve seen in Florida lately! Quilted Minnie Jacket For the littlest Mickey fans, we spotted this “A New Point Of View” Mickey Mouse youth sweatsuit. The top is $39.99… “New Point of View” …and the matching sweatpants are $29.99. Adorable matching pants! For adults, we found the adorable new Mickey and Minnie rainbow sweatshirt for $49.99. Too cute! And to stay comfortable and warm around the clock, we found these Mickey Mouse spot-dyed sweatpants for $49.99. We would wear these 24/7, NGL. We’re definitely picking up on all of the cozy vibes from the newest apparel at Mickey’s of Hollywood! Click here to shop for Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise online! Majestic Theater If you’re a fan of S.E.A., otherwise known as the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, then you’ll definitely want to check out the newest t-shirt to arrive in Disney World: an Adventurers Club t-shirt! An Adventurer’ Club T-shirt!!! Adventurers Club was a themed nightclub located in Pleasure Island in the old Downtown Disney District (now known as Disney Springs). The club had deep ties to S.E.A., which is an organization created by Disney Imagineers. Oh, and did we mention that this t-shirt has major vintage School House Rock vibes? It’s available for $36.99! We’ve been waiting for a shirt just like this! Also spotted at Majestic Theater is this Animal Hoodie for $59.99. Animal Hoodie Today is an awfully good day to be a Muppets fan or an Adventurers Club fan! Wondering what in the world we’re talking about when we mention the Society of Explorers and Adventurers? Click here to learn more! Tatooine Traders There’s no shortage of new Mickey and Minnie Ears available, and over at Tatooine Traders, we found a new pair that’s perfect for Star Wars fans! These Light-Up Lightsaber Ears fully embrace both the Light and the Dark Side! Lightsaber Ears! The ears are available for $22. We spotted a few new t-shirts in Tatooine Traders as well on a recent visit! The first is a raglan-style 3/4 length sleeve shirt that reads “The force is with you.” It retails for $36.99. This raglan-style t-shirt reads “The Force is With You” The next t-shirt is a diagram of all of the Star Wars creatures who at one point or another tried to eat Luke Skywalker! It’s available at Tatooine Traders for $29.99. This shirt is definitely a conversation starter. The third t-shirt is a solid black tee with an illustration of Han Solo, and it includes his iconic and oh so romantic quote, “I know.” It retails for $24.99. Han Solo t-shirt You can add a ton of new shirts to your Star Wars wardrobe when you stop by Tatooine Traders! Click here to check out more photos of the new Light-Up Lightsaber Ears! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Finally, we wanted to give you a little update on the inventory situation that’s been happening over at Galaxy’s Edge. A few weeks ago, we noticed that a few stores had been running low on both merchandise as well as packaging. Legacy Lightsabers were out of stock in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, carrying cases at Savi’s Workshop were no longer provided as part of your purchase, and Droid Depot carrying case boxes were also out of stock! Guests are being given plastic bags to carry their lightsabers On our recent visits, we noticed a few changes! First, Legacy Lightsabers are beginning to reappear at Dok-Ondar’s. So far, we’ve spotted the Darksaber back in stock… The Darksaber is back in stock at Dok-Ondar’s …along with a few additional Legacy Lightsabers as well! Additional Legacy Lightsabers back in stock at Dok-Ondar’s Second, we spotted the Droid Depot carrying case boxes back in stock as well! Carrying case boxes were spotted once again at Droid Depot! Savi’s Workshop was still providing plastic bags to guests on our recent visits (with a 10% discount off the total price from their experience), or guests could purchase a carrying case for $50. In addition to these restocks, we also spotted a new souvenir to pick up on your next trip to Batuu: a Datapad phone case with interchangeable parts! So neat! You can use the spare parts interchangeably with the phone case to customize its look. It’ll look like you custom designed your own Datapad in Batuu! The phone case retails for $44.99 and we spotted it at the merchandise kiosk outside of Rise of the Resistance! We’ll continue to keep an eye on all of the merchandise in Galaxy’s Edge and we’ll let you know if we see any additional changes. Click here to read more about the supply chain issues popping up around Disney World. That’s a wrap from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Be sure to check back frequently ahead of your next Disney World vacation for more of the latest news and updates from the parks and resorts. Click here to read about what’s new in Magic 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 place to eat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: “Secret” Popcorn and Light-Up Lightsaber Ears! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a visit to Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel)? ©Disney This new out-of-this-world experience is set to open in March and some dates have already started to fill up. The 2-night adventure is said to be unlike anything else, giving fans the chance to train with lightsabers, immerse themselves in the Star Wars world, and live out their own intergalactic story. But now we’ve seen something NEW related to the hotel. Though we call it a “hotel” Galactic Starcruiser is more of an inclusive, immersive, cruise-type experience. It’s one that you probably won’t want to leave unless you have to (you’re paying all of that money to be there after all!). ©Disney But there might be a time when guests might need to be transported to or from the Starcruiser to other locations on property. That’s where this latest update comes in. Earlier today when we were in Disney Springs we saw that the Bus Directory has been updated to list the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Resort as stop 18. See It? This at least indicates that buses will take guests from Disney Springs to the Starcruiser. We expect this means there will be buses transporting guests from the Starcruiser to Disney Springs as well, but Disney has not really any details about that. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates. ©Disney | Obtained via IGN Thus far we know that a special, themed shuttle will transport guests to and from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios and the Star Wars hotel during the dedicated Hollywood Studios excursion that is part of the Starcruiser experience. With the opening of the hotel just a few months away, we expect more updates about the entire hotel experience will be revealed soon. Bridge control systems aboard the Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney Stay tuned for all the latest Star Wars Hotel news! Click here to hear the welcome message from the Star Wars Hotel! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to stay at the Star Wars hotel in the future? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO: Will There Be Buses from Disney World Spots to the Star Wars Hotel? Here's What We're Seeing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though the main holiday season just ended, we’ve got another celebration coming up soon! Valentine’s Day chocolate in Disney Springs Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and if you’ve got a Disney fan in your life, there are plenty of gift options out there. We’re starting to see some Valentine’s-centric items in Disney World, but one of the best ones is online now! Flowers are a classic gift to give on the “day of love” but they’re also one of the most basic options. Want to level it up a bit? Well, now you can get DISNEY ROSES! ©Roseshire The Disney Collection from Roseshire offers a bunch of different options, with boxes themed to The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Bambi, and so many others. You can even get a box with Mickey and Minnie artwork! ©Roseshire So how does it work? Well, you can select your themed box, choose your rose color (red, pink, or ivory), and how many flowers you would like (one or two dozen). One dozen will run you about $129. Keep in mind that some of these styles are limited during Valentine’s week, so make sure to visit the website to get the details before ordering. ©Roseshire We’ll keep you updated with any other Disney merchandise that you need to check out, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got you covered with the latest. Click Here to Check Out More Disney-Themed Valentine’s Merchandise! 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 are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Order Disney-Themed Roses for Valentine's Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and stores and restaurants all throughout Disney World are joining in on the holiday of love! Valentine’s display at the M&M Store in Disney Springs We recently found out about a special Valentine’s Weekend menu at a popular Disney Springs restaurant, and we’re sharing all the details in this post! Valentine’s Day treats can be found all throughout Disney World, along with some exclusively themed designer merchandise! Valentine’s Day Dooney & Bourke Collection The Edison at Disney Springs has been a popular place to grab dinner or cocktails since it opened, with live entertainment being one of its most popular aspects! Inside the Edison This family-friendly restaurant throughout the day turns into a 21+ only crowd after 10PM, and makes for a great date night spot! Speaking of date night, why not pop on over to The Edison for a Valentine’s Weekend Special Menu?! ©The Edison The limited-time menu will include the famous Chocolate Covered Bacon, a Petite Sirloin with Grilled Shrimp, and three special cocktails like the Love Potion #3, made with Tito’s Vodka, house-made raspberry-mint cordial, watermelon, and lime juice. YUM! You can check out the rest of the menu below. ©The Edison Space is limited, so if you’re interested make sure you grab a reservation before they’re all gone! We’re looking out for more Valentine’s Day Disney events and special deals, so be sure to check back here for more updates! Click Here to See Reviews of 2021 Disney Valentine’s Treats to Get in the Spirit! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you had dinner at The Edison? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Celebrate Love with Chocolate Covered Bacon in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Disney Springs! Disney Springs is a great place to check out during your visit to Disney World! We like to come over to Disney Springs regularly to check out everything that’s going on, from new merchandise collections to new food offerings. So, come with us to see what’s new in Disney Springs! Disney Springs Food Updates Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Over at the chocolate shop, there is a TON of Valentine’s Day candy out! You can get things like raspberry dark chocolate hearts or a full box of chocolates. SO MUCH CHOCOLATE There are also some very cute teddy bears around! Sprinkles At Sprinkles, there’s a new limited-time cupcake flavor available! Go by and get the Caramel Miso cupcake before it’s gone. Would you try this? This flavor sounds SO interesting! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers We found a super creepy looking Anna from Frozen inside Crystal Arts. We’re a little scared Not sure what’s going on here, but she looks like she needs a warm hug from Olaf! Ever After Jewelry Co. The new Alice in Wonderland Dooney and Bourke collection is also available at Disney Springs over at Ever After Jewelry Co.! They have the wallet for $168… Wallet …the crossbody purse for $228… Crossbody …and the satchel for $298… Satchel This pattern is giving us all the Wonderland vibes. Click here to see more about this collection and where you can get it online! Disney Pin Traders Inside Pin Traders, you can find this new Princess Tea Party Pin! This one is themed to Belle. Cute! Cast Members told us that more of the pins in the collection will be released throughout the year. This pin is $19.99. DisneyStyle There are two new puffy coats in DisneyStyle! The first one has Bambi on it, frolicking in the snow. So fun! You can get this one for $89.99. Bambi! The second new puffy coat features Mickey and Friends against a metallic background! Colorful! This coat is also $89.99. M&M’s Store Inside the M&M’s store, there is a TON of merchandise out for Valentine’s Day! A lotttt of red This seems like the perfect spot to pick up some sweet gifts. Marketplace Co-Op The vintage park map Spirit Jersey was also released in Disney Springs over at the Co-Op as part of the Vault Collection for the 50th anniversary. There is is! The store sold out of the Harvey’s bags the morning of release, and didn’t have the Crocs, but they had PLENTY of Spirit Jerseys! A lot of jerseys over here This Spirit Jersey is super unique! Super Hero Headquarters Inside the Super Hero Headquarters, we saw a new Spider-Man figurine in his inside out suit from No Way Home. Switch out his hands! He also has interchangeable hands! You can get Spidey for $29.99. World of Disney In World of Disney, we found the Shanghai Mickey plush we had previously seen in Animal Kingdom! Love! You can get him for $29.99. Cutie pie And finally, we found the Mickey Balloon Wands in here! Bubble wands! You can get these for $26.99, and we also spotted them in Once Upon a Toy at Springs. These also light up That’s everything new from Disney Springs! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Magic 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 restaurant in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney Springs: A Creepy ‘Frozen’ Statue and Amazing Puffer Jackets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are tons of unique specialty holidays throughout the year, including National Popcorn Day, National Irish Coffee Day, and yes, even Walt Disney World Day in Central Florida. Any day is a great day to be in Magic Kingdom — no holiday required! Well, today happens to be National Plan For Vacation Day! There’s nothing like the middle of winter to inspire us all to open our laptops and plan our next vacation getaway, especially if that getaway takes us to Disney World. And as many of us are well aware, planning a trip to Disney World can be just as fun as the vacation itself. So why not observe National Plan For Vacation Day the best way we know how — by planning your 2022 trip to the parks! Ah, the Walt Disney World main gate! Our friends at Small World Vacations are celebrating Plan For Vacation Day with a special offer for today only. © Small World Vacations If you book a new Walt Disney World Vacation Package with room and tickets valued at $2500 or more for select dates in 2022, you’ll receive an in-room gift delivered to your Disney resort! To redeem this offer, use code NPFVD22 in your Small World Vacations quote request to receive a Mickey Snack Cooler filled with yummy goodies delivered to your Disney Resort! © Small World Vacations This offer is good for new Walt Disney World Vacation Packages (room plus tickets) for reservations valued at $2500 or more made by Small World Vacations on National Plan for Vacation Day (that’s today, January 25th, 2022). You must check-in at a Walt Disney World Resort between March 6th, 2022 and July 7th, 2022. Disney’s Riviera Resort We’re always on the lookout for the latest ways to save on a Disney World vacation, so make sure you’re following along (and subscribe to our newsletter!) for more updates and announcements. Click here to read about the latest additions to what’s included in your Genie+ purchase at Disney World. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Are you planning a Disney World vacation for 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post Why TODAY is a Great Day to Plan Your Next Disney World Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who needs a trip to Magic Kingdom? Raise your hand! Let’s stop by Magic Kingdom! If you’re missing Disney World’s original park, then we’ve got good news — today, we’re rounding up everything that happened in Magic Kingdom in the past few days to share with you. It’s like a virtual visit to Disney World! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Bakery What’s the best way to start this post (and the day)? With coffee and breakfast, of course! Over at the park’s Starbucks location, we spotted a new sign for the 50th Celebration Cinnamon Roll with an updated photo of the treat. It got a new sign! The Mickey-shaped breakfast item (that you can order all day long) is now covered in even more icing and topped with a chocolate pressed penny. YUM! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Splash Mountain Splash Mountain is currently under a month-long refurbishment in Frontierland for some general maintenance. While it’s closed, the ride has been drained of water and it’s definitely a little strange to look at. Construction continues! We spotted workers in this area several times throughout the week, and we’ll continue to keep an eye on the progress here. They’ve got scaffolding, construction walls, equipment…the whole nine yards! Tron Coaster And over in Tomorrowland, we took a ride on the PeopleMover to see what was going on with the Tron coaster. We still don’t have an opening timeline for when we can expect this attraction, but construction seems to be moving along swiftly, so we’re rather pleased with that! We see progress! The building has taken shape and the land is cleared, and we continue to see workers out here frequently. We can’t wait to ride this one! What’s Happening With the Tron Coaster? Click Here to Find Out! Magic Kingdom Attractions Updates Tom Sawyer Island If you’ve ever been over to Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom, then you know that all guests must travel across the Rivers of America by raft. These rafts have been operating for quite some time, and they typically have individual names. The names used to be on those planks of wood. However, this week the names were removed from the boats, perhaps due to some of their outdated cultural references. We’ll keep checking to see if they add new names or if they remain bare. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Uptown Jewelers And finally, let’s talk merchandise! At Uptown Jewelers, we got a new 50th Anniversary sweatshirt that looks super comfy, but it was the LAST one in stock during our visit. In case it comes back and you want to buy it, it was listed at $119.99. New 50th Anniversary sweatshirt! The store also got some new BaubleBar jewelry this week. There’s a new Mickey and Minnie Mouse earring set for $40. It has several different pairs of studs, some with dangly gold chains. How cute are these earrings?! And if you want a necklace to match, check out the Mickey Mouse Heart Necklace for $55. It has that classic heart shape with the pattern of Mickey’s pants. How cute! There’s even a matching necklace! And don’t forget about the new Alice in Wonderland Dooney & Bourke bags that arrived this week! We shared pictures and details of the bags a few days ago. The Emporium Across the street, we got a few new items in The Emporium this week. We started out with the new Mickey Balloon Bubble Wand, which changes colors as it lights up. It was $26.99 and we also spotted it in World of Disney at Disney Springs! This thing is seriously fun! We also found a shirt that perfectly describes our feelings about Disney World. The “My Happy Place” tee is perfect for all you die-hard Disney fans out there, and you can pick it up for $36.99. Oh Disney World, you ARE our happy place. Later in the week, we found a new Disney Tails Dog Shirt, with Sleepy the dwarf on the front. It was fitting, considering the shirt says “Nap all day, sleep all night.” What a life! You can buy it for your pup for $24.99. Is anyone else’s dog like this?! This is definitely a great store to stop by for a little bit of everything! Just keep in mind that it gets really busy in here — it was fairly crowded the past few days. Sir Mickey’s Back in Fantasyland, we spotted some jewelry that your little Tinker Bell fans will be head over wings for! There’s an adorable bracelet stack… Tinker Bell bracelets made just for your little one. …as well as a cute matching necklace! Each of these accessories is $14.99. We also saw some clip-on earrings to go with the set a while back. You can have the full ensemble! Make sure to stop by Sir Mickey’s if you’re on the hunt for princess-y accessories. They’re fully-stocked on all things regal! Main Street Cinema The Main Street Cinema is home to the iconic Vault Collection merchandise these days, and several new items were added to the collection this week. First of all, we got this new red Mickey Mouse sweatshirt with yellow stripe accents. It’s $69.99, and it would be great to wear during this winter weather that Florida is getting. A brand new sweatshirt is here! And in addition to the sweatshirt, the Magic Kingdom park map apparel arrived a few days ago. We got park map Crocs and a park map Spirit Jersey. Main Street Cinema also got a line of HARVEYS bags that sold out incredibly quickly! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Space Mountain’s gift shop is full of all kinds of space-themed accessories, but we were delighted to find this NASA hat in there this week! We didn’t expect to see this one! If you’ve got an aspiring astronaut or aerospace engineer in your party, this would be a great souvenir. Pick it up for $29.99. La Princesa de Cristal Over by Pirates of the Caribbean, there’s usually a small merchandise cart that sells crystal, tiaras, and jewelry, but we found that. it was closed some days this week. The cart and its nearby stands were closed. When we walked by a couple days ago, the cart was covered up and no Cast Members were nearby. Keep in mind that it may not be open during your visit. Check Out All the Minnie Ears You Can Get Online Right Now! That’s everything new we spotted in Magic Kingdom over the past few days, thanks for following along! Stay tuned to DFB to keep yourself updated with the latest news and happenings from the Disney World theme parks. 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 Magic Kingdom? 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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The global pandemic continues to cause many changes around the country, like travel advisories and canceled flights. Masks are still required indoors at Disney World As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 causes case numbers to increase, President Biden announced that the government would be providing 400 million N95 masks to pharmacies and community health centers over the next few weeks, according to CNBC. There is already a way to get free at-home COVID-19 tests, but if you’re wondering how to get the free face masks, we’re here to tell you. The CDC suggests for people to wear the “most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently” and also mentions in its updated guidance that N95s offer the “highest level of protection,” according to CNBC. There are knock-off masks out there, so here’s how you can make sure you’re getting a legitimate N95 mask. ©Grace Cary via Getty Images The best way to guarantee you’re getting legitimate N95 masks is to get one directly from a health-care professional, according to CNBC. The government has begun giving out 3 free N95 masks to every person that visits a community health center, as well as participating pharmacies and retailers like CVS, Costco, and Walmart. ©Walmart To find a health center near you, you can visit the government website here. And, to see which pharmacies and retailers are participating in the program in your state, you can visit the CDC website here. It’s recommended to call ahead to check on availability, because the program will only be “fully up and running by early February,” according to a White House official. Face mask signage “Last week masks began shipping and arriving at pharmacies and grocers around (the) country. We expect that throughout the week the number of stores and N95s arriving to scale up significantly,” an administration official recently told CNN. Health and Safety Signage at Disneyland, May 2021 Flyers are arriving with the masks as well, which say that “up to 3 free masks are available to every person in the U.S.” according to CNN. It also directs people to the CDC website and has a QR code with instructions on how to properly put on and take off the masks. ©United States Department of Health and Human Services If you’re going to buy a mask, make sure to stick with N95s approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Also, use trustworthy retailers that work directly with mask manufacturers, like CVS or Home Depot. You can also buy a mask from the manufacturers’ own websites, like 3M or Honeywell, according to CNBC. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to find out how to get free at-home COVID-19 tests Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Where and How to get FREE N95 Face Masks in the United States first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line vacations are fun enough on their own but if you want to add on a special “extra” element to your sailing, you could look for ones with special themed days on them — like the Marvel or Star Wars Days at Sea sailings. Disney Dream We’ve seen a few different varieties of these “day at sea” offerings, but soon a brand NEW one will be available, and it’s made for a very specific group of fans! Today Disney announced that Disney Cruise Line will be introducing a Pixar Day at Sea in 2023! Beginning in January of 2023, “select seven-night sailings on the Disney Fantasy will include a day-long celebration dedicated to the beloved tales of Pixar.” Guests will be able to dine, sing, play, dance, and even swim with their favorite Pixar pals! ©Disney Cruise Line Here’s just a peek at some of the experiences guests will get to enjoy on the ship during the Pixar Day at Sea: 1 — Access to exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities 2 — A Pixar film festival 3 — Character Encounters Disney shares that from “morning until night, your family will dance, play and interact with your favorite Pixar pals, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Bo Peep from ‘Toy Story’; Mike, Sulley and Boo from ‘Monsters, Inc.’; Joy and Sadness from ‘Inside Out’; Dug and Russell from ”Up’; and everyone’s favorite supers – Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone from ‘The Incredibles.'” Sounds like the whole gang will be there! 4 — Entertainment During the Pixar Day at Sea there will be a new nighttime spectacular where guests will need to “help the Incredibles save the day.” There will also be a “first-of-its-kind theatrical experience” that will bring the story of Coco to life with music and puppetry. And there will be a dance party bash with Pixar characters! Miguel in Disneyland 5 — Character Dining During this special day, fans will also get to enjoy a “new, interactive character dining experience hosted by Sheriff Woody, Jesse and Bullseye.” This character dining will feature “sing-a-longs, cowboy serenades and all the country breakfast fixins.” Woody in Toy Story Land Then you’ll get to have a dinner themed to Pixar with food “inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios’ California locale.” And you’ll get to have fun over at Animator’s Palate as you are visited by some friends from Finding Nemo, including those awesome conversations with Crush. Ready to set sail with your Pixar friends? Pixar Day at Sea will be available on 9 select Disney Fantasy cruises from January through March 2023. Be sure to check the details of the cruises before booking to make sure that the Pixar Day at Sea will be offered with the sailing you’re selecting. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney Cruise Line news. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see an overview of every Disney Cruise Line restaurant! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you like to sail on a cruise that has a Pixar Day at Sea? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Pixar Day at Sea Coming to Disney Cruise Line in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You heard it here first! Beginning next January, select seven-night sailings on the Disney Fantasy will include a day-long celebration dedicated to the beloved tales of Pixar. Have you ever wanted to dine, play, dance, sing and swim with your favorite Pixar pals? Now’s your chance, and this opportunity is exclusive to Disney Cruise Line guests!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. You know what’s one of the best ways to decompress after a long day of work? Online shopping! If you can’t shop in person, do it online! A little retail therapy can go a long way, and for Disney fans, there are so many whimsical and fun things to check out on the internet. Today, we’re heading over to Amazon to share with you the best Disney deals of the week — what’s better than saving money?! First up we’ve got this stunning Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle! It’s a whopping 4 feet tall and even comes with a musical fireworks light show. It comes with 6 furnished rooms, all decked out in pink and gold. ©Amazon Typically, the castle costs nearly $150, but right now, it’s on sale for $119.99, so hurry and snag it while it’s on sale! This would be a great gift for your kiddos. Click Here to Purchase the Castle on Amazon! Looking for something new to add to family game night? What about this discounted game of 5 Second Rule — Disney Edition?! It’s a rapid-fire question game where you’ll need to name Disney characters while the clock counts down. (Sounds pretty high-pressure to us!) ©Amazon Right now, you can get the game for 40% off, only paying $14.99. And with 300 questions, you can play this over and over before ever getting to the end of the stack! Order the 5 Second Rule Game Here! If you’re looking for something to wear on your next Disney World trip, then you should definitely do some shopping on Amazon for those hot deals! There’s a classic Disney Mens’ Distressed Mickey Mouse T-Shirt that’s a solid choice for any Disney park day, or any day just chilling at home. ©Amazon Right now, you can nab this tee on sale, and depending on what size and color you get, the price will range between $14.03 and $28.53. And it’s even included in Amazon Prime’s “try before you buy” program! Order This New Mickey Mouse T-Shirt Here! We know we’ve got some Thomas Kinkade puzzle fans out there (they’re incredibly popular in Disney World!) and if you’re on that list, then you definitely want to take advantage of this deal. Right now, you can get four Thomas Kinkade puzzles in one for 22% off! ©Amazon The four 500-piece sets feature scenes from Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and a Mickey and Minnie picture. You can get the full set for $13.99. Click Here to Get the Thomas Kinkade Puzzle Set! Looking for some new loungewear? This Disney Womens’ 2-Piece Cozy Pajama Set is on sale right now, and we’re seriously tempted to drop one of the five designs into our cart. ©Amazon Depending on which pattern and size you get, this comfy sleepwear will cost you between $26.99-$79.99. They’re made of 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex, so they’ll be nice and stretchy (who wants tight pajamas anyway?!). Shop the Disney Pajama Set Here! And finally, we’ve got something for all you bookworms out there. If you haven’t checked out the “A Twisted Tale” Disney book series, then you definitely need to add it to your list — and you can start with Mirror, Mirror: A Twisted Tale since it’s on sale on Amazon. ©Amazon This book retells the story of Snow White, asking the question “what if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince instead?” If you want to give the story a go, the hardcover copy is only $10.84 right now. Order the Book Online Here! That’s all the Amazon deals we have for you this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more online updates and merchandise news in the future. We’ve got all the news that Disney fans need to know! Click Here to Check Out the Latest Disney Merchandise 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. Do you shop on Amazon frequently? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Disney-Themed Amazon Deals You Don't Want to Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Boardwalk is home to some great spots to grab a bite to eat like Trattoria al Forno or Flying Fish! Disney’s Boardwalk One of our favorite places to visit on the Boardwalk is the Boardwalk Bakery! We love checking out their latest offerings of delicious desserts, and they even have grab-and-go items like salads and sandwiches! We headed over to the Boardwalk Bakery to see what they have been serving up recently. Look at allllll those treats An under-the-radar dessert caught our eye, something without a whole lot of pomp and circumstance, just a humble muffin. More specifically, the Doodle Muffin! Doodle Muffin The Doodle Muffin gets its name from the snickerdoodle cookie because it is a moist vanilla cake muffin with a cinnamon-sugar coating all over the outside. We thought this muffin was super simple, but BOY did it deliver! The cake was moist and the cinnamon sugar added a subtle sweetness and a great crunchy texture. We think this one is a sleeper hit! The vanilla cake flavor was almost too subtle, we thought it could have used a bit more of a pronounced vanilla flavor. This is a great snack for someone who doesn’t love overly sweet treats! If you love frosting and fanfare with your desserts, you might consider skipping this one. At $3.99, it’s a sweet snack that doesn’t break the bank! Cinnamon sugar, yes, please! You can be sure we’ll be keeping up with our visits to the Boardwalk Bakery! We’re always reviewing Disney treats, so stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news and updates! Click Here to See More Hidden Gems at the Boardwalk! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried the Doodle Muffin? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post Review: The Disney World Treat That's As Fun to Say As It Is to Eat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hate to break it to ya, but Disney World’s got their sneaky, sneaky ways of wrapping you around their finger. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge But I’m here to expose all those tricks TODAY. Check out our video below 10 Tricks Disney World Uses to Make You Spend More! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know how you save money in Disney World. The post DFB Video: 10 Tricks Disney World Uses to Make You Spend More first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

National Plan for Vacation Day falls on the last Tuesday in January each year. That’s today! And it’s got our planning panel itching to share their best Disney destination advice. These seasoned guests have mastered the art of planning a Disney vacation, so check out the topics below and click through to see a round-up of their tips.View the full article