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We know exactly what you’re thinking: “Oh, please! Florida is WAY warmer than most parts of the U.S. right now!” You’re probably right. Florida is just about as south as you can get while still being in America. BUT, despite what many people may expect, it’s been pretty cold in Disney World lately! Typhoon Lagoon, Disney’s water park, has been closed due to the weather. Some guests are even walking around with BLANKETS wrapped around their bodies! Even FLORIDA can be chilly?! So yes, while Florida is comparatively warmer than, say, Michigan, right now, we’re still shivering in Disney World! When you’re cold, what’s the quickest way to warm up? Eat or drink something hot! Our reporters headed straight for the hot cocoa kiosks to warm up on a chilly weekend. Look at all those heaters in the outdoor seating area on Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Crank up that heat, Disney! Disney’s Animal Kingdom park has some outdoor heaters, too! Those big fans will NOT be necessary today, Disney! We found more heaters! Even Cast Members (who sometimes are wearing thick, heavy costumes) have little personal heaters to keep warm. It’s THAT cold, people. Aw, a little baby heater! Look at the (basically nonexistent) line for ice cream! One lick of ice cream and we *might* just completely freeze up like Anna. No ice cream today! Think you can brave the weather? Your strong, northern blood may fare better than the Florida natives! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news and park updates, so stay tuned for more! It’s the LAST Day For This HUGE Deal on Disney Gift Cards! 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 been to Disney World in the winter? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: A CHILLY Day in Disney World is Better Than You Might Think! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Skyliner is one of the newest and most convenient transportation options in Disney World. Disney Skyliner You get to board a gondola and travel through the sky — so it’s basically a ride outside of the parks! The Skyliner connects a few Disney World Resort hotels with two Disney Parks, but this transportation option will be unavailable for a few days. Find out if you’ll be affected on your next Disney World trip. The Disney Skyliner lets guests travel between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, along with a few Disney hotels, making it a really easy way to get around. The Disney World Resort hotels located on the Skyliner line include Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and guests will have to use other transportation options to get to EPCOT for a short time. Walt Disney World Skyliner Starting today, January 23rd, the Disney Skyliner’s EPCOT line is closed. The Skyliner will be closed from January 23rd through January 28th, 2022 for a brief refurbishment. Refurbishment is a normal practice in Disney World to keep everything running smoothly, and sometimes that means attractions have to close for a short time. Disney Skyliner There are signs posted around EPCOT as well as this notice located right outside the EPCOT International Gateway Skyliner station. This is only temporary, luckily! Keep in mind that the Hollywood Studios Skyliner line is still up and running, so guests can still board a Skyliner gondola at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and ride over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These aren’t in use for now! Luckily, this closure is only temporary, and there are other ways to get to and from EPCOT and Disney’s Riviera Resort! You can still take the bus! During the closure, guests will be able to use alternate transportation options to get around Disney World. Disney buses will be an option, as well as several other Disney modes of transportation! If you’re trying to get from Hollywood Studios to EPCOT, you can also walk or take a Friendship Boat if you don’t want to bus it. Disney bus The Skyliner is scheduled to reopen as usual on January 29th, 2022. Keep reading DFB to stay up to date on all Disney World closures! ALL the Disney World hotels and rides that are closed in January 2022. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will the Skyliner closure affect your Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post One Disney Skyliner Line is Currently CLOSED For Refurb first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is constantly working on their rides and attractions, which means that those rides and attractions will sometimes close for refurbishments. Splash Mountain is closed right now If you’re heading into Disney World soon, make sure you know which rides, hotels, pools, and other attractions will be unavailable during your trip! Knowing what will be closed can save you some unhappy surprises during your vacation. Here’s a look at everything that’s scheduled to be closed in Disney World next week. Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain Splash Mountain has temporarily closed for refurbishments, which include scheduled maintenance on this ride (so don’t get excited for the new Princess and the Frog changes just yet). Construction walls at Splash Mountain This popular ride will reopen on February 11th, 2022. Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed, and this closure has gone on for a WHILE. Fantasyland Train Station Part of the reason for its closure is refurbishments on the ride itself, but construction in Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run ride has made it impossible for the train to get through that section of tracks. Construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run We don’t have an end date for that construction, so we’re not sure yet when the railroad might reopen. Click Here to Learn About an Unexpected Closure in Magic Kingdom Last Week Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest Expedition Everest is still closed for its refurbishment in Animal Kingdom. This refurbishment will last for a few more months. Expedition Everest is closed Disney has not announced an official opening date for this coaster yet, but it’s supposed to return sometime in April 2022. It’s very quiet over here! In the meantime, you can head to other Animal Kingdom attractions like Avatar: Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and DINOSAUR. Finding Nemo: The Musical Finding Nemo: The Musical is also closed in Animal Kingdom. A reimagined version of this show will return sometime in 2022, and it’ll be called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond! Finding Nemo: The Musical is getting some changes! The classic show will get a few major changes with the reimagining. It is now going to be based on the timeline from Finding Dory, although it will keep some fan-favorite songs from the original show such as “Go With the Flow.” Click Here to See Some Live Entertainment that Returned to Animal Kingdom Recently Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid The Voyage of the Little Mermaid show is still closed in Hollywood Studios, and it doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid For all the Ariel fans out there, the Journey of the Little Mermaid ride is still open in Magic Kingdom! Fantasmic! The nighttime show Fantasmic! has not yet returned, but we at least have a hint at when it’ll be back. This show is scheduled to return in 2022. Fantasmic! When it does return, you’ll see some changes such as new stunts and characters. Click Here to Learn About a DFB-Favorite Treat that’s BACK in Hollywood Studios (with a Price Increase) EPCOT Souk-al-Magreb The gift shop in EPCOT’s Morocco pavilion at World Showcase is called Souk-al-Magreb, and it’s been closed for a few months now. Still closed You’ll be able to get Moroccan-inspired souvenirs soon, though, because it’s scheduled to open its doors again on February 6th, 2022. Click Here to See Some Big Updates from EPCOT, Including Progress on a New Ride and the Start of a Festival Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort All of the Disney World hotels have reopened except for one: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. But if this is your favorite Disney hotel, don’t worry! It’s reopening soon, on March 31st, 2022. Football field at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort You can make reservations now for your stay. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Some of the DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are closed right now for a few refurbishments. Grand Floridian Disney is adding new pull-out beds to these rooms so that more guests can fit into the rooms. Disney World Hotel Pools A couple of Disney World hotel pools are being refurbished right now, so they are unavailable to guests. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Samawati Springs Pool (at Kidani Village) is currently unavailable and will be closed through April 2022. Samawati Springs Pool at Kidani Village Guests at the Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village can head over to the Jambo House area to use the Uzima Springs Pool instead. Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool The Flippin’ Fins Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (in the Little Mermaid section) is currently closed, and it will remain closed through late February of this year. Flippin’ Fins Pool If you’re staying at this hotel, you can use the Big Blue Pool (in the Finding Nemo section) or the Cozy Cone Pool (in the Cars section), which have both remained open. Click Here to See the Best Disney World Pools, According to DFB Readers Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach is still closed in Disney World, but you can always head to Typhoon Lagoon instead if you want to experience a Disney World water park. Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach Blizzard Beach does not have a reopening date yet, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Click Here to Learn Why Typhoon Lagoon Might Be Closed on Some Dates in January Disney World Transportation Skyliner Some parts of the Disney Skyliner will be closing for a brief refurbishment from January 23rd through the 28th. Skyliner in EPCOT Disney has said that the “Disney Skyliner service between Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort and EPCOT will be out of operation due to refurbishment.” Riviera Skyliner Station So it sounds like you’ll still be able to ride the Skyliner on the route to and from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which includes the following resorts: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Skyliner station at Art of Animation Resort For the routes that will be closed during the refurbishment, Disney will provide alternate transportation in the form of buses or FriendShip boats. Click Here to Learn What to Do When the Skyliner Is Closed In Disney World That’s a wrap on our report of what will be closed in Disney World next week! Keep following DFB for all of the latest news from the Disney parks. Click Here to See the Opening Timeline for a NEW Restaurant in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will these Disney World refurbishments affect your trip? Let us know in the comments. The post A Major Form of Transportation Is Closing Temporarily Next Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, DFB friends! We have some unexpected news from Disney World this week. Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. We got some exciting new announcements from Disney World this week, as well as the reappearance of a favorite character meet-and-greet! Find out all the surprising Disney World news from this week here. Toy Story Land Announcements Roundup Rodeo BBQ Roundup Rodeo BBQ, the Space 220 of Toy Story Land (get it…because of delays!), has FINALLY gotten an opening timeline. The highly anticipated table service restaurant is currently scheduled to open in 2022 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Rodeo Roundup BBQ ©Disney We’ve only seen concept art of the restaurant so far, but what we DO know is that it will have lots of playful details, including playsets and fan-favorite Pixar characters. We can’t wait to see it! Read more about the Woody’s Roundup BBQ timeline here! Jessie’s Trading Post Jessie’s Trading Post is another new thing coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios! Disney worded the announcement a little strangely, but it sounds like this will be a new gift shop! ©Disney Right now, Toy Story Land mainly has tiny kiosks for shopping, and a small store attached to Toy Story Mania, so it would make a lot of sense to add a special new store full of Toy Story merchandise! Here’s what we know about Jessie’s Trading Post! Olaf is Back! Olaf has finally returned to Hollywood Studios after a LONG “vacation!” He’s located at the Celebrity Spotlight character location and he generally meets guests from 10AM to 5PM daily. Olaf likes warm hugs! Like other characters you can currently meet in Disney World, Olaf is separated from guests, so you can get any warm hugs just yet. But you can still say hi! Check out photos of Olaf meeting guests again here! Fire Alarms One unexpected thing that can happen in any Disney World space is fire alarms going off. Thankfully, this week’s unexpected fire alarm was a little…well…expected. We noticed a sign in Pop Century for a scheduled fire alarm test between 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Fire Alarm Sign If you encounter a scheduled fire alarm at your Disney World hotel, there’s not really anything you need to do, but you can expect a Cast Member to stop by your room to check on whether the smoke alarm in your room is functioning. Read more about the fire alarm test at Pop Century! New Strollers New strollers debuted in Disney World this week! These bright red strollers replace the old beige strollers, and they have Minnie on one side and Mickey on the other. Loving this look You can rent a single stroller for $15 per day (or $13 per day for your total visit), and double strollers cost $31 per day (or $27 per day for your total visit). Children must be below 38 inches and 50 pounds or under to be eligible to sit in these strollers. Check out photos of the new strollers in Disney World here? And that’s all the unexpected news from this week in Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Why Disney World will cost you thousands more in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 of the Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy 50th Anniversary Disney World! Since October 1st, 2021, Disney has been going all out for this special eighteen-month-long celebration, from delicious food, awesome merch, and even new attractions, shows, and a complete park transformation! Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary look! Today, we’re taking a look at a new 50th Anniversary merch collaboration that’s bringing some extra vintage flair to the parks! If you head inside the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs and go to the Dress Shop section of the store, you’ll find one of Disney’s latest 50th Anniversary collaborations! Marketplace Co-Op Popular brand Harveys is collaborating AGAIN with Disney to make a new retro-inspired tote bag inspired by the first days of Disney World! This bag will be part of the ever-expanding Vault Collection, which combines classic Disney World aesthetics and retro nostalgia with modern styles to make cool new merch. On one side is a classic Magic Kingdom banner and on the opposite side is an old-school map of Magic Kingdom. The new Harvey’s Bag is super retro! This bag will be available at Marketplace Co-Op on January 24th, so be sure to keep your eye out for this one! If you want to help your chances of purchasing one of these bags, you’ll probably want to rope drop the Disney Springs store tomorrow — according to the Disney World website, it opens at 10AM. The bag could show up in additional locations around Disney World, but if your heart is set on this bag, we recommend heading to Disney Springs! 50th anniversary items like this are notorious for selling out. The Vault Collection has brought some serious heavy hitters when it comes to 50th Anniversary merch, with all sorts of amazing apparel, accessories, and even board games! Who’s coming to game night?! There’s been a lot of amazing 50th Anniversary merch and we’re hunting all of it down! We’re only in month four of this eighteen-month-long celebration, so get ready for even more goodies! Okay, Wait. Disney’s 50th Anniversary Board Game is Seriously EPIC Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you want one of these new 50th anniversary bags? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Grab Disney's NEW 50th Anniversary Item Tomorrow BEFORE It Sells Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At DFB, we love the classics, and there’s nothing more classic than the original Disney park…Disneyland! Between the two parks in Anaheim, California, there is SO much to see and do! Disneyland is full of unique attractions, characters, and even festivals! Even the attractions that eventually made their way to Disney World, like “it’s a small world,” the Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Caribbean are actually DIFFERENT in Disneyland! Have you ever been to Disneyland? There’s one iconic attraction that is exclusive to Disneyland, though, and we have an important update to share regarding the ride. It’s that time of year when Disney starts to close attractions to give them a little TLC. For example, in Disney World, Splash Mountain is temporarily closed for refurbishment. Splash Mountain is closed right now We’ve also heard that a few attractions in Disney California Adventure will be closing soon for routine maintenance, like Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Now, we’ve got another scheduled closure. From February 28th to March 4th, Disney’s Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction will be closed for a temporary refurbishment. According to the Disney calendar, it is scheduled to reopen on March 5th, and we’ll continue to keep our eyes out for any changes. The Matterhorn As you can see, the Disneyland website is not showing any hours starting on February 28th. ©Disney And it is listed under the refurbishment section of the calendar on those dates. ©Disney While these little refurbishments are pretty essential to keep things running smoothly, they can seriously impact your vacation if you aren’t prepared. Make sure to look at your must-ride attractions on the Disneyland website before your trip so you know what will be open during your visit! Matterhorn Bobsleds In the meantime, be sure to follow along for all of the latest updates and announcements from the Disneyland Resort! ANOTHER Disneyland Ride is Set to Close Temporarily This Month 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 What’s your favorite Disneyland attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post A Classic Disneyland Attraction Will Temporarily CLOSE Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to EPCOT’s most colorful event — the 2022 Festival of the Arts! The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is HERE! If you’re looking to try the BEST dishes from the 2022 Festival of the Arts, we’ve got you covered! And now we’ve compiled a list of the BEST dish from every booth — right here! The Artist’s Table The Artist’s Table in the American Adventure pavilion is a returning booth with a favorite dish that once again made our Best of the Fest List. The Beef Wellington is made with Mushroom Duxelle, Prosciutto, and Puff Pastry with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Baby Vegetables for $8.50. Beef Wellington Once again, we loved how the beef was cooked, and it has a nice crust that adds a crunch and more flavor. Don’t skip this dish if it sounds good to you! Read our review of The Artist’s Table here! The Craftsman’s Courtyard At the Craftsman’s Courtyard, a new booth for the Festival of the Arts, the name of the game is cast iron seafood, and it made our list of one of the best booths at the fest! The Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels, made with sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs for $7.50, was one of our favorite dishes of the fest! Mussels You get quite a few mussels for the price, and they had a great flavor of garlic and smokiness. We thought the tomatoes and herbs also added flavor that worked well! Click here to read our review of The Craftsman’s Courtyard! Deco Delights Ready for some chocolate? At Deco Delights, we loved the Valrhona Chocolate, made with dark chocolate mousse, a chocolate brownie, and cassis mousse for $5. It’s pretty, right? Decadent Valrhona Chocolate The brownie is moist and fudge-y, topped with a purple gloss. Combined with the dark chocolate ice cream, it’s a nice balance of sweet and bitter. Plus the raspberry sauce adds another element to all the chocolate flavors! Here’s our review of Deco Delights! The Deconstructed Dish The Deconstructed Dish is where you’ll find, well, deconstructed dishes, and the standout of this booth is the Deconstructed Key Lime Pie, made with flexible key lime curd, a “Key lime” mousse, graham cracker cake, and meringues, for $4.75. Deconstructed Key Lime Pie This dessert is so refreshing! The key lime mousse is perfectly tart, and we loved it combined with the graham cracker cake. Read our review for the Deconstructed Dish here! Donut Box The Donut Box has an all-new menu for the 2022 Festival of the Arts, and the Vanilla Donut, made with strawberry sugar, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry gele is a standout for $5.50. This is one of the dishes on the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. Vanilla Donut This donut tastes a lot like a pound cake, and the glaze was super tasty. We loved the added fixings and the creamy strawberry ice cream too! Here’s our review of the Donut Box! El Artista Hambriento El Artista Hambriento in the Mexico pavilion is one of our favorite booths at the 2022 Festival of the Arts, and it was hard to choose a favorite dish! We settled on the Huarache Verde, but the Carne Asada is also incredible. The Huarache Verde is made with cilantro huarache with cochinita pibil, fresh pineapple, and pickled onion for $7.50. Huarache Verde We loved everything about this dish! The pineapple and pickled onion add a burst of flavor to the moist pork, and everything about it is delicious. Check out our review of El Artista Hambriento! Goshiki At Goshiki in the Japan pavilion, the new dish Chicken Kushiage comes with breaded and fried chicken with yum yum sauce and vegetables for $8.50. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the yum yum sauce was sweet and spicy. Chicken Kushiage The chicken pieces are boneless, which makes it easy to share bites with other people. We really enjoyed this new dish, so you might want to give it a try! Here’s our full review of Goshiki! Gourmet Landscapes At Gourmet Landscapes in the Canada pavilion, the returning Wild Mushroom Risotto is just as delicious as ever! It’s made with aged parmesan, truffle shavings, and a Zinfandel reduction for $9.25. Wild Mushroom Risotto This dish has made it onto our Best of the Fest List again, and this year we’re happy to report it’s still delivering lots of mushrooms, nutty cheese, and truffle flavor. Check out our review of Gourmet Landscapes here! L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise If we make our way to the France pavilion for L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise, we can grab the tried-and-true Crème de Brie en Petit Pain, which is warm creamy brie in a house-made bread bowl for $8.50. It’s hard to go wrong with melty, creamy cheese, and this booth doesn’t disappoint. Creme de Brie dans Petite Pain It’s served warm, and the brie is the perfect texture. If you love cheese, you HAVE to give it a try. Here’s our review of L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise! L’Arte de Mangiare The new Ravioli Alla Boscaiola dish from L’Arte de Mangiare in the Italy pavilion finally redeemed this booth after the bland dishes of the past. The new dish is made with sweet sausage ravioli, served with mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a creamy Parmesan sauce for $13. Ravioli This ravioli dish comes with mushrooms inside some of the sausage and lots of big mushrooms on top. We were so impressed by this dish it made our Best of the Fest List! Read our review of the Ravioli alla Boscaiola here! The Painted Panda The Char Siu Pork Bun is a returning dish to The Painted Panda, and it’s still a must-try. This dish is made with pork served with sauce on a bao bun for $8.50. Char Siu Pork Bun Our keyword for this dish is “glorious.” We loved the tender pork and the sweetness from the bao bun and the sauce. We also got three pieces of pork inside the bun, which is a great portion size! Check out our review of The Painted Panda here! Pastoral Palate At Pastoral Palate in the Germany pavilion, the Opera Cake has returned and it’s just as delicious as it was last year. It’s made with almond joconde, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache for $4.75. Opera Cake We love everything about this cake, and the texture of the chocolate on the bottom is the perfect touch. If you’re craving something sweet, this is a great option. Here’s our review of Pastoral Palate! Pop Eats If you didn’t visit Pop Eats to try and snag the popular Figment popcorn bucket (which has since sold out), you might have tried the Tomato Soup with Bacon, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese for $6.25! The soup is served in an Andy Warhol-inspired can, along with the grilled cheese on the side. Tomato Soup with Bacon, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese We LOVED this grilled cheese! The combination of the brie, bacon, and apple flavors and textures were amazing. Even the creamy tomato soup was good! Don’t be sad that you can’t get the Figment popcorn bucket if you can still eat this dish. Check out our Pop Eats review here! Tangierine Cafe The Carrots Three Ways dish is our favorite from Tangierine Cafe! It’s one of the only two exclusively plant-based dishes at the fest, and it’s a delicious option for $4.25. This dish is made with berbere-spiced grilled carrots, pickled carrots, and carrot ginger purée. We thought this dish was flavorful and spicy and cooked really well. Carrots Three Ways We really enjoyed the carrot ginger puree especially, even though it kind of reminded us of grown-up baby food. In a good way! Here’s our review of Tangierine Cafe! Vibrante & Vivido: Encanto Cocina This year, Vibrante & Vivido draws inspiration from Disney’s recent animated movie, Encanto, and it made our list as one of the best booths at the festival! One of our favorite dishes is the House-made Chorizo and Potato Empanada for $6.50. This empanada is made with house-made chorizo, potato, Tumeric aïoli, and annatto aïoli, and it’s also on the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. Chorizo and Potato Empanada Not only is this dish a HUGE portion, but it also comes with a LOT of potatoes. It’s also really spicy (in a good way), and the aïoli flavors go deliciously with everything else. Here’s our review of Vibrante & Vivido! Refreshment Outpost At Refreshment Outpost, one of the standout items was the Blue Raspberry Blonde Ale for $10.75. We thought it was sweet (but not too sweet), and it mostly tasted like a light beer with raspberry syrup mixed in. Nairobi Coffee Dark Beer and Blue Raspberry Blonde Ale As you can see, this beer is actually greener than it is blue, but we thought it was delicious! Plus, it’s really pretty for photos. Click here to read our review of Refreshment Outpost! Refreshment Port Refreshment Port is one of the spots where you’ll find the signature Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie for $5.50! This treat comes with a brush and three dollops of colorful icing, so you can “paint” your cookie! Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie Both adults AND kids love this special treat, so make sure to visit Refreshment Port to give it a try! Check out our review of Refreshment Port here! And that’s the BEST of each booth at the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Stay tuned to DFB if you want more Disney World food reviews! Check out ALL the 2022 Festival of the Arts booths here! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See Photos & Videos From Our Time at the Festival of the Arts Check Out ALL of Our Reviews of the Food Booths at the Festival of the Arts See the Full Menus for All of the Food Booths at the Festival Get a Look at the NEW Figment Popcorn Bucket That Had a Multi-HOUR Wait on the First Day of the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages at the Festival Check Out All of the 2022 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! See How to Get a Paint Your Own Figment at the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite dish from the 2022 Festival of the Arts? Tell us in the comments! The post The 1 Thing You Should Get at Every EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are SO many benefits to using Disney gift cards during your vacation. Gift cards are great to use during EPCOT festivals, like the Festival of the Arts (happening now!), and many people use them to help stick to a food or souvenir budget. Gift cards are so handy in Disney World! Yes, we know you still have to pay for the gift cards ahead of time, but when you’re using them in the parks, it feels like you’re using free money! Speaking of free money, there’s a special deal happening with Best Buy right now that will help you SAVE money on a Disney gift card! Right now, Best Buy is offering a 10% discount on $50 Disney gift cards! For a limited time, you can buy a $50 Disney gift card for only $45. Disney Gift Card The best part is, you don’t even have to go into a store! You can find the offer online at BestBuy.com; all you need is a Best Buy account to purchase a gift card. ©Best Buy Best Buy is only allowing one gift card purchase per person per day, and the deal ends tonight (January 23rd)! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this year, grab a gift card now — your future self will thank you! $50 could get you a whole lot of Mickey bars! If you happen to miss the deal, don’t worry! Target RedCard owners can save 5% on ALL Disney gift card purchases year-round! You can buy discounted Disney gift cards at Target, too! We hope this little tip helps you save some money! With all the recent price increases and added expenses in Disney World, every little money-saving tip can help! Be sure to stay tuned as we look for more Disney deals and other news. 9 Free Things To Do In Disney World In 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your biggest money-saving tip? Let us know in the comments! The post It's the LAST Day For This HUGE Deal on Disney Gift Cards! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever had a ride you were on in Disney World break down? Or did you notice something that was very off during the ride, like Donald Duck being replaced by a plant? Remember Plant Donald? Ride malfunctions happen in Disney World sometimes, and can either be funny things to laugh at or a unique evacuation experience. Many of us have been stopped on a ride for a few moments at some point, but there have been more extreme instances! And then, there are the rides that seem to regularly have issues. So, we’re taking a look at the most infamous Disney World ride malfunctions! Omnimovers We gotta start with this one because there are SO MANY Omnimovers in Disney World! If you don’t know what an Omnimover is, it’s a ride system developed by Disney that is continuously moving. So, think of the rides that are already moving when you get on them, like Spaceship Earth, Peter Pan’s Flight, or Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. Journey Into Imagination with Figment These ride systems usually allow for faster loading, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their fair share of issues! Omnimovers tend to stop a lot, but it’s usually a quick stop. This could be due to the fact that the track needs to stop for people who need a bit more time to load into and out of the vehicles. Spaceship Earth But, there are still rides this happens on more than others. In particular, we see Haunted Mansion and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin stop pretty frequently. Those ghosts and evil Emperor Zurg must be messing with the mechanics! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin But again, these stops are usually only for a moment, so just know that if they do stop while you’re on them, it’s normal! Click here to see 5 Disney rides that were absolute game changers! PeopleMover Okay, PeopleMover is also an Omnimover but we’re singling it out because it has seen some frequent evacuations in the past! It happened twice in April of 2021, then twice AGAIN in June, then once in August, then again in September, and then AGAIN in November. Phew! And that’s just when we spotted it with our own eyes. That’s a lot. PeopleMover evacuation We’ve seen people be walked off of the PeopleMover several times, and we’ve also seen the ride be closed for unknown reasons. Click here to see an awesome PeopleMover collectible! Space Mountain Space Mountain is one of the top rides that gets evacuated the most in Disney World, but it’s a little more special than the others. This is because if you get evacuated off of Space Mountain, you may get to see it with ALL of the lights on! Blast off! For a ride that’s almost completely pitch black, this is a really unique experience, especially for the big Disney fans out there. Although, the track might surprise you…and make you think twice about putting your arms up on the ride! Click here to see the most evacuated rides in Disney World! Splash Mountain Back in August of 2020, a Splash Mountain boat sank. Yup, you read that right…sank. Twitter user @skyelaringrsoll tweeted a video of the Splash Mountain ride vehicle she was in completely submerged below the water. We guess there were some issues with the projections they use for the character’s faces. But, these moments make us laugh, and keep our rides exciting! Click here to find out about PAYING to skip the line for Frozen Ever After! Ellen’s Energy Adventure Ellen’s Energy Adventure is a now closed ride that was once in EPCOT (it was previously called Universe of Energy). The ride featured Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye (among other celebrities) teaching you about the history of energy resources, how energy is produced, and the search for new energy sources. It closed permanently in 2017. Universe of Energy But, on its very last day of operation on August 13th, 2017, the ride actually broke down and had to be evacuated! We’re sure it was really sad for the people trying to ride it for the very last time. But, they got a really unique experience because they got to walk around the ride and take pictures! Universe of Energy in 2017! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now being built where Ellen’s Energy Adventure once was. Click here to see the latest on the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride coming to EPCOT! Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no stranger to closures. It shuts down pretty often. One of our reporters actually had it shut down 3 times in ONE DAY before she was able to ride it! Big yikes. Rise is down This is something to be aware of if you’re getting up really early to rope drop the ride. Even if you’re one of the first people in line, it could break down. Rise is closed If you purchase an Individual Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance and it breaks down, you will be given an “experience redemption” pass which is a pass that can be used at that ride any time during that day, if and when the ride reopens. If the ride doesn’t reopen at all that day, you will be refunded the money you paid for the Lightning Lane. Click here to see what happens if you’re evacuated off of Rise of the Resistance! Those are some of the most infamous ride malfunctions in Disney World! Have you ever experienced any of these for yourself? Tell us in the comments! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, tricks, and updates. Click here to see our ranking for EVERY Disney World boat ride! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a good ride malfunction story from Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Infamous Disney World Ride Malfunctions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s be honest, the airline industry can feel a little confusing. Even a well-seasoned traveler can’t fully predict what American Airlines has planned, or what Southwest Airlines will announce. Airplane travel keeps us on our toes, that’s for sure! Orlando International Airport Speaking of American Airlines, it seems like flights are being cut in 2022. Let’s take a look at what’s going on! According to the Orlando Business Journal, there have been several changes and cuts to American Airlines’s schedule for March 2022. These changes happened during the week of January 10th, where multiple flights appeared to have been cut when compared to the previous week — a 4% decrease overall. Airline travel takes a lot of planning! According to an American Airlines spokesperson who spoke with the Orlando Business Journal, these spring break flight modifications “were intended to better align the carrier’s resources with demand.” Additionally, American Airlines stated that their airline “offers the most departures in the month of March among the major U.S. carriers.” Orlando International Airport It seems like other airlines are also adjusting their schedules for this March. The Orlando Business Journal reported that major airlines like United and Delta also cut hundreds of March flights during the week of January 10th, though American Airlines seems to have dropped significantly more flights. Always double-check your flight information before you leave! It has been reported that American Airlines dropped 10,621 flights in total, and seating capacity saw a 4% decrease as well. Typically, spring break is one of the busiest times of year for the state of Florida, but perhaps the pandemic is causing passengers to reconsider their plans this year. Face masks are currently required on all airplanes If you’re planning a trip to Disney this March, you might want to check out the flight availability as soon as you can. We’ll continue to keep our eyes out for any changes or updates to the situation, so stay tuned. Our Readers Shared Their NIGHTMARE Situations in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had flight problems? Let us know in the comments. The post Why It Might Be HARDER to Fly to Disney World for Spring Break first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nothing says “Disney” quite like a princess! While Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom is sort of the Disney princess headquarters, there are actually a LOT of other places you can meet Disney royalty! But, for the sake of efficiency (and maximum excitement), what if you want to meet ALL the princesses at once? Say hi to Eugene for us! Currently, if you want to see multiple princesses in one convenient location, you can do so in a couple different ways. As you’ll quickly find out, though, there’s one option that has a major advantage, because it’s FREE (besides the cost of a park ticket, of course)! We love free! Before we get to the big reveal, let’s discuss a few other places you can meet the princesses in the Magic Kingdom. Princess Fairytale Hall First, there’s Princess Fairytale Hall. This character meet and greet is located in Fantasyland, and it’s great for personal, one-on-one interactions. Rapunzel and Tiana visit Fantasyland pretty often! The downside? You can only meet two princesses at a time in Princess Fairytale Hall, and you don’t always know which princesses will be visiting for the day! Another disadvantage? You’ll have to wait in a standby line first! Typically, the wait time is relatively low, but you never know when the line could fill up! We Got to Meet a RARE Princess in Disney World Today! A Royal Princess Processional (AKA the Princess Cavalcade) This option has a few pros and cons. While this is one of the few ways that you can see all the princesses at once, they’re sort of far away! Look at all those princesses! Not only that, but it can be hard to have a personal interaction with the princesses when they’re riding by on a parade float. If you have a princess-lover in your family who wants to say hello to the princesses, this isn’t the best option. Merida and Angus! That said, it is still pretty fun seeing them all ride by — sometimes there’s even a princess riding a horse! You can check the showtimes on the My Disney Experience app; just search “A royal princess processional” and it will come up! The Festival of Fantasy Parade is returning soon, too! Cinderella’s Royal Table At Cinderella’s Royal Table (which is located INSIDE Cinderella Castle), you can meet a variety of princesses while you eat! Currently, the dining experience is a little different, so you might not be able to see as many princesses as you could before the pandemic. Hey there, Snow White! By the way, this option is EXPENSIVE! You’re paying to eat inside the castle, and that entrance fee is STEEP! So, you may ask, “What’s the alternative?” Now, on to the spot we promised!! Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station We’ve got a hot tip for you: don’t go to Fantasyland, don’t wait around the Castle hub for a parade, go to the train station at the front of the park! A LARGE variety of Disney characters hang out up by the train station to wave hello to guests, including the princesses! The gang’s all here! Now, after you stand in front of the train station for a polite “hello,” walk over to the right-hand side of the train station by the stairs. When the princesses are done with their royal greetings, they will exit to the right, providing the perfect opportunity for a more personal interaction! To the stairs! Typically, Cast Members will set up a temporary rope that leads the princesses behind Main Street, so look for that little white rope and stand behind it! As you can see, you’ll be able to get pretty close to the princesses…almost ALL the princesses! There you have it! Forget a pricey character meal, don’t worry about waiting in line, go to the train station! We hope this little tip helps you and your family have a memorable moment in the parks. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! It’s Now EASIER To See Characters in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney princess is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The SECRET Way to See Most of the Princesses at Once in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In 2021, the free FastPass+ system was officially discontinued and replaced by the NEW Disney Genie system — specifically the paid Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection options at both Disney World and Disneyland Resort. ©Disney The big announcement came with enough information to make many people confused and left many with a lot of questions about the new system. The system has been in place in Disney World and Disneyland for a few months now and we’ve tested it out in both spots to bring you our best tips and tricks. But it’s still a HUGE change with a bit of a learning curve. Still confused about how to use Genie+ in the parks? We’ve got you covered. Today we’re sharing our step-by-step guide to using Disney Genie+! What is Disney Genie? Let’s start with the basics — what is Disney Genie? It’s a new service that is now available in Disney World and Disneyland Resort that will be available through each resort’s app — the My Disney Experience app in Disney World and the Disneyland App in Disneyland. There are 3 main parts to the overall Disney Genie suite of services. First, there’s Disney Genie itself, or “Free Genie.” The FREE Disney Genie service will help with planning your days in the parks. Essentially, you can tell Free Disney Genie what types of things you like, what you want to do, etc. and it will help create personalized itineraries for your day. Disney Genie Free Disney Genie will also help you with dining reservations, can show you predicted wait times, and more. Click here to see just how smart free Disney Genie is! Next, there’s Disney Genie+. That’s what we’ll be focusing on mainly in this article. If you pay for Genie+, you’ll be purchasing access to use the “Lightning Lanes” (a.k.a. the old FastPass+ lanes) for select attractions around the parks. ©Disney You’ll be able to choose one attraction at a time and reserve a timeframe to use the Lightning Lane at that ride. When your lightning lane return time arrives, you can return to the ride and skip the standby queue and avoid the wait. Then, you’ll be able to continue making those Genie+ selections one ride at a time throughout the day. ©Disney Finally, there’s Individual Attraction Selection (or what we sometimes call pay-per-ride). You see, not all rides are available through the standard Genie+ service. Select popular attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and others are not available through Genie+. Instead, if you want to ride these, you’ll need to pay to use their Lightning Lanes individually. ©Disney The price for these rides varies depending on the park, ride, and day. Guests can only buy a maximum of 2 pay-per-ride selections per day. Click here to see our step-by-step guide to book and buy pay-per-ride attractions in Disney World. Okay so now you know the basics about these services and how they’re different. If you want a FREE printable to show the differences between them click here! Now, let’s go over the steps you’ll need to take to use Genie during your trip. Download the App The first step to accessing Disney Genie+ is to make sure that you have the proper app downloaded onto your phone or smart device. If you’re visiting Disney World, you’ll need to get the My Disney Experience app, and if you’re going to Disneyland Resort, you’ll need to get the Disneyland app. Both are free downloads! Genie+ ©Disney Once the app is downloaded to your device, you’ll want to log in with your Disney account information. If you have a shopDisney account, an account on the Disney websites, or an account for Disney+, then you’ll use the same information to log in here. If you’ve never used any of the above services, then you’ll need to make a Disney account to use Disney Genie+. (Make sure to write down your username and password so that you don’t forget!) Disney Genie is built INTO each of these apps. We’ll get into where you’ll find it in a minute. Link All of Your Plans, Tickets & Friends After you’ve got the app downloaded and you logged in to your account, you’ll need to check and make sure that your plans are all loaded. You’ll want to make sure that your park tickets, resort stay, annual passes, dining reservations, and Park Passes are all linked to your account and visible in the app. You should be able to see your tickets and passes under the “Tickets and Passes” tab and you’ll see other plans in the “Future Plans” section. ©Disney Sometimes this process is easier to complete on a computer, where the screen is bigger and it’s a little less challenging to navigate. If you have any other guests traveling with you who have their own Disney accounts, this step would also be the time to make sure your accounts are connected in your list of Family & Friends List. Make sure that those friends and family members have their tickets and plans all linked to their accounts as well. If you’re traveling with individuals who don’t have Disney accounts and/or don’t want to make them, you’ll need to create profiles for them through my Disney Experience and link their tickets to ensure that you can reserve Genie+ selections for them. This is critical. Lightning Lane If you don’t all have your passes linked or you aren’t all linked together in some way, you won’t be able to make those Genie+ selections as a group. Click here to see more about the My Disney Experience planning tool! You’ll want to make sure that you’ve downloaded the app, linked all of your plans, and linked to your friends’ accounts or created profiles for them (with all of the tickets properly linked) WELL in advance of your trip. Don’t wait until the last minute to do this! Purchase Access to Genie+ Once everything is properly set up in your Disney account and on the app that you’re using, you can purchase Disney Genie+. There are some differences here between Disney World and Disneyland. Disney World If you know that you’re going to be using Genie+ every day during your vacation, then you can buy access ahead of time. Before your visit, you can buy Disney Genie+ as an add-on to your ticket or vacation package, but you’ll have to buy it for the duration of your visit. That means if you’ve got 5-day tickets, you’ll have to add it on for all 5 days. Not looking to use Genie+ for all 5 days? Then you can opt to buy Genie+ for single-day use on the day of your visit. You’ll be able to make that Genie+ purchase at midnight of the day of your visit. ©Disney When you’re ready, you’ll go to the My Disney Experience app and hit the sandwich on the right-hand side (the one with the 3 horizontal bars). Then you’ll select “My Day.” ©Disney And you’ll hit “Get Started Now” under the Get Started with Disney Genie option. ©Disney We won’t go through the step-by-step guide of actually purchasing Genie+ on the day of your visit here. But you can click here for photos and a step-by-step guide to actually making the purchase of Genie+ through the My Disney Experience app. Click here for the step-by-step guide to actually purchasing Genie+! Disneyland At Disneyland you can also add-on the service to a ticket or vacation package ahead of time. Again, it appears this add-on is for the entire length of your stay. ©Disney If you don’t add it on in advance, you can purchase it on the day of your trip, but you won’t be able to get it at Disneyland until you actually ENTER a theme park on that day. Click here to see how Genie+ is different in Disney World vs. Disneyland Price The price of Genie+ is also different between Disney World and Disneyland. Genie+ costs $15 per ticket per day at Disney World and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort. Each resort’s version comes with a few added benefits, like the use of augmented reality filters at Disney World or the addition of PhotoPass downloads at Disneyland Resort. Cuteness overload!! Once access is purchased, you’ll be able to use the Genie+ features on the days of your trip for which you paid for it. Click here to see how Genie+ is different in Disney World vs. Disneyland Make Your Reservations Throughout the Day Okay, so you’ve downloaded the app, logged in, set up all of your information, linked passes and plans and friends, and you’ve purchased Genie+. GREAT. Now you’re ready to use Genie+ and make your first selection! Things differ here a bit between Disney World and Disneyland. Disney World In Disney World, ALL guests are able to make their first Genie+ selection at 7AM on the morning of their trip. What you’ll want to do to make your selection is hit the three horizontal lines in the My Disney Experience app, and then select “Tip Board.” On the Tip Board, you’ll be able to see the various rides in each park and the next available return time to use that ride’s lightning lane. ©Disney If you want to make a Genie+ selection for a particular ride, you’ll tap on the return time shown and follow the prompts to confirm your party… ©Disney …and secure your spot! ©Disney When your arrival window/return time comes, you’ll then visit the attraction, use that ride’s “Lightning Lane,” and skip the standby line! Scanning into Our Lightning Lane You can only make one choice at a time, so choose wisely! Some Genie+ selections can “fill up” sooner than others, so you’ll want to prioritize your picks here. Click here to see what rides you should book FIRST with Genie+! When do you get to make your second choice? Basically, after you book your first Genie+ you can book a second Genie+ selection when: You have used the first one you booked; Your first return time window has ended (if you miss it); or 120 minutes have passed since you booked your last one (or 120 minutes after park opening, depending on the situation). The 120 rule is an important one you’ll need to know about in Disney World. This is a big Genie+ rule that many get wrong. Lightning Lane If you book your first Genie+ choice in the morning for later in the day, then you can make a second Genie+ Lightning Lane choice once 120 minutes have passed. But if you book before park opening time, this countdown starts at park opening time. This is the key here! Let’s say you wake up at 7AM and make your first Genie+ selection for Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios and the return time you got isn’t until 12:00PM. You won’t be able to use that first Genie+ selection until your designated 12PM return time, and your return time won’t end until later in the day. Are you stuck waiting until you ride the ride or that time passes before booking another one? NO! With the 120 minute rule, you can book another Genie+ selection sooner than that. Because you made that first Genie+ selection BEFORE the park opens, your 120 minute timer starts when the park OPENS. In this case, you booked the Genie+ selection at 7AM, but Hollywood Studios doesn’t open until 9AM. So you’ll be able to book that next Genie+ selection at…11AM. Still confused? Read more about the 120 minute rule here! Disneyland At Disneyland, the actual process of making a Genie+ selection is fairly similar in the sense that you’ll still go to the tip board, look at the return times, select the rides you want, etc. But there are some BIG differences you need to know about. First, guests cannot make their first Genie+ selections until they are actually INSIDE of a park. That means no 7AM wake up call to make that first Genie+ selection early in the morning. ©Disney And because there’s no 7AM wake-up call you don’t have to worry about that weird instance where the 120 minute clock starts at park opening versus the time you make the selection. Click here to see more differences in Genie+ between Disneyland and Disney World What Rides Are Included? Many attractions around the parks have Lightning Lane access (if it had FastPass+ previously, it probably has Lightning Lane now), but not every single attraction does. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Remember, some rides are NOT available through the standard Genie+ access and instead are only available through pay-per-ride. It’s important to know what rides are included with Genie+ so you can assess your plans and determine if there are some you’ll have to pay extra for through the Pay-Per-Ride service. Click here to see all 45 rides included with Genie+ in Disney World! And click here to see all of the rides included with Genie+ in Disneyland Individual Attraction Selections (Pay-Per-Ride) If you want to use Lightning Lane on some of Disney’s most popular rides and attractions, you’ll have to pay an additional price. Some of the “big” rides will be available as Individual Attraction Selections, otherwise known as the pay-per-ride option. ©Disney While you can still choose to wait in the standby line for these rides, it’ll cost extra to skip the queue for things like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. For these rides, you can purchase Lightning Lane access to two attractions per day, and the price per ride can vary depending on park, ride, and season. (Note: Disney World Resort guests will get early access to choose these rides on the morning of their visit, starting at 7AM EST.) Click here to see our step-by-step guide to Pay-Per-Ride in Disney World! What If I’m Still Confused? Don’t worry! We know that Genie+ can be a bit confusing. We’ve worked on a number of resources to help you better understand the system and navigate it like a pro. Check out some of our links below: Get the answers to all of your burning questions about Disney Genie Click here to understand Disney Genie in 500 words or less Should you get Genie+ around the holidays in Disney World? See our thoughts Watch these 10 DFB TikToks if Genie still confuses you! We’re keeping an eye out for more Disney Genie news — stay tuned for all the latest updates! Have opinions about Genie+ changed? See here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be purchasing Disney Genie+ when you visit next? Let us know in the comments The post A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re anything like us then you probably consider eating and drinking at Disney World an attraction on its own. And, for all us serious park snackers, Disney takes it to the next level by serving up some secret (and not-so-secret) items that can only be found on the so-called “secret menus.” Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Uncovering said secret menus is half the fun, so we’ve put together an ULTIMATE guide to some of the coolest — and downright best — secret menus in the parks, resorts, and at Disney Springs! Spoiler alert: there are A LOT out there! Everyone loves a good secret, especially when it involves hush-hush Strawberry Soup and Scotch Eggs on the DL. So let’s dive right in by uncovering some of the best secret menus in Disney World, and how to find them! Do YOU know where you can order Strawberry Soup in Disney World? Just keep in mind that secret menu items can change frequently so you may not always be able to find these tasty bites and cocktails, but you’ll likely find others if you start asking. Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen Of the many MANY things that we love about the Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant in Magic Kingdom, Skipper Canteen, we gotta say that the periodic secret menu items are top of the list! Skipper Canteen The restaurant is well-known for dropping secret items at random, and you might be surprised by how often you can discover off-menu treats! Seriously, all you gotta do is ask your Skipper server when you’re seated about any off-menu items, and you might luck out! (TBH there have been visits our Skipper has just handed us a printed “secret” menu when we sat down like it was no biggie, so the level of secrecy is questionable!) Pork Satay Skewers In the past, our curiosity has been rewarded with secret Pork Satay Skewers, Kungaloosh beer, and Pao de Queijo (which is a Brazilian cheese bread that’s similar to the ones served at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival), and THREE different cocktails, including what is known as the Cerulean Blue Sangria. Find our review of these Skipper SECRETS here! Trader Sam’s Grogg Grotto Speaking of Jungle Cruise-themed restaurants in Disney World, the Skippers have a few more secret menu items tucked up their sleeve over at Trader Sam’s Grogg Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Trader Sam’s We originally discovered three secret sips at the outdoor location — Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace (though you are usually able to order them inside too). Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace So, what can you order when you’ve ordered the HippopotoMai-Tai so many times that you finally think it’s time to switch things up? Well, our favorite secret cocktail of the bunch is the Grunts Grog which is made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Bitters, and Orgeat Syrup. The Grunts Grog! Prefer something a bit sweeter, well look no further than the Moana-inspired, Heart of Polynesia with Coruba, Bacardi, Blue Curaçao, Cream of Banana, Orange, and Pineapple… The Heart of Polynesia! …or give the refreshing Shipwrecked on D Rock, with Maker’s Mark, Lemon Juice, Mint, and Agave a try! All of these drinks will cost you somewhere between $11 to $15 which is on the lower end of the price range for the tiki bar. The Shipwrecked on D Rock Similar to Skipper Canteen, Trader Sam’s is a place known for whimsy and hidden secrets, making it a spot that you should prioritize asking your server for some off-menu intel! See our FULL Review of the SECRET Menu Items at Trader Sam’s HERE! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Another bar that has a few secret sippers up its sleeve is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Considering this Indiana Jones-themed bar is all about adventure and exotic flavors (and themed holiday decorations), it’s no wonder that they embrace the playful nature of discovering secret menu items! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar And boy do they embrace it, with FOUR secret boozy drinks, including the chili-infused Lucky Lindy with Byejoe Dragon Fire Jameson, hibiscus, lime juice, pineapple, and white cranberry juice… Lucky Lindy …the Bully Mammoth, a boozy mandarin vodka-spiked version of the Teddy Tea with green tea, mint, and tangerine… Bully Mammoth …the Starry Night Mojito, which is your classic mojito made with Starr African Rum… Starry Night Mojito …and the Oxygen Tank, a watermelon and lemonade combo spiked with watermelon vodka (which weirdly tastes EXACTLY like cotton candy?!). Oxygen Tank If all that wasn’t enough, Jock Lindsay’s also has secret FRIES, marinated in malt vinegar and served with garlic ranch! So, while ordering up the GIANT (and shareable) Air Pirate’s Pretzel is a must according to us, there’s clearly a whole lot more to discover at this Disney Springs spot! You can find our reviews of the Lucky Lindy, the Bully Mammoth, the Starry Night Mojito, and the Oxygen Tank here! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ There’s another Disney Springs spot to visit if you’re still thirsty for something secret — Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. We already LOVE this spot for its famous fried chicken and biscuits, but we also have to introduce you to the…grey cocktails? Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ You read that right. Like the Grey Stuff Cupcake, the Gray Nissan cocktail is indeed delicious, despite its weird color! Gray Nissan It’s a secret menu cocktail that is a half-and-half mix of the restaurant’s Blue Hooch and Strawberry Lemonade Moonshine. These two drinks are poured into the same cup, stirred together, and, though it may look murky, it tastes AMAZING! Gray Nissan Here’s how to get it — since it’s not on the menu, you’ll have to ask for a combination of the two drinks. It’s the perfect cocktail for moonshine-lovers who enjoy tart drinks with a bit of sweetness, plus, if you choose to order it in one of Homecomin’s giant sippers (which costs $22), you can bring your cup back for refills (because you’re probably going to want more) for $13! Check out our review of this Secret Menu Sip here! Restaurantosaurus Lounge It helps to have a secret menu insider. Sure, you can always just ask your server or bartender about off-menu items, but it’s especially convenient when you build up familiarity as a regular so that your trusty Cast Member can steer you in the right direction — like our pal Jimmy at Restaurantosaurus Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Restaurantosaurus Here you can find a whole host of cocktails and beers, but it’s also low-key a HOT SPOT for secret menu items! Restaurantosaurus Lounge In the past, he’s tipped us off to cocktails like the Raspberry Fizz (which is made with Bacardi Raspberry, Sprite, and cranberry juice and garnished with a strawberry)… Raspberry Fizz ….the Tealasaurus (which is Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey with blue curaçao, triple sec, lemon juice, and lemonade)… Tealsaurus …and the Cretaceous Cooler (which has Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Midori, and Pineapple Juice). Cretaceous Cooler We’ve also discovered some secret menu items here in the past that have been exclusively available to Disney World Annual Passholders like the Scotch Eggs. Scotch Egg So the next time you’re at Restaurantosaurus Lounge, be sure and ask for any of these drinks by name, or simply ask what else is new that’s not on the menu. Chances are you’ll find something tasty! Find our review of the Tealasuaurus by clicking here! Yak & Yeti Restaurant Like Expedition Everest whose queue is LOADED with fun yeti-themed secrets, the similarly named Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Animal Kingdom follows suit with TONS of unique secret menu items! Yak & Yeti Restaurant The Asian-inspired restaurant routinely stacks its regular offerings with off-the-menu options as well, and you never know what you might find! Noods In the past, we’ve lucked out with Bang Bang Calamari, Lobster Tail Garlic Noodles with Shrimp and Scallops, and Hibachi Steak & Shrimp! Bang Bang Calamari Now, there is a Quick Service restaurant attached to this location, but to order the secret menu items you’ll need to sit down at the full-service Yak & Yeti Restaurant. And, if these secret menu items aren’t available at the time, don’t be afraid to ask your server about what else is off the menu! Grand Floridian Cafe We love the Grand Floridian Cafe for a lot of reasons, but it’s clever — and delicious — secret menu items are what keep us coming back for more! Outdoor seating at the Grand Floridian Cafe Disguised as the “Seasonal Soup,” the Strawberry Soup is a summertime fav (that can usually only be found at the neighboring restaurant, 1900 Park Fare), but we can’t resist our beloved Chicken & Waffles! Chicken & Waffles We had been hacking this dish for a while with Mickey-shaped waffles or a Belgian waffle before the spot closed down temporarily for the COVID-19 global pandemic, but when the restaurant reopened, we noticed that the chicken was no longer on the menu — cue the inner screaming! Luckily, a merciful Cast Member saw our panic and clued us into a golden secret — we could still order it if we specifically ask for them. Although the crispy chicken is different than in the past, we were still delighted by the combo, Sriracha-honey Drizzle and all! Chicken & Waffles at Grand Floridian Cafe Keep in mind that this won’t ALWAYS be guaranteed to be available, but like all secret menu discoveries, it never hurts to ask! See our FULL review of the secret chicken & waffles here! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Another fun and hidden way to discover menu secrets is through Mobile Order in Disney World. Mobile Order While it’s not too common, we’ve discovered some specialty items over the years that AREN’T available on the main menu just by simply scrolling through Mobile Order options in the parks and resorts. For instance, back in 2018, we noticed that Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom had an entire section dedicated to Secret Menu items through Mobile Order, including the tasty (but expensive) Pork Belly Burger, topped with smoked gouda, sriracha aïoli, and pork rinds! Pork Belly Burger We’ve found similar Mobile Order secrets at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs too, but it has become a little less common to find hidden gems on the menu now that Mobile Order has become so popular. Dole Whip Disney World’s Dole Whip is perhaps the most iconic secret menu snack! Sure, you can always get the classic Pineapple Dole Whip from Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom, but always be on the lookout for other flavorful options elsewhere! Dole Whip Like when Disney casually announced a new “secret” Minnie Dole Whip Watermelon Cup at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs in the summer of 2021… . Watermelon Dole Whip was something we’d been DYING to try, and Disney delivered with a treat that was as adorable as it was tasty, made with strawberry white chocolate crunch pearls, pineapple mousse, that pink watermelon Dole Whip, and chocolate Minnie ears! Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Cup Even though this particular flavor might not be around currently, you never know what Dole Whip treasures you can find in the parks, at the resorts, and at Disney Springs. So, if you’re big fans of the refreshing creamy treat like us, be sure to ask around before you go straight for the classic Dole Whip! Check Out 10 Dole Whip Flavor Combos You Need to Try in Disney World HERE! So, whether you’re craving something sweet, something savory, or something boozy, secrets just make everything taste better — right?! Get out and explore off-menu in Disney World and you might be pleasantly surprised by what you find! And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney snack hacks, secrets, and updates! So, Does Oga’s Cantina in Disney World Actually Have a Secret Menu? Learn More HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you discovered any secret menu items in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Ultimate Guide to SECRET Menus in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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From a “luxe” 50th Anniversary capsule collection to an attraction-inspired merchandise collection, Disney is always thinking up new ideas! While some merchandise collections are more popular than others, there’s always something new to look forward to in Disney World! How’s it hangin’? Today, we found a new addition to the (over the top) Stitch Crashes Disney collection! This time, Stitch crashed Mulan! What could Stitch X Mulan look like? Let’s find out! The Stitch Crashes Disney collection features monthly releases in Disney World, and each collection features Stitch invading a different Disney movie! This month, we got a NEW MagicBand/pin duo inspired by Mulan — oh and it’s the FINAL addition to the collection! A look at some items from the collection Here’s a closer look at the new pin! Even sweet little Cri-Kee the cricket decided to make an appearance on this pin. New pin alert! You can buy the new pin for $29.99 — we found this one at Star Traders in Tomorrowland! Speaking of new finds, there’s also a new MagicBand! This is so colorful! The Stitch Crashes Mulan MagicBand is available for $39.99. It’s VERY colorful and detailed; there’s so much to look at on this MagicBand! We love all the ‘Mulan’ details! You can find both of these new items over at Star Traders (which recently got a little facelift!). We’re still on the lookout for the Stitch Crashes Mulan Plush, so stay tuned for an update! SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s FIRST Mickey Mouse: Main Attraction Collection Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these new items? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Just Debuted the LAST Stitch Crashes Disney Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Lunar New Year Festival has begun at Disney California Adventure, and we’re here to check out all the exciting entertainment, merchandise, and — of course — EATS. Lunar New Year Arts & Crafts This event has several booths where you can get themed snacks inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisine. Let’s head to one cart that’s serving up a variety of Lunar New Year treats. We’re visiting the Grand Californian Hotel Holiday Cart, which is located at — you guessed it — Disney’s Grand Californian Resort. This cart has a few crowd-pleasing treats for the festival, and we’re going to take a look at what it offers. Menu You’ll find many delicious treats at the GCH Holiday Cart, including a Whoopie Pie, pretzel sticks, and cookies. The Menu Let’s take a look at the snacks! Eats When we visited, the cart didn’t have the Tiger cookies yet, but we did see some other delicious sweets. The Lantern Whoopie Pie is a whoopie pie filled with vanilla buttercream and dipped in pearl sprinkles. You can try one for $9. It’s also got a pretty gold lantern printed on it. Lantern Whoopie Pie We’re switching over to a saltier snack now with the Assorted Pretzel Sticks, which are tiger-striped chocolate pretzel sticks. Wondering what’s with the tiger stripes? This year is the year of the tiger! (That’s also why you’ll see Tigger around at this year’s festival.) The pretzel sticks are $12 each. Assorted Pretzel Sticks We’re not about to stop there, though. We’re switching themes because there are some yummy-looking Valentine’s Day treats here, too. Check out the Heart-Shaped Linzer Cookie — it’s a Linzer cookie with a Valentine’s Day theme. You can grab this for $9. Valentine’s Day Linzer Cookie And in keeping with the Valentine’s Day theme, you can also pick up a Mickey-Shaped Valentine Cookie. And look at that smile on Mickey! This cookie is $9. Mickey-shaped Valentine Cookie The Mickey-shaped Tiger cookies listed on the menu were not available on the first day of the festival, but we’ll be on the lookout for them to pop-up! Keep following DFB for more updates on the Lunar New Year Festival in Disney California Adventure! Click Here to See ALL the Menus for Food Booths at the Lunar New Year Festival 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 Which of the treats at this cart would you try first? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Have A Sweet Tooth, Head To This Limited-Time Snack Cart at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World officially celebrated its 50th Anniversary back on October 1st, 2021, but the party isn’t over yet! Since October, we’ve continued to see new 50th Anniversary merchandise, snacks, and decorations pop up across the parks and resorts. It’s never too late for a little extra magic, after all! Celebrating 50 AMAZING years! Here at DFB, we get just as excited over the little things as we do the bigger things, like the recent return of character meet and greets in EPCOT or the start of a festival! Come with us as we celebrate the little things in Disney World, like a new decoration found in Tomorrowland! The Star Traders gift shop just got a little facelift! Take a look at the new 50th Anniversary EAR-idescent overlay added to the doors! You can see the a-DOOR-able 50th Anniversary logo, Mickey, and the signature slogan of the event: “The world’s most magical celebration” displayed across the entrance to Star Traders. Isn’t it pretty? How cute! Unfortunately, the other set of doors hasn’t received the royal treatment (yet?), but we’ll be on the lookout for any changes! Still nothing over here, though! It’s fun to see new decorations in Disney World no matter how big or small they may be. Be sure to stay tuned as we continue to look out for more Dinsey news and park updates! You never know what we might find! Disney World Will NOT Make These 50th Anniversary Snacks…But You Sure Can Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post We Did NOT Expect to Find 50th Anniversary Decorations HERE in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends from the West Coast. A fun way to participate in Lunar New Year! We’ve been at Disneyland recently enjoying all the entertainment, food, characters, and more at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure. But we’ve also been visiting other parts of the resort checking for updates to make sure we get you info. on all the new stuff. So let’s get on with some updates, shall we? Disneyland Food Updates Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Okay, so this one is for you chocolate lovers — you will WANT to get the returning Chocolate Mousse Brownie from Jolly Holiday. And don’t let the appearance fool you — yes, it looks like a cupcake, but it really IS a brownie. This chocolate chip brownie is made with dark chocolate ganache and topped with white chocolate mousse, crunchy chocolate pearls, and a Mary Poppins penguin chocolate piece. Chocolate Mousse Brownie This decadently CHOCOLATEY dessert is $5.49. Read Our Full Chocolate Mousse Brownie Review Here Hungry Bear Restaurant Hungry Bear Restaurant has taken the Red Velvet Funnel Cake and elevated it. Here, it’s served with Cream Cheese Icing, Strawberry Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Sprinkles. Can we say that the addition of strawberry ice cream just takes it up a notch? DELISH This Valentine’s Day treat is available now for $8.99. Read Our Full Strawberry Funnel Cake Review Here Rancho Del Zocalo What happens when cold brew marries a horchata? It becomes a delicious Horchata Cold Brew, which is a drink that is QUITE LITERALLY a marriage made in heaven. It’s iced horchata and cold brew topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. Should we say more? A great way to start the day or add some pep to the afternoon We do have a tip, though — to get all the flavors to come through, mix it up before taking a sip. It tastes like a sweet cinnamon iced coffee. Grab it now for $5.99. Read Our Full Horchata Cold Brew Review Here Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium How about we get started with some new tees we found like this Pink Mickey Mouse T-Shirt… Always a classic! …an adorable Winnie The Pooh Tee… It IS our favorite day! …and a Hercules “The Muscle” T-Shirt. These t-shirts are $24.99 each. It’s Herc! If your kid still needs some fun school supplies, we found some Pencil Pouches that come with some supplies inside them. There’s a Glittery Stitch Pencil Pouch for $14.99… Glittery Stitch …a Spider-Man Pencil Pouch for $24.99… Spidey …and a variety of Princesses Pencil Pouches for $14.99 each. Choose your favorite! ALL the Princesses! We also found a very cool black Disneyland Tumbler with Sleeping Beauty Castle on it for $29.99. Cool Tumblers! And if you need a new keychain, these are fun! There’s one for each letter of the alphabet. There’s “W” for Woody… W …“R” for Rapunzel… R …“J” for Jiminy Cricket and more! J All 26 letters of the alphabet are available! Spicy Pork Sliders and Specialty Drinks? Disneyland Knows the Way to Our Heart! Read Our Review! Disney Clothiers How about a classic Gray Mickey Mouse Hoodie for $59.99. Classic Mickey There are Matching Sweats, too, for $49.99. Matching sweatpants These Disneyland Leggings would be perfect for workouts. They’re $39.99. Leggings There’s also a Cropped Disneyland Hoodie. Disneyland Hoodie The hoodie is $44.99. See Photos of All of the 2022 Lunar New Year Festival Merchandise from Disneyland Resort 20th Century Music Co. Okay, so hang on because we saw a LOT of new pins at 20th Century Music Co. including several Stitch pins, including this one that says “No Off Switch…” Stitch …this one that says “I’m Trying To Keep It Together…” Stitch again …and this one with Stitch on a Surboard! Surfing Stitch Other new pins include a Recess Pin… Recess …a Dory Pin… It’s Dory! …a Camp Rock Pin… Camp Rock …a blingy Sleeping Beauty Castle Pin… The Castle! …a hilarious Meeko and Percy Pin… Meeko and Percy …a Mad Hatter Hat Pin… Mad Hatter! …and a Thumper Pin. Flower So if you’re looking to collect some new pins, you know where to go! Don’t Be Deceived by Disneyland’s Gorgeous Drink — Find Out Why Here! Little Green Men Store Command But we found another NEW pin at the Little Green Men Store Command — and it’s Mr. Toad on a Windows of Main Street U.S.A. Pin. Mr. Toad going on his wild ride This pin is $15.99. Things Were Hot and Cold at this Disneyland Spot (In a Good Way!) Read Our Review! Disney California Adventure Entertainment Updates Raya As part of the Lunar New Year Celebration, Raya has finally appeared in a Disney park! Raya!! We were SO excited to see this very rare character, and hope she sticks around after the festival! See more of Raya in Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Big Top Toys There’s a new Mickey Mouse Train Set for Kids available! Cute train set! This train set is $44.99. A Mickey Hot Dog Bun and Vodka Creamsicle?! This Disneyland Spot Has Both! Find Out Where! Five and Dime We are totally digging this VERY groovy Minnie Mouse Tie-Dye Disneyland Shirt. FUN shirt! You can grab this fun shirt for $39.99. Disney Just Combined 2 of Our Favorite Desserts and We’re in Love — Read Our Review Elysian Arcade Um… excuse us because we HAVE to have this Mickey Food Pin Set. There’s even a Mickey Taco, y’all! Best pins ever? This set is available for $24.99. It’s so cute! Disney. Peanut Butter. Chocolate. Churro. Need We Say More? Elias & Co. Check out this Tie-Dye Retro Disneyland Sweatshirt for $44.99. Tie Dye is IN! Star Wars fans are going to want to head to Elias & Co. for some new gear. There’s a new white Star Wars Sweatshirt for $49.99… Star Wars! …a Rebel Alliance Tee for $36.99… Rebel Alliance …a Star Wars Hoodie for $39.99… Hoodie …and a High Low Star Wars Long-Sleeved Shirt. ALL Star Wars This shirt is $39.99. ESPN Is Headed to Disneyland Resort For Super Bowl Week — Learn More Here! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Monsters, Inc. fans might want to get these couples shirts that say “Googly Bear” and “Schmoopsie Poo.” The shirts are $24.99 each. Couples shirts There are also some nice Disneyland Water Bottles available for $22.99. Disneyland Water Bottles Those fun Alphabet Keychains are here, too. This is “A” for “Ariel.” Ariel! Check out this cool Pin that has Ursula in her witch form and her Vanessa form! Who doesn’t love a villain? The pin is $19.99. PHOTOS: See All of the 2022 Lunar New Year Festival Merchandise from Disneyland Resort Dress Shop So we found the Walt Disney World Railroad Dress at Disneyland! Isn’t this dress on the wrong coast? And yes, IT HAS POCKETS! This dress is $128. A Disney Cast Member Made Some AMAZING Artwork for Lunar New Year! Check It Out Here! Star Wars Trading Post There is a ton of new Star Wars merchandise available now! There’s a new Button-Up Shirt for $59.99… Very spacey …a fun Tie-Dye C-3PO Tee for $36.99… I can’t even …a Hoodie for $64.99… Hoodie …fun Leggings for $39.99… Leggings …Cozy Sweatpants for $44.99… Sweatpants …and a Sweatshirt for $64.99. Sweatshirt We also picked up some FREE Collectible Boba Fett Postcards that they were giving out to Magic Key Holders. FREE Cards! If you’re a Magic Key Holder, be sure to drop by to grab yours! Get a First Look at Disneyland’s Magic Key Holder Exclusive Celebration Month Offerings Grand Californian Merchandise Updates Acorn Gifts & Goods Ring in 2022 in comfort with some fun 2022 Disneyland Sweatpants. COMFY 2022 You can grab these sweats for $49.99. CLOSING DATES Announced For 3 Downtown Disney Locations — Find Out What They Are! Those are all the updates we have for now, but we’ll be back soon with even more, so stay tuned! Check Out All The Food Offerings For the Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Disneyland recently? Let us know in the comments! 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Hello from Disney World! Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort We spend every day at Disney World, and that doesn’t just include running around all over the parks — we also visit the resorts to see what’s changed since the last time we were there. So now we’re back with more hotel updates! All-Star Movies Food Updates Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar We have four words for you: DOLE Whip Pineapple Smoothie. And yes, we found one at All-Star Movies! These aren’t new but we thought you might need a reminder! It’s made a little differently than a standard DOLE Whip — instead of being frozen in a soft-serve machine, there’s a different machine being used that gives it more of a smoothie texture. But as far as taste goes — it’s 100% a DOLE Whip, which means it’s 100% delicious. Yum! We can’t turn down a Dole Whip in any form And if you’d like to try it for yourself, we highly recommend it for $5.99. Read Our Full Review of the Dole Whip Smoothie Here! Polynesian Food Updates Barefoot Pool Bar We made our own drink at the Barefoot Pool Bar because why not? We basically combined the Lime DOLE Whip Margarita with the Watermelon DOLE Whip Martini and made a Watermelon Margarita. And yes, it was wonderful — very refreshing with a little more sweetness than a regular margarita. We’re GENIUSES! We paid $15 for this margarita, and yes, we’d do it again! Check Out These Delicious Coffee Drinks We Recently Had! Polynesian Merchandise Updates BouTiki There are some special boxes of the Honolulu Cookies available at BouTiki right now, including this heart-shaped box that says “Aloha Always” for $13. Valentine’s Day cookies There’s a bigger box available that says “Be My Aloha,” too. We LOVE these cookies! The bigger box is $24. Disney Springs Is Already Full of Valentine’s Day Treats — Learn More Here! Coronado Springs Merchandise Updates Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries We found the Valentine’s Day Mickey and Minnie Teacup Pandora Charm. Mickey and Minnie riding the Teacups together! This charm is $75. Need a Unique Disney-Themed Valentine’s Day Gift? We’ve Got You Covered! Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP! We found a Youth Pizza Planet Tee for $19.99. Cute Kids’ Shirt! You can also now get a Pop Century Water Bottle for $26.99. It’s SO colorful! There’s also a fun Pop Century Resort Hoodie! It’s sweatshirt season! The hoodie is $54.99. Check Out These Minnie Ears That You Can ONLY Get Here! Caribbean Beach Merchandise Updates Calypso If you need skincare on the go, you can pick up an H20 Skincare Travel Essentials Kit that includes one Hydration Oasis Creamy Foaming Cleanser and one Hydration Oasis Refreshing Gel Moisturizer — and it comes in a nice gift bag. Great Valentine’s Day Gift! This kit is $39.99. Here’s The Ultimate Gift Guide for Disney-loving Childless Millennials! Riviera Merchandise Updates La Boutique There are some brand new Loungefly Riviera Bags available now, including a Tote for $80… Tote …a Wallet for $70… Wallet …and a Purse for $75 Purse Check out this Riviera Cosmetics Case that looks like an old piece of vintage luggage — it’s $79.99. It looks like a suitcase! We spotted a new Riviera Baseball Cap for $29.99. Sharp looking hat The DVC Spirit Jersey we previously spotted online is now available here. DVC Spirit Jersey The spirit jersey is $79.99. Learn More About The Disney Vacation Club! Fort Wilderness Merchandise Updates Meadow Trading Here’s something fun for the whole family. It’s a Chip ‘n’ Dale Checkers Set (the board is a tablecloth). Anyone up for a game of checkers? There’s a new fun Fort Wilderness Patch and Magnet Set for $19.99. Rep Fort Wilderness! You can also now get the 50th Anniversary Annual Passholder Pin here. It’s so pretty! We’re still excited about the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Ornament. Please, Disney, bring this dinner show back soon? We miss you, friends! In the meantime, at least we can grab this ornament for $29.99. See More Photos of This Ornament Wilderness Lodge Merchandise Updates Mercantile We spotted a ton of new home decor here. There is a Napkin Holder Set for $9.99… Pretty napkins …a Mickey Dish Towel for $12.99… Mickey dish towels …a Blue and White Mickey Pillow for $34.99… Pretty throw pillow …and a Mickey Pillow with fuzzy Mickeys on it for $34.99. Check out these fuzzy Mickeys! There’s a new Toy Story Alien Tee here, too! Believe in yourself! The t-shirt is $24.99. Tour the Rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! That’s all we have for updates this time around, but we’ll be back at the hotels soon, so stay tuned! 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 Disney World hotel? 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If you’ve ever been on the classic EPCOT attraction in the Mexico pavilion (A.K.A. the Gran Fiesta Tour), you know that Donald Duck is kind of a big deal. There was a period of time when he was missing from the attraction (and replaced with a PLANT!), but thankfully, he returned safe and sound. Speaking of returning, we’ve been saying hello to all sorts of Disney characters today, including Joy and Vanellope von Schweetz! Gran Fiesta Tour Now, we’re happy to report that another character is back in EPCOT! We can FINALLY answer the age-old question, “¿Dónde está Donald?” Donald Duck is back in EPCOT! You can meet him over in the Mexico Pavilion — and make sure to tell him he’s #1! Look who’s BACK! Donald meets throughout the day in EPCOT, but make sure to consult the My Disney Experience app to see what times he will make an appearance! Kisses from Donald! Keep in mind that all Disney characters are still visiting with a modified meet and greet experience. That means no autographs and no hugs (for now!). It’s still LOTS of fun to take socially distanced photos and chat with Donald, though! Donald is happy to meet friends of ALL ages! We’re so happy to see so many entertainment offerings return to Disney World! Be sure to stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest Disney news and updates from around the parks! TWO Beloved Character Meet and Greets Finally RETURN to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever met Donald in Mexico? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Fan-Favorite Disney Character is BACK in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lamplight Lounge is a Disney California Adventure restaurant themed after the artistry of Pixar. It features a TON of delicious eats, including plenty of great seasonal treats! Whether it’s spicy ghost pepper nachos or delicious brunch, this Pixar Pier spot has consistently blown us away. Lamplight Lounge Right now, as part of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure, Lamplight Lounge has some special new dishes! Let’s check them out! Menu This year, Lamplight Lounge is offering three seasonal offerings for Lunar New Year. These include two food items, the Kung Pao Bao and the Oolong Donut (which is actually multiple donuts), and one drink, the Lunar Cocktail! These offerings should be around for the whole celebration, which runs from January 21st to February 13th. ©Disney Enough talking about the food, let’s eat! Food First up is the Kung Pao Bao, which is available for $21 and features Kung Pao-glazed Crispy Pork Belly, Chili Peanuts, Steamed Bao Bun, Red Pepper, and Green Onion Slaw. Boy howdy is this one spicy! The Kung Pao flavor was overpowering but delicious, this definitely had a lot of heat. The peppers and green onion didn’t do much to cut the spice, so if you don’t love hot food, this one isn’t for you. Kung Pao Bao However, the Bao itself was a delicious, steamy bun with just the right amount of chewiness! Overall, we really enjoyed this bun, even with all the serious spice. Overall, these donuts were a fun, unique take on the dish with plenty of great flavor and just the right amount of sweetness! Drinks Finally, we got the Lunar Cocktail, which is $15 and is made with Baiju Chinese Liquor, Smoked Orange Syrup, Orange Bitters, and Lemon Juice with an Orange Peel garnish! Our waiter told us the Baiju would taste similar to Gin, but we actually got a bit of a Mezcal vibe from it. The orange syrup definitely had a strong with lots of citrusy, smokey flavor throughout the drink. Plus, this one isn’t too boozy, so this is good if you like something on the lighter side. The Lunar Cocktail! Overall, we thought this drink had a very strong smokey flavor, so if you’re a fan of drinks with a strong smokey or orange taste, this is for you. Overall As usual, we enjoyed everything we tried at Lamplight Lounge for Lunar New Year! The bao, even though it was pretty spicy, had a great flavor and we could see ourselves grabbing it again. The donuts were light, balanced, and a delicious way to finish off the meal. The Lunar Cocktail had a great smokey, citrusy flavor and not too much booziness, which we really enjoyed. We’d recommend checking out these new eats at Lamplight Lounge, especially if you’ve enjoyed all the other Lunar New Year eats! REVIEW: Things Were Hot and Cold at this Disneyland Spot (In a Good Way!) 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 Which of these Lunar New Year offerings would you try? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Spicy Bao and Donuts -- What More Could You Want From This Popular Disneyland Spot? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re full of SWEET, SWEET, JOY today! Did our little hint clue you in? Recently, Disney has been bringing back some of their long-missed entertainment offerings, including the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and the Citizens of Hollywood (for one day) — and there’s MORE entertainment returning soon! Welcome BACK! Today, though, we’re in EPCOT to celebrate the return of two spunky, hilarious Disney characters that we’ve missed dearly. Come with us as we say hello! Over in the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT, Vanellope von Schweetz is BACK! Look who’s back! We said hello and took a (socially distanced) selfie with the queen of racing! It was so nice to see her back in Disney World! Vanellope is out and saying hello to guests over by Journey into Imagination with Figment at the moment; check the My Disney Experience app to see when she will be out! Forget sugar rush, we’re on an adrenaline rush! She’s not the only character to return to EPCOT, though! Joy is also back in the Imagination Pavilion! What a JOY! Joy was happy to be back! She made sure to point out a few things, like this Imagination Land castle! Meet and greet AND show and tell! Next time you’re in EPCOT, say hello to the characters! It’s always such a joy (we had to!) to talk to our friends. Be sure to stick around — there are MORE characters to see while the day is young! ALL the Entertainment Set To Return To Disney World This Year Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who is your favorite character to meet in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post TWO Beloved Character Meet and Greets Finally RETURN to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a new year and there’s a lot to celebrate! The Lunar New Year Celebration has officially started in Disneyland, and we got to see some RARE characters, eat some DELICIOUS treats, and check out some FESTIVE merchandise! Lunar New Year Festival Sound like fun? There’s plenty of time to celebrate! The event runs from January 21st through February 13th. But before you go, take a look at our official 2022 BEST of the Fest picks so you know exactly what to eat and drink! It’s been a WHILE since we’ve been able to celebrate Lunar New Year in Disneyland but BOY are we glad to be back! There are so many new food options, not to mention a special character appearance! Raya!! This year, there are over a dozen places to grab a snack or sip a festival-exclusive drink! With so many options, you might want a little advice on what to eat. Luckily, we tried ALL the new foods and drinks in Disney California Adventure, and we’re sharing our favorite treats! Check out this year’s Lunar New Year Festival booths and menus HERE! 2022 Lunar New Year BEST OF THE FEST Lychee Celebration from Prosperity Bao and Buns The Lychee Celebration is made with Gin, prosecco, lychee purée, lychee syrup, grapefruit juice, and yuja. We LOVED this drink! Seriously, we thought it was so good — it’s a perfect light, sweet drink for a sunny California day! It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Hot tip: make sure to stir your drink around so all those delicious flavors can really work together. The Lychee Celebration is available for $14. Honorable Mention: Prosperous Tiger from Prosperity Bao and Buns Prosperity Bao and Buns had not one, but TWO amazing drinks this year! The Prosperous Tiger, which is Vodka, cream of coconut, bitters, triple sec, mandarin purée, and vanilla bean paste, is available for $15. There were some GREAT drinks this year! In our review, we mention that it tastes like a vodka creamsicle — who wouldn’t want to drink that?! Returning Best: Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun from Prosperity Bao and Buns No surprise here; this snack has made our best of the fest list before! The Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun is a Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with pieces of hot dog and topped with sesame seeds and scallions for $7. An old favorite! This is such a fun and unique take on your typical theme park hot dog! If you’re looking for a photogenic (and tasty) snack, give this a try! Click HERE to read a full review of the Prosperity Bao and Buns food booth! Returning Best: Beef Bulgogi Short Rib on Rice with Green Onion Salad from Lucky Lantern We love consistency, and we love the returning favorite Beef Bulgogi Short Rib on Rice with Green Onion Salad for $8.25. When you marinate beef in bulgogi sauce, you can expect a pretty tasty outcome, and Disney did NOT disappoint this year! Another favorite! We highly recommend this returning favorite if you like rice, beef, and onions (an iconic trio!). Returning Best: Shrimp Fried Rice from Lucky Lantern We’ve got another old favorite at the Lucky Lantern food booth! The Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic Bacon Edamamehas fresh veggies, bacon, and savory fried rice — what more could you ask for?! Oh, yes! This year, the Shrimp Fried Rice is available for $8. Click here to check out a full review of the Lucky Lantern food booth! Salted Pistachio Cold Brew from Longevity Noodle Co. This may sound a little outside the box, but we LOVED the Salted Pistachio Cold Brew this year! It features Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. French Bistro Blend Coffee, Orange Blossom Honey Syrup, Oat Milk, and Salted Pistachio Foam. Salted Pistachio Cold Brew Looking for a little caffeine with a unique flavor? This cold brew was nice because it wasn’t too sweet, and we liked the pistachio flavor that mixed with a slight mocha taste. Overall, it just worked! You can try it for $6.50. Click here to see our full review of the Longevity Noodle Co. food booth! Gochujang Wings from the Paradise Gardens Special Events Cart We tend to love the Lunar New Year wings at Disney California Adventure, and the Gochujang Wings are no exception! These chicken wings are covered in a spicy Gochujang sauce and priced at $8. GO try the Gochujang Wings! These were the best kind of wings — the meat fell right off of the bone and the sauce was so good! Keep in mind that this snack is a little spicy, but it’s not too bad! Click here to read a full review of the Paradise Gardens Special Events Cart! Honorable Mention: Baked Char Siu Bao from the Cappuccino Cart Who would have thought that a cappuccino cart would sell such good food?! The Baked Char Siu Bao is a Chinese BBQ pork-filled baked bun that is warm, sweet, and portable! We LOVE bao! You can grab one for $6.50. Click HERE for a full review of the Cappuccino Cart! Ta-daaa! We hope you like our Best of the Fest list for Lunar New Year 2022! Be sure to stay tuned as we discuss all the latest Disney news! See ALL the Lunar New Year Menus HERE 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 What’s on your must-eat list at the Lunar New Year Celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post BEST OF THE FEST: What You NEED To Get at Disney’s 2022 Lunar New Year Celebration! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there any fashionista more iconic than Minnie Mouse (spoiler alert — the answer is “no!”)? We love Minnie! We love everything about Minnie Mouse, from her bow to the Minnie ears we have WAY too many of (#sorrynotsorry). We’re also now seriously jealous of Tokyo Disneyland Resort because it’s having an entire celebration devoted to Minnie — and it sounds like SO MUCH FUN! Disney announced a Totally Minnie Mouse event that will take place at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea featuring entertainment, merchandise, and — yes, that thing we get excited about — FOOD. And the event starts NOW and runs through March 30th (is it too late to book a flight to Tokyo? Asking for a friend…). ©Disney There will be Minnie Mouse-themed entertainment, including the “Minnie & Friends Greeting Parade: Totally Minnie Mouse” at Tokyo Disneyland and the “Minnie & Friends Harbor Greeting: Totally Minnie Mouse” at Tokyo DisneySea. Guests will be able to see some of Minnie’s old costumes, as well as listen to music from past park shows. There will also be a TON of new Minnie Mouse merchandise. ©Disney More importantly, though, there will be Minnie Mouse-themed food like a dessert and drink set that includes a Strawberry Mont Blanc, a Strawberry-Custard Tartlet and Verinne Topped with a Macaron, and a Strawberry Soda Float that comes complete with a Minnie bow! Seriously, will you LOOK AT THIS? ©Disney But there’s more! Six restaurants at Tokyo DisneySea (which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary) will also have “Seasonal Taste Selections” featuring menu items inspired by Minnie. ©Disney For those of us who can’t make it to Tokyo, though, we can follow along with the celebration with the @tokyodisneyresort_official Instagram account (excuse us while we drool all over the food photos…). But for those guests lucky enough to get to celebrate Minnie in the best way possible, have fun — we’re jealous! And we’ll let you know about other happenings in Disney Parks around the world, so stay tuned. DATE Announced for the Opening of the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort! Find Out When! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Tokyo Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post BRB. Booking a Trip To Tokyo Disneyland To Celebrate All Things Minnie Mouse first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Walt Disney World! EPCOT Since the holidays are over, we thought that the crowds in Disney World were slowing down, but did that hold up this week with the holiday weekend and the opening of a festival at EPCOT? We like to keep up with how lines are looking in order to gauge how busy it is, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 88 minutes! Let’s roll! After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 70 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 64 minutes, Space Mountain at 53 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 51 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 43 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 40 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 36 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 34 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 32 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 27 minutes, and “it’s a small world” at 26 minutes. Time to fly away Then, we saw Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 24 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 23 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 22 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 19 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 18 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 15 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 14 minutes. Under the Sea! And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 5 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 5 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 4 minutes, and Tom Sawyer Island at 2 minutes. Rides with no waits were Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, we had a brand new ride take the top spot for the first time! The ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 85 minutes, as it just switched from a virtual queue to a standby line. Remy’s! Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 64 minutes, Test Track at 52 minutes, Soarin’ at 32 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 15 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 11 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 11 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 11 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, Living with the Land at 9 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 7 minutes. Frozen Ever After The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 145 minutes. Cue Imperial March After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 79 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 62 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 58 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 57 minutes, Tower of Terror at 55 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 52 minutes. Woohoo! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 34 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 19 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 17 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 85 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 55 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 43 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 26 minutes. Na’vi River Journey Following behind was TriceraTop Spin at 12 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 5 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. TriceraTop Spin That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! 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