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The D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is just a few months away! ©D23 The Expo will take place in September in Anaheim, California. We’ve already shared a look at some of the new merchandise that will be available there, pricing for tickets, details about the returning costume contest fans will get to participate in, and more! If you’re counting down the days to the start of this exciting expo, we’ve got good news. Select fans can start buying their tickets NOW! While general tickets will go on sale to all D23 members (remember: you’ve got to be a D23 member to buy a ticket to the Expo this year) on January 20th, select fans can buy their tickets today (January 19th). Today, January 19th, D23 is holding a special 24-hour pre-sale for Visa cardholders (Visa is one of the sponsors of the Expo this year). ©D23 During this pre-sale, D23 members who are also Visa cardholders can visit the D23 Expo website to buy their tickets before everyone else! Note that only D23 Gold Member tickets and D23 General Member tickets will be available during this pre-sale. The exclusive (and expensive) Hall D23 Preferred Seating option will NOT be available during the Visa pre-sale. ©D23 Once on the website, you’ll click the “buy tickets” link, which will take you to a designated waiting room area. When we first entered the waiting room it indicated that there were over 10,000(!!!!!) users ahead of us. WOW. That was when we first entered the site at around 12:08PM CT. ©D23 Just a few minutes later, our icon had moved along and slightly less people were ahead of us. ©D23 By 12:23PM CT, only about 2,000 guests were ahead of us in line. Note that once it is your turn, the site notes that you’ll have 10 minutes to enter the website. ©D23 After a few more minutes, we were in! The website showed the different ticket prices available, and select add-ons you could reserve like a fan bundle with merchandise items, a lanyard, pin, and more. ©D23 It then prompted D23 members to sign in to view eligible tickets. After signing in we were able to see that the adult 3-day tickets and the adult Saturday tickets were already SOLD OUT as part of the Visa pre-sale. Other tickets were still available. ©D23 The website then shows a number of rules and regulations. ©D23 The 24-hour Visa pre-sale will end on January 20th, 2022 at 10AM PT. On January 20th at 12AM PT tickets will then go on sale to all guests. ©D23 Note that special terms and conditions apply for the pre-sale. Only a limited number of tickets are available, and the tickets for the Expo that are bought during the pre-sale must be purchased with a Visa card. You can see more of the details below! ©D23 Remember you do need to be a D23 member (either general/free or gold) to purchase tickets for the Expo. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates! Click here to see 10 BIG reveals about Disney’s D23 Expo! 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 heading to the D23 Expo? Tell us in the comments! The post D23 Expo Tickets Are Now on Sale for Select Guests and SELLING OUT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have some exciting news for our Disneyland friends! Disney’s California Adventure and Disneyland parks are full of unique attractions, restaurants, and even characters. But did you know that they also have different FESTIVALS than the ones over in Disney World? Starting back in November, Disney’s California Adventure park kicked off its annual Festival of the Holidays celebration, which is different than the EPCOT festival you may be familiar with. But after the Festival of the Holidays is over, a NEW festival comes along to ring in the new year! There is SO much to do in Disney’s California Adventure! Recently, we found out that the Lunar New Year Festival in Disney’s California Adventure will start on January 21st and run through February 13th, 2022. As we get closer to the start of the event, we can take a look at the NEW menus that we just revealed for this year’s festivities! The Lunar New Year Festival at California Adventure celebrates Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. Guests can enjoy special entertainment, food, characters, and more during this event! Happy Lunar New Year! 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, so keep your eyes out for a special guest bouncing around throughout the day! (hint: It’s TIGGER!) Speaking of characters, we also found out that Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon will visit and help celebrate the new year! Lunar New Year 2020 As you can see, there is a LOT to look forward to at Disney’s Lunar New Year Festival. Now that we know what to expect, let’s take a look at the NEW menus for 2022! Longevity Noodle Co. In the past, we’ve LOVED the Chicken Meatballs and Lo Mein Noodles from Longevity Noodle Co., so we’re excited to see what they have to offer this year! Food Items: Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in a zesty garlic butter with Parmesan cheese Spicy Pork Dandan Noodles: Pan-fried noodles with ground pork and a spicy tri-chile blend sauce Beverages: Salted Pistachio Cold Brew featuring Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. French Bistro Blend Coffee Pale Ale with mandarin and bergamot zest Novelty: Lotus Flower Glow Cube Lucky 8 Lantern Lucky 8 Lantern is serving some interesting foods and drinks this year! In the past, this location served lots of rice-inspired dishes, including Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice, which has returned to the menu. Food Items: Shrimp Fried Rice with garlic bacon edamame Beef Bulgogi Short Rib on rice with green onion salad Beverages: Peach Yuja-Ade: Peach syrup, yuja, dragonfruit, lemon, and butterfly pea flower tea Soju Peach Yuja-Ade: Soju, peach syrup, yuja, dragonfruit, lemon, and butterfly pea flower tea Lager Novelty: Lotus Flower Glow Cube Prosperity Bao & Buns Prosperity Bao & Buns served a memorable Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun in 2020. And this year, it’s BACK! Take a look at the menu: Food Items: Char Siu BBQ Pork Bao: Pickled red onions and jalapeño Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped buns stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions Beverages: Prosperous Tiger: Vodka, cream of coconut, bitters, triple sec, mandarin purée, and vanilla bean paste Lychee Celebration: Gin, prosecco, lychee purée, lychee syrup, grapefruit juice, and yuja Bamboo Lager Novelty: Lotus Flower Glow Cube Red Dragon Spice Traders Red Dragon Spice Traders has some fun items this year, too, like a Mickey’s Purple Sweet Potato Macaron and a Jasmine Tea Lager. Food Items: Spicy Three-Cup Chicken served on a bed of jasmine rice Impossible Lion’s Head Meatballs: Mini plant-based pork meatballs served with cabbage and Shaoxing wine reduction Mickey Purple Sweet Potato Macaron: Red macaron filled with purple sweet potato buttercream and crème fraîche center Beverages: Dancing Firecracker: Pineapple juice, guava purée, spicy honey syrup, hibiscus syrup, and lime juice Jasmine Tea Lager Novelty: Lotus Flower Glow Cube And there are additional offerings for the celebration throughout California Adventure! Check them out below: Seasonal Cart Food Items: Mango-Pineapple Pie Beverages: Mulan Sipper with assorted Coca-Cola bottled beverage or DASANI bottled water Seasonal Cart in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Food Item: Brown Sugar Steam Bun: Brown sugar steam bun topped with blue cream cheese icing (New) Beverages: White Hot Chocolate: Blue white chocolate topped with toasted marshmallow whipped cream and purple sugar (non-alcoholic) (New) Warm Apple Cider Cocktail: Hot apple cider, spices, and cinnamon whiskey garnished with a cinnamon stick and a caramel rim (New) Studio Catering Truck (available Jan. 10th through Mar. 1st) Food Item: Hoisin Pork Sliders: Marinated pulled pork on Hawaiian rolls with apple slaw (New) Beverages: Green Tea Slush: Almond milk, green tea, and vanilla (non-alcoholic) (New) Lemongrass-Ginger Lemonade: Lemongrass, lemon juice, ginger, and mint (non-alcoholic) (New) Lucky Fortune Cookery Beverages: Hong Kong-style Milk Tea: Black tea sweetened with condensed milk served over ice (non-alcoholic) (New) Mulan Sipper with choice of: Fountain beverage at time of purchase, Hong Kong-style milk tea, or Vietnamese iced coffee (non-alcoholic) Novelty: Lotus Flower Glow Cube Cappuccino Cart Food Items: Baked Char Siu Bao: Chinese BBQ pork-filled baked bun (New) Mango-Pineapple Pie: Mango and pineapple-filled pie (New) Paradise Garden Grill Food Items: Korean-style BBQ Chicken: Half chicken with steamed white rice, kimchi, pickled cucumbers, and sesame seeds Pork Banh Mi: Grilled pork belly with pickled daikon, carrots, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, and seasoned mayonnaise on a crispy baguette Spicy Kung Pao Tofu: Deep fried tofu with zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, red peppers, peanuts, and fried rice garnished with garlic deep-fried chips (New) Whole Fried Fish: Crispy whole fish, sweet and sour sauce, steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables and chicken soup – served family-style for two Green Tea Raspberry Parfait: Green tea mousse, raspberry jelly, white sponge cake, white chocolate mousse, and candy pearls Sides of steamed or fried rice Beverages: Tiger Milk Tea with brown sugar boba (non-alcoholic) (New) Soju Cocktail: Soju, ginger beer, lemon, basil, Fresno chile, lychee flavor-filled boba (non-alcoholic) (New) Mulan Sipper with choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (non-alcoholic) Novelty: Lotus Flower Glow Cube Paradise Gardens Special Events Cart Food Items: Gochujang Wings: Chicken wings in spicy gochujang sauce Asian-style Street Corn: Steamed corn on the cob rolled in spicy gochujang sauce (New) Korean-style BBQ Nachos: Bulgogi pork belly, cheesy corn sauce, gochujang crema, fresh radish, and spicy cucumbers on house-made chips (New) Orange-flavored Cotton Candy Mango-Pineapple Pie: Mango and pineapple-filled pie (New) Beverages: Mulan Sipper with assorted Coca-Cola, bottled beverage, or DASANI bottled water (non-alcoholic) Puffed Rice Pale Ale Lamplight Lounge Food Items: Korean-style BBQ Nachos: Bulgogi pork belly, cheesy corn sauce, gochujang crema, fresh radish, and spicy cucumbers on house-made chips (New) Kung Pao Bao: Kung Pao-glazed crispy pork belly, chili peanuts, steamed bao bun, red pepper, and green onion slaw Oolong Donut: Oolong-dusted beignet donut served with oolong crème anglaise, and orange soy pudding dipping sauces Beverages: Lunar Cocktail: Baiju Chinese liquor, smoked orange syrup, orange bitters and lemon juice garnished with orange peel (New) Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa GCH Holiday Cart Food Items: Lantern Whoopie Pie: Whoopie pie filled with vanilla buttercream and dipped in pearl sprinkles Assorted Pretzel Sticks: Tiger-striped chocolate pretzel sticks Mickey-shaped Tiger Sugar Cookie: Sugar cookie dipped in red chocolate with gold Mickey-shaped tiger Mickey-shaped Tiger-striped Sugar Cookie: Sugar cookie dipped in red chocolate with gold tiger stripes We can’t wait to try these unique snacks! Be sure to stay tuned for more of the latest news from Disneyland! DATES ANNOUNCED for the Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure Park 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. See anything you want to try? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Lunar New Year Menus Announced for Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a few Magic Kingdom attractions that aren’t open right now, including Splash Mountain and the Walt Disney World Railroad. Frontierland Entrance But earlier this morning during a visit to the most magical park, our reporter noticed that another popular ride was not available for guests. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reportedly did not open with Magic Kingdom this morning at 9AM. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was closed this morning The popular roller coaster was temporarily unavailable this morning, so guests were directed to different rides around the park. We asked a Cast Member if the closure was expected to last for a long time, and they told us that it should be up and running again soon. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Sure enough, just a little while later Big Thunder was back to running like normal. Big Thunder is back up and running now Guests headed to the attraction and there was quickly a size-able line, especially since the other major Frontierland attraction is unavailable right now. Splash Mountain is in the middle of a month-long closure for refurbishments. Splash Mountain is also closed right now Temporary ride closures happen pretty frequently in Disney World, and unfortunately they can often happen right at park opening time. So if you’re heading into a park early and find out that the ride you wanted to go on is not available, make sure you’ve got a plan B. Head to a different ride, and keep checking the My Disney Experience app throughout the day to see when your first choice opens back up. Big Thunder end of line sign As soon as you see a wait time on the My Disney Experience app for the ride you wanted, that means it’s open again and you can go ride it! Usually you can still get on with a lower wait time if you’re at the attraction close to when it re-opens. And keep following DFB for more tips as you plan your upcoming vacation! Click Here to Learn About One Hollywood Studios Ride That Had a LOT of Unexpected Closures Recently Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you experienced an unexpected ride closure in Disney World recently? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Why No One Was In Frontierland in Magic Kingdom This Morning first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Lunar New Year is almost here! With the Year of the Tiger upon us, some Disney Parks from across the globe will be offering up some delicious bites to commemorate this joyous occasion. Get a taste of the deep traditions of the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures through vibrant flavors the whole family will love. View the full article

Orlando is named on a shortlist for one of America’s best places to fish. View the full article

Feeling those mid-week blues? Well, there’s no cure for that quite like a visit to EPCOT! (A virtual visit, that is.) EPCOT 50th Anniversary Map and Spaceship Earth We’ve been in the park several times in the past week, and we found a BUNCH of new things to share with you guys. From food to construction to merchandise, here’s everything that’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates EPCOT International Festival of the Arts This week, the next EPCOT festival arrived in the park — the Festival of the Arts! We were there on opening day to check out all the food, entertainment, merchandise, and of course, stunning artwork around the park. It has been a blast so far! 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts And if you’re visiting the festival soon and hope to watch the Disney on Broadway concert series, then you may want to consider booking a dining package. They’re available at multiple table service restaurants, but you can also find them at two other spots: Spice Road Table and Regal Eagle. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Dining Package You’ll want to make sure that you order the specific dining package to get reserved seating at one of the day’s shows. Check Out All the Festival of the Arts Menus and News Here! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, painting was continuing on the outside of the building. We saw a lot of progress throughout the week, but at one point there was a distinct line where the workers had stopped. The painting is continuing! We’re definitely interested to see how work progresses on this attraction before its opening this summer. Click Here to Learn More About the EPCOT Transformation! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Disney Traders Starting out in World Showcase, Disney Traders has a new ACME Archives display for the Festival of the Arts. Most of the artwork available in here is Marvel-themed, with some of your favorite superheroes represented in painting or drawing form. There’s all kinds of new Marvel artwork in here! There are all kinds of other artwork options to check out at the various tents around the park as well, so make sure you stop by while the festival is going on. Mitsukoshi Department Store In Japan’s Mitsukoshi Department Store, you can find all kinds of interesting merchandise, especially if you’re looking for something with a non-Disney character. We spotted a brand-new Animal Crossing-themed puzzle this week! Calling all Animal Crossing fans! This would be a great pastime if you’re hanging out in your hotel room. It’s 250 pieces, so it shouldn’t take too long. The Tea Caddy In the U.K. Pavilion, The Tea Caddy should be your go-to for a wide variety of delicious teas and souvenirs from across the pond. During a recent visit, we found that they’re now selling a create-your-own tea box for $18. You even get a special box for storage! You can mix and match a variety of flavors, and it all comes with this beautiful wooden tea chest for storage. That’ll look stunning on your shelf! Creations Shop And over at EPCOT’s premier gift shop, there were a couple new items this week as well. First up, we have this Stitch Ohana necklace, which is available for $19.99. How cute! And there’s also a new Passholder 50th Anniversary phone case for sale. It’s $34.99 and has the anniversary logo on the front, with Mickey Mouse in his EARidescent outfit. Need a new phone case? It looks like Disney isn’t slowing down with that 50th Anniversary merch anytime soon! Click Here to Check Out All the Anniversary Merchandise Online! That’s everything new in EPCOT this week, but stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates. We’ve got you covered! Click Here to See What’s New in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When was your last visit to EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Progress and Festival of the Arts Begins! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Three restaurants are set to reopen soon at Walt Disney World, including Flying Fish and Jiko. View the full article

Planning a Disney vacation and aren’t sure where to begin? Want to get the most out of your next vacation to a Disney destination? Let the new 2022 planDisney panelists help you! planDisney is an online forum where guests can find personalized tips and insights on planning Disney vacations from real guests who’ve mastered the art of planning trips to Disney destinations. View the full article

Disney Springs has DOZENS of incredible restaurants! There are several dining locations that we LOVE to talk about, but there’s one restaurant that always manages to fly under the radar. When competing with icons like Wine Bar George, Gideon’s Bakehouse, and Chicken Guy!, it can be hard to get recognized. Well, Raglan Road, today is your lucky day — we’re here to share some exciting news! Raglan Road There’s a special event coming soon to Raglan Road that will come just in time to honor a fun holiday! The luck of the Irish is in the air, so let’s see what’s coming! January 25th is National Irish Coffee Day, and Raglan Road is ready to CELEBRATE! Their special offer? “You buy the coffee, the whiskey is on us!” Raglan Road Irish Coffee Drinks Currently, Raglan Road serves a variety of coffee-based cocktails, including a drink called the Traditional Irish (a mix of coffee, whiskey, sugar, and cream), the Iced Irish (with Bailey’s Salted Caramel with iced coffee, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, and butterscotch schnapps), and the Irish Espresso Martini (made with Slane Irish Whiskey, Miami club coffee liqueur, Guinness simple syrup, and fresh espresso). Raglan Road There’s more than just drinks served here, though! Check out the fun live entertainment and amazing food while you’re there! Raglan Road’s Whiskey-Cured Smoked Salmon Will you head over to Raglan Road on National Irish Coffee Day? We certainly can’t think of a better way to celebrate the occasion! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! REVIEW: Banana Bread COFFEE?! See the New Unique Treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite dining location in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post How You Can Celebrate an OBSCURE Holiday in Disney Springs Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Meet Stella Wong! Stella is a Business Systems Analyst for the Technology & Digital organization at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Before finding a full-time role in Technology, Stella explored many different roles from Merchandise Hostess to Disney Intern (twice!) to Technologist. Stella describes herself as a lifelong Disney fan and always knew she wanted to […]View the full article

Gatorland extending 50% off admission tickets deal for Florida residents through February. View the full article

Picture this: You plan your perfect 2022 Disney World Trip. You get to Orlando, heart pounding, jitters aplenty. Tree of Life When all of a sudden… you realize you’ve forgotten something important. EXTREMELY important. Check out our video below Don’t Visit Disney World in 2022 Without THIS. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know what you always bring to Disney World. The post DFB Video: Don't Visit Disney World in 2022 Without THIS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida is known for their delicious oranges, and Disney World even has a special character in honor of the Sunshine State’s popular crop. Orange Bird! Citrus is a $9 billion industry in this state, and it employs almost 76,000 Floridians (according to VisitFlorida). But this year, the orange crop isn’t looking too good — and the issues might affect the price of many Americans’ go-to breakfast beverage. According to Fox 35, forecasters in Florida’s citrus industry are “predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.” Florida farmers are expected to produce over 44 million 90-pound boxes of oranges, but apparently that amount isn’t quite as impressive as it sounds. In fact, it’s lower than the 2017 numbers, even though that crop had been devastated by Hurricane Irma that year. Cuties Mandarins The industry department in Florida blames the low production on citrus greening, which is “an incurable disease” that infects orange trees and causes them to produce bad oranges. It was first found in Florida’s orange trees about 17 years ago. Bruleeing Oranges In an effort to eradicate the disease, Florida destroyed more than 60,000 healthy, uninfected trees between 2002 and 2006. This month, 18,000 Florida homeowners demanded recompense for the destruction, and a state court ruled that the homeowners will be payed about $700 per healthy tree that was destroyed. Oranges In the meantime, we can expect to see price increases on oranges as a result of the smaller crop this year. Experts are predicting that orange juice especially will get more expensive soon. Orange Juice This news comes on the heels of more expected price increases, many of which are due to supply chain problems. Cream cheese, chicken tenders, beef, and other common grocery store items are expected to get more expensive and more difficult to find. Chicken tenders Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney parks and the surrounding areas. Click Here to Learn About Another Grocery Store Item That’s Seeing Record-High Prices Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a big orange juice fan? Let us know in the comments. The post Why a Popular Breakfast Drink Is About to Get More Expensive first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Parks have been greatly impacted by the current global pandemic. Face mask signage In 2020, thousands of employees were laid off, and it took until April of 2021 for Disney Parks to report profitability again. But, things are looking up, because new predictions show that the Disney Parks are on the rebound! Profits at Disney World and Disneyland are expected to rebound in 2022, spike in 2023, and jump higher in 2024, according to The Orange County Register. These predictions come from a new analyst report from research firm MoffettNathanson. Cinderella Castle The report predicts that Disney’s U.S. theme parks will bounce back from pandemic closures that damaged the bottom line.“While there are clear headwinds in some of Disney’s legacy businesses, there are also strong tailwinds for the parks in both the near and long term,” says the report, according to The Orange County Register. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland All of the Disney theme parks closed around the world at some point during the current pandemic. Disney World reopened in July of 2020, while Disneyland reopened in April of 2021. EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth “Despite the latest omicron uncertainties, it still seems as though fiscal year 2022 will bring a quick bounce back in parks profits,” according to the MoffettNathanson report. The report also says that Disney’s domestic theme parks have seen a strong rebound and are back to generating profits. Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Disney World and Disneyland have come back from a loss of $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2020. They broke even in the third quarter of 2021 and have a projected profit of $1.3 billion in the third quarter of 2022, according to the report. The Tree of Life The two U.S. Disney resorts are expected to generate $4 billion in earnings (before interest and taxes) in 2022, getting closer to 2019 levels of profitability. In 2023, those numbers are expected to go up to $5.2 billion, and in 2024, up to $6.3 billion — well above the $4.4 billion in 2019. Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see big updates you missed from Disney’s last earnings call Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a trip planned to Disney World or Disneyland this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Profits at Disney World and Disneyland Expected to Rebound Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though Disney World’s 50th Anniversary started on October 1st, the theme parks are celebrating for 18 months! Happy 50th Anniversary to Disney World! And in honor of the occasion, Disney World released a TON of new snacks, drinks, and food items. When we say a ton, we mean it — there was more than 100 of them on October 1st alone. And if you’ve been itching to make some 50th Anniversary-themed eats in your own home, then we’ve got some recipes for you. All it takes is a few basic (and necessary) ingredients! Walt’s EARidescent Chicken Wings One trend that has been big for the 50th Anniversary is to re-create some of Walt’s favorite foods and recipes. And while it may not have made the official list, we are willing to bet that Walt Disney ate chicken wings at least once in his life. (And who doesn’t like chicken wings?!) A whole plate of YUM Once you get your wings prepped and ready to go, you’re going to skip the dry rub in favor of rolling them in iridescent blue, purple, and pink sugar to give them that 50th Anniversary sparkle. Make sure it’s REALLY coated on there. After that, you’ll cook them whichever way you prefer — baked, fried, skewered over an open flame — it’s your choice. They taste like MAGIC, obviously Once they’re cooked to a safe internal temperature, it’s time to eat, so bon appetit! We can’t promise that they’ll taste good (in fact, they probably won’t), but they’ll look…also disgusting. The Homemade Cheers to 50 Years Sundae Now, let’s remake our own version of the giant ice cream sundae at the Plaza Restaurant! We’ll have to swap out a few ingredients since we’re not at the parks, but we can start with the same base of chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Unfortunately, it’s a little hard to get a Mickey pretzel outside of the parks, so we’re going to use little crunchy pretzels (make sure you let them sit in the ice cream long enough so they’re nice and soggy). The “Cheers to 50 Years” Sundae! No churros at home? That’s fine, just buy some cinnamon roll dough in a can (it’s the same basic flavor profile), cut it into pieces, and bake until crunchy. The taste may come off a tad bit burnt, but we’re going for that crisp texture here, it’s all authentic. Make your own sorta-kinda homemade “churros.” The one at Magic Kingdom also has cupcakes, which we’re definitely not going to leave out – however, we recommend you leave on the wrappers (and pick out some cool wrapper designs) to give it a little extra pizazz and that photo-ready quality. Plus you can then have fun peeling off the ice-cream-soaked wrappers later. It’s like a game! Can’t forget the 50th Anniversary medallion on top! Now, the brownies and cookies are where we’re going to stray from the recipe. If you don’t have them, we think it would be fun to add a sweet-and-salty quality by putting in your favorite flavor of potato chips instead. Who needs chocolate chips when you can have potato chips?! It’s…a LOT. Mickey would want it no other way! And finally, drizzle generously with hot fudge. Or hot sauce. Whatever floats your boat. Click Here for Our Ranking of 50th Anniversary Treats at Magic Kingdom! Blue Eggs And Ham Another trend we saw during the 50th was a LOT of blue dye. Over at Universal Orlando, you can get the famous Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham, but this is Disney World, so we’re going to one-up that with BLUE Eggs and Ham! Think it’s as simple as adding some blue food coloring? Think again! We want this meal to be SO blue that you look like you belong in Avatar once you’re done eating it. That’s how you know it’s done right. It’s SO BLUE. To achieve this, we’ll be using blue food coloring, crushed blueberries, blue curacao syrup (no really good Disney treat is complete without it), and blue glitter. The glitter can be either edible or craft, whatever you have on hand – just know that it’s a non-negotiable for a 50th Anniversary treat. If your hands and face aren’t so blue that you look like a Smurf once you’re done eating, then you did it wrong. Try again. The New (And Improved) 50th Anniversary Hot Dog You may know that Casey’s Corner came out with a 50th Anniversary hot dog with funnel cake and bacon jam on top. However, we’re going to do one better. Start with a hot dog, but switch out the bun for two pieces of yellow cake. (We’re really going for that sweet and savory thing here.) Don’t forget the frosting on the cake – it’s not a real cake without it. Yep, that’s a hot dog topped with funnel cake alright. After that, we’ll be adding Walt’s Chili to the top of it, but since we can’t get that at home, any canned chili will do just fine. Bonus points if it has beans…for added texture. We’re keeping the funnel cake pieces on top (because why mess with perfection?) but we’ll be swapping out the powdered sugar for dusted flour instead. Just to really contribute to the depth of flavor. Can’t you just taste how festive this is? Bonus points if you add whatever jam is in your fridge on top. Grape, strawberry, mango, anything will do. Just make sure it’s sweet and gloopy. EARidescent Meatloaf We’re taking a classic American meal and giving it an upgrade! If you can’t make it to the parks, you can celebrate at home with EARidescent Meatloaf for dinner. Start with your favorite meatloaf recipe, but swap out those breadcrumbs for EARidescent sprinkles. Make sure to use a LOT of them. You really want that sparkle to come through when you bake. You want WAY more sprinkles than this. This is not NEARLY enough. Once it’s out of the oven, you’ll want to top it with chili. But on this treat, we won’t be settling for just any chili – it has to be Walt’s. If you must, get a friend — or a stranger on the internet — to buy you a cup of Walt’s chili in the parks and mail it to you. (Or, ya know, you could just try the copycat recipe, but that seems too easy.) You can get it by the bowl at Crystal Palace! And for the real kicker, this thing needs Mickey ears! Find whatever round foods you have in your kitchen – chocolate coins, Oreos, orange slices, doughnuts, or slices of bologna baked to a crisp – and stick them in the top of your loaf to make it look like Mickey Mouse. The resemblance will be uncanny. Sweet AND Savory…Just Like Walt Would’ve Made (maybe?!) Top with more sprinkles. Even more. Why are you holding back? That’s not enough! Okay, now you can stop. Our 50th Anniversary Secret But if you aren’t keen on any of these recipes, don’t worry — we have a secret. You can make a Disney World 50th Anniversary treat if you add any of the following ingredients: Chili Blue dye Sprinkles (bonus points for iridescent) Something that vaguely reminds you of a Disney World ride (including, apparently, octopus) Squid’s Revenge…yeah this was a weird one And you know what? If all else fails, just add “EARidescent” to the name. Disney made it up for a reason — put the word to good use! EARidescent Ice Dream Cone So there you have it — our own creative 50th Anniversary recipes! (Also, please probably never eat these actual foods unless you have a WILD palate and know what you’re getting yourself into!) Stay tuned to DFB for more snack reviews and all the updates during the World’s Most Magical Celebration. Check Out Our Reviews of ALL the 50th Anniversary Snacks Here! 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 Which of these recipes would you make? (The answer can be none, we’ll forgive you!) Let us know in the comments. 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In case you haven’t noticed, we’re major Disney foodies! It’s kind of our whole thing. We’re the type of people who have not only tried all the food in Disney World, but we’ve also taken things a step forward by creating our own Disney food hacks! Yes, we WILL talk about Roasted Bone Marrow for seven hours! So, you can imagine our excitement when we found out about a foodie event coming to Disney World very soon (like, in the next couple of days soon!). Let’s check out all the details together! The Edison in Disney Springs, known for delicious treats and crazy cool events, is hosting a Mixology Series in late January and early February! On January 20th & 27th and February 3rd, this special ticketed event will feature two exclusive Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktails and a delicious food pairing along with a collection of desserts. Tickets for this event will be $65/person. The Edison On January 20th, you’ll be able to try two cocktails featuring Maker’s Mark 90 called the “Cheeky Boulevardier,” which features Maker’s Mark, Aperol, and Allspice Dram, and “B3,” which features Maker’s Mark, Lime Juice, House Made Blueberry Cordial, and Muddled Basil. These two cocktails will be paired with Wild Salmon Puffs! ©Patina Restaurant Group On January 27th, the featured bourbon is Maker’s 46, which will be showcased in the “Blackberry Blast,” which has Maker’s 46, Fresh Blackberries, Lillet Rose, Vanilla Syrup, Lime Juice, and Orgeat, and the “Not Your Father’s Peach Tea,” which is made with Maker’s 46 Vanilla Syrup, Peach Bitters, and Black Walnut Bitters. This will be paired with a Maker’s Port Wine Glazed Pork Loin (our mouths are watering already!). ©Patina Restaurant Group Finally, February 3rd will be the day that celebrates Maker’s 101! The two cocktails are the “Bittersweet Symphony” with Maker’s 101, Aperol, Green Chartreuse, Lemon Juice, and House Made Cinnamon Cordial, and the “Coffee Crumble,” which has Maker’s 101, Cold Brew, Cranberry Juice, Cocoa Infused Ruby Port, and House Made Cinnamon Cordial. These drinks are paired with Gochujang Marinated Tempura Shrimp (Gochujang is a delicious chili-like spice from Korea!). ©Patina Restaurant Group Remember: you will need a ticket to enter these events and they cost $65/person! Grab your ticket ASAP, these are going to sell out quick! Grab Your Tickets for the Event Here! We’re always hunting down the latest eats and treats, the newest Disney news, and the best of the best around the parks and resorts! Stay tuned here for all the updates you need to know! We’re Drooling Over a NEW Chef’s Special in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited an event like this in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Calling All Bourbon Lovers! This Disney Springs Event Is For You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost Lunar New Year, which means it’s time for Disneyland Resort to get ready for their annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Disney loves to go all out every year with delicious eats, great merch, and some really cool parades and meet and greet opportunities. Lunar New Year Minnie Ears Today, we’re taking a look behind-the-scenes at an AMAZING mural that just arrived in Disneyland Resort and the story behind it! Elizabeth Lisa Kang, who is an Associate Art Director at Walt Disney Parks Live Entertainment, created this gorgeous mural to celebrate Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort! The artwork is inspired by traditional Korean folk art called Minhwa, but you’ll find elements of Chinese, Vietnamese, and other East & Southeast Asian cultures represented too. Characters like Mulan, Mushu, and Tigger (who’s the mascot of this year’s event since it’s the Year of the Tiger!) are all here and the artwork is seriously top-notch. Lunar New Year is sure to be an AMAZING time of year at Disney California Adventure, with all sorts of awesome merch, food booths, and exciting entertainment on the way! We’re really excited to check it all out when the festivities begin. Lunar New Year Merch If you want to get a piece of this year’s celebration but you can make it to the parks, don’t worry! There is a TON of great Lunar New Year merch online, including some super cute outfits for you nuiMOs! ©Disney We can’t wait to give you live coverage of this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure starting January 21st! Until then, we’ll be giving you all the latest info that you need to know about the festival. So, stay tuned here for your Disney scoop! You Don’t Need a Park Ticket to Get Disney’s Newest Lunar New Year Merchandise! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever celebrated Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: A Disney Cast Member Made Some AMAZING Artwork for Lunar New Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Next month is Magic Key Holder Celebration Month at the Disneyland Resort! The month-long celebration will be the first since Disneyland’s Magic Key pass program launched in the summer of 2021. Sleeping Beauty Castle Magic Key Holders can expect to see some special goodies in store during the month of February, including some free giveaways! Disneyland will have printed posters for Magic Key Holders in the month of February, including one that celebrates the Mountains of Disneyland (available while supplies last from February 1st through 15th)… © Disney …as well as Disneyland Transportation (available while supplies last February 16th through 28th). © Disney In addition, there will be TWO special PhotoPass Magic Shots with complimentary digital downloads for Magic Key Holders. Over in Disneyland Park, you can look for a Peter Pan Shadow photo op… © Disney …and in Disney California Adventure, there will be a Steamboat Willie photo op! © Disney If you’re considering buying a Magic Key Pass ahead of the Celebration Month, your options are limited. Currently, the top two Magic Key tiers are unavailable for purchase. Both the Dream Key and the Believe Key are currently sold out, leaving the bottom two passes, the Enchant and Imagine Keys, available for purchase at this time. Magic Key Starcade Experience Disneyland’s Magic Key program was launched in 2021 after their decades-old Annual Passholder program was suspended during Disneyland’s extended closure. ©Disney Since its launch, there have been a few Magic Key-exclusive perks around the parks, including Magic Key holder lounges, photo ops, freebies, and merchandise. Magic Key Popcorn Bucket We’ll keep our eyes peeled for additional announcements regarding Disneyland’s Magic Key Holder Celebration Month! Be sure to follow along for the latest news and updates from the Happiest Place on Earth. Click here to find out when THREE Downtown Disney locations will be closing ahead of the previously-announced expansion project. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a Disneyland Magic Key Holder? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a First Look at Disneyland’s Magic Key Holder Exclusive Celebration Month Offerings first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, you’re always looking for more Disney World dining options, and if you’re in the mood for pizza, there are more than a few spots to choose from, whether you’re into puffy pizza, fast pizza, or Sicilian pizza. Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza at Disney Springs In Disney Springs, Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is a favorite spot for quick, delicious pizza, but it often has a long line. Pizza Ponte, which is also located in Disney Springs, is an alternative pizza spot you might not have tried. We’re here to go over both restaurants and next time you’re in Disney Springs with pizza on your mind, you might want to try Pizza Ponte! Breaking Down the Restaurants First, we’re overviewing both restaurants and their styles, and how to decide which pizza place is the spot for you. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is a chain restaurant located in Town Center area of Disney Springs. They serve custom-built artisanal pizzas via an assembly line (like Subway) and they offer more than 40 toppings. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza sign Locals and tourists alike love Blaze so it often has a long line, but it usually moves fairly quickly because the pizzas are cooked in 180 seconds. Click here to read our review of Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza! Pizza Ponte Located in the Landing of Disney Springs, Pizza Ponte features Sicilian pizza by the slice. They serve their pizza cafeteria-style, so customers are able to choose their pizza slices from pizzas that were already made. Pizza Ponte ©wdwmagic.com Pizza Ponte also offers non-pizza menu items, like Italian sandwiches, pastries, desserts, and espresso. Read our review of Pizza Ponte here! Atmosphere Because of Blaze’s assembly line method of making your custom pizza, the line can get long as people decide which toppings to choose. Ordering and Assembly Line At Pizza Ponte, customers can choose from pizzas that were already made, along with other menu items. They also have a sandwich station, where they make hand-crafted sandwiches with fresh-cut slices of meat. Pizza Ponte Pizza Ponte actually has a fun narrative too, with the story being that the fictional Italian immigrant couple Maria and Enzo opened the restaurant in the 1930s after the previous restaurant, Air Terminal, closed. They also opened Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and the Prohibition-era Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar. As a result, Pizza Ponte has a lot of Art Deco and 1930s style touches. Pizza Ponte Indoor Seating Blaze Pizza has a more simple style, with its design inspiration being a sawmill from the 1850s. It’s bright, open, and modern. It’s also a chain restaurant, which means all Blaze Pizzas essentially have the same style, and you might even have a Blaze located in your hometown. Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs Both locations have indoor and outdoor seating, with a covered area with individual stools and tables at Pizza Ponte… Pizza Ponte Outdoor Seating …and tables with bench seating at Blaze Pizza, also under cover. Blaze Pizza Outdoor Seating With both pizza spots offering comparable seating, you can probably find a great spot at either location. And it might be fun to try out Ponte Pizza’s unique 1930s atmosphere! Read another comparison of Pizza Ponte and Blaze Pizza here! Menus The biggest difference between Blaze Pizza and Pizza Ponte is the customization options, but even without it Pizza Ponte’s options and quality of ingredients still deliver. Pricing At Blaze, you can get an 11-inch Build Your Own Pizza beginning at $10.45, with options to pay extra for high-rise dough, gluten-free dough, cauliflower crust, or keto crust. A 2-topping custom pizza begins at $9.95. ©Disney If you don’t want to customize your pizza, Blaze also serves Signature Pizzas beginning at $10.45 with multiple crust options for an added cost. ©Disney Pizza slices at Ponte Pizza begin at $6.95, with seven different pizza options from Four Cheese or Pepperoni to Parma Cotto. ©Disney At the sandwich station of Pizza Ponte, you can order handcrafted sandwiches beginning at $9, with the meat sliced fresh right in front of you. ©Disney Though Blaze Pizza serves some sides like dough knots, Ponte Pizza comes out on top when it comes to dessert and drink offerings. They serve an array of dessert options like Tiramisu for $8, and also drinks like espresso, beer, wine, and more. ©Disney You technically get more pizza at Blaze, but it costs $3.50 more than getting a slice at Pizza Ponte. The difference in pizza sizing (slice vs pie) makes the price difference less of an issue, but if you’re looking to save a few dollars Pizza Ponte is a great option. Check out the best pizza places in Disney World! Customization Blaze Pizza’s appeal is the option for customization, which means people with special diets or allergies can more comfortably order ingredients that work for them. They also offer over 40 kinds of ingredients and toppings, including crust, sauce, cheese, meat, and veggies. Meat Eater Pizza If the thought of all those options is a bit overwhelming, Pizza Ponte sells pre-made pizzas, so the choice is basically made for you. Pizza Counter at Pizza Ponte The line at Blaze Pizza is usually longer as a result of the customization process, so one of the benefits of less customizing at Ponte Pizza is usually a short line. Learn more about the Blaze Pizza assembly line here! Pizza Options While Blaze’s custom pizzas are 11-inch personal pies, Ponte sells Sicilian pizza by-the-slice. Blaze’s pizzas are big enough that they could even be shared, but Pizza Ponte’s slice sizes are pretty large, which makes them filling as well. Slice of Porchetta Pizza at Pizza Ponte Pizza Ponte, it should be noted, also serves up the Big Roman for $6.95 — the only triangular-shaped slices of pizza sold here. And trust us — this lives up to the “big” in it’s name! (It takes 2 paper plates to hold it all!) BIG slices Plus, at Pizza Ponte, you could take advantage of pizza slices and try several different kinds of pizza without having to commit to a whole pie. Check out Blaze Pizza’s pesto garlic cheesy bread here! Crust Crust can be a major deciding factor of pizza, and Pizza Ponte is allll about thick crust. Pizza Ponte Crust …whereas Blaze is known for its signature thin crust. Original Dough at Blaze Depending on your pizza mood, you could visit either restaurant and be happy! Read more about the sandwich options at Pizza Ponte here! So depending on your favorite pizza style (or your pizza mood!), Ponte Pizza can be an excellent alternative to Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, especially if you’re in a rush and can’t deal with a long line for Blaze. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World restaurant and food news! Here are 10 Disney World snacks you’ve never heard of! Both of these dining options offer delicious and quick pizza options in Disney Springs (so you don’t need a park ticket or park pass reservation to enjoy these pies!). Blaze Pizza provides some great toppings and pizza customization options, but its popularity with locals and with its nationwide chain followers can lead to long lines, especially during peak dining hours, as guests take time to choose each topping for their individualized pizza. Pizza Ponte offers some traditional and unique takes on some GIANT pizza slices, but it is a little tucked away next to Maria & Enzo’s so guests really have to look for it. Pizza lovers will enjoy both spots, but if you’re looking to avoid some lines and still have a great slice of pie, head over to Pizza Ponte for something a little off the beaten path. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! 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 pizza spot? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Like Blaze Pizza, You Might Also Like Pizza Ponte in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Embarquement Immédiat* is a web series using cameras on-board Disneyland Paris attractions. Taking you along for a ride, cast members will reveal secrets about their attraction, and more! Let’s head over to Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop with Maxence, cast member on the Rescue Operations Team. To stay up-to-date with all things Disneyland Paris and their cast members, be […]View the full article

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Welcome back to Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We like to come by the park regularly to make sure we’re keeping up with everything going on so we can keep you updated! So, let’s take a look at what’s new at Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Snack Carts Frozen chocolate-covered bananas have officially been added to the snack cart menus around the park! Yay for bananas The menus were reprinted to include the returning snack and update prices that recently increased. Click here to see the HUNDREDS of price increases that have hit Disney World! Cheshire Cafe Cheshire Cafe was still closed when we checked a few days ago… Cheshire Cafe Closed …but then this weekend, the spot opened again! It’s open! We tried the new Mad Hatter’s Unbirthday Tea at the cafe that’s there for the 50th anniversary. It’s a frozen black tea with mango and frozen sour apple on top, garnished with whipped cream and a white chocolate 10/6 piece. Mad Hatter’s Unbirthday Tea And, we liked this drink a lot more than the other two slushes we’ve tried here for the 50th! Click here to see our review of the Mad Hatter’s Unbirthday Tea! Storybook Treats We recently found out that ice cream cones themed to ALL SEVEN Dwarfs would be at Storybook Treats. The cones rotate, so there is only one of the Dwarfs available at a time, and right now there is a new Doc Cone! Love him We really enjoyed this one — it’s a caramel and chocolate espresso soft serve twist with a yellow white chocolate belt buckle and a Doc medallion in a small waffle cone. Click here to see our review of the Doc Cone! Aloha Isle The middle menu at Aloha Isle was blank the last time we went by. Menu is missing Disney could be reprinting the menus here to show the new price increases! Click here to see ALL of the price increases that have hit Disney World recently! Main Street Confectionery Main Street Confectionery was out of Rainbow Popcorn the last time we visited. Instead, the empty spaces were filled with Cheddar Popcorn. Where’d it go? We’ll let you know if we see the Rainbow Popcorn return! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Splash Mountain is now closed for routine maintenance, and there are walls blocking off the ride! Closed! We spotted some workers up on the mountain recently. Hello up there And, the wait time was listed at 5 minutes above the entrance to the ride, even though it’s closed! That would be a VERY long 5 minute wait. Someone needs to change the sign! Splash Mountain is scheduled to reopen on February 10th, 2022. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium In The Emporium, we found a new gold 50th anniversary magnet frame for $14.99. New frame We also found 50th plushes of Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and a 2-for-1 of Chip ‘n’ Dale, which are each $29.99. Look at all of them! We saw new jewelry in the store last time we visited. There’s a Minnie Sunflower Bracelet for $19.99… New New …a Minnie Sunflower Necklace for $29.99… Pretty for spring! …and Minnie Sunflower Earrings for $29.99. So fun! There is also a new Beauty and the Beast Rose Ring available for $29.99… Pretty! …an Alice in Wonderland Teacups Necklace for $29.99… How cool! …Mad Hatter Earrings for $29.99… So unique …Bambi Hoop Earrings for $29.99… Living for these …and Pooh Hunny Earrings for $29.99. Just a little honey A couple new princess jewelry pieces have popped up as well, like this Cinderella Glass Slipper Necklace for $29.99… If the shoe fits… …and these Tiana Flower Earrings for $29.99. Gorg We saw the new white 50th water bottle in here for $34.99… This one is fun! Also in The Emporium were some restocked weighted plushes! There’s one of Pluto… Pluto …and a brand new one of Pua from Moana! It’s Pua! Both plushes are $39.99 each and you can also grab them online! Click Here to Buy the Weighted Pluto Plush Click Here to Buy the Weighted Pua Plush And finally, there is a new pink Mickey shirt available. Simple but nice! The shirt is $24.99! Star Traders Over in Star Traders, there are Valentine’s Day shirts available! We saw this Mickey one for $36.99. Awe, Mickey! There’s also this one with Mickey and Minnie. XOXO And, we spotted this new Magic Kingdom shirt. Amazing This one is also $36.99. Frontier Trading Post A new pin is out for the Vault Collection showing the Preview Center. Preview Center Pin We saw a new WandaVision magnet in here for $14.95… WandaVision! …a Mr. Toad pin… Watch out! …a Phineas and Ferb pin… We want more of this merch …and a Mickey and Minnie Heart pin. Cuties There was also a new Be Happy pin set available for $12.99. Don’t Worry, Be Happy And, we saw a new Annual Passholder exclusive Jack Skellington Apple Watch Band. This is Halloween We love Halloween in January! Memento Mori In Memento Mori, we found a new Loungefly Ghost Host cardholder. Awesome! Grab it for $22! Sir Mickey’s In Sir Mickey’s, we saw a new kid set of character earrings! 5 for 1! There’s Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and Daisy. Uptown Jewelers The super popular Stoney Clover bags have been restocked in Uptown Jewelers! Grab them before they’re gone! And, there is a new Edna Mode purse in here which is absolutely fabulous, dahling! We love Edna Be a fashion icon with this purse for $44.99. Main Street Cinema — Vault Collection There’s a new Vault Collection Double Bell Alarm Clock from Citizen Watches. Vintage vibes Get an old-timey alarm clock! Bonjour! Village Gifts There’s a new front display in Bonjour! Village Gifts showing the Poor Unfortunate Souls for $95. Poor things We also found the Luxe Logo Collection 50th Anniversary Steiff Bear in here in an anniversary edition black and gold box. This guy is $350. We love him These were available in the Germany pavilion of EPCOT, according to the Cast Member we spoke to, but sold out quickly! Popcorn Cart — Adventureland There’s a new Jack Skellington popcorn bucket being sold at the popcorn cart in Adventureland! It’s the “Happy Jack” version of the bucket, as he’s smiling. We know, a bit weird for a Halloween bucket in January, but we love Jack! He’s Happy! This bucket is not an Annual Passholder exclusive and you can get him for $20.25. Click here to see more about the Jack Skellington popcorn bucket! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Christmas may be over, but we still love looking in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe! We saw these Chip ‘n’ Dale Nutcrackers for $59.99 each. So fun! And, we also found Chip ‘n’ Dale Ornaments for $24.99! They’re having a great time Finally, we found a new Tinker Bell Ornament set for $24.99. You can fly! That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom recently! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! As we visit the parks, we’re always on the lookout for what’s new to keep you informed for your upcoming Disney World trip. Today, we have a lot of merchandise items we’d like to share! Slinky Dog Dash There have been quite a few discoveries since our last Hollywood Studios roundup, so let’s dive right in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios General Update You can once again meet your favorite snowman in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Olaf has returned to a modified meet and greet at The Celebrity Spotlight location! Olaf! We missed you! At this time, guests won’t be able to hug or get an autograph from Olaf — like the other meet and greets, this one is modified, and guests can take a socially distanced photo! Click here to check out more photos from Olaf’s modified meet and greet! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Tatooine Traders We’re starting our merchandise roundup at Tatooine Traders, where you’ll find the new Star Wars Spirit Jersey. Here’s a look at the front: Star Wars Spirit Jersey And here’s the back, with the iconic opening line of every Star Wars film from the three trilogies: So cool! The spirit jersey retails for $74.99. Click here to check out some of the spirit jerseys you can currently purchase online! Legends of Hollywood At Legends of Hollywood, we found a Princess Leia Dress that would be perfect to wear on May the Fourth or to any Star Wars fan even (or frankly any day in the parks!). Princess Leia Dress Also at Legends of Hollywood is the new Valentine’s Day collection from Pandora. New Pandora Valentine’s Day collection Whether you’re shopping for a special someone or you’re just looking to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day, a Pandora bracelet would make a great gift idea! Click here to read the latest about the packaging shortage happening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Creature Stall We recently learned about a new way to customize your lightsaber that you build in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. In addition to existing customizations like selecting your color, you can also now customize your hilt with a creature! These hilts are available for purchase at Creature Stall. Choices right now include a Loth Cat: A Loth Cat You can also add a Rancor hilt to your lightsaber: It’s a RANCOR! The hilts retail for $24.99 each and will fit with any custom lightsaber built in Galaxy’s Edge! Be on the lookout for these neat customizations on your next trip to the parks. Click here to learn more about how to add a creature to your custom lightsaber in Galaxy’s Edge. Keystone Clothiers The Star Wars merchandise keeps rolling in! Over at Keystone Clothiers, we spotted a toy version of Rey’s staff that fans can buy for $29.99. Rey’s staff There are tons of neat ways to dress up like and embody your favorite Star Wars character! Dark Room Over in Dark Room, we spotted THREE pins each selling or $9.99 — and a couple of them feature characters you don’t typically see on merchandise! The first is this cute Dapper Dans pin with Mickey and Donald. They’re ready to join the Dapper Dans! Next is a Frankenweenie pin! This classic Tim Burton character is ready for spooky season all year long. Frankenweenie Pin The third pin is a DEEP CUT rare character if you know about Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. It’s Maestro Forte, the organ! Woah! When was the last time you saw Maestro Forte merchandise?! We also found two pencil cases to carry all of your essentials to school or work, each retailing for $14.99. The first is this glittery gold case with Minnie Ears, bow and all! Now your pens can be as stylish as you are! The second is this adorable Stitch pencil case — his mouth opens as the pouch! Stitch wants to eat all of your pencils for lunch! You never know what you’ll find when you stroll into a Disney World gift shop. Planing a Disney World vacation for 2022? Click here for a list of what’s coming to the parks this year! Want to learn a little more about Hollywood Studios be fore your next Disney World vacation? Check out our video below! Be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from the parks and resorts around Disney World! Click here to read what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite place to grab a bite to eat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Another Character Meet and Greet Returns Plus Customizable Lightsaber Accessories! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one good thing about cold weather, it’s the fact that we get to wear cute beanies all season long. For those of us who don’t live in a castle, like miss Cinderella here, we need some winter accessories to keep warm! Royal greetings! Whether you’re traveling to Disney World this winter or you just need a new accessory, we’ve got your head covered…literally! There’s a NEW collection of Disney princess-themed hats that you need to see! You’ve got SIX new Disney princess beanies to choose from (or you could buy them allllll) with the new Disney X Love Your Melon collection! Are you team Ariel? Or maybe Merida is your favorite (and seriously underrated!) princess! No matter which Disney princess is your favorite, you’ve got OPTIONS! This new collection of hats is made with new rose gold metallic yarn and each hat is topped with a coordinating fuzzy pompom! ©Love Your Melon You’re going to want to mark your calendars for this; the new collection will be released on Monday, January 24th at 10AM CT. In the past, Disney X Love Your Melon collections have sold out pretty quickly, so you’ll want to check these out as soon as you can! Belle is all bundled up, too! We’re always on the hunt for all the latest Disney news and park updates, so be sure to stay tuned for more! PHOTOS: Test Your Disney World History Knowledge With This New Shirt! 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 beanie is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post We Can't Pick Just One Favorite From This New Disney Beanie Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article