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Ever since the Disney parks shut down in 2020, there’s been a snowman-shaped hole in our hearts. Disney has been slowly bringing back some popular shows and entertainment, like the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Festival of the Lion King, but there are still some characters we haven’t seen in a while! There’s someone we’ve been missing! Well, friends, it’s a HAPPY day, because a beloved Disney character is BACK in Disney World! Of course, we had to go and say hello, so let’s pop over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for some (socially distanced) warm hugs. As of January 15th according to Cast Members, Olaf is back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We met him over at The Celebrity Spotlight character meet and greet location, which is right next to the area where you can say hello to Minnie. Olaf! We missed you! Olaf must have sensed the chilly winter air and known it was finally time to come to Disney World! And he’s brought summer with him! He does love summer, doesn’t he? Olaf likes warm hugs Olaf will meet guests daily from 10AM to 5PM. When we got to Hollywood Studios, the official wait time to meet him was 20 minutes, but it only took us 5 minutes! However, time can fluctuate throughout the day. Olaf is BACK! Distanced character meet and greets are slowly coming back to Disney World, so we’ll continue to be on the lookout for your favorite characters to return! We’re always on the hunt for the latest Disney news and park updates, so stay tuned for more! PHOTOS: A SURPRISE Princess Visited Magic Kingdom Today! 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 Olaf in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Olaf Is Meeting Guests Again at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So picture this: you’re in Disney World, trying to figure out how to get “the” photo. Looking to snap that perfect pic? What’s “the” photo, you may ask? Well, it’s the one photo out of hundreds that makes it on Instagram, the one that makes you feel spectacular and photogenic. And it’s totally possible to snap that pic in the theme parks, but you know what’ll help you get there even faster? Posing with some of Disney World’s most stunning snacks! Dole Whip Let’s kick things off with a classic beauty, Dole Whip! You see her on that IG feed and you just know that she’s the prettiest snack of all — there’s a reason that she’s so popular. Those elegant swirls make for a truly mouth-watering photo. Dole Whip Bonus points here if you get two flavors of Dole Whip swirled together or if you get it mixed with vanilla ice cream, it gives the photo a little extra color. But keep in mind that beauty is fleeting — she’ll be melting pretty quickly, so snap that photo FAST! Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar Nothing screams “I’m at Disney World” quite like Mickey-shaped snacks, and quite a few of them made this list! First up is the decadent and fan-favorite Mickey Premium Ice Cream bar. There are so many versatile ways to pose with this bad boy! Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar You could simply stand with it in front of the castle or you could take a bite out of one of the ears (we promise that Mickey will forgive you!). Either way, don’t forget the wet wipes, because he’s messy. REAL messy. Like, you may not want to wear an outfit that you’re too attached to, because 75% of the time, you’ll get chocolate smudges and vanilla ice cream drips. (Maybe just wear a poncho while you eat it. ) Giant Mickey Waffles With Powdered Sugar Moving on to another Mickey-shaped treat, you can’t deny the sexiness of a Mickey waffle dusted in powdered sugar. In fact, it’s so sexy that Facebook actually once flagged this photo as “sensitive content.” Mickey Waffles! So, beware — if you pose with your Mickey waffle, you’ll be living dangerously close to the edge. But hey, edgy gets the likes! Is this the black combat boots of Disney snacks? We’re down with that vibe. Beaches & Cream Over-the-Top Shakes Looking for your next viral sensation? Snap a pic with your milkshake from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop — that’s sure to get the online commenters talkin’. These things are seriously over-the-top…like, literally. The tops of the shakes are usually overflowing with cupcakes, cake slices, brownies, cookies, and the like. Beaches and Cream Celebration Milkshake! Who doesn’t want dessert topped with MORE dessert? Haters, that’s who. And we don’t want any haters on our Instagram and TikTok feeds. We’re just serving delicious lewks. Dole Whip Floats Okay, okay, we know that we already mentioned Dole Whip, but we have a special place in our hearts (and on this list) for Dole Whip Floats. Think of them as Dole Whip, but leveled up, with the addition of colorful syrups or cake pops. Kakamora Float The Kakamora Float that used to be at Aloha Isle was a true masterpiece of beauty, and a pic of it on your social feed would’ve gotten all the foodies talking. It’s on hiatus currently, but with other floats around the parks and the 50th Anniversary Dole Whip creations in its place, we’re sure you can find something that’s stunning enough that it won’t even need a filter. Over-the-Top Cupcakes Are you feeling yourself? Ready to snap that perfect pic? Well, if you’re hoping to set a MOOD, then your Disney treat of choice needs to invoke that same mood. Take this Flamingo Cupcake from Animal Kingdom — she’s fierce and she lets everyone know it! Flamingo Cupcake There are plenty of cupcakes around Disney World that do the MOST, and we aren’t really mad about it. We love a good “extra” snack, especially when we’re getting it for the ‘gram. Mickey Ice Cream Going back to Mickey-shaped things, is there any snack cuter than an ice cream cone with Mickey ears? We think not! You can order kids’ cones with little chocolate coin ears at most hand-scooped ice cream spots around Disney World. Mickey Macaron Ice Cream Cone But if you’re looking to take that to a whole new level and impress your followers (and we know you are!), make sure to try our Macaron Mickey ice cream hack! You’ll want to head to L’Artisan des Glaces and order a single scoop of your favorite ice cream, then add on an order of two individual macarons in the flavor of your choice. There’s some assembly required, but it’s SO worth it for the photos! Mickey Pretzel And finally, we end with an ode to the Mickey Pretzel. He’s a classic, he won’t melt on you, and he can be dipped in whatever sauce your little heart desires…although we’re partial to plastic cheese. There’s a reason that childfree millennials go nuts over this one, and that’s because it’s a tried and true favorite of the internet. We salute you, Mickey Pretzel, and your Insta-worthy potential to make us look good. Mickey Pretzel! So there you have it folks — the 8 snacks that will help you capture “the” photo in Disney World. Post with any of these babies and you can’t go wrong! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World snack news, updates, and all kinds of fun! Click Here to See Our Must-Get Disney World Dishes for 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. Which snack do YOU think is the most photo-worthy? Tell us in the comments! The post Want to Take "The" Photo in Disney World? Pose With These 8 Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is THE destination for Star Wars fans. Where else can they drink in an alien cantina, build their own droid, and escape the clutches of Kylo Ren! Welcome to Savi’s Workshop Part of the fun is Savi’s Workshop, where Star Wars fans can go to create their own custom lightsaber in an experience they’ll never forget. And if you want to customize your Savi’s lightsaber even further, you can now pick up some new custom hilts! We recently told you about some fun creature hilts available at Disneyland — well, you can now get those hilts at Disney World, too! There’s a Loth Cat Hilt that’s either grinning really big or thinking about eating you for dinner — we’re not sure which. A Loth Cat As you can see, these hilts have a lot of nice carved details. These are actually really nice! There’s also a Rancor Hilt, and we imagine this one might go quickly being that Rancors are having a bit of a resurgence in popularity, thanks to The Book of Boba Fett — Boba Fett has adopted one of these beasties for himself! It’s a RANCOR! Here are what the details on the back of this one look like. Beautiful detailing These hilts are $24.99 each and will fit any Savi’s lightsaber. Although there are plenty in stock today at the Creature Stall in Galaxy’s Edge, if you want to grab one, we suggest heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! If we see any more fun Star Wars accessories, we’ll be sure to let you know. Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News and Details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! We're LIVE at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge PHOTOS: Build Your Own Astromech Droid at the Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run - REVIEW AND TIPS PHOTO TOUR: Don-Okdar's Den of Antiquities PHOTO TOUR: Head Inside Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge With Us! Go INSIDE Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge! See How the Interactive Technology for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Will Blow Your Mind! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a lightsaber from Savi’s Workshop? Let us know in the comments! The post Add A 'Star Wars' Creature To Your Custom Lightsaber At Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has been KILLING it with the desserts lately! Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Pie at Disneyland From this amazing churro creation, a combination of two of our favorite treats, to these giant peanut butter cookies, they’ve been on a roll! We just tried another Disneyland dessert. It’s chilly, it’s covered in chocolate, and it’s customizable? We were definitely in for a treat. We tried the Hand-dipped Frozen Bananas from Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream in Disney California Adventure! These bananas are served cold, and you can choose between dark and milk chocolate, and toppings like: rainbow sprinkles, Mickey’s confetti, crushed peanuts, or crushed waffle cone! Hand Dipped Frozen Banana! This snack is pretty simple, so we weren’t expecting this one to blow us away, but it was really good! The banana was the perfect level of frozen, and the layer of chocolate was super thick! Chocolate and sprinkles on a banana? Yeah, we’ll bite. The Frozen Banana is $5.99, and we would definitely get it again! Next time, we’d probably try one of the different toppings because the sprinkles didn’t add too much flavor, but consider us impressed by this simple Disney treat! Hand-Dipped Frozen Bananas! If you’re looking for a chilly treat in DCA, then check out this Frozen Banana! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest Disney News, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click Here to read our REVIEW of Disneyland’s Lemon Bar Churros! 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 tried these chocolate covered frozen bananas from DCA? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Customizable Frozen Treat is Now at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may have said goodbye to 2021, but Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is still going strong, and we’ll be celebrating through all of 2022 AND into 2023! Cheshire Cafe When the celebration first started last year, we indulged in over 100+ 50th anniversary treats and drinks, but we’re not done yet! Recently, Disney announced that some of those treats would be going away, but also told us that MORE 50th anniversary goodies were coming — and y’all know we got excited about that! So we’re trying one of those new treats RIGHT NOW! The new treats debuted on January 10th, however Cheshire Cafe (along with several other Disney World spots) has been closed recently due to some staffing shortages. That means we haven’t had a chance to try their new 50th anniversary treat yet! Cheshire Cafe Closed But today, Cheshire Cafe was open! First we’re going to need a little explainer for the drink — Disney World initially advertised this drink as the Always Tea Time Slush. But when we checked, the drink was listed as Mad Hatter’s Unbirthday Tea. It says Mad Hatter’s Unbirthday Tea? So we asked a Cast Member who told us this was the same drink. 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, just like the Mad Hatter’s hat! Would the Mad Hatter approve? Okay, we’re going to have to be honest because we’ve tried some other 50th anniversary tea-based slushes here, and well, we weren’t all that impressed with them. So does this one bring anything new to the table? The answer is YES. We liked all the complex flavors in it — it IS sweet, but there’s a lot to love here. That sweet mango flavor comes through, and the sour apple is REALLY sour if you just drink that part by itself. The colors really stand out, too. The key is to mix it up real good with your straw, so all those flavors just kinda’ meld into each other. This helps the sour apple break up the super sweet mango and gives it a great balanced flavor. We did feel the whipped cream was unnecessary, but it mostly acts as a garnish. We hope this one sticks around for warmer weather, because it was a bit cold and rainy for a frozen drink today! The garnish If you’re looking to add a slush to your tea or a tea to your slush (because, hey, we’re ALL mad here!), you can do so for $5.99 at Cheshire Cafe at Magic Kingdom. And we’ll be trying ALL the new 50th anniversary treats, so don’t go anywhere because we’ll be back with MORE reviews! Click Here To See All The 50th Anniversary Snacks We’ve Tried So Far 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 What do you think? Does this tea slushy sound like a hit or a miss to you? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney World Spot is Stepping Up Its Game With a Fun NEW Drink! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some smells that instantly transport you to another time and place. We can pretty much all recognize the distinct yet familiar smell of crayons, and it doesn’t feel like summer until we get our first whiff of fresh-cut grass. In Disney World, they make scent into a SCIENCE! From attractions to parade floats, tasty (and stinky) smells follow you throughout the parks. There’s a pretty memorable scent hanging out in Spaceship Earth! Recently, we asked our readers for their thoughts on the most memorable Disney smell. Here’s what they said! We got some fun and unique answers here, but feel free to share your answers, too! Now let’s take a look at what everyone had to say. Hotel Scents There’s no better feeling than arriving at a Disney World hotel and walking through the lobby. The SMELLS, the sights, the friendly Cast Members…it’s an EXPERIENCE! We had a LOT of responses that listed a Disney resort as the home to their most memorable smell. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is STUNNING! Some people mentioned the Art of Animation Resort, some voted for the Wilderness Lodge, and a few people said Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club resorts. One person also threw out the Caribbean Beach Resort as their choice. But we had quite a few people say that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort had their favorite Disney smell. That Polynesian scent is definitely a classic for a reason! Caribbean Beach has a sunscreen-y tropical smell! One reader shared that the most memorable smell for them was in the bathrooms at Fort Wilderness, replying, “That cleaning fragrance is my favorite!!!” We’ll give this answer points for creativity. Fort Wilderness If you wish you could bottle up the smell of Disney’s hotels and take it home, you’re in luck! After YEARS of waiting, Disney finally released hotel-scented candles. We also did a little research of our own and found some Bath & Body Works candles that smell pretty good! Click here to see 8 Disney Inspired Candles from Amazon Food Scents Being the Disney FOOD Blog, we know a thing or two about what Disney food smells like — and so do our readers! We had a bunch of people vote for popcorn as a memorable Disney World smell, and for good reason! Disney has popcorn stands ALL over the parks so that salty, buttery smell follows you all day. Don’t cry over spilled popcorn! Many readers also named the smell of cookies, cinnamon rolls, and beignets as familiar Disney scents. One person also added Dole Whip to the food smells list! Bad Scents Unfortunately, this list isn’t all sunshine and daisies. There are some pretty bad smells in Disney World, too! And if you can believe it, they’re INTENTIONAL! When you see this, hold your breath! We got some answers like Skunk and gasoline that instantly remind us of all those unpleasant interactions we’ve had in Disney World. If you’ve ever been on the Tomorrowland Speedway attraction or Journey into Imagination with Figment, you know what we’re talking about. Attraction Scents Speaking of attractions, there are plenty of NICE-smelling rides that our readers discussed! Soarin’ Around the World has a TON of smells! Readers commented smells like oranges, cookies, jasmine, and saltwater — all of which can be found on Disney attractions like Soarin’ Around the World, Flight of Passage, the Incredicoaster in Disney California Aventure, and more! You can smell cookies on this ride! Some other readers named some interesting smells like the burning of the library of Alexandria on Spaceship Earth and that smoky gas smell on Dinosaur! There’s a distinct smell when you start your journey on Dinosaur! Finally, our most popular answer was the smell of (bromine) water on Disney’s water rides! Splash Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean both have very distinct water smells that guests seem to LOVE! We must admit, there’s something comforting about that Pirates of the Caribbean smell. Park Scents This last category of smells features things like the pine scent at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and the smell of fresh beignets at New Orleans Square in Disneyland. It smells like Christmas in there! As you can see, we got a WIDE variety of answers, but this list is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the smells in Disney World. Got another smell we didn’t mention? Share it in the comments! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! Disney Is OBSESSED With Your Nose…Here’s HOW! 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 smell? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Disney Smells Our Readers Will NEVER Forget first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As of January 1st, 2022, Disney World’s Magical Express went away forever. And although two services — Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer — are operating paid transportation services to and from Orlando International Airport and Disney World, we’re also interested in the Brightline train that will eventually connect Disney Springs to the airport. ©Brightline We’ve had updates about Brightline’s planned route around Florida, as well as delays in its construction. We even have a general idea of when the construction of the line to Disney World could start. And we’ve now got an update about upcoming test runs of the train! The entire route of the Brightline train will run all the way from Orlando to Miami. According to WESH, test runs will begin on January 18th from West Palm Beach to Cocoa Beach. This is to get drivers familiar with the 130 miles along the route. Currently, the Brightline train only runs from Miami to West Palm Beach. Brightline Train Construction In a news release, Brightline said, “Brightline is beginning the new year with a critical step toward the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando.” ©Brightline Over 150 railroad crossings have been upgraded during Brightline’s construction phase, including half of the crossings in the section — more will be updated this year. The company also indicated that construction on the route to Orlando is now around 70% complete. Potential Routes ©Brightline | Obtained via the Orlando Sentinel Brightline hopes to have this part of the construction done by the end of 2022, with the service beginning in 2023, but the route from the airport to Disney World may not be available until 2026. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for construction updates, so stay tuned for more news! Here Are YOUR First Reactions to the NEW Disney World Airport Transportation 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 consider taking a train from the airport to Disney World in the future? Let us know in the comments! The post BIG Update On the High-Speed Train Route to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

January 16th is the 1 year anniversary of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Hot take: banana-flavored treats are the best fruit-flavored treats This unique Disney Springs spot is famous for its cookies, cakes, coffee, and LINES. Sometimes, you just gotta rope drop a cookie, that’s just the way it goes. Gideon’s puts out a new flavor of goodies every month and January 2022 is all about bananas! We tried their Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie and Banana Nitro Cold Brew, but they just released another banana treat to celebrate their 1st birthday! Today, the bakery released the Gideon’s Banana Flip to celebrate one year at Disney Springs! It’s a light vanilla spongecake wrapped into banana buttercream. It’s only available TODAY at both Gideon’s locations. A banana cake taco? Yes, please! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The banana flip is the latest addition to January’s banana lineup, which is inspired by the travels of Dr. Tobias Brimstone, who’s essentially Disney legend Joe Rohde in a different font. This Gideon’s taco-like treat is sure to go fast, so head over to Disney Springs ASAP if you want to try it! Look familiar? This weekend has been pretty big for Gideon’s Bakehouse! This weekend, they brought back their Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cake that sold out on Saturday! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Well, happy birthday, Gideon’s! Thank you for a year of amazing treats. We’re always so excited to see what you do next! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in Disney food, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see our Review of Gideon’s January Banana Goodies Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried any of Gideon’s January banana-inspired treats? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a New Dessert TACO in Disney World, But You Can Only Get it TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Colder weather and an end to the holiday season have us wishing we were somewhere warm and tropical…like on a Disney cruise maybe? The Disney Magic Disney Cruise Line has five cruise ships — four in operation now and one on its way — that sail to a variety of destinations worldwide. Since we’re not currently on our way to the Bahamas (like we want to be) we’re doing the next best thing and looking at ALL of the restaurants onboard these ships. So whichever ship you’re planning to board soon, you can check out this list to see what kinds of dining options are available! We’re taking a look at ALL of the restaurants onboard all five Disney cruise ships. In this list, several of the restaurants and lounges can be found on more than one cruise ship. If it’s the first time we’re mentioning a restaurant or lounge in this post, we’ll give a full description of that location. For all further mentions (on the other cruise ships), we’ll refer you to that description, in the earlier section. Disney Dream Each of the cruise ships has Rotational Dining, which means that guests rotate between three main restaurants (bringing their wait staff with them) for dinner during their cruise. If a restaurant is part of Rotational Dining, we’ll note that in its description. Other restaurants are available for different mealtimes or as alternatives to the Rotational Dining schedule. Let’s Set Sail! Ready? Let’s get started! Restaurants on the Disney Magic Duck-In Diner (Quick Service) The Duck-In Diner is a quick-service spot that serves Middle Eastern-inspired food like shawarma as well as classic American food like hamburgers and hot dogs. ©Disney It can be found on Deck 9 of the Magic, near the Nephews’ Splash Zone. Pinocchio’s Pizzeria (Quick Service) You can pizza by the slice from this spot, located near Goofy’s Pool on the Magic. ©Disney Options include cheese, pepperoni, vegetarian, or Hawaiian, among other toppings. (This restaurant is also on the Disney Wonder.) Eye Scream Treats (Quick Service) This snack stand is named after Mike Wazowski from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. ©Disney It offers a selection of soft-serve ice cream flavors for you to enjoy while you lounge on the deck. (This spot is also on the Disney Dream and Fantasy.) Frozone Treats (Quick Service) If you want a different kind of refreshing treat, you can visit Frozone Treats (named after the icy hero from The Incredibles). Frozone Treats This stand has a variety of smoothie flavors to choose from. (This stand is also on the Disney Dream and Fantasy.) Preludes (Quick Service) This snack stand is located right outside the Walt Disney Theatre on each of the cruise ships. ©Disney Guests can grab cookies, treats, popcorn, and cocktails here before heading in to watch the film. (This stand is also on the Disney Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy.) Rapunzel’s Royal Table (Table Service; Rotational Dining) This restaurant is themed after the Disney film Tangled. The premise is that you’re invited to Rapunzel’s birthday celebration, which will include visits from Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and the Snuggly Duckling thugs. The dining room is set to look like a ballroom with glowing lanterns to light the tables. ©Disney The food here is described as “American favorites and fresh-food flavors from around the globe.” Some appetizer options are beef and mushroom ravioli, ahi tuna tartar, asparagus and broccoli soup, and smoked salmon salad. Entrées include dishes like pan-seared sea bass, roasted chicken, smoked pork loin, and roasted prime rib. There are also dessert options, a vegetarian menu (with choices like chili-spiced tofu ramen and vegetable-potato crêpes), and a kids’ menu. Animator’s Palate (Table Service; Rotational Dining) The Animator’s Palate restaurant is all about animation. The dining room nods to artists and hand-drawn designs, and guests can watch an “innovative dinner show that celebrates the art of storytelling” while they eat. Animator’s Palate on the Disney Wonder The food here is a fusion of eats from the Pacific Islands, Asia, and California. Dishes include options like wild mushroom risotto, butternut squash soup, Pacific black cod, and Angus beef tenderloin. Animator’s Palate If you’re 21 years or older, you can pay an extra fee to pair your entrée with a wine from the extensive list available. (This restaurant is also on the Disney Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy) Lumiere’s (Table Service; Rotational Dining) This restaurant is themed after Beauty and the Beast, and you’ll get to dine in a room inspired by the grand ballroom from that movie. Atrium leading to Lumiere’s Besides the rotational dinners, Lumiere’s is also open for breakfast and lunch, and the tables are open-seating at that time. Breakfast options include French toast, omelets, pancakes, crêpes, and more. Lunch is served as a three-course meal with options like grilled chicken, barbecue pork ribs, and herb-crusted fish. Lumiere’s Enchanted Rose Dinner is a four-course meal, with American and French dishes. Appetizers include a mushroom tart, french onion soup, or duck confit. Some entrée options are roasted duck breast, three-cheese lobster macaroni, or “Lumiere’s” seared sea bass. A dessert menu is also available. Palo (Table Service) Palo is an adults-only restaurant with a semi-formal dress code. Meals here are not included with the cost of your cruise. The cost for a meal at brunch or dinner is $45 per person. Palo The entrées available as part of the prix fixe dinner include Italian dishes like butternut agnolotti, seared sea scallops on celery root puree, and piquant dover sole (fileted table side). (This restaurant is also on the Disney Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy.) Royal Court Royal Tea (Dining Experience) This is a special dining experience that requires advanced reservations. Kids ages 3 to 12 can have a tea party with Disney princesses, which includes entertainment, a selection of herbal teas, and a two-course meal. The meal includes one sweet and one savory course. Lady Chamomile Brings the Royal Court Royal Tea to Life ©Disney The experience costs $220 each for children and $69 for the adults who accompany them. (This experience is also available on the Disney Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy) Lounges Fathoms (adults only after nightfall): an ocean-themed club that serves cocktails while guests watch comedy shows, enter a game show, or take part in karaoke. Entrance to Fathoms A few specialty drinks here include the Blue Tang (Grey Goose citrus vodka, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, a sugared rim—and a souvenir glow-cube, Anemone (No 3 London Dry Gin, freshly-muddled citrus medley with a layer of mango puree plus a Champagne topper), and The Black Pearl (Crown Royal, Drambuie and cola). Fathoms Seating Keys (adults only after nightfall): This piano bar has live performances of famous songs, such as the music from Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Billy Joel, and Elton John. It’s themed after the golden age of Hollywood. They’re serving up a selection of beer, cocktails, champagne, and wine. ©Disney Promenade Lounge (adults only after nightfall): Promenade Lounge has entertainment for the whole family during the day (like bingo, dance parties, and interactive games) and live music in the evenings. The full-service bar has beer, wine, and cocktails for an additional fee. There are also complimentary snacks like nachos with guacamole. ©Disney D Lounge (also found on the Disney Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy): D Lounge is a colorful space with family-friendly entertainment like karaoke and trivia. There’s a full bar with wine and cocktail options as well as nonalcoholic drinks like soda and fruit smoothies. ©Disney Cove Café (also found on the Disney Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy; adults only): This lounge is meant to exude “laid-back sophistication” and “tropical bliss.” It serves specialty drinks, coffee, and tea during the day. You can find cocktails, wine, and light bites here in the evenings. ©Disney O’Gills Pub (also found on the Disney Fantasy; adults only after nightfall): O’Gills is a tribute to Irish pubs, with dark wood decor and comfortable seats. Live sports play on television screens here, and you can also enjoy some board games. There’s a wide selection of beers, including Irish ales, stouts, and pilsners. Specialty drinks and cocktails are also available. O’Gills recommends trying the red lager and Irish Cream. Lounge seating in dark greens and woods. Signals (also found on the Disney Wonder; adults only): This bar is located in the Quiet Cove, which means there are no kids allowed in the area. Signals It serves mixed drinks and cocktails. Restaurants on the Disney Wonder Pete’s Boiler Bites (Quick Service) Pete’s Boiler Bites serves traditional American food that you can grab fast. ©Disney You can choose from various burgers, tacos, hot dogs, and more Daisy’s De-Lites (Quick Service) Daisy’s De-Lites is for anyone looking for a healthier snack between meals. ©Disney Options here include salads, sandwiches, wraps, and fruit. Tiana’s Place (Table Service; Rotational Dining) Tiana’s Place is inspired by The Princess and the Frog with live jazz music and a festive atmosphere. Tiana’s Place on Disney Wonder The menu includes Louisiana-inspired Creole and Cajun eats. You can get shrimp jambalaya, gumbo, Cajun-spiced seabass, among other entrées. Triton’s (Table Service; Rotational Dining) This restaurant is named after Ariel’s father from The Little Mermaid. Breakfast and lunch options include dishes like scrambled eggs, hash browns, chicken, and North Atlantic whitefish. Triton’s Dinner is a four-course meal with appetizers (like duck confit or French onion soup), entrées (like lobster macaroni, lamb shank, and roasted duck breast) and dessert. Triton’s on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship There are several more restaurant options that can be found on the Disney Wonder as well as other Disney cruise ships, including the Royal Court Royal Table, Animator’s Palate, Palo, Pinocchio’s Pizzeria, Eye Scream Treats, and Preludes. For more detail, see the Disney Magic section. Lounges French Quarter Lounge (adults only after nightfall): This spot is themed after the French Quarter in New Orleans, with wrought iron details and imagery from Disney’s Princess and the Frog. You can listen to live music while you snack on beignets and drink specialty beverages at this location. ©Disney Crown & Fin Pub (adults only after nightfall): The Crown & Fin looks like a classic British pub with leather furniture and a red tin ceiling. There are nods to Disney movies set in England like Peter Pan and 101 Dalmatians. The bar has lager and ale, including more than 14 beers on tap. You can also choose a glass of wine or a cocktail. Crown & Fin Pub Cadillac Lounge (adults only after nightfall): The Cadillac Lounge reminds us of the swanky 1950s cars, with chrome accents and vinyl-covered barstools. This spot has a live piano performer and guest vocalists. You can order from a full bar here, with selections of beer, cocktails, champagne, and wine. Cadillac Lounge Azure (adults only after nightfall): This lounge has a subtle ocean theme, with decor that’s patterned after shells, coral, and other ocean life. This spot serves beer, wine, and cocktails. Some of their recommendations include the Azure (Kissui vodka, sparkling MIO sake, Patrón Citrónge, lime juice, guava juice) and Elderbubble (Absolut Raspberri, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur and Moët & Chandon Imperial). ©Disney Other Lounges: Aside from these lounges, you can also find the Cove Café, D Lounge, and Signals lounges (described in the Disney Magic section) on the Disney Wonder. Restaurants on the Disney Dream Flo’s Café (Quick Service) Flo’s Café is actually three counter-service restaurants in one: Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill, and Fillmore’s Favorites. They’re all inspired by the Pixar movie Cars. ©Disney You can get pizza slices, hamburgers, chicken, salad, and more. (This restaurant is also available on the Disney Fantasy.) Senses Juice Bar (Quick Service) Senses Juice Bar is located near the Senses Spa & Salon. ©Disney They’re serving up blended drinks made with fresh fruit and veggies, and you can also get extra vitamin or protein infusions in your drink. (This restaurant is also available on the Disney Fantasy.) Enchanted Garden (Table Service; Rotational Dining) This restaurant is designed to look like an Arboretum in Versailles, complete with white trellises and fountains. Enchanted Garden Breakfast options include Mickey waffles, omelets, scrambled eggs, and hash browns (among other things). For lunch, you can grab salads, burgers, fish, pizza, and more. Inside the Disney Cruise Ship Fantasy For dinner, this spot specializes in market-fresh ingredients. Some of the appetizers include lobster ravioli, Ahi tuna and avocado tower, and curried carrot and apple soup. Entrées like pork tenderloin, sea bass, and marjoram-scented organic chicken are available. (This restaurant is also available on the Disney Fantasy.) Royal Palace (Table Service; Rotational Dining) The dining room is inspired by Disney Princess movies and designed to make guests feel like royalty. ©Disney Like the other rotational dining restaurants, this spot has some options for breakfast and lunch available, including French toast, scrambled eggs, and barbecued pork ribs. The dinner menu is inspired by French cuisine, with French onion soup and avocado citrus salad as two of the appetizer options. Entrée choices include angus grilled beef tenderloin, Dijon-crusted lamb, and other dishes. Remy (Table Service; Adults Only) Remy is a luxurious restaurant that’s just for the adults. This restaurant serves fine French dishes created by Chef Scott Hunnel (the chef who created Victoria & Albert’s at Disney World) and advising Chef Arnaud Lallement. Remy on the Disney Cruise Line A prix fixe dinner costs $125 per person; Remy Champagne Brunch is $75 per person; Remy Dessert Experience is $60 per person; Petites Assiettes de Remy is $50 per person; and the Remy Wine Pairing Experience is $105 per person. Reservations are highly recommended for this spot. (This restaurant is also available on the Disney Fantasy.) The Disney Dream also has Royal Court Royal Tea, Animator’s Palate, Palo, Eye Scream Treats, Frozone Treats, and Preludes. Descriptions for these restaurants can be found in the Disney Magic section. Lounges Currents (also found on the Disney Fantasy; adults only): This lounge is located way up on Deck 13. It serves cocktails and specialty drinks. ©Disney Skyline (also found on the Disney Fantasy; adults only): The Skyline lounge has large “windows” that show skylines from various cities around the world. The view will change during your visit, so it’s like you’re sightseeing at super speed. This bar specializes in hand-crafted cocktails, with flavors inspired by famous cities. Skyline District Lounge (adults only): This piano bar is designed to be cozy and futuristic at the same time, with comfortable chairs to lounge in. You can order beers, cocktails, frozen drinks, whiskey, wine, and more at the bar. Other specialty drinks and mocktails are also available. ©Disney Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar (adults only): Pink is designed to look like the inside of a Champagne bottle. You can order Champagne, Champagne cocktails, sparkling wines, mixed drinks, single-malt whiskeys and cognac. Partially Furnished Pink on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship Vista Café (also found on the Disney Fantasy): This is an art deco cafe that serves coffee and pastries in the morning. Or you can visit in the evening to grab a post-dinner cocktail. ©Disney Pub 687 (adults only after nightfall): This sports bar shows games on large TVs and also hosts family activities during the day. Available drinks include draft beers, cocktails, mixed drinks, spirits, Champagne, and wine. It also has signature “Beercktails,” which are blends of beer, spirits, and fruit juices. ©Disney Meridian (also found on the Disney Fantasy; adults only): This lounge is inspired by early ships, with heavy wood and leather decor. You can order from a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. There are also specialty martinis and after-dinner liqueurs on the menu. ©Disney Bon Voyage (also found on the Disney Fantasy; adults only): This bar is inspired by the art deco era. You can grab cocktails, coffee, juices, and soda from the bar. ©Disney The Disney Dream also has the Cove Café and D Lounge, which are described in the Disney Magic section since these lounges appear on several different cruise ships. Restaurants on the Disney Fantasy Sweet on You (Quick Service) Sweet on You is hosted by Minnie Mouse and has all kinds of sweet treats for the family to enjoy. Disney Cruise Line You can choose from 20 hand-crafted gelato flavors, 16 ice cream flavors, 32 toppings, milkshakes and signature sundaes. But if you don’t want a chilly treat, you can check out the cookies, candies, cupcakes, and chocolates as well. Royal Court (Table Service; Rotational Dining) The Royal Court restaurant is all about Disney royalty, with furniture and decorations inspired by Disney princess movies like Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. Royal Court on the Disney Fantasy You can get breakfast and lunch here, with classic dishes like French toast, omelets, and crêpes for breakfast. Lunch is a three-course meal with French and American food choices. Royal Court Entrance Dinner is part of the rotational dining on the Disney Fantasy. It’s a four-course meal with appetizers like duck breast, spinach soufflé, and shrimp cocktail. Entrées include grilled beef tenderloin, lobster medallions, wild boar tenderloin, and more. Dining room You can also find Remy, Flo’s Café, Enchanted, and Senses Juice Bar on this ship, which are all described in the Disney Dream section of this post. Other restaurants include Royal Court Royal Table, Animator’s Palate, Palo, Eye Scream Treats, Frozone Treats, and Preludes, which you can find descriptions of in the Disney Magic section, since these spots can be found on multiple Disney cruise ships. Lounges La Piazza (adults only): La Piazza is inspired by Italian cities and plazas. You can order cocktails from the bar here, which nod to Italian flavors. La Piazza Some of the recommendations include a Campari cocktail, a fizzy prosecca Bellini, or a real Italian espresso. La Piazza This ship also has various lounges described in the Disney Dream section, including Currents, Skyline, Vista Café, Meridian, and Bon Voyage. The Cove Café, D Lounge, and O’Gills Pub are on the Disney Fantasy as well, and these spots are described in the Disney Magic section. Restaurants on the Disney Wish Marceline Market (Quick Service) Marceline Market is a spot inspired by international marketplaces all over the world with 10 food stations (each themed to a Disney animated film), and a cafe-style beverage bar in the center. ©Disney At each station, menus will feature specials that change throughout the voyage, including seafood, comfort foods, bakery items, classic American dishes, vegetarian options, soups, salads, and more! The Marceline Market will be a “walk-around” style of dining for breakfast and lunch, and then the market will be converted to table service for dinner. Find out more about the Marceline Market here! Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods (Quick Service) Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods will be located on one of the upper decks of the Wish with several different restaurants including Mickey’s Smokestack Barbecue, Donald’s Cantina, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill, and Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream. Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods ©Disney Did you know these spots include Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever quick-service barbecue and Mexican-inspired spots?! Click here to find out more about the Festival of Foods! Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure (Table Service) Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is Disney’s first-ever Frozen-inspired restaurant — and it promises TONS of fun! Guests will attend Anna and Kristoff’s engagement party, which is catered by Oaken’s “Hearty Party Planning Service… and Sauna” and features plenty of live performances. ©Disney The “theatrical dining experience” lets you interact with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf — and you’ll encounter some pretty cool special effects! As for the food? It’s “world-class cuisine” with Nordic influences. Sounds exciting! Learn More About Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure! Worlds of Marvel (Table Service) You’ve heard all about Disney’s first Frozen restaurant…but how about its first Marvel restaurant? Worlds of Marvel will be Disney’s “most ambitious dining experience ever.” It puts YOU right in the middle of your own superhero adventure! ©Disney You’ll play a big part in an interactive Avengers mission…with a surprise appearance by an “infamous foe!” While you live out your Marvel dreams, you’ll munch on food inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That includes dishes based off of Wakanda, Sokovia, and New York City! Pudding We love the idea of an “attraction” combined with a meal. We’ll keep ya posted as we hear more details! Learn More About Worlds of Marvel! 1923 (Table Service) The third restaurant is 1923, and it takes guests on a journey through the evolution of animation! Named after the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, 1923 will serve up California eats that are light, fresh, and flavorful. ©Disney While you eat, you’ll be surrounded by over 1,000 props and pieces of artwork, showing how The Walt Disney Company came to be what it is today. And as a tribute to the men who started it all, you’ll dine in either the Walt or Roy Disney room! Salad This Hollywood-inspired restaurant will be elegant with “a dash of Disney whimsy.” We can’t wait to try it for ourselves! Learn More About 1923! The Rose (Table Service; Adults Only) Adults will also be able to experience a suite of 3 adult-exclusive dining experiences inspired by Beauty and the Beast! While Disney hasn’t revealed too many details on these areas just yet, we do know that there will be a spot called The Rose to sip on a before or after-dinner cocktail. The Rose will be located at the entrance of Palo Steakhouse and Enchante). ©Disney The Rose will have an extensive collection of wines and liquors. According to Disney, at The Rose “guests will also indulge in a special menu of gourmet amuse-bouche and small plates from the Enchanté galley, curated by Chef Lallement.” Palo Steakhouse (Table Service; Adults Only) Another signature spot will be Palo Steakhouse, inspired by Cogsworth. Palo Steakhouse will also feature “A private dining room will be available for more intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests.” ©Disney What will be on the menu? According to Disney, “guests will choose from a selection of exquisite Italian dishes and the world’s best steaks, from the most elite American prime cuts to melt-in-your-mouth Australian wagyu to succulent Japanese Kobe and Miyazaki beefs.” There will also be Italian wines and craft beers available. ­For dessert, Palo’s signature chocolate souffle will be available! Enchanté (Table Service; Adults Only) Adults will also get to dine over at Enchanté, inspired by Lumière! Enchanté will be the ship’s most elegant dining experience, featuring a gourmet menu by three-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. It’s just what Lumière would want! ©Disney There will be “two intimate dining areas and [a] private 10-seat dining room.” What will be on the menu here? According to Disney, “the menu will feature superior products and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world to create an exceptional ensemble of international dishes.” These spaces will all be part of an adult-only retreat located on the upper deck of the ship. Disney has also noted that Palo Steakhouse and Enchante will be “joined by an outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean.” We’ll keep you posted as we learn more! Lounges Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge (adults only after nightfall): This is a family-friendly watering hole by day…but by night it “jumps to lightspeed” to become an adult-only space! It’ll serve up “signature beverages inspired by the films,” and you’ll also get a chance to participate in interactive tasting experiences. ©Disney There’s a lot of cool tech going into this lounge. The virtually-enhanced space will transport guests through hyperspace to iconic Star Wars locales like Tatooine, Batuu, and more. You’ll watch sensational scenes through a panoramic viewport! ©Disney Disney also hinted at some “robotic magic” here but hasn’t released any more details. But boy are we excited to find out what that means! Learn More About Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge! Keg & Compass: Keg & Compass is a classic Disney Cruise line pub with inspiration from the architectural style of a late 1800s Norwegian sailor’s map room and the rich folklore of Norse seafaring. Keg & Compass © Disney This spot will be a great location to watch live sports, news, and major broadcast events while sipping on a specialized selection of beers (including three custom craft brews available exclusively aboard the Disney Wish!), liquors, wines, and cocktails. Check out more about Keg & Compass! Click here! Nightengale’s: Nightingale’s is a piano bar inspired by the rendition of “Sing Sweet Nightingale” sung in Cinderella. It will sit just off of the lobby and act as somewhat of an extension of the fairytale-inspired Grand Hall. Nightengale’s © Disney Expect an extensive menu of fine wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Want to see more about Nightingale’s? Click here! The Bayou: Adults have also got The Bayou, an informal lounge themed to (You guessed it!) The Princess and the Frog! And, big plus, this spot will feature live entertainment and musical performances! The Bayou ©Disney As for the offerings, we’ll be sipping and snacking on creative cocktails, specialty coffees, and signature beignets. To see more about this spot, click here! Honorable Mentions Note that all of the Disney cruise ships also offer room service (included in the cost of your cruise) and menus at the Cabanas. Cabanas breakfast Keep following DFB for more updates and info as you plan your upcoming Disney vacation! Click Here to Learn Amazing Secrets About the Disney Cruise Line What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which restaurant do you want to try first? Let us know in the comments! The post An Overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts officially kicked off this weekend in Disney World! The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts There has been a TON for guests to enjoy at the festival so far, including awesome food, exclusive entertainment, and, of course, plenty of Disney-inspired artwork available to buy! There are so many incredible pieces to pick from, but this weekend, we spotted work from one artist that quickly shot to the top of our must-have list. It’s no secret that we absolutely LOVE Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. This spot is known for its GIANT cookies and cake slices, as well as its unique atmosphere and decor. Gideon’s Bakehouse Once you step inside Gideon’s you’ll spot plenty of mysterious characters that appear on portraits on the wall, merchandise, and packaging. Gideon’s Bakehouse If you’ve ever wanted to recreate the Gideon’s vibe in your own home, now’s your chance. Artwork from Mr. Eyes, the artist behind the pieces at Gideon’s, is available for purchase at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Bring Some Gideon’s Atmosphere Home with You! On Instagram, Mr. Eyes shared that 100 signed and numbed prints of Barnaby Blackwell will be available at the festival starting this weekend. ©mr.eyes.art Don’t mind us, we’re just imagining transforming our home into a Gideon’s-inspired masterpiece! We’ll continue to share updates about all the fun things we find at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, so stay tuned for the latest news! BEST of the FEST! What to Eat and Drink at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! 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 EPCOT festival is your favorite? Share with us in the comments! The post Take Home a Piece of One of Our FAVORITE Disney World Spots! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the holidays, the airlines have been hit hard by flight cancellations, with many flights being canceled due to weather. Orlando International Airport Although wintry weather might not affect the Orlando area or Disney World directly, it can affect those traveling from certain areas of the U.S. to and from the resort. And today, if you’re coming from or heading to the East Coast, you’ll want to make sure you check your flight status ASAP because many flights are getting canceled due to weather. According to WESH, airlines have canceled 2,000 flights today due to a winter storm that is currently set to bash the East Coast with rain, sleet, and snow. Orlando International Airport One airline affected by cancellations is American Airlines — after pre-emptively canceling 90 flights yesterday, it canceled 1,100 today. Many of these cancellations are at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where 90 percent of flights have been canceled. Note that passengers with canceled flights on American will be able to rebook without a fee. Other airlines are also canceling flights: Southwest has canceled 164 flights, while Delta has canceled 153 flights. Orlando International Airport Many other airlines will have delays because of the weather, so if you’re flying today, be sure to check with your airline on your flight’s status. If your flight is canceled, contact your airline immediately to make other arrangements. And keep in mind that there could be issues at Orlando International Airport today due to bad weather in that region — the airport has warned that severe weather could affect both flights and baggage delivery. We’ll keep you updated when we get more information, but for now, if you’re flying today, keep checking with your airline on those flights! Here’s What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled 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 recently affected by a flight delay or cancellation? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Airlines Cancel 2,000 Flights Today Due To Weather first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World changes…like a LOT. EPCOT We’re getting new attractions, restaurants, and offerings in the parks, not to mention the technology updates and merchandise and everything else. It’s to the point where if you haven’t been in five years, you might not even recognize parts of the park! And Disney World gets criticized a lot for the changes they make, but what are some changes that fans actually like? Today we discuss. Recently we put out a poll on Twitter to see what our followers think are some actually GOOD changes that Disney World has made in the past few years. We got quite a few responses! And honestly, some of them were pretty shocking. So, without further ado, here are the most popular answers! Cavalcades One that was mentioned quite a bit was the addition of character cavalcades to the parks when they reopened. Now, instead of heading to a dozen different meet-and-greets around the park or staking out a spot an hour in advance for the parade, you can see your favorite Disney pals riding through the parks intermittently! The flotillas are a great addition to Animal Kingdom Now, the Festival of Fantasy parade is set to come back in 2022, so we’re not sure how that will affect Magic Kingdom’s cavalcades (although we hope they stick around), but cavalcades have been really great for the other three parks that didn’t have parades before the pandemic. We definitely don’t mind if Disney wants to keep these in rotation! Mobile Ordering Over the past few years, Mobile Ordering has become very big in Disney World. Now, instead of walking up to a counter and ordering your food, you can place your order through the My Disney Experience app on your phone. You simply select a pickup time, choose what you want to eat, pay through the app, and voila, your food will be ready for you when it’s time to eat! Mobile order is a lot more common in Disney World now! This service was optional before COVID hit, but now it’s pretty mandatory in quick service restaurants both at the parks and resorts. Some places still don’t have it available, but it’s generally regarded as the easiest way to get your food. But what if you have dietary restrictions, want to pay with cash, or aren’t using a smartphone? Don’t worry, they’ll usually have a register open just for you! Learn all about Mobile Order here! Mobile Checkout And speaking of things that you can do on your phone, many of our readers noted that they love the new Mobile Checkout feature that is being offered in some Disney World gift shops. Instead of waiting in line at the registers, you can scan and bag your items yourself! It’s offered in several stores now! It’s not available in all stores yet, but you’ll find it in some of the big ones like Creations Shop and World of Disney. It can be a HUGE time saver if you’re visiting on one of those particularly busy days. Changes in Security If you visited Disney World pre-pandemic, then you know how tedious security could be, with individual bag checks for every single guest. If you hopped in the wrong line, you could be stuck for quite a while waiting to get into the park. The new security is all over Disney World! Thankfully, when the parks reopened, they swapped over to high-tech scanners instead. Now, you simply walk through with all your belongings. If the scanner beeps, you’ll be pulled to the side for an individual search, but otherwise, you’re good to go! It saves SO much time. Updates in EPCOT In the past few years, EPCOT has had some BIG changes. The entire middle of the park has been under construction for the park-wide transformation, and so far, we’ve gotten quite a bit of excitement out of it. First of all, there’s a new gift shop, the Creations Shop, along with an updated version of Club Cool. There’s a lot going on in EPCOT! The France Pavilion got expanded to include La Crêperie de Paris and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Space 220 arrived next door to Mission: SPACE. And on top of all that, the entrance area got a makeover, complete with a glowy new makeover to Spaceship Earth. Our readers were pretty vocal about how much they’ve enjoyed EPCOT’s “glow up,” so we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the future. Disney Genie+ Okay, okay BEFORE you get out your torches and pitchforks and start rioting — we were actually shocked by how many of our followers answered this one! Several readers said that they preferred it to FastPass+ and that they were glad the old system was gone. Disney Genie+ has arrived in the parks! Some also mentioned the Individual Attraction Selections, noting that it was a good way to get your must-do rides done. And others shared that they like not having to plan so much in advance — nowadays you can book your ride choices day-of instead of 60 days before your trip. If you’re a last-minute kind of person, it might be right up your alley. (Of course, if you can get past the price tag.) Lightning Lanes are the new FastPass lines So those are some of the changes that our readers actually LIKED in Disney World recently. We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any more changes that come soon, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn About MORE Changes 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. What change did you actually like in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Changes Disney World Fans Kinda...Sorta Like first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although Florida is “The Sunshine State,” it still often sees its share of bad weather. Not only do thunderstorms seem to come out of nowhere (and disappear just as fast), but occasionally, severe weather can be an issue. It’s a rainy day at EPCOT That’s why it’s important to always be weather aware if you’re planning on making a trip to Disney World. And today is one of those days you’ll need to check the forecast often if you’re headed to the parks (especially if you have plans to ride an attraction that will shut down due to weather). This morning, the National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for the Orlando area, including Disney World, due to a threat of high winds and the potential for hail — that statement has since expired. However, according to Weather.com, there is also a Wind Advisory in effect for the area until 7PM EST. We’ll keep an eye on the conditions and let you know if and when it affects Disney World, so stay tuned for more updates! Here’s Why You’re Going to Need LAYERS if You’re Traveling to Disney World Next Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Disney World during bad weather? Tell us about it in the comments! The post NEWS: Here's How Bad Weather Could Impact Your Trip To Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In October of 2021, Disney introduced Disney Genie and Genie+, a new way of navigating the Disney Parks. The Genie+ service is $15 a day and allows you to reserve a spot in the Lightning Lane of specific attractions. Disney Genie is the free version that can assist with your day by recommending rides, restaurants, and more! Disney Genie+ can be a big help if you use it right! With any change that comes to the Disney parks, there are gonna be people who love it, and people who hate it (as well as a couple people who don’t really have a strong opinion on it, but for the most part, Disney fans are pretty passionate. We saw what happened with the Figment buckets.) If you have thoughts on Genie+ that you need the Disney execs to hear RIGHT NOW, then you’re in luck! This Disney Genie survey popped up for us recently in the My Disney Experience app, after clicking into the service earlier that day. Genie has garnered some mixed reactions, but it looks like Disney wants to check in and see what guests are thinking. The questions are about the recommended itinerary plan that Genie customizes for you, and how well it works. ©Disney Disney wanted to make sure that the attractions that you selected as your top picks are actually showing up in the itinerary that they recommend for you. ©Disney Disney Genie can seem scary, but once you get into it, it’s not too bad. We’ve created guides upon guides on how to use the platform so you can optimize your time in the Disney parks! We have a printable that you can use, a 500 word summary, and videos explaining what we’ve learned! We’re always staying up to date on all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! A FULL Guide to Using the FREE Version of Disney Genie! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about Disney Genie and Genie+? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Asks Guests About Disney Genie in a Pop-Up Survey first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan is coming back to the parks! Disney Dining Plan Shirt So far Disney has shared that the Dining Plan will be coming back at an undisclosed time in the future. Disney hasn’t really announced too many details about the return of these plans just yet, which leaves us with a LOT of questions. Most importantly — what will the Dining Plan options look like when they return? Since we can’t quite see into the future yet, we thought we’d take a little trip in our imaginary time machine to the past (*cue wind chime flashback music*). What changes has the Dining Plan seen since it was introduced? And could more changes be in store for our old friend the Disney Dining Plan? Here’s what we know. The Basics If you’re new to the Disney Dining Plan scene, there’s a lot to catch up on! 50s Prime Time Cafe in Hollywood Studios You can read about all four of the past Disney Dining Plan options here to get some background info on what Disney’s most recent Dining Plan situation was. Click Here to Read About All Four Disney Dining Plan Options. For just a quick summary, before the suspension of the Dining Plan there were four options: the Quick Service Plan, the Standard Dining Plan, Disney Dining Plan Plus, and the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. Each plan came with a combination of credits for Quick Service and/or Table Service meals. There were snacks included in the plans as well, in addition to a resort refillable mug for each guest. Guests could use the refillable mug to get sodas or hot beverages at their resort. Cupcakes Basically, the Disney Dining Plan is a way to pre-pay for your food and drinks before you get to Disney World. You would pay the set amount for your plan and receive the appropriate number of credits associated with that plan. Then, you could redeem those credits throughout your trip to cover the costs of your food. So instead of paying for that Quick Service meal during your trip, you’d just redeem a quick service credit you had already paid for ahead of time. Easy peasy, right? Importantly, Disney Dining Plans were only available as an add-on for Disney Vacation Packages, meaning you must be staying on a Vacation Package at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel and you must have purchased at least one ticket per person. Ronto Wrap The Disney Dining Plan was first introduced at Disney World back in 2005! Since then, it’s had a lot of changes. Let’s take a look at them here. The Scale of the Dining Plan One of the biggest changes has been how much the Dining Plan program has grown! When the Disney Dining Plan was first introduced in 2005, there was only one plan offered. Guests could add it to their Disney hotel reservations to pre-pay for meals and snacks. Watermelon Margarita and Shrimp Tacos Original Dining Plan: Here’s what the original dining plan featured. 1 Table Service Meal — appetizer, entree, dessert, a nonalcoholic beverage, and the tip 1 Counter Service Meal — entree, dessert, and a nonalcoholic beverage 1 Snack — Most snacks $5 or cheaper qualified as a “snack” category for the Disney Dining Plan There was an option to trade 2 table service meals for 1 Signature Dining Experience or 1 Disney Dinner Show. A signature dining experience basically means a fancy restaurant at Disney World, like California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Only select restaurants fall under that category. Cali-Grilled Angus Cheeseburger In the years between 2005 and 2020, several different dining plan options were added and things were rearranged. Desserts were largely removed from Quick Service meals on most plans, and appetizers were removed from most Table Service meals (dependant on your plan level). In past years, like 2015, there were things called Premium and Platinum Disney Dining Plan options. Dining Plans Most Recently (2020): Prior to the pandemic shutdowns and the suspension of the Dining Plan, there were four options for Disney Dining Plans. You could get different plans that ranged from the quick-service plan that offered two quick service meals per day (plus other things) to the Deluxe plan with a possible three table-service meals each day. Tusker House Lunch We won’t go into FULL detail for each of the plans, but here’s a quick breakdown of what each plan included per day (you can click the links to learn more about each plan): Quick Service Plan — 2 quick service meals with beverages, 2 snacks, 1 resort refillable mug Standard Dining Plan — 1 quick service meal and 1 table service meal (entree and dessert or family-style/buffet meal) with beverages, 2 snacks, 1 resort refillable mug Disney Dining Plan Plus — 2 meals per day of any combination of quick service or table service (entree and dessert or family-style/buffet meal) with beverages, 2 snacks, 1 resort refillable mug Deluxe Dining Plan — 3 table service (appetizer, entree, and dessert or family-style/buffet meal)or quick service meals with beverages, 2 snacks, 1 resort refillable mug Note that certain specialty beverages were included in the most recent plans, including select alcoholic beverages for those 21 and older. Yep, that’s a hot dog topped with funnel cake alright. Just by taking a look at the one original plan versus the 4 most recent plans, it’s clear that the scale of the Disney Dining Plan overall has changed. Over the years, these various plans have been added to the available offerings. Most recently, the Disney Dining Plan Plus was added for 2020. Not only have the number of Dining Plan options increased, but the plans themselves feature unique options and are more customizable, allowing guests to pick the one that best suits their need. Having more options can help make the Dining Plan appeal to a wider variety of people visiting Disney. Roast Beef Au Jus We’ll be breaking down the differences of what’s included with each credit in a second. But here are some BIG overall differences between the old plan and the most recent ones. The new plans include two snacks per day instead of just one like the original plan, and Disney also added a resort refillable mug to each plan, which guests can use to get soda and hot drinks at their resort. However, the most recent plans generally did not include appetizers for table service meals, unless you went with the Deluxe Dining Plan. In a way, the second snack has essentially replaced that appetizer. Note you DO get an appetizer on the Deluxe plan. Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons at California Grill It’s also important to note that the Dining Plan no longer includes gratuity for table service meals, so that’s something you’ll have to pay for during your trip. So overall the past few years have resulted in a Dining Plan that has more options and more customization to fit your needs. Click Here to Read More About the Disney Dining Plan Plus Option We know there are MORE options for the Dining Plan, but how do the prices for these compare to the original plan? Prices Another one of the changes we’ve seen over the last 16 years of the Disney Dining Plan is the change in price. And, as you might imagine, these have all been price INCREASES. 2005 The first Disney Dining Plan cost $35/night for adults and $10/night for kids. Really, it was a pretty good deal that would likely save you money if you used it for all the meals offered in the plan. Croissant Amandes We’ve seen a price increase in the Dining Plans almost every year since then. We’ll focus on some of the more recent years. 2010 In 2010, the prices for the Quick Service Plan were $31.99/night for adults and $9.99/night for kids. At the time there was also a Plus (Basic) Dining Plan which cost $41.99/night for adults and $11.99/night for kids (regular season ); and $46.99/night for adults and $12.99/night for children (peak season). The Deluxe Plan was $71.99/night for adults and $20.99/night for kids. The Ohana Noodles with the Chicken, Kielbasa, and Broccolini! Note that the Disney Dining Plan Plus was introduced in 2020, so we don’t have prices for that plan until more recently! Note that what was included in these plans was also a bit different than what was included in the most recent plans, so that’s something to keep in mind. For example, the quick service plan included 2 quick service meals and 2 snacks per person per day (no resort refillable mug and no alcoholic beverages). 2013 Moving up to 2013, the Quick Service Plan was $37.58/night for adults and $14.32/night for kids. The Standard Plan was $55.59/night for adults and $17.16/night for kids (value and regular season); and $56.94/night for adults and $18.16/night for kids (peak season). A Ronto Wrap The Deluxe Plan was $99.97/night for adults and $26.84/night for kids (value and regular season); and $102.27/night for adults and $28.91/night for kids (peak season). 2016 In 2016, prices for the dining plan increased at the early part of the year. For purposes of this article, we’ll focus on the higher prices that were put in place as of March 9th, 2016. At that time, the Quick Service Plan was $44.13/night for adults and $19.04/night for kids. The Standard Plan was $63.70/night for adults and $23.85/night for kids. The Deluxe Plan was $115.08/night for adults and $35.49/night for kids. Le Cellier Steakhouse You’ll note that by this point, price differences for the standard plan for regular/value season vs. peak season were done away with and a single price was instead utilized for the entire year. 2020 As you can see, prices have risen pretty steadily over the past few years. Here’s the breakdown of the Disney Dining Plan prices as of 2020: Quick Service: $55/night for adults, $26/night for kids Standard Dining Plan: $78.01/night for adults, $30.51/night for kids Disney Dining Plan Plus: $94.61/night for adults, $35.01/night for kids Deluxe Dining Plan: $119/night for adults, $47.50/night for kids Sanaa Bread Service Although the prices tend to rise just a little bit at a time year after year (generally a few dollars’ difference each year), the change from 2005 to 2020 is substantial! The Quick Service Plan is now about $20 more per adult than the original Dining Plan (which gave you more food!). The original Dining Plan was closer to the Standard Dining Plan, however, in terms of including a table-service and quick-service option. If you compare those plans, the price increase is even steeper — a difference of $43.01 between 2005 and 2020. But the plans featured different benefits. The original plan had fewer snacks and didn’t include the resort refillable mug or the option for adults 21 and older to get select alcoholic beverages included in the plan. But the original plan did include an appetizer and gratuity for table-service meals, which aren’t included in the Standard Plan now. So it seems like the offerings for each plan have shuffled around as the price rises steadily. Mickey Ice Cream Bar The steady and frequent price increases have meant that in the Dining Plan’s short 16-year lifespan, it’s grown to be quite a bit more expensive than the original plan. Though the prices have gone up, some Dining Plan perks have grown/changed as well like we noted with the change in the refillable mug and as we’ll discuss with other perks below. Let’s see what the changes have been over the years as far as what you get for each credit in the plan. What’s Offered for Each Credit There are three kinds of credits for dining plans: snack credits, quick service credits, and table service credits. Dole Whip counts as a snack credit! The names for these have generally stayed the same over the years, but what you get for each has changed a bit. Here’s what was included in each credit in 2005: Snack credits: A snack credit was good for various snacks throughout the parks, which were marked with a Disney Dining Plan symbol. They were usually $5 or cheaper and included things like Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, a box of popcorn, a 20 oz bottle of Coke, and select other items. Quick Service credits: Each quick service credit included an entree, dessert, and a nonalcoholic beverage. Table Service credits: Table service credits included an appetizer, entree, dessert, and nonalcoholic beverage. The tip was also included in the credit, which was usually between 15% and 18%, depending on the restaurant. Yak and Yeti Table In 2005, guests were able to trade 2 table service credits for 1 signature dining meal or 1 Disney dinner show experience. Here’s what was included in each credit in 2020: Snack credits: Most recently, snack credits were worth a bit more, with more snacks in the $7 and under range qualifying as a “snack” under the plan. Though you could also get some MORE expensive items for a snack credit as well. They’d always be noted with the Disney Dining Plan snack logo. It seems that as the prices for food have increased over the years (we’ve certainly seen a lot of increases recently in 2022), the base level of the food included under the snack credit category has also increased, which makes sense. If the popcorn you used to get for under $X is now above $X in terms of pure cost, then it makes sense that the overall price of the snacks included in the snack credit be increased to adjust for this. Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll As of 2020, you could get some pretty good snacks for this credit, such as loaded fries from Casey’s Corner, the Colossal Cinnamon Roll from various spots, or even a Mickey Waffle with Strawberries and Whipped Cream from Sleepy Hollow! Click Here to Read About the Best Disney Snack Credit Options in Disney World from 2020! Quick Service credits: A quick service credit now is an entree and drink or a combo meal at a quick service location (which includes a drink). Note that the drink offerings in 2020 were more expansive for your meals. Guests under 21 years of age could choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their Quick Service (and Table Service) meal (including specialty beverages — i.e. Artisanal Milk Shakes, Fresh Smoothies, Premium Hot Chocolates, or Soda, Coffee or Tea — where offered). Guests 21 and older could can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement. The inclusion of specialty beverages (especially select alcoholic beverages) was a BIG change for the Dining Plan. Surprisingly though, it didn’t dramatically increase prices. From 2017 (no specialty drinks included) to 2018 (specialty drinks now included) the price change for quick service was $48.19 to $52.49 for adults; standard plan went from $69.35 to $75.49; and deluxe went from $106.68 to $116.24. An increase for sure, but perhaps not as dramatic as might have been expected. Inside Pecos Bill at Magic Kingdom Table Service credits: Finally, with the most recent dining plans, a table service credit was good for an entree, dessert, and a drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic — again, see the notes on drinks above in the Quick Service credits section). This credit is also valid for a full buffet or family-style meal entitlement per person. The Deluxe Dining Plan includes an appetizer as well with Table Service credits. See Which Quick-Service Restaurants had the Best Value for the Disney Dining Plan in 2020! So what are the biggest differences or changes that have been made with the plan as it began and as it existed in its most recent form? For starters, you could get more expensive snacks with the most recent Dining Plan — giving you the chance to really get a good bang for your buck (though some of that may simply have to do with the fact that the cost of food has increased over the years, naturally leading to an increase in the base value of snacks included in the snack credit). Second, specialty beverages have been included with quick service and table service credits, including select alcoholic beverages for those 21 and up. This is a change that was made back in 2018. Finally, most table service credits now don’t include an appetizer or tip (but you could get an appetizer included with the Deluxe Plan as of 2020). Margarita flight at Coronado Springs With all the changes to the overall price, items included, and the value of each credit, one more big thing to look at is which Disney World restaurants participate in the Disney Dining Plan, because that’s changed as well! Restaurants Included Each year, Disney has also made changes to which restaurants around the parks and resorts will accept the Disney Dining Plan. For example, in 2011 for the Standard Dining Plan Disney added a few table-service locations to be included in the plan, like La Hacienda de San Angel and Via Napoli in EPCOT. Via Napoli A big change that we’ve also seen taken place over the years is that more and more restaurants have been added to the Signature Dining list. These restaurants require 2 table service credits for each meal (as opposed to just 1). In 2011, dinner at Le Cellier in EPCOT became a Signature meal, and in mid-2018 (as of July 27th, 2018) dinner at Be Our Guest joined the list of Signature Dining Experiences as well. Be Our Guest Restaurant Adding more restaurants to the Signature Dining Experiences list is one way to subtly require guests to pay more when using the Dining Plan. You’ll need to pay out-of-pocket for meals once your Dining Plan credits are all used up. If you intend on visiting various restaurants that now fall under the Signature Dining Experience category (requiring 2 table service credits as opposed to 1) it will mean you could use up those Table Service credits quite quickly. If you don’t end up having enough credits to cover all of your meals throughout your trip since you’ll be using more up for these signature experiences, then you’ll have to pay out of pocket for the additional food costs. But this change may also just better reflect the prices of the dishes at that restaurant (which have also likely increased over the past several years) and Disney’s perception of the value of the experience. Click Here to See Details About Disney World’s Cheapest Sit-Down Restaurant! Free Disney Dining Before the Dining Plan was discontinued, there was an awesome deal that a lot of people planned their trips around: free dining in Disney World! Yes! This is sometimes a thing! Since 2005, Disney has occasionally offered FREE Disney Dining Plans at times when the park attendance was expected to be lower. But even Free Dining offerings have changed over the years. Popcorn Chicken at the Joy of Tea in EPCOT Initially Free Dining was generally offered once a year. In some future years it switched to being offered more than once per year. For example, in 2019 Free Dining was offered two times, once for dates July 5 – September 30, 2019 (bookable January through February), and once for dates September 1 through September 18, 2019, November 17 through November 27, 2019, and December 8 through December 23, 2019 (bookable July through September). So even just that process has changed. Then, back in 2020, Disney announced a vacation package that included a Disney Dining Plan for select guests who had trips booked during part of the time when the Resort was closed due to COVID-19. But then the situation with this offer later changed and the private offer was discontinued for new reservations. One of our favorite views! The Dining Plan itself hasn’t been available for over a year, and Disney hasn’t said yet if the Free Dining will come back with it at any point in the future. As we mentioned, Free Disney Dining was typically offered during times park attendance was expected to be slower. But are there really any “slow” periods in the parks anymore? Disney has filled in some of the previously slower times with things like the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT in January and February and the extension of Halloween parties (like last year’s Boo Bash) into August and September. There’s a special reason (an EPCOT festival, holiday party, etc.) to visit Disney World during almost every month of the year now! Busy Fourth of July Weekend! So is Free Dining even needed to entice guests to visit the parks anymore? Only time will tell if Disney decides that Free Dining is necessary to get more guests to visit and then brings this offer back. There you have it! That’s a general look at the evolution of the Disney Dining Plan. Essentially, the number of plans offered has gone up, the offerings included in the plans have sometimes changed, the prices for the plans have increased, and what is included in each point or plan has also developed over time. Now, what could the future hold for the Dining Plan? What Could the Future of the Dining Plan Hold? So far Disney has indicated that the Dining Plan will return at some point in the future and that’s about IT. Disney hasn’t noted what the prices will be, how many plans will be available, what each plan will include, what the credits within each plan will include, etc. Could prices increase again? We think it’s unlikely that Disney will just resurrect the exact prices for the 2020 plans for whenever the Dining Plan returns. Given the price increases we’ve seen on in various spots in Disney and the hundreds of price increases at restaurants in Disney World, it’s likely that prices will increase for the Dining Plan as well. Cheeseburger Pods for the win Will the future of the Disney Dining Plan feature new plan offerings or new plan structures? It’s certainly possible. We’ve seen the number of plans and their offerings change over the years. We could get less plans, more plans, or just plans with different mixes of offerings. More snack credits? Less snack credits? A snack credit only plan (hey, it could happen!)? There are a lot of possibilities for the future. It’s possible that the future dining plans will have more offerings than the most recent ones, or that we’ll lose benefits from the most recent plans. There are a lot of questions here. It’s also possible that the list of restaurants included could change. We’ve seen this list change over the years. Since the plan was suspended in 2020 we’ve also seen a number of changes come to Disney World’s restaurants. New spots (like Space 220) have opened up, and other spots (like Trail’s End Restaurant) have (at least temporarily) changed to family-style dining. Lunch is still not back to quick service at Be Our Guest, and character dining has not returned to select spots. Will more restaurants get added to the list or will some get taken away? Will more restaurants be placed under the 2-table-service-credits required Signature Dining level? It’s all possible. Time to Dig in! Ultimately, the future of the Dining Plan has a number of unknowns. We’re looking for any and all updates regarding the Dining Plan and we’ll be sure to let you know of any updates. Subscribe to the DFB newsletter to make sure you get the update as soon as news about the Dining Plan is released! And keep following DFB for all the latest Disney info. Click Here to Read About Another Possibility in the Future of the Disney Dining Plan! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you use the Disney Dining Plan on your vacation? Let us know why or why not in the comments! The post How the Disney Dining Plan Has Changed and Will It Change AGAIN? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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There are quite a few things that you won’t find in Disney World or VERY specific rules about what guests and Cast Members can and can’t do. But, there are some other things that we think should just be flat-out ILLEGAL in Disney World! Hey There Disney Fans! From certain ride-related things to actions some guests take — today we’re sharing our list with you of the 16 things we think should totally be a one-way ticket OUT of Disney World! 1. Being Mean to Cast Members At the very top of our list of things that should be illegal in Disney World is being mean to Cast Members. We’ve talked about this before on our list of things that people do in Disney World that make ZERO sense, but we had to bring it up here again. Hi, Cast Members! Cast Members are there to help guests. Part of their job is to literally make your stay more magical. Now, everyone can have a bad day, but being mean to a Cast Member is really only going to make them feel bad, and probably make you feel bad too. No matter how worked up you get, it won’t solve whatever issue you’re dealing with in the park, help you get to the front of the line, or get you any nice perks. Instead, the opposite is true, and being kind to the Cast Members could actually end up getting you some awesome “magic moments” and more (though it’s not guaranteed). Cast Members are here to help! While being rude to Cast Members isn’t actually banned in Disney (and unfortunately we see it happen a lot), Disney is starting to take action against those who might use profanity towards Cast Members. Over in Disneyland as part of their face mask policy, the website notes that “Guests must properly wear approved face coverings, refrain from using offensive/abusive language and follow all other Park rules. Disney reserves the right to require a Guest to leave if they fail to comply.” So, be kind to Cast Members — remember that they are PEOPLE too and could have had a rough day dealing with upset guests while trying to make magic for them when they can! Click here to see our list of the 10 things people do in Disney World that make ZERO sense! 2. Parade and Firework Woes There are quite a few parade and fireworks actions that we think should be TOTALLY banned in Disney World too. For starters, squeezing in front of people at the very last second before a parade or fireworks show starts, and then basically taking up all of the space or even potentially blocking the person who had originally been standing there, reserving their space, for HOURS, should simply NOT be allowed. (Yes, we saw you, person that thought they totally got away with it! Did you feel your neck burning from all the glares of others behind you?). Mickey & Minnie Celebration Cavalcade If you want a great spot for the parade or fireworks, make the time to sit down well in advance. Guests who try to shove themselves and their family of 17 into one tiny spot 2 seconds before the fireworks start, and effectively squeeze out or block people who have been there for hours, is not a cool move. Don’t be THAT person in parade crowds Now for the dreaded shoulder child. Putting a kid on your shoulders at the last second before fireworks or a show starts in turn blocking the view of EVERYONE behind you is the Disney equivalent of cutting someone off in traffic. People stand in their spots ahead of time, trying to find the perfect view so if you’re going to put your kid on your shoulders to help them see, try to find a spot where you really won’t be blocking anyone. Or, you can put them on your shoulders with about a 15-minute warning so that the people behind you can move or otherwise adjust themselves to get a good view. We want your kiddo to see everything too…but just think of others when doing it. Click HERE For Our Top 10 Tips to See Disney World Fireworks WITHOUT Crowds 3. Spoiling the Magic for Others Spoiling the magic for others is something that is both annoying and rude. What are we talking about here? Well, we’re talking about people who LOUDLY recite the scripts to rides while on them, essentially preventing guests from hearing the original audio. Or guests who sing loudly along to the rides, again preventing guests from hearing those classic, beloved songs. Even worse is the guests who loudly want to make fun of a ride. Ever heard someone joking and whining about how booooring “it’s a small world” is? They likely think they’re entertaining the boat when in reality everyone else is about to maroon them in the Australia scene. “it’s a small world” And, we’re also talking about those who loudly talk about behind-the-scenes stuff or how certain things are done in Disney World. While we love to learn what goes on behind the scenes, there are plenty of guests who just want to suspend disbelief and surround themselves in the magic. Knowing how things actually work can ruin that for them, and it can be especially earth-shattering if a child hears those secrets. Stretching Room So, be mindful of others when you’re visiting Disney World. This may be your zillionth trip, but it might be the very first for the person next to you! Mouth the words to the Haunted Mansion stretching room without saying them out loud, sing like a pirate when you’re washing off the day in the shower, and talk about how it’s possible for Mickey to be in 5 places at once in places where others can’t hear you. Everyone experiences Disney in their own way, and it’s important to let them do that! Click HERE to See 3 Annoying Things People Do in Disney World, According to YOU! 4. General Disney World Guest No-Nos We’ve already done a post and even shared a video about some of the WORST things that people do in Disney World and quite a few of those could certainly be added to this list too. We’re talking about holding 2 or more dining reservations for around the same time and then canceling one at the last second, not paying attention to your surroundings and bumping into others, or forcing your kids and family to do things they don’t want to do or aren’t ready to do. It doesn’t seem too bad until YOU’RE the guest dying to get a special reservation at a restaurant and can’t while Karen has 6 different dinner ressies at the top spots and will decide last minute where to go. Or until you see a child sobbing hysterically cause mom and dad didn’t care that their 4-year-old said they weren’t ready for Tower of Terror. There are quite a few things we’ve mentioned in there that a LOT of guests do that should just frankly not be done in the parks. Click here to see our list of the 10 WORST things everyone does in Disney World. 5. Saving a Table at a Counter Service Restaurant Okay, this is something that a lot of people reading this have probably been guilty of in the past because it is SO easy to do. Picture this — it’s a busy day and you know finding a table at a packed Counter Service restaurant isn’t going to be easy, so you split up and one person goes to find a table while the other goes to order the food. Sounds smart, right? You may think this is a totally harmless behavior, but especially during PEAK busy times in the parks — this can be really bad for other guests and the general flow in restaurants. Seating at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe In the 15-20 minutes that it’ll take for a person’s family member to get through the line to either pick up their Mobile Order or place their food order and wait for it, the person holding the table will just be sitting there, not really using it. During that same amount of time, another family could have sat at that table, eaten their food, and potentially even finished their meal and been on their way. But, because the table was being held, that poor family is still wandering around the restaurant with 3 trays full of food and overfilled soft drinks trying to find a seat. If everyone did this, then that would significantly cut the number of available tables for people who actually have their food and want to sit and eat. If you’ve done the Disney shuffle through a packed restaurant with a tray of massive sodas (without lids, of course!) you know the struggle is REAL. Table after table with one person (with no food) playing on their phone waiting for their party to show up is no fun. Your meal plus all the toppings! We’ve seen Disney take some action on this, particularly during really busy times, where they won’t allow you to sit until you have your food, or they’ll hold people in line and assign tables to help the flow of things. Even so, you should try to do your best to keep things moving smoothly and not hold things you don’t need to. (P.S. — when you’re done eating, try to not hang out if it’s a peak time of day! Move along and hang on a bench if you still want to rest a bit, freeing up your table for others). 6. When Disney Just Makes Every Single Dessert in Disney’s Hollywood Studios into a Verrine Okay, we mean this one kind of as a joke, but seriously what goes on at Hollywood Studios sometimes?! A verrine is a layered dessert in a cup, like an individual parfait, and for some reason, there seem to be times where they can be found EVERYWHERE in Hollywood Studios! In early 2020, we had a Chocolate Verrine, a Strawberry Shortcake Verrine, and even a Tres Leches Verrine just to name a few at Hollywood Studios (and trust us, there were MANY more!). Strawberry Shortcake Verrine Now, don’t get us wrong — some of the verrines we’ve had in Disney World have been absolutely delicious! But we’ve still got to wonder — what’s with the need to turn everything into a verrine?! Were there no other ways to serve or create these desserts? Why JUST Hollywood Studios? What about old Hollywood says layered dessert in a cup?? Was Disney trying to make this the next spirit jersey-type trend? The world may never know, but at least a lot of them were very yummy! And at least we’ve still got our carrot cake cookie in Hollywood Studios!! Click here to see more about it! 7. Changing Bus Loops Ever find yourself at a Disney hotel, particularly a moderate resort, and find that the bus loops keep changing so you NEVER know where the buses will be picking up first or last?! Yeah, we think that should be a BIG no-no! Saratoga Springs is one resort that comes with a LOT of bus stops! Some Disney pros like to request the location of their room at the hotel based on the bus loop route and when you THINK you have one of the first bus stops at Caribbean Beach Resort, only to find you’re actually now last and the bus is full…that can REALLY stink. And, if you’re the type of person that likes to schedule things out (or at least know in advance how much time you’ll need to get places), and you base that on things staying the same, these changes in bus loops can be verrrry frustrating. Luckily, this doesn’t seem to happen TOO much, but it still does at times and can be hair-pullingly frustrating. See What The BIG Problem With Disney World’s Moderate Resorts is HERE! 8. BIG Food Changes Okay, we’ve already spoken about the verrine dilemma, but there are some other big food changes or things that we could do without in Disney World. For example, taking away some of our FAVORITE food items, or constantly removing them and then bringing them back in new places so you have NO idea where to find them and/or never know if you’ll be able to get them, should be 100% illegal! We’re talking about you Carrot Cake Cookie, Butterfinger Cupcake, and Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel! Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake Plus, can Disney please explain to us why we need to travel SO far for some of the tastiest treats? Why hide those incredible Zebra Domes and the Nyala Brownie — AKA Peanut Butter Brownie ALL the way out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge?!? At least if they were over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, we could grab them a bit easier. Anyone know of a personal Zebra Domes instant delivery service? Click here to see how you can make Zebra Domes at home! 9. Ridiculously EXPENSIVE Merchandise Sticking to a budget can be difficult in Disney World. Sticking to a budget when you want to grab souvenirs, but all of the ones you want to get are SUPER expensive, can be even harder. Disney sells some hoodies and sweatpants for $44.99 each (and that’s considered cheap, by Disney standards!), spirit jerseys for $74.99, and even just regular shirts for close to $40 each sometimes! Plus, for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary they’ve been releasing SUPER expensive items like $1,000 Mickey Ears (seriously, we can’t make this up). $1,000 EARS! Some of the designs are really cool, and (of course) you might want them all, which makes them so difficult to resist. But, in the back of your mind, you KNOW you can also just get a Disney shirt from Target, Walmart, or even sometimes Amazon and other places for WAY way cheaper. While some of Disney’s prices can be reasonable, there are a whole bunch of just CRAZY expensive things there. Does a simple sticker really cost almost 10 bucks? Or a pen cost upwards of $12? Not in the real world. Check out our video below of some other shockingly expensive things in Disney World. But, expensive Disney souvenirs aren’t the only things that can be an issue. Forget to bring your poncho, toothbrush, or another essential item? Disney’s stores usually have these but they’ll be MASSIVELY more expensive than what you’d find outside the Resort. So, just keep in mind that if you forget to bring something for your trip, you’ll be able to find it in Disney World but it’ll hurt your wallet just a bit more than usual. Click here to see our list of 12 essential items you need in your park bag! 10. Ride Struggles There are some serious ride struggles and things that we also think should NOT be part of the Disney experience. For example, how DARE Disney seat anyone in any row on Soarin’ Around the World other than B1?!?! Seriously — no dangling feet, you get to be right in the center so the Eiffel Tower doesn’t look quite as much like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and you get to just escape into the amazing details on the ride. Sitting in any other row in Soarin’ should be absolutely prohibited!! (Obviously, this is in jest — they gotta sit peeps everywhere they can, but maybe do it like some roller coasters at other parks and add a special line at the load area for people who want to wait for the best seat!). Ready to Go Soarin’? Also, closing Spaceship Earth for an extended period of time should be banned. Haven’t we been through enough with all of the changes that have been made to it and the times we couldn’t ride it?! The Spaceship Earth refurbishment has currently been postponed, and Disney hasn’t yet shared what their future plans are, but c’mon how can you expect us to go a single day without smelling the burning of the Library in Alexandria?! Also, how could we NOT say hello to our friendly computer lady and her EPIC outfit every day?! This is one project Disney put on hold that we were NOT shedding too many tears over. Hello Computer Lady! Now, we’d be upset over a long-term closure of Spaceship Earth, but closing the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover for OVER. A. YEAR?! And then continuing to extend that closure just days before its reopening date?? Just cruel. We get stuff happens and sometimes, things need to be closed longer than they intend, but a little heads up when something is, you know, MONTHS behind is always nice. PeopleMover Also, we’d like to throw in the “new Goofy” design that you can see on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway — where he looks like a bit of a madman — as something that some think should be totally illegal in the parks. (Seriously, WHY are his teeth and eyes so yellow? He looks ROUGH.) Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway And last, but certainly not least on our list of ride woes — laughing at people as they try to get out of the Space Mountain vehicles should be entirely prohibited in Disney World!! Why do we bring this up? Oh just because nobody (us included) can seem to get out of those rockets without looking and feeling so awkward! Space Mountain Vehicle Seriously, WHY is it so weird to get out of those sometimes?! Between trying to make sure you’ve got your bags, stumbling to get the proper footing, and then making it from your vehicle to the platform next to you — let’s just say it’s not always the most graceful thing to do. (STOP LAUGHING! YES, we’ve totally done the not-so-ladylike grab and roll out of these cars…in a skirt…sigh.) 11. Hotel Struggles There are a few things at Disney World hotels that should be banned too, like those LOOOOOOONG hotel walkways to get to your room. At the end of the day, the walk back to the hotel room can be the most exhausting thing in the world. We’re looking at you, Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village — this hotel can feel like the hallways in The Shining at times…NEVER ending and disorienting (no scary ghost girls that we know of, though!). Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village Also, can we talk about refillable resort mugs for a second? How many have done the “just got back to the room at the end of a long day cup refill” walk? Yeah, not so good when you gotta clock an extra mile on your shoes just to get there! 12. Disappointing Treats Y’know those treats that look so amazing and make you want to buy them and plaster them on your Instagram feed…but then you find out that they taste bad or just “alright?” Even we could do without those and we’re the Disney Food Blog! Take the Sea Turtle Cupcake for example. The treat was a Graham Cracker Cupcake with Key Lime Pie Filling and Guava Gelée topped with Vanilla Buttercream and a Fruit Snack Sea Turtle. This thing is totally Insta-Worthy. BUT, the flavor combo was just flat out weird! Beware of the sea turtle gummies! The gummies were spearmint and peach which combined with the rest of the flavors to make for one very strange cupcake. We didn’t really even taste the graham and there really wasn’t much of the lime filling. So, while it was cute and parts of it were good or fine separately, it was far from the best cupcake we’ve had in Disney World. And there have been a whole lot of other treats that have been similar in the past. It’s nearly impossible to resist getting these for the ‘gram, but always be on the lookout for our reviews where we’ll let you know if they’re really worth upwards of $6. Click here to see the best and worst snacks we ate at Disney World recently! 13. The Bright Bus Lights at Night! Okay this is one that seriously needs to be deemed illegal ASAP, as in right now, this very second. Picture it: it’s late, you just finished a VERY long day in Magic Kingdom. You hop on a Disney bus to go back to your hotel, the lights shut off, and you close your eyes to slowly drift in and out of sleep. Then, you finally arrive at your hotel and BAM! The BRIGHT lights of the bus turn on and you feel like you’ve just stepped onto the sun! Oh the Bright Bus Lights Seriously, folks, this must be outlawed immediately. No one needs to see our squinty, we-just-spent-15-hours-in-a-theme-park eyes. Can we just get some soft transition lights before our eyes are burned by the lights pretty please? 14. Flash Pictures and Using Your Phone on Rides Several Disney rides warn that flash photography is not permitted, so it is largely prohibited on rides already, but we just wanted to mention it here again because we still see guests doing it. Seriously, no one wants to see your giant flash go off in Pirates of the Caribbean! (Plus that photo will come out likely looking like a mess!) No Flash Photography Please And, what might be even worse is guests who have their bright phone screen on while riding an attraction or watching a show in a dark theater. Sometimes the brightness of a phone screen can be just as distracting, if not worse than, taking flash photography. If you do need to use your phone on a Disney ride because of work or an emergency, it’s best to try and sit at the back (and lower your screen’s brightness) so you don’t impact others. 15. Holding Spots in Line We’ve all seen it done — one person in the family joins the queue for a ride, the other part of the group goes to do who knows what, and then some time later you’re stepping to the side so that 17 people can get past you and over to their family member up in front. This is another one that is technically not allowed in Disney World, but it’s still done all the time. Disney even has signage asking you to have your whole party with you before you enter at some rides! We get that emergencies happen and a child or someone else may need to leave the line at some point to use the restroom or for some other situation. But, in those circumstances, it’s best to just step to the side and let others go past you until your party is able to re-join the line and follow it normally to catch up to you. Or, simply address the situation before you enter the line so you can ensure that you are only entering when your entire party is ready. 16. Cringy Merchandise and Food And finally, there are a number of cringe worthy souvenirs and cringe-worthy foods that should also probably be banned, outlawed, and otherwise made totally illegal! We’re talking about all of that original Baby Yoda merch that looks DIY or that shirt advertising your relationship status. Oy. Single Rider Shirt — not as cool as the Single Rider Line, we promise. When it comes to cringe-worthy food in Disney World, we’ve got a whole video on it! And yes (of course) we’re talking about the Guardians of the Galaxy burger with the buns that looked like they had mold on them (they didn’t, but the coloring was v. strange). Check it out below! And that’s our list of the things in Disney World that should be illegal! What do you think should be banned in Disney World? We’d LOVE to hear from you! And, we’ll keep visiting Disney World, checking out everything that’s new there, and seeing if anything else that we think should be illegal so stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and more! Click HERE to See What 15 Things are Out of Control 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. What do you think should be illegal at Disney World? 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The volunteer members of the Fort Mose Historical Society in St. Augustine have an important story to tell — of courage, perseverance and freedom on the original Underground Railroad, which ran south into Florida. View the full article

Happy Festival of the Arts everyone! As we explore this annual EPCOT fest that celebrates the culinary, visual, and performing arts, we’re bringing you EVERYTHING from this artsy expo! We already tried all sorts of delicious food and admire the gorgeous art, so now it’s time to turn our attention to those awesome performances. The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Today, we were on the hunt for NEW dining packages for the Broadway Concert Series that you can get the day of the show (since we’ve already rounded up all the packages you can get ahead of time!). Come along with us and see what we found. While we were walking around the fest today we stopped by a popular barbecue spot, Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American Adventure Pavilion, just for fun! We wanted to see if maybe the restaurant had any day-of dining packages for the Broadway Concert Series. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Turns out, they did! For $34.99 per person, you can get one entrée, non-alcoholic beverage, dessert, and guaranteed seating at the concert. By the time we looked at them this afternoon, it was already very limited when it came to availability, so grab this package quick if you want a specific show time for the night. We’ve seen packages like these at other EPCOT events like the Festival of the Holidays, with Regal Eagle and Spice Road Table both offering packages. Regal Eagle has the package! Speaking of which, Spice Road Table in the Morocco Pavilion ALSO has a dining package for this festival! For $44 per person, you get two small plates, a non-alcoholic beverage, a shared dessert platter, and seating at the concert. Availability was limited for this one as well (for context, we checked this one after one of the concerts had already happened for the night) so be sure to get your package as soon as you can. Remember: these are first-come, first-served, and only available in-person and on the day of the concert. Spice Road Table has a package too! Just like we saw during Festival of the Holidays, you must eat your meal at the same time you purchase the package. You will be given a card with a time that will guarantee your seat to the show! The dining packages that you can book ahead of time are much pricier than these packages, so it’s a good way to save some money if this type of experience is a must-do! If you do get one of these packages (or wait in line for the concert!) you’ll get to see an AMAZING show! Seriously, you won’t want to miss this one. We got to watch Kerry Butler from Beauty and the Beast and Telly Leung from Aladdin and we loved every second of it! Time for the show! That’s two ways you can still get a dining package the day of the show! This is exactly why you should always keep your eyes peeled when you’re at the parks, you never know what you’ll find! If anything, you can stay tuned here on DFB, we’ve always got the latest scoop for you! Disney Releases FULL Line-Up For EPCOT Festival of The Arts Broadway Concert Series! 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 do you think of these dining packages? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Cheapest Way to Secure a Seat at EPCOT's Disney on Broadway Concert Series! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re headed back to the West Coast to see what’s happening at Disneyland these days! Cloudy day at Disney California Adventure While we’re checking out some new foods and getting ready for the Lunar New Year Celebration that’s coming up soon, we’re also seeing what kind of new merchandise has popped up in shops. So let’s get on with the updates! Disneyland Food Updates Mint Julep Bar We thought we loved Mickey beignets, but then we had the new Butter Cookie Mickey Beignets, and well, we now love Mickey beignets even more! These are classic beignets coated in Shortbread Cookie–flavored powdered sugar. You can also get a separate cookie butter dipping sauce on the side. Cookie Butter Beignets A 3-pack of beignets is $5.49, you can get 6 for $8.99. The dipping sauce is an extra $0.89. Read Our Full Review Of These Beignets Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo The menu over at Docking Bay 7 in Disneyland just keeps getting better and better. We tried the new Dewback Chili Noodles, which are made with are made with Spiced Pappardelle Noodles and Gingered Ground Pork with Brussels Sprout Leaves and Shredded Red Cabbage. And they were tasty! Dewback Chili Noodles You can now grab these noodles for $15.49. Read Our Full Review of the Noodles Here Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium If it feels like it’s time to snuggle up with a new blanket, you can get a fuzzy Mickey Blanket… Snuggle up with Mickey …or a nice off-white Throw Blanket. These blankets are $74.99 each. Pretty throw blanket We also found a SLEW of new shirts, including this Vintage Disneyland Tee for $36.99… Old school Disneyland tee … a Hercules Megara “The Muse” Tee for $24.99… It’s Meg! …and a “I Lava You” Tee for $24.99. If you’re not familiar with these characters, they’re from a short called Lava. I LAVA You — Get it? There are even MORE shirts, including a Monsters, Inc. Mike Wazowski Baseball Jersey. It’s got the Monsters, Inc. logo on the front… Monsters, Inc. …and Mike on the back! Hey, Wazowski! Check out this Hercules Baseball Jersey for $59.99. Hercules is on the front… Hey, Herc! …AND the back! Who put the “glad” in gladiator? HERCULES! Hercules There’s also a women’s Mickey “Together Again” V-Neck Tee for $36.99… Mickey! …and a fun Moana Hoodie for $79.99. Moana hoodie The back says “Wayfinder!” Wayfinder For Baymax fans, you can get a Big Hero 6 Baymax Hoodie with Baymax on the front… It’s Baymax! …and “Big Hero 6” on the back! Big Hero 6 This hoodie is $79.99. You Can Put WHAT on a ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber in Disneyland?! China Closet We found some VERY cool Bookends! Bookends You can hold your books up with these for $34.99. Here’s An Update on the Monte Cristo Sandwich Situation at Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Disney Clothiers Ltd. There’s even MORE Hercules wear at Disney Clothiers. Check out this fun Pegasus “Just Wingin’ It” Sweatshirt for $54.99. Just wingin’ it We also found a fun set that includes a Happiest Place on Earth Sweatshirt for $44.99… Happiest Place on Earth …and Matching Disneyland Leggings. Leggings with Sleeping Beauty Castle The leggings are $39.99. Disney Responds to $5 Million Magic Key and Park Reservation Lawsuit — Here’s What The Company Said Disney Showcase It’s puffy jacket season at Disneyland (we’ve been seeing them pop up a lot). We found two new ones at Disney Showcase. There’s a Minnie Mouse Puffy Jacket… Minnie Puffy Jacket …and a Bambi Puffy Jacket. The jackets are $89.99 each. Bambi Puffy Jacket AND we found even more Baymax stuff, including these Baymax Sweatpants for $44.99… Baymax Sweats …a Baymax T-Shirt for $36.99… Baymax says ‘Hi!’ …and another Baymax Hoodie for $64.99. Your personal healthcare companion There are also some super cozy Mickey and Minnie Sweatpants for $49.99… Power Couple …a Cinderella “So This Is Love” T-shirt for $54.99… So this is love? …and matching Cinderella “So this is love” Sweatpants. Cinderella Sweatpants The sweatpants are $64.99. MagicBands are Coming to Disneyland — Learn More! Mad Hatter We think we found the Inception of Mickey Ears! It’s a Mickey Ear Headband — so it’s Mickey Ears ON Mickey Ears! Mickey Ears ON Mickey ears… This headband is $24.99. Here Are 12 Things To Do in Anaheim Outside of Disneyland Resort! Little Green Men Store Command There are three new pins in the Terrarium Pin Collection, including one with Frog Tiana and Prince Naveen… Frog Tiana and Naveen …Stitch… Stitch Pin …and Gus Gus and Jaq Jaq! Gus Gus and Jaq The pins are $19.99 each. Starbucks’ Popular Pink Tumbler Has Made Its Way to Disneyland! See Photos! Pooh Corner We found a Mickey Mouse “Original” Tee! The ORIGINAL This tee is $24.99. We Thought We Had Seen Disney’s BEST Baby Yoda Treats…;Until NOW! See Photos! Disney California Adventure Food Updates Cozy Cone Motel Disneyland combined two of our favorite snacks into one and made the Lemon Bar Churro, which is a Churro rolled in Crushed Vanilla Wafer Sugar with a Tart Drizzle. HELLO! And to say we were pleased is an understatement. It’s tart and sweet and just about perfect. The Lemon Bar Churro! We recommend grabbing one when you’re in Disneyland for $6.75. Here’s our full review of the Lemon Bar Churros! We also tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Churro, which rolls THREE of our favorite things into one snack. You get us, Disneyland — YOU REALLY DO. It’s a warm churro topped with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Icing and sprinkled with chocolate chips. We were left speechless because it was SO GOOD. We are in love with churros… Disneyland has always had the BEST churros, and now the resort is just upping its game. Grab this one, too, for $6.29. Read Our Review Of The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Churro Smokejumper’s Grill We tried out the River Shake, and well, at first glance, it just seems weird — it’s made with Chocolate Cookie Crumbles, flavor-filled Boba, Whipped Cream, and Gummy Candy. But the taste was anything BUT weird — it was delicious! River Shake We recommend trying it for $8.99. Read Our Full Review of This Shake Here Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Clarabelle’s now offers dark or milk chocolate-dipped frozen bananas with a choice of four different toppings, including Rainbow Sprinkles, Mickey’s Confetti, Crushed Peanuts, and Crushed Waffle Cone. Um…yum! Frozen Banana The frozen bananas are $5.99 each. See More About The Frozen Bananas Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Big Top Toys You can get the Disney Princess Designer Dolls here now, including Jasmine… Jasmine …Pocahontas… Pocahontas …and Ariel. Ariel These dolls are $129.99 each. Magic Key Holders: Here’s Why You’ll Want To Head to Downtown Disney ASAP Elias & Co. You ain’t never had a T-shirt like this Genie Tee! It’s the Genie! This tee is $36.99. Here’s Proof That Healthy Food Doesn’t Have To Be Boring at Disneyland Backlot Shop This is just your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man T-Shirt. Spidey tee! Grab this shirt for $24.99. Grad Nite is Coming BACK to Disneyland Resort This Year — Get More Details! Knick’s Knacks If you’re still singing “We’re all in this together,” we’re pretty sure you need this Wildcats Pin! Go, Wildcats! This fun High School Musical souvenir is $9.99. This New Disneyland Dole Whip Tastes Like SOUR GUMMY WORMS!! Read Our Review! Midway Mercantile You can now buy Buzz Lightyear’s evil nemesis as a toy here. It’s Zurg! ZURG This toy is $32.99. Here’s Why Disney Won An Award for Trash Lunar New Year Merchandise Booth If you’re looking for Lunar New Year Merchandise, there’s a special booth now set up near Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. There’s a Kids’ T-Shirt for $24.99… Kids Tee …a Mickey Plush for $29.99… Lunar New Year Mickey …a Minnie Plush for $29.99… Lunar New Year Minnie …and a Spirit Jersey with a tiger on the front (because it’s the Year of the Tiger!). Year of the Tiger! The back of the spirit jersey says “Celebrating the Year of the Tiger.” Celebrate! There’s also a Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy T-shirt for $36.99… Mickey and the gang …a fun Tumbler for $39.99… Tumbler …and a Happy New Year Tee! Happy New Year! This tee is $36.99. What’s Going On With the Disneyland Expansion Project Now? Here’s What We Know Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney There’s a new Disneyland Magnet available. Disneyland Magnet We also found loads of new kids’ wear, including this pink ruffly Sleeping Beauty Castle Tee for $29.99… Pink and frilly …and this Kids’ Disneyland Tee for $24.99. Kids Disneyland tee If you’re a fan of Mickey Bars, you’ll love the Her Universe Mickey Bar Pocket Tee for $36.99. It’s a Mickey Bar For Star Wars fans, we spotted a new Mandalorian Power Force Figure for $32.99. This is the way. And check it out — it’s Percy on this A Pug Is All You Need Sweatshirt for $54.99. Percy! If you ever dreamed of having a fairy with you on your shoulder, there’s now a Tinker Bell Shoulder Plush for $19.99. Put Tink on your shoulder! We also dig this dark grey Sleeping Beauty Castle Tee. It’s our castle! This tee is $36.99. Love the New Spider-Man Movie? Check Out This NEW Meet and Greet in Disneyland The Dress Shop We are loving the new Floral Collection at The Dress Shop — it’s giving us Coco vibes! There’s a Shirt… Floral is IN …Sweatpants for $44.99… Sweatpants can be pretty …a Bag for $24.99… For carrying your stuff …a Hoodie for $44.99… Who doesn’t love hoodies? …and a Baseball Cap. A Cap! You can grab the cap for $27.99. Here’s How Your Ride to Disneyland Will Be DIFFERENT in the Future Those are all the updates we have for now, but stick around because we’ll have more soon! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Disneyland snack? Let us know in the comments! 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Ah, the churro. The perfect combo of sweet, savory, and crispy! Over the years, Disney has tried many, many different churro flavors, some delicious, some not-so-delicious (we’re looking at you, Strawberry Matcha Churro). We’ve seen Disney make it festive, saucy, and even turn it into a hot dog! Churros at Cozy Cone! But have you ever had a churro that was…zingy? Well, we discovered one recently and it was DELICIOUS! Over in Disney California Adventure, we found the Lemon Bar Churro, which features a Churro rolled in Crushed Vanilla Wafer Sugar with a Tart Drizzle! Honestly, this treat is the best of both worlds and it’ll set you back $6.75 at the Grizzly Peak Churro Cart. The Lemon Bar Churro! This was seriously delicious! When you first bite into it, there’s a nice tartness from the lemon drizzle, which is quickly followed by a sweetness from the vanilla wafer sugar and the churro itself. This definitely felt like eating a lemon bar, just in churro form! Like we said before, this treat was the best of both worlds (cue the Hannah Montana theme music!). It’s zesty, it’s zingy, it’s delicious! This isn’t the only classic Disneyland treat that’s gotten a flavorful upgrade: recently, Mickey Beignets got a new cookie butter flavor that’s even more delicious than you can imagine! Cookie Butter Beignets It might seem like all of Disneyland’s treats are in plentiful supply, but we’ve actually been investigating a situation surrounding a certain deep-fried ham sandwich…the Monte Cristo! It seems that some sort of shortage has hit the delicious, fluffy treat, and we’re bringing you ongoing updates on what’s going on with the Monte Cristo. Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwich at Blue Bayou We hope you enjoyed reading about these delicious treats as much as we loved writing about them (and eating them!). If you want the latest Disney news, you should definitely stick around and stay tuned! REVIEW: This Bizarre Disney Flavor Combination Actually Worked! 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 What did you think about this new churro? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney Just Combined 2 of Our Favorite Desserts and We're in Love first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is home to a bunch of hotels, each with distinct theming, shopping, and dining. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort We visit the resorts frequently to check out what’s new in the gift shops, at the restaurants, and all around, and this week we stopped by quite a few locations. So, without further ado, here’s everything that’s new in the Disney World hotels this week! Disney’s All-Star Music Resort All-Star Movies Construction Updates Outside at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, the new locker storage area is complete! These lockers can be used for package and grocery delivery, as they’re located out in front of the resort’s lobby. The new lockers have arrived! Each locker is numbered and you can access them by following the steps on one of two screens. It’s definitely a handy new feature! Click Here to Learn More About This Addition! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contemporary Merchandise Updates If you’re still shopping for Christmas ornaments, we definitely don’t blame you — they’re certainly one of the more popular souvenirs. And for those guests staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you may want to check out the newest option at Buena Vista Gifts! This may be a new favorite. This one is a tiny model of the Contemporary, complete with monorail and even Mickey Mouse. How cute! You can pick it up for $29.99. Disney’s Old Key West Resort Old Key West Merchandise Updates Two new items dropped at Disney’s Old Key West Resort this week, and they’re both themed to the resort’s charmingly-named Gurgling Suitcase Bar & Grill. The first is this tumbler for $19! Start out with the tumbler… And if you like that look, why not grab the matching beer mug for $15.99? You could have the set! …and then get the mug! It seems like it’s a big week for mugs, tumblers, cups, and water bottles at the Disney resorts! Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter French Quarter Merchandise Updates Port Orleans French Quarter had a couple of new items at Jackson Square Gifts & Desires. We first found the new to us French Quarter magnet for $9.99. That’s a cheap and simple souvenir to remind you of your trip! It definitely invokes the resort’s vibe! We also spotted this French Quarter ornament for $16.99. Even if you’ve already packed up your decorations until next Christmas, it’s not too late to buy another ornament! Looks like Mick and Min are having fun! It’s typically nice to grab at least one souvenir that reminds you of your Disney World hotel — you’ll appreciate looking back on it in a few years! Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Riverside Merchandise Updates Head on down to Fulton’s General Store for all your merchandise needs at Port Orleans Riverside, and here you’ll find three new items. First up, there’s a new Riverside magnet for $9.99. It’s a simple souvenir. Want a little extra bayou spirit? How about this shirt with the queen of New Orleans, Tiana! (We know she’s just a princess, but “Queen of New Orleans” rhymes. ) It’s $36.99. Tiana fans will NEED this. Or, you could go a little fancier and get the Port Orleans polo shirt for $39.99. This is definitely helpful for when you forgot to pack something nice! Perfect for when you’re in a pinch! There are so many good souvenirs in this gift shop! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Saratoga Springs Updates And finally, we stopped by Saratoga Springs. Here at The Artist’s Palette, we got some new to us DVC merchandise, including a new tote bag for $44.99. It’s made of canvas and has plenty of room inside — great for an afternoon at the pool. Lots of patches on this one. There’s also a new DVC shirt for kiddos, with Mickey Mouse on the front! You can deck out your little one in this for $29.99. Who doesn’t want a Mickey tee? And finally in the DVC line is this long-sleeve tee. It’s starting to get a little nippier in the parks these days, and if you forget warm clothes, this could be a lifesaver. Check it out in the gift shop for $59.99. This oughta keep you warm! But perhaps our favorite thing that we found at Saratoga Springs was this adorable Mickey and Minnie Christmas ornament! We. Love. This. It even lights up — is there really a reason to say ‘no’ to buying this? You can get it for $24.99. Click Here to Check Out All the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! That’s everything new we spotted at the Disney World hotels in the last week! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates from Disney World! 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. Which of these items would you want to buy? 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Greetings from Walt Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom January might seem like the slow season in Disney World, but we’ve seen some pretty decent crowds lately with the end of the holiday season and the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. 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 start in Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 82 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 62 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 59 minutes, Space Mountain at 49 minutes, Splash Mountain at 42 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 40 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 38 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 35 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 31 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 31 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 29 minutes, and “it’s a small world” at 24 minutes. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Then, we saw Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 22 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 19 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 19 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 18 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 17 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 17 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 15 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 13 minutes. Barnstormer! And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 3 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 1 minute, and Tom Sawyer Island at 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 58 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Test Track at 44 minutes, Soarin’ at 22 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 11 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 7 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 7 minutes, Living with the Land at 6 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 5 minutes. Let’s go see Nemo! 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 99 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 71 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 54 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 49 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 48 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 48 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 44 minutes. Let’s Rock ‘n’ Roll! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 33 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 18 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 17 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 8 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 86 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 57 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 46 minutes, DINOSAUR at 27 minutes. DINOSAUR Following behind was It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 8 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 7 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Gorillas! 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! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World ride has your favorite queue? Let us know in the comments! The post Could These Wait Times Mean Disney World is Entering Its Slow Season? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is famous for many things. Sleeping Beauty Castle There’s the castle, the rides, the MOUSE, and of course, the food. And we take Disneyland food very seriously. Whether it’s the latest in Mickey beignets, Monte Cristos, or Boba Fett parfaits (?) we’re passionate about Disneyland snacks, and their newest churro is one for the record books. Over in Disney California Adventure at The Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land, we tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Churro, and it left us speechless! We have no notes! Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Churro This warm churro was topped with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Icing and sprinkled with chocolate chips! Honestly, Disneyland had us at chocolate, then they had us even more by peanut butter, by cheesecake we didn’t think this treat could get any better, and with churro they knocked it out of the park! What can’t this churro do? The flavors complimented each other perfectly! We honestly can’t think of anything that we didn’t like or would change about this churro! It was like a perfect summer day, or a 5 minute Space Mountain queue. We’d definitely get this churro again. If you’re not into chocolate or peanut butter, then maybe don’t get it, but for the rest of you, get your hands on this churro ASAP! Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Churro This churro was $6.29 and you can find it at Cozy Cones. We apologize in advance if you can’t look at other churros the same way after trying this one. We’re always staying up to date on all of the latest in Disney snacks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the newest UPGRADE to Disneyland Beignets! 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 tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Churro in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney. Peanut Butter. Chocolate. Churro. Need We Say More? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s nothing quite as disappointing as speed-walking up to your favorite Disney World ride, only to find that it’s closed. Everest is closed Rides can close for several different reasons (like the weather, maintenance issues, etc.), but you can be prepared for some of the closures ahead of time. We’ve got this week’s list of all the rides, attractions, and hotels that are scheduled to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. Magic Kingdom is going to start off our list with a popular attraction and long-term closure. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments 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). Splash Mountain is closed right now This popular ride will be closed through February 10th, so you’ll be able to ride it again starting on the 11th. Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is also still closed. Walt Disney World Railroad station This attraction has been MIA for a LONG time, partly due to refurbishments and partly due to construction happening over in Tomorrowland. Walt Disney World Railroad The construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run ride has made it so that the WDW train cannot pass by this area. We don’t have an end date for that construction, so we’re not sure yet when the railroad might reopen. Click Here to See What’s New in Magic Kingdom, Including an Abandoned Roller Coaster Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments Expedition Everest At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest is still closed for its refurbishment, which will last for a few more months. Expedition Everest Has Closed Disney has not announced an official opening date for this coaster yet, but it’s supposed to return sometime in April 2022. Construction Walls Here In the meantime, you can sometimes find Cast Members playing games with guests outside the attraction! Making sure the space doesn’t go to waste! So you might not be able to take a train into the Himalayas, but you CAN make some new Cast Member friends. 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. Finding Nemo: The Musical is getting some changes! The classic show will get a few major changes. 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. Click Here to See Why You Should Expect to Pay MORE at Animal Kingdom Restaurants EPCOT Refurbishments Souk-al-Magreb If you’ve heard of Souk-al-Magreb, you’re probably a World Showcase master. If you haven’t, it’s the gift shop in the Morocco pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Still closed This shop is usually stocked with souvenirs inspired by Morocco, but it’s been closed for several months now. Morocco pavilion It’s scheduled to reopen on February 6th, 2022. Click Here to See the Best and Worst Spots to View EPCOT’s Nighttime Show Disney’s Hollywood Studios Refurbishments 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 If you’re a big Little Mermaid fan, you can still go on the Journey of the Little Mermaid ride in Magic Kingdom! Journey of the Little Mermaid This attraction is a slow ride through Ariel’s story, whereas the Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a theater show. 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 with some changes. We missed you We’re watching for more specific opening dates for both of those attractions, and we’ll keep you updated. Click Here to See a DFB Favorite Snack that’s BACK in Hollywood Studios Disney World Hotel Refurbishments Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort The only Disney World hotel that is still closed right now is Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. This hotel is reopening on March 31st, 2022. All-Star Sports Reservations are open now for this hotel. 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 Resort in Disney World Disney is adding new pull-out beds to these rooms so that more guests can fit into the rooms. Disney World Pool Refurbishments The Flippin’ Fins Pool (in the Little Mermaid section of the resort) at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be closed through late February of this year. Flippin’ Fins Pool If you’re staying at Art of Animation, you can use the Big Blue Pool (in the Finding Nemo section of the resort) or the Cozy Cone Pool (in the Cars section of the resort), which will both remain open. Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Samawati Springs Pool (at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village) will be closed from January 2022 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. Click Here to See Which Disney World Hotel Has the BEST Rooms (According to DFB Readers) Disney World Water Park Refurbishments Blizzard Beach is still closed in Disney World, so guests looking for a water park experience will need to head to Typhoon Lagoon instead. Blizzard Beach on a sunny day Blizzard Beach does not have a reopening date yet, and most of the attractions are listed on Disney’s refurbishment schedule for a few months. Click Here to See the Reopened Typhoon Lagoon That wraps up this week’s list of everything that’s scheduled to be closed in Disney World. Keep following DFB for more of the latest updates! See Why Disney World’s Price Increases Might Be a Clue About Future Dining Plan 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. Which Disney World attraction are you missing the most? Let us know in the comments. The post 6 Attractions and a Water Park Will Be Closed in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since Disney World’s reopening, there have been a lot of changes happening at the parks, especially with entertainment. A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King Although some shows still haven’t returned to the parks (with some others that are set to return this year), those that have come back were usually modified in some way. And now the same staffing problems that are currently affecting many U.S. businesses are also affecting at least one show at Disney World. When we looked at the Disney World website for showtimes of A Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed that today’s performance schedule had gone down to four scheduled performances. ©Disney We stopped by the Harambe Theater, where performances take place, and noticed the same thing. Performances for today are at 1PM, 2PM, 4PM, and 5PM. Today’s performance times It seems that this will be the case over the next few days, according to the Disney World website: only five performance times are showing for tomorrow, January 16th, at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, and 2PM. ©Disney The number of performances is even less on January 18th — only three performances are scheduled at 10AM, 11AM, and 12PM. ©Disney We spoke to two different Cast Members to see if there was a reason for this and were told it was due to “staffing issues.” So it’s good to keep in mind that these issues are affecting Disney World. We recommend that you always check performance times for any entertainment on the My Disney Experience app or Disney World website so you don’t miss your must-see shows. A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King We’ve seen other spots in Disney World close due to staffing shortages including Cheshire Cafe in Magic Kingdom. Cheshire Cafe Closed And as always, if we notice any other changes like this, we’ll be sure to let you know. Why Some Spots May Be Closed 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 missed a Disney World show because of changing or reduced performance times? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney World's Festival of the Lion King Cuts Showtimes in Half -- Here's Why first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article