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Popcorn buckets are a BIG DEAL in Disney World. Time to Go to Magic Kingdom! Right now, over at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts some guests are waiting in a multi-HOUR line to get that new Figment popcorn bucket (and some have already started to resell the buckets online). But if you’re not willing to wait in a ridiculously lengthy line to grab that popcorn bucket, you could grab another specialty item that’ll also hold your popcorn over at Magic Kingdom! As we were walking through Adventureland in Magic Kingdom today we spotted something unique — a Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket! Jack! Is That You? We’ve spotted a version of this beauty in the past at Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District, Disney California Adventure Park, and in Disney World too. But the ones we’ve mostly spotted have all had a bit more of a sinister face — what one Cast Member called “Angry Jack.” Angry Jack This popcorn bucket is “HAPPY Jack” so he’s actually a bit different! Look at that little smile! We spotted him back in September of 2021 at Disneyland, but were happy to see him in Disney World today. He’s Happy! In Disney World we saw the other Jack Skellington popcorn bucket (“Angry Jack”) late last year around September (makes sense since that’s close to Halloween time!). We also Angry Jack in December of 2020 in Disneyland and Happy Jack in Disneyland in September 2021. December can fit in too since that’s Christmastime, another season that overlaps with this guy’s film — it is called The Nightmare Before Christmas after all. But to see this one in mid-January seems a bit…off? It’s not exactly spooky season or the holiday season. But hey, we just got an announcement about a new series coming to Disney+ themed to The Santa Clause, so what are seasons really? Every Day is Halloween! This “Happy Jack” popcorn bucket is priced at $20.25. He lights up (always fun) and is NOT an Annual Passholder exclusive item (the “Angry” Jack Skellington popcorn buckets we’ve seen have generally been AP-exclusives in the past). According to the Cast Member we spoke to, “Happy Jack” has been back in Magic Kingdom for about 2 days now and is sold until he sells out (at least that’s what the Cast Member indicated). We noticed there were quite a lot of guests buying this popcorn bucket today, so if you want to get him you might want to act quickly! Fun! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and will share that all with you! Click here to learn about some restaurant reopening dates and buffet news from 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 gotten this popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post Hold Up. It's Not Halloween! What Is This Guy Doing in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed it, we are LIVE from the first day of the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. WELCOME to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! There’s so much to do at this festival, including take in the incredible art, try out some fun activities, and watch amazing entertainment. But of course, what gets us the most excited is the FOOD. And this EPCOT festival has some of the most unique food out there. We’re here right now with a review of a BRAND NEW food studio! Deco Delights is a brand new food booth at this year’s festival, so we’ll be trying out all of the tasty treats on the menu. Deco Delights Food Studio 2022 This booth is all about the desserts, and we can’t wait to dig in. Menu You’ll find Deco Delights near the Port of Entry shop, which is right at the entrance of World Showcase. The concept here is Art Deco, so the menu features some delicious sweet treats inspired by that art style. And everything here is NEW! Deco Delights Menu 2022 This is one of the booths we’ve been most excited about, so let’s dive right into those delicious treats, okay? Food The first treat you’ll find here is the Dulce Chocolate Mousse with chocolate crémeux and dark chocolate truffle for $5.25. Seriously, you had us at chocolate. And boy, is that a LOT of chocolate. Dulce Chocolate Mousse This treat surprised us with a chocolate salted graham cracker layer at the bottom, which adds a great crunch to the soft textures. On top of that is a moist vanilla cake, which is filled with the salted dulce de leche mousse. It’s all topped with a dark chocolate truffle. That truffle is pretty bitter, but if you eat it with the rest of the dessert, it balances the flavors well. There’s a dollop of chocolate pudding served on the side, which pairs well with the sweet dulce mousse. Dulce chocolate mousse Overall, we enjoyed this treat and all of the different flavors, but we wish there were more textures going on. Besides the graham cracker everything was really soft, so it could’ve used a bit more crunch. chocolate pudding Next up is Valrhona Chocolate with dark chocolate mousse, a chocolate brownie, and cassis mousse for $5. Wait, MORE chocolate? We’re in! Decadent Valrhona Chocolate First of all, the brownie in this treat is everything that we want a brownie to be — very moist and fudge-y with a rich chocolate flavor. The mousse on top is very sweet, which contrasts well with the dark chocolate ice cream on the side. The raspberry sauce on the plate is nice and tart, which cuts through all the rich chocolate flavors. The purple gloss that covers the brownie and mousse is very sweet and tastes kind of like fondant but with more of a jelly texture. Inside the Valrhona chocolate But, wait, there’s more! There’s a THIRD sweet treat here — it’s the Orange Mousse with lemon cake and raspberry meringues for $4.50. Okay, so this is totally healthy (don’t @ us) because it’s got a lot of fruit in it. That’s our story, and we’re sticking to it. Side note: isn’t this treat gorgeous?? Orange Mousse with lemon cake and raspberry meringues The Orange Mousse was our favorite thing at this booth! There’s a buttery shortbread cookie on the bottom, which goes really well with the orange mousse on top. The little raspberry meringue kisses are nice and tart, and the lemon cake on the side is citrus-y and fresh. Our fave There are a lot of fresh flavors going on here, which we loved. Our only complaint is that the cake was a little bit dry, but it wasn’t so dry that we didn’t want to eat it. We ate it together with a bite of the mousse, which helped! Here’s a peek inside Whew — that’s a lot of sweets, y’all. But we’ve got a few choices of beverages to wash it all down with. Beverages There’s a choice of three drinks to choose from here: The Strawberry Blonde Nitro, the Vanilla Porter, and a Milk Stout. Each are available for $5 for a 6oz pour or $9 for a 12oz pour. OR you can get all three in the Neapolitan Beer Flight, which is what we did! This flight costs $10. Neapolitan Beer Flight The Strawberry Blonde Nitro didn’t taste like strawberry at all to us. Instead it was more of a normal dark nitro beer, similar to a Guinness or Porter. The Vanilla Porter was really tasty! It was very strong on the vanilla, so we really only wanted a little bit. But we definitely enjoyed the flavor, and it went well with the other drinks in the flight. The Milk Stout was the only light beer, and it tasted a little bit tart. This one reminded us of an IPA. Overall In general, we thought this was a very fun booth with some seriously pretty desserts. There are options for all kinds of flavor palates, from the rich Valrhona Chocolate to the light Orange Mousse. Our favorite was that Orange Mousse, but we weren’t sad about anything we tried here! Deco Delights Spread We’re eating and drinking our way around ALL the food studios at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, so stay tuned for more reviews! Click Here to See ALL of Our 2022 Festival of the Arts Reviews Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! 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We’re celebrating the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with awesome entertainment, some exceptionally skilled artwork, and of course, lots of FOOD. WELCOME to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! We’ve been checking out all of the food studios at this year’s festival, and now we’re heading to stop by one that we’re very familiar with — The Donut Box! This booth has been home to some delicious sweet treats at festivals past, but it has an all-new menu for the 2022 Festival of the Arts. We bet you’ll never guess what the featured item is! (Yeah, that’s right, it’s donuts.) 2022 Donut Box Menu There are three new donuts on the menu, including one that’s part of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. On top of that, we’ve got two beverages — Rosé and the Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail. 2022 Donut Box Menu Looks pretty exciting to us, so let’s dive on in and chow down! Food To start, we’ll be ordering the Vanilla Donut with strawberry sugar, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry gele. This is the one that’s part of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine (make sure you order all the items on the list and you can get a prize!) and it’s $5.50. Vanilla Donut with strawberry sugar, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry gele Here’s a closer look at all of the fixings that come along with the donut! Vanilla Donut with strawberry sugar, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry gele So what’s the taste like? Is it worth the price? Well, we found the flavors to be pretty nice! This one in particular tasted more like a pound cake than a donut, with a lot of tasty glaze. The fixings were a nice touch and the strawberry ice cream was heavenly! Vanilla Donut Next up is the Inside Out Donut, which is a vanilla donut with bavarian cream. Don’t let the average donut appearance fool you — it’s basically inside-out! You can order it for $5. Inside Out Donut: Vanilla donut with Bavarian cream While we were fans of the Vanilla Donut, we unfortunately cannot say the same for this one. It was VERY sweet, and the frosting had an odd creamy texture that we weren’t expecting. The donut itself was not bad, but we were overwhelmed by the sweetness and the texture from the bizarre creamy coating. We would have preferred if they kept this one “inside-in,” so to speak. If you’re a big donut fan then you may enjoy the unique approach to this dessert, but if you aren’t that into sweets, you may want to pass on this one. Inside Out Donut: Vanilla donut with Bavarian cream cross-section And finally, we’ve got the Chocolate-dipped Donut with black and gold sugar sprinkles and chocolate buttercream. Can we just talk about how pretty this is? This one is definitely Insta-worthy! Chocolate-dipped Donut with black and gold sugar sprinkles and chocolate buttercream But looks aren’t everything — is it worth the $5 price tag? Well, this is the most classic “yeast-y” donut of the bunch, and it was good! Personally, we would prefer the donuts at Joffrey’s, but if you’re big into chocolate, then you’ll want to give this one a try. The chocolate icing was very tasty and rich! Chocolate-dipped Donut cross-section Then it was time to wash everything down with the Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail for $10.50! If you like Cold Brew and Bourbon, this drink is for you. It’s essentially a Coffee-infused Old Fashioned. We could definitely taste the bourbon, even with ice melted. It wasn’t too sweet at all, with just a whisper of sweetness. Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail If those flavors aren’t up your alley, you can also try the Moscato Rosé for $5. Now that we’re thoroughly sugared up, let’s discuss the merits of The Donut Box. Overall The Donut Box always seems to have something up their sleeve at each EPCOT festival, so we look forward to trying this location out in particular! Today, their selections were okay overall. All three donuts were a treat for the eyes, but as far as taste goes, we actually liked our beverage more than all three donuts! If you’re a big sweets fan, however, this may have to be your first stop when you visit the Festival of the Arts. Donut Box Menu Items Stay tuned to DFB for more thoughts from this year’s festival and all the food studio reviews! We’ll keep you updated with all the news you need to know. Click Here to Check Out More Information on the Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Are you heading to this year’s festival? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Dear EPCOT, Please Don’t Turn Our Donuts Inside Out Anymore first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Epcot arts fest draws crowds and a long line, even by Disney standards. The quest: Figment popcorn bucket. View the full article

2022 has only just begun, and there’s already a ton of exciting happenings around Disney World — for example, EPCOT just kicked off its first festival of the year, the Festival of the Arts! If you’re getting ready to take a trip to the parks next week, there will surely be plenty to see and do. Disney World Let’s take a look at the park hours and current Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of January 16th! Keep in mind that Monday, January 17th is a holiday, so you may see a bump in crowds at the beginning of the week! Disney World Park Hours the Week of January 16th Magic Kingdom will be open the week of January 16th from 9AM-10PM on Sunday, from 9AM-9PM Monday through Friday, and from 9AM-11PM on Saturday. The park will remain open for an additional two hours past closing time on Wednesday, January 19th (9PM-11PM) for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. Magic Kingdom park hours the week of January 16th © Disney EPCOT will be open daily next week from 10AM-9PM. The park will remain open for an additional two hours after closing (9PM-11PM) on Monday, January 17th for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. As you can see below, next week is the first full week of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! The festival will be open daily the same hours as the park. EPCOT park hours the week of January 16th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily next week from 9AM-9PM. Hollywood Studios park hours the week of January 16th © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open next week from 8AM-8PM on Sunday, Monday, and Saturday, and from 9AM-7PM Tuesday through Friday. Animal Kingdom park hours the week of January 16th © Disney As a reminder, if you are staying at any Disney World resort hotel, then you’re eligible for Early Theme Park Entry! While only guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts get those extra two hours at night on select days, ALL Disney World resort guests can enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes prior to the posted opening time every day! Click here to read about what it’s like riding EPCOT’s newest ride during Early Theme Park Entry! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of January 16th Select Resort Hotels As of this writing, Park Pass Reservation availability seems to be wide open across all three ticket types! For those guests staying at Select Resort Hotels, Park Pass reservations are available each day of the week at all four theme parks. Select Resort Hotel Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of January 16th as of January 13th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Similarly, guests with Theme Park Tickets (those not staying at the Select Resort Hotels) may currently book a Park Pass Reservation for any day next week at any of the four theme parks. Theme Park Tickets Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of January 16th as of January 13th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders also have wide-open Park Pass Reservation availability next week! They may book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four parks for each day. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of January 16th as of January 13th © Disney Keep in mind that this may change! Park Pass Reservation availability can fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, and since the week of January 16th is starting with a holiday weekend, we may start to see less Park Pass Reservation availability in certain parks. If you have yet to book your Reservations, you should do so ASAP! Be sure to check back ahead of your next Disney World vacation to keep up on the latest news and announcements. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Does the Upcoming Holiday Weekend Affect Disney World's Park Pass Reservation Availability? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Snow White fan, you might remember the Grumpy Cranberry Cone in Magic Kingdom not long ago. Seven Dwarfs Cranberry Cone At the time, the Grumpy Cone was the only Dwarf cone available, but a few days ago Disney changed the menu of Storybook Treats to include ALL seven Dwarfs, and we’re been excited to try them all! We got to try a new Dwarf cone today, so check it out! The Seven Dwarfs Specialty Cones are new to Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom, and depending on the day a new Dwarf, with all different flavors and cone colors, will reportedly be featured. Look at all of them! Today the leader of the Dwarfs himself, Doc, was the featured cone! The Doc Cone is made with a caramel and chocolate espresso soft serve twist with a yellow white chocolate belt buckle and a Doc medallion in a small waffle cone. It’s Doc! Okay, y’all, we LOVED the Doc Cone! It was not too sweet and it wasn’t an overpowering espresso or coffee flavor. In fact, we thought it was a nice take on the traditional chocolate and vanilla soft serve cone! We did notice the soft serve was a little meltier than expected (especially since it’s chilly outside in Florida right now!) but that might have just been our experience. SO cute! Even if you don’t like coffee you might still enjoy this cone because the flavor is very light, so the only people who might want to skip this are people who don’t care for ice cream. We really liked it! Love him You can find the Doc Cone at Storybook Treats today for $5.99, but remember that a different Dwarf may be featured on the day you visit! Stay tuned to DFB for more Seven Dwarfs Cone reviews! Check out our review of the Grumpy Cone here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Dwarf Cone are you hoping to try? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Seven Dwarfs Cone FINALLY Arrived in Disney World — and It Did NOT Disappoint first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been keeping up with the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts news today, then you know that there’s one hot topic that everyone is discussing — the Figment popcorn bucket. He’s so cute! It was announced a few days before the festival and then this morning, the line to purchase the bucket filled up quickly, reaching an estimated 6.5-hour wait. With so much popularity, it wasn’t too surprising when the bucket already started to pop up on eBay thanks to resellers. But amidst those listings, we found something that we just HAD to share! When we first searched “Figment popcorn bucket” we had to scroll past listing after listing of these buckets selling for $100+ each. ©eBay However, hidden amidst the real listings is this one, the “Bad Artwork Sketch of 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Figment Popcorn Bucket.” It was posted by user Juliaki1 and is meant to benefit charity, with 90% of the proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. ©eBay If you definitely don’t want to pay $270 for a Figment popcorn bucket on eBay, you can bid on this sketch instead, which is already up to $52 with 39 bids (and climbing!). The auction ends next Friday at 11:16AM, so there’s plenty of time to donate to a good cause. ©eBay And as an added bonus, the listing says that the seller will throw in a bag of microwave popcorn as well…what’s a popcorn bucket without popcorn?! We’ll keep an eye on any more Figment popcorn bucket news, so stay tuned to DFB! And keep following along for all of the Festival fo the Arts coverage today! Click Here to Check Out the Line for the Figment Bucket! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Do you own any popcorn buckets? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Fan Lists "Bad Artwork Sketch" Of Famous Figment Popcorn Bucket With Proceeds Going To Charity...And It's EVERYTHING. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! We’re exploring the delicious eats, cool art, and amazing performances of this year’s fest and bringing it all to our readers (that’s you!). Festival of the Arts Today, we’re heading over to a BRAND NEW booth to see what it has to offer! Menu The Craftsman’s Courtyard is a new booth at Festival of the Arts featuring cast iron seafood (who doesn’t love a good cast iron skillet?). The Craftsman’s Courtyard The menu has a few food offerings including seafood and a pâté… 2022 Food Menu for The Craftsman’s Courtyard …as well as quite a few drink offerings, including a new Wine Flight! 2022 Drink Menu for The Craftsman’s Courtyard Now, let’s try some food! Food Now, ALL of the food here is new, because it’s a brand new booth, so we’re pumped to try everything! WOW! First, we started with the Pâté de Campagne, which is Country Pork Pâté with Pistachios, Truffles, Toasted Ciabatta, Red Onion Marmalade, Pickled Mustard Seed, and Caperberries for $6.75. There’s so much going on! We really enjoyed this! The flavor was great and there were a lot of pickled mustard seeds served with the pâté, so we recommend spreading them around to get the flavor in every bite. Closer look at those mustard seeds! The onion marmalade was delightful and the caperberries added a great saltiness. You only taste the pistachio if you get a chunk of it in the pâté, so the flavor isn’t overwhelming. See the pistachios in there? The fat on the outside of the pâté was a bit much for every bite, but eating it with every other bite was good! There’s a lot going on, but it works! Next, we tried the the Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels with Sautéed Tomatoes, Garlic, and Fresh Herbs for $7.50. Who wants mussels? The mussels were super tasty! They had a great garlic taste and you get a good amount of them for the price. The smoked flavor is also noticeable and we really enjoyed it! YUM! The tomatoes and herbs also worked well with the mussels and had a delicious flavor. Cast Iron-Roasted P.E.I. Mussels The toast points are exactly what they sound like, but they were very buttery and good. However, we don’t think you need them — the mussels hold their own! Bread is nice, but not needed! The other seafood offering at this booth is the Cast Iron-seared Steelhead Trout with Parsley Salad, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Capers, and Lemon Aïoli, which costs $6.75. So pretty! This fish was also a great item, it was very fresh and tasted similar to salmon! Trout time! The fish goes well with the creamy dressing, which has a tartness to it. The olives also go great with the trout, it gave it a little extra saltiness! Steelhead Trout The onions had a surprisingly powerful flavor, but it complimented the fish nicely. Very tasty! Now, let’s move on to drinks! Beverages We had to get the wine flight over here! It includes the Hess Collection Napa Chardonnay, the Daou Family Estates Discovery Rosé, and the Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon. The entire flight is $6.50. Wine flight The red wine is not too tart and easy to sip on, while the white is slightly fruit, but not too dry. The rosé, was more fruity than the white, and was decently sweet. Out of the three, we liked the red the most! The red was the winner! There is also a beer available at this booth — the Blue Star Wheat Beer from North Coast Brewing Co. You can get a 6 oz. pour for $5 or a 12 oz. pour for $9. Overall Overall, we enjoyed every single food item here, which is so cool for it being a brand new booth! Even if you’re not a huge seafood fan, we think you would enjoy these flavors because they’re very well done. And, for the prices, it’s a great value because these are pretty fancy foods! We’re excited that this booth has brought some more unique dishes to the festival, and, we love having another wine flight to sip on (duh)! Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you reviews from ALL of the booths at Festival of the Arts today. Click here to see ALL of the FULL MENUS for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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 food do you want to try from this booth? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This New EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth is Basically a Five Star Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready, DFB readers, it’s time for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! There’s TONS of food to try, popular souvenirs to track down, and cool performances to see, and we’re covering everything you need to know. Festival of the Arts We’re visiting all of the booths around EPCOT today, and we’ll keep you updated with the best eats and drinks out there. Right now, we’re taking a look at a Festival of the Arts booth that’s known to be very POPular (pun intended). Did you get our joke? ‘Cause we’re visiting the Pop Eats! booth in EPCOT right now! Pop Eats! Food Studio Booth 2022 This spot is actually the #1 destination in EPCOT right now, because this is where you’ll find the new Figment popcorn bucket. Guests are lined up and waiting for hours to get their hands on that cutie, but we’ll show you more about that in just a minute. Menu Pop Eats! is a Festival of the Arts booth known for bright, dynamic dishes based on the pop art of legends like Andy Warhol (you’ll even find tomato soup inspired by Warhol’s iconic piece!). In the past, we’ve really enjoyed just about everything we’ve tried here, so we expect big things! Pop Eats! Menu 2022 Many of the main popular dishes from years past — including the Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese and the Almond Frangipane Cake — have returned to the menu alongside NEW dishes like the Tomato Soup with Bacon, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese. This is also where you’ll find both the Figment Popcorn Bucket for $25… Figment Popcorn Bucket …and the new Figment spork for $2.50. Of course, one of the major appeals of this booth is the Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn! Featuring the mascot of the Festival of the Arts, this is a great find for any popcorn bucket collectors out there. Figgy is here, too! Figgy comes filled with rainbow popcorn, which is pre-packaged. Figment Popcorn Bucket The popcorn is pretty much your normal sugar-coated popcorn. The flavor reminds us of fruity cereal, so it’ll likely be a favorite among kids! Of course we’ll share with Figment! You can also get refills at popcorn stands around Disney World. Beverages The Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary is returning this year, and we’re so glad that it is! Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary 2020 This has been one of our favorite drinks in the past, and we consider it a must-get for Bloody Mary fans. You can get one for $14 this year. Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary 2020 Brooklyn Brewery Pulp Art Hazy IPA is also available at this stand for $5/$9 (depending on which size you get). Overall If you’re looking to just get the eats and drinks at this booth (and not the merchandise collectibles), you might want to wait a couple of days for the crowds to calm down. Figment’s popcorn bucket is a VERY hot ticket item, and the line for this booth is a multi-hour wait for that reason. Pop Eats! Spread That being said, we think the eats and treats here are very delicious. Like years past, we definitely recommend stopping by Pop Eats! if the line isn’t too long. And you absolutely should get that new grilled cheese when you do! Guests at Pop Eats! That’s all we’ve got from the Pop Eats! booth‘s delicious treats. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, including the best info about the Festival of the Arts, so stay tuned here for more. Click Here to See ALL of Our Reviews from the 2022 Festival of the Arts Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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 would you try from this booth? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Forget the Figment Popcorn Bucket — We’d Wait Hours For This Grilled Cheese in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of iconic Christmas movies out there, but one especially beloved film is The Santa Clause featuring Tim Allen. The Santa Clause ©Disney The film ultimately became a series with 2 sequel movies made after the original. It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen Tim Allen in the big red suit though. The Santa Clause 3 came out all the way back in 2006. But soon we’ll all get to see Tim Allen transform into Santa once again! Earlier today D23 shared the BIG holiday news — Disney Legend Tim Allen is set to reprise his role from The Santa Clause movies for a NEW limited series coming to Disney+! The new series has “The Santa Clause” as its current working title. The series will be executive produced by Allen and is going to begin production in Los Angeles, California in March. ©Disney Just what will the series be about? Well D23 gave us a bit of a peek today. The new series is going to be set after the trilogy of the original The Santa Clause films. In the show, Scott Calvin will be “on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can’t be Santa forever.” According to D23, “He’s starting to lose a step in his Santa duties, and more importantly, he’s got a family who could benefit from a life in the normal world, especially his two kids who have grown up at the Pole. With a lot of elves, children, and family to please, Scott sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new adventure in a life south of the pole.” ©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection (Obtained via Variety) The executive producer and showrunner will be Jack Burditt (who many may recognize from 30 Rock, Modern Family, Frasier, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). Additional individuals will also serve as executive producers including Kevin Hench (from Last Man Standing), Richard Baker, and Rick Messina. We seriously CANNOT WAIT to hear more about this new series and what it will involve! Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see everything coming to Disney+ in January! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this Disney+ series? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: A NEW 'The Santa Clause' Series With Tim Allen is Coming to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is the first day of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, and we’re SO excited! WELCOME to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! We’re LIVE at the festival checking out everything from the food to the music to the artwork. Oh, and we also grabbed that coveted Figment Popcorn Bucket that people are currently waiting in a VERY long line for. Speaking of Figment, we found another fun item at the festival featuring the purple dragon that you’re going to want to get your hands on! There’s a FIGMENT SPORK at Festival of the Arts!!! Just look how cute this thing is. Figment Spork!! Figment’s at the top of the spork holding a paint brush, and the Festival of the Arts logo is on there, too! Hello there, Figment! The spork is available at multiple locations at the festival. We found it in the same location as the popcorn bucket, over at Pop Eats!, and we also saw it at The Craftsman’s Courtyard. Both of these booths are located in the World Showcase Plaza. You can grab the spork for only $2.50! Figment Spork sign at Pop Eats! Food Studio We’re sure this guy is going to be popular like the popcorn bucket, so you may want to try and grab it sooner rather than later! Go get a Figment for yourself! Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you more updates from Festival of the Arts, as well as reviews of ALL of the food booths! Click here to see the FULL MENUS for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Have you ever been to Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There’s A FIGMENT SPORK at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to get out your paintbrushes and prepare your canvases, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is here! EPCOT’s first official festival of the year goes from January 14th through February 21st, 2022. There are SO many fun things to see and do (and EAT), but today we’re talking about the souvenirs you can take home! Festival of the Arts In between all that time you spend admiring the incredible art around the festival, you might want to grab some merchandise! Come with us as we show off ALL the new merchandise for the Festival of the Arts this year! Although the festival is a little over a month long, some of this merchandise may run out FAST! Take a look at some of your options so you have an idea of what to look for in EPCOT! We stopped by Creations Shop to check out all the new merch. Festival of the Arts Apparel First, let’s start with the ultimate Figment fan spirit jersey! The 2022 Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey is cream colored with Figment holding a paintbrush on the front, along with a print with designs of Figment, Spaceship Earth, snacks, instruments, paint supplies, musical notes, and more! We Love It! The back of the spirit jersey says, “make a masterpiece today.” And that’s not all! Other Merchandise There’s a super cute Festival of the Arts Notecards Set for $9.99, featuring Figment, of course. Notecard And it’s time for the STAR of the show. The Figment Popcorn Bucket!It’s is proving to be majorly popular at the 2022 Festival of the Arts, with people waiting for a LONG time in line. But…it’s iconic, right? Figment Popcorn Bucket If you’re willing to wait in a LONG time, you might be able to find the Figment Popcorn Bucket in stock at the Pop Eats! food booth for $25. Check out more photos of the Figment Popcorn Bucket here! Make sure to check back soon; we have a feeling Disney will release more merchandise as the festival continues! When we find something new, we’ll be sure to let you know! Be sure to stay tuned for more Festival of the Arts reviews, previews, and more! How to Get a FREE Dessert at the 2022 EPCOT 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. Do you see any merchandise you must have? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: ALL of the Merchandise From the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Long lines at Disney World are to be expected from time to time, but we’re noticing more long lines this morning in the parks than usual (and we aren’t talking about the rides!). Magic Kingdom We’re in EPCOT today covering the first day of the Festival of the Arts, where one Cast Member estimated a 6 1/2 HOUR (yes, hours) wait for the new Figment popcorn bucket. But we also have a reporter in Magic Kingdom today who spotted ANOTHER long line! Gaston’s Tavern is a great go-to breakfast spot in Magic Kingdom! Starting off your morning with one of their tasty warm Cinnamon Rolls is an excellent way to kickoff any park day. It’s as big as Gaston’s muscles! If you’re looking for one of those Cinnamon Rolls this morning, however, you’re going to have to wait a while. Take a look at the line outside of Gaston’s Tavern! We hopped in line to see just how long the wait was (plus, we were craving a fresh, warm Cinnamon Roll!). That’s a pretty long line for Cinnamon Rolls! Once we got inside, a Cast Member told us that Gaston’s Tavern was serving hot cocoa today, which might be one reason why the line grew so long! Combined with a morning rush of guests looking for something to eat for breakfast, and you have a recipe for a pretty long line! Each of the counters were operating, so once it was our turn to order, we got our food super fast. All in all, we waited just shy of 20 minutes! We calculated the wait time and acquired our Cinnamon Roll today in the name of science. We also grabbed a LeFou’s Brew, because when in “Rome,” one orders a LeFou’s Brew! Pro tip: LeFou’s Brew is sold for $12.99 with a souvenir stein, but if you already have the cup or you don’t want to spend the extra cash, you can order the drink by itself for half the price at $6.29! Cheers to Gaston! Be sure to follow along for more of the latest updates and coverage from all of the Disney World parks and resorts! Click here to take a look at the line for the new Figment popcorn bucket at 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. Where is your favorite place in Disney World to grab breakfast? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Isn’t The Only Place You’ll Find Unusually Long Waits Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the first day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and we’ve already been hustling (and it’s not even noon!). Did you SEE the line for Figment? So far, the hot news is that there’s a ridiculously long line to purchase the new Figment popcorn bucket that was announced a few days ago. When we arrived this morning, the line quickly started forming, and while we had to wait over an hour, the line has been predicted to be over SIX HOURS LONG now. And unfortunately, as it is with most limited-release Disney merchandise, the resellers are already taking advantage. Before most guests have even made their way through the line, we have already spotted the Figment popcorn bucket listed on Ebay. He’s only $25 in the park, but we’re already seeing people post him for ten times that amount online. ©Ebay Just look at those ridiculous prices, and all for a popcorn bucket. Every listing that we’ve seen already has multiple bids. At the time of publishing, one of them had 55 bids and was sitting at $270. ©Ebay Ebay resellers and the like have caused problems with merchandise in the past. Because of this and supply issues, we’ve seen many purchase limits added to popular items recently. Currently, guests are only allowed to buy 2 Figment popcorn buckets each. There’s a purchase limit on Figment! We definitely understand that guests would want to get their hands on this bucket (he’s stinkin’ adorable), but it’s definitely a hard pill to swallow that the prices are already so high on Ebay. Hundreds of dollars? YIKES. We’ll keep you updated with any more news on this situation, so stay tuned to DFB. And follow along with us today as we experience the festival! Click Here to Check Out the Line for Figment! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Do you own any popcorn buckets? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's New Figment Popcorn Bucket is Already Reselling for HUNDREDS Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is definitely the place to be if you’ve got a hankerin’ for something sweet. We’ll take one of each, thanks! From crazy cupcakes to cookies that weigh half a pound (!!!), we have seen so many creative and festive desserts come out of both Disneyland and Disney World! One Disney executive recently shared a look at an exclusive dessert you can only find in ONE spot! The force is strong with Disney’s candy apple game — like this seasonal Watermelon Apple in Disneyland! Do all apples dream of becoming watermelons? Or, like this SPICY Chamoy Caramel Apple! Chamoy Caramel Apple Prepare for the candy apple assortment to get even cuter, because Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock recently shared a post on his Instagram of the most adorable candy apple we have EVER SEEN! The Grogu Candy Apple features “the Child” we all know and love from the hit Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. It’s a limited-edition offering exclusively from Marceline’s Confectionary in Downtown Disney. You can get it for $12.99! Keep an eye out for more exclusive Disney snack news from the DisneyFoodBlog! Click Here to See the Must-Get Disney Dishes of 2022 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 Do you like Disney’s candy apples? Tell us in the comments below! The post We Thought We Had Seen Disney's BEST Baby Yoda Treats...Until NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! Whether you’re looking for delicious food, beautiful art, or show-stopping performances, there’s a TON to see and do at this festival. WELCOME to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Before we can even BEGIN to take in all of the sights, sounds, and tastes of the festival, we have a very important item to cross off our list: checking out the new Figment popcorn bucket! Just for the Festival of the Arts, Disney has released a brand-new Figment Popcorn Bucket! The lovable purple dragon (who’s also the festival’s mascot!) finally got his own souvenir popcorn bucket that puts the “fun” in functional! And let’s just say: the Figment fans were out in FULL force this morning with an HOURS long wait for Pop Eats. In fact, one Cast Member estimated that the line had grown to a six and a half hour wait! That’s almost 400 minutes for a popcorn bucket! What in the world?! This popcorn bucket is priced at $25 (with a purchase limit of 2 Figments per person) at the Pop Eats! Booth, which is located in the World Showcase Plaza (the entrance to World Showcase right in between the Mexico and Canada Pavilions). We hopped in line at 9:30AM, and by 10:40AM we had secured one imaginative purple dragon popcorn bucket! But the wait was WELL worth it: There he is! Come on!! How CUTE is this little guy? Adorable! Even the strap is covered with pictures of Figment, along with the 50th Anniversary Celebration logo: Every Figment fan’s dream. As adorable as this popcorn bucket is on its own, the REAL treat can be found inside: it comes with RAINBOW POPCORN! The popcorn comes in a separate bag sealed with a Figment sticker at the time of purchase. This isn’t your everyday popcorn! If you can brave those mega-long lines, be sure to grab this popcorn bucket ASAP, because it’s sure to sell out very quickly (I mean, who doesn’t love Figment?). He’s happy to see you! We could stare at this little purple dragon all day, but we have some festival booths to get to! Figment Popcorn Bucket Okay, one more picture for the road: Too cute! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click here to take a look at all of the menus from this year’s Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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 about this popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Do You Think the New Figment Popcorn Bucket Is Worth the Multi-HOUR Wait in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spirit jerseys and Disney World seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly! Now that the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially here, we’ve been exploring all the new foods, drinks, art, and (of course) MERCHANDISE that the festival has to offer. We LOVE this display! This year, Disney’s Festival of the Arts merchandise is full of color, character, and ART! Earlier this month, Disney gave us a sneak preview of the new Figment popcorn bucket, which people seem to be LOVING (seriously, the line is RIDICULOUSLY LONG!), but that’s not the only merchandise that could be a hit this year! If you’re a fan of Figment, then the Festival of the Arts was MADE for you! Figment is the icon of the festival, and you can find him both hiding throughout the park AND on Disney’s new merchandise. Festival of the Arts Figment is especially prominent on Disney’s exclusive Festival of the Arts 2022 spirit jersey!! New Spirit Jersey! We found this new spirit jersey at the Creations Shop in EPCOT, though you’ll also want to keep an eye out for it in other spots. This cream colored spirit jersey features a little Figment friend on the top. He’s holding a paintbrush and looks ready to create a true masterpiece! Hello Beautiful The bottom half of the spirit jersey is covered in Figment designs along with little designs of Spaceship Earth, musical notes, snacks, instruments, paint supplies, and more. Looks like Figment is REALLY getting into all of the arts! So Fun! On the back of the spirit jersey it says “make a masterpiece today.” The back also features more designs of cake, a paintbrush, and even Spaceship Earth, all placed within perfect little frames. Make a Masterpiece! Seriously, this is a total win for Figment fans and fans of the Festival of the Arts as a whole! We Love It! The ECPOT Festival of the Arts spirit jersey is available for $74.99. Keep in mind that popular merchandise for these Festivals can sell out, so you might not want to wait to buy something if you like it! Stay tuned as we eat and drink our way around EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts and check out all of the entertainment, merchandise, and other things the Festival has to offer! Click Here to See Everything That’s FREE at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Will you be on the lookout for this new spirit jersey? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Ultimate Spirit Jersey for Figment Fans Has Arrived in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Weighted blankets have become very popular tools for reducing anxiety and aiding sleep. Weighted plush Disney put their own spin on this product with weighted plushes, which we found in the parks (and online) last year. They’ve been missing from Disney World’s gift shops for a while now, but we have great news if you were hoping to grab one of these heavy plushes! Weighted plushes are back in stock in Disney World! We spotted two characters in the parks today, including one that’s NEW to Disney World (although we’ve seen them both in Disneyland). New weighted plushes Now you can get a weighted Pluto stuffed animal (we’ve seen this cutie before)… Pluto …and the NEW weighted Pua! (He’s the adorable pig from Moana, in case you didn’t already know.) It’s Pua! We saw these guys at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and they’re also available over in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Weighted plushes in Magic Kingdom These animals have a removable 2.5 pound bag inside them, so you can take it out if they get too heavy for ya. Removable weighted bag Our reporters have said that the plushes feel very heavy with the bag inside, possibly even heavier than 2.5 pounds. Pua is too cute Both of these plushes cost $39.99, and they’re available to buy online as well. Click Here to Buy the Weighted Pluto Plush Click Here to Buy the Weighted Pua Plush In the past, we’ve also seen weighted plushes for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, and Eeyore, but Pluto and Pua were the only characters available today. We asked a Cast Member about these guys, and they told us that more characters were supposed to come with Pluto and Pua, but they were delayed. More of these guys are supposed to come soon The other characters are now scheduled to arrive sometime in April according to this Cast Member, but they could arrive earlier or later (there’s some uncertainty with shipping right now). All of the weighted plush characters (Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Pluto, and Pua) are available to buy online at shopDisney right now! Click Here to Shop for Disney’s Weighted Plushes Online Keep following DFB for more of the latest updates on Disney merchandise! Click Here to Check Out the Longest Line in Disney World 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. Which of the weighted plushes would you take home? Let us know in the comments. The post Weighted Plushes Have Returned to Disney World with a NEW Character first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past several months we’ve seen a number of restaurants and hotels reopen and other experiences return to Disney World. Seafood Boil at Cape May Cafe But select dining spots have not yet reopened or have been serving slightly modified meals. Well now Disney has shared some BIG news about restaurant re-openings, returning buffets, and other dining info! Today Disney announced that several restaurants will be reopening soon in Disney World and many will be serving NEW dishes! Disney has also shared that some buffets will be coming back! Here’s what you need to know: Flying Fish First, over at Disney’s BoardWalk, Flying Fish will be reopening on January 27th! Guests will get to enjoy all kinds of signature seafood dishes here, as well as steak offerings and some new treats. So far Disney has shared that guests will get to munch on the Seafood Pearl Pasta as an entree at this spot. This dish will feature shrimp, lobster, scallops, clams, and mussels. There will also be Plancha-seared Scallops, which comes with grits, sweet corn, and Peppadew emulsion. ©Disney And if you’re ready for dessert the Cocoa Breach will be back, which in the past has featured Vanilla Custard, Milk Chocolate Bavarois, and Feuilletine Crunch. The Turf Club Bar and Grill Next, over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, The Turf Club Bar and Grill will be reopening on February 3rd. Guests will be able to enjoy various dishes at this spot including the new New York Cider-braised Mussels appetizer which is “flavored with garlic, chorizo, fennel, Fresno chili, and apple cider topped with a grilled baguette.” ©Disney Some new entrees will also join the lineup including The Grilled Pork Chop and Braised Lamb Tagliatelle. And you can end your meal with a dessert, like the new New York Cheesecake. Jik0 — The Cooking Place At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko — The Cooking Place is set to reopen on February 17th! You can read more about that here. Cape May Cafe Though Cape May Cafe is already open at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, some BIG changes will be coming to this spot soon! Starting on February 15th the all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast buffet will be BACK at this spot. There will be pull-apart bread with vanilla sauce, beef hash, an omelet station, Mickey and Minnie waffles, and more! And the buffet fun doesn’t stop at breakfast. Dinner will also go back to a buffet service starting on February 15th. The buffet will feature “cornbread, seasonal harvest salad, seafood boil, a daily carving station,” and more! ©Disney But note that crab legs and select other items will be an additional charge. Specifically, Disney has said guests will be able to “upgrade” their meals to include “snow crab legs or even a whole lobster, both purchased by the pound.” Ale & Compass Restaurant Finally, at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant will start serving lunch again on January 31st. On that date some returning breakfast options will be back as well. Specifically, Disney has noted that guests will be able to “enhance” their breakfast experience with a buffet items which will make great additions to the entree of their choice. The buffet will include “pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, overnight oats, and house-made cheddar biscuits with country gravy.” ©Disney Reservations for these spots all open up on January 20th so be sure to mark your calendars! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news. Click here to see the food booths announced for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! 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 restaurants will you be visiting? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Restaurant Reopening Dates and Big Buffet News Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Paris chefs reveal their iconic recipes for a culinary journey throughout the park. In this episode of Totalement Toqués, Anas Alaoui Mdaghri, Head Sous-Chef of the Yacht Club restaurant at Disney’s Newport Bay Club, invites you to discover his recipe for a vegan version of Pavlova with Red Fruits – a dessert that everyone […]View the full article

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Ever since the parks reopened, we’ve slowly begun to see more offerings return. Animal Kingdom Lodge The resorts reopened one by one and many restaurants opened their doors once again after being closed for months. We’re still in the progress of getting some of our favorites back, and today we learned about another one returning soon! On February 17th, the beloved restaurant Jiko — The Cooking Place will be reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House. Here, you’ll find “flavors of African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine” as you dine in an upscale setting. ©Disney Upon reopening, there will be some great menu items to try, like the Seafood Tangine. It’s made with prawns, scallops, squid, and Littleneck clams, so you seafood lovers will be over the moon! And for dessert, there’s the returning favorite, Kilimanjaro. According to Disney, it’s made with “decadent dark chocolate mousse, pistachio financier, pink peppercorn meringue, cacao nib crunch, and ras el hanout pineapples.” Wow, our mouths are watering already! ©Disney We’ll be at Jiko on reopening night, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates when February 17th rolls around. And keep following along for the latest Disney food news! Click Here to Check Out Our Review When Boma Reopened Next Door! 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 Jiko? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Jiko Gets A Reopening Date In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are few things that spark a fire in the hearts of Disney fans like a limited-time souvenir. EPCOT International Festival of the Arts We’ve seen incredibly long lines during the 50th Anniversary for new merchandise, virtual waiting rooms on shopDisney for limited release items, and don’t even get us STARTED on what things were like when Disney World reopened…after they had announced that Splash Mountain was getting a retheme. And today, we’re met with this phenomenon again, but this time at EPCOT! It’s the opening day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and we are PUMPED. We’re ready to try a bunch of food, shop around the World Showcase, and explore all the fun and artistic offerings. But first, we have to wait in line. A very long line. What in the world?! Wanna guess what this is for? We’ll give you a hint…it’s a popcorn bucket! That’s right, this is the line currently to purchase the new Figment popcorn bucket with rainbow popcorn. YIKES. It was announced a few days ago, and fans went WILD online. We can’t really blame them, because he’s stinkin’ adorable. ©Disney Thankfully, we’ve got a few members of our team in EPCOT today to cover the other parts of the fest, because we think we might be here a while. Send us (and all the other people waiting in line) those good vibes — we’re coming for you, Figment!!! See y’all in a couple hours. Stay tuned to DFB throughout the day for all the Festival of the Arts coverage and news. We can’t wait to share all our thoughts with you! We’re Live From the Festival — Check Out What’s Going On Here! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Would you wait for a popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We May Have Just Found the NEW Longest Line in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! EPCOT International Festival of the Arts It feels like we were just filling our bellies with all of the tasty food and drink items from the Festival of the Holidays, but it’s a new year and that means it’s already time for the most colorful, the most creative, and perhaps most unique of the four EPCOT festivals. We’ll be updating this post ALL DAY as we explore everything there is to see from the fest. Stay tuned, so you don’t miss a beat! Festival Dates This year, the Festival of the Arts will take place from January 14th through February 21st! That doesn’t give you as much time as you typically see at those mega-long festivals (EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival and EPCOT Food and Wine Festival run for MONTHS!). Remember, we’ll be updating this post ALL DAY with all the festival fun so stay tuned! Want more updates? You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Oh, and HAPPY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS DAY! Click here to read about all of the booths and menus from this year’s Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! 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! Are you planning on attending this year’s Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We're LIVE From the First Day of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a good day to be a Disney Foodie! I’ve got some exciting news of upcoming reopenings and updates from guest-favorite dining locations for you. This edition of Best Bites has everything you need to know about a few delicious eateries at the Walt Disney World Resort that are opening their doors once again, featuring some tasty new dishes and services.View the full article