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D23 is the official Disney fan club, and they host events throughout the year about all things Disney. Last November, we attended the Destination D23 event, where we heard updates and announcements about Disney attractions, upcoming events, new technology, and more. ©D23 Soon, tickets will go on sale for an even bigger D23 event, the 2022 D23 Expo. This event was supposed to take place last year, but it was postponed until 2022. The Expo covers news, announcements, and behind-the-scenes looks at several different aspects of the Walt Disney Company. During a media event today, we got more information about the upcoming D23 Expo. This year’s D23 Expo will take place in Anaheim, California, on September 9th through the 11th, 2022. D23 just announced that the 2022 Expo will be sponsored by Visa. ©D23 D23 said that Visa is “the ‘Official Way to Pay at D23 Expo'” and that D23 members who are also Visa cardholders will get access to exclusive offers, benefits, and “one-of-a-kind” Disney experiences. Disney VISA One of those extra benefits is that all D23 members who pay with their Visa card will get early access to 2022 D23 Expo tickets. For most members, the tickets go on sale on January 20th. But members who pay with a Visa card get “an exclusive 24-hour pre-sale for a limited number of one-day and three-day tickets.” This sale begins at 10AM PT on January 19th. ©D23 This is a big benefit, since we’ve seen tickets for the D23 Expo run out quickly after they go on sale. So if you’re a D23 member with a Visa card, be sure to set your alarm for right at 10AM PT on January 19th! And keep following DFB for more of the latest updates from Disney World. Click Here to Learn More About This Year’s D23 Expo Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the 2022 D23 Expo. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ 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 planning on attending the 2022 D23 Expo? Let us know in the comments. The post Read This If You’re a D23 Member With a Visa Card first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

D23 Expo is the biggest Disney fan event in the WORLD! Frozen 2 Cast at the 2019 D23 Expo ©Walt Disney Studios The event is held every 2 years and usually includes exciting announcements and news from The Walt Disney Company, whether it be about upcoming movies or new things in the theme parks. It was supposed to take place last year, but was delayed until this year instead. D23 Expo will be taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California on September 9th, 10th, and 11th of 2022, and some major announcements have just been made about the event! Disney has said that this year’s D23 Expo will be bigger than any Expo before! And, one very exciting thing coming to the Expo this year is Walt Disney’s ACTUAL AIRPLANE! ©Disney That’s right! Walt Disney’s famous plane he used to travel on is being restored and will be on display for fans to take photos with at The Walt Disney Archives exhibit. The exhibit is celebrating the upcoming 100 year celebration of the company in 2023. ©Disney Walt’s plane has been backstage at Walt Disney World and will be transported to Disneyland, but it will not being flying out there! Disney said they’re working on restoring the exterior of the plane. ©Disney The plane is called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane Presented by Amazon. Disney is working with the company to bring the airplane to the Expo. Disney D23 also released a video showing a look at the plane that you can check out below! Click here to see when you can buy tickets for D23 Expo! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to D23 Expo this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Walt Disney’s Original Airplane Will be at Disney’s D23 Expo this Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Back in 2020, the D23 Expo, the largest Disney fan event in the world, was postponed until 2022. However, 2022 is finally here and the biannual event is set to go ahead on September 9th-11th at the Anaheim Convention Center. In the past, this event has been the springboard for some MAJOR Disney announcements, including sneak peeks at attractions, movies, and more! ©D23 But one of the expo’s most beloved events is the Mousequerade Costume Contest, where cosplayers bring their SERIOUS Disney “A” costuming game. And during the D23 Expo Media Event this morning, we learned that the costume contest will return in 2022! So what can D23 Expo attendees expect at this year’s costume contest event? Well, for starters, you’ll see some of the best of the BEST Disney cosplay on the planet! If you want to see your favorite Disney characters brought to life, this is the place to do it! ©D23 The costume contest also brings in some celebrity judges. This year’s event will bring both Ashley Eckstein and Yvette Nicole Brown back for the third time, along with new judge Ally Maki. And the Mousquerade will be hosted by Nina West. ©D23 This year’s contest will feature some new categories, too, including “Off The Screen,” Imagine That!,” “Magical Mashups,” and “Cast of Characters,” along with a fan-favorite award based on an audience vote for the “Best in Show” prize of $2,300. If you’re interested in entering, head on over to D23Expo.com for rules and details. We’ll keep you updated on everything else about the D23 Expo, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending the D23 Expo this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Cosplayers, Are You Ready? The D23 Expo Costume Contest Will Return This Year! 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. It’s been a pretty fun time for Star Wars fans lately. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Late last year we saw some great new Star Wars food arrive in Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge area, the Book of Boba Fett is now streaming episodes on Disney+, and last year we also saw some Star Wars ears FLY off the shelves in Disney World. Though some Star Wars merchandise items (and some carrying cases for Star Wars merchandise experiences) have gone missing in Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately due to supply issues, today we found a NEW item Star Wars fans might jump at the chance to take home! Over at Tatooine Traders in Disney’s Hollywood Studios we found a brand NEW Star Wars Spirit Jersey that features an ICONIC piece of the films. The spirit jersey is black and covered in stars. The front features the Star Wars logo on it in yellow and is fairly simple, making it easy to pair with various ears or other pieces of your outfit. Would You Buy This? The back is the real star (get it, *star*) of the show here though. On the back you’ll find blue lettering with an ICONIC phrase from the film series. It’s the first few words from the awesome opening crawl — “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”. Love It! If you’re a big Star Wars fan, these words were likely the start of a love affair for the film franchise and its many movies, shows, books, etc. If you want to carry around that iconic piece of the film with you all day long, you can pick up this spirit jersey right now in Hollywood Studios for $74.99. Right now it looks like this specific spirit jersey isn’t available online (yet, at least) but you can grab a whole bunch of other spirit jerseys on shopDisney including a pretty adorable Grogu spirit jersey for kids ($49.99)… This spirit jersey has such fun colors! …the epic Big Hero 6 spirit jersey hoodie for adults ($79.99)… This is what the front looks like! …a Pizza Planet spirit jersey hoodie for adults ($79.99)… Pizza Planet Hoodie …and more! Click here to check out the spirit jerseys you can get online! We’ll keep an eye out for more exciting Disney merchandise and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see all of the Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise you can get online right now! 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. Would you pick up this spirit jersey and bring it home? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's Latest Spirit Jersey is Truly ICONIC first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buckle up everyone — the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts starts TOMORROW! 2021 Festival of the Arts signage We are busy getting ready for our all-day coverage of the Festival of the Arts, but while we were preparing we spotted a new piece of exclusive merchandise celebrating this year’s fest! Disney loves doling out exclusive merchandise options to guests (look how cute this MagicBand is!) and the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Passholder Exclusive Hoodie makes a new addition to the exclusive club. ©Disney The design features classic park imagery and icons and is adorned with “EPCOT International Festival of the Arts” in the left pocket area. You can see “PASSHOLDER” along the left sleeve. It’s not as bright and colorful as we were expecting. This is Festival of the Arts, so we thought it might pop a bit more! But it’s still and nice and simple option. ©Disney We were able to find this info in the Passholder hub on the MyDisneyExperience app! At this time, Disney has not yet released a price for this hoodie. We hope to have more info for you tomorrow as the festival kicks off! Be sure to check back here for our live festival coverage! Click Here to See the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Map! 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 snagging the hoodie at this year’s festival? Let us know in the comments! The post First Look at the 2022 Passholder Exclusive EPCOT Festival of the Arts Hoodie first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For almost 30 years, coin pressed pennies have been a classic, fun and inexpensive keepsake for guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. planDisney panelists are quick to recommend this tiny treasure as a souvenir for everyone in your party. Now, in honor of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration, you can even purchase special 50th Anniversary-themed pressed coins along with impressive medallions and unique tags. View the full article

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The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off TOMORROW, folks! We’re so excited! The festival will last until February 21st, 2021, and have fun food to try, performances like the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, and various works of art throughout the park. While we’re really excited for the food, we also can’t wait for the exciting drinks that will arrive for the festival! And, there’s a brand new drink coming that’s been created by a celebrity! La Cava del Tequila will be going LIVE on Instagram tonight at 6:30PM EST with Lily Aldridge to present a NEW margarita created by the model for Festival of the Arts! And, this isn’t the first time Lily Aldridge has created things for Disney — she also made some colorful designer Minnie ears! ©Disney La Cava del Tequila has had other celebrities create drinks for them as well, like the Black Magic Margarita from actor Neil Patrick Harris. Black Magic Margarita We’re so excited to find out what this new margarita from Lily will consist of! Stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be back with more details on the drink tonight. Click here to see ALL of the FULL MENUS for the food booths at 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’s your favorite drink at La Cava del Tequila? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Celebrity Margarita is Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is basically in festival mode year-round these days, with each year starting off with the Festival of the Arts. The “youngest” of the four festivals, this celebration of all things colorful and creative will take place in 2022 from January 14th through February 21st! Festival of the Arts If you’re thinking about making a trip to EPCOT this winter to check out the Festival of the Arts for yourself, don’t leave home without reviewing these seven tips! Simply put: don’t skip it! Festival of the Arts only runs for a few weeks in comparison to the more “behemoth” festivals like Flower and Garden and Food and Wine, which run for months! But if you haven’t taken the time to check this festival out, you may want to plan your next Disney World vacation around this one-of-a-kind festival. Minnie’s ready to celebrate! It’s frankly one of the least talked about EPCOT festivals, and that breaks our hearts a little! It has some GREAT food picks that you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World, or at any of the other EPCOT festivals for that matter! Deconstructed BLT Not to mention you’re totally immersed in art everywhere you turn, which is a real treat if you’re into art history, musical theatre, or frankly this: Hi, there, Figment! You look dashing. We’ll get into the specifics of this festival’s unique dishes in a little bit, but if you take home ANY of these tips today, let it be that EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is not one to skip! Click here to read about several things confirmed to be returning to the 2022 Festival of the Arts! There are tons of FREE interactive elements that you don’t want to miss. Each EPCOT festival has some sort of interactive element on top of the many food and drink items available for purchase. The Festival of the Arts, in particular, has several activities that you’ll want to make time to see. We can’t wait to try all the photo ops! The best part is that many of these activities are available to all guests at no additional cost! Be sure to check out the Paint By Numbers mural… Paint-by-Number Mural …stop and see the beautiful chalk art… Hard at work! …and have a fun little scavenger hunt to find your favorite Disney characters in murals around World Showcase! Luca artwork There’s entertainment around every corner, too! Trevor Carlton is a must-see if you have the time to do so! Mickey! The Festival of the Arts is one of those times where you are absolutely encouraged to “stop and smell the roses,” so to speak! If you’re only going for the food, then you’re doing the Festival of the Arts wrong! Click here to check out some eye-popping chalk art from a previous Festival of the Arts! Don’t sleep on their Disney on Broadway Concert Series! Broadway fans: this next one is for you. When else (aside from Broadway itself) can you combine your love for all things Disney AND musical theatre than at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts? If you’re visiting this year, make it a point to check out their Disney on Broadway Concert Series! 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Located at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion, this concert series brings together Broadway stars to perform some iconic show tunes and Disney hits! There are dining packages available as well so you can pair your concert with a meal! Click here to check out the full lineup of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the 2022 Festival of the Arts. Shop wisely at the merchandise booths. The theme for the Festival of the Arts is definitely “unique.” Not only are there food and drink items you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World, but you’ll also find one-of-a-kind souvenirs, including original works of art! Art available for purchase at the Festival of the Arts Keep in mind that you won’t see the same art at every merchandise location in EPCOT, so if you see something that you’re truly in love with, don’t assume you’ll find it at another booth or gift shop! Also, be on the lookout for artists as they make special appearances throughout the festival and may even be signing pieces of art and taking photographs! Even if you don’t make a purchase, the booths can act as fun pop up art galleries to check out! Can’t quite justify the cost of an original work of art? See if there are any 5″x7″ postcard sizes available! They’ll cost a fraction of the price, and you’ll still be able to go home with a unique piece of Disney merchandise to hang on your wall. Click here to find out the dates you may want to plan to visit the EPCOT Festival of the Arts if you want some signed pieces of art! The “Food Studios” are filled with visually stunning dishes! Remember when we mentioned that the Festival of the Arts is filled with unique dishes and drinks? We aren’t just talking about taste! Red Velvet Funnel Cake There are plenty of Insta-worthy treats around the food booths, and they truly go all-out with presentation on some of them! Passion Fruit Mousse with Dragon Fruit Jam Some standouts that you’ll want to have your camera ready for include the Sushi Donut in the Japan Pavilion… Sushi Donut …and the Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary from Pop Eats! Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary We were all told not to play with our food as kids, but at Festival of the Arts, that rule is totally thrown out the window. Click here to look back at our TOP food and beverage picks from last year’s Festival of the Arts! Don’t forget to bring (or buy) your festival tray! With more than a dozen food booths to choose from, it may be overwhelming to decide what to eat and drink! When you’re enjoying multiple items at once, it can be hard to carry all of those little plates — especially when there’s limited seating available. Food and Wine Logo Food Tray That’s when your trusty festival food tray comes in! Trust us on this one. These trays have saved us (and our food) on multiple occasions. You can either bring your own or see if they’re selling them at the merchandise booths around EPCOT. Click here to learn more about how to bring your own food tray! Even YOU can be an artist — for free! Finally, EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is a celebration about the inner artists in all of us — and that’s why you’ll want to take advantage of every opportunity you come across to let that inner artist shine! Animation Academy You may have heard about the animation experience over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Well, during Festival of the Arts, there’s a SECOND pop-up Animation Academy where you can learn to draw your favorite Disney characters. Animation Academy Best of all? It’s FREE. And you get to keep your original work of art — a FREE souvenir from Disney World? That doesn’t happen every day! Click here for a full list of the booths at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! If you’ve been to the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival more times than you can count, why not give Festival of the Arts a try this year, too? With unique food and beverages along with tons of free, interactive activities for the whole family, you may find yourself with a new FAVORITE EPCOT festival. Be sure to follow along when the festival officially kicks off for reviews of each of the food booths, not to mention our coverage of EVERYTHING there is to see and do! 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 We’ve Been to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts Countless Times and These Are Our BEST Tips first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most unique new dining experiences in Disney World can be found at EPCOT. Space 220 opened last year after multiple delays and setbacks, but one thing is for sure: you have likely never experienced dining in outer space quite like this. Space 220 offers some spectacular views! In addition to all of the lunch, dinner, and lounge items available to try, there’s a special souvenir to collect! According to Disney, the Space 220 Trading Cards are available with the purchase of a children’s meal OR the purchase of any non-alcoholic cocktail. Trading Cards There are several cards available to collect, each belonging to a particular series. Each series is named after one of the planets in our solar system (available series include Earth, Venus, and Mercury). There are six cards in each series, including one rare card with a blue foil ink! Rare Trading Card Each of the trading cards includes “custom illustrations” and “trivia facts about space exploration, food in space, and sky-high innovations at Space 220.” So, you may find a card like “A Real Scorcer” from the Venus Series that depicts a planetary rover, or you may get a card like “Lunar Bacon Cubes” (we’re DYING to know what the story is behind those). Trading Cards These aren’t your ordinary custom illustrations. Disney recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making these space-themed trading cards, all set to a very dramatic space-themed musical score (anyone else picking up on Stranger Things vibes? Just us?). Take a look at the video below: In addition to this incredible video, Disney also announced that “there are plans for more planetary-themed collections on the horizon at Space 220.” So we’ll keep our eyes peeled for new collections of trading cards available with every Kids Meal at Space 220! Be sure to follow along for the latest updates from all around Disney World. Click here to read our full review of dinner at Space 220! 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 dined at Space 220 yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Space 220 Will Release More Collectables Soon in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning to visit Magic Kingdom this year, you’re gonna need to do some planning. Main Street, U.S.A. But don’t worry, DFB Guide has got your back with all the tips, tricks, and secrets you NEED to know to have the best day ever. Check out our video below The 2022 Ultimate Guide to Magic Kingdom Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know if you’re going on a 2022 Disney World vacation! The post DFB Video: The 2022 Ultimate Guide to Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are all kinds of fantastic Disney theatrical performances you can see at local theaters near you, in Disney World (we can’t wait to check out the Disney on Broadway concert series at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts!) , and even on Broadway! ©Disney Aladdin The Musical Seeing a Disney show on Broadway can be an amazing experience, but it means you’ll have to shell out some cash for those tickets. We’ve seen Black Friday deals offered on tickets before, but now we’ve got an extra special way YOU could save BIG on a Disney on Broadway show! It’s NYC Broadway Week and that means it’s time for some great deals on Broadway shows! If you’ve ever wanted to see Aladdin or The Lion King on Broadway, you should consider grabbing tickets A.S.A.P. If you get your tickets to these shows now, you can actually buy one and essentially get one ticket FREE! ©Disney You’ll need to use the code “BWAYWK” to take advantage of this special offer. The offer only applies for shows between January 18th and February 13th though, so be sure to keep that in mind. ©Disney on Broadway The fine print notes that with the purchase of 2 tickets or more for the same performance, each ticket will be issued at a face value of 50% off plus a $2.50 facility fee per ticket. All sales are final and there are no refunds. There are special rules when it comes to exchanges, and not all seats are discounted so be sure to check and see if this deal applies to the seats you’re looking to grab. There is a limit of 9 tickets per 7 day period and the offer expires February 13th, 2022. Again, as we noted above, tickets for both Aladdin and The Lion King are on sale as part of the 2-for-1 deal! ©Disney on Broadway For more information, visit the Aladdin on Broadway website or check out how to get tickets for The Lion King. If you’ve had “see a Disney show on Broadway” on your Disney bucket list for a long time, now could be a great chance to get those tickets and still save some cash! ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and share that all with you! Click here to learn about the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages for EPCOT’s 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. Have you ever seen a Disney show on Broadway? Tell us in the comments! The post Get 2 Tickets for the Price of 1 for a Disney Show on Broadway! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has seen several different leaders over the course of its long history. Most recently, we saw a shift in leadership from former CEO Bob Iger to now CEO Bob Chapek. ©Disney || Bob Chapek Bob Iger officially left Disney on December 31st, 2021, having stepped down from the position of CEO back in February 2020. Bob Chapek has been in the position ever since. But, before the two Bobs, there was CEO Michael Eisner, who was head of The Walt Disney Company for 21 years, from 1984 to 2005. And, Eisner was recently interviewed on CNBC, where he spoke about current CEO Bob Chapek, as well as Bob Iger. In the interview, Eisner commented on the two CEOs that have succeeded him at the Walt Disney Company, according to Deadline. He talked about Bob Chapek to CNBC, saying, “I am a big fan of Disney. I am a fan of both Bobs. Yes I hired him [Chapek]. Is he the same executive as I am, or Bob [Iger] is, or anybody is? He is his own guy. He was very good at Disney when I was there. He took our home video business from a rental to a sell-through business. That was very risky. He did a very good job in the parks. I am a shareholder. I think he’s going to do very well.” Bob Chapek Michael Eisner also commented on former CEO Bob Iger and how he surprisingly stepped down from the position of CEO one year before his contract was over. Eisner said, “We’ve talked about it. Having 50 unanswered emails, and seven scripts you haven’t read and 30 phone calls you haven’t returned…Getting off that treadmill is not a horrible thing.” ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images He went on to say, “I think he is interested in writing another book, looking at his opportunities. He is not 25 years old, as I’m not. Between ABC and Disney, he spent many years at one institution. I think he is coming up for air and you will hear about him and things he will be doing and his wife Willow [Bay] will be doing in the future.” ©Disney Eisner made a comment comparing both CEOs, saying, “There is no loser here. I don’t think the shareholders are losers here, or the consumers are losers here, or certainly either of them,” referring to Iger and Chapek. Michael Eisner (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) He also mentioned the pandemic in his interview with CNBC, talking about how Disney has historically done pretty well. Eisner said, “Bob [Iger] did extremely well. We did OK. I wouldn’t discount Disney. Disney went through…this pandemic. That does change a lot of things. I wouldn’t throw away your Disney tickets to the theme parks quite so early.” Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see CEO Bob Chapek talk about the current goals for the Walt Disney Company Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Who has been your favorite Disney CEO? Let us know in the comments! The post Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Comments on Bob Chapek first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The life-sized gingerbread displays are a treasured favorite each holiday season here at the Walt Disney World Resort. Many guests visit year after year to experience and marvel at the beauty of these magnificent culinary creations. But have you ever wondered what happens to the gingerbread displays once the holiday season is over?View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Planning a trip for 2022 to Disney World? Or maybe you’ve had a 2022 trip to Disney World planned for a LONG time, but now you’re wondering if you should change it? Welcome to Disney World There are lots of new things coming to Disney World in 2022, and select fan-favorite experiences will also be coming back. But there are also a lot of things that are constantly changing at the Most Magical Place on Earth and the surrounding areas. COVID-19 considerations and certain missing rides and entertainment might also factor into your trip worries. So today we’re breaking down all of the big things you should be considering when wondering whether you should cancel, modify, move, or keep your 2022 trip to Disney World. Some Things Are Closed or Unavailable Since the pandemic closures in 2020, many things have changed at the Most Magical Place on Earth. When the parks first reopened, many things came back with them. And over the past several months we’ve seen a number of things reopen — from hotels to restaurants and shows. But not everything is back in Disney World. Several restaurants, shows, entertainment offerings, and more are still closed or otherwise unavailable. 1900 Park Fare is Still CLOSED in Disney World Places like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have yet to welcome guests again. The Minnie Van service and the Disney Dining Plan are still on pause, and other things have yet to return to the Resort. Click here to see a full list of things that still haven’t returned to Disney World Some things will be returning soon (more on that in a second) but for the items mentioned above, no set return date has been announced. So if you’re heading to Disney World during the next few months, you should NOT expect to experience these things. If you go in with the mentality that these items won’t be back by your visit, then you won’t be disappointed if they aren’t there during your trip. And if by chance, they do happen to return ahead of your vacation, then you can enjoy the “bonus” of experiencing them while there. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Hasn’t Returned Yet ©Disney If seeing one of these currently unavailable experiences is a must-do for you, then you might want to consider rescheduling your trip or at least modifying your plans to keep these restrictions in mind. But be sure to keep an eye out for updates. Things at Disney World are changing constantly, so you never know what might return next. Click here to see 15 things we lost in Disney World in 2021 Some Things Are Returning This Year While some things are still closed with no reopening date in sight, other currently closed experiences are set to reopen this year. Fantasmic!, select backstage tours, the Festival of Fantasy Parade, a modified version of the Cinderella Castle stage show (called Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire), the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and a reimagined Finding Nemo show (called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!) are ALL set to return to Disney World in 2022. WHEW. That’s a lot of stuff! Mickey Fantasmic Sign For many of these returning experiences, no set reopening date has been announced, though for some we do have general reopening periods (like early 2022) and we have some reopening dates for most of the tours. If you visit Disney World soon, you likely won’t be able to experience some of these returning experiences just yet. These could return to Disney World in 1 month, 2 months, or some might not come back until the very end of the year. Disney hasn’t shared those exact details yet. Festival of Fantasy is returning soon! If seeing one of these returning offerings is critical to you, then you might want to delay your trip until next year or at least closer to the end of 2022. Pushing your trip until later into 2022 or into 2023 would give you a better chance to experience more of these offerings once they’ve reopened. Click here to see everything coming to Disney World in 2022! Some Things Are Back, But They’re Not the Same While many things have returned or reopened in Disney World, they’re not all quite the same as they were prior to the pandemic. For example, some spots that used to serve buffet-style meals have now switched to family-style meals or prix fixe menus (you’ll see this at places like Trail’s End Restaurant in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort — a.k.a. no more endless crab legs at Cape May!). Trails End Breakfast still isn’t back at Be Our Guest Restaurant and lunch there is no longer a quick service meal. Character meet-and-greets are back in select spots but they’re modified — no hugs, no autographs, and only selfies and photos from a distance. Character dining is back in many spots, but again is modified — no hugs, no autographs, and only photos from a distance (though some spots let you get closer). Hi, Snow White! Park Pass reservations are still required. Park Hopping is still following the updated rules and only begins at/after 2PM. Hotel hopping is still following some modified rules, and other things are still different in Disney World. Housekeeping is also still modified, with light housekeeping generally done every other day during your stay. Disney hasn’t announced if/whether these things will eventually change back to the way they were done before. It’s possible that these changes will stick around for a while or potentially forever. Park Hopping is Back, But It’s Different For some, these differences might not matter or might simply be minor inconveniences. But if they’re a big deal to you, you may want to wait until Disney announces any changes. Keep in mind though that some of these things might not change (or might not change anytime soon). Click here to learn about a new 2022 Disney World hotel discount! Big Anniversaries If you’ll be visiting Disney World in 2022, you’ll have the chance to celebrate 2 BIG anniversaries. First up, we have Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. 2021 marked the start of the festivities, but all of the anniversary fun will be continuing through early 2023 (since it is an 18-month celebration). If you want the chance to eat some 50th anniversary snacks, grab 50th anniversary merchandise in-person, see the 50th anniversary banners and decor throughout the parks, experience the beacons of magic, see the castle decked out in its 50th Anniversary gear, and more — then visiting during 2022 (or early 2023) might be a great idea! Cinderella Castle Again the 50th Anniversary festivities will continue through early 2023, but they will end fairly early during that year so visiting during 2022 will give you the most amount of time to experience it before the celebration is over. Click here to see 50 pieces of advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! In terms of a second celebration, 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of EPCOT! EPCOT If you want to be IN EPCOT on its 40th anniversary, on October 1st, 2022, then visiting this year will likely be a must-do, bucket list item. Note that we still haven’t heard any announcements in terms of how Disney might celebrate this occasion. Click here to learn more about EPCOT! New Things Are On the Way Aside from the old things that will be returning, 2022 will also be a big year for Disney World in terms of NEW things. This year, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel) will be opening. Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney We’re also set to get the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster in EPCOT, MagicBand+, and Hey, Disney! and Amazon’s Alexa in Disney World hotel rooms. ©Disney | Obtained via Entertainment Weekly A new cavalcade — the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade — will also be making its way to Magic Kingdom. We have set dates for some of these new experiences, but the opening dates for others are still unknown. Some could open or become available much later in the year, so you might want to consider waiting until the end of the year or next year to ensure that you can see it all. ©Disney If being in the parks and experiencing these new things as soon as they open is important to you, then visiting Disney World in 2022 might be a good plan. Just keep in mind that new attractions and experiences can often come with one big thing…crowds. If you’d rather wait until the “newness” of these items wears off and the crowds die down (a little) then you might want to wait to visit Disney World until next year. Or you can at least plan to stay clear of these newer offerings for a bit. Click here to see 8 additional costs to plan for in Disney World in 2022. Practical Considerations Aside from new rides or closed experiences, before canceling, delaying, moving, or otherwise changing a trip, you’ll want to consider the practical issues. Can you change your vacation time/requests to a future date so that you can move the trip or will that not be possible? Will it be feasible for your family and friends to change their vacation dates/arrangements too? Is this the type of trip that, due to a family situation or special plans, really is a once-in-a-lifetime chance and might not be feasible to schedule again? Tree of Life What about flight cancellations, hotel cancellations, etc.? Are you in a place where you could get refunds on these and/or credits to use toward future trips, making the trip change financially feasible? Keep in mind that staffing shortages and flight costs could also impact your overall budget and could impact your plans if you choose to change them. Though many flights have been canceled recently and some flight schedules have been changed due to COVID-19, air travel is expected to increase in cost. And we’ve seen staffing shortages impact stores and more throughout Disney World and beyond. Both of these things could impact pricing and budget considerations when planning for your trip. Be Sure to Stay Updated on All the Latest Travel Rules and Restrictions If there’s really no flexibility there and/or canceling your trip would mean potentially losing out on a lot of money or special experiences, then canceling might not be in the cards. Before making any decisions about changing or canceling your plans, be sure to check on the modification/cancellation policies from Disney, your airline, and any other travel services you have booked. Click here to see a month-by-month guide to planning your Disney World vacation. COVID-19 Concerns Finally, one of the biggest things that might be causing you to consider canceling your 2022 Disney World trip is COVID-19. Thousands of Disney fans have actually said that the Omicron COVID-19 variant has caused them to change their travel plans. COVID-19 can impact your travel plans in a number of ways. First, there may be travel restrictions in place now or which may be put in place in the future that restrict you from traveling to/from certain places or which otherwise make your travel more complicated. You Need to Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Rules Second, the general situation with COVID-19 case numbers in the area you’re from or in Orlando might also impact your considerations. Recently we’ve seen Florida hit record daily COVID-19 case numbers and we’ve seen the global daily tally of COVID-19 cases also reach high numbers. The Omicron COVID-19 variant has impacted a number of things. Omicron has been detected in the wastewater in a Walt Disney World county and it is expected to slow international tourism to Florida. Airplane The important thing to keep in mind with COVID-19 is that the situation with the pandemic is changing constantly. Things could change dramatically between right now and the date of your trip in one way or another. Case numbers might be higher or lower; restrictions may be lessened or increased. When it comes to the situation with COVID-19, it’s important to be on the lookout for the latest updates that might impact your trip. We’re continuing to share those updates with you so you can be prepared for your future travels. Are You Planning a Trip Soon? You may want to consider buying trip insurance or something similar if that would help in case you need to cancel due to any last minute COVID-19 concerns or issues. When it comes to Florida, it’s important to know that the state has recently issued new COVID-19 testing guidance. According to the Florida Department of Health, “Florida is one of the top travel destinations in the world and there are currently no travel restrictions in place.” But note that general U.S. travel restrictions regarding COVID-19 testing for international travel, etc. do apply. Click here to see updates about travel to Florida and beyond. So, Should I Cancel? Well, that depends. When to Wait it Out Things are changing constantly right now. If you’ve got a trip planned for well into the later part of 2022 (meaning you’ve got LOTS of time to cancel and still get a refund/credit), then you might want to wait it out and see how things go. Toy Story Land Also, if you don’t really care about any of the new things being there during your visit, and you don’t mind missing out on the things that haven’t yet returned, then a visit this year might be totally fine! If you’re concerned about the current situation with COVID-19 and would rather wait and see if the situation changes, or you’d rather wait until certain members of your family have received their COVID-19 vaccine or booster before visiting Disney World, then that could impact your decision to travel. Only you can determine how safe you feel. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Lots of new things are set to open this year or in the near future. As we mentioned above, new attractions and experiences can bring big crowds to Disney World. If you’d rather wait until you can see these things without the big opening crowds, then it might be a good idea to reschedule your trip. Slinky Dog Dash You also have to think about whether you’ve got any deal-breakers, like hotels you HAVE to stay at, restaurants you simply MUST eat in, or experiences you’ve GOT to do? Are all of those things open? Some hotels may have less availability right now and reservations can be especially difficult to get at certain restaurants. Some restaurants also haven’t even reopened (as we discussed above) and select experiences haven’t returned. You’ve got to decide whether you’re okay with visiting now (given those limitations) or if you’d rather wait to see if those must-dos return. If You Decide to Reschedule If you would rather not go to Disney World until some of the missing things have returned or until the new experiences have already had their time with the big crowds, then you might want to wait a little bit. If you decide to reschedule your trip or cancel your plans, make sure you read up on all of the cancelation/modification policies that apply to your Disney World hotel, Disney tickets, flights, and other vacation plans. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Also, keep in mind that these cancelation policies can change, so be on the lookout for updates. Click here to see how to cancel your Disney World hotel reservation! At the end of the day, visiting Disney World in 2022 or deciding to wait until a future time to visit is entirely up to you. It depends on what’s right for you and your friends/family. We hope this post gave you a few things to think about as you take a look at your plans. Check back with us for more Disney news! Click here to see the best times to go to Disney World in 2022. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you planning to do for 2022 — cancel, change, or keep your Disney World travel plans? Tell us in the comments! The post Should You Cancel Your Disney World Trip This Year? 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. You know how Disney has a habit of releasing SUPER expensive collectible items? The Princesses! Recently, we’ve been seeing the release of the Disney Designer Doll collection with beautifully-designed dolls of our favorite princesses. So far, we’ve spotted an honorable Mulan, an effervescent Ariel, a strong Pocahontas, and a beautiful Jasmine. Now, two more princesses are joining this collection, and you’re going to want to see their unique designs. This morning Disney announced the upcoming arrival of the Tiana Designer Doll and the Aurora Designer Doll! © Disney The Aurora Doll is wearing a beautiful ombre dress going from blue to pink (how fitting!) with her hair in long flowing locks. If you look closely, you can see the embellishment on her dress looks a lot like her tiara. © Disney The Tiana Doll has her curly hair worn long with an elegant gold and white dress. It seems like the detailing may be inspired by lily pads and other natural elements. © Disney Keep in mind these dolls are EXTREMELY limited-edition. Typically, there are only around 10,000 available for purchase, and pricing for the dolls so far has been around $130. SO pretty! We’ll keep you updated on when these two new dolls hit the shelves in the Disney parks and the virtual shelves on shopDisney. Stay tuned to DFB so you have a chance to snag one of these beautiful new designs! Want to see the Mulan Designer Doll up close? Click 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. What do you think of these designs? Tell us in the comments! The post TWO New Princesses Are Coming To The Disney Designer Doll Collection -- And They're Going To Be PRICY. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever had or been a kid sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line, you know that youth activities are some of the most memorable, immersive offerings on any ship. In addition to the ports of call, young cruisers get to visit fantastical locations through their imagination, thanks to youth activities managers like Stephanie, on board […]View the full article

If you’re in the middle of planning your next Disney World vacation, you may be stuck on where to book your hotel accommodations. For starters, Disney World offers a variety of resort categories under three main price points: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. Coronado Springs We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of staying at a Disney World Value Resort, and today we’re going to take a look at the category just above: Moderate Resorts! These hotels offer mid-level amenities and mid-level prices (sort of like the “Goldilocks” of Disney World hotels). Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of staying at the Moderate Resorts: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter, and the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The Pros The Price is Right Let’s start off with one of the biggest pros when staying at a Moderate Resort: many guests find that the price point is “just right” compared to Value and Deluxe Resorts. Like we mentioned above, there’s a bit of a Goldilocks effect with Moderates where you’re experiencing upgraded amenities compared to Disney World’s lower-priced hotels, but you are still saving tons of money compared to what you would spend at their top-tier resorts. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort These days, you’ll find Moderate Resorts’ per-night cost to fall typically somewhere in the $200-300 range. More Dining Options Compared to the Value Resorts, Moderates offer a wider variety of dining options. Value Resorts only offer quick service cafeteria-style dining, whereas the Moderates each typically have at least one Table Service Restaurant. Inside Toledo at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort That way, if you’re looking for a nice sit-down dinner with the family, you won’t have to leave your resort in order to find it! More SPACE! Moderates also offer more elbow room with a bigger footprint in each of their guest rooms. This can be an invaluable perk if you have more than two guests per room (those Value Resort rooms can feel awfully tight!). Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort also has fun pirate-themed rooms! If you’re looking for even more space, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort offer full kitchens and can sleep several guests in multiple bedrooms! More Ways to Get Around Some Moderate Resorts offer more convenience getting to the theme parks with multiple modes of transportation. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, for example, is the heart of the Disney Skyliner, with easy access to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts (French Quarter and Riverside) offer boat transportation to Disney Springs. (Sometimes Better) Amenities The amenities at Moderate Resorts are also typically better than what you will find at the Value Resorts. For example, while the Value Resorts each have a pool, the pools at Moderate Resorts will often include water slides, play areas, hot tubs, and quiet pools. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort pool Speaking of amenities, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is a great way to get even more bang for your buck. Since it’s a convention hotel, you’ll find many amenities typically reserved for Disney’s Deluxe Resorts (where the other convention centers on property live) at Coronado Springs, including a full-service spa, fitness center, and business center. It’s kind of like a pseudo-deluxe hotel! Resort lobby Coronado Springs’ Gran Destino Tower And finally, just like the other Disney World Resort Hotels, Moderates give its guests access to Early Theme Park Entry, which, gives on-property guests the ability to enter the parks thirty minutes early each day. Click here to learn which Disney World hotels have the best views! The Cons They’re SO Spread Out! For some guests, the biggest drawback to the Disney World Moderate Resorts is their huge, sprawling layouts. Caribbean Beach is HUGE! Particularly at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, guests can find themselves far away from the main amenities, with long internal bus loops adding to the total transportation time getting to the parks each day. The Transportation Options Aren’t THAT Expansive While some Moderate Resorts offer multiple transportation options, others are rather limited in how you can travel to the parks. This is important when you consider most Moderate resorts are kind of “out there” on their own a bit, compared to other resorts on property. The bus is your only complimentary transportation option at Coronado Springs Coronado Springs’ only complimentary transportation option is the buses, and while the Port Orleans Resorts offer boat transportation to Disney Springs, your only complimentary transportation option to the four parks is also buses. Your Food Options Are Limited to Your Resort’s Theme Food options at Moderate Resorts may be less varied than you would prefer. Port Orleans Riverside While there are Table Service options, if that particular restaurant doesn’t cater to your family’s preferences (they’re often heavily themed to their respective resorts), you may still find yourself looking elsewhere to dine regardless. The Amenities You’re Missing Outside of dining options, the amenities aren’t always stellar. For example, the room buildings at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort do not have elevators, making for what could be unpleasant trips up and down the stairs every day, especially if you have a stroller. For those cases, you may want to take the extra effort to request a room on the ground floor. Caribbean Beach Resort The outdoor walkways outside of the rooms can also be a bit undesirable; for the price that you’re paying, they can sometimes come across as more “motel,” especially the older buildings (a shared issue with the Value resorts). It Still Doesn’t Come With the Deluxe Hotel Perks Finally, since you would not be staying at a Deluxe, you would not have access to Disney’s new extended evening theme park hours. Click here to find out which resorts our readers thought had the best food! Disney World’s Moderate Resorts offer good mid-level amenities at a decent price. While these are not the cheapest hotel options on property, you’re paying far less per night than what you can spend on the Deluxe Resorts. And while Moderate Resorts don’t offer every top-tier amenity, there’s still enough activities and recreation to entertain you and your family if you’re looking to spend a day at the hotel. Be sure to follow along for more tips on what to consider when you’re deciding where to stay on your next Disney World vacation! 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 stayed at a Disney World Moderate Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post The Pros and Cons of Staying at a Disney World Moderate Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park after an absence of almost two years. View the full article

Strong December revenues driven by cruise activity at Port Canaveral topped more than $9.5 million to push the port’s first three months of revenue for the new fiscal year to more than $25.5 million. View the full article

There are a ton of unique places to grab a bite to eat around Disney Springs! In fact, it can be a pretty tough decision when it comes to choosing a place for lunch or dinner. Disney Springs If you’re looking to try something new, perhaps consider The Polite Pig! There’s a new Chef’s Special on their menu that may just be your deciding factor. The Polite Pig recently posted about the new special dish over on Instagram: the Bone-in Smoked Pork Chop! The Polite Pig This tasty dish is made with Apple & Spice Brine, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon BBQ Rub, Apple Chutney (made with Pecans, Apple, Cherries, Cranberries, Blueberries & Cinnamon) with a bed of tasty Black Eyed Peas. If that doesn’t sound tasty already, take a look at the photo they shared! Source: @thepolitepig Perhaps this dish will entice you to give The Polite Pig a try on your next trip to Disney Springs! Be sure to follow along for more updates from not only Disney Springs, but the parks and resorts at Disney World as well. Read our latest Polite Pig review here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at The Polite Pig? Let us know in the comments! The post We’re Drooling Over a NEW Chef’s Special in Disney Springs 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World releases lineup for 2022 edition of Garden Rocks, the concert series connected with the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. View the full article

While EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is just a couple of days away, we also have our sights set on the following festival, the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival The springtime festival doesn’t kick off until March 2nd, but we’re already starting to learn a little more about how the festival is shaping up this year. Every year, we eagerly await to see what changes are brought to each of the EPCOT Festivals. Usually we get a few new booths as well as new merchandise (we’re looking at you, Figment Popcorn Bucket). But the more we learn about this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, the more we can’t help but notice a lot of familiar offerings. 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Granted, EPCOT usually brings back most of the festival’s food booths each year. But the list of booths for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival looks an awful like the EXACT SAME list of booths from the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! 2021 Booth In fact, we only saw the slightest of changes from Disney’s recent announcement of the food booths featured at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival. We don’t see Festival Favorites, which was a booth from last year’s festival… 2021 Festival Favorites in World Showplace …and the Morocco booth appears to have been renamed from Taste of Marrakesh to Tangierine Cafe: Taste of the Medina (which is very similar to the name that this booth will have for this year’s Festival of the Arts). 2021 Booth But other than those small adjustments…it almost feels like Disney just “copied” and “pasted” last year’s booth list to this year. The Citrus Blossom Booth We’ll continue to keep a close watch on the full list of booths from this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, and we will let you know if we see any changes! Be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from around Disney World. Click here to check out the full list of booths from the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Are you planning on attending this year’s Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Today’s Flower and Garden Announcement From Disney World Has Us Scratching Our Heads. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be here sooner than you know it! EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival This year the festival will take place from March 2nd through July 4th, 2022. Soon we’ll all be enjoying those fantastic topiaries in the park, checking out the fun merchandise, participating in activities with the family, and (of course) chowing down on LOTS of yummy treats. We had already heard that 18 food booths would be available at the festival and now we’ve got the FULL LIST! This year’s festival features all returning booths! There are no new food booths this year, according to Disney’s website. Click here for the FULL LIST of 2022 Flower & Garden Festival Booths! Some of our favorite booths (including some of our Best of the Fest picks!) are returning to the Flower & Garden Festival, and we can’t wait to sample dishes from all of them! Fleur de Lys will be back in France, which was one of our favorite booths last year… Fleur de Lys Outdoor Kitchen …and so will Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods. Trowel & Trellis Booth We also will see the return of booths like The Citrus Blossom… The Citrus Blossom …and Jardin de Fiestas in Mexico! Jardin de Fiestas And, there will again be offerings at Joffrey’s locations around the park, as well as at Refreshment Port and Refreshment Outpost. Click here for the FULL LIST of 2022 Flower & Garden Festival Booths! We’ll be on the lookout for the menus for these booths and covering everything else you need to know about the Flower & Garden Festival, so be sure to check back with us for more updates. Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be stopping by the Flower & Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Food Booths Announced for the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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