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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney World Annual Passholders can get some exciting perks — from free theme park parking to exclusive MagicBands and even secret menu items, we’re always keeping an eye out for the latest AP benefits! Annual Pass Today we’re comin’ at ya with a list of ALL the Annual Passholder merchandise you can snag on shopDisney! shopDisney has it all! From designer purses to a clay paver (yes, really!), there’s probably something for every Disney fan on this list! MagicBands Some of the most common AP-exclusive items are MagicBands! They have SO MANY different designs and can make any outfit Disney-ready. Check out this Orange Bird MagicBand: ©Disney We spotted this fan-favorite bird band for $29.99! Click Here to Buy the Orange Bird MagicBand Calling all Tinkerbell fans! The next MagicBand is for you. ©shopDisney Featuring our favorite fairy, this MagicBand also has depictions of Cinderella’s Castle. You can get it for $34.99! Click Here to Buy the Tinkerbell MagicBand The last AP-exclusive MagicBand available on shopDisney right now is on sale! ©shopDisney The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival MagicBand depicts Figment in his chef’s coat! We found it on shopDisney for $29.98 — nearly $10 off! Click Here to Buy the Figment MagicBand Accessories & Other Exclusive Merch You know we love a good Disney x Dooney & Bourke collab, and this Passholder-exclusive bag designed by Jerrod Maruyama is no different! ©shopDisney The design features classic park icons and is available to purchase for $278. Click Here to Buy the Jerrod Maruyama x Dooney Purse We’ve got another Dooney & Bourke purse to add to the list, and this one features a silhouette of Cinderella’s Castle with the 50th Anniversary logo! ©shopDisney This one can be yours for $318. There’s even a cute little Annual Passholder tag on the strap! Click Here to Buy the 50th Anniversary Dooney Purse Pin collectors — this next item is right up your alley! If you missed your chance to snag this 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Figment Pin, you can still get it online now! ©shopDisney This pin has it all – Spaceship Earth, Figment, wine, and cheese (!!!) and can be yours for $15.99. Click Here to Buy the Figment Food and Wine Pin The final item on our list is a Commemorative Legacy Paver. These are available in two different sizes and come with six different design options! ©shopDisney The 6″ paver starts at $29.99, while the 8″ paver is $49.99. Both sizes can be personalized! ©shopDisney And that’s it! Those are all the Annual Passholder exclusive items available now on shopDisney. We are always scouring the web for the latest Disney merchandise, so be sure to check back here to shop along! Click Here to See ALL the 50th Anniversary Merch You Can Get Online 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. Did you add any items from this list to your cart? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Annual Passholder Exclusive Merchandise You Can Get Online RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you haven’t heard, the majesty and mystery of the cosmos are coming to life in a special way at Space 220 at EPCOT with a series of awe-inspiring collectible trading cards!View the full article

Orlando is full of fun things to see and do! From unique dining experiences to Florida’s wide variety of theme parks, you could spend DAYS exploring all that the city has to offer! Now, there’s an exciting special event happening in Orlando that you might want to check out! Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen For all our Next Level Chef fans, get ready for some exciting news! Guests will have the opportunity to meet celebrity chef Richard Blais at the Four Flamingos Bar in the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, located next to Disney World! A special Next Level Chef watch party event is happening tonight, January 12th, so clear your schedule! The Four Flamingos Bar opens at 5PM, and the watch party will start at 9PM and end at 10PM. During the event, guests can enjoy a variety of menu items, including Ice Cold Oysters & Pearls with hibiscus hot sauce liquid nitrogen pearls, Stone Crab Claws, Tuna Tostones, Conch Hushpuppies, Coconut Shrimp Toast, and more! Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen Chef Blais is a co-host on the new show Next Level Chef on FOX with Chef Gordon Ramsey and Chef Nyesha Arrington. The show focuses on a nationwide search and competition to find the next superstar chef. This week’s episode is all about Italian cuisine! Chef Richard Blais If you want to meet Chef Blais and try some of the unique foods at the Four Flamingos Bar, head over to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress tonight! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney and Florida news, so stay tuned for more! Disney’s Newest Treat Is Super Extra…And We’re Not Mad About It 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 visited the new Four Flamingos Bar in Orlando? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Meet a CELEBRITY From Next Level Chef TONIGHT Near Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you all caught up on The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+? ©Disney If you’re a fan of the show, then you’ll want to head over to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort for a neat photo op. But if you’re a Magic Key holder, then there’s even MORE in store for you this week! If you haven’t already spotted Boba Fett’s throne set up in Downtown Disney, it’s currently there for guests to snap a fun pic! © Disney If you’re a Magic Key holder, however, you’ll want to make sure you redeem a special giveaway just for you! Starting today, January 12th, Magic Key holders can get a FREE Boba Fett postcard pack at Star Wars Trading Post. The postcards will be available from 10AM-7PM while supplies last. © Disney Who doesn’t love a free Disney souvenir? Be sure to head over to Star Wars Trading Post on your next visit to grab your postcard pack! And don’t forget to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from around Disneyland. Click here to read a review of a new Disneyland treat that reminds us an awful lot of Boba Fett! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you currently watching The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post Magic Key Holders: Head to Downtown Disney ASAP For a FREE Collectable! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company was honored with the 2021 Student Veterans of America (SVA) Corporate Partner of the Year Award on Jan. 7, 2022, during the organization’s 14th annual national conference held at Walt Disney World Resort. The award recognized Disney’s continued work in championing student veterans above and beyond the call of duty.View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts on January 14th — that’s THIS Friday, people!! EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2022 It will run until February 21st, 2022, and feature special food, performances from artists, a scavenger hunt, and the work of some incredible artists scattered around the park. We’re really looking forward to trying out the food this year, as there are a few new booths, and now, some of the menus are already out in EPCOT, so we can check out the prices! The food booths at Festival of the Arts are called Food Studios, and are all around the World Showcase and a few other areas of the park. You can find a map of where all the booths are located here. Vibrante Vivido Encanto Cocina Today, while walking around the park, we noticed the menus for some of these booths are already out! We spotted the menu for The Craftsman’s Courtyard, which is a brand new booth. There are things on the menu like Pâté de Campagne for $6.75 and Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels for $7.50. 2022 Menu for The Craftsman’s Courtyard We also found the menu for Pop Eats! You can see the new items on the menu like the Tomato Soup with Bacon, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese for $6.25 and be aware that this is where you can pick up that awesome Figment Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn! It’s listed at $25 and will be limited to 2 per guest. 2022 Menu for Pop Eats! We’ll keep updating this post with more menus we find around EPCOT, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! Which food item are you most excited to try at Festival of the Arts?! Tell us in the comments! The post Food MENUS with PRICES are Popping Up in EPCOT Ahead of Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Paris is getting set to kick off their 30th Anniversary (Gosh, has it been 30 years?) in a BIG way! Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Beginning March 6, 2022, the Disneyland Paris Resort will kick off their BIG 30th Anniversary celebration with new experiences, special decorations, exciting food items, and exclusive merchandise! The Disneyland Paris Resort will be hitting a major milestone in 2022 as they kick off their 30th Anniversary Celebration! Disney will be pulling out all of the stops for this historic event by bringing us new character costumes and experiences, special 30th anniversary decorations, event-exclusive menu items, and, of course, new food items! Mickey’s Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Outfit The Disneyland Paris Ambassador (@dlpambassador on Instagram) recently dropped an exciting new promo for some of the things we can expect to see for this celebration and we are PUMPED! Needless to say, the Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Celebration is going to be very exciting and we can’t wait to see all of the surprises they have in store for us! New character costumes for 30th Anniversary Keep your eyes posted on DFB for all of the upcoming news and information on the 30th Anniversary Celebration as it is released! Are you excited for the Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Celebration? Tell us what you are most excited about in the comments below! Check out Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Merch 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. Are you excited for the Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Celebration? Tell us what you are most excited about in the comments below! The post VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Will Celebrate 30 Years with a Bunch of New Surprises! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we’re getting ready to dive headfirst into EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, we’re already looking ahead to the NEXT festival, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival We already know the dates for the festival (March 2nd, 2022 through July 4th, 2022), and we know that the Garden Rocks concert series will be returning. And although we got a few sneak peeks at who would be performing during that concert series, we now have the FULL schedule for every act! Disney World just released the full line-up of performers that guests will get to see during this year’s Garden Rocks! And these are acts from a variety of music genres and decades. So take a deep breath because HERE WE GO!!! The Guess Who March 4th and 6th Rick Springfield March 6th and 7th Melina León – NEW to Garden March 11th and 12th TBD March 13th and 14th Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW! March 18th and 19th Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks! March 20th and 21st The Orchestra starring former members of ELO March 25th to 28th The Spinners April 1st and 2nd 2020 Garden Rocks Concerts The Pointer Sisters April 3rd and 4th Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks! April 8th and 9th TBD April 10st and 11th TBD April 15th and 16th Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles April 17th and 18th STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas April 22nd and 234d Claudia Leitte – NEW! April 24th and 25th Berlin April 29th and 30th TobyMac May 1st and 2nd Blood, Sweat & Tears May 6th and 7th 2020 Garden Rocks Schedule The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks! May 8th and 9th Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW! May 13th and 14th TBD May 15th and 16th A Flock of Seagulls May 20st and 21st Collin Raye – NEW! May 22nd and 23rd Thelma Houston – NEW! May 27th and 28th Little River Band May 29th and 30th Simple Plan June 3rd to 6th Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone June 10th to 13th Plain White T’s June 17th to 20th TBD June 24th and 25th TBD June 26th and 27th As you can see, there are still a few dates that are TBD. But we’ll keep an eye out for more announcements, so stay tuned! 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! Will you be attending this year’s EPCOT Garden and Flower Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL Garden Rocks Concert Schedule Released for 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is known for many things: American cuisine, fun theming, but most of all, it’s known for fun character meals! Whether it’s the Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine Breakfast or one of Minnie’s Seasonal Dines, you’re in for a treat when you stop by Hollywood & Vine. Hollywood & Vine Speaking of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine, we’ve got dates for the first three events of the year at Hollywood & Vine! This year, all the classic events are back and we have an official schedule for them! Today, we’ll be taking a look at the dates for the Silver Screen, Springtime, and Summertime Dines and what they have in store! Remember: you don’t need a special ticket to enjoy these events, you just need a lunch or dinner reservation at Hollywood & Vine. ©Disney First up is the Silver Screen Dine, which is happening right now! Running from January 4th to February 28th, this event kicks off the new year with a Hollywood-inspired character meal featuring Minnie and friends. Silver Screen Dine | ©Disney Next is the Springtime Dine, which runs from March 1st to May 30th this year! This event will feature bright colors and the splendor of Spring, so be sure to grab a floral shirt or dress and join in on the fun. ©Disney Finally, there’s the Summertime Dine, which will start on May 31st and run through the whole summer! This event features a classic beach party, so get ready to enjoy some fun in the sun (indoors of course!). ©Disney We still don’t have dates from the Halloween Dine or the Holiday Dine, but we’ll give you updates on those as soon as we can! Minnie’s Halloween Dine With all these seasonal events, it can seem like any time of the year is a perfect time to go to Disney World! But did you know that there are actually better (and worse) times to visit the parks? Find out more in our recent video about the best times to visit Disney World in 2022! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! The BIGGEST Takeaways From the HUNDREDS of Restaurant Price Increases in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST: Seasonal Dining Hollywood & Vine Dates in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get your air guitars ready, because the popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this March! View the full article

It’s almost time! EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts begins January 14th and runs through February 21st, 2022. Festival of the Arts 2021 This festival celebrates artistic creations in the culinary, performance, and visual arts categories. The booths here have some of the most gorgeous food you’ll ever see, but which ones live up to their looks with great taste? We visit this festival every single year — here are the top things that we eat and drink EVERY. TIME. We took a look back at the Best of the Fest lists from previous years and checked in with our reporters and team to see which food and drinks you should NOT miss when you visit this festival. Here’s the list of all the items that are on our must-try list every single year! All of these items have been around for at least two years (since 2020), and they’re all returning for the 2022 festival. Goshiki — Japan We’ll start out with the Goshiki booth, which features Japanese cuisine. Goshiki There’s one can’t-miss item returning this year that we’re VERY excited about! Sushi Donut The Sushi Donut is donut-shaped Sushi (shocker) featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber, and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha and Eel Sauce. Sushi Donut | 2020 Not only is this a gorgeous snack, but it also tastes delicious. Last year, the fish was very fresh, the flavors were stunning, and we loved the sauces that accompanied the donut. Click Here to See Our 2021 Reviews of the Goshiki Booth L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise – France Another booth that rarely disappoints is L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise. 2021 L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise Offerings This one also has a couple of returning favorites that we will definitely be grabbing this year. Crème de Brie en Petit Pain This dish is Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl. Are you even surprised that it’s one of our favorites? Melted cheese + delicious bread = Warm Creamy Brie in a Bread Bowl It’s been around for a few years, and it makes us happy every single time we eat it. We pretty much always add melted cheese in bread bowls to our Best of the Fest list. We’re not sorry. (Reference: Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays 2021) Frozen French Martini To drink, don’t miss out on the Frozen French Martini, which is made with Grey Goose, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juice with Lemon-Lime Foam. Frozen French Martini One of our reporters shared that she gets this not only every year but multiple times every year — it’s that good. The drink isn’t overly sweet, but you can taste all the different flavors, and it’s super refreshing. Read Our Review of L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise from Last Year Pop Eats Pop Eats serves food inspired by modern art, with exciting colors and textures. POP EATS! There are a couple of tasty items returning in 2022, and both of them have to do with tomato soup (although one of them is actually a cocktail)! Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary This is exactly what it sounds like: a Bloody Mary cocktail served in a “tomato soup can” cup! Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary It might make our Best of the Fest list on creativity alone, but this drink is also incredibly delicious and fresh. When we tried it for the first time in 2020, we called it one of the BEST drinks we’ve ever had in Disney World. Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Continuing our tomato soup theme is actual Tomato Soup served with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese The simple version of this dish is great, but we’ve also loved the fancier grilled cheese option, which in the past has included french onions and bacon. This year, a new grilled cheese features bacon, apple, and brie! We can’t wait to see if this new version lives up to last year’s. Pro tip: Definitely dunk your sandwich in the soup. Click Here to Read Our 2021 Review of Pop Eats The Deconstructed Dish The Deconstructed Dish serves you food that’s been taken apart, with all the elements on the plate but not put together. Deconstructed Dish | 2021 Festival You might be thinking “Why do I have to assemble my own food?” And that’s fair. But actually, the fun presentation and delicious flavors have us returning to this booth again and again. Deconstructed BLT This is not your average BLT. A bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich has been upgraded to Crispy Pork Belly, a Soft-poached Egg, Brioche, Watercress Espuma, and Tomato Jam. Deconstructed BLT And MAN does it work. All of the elements are tasty, from the tender and flavorful pork belly right down to the sweet tomato jam. You can mix and match which ingredients you try together in a bite, and we’re pretty sure you can’t create any wrong combinations. Click Here to Read Our 2021 Review of the Deconstructed Dish The Artist’s Table Our last item is from The Artist’s Table, which can be found in the American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. The Artist’s Table This booth has a few tasty items (like the Beef Wellington), but only one of them made our must-buy list this year. Sipping Chocolate Flight You can get a Sipping Chocolate Flight here, which includes White, Milk, and Dark Chocolate drinks. These are all non-alcoholic, although there is an alcoholic version called Symphony in Chocolate Flight, which includes Mozart Cream Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates. Sipping Chocolate Flight Sipping chocolate is basically what you’d get if you melted down three different chocolate bars. Think hot cocoa but a whole lot more rich and creamy. This treat has been on our Best of the Fest lists since 2017, so we feel pretty confident that it will continue to be a fan favorite. Festival of the Arts Now you know exactly what to order at the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT! Keep following DFB, and we’ll keep you updated with reviews of EVERYTHING from this year’s booths. And don’t forget to be on the lookout for our 2022 Best of the Fest list! We can’t wait to see what makes the cut this year! Click Here to See All the Booths and Menus for 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! Are you heading to EPCOT for the 2022 International Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Sleep on These 7 Returning EPCOT Festival of the Arts Menu Items first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A segment of a 110-year-old Florida Keys bridge is reopening to pedestrians and bicyclists on Wednesday following a $44 million restoration project. The retired “Old Seven” became a popular recreation area and appeared in several films including “True Lies,” a 1994 action-comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. View the full article

MagicBands are no longer complimentary at Disney World but select guests can still get discounts on fun MagicBand designs! SO many MagicBands, so little time… Although select Disney World guests can get solid color MagicBands for as little as $5 each, they also get access to some unique designs only available to them. And now those select guests have four more exclusive MagicBand designs to choose from! These MagicBands are now available to Disney World hotel guests, as well as Annual Passholders. By the way, major shoutout to DFB reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for the heads up! If you’re a Star Wars fan, this one is going to make you Wookie RAWR! It’s a Chewbacca MagicBand — it’s a super cute MagicBand featuring Chewbacca flying on the Millennium Falcon. Look at how much fun he’s having! Chewie on the Falcon The other side of the coral MagicBand features Chewbacca waving at us! Hi, Chewy! This MagicBand is available now to hotel guests and Annual Passholders for $15. Hi, Chewbacca! If you’re going straight into Vacation Mode for your Disney World trip (and really, who isn’t?), there’s a MagicBand for that. It’s a Stitch Vacation Mode MagicBand. The yellow MagicBand features palm trees on one side… It’s all palm trees… …with a sketch of Stitch enjoying some fun in the sun on the other. You can grab this MagicBand for $20. Vacation mode initiated Okay, the next one is a character we don’t see on a lot of merchandise, so this one might be worth snagging up. It’s a Jiminy Cricket MagicBand. And it’s got Jiminy on it to remind you to always use your conscience as a guide. It’s Jiminy! ..with some Pinocchio-style icons on the other. If you’re wishing upon a star for this MagicBand, it’s available for $20. Pinocchio! Finally, there’s a brand new Mickey Mouse MagicBand, too, and this one is the Blue Plaid MagicBand because it’s well…plaid! And of course, there’s Mickey sporting a blue plaid shirt on it — he looks VERY dapper. Mickey looks very dapper And the other side is just how we all feel about Mickey: “Always Awesome.” You can grab this MagicBand now for $20. Always awesome As we previously said, these MagicBands are now available at a discounted rate for Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders — log in to your My Disney Experience account on the Disney World website to grab them at a discount right now! And we’ll let you know when other designs pop up, 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 grabbing one of these MagicBands? Let us know which one you picked and why in the comments! The post Four More Discounted MagicBands Added For Select Disney World Guests! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey DFB friends! We’re here with more updates and news from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tree of Life Disney World has seen hundreds of price increases this week, and Animal Kingdom has also been impacted. Check out all the news from Animal Kingdom here! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Along with many other locations around Disney World, Animal Kingdom has had quite a few price increases as of this week, including at spots such as Anandapur Ice Cream Truck, Trilo-Bites, Restaurantosaurus, and a few others. The KiteTails Sundae, made with strawberry and lemon-flavored soft-serve swirled together and topped with a white chocolate medallion, increased from $5.49 to $5.99. KiteTails Sundae While some menu items around Animal Kingdom received price decreases, most prices increased, so make sure you review the updated menus while planning your Disney World food budget! Check out the hundreds of Disney World price increases here! The seasonal Joffrey’s Coffee Fairytale Love Latte has returned to Disney World, and it’s made with espresso, milk, dark chocolate sauce, and caramel and coconut syrups for $6.09 (which is an increase from the 2021 price of $5.69). Fairytale Love Latte You can get it hot or iced, and we did enjoy it in 2021! It’s not overly sweet thanks to the dark chocolate, but it is VERY rich. 2021 Fairytale Love Latte Keep that in mind if you want to try it! Check out our review of the Fairytale Love Latte here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates At Riverside Depot, we noticed the main doors were blocked off during our visit, so you may have to enter the shop using a side door. Riverside Depot Main Doors We spotted the arrival of Snow White Wishables, right next to the new Rapunzel Wishables. They go for $14.99. Wishables There was a new pink “This is My Castle” Keychain for $9.99, and it comes with a crown charm and “princess” beads. New Keychain There were some new t-shirts for kids, like this XOXO Mickey & Minnie T-Shirt for $19.99… XOXO Mickey & Minnie T-Shirt …and this Made of Magic T-Shirt also for $19.99. Made of Magic T-Shirt There was also a sweet new t-shirt for adults, with the lovable volcanoes from the Pixar short Lava. The “I Lava You” T-Shirt is $24.99. I Lava You T-Shirt That’s all the new merchandise for now! Animal Kingdom Various Updates We noticed a slight change this week with the Disney KiteTails show, with the performers on watercrafts now wearing masks. This daytime show features these performers pulling large three-dimensional kites around the Discovery River Amphitheater. Performers wearing masks When the show debuted in 2021, the performers did not wear masks, so this appears to be a recent change. KiteTails Watercraft in September You can catch KiteTails in the Discovery River Amphitheater during several showtimes throughout the day. Learn more about Disney KiteTails here! And that’s all the news from Animal Kingdom! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates. How to choose the right Disney World tickets for you! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Animal Kingdom recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Expect to Pay More at Many Food Locations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is the home of the iconic, the legendary, and the supreme Monte Cristo Sandwich. Disney World has tried (and somewhat failed) a few times to live up to its famed cheesy, greasy, and delicious reputation — though admittedly they came pretty darn close with Plaza Restaurant’s Monte Cristo for the 50th Anniversary Celebration. *Drools* There are a couple of places you’ll find the Monte Cristo Sandwich at Disneyland: most famously at Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square, as well as its dimly lit next-door neighbor, Blue Bayou Restaurant. We visited Blue Bayou recently, where we learned about an important menu update regarding the Monte Cristo Sandwich. Blue Bayou Before, guests were able to order the sandwich for lunch or dinner. Now, however, the sandwich will ONLY be available at lunch! Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwich at Blue Bayou When we visited, we noticed that the Monte Cristo Sandwich wasn’t on the menu at all — a Cast Member told us that the menu wasn’t updated yet, but that the sandwich would only be at lunch. Sooooo tasty. They also pointed out that they CAN run out of Monte Cristo Sandwiches. So, if your goal on your next trip to Disneyland is to enjoy this iconic dish, be sure to book an early lunch reservation! Monte Cristo Sandwich Or, you can book your reservation at Cafe Orleans, where the Monte Cristo Sandwich is available for both lunch and dinner. Cafe Orleans Be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from the Disneyland Resort! Click here to read our full review of Blue Bayou (now serving alcohol!). Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you tried the Monte Cristo Sandwich at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwich Won’t Be Available All Day at One Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off THIS Friday, January 14th, and goes all the way until February 21st, 2022. EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2022 We’re SO excited to try out all the fun food coming to the festival, as well as watch performances like the Disney on Broadway Concert Series! There will also be a ton of work from various artists all around the park, special photo opportunities, and exclusive merchandise. But, we’re not going to lie, one of the things we’re looking forward to the most is trying out the new food booths! The food booths are a major part of the festival, so it’s important that you know where all of them are located. So, we’ve made a 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Map that you can print or save to your phone! Be sure to click the image to enlarge for easier reading and printing. 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Food Booths Map – Disney Food Blog Edition – CLICK TO ENLARGE OR PRINT Now you can start planning your journey around EPCOT to try all the delicious food that will be available! Stay tuned to DFB as we’ll be bringing you reviews of ALL the food booths and telling you our best of the fest. Click here to see ALL 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! Which food booth are you the most excited about?! Let us know in the comments! The post The DFB Exclusive 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts MAP Is Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now that Disney World’s Magical Express service is gone (and we’re still not quite used to saying that), we’ve been thinking A LOT about the replacement service, Mears Connect. Mears Connect Bus And although Mears Connect won’t be the ONLY replacement (another is coming in February), we asked our readers if you’ve had a chance to use the Mears service yet. And here’s what you told us about their experiences. It Feels The Same Many of our readers feel that the standard Mears Connect service is about the same as Magical Express, except that Mears Connect is a paid service (and Magical Express was free). Mears Connect signs at Orlando Airport One reader said, “Took a ME bus to DW on 12/25, plain white wrapper Mears bus back on 1/3 – it didn’t feel any different.” It makes sense that the buses seem so similar as Mears is actually the company that operated Magical Express for Disney World. Old signage at Orlando Airport for Magical Express According to another reader, the experience was LITERALLY exactly the same: “My son used it yesterday. He was very satisfied short wait the bus was a Magical Express bus with a new wrap. The driver even played the Magical Express video lol.” So for those of you who enjoyed the Magical Express videos, you don’t have to give those up! Mears Connect at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort And one of our readers was one of the first to ride Mears Connect: “We took it on Jan 1, and our driver told us we were the first Mears Connect passengers on that bus. We thought It was pretty much the same as ME during the past year (get your own luggage). Waited about 15 min for a bus, and were the first of 4 stops on our route.” That sounds VERY close to the old Magical Express service. Look for THIS sign at your hotel Overall, most of our readers who have used the service feel it’s a good replacement. One reader said, “It was great. Arrived on a flight just before Midnight and didn’t have to wait for a Mears (15-20 minutes). Safe and pleasant bus driver.” It’s Worse Some of our readers, though, have taken the service and didn’t think it was as good as Magical Express. One reader said, “I took it yesterday (mid-day) to CBR. From getting in line to arriving at the hotel, it was about 90 minutes which just felt too long compared to my normal DME experience. They packed the bus full – ie every seat and some guests had to walk up and down the aisle looking for single seats. They showed a video which was just a bunch of commercials on a loop. I wasn’t expecting magic but I *was* expecting in seat chargers – and there were sadly none. There was a guy doing magic tricks for kids in line so that was nice.” Airport Shuttle Signage Another reader mentioned that the wait for the Mears Connect bus felt longer: “We used it last Saturday & it was ok. We never had a problem. It did take a little longer to get on the bus than ME.” We have to note that we saw far fewer comments from readers with negative experiences over positive ones. Some Of Our Readers Used Mears Connect Express Service There were a few of our readers that used the Mears Connect Express service, which offers direct service (at a higher cost) to your hotel and back to the airport, with a guaranteed first stop with a limited to no wait time. And those of you who booked the express service thought it worked out well for you and was worth the extra cost. Inside Magical Express Bus One reader said, “We did! Paid extra for the express service. Used it their first day and it was flawless. Hoping for the same experience on the way home.” Wilderness Lodge Airport Shuttle Sign According to another reader, “Took the express service on Monday the 3rd. Waited 5 minutes before being loaded into a van with just our party of 4. Then straight to SSR. I received an email the day before with a QR code boarding pass.” So if you’re looking for some real-world examples of what the new Mears Connect service is like and how it compares to Magical Express, there you go! And we’ll be sure to check in when the second bus service, The Sunshine Flyer, begins its services on February 1st. So stay tuned! Here Are The Important Facts About the New Mears Connect Magical Express Replacement Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you taken Mears Connect yet or do you have reservations with Mears Connect for an upcoming trip? Let us know about it in the comments! The post Our Readers Share Their Mears Connect Disney World Transportation Experiences first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays might be long gone (we’re sad to see the delicious eats of Very Merriest After Hours and Festival of the Holidays — but at least we’ve got Festival of the Arts!) but Disney is still keeping the festive spirit going into the new year, especially with the 50th Anniversary celebration still going on! Main Street, U.S.A. during the holidays! However, it seems like Disney has decided to literally keep the holidays going with their latest merch. Today we’re taking a look at new holiday merch (yes, you read that right!) at Disney World! Over at BVG in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can find this new piece of holiday merch (in the middle of January!). Good ol’ BVG! The Contemporary Resort Ornament features a mini model of the hotel, Monorail and all! If you love the Contemporary Resort like we do, this is a no-brainer for your next Christmas tree. So cute! On the opposite side, you get a look inside the resort, with Mickey and Minnie admiring the Monorail! This is a fun little ornament that can make a great gift or a wonderful addition to a growing collection (we LOVE to collect Disney ornaments!). This ornament is available for $29.99! Mickey and Minnie are here too! We have seen ornaments for quite a few hotels lately and we are having a hard time picking our favorite one. They each have so many unique details that are specific to the hotel! The Contemporary and the Poly are the newest ones! You can see the Polynesian ornament below. Poly ornament We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Take a look at another resort-specific ornament 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 about this ornament? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The New Contemporary Resort Ornament Is a MUST-SEE in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ok, real talk. Pop Century You’re gonna spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your Disney World hotel, don’t you want to make sure you’re choosing the right one? Check out our video below about The WORST Disney World Hotels in 2022 Free PDF: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/worsthotels2022 Learn about DVC Resorts HERE: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/disney-vacation-club-welcome-home/ 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 WORST Disney World Hotels in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Growing up in the Philippines as a young boy, Christian never thought it would be possible to live out his dream to work for Disney, much less travel the world. Christian has worked for Disney for 12 years in many roles. He says that while he “lives out of a suitcase,” he has found his […]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. COVID-19 numbers are up around the country, including in Florida, where case number records continue to be broken. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign The Omicron variant is spreading, and causing new travel advisories and testing requirements in certain areas. If you’re traveling to Florida for vacation soon, you should be aware of where you can get tested for COVID-19 in the area. Here is where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Central Florida right now, broken down by county, according to WESH: Orange County Orange County is where Orlando is located, as well as the majority of Walt Disney World Resort and all of Universal Orlando Resort. Barnett Park – 4801 W. Colonial Dr. No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 9AM – 4PM until capacity is reached Econ Soccer Complex – 8035 Yates Rd. No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 9AM – 5PM until capacity is reached South Orange Youth Soccer Complex – 11800 S. Orange Ave. No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 9AM – 5PM until capacity is reached Camping World Stadium – 1 Citrus Bowl Pl. No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 9AM – 5PM until capacity is reached ©Orlando International Airport Osceola County Osceola County is where the remainder of Walt Disney World Resort is located. Department of Health Osceola County – 1875 Fortune Rd., Kissimmee Appointment Required Rapid Only Monday – Friday 9AM – 6PM Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM – 5:30PM 65th Infantry Park – 301 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 8AM – 7PM COVID-19 Testing Site in 2020 Seminole County Altamonte Springs SunRail – 2471 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Appointment Required PCR Only Open 7 Days a Week 8AM – 6PM Museum of Seminole County History – 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford Appointment Required PCR Only Open 7 Days a Week 8AM – 6PM Red Bug Lake Park – 3600 Red Bug Lake Rd., Casselberry Appointment Required PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 8AM – 6PM Sanford Sunrail – 2720 W SR-46 Appointment Required PCR Only Open 7 Days a Week 8AM – 5PM Seminole State College Oviedo Campus – 2505 Lockwood Blvd. Appointment Required PCR & Rapid Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM FDOH Seminole Headquarters – 400 West Airport Blvd., Sanford Appointment Required PCR & Rapid Monday – Friday 9AM – 4PM Mask Sign Volusia County Daytona International Speedway Appointments Recommended But Not Required PCR Only Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM Volusia County Fairgrounds – 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand Pre-Registration Required Rapid Only Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9AM – 4PM New Smyrna Beach – 1000 Live Oak St. Appointments Recommended But Not Required PCR & Rapid Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM Department of Health Daytona Beach – 1845 Holsonback Dr. Appointment Required | Call 386-274-0500 PCR Only Department of Health Orange City – 775 Harley Strickland Blvd. Suite 110 Appointment Required | Call 386-274-0500 PCR Only Indoor Mask Sign Brevard County Department of Health Brevard – 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM Parrish Medical Center – 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville No Appointment Necessary PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 8AM – 6PM Rockledge City Center – 920 Barton Blvd Pre-Registration Recommended But Not Required PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 9AM – 5PM West Melbourne Community Park – 3000 Minton Road Pre-Registration Recommended But Not Required PCR & Rapid Open 7 Days a Week 9AM – 5PM Signs in Disney World from May 2021 Lake County Department of Health Community Health Site – 560 W. DeSoto St, Clermont No Appointment Necessary PCR Only Monday – Friday 8AM – 2PM Department of Health Leesburg – 2113 Griffin Rd. No Appointment Necessary PCR Only Wednesday, Friday 8AM – 2PM Department of Health Umatilla – 249 E. Collins St. No Appointment Necessary PCR Only Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8AM – 2PM Face Mask Signs from March 2021 Flagler County Department of Health Flagler County – 120 Airport Rd., Palm Coast Appointment Required | Call 386-437-7350 PCR & Rapid Monday – Friday COVID-19 Testing Site in 2020 Marion County First Baptist Church of Ocala – 2801 SE Maricamp Rd. Appointments Recommended But Not Required 3-Day PCR Free Rapid & Next-Day PCR For a Fee Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM COVID-19 Testing Site in 2020 Those are the COVID-19 testing sites in Central Florida right now. Remember that you can also check with nearby pharmacies like CVS to see if they have testing available. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to see more about COVID-19 as it relates to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Where You Can Get a COVID-19 Test in Central Florida Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Hey, we’ve got a secret for you. Hello, Disneyland! Turns out, some of the BEST Disney snacks aren’t in Disney World at all. If you want to get some fantastic treats that you won’t find in Orlando, you’ll have to head to the OG Disney park, because Disneyland’s snack game is next level. But we just found a NEW treat in this park that sort of confuses us. It’s a little crazy and definitely over-the-top — but does it live up to Disneyland’s great treat reputation? Let’s check it out. You can find the newest dessert at Galactic Grill in Disneyland, which is located in the Tomorrowland section of the park. Tomorrowland in Disneyland The treat is a Pistachio Cherry Chocolate Parfait, which is made with layers of pistachio mousse, red velvet cake, tart cherries, and chocolate flavor-filled boba pearls. NGL that sounds like a little much. The whole vibe reminds us of the new Book of Boba Fett series on Disney+, but maybe that’s just the boba pearls on top? Very colorful! Honestly, the crazy mix of flavors and textures in this parfait was NOT the garbage fire that we were kind of expecting. We were pleasantly surprised when it actually tasted really good! A lot going on here On top there were crispy pearls mixed into the chocolate-filled boba. The boba was different (we usually see it as fruity flavors on desserts, so the chocolate was surprising), but we enjoyed it! Boba pearls The red velvet cake was good, and the pistachio mousse was creamy and light with a subtle pistachio flavor. The “tart cherry” bit tasted a little artificial to us — it wasn’t actual cherries, more like a gooey cherry-flavored jello. We’re not big fans of artificial cherry, but if you like cherry-flavored candy, this might be your jam. Cherry jello thing Overall, there were 5 different flavors and textures happening at once, which was probably too much for one dessert in our opinion. But there were parts of it that we really enjoyed, and nothing really tasted bad. Ready for a bite? In fact, those flavors took us back to Christmas in 2019, when Disney World had a Cherry Pistachio DOLE Whip float, which included frozen hot chocolate. Is the cherry-pistachio-chocolate combo making a comeback? This Disneyland spot certainly seems to think so. We’ve seen these flavors before… . So if you want to try this slightly crazy treat, head to the Galactic Grill to get the Pistachio Cherry Chocolate Parfait for $6.99. And keep following DFB for more of the latest snack updates from all the Disney parks! Click Here to See Another Disneyland Treat That We’ve Been Waiting For 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 Would you try the new parfait in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney’s Newest Treat Is Super Extra…And We’re Not Mad About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s be honest here — food at Disney World can be expensive. Mickey Waffles! You can buy a whole meal off of McDonald’s dollar menu sometimes for less than it’ll cost you to buy a box of popcorn. And Disney’s prices are only getting steeper. Recently, we saw literally HUNDREDS of price increases hit a whole bunch of items including popcorn buckets, DOLE Whips, and more. But what do price increases have to do with the Disney Dining Plan? Well, here’s what we’ve seen. What’s Going on With the Disney Dining Plan? Odds are you’re already familiar with the Disney Dining Plan, but in case you’re not, the Disney Dining Plan is a pre-purchased plan that guests can add on to a Disney Vacation Package. Guests have to be staying at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel and have tickets to the parks to qualify for the plan. Tonga Toast! With the Dining Plan, you essentially pay for your meals in advance. Then, through the dining plan, you get a number of credits to use at counter-service and table-service meals, as well as a number of snack credits. Since you’ve paid for your meals in advance, you just “redeem” your Dining Plan points/credits throughout your trip rather than having to pay individually for the items you buy. Disney World suspended the Disney Dining Plan in March of 2020 as the parks shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When Disney World’s theme parks reopened later in 2020, the Disney Dining Plan did not come back with them. The Dining Plan has been suspended ever since. But the Dining Plan ain’t over yet! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! Back in June of 2021, Disney announced that the Disney Dining Plan WOULD be returning at some point in the future. Disney has not said exactly when it will be coming back though. Instead, they’ve simply said, “While we’re not quite ready to share an update on timing, we are planning to bring this guest-favorite option back at a later date.” Disney also hasn’t shared what the Dining Plan will look like when it comes back or what the cost for the various plan options will be. We’re on the lookout for any and all updates on the Dining Plan and you can bet we’ll share those with you as SOON as we see any updated info! Could the Disney Dining Plan be coming back in 2022? Click here to see what we know! What About Those Price Increases? Alright, so we’ve gone over what’s been happening with the Dining Plan, now what about those price increases? As we mentioned at the start of this article, recently we saw HUNDREDS of price increases hit Disney World restaurants, lounges, and snack stands. More price increases! DOLE Whips, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars and Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mickey Pretzels, Mickey Waffles, specialty alcoholic beverages, popcorn refills and popcorn buckets, select bottled sodas, and even things like the delicious Carrot Cake Cookie have all increased in price. Hit with price increases These are some of the most extensive price increases we’ve seen in terms of locations/items impacted. These increases have affected items at tons of Disney World restaurants, bars, lounges, and more. Some of the increases are small — a matter of just 20 cents or so. Others are larger — in the amounts of $1, $2, or even $3. And while these price increases might seem small individually, they can add up over the cost of an entire trip. Be sure to keep these increased prices in mind as you plan your budget for future trips! Click here to read more about the price increases! What the Past Tells Us So how are price increases potentially tied to the Disney Dining Plan? Well if the past is any indicator, price increases and the Disney Dining Plan tend to “go together” in a way. Back in 2018, for example, we saw prices increase on a number of classic snack items (like pretzels, popcorn, churros, and more) and fountain beverages. We spotted those increases in October of 2018. Not long after, we saw a number of higher prices at various Disney World restaurants. Just a few months before, in June of 2018, the 2019 Disney World vacation packages and details for the 2019 Disney Dining Plans were revealed. Dining Plan Credits Could Be Used at EPCOT Festivals, Too! In 2019 we saw a similar situation. In October of 2019, there were price increases on everything from breakfast items to pretzels and alcoholic drinks. Just a few months before that, in June of 2019, the 2020 Disney Dining Plans and vacation packages were announced. Disney Dining Plan Shirt from 2019 So it seems price increases seem to happen a few months after or near the time that the Disney Dining Plan announcements are made. Having price increases around the time of the Dining Plan announcements makes sense from an “encouragement” perspective. If suddenly the prices at Disney World for classic food items, snacks, and meals increase, the Disney Dining Plan can become a “better value” for the price you pay. Price increases hit Aloha Isle! After price increases, the cost of paying for the Disney Dining Plan (rather than buying your meals individually) might seem like a better deal, or it might seem easier to just get the Dining Plan rather than trying to calculate how much you’ll have to adjust your budget to account for the increases. Whether the Disney Dining Plan is actually a good deal for you will depend on a number of factors, and you’ll ultimately have to crunch the numbers to figure that out. But price increases can certainly make it seem like a better deal at times. Are prix fixe menus the new Disney Dining Plan? See our thoughts here! So…What Now? Well, now we wait. If the present follows the trend of the past, price increases could signal a potential announcement about the Disney Dining Plan. Keep in mind this is just based on what we’ve seen in the past. Disney has yet to make any kind of announcement about the Dining Plan and their website still says that Dining Plans are temporarily unavailable. ©Disney We’ve been on the lookout for any Disney Dining Plan news and we’ll continue to be especially vigilant following these price increases. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates! Click here to learn about the weekday Disney World ticket option announced for Florida Residents! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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MagicBands are a fun and helpful tool to help you around Disney World. These wristbands can serve as your ticket, hotel key, and payment. And with MagicBand+ on the way and Disneyland getting MagicBands soon, these little bracelets have been on our mind a lot lately. Get a load of all those MagicBands! Today, we’re taking a look at two new MagicBands available to select Disney World guests. Major shoutout to DFB reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Insta) who let us know about these new bands! The Up Travel Buddies MagicBand features art inspired by the Disney-Pixar movie Up! If you’re an Annual Passholder or a Disney World Resort Hotel guest, you can pre-order these new MagicBands. ©Disney This band, on sale for $20 if you order it ahead of your next Disney World trip, features both Carl and Russell, along with art inspired by Kevin, Paradise Falls, and other key parts of the movie! This MagicBand embraces the spirit of travel and adventure from the movie, and it can be a cute band for the kiddos (or for you!). ©Disney The Cinderella Happily Ever After MagicBand is a great band for newlyweds, longtime sweethearts, and anyone in-between! If you’re living your “happily ever after” with a special someone (or by yourself!), this is the one for you. ©Disney Much like the Up MagicBand, this one is on sale for $20! On the band, you’ll find Cinderella and Prince Charming dancing the night away, living out their “happily ever after!” ©Disney Speaking of new things, 2022 has brought a LOT of changes to Disney World already; check out our video on the mistakes you don’t want to make this year below! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Popular Disney World Restaurant Unexpectedly CANCELS Reservations Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these new MagicBands? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Find Out How to Get These Discounted MagicBands in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article