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Back in Sept., Hong Kong Disneyland Resort launched a two-month cast recognition program to shine a spotlight on the countless acts of goodwill created by our cast members. The “Disney Magic Makers” program was an opportunity for us to show appreciation for the magic our cast members – the original Magic Makers – make both at work […]View the full article

If you’ve spent more than a few days in Florida, especially in the summer months, then you’re probably well aware of the fact that it can…weather…from time to time (yes, we totally just made “weather” a verb). A rainy day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rain is quite common in the Disney World area, as is lightning. In fact, Disney World plans on these storms being a common occurrence with lightning rods set up all around the parks and resorts! According to Spectrum News 13, the state of Florida recently regained its title as the “Lightning Capital of the U.S.” The state of Oklahoma was the previous titleholder. Rain in Magic Kingdom The title is calculated by total lightning strikes per square mile, and in 2021 Florida averaged 223 lightning events per square mile for the whole year. On top of that, Geneva, FL (just east of Orlando!) was named the new lightning capital of the state, with 857 lightning strikes per square mile in 2021! Finding Cover When lightning arrives in Disney World, some outdoor rides and attractions will temporarily close. When it rains, it pours in Disney World! Make sure to follow along ahead of your next Disney World vacation for more tips and tricks to make the most of your trip! Click here for tips on how to handle severe weather moving through Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been caught in the middle of a storm while visiting Disney World? Share your experience in the comments! The post Florida Regains Title As the “Lightning Capital of the U.S.” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World you’ll need to think about several big things — Where will you stay? How many days will you be there? How will you get there? Do you want to rent a car? What time of the year will you visit? And, perhaps most importantly, what tickets will you buy? Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance You might be surprised to learn that there’s more that goes into buying tickets than simply clicking “Add to Cart.” There are a few important decisions you and your family need to make prior to purchasing the tickets for your trip. Today we’re breaking down some big things you should consider when deciding what tickets to buy. How Many Days Do You Need? Most guests traveling to Disney World (especially if they’ll be traveling from across the country or around the globe) will likely need more than one day in Disney World. Let’s not forget, Disney World is HUGE. We’re talking 4 pretty giant parks, each full of its own popular attractions and shows to see (and snacks to eat!). One of the most common misconceptions about Disney World is that it can all be done in 1-2 days, but in reality you could visit the parks across several days and still not see every single thing they have to offer. Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich So deciding just how many days you’ll need tickets for can be a big thing. But you have to remember that staying in the parks for more days = more money. If you know you’ll be purchasing a multi-day ticket, but you aren’t quite sure how many days you need, there are a few things to keep in mind. Let’s Go to Disney World! In general, the more days you add, the less a ticket costs per day. So adding a fifth or sixth day to your ticket won’t be as much of a jump in price as, say, making your one-day ticket a two-day ticket. A 1-day ticket can be priced as low as $109 (though exact ticket prices depend on what days you choose to visit). A 2-day ticket could be priced as low as $107 per day. And if you go all the way to a 10-day ticket, that is priced as low as $54 per day. Keep in mind that while the per day price might be lower, you still need to multiply that cost across the days of your trip (i.e. $54 x 10 days). ©Disney And it’s not just ticket prices you’ll need to consider. The more days you add, the more you’ll spend on food in the parks, souvenirs, nights at your hotel, etc. World Showcase Take the time to really figure out with your family how many days you need in each park. This can vary depending on your priorities, how long your trip is, etc. For example, some families might really want to get a second Magic Kingdom day in on their trip, while others may only feel they need a half day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to accomplish what they want and they’ll then have time to hop to another park in the afternoon (more on Park Hopping in just a sec!). Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entrance Our advice? Sit down with the family and take a look at each park map and a list of rides in each park. Have each family member circle the 2-3 rides that are must-dos for them in each park. Then, sit down and see how things fall into place. Will you need more than one day to get all of your must-dos done at EPCOT? Is there a park that doesn’t have as many must-dos for you? This can help you decide how many days you’ll need to accomplish most of your goals. How Many Days Do You Like to Spend in Magic Kingdom? Also ask yourself: Do you NEED to go to a park every day on vacation? Or can you do a resort day, a day at Disney Springs, or maybe even a day doing cheaper activities like mini golf? If your trip is longer in length, a day off from the parks may be a great idea to give your family some time to re-charge and save a bit on park tickets. A day at the pool can be the perfect way to take a break from the parks halfway through your trip! Also keep in mind those dated and tiered ticket prices — not all days cost the same! Disney utilizes a system that assigns each day a different ticket price. So certain days during your proposed trip might be more expensive than others. That could impact your decision regarding when to visit and also how many days will be able to fit in your budget. Disney World Ticket Prices — January 2022 Calendar Also be sure to keep in mind Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation availability — as of this writing guests still need them in addition to their ticket in order to visit a park. Click here to read about common mistakes to AVOID when booking your Disney World vacation. Do You Want/Need the Park Hopper Option? Park Hopping gives you the ability to “Hop” from park to park, allowing you to visit more than one of Disney World’s theme parks in a day. It is not a required add-on, but it can give families a ton of flexibility in planning their day. Otherwise, guests are restricted to visiting only one park per day (cheaper, but less flexible!). Magic Kingdom Adding the Park Hopper option can increase the cost of your ticket significantly, so you’ll want to make sure you’re actually going to use it before you buy it. There’s so much to see and do in each of the theme parks that it’s easy to spend all day in Magic Kingdom when you were originally planning on hopping to EPCOT in the evening. Spaceship Earth If you add on Park Hopping to your ticket in advance, you generally cannot later have it removed. But you can add Park Hopping onto your ticket AFTER you arrive. Just note that you’ll be charged for the total number of days on your ticket, even if you add it on your last day. So if you’re going to add on the Park Hopper option, add it on during an early part of your trip so you can get the most use of out it (if you’re paying for it, you might as well squeeze out every bit of benefit from it right?). Disney’s Hollywood Studios Also keep in mind that right now Park Hopping is different than it was prior to Disney World’s temporary closures. These days, you cannot Hop to another park until after 2PM each day. Does that change your thoughts on whether it’s worth it? It might! Our advice? Just like we suggested above, sit down and see what things your family must do in each park. Then think about how many days you’ll realistically need in each park to accomplish those goals. Do you need park hopping to get those things done? Or are you really only going to visit 1 park per day? Toy Story Land If park hopping isn’t a necessity for you, you could skip out on that extra cost and use it for things like food, merchandise, and more. If you’re unsure, we recommend waiting to add it to your ticket until you’re closer to your trip or until your trip begins (remember you can add it on but generally can’t take it off). Click here to read more about what Park Hopping in Disney World is like right now! Do You Want/Need Any Other Add-Ons? Park Hoppers aren’t the only add-ons for your Disney World tickets. The other main add-on is the Water Park & Sports option! According to Disney, with this add-on “you get a certain number of visits to other Walt Disney World fun based on the length of your ticket. For example, a 4-day ticket allows 4 visits and a 5-day ticket allows 5 visits.” Typhoon Lagoon For each of those visits, you can pick one of the following: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (temporarily unavailable) ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (temporarily unavailable) Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course – FootGolf Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (prior to 4PM) Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (prior to 4PM) Typhoon Lagoon If you know ahead of time that you want to visit these locations, the Water Park & Sports option may be a worthy investment. Take a look at how much these tickets cost on their own, how many of these experiences your family wanted to go to, and how many times during your trip your family was planning on visiting these spots. Then it’s just about crunching the numbers to see if getting this as an add-on works out financially. If you weren’t planning on visiting any of these spots, then you likely won’t miss out if you don’t add this option to your ticket. Skipping this add-on means you’ll get to save a bit of cash. Winter Summerland miniature golf There’s also the Park Hopper Plus option, which is simply the Park Hopper add-on in addition to the Water Park & Sports option. Take a look at Blizzard Beach from its reopening day earlier this year! Is Buying an Annual Pass Worth It? (If Available) Finally, there’s another option you may have not even considered in the past, but could be worth crunching the numbers: rather than purchasing regular park tickets, is buying an Annual Pass worth it (assuming the Annual Pass you’d want to buy is available at the time)? Annual Pass As of this writing, sales have been paused on most Annual Pass options, except the Pixie Dust Pass (the cheapest Annual Pass with the most restrictions). The Pixie Dust Pass is only available for Florida Residents, so that pass might not be something you can buy and/or it might not work out for you given its restrictions. But we still wanted to mention the possibility of Annual Passes so you can keep this option in mind if/when Disney World does resume the sale of the remaining passes. Annual Pass How often do you plan on visiting Disney World each year? If you find that you’re visiting enough times that the cost of an Annual Pass is less than the cost of your multi-day tickets, then it may be worth it to make the upgrade. Annual Passholders can save at select restaurants! Also remember that only one member of your family needs an Annual Pass in order to take advantage of all of the discounts. Free theme park parking, food discounts, merchandise discounts, hotel discounts, etc. — only one member of your party needs to have that Annual Pass to generally apply the discount to several other members. Crunching these numbers to see whether or not it’s worth it for you might require an hour or two at the kitchen table with your calculator and a spreadsheet. But it can be worth it to do the work and see what makes the most financial sense for you. Click here to see how the current pause of Annual Pass sales affects current passholders. Overview & More Tips A few other tips to keep in mind when purchasing park tickets — First, always make sure to look for discounts. Sometimes Disney will offer discounted ticket options for Florida Residents, members of the U.S. military, or other groups. These discounts might not always be available, but it’s worth it to check and see if any special deals are being offered that could help you save some cash on your ticket purchase! Scanning In! The other thing you want to remember is that the day you pick as the start date for your multi-day tickets can affect the price of your tickets. For example, say you want to visit the parks from March 18-20. If you pick a start date of the 16th (which technically includes those dates in the available usage date range) it’ll cost you $399.72 for the ticket. If you select the 17th as the start date, the ticket price changes to $397.48. Changing it to the 18th changes the price to $395.23. Sometimes moving tickets back or forward in terms of the start date for the ticket date range can make a difference in price. Just play around with that before you settle on your purchase. ©Disney Hopefully, after reading this article you’ll feel better equipped to determine just what tickets you need to get for your trip. In short, you’ll need to decide (1) how many days you want/need tickets for, (2) whether or not you want to add on the Park Hopper option, (3) whether or not you want to add on the Water Park & Sports option, and (4) if it’s worth it to upgrade to an Annual Pass (if the pass you want is available). As we mentioned above, you’ll also want to look for discounts and see how to get the best deal. Remember that some of these options (like the Park Hopper option, etc.) can be altered and added after you arrive, so be sure to speak with a Cast Member at the ticket booth or with the concierge at your Disney World Resort hotel for more information! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Choose the Right Disney World Tickets For YOU first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year! There is so much happening at Disney World this year, including the continuation of the 50th anniversary celebration, festivals, and more! This means today is the perfect time to plan your next trip — and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Celebrate 2022 at Disney World! Today our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Walt Disney World discounts for DFB readers — and they’re great if you’re planning to visit during the upcoming holiday season. Keep Reading for all the Disney World Deals The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your vacation with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Spring and Early Summer 2022 If you’re staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from March 6th-July 7th, 2022, you can save up to $100 a night on your trip! The amount you save will vary depending on which hotel you stay in, so make sure to check the list below before booking. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge This offer is good on most nights from March 6th through July 7th, 2022. Click here for more details on this new spring and summer offer. Florida Resident Offer If you’re planning to stay at a Disney Resort between March 11th and July 7th, 2022, Florida Residents can save up to 20% on your hotel room! It’s valid for select resorts, and savings vary by category. Beach Club Proof of Florida residency will be required at check-in, and this deal is limited to stays of 1-14 nights in length. The savings are based on the non-discounted price that a Florida Resident pays for the same room. Keep in mind that advance reservations are required to use this offer! Click here for more details on the Florida resident offer. Annual Passholder Offer Disney has announced a new offer that gives Annual Passholders up to 25% off their hotel room rates on most nights from March 11th through July 7th. Click here to see more about this Annual Passholder deal. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort And, Passholders can also save up to 25% on hotel rooms at select Disney World hotels through March 10, 2022. Click here to check out the early 2022 deal for Annual Passholders 2022 Military Offers Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights from now through December 16, 2022. 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Theme Park Rangers Radar 2: Atop Orlando FreeFall; at SeaWorld's big shopping kiosk; with Cirque du Soleil doughnut. View the full article

Hello from EPCOT! Spaceship Earth looking as gorgeous as ever! EPCOT is sort of in a weird transition right now between holiday decorations and getting ready for Festival of the Artslater this week. We’ve seen a lot of changes recently in the park, so come with us to check out what’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates France — L’Artisan des Glaces The new seasonal ice cream sandwich over in the France pavilion at L’Artisan des Glaces is the giant raspberry macaron with vanilla ice cream. Giant macarons! You can get this one or the chocolate for $7 each. EPCOT Construction Updates The American Adventure Construction is being done on the America Gardens Theatre. Structures have been put up around the stage. Things are happening! This is probably to get ready for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series coming for Festival of the Arts! Click here to read more about the Disney on Broadway Concert Series EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop In Creations, we found the Valentine’s Day Dooney & Bourke collection that we’ve seen in the other parks! So pretty! The pattern shows Minnie and Mickey on a very cute Valentine’s date! Click here to see more about this collection! We also found some new kids Christmas sets in here (weirdly enough, in January!). This set is $34.99. Look at that hat! There were also these super cute kids holiday pants you can get for $29.99. So festive! We also saw a new baseball jersey in Creations! The front has the Disney World logo and the big 71 on it… Fun! …and the back has Walt Disney World written across it! You can get it for $59.99. Ready to play ball There’s also a new “I Lava You” shirt in here which is just adorable for $24.99. We Lava This! A new “My Happy Place” gold necklace is in Creations for $24.99. We agree! The back shows Cinderella Castle! A bit different than the jewelry we usually see! Perfect to add a little glam to your outfit! The Seas Inside the store in The Seas pavilion, we found a new 50th anniversary plastic kids bracelet. It has a pretty purplish Mickey on it as well as some ribbon. Cute! You can get it for $9.99. Disney Traders Inside Disney Traders, we found the “it’s a small world” block set that we’ve seen around Disney World. Perfect for the kiddos They also had a new kids Mickey shirt! Simple but fun! This shirt is $19.99. Port of Entry At Port of Entry, we found those famous 50th anniversary Pink Starbucks Tumblers! So vibrant! These are available (while they last) for $49.99. Norway — The Fjording The embroidered ears were restocked in the store in Norway! They back! These tend to sell out pretty quickly, so we were excited to see them back. You can get them for $29.99. Click here to see more pictures of the Norway ears! We also saw some new Frozen-themed jewelry in here! There is an Anna and Elsa necklace set for $29.99… Best friends necklace! …and an Olaf necklace! He’s FUZZY! We also found these fun Bruni beaded bracelets! Cutie That little fire spirit can warm ya up on a cold day! China — House of Good Fortune A new panda hat popped up in China, and it’s fuzzy!! AH!!! You can grab it for $19. The American Adventure — Art of Disney Over in Art of Disney, we saw the Ariel Designer Doll is in stock. She’s in her beautifully redesigned look and is a collector’s item. SO pretty! You can get Ariel for $129.99. Japan — Mitsukoshi For a little bit, the back of Mitsukoshi was completely empty where all the kimonos usually are. No merchandise here But, a few days ago, the section was restocked! Yay, they’re back! We also found a new Hunter x Hunter backpack in the store… New backpack …as well as these new cute squeeze toy key chains! Awe! These keychains are $9.95 each. United Kingdom — The Crown & Crest There are new awesome glowing dragon statues inside The Crown & Crest in the U.K. pavilion! Whoa! These are $100 each. EPCOT Additional Updates Festival of the Arts More Festival of the Arts decorations have gone up in the World Showcase! We spotted these beautiful rainbows behind the new sign for the festival. So pretty! There are also some really cool giant paint tubes! Click here to see more pictures of the new Festival of the Arts decorations! Voice of Liberty The Voices of Liberty are back performing in the Rotunda! The Voices of Liberty are back in here! Go by and check them out — you can find showtimes on your My Disney Experience app or outside of the building. The showtimes can change, though! This is a great way to cool down and get to hear some beautiful singing. Gran Fiesta Tour There are some missing skeletons on Gran Fiesta Tour in the market scene! Where are they?! We hope this doesn’t turn into another plant Donald situation! Trashcans We saw some no-touch trashcans in the U.K. pavilion! This way, you don’t actually have to use the flap when you go to throw things away. These were mixed in with the regular trashcans throughout the pavilion. We also found these over in World Nature! No touching! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Finally, Remy’s has gotten rid of the virtual queue system and is now using a regular standby line! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Standby Line And, it’s also included in Early Theme Park Entry, so you can rope drop the ride even earlier if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel. Click here to see more about Remy’s new standby line That’s everything new from EPCOT! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which country is your favorite in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in EPCOT: Dragons, Dolls, and Dooney & Bourke Bags! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This past week, we spent a lot of time in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom There were all kinds of new things in Disney World’s OG park this week, including new food items, new merchandise, and so much more. So let’s dive right in and check out the full list of new things that you missed in the parks this week! Food Updates Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Let’s kick things off with a food update! Over at Auntie Gravity’s, the Uncle Orville Sundae has been removed from the menu…yet again. This adorable sundae was first released for the 50th Anniversary and came in a cute little bathtub-shaped bowl. The sundae is gone again! However, since its release, its status on the menu has gone back and forth, and supply issues have meant that the bathtub itself was often missing. Hopefully, it will come back soon! Gaston’s Tavern Over at Gaston’s Tavern, we spotted turkey legs on the menu! Typically, you’ll find these at Prince Eric’s Village Market in front of Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid, but that location was closed when we visited. Turkey legs are usually here, but they have moved for the time being! So, if you’ve got a hankering for a turkey leg and the trusty snack stand is closed, make sure to check Gaston’s — you might be pleasantly surprised with what you find! (And there are some other delicious treats in here as well.) Price Increases On January 10th, Disney World issued hundreds of new price increases for snacks and food across the property. Prices on many popular items went up by anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars, which means you’ll need to budget more for food during your next visit. Dole Whip got an increase at Aloha Isle. We saw this change at several snack booths, and it affected some fan favorites, like Dole Whip, Mickey bars, bottled sodas, and more. Click Here to See All the Price Increases Around Disney World! New 50th Anniversary Snacks Magic Kingdom also released new 50th Anniversary snacks on January 10th. (It was a big day for food!) We got new sweet options, new savory items, and everything in-between…and we tried it ALL. New 50th Anniversary food has arrived Make sure to check out our list of the new treats that are available, and don’t forget to look at our reviews for all the 50th Anniversary snacks that are out now! Cheshire Cafe And if you’re hoping to stop by Cheshire Cafe for a cat tail or a coffee, you may want to rethink your plans. The snack stand near Mad Tea Party has been closed off and on for the past few days. It’s closed right now. This spot tends to have seasonal operating hours, meaning that it’s sometimes closed when the parks aren’t as busy. We’ll keep an eye on it to see if anything changes with the menu. Which 50th Anniversary Snacks in Magic Kingdom Are the Best? Click Here to Find Out! Construction Updates Tron Coaster We’re still not-so-patiently waiting for the opening of the Tron coaster in Magic Kingdom, and we’ve been watching the construction progress for years now. Things are still moving along, although, without an opening date, it’s difficult to gauge the completion. It looks like progress to us! We’ll keep watching over here to see if there are any big updates in the coming months. We can’t wait to ride this one! Attractions Updates Jungle Cruise And this week, Jungle Cruise returned to its former non-holiday glory. We’ll have to wait until next year to set sail on the Jingle Cruise again, with all those holly jolly puns! Also, the hut at the exit of the ride has been rethemed to a ticket booth. There’s a new “ticket booth” at the Jungle Cruise! If you haven’t been on the ride in a while, make sure to check it out on your next visit! Last summer, new scenes and animatronics were added to give the ride a more cohesive storyline. Splash Mountain Also on January 10th (we said it was a big day, y’all), Disney World closed Splash Mountain for a month-long refurbishment. During this time, the ride will simply be getting routine maintenance. Splash Mountain is down for a month! This happens often in the winter months for water rides, so it’s nothing truly extraordinary. In fact, Kali River Rapids went through the same schedule at the end of last year. Check Out the Current Ride Refurbishments Here! Merchandise Updates The Emporium Starting out at the park’s biggest shop, let’s check out the new merchandise that’s available. The white 50th Anniversary t-shirt is back in stock for $36.99. This one is pretty popular, so you may want to hurry! It’s back again! We also got a new pair of 50th Anniversary jogger pants. Who says you can’t celebrate in comfort AND style? You can buy these for $49.99. We’re all about that comfortable lifestyle. The new 50th Anniversary Cinderella doll is here as well. It’s $129.99, so it’s not a cheap investment. She’s stunning (and she comes with a scepter!), but also, you could buy an extra day’s park ticket with that kind of money! She’s beautiful! And expensive… Some new shirts arrived in the store as well. For starters, there’s this Made of Magic Minnie Mouse Tee for girls that’s $19.99 and… Isn’t this cute? …we’ve got the Feelin’ Magical T-Shirt for $39.99. Who doesn’t love a good baseball tee? The perfect tee to add to your collection. And finally, we’ve got an awesome new pair of 50th Anniversary socks for $14.99. You didn’t really need these when the anniversary celebrations first kicked off (it was like 80+ degrees in Florida), but now that it’s colder, it’s time to roll them out! Oh yeah, these are a NEED. What do you think? We’re ready to add them to our cart right away! Uptown Jewelers Looking for something a little bit fancier? Uptown Jewelers is the place to be…starting with this new Bulova watch with the castle logo. It’s a whopping $595, that’s NOT a cheap souvenir! Would you spend this much on a watch? Also, they sell Pandora jewelry in here. The newest charm that you can buy for your Pandora bracelet features Mickey and Minnie kissing in a teacup — how precious! It’s $75. They’re kissing in a teacup…it doesn’t get much cuter than that! Keep in mind that this is a theme park exclusive charm, so you won’t find it anywhere else. Star Traders Over in Tomorrowland, we found some new merchandise at Star Traders. First of all, there’s a brand-new Mickey sweatsuit that we think is perfect for those comfy park days or lazy days at home. The sweatshirt is $49.99… It’s a whole ensemble! …and the matching pants are $44.99. They’ve even got little Mickeys! And there’s yet ANOTHER new t-shirt in Magic Kingdom. The We Shine Together Princess Tee is $19.99 and perfect for Jasmine, Ariel, or Belle fans. Find this one in Star Traders! It comes in girls’ sizes…sadly not for the big kids just yet! Big Top Souvenirs In the back of Big Top Souvenirs, there’s a little kiosk where you can get some customizable merchandise. Here, we found a design for an engravable luggage tag that looks like a 1971 Walt Disney World license plate! What do you think of the new design? you can order this souvenir from the kiosk for $15. What a unique way to mark your luggage! Sir Mickey’s In Sir Mickey’s, we found a new item that PeopleMover fans are going to love…it’s this charm for your bag! The keychain is easy to clip onto your backpack or purse, and you can flash around that PeopleMover logo. PeopleMover fanatics only. This ride definitely has a cult following, and if you’re among the fans, then you should pick this up for $9.99. Plaza del Sol And finally, there’s a new accessory for all the swashbuckling rogues and ruffians out there. Plaza del Sol has a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed sword, complete with belt loop and Jack Sparrow on the blade! It’s pretty awesome! It’s a toy, so it won’t do any real damage, and you can buy it for $9.99. Click Here to Check Out the Newest Disney Merchandise Online! That’s everything new we spotted in Magic Kingdom this week. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates and information straight from the parks! What’s New in EPCOT? Find Out 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. When was your last visit to Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Price Increases, New 50th Anniversary Snacks, and a Ride Closure! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Do you have an upcoming Disney World vacation to plan for? Then you’re probably wondering what there is to see and do in the parks right NOW. Toy Story Land We have some updates to share today regarding what’s new in the park, from a classic Disney World treat returning after the holiday season to the latest on the supply chain issues we’ve noticed! Let’s dive in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Update Trolley Car Cafe Over at Trolley Car Cafe (where you’ll find your favorite Starbucks beverages being served), we noticed a menu change that signaled the end of the holiday season. The Carrot Cake Cookie is back! The Red Velvet Christmas Pie is gone and has now replaced with this spot’s classic Carrot Cake Cookie. Be on the lookout for this change on your next visit! Click here to read more about the return of our beloved Carrot Cake Cookie! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Celebrity 5 & 10 At Celebrity 5 & 10, we spotted the newest (and perhaps cutest) piece of 50th Anniversary merchandise — the adorable Mickey and Minnie tumbler that we first noticed a few days ago! The cutest drinkware ever! Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella Castle sit on top of the tumbler’s lid, so they get to have a nice look at you as you sip your favorite beverage. Too cute! You can find the tumbler at Celebrity 5 & 10 as well as other locations around Disney World for $34.99. Click here to check out ALL of the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can purchase online! Mickey’s of Hollywood Over at Mickey’s of Hollywood, we found a Wooden Stacking Block Set inspired by “it’s a small world.” “it’s a small world” Wooden Block Set This simple but colorful toy would make a great gift! It retails for $49.99. Legends of Hollywood We spotted something rather strange in Legends of Hollywood: Disneyland merchandise! It’s not every day you spot opposite-coast merchandise at your “home” resort, but we found this Alex and Ani bracelet on a recent trip. Disneyland merch spotted in Disney World! We also found this cute Chip and Dale matching set that we previously had only spotted in Disneyland in stock at Legends of Hollywood. Matching Sweatshirt and Sweatpants set The sweatshirt retails for $59.99 and the sweatpants retail for $44.99. We also found some of the new Dooney & Bourke collections at Legends of Hollywood on a recent visit. We spotted the the new Valentine’s Day collection… Valentine’s Day Dooney & Bourke Collection …as well as the unique Germany-themed collection! Germany-themed Dooney & Bourke Collection Both of these collections have three bags each, so be sure to check them out next time you go shopping around Disney World! Click here to check out more photos of the new Germany-inspired Dooney & Bourke collection! Keystone Clothiers At Keystone Clothiers, we came across this Marvel baseball-themed shirt for $59.99. Marvel baseball shirt We may be a couple of months away before we even begin to think about the start of baseball season, but during the off-season you can sport your love of all things Marvel instead! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Finally, we wanted to keep you up to date on the supply chain issues we’ve been seeing around the parks, specifically in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We’ve been checking in on Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, and on our most recent visit we noticed that they were still sold out of lightsabers. Over at Droid Depot, we checked in on the status of the packaging used for the droids. Droid Depot As of this writing, the droid box carrying cases are still gone, and droids are being placed in plastic bags instead. Droids are currently being placed in plastic shopping bags because the carrying case boxes are out of stock. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the shops around Galaxy’s Edge and we will let you know if we hear of any changes. Click here to read more about some of the recent changes at Galaxy’s Edge due to their supply shortages. That’s a wrap on the latest from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Be sure to follow along ahead of your next Disney World vacation for the latest updates and announcements from around the parks and resorts. We’re in the parks every day to bring you the up-to-date information you need to know, so you’ll want to check back often as you plan your trip! Click here to read what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! 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From ride closures to bad weather, transportation problems to looong queues, Disney World vacations definitely don’t always go to plan. Disney’s Contemporary Resort One thing that you can usually count on is dining reservations, which you can make 60 days before your visit and then forget about until it’s time to eat. But today we saw a dining reservation problem that you could encounter during your trip. Here’s what we know so far about this issue. A DFB reader told us about a problem they encountered with their dining reservation at California Grill, which is a restaurant located inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort. California Grill On the day of their reservation, they were alerted on the My Disney Experience app that their reservation had been canceled and California Grill was unavailable for dining. Notification from Disney California Grill is closed tonight (January 11th) due to “unexpected maintenance issues,” so guests were not able to dine inside. California Grill The guests with existing reservations at California Grill were directed to the walk-up wait list at Steakhouse 71 (located in the Contemporary Resort as well) and also promised a Disney gift card for the inconvenience. Steakhouse 71 Aside from the mass cancelations that occurred when Disney World closed in 2020, we don’t often see dining reservations fall through. Disney did not specify what “unexpected maintenance issues” means exactly, but they must have been problematic enough to close the restaurant for the evening. California Grill Dining Room We’ll keep an eye out for any more information, so keep following DFB for all the latest updates. The HORROR! Find Out What to Do When Everything Goes WRONG on Your 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 had a dining reservation cancel in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Popular Disney World Restaurant Unexpectedly CANCELS Reservations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts this Friday — January 14th! Festival of the Arts 2021 The festival runs until February 21st, 2022 and celebrates Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts. There will be performances like the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, a ton of fun food to try at the Food Studios, and work from artists all around the park! We’ve already seen the booth names change around World Showcase, and today, we saw even more changes in EPCOT as the park gets ready for the festival! Decorations have gone up in the World Showcase for Festival of the Arts! When entering the showcase today, we saw these beautiful rainbows set up behind a sign for the festival. So pretty! Surrounding the sign are giant paint tubes, and the colors have some fun names! First, we have the “Little Spark of Yellow” tube… That’s a lot of paint! …next, there’s a “Royal Purple Pigment,” which sounds a lot like a little dragon we know and love… SO bright! …and finally, we have “Autumn Flower Orange.” How big is the brush for these paint tubes?! These rainbows are just GORGEOUS! We want to see some rainbow merch, please! The bright pops of color have us dreaming of spring. Great photo op! And, if you look closely enough, you can see Spaceship Earth through the rainbow! There it is! We can’t wait to see what other decorations will be coming soon to EPCOT, so stay tuned to DFB and we’ll keep ya updated! Click here to see the FULL MENUS for the Food Studios 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! Have you ever been to Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Rainbows & More Have Popped Up for EPCOT's Festival of the Arts 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 don’t have to travel all the way to Disney World to find some fun Disney merchandise! When it comes to shopping for Disney items online, shopDisney and other sites will occasionally run a special deal or promotion, but there are often times when you end up paying full price for Disney merchandise online — boooo! Let’s go shopping! We love helping people save money, so come with us as we take a look at some of the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! We can’t talk about Disney merchandise without showing you a Baby Yoda item! These cute Mandalorian Headphones for Kids are on sale now, and it’s a pretty good deal! ©Amazon You can find them for $19.49 (usually $24.99) on Amazon now! Click here to buy your own pair of Mandalorian headphones! New year, new plans. Imagine writing out your Disney dining reservations in this pretty Happy Planner: Disney Daily 12 Month Planner! You don’t often see the Disney princess in this unique illustrations style — we love it! ©Amazon This 2022 planner is available for $39.99, but you can save 15% off with the online coupon! Click here to check out The Happy Planner Disney Daily 12 Month Planner! Speaking of Disney princesses, this next Disney item is perfect for kids (or kids at heart)! Do you have a little one that collects the Disney Doorables? They’re so stinking cute, we can’t blame kids of all ages for wanting them! Seriously, look at little Olaf. ©Amazon This mystery pack is $10.99 on Amazon now (normally $11.99) and it comes with 5, 6, or 7 collectible figures! Click here to see the Disney Doorables Multi-Peek Pack Series 5! Spice up your game night with this Monopoly Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Board Game! Where do you fall on the “it’s a Christmas movie” vs “it’s a Halloween movie” debate? Either way, if you love Jack Skellington, this is for you! ©Amazon Check out the Nightmare Before Christmas board game for $36.51. It’s regularly $39.99. Click here to purchase the Monopoly Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Board Game. Why use plain, boring salt and pepper shakers when you can use this FUN Disney Minnie and Mickey Mouse Salt and Pepper Grinder Set! This way, you can have little hidden Mickeys right in your kitchen! ©Amazon Amazon has this set available for $17.99 right now, though it’s normally priced at $28.99. Click here to buy the Disney Minnie and Mickey Mouse Salt and Pepper Grinder Set. Finally, we found this GIANT Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle that looks like a princess-lover’s dream come true! Move over, Barbie Dreamhouse, this castle is the new STAR! ©Amazon You can find it for $119.99, normally priced at $149.99. Click here to check out the Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle And as a bonus we saw that select sizes of this Disney Mickey Mouse Classic Distressed Standing T-Shirt are on sale on Amazon now! Specifically we saw that the Medium was on sale. You can’t go wrong with a simple, classic Mickey shirt. ©Amazon The medium size of this shirt is available for $19.95 right now ($21.95 normally). Click here to see the Disney Mickey Mouse Classic Distressed Standing T-Shirt That’s all for this week! Of course, this is just a small sampling of the Disney sales available on Amazon right now — be sure to check if any of the items you’ve got your eye on have been discounted, or if there are any other discounted items you’d love to bring home! And check back with us because we’re always on the lookout for the best Disney deals and discounts. A Disney Springs Area Hotel Is Offering a NEW Promotion! Click here to learn more. 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 checking out any of these items? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 of the BEST Disney Deals on Amazon This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened up at EPCOT on October 1st, 2021, and it has been a hit with guests since then. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure For a few months, the ride relied on a virtual queue system with boarding groups, the same system that was previously used on Rise of the Resistance. Disney stopped using the virtual queue for the ride this week, and in addition to that, the ride is available during Early Theme Park Entry for resort guests. We stopped by today to test it out ourselves! Early Theme Park Entry allows Disney Resort guests to enter any theme park 30 minutes before opening time, any day of the week. This morning, EPCOT opened at 10AM, and so we could get inside at 9:30AM. When we arrived, there was already a line of guests waiting to get inside. It took a moment to get inside. As hotel guests, we were directed to the right side, heading toward The Seas with Nemo and Friends. As we passed Spaceship Earth, we could see the off-property guests already lining up behind the rope. (Hence, the term “rope drop.”) This is where Disney holds the other guests. We followed the crowd back through the park once we were let inside, and the further back we got into World Showcase, the more it started to thin. It was VERY crowded at first! We weren’t up close to the front, so if you want to be the first in line for rides, you’ll need to arrive earlier (get there as early as you can, depending on when the buses start running and when parking lots open). Many guests, like us, were headed straight for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Not quite as bad back here. When we arrived at the France pavilion, the line was already stretching back out of the new expansion area. We started our timer to see how long it takes to reach the front of the line. Looks like we’ll be waiting a minute. We weaved through the back of the pavilion and into the queue… There are a lot of zigzags. …then zigzagged a bit! There were some eager guests hoping to get on this ride today. Slowly getting there! And finally, we made it on the ride after waiting 29 minutes! We got in line around 9:40AM and made it on around 10:10AM. So while this would be a good use of your time (get in that line before it gets long!), keep in mind that it will likely be the only thing you get to do during Early Theme Park Entry. That is, unless you arrive extra early to make sure you’re at the front of the pack. Crowds after we got off the ride. That was our experience this morning, and we hope that it was helpful to those of you visiting soon! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates from Disney World. Click Here to Learn More About Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! 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 on this ride yet? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: What It's Like to Ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure BEFORE EPCOT Officially Opens first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you looking for a place to relax in Disney World? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has your back, literally. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort While spa services have reopened in some Disney resorts, others have been closed for some time. Now we have a date for the opening of the Grand Floridian Spa, and it sounds like it might be time to schedule a massage! The Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa is located within walking distance of Magic Kingdom, and it’s typically home to special experiences guests can enjoy like the Grand Floridian Spa and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. If you’ve got an upcoming trip to Disney World and you’re in desperate need of some pampering, get ready to schedule an appointment! The Grand Floridian Spa will officially open on January 26th, 2022, and reservations are already open. ©Disney The Grand Floridian Spa has been “refreshed” with a Victorian theme, which is in line with the Grand Floridian Resort’s decor. The spa will serve as a “tranquil Floridian garden,” ready to help you feel relaxed and rested with calming music and lighting. ©Disney There are a number of treatments to choose from at the Grand Floridian Spa, including massages (even massages for two!), hydrating treatments, exfoliation, haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and lots more. Before and after your appointment you can choose to visit the relaxation lounge for even more calm and tranquility before you transition to the hustle and bustle of the Disney parks. ©Disney Disney has noted that due to health and safety policies, your experience may slightly differ from your last visit to the Grand Floridian Spa, so keep that in mind if you schedule an appointment. You can schedule appointments online now by going to the Disney World website, and keep in mind that the spa officially opens on January 26th! Be sure to read up on the Spa’s policies and rules before your visit. ©Disney Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Here are 20 tricks for your BEST Disney World trip! 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 ready to get some pampering during your Disney World visit? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney’s Grand Floridian Spa Has an Opening Date! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, AKA the Star Wars hotel, will be opening pretty soon in Disney World! The grand opening will be on March 1st, 2022. Sublight Lounge ©Disney The hotel is like nothing else on Disney property. It will be an immersive experience where you’re put into the story of Star Wars and get to interact with characters, train with lightsabers, and eat some unique space food. Reservations for the hotel have been open for a while, but one month just completely sold out! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is now completely sold out for the month of March! ©Disney We’ve seen the availability for the hotel–oops, we mean, ship, change regularly over the past several weeks, with availability shifting throughout the months of March to September 2022. Right now, there is still a lot of availability for April and May, with June almost completely booked up. ©Disney July and August are completely open and September is as well except for the 3rd and the 4th. ©Disney We’ll keep you updated on if any other months sell out, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn more about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip on the Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post The Star Wars Hotel is SOLD OUT for Its Opening Month in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yesterday was…a LOT. Popcorn! We saw literally HUNDREDS of price increases hit items at restaurants, lounges, and snack stands throughout Disney World’s theme parks, water parks, resort hotels, and more. Some of the increases were pretty small — only a matter of a few cents — but others were larger, in amounts of $1, $2, or even $3. They might seem small at first, but these increased costs can add up over a trip. There are a LOT of price increases to sort through though. Which price increases do you REALLY need to know about? We’re breaking that all down right here! If you scroll through our full post about the price increases you’ll notice that it is HEFTY. We covered some of the price increases that impacted items at Disney Springs, the Disney World hotels, the Disney World theme parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, and even Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. We love Hei Hei and we love this cone! It was a serious undertaking and even that post is not fully comprehensive. Price increases hit a bunch of other Disney World restaurants and snack spots we weren’t even able to fit into that post! To see our full post about the hundreds of price increases click here! Are you a little overwhelmed with all of the price increases? Wondering what the BIG takeaways are or what classic items have gotten a price increase? We’ve got you covered! Here are the important price increases you need to know about. Classic Snacks DOLE Whips A number of classic snacks got impacted by the price increases. Over at Magic Kingdom, for example, DOLE Whips are now more expensive. Specifically, we saw these changes made when it comes to DOLE Whips at Aloha Isle: Pineapple Float DOLE® Pineapple Juice served with a choice of Pineapple DOLE Whip®, Vanilla DOLE Whip® or Swirl – went from $5.99 to $6.99 Pineapple DOLE Whip® Cup choice of Pineapple DOLE Whip®, Vanilla DOLE Whip® or Swirl – went from $4.99 to $5.99 Price increases hit Aloha Isle! Some specialty DOLE Whip items also got an increase over at Typhoon Lagoon’s Snack Shack. Here are the changes we saw: Hei Hei Cone Dole Whip® Pineapple and Raspberry Soft-serve – went from $5.29 to $5.79 Motunui Island Twist Dole Whip® Lime Soft-serve – went from $5.29 to $5.79 Click here to see more about the price increases! Popcorn Refills and Popcorn Buckets Popcorn refills and popcorn buckets at select locations are also now more expensive. Previously, standard popcorn buckets were $12 each with $2 refills. At popcorn stands around Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the standard bucket price has increased to $13 with refills for $2.25. More price increases! Again, those increases on their own aren’t dramatic, but they can add up during your trip. Note that we saw these at select popcorn carts, but it’s not clear if the increase has impacted all spots yet. Click here to learn more about the popcorn price increases. Mickey Ice Cream Bars and Sandwiches Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars and Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches have also increased in price in select spots. At the World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort the Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar went from $5.69 to $5.99. Simple but essential At Centertown Market in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort both the Ice Cream Bar and Sandwich went up in price from $5.69 to $5.99. We saw a similar change made at The Artist’s Palette in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Anaheim Produce in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Click here to see more about this change! Mickey Waffles Another thing we noticed is that Mickey Waffles have increased at a few locations. At the World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Mickey-shaped waffles (served with bacon and sausage) went from $9.99 to $10.49. The kids’ version of the Mickey-shaped waffles also went up from $6.49 to $7.29. Mickey Waffles Might Cost You MORE We also saw the Kids’ Mickey Waffles meal go up at Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge ($6.29 to $7.29). At The Market at Ale & Compass (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort) Mickey-shaped waffles went from $8.49 to $10.49, and kids’ waffles increased in price too. We saw this change made at several other quick service spots, so it’s something you’ll want to watch for! More! We also saw price increases come to other classic snacks like churros. Churros served with chocolate dipping sauce increased from $6.19 to $6.39 at Cool Ship in Magic Kingdom and Anaheim Produce in Hollywood Studios. Churros and chocolate — yum! Mickey pretzels (specifically with cheese sauce) also went up in cost at a few spots. The Mickey-Shaped Pretzel with cheese sauce went from $7.25 to $7.50 at Block & Hans in EPCOT. The Mickey-shaped Pretzel with Cheese sauce went from $6.79 to $7.19 at Anaheim Produce in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Drop Off Pool Bar at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Mickey Pretzel A number of other classic things like cheeseburgers or chicken tenders have also increased in price. For example, over at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the 1/3 lb Angus Cheeseburger went from $10.99 to $11.29, and the 4-piece chicken strips meal went from $9.99 to $10.29. Signature Dishes or Other Iconic Snacks At a few spots, some signature dishes have also gotten more expensive. For example, the Carrot Cake Cookie from Hollywood Studios has now seen a price increase. Hit with price increases The Plaza Loaded Fries from The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom are also now more expensive — going from $12.50 to $13. The Fish & Chips at the Rose & Crown Dining Room at EPCOT have gone from $25 to $26, and the Shepherd’s Pie went from $22 to $23. Fish & Chips A number of dishes at 50’s Prime Time Cafe also increased in price, including the golden fried chicken ($24 to $25), the meatloaf ($21 to $22), and others. The Wookie Cookie from Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios went from $5.99 to $6.29. Mickey’s Crisped Rice Treats have also gone up in some spots, like at the World Premiere Food Court they’ve gone from $4.69 to $4.99. At Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort the Tonga Toast has gone up from $9.29 to $10.49. The Tonga Toast from Capt. Cook’s At Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom, it looks like corn dog nuggets have gone up from $9.99 to $10.29 Alcoholic Beverages A number of specialty alcoholic beverages have also increased in price. At Tambu Lounge (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort), the Lapu Lapu has gone from $18 to $19. Across various spots, other drinks got increases. For example, at Whispering Canyon Cafe (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge) we saw these increases on their dinner menu: Spicy Poblano Margarita – $14 to $15 Watermelon Margarita – $14 to $15 Paloma Don Julio Blanco Tequila with juices of Ruby Red Grapefruit and Lime topped with Soda Water – $14 to $15 Rum Swizzle – $13 to $14 Antioxidant Lemonade Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Vodka, Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, and Pomegranate Juice topped with Sprite® – $13 to $14 Raspberry Mojito – $13 to $14 Bacardi Mojito – $13 to $14 Walk the Plank – $15 to $16 Smoked Turkey – $15 to $16 Whiskey Breeze – $14 to $15 Lapu Lapu? Yes, Please, and Thank You! Negroni – $15 to $16 Bahama Mama – $13 to $14 Piña CoLava – $13 to $15 Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea – $15 to $16 Captain’s Mai Tai – $13 to $14 Blue “Glow-Tini” Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Pineapple Juice with a Sugared Rim and a souvenir Glow Cube – $15 to $16 Godiva Chocolate Martini – $14 to $15 Magical Star Cocktail – $15 to $17 We saw these cocktails (and/or others) also increased in price at some other spots. So if you’ll be ordering a specialty cocktail in Disney World, just be aware that your cost might be a bit more during your next trip. Bottled Sodas, Standard Coffee, and More In terms of other items we saw with increases in pricing, select bottled sodas are now more expensive at a number of places. For example, at The Artist’s Palette, we saw these changes: vitaminwater® Power-C Dragonfruit – $4.49 to $4.69 Barqs® Root Beer Bottle 20-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.69 Cherry Coke® Bottle 20-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.69 Coca-Cola® Orange Vanilla Bottle 20-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.69 Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar Bottle 20-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.69 Coke® Bottle – $4.19 to $4.69 Diet Coke® Bottle – $4.19 to $4.69 Fanta® Orange Bottle 20-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.69 Gold Peak® Sweet Iced Tea Bottle 18.5-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.49 Gold Peak® Unsweetened Iced Tea Bottle 18.5-oz Bottled Beverage – $4.19 to $4.49 Sprite® Bottle – $4.19 to $4.69 We saw these changes made at several other locations as well. Soda Select Joffrey’s Coffee drinks, some tea, and hot cocoa has also gone up at some quick service spots. Also at The Artist’s Palette we saw these changes: Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Regular – $3.29 to $3.49 Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Decaf – $3.29 to $3.49 Hot Cocoa – $3.29 to $3.49 Twinings London® Hot Tea – $3.29 to $3.49 Caffe Latte Featuring Joffrey’s Coffee – $3.99 to $4.29 Cappuccino Featuring Joffrey’s Coffee – $3.99 to $4.29 We saw these changes made at a number of other spots too. That’s just an overview of some of the BIG price changes you probably want to be aware of. Price increases have impacted a lot of items, from main entrees and appetizers at Table Service spots to Uncrustables sandwiches at quick service locations. If you want to check out our more extensive post, click here. Mickey Pretzels If you’ll be visiting Disney World soon, just be sure to add a bit more room to your budget to accommodate these price increases. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news! Click here to learn about a weekday ticket option 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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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. Recently, the rise of COVID-19 case numbers has been affecting quite a few things in the travel industry. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign We have seen some events get canceled, some destinations crack down on health and safety measures, and supply chain issues that are affecting the theme parks. And now, it looks like airlines are having problems as well. Today CNBC reported that United Airlines will be trimming down its flight schedule, mainly because of an influx in sick calls among employees. This was previously a problem during the holiday season, when COVID infections among employees and winter storms caused the company to cancel thousands of flights. Orlando Airport However, United Airlines isn’t the only airline that’s employing this strategy. JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines have all confirmed that they will be doing the same. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby shared a memo with employees recently detailing this change, saying that the company is “reducing our near-term schedules to make sure we have the staffing and resources to take care of customers.” At the time when the memo was sent out, United Airlines had about 3000 workers who had tested positive for COVID-19. That amounts to about 4% of the company’s U.S. workforce. Orlando International Airport We’ll keep an eye on this situation and let you know if more important details are released. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to See How the Omicron Variant Will Affect Your Disney World Trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have flights booked soon? Tell us in the comments! The post United Airlines Cuts Flight Schedule Due to Employee COVID-19 Cases first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Each year, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts exposes us to Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts. 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts We look forward to wandering through the various EPCOT International Festival of the Arts booths each year and this year is no exception! We were excited to find out that one of our favorite artists will be returning beginning January 12, 2022! There is no doubt that the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts brings us some exceptionally talented artists each year. EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Leigh Alfredson, The Chalk Teacher, is a professional street painter and teacher from the Orlando, Florida area and will be returning with her team this year to create some amazing street art on the walkways of EPCOT! The Chalk Teacher will be creating 2D and 3D pieces around EPCOT beginning January 12, 2022 through February 21, 2022 so make sure to look down when walking around EPCOT during the festival! Look at the amazing 3D work! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing art at the festival this year! Check out the food booths scheduled for this year! 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 visiting the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Let us know your favorite artists in the comments below! The post Why You'll Want to Look Down in EPCOT Tomorrow! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are some amazing places to get sweets in Disney World. So many sweets, so little time But what about…outside of Disney World? There’s one unique sweet shop located in New York and a favorite actor — you know, the one who never ages — co-owns it! Check it out! Paul Rudd, all-around good human and of Clueless and Ant-Man fame (as well as too many other titles to list), actually co-owns Samuel’s Sweet Shop located in Rhinebeck, New York! This shop is a cozy coffee bar that also serves delicious sweets (obvi). Samuel’s Sweet Shop Hilarie Burton (of One Tree Hill fame) and her husband, Jeffrey Dean Morgan (you might remember him from Grey’s Anatomy or The Walking Dead), own a farm not far from Rhinebeck, New York, and they fell in love with Samuel’s of Rhinebeck, which was opened in 1994 by Ira Gutner. After Gutner passed away unexpectedly in 2014, they decided to buy the shop alongside their friends and reopened it as Samuel’s Sweet Shop. ©Samuel’s Sweet Shop Now, along with Morgan and Burton, both Paul and Julie Rudd co-own this special sweet shop! Rudd has been quoted as saying, “The best thing about being an owner of a candy shop is getting my favorite holiday candy in June.” We’re with you, Paul! ©Samuel’s Sweet Shop You can visit Samuel’s Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck, New York, or you can also check out their candy and merchandise available for shipping via their website. There’s also a candy subscription! ©Samuel’s Sweet Shop We’re here at DFB with news from Disney World and beyond, so stay tuned for more! Have YOU seen these hidden details in Disney World’s Main Street Confectionery? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Samuel’s Sweet Shop? Tell us in the comments! The post Paul Rudd Owns a Candy Shop and BRB We're Booking Our Flight first appeared on the disney food blog. 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. The travel industry has continued to be impacted by COVID-19, especially as the Omicron variant spreads. Airport Crowds Many Disney fans have said that the variant has changed their travel plans, while thousands of flights have been canceled around the country in the past month. And now, there is a new travel advisory for people in the United States due to the variant. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. State Department have issued a “Do Not Travel” warning for Canada as COVID-19 cases rise due to the Omicron variant, according to Reuters via NBC News. ©CNN The CDC raised its travel recommendation to “Level Four: Very High” for Canada, telling Americans to avoid travel to the country. The State Department also issued a “Level Four: Do Not Travel” advisory for the country. American should avoid traveling to Canada The CDC has about 80 destinations worldwide at Level Four right now. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign in Disney World The U.S. lifted travel restrictions at its borders with Canada and Mexico back in November for fully vaccinated travelers. But, Canada recently broke its one-day record for the highest number of people hospitalized with COVID-19, according to Reuters via NBC News. A couple weeks ago, officials said new daily cases had gone up by 65%. ©Orlando International Airport Stay tuned to DFB for more COVID-19 news and updates as it related to the travel and tourism industry. Click here to see more about the CDC’s warning against cruise travel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post CDC Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning for Canada first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been a ton of changes at Disney World lately! Between all the new snacks for the 50th Anniversary and EPCOT gearing up for the Festival of the Arts, there’s been a LOT going on around the parks! There is so much to see and do in Disney Springs! However, the fun doesn’t stop at the parks, there’s a lot of changes coming to Disney Springs too! Here’s all the new stuff we’ve spotted at the dining and shopping district lately. Merchandise Updates World of Disney Over at World of Disney, we recently spotted a new Maui Sweatshirt based on the character from Moana! The hoodie features a subdued color palette with a soft green and a relaxed greyish-brown color accenting it. A hoodie fit for a demigod! On the back, it says “Wayfinder,” which is a reference to the movie! You can grab this hoodie for $79.99. Cool! This hoodie also features a lot of Polynesian-inspired elements with a palm frond pattern on the back and on the front pocket! This is a great addition to your closet if you’re looking for a hoodie that works well in the temperate Florida winter. Ever After Jewelry Co. Over at Ever After, we found a new Baublebar bracelet that was made for us! The Disney Snack Baublebar bracelet is available for $50 and features snacks like the Mickey Premium Bar and the Dole Whip (could it get any better than that?). You know we love some good Disney snacks! We seriously love this bracelet! Star Wars Trading Post At Star Wars Trading Post, we found an adorable t-shirt! The Darth Vader “Kid at Heart” Shirt. It features Darth Vader admiring a Death Star Balloon in a surprisingly wholesome moment for the Sith lord. This one definitely made us chuckle! You can find this Star Wars shirt for $36.99! This is a great shirt for any of the Star Wars lovers out there that need a laugh. D-Style At the trendy D-Style, you can find a new Muppets-inspired hoodie (there’s been a LOT of new hoodies this week!). The Animal Hoodie is available for $59.99 and features the wildest Muppet of them all! Perfect for all the Muppets fans out there! You can also find the Maui hoodie we mentioned earlier here (and a really cute Baymax hoodie, but that one’s not new). Cute hoodies! For some reason, it’s hoodie-mania at Disney Springs right now and we’re loving it! Basin Over at Basin (which is a must-do if you love bath bombs!), you can already find some Valentine’s Day bath items! If you’re looking to stock up early for the most romantic day of the year, now’s your chance. How romantic! We’re not surprised to see Valentine’s Day items already since Disney loves to start celebrating holidays a little bit early! Once Upon A Toy If you’re looking for some free fun at Disney Springs, Once Upon A Toy has an Encanto Activity Book available at the register! This isn’t an abnormal occurrence — Disney likes to do little activity books for their latest movies. You can grab one of these for free! We definitely recommend grabbing one of these right before you’re heading home. It can make for a great activity during a plane ride with the kids! Days of Christmas In case you didn’t know, it’s finally 2022! Over at Days of Christmas, 2022-themed ornaments have arrived to ring in the new year. The new year is officially here! You can find plenty of these 2022 ornaments at Days of Christmas, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on new decor! Food Updates Everglazed At Everglazed, we spotted the Cirque Du Soleil and Everything Bagel donuts! These limited edition donuts will be gone soon, so head over to Everglazed ASAP. They might still be there! We can’t guarantee you’ll grab these limited-edition flavors, but there’s a chance! Click Here to Read Our Review of the Cirque Du Soleil Donut! Vivoli Il Gelato Finally, Vivoli Il Gelato recently announced its January special item — the Yuengling Chocolate Porter Peanut Butter Float with Yuengling Chocolate, Porter Beer, Peanut Butter Gelato, and Chocolate Sauce! This dish is available for $16 and we can’t wait to try it. A new special has arrived! Want to see more of the latest Disney news? Check out our most recent news update here! That’s everything new at Disney Springs for now! We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest in Disney parks, food, and more! Stay tuned here for all the hottest Disney news. What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: More ‘Encanto’ Merchandise and Starbucks Souvenirs 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 discoveries? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney Springs: 2022 Ornaments, a Moana Hoodie, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article