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Hello from Walt Disney World! Look at those crowds! The holidays may be over, but decorations are still up and the crowds are out in the parks. We like to keep up with how lines are looking in order to gauge how busy it is, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 86 minutes! Mine Train After that, we had Peter Pan’s Flight at 68 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 67 minutes, Space Mountain at 52 minutes, Splash Mountain at 46 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 43 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 37 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 37 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 32 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 32 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 30 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight Then, we saw “it’s a small world” at 24 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 23 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 22 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 21 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 19 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 18 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 18 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 16 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 14 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 14 minutes. Crowds outside of “it’s a small world” And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 4 minutes, and Country Bear Jamboree 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 80 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Test Track at 60 minutes, Soarin’ at 37 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 28 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 18 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 14 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 14 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 10 minutes, and Living with the Land at 9 minutes. Test Track The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 132 minutes. Long lines for Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 87 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 67 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 62 minutes, Tower of Terror at 57 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 56 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 54 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 31 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 24 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 6 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 122 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Kilimanjaro Safaris at 64 minutes, Na’vi River Journey at 62 minutes, Expedition Everest at 43 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 40 minutes. Elephant on Kilimanjaro Safaris Following behind was Kali River Rapids at 21 minutes, TriceraTop Spin at 13 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 13 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Kali River Rapids That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your “must do” ride during your Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post 12 Rides Had Average Wait Times OVER An Hour in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year from Disneyland! We’re done enjoying the holidays at the resort (even if many of the decorations are still up) and are ready to embrace 2022! Pacific Wharf Cafe While we’re embracing the New Year, we’re trying out a few new foods, too, like a peanut buttery cookie pie, a tamale hot dog, and more! And today, we decided to eat something a little healthier — and believe it or not, we’re glad we did! Okay, are you sitting down? Because — wait for it — we ate a salad at Disneyland. A SALAD! Yep, you heard us right. It was an Asian Chicken Salad made with Red and Green Cabbage, tossed in Miso Dressing with Mandarin Oranges, Edamame, Broccoli, and Cucumbers served with Chicken and Sliced Sourdough. A SALAD. We ate SALAD? One thing we immediately noticed is how fresh all the ingredients were — that can make or break a salad, right? And we loved the hint of teriyaki flavor on the chicken. Sourdough bread was an interesting choice to pair with this, but you know what? We actually liked it. It was…yummy! If we had any real complaint is that we wanted more protein — more chicken, please? But that’s the only fault we found with this salad. We feel so HEALTHY now — like we’re going to go run around Pixar Pier a few times because we’re PUMPED (okay, we’re joking…). All kinds of good things in here. Overall, this is a solid choice, and it’s also an economical one — it’s only $11.49 for a filling meal. You can find it at Pacific Wharf Cafe if you feel like having a salad at Disneyland instead of…say…a corn dog (actually, we can ALWAYS go for a corn dog, too). We’ll be trying any other new foods we find at Disneyland, so be sure to check back soon for more reviews! 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 been to Disney California Adventure recently? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Proof That Healthy Food Doesn't Have To Be Boring at Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the big highlights of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration has been the killer merch! From the vintage Vault Collection to the pricey Luxe Collection, Disney has brought their A-Game when it comes to merch for the big anniversary. These 50th Anniversary Tumblers can get hard to track down sometimes! However, this means that more often than not, this merch sells out. Today, we spotted a sold-out collectible in the Disney parks that you’ll want to grab ASAP! We visited the Emporium (the big shop on Main Street, U.S.A. that has EVERYTHING) at Magic Kingdom and spotted this wall of boxes. Curious, we walked over to see what they were. What are those shiny boxes? If you’ve been looking for the 50th Anniversary Cinderella Doll, you’re in luck! This wall of EARidescent boxes is a whole bunch of those rare collectible dolls that have been sold out online. They’re pretty pricey, costing $129.99! There are only 1,000 dolls total, and a Cast Member told us at only 150 of them are available in the Emporium. It’s the Cinderella Doll! Previously, we spotted this doll online, but it sold out quickly! It’s a detailed, deluxe doll that comes with a certificate of authenticity, making it the perfect gift for Disney collectors. ©Disney This isn’t the first time a hard-to-find 50th Anniversary collectible has returned: the EARidescent Starbucks tumblers that we all went BONKERS over came back too (and they just came out with a new color!). They’re back! So if you want your hands on some hard-to-get 50th anniversary collectibles, head to Disney World soon! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! 8 of the Most OBSCURE Items People Bring 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 collectible doll? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A RARE 50th Anniversary Collectible Appears at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe that Disney World’s Magical Express service is gone. Mears Connect signs at Orlando Airport And for those who never got to use the service, this was Disney World’s FREE complimentary bus transportation to and from Orlando International Airport and Disney World hotels. But as of January 1st, 2022, a new paid service replaced Magical Express, but we have to admit, we think we’ve seen the buses that service uses before. Okay, so here’s a little background. Disney World’s Magical Express buses were actually RUN by Mears, so when Disney announced it would suspend Magical Express, Mears stepped up with its own paid bus service that would get Disney World guests to and from their hotels and the Orlando Airport. ©Mears Today, while we watched a Mears Connect bus pick up guests at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, we thought the bus looked AWFULLY familiar. What do YOU see? We’ve seen this bus before? For reference, here’s what the old Magical Express buses looked like: Magical Express Bus Do you see what we see? The Mears Connect bus looks just like the old Magical Express bus, but with a different exterior design. And, as we mentioned, Mears DID provide the Magical Express service for Disney World, so it’s likely this is the same bus. Mears Connect bus Previously, we spotted Mears buses with a completely different design, so it’s nice to see a familiar design. Mears Connect With that being said, if you plan on using the service soon, you’ll need to know what to look for. You’ll find NEW signage at the Orlando Airport that will lead you to the Mears Connect pick-up spot on Level 1 in Terminal B at the Orlando Airport. And yes, that’s where Magical Express used to be. You’ll check in there and hop on a bus that will take you to your resort. Mears Connect Desk at Orlando Airport On your return day, you’ll get confirmation from Mears Connect about the time your bus will pick you up at your Disney World resort. Then you’ll just need to look for signage at the hotel for Airport Transportation — your bus will pick you up there. Look for THIS sign at your hotel One of our readers recently used the new Mears Connect service and told us they had a positive experience with Mears, saying, “Mears had balloon arches and balloon palm trees and free sunglasses for each of us. They were so fun and kind and we are headed to the resort immediately with 4 of us on the bus!” They also mentioned that the video inside the bus now features several Orlando attractions instead of just Disney World. And don’t forget that a second bus option is coming with The Sunshine Flyer in February — so you’ll have several options — in addition to rideshare and car rentals — to get to your Disney World hotel. And we’ll let you know more details as we have them! 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 taking Mears Connect during your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The New Magical Express Replacement Buses at Disney World Look Very Familiar... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can sometimes experience unexpected closures and problems in the parks, but there are other changes that you can plan for. You can plan for some of the closures in Disney World! We keep an eye on the refurbishments schedule for Disney World, which means we know which rides are scheduled to be closed on certain days. Here’s a report of everything that’s going to be closed in the parks and hotels next week! Leading out our list for next week is Magic Kingdom, which has one long-lasting closure and a NEW closure for a popular ride. Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain Splash Mountain will close for refurbishments on January 10th, 2022. Splash Mountain It’ll remain closed for a month, reopening on February 10th. This is not the big refurbishment that Disney has announced, which will turn the ride into a Princess and the Frog-themed adventure. We expect that the closure for that re-haul will be much longer than one month. Splash Mountain Ride Vehicles Instead, Disney’s website states that this closure is just for routine maintenance on the attraction. Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed in Magic Kingdom. The attraction has been unavailable for a long time, and it does not have a reopening date yet. Fantasyland Station of the Walt Disney World Railroad The railroad is closed now because of construction in Tomorrowland since crews need to cross over the railroad tracks to work on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. TRON construction We expect the railroad to remain closed until TRON is completed, which could still be a while. Disney hasn’t commented on an opening date for this coaster yet, but we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we hear one. Click Here to Learn About a Recent Power Outage at Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest is still closed for its refurbishment, which will last for a few more months. Expedition Everest is closed We don’t have an official opening date for this coaster yet, but it’s supposed to open sometime in April 2022. Expedition Everest Recently, we stopped by to check out the construction walls around this area… Construction Walls Here …and we noticed that you can still go into the attraction’s gift shop! So if you need to grab some yeti-themed souvenirs, you can still do that even during the closure. Finding Nemo: The Musical Finding Nemo: The Musical is also still closed in Animal Kingdom. A reimagined version of this show will return sometime in 2022. Finding Nemo: The Musical The classic show will get a few major changes. It is now going to be based on the timeline from Finding Dory, although it will keep some fan-favorite songs from the original show. Click Here to Learn Everything You’re Doing WRONG at Disney’s Animal Kingdom EPCOT Souk-al-Magreb The Souk-al-Magreb gift shop in the Morocco pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase is still closed right now, and it will remain closed through all of January. Still closed! This gift shop is scheduled to reopen on February 6th, 2022. Click Here to See an Update on the Festival of the Arts Booths in EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid The Voyage of the Little Mermaid show is still closed in Hollywood Studios, and it doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid The nighttime show Fantasmic! is also still not open yet. This show is scheduled to return in 2022 with some changes. Fantasmic! is RETURNING! We’ll keep an eye out for those return dates and let you know as soon as we hear! Click Here to Learn About a Hollywood Studios Ride that Can’t Catch a Break Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort The only Disney World hotel that is still closed right now is Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. This hotel is reopening on March 31st, 2022. All-Star Sports If you’re hoping to stay at All-Star Sports, you can book your reservations now. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Some of the DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are closed right now for a few refurbishments. Grand Floridian Disney is adding new pull-out beds to these rooms so that more guests can fit into the rooms. Click Here to See the Most Ridiculous Things to Ever Happen at Disney World Hotels Disney World Hotel Pool Closures A couple of pools at Disney World hotels are closed as well. Flippin’ Fins Pool The Flippin’ Fins Pool (in the Little Mermaid section of the resort) at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be closed from early January through late February. Flippin’ Fins Pool In the meantime, guests can use the Big Blue Pool (in the Finding Nemo section of the resort) or the Cozy Cone Pool (in the Cars section of the resort), which will both remain open. Samawati Springs Pool At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Samawati Springs Pool (at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village) will be closed from January 2022 through April 2022. Samawati Springs Pool at Kidani Village Guests at the Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village can head over to the Jambo House area to use the Uzima Springs Pool. Click Here to See Our Video on the 10 BEST Hotel Pools at Disney World Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon is officially open now, and Blizzard Beach has closed for refurbishments. Blizzard Beach We don’t have a reopening date for Blizzard Beach yet, but you can visit Typhoon Lagoon for some water rides and new DOLE Whip snacks! Click Here to Learn About the New Customizable DOLE Whip in Typhoon Lagoon That’s it for the refurbishment update for Disney World this coming week! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from the Disney parks. Click Here to Read About Another Disney Park that is Closing Due to COVID-19 Concerns 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments. The post TWO of the Most Popular Rides Will Be Closed in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy 50th, Walt Disney World! It takes a lot to keep Disney World running! Since October 2021, Walt Disney World has been celebrating 50 years of magic in Florida! We’ve seen a ton of stuff pop up around the parks for the celebration, like special foods, nighttime shows, and of course, merchandise. (Disney isn’t gonna throw a celebration this big without giving us a massive selection of things to spend our money on.) We’ve seen expensive 50th items and 50th items that are nearly impossible to get, but the newest thing we found made us do puppy-dog eyes it was so cute! Picture this, we were walking through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, when we approached what seemed like an unassuming merch table. 50th Anniversary Cups Of course, as diligent Disney reporters, we had to go check it out. That’s when we saw that this was no ordinary 50th tumbler. We’ve seen a couple of different Starbucks tumblers for the 50th, but this one has one of the best lids we’ve ever seen on a Disney cup! Mickey and Minnie Lid on the NEW 50th Anniversary Tumbler Disney, is this all some kind of practical joke to you? This cup better come with complimentary tissues, because we’re pretty emotional about how adorable Mickey and Minnie look on the top of this tumbler. Here’s a shot of the whole cup! NEW 50th Anniversary Tumbler This cup put a big ol’ smile on our faces, and it’s a great addition to the legion of 50th Anniversary merch items! Grab it before it’s gone for $34.99. We’re always staying up to date on all of the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see this HIGHLY anticipated Festival of the Arts Item! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this 50th Anniversary Disney World Tumbler? Let us know in the comments! The post Did We Just Find the Most Adorable Disney World 50th Anniversary Item? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is coming up and we are SO excited. Festival of the Arts 2021 The upcoming festival runs from January 14th through February 21st and celebrates visual, culinary, and performing art. Our main priority might be all the delicious eats, but you don’t have to spend money on snacks to have a great time at the fest. There’s a lot of FREE stuff you can do at the Festival of the Arts too! Live Shows First up, Festival of the Arts offers some amazing live shows — all free once you’re in the park! Disney on Broadway The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is a festival-long series that offers performances from Broadway performers singing popular and iconic Disney songs. You can find the show at the America Gardens Theater! Disney on Broadway at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts 2020 While these shows are completely FREE for festival guests, you can also purchase a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package to pair lunch or dinner with guaranteed priority seating. Click here to learn more about Disney on Broadway! Visual Art in Performance Visual Art in Performance is a unique set of shows that lets guests watch a high-energy artist paint Disney characters live — in just a few minutes. These are super impressive displays to watch and they don’t take too much time out of your festival day. Painting Mickey! Art Defying Gravity Finally, you can also spot Art Defying Gravity for free with your park admission. The show features accomplished acrobats creating art in the air with their bodies. It’s super cool to watch! Stay tuned to see where this group will be performing. Art Defying Gravity 2021 Animation Academy Disney has confirmed the return of Animation Academy to this year’s festival and this is a GREAT free offering. Animation Academy Like The Animation Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station, an actual Disney artist will teach you how to draw a Disney character! Pencil and paper will be provided and you get to keep your drawing as a souvenir! To see last year’s Animation Academy, click here! Photo Ops Festival of the Arts also features a lot of very fun and creative photo ops! Step into a storybook or a famous painting and take your own photo or have a photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer. We can’t wait to try all the photo ops! Keep in mind that you’ll need to have Memory Maker to receive your downloads from Photopass, but taking your own photo at these spots is free! Click here to see some the photo ops from last year! Visual Arts You can spot a lot of visual art for free too! Walking Chalk Gallery Our team absolutely LOVES the Walking Chalk Gallery at Festival of the Arts! Artists create GORGEOUS art pieces in chalk on the sidewalk and they change throughout the fest. So, don’t forget to look down to check out this awesome piece of the festivities! Hard at work! Bonus! For free this year, families can create chalk art together at the Kids’ Chalk Art area. Chalk Full of Character You can also keep your eyes peeled for art featuring beloved Disney characters around the pavilions. This is a super fun free perk. Robin Hood characters in the United Kingdom pavilion Festival Markets You’ll also find Festival Markets where you can purchase art from local artists, but these spots also act as galleries! Without pulling out your wallet, you can take a look at HUNDREDS of art pieces! Festival of the Arts Marketplace — Art on Display Drawing on Inspiration: Celebrating 50 Years of Magic And, there’s a NEW gallery this year — also completely FREE! Drawing on Inspiration: Celebrating 50 Years of Magic will be an exhibit located near Creations Shop that shows “dazzling depictions of Walt Disney World attractions illustrated by Disney Imagineers from around the world.” This new showcase will be presented in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Drawing on Inspiration 2021 Interactive Mural One of the most fun free pieces of the festival is the Interactive Mural. For the duration of the fest, guests are invited to paint a small piece of a GIANT paint-by-number mural. It’s all coming together! In the end, it looks like an awesome work of art, painted by YOU! To see more of last year’s mural, click here! KidCOT Fun Stops KidCOT Fun Stops are a free offering year-round at EPCOT where kids can learn about the pavilions through fun activities. Typically, these stops also offer a fun Festival of the Arts activity! Kidcot Fun Stops Activity As you can see there is a LOT of fun stuff included in your park admission during Festival of the Arts. You can have a lot of fun whether you’re feeling spendy or not! Stay tuned to DFB for more Festival of the Arts tips and for ALLLLL the festival coverage when it kicks off! Want to learn more about Festival of the Arts? Click here! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you headed to Festival of the Arts? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything That's FREE at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s something special about visiting the Disney parks at night. Maybe it’s the pretty lights, or maybe it’s the spectacular entertainment you can only see after the sun goes down. If you love Disney nightlife as much as we do, you may want to check out a Disneyland After Dark event! These after-hour events are similar to the ones in Disney World, providing guests with special themes, activities, entertainment, and lower attraction wait times! Disneyland Park Due to the pandemic, some people never got the chance to experience Disneyland After Dark! If you purchased tickets to a 2020 Disneyland After Dark event that was canceled, you might want to listen up. January 8th, 2022 is the last day to exchange 2020 Disneyland After Dark tickets. Disney explained that 2020 event tickets will not be valid for entry into any 2022 Disneyland After Dark events, so guests will need to exchange their old tickets. it’s a small world holiday! If you need to exchange your tickets, you can call the Guest Information Ticket Sales number at (714) 300-7807. Be sure to call before 7PM PT on January 8th, 2022. ©Disney There are three Disneyland After Dark events returning to California in 2022, including Sweethearts’ Nite, Villains Nite, and Star Wars Nite. ©Disney Guests with a previously purchased ticket to the 2020 Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite or Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events can exchange their 2020 event ticket(s) for an upcoming date in 2022. Keep in mind that there will be an additional fee equal to the difference in price for event tickets on select nights. The King of the Underworld Disney has stated that a limited number of tickets will be available for each event, so make sure to check out all your options ahead of time! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for more information and news on Disneyland events. NEWS: 6 Entertainment Offerings Are Returning to Disneyland Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever attended Disneyland After Dark? Let us know in the comments! The post REMINDER: It's the LAST Day to Exchange Select Disneyland After Hours Tickets! 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. If you’re a frequent Disney World park visitor, you might have a standard packing list you tend to stick to. But…do you ever bring any unusual items? Are you planning a Disney World trip? We’ve talked about Disney World packing lists and useful items you might want to bring. But what about the items none of us have thought of? We asked our readers (that’s YOU!) to tell us about the most obscure items you’ve ever brought to Disney World. Here’s what you said! We reached out to our readers on our Twitter (go ahead and give us a follow if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and asked, “What’s the most obscure item on your Disney packing list?” We got a lot of answers ranging from super useful to shockingly clever, so let’s get into it! Toilet Paper One reader shared, “My husband insists on bringing his own toilet paper because his butt is just that sensitive.” We have to admire the priorities. Toilet Paper in Pop Century Depending on where you stay, you might find single-ply toilet paper in your Disney World hotel room, so be warned that bringing your own toilet paper from home might need to be added to your packing list! Learn more about everything that’s included when you stay at a Disney World hotel! Bottle of Wine While you can order a glass of wine in many areas of Disney World, sometimes even just a glass can be fairly pricey. One reader said that they bring “a bottle of wine for end of the day wind down. Wine on property is way more expensive.” Wine bottles If you’re looking for a cheaper wine option or maybe just a bottle to keep chilled in your room and ready after a long day in Disney World, you can bring your own bottle! But — don’t forget to also bring a wine bottle opener! 2.0 best of the fest of the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Silk Scarves and Binder Clips If you visit Disney World with young kiddos, you know that strollers can often be a must-have. One reader responded to our question with, “Silk scarves and binder clips. We use them to provide front shade for the kids when they are in the strollers. Clip the scarves to the umbrella part of the stroller and BAM! Full sun protection especially for those little thighs.” Stroller Parking On a bright and sunny Florida day, it can be easy to get a sunburn, and this genius solution sounds like a great option for young kiddos! Keep them cool AND safe from the sun. The ultimate packing list for newborns in Disney World. Champagne Stopper Maybe instead of a bottle of wine, you want to bring a bottle (or two, we won’t judge) of champagne to pop after a long Disney World day. One reader said that they bring “a champagne stopper—although we almost never use it.” The important thing is that you MIGHT need it. Champagne Also, if you’re bringing a bottle of wine and planning to make it last, it might not be a bad idea to bring a wine bottle stopper too! THE places to find wine and champagne in EPCOT! Body Glide Ah yes, one of the biggest Disney World problems: Chafing. If you get it, you get it. One reader said to bring “Body Glide ((runners get it)).” ©Amazon You can get anti-chafing balm like Body Glide from Amazon for $9.99, and it’s easy to throw in your Disney Parks bag. Trust us, this is one obscure item you’ll use. Order Body Glide from Amazon here! Trash Bags Another reader told us, “My husband ALWAYS brings trash bags. We’ve never used them and never explains why, he still packs them. One day I’m sure we’ll be glad he did.” Honestly, you never know when you’ll need a trash bag. Toy Story Land Trash Cans Since Disney World reopened in July 2020, housekeeping in Disney World hotels has been changed to an every-other day light cleaning service, and you can also decline it entirely. Trash bags might come in handy! Read more about what housekeeping looks like in Disney World hotels. Scissors and Duct Tape Okay, it’s not what you think. One reader recommended bringing, “Scissors and Duct Tape. It will solve most your Disney travel related issues. Like closing your suitcase after a visit to Magic Kingdom’s Emporium. Just duct tape it closed.” No overpacking worries with these items! Luggage! You might need scissors to cut the packaging off of new souvenirs so they fit better in your suitcase, and if you went a little overboard on the souvenirs that duct tape would be useful to keep your suitcase shut! Just make sure you pack these items in your checked luggage. The ultimate packing list of tried and true gear for Disney World — as tested by pros! Christmas Lights Did you know you can decorate your Disney World hotel room and your Fort Wilderness campsite area? Reader Brook brings “Christmas lights to decorate the porch at the cabins or the window at the resort.” So fun! Holiday Decorations in Fort Wilderness You can decorate your Disney World hotel room window for holidays or birthdays, and people staying in the Fort Wilderness campsites often go all out. Don’t forget to bring your decorations if you want to take part! You’ll never guess where we found the most EPIC Halloween decorations in Disney World! If you want to share your responses in the future make sure you give us a follow on Twitter! Stay tuned for more DFB reader responses and Disney World news and updates! If you could get rid of ONE thing in Disney World, what would it be? 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the most obscure item you’ve ever brought to Disney World?? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 of the Most OBSCURE Items People Bring to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some groovy news for those of you planning to stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort! From interesting new patents to INCREDIBLE human-like robots, Disney is constantly trying to incorporate new technology into the parks and resorts. While some of this new tech is still a work-in-progress, other new features are already changing the way guests visit Disney World! Let’s rock ‘n’ roll! Recently, Disney installed something new near the entrance to Disney’s All-Star Music Resort that could SERIOUSLY help people out! Let’s boogie over to All-Star Music and see what’s new! Ever had groceries or a package delivered to your Disney resort? Well, things just got a lot easier for guests trying to retrieve their items thanks to these brand NEW smart lockers at All-Star Music! This is such a smart idea! There are 45 new lockers that range in size from small to large. To access a locker, guests can use the touch-screen and either enter a 5-digit pin or scan a QR code. Don’t forget you can always ask a Cast Member if you need assistance! Have you ever had a package delivered to your resort? These colorful new lockers were made to store packages or grocery deliveries. Now, instead of waiting for a Cast Member to help you out, you can pick up your items whenever you want! You can use this touch-screen to access a locker We’ll be sure to keep our eyes out for more smart lockers around the other Disney resorts, so be sure to stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and updates! Crazy Cool Things You Can Get Delivered to Your Disney World Hotel 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 groceries or packages delivered to your Disney hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World Just Made it EASIER to Have Groceries & Packages Delivered to This Hotel! 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. Since the start of the global health crisis in 2020, Disney World has seen its share of changes to its health and safety guidelines. This has resulted in attraction closures, limited capacity at the parks, and mask policies that change as Disney continues to adapt to new guidelines. EPCOT Now as the more infectious Omicron variant has started to account for the majority of cases in the U.S., which recently hit 1 million daily reported cases, the state of Florida has continued to break its own daily records for COVID-19 cases. According to The Orlando Sentinel, Florida has once more broken its record for daily COVID-19 cases. On Friday, 76,887 new COVID infections were recorded by health officials, the highest daily number the state has seen since the beginning of the pandemic. The previous record was set on December 30th at 75,732 cases. Disney World’s current mask policy The Florida Department of Health reported a total of 397,114 COVID cases for the week among Florida residents — the cumulative total is now 4,562,954. The weekly total has increased by almost 100,000 from the previous week’s total at 298,455. According to the math, one out of all three new COVID-19 tests is positive. Indoor mask signage at EPCOT Positivity rates in Orange County, the county in which Disney World resides, also continue to climb and are now at 40.4% according to the CDC, which is the highest for the state. Recently, Orange County was listed as a COVID-19 “hotspot,“ indicating that the county has “reached a threshold of disease activity considered as being of high burden.” Mask options at Disney World Florida also recently changed its testing guidelines to emphasize prioritizing testing for individuals who are symptomatic, especially those who are both symptomatic and at high risk. This was done to make good use of the limited number of tests that are currently available. Mask Signage As this situation continues, we will continue to monitor the news to keep you informed and updated on the latest changes that could impact your visit to Disney World. Click here to learn more about the Omicron variant and Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Breaks State's Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year, DFB friends! Spaceship Earth 2021 was a busy year in the Disney Parks, but we are so excited to see what’s in store for 2022! Disney has kicked off the new year with some news and we’re here to fill you in! Check out our video below to catch up on the latest Disney news! 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 videos! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Watch the video and let us know when you like to visit Disney World! The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Closed Rides, Mask Updates & 50th Snacks Disappearing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few months, many things have reopened throughout Disney World. But select things remain closed or you might unexpectedly find that popular merchandise items are out of stock or otherwise unavailable. Cheshire Cafe Closed We’ve seen supply chain issues impact everything from cream cheese to lightsabers. Now we’re seeing some more locations closed or unavailable. Today we’re sharing an explanation for why this might be happening and what you should expect during your upcoming Disney trips. What We’re Seeing Alright, so just what is going on in Disney World that you might want to be prepared for? Well, over the past few days we’ve seen various places unexpectedly closed or opening surprisingly late in Disney World. Truthfully, this is something we started seeing back in June of 2021. At that time, we noticed that the Jardin de Fiestas booth at the 2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was closed off and on. At the time, we were told that the temporary closures were due to staffing issues. Jardin de Fiestas booth 2021 During that same period of time we also noticed that L’Artisan de Glaces in EPCOT’s France pavilion had been closed for several days, though Cast Members did not know why. Note: recently this spot has been open. Closed L’Artisan des Glaces More recently, we’ve seen a number of spots unexpectedly closed in the parks and beyond. In early January of 2022, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed that an ice cream cart near the Animation Courtyard area was still closed at the time we visited. We were there around 11AM ET. We spoke with a Cast Member in the park who confirmed that the cart would have normally been open by that time. Though they weren’t sure why the cart was still closed, they guessed that it might be due to staffing issues. Ice Cream Cart Closed Also in Hollywood Studios, we’ve noticed that the Joffrey’s Coffee location near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror had a late start 2 days in a row. On January 6th, we were there around 9:10AM and they were still getting ready to open. Not Open Yet! At Disney Springs we also noticed that the Jo Malone London store had a sign on its door indicating that they were temporarily closed. We spoke to some Cast Members/employees at Disney Springs who indicated that, because of COVID-19, there have been some issues with staffing. The Cast Members shared that these issues have caused the normal hours of operation to change at certain stores. During our time at Disney Springs, we saw that Jo Malone was able to open back up, but we noticed that spots like Sperry and Mac were still closed (at least during the time of our visit). Closed! In Magic Kingdom, we recently stopped by Cheshire Cafe and noticed that this spot was also closed. This spot can open/close seasonally at times so perhaps its closure is no giant surprise, but it had been open more recently so the closure was quite sudden. It is supposed to get a new 50th Anniversary slush soon, so we expect it will reopen at that time but we’ll look for updates. No One Here! We’ve also noticed smaller changes taking place in the parks. For example, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom we typically see Mickey, Pluto, AND Minnie in one of the flotillas. The photo below was from early January 2022. Mickey, Pluto, AND Minnie! But, just a few days later, on January 4th, 2022, we noticed that the flotilla only featured Mickey and Pluto…no Minnie. She’s Missing! Tying together all of the recent closures we’ve seen, delayed store/location openings, and little missing items around the parks, we think these are things you should be prepared to encounter during your next trip. Of course, changes like this can happen for a variety of reasons, but one possible cause that could be behind some of these things is staffing shortages (as some Cast Members mentioned to us in certain cases we discussed above). Animal Kingdom Again, Cast Members specifically mentioned staff shortages in response to some of the things we have asked about. In other cases, that wasn’t specifically noted, but it’s possible that staffing shortages could be a cause for those closures/delayed openings/missing items as well. And it’s possible we’ll continue to see the impacts of staffing shortages throughout Disney World. As an additional note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, various Cast Members were furloughed or laid off. Months after Disney furloughed or laid off thousands of its Cast Members, it needs thousands of Cast Members back again to keep things running. Back in August, we shared how Disney had been posting A LOT of positions for which they are/were hiring, including some with BIG sign-on bonuses. Cast Member So COVID-19 could be causing staffing shortages due to present COVID-19 cases as well as impacts from the past furloughs and layoffs. Will one big thing end up being Disney’s biggest regret? See our thoughts here! Disney’s Not Alone If staffing shortages are impacting at least some of Disney’s operations (as some Cast Members have indicated in relation to select locations), Disney certainly wouldn’t be alone. Right now businesses in the U.S. and around the world are having to deal with staffing shortages. Recently, England changed some of its COVID-19 testing requirements. According to The Orange County Register, these changes are “designed to cut isolation times” and ease staffing shortages. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign Some organizations in the U.K. have declared “critical incidents” due to staff shortages. Certain hospitals have indicated that they’d pause select non-urgent surgeries due to the impact of COVID-19 and staffing shortages. In other parts of the U.K., there have been cuts to train services, and staffing shortages have caused garbage to pile up on some streets. Click here to read the update about the changes to the U.K.’s COVID-19 testing. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed isolation and quarantine requirements related to COVID-19. According to NBC News, Dr. Anthony Fauci has indicated that these new guidelines take “into account both public health data and worker shortages.” Dr. Fauci has indicated, “You have so many people simultaneously testing positive you want to make sure that, particularly among essential workers, that you get people out there much sooner.” ©CDC According to the Boston Globe, “CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the new guidance is meant to help prevent another economic shutdown and keep businesses open.” Dr. Walensky was quoted telling the Associated Press, “We want to make sure there is a mechanism by which we can safely continue to keep society functioning while following the science.” Disney’s health and safety policies The news surrounding staffing shortages is something you almost can’t avoid. From CBS News sharing information about New Jersey hospitals facing staff shortages, to NBC Connecticut noting that staffing shortages have impacted schools, the effects seem to be widespread. Many sources have been sharing information about staffing shortages specifically with relation to nurses and those working in hospitals, but other areas are not exempt from the impacts. Places like schools, stores, and even animal shelters are all being affected. Masks Sign Disney World Department stores have also been facing staffing issues. As CNBC reports, Macy’s is shortening operating hours at its stores for the remainder of the month of January 2022 due to COVID-19 case numbers and staffing shortages. Omicron and COVID-19 have been greatly impacting staffing, as well as other things. Recently we’ve seen the U.S. and the entire globe hit record daily COVID-19 case numbers. Omicron has been detected in the wastewater in a Disney World county, Florida has hit record COVID-19 numbers, and Omicron is expected to impact international tourism to Florida. COVID-19 Vaccine Sign We’ve been looking for all of the latest COVID-19 updates to help you plan for your trips. You can click here to see more about travel restrictions related to Omicron and click here to see more about Omicron and Walt Disney World. On top of this, businesses are facing “The Great Resignation.” According to Bloomberg, more than 24 million U.S. workers quit their jobs between April and September of 2021, “and many are staying out of the labor force.” Cast Members Couple COVID-19, the Omicron variant, and the staffing shortages with “The Great Resignation,” and these closures, delayed openings, and adjusted store hours might seem much less unexpected. Click here to see Florida’s updated COVID-19 testing guidelines. What to Expect During Your Next Trip So what should you expect during your next Disney World trip? Well the situation with COVID-19 changes constantly, so the impact of the Omicron variant and more could be very different in a few weeks’ or months’ time. Things with these kiosks, stores, etc. in the parks could change tomorrow, next week, or some time in the future. But if you are traveling to Disney World soon, you’ll want to be prepared to potentially encounter a few closures, delayed openings, or adjusted hours when it comes to the stores, kiosks, and other locations in Disney World. You may find that a kiosk opens a little later than you’re used to or encounter other closures. EPCOT This might not impact your trip at all, or it might only be a minor inconvenience. In the case where a store remains closed for the entire day or for a lengthy portion of the day, however, it could impact your plans. Be prepared to face these potential issues and focus, as much as possible, on remaining flexible so you can continue to enjoy the remainder of your trip. If a store or kiosk is closed, be sure to ask a Cast Member where else you might be able to find the same/similar items to the ones you were looking for at that store. Disney World As we mentioned briefly above, staffing shortages aren’t the only things you’ll want to prepare for. We’ve also seen supply chain issues impact merchandise and more throughout Disney World. The cream cheese shortage has caused one Disney World spot to stop selling a signature item. We’ve also seen merchandise shortages lead to the closure of a shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with no reopening date set yet. Beverly Sunset Boutique is Temporarily CLOSED We’ve also seen legacy lightsabers at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities sell out or be incredibly low in terms of stock, and the lightsaber building area at Tatooine Traders has also been impacted. Closed At the Mitsukoshi store in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT, we’ve seen that one area in the back of the store (where the Kimonos usually are) has been blocked off. Blocked off It appears the kimonos and shoes are all out of stock. It seems, however, that the area is possibly having some work done or being rearranged, as things looked a bit better there during a return visit. This may be related to supply chain issues or just a planned redesign, but it’s still important to keep in mind for upcoming trips. Updated Look at the Store Staffing shortages and supply chain issues could impact your Disney World trip. The good thing with Disney World is that you can usually find the same or similar items at other nearby locations. But if you ever encounter an issue with a closure or delayed opening, be sure to ask a Cast Member for help. We’ll continue to look for more Disney news and share that all with you. Click here to see more about Omicron and 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 noticed any changes around Disney World potentially due to staffing shortages or supply chain issues? Tell us in the comments. The post Why Some Spots May Be Closed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may remember that back in 2020, Bob Chapek took over as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, replacing the recently retired Bob Iger. During his time as the CEO, Bob Iger played a major role in the introduction of Disney’s streaming service Disney+. Since his retirement, a new Executive Chairman at the Walt Disney Company named Susan Arnold has been named as his successor. The Walt Disney Company has played a significant role in Hollywood Although Iger is no longer in the public eye, he continues to use his platform to speak about current events and important issues. On January 7th, he tweeted a special message about a former Disney board member. Actor and activist Sidney Poitier passed away on January 6th, 2022. His passing sparked a conversation about race, responsibility, and dignity, according to the New York Times. Bob Iger tweeted a touching comment on Poitier’s death, writing, “Former @disney board member Sidney Poitier was the most dignified man I’ve ever met. Towering…gentle…passionate…bold…kind…altogether special.” Iger’s remarks contribute to the growing outpouring of love and support for the award-winning actor. Poitier was a trailblazer; he was the first Black performer to win a best-actor award, and his work as an actor highlighted the peaceful integrationist goals of the civil rights movement. Bob Iger ©New York Post Iger also mentions that Poitier was a former Disney board member, serving on Disney’s board of directors from 1995 to 2003. His legacy will live on through his contributions to society and his films, like To Sir With Love and In the Heat of the Night. Disney Legend Betty White Has Passed Away at Age 99 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Bob Iger Comments on the Passing of Former Disney Board Member and Actor Sidney Poitier first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is home to many incredible restaurants, and you probably haven’t tried all of them. Disney Springs Wine Bar George is one of the most popular restaurants in Disney Springs, frequented by both locals AND tourists. In fact, it’s gotten so popular that it can be downright hard to get a reservation at times! Jaleo, a lesser-known Disney Springs restaurant focused on Spanish tapas, actually checks a lot of the same boxes though! While both restaurants sound quite different, they have a number of things in common, and if you’re a Wine Bar George fan in the mood to be a little more adventurous, here’s why you might also enjoy Jaleo. Let’s begin by breaking down each restaurant before going over all of their similar qualities that may convince you to try something different next time you visit Disney Springs! Breaking Down the Restaurants Wine Bar George Wine Bar George is a super popular spot with a modern vibe and accessible food, located in the Landing area of Disney Springs. It is the only Master Sommelier-owned wine bar in the state of Florida. Wine Bar George Wine Bar George’s menu features small plates and charcuterie boards along with an extensive drink menu, all in a cozy restaurant space meant to feel like a winemaker’s retreat. On Saturdays and Sundays, Wine Bar George also serves brunch! Click here for our review of Wine Bar George! Jaleo Alternatively, Jaleo is an upscale Signature restaurant that serves authentic Spanish cuisine and delivers more of an international experience. They’re known especially for their paella dishes made in their massive Paella Pit. The Jaleo in Disney Springs is the fifth and largest Jaleo location in the United States, and it’s located on the West Side of Disney Springs. Jaleo Jaleo features an open kitchen and dining area, so guests can even watch the chefs creating a different paella every night in the Paella Pit! As an added bit of fun, everyone in the restaurant exclaims, “Paella!” whenever the chefs finish a paella order. Jaleo currently serves lunch and dinner. Aside from the fact that both restaurants are located in Disney Springs, they have a striking amount of similarities, so let’s get into them! Here’s our review of Jaleo! Chefs Both Jaleo and Wine Bar George are led by prominent figures. Jaleo Jaleo is led by Chef José Andrés who was one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2012 and 2018. He was also named Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation. Chef Jose Andres at Jaleo in Disney Springs In 2019 he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for disaster relief work through the non-profit he founded in 2010, World Central Kitchen. Wine Bar George Wine Bar George is named after Master Sommelier George Miliotes, who was a member of the opening team of Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s restaurant, California Grill. Wine Bar George’s menu of small plates and shareable entrees was created in partnership with Executive Chef Ron Rupert, who previously worked as a Speciality Chef in Disney World. @winebargeorge on Instagram Also, the servers and chefs in both restaurants have proven to be extremely knowledgeable, in our experiences. A New Wine Experience Is Coming to Wine Bar George in Disney World! Menus You can expect high-quality food from both Jaleo and Wine Bar George. Jaleo Jaleo’s food might be considered a little more adventurous if you’re not used to Spanish cuisine, but it’s a good opportunity to try something new. Jaleo’s menu features tapas and small dishes that are meant to be shared, and the food comes out slowly, a little at a time, so guests have the chance to try and savor everything. If you’ve never had tapas before, think of it like ordering lots of small shared appetizer plates instead of an entree. Jaleo’s menu starts out with Chef’s Tasting Menu, Buen Provecho! and Cured Meats… © Disney …Cheeses and Veggies (and you know how much we loooooove our cheese)… © Disney …Soups & Salads, From the Fryer, and Sandwiches… © Disney …José’s Way and Seafood… © Disney …Meats, Large Plates, and Desserts. © Disney Jaleo serves different paellas every night, so may want to call before you go to ensure they’re serving a paella you want to try when you have a reservation. We visited on squid-ink paella day once, which may or may not be your thing! Paella Jaleo has a large menu and some of the food may sound fancy and exotic, but the preparation and presentation of these dishes make them surprisingly approachable to almost anyone. And if you’re unsure, ask the waitstaff, they’re amazing at helping you select an option that will match your palette. Wine Bar George Similarly, Wine Bar George also serves small plates, intended to be sampled and shared with others. Their menu is a bit smaller and hosts some more familiar options. It starts out with Small Plates, Boards, and some Entrées… © Disney …Family Style Plates and Sweets. © Disney We order cheese whenever we can, and Wine Bar George always brings their A-game with their Saganaki on Fire. You’re supposed to eat this warm melty cheese (AFTER it’s flamed tableside!) with the toasted crostini it’s served with, but honestly, we could just eat it by the spoonful! As Alicia Keys would say, This cheese is on FIRE! Both restaurants do not expect diners to quickly eat and run, and they provide welcoming environments for slowly enjoying a meal, rather than rushing people through. Read more about what we tried at Jaleo here! Wine Both menus have a LOT of signature cocktails and of course, lots of wine. Jaleo Jaleo serves their signature Sangrias and an extensive wine menu coded by wine and body. Wine Menu There’s no shortage of drink options at either restaurant, and Jaleo’s menu even guides guests to the right wine based on their taste and food! We’ve also tried other signature sangrias and cocktails at Jaleo, like the Ultimate Gin and Tonic, which is a very popular drink in Spain. Sangria Wine Bar George Wine Bar George features more than 130 choices of wine by the ounce, bottle, and glass, and their wine list changes frequently as George Miliotes is always finding new treasures to add and rotate onto his wine list. Wine Bar George This is another situation with the options and descriptions that may seem overwhelming, but again, ask your server! Many of the waitstaff here are trained professional wine connoisseurs and they can help you find an option that you’ll enjoy. And feel free to have some fun with your drink choice and get a wine slush or creative cocktail. Learn more about drinks we tried at Jaleo here! Experience Jaleo Community is important in these spaces. Jaleo’s style is based on Spanish cultural tradition, which values the experience of sharing food and conversation with others without rushing diners to finish their meals and it’s quite evident through their menu and open kitchen spaces. Shareable Plates at Jaleo All of this food was meant to be shared with your closest friends, family, or even a practical stranger that you brought here on your first date. The space is warm and inviting. Everything in here feels modern yet cozy. You want to linger for a while at Jaleo! Wine Bar George Opening dining areas, low lighting, and balconies that offer amazing views. These scenes are meant to be enjoyed and the food and wine are meant to be savored. Sharable board from Wine Bar George Both restaurants offer more than just a meal and more like an experience, in which you can leisurely enjoy companionship and community while you dine. Review: A NEW $30 Drink Has Arrived at Wine Bar George in Disney World Both of these dining options offer extensive wine lists, high-quality meals and sharable small plates, and a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere. Wine Bar George might get some more attention since its menu offers some familiar favorites (like fried mac and cheese bites and hearty meatballs!) and its proximity to other popular Disney Spring spots like Gideon’s Bakehouse. Jaleo’s provides a bit more adventure with its imported meats and cheese and sometimes exotic paellas. It can be a bit more understated over on Disney Springs West Side near Splitsville and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Basically, the choice is yours, but both offer comparable quality small plates, copious varieties of drinks and wine, and lovely atmosphere to boot. Click here for all your recent need-to-know Disney news! Both restaurants give you the opportunity to indulge in one-of-a-kind wines, amazing food, and a cozy, leisure dining experience with someone special. If you can’t secure a reservation at Wine Bar George, don’t lose heart. Book a visit at Jaleo, try something new, and you might find a new favorite! Keep reading DFB for ALL your Disney World food news, recommendations, and reviews! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try dining at Jaleo? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Like Wine Bar George, You Might Also Like Jaleo in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve already shared with you all of the NEW things that are coming to Disney World in 2022, but what about your resort stay? How will that be different? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Well, a lot has changed about the Disney hotel experience since they reopened in the summer of 2020. And, while a lot is back to “normal” there are still some things that have been discontinued permanently, temporarily suspended, and newly introduced that you should know about! MagicBands Aren’t Free Anymore One of the first changes that you’ll notice if you haven’t stayed at a Disney World hotel in the past year and a half or so is that MagicBands are no longer complimentary. Disney discontinued this service in January 2021 and now resort guests must purchase their own MagicBand if they would like to use one. But, there is still some benefit to staying at a Disney hotel because guests can select a discounted MagicBand (saving roughly $15 on each) up to 10 days prior to their trip. MagicBands If you’d prefer not to pay for a MagicBand, you can still receive a complimentary Key To The World card or you can use the new MagicMobile feature in the My Disney Experience app that essentially turns your phone into your MagicBand. And, don’t forget that you can also reuse MagicBands from previous visits too — all you have to do is ensure that it’s linked to your My Disney Experience account and bring it with you! Learn More About Disney’s MagicMobile Service HERE! Disney’s Magical Express Is Gone Another perk that many guests have been used to receiving as part of their Disney World Resort stay is a complimentary ride on Disney’s Magical Express to get between the Orlando International Airport and their hotel. But, this is no longer offered as of January 1st, 2022. Instead, guests will need to find their own form of transportation to get between the two (and it likely won’t be free). Disney’s Magical Express Mears Transportation (the company that Disney has partnered with for the Magical Express services) has its own shuttle service which offers a very similar experience but will come at an additional cost. Mears bus You can also look into The Sunshine Flyer service that was recently announced. We compared the two options so you can see if either of these services will suit your family’s needs. And, other options include rideshare services like Uber or Lyft or renting a car. ©The Sunshine Flyer The Brightline high-speed train is also currently in the planning process for creating a route that will run from the Orlando airport directly to Disney Springs, but, again, this will likely be an extra cost and won’t be in operation for a long while. ©Brightline And, if you’re wondering about those free luggage tags that Disney used to send to hotel guests before they flew off on their vacation, those are still offered, they just aren’t mailed to you prior to your vacation. Instead, you can pick one up at the front desk any time during your stay. Click HERE For The BEST Ways to Get to Disney World When the Magical Express Is Gone Amazon Alexa Will Be In Your Room While some of the former complimentary guest perks (like MagicBands and Disney’s Magical Express) will no longer be available in 2022, there is something brand new coming that will help you navigate your stay! Disney announced that a new “Hey Disney!” device (which is basically Disney’s version of “Hey Alexa”) will be installed in all of Disney World’s resort hotel rooms sometime in 2022. Hey Disney! This will be an optional (but complimentary) “custom voice assistant” that uses “Alexa technology for supported Amazon Echo devices.” So, you’ll be able to talk to it and get answers to your Disney questions (like when the next bus will come or when the parks are open) or connect with special new character experiences while you’re in your room. Plus, you’ll even be able to request things like extra blankets or pillows through the device and a Cast Member will then bring them up to your room. Learn More About “Hey Disney!” HERE! Health and Safety Changes When Disney World reopened to guests after temporarily closing at the beginning of COVID-19, there were quite a few health and safety changes, and some of them are still around today. Disney’s Beach Club lobby Online Check-In has been available in the My Disney Experience app since 2017, but now this is the preferred method for checking in. This makes it so that you can completely bypass the front desk, as you’ll receive a text message when your room is ready and go directly there once you arrive. But, you can still check-in at the front desk if you’d prefer. All-Star Movies Lobby One of the most notable changes that you’ll likely notice during your stay is that housekeeping now comes every other day and only does a light cleaning of the room. And, if you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member using your membership to stay, you’ll receive cleanings even less, on the 4th and 8th days (that remains the same policy as prior to the closures). The light cleaning for rooms includes removal of trash and used towels, replenishment of towels and amenities throughout the room and bathroom, wiping and cleaning of the vanity and counter surfaces, and vacuuming if needed. You can also decline this service at check-in if you’d prefer housekeeping not to enter your room at all. Enhanced Cleaning Details In-room celebrations are also not being offered and room service is limited to very select hotels. Plus, while Club-Level is coming back to many Disney Resort hotels, there are still many that remain closed and have reopening dates well into 2022. Club Level room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort And, as for amenities and experiences, Disney is currently not offering the following at resorts: Fun runs Wonderland Tea Party at 1900 Park Fare Hula lessons Mermaid school Special classes and programs—including culinary, cultural, and animal programs Spas Salons Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Check Out 30 Things You May Not Know Your Disney World Hotel Can Do For You HERE! Some Resorts Look VERY Different Over the past year, Disney has been refurbishing quite a few different hotels, so depending on where you’re choosing to stay, you might find that the rooms (and even the entire resort) look VERY different from what you might remember. For example, the standard guest rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort were overhauled with a new Moana-theme… The new Moana-themed rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort …plus, the entire entryway got an update! Polynesian Village Resort new entrance And, over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, guest rooms are now themed after Pixar’s Incredibles… Contemporary Guest Room …and the lobby looks completely different with updated “contemporary” furnishings and a brand new restaurant (that replaced The Wave…of American Flavors) called Steakhouse 71. Contemporary Lobby More changes are coming to another Magic Kingdom monorail resort too! Soon Disney will be expanding the Disney Vacation Club offerings at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa by converting one of the guest buildings into villas for DVC guests. Construction is set to begin in Spring 2022, so even this resort will be a little different depending on when you’re visiting. Which Disney World Hotels Have The BEST Views? Here’s Your Top Picks! Resort Hopping is Still a No-No When the hotels first reopened, Disney announced “resort hopping,” AKA when you visit other hotels you’re not staying at, was no longer allowed if a guest didn’t have a reservation to dine at one of the restaurants at the hotel they wished to visit. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort At the time of writing, this one is still true. Mileage varies on this one — we’ve seen some security guards incredibly strict with the rules while others are more willing to let guests in (particularly those that placed a Mobile Order at the resort’s quick-service location). But, in general, don’t count on strolling into your favorite hotel (that you’re not staying at!) without a reservation to eat there. Some Resorts are Still Closed At the time of this writing, almost all of the Disney World Resort hotels have reopened to guests. But, there is still one that remains closed — Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. This hotel was scheduled to reopen in December 2021, but is now opening in March 2022 with plans to use the time to “refresh the Sports themed area.” If this resort is one of your favorites, you can book your reservation now. All-Star Sports As for the other hotels, Disney hasn’t shared any information about what capacity levels they are currently operating under, so there is a good chance that even the hotels that are open are not back to “normal” just yet. Click HERE to See Everything That STILL Hasn’t Opened in Disney World New and Returning Disney Resort Hotel Guest Benefits We’ve already covered a lot of the guest benefits that have changed or gone away, but what about all the new and returning ones? Well, there are a few of those too! Resort Guest? Right this way! If you’ve stayed at a Disney World hotel before, you might remember Extra Magic Hours. This provided guests staying at Disney hotels with extra time at select parks (either in the morning or in the night) on select dates. And, while Extra Magic Hours were suspended when the parks reopened in 2020, there are now TWO new guest perks. The first is Early Theme Park Entry, which allows guests staying at any Disney World hotel (and select off-site hotels) to enter any park 30 minutes prior to park opening any day of the week. And, the second is Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, which gives guests staying at Disney World Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas extra time in select parks on select nights (so far we’ve seen it be about 2 extra hours at either Magic Kingdom or EPCOT). Spaceship Earth at night And, though Disney eliminated FastPass+ in late 2021, hotel guests still get some perks related to “skipping the line” at popular attractions. If you’re hoping to ride eight of Disney World’s most popular attractions without a wait, guests staying at Disney hotels now can begin making their Individual Attraction Selection purchases beginning at 7AM. All other park guests must wait until park opening to select theirs so this can be a HUGE benefit for rides that are in high demand like Rise of the Resistance. Check Out The Hotels That Will GUARANTEE You More Park Time in Disney World Well, that’s it for everything that you’ll want to know before you head to your Disney World hotel for your stay! And, if you’re having trouble deciding where to stay, check out our video below for a COMPLETE ranking of every Disney World hotel! By the way, 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! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Are you staying at a Disney World hotel in 2022? Check Out 16 DFB Videos to Watch Today to Start Planning For Your 2022 Disney World Vacation 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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. The post Read This Before You Stay at a Disney World Hotel in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Jack Jack Cookie Num Num has become a Disney California Adventure Park staple, and a staple over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios too! Cookie Num Nums in Disney California Adventure! These chocolate chip cookies have a hold on us that we can’t seem to get out of, and we don’t want to! They’re absolutely delicious, but now there’s a new cookie in town (at least over at Disneyland Resort). Recently, we heard about some new cookies that arrived in Disneyland, and it seems like the Cookie Num Num universe is expanding! We previously shared some photos of brand NEW cookie and brownie pies available at Candy Palace in Disneyland Park in California, but recently we got the chance to try one for ourselves. Introducing the new Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Pie from Candy Palace! If you’re a Num Num Cookie stan with a soft spot for peanut butter, then you’re going to want to try this cookie! Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Pie at Disneyland This cookie is $5.99, and is pretty much a peanut butter version of the Jack Jack Cookie Num Num! It has a rich peanut butter taste, with a touch of chocolate frosting on top. The peanut butter taste in this was amazing, and definitely our favorite part. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Pie To be honest, we were expecting a bit more chocolate, but the cookie still tasted great regardless. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Pie Our one complaint about this cookie is that it didn’t seem particularly fresh. It was a bit hard when we bit into it, but the flavor was still good! Maybe we just got an older batch. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Pie If you love peanut butter, you have to give this cookie a try! Even if you’re not the biggest chocolate fan, you could easily scrape the chocolate frosting off! If you aren’t a fan of peanut butter though, you’ll want to steer clear of this creation. We’ll keep you updated on all of the new treats we try in Disneyland. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest on all things Disney! Click here to see what Disneyland ride is set to close temporarily this month! 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 Are you going to try the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Pie? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Num Num Cookie Multiverse Has Expanded at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has had some major events take place recently, including the holidays, Disney+ Day, and the start of 50th Anniversary celebrations in Disney World. Cinderella Castle There’s another big day coming up very soon! January 10th is going to bring some MAJOR changes to the Disney parks, including ride closures, transportation changes, and new snacks. Here are ALL of the things that will be changing on that day. It just so happens that a lot of the major changes coming to Disney parks are happening on the same day. So if you’re visiting Disney World or Disneyland on or after January 10th, be prepared for a few important changes. Attraction Closures Disney World In Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain will be closing for a month-long refurbishment. This refurbishment is expected to last from January 10th through February 10th, 2022. Splash Mountain The refurbishment is just for routine maintenance, so it looks like we won’t be seeing the big Princess and the Frog updates quite yet. Splash Mountain in Disney World Splash Mountain can close around this time of year for refurbishments, so this change isn’t a huge surprise! Click here to read more about the Princess and the Frog updates coming to Splash Mountain in the future. Disneyland Disneyland has a few more refurbishments beginning on January 10th. Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion will both temporarily close in Disneyland Park on this day. Splash Mountain in Disneyland Splash Mountain is expected to reopen sometime in the spring of 2022. Disney hasn’t said yet what the refurbishments will entail on this attraction. Splash Mountain Finale Haunted Mansion has a much shorter closure, and it should be open again on January 21st, 2022. We’re guessing that this closure is to take down the Haunted Mansion Holiday decorations, since the holidays end in Disneyland on January 9th. Haunted Mansion Holiday In Disney California Adventure Park, The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure will close on January 10th as well. ©Disney This attraction is scheduled to reopen just a few days after its closure, on January 14th. Attraction Changes Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Changing to Standby Queue Back in Disney World, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT is switching from a virtual queue to a standby queue on January 10th. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Starting on that day, you’ll be able to wait in a standby line to ride Remy’s instead of getting a boarding pass through the virtual queue. The virtual queue will no longer be available (although Disney could always bring it back — we’ll keep you updated if that happens!). Virtual Queue Entrance when it’s GO TIME! If you don’t want to wait in the standby line, you can also purchase a Lightning Lane pass for this attraction. It’s a pay-per-ride attraction, which means it’s not included with the standard Genie+ $15 per day service. Instead, you can pay a separate fee to skip the line at this single ride. Lightning Lane Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios changed from a virtual queue to a standby line near the end of last year. The standby line for Rise of the Resistance can be pretty long. We’ve seen it be 2 hours long or sometimes longer. Click Here to Learn More About Pay-Per-Rides in Disney World New Snacks On October 1st, 2021, Disney World began celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We tried a TON of new snacks on that day, and most of those are still available in the parks! Cinderella Castle But starting January 10th, several of these 50th snacks will be going away and will be replaced with NEW snacks. Mickey Mouse Dome Cake Here are all of the snacks that will be LEAVING on January 10th (you’ll only be able to get them through January 9th, 2022: Not-Too-Late Tea from Cheshire Cafe Seven Dwarfs Specialty Cone from Storybook Treats Pecos Bill Widowmaker Sandwich from Golden Oak Outpost Showtime With José Dole Whip float from Aloha Isle Mickey Mouse Dome Cake from Gaston’s Tavern Widowmaker Sandwich All of the new snacks that Disney has announced so far are coming to Magic Kingdom (with many of them replacing the ones that will leave). ©Disney Here are all of the new snacks COMING on that day: 50th Anniversary Cinnamon Roll at the Main Street Bakery Slue Foot Sue Fish Sandwich at Golden Oak Outpost Always Tea Time Slush at Cheshire Café Donald Duck Dome Cake at Gaston’s Tavern Croque Monsieur Flatbread at Pinocchio Village Haus ©Disney We can’t wait to try these new additions! We’ll be bringing you full reviews as soon as they debut in Magic Kingdom. Click Here to See Photos and Reviews of ALL the 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats! Transportation Changes On January 10th, we will officially say goodbye to Magical Express. This is the last day that guests can ride a Magical Express bus from the Orlando International Airport to Disney World. Magical Express bus In the future, guests will be able to choose between a few different transportation options to get from the airport to their hotel and back to the airport at the end of their stay. One replacement service for the Magical Express is Mears Connect, which is run by Mears, the same people who ran Magical Express. Another service called The Sunshine Flyer is also debuting soon, which will use buses with designs meant to look like 1920s trains. Or you can always use ride shares like Uber and Lyft. Mears Connect is one new option! None of the replacement options are free, and the best choice for you will depend on your travel preferences and budget. Click Here to See a Comparison Between the Two Services Replacing Magical Express So January 10th is a BIG day for the Disney parks, with all kinds of important changes. Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news! Click Here to See the Three Biggest Changes that Happened in Disney World Last Year 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 all of the January 10th changes? Let us know in the comments. The post Why January 10th Is Such a Big Deal at the Disney Parks This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Another week means that more new Disney merchandise is now available! Merchandise in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom There are all kinds of awesome new products to shop in the parks, but there are also a lot of great things you can order online. And today, we’re sharing the list of the latest new items! Valentine’s Day Merchandise Can you believe that it’s already time to start planning for Valentine’s Day? Honestly, we’re shocked! If you’re looking for some Disney-themed ways to celebrate the day of love, then you need to check out some of the new merchandise, starting with the new Mickey and Minnie Dooney & Bourke bags online. ©Disney Disney also dropped some adorable new Valentine’s Day plushes online — they feature Mickey and Minnie dressed to the nines for a date night. ©Disney You can purchase them individually, or get them at a discount if you add them to your shopping cart with other items. Click Here to See the New Valentine Plushes! Apparel Need some new comfy clothes? Well, a bunch of t-shirts dropped online this week, starting with some new tie-dye spirit jerseys and one for Disney Vacation Club members. ©Disney Also, shopDisney dropped a bunch of new Spider-Man: No Way Home tees in honor of the successful film’s release in theaters. But beware, don’t go checking them out if you’re looking to avoid spoilers! Click Here to Check Out the Spider-Man Shirts! Disney Princess Merch Are you a Disney princess fan? Two new items dropped online this week for you! We got a new collection of Disney Wishables with some fan-favorite characters like Tiana, Aurora, Moana, Cinderella, and Rapunzel that are both available in the parks and on shopDisney. Rapunzel Wishable And another doll was added to the Ultimate Princess Celebration collection of designer dolls. ©Disney This week’s $130 collectible is made to look like a very fancy version of Mulan! Shop the Mulan Doll Online Here! That’s everything new online this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney merchandise! We’ve got all the latest updates. Click Here to Check Out the Newest Merchandise in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 preorder 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 item is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Valentine's Day Items And Disney Princess Collectibles Arrived Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Every day, we’re thankful for Disney+! An Image from Disney-Pixar’s Luca ©Disney-Pixar Not only does it allow us to stream our favorite classic Disney movies over and over, but it also allows us to watch some of Disney and Pixar’s newest creations. In 2020, Pixar released two films on the platform, Onward, and Soul, and this past summer we were treated to Luca! Now there’s been a big announcement about Pixar’s next upcoming movie. Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film, Turning Red, was previously set to premiere in theaters. But today Disney announced that Turning Red will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on March 11! Turning Red ©Disney According to a press release sent via email from Disney, the decision to stream the film instead of making it available in theaters is the result of the delayed box office recovery, especially for family movies, along with flexibility. Kareem Daniel, the Chairman of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution said, “Given the delayed box office recovery, particularly for family films, flexibility remains at the core of our distribution decisions as we prioritize delivering the unparalleled content of The Walt Disney Company to audiences around the world.” ©Disney | Pixar So microwave some popcorn and build a pillow-fort, because Pixar’s latest feature film is coming to your living room! The movie will be FREE for Disney+ subscribers to stream. Not familiar with Turning Red? The movie follows Mei Lee — “a confident, dorky 13-year-old” who “’poofs’ into a giant red panda” whenever she gets too excited. Click here to watch a trailer for the film! We’re always staying up to date with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see a Behind the Scenes look at Disney’s newest film, Encanto! 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 going to watch Turning Red on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Pixar's 'Turning Red' Movie Will Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been using a virtual queue system for some of their most popular rides. Basically that means that guests can use their smartphones to reserve a “boarding pass” for these rides early in the day, and then they’ll be called back later on when their boarding group is ready. Virtual Queue Entrance when it’s GO TIME! This prevents a long standby line from forming, and it can save you time in the parks as well. But with very limited boarding passes available and occasional technology glitches in the system, do guests really prefer a virtual queue over standby? We asked our readers to find out! Two of the rides that Disney has used a virtual queue for are Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Rise of the Resistance ditched their virtual queue and switched to standby in September last year. Rise of the Resistance’s Standby Line in Hollywood Studios And we just heard that Remy’s is doing the same (switching to a standby queue instead of virtual) starting January 10th, 2022. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Soon, no ride in Disney World will be using virtual queues anymore, at least for the moment. Disney has cautioned that they feel virtual queues can be useful and they may be utilized from time to time in the future. They were careful to note that they’re ending the virtual queue at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure “for now.” So you’ll want to check your My Disney Experience app before and during your trip to make sure if any virtual queues are in place during your vacation. So how do the guests feel about these changes being made when it comes to virtual queues? We asked you, our wonderful readers, on Instagram if you would rather use virtual or standby queues, and more than 7,000 people responded. A LOT of people prefer virtual queues Of those people, 61% said that they prefer virtual queues to standby! More than 4,400 people chose virtual, compared to about 2,800 who chose standby. Standby Line For Rise of the Resistance This might be a little surprising, since many people can experience difficulty with the virtual lines. If a guest doesn’t score a boarding pass right when they become available in the morning (or sometimes at the brief re-opening time in the afternoon), then their only option to ride that attraction would be to pay for the ride through Individual Attraction Selection (or pay-per-rode), try again on another day, or not go at all. Since the boarding passes usually sell out within a couple of minutes, it can be tricky to secure your spot in line! In fact, in the past we heard from lots of readers who were unable to get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group. Boarding Pass for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure But the nice thing about virtual queues is that they can take the actual wait time down a LOT (typically) if you do get a boarding pass. Once you’ve got your pass, you will generally only wait a relatively short time in the actual line when you return. Since we’ve seen the standby line for Rise of the Resistance stay at about 2 hours or longer pretty consistently, it seems that generally virtual queues can give you more time in the park, rather than leave you stuck waiting in line. Rise of the Resistance Standby Line Wait Time Sign For people who don’t score boarding passes every time or have had difficulty getting a Boarding Group in the past, that standby line option could be a life saver! And don’t forget that both of these attractions (Rise of the Resistance and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure) also have paid Lightning Lanes (Individual Attraction Selection or pay-per-ride) available. Lightning Lane So if you really want to get on these attractions but you don’t want to wait in line, you can pay to skip the line. Both of these rides usually cost $15 per person to skip the line. (Note that they are not part of Genie+ — these are an additional cost through Individual Attraction Selection.) Lightning Lane sign at Rise of the Resistance We’ll be bringing you all the updates when Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure switches over to a standby line soon! Keep following DFB for all of the latest news from Disney World. Click Here to Learn About More Disney News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 preorder 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 about you? Do you prefer virtual or standby queues in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! 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You might be wondering — how much Disney news can come out in just 1 week? Well, we’ll answer that for you — a LOT. EPCOT Things at Disney World are constantly changing, shifting, being updated, etc. And there’s not only Disney World to think about — there are things constantly happening at the international Disney parks, in the realm of Disney movies and merchandise, and more. Want to know the BIGGEST Disney news stories from this past week? You’re in the right place! 1 — Big Discounts for 2022! You could save BIG on your Disney World hotel in 2022 thanks to some new deals. First up, Disney announced a new 2022 Disney World hotel discount available for anyone to take advantage of at select hotels. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort With this discount, if you’ll be staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from March 6th-July 7th, 2022, you could save up to $100 a night on your trip! Click here to see more about this deal! Annual Passholders can also save on 2022 trips. Disney’s new offer gives Annual Passholders the chance to get up to 25% off their hotel room rates during select times. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge This deal applies for most stays from March 11th through July 7th, 2022. Click here to learn more about this Annual Passholder deal! Annual Passholders can also save big on water park tickets. Typhoon Lagoon And Florida Resident’s haven’t been left out of the discounts. A Florida Resident deal for 2022 has also been announced. Port Orleans: French Quarter Florida Residents staying at select Disney Resort between March 11th and July 7th, 2022 could save up to 20% on their room. Click here to see the full details on the Florida Resident offer! If you’re planning to visit Disney World soon, be sure to check out page outlining the latest discounts and deals you can take advantage of! 2 — BIG Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Changes! Virtual queues have become a big thing in Disney World and other Disney parks. But over the past few months, we’ve seen virtual queues temporarily paused or otherwise stopped at places like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney World and Disneyland and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure Park. Now, virtual queue changes are coming to another ride — Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure This week, Disney announced that guests will be able to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT by using a standard standby line (instead of a virtual queue) starting January 10th, 2022. Virtual Queues Will Be Paused! Disney has said that they’ll be ending the use of a virtual queue at this ride “for now.” But be sure to check back for any other updates. And keep in mind that guests will also still be able to purchase an Individual Attraction Selection (pay-per-ride selection) to use the Lightning Lane at this ride if they want to skip the line. Click here to read more about this virtual queue change! 3 — A Figment Popcorn Bucket?! EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts is set to begin in just a few days! We’ve already shared a look at the booths that will be present during the festival, some confirmed returning activities, and details about the artists you can meet there. But recently Disney shared some BIG news for Figment fans. This year, the Festival will feature a FIGMENT POPCORN BUCKET! ©Disney SOUND THE ALARMS! You can click here to see photos of what this popcorn bucket will look like. We expect the lines for this one will be LONG so be prepared! Click here to see more about this popcorn bucket! 4 — Major Closures and a Water Park Reopens This past week, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopened after being closed for a very long time. We were live from the reopening to share all of the details with you! Typhoon Lagoon While the reopening of the water park alone is big news, things are even more exciting because NEW (and some returning) snacks have arrived at Typhoon Lagoon! We got to try a few of them during our trip including the returning Hei Hei Cone, a Moana-themed come that is gorgeous, a new Spicy DOLE Whip cocktail(!!), a 50th Anniversary treat, and more! The Hei Hei Cone is back!!! If you’re looking for some new treats and fun in the sun, Typhoon Lagoon might be just the spot to visit. Click here to see more about our time at Typhoon Lagoon! But just as one thing opens, others close. This past week Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park closed for refurbishment with no set reopening date announced. Blizzard Beach At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest also closed for a multi-month refurbishment. The attraction is not expected to reopen until mid-April. Expedition Everest Has Closed If a place is on your must-do list, be sure to check and see if it will be impacted by any upcoming closures or refurbishments. Click here to see all of the Disney World hotels and rides that are closed in January. 5 — New 50th Anniversary Treats Are on the Way Thought Disney World was done revealing new 50th Anniversary treats? Think again!! Previously we shared that some 50th Anniversary snacks will have their last day in the parks soon. But they won’t just be disappearing. NEW snacks will soon be taking their place! This week, Disney has released details about some of these new snacks, which include a new slush, and an adorable Donald Duck cake! ©Disney We can’t wait to taste these new snacks and give you our full reviews! Click here to see ALL of the new 50th Anniversary treats coming to Disney World! 6 — COVID-19 Updates & Travel News, Including a Disney Park Closure This week we’ve seen a number of updates related to COVID-19 as well. We’ve continued to provide these updates to help you plan for your upcoming trips, whether those are to Disney World or other locations. First, we got an update on travel bans and whether some consider these to be the “wrong” way to handle the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Travel Rules Can Change A COVID-19 booster shot has also been authorized for those ages 12-15. Recently, the U.S. also hit a record 1 million daily COVID-19 cases. In general travel news, air travel costs are also predicted to increase as flights continue to be canceled due to COVID-19 and severe weather. Airport COVID-19 testing rules are also changing for guests flying to and individuals in the United Kingdom. If you’re planning on visiting the UK soon, these are important changes to be aware of. In response to COVID-19 concerns in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland will be closing for a period of time of about 2 weeks starting soon. Hong Kong has also stopped travel from the U.S.. ©Hong Kong Disneyland We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates from Hong Kong Disneyland. This week, Florida also released new COVID-19 testing guidelines, with an emphasis on high-value testing. COVID-19 Testing Site To see how these testing guidelines might impact you, click here. Click here to see what you need to know about Omicron and Disney World Of course, more Disney news was also shared this week. Click the links below to see more: New Year’s Eve fireworks returned to Disney World! Disney Legend Betty White passed away Another NEW 50th Anniversary Starbucks tumbler has arrived One of Disney World’s most popular characters is at a NEW spot in EPCOT January is health and wellness month at Disney Springs! New Starbucks Tumbler See every 2022 Disney item you can get online right now Disney World park hours released through March Grad Nite is coming back to Disneyland this year Price increases have hit Starbucks locations in Disney World One Hollywood Studios ride couldn’t catch a break! You could save on your 2022 trip to Aulani 2022 Shot Glasses/Toothpick Holders Last chance for 4 big Disney discounts! Disney has teased the release of NEW Minnie ears! Disney’s new patent could bring virtual reality into the real world Booths have started to arrive for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! A power outage hit Magic Kingdom and surrounding resorts this week We found an AMAZING ornament themed to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort This is SO cute! Several Disneyland rides will be temporarily closing soon including the Disneyland Monorail, their Little Mermaid attraction, and the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind ride We have a date for Disney’s Q1 earnings call A NEW hotel coming to the Disney Springs area is now accepting reservations We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest. Click here to see 8 additional costs to plan for in Disney World in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World in 2022? Tell us in the comments. The post BIG Discounts, a Major Boarding Group Change, and More Disney News You Can't Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article