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Who’s ready to RUN? There are some exciting runDisney events coming soon, like the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (happening now) and the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! But all that athletic activity can really work up your appetite, so you might need a snack after the race! ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Whether you’re planning on running or cheering for a family member, Disney’s got you covered with some NEW snacks arriving just in time for the upcoming marathon. Some of them look DELICIOUS, but there’s one snack that’s leaving us with a few questions… . The runDisney Twitter account shared a first look at some new foods coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill at the Visa Athletic Center. Okay, you guys. What is this?! Popcorn…and orange chicken? Wings? We can’t quite tell! Either way, this is a WEIRD combination, but who knows, it just might work somehow! Disney could be onto something here, or they might have gone too experimental. What do you think? ©Disney Interestingly, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar sold something similar back in 2018 called Nang Tao Popcorn Chicken. Back in the day, we thought this snack was a little spicy, but we liked it! Nang Tao Popcorn Chicken Would you try it out? We wanna know!! Moving on, we see what looks to be a tostada! This looks pretty good, don’t you think? ©Disney Finally, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill will serve this Orange Pale Ale from Playalinda Brewing Co. ©Disney It looks like Disney’s got some fun new snacks for our runDisney runners! If you happen to try any of these items, let us know! In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news and park updates! DATES ANNOUNCED for 2022 and 2023 runDisney Races in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 that chicken/popcorn snack? Let us know in the comments! The post Would YOU Eat This Chicken and Popcorn Combo in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This past Monday, I had the good fortune to take part in a morning Yoga Class at Disney Springs. This “preview” was for cast members, but I’m thrilled to share that on select Wednesdays and Fridays in Jan., Disney Springs will be offering complimentary group fitness classes to our guests, too. Each class will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will take place in Town Center near Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories. Interested in taking part? Here’s the schedule: 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. Disney has released a LOT of merchandise in celebration of the 50th Anniversary. Cinderella Castle Some of it has sold out super quick, while other items have been more available or have been restocked. Several items have had expected costs, while others have been INCREDIBLY expensive. And some of the limited-edition items have been particularly difficult to get your hands on. Now we’re sharing a look at one 50th Anniversary item that is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find! Not too long ago some NEW 50th Anniversary Minnie Ears arrived at a somewhat unexpected place. No, it wasn’t the Disney Store. It wasn’t the Disney Parks or Disney Springs or shopDisney. Nope, if you’re looking for these ears you’ll have to head to…TARGET! (As if we needed another reason to stop by Target.) ©Target|Disney We’ve got to admit, these ears are pretty gorgeous. They’ve got a beautiful pattern on them, with an ombre color design in the background, plus a shiny gold bow in the center. ©Target|Disney On the side they’ve got the Disney World 50th Anniversary logo embroidered on them. The ears are priced at $19.99. ©Target|Disney But, if you (like many) have fallen in love with these ears and want to get them A.S.A.P., there are a few things you should know. First, the ears are marked as girls’ ears, meaning they could be a bit on the smaller side. ©Target|Disney Second, they are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find. The ears are not available for shipping, meaning you won’t be able to buy them online from the comfort of your couch and have them sent to you. For the zip codes we checked, the website also noted that it could not be ordered online for pickup at a local store. ©Target It appears these ears are also only available in a very limited number of stores, potentially just those Target stores with designated Disney Store sections within them. We noticed that it specified that it is only available at Target and Disney retail and e-commerce locations. When we searched for a zip code near Disney World, we saw that one store in Winter Park had limited stock. But other store locations specifically said that the item is not sold at that store (as opposed to being out of stock). And other stores noted that the item was simply “out of stock.” ©Target What do things look like at your local Target store? You can visit the Target website for this item and put in your zip code to find out! Click here to see more about these ears! Are you one of the lucky ones with ears in stock near you? If so, you might want to go and grab them quickly before they’re gone! It’s possible that the stock of these ears might change in the future, so you’ll want to keep your eyes open during your future Target runs. Looking for other 50th Anniversary merchandise? Don’t be discouraged by the elusiveness of these ears. You can still get some 50th merchandise online on shopDisney! Click here to see the full list of 50th items you can get online. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates! Click here to see every pair of Minnie ears you can buy online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 been lucky enough to get these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post The Unexpected 50th Anniversary Disney Item That Is Nearly IMPOSSIBLE to Buy! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every once in a while, something may be missing, closed, or out of place around Disney World. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as scheduled maintenance or unexpected downtime. While we commonly think about major rides closing (like the extended closure we’re seeing right now over at Expedition Everest), you may notice smaller changes too on your vacation! Galaxy’s Edge On a recent trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we noticed something (or rather…someone) wasn’t where they were supposed to be! We popped into Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities to check out the latest souvenirs, and perhaps discover some rare artifacts like kyber crystals or even legendary lightsabers! Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities When we stepped inside, however, we noticed something seemed a bit off! Turns out, Dok-Ondar himself was missing! Where did Dok-Ondar go? The spot where you would normally see him was closed off by a red curtain. We saw him hard at work when we visited the parks yesterday, so this is a fairly recent change! Dok-Ondar is missing from his shop! We’ve noticed animatronics go missing temporarily around Galaxy’s Edge in the past. This past summer, Hondo Ohnaka was missing from the queue in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for a brief period of time. Hondo went missing last summer! That same week, Lieutenant Bek went missing from the end of Rise of the Resistance as well. Lieutenant Bek also went missing last summer The audio-animatronics you’ll come across in Galaxy’s Edge are pretty impressive, so they may need routine maintenance to keep them in tip-top shape! We’ll keep a close watch on this location to see when the animatronic is returned and operating once again. Be sure to follow along for more of the latest updates and news from around Disney World! Click here to learn about the NEWEST Disney World hotel discount! 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 been to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! The post You May Notice Something MISSING Today at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone else’s Christmas tree still up? We’re always a little sad when the time finally comes to pack up the holiday decorations for the year, and it seems like we aren’t the only ones having a hard time letting go! Aloha! During our visit to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we found a NEW holiday item that’s a little late to the party! While we have to knock some points for late arrival, Disney’s NEW Polynesian Resort ornament (A few of these came out for other resorts last year.) is so cute that we can’t even stay mad! You can display this ornament with tropical Mickey and Minnie facing out… This is SO cute! …or show off the front of this beautiful hotel! We found this little guy at the BouTiki gift shop in the Polynesian Resort lobby. It’s behind the counter, though, so you’ll have to ask a Cast Member if you want to purchase this ornament. Mele Kalikimaka, friends! You can buy a mini version of this classic hotel for $29.99. According to Cast Members, it’s selling fast, so you might want to hurry! In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news and park updates! SAVINGS ALERT A New 2022 Disney World Hotel DISCOUNT Is Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. Do you collect Disney ornaments? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's NEW Polynesian Resort Ornament Is a Little Late to the Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31: 2022 officially began, marking a new beginning for all. If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, you might start a new fitness routine, revisit your focus on mental wellbeing, or perhaps adjust your eating habits. For Erin Schuelke, coordinator of training at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, her […]View the full article

Star Wars fans have loads of options when it comes to merchandise at Disney World these days. We can get everything from custom lightsabers to customized droids to Resistance-worthy apparel. Stormtroopers at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And, hey, you can even visit a planet straight out of the Star Wars universe at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! There’s SO MUCH Star Wars at Disney World right now — with MORE on the way — and we are here for it! And a new item just dropped that is PERFECT for anyone who wants to feel like a rebel space princess. This one is for all you Princess Leia fans. We found a GORGEOUS Princess Leia dress at Magic Kingdom today! This is a short white dress designed like Princess Leia’s iconic long hooded white gown seen in the original Star Wars trilogy. We do have to point out, though — the fabric on this dress is VERY WRINKLY (as you can see in the photos). My brain is literally screaming, “Where is the iron?!” So pretty! Wrinkles aside, though, it does have some great details, including a hood — just like Leia’s dress! The back also has a keyhole feature and buttons at the top. It’s even hooded The silver “belt” details are like Leia’s, too! The “belt” We would recommend using an iron on this baby if you plan on wearing it, though! But it’s a really good replica of Leia’s traditional gown, and would be perfect for a Leia Disneybound to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! You can grab it now for $148 at Uptown Jewelers — we’ll let you know if we spot it anywhere else, too! And stay tuned because we’re always keeping an eye out for new Star Wars merchandise at 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. Would you wear this dress? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World Just Released a New Princess Leia Dress first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year to all our DFB Friends! The holidays are over, but Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is still going strong! Expedition Everest And it won’t be long before Valentine’s Day, so January is already gearing up to be an exciting month at Disney World. Not to mention, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts will begin soon! In the meantime, though, we’ve been over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s been happening over the past few days. So here is everything we found that’s new! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Flame Tree BBQ The Flamingo Cupcake has returned. Disney World’s prettiest cupcake is back! This is a strawberry cupcake filled with strawberry compote with guava buttercream frosting and strawberry crisp pearls. The flamingo’s wings are white chocolate and its head is sugar! It’s so PRETTY! Flamingo cupcake 2021 You can grab this cupcake now at both Flame Tree BBQ and Restaurantosaurus for $5.99. Click here to read a review of this cupcake! Creature Comforts We saw some price increases over at Creature Comforts — you can read more about that here. Also, those 50th Anniversary Black and Gold Tumblers are still in stock here. Those black and gold tumblers are still in stock! The tumblers are $49.99. Read More About The Starbucks Price Increases Yak & Yeti Restaurant You can get one of four new Light-Up Celebration Souvenir Projector Glasses at Yak & Yeti for $10 each with new 50th Celebration Drinks (non-alcoholic). NEW drinks! And for something boozy, you can also collect one of four Shaker Margaritas for $16 each at Yak & Yeti. We Found Some Of The BEST…Nachos…at Yak & Yeti Restaurant — Read Our Review! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot We spotted a new 50th Anniversary Pin with Chip ‘n’ Dale on it! This pin is $12.99. Chip ‘n’ Dale! The Lionel 50th Anniversary Express Train Set has arrived — and it looks pretty cool! Train set It’s available now for $499. Here’s The Latest Update on the Walt Disney World Railroad! Discovery Trading Company We spotted some sweatshirts we previously saw at EPCOT’s Creations Shop, including the Percy Sweatshirt for $54.99… A pug is all you need. …a Oliver Mood Sweatshirt for $54.99… Same, Toulouse, same. …and a Pegasus Sweatshirt for $54.99. Just Wingin’ It You can’t go wrong with a Mickey Walt Disney World Sweatshirt, can you? And this is a new one that’s a sort of off-white or beigey color! It’s available now for $44.99. Classic Mickey Sweatshirt This cool Walt Disney World Sweatshirt is also a lot of fun — it has satin appliqué character lettering and embroidery on it with some VERY familiar faces. SO much fun! This sweatshirt is $54.99. Here Are 8 Additional Costs to Plan for in Disney World in 2022 Ziwani Traders Animal Kingdom has some of the most unique souvenirs! We love these Hand Beaded Animals — each animal comes with a card that tells you all about the artist who made it. These are SO unique! Each animal is $29.99. New Disney Valentine’s Day Plushes Have Arrived Online! See Them Here! Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates Expedition Everest Expedition Everest has closed for a lengthy refurbishment. Cast Members Near the Ride The ride is expected to be closed for around three months. So keep that in mind if you’re planning a trip to Animal Kingdom soon! Read More About Expedition Everest’s Closure Those are all the updates we have for now, but we’ll be back soon with more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 at Animal Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: A Ride Closes and a 50th Anniversary Train Set Arrives first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is so much to do, see, taste and discover during any visit to Avengers Campus – and so many thrilling adventures for recruits of all ages to experience. Here’s a list of 10 things that you won’t want to miss during your next visit to Avengers Campus.View the full article

Calling all burger lovers! This one is for you. The Smokehouse BBQ Burger from Regal Eagle at EPCOT Disney has no shortage of burgers — and this new one will even have vegans rejoicing! We have seen A LOT of crazy concoctions come out of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney district, but this one seems pretty tame in comparison! Black Tap at Downtown Disney Black Tap Anaheim posted on their Instagram that this burger is meant to ring in the New Year. Sounds like a plan to us! © Black Tap Anaheim The Vegan Truffle Shroom Burger is available through January 31st, so if you want to try it you have until then. We’re always looking out for new foods to try, so be sure to check back here for all the latest info! Click Here For More Downtown Disney Food News! 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 Black Tap before? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post A New VEGAN Burger Is Available at Disneyland Resort for a Limited Time 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. COVID-19 continues to impact theme parks, travel plans, and more around the world. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign Just this week, we saw that Hong Kong Disneyland will be closing temporarily due to COVID-19 concerns. We also saw some record daily numbers hit in terms of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The CDC has also updated certain recommendations regarding isolation and quarantine, and we’ve seen updates on COVID-19 boosters. Now we’ve gotten an update regarding COVID-19 testing in another part of the world. According to The Orange County Register, health authorities in the United Kingdom have changed COVID-19 testing requirements. These changes are “designed to cut isolation times” and ease staffing shortages. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced to the House of Commons that COVID-19 tests previously required prior to departure for people traveling to England will no longer be required. Bloomberg notes that this change is specifically for vaccinated travelers. The Orange County Register shares that Johnson indicated that the Omicron COVID-19 variant is so prevalent already in the U.K. that travel restrictions once meant to contain the spread of the virus are now essentially meaningless. Bloomberg reports that this change will start on Friday. COVID-19 Testing ©Orlando International Airport The BBC also notes that starting on Sunday, those who arrive in England won’t need to take a PCR test and isolate while they wait for the result. Instead, they can take one lateral flow test after arrival and don’t need to isolate while waiting for the result. In terms of other changes, the Orange County Register shares that the U.K. Health Security Agency has indicated that starting on January 11th, individuals in England who test positive for COVID-19 using a lateral flow test won’t be required to confirm that positive result with a PCR test, so long as they are asymptomatic. This will reduce the time that these individuals need to self-isolate as these individuals will no longer need to wait for the result of a PCR test and then start another 7-day isolation period. COVID-19 Vaccine Sign These changes are quickly spreading through other areas. The Orange County Register notes that authorities in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland quickly followed, making similar changes. Scotland and Wales also plan to introduce these adjusted rules later this week. John Edmunds, an epidemiologist and professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said that the move makes sense. According to Edmunds, “almost everyone who tests positive with a lateral flow test will be a true positive,” so there’s really no need to confirm this with a PCR test. Disney World Health and Safety Signage from May of 2021 But, Edmunds notes that this can also cause some complications. The lack of PCR tests will mean that authorities will get less information about the spread of different variants (PCR swabs are the ones used for genotyping and sequencing to find out about the different mutations). The daily updates on confirmed COVID-19 cases (which again comes from PCR tests) will also “need more careful interpretation.” Bloomberg shares that “the change to domestic testing rules means the government will effectively now be relying on people reporting their results from home tests to track the path of the pandemic.” There is a question of how many will continue to report their test results since they will no longer have to get the PCR test. Health and safety signage in Disneyland, California There have been quite a few staff shortages in the U.K. Some organizations have even declared “critical incidents” due to staff shortages. Some hospitals indicated that they’d pause select non-urgent surgeries due to the impact of COVID-19 and staffing shortages. In other places, there have been cuts to train services, and staffing shortages have caused garbage to pile up on some streets. Some politicians and public health experts, however, had pushed for tighter restrictions on “business and personal interactions” due to the spread of Omicron. The BBC shares that England will be sticking to certain “Plan B measures” related to COVID-19, which include face mask requirements in most indoor settings, COVID-19 passports for large venues, and more. As always, keep in mind that these rules are subject to change. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find. 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! The post NEWS: COVID-19 Testing Rules Are CHANGING in the United Kingdom 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 didn’t quite get shopping out of your system over the holiday season, Disney can help you with that! NEW limited edition Disney Princess Wishables! We were in the parks and spotted these cute collectibles in one of our favorite shops! Disney releases limited-edition merchandise pretty often, and the latest drop in the Wishables collection might just have you opening up your wallet. Rapunzel Wishable We first spotted these on shopDisney, but we also spotted them in EPCOT at the Creations Shop! These plushes come in blind packages, meaning you won’t know which princess you’ve got until you open the package! A fun surprise in every package There are four different princesses included in this collection: Cinderella, Tiana, Moana, and Aurora. Which one would you want?! There is also a limited edition Rapunzel Wishable that can be purchased separately! Limited edition Rapunzel Wishable at the EPCOT Creations Shop Each Princess Wishable is $14.99 both online and in the Creations Shop at EPCOT. ©Disney They’re pricey but oh so cute! Click Here to Buy the Princess Wishables on shopDisney! These collectible cuties might not be around for long, so if you’re looking to add them to your plush pile we’d suggest doing it soon! Click Here to Buy the Rapunzel Wishable on shopDisney! Keep your eyes peeled for more limited-edition releases — especially with the 50th Anniversary festivities continuing into 2022! Can’t Get Enough Limited Edition Merch? Check Out More Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 Princess are you hoping to find? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Disney Princess Wishables Are Now Available in the Parks and Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop, we’ve seen a number of adjustments made and other news. ©Disney || Hong Kong Disneyland Over the past few weeks, mask rules have changed at Universal Orlando Resort, the U.S. has hit a record 1 million daily COVID-19 cases, and we heard from over 2,000 Disney fans who say that the Omicron COVID-19 variant has changed their travel plans. Now, it seems COVID-19 is impacting an international Disney park. Earlier today we visited the Hong Kong Disneyland website and noticed that there is a message at the top discussing an upcoming closure. According to the notice, “as required by the government and health authorities and in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will temporarily close from Jan 7 to 20, 2022.” The notice specifies that the resort hotels at Hong Kong Disneyland will remain open with an adjusted level of service. There will also be adjustment in services at restaurants and recreation facilities in the hotels there. ©Hong Kong Disneyland If you’re planning to visit Hong Kong Disneyland in the near future, keep in mind that these arrangements are subject to change. The notice on the website specifically says that the situation and regulations will be adjusted from time to time based on government requirements. Back in 2020 and 2021, the park closed a number of times due to the pandemic. It closed earlier in 2020, reopened in June of 2020, re-closed in July (reopened in September), re-closed in December (reopened in February 2021), and most recently, it closed in November for a short period of time due to suspected COVID-19 cases. ©Hong Kong Disneyland According to ABC News, these latest changes come after Hong Kong announced a 2-week ban on flights from the United States and several other countries. The 2-week ban on passenger flights from select countries is set to take place on Sunday and continue until January 21st. A Hong Kong leader has also indicated that “restaurant dining will be forbidden after 6 p.m. for two weeks starting Friday. Game arcades, bars and beauty salons must also close during that period.” ©Hong Kong Disneyland According to ABC News, the Hong Kong Leader, Carrie Lam, has said that the city is “on the verge” of another COVID-19 surge. Hong Kong reported 114 cases of the Omicron variant as of Tuesday. ABC News shares that “The city has reported a total of 12,690 confirmed coronavirus infections as of Tuesday, including 213 deaths.” We’ll continue to look for more updates about this closure. Stay tuned for more information. Click here to see some photos of the construction progress on Hong Kong Disneyland’s new Frozen Land! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever visited Hong Kong Disneyland? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Hong Kong Disneyland to CLOSE Again Due to COVID-19 Concerns first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who loves a good Disney World discount? Typhoon Lagoon Savings can be really important when you’re planning a big Disney World vacation. We learned recently that Annual Passholders can save on Disney World hotels in spring and summer 2022, and now there’s ANOTHER way to save on the most recently reopened Disney Park — Typhoon Lagoon! Typhoon Lagoon just reopened in Disney World on January 2nd, trading spaces with Blizzard Beach (which is now closed for refurbishment). The water park debuted with big menu changes now featuring fan-favorite treats like Dole Whip! Typhoon Lagoon And now Disney World Annual Passholders can save on 1-day tickets for Typhoon Lagoon! These tickets are priced at $49 plus tax, which is a savings of up to $20 per ticket. Disney’s website says that your ticket must be used on or before December 31st, 2021, but we’re assuming that’s a typo! This will likely be changed to say December 31st, 2022. ©Disney You must be signed in to your Annual Pass account or visit a ticket window with your Annual Pass and ID to purchase these discounted tickets, and you can also purchase tickets for up to 3 guests! Disney World water parks do not require park reservations, but keep in mind that this could change and that water parks occasionally close due to weather. Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is home to a water coaster, six water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and lots of fun for kids to do. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World discount news and updates! Check out photos & videos from the reopening of Typhoon Lagoon! 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 advantage of this discount? Tell us in the comments! The post Annual Passholders Can Save Big On Water Park Tickets in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World sometime soon, there are plenty of ways to save! There are plenty of ways to save on your vacation! Disney is constantly promoting offers and savings for select groups, and adding new room discounts to its website. And today, we got a new deal…made specifically for Florida Residents! If you’re planning to stay at a Disney Resort between March 11th and July 7th, 2022, Florida Residents can save up to 20% on your hotel room! It’s valid for select resorts, and savings vary by category. The following resorts offer 20% off: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge For select moderate Resort hotels, you can save 15% on your vacation: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Port Orleans — Riverside And many others that aren’t included above are available for a 10% discount: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Proof of Florida residency will be required at check-in, and this deal is limited to stays of 1-14 nights in length. The savings are based on the non-discounted price that a Florida Resident pays for the same room. Keep in mind that advance reservations are required to use this offer! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Stay tuned to DFB to stay up-to-date on all the deals currently online. If you’re considering booking a vacation, we recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations to help you with all your planning! There’s Another New Hotel Deal — Get All the Details Here! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever used a Florida Resident discount? Tell us in the comments! The post Florida Resident Disney World Hotel DEALS Announced for Early 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new year has started, and with the new year comes…NEW DISCOUNTS! Welcome to Disney World We had already seen some discounts announced for 2022, but earlier this morning 2 new deals arrived — one of which is a general hotel discount, and another which is specific to Annual Passholders. If these deals sound great to you and you’ve eagerly made your way to the Disney World website to learn more or get booking, you might encounter a bit of a delay. It seems we’re not the only ones who get excited about saving money on a Disney World trip! It appears that the news about Disney’s new discounts have gotten quite a few fans pumped up about booking their next trips, leading to some website traffic. When we visited the Disney World special offers page earlier today (which is the page where you can learn more about the deals and discounts available for upcoming Disney World trips), we were actually placed in a waiting room. At the time, our wait just to get to the special offers page was over 50 minutes! Grab some coffee folks, it’s going to be a while. ©Disney We were also placed in a waiting room when we went to visit the “Stay in the Magic” webpage or otherwise search for a hotel at Disney World for an upcoming trip. ©Disney The waiting rooms warn that guests should not refresh or select the back button, so keep that in mind. As we waited, our wait times gradually went down to the upper 20 minute range and then down to about 10 minutes, so it’s promising to see that the time was getting shorter. ©Disney If you’re planning on booking a Disney World reservation today or wanted to look a bit more at the deals being offered, be prepared to wait a bit as the website handles the influx of guests. Don’t want to deal with all the stress of waiting and booking a Disney World vacation on your own? You don’t have to! Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations and they can help you with all of your vacation-planning needs. Plus their services are totally free! EPCOT We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see more about the Disney discounts and deals you can take advantage of right now! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to Disney World for 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post Want to Book a Disney World Trip Online Right Now? Be Prepared to WAIT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New year, new us! Okay, just kidding – we’re still the same DFB channel you know and love, bringing you daily tips and tricks for your upcoming Disney vacations. Magic Kingdom But now we’re coming at you with new tips that’ll help you navigate Disney World in 2022. Check out our video below about NEW Ways to Save Money on Your 2022 Disney World Trip 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! 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 your favorite Disney World money-savingtips! The post DFB Video: NEW Ways to Save Money on Your 2022 Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is a huge operation, and sometimes things don’t go 100% to plan. It takes a lot to keep Disney World running! We’ve seen with previous emergencies that Disney World is prepared to handle all kinds of problems in the parks, wherever they may occur. Last night, many guests in and around Magic Kingdom experienced one of those problems as the power went out, shutting down some transportation and leaving guests in the dark. According to Fox 35 Orlando, Magic Kingdom and some nearby hotels experienced a power outage at about 6PM. Evening in the Magic Kingdom The outage affected some transportation in this area, including the Monorails and Ferryboats. Guests on social media reported that buses were packed full due to the limited transportation options. Monorails were shut down for a while According to one guest, the power went out at both Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which are both located near Magic Kingdom. From what we can tell, it sounds like the outage didn’t affect the entire hotel at either location; some areas at each hotel lost power. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The power was restored before 10PM on the same night at both Magic Kingdom and nearby hotels. The power was restored by 10PM We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and information about this story! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World. Click Here to Learn What to Do if Everything Goes Wrong During Your Disney World Vacation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. Were you at Disney World during the power outage last night? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Power Outage Hit Magic Kingdom and Surrounding Resorts Last Night first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Planning a trip to Disney World in 2022? Cinderella Castle That’s so exciting! Of course, Disney World is EXPENSIVE, so you might have budgeting on your mind. There are a few aspects of Disney World that will be MORE pricy next year. Here are eight additional costs to plan for in Disney World in 2022! 1. Disney Genie+ Perhaps the most infamous cost you’ll need to anticipate is the cost of Disney Genie+! The new skip-the-line service will run you $15 per person, per day. With that $15, you’ll be able to use the Lightning Lane at a number of attractions in each Disney World park. Lightning Lane The Disney Genie service also offers Individual Attraction Selections. Most of the time, each park features two IAS attractions. There is a date-based fee to use the Lightning Lane for these attractions and they are individually priced. Hello, Genie! Keep in mind that using Genie+ is a totally optional cost, but if your family intends to use the new service at all during your trip, it is certainly something you need to consider in your budget. After all, $15 per person, per day can really add up! Click here to learn more about Disney Genie+! 2. Airport Transportation In the past, you might have had the benefit of FREE transportation between your Walt Disney World hotel and the airport. Resort guests have had the benefit of the Magical Express for years, offering a free lift to and from Orlando International Airport. We’ll miss you, Magical Express That service, however, was discontinued in 2022. That means you’ll need to come up with your own way to and from the airport — and it might cost you. Mears Connect Some of your options include rideshare (approximately $35 to $120), renting a car (depends on trip length, but likely several hundred dollars), taxi (approximately $70), Mears Connect (approximately $16 each way, per adult), The Sunshine Flyer (approximately $17 each way, per adult), and more. ©The Sunshine Flyer Whatever mode of transportation you choose, you’re looking at a notable added cost to your trip. And, if you’re going to fly into Disney World, this cost is not optional. Want to learn more about airport transportation options? Click here! 3. MagicBands Complimentary MagicBands used to be the norm for resort guests in Disney World, but that’s no longer the case. Now, if you want a MagicBand, you’ll need to pay for it. Resort guests still get discounted options, but this cost can still be $5 to $30 or more. Holiday MagicBand Beyond that, Disney is introducing MagicBand+ in 2022. The new MagicBand+ models will have the same features as current MagicBands plus interactive features like color-changing lights, haptic vibrations, and gesture recognition. New MagicBand+ coming in 2022 With more features, it’s possible these MagicBands will also be higher cost. Disney has not yet announced the pricing for these, but if you think your family will want these bans — you’ll want to keep them in mind with your budget. To learn more about MagicBand+, click here! 4. Special Events Special events have typically been an upcharge for Disney trips in the past, but you might need to budget in a little more money if you’re hoping to attend a special event in 2022. Don’t forget about Boo Bash! In 2021, we saw that the prices for the new holiday After Hours events, Disney After Hours Boo Bash that replaced Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Disney Very Merriest After Hours that replaced Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, were more expensive for fewer hours than the parties. Very Merriest After Hours Tickets to the holiday event ranged from $169 to $249 per person for three event hours. Disney has not made it clear whether 2022’s holiday celebrations will feature parties or After Hours events. Regardless, it’s entirely possible that you’ll need to budget a little extra if you’re hoping to attend one of these events. Click here to learn more about the difference between After Hours events and holiday parties! 5. Food Of course, food costs are going to be a part of your budget, but you might need to budget for some different costs in 2022. For one, Disney World has regular price increases, so food costs, in general, may go up as normal next year. Backlot Express Kids’ Meal Beyond that, there have been a number of nationwide food shortages. If this trend continues, this could cause menu items to change and items to get slightly more expensive. Having a little extra padding in your food budget could help if those little increases start to add up. Disney Dining Plan Shirt And, 2022 may mark the return of the Disney Dining Plan! Disney has not announced when the option will return, but we know that it will. So, if the Dining Plan could be a part of your plans if it returns, keep those costs in mind (Especially considering Disney could change the structure of the plans!). Want to learn more about the Disney Dining Plan? Click here! 6. Annual Passes If you’re looking to purchase an Annual Pass or renew into the new Annual Pass program in 2022, you’ll need to expect a higher cost than in years past. Disney changed the Annual Pass program in 2021 to increase renewal rates and purchase rates for Disney World Annual Passes. Annual Pass Purchase rates for the NEW passes are as follows: Disney Incredi-Pass: $1,299 (plus tax) Disney Sorcerer Pass: $899 (plus tax) Disney Pirate Pass: $699 (plus tax) Disney Pixie Dust Pass: $399 (plus tax) Renewal rates for the NEW passes are as follows: Disney Incredi-Pass: $1,104 (plus tax) Disney Sorcerer Pass: $764 (plus tax) Disney Pirate Pass: $594 (plus tax) Disney Pixie Dust Pass: $339 (plus tax) Gingerbread Milkshake in Annual Passholder-exclusive Cup If you were hoping to purchase a new Annual Pass or renew an existing Annual Pass, you’ll need to budget in for these costly purchases. Do note that sales have been paused at this time. To learn more about Annual Passes, click here! 7. Merchandise A Disney trip budget has always required thinking about souvenirs, but you might spot a few additional costs in 2022. For one, like food, price increases are pretty standard so we may see some beloved merchandise options get more expensive. Vault Collection Beyond that, the 50th Anniversary merchandise that is currently available in Disney World is pretty expensive, even compared to standard souvenirs. If you’re planning on commemorating the occasion with a merchandise purchase, you might want a little more room in your budget. Click here to see ALL of the 50th Anniversary merchandise online! 8. Tours And finally, if you’re planning on taking a behind-the-scenes tour in 2022, budget a little extra! For one, many of these tours haven’t even been an option since the 2020 park closures, so this is the first year they have the potential to be back in your plans in a while. Behind the Seeds Check-In Beyond that, most of the tours have seen a small price increase! Make sure you research these prices in advance before you book so that you can account for the added costs. Want to see more about the return of tours? Click here! So, when you’re planning your 2022 trip, make sure you keep these added costs in mind! And, as always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World tips and tricks! To find more help for planning your Disney vacation, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. Headed to Disney World in 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 Additional Costs to Plan for in Disney World in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For people who visit Disney World pretty often, an Annual Pass could be a great way to save some money on your trips. Annual Pass The pass covers park admission (with park hopper), and Passholders get discounts at some merchandise locations and restaurants inside Disney World. In addition, an Annual Pass means free parking at the theme parks, and it grants the holder access to some exclusive merchandise at gift shops around Disney. Now there’s another way that Annual Passholders can save big on their upcoming vacations! Disney announced a new offer that gives Annual Passholders up to 25% off their hotel room rates in the Spring and Summer of 2022! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge For most stays from March 11th, 2022, through July 7th, 2022, Passholders can save between 10% and 25% on their Disney World Resort stay, depending on which hotel they choose. Note that new Annual Pass sales are still paused as of writing, and Disney has not yet announced when sales will resume. But if you’re already a Passholder, you can take advantage of this discount. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Here’s the breakdown of which hotels get which discount: Passholders can save 25% at many of Disney’s Deluxe resorts, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. ©Disney Passholders can save 20% at some Moderate and Value resorts, including Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (Family Suites), Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort (French Quarter and Riverside), and the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. ©Disney Passholders can save 15% at more Value resorts, including all of Disney’s All-Star Resorts (Movies, Music and Sports) and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Remember that Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is reopening on March 31st, 2022. ©Disney Passholders can save 10% at several more Deluxe resorts, including Disney’s Contemporary Resort (including the Bay Lake Tower), Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (including Copper Creek Villas & Cabins as well as the Boulder Ridge Villas). ©Disney Some exclusions from this offer include the following: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. Beach Club Note that Passholders will need to present their Annual Pass at check-in for the discounts to apply. The discount is available for most nights between March 11th and July 7th, 2022. The length of your visit must be between 1 night and 14 nights. Pop Century The number of rooms that qualify for this offer at each hotel is limited, so make sure to book your reservations soon if you want to take advantage of this discount! Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter And keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacation! Click Here to Check Out Another NEW 2022 Disney World Hotel Discount Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney World hotel is your go-to? Let us know in the comments. The post Annual Passholders Can SAVE BIG With a 2022 Disney World Hotel Discount! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re in the middle of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, and that’s cause for celebration! The World’s Most Magical Celebration! And it looks like Disney World really wants you to celebrate at the parks, because today they released a new offer for guests looking to stay at a Disney Resort. And it offers some pretty big savings! If you’re staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from March 6th-July 7th, 2022, you can save up to $500 on a 5-night stay! This offer is broken down into individual savings per night, and the amount you’ll save will vary by hotel category. Here are the resorts that get the $100 per night savings: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge If you’re staying at one of these hotels, you can save $40 per night on your reservation: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort And if you’re staying at one of these value resorts, you can save $20 per night. Those are: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022 Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pop Century Resort There are some additional details that you need to know before you plan a vacation with this offer. First of all, advance reservations are required to get the savings, and the offer can’t be combined with any other offer or promotion. Additional charges may apply if more than two adults are in a room, and the offer excludes certain room types, so check online before you book. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort And if you book your trip through our friends over at Small World Vacations, then you can combine this with their current deal. From January 1st through 14th, 2022, all guests who book a Disney World vacation package through Small World Vacations valued at $3,600 or more will get a free gift — a Mickey Snack Kooler. And what’s better is that this cooler will be filled with snacks and delivered to your Disney World resort! ©Small World Vacation Stay tuned to DFB for more offers and deals from Disney World. We’ll keep you updated with all the details you need to know! Click Here to Learn More About Saving on Disney World Tickets! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever used a special offer on your Disney World vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post SAVINGS ALERT 🚨 A New 2022 Disney World Hotel DISCOUNT Is Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Believe it or not, 2022 is HERE! If you’re thinking of visiting Disney World, now is the time to start planning! Cinderella Castle There’s plenty to see and do in Disney World in 2022, especially if you haven’t visited since the parks reopened in the summer of 2020. We’re be in the midst of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, with new experiences like TRON Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind hopefully opening in 2022! While there are tons to look forward to, you also want to make sure you don’t make any planning mistakes when prepping for your 2022 vacation. If you’re heading to Disney World, here are seven planning mistakes you want to make sure you DON’T make! Planning Park Days While Staying at Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser 2022 is going to be another BIG year for Star Wars fans because we’ll finally get to “check-in” to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! This immersive two-night stay will open in the spring of 2022, and it promises to be an experience unlike anything we’ve seen before! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Galactic Starcruiser is part hotel, part immersive theater, and part role-playing experience. Guests can live out Star Wars adventures with what appears to be a jam-packed itinerary that starts the moment you arrive and concludes the moment you depart! ©Disney Your two-night stay at Galactic Starcruiser includes a trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but other than that, the majority of your time will be spent onboard the Halcyon, which is the name of the starcruiser. If you want to see the other theme parks and have a more “traditional” Disney World vacation in 2022, you’ll need to plan additional days (as well as additional nights at a separate hotel) outside of your stay at Galactic Starcruiser. ©Disney While you could technically leave this “Star Wars hotel” during your stay, most guests will remain onboard — after all, you’ll be shelling out a LOT of cash for this two-night experience, so why would you want to spend any of your free time doing something else? ©Disney Just keep in mind that this isn’t a typical Disney World hotel where you can hop on the Monorail and head to Magic Kingdom. We would treat a stay at Galactic Starcruiser like its own separate vacation in addition to your trip to Disney World. Whether you choose to tack these two nights at the beginning, middle, or end of your vacation, be prepared to be FULLY immersed in the Star Wars universe during the 48 hours you are onboard. Click here to check out a sample itinerary from a two-night stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Not Making Your Advance Dining Reservations Well in Advance Following Disney World’s temporary closure in 2020, the window of time you could book Advance Dining Reservations shortened significantly. Before, you could book a reservation at your favorite restaurant 180 days ahead of time — now, it’s just 60 days out. The Grand Ballroom at Be Our Guest Restaurant It’s always important to book Dining Reservations the moment your 60-day window opens up, but there are a few new reasons you’ll want to set your alarms in 2022. For starters, EPCOT finally opened Space 220 in September of 2021 after years of delays. This will likely be a popular choice for many folks visiting the parks in 2022, so you’ll want to prioritize that for sure! Keep in mind that Space 220 does have a lounge as well that also takes reservations, so if you don’t manage to grab a reservation for the full meal, you can always try that! Space 220 Another new dining experience opened in time for the 50th Anniversary Celebration is Steakhouse 71, formerly known as The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The space was totally reimagined to reflect the resort’s 50th Anniversary, featuring a menu with old favorites as well as new dishes to try! The close proximity to Magic Kingdom makes this a great spot for a dinner or lunch on your Magic Kingdom day, so you’ll want to make sure you have a reservation there as well if you want to give it a try. Steakhouse 71 2022 is hopefully when we’ll see Roundup Rodeo BBQ open in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This much-needed table service restaurant will likely be popular with families due to its colorful larger-than-life theming! Be sure to follow along to stay in-the-know on the latest developments on this restaurant, and get ready to book once we have an opening timeline! Concept Art for Roundup Rodeo BBQ There are a number of new dessert parties and dining packages coinciding with the 50th Anniversary Celebration that could be a wonderful way to watch the new fireworks spectaculars: Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom and Harmonious in EPCOT. Book those early if you want to experience a special added touch to your evenings at Disney World! ©Disney Of course, there are Disney World’s other popular restaurants you’ll want to keep an eye on and book right away if you want them to be a part of your 2022 vacation, including Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Le Cellier, just to name a few! Click here to read our full review of dinner at Space 220! Forgetting to Make Park Pass Reservations Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System looks like it’s sticking around, so you’ll want to make sure you plan for it when you book your 2022 vacation! Under this system that was launched in 2020, guests will need to have a confirmed Park Reservation in addition to valid theme park admission in order to visit the parks each day. Magic Kingdom Entrance Our suggestion is to decide which parks you want to visit on which days when you book your trip, and make your Park Reservations right when you purchase your theme park admission. That way, you get your first pick of theme parks (and, worst case scenario — at least you have SOMETHING booked in case they sell out!). If you can’t get the park pass you want to visit and you have the Park Hopper option on your tickets, keep in mind that you can hop to a second park after 2PM each day, given that you have already scanned into the first park for which you have a confirmed Park Reservation. EPCOT It’s always important to book your Park Reservations as early as possible, even during the slower times of the year. Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System can always change as the parks continue to assess crowds and demand, so you never really know how many Reservations will be available for each ticket type! Click here to check out which dates in 2022 you’ll want to book a Park Pass Reservation for ASAP! Forgetting Magical Express is Gone! Perhaps the biggest change in 2022 that will impact how your vacations begin and end is the fact that Disney’s Magical Express will be gone starting in January. This complimentary bus transportation system to and from Orlando International Airport is now suspended, and guests staying on Disney World property will now need to find another means of getting to their hotel when arriving (and getting back to the airport when departing). Magical Express Guests may choose to sign up for Mears Connect, which launched right when Disney’s Magical Express concluded its service in 2022. Or you can consider booking your connection through the new Sunshine Flyer (which starts running February 1st, 2022). Keep in mind that neither of these options is complimentary and each requires an additional fee. For Mears Connect, those who choose their Standard Service will pay about $32 per adult round trip and $27 round trip per child, and their Express service will cost $250 roundtrip for up to four guests — each additional guest will cost $55. (Note that this used to be referred to as “premium” service and it was set to cost $200 roundtrip. That has since changed.) Mears bus For The Sunshine Flyer, the cost is $17 per adult and $12.50 per child round-trip; or $34 per adult and $25 per child round-trip. The Sunshine Flyer does not offer a separate express/direct service like Mears Connect. Perhaps the most unique feature about The Sunshine Flyer is that their buses will be themed around old-fashioned passenger cars and train engines. ©The Sunshine Flyer Alternate options include a ride-share service like Uber and Lyft, a traditional taxi service, or renting your own car. Construction on Florida’s Brightline train service is currently on pause until further notice, and it may not actually begin service until 2026. Comparing the 2 Disney World Magical Express Replacement Services Waiting Until You’re Hungry to Mobile Order Your Food Mobile Order became the prominent way of getting food from Disney World’s Counter Service dining locations after the 2020 closures. This contactless way of ordering and purchasing your food can be accessed via My Disney Experience on your smartphone. New Mobile Order Sign Though traditional queueing for Counter Service locations has returned at many locations, Mobile Order is still a popular choice that you may be encouraged to use throughout Disney World. In this case, you will want to include a little advanced planning when it comes to deciding where you want to eat, and what you want to order. Mobile Order Wait In our experience, peak meal times can be tricky in securing a return window for picking up lunch or dinner. It’s not uncommon to see many popular Counter Service dining locations have hour-long waits (or longer!), so you don’t want to wait until your party is hungry to Mobile Order food. Anticipate those meal times approaching and order a little early (one to two hours early should do the trick) to make sure you can eat when you want to eat! We often recommend (especially at busier times of year) booking your meals when you’re getting ready in the morning! Click here to learn more tips on how to conquer Mobile Order in Disney World. Not Learning the Ins & Outs of Genie The days of complimentary FastPass+ are behind us, and Disney World launched a new paid system called Genie+. Genie+ lives within My Disney Experience, functioning similar to FastPass+ in that it gives guests access to booking return times for a ride’s “Lightning Lane” (formerly known as the FastPass lane). Splash Mountain Lightning Lane Genie+ costs $15 per guest, per day in Disney World, so you’ll want to make sure you budget for that when estimating the cost of your 2022 vacation. Guests looking to purchase Genie+ may do so when they book their vacation (for the length of their stay), or they can purchase the service on a daily basis once they arrive. Lightning Lane sign at Kilimanjaro Safaris If you have Genie+, you can start booking return times each day at 7AM. Once 120 minutes have passed or you use the Lighting Lane, you can continue making additional reservations one at a time (similar to FastPass). Note that even if you purchase Genie+ ahead of your vacation, you CANNOT book any return times for each day you are in the parks until 7AM that morning. Genie+ ©Disney In addition to Genie+, high-demand rides like Rise of the Resistance and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will require a separate fee as a select individual attraction and will NOT be included in your Genie+ lineup. You can buy up to two of these reservations per ticket each day and they’re available for what are, essentially, the most popular rides in each park. If you are staying on Disney World property, you can make your individual attraction purchases at 7AM each day, or if you’re staying off property, you can make your select individual attraction purchases when the park opens. Rise of the Resistance Disney World is also launching a complimentary service for all guests called Disney Genie. This free version is a helpful planning tool in providing up-to-the-minute wait times and suggestions for how you spend your day in the parks with customized itineraries based on personal preferences and current data from the parks. Click here our new tips for tackling Disney World with Genie Not Joining Our Newsletter! If you want to stay on top of the latest announcements and updates from Disney World, then you’ll definitely want to sign up for our newsletter! It’s an indispensable tool when planning your 2022 vacation since it will have all of the crucial information on what’s new in the parks, where you can find the latest discounts, and more! Magic Kingdom The newsletter is where you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for big announcements we’re still waiting to hear from Disney about, specifically when the Disney Dining Plan will return, when new rides like TRON Lightcycle Run will open, and when other locations across Disney World will reopen! Click here to sign up for our free newsletter! We hope these tips help you to avoid some pretty major mistakes that could happen in 2022. Some big changes are heading to Disney World with the arrival of Genie+, the opening of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and the conclusion of Disney’s Magical Express — not to mention all of the new rides and dining experiences coming to the parks and resorts! Be sure to follow along, subscribe to our newsletter, and stay tuned for all of the latest updates and announcements so you can be as prepared as possible for your next Disney World vacation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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 Are you planning on visiting Disney World in 2022? Let us know in the comments! 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