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Can we all agree that “ugly Christmas sweaters” aren’t actually ugly? Figment in his sweater!!!!! They’re cute, cozy, and festive, and honestly, the patterns slap. Sweaters are a topic we take pretty seriously over here, and we’re constantly reporting on the Disney sweater scene. Obviously, we think that Figment Sweater Day should be a national holiday, and we’re keeping track of all of the new sweaters from the Disney parks. However, if you want to have the most unique holiday sweater this season, you might have to make it yourself. runDisney is constantly serving up Disney-inspired DIYs, and this one is right in time for Christmas! We’re gonna give you the rundown on how you can make your own Holiday Sweater-Inspired Running Shirt! ©runDisney Here’s what you’ll need! Materials runDisney sweater art, which you can find here, or the sweater art of your choosing A Craft Cutter 12″x12″ Cutting Mat Iron-on vinyl in the color of your choice An Athletic Shirt in the color of your choice Weeding tool, scraper, and scissors Iron and Ironing Board ©runDisney Here’s how you make it! Directions Save the runDisney sweater art file or the art file of your choice. Cut the vinyl according to the size of your shirt. Affix the vinyl to the sticky cutting mat with the shiny side down. Run the craft cutter. Remove the excess vinyl with the weeding tool. Lay your shirt on the ironing board, and center the vinyl on the shirt. Cover the vinyl with a towel or other fabric, and iron for 30-45 seconds. Remove the backing of the vinyl. Look cozy and festive on your next run! ©runDisney That’s how you make runDisney‘s Holiday Sweater-Inspired Running shirt! Now you’re ready for a festive run to keep your blood pumping this holiday season! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see a Disney-inspired Holiday Recipe! 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 gonna make this Holiday Sweater-Inspired Running Shirt? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney DIY: Make Your Very Own Holiday Mickey Sweater! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year! What were your resolutions this year? ©Disney Although ours is to keep eating ALL THE SNACKS at Disney World (especially with the EPCOT Festival of the Arts coming up soon), if your goals are a little healthier, you might want to visit Disney Springs this month. January 2022 is Health and Wellness Month at Disney Springs. And in honor of that, you’ll be able to get fit and tune into your mental health at Disney World! For example, you can take a yoga class at Fabletics or tap into your inner warrior with Warrior Yoga at Lulemon. Or you could join Under Armour for a High Intensity Interval Training workout! And as always, runners can get fitted for their perfect running shoes at Fit2Run. Be sure to visit the Disney Springs Health and Wellness page to register for classes! ©Fabletics Here is the full class schedule for this month: Power Yoga with Fabletics & Orlando Power Yoga Wednesday January 5th (9AM-11AM) Wednesday January 26th (9AM-11AM) HIIT Workout Class with Under Armor Brand House Wednesday January 19th (9AM-11AM) Friday January 28th (9AM-11AM) Warrior One Yoga with Lululemon Wednesday January 12th (9AM-11AM) Friday January 21st (9AM-11AM) If you need a mental escape, you can get tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn To Life, go bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes (and have some great food while you’re there), and take advantage of live dance parties and entertainment. And, of course, you can shop for wellness items at Basin, Savannah Bee Company, The Art of Shaving, and more! Basin There are also plenty of places to grab a healthy snack or meal like YeSake, Raglan Road, and more! For you tea lovers, The Spice Tea Exchange has a special offer: save 50% on one-ounce tea bags with the purchase of The Spice & Tea Exchange Infuser Mug. The Spice and Tea Exchange So head on over to Disney Springs to get healthy and feel well! We’ll let you know about other events coming to the shopping and dining location, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 headed to Disney Springs this month? Let us know in the comments! The post Have A Yoga Session, Take A HIIT Class, and MORE At Disney Springs This Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As if there isn’t enough to look forward to already in Disney World, Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs loves to treat us with special new treats each month, too! This popular little bakery makes up for its small size with some BIG lines — and for good reason! Here at DFB, we LOVE their specialty cookies; there’s rarely a flavor we don’t like! Happy New Year’s, Gideon’s! To ring in the new year, a mysterious new character (who might look a little familiar) is here, along with some exciting new flavors! World, meet Dr. Tobias Brimstone. According to the Gideon’s Bakehouse lore, he’s an intrepid explorer who has returned from his travels with some exotic South American fruits. Around here, we call them BANANAS. Look familiar? Dr. Brimstone is modeled after a Disney LEGEND named Joe Rohde, so you already know this is going to be a good month for Gideon’s. This is going to be a GOOD one, we can feel it! Alright, enough of the introductions. Let’s eat. On the menu this month, we’re trying two sweet treats: a new cookie and some new coffee (the best combination of treats ever!). First up, we went for the new Chocolate Chip Banana Bread cookie. She’s just waiting for us to eat her! The Chocolate Chip Banana Bread cookie is BANANAS (we had to make that joke, sorry)! This vanilla bean cookie is infused with bananas, chocolate chips, candied walnuts, and finely chopped banana chips! Hot take: banana-flavored treats are the best fruit-flavored treats Of course, this cookie was phenomenal as always. The nuts were perfect, and they helped create the ultimate crunch. We tasted a slight banana flavor that somehow captures the very essence of chocolate chip banana bread, with the right amount of sweetness for a cookie. It’s magic! Look at those toppings Sticking with the banana theme, we also tried the Banana Bread coffee. Interestingly, this nitro cold brew was not as sweet as some of Gideon’s other special coffees. To be more specific, we got some hints of nutmeg with a mild banana flavor. The main flavor we tasted here was milk, which we could taste more than the coffee flavor. If you give a DFB reporter a cookie, they’re going to need some coffee, too! And yes, because we just couldn’t help ourselves, we had to get the shirt, too. As you can see, our Gideon’s January haul was a success! So this happened… Once again, Gideon’s Bakehouse KILLED it with their new treats! If we had to award any restaurant in Disney Springs for consistency, we would HAVE to consider Gideon’s Bakehouse. They never let us down! Be sure to stay tuned as we continue to try new snacks around Disney World, you never know when we might find a new favorite! The 5 Weirdest Jobs 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. Do you have a favorite Gideon’s Bakehouse treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Banana Bread COFFEE?! See the New Unique Treats at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s January in Disney World! The holiday season is wrapping up, the crowds are hopefully thinning out, and we might even see some of that rare “winter” weather. January 2021 If you’re planning to be in Disney World this month, you might think that January is a relatively quiet time in the parks. And, while that does have some truth to it, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on! So, we’re here to tell you about the best things to do in Disney World in January! Festival of the Arts The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off this month! From January 14th through February 21st, you can celebrate the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts during this festival at EPCOT. Festival of the Arts There will be over a dozen food studios scattered around World Showcase with food that usually have a pretty unique presentation compared to the other EPCOT festivals — this is about the arts, after all! Chilled Seafood Cocktail This year two NEW booths will be debuting at the festival — The Craftsman’s Courtyard and Deco Delights. And, some booths from previous years have been renamed! Click here to see the FULL list of food booths that will be available during the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Also returning to the festival is the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, which is a food crawl that lets you try several items from different booths around the festival. Once you’ve tried each dish, you can turn in your Festival Passport for a prize! Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine But, the festival isn’t just about food. This year, we’ll see the return of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series! The series features performances from some of Broadway’s most accomplished actresses and actors, who will be singing some of Disney’s most famous songs at the America Garden’s Theater in the American Adventure pavilion. ©Disney Festival of the Arts also heavily focuses on visual art as well. You’ll see chalk artists, an interactive mural wall, the animation academy, and work from artists featured at the galleries around World Showcase! Chalk art! And, don’t forget about Figment, because he has a scavenger hunt at the festival! With Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt, you can purchase a map from Port of Entry, Creations Shop, or World Traveler for $9.99 and search for Figment hiding in works of art around the park! Once you find all of the Figments, you’ll get a prize! Figment’s Scavenger Hunt It’s one of the shorter festivals at EPCOT, so take advantage of Festival of the Arts while you can! Click here to learn more about Festival of the Arts Typhoon Lagoon We recently found out that Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be reopening in Disney World in January! Today, January 2nd, the water park will reopen after being closed for almost 2 years. But, be aware that while Typhoon Lagoon is opening, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closing for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! Typhoon Lagoon is reopening with some fun new things, too! New food will be available at some places inside the park, like at Snack Shack, where there will be new Dole Whip offerings. Mango, pineapple, raspberry, and lime Dole Whips will all be available and you can even add alcohol to them if you’re 21 or older! ©Disney There will also be 2 Moana-inspired Dole Whip creations at Snack Shack, including the return of the Hei Hei Cone!!! We can’t WAIT to get our hands on this treat again since it was taken away in Magic Kingdom. ©Disney And, there’s a new cocktail on the menu called the Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl, which will have spicy habanero, sweet mango, and tangy lime flavors! ©Disney There are some special snacks coming for the 50th anniversary as well, like Walt’s Chili Nachos at Snack Shack and EARidescent Ice Dream Cone at Happy Landings. ©Disney But, be aware that there will also be some menu price increases and changes around the water park, too! Read more about the new food coming to Typhoon Lagoon here! Typhoon Lagoon is also home to North America’s largest wave pool and some pretty intense water slides, or you can just float along the lazy river if that’s more your style. Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool ©Disney While it might seem odd to visit a water park in January, remember that this is Florida we’re talking about, and the weather can be pretty warm even in the winter. So, put on your swim trunks and get ready to hang 10, because Typhoon Lagoon is BACK! Click here to learn more about Typhoon Lagoon’s reopening! Say Goodbye to 50th Anniversary Snacks, And Welcome in New Ones The 50th anniversary has brought along with it a lot of new food, like over 100 new items! We’ve tried treats in every park as well as Disney Springs and the hotels. Magic Kingdom received the most new food items out of the 4 parks, but now some of them are going away! Pressed Penny Silk Pie Disney recently announced that several snacks that debuted on October 1st of 2021 will be leaving after January 9th, 2022. This includes the Mickey Mouse Dome Cake from Gaston’s Tavern… Dome Cake …the Seven Dwarfs Specialty Cone from Storybook Treats… Grumpy is how we feel about food leaving …the Showtime With Jose Dole Whip float from Aloha Isle… Showtime with Jose …the Not-Too-Late Tea from Cheshire Cafe… Not-Too-Late Tea …the Pecos Bill Widowmaker Sandwich from Golden Oak Outpost… Pecos Bill Widow Maker Sandwich …and the Black Forest Cheesecake from Pinocchio Village Haus. Yep, these foods will be gone at the beginning of the month, so go and try them while you can! But, they will be replaced with NEW foods, so we’re excited to see what’s coming next for the 50th anniversary! Click here to read about the 5 must-try 50th anniversary foods in Disney World! **will add in new foods if they’re announced by the time we want to publish** Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend The runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is back this year! It takes place from January 5-9, 2022, and is completely sold out, so it’s making a very triumphant return! ©Disney The event includes the Walt Disney World Marathon, the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, the Walt Disney World 10K, and the Walt Disney World 5K. You can also participate in Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, which is doing both the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday AND the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday. Or, you can really really challenge yourself and complete the Dopey Challenge, which is ALL FOUR RACES! That’s a total of 48.6 miles, y’all! ©Disney If you don’t know, the races are all themed to the Mickey and friends character as well. The 5K is themed to Pluto, the 10K is Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, the Half Marathon is Donald and Daisy Duck, and the Marathon is Mickey and Minnie Mouse! ©Disney If you’re signed up to do the race, it’s sure to be a good time! But, make sure you go to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at least one day prior to your first event to pick up your race bib, participant shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. Find out more about the Health & Fitness Expo dates and times here. ©Disney During the races, there will be some exciting things scattered along the course, like character sightings and fun entertainment! And, once you’ve completed your race(s), you’ll get your commemorative medal(s). ©runDisney While the race is sold out, you can usually still go and watch to cheer on the runners! If you know someone running, you can even track them during the 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon so you know how they’re doing during the race. Details on how to watch the race will be released closed to the Marathon Weekend. Click here to read more about the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! Those are the best things to do in Disney World in January! We hope you have a great time on your trip and get to enjoy some of the things on the list. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, info, and updates. Click here to see when the LEAST crowded times are to visit 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. Will you be visiting Disney World in January? Let us know in the comments! The post The 4 Best Things to Do in Disney World in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Part of the fun in going to Disney World is seeing the characters. And although traditional meet and greets haven’t returned to Disney World since its reopening, there are still plenty of places to see characters, wave to them, and say hello! It’s Mickey! Today, we found a NEW spot where you can meet one of Disney World’s most popular — and stylish — characters! Of course, we’re talking about Minnie Mouse, who has a new spot at EPCOT where she’s appearing to greet guests! And she’s dressed in her iconic polka dot dress and matching bow! As always, SO fashionable. Hi, Minnie! A Cast Member had previously told us she would be appearing at the gazebo in World Showcase Plaza by the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT. Wave to Minnie! If you don’t happen to know where that is, look for the Joffrey’s Kiosk in World Showcase Plaza and the Disney Traders gift shop — Minnie’s new spot is right across from there! She’s so cute! So if you really want to see Minnie Mouse the next time you visit EPCOT, be sure to look for her there! And we’ll let you know where other characters turn up at Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 have any fun memories about meeting Disney World characters? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: One of Disney's Most Popular Characters is Now in A New Spot at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re celebrating the new year by heading to Disney World in January, you might want to know what’s going to be closed in the parks and hotels. Splash Mountain There are a few closures — including a couple of MAJOR rides — happening next month. Find out which attractions, rides, transportation, and hotels will be closed in January. We’ll start out by looking at the rides and attractions that have scheduled refurbishments in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom has a couple of big attractions that will be closed for at least part of January. Splash Mountain Splash Mountain is closing for a scheduled refurbishment from January 10th through February 10th. Splash Mountain This ride usually gets some updates during this time of the year. This is not the big refurbishment that Disney announced, which will turn the attraction into a Princess and the Frog-themed ride. ©Disney Princess and the Frog concept art Disney hasn’t set a date for that update, so we’re not sure when that will happen. For now, we’ll probably just see some routine maintenance. Splash Mountain Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is also still closed in Magic Kingdom, and this ride doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Walt Disney World Railroad The attraction closed for some refurbishments and also because of construction happening in Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster that interrupted the train tracks. TRON Construction The railroad probably won’t fully open until TRON construction finishes, and we’ll keep you updated with any news about the timelines for those two attractions. Click Here to See the Construction Progress on TRON: Lightcycle Run (and More Projects) in Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain will close for a pretty long refurbishment from January 4th, 2022, through mid-April, 2022. Expedition Everest This ride takes guests on a journey through the Himalayas in search of the yeti. But during its closure, you can check out some other popular rides in Animal Kingdom like Kali River Rapids, Avatar: Flight of Passage, and Kilimanjaro Safaris. To the mountain Finding Nemo: The Musical Finding Nemo: The Musical is also still closed in this park, and it’ll return sometime in 2022 (although we don’t have a specific date yet) with a few updates. Finding Nemo: The Musical The new show will be based on the timeline from Finding Dory, and it will keep some fan-favorite songs from the original show. Click Here to See the Five BEST Rides in Animal Kingdom…and the Five WORST EPCOT Souk-al-Magreb The only scheduled closure for EPCOT in January is a gift shop in World Showcase. Souk-al-Magreb in the Morocco pavilion 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. When it reopens, you’ll likely be able to find souvenirs and trinkets inspired by Morocco, like we saw there before its lengthy closure. Click Here to See Construction Updates on Two Upcoming Attractions in EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Two long-term closures are continuing into January in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Voyage of the Little Mermaid is still closed, and it doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Faantasmic! The nighttime show Fantasmic! is going to reopen sometime in 2022, but we don’t have a specific date for its return either. We miss you, Fantasmic! We do know that this popular show will be a little bit different when it returns. Click Here to See How 22,000 Disney Fans Ranked ALL the Rides in Hollywood Studios Disney World Hotels All-Star Sports The only Disney World hotel that will be fully closed in January is Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. All-Star Sports This hotel is reopening on March 31st, 2022. If you’re hoping to stay at All-Star Sports, you can book your reservations now. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Some DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa are closed right now. ©Disney Disney is adding new pull-out beds to these rooms. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort A couple of pools will be closed in January as well. 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. 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. Flippin’ Fins Pool The Cozy Cone Pool will close in late February after the Flippin’ Fins Pool reopens. This closure is expected to last through mid-April 2022. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 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 the BEST of the BEST Disney World Pools, According to DFB Readers Disney World Transportation The Skyliner The Skyliner is a popular mode of transportation in Disney World where guests can travel through the sky in gondolas. Walt Disney World Skyliner The Skyliner connects EPCOT and Hollywood Studios to some hotels like Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Inside a Skyliner gondola From January 23rd through January 28th, 2022, the Skyliner will be closed for a brief refurbishment. During this time, Disney will provide alternate transportation for the routes the Skyliner usually covers. Click Here to Learn What Happens When the Skyliner Closes for Weather Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon will reopen on January 2nd, 2022. This water park will have some big menu changes and new snacks when it reopens! Typhoon Lagoon When Typhoon Lagoon reopens, Disney’s other water park, Blizzard Beach, will close for refurbishments. Blizzard Beach Disney hasn’t announced yet when Blizzard Beach will reopen. Click Here to Learn All About Typhoon Lagoon That’s it for our report on what’s going to be closed in Disney World in January. Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming vacation! Click Here to See the One Day You Might NOT Want to Go to Magic Kingdom in January 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 visiting Disney World in January? Let us know in the comments! The post All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are Closed in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It might be 2022, but Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is STILL going strong all around the resort! Typhoon Lagoon has reopened! Believe us when we say we’ve had a LOT of 50th anniversary cupcakes, brownies, drinks, and other snacks! SO MANY snacks. But a new 50th Anniversary Treat just popped up today, and well, we had to try it! It’s what we do! As of today, Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has reopened. And with that reopening comes some new treats, including the EARidescent Ice Dream Cone. It’s a birthday cake-flavored soft-serve swirl in a white chocolate-dipped cone with EARidescent sprinkles. Oh, and yes, there’s blue dye involved…again. SIGH. EARidescent Ice Dream Cone So we’ll admit that we expected to hate this snack, but it surprised us! We’re not always the biggest fans of Birthday Cake ice cream because it often tastes like super sweet frosting. But this actually tasted like the CAKE from a birthday cake and was…well…delicious! Surprisingly delicious The cone had blue sugar at the top, similar to the green sugar on the Montunui Island Twist we had earlier. We liked that it still didn’t make the cone TOO over the top sugary. BUT the cone itself was exactly like the Hei Hei Cone we also had that pretty much got squishy and dissolved in our hands. Sugar and sprinkles And, well, that’s when things got MESSY. Our teeth were blue, our faces were blue, our hands were blue, EVERYTHING was blue. As you can tell, we got a generous serving, which meant MORE BLUE EVERYWHERE. So here’s the deal — kids are going to love this, especially with the cake flavor, although just understand that it WILL turn their faces blue. We’re talking Violet Beauregarde in Willy Wonka’s Factory blue. For adults? Maybe skip it because this is one of the messiest things we’ve had at Disney World, and there are better options available that won’t leave you feeling like a blueberry. We grabbed this EARidescent treat at Happy Landings for $5.29, so if you’re looking to try it out, you’ll want to head on over to Typhoon Lagoon to grab it! Stay tuned for more food reviews! We’re Back at Disney World’s Beaches & Cream — Read Our Latest Review Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 headed to Typhoon Lagoon during your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Got Covered in Blue Ice Cream So You Don't Have To in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year, everyone! Who’s ready for some NEW Disney merchandise? Disney has been on a roll lately! We saw these fun 2022 ears debut a few days ago just in time for the New Year festivities, but one can only wear those poke-y plastic ears for so long, sadly. Only 200 years until the coolest year ever: 2222! Luckily, it looks like a NEW pair of Minnie ears just debuted in Disney Springs. We hope your New Year’s resolution wasn’t to save money; we have a feeling that Disney is going to sell a TON of new ears this year… . And here’s one of the first of 2022! These red ears pay tribute to the Lunar New Year in the prettiest way possible! We found these ears in Disney Springs for $29.99. They are made with some colorful embroidered flowers, a pearl-adorned tassel, and a gold sequin bow. Those embroidered flowers are SO pretty! Did you know that 2022 is the year of the tiger? Between the fun floral embroidery and red and gold color scheme, these ears are perfect for anyone looking to celebrate! We love a glittery gold bow! Upon closer look, there is actually a lot of detail on these ears. The red tassel is said to signify luck and good fortune, and after the year we had in 2021, we could use all the luck we can get! There are so many pretty details! There is even some detail on the back of these ears, so you’ll look good from ALL angles. You’re probably going to want to cut that GIANT tag off of your ears, and luckily we have a post with some helpful information that explains why the new tags are so long. Seriously, that tag is like one of those mile-long CVS receipts! Lunar New Year ears We’re SO excited to see what other kinds of ears Disney can come up with for 2022. Start a list now, people, because these ears are just one of dozens to come. In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news and updates, and Happy New Year! The 10 Most Exclusive Places to Stay 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 these new ears? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found Some NEW Minnie Ears PERFECT for the New Year in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

And just like that, 2021 has come to a close! Cinderella Castle Perhaps for the first time all year, we don’t have a single entry this month from a theme park on either our best or worst list. Every item we’re covering today came from outside of the parks, and the majority (with the exception of one) came from the resorts! The Best Gingeraffe from The Mara We’re kicking off our “Best” list from December over at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We enjoyed a pair of festive treats there this month, but it was the Gingeraffe that totally stole our hearts! Gingeraffe from The Mara Not only was this gingerbread treat super tasty, but it was an awesome deal, too. Coming in at $4.99, you sort of secretly got a two-for-one deal with the massive giraffe cookie placed on top of a second large Christmas tree gingerbread cookie! Click here to read our full review of holiday treats from The Mara! Wild Mushroom Bisque from Story Book Dining One of the highlights from December was the reopening of Story Book Dining at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! On top of being able to dine with Snow White, the Evil Queen, Dopey, and Grumpy, we got to dine on some super tasty menu items like the Wild Mushroom Bisque! It’s in a cauldron! It’s important to note here that you DO need to love mushrooms in order to love this soup, but if you are a fan of mushrooms, you’re REALLY in for a treat! This rich and creamy soup checks off all the right boxes, including the fact that it’s presented in a mini cauldron. The prix-fixe menu costs $60 per adult and $39 per child. Click here to read our full review of the recently reopened Story Book Dining! Mardi Gras Fritters from Boatwright’s Dining Hall Another dining spot that recently reopened is Boatwright’s Dining Hall over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside! Their Mardi Gras Fritters are Panko-covered, deep-fried pimiento cheese topped with pepper jelly. Mardi Gras Fritters At $12, these are a tasty appetizer that we suppose you could share with your friends, but we would gladly keep all of them to ourselves (like, come on, it’s deep-fried cheese!). The jelly on top was the surprise star of this dish, however. Do not skip on your next visit to Port Orleans Riverside! Click here to read our full review of the recently reopened Boatwright’s Dining Hall! Reindeer Peppermint Mousse from Le Petit Cafe We’ve tried a lot of holiday treats over the past couple of months around Disney World, but the Reindeer Peppermint Mousse from Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort may be the cutest one we came across. The brownie was *chef’s kiss* Cuteness aside, it was also very tasty! At $5.99, this dessert was made with a dark chocolate mousse with a peppermint mousse inside. The mousse is sitting on top of a brownie, and it’s decorated with dark chocolate antlers and a red nose made of white chocolate. Added together, we found this dessert to be rich, moist, tasty, and overall decadent! Click here to read our full review of the Reindeer Peppermint Mousse! Filet Mignon with Macaroni and Cheese from Steakhouse 71 We’ve been shouting from the rooftops over how impressed we’ve been with Steakhouse 71 since it first opened in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. We went back for lunch (honestly we would go back every week if we could) and we were able to order an entree off of the DINNER menu: the 6 oz Filet Mignon. We paired it with their Macaroni & Cheese with Applewood-smoked Bacon and Jalapeño. 6-oz Filet Mignon with Mac & Cheese; a winning combo! Note that there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to order a dinner item off of their lunch menu, so be sure to check with your server once you arrive! We were super pleased with our lunch, however — both the Filet and the Mac & Cheese were delicious! Click here to read our full review of our recent trip to Steakhouse 71! The Worst Everything Donut from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Alas, not everything we eat in Disney World is a winner. For the month of December, we’re starting our “worst” list at one of our favorite new sweet spots in Disney World: Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew. While there are plenty of donuts we’ve loved throughout 2021 from this location, their Everything Donut is not one of them. This is a classic glazed donut (yum) topped with Boursin buttercream, everything bagel seasoning (which typically includes salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, and garlic), and freshly chopped chives. Wait…wait? Everything Donut Sweet and savory combo snacks can often be runaway hits, but that wasn’t the case with the Everything Donut. Perhaps if it was with a plain donut it would have worked better! It’s available for $6.50. Click here to read our full review of the Everything Donut! Peppermint Mousse from The Artist’s Palette While the Reindeer Peppermint Mousse was one of our favorite things we ate in the month of December, this Peppermint Mousse from The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa was one of our least favorite! At first glance, this beautiful dessert looks like it’ll be a hit… Beautiful on the outside… …but once we took a bit, things took a turn south. The gloss on top as well as the filling had more of a jelly-like texture that we didn’t particularly enjoy, and the presentation was a letdown when you consider how pretty this treat was on the outside. …not so beautiful on the inside. This seasonal treat was available for $5.99! Click here to read our full review of the Peppermint Mousse! Moana Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s Another item that totally lost us on the filling was the Moana Cupcake, which you could find at either Capt. Cook’s or Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This treat is a chocolate cupcake with morello cherry, buttercream icing, and chocolate Moana décor. Moana Cupcake The key ingredient here are those morello cherries — we say ‘cherries’ because there were SEVERAL when we bit into the cupcake. They had a very tart flavor to them, which oddly made this cupcake more sour than sweet. Cherries galore This limited-time treat was available in the month of December for $6. Click here to read our full review of the Moana Cupcake! Playful Penguin Cupcake from World Premiere Food Court While the previous two treats got some points knocked off for their filling, our final entry on the worst things we ate in December got points deducted for having no filling whatsoever! The Playful Penguin Cupcake at World Premiere Food Court certainly looks adorable and tasty at first glance, but this Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting turned out to be a big disappointment. Playful Penguin Cupcake While we totally appreciated the fact that there was more thought put into this than your standard vanilla or chocolate cupcake, the strong flavor of Red Velvet and Peppermint left us wondering how many people would actually be fans of this dessert! It would have probably gotten way more brownie points from us if the Cream Cheese Buttercream frosting continued as a filling! This limited-time treat is available for $5.49. Click here to read our full review of the Playful Penguin Cupcake! That’s a wrap on the best and worst things we ate in Disney World for the final month of 2021! Be sure to follow along throughout 2022 as we continue to bring you the latest food news and updates, as well as our thoughts on what the best and worst things there are to try across the parks and resorts! 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! 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Oh, DOLE Whip, beautiful DOLE Whip, how we love thee, let us count the ways… . We love you so much Whether you’re classic pineapple or part of a delicious float or watermelon or lemon and lime, or well, ANYTHING that is considered a DOLE Whip, you will always be one of our favorite things to eat at Disney World. But now, we’re having our minds BLOWN because we’re mixing up our very own DOLE Whip creations. Say what?!?! Typhoon Lagoon reopened today and with that reopening came a SLEW of DOLE Whip snacks, including an old fave, the Hei Hei Cone, as well as the new Montunui Island Twist. But more importantly, guests now have the opportunity to make their own DOLE Whip combinations — and the possibilities are endless! Snack Shack Menu You have a wide variety of flavors to choose from for your DOLE Whip work of art: mango, lime, raspberry, and pineapple. AND you can even add El Jimador Silver Tequila, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, or Plantation Original Dark Rum to give your creation a little extra kick. So we got a Pineapple and Raspberry DOLE Whip Swirl with Tequila. It’s for science, y’all! BOOZY DOLE Whip Okay, so when we tried the Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl earlier, we couldn’t really taste the alcohol. However, with THIS DOLE Whip Swirl, we could ABSOLUTELY taste the tequila. And we will warn you — this isn’t the BEST tequila you’re ever going to have. It is pretty strong, maybe even a bit TOO much for some guests. Can’t go wrong with a swirl With that being said, though, we do think this snack is a better bang for your buck because you CAN taste the alcohol. We also feel like the swirl is a better way to enjoy DOLE Whip flavors over the Hei Hei Cone and the Montunui Island Twist, which are also both available here. It comes in a cup, so you don’t have as much of a melting problem like you do with the cones. Isn’t it beautiful? The raspberry and pineapple are a wonderful combination, although you can mix and match whatever flavors you want! So if making your own DOLE Whip treat is on your list of things to do at Disney World, head on over to the Snack Shack at Typhoon Lagoon to get started! You can grab a standard DOLE Whip or DOLE Whip Swirl here for $4.99 or you can have one with booze for $11 or $12. And we’ll be trying out all the new snacks and drinks at Typhoon Lagoon, so stay tuned for more reviews. Here Are 10 Dole Whip Flavor Combos You Need to Try 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. Do you have plans to visit Typhoon Lagoon during your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Don't Mind Us, We're Just Making Our Own Dole Whip Creations At Disney World! 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. Some Disney parks foods are so iconic that they’re basically their own characters at this point. One of our favorite views! Behold, the Mickey waffle. This irresistible sweet treat has become a staple at the Disney Parks! We can’t get enough of these waffles, so much so that we learned how to make them at home! If you love Mickey waffles as much as we do, you’re gonna want to check out this new line that just landed in the Disney Parks! We’ve been spotting Mickey Waffle merch all over the place lately! From Loungeflys, to ears, to spirit jerseys, everything is getting a Mickey Waffle makeover! Today, we spotted the Waffle Spirit Jersey in Star Traders at Magic Kingdom! WDW Waffle Spirit Jersey This spirit jersey has a waffle font, and is covered in little Mickey waffles that look good enough to eat! Here’s the front of the spirit jersey. Did someone say all Waffle Everything? We need to stop staring at this Spirit Jersey before we get hungry! If you can’t make it to the parks, not to worry! There are waffle items available now on shopDisney! You can get the Spirit Jersey we just found at the parks for $74.99! Buy the Waffle Spirit Jersey online here! We were so excited to find it today, and it’s a great addition to the waffle-mania we’ve been seeing at Disney World! We also spotted these Waffle Minnie Ears not long ago. Mickey Waffle Ears They are also waffle-scented and you can grab them online and in the parks for $39.99. Click here to buy the Waffle Minnie Ears! And of course, Disney had to release a Waffle Loungefly Backpack to complete the look for Mickey waffle backpack This Loungefly wallet is also available on shopDisney for $16.99! ©Disney Waffles have taken over Disney World, and we’re okay with it! You can grab the Waffle Loungefly Wallet here! Even if you can’t make it to the parks, you can still be decked out in head-to-toe waffles! Disney World Waffle-mania We’re always keeping track of all the new merchandise released at the Disney parks, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Click here to see what we thought when we first SMELLED these Disney World Ears! 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 gonna get anything from this Mickey Waffle collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: One of the Smelliest Spirit Jerseys Has Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been VERY busy over the last couple of weeks with a lot of guests heading into the parks for the holiday season. Main Street Crowds If you’re ringing in the new year by visiting Mickey and the gang at Disney, make sure you know which rides, attractions, and hotels will be closed during your vacation! Here’s a complete list of the refurbishments that are scheduled to happen next week in Disney World. Let’s check out the Magic Kingdom refurbishments first. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is continuing its long closure throughout next week. This attraction does not have a reopening date yet. Fantasyland Station of the Walt Disney World Railroad It closed for some refurbishments and also because of the construction over in Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON attraction, which interrupted the train tracks there. Construction on TRON We don’t know when the TRON: Lightcycle Run construction will finish up, but we’re expecting the railroad to be closed at least until that time. Click Here to See an Update on the TRON: Lightcycle Run Construction Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest — a popular roller coaster — is closing for a long refurbishment from January 4th, 2022, through mid-April, 2022. Expedition Everest As far as we know, this closure is just for scheduled maintenance on the ride. But we’re wondering if Disney might finally fix the giant yeti animatronic on the ride, which was originally supposed to swing down and reach for the guests as they rode past. For a long time, the yeti has just remained stationary, with flashing lights making it seem like he’s moving. Finding Nemo: The Musical Finding Nemo: The Musical is also still closed in this park, and we learned that this show will return sometime in 2022 (although we don’t have a specific date yet). 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, and it will keep some fan-favorite songs from the original show. Click Here for the Most Recent Update on What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom EPCOT 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. Souk-al-Magreb is closed This gift shop is scheduled to reopen on February 6th, 2022. Click Here to See the Latest News from EPCOT (Including a Dragon Sighting?) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Two long-term closures are continuing into the new year in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid show is still closed, and it doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid The nighttime show Fantasmic! is also still not open yet. We don’t have a specific date for its return yet, but we know that it’ll come back sometime in 2022. We have also learned that this popular show will look a little different when it reopens. We miss you, Fantasmic! We’ll keep an eye out for those return dates and let you know as soon as we hear! Click Here to Learn About One Hollywood Studios Ride That’s Having a ROUGH Time Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort The only Disney World hotel that is still fully closed is Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. This hotel is reopening on March 31st, 2022. All-Star Sports Resort If you’re hoping to stay at All-Star Sports, you can book your reservations now. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Some DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa are closed right now. Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World Disney is adding new pull-out beds to these rooms. Disney World Hotel Pool Closures (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge) A couple of pools at Disney World hotels will be closing this week. 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. 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. Flippin’ Fins 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 for the Latest News from Disney World Hotels, Including a Limited-Time DOLE Whip Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon will reopen this coming week, on January 2nd, 2022. This water park will have some big menu changes and new snacks when it reopens! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! When Typhoon Lagoon reopens, Disney’s other water park, Blizzard Beach, will close for refurbishments. Blizzard Beach The last day of operation for Blizzard Beach before its refurbishment will be January 1st, 2022. Click Here to See the New Snacks (Including New DOLE Whips) Coming to 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 See a Construction Update on Two Upcoming EPCOT Attractions 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! 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We don’t know about you, but we get super excited when new snacks arrive at Disney World. NEW FOODS TO EAT! What’s not to love? We’re eating some new snacks at Typhoon Lagoon! If those snacks just happen to be boozy, well, bonus points! And let’s face it, Disney World comes up with some cool and unique alcoholic offerings for adults, like a caramel apple cider, pineapple wine, and a fun martini flight! Today, we’re trying a boozy DOLE Whip drink, and, yes, we’re THRILLED! So the drink is the Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl, and there are already two words in this drink that we LOVE — habanero and lime! This is a new signature cocktail made with Dole Whip Mango and Lime, El Jimador Silver Tequila, Habanero-Lime flavoring, Sprite, and Lime-Chili Rim. However, when we visited, they were out of Mango, so we opted for Pineapple as an alternative. Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl Okay, so when we took the first sip, we were, well, SHOCKED. Because this doesn’t sound like it would work, but it’s surprisingly delicious! We do have a tip, though — wait until the DOLE Whip melts and then mix it all up in the drink — the flavors blend better that way! How is this so good? The Habanero Lime flavoring is also surprisingly spicy, but not TOO much, so we thought it brought the perfect amount of heat. Lots of interesting flavors that just work We also LOVED the Chili Lime Salt on the rim because it accentuates that spiciness. So make sure you get a little of that salt in with each sip. It was not overly spicy, but we felt the heat just enough. Chili Lime Salt Rim The strongest flavor here, though, is the Lime, and we think that would probably still be the case with the Mango, as it was originally intended to be made. Overall, though, this drink has a great mix of sweet and heat. We will admit that we couldn’t really taste the Sprite or the Tequila. It doesn’t taste boozy But because this is so tart and spicy, it’s definitely not a drink for everyone — those with pickier tastes might just hate it. But what do we think? Well, we would TOTALLY get this again. There is a catch, though, if you want to try this unique beverage for yourself — it’s available at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, which just reopened TODAY — you’ll find it at the Snack Shack for $13. Also, be sure to try out some of the other DOLE Whip offerings here, including the Hei Hei Cone and the Montunui Island Twist, as well as a Create-Your-Own DOLE Whip option! We’ll be trying ALL the new 2022 snacks at Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned for more reviews! GLITTERY Dole Whip in Disney World? It’s More Delicious Than You’d Think! Read Our Review Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 favorite DOLE Whip flavor, snack, or beverage? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A NEW Spicy Dole Whip Cocktail at Disney World? Yes, Please! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve never visited Disney World’s water parks, you may have missed out on some delicious food! There’s more than just water rides here! At Blizzard Beach, we’ve previously eaten our fill of Edible Cookie Dough, Chocolate-Dipped Key Lime Pie, Bacon and Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dogs, and a whole bucket of ice cream (#sorrynosorry). But Blizzard Beach has closed for refurbishment. However, Typhoon Lagoon just reopened and WE NOW HAVE NEW SNACKS TO TRY! One of those snacks is the Montunui Island Twist, which is a brand new Dole Whip snack! So, OBVIOUSLY, we had to try it out because that’s what we do. It’s made with Dole Whip Lime soft-serve, edible flowers, and green sprinkles! Isn’t she beautiful? This new Dole Whip creation is MASSIVE! We found it to be even bigger than the Hei Hei cone (sold at the same location), so if you’re extra hungry, give the Montunui Island Twist a try! There is a ton of lime dole whip packed in there. We hereby award this cone the most beautiful snack we’ve ever tried The lime soft-serve tasted like the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the texture was both crunchy (from the sprinkles) and creamy. See that cute little pansy? It’s edible! Don’t worry, though, the flowers don’t have much of a taste. The sugar flowers were nice and crunchy, and we think that kids will LOVE them! Edible flowers? Yes, please! If you don’t mind a slightly tart flavor, you will probably enjoy this treat — especially after a busy day at the water park! This did NOT disappoint! Now let’s talk about the cone. The top of the cone was dipped in a mossy-looking green sugar. While this helped make the cone nice and sturdy, the flavor wasn’t our favorite. We found ourselves wanting to get past the dipped part of the cone to get to the actual waffle cone. By the time we ate our way to the waffle cone, it was a little soggy, though! That sugary stuff was a little weird… You can find the Montunui Island Twist at the Snack Shack for $5.29. And while you’re there, don’t forget that you can also pick up the Hei Hei Cone, which has made its glorious return! You’ll also find other delicious Dole Whip snacks at Snack Shack, including make-your-own Dole Whip snacks and BOOZY Dole Whip treats. So it might be worth a visit to a Disney World water park if you’re a Dole Whip fan like we are! LOVED! We’re trying a bunch of the new treats at Typhoon Lagoon, so stay tuned for more reviews! Two Words: Fried Cheese. Read Our Review Of 50s Prime Time Cafe 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. Will you be visiting Typhoon Lagoon at Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: One of Disney World's PRETTIEST Snacks is Sold at an UNEXPECTED Location! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In this day and age, everyone seems to have subscriptions to multiple streaming platforms. Cord-cutting has typically saved folks money overall, but with the number of subscription services available, things can get out of hand fast! ©Disney We wanted to make sure you were covered just in case you have already binge-watched all the episodes of “The Mandalorian‘‘ and “Loki,” and wanted to put Disney+ on hold for a little while. We will be going over how to cancel your subscription to Disney+. We are going to be breaking this down based on how you signed up for Disney+ that way you know EXACTLY where to go. Let’s get into it! Signed Up on the Disney+ Website The first place you will want to go is to the main Disney+ website and log in. Please note that you must do this in a web browser and not within the mobile application. Be sure to log in on a computer and not through the mobile application. The next step will be to select the profile that you normally use to watch. Select your profile and make sure it’s not the Kid’s profile. Once you are officially in you will see the home screen where it shows you a selection of all the movies and tv shows available to watch. You will then go to the top right of your window and hover over your avatar. It will present a drop-down menu where you will then click on “Account.” Once you see the drop-down click on Account. Once you are in the account menu you will see a section that says “Subscription”. You will want to click on whatever Disney+ subscription you have chosen. It will be right above your billing history. If you are a monthly subscriber select “Disney+ (monthly)” You will then come to a page where you will see your payment method, next billing date, and your last payment. At the very bottom, you will see where you can click to cancel your subscription. Click “Cancel Subscription” to move forward with the cancellation. Click on cancel subscription It will finally ask you why you are canceling. Once you select the reason it will then ask you one final time if you wish to cancel and if you click and confirm to cancel that will take care of it. You will be able to enjoy the subscription until the end of the current billing cycle. Please note that since there is no contract involved you can cancel and restart your subscription to Disney+ at any time without consequences. Click Here To Check Out The 10 Best Food and Wine Planning Tips! Signed Up for Disney+ Through Apple on the iTunes Store This next option will help you if you have subscribed to Disney+ through the Apple iTunes store within the mobile application. You will first want to open your settings on your Apple device. Once you are in your settings tap on your name at the top of your settings. Tap on your name at the top Once you have done this it will bring you to the next page showing your personal account information. You will find “Subscriptions” underneath the “Payment & Shipping.” Tap on “Subscriptions. Tap on “Subscriptions” You will now see a list of everything that you subscribed for through Apple. You should see Disney+ on this list. If you do click on it. Once you do it will show you what type of subscription you currently have as well as when that subscription renews. You will see “Cancel Subscription” at the bottom of this page and should click on that if you want to move forward with the cancellation. Take a Look at the New Projections On Cinderellas Castle for the 50th Anniversary! Signed Up For Disney+ through Google Play Store Next up is the Google Play Store. You can do this through the mobile application so you will not need to go through a web browser. You will first want to open the Google Play App Store. You will then tap on your profile icon. Click on your icon at the top right. ©Lifewire Once this has been done you will select “Payments & subscriptions.” Tap “Payments & subscriptions” ©Lifewire Finally, you will see “Subscriptions” which will take you to a list where you should see Disney+. This is where you will cancel your subscription. Tap “Subscriptions” to find your Disney+ subscription ©Lifewire Pro-Tip: If you are canceling your Disney+ account and have a lot of time left on your subscription you can also request a refund through the Apple iTunes store or the Google Play Store. Click Here to Get a First Look at All the New 50th Anniversary Merchandise! Signed Up for Disney+ Through the Roku Channel Store If you have subscribed to Disney+ through your Roku Channel Store you will want to start the cancellation process by clicking the Home button on your Roku remote. Click the home button ©Roku After you have clicked the Home button you will then want to highlight the Disney+ channel that you see on the screen. You will navigate to it by using the directional pad in the center of the remote. Once you have highlighted it you will then click the Star button on the Roku remote. This will open your options menu. Click the Star button to open the options menu ©Business Insider Once you have done this you will then find yourself within the menu to manage your subscription. Select and click on “Manage subscription” to move forward. Select “Manage subscriptions” ©Cloudwards You will then see the page where you can cancel your Disney+ subscription. Here you will select and click “Cancel subscription.” Click “Cancel subscription” ©Cloudwards It will then take you to a screen where it confirms you want to cancel Disney+ and advises you how long you will have access to it before it is canceled. To move forward you will want to click on “Cancel subscription” again. You will need to click “Cancel subscription” again ©Cloudwards The last page you will see is the confirmation that it was canceled and the length of time you have left to use the channel. Cancellation Confirmation ©Cloudwards Be sure to not close out of anything until you see this confirmation. If you do not see it then it likely means that you have not fully canceled the subscription. Click Here To Check Out The BEST Disney-Themed After School Snacks Signed Up for Disney+ Through Amazon If you signed up for Disney+ through Amazon you will want to make sure you do the cancellation process through a laptop or computer on a web browser and not on the mobile application. The next thing you will want to do is visit the Amazon website and make sure you are logged in. Once you are logged in you will see at the top right a menu item called “Account & Lists.” You will want to hover over this menu and select “Memberships & Subscriptions.” Select “Memberships & Subscriptions” On the next page, you will see a list of all your subscriptions through Amazon and will select “Manage Subscription” next to the Disney+ subscription. Once you have done this you will select the link under “Advance Controls.” This will take you to the main subscription page where you can cancel the subscription. Click Here To Check Out This AMAZING Haunted Mansion Airbnb Pro-Tips Knowing HOW to cancel is only part of the process. You will want to ensure that you also have a handle on a few more items. The first being, if you did a yearly subscription to Disney+ it will default to let you use the subscription until the end of that year. If you wish to cancel immediately and get a refund you will have to follow the customer service steps that are associated with however you signed up. ©Disney+ The other pro-tip is to make sure that you understand just because you are canceling your Disney+ subscription does NOT mean you are canceling your Disney account. This also works the other way. If you find yourself canceling your Disney account completely it will not delete or cancel your Disney+ subscription. These two operate exclusively from each other. ©Disney || Bob Chapek We hope this helped you find your way through the myriad of options to canceling a Disney+ Subscription. As always we will keep you posted on all things Disney so stay tuned here! Marvel Fans, Are You Sitting Down? Here’s a FULL List of the New Marvel Shows Coming To Disney+! 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! 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We love almost ALL Disney Food, which is why it’s in our NAME! But we’ll have to admit that we definitely have our favorites. Snack Shack From the Carrot Cake Cookie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Kakamora Float at Magic Kingdom to the Caramel Popcorn at EPCOT, we’ve watched as some of these faves and come and gone, so we’ll always celebrate the return of a favorite (and at least most DO end up returning eventually!). And today, one of those snacks we adore has finally reappeared again! YAY! As we previously reported, Disney World’s water park, Typhoon Lagoon, has reopened! And with it, that means MORE DISNEY WORLD food. That includes one of our must-have snacks, the Hei Hei Cone. One of the reasons we love it so much is that it looks like Hei Hei from Moana! We love that silly chicken! Just LOOK at it! The Hei Hei Cone is back!!! This wonderful DOLE Whip snack features a blue cone, pineapple soft serve, raspberry soft serve, sugar “eye” pieces,” and a sour candy “comb.” We’ll just give you a spoiler now — this one is STILL a DFB fave! The raspberry and pineapple just go so well together and is still one of our favorite Dole Whip combos. We love Hei Hei and we love this cone! It’s also the perfect serving size — you get a good amount of Dole Whip on top of the cone, but not so much that you can’t eat it before it melts all over you. But we do have to talk about the cone. It WAS tasty, but it started getting really soft and squishy while we were eating it, so we had to speed eat the whole thing to keep from making a massive mess (#sorrynotsorry). The eyes aren’t those gross sugar buttons you sometimes get on Disney World themed desserts like this. They weren’t sickeningly sweet and even added a nice crunch to everything. And that sour candy strip? DELICIOUS. It just adds that extra bit of tart and completes the treat. He’s looking at us! If you’re having a craving to try this one out for yourself, we got it at the Snack Shack for $5.29. And you’ll find some other delicious DOLE Whip creations here, too — you can even build your own tropical-flavored work of art with flavors that include mango, lime, pineapple, and raspberry. If you’re feeling extra adventurous (and you’re over the age of 21), you can make your snack boozy by adding tequila, coconut rum, or dark rum. We’ll be covering all the new snacks at Typhoon Lagoon, so stay tuned for more reviews! Pizza In Disney World With TOO MUCH Cheese?! Read Our Review! 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 tried the Hei Hei Cone? What did you think about it? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Returning Disney World Snack is Worth Trekking to a Water Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In the past few weeks, we’ve gotten used to seeing some HUGE crowds in Disney World! Main Street on New Year’s The holiday season is typically super busy in Disney World, and the parks have definitely been noticeably people-y in recent weeks. But even though it’s been busy overall, we did notice a few surprisingly empty places in Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday. And that trend continued in another park today! We headed out to EPCOT this morning to see how things are looking now that the holidays have officially passed. Spaceship Earth The park opened at 9:30AM this morning and we headed right to World Showcase to check out the pavilions post-holiday. And we were shocked (and a little delighted, honestly) to find that most of the pavilions were nearly EMPTY! Look at ALLL the Empty Space in Mexico! As expected, there was somewhat of a crowd in Norway, with people lined up to ride Frozen Ever After. But once we made our way through to the China Pavilion, we found more deserted space! An Empty China Pavilion By the time we made our way around to the Germany Pavilion, the park had been open for about an hour, but there were still hardly any guests to be found. Plenty of Room in Germany! Not even the delicious smells coming from our beloved Karamell-Küche was enough to bring in a crowd! Karamell-Küche All to Ourselves! There is still some holiday decor up, like the Christmas tree in the American Adventure Pavilion. But it looks pretty lonely there without any guests to admire it! Christmas Tree in The American Adventure Pavilion It was a perfect morning to check out the details in each of the pavilions and take plenty of pictures with the limited crowds! Morocco Pavilion Can you guess which pavilion was actually fairly busy this morning, while the rest of the World Showcase was empty? If you said the France Pavilion, you’re a winner! Ah, There’s Everyone! We’ll continue to be on the lookout for updates at each of the Disney World parks now that the holiday season is over, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Who Actually Owns the World Showcase Pavilions 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. Which World Showcase pavilion is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Can You Guess Which Spot was Surprisingly EMPTY This Morning in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy New Year! Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs New year, new month, and new Gideon’s Bakehouse treats! This Disney Springs spot releases unique cookies, coffees, and art every month of the year, and we just found what the January goodies are gonna be! Gideon’s monthly treats are only available for a limited time, and some of the merchandise is super limited, so keep reading to see what you can expect for January! January’s Gideon’s goodies are all about bananas! All of the treats have something banana or banana-influenced in them, and the new character they introduced this month looks VERY familiar. The first January Gideon’s item is the Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie! It’s a vanilla bean cookie infused with bananas, chocolate chips, candied walnuts, and finely chopped banana chips! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The next item is for all of the coffee lovers out there! This Banana Nitro Cold Brew is made with real bananas! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse If you love these banana treats so much that you need your whole house to smell like them, then you’re in luck! Gideon’s is also releasing a Banana Bread Cookie Candle! Due to a shipping issue, these won’t be in store until next week, but they’re available online now! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The Art Director over at Gideon’s, @mr.eyes.art, also creates amazing characters for their releases, and this character is reminding us of a certain Imagineer and Disney Legend! Meet Dr. Tobias Brimstone! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Dr. Tobias Brimstone? Legendary Imagineer, Joe Rohde? Same difference. This character even features Joe Rohde’s iconic earring! If you want a unique way to commemorate Joe Rohde, this print is available online now! Get them fast, though! They only made 100 and they’re all signed by the artist, so these are gonna go quick. We love a good Joe Rohde tribute! ©Orlando Sentinel If you’re looking for another way to own that awesome Joe Rohde art, then check out this t-shirt! It features the illustration of Dr. Tobias Brimstone on the back, and has a skull from one of his expeditions on the front! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse This shirt is available in store and online! Those are all of the January items that have been announced at Gideon’s so far! We’re always staying up to date on all of the latest Disney parks news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see what Gideon’s Holiday Treats looked like! 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 gonna try all of the new banana-inspired treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post The Latest Gideon's Bakehouse Character in Disney Springs Looks Very Familiar... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know that a lot of parents want their kids to experience the magic of Disney World, sometimes as soon as possible! So beautiful! Some parents choose to bring their baby to Disney right after they’re born (hey, they get free admission til age three, right?) Newborns need a BUNCH of stuff on a daily basis, and even more when you bring them to Disney World, so we’re here to help you figure out what to bring. Let’s take a look at everything you’ll need for your newborn in Disney World! Packing List: For the heat: It is HOT in Disney World many days out of the year, and since newborns have a hard time regulating their own body temperatures, there’s a few items you want to make sure you have while going around the parks! A sun shade or weather cover For your stroller, to keep your baby in the shade Sunscreen (sunscreen powder works REALLY well for delicate babies with no need to slather them in greasy Coppertone each day!) UV protection clothing A hat or visor Got to keep their face out of the sun! A clip-on fan for your stroller These will help cool your newborn down in that hot Florida sun. This was the BIGGEST recommendation we’d make if you plan to take a small child to Disney World. Also bring Batteries for the clip on fans! You don’t want your fan to die on a warm day. Gotta be prepared for those really sunny days! For the bathroom: Diapers Bring the GOOD ones you usually use, this is not the time to try a new brand in case they don’t work out! (FYI the Baby Care Centers at Disney World stock Huggies brand.) Bring MORE than you think you’ll need! You can also ship diapers (and other supplies) to the hotel so you don’t have to travel with it, but these days we highly recommend using a grocery delivery service like Instacart or Amazon to deliver the diapers to your hotel! However, still bring enough diapers to last at least two days in case something goes wrong with the delivery! Don’t forget swim diapers if you plan to take your new bundle of joy in the pool with you! Baby wipes you use regularly Pack extra. LOTS extra. Trust us, you’ll use em. A changing pad If you’re OK with just putting baby on the changing tables in the restrooms, go for it. If you prefer something padded or cleaner, bring a foldable changing pad of your own to lay down. Creams, lotions, or soaps you use regularly We don’t want your baby to have a reaction to a soap or lotion it’s not used to! Even if your baby doesn’t often need diaper cream, we recommend keeping a tube of your preferred brand handy. Heat+moist conditions=rashes. Be prepared to help baby’s tender areas. The Tangled Bathrooms are some of our favorites! For feeding: Formula (if you use it) Formula singles may be easier to travel around the parks with Depending on the brand you use, you can also have pre-mixed bottles of formula delivered to your hotel. These are more expensive, but they can be super useful since they’re so convenient! Bottles Also bring bottle cleaning supplies Some supplies we’ve found useful include a camp sink to put into the bathroom sinks, baby dishwashing soap, a bottle brush, and a drying rack. Other nursing supplies If you’re a mom who pumps, you’re need to bring a portable breast pump, pumping supplies and bottles, and cleaning supplies. (We preferred a manual pump over a bulky electric one for use on the go) Breastfeeding covers. (Disney is typically a billion degrees and humid, so we preferred thin muslin blankets for this) Even babies need to accessorize with Mickey! For wearing: Extra clothing Bring more than you think you’ll need, you never know what could go wrong! Storage bags for dirty clothes/whatever else you may need to store can also come in handy Your own laundry detergent If you need to wash clothes, that way you know your newborn won’t have a reaction to a new detergent. (FYI, your baby wash you’re packing to wash baby doubles as a great mild detergent on the go!) It could also make sense to book accommodations with laundry facilities in your room if possible, it will make things MUCH easier if you need to do a load of wash! Many Disney Vacation Club rooms typically offer an in-room washer/dryer. All standard Disney hotels offer laundry room options, if needed. Blankets Light blankets like muslin blankets are useful to help babies regulate their body temps and keep sun off. Blankets can also be used for breastfeeding, as mentioned above. Rainbow Mickey Onesie For medical needs (better safe than sorry!): Thermometer Just in case you need to make sure your baby is feeling healthy! Babies can get sick on the drop of a hat, so be prepared. Medicine Any over the counter medicine you usually use Kid-friendly medicine (and dosing syringes too! Most pharmacies will give you a few for free if you ask!) Any medications your baby is taking First Aid Center For transporting: Stroller Bring your own stroller or rent a good one from a company around Disney World. In this instance, we don’t recommend Disney World’s strollers that you can rent. Those strollers are better for bigger kids, not newborns that need more support. Baby carriers / front carriers or wraps A stroller baby loves at home might not work at Disney, so have a backup method for carrying your newborn around! Keep in mind, body carriers can get you (and baby) incredibly hot in the heat, so be mindful of that. Stroller identifier Don’t let your stroller get lost in the sea of strollers when you park it somewhere! You can use tags or even battery-powered small string lights to attach to your stroller to make it easy to spot, because a lot of strollers look alike. Extra stroller caddies Great for holding everyone’s drink cups and extra storage! (We MISS this convenience once our kids outgrew stroller age!) Stroller rain cover It rains regularly in Disney World, so you’ll want to be able to keep your baby dry! All-purpose stroller backpack This is no time for clunky diaper bags! Bonus, when baby gets bigger, these still make fantastic park bags for a family! Over the door/hanging organizer Great way to keep stuff sorted in your hotel room You don’t want to be rummaging around in a suitcase when you need something quickly There is a lot of stuff you’ll need, so it’s better to keep it organized A Mickey Balloon also works as an identifier! For keeping baby happy: Pacifier (if your baby takes one) A clip or attachment so your baby doesn’t drop the pacifier But even with the clip, bring EXTRA pacifiers, because they WILL inevitably fall on the ground! Bubbles Great distractions for babies and will possibly stop their tears in a pinch! (Keep in mind newborns will likely just sleep, eat, sleep, repeat. Plus, their eyesight is just starting to develop once born, but bubbles are fun if you want a distraction.) Plus, they’re bubbles, who doesn’t love bubbles? Spidey bubbles Another thing you should know about is that baby care centers are available in all 4 Disney theme parks and are complimentary! They have private nursing rooms with rocking chairs, changing room with tables and a women’s restroom, a feeding area with highchairs, a kitchen with a microwave and sink, a main room with a television, table and seating, and on-site shop offering basic baby needs in case you forgot something! You can buy baby medicine and other essentials You can see their locations on either My Disney Experience, the Disney website, or a good ol fashioned paper map! But you can always ask a Cast Member for help finding them! Baby Care Center Basically what we’re saying is pack ANYTHING you use at home that you think you MIGHT need while on vacation. It’s better to be safe than sorry! This isn’t the trip you’re getting by with packing light. Also, make sure you pack your expectations. A trip with a newborn will NEVER go exactly how you plan for it to, so remain flexible — it will make things so much more enjoyable! Expect lots of pauses for baby naps, feeding, changing, etc. And you *might* want to consider bringing a grandparent or two along to help or maybe allow you to get some alone time! This is your vacation, too! Magical! That is our ultimate packing list if you’re traveling to Disney World with a newborn! Think this is crazy? It gets challenging in a totally different way with many different must-pack items for a toddler! Come to think of it, maybe we should do one on pre-teens, teens, and even your 20-something grown kids too. We hope this helps alleviate some stress while you’re planning your vacation AND while you’re on your vacation! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney tips and tricks! Click here to read the lessons we learned the hard way when taking a baby 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. Do you have any other suggestions for our list? Let us know in the comments! The post The Ultimate Packing List for Newborns in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World has been a HUGE celebration! 50th Anniversary Castle We’ve already seen so many new things in the parks for the 50th celebration, including exclusive foods, merchandise, and nighttime spectaculars! Disney World even got its own holiday to celebrate the anniversary. It’s been a huge 18-month celebration, and even though it started back in October, there are still new things popping up around the parks! Everything tastes better when you’re drinking it out of a Disney cup. Even water is more exciting when you’re drinking it out of something this sparkly! Today, we spotted this Pink 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler, and it’s basically a Disney disco ball you can drink out of. New Tumbler! We’ve seen other 50th Anniversary Starbucks tumblers before, like this classy black and gold one! SO pretty! But if you’re looking for a flashier piece of drink ware to celebrate 50 years of Disney World, then this new cup is for you! One one side it has the Starbucks logo. Starbucks Logo The other side has the 50th anniversary logo! 50th Anniversary Logo This cup is a great way to commemorate the 50th anniversary! We originally found it at World of Disney in Disney Springs, but it’s also available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Pink 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler We’re always staying up to date on all of the latest Disney parks news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see all of the 50th Anniversary Merch you can get ONLINE! 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 gonna get this Sparkly Starbucks Tumbler? Let us know in the comments! The post Warning! You Might Need Sunglasses to Look at Disney World's New 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has FINALLY reopened! After being closed since the parks initially shut down in March of 2020, Typhoon Lagoon is reopening today. Blizzard Beach Water Park reopened in March of 2021, but has now closed again for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon has reopened! Disney recently announced Typhoon’s reopening along with some new snacks at the park, including the return of one of our favorite Dole Whip creations! We’re here at Typhoon Lagoon to check out everything new and returning at the park, ready to take on the wave pool and some delicious food, so come along with us! Entering the Water Park We’re back! We’re back! We can’t believe we get to go into Typhoon Lagoon after almost 2 years. When we drove there early this morning, though, we saw the road sign still showed it as closed. Sign still indicates it’s closed But it’s not! And when we got to the parking lot, we noticed about 4 1/2 rows of cars were already parked before us. Parking lot this morning Walking into the park, though, we also saw a pretty solid number of guests in line to buy tickets. Line for tickets We also saw a pretty solid number of guests entering the park, too. Guests entering the park And let’s just say, today’s weather is PERFECT for a water park. Surf report Once we were inside the park, we noticed that some guests had already taken to the water! Health and Safety Like everywhere at Disney World, all guests ages 2 and up must wear a mask while indoors. If you forget your mask, you can grab a free one outside the bathrooms. Masks available outside bathrooms Just look for the sign indicating Disney World’s mask policy and you’ll see the masks in an attached basket. Attractions In case you hadn’t noticed, Typhoon Lagoon — like just about everything at Disney World — has a fun theme. The setting is that of a tropical island paradise that got hit by a typhoon that ended up slinging all kinds of ships, surfboards, submarines, and more onto the island. A typhoon left a lot of abandoned ships on the island And at its center is Miss Tilly! Miss Tilly overlooks everything at Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is home to North America’s largest wave pool! It’s so big, you can even learn to surf in it. Typhoon Lagoon’s surf pool One of the most thrilling slides here is the Crush ’n’ Gusher, which is a coaster-like raft ride with fun dips and turns. Humunga Kowabunga has closed body slides that drops you 5 stories in the dark! Little ones can play at Ketchakiddee Creek, which has a water playground with small water slides, water cannons, and more. Castaway Creek is the park’s lazy river. It goes around the entirety of Typhoon Lagoon, through shady grottoes and thundering waterfalls! Castaway Creek As you can see, the creek was pretty chill this morning — very few guests were there when we visited. Dining If you need to know what time snack spots open, there’s a handy board available giving you all the hours you’ll need. Dining Times Board Snack Shack There are some new snacks to check out at Typhoon Lagoon! Disney announced that there is a selection of new Dole Whips at Snack Shack, including the flavors pineapple, mango, lime, and raspberry. And, you can add tequila, coconut rum, or dark rum to your Dole Whip if you’re 21 or older. ©Disney There are also 2 new Moana character cones at the park, including the return of the Hei Hei cone that we love soooo much! ©Disney The Snack Shack will also have the Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl, which is a new signature cocktail with spicy habanero, sweet mango, and tangy lime flavors! ©Disney Another new offering over here are Walt’s Chili Nachos, which is a twist on the popular chili we’ve seen around Disney World for the 50th anniversary. This has Walt Disney’s beloved chili recipe with house-fried tortillas, cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream and jalapeño. Happy Landings At Happy Landings, you can get the new EARidescent Ice Dream Cone! ©Disney This is a birthday cake-flavored soft-serve swirl in a white chocolate-dipped cone with EARidescent sprinkles for the 50th anniversary. Main Change Over at Main Change, you can find a Walt Disney World Popcorn Bucket featuring the park landmarks and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. You can also grab a 50th Anniversary Refillable Mug, which is available at all dining locations and features celebratory Disney Water Parks-inspired artwork that pays tribute to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” ©Disney Stay tuned, because we’ll be trying these new treats and continuing to update this post with our reviews! We’ll be continuously updating this post as we check out the reopening of Typhoon Lagoon, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn about the menu changes and price increases in 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. 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Disney World trips can take a lot of planning and preparation. Welcome to Disney World! You have to buy tickets and make park pass reservations, book a hotel, sort out transportation, schedule dining reservations, and more. And, while you may think you’re completely ready for your trip, with everything packed in your suitcase and ready to go, there is one more thing you should make sure to do before your trip! It’s important to practice using My Disney Experience BEFORE your trip! My Disney Experience is a mobile app that is an online planning tool for your Disney World vacation. You can use the app to do so many things — like make dining reservations, check wait times, and access your PhotoPass pictures. The My Disney Experience App ©Disney Mobile Order You can also place Mobile Orders through My Disney Experience. This feature can be a huge time saver in Disney World, and it’s also the only way to order food at some quick service locations around the parks! Mobile Order is exactly what it sounds like — you place a food order through your phone, pay, then go pick it up when it’s ready. “We’re Preparing Your Order” It can be found in multiple places on My Disney Experience. First, you can hit the plus sign in the middle of the bar on the bottom of your screen. This will bring up several options, one of which is “Order Food.” From there, you can choose the restaurant you want to order from and an arrival window for you to pick up your order. You can see which restaurants actually offer Mobile Order here, and take a look at the menus, so you know which places you can and can’t order food from! ©Disney You can also go to the 3 lines on the very right of the bar on the bottom of your screen — this will take you to a screen with more features. Under “Mobile Food Orders” you can view any orders you currently have, or you can select “Create New Order” to place a new one. ©Disney And, if you know the restaurant you want to order from, you can also just search the restaurant in the app and then Mobile Order from there by selecting the “Order Food” button listed on the restaurant’s page. My Disney Experience Screenshot We would suggest creating a couple practice orders so you can get a hang of how it works before using it in the parks. That way you know what you’re doing when it’s time to order food in an environment that’s probably a bit more high energy. Table Service To Go Screenshot Link MagicBands Another important thing to do is link your MagicBands to My Disney Experience if you haven’t already, that way you don’t have to stress about doing it right before you’re trying to scan into the parks or for a Lightning Lane! You can also set up MagicMobile to use as your ticket instead of or in addition to your MagicBand. This is used only through your phone and works just like a MagicBand, allowing you to scan into the parks and your hotel room, even if your phone is dead! MagicMobile ©Disney Disney Genie Perhaps the MOST important thing you should practice doing on the app before your trip is using Disney Genie! Genie is a free planning tool that’s now a part of My Disney Experience and can create a personalized itinerary for your trip. Once you have your tickets, you can play around with Genie before your trip and set up your plans. You can select your highest priority attractions, restaurants, and entertainment for your trip, that way Genie can try its best to add them into your plans. ©Disney You can also choose your interests, like Princesses, thrill rides, character dining, and more — this will give Genie a better idea of what you’re interested in and allow it to make more informed suggestions for you. And, you can enter any height restrictions or disability information, that way Genie won’t give you suggestions for things that you or someone in your group can’t ride. ©Disney Once you’ve filled out this information, Genie will create an itinerary for you and it will appear in the “My Day” tab. If there are any dining reservations available for the Table Service restaurants you’ve indicated that you want to dine at, you can make those reservations right through Genie! ©Disney You can also then add on another park to your day if you plan on park hopping and even include what time you’ll hop to the park and how long you’ll stay there. ©Disney Tip Board This is a good way to get familiar with Genie before your trip. Check out the “Tip Board” tab as well to see what suggestions Genie is giving you already, and remove items you know you’re not interested in. It’s a good idea to put in your interests and basic plan information before your trip, because you want Genie to be able to make suggestions for you as soon as your park day starts, not half an hour later! ©Disney Genie+ Through Genie you can also buy Genie+, which is the system that’s replaced FastPass+ at Disney World. It’s $15 per day, per person and gives you the ability to make reservations for the Lightning Lanes (old FastPass lanes) of 46 attractions around the parks. If you purchase Genie+ in advance, you have to purchase it for every day of your trip. If you only want to use Genie+ on some of the days of your trip, you will need to wait and buy it on the actual day you want to use it. ©Disney Map And, make sure to check out the other features on My Disney Experience like the map, which can show you wait times, where restaurants are located, and more. The home screen (which you can get to by clicking the little house at the bottom left of your screen) is also a great place to find useful info like park hours, entertainment showtimes, and guides to what’s new in the parks. ©Disney || It will even show you where the restrooms are! Overall, it’s important to familiarize yourself with My Disney Experience before your trip to try and alleviate a little bit of stress on your vacation. It can be a lot to struggle to use the app while surrounded by thousands of people in a high energy environment, so the more you familiarize yourself, the less stressful it should be! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, tips, and info. Click here to learn more about Disney Genie All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you used the free Genie planning tool yet? 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Happy New Year, everyone! January is the time for new beginnings, so what better way to kick off the year than with some exciting FOOD news?! Back in October, Disney World celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The occasion called for a TON of new foods and treats, like the Sparkling Sunshine drink and The Mickey Mouse Dome Cake. But the fun doesn’t stop there! New year, new treats! Recently, Disney teased some new 50th Anniversary snacks on Instagram that we HAVE to talk about! According to @disneyparks on Instagram, a sweet new dessert is coming soon to the Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom! Guests will be able to dig into this NEW version of a fan-favorite Mickey-shaped treat, called the 50th Anniversary Cinnamon Roll on January 10th. ©Disney This isn’t the only new snack you can expect to find, though! Disney shared this mysterious post on Instagram, meaning there are at least EIGHT more 50th Anniversary treats coming soon! Any predictions, anyone? We have our money on a cupcake of some kind. Disney loves their cupcakes, after all. ©Disney We’ll be sure to check these new treats out as SOON as they arrive in Disney World, and in the meantime, we’ll keep our eyes out for more food reveals. Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Review: Why Pink Chicken is Totally NOT a Bad Thing in EPCOT 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 are YOU looking forward to trying in Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW 50th Anniversary Treats are Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Time to plan that Disney World vacation, y’all! WAHOO! Art of Animation Disney World has a few different resort options for ya — ranging from value, moderate, deluxe, and SUPER deluxe. (Okay, there’s not ACTUALLY a super-deluxe option. There are villas, which feel like the same thing, but that’s a topic for a different day.) Today we’re going to explore the different pros and cons of staying at a Disney World value resort. (Spoiler Alert: You’re still going to have to make the ULTIMATE decision on whether these are the best resort options for you and your travel party, so don’t expect an answer one way or another. We’re just here to *guide* you a little.) Before we dive in, let’s talk about what a value resort *IS*, exactly. Disney’s value resorts are…well…they’re actually pretty self-explanatory. They’re going to be your more affordable option when it comes to choosing a Disney Resort. (Don’t worry — we’ll definitely add that as one of the “pros” later on.) All-Star Sports Entrance Disney’s value resorts include Disney’s All-Star Resorts — Sports, Music, and Movies — Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. All-Star Music Resort Okay, you’re caught up now. Let’s get into the meat of this, shall we? Pro: Disney Skyliner Access If you decide to stay at Disney’s Art of Animation or Disney’s Pop Century Resort, you’ll have direct access to the newest mode of transportation to-and-from some of the parks, the Disney Skyliner. Skyliner Station for Art of Animation The Disney Skyliner is a gondola lift system that takes resort guests — who are staying at one of the hotels on the Skyliner route — to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. Disney Skyliner If you’re wanting to utilize this transportation system (which can really be a lot of fun — as long as the wait times aren’t too wild and you’re not afraid of heights), then Art of Animation and Pop Century will be your most affordable Skyliner route options. NEWS: The Skyliner Will CLOSE for a Short Refurbishment in Disney World Next Year Con: Transportation Wait Times Can Be Steep Yes, the Skyliner is great and all, but when it comes to the OTHER modes of complimentary resort transportation (we’re looking at YOU, Disney buses), expect wait times to get pretty steep here. In particular, if you’re staying at one of the All-Star resorts and you’re trying to take a bus back from the Magic Kingdom at the very end of the day, then you might be waiting in line to return to your room for a very, very long time. Resort busses get the job done! Value resorts have a LOT of rooms — which is great! That means they can accommodate a lot of guests who are wanting to save money on their resort stay so they can invest *more* of their time and money in the parks. We’re on our way! But that also means a LOT of value resort guests are planning on starting their day at park rope drop (AKA: RIGHT before the parks open) and finish their day after the fireworks (AKA: park closing). So expect to see some high wait times at the very beginning and very end of the day for value resort transportation. Learn more about Walt Disney World transportation HERE! Pro: Food Court Dining The value resorts have a good array of quick-service options that stay open pretty late. (The *staying open later* aspect is a REALLY good thing, considering it’s difficult to find Disney restaurants that stay open after 10 PM nowadays.) Feeding guests! Here’s the quick rundown of the different dining options available at each of the value resorts: Disney’s Art of Animation: Landscape of Flavors — open 7AM – 11PM Disney’s Pop Century Resort: Everything POP Shopping and Dining — open 7AM – 11PM Disney’s All-Star Sports: End Zone Food Court (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) Disney’s All-Star Music: Intermission Food Court — open 7AM – 11PM Disney’s All-Star Movies: Disney’s World Premiere Food Court — open 7AM – 11PM Everything POP! The food court-style caters to a variety of different palates and picky eaters alike. Review: Landscape of Flavors at Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort! Con: Food Court Dining You’re not going to find any fancy-schmancy fine dining at the value resorts. World Premiere Food Court These food courts will FEED you, and you won’t have to break the bank with the different options available, but are you going to eat *the best food ever* at these places? No. Expect to find standard options like pizzas, pastas, and burgers. Basically, theme park foods. (Although, every now and then, these food courts surprise us with a fun seasonal dessert offering that we’ve just GOT to try!) It’s not bad food by any means, but it is also nothing particularly special. Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake from 2019! If you want a signature or table service dining experience, you’ll have to book a reservation at another resort, one of the Disney Parks, or over at Disney Springs. Learn about the best Disney World restaurants HERE! Pro: LOTS of Disney Theming! Moderate and deluxe resorts are known for their subtle take on Disney-theming. And then there are the value resorts that are anything BUT subtle. SIMBA! We’re talking Disney characters and BRIGHT colors out the whazoo! These characters are especially prominent over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, where you can stay in rooms directly themed around animated classics like The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, or Cars. Lion King Suite If you want your kiddos to stay in rooms based on their favorite animated film characters, then these may be the right choice for you! The BEST of the BEST Disney World Pools, According to You! Con: Potential Of Being A Little *Too* Busy Remember what we said before about the value resorts being able to hold a lot of guests? Sometimes this can become more of a *con* rather than a *pro*. Lobby in Art of Animation Big school groups who are traveling for sports, band, and choir events will typically take advantage of the value resorts’ cheaper prices and larger room quantities, meaning you might be staying at a resort with a WHOLE bunch of excited (read: LOUD!) kids and teens. Hi, Ariel! Nothing wrong with the extra commotion — unless you’re trying to sleep and the school groups are still running up and down the hallways or staying up giggling in their rooms next door. (Those hotel walls are paper-thin, folks!) This isn’t always the case, but do keep in mind that it COULD be the case. Even without the big groups, these resorts can get loud anyway since they’re one of the more popular places to stay for families with younger kiddos. 3 Super Weird Things We Bring To Disney World — And Maybe You Should Too? Pro: Great Place To Swim The Day Away The Disney theming at these value resorts isn’t limited to the rooms; the pools also capture that Disney character whimsy! Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Over at Art of Animation, you can dive into The Big Blue Pool — which is the BIGGEST pool on Disney property! You can swim in the Cozy Cone or the Flippin’ Fins Pools here, too! All of the value resorts have themed pools like these, based around movies like The Three Caballeros and Fantasia. Or, over at All-Star Sports, you’ll have pools themed around…well…SPORTS! All-Star Movies Fantasia Pool Along with the pools themselves, there are also poolside activities you can participate in — like shirt tie-dyeing (for a small fee), Movies Under the Stars, and trivia competitions. The GROOVIEST Pool in Disney World Has Reopened! Con: Hotel Quality Is Pretty Standard Listen, the colorful characters are a LOT of fun, and the Cast Members here are great and helpful — but, at the end of the day, these resorts will provide you with a very standard hotel stay. (Maybe even less so, since there’s no complimentary breakfast included.) Standard Room Don’t book a room at a value resort thinking that it’s the ONLY Disney option you can afford. You can also look into Good Neighbor Hotels, which can sometimes be even CHEAPER than the Disney value resort stays! Swan and Dolphin Resorts Good Neighbor Hotels have very similar benefits to the Disney-owned resorts — including complimentary bus transportation to-and-from the parks and Early Theme Park Hours access. Some of the nicer Good Neighbor hotels offer perks BETTER than many Disney owned hotels, though you’re missing out on that Disney-owned aspect. Check out the 9 Absolute LIES about Disney Hotels HERE! Pro: Price (Of Course) Alright, it’s about time we state the obvious here. If you want to stay in a Disney-owned resort, these rooms aren’t going to be nearly as pricey as the moderate and deluxe resorts. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Most value resorts range from $100 to $200 per night while moderate resorts are priced at $200 and up. And don’t even get us started on the price of deluxe resorts! Those swanky rooms can run around $500 and up per night. (When we say *and up*, we mean WAY up.) The pool at Pop Century Yes, $100-$200 per night is still a pricey endeavor, but Disney World itself is an expensive destination. So just keep these hotel price ranges in mind as you continue budgeting for your upcoming vacation. Everything That’s Included When You Stay at a Disney World Hotel Con: Price?? Wait, what? Didn’t we JUST say that the value resorts are going to be your more affordable option? Yes. However, there’s a little bit of a catch. The cheapest options here are going to be your standard rooms, which sleep up to 4 people comfortably. The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort If you’re needing more room, you’re going to need to look into a suite. Depending on when you’re visiting and which resort you’re staying at, suites can range from $400 to $700+ per night. If you book a family suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, expect the higher end of the suite pricing. Fort Wilderness Cabin ©Disney It may be more beneficial for you and your travel party to look into the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, instead. Depending on the time of year, these prices range from $300-$500 per night. So, while you’re busy comparing prices, check and see if the Fort Wilderness cabins might be a cheaper option than the value family suites. We’re Eatin’ Barbecue and a Massive Sundae in a HAT at Trail’s End in Disney World! Click HERE for our full review! So what do you think? Do the pros outweigh the cons, or vice-versa? Now that you know all the nitty-gritty, you can continue planning away! Let’s learn more about the moderate resorts now! (AKA: What are their MAJOR problems?) Click HERE to find out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you stayed at a Disney value resort before? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments below! The post The PROS And CONS Of Staying At Disney World's Value Resorts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can get quite busy during the holidays when everyone wants to check out the holidays decorations and holiday treats. Crowds For over 20 years, there’s been a busy season in December during which some particularly large groups visited Disney World and added to the holiday crowds. All of that is changing in 2021, and 2022 might look quite different in Disney World. Let’s get into it! What busy season? So exactly what busy season are we talking about? The Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships. From 1997 to 2020, this event would take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in early to mid-December, an otherwise quiet time of year in Disney World, bringing approximately 10,000 young athletes to compete. Pop Warner Merch This event was historically well attended, with large groups of young athletes traveling for the event. For example, in 2019 Pop Warner ran from December 7 to December 14 and brought athletes from over 64 national football teams and 400 cheer squads. That’s a LOT of cheerleaders. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex When these young athletes would congregate at Disney World for these competition events, families would also make the journey to cheer on their young ones and to make a family vacation out of the event. When combined with the holiday crowds, this busy season was known for making Disney World even more crowded than usual. How the Pop Warner Super Bowl could have affected your Disney World trip. What did it look like? If you happened to visit during this busy time, you’d likely encounter LOTS of extra crowds filled with big groups. Many of the athletes stayed at Value Resort hotels like Pop Century, Art of Animation, or All-Star Movies, Music, and Sports, which also meant busier resorts and less room availability. This would especially impact people with smaller hotel budgets. Disney’s Pop Century Resort In the parks, it wasn’t unusual to have a large group of cheerleaders or football players in front of you in line, and big groups crowding the walkways. Just lookout for a stylish big group sporting bows and you’ll know they’re cheerleaders! Crowds Large groups meant big crowds and longer ride queues, and sometimes one of the parks would close early for a private, after-hours event. It’s always a good idea to check Disney World park hours before visiting! Disney’s Hollywood Studios There was also typically an increase in some transportation wait times with the big groups of student-athletes. It was common to have to wait longer for open spots on buses, the Monorail, or the Skyliner. Bus Transportation Basically, you could expect to see large groups taking up a lot of Disney World space. The ultimate list of Disney World dates you need to know before you go! How will this affect 2022? In January 2021, Pop Warner announced that they’re switching to partner with Universal Orlando Resort and Florida Citrus Sports, so moving forward this busy season will no longer be a major part of Disney World! Of course, these athletes could also visit Disney World, but they’ll be much closer to Universal Orlando. Magic Kingdom This could mean that ride queues might stay relatively reasonable and transportation might not be as crowded. We’ll take a more low-key holiday season in Disney World any day. The Holidays have arrived in Hollywood! You might also have an easier time getting a Value Resort hotel reservation in December, and it will likely be a bit less crowded than in past years. It also wasn’t uncommon for these teams to have meetings, run-throughs, or rehearsals in the large open spaces between buildings. So if your family traditionally stays at All-Star Sport, you won’t get those free cheerleading shows as often. All-Star Sports Still, this might also encourage guests who would otherwise avoid this time to visit, so it’s possible that things might just even out! Still, it might be worth it to take advantage of the end of this busy Disney World season. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World planning news! The LEAST crowded times to visit 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! 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