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It’s hard to believe 2021 is already coming to an end, and what a year it’s been! We know many of you at home can’t join us in-person for New Year’s Eve this year, but we didn’t want that to stand in the way of you ringing in the new year with some Disney magic. So we’re bringing our festive countdown fireworks straight to everyone with a LIVE broadcast of the New Year’s Eve “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks beginning Friday, Dec. 31 at 11:48 p.m., ET. 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. Where did the holidays go? Seriously, it’s like we blinked and we’re suddenly at the end of 2021. Valentine’s Day will be here soon! Gone are the days of eating an inordinate amount of peppermint-flavored things, staring at all the beautiful Disney World holiday decor, and wearing our Santa Mickey Cookie Ears. Now, it’s time to get ready for the first holiday of 2022 — Valentine’s Day! And shopDisney is ready! That’s right. The first of Disney’s Valentine’s Day merchandise is already available online. And they’re two adorable plushes of the most iconic couple EVER — Mickey and Minnie. The Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Plush features Mickey looking very dapper in a plaid bowtie and hat. ©Disney He’s all dressed up for the special occasion! You can grab him now for $24.99 or $16 with any other purchase! Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Plush And Mickey’s best gal, Minnie, is getting in on the action, too. The Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Day Plush has her best Valentine’s Day dress on with a furry vest with hearts on it. ©Disney She’s even wearing a plaid bow that matches Mickey’s hat and bowtie! You can get Minnie now for $24.99 or$16 with any other purchase! And yes, if you buy both plushes, you can get them for $16 each! Click Here To Buy The Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Day Plush We’re sure this is just the first of MANY Valentine’s Day items we’ll be seeing, so we’ll keep an eye out and let you know when new merchandise drops! 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. How will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post New Disney Valentine's Day Plushes Have Arrived Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sweet dishes are fun and savory dishes are nice, but it takes guests with an adventurous spirit to try a bite with some spice! At Disney Festival of Holidays, Cook Andrew Zibble has just the dish for those adventurers — his signature Nashville Hot Turkey Slider with dill pickle. “The inspiration came from me and […]View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States has cause many things to change around the country. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign Travel restrictions were put into place, select people are advised not to travel, and places like Universal Orlando Resort have reinstated their mask policies. Florida has repeatedly broken its own record for the number of positive cases in the state, and Orange County, where Disney World is located, has seen their testing positivity rate increase significantly. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have new recommendations when it comes to cruises. The CDC is advising people against going on cruises regardless of their vaccination status, according to CNBC. This comes as cruises have seen a surge of COVID-19 cases on ships as the Omicron variant continues to spread. ©Disney According to CNBC, the CDC also increased its travel warning for cruises to the highest level as the agency investigates dozens of ships that have had COVID-19 outbreaks. Disney Cruise Cruise ships in United States waters have reported around 5,000 COVID cases to the CDC between December 15th and 29th. The numbers are significantly higher compared to the first two weeks of December, when only 162 cases were reported. Disney Cruise Line The CDC also said that “It is especially important that travelers who are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, regardless of vaccination status.” Disney Cruise COVID-19 transmits easily between people in close quarters, like on cruise ships, the CDC said. There is a high chance of catching the virus on a cruise even if you are vaccinated and have had a booster shot, according to CNBC. Triton’s on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship Right now, Disney Cruise Line requires all guests who are vaccine-eligible to be fully vaccinated at the time of sailing. This will be required for all guests ages 5 and up starting on January 13th, 2022. Guests who aren’t vaccine-eligible because of age have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken between 3 days and 24 hours before the day they set sail. Disney Fantasy atrium Cases of COVID-19 have reached an all time high in the United States. Over 300,000 daily new cases were reported as a 7-day average as of Wednesday, according to CNBC. That’s up 82% compared to last week. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on COVID-19 as it pertains to travel and tourism. Click here to see more about the current COVID-19 situation in Florida Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post People Should “Avoid Cruise Travel” According to the CDC first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever wondered how a silverback gorilla celebrates his 41st birthday, look no further! Gino, a beloved silverback and leader of the western lowland gorilla family troop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where nature holds the greatest magic of all, had a birthday celebration fit for a king! View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for airports, including Orlando International Airport, and considering the crowds we’ve seen at Disney World, many guests have flown through there recently. Orlando International Airport However large crowds, combined with the continuing concern over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, have created complications for this travel season. Over Christmas Eve, we began to see thousands of flights getting canceled, with more than 700 either arriving into or departing from the U.S.. And even two days after Christmas, thousands more flights were canceled, and it seems that this trend is continuing into the New Year. According to WESH, JetBlue has now canceled 1,280 flights from today through January 13th due to crew members falling ill from COVID-19. Airport Crowds over Thanksgiving A JetBlue spokesperson emailed a statement to Reuters that said: “We expect the number of COVID cases in the northeast — where most of our crewmembers are based — to continue to surge for the next week or two. This means there is a high likelihood of additional cancellations until case counts start to come down.” Orlando International Airport This is also the time of year when winter weather can affect flights, so these two factors combined could result in more canceled flights. If you are flying to Disney World, we suggest you keep a close eye on your flight status to make sure there haven’t been any cancelations or delays that could affect your trip. We also recommend arriving early at the airport so you have plenty of time to park (if necessary) and get through security during crowded times. Orlando International Airport And if for some reason your flight does get canceled, don’t panic. We’ve put together a guide of what you should do in case that happens. And we’ll continue to monitor the situation, so please keep checking back with us. Here’s What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled 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. Has your upcoming flight to or from Disney World been affected by these recent cancellations? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: JetBlue Set to Cancel 1,280 Flights in the Coming Days first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After a TWO-year hiatus, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is officially set to return to the parks from January 5th to 9th, 2022! Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals This year, the race weekend is themed after Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and runners will be racing their way through the parks to earn medals featuring their favorite characters dressed in their EARidescent-best! And, what would running a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon be worth if you didn’t have something to show off all your hard work, right? Well, get ready because runDisney has shared a sneak peek at some of the merchandise you’ll be able to purchase at the expo! If you’ve ever participated in a runDisney race weekend, then you probably know that you can usually find A LOT of specialty merchandise when you’re shopping around the expo at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. And, this year will be no different! Runners will once again be able to pick up the famous “I Did It!” shirts for each race distance, and there will even be a brand new runDisney Spirit Jersey that features Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy running across the back in their 50th-anniversary outfits. ©Disney Prefer something that will remind you of the entire weekend and not just an individual race? Well, it looks like there will also be Marathon Weekend tank tops, long-sleeve shirts, jackets, and hats to choose from! ©Disney And, there are even a few accessories and items that you’ll likely use over and over again in the collection including a Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend MagicBand and mug… ©Disney …plus an ornament and the popular runDisney car magnets for each race distance. ©Disney These items will be available at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports during the runDisney Expo which is set to open on January 5th from 10AM to 8PM, January 6th from 12PM to 6PM, January 7th from 10AM to 7PM, and January 8th from 11AM to 3PM. Just keep in mind that many of these items often sell out over the course of the race weekend, so planning to stop by sooner than later will give you a better chance at securing all the merchandise that you want! We’ll continue to bring you all the latest runDisney updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! DATES Have Been Announced for 2022 and 2023 runDisney Races in Disney World! Click HERE to Learn More! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 participated in a runDisney race weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post You’ll Need to RUN to Earn Disney World’s Newest 50th Anniversary Collection (Literally!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Disney World Annual Passholder can come with its share of perks. Annual Passholder Those perks include free merchandise, discounts on Disney hotels, and even discounts on food! And now one more perk will soon return for passholders — the bonus reservations perk. The bonus reservations perk allows Annual Passholders to make park pass reservations on select dates at select theme parks that do not count as a reservation hold (meaning it doesn’t count against the number of park pass reservations each specific pass is limited to). But with the parks being so busy over the holiday season, this perk hasn’t been available for a while — usually, the bonus reservation is for parks on dates where Disney expects lower crowd levels. Annual Pass However, with the holidays coming to an end, that perk is about to return. According to Disney World’s park pass reservations calendar, Annual Passholders can make bonus reservations on January 5th for Disney’s Animal Kingdom and January 6th for EPCOT. ©Disney So if you’re an Annual Passholder, be sure to check out those dates to get your bonus park pass reservations! We also want to point out that Annual Pass sales are still currently on hold, and we’re monitoring the situation and will let you know when they become available again. 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. Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Annual Passholder ✨BONUS✨ Reservations Added for January 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. **This post contains SPOILERS for Spider-Man: No Way Home** Marvel has been cranking out content this year! Hawkeye series billboard We got WandaVision, Loki, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, and, of course, Spider Man: No Way Home. One of the most anticipated movies of the year, Spider-Man has made a huge impact at the box office and created a ton of excitement among the Marvel community. If you’ve seen the movie, and want some awesome new merchandise to show off your fandom, we’ve got a bunch of items for you to check out! Again, some of the merchandise in this post has spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home, so turn back now if you haven’t seen the movie yet!! Now, let’s take a look! First up, check out this LEGO Spider-Man at the Sanctum Workshop set! It has Peter Parker, Dr. Strange, Wong, and MJ all hanging out in the Sanctum Sanctorum’s basement, like they do in No Way Home. ©Disney You can get this set on shopDisney for $39.99. Click here to get the Sanctum Workshop LEGO set! Next, if you’re a big Daredevil fan, you can grab this Matt Murdock T-Shirt! In case you didn’t know, he’s a really good lawyer. ©Disney This shirt is also customizable — you can get it for adults in short sleeve for $24.99 and in long sleeve for $29.99, or for kids in short sleeve for $19.99. Click here to get the Matt Murdock T-Shirt! For those who can’t decide which Spider-Man they like the best, you can have all 3 on one shirt! Get the Spider-Men shirt in blue, black, or white. ©Disney This shirt also comes in different styles — adults can get it in short sleeve for $24.99 and in long sleeve for $29.99, or kids can get it in short sleeve for $19.99. Just maybe wait to wear it until the movie has been out for a little longer, so you don’t spoil it for others! Click here to get the Spider-Men shirt! If you’re looking for a new backpack, grab this No Way Home backpack from shopDisney! ©Disney Styled like Spider-Man’s suit, you can get this backpack for $29.99. Click here to get the Spider-Man backpack! Are you a pin collector? You should get this set of 5 metal based and enamel Spider-Man pins! They even include Dr. Strange and Spider-Man in his black and gold inside out suit. ©Amazon This is an Amazon exclusive that you can get for $24.99! Click here to get the Spider-Man pin set! And, Ned deserves some love, too! You can get his No Way Home Funko Pop! on sale right now. ©Amazon Usually $11.99, Ned is currently on sale for $8.78. Click here to get the Ned Funko Pop! If you want to rep 3 different Spider-Man looks on your feet, check out this set of 3 Spider-Man socks. ©Amazon You can have a different look depending on what kind of spidey mood you’re in! Get the set of 3 for $15.99. Click here for the Spider-Man: No Way Home sock set! All of the villains were one of the most exciting things about No Way Home! So, rep them with this Spider-Man and Foes T-shirt. ©Amazon The shirt features Sandman, Electro, Doc Oak, Green Goblin, and Lizard as well as Spider-Man for $22.99. Click here to get the Spider-Man and Foes T-shirt! Peter Parker’s black and gold inside out suit was seen in No Way Home, too, and it’s an awesome look, if we do say so ourselves! You can get the Funko Pop! figure featuring the suit right now at Target. ©Target Grab the figure with its super unique look for $11.99. Click here to get the black and gold suit Spider-Man Funko Pop! If you want to show your support and loyalty to Peter Parker, you can also get this You Rock Peter Parker T-shirt! ©Target The shirt is normally $29.99, but is on sale right now for $18.98. Click here to get the You Rock Peter Parker shirt! Finally, check out this really cool Spider-Man tank top breaking down the hero’s suit! ©Target This is a juniors shirt that you can get on sale right now for $18.98, normally $29.99. Click here to get the juniors Spider-Man tank top! There ya go — a TON of merchandise to show your love to all things Spider-Man: No Way Home. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise and updates! Click here to see the NEW Spider-Man: No Way Home meet and greet in Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Spider-Man is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 11 Awesome 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Items You Can Get Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time to ring in the new year in Disney World! Fireworks If you’re looking for more to do in Magic Kingdom then get your special New Year’s Magic Shot, Magic Kingdom will be closing later than usual at 1AM on both December 30th and the 31st, and now we just noticed that a number of restaurants will be closing later than usual! On December 30th and 31st, several Magic Kingdom restaurants will close late, including both counter and table service spots! These quick service restaurants will now close at 8PM: Golden Oak Outpost Prince Eric’s Village Market Tortuga Tavern Westward Ho Refreshments Tortuga Tavern At 9PM, these Magic Kingdom restaurants will close: Gaston’s Tavern Cheshire Café Cheshire Cafe These Magic Kingdom quick service spots will close at 10PM: Columbia Harbour House The Friar’s Nook The Lunching Pad Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Aloha Isle Aloha Isle Refreshments At 11PM, several quick service spots will close: Liberty Square Market Pinocchio Village Haus Sunshine Tree Terrace Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Pinocchio Village Haus More quick service restaurants will close at 12AM: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Storybook Treats Frontierland Churro Cart Sleepy Hollow And finally, at 1AM, these restaurants will close along with Magic Kingdom: Casey’s Corner Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Main Street Bakery Casey’s Corner Table service restaurants will also be closing a bit later, with the following restaurants open until 10PM: Tony’s Town Square Restaurant The Crystal Palace Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Liberty Tree Tavern The Diamond Horseshoe Crystal Palace And these Magic Kingdom restaurants will be open until 11PM: Be Our Guest Restaurant Cinderella’s Royal Table The Plaza Restaurant The Plaza Restaurant So if you’re looking for a place to eat in Magic Kingdom on December 30th or the 31st, you’ve got lots of options! Keep reading DFB for more New Year’s news from Disney World! How to have a Disney New Year’s Eve from home! 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 in Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve? Tell us in the comments! The post Late Night Dining Will Be Available in Magic Kingdom Tonight and Tomorrow! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new cases of COVID-19 as the omicron variant drives extremely high infection levels in the industry hub of Florida. View the full article

It’s almost 2022, and Disney World is celebrating with more than just fireworks! It’s the holiday season! If you’re visiting Disney World for New Year’s Eve, you can ring in the New Year at a Disney World dance party, for free at House of Blues in Disney Springs, or even celebrate TWICE at Raglan Road! But if you’re looking for a special keepsake from your visit, check out what you can do for a limited time! Disney PhotoPass photographers are located all throughout Disney World, and they’re a great way to get a professional photo with a beautiful background. And if you take a special Magic Shot, you might find some fun additions in your photo. ©Disney PhotoPass Disney PhotoPass just shared the newest Magic Shot available in Disney World and it’s all about the New Year! This limited time Magic Shot adds sparkly gold and 2022 confetti to your photo! You can get this special photo through January 1st in all four Disney Parks. So if you’re visiting Disney World for New Year’s, you might want to take advantage of this limited time PhotoPass Magic Shot for a special souvenir! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Read more about the Disney PhotoPass service 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. Are you visiting Disney World for New Year’s? Tell us in the comments! The post Ring in the New Year in Disney World With a Special Magic Shot first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are less than a week away from our most magical race weekend of the season, the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, taking place Jan. 5 – 9, 2022. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort over the course of four unforgettable events and two endurance challenges, runners can look to […]View the full article

It’s no surprise that Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been BUSY this week. Tower of Terror In addition to the big crowds this week, a few rides have also gone down from time to time, adding even more excitement to the holiday chaos. Yesterday, Rise of the Resistance even had a 4-hour wait. One Hollywood Studios ride is down once again today, and Cast Members brought out some fun entertainment for guests! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been going through a tough time in Hollywood Studios lately, having closed for a good amount of time a few times this week. Temporarily Closed And it looks like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is once again temporarily closed in Hollywood Studios today. This has not been the best month for the roller coaster, considering it also closed in early December due to smoke. Closed again! In the My Disney Experience app, the ride is listed as closed, and you cannot book a Genie+ Lightning Lane at this time. ©Disney Cast Members brought out hula hoops for guests near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster for some fun while the ride is closed! There was lots of hula hooping until the next showing of Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage was about to begin. Hula Hoops! Cast Members also brought out free Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster stickers for guests in the area! Hi, Cast Members! Each sticker relates to the ride, including a guitar, a microphone, and some spicy license plates. Free stickers! At the time of writing, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is still closed, but we’ll be watching closely for more updates today! Stay tuned to DFB for more news straight from Disney World! 5 times Disney World made guests mad this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today? Tell us in the comments! The post One Hollywood Studios Ride Is Having a Rough Time This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last year, Bob Iger announced that he would be stepping down from his position as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images He remains Executive Chairman of the company until the end of 2021. Iger was the CEO of Disney for 15 years and had major accomplishments like acquiring Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm as well as opening Shanghai Disney Resort in China. Recently, the former CEO visited Disney World, and decided to share some appreciation for the cast members! This morning, Bob Iger tweeted about his recent trip to Disney World. He said he had just spent 3 days visiting the resort and was reminded of what makes him so proud of the company — the cast members! Take a look at his message below: Oh, Bob — what a sweet message! We, too, are super grateful to the cast members of Disney. They work so hard to make experiences magical for people. So, let’s follow in Bob’s footsteps and send a shoutout to all the amazing cast members of Disney! Cast Members Bob Iger will be replaced as Chairman of the Board of Disney by Susan Arnold, who has been on Disney’s board for 14 years. Iger recently gave a lengthy interview to CNBC, where he spoke about things like why Disney+ needs more content and why he made the decision to step down from Disney. Iger has also been spotted having some fun outside of the Disney universe — he recently gave the weather report on KABC Los Angeles! ©KABC/New York Times Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what former Disney CEO Bob Iger might be up to next 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 seen Bob Iger while you were at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Just Sent a Big Thank You to Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, thousands of flights have been getting canceled in the United States due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the weather. It’s busy at the airport On Christmas Eve, we saw over 3,000 flights canceled, and 3 days later, 2,000 more flights were canceled. This can really throw off your entire travel plans, so, what should you do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled? So, the first thing you should do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled is don’t panic! It’s going to be okay, we can figure out a new plan for how you’re getting to The Most Magical Place on Earth. Many things can be modified at Disney, it just takes a bit of rearranging. Orlando Airport It’s important to note that you should stay on top of checking your flight’s status so you can know as soon as possible if it gets canceled. It might be canceled before you even have to leave for the airport, saving you from driving all the way there just to find out you can’t get on your plane! And, you want to have as much time as you can to make rearrangements. Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds Also, make sure to check the cancelation policies for the airline you’re using. If your flight is canceled, you might be entitled to a refund for your ticket, and you can use that money to book another flight. But, each airline is different when it comes to how and when you will get that refund. Check your airline’s cancelation policy! If you’re at the airport already when your flight gets canceled, try and book a new flight as soon as possible. Get in line for the airline’s desk as soon as you find out the flight has been canceled because a lot of times these airlines are operating on a first-come, first-served basis. And, multitask while you’re in line. Call up your airline carrier as well — you may be able to figure out a new flight on the phone before you reach the front of the line. It also helps to do some research on other flights to save you and the ticket agent time once you’re able to talk to them. ©Orlando International Airport Now, let’s say you are able to book another flight that leaves that same day — great! You most likely don’t have to worry about rearranging tickets and hotels. But, if you can’t get a new flight until the next day or two, there will be more rearrangements that need to happen in regards to your Disney World vacation. Orlando Airport First, let’s talk about your hotel stay. Hopefully, you don’t have to cancel your entire stay, but if you do and you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, the cancellation policy varies depending on when you cancel. If you cancel your reservation 30 days before your arrival, you don’t have to worry about any cancellation fees and will get a refund. If you cancel 2 to 29 days before your arrival, you will be refunded, but charged a $200 cancellation fee. And, if you cancel 1 day out or you just don’t show up, you will be charged the full amount for the room. ©Disney Depending on what kind of reservation you made, you will either be able to cancel online or over the phone. Sign into your Disney Account and go to “My Reservations.” Your reservation should be listed and if it can be canceled online, there should be a link that says “Cancel Reservation.” If you don’t see this link, that means you have to call Disney to cancel. There should be a message telling you to call Disney at (407) 934-7639 to cancel. Grand Floridian If you don’t have to cancel your entire hotel stay and just need to modify your reservation, you can sometimes do this online depending on what kind of reservation you have. Sign into your Disney Account and go to “My Reservations” where there should be a link that says “Modify Reservation.” If you can’t do this online, you will have to call Disney at (407) 934-7639. Also, note that a change fee might apply. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Now, for your theme park tickets. If you need to move the days of your theme park tickets, the good news is that you can! You can modify your ticket up until midnight EST of the day before the first valid use date. There is no charge to modify your ticket UNLESS you choose dates that have higher ticket prices. Then, you will have to pay the difference. Don’t forget that you will also need to change your Park Pass reservations and the same parks you have reservations for might not be available, so make sure all of the days you plan to be in the parks have availability before you change your tickets! Park Pass Reservation availability ©Disney To change your tickets, just log in to your My Disney Experience account and go to “My Plans” on your web browser or click the three lines at the bottom right of your app. Then, go to “My Plans, Reservations and Tickets” on your web browser or “Tickets and Passes” on the app. Select the tickets you want to modify and select “Change Ticket.” Then, choose “Valid Ticket Dates” to change the dates of your tickets and pick the new first day of use for your tickets. If you wanted to cancel your tickets, you might be out of luck. Disney World tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Of course, you can still call Disney, chat with a Cast Member, and see what options there are. ©Disney Finally, here’s what to do if you need to make modifications to your dining reservation plans. You can cancel or modify your reservation online through My Disney Experience. Each restaurant at Disney World has its own cancellation policy, which should be provided to you in your email confirmation for the reservation. Restaurants will charge a per-person cancellation fee for reservations that cancel after the cancellation period or if you don’t show up. If you need to change or change or cancel a reservation within 24 hours of the reservation, the best way to do this is to call Disney at 407-WDW-DINE. ©Disney That’s what you should do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled. Remember, explaining the situation to a Cast Member may help when it comes to cancellation issues. But nothing is guaranteed. We hope this helps you with rearranging your plans if you have to, but hopefully you don’t have to! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and info. Click here to learn more about the current Park Pass reservation system at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had your flight to Disney World canceled? Let us know in the comments. The post What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s that? You’re tired of hearing about Disney Genie+ and all the extra upgrades that are gonna cost you $7 here and $15 there? Water for the win! Don’t worry, because I’m about to share some Disney World upgrades and perks that won’t cost a single penny. Check out our video below 30 Things That are Still FREE in Disney World! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know if you’re going on a 2022 Disney World vacation! The post DFB Video: 30 Things That are Still FREE in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ahh, Disney Genie+, the new paid version of FastPass that is taking Disneyland Resort and Disney World by storm, leaving some guests overwhelmed and confused. ©Disney The new system has multiple parts, different prices for different options, and a set of rules that you’ll have to learn in order to use it effectively. However, when used properly, it could likely save you a good bit of time during your day at the parks. So how is it on the most crowded days of the year? Does it still work? Is it worth it? We tested it out in Disney World. What Days Qualify As “Busy?” Okay, first we need to discuss what qualifies as a “busy” day in Disney World. (It can honestly feel like every day is a busy day if you plan it wrong!) For the purposes of this post, we’re discussing those massive crowd days that you get during the holiday season. The last two weeks of the year tend to be the most crowded time to visit the parks. Those holiday crowds can be brutal! So for our experiment, we tested out Genie+ a few days before Christmas, as well as on in the days following Christmas. The day after Christmas was a little bit busier crowd-wise, so that posed a few more challenges, but in general, they’re both days where you may consider spending the $15 per ticket per day, JUST to avoid some of the ridiculously high wait times. What Should You Know When Buying Genie+? On busy days throughout the year (could also include holiday weekends and Spring Break), you should know the basics of buying Genie+ ahead of time so that you’re prepared. Before your trip, you can add Genie+ to your entire ticket at once. If you wish to purchase it for individual days (and not all of them), you can buy it in the My Disney Experience app starting at midnight on that day. ©Disney If you’re purchasing day-of, we recommend purchasing well before 7AM. Why? Because that 7AM time window is important and you’ll want to be ready to knock out your tasks ASAP. Why is 7AM Important? If you’re coming to Disney World on one of those particularly busy days, you’ll definitely want to be on top of things for Genie+. At 7AM, Disney Resort hotel guests can purchase their Individual Attraction Selections (IAS) for the day and ALL guests can make their first Genie+ selection of the day. And those things go FAST! Popular rides will disappear quickly! Off-site guests will have to wait until park opening time to purchase Individual Attraction Selection rides, which gives hotel guests a distinct advantage. On busy days, we’ve seen options like Rise of the Resistance sell out before off-site guests even got the chance to buy. As soon as 7AM hits, people start booking up those popular rides. If you wait even a few minutes, you might get stuck with that 6PM pass for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train instead of the 10AM one. Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane But for Genie+ attractions, it’s a bit more of a free-for-all. Since all guests can make their first choice at 7AM, you’ll want to go into that time with a plan. Know exactly what you want to prioritize — is it a certain ride or do you want to get the earliest pass possible? We recommend listing your favorite rides in order of importance and booking them that way. And remember, you’ve got to be quick: there were sometimes where we’d click on a Genie+ Lightning Lane time of 9:35AM but by the time the app loaded, it was backed up to 11AM. Seconds make a big difference! Lightning Lanes are the new FastPass lines In the case of the app glitching at 7AM, we were still able to get our first selections in. For example, the app glitched on us first thing in the morning, but we were able to book Kilimanjaro Safaris with a return time of 9AM-10AM instead of 8AM-9PM. Which Rides Are Most Popular? There are some rides and attractions that you’ll definitely want to prioritize when booking your Genie+ selections. At Hollywood Studios, we noticed that Slinky Dog Dash was the first to go, while options like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway followed shortly after. (Keep in mind that Runaway Railway is usually an IAS, but has been moved temporarily to the Genie+ category for the holiday season.) Jungle Cruise Lightning Lane Over at Magic Kingdom, Jungle Cruise and Peter Pan’s Flight have been pretty popular because both have incredibly high average wait times during the holidays. The “Magic Kingdom Mountains” will also likely be harder to book because they’re popular, along with Haunted Mansion. At EPCOT, you’ll want to prioritize Frozen Ever After (which is usually an IAS but is on Genie+ for the holidays) and Soarin. Animal Kingdom’s most popular options are Expedition Everest (also usually an IAS), Na’vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris. Expedition Everest For those popular rides, it may be helpful to toggle back and forth between screens when searching for return times for those popular rides. For example, Expedition Everest was showing a return time of 3:30PM at around 11AM the day we visited the parks. After toggling between screens, we were able to find a return time for 12PM. So is it Worth it to Use Genie+ During the Holidays? First, you’ll need to note the cost of Genie+ and make sure that it’s in your budget. Keep in mind that it’s $15 per ticket, per day, so a family of four would pay $300 extra to have Genie+ over the course of 5 days. In the non-busy season, we typically recommend buying Genie+ day by day since it’s not as necessary for EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. However, during the holidays, it may be beneficial to use Genie+ at all four parks — the wait times are high everywhere! It may be helpful! If you decide to pay for Genie+, you’ll need to be diligent about using the system properly. Make sure that you’re up at 7AM to do your first bookings, and as soon as you scan into your Lightning Lane, hop on your phone and work on booking the next one. You’ll also want to be well-versed in the 120-minute rule (click here if you don’t know what that is!). Make sure you’re refreshing the app! During the holidays, it’s likely that the popular rides will be gone quickly, but you’ll want to keep refreshing. Throughout the day, we saw several fan-favorite options come back to Genie+, likely because other guests canceled their selections. If something you want isn’t available, just keep checking! You’ll want to be diligent. All in all, Genie+ seemed to save us time since the lines were so long, but it will take up some of your time. You’ll need to be up early and you’ll spend some time on your phone throughout the day, finagling to get your next reservation. Disney Genie+ can be a big help if you use it right! So there’s our full report of Genie+ during the holidays! We’ll keep testing out the system as they make changes, and we’ll keep you updated on everything happening in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See What Christmas Break Crowds Were Like! 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 Genie+ in Disney World yet? 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Orlando’s theme parks had a big year even while coping with a global crisis or two. Attractions debuted, returned from hiatus, celebrated birthdays and shifted the ways we experience them. Here are some big moments of 2021. View the full article

This Christmas morning, as many families around the world gathered to open presents and enjoy time together, I got an unexpected present: a positive COVID-19 test. Still, I'm counting my blessings. View the full article

Inspired by Lord Henry Mystic’s adventures around the world, there has been an exciting makeover at the Explorer’s Club Restaurant at Hong Kong Disneyland, which now features a semi-buffet serving format with exquisite ingredients from different countries and cultures, as well as an exhibition of mementos and correspondences between Lord Henry and his international friends. […]View the full article

DisneyFoodBlog isn’t just a blog, we’re all over the Internet giving the best Disney news! From our YouTube videos to our Twitter threads, we work hard to give you the latest scoop on every platform possible. EPCOT One of our latest ventures is a TikTok page! TikTok is a newer social media platform where you can post 1-3 minute long videos about anything you want. Today, let’s take a look at 20 TikToks to help you plan your Disney World trip! Finding the Best Food! Of course, it wouldn’t be DFB without Disney food! Over on TikTok, we’ve compiled a rapid-fire list of the 29 best Disney World snacks. You can pause the video to see each one individually! This is just a little bit of the great content you can find on the DisneyFoodBlog TikTok account! We’re on ALL social media platforms, find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok! We also have a great YouTube channel with videos like this one: We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Read Our FULL REVIEW of Space 220! 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 TikToks? Let us know in the comments! The post 20 TikToks To Help You Plan Your Next Disney World Trip! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gino is one of the elder statesmen of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He’s also a silverback gorilla. View the full article

One of the most highly-anticipated original series, The Book of Boba Fett, premiered today on Disney+! © Disney If you’re looking to celebrate the arrival of the new show, head straight to Disney Springs and stop by Amorette’s Patisserie for a unique dessert you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World! Over at Amorette’s is where you’ll find the Book of Boba Fett Petit Cake! Book of Boba Fett Petit Cake This galactic goodie is a Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Peanut Butter Mousse, Banana Mousse, and Peanut Butter Chips. Look at all of those li’l Boba Fetts! As is the case with Amorette’s petit cakes, this dessert ain’t cheap — coming in at $22, it’s one of the pricier sweets you’ll find in Disney World. It’s definitely big enough to split with a friend or two, however! Book of Boba Fett Petit Cake We’ll admit, we were a little nervous biting into this dessert — sometimes with banana you can wind up with a fake, artificial flavor, but that wasn’t the case today! We found that the peanut butter and banana flavors worked really well together, and the peanut butter chips gave everything a nice crunch. Best of all, the cake itself wasn’t too sweet! Tasty! The icing, however, was a different story. It was very sweet and very thick, and we didn’t particularly enjoy it! This might be one of those cakes where you wind up digging around the frosting to get to the good stuff — the cake! The cake itself was the best part! As tasty as these petit cakes from Amorette’s tend to be, we still can’t help but scratch our heads over the price tag. At over $24 after tax, we could purchase an entire meal elsewhere! These petit cakes are more than just sweets, however. They’re really pretty, well-crafted desserts (other gorgeous ones we’ve enjoyed include the 50th Anniversary Celebration Petit Cake and the “I Am Your Father” Petit Cake). So you’re definitely paying for more than just the ingredients. Be sure to follow along for more of the latest snacks from around Disney World! Click here to read about another bit of Star Wars news from Disney World today! 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. Where is your favorite place to eat in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Another Cake Arrived in Disney World Just In Time For the Premiere of ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so Disney World is currently obsessed with the color blue — and we’re not just talking about the 50th anniversary merchandise, but also with the 50th anniversary FOOD. MORE blue dye, y’all! We’ve eaten SO MUCH blue dye, y’all, with all the 50th anniversary snacks. Like we can’t even. From blue cupcakes to blue drinks to blue cronuts, we wouldn’t be surprised if our fingers aren’t permanently stained blue. But we’re doing this so you don’t have to, so today, we tried yet another blue snack! And this snack isn’t even 50th Anniversary-themed! It’s actually a New Year’s Eve-themed cupcake (also a Cinderella Cupcake — either theme works here!), but Disney World is so stuck on the color blue that it’s literally stuck in blue mode. Back this year is the Stroke of Midnight Cupcake. While last year’s version was chocolate, this year’s cupcake is a Vanilla Cupcake with Champagne Buttercream (BLUE Champagne Buttercream, mind you), Chocolate Pearls and a White Chocolate Clock to help us count down to midnight! Why is the champagne frosting dyed blue? Despite the blue color, though, we actually liked the Champagne Frosting this time around (we had a hard time picking up on that flavor last year) — it almost had a light citrus flavor. The Chocolate Pearls on it also added a nice texture. The frosting IS delicious, though… The cupcake itself was also very moist with a light vanilla flavor. A look inside will reveal even more changes from last year’s version — there’s a delicious filling with the same flavor as the frosting (last year’s cupcake had an artificial-tasting strawberry filling, so this year seems to have been an improvement), as well as pearls of the BLUE frosting on top, just going to prove this cupcake DID NOT NEED TO BE BLUE. But we’re rambling now (blame the blue dye), because well, it’s delicious. Oozy frosting But we have to mention it because it bears repeating — this blue frosting WILL stain your hands, your mouth, and everything else it touches, just as it did last year! Guess the old year wants to leave a lasting impression on us! Yup So now that you’ve been warned — if you’d like to try this cupcake out for yourself, you can find it at Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for $5.99. And we’ll keep a look out for more New Year’s Eve treats at Disney World, so be sure to check back for more reviews soon! Pizza In Disney World With TOO MUCH Cheese?! Yep, It’s Possible! 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 take on all the blue dye in the snacks at Disney World right now? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney World Changed Nearly Everything About This Cupcake Except For the Blue Dye first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article