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The 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is almost here! It will run from March 2nd through July 4th, 2022. EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Along with all the new food, activities, and entertainment you can enjoy during the festival, one big piece of entertainment is coming back in 2022! After being replaced with a new concert series in 2021, the Garden Rocks Concert Series is returning to EPCOT, and we just got news about what might be one of the bands included in the lineup. The Garden Rocks Concerts Series is a nightly show that generally takes place three times per evening during the Flower & Garden Festival, at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM. The concerts are free with your EPCOT admission and feature popular musicians performing at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure pavilion of EPCOT. Garden Rocks Up until today, we had not yet heard which bands would be included in the concert lineup. That possibly changed today when our reader Bob reached out to let us know that he may have found an update for the Garden Rocks Concerts lineup. Currently listed on the Tour Dates section of the Blood Sweat & Tears website are two performances at the EPCOT American Gardens Theater. ©Blood Sweat & Tears According to their website, they will be performing on May 6th and May 7th, which line up with the dates of the Flower & Garden Festival. They’ve actually been included in the Garden Rocks lineup in the past, along with musicians such as Simple Plan, Starship, The Pointer Sisters, A Flock of Seagulls, and more. We have previously seen bands/performers update their personal websites before Disney makes an announcement. 2020 Garden Rocks Schedule We’ll be watching out for musicians to confirm their Garden Rocks performances and for Disney World to finalize the lineup. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Learn more about Garden Rocks Concerts and Dining Packages here! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be visiting Disney World during the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Could This Be One of the Bands Performing at the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Typhoon Lagoon is officially reopening in Disney World on January 2nd, 2022! Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool ©Disney In addition to all the fun water attractions to visit at Typhoon Lagoon, you can also choose from a number of dining spots when all that swimming has you craving some snacks. A few menus in Typhoon Lagoon are receiving some changes (some BIG changes too!) so check it out! Lowtide Lou’s Lowtide Lou’s is a counter service location serving sandwiches, snacks, and drinks in Typhoon Lagoon. The menu has received quite a few changes, from some favorites being removed, to price changes, and a lot of new additions! Lowtide Lou’s When it comes to the entrees, four menu items were removed while two new additions joined in! The Chicken Wrap and Chips remain on the menu. REMOVED: Italian Deli Sandwich REMOVED: Tuna Sandwich with Chips and Grapes REMOVED: Nachos with Cheese REMOVED: Smoked Fish Dip with Crackers ADDED: Shrimp Louie Lettuce Wrap served with Chips for $12.99 ADDED: Cauliflower Tabbouleh (plant-based) for $8.99 Lowtide Lou’s Menu All three soft pretzel offerings have had a price increase… Stuffed Cream Cheese Pretzel increased from $6.59 to $6.79 Mickey Pretzel with Cheese increased from $5.99 to $6.79 Jalapeno Cheese Pretzel increased from $6.59 to $6.79 Lowtide Lou’s …as have many of the sweet treats, with milk actually receiving a price decrease. Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar increased from $5.39 to $5.69 Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich increased from $5.39 to $5.69 Strawberry Fruit Bar increased from $4.99 to $5.19 Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cup increased from $5.19 to $5.39 Minute Maid Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cup increased from $5.19 to $5.39 Lowfat Milk decreased from $2.99 to $1.99 Nestle Nesquick Chocolate Milk decreased from $2.99 to $1.99 Lowtide Lou’s The drink menu has had some additions, removals, and price increases. Bud Light Lime Lager increased from $8.25 to $8.50 Corona Extra Lager increased in price from $8.50 to $8.75 ADDED: Michelob Ultra Lager for $8.50 Seasonal Draft Beer changed from $7.50-$10.50 to $8.25-$10.00 REMOVED: Strawberry Colada (alcoholic) Lowtide Lou’s Sign And some of your favorite cocktails to sip by the pool might cost you more. Grey Goose Frozen Black Cherry Lemonade increased from $12 to $14 ADDED: Pina Colada with Choice of Strawberry or Passion Fruit Swirls for $13 Lou’s Wavy Mango Wine Slushy increased from $9 to $10 ADDED: Blue Marble Marg or Mojito for $10 REMOVED: Beso Del Sol Sangria ADDED: Opici Family Sangria in Red or White for $11 REMOVED: Copa Di Vino Merlot ADDED: Copa Di Vino Cabernet Sauvignon for $9 Snack Shack The Snack Shack has had a menu OVERHAUL. All of the entrees have been removed with the exception of one new offering, and the kid’s meals have also been removed. The only entree now available is the new Loaded Nachos with Walt’s Chili for $11.99. ©Disney The dessert menu has also been reworked, removing past offerings like the Sand Pail and Soft Serve Sundae and Waffle Cone (but still keeping the Chocolate Chip Cookie). But, guess what — the new desserts will include DOLE WHIP! ADDED: Hei Hei Cone for $5.29 ADDED: Motunui Island Twist for $5.29 ADDED: Dole Whip Soft-serve for $4.99 ©Disney Drinks have been changed quite a bit as well, with the Strawberry Margarita removed, the Pina Colada reworked to be made with Bacardi Rum for $11, and Bud Light increasing in price from $7.75 to $8. The following alcoholic beverages are now also offered: ©Disney ADDED: Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl for $13 ADDED: Dole Whip Soft-serve (served with alcohol) for $11 ADDED: Michelob Ultra Lager for $8.50 That’s a lot of changes for Typhoon Lagoon! We will continue to keep you posted if these menus change again! Stay tuned to DFB for when we visit Typhoon Lagoon for the first time since the waterpark has opened since March 2020! New Dole Whip offerings and more snacks coming to 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! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s the week after Christmas, and that means that a LOT of things are on sale! ©Disney We’re talking toys, clothes, holiday decorations, and so much more. Some of the best deals can be found online, and today we got some hot savings on Disney items on Amazon! So what’s on sale? Well, for starters, we’ve got this awesome Disney Mickey Mouse Classic Cheese Board with Cheese Tools. What are “cheese tools” you might ask? Well, it includes a hard cheese knife, chisel knife, and cheese fork. ©Amazon This would be perfect for hosting your next party or event (who doesn’t love a cheese board?!), and right now it’s only $42.38. It’s normally $66.95, so that’s a STEAL. Click Here to Buy the Cheese Board! Remember when Ralph Breaks the Internet came out and it featured that fun scene with all the Disney princesses? Well, shortly after that, Disney released a doll set with all the characters together in their loungewear…and it was pretty pricey. ©Amazon But now, you can score the “14 Doll Ultimate Multipack” at a huge discount, paying just $169.99 (we know that SOUNDS pricey, but just think about how many toys you’re getting in one!). And to make it even better, they come with accessories and comfy outfits. Shop the Disney Princess Doll Set Here! Even though Disney World’s official 50th Anniversary was on October 1st, we’ve got 18 months to celebrate in the parks, which means you still have time to roll out those stylish anniversary accessories. Including the Otterbox 50th Anniversary Phone Case for iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max. ©Amazon Amazon also has this case in other phone sizes, and the cartoon pattern features Cinderella Castle and a backdrop of fireworks with Mickey Mouse and friends. Right now, it’s on sale for $47.99. Click Here to Order the Anniversary Phone Case! Got an itty bitty loved one in your life? Well, then you need to check out these Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel baby onesies! ©Amazon They’ve got every pattern from Winnie the Pooh to Mickey Mouse to Darth Vader and Toy Story. Your baby will definitely be the cutest — and most stylish — around! (Plus they’re $20.92-$24.90 for a 5-pack.) Shop the Baby Onesies Online Here! Next up on our shopping list of deals is the Thomas Kinkade Sleeping Beauty Puzzle. It has 750 pieces and features a scene of Aurora and Prince Philip dancing. ©Amazon Thomas Kinkade puzzles are pretty popular in Disney World, and you can buy this one for just $9.50 right now. It’s made for ages 12 and up, but we bet even your littlest Disney fans will have fun helping with assembly. Click Here to Check Out the Puzzle Online! Looking for a new wallet? Look no further! This precious Loungefly design with Mickey Mouse and Pluto is available on Amazon, and better yet, it’s on SALE. ©Amazon It’s usually $40, but right now you can order one for $26.80 to store your valuables. It has several card pockets, a clear plastic display for your I.D., and a small zipper pocket for change. Isn’t that handy! Order the Wallet Online Here! And finally, let’s talk about Frozen. We know, you’ve probably seen hundreds of Elsa and Anna-themed products online, but now’s your chance to score one with a great deal. The Disney Frozen 2 Twirlabouts Surprise Celebration Playset is “made for the modern kid” according to the description, with five character dolls that have two different interchangeable facial expressions. ©Amazon Each main doll comes with a sled that converts into a shop, along with 12 different accessories to make playtime more fun. The playset is on sale for $32.99. Want to See More of This Playset? Click Here! Those are some of the top deals online right now, but stay tuned to DFB for more. We’ll keep you updated on all the latest merchandise news and trends! Click Here to See the Latest Disney Merchandise Online! 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 of these items would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Looking to Save on Disney Items? Amazon Has GREAT Deals This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yesterday, The Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Utah Utes made their first stop on the way to the 2022 Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One Venture X in Pasadena, Calif., with a traditional visit to the Disneyland Resort!View the full article

New Year’s Eve is almost upon us, so it’s time to get ready to ring in 2022! New Year’s Eve Button at Hollywood Studios Disney World is hosting some celebrations — there will be New Year’s Eve fireworks in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, several celebrations at restaurants in Disney Springs, and a very fancy party at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. And now, even MORE New Year’s Eve celebrations have been announced at the parks! In EPCOT, DJ dance parties will take place around World Showcase! Scaffolding in the UK pavilion Then, you can see the Harmonious fireworks at 6:30PM, with Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration starting at 11:54PM to countdown to 2022. Harmonious Over in Hollywood Studios, a high energy DJ dance party will happen in front of the iconic Chinese Theater on New Year’s Eve. There will also be a countdown moment to 2022! The Chinese Theater And, these parties are sure to be busy, as ALL of the Disney World parks no longer have any park pass reservations available. ©Disney We’ll keep a lookout for any other New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see more about New Year’s Eve 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. Will you be in Disney World for New Year’s Eve? Let us know in the comments! The post New Year’s Eve Dance Parties Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are lots of things to show off your Disney fandom. You can buy lots of Disney merchandise, show off all of your Minnie ears, post all of your favorite and most Instagrammable pictures from the parks, and more. Destination D23 Another thing guests can do is join D23 — the Official Disney Fan Club! We’ve seen D23 members get exclusive access to special events and more in the past, and now we’ve got an update about a special D23 gift for next year! Today D23 announced its D23 2022 Gold Member Collector Set, which is called “D23 2022 Gold Member Collector Set: Around the World of Disney Parks.” This set will be sent to new D23 Gold Members who join the fan club as well as current D23 Gold Members whose memberships renew between January 1st, 2022 and December 31st, 2022. ©D23 So just what does the 2022 gift include? Well it’s a box FULL of collectibles that’ll take fans on a trip around the world to the various Disney parks and resorts, all from the comfort of their couch! Here’s a full list of the items included in the set: D23 Disney Parks Passport — The passport opens to reveal a welcome letter from Michael Vargo, the head of D23, and a guide to the world of Disney’s parks. Mickey Mouse Aviation Pin — The retro-styled pin is inspired by those classic “wings” badges. It has Mickey on it in a classic style! Jetsetting Luggage Tag — This metal tag has the D23 logo etched onto it and also has the Mickey-and-airplane-tail emblem, which is taken from the logo that was on Walt Disney’s Gulfstream company plane. How fun! ©D23 Disney Parks Around the World Pin Set — These pins are exclusive to this set. The set comes with 7 deluxe-sized pins designed by Disney artist Alex Riegert-Waters. The pins represent the icons of each of the Disney resorts: Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disneyland Resort. There’s also a Disney Cruise Line pin celebrating their newest ship — the Disney Wish! ©D23 The pins will be on a map that serves as a perfect backdrop for you to display them on. ©D23 Remember that these gifts will be sent out to new D23 Gold Members as well as existing Gold Members whose memberships renew between January 1st, 2022 and December 31st, 2022. A D23 Gold membership is priced at $99.99 per year for an individual plan (plus shipping and fees). There is also a D23 Duo Plan for $129.99 per year. Each of the plans come with their own perks and benefits. ©disney If you aren’t interested in the gift but still want to join D23, you can get a general (free) membership and still get some great perks throughout the year! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll share those updates with you. Click here to see the lineup announced for the 2022 Disney D23 events! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a D23 member? Tell us in the comments! The post Select Disney Fans Can Get Some EXCLUSIVE Collectibles in 2022! 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. At the Disney Parks, there’s a LOT to celebrate, from Disney World’s 50th Anniversary to the arrival of 2022! Plus, Disney World tends to be a great hub for celebrations, so more likely than not, you’ll meet people celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, and all sorts of other milestones! Cinderella Castle One way great to commemorate a special occasion is to get some Disney collectibles and today, we’ve got a new series of collectible pins for you. The Mickey Mouse and Friends Series Collectible Key Pin is a blind box with one randomly selected pin from this set of six collectible key pins based on iconic Disney characters. Remember, when you get one of these packs, you won’t know what you’ll get! ©Disney This blind box series is available for $12.99 per pin! Click Here to Shop This Blind Box! The six designs feature ice cream and cake-inspired color schemes based on Mickey Mouse… ©Disney …Donald Duck… ©Disney …Minnie Mouse… ©Disney …Goofy… ©Disney …Pluto… ©Disney …and Daisy Duck! ©Disney These collectible key pins are pretty snazzy, be sure to grab them on shopDisney before they disappear forever. Click Here to SHOP the Blind Key Box! Plus, if you’re looking for a way to commemorate the new year, there’s also a new 2022 Collectible Key, which features Mickey and Minnie! ©shopDisney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more updates! PHOTOS: 2022 Ears Have Finally Arrived 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 collectible key pins? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Mystery Collectible Key Pins Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The Omicron variant has impacted many things in Florida lately as it causes COVID-19 cases to increase, like travel, tourism, and certain requirements. Mask Signage Now, there are new numbers in Florida that shows cases are continuing to surge. A recent tweet from WFTV’s Rusty McCranie says that according to Dr. Tim Hendrix of Advent Health, the positivity rate of COVID-19 testing yesterday in Orange County, Florida was 45%. The positivity rate across all of Central Florida is 39%. For comparison, the positivity rate was around 5% two weeks ago. Orange County is where most of Walt Disney World is located in Florida. The county was listed as a COVID-19 “hotspot” recently, indicating that it has reached an amount of disease activity to be considered a high burden. Mask Sign Last Friday, Florida as a whole broke a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of a pandemic with 31,758 new COVID-19 cases. ©Orlando International Airport Last week, the Florida Department of Health reported that the statewide new-case positivity rate rose to 13.8%. The week before Christmas had a 5.3% new-case positivity rate, and the week before that, the rate was even lower at 2.6%. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign The holiday season could be contributing to the increase in numbers, with The Orlando Sentinel saying previously that this surge in cases was due to people’s rush to get tested ahead of the holidays. They also reported that the Omicron variant is the dominant strain among newly reported cases. Disney’s health and safety policies continue to change The Omicron variant has been found in the wastewater of Orange County, Florida as well. It has also brought about new travel restrictions and was expected to impact international tourism in Florida. Stay tuned to DFB for more COVID-19 updates as they pertain to Disney World. Click here to see the new CDC isolation and quarantine recommendations for COVID-19 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: The COVID-19 Testing Positivity Rate Has Increased Significantly in Central Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort, the new nighttime spectacular “Disney Enchantment” inspires everyone to believe in magic with captivating Disney music, fireworks, enhanced lighting and immersive projection effects that extend – for the first time at The Most Magical Place on Earth – from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.View the full article

We’ve seen a number of treats arrive and then (sadly) disappear in Disney World. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! The Kakamora Float in Magic Kingdom, for example, is one that has appeared, disappeared, reappeared, and disappeared again in the past. Well recently we got some BIG news about Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopening and the special snacks this spot will have available for guests to enjoy. And as we scrolled through the snack photos and details we noticed that one beloved treat that has been gone for a while is coming BACK! When Typhoon Lagoon reopens in early 2022, guests will be able to get all kinds of fun snacks, including new DOLE Whip offerings at Snack Shack. Guests will be able to build their own flavor combination, selecting from mango, lime, raspberry, and/or pineapple DOLE Whip flavors. ©Disney Adults will be able to mix in tequila, coconut rum, or dark rum into their DOLE Whips, and there will even be a signature cocktail featuring DOLE Whip. And that’s all fine and good, but we got incredibly excited when we saw that one specific snack will be making its return to Disney World when Typhoon Lagoon reopens… . ©Disney It’s the HEI HEI CONE! Disney has specified that 2 Moana-inspired DOLE Whip character cones will be available at Typhoon Lagoon reopens, and in the image shared about the return of these cones you can see the Hei Hei Cone!! That’s right folks, the Hei Hei Cone is coming back, but you’ll have to head to the water park to snag it. Hei Hei! We missed you! ©Disney This lovely DOLE Whip creation first came on the scene at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom in February of 2019 (wow, that feels like a century ago). The version at Aloha Isle featured a blue cone, pineapple soft serve, raspberry soft serve, sugar “eye” pieces, and a sour candy “comb.” It looks like the version that will be served at Typhoon Lagoon will be very similar if not the same, but we’ll be sure to let you know if there’s been any changes. Seriously, just look at how Instagrammable it is! Hei Hei Cone The sour ribbon added some extra pucker to this tart treat, which was loaded with fruity flavors. We loved the addition of the raspberry on top of the pineapple, creating a fantastic flavor combo. At the time the Hei Hei Cone appeared, it was a “limited-time offering.” The cone then disappeared in April of 2019, and swiftly reappeared. But in May of 2019, the cone disappeared once again. Why Must You Leave Us Hei Hei Cone?! At the time, the Cast Member we spoke to said that the Hei Hei Cone would not be returning (to their knowledge). Back in May of 2019, raspberry DOLE Whip also got taken off the Aloha Isle menu. But eventually raspberry DOLE Whip made its wonderful return! Aloha Isle’s menu currently notes that you can grab this treat as a swirl float or swirl cup. Dole Whip! When we saw the return of raspberry DOLE Whip, we wondered if that meant that not all hope was lost for the Hei Hei Cone. It turns out that the Hei Hei Cone was on its way to making a triumphant return, but at a different location — Typhoon Lagoon! If you were a fan of this adorable treat or never got the chance to have it before, you’ll want to visit Typhoon Lagoon once it reopens on January 2nd, 2022. We’ll be sure to look for more updates about Typhoon Lagoon and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the other new snacks coming to 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. Were you a fan of this treat? Tell us in the comments! The post This is NOT a Drill. The DFB-Favorite Hei Hei Cone is Coming BACK to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Magical Express will be discontinued at the start of 2022. That means if you’re visiting Disney World in 2022, you’ll need to figure out another way to get to and from your Disney World hotel and the Orlando International Airport. Magical Expres You could use a rideshare service, a taxi, a rental car, a private car service, or several other options. Two BIG options you might also be considering are Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer. These are 2 transportation services that are essentially meant to replace the Magical Express. But just how do these replacement services compare to one another? We’re breaking down all of the information you need to know right here! A Quick Overview First, let’s do a quick overview of these services. Mears Connect is a new service that (as we noted above) is basically meant to replace Disney’s Magical Express. Mears Connect will transport gets to and from Orlando International Airport and their Disney World Resort Hotels. Mears Connect is operated by Mears, the same company that has been operating Disney’s Magical Express for many years. Mears Connect offers a standard, shared service with monitored wait times and limited stops, as well as an express service that is considered to be a direct service. Mears Connect The Sunshine Flyer is a new service that is also set to transport guests to and from the airport and their Disney World hotels. It is created by Transportation Management Services, Inc. (“TMS”). TMS has organized transportation for several large events in the U.S. and abroad. The Sunshine Flyer is themed and will offer a shared transportation service. Aright, let’s get into more details about both of these offerings. Start Date Mears Connect will start service on January 1st, 2022. The Sunshine Flyer, on the other hand, is set to begin transporting guests beginning on February 1st, 2022. Reservation Date & Process Reservations for both Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer are currently available to book for future trips that begin within their respective start dates. Mears Connect For Mears Connect, the website indicates that you can book once you have your flight details confirmed. Mears Connect will be tracking your flight and communicating with you when you arrive, which is why they require this information. Your departure pick-up time from your resort is also based on your departure flight’s information. Mears Connect To reserve, you’ll visit the Mears Connect page, select the service you want… ©Mears Connect …input the required information about your drop-off and pick-up location, your flight details, and your party. Then you’ll make the payment required. ©Mears Connect The Mears Connect sites notes that for standard service, the return transportation will be scheduled to meet you at your resort up to 3 hours in advance of your domestic flight’s departure time. You’ll get a confirmation email and 24 hour notification with more details. Express service will be scheduled to meet you at the hotel 2 hours before the departure time for a domestic flight. Sunshine Flyer Reservations for The Sunshine Flyer must be made at least 4 days ahead of your arrival. To book, you’ll visit The Sunshine Flyer website and put in the required information about where you want to be picked up, where you’ll be headed, and the dates of your trip. ©The Sunshine Flyer Airline and flight information is optional. ©The Sunshine Flyer You’ll select an outbound trip. There are a variety of different time slots to pick from. ©The Sunshine Flyer It specifies that you should select the hour in which your flight arrives and that your exact departure time will depend on when you arrive. ©The Sunshine Flyer You will also then select a return time from the times provided. ©The Sunshine Flyer It notes that you should select the hour in which your flight departs, but that your pickup time will actually have you arriving at the airport 2 hours before domestic flights. Another section of the website notes that the actual pick-up time for your return trip to the airport could be around 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure time for domestic flights. You’ll receive a confirmation email the day before you check out. The Sunshine Flight also shares that they monitor both inbound and outbound flights to make sure your trip is scheduled property. The next step in the booking process is to review the information and pay. ©The Sunshine Flyer So it looks like the main difference here is that you select those departure/return times for The Sunshine Flyer, while you are required to put in the flight information for Mears Connect so they can make some of those arrangements. Where They Go Both services pick up guests from Orlando International Airport, but what hotels will they drop off at? Here’s a list of the hotels Mears Connect will service. They do note, however, that the list will expand in 2022. They also note that if your hotel is not on the list, you can pre-schedule a Mears Luxe private car service to get there, or use Mears Taxi. The list essentially includes Disney’s owned and operated hotels as well as some other nearby hotels like Gaylord Palms Resort, B Resort & Spa, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, and more. ©Mears Connect The Sunshine Flyer will transport guests to the Disney World Resorts. Here’s a full list of the hotels currently available when selecting the location you want to be taken to/picked up from. From what it looks like, the list is currently limited to just Disney owned-and-operated hotels. The list does not include those Disney Springs hotels or other nearby Orlando hotels. ©The Sunshine Flyer Of course, keep in mind that these details are subject to change. Cost Right now, Mears Connect is offering a special introductory rate. Note that this rate is subject to change. If you reserve now and save with this introductory rate, you’ll spend $16 per adult and $13.50 per child 1-way; $32 per adult and $27 per child round trip for standard service. If you select the express service the cost is $250 for up to 4 passengers, round-trip. Each additional passenger is $55. ©Mears Connect For The Sunshine Flyer, the cost is $17 per adult and $12.50 per child round-trip; or $34 per adult and $25 per child round-trip. The Sunshine Flyer does not offer a separate express/direct service like Mears Connect. ©The Sunshine Flyer In terms of a pure cost comparison, Mears Connect is about $2 more expensive than The Sunshine Flyer when comparing round-trips on standard service. Car Seats Car seats are permitted on both Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer. From what it looks like, it will be the guest’s responsibility to bring their own car seat if they want to use one. ©The Sunshine Flyer Note that the Mears Connect site does specifically note that “Florida Law provides that the child restraint [car seats] requirements do not apply to a chauffeur-driven taxi, limousine, sedan, van, bus, motor coach, or other passenger vehicles if the operator and the motor vehicle are hired and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.” Luggage Service One feature many guests loved about Magical Express was its luggage service. The Mears Connect site notes that they are exploring luggage service options and will send an update if/when it becomes available. The Sunshine Flyer notes that they’re hoping to launch a luggage service by summer. Luggage So while it appears that neither service will offer luggage services when they start, it’s something to keep an eye on for the future. Bus Features & Other Details Mears Connect Both standard and express Mears Connect services can accommodate those in wheelchairs. They also note that their enhanced service will offer real-time electronic communication when you arrive at the airport to help you find them, a QR code to get things started, fun souvenirs when you get to the Mears Connect reception area, digital and interactive entertainment in the reception area, and digital entertainment aboard the coaches. Mears Connect The Sunshine Flyer The Sunshine Flyer notes that there are bathrooms on all of their buses, and there will be entertainment available throughout the trip. Their buses will accommodate wheelchairs. Guests will get a QR code to scan once they arrive at Orlando International Airport to “ensure smooth timing and departures to the Resorts.” Perhaps the most unique feature about The Sunshine Flyer is that their buses will be themed around old-fashioned passenger cars and train engines. ©The Sunshine Flyer They will also have staff dressed as 1920s rail conductors and engineers, and say that their service will let guests “start the magic of their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane.” ©The Sunshine Flyer Direct/Express Transportation & Timing One big difference is that Mears Connect offers an express service option, which The Sunshine Flyer does not. Mears Connect’s standard service is a shared ride service that will make a limited number of stops. According to Mears Connect, this service will get you on your way to the hotel within 20 minutes of checking in to the reception area. The express service, on the other hand, is a direct service to your resort and back to the airport (guaranteed first stop) which will have limited to no wait time. Express service is NOT considered a private service though. It may ultimately be a shared service and may be provided in a bus, van, or small vehicle. Off to the Hotel! The Sunshine Flyer only offers its standard service. Their website notes that guests will not wait more than 20 minutes to board their bus once they enter the “staging area” at the airport. The ride to the resorts on these buses is set up so that the “last stop will not take more than 65 minutes.” The Sunshine Flyer site notes that they’re using a “dynamic routing software that customizes each day’s transfers based on specific riders.” More The Sunshine Flyer specifies that they have a 72-hour cancellation policy. Guests can get a full refund if canceled 72 hours in advance. Reservations canceled in under 72 hours will then transform into a full credit toward future tickets. For Mears connect, there is no charge if cancelled or changed more than 24 hours before pick-up time. There is a 100% charge if canceled or changed less than 24 hours before pick-up time. ©Mears Connect Both services are located on level 1, ground transportation level, in terminal B at the airport. Airport crowds And that’s a look at the main comparisons between these 2 services. As 2022 arrives and we get more information about these new methods of transportation, we’ll be sure to share those details with you. Check back with us for all the latest updates. Click here to see your must-get Disney World dishes for 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. 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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop, we’ve seen modifications made to various regulations and rules. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign At Universal Orlando, a change in the mask rules recently went into effect. We’ve also seen lots of news shared about the Omicron variant and how it could impact travel and more. Now, we’ve seen another change announced related to COVID-19 and it has to do specifically with quarantine and isolation recommendations for those who test positive for the virus. According to a media statement released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) on Monday, December 27th, 2021, the CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. According to the updated rules, the recommended time for isolation for those who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic is now 5 days, down from the previous recommendation of 10 days. Mask Sign The CDC then notes that those 5 days of isolation should be followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others. According to the CDC’s media statement, this change is due to science that indicates that the majority of the transmission of COVID-19 occurs in the early course of the illness — usually 1-2 days prior to the start of symptoms, and 2-3 days after. In summary, the CDC notes that those who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and, if asymptomatic at that time, they can then leave isolation and wear a mask for the following 5 days. ©CDC The CDC has also indicated that individuals who are experiencing symptoms can leave isolation after 5 days if their symptoms are “resolving.” If an individual has a fever, the CDC recommends that the individual continue to stay home until that fever is resolved. Face Mask Sign These are the recommendations for those who test positive for COVID-19, but what about those who have been exposed to COVID-19? The CDC has updated those quarantine guidelines too. For individuals who are unvaccinated or are more than 6 months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months out from the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) and not yet boosted, the CDC recommends a quarantine of 5 days after being exposed to someone with COVID-19, followed by strict mask usage for another 5 days. What if a 5-day quarantine isn’t feasible for someone? The CDC notes that if that is the case, it’s “imperative” that the person who has been exposed wears a well-fitting mask at all times when around others for 10 days after they were exposed. Mask Sign Disney World What if an individual has received their COVID-19 booster shot and then gets exposed to COVID-19? Or those who have received their second mRNA dose within the last 6 months (or received the Johnson & Johnson shot within the last 2 months)? The CDC notes that individuals do not need to quarantine following an exposure if they’ve had their booster shot or fall into those other specified categories. But those individuals should wear a mask around others for 10 days following the exposure. ©CDC The CDC also notes that for anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 the best practice is to get a COVID-19 test at day 5 after exposure. Also note that if the individual is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they should immediately quarantine until they get a negative COVID-19 test to show that the symptoms are not due to the COVID-19 virus. According to the CDC, “Data from South Africa and the United Kingdom demonstrate that vaccine effectiveness against infection for two doses of an mRNA vaccine is approximately 35%. A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose restores vaccine effectiveness against infection to 75%.” COVID-19 Vaccine Sign These changes come as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to impact individuals in the United States and beyond. According to NBC News, Dr. Anthony Fauci has indicated that these new guidelines take “into account both public health data and worker shortages.” Dr. Fauci said, “You have so many people simultaneously testing positive you want to make sure that, particularly among essential workers, that you get people out there much sooner…So you can keep people safe from getting infected from you, if you still are infected, but at the same time getting you back to what might be an essential function in society.” ©Tampa Bay General Hospital Fauci indicated that “On balance, if you look at the safety of the public, and the need to have society not disrupted, this was a good choice.” Just last week the CDC had adjusted its isolation recommendations for health care workers who test positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic. NBC News shares that the CDC had indicated that “health care workers can return to work after seven days and a negative test, adding that ‘isolation time can be cut further if there are staffing shortages.'” Additionally, the CDC had shared that “Health care workers who have received both vaccine doses, including a booster, do not need to quarantine following a high-risk exposure.” Health & Safety Reminders Some states had also adjusted their isolation requirements for essential workers to address staffing concerns. According to the Boston Globe, there have been some mixed reactions to the CDC’s updated recommendations. The Boston Globe notes that many have agreed that the recommendations are in line with the evidence showing when the virus is most infections, but some experts have noted that the CDC left out a key element to truly ensure an individual is COVID-free when ending quarantine — a negative COVID test. The Boston Globe shares that “CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the new guidance is meant to help prevent another economic shutdown and keep businesses open.” Health and Safety Signage at Disneyland She was quoted telling the Associated Press, “We want to make sure there is a mechanism by which we can safely continue to keep society functioning while following the science.” Others, however, have praised the CDC’s changes or called them “reasonable.” If you have a question about what guidelines may apply to you, click here to read the full media release from the CDC. Of course, this situation is subject to change again. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Click here for more news and information about travel to Disney World and Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: CDC Changes COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Recommendations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World isn’t just about its famous theme parks, there are a lot of other things to do! Winter Summerland Mini Golf You can see a show, play some mini golf, or do some shopping without even stepping foot inside the parks. Another option is to visit Disney World’s water parks, and we have some news about the water parks that might affect your next trip! Blizzard Beach will be closing in the new year for refurbishment. Its last day of operation is January 1st, 2022. ©Disney But, don’t worry, water park fans — Typhoon Lagoon is reopening on January 2nd, so you won’t be without a water park to visit at Disney World! Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach reopened back in March of this year, with new guidelines in place and some new food offerings. Blizzard Beach The park has since been temporarily closed several times due to (funnily enough) cold weather. Water Slides at Blizzard Beach For the next few days, you can enjoy Blizzard Beach from 10AM to 5PM. We don’t know how long the water park’s refurbishment will last, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see more about Typhoon Lagoon’s reopening 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 like Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon better in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Blizzard Beach CLOSING for Refurbishment Soon in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Surf’s up at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! I am thrilled to share the tropical island-inspired theme park will reopen to guests Jan. 2, 2022. With the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration underway, now is the perfect time to visit the Disney Water Parks. View the full article

A lot has happened in Disney World in 2021. Partners Statue We’ve seen Disney World discontinue and change several big things in 2021, and not everyone has been a fan of all these changes. We asked our readers how Disney World made YOU mad in 2021. And now, we are sharing some common responses. We decided to reach out to our readers via our Facebook page (give us a like if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and asked you to “tell us about a time Disney World made you MAD this year!” Here’s what our readers had to say. Genie+ Genie+ was the MOST common answer from our readers. After FastPasses were officially discontinued, they were replaced by the new paid system called Genie+. Although FastPasses were free, Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day, and often doesn’t include the 8 most popular rides in Disney World. Those rides are known as Individual Lightning Lanes (pay-per-ride) that cost more and are separate from Genie+. ©Disney One of our readers said that Disney World made them mad by “taking FastPass away, which was free to those booking on the property, and replac[ing] it with the new Genie+ that costs even MORE money when prices have already gone up.” Another reader mentioned the 7AM booking time for Genie+ as a source of frustration, noting that they had “to get up at 6:55AM every. day. of. our. vacation. It’s awful.” Fight of Passage Lightning Lane Several other readers also mentioned the difficulty to unplug on your vacation when you need your phone to use Genie+, and that sometimes it’s hard to secure the Lightning Lane reservations you want. Overall, many of our readers who commented were angry to have to pay for a service that was previously free. Have feelings changed toward Disney Genie? Magical Express One reader summed up the responses of many readers with, “2 words: Magical Express!!!” The permanent discontinuation of the free airport shuttle system for Disney World Resort hotel guests, known as Magical Express, was announced back in January, and this is another free service that will now cost guests money. This was the second most common response from our readers. Disney’s Magical Express will conclude its service at the end of 2021 The Magical Express would not only transport Disney World hotel guests from the Orlando International Airport, but they would also handle luggage too, all for free. But as of January 1st, 2022, guests can now choose between replacement services such as Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer, or traditional airport shuttles, taxies, or rideshare options. Many of our readers are upset by the fact that they will now have to pay for something that used to be free. Disney World is getting rid of their biggest free perk yet in 2022. High Prices High prices were a very common response from readers, who generally tied it into Genie+, Magical Express, and more. One reader referenced the increasing ticket prices on top of Genie+, claiming that “paying an extra $50+ for a family of four on top of the $300 tickets each to begin with to skip an hour long wait for one ride” is frustrating. A few other readers mentioned the lack of the Disney Dining Plan too, as well as general price increases of merchandise and food. They stuck a new price tag over the old one! Prices have been on the rise in Disney World, alongside the loss of free perks. One reader noted, “Every time I turn around they are charging more and offering less.” Disney World also changed their Annual Passes this year, and one reader said, “the Pirate Pass gives us far less for almost $300 more.” Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser The high cost of the Star Wars hotel was also mentioned a few times, as it costs a family of four about $5,999 for a 2-night stay. One reader’s response was pretty clear, “Price, price and price. Price for Disney resort, price for tickets, price for food.” How much have prices gone up since Disney World first opened? Early Theme Park Entry One reader commented, “less early entrance time in parks for resort guests.” Early Theme Park Entry replaced Extra Magic Hours, which previously allowed Disney World Resort hotel guests to arrive early or stay late in Disney Parks, usually for an hour or sometimes two. Now, Early Theme Park Entry has been introduced and hotel guests usually get an extra 30 minutes before park opening. Resort Guest? Right this way! A few other readers noted that the now separate program of Extended Evening Hours only applies to deluxe hotel guests, and so far only Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are participating. However, for a limited time, Disney World is allowing hotel guests to enter Disney Parks one hour before opening from December 19th to January 3rd, 2022, so maybe that’s a sign that they might offer this limited perk more in the future? We will keep our eyes on the situation and will be sure to let you all know if anything changes. Read more about the limited time Disney World offer! Holiday After Hours Parties And Disney World After Hours Parties were another common response, with quite a few readers citing their frustration with “decreasing experiences and increasing prices.” Both the Halloween and Christmas parties were replaced with new After Hours parties, and this year we experienced the After Hours BOO Bash and the Very Merriest After Hours events. ©Disney As one reader said, “They got rid of the Halloween and Christmas parties and replaced them with the After Hours events.” These After Hours events were shorter than the holiday parties from the past with a higher price tag, which a number of readers noted. We still don’t know if the holiday parties have been replaced permanently by the After Hours events, but we’ll have to wait and see if holiday parties return. The differences between Disney World’s Christmas After Hours event and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party! The major takeaway from our readers is that the loss of free perks is making a big impact in Disney World, and a lot of people are frustrated with these changes. There are still a lot of new and exciting things coming to Disney World, but we’ll have to wait and see what else the future holds. If you could get rid of one thing in Disney World what would it be? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What made YOU mad in 2021? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Times Disney World Made Guests Mad This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has a lot to do besides visit its 4 iconic theme parks. You can hang out at Disney Springs, play a round of mini golf, or even enjoy the water parks. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! And, after many, many months of waiting, we FINALLY have a reopening date for Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park! It will reopen to guests on January 2nd, 2022, and when it does, there will be some new things to check out! NEW snacks are coming to Typhoon Lagoon! At Snack Shack, there will be a selection of new DOLE Whip offerings. ©Disney There will be two Moana-inspired character cones (including the return of the Hei Hei cone!!!)… ©Disney …as well as the opportunity to build your own tropical flavor combination with the choice of DOLE Whip flavors including mango, lime… ©Disney …raspberry… ©Disney …or the classic pineapple! ©Disney And, if you’re 21 or older, you can add some alcohol to your DOLE Whip! Available to be mixed in are tequila, coconut rum, or dark rum. 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 Typhoon Lagoon will also see the addition of some 50th anniversary snacks! At Snack Shack, you can get Walt’s Chili Nachos, which will have Walt Disney’s beloved chili recipe with house-fried tortillas, cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream and jalapeño. Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili at Animal Kingdom Over at Happy Landings, the EARidescent Ice Dream Cone will be available! This is a birthday cake-flavored soft-serve swirl in a white chocolate-dipped cone with EARidescent sprinkles. ©Disney At Main Change, you can pick up a Walt Disney World Popcorn Bucket that features iconic Walt Disney World landmarks along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their 50th celebration fashions. And, you can grab a 50th Anniversary Refillable Mug, which will be available at all dining locations and features celebratory Disney Water Parks-inspired artwork that pays tribute to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” ©Disney We can’t wait to check out these new offerings at the water park! Stay tuned to DFB for more Typhoon Lagoon reopening news, info, and updates. Click here to learn more about Typhoon Lagoon’s reopening! 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 going to Typhoon Lagoon to try these new treats? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Dole Whip Offerings and More Snacks Coming to Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World will reopen Typhoon Lagoon water park in January 2022. It has been closed since March 2020. View the full article

There are some days when your resort pool may feel a little crowded, or maybe you’re looking for a little more thrill and the slide at your pool just isn’t cutting it. Well, after a LONG period of closure, we’ve got some EXCITING news for our water park-lovers! There’s an incoming WAVE of news! While Blizzard Beach has been open since March 2021, Typhoon Lagoon has remained closed. But now, we finally have an OPENING DATE for Typhoon Lagoon! Polish up your surfboard and put on your swim trunks, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is reopening on January 2, 2022! ©Disney According to Disney’s website, Blizzard Beach will be closing for refurbishment as soon as Typhoon Lagoon reopens. The last day of operation for Blizzard Beach is January 1st, 2022. Blizzard Beach Entrance Typhoon Lagoon water park has not seen any guests since March 2020 when Disney World temporarily shut down due to the pandemic. Castaway Creek ©Disney There are a TON of things to do at Typhoon Lagoon: you can ride down six different water slides, hang out in the GIANT wave pool, float down the lazy river, or try a snack or two! We’re hoping the iconic Sand Pail dessert returns! As you can see, we’re riding a wave of excitement now that we know Typhoon Lagoon is reopening! Be sure to stay tuned for more reopening news and information on this classic Disney water park. The Ultimate Guide to SAVING on Disney World Tickets in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Typhoon Lagoon, or are you planning a trip there now? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Typhoon Lagoon Reopening DATE Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When you’re planning your trip to Disney World, you may hear a lot of things that aren’t true! Don’t believe everything you hear about Disney World! You’ll get bad advice or hear incorrect statements about the parks from friends, family, and even other guests during your trip. But we’re here to set the record straight, debunk some myths, and make sure you’re prepared with the TRUTH for your trip! The Parks Have a Giant Weather Dome Let’s start with one of the weirdest lies that people actually believe about Disney World — that there’s a giant weather dome that covers the parks when it rains. How would that even work? That’s not real life, guys. That’s what they do in Wakanda. Unfortunately, this isn’t true and the Disney parks are just as subject to bad weather as the rest of the world. A rainy day in Animal Kingdom Especially in the summertime, you’ll see quite a few thunderstorms in Florida. No matter when you visit, you’ll need to be prepared for inclement weather. We always suggest packing a rain jacket or a poncho in your park bag so that you’re ready for whatever happens; those storms can pop up out of nowhere! And in a similar vane, Disney World is also most definitely NOT in an air-conditioned dome. Our sweat stains mid-day in the summer can attest to that! It does get very warm and humid in Orlando, so pack accordingly and hydrate often! We Wore a Disney World Rain Poncho on a Stormy Day. Here’s What Happened. Cast Members Can’t Tell You “No” Disney World employees, known officially as Cast Members, are trained to be polite and helpful and to avoid being rude to guests. However, this doesn’t mean that they have to say “yes” to everything. If you walk up to a Cast Member and ask them for $1,000,000…they gonna say no. Sorry, LOL. Cast Members at Space 220 Cast Members are definitely allowed to tell guests “no” if the thing they’re asking goes against the rules…especially when it comes to safety. In general, they’ll try to be polite about the way that they say it though. Either way, do your best to follow the rules and be considerate of the employees in the parks and resorts. The Rules You NEED to Follow If You Don’t Want to Get Kicked Out of Disney World Walt Disney’s Head/Body is Frozen Below the Castle This Disney World lie may be the most “out there” of all of them. Somewhere along the line, someone started a rumor that Walt Disney’s head and/or body are cryogenically frozen and stored below Magic Kingdom in the utilidor tunnels. Walt Disney’s head is NOT hidden below the castle. As interesting as a Walt popsicle chilling (HA!) under the Castle sounds…this lie is most certainly not true. After his passing, Walt Disney was cremated and his remains are kept in a cemetery in California currently. Walt’s family even confirmed that he died and was put to rest. The tunnels underneath Magic Kingdom don’t house anything quite that unusual or creepy, mostly just areas for Cast Members. Sorry, guys. Absolute LIES About Magic Kingdom One of the Haunted Mansion Busts is Walt Disney And speaking of Walt, many guests believe that one of the singing busts in the graveyard scene of the Haunted Mansion is made to look like him. It does resemble him quite a bit, but it was actually modeled after someone entirely different — Thurl Ravenscroft. Haunted Mansion Graveyard Ears with the singing busts! Ravenscroft was a legendary singer and a member of the Mellomen, the singing group that recorded the song “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” The busts you see in the ride were made to look like the members of the group, and the one that most people mistake for Walt is actually Thurl. (Fun fact — he’s also the voice of Tony the Tiger and the one singing the original “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!!” So What’s the REAL Backstory of Disney World’s Haunted Mansion Residents? Cinderella Castle Can Be Dismantled for a Hurricane Another weather-related rumor about Disney World is that Cinderella Castle is made in multiple pieces and can be dismantled in the case of a hurricane or extreme weather. While that might would be useful if the castle were fragile, you may be surprised by how sturdy the structure really is. The castle stays right here, even when it hurricanes. When Magic Kingdom was being constructed, Disney was aware of Florida’s sometimes erratic weather conditions and planned accordingly. Cinderella Castle is made so durably that it can withstand a full-fledged hurricane, and it’s secured firmly to the ground. However, there are procedures for other things in the parks that may not be quite as durable — things like tables or banners will get tied up or stowed away before a storm as Disney “battens down the hatches” ahead of time. We’re Busting These 13 Disney Myths ONCE AND FOR ALL! There’s No Alcohol in Magic Kingdom This one was — for a while — basically true. When Magic Kingdom first opened, it, like Disneyland, was a completely “dry” park. You couldn’t find alcohol anywhere within its gates. However, when Fantasyland was remodeled and Be Our Guest restaurant opened, that changed! Be Our Guest Private Label Wine Sampler Be Our Guest started serving a variety of adult beverages for guests, and thus, alcohol was introduced to the park. Nowadays, you’ll find it in all of the park’s sit-down restaurants — limited to just beer and wine (or wine-based cocktails, like Sangria). You can ONLY consume alcohol in this park at a sit-down restaurant though — it can’t be purchased at quick-service spots or snack stands like in other parks. The Best Kept Disney World Dining Secrets In Each Park Toy Story Characters Will Fall if You Shout a Certain Phrase A while back, a photo began circulating the internet that featured Toy Story characters in Disney World laying down on the ground. The caption noted that if guests yelled the phrase “Andy’s coming!” (or “Bonnie’s coming!”) that the characters would fall down. It went viral, but it was actually never a true occurrence in the parks. Woody in the Hollywood Studios Pixar Motorcade The photo was allegedly staged by a then-Cast Member and taken out of context as it started to spread. It led to many guests trying the trick in the parks, but it would be dangerous (and painful. And dirty.) for the characters to continue falling down throughout the day. So don’t worry about trying this one on your next visit to Toy Story Land — you won’t get the reaction that you hope for. We’re Answering the WEIRDEST Disney Character Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask! EPCOT Isn’t a Park for Kids There’s a misconception out there that EPCOT is only a park for adults, and that kids won’t enjoy a visit. But this simply isn’t true, there’s plenty for kids to check out and explore! EPCOT is for people of all ages! The Seas Pavilion, Journey Into Imagination, and the interactive play areas at the end of the rides are all geared toward the little ones in your party. Frozen Ever After being added to the Norway pavilion has been very popular for young families, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure just opened up for the 50th Anniversary. Besides that, they can enjoy the Kidcot stops around the World Showcase or try the scavenger hunts during the festivals. There’s so much to see for everyone in the family! How to Tackle EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival with Kids There Are No Ways to Save Money in Disney World It’s no secret that Disney World is pretty pricey, but there are certainly ways to save money during your vacation. First of all, you can bring your own snacks and drinks to the park (with some limitations) to save money on food. ©Disney On top of that, we encourage you to check out the Special Offers page on the Disney World website to look for savings on resorts and packages, as well as tickets. You can also join affinity groups to save at restaurants or score discounts as an Annual Passholder, DVC member, or Florida resident. The Simple Drink Hack to SAVE Money at Disney World Disney World is Just for Kids or Families And finally, let’s talk about the elephant in the room…Disney World isn’t just for kids or families with kids! The theme parks and resorts were made as a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy together. Disney World isn’t all Mickey Mouse and princesses! You’ll find some big thrill rides around the parks that are definitely for adults, and there are food festivals, shopping, and educational opportunities in addition to the “Disney” stuff for the big kids out there. Disney World offers things to do for people with all kinds of interests! Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Those are some of the biggest (and strangest!) lies you’ll hear about Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on all the things around the parks. We’ve got you covered with the latest! Disney World Tips That ARen’t As Great As They Seem — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever heard any of these lies? Tell us in the comments! The post The Biggest LIES Everyone Believes About Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Ambassadors have had the honor of representing Disneyland Paris and its wonderful family of talented cast members ever since Sabine Marcon was named the first Ambassador of the Resort in 1992. Since then, they have continued to play a prominent role, carrying on the tradition and Walt Disney’s desire to share the magic of […]View the full article

We’re less than one week away from the start of a New Year! If you’re ringing in 2022 at the Disneyland Resort, then you’re probably wondering what sort of festivities will take place on December 31st. Disneyland Let’s recap all of the current New Year’s Eve activities and events taking place this week at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland Park If you’re counting down to 2022 in Disneyland Park, you’ll have two opportunities to catch New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular: 9PM and 12AM. © Disney In addition to the fireworks, guests will be able to celebrate the New Year with four Countdown Celebrations at the following locations: “it’s a small world” from 7:30PM-1:30AM Rivers of America from 8:30PM-1AM Sleeping Beauty Castle from 8PM-1:30AM Tomorrowland from 8:30PM-1:30AM © Disney Disney California Adventure Park Being in Disneyland Park isn’t the only way to start 2022! Guests can also celebrate over in Disney California Adventure Park, with New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebrations at Paradise Gardens Park and in Hollywood Land. The celebrations will take place at 9PM as well as 12AM in both locations. © Disney Follow along this week for more updates when it comes to New Year’s Eve festivities on both coasts! And be sure to check back throughout 2022 for the latest news and planning tips for your Disney World and Disneyland vacations. Click here to read about what New Year’s Eve will look like at Disney World! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you celebrating New Year’s at Disney World or Disneyland this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Fireworks and More Announced for New Year's Eve in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hi, DFB friends! We’re back with more of what’s new from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tree of Life’s “Beacon of Magic” nighttime lighting The week of the Christmas holiday brought lots of crowds to Disney World and a few surprises along the way! Check out all the news from Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Snack Carts The shiny Christmas Tree Popcorn Buckets were back in stock during one of our recent visits to Animal Kingdom! These buckets are $25 and we found them somewhat hidden at The Feeding Ground at Discovery Island, and Corn-Ivores in Dino-Land U.S.A. Christmas Tree Bucket is back! The 2021 Christmas Tree Buckets are gold and they also light up! If you want one be sure to look for them in the parks. Check out more photos of the Christmas Tree Bucket here! A holiday Mickey Bottle Topper has also arrived! While we’ve seen a peppermint Mickey bottle topper in the past, this year’s bottle topper has a blue snowflake design with a blue straw. Do you see our impromptu hidden Mickey? You can find this bottle topper at most snack carts around Animal Kingdom for $6, and it must be purchased with a beverage. We bought it with a bottle of water for $3.50, bringing our total cost to a bit under $10. Check out more photos of the 2021 Mickey Snowflake Bottle Topper here! Riverside Depot Riverside Depot had a new Mystery Pin Collection for $17.99 per box. Each box contains two randomly selected pins out of 12 possible options. Mystery Pins We also noticed that an older ornament with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald had been restocked. You can grab this Holiday Sleigh Ornament for $24.99. Sleigh Ornament Is Goofy holding mistletoe? Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in DinoLand U.S.A. had a new (or, at least, new to us) Dinosaur Crystal for $19.95. You can get your very own silver dino perched on top of a crystal! Crystal Dino Now let’s get to some other updates! Animal Kingdom Various Updates During our visit, the line for Expedition Everest had been closed due to capacity, which is something we don’t remember seeing before. Typically they just extend the line back toward the Finding Nemo — The Musical building. In the My Disney Experience app, the ride was listed as “temporarily closed” though it was still running. Expedition Everest Soon after, the Cast Members reopened the line and were informing guests that it was a two hour wait, though the main ride sign listed the wait time at 90 minutes. As we are in the middle of the holiday season, you may find some large crowds in the parks which lead to some interesting situations like this one. Just be sure to ask a Cast Member for help if you have any questions about how a specific ride’s line is being handled. Expedition Everest will have a 3-month closure in Disney World — Click here to read more! And in other random but interesting news, we watched Cast Member Carter retrieve a cell phone that a guest dropped over a fence! If you happen to drop something in an awkward spot, Cast Members might be able to use this long pincher tool to get to it. Hi, Cast Member Carter! Of course, this is just what we saw done for this particular circumstance. Note that this might not always be an option. We appreciate the hard work of Cast Members — especially when they help us find a lost item! And that’s all the news from Animal Kingdom! Are you planning a Disney World visit soon? Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates! PHOTOS: See what the holiday crowds are like in Disney World now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Animal Kingdom recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Animal Kingdom: A Ride's Line CLOSES Due to Capacity and Christmas Popcorn Buckets Get Restocked first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to another roundup of what’s new at Disney Springs! If you’re on the hunt for the latest must-have souvenir, this shopping and dining district is a great place to start your search. Disney Springs Today, we’re reviewing some of the latest merchandise finds across several stores as the holiday season reaches its peak! Let’s take a look at what we found on our recent visits. Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney If you love starting your mornings in Disney World with a plate full of Mickey Waffles, then you have to check out these new WAFFLE-SCENTED Loungefly Minnie Ears we spotted at World of Disney on a recent visit! They smell sweet! Priced at $39.99, these waffle-scented ears just smelled sweet to us, but others around us were totally picking up on the syrup (some mentioned they could smell butter too!). Click here to learn more about these ears! We also spotted the latest nuiMOs outfit to get your plush ready to ring in the New Year! 2022 nuiMO outfit spotted at World of Disney Count down to the start of 2022 with your nuiMOs dressed for the occasion! Basin Looking for a spa day at home? Basin is stocked with all kinds of soaps, scrubs, and scented goodies to pamper yourself with. On a recent visit, we came across some ready-made facial bags (which we would totally carry back to our hotel room for an afternoon off from the parks!). Ready-made facial bags! We also found last-minute stocking stuffer ideas if guests were looking for any final gifts for friends and family on their lists. Bath bombs make great last-minute gifts for any occasion Just because the holidays are coming to a close, doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself or a loved one to some spa day essentials! Once Upon a Toy We also stopped by Once Upon a Toy, where we spotted all five of Disney’s new collectible movie plushes! Collectable movie plush The collection includes classic films like Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast. The box looks like an old-school VHS case. Inside each box you’ll find one adorable plush! He’s a little squished but super cute! We love spotting new collectable goodies around Disney World, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these on your next trip! Star Wars Trading Post We also wanted to provide you with an update on the recent lightsaber shortage we’ve noticed across Disney World. We visited Star Wars Trading Post and noticed that the kids’ retractable lightsabers were in stock! Star Wars Trading Post We’ll keep an eye on additional locations around Disney World, like Tatooine Traders in Hollywood Studios, to see if the lightsabers there are also being replenished. Obsessed with all things Star Wars? Click here to read the latest on reservations for the upcoming Galactic Starcruiser hotel! We’ll continue to bring you the latest updates from Disney Springs and the parks and resorts too! Be sure to follow along so you can keep up with all of the must-know info ahead of your next Disney World vacation as we head into 2022. Click here to read what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite place to grab a bite to eat at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney Springs: Waffle-Scented Minnie Ears and an Item to Ring in 2022! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article