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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. Disney merchandise is even better when it’s on SALE! nuiMOs Merchandise And, today is your lucky day, because BoxLunch is having a big sale online! You can get up to 50% off of clearance items, 20% off the WHOLE site, and FREE shipping with a purchase of at least $60. Let’s check out some of the Disney items on sale! You can get this The Nightmare Before Christmas Spiral Hill Glass Top Serving Board! It shows the famous scene of Jack and Sally on the hill. ©BoxLunch Serve your guests some cheese on this spooky board! It’s normally $69.95, but it’s $39.19 right now! Click here to get The Nightmare Before Christmas Glass Top Serving Board Looking for something for your furry friend? This Star Wars Chewbacca Reindeer Plush Pet Toy is just as furry! ©BoxLunch It’s an online exclusive and is currently 50% off at $5.99, down from its regular $16.90. Click here to get the Star Wars Chewbacca Reindeer Plush Pet Toy If that’s not enough Star Wars for ya, you can grab The Mandalorian The Child Multilayered Light Box. ©BoxLunch This thing lights up and would make a really cool night light! ©BoxLunch Normally $34.90, you can get it for $16.79. Click here to get The Mandalorian The Child Multilayered Light Box The Jungle Book fans should scoop up this Bare Necessities T-Shirt! ©BoxLunch It’s a BoxLunch exclusive and usually costs $28.90, but you can get it right now for $10.79. Click here to get The Jungle Book Bare Necessities T-Shirt And, if you’re still not over Black Widow, this Red Room’s Spicy Sauce T-Shirt is for you! ©BoxLunch This is also a BoxLunch exclusive and is 50% off at $10.49, normally $28.90. Click here to get the Black Widow Red Room’s Spicy Sauce T-Shirt Go ahead and check out the sale before it’s over! And, stay tuned to DFB for all the best Disney merchandise sales and updates. Click here to check out shopDisney’s BIGGEST sale of the year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post BIG SALE ALERT: Get A Ton of Discounted Disney Items Online NOW! 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. We’ve seen a whole bunch of 50th Anniversary items released over the past several weeks since the celebrations began in October. Cinderella Castle is ready to continue celebrating the 50th Anniversary all year long in 2022! Some items haven’t been too expensive, while others have been priced at $1,000! Now, 3 NEW 50th Anniversary collectibles have arrived online, and some are available in the parks too. But we’ve got to warn you — these aren’t cheap! Recently, 3 NEW 50th Anniversary watches became available online. We’ve seen some of these pop up in the parks too, but it’s great to be able to shop for them from the comfort of your couch. Let’s take a look at them. First up we’ve got the new Cinderella Castle Watch for Women by Bulova. This is a limited edition item that was created for the 50th Anniversary. It features a rose gold-tone stainless steel case, 50 diamonds individually hand set on the cases, a design featuring the Castle and the 50th logo, and more amazing details. ©shopDisney But if you want this watch, get ready to shell out nearly $1,000! The watch is currently priced at $995 online. Click here to bring home this Bulova watch! Next up we have the Cinderella Castle Watch for Adults by Bulova. This is another watch that was created for the 50th Anniversary and it features the Castle in the center with the 50th logo. The watch is made of a yellow goldtone stainless steel case, has a black dial, and even has water resistance to 30m. 50th Anniversary Watch Though the price was listed as $595 in the picture we took in the parks, online the price of this watch is $550. We also found this at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom back in mid-December. Click here to get the Cinderella Castle watch from Bulova! Finally, we have the Mickey Mouse Pocket Watch by Bulova. This is another item for the 50th Anniversary and was made for the Vault Collection. It’s now online and available at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom. Pocket Watch It is a goldtone pocket watch with a removal chain which features Mickey Mouse and Cinderella Castle in its design. So Pretty! It comes encased in a hardwood presentation box, making it a perfect item to gift to another or have out on display. Another Look at the Watch This is actually the cheapest of the watches at $150. Get the pocket watch here! Right now you can also pick up the 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel Watch for Adults from Citizen. We found this online and also in Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom. Another New Watch This one is priced at $250 and has been online for just a bit longer than the others. Click here to get the Citizen watch! If you’re a watch collector or looking for a unique Disney gift for someone, and these watches are in your budget, be sure to check them out while they’re still available! Check back with us for more 50th Anniversary updates! Click here to see all of the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right now! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which of these watches do you like best? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 NEW 50th Anniversary Disney Collectibles Are Now Available (But They're Not Cheap!) 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. It may still be December, but Disney is already looking toward the spring! ©Disney While Disney is dropping new 50th anniversary merchandise, they’re also releasing two brand new spring collections! If you like tie-dye and comfy jogger sets, you’ll want to read on. The Mickey Mouse Spring Collection and the Winnie the Pooh Home Collection have officially debuted in Disneyland, Disney World, and on shopDisney as of today! Take a look at some of the new items you’ll probably want, and make a note that a few items in these collections are already sold out or not currently available online. ©Disney The Mickey Mouse Knit Cardigan is $64.99, and it’s covered in a fun Mickey print. It comes in sizes XS to XXL, but size small is already sold out so you might want to place an order asap! ©shopDisney Made with polyester and and acrylic and flecked yarn, this cardigan nods back to the old black-and-white Mickey cartoons! Get the Mickey Mouse Knit Cardigan here! Stay warm in the cool spring air with the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Quilted Jacket for $59.99, featuring a quilted Mickey icon print and an embroidered Minnie Mouse on the chest. ©shopDisney The jacket is made with 100% cotton, a cadet collar, and a front zip, and it comes in sizes XS to XL! Here’s the Mickey and Minnie Quilted Jacket! Join in on the tie-dye trend with the Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Fleece Pullover for $54.99, which comes in sizes XS to XXL. It’s made with cotton and polyester and features brushed back fleece with a teal, yellow, and gray tie-dye color scheme. ©shopDisney The pullover features a very chill embroidered Mickey on the front and yellow “Mickey” embroidery on the sleeve. Shop for the Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Pullover here! Want to match with your pullover? Grab the Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Pants for $44.99! It comes in sizes XS to XXL, and it’s designed with the same tie-dye color scheme as the pullover. ©shopDisney There’s an elastic waistband with a drawstring tie, pockets, and an embroidered Mickey on the leg. Find the Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Pants here! Kids get a few pieces of apparel too! The Kids Mickey and Minnie Mouse Tie-Dye Sweatshirt is $36.99, and it features Mickey and Minnie heart screen art and a pink and orange tie-dye pattern. ©shopDisney It comes in kids’ sizes 2 to 9/10, and it has inside out seams and a rounded neckline for comfort. Get the Kids Mickey and Minnie Tie-Dye Sweatshirt here! The spring collection also includes new Weighted Plushes with calming colors and 2 1/2 pound weighted (and removable) pouches, and there are also new Heated Plushes, like Baymax, that can be warmed up in the microwave. When we click the shopDisney links included in Disney’s post for these items, we’re currently receiving an error. Keep checking back for them to appear on the site! ©Disney The Winnie the Pooh Home Collection includes items like Mickey Mouse Bookends, a Mickey Succulent Plant, “Be Happy” Wall Decor, a Trinket Holder, and a Mickey-shaped pencil holder, but we’re currently receiving an error for these items on shopDisney as well. Keep checking back to see if these items appear, or you might be able to find some of them in Disney Parks! ©Disney We’ve already seen some of these items in the parks and we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. What do you think of the Disney spring collections? Make sure head over to shopDisney or look in the parks for these items during your trips. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney shopping news! Now is your chance to save big on hundreds of Disney items 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! 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Disney World has a variety of ways to start your day, from fun character breakfasts to Starbucks lines. A bit of a line for Starbucks Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company is also a super popular spot to grab your morning caffeine, with locations in all of the parks, many of the resorts, and Disney Springs. And now, Joffrey’s is even celebrating Disney World’s 50th anniversary! We found the NEW 50th anniversary coffee cups at Joffrey’s in Disney Springs today! On one side of the cup is the 50th logo with the park icons design we’ve seen all across Disney World… They’re here! …and on the other is the Joffrey’s logo! These only come in cold cups, but you can get any cold drink you want in them. New Joffrey’s cups are in town They also only have the cups in medium and large sizes, so if you order a small, it will come in a different cup. The color looks great with our iced coffee! And, you cannot get alcoholic drinks in these cups! So be aware that your coffee liqueur will have to be served in a normal cup. Have your caffeine and celebrate the 50th all at the same time! We’ll be on the lookout for the cups in other places around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see why you should visit Joffrey’s in EVERY Disney World park! 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 Joffrey’s or Starbucks better in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW 50th Anniversary Coffee Cups Arrive in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s New Year’s Eve week! Crowds at Magic Kingdom We’ve already taken a look at what New Year’s Eve itself will look like in Disney World and what kind of fireworks and other festivities you can expect. But one thing you might be wondering about are the CROWDS. We’ve seen some pretty large crowds in the parks ahead of Christmas. So what do the New Year’s Eve week crowds look like? Here’s what we’re seeing. Monday, December 27th Hollywood Studios On Monday, December 27th, we made our way around several of the parks and got a feel for the crowds. Let’s start in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Hollywood Studios, the crowds were there in full force. Hello Crowds Right at the entrance to the park, things were already looking crowded. Lots of Friends Here! As we got just past the entrance, the crowds continued. There were quite a few guests near the Disney Junior Dance Party area… Be Prepared for Crowds During the Holidays …near Star Tours… It’s Busy! …and in other parts of the park, though there were some gaps in the crowds as well. The Crowds are No Joke While things were looking busy near Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance… Ready to Ride? …they actually hadn’t really expanded the line into the extended queue area just yet. Not Too Bad…Yet In Toy Story Land, there were some substantial crowds as well… Crowds Here Too …though there was more space over by Alien Swirling Saucers. Ah, A Bit More Space As is typically the case with crowds in Disney World, it all depends on timing and where you are. Busy Here Too But, generally you can expect to see some longer lines at various spots, including snack kiosks, particularly during peak meal times. Longer Lines Here Too Just keep in mind that crowd levels can shift and change in a single area and throughout different areas of the parks as the day goes on. EPCOT Over at EPCOT, things were looking VERY busy at the entrance as well. Oh My Unsurprisingly, this is a popular week to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth. Disney Springs In Disney Springs, crowd levels actually weren’t too bad, though we were there pretty early in the morning. Not As Bad Here At the time we visited, Gideon’s Bakehouse didn’t even have a virtual queue in place, and the wait to get in was about 35 minutes. Waiting for Cookies! Near Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories, there was a pretty substantial line of guests waiting to get the latest Dooney & Bourke 50th Anniversary release. More Lines But overall, things at Disney Springs weren’t too bad. We’ll continue to update this post with more crowd updates throughout the week. Check back for updates. Thinking of visiting Disney World during a busy season? Check out our links below for tips and tricks to help you handle the crowds: How to avoid holiday crowd burnout in Disney World Genie+ tips for the most crowded days in Disney World and Disneyland Over 15 secret walkways to beat the crowds in Disney World Just Us and Hundreds of Our Closest Friends Here’s a quick checklist to help you manage those busy days in the parks: Have you made your Park Pass reservations yet? Do you have dining reservations for the days/places you want? Be sure to make that Mobile Order early in the day Have you checked the weather ahead of your trip? Have you made a list of the things that are a priority for you to accomplish? Going through this checklist can help you be prepared to handle your day and whatever may get thrown at you. We’ll keep an eye out for more crowd news and let you know what we find. Check back for all the latest updates! Click here see how many flights were canceled on the 27th ahead of New Year’s Eve. 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What crowd tips do you live by in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: How CROWDED is Disney World During New Year's Eve Week? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Upon opening the hotel, Disneyland Paris organized a unique masterclass with Marvel Comics artist, Olivier Coipel, for students studying at a famous French artistic school, Gobelins, l’Ecole de l’Image, to learn about his journey to becoming one of the 110 Marvel artists who created art displayed at Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel.View the full article

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Some Disney merchandise only pops up for a very limited time and can be difficult to grab. Happy Halloween! Some of the items that tend to be very popular in Disney World are the specially themed popcorn buckets. During Halloween this past year, we saw a VERY cool Mickey Mummy popcorn bucket released in Disneyland and (eventually) in Disney World. But if you didn’t get the chance to snatch up this beauty while it was in the parks, we’ve got a secret spot where you might want to look! We first heard about this Mickey mummy popcorn bucket back in August. Then we got the chance to see it in person in Disneyland in September. Disney had indicated that the popcorn bucket would be coming to Disney World, so we searched for it throughout the Halloween season. And we searched, and we searched. We FINALLY found this beauty over at Disney Springs in early October, just a few weeks before the end of the Halloween season. Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket And this buddy was POPULAR. The lines to get this little friend in Disney Springs wrapped throughout the shopping and dining district when we first found him. We totally get it. The popcorn bucket has an adorable Mickey mummy design, giving off all the fun but also spooky vibes. Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket It also has a fun strap and would qualify for $2 popcorn refills throughout your trip. Pretty sweet! Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket This specialty bucket was priced at $20 in Disney World. But just as the Halloween season came and went, so did this popcorn bucket. We thought we had said “goodbye” to Mummy Mickey for this year, but we were WRONG. Too Cute! (Mummy Mickey in Disneyland) Earlier today we stopped by the Disney outlet store (Disney’s Character Warehouse) located at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets and we found our little Mummy popcorn friend! In fact, we found quite a lot of them! WOW! There’s Plenty Here! The popcorn buckets were all wrapped up individually and ready to be taken home for all kinds of Halloween fun year-round. Plenty of Stock Here And the best part?! Though this buddy doesn’t come with any popcorn, he’s priced at $14.99, so you miss out on the popcorn but also get a little bit of a reduction in price. Want to Bring One Home? We’ve seen some interesting stuff pop up in the Disney outlet stores before (including a mug from the 2020 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that never was). It’s a good reminder that even when a Disney item seems to have gone away, you might see it pop up in some other places, so always keep those eyes open! Mickey is Ready to Go Home With You! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney merchandise news and we’ll share that all with you. Check back for more updates! Click here to see the EPIC Disney holiday popcorn bucket we found 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. Do you like to visit the Disney outlet stores in Orlando? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Couldn't Get a Popular Disney Item in the Parks? Check This Secret Spot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Christmas and Chanukah may be over, but don’t let the post-holiday blues get you down! Just in time for the new year, we have two new collections launching today at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and shopDisney.com that will help you get a fresh start to the new year! Check them out as you work on your New Year’s Resolutions list.View the full article

Icon Park's Orlando SlingShot and Orlando FreeFall, a drop tower, open on International Drive on Tuesday. 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 holidays can be a very busy travel season, with large crowds in theme parks, airports, and more. Orlando International Airport recently shared their expectations for some of the busiest travel days of the season — many of which surround the December holidays. Airport Crowds But with big travel crowds can come big complications. Over the past several days, we’ve seen thousands of flights canceled, and now it seems more cancelations are taking place. According to CNN, over 2,000 flights have been canceled today, Monday the 27th. Of the thousands of flights canceled, more than 700 were within, into, or out of the U.S. Additionally, more than 3,000 flights have been delayed. Orlando International Airport 50th Anniversary Display We had previously shared that over 3,000 Christmas Eve flights had been canceled. According to CNN, globally airlines canceled over 6,000 flights between Christmas Eve, Christmas, and the day after Christmas. In the U.S. alone, more than 1,200 flights were canceled and more than 5,000 flights were delayed on Sunday. According to NBC News, “some 10,000 flights [were] canceled globally over the holiday weekend and into Monday.” Orlando Airport This comes as the holiday travel picks up. CNN reports that on Wednesday of this past week, “more people passed through TSA checkpoints than on the same day in 2019.” What is causing the cancelations? CNN notes that United Airlines previously indicated that it had to cancel some flights because it “lacked enough crew members to safely fly all of its scheduled routes.” The Omicron COVID-19 variant appears to be impacting the situation, according to some airlines. In a memo, United said, “The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation.” Flights are being canceled According to NBC News, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska airlines have all cited COVID-19 infections for the difficulties they’ve been facing. JetBlue shared that they’ve “seen an increasing number of sick calls from omicron.” This comes after “more than 130,000 new Covid cases were reported in the U.S. on Sunday alone.” Winter weather and storms in the parts of the United States may also impact flight schedules and road conditions. Flying If you’re planning to fly to/from Disney World soon, or fly anywhere else for that matter, be sure to check on the status of your flight to see if there have been any cancelations or delays that might impact it. You’ll also want to arrive early at the airport to give yourself more than enough time to get through all of the security processes and make it to your gate. Be aware that things like parking might be very busy at certain airports, so check on any of those specific needs you might have ahead of time so you can best prepare for your trips. Airplane We’ll keep an eye out for more travel news and let you know what we find. If you are flying or driving somewhere soon, we wish you safe travels. Florida breaks state’s daily record of new COVID-19 cases — click here to read more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to fly to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments if your travel plans have been impacted at all. The post NEWS: Over 2,000 Flights CANCELED Today 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. How’s it going, DFB fam? Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter This time of year is PACKED with new things at Walt Disney World, and it’s our job to keep you up to date on everything that happens in the parks, hotels, and more! Today, we’re gonna go through every new thing that happened at the Disney Resorts this week, so let’s jump into it! Swan and Dolphin Resort Construction Update The fountains are up and running again at the Dolphin! Fountains are running! They had been turned off and the water was drained for a while now. Merchandise Update We found a LOT of MagicBands at the Disney gift shop in the Dolphin. SO many bands! So, if you’re looking for a variety of MagicBands, this is a great spot to find them! Just remember that a new version of MagicBand is coming soon. General Update Also at the Dolphin before Christmas, we found and info and times sheet for their Santa Claus meet and greet. SANTAAAAA! Apparently, the Dolphin is “Santa’s favorite resort” — who knew?! Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Food Update Screen Door is still carrying some Halloween items! We guess they’re still feeling spooky season vibes even though Christmas has passed. Halloween Apple Cider Mixes You can get these apple cider mixes for $4.49. Merchandise Update Inside Thimbles and Threads we found a new Baby Nana Plush for $34.99… Just adorable …and a Little Mermaid Tail Pencil Case for $14.99! Pencil Case It’s a great place to keep all of your thingamabobs. Art of Animation Resort Food Update We spotted the new Playful Penguin Cupcake at Landscape of Flavors. This is a red velvet cupcake topped with cream cheese buttercream, peppermint candy cane sprinkles, and a sugared penguin. Penguin cupcake! He’s all festive for the holiday season! We recently spotted this cupcake at the All Star resorts. Construction Update Doc Hudson was covered and behind a gate in the Cars section of Art of Animation. Where’d Doc go? Maybe he’s getting a little tune up! Merchandise Update Some Loungfly backpacks are back in stock over here that we haven’t seen in a while. We saw the Bo Peep Loungefly… Bo Peep …and the Mickey Waffle Loungefly! Wanna wear a Mickey waffle? These look good enough to eat! General Update There was a table set up for gift wrapping at Art of Animation recently! Get your gift wrapped! Gift wrap ranged from $4-$8 depending on the size of your item. Pop Century Resort Food Update Pop Century also has the new penguin cupcake! Little penguin We saw both variations of the penguin on these — the one with a scarf and the one with earmuffs. Merchandise Update At Everything Pop, there is still a lot of NBA merchandise available. NBA Merchandise We also found a new Have A Nice Day Pop Century Shirt for $24.99. New shirt! And, they were selling Disney+ gift cards in this store! Get a Disney+ subscription as a gift! This would be a great gift for the people in your life who LOVE movies and TV! General Update You could still vote in Pop’s create your own wreath competition. Wreath competition! The wreaths were made by the Cast Members at Pop Century. Caribbean Beach Resort Food Update Joffrey’s is still using pump syrups over at Caribbean Beach Resort. Pump syrups This is the location right by the Skyliner station. Merchandise Update In Calypso, we saw this new knit Walt Disney World sweater for $54.99. New sweater! And, there is a new Pirates of the Caribbean cup for $14.99. Pirates of the Caribbean cup It shows Mickey and friends dressed up like pirates! Disney’s Riviera Resort Food Update There is a new Reindeer Mousse treat over here at Le Petit Cafe. This is a dark chocolate mousse with a peppermint mousse inside. The mousse is sitting on top of a brownie, and it’s decorated with dark chocolate antlers and a red nose made of white chocolate. So cute! You can get it for $5.99! Click here to see our full review of the Reindeer Mousse! Merchandise Update Inside Riviera’s store, we saw a new Minnie Mouse Riviera keychain for $12.99. New Minnie keychain There is also the Disney Vacation Club Operation game available over here now! DVC Operation We’ve seen this around at other Disney resorts! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Update Pineapple Lanai has a new Dole Whip creation! The ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float is a Dole Whip Lime Float with Pineapple Juice, an ‘Olu Mel White Chocolate Medallion, and Strawberry Popping Candy. It’s also covered in edible glitter! ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float This seasonal treat won’t be around for long, so grab it at the Polynesian for $6.49. Click here to see our full review of the ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float Merchandise Update At Boutiki, the Lily Pulitzer Holiday Collection was on sale. Lily Pulitzer Holliday Collection And, we also found a 50th hospitality line over here! New 50th collection There is a 7 piece set, a mug, and a salt and pepper shaker in the collection. Hospitality Set Entertain your guests with some fun designs from the Polynesian! General Update The buses at the Polynesian were doubling up so they were taking longer than usual. Long bus lines The Polynesian bus went to the Polynesian and then the Grand Floridian, while the Contemporary bus was going to both the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge. Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Update The $1000 and $750 50th anniversary ears are available at the Grand Floridian. Super pricey ears They also had the Luxe Logo 50th anniversary tracksuit in stock. Luxe Logo Tracksuit You can get the top by itself for $149.99 and the sweatpants for $129.99. So in total, the tracksuit will cost $279.98. You can also get the tracksuit online at shopDisney. Contemporary Resort Merchandise Update We found some premade Christmas Gift Baskets for sale. They were themed to things like the 50th anniversary, Star Wars, and Disney snacks. Premade holiday gift bag That’s everything we found at the Disney World resorts! We’re always staying up to date on all of the latest Disney parks news, and reporting it as soon as we can, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates. Click here to see what Walt Disney World looked like during the busiest week of the 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. Have you been to any of the Disney World hotels lately? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at the Disney World Hotels: A Limited Time Dole Whip and a Hidden Car first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Cinderella Castle got a fancy new look for Disney World’s 50th anniversary in Magic Kingdom, and Disney has released lots of new merchandise in her honor! Cinderella Castle We’ve seen the Cinderella Castle spirit jersey as well as many other pieces of new 50th merchandise inspired by the castle, and if you’re a Disney Dooney & Bourke fan, you might have also seen a few new designs released for the 50th anniversary. Now Disney World just released what might be the most epic Disney Dooney & Bourke purse ever, so check it out! Today in Hollywood Studios, we found the 50th Cinderella Castle Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag! This purse has a gorgeous image of Cinderella Castle in all her 50th anniversary glory, and it costs $298 at Legends of Hollywood. Cinderella Castle Tote Bag Cinderella Castle is set against a blue sky with some puffy clouds, and she looks extra sparkly. So pretty! Each purse is outfitted with brown leather details, including a 50th logo Disney World tag. 50th tag And the back of the tote has an external pocket for extra storage and more blue sky imagery. Back of the bag This is one of those 50th anniversary items that is sure to be popular among collectors, and you can get it for $298 at Legends of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios while supplies last. It’s in Disney World! We’ll be watching out for more sightings of the 50th Cinderella Castle Tote Bag around Disney World but you might want to act fast as this purse has already sold out online! Stay tuned to DFB for more shopping updates! ALL the Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise you can get online right now! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of the Cinderella Castle Dooney & Bourke Tote? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World Just Dropped A New 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Bag — And it’s EPIC first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is nearly over in Disney World, but there are still a few days left to squeeze in that last bit of fun! The Holidays Have Arrived in EPCOT Guests can stop by EPCOT for the International Festival of the Holidays for a few more days, or they can check out all of the holiday festivities going on at Magic Kingdom or the other parks. But the human guests aren’t the only ones who have been able to get into the festive spirit! Over at EPCOT, some very special residents were extra good this year and they got some special treats. It’s the rays at the Seas with Nemo & Friends! ©Disney via TikTok (disneyparks) The rays at EPCOT actually got some specially themed clam gelatin treats for the holidays, given to them by the very festive animal care team. ©Disney via TikTok (disneyparks) There were clam gelatin treats shaped like gingerbread people, Christmas trees, and more! These rays must definitely be on the “nice” list. ©Disney via TikTok (disneyparks) Seems like they had quite the happy holiday! ©Disney via TikTok (disneyparks) Other parts of The Seas got in on the holiday action too, with special decorations… ©Disney via TikTok (disneyparks) …and even some little stockings! ©Disney via TikTok (disneyparks) Check out the TikTok video from Disney Parks below to see more details! We’ve loved seeing The Seas with Nemo & Friends really celebrate all of the holidays this year. We’ve spotted a menorah… Celebrating! …and more decor in some of the tanks. Ready for the spooky season! We’ve also truly loved the little Mickey hats in the sea urchin tank in honor of the 50th Anniversary. Double the Hats! So yeah…this is a The Seas with Nemo and Friends fan account now? It’s fun to see how Disney World celebrates the holidays in some of those more surprising, behind-the-scenes, or smaller ways. Just goes to show — you’ve always got to keep those eyes open in Disney World. You never know what you might find! Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see the latest Disney news! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you stopped by The Seas with Nemo & Friends to check out these cool animals? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Clam Jello?! See Who Got to Enjoy These Special Snacks in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2021 was a year of change in the Disney parks. On the one hand, a lot of things reopened that we had been missing since the 2020 closure. Cinderella Castle We also gained a lot of new experiences (especially around that historical 50th Anniversary celebration). But with these openings and reopenings also came closures and losses that will continue to impact Disney as it rolls its way into the new year. Check out our video below 15 Things We’ve Lost in Disney World This Year! 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: 15 Things We’ve Lost in Disney World This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There seems to be an endless list of things we need on our Disney World vacations: our favorite rides, top-notch restaurants, fireworks, a day by the pool, a photo with Mickey Mouse, and a new pair of Minnie Ears. But there are also several things that many of us would be more than okay living WITHOUT. Welcome to Disney World! We reached out to our readers on social recently to see what things in Disney World they could live without, and we received well over 1,000 responses! Let’s dive in and see what the most popular responses were. Prices Perhaps the most popular response to our question fell under the category of prices. A Disney World vacation is not cheap, no matter how you slice and dice it, and it only seems to get more and more pricey every year! A comment from one reader said, “When I was a kid we could go a few times a year but with the prices now it’s more like once every 5 years.” Magic Kingdom Another reader also pointed out that while they love Disney, “It makes me sad that so many can’t go.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Remember that there are many ways that you can save on a Disney World vacation! Be sure to look before you book — there are often at least one or two hotel discounts available. There are also many ways to save on dining in Disney World, including both discounts as well as hacks like splitting larger-portion snacks. These little tips can add up to huge savings! Click here for ways to save on your 2022 Disney World vacation! Crowds Not to be outdone by high prices, another immensely popular response to our question on Facebook on things you could live without in Disney World are those crowds! Crowds in Disney’s Hollywood Studios December 2021 Crowds and Disney World seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, but in a much less appetizing way. A reader noted that they “loved when they were limited the crowds more after reopening.” If you recall what the parks looked like in the summer of 2020, it almost felt like a ghost town due to their capacity limitations. Magic Kingdom on Reopening Day These days, however, the crowds look more like they did in 2019 before the closures. Oh, hello there, crowds. While you can’t control how many other guests are in the parks on the same day as you, there are a few tricks to help navigate those busier days. Be sure to plan ahead and prioritize what top three rides and attractions are on your “must do” list. Look for secret walkways that are less used and don’t be afraid to take frequent breaks either! Click here for more tips on how to navigate Disney World’s busiest days. Genie+ Perhaps the biggest change in Disney World this year was the rollout of Genie and Genie+. While Disney Genie is a new, free tool to help guests plan their “perfect Disney day” with customized itineraries, Genie+ on the other hand is a new PAID version of what used to be FastPass+. Genie+ ©Disney FastPass was suspended when the parks first closed in March of 2020, and guests experienced standby-only queues for rides and attractions for well over a year before a replacement for FastPass was announced. Genie+ was pointed out by several of our followers as one thing they would prefer to live without. Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane One reader suggested that they “would remove Genie Plus and put back FastPass.” There were many others who had similar feelings. Since Genie+ has only been around for a couple of months as of this writing, only time will tell just how successful this new system is with guests wishing to bypass the lines on those crowded days we mentioned above. Click here for tips on how to use Genie and Genie+ in Disney World! Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System While Genie and Genie+ have only been recent additions to the Disney World experience, one new system that launched when the parks first reopened in the summer of 2020 is Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System. Under this program, guests are required to make a reservation ahead of their visit, in addition to purchasing valid admission, in order to enter the theme parks. Tomorrowland While the reservations are available at no extra fee, many guests have cited the fact that this is yet another step in an already long list of steps one has to take in order to plan a successful Disney World vacation. One reader said they could live without “how complicated it’s getting” when planning a trip, and the Park Pass Reservation System is a big part of those complications for many guests. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We recommend you book your Park Pass Reservations as soon as you purchase your theme park tickets so you have your best chance at getting the reservations you want! In general, there is wide availability across all four parks if you book out early enough. Animal Kingdom Once you get into the park of your choice, the new rules don’t seem to end there! Some followers pointed out that they could live without the new Park Hopping rules, like a reader, who specifically added that the “restriction on when to park hop” makes it difficult to plan a trip like we used to! Click here for a list of dates in 2022 you may want to book your Park Pass Reservation for ASAP! Certain Snacks If you’re a Disney foodie like we are, then you probably have your list of favorite Disney World snacks you have to try on every vacation! But watch out — some of our followers would be more than happy to do away with some of those treats! So many treats to choose from! Several of our followers pointed out that those turkey legs have GOT to go. The infamous Disney World turkey legs have a bit of a cult following, with guests either loving or completely despising this larger-than-life serving of protein. Ah, the turkey leg. Other followers suggested that they could live without Dole Whip (cue the gasps!). Traditional Dole Whip is a frozen pineapple treat, and while we certainly love it, we get that pineapple isn’t everyone’s flavor of choice! Dole Whip comes in a variety of other flavors as well, including Coconut, Lime, Raspberry, Mango, and Vanilla. Don’t come for our Dole Whip. Be sure to check the menus at spots like Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace ahead of your visit to see which flavors are available! Click here for a list of snacks Disney fans say they’ll never eat again! Certain Rides Finally, just like snacks, your favorite Disney World ride or attraction would be in jeopardy if some of our followers were in charge for the day! Many of our followers mentioned specific rides that they could live without, including Tomorrowland Speedway… Tomorrowland Speedway …Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room… Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room …and Mission: SPACE. Mission: SPACE It just goes to show that not every ride is going to be a hit with every single guest, but there is a Disney World ride or attraction for just about everybody! Click here for a list of over 30 rides Disney World fans said they could live without! That’s a wrap on our roundup of answers to the question, “If you could REMOVE one thing from Disney World, what would it be?” We hope this provided you with some helpful tips on how to navigate some of the less-than-popular aspects of planning a Disney World vacation. Be sure to follow along for more tips and tricks as you prepare for your next trip! Traveling to Disney World in 2022? Don’t make these NEW mistakes! 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. If you could only get rid of and live without ONE of the items we listed above, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Things Disney Fans Say They Could Live WITHOUT in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that some of the BEST food in Disney World isn’t even in the parks? Disney Springs If you head over to Disney Springs, the shopping district in Disney World, you can find restaurants by world-class chefs with a huge variety of food options. There’s great Asian cuisine at Morimoto Asia, some of the best fried chicken you’ll ever have at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, and delicious flavors from Spain at Jaleo (just to name a few). But even if you recognize those restaurants, you may not have heard of the place we’re heading today. We’re eating crowd-pleasing food that you can get on the go at prices much lower than the neighboring restaurants! We’re visiting Pizza Ponte, which is a quick-service spot located at the Landing at Disney Springs. It’s right next door to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and across from STK. Pizza Ponte If you love Maria & Enzo’s, you’ll be happy to learn that this spot is basically the fast food relative to that restaurant. The trio of Italian eateries is made up of Pizza Ponte, Maria & Enzo’s, and Enzo’s Hideaway. Maria & Enzo’s But is Pizza Ponte worth a visit? And should you choose it over other pizza in Disney World, or even other pizza in Disney Springs? Let’s find out. Atmosphere Pizza Ponte is a very small restaurant, since its purpose is to be a quick take-out spot. Counter Most guests will probably take their pizza to go and find a nice spot by the water to chow down or even snack as they walk. We would recommend doing that, because it was very difficult to find a spot inside the dining room. Dining room There are only about ten tables inside, along with a few more outside. Even once we had our seat, it felt a little tight and cramped inside. Outdoor dining The tables available are standard table and chairs. Seating There was a small counter where you could stand and eat, and that area also had some outlets in case you needed to charge your phone at the same time (always a bonus!). Counter The dining room is the same room as the kitchen, and there was a tiny seating area on one side of the counter and a slightly larger room on the other. Since we were right by the kitchen, it was a pretty loud atmosphere with a lot going on. You’ll hear the chefs working on the food, other customers ordering, and all the guests nearby as you eat. (So this is probably not a good option if you want a quiet meal or romantic dinner.) Chefs The utensils, sauces, and other condiments are all self-service. Utensils You’ll find them by the entrance to the restaurant, not in the main dining room. Eats We know all about the dining room now, but what you came here for is actually the food! Let’s take a look. Menu The menus are posted above the counter, so you can peruse them as you wait in line to order. Pizza menu This spot is known for pizza by the slice and tasty hot sandwiches, although they also have a few other options, like salads and desserts. When we visited, the sandwiches were not available at all. Sandwiches menu? The Cast Members didn’t know if this was a temporary issue or if it’ll be a permanent change. The menu board for sandwiches was still above the counter, but the only items listed there were salads. Drinks menu We’re always happy to order pizza, but this was a little disappointing because we’ve really enjoyed the hot sandwiches here in the past. Desserts menu If you wanted to see the menu before your visit to get more time to look it over, you can also find it on the My Disney Experience app. Drinks For our drink, we ordered the Frozen Strawberry Margarita for $10.95. This drink was pretty sweet with a slightly tangy flavor as well. The strawberry flavor was strong, and it didn’t taste fake or overly fruity. The strawberry flavor was definitely more prominent than the alcohol flavor, so if you’re looking for a strong drink, this might not be the best choice. Frozen Strawberry Margarita The drink stayed frozen throughout the whole meal, which made it super refreshing for a hot Florida day! The Cast Member we spoke to told us that this was the most popular drink, which we thought was interesting because it didn’t seem super unique or special to us. (also, it’s…not the most Italian beverage, right? ) It’s pretty good! It was a good drink, and we really enjoyed it, but there was nothing about it that made this margarita stick in our minds. You can probably get better margaritas over at Choza de Margarita in EPCOT, in our opinion. Choza de Margarita The serving size was pretty decent, but we thought that $11 was a little pricey for the fairly basic drink. Though, for Disney pricing, that price is pretty average. However, if you love margaritas or strawberry flavor, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed by this drink! It’s especially nice if the weather is warm and you want a refreshing treat. Food For our appetizer, we ordered the Misticanza Salad for $9.50. Salad This salad has mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, olives, peppadew peppers, chunks of feta, and a balsamic dressing. No surprise here — the cheese was our favorite part. It was very mild, and we would’ve loved more of it in the salad. We <3 Cheese The lettuce was crispy and fresh, and we liked that the peppers added a little spice to the salad. We also would’ve liked more peppers as well, come to think of it, since there were only two little ones in the whole salad. We would’ve been happy with fewer red onions and more peppers, but that was more of a personal preference. Just two small peppers The balsamic dressing was very tasty as well, with a tangy flavor. Dressing Overall, we thought the salad was tasty but a little plain (unless you got a bite with both cheese and pepper in it). It’s a large portion, so you could easily have this as a meal if you just wanted a lighter option. Pretty good, not exciting For our entrées, we ordered two slices of pizza: the San Gennaro for $8.25 and the Parma Cotto for $8.25 as well. Lots of good food First of all, let’s talk about portion sizes. When we say we got a slice of pizza, you need to understand that these are not your average pizza slices. You get BIG slices here — they’re advertised as being the biggest in Disney Springs! So most guests will probably be happy with one slice if you’re not crazy hungry, although there are several delicious-looking options, so it’s difficult to choose just one. BIG slices The San Gennaro has tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina, sweet Italian sausage, onions, and hot cherry peppers. The crust was thicker than our other slice, and we thought the cheese-to-crust ratio was just right. It wasn’t too bread-y, but you also don’t get just a mouth full of cheese either (although — would a mouth full of cheese really be a bad thing?). San Gennaro We appreciated that the crust was thicker because there were a lot of toppings on this slice, so it needed that structure to keep it from falling apart. Thick crust This pizza was pretty spicy! It hits you right when you take a bit and then again with the aftertaste. There wasn’t a strong sausage flavor from that Italian sausage. Most of the flavor came from the peppers. Peppers and sausage In general, we thought this pizza was very tasty. If you don’t love sausage, we think you’ll still enjoy this slice since the flavor coming from the meat was very mild. Mild sausage The Parma Cotto slice has Parma ham, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. This slice has a lot of cheese, which isn’t usually something we complain about. However, it was almost too much, even for us. This is really just a big hunk of melted cheese disguised as pizza. Parma Cotta This slice was pretty tasty, but it was almost boring compared to the San Gennaro slice. However, the mild flavors worked well together, and there was some great texture and depth of flavor coming from the ricotta. There’s no tomato sauce here (or ANY sauce) it’s just cheese….cheese….more cheese…and a bit of ham. Very cheesy! We would’ve loved more Parma ham, as there was only one piece of it on our slice. We think it would’ve been better to have a few more pieces or to have the pieces cut up smaller and dispersed over the whole slice rather than in one place. Another note is you’ve gotta really like ricotta cheese to fully enjoy this. That cheese is a wetter, softer cheese (it’s the same stuff you’ll find in a cannoli) and the hefty scoops of it on the slice meant some bites were a LOT of ricotta! Very little Parma ham We thought that we’d prefer the Parma Cotta, but we ended up liking the San Gennaro better since that slice was so much more flavorful. But both slices were very tasty, and the Parma Cotta might be a better choice if you’re not a fan of spicy food. Parma Cotta slice In general, we learned that there are several different ways to experience Pizza Ponte. If you want to be a little more adventurous, they’ve got some fun and flavorful slices for you to try. But if you prefer to stick to your comfort zone or are traveling with picky eaters, there are also plenty of options for you here. But also, a PSA: they have phenomenal pepperoni cups here too. if you want to go with a classic. #IYKYK Pepperoni Pizza with nice CUPS They’ve really got something for everyone. Dessert We’ve enjoyed the cannolis at Pizza Ponte in the past, but this time we decided to try something different for dessert. We grabbed a Tiramisu instead! Tiramisu The tiramisu here is made with Mascarpone, Lady Fingers, and Espresso Cream, and you can get it for $8. This dessert wasn’t terribly heavy, which we appreciated since we had just finished off two BIG slices of pizza. Even if you’re pretty stuffed, you could still make room for this treat. Very strong flavor The cream was very light and still flavorful by itself, but everything was overpowered by that espresso flavor. You’ve got to REALLY love coffee if you’re going to enjoy this treat. The espresso was very strong, even for coffee-lovers like our reporter. Most tiramisu has just enough of that coffee flavor to appreciate it, but this was in your face. We would’ve preferred the mascarpone to take more of a starring role to balance out the flavor profile better. We initially thought that the portion size would be too small, but we realized after our first bite that there was a reason you only get a little bit. That flavor is just too intense for a big portion! Bite If you are a HUGE coffee fan, this might be your dream come true. But if you don’t love coffee or you prefer sweeter desserts, then you’ll probably want to try something different. You can snag a cannoli, or find dessert elsewhere in Disney Springs. If you’re looking for SWEET, then Gideon’s Bakehouse has half-pound cookies a short stroll away. Just sayin’. And there are so many great options for food in the Springs that we’re going to recommend finding a treat somewhere else, even if it’s just to explore and discover some more unique and fun treats. Nosh or Not Pop into Pizza Ponte for a slice if: You’re from the New York/New Jersey area and miss the counter service by-the-slice joints. It’s weirdly difficult to find a good slice of pizza in Florida, so this spot could be a little taste of home! You have pickier friends or kids who need a simple, familiar dish You don’t have a lot of time, so you need a filling meal on the go Skip this spot if: You have time to sit and enjoy a table-service meal. There are SO many great food options in Disney Springs, and the pizza slices here really weren’t missing one of the fantastic restaurants that are available nearby. You want a quiet or romantic experience. This spot has a small, loud dining room, so you won’t find chill vibes here. If you wanted a place for date night, we recommend Wine Bar George or Morimoto Asia. You want to customize your own pizza. There’s another quick-service spot in Disney Springs where you can choose from a variety of sauces and toppings to build your own pizza. Head over to Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza for some high-quality food that’s totally customizable. Overall In general, we really enjoyed our meal at Pizza Ponte. Nothing blew our minds, but everything we ate was at least decently tasty. The San Gennaro slice was our favorite part, and we loved that it had a kick to it. The tiramisu was too strong for us, and we will probably skip the salad next time we visit. But, for a quick slice of ‘za, it ain’t bad! Pizza Ponte The Cast Member here, while helpful, seemed to be a little stressed out. It’s a fast-paced environment with a lot going on, so the stress is definitely understandable. But we’re used to really friendly service at most Disney restaurants, and we didn’t find we got that here on this particular visit. Pizza Ponte You get a good amount of food for your money here (at least with the pizza), and it’s the cheaper, faster alternative to other Italian restaurants like Maria & Enzo’s. So this restaurant isn’t a bad option, but we think there are better choices in Springs. We already mentioned Blaze (for the pizza), but other quick-service spots that we love here include Chicken Guy! (for tasty chicken with a huge variety of sauces) and Earl of Sandwich (for possibly the best hot sandwich you’ll ever eat). Disney Springs The pizza here is solid, but our hearts remain true to our one love, Via Napoli over in EPCOT. That’s still the gold standard for pizza in Disney World for us. BUT, if you’re looking for quick and easy pizza that’s still quite tasty though, this will do (until you can get over to EPCOT and eat an insane amount of cheese and pepperoni at Via Napoli, that is! ). Keep following DFB for more reviews of all the restaurants in Disney World! Blaze Pizza or Pizza Ponte? See Our Full Show-Down of These Pizza Joints 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 been to Pizza Ponte in Disney Springs? Tell us what you thought in the comments! The post Review: Pizza In Disney World With TOO MUCH Cheese?! Yep, It's Possible. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been knee-deep in holiday snacks, holiday merchandise, and holiday decor at Disney World. Happy New Year! But in case you haven’t noticed, it’s almost the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. And we’ve been hunting for some new 2022 merchandise ALL over the parks! And we FINALLY found a pair of Minnie ears we’ve been looking for! We previously saw the Disney Parks 2022 Minnie Ears at Disneyland, and can we say that they are SO much fun. Well, today, we finally found them at Disney World! Check them out! So fun! The ears are clear with the year on them, complete with confetti! And look how the numbers’ colors just POP. SO vibrant! One ear has a “2” and “0” on it in red and gray… 20… …while the other ear has a “2” and “2” on it in green and gold! …22 These hard plastic clear ears sit on top of a plastic headband that has grips inside so it will stay on your head. Oh, and did we mention the ears light up? How fun are these going to be to wear on New Year’s Eve when we’re counting down the final hours of 2021? 10…9…8…we are so ready! AND they light up! We found these ears at Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $20.66. So if you’re looking for the perfect pair of ears to ring in the new year — now you know where to go. And we’ll let you know when we spot more 2022 Disney merchandise, so stay tuned! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be at Disney World for New Year’s Eve? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 2022 Ears Have Finally Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, food just tastes better if it’s Mickey-shaped! Anything Mickey-shaped is automatically a winner We’d gladly take Mickey-shaped food over regular food any day! Even if we’re not in the parks, eating Mickey-shaped foods always adds a little extra fun to our meals, (as long as we don’t think too much about the fact that we’re biting our oldest Disney friend’s head off.) Anyways, we’re here for anything and everything Mickey-shaped, and we just found a savory recipe that fits the bill! If you’re looking to try a new recipe, or want to give someone a holiday Mickey surprise, check out this recipe from D23! They just shared their Spinach and Ricotta Mickey Pinwheel recipe, and it’s a Mickey-shaped delight! ©Disney Here’s everything you’ll need for this recipe! Ingredients: 1 package of frozen puff pastry (2 sheets) 1/3 cup of shredded parmesan cheese 1 cup of ricotta cheese 2 cloves of garlic 6 oz of fresh spinach 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 large egg 1 tablespoon of water Salt and pepper (to taste) Once you’ve gathered up all of your ingredients, here’s what you have to do! Instructions Thaw the puff pastry sheets. Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a pan, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant (roughly 30 seconds.) Add the spinach and stir together, then cover and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally until the spinach is wilted. Remove the lid, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until all of the water is evaporated. Then, remove from heat. Mix the parmesan, spinach, and ricotta in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, and lay the puff pastry on top. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut one of the sheets in half. (Leave the other one whole!) Make an egg wash in a small bowl by combining the egg and water. Brush the surface of each pastry sheet with the egg wash. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly on the pastry sheets, leaving an inch of space at the top and bottom of the sheet. Roll up each sheet starting at the wide end. The empty pastry on each sheet should help it all stick together. You should have 1 big log and 2 smaller logs of pastry once you roll all 3 sheets. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 400° F. Take your logs out of the refrigerator and cut each into 1/2 inch slices. Lay the slices out on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Each larger slice should have 2 smaller slices at the top of it, creating the Mickey shape! Stick the pastries together by pinching them. Brush the top of each pinwheel with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned and puffy! Take them out of the oven, serve warm, and enjoy! And there you have it! That’s how you make Spinach Ricotta Mickey Pinwheels! It’s Mickey!! We’re sure ol’ Mick won’t mind you taking a bite out of his ear for a snack this tasty! Try this recipe out, and let us know what you think! We’re always staying up to date with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to check out more Disney Recipes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you gonna try this Spinach and Ricotta Mickey Pinwheel recipe? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney RECIPE: A Savory Mickey-Shaped Snack For When You Can't Make It To The Parks! 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. We’re still right in the middle of all the excitement of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! You can get this ON A BAG. And the most iconic thing at Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, has been decked out with glorious 50th anniversary EARidescent details, including a gigantic “50” in the center! And if you’re looking for a keepsake with that castle on it, get ready to mark your calendar! Dooney & Bourke is getting ready to release a new tote online with that version of Cinderella Castle on it. It has a beautiful print of the 50th anniversary castle against a beautiful blue sky on it, along with a red tag with the 50th anniversary logo stamped on it in gold. ©Disney Dooney & Bourke has previously given us two 50th anniversary collections, including a design with Mickey and Minnie… 50th Anniversary Tote with Mickey and Minnie …and a sleek black collection with EARidescent Cinderella Castle sketches on it. The previous 50th anniversary collection But this new bag is probably going to be a MUST for fans of Cinderella Castle’s celebratory look! So when can you grab it? Well, it’s going to be on sale on December 27th on shopDisney at 12AM PST. So set those alarms because we have a feeling this one will go fast. And we’ll keep an eye out for more 50th anniversary merchandise, so be sure to check back with us again soon! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be grabbing this back when it becomes available? Let us know in the comments! The post Dooney & Bourke to Release a 50th Anniversary Disney World Tote Online SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this year, Disneyland shocked us all when they announced a project known as DisneylandForward. This announcement perhaps left us with more questions than answers, and since that time, there haven’t really been any updates! Sleeping Beauty Castle Today, we thought we’d check in with all things DisneylandForward, including a recap on what exactly this project is (and isn’t, at least not yet!), and where it currently stands. What is DisneylandForward? If you missed Disney’s mega-announcement from earlier this year, let’s catch up on what exactly DisneylandForward is. In short, the project as it currently stands is a proposal to the city of Anaheim, California to update the existing plans which determine Disney’s districts, areas, and zones, which are currently limiting from the company’s point of view. Disneyland Forward is essentially a push for more flexibility with its districting and zoning plans. ©Disney These existing plans were a result of an approval from Anaheim in the 1990s which was meant to “guide the growth” of the Disneyland Resort as well as other businesses in the area. Disney, however, believes that “Disneyland Resort is facing planning restrictions that limit its ability to bring new experiences to the Anaheim Resort.” More about DisneylandForward ©Disney So if an area on Disneyland property is zoned to be a hotel, the company is currently unable to be flexible in those plans if they, say, want to expand their theme parks — because that area is zoned as hotel space, not theme park space. Disney is seeking the flexibility to do with those districts a wider variety of things, such as add more hotel rooms, expand their parks, add more shopping and dining, etc. © Disney What DisneylandForward is NOT is any sort of “third gate” or “theme park expansion” announcement — at least not yet. Disney’s first massive hurdle before they can announce any sort of expansion is to get approval from the city of Anaheim to “provide flexibility as to the location for permitted uses within The Disneyland Resort.” DisneylandForward concept art ©Disney Taking a look at the concept art, DisneylandForward could come with some exciting changes if approved. Disney shared an interesting list of potential ideas that could be explored if they are granted flexible and mixed-use zoning, such as lands themed after Tangled, Peter Pan, and Frozen (already coming to Tokyo Disney Resort), as well as Zootopia (currently coming to Shanghai Disneyland). © Disney Exciting announcements may indeed be coming down the road, but not until this first crucial step is achieved, which is updating their existing plans and adopting more flexible, mixed-use planning. Click here to read more about what exactly DisneylandForward is! Where Does the Project Currently Stand? According to the company, DisneylandForward is “at the very beginning stages of the process.” Disney is very clear that the project will take a long time before any guests see the tangible results of DisneylandForward; in fact, Disney has stated that they “would implement the Project in multiple phases over the next 30 years or more.” Concept Art ©Disney Disney is currently “focused on meeting with the community to explain DisneylandForward and working with the City of Anaheim to review and ultimately approve the project. These updated approvals are necessary as they will allow us to explore new integrated and immersive experiences that could include adding new theme park attractions without having to remove and replace treasured rides and attractions.” Where We’ve Been, Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going ©Disney The most recent update was a Notice of Implementation with the City of Anaheim’s Planning Department, which was filed in October of 2021. The notice was in large part an Environmental Analysis which addressed any and all potential impacts that DisneylandForward would create in the city. This back-and-forth planning process about these things could last a few years before any of these initial decisions are finalized. Click here to read about some of the potential changes we could see if DisneylandForward is approved! DisneylandForward is very much in its earliest stages, and it will still likely take some time for Anaheim to approve of the project. Even once it’s approved, it will likely take several more years before we see any actual results of this approval, like a theme park, new hotel, new dining, etc. We will of course be keeping a close watch on any updates from the Disneyland Resort in the coming months and years as the project moves through its approval stages, and hopefully turns into an exciting period of growth for Disneyland! Click here to learn more about Genie and Genie+, the new planning tools coming to Disneyland. 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 planning a trip to Disneyland in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post What's Going On With the Disneyland Expansion Project Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it’s almost the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022? We’ll miss you, Magical Express And there are a LOT of changes coming to Disney World in the New Year. We’ll see the grand opening of the new Star Wars Hotel, the opening of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, and the end of the Magical Express. The Magical Express is the complimentary transportation service to and from Orlando International Airport for guests staying at Disney World resorts. Previously, each Disney World hotel had a sign indicating where Magical Express would pick up guests to take them back to the Orlando Airport. These signs looked like this: Magical Express sign However, today, when we were visiting Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we noticed that this sign had been replaced with a more general “Airport Shuttle Departures” sign. Airport Shuttle sign There will be two new paid shuttle services offering transportation to and from Orlando Airport and Disney World resorts. These services are Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer. So this is the sign you’ll want to look for at your Disney World hotel if you’re using either of those services to travel from there to the airport. Close up The Mears Connect standard service will cost $16 for adults and $13.50 per child for a one-way trip and $32 per adult and $27 per child for a round trip. This is, however, listed as an introductory rate. Mears Connect will start service as of January 1st, 2022. Mears Connect Bus The Sunshine Flyer will cost $17 per adult and $12.50 per child for a 1-way trip and 34 for adults and $25 per child for a round trip with kids under 2 riding free. That service starts on February 1st, 2022. Whichever service you choose, now you know how to find your pick-up spot at your Disney World resort! We’ll continue to keep track of these services and let you know all about them as soon as they become available. So stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be using either of the two new transportation options that will be replacing Magical Express? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Magical Express Signs are Disappearing in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guess what? Celebrities are sometimes just like us and they love Disney World, too! John Stamos at Drawn to Life Debut And this is why you can often see celebrities hanging out in the parks, whether they’re there in an official capacity, or just having fun with family and friends, or celebrating a special occasion. But if you want to go celebrity spotting at Disney World, there are certain times you just might spot them! So here are the best times to spot celebrities at Disney World! Candlelight Processional If you visit EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, you’re BOUND to see a celebrity during the Candlelight Processional because they are who Disney chooses to narrate the event! For example, in the past, we’ve seen Neil Patrick Harris, and most recently saw Auliʻi Cravalho — the voice of Moana! Candlelight Processional with Auliʻi Cravalho And sometimes, you might even catch them outside of the festival activity — sometimes the celebrities just want to spend a little time hanging around EPCOT before and after the Processional, too. Here’s The CHEAPEST Way to Reserve a Seat at the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT! During Filming of Specials Throughout the year, Disney films specials for both Disney+ and ABC, and these specials almost ALWAYS feature celebrities. Most recently, we saw Broadway legend Kristin Chenoweth performing for an upcoming ABC special — how cool is that? Kristin Chenoweth Performing for the Holiday Special! We also recently spotted Dancing With The Stars’ Derek and Julianne Hough filming for the Disney Christmas Day Parade So if you can get your hands on some information about Disney’s schedule for filming specials at Disney World, you know when to see celebrities there! See More Photos Of Our Kristin Chenoweth Spotting! Special Events Another great time to see celebrities is during special events. When Cirque du Soleil recently opened its Drawn To Life show, John Stamos was on-hand to introduce it. It’s John Stamos! And Christina Aguilera performed the kick-off to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration! During Festivals EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional isn’t the only place to spot celebrities at a festival, though. Many of EPCOT’s festivals feature live entertainment. For example, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts holds a Disney on Broadway Concert Series, where you can see live performances by some of Broadway’s hottest stars. 2020 Disney on Broadway Concert Series And although it hasn’t happened over the past two years, the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival often hosts the Eat To The Beat concert series, featuring some of the hottest musical acts over the past few decades, like Sugar Ray, Boyz II Men, Hanson, and more! Disney Releases FULL Line-Up For EPCOT Festival of The Arts Broadway Concert Series! See It Here! When A Movie Is Filming Near Orlando It doesn’t always happen, but sometimes there’s a movie filming near Orlando, and some of its stars might decide to take a trip over to Disney World, since — you know — it’s right there, and who doesn’t want to go to Disney World? Who doesn’t want an excuse to see this if they’re in town? So if you happen to hear about filming in the area, keep an eye out when you’re in the parks — you’ll never know who you might see! This also happens when musicians and performers are in town for a show — they’ll often go to Disney World before or after! We Spotted Filming in Disney World, Likely for a Popular TV Show! Check Out Photos Here! During A Ride Or New Land Opening You can guarantee Disney World will bring in celebrities for a ride or land opening. Avatar director and producer James Cameron was there for the opening of Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And when Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was updated in 2011, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels, Dave Filoni, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, and Daniel Logan all came to the event, according to our friends over at AllEars.net! Star Tours We can imagine that next year’s opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will be star-studded with the cast from the Marvel films, and we can’t wait to see who shows up when TRON Lightcycle Run opens at Magic Kingdom! Here’s When You Should Visit Disney World to Ride the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction On Celebrity’s Birthdays Celebrities love celebrating their birthdays at Disney World, and we’ve seen many instances of celebrities posting photos of them doing just that on social media. So if you happen to know a celebrity’s birthday and know they love Disney, you should probably keep an eye out for them, just in case. Birthday Button Of course, some celebrities go so far as to rent out entire parks for birthday celebrations, and those are, unfortunately, events where Disney World’s usual guests aren’t invited. DFB Reader Questions Answered: Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday at Walt Disney World After the Super Bowl What’s the one thing Super Bowl champs always say after they win? They say they’re going to Disney World! So you’ll often find some of the biggest football stars doing just that in the days after the Super Bowl. We get it — we would celebrate a big win like that at Disney World, too! Rob Gronkowski at Disney World ©Disney So keep an eye out after Super Bowl Sunday? You might just see your favorite sports hero there! Watch Disney Animals Predict Last Year’s Super Bowl Winner! So if you’re out to spot some celebrities at Disney World, that should get you started! But just remember that they’re people — just like you — and be sure to keep in mind that they may be just enjoying a family vacation, too! Here Are The Places You Can Always Find Celebrities in Disney World (Really!) 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 spotted a celebrity at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Increase Your Chances of Seeing a Celebrity in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to dining outside of the Disney World parks, Disney Springs has no shortage of options. Whether you’re looking for a quick (but DELICIOUS) meal at Chicken Guy! or a nice sit-down experience by the water, there’s truly something for everyone. There is so much to see and do in Disney Springs! If you’re looking for an atmospheric, well-themed restaurant with some incredible food, The Edison might be the place for you! This “Industrial Gothic”-style restaurant has live entertainment, fun drinks, and even some bacon on a clothesline! We’ve had some fun meals at this little restaurant tucked deep back in Disney Springs, but recently we noticed some price changes that you should know about. As of now, there are no price changes on the Shares & Nibbles (AKA appetizers) menu. We spotted the first price increase on the Patented Specialties menu. Let’s see what’s different at The Edison Out of the six entree options at The Edison, five dishes received a price increase. Let’s take a look at the menu Four of these dishes saw a $1 price increase, including The Queen Cut Prime Rib (now $43, previously $42) the Barolo Short Rib (now $39, previously $38), the Blackened Mahi (now $33, previously $32) and the Grilled Salmon (now $32, previously $31). The Prime Rib served at The Edison The Spare Ribs saw the biggest price increase; this dish now costs $39, up $4 from a previous price of $35. The Edison Interestingly, there was a price decrease on the Patented Partners menu. The L. Burbank Hand-cut Fries went from $11 to $8. Fries served with The Edison Burger We also noticed a price decrease on the Sweets menu, where the Shortbread Shortcake is now $13 as opposed to its old $15 price tag. The dessert menu is constantly changing! This was the Caramel Cheesecake Some of the biggest price changes came to the drinks menu. Some drinks went down in price, like the Paloma (now $16, previously $18), while most others got more expensive. Amelie and Bootlegger’s Basil Two of the Edison Signature Cocktails received a $2 price increase, including The Samantha Sterling cocktail at $18 (previously $16) and A Dame’ll Sting Ya at $17 (previously $15). The Edison is now $17 (previously $16) while Strawberry Fields Forever is $16 (previously $15). Samantha Sterling Cocktail On The Fashionably Old Corner menu, two drinks went up in price. The Patented Old Fashioned is now $17 (previously $16) and Bootleggers’ Basil is now $17 (previously $15). The Boiler Mule The Edison Run’s On… drink had the highest price increase, as it will now cost guests $22 versus $16. We also caught some changes to the wine and beer menus, with several $1-$2 price increases across the board. The bar went through some major changes! Be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news and updates around the parks and resorts; we’re always on the lookout for the newest changes! Where to Find Good Soup (Yes…Soup!) 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. Have you ever dined at The Edison? Let us know in the comments! The post New PRICE Increases at a Popular Disney Springs Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article