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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It seems like Disney World drops new 50th anniversary gear almost every day. Which means we’re going to have a LOT more merchandise available by the time the big celebration ends in 2023! Disney World 50th anniversary Trinket Tray Most recently we’ve seen miniature replicas of the 50th anniversary gold statues, ANOTHER 50th anniversary spirit jersey, and some rather expensive Luxe logo loungewear, but more merchandise is out there — and we just found some NEW 50th anniversary clothes on shopDisney that will keep you nice and warm this winter! You’ll want to just cuddle up in this Disney World 50th Anniversary Sweater for Adults. This black sweater features a shimmering tinsel fabric with the 50th Anniversary logo on the chest. ©Disney It also has a gold engraved 50th anniversary tag on one sleeve. You can get it now for $99.99. Click Here To Buy The Disney World 50th Anniversary Sweater For Adults Now we originally caught wind of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Quilted Jacket when Disney offered a sneak peek of its Luxe Logo collection. But that puffy jacket is now available online! This jacket features a 50th anniversary logo print, goldtone front zip and placket with snaps, a velvet band across the chest, and a gold engraved metal 50th anniversary tag on one sleeve. ©Disney You can grab this jacket now for $99.99. Click Here To Buy The Disney World 50th Anniversary Quilted Jacket Stick around because we’ll let you know about other 50th anniversary merchandise releases! 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 Have you bought any Disney World 50th anniversary gear yet? Let us know what you’ve got in the comments! The post Disney's NEW 50th Anniversary Sweatshirt and Jacket Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a LOT of restaurants in Disney World. One is themed to kitchens of the past, another puts you at the center of a drive-in theater, and a separate one will throw you directly into the world of Star Wars. TV Table at 50s Prime Time Cafe Today it’s time for a game of tug-of-war – only this time, we’re playing with Disney World restaurants that are so odd, we can’t quite tell if they’re absolutely charming or something you’ll never want to experience again! Check out our video below about 10 Outrageous Disney World Restaurants You’ll Either Love or Hate! 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 which of these restaurants you LOVE and which ones you HATE! 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. The post DFB Video: 10 Outrageous Disney World Restaurants You’ll Either Love or Hate first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you love sweepstakes and entering for your chance to win Disney items for free, then D23’s Season of Magic sweepstakes is something you don’t want to miss out on! ©D23 Each day for the last several weeks, D23 has been giving away new prizes. Some have been themed to trains, video games, Baby Yoda, and other things. Today is the LAST day of this sweepstakes and the prize is something Star Wars fans are sure to love! If you win today’s special prize pack from the D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes, you’ll be able to take home some awesome Star Wars swag themed to the NEW The Book of Boba Fett show! Book of Boba Fett Posters Today’s prize is an exclusive pack of Boba Fett merchandise from Disney+! Disney doesn’t note specifically what items will be included, but just says it will be “The Book of Boba Fett branded merchandise and promotional bundle.” Based on the image, it looks like the prize could include a Book of Boba Fett shirt, water bottle, journal, and backpack. ©D23 The Book of Boba Fett will premiere on Disney+ on December 29th, 2021 — which is in just a few days! If you want to enter for your chance to win this special prize pack, here’s what you need to do: Visit the D23 website Log in to your D23 account. If you don’t already have a D23 account, you can sign up for one on the site. There are paid options (Gold membership), but there’s also a FREE (general) membership option. Once you sign up for/log in to your D23 account, you’ll complete the information needed to finish the sweepstakes form. Then, hit “submit” and cross those fingers and toes for good luck! ©Disney If you’re getting ready to celebrate the arrival of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, you can also pick up some merchandise items on shopDisney right now, including a collectible key ($12.99)… ©Disney …Limited release logo pin ($17.99)… Book of Boba Fett Pin …pullover hoodie for adults ($64.99)… ©Disney …and more! Click here to check out all of the Book of Boba Fett merchandise available online! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll share that all with you. Check back for more updates! Click here to see a trailer for The Book of Boba Fett 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 excited to watch The Book of Boba Fett? Tell us in the comments! The post Today is Your LAST CHANCE to Get a FREE Disney Prize! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can y’all believe it’s Christmas Eve Eve already?? Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations One of Disney’s time-honored traditions for this holiday season is the Christmas Day Special, which airs on ABC at 10AM ET and 9AM CT/PT on Christmas morning. The special, called the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” features musical performances, behind-the-scenes looks at some current Disney projects, and lots of holiday cheer. Now, you can get a sneak peek at how the magic is made to bring the Christmas Day Special to life. Disney works on the Christmas special for a while before it airs on Christmas Day. We’ve seen some of the behind-the-scenes action already, including filming for some of the musical performances and a production set for the Disney World hosts, Derek Hough and Julianne Hough. Derek and Julianne Hough This morning, the Disney parks released a short video about the making of the Christmas Day Special. It shows some of the production work that goes into this event and also makes us VERY excited to see the finished product. As a reminder, the musical performances that will show during the Christmas Day Special include the following: Derek Hough and Julianne Hough – “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Jimmie Allen – “White Christmas” Kristin Chenoweth – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Chance the Rapper – “Who’s to Say” Darren Criss – “Christmas Dance” Meg Donnelly – “Jingle Bell Rock” Brett Eldredge – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Norah Jones – “Run Rudolph Run” Pentatonix – “I Saw Three Ships” Gwen Stefani – “Cheer for the Elves” Derek Hough and Julianne Hough will host the event from Disney World, and Trevor Jackson and Sherry Cola will host from Disneyland Resort. ©Disney Turn on your TV at 10AM ET or 9AM CT/PT to ABC to watch the special. But if you miss it on Christmas Day, you can watch the full show on Hulu starting the next day. Keep following DFB for more updates about how Disney celebrates the holiday season. See More of the Behind-the-Scenes Action that We Caught in Disney World for the Christmas Day Special 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! Are you planning to watch the Disney Christmas Day Special at home? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Get a SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s Christmas Day Special first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got to admit that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is not typically our #1 choice for the best theme park food. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance EPCOT is famous for delicious food from around the world, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some sleeper hits that you really shouldn’t miss. But one thing Hollywood Studios does REALLY well is the shows! So it makes sense that even the restaurants have a show-y aspect to them. We’re heading into one of the best-themed restaurants in Disney World today to check out the fun atmosphere, sassy servers, and delicious comfort food! Did you already guess where we’re heading? If you said 50’s Prime Time Café, you’re right! 50’s Prime Time Cafe This restaurant is located along Echo Lake in Hollywood Studios. When you step into the dining room, you’re really stepping back in time to Mom’s kitchen in the ’50s. ’50s Prime Time Cafe The dishes are tasty comfort food named after family members, the chairs are chrome with vinyl fabric, and all the servers are your extended family members. ’50s Prime Time Cafe The Cast Members here aren’t afraid to step into that role, too! You might get scolded for having your elbows on the table or not polishing off your veggies quick enough (more on that in a bit!). Atmosphere You will need dining reservations to eat here (like most table service restaurants in Disney World), and remember that you can make those reservations 60 days before your visit. When it was time for our reservation, we checked in on the My Disney Experience app. Shortly after, a Cast Member came out and announced that Mom was looking for us. (We told you everyone’s family here!) Let’s head inside! 50s Prime Time Café Like we said, the 50’s Prime Time Café is themed after Mom’s kitchen in the ’50s. Towards the front, you’ll see the Tune-In Lounge, where adults can grab some cocktails from Dad’s liquor cabinet. These drinks are also available on the sit-down restaurant’s menu. Tune-In!! The check-in area looks like (what else!?) a living room. Look hard enough and you’ll likely spy knick-knacks that look like they lived in your grandparents’ house or like something you’d rummage at a garage sale! Waiting Area Before we get into the actual restaurant, we need to introduce you. to the real highlight of meals here: the Cast Members. 50s Prime Time Cafe Servers These oh-so-sassy ladies and gents are one of the big reasons we love dining here. Much like Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge, these servers are known for their antics. They’re not just taking your order, they’re a big part of the entertainment! Servers can’t heckle you as much as they did prior to the closures, but rest assured if they spy an errant elbow on the table or some unfinished green beans on your plate (don’t even get us started about washing your hands in the bathroom — just do it, K?) they’ll be swift to correct you or put you in your place. Cast Members It’s all in good fun, but just be warned ahead of time so you don’t sit down wondering why your server is so invested in your vegetable consumption or your posture! The dining room is separated into a lot of different little areas that each look like their own kitchen. It’s a cross between feeling like you’re in an old relative’s house or that you’re on the set of a family sitcom. Either way, it feels like you’re about to be an extra in an episode of The Wonder Years! Dining room You can see artifacts that nod to the time period on the walls here, including old posters and other home decor. 50’s Prime Time Cafe You’ll find tables and chairs as well as booths available here. Booth The BEST tables are the ones with a TV! If you’re lucky enough to get a TV table, you can watch old clips of black and white shows while you chow down. You can request a TV table at check-in, but remember that it might not be possible depending on how full the restaurant is that day. TV Table We did get lucky with a TV table this time! When we sat down, our server gave us a wire basket with silverware and napkins and instructed us to set the table. It’s our job to set the table here The servers here are all related to you (thnk a lot of “Aunt” and “Uncle” type speak!), so be prepared for some hilarious shenanigans during your meal. Eats 50’s Prime Time serves comfort food at its best. There aren’t really any super unique or strange items on this menu — just good ol’ home-cooked favorites like fried chicken, pot roast, and mashed potatoes. Just like any good ’50s meal, the servings are typically ginormous too. You don’t come here for gourmet, you come here for rib-stickin’, hearty comfort food. We’ve enjoyed these eats in the past, and we can’t wait to dig in this time! Menu We got a QR code menu when we arrived, which you can scan with your smartphone to see all the available eats. QR Code Menu This spot has several options for appetizers and entrées, including comfort food classics like onion rings, chicken noodle soup, fried chicken, and meatloaf. ©Disney The kids’ meals have à la carte appetizers and some entrée options that each come with two selections (sides). ©Disney The desserts menu is next, with options like apple crisp, a chocolate-peanut butter cake, and a brownie sundae. ©Disney You can take a look at several drink options, including some non-alcoholic specialty drinks (like milkshakes!)… ©Disney …as well as a large selection of cocktails. (Love these all come from “Dad’s Liquor Cabinet” — where else?!) ©Disney The menu also has several options for wines and beers if you’re looking for a simpler alcoholic drink. Drinks To drink, we got a Flavored Soda for $4.79. You can choose Coke or Diet Coke and then add a Vanilla or Cherry syrup to it! We went with a Vanilla Diet Coke. (We see you, haters out there that will scoff at adding sugary syrup to a diet drink. The heart wants what the heart wants, m’kay?) Flavored soda The base is just normal Diet Coke, but the vanilla that they add to it is a real vanilla syrup, and we love it. You can definitely taste the extra flavor, and it’s fun to have a little twist to a normal soda. Diet Coke with a twist We also ordered a Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake for $9.00. 50’s Prime Time is a GREAT place to visit if you’re a big milkshake fan, because the shakes here are delicious (and very big). Plus, they’re served straight from the milkshake mixer in the metal cup and all — just like back in the day! PB&J Milkshake The PB&J shake is a classic at this spot, and we LOVED it yet again! This is exactly what it sounds like — a milkshake flavored with peanut butter and grape jelly! The most prominent flavor is definitely the peanut butter, and you just get a little taste of the jelly. Trust us, the flavors really work here, even though the combination sounds kind of strange for a shake. YUM It’s a very sweet drink, and you’ve got to enjoy peanut butter to love it, but we think this shake is a 10/10 choice. It’s a long-time favorite for a reason! Food We were VERY excited to see the Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese back on the appetizers menu! It’s available for $10. We <3 Fried Cheese This dish is delicious garlicky herby fried cheese served with Raspberry Sauce and fresh fruit. If you know DFB, you know how we feel about our cheese. In our humble opinion, this dish is a national treasure. Comes with crustini and fruit The cheese is super creamy with a lovely crisp crust on the outside. 3 cheers for fried cheese Our favorite side with the cheese was the crostini, which was a toasted piece of garlicky bread that you could dip into the melty cheese. We would’ve loved more of that bread, and you could probably ask your server for an extra bit if you want! The sweet from the raspberry sauce paired with the savory and salty from the cheese is what dreams are made of. Can you really go wrong with fried cheese? The cheese also pairs really well with the tart apples that came with it. If you’re feeling real fancy, you could even order a glass of wine to complete the elegant dish. (Is it still elegant if the cheese is fried? Don’t answer that… .) We couldn’t resist an order of the Beer-Battered Onion Rings as well, which also cost $10. Onion Rings The onion rings come with a side of Horseradish sauce, and we also asked for some ketchup. The horseradish sauce wasn’t too aggressively horseradish-flavored, so we recommend still giving it a taste even if that isn’t one of your favorite flavors — it was really nice with the onion rings! Delicious! We have no complaints when it comes to these guys. They were nice, fat onion rings with a greasy, crunchy shell. Just like we like ’em! They’re pretty much your average onion rings, and we think the same dish over at Steakhouse 71 is probably better than these were. So if you’re looking to be amazed by your onion rings, maybe head over there instead. But if you just want a tasty snack to munch on while you wait for your entrées to come, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed! A solid onion ring For our main course, we had A Sampling of Mom’s Favorite Recipes, which comes with Golden-fried Chicken, Fork Tender Pot Roast, and Traditional Meatloaf with all the fixin’s for $26. Mom’s Favorites This is a great dish to order if you just can’t decide what you want to eat, because you get to try a little bit of everything. Get a taste of everything Our favorite part of the meal was the fried chicken for sure. It’s crispy on the outside and very tender and moist on the inside. There weren’t any super interesting flavors or spices, but if you like a classic fried chicken, we think you’ll love this! Fried chicken has a special place in our hearts The meatloaf was our next favorite. It was a little bit dry in some parts, but in general, it was moist and tasty. We think mom would approve. Meatloaf The gravy on top also helped add some flavor. Pretty good! The pot roast was also very tasty. The meat was moist and tender, and we enjoyed it with the veggies on top. Like we said before, none of these foods were super adventurous or crazy, but they were all delicious. Sometimes a simple, straight-forward meal is the best kind! Not bad at all The entrée came with green beans on the side, which were cooked with butter and tasted great. They also had a good snap, so we liked the texture too. Green Beans The mashed potatoes were pretty much what you’d expect. They were creamy and smooth, and most of the flavor came from the gravy on top. Mashed Potatoes Although none of the food was particularly exciting, we were very satisfied with our meal. It was filling and very tasty, and we think it’d be a solid choice for most people. Picky eaters especially will enjoy this restaurant, since so many of the options are familiar. Dessert We couldn’t resist a bite of dessert as well! We ordered Mom’s Brownie, which is a Chocolate Brownie served with a heaping scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce and Whipped Cream for $9. Nothin’ wrong with that! Mom’s Brownie Like the other food here it’s nothing super fancy, but it’s a simple dish done very well. The brownie is dense and rich, and it reminded us of a store-bought box brownie (in the best way possible). Brownie + Ice Cream = Classic The vanilla bean ice cream balances well with the rich chocolate, and there was plenty of this dessert to share if you wanted to split it between a few people. It’s not an earth-shattering dessert, but it gets the job done. Dense, rich, and delicious If you’re just going to get one treat here, we’d recommend trying the PB&J Milkshake instead of the brownie, just because the milkshake is a more unique choice that’s a staple at 50’s Prime Time. But if you’re a chocoholic in need of a fix, we don’t think this brownie will disappoint. Nosh or Not Head into Mom’s kitchen if: You love comfort food and want a solid homestyle meal. You’re a fan of the ’50s and want to re-live the days of black-and-white TV and good old-fashioned manners. You LOVE milkshakes. Seriously, this place is worth a stop just for the milkshakes. Burn rubber and find your fixin’s somewhere else if: You want to spend more time in Hollywood Studios instead of eating a table-service meal. You could grab some sustenance at Backlot Express, which is a quick-service restaurant with lots of seating space if you just want a quick bite! You want to try some exciting, new foods. 50’s Prime Time is VERY basic, classic comfort food, and there’s nothin’ wrong with that. But if you want something a little more unique, try the Ronto Wraps over at Ronto Roasters in Galaxy’s Edge! You’re shy and don’t want your server to fuss at you. The Cast Members here are super fun and engaging, but that kind of experience is not for everyone! If you’d be irked by your server scolding you for not finishing your peas, you might want to head to Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, which has a more upscale, traditional feel. Overall We had a great time at 50’s Prime Time Café. Our server was super fun and in character, and he even gave us a sticker when we finished all our food. We’re very proud of this The fried cheese and PB&J milkshake were incredible, but other than that the food wasn’t really super special. Everything tasted good, but nothing surprised or wow’d us. If you’ve got picky eaters in your group, this might be the perfect option! We adore the kitschy vibes and food at Prime Time Cafe, but it’s hard to recommend this as a must-do, especially since we know that time in Hollywood Studios is super valuable with so many popular attractions. Slinky Dog Dash Although we love the environment and shenanigans, eating at this restaurant will usually take a pretty long time. With so many attractions, rides, and shows to see in Hollywood Studios, it might not be worth it to you to spend an hour+ eating when you could be out in the park. Between Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon, Slinky Dog Dash, and several other popular rides, you might prefer to grab some quick-service food and then hop in a line rather than sitting down to a table service meal. In the future, we’d possibly recommend hitting up Ronto Roasters or Woody’s Lunch Box (using Mobile Order) to get a fast meal and then hop in line for a nearby ride. Woody’s Lunch Box We do think the experience of 50’s Prime Time is worth at least one visit for any big Disney World fans. So if you get to visit the parks pretty often, we think you’ve got to go at least once. And make sure to get that fried cheese while you’re there! Keep following DFB for more Disney World restaurant reviews. Click Here to Check Out the Reopened Tune-In Lounge at 50’s Prime Time Café 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 50’s Prime Time Cafe? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post Review: Changing Our Status to "In a Relationship" With the Most Perfect Fried Cheese in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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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 World is still celebrating their 50th Anniversary, a party that started on October 1st, 2021, and will last for eighteen months past that date. Mickey and Minnie 50th Character Statues One of the ways the parks celebrated this momentous occasion is by putting up fifty golden statues of various Disney and Pixar characters (called the Fab 50). You can find Simba and his friends in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey and the gang in front of the Cinderella Castle, Miguel and Dante near the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase, and more. But now you can bring these character statues into your own home! And the price is not nearly as high as you might think. You can buy mini gold character statues online now! We already spotted some gold character statue ornaments in the parks, but now you can buy miniature versions of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary statues for yourself. ©Disney They’re called the Walt Disney World Fab 50 Series, and right now the only available option is Series 1. Here’s the thing: you won’t get to choose which statue you buy. They only come in mystery boxes, which means you could get any of ten different statues. Series 1 has the following characters: Mickey Mouse, Dumbo with Timothy Mouse, Tinker Bell, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, Winnie the Pooh with Piglet, Stitch, Edna Mode, Dory, and Figment. Mad Hatter statue in Magic Kingdom One figure costs $9.99, and they’re each about 2.5 inches tall. ©Disney Since Disney specified that there are 10 characters in Series 1, we’re guessing that there will be four more series released after this one to cover all 50 character statues (although a couple of these figures are actually two statues, like Winnie the Pooh and Piglet). Click Here to Buy a Mini Walt Disney World Gold Character Statue Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merchandise! Click Here to See ALL the 50th Anniversary Items You Can Get Online 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 Are you visiting Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments. The post for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Character Statues? We’ll Take 5, Thanks. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A very important part of your Disney World vacation is your hotel! You’ll need somewhere to stay during your trip, and the Disney World-owned hotels are a popular choice. The fun theming, free transportation to and from the parks, and extra perks make them a tempting option. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort But the popularity of these hotels also means that reservations can sometimes sell out. Recently, we’ve heard that these coveted reservations are harder than ever to find! We did some research, and we’re here to tell you what the reservation situation looks like, why it’s getting tough to book a Disney hotel room, and what you can do to get the reservations you want. We’ll start by asking the question, Are Disney World hotel reservations actually hard to get right now? Reservations Are Tough to Come By We’ve had several readers reach out to us saying that they weren’t able to get the hotel reservations they wanted in Disney World. Some mentioned that there were very few options at all when they went to book a Disney World hotel room, and the limited choices were all very expensive. Coronado Springs hotel To investigate, we checked out the available Disney World hotel reservations for different times during the year. We looked at some dates that are coming up soon as well as dates that are further in the future to see how the options fluctuate and which reservations run out the fastest. Here’s what we found! Our Research From what we saw during our research, there are usually several options for hotel rooms available at almost any given time during the year. There were a few times when very few options were offered, but generally, you can find a hotel room for most times that you want to visit Disney World. Disney World Hotel However, sometimes those options are very expensive, and often the most popular hotels are not available at all. The hotels that seem to fill up the fastest are the Value Resorts, since they offer “cheaper” accommodations. Skyliner station at Art of Animation Resort We were easily able to find a room at Disney’s Polynesian Resort or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but sometimes those rooms are upwards of $1,000 a night (if not more). Here are some specific examples of the times we searched for hotel reservations and what was available when we looked. December 27th, 2021, through December 31st, 2021 (very soon) If you wanted to visit Disney World next week, you can still find hotels available right now! However, almost all of the options available are pretty expensive. Most of the available rooms are at Deluxe resorts, which are the priciest option for Disney hotels. ©Disney There was only one option for less than $300 per night. Disney’s Pop Century Resort had some availability for $299 per night during this time. ©Disney The combination of short notice and the holiday season means that you’d likely be paying quite a bit more for this trip than you would have if you booked your hotel further in advance. You’ll see later in this post that hotel reservations in December of 2022 (even during peak holiday season) are much cheaper and have more options than those for next week. January 3rd, 2022, through January 7th, 2022 (holiday season) If you wanted to visit in a couple of weeks, still during the holiday season, you might be about out of luck. When we looked for hotels for January 3rd through the 7th, 2022, there were only three options available. ©Disney However, the options that were available were much cheaper than those we saw for December 2021. You could book Pop Century for $163 per night or Art of Animation for $184 per night. ©Disney If you’re hoping to grab one of those reservations, we recommend doing it quickly! They will likely sell out since a lot of people want to be in Disney World for the holidays, and those prices are too good to pass up. January 17th, 2022, through January 23rd, 2022 (right after the holiday season) If you look just past this holiday season, when kids might be back at school and adults back at work, there are a lot more options available. ©Disney There are even six options that have nightly rates under $300. Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort is just $252 per night, and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is at $126 per night. ©Disney Any time you can visit Disney World during off-peak times, you will likely find better prices and more options. (Remember how empty Disney World was in September, right before the 50th Anniversary celebrations began?) Right before or after a holiday season is one of the best times to visit if you can manage it with your schedule. February 14th, 2022, through February 20th, 2022 (usually not a super busy time) February is usually a good month to visit if you want to avoid the crowds. It’s right after the holiday season, and people aren’t quite ready for Spring Break yet. When we looked, though, there still weren’t a ton of options available at this time. ©Disney Although there were a few different hotels to choose from, the prices were still pretty high. Art of Animation (a Value resort) was at $549 per night, and Disney’s Riviera Resort was at $793 per night. ©Disney The resorts that we can usually count on for lower prices (All-Star Resorts and Pop Century) were not available during this time. June 20th, 2022, through June 26th, 2022 (summer vacations) Let’s jump to the later months of 2022, including some of the busy summer months. Since this is still pretty far in the future, we found some good deals available. You can get All-Star Resort rooms for $176 to $196 per night. ©Disney Art of Animation was at $257 per night (less than half of what this hotel cost for February 2022), and even the Deluxe Grand Floridian was towards the lower end of its usual price range at $739 per night. ©Disney By booking far enough in advance, you’ll give yourself a lot more options and save some money in the process. ©Disney Staying at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort would cost $2,300 per night if you want it a week from now, but if you book it about six months out, you can get rooms for $743 per night. December 22nd, 2022, through December 28th, 2022 (peak holiday time 1 year from now) And if you’re VERY prepared and can book your hotel room a year in advance, you’ll find a lot of options and lower prices as well. Even peak times (like the holidays) will be much more reasonable than if you wait and book the room later on. ©Disney The hotel rooms still tend to have inflated prices during peak times (no matter how far out you book them), but they’re not nearly as bad as the prices we’re seeing for last-minute reservations. You can still get rooms at the All-Star resorts for $227 per night next year’s holiday season, and these value rooms were not available at all when we tried to book a room for one week from today. ©Disney Overall, it seems like the reservations that go the fastest are those at Value resorts. The prices climb pretty steadily the closer you get to your vacation time, and even the Value resorts get expensive if you want a last-minute reservation. Pop Century If you are visiting Disney World during a peak time (like the summer or holiday season), it’s even more important to get your reservations as soon as possible. The prices for hotel rooms during those times start fairly high and only go up as the time gets closer. The holidays are here! The Deluxe resorts usually had more availability, but those prices got very high during busy times. The Fort Wilderness Campsites were almost always available, and those don’t usually get higher than $200 per night. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground That’s not exactly a luxurious trip (they’re literally campsites, so you’ll be roughing it), but it’s one option if you want a last-minute vacation without breaking the bank. Why the Reservations Are Going Fast Some reservations are selling out pretty quickly, and it seems like the parks are just steadily getting more and more crowded. This is due to a number of factors. Limited Staffing Disney World has held several hiring fairs to get more workers in after the layoffs of the pandemic, but they are still short-staffed in some areas. Grand Floridian Front Desk It’s possible that housekeeping is one of those areas, which means that Disney may not be opening all of the hotel rooms even if a hotel is open and available for reservations. This is just an assumption based on the staffing issues we have seen, but it would make sense. This also impacts other hotel staff as well. Holidays We’re in the middle of the holiday season right now, which is a great time to visit Disney World if you want to add some extra magic to your holidays. Main Street, U.S.A. But the added benefits of new treats, holiday parties, and themed shows attract a lot of guests, which means that Disney can inflate the prices for hotel reservations and people will still pay the extra cost. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary The 50th Anniversary of Disney World was on October 1st, 2021, but the celebration is going to last a full 18 months past that date. Cinderella Castle You can still see the 50th Anniversary decorations, try the new treats and snacks that came out for the occasion, and meet the characters in their 50th best. Mickey & Minnie Celebration Cavalcade A TON of people came out for the official anniversary day, and still, more are planning to visit during the year-and-a-half-long celebration. Reopening After Pandemic Closures Disney World closed for a while in the spring of 2020, and they’ve been steadily reopening the parks, restaurants, and hotels since the summer of 2020. Note that Ronto Roasters is now open in the parks Many people chose to cancel vacations and stay home due to the pandemic, so some guests who missed a previous trip to Disney World are planning their make-up vacations now. Disney World Entrance Since the COVID-19 vaccine has come out and Disney World is almost fully reopened (with just a few things still missing), the crowds have continued to grow in the parks. Disney World Hotel Perks Regardless of the previous Disney World resort perks that have been replaced or just not come back, there are still some perks to staying at a Disney-owned hotel during your trip. Disney Bus Transportation You can get free transportation to and from the theme parks, an extra half-hour at each park before opening time (sometimes more!), and some extra time in the parks after closing (for guests at Deluxe resorts). Lightning Lanes have replaced FastPass lanes! Another new benefit is that Disney World hotel guests get to book their pay-per-ride reservations at 7AM instead of at park opening time. If you wanted to pay the extra fee to ride a popular attraction without waiting in line, you can reserve your spot in the Lightning Lane on the day of your trip. The Lightning Lane reservations do sell out sometimes, so staying at a Disney hotel and getting that extra bit of time in the morning to make reservations could be a game-changer. How to Get the Reservations You Want We’ve got a couple of tips for how to get the reservations you want most for your vacation. The most important one is to book your reservations as soon as possible! There were a LOT of options for Disney World hotels (at reasonable prices) when we looked 6 months to a year in the future. You’ll save a lot of money (and stress) if you plan and book your vacation early. Animal Kingdom Lodge Christmas Tree If you still can’t find the reservations you want, don’t give up! Sometimes Disney adds more reservations to hotels as rooms open up, and people frequently cancel or change their plans, thus opening more rooms. Keep checking back to see if new reservations appear, and be sure to jump on the ones you want as quickly as possible. Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter It might sound kind of silly, but you can try refreshing the page on your computer or phone while you’re looking for reservations. Even as we were researching the hotel availability for this article, the hotels and prices changed a bit in just a short time. Availability is always changing, so don’t give up hope if you can’t get your preferred hotel right away. A Couple Reminders For a while, you could not book one-night stays at a Disney World hotel. You had to have reservations for two nights or longer. But now you can book those one-night stays again, so if you just want a short, overnight trip to Disney, you can do it! Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort And remember that you can stay off-property during your Disney World trip. It might require a little more planning (especially with transportation to and from the parks), but you shouldn’t have to give up your trip just because the Disney hotels are very expensive during the time you want to visit. ©Orlando Sentinel There are a lot of hotels to choose from in Orlando, and AirB&Bs are a great option if you’re traveling with a big group! Click Here for 3 HUGE Tips for Snagging Hard-to-Get Reservations in Disney World Keep following DFB for all the latest news and planning tips as you prepare for your vacation! Click Here to See What’s Going On With Reservations for Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments. The post Struggling to Get Disney World Hotel Reservations? You’re Not Alone. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time for one of our favorite holiday traditions! I know I can’t wait to cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa when the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” airs Christmas Morning on ABC at 10 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. CT/PT. It begins streaming the next day on Hulu.View the full article

Surfing Santas, an annual Space Coast holiday tradition, returns to Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve with thousands of surfers and spectators taking over the beach for Floridian festivities. View the full article

Fifty-five people have contracted COVID-19 on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas ship that left Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. The ship is expected to return to Port Everglades on Sunday. View the full article

We’ve been trying limited-time holiday treats all around Disney World in recent weeks, including the Holiday Lunch Box Tart, the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie, and the Menagerie Cupcake, just to name a few! Pineapple Lanai Today, we’re at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to check out another new festive frozen snack! Say “Aloha” to the ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float! ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float This festive float celebrating all things ‘Olu Mel 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 But wait, who is ‘Olu Mel, you ask? He’s a music-loving sea turtle who’s friends with Duffy, Mickey Mouse’s teddy bear! ‘Olu Mel likes to hang out around Disney’s Aulani Resort, but he’s created a bit of a presence for himself at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as well. ‘Olu Mel is making a sand angel! If you’re like us and are thinking, “WOW that is a very green Lime Dole Whip,” that’s because they added green food dye (probably to give it that extra pop of holiday color!). We personally could have done without the food dye, but it does make for a very cute, festive and colorful treat. It’s very green! The ‘Olu Mel white chocolate square was HUGE! The design of ‘Olu Mel was printed on with edible paper, making for a bit of an odd texture, but it was tasty nonetheless. ‘Olu Mel and Lime Dole Whip have seemed to be an inseparable pair since we first noticed the ‘Olu Mel Soft Serve last year. ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float As far as the float itself goes, we loved the combination of Lime Dole Whip and Pineapple Juice, giving the treat a healthy dose of both sweetness and tartness. The pop rocks add a really fun element to the treat, but be prepared before you take a bite! Don’t let the pop rocks catch you off guard! Since this is a special holiday treat, it won’t be around for very long! Stop by Pineapple Lanai and try it for yourself for $6.49. We’ll be back throughout the week with more holiday finds around Disney World, so be sure to follow along! Click here to check out all of this year’s holiday treats we’ve tried around Disney World! 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! Are you visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post New Disney World Dole Whip Float Alert -- But It Won't Be Around For Long! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The mask policy applies to all guests and team members regardless of vaccination status and includes restaurants, shops and indoor hotel public areas, Universal said in a statement. View the full article

Whether it was in Disney World or in your hometown, restaurants experienced limited capacity restrictions beginning in March of 2020 that seemed to all but erase reservation availability. Since then, however, capacity has more or less returned to normal — but has Disney’s Advance Dining Reservation process gotten any easier? Oak-fired Filet of Beef at California Grill A lack of available dining reservations seems to be a hot-button topic and many readers have reached out with concerns. This led us to wonder if there were actually NO/very limited Advance Dining Reservations in Disney World. We put on our investigator hats and got to work to get an answer! We actually got a pretty quick answer and realized that yes, there are plenty of dining reservations available. However, they may not be the reservations that you’re looking for! What actually IS available right now? We conducted several searches to see which Disney World dining reservations would pop up, and we got a decent amount to choose from no matter what date we chose! We started with an ultra last-minute dining reservations and searched for the following calendar day. If you wanted to book a reservation for, say, tonight, we were able to find a 7:00PM dinner reservation for two at Be Our Guest Restaurant. Not bad if you want to dine in the Beast’s castle with little to no notice! Be Our Guest Restaurant reservation availability for December 22nd, 2021 as of December 21st © Disney Other options that popped up within 24 hours of the reservation time included Oga’s Cantina and La Crêperie de Paris, one of EPCOT’s newest restaurants. These are just a few of the many dining reservations we found. If you wanted to eat at a table service restaurant within 24 hours at Disney World, there appears to be plenty of options available (they just may not be your first choice!). La Creperie de Paris! If you want to improve your odds of finding your top-choice reservation, then you’re going to want to book as early as possible. So, our next search was for 60 days out — the furthest you can currently book — and found multiple reservations available at restaurants like Le Cellier, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Citricos, and Steakhouse 71. Click here for a list of common mistakes to avoid when booking a dining reservation in Disney World! So what is so difficult to find? There are a few table service restaurants that have been known for years as spots where it is pretty difficult to find an Advance Dining Reservation. This was true before the closures and it remains true to this day! Amongst all of our searches, we had a hard time finding much, if any, reservations for restaurants like Cinderella’s Royal Table, California Grill, ‘Ohana, and another new EPCOT restaurant, Space 220. Florida Red Snapper from Space 220 However, as we were digging, we DID manage to find a lunch reservation for 2 at 11:40AM for ‘Ohana 60 days in advance! So in some instances, they are available — you might just have to click around for a few minutes to see if it pops up. ‘Ohana reservation availability on February 19th, 2022 as of December 21st © Disney These reservations are not impossible to find, but they are still tricky to come across and require a little extra planning. Next, we’ll tackle a few tips that we can provide to make your reservation search process a bit smoother! Click here to find out which reservations will be the hardest to get a reservation for in 2022! Tips for securing the perfect dining reservation. Like we mentioned earlier, the best way to improve your odds of getting your first choice Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) is to be ready to book right when your ADR window opens up for your trip 60 days out. Reservations become available at approximately 5:45AM EST, so you’ll want to make sure you set your alarm that morning! Cinderella’s Royal Table When it comes time to book, book those mega-popular restaurants first before the reservations are gone. These include but are not limited to ‘Ohana, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Space 220, Chef Mickey’s, and California Grill, though a number of other restaurants could have fluctuating demand throughout the year. California Grill Searching for reservations at non-peak times may increase your odds of success. If you don’t mind eating a late lunch or an early dinner, you may find more options to be available. And if you ultimately cannot find your top choice restaurants, keep checking! Plans change all the time, and last-minute reservations may pop up as other guests adjust their own dining schedules. Be Our Guest Restaurant You may want to consider backup choices if your top picks aren’t available — you may find a new favorite restaurant! For example, if you can’t find a reservation at Chef Mickey’s, consider Topolino’s Terrace! Monorail passing by Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort As a last-ditch effort, you could check on Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist once you’re actually in Disney World to see if table service restaurants are accepting day-of, last-minute walk-ups. We’ve heard many success stories of guests being able to be sat at hard-to-get restaurants day-of with just a few minutes’ notice! Click here to read some of our top picks for DISHES to order in Disney World for 2022! In short, be ready to book your dining reservations at the stroke of 5:45AM the day of your 60-day Advance Dining Reservation window, and if your favorites don’t pop up, keep checking! We hope this makes what can be a stressful process of booking Advance Dining Reservations a bit smoother. Keep following for more Disney World dining tips and tricks! 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 having trouble finding Dining Reservations in Disney World right now? Share your experience in the comments! The post Are Dining Reservations SUPER Limited in Disney World Right Now? We Investigate. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few months, the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to change and evolve. Universal Orlando Recently, we’ve seen Orange County, Florida listed as a “rapid riser” and “COVID-19 hotspot.” The county also got placed into the “high risk” COVID-19 category according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now we’ve got a COVID-19 related update regarding mask rules at Universal Orlando. Back in May, Universal changed its mask rules to note that masks would no longer be required for fully vaccinated guests, indoors or outdoors. Universal’s website currently notes that they encourage all guests to follow CDC guidelines, including wearing face coverings where recommended. Soon, those mask rules will be changing. ©Universal Orlando Starting Friday, December 24th, face coverings will be required at all public indoor locations for all guests and all Universal Orlando team members, regardless of vaccination status. This will include any indoor restaurants, shops, and indoor hotel public areas. ©Universal Orlando Face masks will also be required at all attractions from the moment a guest enters the queue to the moment they exit the attraction. The Incredible Hulk Coaster This change comes just after Orange County, Florida was placed back into the “high risk” COVID-19 category. The CDC recommends that everyone in a Substantial or High category county wear a mask in public, indoor spaces. ©CDC Over in Disney World, masks continue to be required for all guests ages 2 and up in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. ©Disney We’ve continuing to watch for more COVID-19 updates, particularly as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to impact the United States and other countries. For more COVID-19 updates, see the links below: Omicron and Disney World: What you need to know Omicron COVID-19 variant is expected to slow international tourism in Florida The Omicron variant has been found in the wastewater in Orange County, Florida See more updates about travel to Disney World and Disneyland We’ll keep looking for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the extension of travel-related mask mandates in the U.S. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: New Face Mask Rules Announced for Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase holidays at Disney? Giant Christmas trees, green and red Mickey-shaped treats, festive costumes and entertainment? What about themed content in the My Disney Experience and Disneyland Resort apps, such as decorative and creative illustrations, interviews with Disney legends about the holiday season, […]View the full article

When you step foot in Walt Disney World Resort, there’s always a feeling of magic in the air — but there’s something extra special about being here during the holidays. Year after year, Walt Disney World is transformed into a whimsical wonderland with themed décor unparalleled by anything you’ve seen before. It all happens in […]View the full article

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is an iconic holiday parade that made its return this year at the new Very Merriest After Hours event! Up until now, this parade has only been available at night as part of the Very Merriest After Hours entertainment lineup, but that changes today. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is back! Starting today, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be shown during the day to ALL guests in Magic Kingdom for a limited time! Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be shown at Magic Kingdom at 12PM and 3:45PM on December 22nd-29th and at 12PM and 3:30PM on December 30th-31st. Times are subject to change, so be sure to check on those during your visit. ©Disney This morning we saw that a special viewing spot for the parade was actually available through Disney Genie+. ©Disney We booked our spot through Genie+, went to the designated spot at the courtyard in front of Cinderella Castle during our arrival window… Designated Area …and got into the viewing spot. Viewing Area Before too long, the crowds arrived. Hellooooo Crowds There were some seriously LARGE crowds near the castle area getting prepared to watch the show. Lots of People Having the Lightning Lane space can be a nice bonus as it gives you the best chance to get a pretty good view of the parade without having to stand out for too long and stake your spot. But we still recommend that you arrive as early as possible to your Lightning Lane for this selection to get the best spot. Look at All of the People! During the parade, we spotted lots of familiar faces, including Olaf… …Clarabelle Cow… LOVE …Max in a pretty SWEET car (get it?)… Hey There! …Donald and Daisy… Donald and Daisy …Anna and Kristoff… Anna and Kristoff …Wendy and Peter Pan… Peter Pan and Wendy! …Pluto, and more! Love This Group! There was also a plethora of princesses on a festive float. Royalty Has Arrived And who can forget the gingerbread characters?! So Cute! Finally, you can’t have a holiday parade without Santa! He was looking snazzy atop his float in a beautiful sleigh. It’s SANTA! Remember, this parade will only be available for all guests to see in Magic Kingdom for a limited time, so be sure to check it out while you still can! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more. Meet These Popular Disney Artists at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! 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! What do you think of this year’s holiday parade? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: All Guests Can See the Christmastime Parade in Disney World For a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey there, DFB friends! It’s only 3 days until Christmas and we’re here with what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life We got to enjoy a VERY limited seasonal treat and we also found some cute new merchandise! Want to come along with us? Animal Kingdom Food Update Satu’li Canteen brought back the Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse treat and, of course, we had to try it! This DFB-favorite treat is only available during Christmas (this) week for $5.29. Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse This year’s treat is creamy and pepperminty (but not as overpowering as it was in 2019!), and the milk chocolate decoration adds even more depth to the flavors. It’s also beautiful! Check out our review of this year’s Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot We spotted a new Minnie Kitchen Sink Keychain in Riverside Depot! It’s the same size as the Mickey Kitchen Sink Keychain that we’ve seen before. But it has an updated look! Minnie Kitchen Sink We also found a new Hercules Pin featuring Herc and Megara. Hercules Pin And there was some new jewelry, too! This Earring Set features a pair of castles, Mickey pretzels, and Mickey balloons for $19.99. New Earrings And you can also get a matching Charm Necklace for $24.99. New Necklace So cute! Let’s take a look at some other new things we found. Island Mercantile The black and gold Luxe Logo 50th Anniversary Ears were restocked at Island Mercantile! These ears feature a black and gold sequin bow and faux leather ears imprinted with the 50th logo and Cinderella Castle. 50th Ears are back! These ears are $39.99, and one of the more affordable luxe ears! Check out more photos of the Luxe 50th Anniversary Ears here! Mombasa Marketplace At Mombasa Marketplace in Africa, we found a new Carved Lion Sculpture for $14.99. The front of the sculpture is painted and looks like this… “Lion” Sculpture …while the back is plain wood. Back of the sculpture Should we make our way to Asia? Yak & Yeti Bazaar Over at Yak & Yeti Bazaar in Asia, there was a new Rain Jacket for $60. This jacket is a light pink with a hood and a front pocket… Yak & Yeti Rain Jacket …and on the chest, it says “Yak & Yeti Orlando” in gold. Details Let’s go explore some dinosaurs! Dino Institute At the Dino Institute, there were several new cats for kiddos! This I Dig Dinosaurs Explorer Hat is $14.99. I Dig Dinosaurs hat There was also a new T-Rex Bucket Hat for $19.99. The front says T-Rex… T-Rex Bucket Hat …and the top of his hat has a T-Rex skull fossil image. T-Rex! And there was a Dinosaur Expedition Baseball Hat for $24.99. Dinosaur Expedition Hat What else is happening in DinoLand U.S.A.? DinoRama The original prize plush toys are back at DinoRama, replacing the dinosaurs we’ve seen with Santa hats. DinoRama Plush Prizes Now when you play you can win a traditional dinosaur plush! Chester & Hester And at Chester & Hester, we found a new Mickey Jean Jacket for $74.99. This button-front jean jacket features Mickey on the front… Mickey Jean Jacket …and on the back, there’s a larger image of Mickey along with the words, “the one and only.” “the one and only” And that’s it for new merchandise! Animal Kingdom Various Update We spotted a Mears Connect bus for the first time in the Animal Kingdom parking lot! Mears Connect is one of the services replacing the Magical Express, and yes, it will cost money. The bus we spotted was white with a colorful sea turtle on the side. Mears Connect The bus we spotted was transporting guests to the Swan and Dolphin Resorts, but as of January 1st, 2022 Mears Connect will also be transporting guests to and from the Orlando International Airport. Check out more photos of the Mears Connect bus here! That’s all the recent news from Animal Kingdom! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! 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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The holidays have arrived in Disneyland! Disney California Adventure We’ve eaten all kinds of snacks at the Festival of Holidays, shared details about the “it’s a small world” holiday edition, and even attended their new Merriest Nites holiday after hours events. But today we got to experience a truly time-honored tradition at Disneyland — the iconic (and giant) hand-crafted candy canes! The candy canes have been available on select days in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park over the past few weeks. Today we got the chance to grab one over at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure Park. As we peeked through the windows, we could see them being worked on by the talented Cast Members. There They Are! You might be thinking, “what’s so special about a candy cane?!” Well, at Disneyland, these candy canes are VERY special! These aren’t your ordinary bought-from-the-store treats. These are unique tasty treats that are hand-crafted by Cast Members during the holiday season. These Are Very Special Treats From mixing those ingredients to hand-pulling… Candy Cane in Progress …rolling, and twisting the candy — these are truly something special. Hard at Work Making These Magical Treats And they’re HUGE. The candy canes all measure around 18 inches long. These Are BIG! The hand-crafted candy canes have been a tradition at Disneyland since way back in 1968! But getting one isn’t all that easy. Want One? For starters, the candy canes are only available at select locations on certain days. Here’s a look at the remaining available days to grab one of these: Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park: December 22nd (today) Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen at Disneyland park: December 23rd They were available on previous days as well, but those are the remaining available dates. Creating Tasty Treats Even if you happen to be in the appropriate parks on those dates, you can’t just walk up and buy a candy cane. To even get a chance to buy one of these beauties, you’ll need to enter into the mobile waitlist. We arrived at Disney California Adventure park very early (around 7:15AM PST). They let us in around 7:30AM. There was about a 10 minute line at the time of guests trying to get on the mobile waitlist for Trolley Treats to get their candy canes. The QR code to scan to get on the list was covered up. When it was your turn in line, the Cast Member would uncover the code so you could scan it and get on the mobile waitlist. That QR code directed us to a website where we put in information about the size of our party, our name, and our phone number. Mobile Waitlist Just getting on the waitlist doesn’t guarantee you the ability to get a candy cane though. You’ll need to see if you receive a return text informing you that you are able to go in and make the purchase. About 30 minutes after joining the waitlist, we got our return text letting us know we had 30 minutes to get back to Trolley Treats and grab our candy cane…so off we went! Note that there is a limit of 1 candy cane per guest, while supplies last. It’s TIME! We were able to go visit Trolley Treats during our return time and pick up a candy cane of our very own. Hello beautiful! CANDY CANE ACQUIRED Holding one of these treats in our hands, near the other Christmas decorations, put us right in the holiday mood! So Great! If you want to get one of these, be sure to arrive early! Keep in mind that you will need valid admission and a park reservation to enter the park and buy one. They’re priced at $19.99. Want a Candy Cane Walt? What About You Mickey? We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about Disneyland and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see the 2022 ears that have arrived at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever gotten a candy cane from Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Get the FAMOUS Candy Canes in Disneyland Right Now...But It Isn't Easy! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just in time to celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2022, Sleeping Beauty Castle is now reopened to guests at Disneyland Paris after 12 months of renovation! Featuring gilded, golden details and unique, lavish mosaics, the symbol of Disneyland Paris is sparkling brighter than ever before thanks to Walt Disney Imagineering teams and construction masters who came together for the largest refurbishment the castle has seen since its opening in 1992. View the full article

We don’t know about you, but for us, Mickey ears are a staple of our theme park outfits! How can we pick just one?! We love getting different ears for the holidays, festivals, and for our favorite movies. And today, we found another new pair of ears in Disneyland! Check out these new 2022 ears we found at Disneyland Resort today! New Ears alert! We saw them in Los Feliz Five and Dime in Disney California Adventure Park. They are a hard plastic with the year 2022 on the ears and have a headband with grips so it stays on your head. Celebrate New Year’s with New Ears And, these babies LIGHT UP! You can flip the switch and illuminate the numbers and confetti on the clear ears. So festive! They’re available right now for $22. Grab them while you can so you can be ready to ring in the New Year in style! We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling (20)22! And, if you want to celebrate the arrival of 2022 at Disneyland, know that on December 31st Disneyland Park will be open until 12AM, Disney California Adventure Park will be open until 10PM, and Downtown Disney is open until 1AM. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to see the holiday prices for Disneyland’s pay-per-ride attractions! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? 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 these new ears? Share your thoughts in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 2022 Ears Have Arrived at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the movie Frozen came out, it’s become very popular in Disney World! Queen Elsa! You can find a ton of merchandise and snacks inspired by the movie, there is a sing-along in Hollywood Studios, and Disney even converted Maelstrom in EPCOT’s Norway pavilion over to a Frozen ride. One of the most beloved characters from the film is Olaf the snowman, and the actor who plays him, Josh Gad, just posted an amazing video about Olaf, but be warned — it’s a bit traumatizing! Josh Gad posted this video last night of him and his family using an Olaf hot cocoa bomb! And, it’s definitely something worth melting for. So, Olaf finally got to do what frozen things do in summer — even if it did give Josh Gad some mixed feelings! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and info. Click here to check out some new Frozen EPCOT merchandise! 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. Who is your favorite character from Frozen? Tell us in the comments! The post Warning: This Olaf Content May Be Sensitive for Some Viewers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been wanting to win some free Disney items, you need to be following the D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes! ©D23 Each day until December 23rd, D23 has been offering up brand new goodies to some lucky members — we’ve seen some pretty cool prizes, too: a Pixar movie bundle, some sweet Disney+ merchandise, a Disney Corkcicle bundle, a Nightmare Before Christmas prize pack, and more! But today’s giveaway is for you Star Wars fans! Today’s prize is a Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Merchandise Bundle. And it includes some NICE items like a sling backpack, two slouchy beanies, two popcorn bowls, two exclusive pins, two reusable lightsaber straws, a collectible tin lithograph, a car decal, and a Star Wars music playlist. SWEET. ©D23 That is a LOT of cool Star Wars stuff, right? To enter, you’ll need to visit the D23 website and log in to your membership account. And don’t worry if you don’t have an account — you can sign up for the free general membership to enter to win! So what are you waiting for? May the Force Be With You. Rey and Chewie in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge D23 is giving away new items every day through December 23rd, so be sure to check back with us to see what tomorrow’s prize pack is! Click here to see all of the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a big Star Wars fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Enter To Win A HUGE 'Star Wars' Bundle! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article