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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and around the world, our parks and resorts are celebrating the season with festive fun for all to enjoy! Capture your memories with special photo ops, visit with your favorite Disney friends and take in the magic of the season at Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, […]View the full article

We’re heading into EPCOT today to take a look at what’s new in this park. EPCOT Recently, we’ve seen heavy crowds and fun holiday merchandise, especially in the World Showcase section of EPCOT. But what new things have we found in the last few days? Let’s check out some updates with food, souvenirs, crowd levels, and more. Of course we’re going to start with the most important updates of all: what’s new with the FOOD in EPCOT? EPCOT Food Updates The popular drink spot Les Vins des Chefs de France was closed for a while in the France pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase. But it reopened on the morning of December 9th, and it’s still open for guests to visit now. Le Vins des Chefs de France is open This stand is known for some tasty and refreshing drinks, including a couple of our favorites, the Grand Marnier Orange Slush and the Grey Goose Citron Lemon Slush. You can head there now, although you’ll need to make note of a few price increases that we spotted upon this stand’s reopening. It had a LONG line when we stopped by later Nearby, the holiday kitchen in the France pavilion for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays was missing a couple of important snacks during one of our visits. Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen Le Marche de Noel usually has a salmon dish called Napoleon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche and a delicious Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini (among other snacks and drinks) available for guests to try. When we stopped by, they were out of both of these offerings. Smoked Salmon Napoleon in a Dill Brioche Luckily, the shortages didn’t last long, and we saw both the salmon and the martini return to the booth later on in the same day. So if one of the EPCOT festival booths is out of your favorite treat, don’t panic! Just try coming back later in the day to see if it was restocked. Frozen hot chocolate martini On our walk around EPCOT in search of tasty snacks, we noticed a couple of treats that were not doing great. The blue donuts at a Joffrey’s kiosk were having a SUPER rough time last Friday. It’s alright little guys, you’ll get them next time! We’re assuming they were just ready for the weekend to come, and we can understand that feeling. mood. At the UK pavilion, we saw a few chocolates that were back in stock after being sold out for a while. Chocolate in the UK pavilion Several candies that we usually see on the shelves are still not available here, but right now you can get Irish Whiskey Truffles, Irish Cream Chocolates, and more. Irish whiskey truffles Over in Italy, we found a new snack that you can at the gift shop there. They’re chocolate cake roll treats filled with tiramisú cream, and you can get a package for $5.99. New treat in the Italy pavilion Now let’s check out some new souvenirs that you can get in EPCOT now! EPCOT Merchandise Updates We spotted some light-up Christmas necklaces in multiple stores throughout the park. Christmas light necklaces The necklaces look like a string of Christmas lights in white and red, and we spotted them at the Creations Shop, Port of Entry, and other gift shops around the park. Creations Shop The Creations Shop is the main gift shop in EPCOT, and it’s located near Test Track in the World Celebration section of this park. Creations Shop In this store, we noticed that the 50th Anniversary Christmas tree ornaments were back in stock! We haven’t seen these guys available for a while, so we were excited to see more available. Spaceship Earth We also spotted plenty of the new Dooney & Bourke bags, including the Christmas Disney Dog collection… Dooney & Bourke Disney Dogs Collection …and the newest 50th Anniversary collection. New 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourkes And you can also get the $298 50th Anniversary mini backpack, with is made of gold leather with Mickey ears on top and 50th designs all over. Want to know why it’s so expensive? Lots of 50th Anniversary Loungefly backpacks The bag is made with actual gold, with flecks in the designs and gold-plated metal as the hardware. GOLD. Although we saw a pretty big restock of this Loungefly backpack early in the week, when we checked back a couple of days later, most of the bags were gone again. Running out quickly! We spotted a couple of new items as well, including a green Cinderella Castle shirt for $24.99… Cinderella Castle shirt …and a blue Mickey and Walt Disney shirt for $24.99 as well. Mickey and Walt shirt The WEIRDEST news we have from Creations Shop is that this store is still displaying Halloween merchandise! What are THOSE doing here? Although we’re WAY past the spooky season now (can you believe Christmas is next week??), you can still buy some Mickey pumpkin jars and other Halloween items in this store. This might be due to the supply issues we’ve seen around Disney World, which has limited merchandise at some locations. It’s possible that the Cast Members are just putting out whatever is available to fill those shelves. Port of Entry and Disney Traders Port of Entry and Disney Traders are the gift shops where you’ll take your completed map once you’ve finished Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt in EPCOT. Port of Entry The scavenger hunt costs $9.99. You’ll get a map with locations around World Showcase and stickers that show holiday traditions from countries around the world. Then you’ll travel around the World Showcase to find Olaf in each country’s pavilion and put the sticker where it belongs on the map! Once you finish, you’ll take the map to one of these gift shops for a prize. Olaf hiding in a World Showcase country pavilion We’ve noticed recently that these prizes keep changing. For a while, you could choose from a Mickey Kitchen Sink bucket or a 2021 Lanyard. Well, That’s…Unique Then there were a couple of pins that you could choose from, including a Moana one and a Wall-E one. Pins Later, we saw some Mickey ears hat bowls thrown into the mix, and the Mickey Kitchen Sink buckets returned. Things Just Keep Getting Weirder So basically you never know what you’re going to get, but that’s part of the fun of the scavenger hunt we think! (And it kind of seems like Disney went on their own scavenger hunt to find these random prizes.) It’s a surprise every time! At Disney Traders, we also saw a new Mickey snoap wand for $28.17. Mickey snoap wand The wand shoots out snow made of soap, just like the “snow” you’ll see during some holiday celebrations in Disney World. They light up! There was also a Puzzle Advent Calendar available for $39.99… Puzzle advent calendar …which will help you count down the days until Christmas with Disney-themed puzzles. House of Good Fortune Over in the China pavilion, we stopped by the House of Good Fortune gift shop to see what’s new in there. House of Good Fortune We loved the sets of colorful incense that we found, which come in scents like grape, lotus, and rose. Incense You can get a small set of incense for $5.95… Smaller incense set …or a larger set for $8.95. Gateway Gifts At Gateway Gifts, we saw a new Photo and Autograph book. Memory book The book has Disney princess on the front, and you can buy it now for $19.98. Heritage Manor Gifts In the American Adventure pavilion, we stopped by Heritage Manor Gifts. Heritage Manor Gifts Here, we saw a new America-themed sipper cup for $19.99. New sipper The cup is red with American designs like stars and eagles alongside snacks like popcorn and cupcakes all around it. Mission SPACE: Cargo Bay And over in World Discovery, we saw some new Mandalorian sweatpants at the gift shop outside of the Mission: SPACE attraction. Mandalorian sweatpants The pants are black with designs from the Mandalorian show. Mandalorian sweatpants We know the crowds have been pretty heavy in EPCOT recently, but how have things been looking the last couple of days? EPCOT Crowd Updates In general, we saw more heavy crowds in this park, especially in the World Showcase near the afternoon and evening times. Big crowds in EPCOT The France pavilion was especially popular, since this area has a new ride (Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure) AND a new restaurant (La Crêperie de Paris). Click Here to see Our Review of La Crêperie de Paris On one weekday, the standby line for the Candlelight Processional (in the American Adventure pavilion) extended all the way back through the Italy pavilion. Candlelight Processional standby line However, we noticed that a few restaurants around World Showcase still had some Candlelight Processional Dining Packages available for the same evening, so that might be the best way to guarantee your seat if you’re hoping to catch the popular holiday show. Candlelight Processional dining package in Germany pavilion On one day, we noticed that Living With the Land had a LONG line that even outgrew the designated queue area! The posted wait time was still just 15 minutes, but we were surprised to see such big crowds at this usually underrated attraction. LONG line We might credit those crowds to the amazing holiday overlay that Living With the Land has right now (which looks especially magical if you ride it after dark). Living with the Land If you’re looking for some places to escape the crowds, head to the back of the World Showcase pavilions. Canada has a relaxing area with gorgeous waterfalls just up the stairs… Canada Waterfalls …Morocco has lots of seating and some beautiful art if you venture inside… Back of the Morocco pavilion …and the UK has gardens where you’ll sometimes find musicians quietly serenading guests. UK gardens Most guests will stay right at the entrance to the pavilions, near the walkway. But you can find peace and quiet (not to mention some gorgeous details!) if you head just a little further into each country. Click Here to See 25 Hidden Secrets in EPCOT Other EPCOT Updates In other news, we spotted some construction work being done on the ground just outside the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Nature. Imagination pavilion construction It seems like the work is mid-process, so we’ll keep you updated on any changes we see here! Still in progress And if you’re asking a Disney PhotoPass photographer to snap your picture, you might be able to use the Mickey Cookie prop that has arrived in time for the holidays! Fun new prop! That’s it for our EPCOT update today! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news from Disney World. Click Here to See What’s New in Disney Springs This Week Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite country pavilion in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments. The post What’s New in EPCOT: More Supply Issues and SNOAP Wands first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy National Cupcake Day! Today I’m excited to talk about two of my favorite things: cupcakes and Make-A-Wish. Although the pandemic presented unique challenges for everyone – wish granters included – we’ve continued granting unforgettable Disney wishes and creating magical experiences for Make-A-Wish children. From a royal greeting from Princess Belle to the inspirational stories […]View the full article

Happy Holidays, DFB Friends! It’s so FESTIVE here! It’s hard to believe that Christmas is next week and that the year is almost over! We’ve been enjoying all the holiday decorations, snacks, drinks, and merchandise at Disney World, that’s for sure. But soon, we’ll be gearing up for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts and Valentine’s Day! Where does the time go? But for now, we’ve been hanging out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, checking for all the latest updates! So let’s get started! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Mickey’s of Hollywood We’ve only seen the Disney Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Gift Set online, but now it’s available at Disney World, too, for $119.99. All our favorite Disney heroines! This Mickey Scarf is so much fun! And it looks super warm. It’s available now for $29.99. It’s got Mickeys on it! The Mickey Snoap Wand also got an upgrade — you can get this one for $28.17. New Mickey Snoap Wand If you want to represent Toy Story this winter, check out the Pizza Planet Sweatshirt for $52.99. Pizza Planet! There’s also this new-to-us Mickey Corduroy Baseball Cap for $29.99. Fun cap! We’ve seen this orange Walt Disney World Sweatshirt before, but you can now get it at Mickey’s of Hollywood. Grab it for $29.99. VERY orange And the Mickey Mouse Icon Felt Wreath is back in stock here! A Mickey wreath! This wreath is $49.99. Which Disney World Hotel Has the BEST Decorations? See The Holiday Battle Here! Dark Room FOUR new MagicBands have arrived! First up, is the Gus Gus MagicBand, and LOOK AT IT. Gus Gus!!! There’s also a Bruni MagicBand… It’s Bruni …a Pinocchio MagicBand… He’s got no strings …and an R2-D2 MagicBand. These MagicBands are all $29.99 each. R2-D2 A new 50th Anniversary Magnet has appeared. It’s $14.99. 50th Anniversary Magnet The Walt Disney World Magnet is back in stock here! Walt Disney World Magnet What better way to represent our favorite place on Earth! If You Could Get Rid of ONE Thing in Disney World, What Would It Be? See What You Said Here! Tattooine Traders The Book of Boba Fett series premieres soon on Disney+ and you can now grab a T-Shirt at Disney World to support it for $24.99. The Book of Boba Fett premieres soon! We spotted a few new fun pairs of sweatpants for kids at Tattooine Traders. First, check out these sweatpants, which are red and blue. Skywalker colors? The other side says “Skywalker Academy!” Skywalker Academy The other pair feature “Star Wars” on one side… Star Wars sweatpants for kids While the other side has the Millennium Falcon on it. The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy Each pair of sweatpants is $29.99. These ‘Star Wars’ Ears Are FLYING Off the Shelves in Disney World! Check Them Out Here! Keystone Clothiers You guys! The Loki Ears are back in stock! They’re back! We also found a Star Wars Tooka Plush. It’s a Tooka! This plush is available for $26.99. What’s Going on With Reservations For Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel? Here’s What We Know! Legends of Hollywood In case you missed spending $298 on the Loungefly Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse Mini Backpack, you’ll be happy to know it’s back in stock. It’s back! This bag features some REAL gold, so it’s definitely quite the 50th anniversary keepsake! See More Photos of This Bag Hollywood Studios Other Updates We spotted a West Side Story Billboard! West Side Story The movie is in theaters now! Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Details About the Music in Disney’s Newest Movie! Read More Here! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but check back soon because we’ll have more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: 4 MagicBands and a Terrifying Plush! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hi, DFB friends! It’s time for more of what’s new at Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle As Christmas approaches, we have LOTS of merchandise updates from Magic Kingdom! Let’s jump right into it. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Big Top Souvenirs now has Goofy’s Powdered Candy! Want a plastic tube full of sugar? Head to Big Top! Goofy’s Sugar Sticks You can choose from sweet and sour flavors and you can even mix flavors together! Read our review of Goofy’s Powdered Candy here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Princess Fairytale Hall After Snow White’s surprise visit to Princess Fairytale Hall recently, Princess Jasmine was the newest princess visitor this week! Jasmine! Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, and Elena can generally be found at Princess Fairytale Hall, but it’s fun to find out the mystery of the surprise visiting princess sometimes! Check out more photos of the visiting princess here! Main Street Confectionery The display case of Main Street Confectionery now has gold platters and gold display plates! Check out the candy apples sitting on the gorgeous gold rose plate. New gold display plates! Stop by Main Street Confectionery and see if you can spot all the different gold plate designs! Adventureland New umbrellas were placed near the Adventureland Popcorn Cart. They were moved from the Jungle Cruise stairs and they add more shade near the popcorn cart. More shade Now if you’re in a long line for popcorn in Adventureland you can take advantage of some shade! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In Emporium, the 50th Starbucks Been There Series Mugs have been restocked. More Starbucks mugs! We spotted a new-to-us 50th Anniversary Loungefly Pin Bag for $60. Loungefly Pin Bag This purse has spots for pins to be displayed on the outside of the bag, so you can show off your pin collection in style! Room for pins! There was a new Disney World Holiday Magnet previously only seen in Disneyland. Holiday magnet There was also another version of Disney Nail Decals, which come with 10 different nail decals per package. Nail decals We also found the snack necklace of our DREAMS. This Friendship Snack Necklace Set comes with two necklaces adorned with “Snack Queens” half-heart pendants along with Mickey Bar and Mickey Cupcake charms. Wear your snacks! For $19.99, you can grab these sparkly silver Castle Earrings… New Castle Earrings …or this set of three different sizes of Mickey Earrings for the same price! New Earrings And if you’re a fan of the Disney Legend Mary Blair’s artwork, there was a whole wall of the Mary Blair Alice in Wonderland Collection, including new items like salt and pepper shakers, a tea set, a canister, a three bowl set, and a sugar and creamer set. Mary Blair Collection We also spotted a Holiday Musical Figurine for $74.99. We did see this in Disneyland but it seems to be in Disney World now! Musical figurine Let’s move on to the next store! Uptown Jewelers Uptown Jewelers had a new-to-us Tinker Bell Necklace by jewelry designer Rebecca Hook. Rebecca Hook Tinker Bell Necklace We also spotted a new-to-us design of the Bulova 50th Anniversary Watches, with this gold watch featuring a black watch face and the 50th anniversary castle logo in gold. It cost $595. 50th Anniversary Watch There were some new jewelry options too, like this Double Layered Gold Mickey Necklace for $24.99. New necklace You could also grab this Gold Mickey Bracelet for $24.99. New Bracelet Ready to head to the Christmas Shoppe? Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe There were Reusable Holiday Foldable Bags for $6 behind the counter. Reusable Holiday Bag They fold up so neat and compactly to fit right in your bag! It folds up! The Christmas Tree Farm Minnie and Mickey Statue was featured on the shelves… Christmas Tree Statue …and you can still get an Oogie Boogie Nutcracker! Oogie Boogie Nutcracker Now let’s check out Crystal Arts! Crystal Arts At Crystal Arts, we found two sets of 50th anniversary earrings, including these glitzy gold 50th Castle Earrings for $39… 50th Castle Earrings …and these gold 50th Castle Mickey Earrings for the same price! 50th Earrings There were also new Mickey and Minnie Figurines dressed in their 50th anniversary costumes for $395 each. 50th Mickey and Minnie Statues Let’s move on to Sir Mickey’s! Sir Mickey’s Sir Mickey’s had the new Disney Designer Collection of Princess Dolls, but we only saw Pocahontas and Jasmine one day. Pocahontas and Jasmine We have seen Ariel too, so we’ll keep checking back for more Disney Princess dolls! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. You guys! Astronaut Mickey was back at Tomorrowland Light & Power for $24.99! We haven’t seen him in a LONG time. Astronaut Mickey! And there were also new Personalizable Commemorative Bricks for the 50th anniversary. There were six different designs to choose from, including Disney World park icons. Commemorative Bricks You can personalize your brick via interactive screens that let you choose the art style, your name (or whatever you want to put), and the date! Sunglass Hut Island Supply Over in Adventureland, there was a sale going on at Sunglass Hut, Buy One Get One $60 Off Extra Pairs. Sale! They still have some of their 50th merchandise available, so you might want to take advantage of this sale! Fantasy Faire And Fantasy Faire had a matching set, including a Cinderella T-Shirt that says “so this is love” for $54.99… Cinderella Shirt …and matching lightweight Cinderella Sweatpants that match the Cinderella shirt for $64.99. Matching pants The side of the pants says, “Have courage and be kind.” Magic Kingdom Various Updates Over in Storybook Circus, we found a hidden Mickey in the billboard for the Barnstormer ride! Can you see it? Barnstormer Sign Let’s take a closer look. It’s REALLY tiny. Can you spot the hidden Mickey? See it?? Look closer… There it is! So cool! There it is! And at Bonjour Village Gifts, Thomas Kinkade Studios Legacy Artist Dirk Wunderlich was signing prints and sketching a Disney character on the back of prints for guests. He has visited before and guests really love to see him work! Dirk Wunderlich signing Thomas Kinkade Art And that’s all the news for Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates and news about Disney Parks! How a foggy day makes it harder to get to Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the Magic Kingdom news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: A RARE Princess Sighting and Astronaut Mickey is Back! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might not be able to go on the Walt Disney World Railroad right now, but you can still celebrate your love for this classic attraction in several ways! Walt Disney World Train Station Recently, a railroad-themed dress (WITH POCKETS) and railroad-themed purses have become available online. But now railroad fans have the chance to WIN a special railroad-themed holiday item! Each day for the past several days, D23 has been making a new, FREE prize available as part of its Season of Magic sweepstakes! We’ve seen prizes themed to video games, coffee, and more. Today it’s all about TRAINS. As many of you probably know, Walt Disney was a true train enthusiast. Walt Disney and Trains From building a backyard miniature railroad to getting the full-scale trains in Disneyland, Walt’s fascination with trains was something that greatly influenced the parks and more. ©Disney Well now you can be “just like Walt” and bring Walt’s love of trains into your home! If you win today’s D23 Season of Magic prize you’ll get to take home the Disney Parks Holiday Train set for FREE. ©Disney The holiday-themed train set is made by Lionel and comes with a “locomotive, four train cars with character surprises, and plenty of track!” It even has a working headlight, train sounds, and 2021 artwork. ©D23 Want to enter the sweepstakes for your chance to win? Here’s what you need to do: Visit the D23 website Log in to your D23 account. Don’t have a D23 account? No problem! You can sign up for a General D23 Membership (for FREE) and still enter to win this awesome prize. Fill in your information on the prize entry page and hit “submit!” A new prize is being offered as part of the Season of Magic sweepstakes every day through December 23rd, 2021. Be sure to check back with us for more details! Click here to see some updates on the Walt Disney World Railroad! 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 fan of trains just like Walt? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Be Just Like Walt Disney If You Win Today's FREE PRIZE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ has a TON of content on it for everyone to enjoy. ©Disney It has classic animated movies like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pixar favorites like Toy Story, most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, all of the Star Wars movies, and even educational shows like those found on National Geographic. Some of these shows and movies are just better enjoyed when watched with others, so luckily, you can now watch your favorite Disney+ content with a LOT of people thanks to a new feature! You can now watch Disney+ TV shows and movies with friends and family through FaceTime video chat thanks to Apple SharePlay, according to Variety. With support from SharePlay, Disney+ subscribers with an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV can watch content together with up to 32 other people, as long as they are all Disney+ subscribers. ©Disney via Variety Disney+ added the GroupWatch in-app feature last year, which lets people watch content together as long as they’re in the same country. According to Variety, this feature will still be available, but it only allows for 7 people or 4 streams from the same account. ©Disney The Disney+ SharePlay feature is available around the world for all Disney+ content, from Marvel to Star Wars to National Geographic. Apple just announced SharePlay this summer, which also works with Apple’s own apps and services like Apple TV and Apple Music. ©Disney According to Variety, the Executive Vice President of product and design for Disney Streaming, Jerrell Jimerson said in a statement that “SharePlay provides another opportunity for personal friends and family around the world to come together and create new memories with their favorite stories on Disney Plus.” ©Marvel Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney entertainment news and updates! Click here to see when Marvel’s Eternals will be on Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be using this new feature to watch Disney+ with friends and family? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Watch Disney+ With 32 People at Once🤯 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, Claire here! I am coming to you from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where the Disney Wish is being constructed. As one of the Imagineers leading the creative direction for Walt Disney Imagineering Germany, I oversee design efforts for numerous interior spaces on board the Disney Wish. It has been a dream come true sprinkling pixie dust all throughout the staterooms.View the full article

Lots of things have been changing or are set to change in Disneyland. Downtown Disney Soon, 6 different forms of entertainment will be returning to the parks, a special private party IN MICKEY’S HOUSE will become available, and Disney has announced a major Downtown Disney expansion set to take place in the future. Now, we’ve got an update about new shopping opportunities coming to Downtown Disney! First up, it’s time for soccer fans to rejoice — the new Pelé Soccer store will be officially opening TODAY (December 15th) at Downtown Disney. We had seen the signage for this store previously… New Pele Store …but today its doors will be OPEN. Did you know, the store is named after Pelé, “the legendary Brazilian superstar and one of the greatest soccer players of all time.” ©Disney The stadium-themed store features lots of soccer gear from “renowned global sports brands.” There are official club and national team jerseys, sports apparel, balls, and more. Want a customized gift? You can get that too! Jerseys can be customized with a name and number, giving you the opportunity to score a unique item or really great gift. There’s a Pelé Soccer store in Disney Springs too, so you’ll be able to visit this spot on both coasts. ©Disney If you’re looking for more merchandise, you can stop by the already open Post 21 kiosk. This new spot is located on the east end of Downtown Disney. ©Disney Post 21 comes from a mother-daughter team that have “curated modern and design-forward merchandise from Black-owned businesses.” From Black Santa wrapping paper to children’s items, there’s a variety of things to pick from! ©Disney If you absolutely love cards (especially elaborate 3D pop-up cards), then you’ll be thrilled to know that Lovepop will be opening soon at Downtown Disney. We’ve already seen the signs indicating this store’s upcoming arrival in the shopping district. Also coming soon If you’re not familiar with it, Lovepop sells some amazing 3D pop-up cards and stationary in all kinds of fun designs and themes. They have more than 400(!!) designs, including some Disney ones! There’s a Lovepop store in Disney Springs as well. Father’s Day Darth Vader Card And while you’re in Downtown Disney, why not stop by the Boba Fett throne for a photo op?! A replica of the throne that is featured in the new The Book of Boba Fett series is now located outside of the Star Wars Trading Post store. ©Disney If you’re planning on visiting Downtown Disney soon, be on the lookout for these new stores and spots. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disneyland news and we’ll let you know what we spot. Click here to see how select California residents can save BIG on Disneyland tickets in 2022! 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 Which of these new items are you most excited to see in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 NEW Spots You Won't Want to Miss at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you think of Disney World, you probably think about the amazing rides, delicious food, and cool merchandise. As magical as Disney World, emergency situations and evacuations can happen in the parks and resorts. Image from DFB reader @ptolley_ on Twitter Last night, we shared the news about a fire having been reported in Magic Kingdom and what happened as a result. Now, we’ve got an update from the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association about what reportedly caused the entire situation to transpire. As we mentioned above, last night a fire was reported in Magic Kingdom near Cinderella Castle. As a result, guests were evacuated from Cinderella’s Royal Table and emergency response vehicles were sent to the Cinderella Castle area. Emergency vehicles in Magic Kingdom We shared a number of videos and photo updates that were so graciously shared with us by various readers that were in the park at the time that this situation took place. Some guests waited in the hub or Main Street, U.S.A. area awaiting further instructions from Cast Members, and several Cast Members were positioned to prevent guests from getting too close to the area where the emergency team was working. Another look at the crowds Guests waiting to enter the park for their experience at Disney Very Merriest After Hours were held at the front of Magic Kingdom to allow the situation in the park to be taken care of. Image from DFB reader Sara W. Disney reportedly issued a statement regarding the situation, indicating that there was a small fire in the park and that it was quickly extinguished by fire extinguishers, and that no one was hurt. According to Scott Gustin, the fire reportedly happened in a mulched area near the castle moat. But just what caused the fire? The Orlando Sentinel has shared some updates. According to The Orlando Sentinel, the president of the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association, Jon Shirey, indicated that the call about the fire came in as an “electrical fire on a junction box outside the castle.” Magic Kingdom Crowds Shirey said that once the firefighters arrived on the scene, they reportedly “saw a tree on fire next to the structure.” Firefighters apparently told Shirey that a “firework appeared to have caught the tree on fire…but the cause of the blaze is still pending investigation by the Fire Marshall.” As the Sentinel notes, there was no scheduled fireworks show at the time of the incident — the first call came in around 6:45PM. The fire team reportedly treated a security guard who had “inhaled dry chemicals from a fire extinguisher.” The Sentinel shares that a Disney spokesperson also indicated that a Cast Member had been “transported from the park for non-emergency treatment. No other injuries were reported.” Cinderella Castle at Night This is a developing situation. This situation serves as a good reminder to be prepared in case you happen to be in Disney World when an emergency takes place. Be sure to discuss potential emergency situation plans with your family, listen to the instructions of the Cast Members, and be aware of your surroundings. We’ll continue to look for more updates and share those with you. Click here to see more about the fire. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney's Fire Department Comments on the Cause of the Fire in Magic Kingdom Yesterday first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are always exciting things to do, see, shop, taste and explore in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort! This month, we have innovative new shops and a fun photo opp to check out and experience – just in time for the holidays!View the full article

Are you looking for a light meal in Disney World? Maybe one that doesn’t leave you feeling super full when all you want to do is drink around the world? France Pavilion Expansion Disney World has taken an iconic French treat to the next level with this new EPCOT restaurant, with a menu full of sweet AND savory items and a tasty meal that isn’t quite the usual theme park experience. But, is it worth YOUR time & money? Check out our video below Should YOU Go to Disney World’s La Crêperie de Paris?! 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 your favorite Disney World restaurant! The post DFB Video: Should YOU Go to Disney World's La Crêperie de Paris? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As much as we love Disney World, we’d be lying if we said there wasn’t at least one thing we wouldn’t mind seeing removed from the parks. Cinderella Castle You might like to see a certain ride removed, or maybe a restaurant, or you might want to see policies changed. We asked our readers (that’s YOU!) what you’d like to see gone from Disney World. Here’s what you said! We reached out to our readers on our Facebook page (go ahead and give us a like if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and asked, “If You Could Remove One Thing From Disney World, What Would It Be?” High Prices It’s no secret that prices have been on the rise in Disney World, alongside the discontinuation of previously free perks like the Magical Express. One reader said they’d remove “the high prices to get in,” while another reader voted to remove “the ridiculous cost of parking.” At this time, a base ticket for Disney World begins at $109, and theme park parking costs $25 per day. $1,000 EARS! Holiday after hours parties have risen in price but delivered less, and now that FastPasses have been discontinued you have to pay to skip the standby line. Also gone are free perks like complimentary MagicBands for hotel guests and Annual Passholders, while additional prices continue to add up. One reader said they’d like to remove “exponentially rising costs for lower expectations. I get that it’s a business and they have expenses but it’s getting harder to justify the cost versus the benefit, which is killing the magic.” How much have prices gone up since Disney World first opened? Crowds When it comes to crowds, one reader commented, “They let too many people into the park. It’s not enjoyable anymore.” While capacity has been affected by the park reservation system, lately crowds have increased quite a bit for the holidays in particular. Another reader said they’d remove “half the capacity. It’s too many people almost everyday. I want parks that aren’t so crowded.” Crowds waiting outside Hollywood Studios! “All the other guests” was another common response, and one reader went as far as to say “I would pay 200 [dollars] a day for no crowds.” Photos and Videos: You HAVE to see Thanksgiving crowds in Disney World! Genie+ Genie+ was a frequent mention among our readers as something they’d like to remove. Genie+ is the new paid system that replaced FastPasses. And while FastPasses were free, Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day to skip the standby lanes of over 40 rides in Disney World. One reader commented, “I would remove the Genie+ and put back the FastPass.” Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane Some of our readers were ready to say goodbye to the Genie+ forever. One reader said Genie+ was the “worst thing ever,” and another reader answered our question with, “Easy. The paid fast pass system. Or fast passes all together. It was nice for a couple years with just standby lines. The lines moved quicker.“ Read EVERYTHING you need to know about the Disney Genie here! Park Reservations The Disney World Park Reservation system rolled out when Disney World reopened in July 2020, and it was a way to prevent parks from getting too crowded during the global pandemic. And though many things have returned to “normal” in Disney World, the park pass system seems to be here to stay for now. One reader said they’d remove “the current reservation system. I miss just being able to go at any moment.” It’s harder to plan those spontaneous trips when park passes sell out occasionally. Spaceship Earth Another reader noted that they’d remove the “Park Entry Reservation system and the park hopping restrictions along with it.” Right now Park Hopping is only allowed after 2PM, limiting the options for many guests visiting Disney World. Learn more about the Disney World Park Reservation system here! Planning Challenges Along with park reservations, Disney Genie, advance dining reservations, and more, planning a Disney World trip can feel really complicated. One reader said they’d change “how complicated it’s [Disney World] getting,” and another reader added that “the scheduling before hand it makes for such a stressful time.” One reader noted that “planning our next trip feels like Advanced Calculus!” Animal Kingdom Another reader said that there’s “too much depending on your phone,” and several more readers commented on removing the necessity to bring your phone to Disney World, which you generally need in order to access many features, including the My Disney Experience app, Mobile Order, Mobile Shopping, Genie+, and more. 16 DFB videos to watch today to start planning for your 2022 Disney World vacation! Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Speedway has been a Magic Kingdom attraction since 1971, and many readers noted that they’d remove this original ride. One reader said Speedway is “loud, smells, boring, and takes up so much space.” Ouch. Another reader said, “Tomorrowland Speedway. Nothing tomorrow about it. And the fumes coming from the speedway are noxious.” Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Speedway is an enclosed track where guests can steer their cars and read speeds of up to 6 miles per hour. And it does tend to have a certain…ahem…smell, so it’s not too shocking that some of our readers have Tomorrowland Speedway on their list of things to go. 36 rides Disney World fans could totally live without. Turkey Legs And Turkey Legs were a common vote for removal! While they are an iconic Disney World snack, one reader said, “Smoked turkey legs! Come on people, they really aren’t good at all.” Another reader agreed, adding that “the smell makes me feel sick.” Turkey leg! You either love them or hate them! The history behind some of your favorite classic Disney Parks snacks! So what do you think? Did your pick make the list? Remember to join our Facebook page and your opinion might be shared on DFB! Stay tuned for more Disney World planning tips and tricks! Why your Disney World trip will cost MORE next 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. Tell us what YOU would remove from Disney World! The post If You Could Get Rid of ONE Thing in Disney World, What Would It Be? 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. Disney World has taken their Minnie ears headband game to the next level with some seriously impressive (and expensive) 50th Anniversary ears. WOWZA You can get gold leather ears for $225, bedazzled ears for $750, or even a gold, bedazzled Mickey ears hat for $1000. But if you’re looking for some 50th-themed ears that aren’t going to cost you an arm and a leg, you’ll love Disney World’s newest accessory. And now you don’t even have to be in the parks to get these fabulous ears! Earlier this week, we spotted the newest 50th Anniversary Minnie ears in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Grab ’em while ya can! We were SHOCKED by the price — but not because they were expensive! These ears were surprisingly affordable, especially when you compare them to the other 50th options out there. You can get a pair for $39.99. New ears! We found these Minnie ears at the Island Mercantile gift shop. But you don’t have to have a park ticket to get them, because the black and gold 50th Anniversary ears are now available online at shopDisney! So sparkly These ears are made of faux leather and are embossed with 50th logos and Cinderella Castle designs. The velvety bow has gold sequins, and “Walt Disney World 50” is embroidered on the headband in gold. They’re $39.99 online (the same price that we saw in the parks). Click Here to Buy the 50th Anniversary Minnie Ears Online When we saw these ears in the parks, they weren’t exactly flying off the shelves, so this might be one of Disney World’s best-kept secrets right now. We still recommend buying your ears soon, since the 50th Anniversary merchandise tends to sell out fast online. Another pair of 50th ears to add to your collection Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney World merchandise! Click Here to See ALL 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 Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Minnie ears are your favorites? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney's NEW 50th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prix-fixe menus, or multi-course meals at a singular fixed price, have become more commonplace around Disney World. More recently, menus at new restaurants like Space 220 are totally centered around the prix-fixe experience (EPCOT’s other new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, has a prix-fixe option on their menu as well). Some long-standing restaurants have shifted to a prix-fixe model as well, including Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and the new three-course menu at California Grill for the 50th Anniversary Celebration. 8oz Filet Mignon from Space 220 Is this just a slick new way for Disney World to get guests to pay more for more food than they’ll actually eat while disguising it as a bargain? If so, then this would make prix-fixe menus very similar in design to the Disney Dining Plan — it seems like a bargain, especially when you consider how much food is included. But, it’s very hard to actually save any money on the Dining Plan. As a quick recap, the Disney Dining Plan is a prepaid add-on to your vacation package that allows a certain number of counter service and table service restaurant meals and snacks per day. While the Dining Plan comes with a lot of convenience, it’s priced in a way that almost guarantees Disney is making more money off of your vacation. Be Our Guest Restaurant In order to save money on the Disney Dining Plan, you would need to eat at the most expensive restaurants and order the most expensive items on the menu every day in order to come out ahead. If you were to purchase the Standard Disney Dining Plan in 2020 (which included one quick-service meal and one table-service meal, plus two snacks per person per day), it would have cost you $78 per adult per day and $38.50 per child per day (even the free Dining Plan offer that came out every year prior to the closures in 2020 is designed to get you to pay more, since it’s often linked to a pricier hotel stay). Quiche and Pastries Paint Can at Topolino’s Terrace When you crunch all of those numbers and compare prices to Disney World’s menus, you’ll find it a challenge to reach that $78 threshold every day. But the big selling point about the Dining Plan is convenience. Your meals are pre-paid, giving your vacation more of an “all-inclusive” feel. While this may justify the cost to some guests, if you’re looking to get the most bang for your vacation buck, you’re likely better off skipping the Dining Plan and paying for your food out-of-pocket. Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen Of course, every guest for over a year now has had to pay for their meals out-of-pocket. That’s because, as of this writing, the Disney Dining Plan has yet to return. Disney has stated that they intend on bringing the Dining Plan back, but its timeline and what it may look like when it does return are still in question. Until then, Disney may have been thinking of new ways to get guests to pay more per meal. Enter: the prix-fixe menu. Click here to read what we know right now about the return of the Disney Dining Plan. Which Disney World guest benefits from a prix-fixe menu? While prix-fixe menus are designed to have guests pay more for their meal than they possibly normally would, that doesn’t necessarily mean prix-fixe menus aren’t for anyone! There are some benefits associated with dining at a restaurant where you’ll order off of a multi-course menu at a fixed price. Florida Red Snapper from Space 220 Similar to the Dining Plan, prix-fixe menus are ideal for those who want that singular fixed price on what they’ll pay — you know exactly what you’re paying, and you know exactly what you’re getting for that price. There’s a sort of “comfort” that comes knowing as you walk in what you’ll pay per person, making the price tag easier to swallow. Shrimp and Grits from Cinderella’s Royal Table Keep in mind that prix-fixe menus are different from the Dining Plan in that, when you purchase the Dining Plan, your food is pre-paid before you even arrive at Disney World. With prix-fixe menus, you’re typically still paying the bill at the time you dine. Also, not everything is included with some prix-fixe menus. Certain add-ons could raise the price of your meal even higher, like menu enhancements (think those new Supplementals at Space 220), additional side dishes, and alcoholic beverages. And, like the Dining Plan, gratuity is not included. Roasted Pork Tenderloin Entree from Be Our Guest If you enjoy buffets and family-style meals at Disney World, then you’ll also likely enjoy the benefits of a prix-fixe menu. These two dining experiences are almost like “casual” prix-fixe menus in that you pay that one fixed price per guest, and from there you can kind of have your “choose your own adventure” dining experience. Family Style Meal at Garden Grill If you find yourself re-booking the same restaurants on your vacation like Garden Grill, Liberty Tree Tavern, Biergarten, etc., then you may be the type of guest that finds prix-fixe menus to be convenient ways to pay for your food while in Disney World. Click here for ways on how to save $1,000 (really!) on your next Disney World vacation. Which Disney World guest might prix-fixe menus NOT be the best value? Simply put, prix-fixe menus aren’t going to be a good fit for guests that want more bang for their buck and don’t want to stuff themselves silly with food. But there are other instances too where prix-fixe menus are less than ideal. SO MUCH SPACE FOOD Prix-fixe menus, like buffets, family-style meals, and the basic premise of the Disney Dining Plan, are designed to serve you a high amount of food, making it seem like you’re getting a good bargain, when in reality, Disney is likely up-charging you (yes, even with ALL of that food). And if you’re a light eater, you could find yourself with wasted food on your plate and/or a bill you likely didn’t need to pay as much to order. California Grill Prix-fixe menus are also not ideal at all for any guest with a dietary restriction. While Disney World is known for being extremely accommodating to those with dietary restrictions or food allergies, prix-fixe menus may corner you into the singular Vegetarian option on that menu, or the one meal that doesn’t come with any common allergens. Not to mention, the value of a veggie dish is nowhere near the value of a meat dish, yet you’ll be paying the same prix-fixe price. The Ned Land Sea Cake at Be Our Guest Restaurant Similar to the Dining Plan, you may not have even considered ordering dessert with every meal, but since you paid for it, you’re going to find room for it — even if you don’t really need that slice of cake (while we are total advocates for eating delicious slices of cake, you may not enjoy it after the third or fourth day on vacation). Prix-fixe menus essentially “force” you to possibly eat more than your body normally ingests. This can lead to lots of thrown away barely-eaten desserts. Even if you choose to opt out of the final course, you’re leaving money on the table. Traveling to Disney World in 2022? Here’s one planning tip you CANNOT forget about! Can we expect more prix-fixe menus to pop up around Disney World? Disney World mentioned earlier this year that they plan on bringing the Dining Plan back, so it doesn’t look like prix-fixe menus are completely “replacing” the Disney Dining Plan. For now, prix-fixe menus are kind of acting like an à la carte Dining Plan (as bizarre as that is to say…since à la carte is the complete opposite of the Dining Plan…and the complete opposite of a prix-fixe menu…you get what we’re saying). The Savoyarde Galette from La Crêperie de Paris That said, since Disney World usually winds up making MORE money per guest when they sign up for the Dining Plan, they may be applying this same logic by introducing more prix-fixe options to their menus as a way to get more money out of guests who normally wouldn’t consider a prix-fixe dining experience or would usually order one course, instead of a three-course meal. For highly sought-after spots like Be Our Guest or Cinderella’s Royal Table, the appeal of getting to eat at these impressive spots at all can outweigh the negatives of the high cost of a pricey prix-fixe meal. Tarte au Chocolat For example, think about California Grill — for the entire 50th Anniversary Celebration (which runs through April of 2023), their menu has completely shifted over to a three-course prix-fixe menu, and guests will not be able to order à la carte as they could in the past. That three-course menu costs $89 per adult, which includes one Appetizer, one Entrée, and one Dessert. That means, if you want to experience this unique restaurant and its stellar fireworks view, you can’t book a reservation and just order dessert. You’ll have to commit to the full dining experience and the price tag that goes with it. View of ‘Disney Enchantment’ from California Grill Let’s also look at what would cost you 1 table service credit on the Dining Plan — an à la carte dinner at Chefs de France in EPCOT — to a prix-fixe dinner at Space 220. As of this writing, the most expensive Appetizer, Entrée, and Dessert combo at Chefs de France would total $68.95 before tax and gratuity ($16.25 for their Cheese Charcuterie, $39.75 for their Grilled Beef Tenderloin, and $12.95 for a Chocolate Tarte). On the LOW end, a three-course meal there would cost you $47.89. (French Onion Soup for $10.95, Ratatouille for $24.99, and Creme Brulee for $11.95). A three-course dinner at Space 220 costs $79 per adult before tax and gratuity (it is worth noting here, as we pointed to at the start, that Chefs de France also happens to have recently added a three-course prix-fixe menu option for $59.90 — with one alcoholic beverage included — which actually seems like a solid value compared to their à la carte prices — if you order the right food, that is.). Space 220 Desserts Ultimately, the big question for you as you plan for your next Disney World vacation is if prix-fixe dining is a value or a total money pit? Like we mentioned earlier, some guests may find the intangible benefits justify the price tag, while others will want to stick to regular menus. Wondering if the prix-fixe dinner menu at Space 220 is worth the price? Click here to read our full review! Until Disney World either brings back the Dining Plan or rolls out more prix fixe menus, we won’t know for sure whether this has been a slick new way to get guests to pay more for their food. As with any decision in how you choose to spend your vacation dollars in Disney World, it can make a huge difference to do your due diligence in crunching the numbers prior to booking your trip, as well as prior to deciding where you want to dine and where you book your Advance Dining Reservations. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 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Magic Kingdom visitors can see a piece of history from a key day at Disney World: The U.S. flag, a gift from President Nixon, raised over the theme park on dedication day in 1971. View the full article

As magical as Disney World can be, emergency situations and evacuations can happen in the parks, resorts, and on transportation. Image from DFB reader Sara W. We’ve seen rides evacuated, transportation shut down, and more. Earlier tonight, a fire was reported in Magic Kingdom, causing some emergency vehicles to be sent into the park. Here’s a look at how Disney handled the guests after the reported fire. As we noted above, a fire was reported in Magic Kingdom today. According to DFB reader @Rosieredsara83 on Instagram, Cinderella’s Royal Table was evacuated after a Cast Member reported a fire. Emergency response vehicles were also seen near Cinderella Castle. Emergency vehicles in Magic Kingdom You might be wondering how Disney handled guests after this fire was reported. Here’s what we saw based on reports for readers and more. Near the Castle Area First it appears Cinderella’s Royal Table was evacuated (as we noted above). The area surrounding the Castle appears to have also then been evacuated. Another reader, @ptolley, shared a video from Main Street, U.S.A. on Twitter showing the situation. It appears there was an active fire alarm, and fire trucks and ambulances driving down Main Street, U.S.A. Of course, this is just what we’ve seen reported. This is a developing situation. It appears Disney’s team moved swiftly to evacuate guests, block of certain areas to keep guests safe, and ensure that individuals were able to assess and handle the situation. Disney has since issued a statement about the fire indicating that there was a small fire that was extinguished by fire extinguishers and that no one was hurt. Click here to see more about their statement. It’s important to keep in mind that this is how this specific emergency situation was handled, but emergency situations can be handled in different ways depending on a number of factors. No matter how wonderful Disney World is and can be, things like this can happen. It’s important to be prepared for potential emergency situations, particularly if you’ll be traveling with small children. Another look at the crowds Ahead of any potential emergency situation, go over the rules for your family. Make sure everyone knows to stay calm and listen to the Cast Members. If you’re traveling with smaller children, ensure that they know where to meet up with you again if they get separated, or be sure that they know how to ask a Cast Member for help and provide them with your phone number. Click here to see what happens when a kid gets lost in Disney World. Remember that in any emergency situation, it is critical to listen to and follow the instructions of the Cast Members and be aware of your surroundings. You can check out our video below to see more about how to handle these types of situations in Disney World. Keep checking back with us for more updates. Click here for more Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post A Fire Was Reported in Magic Kingdom: Here's What Happened Next first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jon Shirey, president of the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association, said the call initially came in to the fire department around 6:45 p.m. as an electrical fire on a junction box outside the castle. View the full article

Disney World is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes emergency situations can arise or evacuations can take place in the parks and resorts. Image from DFB reader @ptolley_ on Twitter Earlier today we shared about our experience on the Disney Word monorail and how that took longer than expected due to some technical issues. We’ve also shared news about Skyliner crashes in the past and more. Most recently, we shared with you the news about a fire reported near Cinderella Castle tonight, and now we’ve got an update on that situation. As we shared earlier, according to a DFB reader, Cinderella’s Royal Table was evacuated and emergency response vehicles were sent to the Castle after a Cast Member reported a fire. Emergency vehicles in Magic Kingdom The area surrounding the castle was also evacuated. One individual shared a video explaining that there was visible smoke coming from the bridge underneath Cinderella Castle and multiple emergency vehicles on-site. Another look at the crowds Later on, Cast Members moved guests away from the Castle and blocked off a portion of Main Street, U.S.A. Click here to read more about the fire. Now, we’ve gotten an update about Disney’s response to the fire. According to Scott Gustin on Twitter, Disney World issued the following statement about the fire, “There was a small fire in Magic Kingdom. The fire was quickly extinguished by fire extinguishers. No one was hurt.” Scott Gustin thereafter posted another tweet noting that the fire was reportedly put out by a single fire extinguisher. This is a developing situation. We’ll continue to look for updates and bring you the latest news. This is a good reminder that emergency situations and evacuations can happen in Disney World and it is important to be as prepared as possible. If an emergency or evacuation happens during your trip, be sure to listen to any and all instructions given by the Cast Members and be aware of your surroundings. Keep checking back with us for more updates. Click here to see more photos and videos about the fire in Magic Kingdom. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Reportedly Issues Statement Regarding the Fire in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things don’t always go according to plans in Disney World! Cinderella Castle Whether it’s an unexpected ride evacuation, technical issues with the My Disney Experience app, or even a parade float catching on fire, you never quite know what can happen when you’re visiting. And, today there were reports that a popular spot in Magic Kingdom caught fire. According to DFB reader, @Rosieredsara83 on Instagram, Cinderella’s Royal Table was evacuated and emergency response vehicles were sent to Cinderella Castle this evening after a Cast Member reported a fire. The area is currently being evacuated with another reader, @ptolley sharing a photo from Main Street, U.S.A. on Twitter. This is a developing situation and we’ll be bringing you all the latest updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Check out Our Tips on Handling Emergencies and Evacuations in Disney World 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. The post BREAKING: Fire Reported Near Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Emergency Vehicles In Theme Park. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort is a casual table service offering that features Southern Louisiana cuisine. Boatwright’s is open! Although Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort reopened in October, not everything there opened with the resort. Boatwright’s remained closed, and fans eagerly awaited when this hidden gem of a restaurant would finally reopen. But today, we’ve got some good news for fans out there, because Boatwright’s is now OPEN! We made our way to Port Orleans — Riverside tonight to check out the newly reopened Boatwright’s Dining Hall, which is now open for dinner from 5PM to 9PM for the first time since Disney World’s closure in March 2020. Let’s head into Boatwright’s! Boatwright’s is designed to resemble a restored boat-construction warehouse. See the fishing boat hull hanging from the ceiling? We were excited to see it again! Inside Boatwright’s We made our way to our table, ready to eat some yummy Boatwright’s Southern Louisiana cuisine. The menu has been slightly changed for the reopening, so you might want to take a look at the changes before booking your reservation! Our table Our server recommended we try the Southern Hurricane for $13, which is made with Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bayou Silver Rum, and Tropical Juices topped with a float of Southern Comfort. Southern Hurricane We ordered the new Boudin Balls (Andouille sausage, smoked Sausage, and dirty rice that is breaded and fried and served with remoulade, Creole mustard, and pickled vegetables) for $13, as well as Mardi Gras Fritters (house-made pimiento cheese fritters with pepper jelly) for $12. Stay tuned to DFB for a FULL review of the reopened Boatwright’s Dining Hall soon! We’re here for you as we report on everything going on around Disney World so that you can plan your BEST Disney World trip ever! NEWS: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Announced for Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: An Underrated Disney World Hotel Restaurant Has Finally Reopened first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has been going on for a few weeks now. Festival of the Holidays We’ve enjoyed ALL kinds of food at the booths, checked out the return of Candlelight Processional, stopped to see the other entertainment, and (of course) taken a look at the merchandise. We’ve also participated in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, where you can get a PRIZE if you complete the activity. But the prizes for this scavenger hunt have been…interesting. Let’s start with a brief explanation of what the Olaf Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt is. If you’re looking to do an activity as you stroll around EPCOT AND win a prize, then Olaf’s Scavenger Hunt is what you’re looking for! To participate, you will want to stop by the Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or World Traveler to pay for your map. It costs $9.99 (plus tax). Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Map Once you get your map, you’ll walk around EPCOT and find Olaf hidden throughout the pavilions in World Showcase. Each Olaf figure will be featured next to a particular item. You’ll find the corresponding sticker and place it on the spot on the map where it belongs. We see Olaf! Once your map is complete, you can return it to Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler to get your prize! We’ve seen versions of this scavenger hunt offered at various different EPCOT festivals. During the Food & Wine Festival, it was the Remy Scavenger Hunt (Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak). Typically, the prizes offered for these scavenger hunts are really fun and well themed to the scavenger hunt itself or festival overall. For the Food & Wine Festival, there were some bowls/cups available as prizes with really fun designs on them! Redemption Prize! But the prizes for the Olaf Scavenger Hunt this year have been…interesting. Many will recognize the famous phrase from Forrest Gump, “My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Well, it seems the prizes for the Olaf Scavenger Hunt are like a box of chocolates too…you can never really know what you’re going to get! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition sign We’ve seen a variety of different items offered over the past few weeks. On its opening day, the options were a Tinker Bell lanyard pouch… Scavenger Hunt Prize Tinker Bell Lanyard Pouch …2021 lanyard pouch… Scavenger Hunt Prize Lanyard Pouch …or nerds rock lanyard. Not exactly very…Frozen-y or holiday-themed. Scavenger Hunt Prize Lanyard “Oh well,” we thought. It’s the Festival’s opening day. Maybe their “real” prizes just haven’t come in yet. So we kept checking back for updates. One weekend, the prizes were a Disney rainbow patch… Patch Prize …the 2021 lanyard pouch… Lanyard Pouch …or your choice of 2 different pins (one themed to Moana or one with Wall-E and Eve). Hmmmm…interesting. Pins More recently the prize options included the mini Mickey Kitchen Sink (yes, the one we’ve seen served with ice cream at select spots around the park) and the 2021 lanyard pouch. Well, That’s…Unique When we stopped by again recently, the prizes appeared to be either the mini Mickey Kitchen Sink bowl or the Mickey Ear Hat Bowl! Things Just Keep Getting Weirder So far, none of the prizes we’ve seen have been really themed to the holidays or Frozen. So what on earth is going on here?! Well, Disney hasn’t really shared any information on the situation, but we expect there could be a number of things happening. We’ve seen supply shortages impact various things in Disney World. We’ve seen different things, from ketchup to traditional merchandise, being affected. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, for example, we recently found that Beverly Sunset Boutique had been CLOSED due to supply issues. Beverly Sunset Boutique The Cast Member we spoke to said that they are low in stock on items and simply don’t have enough merchandise to put in the store. They also indicated that they were hopeful the store would reopen in a couple of months. Also in Hollywood Studios, supply issues have impacted the build-your-own-lightsaber experience at Tatooine Traders. It has currently been closed and transformed into a pin trading area. Closed We’ve also shared general news about supply issues impacting food items like chicken tenders. Many news sources have reported about supply issues that have impacted a variety of retailers. As the New York Times reports, the global supply chain is being impacted and we’re seeing things like ships stuck at sea and trucks without drivers. Disney Merchandise It is possible that EPCOT’s scavenger hunt has also been impacted by this and its prizes may be stuck somewhere, unable to reach their ultimate destination. That’s just a possibility. Disney has not confirmed what the situation is, but it is interesting to visit EPCOT each day and see what new prizes are being offered that day. So if you plan on doing the Olaf Scavenger Hunt this holiday season, be prepared for some different prizes. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you might get! Click here to see the single BEST snack at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays according to you! 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 done the Olaf scavenger hunt? What prize did you get? Tell us in the comments! The post Why EPCOT is Like a Box of Chocolates Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are several meetings Disney holds each year, including quarterly earnings calls and the annual shareholder meeting. ©The Walt Disney Company Sometimes these meetings reveal BIG things about the company’s financial status or the plans it has for the upcoming year. We recently listened in to the 4th Quarter earnings call, but now there’s a date you’ll want to mark down for 2022. In 2021, Disney held its annual meeting of shareholders on March 9th. It seems that date will stick around for 2022. Today Disney announced that the annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022. Walt Disney Company Logo The meeting will begin at 1PM ET (10AM PT) and will be available via webcast at www.disney.com/investors. We’ll be interested to hear what Disney’s officials have to share during the 2022 shareholder meeting regarding the state of the company and plans for the future. Some big changes have taken place in the Disney parks and the company overall this year, and more changes are on the way. Bob Iger is stepping down as chairman, his replacement has been announced, several entertainment options are returning to Disney parks next year, and there are many more movies and Disney+ projects coming soon. ©Disney We’ll be sure to tune in and share all of the big news with you. Click here to see the 7 BIG updates you missed from Disney’s last earnings call. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post DATE ANNOUNCED for the 2022 Walt Disney Company Shareholder Meeting first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey there, DFB friends! We’ve got more of what’s new at Disney Springs. Disney Springs This week we’ve seen a donut that wants to be a bagel, a red (yes, red!) waffle, and must-have Star Wars ears. Check out all the Disney Springs news here! Disney Springs Food Update We recently tried the Everything Donut from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, and it was…an interesting experience. This donut is $6.50, and it’s made with a classic glazed donut topped with Boursin buttercream, everything bagel seasoning, and freshly chopped chives. Everything Donut While we love the idea of this donut, it didn’t quite deliver the sweet and savory experience of our dreams. The sweetness of the glazed donut with the unsweetened Boursin buttercream and spices was a weird mix for us, but you might want to try it if you’re a fan of everything bagels! Read our review of the Everything Donut here! Over at Vivoli il Gelato, the Red Velvet Waffle is made with red velvet and topped with whipped cream and white chocolate pieces for $11. The classic red velvet flavor was delicious and sweet! Red Velvet Waffle We thought there were a bit too many white chocolate pieces, but this is a great sweet treat to eat on your own or share with others! Read our review of the Red Velvet Waffle here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney Chewbacca Ears appeared at World of Disney! These fuzzy ears are based on our favorite Wookiee from Star Wars, and they cost $29.99. They feature plush ears covered in Chewie’s shaggy fur, as well as his signature bandolier details. Chewie Ears! These ears have appeared in Disneyland and also on shopDisney, where they quickly sold out. Make sure you take a trip to Disney Springs asap if you need these ears! Check out more photos of the Chewie Ears here! At World of Disney, we spotted a new-to-us Holiday PopSocket featuring Mickey and Minnie in their ski gear for $14.99. Holiday Popsocket We also found a Disneyland Golden Logo Spirit Jersey in Disney World for $74.99. If you like the Disneyland logo, stop by World of Disney! Hello…Disneyland? It was a little odd seeing the Disneyland logo in Disney World, and we’ll be watching out for more Disneyland merchandise to pop up! Starbucks Next to World of Disney, Starbucks had Color Changing Cups! These cups are blue with candy cane artwork, and when you put a hot beverage in the cup, the color changes. The Cup in Its “Normal” Color The “hot” color is a light blue, and these cups are on the inexpensive side at $2.95. Color changing cup! These cups were found at only one Starbucks location in Disney Springs, so make sure you stop by the Starbucks by World of Disney! Read MORE about this $3 cup here!! Days of Christmas At Days of Christmas, we found Halloween merchandise all along the wall. None of the items were on sale, but you can visit Days of Christmas to get your Halloween fix! Halloween Merch…in December If you’re not a Christmas person, why not stock up on some Halloween goodies! Various Disney Springs Updates And at Gideon’s Bakehouse, the wait at 12:30PM this past week was 3 hours and 20 minutes. If you’re craving a delicious Gideon’s cookie, you might want to plan on a long wait. Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s serves nearly half pound cookies, cake slices, and specialty coffees that are totally worth a try. The secret to getting Gideon’s cookies without the wait! And that’s all the news from Disney Springs! Keep up with DFB for all your Disney World updates, and let us know if there’s anything you need to know about Disney World! Warning: Don’t look inside Disney World’s newest treat! 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 Disney Springs recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney Springs: A 3 Hour Wait and Chewbacca Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Tis the season for LOTS of new Disney World treats, am I right or am I right? Saratoga Springs Resort decked out for the holidays We’ve been chowing down on all the peppermint, eggnog, and chocolate goodies that have been released in the parks and resorts since the beginning of the season. At this point, our belts have grown a size or two, but there’s still MORE to try! And, today we’re heading over to Disney’s Saratoga Springs to try their latest twist on a peppermint treat! Last year, Artist’s Palette was home to the Peppermint Cupcake, but for 2021, Disney has switched it up and now you can pick up the all NEW Peppermint Mousse! It can be found in the refrigerated section for $5.99 and is a peppermint mousse with a gooey fudge center served on a chocolate cookie with a white chocolate snowflake on top. Peppermint Mousse And, if you didn’t think that chocolate and peppermint went hand and hand before, then this dessert might be the one to convince you! Because it is served cold, we found that the treat was actually quite refreshing on a warm Florida winter day (a lot like an Andes mint!). And, while the mousse itself was light, the peppermint and chocolate flavors were RICH (something that we LOVE in a holiday treat). Look at that beauty! That being said, the one thing that tripped us up was the texture. Both the gloss on top (which is also peppermint flavored) and the mousse were much more jelly-like compared to some other mousses we’ve tried in Disney World. Though, the cookie bottom did add a much-needed crunch to the bite. But, we just couldn’t quite get past the presentation of the dessert when we bit in… . It looks a little less appealing on the inside So, we wouldn’t necessarily say that this is a treat that you need to go out of your way to try on your holiday trip, but if you’re a fan of chocolate and peppermint then this could be a great way to cool off when you’re back at the resort! Plus, while you’re there you can pick up the Eggnog Cupcake too, which has made its return to Artist’s Palette this year! And, if you think we’re done eating our way through the holidays in Disney World? Think again! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest food reviews and updates this season! Click HERE to See Some of Our Favorite Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year! 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 are your favorite holiday flavors? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: WARNING! Don't Look Inside Disney World's Newest Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article