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We might still be celebrating the Festival of the Holidays, but the start of the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is just around the corner! Festival of the Arts We’ve already gotten some news about what things will be returning to the festival this year, a FULL list of the food booths you’ll be able to enjoy, and details about the Disney on Broadway concert series. But now we’ve gotten even more news about this festival, and it’s made for fans of a certain adorable orange Disney character. Calling all Orange Bird fans! If you love this little bird, then you’ll want to stop by the WonderGround Gallery tent in World Showcase during the Festival of the Arts to check out some awesome art from Jerrod Maruyama. We’ve seen Maruyama’s work on various Disney items in the past and now he’s back with some new pieces! Recently, via Instagram, he shared a first look at one of 4 NEW pieces he’ll have at the Festival of the Arts! This one is themed to Orange Bird and is called “Little Orange World.” It features Orange Bird in all kinds of adorable designs — this cutie is driving a car, painting an orange, sleeping, standing on a boat, and so much more! Seriously, how CUTE is Orange Bird?!! ©Jerrod Maruyama via Instagram (@jmaruyama) Below is a full look at Maruyama’s schedule in terms of when he’ll be at the WonderGround Gallery Tent. You’ll be able to stop by and see him in EPCOT on those dates and get your pieces signed by him. So, if you want to get your unique piece of Orange Bird or other Maruyama artwork signed, consider scheduling your trip to fall on one of those 4 days! ©Jerrod Maruyama via Instagram (@jmaruyama) Wondering what other art gallery tents will be available? Click here to see more details! The Festival of the Arts will have lots of things for the whole family to enjoy, from photo ops… Washington Crossing the Delaware Photo Op …to sushi donuts! Sushi Donut | 2020 We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news about the Festival of the Arts so stay tuned for more details. Click here to see the full list of booths for the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to the Festival of the Arts in 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You Might Want to Visit EPCOT's 2022 Festival of the Arts on 4 Specific Days first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Under the twinkling holiday lights and quiet ambiance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the Disney Be Well team welcomed back the first in-person Cast 5K since 2019 before the park’s opening. On a typical day, the park usually comes to life with sounds of birds chirping and lions roaring, but this past Sunday, Dec. […]View the full article

Ah, beignets, how we love thee. Whether they’re peppermint, Mickey-shaped, or extra boozy, we love those bites of fried joy! Peppermint Beignets If you’re a lover of Disney beignets (basically, if you’re human), we’ve got a special treat for you: a way to get free beignets! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen at Downtown Disney in Anaheim is offering a complimentary order of mini-beignets for dine-in guests who bring a donation for their Toy for Tots Toy Drive! The toy does need to be unwrapped (as in, not covered in wrapping paper) and of $10 or more in value. Stop by Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney from December 6th to December 10th to take part in this promotion! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! BREAKING: Opening DATE Announced for Genie+ 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 What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get FREE Disney Beignets While Supporting a Good Cause! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New Years Eve will be here before we know it, and it’s sure to look a bit different in Disney World this year! New Year’s Eve cupcake Last year, the parks closed earlier than they normally would, but this year, they’re staying open late again. EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are open until 12AM and Magic Kingdom is open until 1AM. There are also a few celebrations taking place over at Disney Springs at places like The Edison and Raglan Road Irish Pub. And, the first official party was just announced for a Disney World hotel! Disney’s Contemporary hotel will host a special event called A Golden New Year’s Eve in Wine Country up at California Grill! The Napa Room of the restaurant will be transformed into an eclectic speakeasy and will feature a slight-of-hand magician performing while you sip on wine and custom crafted cocktails. California Grill Over in the Sonoma Room, you can see Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Baby New Year Donald! There will also be a DJ and a roaming violinist playing at the event. Between the 2 rooms, you’ll find 50th Anniversary food stations which will have food that honors the legacy of California Grill chefs. Take a trip down memory lane as you dine on some favorite offerings from the last 50 years. Here’s a look at some of the menu highlights: Chilled Appetizer Station Chilled Seafood Bar Caviar Station with Potato Blinis Smoked Beef Tartare Chilled Golden and Candycane Beet Salad Wood Burning Station Perigord Black Winter Pizza Duck Char Sui Bao Sushi Station An array of maki, sashimi, nigiri and a collection of original sushi creations Hot Seafood Station Lobster Ravioli Plancha Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops Seared Ahi Tuna From the Grill and Rotisserie Grilled Porcelet Oak Fire-grilled Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Sauce Rohan Duck Breast 2 Ways Sweet Treats from our Disney’s Contemporary Resort Pastry Chefs 5 Magical Bites – 50 Years in the Making Banana Butterscotch Buzz Valrhona Molten Lava Cake Florida Citrus Cream Puffs 50th Desserts And, there will be an ice sculpture! It will feature both the 50th anniversary and California Grill logos. Then, at midnight, you get to ring in the new year by watching the fireworks show at Magic Kingdom from the restaurant! Fireworks view from California Grill The event takes place on December 31st, 2021. Check-in starts at 7PM and the event goes from 7:30PM to 12:30AM. To make a reservation, you can call (407) 824-2013. The cost of the event is $700, including tax and gratuity, with full payment due at the time of booking. Cancellations must be received at least one day prior to event to avoid being charged full price. California Grill Bar Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on New Years Eve festivities at Disney World! Click here to see what else is going on for New Years Eve at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you pay $700 to go to a New Years Eve party? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Pay 0 Dollars to go to a Party in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of changes are being made over at Disneyland Resort. Hello, Disneyland! MagicBands will be coming to the resort in 2022, the return of various Disneyland After Dark events has been announced for next year, and Disney Genie+ will be available starting December 8th, 2021. Now, we’ve got an update on the Disability Access Service at Disneyland as well. According to Disney’s own website, Disability Access Service (“DAS”) is a program offered at Disneyland resort to “assist Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability.” Through the DAS service, guests can request a return time for a specific attraction. The return time they’ll receive is comparable to the standby wait time. The guest can then experience other things in the park and then enter through the attraction’s Lightning Lane once their return time begins. A few changes are coming soon to the DAS program at Disneyland that guests should know about. Avengers Campus First, guests are planning to visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks on or after December 20th, 2021, can now pre-register for DAS Advance virtually with a Cast Member. To do this, guests can use a live video chat. We first shared the news about this upcoming change back in August, but wanted to share an update since the pre-registration is now available. Guests can pre-register for DAS Advance as early as 30 days prior to their park visit, but no less than 2 days before they arrive. During the video chat, guests will be able to work with a Cast Member to book some return windows for select experiences using the DAS Advance planning option. ©Disneyland Keep in mind that the guest who is requesting DAS must be present during registration (whether that is in-person or via the live video call). They must also be present when redeeming DAS selections in the park. During their visit, guests who are registered for the DAS program will be able to get those return times from Cast Members at Guest Relations. For guests who pre-register and use DAS Advance, these return times will be in addition to the DAS Advance selections. ©Disneyland DAS Advance is a new, enhanced feature for the DAS program. It lets guests select and book up to 2 DAS Advance selections for each day of their trip. This is done during the DAS Advance video call. The return times will be available for a 1-hour period during the park visit. Again, note that DAS Advance selections will be available for park visits beginning on or after December 20th, 2021. Only guests who pre-register for DAS can get DAS Advance selections. ©Disneyland And there are more DAS changes on the way. The Disneyland website notes that the Same-Day DAS Return Time Self-Selection tool is coming soon. This tool will allow guests registered in the DAS program to make return time selections from the Disneyland app during their visit, rather than visiting a Cast Member to get a return time. ©Disneyland This technology will also allow guests using DAS to change or cancel their return times. ©Disneyland If you’ll be visiting Disneyland soon and plan on using the DAS program, keep these changes in mind. You can also click here to see how the DAS program at Disney World works with pre-registration. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates. Click here to learn more about Genie+ and when it will debut in Disneyland! 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 Are you planning to visit Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments. The post Guests Can Now Virtually Pre-Register for Disneyland's Disability Access Service first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When flooding shut down “it’s a small world” Holiday at Disneyland park — just hours before it was set to return as part of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort — there was some doubt whether the necessary repairs could be completed in time to allow the beloved attraction to open at all this holiday […]View the full article

This year’s Stitch Crashes Disney collection has been quite the conversation starter amongst merchandise collectors and stunned onlookers alike. From Spaghetti Stitch crashing Lady and the Tramp to Banana Stitch crashing The Jungle Book, there have been some eyebrow-raising designs that we haven’t been able to get enough of! Stitch Crashes Disney With the final three series in the collection not slated to debut in the U.S. until early 2022, we have eagerly waited for a first look at what they will all look like. After getting a preview of series 11 inspired by Peter Pan, we’re also finally getting a sneak peek of the twelfth and final installment in the Stitch Crashes Disney series, inspired by Mulan! This design features Cri-Kee sitting on top of Stitch’s head, and it looks like Stitch is covered in a pretty lotus floral design! © shopdisneyfr The preview popped up on the U.K. shopDisney Instagram account out of France, which stated that the overseas launch is slated for December 30th, 2021. The Peter Pan series is also scheduled to be available overseas on December 30th, according to the Instagram post. Note that these dates are regarding the shopDisney U.K. launch and not the shopDisney U.S. launch! ©shopDisneyUK We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more information on when these final Stitch Crashes Disney series will be available for purchase in the U.S.! Be sure to follow along for more of the latest merchandise updates. Click here to find out how you can save on Disney items online for a limited time! 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 collecting items from the Stitch Crashes Disney collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a First Look at the ‘Mulan’ Series in the Stitch Crashes Disney Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of those classic, must-do rides in Magic Kingdom. Know what your must-dos are before you arrive. In Disney World, it’s common for rides to close temporarily to undergo routine maintenance, and Big Thunder Mountain is no exception. In 2022, the ride will close for a short refurbishment, so take a look at what we’ve learned here. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opened in Frontierland of Magic Kingdom in 1980, and it’s remained a popular ride ever since. In 2022, from February 14th to the 18th, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for maintenance. That’s only four days, but of course, this is subject to change. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Lightning Lane Splash Mountain will also be closing briefly in 2022, from January 10th through February 10th. It’s important to check Disney World’s refurbishment calendar anytime you’re planning a visit so that you don’t have to miss out on a favorite ride! Splash Mountain We’ll be keeping an eye on more closures coming to Disney World in 2022, so keep checking back with DFB as we report on Disney World refurbishments every week! Check out refurbishments and construction at 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. Are you a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fan? Tell us in the comments! The post Will the Short Big Thunder Mountain Closure Impact Your 2022 Disney World Vacation?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There has been quite a bit of news recently about Disney Vacation Club. DVC at Hollywood Studios At the end of this year, the blue DVC membership cards will be discontinued, we’ve gotten a look at the new Grand Floridian vacation club rooms coming to Disney World, and recently we got to hear a bit about the new DVC tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel. Now, we’ve got more DVC news members need to know about. Recently, the Disney Vacation Club sent an email to existing members about some upcoming changes. According to the email, Disney will be making Interval International their new, exclusive exchange provider for traditional exchanges as of January 1st, 2022. Disney’s existing exchange provider is RCI. According to a press release from Interval International shared on PR Newswire, this agreement with Interval International reinstates a relationship between that company and Disney that was initially established back in 1995. Disney Vacation Club Booth According to Disney’s email, the new relationship with Interval International will give DVC members the ability to access a “broad range of resort experiences,” in places across the world, including Europe, Asia, Australia, Mexico, and more. DVC members will have access to thousands of resorts through Interval International, including (according to Disney) a “specially curated portfolio of high-quality properties selected especially for Members.” As the press release notes, starting January 1st, 2022, DVC members will get the ability to exchange their vacation points for stays at Interval International’s network of properties. Disney Vacation Club According to the press release, DVC members will enjoy some “flexible exchange opportunities and upgraded benefits and services,” including the chance to exchange their points toward ShortStay Exchange, get discounts on certain Getaway vacation rentals, and more. From now until December 31st, 2021, DVC members will be able book nightly and weekly exchanges through the existing program. Also, any confirmed reservations or points that have already been deposited to RCI will be honored through 2023. Disney Vacation Club Sign If you’re a DVC member, this is an important change to keep in mind for the new year. We’ll be on the lookout for more DVC news. Click here to get an update about the DVC membership cards. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a DVC member? Have you ever exchanged your points? Tell us in the comments. The post How DVC Members Book Travel Beyond the Disney Resorts is About to Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ah, Dole Whip — a treat almost as famous as Disney World itself (okay, maybe not, but it is to US!). We love you so much There have been SO many flavors over the past few years, from mango to coconut to lemon to raspberry. And, of course, there is the classic pineapple we know and love! And, guess what? There’s a new flavor in town! Come with us to try out the latest Dole Whip flavor in Disney World. This is the Coconut-Lime Dole Whip from Refreshment Outpost in EPCOT! It’s $5.25 and served in a waffle cone. As you can see, it’s a super bright green color! So vibrant! At first, this tasted like lime with more of a hint of coconut, kind of like the Mango-Limeade Dole Whip at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival. The lime tasted like lime sherbet, which was nice and tart. However, the coconut did not taste like real coconut flavor to us — it tasted more like coconut oil. And, as we continued eating, the after taste of coconut oil was more and more prominent. It left a weird oily feeling in our mouth and the taste was kind of confusing, sort of like soap (which you don’t want to hear about a dessert, usually!). Why is it…oily? On the plus side, the oil made this treat very moisturizing, so if you’re looking for a snack and chapstick all in one, this could definitely work! The treat was refreshing and it’s plant-based, so if you don’t eat dairy this could be an option for you. Also note that one of our reporters got the waffle cone along with the Dole Whip, while the other did not for some reason. Honestly, the waffle cone tasted better than the actual Dole Whip, and it was just a normal, plain waffle cone. No cone for you Overall, we were not a huge fan of the way the coconut tasted. If you don’t like the taste of coconut oil, or artificially colored foods, this is not for you. And, if you enjoy the coconut soft-serve over at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom, do NOT expect the same flavor from this treat! It is very different. We were all rooting for you! If you DO love coconut oil and are used to the flavor, you might like this! And, if you’re a Dole Whip enthusiast, you should for sure give it a try, because this is a pretty rare flavor! Another one to add to your personal Dole Whip rankings. It also is pretty eye-catching for photos. Would make a good pic on the ‘gram This was definitely not our favorite Dole Whip we’ve tried — it’s probably not even in the top 10 — but, you might have a different experience than us! So, give it a try and let us know what you think. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news, updates, and reviews. Click here to see our review of the Dole Whip CAKE in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying out this new Dole Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post C'mon Coconut Lime Dole Whip, We Were ALL Rooting For You in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As part of the ongoing "Star Wars Bring Home The Bounty" campaign, Lucasfilm Consumer Products is partnering with Walt Disney World Resort and Lucasfilm Publishing to give one lucky winner the ultimate adventure: a chance to win a 2-night experience on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser before it opens in March 2022, and an exclusive meet and greet with the authors of "Star Wars: The High Republic."View the full article

At Walt Disney World, our culinary team has perfected the recipe for dreaming up all our tasty treats: a dash of creativity, a pinch of passion and a generous helping of magic. This secret formula has touched the hearts of both our Disney culinarians as well as aspiring chefs in the Orlando community, and it […]View the full article

There are refurbishments and construction projects taking place throughout Disney World. Splash Mountain We’re constantly on the lookout for closures and other things going on that could impact your trip so that you can be prepared. If you’re a big fan of Splash Mountain or hoping to complete the Magic Kingdom mountain challenge in early 2022, then we have important news you need to know about. In early 2022, Splash Mountain will be closing for refurbishment in Disneyland, and it seems that will be the case in Disney World too. From January 10th, 2022, through February 10th, 2022, Splash Mountain will be CLOSED for refurbishment in Disney World. ©Disney It is pretty typical for Splash Mountain to close temporarily for routine refurbishment during this time. It closed right around this same time in 2020 for refurbishment. As Disney notes, the ride will be closed for “routine maintenance” during this time. In other words, this brief refurbishment will not be for the upcoming Princess and the Frog related re-theme. Splash Mountain Back in November of 2020, Disney announced that it would fast-track Splash Mountain’s redesign. But, Disney has not yet announced specific times on when the Princess and the Frog re-theme will begin or be completed. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney We have heard that conceptual design work is well underway though, and we’ve seen some concept art and details released about the reimagining. Click here to learn more about the Splash Mountain transformation! For now, however, it seems Splash will only be closing temporarily for some routine maintenance. If you’ll be visiting when it will be closed, be sure to keep that in mind and plan around it. We’ll be on the lookout for more news and let you know what we find. Click here for more details about refurbishments and construction in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite ride in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post Splash Mountain Will CLOSE for a Brief Refurbishment in Disney World Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We woke up to an ominously foggy day in Disney World today that seemed to preview the technical problems we’ve experienced in the parks, and now it seems that there’s another issue in Magic Kingdom. It was hard to see Cinderella Castle! When you’re going from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom, you generally have three transportation options to get to the park entrance: the Monorail, the ferry, or a bus. People traveling to and from Magic Kingdom might have some trouble right now as a main transportation option is closed, so if you’re in Magic Kingdom today, you might want to read on. As of writing, both Monorail lines from Magic Kingdom (Express and Resort) are closed. While the EPCOT Monorail line remains open, you cannot take the Magic Kingdom Monorail lines at this time. This is not the first time we’ve seen this happen recently! Monorail is closed The Magic Kingdom Monorail Express line runs between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, and the Resort Monorail line runs between Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Monorail area was marked as exit only, and the entrances were roped off. Exit only! A Cast Member stood in front of the Express Monorail line to inform guests about the closure. Hi, Cast Member! The Magic Kingdom ferry is still open, so that’s pretty much the only option to get to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) right now from Magic Kingdom. If you’re pulling up to the TTC right now, you might experience a longer than usual wait for the ferry, but remember that you can also take a bus from the TTC to Magic Kingdom! The EPCOT Monorail line is still running so you can also choose to park hop to EPCOT this afternoon! We’ll be watching closely for the Magic Kingdom Monorail lines to reopen, so check back with DFB as we learn more about this closure! Why you should skip the Monorail on your next Magic Kingdom trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you at Disney World right now? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Both Magic Kingdom Monorails SHUT DOWN Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. We’ve been keeping an eye out for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic for some time now. Health & Safety Sign Recently, we’ve shared some updates about Orange County, Florida being listed as a “rapid riser county” when it comes to COVID-19 cases, information about travel bans related to the new Omicron variant, and more. Now, we have an important update about the Omicron COVID-19 variant and Florida. Previously, we had shared how cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant had been found in other parts of the United States. According to Spectrum News 13, the first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have now been detected in Florida. One case was detected in Tampa Bay. A representative of the hospital where it was found (James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital) noted that the patient is experiencing mild systems and had recently returned from travel abroad. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign Spectrum News also notes that The Tampa Bay Times has reported that another case of the Omicron variant has been detected in St. Lucie County. The Tampa Bay Times has shared that “contact tracing is underway.” The situation with COVID-19 and the Omicron variant is continuing to develop. If you want more information you can click here to see our list of travel restrictions related to the Omicron variant; or you can click here to see what you need to know about Omicron and Walt Disney World. Mask signage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Note that when it comes to health and safety policies, masks continue to be required by all guests ages 2 and up (regardless of vaccination status) in all indoor locations in Disney World and in all enclosed transportation. ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here for more COVID-19 related updates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: First Cases of the Omicron COVID-19 Variant Have Been Found in Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve faced all kinds of weather in Disney World over the years. Tomorrowland on a “Severe Weather Warning” day From Florida humidity that makes you feel like you’re walking around in a sauna all day, to hurricanes, to torrential downpours, and more, we’ve really seen it all. But, today we arrived at the parks to some weather that we don’t normally encounter in Florida! We rolled up to Disney’s Hollywood Studios bright and early this morning, but things weren’t particularly…bright. Instead, the sky was grey, cloudy, and SUPER foggy! So foggy in fact, that we had to wait a little while in line before we could even see the parking entrance. It was foggy! And, once we entered the fog, it was a long time before we could get out! It was just as dreary at the park entrance… Even the park entrance was foggy! …and on Hollywood Boulevard we could just barely make out the Chinese Theater (home of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway). You there? While this is normally the time that you’d want to save your family pictures for later, the one spot that the fog did actually seem to fit in was over at Tower of Terror. The top of the building was pretty hazy, so this was a very rare opportunity to get pictures with The Hollywood Tower Hotel looking extra spooky. SpOoKy Over at Magic Kingdom, conditions weren’t looking much better. Our walk to the Transportation and Ticket Center felt extra long this morning as we made our way through the fog… Fog makes this walk feel extra long …and Cinderella Castle wasn’t making as much of a statement as it normally does at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. It was hard to see Cinderella Castle! But, luckily the fog didn’t last all that long! Weather conditions cleared up within the hour of the parks opening, giving us a great view of Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade! Mickey & Minnie Celebration Cavalcade So, you really never know what kind of weather you might encounter on your day in Disney World! Of course, we’re always keeping an eye out for the latest weather updates that you need to know for your trip (and providing you with the BEST tips to face them), so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Check out What a ‘Severe Weather Warning’ Day Looks Like 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. What are the worst weather conditions you’ve faced in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World Was Having Some Eerie Weather This Morning! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning on visiting Disney World soon, odds are you’ll use some form of technology while there. Cinderella Castle Maybe you’ll use your phone to make Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection passes. Maybe you’ll use a mobile device to place a mobile order. Or maybe you’ll use your MagicBand (and the technology built into that) to scan yourself into the parks and pay for items during your stay. Well, today some of Disney’s various forms of technologies seem to be experiencing issues, and it’s a very good reminder of what you need to be prepared for in the future. As we walked around Disney World today, we noticed that various technological systems were experiencing issues. In Magic Kingdom, at Golden Oak Outpost, we noticed that the MagicBand method of payment was temporarily down. While MagicBands can be great and really convenient to use for payments (no need to search through your pay for a credit card or anything else), they’re not perfect. Disney World may experience technological issues that cause the MagicBands to be unavailable payment. It’s a good reminder to always carry an alternative form of payment (or 2 or 3 just in case) and ID to make sure you’re prepared. Golden Oak Outpost In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, lines at the Backlot Express were getting quite long. It appears the delay may have been caused by technological issues being experienced with the My Disney Experience app and mobile orders. Longer Lines We spoke to a Cast Member who indicated that for a time today mobile orders essentially were’t going through, but that they believe it has now been fixed. Lines Over at EPCOT, at Regal Eagle Smokehouse we heard some guests complaining that their My Disney Experience apps were also experiencing issues. But, others, like our own DFB reporter, were able to place their mobile orders fine. For one reporter, the screen initially gave them an error message, but ultimately the app let the reporter go through the ordering steps and pay for and finalize the order. That order ended up being just fine. Some App Issues So, it just goes to show that issues with the My Disney Experience app can sometimes vary. Another Error Message If you’re planning on visiting Disney World soon and using your phone to placing some mobile orders (which are essentially required at certain spots) or do other things, here are some things you might want to do to be prepared for the unexpected: Bring back-up payment options just in case there are issues with your phone, MagicBand, etc. Take screenshots of all of your Park Passes in case the system experiences technical issues and you can’t access that information otherwise (we noticed that the park pass availability website seemed to be experiencing issues today) Take screenshots of any dining, room, and other reservations as well so that you have all of that in an accessible place in case the My Disney Experience app has issues Don’t forget those phone chargers Ask a Cast Member for help — If there are tech issues, you can typically find a Cast Member at a nearby spot who can assist you or provide you with other ordering options We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see some things you never knew you could do with the Disney World app. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever experienced a technical issue in Disney World? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Technical Issues Cause BIG Issues and Delays in Disney World Today 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. For the holidays, Disney’s official fan club, D23, is giving away a prize each day for its Season of Magic event! ©Disney So far, we’ve seen things like an Encanto LEGO set, a full H2O+ bath product collection, a Pixar Tee prize pack, and theMulan Imperial Palace Light-Up Figurine. So, let’s take a look at the prize for Day 7! Day 7’s prize is the Disney Castle Collection’s Frozen Castle Light-Up Figurine! ©Disney The figurine is a fully sculpted miniature castle that’s a limited release. It’s authentic to the film design seen in the Frozen movies and has theatrical lighting, glitter accents, and two lighted window dioramas. ©Disney In order to enter the D23 sweepstakes, you have to be signed in to your D23 account. You can become a D23 member for free if you are not already a member. ©D23 And, if you don’t win the giveaway, you can buy the castle for $149.99 on shopDisney right now! Click here to buy the Frozen Castle Light-Up Figurine! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney princess castle is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can WIN a FREE 0 Disney Castle Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Ears, Loungefly bags, Christmas merchandise, and more — there are a LOT of Disney items you can get online and in the parks. Encanto merchandise is here! But, all that shopping can add up BIG time. So, how can you score some great Disney items and save money? We’ve got the code you need! Recently, Disney has been celebrating the 12 days of Magical Deals. With each day, a new deal is revealed on shopDisney that could help you save money on your favorite Disney items. Today is day 3 of the Magical Deals series. The current deal will be available from today through Thursday. With this deal, you can get 20% OFF orders of $75+ or 25% OFF orders of $100+ by using the code “SAVEMORE” during checkout. ©shopDisney The deal only applies on select items, so that’s something you’ll want to keep in mind. Be sure to check the item and see if it notes that the special offer is available and check to see if the item gets discounted once it is in your cart. Wondering what you could save on? Well, if you reach the $75+ or $100+ limit, you could get a discount on the Game of Life Disney Parks Theme Park Edition (currently priced at $49.99, but would be less with the discount)… Disney Parks Game of Life …the beautiful Encanto Minnie Ears ($29.99 at full price, but could be yours for LESS with the discount)… Encanto Ears …and even some Spirit Jerseys! Walt’s Lodge Spirit Jersey Again, be sure to add the items to your cart and use the code “SAVEMORE” to see if the discount applies. If it applies, you’ll see the discount applied to the eligible items. This deal will only be available from now through Thursday, so take advantage of it while you can! And stay tuned for more Disney news. 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. What Disney items do you collect? Tell us in the comments! The post Use This CODE to Save on Disney Items Online for a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy holidays from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort! This rustic, pioneer-themed hotel is known for its wide array of delicious treats and a fun atmosphere, especially during the holiday season. Fort Wilderness Today, we’re trying a treat that may spark a bit of debate at P&J’s Southern Takeout, one of the dining locations at Fort Wilderness. The Chocolate Turtle Brownie is a Chocolate Brownie with Caramel, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips, available for $4.29! Despite being very chocolatey, this treat has a surprisingly balanced flavor and isn’t overly sweet. Plus, it helps that these brownies come in pretty hefty portions. The Turtle Brownie! Why might it spark a brownie debate? Well, it’s not very brownie-like per se — it’s more like a cake! It doesn’t have the fudgy some love when it comes to a brownie. We also thought it was a bit on the dry side and it’s a bit crumbly. The caramel sauce definitely helps with the dryness but there’s simply not enough to save this treat from being dry. Inside the Brownie If you’re looking for a fudgy brownie, this one may not be for you. We always like to mention that this may have just been a dry batch. So yours may be fudgier. Ours just simply wasn’t. Or maybe, you like your brownies more cakey?! If so, then this treat is a great option! P&J’s Southern Takeout If you’re looking for something a bit more whimsical, we recommend the Chicken Dinner Trio Cupcakes from P&J’s Southern Takeout. It’s a fun spin on cupcakes and a great 50th Anniversary treat! Chicken Dinner Cupcakes!! If you’re looking for a more…brownie-like…brownie, head over to the Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT and try the S’mores Brownie, you won’t be disappointed! It’s a fun spin on a brownie and it’s not as dry as the Turtle Brownie. S’mores Brownie We’re always hunting down the newest Disney treats and the latest news, so stay tuned here for more! REVIEW: Disney World Said “Do Better.” This Treat Said “Absolutely.” Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you like your brownies? Cake-like or more on the fudgy side?! Let us know in the comments! The post The Million Dollar Question: Should a Disney World Brownie Be Cakey or Fudgy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be taking place in just a few weeks (from January 14th through February 21st, 2022)! Festival of the Arts 2021 We’ve already gotten a full list of the food booths that will be available at the festival, news about select things that will be returning, and more details. But today we have exciting news for the Disney on Broadway concert series fans who want to make sure they get guaranteed seats for their favorite performances! In 2022, the Disney on Broadway concert series will be returning to the Festival of the Arts with a whole bunch of amazing performances. We’ve already seen the FULL lineup of stars that will be performing during the festival, but what if you want to make sure you can get some guaranteed seats for your favorite performers? Well, you’ll be able to do just that with the return of the Disney on Broadway concert series dining packages! Disney on Broadway at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts With these dining packages, you’ll pay a set amount for your lunch or dinner at select, participating restaurants, and (as part of the package) get guaranteed seating at one of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series shows for that day. In 2022, 4 restaurants will be participating in the dining packages — Biergarten Restaurant (Germany), Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas), Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land pavilion), and Rose & Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom pavilion). Harvest Feast at Garden Grill The price for the package includes 1 full buffet at applicable restaurants. At the other (non-buffet) restaurants, the package includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Packages also include a non-alcoholic beverage. The prices range from $57 at the cheapest for adults, to $69 as the most expensive. You can see full pricing details below. ©Disney Disney has indicated that guests can visit the Festival of the Arts website starting on December 14th for more information about the dining packages. Be sure to check back on the website on December 14th for more information about making reservations. 2020 Disney on Broadway Concert Series We’ll keep an eye out for more news about the Festival of the Arts and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see the FULL LIST of food booths for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! And check out the video below of our Best of the Fest list from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever booked a Disney on Broadway dining package? Tell us in the comments! The post PRICING Announced for the Broadway Concert Dining Packages at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts 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’s 50th Anniversary is well underway and there are quite a few unique souvenirs you can get to celebrate the momentous occasion! Cinderella Castle We’ve seen some amazing Starbucks mugs, $1,000 ears, and more released in honor of the festivities. But now a brand NEW item has arrived, and it’s one you might be very tempted to bring home! Mug collectors, 50th Anniversary fans, and Disney lovers of all ages, introducing the newest item you’ll want to add to your cart A.S.A.P. — the Starbucks 50th Anniversary Luxe Logo collection MUG! ©shopDisney This mug is so stylish! It features a matte black finish, the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary logo in gold, and a gold base that’ll have you feeling fancy every time you use it! ©shopDisney The mug also has the Starbucks logo placed on the inside, and is microwave and dishwasher safe (cool and convenient, love it!). ©shopDisney It’s priced at $29.99. If you pair it with a few other items you might be able to get a discount on your order. Right now Disney is offering 20% off orders of $75+ or 25% off orders of $100+ of select items with the code “SAVEMORE”. Plus, you can get free shipping on orders of $75+ with the code “SHIPMAGIC”. While the mug itself won’t be discounted, it appears that it can be added to your cart to reach the $75 minimum in your order and help you get a discount on other qualifying items. Click here to bring home this mug! Starbucks mugs can sometimes go quickly when placed on shopDisney so be sure to pick this one up while it’s still available. And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see every pair of Minnie Ears you can buy 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. Will you be getting this mug? Tell us in the comments! The post Another Disney Starbucks Mug Has Arrived Online! (You Can Apologize to Your Wallets Later) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is coming up soon! It takes place from January 14th through February 21st, 2022. Festival of the Arts 2021 The festival celebrates art in different forms with things like different food studios, art from over 100 artists, and performances like the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Like the cheese crawl at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival or the Cookie Stroll at Festival of the Holidays, Festival of the Arts also has a special food challenge — the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. And, we have news about the walk for the 2022 festival! The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is returning to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts in 2022, and we have all the details! This is a food stroll that highlights 5 sweet and savory offerings listed in the Festival Passport. Once you’ve tried all 5 items, you’ll earn a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie! The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine guide from 2021 And, we know all of the dishes included in the stroll! First up, for the color red, we have the Blood Orange-braised Beet Carpaccio with Mustard Vinaigrette, Pickled Clamshell Mushrooms, Golden Beets and Crostini located at Gourmet Landscapes (the former Masterpiece Kitchen) in Canada. The Masterpiece Kitchen Next, for the color green, there is Deconstructed Key Lime Pie featuring flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues located at The Deconstructed Dish in the Showcase Plaza. Deconstructed Dish 2021 For the color yellow, we have the House-made Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli located at Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina between Morocco and France. Vibrante & Vivido For the color orange, you can get the Pan-seared Scallops with Vanilla-Butternut Squash Purée, Brown Butter Cauliflower Purée and Lime Foam located at The Artist’s Table in The American Adventure Pavilion. The Artist’s Table And finally, for the color pink, there is the Vanilla Donut with Strawberry Sugar, Strawberry Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberries and Strawberry Gelée located at The Donut Box near Test Track, which is a new booth to this festival! The Donut Box 2021 Once you complete your Festival Passport with the stamps from buying all 5 of these items, you’ll bring it to the new food studio Deco Delights to claim your prize — The Artist Palette Cookie. Completer Cookie And, you don’t have to complete the stroll all in one day, you can spread it out over multiple days, just make sure to hang onto your Festival Passport! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. Click here to see ALL of the food studios at the 2022 Festival of the Arts Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which item sounds the most delicious to you? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get a FREE Dessert at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If your idea of a great day begins with a couple laps around Disney World, then we’ve got some great news for you! runDisney In-person runDisney events returned to Disney World earlier this year with the 2021 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend and we’ve got THREE more race weekends coming up in the next four months, including one that is BRAND NEW! And, if you’re ready to see what the new race(s) are all about, then it’s time to reserve your spot! As a quick refresher, runDisney announced back in 2020 that it would be the last year that they would hold the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend and that they would be replacing it with a NEW race weekend — the Springtime Surprise! And, registration is now OPEN for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum members! ©Disney The race weekend will take place March 31st through April 3rd, 2022, and will include three different distances that all pay tribute to former runDisney events. First up is the Expedition Everest 5K, which not only takes runners on a 3.1 mile loop through Disney’s Animal Kingdom on the evening of March 31st, but it also features a scavenger hunt in the park! ©Disney Prefer to run a little further? Well, there’s also the Race for the Taste 10K taking place on April 2nd! ©Disney And, the longest distance offered will be the Tower of Terror 10 Miler on April 3rd. Yes, this fan-favorite race is back again after an 8-year hiatus but it will be a little different from what you might remember as it will take place in the morning rather than the evening. ©Disney You can also sign up for the Challenge, which includes registration to all three races for a total of 19.3 miles in one weekend. ©Disney Registration currently costs $100 for the Expedition Everest 5K, $135 for the Race for the Taste 10K, $190 for the Tower of Terror 10 Miler, and $445 for the Challenge. Just keep in mind that prices on all of these races will increase for those who register after March 1st, 2022. runDisney General registration for the runDisney races in addition to the Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoga event will open in a few days on December 9th at 2PM ET and those who would like to run the races virtually can register beginning December 14th at 10AM ET. We’ll keep an eye out for more runDisney updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check out the FULL LIST of the runDisney Races Returning to Disney World in 2021 and 2022 HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever participated in a runDisney race weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post Select Fans Can Already Register for runDisney’s Springtime Surprise Weekend! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article