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Disney World sells a LOT of merchandise. There are SO many things to buy at Disney World! If you’ve ever been inside one of the park gift shops, then you know that there are a wide variety of products — everything ranging from Minnie ears to backpacks to phone cases. But despite the thousands of things that Disney currently sells, believe it or not, there are still some types of merch that they’re severely lacking in. That’s what we’re discussing today, the weird merchandise we actually wish Disney would make! Candles OK, so this one isn’t so much “weird” as it is “UMM, why has this been a thing for SO LONG and Disney STILL doesn’t sell their own?!” Here at DFB, we all pretty much agree that Disney-made candles would be a fantastic idea! There are a few different companies out there that have already latched on to this idea, but Disney doesn’t sell parks-themed candles in its gift shops or around the resort currently (with a teeny exception that kinda doesn’t count!). The Soarin’ smells would make AMAZING candles. They could make a variety of scents, modeled after famous Disney World smells that guests know and love. Both Flight of Passage and Soarin’ have some spectacular scents that we’d love to have in our living rooms, and candles made to match the smells of the resort lobbies would be very popular. Honestly, this is one of those things where Disney would make a killing! We’re practically begging you to take our money, Disney, so do it! Click Here to Check Out Some Candles That Smell Like Disney World! Unique Home Decor Okay, we’ll preface this by saying that Disney DOES sell some home decor. However, it tends to be pretty plain Jane and we get the same things over and over. You can buy kitchen collections and decorative pillows, but the Disney World merchandise shops are definitely lacking in more stylish decorations for the home. Disney World home decor includes a LOT of mugs. When discussing this particular topic, our team mentioned a variety of things that we’d love to see. Haunted Mansion is a cult favorite, so Disney could make the big bucks by selling tombstones for your yard for Halloween (like, not the teeny tiny one we’ve seen in the past of Madame Leota. Like, LEGIT full-size ones!) or wallpaper that matches the one on the ride. There are so many fans out there selling their own versions of this online because the demand is there! They make ears, purses, dog bowls, and more in this famous wallpaper print. How bout REAL wallpaper?! In the past, we’ve also seen Disney World make ride signs (they did it for The Great Movie Ride) and we’d love to see them do it again for other popular attractions! ©Disney Some Etsy shops sell ride schematics or blueprints, and we think it would be great if we could collect them from all of our favorite rides in the parks, gathering a whole series to hang on our walls. We’ve even thought about the idea of replica Disney World trash cans — smaller versions that we could use in our homes! (Weirdly enough, we’d buy those.) Merch With Obscure Movie Quotes We definitely need to talk about this one. We often find that the same Disney movies get represented over and over again with new merchandise, but we’re looking to branch out a little bit. We’d love some collections for those underrated Disney films! Give us more quote-based merchandise! One thing we’d really love is a line of merchandise with really obscure movie quotes. You could put them on shirts, bags, hats, really anything you’d like, but they’d be so random that only the biggest fans would recognize their origins. Wouldn’t that be fun?! Parks-Specific Collections Next up in the category of “why doesn’t this already exist?” — let’s talk about parks-specific collections! Recently, the Creations Shop opened up at EPCOT and brought with it an entire EPCOT collection of merchandise. We got ears, shirts, hats, bags, and so much more…and we LOVED it! It’s not often we see merchandise specifically dedicated to the park we’re in. There’s an entire line of EPCOT and Spaceship Earth stuff. There’s a lot of general “Disney World” stuff out there, but what about a line of items for each of the four parks? Animal Kingdom specifically is severely lacking in park merchandise, and we’d buy the heck out of a collection for DAK fans. (And we don’t mean slapping giraffe or zebra print on something and going “it’s Animal Kingdom themed now. Get it?!”) An Animal Kingdom collection would be amazing! If Disney really wanted to get in-depth here, they’d do a whole line for each park. You could include ears, backpacks, shirts, and other accessories, maybe even throwing in some home decor. Do throwback ride merch (we’d spend far too much on a legit Horizons shirt or a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Submarine Voyage shirt!) or throw the water parks a bone and sell some fun merch. Remember that Pleasure Island shirt Disney started selling a while back? Pleasure Island Shirt MORE. OF. THAT. Give us that kind of stuff and it would suddenly become a lot easier to pick out what we’re wearing each day of our Disney World vacation! Disney Princess Ears Alright Disney, hear us out! We think it would be really cool to do a whole series of Minnie ears themed to the different Disney Princesses! (We’re really hoping for a Rapunzel-themed pair.) What about the other Disney princesses?! They could be released on a monthly basis like the Stitch Crashes Disney or Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction lines, and come along with other princess-specific accessories, including pins and Loungefly backpacks. Individual princesses don’t often get merchandise, considering the whole line of Disney Princesses is usually grouped together! We HAVE seen a few random pairs of ears, like for Ariel or Briar Rose (AKA Aurora). But a pair of Tiana ears? Or Moana? Yes, please! Furniture Finally, let’s discuss Disney furniture. Right now, you can sometimes find castoff Disney World furniture at the Cast Connection or in local auctions or antique malls, but we’d love to be able to buy it outright. It’s the perfect way to add some Disney decor to your home without being too over-the-top. How cute would these Casey’s Corner tables be in a retro kitchen? What about a chair and table set from Casey’s Corner or a nightstand from Animal Kingdom Lodge? It would be so cool to have our houses subtly decked out! We’d even buy replicas of furniture from rides or shows. We definitely feel like this one is a missed opportunity! We want ALL the resort furniture. Those cool teacup chairs from the lobby of the Disneyland hotel? We’d be clicking “buy now” before we knew what happened! Well there you have it, some of the weird merchandise items (and some that aren’t so weird) that we wish Disney World would sell. There are so many great products out there already, but Disney could make a lot more money from us with a few carefully curated collections! Click Here to Check Out 14 Rainy Day Essentials for Disney World That You Can Buy On Amazon! 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 merchandise do you want Disney World to sell? Let us know in the comments! The post Weird Merchandise We Actually WISH Disney Would Make! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Although the season finale of WandaVision aired way back in March on Disney+, we STILL can’t stop thinking about it. WandaVision T-Shirt And that’s probably why we get so excited when we see new WandaVision merchandise! And we’re still seeing plenty of merchandise pop up, from iPhone cases to makeup to pins. But now, there are two EXCLUSIVE new WandaVision plushes available online! Build-A-Bear has just released WandaVision bears and they feature the two stars of the show. First, there’s the Wanda Maximoff Bear — and it’s wearing Scarlet Witch’s original comic book-inspired costume. ©Build A Bear There’s also a Vision Bear — and he’s wearing his original comic book costume. Both bears have the WandaVision logo with Wanda and Vision on one paw. ©Build A Bear Each bear is $35, but you won’t find them in Build A Bear stores — these two bears are ONLY available online through the Build A Bear website. So grab them now while they’re still in stock! And we’ll let you know if we find any other cool Marvel merchandise online! Here’s Why You Should Buy These Disney Holiday Gifts 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’s your favorite moment from WandaVision? Let us know in the comments! The post These Exclusive 'WandaVision' Build-A-Bears Are ONLY Available Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now that the holidays are in full swing at Disney World, we’re really taking it all in (and eating ALL the awesome holiday food). Disney World balloons make us happy We’ve enjoyed the first weekend of EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, some holiday entertainment, seen some cool holiday merchandise, and more! But today, we decided to check up on the iconic Disney World balloons and we’ve got some good news — the holiday balloons have returned! These are the same holiday balloons we saw last year, but we still LOVE the design on them. And can you get a more classic Disney World souvenir than a balloon? But these are extra special because they have a holiday Mickey and Minnie design on one side… Adorable! …and a fun design on the back featuring the whole gang decorating their Christmas tree. Decorating the tree! And these balloons were pretty popular today because we saw several guests carrying them around! Everyone wants a holiday balloon! We found these balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, and they do usually sell quickly, so if you’re looking for one during your next Disney World visit, be sure to look out for them as soon as you get to the parks! Stay tuned because we’ll share even more holiday goodies from Disney World with you as we find them. Here’s Our FREE Gift to YOU! 25 Holiday Disney World Wallpapers From DFB! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Disney World’s holiday balloons? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Holiday Balloons Have Returned to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Holidays from Disney World! Grand Floridian Holiday decorations Now that we’ve done the Thanksgiving thing at Disney World, we’re ushering in the holidays — we started with the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, where we checked out some amazing food, some awesome entertainment, and got to watch the first Candlelight Processional since 2019! But we’ve also visited many of Disney World’s hotels to check out the latest there! Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Curiouser Clothiers There’s a new to us Long-Sleeve Grand Floridian Shirt available here. Grand Floridian shirt This shirt is $36.99. Disney World’s Massive Gingerbread House OPENS with a NEW Look — See Photos Here! Basin You can find loads of Holiday Soaps (including Mickey soaps) at Basin right now. Each soap is $5.99 each. Holiday soaps You can also get vanilla-scented Merry Mickey & Friends Body Butter for $19.99 each. Smells SO good And the Merry Mickey Mouse Bath Bombs are scented like cherry winter. Bath bombs! These bath bombs are $7.99 each. Check Out The Line of Character Lip Balms at Basin! Port Orleans — Riverside Merchandise Updates Fulton’s General Store We found a fun new red “Good Times” Sweatshirt here for $64.99. Good Times And we spotted the Loungefly Hyperspace Star Wars Mini Backpacks here! Hyperspace! This mini backpack is $85. What Do a Waffle Backpack, a ‘Star Wars’ Holiday, and a Rare Disney Princess Have in Common? Find Out Here! Old Key West Other Updates So while we were checking out things at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, a Cast Member was handing out little cups of hot chocolate for free! Little cup of warm And take it from us — it’s been hot chocolate weather here in Florida recently! REVIEW: Frozen Hot Chocolate Exists in Disney World — Here’s Where to Find It! Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink and Paint We found the Theme Park Edition Yahtzee here for $44.99. Yahtzee! And look at these super cute Minnie Mouse Nail Decals for $7.99. Put Minnie on your nails! We also think these Tinker Bell Earrings are adorable. It’s Tink! The earrings are $19.99. Hurry! A Very LIMITED Disney Jewelry Line is Available in Disney World! Check It Out Here! Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP! We found a cool “To The Max” Pop Century Pin with Goofy and Mickey. To the MAX This pin is $9.99. Riviera Food Updates Le Petit Cafe Gingerbread Mickey Cookies are now available! YAY! Gingerbread Mickey Cookies The Fall Acorn treat is also still available. Fall Acorn This snack is $6.99. The Spaceship Earth Cookie is BACK in EPCOT — See What It Looks Like Here! Caribbean Beach Food Updates Centertown Market The Pumpkin Tart has returned — it’s a classic pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. Pumpkin Tart The Apple Tart is available again now, too! This one is made with spiced apples in a vanilla tart topped with crunchy streusel and drizzled with cinnamon glaze. Apple Tart Both are $5.29 each. We Almost Chipped a Tooth on this Disney Holiday Dessert — Read Our Review Those are all the updates we have for now, but stay tuned because we’ll soon be back with 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 Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Disney Parks Yahtzee, Pumpkin Pie, and Mickey Holiday Soap 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. Happy Holidays, DFB friends! Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Let’s go shopping! Just in case you didn’t manage to grab any Black Friday deals, don’t worry! Because Cyber Monday is here and you can now save even more on Disney gear. And we’ve got two HUGE Cyber Monday sales to tell you about! The first sale is going on over at Hot Topic, where you can score Up To 50% off of EVERYTHING on the site. And all you have to do to get this deal is to register or log in to the site. So if you’ve been looking at this sweet Mushu Cardigan that has Mushu AND Cri-Kee on it, now’s the time to grab it! ©Hot Topic This gorgeous sweater was $54.90, but it’s on sale now for $27.45. Click Here To Get The Mushu Cardigan Channel your inner ‘Ohana moments with the Lilo & Stitch Floral Thermal Pajama Set, which is PERFECT for cold winter nights. The top features Stitch holding a frog. ©Hot Topic These pajamas are normally $39.90, but you can get them now for $27.93. Click Here To Buy The Lilo & Stitch Floral Thermal Pajama Set Or maybe you’d rather channel your inner Disney villain. You can grab the Her Universe Speak Of The De Vil Chain Moto Jacket on sale right now! ©Hot Topic And you don’t even need to steal any puppies to grab it on sale — it’s regularly $79.90, but you can nab it now for $39.95. Click Here To Buy The Her Universe Speak Of The De Vil Chain Moto Jacket There’s also a huge Cyber Monday sale going on over at BoxLunch. You can save up to 50% off select styles sitewide! And that includes the Loungefly Disney Alice in Wonderland Characters Floral Mini Backpack — grab this pricey exclusive BoxLunch bag for a LOT less. ©BoxLunch How much less? Well, the backpack is regularly $69.90, but you can buy it now for $48.93. Click Here To Buy The Loungefly Disney Alice in Wonderland Characters Floral Mini Backpack Tap into your inner Punzie with the Rapunzel Go Live Your Dreams Crewneck, which features the symbol of Corona and Rapunzel’s dress colors. ©BoxLunch This shirt is normally $48.90, but it’s on sale now for $34.23. Click Here To Buy The Rapunzel Go Live Your Dreams Crewneck And there are even Disney World 50th Anniversary items on sale, including the Funko Pop! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse at the Space Mountain Attraction. It features Mickey in a Space Mountain vehicle. Too cute! ©BoxLunch This Funko Pop! is regularly $32.90, but you can grab it now for $23.03. Click Here To Buy The Funko Pop! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse at the Space Mountain Attraction So head on over to both these sites to grab some great deals! And we’ll let you know about any other Cyber Monday sales we find, too, so don’t go anywhere! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have your holiday shopping done yet? Let us know in the comments! The post These Cyber Monday Sales Will Score You HUGE Savings On Disney Gifts! 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. This is THE week to do your holiday shopping! Are you ready for Cyber Monday? Not only did we see some great deals for Black Friday, but Cyber Monday is coming up, too! And that means you can still save BIG on Disney gear right now. So get that holiday shopping list out and get ready to mark off everyone because the Cyber Monday sales have arrived on shopDisney. From now through Monday, you can save up 30% off on orders of $200 or more, 25% off on orders of $150 or more, and 20% off on orders of $100 or more. So if you’ve got a big Spider-Man fan to buy for, now’s a good time to nab the Spider-Man Talking Action Figure, which says more than 15 Spidey phrases. ©Disney This action figure is $28. Click Here To Buy The Spider-Man Talking Action Figure For the Minnie Mouse fans in your life, the Minnie Mouse Zip Hoodie for Girls is sure to guarantee smiles as a gift under the Christmas tree. There’s a huge graphic of Minnie’s head on it! ©Disney Grab it now for $20. Click Here To Buy The Minnie Mouse Zip Hoodie for Girls Star Wars fans are sure to love The Mandalorian and the Child Speeder Bike Ornament which features Mando and Baby Yoda speeding away on their speeder! As Din Djarin says, “Wherever I go, he goes.” And it looks like they both go on your Christmas tree! ©Disney This ornament is $18. Click Here To Buy The The Mandalorian and the Child Speeder Bike Ornament Have a child that loves Disney Princesses. The Disney Princess Pajamas for Kids are sure to make them smile! These pajamas feature cute graphics of Tiana, Snow White, Belle, Rapunzel, and more! ©Disney You get both the top and bottoms with this set for $22. Click Here To Buy The Disney Princess Pajamas for Kids But this sale is SITEWIDE, meaning you can buy anything to score additional savings. Just be sure to enter code CYBER on the checkout page. And don’t forget to use code SHIPMAGIC to get free shipping for all orders over $75. But hurry — this sale ends on Monday! Shop the entire SALE HERE! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for other Cyber Monday deals, so stay tuned for 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 piece of Disney merch? Let us know in the comments below! The post Save Up to 30% On Disney Gear RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it’s already DECEMBER!? So Pretty! Well, maybe not QUITE yet, but it will be the last month of the year just next week! If you’re spending some of the holiday season in Disney World, you might have packing on your mind. Well, we’re here to help. Let’s take a look at the FULL weather update for Disney World next week — with some tips too! Weather Forecast We’re headed into some of the chilliest months of the whole year! Just like last week, we’ll see warmer days and cooler nights. You can get used to needing layers in Disney World for a little while! Magic Kingdom The good thing about winter is that it’s Florida’s dry season! You certainly won’t need to prep for rain AS much as the summer, but don’t discount the possibility. November 29th Based on The Weather Channel, Monday, November 29th is expected to be a very comfortable daytime with a 69-degree high and a 46-degree low. Whew! That evening is pretty cool! Make sure you’re ready for that drastic drop with a layer to toss on as the sun goes down. ©The Weather Channel With a mainly sunny day and a low 6% chance of rain, this just might be a GORGEOUS Disney day — with a pretty but chilly night. November 30th On Tuesday, November 30th, you’ll see that weather scoot up a few degrees for the high and the low. Still, you’ll want to bring that extra layer most days this week. While you might be comfy at noon in the 72-degree weather, things could be a little chilly in the morning and the night. ©The Weather Channel The rain chance stays relatively low for much of next week. If we keep our fingers crossed, we might even escape the rain altogether! December 1st When we reach Wednesday, December 1st, we’ll see another rainless day and those temperatures should stabilize at around the same spot as they were the day before — but just a bit warmer. ©The Weather Channel Keep in mind that we’ve got higher humidity here in Florida. That can make the weather feel a few degrees warmer or colder than it actually is. December 2nd On Thursday, December 2nd, the high warms up just a few degrees to some of the warmest temps of the whole week. It’s wild to think our max temperature next week is in the high 70s! ©The Weather Channel It’s really cooling off and the days are getting shorter too! Expect sunrise around 7AM and sunset around 5:30PM. That’s PLENTY of after-dark hours in the theme parks to see the Christmas lights, Beacons of Magic, and fireworks! December 3rd For Friday, December 3rd, the weather sticks around that mid-70s high and high-50s low. Florida winter means 20-degree fluctuations between the day and the night! Whew! ©The Weather Channel During the day it will be sunny with a few passing clouds. Winds will be light so the breeze shouldn’t be enough to get you down. December 4th We pop back up to those warmer temperatures on Saturday, December 4th! You’ll probably feel pretty warm during the day but don’t skip bringing an extra layer! ©The Weather Channel This day has the highest rain chance of the whole week, but we still might not see any. You’ll want to be prepared, though. Pro trip! Bring an insulated rain jacket and let your rain layer DOUBLE as your warmth layer! December 5th Saturday, December 5th drops a bit from the temps of the day before but so does that rain chance!. 71 degrees is back down on the cooler end of predictions for next week. ©The Weather Channel And our evening temperatures are going to be 53 degrees! Whew, more cool nights! We love packing a scarf to be prepared for when those temperatures drop. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. You’ll spot relatively consistent temperatures throughout the week. It looks like the most likely days for rain are Saturday and Sunday. Keep in mind though, Florida likes to hit us with those rainy curveballs! ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Remember, meteorologists aren’t perfect and the weather, especially in Florida, is a fickle, fickle thing! These days could look VERY different from these forecasts so you’ll want to keep checking as your packing. Tips for Weathering the Weather If you are headed to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to plan for the weather! Layers! We’ve said it before and we will say it again: Our BIGGEST tip for the cooler seasons in Disney World is to bring LAYERS. Hot and sunny days and chilly nights are a RECIPE for finding yourself dressed wrong for the current temps. Alice 70th Anniversary Coat So, bring a light jacket and a warm hat or scarf. If you do find yourself in the parks unprepared for the chill, head on to the nearest merchandise store. You might drop a prettier penny than you would have liked on those warm items, but at least you’ll be cozy! Want more tips to survive Disney World’s weather? Click here! Prepare for the unexpected! Just because we’re seeing cooler temps, doesn’t mean that you don’t need to worry about the sun. You’ll want to bring sunglasses or a hat, and PLENTY of sunscreen. 50th Sunglasses AND, even with little to no rain chance, you want to be prepared for showers! Snag a raincoat or poncho to tote along to the parks to make sure you don’t end up drenched — especially with more frigid temps at night! Click here for another GREAT way to keep cool and safe in Disney World! So, use this forecast to inform your packing but be prepared for anything! Keep that park stash ready for anything — hot, cold, and YES, that stereotypical Florida storm! Click here for the latest news from 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 headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post What Is December Weather REALLY Like In Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Thanksgiving week! And although we’re still full from stuffing our faces with turkey and dressing, we’ve also been busy running all over the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, checking out ALL the food. EPCOT Norway But we’ve also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and this week only brought a few updates. So be sure to check that out, but also be sure to check out all our reviews of the food booths at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! EPCOT Tokyo Dining At Tokyo Dining, the price for Karaage increased from $10 to $12. And the Kamo Roast has been removed from the menu. Spread at Tokyo Dining There are also a new addition to the menu: Yaki Udon — Japanese Stir-Fry Udon Noodles, Beef, and Vegetables in a Sweet Tangy Sauce for $30. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Tokyo Dining Tutto Italia Ristorante At Tutto Italia Ristorante in Italy, there’s been a change: the Tartufo al Caffe has been removed from the menu. Tutto Italia at EPCOT But that’s it! Here’s Our Latest Review of Tutto Italia Those are the only updates we have this week, but we’ll have more soon, so check back often! See The Disney World Holiday Snack We Almost Chipped a Tooth On 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 eaten at Tokyo Dining? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! The post Take a Look at the Latest Disney World Menu CHANGES! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We haven’t seen a daytime parade at Disney World since the parks closed in 2020. Sure, we had cavalcades, but full-blown parades during the day? Nope. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at Disney Very Merriest But this year has brought the return of entertainment, fireworks, and more back to the parks. And one parade, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime, DID return for guests with tickets to the Disney Very Merriest After Hours parties. BUT…soon, ALL Disney World guests visiting Magic Kingdom will get to see that parade! First off, a huge thanks to DFB reader Joe, (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for the heads up! According to the Disney World calendar, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade will return for all Magic Kingdom guests at 12PM and 3:45PM on December 22nd-29th and at 12PM and 3:30PM on December 30th-31st. ©Disney Disney has already confirmed that the Festival of Fantasy parade would return to Magic Kingdom in 2022, but this is the first news we’ve seen of the Christmas parade happening outside of the after hours party this year. So if you’ll be spending some time during the holidays at Disney World, be sure to double-check the times for the parade either on the Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app. And we’ll let you know when other entertainment returns to Disney World, so stay tuned! Here Is ALL the Entertainment at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be at Disney World when this parade returns to the day? Let us know in the comments! The post Dates Announced: When You Can Watch the Christmas Parade During the DAY in Disney World -- DRAFTED RB first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you may have rope-dropped a popular attraction at some point. We’ve discussed the pros and cons of rope drop, but have you ever tried to be first in line for a bakery? Believe it or not, even some FOOD locations in Disney World can accumulate some major lines. Gideon’s Bakehouse Don’t believe us? Take a look at the massive line for Gideon’s Bakehouse this morning in Disney Springs. We arrived at Gideon’s Bakehouse on a cloudy Sunday morning at around 9AM before Disney Springs officially opened. We were allowed to enter Disney Springs a little early, so we headed straight to Gideon’s Bakehouse. As you can see, we weren’t the only ones with this idea. Line right at opening By around 9:30, the line was already looking pretty long! Keep in mind that Disney Springs doesn’t officially open until 10AM. 9:26AM, looking pretty long Take a look at the line only one hour after Disney Springs opened! The queue extended way past Gideon’s Bakehouse and towards the bridge. The line goes past Morimoto Asia! As you can see, Gideon’s Bakehouse is a SUPER popular little bakery! It may not look too exciting on the outside, but the lines prove this is a major destination in Disney Springs. YIKES! After all that waiting, we tried some new treats! You can read our review of the new holiday Gideon’s treats here. Keep in mind that we visited Disney Springs during Thanksgiving break AND a weekend, so we weren’t surprised to see a crowd quickly forming. Gideon’s Bakehouse also utilizes a virtual queue, so if you want to avoid standing in such a long line, try seeing if the virtual queue is available! In the meantime, stay tuned for more news, updates, reviews, and more! 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Disney World Restaurants 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 tried a Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie? Let us know in the comments! The post We Rope-Dropped a FOOD Location in Disney World?! Here's WHY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is Disney World your happy place? It is for lots of us, especially during the holidays. Magic Kingdom Holiday Decor Even if you can’t make it to Disney World, sometimes a pretty photo brings you right back to your last visit. So as our gift to you, we’re giving you FREE holiday Disney World desktop wallpapers for your computer! You can pick one OR just save them all! To save these pictures for your computer background, click on the photo of your choice to open up the full-size image. From there, you can right-click to download it to your computer so that you can set it as your background! Should we start with Magic Kingdom? This year’s holiday decorations feature a lot of pineapples, like this gorgeous wreath with Cinderella Castle in the background. Pineapple Wreath Wallpaper Of course, it wouldn’t be the holidays in Magic Kingdom without the beautiful Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A. on a gorgeous sunny day. Main Street, U.S.A. Christmas Tree Wallpaper This year’s Christmas tree features a lot of gold elements and candles. Make this close-up of the Christmas tree your wallpaper and try to spot all the different ornaments! Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree Wallpaper And at night, Main Street, U.S.A. absolutely sparkles with all the new holiday details. This wallpaper featuring just a bit of the Magic Kingdom tree with a glowing Cinderella Castle in the background is perfect to set the holiday Disney mood. Nighttime Cinderella Castle Wallpaper Magic Kingdom’s new fireworks show, Disney Enchantment, just hits different with all the holiday decorations on Main Street, U.S.A.. Disney Enchantment Wallpaper And just look how adorable the castle looks when it is lit up with a Christmas overlay! Cinderella Castle Christmas During Disney Very Merriest After Hours party in Magic Kingdom, Main Street, U.S.A. was filled with snoap (aka fake snow) as Cinderella Castle sparkled in the background. It’s probably the only way we’ll ever see snow in Disney World. Very Merriest After Hours Wallpaper A very festively dressed Mickey waved to us during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade! See the snoap in the background? Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Wallpaper Now if we make our way to EPCOT, this stunning Christmas tree features ornaments from around the world. There are ornaments of flags from around the world as well as holiday greetings in different languages. EPCOT Christmas Tree Wallpaper And this tree is located in the Norway pavilion! You can choose one Disney World tree to place as your wallpaper OR you can save all of them and switch them out every week! EPCOT Norway Wallpaper If you arrive in EPCOT on the Monorail, you get this beautiful view of the Christmas Tree at the entrance to the World Showcase. So pretty! EPCOT Christmas Tree Wallpaper And we have to give Spaceship Earth some love! Spaceship Earth Now in Hollywood Studios, Echo Lake has been decorated with ornaments, a Christmas tree, and even Gertie the dinosaur is getting into the holiday spirit. Hollywood Studios Holiday Wallpaper At night, the ornaments in Echo Lake glow brightly, along with the beautiful Christmas tree. Nighttime Hollywood Studios Wallpaper The holiday stars glow all the way down Sunset Boulevard at night. Welcome to Tinseltown! Sunset Blvd Nighttime Wallpaper Then the Hollywood Holiday Tower Hotel projection show begins with tons of colorful holiday projections transforming the hotel into a winter wonderland. We snapped this bright and colorful photo of one of the holiday scenes. Tower of Terror Holiday Projections And in Pandora in Animal Kingdom, festive holiday lights are have been added to the Pandora landscape. Pandora Holiday Wallpaper Another unique holiday decoration in Animal Kingdom is this bird that’s about to take flight. It has a winter color design and it looks beautiful against the bright blue background. Holiday Bird Wallpaper In Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in DinoLand U.S.A., there’s an itty bitty Dinosaur Santa ornament hidden on their tree. Warning: This wallpaper might make you laugh a bit every time you turn on your computer! Dinosaur Santa Wallpaper The Tree of Life Awakenings — Holiday Edition can only be seen at night, and you can see various winter and holiday scenes projected onto the Tree of Life. We caught this stunning photo of a Christmas tree and it would be a beautiful wallpaper this holiday season. Tree of Life Awakenings — Winter Edition Wallpaper Now if we move on to Disney World resort hotels, the Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa has a life-size EARidescent Gingerbread House this year! This wallpaper might make you hungry for some cookies, though. The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House! At Animal Kingdom Lodge, their gigantic Christmas tree is as tall as the five story lobby! We could spend hours looking at all the details on this tree. Check out that STUNNING Tree! At Coronado Springs, we snapped this bright photo of their Christmas tree details, with geometric ornaments and large flowers. Coronado Springs Christmas Tree Wallpaper And we can’t forget the stunning Christmas tree found in the lobby of Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa, which is adorned with antique, Victorian-inspired decorations. Grand Floridian is ready for the holidays! In Disney Springs, celebrate Christmas the Tim Burton way with this The Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired tree. Missing Halloween? Set this as your holiday wallpaper! The Nightmare Before Christmas Tree at Disney Springs! Pick one or save all 25 wallpapers for this holiday season! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World holiday news! PHOTOS: It’s official, holiday crowds have arrived in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which wallpaper is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Our FREE Gift to YOU! 25 Holiday Disney World Wallpapers From DFB! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been fans of Gideon’s Bakehouse treats even BEFORE there was a shop at Disney Springs. Gideon’s holiday yummies! And we were there the DAY it opened at Disney Springs, and we’ve been nomming on those delicious cookies ever since. So when Gideon’s announced that its 2021 holiday cookies AND cold brew were available, you KNOW we headed on over to check it out! We started with the Kris Kringle Cookie, which might look a little familiar — it’s the same as last year’s Santa’s White Christmas Cookie. It’s a White Chocolate Coffee Bean Cookie, and let us just say, it’s DECADENT. The main flavor that comes through here is the white chocolate, but you can taste the coffee with each bite just underneath it. DECADENT We thought this cookie could’ve used a little more depth of flavor, but overall, it’s still delicious. There’s also a nice crunch to it thanks to the sugar crystals on top. It’s available now for $6. Lots of great texture! Next up was the Cookie Von Krampus, which is a Dark Chocolate and Andes Mint Cookie. Our reporter is not a big mint fan, but this cookie won us over and surprised us. It’s a super moist cookie and the mint on the outside is a good contrast to the flavors on the inside. Krampus cookie This one has pistachios in it, as well as sea salt, and those two flavors really make the dark chocolate flavor come through. If we had any complaints about this cookie, we wish we could taste the pistachios just a bit more. But overall, this one is a hit, too! This cookie is also $6. So much balance of flavor and texture! And, of course, we had to try the Krampus Cold Brew for $6! This all-new coffee contains Gideon’s Nitro Cold Brew combined with a strong, velvety Chocolate Mint flavor. The flavors are so well-balanced — the coffee is so smooth, especially with the chocolate flavor that comes through. But the mint is the finish when you take a sip, melding all the flavors beautifully. Krampus Cold Brew Cold brew is always a good option for those who don’t like bitter coffee flavors, but who still want to get caffeinated. All in all, we don’t have any kind of criticism about this beverage! We’re drinking Krampus coffee! Also, we were asked if we’ve been naughty or nice this year, and of course, we’ve been nice! And now we’ve got a card to prove it! See, Santa? We’ve been nice! So if you’re craving some delicious holiday cookies and coffee, head on over to Gideon’s Bakehouse now through the end of the year before they’re gone! Be prepared for a bit of a wait and a potential virtual queue. The line can be hours long for these cookies, especially on the weekends. We’ll let you know if we spot any other new holiday snacks at Disney World, so stay tuned! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite holiday cookie? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We WOULD Wait in Line for HOURS for these Seasonal Cookies in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney and Amazon have been partnering up to create new Amazon Alexa experiences, and now there’s a new one for Marvel fans to enjoy. Disney California Adventure If you hop over to Disney California Adventure, you’ll find the Avengers Campus, inspired by some of our favorite Marvel stories, and a place where you can meet your favorite superheroes and ride Marvel-inspired attractions. Now Disney is partnering up with Amazon Alexa and Marvel for a fun home experience! If you have an Amazon Alexa device, you can say “Alexa, launch Avengers Campus recruitment” for a brief audio tour of the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure! Avengers Campus opened in June 2021 with the Avengers looking “to recruit the next generation of Super Heroes.” Alexa takes you through the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT!, along with Marvel character meeting options like Black Widow, Black Panther, Iron Man, and more. Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! Alexa also talks about the food options available in Avengers Campus, like the Pym Test Kitchen and Shawarma Palace. Shawarma Palace If you can’t make it to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, you can take this quick audio tour with Alexa to feel a bit closer to your next visit. Keep reading DFB for more Disney news and updates! Catch Hawkeye defending Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you tried this new Alexa feature? Tell us in the comments! The post Take a Tour of Disney's Avengers Campus from Home with Amazon Alexa first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re visiting Disney World soon or just like to keep up with all the latest news, we’ve got a couple of updates for you today. Magic Kingdom Every so often, Disney will close down a ride, attraction, or hotel in order to work on some refurbishments inside. Right now we’re taking a look at everything that’s going to be closed in Disney World next week so that you know what to expect on your upcoming trip! There are a few attractions in the parks that you won’t be able to visit this coming week. Let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom Refurbishments In the Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed. This train usually runs around the park with stops on Main Street, U.S.A., in Fantasyland, and another in Frontierland. Walt Disney World Railroad But you might have noticed some construction going on in Tomorrowland on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. That construction interfered with the train tracks, which means the train can’t run right now. Tron Construction The Walt Disney World Railroad will probably return when construction over in Tomorrowland finishes up, which could be sometime next year (although Disney hasn’t given an official opening timeline for TRON as of now). During Destination D23, we saw an update on some refurbishments happening on the Walt Disney World Railroad train… The train looks great! …and we have to say that it’s looking better than ever! We’ll keep you updated on any news we hear of this attraction’s reopening. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the popular water attraction Kali River Rapids is still closed for its refurbishment. We recently saw some new construction walls over by the ride as well. But we actually have some good news with this project! Construction walls at Kali River Rapids This ride was going to reopen on January 1st, 2022, but right now it’s scheduled to be open a little earlier, on December 16th, 2021 instead! Kali River Rapids will be open sooner than we thought! So in just a couple of weeks, you’ll be able to enjoy Kali River Rapids again. We’ll keep you updated about its reopening as soon as we see it back in the parks. EPCOT Refurbishments In EPCOT, the Souk-al-Magreb gift shop in the Morocco pavilion of World Showcase is still closed. It came off the refurbishments schedule for a while, but we didn’t see it reopen in the park. Still closed! The gift shop is now back on Disney’s refurbishments schedule, and it looks like the shop will be closed at least until February of next year. That’s as far as the schedule goes right now, so its closure could be longer. Disney World Hotel Refurbishments Disney’s Port-Orleans Riverside Resort reopened last month, but the Boatwright’s Dining Hall did not open with it. Port Orleans Riverside A Cast Member said the dining hall will likely reopen in December, so stay tuned for more updates on that. Inside Boatwrights Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort still has not opened. All-Star Sports Entrance It was scheduled to open in December of this year, but Disney announced that its reopening will be delayed indefinitely due to more construction inside. All-Star Sports Resort Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Big Pine Key building has started its transformation into Disney Vacation Club villas. The rooms will become 200 resort studios, which are scheduled to open in the summer of 2022. 1-Bedroom Kitchen Concept Art ©Disney That’s all for our updates on what’ll be closed in Disney World next week! Remember that the rides and attractions could close without warning due to technical issues or bad weather, so keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app and the Disney Food Blog to get all the updates during your vacation. Click Here to See What’s New at Disney World’s Hotels Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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One of the most exciting parts of planning a Disney World vacation is making your Advance Dining Reservations! With hundreds (yep, you read that right, HUNDREDS) of restaurants to choose from and many of those requiring reservations, it can be an overwhelming decision to make at times, and you could wind up making a few mistakes along the way! Be Our Guest Restaurant Today, we’re going to point out a few common mistakes people make that you should avoid when booking your next meal at a Disney World restaurant. Booking too many Advance Dining Reservations Our eyes can sometimes feel bigger than our stomachs, and that’s especially true when booking your Dining Reservations! Your time in Disney World is precious and you want to see and do all that there is to see and do during your trip — however, over-planning and over-booking can cause more harm than good. Chefs de France For starters, reservations at Disney’s Table Service restaurants can take up a considerable amount of time, especially if you’re booking multiple reservations on the same day. That time adds up quickly, and it could take you away from riding your favorite rides or experiencing other beloved attractions. The Hollywood Brown Derby Not only does the time add up quickly, but so does the cost. You may encounter a bit of sticker shock when you discover just how much it costs to eat in Disney World. And don’t forget to add in the expected gratuity, which is now traditionally 18%. If all of your meals involve sitting down at a restaurant, you could wind up spending more on food each day than you do on your hotel room! The Menu at Citricos You may also find that you’re spending an awful lot on food that you wind up not finishing. Portion sizes at Disney World restaurants are on the larger side, and if you’re a lighter eater, a lot of that food could end up going to waste. Fried Chicken Entree from 50’s Prime Time Cafe There are many alternatives to booking Dining Reservations for every meal. Disney World is full of fantastic Counter Service restaurants with menus featuring lower price points. If you happen to visit EPCOT during one of their Festivals, you’ll be able to dine around World Showcase by purchasing bite-size savory and sweet dishes. Click here to read our picks for the Best of the Fest from the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Not booking enough Advance Dining Reservations. On the flip side, Dining Reservations are a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks while giving your family a chance to sit for an hour or two! You may find that Dining Reservations are just what you need to dine on some great food, enjoy some air conditioning, and give your feet a break from pounding the magical pavement. Grand Floridian Cafe They’re also useful if you’re traveling during a busier time of the year, like the holiday season or summer. Rather than search high and low for a table to sit at, your meal and your seat are “guaranteed,” so to speak, when you book a Dining Reservation. Cinderella’s Royal Table That “sweet spot” amount of Dining Reservations is unique to your family’s needs. Maybe you only need one sit-down meal per day, and you can snack the rest of the day! Click here to read our list of things you learn after visiting Disney World over a hundred times. Only booking Advance Dining Reservations for restaurants in the theme parks. Disney World’s theme parks are known for many things, including their famous restaurants. While guests will often set their alarms early in the morning to book Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, or Le Cellier in EPCOT, if you’re only considering restaurants in the parks, you’re seriously missing out on some spectacular restaurants in the resorts! Sanaa All of Disney World’s Moderate and Deluxe resort hotels have at least one Table Service restaurant to choose from, and many hold a special place in our hearts for some of the best dining options in Disney World. For example, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is not only one of the top-rated restaurants in Disney World, but it’s also one of the top-rated restaurants in the entire state of Florida! Texas Wild Boar with Elote and Salsa Verde at Victoria and Albert’s Restaurant There are far too many spectacular restaurants to go into detail over today, but depending on what kind of cuisine you’re looking for, check out Jiko, Sanaa, Beaches and Cream, ‘Ohana, California Grill, and Roaring Fork, just to name a few! Click here for a full list of the restaurants currently open and closed in Disney World. Picking the wrong time for your Advance Dining Reservation Booking Dining Reservations has more to do with where you’re dining how many reservations you make. A lot of thought should be given to exactly when you’re planning on dining! Don’t book that Be Our Guest reservation for late at night if you wanna catch Enchantment! Of course, there are the conventional breakfast, lunch, or dinner dining times. But if you want to, say, check out the fireworks, then you want to budget that into your schedule when picking dinner time that particular day. Cape May Cafe If you miss your Advance Dining Reservation, Disney will charge you per person fee if you are a no-show or need to cancel at the last minute. If you think there will be any issues with your reservation time, contact Disney as soon as possible to cancel in advance or reschedule. Click here to read about some hidden costs associated with a Disney World vacation! Not reading the menu first! The great thing about Disney World dining is that there is a wide variety of cuisines to choose from. The trouble that can cause, however, is that you need to do a bit of research first to make sure the menus will have everything that your party needs! That’s a big steak! For example, everyone might tell you to check out Le Cellier, but if your family isn’t full of heavy-duty meat-eaters, you may have a hard time dining there! It’s important to read those menus ahead of time before you make your dining reservations to make sure there’s something for everyone! In general, Disney is wonderful at making accommodations for allergies or dietary restrictions, but if your family is not full of adventurous eaters then you may have a less than stellar time at Tiffins. Disney has restaurants for every palette, you just have to do the research to make sure you’re getting the experience that fits you and your family. Allergy-friendly menu If you or anyone in your party has an allergy or a dietary restriction, make a note on your reservation about your needs, and ask your server when you arrive to take a look at an allergy-friendly menu or if you can speak with one of the chefs! Click here to read all about dining with allergies or food intolerances in Disney World. Picking the wrong restaurant. Picking the wrong Disney World restaurant goes beyond just the menu. Every place in Disney World has a theme, a story, or even a history. The restaurants are included in this extension of storytelling and the immersion into Disney’s magic. The entire vibe and environment in a particular restaurant may not be what your party is looking for, and the wrong vibe can, well…totally kill the vibe. Minnie greeting guests at Chef Mickey’s If you’re just traveling with your partner and are looking for a romantic meal, character dining may not provide the atmosphere you’re looking for. On the other hand, taking the whole family, babies included, to a Signature Restaurant may be more trouble than it’s worth. Read up our restaurant reviews to know what experience each restaurant has to offer to make sure you’re selecting the right spot for the experience you’re looking for! Citricos Take a look at where the restaurant is located, too, in proximity to where you’ll spend the majority of the day. If you need to Park Hop in order to make it to dinner, make sure you give yourselves plenty of time to travel from Point A to Point B. Click here to read our tips on what to do when things go WRONG in Disney World. Not reading up on character dining. We briefly mentioned character dining above, but we wanted to give it its own designated section as well. If seeing the characters is high on your to-do list, character dining is a great way to check it off! As of this writing, modified character dining is still the name of the game, meaning that the characters will not approach individual tables for pictures or autographs. Mickey and Pluto! Before making your selection, be sure to read up on which restaurants offer character dining and who you will see at which restaurant — not every character restaurant has Mickey Mouse! Some favorite character dining spots have no characters whatsoever as of this writing, like ‘Ohana and Crystal Palace. Click here to read about what modified character dining looks like right now in Disney World You don’t do the math when booking the Disney Dining Plan. After a long hiatus, all signs point to the Disney Dining Plan returning at some point in 2021. Therefore, we wanted to make sure we briefly mentioned the pros and cons of the Disney Dining Plan before you add it to your vacation package and start booking all of those Dining Reservations. Roasted Free-range Chicken at Space 220 In general, it is very difficult to actually SAVE money on the Dining Plan. It offers you convenience in that your meals a “pre-paid,” but the math doesn’t typically add up to any sort of savings. You would need to book Dining Reservations at the most expensive restaurants and order the most expensive meals in order to make it worth the added cost, and you’re likely better off paying out-of-pocket for your food (tip/gratuity is NOT included in the Dining Plan). Dinner at the reopened Cape May Cafe The Dining Plan comes with a LOT of food, so you definitely do not need to worry that you won’t have enough to eat on vacation. If you do decide to go with the Dining Plan, make sure you look at how many meal credits you are allotted daily when booking your Dining Reservations. You have to carefully track those credits because the Dining Reservation system won’t do the math for you! Click here to read a list of things the Disney pros never do! We hope this list was a helpful introduction to the mistakes you should avoid making when booking your Advance Dining Reservations! Dining at Disney World is one of the priciest line items of any vacation budget, so it’s important that you’re making smart choices and pick restaurants that fit your family’s needs. Click here to read a list of tricks Disney World often plays on first-time guests. 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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Here at DFB, our team has had a plethora of embarrassing moments in the parks. We’ve had some weird days in Disney World. Whether it be wardrobe malfunctions, snack spills, or faceplanting in the middle of the walkway, we’ve been through quite a lot that we could tell you about. But, as they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” So today, we’re sharing our most embarrassing photos from Disney World! Truth be told, we reached out to the team for photos and most of them were WAY tamer than we thought!! But still, in all their glory, here’s some of our team members’ silliest Disney moments. On-Ride Photos Most Disney fans out there come across an embarrassing ride photo every once in a while. However, the ones that our team sent in are some real doozies! Up first we have a coworker who really hates getting wet…can you guess which one she is? Unfortunately, this tactic didn’t work and she still got more soaked than any other person on the boat…Splash Mountain is mean like that. The plan failed. Splash Mountain is honestly just asking to make funny ride photos. One of our Junior Editors thought she was going to bless the picture with her ridiculous shenanigans…only to be upstaged by the guy in the American flag shirt. Unfortunately, we’ve been outdone! We have a winner. Here at DFB, we’re pretty frequent Disney visitors. One of the perks that come with that is getting to know where all of the ride cameras are located (or so we thought!). We were so confident that it was on the left side and boy were we wrong. That’s embarrassing! Nothing like playing to the (wrong) camera!! So close and yet so far. But even though we’ve been caught in some embarrassing scenarios by Disney World ride cameras, those aren’t all the photos we have in our digital scrapbooks of awkward memories! Character Encounters We’ve had some pretty uncomfortable run-ins with Disney characters over the years, typically thanks to our own doing. We like to caption the following photo “when you realize that it’s not really Adam Driver in there.” Rough day. A true disappointment. Have you ever loved something soooo much but it didn’t love you back? That’s the case with Drizella and the daughter of one of our reporters. Clearly, they’re both having very different reactions to this encounter. Unrequited love. But sometimes, we’re not quite sure WHAT happened at some of those character interactions, especially when we were children ourselves. Remember that weird TV show from the 80s called Adventure of the Gummi Bears? Well, the characters from the show met in Disney World and Disneyland for a little while. It was a weird time, the 90s. Here, one of our editors was laughing? Screaming? Crying? All of the above? Not the happiest we’ve ever been. And sometimes, it’s not so much the characters as it is our human propensity for being super awkward in photos. One of our coworkers shared this picture of herself stating, “I have no explanation for the shorts.” We don’t know about you, but we’re definitely okay if that look doesn’t come back in style. Mickey still looks fly! It’s pretty much universal to go through a phase where you think you’re “hot stuff” (many of our team experienced that in the 90s!). While those pics do make us cringe these days, at least they provide some entertainment for our family and friends! Throwback And speaking of looking back and cringing, let’s discuss throwback pics in general. Here’s one from Disney World’s 15th Anniversary, when they had a giant (square?) birthday cake by the EPCOT entrance plaza. We have nothing to say except that it was the 80s…all of our photos were awkward back then. Throwin’ it back! Have you ever done the photo studios in Disney World? Well, one of our coworkers got some really fun and umm…unique snapshots out of it. Back when the Star Wars prequels were hot stuff, it was all the rage to dress up like Padme. We just didn’t realize Natalie Portman would be watching us do it like she’s Mufasa in the sky! Natalie Portman is watching over us. Disney called it a “Pirate Party” and obviously, we did NOT agree. You know those kids that you see in Disney World and they are definitely not digging the vibe? Well, it turns out that even those kids can grow up to be professional Disney superfans. Parents, don’t lose hope! Yo ho…oh no. The 2000s were a weird time of duck faces and peace signs, all of which were gloriously documented through the new feature we called social media. Yeah…we’ll never live this one down! (At least we got a pic with Ducky Momo — 10 points to whoever can tell us where he’s from!) Is that THE Ducky Momo?! And speaking of the 2000s — did we mention that we were the epitome of style? One of our writers shared this photo from her family’s visit to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show. Would you just check out those shades?! Believe us, we were hot stuff. We still don’t understand how this look didn’t immediately qualify her to be a Disney Channel star. They really missed out! Awkward and Unfortunate Circumstances Even the self-proclaimed experts aren’t prepared for EVERYTHING in Disney World. Apparently, this picture was included in that. Based on this photo, we’re not convinced our editor had ever seen a camera before. Wait…what photo? Another thing we weren’t expecting? A pandemic, that’s for sure. But now, our social media manager has this lovely photo to show her grandkids one day. Ahh, romance. (Yes, the PhotoPass photographer actually TOLD them to do this.) Pandemic in one picture. Ya know those selfies that you took that stay buried on your phone until your coworker asks to see embarrassing pictures? Well, don’t show them to her because she WILL use them in her article. (Muahahaha! *evil laugh*) We love it! She asked him to bring the umbrella. He swore it wouldn’t rain. This is the TRUE “tale as old as time.” Pretty sure we’ve all been caught looking like this in Disney World at some point or another! When it rains, it pours. And speaking of unexpected weather…Florida actually gets cold in the winter sometimes — a fact that our editor didn’t consider when packing for her trip that went from the 70s in January to a HIGH in the 30s! WE KNOW, WE KNOW — we tell you ALL THE TIME to pack layers and prepare accordingly. This editor is…stubborn. She only packed shorts and it shot down to below freezing. Everyone: don’t be like this editor. Who wore it better: our editor or Joey? Yes, that’s an EPCOT throw blanket fashioned into a…skirt? Yes, that was a CHOICE. Yes, she’s wearing sandals in 30-degree weather (sorry, AJ!). Basically look at this photo as an all-around “what NOT to wear to Disney World!” Let this be your lesson to pack layers in your suitcase so you don’t have to buy gift shop outfits and look like that moment in Friends when Joey put on every piece of clothing that Chandler owned. And that’s a wrap on some of our team’s most embarrassing Disney World photos! We hope you enjoyed this slideshow of weird and that it reminded you that even the experts have unfortunate experiences in the theme parks! Click Here to See Our Team’s Most Irrational Disney World Fears! 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 most embarrassing photo from Disney World like? Tell us in the comments! The post Our Team’s Most Embarrassing Photos from Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On his office calendar, “Drawn to Life” writer-director Michel Laprise penciled in the show’s opening five times, as it was pushed back again and again for more than a year —a tangible sign of how the COVID-19 pandemic played havoc with the first new Cirque du Soleil show at Walt Disney World in more than 20 years.The pandemic-caused delay ultimately changed the show, which finally opened Nov. 18, in ways they creative team couldn’t have imagined. View the full article

Broadway isn’t the only industry celebrating the return of live entertainment with new shows. This summer, cruise lines returned to service in the United States. For Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Voyages, this return to service marks the launch of brand-new ships, and with them—brand-new entertainment. View the full article

The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Resort! The Wreath Cookie! And we’ve been enjoying the Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure, as well as munching on all the yummy holiday treats at both California Adventure AND Disneyland. But if it’s candy you’re looking for, Disney just released its guide to holiday candy at Disneyland Resort. And we are so ready for some sweets! Disneyland’s candy makers have been busy creating some of the most delicious treats at the resort. And these treats are available now through January 9th at the following locations (and you can mobile order from ALL of them): Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen at Disneyland Hunny Spot in Pooh Corner at Disneyland Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure Marceline’s Confectionery at Downtown Disney Marceline’s Confectionery So what kind of candy can you expect to see? First, there’s a Snowflake Apple, which is a Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and white chocolate and decorated with blue sanding sugar. ©Disney You can also pick up a Peppermint Marshmallow Pop. It’s a Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop dipped in dark chocolate and coated with crushed peppermint candy. ©Disney The Snowflake Cake Pop is made with a Chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sanding sugar and white chocolate snowflakes. ©Disney And the VERY delicious Pumpkin Spice Churro Toffee Square is made with Buttery toffee dipped in white chocolate and coated with pumpkin spice — this treat is offered only during the month of November. Pumpkin spicy? There’s a Gingerbread Crispy, which is a Crisped rice treat dipped and decorated with various chocolates. ©Disney Or how about some Peppermint Fudge, which is Peppermint-flavored chocolate fudge. Pumpkin Fudge is available, too! ©Disney And don’t forget the Churro Marshmallow Pop. It’s a Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop dipped in white chocolate and coated with cinnamon and sugar. ©Disney And of course, the most iconic holiday treat at Disneyland, the 18-inch Candy Cane, will be returning this year (it was not available last year)! This has been a tradition at the park since 1968 and is made BY HAND. Only a limited number will be available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen at Disneyland on December 7th, 9th, 15th, 21st, and 23rd. They’ll also be at Trolley Treats at California Adventure on December 8th, 14th, 16th, and 22nd. ©Disney For a chance to nab one of the candy canes this year, Disneyland is using a mobile waitlist system. Once the mobile waitlist is activated, guests can add their name and phone number at the location to receive a text that will tell them when to return to that location. Note that candy canes are NOT available for purchase through mobile order. So head on over to Disneyland to score some delicious candy today. And we’ll let you know if any other holiday snacks pop up there, so stay tuned! Love Num Num Cookies? You’ll Want to See Disneyland’s Newest Treats! Click Here! 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’s your favorite Disney holiday candy? Let us know in the comments! The post The ULTIMATE Guide To Holiday Candy at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may come as no surprise that, here at DFB, we’re alllll about the food at Disney World. The “Cheers to 50 Years” Sundae! And, let’s face it — Disney makes a LOT of food for all of us hungry vacationers. But, lots of food can sometimes mean that some goes to waste if it is out too long, not prepared correctly, or if our bellies are too full. So, what happens to Disney World’s food waste after it leaves the parks and resorts? Well, Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Animals, Science & Environment at Disney, has your answer! He shared in a recent Instagram post that most of Disney’s food scraps actually head to a composting facility to be recycled and turned into soil for gardening, farming, and landscaping. And, we even got a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to all those pumpkins that line Main Street, U.S.A. around Halloween — they go to the apes and monkeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! That’s not a bad deal for those apes and monkeys! And, if you want to learn more about how Disney cares for its animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Living Seas, be sure to check out Magic of Disney‘s Animal Kingdom on Disney+. ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About The Five Best (And Worst!) Rides at Animal 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. Do you compost your food waste? Let us know in the comments! The post Okay, Disney World Recycles Pumpkins in the BEST Possible Way! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays kicked off yesterday and you KNOW that we’ve been there trying all the new (and returning) eats and drinks around World Showcase! Festival of the Holidays This year, the festival is back in full swing with 14 (!!) different holiday kitchens and a few extra spots to enjoy a specialty treat or two. Just yesterday we discovered a surprise pop-up champagne bar and today we noticed that another small kiosk that wasn’t listed on Disney’s official menus has returned to the UK Pavilion! And, for this one, we’re talking to all you TEA lovers out there! Over in The Tea Caddy shop in the UK Pavilion, you can normally find an assortment of holiday teas for purchase around this time of year. But, for the Festival of the Holidays, there’s MORE! The Tea Caddy Here, you can get the returning Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy, which is a perfect drink to sip on during a cold day in Florida (because YES, it does get cold in Florida!). There is a non-alcoholic version of the drink that is made with Twinings Christmas Tea and Honey for $3.99. Or you can opt for the boozier version of the drink (also known as a Hot Toddy) that comes with Drambuie Scotch whisky for $9.49. The Menu Now, this drink isn’t winning any creativity points (it’s pretty straightforward), but we always REALLY enjoy picking this up on our way around World Showcase in the wintry 60-degree weather (hey, that’s cold for us, okay?). And, if you’re a whiskey lover, then you’ll likely enjoy this drink too! The Hot Toddy! You’ll find this small kiosk tucked away inside The Tea Caddy and it functions a little bit differently than the other holiday kitchens. First, you’ll want to stop up at the register and pay for the drink. Then you’ll take your receipt to the tea station and pick it up! The Tea Station So, be sure to stop inside on your next visit to the festival! And, stay tuned with us all season long as we try alllll the new bites and beverages at EPCOT! BEST of the FEST! Click HERE to See What to Eat and Drink at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! 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 ever had a Hot Toddy? Let us know in the comments! The post The HIDDEN Spot to Get a Hot Toddy at EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wine Bar George is a popular Disney Springs restaurant operated by California Grill Master Sommelier, George Miliotes. It’s a favorite of Disney fans and DFB — and for good reason! Wine Bar George Starting today, you can stop by this restaurant to get a new holiday collectible (and a free drink!). At Wine Bar George, you can get a complimentary mulled wine or frozen drink (like those delicious Frozcatos!) with your purchase of the restaurant’s new holiday Corkcicle, which is inspired by classic holiday sweaters. We love seeing the Corkcicles that are available at this spot and are loving this new design! Speaking of holiday collectibles, for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, there’s a new Holiday Popcorn Bucket! It features Santa Mickey & Minnie decorating a golden tree and it’s super cute. Holiday Popcorn Bucket We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, including all the holiday info you’ll need for your next trip! Stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this Corkcicle? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Love Free Wine? We've Got the Disney World Spot for You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for some of the BEST cookies (or even cake) in Disney World, then you don’t need to look any further than Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse This cookie shop may be newer to Disney World but, over the past year, it has quickly become a hit among fans with waits that can be HOURS long just to get in. With chocolate-chip-loaded cookies and GIANT slices of cake, who can blame anyone for being willing to do whatever it takes to get the goods? And, right now, Disney-goers have a VERY limited window to secure a new specialty treat being served up inside! For the month of November, Gideon’s Bakehouse has been home to the limited-time Chocolate Churro Cookie (AKA the Calavera Cookie). But, it turns out that they’re not only taking one of our favorite Disney World treats and turning it into a cookie…they’re also making it a CAKE! Calavera Cookie That’s right! For this weekend ONLY (November 27th-28th), you can stop by and pick up a slice (or two) of the Chocolate Churro Cake! And, if this specialty cake is anything like the others that we’ve seen in Disney Springs, you’ll want to get there early because it can sell out. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse And, if you’d like to sport around your love for half-pound cookies (which we can 100% relate to), there’s also a NEW Gideon’s baseball cap at the shop right now! This is the first time Gideon’s has offered baseball caps, and it might be a while before we see more. But, there’s only a small supply available, so be sure to grab one of these ASAP. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse And, we’ll be on the lookout for more Disney news and updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of Gideon’s NEW Spicy Churro Cookie! 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 tried Gideon’s Bakehouse yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Want to Try a Churro CAKE in Disney World?! You'll Have to Act Fast! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s the holiday season…OFFICIALLY now that Thanksgiving is over! Happy Holidays from Hollywood Studios! However, Disney fans know that the company has been celebrating for weeks on end, with special festivities in the parks and a variety of merchandise. This week, Disney dropped even more items online, and most of them are holiday-themed! Minnie Ears First up, we got two new pairs of holiday ears online. The first is the wreath ears that have been flying off the shelves in Disney World. How pretty are these?! The second pair is from the Walt’s Holiday Lodge collection and they are beautifully cozy! ©Disney They come with a red plaid bow and ears with a print of Mickey Mouse and friends playing in the snow. You can get them for $29.99. See Both Pairs of Holiday Ears Here! Holiday Crocs Want to extend that Disney holiday style to your footwear? Well, good news — Disney dropped fuzzy holiday Crocs online this week! Okay, we need these. We spotted them in the theme parks a few weeks ago, but now you can order them from shopDisney for all the friends on your shopping list. They’re $64.99 each. Get All the Crocs Details Here! Beauty and the Beast Collectibles And all you collectible key lovers out there will definitely want to add the new Beauty and the Beast key and pin to your set! They’re here to celebrate the film’s 30th Anniversary. ©Disney The collectible key is $14.99 and the pin is $12.99, so you’ll be forking out nearly $30 if you want to get them both. Click Here to Find Out More About These Items! That’s everything new online this week, but there’s plenty to shop in the theme parks as well. Stay tuned to DFB for all the merchandise news! Check Out the Festival of the Holidays Merchandise 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. Did you buy any of these items this week? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Is STILL Dropping Holiday Items Online Weekly! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article