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Salt & Straw, located in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort, is an ice cream shop known for creative and zany flavors! Salt and Straw at Downtown Disney We’ve seen everything from “pencil shavings” in ice cream to insects to ice cream that is actually the flavor of bread. And, today we’ve got a peek at the latest collection of holiday flavors made by a special guest curator for Salt & Straw! Salt & Straw’s online shop is now home to FIVE holiday flavors made by the one and only Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (affectionately known as Dwanta during the holidays), including PB&J Coconut Banana Pancakes and Naughty Nutty Tipsy Toasty Teremana Pecan Pie⁠! Plus, three of the flavors are returning from last year like Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog⁠, Chocolate Gooey Brownie⁠, and Double Fold Vanilla. The PB&J Coconut Banana Pancakes flavor features golden bites of fluffy coconut pancakes with homemade reeses that are smothered with marionberry jam and then dusted with flakes of candied coconut. Plus, you’ll also find heaps of crunchy streusel crumble throughout a spiced banana ice cream… ©Salt & Straw …and, the Naughty Nutty, Tipsy Toasty Teremana Pecan Pie is made with pieces of gooey pecan pie filling that are tucked into spiced cream that is spiked with Dwanta’s very own Teremana Tequila. ©Salt & Straw The Dwanta Claus pack is $65 for all five pints. But, if you’d prefer to do your ice cream shopping in-person, you can also head to Downtown Disney’s Salt & Straw location in Disneyland Resort to try Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog flavor! ©Salt & Straw We’ll be on the lookout for more holiday flavors available both online and in Disneyland, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! When You Can Get the FAMOUS Candy Canes at Disneyland Resort Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about these flavors? Let us know in the comments! The post The Rock is BACK With Another Disney Food Collaboration We Didn't Know We Needed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Next year is going to be a BIG one for Disneyland Paris! Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Not only will its version of Avengers Campus finally open, but the resort will also be celebrating its 30th anniversary in a BIG way! And, now we have even MORE details on what guests can look forward to when the party begins! As a quick refresher, the celebration will kick off on March 6th and will feature new decorations to mark the occasion with 30th anniversary-themed decor all over the park. AND Mickey and Minnie, along with their friends, are getting new 30th anniversary outfits! PLUS, there will be a new daytime show, a new parade, and Illuminations will finally be making its comeback. Mickey’s 30th Anniversary Outfit But that’s not all. Because there will be new merchandise arriving at Disneyland Paris for the big celebration, too and we’ve got a first look! First up is the Loungefly Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Mini Backpack that is a sparkly purple color with firework Mickey Ears. ©Disneyland Paris And, it wouldn’t be a true Disney celebration without some Minnie Ears, right? Well, they’re bringing their A-game with the NEW sparkly Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Minnie Ears! ©Disneyland Paris Plus, you can even eat your way through the 30th anniversary with special 30th Anniversary food and drinks! Now THAT’S a party that we’re here for! ©Disneyland Paris And, that’s all that we’ve got for now! We’re sure there will be plenty more details released before the big day arrives, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we share all the latest updates with you! Here’s How Disneyland Paris is Celebrating the Holiday Season! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Food AND Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World may have been busy with guests this past week for the holidays, but that hasn’t stopped Disney from making progress on some of their biggest upcoming attractions! Magic Kingdom has been BUSY! We’ve been keeping track of TWO highly anticipated roller coasters coming to both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and this week we noticed some MAJOR progress at both locations. So, what are you waiting for — let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run The last time that we checked in on the construction over at TRON: Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland, we didn’t notice much of a change to the exterior portion of the ride. And, if you’re looking from afar even today, you may not see a difference with all the construction equipment, dirt, and orange fencing that is still in the area. TRON Construction But, as you get a little closer, you can start to make out some of the details coming together. For example, on the left side of the image below, you can see the walkway that guests will take to enter the attraction taking shape. TRON Construction Here’s a look at that walkway in the concept art! TRON concept art Disney still hasn’t shared when we could be boarding a lightcycle for the first time yet, but it’s exciting to see more progress being made! What’s Happening With Disney World’s Highly-Anticipated TRON Roller Coaster? Click HERE to Learn More! EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Over in EPCOT, we also saw some big progress on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! The last time that we got a peek behind the construction walls from the highway in the sky (aka the monorail), we could see that pavement had been installed along with some new landscaping further from the attraction and near the upcoming PLAY! Pavilion (aka the big gold dome in the background). Construction site as of late October 2021 Well, this week Disney pushed back the construction walls revealing this area to guests! Now there’s a lot more space to walk around as you make your way into (or out of) the park… Construction walls have been pushed back! …and you can even get a closer look at the PLAY! Pavilion building! The upcoming PLAY! Pavilion Construction walls are still up around the main entrance to the attraction and near the big dome building, but we only have to wait until Summer 2022 to check it all out! Check Out MORE of the Progress on the New Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster HERE! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kali River Rapids has been closed since November 1st, 2021 for refurbishment, and this week we got a peek at some of the construction walls surrounding the attraction. Construction walls at Kali River Rapids For now, you can’t see much of what is happening behind the scenes here, but the water ride known to soak its guests is set to open sometime in mid-December 2021 (though the refurbishment calendar currently lists it as being closed through December 30th). Learn More About the Temporary Closure of Kali River Rapids HERE! And, that’s it for another week of construction progress! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates around the parks and resorts so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE to See Everything That Will Be CLOSED In Disney World This November! 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 new roller coaster are you looking forward to riding? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See Progress on TWO Upcoming Coasters in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we keep you up to date with all the latest construction progress, refurbishments, downtime, and more at Disney World’s attractions. And, one ongoing closure that we’ve been keeping track of is over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction can pop up anywhere! Those that enjoy cooling off on a water ride mid-day probably know what we’re talking about — Kali River Rapids! This attraction has been closed since November 1st, but it looks like we could be riding it once again soon! The reopening date for this attraction has been listed as mid-December since the closure was originally announced. And, while the refurbishment notice still has this as the timeline, we noticed today that the ride is now showing operating hours on Thursday, December 16th from 9AM to 7PM. ©Disney So, if you’re headed to Disney World then and you want to get completely soaked on a hot day in Florida, you’ll likely be able to do that on Kali River Rapids soon (seriously, you WILL get soaked). Kali River Rapids will reopen soon! It is important to note that these hours are subject to change based on how the refurbishment is progressing, but we’ll keep monitoring the situation and let you know! And, until then, be sure to stay tuned for more of the latest Disney news and updates! Click HERE to Learn About 6 Attractions That’ll Be CLOSED In Disney World This November Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Kali River Rapids? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN Kali River Rapids Could Reopen in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Howdy from Walt Disney World! It’s the holiday season! Thanksgiving was this week, which usually means big crowds in the parks. We like to keep up with how lines are looking in order to gauge how busy it is, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 72 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 61 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 60 minutes, Space Mountain at 44 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 37 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 37 minutes, Splash Mountain at 33 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 30 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 30 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 27 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 25 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 23 minutes, and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 20 minutes. Space Mountain Then, we saw Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 19 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 19 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 17 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 17 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 17 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 16 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 14 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 12 minutes. Under the Sea And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes and Tom Sawyer Island at 1 minute. Rides with no waits were Liberty Square Riverboat, Country Bear Jamboree, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 88 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Test Track at 64 minutes, Soarin’ at 42 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 22 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 21 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 17 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 14 minutes, Grand Fiesta Tour at 14 minutes, and Living with the Land at 11 minutes. Spaceship Earth The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 143 minutes. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 94 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 68 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 68 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 65 minutes, Tower of Terror at 59 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 57 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 35 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 23 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 12 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 11 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 3 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 131 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 68 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 61 minutes, DINOSAUR at 41 minutes, and Expedition Everest at 36 minutes. Elephant on Kilimanjaro Safaris Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 17 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 15 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! 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. Which ride do you think has the best views in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We Saw Much Longer Wait Times in Disney World this Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy holidays from Disney World! If you’re planning to visit Disney World during then next few months you’ll want to prepare for crowds, plan those dining reservations carefully, and get your tickets well in advance. Happy Holidays! With the holiday season underway, Park Pass Reservations are also starting to fill up. If you’re planning to visit Disney World for New Year’s, here’s why you’ll want to grab those Park Passes ASAP! If you haven’t already booked your Park Passes, and you’re planning on visiting Disney World during the next few weeks, you’ll want to act quickly. In November, there is very little availability left for Theme Park Tickets holders… ©Disney …and those staying at Select Resort Hotels. ©Disney When it comes to December, things are also quickly filling up. When it comes to those with traditional Disney World Theme Park Tickets, Park Passes for New Year’s Eve and many of the days before it are now sold out for all parks. ©Disney Park Passes for January 1st are still available at most parks, but Park Passes at Magic Kingdom have already sold out for that date for guests with Theme Park tickets. ©Disney For those staying at Select Resort Hotels, the week of New Year’s Eve is essentially sold out as well. ©Disney Also, those staying at Select Resort Hotels will find that Park Passes are already sold out at Magic Kingdom for January 1st. ©Disney Now, let’s talk about Annual Passholders. For those with the Pixie Dust Pass, the week of New Year’s Eve is blocked out. There are, however, some Park Passes still available on select dates in November and early December. ©Disney The same is the case with the Pirate Pass, which is blocked out for much of the holiday season, but select Park Passes are still available. ©Disney The Sorcerer Pass is also blocked out for much of the holidays. But, on the days where the pass can be used, there are still some Park Passes available (though some parks are starting to fill up). ©Disney There’s still partial availability for the week of New Year’s Eve and full availability on New Year’s Day for the Incredi Pass. ©Disney Of course, all of this is subject to change. Still, if you’re planning to visit Disney World during the next few weeks and you don’t already have your Park Passes booked, you’re going to want to act fast! We’re on the lookout for Disney news, so stay tuned for all the latest updates. Click Here to Learn More About the Current Pause on the Sale of Many Annual Passes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this park pass availability? Let us know in the comments! The post The One Thing You Need to Do ASAP If You're Planning to Visit Disney World Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ll admit we were pretty excited when Walt Disney Animation Studios announced that its 60th feature film would be Encanto. Encanto photo op at Disney Springs The first trailer was just MAGICAL, and the new Encanto merchandise that just dropped is pretty great (especially the GORGEOUS Encanto Minnie Ears). Now that the movie has been released, we’re enjoying learning much more about it and just what went into the movie’s music! Encanto tells the story of a family who live in a magical house in the mountains of Columbia with each family member possessing a magical gift — except for one, Mirabel. But when the magic surrounding the house is in danger, Mirabel must figure out how to help save it. This isn’t JUST a story though — it’s a story WITH MUSIC (as you might have come to expect from many Disney movies). In this case, much of the music for the film was created by Lin Manuel Miranda — actor, composer, and creator of the Hamilton musical. ©Disney Lin Manuel Miranda recently talked to the D23 Inside Disney podcast about how he approached writing music for Encanto. After talking about his love for Disney music throughout most of his life (including an obsession with The Little Mermaid), he spoke about the challenges of working on a movie that doesn’t have just one main character, but an entire intergenerational family with 12 characters. ©Disney Miranda said, “that was really exciting to me from a songwriting perspective because the meat of it is our own family stories. And we all brought our own family stories and our relationships with our siblings and with our parents into the middle of the table. And that was our material. And being in there from the beginning made a huge difference to me because I was able to be really involved from a story standpoint.” ©Disney He also spoke about one particular Disney composer who inspired him — Howard Ashman — who, along with Alan Menken, brought a more Broadway kind of sensibility to animated features and who Miranda feels helped spur on the resurgence of Disney animated features. Miranda said, “I really wanted to get my Howard Ashman on and call dibs on how music could help tell the stories.” ©Disney He spoke about his process in creating the first song in the movie, “The Family Madrigal,” which was written before anyone knew how the film ended. He used that song to have Mirabel introduce the world of the movie, as well as who everyone is and what they can do. Then the song gets to her…because this is when viewers realize that Mirabel is the only family member without a magical gift. ©Disney Mirada shared, “I wrote it knowing that the characters might change, their powers might change — and they did — but the structure and writing that early was really a nice thing to put on the cork board.” He also talked about how the song shows just how amazing Mirabel is and how proud she is of her family. “It’s underlining the story beats we need, but also introducing this character unlike any you’ve ever heard,” he said. You can click here to listen to the FULL interview with Lin Manuel Miranda on the D23 Inside Disney podcast! Encanto is in theaters now, so be sure to check it out! We’ll let you know about any other fun Encanto facts we learn about, so stay tuned. You’ll Never Guess Who Almost Played Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Movies! Find Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen Encanto yet? What did you think about it? Let us know in the comments! The post Lin Manuel Miranda Shares Details About the Music in Disney's Newest Movie! 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 that time of year again! If you’re like us, you’ve got a long list of people to buy presents for and no idea at all what to get them. Time to go shopping! If you’ve got any Disney lovers on that list, we can help you out! We came up with 10 gifts that Disney fans will definitely actually love. We’ve already brought you the Ultimate Guide to 2021 Disney Black Friday Sales, and we’ve also taken a look at which Disney toys Amazon thinks will be the most popular this year. Now let’s see 10 fool-proof gift ideas for the biggest Disney fan in your life. Matching Mickey Pajamas Holiday PJs are a must-have, so why not make them Mickey-themed? You can get matching pajamas with Mickey on the top and plaid red and green bottoms for the whole family! ©Amazon There are men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes available. Oh, and of course you can’t forget about the dog! Depending on the size, these cost anywhere from $19.99 to $59.99, with most adult sizes being $59.99. Click Here to Buy the Matching Mickey Pajamas Winnie the Pooh Slippers We all need some cozy slippers to keep our feet warm while it gets chilly outside, and we can’t resist these adorable Winnie the Pooh slippers. ©Disney They’re knitted on the outside with decals of Winnie and Piglet, and there’s a faux fur lining inside to make them extra soft. ©Disney You can get a pair for $24.99. Click Here to Buy the Winnie the Pooh Slippers Baby Yoda Reversible Plush Y’all know those little reversible octopus plushes that got super famous on TikTok? There’s a happy face on one side and a frowny face on the other, and you flip it depending on your mood? Well it turns out there’s a BABY YODA version! ©Amazon Now Grogu can warn everyone if you’re in a bad mood or let them know when you’re feeling cheerful. You can get one of these (for yourself or a friend) for $18.95. Click Here to Buy the Baby Yoda Reversible Plush Toy Story Pizza Maker You’ve all heard of Disney waffle makers, but did you know that you can get a Toy Story-themed pizza maker? This amazing contraption can heat up frozen pizzas or bake hand-made pizzas. ©Disney AND it can also cook quesadillas, nachos, and more. Is there any more perfect theme for a pizza maker than the iconic Pizza Planet? You can buy it for $49.95. Click Here to Buy the Toy Story Pizza Maker Minnie Mouse Robe The best feeling ever is cuddling up on the couch on a cold winter day. You can make that experience even better for your friends by getting them this plush Minnie Mouse robe. ©Disney The robe is pink with little embroidered decals of Minnie on the chest and pocket. And the best part? There’s a hood with Minnie ears and a bow! Order one now for $49.99. Click Here to Buy the Minnie Mouse Robe Plaid Mickey Holiday Sweatshirt And speaking of staying cozy during the holidays, check out the plaid Mickey and Friends holiday sweater from Target. ©Target It has a picture of Mickey in his Christmas gear against a red, gold, and green plaid pattern. You can buy one for $39.99. Click Here to Buy the Plaid Mickey Holiday Sweatshirt Mickey Fanny Pack If your friend or family member loves visiting the Disney parks, we think the perfect gift is one they’ll actually use. So we recommend checking out this Mickey Mouse fanny pack, which is great for carrying around all the Disney World essentials during their trip. ©Disney It’s available online now for $16.95. Click Here to Buy the Mickey Fanny Pack Disney “Home” Sign As avid Disney World lovers ourselves, we can attest that the Cinderella Castle really is our second home. So we loved this Castle “Home” Decor, which has the Cinderella Castle in the place of the “o.” ©Disney It’s made of metal with a gold tone finish, which means it’ll match just about any home decor. You can get one now for $24.99. Click Here to Buy the Disney “Home” Sign LEGO Set of Elsa’s Ice Palace Does anyone else still love LEGOs, even as an adult? We’re pretty sure we’re not alone…which is why we’re recommending this LEGO set of Elsa’s Ice Palace, even if you’re not shopping for kids! ©Amazon With more than 1,700 pieces, this is definitely a project for adults (or at least older kids). And it comes with LEGO figures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf. You can buy it for $199.95. Click Here to Buy the Lego Set of Elsa’s Ice Palace Chip Mug We’re finishing off this list with a classic that’s never failed us before: a Disney mug. There are SO many options to choose from, but one of our favorites is this mug of Chip from Beauty and the Beast. ©Disney It looks just like the character, down to the little chip in the rim! ©Disney You can get one for $19.99 now. Click Here to Buy the Chip Mug Hopefully that list can help you knock a couple of people off your holiday list! Keep following DFB to hear about more Disney holiday news and merchandise. Click Here to See Our Ultimate Guide to the 2021 Disney Black Friday Sales 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 item on our list is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post 10 Holiday Gifts that Disney Fans Will ACTUALLY Love first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are lots of iconic and classic Disney World snacks — DOLE Whips, popcorn, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, and more. Cinderella Castle Another classic snack you can typically find at the ice cream stands is the Frozen Chocolate-Covered Banana! We haven’t spotted one of these beauties in quite some time but now, it seems things have changed! The Frozen Banana is a longtime favorite of many fans. Well, if you’ve been hoping to snag one of these we have good news. After a bit of a disappearance, we found these frozen treats once again in Magic Kingdom. We first found the Frozen Chocolate-Covered Banana with Peanuts over at the Storybook Circus Popcorn Cart for $5.75! We spoke with a Cast Member who let us know that 12 snack carts in Magic Kingdom have the treat, but they might not have a sign for them out yet. So, be sure to ask if the cart you’re at has them even if they’re not featured on the display. We’re so glad it’s back! What did we love about this treat? How do we put this…well, we loved EVERYTHING! The sweetness of the banana, the bitterness of the chocolate, and the crunch of the peanuts all mix together well and make this a dynamic treat. You also get a pretty decent bang-for-your-buck and overall it is very delicious! Yum! This treat can get a little bit messy as it starts to melt, so just grab a few napkins! If you’re looking for a snack option that has a bit of a fruit flavor combined with sweets, or just want to try a new snack, this might be a good one for you. But, if you’re not big on chocolate, nuts, or bananas, steer clear! Pure perfection Speaking of treats in Storybook Circus, there are some yummy 50th Anniversary snacks in the area, including the Jumbo’s Surprise — a mix of Twix and popcorn! Jumbo’s Surprise You can also find the Dumbo Churros, which is a pair of churros rolled in peanut dust. This wasn’t one of our favorite 50th Anniversary treats though. The Dumbo Churro! Want to learn more about Disney’s newest food offerings? Check out our video about the secrets behind Disney World’s newest restaurants! We’re on the lookout for more Disney news, so stay tuned for all the latest updates! What to Eat and Drink at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this frozen treat? Let us know in the comments! The post Snack Alert! 🚨 Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas Are Back in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back with more unexpected news from Disney World! Cinderella Castle We saw lots of Thanksgiving crowds this week this week and Festival of the Holidays debuted in EPCOT too. And of course, there was also some exciting and VERY surprising news! Take a look. Showtimes for Indiana Jones We now have showtimes for the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which has been closed since March 2020 when Disney World closed due to the pandemic. We already knew that this show would be returning on December 19th, but this week showtimes appeared on Disney World’s website. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular On December 19th, Indiana Jones shows are scheduled at 12PM, 1:15PM, 3:15PM, 4:45PM, and 6PM, and there are also showtimes listed through January and part of February. Catch Indiana Jones and Marion and all their famous stunt work soon! Showtimes announced for Indiana Jones! Cast Member Costume Update EPCOT Festival Team Cast Members received a really unique costume change, with new Costume shirts made up of recyclable materials! These shirts are made in part with plastic bottles that would otherwise pollute the ocean. They look so great! So not only are they saving the ocean, these Cast Members are also serving really cute new Costumes! You can catch this Costume change at EPCOT festival booths, like at Festival of the Holidays! Cast Members are wearing recyclable fashion! Sales Paused for Annual Passes This week we learned that sales were paused for most Disney World Annual Passes. This applies to people who want to buy NEW Annual Passes. Annual Pass Out of the four Disney World Annual Passes, only one (the Pixie Pass) is available for purchase at this time. If you’re already a current Passholder, you are still eligible to renew your pass into any of the four pass options. We’ll be watching closely for more updates. Sales were paused for most Disney World Annual Passes! America’s Funniest Home Videos At EPCOT this week we spotted a signs for guests to participate in voting for America’s Funniest Videos! We saw this sign between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions in the World Showcase. AFV Voting We HAVE seen this happen before in the past (after all, The Walt Disney Company owns ABC!) but it was a fun surprise to see this week! It’s always a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for random opportunities like this around Disney World. America’s Funniest Home Videos voting appeared in EPCOT! New Area Opened in EPCOT And in EPCOT near the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind building, some of the construction walls have been pushed back to reveal more walkways and areas! There are still some walls around the building, but there’s a lot more space. It’s open! It’s nice to see some progress with EPCOT construction, and we’re excited to see more changes as Guardians is currently scheduled to open in 2022! We’re finally seeing progress near Guardians of the Galaxy! Unwanted Guests in EPCOT During our visit to the first day of the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, we noticed a particularly rude EPCOT guest that kept trying to steal our food. Look, we know it’s tasty, but back off, bee! Mr. Bee, please get off our snack The AUDACITY. But yes, Disney bees are back, and they’re ready for the Festival of the Holidays. If you see adults screaming in EPCOT, it’s probably because of a bee. Check out more photos of the Disney bees here! And that’s all the unexpected news from Disney World this week! Keep reading DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more! Eight 2022 dates you need to know if you’re a Disney World fan! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, EPCOT, we see you. We may still miss the Cinderella Castle dream lights over in the Magic Kingdom, but Spaceship Earth is saving the day! Now that the holiday season has FULLY arrived in Disney World, let’s talk about the park some serious holiday spirit: EPCOT! Now THIS is gorgeous Between the Festival of the Holidays, the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional, the holiday scavenger hunt featuring Olaf, AND the holiday overlays on two attractions, there is a lot to see and do this winter in EPCOT! But, there’s one ride in particular that you HAVE to see at night! Living with the Land is located in the same building as Soarin’, and the wait times are typically pretty low for this attraction (though they can get longer during the busy holiday period). Don’t let those relatively low wait times fool you, though! This is an informative, relaxing, and FUN attraction — especially during the holidays! The first few scenes we rode through didn’t look any different… We recognize that classic porch! …but we quickly found some festive details when we got closer to the greenhouse! We had seen these details installed in the ride previously, but it was awesome to see them all lit up and in full force. We were greeted with some Christmas lights as we went through the tunnel into the greenhouse. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Oversized Christmas ornaments, colorful little lights in the sand, trees covered in lights…yeah, Living with the Land went ALL out for the holidays! Christmas lights in the sand? YES! What’s that up ahead? A family of adorable snowmen! Only in Disney will you find three happy snowmen that can survive the Florida heat! Hello, friends! Riding this attraction at night made it even better; all the plants are super bright and illuminated! Lights make everything better Mickey’s got a red nose and antlers, and we’re obsessed. LOVE! As we rode past the eggplant trees, we were blown away by the tiny lights covering the branches. It’s a simple little detail, but it makes the attraction so special! These should stay on year-round, just saying As you can see, there are lights EVERYWHERE! They really add a festive feeling to the attraction. More red and green lights Over in the biotechnology lab, the scientists hung their stockings with care, and even decorated with some larger-than-life snowflakes! Snowflakes in Florida? Only in The Land pavilion! It’s safe to say we had an amazing time riding through Living with the Land at night with the holiday overlay. Seriously, how can a Christmas tree made out of chemistry flasks not make you smile? We the holiday overlay While you can see some these decorations on the ride during the day, riding it at night is a totally different experience and one we think you shouldn’t miss out on! The next time you’re in the park, try to make some time to visit this attraction once it gets dark. We hope you enjoyed a little peek at this adorable Christmas overlay. =In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news! Forget No Bones, It’s a FIGMENT HOLIDAY SWEATER DAY in EPCOT 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 is your favorite holiday overlay in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Disney World Ride You've GOT to Visit at NIGHT Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Is it just us, or did Black Friday come and go faster than Lightning McQueen? If you still have some holiday shopping left to do, there’s still time to save on Disney gifts! It’s almost time for Christmas! Disney merchandise can be expensive, so you’ll want to take advantage of this Disney sale while you still can! The Black Friday deal on shopDisney has been extended through today only! You can take up to 40% off Disney toys, games, and more when you use the code “MAGIC” to get 20% off at checkout. If you need some ideas, here are a few items you can grab while they are on sale. ©Disney Did you know that Walt Disney himself loved trains? There’s something magical about a holiday train, and this Walt’s Holiday Lodge Train Set is simply adorable! Whether you place it under your Christmas tree or stretch it out across your table, this little train will ring in the holiday season with a little touch of Disney! ©Disney If you were on the fence about purchasing a train set this year, maybe this will help you out: the train costs $149.99 full price and is already on sale for $139.99. With the extra 20% discount (use code “MAGIC”) you can get it for $111.99! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends – Walt’s Holiday Lodge Train Set Do you know a Frozen fan? Elsa is wearing her elegant white dress in shopDisney’s Frozen 2 Classic Elsa Doll. ©Disney You can buy this Elsa doll on sale for $15 during shopDisney’s Black Friday sale, normally $19.99. Add on the 20% savings and she can be yours for just $12. Click here to purchase the Elsa Classic Doll There are SO many other items available right now you can snag for a pretty great deal! Check off your list of gifts early this year (and do it for less!) so that come December you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the season! Click here to shop the Disney Black Friday deal! In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news, updates, reviews, and more! Click Here to See The Most Ridiculous Things to Ever Happen at Disney World Hotels! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you buying this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post Act Fast: There's Still Time to SAVE BIG on the Perfect Disney Gift! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you’re in Disney World, there are LOTS of different delicious things to eat and it’s easy to just walk up to a spot, pay for your food, and devour it. Time to Eat! At home, the food options can seem a little bit less exciting at times since (1) you’re not eating it in the Most Magical Place on Earth; and (2) you have to do the cooking. If you’re looking to jazz up your holiday table this year and struggling to find any ideas, allow us to provide you with some magical inspiration. Here are 10 recipes from EPCOT’s many festivals (some recipes from the past and others from the present) that NEED to be on your holiday table! Breakfast 1 — Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream Maybe you’ve got lunch or dinner all set, but are struggling with an idea for breakfast. That’s where this recipes for some DELICIOUS Belgian Waffles from EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival comes in! Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream Note: Recipe serves 4 (makes 8 4×4-inch waffles) Ingredients To Make the Belgian Waffles: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon dry active yeast 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons beer 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 stick butter, melted For the Berry Compote: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon red wine 1/2 cup apple, orange, or cranberry juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh raspberries Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream | 2016 Directions For the Belgian Waffles: Sift flour into a large bowl. Add sugar and yeast. Create a well in the center of mixture. Add water, milk, beer, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is just blended. (Don’t worry if there are lumps; they will dissolve as the batter rests overnight.) Add melted butter, and stir until just incorporated. Refrigerate batter overnight. Bring mixture to room temperature. Ladle waffle batter into a Belgian waffle maker; cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Serve warm with berry compote and whipped cream Making the Berry Compote: Combine cornstarch and red wine in a small bowl, stirring until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside. Combine fruit juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch mixture, blueberries, and blackberries. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until berries are softened and mixture is thickened. Add strawberries, stirring to combine. Remove from heat, and gently fold in raspberries. Serve warm over Belgian waffles. Sides & Sauces 2 — Le Cellier’s White Truffle Butter Sauce You may have got the meats all figured out for your meal, but why not make them a bit more exciting with a White Truffle Butter Sauce?! At Le Cellier, you’ll generally find this sauce drizzled over the Le Cellier Filet Mignon. It is also generally served over the steak at the Canada Booth during the Food & Wine Festival. Now, you can make it for whatever you’ll be serving at home! Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce Ingredients 1 shallot, sliced, and olive oil to coat 1 cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 ounce truffle oil 1/4 cup butter, cubed Juice of 1 lemon kosher salt to taste pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chives, minced fine Directions Sauté shallots in the olive oil until translucent. Add wine and reduce by 90 percent. Add the cream and reduce by 75 percent. Remove from heat and whip in the butter and truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice to taste. Strain. Stir in chives and keep warm. 3 — Grilled Street Corn You’ve probably had corn casserole or sweet corn as a side in various forms, but you could make this holiday season a bit more unique with some Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread! This dish has been served at the Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE Foods booth in the past during EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and now you can make it at home! Grilled Street Corn on the Cob Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll need… Grilled Street Corn Recipe …and how to make this dish! Grilled Street Corn Recipe Let us know if you try this recipe at home! Click here to see 11 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival recipes you can totally make at home! 4 — Ricotta and Zucchini Rustic Tomato Sauce Now we’re throwing it back to 2016, when the crew from The Chew offered a custom menu during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. That year, one of our favorite dishes was The Chew’s Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce. The vegetarian dish had some lovely fresh flavors. This could be a great side/main dish to have ready for those in the family who won’t be eating any meat. Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce Note: Recipe serves 6 Ingredients: For the Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon chili flakes 2 zucchini, grated, excess liquid squeezed out 2 cups ricotta 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pound pasta sheets Fresh basil, for garnish Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste Semolina For the Tomato Sauce: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup roughly torn basil leaves The Chew Collective Booth | 2016 Instructions: For the Ravioli: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium hat. Add onion and chili flakes and season with salt, then cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, add zucchini to a large bowl with the ricotta and Parmigiano. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in sautéed onion mixture. Lay out a sheet of pasta, working one at a time, and cut sheet into 3-inch squares. Place 1/2 tablespoon of filling in the center of each square. Wet edges of pasta with warm water, then fold in half to form rectangles (or love letters). Press edges to seal. Put finished ravioli on a cookie sheet sprinkled with semolina. To serve, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ravioli for 4-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to tomato sauce and toss to coat. Top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a drizzle of olive oil; toss again. Plate, then top with additional cheese and fresh basil. For the Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt, then add garlic to the pan. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and cook down, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and finish by adding torn basil. 5 — Spanakopita This next recipe comes from our friends over at AllEars.net. You can often find some tasty, creamy, flaky, and delicious Spanakopita being served at the Greece booth in EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. Here’s how you can make it at home (p.s. this is another great one for those who don’t eat meat). Spanakopita Note: Recipe makes 6 Servings Ingredients 3 TB olive oil 1 Large onion, finely chopped 2 Garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 Cup ricotta cheese 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup thinly slice green onions 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste 8 sheets phyllo dough 1/4 cup olive oil Spanakopita Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the chopped onion and garlic until soft but not browned. Stir in spinach and cook until all the water from the spinach has evaporated, about four minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta and feta. Stir in cooled spinach mixture, the green onions and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baked baking pan, place another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with olive oil. Repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The phyllo dough will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging phyllo over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Fold overhanging phyllo into pan and brush with a final coat of oil. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve warm. 6 — Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup One of the most popular soups in Disney World is the Candian Cheddar Cheese Soup from Le Cellier. If you can’t get a reservation at Le Cellier, the next best thing is to stop by the Canada booth during the Food & Wine Festival to grab their Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup! If you’re craving a thick, creamy, delicious soup this is just the thing for you. Soup Time! Note: Technically, this is the recipe for the version in Le Cellier. Recipe serves 10. Ingredients: 1/2 pound of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken stock 4 cups milk 1 pound white cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup warm Canadian golden lager or any pale lager-style beer Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish Recipe: In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, start to cook bacon. Make sure to stir it over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until it’s lightly browned. Add red onion, celery, and butter. Sauté until the onion has softened for about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook your ingredients, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil after the milk is added. Remove you soup from the heat and add cheese, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in warm beer. If the soup is too thick, thin with some warm milk. Garnish your with chopped scallions or chives and serve! Main Courses 7 — Shrimp and Grits You’ve made the turkey, you’ve eaten the ham, so maybe it’s time for a NEW main dish (or option) at the holiday table this year. If you’re looking to balance some of those heavier meats with a seafood option, try the Shrimp and Grits from EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival. This recipe is for the one that was previously served at the Florida Fresh booth. Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish | Photo from 2020 Flower and Garden Festival Here’s a list of ingredients. And here’s more ingredients and your beginning instructions. Shrimp and Grits Recipe Then it’s time to bring it home and finish up the remaining steps. Shrimp and Grits Recipe 8 — Beef Bourguignon If you’re looking to add some beef to your holiday table, may we suggest the oh-so-comforting Beef Bourguignon? This tasty dish has been served at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays in the Yukon Holiday Kitchen (though it has seen some modifications there over the years). If you’re looking for something that’ll just instantly make you feel warm, fuzzy, and homey — this might be it! Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes Note: Recipe serves 6 Ingredients Beef Bourguignon: 1 tablespoon butter 6 ounces smoked bacon, diced 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, or stew meat Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large white onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 pound crimini mushrooms, quartered 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons flour 3 cups red wine (Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Chianti) 2 cups beef broth 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 12 small fresh or frozen pearl onions, peeled 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, divided Crushed Red Skinned Potatoes: 1 tablespoon salt, plus more, to taste 3 pounds red-skinned potatoes, washed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar White pepper, to taste Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes Instructions For Beef Bourguignon: Heat butter and bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until bacon is brown and beginning to crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in Dutch oven with butter and bacon fat, 1-2 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and mushrooms and sauté for 6 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in rosemary and thyme. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes, until paste begins to caramelize, but does not burn. Return beef and bacon to pan. Add flour and stir constantly for 5 minutes. Add wine, beef broth, and vinegar and stir to deglaze pot. Add pearl onions and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender and sauce is thickened. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve. For Red Skinned Crushed Potatoes: Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the potatoes and boil for 10-15 minutes, until soft. Drain potatoes. Return potatoes to pot and mash with a hand masher or electric mixer until just broken. Add butter, sour cream, vinegar, and mash until potatoes are mashed, but still lumpy. Season with additional salt and white pepper, to taste. To Serve: Divide potatoes among 6 bowls. Ladle beef bourguignon on top of potatoes and garnish with remaining chopped parsley. Desserts 9 — Apple Strudel Finally, we end our list with a few dessert ideas to add some excitement to the very end of your meal. Up first we have the yummy Apple Strudel that has been a staple of the Germany Pavilion at the Food & Wine Festival for years. Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce Ingredients 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup raisins 4 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons plain bread crumbs 8 ounces phyllo dough, thawed (about 20 sheets) 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup heavy cream, slightly whipped, optional Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently mix apples, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside. Toast bread crumbs in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Place a kitchen towel on a large work surface. Spread one sheet of phyllo dough on the kitchen towel and lightly brush the entire surface with melted butter. Layer another sheet on top, butter, and continue the process until all sheets are stacked. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs along the longest side of the top sheet of buttered phyllo dough. Spread apple mixture on top of the bread crumbs. Roll the strudel, jelly-roll fashion, using the towel to help shape the dough, starting from the apple mixture side to the opposite end. While rolling, make sure that apples do not spill from the ends. Place seam side down on baking sheet and brush with remaining melted butter. Using a large spatula, place strudel on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. Let cool at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. Slice strudel with a serrated knife into 6 portions; top with whipped cream, if desired. 10 — Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Ganache Finally, we end with the Warm Chocolate Lava Cake that has been served at the Ireland booth at the Food & Wine Festival in the past (though in recent years the booth has been serving up something different with a chocolate pudding cake topped with an Irish Cream Liqueur Custard). Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache | 2012 Note: Recipe serves 6 Ingredients For the Chocolate Lava Cake: 8 1-ounce semisweet chocolate squares, chopped, or 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 sticks butter 5 egg yolks 4 whole eggs 3/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour For the Ganache: 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream 4 ounces milk chocolate Directions To Make the Chocolate Lava Cake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter sides of 6 individual (3/4 cup) ramekins. Lightly coat with sugar, shake out excess. Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from over water and cool 10 minutes. Beat egg yolks and whole eggs together in a large bowl; add sugar and beat until thick and light, about 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate mixture. Sift flour, then fold into batter, mixing until smooth. Divide batter among prepared cups, filling 3/4 full. Place on a baking sheet and bake about 25 minutes or until sides of cake are set and middle is still soft. Do not overbake. Using a small knife, cut around sides of cake to loosen. Invert onto plates and drizzle with ganache. To Make the Ganache: Stir together cream and Baileys in a small saucepan over medium heat. Just before boiling point, remove from heat and stir in milk chocolate. Cook’s Notes: You can also use muffin tins; recipe makes 12. Bake for 15 minutes or until set and middle is still soft. Click here to see 10 of our favorite Food & Wine Festival Recipes! And that’s our list of festival recipes to try at home. We hope this gives you a bit of food inspiration for your next holiday meal! Stay tuned for more Disney news, tips, and recipes too! Click here to see ALL of our Disney recipes! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! 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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 of these recipes would you want to try? Tell us in the comments! 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It’s been a big week for Disney news! Magic Kingdom Sales for many Disney World Annual Passes have been paused, we’ve got updates about the return of Fantasmic! and other entertainment offerings, and MORE! Want to make sure you’ve got all the latest Disney updates so you can be best prepared for your upcoming trips? Then you’re in the right place! Check out our DFB video below about ALL of the latest Disney news! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Be sure to check back with us for more Disney news! Click here to see news about some travel restrictions being put in place in the U.S. 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 piece of news from this week surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB VIDEO: Latest Disney News: Annual Pass Sales Paused, Shows & Parades Return, MagicBand Comes to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish is the latest addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet and is set to make its maiden voyage in Summer 2022. ©Disney We’ve shared updates about the food you’ll find on the ship, the entertainment that will be available, and more. But, just what stage is the ship in right now? Recently, Disney shared a big construction update! In the past, we’ve seen construction on the hull and bridge of the ship, which changed the Disney Wish from a rectangular box to something more boat-like. © Disney In their latest status update, Disney shared that all of the blocks of the Disney Wish have been brought together in the last few months at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany! Back in July, the iconic red funnels were added to the ship. ©Disney Then, in August, the final major block was added. Disney has shared that the ship’s exterior is nearly complete from a construction point of view! ©Disney Finally, the stern filigree (that sign on the back with the name of the ship on it) has also been completed! The images below are a preview of what’s to come for the bow filigree. ©Disney We’re very excited to see the Disney Wish when it sets sail in the Summer of 2022! It will be home to Disney World’s first-ever attraction at sea, the Aquamouse! The water coaster will feature two exclusive Mickey Mouse cartoons called “Scuba Scramble” and “Swiss Meltdown”, which you’ll only be able to find aboard the Disney Wish. ©Disney The ship will also feature a plethora of exciting dining and lounge experiences, including ones themed to Frozen, Star Wars, and Marvel, as well as a classy fine dining experience based on Walt Disney himself. The upcoming Frozen dining experience on the Disney Wish! ©Disney Plus, there’s set to be three Broadway-style shows, including Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and an all-new original show starring Minnie Mouse! ©D23 If you want an in-person preview of the new ship, be sure to stop by Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s a big display inside that talks about all of the things coming to the ship. Disney Wish Exhibit at Hollywood Studios We’re on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Learn More About the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney Shares a BIG Construction Update About Their Newest Cruise Ship! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, we filled you in on the BIG problem with Disney World’s Moderate Resorts (“big” being the keyword in that situation!). Today, we’re talking about all things Value Resorts! Disney’s Pop Century Resort As their name implies, Value Resorts can definitely bring a lot of value to your Disney World vacation. But if you go in with the wrong expectations, you will quickly discover some of the MAJOR problems with these hotels. Disney World’s Value Resorts provide tons of, well, VALUE for those looking to save money while still staying on Disney World property. If those on-property perks are important to your family but you want to stretch your vacation dollars as much as possible, you really cannot beat the Value Resorts. Pop Century Resort These hotels (Disney’s All-Star Sports, Movies, and Music Resorts, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort) are going to be your “budget” accommodations, essentially providing you with a place to rest your weary head at the end of a long day in the parks and not a whole lot else. Not as glitzy or glamorous as the Grand Floridian, that’s for sure, but these Value Resort options have their own charm. These work out perfectly for many guests, but we wanted to make you aware of some potential issues you could run into! They Accommodate a LOT of Guests While Disney World’s Moderate Resorts accommodate a lot of guests spread out over a sprawling property, the Value Resorts accommodate a lot of guests…but close together in far fewer buildings. The Value Resorts will certainly feel more crowded than many of the other hotels on Disney World property simply because there are a TON of rooms over a smaller footprint. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort To give you an idea, the five Value Resorts combined have over 9,000 rooms — that’s a lot of people! Art of Animation is the smallest but still has nearly 1,000 rooms (and those family suites can accommodate up to 6 guests!). Art of Animation While these resorts offer a great value in terms of price, you’ll have a LOT of neighbors in close proximity to you. Disney World vacations are pricey, so lots of guests will opt for the hotel that gives them the best bang for their buck. How About a Stay at Pop Century? Because these rooms are at a lower price point, the Value Resorts are often where you’ll find larger travel groups, like the cheerleader teams that compete at ESPN Wide World of Sports. These are extremely hard-working kids, but their daily schedule may not line up exactly with your vacation schedule (they get up pretty early to head off to compete!). Click here to read why you SHOULD consider staying at a Value Resort! Most of the Guest Rooms Are SMALL A disadvantage of the Value Resort is that the rooms are the smallest of all of the Disney resort options. Simply put, the rooms at the Value Resorts are teeny-tiny. This may not be a huge issue if you tend to pack light or you’re only traveling with one or two other people, but families may quickly run out of elbow room once you unpack. Murphy Beds at All-Star Music Family Suite Another “side effect” is that the Value Resort buildings pack A LOT of those tiny rooms into one building. This means you’re closer to your neighbors than at other resorts, and you have more neighbors, as well! Both of these factors can mean rooms in the Value Resorts aren’t as quiet as some of the moderate and deluxe resorts, where guests are more spread out. For this reason, we recommend being prepared with a white noise machine or app on your phone to help muffle out those environmental noises of your neighbors. Full Room at Pop Century Ironically, if you’re looking for MORE space, you may be able to find that at the Value Resorts! Disney’s All-Star Music Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort offer Family Suite accommodations, which sleep up to six guests as opposed to a standard room which only sleeps four. But along with the extra space of these suites, you can expect to fork out some extra bucks. So, keep that in mind when weighing the pros and cons of choosing a room. Click here for a list of things you WON’T find in your Disney World hotel room. There Are Limited Dining Options While every Disney World hotel offers dining options for their guests, you won’t necessarily find the same type of dining options at each resort. The Value Resorts are limited to only one Counter Service dining location across the entire resort. You may be able to also include the hotel’s pool bar if you’re looking for something to munch or sip on while lounging by the pool. Everything Pop On top of the dining options being limited, you will also find that the food available is limited to your standard “food court” menu. You can count on Mickey Waffles for breakfast, Chicken Nuggets for Lunch, and Pizza for dinner. You may find a few exceptions (one of our favorites being the Roxy Counter at All-Star Movies), and there’s certainly nothing wrong with Chicken Nuggets (we love ’em!), just don’t go into lunch expecting anything life-changing. All of the Value Resorts have their own food court, and many of the options are the same across the board, though you may find some unique items here and there. All-Star Movies: World Premiere Food Court All-Star Sports: End Zone Food Court All-Star Music: Intermission Food Court Pop Century: Everything Pop Food Court Art of Animation: Landscape of Flavor Food Court World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort With so many guests staying at these hotels, you may experience some pretty crowded dining halls when it comes time to eat. Dining at your hotel can often be a convenient way to grab some food before you hit up the parks, but when it comes to the Value Resorts, you might be better off snacking in your hotel room and finding better (and perhaps quieter) meal options elsewhere. And don’t pass up the pool bars, these spots usually offer some fun non-alcoholic smoothies or shakes and unique cocktails for a bit of additional vacation sippin’ fun! Click here to read why people HATE specific Disney World hotels. There Are Limited and More Crowded Transportation Options Disney World offers a number of complimentary transportation options to all of their on-property hotel guests, including those staying at the Value Resorts! This is an awesome perk that can save you a ton of money (no need to rent a car or rely on rideshare services), but again, when you consider the sheer volume of guests staying at the Value Resorts, you can potentially run into some issues. Bus stop at All Star Movies Typically, each Value Resort only has one (yep, ONE) bus stop. Remember earlier when we said the Value Resorts all have around 1,000 rooms or MORE? Imagine all of those guests wanting to head to the park at the same time. The line for the bus can get pretty long pretty fast, especially around park open and close times. And unfortunately for guests staying at the All Star Resorts, the bus is going to be your ONLY complimentary transportation option. Plus, depending on how busy the resorts are, your bus loop may include the OTHER All Star Resorts as well! Waiting for the bus at Pop Century Both Pop Century and Art of Animation have the benefit of a Disney Skyliner station, providing guests with quick and easy access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Generation Gap Bridge connects Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century and is also the location of the shared Skyliner Station The tradeoff, however, is that you may find even MORE limited bus service thanks to the Skyliner. If you aren’t interested in this gondola system as a means of transportation, you may have an even harder time dealing with the buses. Did you hear Disney’s Magical Express service is ending soon? Here’s how else to get from Orlando International Airport to Disney World! Limited Amenities The word of the day is definitely “limited.” The Value Resorts offer your basic hotel amenities, with pools, playground areas, some dining, etc. The value resorts do come with some fun-themed pools! Plenty of Disney World guests don’t need those added amenities like gyms, spas, or other recreation options, because you’re spending so much time in the theme parks! In those situations, it probably doesn’t make any sense to dish out extra dollars to stay at a Deluxe Resort if you don’t plan on using their higher-end amenities. Big Blue Pool If you’re looking to spend more time at your hotel, you may find that the Value Resorts don’t offer much more than a place to sleep at night. Just keep in mind, however, that if you do plan on taking a day off from the theme parks, you may miss some of the added amenities and perks that come with staying at a Deluxe or even a Moderate Resort. Click here for a list of what’s included when you stay on-property at a Disney World hotel. There are certainly some major pros when staying at a Value Resort, the big one being that you’re saving a ton of cash. That can wind up in your family being able to stay at Disney World even LONGER (and who doesn’t love that?). Just keep in mind that you ARE trading certain amenities and, well, luxuries by choosing to stay at a Value Resort. As long as you go in with your expectations where they should be, you may find that your family actually prefers to stay at a Value Resort! If you go in with your expectations too high, however, you may wind up being extremely disappointed. 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 stayed at one of Disney World’s Value Resorts? Let us know in the comments! The post The BIG Problem With Disney World’s Value Resorts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do us a favor? Read the title of this post again. There are two important things in there we don’t want you to miss. It’s too easy to get lost in a crowd like this . . . Did you do it? Good. The first thing we want you to notice is how we said “when a kid gets lost” and not “if a kid gets lost.” The fact is, kids get lost in Disney World every single day. The second thing we want you to notice is… …we said “Don’t Panic.” That is the number one step for relocating a lost kiddo. Because a kid gets lost in Disney World every day, the cast members on property are prepared and experienced when it comes to reuniting families. If you have a child, chances are you’ve experienced that pit-of-dread feeling — in a grocery store, at the mall, or even in Disney World — of your kiddo there one second and gone the next. *If* your kid ever gets lost, these are the actions you need to take. Stay Put When a kid gets lost, it’s easy to slip into that mindset of “I’ve got to go find them.” But when you first notice your kid is no longer walking next to you down Main Street, U.S.A., don’t run off to find them. More than likely, your kid will still be in the nearby vicinity. We’re All in This Together If there’s another adult member in your party, have them go search for them while you keep rooted where you are — or vice-versa. So many people! While you hold down the fort, wave down a cast member (you shouldn’t have to wander too terribly far from where you are to find one — cast members are ready to help around every corner!). Cast Members to the rescue! Calmly explain the situation to the cast member. They’ll be ready to take action immediately. Let’s plan a Disney World trip your kids are going to love together! Click HERE! Trust The Cast Members It’s easy for us to say “Don’t panic,” but we understand it’s difficult to put into practice. If a little panic bubbles over, it’s normal. Losing your kid is a stressful situation and no one’s going to blame you for getting upset. Just don’t take your frustrations out on the cast members. Cast Members in Fantasyland These cast members are going to do the best job possible to locate your kid. If they’re asking you questions, don’t be short with them. Breathe, focus, and work with the cast member, not against them. This might seem obvious now, but when you’re in the heat-of-the-moment and your whole heart is worried sick, that reminder to still be kind despite it all is good to keep in mind. Stay still! When you tell a cast member about your missing kid, they will notify their supervisor and security ASAP. They’ll ask you for a recent picture and to list off some defining characteristics (ie: height, age, what they’re wearing, hair color, etc.). As soon as you give them enough details to go off of, the cast member will report the missing kid’s description to the central communication center so all cast members can be on the lookout. A Cast Member at Wilderness Lodge When a cast member finds a child, they’ll escort them to either the park’s Baby Care Center (if they’re under 10 years old) or Guest Relations (if they’re over 10 years old). Cast Member Cast members are trained to keep kids calm during this stressful situation. first of all, they usually tell your child that their PARENTS got lost, not the kiddo (talk about diffusing the situation!). Then they’ll ask them the important details first (“When did you last see your mom/dad/guardian?” “What does your mom/dad/guardian look like?”), and then they’ll ask some fun questions to keep them from panicking. (“Who’s your favorite Disney character?” “What rides have you ridden today?”) Oops — we didn’t realize THESE Disney World rides would freak kids out! Know The Baby Care Center/Guest Relations Locations Don’t know where the Baby Care Centers and Guest Relations Locations are in Disney World? Don’t sweat it! A cast member will guide you to the correct place once your kiddo has been tracked down. Magic Kingdom But, if it makes you more comfortable knowing where they are ahead of time, we’ve got you covered. Magic Kingdom: Guest Relations is located at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A., and at the Guest Relations Window. (The Guest Relations Windows will all be located at the main entrances of each of the parks.) The Baby Care Center is also off Main Street, U.S.A. between Casey’s Corner and The Crystal Palace. EPCOT: EPCOT has 3 Guest Relations locations — the first is at the Guest Relations Window at the entrance, the second is at the lobby of Innoventions East, and the third is at the International Gateway (between the France and United Kingdom pavilions.) The Baby Care Center is in the Odyssey Plaza between Showcase Plaza and Test Track. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Guest Relations is located at the Guest Relations Window at the entrance and directly to the left after you enter the park. The Baby Care Center is in the same building as Guest Relations! So just head to the front of the park and you’re golden. Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Guest Relations in Animal Kingdom is at the Guest Relations Window at the entrance and, just like Hollywood Studios, directly to the left after you enter the park. The Baby Care Center is on Discovery Island in a building to the left of The Tree of Life. Check out the BEST Disney World rides for toddlers HERE! Plan Ahead No, we don’t mean “plan to lose your kid ahead of time.” That’d be terrible. We hope NONE of you ever have to go through the panic of not knowing where your kiddo has run off to in Disney World, no matter how brief of a time it may be. Crowds at Batuu Marketplace What we really mean is plan ahead to help prevent an accident like this from taking place with these 6 tips: 1. Wear BRIGHT clothes! It’s easier to spot your kid (or any of the members in your party, for that matter) if they’re wearing something neon or eye-catching. Neon pinks, yellows, and greens are attention-grabbing and easy to spot in a crowd! 2. Quiz your kiddos to make sure they know your cell phone number. That way, if your kiddo gets lost and finds a cast member, they can give the cast member your number and get in contact with you immediately. That’s one LARGE phone! 3. Give your kid a tattoo phone number on their wrist if they’re too young to memorize it. You can find them for $5 on Amazon.com! ©Amazon 4. Create a game plan. Give your kid an easy-to-find spot in the park that they can go to and wait if they can’t find you. (ie: “If we ever get separated, meet me at the back of Cinderella Castle, next to the carousel!”) The backside of Cinderella Castle 5. Show your kid how to identify a cast member. Namely, point out the oval shape of the name tags they wear. That way, your kid will know they’re approaching someone trustworthy and not just a complete stranger. ©Disney 6. Take a picture of your kiddo at the beginning of each day so you always have the most updated photo with their most recent outfit/hairdo/etc. on-hand. Say cheese!! Let’s think back to the title again. “When A Kid Gets Lost” doesn’t mean your kiddo will be one of the dozens of kids who accidentally get separated from their parents during their day at Disney. But if they are, don’t panic. There aren’t just ways to prevent this because, sometimes, you can’t. But there are *definitely* ways to get reconnected a give your aching heart that sigh of relief — and the Disney team will help you every step of the way. Don’t stop preparing for your Disney World vacation now! Read about the 13 things you need to know before you go to Disney World with kids HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever lost a child at Disney world? Any tips you want to share? The post Don't Panic! This Is What Happens When A Kid Gets LOST In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been quite the week when it comes to Disney news! Crowds on Main Street We’ve got important updates for those hoping to become Disney World Annual Passholders, news about the return of some fan-favorite shows, and much more! Check out all of the biggest Disney news you might have missed right here. 1 — EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays Has Begun! Today, November 26th, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays officially started! Festival of the Holidays During the festival, you can eat all kinds of delicious treats… Donut Box Menu …go on a scavenger hunt to find Olaf… Olaf! …check out all kinds of merchandise, enjoy the awesome entertainment… Festival of the Holidays …and more! Banner We’re making our way through everything the Festival has to offer, so be sure to check back with us for all the latest details. Click here to see all of our reviews of the Festival of the Holidays booths! Tonight, EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional also returns to the park with celebrity narrators and the Candlelight Processional dining package. Candlelight Processional Stay tuned for more Festival of the Holidays updates! Click here to see all of the Candlelight Processional narrators! 2 — Fantasmic is Returning, a New Stage Show, and MORE This past week also brought us some HUGE news courtesy of Destination D23. During the event, Disney announced that Fantasmic! is coming back with some new additions... It’s coming back! …the Festival of Fantasy parade is coming back to Magic Kingdom soon… Festival of Fantasy is Coming Back! …there will be an updated stage show coming soon to Magic Kingdom… Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire …Fantasmic! and World of Color are returning to Disneyland Resort, and MUCH more! So much was announced during the Destination D23 event. Check out more news by clicking on the links below: See the lineup for D23 events in 2022 The Disney Wish cruise ship is getting 2 NEW stage shows We got concept art for a NEW restaurant coming to EPCOT We got some BIG updates on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Disney shared a sneak peek at the lightsaber training experience on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser We got a look at park map CROCS!? and SO. MUCH. MORE Click here to see the 13 biggest Disney news bombs you missed from Destination D23! 3 — Sales PAUSED for Most Annual Passes in Disney World & More Ticket Updates This week has also been a big one when it comes to Annual Passes. In Disney World, sales for most annual passes have now been PAUSED. At the moment, there is only 1 type of Annual Pass (the Pixie Dust Pass) that is available to purchase. ©Disney All other Annual Passes are not available to buy right now. How does this pause affect current passholders? Click here to find out. In addition to pausing most Annual Pass sales, Disney also announced that regular park tickets may be unavailable to purchase on select dates. ©Disney We noticed that the Disney World calendar now shows select dates where tickets are unavailable to purchase. Click here to see more about this ticket update. In Disneyland, there’s also been a bit of an update. Previously, one type of Magic Key pass had sold out. Now, both the Dream and Believe Magic Key passes have sold out. 4 — Big Genie+ Change If you’re planning to visit Disney World soon and are thinking about using Genie+ (the new paid FastPass+ replacement service), there are a lot of things to know about. You can check out our guide to buying Genie+ here, and see how to purchase Individual Attraction Selections (pay-per-ride selections) here. Look for These “Enter Here” Signs We’ve been testing out the program repeatedly and recently we found that Disney made an important change when it comes to “stacking” Genie+ selections (specifically, they changed one part of the system that used to let guests make 2 or more Genie+ selections throughout the day). Things with Genie+ can get a bit complicated, so click here to read our full explanation of the change. See more about this Genie+ change here! 5 — Black Friday Deals! Black Friday deals have been going on for a little while now, but now that Black Friday has officially arrived, there are even MORE ways to save! ©Disney From deals on toys to clothing, you could get all of your holiday shopping out of the way EARLY and save some big bucks if you take advantage of these deals. Check out our ultimate guide to Black Friday Disney sales! Of course, more Disney news was also shared this week. Click on the links below to learn more: More character meet-and-greets are back in Disney World See the 2 days you’ll want to be glued to your TV How you ride Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland has changed See the FULL lineup for the Broadway Concert series returning to the 2022 Festival of the Arts We found the cheapest way to go to Disney World (sort-of!) What Have You Been Up to Mickey? Showtimes have been announced for the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Advance booking is now available for La Crêperie de Paris in EPCOT We have an important update on the POG juice saga See all of the holiday treats and entertainment coming to Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District The Jingle Bell sipper is BACK in Disney World! That’s it for Disney news for this week. Check back with us for all the latest updates! Click here to read about more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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We had a great day eating and drinking our way around the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays This year’s festival runs from November 26th through December 30th and has 14 food booths to try out. We spent our day getting our snack on at ALL of the booths and we have some OPINIONS. That’s right! We made it through EVERY. SINGLE. FESTIVAL MENU. available in EPCOT today. Now that we’ve tried everything we can though, we’re putting our festival expertise to use and bringing you the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! News Bests! We tried most of these items for the first time EVER at this year’s festival and they wowed us enough to make our list of bests! Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone at Refreshment Port Our first new best comes from Refreshment Port, right at the start of World Showcase. This spot is serving up the Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone for $5.25 and it is a REAL. WINNER. Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone The soft serve was FABULOUS. It had a very strong cinnamon flavor and we could certainly recognize it as coquito. This was a standout for us from the very beginning of the day. We didn’t doubt for a second that it would land as one of our bests! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of Refreshment Port! Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail at Refreshment Port Yep, Refreshment Port brought us TWO Best of the Fest picks! Killin’ it! We were WOWED by the Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail for $11 — and not just because it was served in a plastic Moscow Mule mug. Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail The ginger flavor was definitely the strongest flavor we noticed; in fact, we didn’t pick up on the pumpkin flavor much at all. Still, it’s not overly sweet and you can definitely taste the alcohol — a big plus when you’re dropping $11 on a drink! Want to see more of Refreshment Port? Click here! Mini Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake at Funnel Cake Stand The Funnel Cake Stand in The American Adventure Pavilion often wows us with its seasonal treats, but today’s was a whole ‘nother level. We think we might be in love with the Mini Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake you can find here for $9.50. Mini Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake This treat is a Pumpkin Funnel Cake topped with Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Graham Cracker Crumbles. OMG. This is so good. This was a SUPER delicious treat especially for anyone who loves pumpkin. The fall vibes sent it soaring straight to the top of our eat-again list. To see more of this treat, click here! Grilled Kebabs at Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina Morocco’s booth, Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina has Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli and you can select between Lamb Kefta Kebabs or Harissa Chicken Kebabs. These are available for $5.75 and WOW, were they good. Grilled Kebab with Lamb Kefta The flavors are SO unique and savory with BOTH of these kebabs. Festival of the Holidays tends to be known for sweets, so we were happy to see such an amazing savory option. The meat was perfectly cooked and our only complaint is that we wanted MORE. Click here for our review of this booth! Almond-spiced Cake at Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina And the dessert at this booth is a real winner too! Tangierine Cafe is BRINGING IT. We were big fans of the Almond-spiced Cake with Ginger Mousse, Orange Ganache, and Sesame Tuile for $4.75. Almond-spiced Cake This cake has a very strong almond flavor with slight notes of ginger to complement. The whole treat is brought together by the VERY rich ganache that sits in the middle. It’s a pretty treat and it has unexpected, amazing flavors. Want to see more of Tangierine Cafe? Click here! Returning Bests! These items are BACK and as TASTY as ever, once again landing a spot on our Best of the Fest list! Giant Tostada de Chorizo at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Our first returning item is the Giant Tostada de Chorizo for $9.75. This tostada made our list last year, so it’s gained a spot AGAIN at this fest. We’re so glad it’s back! Giant Tostada de Chorizo 2020 It’s Chorizo served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Purée, Salsa Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Pickled Onion. YUM. This eat is SO good. All of the flavors marry perfectly and it’s a BIG portion. Want to see our FULL REVIEW of the Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen booth? Click here! New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Next on our list is the New Year Celebration Soba for $8. As you might imagine, this combo of Buckwheat Soba Noodles in a Hot Dashi Soup with Shrimp Tempura, Fish Cake, Shiitake Mushrooms and Chopped Green Onion is one of the more unique dishes at the fest. New Year Celebration Soba 2020 But, OMG is it good. You do have to be open to more unorthodox flavors but if you’re into seafood or Asian cuisine, you GOTTA give this one a try! Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of the Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen booth! Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen No surprise here but liquid cheese in a container made of bread has made our best of the fest list…as usual. Just like it has at past festivals, the Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes for $8.25 has won our hearts! Cheese in a bread bowl! Those veggies and potatoes are perfect for dipping and honestly, we have to stop ourselves from sticking a paper straw in the bowl. There’s a reason this has been a favorite for years! It’s cheese and bread…how can you go wrong? Want to read our REVIEW of the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen booth? Click here! Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Another returning favorite is the Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage for $6.25. It’s got a yummy mushroom sauce and it’s a filling portion. Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spaetzle 2020 We are BIG suckers for spaetzle so this dish has definitely roped us in with this one. All the flavors and textures create a DELICIOUS combination in this delightfully savory bite! Looking to check out our REVIEW of the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen booth? Click here! Slow-roasted Turkey at American Holiday Table Of course, we have to give a nod to an absolute classic. Seriously, can you go wrong with Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce? Slow-roasted Turkey This dish makes our list for being an outright holiday staple. It’s nice that you can have so many favorites in one dish, especially if you’re traveling and weren’t able to have it for the holiday. You can pick it up for $5.75. To see more of the American Holiday Table booth, click here! Pastrami on Rye at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen This next one is for you deli fans! L’Chaim! typically has some tasty options and it has brought a returning winner this year. Take a look at the Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard for $5.25. Pastrami on Rye 2020 This is a pretty hearty little sandwich and that combo of classic flavors goes a loooooong way to making this one a favorite. Plus, do you see that hefty serving of meat?! Yes, please. Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of the L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen booth! Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen The France Pavilion is no stranger to iconic frozen cocktails, and this returning fave from Festival of the Holidays past is no exception. Did someone say Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini for $12.50? Yes, yes we did. Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini 2020 Frozen hot chocolate may be an oxymoron but that doesn’t stop this combo of Grey Goose Vanilla, Vodka, and Chocolate Milk from being DELISH every time we have it. Want to see more pics from the Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen booth? Click here! Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port And our final returning favorite is the Turkey Poutine from Refreshment Port. We’re talking French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions all piled high to our delight. Turkey Poutine 2020 If you love loaded fries and Thanksgiving flavors, RUN don’t walk to try this eat for $9. To see more of the Refreshment Port offerings, click here! Kālua Pork at Mele Kalikimaka Over at Mele Kalikimaka, a booth themed to a Hawaiian Christmas, you can find the Kālua Pork with Okinawa Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad for $5.25. Kalua Pork 2020 This booth AND eat debuted at the festival last year and we are SO GLAD they’re back. The pork is just amazing. The texture is tender and all of the ingredients mary for an absolutely delicious plate. Click here for our review of this booth! Haupia at Mele Kalikimaka This booth is also home to the Haupia for $4.50. Coconut lovers and macadamia nut fans alike will really enjoy this dish. We especially like it when this fest is so cookie-heavy otherwise. Haupia: Hawaiian Coconut Pudding 2020 Haupia is a Hawaiian Coconut Pudding with Candied Macadamia Nuts and Coconut. If you like those flavors, it’s worth a stop at this booth to give them a try! Want to see more of Mele Kalikimaka? Click here! BEST Booth of the FEST Alright, now that we’ve gone through ALL of the worthy items, it’s time to take things a step further. We’re revealing our picks for BEST of the booths at the fest. If you’re only visiting a few booths, we say these should be the ones! Bavaria Holiday Kitchen BEST BOOTH GOES TO BAVARIA HOLIDAY KITCHEN! This booth is a tried and true FAVORITE for our team. Yes, liquid cheese in a bread bowl is a trump card — but this booth is ALL-AROUND fab. Bavaria Holiday Kitchen We’re talking the AMAZING bests of Cheese Fondue AND Pork Schnitzel, plus our favorite cookie of the whole Cookie Stroll with the Linzer Cookie. Add an awesome lineup of ciders, wines, and beers; and it’s no wonder this spot takes the crown. Click here to see the FULL REVIEW of BOOTH! Runners-Up for Best Booth of the Fest Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina Of course, we’ve got to give some love to our runners-up. Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina is an often overlooked booth in the Morocco Pavilion, but at this fest, it came out SWINGING! Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina Spread Two of the new items on this menu made it to our bests list. The flavors were complex and delicious and this booth had winners on BOTH the sweet and savory sides. We had to give it some love! Want to see our FULL REVIEW of Tangierine Cafe? Click here! Mele Kalikimaka Last year, Mele Kalikimaka made it all the way to our runners-up section as a NEW booth. The menu didn’t change too much this year, so we’re bestowing the same honor! Mele Kalikimaka Booth Items 2020 Unique flavors grace the food options AND the drink options so you’re sure to get an interesting bite. Whoever said tropical flavors can’t be Christmas-y? This booth is worth a stop for those looking to try something a little different from the holiday classics available around the fest. Want to see our FULL REVIEW of Mele Kalikimaka? Click here! Honorable Mention Though not TECHNICALLY a booth, we had to give a shoutout to one of the additional locations serving up festival eats! Refreshment Port Refreshment Port is a quick-service location that serves up a few limited-time eats for the festival. This spot deserves a stop if the menu sounds interesting! It had two new bests AND a returning best! Refreshment Port Festival Eats Whether you opt to try the Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail, the Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone, or the Turkey Poutine; you have a good chance of coming away happy. Click here for our Refreshment Port review! Best of the Fest for Kids Now let’s talk about the best option for kiddos! Cookie Stroll We have to say, Festival of the Holiday’s progressive offering, the Cookie Stroll, is GREAT for kids. Basically, you buy 5 cookies from the different Holiday Kitchens, and when you’ve collected 5 stamps you can head to the Holiday Sweets & Treats Holiday Kitchen to snag your FREE prize. Cookie Stroll Kids will LOVE the game aspect of this activity and the free cookie AND ice cream sundae at the end, so it’s a great option for the fam! Festival of the Holidays Sundae Plus, you can split the cookies so they don’t get to be too much. Some of our favorite cookies this year were the Chocolate Crinkle and the Linzer Cookie! Want to see more of the Cookie Stroll? Click here! Best Plant-Based Item of the Fest We’ve got a winner for those who don’t eat meat too! Black and White Cookie at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Now, it’s important to note: Festival of the Holidays is NOT the best fest for plant-based eaters. There are only a handful of options across ALLLL the booths, but we did find a winner for plant-based eaters! Black and White Cookie The Black and White Cookie for $2.50 at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen was delicious! In fact, our reporter liked it better than many of the NOT plant-based cookies. Bonus! It’s a part of the Cookie Stroll! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of L’Chaim! Instagram Winners It’s true, we tasted some SERIOUSLY amazing flavors today, but some of these eats and sips had some seriously good looks too. A few years back, we introduced the most Instagrammable item of the Fest to give some love to the PRETTIEST items with the best presentation or “wow” factor, even if they may not taste that great. Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie at Holiday Hearth Desserts Honestly, we weren’t wowed by the presentation of many of the eats at this fest, but we DID find a returning eat that’s pretty eye-catching. The Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie can be found at Holiday Hearth Desserts for $5.50. Spaceship Earth Cookie This cookie was eye-catching last year because of some…questionable toppings. This year, the cookie gives us Spaceship Earth vibes and has a cleaner design, perfect for holding up with Spaceship Earth in the background! Plus, it’s a tasty bite for caramel lovers. Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of BOOTH! Coconut-Pineapple Cake at Refreshment Outpost And we’ve got another Instagram winner! The Coconut-Pineapple Cake topped with Dole Whip Pineapple is available for $5 at Refreshment Outpost. This treat is tasty! It’s just not the most exciting since we do get to have Dole Whip a LOT in Disney World. Coconut Pineapple Cake with DOLE Whip But, there’s just something so appealing about a spiral of Dole Whip reaching towards the sky. SO appealing, you might say, that you just want to put a pic of it on your Instagram. Click here for our review of this treat! Worst of the Fest Well, they can’t all be winners and this year’s fest had a particularly notable worst. BEES. Yes, you read that right! Our WORST of the fest item at Festival of the Holidays is BEES. We get it, there’s a lot of sugar to attract these stinging little guys to EPCOT around this time but OMG, there were so many bees (and even some wasps!). Mr. Bee, please get off our snack We caught pictures of bees crawling ALL OVER a lot of our festival eats and drinks. Let’s just say, that wasn’t the garnish we were expecting on our snacks and we were NOT fans. Want to see more bee pics? Click here! Phew! It just might be time for a food-fueled nap! We love us an EPCOT festival and EPCOT Festival of the Holidays certainly put us in a jolly mood. This festival is sticking around for a few weeks so we’ll have more chances to grab seconds (and thirds!) of all our favorites. Click here to see REVIEWS of ALL of the 2021 Festival of the Holidays Eats! 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 of these bests do YOU want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post BEST of the FEST! What to Eat and Drink at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As part of the 50th Anniversary, all of the Disney World park icons have new nighttime “Beacon of Magic” looks. Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth’s new nighttime lighting is actually a permanent addition to this park icon and it’s GORGEOUS. But, now this nighttime lighting got just a bit better! Today the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays started, bringing all kinds of festive snacks, entertainment, and merchandise to the park. The Candlelight Processional is also back. But now, there’s one MORE reason why you’ll want to visit EPCOT during the holidays (and stay until it gets dark). Candlelight Processional The gorgeous Beacon of Magic lighting of Spaceship Earth now features a new holiday section! So Pretty! During this new section, you’ll hear a bit of festive music and see some stars sparkle and fall down Spaceship Earth (much like snowflakes). You’ll also get to see some gorgeous colors shine across the park icon. WOWZA Anyone getting some candy cane vibes? So Festive! If you’re planning on visiting EPCOT during the holiday season, this is a fun and quick little “show” of sorts that you won’t want to miss. How Beautiful! It truly is a sight to see. Catch it on a cool night with some hot chocolate in hand and you’ll really get into the holiday spirit. Note that from what we’ve seen it seems this lighting sequence and the regular “Beacon of Magic” one seem to rotate or alternate. So Gorgeous See the new holiday look in action below! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about the holiday season in Disney World and we’ll share all of that with you. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see all about our time at the 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 holiday look? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The Spaceship Earth Lights Just Got Even BETTER in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re at the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and it’s a holly jolly blast! Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen There’s so much to check out at this year’s fest, from holiday decorations to merchandise to delicious eats. And next up, we’re heading to Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen in the France Pavilion! This booth is filled with traditional holiday eats from France, in addition to wine and specialty cocktails. We’ve got quite the list of things to try, so let’s dive right in! Menu The menu features everything from salmon to turkey to chocolate desserts. Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen Menu Those item descriptions are making our mouths water already! Food Let’s nosh! First, we’ve got the Napoléon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche. This item is returning from 2017 and is made from smoked salmon napoleon with layers of smoked salmon, dill mousse, and crème fraîche mousse served in brioche. You can get it for $8.50. Smoked Salmon Napoleon in a Dill Brioche Next up, we’re trying out the Dinde Forestière, Patates Douces Rôties. This eat is not ENTIRELY new to the France booth, but it has different ingredients this time around. This year, it’s made of turkey with bacon, mushrooms, and onions in a mustard cream sauce served with roasted sweet potatoes. Last year, the potatoes were puffed potatoes. This dish is $7.25. Dinde Forestiere Patates Douces Roties The turkey was…okay, but it was cold when we ate it (which might have been our fault because we didn’t eat it right away). There was a little bit of dark meat on the bottom, but it was mostly white meat. The pearl onions on the bottom were yummy! We also liked the sweet potatoes, which is the change in this item from last year. Here’s the thing, though — this didn’t blow us away, although it did feel like a holiday meal. We liked the sweet potatoes! And finally, it wouldn’t be Le Marche de Noel without a little bit of holiday chocolate! This year you can order the Bûche de Noël Chocolat Blanc, Framboise for $6.25. It’s made of a chocolate Christmas log with a chocolate biscuit, white chocolate mousse, raspberry cream, and chocolate fudge coating. WOAH! Last year’s Buche de Noël was with made with caramel, so how does this new version compare? Well, to start with, it’s certainly pretty to look at! It’s certainly pretty! This dessert is RICH, and almost too much so (but we have been eating ALL DAY). We also found the chocolate biscuit inside REALLY dry, but there’s still a ton of sweetness in the layers with the mousse and chocolate. Again, we wanted to be blown away because we usually LOVE the France offerings, but this reminded us of a Little Debbie Swiss Log with raspberry filling. Layers That’s not NECESSARILY a bad thing, and if you like chocolate and raspberry, you’ll like this. But the frosting is SO rich and none of the other flavors really balance that out. Beverages The drinks here include a Cabernet Sauvignon for $6.50, a Rosé Sparkling Wine for $12.50, and a Cranberry Mimosa. The mimosa is made with sparkling wine with orange juice and cranberry syrup, all for $9.75. We had high hopes for this drink, but it’s a typical mimosa with a bit of extra fruitiness. It’s fine…REALLY, it’s fine, but you can tell they used cranberry syrup instead of juice and it’s a little TOO sweet. Cranberry Mimosa We’re big fans of the Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini made with vanilla vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream. It’s $12.50and made our best of the fest list last year! Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini No matter what you order, there are options for all kinds of palettes here! Overall When it comes to booths at EPCOT festivals, we can usually count on France to blow us away. Although everything was okay, that’s just it — we expected more than okay. We expected best of the fest, but this year, the France booth underdelivered. However we were still a fan of the Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini, so the booth is worth a visit for that alone! That’s everything for now, but stay tuned to DFB for more updates from the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays as we taste our way around the world! Click Here to See All the Festival of the Holidays Menus! 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 would you order? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: The One EPCOT Country We Can Always Count On Let Us Down Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re having the BEST time at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays today! Festival of Holidays Banner We’ve tried a bunch of food, watched some phenomenal entertainment, shopped the new merchandise, and now we’re in need of a caffeine boost. What better solution than to check out the festival offerings at Joffrey’s?! While some festivals offer multiple options at Joffrey’s coffee carts around the park, this year’s Festival of the Holidays is only serving up one special drink, and you can find it at every Joffrey’s stand in EPCOT (although not all of the Joffrey’s carts in EPCOT were open today for the Festival of Holidays). Say hello to the Carolers’ Cold Brew! Caroler’s Cold Brew The Carolers’ Cold Brew is $6.39 and made from Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew with brown butter toffee, Swiss chocolate syrup, and sweet cream topped with whipped cream and TWIX bar pieces. That sounds like a LOT of sugar and caffeine, and we are HERE for it! Caroler’s Cold Brew We thought this drink was actually super tasty! We were a little worried that it’d be overwhelmingly sweet and we’d be done after just a few sips, but it was actually pretty well balanced. Not actually crazy sweet The coffee part of it tastes like a delicious cold brew with just a hint of toffee flavoring. YUM Overall, we have to name this one of the best Joffrey’s drinks that we’ve had for a festival in EPCOT. WOW. It’s a winner in our books Head to a Joffrey’s cart in EPCOT to try it out during this year’s festival! That’s all for now, but stay tuned to DFB for more festival reviews, news, and updates throughout the day. We’ve got you covered! Click Here to See All the Festival Menus! 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! Would you order this drink? Tell us in the comments! The post If We Had 0 to Spend in EPCOT, We’d Buy This Drink 15 Times. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from the first day of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. We are feeling VERY FESTIVE! Festival of the Holidays And we’ve been busy running around checking out all the food booths, activities, entertainment, the COOKIE STROLL, and more! And right now, we’re here to tell you about the Holiday Sweets and Treats booth! Now the Holiday Sweets and Treats booth, located in the World Showcase Promenade, is THE place you want to go if you have a serious sweet tooth. So yes, the menu is full of exactly THAT — sweets. But there are also some delicious drinks here! Holiday Sweets & Treats Are you ready to eat some sweets? Food As we mentioned, the food items here are focused on the “sweets” part of this booth’s name. We’re starting with the returning Peppermint Sundae, which is made with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy for $5.25. And this dessert is gluten-free! We’ve always found this dessert both sweet AND refreshing! 2020 Peppermint Sundae There’s also a sweet treat here that you can only get for free if you complete the Cookie Stroll (otherwise it costs $3.) And well, you know us — we’re going to do the Cookie Stroll because of ALL THE COOKIES. This Redemption Cookie looks like an ornament with the Disney World 50th anniversary logo! And that’s not all folks… Redemption Cookie! …because for completing the 2021 Cookie Stroll, you ALSO get this surprise Mini Peppermint Sundae in a super cute cup! It’s made with the same chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint bits as the full version. Mini Peppermint Sundae S0 Disney really thought hey, after eating five cookies, here’s one more AND a sundae! But like, we aren’t complaining or anything. And then you also get to choose a Freeform Ornament! Freeform ornament There are three Freeform holiday ornament designs, including a sloth, a penguin, and a gingerbread face, and you get to choose your favorite. 3 designs! So for completing the Cookie Stroll, you get the Exclusive Redemption Cookie, a Mini Peppermint Sundae, and a Freeform Ornament! That’s a pretty great deal! Drinks Now when it comes to drinks, there’s a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available here. The Hot Cocoa is BACK again and can be ordered non-alcoholic for $3.50 or pay $11 for assorted alcoholic cordials, which include Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur, or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. Um… yes, please? 2018 Hot Cocoa with cordial (Baileys) Another returning favorite is the Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea for $4.25. This shake is both pepperminty AND chocolate and screams HOLIDAYS. AND you can get it with vodka for a little extra festive kick. 2019 Chocolate Peppermint Shake For $11, get the boozy version of the Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Whipped Cream Vodka added. 2019 Chocolate Peppermint Shake Featuring Twinings® Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka Eggnog fans will be excited to learn that an Eggnog White Porter is also returning this year, along with a Beer Flight. And there are two new drink options, including Coquito Beer and the S’mores Black Lager. Stay tuned for a review in the future! Overall We were really impressed by the Cookie Stroll prizes this year. But even if you aren’t participating in the cookie stroll, this is a great booth to stop by if you’re looking to fill a sweet craving! If these sound like your kind of joyful treats, head over to the Holiday Sweets and Treats booth during the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays from now through December 30th. Here are ALL of Our Reviews From the 2021 EPCOT 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 tried this booth before at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Went ALL OUT With This Year’s Cookie Stroll Prize -- Here's WHERE to Find It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is Black Friday which means big deals on everything from toys to clothing and Disney on Broadway tickets. Hulu ©Hulu But, today you could also save big on something else — streaming services, specifically Hulu. Hulu increased its prices not too long ago, but if you’re hoping to get it for a BIG DISCOUNT now is the time to sign up! Classic movies, hit tv shows, and more — there are plenty of things to watch on Hulu. Normally, a subscription to this streaming service would cost you $6.99 per month, but Hulu is offering a big Black Friday deal you won’t want to miss. ©Hulu Right now (through November 29th), you could get a Hulu (ad-supported) subscription for just 99 CENTS per month for 1 year. Yes, 99 CENTS!! This offer is for the ad-supported version of Hulu only and applies for the first 12 months. It does need to be redeemed by 11:59PM PST on November 29th, 2021, so you’ll want to act fast! New and eligible returning Hulu subscribers (as long as they haven’t been a Hulu subscriber in the past month) can take advantage of this. Additional terms may apply. ©Hulu If you’ve been thinking about getting a Hulu subscription but have hesitated because of the price, this could be a great opportunity. Just remember it does need to be redeemed by November 29th, 2021. We’ll keep an eye out for more deals and let you know what we find! Stay tuned for all the latest updates. Click here to see the latest updates about Hulu Live. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be taking advantage of this Black Friday deal? Tell us in the comments! The post See How You Could Get Hulu for 99 CENTS Per Month For 1 Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy first day of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, everyone! It’s time for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! This festival runs from today through December 30th, 2021. We’re at the festival today checking out all the food, entertainment, and more, and bringing you along with us! The Holiday Kitchens around the World Showcase feature flavors of the holidays from different cultures. And, similar to the cheese crawl at Food and Wine, Festival of the Holidays has a Cookie Stroll you can take part in! Who’s ready to eat a bunch of cookies?! We know we are! Make sure to get the stamp that corresponds with the cookie you’re buying while you’re at each booth — that way you can complete the stroll in your Festival Passport and get your prize. 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Passport — Cookie Stroll Stamps! First up is the NEW Snickers-Doodle Cookie made with Snickers bar pieces at Yukon Holiday Kitchen. This is the only new cookie to the stroll this year replacing the Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie! Snickers-Doodle Cookie You’ll find this over in the Canada pavilion, but it’s not worth grabbing unless you want to complete the stroll. Unfortunately, it was a very bland cookie! The Snickers were the only source of flavor because the base cookie was not a snickerdoodle like you would think — it was just a plain old cookie. It’s available for just $2.50! Check out the full review of Yukon Holiday Kitchen here! Next, we moved on to L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen to grab the Black and White Cookie. In the past, we’ve had very mixed feelings about this cookie, but this year it was a hit! Black and White Cookie Our cookie was very soft and had a nice citrus flavor which is a big improvement from last year. If you want to try, head towards the Morocco pavilion and you’ll find it for $2.50! Click here for our FULL review of the L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen! Moving on to American Holiday Table in the America pavilion, we got the Chocolate Crinkle Cookie made with Dove Dark Chocolate. Chocolate Crinkle Cookie made with DOVE Dark Chocolate This is SUCH a yummy cookie, especially for the chocolate-lovers out there! Come on — there’s an entire piece of Dove chocolate on top! How could it NOT be good? We’re amazed that it’s only $2.50, making it one of the cheapest and best treats at the festival. Check out other eats from the American Holiday Table Over in Germany at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, we picked up the Linzer Cookie! Linzer Cookie This booth at the Germany pavilion is home to our favorite cookie this year! It’s super soft and the fruit makes it light and not overly sweet. It’s also available for $2.50! Here’s our FULL review for the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen! Finally, we got the Gingerbread Cookie at Holiday Hearth Desserts to complete our stroll. Gingerbread Cookie Unfortunately, this cookie was a total miss for us. We wish the cookie tasted as good as it looks, but that was not the case. It’s very bland, but again, a must if you want to finish this cookie stroll. Spend the $2.50 on the returning Spaceship Earth cookie instead! What else does Holiday Hearth Desserts offer? Find out here! If we had to rank these 5 cookies, our order would be: Linzer Cookie Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Black and White Cookie Snicker-Doodle Cookie Gingerbread Cookie Since we now have all 5 stamps in our Festival Passport… We completed the cookie stroll! …we brought it to the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth so we could get our prize — a specialty cookie! This year’s redemption cookie is themed to the 50th anniversary AND shaped like an ornament. The cookie is also $3 on its own if you want to buy it, but it comes free if you finish the entire stroll! It was a shortbread cookie with a hint of cinnamon — simple and delicious. Redemption Cookie! But that’s not all Disney is giving away for FREE this year! Typically, guests who finish the cookie stroll ONLY get an extra redemption cookie…but they are being EXTRA for 2021. That’s right — you also get a free mini sundae! It’s made with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint bits. Cookie Stroll Completer Cup with Chocolate Peppermint Sundae If that wasn’t enough, we also received a FreeForm ornament! There are 3 designs to choose from but we ended up going with the sloth one. Cookie Stroll Completer Ornament Selections Well, we expected to walk out of the stroll with just one free cookie, but we aren’t complaining about the two bonus prizes! Sloth Ornament We did it — we ate 6 cookies in one day (no complaints here)! Our favorite cookie of the bunch had to be the Linzer cookie. We’re at the festival trying out all of the food booths, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Click here to see more 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! Which cookie are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post You Get HOW Many Free Prizes From This Year's Cookie Stroll in EPCOT?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article