Disney4me

Hello, DFB Friends! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort We’ve had a busy weekend full of news coming out of Destination 23 — we’ve learned even MORE about the Star Wars Hotel, we finally confirmed that Festival of Fantasy and Fantasmic! will return to Disney World soon, and we got even more details about MagicBand+. In the meantime, we’ve been checking out the hotels at Disney World, to see what’s new. So on with the updates! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Merchandise Updates Calypso Trading We spotted a Moana Bath Toy Bucket that we haven’t seen before. Moana and friends! You can grab it now for $24.99. Caribbean Jerk Chicken Strips for Breakfast in Disney World? We Say ‘Yes!’ Read Our Review Here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Other Updates The holiday decorations are UP at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and they are gorgeous! Check out that STUNNING Tree! If you get a chance to swing by there, be sure to check it out — and get close to that tree because it has some beautiful details. See More Photos of The Holiday Decorations at Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Other Updates We didn’t see a lot of holiday decorations up at the Polynesian, save for some small trees and garland around the Aulani-themed merchandise. Holiday decorations at Polynesian so far We’ll keep checking, though, and let you know when the hotel gets its festive upgrade. Fan-Favorite Holiday Cookies Are BACK at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Find Out More Here! Disney’s Grand Floridian Other Updates Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is practically a Winter Wonderland now with all its beautiful holiday decor and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. LOADS of decorations at the Grand Floridian There are poinsettias in every planter, garlands around doorways and stairs, and Christmas trees at entry points. Check Out Some Construction Photos Of The Iconic Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Disney’s Contemporary Resort Other Updates Contemporary guests can now take the Once upon a Painting Light up Gingerbread House class. Fun holiday activity This class takes place in the California Grill on Mondays and Fridays from 12:30PM to 2:30PM and costs $35 plus tax. Is the NEW Fireworks Dining Party at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Worth the HEFTY Price Tag? Find Out Here! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Merchandise Updates Meadow Trading Post Those Chip ‘n’ Dale Ears we found here are in stock, but Cast Members told us they tend to sell quickly! Chip ‘n’ Dale ears are in stock! If you want to grab a pair, head over NOW. The ears are $39.99. See More Photos Of These Ears Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Other Updates Disney’s Fort Wilderness is beautifully decorated for the holidays! Looking merry! There are garlands at the shops and bus stops, too! Park Hours Extended For Te Holiday Season in Disney World — Learn More Here! Disney’s Coronado Springs Food Updates El Mercado de Coronado Holiday treats are here! We saw some some Stocking Cookies… Stocking Cookie! … and Christmas Tree Krispie Treats. Christmas Tree Treats! These are about the only holiday treats we spotted at this hotel, though. Here’s The Goofiest Cupcake We’ve Seen Lately in Disney World Disney’s Coronado Springs Other Updates The holiday decorations have arrived here, too! Holly and jolly! They had some decorations in the front of the resort but nothing in the back of the resort — yet. The lobby areas, though, are very pretty! Here Are ALL the Holiday Treats Coming to the Disney World Hotels! Disney’s Riviera Merchandise Updates La Boutique We found some NEW Disney Vacation Club merchandise here, including this DVC Sweater for $49.99… Fun Christmas Sweater …a super shiny DVC Member Hat for $29.99… SHINY …a DVC Polo Shirt for $49.99… Polo …and a DVC Fleece Throw Blanket for $64.99. Blankie There’s also a new Tommy Bahama Riviera Resort Zip-Up Shirt for $115… Tommy Bahama Shirt and a new Women’s Tank Top. Mickey and Minnie! This shirt is $44.99. Which Disney World Hotels Have The BEST Views? Here Are Your Top Picks! Disney’s Riviera Resort Other Updates And we’ve got MORE holiday decorations — we love seeing how each hotel incorporates its theme into its holiday decor! So pretty! If you’re visiting Disney World for the holidays, be sure to check out all the hotel decorations! Check Out This EXCLUSIVE Gingerbread Recipe Created for Disney’s Riviera Resort! Disney’s Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink and Paint We found some cool matted sketches of Disney characters in holiday hats. There is this Santa Mickey… Santa Mickey …this Santa Mickey… Santa Mickey …and this Santa Mickey! Santa Mickey But we also found a Santa Goofy Sketch, too! These sketches are $45 each. Here’s How to Visit Disney World for Two Major Holidays at ONCE! Disney’s Art of Animation Other Updates Art of Animation is making progress on its exterior renovation. LOVE the new paint job! The new paint job is vibrant and looks great! A Fan-Favorite Disney World Show is Coming Back, But It’ll Look Different — Here’s How Those are all the updates we have this time around, but stick around because we’ll have more soon! 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 Disney World hotel has the best holiday decorations? Let us know what you think in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: DVC Merch, Holiday Decorations, and A Hotel Glow-Up 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. Black Friday is coming soon, and Cyber Monday follows right after the holiday weekend! But you don’t have to wait to save on Disney-themed gifts this year! We found TWO limited (and we mean LIMITED) time deals on shopDisney, but you have to act FAST! The sale only lasts for one day! A whole wall of CUTE When it comes to Disney merchandise, you don’t always have to pay full price! We’re always on the lookout for the best Disney deals and savings hacks that will help you save some money! (That future Disney World vacation isn’t going to pay for itself, after all!) Today, November 21st, only, shopDisney is offering both free shipping (with code FREESHIP) and 30% off sleepwear and plush (with code DREAM), and yes, you can apply both to your order. ©Disney If you have some little ones in the family that could use a new set of PJs or a cuddly new plush, we have some gift ideas you might want to check out! ©Disney Our first suggestion includes both pajamas AND a matching plush pillow; talk about a deal! The Little Mermaid Pajama and Pillow Set is even personalizable, which makes it a little more special — especially if it’s a Christmas present! ©Disney You can grab this set while it’s on sale for $28, normally $34.99! Click here to buy The Little Mermaid Pajama and Pillow Set You can never have too many pajamas for kids; especially when sets get mixed up and worn out! This adorable Donald Duck PJ PALS for Kids set is covered in the #1 duck (at least by Donald’s standards). These would be cute to wear to bed on a Disney vacation, or just lounging at home! ©Disney This PJ set is currently only $20, and they normally cost $24.99. Click here to check out the Donald Duck PJ PALS for Kids Stuffed animals go with bedtime like plastic cheese goes with french fries! If you’re already placing an order for some pajamas, you could add this (SUPER soft-looking) Pua Plush to your bag, too! Side note: Pua is an adorable and totally underrated Disney princess sidekick. ©Disney This little guy is only $11.89 during the shopDisney sale! Click here to bring home your own Pua Plush Now THIS plush has some serious snuggle potential; he’s literally built for warm hugs! Honestly, we even know some adults that would enjoy this Olaf Cuddleez Plush. ©Disney What are you waiting for? This Olaf stuffed animal is only $24.49 with the shopDisney promo code. Click here to purchase an Olaf Cuddleez Plush Make sure to keep checking back with us for more Disney deals, and stay tuned for more gift guides and holiday news, too! You Need These 8 Disney Inspired Candles from Amazon 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! Do you have your eyes on any holiday deals? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Should Buy These Disney Holiday Gifts NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Candy Palace is a Disneyland spot known for delicious sweets and creative treats! Candy Palace There are plenty of iconic Disneyland sweets like toffee, peanut butter snacks, caramel apples, and more. Over at this spot, we found out about some new treats you can grab now! Thanks to @disneylandfoodies on Instagram, you can get new Cookie and Brownie Pies at the Candy Palace! These treats, available for $5.99-$6.49, come in a variety of flavors, including Peanut Butter Chocolate… Credit: @disneylandfoodies on Instagram …Chocolate Peppermint… Credit: @disneylandfoodies on Instagram …Triple Chocolate and Raspberry White! Again, you can get these at the Candy Palace. Credit: @disneylandfoodies on Instagram Previously, we saw a similar, peanut butter-flavored treat at Disney World’s Main Street Confectionery! The Peanut Butter Cookie Pie! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to See the Peanut Butter Cookie Pie! 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 new treats? Let us know in the comments! The post Love Num Num Cookies? You'll Want to See Disneyland's Newest Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the holiday season in Disney World! Hollywood Studios We’ve seen decorations in the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs, special food items for the season, and even went to the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. While there is a lot of focus on Christmas right now in the parks, we can’t forget about another upcoming holiday — New Year’s Eve! This is usually one of the busiest days of the year in Disney World, so let’s break down what New Year’s Eve will look like this year. Park Hours Let’s start out with one of the most important things — when the parks are actually open on New Year’s Eve! Last year, all 4 parks closed pretty early on the holiday, but you’ll be happy to hear that most of them will be open much later this year. Let’s take a look: Magic Kingdom — 9AM-12AM EPCOT — 10AM-12AM Hollywood Studios — 9AM-12AM Animal Kingdom — 9AM-7PM Magic Kingdom As you can see, all of the parks except for Animal Kingdom will be open until Midnight, so you can ring in the New Year inside the parks! EPCOT In addition to the theme parks, Disney Springs will be open from 10AM to 11:30PM on New Year’s Eve. Crowds New Year’s Eve is a super crowded time at Disney World usually. And, it looks like this year will see crowds as well, because park pass reservations are currently booked for every park except Animal Kingdom. ©Disney More availability could open up, so we’ll keep you updated on that. But, if you’re planning to park hop, just know that you might run into the issue of the park you’re hopping to being at capacity! We would recommend getting to your second park right at 2PM (as early as you can park hop), that way you lower the risk of people flocking to a certain park to be there at Midnight. Entertainment As of right now, there is no special entertainment announced for New Year’s Eve in Disney World. In the past, there have been special fireworks shows for the holiday, but the only shows listed right now are the usual Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT. Magic Kingdom New Years Fireworks 2019 But, Disney could still make the announcement that they will have special shows for New Year, so we’ll be on the lookout for that! Another thing that has happened in the past at Disney are some hotel parties you can attend while the clock strikes 12. These parties didn’t happen last year due to the global pandemic, but here are some details on the events from 2019 in case they are brought back for this year. Reminder: NONE of these have been announced for this year yet. Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Disney Countdown to Midnight Disney Ink & Paint Club Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve An Elegant Evening Under the Stars at California Grill Contemporary Resort on New Year’s Eve in 2019 ©Disney Disney’s Riviera Resort: Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade Topolino’s Terrace Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Feliz And Nuevo: A New Year’s Eve Party at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Coronado Springs Disney’s BoardWalk Inn: Disney’s BoardWalk Countdown at Atlantic Dance Hall Atlantic Dance Hall Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: A New Year’s Eve Celebration at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa hosted by Narcoossee’s Narcoossee’s In addition to these events, we’ve also seen special celebrations happen at a couple hotels around Disney. Nothing has been announced for this year yet, but here’s what celebrations looked like in 2019. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort: French Quarter — New Year’s Eve Celebrations included a campfire, glass decorating, and All That Glitters: A New Years Celebration in the lobby courtyard. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — Three Days of New Years Celebrations included a pool party, movie screenings, a fireworks watch party, a holiday scavenger hunt, a New Years’ Eve Bash, and more. Wilderness Lodge New Year’s Activities With New Year’s Eve celebrations returning back to normal around the country this year, we have a little more hope that some events could be announced at Disney World! Even Times Square in New York City is allowing its annual New Year’s Eve celebration to happen again, with the ball drop and everything — the event is only open to vaccinated people. Times Square Disney Store We also want to remind you that the holiday decor will still be up all around Disney World! The parks, resorts, and Disney Springs keep their Christmas and other decorations up through New Year’s Eve and Day (and usually the very beginning of January). So, don’t worry about missing out on seeing some of your favorite trees or that giant gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian! Happy Holidays from Hollywood Studios! But, one thing that will NOT be available on New Year’s Eve is EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. The festival ends on December 30th, so if you want to try some food from the holiday kitchens or catch one last showing of the Candlelight Processional, make sure to get to the park before New Year’s Eve! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays That’s what to expect for New Year’s Eve this year in Disney World! We’ll keep you updated if any additional celebrations or events are announced, or if more park pass availability is added, so stay tuned to DFB for news. Click here to get our FREE exclusive printable for all of this year’s holiday snacks in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be in Disney World for New Years Eve? Let us know in the comments! The post What Will New Year's Eve Look Like in Disney World This Year? Here's Everything We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disney World! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’ve been enjoying the holiday decorations at the parks (and FINALLY, EPCOT has decorations!), we love the cozy holiday decorations at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and we’re enjoying the decorations up at Disney Springs. And now, another Disney World property has been decked out with holiday cheer! When we arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort today, we were thrilled to see that the holiday decorations have officially arrived! There’s a beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby… SO pretty …with lots of resort-specific decorations! Decorations We love how each hotel has its own holiday theme. We also saw festive garland hanging almost everywhere… Pretty garland …even in the shops! Decorations inside a shop The Polynesian’s statues also got a holiday makeover. We really like this dude’s new beard! Santa? There are some beautiful wreaths that totally mesh with the Polynesian’s vibe. Gorgeous wreath There are a ton of other holiday details throughout the hotel. It’s so pretty! SO pretty We have to admit this is one of our favorite times of the year because we love seeing all the holiday decorations at the hotels. And stay tuned because we’ll keep sharing photos of those decorations so you can see them all, too! 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 Disney World hotel do YOU think has the best holiday decorations? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Holiday Decorations Have Arrived at a POPULAR Disney World Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish is set to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet with its maiden voyage in Summer 2022. Scale model of the Disney Wish in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The new ship will feature a ton of awesome new features, like Disney’s first attraction at sea, a first-of-its-kind interactive game, and plenty of super immersive dining experiences! One of the brand new experiences coming to the Disney Wish is the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge. The lounge will offer “otherworldly concoctions” and interactive tasting experiences in a space designed with sleek, metallic detailing inspired by Dryden Vos’ ship in Solo: A Star Wars Story. ©Disney The virtually enhanced space will feature “windows” that offer a view into space. In fact, Disney previously revealed that OVER 40 spaceships from the Star Wars franchise will be seen from the window views! ©Disney Can’t wait for a sneak peek at those glorious window views? Well then, you’re in luck! At this weekend’s Destination D23 event, Disney shared a look at the view from the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge windows. View From the Hyperspace Lounge Window Disney also confirmed that the views will take guests to seven different locations around the galaxy. You’ll be able to spot some familiar locations both from the original trilogy and the sequel series. Hyperspace Lounge View The music and overall vibe of the lounge will have a different feel during the daytime, when the kiddos are welcome as well, versus the evening, when the lounge becomes an adults-only spot. Hyperspace Lounge View We’ll continue to report back with more updates from the Destination D23 event, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest news! Check out even more details about the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you the most excited to experience on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the View From Hyperspace Lounge Coming to the Disney Wish! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a wild weekend at Destination D23, and we have learned SO MUCH more about the Galactic Starcruiser, aka the Star Wars Hotel. We’ve gotten a better look at those fancy lightsabers that Halcyon performers will use, we’ve learned more about the characters onboard, and we even saw how each guest’s actions can affect the whole experience. There are TONS of Easter Eggs for the Galactic Starcruiser in Galaxy’s Edge! But we’ve still got MORE details to report, and this time, we’re heading over to Batuu, aka Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s where you’ll find a bunch of Easter eggs connected to the Galactic Starcruiser — and guess what? Those Easter eggs have been there since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge first opened. That means that Disney knew that the Galactic Starcruiser would become a future reality and they hid some little details in Batuu that we didn’t even know about! Stormtroopers When Oga’s Cantina first opened, there was a message board there with a note looking for a new mechanic for Chandrila Star line — which, as we now know, is the parent company of the Halcyon. There was an Easter Egg in Oga’s Cantina! AND if you’ve been shopping in the marketplace in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you might have overheard a radio advertisement for the Halcyon Starcruiser to book new sailings to exotic locations throughout the galaxy. Listen carefully the next time you’re in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge marketplace Disney worked hard to make sure that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Galactic Starcruiser were connected cohesively so that guests understand they’re part of the same universe. But there was also a lot of work done with Lucasfilm to make sure that both make sense in the overall Star Wars universe, too. Let’s just say we continue to be blown away by the amount of thought being put into these experiences! We’re continuing to cover everything at Destination D23, so stay tuned for more! PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Is Officially on the Disney World Map! Check It 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. What do you think of everything we’ve learned about the Galactic Starcruiser so far? Let us know in the comments! The post Have You Noticed These Star Wars Hotel Easter Eggs in Disney World's Galaxy's Edge? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been another great week at Disney World, especially now that we’re starting to get to eat all the holiday snacks! Red Velvet Cannoli in it’s natural habitat, Disney Springs! So while we’ve been munching on Turkey Cupcakes, a Milkshake dedicated to Cirque du Soleil, and a red velvet cannoli, we’ve also been keeping an eye on menus at the resort to see what’s changed. So let’s get on with the updates. Magic Kingdom Tony’s Town Square If you love the Garlic-Parmesan Wings from Tony’s Town Square, we’ve got some bad news — they’ve been removed from the menu. Tony’s Town Square! This is the only change we’ve seen here, though! Read Our Latest Review of Tony’s Town Square Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Hollywood Brown Derby There have been some changes with the drinks over at The Hollywood Brown Derby. Here’s what’s different under Wines: Pahlmeyer Chardonnay replaced with Jarvis, Finch Hollow Chardonnay, Napa ’17 for $38 per glass and $180 per bottle ADDED: Vietti Moscato d’Asti for $9 per glass and $45 per bottle Hollywood Brown Derby And both the Sparkling Flight and Scotch Flight have been removed from Flights, while the Lustau Sherry has been removed from the Ports/Sherry/Madeira part of the menu. Did a Runny Egg Just Win Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Find Out Here Disney’s Animal Kingdom Flame Tree Barbecue Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade has been removed from the menu at Flame Tree. Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade However, everything else remains the same. Check Out Our Review of the Fall Cupcake You Can Get Here Disney Springs Ghirardelli We’ve got a few changes happening on Ghirardelli’s menu: The World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae increased from $13.75 to $14.75 Returning: Caramel Sundae – Gold Rush — Vanilla Ice Cream, Sea Salt, Diced Almonds, Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream topped with a White Chocolate Caramel Square for $14.75 Thick Shake increased from $6.95 to $9.95 (small), from $7.95 to $10.95 (medium), and from $8.95 to $11.95 (large) Gold Rush Sundae ADDED: Raspberry Sorbet Sundae – Marina — Raspberry Sorbet and handmade Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge topped with Whipped Cream and a Dark Raspberry Square for $14.75 Read Our Review for the Gold Rush Sundae Terralina Crafted Italian We noticed quite a few changes on the menu at Terralina Crafted. Here’s what’s been updated: Antipasti Tower (serves four) increased from $37 to $40 REMOVED: Pizza of the Week Terralina Crafted Italian These are the changes under Pasta: Pork Gnocchi increased from $25 to $26 Spaghetti Bolognese increased from $24 to $25 Seafood Fettuccini increased from $29 to $34 Shrimp Scampi increased from $28 to $30 Wild Mushroom Orecchiette increased from $22 to $24 And on the From The Hearth section, there’s a new entree: ADDED: Chicken Cacciatore — Half Chicken, Tomato, Onion and Bell Pepper Broth with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes for $29 Mozzarella-stuffed Rice Balls Under Desserts, the following has changed: REMOVED: Tiramisu and Double Chocolate Cake ADDED: New York Style Cheesecake — with Berry Compote for $12 ADDED: Whimsical White Chocolate Mousse — Salted Caramel and White Chocolate Mousse, Toffee Crunch, Cotton Candy, and Gold Dust for $16 Lemon Panna Cotta These Cocktails have also seen a price increase: Limoncello Mojito, Italian Margarita, Traditional Spritz, Mediterranean Martini, Twisted Gimlet, Negroni, Revered Heritage, and Paloma increased from $15 to $16 Here’s Our Latest Review of Terralina Crafted Italian Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yachtsman Steakhouse There’s a new entree at Yachtsman Steakhouse: Chef’s Catch of the Day — Charred Tomatillo Sauce, Sunchokes, Chorizo, Pearl Onions and Cilantro Espuma for $38 Yachtsman Steakhouse This is the only change here, though. Here’s Our Latest Review of Yachtsman Steakhouse Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort El Mercado de Coronado At El Mercado de Coronado, Pizzas are now Flatbreads and include: Cheese Flatbread — freshly prepared with Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses for $16 Pepperoni & Cheese Flatbread — freshly prepared with Marinara Sauce, Italian Pepperoni, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses for $17 Margherita Flatbread — freshly prepared with Marinara Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, and fresh Basil for $18 Centro Flatbread — Freshly prepared with Marinara Sauce, Italian Sausage, Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions and Fresh Mint for $18 El Mercado de Coronado A new section on the menu is Fresh Tossed Pasta Dishes (On Rotation) and includes: Jumbo Italian Meatballs — Penne Pasta and Fresh Basil Marinara and jumbo Italian Meatballs (available on Saturdays and Wednesdays) for $17 Italian Sausage & Grilled Chicken — Orecchiette Pasta in a Tomato Basil Cream Sauce with Parmesan Cheese (available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays) for $17 Penne Primavera — Penne Primavera, seasonal Squashes and Broccoli tossed in Alfredo sauce (available on Tuesdays and Fridays) for $15 Chicken Parmesan — Fried Chicken Breasts and Mozzarella over Penne Pasta tossed in Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Sauce (Available Daily) for $18 El Mercado de Coronado And here’s what’s new on the Dinner Menu: ADDED: BBQ Pulled Pork — served with Texas Toast, seasoned Fries, and Cole Slaw (Available on Tuesdays and Fridays) for $18 ADDED: Herb Roasted Top Sirloin of Beef — marinated and roasted Top Sirloin of Beef with Mushroom Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and buttered Broccoli (Available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays) for $18 ADDED: Hickory Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket — served with Texas Toast, seasoned Fries, and Cole Slaw (Available on Sundays and Wednesdays) for $20 Here’s What The Menu Looked Like Right After Reopening Those are all the updates we have this week, but stay tuned because we’ll be back soon with more. Check Out The Goofiest Cupcake We’ve Seen Lately in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did any of your favorite Disney World restaurants have menu changes this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Menu Changes, Price Increases, and NEW Dishes Arrived at Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

AquaMouse is Disney’s first ever attraction at sea, with the ride making its debut on the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish! Aquamouse! Today, we got another look at the new attraction and the exclusive Mickey Mouse cartoon scenes featured on the ride. One of the cartoons you can watch on the AquaMouse Water Coaster is Swiss Meltdown, which features Mickey and friends scrambling as Pete (who’s the sun) melts all the snow in their winter wonderland! The other Mickey Mouse cartoon you can watch on the ride is Scuba Scramble, which features Mickey and Minnie on an undersea adventure. ©Disney The Disney Wish will set sail in Summer 2022 featuring the all-new Aquamouse attraction, Star Wars and Marvel-themed dining experiences, and three Broadway-style stage shows. ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, including all the Destination D23 updates you’ll need, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About Destination D23! 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 Aquamouse? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend an event as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post SNEAK PEEK at Scenes From Disney Cruise Line's FIRST Attraction At Sea! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Destination D23 2021 is wrapping up today! As it comes to a close, let’s take a look at all of the fan-favorite experiences that are back at Disney parks and cruise ships, as celebrated during Josh D’Amaro’s presentation yesterday.View the full article

It was recently Disney+ Day, which brought announcements about a TON of shows and movies coming out soon and fun festivities in the parks! Disney+ Day Cavalcade We saw some rare characters and got announcements about upcoming projects like Baymax, Disenchanted, and so much more! However, the Disney+ announcements aren’t over just yet: we’ve got one more new show coming to streaming very soon! Foodtastic is a new series that’s all about foodscapes, which are giant displays made out of food! The series is set to come out on December 15th on Disney+. Hosted by Keke Palmer, this food model-making competition is sure to be a treat with mega-sized models of Star Wars… ©Disney …Beauty and the Beast… ©Disney …and Up all being featured in the show! This one is sure to be a treat. ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About Disney+ Day! 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 new series? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the EPIC New Food Competition Series Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re checking in on all the big construction updates from Disney World this week! Let’s see what’s going on around Disney World! Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration may have kicked off a month and a half ago, but Disney is still working to refurbish select attractions, resorts, and more to keep the parks in tip-top shape. And, today we’ve got more updates on a fan-favorite Magic Kingdom attraction, a roller coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more! Let’s get to it! Magic Kingdom Mickey’s PhilharMagic Over in Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s PhilharMagic reopened at the beginning of the month after a short month-long closure to add in a brand new scene based on Pixar’s Coco. And, while guests could watch the show once again, the entrance sign was still getting some finishing touches when we checked in last week. Before! But, now the sign is looking even more complete! The music letters surrounding the name have been painted gold along with the banners pillars and now there is an extra sign underneath that says “The Kingdom’s Most Magical Musical Revue.” More updates to the sign! These new details can be found on all sides of the building certainly give the attraction a bit of a refresh from the outside! Learn More About the New ‘Coco’ Scene HERE! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster The front of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has looked pretty different since September when Disney first started putting up a huge construction tarp to cover the guitar icon outside of the attraction. And, for the past few months, the big red guitar has been a big brown tarp. Before… But, the work is almost done and the guitar is BACK looking…well…pretty much the same. It’s a bit of a game of spot the difference, but some of the features that used to have a darker silver color now look lighter, and the guitar pick looks like it may have had some work done to it as well. After! So, it may not look all that different, but it still stands as a great icon for the ride! There are still a few more construction tarps around the bottom, so we’ll keep an eye out for any other changes that might be coming. See If You Can Spot All The Differences HERE! Disney Resorts Disney’s Art of Animation Resort At Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, we noticed that one of the cars in the Cars-themed area of the hotel was covered and had gates around it. Little bit of construction here! We have previously seen Disney touch up the cars that surround the walkway, and this time the refurbishment is a bit of a mystery — what changes could be coming for this covered car? Do YOU remember which car is under the tarp? It’s likely just some painting and freshening up but we’ll keep an eye out to see if we spot anything new once construction is complete! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn And, work is continuing on the gravel walkways at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Construction walls are still up in certain areas of the resort, but there’s still plenty of room to get around if you’ll be staying here (or visiting to see the holiday decorations!). BoardWalk construction is still going on! That’s it for this week’s construction update! Of course, we’ll continue to keep you posted on all the new and upcoming changes in Disney World, 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. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Attractions Are Looking DIFFERENT in Disney World (Kind Of) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes it can also seem like the Most Expensive Place on Earth! The key word being “sometimes.” Looks expensive Just because certain restaurants might cost as much as your mortgage and certain “petit” cakes have not so petit price tags, that doesn’t mean you can’t still find SERIOUS Disney deals out there — some as low as $1! Don’t believe us? Read on! The notion of being to able to buy something for $1 at Disney World may seem like a cruel April Fool’s joke, but it’s true! These are NOT a dollar While a VAST majority of snacks and merch still cost considerably more than a buck, there are still plenty of budget-friendly items you can get on the CHEAP! In addition to periodic online deals, like this $1 Disney plush, here are 6 other Disney items you can get for the low cost of a DOLLAR. Cheesy Snack Upgrade One surefire way to level up your snack game in Disney World? Adding Plastic Cheese, of course! We LOVE this stuff Let’s face it: practically EVERYTHING gets better with ooey-gooey cheese. Especially when said cheese costs a scant $1! Dipping French Fry in Plastic Cheese! We’ve seen this deal at Backlot Express with French Fries, but you never know where else you might be able to order it in the parks! You’ll find a cheesy white queso over at La Cantina de San Angel in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion for only 75 cents (!!) as well! So the next time you’re looking to liven up your spuds, don’t shy away from the $1 (or less!) Plastic Cheese upgrade. Check out the best dollar you’ll spend in Disney World here! Cups. Of. Frosting. Speaking of game-changing dips, we’d be remiss not to mention one of the greatest dessert dips in the history of Disney World: the cups of frosting from Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gideon’s Cup of Frosting Okay okay, so the buttercream frosting cups are technically a wee bit more than $1, clocking in at $1.50, but if we’re rounding down it totally counts, right? (Yeah, it’s a stretch. But a buck fifty ain’t bad, y’all.) Peanut Butter Buttercream Dip Especially when you consider the AMOUNT of frosting you get in these little tubs (perfect for cooking-dipping!), this seems like an incredible, unique bargain from one of Disney World’s most popular snack stops! Check out these frosting tubs in action here! Donut-ify Your Sandwich We’re pleased to report that all it costs to SERIOUSLY upgrade your snack life in Disney World is a measly $1! Just like the Plastic Cheese trick, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs lets you elevate your sandwich for just a buck! Donut > Bread So how does it work? Just order any of the shop’s savory sandwiches, like the burger or the grilled cheese, and swap out the bread or bun for a glazed DONUT for just $1 more! Just look at this beauty Does a sugary fresh donut make good sandwich bread? Yes. Yes, it does. It’s works so much better than you could ever dream! Fair warning: you may never be able to return to “regular” sandwiches again…but it’ll be worth it. Check out the cheesy bacony donuty deliciousness here! Refills in Disneyland One of the sneakiest ways most folks wind up spending WAY too much money in Disney is by purchasing drinks throughout the day to stay hydrated — they REALLY add up! But in Disneyland, one spot is taking mercy with $1 refills! OooOo A Souvenir Cup! Head to Wetzel’s Pretzels in Downtown Disney, snag a Wetzel’s Pretzels Souvenir Mug (it’s so cute and cost $14.99 when we got one!), and fill ‘er up! It only gets better from there. Frozen Lemonade Anyone? If you come back with your receipt, you can get one more drink for FREE, and then on every subsequent visit, all you gotta do is show your souvenir cup and you’ll get refills for $1! Lemonade just tastes sweeter at a discount. Check that this cup is available when you visit — it’s a great deal if so! Refills for a buck? Check this out here! Did Someone Say $1 Coffee?! Okay, so this isn’t a REGULAR thing, but it’s worth mentioning because it happens regularly enough, and it’s always an exciting moment for us coffee-lovers: Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company can occasionally be seen serving coffee for a buck! Joffrey’s Most recently, ALL locations at Disney World were slinging 16 oz. hot coffees for $1 in honor of National Coffee Day on September 29th (so bookmark that date for future reference). Olaf Mac & Cheese You can also find Disney deals OUTSIDE the parks! Case in point: the ultimate Frozen-themed snack for just $.99! ©Target Target has an Olaf Mac & Cheese, wherein the noodles come in fun shapes inspired by Frozen characters. Considering Elsa’s preference for cold weather, not sure she’d appreciate simmering in hot cheese, but we’re here for it. Plastic Cheeeeese Now, we’re not saying that Disney discounts are EVERYWHERE, but if you’re willing to look around a bit, you might be surprised by just how big a difference a dollar can make! 15 Cheap But Filling Disney World Snacks For When You’re Ballin’ on a Budget Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the best Disney deal you’ve ever found? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney Foods You Can Get For Just a Dollar (Really!) 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. There is nothing quite like stepping onto Main Street, U.S.A., and getting that first glimpse of Cinderella Castle, but there’s also nothing like the iconic smells that we get all over Disney World. We bet you can smell this photo. We’re talking about that musty — but somehow pleasant — smell of Pirates of the Caribbean, or the smell of baked goods wafting from Main Street Confectionery, or the strong smell of pineapple at Aloha Isle. All these smells instantly create even more magic at the parks! Disney fanatics all over the world search high and low to find ways to replicate these smells at home, and in turn, recreate those happy memories. So we’ve searched all over Amazon to find candles that will help you to do just that! So here are the Disney-inspired candles that you HAVE to try! If you’re a Haunted Mansion fan, you instinctively know that dusty and ancient smell that hits you once you enter the doors of the mansion. And if you would like your home to smell like a house with 999 Happy Haunts, the Foolish Mortals Candle is just for you. ©Amazon This candle, priced at $24.99, promises a “spooky combination of warm vanilla and woody undertones.” Click Here To Buy The Foolish Mortals Candle Disney’s Beach Club Resort smells just like the ocean, with a fresh clean scent that makes you believe you’re really on the beach. You can now get that at home with the Beach Club Candle that has hints of “green notes and white jasmine.” ©Amazon Light this baby and you’re on an instant vacation in your house! You can get it now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Beach Club Candle Aloha! Want your living room to smell just like Disney’s Polynesian Resort? The Polynesian Candle will transport you right back to the tropical paradise of that Disney World resort. It’s got hints of “sweet melon and creamy coconut,” which is SO refreshing! ©Amazon And you can grab this iconic scent for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Polynesian Candle We previously mentioned the Main Street Confectionery, and yes, there is a Main Street Confectionery Candle! If you burn it, though, you might find yourself craving a caramel apple or candy or other Confectionery treats, so you’ve been warned. ©Amazon This “candy-like scent with touches of sweet vanilla” can be yours for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Main Street Confectionery Candle Close your eyes and imagine the smell of a Dole Whip. Now open them and go buy the Pineapple Float Candle because you can smell that EVERY DAY at home if you want! Um…yes, we do want our house to smell like pineapple and coconut, thank you very much! ©Amazon Grab this candle now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Pineapple Float Candle If you’ve ever stayed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you’re already familiar with that fruity scent you smell the minute you step into the main lobby. Now you can get that at home with the Animation Candle. ©Amazon This candle has “a fruity scent with a mango base.” Oh, yeah. It’s available for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Animation Candle A stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge over the holidays smells like Christmas. And by Christmas, we mean it smells like balsam and cedar trees, and even a little like pine trees. SO GOOD. And if you love that smell, we’ve got the candle for you — Christmas at the Lodge. ©Amazon Grab that smell now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Christmas at the Lodge Candle Even Halloween at Disney World has a very specific smell, especially if you go to the After Hours Boo Bash Party. But you can celebrate that Halloween smell at home with the Halloween Party Candle. ©Amazon So there you go — if you love these memorable fragrances, now you can bring them home to enjoy any time you like! Delight in these candles until your next trip to Disney World. You’re welcome! And we’ll let you know about other fun Disney things we find on Amazon, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Disney-inspired candles? Let us know in the comments! The post You Need These 8 Disney Inspired Candles from Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Don't have time for an extended cruise? Check out these unique cruise offerings in Florida. View the full article

We’ve only used the DDP once during over 50+ trips to Walt Disney World since the Disney Dining Plan started in 2005! And that one time was only for our research. Why you ask, would such a seasoned Disney family not use the dining plan that so many people rave about? Because we do not […] The post 11 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Destination D23 has been a whirlwind of Disney news and details about so many things! Seriously — our heads are spinning (in a good way). MagicBand+ We’ve already known about the arrival of MagicBand+, a new interactive MagicBand making its way to Disney World. The MagicBand+ will offer guests a completely new way to interact with the parks and will feature haptic vibrations, color-changing lights, and gesture recognition. And guess what? They’re COMING TO DISNEYLAND. We learned more about MagicBand+ at an event at Destination D23 and Disney let it slip that this new MagicBand would also be making its way to Disneyland Resort. And, Disneyland is even getting an exclusive Sleeping Beauty MagicBand+! Exclusive Sleeping Beauty Castle MagicBand NICE! However, the MagicBands at Disneyland may not work entirely in the same way as the ones at Disney World. The company commented, “Some of the features of MagicBand+ will vary between Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.” MagicBand+ So we’ll see what they’re like when they release. We know MagicBand+ arrives in Disney World in 2022, but we don’t have an official release timeline for their arrival at Disneyland just yet. However, we’ll continue to monitor the news and let you know when we have more information! Disney World’s New MagicBand Is Basically the Entire World Showcase On Your Wrist — Here’s How It Will Work! 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 Will you be trying out the new MagicBand+ at Disneyland when it releases? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their Destination D23 Event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post MagicBands Are Finally Coming To Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World has revealed new details about Epcot changes, revived attractions and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy ride. View the full article

Wow, what a weekend, right? We’ve learned SO MUCH more about Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel, aka the Galactic Starcruiser at Destination D23. The characters you’ll meet on the Halcyon Not only did we get to see real-world versions of some of the merchandise that will be sold there, but we also learned more about the lightsaber training experience, and learned just how interactive the experience will be. And we’re learning even more about the experience that guests on the Starcruiser will have. All we can say is WOW. Part of the experience aboard the Galactic Starcruiser will come with interactions with the ship’s characters, including its crew. They have a TON of backstory that will play into what happens. For starters, Captain Riyola Keevan might seem like the kind of leader that has her passengers’ and ship’s safety as a priority, but her loyalties actually lie elsewhere. It seems that after 30 years working on the Halcyon (where she started as a quartermaster), she started thinking that the ship could be used for so much more. After meeting a certain…ahem…princess-turned-General…the Captain started doing more for the Resistance. Her loyalty will get tested on the Bridge. ©Disney | Star Wars Things get complicated for the captain when Lt. Harman Croy boards the Halcyon. Croy started his career as a data analyst who discovered that “anywhere the Halcyon landed, a little pocket of Resistance would bloom.” Now he’s working in the field to figure out the truth about the Halcyon. He will interview EVERYONE on the ship to get the truth — and that includes YOU. ©Disney | Star Wars The Astromech SK-62O just seems like a fun little droid who might be found forming a conga line with the kids on the ship because it just loves to have fun. But this little droid has some Resistance secrets hidden deep within his databanks. ©Disney | Star Wars His companion is Cruise Director Lenka Mok, who understands the secrets the droid is hiding and will do what it takes to protect her little friend. Lenka loves her job, travel, passengers, and having fun, but she’s going to have to dig deeper into herself to find the strength to do the right thing by her droid. And yes, she WILL ask you for help. ©Disney | Star Wars Sammie might just seem like a good-natured mechanic — but like many of the other characters you’ll meet, he’s far more. He comes from Corellia, where he saw first-hand what the First Order was up to. He managed to get onboard the Halcyon thanks to some help from someone who messed with the ship’s manifesto. Now he’s making his way to the Resistance on Batuu. ©Disney | Star Wars Earlier today, we also got a sneak peek at the Galactic pop star Gaia, who is way more than just the diva she appears to be. Yes, she is incredibly talented, but she’s from Ryloth, and “will do anything it takes to make sure her home world stays free.” So when she performs, you might hear her sing a song about power. Hint — she knows a lot about Coaxium, which could help save her planet. AND you may be able to help her. Gaia on Galactic Starcruiser EVERY one of these characters will be interacting with guests on the Halcyon, asking for help and interacting with them. How you respond to them determines how the story plays out. This is some deep dive roleplaying that any Star Wars fan is going to love. We’re covering everything at Destination D23, so don’t go anywhere! Here’s The ONE Thing You Can’t Buy At The Star Wars Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Galactic Starcruiser so far? Worth it or not? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post New Details Released About The Characters You'll Meet at Disney World's Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re at Destination D23 this weekend and we are learning SO MANY AMAZING DETAILS about Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars Hotel, aka the Galactic Starcruiser. Bridge games on the Galactic Starcruiser We’ve got a closer look at some of the merchandise that will be available, we found out about a galactic superstar we’ll get to see, we saw a REAL lightsaber in action, and we learned more about lightsaber training. But today, Disney also revealed a few more details about the interactivity of the experience. First, the Star Wars Hotel is NOT really a hotel — it’s a two-night interactive experience where you get to step into the shoes of your very own Star Wars character and role-play an entire story that takes place aboard the Starcruiser, which is called the Halcyon. Just about everything you do aboard the Halcyon as your character affects the story. This is MORE than just a game But there’s more to it than that — because the decisions you make ONBOARD the ship don’t just affect your part of the story — it can affect the whole ship. For example, we learned today that if someone on the bridge hits the lever that makes the Halcyon jump into Hyperspace, the WHOLE ship jumps into Hyperspace. That means everyone on board will feel it and those in the cabins will see that jump through their cabin “windows.” Whoa. Jump to Hyperspace here and the WHOLE ship enters Hyperspace Basically, every action you take during your time on the Halcyon won’t just affect your path, but it can affect the Halcyon’s path, too, and determines what happens next. How’s that for interactivity? NO PRESSURE! It’s just the WHOLE SHIP IN YOUR HANDS. ©Disney We’ll admit that the more we learn about the Galactic Starcruiser, the more the high price of a two-night stay makes sense. There is SO much going on here and it’s going to be unlike any other resort experience that has come before it. We can’t wait! And we’ll let you know about any other details we learn about the Galactic Starcruiser, so stay tuned for more news! Here’s The Very Clever Claustrophobia Solution for Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be booking a stay on the Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney attend Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Here's How Your Actions On Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser Affect the Whole Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Destination D23 is happening right now! This event features merch, displays, and best of all, TONS of Disney parks announcements! ©D23 We’ve already told you about the return of Fantasmic! (and the changes you’ll see), the return of World of Color, a look at new lands at Disney parks overseas, and SO much more. Today, we also found out about a beloved Disney show that’s coming back in a new form! Earlier, we found out Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire would return to the Magic Kingdom, but now we have more details! The stage show will be getting a 50th Anniversary overlay! The show, which is an update of the beloved Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, will be coming to Disney World with a new look. Mickey’s Magical Friendship Fare Of course, Mickey and friends will be getting EARidescent outfits for the occasion, with that magical hue of blue and plenty of sparkle! New outfits for Mickey and friends! Also, Friendship Faire dancers will also be getting new EARidescent looks, with even grander outfits for the show’s finale, which will feature a new song, “Where the Magic Feels Like Home!” You’ll also spot a brand new opening number and finale — we’re already so excited! New outfits for performers! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news, including all those Destination D23 updates, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About Destination D23! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this update? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post A Fan-Favorite Disney World Show is Coming Back, But It'll Look DIFFERENT... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we’re gearing up for the next EPCOT festival, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, we’re looking forward to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. 2020 Disney on Broadway Concert Series Next year’s Festival of the Arts will return to the park from January 14th-February 21st, 2022, and for the first time since 2020, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series will return with it. With this concert series, you can watch Broadway performers LIVE at EPCOT performing both Disney and Broadway songs. And we now have the FULL line-up for the concert series! Here’s the full schedule for the 2022 concert series: Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin) and Adam Jacobs (Aladdin) January 14th January 16th through 17th January 20th through 21st Kerry Butler (Beauty and the Beast) and Telly Leung (Aladdin) January 15th January 18th through 19th January 22nd through 23rd American Gardens Theatre Heidi Blickenstaff (Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid) and Robert Creighton (Frozen) January 24th January 26th through 27th January 30th through 31st February 3rd through 4th Kara Lindsay (Newsies) and Dan DeLuca (Newsies) January 25th January 28th through 29th February 1st through 2nd February 5th through 6th Disney on Broadway Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) February 7th February 9th through 10th February 13th through 14th February 17th through 18th Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) and Michael James Scott (Aladdin) February 8th February 11th through 12th February 15th through 16th February 19th through 20th ©Disney Special Performance – February 21, 2022 On February 21st, give a standing ovation for an extended finale featuring Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, and Michael James Scott! You’ll be able to check the My Disney Experience app for exact times of performances when the festival is happening. And as always, stay tuned because we’ll be covering everything about the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Here Are 9 Things CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Disney World during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts? Which performers are you excited to see? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Releases FULL Line-Up For EPCOT Festival of The Arts Broadway Concert Series! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This year, we’re celebrating Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Disney’s Contemporary Resort And there has been a LOT of celebrating, including special food, merchandise, new entertainment, and more! And there’s a lot more happening around the resort, including one very cool event that has given us a peek into Disney’s past! It’s been 25 years since Cast Members at Disney’s Contemporary Resort carefully chose items to pack into a time capsule! ©Disney They placed various items inside including documents… ©Disney …nametags… ©Disney …and other memorabilia. ©Disney The time capsule was sealed, buried in front of the resort’s flag poles, and marked with a plaque that it would be opened on Disney World’s 50th anniversary. ©Disney And that anniversary is here! So on October 25th, a group of special Cast Members were invited to help Disney World dig up the time capsule and see what was inside. ©Disney And some of these Cast Members have been with Disney World for the full 50 years — so they got to relive some Disney history! Here’s a video of the big unveiling!  So what was inside the time capsule? There was a limited edition Contemporary Resort 25th anniversary coin… ©Disney …a 1996 edition of an employee newspaper, an anniversary poster of the birthday cake Cinderella Castle, a bowtie worn by the Contemporary’s general manager at the time, and more. ©Disney Everything in the capsule has been archived for historical purposes so that Disney can continue to look back on its history for many years to come. ©Disney Stay tuned because we’ll be covering all 18 months of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you remember from Disney World from 25 years ago? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch Disney World Cast Members Open A 25-Year-Old Time Capsule 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. As the world continues to change, so does Disney. Throughout the pandemic, Disney parks have adapted their vaccine and mask policies to follow local laws while also ensuring health and safety. Cinderella Castle Today, we’ve got an update about Disney World’s Cast Member vaccination policy. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney World has paused its vaccination requirement, following new legislation from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis preventing companies from having vaccination requirements for continued employment. However, unvaccinated Cast Members can still be required to do frequent testing and wear protective gear like masks and gloves under the new law. Cast Member Previously, Disney World had made an agreement with the Cast Members’ union that Cast Members had until October 22, 2021 to be vaccinated. Indoor mask signage at EPCOT We’ll continue to keep you updated if there are any changes to this policy, so stay tuned. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney World Pauses Vaccine Requirement for Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are lots of new things in Disney World right now for the holidays, including treats, decorations, and entertainment. Main Street, U.S.A. Although you’ll see plenty of additions right now, you might see a few things missing as well. Let’s take a look at what’s NOT going to be available on your Disney World trip this coming week. We’ll start with some attractions in the parks that are scheduled to be closed for all of next week. Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad is still closed in the Magic Kingdom. This train usually runs around the park, with stops on Main Street, U.S.A., one in Fantasyland, and another in Frontierland. Walt Disney World Railroad However, construction on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster interrupted the tracks over in Tomorrowland, which means the train can’t run right now. TRON ride construction We’re expecting to see it return when construction over in Tomorrowland finishes up, which could be sometime next year (although Disney hasn’t given an official opening timeline for TRON as of now). Construction on the TRON roller coaster As a reminder, Mickey’s PhilharMagic is OPEN again in Magic Kingdom. This attraction has a new scene inspired by Coco, and it also got a lovely paint job outside. More updates to the sign! There’s a new sign over the entrance, with a dark blue background and gold lettering. Make sure to check it out on your next trip! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids is closed for some scheduled refurbishments, and it’s not expected to re-open until January 1st, 2022. Kali River Rapids entrance If you’re looking for a thrill ride in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom, you can always head over to Expedition Everest nearby! This ride is one of the pay-per-ride attractions if you’re hoping to skip the line, but the wait for standby is not usually too bad. So we recommend checking the My Disney Experience app throughout the day and hitting the ride when the wait time gets low. EPCOT The Souk-al-Magreb gift shop was supposed to re-open earlier this month, but its doors are still closed. Still closed! Disney hasn’t announced with the Morocco pavilion’s gift shop will open again, so stay tuned with DFB for more updates there. Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort still has not opened. It was scheduled to open in December of this year, but Disney announced that its reopening will be delayed indefinitely due to more construction inside. All-Star Sports Entrance Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Big Pine Key building has started its transformation into Disney Vacation Club villas. Grand Floridian The rooms will become 200 resort studios, which are scheduled to open in the summer of 2022. One-Bedroom Villa Living Room Area ©Disney Disney’s Port-Orleans Riverside Resort reopened last month, but the Boatwright’s Dining Hall did not open with it. Port Orleans Riverside A Cast Member said the dining hall will likely reopen in December, so stay tuned for more updates on that. Port Orleans – Riverside And that’s it for our update on what’s going to be closed next week in Disney World. Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming trip. Click Here to See an Update on Disney World’s Construction Projects 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 planning a vacation to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments. The post All the Rides and Hotels That Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article