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Universal Parks and Resorts Chair and CEO Tom Williams is retiring next year, and current Vice Chair Mark Woodbury will step into his role on Jan. 1, Universal revealed Tuesday. View the full article

There’s lots to see and do in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from the ever-popular Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to all of the fun rides in Toy Story land. Hollywood Studios There are also some great spots to shop throughout the park, including the stores on Sunset Boulevard and those in Galaxy’s Edge. But, if you’re hoping to stop by one Hollywood Studios shop in the near future, you may be out of luck. Earlier today, we stopped by Beverly Sunset Boutique — a store located on Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and found that the store was CLOSED. It’s Closed at the Moment We had also seen that the store was closed during a prior visit a few days ago. Store Closed The store had actually been closed for quite some time in 2020 and 2021, but reopened earlier this year. We had seen the store open just a few weeks ago, in early November. So, we went to speak with a Cast Member to see what was going on. Beverly Sunset Boutique a Few Weeks Ago According to the Cast Member we spoke to, they are low in stock on items and simply don’t have enough merchandise to put in the store. The Cast Member said that the store is closed temporarily at the moment, but it will hopefully be back open in a couple of months. So, it could be quite some time before you step in this store again. Beverly Sunset Boutique While we were around the store, we noticed that none of the doors had “temporarily closed” signs on them, or anything of the like. Instead, we just noticed some Cast Members standing outside the middle door to speak with guests. We also saw some Cast Members going back and forth around the store. Not Open We also noticed that the My Disney Experience app notes that the store is closed. ©Disney Of course, the situation is subject to change, but it appears that a stock issue has caused this store’s temporarily closure for the moment. In the meantime, you can head to the other stores in Hollywood Studios for all your shopping needs. We’ll keep an eye out for more details and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see the latest updates on Florida’s tourism levels and how they’ve EXCEEDED pre-pandemic numbers. 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 heading to Hollywood Studios soon? Tell us in the comments! The post How a Stock Issue Could Impact Your Disney World Shopping first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has been transformed for the holiday season, and you can find a show-stopping Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A.. Main Street lookin’ pretty! That means there’s a special holiday makeover in a Disney hotel too, and you don’t need a park ticket to see this beautiful display! Check it out. At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can now stop to take a look at their beautiful Christmas display in the lobby! You can conveniently enter the Grand Californian from Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure. Grand Californian Hotel When you step inside the hotel, you’ll see a small Christmas tree with a reindeer on top. Smaller Tree And now it’s time for the main event! In the center of the six-story Great Hall lobby is the beautiful Grand Californian Christmas tree! Grand Californian Tree Some of the ornaments reflect the Arts and Crafts decor of the Grand Californian, which is all about craftsmanship, and the tree is completed with a reindeer tree topper. What ornaments do you see? It’s quite a beautiful sight and you don’t even need a park ticket to see it. Stop in on your next visit to Downtown Disney! Sit by the fireplace and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. So pretty! If you’re feeling festive in Disneyland, head to the Grand Californian Hotel lobby to enjoy this gorgeous Christmas tree! Keep reading DFB for more Disneyland and Disney World news! Get your FREE DFB exclusive printable of all the Disneyland Resort holiday treats! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you seen the Grand Californian Tree? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: One of Disneyland Resort’s Most Beautiful Christmas Trees is NOT in the Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you visiting EPCOT today or in the near future? Well, we have news that could impact your day. Spaceship Earth Sometimes rides close down in Disney World, and it’s not possible to predict when or where those closures will happen. We do know, however, that a popular EPCOT ride will be closing early on select dates this week and we’re sharing all the details you need to know here. Today, as we were in EPCOT, we received a notification indicating that Test Track will be closing early at 7PM today. This is not the first time Test Track has closed early in the last few weeks. Test Track is closing at 7 When we asked a Cast Member why Test Track has been closing early, they said the ride has been receiving a lot maintenance work. According to the Cast Member, it will close at 7PM today and tomorrow too. Test Track Test Track is the fastest ride in Disney World, reaching speeds of up to 65 miles per hour. If you’re looking for a thrill ride in Disney World, then this might be at the top of your list and a must-do. If you are hoping to ride it today or tomorrow, you’ll want to plan on getting in line earlier in the day, and make sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates during your visit. Test Track Test Track can close early due to bad weather as well, but in this case at least the early closure is something that Disney has warned guests of, so you can plan accordingly. Also, as we mentioned above, this is something that we’ve seen announced for Test Track before, so it’s something you might want to be prepared for in the future. Keep in mind that schedules and operating hours for rides are subject to change. Be sure to have your My Disney Experience app updated so you can get those update throughout your trip. Stay tuned to DFB for more news about Test Track and Disney World! Tour the holiday decor around EPCOT’s World Showcase! 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 Test Track? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's Fastest Ride Will Be CLOSING Early...Again! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration merchandise has proven to be a hot commodity! 50th Anniversary Merchandise And the combination of Disney World’s 50th celebration, Starbucks, and our favorite purple dragon might just make one of our favorite souvenirs, yet! A classic souvenir to buy is a Disney mug — they put the “fun” in functional. One of our favorite mug collections is the “Been There” series from Starbucks — there’s one for each park (and you can also collect them for various cities, states, and countries around the world)! We previously found the 50th Anniversary “Been There” Starbucks mugs Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom! And now, we’ve spotted them at EPCOT! Tree of Life We also spotted the EPCOT Starbucks “Been There” 50th Anniversary Mug at Port of Entry, at the entrance of World Showcase. It’s got Spaceship Earth on it… How many EPCOT icons can you spot? …as well as a big golden “50,” along with some EPCOT friends that might look familiar… Figment is always so cheerful! …like FIGMENT! There are also lots of EPCOT icons, like the Eiffel Tower and an attraction vehicle from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France pavilion, and more. EPCOT icons of the past, present…and future? And of course, Test Track, and Living with the Land were represented. So many friendly faces! But we also noticed some new features. It looks like Mary Poppin’s silhouette is floating near the Eiffel Tower, and Moana’s canoe is sailing near Mexico’s pyramid. These icons are hopefully positive hints that the transformation of EPCOT that we’ve been anticipating is quickly approaching! Maybe this appearance of Mary Poppins might mean that the Cherry Tree lane expansion to the UK pavilion is still in the works? Last we heard, it and the Spaceship Earth projects had been postponed. And the Moana canoe must be related to the new World Nature neighborhood including the Journey of Water experience. There’s Moana’s little canoe! If you like this design, you can also get it as an Ornament, or use this tiny mug for your espresso — there’s no wrong answer here! Lots in stock As with the other Starbucks collections, we expect this will sell out soon. So if you are looking to get your hands on one of these items, you may want to scoot on over to EPCOT! We’re excited to see another addition to this Starbucks collection and stay tuned to DFB for more photos and Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration news! So, What’s Going On With the EPCOT Transformation?! Here’s What We Know! 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 Do you have any previous versions of the “Been There” Starbucks mugs from Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post There Are TWO Unexpected Details on the New 50th Anniversary Starbucks Mugs in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World recently launched its Genie planning program through the My Disney Experience app. Disney Genie Pamphlet Along with Genie came Genie+, which is the paid system that has replaced FastPass+ in the parks. It’s $15 per day, per person and allows you to make reservations for the Lightning Lanes (old FastPass lanes) of 46 attractions across the parks. But, when you buy Genie+, you also get some other perks! One of those perks is exclusive PhotoPass Lenses you can use on your phone. We already saw a lot of the lenses when Genie+ launched, but now there are even more for you to check out! There are NEW PhotoPass Lenses on Genie+! First up, we have this Elsa Frozen Lens! If you have the camera facing you, you can use your ice powers freeze over the screen… The cold never bothered us anyway …or if you have you camera facing the other direction, you can make some snowy magic happen! Let it gooooo, let it GO! There is also a Timon Lens that puts him on top of your safari hat. Hakuna Matata And, an Expedition Everest Lens that bundles you up from the cold, but be careful, because there might be something behind you! Uh oh… You can also chow down on some of the most iconic Disney snacks, like a Mickey Premium Bar! The lens shows you with the bar… Let’s take a bite! …and then you can take bites out of it until it’s gone! But, you will get some chocolate on your face. A messy snack! Hungry for more? Try and throw some popcorn into your friend’s mouth! Catch! There are also some super cool sunglasses that actually reflect magical icons, like Cinderella Castle! So many sparkles! Some of the new lenses can be used all across Walt Disney World, but others, like the Timon and Expedition Everest Lenses, are only available in specific areas of the parks. Expedition Everest These PhotoPass Lenses are one of the perks of buying Genie+ while you’re in the parks, so take advantage of them! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to check out some of the other Genie+ PhotoPass Lenses! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you tried out any of the PhotoPass Lenses on Genie+ yet? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Enjoy a Mickey Premium Bar from Disney World WITHOUT the Calories first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Twenty-five years ago, cast members at Disney’s Contemporary Resort carefully packed a time capsule with documents, nametags and other treasures to celebrate the anniversary of the Resort’s dedication. The engineering services team sealed and buried it in the ground in front of the flag poles at the Resort, marking the location with a plaque that […]View the full article

The new Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Adventure downloadable content pack is coming to Minecraft today! Replicating the beloved theme park in Orlando, Florida this map is a recreation of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!View the full article

After a very challenging year in 2020, Florida tourism seems to be on the rise again. Disney World entrance Theme parks in Florida (including Disney World, Universal Orlando, Sea World, and more) have been reopening over the last year and a half. Though attendance numbers dropped dramatically in 2020 due to the global pandemic, it looks like Florida tourism numbers are now on the rise and some figures are even higher than before! According to the Orlando Sentinel, lots of tourists have been returning to Florida this year. The numbers are looking drastically better than 2020, and some attendance and revenue numbers are even topping those from 2019. Main Street U.S.A. In the third quarter of 2021 (July 1st through September 30th), Visit Florida reported an estimated total of 32.517 million tourists in Florida. That’s a 0.3% increase from the same time frame in 2019. In other words, the tourism numbers in the 3rd quarter of 2021 appear to have exceeded pre-pandemic levels from the same quarter in 2019. Heading into the Magic Kingdom Some of the contributing factors include the reopened theme parks (of course), increased attendance levels at the parks, and the return of the cruise industry, which began sailing again earlier this year. The Disney Magic Of the 32.517 million tourists in this year’s third quarter, 31.205 million were domestic travelers. Overall, this represented a “a 55.3% jump from the third quarter of 2020.” When it comes to the numbers for international tourists in the third quarter, “the third-quarter numbers were up 60.4% from the third quarter of 2020.” Visit Florida is predicting another tourism boost from international visitors since the U.S. government eased travel restrictions for international visitors earlier this month. Note that visitors from other countries will still need to follow certain health and safety requirements in order to enter the U.S. Air travel into the U.S. is opening up According to Visit Florida, international visitors provide a huge boost to the tourism industry because they usually spend more time and money than domestic visitors do. On the Airplane Looking at the first 9 months of 2021 as a whole, Florida saw an estimated 91.484 million visitors, compared to 60.213 million tourists in the first 9 months of 2020. The vast majority of the tourists were from other parts of the U.S. Disney World has recently reported increases in revenue and attendance, and Universal Orlando reported that this quarter was their most profitable quarter ever, despite the international travel restrictions that were previously in place. Magic Kingdom So, it seems things are starting to change in Florida. We’ll keep an eye out for more news about tourism in Florida and we’ll let you know what we find. Keep following DFB for more news and updates as you plan your next vacation. 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 Florida for a vacation soon? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Florida Tourism EXCEEDS Pre-Pandemic Levels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Peppa Pig Theme Park will be certified autism center when it opens in February, executives said at IAAPA Expo 2021. View the full article

What’s better than getting to blast through space on the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? ©Disney Getting to blast through space on the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser FOR FREE! DUH! Starting November 16, 2021, Bring Home the Bounty Sweepstakes is available for a chance to win the grand prize! Participants can enter once daily until December 16, 2021. So, to ensure that the Force is with you, enter every day! ©Disney The grand prize winner will receive a 4-day/3-night vacation to Disney World, including a 2-night stay on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for the winner and up to 3 guests. Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney And if that’s not amazing enough, there’s MORE! ©Disney The winner will get a chance to meet the authors of the Star Wars: The High Republic, a special welcome basket, and to top it off — they’ll get to take off on the starcruiser before it’s open to the public! The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser officially opens on March 1, 2022 — but this exclusive event takes place in February! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney To enter, head to starwars.com/bring-home-the-bounty and log in with your Disney account information. The sweepstakes will end on December 16th and a winner will be announced during the live stream of Star Wars: The High Republic on January 4, 2022. Learn About ANOTHER Way to Stay at Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel for FREE! Booking opportunities for the Halcyon, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, are filling fast, so have fun entering this sweepstakes for a chance to win. Or to ensure you have your reservation confirmed, reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations to help you coordinate your trip to a galaxy far, far away. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be entering the sweepstakes? Tell us in the comments! The post ✨ How to Win a FREE Stay at the New Star Wars Hotel in Disney World! ✨ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For those of you looking to spend some much-needed quality time with your BFFs this holiday season, look no further, because Mickey and Friends have got you covered! The Sensational Six are inspiring friends nationwide to spend quality time in their very own backyards with Mickey and Friends Stay True: Stay-Cation! View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s the holiday season, everyone! The Emporium is looking jolly! Disney goes all out for the holidays, with decorations everywhere, special food offerings, a holiday after hours event, and a ton of merchandise. We’ve already seen fun festive Minnie ears, clothing, and more, but there are some new Disney designer holiday items that were just released in the parks as well! This is the new Dooney & Bourke Disney Dogs “Santa Paws” collection! Doggos! It features our favorite Disney K9s (and Stitch) in their holiday attire! I just met you and I love you How cute, right?! The dogs include Pluto, Fifi, Lady, Tramp, Jock, Trusty, Nana, Pongo, Perdita, Copper, Dodger, Max, Bolt, Dug, Stitch (who apparently counts as a dog), and more. Satchels There is a backpack in the collection, which is $268… How many dog treats can we fit in here? …and a satchel that is $228. Look at all their sweaters and hats! There is also a limited edition MagicBand in the pattern for $58. Only 5,000! AND the MagicBand is available online on shopDisney! Fancy MagicBand They’re limited to 2 per guest and only 5,000 were made, so act fast if you want to get one! Click here to get the Santa Paws Dooney & Bourke MagicBand We found the collection today in both Creations in EPCOT and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney holiday merchandise news and updates! Click here to see more Disney holiday merchandise! 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 like this new pattern? Let us know in the comments! The post STOP What You’re Doing — You Have to See these Disney Dogs in Christmas Sweaters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, I’m excited to share that we’ve just launched even more Disney PhotoPass Lenses! These new Lenses, along with our current collection, are available through the My Disney Experience app with a purchase of Disney Genie+ service.View the full article

The Disney World parks have varying hours, so you want to keep an eye on the calendar and DFB’s updates so that you know how early you can enter the parks and how long you can plan to stay. Cinderella Castle Sometimes those hours change when there are special events happening inside the park, during holidays or other busy times, or just because! Most of the changes aren’t too drastic (maybe the difference of an hour or two), but we just saw an updated schedule for the Magic Kingdom that is pretty significant. According to Disney World’s calendar, Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close at 4:30PM on January 25th, 2022. ©Disney That’s a BIG difference from the normal closing time of 8 or 9PM that we’re used to seeing at this park! We’re not sure why the Magic Kingdom is currently set to close that early, but it’s possible that the park’s hours will change, so be sure to check for updates as the date gets closer. Evening in the Magic Kingdom We recently saw a surprising update followed by a quick change when EPCOT showed that it was closing at 10PM instead of midnight on New Years Eve. When we checked back soon after, the closing time was back to 12AM on that day. Spaceship Earth So, it’s possible that this closing time will change. But if it doesn’t change and you don’t have a park hopper ticket, you might want to consider switching your park reservation to one of the other theme parks on January 25th so you can have MORE time in the parks. As of the time of writing, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open until 7PM, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT will both be open until 9PM on January 25th. Tree of Life’s “Beacon of Magic” nighttime lighting We’ll let you know about any other big changes, so keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your next Disney World vacation! Click Here to See the 2021 Holiday Hours for All the Parks 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! Are you heading to Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments. The post The Day You Might NOT Want to Go to Magic Kingdom in January 2022 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. If you know your Disney trivia, then you probably know about legendary artist Mary Blair. Blair was instrumental in the iconic design of the “it’s a small world” attraction and her unique use of colors and her style greatly influenced the design of movies like Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella! ©D23 Recently, Disney started its massive Black Friday sale, giving fans the chance to get a whole bunch of awesome Disney items for less. And included in that sale are some EPIC items inspired by the artwork of Mary Blair! If you love Mary Blair and/or Alice in Wonderland, you DON’T want to miss out on this. The Alice in Wonderland by Mary Blair Scented Wax Candle is one of the many items on sale. This item features a collage of Mary Blair’s pre-production artwork and has a gardenia scent. Plus, all the items in this Mary Blair-inspired collection celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland! It’s Gardenia scented Normally, this candle would be $19.99, but it’s on sale right now for $11.98! Click Here to Shop the Alice in Wonderland Candle! The Alice in Wonderland by Mary Blair Bowl Set is also on sale right now! This item comes with a set of three ceramic bowls featuring images of Alice and the Garden of Live Flowers in Mary Blair’s iconic style. The edges of the bowls have gold trim, while the outside of the bowls have raised flower designs and the inside of the bowls feature painted designs. ©Disney Before this sale, these bowls would typically be priced at $34.99, but right now the bowl set can be yours for $24.98. Click Here to Shop the Alice in Wonderland Bowl Set! Along with the bowl set, the Alice in Wonderland by Mary Blair Cookie Jar can be yours for LESS. This cookie jar features images of Alice’s journey in the Garden of Live Flowers on a porcelain jar with gold trim. ©Disney You’d usually have to shell out $54.99 for this jar, but now it’s only $38.98! Click Here to Shop the Alice in Wonderland Cookie Jar! The Alice in Wonderland by Mary Blair Mug is a ceramic mug that looks like three cups from the Mad Tea Party stacked on top of each other! Is It Your Unbirthday?! This unique mug features Mary Blair artwork with Alice and the Mad Hatter enjoying a tea party, as well as Mary Blair-inspired teacup designs. Mug Usually, this one would be $22.99, but now it’s $13.98! Click Here to Shop the Alice in Wonderland Mug! The Alice in Wonderland by Mary Blair Table Runner is a great way to set any table for a fun tea party! This set would be perfect for the spring too This table runner features floral designs based on the Garden of Live Flowers and the Garden of the Red Queen and adds a colorful pop to any table. ©Disney This one got a big price drop changing from $49.99 to the lower price of $29.98! Click Here to Shop the Alice in Wonderland Table Runner! But, that’s not all! You can also grab a TON of other items from this collection on sale, including the kitchen towel, bag chain with charm, clothing, plates, tea cups, and more! ©Disney So, if you’ve been hoping to snag pieces of this collection, NOW is the time! Be sure to act fast and get these items while they’re still on sale. Click here to see the entire collection! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more. Click Here to Read About Disney’s MASSIVE Black Friday Sale! 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 big sale? Let us know in the comments! The post See How You Can Get a Big DISCOUNT on Disney's Mary Blair Collection Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Who doesn’t love a Disney World discount?! How we feel when we save money on Disney World tickets Disney regularly has discounts available for guests to take advantage of, like savings on hotel rooms, Genie+, restaurants, and more. And now, there are NEW discounts available for U.S. Military members in 2022! Members of the U.S. Military can get specially priced Disney World theme park tickets in 2022! They can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket). Main Street U.S.A. Flag Ceremony Here’s a look at the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax Magic Kingdom Here’s a look at the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax Slinky Dog Dash You can purchase these tickets now through December 16th, 2022 for trips from January 1st through December 16th, 2022. Here’s a look at some important details of the deal: ©Disney And, you can also purchase Disney’s Memory Maker product for the special price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! Memory Maker includes digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos, select attraction photos and videos, professional photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers, and Magic Shots featuring Disney characters and more added to your photos. PhotoPass Photographer U.S. Military members can also get great rates on Disney World hotels in 2022! You can book rooms now through December 16th, 2022 for most nights January 1st through December 16th, 2022. Here’s a look at the length of stay and eligibility requirements: ©Disney You will have to call Disney for more details on the exact rates of the deal. Here is a look at some other important details, like which hotels are NOT included in this deal: ©Disney We’ll keep you updated with any other Disney World discounts we see, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see if you qualify for this Disney Fan Club membership discount 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 trip to Disney World any time soon? Let us know in the comments! The post U.S. Military Members Can Save BIG at Disney World in 2022! 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. We’re halfway through November and it’s time to get started on holiday shopping! ©Amazon Target is currently running a big Disney sale, and today we’ve also compiled a list of some of the best Disney deals you can get on Amazon, so take a look! Want Mickey waffles at home? Get the Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker on sale on Amazon for $30.87, down from $39.99! You can make 6 inch Mickey waffles and enjoy a touch of Disney World from home. ©Amazon It comes with nonstick cooking plates and a cute little hidden Mickey as the power indicator light! Find the Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker here! If it’s time for family game night and you need a new game — try Funko Disney Mickey and the Beanstalk Game! Right now it’s on sale for $17 down from $19.99. This is a cooperative game that lets the whole family work together. ©Amazon The game board is actually 3D! It’s best for kids 4 and up for two to four players, and each game takes approximately 30 minutes to help Mickey and friends sneak food from the Giant’s table and escape. Order the Mickey and the Beanstalk Game here! Can’t decide which Disney Princess doll to get? Why not get them all! The Ralph Breaks the Internet Disney Princess Doll Set includes 14 (!!) Disney Princess dolls in their sleepwear from Ralph Breaks the Internet, and you can buy the set for $199.99 right now (retail is $209.99). ©Amazon The dolls also come with accessories inspired by the movie, like pretend snacks, headbands, and more! Click here to get the Ralph Breaks the Internet Princess Set! This Disney Ariel Women’s Rhinestone Watch has a huge markdown right now! You can save $40 and get it for $29.99, down from $69.99. This round watch features unique artwork of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. The watch face measures 44mm and there are inset rhinestones in the bezel and bracelet. ©Amazon Though it’s not meant for swimming, it’s also water-resistant up to 30 meters (or 99 feet!). This is a pretty big deal you may want to take advantage of if you know someone who loves The Little Mermaid. Get a huge deal on the Ariel Rhinestone Watch here! Whether your birthday is in April or you just prefer clear crystals, the Minnie Mouse Birthstone Earrings are on sale for $19.99 down from $50. That’s a $30 savings! ©Amazon These silver plated crystal stud earrings are in the shape of Minnie Mouse’s head, complete with a bow. You can save $30 big you order them now! Here’s where to order the Minnie Mouse Birthstone Earrings! And if you’re looking for Legos this holiday season, the Lego Disney Cinderella’s Royal Carriage Set is on sale for $31.99 down from $39.99. This set is great for young kiddos, and it comes with 2 mini dolls (Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother), a pumpkin patch, 3 animal figures, and of course, Cinderella’s carriage. ©Amazon This set comes with 237 pieces total, and kids ages 6 and up can enjoy building it and playing with it! Click here for the Lego Disney Cinderella’s Royal Carriage Set! Head over to Amazon to take advantage of these sales because they might not last long! And keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping news! Save on 823 (!!) Disney items at Target for a limited time! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you shopping on Amazon right now? Tell us in the comments! The post Save Up to on Amazon Disney Deals Right NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Wonderland of Lights & Santa’s Village drive-thru attraction, which is moving to Auburndale for its sixth year in Central Florida, has begun installing over a million lights in preparation for opening night November 25. View the full article

OK, everyone who has a Disney World vacation planned for 2022, today is THE DAY: It’s time to pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 e-book! Planning your Disney World vacation can seem complicated, but our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining will help you every step of the way! Get your 2022 pre-order NOW! With over 800 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is guaranteed to help you plan! And, now’s the time to get started! Pre-Order with code WDW2022 TODAY to get: 1. 25% OFF your pre-order purchase with code WDW2022! And… 2. The fully updated 2021 Edition of the Guide immediately for FREE. Just use code WDW2022 at checkout! (We’ll send the 2022 Edition directly to your inbox as soon as it’s published!!) http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-22.png Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, 2022 Edition today for 25% off the cover price (with code WDW2022…did we mention that?), you’ll also get our 2021 Edition immediately for FREE, so you can start planning TODAY! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Start-Shopping-001-350x154.jpg What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of ALL the information you need to plan the BEST Disney World vacation. We keep ALL of our DFB Guides fully updated — which means the 2021 edition is up-to-date RIGHT NOW and the 2022 Edition will have even MORE new changes when it’s published! This means when you pre-order the 2022 edition today you’re getting TWO fully-updated DFB Guides for the PRICE OF ONE! DFB Guide 2021 Pages The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! 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Even after those pricey tickets, hotel rooms, flights, and more, dining in Disney World can add up to be one of the priciest line items in your vacation budget. It’s important to get a sense of how much you’ll actually spend on food ahead of time. You may be surprised to find out just how easy it is to go over budget, especially with all of those enticing snacks (not to mention visiting during one of EPCOT’s festivals!). Cinderella’s Royal Table If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World vacation, it’s important to sit down and estimate how much you may wind up spending on food, as well as review some simple ways to save a few bucks on your next meal in the parks and resorts! How much will you spend on food? The total amount of money you’ll spend on food during your Disney World vacation depends on these major factors: How many people are in your party? (More people = more $$$, obv!) Do you have any kids in your party, or is it all adults? How MANY meals/snacks do you anticipate eating in a day? How MUCH food do you typically eat in a day (different from above!) How many days will you be in Disney World? Le Cellier Steakhouse Unfortunately, there’s not a single magic “number,” but there are some averages you can look at to get a basic understanding of your total food budget. Disney breaks their dining locations down into these per person price categories: $ ($14.99 and under) $$ ($15 to $34.99) $$$ ($35 to $59.99) $$$$ ($60 and above) Cheshire Cat Tail You can expect most of your counter service meals to fall somewhere in the $-$$ range, and most table service restaurants to fall somewhere in the $$-$$$ range. The price of a single meal at Disney World varies greatly, from approximately $12-15 per person for an entree at a quick service restaurant to a whopping $350 per person at their most high-end restaurant, when available. Maple Glazed Manchester Quail with Chestnut Gnocchi Don’t forget, you can read all of the menus at Disney World table service and quick service restaurants ahead of time and look at the prices for each of the food items you are considering. That way, you can get a rough estimate of how much you should prepare to spend on dining on your next vacation. We recommend making a “must eat” list then breaking down a rough idea of what it could cost. Click here to read about Disney World’s most expensive meal! What are some ways you can save money on food? While your spending can easily go over-budget when it comes to dining at Disney World, there are also plenty of ways to SAVE and spend UNDER-budget on your next vacation. The Feature Film Burger Here are a few tips to keep in mind when figuring out ways to spend a little less on food. Hold Off On Lunch First, if this works for your family, consider skipping lunch entirely and instead have a late breakfast and early dinner. Serving sizes at Disney are often pretty large and you can likely get away with “skipping” a meal and eating twice per day (with some tasty snacks in between). Can’t have breakfast without Mickey waffles You might hit lunchtime and realize you’re not at ALL hungry or that a snack will tide you over til dinner. Fast Food = Usually Cheaper Food Another easy way to spend a little less on food, if you’re OK with skipping some sit-down meals, is to avoid table service restaurants and stick to quick service (AKA “fast food” style) meals as often as you can. Not all quick service locations are created equal, and it’s not all just chicken fingers and cheeseburgers at these restaurants! Satu’li Canteen Quick service spots like Satu’li Canteen, Columbia Harbour House, and La Cantina de San Angel all offer unique menus and food that you may mistake for table service dining! Click here to see the BEST fast food spots in Disney World A Snack Can Be a Mini-Meal If you want to save even MORE money, order large snacks that could easily substitute as a meal! If you’re a light eater, you may find that some of Disney World’s snacks are large enough to count as one of your meals for the day. Jumbo Pretzel Or, you can share a larger snack with a friend to spread the cost. Find the Deals at Sit Down Restaurants If you do sit down at a table service restaurant, take a look at the appetizer menu and see if there is anything there you could order as your entree to save a few bucks (again, portion sizes are often BIG in Disney World, even on apps!). Or, order one entree to share with a friend. Salmon Pasta If you choose to save money this way, just remember to tip your server fairly even if you’re not ordering as much! B.Y.O.F. (Bring Your Own FOOD!) Bringing your own snacks from home (or by having them delivered to your hotel when you arrive) is another easy way to save a ton on food. Grocery Delivery If you have a car, you can also make a quick run to the grocery store on your first day to pick up breakfast items to eat in the room before you head out to the parks or easy portable lunch or snack options. Look Beyond Disney World Speaking of having your own car, consider dining off Disney World property. We know that one of the biggest reasons to visit Disney World in the first place for some is to eat the food, but taking an evening “off” can definitely help if you’re looking to save a few bucks. Jumbo Hot Dog from Portillos, located right off Disney World property! With newer hot spots like Portillo’s and White Castle just a stone’s throw away, you can find some unique options NOT within Disney World proper. The Disney Gift Card Safety Net Finally, if you need extra assistance sticking to a budget, purchase a Disney gift card ahead of your trip and load it with the amount of money you have budgeted for food. That way, you know exactly how much you have to spend on your next meal, and you can track over time how close you are to sticking to that budget. Gift Card This can help pre-planning and while on vacation to keep your budget in check. Click here to read about huge snacks at Disney World you can order as a meal to save some money! What about the Disney Dining Plan? In case you haven’t heard, the Disney Dining Plan is set to return soon! While many guests use this as a convenient way to pre-pay for your meals, in most circumstances, you will actually have a very difficult time actually SAVING money on the Dining Plan. The Hollywood Brown Derby It’s definitely doable to come out on top with the Dining Plan, but it often means getting the prices options on menus, including choosing alcohol for adults. If you’re more of a picky or lighter eater or have any dietary restrictions, this may not be the best deal for you. Look at those menus, crunch the numbers and see! If you’re considering adding the Dining Plan when it becomes available again, here are the prices for each plan from 2020, prior to the closures. Note these could shift once the Dining Plan officially returns: Quick Service Dining Plan: $55 per adult each day and $26 per child (ages 3-9) each day. (2 Quick Service meals, 2 snacks per night. Refillable mug included for length of stay.) Standard Dining Plan: $78 per adult each day and $38.50 per child each day. (One Quick Service and One Table Service meal, 2 snacks per night. Refillable mug included for length of stay.) Dining Plan Plus: $95 per adult each day and $35 per child each day. (Any combination of 2 Table Service or Quick Service meals, 2 snacks per night. Refillable mug included for length of stay.) Deluxe Dining Plan: $119 per adult each day and $47.50 per child each day. (Any combination of 3 Table Service or Quick Service meals, 2 snacks per night. Table service meals also include an appetizer here. Refillable mug included for length of stay.) Entrance to Be Our Guest Like we mentioned above, the big benefit of the Dining Plan is that your food is “pre-paid,” meaning you may be able to eat all of your food on vacation with no mystery to what your food budget will end up costing you — you know exactly how much you’re spending. Keep in mind additional food and drinks and gratuity are not included. While this may not be the best way to actually save money, it is an easier way to budget and know exactly how much you’ll spend on food before you even leave home. Click here to learn more about the return of the Disney Dining Plan! Budgeting for Disney World dining can be tricky, but with a little bit of research ahead of your trip and some mindful spending practices once you’re there, you may find that you can better manage your money the next time you go to grab a meal or a snack in the parks and resorts! Be sure to follow along on before your next Disney World vacation so you can learn about more ways to save and more ways to be as prepared as possible. 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 restaurant is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Our BEST Tips to NOT Break the Bank On Food at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Announcing the 2022 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute! I’m very happy to announce that Walt Disney World has finally released the news that their hugely popular Disney Armed Forces Salute has been renewed for 2022. Disneyland announced their 2021-2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute in June 2021. The currently running 2021 Disney World Armed […] The post 2022 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Announced appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Do You Have Existing Disney World Tickets That You Have Already Purchased? Do you Want to Use Disney Genie+? Well there is a way that you can add this service to your Military Ticket! This applies to both Disney Armed Forces Salute and Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World. A Simple Process […] The post Disney Genie+ Can Be Added to Existing Military Disney Tickets appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article