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The global health crisis has continued to affect Disney World over the past few months. Magic Kingdom This summer, Disney reintroduced the indoor mask mandate in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Now, the CDC’s recommendations for the Walt Disney World area have seen an update. Let’s take a look. Data from the CDC has officially placed Orange County, Florida (one of the two counties in which Disney World is located) into the Moderate Tier of Community Transmission for COVID-19, down from the Substantial Tier. ©CDC For counties in the Substantial Tier, it is recommended that everyone (vaccinated and unvaccinated) wear a mask in public, indoor settings. In the Moderate Tier, however, only unvaccinated people are recommended to wear a mask in public, indoor settings. Disney World is also partially located in Osceola County which remains in the Substantial Tier of Community Transmission. ©CDC At this time, Disney World’s indoor mask mandates align with the CDC recommendations for a county in the Substantial Tier of Community Transmission. Though part of Disney World is technically in a Moderate Tier county, part of the resort remains in a Substantial Tier county. Mask Signage We will keep a close eye on changing data patterns and for any news about the health mandates in Disney World. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Want to learn more about Disney World’s mask mandates? Click here. Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Got questions? Ask them in the comments! The post NEWS: CDC Updates Mask Recommendations For Orange County, Florida 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 almost halfway through November, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your holiday shopping! So many Disney items at Target, so little time Target currently has the perfect deal for stocking up on multiple Disney gifts for the people in your life, so learn here how to get a FREE Disney item! Now through November 20th at Target, when you buy two qualifying Disney items, you get one free! This offer is valid on in store purchases, order pickup, same day delivery, and shipping. There are 823 eligible items (!!) including clothing, action figures and accessories, dolls, bath toys, and more. Let’s take a look at what you could buy! ©Target This Disney Princess Style Collection Play Suitcase Travel Set is on sale for $27.49 (down from $39.99), and it comes with TONS of adorable accessories, like a pretend passport, a travel map, pretend earbuds, music player, sunglasses, a sleep mask, pretend lip balm, hand sanitizer, and more. Your little one can practice for your next Disney World trip! ©Target If you want to snag this play suitcase while it’s still on sale, get it at Target now! Order the Disney Princess Play Suitcase Set here! The Disney Princess Play Click & Swap Laptop is $19.99, and it comes with five different play modes, with over 15 phrases, music, and sounds. ©Target Your kiddo can customize their laptop with stickers and desktop screens, and even play with pretend earbuds. Find the Disney Princess Play Click & Swap Laptop here! Fans of The Mandalorian and Star Wars will love this 8 Inch Plush Baby Yoda for $13.99. Who doesn’t want an adorable Baby Yoda in their house?! ©Target The base of this plush is filled with beans so you can actually prop him up for display or play! It’s perfect for fans of any age. Find the 8 Inch Baby Yoda Plush here! Action figures are also included in this sale! Check out this Marvel Avengers Total Hero Series Blast Gear Captain America for $21.49. This 12-inch Captain America comes with a launcher and projectiles, along with Cap’s shield. ©Target You can also find Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Black Panther in this action figure series! Check out the Captain America Blast Gear Figure here! And this Disney Princess Activity Tote for $19.99 is perfect for any budding artist! It comes with over 100 pieces, including the tote, activity pad, stickers, markers, a magnetic play scene, and more. ©Target There are SO many ways to create with this tote, and you could even take it with on your next road trip to Disney World! Order the Disney Princess Activity Tote here! So if you were looking for that push to start your holiday shopping, here’s your opportunity to save money by buying two Disney items and getting one FREE through November 20th at Target. Keep reading DFB for more Disney holiday shopping tips! Visit Target to take advantage of this buy 2 get 1 free Disney deal! 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 taking advantage of this sale? Tell us in the comments! The post Save on 823 (!!) Disney Items at Target for a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney has released a whole BUNCH of Minnie ears over the past several years. Lots of Minnie Ears We’ve seen some themed to the holidays, others that are bright and colorful, and some that feature fan-favorite character designs. Today, a NEW pair of ears has been released from designer Vera Wang, but if you want to get them you’ll have to be ready to shell out a LOT of cash. This weekend, we shared that NEW designer ears from Vera Wang would be released soon, and now…they’re HERE! ©Disney, Vera Wang The brand new Minnie Mouse Ear Veil Headband by Vera Wang features a white tulle veil and soft padded ears. ©Disney, Vera Wang The veil itself is detachable, and comes with teeth so you can secure it to your hair if you want to. The ears themselves are encrusted with pronged crystals and there’s a big ivory organza bow and ribbon across them. ©Disney, Vera Wang These ears are a limited release and were designed by Vera Wang. They come with a certificate of verification… ©Disney …and a black drawstring storage bag. ©Disney But, if you want to grab these ears, get ready to hand over some SERIOUS cash. The Vera Wang ears are priced at a whopping $600! For that same amount of money you could get about 120 DOLE whips (priced at about $4.99 each)! That’s the same price that the Heidi Klum designer ears were priced at, so perhaps it comes as no surprise, but that’s a serious ear investment. ©Disney If you want to grab the Vera Wang ears, you can get them on shopDisney right now. They’re also set to be released today (November 15th) in the Disney parks. Get the Vera Wang ears here! We’ll keep an eye out for more details about these ears and other new Disney merchandise, and we’ll let you know what we find. Check back with us for all of the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you pay $600 for these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Would You Pay 0(!!) for Disney's New Vera Wang Designer Ears? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is still happening in the parks! Hi Minnie! Although holiday decorations are starting to take over, you can still find lots of ways to celebrate the 50th. We recently had a new 50th-themed snack, we’re still enjoying new shows like Enchantment and Harmonious, and there are plenty of options for themed merchandise online and in the gift shops. We’ve even seen NEW merchandise coming out for the celebration, including one item that we bet will sell out fast! Today, we spotted a new 50th Anniversary tumbler in the Magic Kingdom! New 50th Tumbler The cup has a sparkly black and gold ombre pattern all around, with the 50th logo on the front in gold. It has a black lid and straw as well. So pretty! It seems like it would match the 50th Anniversary luxe logo collection perfectly. The cup is available at the Emporium for $49.99, and we also spotted it over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Creature Comforts (the Starbucks location in that park). At the Emporium, these tumblers are only displayed behind the counter, so just let the Cast Members at the cash registers know if you’d like to purchase one. 50th tumbler at Creature Comforts If the last few Disney World x Starbucks tumblers are any indication, we can bet that this new souvenir will start to sell out FAST. There were plenty in stock when we saw them, but we still think you should hurry into the parks if you’re hoping to buy one. We bet these will go fast! Remember that Disney World will be getting 50th Anniversary merchandise all throughout their 18-month-long celebration. So keep following DFB for more news on the latest merchandise in Disney World! Click Here to See All the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right Now 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 Would you buy the newest tumbler in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: The NEW 50th Anniversary Tumbler Will Have You RUNNING to Disney World! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Festival of Holidays has officially kicked off in Disney California Adventure! It’s time! We’ve been taking you around the park with us all weekend as we try all of the new and returning eats and drinks. So far, we’ve had delicious Shrimp and Grits, tasty sweets at Grandma’s Kitchen, and MORE. But, it’s not just the holiday booths that feature some special dishes for the occasion, select Disneyland restaurants are also participating and we’re bringing you a look at all the offerings — let’s get to it! Grizzly Peak Churro Cart Over at the Grizzly Peak Churro Cart, the Peppermint Churro is BACK once again! It is a churro coated with crushed candy canes and drizzled with chocolate and vanilla icing. Peppermint Churro If your dreams are made of chocolate and peppermint then this one is for you! But, you might want to prepare yourself for an extra wash cycle when you get home — this churro can get messy. Lucky Fortune Cookery Now, it’s no secret that we’re all for Disney treats, but every once in a while we need a little something healthy. And, that’s when we turn to the Lucky Fortune Cookery which features a NEW Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit! Lucky Fortune Cookery We’re at least going to tell ourselves that this one is “healthy” as it’s made with a crispy bao bun that is filled with seasonal fresh fruit tossed in a berry sauce and dusted with powdered sugar. We got to try this one during the media event for Festival of Holidays. Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit It costs $6.49 and is also available via Mobile Order. This was a pretty delightful treat! The fruit was indeed super fresh and the bao had a good balance of crispy and soft textures. Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit It’s a bit of a small portion for the price, but the amount of fruit certainly feels fair. Look at those giant blackberries! Paradise Gardens Seasonal Cart Next up is Paradise Gardens Seasonal Cart where you can find THREE different offerings for the Festival of Holidays, and one of them is brand NEW! First up is the returning Beef Tamale with Red Sauce. In the past, this one has been called the Beef and Cheese Tamale with Red Chili Sauce and, while the name may be a little different, it’s still got all the goods that we remember! Beef Tamale with red sauce And, you can get the Maple-Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum here which is made with rum, maple syrup, and flavors of hazelnut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove topped with a house-made salted-caramel whipped cream. It is a great way to warm up on an especially chilly day in California. Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum The new item here is the Guava and Cheese Pan Dulce! It is a guava and cheese pan dulce finished with a colorful chocolate sarape. Pacific Wharf Cafe Speaking of things that will keep you warm, Pacific Warf Cafe is featuring the returning Apple Fritter Bread Pudding. And, if you haven’t had the chance to taste this monstrosity, then you need to RUN to this at Festival of Holidays. It costs $5.99 and is a warm apple-cinnamon bread pudding served with whipped cream and warm salted caramel sauce. Apple Fritter Bread Pudding It’s no secret that bread pudding is one of our FAVORITE Disney desserts and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint with its balance of flavors that make it just sweet enough but not too sweet. And, you’ll have no excuse NOT to try it because this one is also available on Mobile Order. Pacific Wharf Coffee Cart Another tasty drink for the festival this year can be found at Pacific Wharf Coffee Cart where they are serving up the Blueberry Apple Cider. We tried a warm Blueberry Apple Cider at this spot back in 2019! Hot Blueberry Apple Cider in 2019 This is a fairly sweet cider with notable blueberry flavors. Smokejumpers Grill Over at Smokejumpers Grill, there are TWO specialty menu options including the NEW Holiday Shake for $8.99, which is a spiced shake that features a holiday garnish of green whipped cream and is then topped with a red wreath donut. Heads up, that shake is super sweet! Holiday Shake And, the Loaded Latke is BACK on the menu this year featuring all of the same fixins. So for $7.99 you can get the traditional latke loaded with smoked brisket topped with soy yogurt-horseradish sauce and scallion. Loaded Latke Now, this historically hasn’t been one of our favorite latkes that we’ve had in Disneyland, but you’ll have to give it a try and let us know how it stacks up for you! And, don’t forget that you can order up both of these through Mobile Order! Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street And, we’re wrapping up our tour of the additional locations serving up some holiday offerings with a churro — how fitting! This year, Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street has brought back what was once known as the Pecan Pie Churro. It has been renamed the Chocolate-Pecan Churro, but it still has all of the toppings that we’ve been dreaming about ever since our last bite. Pecan Pie Churro It is a classic churro topped with maple glaze, toasted pecans, and chocolate drizzle. And, trust us, it’s worth every penny for this sweet soft crunchy churro! Pecan Pie Churro Well, that’s it for all the extra offerings you can find this year at Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! Of course, we’re not done eating yet, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more reviews of all the new and returning eats and drinks! Check out MORE Disneyland Festival of Holidays Booths, Menus, and FOOD PHOTOS Here! 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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. This time, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Disney Festival of Holidays. 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 REVIEWS: Disney Festival of Holidays Brought Us Messy Churros and Green Whipped Cream? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wanna be a Disney snacking PRO? Or do you think you already are? Dole Whip Cone Whatever the case may be, I think it’s about time you and I talk about some super-epic snacks. Check out our video below on 10 Snacks Disney Pros Never Miss! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite Disney snack! The post DFB Video: 10 Snacks Disney Pros Never Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A former director with Universal Creative is suing Disney, claiming the company used his design for a themed drop ride mechanism in its Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride without compensating him after he pitched the design to Disney years earlier. View the full article

When it comes to Disney World, it might seem like no matter what, the trip will be perfect! Sadly, that’s not the case: sometimes things go awry like when a ride breaks down or when it just won’t stop raining. Magic Kingdom However, there are some mistakes that you can AVOID that will help your trip be a success. Over on our Facebook page, we asked our readers what their BIGGEST Disney World mistakes were — here’s what they said! Not Planning Your Dining When it comes to dining at Disney World, you should have a plan! This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have reservations for every meal, but you should have a game plan for what you’re going to eat. Without a game plan, you might end up missing out on all the great food Disney World has to offer! If you’re not sure about what you want, that’s what we’re here for: we’ve got guides and reviews that’ll help you find the perfect meal. EPCOT One reader said they “didn’t make a single reservation and thought we could walk in to a table service restaurant,” and ended up not getting into a Disney table-service restaurant. However, there’s also another way planning can go wrong — you can have a meal at the wrong time. Peak times are typically very busy at quick service restaurants, so eat at off-times to avoid crowds and get your Mobile Orders faster. Le Cellier is a Table Service offering Another reader warned “don’t plan a sit down meal during EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival if you plan on trying some of the food kiosks. SO MUCH FOOD!” If you’re planning to hit up the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival or another event with a lot of food, you might want to not get a dining reservation for that day. Overplanning It’s one thing to not plan at all, but it’s a whole ‘nother thing to plan too much! If you put too much on your plate each day of your trip, you might end up being overwhelmed and exhausted. In fact, you run the risk of missing out on a lot by overplanning. Toy Story Land One reader noted that because they overplanned and had too many dining reservations, “everything was on time constraint and we missed so much” while another reader said that ultimately, “you can’t do it all in xx days.” In a way, you have to accept that you won’t be able to do it all, even if you plan out every second of your trip, and just focus on your top priorities. Bringing the Wrong People With You This one might seem a little bit harsh, but bringing the wrong people with you to Disney World can be a HUGE mistake according to our readers. If you bring someone with you that doesn’t enjoy theme parks or crowds and just really isn’t into Disney, it can be a waste of time and money for you and for the other person. Hollywood Studios A lot of readers talked about the mistake of bringing the wrong person with them and one reader, in particular, said “going to Disney with others that don’t appreciate it as much as I do.” Going at the Wrong Time of Year This one is really about personal taste, but some times of the year might not be the best time to go to Disney World. When we heard back from our readers, two of the trouble spots during the year were summertime and the holidays! The summertime was an issue for some people because of the heat and July 4th crowds, and the holidays were an issue for the crowds. The Holidays in Hollywood Studios One reader noted their biggest mistake was “going to Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day and for fireworks on July 4th” while another reader said “we will never ever go the week between Christmas and New Years. We could only get on maybe 2 or three rides each day. It was so packed it was hard to get around and just wall to wall people. Lesson learned.” Wearing the Wrong Shoes Yes, shoes. Disney World veterans know that proper footwear is EVERYTHING when it comes to having a good trip. There are two big footwear mistakes you can make: wearing new shoes or wearing the wrong shoes for your plans that day. Remember that Disney World is a walking-intensive place, which means you really want those shoes to be comfy. Animal Kingdom One reader shared this horror story about wearing new shoes: “I wore brand new sneakers and had no other shoes with me. I had so many blisters, even between my toes. And we were there for 12 days!! I was in agony the whole trip.” Meanwhile, another reader simply said “wearing flip flops in Epcot” was their mistake. So there you have it! There are the 5 biggest mistakes to avoid in Disney World from our readers! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for more. Here are 36 Rides Disney World Fans Could TOTALLY Live Without! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is the biggest mistake you’ve made at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: 5 Disney World Mistakes You DON’T Want to Make first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, and that means a new EPCOT festival is coming soon! Get ready to celebrate the season with EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, featuring some BRAND NEW menus full of festive bites and cheery drinks! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays runs from November 26th through December 30th. During the festival, guests can enjoy foods from a variety of holiday kitchens in the World Showcase, sample cookies on the Holiday Cookie Stroll, and enjoy special holiday entertainment. We’re so excited to see everything that the festival has to offer this year, but we’re MOST excited about the food and drinks! So, let’s take a look at all of the Holiday Kitchen menus for 2021. NEW Booths and Menu Items Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen — NEW! Chestnuts & Good Cheer will be over near the entrance to World Showcase. The booth will sell items like cinnamon-glazed almonds, cashews, and pecans, as well as fire roasted chestnuts. Something else exciting about the food offerings here is that they’re all gluten friendly! ©Disney There will also be holiday-themed drinks like AMERICAN HERITAGE Gourmet Hot Cocoa and T.G. Lee Eggnog, both with optional Peanut Butter Whiskey or as non-alcoholic drinks! If you’re looking for beer, you can try out the Sweet Nutty Stout at this booth. Moving on to some other new items at the returning booths, at Mele Kalikimaka, you can try the new Hawaiian Pale Wheat Ale. Over at Holiday Sweets & Treats, there is a new Coquito Beer and a S’mores Black Lager. In Canada, at Yukon Holiday Kitchen, you can take part in the cookie stroll with the new SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces. There will also be a Maple Cookie Blonde Ale as well as a Peanut Butter & Banana Porter. At Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina in Morocco, you can get the new Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli with either Lamb Kefta or Harissa Chicken. For dessert, try the new Almond-spiced Cake with Ginger Mousse, Orange Ganache, and Sesame Tuile and for drinks, you can sip on the new Lavender Apple Hard Cider or a Fig Cocktail with Sparkling Wine, Fig Vodka, and Cranberry Juice. In Germany, Bavaria Holiday Kitchen will serve a new German-style Gold Lager. The Donut Box will have a new Pumpkin Cake Donut with Pumpkin Spice Icing, Holiday Donut with Coconut and Crisp Pearls, a Chocolate Peppermint Donut, and an Eggnog-Cream-filled Donut with Cinnamon Icing and Crumbled Gingersnap Cookies. They will also have a new Gingerbread Stout! At Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen in France, there are several new things, like the Napoleon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche: Smoked salmon napoleon with layers of smoked salmon, dill mousse, and crème fraîche mousse served in brioche, the Dinde Forestière, Patates Douces Rôties: Turkey with bacon, mushrooms, and onions in a mustard cream sauce served with roasted sweet potatoes, and the Bûche de Noël Chocolat Blanc, Framboise: Chocolate Christmas log with chocolate biscuit, white chocolate mousse, raspberry cream, and chocolate fudge coating. In Italy at Tuscany Holiday Kitchen, try the Mezzelune Croccanti: Crispy half-moon breaded mozzarella-filled ravioli with pomodoro sauce, the Ravioli: Shrimp ravioli in scampi sauce with white wine, garlic, lemon zest, and parsley, or the Bomboloni alla Cioccolato-Nocciola: Chocolate-filled Italian doughnut with chocolate-hazelnut spread and powdered sugar. Japan’s Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen will have new Chocolate Banana Boba: Cocoa, Japanese milky drink, banana syrup, and strawberry popping boba pearls (nonalcoholic), Sparkling Plum Wine, Chocolate Tokyo Banana: Cocoa, Japanese milky drink, banana syrup, and vodka, and a Pomegranate Draft Lager: Rice lager with hints of pomegranate and lemon. And in Mexico, at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen, get the new Tamal de Barbacoa: Shredded barbacoa beef in a corn masa topped with ranchera salsa, queso cotija, and crema Mexicana, the Cranberry-Cinnamon Margarita: Apple-cinnamon infused mezcal, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and lime juice with a cinnamon-sugar rim, or the Mistletoe Cerveza: Lager with blackcurrant liqueur. Lotus Blossom Café in the China pavilion will have a specialty item available for the festival this year, as they do not have a holiday kitchen. You can get House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons at the quick service spot! As for other additional food locations, you can find a lot of new stuff at Refreshment Port like a Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone, Cranberry Hard Cider, Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail, and Coquito Soft-serve with Spiced Rum. At the Funnel Cake stand in the American Adventure Pavilion, you can try the new Mini Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake: Pumpkin funnel cake topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbles. And, at Refreshment Outpost, get the new Coconut-Pineapple Cake with DOLE Whip, Midnight Lager, or Nairobi Coffee Dark Beer. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company locations will also have the new Carolers’ Cold Brew, which is Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew with brown butter toffee, Swiss chocolate syrup, and sweet cream topped with whipped cream and TWIX bar pieces. Click here to see ALL of the menus for EPCOT’s 2021 Festival of the Holidays! Returning Favorites Some of our favorites returning to the festival include the Giant Tostada de Chorizo: Chorizo served on a giant tostada with chipotle black bean purée, salsa verde, queso cotija, crema mexicana, and pickled onion from Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen in Mexico! In Japan, at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen, the New Year Celebration Soba is back! This is buckwheat soba noodle in a hot dashi soup with shrimp tempura, fish cake, shiitake mushrooms, and chopped green onion. Over in Germany at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, you can get the returning Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage and the Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes. At American Holiday Table, the Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce is back! L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen is seeing the return of the Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard. Tuscany Holiday Kitchen in Italy has the Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello coming back! Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen in France will have the Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vanilla vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream again! And, at Refreshment Port, the Turkey Poutine is back! This has French fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions. Do note that some of the Holiday Kitchens from last year are not returning, including the Shanghai Holiday Kitchen and Prost! Stay tuned to DFB for more Festival of the Holidays updates. Click here to see ALL of the menus for EPCOT’s 2021 Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Return to the Main 2021Epcot Festival of the Holidays page Which food booth are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: FULL MENUS Released for the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our Disney chefs and mixologists are busy as elves creating tasty holiday dishes for the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. I am so excited to share every delicious detail!View the full article

There are SO many pasta options in Disney World. (Hey, we’re not complaining! Bring on the noodle-y goodness!) Spaghetti and meatballs with a fancy name But what are our FAVORITE plates of pasta on Disney World property? Glad you asked! Let’s talk about them NOW! *WARNING* You’re gonna want pasta after this. In fact, after we finish up this post, we’re gonna go make a big pot of spaghetti while we daydream about some of the items on this list. For this list, we’re going to start with the pasta dishes we think are yummy and work our way to the plates of pasta we’d probably marry if it were legal. Let’s begin!! Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork at Eight Spoon Cafe What’s better than mac and cheese? BAKED mac and cheese! And what’s better than baked mac and cheese? Baked mac and cheese with PULLED PORK. You can find this very dish over at the Eight Spoon Cafe kiosk in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Eight Spoon Cafe The barbecue sauce drizzled on top is a great combo with the tender pulled pork. And that mac and cheese? It’s ~heavenly~. We loved baked mac and cheese because it gives a nice almost-crisp texture to the super-soft noodles. And then you pair it all together with the pickles and… *chef’s kiss*. Oh goodness, we need this asap The Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is $6.79 (which is by far the cheapest option on our list)! Learn about the mysterious Eight Spoon Cafe Pulled Pork Doughnut HERE! Perkins Thai Noodles (with Chicken) at Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen Let’s get a little *adventurous* with this next item on our list. You’re going to need to head over to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom and grab yourself a reservation at Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen. (Okay, don’t do it in that order. FIRST, make the reservation, THEN head over to the restaurant. Got it? Good.) Skipper Canteen The Perkins Thai Noodles are not only really good rice noodles — they’re one of our favorite things to order at Skipper Canteen, period. The veggies are fresh, the spicy-soy chili sauce gives the entrée a nice *kick*, and if you add the chicken upon request, the chef’s sure won’t be stingy! Perkins Thai Noodles The Perkins Thai Noodles are $25 and are a great option for more adventurous eaters and those looking for a spicier dish. Learn more about Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen HERE! Lobster and Shrimp Mac and Cheese at The Mac And Cheese Food Truck We try to hype up the Food Trucks over at Disney Springs as often as possible because they’re an affordable quick service option with unique offerings. Plus, one of them specializes in one of our FAVORITE Mac and Cheese options EVER. Mac & Cheese Food Truck The Mac and Cheese Food Truck has a Lobster and Shrimp Mac and Cheese that contains plenty of sweet-meat seafood, creamy cheese (with an additional sprinkle cheese on top!), and a side of buttery crackers you can crumble and sprinkle on top to give the noodles an added crunch. Shrimp and Lobster Mac and Cheese The Shrimp and Lobster Mac and Cheese is $14 and we’re now crying over the fact we’re not eating it currently. Just a little warning that these food trucks can rotate and aren’t always available. The trucks available during your visit may change, so stay tuned to DFB to stay updated on all the latest changes! Learn more about the Mac and Cheese Food Truck HERE! Veal Ravioli at Ravello Ravello feels like a hidden gem for us. It’s located over at Four Seasons Orlando — which isn’t *technically* a Disney resort, but it IS located on Disney World property. The open kitchen at Ravello Ravello specializes in fine Italian cuisines — but the one we’ve got to highlight on our list is the Veal Ravioli. This is VERY mushroom-y, but the mushrooms are sautéed well and so juicy! The ravioli is stuffed with spinach and ricotta, which we thought went really well with the veal. Veal Ravioli The Veal Ravioli is $28 and is a solid option for those who enjoy powerful mushroom flavors. (Which is why some of our team disagrees with this item on the list, but whatevs. We’ll agree to disagree <3 ) Learn more about Ravello HERE! Gnocchi Bolognese at Il Mulino New York Trattoria This won’t be the only time you see the Italian table service restaurant, Il Mulino New York Trattoria — over at the Swan side of the Swan and Dolphin Resort — on this list. (Sorry, kind of a spoiler alert there.) Il Mulino So the first pasta we’re going to shout out is the Gnocchi Bolognese. Those potato dumplings are soft and plump, and the meat sauce is plentiful and filling. (Very shareable, very satisfying.) We were only three bites into this one when we started to get sad at the thought we’d eventually get full and have to stop eating it. *Tragic violin music softly plays in the background* Gnocchi Bolognese The Gnocchi Bolognese is $26. (Can we get a little more cheese sprinkled on the top there? Thanks.) What other restaurants are offered at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts? Click HERE to find out! House-Made Mac and Cheese at Tusker House Ah yes, Tusker House. We’ve got to talk about your delicious House-Made Mac and Cheese. How many times will we mention Mac and Cheese on this list? Guess you’ll find out if you keep reading Tusker House Tusker House is an all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style meal located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and has a set price of $55 per adult and $36 per kid. So, before we rave about this Mac and Cheese, just be aware that it’s only a SIDE option here. Make sure you like the other options on the menu *before* you book a reservation for this Mac and Cheese alone. Sooooo creamy! Okay, now that we’ve gotten the side note out of the way, let’s talk about MAC AND CHEEEEESE! Heh. Actually, now that we think about it, there’s not much to say about this one. It’s just really good, really creamy Mac and Cheese in those spiral noodle forms. Simple and perfect <3 You Had Us at Bottomless Bread Service (!!) at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rigatoni at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera On the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort, you can eat at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera. This is a signature restaurant that offers the best selections from Italian and French cuisine. With the best bread and pastries inspired by France and soft, buttery pasta inspired by Italy, this spot is every carb-lovers dream! Topolino’s Terrace Rooftop Outdoor Terrace The Rigatoni is our favorite pasta dish to order here! It is served with braised chicken sugo, rapini & wild mushrooms, and fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. The braised chicken tasted like tender dark meat, the sauce was plentiful and creamy, and the added Parmigiano-Reggiano sprinkle-cheese gave all the flavors an extra OOMPH. Now this isn’t what you’d traditionally expect from an Italian-inspired menu. The sauce isn’t a tomato-based sauce, but a sugo, which is more like a savory gravy. Earthy, herby, and buttery, it’s different but DELICIOUS! The Rigatoni is $32; it’s a great option for those who want to dine on some delicious, hearty pasta with an AMAZING view. You’re on the ROOFTOP of the resort, for crying out loud. Those views are ~breathtaking~and if you time it right, you might just spot some fireworks from nearby EPCOT. Read our full review of Topolino’s Terrace HERE! House-Made Macaroni and Cheese at Gasparilla Island Grill We promise this will be the LAST TIME we’ll talk about Mac and Cheese because — well — this might just be our FAVORITE Mac and Cheese on property! Gasparilla Grill Gasparilla Grill is a quick-service restaurant located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The House-Made Mac and Cheese is labeled on the menu as a “Chef Speciality” and, boy oh BOY, this pasta’s SPECIAL alright! House-Made Mac and Cheese <3 Look at all that CHEESE! It’s creamy, it’s thick, and somewhere within that thick cocoon of cheese are heaps of classic elbow macaroni. It’s the ultimate comfort food. And it’s all yours for the taking at $9.29. Check out the other restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa HERE! Shrimp Pappardelle at Trattoria al Forno Alright, y’all. We’re down to the TOP THREE now. So let’s take a stroll down Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and over to the Italian table service restaurant, Trattoria al Forno. Trattoria al Forno The Shrimp Pappardelle is the Italian dish that we dream about at night. It’s a great combo of flavors — artichokes, tomatoes, capers — and an added zesty, white wine butter sauce to top it all off! This is the perfect juxtaposition of light and decadent! Shrimp Pappardelle The Shrimp Pappardelle is $29 — we’d recommend it for not only pasta-lovers (because DUH) but also seafood lovers. (Don’t tell us those plump shrimp aren’t calling your name.) Learn more about Trattoria al Forno HERE! Spaghetti Carbonara at Il Mulino See? We told you Il Mulino New York Trattoria would be back! We just couldn’t stay away! Il Mulino in the Swan Resort Now we’re going to talk about that wonderful Spaghetti Carbonara. Sure, it’s not one of the prettiest plates of pasta on this list, but looks are definitely deceiving here. This is a dish that is perfection through simplicity. Al dente spaghetti, crisp pancetta, smooth olive oil, rich eggs, and plenty of melty pecorino Romano cheese make this classic pasta meal a crowd sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Spaghetti Carbonara The Spaghetti Carbonara is $23. And before you say anything, yes. We realize we just mentioned ANOTHER pasta smothered in cheese. BUT this isn’t Mac and Cheese so it’s fine and *totally* different, we SWEAR. Wanna talk about MORE cheesy goodness? Of COURSE you do! Click HERE to learn about EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival Cheese Crawl! ‘Ohana Noodles at ‘Ohana And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for… . The winner of our BEST PASTA IN DISNEY WORLD is… The ‘Ohana Noodles! *Fanfare and celebration inserted here* ‘Ohana The ‘Ohana Noodles can be found at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at the Hawaiian-themed, all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant, ‘Ohana Grill. ‘Ohana is one of the most popular table service restaurants on Disney property, but just like Tusker House, this is a prix-fixe price of $55 per adult, $33 per kid. For a minute, we thought we were going to lose the ‘Ohana Noodles for good! When the restaurant was preparing to reopen to the public, the updated menu was posted on the Disney website — and NO ‘Ohana Noodles were listed! *GASP* We love you, ‘Ohana noodles Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. The ‘Ohana Noodles returned and we were there to welcome them home. These noodles are the BOMB. They’re sweet AND savory, and the cabbage gives them a nice extra crunch. We usually fill up on these before the rest of our meal is ready for us to nosh on. And we tracked down some recipes for our favorites ‘Ohana side dishes to keep those flavors in our everyday lives! Learn more about ‘Ohana Grill HERE! And there you have it, folks! Our top 11 plates of pasta on Disney World property is now complete! Honestly, we probably could’ve made it a Top 10 list and made things more even, but we really had trouble narrowing down our options to just 11! There are so many tasty options available (or maybe we just really, really, really like pasta). Now it’s time to check out our favorite 2021 Disney World restaurants! Click HERE to watch our picks!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are your favorite plates of pasta in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post WARNING⚠️ CARB OVERLOAD! We're Ranking the TOP 11 Plates of Pasta in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB Friends! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa What a week, right? The holidays have officially arrived and we’ve been to TWO after hours parties — one at Disney World AND one at Disneyland. And we’re eating a ton of holiday snacks and enjoying the holiday vibes at the parks and the hotels. Speaking of Disney World’s hotels… . What’s been going on lately with the hotels? Well, let’s find out! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Food Updates Outer Rim There was a ceiling leak near the Outer Rim bar that ended up resulting in the bar being temporarily closed down. The area was also cordoned off from guests. The Outer Rim is closed However, the Outer Rim has since reopened to guests. See More Photos Of The Leak That Temporarily Closed The Outer Rim Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates BVG Gifts We found a Holiday Resort Pin here for $19.99. Contemporary Holiday Pin You can also get a Gingerbread House Mystery Pin Set for $19.99. Mystery Pack! There’s an adorable Contemporary Mickey and Minnie Ornament available, too, for $24.99. So cute! We spotted a new Contemporary Dress. Look how adorable this is for $108! It features a design that feels very contemporary and the monorail. Contemporary Dress The Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Bags are here! There’s a DVC Satchel for $268… New Dooneys! …and a DVC Tote. DVC Bags! The tote is $298. You Can’t Go Wrong With This Disney Christmas Gift! — Check It Out Here Disney’s Contemporary Resort Other Updates The holiday decor is going UP at the Contemporary Resort. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Christmas decorations at the Contemporary Outside, you can see the tree light up the night! So pretty! We love seeing all the holiday decorations at the hotels. FINALLY! See The Holiday Decorations in EPCOT Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Other Updates Gingerbread House The gingerbread house over at the Grand Floridian is open! This huge edible house is now ready for guests to visit — and don’t forget to pick up some yummy treats while you’re there! It’s HUGE This year’s house has a special 50th Anniversary theme, so be sure to catch it before the end of the holiday season! Love It or List It: Disney World’s Massive Gingerbread House OPENS with a NEW Look Scavenger Hunt The Grand Floridian is now offering a Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt! A fun holiday activity The goal of the hunt is to find the penguins from Mary Poppins. Found one! How fun! Check Out The Special Scavenger Hunt That’s Returning to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Merchandise Updates Screen Door The Frozen Bath Toy Set is here for $24.99! Frozen bath toys We found two of the Resort Holiday Pins we’ve seen at some of the other resorts. There’s this Gingerbread Collection Pin… Gingerbread Collection Pin …that lifts up to show a holiday scene with Mickey and Minnie! Mickey and Minnie We also found a Holiday BoardWalk Pinocchio Pin. So festive These pins are $19.99 each. PHOTOS and VIDEOS: See ALL the NEW Holiday Merchandise in Disney World! Disney’s Riviera Resort Food Updates Le Petit Cafe There’s some construction going on here and when we asked a Cast Member about it, we were told they were “freshening” up the floors. Some construction going on here We recently visited the Riviera and the walls were gone. Be sure to check out the shiny new floors if you head over there! Disney World Took This Coffee Assignment a Little TOO Literally — Read Our Review Here! Disney’s Riviera Resort Merchandise Updates La Boutique We found a new Mickey and Minnie Resort Holiday Pin here. These pins are so fun! The pin is $19.99. Here’s The ONE Reason Why Disney’s Animal Kingdom WINS at the Holidays Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Merchandise Updates Calypso Trading The Carribbean Beach Holiday Resort Pin here features Donald! Piratey! This pin is $19.99. Here Are ALL the Holiday Treats Coming to the Disney World Hotels Disney’s Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP We love seeing these resort pins. The Pop Century Holiday Resort Pin has a vintage Mickey on it! So fun! This pin is also $19.99. Here’s What You Should Pack If You’re Visiting Disney World Next Week! Disney’s Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink and Paint The Art of Animation Holiday Resort Pin has Nemo on it! Happy Holidays! Like the others, this pin is $19.99. PHOTOS: The FOMO Is REAL. You’ll Never Believe Who Showed Up in Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Tambu Lounge We had a panic moment recently when Tambu Lounge told us they were not serving the ‘Ohana noodles due to a shortage (at the time, they were only available at ‘Ohana). No noodles? Fortunately, the noodles eventually returned to Tambu Lounge, so you can now get order them again without needing an advance dining reservation at ‘Ohana. Here’s An UPDATE On the ‘Ohana Noodle Shortage in Disney World! Disney Polynesian Village Merchandise Updates The much-loved Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread cookie packs have returned! The Mele Gift Box comes with 6 shortbread cookies that come in 4 flavors — Peppermint Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Macadamia, White Chocolate Ginger Spice, and White Chocolate Pumpkin for $8.50. Mele Gift Box The Small Mele Gift Tin has 7 shortbread cookies in 5 flavors — Chocolate Chip Macadamia, Chocolate Dipped Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Macadamia, White Chocolate Ginger Spice, and White Chocolate Pumpkin for $11.50. Small Mele Gift Tin The Large Mele Gift Tin comes with 30 shortbread cookies in 18 flavors — including specialties like Guava, Kona Coffee, Mango Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Coconut, White Chocolate Kona Coffee, and more for $34. Big Mele Gift Tin We spotted some new patches here like this Home For The Holidays Patch… Home for the Holidays …a Glittery Mickey Patch… Glittery! …and a Stitch Patch. Um…why is Stitch puking up a rainbow? Disney, we have questions! Stitch There’s also a Dole Whip Patch and Pin Set. Dole Whip Patch We found some new Tropical Men’s Button-Up Shirts, too. This one has palm trees all over it. Feeling island vibes And this light pink shirt is just FUN! Fun shirt! This one is making us feel like we’re in Hawaii! These tropical shirts are $89.50 each. Very Hawaiian Also, there are some new t-shirts to check out, too. This one says “All Day Every Day” with a photo of Cinderella Castle. Same, t-shirt, same. All Day, Every Day This one is for those folks out there who are Part-Time Beast. Part-Time Beast There’s also an Edna Mode T-Shirt… Dahling …a Feels Good To Be Home Tee… HOME …a Peter Pan T-shirt… I’m so fly …a Pinocchio Tee… He’s got no strings …a Single Rider T-Shirt… Single Rider …a Toy Story Alien T-Shirt… OoOoOoOh …and new Walt Disney World Tee. Fun retro design All t-shirts are $24.99 each. See More Photos! Fan-Favorite Holiday Cookies Are BACK at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Those are all the updates we have for this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more, 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. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Holiday Decor and Pins, A Gigantic Gingerbread House, and a Noodle Update! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to streaming subscription services, we won’t lie — we are totally biased about Disney+. Billboard for the upcoming Marvel Hawkeye series That’s because we are huge Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars fans, and we love being able to watch our favorite movies and shows in those universes. And there’s even MORE great content on the way (as we learned on Disney+ Day earlier this week — not to mention all the previews of some of those shows on the service). But what if you don’t have Disney+? Well, now you can get a FREE month of Disney+. How? All you have to do is make a Hasbro Pulse purchase. ©Hasbro Once you make a purchase (maybe you want to grab a cool Marvel toy or a vintage Star Wars figure), you’ll get a code to sign up for Disney+. You’ll get that first month free and then it’s $7.99 per month after that (or $11.99 per month if you’re in Canada — the offer is only available in those two countries.). The offer is available through January 14th, 2022, so this might be a good time to start some holiday shopping, too. We’ll let you know about any other Disney+ deals and offers we find, so stay tuned! Here’s All The Marvel Shows Disney Announced On 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. Will you be taking advantage of this offer? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's How To Get A FREE Month of Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has a LOT of rides; there’s something for everyone! Cinderella Castle But just as there’s something that will make everyone a happy guest, some rides just aren’t everyone’s favorites. We asked our readers on Facebook which Disney World rides they’d be TOTALLY okay not going on again — and we got some surprising answers. Scary Rides Some of our readers pointed out some rides that are SO SCARY, they’d never ride them again. 1. “it’s a small world” First up, “it’s a small world” is apparently a skip for a LOT of people. One of our readers put it clearly when they said, “Those eyes! All those eyes! Soulless dead eyes, singing over and over and over!” It seems that song is a bit of an unpleasant earworm for some guests. You don’t like waiting in long lines for it’s a small world 2. Dinosaur Another scary ride is Dinosaur. We can’t say we agree with not ever riding this one again but we will acknowledge that it can be terrifying! Some guests also think the jolting can get painful. One of our readers noted, “I feel like Disney should set up a chiropractor just outside the exits for this ride.” Dinosaur 3. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror When it comes to scary, it’s pretty hard to beat The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. There is a LOT to fear about this ride. The story is scary, the effects are scary, and that drop? Plus, some folks just don’t love the feeling of falling! “I HATE drop tower rides,” added one of our readers. Tower of Terror 4. Expedition Everest Though this might come as surprise, some folks have sworn off Expedition Everest. Like Dinosaur, this one has elements that are super jerky and can be painful AND it can be scary for non-thrill-seekers. One reader specifically pointed out that they are “not a fan of falling 80 feet backward.” Expedition Everest 5. It’s Tough To Be a Bug This next one has been sworn-off by many a family — It’s Tough To Be A Bug. Sometimes, it’s just not pleasant to expect a fun family ride based on a beloved Pixar film and to instead get stuck watching a scary and dark bug takeover. One mom mentioned, it “scared the bejeebus outta my kids.” Hopper is scary 6. Slinky Dog Dash Slinky Dog Dash might be another surprising one on this list. Sure, it’s not scary to most, but when you’re expecting a kids’ coaster and Slinky takes off at those speeds, it can be scary. It’s even been enough to make some readers swear off it forever noting, “It’s not a little kid roller coaster!” Slinky Dog Dash 7. Splash Mountain Splash Mountain was mentioned a few times and surprisingly not because it gets people wet. Instead, people have said they would never ride Splash Mountain again because of the scary drop. One reader mentioned Splash alongside Tower of Terror and asked, “Can you tell I’m not a fan of drop rides?” Splash Mountain Rides That Make You Sick Motion sickness can be a regular occurrence in Disney World and that can certainly be enough to make someone want to skip a ride! 8. Mission Space No surprise here, but Mission Space was one of the most mentioned rides that people would never ride again. One reader put it bluntly, “…the only Disney ride I’ve been on that has barf bags….and for good reason. I didn’t use them, but I could have.” Mission: SPACE 9. Avatar – Flight of Passage Avatar – Flight of Passage is a super popular ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom so you might find it surprising that there are those who would rather never ride it again. It’s just not a great ride for those with motion troubles. A reader said, “It made me soooo sick.” Time to, uh, fly! 10. Space Mountain Space Mountain is another one that unfortunately can be more painful than fun for some. For those who are more sensitive to movement, this ride might be better left to others. “Loved it as a kid. It’s painful as an adult,” a reader added. Space Mountain 11. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The newest ride in EPCOT actually had some guests saying “one and done” too. One of our readers noted that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was a little disorienting saying, “the 3D and spinning made me motion sick.” Hello from Gusteau’s! 12. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster can be a little intense for people too. In fact, this was another one that had frequent mention of a chiropractor from our readers like, “I may as well just give everything I own to the chiropractor after a ride!” Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster 13. Astro Orbiter Anyone who’s been on Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom knows that it’s not the most comfortable ride and many of our readers agree. One said, “I never will go on it again. One and done.” Astro Orbiter 14. Star Tours Hollywood Studios has another notoriously-sickness-inducing motion simulator. If you get motion sick, you probably want to avoid Star Tours. One of our motion-averse readers calls it out, “It makes me so sick!” Star Tours 15. Mad Tea Party Mad Tea Party was another frequent mention! One reader said they would NEVER endure that spinning again, “And I’ve ridden most of the craziest roller coasters without a thought.” How curious! 16. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh This one came as a bit of a surprise to us but the spinning and bouncing in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh has been enough for some readers to avoid it at all costs. One reader notes, “Could not stand the day-glow colors and the spinning. Spent most of the ride with my eyes closed.” Let’s go on an adventure! Rides That Need An Update Some rides were mentioned as never-agains, at least until they get a major update. 17. Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Speedway was one of these. This is pretty understandable between the diesel smell, the uncomfortable seats, the loud noise, and the difficult steering. One reader put it simply, “Worst. Ride. Ever.” Tomorrowland Speedway 18. Journey Into Imagination with Figment Journey Into Imagination with Figment also has its fair share of haters. Some questioned, “What even was that?” Still, many mentioned that they could enjoy this unique ride if it got an update. Journey Into Imagination with Figment 19. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Finally, though Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin is beloved by many, some readers would rather keep skipping it “unless it gets a big tech rework.” Hey there Buzz! Overrated Rides This next section is CONTROVERSIAL. Some of our readers would rather never ride some fan-favorite attractions. 20. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run had some no-sayers. One reader mentioned, “The ride experience is was too dependent on the skill of the pilots, which is typically at least 1 young child.” Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run 21. Rise of the Resistance SHOCKINGLY, there were a few votes for those who would skip Rise of the Resistance; they didn’t understand the excitement. One reader explained, “I’ve never seen Star Wars so I don’t get the hype.” It just goes to show you that there are all types of Disney guests out there! Rise of the Resistance 22. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was a surprisingly repeated choice too. Some noted that it is uncomfortable and deceptively thrilling, others mentioned the extensive lines for a mediocre attraction. One reader called out, “I miss the original Snow White ride!” Seven Dwarfs 23. Na’vi River Journey Of Na’vi River Journey, one reader said, “Can’t believe how long we waited in line for that thing. Not worth it at all.” With sometimes exorbitant waits, it seems like guests aren’t always happy with the underwhelming experience of Na’vi River Journey. A little too life like! 24. Soarin’ Around the World Soarin’ is a popular ride but for those who are afraid of heights or don’t care much for looking at feet, it might be a skip. One reader said, “It’s a giant TV you watch with other people’s feet above you, then they spray different air fresheners every now & then.” Soarin’ 25. Jungle Cruise Jungle Cruise is a historic attraction, but that doesn’t mean that everyone loves it. One reader said, “I just don’t get the appeal, especially with the long wait.” Just on the sides now 26. Peter Pan’s Flight Here’s another surprising one! Peter Pan’s Flight is a cute ride, but many assert that it’s not at all worth its typical waits. A reader mentions, “ridiculously long lines that aren’t worth the wait, in my opinion.” Wait time on Peter Pan’s Flight 27. Frozen Ever After Frozen Ever After has a few mentions. Lots of folks find it underwhelming for the wait and one reader laid their feelings out plain, “I miss Maelstrom!” Frozen Ever After 28. Test Track Apparently, several of our readers would be happy to never ride Test Track again. One reader explained that it’s just not all that exciting saying, “It’s no different than a ride in a convertible on the interstate. Not worth the wait.” Test Track 29. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway got some votes for motion sickness, but mostly because it was overrated and disappointing to some. One reader said, “Lame for such a long line.” Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway 30. Dumbo The Flying Elephant Dumbo The Flying Elephant might seem like a staple for longtime Disney goers, but it’s not the most jaw-dropping ride. One reader expressed their feelings about it, “We waited an hour and a half for that?” Dumbo the Flying Elephant Kinda Boring Rides And finally, there are just a few rides that are pretty boring. Lots of folks consider these not worth another ride! 31. Magic Carpets of Aladdin A LOT of people gave Magic Carpets of Aladdin the boot. One reader said, “Not sure it was my daughter or the actual ride but it jerked nonstop!” Magic Carpets of Aladdin 32. Gran Fiesta Tour Gran Fiesta Tour was commonly sighted by folks who started by saying, “Well, if I had to pick…” in response to the question. One reader noted that when in EPCOT, “I can easily skip it.” Fiesta time! 33. Hall of Presidents Hall of Presidents wasn’t a frequent choice, but a few of our international readers explained how irrelevant it feels to them. One mentioned, “I’m Canadian so it doesn’t mean anything to me.” Hall of Presidents 34. The Seas with Nemo and Friends The Seas with Nemo and Friends was another popular choice to never ride again for being on the boring side. One reader mentioned that the “only fun part was the EAC and the projection at the end.” The Seas with Nemo and Friends 35. Spaceship Earth Surprisingly, a few folks called out Spaceship Earth for being too long and boring. You gotta be into the edutainment to like this one! One reader said, “One and done. That ended being the most boring and slowest ride ever!” Spaceship Earth 36. Kali River Rapids And finally, Kali River Rapids has lost points with people for boring them AND getting them wet. One reader said, “If I want a raft ride, I have more fun on Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges at Universal.” Kali River Rapids There are lots of different ways to do Disney World and this certainly shows that one guest’s favorite is another guest’s never-ride-again! Keep an eye on DFB for more fun tidbits and all the Disney news! Want to see more reader opinions? Click 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. Which ride would you never ride again? Tell us in the comments! The post 36 Rides Disney World Fans Could TOTALLY Live Without first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know what they say…at 11:59PM on October 31st, it’s Halloween, but on November 1st at 12AM, it’s Christmas carols everywhere. There’s no place where that’s truer than at Disney World, which basically transforms itself OVERNIGHT from spooky season to festive season. Christmas Tree at the Contemporary But we don’t mind because that means NEW snacks and we’re trying them all, from a Christmas Cookie Milkshake to Reindeer Mousse to a Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. But what’s more like the holidays than cookies? And we’re happy to report that one snack spot at Disney World has some returning favorites! When we visited Contempo Cafe today at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we saw that some delicious holiday cookies have made a comeback this year! That includes the Chocolate Peppermint Cookie for $5.19. This is a huge chewy chocolate cookie topped with more chocolate (!!!) and THEN topped with peppermint pieces. Chocolate + peppermint = delicious We also noticed the return of the Mickey Linzer Cookie for $5.49. This is a sweet crunchy cookie dusted with powdered sugar and filled with raspberry jam. YUM. Linzer cookie Finally, you can now get the Gingerbread Boy Cookie again for $5.49. This cookie is HUGE, so you’ll get a lot of gingerbread with it. He’s got a Mickey on his belly! Here’s the thing, these cookies are a little cheaper than they were last year. The previous prices were $5.50 for the peppermint cookie, $6.50 for the Mickey Linzer Cookie, and $6.25 for the gingerbread man — who says prices never go down at Disney World? You can also get the build-your-own gingerbread house kit here again this year. The kit comes with everything you need to build your own tasty house! The price for the kit is still $35. Build-Your-Own-Gingerbread House Kit So if you’ve got a craving for some delicious holiday cookies, head on over to the Contemporary now! And stay tuned because we’re covering ALL the holiday treats at 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! What’s your favorite Disney World holiday snack? Let us know in the comments! The post These Fan-Favorite Cookies Actually Cost LESS This Year at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to churros, it’s no secret that Disneyland knows how to make a delicious one! Celebration Churro at Disneyland We’ve been eating our way through the new holiday churros throughout the resort including a pink coconut churro, a loaded toffee churro, and even pumpkin spice churro toffee! We’re back with yet ANOTHER churro, and this one, y’all, IT’S COVERED IN CANDY! The Dusted Gingerbread Churro is a churro with sweet Gingerbread Crumbles, drizzled with Vanilla Frosting, and finished with Christmas Chocolates. Gingerbread churro? Okay! This was a delicious churro (and maybe one of our favorite of the holiday flavors so far). The gingerbread taste was just enough that it wasn’t overpowering. That yummy vanilla frosting gave it a nice bit of sweetness. Delicious But take a closer look — because the “Christmas Chocolates” are M&Ms! They added a wonderful chocolatey crunch to the snack. We will TOTALLY get this baby again. Because YUM. Who doesn’t want a churro with M&Ms on it? Candy on a churro? Yes, please! If you would like to eat your candy on a churro, you can grab this at Goofy’s Churro Cart in Disney Cailfornia Adventure for $6.75. Please stay tuned because we’ll be covering ALL the holiday snacks at Disneyland! Want to Add the ICONIC Jingle Bell Sipper to Your Collection? It’s BACK in Disneyland! Here’s Where To Find It! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a churro fan? What’s your favorite flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Who Knew Gingerbread, Churros, and M&M's Went So Well Together at Disneyland? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s usually no shortage of construction projects going on around Walt Disney World. Construction can pop up anywhere! Whether it’s a quick refurbishment to an outdoor dining area, some new paint, or even a brand new attraction, you’ll likely stumble upon a construction wall or two when you’re visiting the parks and resorts. But, here at DFB, we keep you updated on all the progress going on so that there are no surprises when you arrive. And, this week we’ve got a look at the refurbishments on a fan-favorite Magic Kingdom attraction, a demolished ride, and more — let’s get to it! Magic Kingdom Mickey’s PhilharMagic Last month, Disney closed the iconic Magic Kingdom attraction, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, so that they could add a brand new scene inspired by Pixar’s Coco. But, the changes weren’t just on the inside — Disney also took the opportunity to spruce up the exterior a bit too! It went from the bright yellow sign that we once knew… Here’s what it was… …to a light blue… Light blue going on! …to a dark blue with some light blue accents… Some darker blue was added! …and now it’s almost DONE! The sign is BACK! The attraction is now reopen with a NEW Coco scene in the park. Coco Scene So guests can enjoy both the new sign and the new scene! See more on the NEW Coco Scene here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Primeval Whirl Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we marked the end of an era as the last bits of what once was Primeval Whirl were completely removed from the park. Now, all that stands are the giant construction walls that still block the area for now. Goodbye, Primeval Whirl Disney still hasn’t announced what they plan to replace the attraction with, but stay tuned to DFB for the latest! See More Photos of the Demolished Attraction HERE! Disney Resorts Disney’s Riviera Resort We also stopped over at Disney’s Riviera Resort and noticed that Le Petit Cafe had some construction going on. This is a Quick Service spot where you can find freshly brewed coffee and lattes in the morning and hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails in the evening. There’s something going on here! We spoke with a Cast Member who shared that they are currently in the process of redoing the floors and “freshening them up.” It is still open for guests in the meantime, but there are a few more construction tarps to get around if you’re headed here. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn And, lastly, there’s still some work going on around Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. We’ve seen a few sidewalks closed off throughout the past few weeks here as Disney replaces some of the gravel sidewalks and it seems that work is still continuing. There are still plenty of ways to navigate around it though! Still some work going on here! And, that’s it for all the construction progress from this week! Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for all the latest updates so stay tuned to DFB for more! Check Out 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. Which Disney World construction project are you looking forward to wrapping up? Let us know in the comments! The post Construction UPDATE: One Ride Reopens With a BIG Change in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB Readers! The holiday treats have arrived! As you may have seen, the holidays have landed at Disney World, and we are up to our ears in holiday decorations, merchandise, and snacks! But while we’re checking out all the new holiday offerings, we’re also keeping an eye on menus at Disney World restaurants because that’s what we do! And we do have some menu updates to share with you this week, so let’s get to it! Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Hollywood Brown Derby We haven’t made it a secret that we LOVE eating at The Hollywood Brown Derby, so we get a little nervous when we see menu changes there. But this one isn’t TOO serious: The Seafood Scallops are now served with Smoked Chipotle-glazed Pork Belly, Tomato Jam, Pea Tendrils. The Hollywood Brown Derby That’s it. That’s the update. Whew! Check Out Our Latest Review of The Hollywood Brown Derby The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge We do have some price increases to report (sorry!) at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, though. Here’s what’s changed: Shrimp Cocktail increased from $14 to $15 Hollywood Manhattan increased from $16 to $17 Shrimp Cocktail Again, though, these are the only changes. And yes, we love that lounge, too! Read A Recent Review of The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Restaurantosaurus Restaurantosaurus has added a kid’s option to its menu: Grilled Chicken Strips. Restaurantosaurus These strips include a Sand Pail and Shovel served with a choice of two sides and a choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals without substitutions for $9.49. Here’s Why Restaurantosaurus is Perfect For a Quick, Easy, No Frills Meal at Disney World EPCOT Monsieur Paul There’s something strange going on with the menu at Monsieur Paul, a restaurant that has remained close since Disney World’s reopening. For a while, Disney World’s website had a menu link on Monsieur Paul’s restaurant that actually linked to the La Crêperie de Paris menu. But now, the link leads to Monsieur Paul’s menu, but it’s pretty bare right now. EVERY a la carte menu item is now gone. Monsieur Paul Entrance In its place? A single pre-fixe menu called Gastronomic Meal of the French for $175! Here’s what that meal includes: Cocktail Maison et Amuse-bouche — Amuse-bouche served with Monsieur Paul’s Cocktail Choice of First Course — Oxtail Broth with Braised Beef, Vegetables, and Black Winter Truffles covered in Puff Pasty or Poached Lobster served chilled over vegetables Choice of Second Course — Red Snapper in Potato “Scales,” Rosemary Sauce or Seared Scallops Bouillabaisse style Granite du Beaujolais — Beaujolais Sorbet Choice of Third Course — Beef Tenderloin, layered Potatoes and Bordelaise sauce or Chicken, Morel Cream Sauce, Spinach and Vegetables Fromages — French Artisan Cheeses Choice of Dessert — Meringue, Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla Chantilly and Raspberry Coulis or Chocolate Almond Cake, Chocolate Cream, Hazelnut Biscuit, Chocolate Ice Cream, warm Chocolate & Cognac sauce Magret de canard Disney World has not announced an official opening date for Monsieur Paul, but we’ll let you know when we get more details! Here’s A Review of Monsieur Paul Disney Springs Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar In case you missed it, Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar has returned, and the holiday treats are on the menu. But there are a few other updates you might need to know about, too: REMOVED: Tampa Bay Brewing Old Elephant IPA Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar REMOVED: Medjoul Date and Manchego Cheese Flatbread Read Our Review of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Holiday Offerings Terralina Crafted Italian There have been quite a few changes on the menu at Terralina Crafted Italian. Under Appetizers/Starters, here’s what’s changed: REMOVED: Mussels with Sausage There are also some menu items missing from the Sandwiches part of the menu: REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Terralina Crafted Italian But there are some new items under the “From The Garden” and “Wood-Fired Pizza” sections of the menu: ADDED: Spinach with Beets — Gorgonzola, Fennel, and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette for $12 ADDED: Meatball — Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil for $17 Also, the Seasonal Panna Cotta and Espresso Sundae have been removed from Desserts. Lemon Panna Cotta Finally, a cocktail has been added to the menu: the Paloma is made with Cimmaron Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, and Lime for $15. Read Our Most Recent Review of Terralina Crafted Italian Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market An entree has been added to the menu at Centertown Market –a Romaine Salad made with Parmesan, Cucumbers, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Croutons for $8.99. Salad at Centertown Market That’s the only update here! Here’s Our Review of the Family Takeout Option from Centertown Market Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s A cute snack has returned to Capt. Cook’s: It’s the Unicorn Dome, which is Vanilla Confetti Dome Cake, White Chocolate Glaze, Vanilla Buttercream, and Colorful Cone for $4.49. Unicorn Dome We previously saw this at Kona Island, and it’s so CUTE! Read Our Review of the Unicorn Dome Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Kimonos We’ve got some price increases to report at Kimonos this week. Here’s what we’ve seen on the Soups and Salads section: Seaweed Salad increased from $7.95 to $9 Kimchee Salad increased from $10.50 to $11.50 Seasonal Green Salad increased from $7 to $8 Ika Salad increased from $8.50 to $9.50 Tempura Udon Soup increase from $12.50 to $13.50 Miso Soup increased from $5.50 to $6.50 Egg Drop Soup increased from $5.25 to $6.25 Edamame increased from $8 to $9 Cucumber Squid Salad increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Kimonos Seaweed Salad The Cooked Sushi part of the menu has some new additions: Conch ($6), Eel ($8), Egg ($5), Shrimp ($6), Octopus ($6), and Surf Clam ($5.50). Here are the changes under Raw Sushi Rolls: California Roll increased from $8.25 to $10 Tuna Roll increased from $7 to $9 Bagel Roll increased from $9.50 to $11 Spicy Rainbow Roll increased from $12.75 to $14 Dragon Roll increased from $16.50 to $18 Cajun Roll increased from $11 to $12 Jalapeño Roll increased from $12.50 to $14 Dragon Roll at Kimonos The Raw Sushi part of the menu now includes Tuna ($7.50), Fresh Salmon ($7), Smoked Salmon ($7), Yellowtail ($8), Grouper ($5.50), Mackerel ($5.25), Scallop ($9), Squid ($9.50), Salmon Roe ($6), and Ama Ebi Shrimp ($8.50). Sushi Platter from Kimonos Under Appetizers, we’re seeing these changes: Tempura Platter increased from $13.25 to $14.25 Seared Tuna increased from $18 to $19 Gyoza increased from $10.25 to $11.25 Chicken Katsu increased from $11 to $14 Here’s A Review of Kimonos Those are all the updates we have this week, but stay tuned 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. Did any of your favorite restaurants have menu changes this week? Let us know in the comments! The post A Strange Menu Update and Price Increases Hit Some Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, maple, apples…these are the flavors of the season — FALL! Happy Holidays from Disneyland! Sure, it’s technically holiday season at Disneyland, but many of the holiday snacks are embracing fall, including a Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar-Dusted Churro and Pumpkin Spice Churro Toffee! And we’ve got a returning apple snack that you’ll want to put on your autumn-nosh list. The Apple Fritter Bread Pudding is warm Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding served with Whipped Cream and warm Salted Caramel Sauce. Hello from Disney California Adventure! Was it delicious? YES!!! With each bite, you’d get that sweet apple taste, followed by a hint of cinnamon. It sort of reminded us of what might happen if an apple pie married an apple fritter donut — it’s the best of both worlds. We definitely didn’t mind that caramel sauce on top either! Apple Fritter Bread Pudding However, it is almost DROWNING in whipped cream, which we didn’t have a problem with, but if you aren’t a whipped cream fan, keep that in mind. Whipped Cream FOR DAYS We’ve had this treat before in 2019 and we loved it just as much back then. It’s truly one of the best sweet snacks with fall-flavors in Disneyland! The funnel cake crumble on top is not listed on this year’s menu, but it still appears to be there. Apple Fritter Bread Pudding 2019 This delicious treat is being offered during the Festival of the Holidays at Pacific Wharf Cafe for $5.99. We’ll continue to eat our way around Disneyland’s holiday offerings and get you reviews of everything, so stay tuned! Click here to see everything you need to know about Disneyland’s Festival of the Holidays! 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 How does this Disneyland snack sound to you? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disneyland Snack Deserves To Be in the Fall Hall of Fame! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season has officially arrived in EPCOT’s World Showcase! Christmas Tree in EPCOT Since Halloween ended a few weeks ago, we’ve been keeping an eye out for holiday decor as it begins to pop up around Disney World. We’ve already seen tons of festive decorations make their debut, from Christmas trees to pineapples (yup, that’s a thing!). And now, EPCOT’s World Showcase is getting into the spirit as well! We took a stroll around the World Showcase today to see which pavilions are getting into the holiday spirit. In France, wreaths and giant snowflakes have started to pop up both in outdoor areas and inside some of the shops and quick service restaurants like Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie. Holiday Decor in France We could tell the Italy Pavilion was really getting into the holiday spirit as soon as we walked by! Holiday Decor in Italy There’s plenty of gorgeous Christmas decor inside of the shops in the Italy Pavilion. Merry Christmas from Italy! As with the other elements of the World Showcase, the holiday decor is often themed specifically to the location it’s in. Can you spot the little wine bottles and grapes in the garland?? So Much Attention to Detail! In Italy, we also saw this Christmas tree decorated with Venetian masks, one of the unique souvenirs you can find in the pavilion! Venetian Mask Christmas Tree The Germany Pavilion is getting decked out as well… Hello from Germany! … including our beloved Karamell-Küche! Karamell-Küche is in the Holiday Spirit The Norway Pavilion has also started to receive its decor, which we’re sure the troll inside the Fjording appreciates! Norway Decor Not all of the pavilions have been decorated yet, so we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more holiday cheer around the World Showcase! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest festivities around the parks and resorts! PHOTOS & VIDEO: The Disney World Icon You’ve GOT to See at NIGHT During the Holidays Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which World Showcase Pavilion has your favorite holiday decor? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Tour the Holiday Decor Around EPCOT's World Showcase! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is FULL of delicious and adorable treats of all kinds. What Would You Pick? In the past few months alone we’ve filled our bellies with all kinds of 50th Anniversary treats, Halloween snacks, and now Holiday delights. While some snacks are incredibly delicious and relatively easy to eat, some of Disney World’s snacks are a bit more…well, challenging to eat. Some of them practically can’t fit in your mouth, others are impossible to cut, and some just confuse us entirely. So, we’ve made this list of treats that require extra planning or otherwise might feel impossible to eat in Disney World so you can be prepared! 1 — Candy/Caramel Apples We’ll start off with the star of the show, the inspiration for this article, the real crème de la crème — candy/caramel apples. We have to start by noting that candy/caramel apples are adorable! They’re often designed in the shape of a Mickey or some other Disney character, and sometimes you just can’t resist buying them. Seasonal Apples We’ll also say that the flavors of candy/caramel apples can be delicious! Sometimes that balance of the tart/sharpness of the apple, blended with all of the sugary goodness on top is perfection. Other times, Disney gets real creative with their flavors and can even give the apples quite the kick! Chamoy Caramel Apple But, looking at a candy/caramel apple and admiring it is one thing. Actually eating it is another. C’mon look at this thing — you aren’t about to just bite it with your teeth are you?! You could seriously lose a tooth! Plus, you’d have to take a giant bite to even get past all of those layers of chocolate, caramel, etc. and down to the apple. Seasonal Apples The best way to eat a caramel apple (in our opinion) is to cut it, and herein lies the problem. Previously, Disney World stores/restaurants that sold these goodies could cut them for you — a MAJOR advantage. Once they were professionally sliced, all you had to do was grab a perfectly cut slice with your hands (or a fork) and eat it! But, right now Disney World stores/restaurants are NOT cutting candy/caramel apples for guests. We visited Big Top Treats in Magic Kingdom the other day and were told Cast Members are not able to cut the apples for guests right now. Instead, they provided us with a plastic knife so we could perform our own mini apple surgery. Our Caramel Apple And let’s just say, we’re not exactly trained apple surgeons, so things went…as well as you might expect them to. If we had a solid, strong knife, this could have been a different picture. Cutting it yourself, even with a stronger knife, isn’t an easy task, but a sturdy knife could make it easier. Oh No Cutting it yourself with a plastic knife feels like some hilarious tv game show challenge. Like seriously, how are we supposed to get through ALL of these layers?! We weren’t riding the struggle bus folks, we were driving it. It was a CHALLENGE. So, if you get a candy/caramel apple in Disney World right now, here’s what you need to know. The Cast Members cannot cut the apple for you, so if you want to buy it and eat it in the park, be prepared to chop it up yourself with a plastic knife. Well That’s…Something If cutting an apple with a plastic knife doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you could plan to grab the apple at the end of the day and bring it back to your hotel, where you could either get a proper knife from the food court or you could use a stronger knife you may have with you (that otherwise would not be allowed in the parks). Our Attempt Either way, prepare for a bit of work if you get one of these beauties! Click here to see why getting candy apples just got easier in the Disney parks! 2 — Basically Any Big Ice Cream Treat in the Florida Heat Our next treat is one that is VERY popular in Disney World, but can be quite the challenge. During the fall/winter, Disney can get some cool days. But, for the most part, visiting Disney World (especially during the peak days of the summer) feels like you’re sitting on the surface of the sun (Disclaimer: we’ve never been to the sun, but we feel like this statement is still pretty accurate). Any ice cream treat in Disney World during the peak summer months (or on any other day with a high temperature) will likely melt QUICKLY, making it a challenge to eat. That’s expected though. Our advice there is to eat that ice cream as quickly as you can or try to find an indoor spot where you can keep your treat a bit cooler for longer. Single Scoop and It’s Melttttinngggggg But, the real treats that can be a MESS to eat in the Florida heat are the sundaes or kitchen sinks where there are multiple flavors of ice cream and potentially other treats all mixed into one bowl. If you don’t eat these quickly enough and they start to melt, you’ll essentially be left with ice cream soup in minutes. That might be okay if the flavors blend really well together. But, if you wanted to taste your strawberry ice cream separately from your chocolate, the ice cream soup might not give you the best chance for that. Brownie Sundae The same could go for a Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar. These treats are a Disney classic. They’re simple but tasty. Wait a little too long to eat these though, and you could have a BIG mess on your hands, especially if you’ve got a little one who is digging into the treat. As the treat starts to melt, some sizable chunks of chocolate could start to slide off. If you don’t have a chocolate-catching strategy in place, you could find yourself WEARING your premium bar all over the place for the rest of the day. Simple but essential So, when it comes to ice cream treats in Disney World, here’s our advice. Like we mentioned above, try to eat the treats relatively quickly (before they melt too much) or find a colder spot where you can enjoy them away from the Florida heat. If you’ll be eating something outdoors, grab napkins (like a lot) and consider packing some wipes in your bag (just in case). If you’re going for a premium bar, consider placing a cup or plate underneath (you could even pop a hole in the plate or cup or something like a cupcake liner so that you can make sure the pieces drop directly onto that item instead of your clothes). Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Disney World And, if all else fails, just be sure to visit a bathroom nearby for a quick clean up and make it all part of the fun! Click here to see why Disney put ice cream in a bathtub! 3 — Giant Lollipops Giant lollipops are another Disney staple. You can find them in a variety of spots in those tantalizing colors and shapes, making them so tempting to just pick up and eat throughout the day. So Many! But, giant lollipops can also be a GIANT problem. For starters, they’re huge, which means you (or your little ones) likely won’t finish them all in one go. You could also easily get tired of licking the same lollipop for an hour, only to find you’ve BARELY made a dent in it. Once you’re bored of licking or it’s simply time to go on a ride, what do you then do with this giant treat? 50th Lollipop If you are planning to buy a giant lollipop in Disney World, consider what you’ll do with it when it’s time to hop on a ride or do something where the lollipop isn’t exactly invited to be out front and center. You might want to pack a plastic bag or a container with you that you can wrap around the lollipop to keep it safe while you do other things. Just keep in mind that the lollipop will be STICKY from all those licks, so it could be difficult to get in and out of some storage bags. Lollipops If storing a giant lollipop in the parks doesn’t sound like your ideal plan, consider buying one but not opening it until you’re home. It could give you (and your kiddos) a fun thing to look forward to once you’re home, and while at home you’ll likely have more storage options for it. You could also consider cracking the lollipop before you dig into it, and placing it in a storage container, and then pulling out individual smaller pieces to lick/bite throughout the trip, rather than trying to store it in one piece after it’s all sticky. Are You a Fan? Or, you could make your life a lot easier and buy smaller lollipops that could more feasibly be eaten in one go! The lollipops can also get your hands and arms sticky, so consider holding the lollipop with some napkins or coming prepared with lots of wipes! Click here to see what 50th Anniversary snacks (including giant lollipops) are available in Disney World! 4 — Beware of Colorful Disney Treats Some of Disney World’s treats are seriously colorful, making for EPIC photos on Instagram or just to send to your family. But, those colors have to come from somewhere. In most cases, it means a heavy use of food coloring or dye! Why is everything so BLUE?! That food coloring can turn your fingers, hands, tongue, and teeth a whole variety of very bright shades that might make you look…interesting for essentially the rest of the day! Oh My So, if you’re planning on getting a Disney World treat that’s got a VERY strong color on it (or even if you’ll be holding a cupcake liner that’s colored), be prepared. If you don’t want the dye sticking to your hands, consider eating the treat with a fork and knife, or holding it by using a few napkins. 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake If the dye spreads to your face or hands, be prepared with some wipes or wet paper towels! And if you already know you’ll be turning your teeth all kinds of different shades of blue, pink, green, etc., consider bringing a tiny tooth brush and some tooth paste to wipe those colors away. Click here to see the 50th Anniversary treat you should eat if you DON’T want your mouth to turn blue in Disney World! 5 — Candy Coated Straws Disney World has released a number of specialty slushies with fun, colorful candy-coated straws. Frozen Coke Slushy with Candy Straw These straws are really cool looking, add a nice pop of color to the slushies, and often can add a fun flavor too. But, beware!! For the most part, these are paper straws that have been covered in the candy coating. That might be all fine and good when the paper straw is dry, but after spending a bit of time floating around in the slushy, paper straws tend to get a bit soft and soggy. Check out the candy-coated straw! Eating or licking the candy off of a soft, soggy paper straw isn’t exactly the most appetizing thing you can do. If you really want to eat that candy but you also want to use the straw, you could wait to eat the candy near the end. Just be aware that it’ll be a bit more sticky and the straw may be quite soggy. If you want to get a slightly less soggy effect, you might want to ask for the straw on the side or pull it out of the drink before it gets too soggy. Then, you can use a separate straw (either paper or a reusable one you might have brought with you) to drink the slushy, and get the candy off of the straw. Click here to see our thoughts on some of Disney’s NEW slushies! 6 — Ice Cream Cones DIPPED in Chocolate/Candy Disney World goes all out for some of their treats — making them unique colors, choosing cool flavors, and sometimes even dipping ice cream cones in candy or chocolate. While these can be fun and absolutely GORGEOUS, they can also be a mess to actually eat. So Pretty! For example, the Raya and the Last Dragon ice cream cone was a beautiful sight, with its candy-covered cone, but it was a MESS to eat when picked up. Even WE couldn’t stay clean while snacking on this cone. If you are planning to get one of these types of treats for yourself or your kiddos, just be prepared. You could try to grab the cone with a paper towel or napkin (but you’ll lose some of that candy/chocolate goodness). Pick up some napkins for that blue cone! You could also try to crack it into little pieces so you can mix it with the ice cream and maybe get all of the messiness out of the way. Or, if you’ll be picking it up with your hands, just be prepared for some serious clean up! 7 — Snack Overload Disney has a tendency to make things larger than life. Sometimes that’s a great thing, but sometimes it means you’ll be facing a snack that is a struggle to get into your mouth in one bite, or one that is just massive. Those amazing ice cream sandwiches from Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are delicious, but there’s SO much ice cream in them. If you want to grab one, consider sharing with friends or family! Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich There are also some cupcakes that are amazingly decorated and a great portion size, but (let’s be real here) there’s no way you’re getting all of that frosting and those toppings along with a bite of cake all at once. For those, we recommend grabbing a plate (either from the same spot or a nearby restaurant) along with a fork and knife to help you on your eating journey. Still a LOT of frosting though And when it comes to things like those intense shakes from Beaches & Cream that have a whole slice of cake on top of them, be prepared to do a bit of maneuvering and adjusting to actually EAT them (a.k.a. get some plates, utensils, and napkins!), and consider bringing a team to eat these treats with. Celebration Milkshake Also, if you’re planning to grab some of these large and in charge Disney World treats (most of which are filled with sugar), keep in mind the super highs (and lows) that will come with it (especially if you’ve got smaller kiddos whose stomachs are already full of sweet treats). 8 — And MORE There are some other treats that are challenging to eat in Disney World that you’ll also want to be prepared for like: giant turkey legs (unless you’re sharing these, be prepared to place those leftovers somewhere if you won’t be able to finish it)… Turkey Leg! …items at EPCOT festivals that require cutting when there are no tables available (prepare to eat on top of a trash can or eat like a caveman — it’s okay, no one is judging you!)… We would eat this again and again! … and cotton candy when it rains (it’ll melt faster than the Wicked Witch of the West — hide your cotton candy folks!). Cotton Candy There are more we could include on this list, but these are some of the big snacks that could cause you a headache in Disney World (and not because of their flavors). We hope this article helps you be just a bit more prepared for snack disasters the next time you visit Disney World. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks! Click here to see the 13 best things to eat in Disney World in 2021! 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. Tell us all about your Disney World snack disasters in the comments! The post How in the World Do You Eat This in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a sunny day in Disney World, Christmas is coming, and we’re in the middle of a 50th Anniversary celebration! Today is a happy day because a popular piece of merchandise is finally back! What’s up, dog? We won’t keep you in suspense, let’s jump right in and take a look (before they sell out again!). We’ve seen popcorn buckets in all shapes and sizes before, but these new 50th Anniversary Mickey balloons might be one of our favorites! If you aren’t familiar or haven’t seen them, it might be because they’ve been sold out for a while, but now the Mickey balloon popcorn buckets are ALL restocked! All FOUR Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets Our first popcorn bucket encounter happened on Main Street, U.S.A. at the popcorn cart by the front entrance. The popcorn stand by the hub has plenty of pink Mickey balloon buckets, too! We spy a restock! As you can see, the buckets all have the 50th Anniversary logo on the front and feature that shiny EARidescent color! This one is so pretty! Next, we went to check out Tomorrowland to see if they restocked the blue Mickey balloon popcorn bucket. Hello, Tomorrowland! Ta-da! The blue balloon is back! (Try saying that 10 times fast!) Isn’t it pretty? Score! From there, we headed to Fantasyland. Do you see that shiny yellow bucket? It’s like Where’s Waldo, but for Disney merchandise! Let’s check out Fantasyland… Good news! We’re three for three: the yellow Mickey balloon popcorn bucket was also restocked! This color reminds us of Belle’s dress! Last stop, Liberty Square. We’re on the hunt for the final bucket: GREEN. We checked out the Liberty Square popcorn cart… Liberty Square: check! …success! All four popcorn buckets are back in the Magic Kingdom. It’s not easy being green! You can pick up your own Mickey balloon popcorn bucket for $18 in the Magic Kingdom. We don’t know how long these will last, but we wish you luck on your travels either way! In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney park updates, news, reviews, and more! Apologize to Your Wallets NOW. There’s ANOTHER 50th Anniversary Collection 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. Do you collect Disney popcorn buckets? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 RESTOCK ALERT 🚨 A Hard-to-Get Disney World Collectible is BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Happy holidays, DFB Readers! As the holiday season continues, it’s time start shopping for all those gifts for friends and family. The Holidays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort We’ve seen some pretty awesome merch lately like a hot cocoa scented plush and adorable holiday ears, but we’ve been waiting for the big sales to hit. If you’ve been looking to get some Disney gifts for your loved ones, you’re in luck because one of the biggest sales of the year has started EARLY! Over on shopDisney the Black Friday deals have already begun! Throughout the rest of November, more and more deals will appear, along with special surprises on November 16th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd. Let’s take a look at some of the stuff that’s on sale! ©shopDisney The Mickey and Minnie Mouse “Cutest Couple” T-Shirt is one of the many apparel offerings on sale during this early Black Friday! Featuring a faded screen print of Mickey and Minnie, the vintage vibes are strong with this shirt. ©shopDisney Usually, you’d find this one for $36.99 but it’s now on sale for $24.98 (almost 30% off!). Click Here to Shop the Mickey and Minnie Mouse ”Cutest Couple” T-Shirt The Mickey Mouse “Oh Boy” T-Shirt by Nanako Kanemitsu is part of the Disney Artist Series, a collection of apparel and accessories created by notable artists and designers! This one features an adorable hand-drawn Mickey. ©shopDisney This designer Disney shirt is normally $39.99, but it’s now 30% off and only $27.98! Click Here to Shop the Mickey Mouse ”Oh Boy” T-Shirt The Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure is a deluxe toy that features lights, sound effects, and a posable body, just like Buzz in the movies! As the holidays come around, it might be a good idea to take a look at all the toys on sale during this Black Friday promotion. ©shopDisney This Buzz Lightyear action figure is now on sale for $28, a drop from the usual $32.95 price tag. Click Here to Shop the Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure The Tiana Premium Doll with Light-Up Dress is another premium interactive toy, with this one featuring lights, sound effects, and a deluxe satin dress! ©shopDisney Usually, this doll is $24.99, but it’s now $22! Click Here to Shop the Tiana Premium Doll with Light-Up Dress On top of toys and adult apparel, clothes for the kiddos are on sale too! The Winnie the Pooh PJ PALS for Kids is a matching pajama set featuring Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger as cute little drawings. ©shopDisney This adorable pajama set is usually $24.99, but it’s now on sale for $20! Click Here to Shop the Winnie the Pooh PJ PALS for Kids We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, including everything about the next Black Friday sale, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read The New Pop-Up Shop Coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this sale? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Huge Black Friday Sale Starts TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It has been QUITE the unexpected week in Disney World! The holidays are here! This week we saw surprise performances (even including celebrities!) and some RARE character appearances, so let’s get into it. Celebrities Performing in EPCOT Country singer Brett Eldredge performed some holiday tunes for cameras in EPCOT, near Spaceship Earth! Hey, Brett! And later, Chance the Rapper also performed in EPCOT. We didn’t hear any holiday music from him but the performance was fun! Chance the Rapper Both performances were filmed, so we’ll be watching out for what Disney plans to do with this footage! It’ll likely be going in the holiday special! Check out more photos and videos of Brett Eldredge and Chance the Rapper performing in EPCOT! Marching Band Changed Locations The Main Street Philharmonic Band performed at an unusual spot this week — in front of Cinderella Castle! Usually, they perform along Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Main Street Philharmonic Band It was so fun to hear their usual Disney classic music from Cinderella Castle, but we don’t yet know if this was a one-time thing or something that might become more regular! Marching band in front of Cinderella Castle Surprise Characters in Hollywood Studios In honor of Disney+ Day, we saw SO MANY fun and rare characters in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Darth Vader took a villainous stand near Star Tours. Darth Vader Carl, Dug, and Russell from Up made an appearance. Hi there! Tiana looked amazing in her green flapper-style dress. Tiana And Moana was excited to greet all her visitors! Hi Moana! This is likely just for Disney+ Day today, but we’ll keep an eye out for more unusual character sightings. Check out all the characters who appeared in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! That’s all the unexpected news from the week! The FOMO is REAL. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Disney+ just broke the internet….and our brains. 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. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article