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Disney World is in full holiday mode right now! Holidays!!! There are lots of new treats to try out, we’ve seen new merchandise in the shops, and the Very Merriest After Hours event has begun. All of the parks have been putting up decorations over the last week or so (and some started even earlier than that!), except for one. But now the last Disney World park to get decorations is finally getting into the holiday spirit! We’ve seen decorations come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now there are decorations over in EPCOT as well! Holiday decor has arrived The first decorations we spotted were at the entrance to the park, with garlands hanging under the archways. Happy holidays! But the biggest addition is the giant Christmas tree, located at the entrance to World Showcase. Many of the decorations are blue this year — likely to play into the 50th anniversary decor around the parks. Christmas Tree This tree is decorated with ornaments with flags from countries around the world. So pretty! And you can also spot holiday greetings written in different languages on this tree! Holiday greetings On top, there’s an angel holding a globe. Angel tree topper But that’s not the only bit of holiday cheer that you’ll find in this park. We stopped by the UK pavilion and saw the festive tea set that’s decorated with holly and Christmas trees. Festive Tea Set And the street lamps in this pavilion were decorated with garland as well! The holidays have arrived! More holiday decor is coming to this park for the festive season, so we’ll be sure to let you know when it arrives. Stay tuned with DFB for all the latest updates. Click Here to Learn All About EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney World park has your favorite holiday decorations? Let us know in the comments. The post FINALLY! Holiday Decorations Have Arrived in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Among budgeting for your resort, your travel costs, and your park tickets before your Disney World vacation, you’ll also want to plan on setting aside extra moolah for some fun park souvenirs and experiences. So Cute! The question is – what special Disney add-ons are worth saving up for? Check out our video below The BEST Things You’ll Buy in Disney World!  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! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Which add-ons are worth it!The post DFB Video: The BEST Things You’ll Buy in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it just us, or do tens of thousands of total strangers decide to show up in Disney World the same exact week as us? Seriously, what are the odds of that happening? Hello, friends! While we wish we could have the parks completely to ourselves, dealing with those crowds is almost synonymous with the Disney World experience. And while most of the time other groups can pass by unnoticed, there are several instances where we all can’t help but feel a little irked by our neighbors. We reached out on Facebook recently and asked our followers to share things that people do in Disney Wold that annoy them, and we received over 2,000 replies! Let’s review some of the most common responses we noticed. Magic Kingdom Blocking Someone’s View Perhaps the most common response had to do with others blocking someone’s view, whether that was during the fireworks or parade. Entertainment is one of the big draws in the theme parks, and everyone wants to get the best view possible — including that stranger who just showed up at the last minute! And with shows like the fireworks happening only once per evening, the stakes are high to find that picture-perfect spot. Fireworks in Disney World are fantastic, but they can also be a little stressful! Remember that everyone around you wants to get a good view of the show, so be aware of your surroundings when staking out a spot to watch the parade or fireworks! Also remember that while Main Street in Magic Kingdom is definitely one of the best places to watch the fireworks, it’s not the only place to watch the fireworks. You can catch some pretty good sights from most locations around the park! Fireworks View from Tomorrowland! The Disney Stop Another common response was what Elizabeth A. referred to as “the Disney stop.” In other words, stopping in the middle of a walkway, seemingly without any warning. Don’t forget that there may be someone walking right behind you! This is another opportunity to remember that LOTS of people are visiting the parks at the same time as you — and there are plenty of times where you’ll be sharing a smaller amount of space, such as a walkway. If you need to pause for any reason, remember to move off to the side or to a less crowded area. You can read up on some of Disney World’s “secret” walkways that may be less crowded if you want to avoid the main thoroughfare. Hollywood Studios Meltdowns A third common response we noticed had to do with witnessing families experiencing tantrums or meltdowns in the park, which can sometimes be a result of a parent expecting too much out of their little one in one day. A trip to Disney World costs more than a pretty penny, and the urge to get as much done as possible in one day is understandable. Just remember that kids are taking a lot of excitement in at once, and it can feel overwhelming pretty fast! You might be super excited for Space Mountain, but your kid might be terrified! Whether your kid doesn’t want to go on a particular ride or they’re just tired, be sure to schedule in time to relax and to take a breather in the middle of the day. Whether it’s slowing down while you’re in the park or even heading back to your hotel room in the middle of the afternoon, you could avoid some massive meltdowns later in the day. A relaxing afternoon at Stormalong Bay might be just what the entire family needs to rest and recharge if you’re staying at the Yacht or Beach Club! A lot of these examples seem to boil down to one common theme: that there are a lot of families visiting Disney World at the same time, and everyone wants to have the most magical vacation possible. We’re all super excited to get on those rides, see those characters, and watch those parades as much as the next person, but so is your fellow neighbor! Kindness goes a long way no matter where you are, but it’s especially true in Disney World! Slinky Dog Dash We hope this helped to shed some light on not only certain behaviors to keep in mind while visiting the parks, but also a few tips that can help you avoid these situations altogether on your next Disney World vacation! Packing your patience, scheduling downtime, and remembering to be kind to your fellow neighbor is the true recipe to having a successful trip. Want to minimize the odds of dealing with huge crowds at Disney World? Read up on some of the LEAST busiest times to visit the parks! 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 find annoying in Disney World? Share your thoughts below. The post 3 Annoying Things People Do in Disney World, According to YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the holidays coming up, there are many special offerings to look forward to at Disney World. Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree Festival of the Holidays will start in EPCOT on November 26th, with the Candlelight Processional taking place and the Holiday Kitchens opening up, the Disney Very Merriest Nights After Hours event will continue to take place on select nights through December 21st, and new festive food will be offered all around the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs. And, we just learned about a new event happening this month at a closed EPCOT restaurant! Takumi-Tei in EPCOT’s Japan pavilion will be reopening soon for a special event! Takumi-Tei Water Room The restaurant will host a Whisky Blending Event featuring Kaiyo Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at 2PM. @takumiteiepcot via Instagram Takumi-Tei wrote on Instagram that the event will be a full sensory experience with Kaiyo Whisky’s Master Blender, Mr. Jeffrey Karlovitch. There will be a 40-minute seminar on the history of Japanese whisky and Kaiyo’s background. Then, guests can participate in an interactive blending process to create their own customized whisky. Chef’s Table at Takumi-Tei After the blending, guests will enjoy an exclusive 5-course menu inspired by the pairings with specific Kaiyo whiskey blends that highlight the flavors of each course, prepared by the chef at Takumi-Tei. Nikomi Wagyu in 2019 A reservation for the event is required, and you can make reservations through the link Takumi-Tei provided on Instagram. A theme park reservation and theme park admission are also required to attend the event. Wood Room at Takumi-Tei Note that Takumi-Tei is NOT reopening for regular operation — only for this special event. The restaurant has been closed since the parks shut down for the global pandemic. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney event news and updates! Click here to learn more about Takumi-Tei Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at Takumi-Tei before? Let us know in the comments! The post Want to Make Your Own Whisky and Enjoy a 5-Course Meal? Head to this EPCOT Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re heading to Disney World soon and you want some juicy last-minute tips, or whether you’re generally curious to learn more about how Disney does it all, have we got some SECRETS for you! Cinderella Castle Today, we’re going to dive into some of Disney World’s BIGGEST secrets, from behind-the-scenes activities that happen on a daily basis to ways you may be tricked into spending more money than you need to spend! There’s a lot going on behind the scenes you don’t know about! Some of Disney’s best-kept “secrets” are what’s going on right in front of you — and you may not even realize it! Secret Security A lot happens behind the scenes (and oftentimes in broad daylight) that many guests are not even remotely aware of. EPCOT Disney World prioritizes the safety of their guests and Cast Members, and security is a constant presence in and around the parks and resorts. Rest assured, you are almost always on camera, whether you are on a ride, in a gift shop, or just walking around the parks. Security Screening at Disney Springs Not only that, but you’re likely standing closer to a security guard than you realize! Disney has tons of undercover security dressed as regular guests. While You Were Sleeping… At night, the Disney parks continue to be bustling with activity, including overnight custodial and landscaping crews making sure the grounds are in tip-top shape for when those first guests arrive the next morning. The parks are full of Halloween decor! If any seasonal decorations need to go up, they’ll often go up overnight (one day, Main Street, U.S.A. is lined with festive pumpkins, and the next day it’ll be lined with tinsel and Christmas lights!). Secret Underground Tunnels If you’re in Magic Kingdom, you may not be aware that there is an entire network of tunnels right beneath your feet! These tunnels, called the Utilidors, are actually the ground floor of the Magic Kingdom and guests are the ones elevated above it. That big body of water outside Magic Kingdom? It wasn’t Seven Seas Lagoon like we know today when it was built — all the dirt excavated was used to build up the Magic Kingdom over the Utilidors. All this wasn’t water when it started! These tunnels serve many purposes including efficient trash removal (wonder why you don’t see Cast Members dumping out trash cans on Main Street? That’s why!). Welcome, foolish mortal The tunnels were predominantly built for Cast Members to navigate around the park without being seen by guests — that way, a Cast Member dressed in, say, a Haunted Mansion costume won’t be spotted walking around Tomorrowland! Secret Codes Speaking of Cast Members, you may notice them speaking in certain “codes” to each other — this is to quickly communicate certain situations to each other without cluing guests in on what exactly is going on. For example, when a ride is “101,” that means the ride is currently down. There’s also the notorious “Code V,” which is supposedly the shorthand for a guest losing their lunch! Click here for Disney World secrets even the locals don’t usually know about! There are LOTS of ways to spend more time in the parks! Did you know that you can actually spend more time in the theme parks than the hours that are posted on the calendar? There are a few secret (and not-so-secret) ways to enjoy extended park hours, both in the morning and in the evening! Be In the Parks Before or After Park Hours An easy way to guarantee a little extra time in the parks is to book a very early breakfast reservation or a very late dinner reservation. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney will typically seat guests prior to park opening time, giving you a rare glimpse of a near-empty theme park. At the end of the day, you can usually be sat right up until park closing, which means a very quiet and empty walk through the park on your way out. Cast Members Outside There may not be much to do rather than walking between the park entrance and your restaurant, but it gives you views that most guests never see: an empty theme park! Wait to Get Your Shop On! Another way to get some extra time in the parks is to save your shopping until the end of the day. For example, the shops along Main Street, U.S.A. (and typically the main gift shop(s) in each park) stay open one hour after park closing time. That means you can spend more time on rides during the day, and pop into the stores on your way out after the park closes! A busy evening in the Magic Kingdom Bonus: this gives you ample time for crowds waiting for transportation to thin out! Get In That Line Just Before Park Close! Looking to tackle a popular ride? Hop in line right before park closing time! Even if the park closes in one minute, you will still be able to ride. Slinky Dog Dash This is another great strategy that gives you more time during the day to check out other rides and attractions and save that super popular ride for the end of the night when wait times are usually lower. Stay at a Disney World Hotel You can also get extra time in the parks by staying on property at one of Disney World’s resort hotels. All on-property guests will be eligible for Early Theme Park Entry, and all guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts can hang out in the evening for extended evening theme park hours. Click here to find out which resort guests are eligible for Disney World’s extended evening park hours. Disney World dining secrets Dining in Disney World is one of our favorite things to do, CLEARLY. So we know a thing or two when it comes to Disney World dining secrets. Secret Menus! We’re starting off with one of our favorite topics to talk about — secret menus! Blue Wildness — A Secret Menu Drink at Geyser Point Bar and Grill Secret menus are more common in Disney World than you may think! Just ask a Cast Member if there are any secret menu items available for purchase — they’ll be more than willing to fill you in on food and drinks not regularly listed on the menu. Secret Menu Ice Cream Sandwich in Animal Kingdom Some of these secret menu items are Disney World staples, while other items come and go! That’s why when in doubt, ASK! Lesser-Known Discounts Another lesser-known dining tip has to do with those discounts! Yep, there are ways to save on your next meal in Disney World! Just because a restaurant is in Disney World does NOT mean Disney owns it. Many of Disney World’s restaurants are owned and operated by major restaurant groups, such as Landry’s and Patina Group. Yak and Yeti These companies offer rewards programs that you can sign up for and use at Disney World. Check For a Lounge! If you’re having difficulty grabbing Dining Reservation at your favorite restaurant, look and see if that restaurant has an adjoining lounge. You’ll usually be able to grab a table at the lounge without a reservation, and the lounge often shares their kitchen with the neighboring restaurant (for example, Nomad Lounge and Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!). Nomad Lounge You can often order items from that restaurant, no reservation required. To hear more about these dining secrets plus even MORE tips you may have never heard, check out our video below! There are tons of ways to make your dining experience more unique on your next Disney World vacation, so keep these tips in consideration next time you are at the parks and resorts! Click here to read more about some of Disney World’s secret menus! You’re spending your money wrong! Disney World vacations cost a pretty penny, so you’re going to want to make sure you’re spending your vacation dollars wisely! At the same time, Disney is a for-profit company, and there are plenty of times you may be paying MORE for something that you need to be! The Good and Bad of the Dining Plan For starters, MOST (definitely not all, but most) people don’t really save money on the Disney Dining Plan. Le Cellier Steakhouse The Dining Plan’s major benefit is that it provides a convenient way to “pre-pay” for your meals — once you arrive in Disney World, you basically don’t have to think about what you’re spending on your food. Sort of (tips, extra food, and additional drinks will cost ya!). Despite this, it’s not really a savvy way to save on money. It’s a good way to budget in the sense that a large chunk of your food cost will be taken care of before you arrive, but as far as dollar for dollar value? It’s not always a winner. Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern Even when Disney offers its Free Dining Plan offer, you typically have to stay at a higher-level resort and pay more than what you may have paid otherwise on hotel accommodations to get the equivalent free food you would have likely planned to purchase out of pocket. Those Souvenirs AIN’T Cheap! Aside from the Dining Plan, there are other ways you may be spending your money incorrectly. Those souvenirs are awfully hard to say “no” to, but you may be able to find the same item online for cheaper! Disney’s online store, shopDisney, typically has sales throughout the year, so be on the lookout for those must-have Minnie Ears or spirit jerseys. So many options!! You may be able to buy the same item before your trip or after you return home at a lesser price! Check For Discounts! Speaking of discounts and sales, there’s almost always a sale going on for Disney World hotel rooms and package deals. You should never have to pay full price for your Disney World accommodations, so be sure to triple-check those discounts before booking. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Finally, if you do find a package sale, remember that you can almost always stay FEWER nights than the sample bookings on hotel and ticket package sales. So if a sale is listed as a “five day, four-night stay,” Disney is hoping you’ll book the full four nights — but you can almost always book fewer nights and still redeem the package deal. Just makes sure you ask the reservation agent when you book and read, read, read that fine print! Click here for some budgeting tips to consider for your next Disney World vacation. Disney won’t announce much…until they’re ready Finally, some of the best-kept secrets Disney has are its upcoming projects and announcements. Disney is known to be pretty tight-lipped about new offerings until major events, like the D23 Expo or their quarterly Earnings Calls. TRON Lightcycle Run You may notice when Disney announces a new project, that an opening “season” will be the timeline given rather than an opening date, or even an opening month. This is so Disney can cover for any possible delays (and, as we’ve learned in the last couple of years, delays can and will likely happen!). Construction progress at Cosmic Rewind as of August 2021 Another example of Disney keeping big announcements under wraps until the last moment possible is when ticket price increases take place. These are not announced typically until the day of so guests are not swarming the ticket booths or jamming the ticketing phone lines trying to get tickets slightly cheaper. Click here to read an update on some of Disney World’s upcoming projects! Want to learn MORE secrets that could help you on your next Disney World vacation? Check out our video below! We hope this sheds a little bit of light on some so-called “secrets” that you may have never heard of, or that you may have heard of but wanted a little more detail! There are countless ways to make your Disney World vacations better than the last, so be sure to follow along for more tips and tricks as you prepare for your upcoming trip! 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. Leave a comment below and let us know what tip you would give someone who’s visiting Disney World for the first time! The post Disney World's Biggest Secrets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is officially here at Disney World, which means it’s the most festive time of the year to visit! And, don’t forget that the 50th anniversary celebration is happening right now too! Today is the perfect time to plan your next trip — and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Christmas has arrived in Disney World! Today our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Walt Disney World discounts for DFB readers — and they’re great if you’re planning to visit during the upcoming holiday season. Keep Reading for all the Disney World Deals The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your vacation with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Disney Visa Cardholder Offer Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 20% off rooms at select Disney World hotels from December 12 through December 24, 2021. Disney’s Riviera Resort Please note that a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card must be used to pay the deposit. The Disney Visa Cardmember associated with the reservation must stay in the room. Click here for more details on the Disney Visa Cardholder offer! Florida Resident Offers Florida Residents can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for most nights from December 12th through December 24th! Click here for more details on the Florida resident holiday offer. Animal Kingdom Lodge And, Florida residents can also save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney World hotels from January 2 through March 10, 2022! Click here for details on the early 2022 Florida resident offer! Annual Passholder Offers Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on hotel rooms this holiday season, including stays most nights from December 12th-December 24th. Click here to see more about this Annual Passholder holiday deal. Grand Floridian lobby And, Passholders can also save up to 25% on hotel rooms at select Disney World hotels from January 2 through March 10, 2022. Click here to check out the early 2022 deal for Annual Passholders 2021 Military Offers Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights through December 17, 2021. Tree of Life A 4-day ticket is $265, a 5-day ticket is $283, and a 6-day ticket is $301 (tax not included). Click Here for More Details on the 2021 Military Offer Contact Small World Vacations for a no-obligation quote before these offers expire. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! 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ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a counter-service spot that’s been making a major comeback lately, with delicious tacos and a yummy apple pie tart! ABC Commissary at Hollywood Studios Today, we’re trying a new holiday cookie at this Hollywood Studios spot! We’ve been trying a bunch of holiday treats recently, but we’re excited to try this super festive treat! Step aside, Olaf! The Sugar Cookie Snowman is here! ABC Commissary This treat is a tasty snowman made with White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Mousse, Whipped Lemon Curd, all on top of a Holiday Sugar Cookie. Here it is! First off…look at how cute this li’l guy is! It is a little bizarre that his face seems to be missing — maybe he’s just shy! He’s hiding his little face behind that scarf! While this snack is clearly easy to photograph, the taste overall came off a bit on the bland side for us! The flavors were certainly good, don’t get us wrong, but the white chocolate and lemon didn’t give us that “pop” of flavor we were expecting. If you like white chocolate and lemon, you’ll pick up on those flavors, but you may wish they were more prominent! Not terrible…but a little plain. Still, this is a very festive-looking treat that will go very nicely on any Instagram feed, and you can’t beat the simple sweetness of a good sugar cookie. You have until January 3rd to check out the Sugar Cookie Snowman for $5.49! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About All The Holiday Entertainment in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which holiday treat is on your must-try list? Let us know in the comments! The post Have Olaf and Frosty Met Their Match With Disney World’s New Snack? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Seasons greetings from Hollywood Studios! Oooo she pretty (she being Gertie, obviously)! The holidays are kicking into high gear all around Disney World, so we’ve been sure to stop by the parks frequently to look for new decorations, food, and more. Come with us as we show you what’s new in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Food Updates There are a TON of new holiday treats available in Hollywood Studios! First up, we have a seasonal beer at BaseLine Tap House — the Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. It’s a Christmas-themed beer that’s very hoppy and has woodsy flavors that made us feel like we were in a cozy log cabin. Celebration Fresh Hop IPA The Celebration Fresh Hop IPA is not on the menu at BaseLine when we were there, but it is on tap, so you just have to ask for it! Click here to see our full review for the Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA! Next, a returning holiday drink is back at select locations in the park. This is the Christmas on the Beach cocktail that has Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Blue Curaçao, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice served with a souvenir glow cube for $15. This feels more like a summer drink This didn’t feel really festive to us, as it’s mostly just a tropical drink besides the cranberry. But, if you want to try it out for yourself, you can get it at Oasis Canteen, Animation Arch Bar, and Sunshine Day Bar. Click here to read our full review of the Christmas on the Beach! Another odd holiday cocktail also popped up in Hollywood Studios this week. The Holiday Bliss has Vanilla Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, Caramel Beverage Syrup, and Vanilla Ice Cream Mix. It’s also got two raspberries to garnish and a peppermint rim. While this cocktail definitely looks more on theme for the holidays, the flavors weren’t our favorite. Looks good, but the taste…not so much There’s a lot of competing flavors here that don’t really go together. However, if you like sweet drinks with unique combinations of flavors, you can get the Holiday Bliss for $14 at both the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and Tune-In Lounge (which is attached to 50’s Prime Time Cafe). Click here to read our full review of the Holiday Bliss! Now for a treat! A new cannoli is now at PizzeRizzo — the Butterscotch Caramel Cannoli! This is a holiday cannoli filled with caramel cheesecake, butterscotch chips, and chocolate flakes. Plus, the edges are dipped in chocolate and then topped with sprinkles and a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s definitely festive Our cannoli we tried didn’t have much of a crunch or a lot of flavor to it. We wish there was more of a butterscotch flavor! But, maybe you will get a better one if you try it. You can get it at PizzeRizzo for $4.99. Click here to read our full review of the Butterscotch Caramel Cannoli! Another returning treat came back for the holidays this year over at several locations around Hollywood Studios! You can find the Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate with Black Cherry Bourbon at ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, Rosie’s All-American Cafe, or PizzeRizzo. Boozy hot chocolate? Yes, please! The drink is made with frozen hot chocolate mix and a salted caramel beverage syrup, and it’s topped with marshmallows and chocolate syrup for $5.49. The boozy version is the exact same but with black cherry bourbon for $13. Click here to read our review of the Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate! Over at Backlot Express and Trolley Car Café, the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie has made its return as well! It’s made with red velvet cake filled with classic cream cheese filling and festive sprinkles! You can grab one for $4.99. Could of been better! This year’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pie didn’t really stack up to the Whoopie Pies of years’ past, unfortunately. Click here to read our full review of the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie There’s also a new GIANT COOKIE in Hollywood Studios! The Santa’s Belt Cookie is a Mickey-shaped chocolate cookie that’s covered in white chocolate icing and decorations. SANTAAAAA We’ve seen a similar cookie in the past, but this one is less expensive and is chocolate instead of vanilla! It’s available for $3.99 at ABC Commissary. Click here to see our full review of the Santa’s Belt Cookie! A new season also means a new Lunch Box Tart over at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land. The Holiday Lunch Box Tart is an apple pie-filled tart frosted with cinnamon icing, a sugar snowflake, and holiday sprinkles for $4.29. Woody’s understood the assignment We had this tart last year for the holidays, and it’s still just as good! Apple pie lovers will be happy with this snack. Click here to read our full review of the Holiday Lunch Box Tart Finally, the latest new treat for the holidays we’ve seen in Hollywood Studios lately is the Reindeer Mousse! It’s made with spiced caramel cheesecake over peanut butter mousse on top of a salty pretzel shortbread cookie. YUM! So cute!! The flavors in this treat were great together, and it’s so cute! You can get it for $5.49 at Rosie’s All-American Cafe. Click here to read our full review of the Reindeer Mousse! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Keystone Clothiers A bunch of new Marvel super villain figures were released from the Legends Series in Keystone Clothiers! We found Marvel’s Arcade… He comes with two heads! …Red Skull… We have nightmares about this one… …Lady Deathstrike… The warning is in the name …Dr. Doom… Creepy …and A.I.M. Scientist Supreme. All of these are $24.99 each! Got a lot going on here There is also a new set of Marvel characters from the Infinity Saga. You can get Iron Man, Black Widow, Thanos, Gamora, The Hulk, Captain America, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Red Guardian and more in a set for $49.99. You can stage your own Infinity War! Legends of Hollywood In Legends of Hollywood, we found this new Merry T-Shirt with a small Minnie in the middle. You can get it for $36.99! Merry and Bright! Holiday Pandora Charms are also available over here now. There are rings, earrings, and festive charms in the collection! Such pretty colors! One of the charms shows Cinderella Castle in red on one side… Little Mickey and Minnie heads …and Happy Holly Days written on the other side with the year 2021. Have a Holly Jolly Holidays The Darkroom In the Darkroom, we found a new MagicBand features Walt Disney himself! Hi, Walt! It also shows the state of Florida and has a blue background with plans drawn to indicate Walt’s Florida Project (Disney World). Florida represented And finally, the Star Wars ears we’ve already seen in Disneyland have made their way to Disney World! Simple yet unique The ears have “a long time ago” and “in a galaxy far, far away…” embroidered on the headband in the signature blue color you see at the beginning of the Star Wars movies. One of the most famous movie lines EVER That’s everything new at Hollywood Studios! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Parks news and updates. Click here to see which treat you should skip in Hollywood Studios! 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 in Hollywood Studios is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Hollywood Studios: 9 Holiday Treats and 5 Marvel Super Villains first appeared on the disney food blog. 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If you’ve ever sailed on Disney Cruise Line out of Florida, then chances are high that you’ve crossed through Port Canaveral at the start and end of your voyage. Since Disney first began its cruise line, it has used Port Canaveral (with the exception of emergency docking) as its primary port when sailing out of the state. Disney Cruise Line That could all change, however, according to Orlando Sentinel! It has been announced that Disney Cruise Line has entered an agreement with Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, one of the biggest cruising ports in the world. The agreement includes a 15-year lease which starts in October of 2023, with the potential of being extended for up to 30 years. The Disney Magic This wouldn’t be the first time Disney Cruise Line has ventured outside of Port Canaveral for its departures from Florida. The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder have both sailed out of Port Miami seasonally since 2012. Castaway Cay At this time, the agreement does not state which ships specifically would sail out of Port Everglades. However, Port Everglades currently does not offer services to ships that run on liquefied natural gas, which the newest ship, the Disney Wish, will use. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye on any developments coming out of Disney Cruise Line and Port Everglades as this agreement goes into effect in the coming years! Be sure to follow along for all of the latest Disney Cruise Line updates, especially as we await the maiden voyage of the newest ship, the Disney Wish, set to take place next summer! Click here to read more about some of the features coming to the Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have plans to set sail on Disney Cruise Line in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Cruise Line Enters Agreement With New Year-Round Port first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line has shared some exciting news lately regarding their NEW ship, the Disney Wish. Disney Dream We’ve also gotten some updates about bookings opening up for early 2023 cruises, the return of cruises from New Orleans in 2022, and more. Now we’ve got some important updates for those planning cruises in the near future when it comes to final payment and cancellation policies. Recently, Disney Cruise Line extended their Final Payment policy for those with cruises booked through May 31st, 2022 for select guests. Specifically, all guests booked in unrestricted stateroom categories with cruises scheduled through May 31st, 2022, will not be required to make their final payment until 60 days prior to sailing. So, if you haven’t already reached your final payment due date yet and you fall into that category, you could have a bit more time to make that final payment. ©Disney Reservations for inside, outside, or verandah category rooms with restrictions are nonrefundable. In addition to extending the final payment schedule, Disney has also extended the relaxed cancellation fee schedule. According to the Disney Cruise Line website, for sailings through May 31st, 2022, the cancellation fee schedule “has been temporarily relaxed from beginning as early as 119 days prior to sailing to beginning 59 days prior to sailing for guests in non-suite and non-concierge categories.” ©Disney Disney shared the chart below with travel agents, displaying the updated policy. ©Disney The Disney website also shares a look at the cruise date flexibility policy, for those seeking to change their sail date… ©Disney …and the current flexible refund policy with regards to guests to experience COVID-19 related symptoms within a certain period of time before sailing. ©Disney These policies are all subject to change. But, if you have an upcoming cruise planned, knowing about these updated payment and cancellation policies can help you determine when your final payment is due and what might happen should you need to move or cancel your sailing. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find! Click here to see what surprising character will make their first appearance on Disney Cruise Line’s new ship! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to go on a Disney Cruise in the future? Tell us in the comments. The post Planning to Go on a Disney Cruise? Read About These Important Payment Policy Updates first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Haven’t been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a while? Planning to visit soon and wondering what’s new? Or just curious to see what’s going on in this park? We’ve got you covered! Animal Kingdom We’re constantly making our way around the Disney parks to see what’s new. During our recent trips to Animal Kingdom we found that a ride has been completely DEMOLISHED and some seriously adorable merchandise has arrived. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to take a virtual trip around Animal Kingdom to see what’s new! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Restaurantosaurus Over at Restaurantosaurus some painting has been going on. When we stopped by recently, we noticed that the deck there had been newly painted. Restaurantosaurus Looking fresh! It reopened with fresh paint! DinoLand U.S.A. In DinoLand U.S.A. we spotted one of the BIGGEST changes that has recently made to this park. Primeval Whirl, which closed permanently last year, has been being dismantled little by little. But, during a recent trip, it looked like this ride has now been totally DEMOLISHED! Goodbye, Primeval Whirl Everyone just take a moment now to think of all the times you spun around on this ride, laughed with your friends and family as you went down the little drops, and probably waited in a long line for those few seconds of fun. Nothing left We’re very curious to see what becomes of this space in the future. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see more photos of Primeval Whirl! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading This week we spotted quite a few new merchandise items in Animal Kingdom. At Discovery Trading, we found 2 awesome holiday lantern pins which resemble the actual animal lanterns you’ll find decorating the park. Lantern Pins The pins are $19.99 each. Lantern Pins We also found a new MagicBand honoring a DinoLand U.S.A. attraction — TriceraTop Spin! MagicBand If you’re a huge fan of this ride, you can now pick up the specialty MagicBand themed to it. MagicBand It’s priced at $34.99. MagicBand We also found some holiday items including a gold tumbler featuring animal silhouettes on it for $24.99, which we actually spotted outside of the store. It’s priced at $24.99. Holiday Tumbler There is also a beautiful holiday-themed Tree of Life matted print available featuring the Merry Menagerie animal puppets (which will be returning to the parks this year!) priced at $49.99… Print …and a holiday shirt available for $24.99. Holiday Shirt At Discovery Trading we also found some great light up ornaments for $29.99. They would look beautiful on any tree (or even just on an ornament holder!). So Pretty! Finally, we end our merchandise wrap-up with some of the CUTEST things we’ve seen — puppet holiday plushes themed after the Merry Menagerie puppets you’ll find in Animal Kingdom during the holidays. The CUTEST They are absolutely adorable and are in fact puppets, so you can use them for all kinds of puppet shows and games at home (or you can just display them because they’re so cute). So Fun! You can get these cuties for $29.99 each. Click here to learn more about these adorable puppets! Popcorn Kiosks We checked various spots and kiosks for holiday sippers and popcorn buckets, but none have arrived yet. A Cast Member at Drinkwallah told us that the holiday items are on their way and that there will likely be a holiday popcorn bucket, a gold sipper, and straw topper. Drinkwallah They’re expected to arrive in the next 1-2 weeks, but of course things can change. We’ll be on the lookout for all of those items and we’ll let you know what we find! Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures At Chester & Hester’s we spotted a really fun Mickey bubble wand. The wand may have been around for a while, but since it’s one we didn’t really recognize, we wanted to share it with you. Bubble Wand The wand features “animation cels” around the base that show the progression of Mickey’s animation style through the years. Bubble Wand You can bring this bubble wand home for $30. Animal Kingdom Miscellaneous Updates The Holidays are HERE If you’re in the mood for ALL things peppermint, hot cocoa, and holly, then Animal Kingdom is a good spot to visit! The park is fully decked out in holiday decorations, from the giant Christmas tree in the front of the park… Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree …to the lanterns up above the stores… These Lanterns are Gorgeous …and even some fun decor in Pandora — The World of Avatar! Time for Some Holiday Fun in Pandora Oh, and we can’t forget one of our favorites — the Santa dino! Love It! The park looks especially beautiful during the holidays. So Pretty at Night Be sure to walk through next time you’re there and really soak in all of the festive goodness. Click here to see more about the holiday decor in Animal Kingdom! Henna If you’ve been hoping to get henna done in the parks, you can head over to Animal Kingdom where henna has returned to the stand by the Festival of the Lion King show! The Art of Henna According to a Cast Member we spoke to, the henna stand opened about a week ago. Entertainment We’re still waiting on quite a bit of entertainment to return to the parks, but in Animal Kingdom you can once again enjoy the performances of the Tam Tam Drummers! Tam Tam Drummers! When you’re in Africa, be sure to stop by and check them out! So Great to See Them Back And that’s it for us for now from Animal Kingdom. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 ride in Animal Kingdom? 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Welcome back to another update on what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle If you’re a big fan of the holiday season, then this update is perfect for you — we have the latest from Disney Very Merriest After Hours, plus all of the latest seasonal happenings, treats, merchandise, and more! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Disney Very Merriest After Hours We tried a ton of party-exclusive goodies on the first night of Disney Very Merriest After Hours this week! First up is the citrusy Orange Bird Churro for $7, which can be found at the Snack Cart on Main Street! It’s definitely orange! We also loved the Ginger Apple Funnel Cake from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for $7.99! Yum! We also tried a pair of party-exclusive treats over at Golden Oak Outpost. They were the Gingerbread Almond Cake Pop for $4.99… Gingerbread Almond Cake Pop …and the To Be Jolly Float for $6.99. To Be Jolly Float There are also an assortment of complimentary treats available to party guests, including Snickerdoodle Cookies and Hot Cocoa! Snickerdoodle Cookie We’ve written up full reviews of all of the party-exclusive treats, so be sure to read up ahead of your visit if you’re attending the after-hours event this season! Click here to read about everything you can get for FREE at Disney Very Merriest After Hours! Auntie Gravity’s We tried a pair of Christmas Cookie-themed treats at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland. First up is the Christmas Cookie Milkshake for $7.99. Christmas Cookie Milkshake We also tried the Christmas Cookie Sundae for $5.99 (there IS ice cream underneath all of that whipped cream, we promise!). Christmas Cookie Sundae Both of these treats were pretty sweet, but that was to be expected! Check these out this holiday season as you visit Tomorrowland. Click here to read our full review of the Christmas Cookie treats at Auntie Gravity’s Main Street Bakery We also noticed that the Mickey Cinnamon Roll at Main Street Bakery now comes with red icing! The Mickey Cinnamon Roll is officially in holiday mode! Just in time for the holidays, your morning dose of a cinnamon roll is now more festive than ever! The cinnamon rolls are available for $6.49. Click here for our recipe to recreate Main Street Bakery’s cinnamon rolls at home! Magic Kingdom General Updates The biggest general update from Magic Kingdom is that Disney Very Merriest After Hours began this week! Disney Very Merriest After Hours We were at the first night, taking in all of the festive sights, sounds, and tastes! Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is back! Be sure to read up on all of our first-night coverage if you’re planning on attending the after-hours event this season! Click here to check out our first-night coverage of Disney Very Merriest After Hours! We recently noticed that the omnibus and other Main Street vehicles reopened for the first time since the closures started in March 2020! Main Street vehicles are back! It was so nice to see these vehicles travel up and down Main Street again! Take a ride! We noticed a couple of other attraction updates around Magic Kingdom as well, including some progress happening with the sign at Mickey’s PhilharMagic! The sign is being repainted! We’re loving all of these exciting attraction updates! Be sure to follow along as we cover the reopening of Mickey’s PhilharMagic with a new scene added from Pixar’s Coco! Click here to check out more photos of the recently reopened Main Street vehicles! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Pluto fans! This new merchandise discovery is for you! We came across a hot cocoa-scented Pluto plush at Emporium on Main Street! It’s Pluto! He’s available for $27.99 and he’s dressed for the holidays, complete with little antlers. Antlers on point We love the holiday plush each season, but this one is definitely a standout! Keep your eyes peeled for him the next time you go shopping in the coming weeks around Disney World. Click here to check out more photos of this hot cocoa-scented Pluto plush! That’ll do it for our latest roundup of what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Be sure to follow along if you plan on visiting Disney World this holiday season — there’s still plenty of new treats, merchandise, and events happening in the coming weeks! Click here to read what’s new in EPCOT! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite Disney World park to visit during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: Main Street Vehicles Reopen and Tons of New Holiday Treats first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! EPCOT And, we’ve got plenty of holiday merchandise and Food & Wine Festival crowds updates to share with you and even a sighting of a Disney artist! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in! EPCOT Merchandise Update Tea Caddy While almost all of the other Disney Parks have decked out for the holidays already, EPCOT has been a bit slower to go all-in on the trees, wreaths, and red and green this year. But, we spotted some of the FIRST Christmas merchandise when we were making our way through the shops in the UK Pavilion. Now you can find a Santa Phone Booth Snow Globe that lights up and fills with glitter in the Tea Caddy store! Hello? Is this Santa? It may be a bit different than the holiday merchandise we’re used to seeing in Disney World, but it’s certainly a unique souvenir to bring home! It costs $45.99. Vins de France It’s no secret that we’re all for eating and drinking our way around the world and if you’re a big fan of champagne, then there’s a new shirt in the France Pavilion for you! The black tee features the Eiffel Tower, a champagne bottle, and champagne glass and says “Champagne s’il vous plait” on the front. New Tee! It also has “World Showcase” written on the bottom and is available for $32.99. Italy Pavilion And, if you’re looking for a special scent to remind you of the holidays in Disney World, the Notte di Stelle (aka starry night) perfume scent is BACK in Italy! Holiday Perfume! You can normally only find this during the holiday season and it costs $104 per bottle. Art of Disney When you’re visiting Disney, you never know who you might stumble upon and this week we found Artist Rob Katz autographing his pieces in front of Art of Disney in the American Adventure Pavilion! It’s Rob Katz! You can find a lot of his vibrant artwork sold in the store including prints of fireworks in front of Spaceship Earth and the Partners Statue. Other EPCOT Updates Living With The Land Earlier this year, Disney confirmed that the fan-favorite holiday overlay would return to Living With The Land this year. We’ve already seen a few Christmas lights arrive throughout the attraction and this week we spotted even more lining some of the plants in the gardens. More lights are up around the gardens! We’ll keep an eye out for any more decorations to come! Crowds Over the weekend, runDisney welcomed runners back for the first in-person races since the 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend. And, the return of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend meant that crowds were out in full force at EPCOT! So, there were long lines for almost every Food & Wine Festival booth… Lots of people here! …plus the walkways were pretty full of people. The Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend lasted through Sunday and crowds have since gone down a bit for the week. Busy day for the Food & Wine Festival Well, that’s a wrap on everything that’s new in EPCOT this week! Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more of the latest merchandise, food, holiday, and crowd updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click HERE to See the FULL Celebrity Narrator Lineup for EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the Food & Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Weekend Crowds, Weird Holiday Merchandise, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The complete list of narrators for Disney World's Candlelight Processional at Epcot is released. The tradition returns Nov. 26 after a one-year break during pandemic. View the full article Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe, returns to Epcot's Candlelight Processional in December. (Rick Diamond / Getty Images) The complete list of narrators for Candlelight Processional has been released. The long-standing Disney holiday tradition returns to Epcot on Nov. 26 after taking a one-year break during the pandemic. Previously, Walt Disney World had only identified seven of the celebrities who will read the Christmas story, flanked by the Voices of Liberty, plus choir made up of cast members and a live orchestra. All of the 2021 narrators have done Candlelight duty at least one year before. The lineup, subject to change, now includes: · Nov. 26-28: Auli’i Cravalho · Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Chita Rivera · Dec. 2-4: Jodi Benson · Dec. 5-7: Alton Fitzgerald White · Dec. 8-10: Bart Millard · Dec. 11-13: Lisa Ling · Dec. 14-16: Andy Garcia · Dec. 17-19: Ana Gasteyer · Dec. 20-22: Courtney B. Vance · Dec. 23-25: Steven Curtis Chapman · Dec. 26-28: Blair Underwood · Dec. 29-30: Pat Sajak Addition holiday festivities at Epcot include “Joyful! A Celebration of the Season” on the Showcase Plaza Stage, the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs, Chinese Lion Dance and performers such as Pere Noel. Santa Claus will be stationed at American Adventure from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

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The holidays have officially arrived in Disney World and we’ve been bringing you with us for a look at all the seasonal happenings! The FIRST holiday decorations were spotted in EPCOT today! Last night kicked off the first-ever Disney Very Merriest After Hours event in Magic Kingdom and several holiday traditions will soon return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom (including those adorable wintry animal puppets). But, one park that hasn’t “decked the halls” yet is EPCOT — though, that doesn’t mean that we have less to look forward to. EPCOT will be home to the returning Festival of the Holidays and after being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the popular Candlelight Processional will be BACK again as well! And, now we’ve got more details about who will be telling the story of Christmas during the show this year! If you’re not familiar, the Candlelight Processional is an annual holiday show at EPCOT where guests can gather to listen to the retelling of the story of Christmas at the American Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. This year, it will feature a choir and orchestra full of Cast Members (instead of choirs from different community groups and schools) and a celebrity narrator that rotates throughout the season. EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional We already knew a portion of the celebrity lineup for the 2021 Candlelight Processional, but now we’ve got an even bigger list with new celebrities announced for November and December dates. Here’s everyone you can expect to see this year: Auli’i Cravalho — November 26th to 28th Chita Rivera — November 29th to December 1st Jodi Benson — December 2nd to 4th Alton Fitzgerald White — December 5th to 7th Bart Millard — December 8th to 10th Lisa Ling — December 11th to 13th Andy Garcia — December 14th to 16th Ana Gasteyer — December 17th to 19th Courtney B. Vance — December 20th to 22nd Steven Curtis Chapman — December 23rd to 25th Blair Underwood — December 26th to 28th Pat Sajak — December 29th to 30th Epcot Candlelight Processional That’s a whole lot of actors, singers, television hosts, and even princesses! Just keep in mind that celebrity narrators and dates are subject to change. Amy Grant narrating 2013 Candlelight Processional So, be sure that you’ve got your Park Pass Reservation secured and check out the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages (most of which have already sold out, but keep checking back!) if you’d like guaranteed seating. And, we’ll be on the lookout for more holiday updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Learn More About the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages HERE! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to the Candlelight Processional this year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: More Celebrity Narrators Announced For EPCOT's Candlelight Processional! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s the holiday season in Disneyland, and there’s a holiday coming up that we bet you forgot about! Happy Holidays from Disneyland! Life Day is happening soon in the Star Wars universe! If you don’t know, Life Day is a Wookiee holiday that celebrates family, joy, and harmony, according to the Wookieepedia. It was traditionally celebrated on the Wookiee home world of Kashyyyk, where Chewbacca is from. Life Day first became known in our world through The Star Wars Holiday Special, which premiered on November 17th, 1978 — one week before Thanksgiving in the United States that year. Then, on November 17th, 2020, The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special was released on Disney+. And, this year, Disneyland is doing something special for the holiday! There will be some festive food in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park for Life Day this year! Over at Kat Saka’s Kettle, there will be a Potato Hand Pie that’s Tikka Masala-spiced with Mint-Cilantro Yogurt Sauce for $6.79. Kat Saka’s Kettle You can also get the Black Sesame Macaron which is a Toasted Macaron with Passionfruit Buttercream and Sesame Praline for $5.49. Kat Saka’s is known for popcorn, so we can’t wait to try these other new foods! At Oga’s Cantina, dig into a Kaadu Pork Belly Slider that has Skewer Pork Belly, a Bao Bun, Zucchini Sauce, Calabrian Chili Compote, and Za’atar Spice for $12. Oga’s Cantina Disneyland There will also be a new specialty drink at Oga’s Cantina for the celebration! The Tarkenian Night Flower will have a Refreshing Blend of Gin and Elderflower Liqueur with flavors of Ginger and Huckleberry, then garnished with a Sweet Hibiscus Flower for $18. Ready for a new concoction! Finally, at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, there will be a Life Day Specialty of Pork Broth Noodles available! The dish will have Angel Hair Pasta with Bok Choy, Mushrooms, Roasted Pork, and Yuzu-Tomato Compote in a Pesto-Tonkotsu Broth for $15.49. Docking Bay 7 Dining Room ALL of these special offerings will be available starting November 12th. So, if you’re in Disneyland for the Life Day celebrations, make sure to check out these new food and drink items to take part in the festivities! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news and updates. Click here to learn about a new immersive Star Wars experience at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for Life Day? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Food Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland for Life Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The calendar says November, so it’s almost time for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, happening during The World’s Most Magical Celebration!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/gB8bMLV1i58View the full article

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There is no shortage of new treats in Disney World right now, whether they’re for the 50th Anniversary or celebrating the holidays. 50th Anniversary Display New treats have popped up in every theme park, and in quite a few of the resorts as well! We’re in the Magic Kingdom today to try out one of the newest 50th Anniversary treats, which is celebrating Disney World’s origins, and we’ve got…mixed emotions about it. If you head to the Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom (the Starbucks location in this park), you can find the Opening Day Celebration Cake! Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom This treat is made with a gluten-friendly chocolate cake base, milk chocolate mousse, and a strawberry center. It’s decorated with balloon sprinkles and has a chocolate piece on the end. Here it is! We thought the flavors of this treat were spot-on. Can you get a more iconic combo than strawberry and chocolate? Ready to dig in? The chocolate mousse was super tasty — it wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet, and it balanced well with the tart strawberry flavor. And the chocolate cake was very moist and fluffy as well. Opening Day Celebration Cake Our only problem with this cake was the texture. It has a gelatin-like feel in the mousse and the icing on top felt (and kind-of looks like) slime. At least for us, the icing left a weird texture in our mouth from just how gooey it was. The flavors were great, but we could see these textures being an issue for some. The icing started to melt quite quickly so some of that sliminess could be due to the heat as well. Great flavors All the gooey-ness mixed together might be too much for some people, especially if texture is a big deal to you. We did like the texture of the sprinkles on top though, since they provided a little crunch to break up all the softness. We loved the sprinkles The little chocolate decal had an image of the Cinderella Castle on it, and it tasted like normal white chocolate to us. Here’s the inside Overall, we thought that the cake tasted amazing, but the textures were just a little strange (not necessarily bad, just different and perhaps not appealing to some). Its $6.99 price tag seemed a little high as well. Strawberry center If you want to give it a try, the Opening Day Celebration Cake is available right now at the Main Street Bakery. Keep following DFB as we try more new treats in Disney World! Click Here to Check Out MORE 50th Anniversary Treats and Snacks In Disney World! 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 Which new Disney treat is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney World's Newest Treat Is...Slimy? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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