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Set in the spiritualist community of Cassadaga, full of mediums and spiritual healers, Horseshoe Park and Fairy Trail provides a serene space for walking and reflecting. View the full article

We’ve seen plenty of adorable Halloween treats in Disney World this year. Fall Decorations at Magic Kingdom And we have to admit — we’ve also seen our share of not-so-cute Halloween treats as well. Today we went to a Disney World hotel restaurant to check out a returning treat from last year (spoiler alert: it was one of the not-so-cute ones last year), but we were SHOOK when we saw what this ugly duckling turned into. We’re visiting the Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to find this festive treat today. Roaring Fork We were looking for the Going Batty Cupcake, which is available now for $5.99. Going Batty Cupcake Acquired Like we said before, we tried out the same treat last year and loved it despite its…not-so-pretty appearance. Here’s what this cupcake looked like last year… 2020 Going Batty Cupcake …verses what it looked like today! 2021 Going Batty Cupcake Um, glow up much? This cupcake is GORGEOUS now! SO much better The cupcake is more wide than it is tall, but it’s about the same amount of cake as a normal cupcake. It is covered in green buttercream icing, and there are two chocolate ghosts with edible glitter dusted on them (for a sparkly spooky effect, of course). There’s also a white chocolate “going batty” disc that has a haunted house picture on it, plus a big sugar cookie bat that’s covered in black sprinkle shavings. And to top it all off, there are Halloween sprinkles over everything. 10/10 for appearances We think the new look is a million times better than last year’s version. All the decorative details are super cute, and it just looks much neater and more appetizing than before. Too Cute Inside, the cake is a simple chocolate cake, and ours was very fresh and moist. The buttercream icing and sugar cookie were both pretty basic as well, so altogether everything was very tasty but just a little bit boring. It’s a short cake, but wider than most cupcakes. We would’ve loved some more unique combinations or a special fall flavor, but if you love chocolate and simple desserts, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed at all. And we definitely give it full marks for design. Cutting it open If we were to make one change, we’d probably turn the cupcake part into a brownie instead to make this treat just a little more interesting. Here’s a look inside Pro-tip: There aren’t any plates available at Roaring Fork, but you can disassemble the take-out box to make it into a plate! #problem solvers Keep following DFB, because we’ll let you know about any more new Halloween treats in Disney World! Click Here to Check Out ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World This Year Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Did we just find the most Instagram-able treat in Disney World? Let us know what you think in the comments! The post How it Started vs How It's Going: Disney World Treat Edition first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World drinks and snacks are kind of our thing. Disney Springs And one of the best places to find fun food, treats, and drinks is actually Disney Springs. Disney Springs is a shopping location that has a bunch of Disney-themed gift shops as well as other popular stores, restaurants, and kiosks. Today, we’re heading in to try a new treat that just arrived at the gelato shop there! If we’re looking for gelato in Disney Springs, one place immediately comes to mind: Vivoli il Gelato. Vivoli il Gelato We’ve had some VERY delicious treats here (like the Mocha Caramel Bombolato), but some desserts have been a little…well…strange. Vivoli il Gelato frequently has booze-flavored gelato, which sometimes works out great! Mimosa Sorbet Other times, we think they should’ve stuck with more classic flavors. Today, we’re trying out one of those alcoholic gelatos: the new Founders Porter Gelato. Founders Porter Gelato You can get a taste of this new gelato for $8. It’s Founders Porter beer-infused gelato that also has bits of chocolate mixed in. Founders Porter Gelato Essentially, this tasted like chocolate Porter beer. We really appreciated that the beer flavor wasn’t super aggressive, because we’ve had beer gelato here that was way too strong in the past. Still a hint of beer In this gelato, though, you could still taste the beer, but it wasn’t overpowering. It’s much better than most of the boozy gelato we’ve had before. (Although we must admit — we’d probably still rather have a normal-flavored gelato or a regular beer instead of a combination of the two.) Beer Gelato But if you love beer, this might be the perfect treat for you! And anyone who is a huge chocolate fan but looking for a unique twist on the flavor would probably enjoy this as well. Those who dislike beer or don’t have a sweet tooth at all will want to steer clear. Founders Porter Gelato from Vivoli il Gelato Although it was a tasty, unique treat, we thought it was a little small for $8. You can get bigger (and possibly better) desserts for a lower price at other spots in Disney Springs, like the half-pound cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse for $6 or a scoop of Ghirardelli ice cream for $5.95. Gideon’s Bakehouse So head down to Vivoli il Gelato if you’re hoping to give the Founders Porter Gelato a try. And keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney World treats. Click Here to Check Out Another Beer-Gelato Combo from Vivoli il Gelato 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 try the Founders Porter Gelato in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: Dear Disney World, It Might Be Time to Let Go of Beer Gelato. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you haven’t noticed, a lot has been going on in Magic Kingdom lately! Its new fireworks show Disney Enchantment premiered a month ago, and the park has been celebrating its 50th Anniversary (along with all of Disney World) along with all of the festive treats and merchandise! Magic Kingdom As we gear up for the holiday season (can you believe it’s almost November?), let’s recap everything that’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Bakery If you’re searching for lunch and you happen to be along Main Street, U.S.A., there’s a new sandwich option to check out at Main Street Bakery! Good for a quick lunch The new Chicken Strip Club comes with three pieces of fried chicken on a hoagie roll. The sandwich has lettuce, pickles, and tomato. It costs $10.99 and comes with a side of chips! Chicken Strip Club Sandwich While tasty, was a little on the plain and dry side. But if you grab a packet of sauce to put on top, this is a good option if you’re looking for a quick lunch on your way in or out of Magic Kingdom. Click here for our full review of the Chicken Strip Sandwich from Main Street Bakery! Magic Kingdom General Updates We haven’t even celebrated Halloween yet, but that isn’t stopping Disney World from preparing for the holiday season! We’ve spotted festive decorations pop up around the parks, and on a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we found some lights set up in Tomorrowland! Lighting and camera set ups around the stage in Tomorrowland! After some investigating, it appears that these lights and cameras may be used for some Christmas shoots that will take place soon! What do you think they’re here for? We’ll keep an eye out for more activity taking place in Tomorrowland! Click here to check out some holiday decorations already appearing around Disney World! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Uptown Jewelers Over at Uptown Jewelers, we spotted the newest Dooney & Bourke collection available for purchase. Walt’s Lodge Dooney & Bourke bags are available in Magic Kingdom If you’re looking to get into the holiday season a little early, you can find the new Walt’s Lodge collection — just ask a Cast Member for assistance, because when we visited last, the bags were only available behind the counter! Click here to check out more photos of the Walt’s Lodge Dooney and Bourke collection! Emporium We noticed that a few hot items were restocked over at Emporium on Main Street! Head over there on your next visit to see if they have the new 50th Anniversary Wishables collection for $14.99 each… Wishables are back in stock! …the 50th Anniversary Celebration tracksuit… 50th Anniversary sweatsuit …as well as the adorable pink sherpa bucket hats for $39.99. These are great for those chillier nights! Be on the lookout for these must-have souvenirs the next time you go shopping — and you may want to grab one if you spot them in stock! Frontier Trading Post We spotted a couple of newer items over at Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland. If you’re a Tigger fan, you’ll want to check out this cute magnet! Tigger magnet Not only that, but we found a new Tigger Apple Watch Band! Tigger can bounce with you everywhere you go! We also spotted a Beauty and the Beast Apple Watch Band. Beauty and the Beast Apple Watch Band Accessories like these Apple Watch Bands are a great way to add a little “pop of Disney” to your outfit! The Apple Watch Bands retail for $34.99. Click here for our ranking of the 50th Anniversary treats in Magic Kingdom! That’ll do it for our most recent roundup of what’s new in Magic Kingdom! There’s certainly no shortage of new things to see and do with the 50th Anniversary Celebration in full swing, plus the holidays are right around the corner! Be sure to check back often as we continue to bring you the latest happenings in all of the parks and resorts in Disney World! Click here to read what’s new at EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. Where is your favorite spot to grab lunch in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: A Chicken Strip Club Sandwich and Holiday Dooney & Bourkes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from EPCOT! We like to check in on all the Disney World parks regularly to make sure we keep up with everything going on! So, let’s take a look at what’s new in EPCOT. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders Inside Pin Traders, we found several new pins including these limited edition Star Wars pins… New pins! …as well as a new limited edition Jack Skellington pin for Halloween. This is Halloween Art of Disney Art of Disney is located inside the American Adventure pavilion. Here we found those individual 50th anniversary Vinylmation figures! Petition to bring more of these back! These are $14.99 each and you can see all of the possible options on the side of the box. Which one do you want? While in here, we also found this new Coco paper art that’s just so impressive. WOW! This original art sells for $2800 and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Artwork is a really cool souvenir to take home You can also learn more about the artist, Fenway Fan, on the back of the artwork! You can read her story! And finally, we saw this new to us notebook featuring a portrait of Cinderella Castle. Sunset skies Aren’t those colors beautiful?! This notebook is $29.99. Italy In Italy, we found several new clothing items featuring Minnie Mouse. First up is this white tank top with a little Minnie in the corner. This retails for $39.99. Minnie living her best life Next, we saw this ombre white, grey, and peach long sleeve shirt that has Minnie in the middle, obviously on a lovely vacation to Italy. This shirt is $54.99. For those rare chilly evenings in EPCOT Lastly, there was this peach short-sleeve shirt with both Minnie and Mickey on it. This one is $36.99. The mice on a vacation And while in here, we also found this new wooden sign showing Minnie and Mickey riding through the Italian countryside for $34.99. Where are they going? Norway In the Fjording, we spotted this new to us Anna and Elsa snowflake backpack! Into the unknooooown It’s holographic and has a keychain on it featuring Anna and Elsa and another with the water spirit horse. Do you like Frozen or Frozen 2 better? You can get the backpack for $29.99. Those colors are so cool United Kingdom Crown and Crest has reopened in the United Kingdom pavilion! The store next to it reopened a couple weeks ago, but now both stores are open. Let’s go inside! The store is decorated historical items like swords, shields, and flags. Don’t forget to look up at the decor in here And you can also buy toy versions of the swords and shields! Foam swords and shields Crown and Crest has things like sweatshirts with the crest of Scotland or England on them, and you can also look up your own family crest in the store! Have you found your family crest in here? We’re so happy this little historical gem is open again. EPCOT Additional Updates This is just another reminded that the sea urchins are STILL wearing those incredible Mickey ear hats around their aquarium in The Seas pavilion! We can’t get over how amazing this is and it definitely brightens our day. It gets better every time we see it! That’s everything new at EPCOT lately! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, info, and updates. Click here to see what’s new 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 country is your favorite in EPCOT? Let us know which one and why in the comments! The post What’s New In EPCOT: A Holographic Backpack and a Reopened Store first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday stars are up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and lights have started to be installed in Living With the Land. That can only mean one thing… Happy Holidays from Disney World! …it’s peppermint season!! That’s right folks. Pumpkin is on its way out, and peppermint, hot cocoa, and all things wintery, warm, and cozy are in. Don’t believe us? Well, we’ve got the holiday drinks to prove it! Earlier today, we stopped by Isle of Java in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and spotted the sign holiday fans have been waiting for…holiday drinks have returned! It loos like 4 limited time, wintertime offerings have returned to Disney World — the Irish Coffee, Peppermint Hot Cocoa, S’Mores Hot Cocoa, and Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa. These aren’t new, but it’s still exciting to see that they’ve returned for the holiday season. Holiday Drinks Are Back! We just had to try a few today! We’ll start with the Peppermint Hot Cocoa. The drink features hot cocoa with peppermint flavors, and is topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips. It is served hot, which might not be ideal for a warm Florida day, but it’ll be nice during those cooler nights and days in the winter. The drink itself is very sweet and has a subtle peppermint flavor. Our DFB reporter who tried the drink isn’t a huge fan of peppermint, but they still enjoyed this drink and felt like it had a nice balance in terms of flavors. The peppermint wasn’t overpowering and didn’t taste like toothpaste, so that was good! The chocolate flavors also came through, which was very nice. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Overall, the drink is very sweet, but in an enjoyable way. Our only real complaint is that the drink didn’t look like the photo at all! The whipped cream (at least when we got it) didn’t really come to a peak. It looked as though it had melted into the drink almost instantly. That might have taken away from the Instagrammable quality of the drink, but it didn’t take away anything in terms of flavor. If you like hot drinks and that peppermint flavor, we have a feeling you’ll enjoy this. If you like drinks with coffee or ones that aren’t quite as sweet though, you’ll want to look elsewhere. You can grab this drink right now for $3.99. YUM Next, we grabbed the S’Mores Hot Cocoa. This drink features hot cocoa with flavors of s’mores and is topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs. We actually REALLY enjoyed the flavors in this drink. Sometimes s’mores-flavored items can taste just like chocolate, but we totally picked up those subtle marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker notes in this drink. It was very yummy! Time for Some S’Mores Hot Cocoa! Again, like the other drink, it didn’t quite look like the photo and it seemed like the whipped cream had melted quickly, but the flavors were a hit with us. If you’re a s’mores lover looking to take that feeling of a summer night into the winter, this could be a great choice for you! If you don’t like hot drinks or you aren’t a fan of those s’mores flavors, then you might want to skip this. You can grab the s’mores drink for $3.99. Delicious If you want to try either of these drinks, check them out at Isle of Java and be on the lookout for them at other Disney World spots. We’ll keep an eye out for more holiday updates and let you know what we find. Click here to get a FULL list of all of the holiday treats coming to 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. Preorder 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 Preorder 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! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of holiday drinks? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Holiday Drinks Are BACK in Disney World (And We're Here for It) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween still hasn’t come and gone yet, but we’re starting to see signs of Christmas and the holiday season in Disney World! The holidays are coming soon! We got the full list of holiday treats to check out the other day, and we’re already starting to see some decorations show up around the parks. We spotted the tinsel stars on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Studios, and now some distinct decor is popping up in Animal Kingdom as well! As we were heading out of Animal Kingdom today (gotta get out of the way of that incoming storm!), we spotted holiday decorations on Discovery Island! Holiday decorations! First, there are some festive birds in nests being placed on the tops of buildings and some lampposts. They’ve got holly and ivy mixed in with their nests and beautiful gold details. How pretty are these birds? We also spotted the return of the holiday animal lanterns that remind us of the Merry Menagerie puppets that roam this area during the holiday season. If you look up along the rooftops of the stores here, you’ll spot a variety of festively decorated animals! The lanterns are back! These lanterns light up at night, adding some special effects to Discovery Island and making it look even more charming. We can’t wait to see the whole area decorated! These lanterns are one of our favorite additions! We’ll keep checking for more holiday decor in the parks around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got you covered with the latest news and updates. Click Here to Check Out the Decor in Hollywood Studios! 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. Preorder 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 Preorder 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! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Have you ever been to Animal Kingdom during the holiday season? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Holiday Decorations Have Arrived in ANOTHER Disney World Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we look back on ten spectacular years of making magical memories here at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, we can’t help but notice how so many cast members have taken advantage of the growth opportunities available through a Disney career. Let’s take a closer look at ten of our own ‘ohana Aulani — […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/g0Frs9_-ypoView the full article

Fans (us included) love a lot of things about Disney World — the attractions, the food (of course), the awesome merchandise, and more. Cast Member Water ART! But, what truly makes Disney World the Most Magical Place on Earth? We’ve got a specific answer in mind and today we found more PROOF to support it. What is the very BEST thing in Disney World? What is the main attraction? There can be many answers to that question. But, in our opinion at least, some of the very best things in Disney World are…the Cast Members. We’ve said it time and time again, most of the Cast Members in Disney World are incredible magic-makers that can make you smile and laugh no matter what the weather may look like, what you might be going through, or even what that Cast Member may be going through. Don’t forget to thank a Cast Member! We’ve seen Cast Members do amazing things like create fantastic water art… Disney World Cast Member …celebrate all kinds of happy occasions with lots of joy… We love these Cast Members! …and really get guests excited for the day. Casey’s Corner Cast Members Today, we found another Cast Member that brought a giant smile to our face! Meet Darian, a Cast Member who we spotted at Magic Kingdom. As we were casually walking toward the Castle Hub to catch a cavalcade, we couldn’t help but see Darian dancing it up! Look at those moves! It may seem like something small — just a Cast Member dancing along to the music in the middle of the park — but it’s just another display of why Disney World Cast Members are the best. Ready to Dance the Day Away! While they’ve all got their traditional job to do — in this case, selling water bottles, misting fans, and more — you’ll typically find Cast Members adding that special Disney enthusiasm and joy into their tasks. It’s those little extra doses of fun — the dancing, the funny jokes, the puns, the extra magic — that really make Disney World what it is. We Love It! We seriously couldn’t help but smile when we saw Darian. So, to Darian and to all the Cast Members out there grooving, singing, and otherwise just bringing that extra spark of joy — we see you and we thank you. You are the magic. Cast Members: You Rock! If you’d like to know how to help out Cast Members or know Cast Members who are in need of assistance due to the layoffs and furloughs, be sure to click here to learn more. We’ll be on the lookout for more great Cast Member moments and other Disney news, so be sure to check back for more updates. Click here to see some proof that you’ll never know what you’ll find 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 awesome experiences have you had thanks to Disney World Cast Members? Tell us all about it in the comments! The post VIDEOS: This Cast Member Is the Main Attraction in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney World parks can change fast, so we’re always looking out for what’s new and different when we’re there. Off to AK! Sometimes we’ll find new merchandise, progress on construction projects, or unusual crowds along the way. Today, we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what we can find so that you’re most prepared for your visit. We’ll start out with some new merchandise that we found inside the park recently. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Over in the Discovery Trading gift shop, we found a new Apple Watch band for sale, featuring the one and only: Donald Duck. New Apple watch band The band has the many different facial expressions of Donal Duck all over it, and it’s available for $34.99. Here’s a look at the back Also in Discovery Trading, we saw that the new Ahsoka Mickey ears were fully stocked. Ahsoka Ears We first spotted these ears a few days ago, and they’ve been very popular since then. Did you know that they were designed by Ashley Eckstein, who voiced Ahsoka in Star Wars: The Clone Wars? Designed by Ashley Eckstein You can buy the ears here (or in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Tatooine Traders) for $39.99. Ahsoka Ears That was all in terms of new merchandise in the Animal Kingdom! Click Here to Learn More About the New Ahsoka Ears Animal Kingdom Construction Update We stopped by Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. today as well. This ride is permanently closed, and construction crews are currently dissembling it. Primeval Whirl Construction Over on Discovery Island, we spotted some signs that Christmas is coming to the Animal Kingdom soon! (Don’t @ us, we know Halloween hasn’t happened yet — but you’ve got to be prepared for the holiday season that’s following right on its heels.) There were new Christmas decorations up, like these artistic bird sculptures… Christmas decorations …and new speakers and light fixtures up as well. Christmas is coming! We’ll definitely start to see more decor and preparations as the holiday season begins in full force after Halloween. Click Here to See ALL the Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World Animal Kingdom Crowds Update Finally, we took a look at the crowds around Animal Kingdom while we were there this week. Not crazy crowds The park wasn’t super busy, and when we passed by late in the morning, the Avatar Flight of Passage ride only had a 40-minute wait. Flight of Passage Over in the Asia section of the park, Expedition Everest had a 10-minute wait… Expedition Everest …and DINOSAUR in DinoLand U.S.A. was just at 5 minutes. DINOSAUR That’s it for our Animal Kingdom updates this week! Keep following DFB for more advice and updates as you plan your Disney World vacation. Click Here to Find Out What’s New in EPCOT This Week 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 area in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Christmas Decorations and Star Wars Mickey Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the final weekend of Halloween festivities approaches, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice take a look at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and Disney's "Muppet Haunted Mansion." View the full article

From McLarens to Ferraris, some of the rarest, most coveted cars in South Florida will be hitting Las Olas Boulevard for the fourth annual “Exotics on Las Olas” car showcase on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. View the full article

With Halloween just a few days away, I think there is no better time to talk about one of the sweetest collaborations we have in Disney Parks. A family-owned business for over 100 years, Mars Wrigley helps make Disney memories choc-full of fun and magic.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/l1VXbP2JDH4View the full article

The Disney World theme parks get a lot of attention, but another great spot to check out on your trip is Disney Springs! Dining magic extends to Disney Springs Disney Springs has a TON of food, shopping, and entertainment options. Forget to bring some athletic wear in your suitcase? There’s a store for that. Want to see the latest movies in theaters? You can do that, too! Hungry for some of the best food in Disney World? Disney Springs has got you covered! While there are many amazing table service restaurants at Springs, there are also some really great quick service spots! If you’re craving some barbecue, The Polite Pig is where it’s at — and they have a brand new food item you can check out! The Polite Pig changes up its seasonal side throughout the year, and they just recently announced their latest dish! So, you know we had to go over to Disney Springs to taste it for ourselves. This is the BBQ Au Gratin! Give us ALL the potatoes! It’s potatoes with a cream sauce and smoked grated Gouda. Um, YUM! If this dish doesn’t scream fancy Thanksgiving side, we don’t know what does. Oh yeah, and there’s a light garnish of greens on top, so this is healthy, right? Right. Definitely counts as eating your vegetables in our book These were SO DELICIOUS. The flavor is awesome — the smoked Gouda goes really well with the potatoes and that blended with the cream sauce gives it quite a satisfying texture. Name a better combo than cheese and potatoes, we’ll wait These potatoes are a great side if you’re looking for something hearty but small. It very much accomplished that comfort you can only get from cheesy potatoes. Comfort food at its best But, if you can’t have dairy, this is not for you! There is a lot of cream and cheese in this thing. Go with something like the crispy Brussel sprouts instead. Definitely not vegan friendly If you’re looking for a yummy comfort food and love cheese and potatoes, you should go check it out! We already want more Remember, the BBQ Au Gratin is seasonal, so get it while you can! It $6 at The Polite Pig, as are all of the other sides. It’ll go great as a side with the fried chicken sandwich or low & slow brisket sandwich. When you’re done with those, you can top off your meal with a lovely buttermilk chess pie or one of their 50 bourbons at the Bourbon Bar. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news, updates, and reviews. Click here to see all of the holiday food coming to Disney Springs this year! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 tried The Polite Pig in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Cheese? Potatoes? Say No More. You Gotta Try this NEW Side in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Severe weather can impact your Disney World trip, potentially shutting down attractions or forms of transportation like the Disney Skyliner. A Stormy Day in Hollywood Studios Recently, we shared that severe weather could impact Disney World this week (particularly today, October 28th). Earlier today we also gave an update as to potential flight delays that could result from weather concerns. Now, we’ve got another update on what you should be prepared for in terms of weather if you’re in Disney World today. According to the National Weather Service, a Tornado Watch is in effect until 5PM for Orange County, as well as other counties in Florida including Lake County, Seminole County, and Volusia County. A reminder that a Tornado Watch means that “conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms” in and near the area that has been placed under the Tornado Watch. ©National Weather Service Part of Disney World is located in Orange County, Florida (the other part is located in Osceola County). As we noted above, the Tornado Watch is currently in effect until 5PM. Of course, weather conditions could change. Be sure to check back with the National Weather Service or another news source as to the latest weather updates. A rainy day at Magic Kingdom! If you are in Disney World today, you’ll want to be prepared for a stormy day. We’ve got some resources to help. Click here to see what a “severe weather warning” day looks like in Disney World Get 4 important tips for handling severe weather warnings in Disney World See our list of the attractions that close when there is bad weather in Disney World Check out what happened when we wore a Disney World rain poncho on a stormy day Click here to see what happened when the Disney Skyliner was halted for an hour due to weather You can also watch our video below on how to survive the weather in Disney World. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see 14 Amazon essentials to survive rainy days in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you best rainy day tips for those traveling to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: A Tornado Watch Is in Effect for Part of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you feel it? There’s an energy buzzing across Walt Disney World Resort this month, as several cast members started receiving much-anticipated emails, phone calls and even pop-in surprises. While these cast members have been making magic every day in a variety of roles, they’ve also raised their hands for the opportunity to push the […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/sjimzZCr9m4View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. That mischievous Experiment 626 has been “crashing” into Disney movies for several months now. Stitch Crashes…The Jungle Book! With each “crash” a new set of merchandise is released, generally featuring a plush, MagicBand, pin, and select other items online. Some of the collections have been TERRIFYING, while others have been pretty cute. Now, we’ve gotten a sneak peek at the next Stitch Crashes Disney collection and Stitch is actually looking pretty adorable! On the U.S. site for shopDisney, the theme of the next Stitch Crashes Disney collection has been revealed — it’s Peter Pan! But, the U.S. website still doesn’t have any imagery of what the collection will look like. ©shopDisney The shopDisney U.K. website, on the other hand, DOES have a first look at this next Stitch collection! ©shopDisneyUK It looks like this time Stitch is predominantly green and has Tink blowing some Pixie Dust right into his ear. On his head and body, the darker green pattern features images of Peter Pan, anchors, ships, and more. ©shopDisneyUK In the U.K. this collection is set to be released in November. A release date has not yet been announced for the U.S. shopDisney site or Walt Disney World. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates! Click here to see ALL of the 50th Anniversary items you can get online right now! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 series in the collection? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Disney's Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re in EPCOT today, we’ve got an important update! EPCOT Typically, Disney World attractions stay open for the full park hours, but that’s not ALWAYS the case. Well, we’ve got a MYSTERY on our hands today; one that will affect Disney fans ending their day in EPCOT! According to the Disney World website, Test Track will be closing at 7PM tonight despite the park closing at 10PM. Test Track The popular attraction has guests designing their very own Sim Car before running it through tests of power, responsiveness, efficiency, and capability; culminating in a SPEEDY trip around the building. In fact, it’s the fastest ride in Disney World! Test Track Typically, the ride stays open until the park closes, but that is not the case today. We’re also set to see some potentially severe weather in Disney World this afternoon and Test Track has been known to close for weather. Rainy EPCOT So, if you’re hoping to ride Test Track today, you may want to do so earlier in the day rather than later. Even if the weather isn’t too bad, Test Track will be closing at 7PM! Test Track Keep an eye on DFB for all the Disney World updates. Click here to learn more about the severe weather predictions! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 in EPCOT today? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular EPCOT Ride Is Closing Early Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are great Halloween-themed snacks, merchandise, and more that you can find inside the Disney World theme parks. Time for Some Halloween Fun! You can even go trick-or-treating during Disney World’s NEW After Hours BOO Bash event. But, what if you don’t have a park ticket or BOO Bash ticket? And what if you still want to go trick-or-treating with a special Disney twist? Well, select guests can do all of that at one special place. We’ll let you in on a little secret! You may have stayed at Disney World’s resort hotels many times in the past, but if you’ve spent your entire trip in the parks, you might have totally missed out on the special activities these hotels sometimes host for hotel guests! All throughout the year, you can find special activities at the hotels, including various crafts, movie nights, and more. But, these activities get extra fun around holidays. Spooky Decorations! In the past, we’ve seen some hotels host spooky scavenger hunts and more in celebration of Halloween. But, for an extra fun Halloween experience, you’ll want to stay at one totally underrated spot — Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! Guest Halloween Decorations at Fort Wilderness There are a whole bunch of reasons why Fort Wilderness is the perfect hidden spot to celebrate spooky season. For starters, it’s in the wilderness (kind-of), making it the perfect setting for all things SpoOoOoOky! Also, guests at Fort Wilderness go ALL OUT with their Halloween decorations. Just Look at These Decorations! We’re talking lights, blow-up figures, and so much more. Click here to see more about these decorations! And last, but certainly not least, the hotel is hosting TONS of awesome Halloween activities this week! Halloween Activities! Starting October 28th through October 31st, there’s a Poisoned Apple Geocaching Challenge. On October 28th, hotel guests can enjoy the Hallo-Glow Pool Party. So Much to Do! This week, there will also be a Halloween Golf Cart Extravaganza, a pumpkin decorating contest, a Halloween beach bash, and a Halloween pet parade! But, of course, it wouldn’t be Halloween without…CANDY! That’s right, guests can go trick-or-treating (or camp-or-treating) around Fort Wilderness on Halloween night from 6PM to 9PM. Note that this activity is exclusively for guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney’s sign indicates that pre-registration and sign-ups are located at the Bike Barn. More Halloween Fun Other activities may also require pre-registration or site sign-ups, so be sure to check on that. Last year, Fort Wilderness went into a Phase 2 closure on Halloween, meaning that nobody except Fort Wilderness Resort guests could even access to the resort all day on October 31st. Disney has not yet noted whether this will again be the case this year, but it’s something you’ll want to keep an eye out for if you were planning on stopping by the resort for other reserved activities or something else. Fort Wilderness Resort If you are staying at or stopping by Fort Wilderness this week, be sure to also check out the Food Truck Round-Up being offered through October 31st. Food Truck Round-Up! That’s where we found an EPIC pizza in a CONE! Just look at that cheese pull Not planning on staying at Fort Wilderness around Halloween time? Be sure to check and see if the Disney World hotel you’re staying at will be hosting any special activities on that spooktacular night. Many (if not most) of these activities are totally free for guests of the hotel to participate in, and it could be a great way to celebrate the holiday outside of the parks. Many resorts also have special Halloween snack or drink offerings available to purchase for a limited time. Spooktacular! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates all around Disney World and we’ll let you know what we see. Happy (early) Halloween! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe How will you be celebrating Halloween this year? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Are YOU Able to Trick-or-Treat at a SECRET Disney World Spot? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney snacks are our passion, and since Disney World reopened last year, we’ve been happily rediscovering some of our favorites. Disney’s Port Orleans -French Quarter Resort Speaking of reopening, Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort finally reopened today, so we’re heading in to check out what’s different about this fan-favorite resort. And along the way, we snagged one of the best iconic Disney snacks around. Did you put it together already? Port Orleans…iconic Disney snack…yes, it’s the Mickey Beignets! These delicious treats are back at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe at Port Orleans – French Quarter. So, of course, we went in for a powdered sugar-covered reunion. Port Orleans French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club — Cafe There are a few different options for beignets on the menu here, including 3 or 6 Mickey-shaped Beignets, some specialty beignets, a Mickey-shaped Beignet sundae, and — for those looking for a boozy option — the Baton Rouge Beignets. Scat Cat’s Club Cafe Menu We grabbed some Mickey Beignets (obviously) and also the Baton Rouge Beignets, since those have been some of our favorites in the past. Aaaaand we might have ordered a Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae as well. It’s never too early for ice cream-topped beignets, is it? We’ve got the treats! The three Mickey Beignets were $6.99 total, and the Baton Rouge Beignets (which come with pipettes filled with your choice of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, or RumChata) were $10.99. (We went back for the sundae after our beignet appetizers.) The Mickey Beignets were freshly fried, and they came out very hot. YUM The beignets came with one dipping sauce, and you can choose between salted caramel, strawberry, or chicory chocolate ganache. We went with the chocolate ganache. We cannot wait. In classic beignet style, they’re LOADED with powdered sugar. Is that enough sugar? We’re not sure. The beignets themselves were very soft, but ours were really cake-like and doughy this time. We <3 Mickey Beignets Usually, the inside is pretty hollow, but these ones weren’t like the beignets we’ve had in the past. We’re assuming that the chefs are still training or maybe just getting back into the swing of things after being away so long, because these aren’t the same as what we’ve had before. A little too cakey Even though they were not super beignet-y (too full of dough), they were still very soft and tasty. A fried donut caked in powdered sugar is hard to mess up, after all. They were very heavy, though, so you probably will want to share these with a friend! That’s not usually what beignets look like The powdered sugar does go everywhere, though! So keep that in mind, and try not to breathe out through your nose while you’re taking a bite, or you might end up with powdered sugar all over you. Next up, we tried out the Baton Rouge Beignets. Boozy Beignets Like we mentioned before, we’ve really enjoyed these in the past. So do they still measure up to our expectations? Yum!! The short answer? YES. These come as square beignets instead of Mickey-shaped ones, but the pipettes are full of the alcohol of your choice (we went with Bailey’s Irish Cream), so they’re still “jazzed” up. (Get it?) The beignets soak up most of the alcohol when you pipe it in, but if you don’t eat it quick the liquid will start to drip out. Boozy Beignets Our advice is to let the beignets cool for just a bit before you pipe in the liquid. And if you want a coffee-and-donuts-vibe, go with the Kahlua instead! The liquid might pour out if they’re too hot When we returned for the sundae, there was a bit of a line in Scat Cat’s. A bit of a line So the Cast Members took guests’ orders in line and then gave us a number so we would know when our order was ready. The Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae is $8.49, and it came with Mickey beignets, vanilla ice cream, and your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce. Mickey beignet sundae The sign mentioned whipped cream, but ours didn’t have any on top (and we weren’t offered it as an option). Still looks delicious The sundae has three Mickey-shaped beignets around the ice cream, and we thought the vanilla ice cream was a great complement to the plain dough of the beignet. Delicious! The caramel sauce on top also helped to soften the beignets a little, so the textures all worked well together. The beignets are still served hot, which was a great contrast to the ice cream as well. But be aware that the ice cream melts quick, since the beignets and caramel sauce are both served hot. So it’ll get messy fast. It’ll get messy! You get a big portion (three beignets plus a few scoops of ice cream), so it’s definitely a shareable dessert! Some of these beignets were cakey, like the Mickey beignets, but others were more hollow (which is more like the ones we’ve had here in the past). Some of these were more hollow If you’re looking for a decadent dessert for breakfast, we definitely recommend this sundae. And if you want to get creative, you can turn it into a beignet ice cream sandwich! #DFBHack In general, we think the return of the Mickey Beignets is a success, although there appear to be a few kinks to work out with the recipe. We’re hoping the airy beignets we know and love from before will return, but we’re definitely not mad about these ones for now. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more updates on Disney resorts and snacks. Click Here to Watch a DFB Video Exposing 20 Lies About Disney Snacks! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 had the Mickey Beignets at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post FINALLY! 🚨 Mickey Beignets Are BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

October is coming to an end and we are NOT READY to say goodbye to pumpkin! Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket Of course, the flavor of the season is pumpkin spice and we’ve had a wonderful few months trying all the pumpkin coffees and treats we can get. Well, as Halloween draws near, we’re prepped to say goodbye to pumpkin and hello to peppermint, but we have good news. It looks like some popular pumpkin is sticking around! This morning, the EVER popular Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs announced that their Pumpkin Chai Nitro Cold Brew has become a permanent offering! mmmmm cookies This delicious coffee is made with cold-brew coffee, real cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, white pepper, nutmeg, and clove spices. A new cold brew! When we first tried it we thought it was very tasty! Heads up that it’s pretty heavy on the chai flavor so it almost has a Christmas-y feel mixed with the autumnal pumpkin. It’s a good thing it’s sticking around so we can keep experiencing those festive flavors. Gideon’s October Offerings Now, the Pumpkin Chai Nitro Cold Brew will actually be replacing the Gingersnap Cold Brew that has been on the menu since the location opened. The announcement notes that the purpose of the Gingersnap was to pair with the Coffee Cake Cookie and the Pumpkin Chai Nitro Cold Brew does that too. mmmm coffee (Ginger Snap Cold Brew) Gideon’s Bakehouse coffees are made with locally roasted beans from Lineage Coffee Roasting and feature housemade flavors. So, head on over to Gideon’s WHENEVER to snag the now-permanent Pumpkin Chai Nitro Cold Brew! Want to see more of our thoughts about this coffee? 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. How do you feel about this now-permanent coffee? Tell us in the comments! The post Gideon's Bakehouse is Bringing Us Pumpkin YEAR. ROUND. In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever celebrated Halloween in Disney World? Maybe you visited for Disney After Hours BOO Bash, or just took a look around at all the decorations and spooky foods. Halloween Pumpkin Photo Pass One of the best places to catch some Disney Halloween decorations is in an unexpected place you might not have visited, so take a look at this unique way to celebrate Halloween in Disney World! At Fort Wilderness Resort, for a limited time, you can visit the Food Truck Round-Up at the Settlement. From October 24th through October 31st, you can catch some delicious food from 3PM to 9:30PM. Food Truck Round- Up You could get crafted grilled cheese and burgers from Toasted. Toasted Cheese & Burgers At APP’s Food Truck, you’ll find a menu filled with empanadas, burgers, hot dogs, and more. APP’s Food Truck Or if you want to try pizza in a cone, you can visit Pizzacone Xpress. Red pepper flakes The Naked Cupcake lets you “dress” your cupcake with toppings of your choosing. The Naked Cupcake And you’ll find some delicious Mexican cuisine from El Cactus Azul. El Cactus Azul On the way into the Campgrounds area of Fort Wilderness, we were so excited to see how guests have transformed the area into a spooky wonderland! We’ve seen how guests decorate for Christmas at Fort Wilderness, and this year guests staying for Halloween did NOT disappoint. Fort Wilderness Campgrounds We spotted lots of orange lights and Mickey and Minnie pumpkins and ghosts. There were quite a few inflatable decorations! Mickey and Minnie ghosts! Take a look at this epic display with a big poster of Disneyland’s epic Mickey jack-‘o-lantern on Main Street, U.S.A, along with lights and pumpkins. Disneyland’s Mickey Pumpkin is EPIC There was some cute spoopy decor too, like these 101 Dalmatians in Halloween costumes. Awww! The QUEEN Ursula was inflated in all her glory. Ursula It’s not Halloween without an Oogie Boogie appearance. Oogie Boogie There were some really cute light-up pumpkin displays. Classic Pumpkins And check out this Mickey jack-‘o-lantern hanging out with a creepy inflatable witch and giant eyes. That’s a BIG Mickey! This EPIC display had Jack Skellington driving the Halloween pumpkin carriage of Cinderella’s dreams. Jack Skellington on a carriage! Watch out for this scary ghost hanging out in the woods. BOO! And Maleficent in her dragon form was breathing fire, so watch your step! Maleficent would be proud Some of the string lights were actually made up of tiny ghosts! Ghost lights! And what would Halloween in Disney World be without Mickey and Minnie in their Halloween best? Mickey and Minnie We’re so impressed by these guests and their Halloween displays! If you want to check out these Halloween decorations, head to Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. And keep reading DFB for more Disney World Halloween news! Check out the pizza cone you can get at Fort Wilderness for a limited time! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever decorated at Fort Wilderness? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: You’ll Never Guess Where to Find the Most EPIC Halloween Decorations in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today’s a special day because Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter is welcoming guests back again! And, we can practically taste the beignets already! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter The Riverside area of Port Orleans has already reopened for guests to enjoy. But, now that French Quarter is open, everyone can explore both sides of the resort again. So come along with us as we give you a full look at Disney’s newly reopened Port Orleans French Quarter! When we first arrived to Port Orleans French Quarter, we were greeted by a red carpet! A royal welcome! Cast Members were out on the red carpet as well to welcome guests back! We also got the Baton Rouge Beignets, which come with your choice of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlúa, or RumChata in a little pipette so you can infuse your beignet and make it boozy! We went with Bailey’s Irish Cream. Boozy Beignets Then, we just couldn’t resist also getting a Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae! It may be morning, but it’s never too early for ice cream, right? The perfect breakfast! Also, it was raining and dreary out this morning, so we had to get some ice cream to lift our spirits. Still pretty, even in the rain That’s our first look at the reopened Port Orleans French Quarter! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news and updates. Click here to see the reopened Port Orleans Riverside! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 like Port Orleans French Quarter or Riverside better? Let us know in the comments below! The post FIRST LOOK: Port Orleans French Quarter Has Officially Reopened in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During your Disney World trip, one of the most important things you need to be aware of and prepare for is the weather. Flying Earlier this week, we shared that some severe weather could make its way to Disney World today, October 28th. Now, it seems that weather and the thunderstorms that have come with it could impact flights trying to head out of the area. Earlier today, Orlando International Airport posted on Twitter about potential weather issues that could impact flights, and also re-posted a Tweet from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about weather issues. According to the FAA, some weather issues could slow air traffic at several airports today including Orlando International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport, and Tampa International Airport. Possible delays may also take place in other places like Boston Logan International Airport and airports in Dallas. Orlando International Airport has specifically noted that due to the weather issues, you could experience flight delays, cancellations, or luggage delivery delays. Be sure to check with your airline to see if they have issued any updates regarding your flight or other issues. In the Air You can also check the FAA website for general information about delays. When we visited the site and clicked for more information about Orlando International Airport, it noted that there were some potential departure delays between 16-30 minutes in length, and some longer delays depending on where your flight is headed. At this time, it seems the arrival traffic is only experiencing delays of 15 minutes or less, however. ©FAA If you’ll be flying out of Orlando or the other airports mentioned above, be sure to check with your airline to see if any delays have resulted due to weather concerns. We’ll keep an eye out for more information and let you know what we find. Click here to see what a severe weather warning day looks like in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When will you be visiting Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Weather Concerns May Cause Delays at Orlando Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Orlando’s last quarter was its most profitable ever, despite COVID-related travel restrictions limiting international visitors to the U.S., executives from parent company Comcast revealed on an earnings call Thursday. View the full article