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As we get closer to Halloween, the fall season is winding down and we’re preparing for the holidays…especially in Disney World! Echo Lake This year, most of the celebrations kick off on November 12th, with the Disney Very Merriest After Hours starting a few days earlier on November 8th. There’s going to be so much to check out throughout the two months of the holiday season and we can’t wait to share it all — including a popular character meal that’s returning! Right now, Hollywood & Vine is offering Minnie’s Halloween Dine for lunch and dinner, but starting November 4th, Minnie’s Holiday Dine will be returning! The seasonal option will stick around until January 3rd, 2022, to then be replaced by Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine for the next season. The holiday meal is coming back! According to Disney, this special meal will allow guests to “Deck the halls at a dazzling dinner party filled with holiday cheer and the joy of the season!” When you visit the restaurant, you’ll be met with a special themed menu for the season, and during your meal, you’ll get the chance to see Minnie Mouse and her friends decked out in their festive best. Santa Goofy at Minnie’s Holiday Dine Keep in mind that the Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine breakfast will still be offered daily throughout this period — the holiday meal is only during lunch and dinner. This is likely to be a popular dining offering, so reservations are highly encouraged! Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Prime Rib of Beef Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from Disney World on all the dining changes and holiday offerings! Click Here to Read Our Review of Last Year’s Holiday Dine! 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 Hollywood & Vine? Let us know in the comments! The post WHERE to Eat with Mickey and Minnie in Disney World This Holiday Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Candlelight Processional is back! EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional ©Disney The holiday ticketed event, which features a live orchestra and choir as well as a selection of celebrity hosts, is coming back this year after a temporary hiatus last year. Also returning are the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages. And today, we’ve got an update about the dining packages for the event. Reservations for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages were supposed to open today, but we’ve had issues with booking online. We haven’t been able to see any availability for packages on Disney World’s website or through My Disney Experience. Many of our readers have said they are having the same issue. Candlelight Processional ©Disney We’ll keep trying to book, but it seems to be an issue on Disney’s end online, so we’ll keep you updated. You may be able to call Disney and have someone help you with a dining package, but Disney’s website only mentions booking online, so there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to book over the phone. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Let’s take a look at all of the dining package options so you can be prepared when for when reservations become available. Biergarten Restaurant is $62 per adult and $35 per child and will feature Biergarten’s classic German fair. Biergarten! Coral Reef Restaurant is $74 per adult and $25 per child and will be serving up its usual seafood-heavy cuisine. Coral Reef Restaurant The Garden Grill is $71 per adult and $46 per child with plenty of delicious classic American food and its rotating dining room. Garden Grill Rose & Crown Dining Room is $63 per adult and $25 per child and will have its British-inspired cuisine and pub-like atmosphere. Rose & Crown These dining packages include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert or one full buffet (where applicable), and a non-alcoholic beverage. It also includes one guaranteed seat per person to the Candlelight Processional held on the same day. Stay tuned to DFB for updates on Candlelight Processional Dining Package availability. Click Here to See All the Holiday Entertainment 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? Are you planning on getting a Candlelight Processional Dining Package? Let us know in the comments! The post Having Issues Booking Candlelight Processional Dining Packages for EPCOT? You're NOT Alone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The cruise industry is not out from under COVID-19′s thumb yet, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its conditional sail order that was set to expire on November 1. View the full article

Late last month, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hosted its first-ever Inclusion Spotlight – a two-day, resort-wide event bringing together a host of learning opportunities and interactive experiences. Welcoming cast members from all corners of the resort, the event was comprised of workshops and speaker sessions to champion diversity and to continue providing an educational platform around the […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/bSzKh8a6u4YView the full article

Did you know there’s a seasonal Food Truck Round-Up at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds? Food Truck Round Up Sign We stopped by today and found an amazingly cheesy pizza cone at a new food truck there. But we also stopped by one truck that we’ve visited in the past. Only this time there was a pretty creeeeeepy option on the menu. The food truck we visited was called the Naked Cupcake. The Naked Cupcake This truck usually lets you build your own cupcake from a combination of cakes, frostings, and toppings. Naked Cupcake Menu When we stopped by, they were just selling pre-made cupcakes. So we took a look at what was available on the menu. Cupcakes Most of these look pretty good — there’s one that looks like S’mores, a chocolate-y one that looks pretty rich, and that one in the middle is definitely red velvet with a cream cheese frosting. But what’s that beside it? Um… One of the cupcakes had a severed foot on top. Nope, you read that right. A severed. Foot. But why is the foot there. This is the oh-so-appetizing Zombie Graveyard cupcake. Yum? It’s a chocolate cake topped with cookies-and-cream icing with a gummy zombie foot on top. Gross. Like, we’re all about embracing a theme, and we know it’s almost Halloween. But who wants a severed foot on their cupcake?! Just not our cup of tea Generally, we prefer our cupcakes without human limbs on the top, thank you. But if you’d like to jump feet-first (sorry, we had to) into the spooky season and give it a try, head over to the Settlement at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, where you can find the Naked Cupcake food truck now! Naked Cupcakes And keep following DFB for more updates on the best (and strangest) Disney World treats. Click Here to Check Out ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Right Now 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 Are you going to brave the Zombie Graveyard cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post SEND HELP! We Just Ate a Foot in Disney World 🤢 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A couple wearing what some consider sexually suggestive T-shirts at Disney got social media fans debating weather or not the shirts should be banned at the theme park. View the full article With Walt Disney World recently banning selfie-sticks from its theme parks and water parks, we asked our readers what ... MORE (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda, Orlando Sentinel A couple wearing what some consider sexually suggestive T-shirts at Disney got social media fans debating weather or not the shirts should be banned at the theme park. Sam Carter, a former Disney Creative Entertainment employee at Disneyland, on Twitter as @Cartarsauce, posted an image of a couple wearing white T-shirts, with the female’s shirt reading “I wanted the D” and the male’s reading “I gave her the D” with the iconic calligraphic D that makes the shirts seem like official Disney garb. Carter’s post reads “D is for Don’t” and people on the social media platform have since commented on the shirts, which are sold on Etsy and Amazon, and have been spotted among the theme parks for some time now. “If they banned these shirts from ever being allowed in a Disney park again I wouldn’t be mad,” said Twitter user @aleacabri. “I saw them in line for Toy Story trams today and I really wish security would be more vigilant about not letting these shirts through,” posted Twitter user @thederpyhipster. “Dude it’s a place for kids. They knew exactly what the shirt’s mean. Why at freakin Disney? BC obviously we don’t know how to act,” reads a reply from @4tricia. A lot of responses considered the shirts cringeworthy, but others defended the shirts. “It’s only inappropriate if YOU think of it in the inappropriate way. Get your minds out of the gutter… a kid sees the unmistakable Disney D not the D you do. If they are teens and get it, then they are already making everything they see into a sexual joke so no shirt is safe,” reads a reply from @Justindpilot. “All of y’all here saying “but that’s a place for kids and there shouldn’t be this inappropriate shirt there” like kids don’t see or hear worse outside of Disney land/world. Plus Disney has inappropriate things in some of their movies,” reads a reply from @willysherman12. Disney parks do have a policy on “inappropriate attire” saying “Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests.” That includes “Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics.” Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel

We’ve tasted a lot of 50th Anniversary treats in Disney World recently. 50th Anniversary Banner in EPCOT There have been some winners and also some that were…interesting. But today we stopped by one of the BEST treat spots in all of EPCOT (in our opinion, anyway) to try another 50th Anniversary treat, and (spoiler alert) this is one you won’t want to miss out on. While we were walking around World Showcase, we decided to stop in Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT. Karamell-Kuche There are lots of different treats to buy (and love here), but one of our very FAVORITE ones is the salted caramel cupcake. So, you can imagine our joy when we saw that this very cupcake was available with a fancy 50th Anniversary makeover! There it is! This cupcake is made of a dark chocolate cake with salted caramel buttercream frosting on top. It’s decorated with celebration sprinkles, a drizzle of caramel, and a milk chocolate “50” icon. You can get one for $5.99. 50th Celebration Cupcake The cake was very sweet, and tasted more like a rich, chocolate brownie than a chocolate cake, which was really nice! It was dense and thick in the best way possible. SO Good The salted caramel buttercream contrasted wonderfully with the dense cake, since it was fluffy and light. The frosting was also served cold, which was very nice since it was pretty warm in Florida today (shocking, we know). Here’s the side The caramel wasn’t too overpowering, even with that drizzle on top. But you could still taste it, and we loved the hint of sweetness it brought to the snack overall. And the inside Our only complaint with this cupcake is that the wrapper dyed our fingers blue. Since a good portion of the other 50th Anniversary treats also dyed us blue (usually because the treat itself was blue, not just the wrapper), we think we can forgive this one. 10/10 recommend This remains one of our all-time favorite treats in Disney World, and the extra 50th pizzazz only makes it better. If you’re a chocolate lover who enjoys caramel, we think this is something you’ll really enjoy. If, on the other hand, you’re a pure vanilla cupcake fan, then you might want to skip this one. Head over to Karamell-Küche if you want to give it a try! Karamell-Kuche And keep following DFB for more updates on new Disney World treats. Need a Savory Snack? Click Here to Read About the PIZZA CONE(!!) We Found Today 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 What’s been your favorite 50th Anniversary treat? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: If You Haven't Tried This DFB-Favorite Treat in Disney World…What Are You Doing?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

MagicBands may not be free for Disney World Resort hotel guests or Annual Passholders anymore, but there are still LOTS of MagicBands that can be purchased! Lots of MagicBands to Pick From! We’ve seen MagicBands featuring retro Disney designs, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and more. Now, select guests have the chance to get 2 fun MagicBand designs at a discount! If you’ll be staying at a Disney World Resort hotel in the future or you are an Annual Passholder, you can oftentimes order special MagicBands at a pre-arrival discount. Right now, we’ve spotted 2 NEW designs hotel guests and passholders can order. First, it’s time to soar around the world with the fun Soarin’ MagicBand! The band is a deep blue color and features the Soarin’ logo on one side, just above Mickey dressed as a pilot (you gotta love Mickey’s outfit). ©Disney On the other side of the MagicBand, you’ll see some colors soaring through the sky and a phrase, which we assume states in full “We Are Cleared For Takeoff!” ©Disney The MagicBand has a comparable value of $34.99, but hotel guests and Annual Passholders can get it right now for $20. But wait, there’s more! Right now, a special Disney Vacation Club MagicBand is also available at a discounted pre-order price. The MagicBand features Mickey lounging on the Disney Vacation Club Member Logo, with icons from the DVC resorts scattered throughout. ©Disney You’ll find Mickey ears, the Grand Floridian logo, a sea turtle, and more! ©Disney If you are eligible to pick up this MagicBand, you could get it at the special pre-order price of $25, rather than its comparable value of $34.99. Just keep in mind that these MagicBands are only available at this discount for Annual Passholders and Disney World Resort Hotel guests. If you fall into those groups, be sure to log into your Disney account to see if you can pre-order these bands ahead of your stay. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Click here to see all of the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online! 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 of these new MagicBands is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 NEW MagicBands Are Available for Select Disney World Guests first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds? Fort Wilderness Resort This spot has all kinds of fun activities, like pools, horseback riding, sleigh rides, playgrounds, walking trails, and more. As people with a passion for food in Disney World, one of our favorite seasonal activities is the Food Truck Round-Up, where different food trucks get together so we can try out a whole bunch of delicious snacks. This time, we found a NEW food truck, and the snack we got from it will blow your mind. The Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds has a Food Truck Round-Up from October 24th through the 31st from 3PM to 9:30PM at the Settlement. Food Truck Round Up Sign We moseyed on over there to check out the menus for these trucks, and we noticed a new one parked here: The Pizzaacone Xpress. Pizza a Cone This food truck serves pizza, but not by the slice. You can get pizza in a CONE here. This is giving us major Disneyland vibes — remember the Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cone from the Cozy Cone Motel?? And this new spot has pizza cones as well! Menu They’re calling it the “new way to eat pizza,” and based on our experience, they might be right. You could get a cheese pizza cone or one with pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, pineapple, ham, or any combination of those. The pizza cones range from $7 to $9, and any additional toppings are $1 each. Toppings There are also self-serve additions like crushed red pepper and granulated garlic, so you can customize your pizza cone however you like it. We decided to try out the Pepperoni and Italian Sausage Pizza Cone for $9. Pepperoni and Italian Sausage Cone This snack looks amazing. Quick note here: it was SUPER hot when they gave it to us. We’re really glad it’s so fresh, but we’re also very thankful that they wrapped it up in napkins so we didn’t burn our fingers. Just be mindful of that if you’re ordering it for kids! Looks AMAZING OK, but let’s just take a second to appreciate the genius behind this. They took two amazing things — pizza and ice cream cones — and made one magnificent snack. WOW We didn’t even know how much we needed this in Disney World until now. We can’t wait to dig in. In case pizza cones are new to you, it’s basically a pastry cone that’s filled with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. Red pepper flakes We also added red pepper flakes to ours, and we liked the flavor kick that it gave the snack. Digging in! We are firm believers that you can judge a snack’s quality by its cheese pull… Check out that cheese pull …and just LOOK at the cheese pull on this cone. Check out the inside Since we’ve been taking pics and tasting it for a while, the pizza cone was finally cool enough to take the napkins off, so here’s a closer look at the cone itself. Here’s what the cone looks like You can either take the utensils route (which we recommend when it’s still super hot) or you can just jump in and eat it like an ice cream cone! Yum yum yum We thought the crust on our cone was very crispy, and it was surprisingly not too greasy. The inside of the cone was a little greasy from the pepperoni and sausage, though. And it was LOADED with cheese. We do not know how to communicate the sheer amount of cheese to you. There was so much of it. We were so happy. You can eat it with a fork or just dig in! We wished the toppings went all the way down the cone, but they were pretty much just on top. The rest of the cone was filled with cheese and a little bit of sauce. Seriously, there was an aggressive amount of cheese here. So. Much. Cheese. If you’re a pizza fan, we think you’ll love this snack. It’s basically a meal, and we thought it was a great value for $9. We especially recommend this for lovers of stuffed crust pizzas — that’s what the end of the cone reminded us of! Pizza a Cone So if you’re looking for a delicious, unique snack in Disney World, head over to the Food Truck Round-Up at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. And keep following DFB for more reviews of new Disney World snacks! Click Here to Check Out Another New Snack 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. Would you try a pizza cone in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post THIS IS NOT A DRILL🚨There’s a PIZZA Cone Food Truck in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. We’ve been keeping an eye out for updates regarding international travel to the United States. Time to Fly Recently, we shared updates about travel between Canada, Mexico, and the United States; as well as some information about travel to the U.S. from other international locations. Now, guidelines regarding international travel have been released and we’re breaking down the essentials here. According to NBC News, the Biden administration has released updated guidelines for those wanting to travel to the United States from an international location. Starting November 8th, 2021, unvaccinated U.S. citizens and long-term residents will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken 1 day before re-entering the U.S. Fully vaccinated Americans, on the other hand, will have to get tested 3 days before travel, and they will need to show proof of vaccination. Airplane What about those who are not U.S. citizens or long-term residents? According to USA Today, starting November 8th, foreign travelers will be able to re-enter the U.S. by air if they (1) show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19; and (2) show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from a test taken within 3 days of boarding a plane to the U.S. Masks will be required, but there will not be any quarantine requirements. Flying When it comes to the vaccination requirement for foreign nationals, there will be some exceptions. Unvaccinated foreign nationals coming from countries with vaccination rates under 10% might be exempt, but they will have to “provide a compelling reason for why they are traveling to the U.S.,” according to a senior administration official. There are other exemptions for visitors under 18, individuals with certain medical conditions, those participating in clinical trials, and individuals traveling on short notice. Airplane Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and COVID-19 testing will be required before boarding the plan to the U.S., and it will be up to the different airlines to enforce these guidelines. The official NBC News spoke with indicated that the U.S. will accept any of the vaccines that have been approved by the World Health Organization, including the ones that are not cleared for use in the U.S. Travel In terms of the Canada and Mexico borders, individuals planning to travel from Canada or Mexico to the United States by land or passenger ferry for non-essential reasons can do so starting November 8th if they’re fully vaccinated. If you’re planning to travel to the U.S. from a international location, be sure to check with your airline to see how to comply with any and all requirements. We’ll keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to see some of the latest Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Guidelines Issued for International Travel to the United States first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we were planning The World’s Most Magical Celebration, we knew we had to find a way for the Electrical Water Pageant to join in on the fun. To mark the occasion, we’ve created a whimsical addition featuring a towering castle, swirling pixie dust and a version of the celebration anthem, “The Magic is Calling,” recorded in the iconic electro-synthe-magnetic sound of the show. The Electrical Water Pageant you know and love continues to be presented in its entirety each evening, with this celebratory scene bookending each stop on its procession.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/b6ylzvsZkP8View the full article

During the reopening of the Disneyland Resort, cast members received special nametags with the “Bringing Back the Magic” tagline and to conclude this reopening period, eligible cast members were gifted with their special nametag in a commemorative keepsake box.* In addition to the cast member’s name, the nametag is also emblazoned with the resort’s April […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/MW9dmyLzdncView the full article

Halloween is almost here, ghouls and goblins! This is Halloween! We’ve been celebrating in Disney World since August, with Boo Bash After Hours events, spooky merchandise, and SO MUCH festive fall food. But, there are STILL more Halloween sweets to try! Come along with us as we check out a new treat at one of the Disney World hotels. Say hello to the Spooky Bat from Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Oh so scary! Isn’t it adorable?! This is everything we want from a cute Halloween treat. Are you kidding?! The Spooky Bat is a chocolate sans farine biscuit base with chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake and milk chocolate caramel mousse in the center. Then, it’s covered in a dark chocolate glaze and topped with dark chocolate wings and ears, white chocolate teeth, and candy eyes! Flying by Riviera Resort! Even though all of those elements sound crazy rich, it really wasn’t to us! This was absolutely delicious. The biscuit is like a thin layer of cake — it was very light and yummy. How could you not love this little dude? You can definitely taste that signature cheesecake tang, the chocolate-hazelnut and caramel flavors were more subtle. And, the dark chocolate glaze was the most decadent part of the treat. The little teeth! The design of the bat is a bit clunky, but Le Petit Cafe tapes down the bottom of the treat to the box so it doesn’t fall apart and break! Spooky bat is safe and sound If you like chocolate and cheesecake, then you’ll LOVE this! Especially because of how cute it is…how could you not love it?! Sorry little bat, but you just looked too delicious! The only reason we wouldn’t recommend this treat is if you don’t like chocolate or cheesecake or if you have a nut allergy. Spooky season has some of the best treats You can grab the Spooky Bat for $6.99 from now until October 31st, AKA Halloween, at Le Petit Cafe! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews. Click here to see ALL of the Halloween eats and treats we’ve tried so far in Disney World! 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 Which Disney Halloween treat has been your favorite so far this season? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney World's Latest Halloween Treat is Just BEGGING to Be a Meme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Company Monsters, Inc. has had a special place in our hearts for years as the original, sequel, and even television series have given us iconic Pixar characters. And, we can hardly believe it’s been 20 years since the first film debuted! So, in order to celebrate, you can look monstrous (in the best way possible) wearing the 20th Anniversary Monsters, Inc. Pins with Sulley, Mike, Randall, and Roz front and center. Monster’s Inc Pins Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update Attractions Genie+ has officially rolled out in Disney World and we’ve been keeping our eyes on wait times. We saw a drop in wait times during our visit to Animal Kingdom this week! Lightning Lane Entrance Popular attractions like the Kilimanjaro Safaris and Flight of Passage only had a 15 minute wait and 30 minute wait respectively, compared to the near hour-long queues we’ve seen as of late. Flight of Passage The park itself was on the quieter side as well with fewer guests milling about restaurants, attractions, and shows available in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Festival of the Lion King Animal Kingdom Construction Update Primeval Whirl Primeval Whirl is still in the process of being taken down in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. (Farewell, friend!) Primeval Whirl Construction The coaster is currently surrounded by scaffolding and a tarp as a safety precaution. Although we aren’t sure if anything will replace it, we’ll be sure to keep you updated! See Ya Later, Primeval Whirl! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Surprisingly Short Wait Times and Monsters, Inc. Anniversary Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is less than a week away, everyone! Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket Spooky season is still going strong in Disney World, with Boo Bash After Hours events, festive merchandise, and a ton of pumpkin treats. And, we just saw another frightfully fun item in Disney World that Nightmare Before Christmas fans in particular will love! Check out the Jack Skellington balloons we saw in Magic Kingdom today! Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King! Jack was hanging out amongst a bunch of other balloons. In fact, we only saw 2 Jack balloons in the bunch and a Cast Member told us they limit them every day. Look closely for Jack! So, if you want to try and get a balloon featuring the Pumpkin King, we suggest getting to Magic Kingdom earlier rather than later! This is Halloween! This is Halloween! You can get Jack Skellington on Main Street, U.S.A. for $15. Oh so spooky Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Halloween news and updates. Click here to see what the weather looks like for Halloween in Disney World! 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 Do you get a balloon every time you go to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World’s Newest Balloon is a Total Nightmare😉 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With Halloween fast approaching, we’ve scared up a Stretching Room full of hauntingly good Disney Parks DIY favorites to begin the week!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/BKBKSnZIuaUView the full article

You can find all kinds of Mickey and Minnie ears in Disney World. Minnie Ears! We’ve seen some super cute new ears in EPCOT, a couple ears that give us serious “Grandma’s couch” vibes, and even some ears themed after a popular Disney World transportation vehicle. But the newest ears we’ve spotted have a Star Wars theme! If you’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, head over to Tatooine Traders (located right next to the Star Tours attraction) to find the newest pair of Star Wars-themed Mickey ears. Do you recognize the character these ears are themed after? It’s Ahsoka — Anakin’s Padawan from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Ahsoka Ears The ears themselves are red with Ahsoka’s headdress in front of them. So cool! The back has more cool designs, and you can see part of the headdress peeking through. And a look at the back On the back, the ears say “I am one with the force” on one ear… “I am one with the force” …with “and the force is with me” on the other. Fans will recognize this phrase from both Rogue One and The Clone Wars. “And the force is with me” The headband is blue faux leather on the outside, with an orange material on the inside. Headband If you want to rep your love for Ahsoka, you can get these new ears from Tatooine Traders for $39.99. Ahsoka Ears Anyone else think these would be PERFECT for the new Star Wars Hotel (Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser) that’s opening soon in Disney World? Gotta start planning those outfits early! We’re only a little obsessed We’ll keep an eye out for more new Star Wars souvenirs and updates. Be sure to stay tuned for more! Click Here to Find Out Why Some of the Best Minnie Ears Ever Are in Norway! Want MORE Details About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Click HERE for All the News and Details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Including Our REVIEWS! We're LIVE at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge PHOTOS: Build Your Own Astromech Droid at the Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run - REVIEW AND TIPS PHOTO TOUR: Don-Okdar's Den of Antiquities PHOTO TOUR: Head Inside Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge With Us! Go INSIDE Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge! See How the Interactive Technology for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Will Blow Your Mind! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Star Wars Character do you think needs their own ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Do YOU Recognize the Star Wars Character Featured on Disney World's Latest Ears? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Meeting characters has been different in Disney World recently. Hey There Mickey! The one-on-one character experiences haven’t been happening in the parks due to COVID-19. But, guests can say “hello” to some of their favorite friends from a distance. Disney recently announced that meet and greets are returning in a modified way, and they even shared us which characters are coming back as part of those experiences. But now, it looks like some changes have been made to the name of this modified way of meeting characters in Disney World. As we noted above, modified character meet and greets are set to return to Disney World, providing guests with a bit more individual time with Disney characters. Guests still won’t be able to hug their favorite characters or ask for autographs, but they will be able to spend some time with them in themed locations and take distanced photos. Modified character meet and greets ©Disney In the past, Disney has called these experiences “meeting…” with language on their website reflecting the name of the character you’d be meeting. For example, the experience with Ariel is called “Meet Ariel at Her Grotto.” That name has remained the same, though the experience is temporarily unavailable at the moment. ©Disney However, now Disney has changed the language on some of these experiences. On Disney’s website, some of these experiences are now called “sightings.” ©Disney It seems likely that this change reflects how the experience is now being conducted and will continue to be conducted, since the meet and greets are mostly about seeing and talking with the characters, rather than interacting with them up-close. ©Disney While the language on one Disney page still says “meet”… ©Disney …when you click into the individual pages, the language for some of the experiences has been changed to “sighting.” ©Disney It’s also worth noting that while the main Disney page regarding temporarily unavailable entertainment and the individual pages for these “sightings” describe multiple characters at some locations, the titles are a bit different on the pages. So, for example, the overall entertainment page lists it as a modified meet-and-greet with Cinderella and Elena, but the page itself when clicked, notes that it is a Sighting with Cinderella (and doesn’t specifically list Elena in the title). The same appears to take place with the one for Rapunzel and Tiana, though the image on the page shows Rapunzel and the “sighting” title lists Tiana. ©Disney It seems the Anna and Elsa experience at Royal Sommerhus in EPCOT has also been changed to a “sighting,” though it has not been officially announced that a modified meet-and-greet will be returning to the inside of that space. Keep following DFB for more updates to the character meet-and-greet situation in the parks. Click Here to See the Full List of Modified Character Meet and Greets Coming to at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Who’s your favorite Disney character to meet in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Modified Character Meet-and-Greets Get a NEW NAME in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Halloween is less than a week away, but Disney is already looking ahead toward the holiday season! Disney, it’s literally still October! We have more details about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, ALL dates for Disneyland’s Merriest Nights holiday event have sold out, and holiday decorations are even up already in places like Hollywood Studios (seriously, Disney, chill out!). We’ve seen a bunch of holiday merchandise already, but today, Disney released even more festive holiday items online! Disney released 6 NEW Spirit Jerseys on shopDisney today! Starting out, we have the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World. Here’s what the front looks like… ©Disney …and the back! ©Disney You can get this Spirit Jersey for $74.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Adults – Walt Disney World And, there’s also a Disneyland version of the Holiday Spirit Jersey! The front is the same as the Disney World version, but the back is different! ©Disney The Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Adults is also $74.99. Click here to get the Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Adults – Disneyland The two Holiday Spirit Jerseys also come in Kid sizes. This is the Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Kids. ©Disney The kids Spirit Jersey is $49.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Kids – Walt Disney World And, here’s a look at the Disneyland Spirit Jersey for kids! ©Disney The Disneyland Spirit Jersey for kids is also $49.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Spirit Jersey for Kids – Disneyland Disney also released 2 versions of the Spirit Jersey that aren’t specific to either Disney World or Disneyland. For adults, you can get the Mickey Mouse and Friends “Snow Much Fun” Spirit Jersey! ©Disney This version of the Spirit Jersey is $74.99. Click here to get theMickey Mouse and Friends “Snow Much Fun” Spirit Jersey And, kids can get the Mickey Mouse and Friends “Merry Christmas” Spirit Jersey! ©Disney The kids Spirit Jersey is $49.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse and Friends “Merry Christmas” Spirit Jersey Those are all of the new holiday Spirit Jerseys released by Disney today! Grab one for yourself to wear while you cozy up to the fire this holiday season. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see MORE Disney holiday merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be cozying up in one of these Spirit Jerseys this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's 6 NEW Spirit Jerseys Will Have You Feeling Ready for the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort has had all kinds of changes recently, from the reopening of attractions to ticket price increases. Sleeping Beauty Castle Soon, another change will be made at the resort, and we think this is one that many fans will be thrilled about. Trams are coming BACK to Disneyland in early 2022, according to the Orange County Register. Tram Route at Disneyland Resort Parking trams used to run between both parking garages (the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals garages), but the trams stopped running in March of last year. The trams haven’t returned since, which means that guests parking in those garages have to make a nearly 1-mile long trek to the park entrances. Parking garage at Disneyland But that journey will go a lot faster in early 2022, when the tram service returns to bring guests from both garages to the entrance to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. According to the Orange County register, “The Anaheim theme park will conduct maintenance on the parking trams and rehire staff during the next few months.” Disney California Adventure Entrance As a reminder, the Toy Story surface parking lot is also open now, and it has a bus service that takes guests from the parking to the park entrances. Disneyland Entrance In addition, the Disneyland Monorail reopened recently, which means guests can ride the monorail into Disneyland Park as well. Hey there, Monorail! Keep following DFB for more updates on Disneyland transportation. Click Here to Read About Disneyland’s Recent Ticket Price Increases. Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite way to get to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Timeframe Announced for the Return of Parking Trams to Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We recently shared that a new holiday collection of purses would be coming to Disney World soon. The new collection! Well, the time for holiday bags has finally arrived! Now, the holiday-themed purses are available in Disney World and online. Whether you’re heading to the parks today or shopping from your couch, you can snag the Dooney and Bourke holiday collection now, but you’ll have to be fast! This morning, we spotted all three Dooney and Bourke “Walt’s Lodge” purses in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These darling bags have classic Disney characters on the outside, enjoying winter sports and playing in the snow. The background pattern looks almost like wood, which we think is an adorable nod to a warm winter fire. You can get a Tote Bag… Tote Bag …Satchel… Satchels …or Crossbody Bag in this collection. Crossbody Bag The tote is $268, and it has long straps and an exterior pocket. A closer look at the tote There are metal feet on the bottom as well. It’s got little feet! The Tote Bag is sold out online right now, but you can still find it in the Disney parks, at Legends of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios or Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom. And you can always check back online to see if it is restocked. And here’s the back The Crossbody Bag has a long, adjustable shoulder strap as well as an exterior pocket. Crossbody Bag The inside of this bag (and the other two in this collection) is a festive red plaid pattern. Here’s a look inside You can get it in the parks for $198, but is not currently available online. The back of the crossbody The only bag that’s not sold out online right now is the Satchel, which costs $298. The Dome Satchel It has shorter handles and an exterior pocket, as well as leather finishings and gold-toned hardware. You can still get this online! You can get this bag online or in the parks right now. Click Here to Buy the Dooney and Bourke “Walt’s Lodge” Satchel! Check out Legends of Hollywood or Uptown Jewelers if you’re looking for these bags in Disney World. When we were in the parks, the bags were being quickly snatched up, though it also seemed like Cast Members were rapidly restocking the shelves. Online, the tote is already sold out and the satchel could sell out soon, so you’ll want to act fast! We’ve also seen Dooney & Bourke collections appear in other spots around the parks, so be sure to check around during your trip. Keep following DFB for more news on Disney World holiday merchandise. Click Here to Check Out More Disney Holiday Items Online 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! Which of the new bags is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Need to Act FAST to Get Disney’s NEW Dooney & Bourke Holiday Bags! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since Disneyland Resort reopened this year, we’ve seen lots of changes made to the entertainment, attractions, and events offered there. Disneyland This morning, we found even MORE changes, as Disneyland increased ticket prices for most of the ticket types in their tiered system. Parking prices increased at this resort as well. But that’s not all of the changes we’ve seen for Disneyland! Here are a couple more updates you should be aware of. Besides increasing the ticket prices, Disneyland is also adding a sixth tier to the tier system for ticket prices. So if you’re planning to visit Disneyland on the busiest days of the year, your ticket price will likely fall into the 6th tier, instead of tier 5. ©Disneyland The tier 6 ticket costs $164 for a 1-day, 1-park ticket. If you’d prefer Park Hopper, the tier 6 option is $224. Disneyland entrance In addition, Disneyland’s Dream Level Magic Key has sold out. This pass was the highest tier of Magic Key passes being offered. This ticket allowed guest admission to both theme parks on any day of the year (no block-out dates). It cost $1,399, and it also included 20% off some merchandise and 15% off some dining. ©Disneyland Guests can now choose between the three other Magic Key options… ©Disneyland …Believe, Enchant, or Imagine. Click Here to Read More About the Magic Key Options Keep following DFB for more updates on Disneyland’s changes. Click Here to Read About the Ticket Price Increases at Disneyland Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a Disneyland Magic Key holder? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Priciest Magic Key Pass Has SOLD OUT in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been sharing some exciting Disney Cruise Line news lately. Disney Wish Exhibit at Hollywood Studios Bookings for 2023 cruises are now open, there’s a new exhibit in Disney World where you can learn about Disney’s upcoming ship (the Disney Wish), and you could even win a FREE trip on the Wish. But now we’ve got some more MAJOR Disney Cruise Line news — and this set of news is made for Frozen fans! Earlier this year, Disney Cruise Line revealed that the Disney Wish will feature Disney’s FIRST Frozen-themed dining experience with a new family-friendly restaurant called Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure! ©Disney Cruise As part of this new dining experience, we had already heard that fans would get to celebrate Anna and Kristoff’s engagement, following the story of Frozen 2. We also shared that there would be musical performances from Elsa and Olaf, live entertainment by “local” musicians “who specialize in Nordic renditions of familiar Frozen songs,” all kinds of special effects to “create” Elsa’s magic, and that catering would be provided by Oaken’s “Hearty Party Planning Service… and Sauna.” ©Disney But, now we’ve got MORE exciting details Frozen fans need to know about this new space. First up, during dinner fans will get to interact in a very special way with a beloved character — OLAF! During dinner, an interactive animatronic version of Olaf will actually be transported from table to table. Olaf won’t just be sitting there though. As we noted, he’s an interactive animatronic that will be able to bring lots of joy and laughter to those he interacts with (both the young and young at heart)! It’s OLAF! ©Disney But, Olaf won’t be alone. This loveable snowman will be joined in the Frozen festivities by the one and only…OAKEN! Yes, that’s right folks, Oaken will be making an appearance in the Frozen dining experience, and not as an animatronic. The one and only Oaken will appear in person for guests to see in his Disney Cruise Line debut! According to what we were told during a recent media preview, Oaken and his “hearty party planners” will actually accompany Olaf. Oaken is the emcee of the engagement festivities, and will also be stopping by the tables in the restaurant to say “yoo hoo!” and make sure everyone is having a good time. The festivities are being catered by Oaken and his planning service, so it seems he’s really interested in ensuring everyone is enjoying the party. ©Disney And the fun details don’t stop there. We got a chance to attend a media event about the Disney Wish not too long ago and got a special peek at the Frozen dining experience. As we mentioned, the story of this restaurant takes place after Frozen 2, as guests celebrate the engagement of Anna and Kristoff. Guests will actually step into Arendelle castle for this meal, and you’ll immediately recognize that as you pass through all kinds of easter eggs in the entryway. In the entryway to the castle’s grand ballroom (where dinner will take place), you’ll see wallpaper similar to that used in the film in the castle. There will also be busts of Anna and Elsa, heirlooms and paintings you may recognize from the film (like some busts Anna interacted with), an Arendelle soldier’s suit of armor, and even a lantern from the short Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. ©Disney The Disney team truly scoured the Frozen films for details they could incorporate into the space. Even some of the light fixtures are inspired by ones seen in the film, so you’ll want to look around everywhere! The dining room is large and structured sort-of like a theater in the round, giving guests a great view from wherever they’re seated. ©Disney In terms of the table settings and Cast Member costumes, we actually got the chance to look at some artwork and set-ups for these during the media event. Table Set-Up On the tables you’ll find beautiful plates with swirling, blue designs featuring flowers and artwork similar to some of the pieces worn by the Frozen sisters in the films. You’ll also see profile views of what appear to be Anna and Elsa themselves! Arendelle Plate Those clean blue and white designs continue to the remainder of the table design with a beautiful, clear water container, blue cups, white table cloths, and a napkin featuring a flower design you can see incorporated throughout the space. The costumes of the Cast Members feature more of those similar designs in a more green/blue, and purple color. Arendelle One thing you’ll notice is that there are salt and pepper shakers displayed on the table. During the media event, Disney explained that because this dining experience will be pretty interactive with entertainment all around, they don’t want the servers interrupting the experience as much as they might be able to do in other spots on the ship, like 1923. So, here you’ll find salt and pepper shakers on the table, so guests don’t have to ask for them and take themselves out of the immersion of the show going on around them. The Cast Members who are serving guests are meant to blend into the show more and not interrupt it. Speaking of entertainment and interaction, guests can look forward to participating in a special parade at some point in the dining experience! Arendelle In terms of food, the menu is meant to be inspired by flavors and ingredients from the Nordic region, while still offering modern, family-friendly items. The dishes are inspired by things you’d find in places like Norway, Germany, and Estonia. Overall, we got a sense that the options will be similar to what you might find over at Akershus in EPCOT’s Norway pavilion, with a menu rich in seafood options, but also featuring unique liqueurs, game, and other options. The Disney team actually traveled to Sweden, Denmark, and Norway to research the food options for this restuarant. Arendelle Food ©Disney What’s also unique is that the menu will feature lighter dishes (to represent summer) and saucier dishes (to represent winter). Both seasons will be represented on the menu for you to pick from. There will also be a special mead vinaigrette served table-side, which is something more unique (it’s not every day you get to have a mead vinaigrette!). Disney also shared that the kids’ menu here is highly interactive. We actually got to try 2 different dishes that will be featured on the menu here, and we’ll be sharing a full review of those soon! Roasted Chicken from Arendelle Sampling Portion Overall, it sounds like fans will get all kinds of unique experiences at Arendelle — from special food items, to the chance to interact with RARE characters like Oaken. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more Disney Cruise Line news, so stay tuned for more! 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We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney Cruise Line to attend their media preview of some of the new restaurants and food coming to the Disney Wish. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Are you planning to travel on the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments. 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In 2022, guests will get the first chance to step aboard the brand new Disney Wish cruise ship! Disney Wish Display We’ve already checked out the new Disney Wish display in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, shared all kinds of awesome details Marvel and Star Wars fans will want to know about this ship, and taken a look at some of the new tween and teen hangout spots that will be on the ship. Now, we’re taking a special look at a NEW restaurant on the Disney Wish that’ll be full of amazing Disney details. Calling all Disney animated movie fans: there’s a new restaurant coming to the Disney Wish that is just for you — 1923. 1923 is named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, and is a very elegant spot that celebrates many of the Company’s animated films. 1923 will actually feature 2 dining rooms (a first for Disney Cruise Line), which is meant to provide a more intimate feel. The dining rooms are named after the founders of the Walt Disney Company — Roy and Walt. ©Disney Overall, the restaurant will have more than 1,000 drawings, props, and other items that provide guests with an “inside look at the evolution of Disney animation.” Basically, it’s an animated movie lover’s DREAM. There will be over 800 pieces of artwork, 24 multiplane cel set-ups, 50 character maquettes, and custom made props based on original items that inspired the animation of those classic movies, including some reproductions of the storybooks that are featured in those iconic opening scenes from some of the original films. ©Disney During a recent Disney Cruise Line media event, we actually got the chance to get some exclusive information about what films will be represented in 1923. 1923 will actually showcase items inspired by the following 16 specific films that embody enchantment: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Sword in the Stone Beauty and the Beast The Princess and the Frog Bambi Fantasia Tangled Moana Cinderella Frozen Peter Pan Sleeping Beauty Pinocchio Frozen 2 Alice in Wonderland The Little Mermaid The Movie List! ©Disney Disney has shared that these films were chosen as they “carry the themes of magic and wish fulfillment,” which are at the heart of the “enchantment” theme being incorporated throughout the Disney Wish. As we noted above, these films will be represented through those hundreds of reproductions of props, artwork, and more. During the recent media event, we got to see some concept art showing pieces that will be displayed through the space, including some unique paintings… ©Disney …artwork showing Moana’s canoe… Make Way …a reproduction of the Bambi design used for reference in the film, stones from Frozen 2… Bambi …and even Monstro! ©Disney We got the feeling that the space will feel much like Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where it will be museum-esque, with all of the props and more that will be displayed throughout the space. 1923 will also be incredibly elegant. You can tell that clearly through the concept art for the space. ©Disney You can also see that through the table settings that will be used in the restaurant. We got a peek at these during the media event, and you can see strong silver and gold themes throughout. Table But, of course, there’s whimsy thrown in as well — like Hidden Mickeys! So Fun! The costumes of the Cast Members working at the restaurant are more on the simple and formal side, allowing the setting around them to truly shine. 1923 When it comes to the food itself, the menu will be inspired by the California heritage of the Walt Disney Company. There will be “sophisticated dishes, designed with families in mind,” inspired by California’s unique blend of Asian, European, and South American flavors. There will be fresh produce — including things like wild honey and pistachios — incorporated into some of the dishes. And there will be a large selection of Napa Valley wines. During our media preview, we got to see a sampling portion of some of the dishes that will be featured here, including a Porcini Spiced Ahi Tuna appetizer. We’ll be sharing a full review of that soon, so stay tuned! Salad from 1923 ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news about the Disney Wish, so stay tuned for all the latest updates! 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 Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney Cruise Line to attend their media preview of some of the new restaurants coming to the Disney Wish. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Would you like to eat at 1923? Tell us in the comments. 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The Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line‘s newest ship, is getting ready to set sail in 2022. Scale model of the Disney Wish in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios The cruise will feature all kinds of new things including a Star Wars lounge, Frozen dining adventure, and even a Marvel-themed dining experience. Recently, we learned some extra special news when it comes to that Marvel-themed dining experience for those who are big fans of some of the actors that have brought popular Marvel characters to life! Worlds of Marvel will be a brand NEW Marvel-themed dining experience aboard the Disney Wish. The Avengers: Quantum Encounter “cinematic adventure” that will be featured at this restaurant will follow Ant-Man and The Wasp during their first public speaking engagement on behalf of the Avengers. Ant-Man and The Wasp are specifically holding a presentation about some of the most powerful super hero tech from around the world — including things like Captain America’s shield and Iron Man’s arc reactor. ©Disney All throughout the restaurant, there will be screens where guests will be able to see holographic models of this technology, field reports, and scenes from the Marvel movies where this tech was used. The highlight of the technology showcase is a look at the Quantum Core — the latest and greatest Pym Tech. Each table will feature an Interactive Quantum Core on it — but, be careful, because these are HIGHLY unstable! ©Disney The Quantum Core can shrink and grow targets at the push of a button — something guests will get to test out. Quantum Core Of course, it wouldn’t be a Marvel experience without a villain. During your dining adventure, Ultron will be trying to get his hands on the Quantum Core. Eventually, Ant-Man and The Wasp call for some backup, and Captain America and Captain Marvel come to help save the day. ©Disney During a recent media event, we actually got the chance to hear a BIG, exclusive reveal…4 BIG Marvel stars have lent their talents to this experience and recorded special sequences that will be featured in the dining adventure! Specifically, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and Brie Larson as Captain Marvel have all recorded special sequences to be featured in the restaurant! Wow! ©Disney Disney has shared that these actors have already recorded their parts of the show and that is now in post-production. During the dining adventure, the battle between Ultron and these super heroes will take place on the upper decks of the Disney Wish. While you won’t be able to see Paul Rudd in person in the restaurant (BIG BUMMER), you WILL be able to see him on the screens around you as he and his fellow co-stars battle Ultron. In the restaurant, you’ll feel a super hero presence, but the actors’ portions will be on the screens. ©Disney In terms of the design of the restaurant, it’s got what Disney calls a Stark-itecture look to it, meaning there are lots of clean lines and chrome details Tony Stark would be very proud of. During the recent media preview, we got a chance to look at the proposed table settings for this space, which include a VERY shiny charger plate with the Avengers logo on it! Charger Plate Even the silverware… Love it! …and dinner plates get in on the Marvel action with Avengers logos on them as well. Great Design! You’ll find more of that logo and hexagonal designs on the napkins, and we love the tech-inspired designs on the tablecloths. Napkin Overall, the table setting definitely falls into that Stark-itecture design with lots of chrome looks and fun little details. Table And, as we mentioned, each table will feature an interactive Quantum Core, which will light up and potentially cause some fun effects. Quantum Core The cuisine here is meant to take guests on a trip around the real and fictional settings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe wish dishes inspired by places like Wakanda, Eastern European Sokovia, California, China, South America, and New York City. We actually got the chance to try some sample portions of a few desserts that will be offered here in the future, including a Flourless Chocolate Beetroot Cake! We’ll be sharing our full review soon, so stay tuned for more details. Worlds of Marvel We can’t wait to see what this Marvel dining experience is like once it officially debuts on the ship. We’ll keep an eye out for more details about this new dining adventure and we’ll let you know what we find! 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 Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney Cruise Line to attend their media preview of restaurants coming to the Disney Wish. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ What are you most looking forward to on the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments! 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