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The Disney Wish will join Disney Cruise Line’s fleet of ships and start sailing in 2022. Disney Cruise Line Info Aboard the Wish there will be 3 NEW family-friendly restaurants included in the ship’s traditional rotational dining — 1923, Worlds of Marvel, and Arendelle: A Frozen Adventure. And while the decor and entertainment at these restaurants look amazing, right now it’s time to focus on one of the most important things at these spots…the FOOD! Recently, thanks to a special media event we were lucky enough to be invited to, we got the chance to sample various different items from these 3 NEW restaurants. Which of these items should you grab when you go on the Wish? We’re sharing ALL of our thoughts right here! The Menu During the media event, we were handed a tasting menu. As the menu notes, we were able to sample 6 items in total, 2 appetizers from 1923, 2 entrees from Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, and 2 desserts from Worlds of Marvel. Menu Of course, this is just a small peek at the items that will be available at each of these spots, but it was still really neat to get a sampling of them. Keep in mind, however, that the way these items were plated for our samples is likely not how they will actually be plated in the restaurant. In fact, Disney has shared images of what the dishes will look like when actually plated and we’ll share those below. Without further ado, let’s EAT! 1923 (Appetizers) Our first stop is 1923 for some appetizers. This restaurant is inspired by the founding of the Walt Disney Company and the evolution of animation over the years. ©Disney Our first dish was the Porcini Spiced Ahi Tuna, which is served with Pickled Lotus Root, Oyster Mushroom, Black Sesame Brittle, and a Wasabi and Yuzu Mayonnaise. Below is a photo of the sample size we got… Tuna …and here’s a photo of what the item will actually look like when fully plated. ©Disney We’ll be honest here, our reporter who tried this item is not a fan of mushrooms or tuna, and many of the items in this dish are not normally what they’d order or eat. But, that didn’t take away from this dish’s positive traits. The tuna itself tasted VERY fresh and not that fishy. It is served cold, and overall we felt like it was what you’d likely expect if you ordered some ahi tuna in a traditional restaurant. The black sesame brittle was an interesting addition, which had a unique texture and added a nice level of sweetness to the dish. Tuna The wasabi and yuzu mayo was also very unique and not something you see everyday. It was a little citrusy, but also had that kick of wasabi spice to it. That kick might not be something you’d expect (though it does say it has wasabi), so that’s just something to keep in mind. Next, we got to try the Fennel, Bartlett Pear, and Tatsoi Salad, which also features Manchego Cheese, Walnuts, and a Sherry Dressing. Below is a photo of the sample size we got… Salad …and here’s a photo of what the item will actually look like when fully plated. Salad from 1923 ©Disney Again, this dish contains ingredients that normally wouldn’t be at the top of our reporter’s list, but there were parts of it they really enjoyed. The fennel had a crisp and spicy (not spicy hot, but spicy in terms of spice and bite) flavor to it. That was balanced out nicely by the sweetness of the Bartlett Pear. The Manchego cheese was probably one of their favorite parts of this dish! It was a wonderful, creamy addition and added a sort-of nuttiness which was very tasty. Salad The walnuts in the salad also add robustness to that nutty flavor. If you’re looking for a salad with a bit of bite, a bit of sweetness, a bit of creaminess, and a bit of nuttiness all rolled up in one, this might be a good choice. Click here to learn more about 1923! Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure (Entrees) Next, we make our way to Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure for 2 entrees. This restaurant celebrates the engagement of Anna and Kristoff (picking up right after Frozen 2) with a unique dining experience full of characters, dishes, and more inspired by the films. ©Disney From Arendelle, we got to try the Seared Chilean Sea Bass, which is served with White Asparagus, Petite Leeks, Savoy Spinach, Romanesco, Peas, Kohlrabi, Rainbow Carrots, Seared Scallop, Pea Tendrils, and Mjod (mead) Vinaigrette. Below is a photo of the sample size we got… Sea Bass …and here’s a photo of what the item will actually look like when fully plated. Sea Bass ©Disney If sea bass or a similar type of fish is something you’ve enjoyed on previous Disney cruises, you’ll probably enjoy this. Overall, our reporter who tried this is not a big fish fan, but they noted that the Sea Bass didn’t taste too fishy, which was nice. The vegetables served with the fish were definitely interesting, especially those white asparagus and leeks. The vegetables seem to be heavily inspired by the restaurant’s overall goal of serving flavors from the Nordic region. Sea Bass The vegetables we had were fine, but a bit bland. There just wasn’t a lot in terms of flavor when it came to the vegetables. The sea bass is really what provided the most flavor in this dish, at least when we sampled it. Next, we tried the Juniper Spiced Roasted Free Range Chicken, which is served with Scallion, Duck Fat Fried Potato, and Estragon Wild Mushrooms. Below is a photo of the sample size we got… Roasted Chicken from Arendelle Sampling Portion …and here’s a photo of what the item will actually look like when fully plated. ©Disney The chicken we got with this dish was quite bland and a bit overdone. That could be due to the setting of this media preview (the dishes likely had to be made further away from the conference room and then rolled all the way over to us), but still, we felt like there just wasn’t a lot of seasoning or flavor when it came to the chicken itself. The duck fat fried potato tasted very good and it was nice to have those wild mushrooms as another touch of that Nordic menu influence. Chicken The dish notes that it is specifically a juniper spiced chicken. According to Smithsonian Magazine, the dark little berries of juniper trees are known in the culinary world as juniper berries. Dried juniper berries are used as a spice in Northern European cooking, especially in Scandinavia. In terms of its flavor, it provided the chicken with a very herbal flavor. Smithsonian Magazine describes them as having a “slightly piney flavor with a touch of both fruitiness and pepperiness.” That unique flavor might not be something you’re necessarily prepared for on a cruise ship, so it’s something to be aware of! Chicken The herby flavor provided by the juniper spice is not something that really bothered us with this dish, but it’s just something to be aware of. Click here to learn more about Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure! Worlds of Marvel (Desserts) Finally, we got our super hero suits on and made our way to World of Marvel for dessert. First, we tried the Sticky Fig Pudding, which is served with Salted Caramel Coconut, a Balsamic Glaze, and Vanilla Ice Cream. Below is a photo of the sample size we got… Sticky Fig Pudding …and here’s a photo of what the item will actually look like when fully plated. ©Disney Overall, we felt like this dish was fine. We’re not sure how many guests will select a fig pudding over other, more “traditional” dessert offerings like chocolate-focused desserts. But, it was a fine dessert offering in our opinion. The balsamic glaze was interesting. It’s something that does have a more unique flavor, so we’re not sure if kids will really enjoy that. That’s something to keep in mind if you plan on ordering this dish and sharing a bite with the little ones. Pudding Finally, it was time for our last dish — the Flourless Chocolate Beetroot Cake, which is made of a Chocolate Cake, Pepper Beetroot, and Milk Chocolate Soil. Below is a photo of the sample size we got… Chocolate Cake …and here’s a photo of what the item will actually look like when fully plated. ©Disney This dessert was pretty good! We’re big fans of flourless chocolate cakes and this one was well done. The “soil” was essentially made of cake crumbles, but they tasted good. And that’s our first look and review of some of the dishes you’ll find on Disney Cruise Line’s NEW restaurants! What do you think? Which items look the most exciting to you? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to stay tuned for more Disney Cruise Line news. 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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 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 Which of these dishes would you want to try? Tell us in the comments! 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We write a lot about Disney World, but there are other Disney Parks located all around the world! ©Disney Each Disney Park has a unique look, with many of the parks reflecting local cultural influences through the attractions, lands, architecture, and more. Fantasyland looks a little different in Disneyland Paris, and today we have a video with a behind-the-scenes tour! Disney recently dropped a private video tour of Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris, along with a deep dive into the inspiration behind the design of the land. Located behind Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (the Disneyland Paris castle) is Fantasyland, which is made up of several “districts” with a European medieval kingdom theme. ©Disney Within Fantasyland are European countries that were the originating sites of many fairytales that later inspired Walt Disney. Many of the fairytales we know and love today were born in Europe! You can find France, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy in Fantasyland, as well as a glimpse of the Netherlands. ©Disney Stories by the Brothers Grimm, Carlo Collodi, Charles Perrault, and Lewis Carroll served as inspiration for these Fantasyland districts, like the gothic-style buildings inspired by the Brothers Grimm. ©Disney Below is a video that will take you on a private tour through Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris, and you can watch how the Imagineers used the inspirations of these European fairytale birthplaces in the architecture, history, and more. Keep checking back with DFB for all your Disney Parks news, updates, and more! Disneyland Paris is celebrating Halloween in a BIG way! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Take a PRIVATE Tour of Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris Without Leaving Your Couch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

All great cinematic adventures have a plot twist, right? A few months ago, Disney Cruise Line shared new details about the epic “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” show we’re developing for Worlds of Marvel, the fleet’s most ambitious dining experience ever, premiering aboard the Disney Wish next summer. By now, you already know about the story and characters that will be featured on-screen throughout the restaurant … but there’s one pretty major detail that you haven’t heard yet.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/VJXf3ky9HzIView the full article

Nearly three months and a dozen sailings since the ship debuted, Carnival Cruise Line held a naming ceremony Saturday for new ship Mardi Gras at Port Canaveral with the help of Shaquille O’Neal and godmother Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jimenez. View the full article

Disney World has had ZERO chill lately. Happy 50th Disney World! Among the 50th Anniversary festivities, grand openings for restaurants and rides, and reimagined spaces, we’ve started to learn more about the details that build these shiny new areas. And now we’re sharing them all with you! Check out our video below about Disney World’s NEWEST Hidden Secrets!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: If you plan on using Genie+ when you visit Disney World! The post DFB Video: Disney World’s NEWEST Hidden Secrets 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. Bust out your makeup sponges and dust off your wig; it’s time to get ready for Halloween! Need a place to show off your FABULOUS makeup skills? Disney’s After Hours BOO Bash event is the perfect place to don your Disney-inspired Halloween costume! Let’s get in character! Take your costume to the next level with some crazy face paint or some monochrome eye makeup! From a friendly ghost to an evil enchantress, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Disney-inspired makeup tutorials! Agatha Harkness Who’s been messing up everything? It’s been Agatha all along! Thanks to this tutorial, you can’t mess up Agatha’s magic blackened fingers! Add some texturizing spray to your hair to give it some volume and you’ll be all set to cause some mischief of your own! (But leave Sparky the dog out of it, please! He has been through ENOUGH!) We hope these tutorials gave you some inspiration for Halloween this year! Whether you’re going to BOO Bash in the Magic Kingdom or just looking for a fun Disney costume for Halloween, there are so many ways to get creative and have fun with your outfit! Happy Halloween ! How to Maximize Your Time at BOO Bash 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 What are YOU wearing for Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Into Character with 9 INCREDIBLE Disney Makeup Tutorials for Halloween first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World Resort officially welcomed the first guests into Magic Kingdom Park on Oct. 1, 1971, and we’ve been chronicling that momentous day here on the Disney Parks Blog as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration honoring the resort’s 50th anniversary.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/IKXnp8VISrIView the full article

Disneyland Resort has made a lot of changes recently. Sleeping Beauty Castle Since reopening in Spring of 2021, many things have returned, like fireworks, holiday events, and more. Disneyland also introduced a brand new Annual Passholder program called Magic Key. And now, Disneyland has made some big changes when it comes to theme park pricing. Disneyland has changed its ticket tier system and has raised ticket prices. Disneyland The resort is moving from a 5-tier demand pricing system for one-day tickets to a 6-tier system. The times of year with the highest demand will be considered tier 6 and will cost $164 for a 1-day, 1-park ticket. A 1-day Park Hopper in tier 6 will be $224. Disneyland Disneyland also raised prices for the other tiers and multi-day tickets. 1-day, 1-park tickets in Tier 1 will stay the same at $104. However, all of the other ticket options have been increased by $5-$25. ©Disney Here is a look at the price increases for 1-day adult tickets: Tier 2: $119, previously $114 Tier 3: $134, previously $124 Tier 4: $149, previously $139 Tier 5: $159, previously $154 Tier 6: $164 ©Disney Here is a look at the price increases for 1-day Park Hopper tickets: Tier 1: $164, previously $159 Tier 2: $179, previously $169 Tier 3: $194, previously $179 Tier 4: $209, previously $194 Tier 5: $219, previously $209 Tier 6: $224 ©Disney Here is a look at the price increases for 1-park per day multi-day tickets: 2-Day tickets: $255, previously $235 3-Day tickets: $330, previously $310 4-Day tickets: $360, previously $340 5-Day tickets: $380, previously $360 ©Disney Here is a look at the prices increases for multi-day Park Hoppers: 2-Day Park Hopper: $315, previously $290 3-Day Park Hopper: $390, previously $365 4-Day Park Hopper: $420, previously $395 5-Day Park Hopper: $440, previously $415 ©Disney The cost of parking at Disneyland Resort has also increased. It used to be $25 per day, and it is now $30 per day. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news and updates. Click here to learn more about Disneyland’s new Annual Passholder Program 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 The post BREAKING: Ticket and Parking Prices INCREASE at Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The spooky fun of Disney Halloween Time is back at Hong Kong Disneyland! Cast members were recently invited to an exclusive preview of “Let’s Get Wicked” – back at the resort this Halloween after a two-year hiatus. The hit musical stage show features the return of classic Disney Villains, including Ursula from The Little Mermaid, […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/iNl264Du8RAView the full article

Hello, DFB friends! Halloween Minnie says hello! It’s been a fun week at Disneyland Resort, and we’ve been checking out some new Halloween snacks, as well as the new holiday shop! So let’s get to EVERYTHING that’s new at Disneyland right now! Disneyland Food Updates Royal Street Veranda The Pumpkin Spiced Fritters have officially arrived at Royal Street Veranda, and they’re actually really tasty! We especially liked the Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce that came with them. Pumpkin Spiced Fritters Grab them for yourself for $5.99. Read Our Full Review of the Pumpkin Spiced Fritters French Market Restaurant The Haunted Mansion Holiday Wreath Cookie has arrived and we can’t decide if it’s spooky or cute? Maybe both? This treat is a Sugar Cookie with Strawberry, White Chocolate, and a Mint Frosted Cereal Wreath. The Wreath Cookie! It is a VERY sweet treat, though, so only sweet tooths need apply. It’s available now for $7.49. Read Our Full Review Of This Snack! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe has officially opened. It’s full of beautiful holiday decor, and even has a cool story inspired by a Cast Member’s mother! Plaza Point Windows Be sure to check it out the next time you’re at Disneyland! Come With Us Inside the NEW Year-Round Holiday Store in Disneyland! Emporium There are some fuzzy crewneck sweaters available now. There’s a Disneyland sweater… SO cozy …a Donald Duck sweater… These sweaters are so soft! …a Pluto sweater… It’s Pluto! …and a Star Wars Sweater. These sweaters are $64.99 each. Perfect for winter weather! There’s also a fuzzy Minnie Mouse Sweater for $59.99. It’s Minnie! We also saw the new Popcorn Spirit Jersey here for $74.99. Popcorn is so iconic We also found a fun Mickey Morning Face Mug for $14.99. Same, Mickey, same! We feel you, Mickey Pin lovers! There are some new Oliver and Company Mystery Pins available now! They’re $17.99 each. Oliver and Company! We also found some new Eternals Mystery Pins. We can’t wait for this movie! These pins are $19.99 each. Here’s An UPDATE on Magic Key Park Pass Availability for Disneyland in 2021 20th Century Music Co. Speaking of pins, we found a Dia de Los Muertos pin. Dia de Los Muertos This pin is $17.99. Get a SNEAK PEEK at Holiday Merchandise Coming to Disneyland Disney Showcase We found two NEW Artist Series Mickey Shirts. There’s this black and white one… Mickey …and there’s a super colorful one with a pocket! These shirts are $39.99 each. We’re getting 80s vibes from this shirt Check out this cute Tie Dye Cheshire Cat Shirt we found for $44.99. We’re all mad here And we LOVE this Marie “Me First” Tie Dye Shirt for $39.99. Marie is so sassy It even has matching shorts! Matching shorts The shorts are $36.99. Pioneer Mercantile There’s a new Tie Dye Disneyland T-Shirt available at Pioneer Mercantile for $36.99. Cute tee! It also has matching sweats for $44.99. Love the pastel colors We found a fun new Kids Beanie for $16.99… SO cute! …as well as new red and black polka-dot Adult Beanies. Minnie would approve The adult beanies are $19.99 each. PHOTOS: You Can See Props Used in ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ in Disneyland! Disneyland Miscellaneous Updates We popped into The Magic Key Starcade Experience, near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, which is currently functioning as the Magic Key holder lounge. There, we got to see a preview of Mickey and Minnie in their holiday outfits! Heya, Mickey! Both Mickey and Minnie will be available here for Magic key holders through October 30th. All Disneyland Resort guests will get to see Mickey and Minnie in their holiday outfits starting on November 12th. Minnie Mouse! But don’t worry — it’s still Halloween, so we also got to check out some photo ops in the Magic Key lounge. There’s one for Muppets Haunted Mansion… Time for a photo? …and one for the Haunted Mansion Holiday 20th Anniversary. Happy 20th Birthday, Haunted Mansion Holiday! So if you’re a Magic Key holder, you can pretty much celebrate two holidays at once in the lounge! See More Photos of Holiday Mickey and Minnie Sleeping Beauty Castle Although it’s still technically Halloween season, the holiday snow is already on Sleeping Beauty Castle! Snow It is quite beautiful, though! See More Photos of the Snowy Sleeping Beauty Castle Monorail Good news! The Disneyland Monorail is running again! The Monorail is back up and running! It’s great to have this transportation option back! Disneyland Is Bringing Back a Shake COVERED In Halloween Candy! Find Out More Here! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Elysian Arcade We spotted a new Little Mermaid “Life Is The Bubbles” Pin. Under da sea This pin is $17.99. RELEASE DATE for the Little Mermaid Live-Action Remake Announced! Find Out When Here! Backlot Shop We found a few new Her Universe items in the Backlot Shop, inlcuding a Black Widow Shirt for $36.99… Representing Black Widow …and Avengers Leggings for $39.99. Avengers Leggings Assemble! There’s also a new Marvel Spirit Jersey here. Marvel spirit jersey We’re here for all the new Marvel gear! Pre-Order the NEW Marvel, Star Wars, And Orange Bird Little Golden Books NOW! Disney California Adventure Other Updates World of Color World of Color is getting a refurbishment and it looks like Disney is still working on the equipment for the show. World of Color is still under construction! We’ll be sure to let you know when it’s set to return! ALL Dates For Disneyland’s Merriest Nights Holiday Event Are Now SOLD OUT! Read More Here Soarin’ Speaking of Christmas, the decorations have already been added in to the trees by Soarin.’ Christmas lights It’s beginning to look a lot less like Halloween and more like Christmas! HURRY! Get 12 Disney Toys That Amazon Predicts Will Be the MOST Popular This Holiday Season! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Speaking of which…World of Disney is now decorated for Christmas, too! It’s Christmas everywhere And holiday merch has arrived! We found a Santa Paws Hoodie here for $49.99… LOVE those Disney dogs …Disney Cats Holiday Pajama Pants for $49.99… Love those Disney Cats, too! …and Disney Dogs Holiday Pajama Pants for $49.99. SO cute There are ornaments, too, including a Haunted Mansion Ornament Set… Welcome, foolish mortals …and a Jungle Cruise Ornament Set. The world famous Jungle Cruise Each ornament set is $39.99. Another Attraction is Reopening SOON at Disneyland! Find Out What It Here! Wonderground Gallery We found the two new Artist Series gear here, too, like this Mickey Baseball Cap for $29.99… Oh, Boy! …a black and white Artist Series Mickey Backpack… Matching backpack …and a colorful Artist Series Mickey Backpack. SWEET colors The backpacks are $49.99 each. Festival of Holidays Is Coming BACK to Disneyland Resort! Get The Details Here! The Dress Shop There’s an Edna Mode Dress now available and don’t worry — it has NO CAPES. This dress is DAHLING. This dress is $128. Hey Disney Worlders, Here Are Reasons to be WAY Jealous of the Holidays in Disneyland! Downtown Disney Miscellaneous Updates We mourn the loss of of The Void Virtual Reality experience that let us live out our wildest Star Wars dreams, but two new stores are coming to its space. A Pele Soccer Store… Coming soon …and Lovepop! Also coming soon We don’t have opening dates for these shops yet, but we’ll let you know when we get more details. Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll be back with more soon, so stay tuned! Festival of Holidays — and More! — Return for Disneyland Holidays Beginning November 9th. Get The Deets Here 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 was your favorite update from our most recent visits to Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments! 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Happy Halloween! It’s almost time for the spooky season to come to a close, but for now, there’s still time to embrace the ghoulish delights of this time of year. It’s the spooky season! One way you can get in the spooky spirit is with wallpapers, and Disney’s got you covered! Disney has shared a new collection of Halloween wallpapers, including this one based on Disneyland! These wallpapers are available for computers, phones, and smartwatches. ©Disney There’s also one based on the iconic Halloween decorations that adorn Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney World! ©Disney There are tons of great Disney Halloween wallpaper, including ones based on Disney’s signature apples, Mickey Mouse, the Haunted Mansion, and more! Click here to see them all! ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Get Some DFB Exclusive Disney Wallpapers HERE! 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 What do you think about these Wallpapers? Let us know in the comments! The post Give Your Device A Disney Halloween Makeover With New Wallpapers! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the spookiest time of the year; Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to get out those Jack-o-Lanterns! Cinderella Pumpkins at Magic Kingdom Recently, we found a new tutorial to make runDisney Jack-o-Lanterns! Recently, runDisney released a tutorial to create two exercise-inspired Jack-o-Lanterns, one with the runDisney logo and another with a running shoe! Let’s take a look at how to make these spooky pumpkins. ©runDisney What You’ll Need Pumpkin(s) Pumpkin Carving Kit Tape runDisney Pumpin Carving Templates Running Mickey Running Shoe ©runDisney How To Make Download and print your favorite pumpkin carving design template- we have two fun runDisney inspired options for you to choose from, a Running Mickey Mouse or a running shoe. Next tape your template to your pumpkin in the area you want it to go. Score the design into the skin of the pumpkin by poking holes through the template with a plastic poking tool, available in most carving kits. Carve by starting at the center of the design, working outward – this avoids putting pressure on areas already carved. Begin with the innermost and smallest details. As each shape loosens up, gently push it out of the pumpkin with a finger or a dull pencil point. Pumpkin Pro Tip: If you cut something you didn’t intend to, perform a pumpkin surgery: stick a toothpick through the flesh side of the piece and fit it back into place. Lastly, put your new jack-o’-lantern in a place of honor (away from flammables), and remember to blow out all candles before you go to sleep. ©runDisney We hope you enjoy these DIY decorations! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Source: runDisney.com Click Here to See How to Make DIY Disney Candy Buckets 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 What do you think about these pumpkins? Let us know in the comments! The post DIY ALERT: Disney Pumpkin Carving Templates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re in that weird part of the year where it’s both Halloween AND Christmas at Disney World. We’ve got some bad news about the Mickey beignets… Plus it’s also still the 50th Anniversary Celebration, meaning that we’re pretty much celebrating all three events at once! And while we’re snacking our way around the parks, we’re also trying to keep up with Disney World menu updates to keep you informed of what’s changing around the resort. And we’ll warn you now — one iconic snack is now missing! So on with the updates! Magic Kingdom Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen There is a small change on the Beers menu at Skipper Canteen: Tusker Lager has been removed. Skipper Canteen We also saw some changes on the Wines Menu: REMOVED: Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Bellingham Chenin Blanc, and Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon ADDED: Spice Route Chakalaka for $53 per bottle, $15 per glass ADDED: Black Pearl Oro Cabernet Sauvignon for $49 per bottle, $12 per glass Read Our Review of Skipper Canteen Plaza Restaurant A few desserts have been changed at Plaza Restaurant: The Signature Chocolate Cake and Brownie Sundae have been removed from the menu. Chocolate Cake But the Original Banana Split is back! This is a ripe Banana and three scoops of Ice Cream (Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry) topped with Hot Fudge, Strawberry Sauce, Crushed Pineapple, Chopped Nuts, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry for $10. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Plaza Restaurant EPCOT Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room If you’re looking to check out some flights at Rose and Crown Dining Room, you’ll need to know that the selections have changed and three flights have been removed: Single Malt Flight, Johnnie Walker Flight, and The Macallan Flight. Single Malt Scotch Flight These are the only changes here, though. Read Our Most Recent Review of Rose And Crown Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beaches and Cream We’ve got more changes on the Wines part of the menu at Beaches and Cream. Benvoli Pinot Grigio and Columbia Crest H3 Merlot have both been removed. Beaches and Cream Three new wines have been added, though: Copa Di Vino Pinot Grigio, Copa Di Vino Chardonnay, and Copa Di Vino Cabernet Sauvignon. Read Our Review of the Beaches and Cream 50th Anniversary Milkshake Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Narcoossee’s At Narcoossee’s, the Seasonal vegetables that come with Surf & Turf and Filet Mignon are now Roasted Rainbow Vegetables. Surf and Turf from Narcoossee’s Also, Meeker FroZin was removed from the Wines list. Read Our Most Recent Review of Narcoosse’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Port Orleans French Quarter reopens on October 28th, and ahead of that opening, we’ve seen a LOT of menu changes at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. On the breakfast menu, the Mickey-Shaped Beignets have been removed. Say what?!?!?!?! Don’t worry though. They are listed on the lunch and dinner menus! Here’s what else has changed: The “Big Easy” Breakfast, French Toast, Western Omelet, Chocolate-Chip Pancakes, Mixed Berry Pancakes, House Made Vanilla Pancakes, Whole-Grain Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, and Biscuits & Gravy with Eggs ADDED: Continental Breakfast — Dannon Oikos Greek Blueberry Yogurt, Banana, and a Croissant for $7.49 ADDED: Breakfast Bagel Sandwich — Eggs, Bacon, and American Cheese on a Bagel for $6.79 ADDED: Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich — Eggs and American Cheese on a Bagel for $5.79 Mickey-Shaped Beignet ADDED: Bounty Platter — Scrambled Eggs, Mickey Waffle, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, and Waffle for $11.29 ADDED: American Platter — Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, and Sausage for $8.59 ADDED: Glazed Doughnut for $1.99 ADDED: Plant-based Mickey-shaped Waffles — Served with Roasted Breakfast Potatoes for $9.99 ADDED: Overnight Oats — Oats, Chia Seeds, Agave Syrup, Coconut Milk, Blueberries, and Walnuts (Plant-based) for $5.29 Plant-Based Mickey Waffles And the Kids’ Breakfast Menu is a little different now, too: REMOVED: Breakfast Platter, French Toast, and Pancakes ADDED: Scrambled Eggs — Served with Dannon Danimals Smoothie and Apple Slices with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines Complete Meals without substitutions for $6.49 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Waffles — Served with Dannon Danimals Smoothie, Apple Slices, and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $6.49 Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory And Breakfast Beverages have changed, too: REMOVED: Cappuccino, Espresso, Chicory Coffee, and Cafe Au Lait ADDED: French Vanilla Iced Coffee for $4.79 ADDED: Mocha Iced Coffee for $4.79 We’re just going to say it — almost all of the more unique items, like the beignets, the chicory coffee, and the cafe au lait are no longer on the breakfast menu — we really hope they return soon. See Yehaa Bob’s Return to Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Those are all the changes we’ve seen this week, but we’ll keep checking and keep you updated! 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 of these menu changes? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney World Restaurants Saw Big Menu Changes This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is one of those spots that has a little bit of everything for visitors of all ages! Guests can shop ’til they drop, kick back at great dining locations, and even enjoy a bit of entertainment. Disney Springs But, there’s something extra special event taking place at a fan-favorite restaurant next month! (And, you’re going to want to reserve a spot for yourself after you hear more!) Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen & Chef Art Smith will host a meet and greet brunch, where you’ll have a chance to say hello to the authors of the Delicious Disney: Recipes & Stories From The Most Magical Place on Earth cookbook. Pam Brandon and Marcy Carriker Smothers will greet guests who attend the Disney Springs event on Wednesday, November 3rd from 9AM to 11AM. Delicious Disney ©Disney Participants will be able to enjoy a brunch, 2 mimosas, soft drinks, and a copy of the cookbook for $125 per person. Guests can book their reservations by calling 407-828-6094 or emailing JordanS@Splitsvillelanes.com. Hush Puppy Benedict Of course, we’ll keep you updated on even more fun events coming to Disney World soon! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! You can only try Disney World’s new Halloween Donut for a limited time! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 restaurant in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! The post A Special Meet-and-Greet Brunch Is Coming to Homecomin' in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary may have kicked off earlier this month, but there are still quite a few big projects going on around the parks and resorts to look forward to! Magic Kingdom From two new roller coasters to the EPCOT Transformation to removing things that have been in the park for a long time, there’s a lot of construction to keep track of. And, that’s why we’re bringing you a look at it all! Magic Kingdom Mickey’s PhilharMagic Last week, Mickey’s PhilharMagic closed in Magic Kingdom to undergo a refurbishment that includes adding a brand new scene inspired by Pixar’s Coco to the show. We had also noticed that the sign was getting some TLC in the meantime and this week the tarp that once covered “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” was removed to reveal…well…nothing really. PhilharMagic Construction We’ve seen Disney remove signage from attractions a few times this year for refurbishment, so it will likely be back by the time the attraction reopens on November 11th. Click HERE to Learn More About the NEW ‘Coco’ Scene! TRON: Lightcycle Run We also took a ride on the PeopleMover to check in on the construction progress at TRON: LightCycle Run in Tomorrowland and, from high up above, the outdoor portion of the ride still looks like an active construction site. There’s lots of orange fencing, machinery, and dirt. TRON Construction Update Disney still hasn’t revealed an opening date (or even timeline) for the new roller coaster, but we’re keeping an eye out for updates so stay tuned! EPCOT Harmonious EPCOT’s new fireworks show, Harmonious, debuted for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st and has been showing every night since. But, it looks like its premiere didn’t mark the end of some construction work, as we noticed some cranes out in World Showcase Lagoon near the large circular centerpiece this week. Construction on Harmonious Barges The show has not been interrupted by any construction, so Disney is likely just making sure that everything is in working order for their brand new show. VIDEO: Watch the NEW Harmonious Fireworks Show in EPCOT HERE! Test Track Over by the exit of Test Track, we spotted some new construction scrim up by the exit of the shop that all guests exit through… Test Track Construction …and the FastPass+ kiosks that once were outside of the ride are no longer there. Test Track FastPass kiosks are gone As a reminder, FastPass+ has been replaced with two new paid services — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection — and all of the purchases and reservations for access to “skip the line” through new Lightning Lanes (aka the old FastPass lanes) can be made through the My Disney Experience app. Learn More About the New Services That Have Replaced FastPass+ HERE! World Celebration Earlier this month, EPCOT’s new “neighborhoods” debuted, turning Future World into three distinct areas — World Nature (which includes The Land and Journey Into Imagination With Figment), World Celebration (which is in the center and includes Spaceship Earth), and World Discovery (which includes Test Track, Mission: SPACE, and Space 220). World Celebration remains mostly closed currently, but we were able to get a birds-eye view of the construction on our ride over on the monorail. EPCOT construction looks a lot different from up here This area will one day include new attractions like Journey of Water — Inspired by MOANA and a new statue of Walt Disney at what will be called “Dreamer’s Point.” But, for now, it’s an active construction site with a new gaping hole in one area. What’s going on here? And, while we were up in the monorail, we noticed that the construction walls that were once up between World Celebration and World Showcase had been removed to reveal that Disney had taken out the splash pad that was once here. No more walls! The transformation of World Celebration is another project that doesn’t have an end date just yet. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sunset & Hollywood Boulevard At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the FastPass+ kiosks were removed from the corner of Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard. And, they’re gone! The area may be clear of the machines now, but there are still some remnants of the kiosks for now — just look at the paint and the flooring! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Primeval Whirl Lastly, we’ve been keeping track of the removal of Primeval Whirl in DinoLand, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. And, while the entrance area still remains surrounded by construction walls… Primeval Whirl …that’s really all that’s left of it as the majority of the track has been completely demolished. More is coming down! Well, that’s a wrap on this week’s construction update! We’re always looking out for new construction walls, scaffolding, and big unveilings, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check Out Everything That’s CLOSED In Disney World This October 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. What Disney World construction project are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the Updates on TRON, the EPCOT Transformation, and MORE 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. It’s the weekend and you’ve earned a reward, so how about some Disney shopping?! There’s plenty to shop in Disney World and online! There are several new items online, from holiday collections to unique accessories and more! Today, we’re sharing the full list of all the items that arrived in the last week. Special Collections Several collections of merchandise dropped online this week, starting with Disney’s line of popcorn-scented items that we’ve seen in the parks! The Jungle Book Stitch Crashes Disney items also arrived on shopDisney, but the plush and the MagicBand have since sold out. Stitch Has Arrived! It seems to be the weekly tradition now that we get more holiday merchandise, and this week was no different — we got a new line of accessories that you’ll definitely want to check out. And finally, another group of limited edition EPCOT matted prints arrived online. ©shopDisney These include another limited edition poster! Click Here to Shop the Limited Edition EPCOT Harmonious Poster! Accessories It wouldn’t be a merchandise update without some new accessories! First up, there’s a new Loungefly backpack inspired by The Emperor’s New Groove. It features Yzma as a cat in her scout uniform — that takes some serious movie knowledge to unravel! ©Disney, BoxLunch Also, Disney dropped what we believe is the most beautiful piece of jewelry ever — it’s a bracelet with a Mickey Ice Cream Bar AND a Dole Whip! ©Disney So cute! Check Out the Perfect Bracelet Here! Plushes and Dolls Finally, let’s head into the realm of plushes and dolls. There’s a new shoulder plush in town, and it’s none other than the rootin’ tootin’ Sheriff Woody from Toy Story! ©Disney And if you’re a collector of Disney Princess dolls, then you’ll definitely want to add the new (and gorgeous!) Rapunzel Holiday Doll to your cart. ©Disney She’s dressed up in wintery clothes and reminds us a bit of the Frozen ladies! Click Here to Learn More About the Rapunzel Doll! That’s everything new online this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates coming soon! We’ve got you covered with the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping With the Newest Online Disney Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Genie launched this week in Disney World, and we’ve been putting it to the test! ©Disney We figured out how many rides you can do using Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection, how rider swap works now, and so much more. But, we thought we’d compile ALL of that information in one place for you, so here’s everything you need to know about Disney Genie! Genie Disney Genie is the free planning tool that is now a part of My Disney Experience. It will create a personalized itinerary for you to make your day run smoother in Disney World. After you link your theme park tickets to Genie, you can tell it your preferences — like your favorite rides, restaurants, and characters. Doing this allows Genie to give you better recommendations throughout the day. And, we definitely recommend doing this ahead of time so you can start your day off with good recommendations! ©Disney Forecasted Wait Times Genie has features like forecasted wait times, which tell you what the wait times for a certain ride look like for the rest of the day. And, it’s good about recommending you rides at their lower wait times for the day that also fit into your personal schedule. ©Disney For example, Genie told us to go ride Space Mountain when it was a 30 minute wait because that was the lowest forecasted wait time for the rest of the day and we had a gap in our schedule. See how smart Disney Genie is here! Park Hopping You can also set parameters in Genie to tell it when and where you’re planning to park hop. By doing this, Genie will remind you when it’s time to park hop, and it won’t recommend you do things later in the day at your first park, since it knows you will have park hopped by then. ©Disney Another useful setting you can enter is if you have any height restrictions for rides, so it won’t recommend rides your little ones aren’t tall enough to go on! Read MORE about park hopping with Disney Genie here! Dining Information One of the best features of Genie is how it displays dining information. Genie will show you all the dining options in one place. For quick service spots, Genie will tell you the next available mobile order window. ©Disney And, for table service restaurants, Genie will show you if there are any reservations available (which you can then book through Genie) or if there is availability on the walk-up list, including how long the estimate wait is on the list. Genie Flaws Genie does have some flaws, though. It does not communicate very well with Genie+, so we did have instances where Genie would recommend us to go on a ride that we had already used Genie+ for. The only way you can get Genie to stop doing this is to physically remove these recommendations by telling Genie you don’t want to do them. ©Disney || We already rode that, Genie! It’s also not ideal if you’re trying to ride as many rides as possible during your day, because it will recommend you do other things like watch entertainment or eat a meal instead of continuously recommending rides. Genie+ Genie+ is the new program that has replaced FastPass+ in Disney World. It allows you to make reservations to use the Lightning Lane (old FastPass+ lane) for 46 rides across the parks, essentially letting you skip the standby line. It costs $15 per day, per person. Buying Genie+ You can buy Genie+ before your trip by adding it to a ticket or a vacation package, but it has to be for the entire length of your stay. If you only want to buy Genie+ for select days, you can do it on the day of your park ticket beginning at midnight. ©Disney Genie+ Reservations With Genie+, you can make reservations to use the Lightning Lane for rides starting at 7AM on the day of your park ticket. You can only make a reservation for one ride at a time, however, there is an exception to that rule. If the first Lightning Lane you book isn’t until later in the day, then you are allowed to book another one before it, but within certain parameters. You cannot book another Lightning Lane unless it’s been 120 minutes since you’ve booked your first one. ©Disney For example, say you want a Slinky Dog Dash Lightning Lane, but the only next time available is at 6PM. You can book that time starting at 7AM, and then you can book another Lightning Lane (for before 6PM) 2 hours after park opening. So, if Hollywood Studios opens at 9AM, you can make another Lightning Lane reservation starting at 11AM. Once you’ve scanned into that Lightning Lane, you can book another one, so you can potentially have 2 Lightning Lane reservations throughout the day. Read MORE about the 120 minute rule HERE! ©Disney || The message you’ll get if you try to book too early This also applies if you book your first Lightning Lane after park open. Say you make your first Lightning Lane reservation at 1PM for a ride that isn’t available until 7PM, you can book another Lightning Lane starting at 3PM, 120 minutes after you booked the first one. ©Disney Due to this rule, we think the most effective way to use Genie+ is to make your first Lightning Lane reservation for as early in the day as possible, because once you scan into the first ride you have a Lightning Lane for, you can book one for another ride. So, if you start early, you can just keep scanning and booking rides throughout the day. Learn more about stacking lightning lane reservations HERE! The One Time Rule It’s also important to note that you can only get a Lightning Lane for each ride once. You can’t book Splash Mountain repeatedly throughout the day. If you want to ride it again, you’ll have to wait in the standby line. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane Selling Out/Filling Up Also, with Genie+, rides can lose Lightning Lane availability throughout the day. On the first day of Genie, Slinky Dog Dash showed no Lightning Lane availability at one point, but then as the day went on, more availability was added — so, make sure to keep checking Genie throughout the day. ©Disney What Happens When a Ride Goes Down? If a ride is down during your scheduled time to use its Lightning Lane, you will be given a redemption pass. ©Disney These passes do not count toward the “one ride at a time” rule, so you can go ahead and make another Lightning Lane and that pass will be there for you to use when the ride goes back up. See what happened when the ride we PAID to ride went down THREE times! Is It Worth It?! After testing out Genie+ at all 4 Disney World parks, we came to the conclusion that currently, it’s most worth it in Magic Kingdom. The park has the most rides, and therefore had the most Lightning Lane availability throughout the day. As for the other parks — in Animal Kingdom, the wait times have been pretty low across the board, so we didn’t really feel like we needed to use the Lightning Lane for rides. Then, in Hollywood Studios, popular rides lost availability quickly and less popular rides all had low waits, so we didn’t feel like we got to use Genie+ to its full potential. ©Disney We would definitely recommend Genie+ for Magic Kingdom, but we think it will have more value at the other parks during busier times, like the holidays or even on weekends! Also, note that buying Genie+ gives you access to new and interactive PhotoPass lenses and special Audio Tales you can listen to around the parks! See the new PhotoPass lenses here!! Individual Attraction Selection In each park, there are 2 high-demand rides that are not included in Genie+. These are rides that you have to pay individually for in order to use their Lightning Lanes. The prices for these rides are all different and will change based on demand, like surge pricing with Uber. Here’s a look at the list and the prices on the first day of Genie: And you can see the weekend pricing here! Can I Cancel or Modify My Reservation? You can only purchase 2 of these rides per day and you cannot modify/cancel them once they’ve been purchased. So, if you pay $15 for Rise of the Resistance then decide you want to switch it to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you can’t. It’s like buying a movie ticket — it’s non-refundable and has a set return time. ©Disney Can Individual Attraction Selections Sell Out for the Day? These rides CAN sell out for the day. The past few days, we’ve seen the Lightning Lane sell out for Rise of the Resistance, so if that ride is a high priority for you, make sure you buy its Lightning Lane as soon as possible. You can buy Individual Lightning Lanes starting at 7AM if you’re a Disney hotel guest. For all other guests, you can buy them starting at park open. ©Disney Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Something interesting we found with these is that you can actually ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure twice in one day! We first booked a boarding pass with the virtual queue, then we paid for a Lightning Lane, so we had 2 times to ride Remy’s. ©Disney Park Hopping Problems One issue we did encounter though is with park hopping. Even if you tell Genie you will be in a different park after 2PM, it won’t give you recommendations for these particular rides in your second park, it will only show the ones in your first park. You have to go and search for the ride you’re looking for in order to buy its Individual Lightning Lane. ©Disney Booking As A Hotel Guest We also came to the conclusion that you might be able to around having to buy any of these Individual Lightning Lanes if you’re a Disney hotel guest. Since Disney hotel guests get Early Theme Park Entry at every park, you could go into the park 30 minutes before open and ride the two Individual Attraction Selection rides in the standby lines, since wait times are usually lower during this time. The only park this might be tricky for is Hollywood Studios, since Rise of the Resistance still tends to have a longer line in the morning, so you probably wouldn’t also have time to go ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. ©Disney Redemption Passes And, the same rule about redemption passes we explained with Genie+ also applies to these rides. If your Individual Attraction Selection ride is down during your time to ride it, you will be given a redemption pass for when it goes back up. This won’t count toward your 2 rides per day — you can go ahead and buy another Individual Lightning Lane even if you had already bought 2 for the day. Rise of the Resistance went down yesterday That’s everything you need to know about Disney Genie! We hope Genie is magical for you on your vacation, whether you use the free planning tool or the paid Lightning Lane options. Stay tuned to DFB for more news updates on Disney Genie! Still have questions about Genie+? We’re answering ALL your questions HERE! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have any other Genie questions? 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You may have bought the Haunted Mansion bags, watched the Haunted Mansion Muppets special, and ridden the Haunted Mansion ride hundreds of times…but have you ever SLEPT in a place entirely themed to be just like the Haunted Mansion?! Haunted Mansion Sound like a dream (or nightmare!) come true? Then, there’s a VERY special location you’ll want to check out! Haunted Mansion fans: it’s time to make your way to California — Fullerton, California to be exact, to check out one of the most EPIC airbnb spots we’ve ever seen. This is the “Haunted Mansion-inspired Ghostly Retreat” hosted by Jeffrey/Sinister Pointe, and yes, it is as incredible as it looks! Amazing!!! A huge thank you to Heather Sievers (DininginDisney) who stayed at the airbnb and shared these photos with us. According to Heather, “photos do not do this home justice.” There’s So Much to See! According to the airbnb page, the home features 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, and 2 baths. It can accommodate up to 8 guests and is FULLY decked out in Haunted Mansion decor and theming literally everywhere you look!! Check Out Those Portraits In every corner of the house, you’ll find a hauntingly awesome reference to the ride — from those very familiar portraits to names over certain rooms that reference characters directly from the Mansion. Anyone Want to Stay in The Raven’s Room Seriously, folks, even the bathrooms are spooky looking… Wall-to-Wall Creeps …but in the best way possible! You Gotta Love the Attention to Detail Gotta clean up for that swinging wake! The Bathroom We’ll start on the outside of the home, where you’ll find a little pet cemetery. ©Airbnb | Jeffrey | Haunted Mansion Inspired Ghostly Retreat Inside, there are wall-to-wall creeps… The Floating Tambourine! …and spaces that are delightfully unlivable (though we think you’ll find them quite live-able for your short stay). The Leota Room Perhaps most impressive is the airbnb’s version of the Stretching Room. ©Airbnb | Jeffrey | Haunted Mansion Inspired Ghostly Retreat The space comes complete with the 4 portraits from that room, and a center table where you can hold a seance, or, you know, just chill. Absolutely Incredible Even the entrance to this space is heavily themed. Walk Right In The rooms themselves are heavily themed… One of the Rooms is Themed to the Hatbox Ghost! …and we love all of the elaborate pillows and comforters used to really give it that mansion-type feel. A Peek at Another One of the Rooms There are rooms themed to Madame Leota, Master Gracey, the Hatbox Ghost, and more. A Look at the Door Another favorite section is the part of the house that contains the artwork from the mansion that aren’t quite as they seem. What Fantastic Artwork You could spend your entire time here just walking around to check out all of the incredible details — there’s so much to look at! There’s So Much to See There are also some pretty awesome effects that pop up throughout the home. Looks Like Just a Mirror Right? An average mirror might just transform into a spot where you can find the Hitchhiking Ghosts! Woah! You just never know what you’ll find! Gotta Keep Your Eyes Open! In the dining room, you’ll find a decently sized table, great for sharing a spooky meal with friends. The Dining Room During Heather’s stay, they had a special meal catered… Time to Eat! …with all kinds of awesome Haunted Mansion details (from the ride and movie). Anyone Need to Sell a Spooky Home? We Know Who You Should Talk To This could be the perfect spot for a spooky but fun fall-themed adventure. So Much Fun We just can’t get over how many details there are throughout the space. You might even find a hidden Mickey or two! We Love All of the Little Details It seems everywhere you look, there’s something else to see. Tomb Sweet Tomb Check out Heather’s post below with some videos inside the home showing off some of this spot’s amazing effects! While the photos show some of the awesome details, the sound effects make them even better. Even the outside of the house has some spooktacular details, with a few gravestones in the lawn. Oh My! If you’re jumping at the chance to do the closest thing to staying in the Haunted Mansion itself, you can check to see what this airbnb’s availability is like. Just be aware that a trip to visit this ghostly retreat ain’t cheap! Check Out that Wallpaper A 1-night stay is priced at about $722! And note that there is an additional fee for the 7th and 8th guests if you decide to bring that many. Split between 6 guests, $722 breaks down to just over $120 each. More Details If you’re a huge Haunted Mansion fan, this could be an awesome way to treat yourself or an epic place to stay for a birthday present or to celebrate any kind of big occasion. Another Detail Bookings for this place are pretty full though, so if you want to stay there, be sure to check the available dates and get booking! Would You Stay Here? We’ll keep an eye out for more amazing Disney-themed spots you could stay at and we’ll let you know what we find! Click here to check out these awesome Haunted Mansion cutting boards! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! What do you think about this Haunted Mansion airbnb? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Closest You'll EVER Get to Staying the Night INSIDE Disney's Haunted Mansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a TON of new things in Disney World right now! The 50th Anniversary brought some big changes! And when Disney rolls out several new offerings at once, not all of them are going to be well-received. While some of the new attractions, like the Disney Enchantment fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, have gotten mixed reviews, there’s one big thing in Disney World that is bringing joy to all of us — Disney KiteTails. Disney KiteTails is the new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. It features music, Cast Members with puppets, and large 30-ft kites pulled by jet skis through the Discovery River. You can watch it multiple times a day at the Discovery River Amphitheater, catching either The Lion King or The Jungle Book versions of the show. Original concept art for KiteTails ©Disney And on a whole, watching this show is, well…an EXPERIENCE. Look at Simba fly! Don’t know what we mean? Well, the performers and the music are both phenomenal, but sometimes the kites tend to have a mind of their own, “dropping dead” in the middle of the show or landing in the trees. It’s spectacularly entertaining to watch the show and see what happens because you simply never know what might come next! “Hup, two, three, four! Keep it up, two, three, four!” When it first premiered, many guests were confused watching the show because the large kites must “crash” into the theater (in unoccupied seats, don’t worry!) in order to land properly. Because of this, Disney has adapted the show slightly to have the kite handlers waving and clapping after the successful landing — to let guests know that everything went according to plan. They have an interesting landing method. It’s possible that Disney could add more steps like that into the show to let the guests know that things are progressing as they’re supposed to. It’s likely that they wouldn’t want guests to walk away from the show thinking that they saw a “messed up” version of the performance. This is NOT supposed to happen. But even with funny mishaps, the show is genuinely fun! It features some classic Disney songs that you’ll love singing along to, the performers do a great job at getting the audience involved, and it’s not some shockingly high-budget production where Disney is trying to flex new technology. Your kids will love it and you’ll be surprised at how beautiful the kites and special effects are. This show is so colorful! Plus, the show is only about 10 minutes long, so it doesn’t take up too much time in the middle of your day. It’s easy to pop in and out, and it’s a much-needed addition to a park that’s lacking in entertainment options right now (with the acrobats missing from Africa and Finding Nemo The Musical still closed). Turtle Parade with all the kiddos! All in all, we don’t really see any downside to Disney KiteTails. It’s fun, entertaining, and if you catch it at the right time, it just might make you laugh! Definitely give it a try on your next visit to the park. Don’t skip on KiteTails! Want a glimpse of the kind of top-drawer entertainment you can expect from Disney KiteTails? Check out our TikTok! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates, along with all the details you need for watching the new entertainment offerings in the parks! Click Here to Check Out All the 50th Anniversary Snacks in Animal Kingdom! 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 Have you seen KiteTails yet in Disney World? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Disney World's Got 99 Problems, But THIS Isn't One! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The air is getting cooler and holiday decorations are slowly popping up…that can only mean one thing: the holiday season is approaching! Christmas Tree in Hollywood Studios We can’t wait for all of the exciting seasonal offerings coming to Disney World, like EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays and Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours parties! With so much festive fun to look forward to, we decided to check in on the park pass availability for the holiday season. Are there any park passes left? Let’s take a look! Theme Park Tickets/Select Resort Hotels Interestingly, Christmas day is still showing availability in all four parks for theme park ticket holders and select resort hotel guests! New Year’s Eve, on the other hand, is already full in two parks: Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. If you were hoping to count down to 2022 in Disney World, you’ll have to find somewhere else to watch the fireworks for now (hotel staycation, anyone?). ©Disney New Year’s Day is still wide open, though! What better way to kick off the new year than by visiting the Magic Kingdom? Currently, the entire month of January is open, so make your park pass reservations now to secure a spot in your favorite park! ©Disney We’ll continue to monitor the theme park pass availability, so stay tuned and keep checking in to find out if any more holidays fill up. Annual Passholders There are only two annual pass options (the Incredi Pass and the Sorcerer Pass) that allow guests to make theme park reservations in late December and early January. For annual passholders with the Incredi Pass, December 25th is showing no availability in the Magic Kingdom, but Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT are still available to reserve on Christmas day. ©Disney For those still hoping to visit Disney World on Christmas day, you might want to make a theme park pass reservation as soon as possible! ©Disney New Year’s Eve in the Magic Kingdom is also sold out, and the other three parks still have availability that day. ©Disney Meanwhile, the Sorcerer Pass (and the Pirate and Pixie Dust Pass) is blocked from reserving a park pass in late December. It looks like New Year’s day is still wide open for guests to make a reservation! ©Disney Be sure to stay tuned as we keep our eyes out for any updates to the calendar! We’re always on the lookout for all the latest Disney news, so stick around for more tips, tricks, reviews, and more! Disney Just Made it Harder to Resist Buying Holiday Merchandise in October… 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 planning on visiting Disney World during the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post Which Parks are Still Available During the Holidays in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re headed to Disney World during the summer and fall season, you might be making plans to visit the very popular EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Food and Wine Classic 2018 We positively love this EPCOT fest, but did you know that it’s not the ONLY Food and Wine festival going on in Disney World this fall? And guess what? The other one is within walking distance from EPCOT! Yep, we’re talking about the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic. This festival, held at the EPCOT area Swan and Dolphin Hotels, will take place on October 29th and October 30th. It’s a super fun time and we’ve even already gotten a first look! Brandade Black Pepper Agnolotti The food looks AMAZING. So, if you plan to be in Disney World next weekend, you might want to consider a visit. This festival is a tasty and exciting event and we want to help you make the MOST of it! Here are some tips! Get there early! Each day the festival runs from 5:30PM to 9PM and there is a LOT to see. So, we recommend arriving early so you can get all checked in and ready to go as the event starts! Food and Wine Classic 2018 There are a LOT of food and beverage options from a variety of Swan and Dolphin spots like Picabu, The Fountain, Frida’s Kitchen, Smokin’ D’s, and more! Click here to see some of the eats you’ll try at the fest! Make the most of it! As we mentioned, there are tons of eats and sips to choose from, but why choose? Unlike EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, the Food and Wine Classic is a flat ticket rate and then you can eat and drink as much as you want! Elote Tickets are available for $165 or as a part of a hotel package. So, our next tip? EAT UP. The food really is stellar and there’s nothing stopping you from trying everything you might like! Don’t dilly-dally and make the most of that ticket price. Want to see the full menus? Click here! Get drinks! AND there’s no limit on drinks either! So, make sure you’re tasting anything and everything that’s catching your eye! We’re used to paying for each individual thing at the EPCOT fests, but that’s not the case here. There will be plenty of drinks to choose from! It would be a BIG mistake to visit this fest and just snag a handful of things before heading out. This is a stellar event and we want YOU to make the most of it! To learn more about Food and Classic, click here! So, head on over to the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic if you’re looking for a great time next week! And, stay tuned to DFB for the latest tips and updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about EPCOT Food and Wine! 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. Headed to this fest? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Make The Most Of The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin's Food & Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to pumpkin treats, we can’t get enough! From seasonal ice cream sandwiches to boba tea, if it’s pumpkin-flavored, we’ll try it! It’s DONUT time! Halloween may be only a few days away, and Christmas is already creeping into Disney World, but that isn’t stopping Everglazed Donuts in Disney Springs from coming through with a last-minute addition to the pumpkin treat family! Starting tomorrow, October 25th, you can try the new Great Pumpkin Donut at Everglazed in Disney Springs! The Great Pumpkin Donut is topped with vanilla icing, sprinkles, candy corn buttercream, and pumpkin-shaped marshmallow candies. For an Everglazed donut, this one actually looks pretty simple (in a good way!). ©Everglazed You’ll have to hurry if you want to try The Great Pumpkin Donut — it is only available through Oct. 31st! Luckily, Everglazed Donuts is CONSTANTLY swapping out their donut selection, so there’s always something new and exciting to try. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned for more Disney snack alerts and news! Disney World’s Latest Pumpkin-Flavored Dessert is SUPER Rare 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. Will you try the new Everglazed donut? Let us know in the comments! The post There's Only a FEW Days to Try Everglazed's NEW Pumpkin Donut in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Polite Pig is one of those Disney World restaurants that we always feel is way underrated. The Polite Pig at Disney Springs! Not only are the meat dishes here drool-worthy (what’s not to love about BBQ and smoked meats?!), but you can also get some delicious drinks and sides! And many of the sides are seasonal, so you can only get them during certain times of the year. And now, The Polite Pig has announced its latest seasonal side, and it sounds delicious! The new seasonal side is BBQ Au Gratin, which is made with Potatoes, a Cream Sauce, and Smoked Grated Gouda. Cheesy Potatoes? Okay, we are IN! Also, there’s a little salad tossed on top, so we’re just going to say this is also a totally healthy dish, right?! ©The Polite Pig If you want to dig into this yumminess, it’s available now at the Disney Springs location for $6. We’ll be sure to go check it out as soon as we can for review! And if we spot any other new foods coming to Disney World, we’ll be sure to let you know! We Need Your THOUGHTS on This BEER and Ice Cream Combo in Disney World — Read Our Review 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. What do you think? Does this sound like something you’d like to try? Let us know in the comments! The post The Polite Pig in Disney Springs Shares a NEW Seasonal Side Dish! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Holiday Sleigh Rides are one of the many ways you can celebrate the Yuletide season at Disney World! These 25-minute horse-drawn rides take you around Fort Wilderness Resort to admire the gorgeous scenery. ©Disney And if you’ve been hoping for to take part in this festive activity this year, we’ve got some great news for anyone looking to take a ride this winter! Fort Wilderness has shared that Holiday Sleigh Rides are coming back from December 1st to 30th! The rides are available for $75 per ride and fit about 4 adults or 2 adults & 3 small children. Fort Wilderness Holiday Decorations To book a Holiday Sleigh Ride, you have to call in advance at (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. If you’re under 18, you need a parent or guardian with you to book the ride. Many experiences may be able to be booked up to 60 days in advance. Fort Wilderness Decorations On top of that, Fort Wilderness will bring back its classic Horse-Drawn Carriages in January 2022 and Port Orleans Riverside will bring back its Horse-Drawn Carriages in February 2022. ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! 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? What do you think about the horse-drawn carriage rides? Will you take one? Let us know in the comments! The post Holiday Sleigh Rides and Carriage Rides Returning Soon to 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. It’s the spooky season and it’s time to get ready for Halloween! That means decorations, candy, and costumes are in order… Happy Halloween! …but what about your pets? They should get in on the fun too! Well, Disney has just the thing for you; here are ten pooh-perfect costumes for your pet! First off is the Woody Pet Costume by Rubie’s, perfect for the rootin’est tootin’est cowdog in the wild, wild west! (Side note: it was hard to write this article because this dog is so cute and we’d catch ourself just staring at this adorable dog!) ©Disney You can find this costume on shopDisney for $24.99! Act quickly: these pet costumes are selling out FAST! Click Here to Shop the Woody Pet Costume by Rubie’s Next is the Buzz Lightyear Light-Up Pet Costume by Rubie’s, a costume that will send your pet to infinity and beyond! This one has light-up wings, so be sure to keep in mind, just in case your pet is sensitive about lights like some of our dogs are. ©Disney You get this light-up costume on shopDisney for $29.99! Click Here to Shop Buzz Lightyear Light-Up Pet Costume by Rubie’s Whether your pup ends up being a space ranger or a cowboy, you can match them with items from the Toy Story Family Collection! ©Disney If you’re looking for a classic, how about the Mickey Mouse Pet Costume by Rubie’s? It’ll transform your four-legged friend into the Big Cheese! ©Disney You can find this cute look for $24.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Shop Mickey Mouse Pet Costume by Rubie’s There’s also the Minnie Mouse Pet Costume by Rubie’s, which looks extra cute on dogs with long coats and has a nice flowy look! ©Disney This one is available on shopDisney for $22.99! Click Here to Shop Minnie Mouse Pet Costume By Rubie’s If you’re looking for costumes that match the kiddos, there are plenty of options on shopDisney including the Minnie Mouse Costume Collection for Kids for $56… ©Disney …and the Mickey Mouse Glow-In-The-Dark Costume for Kids for $31! ©Disney If you want to transform your pet into an intergalactic genetic experiment, there’s the Stitch Costume for Pets! This is a cute one, especially if you do a Lilo & Stitch-themed outfit with your pup. (Hey, Lilo DID think Stitch was a dog at first!) ©Disney This one is $24.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Shop the Stitch Costume for Pets If you want to match with your little alien, you can check out the Lilo & Stitch Family Set! ©Disney If you’ve ever wanted to see your dog in a blond wig, the Tinker Bell Pet Costume is your chance! ©Disney This unusual costume (seriously, we’re HERE for dog-wigs!) is available for $24.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Shop the Tinker Bell Pet Costume The Peter Pan Family Costume Collection is the perfect way to match your furry fairy’s look! ©Disney For the Star Wars fans out there, The Child Pet Costume By Rubie’s is a perfect choice. This costume even comes with Baby Yoda’s food of choice: delicious frogs! ©Disney You can grab this one for $29.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Shop The Child Pet Costume By Rubie’s If everyone in the family wants to join in on the intergalactic fun, there’s also the Star Wars Family Costume Collection! ©Disney The Vampire Teddy Pet Costume by Rubie’s is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to get extra spooky! This cute costume transforms your dog into one of the evil toys from The Nightmare Before Christmas. IYKYK! ©Disney You can get this one for $22.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Shop the Vampire Teddy Pet Costume by Rubie’s If you have a little one that wants to match your ghastly pet, there’s the Zero Light-Up for Toddlers by Disguise! You can get it for $32.99! ©Disney If you want your dog to be two characters in one, there’s the Abu Pet Costume! This one features both Abu and the Magic Carpet from Aladdin. ©Disney You can get this one for $24.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Shop the Abu Pet Costume To match your little flying carpet, you get your kiddo the Jasmine Costume Collection for Kids! ©Disney Last (but certainly not least) is the Dopey Pet Costume By Rubie’s, a costume that turns your pet into an adorable dwarf! ©Disney This one will set you back $26.99 on shopDisney. Click Here to Shop Dopey Pet Costume By Rubie’s You can pair this pet costume with Snow White Deluxe Costume for Kids, available for a price of $99.99… ©Disney …Grumpy Costume Accessory Set for Adults, available for $24.99… ©Disney …and the Evil Queen Deluxe Costume for Adults by Disguise for $69.99 on shopDisney! ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About shopDisney’s big costume sale! 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 What do you think about these pooch-perfect costumes? Let us know in the comments! The post PSA: Dogs Love Halloween, Too. Get Them a Disney Costume This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article