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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is in full swing! Happy 50th, Disney World! The party lasts all the way through April of 2023, which means your upcoming Disney World vacation will be filled with special entertainment, food, and more. If your trip is right around the corner, we’re going to catch you up on the latest park hour and Park Pass Reservation availability! Disney World Park Hours the Week of October 17th Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8:30PM on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday — the same days that Disney After Hours Boo Bash takes place, from 9PM-12AM. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM on Monday and Saturday. On Wednesday and Thursday, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM, with the park remaining open for two additional hours on Wednesday for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. Magic Kingdom park hours the week of October 17th © Disney EPCOT will be open from 10AM-10PM daily, and the park will remain open for two additional hours on Monday for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival continues next week, with daily hours of 11AM-10PM. EPCOT park hours the week of October 17th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open next week from 9AM-9PM daily. Hollywood Studios park hours the week of October 17th © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM Sunday through Tuesday, and 8AM-8PM Wednesday through Saturday. Animal Kingdom park hours the week of October 17th © Disney As a reminder, Disney Genie and Genie+ will launch on Tuesday, October 19th! Be sure to read up on all of the need-to-know information regarding Disney Genie and Genie+, including dining hacks, what each service can and can’t do, and all of the attractions you’ll need to pay extra for. Click here to see which attractions will be included when you purchase Genie+ Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of October 17th Select Resort Hotels Let’s take a look now at the latest Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th. Starting with guests staying at Select Resort Hotels, all four theme parks have Park Pass Reservation availability every day next week! Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels the week of October 17th as of October 14th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Guests with Theme Park Tickets also currently have full Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets the week of October 17th as of October 14th © Disney Annual Passholders Finally, Annual Passholders currently have full Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th! Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 17th as of October 14th © Disney While all guests have full Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 17th, that could change at any moment! Be sure to follow along for the latest Disney World news and updates, including all of the current park hour and Park Pass Reservation information. 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 going to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post How Busy Will Disney World Be On the First Week of Genie+? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 50th Anniversary of Disney World has arrived and it’s time to celebrate! Happy 50th! Many Disney fans are making their way over to Disney World to celebrate the big milestone. But, what if you could make your way to Disney World for FREE?! You and 50(!!) members of your family might just be able to do that if you win a special sweepstakes. Visit Orlando is offering a free trip to Disney World with a special sweepstakes that’s all about reuniting families to celebrate missed milestones and celebrations! Main Street Railroad Station The sweepstakes is free to enter! All you have to do is fill in your information and explain in 250 words or less what missed milestones you would be celebrating on this free trip to Disney World and why you and your family need a Magical Gathering. You’ll also have to submit a family photo. Happy 50th Anniversary! Winners will receive a 4 day, 3 nights stay at a Disney World resort hotel for a trip set to take place on March 4th through the 7th. The grand prize also includes park tickets, round-trip Spirit Airlines flights, and two private catered events curated by a Disney Event Planner! And the best part? You won’t be traveling alone. You could win a trip that would allow you to bring up to 49 family members and/or friends with you on the trip (for a total of up to 50 guests)! Tree of Life With 50th Banner Applications need to be submitted by November 29th, 2021. Click Here to Enter the “Most Magical Gathering” Sweepstakes! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to See Another Reason You Should Always Look UP in Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this sweepstakes? Let us know in the comments! The post Win a FREE Trip For 50(!!) People to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the newest restaurants in Disney World is Steakhouse 71, located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Steakhouse 71 The restaurant’s theme is a nod to Disney World’s opening in 1971, and the decorations, artwork, and furniture reflect that time period in an upscale but nostalgic way. We’ve eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Steakhouse 71 now, plus we visited the lounge to try some bites and drinks there. So when is the BEST time to eat at this new spot? We’ll break it down for ya here. The best time to visit Steakhouse 71 is…anytime at all. HA! You hungry? It’s a good time to visit. But in all seriousness, we genuinely enjoyed all of the meals we had at this restaurant, and we think you’ll love it no matter when you visit. That said, we actually do have some preferences here, and we’ll talk about our favorite time to go. Check-in Desk Reservations for the steakhouse are in high demand (since it’s new, super close to Magic Kingdom, and also…delicious), so we recommend grabbing them for whenever you can. Remember that you can book reservations 60 days before your trip to Disney World. If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you can get reservations for the whole trip 60 days out from the first day. Otherwise, you can get the reservations 60 days before each day. Steakhouse 71 Dining Room We loved the food at all the different meals we had here, BUT if you’re trying to decide between a couple of different time options, here are our thought for when you should head in to eat at Steakhouse 71. We’re going to look at the best times for both when you do have a reservation and when you don’t. With a Reservation If you want to guarantee your spot at breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Steakhouse 71 restaurant, you’ll need a reservation. The Steakhouse 71 Lounge is the only spot where you can grab a bite or drink without a reservation at this time. Steakhouse 71 Lounge Area If you are grabbing that reservation, we recommend trying for lunch. Although we loved breakfast and dinner as well, we think lunch is the best time because it’s a great time to get a restful mid-day meal, the atmosphere is a little more casual, and the menu is still fabulous. Lunch at Steakhouse 71 Since Steakhouse 71 is inside the Contemporary Resort, it’s a quick walk from the Magic Kingdom. So if you’re spending the day in the shadow of the Cinderella Castle, you can pop over for a delicious lunch at this restaurant. That way, you’ll have a chance to sit down inside with the air conditioning. Delicious food AND air conditioning? Yes please. It’s also true that there aren’t a ton of great options for sit-down meals in Magic Kingdom, so why not take a break partway through the day to get some high-quality food? If you’re going for lunch, you can rest up and then head back into the Magic Kingdom to enjoy more time there. Walking Down Main Street, U.S.A. Dinner and breakfast aren’t quite as convenient if it’s a park day. Breakfast reservations could cause you to miss rope-drop/park opening (9AM at Magic Kingdom most days), which means it might be harder to get on some of the popular rides (but, if this is what you’re after, is IS doable!). If you’re there for dinner, you won’t have as much time afterward to be in the park and might miss the fireworks. Nighttime in Magic Kingdom So although all the meals we had were good, we think the timing of a mid-day lunch is ideal for Steakhouse 71. It’s a totally different atmosphere in here for lunch We also liked the more casual atmosphere during lunchtime. If you’ve got kids with you on your Disney trip, we think you’ll appreciate that too. Kids are welcome any time in Steakhouse 71, but it just feels a little more stuffy at dinner time since it’s an upscale steakhouse. Dinner Atmosphere The lunch is more chill and informal, both in terms of the mood and the food options, which is ideal when traveling with youngin’s. If there’s a balloon…it’s not too fancy To add to the benefits, the lunch menu here is still absolutely delicious. There aren’t as many options for steak as there are on the dinner menu, but you can still get the Salisbury Steak for $22 or the Steak “Frites” for $26. Steak “Frites” Some of our favorites at lunch time were actually the Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger for $20 (a burger at a steakhouse, you ask in indignation? Trust us. This one’s worth it.), the French Onion Soup appetizer for $10, and the Vegetable Wellington for $26. French Onion Soup One of our favorite appetizers (that’s also available during both lunch and dinner) is the Bacon & Eggs for $15, which was a signature at the Wave restaurant that Steakhouse 71 replaced. Bacon & Eggs Also, we feel like we can’t write about Steakhouse 71 without mentioning the 15-LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE. Don’t worry — it’s available for both lunch and dinner for $11. Lotta layers! An added benefit of going during lunchtime is that it’s a little easier to get a reservation (especially during weekdays). We looked at reservations for both lunch and dinner for the near future, and we were able to find some for lunch times, but none for dinner. ©Disney For two weeks from writing (October 27th), there were 2 times open for lunch reservations, and no times for dinner. For December 1st, 2021, there were three options for lunch and none for dinner. We checked some dates in between, and there were consistently no available times for dinner, but we did see several lunch openings. ©Disney So if you’re a little late to the reservation game (closer than 60 days out from your trip), dinner might not be an option, but we bet you could get a lunch time ressie! Check Out Our Full Lunch Review of Steakhouse 71 Here Without a Reservation So what if you tried and tried, but couldn’t get a reservation? Or if you don’t want to schedule a full meal in the day but still want to try out this new spot? Never fear! You can still visit the Steakhouse 71 Lounge without any ressies at all. Steakhouse 71 Lounge At the lounge, you’ll sit at the bar or the seating area and get a separate lounge menu with specialty cocktails, other drinks, and a few “Lounge Bites.” Lounge Chairs Some of those bites are more like appetizers (such as the Steakhouse 71 Onion Rings for $9), but others could easily be a full meal, like the Stack Burger for $20 (No, we will not stop singing the praises of that burger. Thank you for asking.)… We’re tearing up with how beautiful that cheese is …or the PB&J Wings for $14. PLUS you can get the famous Bacon & Eggs here as well! Why are Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings even a thing? If you’re in the mood for some drinks, we really enjoyed the Fig Manhattan for $16 and the Cocoa Boulevardier for $17. Fig Manhattan The best time to visit the Lounge is any time that’s NOT a normal meal time. We’d recommend trying an early dinner, around 4 or 5 for the best chance of low crowds. Steakhouse 71 Lounge Area Pro tip: the mac ‘n’ cheese at the Lounge was — in our humble opinion — better than the one we got during dinner at Steakhouse 71. So really, what else do you need to know? Really good drinks and mac and cheese. Make it happen for yourself. Click Here For Our Full Review of the Steakhouse 71 Lounge But Are We Mad About Breakfast and Dinner? Absolutely not. Honestly, breakfast at Steakhouse 71 didn’t knock our socks off by any means, but it was still really tasty and much more affordable than some sit-down breakfasts in Disney World (we’re looking at you, character meals). Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 You can get some delicious dishes like Walt’s Prime Rib Hash for $17, which isn’t available for lunch or dinner. You’ll get plenty of food at great prices (most entrees are under $21), but it’s probably not going to be the most amazing breakfast experience you’ve ever had. Click Here for Our Full Breakfast Review at Steakhouse 71 Dinner, on the other hand, was a much closer option to lunch. It was a little more formal, and some entrees were more expensive than the lunch menu (which made sense because there was a lot more steak and pricier foods there), but we LOVED our dinner at Steakhouse 71. That’s a good looking plate! We had some very tasty steak (12-oz Roasted Prime Rib & Classic Yorkshire Pudding for $38) that was seriously on-par with other great Disney steaks like Le Cellier. And you can get order a la carte sauces on the side, which is obviously amazing. We love us a good dipping sauce option, but SEVEN? We thought was really delicious and fun! Sauce flight! We just had to choose lunch over dinner because of the advantage of a mid-day meal in the air conditioning during a long park day. But if you want a fun date night meal or a fancier dinner, Steakhouse 71 is definitely not going to disappoint. Read Our Full Dinner Review for Steakhouse 71 Here Looking at all the factors, we think the best time for a Steakhouse 71 meal is either during lunch (with reservations) or for an early dinner at the Lounge (without reservations). But we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences — let us know in the comments if you’ve been and what you thought! Steakhouse 71 Decor Keep following DFB for more news and tips before your Disney World trip. Click Here to Check Out Another New Restaurant in Disney World Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to visit Steakhouse 71 soon? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN You Should Eat at Disney World's Steakhouse 71 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After over a year, Disney Cruise Line is sailing again. The Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, and Disney Fantasy have once more taken to the open seas. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship Guests going on cruises, though, will notice that some things have changed onboard due to the global health crisis, including updates that have been made to dining and character experiences. Now, a new policy change has been made when it comes to unvaccinated children. According to Disney Cruise Line’s current policy, all guests 12 and over must show proof of vaccination before setting sail on one of its ships. Guests must also take a COVID-19 test upon embarkation. Guests 11 years old and under are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the vaccine has not yet been approved for them. But, guests ages 11 and under must take a pre-trip COVID-19 test, as well as a test upon embarkation. Now, Disney has updated its rules for unvaccinated children when it comes to disembarking at ports of call. Disney Cruise Line Atrium According to new language on the Disney Cruise Line website, guests who are fully vaccinated can disembark the ship while in a port of call without needing to purchase a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure. Guests with unvaccinated children who wish to disembark the ship at a port of call, however, will have to buy a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure. ©Disney Disney Cruise Line Port Adventures are shore excursions that have specifically been selected by Disney Cruise Line. They can be reserved online or through the Disney Cruise Line navigator app before setting sail, or you can chat with a Cast Member through the app or in person once on the cruise to arrange a Port Adventure. Keep in mind that cruise line policies can change often. Be sure to check on the Disney Cruise Line website for the latest updates ahead of your cruise. We’ll also be on the lookout for any changes and we’ll let you know what we find. Amazon Wants to Give You a FREE Cruise On the Disney Wish! Learn More Here! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe The post Disney Cruise Line Updates Policy For Unvaccinated Children first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know if you’re like us, but we love hunting down Hidden Mickeys! And well, we look for Hidden Mickeys everywhere (and not just at Disney Parks, because, well, maybe we’re obsessed!). It’s a Hidden Mickey! So we get super excited anytime we spot a new one. And lately, we’ve seen some pretty cool Hidden Mickeys, including on ice cream cones (no, really!!!), on small areas on rides, on tires, in drawings, and more! It’s just so much fun doing our own scavenger hunt as we look for these tiny, yet incredible, details that Imagineers have added to Disney World. Our latest Hidden Mickey can only be seen from the SKY! And although we’ve spent countless hours (days, even) hunting down Hidden Mickeys at Disney World, we also look for them outside of the parks — because, well, we can see them everywhere. But sometimes, you can’t see them unless you can look at them from far up above, like this Mickey on the lawn of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Hidden Mickey on the lawn at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Over on Google Maps, look at Disney World in the satellite view and you might spot a Hidden Mickey! It’s located about 20 miles from Disney World (for reference, Magic Kingdom is in the right corner of this screenshot). Do you see it? Do you see it? ©Google Let’s zoom in a little bit… and… VOILA! There it is! Disney World has solar panel fields shaped like Mickeys. And we’ve seen a lot of landscaping details with Mickeys, like the one at the Contemporary above. This doesn’t LOOK like a solar panel field, though, or some landscaping. MICKEY! ©Google According to Attractions Magazine, this is a Mickey Forest! The land used to be orange groves, but the orange trees died during the frosts in the 1980s, and the land remained undeveloped after that. So in 1992, some Cast Members got together and planted new trees there in the shape of a giant Mickey! According to Orlando Sentinel, over 60,000 pine seedlings just inches high were planted in the area! It’s a forest! ©Google You can also spot this Hidden Mickey on flights departing Orlando International Airport, so be sure to look out the window the next time you fly back home from a Disney World trip if your plane heads in just the right direction. The Hidden Mickey Forest is currently located in fenced private property, so the best way to see it is from an airplane (or on Google Maps). You can actually find it by searching Mickey Mouse Forest on google! And if we spot any other Hidden Mickeys, we’ll be sure to let you know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen this Hidden Mickey before? Let us know in the comments! The post We Bet You Haven't Seen THIS Hidden Mickey Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland’s new Magic Key system recently replaced the previous annual pass system, giving guests four different types of passes to choose from. Hello, Disneyland! With the end of 2021 coming faster than you expect, the Park Pass availability calendar for Magic Key holders of various types is starting to fill up! If you were planning on using your Magic Key pass between now and January to visit Disneyland’s theme parks and haven’t booked a park pass reservation yet, you’ll want to act quickly. Dream Key For Dream Key holders, it looks like Park Passes for the remainder of October are completely unavailable, and there are only a few weekdays left in November and December! ©Disney Dream Key Access Calendar New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are also full at the moment, but both parks are open and available starting on January 2nd. Believe Key The Believe Key pass comes with a few blockout dates built into it, as noted with a slash on the calendar. But, aside from the dates that are blocked out for the pass, many dates have now filled up. In terms of what’s open, it looks like there is still availability in both parks some weekdays in November and December, but they’re filling up. ©Disney Believe Key Access Calendar Believe Key pass holders, however, can visit both Disneyland parks in 2022 starting on January 3rd. Enchant Key The calendar for the Enchant Key looks pretty similar to the Believe Key. In December, there are only 2 days where Disneyland park is still available for Park Pass reservations, though there are more days available at Disney California Adventure Park. ©Disney Enchant Key Access Calendar Enchant Key passholders can visit both Disneyland Resort theme parks in 2022 starting on January 7th. Imagine Key Finally, let’s check in on the Imagine Key park pass availability. There are still some dates left to visit both parks this year, but the calendar will likely fill up as we get closer to December. ©Disney Imagine Key Access Calendar Planning a trip in 2022? The Imagine Key shows availability starting on January 10th. This is just what we saw during a recent check of the Disneyland Magic Key Park Pass calendar. But, things are subject to change. Some of the availability was actually changing as we wrote this post, so it’s a good idea to keep checking back to see if/how Park Pass availability may change in the future. California Adventure in Disneyland Also, keep in mind that the Park Pass calendar is different for those who are NOT Magic Key Pass holders and instead have 1-park-per-day tickets or park hopper tickets. So, if that’s the category you fall into, you’ll want to check those calendars. It looks like quite a few days are filling up for all four Magic Key passes, so make sure to book your reservations as soon as you can to secure a spot in the parks. With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s a lot to look forward to in Disneyland. In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney updates and news! In “Things We Never Thought We’d Say” of the Day: ZOMBIE CAPTAIN AMERICA is Coming to a Disney Park! 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 Do you have a visit to Disneyland planned? Let us know in the comments! The post UPDATE on Magic Key Park Pass Availability for Disneyland in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen a LOT of 50th Anniversary merchandise released recently — from ears to shirts and everything in between! So many to choose from! The popular accessories brand Dooney & Bourke, known for their fabulous Disney-inspired bags and wallets, also recently released a 50th Anniversary collection. Previously, we had shared that some of these bags were actually CHEAPER when purchased in Disney World when compared to the prices online. But, now it looks like things have changed! There are three new purses in the Dooney and Bourke 50th Anniversary collection: a satchel, a crossbody bag, and a tote bag. 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke collection As we noted above, we had previously noticed that there was a price difference between some of the purses online vs. in-store, with a few items costing more on shopDisney. Now, however, the prices of the purses in Disney World match the (higher) cost of the bags we saw on shopDisney. Crossbody bag The crossbody bag was previously $198 in the parks (versus $248 online), but now the price has increased to $248 in the parks. They stuck a new price tag over the old one! Both the satchel, which is $298, and the tote, which is $268, stayed the same price. Those prices were previously the same online and in Disney World, and there’s been no change there. Dooney and Bourke Tote You can typically find these bags at Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom, the Creations Shop in EPCOT, and Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The bags also used to be available online, but currently all 3 are sold out. Be sure to check back and see if they’re eventually restocked. Dooney and Bourke Satchel Oh well, the “sale” was nice while it lasted! In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney park updates and news. Feeling Lucky? Disney is Having an Online Halloween MYSTERY Sale! Click here to learn more! 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 purchase a 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke bag? Let us know in the comments! The post One 50th Anniversary Item Just Got MORE Expensive in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disney, it’s all about the details! From Hidden Mickeys to all sorts of secret additions, Disney puts a lot of work into making the best experience possible. There’s a HIDDEN Mickey in there! Recently, we noticed some details at a Disney World shop that are sure to rock your world! (Pardon the pun) Over at Rock Around the Shop by Rock n Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed some pretty cool details around the store (and above it!). Rock Around the Shop At first, you’ll notice some of the obvious details: there were guitars and other instruments on display… Rockin’! …and drums being used as baskets for merch! We love the drums as merchandise buckets! And then…look up! There are guitars on the ceiling! We counted about 11 guitars on display in the store, including the ones on the ceiling. Do you see the guitars? Looking around the store, you could spot other immersive details, like cases for band equipment! There’s gear all over the place! Of course, you can still find all the classic Rock n Roller Coaster, from drumsticks… The drumsticks! …to nameplates… Nameplates! …to band outfits and merch! Rock n Rollercoaster merch! Of course, there are plenty of guitar picks too (displayed on a vinyl record!). Picks! If Rock n Roller Coaster swag isn’t your jam, there’s also plenty of Disney merch at the shop of course! Disney merchandise! Rock Around the Shop is a great place to cool down and enjoy a spacious shopping atmosphere with some fun details, especially after a thrilling ride on Rock n Roller Coaster! (Or if you decided to you did NOT want to ride, guests exit the ride through here, so it’s a great spot to browse while you wait for your party!) Rock Around the Shop It’s a super subtle detail, but we love the thought that went into everything in Disney World, even an unassuming gift shop! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See Why You’ll Be Able to Watch Harmonious in EPCOT BEFORE Its Official Debut Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about Rock Around the Shop? Let us know in the comments! The post Another Reason You Should Always Look UP in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We really missed the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom when it was closed for refurbishment. Main Street Confectionery is our happy place But now that it has reopened, we’ve been able to check out its new look, new treats, and new customizable popcorn option! There are also some great details outside and throughout the space, telling a bit more about the spot’s backstory. There’s so much to see in the Confectionery, and recently we discovered a secret detail you may have totally missed! Inside the store, we found a display that shows the original packaging of some of our favorite candies, including Twix, Skittles, M&M’S, and more! The display also reveals some historical details about the original versions of each candy. Candy history on display! Did you know that the first M&M’S only came in five colors? They were brown, yellow, green, red, and violet. Today there are more than 24 hues! M&M’S Think you know all there is to know about Snickers? Well, did you realize that these candy bars were named after a horse? It was actually the Mars family’s favorite horse from their Tennessee farm! Snickers In more fun facts, the name of Twix actually comes from combining the words “twin” and “biscuits.” Twix Ever thought baking cookies took long? Well, did you know it actually takes nearly eight hours to make Skittles?! Skittles And while you might have thought that the Milky Way was named after our galaxy, it actually it named for its flavor inspiration — a malted milkshake. Milky Way When it comes to the 3 Musketeers, you might not have known that it was originally introduced as a trio of smaller bars with different flavors! 3 Musketeers How cool, right? That’s the beauty of Disney World — there are so many fun details to spot everywhere. Be sure to look for these details the next time you pop into the Main Street Confectionery (we know, it’s hard to think of anything but the treats when that wonderful smell first hits you when you walk in!). Stay tuned to DFB for all 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. Have you seen the newly-refurbished Main Street Confectionery yet? What do you think? Let us know in the comments! The post Have YOU Seen These Hidden Details in Disney World's Main Street Confectionery? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a Disney World trip has always been a lot of work…but planning a Disney World trip in 2021? Well, that’s a whole other can of worms. Welcome to the most magical place on earth (kind of!) Yes, your Disney vacation will likely still be filled with great memories and pixie dust (it is the most magical place on earth after all), but there are a few NEW problems that you may encounter when planning (and during!) your trip nowadays. Park Pass Reservations Booking Up When Disney World reopened last year, they implemented a new Park Pass Reservation system to help manage capacity limits for the parks. So, now guests not only need to purchase their theme park tickets, but they also need to make a reservation for the park that they want to visit first each day of their trip. But, with limited capacity continuing and higher demand from travelers, securing the parks that you want can be a challenge. July 2021 Park Pass Availability one month out Since early this year, we’ve seen park pass availability booking up months in advance for busier dates and that has only continued into the fall and winter (and even 2022!). In fact, the date that the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary kicked off this year (October 1st) wasinitially booked up more than THREE MONTHS in advance for both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. ©Disney And, the trend is only continuing with theme park availability during the holiday season already filling up… ©Disney …and even some dates in APRIL 2022 are completely booked for select parks! ©Disney Now, Disney has shared that they are gradually increasing capacity numbers in the parks, so we are starting to see some availability added to these dates — you just have to be on your A-game to secure your spot. How to Fix It So, how do you get lucky enough to secure the park passes you want for each day of your trip? Well, the best way is to plan early and book your park passes as soon as you purchase your tickets. Park passes seem to have the most availability about 2 months out or further, but very popular days of the year (like holidays and big events) are booking up VERY far in advance. So, when you know what day you want to visit, it’s best to just go ahead and book. EPCOT And, if you’re still unable to get the exact park passes that you want, there’s still a chance! Here at DFB, we keep a close eye on the park pass availability calendar and post updates to our website, social channels, and newsletter, so be sure to follow us and subscribe so that you get the latest updates directly to your phone. Changes and increased availability happens all the time, so what looks booked solid one minute could have tons of availability later! We have seen Disney releasing more park pass availability recently, so keeping a close eye on that calendar and acting fast will be your best bet to get the reservation you want! Learn More About the Disney World Park Pass Reservation System HERE! Hotel Reservations Booking Up Similar to the theme parks, it can be pretty hard to find a reservation for the hotel you want to book during your stay nowadays. In fact, we’re seeing some hotels book up months in advance as well. Disney’s Beach Club What exactly is causing this? Well, when Disney first began reopening their hotels, they shared that they would be limiting capacity initially and they haven’t shared an update since. So, capacity limits could still be in effect meaning that there are fewer beds for all the heads. Plus, some hotels still have yet to reopen in Disney World, meaning there are fewer options for guests right now. How to Fix It The best way to plan ahead for this new woe is to have backup hotel options, book your stay early, and check out non-Disney hotels or AirBnBs that are still close to the parks if you need more options. Swan and Dolphin We’re also finding that more availability opens up at the hotels as the date gets closer, though there’s no guarantee that your first choice hotel will have last-minute availability. But, if you’re dead set on one specific hotel, having flexible dates for your vacation will likely give you more hotel options. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa And, if you’ve never done a split-stay during your trip (meaning splitting your hotel reservation across multiple hotels over the course of your trip), this could be a great time to try it! Booking for fewer nights may open up more availability, so try staying at one hotel for a couple of nights, then hopping to another for the rest of your vacation. Disney will move your luggage for you and you get to experience two different hotels — win, win! Check Out The Best Disney World Hotels for 2021! Long Lines For Attractions So, you’ve gotten your park pass reservations, secured your hotel, and now…there are a lot of lines to wait through in the parks. FastPass+ has been replaced with TWO new PAID services, and, if you’re not looking to shell out the extra cash for Disney Genie+ and/or Individual Attraction Selections, then you could find yourself waiting in some pretty long lines (especially as park capacity continues to increase). Queues extend far beyond the entrance now Now, we have noticed that the increase in park capacity seems to be balanced out by the reduction of physical distancing, plus the removal of plexiglass on rides and the fact that Disney is loading more people into them at a time. . Lines for most attractions extend well beyond the queue even if they’re “short” But, that being said, many of the lines still extend way past the actual queue at busier times so you’ll possibly have a hard time figuring out which line is for what. And, with the re-introduction of the ability to “skip the line,” the standby line will likely move a bit slower. How to Fix It Now, the easiest fix for bypassing the long waits is to opt to purchase Disney Genie+ (which is $15 per person, per day) and max out your Individual Attraction Selections (of which pricing varies). So the “solution” here is really…spend more money. But, even without paying for the new Lightning Lanes (AKA the old FastPass lanes), there are still some ways to beat the lines in the parks! Toy Story Mania Recently, Disney introduced the new Early Theme Park Entry for all Disney World Hotel guests (and even some other surrounding hotels), giving them an additional 30 minutes in every park, every morning throughout their stay. So if you’re an early riser and can get to the parks bright and early, you’ll likely be able to tackle a few popular rides before the park actually opens. The castle is so pretty in the morning too! Once the park opens, however, the lines for those popular rides will be well established, so instead, try to ride some of the lesser-talked-about attractions. These rides are still a whole lot of fun and they tend to have lines that are about 30-minutes or less throughout the day. Find the rides that don’t normally have too long of a wait! Plus, you’ll want to be sure that you’ve got the My Disney Experience app installed on your phone! You’ll have all the wait times at your fingertips AND Disney’s new forecasted wait times, so you can monitor which lines are too long to wait in without having to walk across the park to check and see which lines you should head to right away because the line is so short. ©Disney And, if you’re willing to pay a little extra to stay at Disney World Deluxe Resorts or Deluxe Villas, you can also take advantage of Extended Evening Hours at select Disney Parks. Just keep in mind that only select attractions remain open for the additional 2-hours. Click Here to Learn More About the NEW Services Replacing FastPass+ in Disney World! Long Mobile Order Waits And, rides aren’t the only things that have long waits for in Disney World anymore — you could end up waiting a long time for your food too! Disney has been using Mobile Order at most Quick Service restaurants throughout the parks and hotels, and if you’re hoping to eat at a popular restaurant for lunch or dinner, then you’ll want to make your order WAY in advance. Mobile Order at The Mara There can be lots of people ordering their meal all at once, so the “pick up now” option may not be available when you’re stomach is growling at 12PM. In fact, we’ve even seen some smaller restaurants, like Woody’s Lunch Box, have their pick-up window times booked up for the rest of the day about an hour after the park opens. What can we say — people really love them some Totchos! (Honestly, same.) How to Fix It So, as much as it may be difficult to decide exactly what you want to eat for lunch or dinner at 9AM or sooner, making your orders early in the day can save you a lot of trouble later in the day. There’s really nothing like having a hangry family member with ya when the next pick-up window isn’t for another hour or so — IYKYK. When you’re hungry you want food STAT. Order ahead to save some time on your wait at Flame Tree But, if you happen to forget to order early or you can’t decide what you want to eat so far in advance, you can opt to visit the smaller kiosks and snack carts that don’t offer mobile order around the parks. There are a lot of places that still offer some substantial options, but are considered “snack” locations instead. We’re always talking about the Disney snacks that are large enough to be a meal, and this is the time to leverage those! Pretzels and popcorn can often hold you over to your next meal And, you can also consider one of the lounges around the parks that offer casual drinks and dining options. You’ll often find more appetizer bites here, but if you order enough, that will also fill up your family! Plus, these locations operate on a walk-up basis, and you can join the waiting list from the My Disney Experience app when you get into the park, so they can be a bit easier to get into. If Disney World Wants Mobile Order to REALLY Catch On, They Need to Do THIS! Limited Dining Options at Night Another dining problem we’re seeing in Disney World is limited options for those who like to have a late-night bite. Though the parks are staying open later, we’ve found that many of the dining locations are actually closing MUCH earlier than that. So, you might find yourself hunting for a snack with no options to be found. Lots of restaurants are actually closing EARLY Plus, room service is also suspended in most hotels right now, so that isn’t even an option anymore. So, what are you to do when it’s late and you’re itching for some food? How to Fix It Well, Disney recently began allowing Door Dash and Uber Eats to deliver food to the hotels, so you can order from a variety of local restaurants (including some Disney Springs ones) and have it delivered to you! Just keep in mind that you will need to meet the delivery service in the lobby instead of having it delivered directly to your room. Stash a Fruit and Cheese Plate for when you’re hungry at night And, if you want to avoid the delivery charge, you can pick up a cheese plate and some snacks to stash in your room or fridge in case you get back to the hotel and you’re starving. Or, you can even pack some snacks to bring with you from home to save even more money on food. If you want to venture out, more spots are beginning to stay open a bit later into the wee hours, but it can be hard to pin down where! We made a list of every spot open past 10PM in Disney World in the hopes that no one goes to bed hangry in Disney World. Find Out More Disney World Problems You Probably Didn’t Plan For Here! Transportation Delays With more people in the parks, there are more people trying to get to and from them so you’re wait to get on transportation may be a bit longer than normal. We’ve seen the longest lines for Disney’s newest transportation option (the Disney Skyliner) when going to or from the parks at open or close. But, what’s the cause of the hold-up? Well, Disney is generally loading one party per gondola most of the time, though during busy times you might be asked to sit with others. Disney Skyliner And, while Disney buses are no longer operating with limited capacity, it still might be a few buses before you get one if you’re traveling during a busy time of day. It can take around 20 minutes for a new bus to roll through the stop, so depending on how many people are waiting to get on, you might be waiting a little while. Disney Buses And, Disney’s Minnie Vans aren’t even an option (as they are currently suspended), and finding a Lyft or Uber can be harder right now because of a driver shortage over the past year due to COVID-19. So, though you have a lot of different transportation options at your fingertips in Disney World, right now it seems like you can’t win when it comes to transportation actually saving you time. How to Fix It So, if you’re committed to using Disney transportation, give yourself some extra time to get from here to there. Currently, Disney is recommending that guests plan at least an extra 1.5 hours into their travel schedule to make it around from A to B. Bringing your own car can help you manage the time it takes to get from place to place As for the Disney Skyliner, we’ve found that the best way to skip the early morning and late-night rush is to get to the Skyliner before it opens (about 30 minutes before parks open) or try to travel during times most people aren’t headed to and from the parks. Getting to the station early in the morning means less waiting! And, if you’d rather skip the Disney transportation altogether, you can bring your own car or rent one on Disney property, at the airport, or any other car rental location. Just keep in mind that Disney does charge an extra cost per night to park your car at the Disney World hotels and charges daily theme park parking, if you’re staying off property. Click Here for the ULTIMATE GUIDE To Disney World Transportation After Reopening! Virtual Queue Woes Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may not have a virtual queue anymore, but one of the newest attractions that guests hope to ride during their vacation is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT. And, hey, we get it — the ride is awesome! But, because it uses a virtual queue, it can be pretty hard to get a spot in the line (AKA a boarding group). You still need to be on your A-game and come prepared with all the tips and tricks to get yourself the chance to ride this immersive attraction during your day in EPCOT. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure But, right now, it can be a lot of work to even have a chance at putting your name into the virtual queue as you need to plan your Park Pass Reservations to be at EPCOT on the day you’re hoping to try to ride. AND you need lightning-fast fingers to click in My Disney Experience juuuust at the right time to get it. And, even though park hopping is back, it doesn’t start until 2PM, after the second boarding group distribution time at 1PM, so you’re out of luck if you don’t have a park pass reservation. Plus, while most Disney-goers have become used to the idea of having to compete for a spot in the virtual queue for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, there are more virtual lines popping up around Disney that you may not expect. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure In fact, there’s often a long virtual queue for a COOKIE in Disney Springs at Gideon’s Bakehouse. So, if you want to try any of the half-pound cookies, cakes, or coffees, then you either need to head to Disney Springs early in the morning or be OK with staying at Disney Springs for hours. Gideon’s Line So, you really never know where you might find a virtual queue in Disney World anymore. How to Fix It Though it is hard to avoid a virtual queue for merchandise or food, Remy’s actually has a pretty simple solution: Genie+. When Genie+ is live, Remy’s will shift to being a paid attraction guests can opt to wait in mine to experience or pay to ensure a spot in line. Pricing for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be between $9-11 per person. So once again the solution involves shelling out some cash. But if you want to avoid long lines on this new attraction, this is your new best bet. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Entrance And, when it comes to securing the coveted cookies in Disney Springs (which is important, we know!), we’ve found it easiest to get a spot in line quick when heading to the shop right when it opens in the morning. Or, you can book a dining reservation for a restaurant in Disney Springs and join the virtual queue right before you go to sit down for your meal. By the time that you’re done eating, you might be pretty close to your reservation time! See What Disney’s CEO Has to Say About the Future of Virtual Queues in the Parks Here! Technology Problems Between monitoring wait times, mobile ordering, virtual queues, and now a new MobileMagic alternative ticket option that makes your phone your MagicBand, it’s never been more important to have your phone with you when at Disney World. There are lots of things to scan in Disney World now! But, these things can quickly drain your battery, there can be a glitch in the app, or you can even have issues with the wifi in the parks that cause some troubles when it comes to navigating the parks. How to Fix It So, you’re definitely going to want to be sure that you’ve got a backup charger for your phone with you and have a few other phones in the family linked to your Disney account. Fuel Rods are available at Disney World And, as an extra battery saver, take screenshots of your plans on the My Disney Experience app so that you’re not having to continually activate the wifi and pull them up! Click HERE for Twelve Essentials You NEED in Your Disney World Park Bag! Changes to Health and Safety Measures We’ve already touched on a few health and safety measures that are currently implemented in Disney World (like that limited theme park capacity or Park Passes), but if there’s one thing that’s for sure right now, it’s that things can go from being the same for months to changing overnight without much warning. Disney World Health and Safety Signage For example, Disney had been operating with a mask mandate that required all guests to wear face masks when in the parks except when actively eating or drinking. And, over the summer, Disney quickly changed the policy in response to new CDC guidelines, announcing that the updates would go into place the next day. So, guests who were visiting went from masking up one day to not having to wear a mask outdoors the next. New Signs in Disney World from May 2021 And, on top of that, the mask mandates changed AGAIN just one month later, requiring that all guests (regardless of vaccination status) wear masks when indoors. This is the policy that remains in effect as of this writing, but Disney has still continued to fine-tune the policy, making it difficult for some guests to keep up with exactly where and when they need to wear their masks. Indoor Mask Sign Disney has also reduced (and almost completely eliminated) physical distancing measures and gone back to loading ride vehicles without distance between parties. So, you really don’t know which health and safety measures might be different when you’re visiting from day to day. How to Prepare For It The changes can be a lot to keep up with, but we provide ya with the latest Disney news here at DFB, so subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media will mean that you know the updates right away — even if you’re in the middle of vacation. Mickey Face Mask Plus, Disney also does a pretty good job at posting big changes like mask updates to the My Disney Experience app to remind folks when they’re visiting — especially if the change occurred overnight. Check Out 7 Things that Are Back to Normal in Disney World Here! Overall Uncertainty There’s no doubt that Disney World is still a little far off from being “normal” again, so you still won’t find a lot of the traditional attractions and entertainment options like physical character meet and greets, parades, holiday parties, and live daytime shows. Yes, some of these have come back (or are coming back) in a modified form, but there’s just no way to know when the attractions and shows will return in the way we’re “used to” until Disney shares an update. Main Street, U.S.A. And, with all of these things up in the air, it can be even harder to plan for your Disney trip, which you need to do months in advance if you’re hoping to book your top choice hotel and park passes. How to Fix It Since you may not get much lead time when it comes to learning about new or returning ticketed events, you’ll want to set aside some of the budget (both money and time budget, that is!) for those “just in case” things and be ready to act fast. When these events are announced by Disney it can be VERY hard to get tickets (when required), so you’ll need to hurry if you want to add it on. Pandora — The World of Avatar Overall though, the name of the game is flexibility when it comes to planning your Disney World vacation right now, so coming in with that in mind will make your experience much less stressful. Click HERE for 10 DFB Videos to Help You Plan Your 2021 Walt Disney World Vacation! So, now you’re equipped to hand anything in Disney World…well, almost anything! You can prepare even more for your trip and the new pitfalls that you might encounter by watching our video below! 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: Are you planning a trip to Disney World in 2021? Check Out 5 Hacks to Dominate Disney World in 2021 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. The post 10 Problems You’ll Have To Solve In Disney World RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the 50th Anniversary of Disney World, which means lots of new treats, merch, and more! Happy 50th Anniversary! Today, we spotted a new piece of 50th Anniversary merch that will bring one particular Disney World scent to your home (and no, it isn’t the smell of the water at Pirates of the Caribbean)! If you head over to Bayview Gifts (BVG) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort… BVG at Disney’s Contemporary …you’ll find a new 50th Anniversary candle! But this isn’t just an ordinary candle, it smells exactly like the Contemporary Resort lobby (we literally stood in the lobby of the Contemporary for a smell comparison for science). It’s a beauty! Candles which capture some of those signature Disney scents have been available through third parties for quite some time now. But, now the candle is coming directly from Disney. Candle! You can grab this candle right now for $29.99. When we visited, there were plenty in stock but be sure to check and see if it’s available during your trip. The new candles! We’re adding this to our long list of reasons why you’ll want to carefully consider that merch budget when you go to Disney World (seriously, Disney has been on a roll with merch lately — just look at those new Norway Ears!). Will we see more Disney-scented candles pop up at other resort hotels or in the parks? Disney hasn’t made any announcements on that yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See The New Minnie Skirt That’s All About Italy! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this new candle? What hotel scent would you want to bring home? Let us know in the comments! The post FINALLY! Disney World Created a Candle That'll Make Your House Smell Like a Fan-Favorite Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, we know it’s still Halloween season, but Halloween itself is only a few weeks away which means that the holidays are A LOT CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Disney World has already released a ton of details about what we can expect this holiday season, including loads of new details about EPCOT’s 2021 Festival of the Holidays. So far, we’ve learned all about the food booths, entertainment, activities, and more! But what about merchandise? Well, we’ve got an update for you! Disney World has released a few details about what kind of merchandise this year’s Festival of the Holidays will feature. This year’s items will star a special pair of Disney characters — Olaf and Sven from Frozen! So far, Disney has said the new collection will include the following items: an Adult Sherpa Spirit Jersey, an Adult tee, a Youth tee, a Beanie, a Throw, a Mug, an ornament, a candy dish, a water bottle, a cookie jar, a MagicBand, a Festival logo trading pin, a Disney Vacation Club Member trading pin, an Annual Passholder trading pin, and an Annual Passholder adult pullover hoodie. We also got a tiny peek at some of these items including the Spirit jersey… ©Disney …and the mug! ©Disney Overall, these items appear to have a very blue and white theme, with Olaf and Sven, as well as LOTS of snowflakes, featured throughout. Disney has shared that there will be “holiday treasures” available at Port of Entry, the Creations Shop, and the World Showcase stores, so if you plan on visiting the festival, you’ll have a great opportunity to check off everyone from your holiday shopping list! 2020 Festival of the Holidays We’ll be covering everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, so stay tuned for more! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to the most at this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Merchandise You'll Find at EPCOT's 2021 Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is upon us! Halloween in Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A. is lined with pumpkins, snacks are spooky, and the After Hours Boo Bash is underway, so we can’t think of a better time than to embrace the spirit with a Disney-inspired Halloween cocktail party at home! Halloween season is one of our very favorite times of year at Disney World, and fortunately for us, it’s basically a three-month holiday around here! Two happy Halloween Mickeys While we’re constantly on the lookout for yummy new snacks and merch, we also love to bring the festive fun home with us, and what better way than by mixing up some Disney-inspired Halloween drinks! Sanderson Sisters Potion Drink Halloween season is Hocus Pocus season, and while we EAGERLY await the sequel, we’ll bide our time by mixing up some witchy potions at home! Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Shoutout to the Disney Parks Blog for sharing the recipe for the Sanderson Sisters potion drink, which thankfully does NOT entail putting spells on children or resurrecting zombies or anything with a dead man’s toe! Sanders Sisters Potion Drink ©Disney What you need: 1 package of lime gelatin 1/2 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 quart lemon-lime soda 1/2 quart lemonade Directions: Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and wait for it to dissolve completely. Then add cold water. Transfer to a pitcher and add the lemon-lime soda and lemonade. And voila! Now you can watch Hocus Pocus while sipping along in style! If you’re feeling saucy, feel free to make it boozy with a spirit that pairs well with lemon-lime flavors, like tequila or rum! Underworld Smoothie Channeling the Greek god of the Underworld feels like an apt activity for Halloween…and by that we mean mixing up a Hades-approved smoothie! Hades Magnet Disney shared a recipe for the Underworld Smoothie, which is a great “cocktail” if you’re looking to slurp something healthy and alcohol-free, with two recipes that combine into one! ©Disney Calm Blue Smoothie: 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen blackberries 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup grape, blueberry, or blackberry juice 1 cup ice Angry Red Smoothie: 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup strawberry, cranberry, or beet juice 1 cup ice Instructions: Step One: Combine all the ingredients for the blue smoothie in a blender, and blend until combined. Pour into a measuring cup with a pouring lip and set aside. Step Two: Combine all the ingredients for the red smoothie in a blender, and blend until combined. Step Three: Holding a vessel in each hand, pour half the two smoothies into a drinking glass at the same time, then repeat with a second glass. Enjoy cold. Maleficent Mocktails If you’re looking to cast a non-alcoholic spell on some friends, throw a Halloween party and serve some Maleficent Mocktails! @disneyeats on Instagram Disney shared a booze-free recipe that looks so good, and SO Instagrammable! Complete with chocolate-covered candy orange slices as Maleficent horns! Check out the easy-to-follow recipe video here and prepare to be wowed! GurrTiki Sooooo tiki cocktails may not seem innately Halloween-ish, but they are when they’re made by an Imagineer that actually helped CREATE the Haunted Mansion! Bob Gurr c/o @bobgurrofficial on Instagram Bob Gurr is the legendary Imagineer responsible for creating some of the parks’ most iconic attractions, and though he’s long since retired, he’s become quite the at-home mixologist! In fact, The Walt Disney Family Museum released a recipe for his GurrTiki, and it can be made with or without alcohol! ©The Walt Disney Family Museum Cheers to Bob! And to Halloween! Black Magic Margarita We’ll take any margarita recipe La Cava del Tequila is willing to give us, but ESPECIALLY if it’s designed by Neil Patrick Harris, and ESPECIALLY if it’s got a little “black magic” in it! It’s so beautiful! After the EPCOT bar went live on Instagram to share the recipe they created with Harris, they were so kind as to also release the recipe to the masses, so we can enjoy this spooky-sounding drink at home! The Black Magic Margarita! Ingredients: 1.5 oz. mezcal .5 oz cassis blackberry liqueur 1 oz lime juice 1 oz agave 10-12 blueberries 4 blackberries Mint leaves Directions: Mix all ingredients together in blender. Blend with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and blackberries. Spooky Juice and Franken Fusion Colada Inspired by the Halloween on the High Seas cruises on the Disney Cruise Line, we found a couple other bewitching beverages to sip this Halloween season! Spooooooky The Spooky Juice is a rum-based drink that looks like a straight-up potion with its purple color and creepy-cute lychee garnish! ©Disney Then there’s the Franken Fusion Colada, a ghoulishly colored drink with Piña Colada Mix, Orange Passion Juice, Pumpkin Spiced Puree, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Raspberry Puree. It looks like the perfect drinkable Halloween dessert! Find both recipes here! ©Disney So as you prepare for more Halloween festivities this season, be sure and get into the spirit at home with these spooky, colorful, and fun cocktails inspired by Disney! REVIEW: Fan-Favorite Donuts Just Got a Halloween Makeover in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing to drink at home on Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 Disney Inspired Halloween Cocktails to Make at Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Behold! The great Millennium walk.” Those booming words from the Sage of Time echo in my head more than 20 years after the debut of “Tapestry of Nations” at EPCOT. It is by far my favorite parade ever created for a Disney park, and I spent countless evenings capturing performances on film. Recently, I scanned those negatives and wanted to share some of my favorite memories with you.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/GwU-6ZW6eFsView the full article

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Hey DFB friends! We’re here with some updates from Disneyland Resort. Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland is still celebrating Halloween with some new merchandise and drinks, so let’s get into it! Disneyland Resort Food Updates In Downtown Disney, there are four new Halloween drinks at Uva Bar & Cafe. Uva Bar & Cafe Halloween Drinks The new Halloween cocktails include the Beetlejuice, the Black Cat, the Trick or Treat, and the Vampire Bite. They all cost $15. Uva Drinks They also announced their burger of the month right now which is, appropriately, an Oktoberfest burger! It comes with an all-beef patty served with shredded lettuce, pork Kielbasa, whole grain mustard aioli, crispy sauerkraut, pickles, and a tomato. We also got to try the Bride Churro in Disneyland at the churro cart across from Haunted Mansion for $5.75. It’s a white chocolate churro dusted in vanilla and sugar. This was released originally in 2019 as part of the 60th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion (with a matching Groom Churro!). Bride Churro It is being offered right now as part of their “specialty churros,” which we noticed a small sign on the cart advertising. The Cast Member told us they hope to vary the flavors so be sure to ask what’s on offer on your visit! Construction updates In Downtown Disney, there is a Pelé Soccer store now being built where The Void Star Wars virtual reality spot once was. New Pele Store During our visit, we noticed there was Monorail testing all day in preparation for its reopening on October 15th. Monorail Testing We caught a glimpse of Mickey on the side of the Monorail at the stop above the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage! Hey there, Monorail! And Pixar Pier is currently drained in Disney California Adventure. It looks so strange without water! (Makes Incredicoaster’s launch seem extra scary, huh?) Pixar Pier We’ll keep a close eye on Pixar Pier for more developments. Merchandise Updates World of Disney in Downtown Disney There was a new Children’s Halloween T-Shirt for $26.99 in World of Disney. Halloween T-Shirt There were also Halloween Sweatpants for $44.99. They look like basic gray sweatpants, but when you look closely… Halloween Sweats …you’ll find a grinning Mickey pumpkin hiding on the side! It’s Mickey! With Marvel’s The Eternals premiering on November 5th, there’s a lot of Eternals merchandise appearing in Disneyland, like this new Eternals Jacket (on the right) for $64.99. Eternals Jacket and T-Shirt This Eternals Kids T-Shirt is $19.99. Eternals T-Shirt There’s also a new Eternals Backpack for $39.99. Eternals Backpack There were Fearfully Departed villains pins for $19.99 featuring Maleficent and Diablo… Maleficent …Jafar and Iago… Jafar …Hades, Pain, and Panic… Hades …and Shere Khan with Kaa the snake. Shere Khan There was also a new Vintage-style Tote Bag starring the Fab Five for $39.99. Vintage Tote We saw a new Pete T-Shirt for $36.99… Pete T-Shirt …and a new Clarabelle T-Shirt for $36.99. Clarabelle T-Shirt And these adorable Pluto Socks were $19.99. Pluto Socks Emporium Once we entered Disneyland we found this gray Disneyland 1955 T-Shirt in Emporium for $24.99. Disneyland T-Shirt There are new Disney Plushes that come in a box that looks like kind of a mix between a book and a classic Disney VHS cover. You could get plushes from Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Monsters Inc, Dumbo, and 101 Dalmations for $27.99 each. New Plushes Disney Showcase At Disney Showcase there was a new Black Mickey Mouse T-Shirt for $36.99… Mickey Mouse T-Shirt ..and a Goofy T-Shirt for $36.99. Goofy T-Shirt Clothiers If you like Spirit Jerseys, you might like this new Spirit Jersey set including a zip front Disneyland Spirit Jersey Jacket for $99.99. Spirit Jersey Jacket On the back of the jacket is the iconic Disneyland Resort logo. Spirit Jersey Jacket And you can also get the matching Spirit Jersey Sweatpants for $89.99. Spirit Jersey Sweatpants Five and Dime in Disney California Adventure We found a black Oogie Boogie T-shirt in Five and Dime for $29.99. On the front is a grinning Oogie Boogie… Oogie Boogie T-Shirt …and on the back is the Oogie Boogie Bash logo for 2021, along with silhouettes of villains. Oogie Boogie Bash And the Her Universe Bat and Oogie Boogie Top was $39.99 in Five and Dime and Rushin River Outfitters. It has a sheer bat pattern material overlaying a tank top with Oogie Boogie on the front. Her Universe Oogie Boogie Shirt And that’s all the news from Disneyland Resort! Keep reading DFB for all your Disneyland AND Disney World news! Get a sneak peek at the holiday merchandise coming to Disneyland! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite news from this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Disneyland Resort: A Drained Pixar Pier and a Returning Spooky Churro first appeared on the disney food blog. 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EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion is known for delicious food from spots like Via Napoli, Tutto Italia, and Gelataria Toscana, as well as fun performances from Sergio! EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Today, we’re not looking at food or performances, we’re checking out a new piece of merch! Over at La Bottega Italiana, you’ll find the new Italy Minnie Skirt! This skirt is a burnt mustard color with a belt, light frills on the edges, and a pattern that features Mickey & Minnie Mouse as well as Italian landmarks and phrases. So pretty! You’ll see phrases like Buonasera (“good afternoon”), Tutto Bene (“very good”), and Topolino (“Mickey Mouse”) as well landmarks like the Colosseum! This skirt is available now for $78 at Il Bel Cristallo Pattern details We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See 6 Unexpected Things to Happen in Disney World This Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this new skirt? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: EPCOT's New Minnie Skirt Is All About Italy! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Greetings from Walt Disney World! Cinderella Castle looks great from up here! We like to keep up with how lines are looking in the parks, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 66 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 61 minutes, Splash Mountain at 55 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 49 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 49 minutes, and Space Mountain at 44 minutes. The Haunted Mansion Then, we had Astro Orbiter at 35 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 35 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 31 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 29 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 29 minutes, “its a small world”at 26 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 22 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 21 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 20 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean Next, we saw Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 19 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 18 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 14 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 14 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 13 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 12 minutes, and Carousel of Progress at 5 minutes. Dumbo And rides that all had and average of zero wait times this week were Liberty Square Riverboat, Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was actually a tie! Both Test Track and Frozen Ever After had an average wait time of 51 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Soarin’ at 28 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 15 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 14 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 13 minutes, Living with the Land at 13 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 11 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 9 minutes. Fiesta time! The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 116 minutes. Rise of the Resistance’s Standby Line in Hollywood Studios After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 88 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 58 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 54 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 53 minutes, Tower of Terror at 50 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 39 minutes, and Alien Swirling Saucers at 30 minutes. Tower of Terror And finally, we had Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 15 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 13 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 84 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 40 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 35 minutes, Expedition Everest at 30 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 24 minutes. Kilimanjaro Safaris Following behind was DINOSAUR at 19 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 13 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 10 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. It’s Tough to Be a Bug That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! They were significantly higher than the ones we saw last week. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! 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 ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait Times Have Gone Up Significantly This Week in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Another week has passed by in Disney World and this one was filled with holiday news! Magic Kingdom That’s right, it may only be mid-October but Disney World is already looking toward the holiday season! Let’s go over the most unexpected news of the week. Disney Very Merriest After Hours Stage Show Earlier this week we came across a quick mention of a stage show for the Disney Very Merriest After Hours party in Magic Kingdom hidden in an Annual Passholder email, and Disney later confirmed the new show! Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories will be the new stage show in front of Cinderella Castle for the ticketed holiday event. ©Disney This stage show will feature new and nostalgic elements from past stage shows, including perhaps Clarabelle Cow? Ticket holders for Disney Very Merriest will also be able to catch a holiday parade, a fireworks show, and complimentary treats. Read more about the stage show coming to Very Merriest After Hours here! Merry Menagerie The CUTEST MOST ADORABLE Merry Menagerie puppets are returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year! If you’ve never seen them, these life-size puppets of winter animals made from wood, yard, and other organic materials are a truly adorable addition to the holiday season in Disney World. Merry Menagerie Puppets In the past, we saw puppet animals including polar bears, wolves, penguins, reindeer, foxes, and more! These probably shouldn’t have stolen our hearts as hard as they did, but they’re REALLY cute, guys! You’ll be able to find these puppets on Discovery Island during the holiday season at Animal Kingdom. Here’s more about the Merry Menagerie coming back! Holiday Decorations Disney decided to go ahead and start decorating for the holiday season this week! Even though it’s not even Halloween yet, we were surprised to find holiday stars along Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. What…why These red and white stars hang from the street lamps along Sunset Boulevard every holiday season, and we guess Disney decided to start the holiday party early this year! We typically spot Hollywood Studios getting festive earliest, but this was a tad earlier than we’d seen in the past! Check out photos of the new holiday decorations here! Reservation Limits From October 9th to December 4th (at least), guests will NOT be able to book one-night stays at Disney World. For local people, this isn’t great news. You will need to book two nights or more to secure a reservation at a Disney World hotel until at LEAST early December. Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa We confirmed with a Cast Member that this is an official policy, and we’ll be watching closely for any changes! Note that this does NOT affect DVC members booking with points. There are NO 1 night reservations through December in Disney World. Boatwrights Dining Hall This week Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside reopened, and we were surprised to learn that the table service restaurant located there, Boatwrights Dining Hall, will not be opening until sometime in December. Boatwright’s Dining Hall Other dining locations are open at Port Orleans Riverside, such as the Riverside Mill Food Court and the River Roost Lounge, where we caught a performance of the returning Yehaa Bob Jackson! But guests will have to wait a bit for Boatwrights. Read more about Disney’s plans for Boatwrights Dining Hall. Contemporary Merchandise We found new Disney’s Contemporary Resort-themed Minnie ears! This new headband has the Monorail riding between the Mickey and Minnie ears! (Kinda looks like they’re eating the Monorail though, right??) Monorail Ears! We found them at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort for $39.99, so head over there if you want a pair of your own! There’s ALSO a whole line of cute retro 50th Anniversary Contemporary merchandise we found too! See more photos of the Monorail ears here! And that’s all the unexpected news from this week in Disney World! Keep checking back with DFB for all your Disney World news coverage and updates. Check out all the new Disney merchandise that dropped online this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Unexpected Things to Happen in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love getting to go to Disney World every day, and we love spotting new merchandise when it becomes available. All dressed up for the 50th Anniversary! So you can imagine our excitement when the 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket turned up today, just about two weeks after the official start of the celebrations! And Mickey was VERY happy to be out and about at the theme parks — so much that he decided to take a tour around the resort! And like all Disney World guests, Mickey had to stop first at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom and get that first selfie in. Same, Mickey, same. Castle Selfie! But then he had to make a quick park hop over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for that perfect shot in front of the Tree of Life. Does Mickey sing the “Circle of Life” every time he’s in front of the tree like we do (#sorrynotsorry)? Hello from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Then it was over to EPCOT for the Spaceship Earth photo — Mickey is certainly hitting all the high profile spots! But can you blame him? He IS a VIP! Mickey loves EPCOT! We also caught Mickey admiring the view where he could see both the Monorail AND Spaceship Earth! Admiring the view But Mickey was most excited about visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It is, after all, the park that has a Mickey and Minnie-themed ride! And he was so proud to take a photo in front of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. SO proud of his accomplishments Mickey stopped just long enough to let Edna Mode approve of his 50th anniversary outfit, which she was happy to learn he had no cape. Edna approves! Mickey briefly considered taking a ride on the Tower of Terror… To ride or not to ride.. But he later decided that it might be too scary, so he just settled for the photo in front of it instead. In front of the Tower of Terror Mickey eventually called it a day, but he had a BLAST touring Disney World! We’re glad you could drop by, Mickey! We’re covering EVERYTHING Disney, so be sure to stay tuned for more! We Ranked All the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT — See The FULL LIST 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. When was the last time you visited Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The NEW Mickey Popcorn Bucket is Living its Best Life in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A trip to Disney World is a LOT! There’s tons of planning, preparation, and thought that goes into a Disney trip and there’s a lot you need to know ahead of time. (This is BEFORE the zillions of miles you’ll walk and stuff you’ll actually do once you’re there!) The Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom But that’s why we’re here! To give you the latest news and all the tips and tricks you need in order to win at Disney! Sometimes we all just need to get back to the basics though, right? We’re giving you a primer on some of the most commonly thrown around phrases in Disney World and what they mean! Here are some of the things you need to know before your Disney World trip: Advance Dining Reservation When it comes to planning a Disney World trip, dining reservations are everything (sure, we guess the rides are fun too!). An Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) is exactly what it sounds like: it saves you a spot at one of Disney World’s restaurants. It’s just like a normal reservation you’d make at a restaurant back home, for the most part. You can make these reservations on the Disney World website 60 days ahead of time. Places like Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Hollywood Studios offer Advance Dining Reservations Although we don’t recommend dining reservations for EVERY meal of the day (gotta save some time for the rides and other things to do!), it’s definitely a good idea to grab some reservations, especially if you have particular restaurants you really really want to try. And remember you can modify or cancel these for free up to 24 hours before the reservation. Then if you cancel it’ll cost you a $10 fee per person. Click here to read our full ADR Guide! Mobile Walk-Up and Mobile Check-In Mobile Check-In is one way to check in at a Disney restaurant now. You simply head onto the My Disney Experience app (something we’ll explain later in this article) and check in! Most restaurants also have a QR code near the entrance you can scan to check in this way as well. As soon as your table is ready, you’ll receive a text or notification and head over to the restaurant’s check-in desk. An example of a mobile check-in screen! ©Disney Mobile Walk-Up, on the other hand, is a virtual standby line you can join to get into certain restaurants without a reservation. Simply scan the QR code at the front of a restaurant and join the digital line or see what has walk-up availability in My Disney Experience. You’ll be notified when a spot opens at the restaurant, but this process isn’t guaranteed to bring fast results. There’s no guarantee tables will be available, but it’s a great option, where offered, for a last-minute meal! Click here to read our full Mobile Walk-Up Guide! Quick Service, Counter Service, Table Service, Family-Style, AYCTE There are a LOT of ways to categorize Disney World restaurants! One of these categories is Quick Service, which is any stand, kiosk, or “fast food” style restaurant that gives you food right away or quickly after ordering. Counter Service is used interchangeably here. Basically, it’s any spot you get a (typically) more affordable, fast meal without a reservation. The Churro from Dino Diner is one of many Quick Service treats at Disney World! A Table Service restaurant is any restaurant that involves sitting down, waiter service, and a somewhat longer experience! These are also the restaurants that often require Advance Dining Reservations and some use a standby line like the Mobile Walk-Up. Think of these like any sit-down restaurant you’re waited on and served your food. Citricos is a Table Service location Family-style is a big buzzword at Disney World right now since many of the buffets have returned as family-style spots. Family-style involves large sharable portions of food coming to the table, kind of like a miniature buffet just for you! The food is usually served in a big skillet or on platters and is scaled to match the size of your group. Some spots have been family-style for a long time, like Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom or Garden Grill in EPCOT. A Family-Style, AYCTE breakfast skillet at Garden Grill Finally, AYCTE stands for “All You Care To Eat” and this term typically applies to many of the family-style spots at Disney World! It basically means that they’ll keep the food coming and you’ll leave with a full belly! Any buffets that have returned, like Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom or Biergarten in EPCOT, are also considered all you care to eat. My Disney Experience The My Disney Experience App is going to be your best friend on your Disney World trip! This official Disney World app has the ability to make dining reservations, place mobile orders for food, do all the planning and Lighting Lane stuff that comes with Disney Genie/Genie+, check ride wait times, view any PHotoPass photos, and so much more! The My Disney Experience App ©Disney With how connected this app is to Disney World as a whole, we definitely recommend you get this app and get set up before you go on your next Disney trip. Click here to read our My Disney Experience guide! Mobile Order Speaking of Mobile Orders…you’re gonna want to be really familiar with those! Mobile ordering is the norm at Disney World right now for most Quick Service offerings. All you got to do is hop on the My Disney Experience app and pick where you want to eat, order your food, and specify when you want to pick it up! Mobile Order Screen ©Disney It’s not always that simple though. Mobile Order pickup windows can fill up fast at popular mealtimes, so be sure to order long BEFORE you’re hungry! Click here to read more about Mobile Order! Boarding Group To keep this My Disney Experience theme going, let’s talk boarding groups! This is a tricky time in Disney World because right after it seems everyone wrapped their head around boarding groups, Disney was like “J/K, learn Disney Genie now!” and further complicating things. The gist of boarding groups remains the same, but only one ride, at this time, is operating on a virtual queue/boarding group: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Remy’s Boarding Group Let’s break down the boarding group system as it stands now. Boarding passes are available twice a day at 7AM and 1PM and require you to have a park reservation for the same park as the ride you’re trying to get on. When the clock strikes, you’ll select “join” in the My Disney Experience app and select members of your party to join. You’ll get an estimated return time and notified when it’s your time to ride. You typically have an hour to return and ride. Of course, this isn’t quite as easy said as done. Boarding groups go FAST, often in seconds, meaning you might be left out of luck to ride or, in the case of Remy’s, need to consider purchasing access to the Lightning Lane for the Ride (more on that in a bit!). Click here to read our Boarding Group tips and tricks! MagicBands MagicBands are your ticket, your room key, can act as your way to make purchases, and more while you’re at Disney World! Although these are no longer complimentary with your Disney World trip and there are other options for tickets and room keys (you can even open your hotel room with your phone!), a MagicBand can really come in handy. Luca MagicBand at MouseGear There are a wide variety of MagicBand designs, giving you a lot of ways to make your MagicBand into a fashion statement! Click here to read our complete guide to MagicBands! Park Pass and Park Ticket Now for something that can be REALLY confusing if you haven’t visited in the past year or so: Park Passes and Park Tickets. So, Park Tickets are your tickets to Disney World (simple enough, right? ). They come in single park and park hopper varieties, the first lets you go to one park per day while the other lets you hop between parks in the afternoon. These are very similar to the pre-2020 ticketing system. An Annual Passholder ticket Park Passes (AKA Park Reservations) are a newer addition. Basically, after you buy your park tickets, you have to reserve your spot at the particular park you want to start your day. Those with Park Hopping abilities can “hop” to a different park at 2PM. These can go quick for especially popular days, so you’ll want to grab them ASAP! Click here to read our complete guide to Park Passes! Disney Genie, Genie+, Lightning Lanes The newbie in the bunch. We’re skipping covering FastPass in here because, well…it’s not around anymore. Enter: THE GENIE. This new planning tool has two components — one free and one not. Genie (no+) is Disney’s new planning tool that will be found in the My Disney Experience app. It will help guests maximize what they get done, offering suggestions across the board for rides, dining, and more. You’ll tell Genie what your party is interested in doing and it will try to help make that happen. That’s the theory, at least. We’ll see how it works in the wild once it all launches October 19th. ©Disney Then there’s Genie+. This is, to way over-simplify it, basically FastPasses now. It’s a way to bypass the standby lines for many attractions, gaining you access to “Lightning Lanes” (AKA the FastPass queues they put new signage over ). But it’ll cost you — $15 per person per day. Guests can choose to purchase it or not and not everyone in your party needs to purchase. Guests can book an attraction they want to ride with a shorter wait every two hours or sooner, if they use the Lightning Lane pass they’ve currently booked. If you ever used Disneyland’s MAXPASS when it was around, it’s similar to how that plan worked. Winnie the Pooh now has a Lightning Lane! The other component of this is a la carte “pay per ride” attractions. Basically, the popular rides in each park that will see the highest wait times typically. Think Rise of the Resistance, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Slinky Dog Dash, and more. There are two of these currently per park. You can’t book these with Genie+, rather you need to pay a fee per person, per ride, with the highest price being $15 per person for Rise of the Resistance. Guests are limited to 2 per day in any combination of parks. The most unique ride with this offering is Remy’s in EPCOT, where guests can only access the ride by joining a virtual queue OR by paying to gain access to the Lightning Lane. This will cost ya to skip the standby line! Again, all of this goes live October 19th and we’ll be covering everything and answering all of your questions, so stay tuned. These are just a few of the things you’ll need to know for your next Disney World trip! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news and giving you the best tips and tricks! Stay tuned for more! Click here to read our full review of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto! 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 essential terms? Anything we miss? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Words You NEED to Know Before Your Disney World Trip! 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. Can you believe Halloween is only a few weeks away? We are so excited for the spookiest day of the year! Halloween at Magic Kingdom Halloween decor And we are so ready to stock up on Disney costumes, Halloween gear, and Haunted Mansion merchandise to keep the spooky spirit around for as long as we can. And now, there’s a special sale on shopDisney for Halloween merchandise! The sale is the Halloween Mystery Savings Event. That basically means if you go to shopDisney, you add a Halloween item to your shopping cart, where you’ll see what kind of discount you get! But we’ve done some of the work for you, like the deal on the Mickey Mouse Halloween Zip Hoodie for Adults. ©Disney This hoodie is normally $54.99, but you can get it now for $32.99. That’s more than $20 off! Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Halloween Zip Hoodie for Adults Or maybe you want to dress your pet up as Rapunzel’s best friend. The Pascal Pet Costume is also part of the sale. ©Disney It’s normally $24.99, but with the mystery sale, it’s $14.99. Click Here to Buy The Pascal Pet Costume This sale isn’t just a bunch of Hocus Pocus (see what we did there?). You can also grab that adorable Binx Plush! ©Disney Binx is usually $16.99, but he’s available now for $13.59. Click Here To Buy The Binx Plush There are plenty of other Halloween items on sale through this mystery event, too, so hurry on over to shopDisney to get those deals! The sale ends on Thursday! And if we find any other good deals on Disney merchandise, we’ll let you know! Wanna See a REAL Costume From ‘Hocus Pocus?’ Here’s Where You Need To Go at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be taking advantage of this Halloween sale? Let us know in the comments! The post Feeling Lucky? Disney is Having an Online Halloween MYSTERY Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World has a huge variety of rides for everyone! How tall should our child be before riding this? There areroller coasters, motion simulators, drop rides, and even trackless vehicle rides. But we’re here to talk about another popular kind of Disney attraction: boat rides! From the thrilling to the educational, we think it’s time to separate the good from the bad to just the “meh.” Let’s rank all of the boat rides at Disney World! We reached out to our entire team and weighed out everyone’s thoughts! Here is how we rank the boat rides in Disney World. 10. Liberty Square Riverboat Coming in dead last is Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square Riverboat. Are we even surprised? It’s just, you know, not very thrilling! It slowly moves around Tom Sawyer Island and it can be very loud! Magic Kingdom But, if you want to step back in time and you admire old boats, you might enjoy this ride! The Liberty Belle is pretty and you get a unique view of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and The Haunted Mansion that you can only otherwise see if you’re out on Tom Sawyer Island. The Liberty Belle Be warned though: This ride is almost 20 minutes long, so it can be a real time hog! If you’re trying to maximize what you can do in one day in Magic Kingdom, probably skip the Liberty Square Riverboat! 9. Kali River Rapids Now, we’re not exactly sure if this counts as a boat, it’s more of a raft, but it’s a water ride so we included it! Located in Animal Kingdom, this ride can be GREAT if you can’t stand how hot it is outside and want to cool off by getting drenched in water! Kali River Rapids However, that can definitely be seen as a negative thing! You get SOAKED. Your shoes will be squishing with every step for the rest of the day and you will probably need a change of clothes. We’re good, we’ll just drink a Night Blossom to cool down instead, thanks! Kali River Rapids Also, these kinds of raft rides are pretty unoriginal. They can be found in theme parks all around the world, and we know Disney can do better than that! 8. Na’vi River Journey Now, don’t get us wrong, this ride is gorgeous! But it is so. boring. Nothing happens! There’s not even a teeny tiny drop and you’re moving at the speed that would rival a slug. Na’vi River Journey The animatronic at the end is incredible, truly a huge technological achievement for Disney, but it’s also kind of freaky how real it looks! A little too life like! We need a bit more of a story if we’re going to slowly move through a ride like this. A little more entertainment would be much appreciated! It also can have a really long wait, and for what? So if you are interested in riding, be warned. If you want a VERY chill boat ride, head over to Pandora in Animal Kingdom to hop on! 7. “it’s a small world” Did reading that name automatically get the song stuck in your head? Cause it did for us! Which is why we’re ranking this classic Magic Kingdom ride at 7. The song is infuriating! It’s not a *bad* song, it will just be buzzing around your brain for the rest of the day, or maybe even WEEK, after going on “it’s a small world.” “its a small world” On the other hand, it’s an iconic Disney ride. If you watched The Imagineering Story on Disney+, or are just huge Disney nerds like us, you know that Mary Blair was essential to designing this ride. Her use of color and design is something we definitely admire, it’s made such a huge impact! “it’s a small world” The animatronics though… some are cute, some will haunt your nightmares! But, it is a classic and therefore we think it’s a must-do for first-timers! 6. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Say “hola” to our number 6 pick! This simple but cute ride can be found in the Mexico pavilion in Disney’s EPCOT. This boat journey is INSIDE the pyramid, which definitely gives it points! Plus, it features our favorite dapper duck, Donald! Let’s Go for a Ride! However, the ride is a bit bare-bones. It could use a little more pizzaz! I mean, Donald, Jose, and Panchito were recently GONE from the ride for weeks, even being replaced by a plant. As they’re probably the most exciting thing on the ride, it was a bummer! Where is Donald? While we’re glad to have our Three Caballeros back, the whole ride is basically just one huge tourism advertisement. The music is great though and we do love the pretty fireworks in the sky. 5. Living with the Land Living with the Land fans UNITE! This EPCOT ride is so underrated, which means it hardly ever has a long line! While it’s not a super thrilling ride in the traditional sense, you do get to learn all about the plant life in the park! Living with the Land Entrance Seeing the actual food being grown for Disney World on this ride is SO COOL! What makes this ride special is that it’s so authentic. The people working among the plants and fish are doing their real jobs, they’re not just there for you to see on the ride! Reindeer Shrubbery However, we can understand that an educational ride may not be for everyone, some may even find it boring. But, Living with the Land does get bonus points due to its themed overlay around the holidays! Merry and Bright 4. Frozen Ever After The Frozen craze is still alive and well in Disney! Frozen Ever After often has some of the longest wait times in EPCOT, and for a good reason! The theming is absolutely beautiful. Elsa lighting up the sky with her ice powers is pure magic! Anyone Up for a Ride? The music is obviously awesome, as it’s from the movie, and Olaf and Sven are soooo cute! But, we can’t really say the same for the human animatronics on Frozen Ever After, especially when they glitch! Frozen family! If you’re a true EPCOT Norway fan, you know that this ride used to be the legendary Maelstrom (Rest In Peace). In our dream world, they would’ve kept Maelstrom and given Frozen its own original ride! Oh, what could have been. 3. Jungle Cruise Breaking into our top 3 is Jungle Cruise! This ride is historic, classic Disney at its best. The skippers are absolutely hilarious with their jokes, and one of the best parts of this Adventureland ride! Let’s go on a cruise! Do note, Jungle Cruise recently underwent a huuuuge renovation project! So it may be different from the last time you rode the ride. But don’t worry the camp and jokes are still there! On top of this, the ride now has its own original movie, like how Pirates of the Caribbean did. And the holiday overlay on this ride is absolutely adorable. Jungle Cruise BUT, you are looking at fake animals…and there usually is a pretty significant wait. So, if you would rather spend that time waiting to see real animals, maybe get your fix at Kilmanjaro Safaris! Still, we don’t come for the animals, we come for the puns! 2. Splash Mountain Splash Mountain is definitely the most thrilling ride on this list, so we had to put it near the top! I mean, the other boat rides don’t even come close when it comes to the thrill. I mean, you plunge over 50 feet at the end, which makes for some of the best on-ride photos in Disney! That’s a big drop! However, the Frontierland ride can be scary for some kids and it goes down during storms since a portion of it is outside. Oh yeah, and you can get majorly wet! It’s called Splash Mountain for a reason! But, if you love thrills, there’s no question, this is the boat ride for you! Splash Mountain This ride is pretty long though, which we see as a plus, because the more time spent on a thrilling ride, the better! The theme of the ride will be changing as Disney shifts to be more inclusive. Therefore, Disney has announced that Splash will be changing its theming to The Princess and The Frog, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us! 1. Pirates of the Caribbean Of COURSE, Pirates is our number 1 pick! It’s iconically Disney and a ride that almost everyone knows about! The smell of the water and the canons brings you right into the story, and some of our favorite animatronics are on this ride! Ahoy! Beware that it can be very dark in some parts though, and you can possibly get a little bit wet! But these are minor complaints, overall this ride is awesome! Arg! We get to see the mischievous Jack Sparrow 3 times in the ride! Yo-ho, yo-ho, it’s a pirate’s life for us. Real or fake? That wraps up our list of the best boat rides in Disney World! We want to give an honorable mention to the Tom Sawyer Island Rafts, which aren’t exactly a ride, but they are kind of fun! So, whether you want thrills or a relaxing journey on the water, there’s a boat ride for everyone at Disney! Click here to see a ranking of ALL the rides in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you agree with our ranking? Let us know in the comments! The post Ranking EVERY Disney World Boat Ride From Worst to Best! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Oogie Boogie Bash is this year’s Halloween after-hours party at Disney California Adventure! It features treat trails, villains, and all sorts of Halloween fun! SPPPOOOKKKY We’ve seen the likes of Marvel’s Agatha Harkness, Cruella DeVil, and even a weirdly human Sid from Toy Story at the event. But today, Disney announced a new addition to the spooky celebration and it was NOT what we were expecting! On TikTok, Disney announced that NEW villains are coming to Oogie Boogie Bash! In the video, they tease the arrival of…WAIT FOR IT… Zombie Captain America and more. For those of you unfamiliar with Zombie Cap, he’s from an episode of Marvel’s latest TV show What If… called “What If… Zombies?!” In this episode, most of the earth, including a bunch of superheroes, have become zombies and it’s up to the surviving heroes to save the world! You can watch it on Disney+. ©Marvel Let us restate that so it sinks in: you can meet a zombified member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes SOON in Disney California Adventure. WOW! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to Read More About Oogie Boogie Bash! 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 do you think about the new additions to Oogie Boogie Bash? Let us know in the comments! The post In "Things We Never Thought We'd Say" of the Day: 🧟 ZOMBIE CAPTAIN AMERICA 🧟 is Coming to a Disney Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are always impressed by so much of what happens at Disney World. From the Imagineering that goes into creating amazing rides (have you even been on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure yet?) to all the little details that most people don’t even notice that just adds extra detail to the magic, it’s no wonder that many of us refer to Disney World as our happy place. We love all the details! Well, we’ve got even more Disney World happiness to share with you today! And it’s all about some Disney animals in Mickey hats — but these aren’t just any typical Disney animals. Nope, this is about SEA URCHINS in Mickey hats — and how Disney World got them to wear the Mickey hats is short of ingenious. The aquarists at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT had 3-D printed Mickey ears made up to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Because sea urchins “naturally pick up objects for decoration or camouflage,” they PUT THE HATS ON. ©Disney Y’all. Sea urchins in Mickey hats. Are these not the happiest photos ever? EVERYONE is celebrating the 50th! But wait — because it gets better. Ranger, the Epaulette shark, also decided to get in on the Mickey hat-wearing action. So now we have a SHARK IN A MICKEY HAT. ©Disney We’ll just go ahead and say it: animals in Mickey hats are cute but AQUATIC animals in Mickey hats is next level. We just had to share these photos with you and hope they made you smile as much as we did! If we find any other fun Disney World photos, facts, or details, we’ll be sure to share those, too! 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 thing has made you smile recently? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Your Daily Dose of Happy From Disney World (Hat-Wearing Sea Urchin Edition!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article