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Halloween is a VERY big deal at Disneyland, and when it comes to doing the spooky season right, Disneyland is in the “go big or go home” category! Happy Halloween! From the fun decorations in BOTH parks to a huge variety of snacks to the Oogie Boogie Bash, Halloween season at Disneyland resort is always a lot of fun. AND speaking of spooky snacks… We’ve got another one to share with you! This new spooky snack comes courtesy of Black Tap at Downtown Disney, and it’s a special Halloween CrazyShake that literally is COVERED in iconic Halloween candy. It’s a chocolate shake with a vanilla frosted rim with candy corn topped with a ‘spider-web’ chocolate cupcake, orange and white twisty pop, orange rock candy, whipped cream, orange sprinkles, and a chocolate drizzle! OH MY! Halloween CrazyShake! This is the same over-the-top shake that Black Tap has had over the past few Halloween seasons, but still…that is a LOT of candy on a shake! Who needs to go trick-or-treating when you can get all your candy on a milkshake, right? This is a case where expectation meets reality — it really looks like the marketing photos when you order it. This thing is crazy in the best, tooth-achingly sweet kinda way! You can grab this over-the-top Halloween concoction for $17 from October 25th-31st. Black Tap Also, don’t forget you can still get the Pumpkin Pie Milkshake through Halloween, too. And for every order of the Strawberry Classic Milkshake, Black Tap will donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ll let you know about other Halloween offerings at Disneyland, so stay tuned! Check Out The Fun Halloween Activity You Can Do At Disneyland WITHOUT A Park Ticket Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be trying the Halloween CrazyShake? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Is Bringing Back a Shake COVERED In Halloween Candy! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot of fun PhotoPass opportunities around Disney World. Zoomed Out Super Zoom Shot Disney PhotoPass also takes special “Magic Shots” that usually add in a character or prop for a special photo. There are 50th anniversary Magic Shots, Tiny World Magic Shots, and even Super Zoom shots that let you get a Birdseye view of a Disney Park. There’s a new one in Magic Kingdom so let’s check it out! For the newest Super Zoom shot in Disney World, guests in Magic Kingdom get to hold a vintage-looking Magic Kingdom ticket prop. You can find this spot near the hub in front of Cinderella Castle. It looks like a Magic Kingdom ticket! After you get your photo taken holding this prop, the photo zooms out to get you AND Cinderella Castle in the picture! How cool is that? The finished photo If you want to get a Super Zoom photo of yourself, head to the hub in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. And keep checking back with DFB for more Disney World news! PHOTOS: ALL the 50th Anniversary Magic Shots in Magic Kingdom! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this new Super Zoom? Tell us in the comments! The post One of the Coolest PhotoPass Magic Shots in Disney World Got a Retro Upgrade first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing actual Disney princesses perform live, you NEED to hear about Disney Princess – The Concert. ©Disney Princess – The Concert In this live production, stars from Broadway and Disney’s animated films perform Disney Princess songs and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time portraying princesses “on the stage and screen.” There are performances happening all over the country next year, but soon you could meet some of the stars of the show in person in Disney World! Here’s how to do it. Four of the stars from Disney Princess – The Concert are going to be at the Pandora store in Disney Springs on November 8th, 2021. Disney Springs Pandora Store They’ll be there to meet guests from 11AM to 1PM. If you’re hoping to meet them, you’ll want to get there early! The virtual queue for this meet-and-greet will begin at 9:15AM, and it’s going to be done on a first come, first serve basis. The performers that will be there are Susan Egan, Courtney Reed, Anneliese van der Pol, and Syndee Winters. ©Disney Princess – The Concert Susan Egan has performed in many starring roles, but you’ll probably know her best as the original Belle from Disney’s Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast, or from her role as Meg in the Disney animated film Hercules! ©Disney Princess – The Concert Courtney Reed also starred as a Disney Princess on Broadway, as the first Princess Jasmine in the stage production of Aladdin on Broadway. ©Disney Princess – The Concert Anneliese van der Pol was the last actress to play Belle in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast before the show closed in 2007. You might also know her as “Chelsea Daniels,” the best friend of Raven-Symoné on Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven. ©Disney Princess – The Concert Syndee Winters has starred on Broadway as Nala for Disney’s The Lion King production. ©Disney Princess – The Concert You can meet all these princesses at Disney Springs on November 8th — just head to the Pandora store between 11AM and 1PM! Pandora at Disney Springs And keep following DFB for more updates on Disney World news. Click Here to See Another Reason to Stop by Disney Springs Soon! 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 see Disney Princess – The Concert when it starts next year? Let us know in the comments. The post The Meet-and-Greet You WON'T Want to Miss in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s like Christmas came early today, with lots of news about how Disney is planning to celebrate the holidays. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Christmas Along with some updates to Disney World’s Festival of the Holidays, we also heard more about how Disneyland is going to celebrate the festive season. And now we’ve got a sneak peek for you of some of the jolly merchandise that’ll arrive in the Disneyland parks! You’ve seen that Mickey and Minnie Mouse are getting brand new holiday outfits, right? ©Disney You’ll be able to get souvenirs to match the new clothes, with the Mickey and Minnie Mouse plushes. We’re pretty sure those puffy coats and holiday hats look even cuter in miniature. ©Disney In addition, there will be the “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” Collection, which is all about the cozy vibes of being home for the holidays. There will be new Minnie ears with Disney characters playing winter sports and a red plaid bow. ©Disney You can also get a backpack that’s decorated with snow-covered buildings and Mickey and Minnie on a ski lift. ©Disney To match that bag, there’s a new spirit jersey as well, with more winter sports scenes and a snowy “Disneyland” written across the back. ©Disney Or, if your home climate is a little warmer, there’s a collared denim shirt that has Mickey and Minnie ice skating on the front. ©Disney This is just a sneak peek at the upcoming merchandise — Disney has said to look out for more items, including clothes and housewares! So stay tuned with DFB and we’ll let you know when we spot the new items in the parks. Click Here to Check Out What’s New at Disneyland This Week 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 Which of the new items is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post Get a SNEAK PEEK at Holiday Merchandise Coming to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It might be the spooky season, but Disney already has plans ready for the holidays! ©Disney There will be a LOT going on for the holidays in Disneyland this year, including the After Hours Merriest Night events. Did you know this exciting special event is already SOLD OUT?! We do have some good news though, Mickey and Minnie are getting a bit of a holiday makeover… Today, Disney shared a first look at Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their all-new holiday outfits! The duo will be out and about in their new threads once the holiday season begins on November 12th. Look for them in Disneyland Park’s Town Square! ©Disney Mickey and Minnie are sporting sweet new puffer jackets and matching scarfs. Did someone say #couplegoals? We can’t way to snap some pics of our two favorite mice! ©Disney Magic Key holders, good news! Magic Key holders might even get to spot Mickey and Minnie’s new outfits SOONER than the start of the season! Occasionally, the duo will stop by at the limited-time Starcade experience in Tomorrowland to say hello! Keep an eye out through October 30th. Welcome back, Magic Key Holders! This lounge is just for you! We’ve got a lot to look forward to this holiday season in Disneyland! The festivities run from November 12th to January 9th and feature MORE than just Mickey and Minnie in their new outfits. We’ll also get to see A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe…In Holiday Magic Fireworks, and “it’s a small world” Holiday! ©Disney Of course, you can keep an eye on DFB so you make sure you’re in the loop on all the winter fun! Want to learn more about the holidays in Disneyland? Click here! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of the new outfits? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie in Matching Holiday Scarfs!? Disneyland, You're Too Much. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy spooky season, everyone! Boo to you and you and you and you! Despite Disney already decorating for Christmas (seriously?!), it is still Halloween time. We’ve been celebrating by trick-or-treating at Boo Bash, checking out a ton of festive merchandise, and by eating SO MANY spooky sweets! And, we’re not done — there are still more new Halloween-themed food items for us to try. So, come along with us as we try a treat over in Disney Springs! This is the Strawscary Float from the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar! That foam though It’s vanilla ice cream with Strawberry Fanta — simple, but it sure does capture the Halloween spirit! Seems like a very on-brand treat for a vampire. Dracula would love this This is your classic ice cream float with strawberry soda! It wasn’t overly sweet at all, aside from the normal sweetness you usually find with soda, but that’s to be expected. This was actually pretty refreshing! Our Float There could be a bit more soda in here, but hey, we’re not mad about having a bit too much ice cream. The Strawscary Float is a relatively plain treat, but not everything needs to be extravagant to be tasty. Soda and ice cream? Say no more If you enjoy ice cream floats and want a cool dessert on a hot day, you can get it at the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar at Disney Springs for $10. But, if you’re not a strawberry fan, or a soda fan, try one of the other festive treats over at Disney Springs! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews. Click here to see ALL of the Halloween food we’ve tried so far at Disney World! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Halloween treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Should You Get Disney World's Bright But BASIC Halloween Treat? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If anyone has missed the Disneyland Monorail more than guests, it’s the cast members who call the iconic attraction home. On Friday, the Disneyland Monorail opened again to guests for the first time 19 months. “Most of all we’ve missed the time to sit and talk with the guest, find out where they’re from, why […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/xJynjtLhiIUView the full article

There have been SO many new Minnie ears in Disney World lately! Minnie Ears! We’ve seen beautiful Norway Ears, Grandma-esque Olive Ears, and THREE new pairs for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Now, there’s another pair that you can consider adding to your collection! And does anyone feel like they’re at Grandma’s house again? We were strolling through Disney’s Animal Kingdom today when we spotted the Plush Blue Ears! You’ve seen the ears that seem to be inspired by a couch, but these are giving us Grandma’s throw pillow vibes. Blue Plush Ears This pair has deep blue ears with a BIG soft blue bow. This could be a great pair if you need some versatile ears to match with your outfits! The ears themselves feature a soft zig-zag pattern that adds some interest. Blue Plush Ears We did notice that the bow on these is a little lopsided. They’re so big that they can look just a little bit wonky, but the pair still comes off as stylish. Blue Plush Ears The zig-zag continues down the headband too. Blue Plush Ears We spotted these ears at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $29.99, so head on over if you want to snag them. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise updates! Want to see more new ears? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Do We Feel Like We're at Grandma's House AGAIN With Disney World's New Ears? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida’s stone-crab season has officially begun, but early reports from the docks on Friday morning already show abundant claws but higher prices than last year. View the full article

We’re only four weeks away from Nov. 12, the start of the season at the Disneyland Resort! And we just couldn’t wait to share a little sneak peek of some of the special, new elements coming to the Disneyland Resort this year.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SovaRvdy9ksView the full article

For quite a while now, we’ve been sharing updates on the Brightline train that’s coming to Central Florida! Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline Eventually, the train will have a station at Disney Springs and will feature a line directly from the Orlando Airport. But first, Brightline is constructing the other railway lines, and recently the first train that will service Central Florida has arrived! According to Click Orlando, the trainset for the extension of the South Florida line was towed “from Jacksonville to West Palm Beach down the East Coast Rail Line parallel to U.S.-1.” This took place on Thursday night, and those living on the Space Coast could potentially hear the train being pulled. ©Brightline Since the addition of the Brightline train in South Florida, the transportation method has been relatively popular and it’s expected to be even more so when the line to Orlando is completed next year. One-way tickets for the three-hour trip from Miami to the Orlando airport are going to be priced at around $100. Once the Orlando stop is complete, Brightline will move on and construct the stations at Disney World and in Tampa. ©Brightline We’ll make sure to keep you updated on the construction progress, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn More About the Brightline Train! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you take the Brightline train to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Update on the Airport Train to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney dropped a LOT of news today about this year’s Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020 Now we know all of the booths coming to the Festival, which cookies will be a part of the Cookie Stroll, and more details about Candlelight Processional. Today we also learned that a popular scavenger hunt through World Showcase (featuring our favorite Frozen snowman) is going to be returning this year! Last year, a brand-new scavenger hunt called Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition was introduced in EPCOT. Olaf had gathered (and lost) holiday traditions around the world, and he was hiding in each World Showcase pavilion. Kids (and adults!) could hunt for Olaf in each of the countries and learn about holiday traditions around the world along the way. Olaf hiding in Morocco If you were a fan of this activity last year, you’ll be thrilled to know that this fun scavenger hunt is returning again this year! To participate, you can head to the Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or World Traveler at International Gateway in EPCOT to buy the map and stickers for $9.99. Last year, the hunt cost $7.99, so there’s a bit of a price increase for this year’s hunt. Olaf’s Holiday Traditions Expedition You’ll use the stickers to mark each holiday tradition that Olaf has gathered as you find them in the World Showcase pavilions. When you’ve finished, you can bring your map to Disney Traders, the Creations Shop, or World Traveler at International Gateway and earn a “gift worth melting for.” Can you find Olaf in all the countries? This hunt is available during the Festival of the Holidays, which lasts from November 26th until December 30th, 2021. Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about more Disney World holiday news! Click Here to Learn About a Delicious Way to Explore EPCOT During Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to hunt for Olaf in World Showcase this festive season? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Special Scavenger Hunt Is Returning to EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we culminate our nationwide search for 50 Disney Magic Makers making an impact in their communities, we also recognize our cast members—the original Magic Makers— who make a difference every day.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/qOYay442KcYView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen Spaghetti Stitch, poisoned apple Stitch, cake Stitch, and more! But now, the time for BANANA Stitch has arrived. Stitch Has Arrived! Disney’s latest Stitch Crashes Disney collection features Stitch crashing into The Jungle Book, as evidenced by the leaves all over his body and the banana on his head! We’ve already seen this collection released in Disney World, but now you can bring home banana Stitch from your couch. That’s right — Banana Stitch is finally available online! The Stitch Crashes Disney Jungle Book collection dropped today and you can go wild over it right now. Online you’ll find the adorable Banana Stitch plush… Stitch plush …which features Stitch covered in a jungle print, with a banana on his head. A look at the back If you look closely, you’ll also see silhouettes of characters from the film in the print. It’s a banana! You can get this plush for $29.99. Click Here to Get the Plush! You can also pick up the Stitch Crashes Disney Jungle Book MagicBand. New MagicBand On the band you’ll find Banana Stitch (of course)… Stitch …as well as more character silhouettes. Plant pattern The MagicBand is priced at $39.99. Click Here to Get the MagicBand! Finally, you can also pick up the Jungle Book pin for this collection, which features Experiment 626 in his Jungle Book look. ©Disney The pin is priced at $24.99. Get the Pin by Clicking Here! Also online are some items that you can’t find in Disney World, starting with the Stitch Crashes Jungle Book Mug! It’s customizable, so you can get it in a variety of sizes and colors with the adorable Stitch print on the front. ©Disney The prices vary by style, but they start at $16.95 for the basic mug. Order the Mug Online Here! And finally, there’s the Stitch Crashes Disney Jungle Book T-Shirt! This tee is also customizable, just like the mug, and you can get the Stitch print on everything from a tank top to a baby onesie. ©Disney The plain white tee for adults is $19.95, but the prices will vary based on style. Shop the T-Shirt Online Here! The Stitch Crashes Disney collections can sell out VERY quickly, so if you’re hoping to get one of these items, be sure to act fast. And stay tuned for more updates from us here at DFB. Click here to see how you can get Disney’s popcorn scented collection online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Banana Stitch? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! 'The Jungle Book' Stitch Crashes Disney Items Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The global pandemic has continued to impact travel into the United States. Air travel into the U.S. has been restricted Restrictions have remained in place for foreign visitors and in August, the European Union removed the U.S. from its list of safe travel destinations. But recently, the White House has made announcements about lifting travel restrictions for foreign visitors. And now, we have an official date for when the restrictions will be lifted. The White House is set to announce that it will lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign travelers starting on November 8th, 2021, according to Reuters. Orlando Airport There have been restrictions since early 2020 on non-essential travelers due to the global pandemic. The White House announced earlier this week that it would be lifting restrictions at the Canadian and Mexican borders for fully vaccinated travelers and said back in September that restrictions would be lifted on air travelers from 33 countries. ©CNN Unvaccinated foreign travelers will not be allowed to enter the U.S. via the Canadian and Mexican borders, according to Reuters. If traveling by air, visitors will have to show proof of vaccination and proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test before boarding the flight. Foreign visitors entering the country via a land border will have to show proof of vaccination, but not proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test. Orlando International Airport Stay tuned to DFB for more COVID-19 news and updates. Click here to learn more about COVID-19 numbers in Florida Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: WHEN the U.S. Will Lift Foreign Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Visitors first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may still be spooky season, but Disney World is already gearing up for the holidays! Living with the Land Holiday Decor There’s going to be a LOT of holiday stuff going on this year with select entertainment and holiday events returning. EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays will bring us a lot of fun and delicious foods, the Candlelight Processional will return with celebrity narrators, and there’s a brand new holiday after party happening at Magic Kingdom! But, that’s not all. While the big holiday events are fun, small holiday details are fantastic too. Earlier today, Disney announced that one of the most underrated attractions at EPCOT, Living with the Land, will be getting its annual holiday overlay again this year! Giant Ornament in Living with the Land in 2020 According to Disney World, during the Festival of the Holidays, guests will be able to “ride Living with the Land for a special, sparkling boat tour. Enjoy a peaceful cruise and view twinkling holiday light displays throughout the greenhouses.” Living with the Land Holiday Decor This overlay might be fairly simple, but it is SO fun and really adds a beautiful touch to this attraction at night. Living With the Land Christmas lights We’re excited to revisit the annual overlay at Living With The Land again this year. We’ll be covering all the holiday fun, food, activities, and more at Disney World, so be sure to check back with us soon! Those ADORABLE Puppets in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Yeah, They’re Coming BACK This Holiday Season! Read More Here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. 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! Will you be visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post An Underrated EPCOT Ride Will Get a Holiday Overlay Again This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is a great way to celebrate the season in Disney World! EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays The festival takes place from November 26th to December 30th this year and celebrates different holiday traditions from around the world. You can enjoy things like the holiday kitchens, special entertainment, and the famous Candlelight Processional. And now, we know some of the entertainment coming for this year’s festival! During Festival of the Holidays you can find various entertainment celebrating cultural traditions around World Showcase, including costumed storytellers from the 11 different nations. Let’s take a look at some of the entertainment we know will be at the festival this year! Las Posadas will be performing at the Mexico pavilion. Las Posadas The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs will be up on stage over in the Canada pavilion. Canadian Holiday Voyageurs You can see the Chinese Lion Dance celebrating the new year in the China pavilion. China pavilion Along the promenade, you can check out the Hanukkah storyteller. Telling the Story of Hanukkah There will also be holiday storytellers in France, Italy, Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Holiday Storytellers in Norway And Santa Claus will be getting ready for Christmas outside The American Adventure! See Santa during the festival That’s a look at some of the entertainment coming to this year’s Festival of the Holidays! Stay tuned to DFB for more festival news and updates. Click here to learn more about Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. 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? Will you be going to Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Storytellers and More Entertainment Announced for EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s 2021 International Food and Wine Festival is nearing its end, and we’re already getting excited for the next fun food event in the park — EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays! Minnie Peppermint Cookie The International Festival of the Holidays starts on November 26th, 2021 and runs through December 30th, 2021. It’s a celebration of holiday traditions around the world through food, decorations, music, and more! The Holiday Kitchens around EPCOT feature flavors of the holidays from different cultures. And, similar to the cheese crawl at Food and Wine, Festival of the Holidays has a Cookie Stroll you can take part in! Last year, there were 5 cookies on the stroll located at various booths around EPCOT. Once you got all of the cookies, you then took your completed Cookie Stroll page (found in your Festival Passport) to the listed location and got a FREE cookie as your prize! 2020 Holiday Cookie Stroll in Festival Passport This year, the cookie stroll is coming back with some tasty treats. Here’s a look at ALL of the cookies on the 2021 Cookie Stroll at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays: Snickers-Doodle Cookie made with Snickers bar pieces at Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada) ©Disney Black and White Cookie at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Black and White Cookie Chocolate Crinkle Cookie made with Dove Dark Chocolate at American Holiday Table ©Disney Linzer Cookie at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Linzer Cookie Gingerbread Cookie at Holiday Hearth Desserts Gingerbread Cookie Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps for getting these cookies, you’ll present your Festival Passport to the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth to receive a specialty cookie! ©Disney Those are all of the cookies on the Cookie Stroll at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays this year! We can’t wait to try out the new ones and give you a full review, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see more about Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. 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’s been your favorite cookie on the Cookie Stroll in the past? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL List of Cookie Stroll Treats Coming to EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of my favorite Disney mottos is, “All you need is a little faith, trust and pixie dust,” from Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan.” As a child, I remember running around my bedroom, arms outstretched, pretending to fly above the skies of London on my way to Never Land. In “Peter Pan,” pixie dust is tangible. […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/pf1gbPMW84AView the full article

EPCOT is usually the best place to get food in Disney World, with delicious food, snacks, and treats around the World Showcase. Germany Pavilion in the World Showcase But recently we tried even MORE new menu items, which all came out in honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Although there are a few more 50th treats coming to EPCOT during the 18-month-long celebration, we went ahead and ranked all the ones that we’ve tried so far. So here’s our official ranking of EPCOT’s 50th eats and treats, in the order of worst to best. EPCOT didn’t have a ton of new 50th-inspired snacks (maybe because there’s already so much good food in the park), but of the few that we tried, there were definitely a few winners. 7. 7-Layer Cake — Gelateria Toscana Coming in as number 7 and last place is the 7-Layer Cake from Gelateria Toscana. It’s described as a blue-and-white 7-layer cake topped with chocolate ganache and gold dust. That’s the first problem with this dessert — we only counted six layers…but maybe we’re missing one somehow? 7-Layer Cake The cake was moist, and we could taste flavors of almond, raspberry and dark chocolate (from the cake, filling, and ganache, respectively). Although the combination is a classic one, we didn’t love the flavors together in this cake. It was also very heavy and rich, which just didn’t taste great on a hot Florida day. We might have enjoyed the dessert more if we had it as part of a sit-down meal inside. If you want to give it a try, you can get a slice for $10. Click Here for Our Full Review of the 7-(6?)Layer Cake 6. Golden Stardust — Joffrey’s at the American Adventure pavilion Joffrey’s is a coffee company with kiosks inside the Disney World parks, and they came out with a new drink for each of the Disney parks in honor of the 50th. At EPCOT, that drink is Golden Stardust, which is a frappe made with Wild Berry Acai topped with Whipped Cream and EARidescent Sprinkles for $6.39. Golden Stardust We actually really liked this drink. It was basically liquid berries and cream — nothing wrong with that! But it didn’t really have unique or exciting flavors. Since you can get a lot of other delicious and refreshing drinks in EPCOT that are more interesting, we had to keep this one low on the list. But like we said, it’s not bad at all! You can try it at the Joffrey’s kiosk in the American Adventure pavilion. Read Our Full Review of the Golden Stardust Drink Here 5. EARidescent Croissant Doughnut — Brew-Wing in the Odyssey Events Pavilion We were SO excited to hear that cronuts have returned to Disney World! This one is an EARidescent cronut, with blue frosting and shiny sprinkles. While we were very happy to see our old friend the cronut again, we were actually a little disappointed when we bit into it. EARidescent Croissant Doughnut Although the flavors were absolutely delicious, the cronut itself was pretty tough and difficult to chew. We even went back to try again (in case the first one was just an older or bad batch), but we had the same experience of a stale-tasting cronut. We really wanted this to be good, and it’s not terrible, but cronut fans might be disappointed if they’re expecting a fresh, flaky treat. In case we’re wrong (and we hope we are), you can try it out yourself for $6. Big Cronut Fan? Check Out the Full Review Of This Treat Here 4. Lemon Chiffon Cake — Sunshine Seasons Most of our top pics from EPCOT’s 50th treats come from Sunshine Seasons, which you’ll find in the Land pavilion (where Soarin’ is). The Lemon Chiffon Cake came last of this bunch. It’s a Lemon Chiffon Cake with Blueberry Mousse layers. Such a pretty cake! This cake was very tasty. The cake itself was light and delicate with a sharp lemon flavor, and it didn’t taste artificial to us. Our only complaint was that there wasn’t a lot of berry flavor to the mousse, and we wish that part would have been more exciting. But anyone who likes fruity and light desserts will likely enjoy this treat! It’s $5.49 at Sunshine Seasons. Find Out If This Cake’s Perfect for You by Reading Our Full Review 3. Remy “Cheese” Cake — Sunshine Seasons OK, this one is too cute to not be near the top of the list. It’s Remy “Cheese” Cake. Get it?? Remy “Cheese” Cake This cake is mostly just a classic cheesecake and it’s more for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure but we really enjoyed it. There’s a slight tang to the cheesecake itself (which we enjoyed) and yellow cake layers instead of a traditional pastry base. The cake had a bit of a lemon flavor as well, which we thought was delicious! It’s a light dessert and not a super exciting one, but the theming was so incredible that we have to give it points for that. You can get a slice (wedge?) for $5.49. Not Convinced On the CHEESEcake? Check Out Our Full Review 2. Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake — Sunshine Seasons The top of our Sunshine Seasons list was the Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake — we’re chocoholics, can you blame us? This miniature cake is covered in chocolate ganache and filled with chocolate mousse. On top, you’ll find sprinkles, and icing dusted with EARidescent shimmer, as well as a 50th Anniversary garnish made of chocolate. Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake Everything was right about this cake. The cake itself was moist, the ganache was thick and rich, and the mousse was silky smooth. We’ll definitely be back for this one, and you can get it now for $5.49. We Would Like to Rave More About This Delicious Treat. Please Read the Full Review Here 1. La Crêperie de Paris — France Pavilion Our number 1 pick for EPCOT is La Crepêrie de Paris in the France Pavilion. This might be cheating…in fact we’re pretty sure it is because La Crêperie is a whole restaurant that opened in EPCOT on the 50th Anniversary. Can any single treat really compete with that? La Creperie de Paris At La Crêperie, you’ll find both sweet and savory crêpes. We’ve tried several of their dishes so far, and you can check out full reviews for them here. See Our Full Review of La Crêperie de Paris Our favorite crêpes here were some of the dessert ones we tried, including the Red Berries Crêpe for $7.50 and the Gourmande Crêpe (filled with a Nutella-like spread) for $8.95. We also enjoyed the savory crêpes, which had some strong and unique flavors. You can dine in or order at the window if you prefer the counter-service method. The Gourmande In general, the restaurant isn’t a must-visit for us, but everything we ate there was good, and it was really fun to try all the different crêpe flavors. Plus the whole area around it (the new France pavilion expansion) is just beautiful with fun details and gorgeous decorations. France Pavilion Expansion That’s all for our EPCOT 50th Anniversary treats ranking! Keep following DFB, because we’re taking a look at the 50th Anniversary snacks in each of the Disney World parks. See our ranking of all the 50th Anniversary treats in Magic Kingdom here! 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! 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EPCOT’s 2021 International Festival of the Holidays is returning this year with lots of fan-favorites including the popular Candlelight Processional, Cookie Stroll, and so much more. 2020 Festival of the Holidays Sign One of the best things to do at this festival is snack your way through all of the Holiday Kitchens around the park, which serve up festive food and treats from around the world. We knew the Holiday Kitchens would be returning, but now we have a list of which ones are going to be at the 2021 Festival of the Holidays! A lot of the Holiday Kitchens from 2020 are returning to this year’s festival, and one NEW kitchen is coming as well! The new kitchen is called Chesnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen, and it will be located near the entrance to World Showcase. At this kitchen, you’ll find cinnamon-glazed nuts and holiday-themed drinks. ©Disney And here’s the list of all the returning kitchens to the 2021 Festival of the Holidays: American Holiday Table – American Adventure Pavilion Here you’ll be able to “enjoy a seasonal salute—dig into traditional dishes reminiscent of grandma’s cooking at the American Adventure Pavilion.” American Holiday Table at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Bavaria Holiday Kitchen – Germany Pavilion At this booth, you’ll be able to “help yourself to heartwarming holiday dishes and refreshing beverages at the Germany Pavilion.” Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Booth The Donut Box – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet This booth is coming over from EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy “seasonally-themed donuts!” Holiday Hearth Desserts – Near Port of Entry This booth will feature “holly jolly desserts, hot cocoa and so much more.” Holiday Sweets & Treats – Near Port of Entry Here, you’ll find “tasty desserts and festive sips.” Holiday Sweets and Treats L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen – Between Morocco and France Pavilions This booth will offer “classic deli noshes with a side of New York flair.” Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen – France Pavilion Here you’ll be able to find select dishes, “wine and specialty cocktails.” Mele Kalikimaka – Near Port Of Entry Disney notes that here you’ll be able to “savor the flavor of fabulous, festive food and beverages from the islands of Hawa i‘i.” Mele Kalikimaka Booth Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen – Mexico Pavilion This booth will offer “south-of-the-border fare at the Mexican Pavilion!” Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen – Japan Pavilion Disney shares that this will feature festive dishes and drinks at the Japan Pavilion. Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco Pavilion Here you’ll find “delicious kebabs and cocktails.” This booth is staying on from this year’s International Food & Wine Festival. Shi Wasu Booth Tuscany Holiday Kitchen – Italy Pavilion Disney notes that here you’ll be able to “savor a seasonal take on some of the world’s best-loved food and beverages at the Italy Pavilion!” Yukon Holiday Kitchen – Canada Pavilion According to Disney this booth will feature “delightful dishes and libations from the Great White North—at the Canada Pavilion.” Additional Locations Funnel Cake – Between the American Adventure Pavilion Disney notes that you’ll be able to chow down on Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake here! Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – Throughout EPCOT Joffrey’s will offer their usual “selection of coffees, plus a tasty holiday-themed treat!” Refreshment Outpost – Between the China and Germany Pavilions At Refreshment Outpost you’ll find a special holiday surprise: Coconut-Pineapple Cake with DOLE Whip. (Sorry, guess it’s not a surprise now.) Refreshment Port – Showcase Plaza At Refreshment Port you’ll find “specials like Coquito Soft-serve, also available with Spiced Rum.” Refreshment Outpost This year’s list is missing a couple of Holiday Kitchens from last year, including the Shanghai Holiday Kitchen and Prost! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more details. And that’s all the Holiday Kitchens that you’ll find at EPCOT this festive season! Keep following DFB for more updates on the Festival of the Holidays in Disney World. Click Here to Learn About Another Way to Enjoy Treats at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to EPCOT for Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of Food Booths Coming to EPCOT's 2021 Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It might still be Halloween season at Disney World, but it’s also starting to look a lot like Christmas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Holiday Decorations from 2020 This year, lots of new and returning holiday entertainment, activities, and events will be available in Disney World, including an after-hours Christmas party event and EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. We already saw some details about EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, but now we’ve got more! Disney recently shared a list of celebrity narrators that fans will get to see during this special event. The narrators will tell guests the story of Christmas as an orchestra and choir entertain guests with some amazing music. In the past, we’ve seen Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, John Stamos, and more sharing the story of Christmas with guests. EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional So, who can guests expect to see at this year’s Candlelight Processional? Here’s the full list of celebrities and their schedules: Chita Rivera — November 29th — December 1st Jodi Benson — December 2nd — December 4th Alton Fitzgerald White — December 5th — December 7th Lisa Ling — December 11th — December 13th Steven Curtis Chapman — December 23rd — December 25th Blair Underwood — December 26th — December 28th Pat Sajak — December 29th — December 30th Choir at Candlelight Processional Note that celebrity narrators and dates are subject to change. We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are Coming Back — Click here for More Information! 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! Will you be at Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Celebrity Narrators Announced For This Year's Candlelight Processional in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re going to Disney World during the holidays, you have to check out the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Festival of the Holidays is returning! Festival of the Holidays takes place at EPCOT from November 26th through December 30th this year and celebrates different cultural traditions from around the world. There are food booths, decorations, and the famous Candlelight Processional. And, we just got exciting news about the celebrations! Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are returning to Festival of the Holidays this year! Epcot’s Candlelight Processional ©Disney Packages can be booked online beginning October 26th. Buying a package means you will get a lunch or dinner meal at select EPCOT restaurants and you’ll have guaranteed seating to watch the Candlelight Processional. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional The package usually includes your choice of an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage from the chosen restaurant’s menu or 1 full buffet where applicable. Candlelight Processional ©Disney Since seating for the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served and can be scarce, many people choose to do the dining package so they can ensure they have a seat! Epcot’s Candlelight Processional We’ll keep you updated with more Festival of the Holidays news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn more about Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. 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? Will you be at EPCOT for Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Are Coming BACK to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Seafood lovers, it’s your lucky day! We’re bringing you a review from the fish capital of EPCOT. Coral Reef Spread Yep, we’re stopping by The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT to give the latest fishy fare at Coral Reef Restaurant a REVIEW! This unique, aquatic spot doesn’t typically stand out as a must-do (have you SEEN the rest of the food at EPCOT?!), but a unique atmosphere and a robust menu of seafood favorites could make it worth the visit. Let’s see how it holds up today! Coral Reef is one of the more interesting restaurants in Disney World with HUGE picture windows that look out into The Seas aquarium. While you’re chowing down on fish, you’ll be lookin’ at ’em too (yeah, it’s kinda weird that way!). Get ready for a seafood-focused menu with options for most palates. Coral Reef Restaurant We typically can take or leave this restaurant. We love the amazing atmosphere, but we’re not always sure the experience is worth the high prices and the food is typically just so-so for the price. So, how was our visit this time around? Atmosphere To get to Coral Reef, first you gotta FIND Coral Reef. Head to The Seas with Nemo and Friends then head to the far right before entering. Basically hug the curved building until you hit a door. Coral Reef looks relatively unassuming from the outside and is actually your first taste that this restaurant, like much of the OG EPCOT that remains (which is now very little!), is STRAIGHT outta the 80s. Coral Reef Restaurant Once inside though, you’re greeted by the eclectic entryway decorated in seashells! Coral Reef Restaurant This hallway helps to “transport you underwater” for your meal. We DO love a theme. Coral Reef Restaurant All of the seashells featured in the entryway were gathered as a part of an environmentally sound program under the control of the Australian Ocean Authority. Neat! Coral Reef Restaurant Head into the restaurant and the interesting wavy shapes continue throughout the dining room, but your eye will probably be looking at something else… Coral Reef Restaurant …the HUGE windows into the adjacent aquarium! Coral Reef Restaurant These aquarium windows are the main feature of the restaurant and one of the main reasons we return to Coral Reef. Coral Reef Restaurant At one point during our meal, you could even spot divers taking care of the fish! Coral Reef Restaurant Seriously, we could stare into these waters for a LOT longer than the time it takes us to eat lunch. Coral Reef Restaurant The seating is tables and chairs, booths, and some special tables up by the tank. There really isn’t a bad seat in the room, but if you can, we recommend requesting one of the tank-side tables! Coral Reef Restaurant Once seated we were given a cloth napkin with utensils… Coral Reef Restaurant …and a QR Code to scan for the menu. The virtual menu is a pretty common sight across Disney World right now to help limit touchpoints. Coral Reef Restaurant Pro tip! Ask your server for a Fish Spotting Guide! Our Cast Member mentioned that it might be slightly out of date, but it was still fun and helpful to use when looking at the passing fish. These used to be handed to each table as they were seated along with real menus. Coral Reef Restaurant But enough about the atmosphere, let’s talk about the EATS! Eats Take a gander at the Coral Reef menu. As we mentioned, you’re going to see a HEAVY focus on the seafood. Let’s hope we don’t get any side-eye from the fish in the tank while we nosh on our seafood selections! Menu The menu has a small selection of Appetizers available, some seafood and some not. As for Entrees, you can pick between items like Shrimp, Chicken, Rib-Eye, Mahi Mahi, and more. Coral Reef Menu And finish up your meal with a selection of Desserts like The Chocolate Wave! On the other side of things, kids can start their meal with a few special Kids’ Appetizers just for them. Coral Reef Menu Then, it’s on to the Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrees and side Selections! Coral Reef Menu Drinks-wise, you can check out some Non-Alcoholic Mocktails and a LOT of Cocktail options. Coral Reef Menu And we mean a LOT of cocktail options. Coral Reef Menu Not a cocktail drinker? That’s OK! You can also check out Beer, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Specialty Coffees… Coral Reef Menu …Sparkling Wine, White Wine… Coral Reef Menu …Rose and Red Wine. Coral Reef Menu Whew! That’s a lot of options. Well, good thing we came HUNGRY. So let’s dive into the meat (Or should we say “fish?”) of the review. You’ll start off your meal with a simple bread course — basic rolls and a big slab of butter. Bread Course They might be basic, but we’re suckers for free bread. Bread Course For our drink, we ordered the Coral’Rita for $14. This classic cocktail is a Margarita with Patrón Añejo Tequila and Cointreau. Coral’Rita With such standard ingredients, this drink is a very basic margarita. There’s certainly nothing bad about it and the flavors were well-balanced, but it tasted like a lime marg you can get basically anywhere. If you’re looking for a delicious margarita in EPCOT, we still recommend heading over to the Mexico Pavilion. Coral’Rita. Cheers, fishy friends! Food-wise, we opted to start the meal with the Lobster Bisque appetizer for $10. Lobster Bisque This is a pretty classic bisque made with Cream, Brandy, and Chervil. Look at that creamy color! Lobster Bisque This was our favorite thing of the whole meal! It was super creamy and buttery with solid chunks of lobster throughout. Our reporter is not a big seafood person, but she still loved this! Be warned — it’s very rich! It’s basically a lobster and sherry flavored bowl of cream (like that’s a bad thing!). Lobster Bisque Overall, seafood fans (and even those flirting with the idea of seafood but not looking for a big slab of fish!) will probably enjoy this soup. If anything, we wish the lobster chunks were a little larger (but who doesn’t want more lobster?). Lobster Bisque and Bread Next up, we decided to try two entrees. Spoiler alert: We find it pretty hard to pass up on Shrimp and Grits when we see it on the menu! Shrimp and Grits This dish is Sautéed Shrimp, Cheddar Cheese Grits, Local Corn Succotash, Andouille Sausage, and Creole Spice Emulsion for $30. Shrimp and Grits First of all, MAJOR props for actually giving us more than like, two shrimp. Many Disney World Shrimp and grits seem to be more “grits…with a side of shrimp.” This was a good portion of shrimpies to grits. The grits were cooked nicely and the sausage gave a fair amount of spice to the dish. We absolutely LOVED the corn too. It maybe wasn’t the best Shrimp and Grits in Disney World (we love the dish at Homecomin’!), but it was still tasty. And we like the flavor combinations. The grits were creamy and cheesy, the Andouille sausage gave it some punch, the corn was nice as sweet and gave it great texture, plus sauteed shrimp (and lots of em!). It all came together nicely. Shrimp and Grits We’ve had this before and actually really enjoyed it. Our last plate had a lot more of that “Creole Emulsion” which, to us, tasted like a spiced thinned down mayo (hey, technically that IS an emulsion!). But you know what? It was the best part of the dish, so we could have used more here! And our OTHER entree was another Coral Reef favorite, the Seared Mahi Mahi for $31. Seared Mahi Mahi We’ve ALSO had this before but this go round it was a bit different. This serving features Jasmine Rice, Coconut and Cilantro-Lime Sauce, and Caribbean Shrimp Salsa. Seared Mahi Mahi Unfortunately, we were…less than happy with this dish. See those unappetizing white blobs on the side of the fish above? That’s typically a product of overly aggressively cooking fish. The salsa was a newer component of the dish for us but was good and fresh. The problem was the fish itself was VERY dry and chewy. For a $31 plate, the fish was NOT well-cooked. Frankly, neither dish felt quite worth the hefty price tag, but this one was especially disappointing. Seared Mahi Mahi Lucky for us, though, we got to wrap up our meal with a tasty dessert — The Chocolate Wave for $10! Another classic we’ve had a few times before. This sweet treat is a Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Gelato. YUM. The Chocolate Wave This is a simple dessert but it was VERY tasty. We loved the rich, warm chocolate inside and the tartness from the raspberry. Sometimes, if overly cooked, this is just a meh cake. But if done right, the middle oooooozes! We had ooziness on this visit. Even though the portion is small, it’s definitely shareable with how rich it is. Chocolate fans will enjoy this dessert but keep in mind you can find other great sweets elsewhere in EPCOT. The Chocolate Wave Alright, we’re feeling pretty full so it’s time for those final thoughts! Nosh or Not Splash over to Coral Reef Restaurant if… You love an aquarium. Coral Reef has amazing atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re swimming alongside the fish during your meal! TBH the atmo is the real draw here, not necessarily the food. You’re a big seafood fan. This is one of the most seafood-focused restaurants in Disney World outside of Disney Springs! You’ve never visited Coral Reef and want to try something new. Just keep swimming past Coral Reef Restaurant if… You’re not a seafood person. This menu doesn’t typically wow us, and it’s an even harder sell for someone who doesn’t like seafood. Something else catches your eye in EPCOT. EPCOT has some amazing food and it’s hard to consider Coral Reef among the top choices. You’re on a budget. $30 for an entree for lackluster food is NOT CHEAP. Overall Overall, we had a pleasant time at Coral Reef, but it’s hard for us to give it a recommendation for a few reasons. The food is inconsistent, the prices are wildly high, and there are a LOT of stellar options in the same park. It’s really hard to encourage you to spend 30 bucks on overcooked fish when you could get cuisine from around the world just steps away that’s far better, in our opinion. We did have wonderful service. Our server was very nice and helpful, and she gave a lot of good suggestions. Plus, she was super attentive and happy to talk about the fish swimming by in the aquarium. We liked the living fish better than the cooked ones, thankfully! The big winner here is the atmosphere. It’s always been the atmosphere, really. If you like an aquarium, you’ll love the views. Plus, when the divers came in to feed the fish, you get a bit of a show! Kids will probably love looking at the sea life. All the tables in here have a decent view too, so it’s really well set up so you can appreciate the sea life. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the fact that the food tends to be, well, meh. With such pricy portions, it’s hard to recommend this spot to anyone who isn’t specifically hoping to sit next to an aquarium window and check out fish for an hour or so (which, if that’s you: go for it, boo!). Guys, we’ve really tried to give Coral Reef high marks. It’s just not clicked for us yet. The times the food has been good, it was really just OK. Not something we’d seek out on return visits. The other times is was just not good. At some point we have to start wondering if it’s one of those “it’s not us, it’s you” type situations. Come to LOOK at the pretty fish, but don’t necessarily expect stellar TASTING fish. 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