Disney4me

Sure, it’s still technically Halloween season at Disney World, and we’re still enjoying all the Halloween decor, merchandise, snacks, and more at the parks. Disney’s Riviera Resort But…we’re also looking forward to the holidays at Disney World, and thanks to a new souvenir we just found, we’re ready to start decorating our Christmas tree! This souvenir is a brand new ornament representing Disney’s Riviera Resort. And it’s a gorgeous shade of metallic blue with gold trim and details. It’s got the Riviera logo on one side… So pretty …and a VERY fashionable Mickey and Minnie on the other. They’re so fashionable! It’s so pretty! We found this ornament at La Boutique at the Riviera for $29.99. We also recently spotted a Riviera ornament that looks like the hotel itself! Surprise — Mickey and Minnie are inside! Riviera Ornament If we see any other gorgeous holiday decor items (like the cool Old Key West ornament we found recently), we’ll be sure to share with you — the holidays will be here before you know it! 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 started thinking about the holidays yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Is It Christmas Yet? Because We Want This Disney World Hotel Ornament ASAP! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Disney nerds, we’ve seen some amazing Disney-inspired homes and apartments that have made our jaws drop from their sheer awesomeness. We wished we could live here… From a home designed by the same architect who designed Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle to an ACTUAL castle near Disney World to a home that came straight out of all our Disney design dreams, we’ve spent a lot of time wishing on stars for the $$$ to live in places like those! Well, now we’ve seen a home that was designed by an iconic Disney Imagineer that we want to live in! The home, a 2,892-square-foot estate called Villa di Fontani, was designed by Fred Joerger, who helped create Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Matterhorn! And as you can imagine, this mansion is GORGEOUS. It starts before you ever even get to the front doors with some beautiful water features. ©Realtor.com According to the house’s Realtor.com listing, “Villa Di Fontani Estate was conceived with the same magic that brought the first Disneyland Park to life. Designed and built by one of the three original Disney Imagineers Fred Joerger, this masterpiece also holds works of art by other Disney artists like Walt Peregoy, Tyrus Wong, and Travis Johnson. This property, steeped in old Hollywood history is made to overwhelm the senses.” ©Realtor.com The house features some stunning stained glass art! Does this art style give you Hercules vibes, too? ©Realtor.com It’s surrounded by waterfalls that look like they came straight out of a Disney movie. ©Realtor.com It may not be a castle, but it’s certainly fit for a Disney princess. There’s even an INDOOR waterfall with a Koi pond. Say what? ©Realtor.com And check out how spacious this is — but most importantly look out that window and tell us that this house doesn’t have its own World of Color going on out there! ©Realtor.com Okay, so it’s not EXACTLY World of Color, but these fountains are impressive! ©Realtor.com In true Disney Imagineer fashion, you’ll find a TON of intricate details throughout the estate. ©Realtor.com According to the listing, “Anywhere you are in the house or on the property, in any direction you gaze there will be an attraction to capture your eye.” That’s the Disney Imagineer way! ©Realtor.com The listing also says the current owner spent 11 years “caring for and lovingly restoring this property to its magical glory.” And WE believe it! This home really is magical! ©Realtor.com But before you start packing your bags to move in, we haven’t discussed the matter of payment…and well, this home will set you back $2.7 million if you’re interested. That’s a lot of cash!! Come back soon because we’ll share even more Disney-inspired or Disney Imagineer-created homes with you because, hey, we can all dream together, right? 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 the most amazing Disney-inspired home you’ve ever seen? Let us know in the comments! The post BRB. Putting This Disney Imagineer-Created Home On Our 'If We Win The Lottery' List first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We have many happy childhood memories reading Little Golden Books. And we love that so many Disney titles are available! We love Disney books! And some of the recent titles are sure to be big hits with kids, including one all about the 999 Happy Haunts of The Haunted Mansion, a book about The Mandalorian, a book about The Jungle Cruise, and even a Little Golden book adaptation of The Nightmare Before Christmas. But there are even MORE Little Golden Books coming soon, and you can pre-order them now on Amazon. The Orange Bird will give kids a chance to get to know this classic Disney character. ©Disney You can pre-order this book now for $5.99. We’re so excited to see Orange Bird getting his very own book! Click Here To Pre-Order The Orange Bird Little Golden Book Another classic Disney Parks attraction is also getting its own book. Space Mountain will take kids through space as they swerve around asteroids and discover the secrets of the universe. ©Disney This book is available for pre-order for $5.99. Click Here To Pre-Order Space Mountain Little Golden Book There’s a brand new adventure for kids in The Story of the Faithful Wookie. Chewbacca is with his friends when they meet Boba Fett on a mission to save Han Solo. But is Boba Fett a friend or not? ©Disney And if that sounds familiar, yes, this is the reimagined story from the animated part of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. You can pre-order this book for $5.99. Click Here To Pre-Order The The Story of the Faithful Wookie Little Golden Book There’s something for kids who love Marvel, too. The new Hawkeye Little Golden Book will get kids more familiar with Hawkeye and if this cover is any indication, they’ll get to meet Kate Bishop (who we’ll all get to meet soon in the Hawkeye Disney+ series), too. ©Disney This book is also $5.99 and available for pre-order Click Here To Pre-Order The Hawkeye Little Golden Book And speaking of Marvel, there’s a new Dr. Strange movie coming soon, but if your kids are interested in the character, you can get the Dr. Strange: Trouble In the Dream Dimension Little Golden Book. ©Disney This book promises loads of adventure with Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Its pre-order price is $5.99. Click Here To Pre-Order The Dr. Strange Little Golden Book All of these books will release on January 4th, 2022! We’re constantly covering EVERYTHING Disney, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more news! Looking for a Disney Adult Coloring Book? Read ALL about Disney’s 50th Anniversary option 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. Do you or your kids have any favorite Disney Little Golden Books? Let us know in the comments! The post Pre-Order the NEW Marvel, Star Wars, And Orange Bird Little Golden Books NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the best things about Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is all the new merchandise and NEW shops. EPCOT’s Port of Entry And one of the collections we’ve been the most excited about is the Vault Collection, which throws it way back to 1971 with retro-themed Disney World souvenirs. We are here for it! We previously checked out this collection at The Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs, but now the EPCOT shop Port of Entry is getting in on the vintage Vault Collection action. Orange Bird! We popped into the store today and saw that the store was already redecorating in honor of the collection! Vault collection banners are hanging from lampposts in the shop. Vault Collection Banner There’s a big “50” in the store’s main display, recognizing Disney World’s 50th anniversary! 50 Years Other new details have also been added, including this retro wrap around the globe that hangs from the shop’s ceiling. Love these little touches A Cast Member told us that they were preparing for the Vault Collection, but that it hasn’t arrived at the shop just yet. However, they expect to have all those cool retro Disney World items in soon, so keep checking back with us because we’ll let you know when they’re 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. Will you be grabbing some items from the Vault Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: The One Shop Disney World History Buffs Should Visit! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary kicked off on Friday, October 1st, and we were in the parks to take in all of the celebrations. Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor We tried a ton of new food items, saw new entertainment, checked out a new ride, and more! The day was exciting and historic, marking a huge milestone for Disney World — but that doesn’t mean it didn’t have its issues. We noticed some not-so-magical things happening on the 50th anniversary, and we’re here to share our experience and what could be done to fix or avoid these issues in the future. Merchandise Issues Let’s start out with something that was probably obvious to you if you were in Magic Kingdom on the 50th — there was a problem with how the merchandise was being handled. SO many people wanted to get their hands on 50th anniversary merchandise that there were huge lines starting before the park even technically opened. Morning line to get into The Emporium The Emporium saw long lines to get inside and once you actually made it IN the store, it was PACKED with people basically standing shoulder to shoulder at points. Tensions rose due to the demand for merchandise and the large crowd, and a fight actually broke out inside the store, which resulted in security being called, according to a Cast Member. A much calmer Emporium on October 3rd And, a good majority of the merchandise at the Emporium for the 50th anniversary wasn’t even limited edition and had been in the store for days, if not weeks, already. Much of this merchandise should be around for the whole 18-month celebration, or at least a decent portion of it. But of course, it ran the risk of selling out, which increased demand even more. 50th Anniversary Merchandise There WAS some more exclusive merchandise back at Big Top Souvenirs in Fantasyland, and because of that, it was not a great situation either. The store used a virtual queue system, as they were probably the most in-demand store in the whole park due to those exclusive items. And, by 7:25AM, the virtual queue was full. And we mean FULL! This lead to angry guests being mad they couldn’t get into the store (more on that in a minute). Virtual Waitlist Then, there were new items released that day for the celebration, like popcorn buckets, that Magic Kingdom just simply did not have enough of to meet the demand there. Plus, they should’ve been located in more locations so as to not have one massive line waiting for these items. This isn’t their first rodeo — Disney knows the merch people WANT on days like this and they could have been a bit better prepared. Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets In the future, when there will be big event days or days known for being crowded in Magic Kingdom, Disney needs another plan of action! They should have stricter capacity limits for the inside of stores and they should spread out the merchandise to MANY different stores around the parks so everyone isn’t trying to get into the same place. They also should be prepared with a higher supply of items they know will be in major demand, like the popcorn buckets. Lines everywhere on Main Street! Disney historically has not handled limited releases smoothly, and this is no exception. Limited releases on shopDisney are still regularly plagued with issues, special merchandise drops in the parks can also still often lead to LONG waits and poorly managed crowds. The one area we DID see Disney make a change recently was implementing the 2 per guest limit on merchandise. That has helped a bit with the initial burst of people buying out a given piece of merchandise, but wrangling crowds and meeting demand is another issue entirely. One of the days we roasted away in the sun for hours to see Minnie Ears More virtual lines might be the answer to avoid crowding as well. More Cast Members stationed to help manage crowds would have likely been welcomed. But, it is not Disney’s fault for the behavior of guests that got angry and were fighting because of merchandise — that’s on the guests, which brings us to our next issue. Rude Guests A tale as old as time! Some people just don’t know how to be nice to others, and it is NOT okay. There were far too many times on October 1st we heard our mothers in the back of our heads saying, “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all!” We witnessed many, many guests being rude to Cast Members in Magic Kingdom for things that weren’t even in their control. Even if they WERE in their control, it is unacceptable to yell at a Cast Member. They are the people that keep Disney World running and help make your trip magical! Without them, there would be no Disney World, so they deserve to be treated right. 50th Anniversary Cast Member Name Tags Because of the virtual queue limiting who could go into Big Top Souvenirs to get that day-of-only merchandise, we saw guests getting extremely angry with the Cast Members there. Guests were screaming at them, and eventually, several managers were handling the situation. While guests should not act like that toward Cast Members, Disney could’ve possibly alleviated some of this if they didn’t put the only super-exclusive merchandise in one location. Spread it out! Big Top on October 1st We also repeatedly witnessed Cast Members getting yelled at by guests over things like those popcorn buckets being out of stock or long mobile order waits. If you’re in Disney World on the 50th anniversary — which you already knew was going to be insanely popular — didn’t you think you would have to wait longer than usual for food and merchandise? Hate to break it to those folks, but we had been bracing for this madness for over a year — we KNEW it would be rough. We were right. Lots of Lines And, again, the new food items people were waiting for are going to be in Magic Kingdom for the next 18 MONTHS. They were not exclusive to that singular day. We’ve been hangry in Disney before too, but we don’t take it out on Cast Members! We will say though that this was definitely NOT the case for everyone. Many guests were simply there enjoying the day and their ability to say they were there on the historical day. But as they say, “one bad apple can spoil the bunch.” In this case, it was a fair number of bad apples and they were mad they didn’t get their tumblers or cheese fries. We spoke to far too many Cast Members close to tears over the course of the day due to unruly guests taking out their frustrations on those magical people that are just trying their best to help. Things can get stressful in Disney World. We know. You can be hot, hungry, and tired. But please take a deep breath, pause for a moment, and do your best to handle a difficult situation with kindness. It will make the situation better for both you and the Cast Member. Click here to see the new way to give Cast Members a compliment! Crowd Control If you were following along with us on October 1st, you probably took notice of the large crowds in Magic Kingdom. When we first entered the park, Main Street, U.S.A. was filled with people everywhere. And we mean EVERYWHERE. This leads us to the first big problem we noticed of the day with the crowds. It’s a BIG anniversary, so naturally, guests expect some sort of pomp and circumstance to go with it. Someone coming on stage, a rededication for the public — something! But an incredibly brief good morning from Mickey and Co. was all they got. If there was no real intention of having a special welcome at the Castle in the morning, Disney should have prepared guests. That’s a LOT of humans Station signs at the entrance if needed or have Cast Members informing the crowds what would or wouldn’t be happening. But guests’ imaginations ran wild with what could be and the result was overwhelming crowds waiting for something that was never really going to happen. This, ultimately, led to a lot of disappointed guests. 50th Anniversary Morning Crowds Like we said, there were long lines for merchandise, but also incredibly long lines for food. We waited almost two hours at a few locations for our Mobile Orders and that seemed more common than not. This led to gaggles of guests crammed at the entrance to fast food locations. And, people started staking out their spots for the new fireworks show that night VERY early on, so the area in front of Cinderella Castle had a lot of people there basically all day. Magic Kingdom 50th Anniversary crowds One of the issues with crowds has to do with Disney letting people into Magic Kingdom before the park opened. The park was officially supposed to open at 8AM, with Disney hotel guests allowed in at 7:30AM, but by 7AM, Main Street was already crowded with people. Yeah, before the sun was even up. This was not great for other Disney hotel guests who thought they were going to get an early start, especially for those who specifically stayed on property for that perk. The sun isn’t even up yet, people! Disney could have done a better job at crowd control throughout the entire day. Since the main new offerings were all food and merchandise, that’s where the crowds were for the most part — waiting in line. There was also the new cavalcade and fireworks, but those took place on Main Street as well, where it was already crowded due to the food and merchandise situation. So, that whole area was just slammed all day. The Busiest Place on Earth? If Disney had more new offerings around the park, maybe that would have better distributed the crowds. New entertainment or special ride overlays could have created a demand in more areas of the park, which would have alleviated the huge crowds in line for merchandise and food. And, again, they could’ve spread the 50th merchandise out way more so guests could get it at stores all around the park. We noticed other sections of the park, like Tomorrowland, downright pleasant with lower crowds for big portions of the day! Tomorrowland Crowds were chill! Better yet, if a brand new ride had opened in Magic Kingdom that day, it would’ve been a HUGE draw for crowds! Imagine if TRON: Lightcycle Run had been ready, then more people probably would’ve been over in Tomorrowland instead of waiting in line for merchandise. The good news for fans of rides was that, because everyone was waiting for other things, there were super short lines for all the rides, which was awesome and very unexpected! A headlining new attraction would have been the big draw the center of the park desperately needed. Seven Dwarfs All of this is to say we genuinely enjoyed most of the 50th Anniversary. Did it go off without a hitch? Nope. Not at all. But at this point, it’s a teachable moment. What can we take from this so we don’t make this mistake again? Disney is a master at crowd control, merchandise drops, and more, so we know this is very much something they can get under control. And remember — days like this are few and far between. So, we hope Disney considers these issues when planning for future major events — or even busy holidays. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to read more about our experience in Disney World on the 50th anniversary Check out our video for more of what the 50th anniversary was like 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 Did you notice any of these issues in Magic Kingdom on the 50th? Let us know in the comments. The post 3 Things That Went Horribly Wrong in Disney World on October 1st...and What Needs To Change Because Of Them first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Main Street Confectionery is back after a HUGE refurb in Magic Kingdom! Main Street Confectionery We first got a sneak peek at the new interactive candy wall and some of the new treats — then the fan-favorite spot officially opened right before Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Since then, we’ve tried some of the new treats (including the controversial Skittles fudge), but today we spotted a new treat! Today, we’re checking out the Peanut Butter Cookie Pie with a Peanut Butter Cookie, Chocolate Frosting, and Peanut Butter M&M’s for $5.49. Although it’s a hint on the dry side from all the peanuts and peanut butter, this is a soft, rich cookie that’s dense and not too sweet! There are peanut butter chips baked into the cookie which added some good texture. The Peanut Butter Cookie Pie! We liked that the cookie wasn’t completely covered in chocolate — it had just enough so that it added to the cookie without overpowering it. The peanut butter M&M’s add another great texture to the cookie. The only thing that could’ve made this cookie even better would be a nice glass of milk, but hey, we’re not complaining about this delicious treat! Breakfast of Champions If you’re looking for a super sweet treat, this isn’t the one for you! However, this one is perfect for the peanut butter lovers out there and for anyone craving a treat that’s not overly sweet. Side note: Annual Passholders, don’t forget to use your discount at the Confectionery! Yum! If you’re looking for a sweet snack to share that will please just about anyone, we’d recommend grabbing this one. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See ALL the Menu Changes and Price Increases That Hit 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. Would you try this new treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Dare You Not to DROOL When Looking at Disney World's New Peanut Butter Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Traveling is fun, but it has its fair share of problems. Orlando International Airport 50th Anniversary Display Many guests who visit the Disney Parks often have a tight schedule and plan for their trip, and something like a flight cancellation could alter those plans. Although Spirit Airlines recently had major cancellations, now another airline is cancelling hundreds of flights this weekend. According to CNBC, passengers on several Southwest Airlines flights experienced cancellations this weekend, resulting in long customer service wait times and growing frustration. Interestingly, other airlines flying out of Florida over the weekend dealt with cancellations as well, but far fewer flights were impacted when compared to Southwest. Southwest Airlines On Sunday alone, Southwest Airlines canceled 27% of its schedule, or over 1,000 flights, in one day. The company blamed its significant wave of cancellations on air traffic control issues and bad weather. Southwest Plane The cancellations began on Saturday, when the airline halted 808 total flights. Meanwhile, other airlines in the area canceled only a small percentage of their overall flights, leading to speculation about the true motivation behind Southwest’s schedule change. Orlando International Airport This isn’t the first time Southwest has experienced major issues. Over the summer, the company experienced a system-wide outage that caused thousands of delays and cancellations. New commemorative Disney plane This news comes right after Southwest’s 50th Anniversary celebration, which they shared with Disney World by creating a co-branded commemorative plane filled with Disney details. 50th Anniversary Plane If you’re planning on flying through Southwest in the near future, you might want to confirm your flight details to make sure everything is still on track! In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned for all the latest travel news and Disney information. 3 Hilarious Things That Happened to the DFB Reporters in Disney World Last 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. Have you ever experienced an airline cancelation? Let us know in the comments. The post Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1000 Flights Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s been a busy week at Disney World, hasn’t it? The 50th Anniversary Celebration has officially kicked off! Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons at California Grill And we’ve been busy running around trying every new snack we can find, WHILE also checking out some new restaurants and dining experiences. But we’re still tracking every menu update we can find, so let’s get on with what’s been going on this week! EPCOT Le Cellier Steakhouse There’s a price increase happening over at Le Cellier in the Canada Pavilion. On the “Appetizers” menu, Tuna Tartare has gone up from $17 to $19. Le Cellier in EPCOT However, that’s the ONLY change we’ve seen here this week! Read Our Most Recent Le Cellier Review Magic Kingdom Columbia Harbour House We’ve got some unfortunate news for fans of the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Lava Cake — as of writing, it’s no longer on the menu at Columbia Harbour House. Minnie Mouse Lava Cake Cookie The Harbour Salad and Harbour Salad with Chicken have also been removed from the menu. Read Our Most Recent Review of Columbia Harbour House Disney Springs Earl of Sandwich There’s a slight price increase at Earl of Sandwich. The Pepperoni Pizza Bread increased from $7.99 to $8.49. Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs That’s the only change we’ve seen here, though. Check Out Our Recent Review of A Limited Time Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich Vivoli Il Gelato Some Gelato flavors have been switched out at Vivoli Il Gelato. The following flavors have been removed: Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Butter Pecan, and Chocolate Hazelnut. Pineapple has been added to the Sorbet flavors. Vivoli Il Gelato Flavors We’re also seeing some price increases: Tiramisu Push Pop increased from $5.75 to $6 Creamsicle Float and Fresco Float increased from $11 to $11.25 Mini Bomboloni (Italian Doughnut) (4) increased from $6 to $8 Cannoli increased from $6.50 to $6.75 Java Chip and Peanut Butter Caramel have been removed from Milkshakes and Floats. There’s also a new Strawberry Waffle, which is fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream for $9.75. Finally, the option to get 4 Large Cookies has been removed from “Bakery.” Would You Pay $25 to Eat REAL GOLD in Disney World?! Planet Hollywood We saw quite a few changes at Planet Hollywood! Under “Appetizers” Fried Jumbo Shrimp increased from $15.99 to $18.99. AND there are a few changes with the salads: ADDED: Spinach & Berries — Baby spinach tossed with fresh blueberries and strawberries, candied walnuts, Roma tomato, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette for $17.99. Add grilled all-natural chicken breast for an additional $3. REMOVED: Citrus Kale Planet Hollywood Here’s what’s been updated under pastas: Penne, Chicken & Broccoli increased from $18.99 to $19.99 ADDED: Shrimp Florentine — Six large shrimp, Roma tomato & baby spinach with spaghetti tossed in roasted garlic cream sauce for $25.99 Burgers also saw a few updates: Bacon Mac-n-Cheese increased from $19.99 to $20.99 The Original Ringer increased from $18.99 to $19.99 Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger Finally, the “Grill Specialties” part of the menu has been updated: Bistro Sirloin Steak increased from $29.99 to $31.99 BBQ Ribs increased from $29.99 to $31.99 Slow-roasted Chicken increased from $26.99 to $28.95 Sesame Ginger Salmon increased from $29.99 to $31.99 ADDED: Fresh Florida Mahi Mahi — Grilled mahi mahi topped with tropical fruit salsa, served with house-made cilantro rice and green bean blend for $31.99 Read Our Latest Review of Planet Hollywood Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Mardi Grogs Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts will reopen soon, so we’re starting to see a few menu updates coming in. Here’s what’s changing at the Mardi Grogs Pool Bar: REMOVED: Garden Salad with Chicken ADDED: Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken for $10.99 Mardi Grogs Pool Bar at Port Orleans — French Quarter REMOVED: Mickey Pretzel, Cream Cheese Pretzel, Jalapeno Pretzel, Nacho Chips with Cheese, and Mickey Pretzel with Cheese ADDED: Pretzel with Cheese Sauce for $6.79 Reservations Are Now Open For Port Orleans Resorts — Find Out More Here Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Muddy Rivers Pool Bar Over at Muddy Rivers, there are a few changes on the “Sandwiches and Salads” menu: REMOVED: Italian Sub ADDED: Ham and Cheese Sub — Served with Tomato, Lettuce, and bag of chips for $10.49 Muddy Rivers Pool Bar ADDED: Pretzel with Cheese Sauce for $6.79 We Can’t Get Over How Pretty This Shimmery Cocktail is in Disney World! Read Our Review! Riverside Mill Food Court The breakfast menu at Riverside Mill Food Court is also seeing some changes prior to reopening. Here’s what we’re seeing: Mickey-shaped Waffles increased from $8.79 to $9.99 REMOVED: Cheese Omelet and Western Omelet Seating at Riverside Mill Food Court REMOVED: Chipotle Seitan Vegetable Saute (Plant-Based) ADDED: Overnight Oats — Oats, Chia Seeds, Agave Syrup, Coconut Milk, Blueberries, and Walnuts (Plant-based) for $5.29 Read Our Latest Review of the Contemporary’s California Grill! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette The menu at The Artist’s Palette has seen quite a few changes: REMOVED: Chicken Breast Nuggets ADDED: Lemon-Tarragon Roasted Chicken — Roasted Half-Chicken in Lemon-Tarragon Butter served with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables for $14.49 ADDED: Chicken Strips (4 Strips) — Served with House-made Saratoga Chips for $10.49 ADDED: Braised Meatballs — Pork and Beef Meatballs cooked in Pomodoro Sauce served with Polenta, Sweet-and-Sour Peppers and Onions, and Grilled Baguette for $11.99 Turkey Club Wrap increased from $10.99 to $11.49 Artist’s Palette Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich — Barbecued Pork topped with Creamy Coleslaw and Mango Ketchup on a Kaiser Roll served with a choice of Side for $10.49 Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich decreased from $10.99 to $10.49 Saratoga Salad with Chicken increased from $10.99 to $11.29 Caesar Salad with Chicken increased from $9.99 to $10.99 Saratoga Salad increased from $8.99 to $9.29 Caesar Salad increased from $7.99 to $8.99 Check Out Our Review Of The Artist’s Palette 50th Anniversary Snack! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Cape May Cafe We’re already big fans of the breakfast at Cape May Cafe but there’s been a change. The Assorted House-made Pastries and Spreads is now gone from the menu. Assorted pastries and breads Instead, guests will get Beach Buns, which are Salted Caramel Pull-apart Bread topped with Cinnamon Streusel. Um YUM! Read Our Review of Cape May Cafe’s Beach Buns Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill Although we report a lot of price increases at Disney World, we’ve got some price DECREASES happening over at Geyser Point: Charcuterie decreased from $18 to $14 Bison Cheeseburger decreased from $19 to $16 Also, the Fruit Plate is now Season Fruit Plate and served with Honey Yogurt. Bison Burger and Waffle Fries Here’s what’s new with the beverages there: ADDED: Magical Beacon Cocktail — Empress 1908 Gin, Bols Blue Curaçao, Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, Orgeat (Almond), Lemon, Hibiscus Grenadine and a souvenir Glow Cube for $17 ADDED: Rough Rider Sour — Rough Rider Whiskey perfectly mixed with Sweet-and-Sour for $15 REMOVED: WhipperSnapper Sour Check Out Our Most Recent Review of Geyser Point Bar & Grill Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market Hold on to your hats, because Centertown Market had the MOST menu changes this week. Let’s get down to it. Here’s what’s been updated: Cheeseburger is now Cheddar Cheeseburger — Grilled Signature-blend Burger topped with Cheddar, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $11.49 Bacon Cheeseburger is now Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger — Grilled Signature-blend Burger topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $12.49 ADDED: Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich — Barbecued Pork topped with Creamy Coleslaw and Mango Ketchup on a Kaiser Roll served with a choice of Side for $10.49 Centertown Market Smoked Turkey Sandwich is now Turkey Sandwich — Smoked Turkey, Gouda, Barbecue Mayonnaise, and Crispy Slaw on soft Multigrain Bread Served Deli-style with choice of side for $9.99 With Chicken Strips, you now get four strips, instead of three ADDED: Garden Salad — Bed of Romaine with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, and Croutons with your choice of Dressing on the side for $8.99 Four-Cheese Pizza is now Large Cheese Pizza for $14.99 Pepperoni Pizza is now Large Pepperoni Pizza for $14.99 Previous Centertown Market Lunch Options REMOVED: Hawaiian Pizza ADDED: Super Slice of Pepperoni Pizza for $8.99 and Super Slice of Cheese Pizza for $8.49 ADDED: Garden Salad with Chilled Shrimp — Chilled Shrimp served over a bed of Romaine with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, and Croutons with your choice of Dressing on the side for $11.99 ADDED: Garden Salad with Chilled Chicken — Chilled Chicken Breast served over a bed of Romaine with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, and Croutons with your choice of Dressing on the side for $10.99 Caribbean Beach Resort’s Centertown Market REMOVED from Plant-Based: Plant-based Spicy Jackfruit-Carnitas Hoagie, “Cheesesteak” Griddled Seitan, Plant-based Tacos, Curried Garbanzo Salad Sandwich, and Chipotle Seitan Tacos- For Kids 3-9 Impossible Market Burger is now Impossible Barbecued Market Burger — Served with Arugula, Tomato, Avocado, Barbecue Sauce, and a choice of a side for $12.79 ADDED: Plant-based Fried Yucca Bowl — Fried Yucca topped with Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Plant-based Cheese, and Plant-based Sausage for $15.49 We Tried Centertown Market’s Family Take Out Menu. Read Our Review Here! Those are a LOT of updates, but that’s it for this week. But don’t worry — we’re keeping an eye on all the menus at Disney World, so we’ll be back soon with any changes we find! 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. Did any of your favorite Disney World restaurants have menu updates this week? Let us know in the comments! The post See ALL the Menu Changes and Price Increases That Hit Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You don’t need us to tell ya that Disney World has some hardcore fans. Cinderella Castle And those fans tend to have an unspoken list of classic rides, top eats, and popular opinions that are generally undisputed. That’s just how it goes! But what if you DON’T agree? Well, we may be right there with you! Here are 10 things Disney fans are too afraid to say…but a lot of ‘em may be thinking it. “I love Universal!” Just a little ways down the road from Disney World is (brace yourselves, guys) ANOTHER theme park! GASP! SHOCK! LOL OK so Orlando and the central Florida area is actually home to a TON of theme parks NOT “all started by a mouse.” The BIGGEST of them though is Universal Orlando, which has a committed group of fans itself. But for some reason, people tend to be one-or-the-other…and most Disney fans don’t show their love for Universal loud and proud. Universal Orlando But hey — we get it! We may be ALL about Disney here at DFB, but we can appreciate that Universal has some pretty amazing rides (and can we just talk about all the Harry Potter snacks?!). Universal has a faaaantastic Halloween event in Halloween Horror Nights (basically is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party was more for the adult set and REALLY scary!) as well as fun Christmas festivities, Mardi Gras celebrations, and more. The Incredible Hulk Coaster Plus: HARRY. POTTER. Y’all, we love us a Disney-themed land, but The Wizarding World of Harry Potter SLAPS. You can also stroll around Springfield with the Simpsons, escape dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, train with Minions, and more! Sure it’s not Disney Princesses, but it’s still really FUN. Hogsmeade Oh and if you like thrill rides? Yeah, they have a lot of those too. Universal definitely embraced the thrill rides/roller coasters a bit harder than Disney World initially, so if you’re looking for more ways to get your adrenaline pumping, they gotchu. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit So if you enjoy ‘em both, don’t sweat it. There’s enough love to go around! Read the Latest from Universal Orlando! “I’m Not a Fan of [Insert Popular Ride Here]” Like we mentioned, Disney fans have a list of rides that are just so good. We’re talking Flight of Passage, Rise of the Resistance, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train…you get the point. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train And sometimes, you may not agree! AND THAT’S OK! Maybe you don’t get all the fuss about Flight of Passage, or you’d never wait an hour+ for Seven Dwarfs which, let’s face it, is pretty similar to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Flight of Passage Entrance What if you don’t really care about or love the new hotness of the moment? In Disney World right now, that would likely be Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT or Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its flagship ride, Rise of the Resistance. Maybe you DON’T care about waiting in a looooong line to ride or you do and are left…underwhelmed. It’s OK — you may not be the majority but you’re definitely not alone. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Maybe you love some of Disney’s more underrated rides instead — or maybe you’re a food-and-characters kinda person, and you skip most attractions altogether. Hall of President fans, you’re just as heard as those who love the biggest newest rides! That’s cool, too! Learn More About an Underrated Disney World Ride! “Disney Is Too Expensive” Let’s face it: we’ve been seeing price increase after price increase in Disney World lately. The lightsaber experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, ice cream at L’Artisan des Glaces in EPCOT — even your MagicBand — have recently been hiked up in cost. This spot recently got a price increase! When you combine park tickets, a hotel room, flights, meals, and more, your expenses can really add up. Sometimes, a trip is just not in someone’s budget — or if it is, they find themselves skipping those “extra” paid experiences. Park tickets can be pricey! If you’re a BIG Disney fan, it can sometimes feel like you’re not allowed to complain prices are too high. “You can’t put a price on magic.” Right? Wrong! (You can put a price. –and it’s likely THOUSANDS of dollars!) Just because you really love Disney World and have visited dozens of times (or just once or even never at all!) doesn’t mean you need to cash out your savings or start selling off grandma’s jewelry to force your way into affording a trip. Time to start filling this puppy with some spare change! And that nearly 5 dollar bottle of water, 12 dollar hot dog, or 70 dollar shirt? Yeah, they ARE expensive. Disney World does not equal the real world in both good ways and bad. The inflated prices are definitely one of the frustrating ones. You’re allowed to not like the prices you have to pay. Yeah, these are NOT “normal” prices! If you ARE looking for ways to save on your Disney vacation, we’ve got plenty of budgeting tips for you right here! And don’t forget to keep an eye out for the latest deals and discounts. You could save big on hotel rooms, tickets, and more. Check Out the Latest Disney Deals and Discounts! “Harry Potter Is Better Than Star Wars” Ah, the epic battle of Harry Potter vs. Star Wars. Both of these franchises have themed lands in major theme parks (yup, we’re back to Disney vs. Universal), so they often get pitted against each other. Hogsmeade Since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is in Disney, a lot of Disney fans may feel pressured to pick that over Harry Potter. But come on — we’ve already talked about how great The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is. Rep your house colors and, if ya want, take a break from Disney to visit Hogsmeade. Trust us: your Disney cred will still be in good shape. There’s plenty of room on the fan bus for all franchises — Disney-owned or not! Here’s What Would Have Happened if Disney Owned Harry Potter! “I Love the Disney IP Rides That Replaced the Oldies” Now, THIS is an age-old debate. Remember when Frozen Ever After replaced Maelstrom in EPCOT and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway replaced The Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Those are classic examples of rides inspired by Disney intellectual property (IP) replacing the old-but-good icons. Remember when this was the Great Movie Ride… A lot of Disney fans are upset that non-IP rides (think Expedition Everest, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion) are becoming few and far between in the parks, and that Disney’s franchises are popping up everywhere. But others may have a counterargument: those IP rides keep things current and more relatable for younger visitors. …and this was Malestrom? This is one you likely have an opinion on one way or another (but remember, you’re also still allowed to like a ride if it’s original or based on an IP!). No matter which side you’re on, you’re sure to have people agreeing — and disagreeing! — with you. Do YOU Remember When These Disney World Rides Changed? “Dole Whips Are Overrated” You could insert just about any popular snack here and the reaction would be the same, but we’ll use Dole Whips as an example. They’re a quintessential Disney snack — and they’re so popular that Disney is constantly rolling out new flavors! Dole Whip Now, the Dole Whip fandom is strong (and yup, we’re a part of it). So a Disney fan might feel a little uncomfy saying that Dole Whips just aren’t their jam. But everyone has their own taste, and maybe frosty, fruity treats aren’t your favorite. Dole Whip is one of our favorites! Luckily, Disney has a bajillion different snacks throughout the parks. You’re bound to find something you like! Check Out Some Dole Whip Flavors You NEED to Try! “Magic Kingdom Is the Worst Park” Magic Kingdom is Disney’s flagship park — but not everyone’s a fan! Sure, some people aren’t into the rides or prefer the theming of other parks more…but one big group has a pretty united argument. Pirates of the Caribbean If you’re driving to Magic Kingdom, you need to park at the Transportation and Ticket Center (that’s the TTC, for those “in the know”) and take the monorail, bus, or ferry boat to the park entrance. And trust us: that can be a pain. Especially at the end of the day, when you’re tired and everyone is trying to leave at once! Transportation and Ticket Center You park. Then you walk for basically 80 miles to the TTC (we kid, but also…it’s not exactly close!). Then you have to go through security. Then you have to pick a transportation and wait. Then you ride said transport to the Magic Kingdom. THEN and only then are you actually AT the park! It can take a long time coming and going. The love for Magic Kingdom is REAL, but guys, the Transportation and Ticket Center is many people’s kryptonite. And we can totally understand why! Check Out Our Complete Guide to Disney World Transportation! “Animal Kingdom Is the Best Park” On the flip side, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the more underrated parks in Disney World. Besides Flight of Passage, there really aren’t any attractions here that have people lining up for hours. Tree of Life But the food is AMAZING, the animals are fun to watch, and sometimes, it’s just plain relaxing! For those reasons and more, many people would pick Animal Kingdom as their #1…but they may not say it. But here at DFB, we think you could justify why ANY of the parks is your favorite — or why any of them is your least favorite. We have team members who are ride-or-die for EPCOT…or Animal Kingdom…or really any of them! Everyone is unique and their favorite park will be too. They all have their pros and cons! Do YOU Know These Fun Facts About Animal Kingdom? “The New Technology Is Too Much” Recently, Disney has been advancing their in-park technology like CRAZY. We’ve seen the rise of Mobile Order, MagicMobile, virtual queues, and the Park Pass reservation system — not to mention smaller changes like facial recognition testing and Mobile Dine Check-In. And now, coming soon, interactive MagicBands! Mobile Order Pick Up If you’re not into using your phone in the parks, you may not be a fan of all these changes. After all, you’re pretty much dependent on the My Disney Experience app nowadays! You’re on vacation and maybe the last thing you want to do is find yourself constantly messing with your phone. And while many people enjoy how everything is now in the palm of their hand, others wish things would just go back to the good ol’ days. Prefer to use one of these instead? If you’re in that second crew, you can opt out of some of this new technology. Go for a Key to the World Card or MagicBand instead of MagicMobile. When facial recognition technology was a thing, you could skip it. Sure paper FastPasses have gone the way of the dodo. And if you’re still missing old ticket books to ride attractions, we’re sure many others out there are in your camp. But the times they are a’changing, so we recommend at least keeping up with the latest tech news in the parks so you know what to expect (and what you can skip!). Keep an eye out for ways to go tech-free! Read More About the New Technology in Disney World! “The EPCOT Rides Aren’t That Great” Last but not least, we’re revisiting those popular rides…but with a twist. Many of us can probably accept that a lot of EPCOT’s rides are not absolute must-dos. And yet there’s a HUGE, dedicated fan club for Journey Into Imagination with Figment, Living with the Land, and Spaceship Earth. Spaceship Earth And yes, we love these rides, too. They’re relaxing and nostalgic — not to mention, they’re a great chance to kick back in the AC! But a lot of people just don’t get what the hype is all about…and yet they don’t wanna be the ones to say it. Journey Into Imagination with Figment If you’re not a fan of the EPCOT rides, that’s a-okay! Perhaps you weren’t there in the 80s to witness the heyday of EPCOT Center magic. OR maybe you were and you still just don’t get why people are SO PASSIONATE about a ride centered on transportation. Or energy. Or the country of Norway. (EPCOT in the 80s and 90s was a WILD ride, y’all! ) Eat the food, wander around the World Showcase, and check out the Festival activities. PLUS, with the addition of some newer rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and, soon, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, there’s going to be a healthy amount of newer, flashier rides to enjoy. There’s plenty more to love about this park! Did YOU Know These 25 EPCOT Secrets? Well, there ya have it! Do YOU agree with any of these opinions? Any we missed?! Let us know in the comments! Don’t worry — we won’t judge. This is a safe space! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Some Unpopular Disney World Opinions! 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 any of these opinions? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Things Disney Fans Are Too Afraid to Say first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from the BoardWalk at Walt Disney World! Disney’s BoardWalk We love hanging out at the BoardWalk to visit places like Trattoria al Forno for some Italian food or BoardWalk Joe’s to get a quick margarita! A spot we don’t find ourselves at much though is AbracadaBar, a magician-themed cocktail lounge right on the BoardWalk! According to the lore of the BoardWalk, magicians tried to outdo each other with their tricks here after their shows. But one day, the secret lounge vanished into thin air! Now, it’s randomly reappeared for us to enjoy. It’s been a while since we waltzed into this time capsule, so let’s see if AbracadaBar is still magical! Atmosphere AbracadaBar has been at Disney’s BoardWalk since 2016. Helloooo AbracadaBAR It’s themed as the former stomping grounds for famous magicians, illusionists, and magician’s assistants, so it’s like you’re traveling back in time a bit! Let’s clear this up right away though: this is not in the same vein as Trader Sam’s over at the Polynesian. This isn’t a bar with an interactive schtick like you might think. Rather, it’s a place to relax in the dark, take in the ambiance, and enjoy a few cocktails. That said, a few pieces of art on the walls do randomly “come alive.” If you’ve seen the posters in Town Square in Magic Kingdom, something along those lines. It’s a fun (tiny) detail, but otherwise forgettable. AbracadaBar Bar Since this place is a lounge, it usually opens up in the afternoons and doesn’t close until later in the evenings (most days, about 4PM-11PM). If you look closely at the wallpaper inside, you’ll notice it’s made up of magician’s tools like wands, ropes, linking rings, and keys. Look closely! The theming is quite fun if you’re into magic or bars that feel like they exist in a different era. You could almost imagine Harry Houdini chilling in the corner with a cocktail, teaching himself a new daring escape. Magician props If you take a look around, you’ll notice some other fun Easter eggs. The Boardwalk Bugle hanging on a wall in the bar, dated November 13, 1940 describes a little of AbracadaBar’s history. If that date sounds familiar, it’s because that was the date that Disney’s Fantasia was released! Think it’s a coincidence that Sorcerer Mickey (and his wise and stern Magi, Yensid!) made his screen debut on this date or just another example of Disney’s magical storytelling? They found us! A powerful tool in the magician’s arsenal: a sturdy deck of playing cards. Here, some are prominently displayed. Think these belonged to someone famous? The decor is the star here. As the mythos here goes, a bunch of lively magicians and their assistants would gather here to test out tricks, drink, be merry, and hone their craft. Then POOF! They disappeared. And not in a fun Prestige kind of way where they always reappear at the end. These magicians were GONE. The only trace left was their tricks, which you’ll find scattered around the bar. Cabinet full of props The restrooms here even get in on the fun! Women’s restroom It is pretty small inside and rather dark. Don’t plan on getting great lighting to take pics of your fancy drinks! Limited seating Inside there’s one main room with tables and chairs as well as booths and seating at the bar. There’s not oodles of room to spread out or chill. Bar seating! There’s also some seating outside on the patio, which is where we sat on this visit! (We figured you might actually want to SEE what the food and drinks look like! ) Note that if you sit outside, your drinks will be in plastic cups instead of glass. Nice little table! The menu is available by scanning a QR code at your table. Scan for alcohol offerings Now it’s time to get some drinks! Eats Let’s take a look at the menu! Now, this is a lounge, so you’re not really going to find a whole meal here — it’s mainly small plates and drinks! There are 3 official bar snacks on the menu: the Abra Fries for $11, Salumi for $15, and the Margherita Pizza for $19. ©Disney However, our server told us you can also get Pizze Bianca for $19, Pizze Pepperoni for $20, Calamari for $17, and the Insalata Caprese for $13 from the nearby Trattoria al Forno! Moving on to the drinks, which is really the main event here at AbracadaBar, there are several handcrafted cocktails on the menu like the Parlor Trick for $15 or the Hoodunit’s Punch for $15. Note the drink menu has significantly changed since this spot first opened. Originally, a fair number of drinks had a “magical” component — color-changing liquids, cotton candy, or…umm…well, Absinthe. Over the years, a few of these drinks have disappeared (see what we did there?) while others remain! ©Disney There are also some featured cocktails that are a bit more traditional, like the Side Car for $12 and the Sazarac for $14. ©Disney AbracadaBar has a decent size selection of wine as well, which makes this lounge a nice spot if you want to grab a glass of wine before your dinner reservation at a nearby BoardWalk restaurant. Here’s a look at the Champagne, Sparkling, and White Wine menu. ©Disney There are also some Rosés and Red Wines to choose from. ©Disney And several beers on draft! ©Disney You can ask your server about additional offerings like bourbon, whiskey, and scotch. This is a BAR after all! ©Disney Now let’s try some drinks! We got the Magic Mirror for $15 and the Pepper’s Ghost, also for $15. Let’s take a sip The Magic Mirror had Bacardi Rum, Soda Water, Mango Syrup, Sprite®, and Lime Juice. This was DELICIOUS! It wasn’t too sweet or super rum heavy. It tasted like a lighter version of something you would get at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort thanks to the bubbles. It’s a great choice if you want a tropical drink that isn’t sickly sweet to really lean into those vacation vibes! Plus the color was lovely! Magic Mirror on the wall… Next up was the Pepper’s Ghost. This fun drink was named after the classic illusionist trick that uses glass to reflect images of actors or objects to appear like ghosts to the audience. You’re probably familiar with this illusion if you’ve visited the Haunted Mansion. Those waltzing ghosts in the ballroom scene? Classic examples of Pepper’s Ghost! But now, back to this tasty beverage. It had Ciroc Pineapple Vodka and Habanero Lime. That’s it! The simplicity of ingredients definitely made this a vodka and pineapple forward drink. If you don’t like tasting the alcohol in your drinks, this is NOT for you! You can also taste the habanero flavor, but it’s not too spicy. The pineapple is definitely the stronger flavor here, so you have to like the fruit to enjoy this and the habanero adds a little heat kick on the back end! Though this drink isn’t super spicy, that habanero heat will linger on your palate a little, so if that’s not something you’d enjoy, you may want to opt for a different cocktail. Not surprisingly, this is a smaller serving since it’s basically straight booze! Pepper’s Ghost Next, we ordered some food! Since there are only 3 things on the official bar snacks menu, we obviously ordered all of them. We kicked things off with the Abra Fries for $11. We had these soon after the bar opened when they advertised Parmesean cheese, Truffle Oil, and Meyer Lemon Aioli for the same price. Back then we were tremendously underwhelmed. They were OK as fries, but seriously lacking in the truffle department. These were a bit different. What a sight! First things first, they didn’t look like much. But, just like magic, looks can be deceiving. This dish was crispy yummy goodness! The strongest flavor was the creamy truffle aioli the fries came with, but the cheese was also awesome and we could tell it was good quality. For $11, this is definitely a great plate of fries! The fries were hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but the truffle flavor is the star of the show here. If truffles or mushrooms aren’t your jam, you may want to skip this dish or ask for the aioli on the side. We, however, were pleasantly surprised to get smacked in the face with that savory truffle flavor. One suggestion though should come as no surprise: MORE sauce, please. Can you ever really have too much?? This will be our dinner, thanks! Moving on to the Salumi! This came with Prosciutto, Capicola, Mortadella, Salami, House Made Mozzarella, Herb Crusted Goat Cheese, and House Made Ricotta with olive oil for $15. Salumi These meats and cheeses were tasty! The prosciutto was our fave — it was salty in a good way. (Wondering what that crusty bread we’re eating is? Read on. We’ll get to it!) Prosciutto The capicola was also salty and the large pieces were nice! The capicola is the one with red around the edges! The mortadella is kind of like Italy’s version of bologna, so if you’re into fancy lunch meat, you’ll love this! Many mortadellas are studded with pistachios or black peppercorns, like ours was. Mortadella And the salami was solid, but we could’ve used a little bit of spice to add a different flavor! Salami on the Salumi The cheeses were also great! The house-made mozzarella was very creamy and we could tell it was made in-house. Mozzarella The herb crust on the goat cheese had a delicious basil flavor that made it our favorite cheese on the plate! That crust tho The house-made ricotta with olive oil was also yummy, it’s just a milder flavored cheese, but still delightfully creamy! Ricotta We also were served some Crostinis with Pickled Vegetables along with the Salumi. These could easily be overlooked since they’re veggies (because when there’s a plate of cheese in front of you, veggies are often an afterthought…) but you should NOT sleep on these!! They had an awesome crunch and the acidity really balanced out the salty meat and creamy cheeses perfectly. Pickled veggies! Overall, this version of a meat and cheese board was a great size for the price! the presentation on the plate may be a bit lacking but all the components were flavorful and fresh. And the balance of all of the components together, the crisp of the toasted bruschetta, salty meat, creamy cheese, and acidic crunch of the veggies made each bite a tiny bouquet of flavors and textures. Great to share! Finally, we had the Margherita Pizza for $19. They use fresh tomatoes on the pie, which was a nice touch. Beautiful ‘za It also has that housemade mozzarella on it we tried with the Salumi! This tasted way fresher and better than normal Disney pizza (excluding Via Napoli, duh). Grab a slice It was very light on the sauce, so it got kind of oily, but if you’re craving pizza, this should hit the spot! That said, it is a $19 dollar small personal-sized pizza. That’s not ridiculous, by Disney standards, but it’s still not super cheap. We enjoyed it, but just go into it knowing it’s pretty good but still overpriced and you should be OK. Nom Nom Our favorite bar snack out of all 3 dishes was the fries! That being said, none of these are unique or original food offerings. And you gotta love cheese/be able to eat it to enjoy these snacks! Nosh or Not Say “Open Sesame” to AbracadaBar if: You’re staying near the BoardWalk and want a fun place to relax and grab a drink or snack. You’re really into cocktails and want to try a wide variety of unique offerings or classic cocktails lost to time. You love magic and themed bars that make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. Make yourself disappear if: You have kids. This is not really a kid-friendly place — it’s basically all alcohol and a liiittle bit of food. Kids are allowed here, but it probably won’t be their choice of locations to visit. There are neat details to look at, but it is a tiny spot and kiddos might get bored and restless quickly. You’re looking for a big meal. Again, there are only a few snacks on the menu, even with the offerings from Trattoria al Forno! You have a very large group. This place isn’t very big, so it might be hard for you to find a place for your whole group to enjoy a drink! Overall AbracadaBar is a fun time! They have a great variety of cocktails and other alcoholic drinks and a few yummy appetizers. The theming inside makes for a cool and different atmosphere, especially if you’re into magicians and that golden age of the BoardWalk! We loved sitting out on the patio here because we got to enjoy the views from the BoardWalk while still taking part in the lounge. But if you get a coveted seat inside the bar, you’ll be dazzled with details and magical secrets in every nook and cranny. Truth be told, our first few visits we felt like the drinks were fun, but were majorly underwhelmed by the food. It’s still not food we’d say go out of your way to get but, if you’re here, it’s perfectly fine. The drinks really are the star and there’s a lot to choose from here! We think this is a great spot if you’re just looking for a few fun drinks, a small bite, and some magician’s antics! Maybe you have time to kill before your dining reservation at the nearby Swan Resort or want a nightcap after leaving EPCOT for the day. Either way, this place should do the trick (see what we did there). If you’re looking for something bigger space-wise or menu-wise, try AbracadaBar another time! Click here to see another meat and cheese board in Disney World, but this one’s WEIRD. 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 ever been to AbracadaBar? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is AbracadaBar Worth Experiencing in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A few food joints with carhops or curb service in Central Florida have seen the era of the muscle car come and go and (if you’re into the new ones) come again. These drive-ins are worth driving to. View the full article

In Tampa’s Ybor City, people from Cuba, Spain, Sicily and other locations arrived to form what Florida historian Gary Mormino has called “one of the great immigrant communities in America” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. That story is told at the Ybor City Museum, part of Florida’s state park system — an “urban park” dedicated to preserving Ybor City’s remarkable cultural heritage. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary has kicked off and there is just SO much going on, that it’s hard to list it all! What’s for certain, though, is that the celebrations are something you don’t want to miss as they run over the next 18 months in the parks, resorts, and beyond! Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! We’ve given you a look at the best deals you can get throughout the year as January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, and September have rolled around. And, you’ll want to book your trip to Disney World soon for the 50th anniversary using October’s hotel and ticket offers! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers If you’re a U.S. Military Member ready to celebrate Disney World’s big 50th anniversary, then we have a deal for you! These guests can save on both tickets and hotels during their visits through December. Military Members can purchase a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Promotional Tickets through December 17th, 2021 with Park Hopper options available. If you’re visiting for 4 days, you can buy tickets for your trip with a Park Hopper for $296 plus tax, as well as the Park Hopper Plus Option at $326 plus tax. But, if you decide to go for 5 days, tickets are $315 plus tax for the Park Hopper, while the Park Hopper Plus is $345 plus tax. Toy Story Land Keep in mind, though, that Military Members cannot buy more than 6 Disney Military Promotional Tickets. When making these purchases, Eligible Service Members or spouses must be the ones to activate them by December 31st, 2021. And, since there are so many amazing photos you can take around Disney World during the festivities right now, you’ll be happy to know that you can get the Memory Maker photo feature for a discounted price of $98 through December 17, 2021. Guests can purchase no more than two Memory Makers at this rate through December 31st. Find out the details of the Military Member offer here! Specially Priced Hotel Rates Yet, there are even MORE savings for Military Members you’ll want to snag too! Discounted hotel stays at select Disney Resort hotels are available on most nights through December 17th. You can find out more information on resort availability, booking options, dates of interest, and any other additional questions by calling (407) 939-7830. BoardWalk Inn Maybe you can even have an adventure by staying at a hotel you’ve never visited before! Find out more details about the Military hotel discount here! Annual Passholder Discounts Walt Disney World Holiday Hotel Rates Annual Passholders, get ready for an extra magical Christmas with these awesome savings! Passholders are now able to save up to 25% on hotel rooms this holiday season during stays on most nights from December 12th through December 24th. The savings range, depending on the location and the resort tier on property. If you choose to go all out during your trip at a Deluxe Villa, you can receive discounts of up to 25% at Disney’s Riviera Resort, as well as up to 10% off stays at Bay Lake Tower, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, or Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Disney’s Riviera Resort At the Deluxe Resorts, though, you can find deals of up to 25% off popular locations like Animal Kingdom Lodge, BoardWalk Inn, and the Yacht Club Resort. Plus, spots like the Beach Club Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have discounts of up to 10% off available as well. Yacht Club Lobby The Moderate Resorts also have some great discounts at Port Orleans — French Quarter, Port Orleans — Riverside, and Coronado Springs Resort with 25% off stays. At the Caribbean Beach Resort and the Fort Wilderness Cabins, you can also save 10%. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Finally, at the Value Resorts, you can score savings of up to 15% at the Art of Animation Resort, while the All-Star Resorts and Pop Century Resort are offering 10% off. Art of Animation It’s important to note that some room types are excluded from this offer, and savings are subject to limited availability! So, you’ll want to check Disney World’s website when you’re booking! Check out the full holiday offer for Annual Passholders here! As you get ready to use the October 2021 savings, you can also keep up with us for even MORE hotel and ticket deals and discounts available throughout the year! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! READ THIS if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to Disney World in October? Let us know in the comments below! The post 3 Hotel and Ticket Deals You DON'T Want to Miss in Disney World for October! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort is a spot that features both an open-air restaurant and a bar/lounge and serves up dishes inspired by the wilderness and the Pacific Northwest! Geyser Point In the past, we’ve talked about this restaurant being one of Disney World’s hidden gems, especially its to-go window. Today, we stopped by their lounge to try out a Halloween-themed drink flight! Geyser Point’s Halloween Margarita Flight is one of Disney World’s Fall offerings featuring four spooky margaritas for $18. Each margarita on its own was $12, so this is a pretty good deal! Halloween Margarita Flight The first margarita we tried was the Black Magic, which had a spicy kick to it and a cute skull-shaped grenadine ice cube! This drink was perfect to have in a margarita flight — it had a very strong flavor and there was a bit too much heat for us to drink a full-sized version. The rim is made with black salt, glitter, and togarashi spice, so be sure to try it if you love all things spicy! We’ve seen several variations on the Black Magic Margarita, including one created by Neil Patrick Harris himself, and this held up with the other ones we’ve tried. It might get some bonus points for the cool ice cube! The Black Magic Next up was the Poison Apple, which had a super sweet apple flavor and was a bit too sweet for our liking. This was another one that worked because of the small portion! It is a beauty, though! The Poison Apple The Blood Orange was the one that was most similar to a classic margarita and had a nice hint of fruitiness that made this drink a balanced sip. You gotta have one classic flavor in a flight with FOUR margaritas, right?! The Blood Orange Finally, Around the Pumpkin Patch was a pumpkin-flavored margarita with a hint of citrus. This is definitely made for the pumpkin lovers out there and even if you don’t love pumpkin, it’s a fun drink to experience at least once! Again, it’s a small portion so if you don’t like it, there you didn’t commit to paying for a FULL glass of it! Around the Pumpkin Patch Overall, this is a great flight for tequila fans and besides the Blood Orange, these drinks are very different from classic margaritas. So if you’re looking for adventurous tequila drinks, this is the one for you! As long as you don’t go into this flight thinking you’ll get a traditional margarita, you’re in for a fun time with these creative cocktails! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About The New Pumpkin Spice Pretzel! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this Margarita Flight? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: RUN, Don't Walk to Disney World For the Halloween MARGARITA Flight! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know about you, but we are excited that Disney Cruise Line has set sail again after over a year of being shuttered during the global health crisis. ©Disney But we’re most excited about Disney’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, which will set sail for the first time in 2022. We’ve already learned so much about it, but today, we got a sneak peek at Disney World! The sneak peek is at Disney’s Hollywood Studios inside the Walt Disney Presents exhibit — the Wish exhibit has replaced the Galactic Starcruiser exhibit that was previously there! NEW Disney Wish exhibit! There’s a huge board with loads of photos and information about Disney Cruise Line. Disney Cruise Line info. Past that is an exhibit all about the Disney Wish! Disney Wish exhibit For example, see the Cinderella statue there? She’s the unique statue you’ll find aboard the Wish in the Grand Hall at the base of the staircase. And she’s joined by the wicked cat, Lucifer. Cindy and Lucifer But what’s that under her dress? It’s Jaq and Gus Gus! They’re too cute! There’s also a replica of the Rapunzel figure on the ship’s stern. A plaque nearby reads: “Suspended over the sea by her long, flowing hair, she will put the finishing touches on the vessel’s golden paint, with the help of her chameleon friend, Pascal.” It’s Punzie! You’ll also find a scale model of the ship, and it is QUITE impressive. Scale model of the wish Look at that upper deck, y’all! This ship looks amazing! There are also plenty of photos and details around the exhibit about what guests can expect onboard, including a Star Wars-themed lounge, a Frozen dining adventure, and the Disney’s Oceaneer’s Club for kids (which will feature Marvel and Star Wars-themed areas!). In addition to that, we also know there will be a Marvel dining experience, hangouts for tweens and teens, and so much more! Yes, Cindy, we’re impressed, too! So if you’d like to get a more close-up look at the Disney Wish and everything it has to offer, head on over to Hollywood Studios now! We’ll keep you updated on all things Disney Wish, so stay tuned! Just a Dozen MORE Reasons Why You’ll Want to Sail on the New Disney Wish Cruise Ship 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 have plans to set sail on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Get A Sneak Peek at Disney's NEW Cruise Ship in Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of the week again where we check in on the latest construction progress around Disney World! Disney World just turned 50! And, while LOTS of projects wrapped up last week with the debut of the 50th-anniversary celebrations, there are still a few things that Disney is working on. So, now we’re bringing you a look at construction on some upcoming attractions in TWO parks, a ride that is getting demolished, and more! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run We’ve been keeping track of the progress over on Magic Kingdom’s newest roller coaster, TRON: Lightcycle Run, for quite some time now and this week we stopped by to see what else was going on. And, there’s wasn’t too much change to see on the outside. Another look at TRON construction The ride will be both an indoor and outdoor experience, so we’ve only got a view of half the work being done. But, we can’t stress enough just how GIANT this roller coaster really is. Another look at TRON from Tomorrowland The area still looks like an active construction site and Disney hasn’t released any information on when we could get to board a lightcycle yet, but we’re always keeping an eye out for updates! Fantasyland Last week we also noticed that some of the ground in Fantasyland had been scored in preparation to be redone, and this week there was some more floor work going on closer to Pinocchio’s Village Haus. Fantasyland construction A large area of concrete was blocked off, making it a bit more of a tight squeeze to get into the Quick Service restaurant during busier times of the day. Liberty Square And, speaking of ground that is being replaced in Magic Kingdom, we also spotted some new grey concrete being installed over in Liberty Square. Wait a minute… If you’re not familiar, the ground in Liberty Square has been a fun historical hidden detail, representing the sewage system that would have been in place during colonial times (if you’re catching our drift). But, the new cement that’s going in seems to be eliminating this hidden secret. Learn More About What’s Going on With this GROSS Magic Kingdom Detail HERE! Ferry Boat And, on our way back to the Transportation and Ticketing Center, we noticed that Disney is constructing a new gangway at the Magic Kingdom dock. A second level platform is being installed Disney hasn’t begun using this just yet, but once it is installed it will provide access to the second floor of the Ferry Boat without needing to use the stairs. EPCOT Morocco Pavilion Over in EPCOT, we’ve seen quite a bit of construction work in the Morocco Pavilion and it looks like it’s not done just yet! This week the gift shop that is located on World Showcase Lagoon (Souk-al-Magreb) was closed up as Disney does some refurbishment work inside. The market is closed We’re not expecting any major updates for this location, so it is likely just getting some TLC before it reopens for guests once again. But, luckily the closure isn’t impacting our ability to get a snack at Oasis Sweets & Sips! Click HERE to See What Unique Treats You Can Find in the Morocco Pavilion! World Celebration As part of the 50th-anniversary celebrations, EPCOT’s new “neighborhoods” officially debuted, bringing us another big step closer to the completion of the EPCOT Transformation. So, now instead of Future World at the front of the park, we’re watching as all the new attractions, shops, and experiences make their way into World Celebration (which is in the center). And, this week we noticed that there were a few more things sticking up over the construction walls! There’s something peeking out now While you can’t see much more of the construction when you’re walking around the park, we did get a pretty good view of what work is underway from the monorail on our way in, and…well…it’s still a whole lot of dirt. World Celebration Construction Currently, World Celebration is home to Creations Shop, Spaceship Earth, the EPCOT Experience, and the Imagination Pavilion and soon it will also include new things like Dreamers Point (which will have a new statue of Walt Disney). Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We also got another look at the construction over at the new roller coaster coming to EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Previously, we had been seeing more cement installed just out front of the entrance… Construction progress at Cosmic Rewind as of August 2021 …and the rest of the area seems to be coming along! Now you can see that even more concrete has been installed where the Xandarian Ship will someday be located and there are some newly planted trees and bushes in the area. Recent Guardians Construction After a LONG wait, we finally know that Guardians of the Galaxy will be debuting sometime in 2022, so we’ll be on the lookout for more milestones (and an opening date)! Learn More About the Attraction’s Opening Timeline HERE! Disney’s Animal Kingdom DinoLand, U.S.A. A few weeks ago, we saw construction walls arrive around Primevil Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the deconstruction of the ride continues. Lots of construction here Currently, the sign is still up for the ride at what used to be the entrance, but much of the track has been taken apart. Click HERE to See More Pictures of the Construction! Well, that’s it for another week of construction progress! Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates around the parks and resorts so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check Out Everything That’s CLOSED In Disney World This October HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: One Ride Gets Demolished While Others Make Progress in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney World is off celebrating its 50th Anniversary, there’s still a lot of new stuff to see and do over at the Disneyland Resort! Sleeping Beauty Castle Let’s recap what’s currently going on around Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney! Between all of the fall and Halloween activities, food, and merchandise, there’s hardly ever a dull moment! Disneyland Resort General Updates New to Disneyland is a Muppets Haunted Mansion display at the Disney Gallery on Main Street, U.S.A.! The Muppets and Haunted Mansion crossover event premiered on Disney+ on Friday, October 8th! It’s ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion!’ More live entertainment has returned to Disneyland, with piano players resuming regular performances at Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland. Live performers are back at Golden Horseshoe It’s great to see more live entertainment coming back to the Disney parks! Speaking of entertainment, we noticed some maintenance happening over at Disney California Adventure on the fountain system used in World of Color. Currently, the water in the lagoon is completely drained as work is being done on the fountains. Work is being done on the fountains in California Adventure As of this writing, Disney has not announced a date when the nighttime spectacular will return. We’ll be keeping a close watch on the work happening in California Adventure! Click here to read more about the new Muppets Haunted Mansion display at Disneyland! Disneyland Resort Food Updates GCH Craftsman Grill Each month, GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa releases a hot dog of the month. This month, however, they decided to switch things up a bit by releasing the Trick or Treat Dog! Turns out that this was a trick and a treat — the “hot dog” of the month was a Churro! It’s not a hot dog! This spooky treat is a classic churro that is wrapped up in a crisp shell and “mummified” with marshmallow goodness. The churro hot dog is then served with bacon bits and strawberry sauce. There’s a LOT going on here, but it’s certainly a fun twist for Halloween for $12! Click here to read our review of the “Hot Dog” of the Month! Pooh Corner We also spotted a new treat inspired by Haunted Mansion Holiday — a Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath Krispie! Adorable! We found this treat at Pooh Corner, the candy shop in Critter Country closest to Haunted Mansion Holiday! Click here to check out the full list of fall and Halloween treats at Disneyland! Disneyland Resort Merchandise Updates The Mad Hatter New Minnie Ears have debuted at Disneyland, and we can’t help but feel like they’re sort of…couch colored, if that makes sense? Take a look: Couch vibes They’re available for $29.99 around the Disneyland Resort; we spotted them at The Mad Hatter! Click here to see more photos of the newest pair of Minnie Ears! Disney Showcase If you’re into collecting nuiMOs, then you’ll be happy to know that the new Jack Skellington and Sally plush are available in Disneyland at Disney Showcase! Jack Skellington and Sally nuiMOs Aren’t they adorable? You can dress them up in a wide array of outfits, also available for sale around the Disneyland Resort for $21.99 each! Fiddler Fifer and Practical Cafe We also recently spotted the new Starbucks tumblers at Fiddler Fifer and Practical Cafe in Disney California Adventure! Not many items sell out like a Starbucks tumbler can, and these have been flying off of the shelves! There was this plastic tumbler… Disneyland Tumbler …this stainless steel tumbler… The new Starbucks Disneyland Tumbler! …as well as this gorgeous iridescent tumbler, similar to the 50th Anniversary tumblers spotted in Disney World! The new Starbucks tumbler! If you want to collect these tumblers, we suggest purchasing one as soon as you spot it — you never know when they’ll be in or out of stock! Click here to read more about the newest Starbucks tumblers at Disneyland! Outdoor Popcorn Carts Finally, around Disney California Adventure, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this Oogie Boogie Halloween popcorn bucket! Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket! You could find the popcorn bucket at the outdoor popcorn vending carts for $11! Click here to read about a new year-round holiday shop coming to Disneyland! Knick Knack’s If you head over to Knick Knack’s in Pixar Pier, you may be surprised to come across a merchandise collection direct from…EPCOT?! Wait a minute… Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure officially opened in World Showcase last week, and it looks like Disneyland is getting in on the merchandise action! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure merchandise was spotted in Disneyland! You can spot a wide array of products available for purchase in California Adventure! Click here to check out the full collection of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure merchandise at EPCOT That’ll do it for our latest roundup on what’s new at the Disneyland Resort! Just like Disney World, the Halloween festivities are in full swing, with Oogie Boogie Bash taking place on select nights through October 31st! Then, all eyes will be on the holiday season as we prepare to check out the NEW after-hours event taking place at Disneyland, Merriest Nites! There’s a lot of excitement around the Disneyland Resort these days, so don’t miss out on the latest updates! Click here to read what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disneyland Resort: A Churro Hot Dog and…Disney World Merchandise? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our reporters here at DFB are hard-working people! They’re in the parks every day of the week to bring the latest news, braving the heat, the crowds, and the general chaos of Disney World. It was quite the week! This past week, our Disney warriors hit the parks for the 50th Anniversary, phones charged, cameras ready, and reusable utensils on standby — ready to try what seemed like a million snacks and share photos of all the news. And let us just tell you, it was NOT a normal Friday. Some pretty funny things happened to our DFB reporters last week! Blue…EVERYWHERE So, you may have heard that Disney World released more than 150 new treats and snacks for the 50th Anniversary. And here at DFB, we tried a LOT of them! But what you may not know is that about 70% of those treats were colored with blue dye and by the end of the day, we were looking like we were ready to be cast in the next Smurfs movie. Why is everything so BLUE?! Hands. Tongues. Faces. Lips. Even our SHOES got blue dye on them — how does that happen? We honestly have no idea because it was all a sugary, glittery, EARidescent blur. Birds Just Wanted to Celebrate We spent most of October 1st stuffing our faces with a variety of new snacks and food offerings, but apparently, some other creatures wanted to join in on the fun. If you’ve ever dined outdoors at one of Disney World’s quick service restaurants, then you know that some rather interesting wildlife encounters happen from time to time. No, bird…this is OUR meatloaf! Sometimes the animals (Who are used to getting fed people food — which is a no-no by the way.) get a little more confident than they should. This became a rather startling issue when a large bird almost flew directly into the side of one reporter’s head in an attempt to steal the meatloaf right out from under his nose. An optimistic plan? Sure. But definitely not the most stealthy one we’ve ever seen. Disney KiteTails Ahh, Disney KiteTails, the newest (and perhaps most entertaining) addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You never quite know what you’re going to get with this show, and we experienced that firsthand when watching on Saturday. We can’t blame him, he was just tired. We happened to catch the Jungle Book version of the show in the afternoon, and mid-performance the large Baloo kite took a nosedive for the trees. Honestly, he looked pretty much how we felt after the 50th Anniversary. Good on you for getting that much-needed rest during a rowdy weekend, but seriously dude, you’re at work. How would HR feel about you napping on the job? So as you can see, we experience some pretty strange things while reporting for DFB. The 50th Anniversary was a blast, but some quite funny and interesting things did happen! Click Here to See a DFB Reporter’s Park Bag Essentials! 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 Did you visit Disney World last week? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Hilarious Things That Happened to the DFB Reporters in Disney World Last Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s 50th Anniversary season in Disney World and that means a TON of new treats! With so many new snacks, it can be hard to figure out which ones are the best! Magic Kingdom To determine what the greatest 50th Anniversary snack is, we’re gathering votes from our readers (that’s you!) over on our Instagram page! We’re now in round three of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Treats & Eats Bracket 5000 (patent pending) and here are the results from the most recent votes! First, in a face-off of chocolatey treats, we have the Mickey Mouse Dome from Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom versus the Glimmer & Shine Blondie from Backlot Express and Fairfax Fare in Hollywood Studios! Both of these treats feature delicious chocolate medallions but the blondie is a bit more of a savory-sweet treat than the dome. In the end, the Mickey Mouse Dome won by 24%. The winner is the Mickey Mouse Dome! Next up are the 50th Celebration Mickey Mouse Dome from Creature Comforts in Animal Kingdom and the Peanut Butter and Banana Pie from Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This was one of the closer ones with the Mickey Mouse Dome winning by 16%! The winner is the Celebration Dome Cake! In a battle of the Dole Whip treats, the Showtime with José from Magic Kingdom’s Aloha Isle and Snow White Cone from Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Treats faced off! In the end, Showtime with José won by 4%, making this a super close vote. The Winner is Showtime with José! This next one was a toss-up: the Happy Haunts Milkshakes from Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom versus Chocolate Mousse at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. These two treats are VERY different and it was hard to pick between them for most folks, making this one almost an exact tie! It’s a tie! Now this one was super close, but the Happy Haunts won by a slim margin of 59 votes! This is why every vote counts for these polls — you never know how close it could get. But the Happy Haunts just barely won! This next one wasn’t close at all! The 50th Celebration Spring Rolls from the Spring Roll Cart in Magic Kingdom beat the Celebration Hot Dog from the iconic Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom by a whopping 46%! The winner is the Spring Roll! Next, in a faceoff of sweet versus savory, the Spoon for One More from Magic Kingdom’s Colombia Harbour House was topped by the Petit Stump Cake from Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort! The stump cake won this time, knocking one of Colombia Harbour House’s treats from the bracket. The Winner is the Stump Cake! In the next vote, two ice cream treats went head-to-head! The massive Cheers to 50 Years! from the Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom was defeated by the Hand-Dipped Mickey Bar from Drinkwallah in Animal Kingdom by 8%. When it came to this face-off, simplicity won! The winner is the Hand-Dipped Mickey Bar! In another blowout victory, the Celebration Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs was triumphant in a 52% victory over Jumbo’s Surprise from Magic Kingdom’s Snack Carts! The artsy flair of this Petit Cake and its great flavor made this one an easy choice for our readers. The winner is the Celebration Petit Cake! Want to learn more about the big 50th Anniversary? Check out our new video about the celebration! We’ll keep putting out new polls for the bracket over on our Instagram page, so keep an eye out for those every day! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, stay tuned for more! Click Here to Read About ALL The New 50th Anniversary Treats! 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 the bracket? Let us know in the comments! The post Did YOUR Favorites Make it Past Round 3 of Our Ultimate 50th Anniversary Snacks Bracket?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a LOT going on at Disney World right now. Magic Kingdom Halloween decor We’ve got all the 50th anniversary celebration stuff happening (food, decor, cavalcades, fireworks, and more!). AND it’s spooky season, too, meaning that all the Halloween decor, snacks, and parties are going on! If you’re headed to Disney World this month, you’ll be happy to know that you’ll have even MORE time in select parks on certain dates to do everything! Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will be open an extra hour on October 18th, 23rd, and 30th. Instead of closing at 9PM, the parks will be open from 9AM to 10PM. ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guests will also get an extra hour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from October 20th through 23rd and October 27th through 30th. Instead of closing at 7PM on those days, the park will be open from 8AM to 8PM. ©Disney If you want to see the hours for the other parks in October, click here! So make a note if you plan on visiting Disney World on any of those days. We’ll continue to keep you updated on Disney World park hours, so stay tuned! 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 visiting Disney World in October? Let us know in the comments! The post Headed to Disney World This Month? You'll Get MORE Hours in the Parks On Certain Days! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s 50th Anniversary season in Disney World and there’s a TON of new things to check out around the parks! Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! Disney PhotoPass has a new collection of Magic Shots that celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney World in Magic Kingdom! Of course, we had to show you what they look like! Since it’s Disney World’s birthday celebration, there’s a Magic Shot that adds in confetti! This was a lot less of a mess than real confetti and it’s a fun way to ring in the 50th Anniversary. Confetti for the special occasion! If confetti isn’t your style, there’s also a Magic Shot with a sign for Disney World’s big anniversary! Happy 50th, Disney World! What’s a birthday party without balloons? This Magic Shot adds in EARidescent Mickey balloons! Balloons! We were able to snap all of these photos on the Tomorrowland bridge. If you’re hoping for a specific option, you should ask the Cast Members snapping your photo to see if they are able! If not, you may need to ask a Cast Member in another spot! Try out all these Magic Shots and more at Disney World! We’re constantly keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to Read about the New Halloween PhotoPass Backgrounds! 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 the new Magic Shots? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: ALL the 50th Anniversary Magic Shots in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hellllooooo from Walt Disney World! Animal Kingdom It’s been an exciting week at Disney — the 50th anniversary celebration kicked off on October 1st and we’ve been celebrating ever since. We’ve seen new fireworks, tried new food, been on a new ride, and more! With all that excitement, we also saw some big crowds. So, how did those crowds affect wait times? Let’s take 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 51 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 50 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 39 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 36 minutes, Splash Mountain at 31 minutes, Space Mountain at 29 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 24 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 22 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 22 minutes Space Mountain Next, was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 19 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 19 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 16 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 14 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 13 minutes Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 10 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 10 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 10 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 10 minutes. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Then, we had Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 9 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 8 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 8 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, and Country Bear Jamboree at 2 minutes, and Tom Sawyer Island at 1 minute. Country Bear Jamboree And rides that had no wait this week were Liberty Square Riverboat, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 36 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Test Track at 34 minutes, Soarin’ at 15 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 10 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 8 minutes. Soarin’ Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 7 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 7 minutes, Living with the Land at 7 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 6 minutes. Spaceship Earth The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits again 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! Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 42 minutes. Flight of Passage Entrance Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 26 minutes, Expedition Everest at 15 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 12 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 11 minutes. Giraffes on the safari! Following behind was, DINOSAUR at 8 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 8 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 4 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the longest wait this week at 74 minutes. Rise of the Resistance Entrance Next, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 56 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 35 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 33 minutes, Tower of Terror at 33 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 31 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 26 minutes. Let’s go fly the Falcon! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 18 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 14 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 9 minutes, and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 8 minutes. Muppet*Vision has a Haunted Mansion pre-show right now! That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! It seems like wait times have stayed pretty consistent even with all the crowds with the 50th. Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see ALL of the foods we’ve tried so far for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which wait time surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! The post The 50th Anniversary Brought Crowds to Disney World, But How Did it Change Wait Times?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now that the kick-off of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary has, well…kicked off, crowds are a little more manageable at the parks again. Rafiki’s Planet Watch But it IS the weekend, which means there are a few more people in the parks today than previously this week. They are ready to eat some 50th anniversary snacks, take in a nighttime show or two, and try to find all the 50 golden character statues. We’re doing the same, but we’ve noticed something odd: the longest line today is actually for something that surprised us! While we were at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we saw a really long line for…wait for it… Rafiki’s Planet Watch? Or rather, the line is for the Wildlife Express Train that takes guests to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Line for Rafiki’s Planet Watch The only ride this attraction boasts is the train itself that lets guests see a little bit of Animal Kingdom’s backstage. Once they arrive at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, they can pet animals at the Affection Section, watch veterinarians do their thing through glass windows at the park’s veterinary care facilities, or learn to draw the Disney way at the Animation Experience. The line for all that extended well into the park this morning, which is something we rarely see. LONG line We’re not sure why the line is so long, but hey, Rafiki’s Planet Watch is usually a super underrated area of the park! In the meantime, stay tuned for more news from Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do at Rafiki’s Planet Watch? Let us know in the comments. The post We Did NOT Expect to See a LONG Line for This Disney World Attraction Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Disney Vacation Club member comes with a variety of perks. DVC at Hollywood Studios Not only do members get the opportunity to use their points to stay at Disney theme parks, but they can also use their points for other destinations around the world, as well as with Disney Cruise Line. DVC Members also get early previews for new attractions, as well as early access to reservations for new resorts like the Galactic Starcruiser (aka the Star Wars Hotel). Plus they get their own exclusive Disney merchandise! Speaking of which, we found a NEW piece of DVC merchandise today: a brand new pair of DVC Minnie Ears. DVC Ears! One ear has the Disney Vacation Club logo on it… DVC Logo …while the other ear has some fun sketches of a vacation-mode Mickey! Mickey! And it’s all tied up with a blue gingham bow! Gotta’ have a bow! We found these ears at La Boutique at Disney’s Riviera Resort for $29.99. DVC Ears! We’ll let you know if we find any other cool DVC merchandise! 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 DVC Member? Let us know in the comments! The post DVC Members! Disney World's Newest Minnie Ears are For YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is filled with so many treats right now for the 50th anniversary, that it’s an adventure in itself to try and get through them all! Tower of Terror as a Beacon of Magic While you’ll find over 150 snacks and drinks across the parks and resorts, there’s something extra special about Disney’s Hollywood Studios with its Beacon of Magic and EPIC list of goodies. And, we’re here to rank all the dishes and drinks that we’ve tried in Hollywood Studios for the 50th anniversary! We’re starting from the bottom and working our way up! So let’s get this foodie party started. 8) Chocolate Mousse Chocolate lovers, get ready for the richest treat all around Hollywood Studios! The Chocolate Mousse is a raspberry-dark chocolate mousse, chocolate-almond cake, and a layer of hazelnut crunch with more whipped chocolate hazelnut cheesecake that is incredibly RICH. It’s almost too rich without many flavors that came through other than a lot of chocolate! Compared to the other treats that we tried in Hollywood Studios for the 50th anniversary, the Chocolate Mousse was on the heavier side without much of a balance in its flavors. Chocolate Mousse But, if you’re a big chocolate fan, you’ll want to split this with a friend! You can try the ABC Commissary for $5.49! Read our full review of the Chocolate Mousse here! 7) Pumpkin Mousse While the Pumpkin Mousse appeared earlier in Hollywood Studios for Halloween, Disney gave it a little 50th anniversary makeover for the big event! The milk chocolate chai mousse is filled with pumpkin bread and set atop a shortbread cookie with a vanilla buttercream leaf and a chocolate stem. The pumpkin and chai are the standout flavors with a hint of chocolate to finish, which is perfect for all you PSL lovers out there! Pumpkin Mousse However, the Pumpkin Mousse isn’t an exclusive 50th anniversary treat, compared to the others that are unique for the celebrations. So, even though we LOVE fall flavors, you may want to pick another snack higher on our list if you want something to fit the special occasion more. You can try it at Trolley Car Cafe for $5.49 as well! Find out the details of the Pumpkin Mousse here! 6) Shimmer Over the Moon If that golden color doesn’t sell you enough on the Shimmer Over the Moon cocktail, then its flavor will! The sip is mixed up with Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine, Amaretto, Falernum Syrup, Pineapple Juice, and Club Soda, and served with a Souvenir Glow Cube. The drink was super heavy on the apple flavor, which was perfect for fall, but it didn’t leave out that extra KICK that tied everything together! Shimmer Over the Moon You can find it at many places around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, like the Animation Bar, Oasis Canteen, Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, and Sunshine Day Bar for $14. Check out the details of the Shimmer Over the Moon cocktail here! 5) Caramel Apple Tart We can’t help but love Fall flavors and the Caramel Apple Tart doesn’t disappoint! The spiced caramel-cheesecake mousse is apple-dusted in gold and served atop a cinnamon-apple tart. Since there is a layer of tart and then mousse, it’s almost like two desserts in one with a hint of cinnamon (even though we would have loved more)! Caramel Apple Tart While you’re still at ABC Commissary, you can try this treat for $5.49! Find out the details of the Caramel Apple Tart here! 4) Disney’s Hollywood Studios 50th Celebration Sandwich Cookie Since we are celebrating 50 years of magic in the parks, it makes perfect sense to dive into a bit of nostalgia. And, the 50th Celebration Sandwich Cookie is like a PB&J sandwich in dessert form with a pretzel shortbread cookie sandwiched with strawberry jam and peanut butter chocolate fudge. Out of all the Hollywood Studios snacks, the sandwich cookie was controversial amongst our team with some of us loving it and others disliking it. So, we think you should try it for yourself to see if the flavors hold up for you! 50th Anniversary Sandwich Cookie Let us know your thoughts when you try the 50th Celebration Sandwich Cookie for $5.29 at Rosie’s All-American Cafe! Take a look at our thoughts on the 50th Anniversary Sandwich Cookie here! 3) Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake We won’t pass up the opportunity for a warm and sweet funnel cake in Disney World! And, the Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake is a fancy, 50th anniversary version of the Cookies and Cream Funnel Cake that’s golden, crispy, and piled with lots of toppings! You can enjoy soft-serve vanilla ice cream, gold-dipped Oreo Cookies, sprinkles, powdered sugar, and chocolate sauce on top of the funnel cake… but you’ll totally need a few friends to finish it! Majestic. While the flavors may not be totally unique, the funnel cake doesn’t disappoint and comes in a HUGE portion (which earns brownie points for us). You can go all out with the Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake for $8.49 from Epic Eats! Read our review of the Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake here! 2) Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse Looking for an especially unique treat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Then, the Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse is a dessert you DON’T want to miss! It’s a golden pineapple mousse on a toasted coconut crisp with caramel cream and matcha sponge cake. The Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse is made of golden pineapple mousse is placed on a toasted coconut crisp with caramel cream and matcha sponge cake. And, honestly, it was amazing with a smooth finish and balance of fruity pineapple and coconut flavors. Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse Treat yourself to a tropical treat for $5.49 at the Trolley Car Cafe! Take a look at the details of the Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse here! 1) Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie Blondies are some of our all-time favorite treats in Disney World, so the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie is a hit with us! The toasted coconut blondie is made with ooey gooey toffee, salted caramel buttercream, and festive gold nuggets with a balance of sweetness and saltiness that will have you wanting seconds! The portion is HUGE. So it’s great to share or to box up for later! Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie And, it’s even under $5 since you can get it for $4.49 at Fairfax Fare and the Backlot Express. Check out the details of the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie here! Overall, we thought that Disney’s Hollywood Studios actually had some of the best treats across the board in the parks for the 50th anniversary. So, if you’re deciding where to do your snack crawl for the event this year, you might want to put Hollywood Studios towards the top of your list! As we continue to make our way around the parks and resorts for the big 50th anniversary, we’ll be sure to update you on all the Disney entertainment and news you need to know. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest! Here’s what Disney World was like inside the parks on its 50th anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite 50th anniversary treat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post Ranking All the 50th Anniversary Treats in Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article