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When you stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical vacation! There are swaying palm trees, cozy hammocks, and tropical drinks! Oh, and did we mention, there’s a new pair of Minnie ears just for the Caribbean Beach Resort? Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Bust out your Hawaiian shirt and strap on your sandals, it’s time for a new resort accessory! We found some exclusive new Loungefly Minnie ears at the Caribbean Beach Resort’s Calypso Trading Post! You’ll blend right into the resort with these new Loungefly Minie ears! Instead of a classic Minnie bow, you’ve got a colorful hibiscus in the center of the ears. Talk about tropical! Taking a closer look, the ears are made of several layers of tropical leaves in an energetic green color that complements the bright orange accent color. Leafy detail The back of the ears are plain green, and the left ear has the signature Caribbean Beach Resort logo. These are the perfect ears for every super-fan of this classic moderate resort. You have to rep the resort! We couldn’t forget to show you the Disney x Loungefly nameplate on the side of the headband! A pair of Caribbean Beach Resort Minnie ears will cost you $39.99 at the Calypso Trading Post gift shop. Shoutout Loungefly! We’ve seen resort-specific Minnie ears for several of the Deluxe Disney resorts before, but it’s nice to see the Caribbean Beach resort get some attention, too! If you love Minnie ears, or Disney merchandise in general, stay tuned for more! SALE ALERT: Select 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Items Are Actually CHEAPER in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like these new Minnie ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Just Released Tropical Minnie Ears in...FALL?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort recently reopened after a long closure! All-Star Music Awaits And we stayed at a family suite at the reopened resort! Let’s take a tour of the room together! So, we typically enjoy a stay in a Disney World hotel, but this one was extra shocking for us. We stayed in one of the family suites and it was HUGE. We’re talking a living room with two murphy beds, two full bathrooms, a kitchen space, AND a master bedroom. Spoiler alert: With it’s newer furnishings, cleaner design, and layout; we actually liked these more than the MORE expensive suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! HELLO All-Star Music These rooms range from around $300 per night to around $580 per night. Over at Art of Animation, the going rate is around $430 to around $830. Um…these are so much cheaper! Living Room Walking into the room, you’ll see the new living room with two Murphy Beds that fold on top of the couch and table. When folded down, these beds can sleep two people comfortably each. Two beds! On each side of the second murphy bed, there are shelves for storage! The table also sits four people. The room is spacious when the murphy beds are folded up, but heads up that when they fold down it can get a little cramped. Lots of storage! Also, the couch sits four people comfortably. Roomy! This room also features a TV and dresser. The dresser has three drawers and a large cabinet to store your belongings. You’ll also find spare pillows for the murphy beds in the cabinets. All Star Music Room Each TV has its own remote that has been sanitized. All the essentials are here There are also hooks for your bags, coats, and ponchos. Just in case! Here’s what the murphy beds look like pulled down! Check out the fun art! Murphy Beds Bedroom In the bedroom, you’ll find a TV and dresser (the same setup as the living room) with plenty of plugs, there’s a full-length mirror behind the door. TV and Dresser You’ll also find a safe and extra pillows for the murphy beds in the cabinet. The Safe There’s a nice comfy queen bed with a side table space. Comfy! You’ll find this fun Mickey and pals artwork above it. Mickey and the gang! And there’s plenty of storage underneath. Storage Space The room also features a chair with an ottoman for enjoying the view! The chair As for lighting, this room has bedside lighting, plus a standing lamp by the chair. Bedroom This space is small but doesn’t feel too cramped. Bedroom Kitchen In the kitchen, you’ll find plenty of room in the fridge (In fact, this is one of the larger fridges available in a Disney World hotel room. The ones in the family suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are mini-fridges.). Plenty of room for leftovers and snacks! The kitchen also features a microwave, a sink for washing dishware… Sink …a coffee station… Coffee station …an icebox… Icebox …as well as plenty of disposable utensils and bowls! Utensils and bowls The kitchen also has several cabinets and some shelving for storing and groceries that you might need during your trip. Kitchen See, lots of space! Kitchen Main Bathroom The main bathroom off of the living room features a wide vanity with a sink, hand soap, and a posable personal mirror… Sink, vanity, and more …and an ironing station! Sink and Ironing Station The other half of the bathroom has a toilet and shower. The toilet and shower are separated from the sink space with a sliding, locking door. Toilet and Shower Inside the shower, you’ve got your body wash, shampoo, and conditioner! Amenities Master Bathroom The master bathroom is very similar to the main bathroom with a sink… Master Bathroom Sink …posable mirror… Posable Mirror …a toilet… Toilet …shower… Shower …and the same complimentary body wash, shampoo, and conditioner! Amenities Keep in mind that you can’t close off the shower in this bathroom! You’ll need to close off the whole room. Master Bathroom Fun Details This room has a few fun details including these music posters with Mickey and friends! Posters! There were five in total, all featuring different characters and music genres! They’re fun! There’s also the pattern on the chairs, which references All-Star Music, Sports, and Movies! An Easter egg! That’s our tour of the one-bedroom rooms at Disney’s All-Star Music! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See What’s New At The Disney World Hotels! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this room? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Uh...Apparently, You Can Get a HUGE Hotel Room for WAY Less Than You'd Think in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Disney World, a TON of new merch has been released…and there’s still more to come! 50th Merchandise From popcorn buckets to spirit jerseys to Minnie Ears, there’s a 50th anniversary souvenir to fit pretty much anybody’s taste. And today, we spotted another adorable addition to the celebration! Fans of Disney merch will probably recognize Wishables, the precious little plushes that are often released to celebrate popular characters and attractions. Tiki Room Wishables If these lil cuties have a special place in your heart (totally understandable, just look at those faces!), you’re in luck…50th Anniversary Wishables have now arrived in Disney World! 50th Anniversary Wishables Are Here! As we’ve seen with other Wishables collections, there are a few “unwrapped” options (in this case, Mickey and Minnie) that guests can buy. You could snag Mickey Mouse in his celebratory EARidescent outfit… 50th Anniversary Mickey Wishable …and Minnie Mouse is also available in her 50th anniversary get-up! They’re both priced at $14.99 each. 50th Anniversary Minnie Wishable But of course, part of the fun of the Wishables collections are the mystery bags that include a surprise character! The mystery bags have one plush each, which could be either Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, or Dale. 50th Anniversary Wishable Mystery Bag The mystery bags are also priced at $14.99 each, but you might have to be on the lookout to spot them. At Once Upon a Time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the mystery bags were being kept behind the counter and guests had to ask a Cast Member for them. Wishables Behind the Counter But that wasn’t the case everywhere! We also spotted the 50th Anniversary Wishables at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where they were available for guests to grab themselves near the registers. 50th Anniversary Wishables at Riverside Depot But one thing we noticed at both places…the Wishables were going FAST, so be sure to keep a close eye out for these cuties if they’re on your must-have list! We’ll be on the lookout for more merch updates from around Disney World, so stay tuned for all the latest news! You Can Add 50th Anniversary Art to Your Coffee in Disney World Now! 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 Which of these 50th Anniversary Wishables is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post You Might Have to Search to Find This 50th Anniversary Souvenir In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To end EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival, runDisney will be holding its annual Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend! This year’s event is Disney villains-themed and features a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a Two Course Challenge. ©runDisney Today, we got some more details about the Wine and Dine Weekend, including a way to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and more after the park closes! After Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend races are all done, you’ll be able to enjoy a fun Post-Race Party on November 7th at EPCOT! This party will start at 5PM, but the real fun will begin after the park closes, when runners will get exclusive after-hours access to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Test Track, and Frozen Ever After. Guests will also be able to spot some Disney villains! ©runDisney The after-hours party will also include an exclusive cocktail called the Evil Elixir, a villainous drink that features White Rum, Blue Curaçao, Sour Apple Pucker, Pineapple Juice, White-Grape Juice, and Sprite. ©runDisney Entry to the party is included for anyone signed up for a race, but additional tickets for family and friends are $89 per person. ©runDisney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to Read More About the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What do you think about the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Run a Half Marathon to Get EXCLUSIVE Access to EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

October isn’t just Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, it’s Gideon’s Bakehouse’s birthday too! Gideon’s Bakehouse This Disney Springs cookie, cake, and coffee spot is known for giant cookies and delicious treats with creative seasonal flavors. Recently, Gideon’s announced they’re bringing back some fan favorites to celebrate the store’s birthday! On October 9th and 10th, you can stop by to grab the new White Chocolate Bite Bag with two Lemon Poppy Seed Bites⁣⁣, two White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bites⁣⁣, one Santa’s White Christmas Bite⁣⁣, and one Coffee Cake Cookie Bite⁣⁣. These are limited to two bags per person and are in limited supply, so get your bag ASAP! These treats, especially the Macadamia Nut Bites and Coffee Cake Cookie Bites, match well with the new Pumpkin Chai Nitro Cold Brew, which is here for the month of October! A new cold brew! Speaking of which, Gideon’s Bakehouse has a collection of delicious Halloween treats, including two new cookies, a pumpkin mini-cake, and more! Gideon’s October Offerings We’re always keeping up with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to See The Seven Most STRESSFUL Days at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these new bites? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Springs' Most POPULAR Bakery is Bringing Back Some Fan-Favorites! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is upon us! Mickey Pumpkins Galore! With Disney World decorations, merch, and snacks putting us in the mood for the spooky season, we think it’s a good time to bring some of that Disney Halloween magic into your OWN kitchen! If the pumpkins along Main Street, U.S.A. and the themed treats aren’t putting you in the spirit enough already, how about taking some of the Disney inspiration into your own hands? So festive! With Halloween around the corner, here are some of the best Disney-inspired Halloween recipes you can make right now! Monsters, Inc. Pop Tarts For those who can’t make it to Disney World for some monstrous fun at BOO Bash, we’ve got a tasty alternative for you to recreate at home: Monsters, Inc. Pop Tarts! ©Disney Here’s how you make them! Ingredients: Pop Tarts 2 store-bought pie crust dough sheets Flour (for dusting surface area) Jars of jam (strawberry and blueberry) Butter, melted Icing 1 bag powdered sugar 1/2 cup meringue powder (find this at many grocery stores in the baking aisle or a hobby store like Michael’s) 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup warm water Lime green, leaf green, sky blue, and royal blue food coloring Materials Rolling pin Toothpicks Pastry brush 5 piping bags Piping bag tips (#2) Kitchen scissors Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Start by lightly dusting your work area with a coating of flour to keep the dough from sticking. Unroll your pie crust dough and flatten with a rolling pin onto the flour-coated surface. Begin cutting 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. Depending on the size and shape of your pie crust dough, you will only be able to get 2-3 rectangles from each crust. Combine your scraps and continue to roll out the dough until it is used up. (From the 2 packs of pie crust dough, they were able to get 18 rectangles for 9 pop tarts) Next, take half of your rectangular dough cutouts and place 2 tablespoons of jam in the center of each. Once complete, take the other half of your pie crust cutouts and place them on top of the jam filling. Seal it up by scoring the ends with a fork and vent piercing the top layer with a toothpick. Brush the tops of each pop tart with melted butter and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 2 hours. During this time, you can start making the icing. Combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, vanilla extract, and water. Split into 5 bowls for each of the colors. Once the pop tarts have completely cooled, place the lime green icing (for Mike Wazowski) and sky blue icing (for Sulley) in piping bags with 1/4″ of the tips snipped off. Coat the top of the pop tarts with icing (avoiding scored edges). Allow 30 minutes- 1 hour for the base layer of icing to fully harden before proceeding with the piping details. Then, spoon the remaining 3 colors (leaf green, royal blue, and white) into 3 separate piping bags fitted with a tip. Starting with the Mike Wazowski pop tarts, pipe a quarter-sized circle for his eye using the white icing. Next, grab the leaf green icing and create 2 triangular shapes above the eye for his horns and a half-circle shape for his mouth. Place a dime-sized circle in the center of the white circle to form his pupil. Lastly, switch back to the white icing and add a few triangular teeth and a highlight to the inner pupil. For Sulley, grab your sky blue pop tarts and the piping bag with white icing. Form 2 dime-sized circles for his eyes and 2 small triangles below his right eye for the teeth. Next, with the royal blue icing make 2 crescent shapes above the eyes for his horns, a simple curved line for his smile, and a diamond shape for his nose. Add 2 small royal blue circles to the center of the eyes for his pupils. Next, take the leftover sky blue icing and pipe stripes onto Sulley’s horns. Finish by using your remaining white icing to form 2 highlights on the pupils. ©Disney Let the icing sit for about 1 hour before enjoying! Mike Wazowski Eye Another Monsters, Inc.-inspired treat is definitely the oddest Halloween recipe we’ve seen from Disney — and we’re here for it! It’s a Mike Wazowski Eye, which apparently has a coconut flavor theme happening… . ©Disney For this recipe, you’ll need: 6 ice ball molds or small round bowls 2 (13.5 oz.) cans unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup of coconut water ⅔ cup of sugar 3 teaspoons agar powder Red, blue, green food coloring ©Disney Don’t freak out, we know it looks like a REAL monster eye but it’s actually completely edible! ©Disney Hmm…gooey and coconut-y? We’d give it a try! Deviled Dragon Eggs Fear not: no dragons were harmed in the making of Disney’s Deviled Dragon Eggs! In fact, this vibrant recipe doesn’t call for any dragon ingredients at all — just purple cabbage! Even better, if you have green food coloring, you could dye the egg yolk filling and make it EXTRA festive! ©Disney Ingredients 8 cups shredded red cabbage 12 large eggs2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Step One: Place 4 cups of the shredded cabbage in a medium saucepan. Cover the cabbage so it’s totally submerged in water with at least 1 inch of water above it. Boil over medium-high heat until tender and the water is deep purple, 20 to 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked shredded cabbage and discard, leaving the water in the pan. Step Two: While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the eggs. Place the eggs in a separate medium saucepan and cover with water by at least 1 inch. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a full boil. As soon as the water is boiling, remove the pan from the heat and cover. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes, then remove to an ice bath to chill for 1 minute. Step Three: Lightly crack the egg shells by rolling them on a kitchen towel on the counter. You want there to be fine cracks, but for the shell to still adhere. The finer the cracks, the better the result will be, so be careful. Step Four: Place the eggs in a storage container with a lid. Pour the cabbage water over the eggs, cover, and chill for at least 12 hours or overnight. Step Five: Remove the eggs from the water, then peel the shells. The result should be beautiful purple marbling of the egg whites. Cut each egg in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolk into a medium mixing bowl, and place the whites on a platter. Step Six: In the bowl with the yolks, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then divide evenly between the cups of the egg whites. Step Seven: Top eggs with a sprinkle of dill and serve eggs over nests made with the remaining raw cabbage. Chill before serving. Pumpkin Soup As evidenced by the decor along Main Street, U.S.A., no ingredient screams “Happy Halloween” quite like pumpkins! ©Disney So if you’ve got any pumpkins left over from Jack-O-Lantern carving, Disney has shared its recipe for Pumpkin Soup, which should be perfect as the weather starts to (hopefully) cool off. Mickey Pumpkin Truffles Speaking of pumpkin, check out these ADORABLE Mickey Pumpkin Truffles inspired by those Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey pumpkins! ©Disney For this recipe, you’ll need: 36 chocolate sandwich cookies 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 package orange candy melts Yellow, orange, and green fondant ©Disney Strangely, these treats don’t actually have any pumpkin flavor in them, but they definitely LOOK the part! And an Instagram moment is what it’s all about anyway, right? ©Disney They’re ALMOST too cute to eat! Jack Skellington Cookies Is the Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Regardless, any movie that inspires cookies iced with cartoon skulls is perfect fodder for Halloween baking! Jack Skellington Cookies ©Disney For the Jack Skellington Cookies, Disney has shared its recipe for classic sugar cookies with a spooky twist! The Evil Queen’s Mini Poison Apple Pies Time for dessert! And really, where better to serve The Evil Queen’s Mini Poison Apple Pies than in teeny tiny little cauldrons? ©Disney For this recipe, you’ll need: 1 can whole berry cranberries 1 apple, peeled and diced 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons sugar 2 store-bought pie crusts Large, round cookie cutter (3-4 inches) Mini pie or muffin tins Toothpick 1 tablespoon coconut, grapeseed, or olive oil ©Disney And not to worry, “poison” isn’t actually one of the ingredients! Throwing your own Disney-style Halloween party will be a piece of cake with these recipes! Or should we say, a piece of Poison Apple Pie?! A Look at ALL the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney-inspired Halloween recipe is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 Best Disney Halloween Recipes You Can Make Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Fall Y’all! It’s the Halloween season and that means an abundant supply of pumpkin spice treats at the Disney parks. It’s the spooky season! We’ve already tried some spooky and scary treats like the Halloween grey stuff, a pumpkin cheesecake funnel cake, pumpkin monkey bread, and more. Today, we’re trying out another pumpkin-licious treat at Disneyland! Over at pretzel carts in Disneyland, you can find the Pumpkin Spice Pretzel with a Pumpkin Spice seasoning and a Cream Cheese Filling for $6.75. If you’re looking for some extra fun, you can grab a Brown Butter Cream Cheese Dip for $1! The Pumpkin Spice Pretzel! This treat has a nice, light pumpkin spice flavor from the seasoning on the outside and wasn’t as heavy-handed on the pumpkin spice as some other treats can be. The cream cheese filling is a great touch of sweetness and makes this a good handheld treat! The pretzel itself was a little undercooked and doughy near the middle, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying this one. Plenty of filling inside! We didn’t feel like the dip was a necessary addition since the frosting was already there. However, if you want to know a good DFB Food Hack for this one, get this Brown Butter Dip and use it on a churro! Get Yourself One of These! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About The New Virtual Queue Policy for WEB SLINGERS! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this Pumpkin Spice Pretzel? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney Treat is Proof That Pumpkin Spice Makes Everything Better! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Spaceship Earth If you’ve been waiting for character meet and greets to come back to Disney World, you’re in luck! One fan-favorite entertainment spot is opening once again, and the Star Wars Hotel just got even more expensive. PLUS we’ve got the scoop on how much it will cost to ride Rise of the Resistance with Disney Genie+ AND when you can start using it! We’re covering all that and more in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which of this week’s Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Disney Genie Launch Date, Character Meet & Greets Return to Disney World & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Chef Bill Yosses, author, former White House Pastry Chef and now Co-host of Hulu’s new series, “Baker’s Dozen” alongside Tamera Mowry-Housley, recently visited Walt Disney World to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/55F7u23Ipr4View the full article

We forget this sometimes after neverending planning, budgeting, and preparing but going to Disney World is meant to be a VACATION. It is a destination meant to leave us relaxed, invigorated, and an escape from the pressure of the everyday. But, as we know, it can also be a little stressful at times! Goofy gets it Sure, there are things that happen that are out of our control (like bad weather or ride closures), there are things we can plan for, like days when we know the parks might be crowded, during a season with notoriously bad weather, or days when park pass reservations are full. But here’s the thing: there’s a reason that these days are stressful. So we’ve put together a list of the days that are the MOST stressful at Disney World and will tell you WHY. But we’ll also drop in some tips and tricks if you can’t avoid Disney World on these days so that you can still get the most out of your Disney World vacation. Because in the end, vacations aren’t supposed to stress you out — they’re supposed to be fun! Holidays Here’s the thing: holidays are hectic enough anyways but they are going to be also SUPER busy at Disney World. We’ve seen holiday park pass reservations fill up completely, meaning that the parks are all at capacity. This includes New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter weekend, the 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, Halloween, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve Crowds 2020 Granted, crowd numbers in 2020 and 2021 don’t compare to the holiday crowds before Disney World closed in 2020, but these are the days that tend to bring the most people into the park — kids are generally out of school and, well, what’s more fun than celebrating a holiday at Disney World? If you go to the parks during this time, just be prepared, make sure you’ve made your Advance Dining Reservations early so you will be able to sit down (relax), and eat. And just remember to be flexible. Be Our Guest Check In For us, a major source of stress on these days is getting FOOD. Hotel rooms cost more, tickets cost more, pretty much breathing air in Disney World costs more (LOL, it’s not THAT bad yet!) but one thing we CAN control is food. Another tip we highly encourage is that if you know you’ll be eating a fast food meal in the parks, make your Mobile Order for your quick service meal early in the day (like while you’re eating breakfast or waking up!) so you can select the pick-up time that works for you and your family. Mobile Order to avo The longer you wait in the day to make your lunch (or even dinner) Mobile Orders, the later your pick-up time will be, and you might not be able to collect your meal until well after your whole family is hangry and on each other’s last nerve. Just don’t forget when Summer Crowds Are Already Arriving in Disney World — Here’s What Park Pass Availability Says Party Days Let’s say you’re at Magic Kingdom on the day of a Disney After Hours Event (like the upcoming After Hours Boo Bash). You might not realize that this means your park day just got a good bit shorter because the parks close to regular guests early on party days. And that might suck if you’re not prepared for it! Magic Kingdom After Hours The best advice we can give is KNOWING when there are party days by looking at Disney World’s calendar and then planning accordingly — go to a different park on those days. Or go to the event (but be aware of the extra ticket costs!), if that’s your thing. But here’s a warning: crowds get particularly thick JUST before the party because you have a mingling of party guests who get in early AND regular Disney World day crowds before they leave. So basically if you’ll be in Magic Kingdom before a party, you might want to dip a couple hours before park close to save yourself some gray hairs. What’s the Difference Between Disney World’s After Hours Boo Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? First Day of Festivals Sure, it might seem exciting to be at EPCOT on the very first day of the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, but guess what? EVERYONE else thought that, too. PLUS people like us and reporters are going to be there on day one covering the event. That means that the first days of festivals can get crowded. If you can, avoid EPCOT on day one of the Food & Wine Festival If you want to go to a festival early on, though, consider going a few days after it opens. We can’t wait to be back here! By then, crowds will have died down a bit, some of the novelty and hype have died down, and you’ll be able to enjoy the festival with shorter lines and less hassle. Also try to avoid Fridays and weekends, especially in the evening. Locals love Disney too, guys! They often head to the parks for date night, dinner, or just a stroll around World Showcase to nibble on a few things at the fest. So brace for those local crowds on off-hours. Here Are Our TOP Tips for Budgeting for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Ride/Land Opening Days Likewise, people always want to be the first to ride a new attraction or check out a new land at Disney World. But we will recommend that if you can avoid visiting a park on a ride or land opening day, AVOID IT ALL COSTS. There are going to be MASSIVE amounts of people checking that new thing out and you’ll just end up standing in line and fighting crowds all. day. long. That’s a LONG wait. And here’s the thing — if it’s a new ride that just opened? You may find yourself not even able to ride it on day one because the lines and wait times are already so long. When Pandora opened, we saw wait times for Flight of Passage up to three and four hours and even longer! Frozen Ever After? People (us included) roasted in the sun for hours just for a chance to rideo n opening day! Do you really want to waste perfectly good park time that way just to be one of the first people to see that land or ride? The flipside here is that when some new hotness opens in one park, you can bet a lot of guests will head there to see it. This means OTHER parks can be much less stressful. Here’s What It’s Like to Ride Flight of Passage at a Reopened Animal Kingdom Departure Days So this is a day that’s stressful for entirely different reasons. It’s not about crowds but it’s a pain and sad and stressful so we’re talking about it too! It’s already sad when that last day at Disney World rolls around and you’re getting ready to leave. But there’s a lot you have to do — finish packing up all your bags (and stuffing souvenirs wherever they will go to fit), making sure your travel plans are taken care of (checking into flights, fueling vehicles, etc.), and don’t forget to scour through your room to make sure every sock and stuffy is accounted for (don’t forget the drawers!)! Make sure your transportation is all set BEFORE you get ready to leave And if you’re like us, you’ll also spend a morning trying to squeeze one last Disney thing in, even if that means having a character breakfast, going to the parks for a little bit, or hitting up Disney Springs to pick up that last-minute souvenir that you just decided that you HAVE TO HAVE. But even if you do that, you’re on a time limit and that can stress you out. BoardWalk Inn We recommend that you make sure you actually HAVE time to do what you want before you need to head to the airport or hit the road to drive home. Don’t cause yourself undue stress by trying to shove more stuff into your vacation. Plan for that last day ahead of time. This is where the alarm in your phone can come in super handy! Plug in little reminders throughout your departure day for check-in time, any reservation notifications, and that final call for when you have to be back to your hotel to head out. Here’s How To Plan Your Last Day at Disney World Days When Park Pass Reservations Are Full Other times to plan for crowds are days when park pass reservations are full in a given park or (gasp!) ALL 4 PARKS. Love it or leave it, the Park Pass system works in the sense that it’s a clear indicator of just how busy a day could end up. This is when YOU KNOW there will be crowds, so you’ll need to make yourself a little more prepared for them. So take a deep breath, know that you might not get to do EVERYTHING you want to, and relax. Don’t get stuck in crowds like THIS This is the key to getting through a crowded day at Disney World. Be flexible and plan around the crowds by making sure you have Advance Dining Reservations in place and are ready to possibly wait a while if you use mobile order. And that’s for IF you were able to get a Park Pass Reservation for the day. A GREAT example of this was Disney World’s massive 50th birthday. If you were IN Magic Kingdom that day, most guests had their sites set on entertainment, food, and merchandise…not rides. So if you were on top of things, you could swoop in and ride a LOT of rides — which could be awesome — but just know you might have to wait almost 2 hours for a burger. Like we did. Basically, make a realistic game plan and be OK with plans getting tossed up. in the air. An Annual Passholder ticket The narrative changes a bit if you WEREN’T able to get those coveted little Park Passes. And that, friends, is when PARK HOPPING can come in handy. First, get a Pass Reservation for the park you CAN get into. Trust us, there are plenty of fun things to do at that first-runner-up park, too. Then at 2pm, Park Hopping becomes available for you to scoot over to that park you REALLY wanted to go to. Now, there are some caveats. First, you need to have the Park Hopper Option on your ticket. And second, that park can’t be at capacity. In our experience, the parks haven’t really hit capacity before EXCEPT for Magic Kingdom on the 50th Anniversary (park hopping was totally closed to Magic Kingdom after capacity was quickly hit following 2PM). Maxed-out Park Pass days can be a ball of stress, but with some faith, trust, and pixie dust, you’ll be on your way! Here Are Our Secrets and Tips for Getting the Most Out of Disney World Mobile Order! First Day of a BIG Anniversary Celebration This kinda’ goes hand-in-hand about what we were saying with park pass reservations. Sure this one JUST happened, but heads up: another big anniversary is right on its tail! Wow. Crowds on Disney World’s big anniversary day last week were bad. They were just flat out bad. TONS of people crammed in tight spaces all trying to see and do the same things. It was an interesting day, to put it lightly. Souvenirs sold out lightning fast, food took HOURS to get at fast food locations, and the crowds! Just WOW. It was not as smooth as many likely hoped. Big Top on October 1st How can you avoid that? Well, the 50th anniversary celebration lasts until 2023. If you can, put off your trip until later in the celebration, great! You’ll still be able to enjoy all the festivities, but with fewer crowds. But what we get to keep on our horizon now is EPCOT. The second Disney World park celebrates its 40th Anniversary exactly one year later on October 1st, 2022! This park has been under a massive transformation seemingly forever now, with bits slowly being revealed. You can bet early October of next year, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow will be CROWDED. Spaceship Earth is a Beacon of Magic for the 50th Anniversary! If you want to avoid the mess, here are the biggest tips we gleaned from our hectic day in Magic Kingdom on October 1st. First, plan for breaks. Head back to your resort for lunch (especially if the day started for you before the sun was up!) or a swim. You’ll head back refreshed and ready to tackle the evening. Second, make plans ahead of time and be OK when they go south. Have a backup-backup plan! For example, some of the anniversary merchandise for the 50th was on sale at other locations for days or even weeks before the actual day, yet many guests waited until day of in the actual park to purchase. Remember THIS hot item? We saw it around the parks for well over a week before the actual anniversary! We saw highly coveted items that sold out in Magic Kingdom at other spots all day long. Some pre-planning (like when we tell you the merch has dropped online and in stores) can save a headache on the day of. And if the lines are bonkers for merch? Make the best of it and enjoy some rides! You’ll have a memorable experience regardless of if you got that 40 dollar cup or t-shirt or not. (Besides, like we said, most people will be waiting in line to shop, so you can likely skip on a lot of rides easy peasy!). We witness Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and lived to tell the tale! Click here! So there you have it — these are some of the dates that might be a litttttlllle more stressful than usual at Disney World. But the key to minimizing these stressors is planning, and that’s why we’re here! So feel free to ask us questions, and keep reading DFB for more tips and tricks to make your Disney World trip as magical as possible — even on stressful days! SRY, Not SRY! This Might Be the Most CONTROVERSIAL Thing We’ve EVER Done in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Disneyland lovers get ready: Disney Genie is almost here! Disney Genie, and its paid version Genie+, a new planning app that features a paid FastPass-like service called Lightning Lanes that’s $20 per day at Disneyland, as well as Pay-Per-Attraction Lightning Lanes that are individually priced. Disneyland! Here is a list of all the attractions included with the price of Genie+! At Disneyland, you’ll be able to enjoy the Lightning Lanes at these attractions with Genie+: Autopia Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Haunted Mansion Indiana Jones Adventure “it’s a small world” Matterhorn Bobsleds Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Space Mountain Splash Mountain Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Over at Disney California Adventure, you’ll be able to use these rides’ Lightning Lanes using Genie+: Goofy’s Sky School Grizzly River Run Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Incredicoaster Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Soarin’ Around the World Toy Story Midway Mania Avengers Campus Finally, at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, you’ll be using Pay-Per-Attraction to access these Lightning Lane attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Radiator Springs Racers WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About Disney World’s Lightning Lane Attractions! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about these lists? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: FULL LIST Of The Disneyland Rides Included with Genie+ (Plus the Ones You'll Pay EXTRA to Ride!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure is a new simulation ride in the Avengers Campus section of Disney California Adventure. In it, you help save the Worldwide Engineering Brigade from Spider-Bots that have gone haywire by shooting them with webs! ©Disney Usually, this ride uses a Virtual Queue for its line, assigning spots in line with a lottery system and then calling guests over to enjoy the ride when it’s their turn. Today, Disney made a slight change to the Virtual Queue description for the attraction on their website. In the past, the description on Disneyland’s website for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure had a short section explaining that Virtual Queue would be used for the attraction daily instead of a standby line. ©Disney If you look at the page for the ride now, you’ll see that the language has been changed to show that Virtual Queue might be paused from time to time giving Disney the ability to use the standby line. This is a slight change to the previous policy, where Virtual Queue was always used for the ride. ©Disney This change is similar to the removal of the virtual queue at Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, which switched to a standby line for the time being. Rise of the Resistance’s Standby Line in Hollywood Studios With Disney Genie’s upcoming arrival in Disney World on October 19th and its arrival in Disneyland slated for this Fall, this change could be in anticipation of the arrival of the new service which features a paid FastPass-like service called Lightning Lanes. ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click HERE to read MORE about pay-per-ride attractions! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this change? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: WEB SLINGERS May PAUSE the Virtual Queue on Select Days at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Giddy screams and excited shrieks aren’t unusual during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, but this week, the loudest screams were coming from cast members at the after-hours Scare Maze in Disney California Adventure Park! The cast-only event on Oct. 6 helped cast members get in the Halloween spirit with treats, games and a moonlit […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/4fPUxkg7CIIView the full article

The most frightfully fun event of the season is here. The all-new original Halloween special, “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” is now “screaming” on Disney+. Join Gonzo, Pepe the King Prawn, Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang, along with a star-studded cast, as they traverse the most grim-grinning location, the Haunted Mansion, in what is sure to be a night of fantastical frights.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/nNWhFBrfd1gView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This past week was HUGE in the realm of Disney news! It was a big week! It was the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, so things were hoppin’ in the theme parks. However, Disney didn’t neglect their online fans — several new merchandise items dropped online, so you can still “feel the magic” shopping from your couch! Haunted Mansion Merch It was a good week for Haunted Mansion fanatics, as we got two new collections! First up, there’s some merchandise inspired by the new Muppets Haunted Mansion special, made specifically for D23 Gold members. You can choose between several new items, including clothing and commemorative pins. ©Disney There’s also a new set of Haunted Mansion cutting boards, which we just know that you need in your kitchen. ©Entertainment Earth (Seriously, the dearly departed design is a necessity!) Click Here to Shop the Cutting Boards! Disney Tees Is it really a merchandise update without some new Disney tees? And this week’s line of shirts includes some very unique designs — you definitely don’t own park shirts like these! ©Disney The new line is from Rafael Faria for the Disney Artist Series and it includes one-of-a-kind Mickey Mouse patterns on t-shirts and backpacks. We’re talking abstract artwork and neon colors folks, these aren’t your ordinary Disney accessories! Click Here to Check Out the New Line of Merch! Christmas Items As we get closer to the holiday season, it seems like Disney is continuously releasing new seasonal items weekly! This week, we added ugly Christmas sweaters to the growing list, and we think they would make the PERFECT matching outfits for your family pictures. ©Disney There’s a Mickey & Minnie Mouse pattern, a zip-up design, and even a version for kiddos. They’re the ultimate mix of plaid and tacky holiday stereotypes! (And we mean that in the best way possible.) Shop the Holiday Sweaters Here! That’s everything new online this week, but we’ll continue to cover all the latest merchandise updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Check Out More Holiday Items Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What was the last thing you bought from shopDisney? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New Items Online Can't Choose Between Halloween And Christmas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloweentime has begun at Disneyland! Halloween at Disneyland There are fan-favorite characters dressed in their spookiest looks, Oogie Boogie Bash is going on, and there are all kinds of tasty treats available. Now, we’ve found a very special Halloween snack that is essentially a dessert churro hot dog without a true hot dog in it?! Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa typically offers a unique hot dog each month. This month’s hot dog has a unique Halloween twist. Introducing the Trick or Treat Dog! Trick or Treat Dog This month’s “dog” is all treats and no tricks according to Disneyland! The “dog” is made of 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. The “hot dog” is a churro! Yes, you read that right — this is essentially a churro hot dog where instead of a traditional beef or other meat-based “dog” there is a CHURRO that has been wrapped in a crisp shell. Why are churro hot “dogs” not more of a thing?! Is it looking at us? Of course, we had to grab this unique creation to try it for ourselves, and there was a LOT going on. We loved the churro wrapped in the cinnamon crisp and the marshmallow on top, but the strawberry sauce added too much sweetness and the bacon bits were an unnecessary added flavor. We probably wouldn’t get it again. A closer look And that’s a look at the newest hot “dog” to hit the scene at Craftsman Grill. If you want to try it yourself, you can get it for $12. We’ll continue to look for more Disneyland news, so be sure to check back with us for all the latest! Click here to get our FREE printable for all of the 2021 Halloween treats at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you grab this churro hot dog in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Marshmallow-Covered Churro "Hot Dogs" Exist in Disneyland Resort! 🤯 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Being a D23 Member of the official Disney Fan Club comes with quite a few perks! ©D23 D23 Members often have access to special Disney events, tickets, and merchandise. Recently, only D23 Members were eligible to purchase any of the Muppets Haunted Mansion collection at shopDisney, and now there’s another special collectible available exclusively to D23 Members for a limited time! Available now on Amazon exclusively to D23 Members for a limited time is the newest plush from the Disney Treasures of the Vault Collection, Winnie the Pooh! ©D23 Pooh is 13 inches tall and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, along with a window box with gold foiling. ©D23 Winnie the Pooh is the tenth plush to be released in the Treasures from the Vault collection and we can’t wait to see what characters are coming next! ©D23 D23 Members must log into their D23 accounts on Amazon in order to purchase Winnie the Pooh, and it’s only available for a limited time so don’t wait! Keep reading DFB for more Disney merchandise! Click here for the D23 exclusive Muppets Haunted Mansion collection! 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 collecting any of these plushes? Tell us in the comments! The post D23 Members Have Exclusive Access to this Pooh Collectible for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Another week has gone by and we’ve got LOTS of Disney news to share with you. Magic Kingdom From a new Star Wars experience coming to Disney Cruise Line, to all kinds of 50th Anniversary updates, join us now as we go through the BIG Disney news stories from this week that you need to know about! 1 — Disney Genie+ Earlier today, we got some HUGE news regarding Disney’s new paid FastPass+ replacement systems — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection. As a quick reminder, Genie+ is the system that will let you make a return time selection to ride an attraction by using that ride’s Lightning Lane (you can make these selections one at a time). 45 attractions will be included in this in Disney World, you can view them all here. Individual Attraction Selection allows you to pay to use the Lightning Lane for a specific ride. For this pay-per-ride system, you’ll pay to use the Lighting Lane for a single ride, and you can only purchase 2 of these per day. ©Disney When it comes to Individual Attraction Selection (what we’re also referring to as Disney’s pay-per-ride system), Disney announced that you will NOT be able to cancel your pay-per-ride selections. Lightning Lane Entrance ©Disney We also got a FULL list of all of the rides you can pay EXTRA for in Disney World to use the pay-per-ride selections, which include Space Mountain, Frozen Ever After, and more. Prices have also been revealed for some of the pay-per-ride selections and there is a range of prices depending on the ride. Keep in mind that the prices for each ride will change based on the time of year it is and the demand. ©Disney Wondering when Disney Genie+ (the FastPass+ replacement) will start being offered in Disney World? Disney shared an update on that as well! Click here to learn when Genie+ will launch in Disney World! Keep in mind that the rides that will be included in Genie+ (the 45 attractions in Disney World) will be different than those included in the pay-per-ride system. Click here to see the full list of the rides that will be included in Genie+. There’s a lot of information to break down about Genie+, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see what you need to know before you use Genie+! 2 — Character Meet-and-Greets, the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, and More Are Coming Back to Disney World This week we got some BIG news about a whole bunch of things that will soon be back in Disney World. When it comes to saying “hello” to your favorite characters, you’ll soon be able to do that in the themed settings you were used to for traditional character meet-and-greets! You’ll once again find the princesses in Princess Fairytale Hall and Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater. ©Disney Note, however, that character meet-and-greets will be modified upon their return, as Disney has noted that the time is not quite right for hugs and autographs yet. But, it looks like guests will be able to take distanced photos in some of these themed locations once again. Click here to learn more about the return of character meet-and-greets! Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular will be available for guests to enjoy starting in mid-December. It’s coming back!! Also, the Disney Movie Magic projection show will be returning to Hollywood Studios soon, and it’ll feature some NEW scenes! Soon the Movie Magic Show Will Be Back Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, more live entertainment is set to return to the park very soon! Chakranadi, Kora Tinga Tinga, and the Tam Tam Drummers will all be available for guests to see and enjoy soon. Animal Kingdom While some other things have not yet returned to Disney World, we’re excited to see these experiences become available for fans to enjoy once again. Click here to see more about the return of the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular! 3 — Star Wars Hotel News! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars Hotel) is not set to open until 2022, but we’ve already gotten some exciting updates. This week, we got details on the pricing for an exclusive dining experience aboard the starcruiser… Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney …and we shared news about a special way your Galaxy’s Edge droid will be able to be used at the Star Wars hotel. Droid Depot If you’re thinking of booking a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser, and planning to visit Batuu for the excursion, you’ll need to know that not all costs are included. If you want to dine at one particular spot in Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll have to pay for it separately. Click here to learn more. Oga’s Cantina Want to book your Star Wars hotel experience? Select groups can already book early! Earlier this week, Club 33 members and Golden Oak residents got a limited early booking window. Right now, Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders have an early booking window that will only last through October 9th. General booking will open up in late October. ©Disney If you’re a DVC Member and looking to book the Star Wars hotel by using your points, be prepared — you’re going to need to use a LOT of points (we’re talking OVER 200 points per adult)! Click here to see the Star Wars Hotel DVC points charts to find out more! 4 — 50th Anniversary News Disney World’s 50th Anniversary officially kicked off on October 1st and we were there to experience it ALL! There was a LOT to see on October 1st. We grabbed all kinds of treats including Tiki Room-based snacks… The Trio …a Mr. Toad burger… Toad Burger …and much, MUCH more! Click here to see a page full of our reviews of ALL of the 50th Anniversary snacks we’ve tried! On October 1st, we also got a look at some 50th anniversary souvenirs, the crowds, special 50th anniversary maps… Magic Kingdom Map …the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure… Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure …the opening of some more booths at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival… Brazil Spread …the Beacons of Magic at each of the parks… Tower of Terror as a Beacon of Magic …and a whole bunch of other things! Click here to relive the entire 50th Anniversary experience with us and get ALL the details you need to know! 5 — Fireworks Parties are BACK! Over the past several days, we’ve also got to experience a whole bunch of returning fireworks dessert, and dining parties. At Magic Kingdom, there are now three 50th anniversary fireworks dessert parties available — one where guests eat dessert before the fireworks, one where guests eat dessert during the fireworks and are seated at tables, and one where guests eat dessert after the fireworks. YUM Click here to see our full review of the more expensive treats & seats fireworks dessert party, and click here to see our full review of one of the cheaper fireworks dessert party options. Click here to learn more about the Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert parties! But, Magic Kingdom isn’t the only one with fireworks-related parties now available. Over at EPCOT, you can now experience a fireworks dining package once again at 2 restaurants. Fireworks Dining Package Click here to see photos and videos of our experience! Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can also experience a special fireworks dining experience with the Celebration at the Top: 50th Flavors and Fireworks event. Celebration at the Top Spread Click here to see our FULL review of this experience. 6 — NEW Star Wars Experience and More Disney Cruise Line Updates And finally, we end our big news section with some updates from Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Wish has already announced some awesome kids spaces, including a Marvel-themed area. But now, there’s, even MORE, to look forward to on Disney’s newest ship. Earlier this week, Disney announced that a new, immersive Star Wars experience will be coming to the kids areas aboard the Disney Wish!! ©Disney Disney also announced a new kids space related to Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie and more. Click here to see the latest Disney Wish announcements! Also, earlier this week, we spotted some BIG itinerary changes made to select Disney Cruise Line sailings, and Disney officially announced some modified character experiences for Disney Cruise Line. And that’s it for our big news from this week. Of course, some other news was shared this week that you should also know about. Check out those stories by clicking the links below: Get a first look at the new Swan Reserve Hotel, which will be opening in Disney World soon See what the new 50th Anniversary dining experience looks like at California Grill Jellyrolls is opening soon NEW 50th Anniversary tours have been announced for Disney World Get a full list of the fall treats coming to Disney World A new Mummy popcorn bucket has arrived in Disney World That’s it for the news from this week. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates! 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. 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There are lots of new treats and snacks in Disney World for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Joffrey’s in EPCOT Some of them can be found at Joffrey’s locations in all four Disney parks. Joffrey’s came out with a new drink in each park, just for the occasion. But now you can transform your coffee into a 50th Anniversary celebration even without getting one of the new drinks! Although we’re big fans of the new Joffrey’s drinks, sometimes you just need a simple coffee to get your day started in the Disney parks. Joffrey’s Now you can get that morning kick-start with a 50th theme, since Joffrey’s has new 50th Anniversary coffee art! 50th Anniversary Coffee Art The design has the Cinderella Castle with a “50” in the middle, the Disney World logo, and “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” arched over the top. So festive! You can get this art at the Joffrey’s stand in Disney Springs. It can be added to lattes, cappuccinos, and nitro brews. We’ve seen cute coffee art like this from Joffrey’s for a lot of different holidays in Disney World, like the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT. Espresso art at Joffrey’s Pardon us as we 50th-ify all our coffee forever. And don’t forget that there’s a 50th-themed Joffrey’s coffee blend available to buy in a package, so you can take some of the magic home! We spotted these in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom for $17.99. Joffrey’s Blend Keep following DFB for more news about treats and snacks in Disney World! Click Here to See ALL the 50th Anniversary Treats We’ve Tried So Far in Disney World Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite 50th Anniversary treat in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Add 50th Anniversary Art to Your Coffee in Disney World Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Genie, the new planning service on My Disney Experience, is launching on October 19th! ©Disney The service will have things like a new system replacing FastPass+, personal assistant features, and customized itineraries. Disney Genie could have a huge impact on your trip to Disney World, so before it officially goes live, let’s take a closer look at everything we know about this service and all the details Disney has shared so far. Disney Genie Disney Genie is a free service available on the My Disney Experience app. It works to simplify and personalize your park experience, giving you suggestions based on your interests that you select the app. It will also provide real-time updates on things like weather closures. ©Disney And, Genie will update if you change your plans, too. So, if you have it on your planner that you want to ride Space Mountain that night, but end up riding it early in the day, it will adjust your plans accordingly. Genie uses Bluetooth to know if you’ve already done something so it won’t recommend it again. ©Disney The program is constantly looking at things like wait times to figure out the best plan for you. And, every time Genie puts together an itinerary, it’s comparing it against thousands of others to make sure it’s the best one, continuously reoptimizing throughout the day. ©Disney You will also be able to do things like chat with a Cast Member in the app, swap and edit your recommendations, or slide a bar to let Genie know how long you’re planning on being in one park before you park hop to another. Genie also tracks your distance walked and wants to minimize you running back and forth across the park. So, it will give you the must-dos for the area you’re in while you’re there. ©Disney Your tip board in Genie will show you a list of everything from wait times, Lightning Lane availability, forecasted waits, and the things you have booked for the day. ©Disney The dining board will show you everything available for Quick Service and Table Service restaurants, so you’ll be able to see the next order window at Quick Service spots and the reservation availability and walk-up list status at Table service restaurants. Genie will also remind you about when your window to make advanced dining reservations opens before your trip. ©Disney This complimentary service will provide guests with a more personalized Disney Park experience, and we’re excited to see everything it can do in action. Understanding the Disney Genie in 500 words or less! Disney Genie+ Within Disney Genie is the paid Genie+ service, which is replacing the FastPass+ system in Disney World. Genie+ is optional, not required, and allows guests to make reservations to skip the line of certain rides and attractions like they did with FastPass+. But, with Genie+, you will now enter attractions through the Lightning Lane (AKA the old FastPass+ lane) when it’s time for your reservation. ©Disney There are 45 rides included under Genie+ — here is a full list: Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Splash Mountain Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Tomorrowland Speedway The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Mickey’s PhilharMagic Mad Tea Party Peter Pan’s Flight “it’s a small world” Pirates of the Caribbean Jungle Cruise Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Barnstormer The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safaris Festival of the Lion King Kali River Rapids UP! A Great Bird Adventure DINOSAUR It’s Tough to Be a Bug Na’vi River Journey The Animation Experience EPCOT Spaceship Earth Soarin’ Living With the Land Test Track Journey Into Imagination with Figment Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival Turtle Talk with Crush The Seas with Nemo and Friends Mission: SPACE Hollywood Studios Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Slinky Dog Dash Star Tours Tower of Terror Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Toy Story Mania Alien Swirling Saucers Muppet*Vision 3D Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage Disney Junior — Live on Stage Splash Mountain Lightning Lane Also unlike the old FastPass+ program, you can only book one ride at a time. The exception to this is if you can’t book a ride until later in the day. For example, if you want a reservation for Splash Mountain, but the only next available time is at 6PM, you can book that time and then still book a reservation for another ride earlier in the day, as long as it’s at least 2 hours before your other reservation. So, you could have your Splash Mountain reservation at 6PM, but then make a Jungle Cruise reservation for 10AM. Genie+ ©Disney You are also not allowed to re-ride attractions through Genie+. So, if you go on Jungle Cruise at 10AM, you can’t make another Jungle Cruise reservation that day. You can just wait in the standby line to go on the ride, though! Jungle Cruise Lightning Lane If a ride you have a reservation for is down for some reason during your time to ride it, like due to weather or technical issues, you won’t lose your reservation. You will be allowed to make a reservation for another ride, and your original reservation will remain for the ride you had scheduled, or you can use that reservation for a different qualifying ride (which will be a modified list of the 45 rides included with Genie+). Lightning Lane Entrance ©Disney Genie+ costs $15 per ticket, per day in Disney World. Not all attractions qualify, either, so your favorite ride might not be eligible for reservations through Genie+. While guests can purchase Genie+ prior to their visit, they cannot make ride reservations until 7AM on the day of their visit. Click here to see the difference between Disney Genie and Genie+! Individual Attraction Selection Then, we have Individual Attraction Selection, or pay-per-ride, which is also available through Genie and allows guests to pay for access to individual Lightning Lanes of certain high-demand rides. The rides available for pay-per-ride are NOT available through Genie+, so buying Genie+ for the day will not give you access to use the Lightning Lanes for these rides. Here is a look at the rides you can pay individually for to skip the line: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Magic Kingdom Space Mountain – Magic Kingdom Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – EPCOT Frozen Ever After – EPCOT Avatar Flight of Passage – Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest – Animal Kingdom Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane sign at Frozen Ever After Although there are 8 rides in total, you can only pay for 2 of these rides per day. These rides will each cost different amounts of money per person and that amount will change depending on things like what time of year it is or if it’s a weekend vs. a weekday. Think of it like surge pricing with Uber. Here are the prices that have been revealed for some of the rides when the system launches on October 19th: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – $10-$12 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – $9-$11 Expedition Everest – $7 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – $15 Remember these can and likely will change. Expedition Everest If you’re eligible to park hop, you can make Individual Attraction Selections across two different Disney parks. However, once you make and pay for an Individual Attraction Selection, it CAN NOT be modified. So, once you pay for that attraction, it’s a done deal, so you can’t switch it to a different ride or cancel it. You also will not get your money back if you can’t make it to that ride on time for some reason. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The only way you will be refunded is if the ride goes down for something like weather or technical difficulties and your time can’t be moved to later that day or a different day. And, keep in mind that both Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection are optional, and standby lines will still be available across the parks. NOTE: Disney Genie is also coming to Disneyland Resort but a release date has not been shared at this time. What’s the difference between Disney Genie+ and pay-per-ride? That’s our breakdown of Disney Genie! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Genie news, updates, and tips! Click here to see what Disney Genie will look like on your phone! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited for the Disney Genie? 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Disney Genie is launching soon, people! It will debut in Disney World on October 19th. ©Disney While the main part of Genie is the free portion that helps you plan your Disney World trip, one of the new paid features launching with the program is Individual Attraction Selection, or pay-per-ride. These are high-demand rides that you can pay individually to skip the line of using the new Lightning Lanes. These rides are also not included with Genie+, the new paid program replacing FastPass+. We’ve learned a lot about this pay-per-ride system, but Disney just announced more important information that you need to know if you’re going to pay for these individual rides. You will NOT be able to modify your reservations for rides you’re paying to skip the line of individually in Disney World. Lightning Lane sign at Frozen Ever After This means you cannot change the ride you paid for to a different ride and you also cannot cancel your reservation. Once you pay for that ride, it’s a done deal. If you don’t show up to that ride during your reservation time, you will not be refunded. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane The only way you would be refunded your money is if the ride was closed during your time due to something like the weather or technical difficulties and your reservation couldn’t be rescheduled to later in the day or a different day. Rise of the Resistance Here is a look at all of the rides that can be paid for through Individual Attraction Selection: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Magic Kingdom Space Mountain – Magic Kingdom Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – EPCOT Frozen Ever After – EPCOT Avatar Flight of Passage – Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest – Animal Kingdom Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Hollywood Studios You can see the prices for some of these individuals rides here. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train So, make sure you’re confident in the rides you select for this service because as of now, you won’t get your money back if you decide not to show up. And, depending on your party size, that could be a good chunk of change! Rise of the Resistance is launching at $15 per person for Individual Attraction Selection, so a family of 4 could lose $60 if they choose to skip their reservation. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Genie news and updates! Click here to see everything you need to know about Disney Genie before it launches! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be paying for individual rides in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT: You Will NOT Be Able to Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a week! The World’s Most Magical Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort is in full swing, as we kicked off the 50th anniversary festivities on Oct. 1 with all-new experiences and countless magical moments. Now, we’re gearing up for yet another milestone: We’re excited to share that the previously announced Disney Genie service will launch on Oct. 19 at Walt Disney World Resort!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/jFlM1PTE6M0View the full article

By now you may have heard of the Disney Genie program, which is a new service in the My Disney Experience app for Disney World that helps guests plan their trip with free personalized itineraries. ©Disney There are two paid service options with Disney Genie — the first is Genie+, which is $15 per ticket, per day and will allow you to make reservations to skip the line of rides, similar to how you previously did with FastPass+. The other paid service is Individual Attraction Selection, or the pay-per-ride service, which will allow guests to skip the line of high-demand rides NOT included with Genie+ by paying for them individually. And now, Disney has officially announced what each ride will cost! Individual Attraction Selection will grant you access to the Lightning Lanes (the former FastPass+ lanes) of certain high-demand rides in the parks. The prices for each ride will change based on the time of year it is and the demand — think of it like surge pricing with Uber. Disney has only released the pricing for when the program launches on October 19th, so here is a look at the prices for some of the rides that qualify: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – $10-$12 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – $9-$11 Expedition Everest – $7 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – $15 Expedition Everest Remember, this WILL change depending on the date, but the current maximum price right now is $15. The example Disney provided was that on October 19th, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be $9, but on October 23rd, it will be $11. Also, you can only pay for 2 of these rides per day. As long as you have a Park Hopper ticket, you don’t have to reserve the 2 rides in the same park. Once you make your reservation, you will be given a return time with a 1-hour window to get on the ride. Lightning Lane sign at Frozen Ever After Note that you cannot modify your reservations for these rides once you’ve made them, meaning they can’t be changed to a different ride or canceled. If you don’t show up for your reservation, you will not be refunded. But, if the ride goes down during your time, you’ll be refunded if the reservation can’t be rescheduled. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train While Genie+ grants guests access to the Lightning Lane of 45 rides in Disney World, the Individual Attraction Selection ride list consists of only 2 high-demand rides per park. Here is a look at all of the rides that can be paid for through Individual Attraction Selection: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Magic Kingdom Space Mountain – Magic Kingdom Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – EPCOT Frozen Ever After – EPCOT Avatar Flight of Passage – Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest – Animal Kingdom Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Hollywood Studios We do not know the prices for the other 4 rides on this list but will let you know as soon as they’re released. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway If you don’t want to pay to skip the line of these rides, standby lines (or the virtual line for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure) will still be available. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Genie news and updates! Click here to see everything you need to know about Disney Genie before it launches! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be paying for faster access to these rides? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: PRICES Revealed for Pay-Per-Ride Attractions in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We just found out that the Disney Genie program is launching in Disney World on October 19th! This new program through My Disney Experience will include multiple paid service options for guests who would prefer to pay to essentially skip the lines of their favorite rides. Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! Disney Genie+ costs $15 per ticket, per day in Disney World and it gives guests the ability to make reservations to use the Lightning Lanes (aka what used to be called the FastPass+ lane) for 45 different attractions. Not all rides are included in the Disney Genie+ service, though — some high-demand rides will be part of a separate paid option called Individual Attraction Selection. And, we just learned which rides are included in this pay-per-ride program! Individual Attraction Selection is a separate, pay-per-ride service, with access to rides that are NOT accessible through Genie+. These are generally the more popular rides, and guests can only pay for 2 of these rides per day. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Here is the FULL list of Disney World rides that qualify for Individual Attraction Selection: Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Space Mountain EPCOT: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Frozen Ever After Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage Expedition Everest Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway If you choose to take advantage of this paid service, you can reserve up to 2 qualifying rides per day, and they don’t have to be in the same Disney park as long as you can park hop. Once you make a reservation, you will be given a return time with a window of 1 hour to go on the ride. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Note that you cannot modify your reservations for these rides once you’ve made them, meaning they can’t be changed to a different ride or canceled. If you don’t show up for your reservation, you will not be refunded. But, if the ride goes down during your time, you’ll be refunded if the reservation can’t be rescheduled. Space Mountain If you don’t want to pay to ride ANY Disney World rides, standby lines and the virtual line for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will still be an option. Remember, Rise of the Resistance is no longer using a virtual line and now has a standby line. Rise of the Resistance So, if your favorite rides qualify for Individual Attraction Selection, you should ask yourself if paying for these rides individually is worth it to you, or if you would rather just wait in the regular standby line. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Genie news! Click here to see everything you need to know about Disney Genie before it launches! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you pay to ride one of these rides? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL LIST: All the Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article