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Disney World is launching the new Genie+ system on October 19th! This new service is replacing the previous FastPass+ system in the parks! Lightning Lane Entrance at Pirates of the Caribbean Genie+ costs $15 per ticket, per day, and it allows guests to reserve rides to skip the line at, essentially like they did with FastPass+, except you will now enter these attractions using the new Lightning Lanes, which are just the FastPass+ lanes with a new name. Before, Disney only announced a few of the rides that would be eligible, but now, we have a complete list of the rides that will be included with the new Genie+ system. If you buy Genie+ for your trip (or for select days on your trip), you can make your first Lightning Lane reservation at 7AM on the day of your park visit. You can only reserve ONE attraction at a time through Genie+, unless your first attraction is at least 2 hours away. So, if you can only reserve the ride you want at 6PM that day, you can book that reservation, and then also book another ride, as long as it’s at least 2 hours prior. Lightning Lane You also cannot re-ride attractions with Genie+, meaning that if you want to go on a certain ride twice, you can only use Genie+ for it once — any other times you’ll have to use the standby line. Jungle Cruise Lightning Lane Not all of the rides in Disney World will be available on Genie+ — Some will be part of Individual Attraction Selection — pay-per-ride. This system is for the more popular rides (like Rise of the Resistance). If you want to use the Lightning Lane to skip the line at these rides, you’ll have to pay for each of them separately, and you can only pay for 2 of these rides per day. Winnie the Pooh Lightning Lane So, which rides WILL be included in 15+ per ticket, per day Genie+ service? Here’s the FULL list, broken down by Disney park: 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 There are 45 rides in total that are included with Genie+. If you’re not spotting your favorite ride on the list, it might be part of the pay-per-ride system, which means you can pay to skip the line individually or choose to wait in the standby line. Keep following DFB for more updates on Disney Genie! Read THIS before using Genie in Disney World! 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 planning to buy Genie+ for your next trip? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: ALL 45 Rides Included with Genie+ in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently announced a new planning program called Disney Genie. ©Disney The program will be part of the My Disney Experience App and have features like a personalized itinerary, forecasted wait times, and even a virtual assistant. There is also a paid version, Disney Genie+, that is replacing the FastPass+ system at the parks. In addition, you will also be able to pay for individual rides in high demand that you want to skip the line for. And, we finally know the exact day that Disney Genie is launching in Disney World! Disney Genie will launch in Disney World on October 19th, 2021! We do not currently have a launch date for Disneyland. ©Disney That’s right, starting in a little over a week and a half, you’ll be able to use this brand new planning tool to navigate the parks! ©Disney Genie is a bit confusing, but don’t worry, because we’ve broken it all down for you and answered all your questions! Here’s a quick refresher on the program to keep you in the know before it launches. ©Disney Genie is a FREE program in My Disney Experience that will create an itinerary for you based on what you like. It will adapt with you throughout the day and is supposed to make your day in the parks easier. It also will be the place to see forecasted wait times, mobile order, and check on virtual queues, among other things. ©Disney Genie+ is a PAID program that is replacing the FastPass+ program. It is $15 per ticket, per day in Disney World. This program will allow you to make one ride selection at a time unless the ride reservation you have is 2 or more hours away. For example, if you really want to ride Splash Mountain, but can only get a reservation for 6PM that night, you can book that reservation and then book another one before it, as long as it’s 2 or more hours prior. So, you could reserve Jungle Cruise for 10AM and still have that 6PM Splash reservation. ©Disney Once you make a reservation for an attraction, you will show up during your time window and enter through the new Lightning Lanes (which are just the old FastPass lanes) which will allow you to skip the majority of the Standby line. Genie+ will include 45 rides in Disney World. Check out a list of all of the rides included with Genie+ here. Jungle Cruise Lightning Lane The individual attraction selections are separate from the Genie+ program. Each park will have a couple high demand rides that fall under this category. You can pay individually to use the Lightning Lane at these rides, and you can only pay for 2 of these rides per day. The Lightning Lane at these rides is only for people who paid for that individual attraction — the Genie+ program will not allow you to use the Lightning Lane at these rides. ©Disney There are 8 rides that fall under this program, 2 in each park. Check out a full list of the rides here, and see how much the rides cost here. And, you can still wait in standby lines at all the rides in Disney World completely free, so you don’t have to pay for this new system if you don’t want to! We can’t wait to test out Genie for ourselves and see how it impacts our day in the parks. We’ll keep you updated with all the Disney Genie news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see how our readers feel about Disney Genie! 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 using the new Genie program to plan your day in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Opening DATE Announced for Genie+ (the FastPass Replacement) in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Genie, Walt Disney World’s new park planning service, will launch on Oct. 19, the company revealed Friday. View the full article The Disney Genie service will arrive at Disney's domestic parks via the My Disney Experience app this fall (photo courtesy of The Walt Disney Company) Disney Genie, Walt Disney World’s new park planning service, will launch on Oct. 19, the company revealed Friday. Disney provided reporters a preview of Genie during the company’s first big update on the system since its announcement in August. Genie’s creators showed the app as it appeared in its final testing stage, although details may change before the public release. Genie’s base service is designed to help visitors maximize their time at Disney’s parks by recommending the best times to ride attractions and dine to avoid crowds. Visitors select their must-do attractions, restaurants and experiences, and Genie compares the availability of those options with the user’s existing plans to suggest itineraries. Its algorithm allows for changes due to things like guest preferences, ride closures and inclement weather. Genie itself is free, but visitors can pay $15 a day for Genie+, whose primary feature is skip-the-line attraction reservations. Its Lightning Lane reservation system has caused contention since Disney confirmed it was replacing the free FastPass+ service. Here’s what we saw during Genie’s preview. How it works Genie was designed to appeal to all Disney World visitors, from first-time guests to diehard fans. The service demonstrated this week showed Genie on the home screen of the My Disney Experience app. Visitors using Genie first select the number of attractions they want to ride. In the preview, users were limited to choosing eight. The next screen allowed visitors to tell Genie their interests to select from additional experiences. Categories included “Disney favorites,” like princesses, villains and pirates; “Park interests,” like character meet and greets, events and tours, park classics and seasonal experiences; and in-park “Dining interests,” like character dining, casual eats and fine or “signature” dining. Genie then asks if users need information on height requirements or accessibility accommodations for rides and experiences — selections that, if toggled, appear underneath ride information on the suggested itinerary. Afterward, users are given the option to pay for Lightning Lane to access specific rides. The first options given include the attractions priced “a la carte,” or per person, per ride. Visitors can choose up to two of these per day, and their price varies daily. Sample prices for Genie’s launch date, a Tuesday, included $15 for Rise of the Resistance, $10 for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, $9 for the recently opened Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and $7 for Expedition Everest. The next step lets guests with Genie+ choose a selection to skip the line at specific rides. Genie+ users can generally only hold one of this type of Lightning Lane selection at a time, but they can keep two if the next available time for the second attraction is longer than two hours away. The service’s interface looks similar to how Disney World’s former FastPass+ selections worked, and the system operates similarly to how MaxPass works at Disneyland. Within seconds, Genie gives users a personalized, suggested itinerary. The itinerary also includes suggested additions based on the user’s selected interests. If a user changes their plans or vetoes a suggestion, the program readjusts the schedule. Genie continuously updates its recommendation if the algorithm finds better options. Visitors planning to park hop later in the day can also plan for their time at the next park after 2 p.m., but guests don’t have to scan into the next park beforehand. The park hopping screen asks them to input their estimated arrival and departure times at the next park, and the selection process begins again. Genie also includes a “tip board,” which shows the actual and forecasted wait times for attraction standby lines and offers suggestions on whether Lightning Lane options would be more efficient. There’s also a dining tip board that can show the next available times for restaurants and mobile ordering. A virtual “cast member chat” within the app can help with planning issues or problems linking tickets or park passes. The paid tier of Genie+ will also launch with about 20 AR lenses, similar to Snapchat or Instagram filters, that turn guests into characters like Genie or various Disney villains. More than 40 “audio tales” within Genie+ provide background on the park and details on popular attractions. ‘A la carte’ Lightning Lane options These are the individually priced attractions available at Genie+’s launch, though Disney may alter this list in the future. Prices will vary depending on the time of year. Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain Epcot: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Frozen Ever After Hollywood Studios: Rise of the Resistance and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Animal Kingdom: Flight of Passage and Expedition Everest Here's the list of attractions available via Lightning Lane through Disney Genie+ at the service's launch Oct. 19 (photo courtesy of Disney) Katie Rice Orlando Sentinel

A lot of construction projects ended recently, as Disney World opened a new restaurant, welcomed a brand-new attraction, and unveiled updated rooms at a popular hotel. Cinderella Castle But right now we’re looking at what’s NOT going to be open in Disney World next week, so that you’re prepared before you head out on your upcoming trip. What’s closing temporarily (or already closed) that won’t be available in the parks? Let’s find out. The biggest news for this update is what’s going on in the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Starting next Monday, October 11th, Mickey’s PhilharMagic will be closing for a month-long refurbishment. Mickey’s PhilharMagic During this time, Imagineers are adding a new scene to the show! The scene is from Disney Pixar’s Coco, and will feature the song “Un Poco Loco.” New Coco Scene©Disney The updated show has already debuted in Disneyland in California, but we can’t wait to see it arrive in Disney World! Un Poco Loco Scene ©Disney The attraction will be open again (with the new scene) starting November 12th, 2021. Lightning Lane sign at PhilharMagic The Walt Disney World Railroad is also going to be closed next week, but this attraction has been down for a while now. Fantasyland Train Station Construction on the TRON roller coaster over in Tomorrowland interrupted the train tracks, so the trains can’t run right now. TRON Lightcycle Run We’re not sure when TRON will be finished, and until then we don’t expect to see the Railroad back either. EPCOT Refurbishments Over in EPCOT, the Souk-al-Magreb gift shop in the Morocco Pavilion is already closed for refurbishments. Souk-al-Magreb This shop is scheduled to reopen on November 6th, 2021. The market is closed So you can get back in to find Moroccan-inspired souvenirs there soon! Disney World Hotel Refurbishments There’s some BIG news with the Disney World hotels as well — Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside Resort is going to reopen on Thursday, October 14th. Port Orleans Riverside Riverside’s sister hotel, Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter, will reopen on October 28th. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort was supposed to reopen on December 9th, but its reopening was delayed. All-Star Sports Entrance The delay was due to more refurbishments inside the hotel, and Disney hasn’t announced yet when it will be open again. All-Star Sports Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort both have updates coming to their lobby areas. At All-Star Movies, guests can still check-in like normal, since the refurbishments are only affecting a few of the front desks. Construction at Disney’s All-Star Movies At Saratoga Springs, Cast Members and signs will direct guests to temporary check-in areas. Or you can use your smartphone to check in on the My Disney Experience app and then head straight to your room! Saratoga Springs Lobby And those are all the updates for what’s scheduled to be closed in Disney World next week! Remember that things can always close unexpectedly due to weather or technical difficulties, so keep an eye on the DFB blog and social media, because we’ll let you know ASAP when we find out that a ride or attraction is down. Click Here to Tour the NEW Incredibles Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort 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 heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Magic Kingdom Attraction is CLOSING for a MONTH Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today’s the day! Muppets Haunted Mansion is now streaming on Disney+. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln We’ve seen Muppets Haunted Mansion take over Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and now there’s a special exhibit in Disneyland featuring all kinds of behind-the-scenes props from Muppets Haunted Mansion! Come with us to check it out. Currently in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in Disneyland is the “Happy Haunts Materialize” Haunted Mansion exhibit. When you enter the building, you’re greeted with this sign explaining how the Haunted Mansion was developed by Disney Imagineers. Haunted Mansion Sign Among the Haunted Mansion exhibits is this one featuring items from Haunted Mansion, like this “Corruptible Mortal” license plate with the number “2 DIE 4.” 2 DIE 4 Now added to the Haunted Mansion exhibit is Muppets Haunted Mansion props that were actually used in the special, and you can even see how the puppeteers used some of them! It’s ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion!’ Each prop has a card explaining what part of Muppets Haunted Mansion it was in, along with notes from some of the Muppets themselves. A closure look This seance table displays the crystal ball stand used in the special, and the maid’s spray bottle. Seance Table Miss Piggy’s note references Imagineer Kim Irvine, who is the daughter of Leota Toombs, the original voice and model for Madame Leota in the Haunted Mansion. Miss Piggy’s Note The upholstered seance chair was also used in the special, as were the “Life Hereafter” coffins and the candleholder inspired by the floating candelabra in the Haunted Mansion attraction. Coffins A note from Scooter suggests that he’d REALLY like that seance chair in his basement. Scooter’s Note And this wreath is from an important scene in Muppets Haunted Mansion, but we won’t spoil it for you! Gonzo Wreath You can catch Muppets Haunted Mansion streaming on Disney+ now, and if you’re in Disneyland pop into Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln for this special exhibit! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World AND Disneyland news! Check out how Muppets Haunted Mansion took over Muppet*Vision 3D! 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 Are you excited to watch Muppets Haunted Mansion? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: You Can See Props Used in ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you headed to Disney World next week? Magic Kingdom You’re in for a good time! After all, the 50th Anniversary celebrations have begun! We want to make sure you have the best time possible, so we’re bringing you a FULL update on next week’s weather in Disney World — plus some tips on how to be prepared! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to bring us some SUNNY days. That’s right, another week with NO rain in the forecast. Tree of Life We saw some storms last week, so we’re pretty pumped that we might get to stay dry this week. Let’s take a look at the day-to-day forecast and then some tips for how to pack and prep for your trip! October 11th Monday, October 11th will start the week with temperatures that are pretty close to what we’ve been seeing. We’re still hanging out in the high 80s during the day so we haven’t quite seen the warm weather break just yet. ©The Weather Channel Still, that low has been inching down! The low 70s is downright comfy (and TBH, pretty cool for Florida). Monday, expect an 88 degree high and a 71 degree low. October 12th The next day, October 12th brings us a similar forecast with a high of 88 degrees during the day and keeping that low down at a comfortable 72 degrees. ©The Weather Channel This entire week is set to be SUNNY! You might see a little bit of variance in the cloud cover, but hopefully these should be some beautiful days we’ve got coming up! October 13th On Wednesday, October 13th, we’re going to see temps sit in about the same place again. So, we’ll be seeing high-80s heat at the hottest part of the day. Your low is gonna hang out at 72 degrees. ©The Weather Channel We’re also interestingly set to have a bit of a breezy week. Most of the days have predicted 10ish MPH winds. We’re usually thankful for a breeze when we’re standing in the fall heat. No complaints here! October 14th For Thursday, October 14th, we’re seeing a day with another consistent prediction of temperatures in the high-80s and an evening at 72 degrees. ©The Weather Channel There’s been a break in humidity this week too! Most of the week, it will stay in the 70% humidity area. That might be low for Orlando but it still might be a lot higher than you’re used to at home! Keep in mind that humidity can make it feel a few degrees warmer than it actually is. October 15th The week continues with similar temperatures in the day and in the nighttime on October 15th. A consistent week does make it a lot easier to pack! ©The Weather Channel UV rays are high next week as well, hanging out at a level of 8 out of 10 for most of the week. That means it’s super important to wear your sunscreen to protect your skin. October 16th Saturday, October 16th brings us MORE consistent temperatures for the week! These predictions are really supposed to run together. ©The Weather Channel Days are getting a bit shorter but you should still have plenty of daylight. Next week, sunrise should hit around 7:30AM and it will set around 7PM. Here, we’ll see an 88-degree high and a 72-degree low. October 17th And we’ll wrap up our week on October 17th with still warm temperatures and a beautiful day of mixed sunshine and clouds. Gasp! Is that rain we see? ©The Weather Channel Yep, Sunday night just might bring us some rain with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wow, a WHOLE WEEK with no rain chances over 30%! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to hang out in about the same place for the whole week again. We’re looking at a range of 88 to 89-degree highs and 70 to 72-degree lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Now, this forecast is subject to change! Florida has notoriously changeable weather, so keep checking that forecast as you head out for your trip. Click here to see some essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! So, what are our best tips for packing when it comes to this week’s forecast? Stay comfy in the heat! Depending on where you’re from, those high 80s temperatures might feel HOT for October. You also might be outside a whole lot more than usual, so we’re bringing you some tips for staying comfortable in that heat! Skyliner The biggest thing to keep in mind is that you should plan to take some AC breaks during the day. Head to an indoor attraction or grab a meal with some indoor seating to cool off. Make sure you wear comfy clothes too! There’s nothing worse than feeling overheated and being dressed wrong in Disney World. Want to see what our reporters carry in Disney World? Click here! Stay SAFE in the sun! And it’s not just about staying comfy. You also need to make sure you and your family are staying SAFE. Those temperatures and UV levels are HIGH and they can be dangerous if you don’t prep for them. Jungle Cruise Our break tip from above should also help to keep you from overheating. If you’re not used to the heat, being out in the sun could result in sun sickness or dehydration. Drink a LOT of water and seek shade when you need it. Plus, wear that sunscreen! Want more Disney trip essentials? Click here! And that’s the forecast for next week! As always stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Can you believe it’s already October?? Fall decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. Seriously, the end of the year is sneaking up on us FAST. Halloween hasn’t happened yet (although Boo Bash is in full swing in Disney World!), but we’re already starting to get prepped for Christmas time. And we just found one of the BEST Disney ways to count down the twelve days of Christmas! You can find the Disney Princess Countdown to Christmas at Target or online now! This countdown comes with a 3D paper Christmas tree that you construct yourself and 12 little Disney princess ornaments to hang on it — one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. ©Target You’ll find little ornaments for Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Tiana, Rapunzel, Pocahontas, Merida, Jasmine, Moana, Mulan, and Ariel. Each ornament is 1.6″ tall. ©Target These little guys are so cute, and we love that you can see their hairstyles in the back as well! ©Target Whether you’re putting them on your own tree or using the paper one that comes with the set, we think these ornaments are the perfect way to count down the days till Christmas. ©Target You can buy the set for $30 online now, so it’ll be all ready for you when December rolls around! Click Here to Buy the Disney Princess Christmas Countdown Calendar Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about more Disney merchandise ideas for Christmas. Click Here to See How Disney is Preparing for Ugly Christmas Sweater Season Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney way to celebrate Christmas? Let us know in the comments! The post 🎁Target Has a Set of 12 Disney Princess Ornaments for !🎁 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, we love Minnie ears. We can’t get enough of them. But…not all of them are wins. Ears There’s a NEW pair of Minnie ears in Disneyland today and we aren’t sure how we feel about them. They give us…couch vibes, somehow? We’ll let you decide. Spotted at Mad Hatters in Disneyland are the new Olive Minnie Ears. They are kind of a drab, grayish olive color in a material made of faux suede, velour, and/or microfiber, maybe? Like a couch, kinda. New Ears! Olive is a trending color for fall 2021, so we see what Disney was trying to do with these ears. The bow is a metallic version of the “olive” color, and it adds another layer of textures to the ears, like an accent throw pillow on a couch. Couch vibes Still, some of us saw these ears as olive, some saw gray, and some saw khaki, though Disney has officially labeled them as “olive.” What color do you see? And do they kinda remind you of Grandma’s couch because that’s the vibe we’re getting! What color do you see? You can currently find them in Disneyland for $29.99. Keep reading DFB for more Disneyland AND Disney World news! A new store is coming soon to Disneyland! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do YOU think of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney's New Minnie Ears Make You Feel Right at...Grandma's Home? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s eighteen-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration is off and running, and we’ve been covering all of the newest entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, food! From now until April 2023, the parks and resorts will be commemorating this historic milestone celebration with limited-time offerings you don’t want to miss! Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! If you’re heading to Disney World the week of October 10th, there will be plenty of new things to see and do. In order to make the most of your upcoming vacation, you’ll want to make sure you review the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation information, especially considering the week of the 10th starts off with a holiday weekend for many guests! Disney World Park Hours the Week of October 10th Magic Kingdom has the most variable park hours next week. On Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8:30PM, followed by Disney After Hours Boo Bash from 9PM-12AM. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Wednesday, Magic Kingdom will remain open for 2 additional hours for guests of Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. On Saturday, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM. Magic Kingdom park hours the week of October 10th © Disney EPCOT will be open from 9AM-10PM on Sunday, October 10th, and from 10AM-10PM daily the remainder of the week. EPCOT will remain open for two additional hours on Monday, October 11th for guests of Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival continues daily next week from 11AM-10PM daily. EPCOT park hours the week of October 10th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-9PM daily next week. Disney’s Hollywood Studios park hours the week of October 10th © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-8PM daily next week. Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours the week of October 10th © Disney Magic Kingdom and EPCOT both have dates next week where the park stays open for two hours after the posted closing time, but only guests of Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts are eligible to staying the parks during that time. All resort guests, however, have access to Early Theme Park Entry, which allows resort guests to enter any theme park 30 minutes prior to the posted park opening time each day! Click here to see what extended evening park hours are like! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of October 10th Select Resort Hotels Guests staying at Select Resort Hotels currently have wide-open Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 10th with the exception of Monday, October 11th. For that day, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels may book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on October 11th as of October 8th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Similarly, guests with Theme Park Tickets also currently have wide-open Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of October 10th with the exception of Monday, October 11th. For that day, guests with Theme Park Tickets can currently book Park Reservations at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on October 11th as of October 8th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks next week with the exception of Sunday, October 10th and Wednesday, October 13th. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 10th as of October 8th © Disney On Sunday, October 10th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is currently full as of this writing. Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 10th as of October 8th © Disney On Wednesday, October 13th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at each park except for Animal Kingdom, which is full as of this writing. Animal Kingdom Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders the week of October 10th as of October 8th © Disney Keep in mind that the week of October 10th begins with a three-day weekend for many guests, so keep that in mind when planning your days in the parks! As always, we’ll be bringing you the latest in park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability, so be sure to follow along for all of the latest news and updates. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! 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We ate a LOT of new treats and snacks for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary recently. Yum! Some of the treats were absolute winners in our books, while others…not so much. But we wanted to see what y’all thought about all of these goodies! So we’re holding the Official DFB 50th Anniversary Treats and Eats Challenge, where our readers can choose their favorite treats on social media in a bracket-style competition. It’s basically March Madness for the 50th Anniversary. Let’s see how those treats did in round two! For the first match-up, we put the tropical Fifi, Gigi, Mimi from Aloha Isle Refreshments against the chocolate-y Mickey Mouse Dome Cake from Gaston’s Tavern. These are two VERY different Magic Kingdom treats, so which flavor will win out: tropical or chocolate? The answer is chocolate — by a LOT. The dome cake got 69% of the votes, compared to Fifi, Gigi, Mimi’s 31%. Fifi, Gigi, Mimi vs. Mickey Mouse Dome Cake Our next match-up is between a Disney World classic — popcorn! Did you choose the caramel and Twix goodness of Jumbo’s Surprise in Magic Kingdom or the fruity flavors of Rainbow Popcorn from Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Chocolate won out again here, with Jumbo’s Surprise taking the lead, 66% to 34%. Jumbo’s Surprise vs. Rainbow Popcorn Two of the PRETTIEST 50th Anniversary treats went head-to-head with this next match-up. It’s the 50th Anniversary Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs against the Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake from Epic Eats in Hollywood Studios. This one was tough, because they’re both just so beautiful! But the petit cake won out in the end, 55% to the funnel cake’s 45%. 50th Celebration Petit Cake vs. Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake We’re sticking to the classics with the next one, and honestly we don’t know if we could choose between these two treats. It’s like picking a favorite child. Luckily our readers chose for us! It’s the 50th Anniversary Mickey Premium Bar at Drinkwallah against the 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich from Dino-Bite Snacks. Both of them are found in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Of the classics, the hand-dipped Mickey bar won out! It got 54% of votes to the ice cream sandwich’s 46%. 50th Celebration Mickey’s Premium Bar vs. 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich The next match-up wasn’t nearly as close, with the HUGE Cheers to 50 Years Sundae from the Plaza Restaurant challenging the 50th Celebration Milkshake from Restaurantosaurus. The fruity pebbles rim on the milkshake couldn’t compete with the sheer size of the sundae, and the Cheers to 50 Years won, 62% to the milkshake’s 38%. Cheers to 50 Years! Sundae vs. 50th Anniversary Celebration Milkshake Disney’s Wilderness Lodge was celebrating their own 50th Anniversary, so it’s no wonder they brought one of the prettiest cakes so far. We matched the Petit Stump Cake from Roaring Fork against the glorious return of Cronuts in EPCOT — the EARidescent Croissant Donut from Brew-Wing. The Stump Cake just barely won out over the cronut, which we think is actually a bit of an upset. We don’t disagree, but it’s surprising that the cronut didn’t go further! Petit Stump Cake vs. EARidescent Croissant Doughnut The next match-up was the closest yet. In fact, it came out 50-50 and we had to determine the winner by vote numbers instead of just percentages. The evenly-matched snacks for this match were the Spoon for One More from Columbia Harbour House against the Mission to Mars Burger from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Spoon for One More vs. Mission to Mars Burger The cheeto dust-covered burger wasn’t quite enough to beat out the Haunted Mansion-themed bread bowl, though! The Spoon for One More beat the burger by 112 votes, with 6,741 votes against 6,629. SO close! We’re sticking with savory foods for the moment, with the 50th Celebration Hot Dog from Casey’s Corner going up against the Pennsylvania Pot Roast from Liberty Tree Tavern. In the end, the funnel cake-topped hot dog beat out the classic pot roast, with 57% of the votes. We have to agree with these results too — that hot dog was not nearly as gross as we thought it would be. 50th Celebration Hot Dog vs. Pennsylvania Pot Roast And the savory match-ups continue with the Pecos Bill Widow Maker Sandwich from Golden Oak Outpost (what?) going up against the 50th Celebration Spring Rolls from (where else?) the Spring Roll Wagon! The spring rolls won by a decent window here, with 58% of the votes. It’s very possible that the Pecos Bill sandwich lost because it just confused us too much — since, you know, it’s NOT at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. Pecos Bill Widow Maker Sandwich vs. 50th Celebration Spring Rolls We were ready for something SWEET next, so this match-up is between Chocolate Mousse from The Mara (at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge) and the Wendell’s Bear Claw from Westward Ho Refreshments. This one was no contest at all, with the Chocolate Mousse taking the lead with 68% of the votes. It’s clearly the better-themed of the two! Chocolate Mousse vs. Wendell’s Bear Claw Next up is a DRINKS match-up, with the Sip-a-Bration drinks from Steakhouse 71 going against the Happy Haunts Milkshake from Columbia Harbour House. The sweet milkshake won out over the tart lemonade here, with Happy Haunts taking 66% of the votes! Does it help that the milkshake is topped with a delicious chocolate doughnut? Absolutely it does. EARidescent Sip-a-bration vs. Happy Haunts Milkshake OK, the next pairing is a little controversial, because we pitted two DOLE Whips against each other! It’s the Snow White Cone from Storybook Treats against Sparkling Sunshine from Sunshine Tree Terrace. Although DOLE Whip in a champagne glass looks very fancy, the beautifully themed Snow White Cone just barely took the lead, with 52% of the votes. And how could it not with such a cute little red bow on top? Snow White Cone vs. Sparkling Sunshine The drinks are back, with the Bear Tracks Slush from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe facing off against Showtime With Jose from Aloha Isle Refreshments. We were SO glad that Showtime With Jose won out, because honestly that Bear Tracks Slush was just not good at all. Bear Tracks Slush vs. Showtime with Jose It’s the parks against the hotels now, with the Chocolate Mousse from the ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios up against the Peanut Butter Banana Pie from Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The peanut butter pie is one of our favorite treats, so we were happy to see it won — but just barely! The pie took 52% of the votes compared to the mousse’s 48%. Chocolate Mousse vs. Peanut Butter Pie This one is the battle of the mini cakes! The Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake from Sunshine Seasons is against the 50th Celebration Mickey Mouse Dome from Creature Comforts. In this case, the dome was better than the bundt, with the Mickey Dome getting 52% of the votes! We loved that little bundt cake, but the dome cake had Mickey ears on it…so really we can’t argue with the results. Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake vs. 50th Celebration Mickey Mouse Dome The final match-up for this round was the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie from Fairfax Fare in Hollywood Studios against the Dumbo Churros from the Storybook Circus Pretzel and Churro Cart. Although it was pretty close, that shimmery blondie won out with 56% of the votes! We completely agree here — the blondie was DELICIOUS, and it was one of the cheapest desserts for the 50th. Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie vs. Dumbo Churros That’s all for the second round of the Official DFB 50th Anniversary Treats and Eats Challenge. Follow DFB on Instagram to vote on your favorite 50th Anniversary eats and treats, and keep an eye on our blog for more results! See our ranking for ALL the 50th anniversary treats in Magic Kingdom HERE! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Did any of the results in this round surprise you? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB BRACKET: Our Readers Rank Disney World's 50th Anniversary Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! It’s time to go over what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Map There’s a lot of new Marvel and Star Wars merchandise, so let’s get into it! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates We noticed that Pixar Place was closed when we visited this week. This space has a lot of The Incredibles-themed photo back drops and artwork. No Pixar Place today This space has not been open for awhile, but Disney does occasionally open the doors to help direct long lines and crowds. Check out what else was new at Hollywood Studios recently! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Dark Room We spotted the Eternals MagicBand in Dark Room, which we’ve also seen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. Eternals MagicBand The Eternals film comes out on November 5th, 2021, so we’ll probably be seeing more merchandise as the release date gets closer! Keystone Clothers In Keystone Clothiers we found this vintage-looking Fantastic Four Invisible Woman figure for $14.99. Fantastic Four Invisible Woman Figure The adorable creature named Morris from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was there too in plush form! He’s $14.99. Morris! If you haven’t seen the movie, he’s a very cute magical creature. Legends of Hollywood The new Artist Series was found in Legends of Hollywood. The uniquely designed Artist Series Backpack is $49.99. Artist Series Backpack The Artist Series T-Shirts are $39.99, with one featuring the same Mickey face design as the backpack… Artist Series T-Shirt …and the other with a colorful design that makes us feel a little like our eyes are malfunctioning. Your eyes are fine don’t worry Deborah Salles designed the Mickey face from the backpack and t-shirt… Artist Series …and Rafael Faria designed the psychedelic Mickey t-shirt! Artist Series You can find these unique designs in Legends of Hollywood. Once Upon a Time There are new Eternals figures popping up, with this figure of Ajak for $24.99. Eternals Figure If you want ALL the Eternals characters, you can get the Eternals Figure Set for $29.99. Set of Eternals Figures There’s a new Eternals Backpack for $39.99. Eternals Backpack And a new Eternals T-Shirt for Kids too! Kids Eternals T-Shirt Many of us will probably have to see the new Eternals movie to know who all the characters are! Droid Depot Droid Depot released some new apparel, including this blue Battle Droid hoodie. New Hoodie On the sleeve is the Droid Depot logo! Droid Depot Logo There’s also a new white Droideka T-Shirt… Droid T-Shirt …also with the Droid Depot logo on the sleeve! Droid Depot Logo You can find these in Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Tattooine Traders And who wouldn’t want Grogu Socks (aka baby Yoda) for $14.99?! They’re so cute and colorful! Grogu Socks And that’s what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news! Disney Movie Magic projection show is returning to Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Droid Depot Merch and an Eternals MagicBand first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a while since we paid a visit to our favorite Disneyland equines at Circle D Ranch, the 5.5-acre ranch where the Disneyland Resort horses live and train. So what’s new? Actually, it’s more like who’s new!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/P9OMLrpH1S8View the full article

Luis Sandoval and Stephanie “Stefie” Ficachi both started their Disney careers as part of the Walt Disney World Resort Cultural Representative Program, where they worked at the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT. Now they are cruising the high seas — Luis as a Guest Services Coordinator and Stefie as an Assistant Merchandise Manager — proudly sharing the language, […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/5ixbEBmYjAIView the full article

It’s been one week since Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration kicked off! Time to celebrate! There have already been a ton of festivities for the occasion, like a new cavalcade, new ride, new merchandise, and a new fireworks show. Something else that’s keeping the party going is all of the special food items that have been released for the anniversary! We’ve tried a TON of new things, but we just keep finding more and more anniversary items around Disney World, including a sparkly new drink in Disney Springs! This is the Blueberry Shimmer Bellini! It’s a special for the 50th anniversary and can be found over at the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar in Disney Springs. We need it!! The drink has Blueberry and Pomegranate flavored AHA Sparkling Water, Elderflower Liqueur, Sparkling Rosé, and Lemon Juice. Gorgeous Isn’t this drink so pretty?! It’s such great color and there’s shimmer throughout the drink, which definitely brings the celebratory vibes! The major flavors in this bellini are blueberry and the sparkling rosé — it basically tastes like a flavored champagne. We want all the pretty drinks, please The drink isn’t really sweet at all, either, so don’t worry about this being too sweet for you! It was actually more on the sour side, probably thanks to that lemon juice. Look at that little blueberry If you enjoy champagne-like drinks that have a sour flavor, or just want a beautiful drink to post on your Instagram, you’ll love this! You can get it at the Coca-Cola Store Beverage Bar for $14.97. Colorful & Bubbly Stay tuned to DFB for more 50th food reviews! Click here to see ALL of the 50th treats we’ve tried so far! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever visited the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar in Disney Springs? Tell us your favorite drink there in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Can’t Get Over How Pretty This Shimmery Cocktail is in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are so excited about the newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, the Disney Wish! ©Disney The ship will set sail for its maiden voyage in June 2022 from Port Canaveral, FL, and will offer 3- and 4-night cruises to Nassau and Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay. And there is going to be SO MUCH TO DO on the ship for EVERY age group. We’ve already learned a lot about fun activities on the Wish for kids and adults, and we even learned more about the Oceaneer Club, a place for parents to leave kids. And those kids will have access to activities in the Fairytale Hall, Marvel Super Hero Academy, Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, Star Wars: Cargo Bay, and Minnie Captain’s Deck. ©Disney Now, Disney has announced activities for older kids ages 11 to 17 on the Disney Wish. They’ll get access to “trendy hangouts,” as well as programming led by counselors made just for them. This includes the Edge hangout, where tweens from ages 11 to 14 can hang in a colorful space meant to look like a New York City loft. They’ll be able to play games, watch movies, and indulge in a solar bar. There’s even an indoor solarium as well as “photo walls” that will let tweens share vacation photos with their friends back home. ©Disney Meanwhile, at Vibe, teens from ages 14 to 17 can hang out, watch movies and play games, as well as participate in activities created for their age group. This space looks like a Parisian loft with “electric retro” twist decor. There are also floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. ©Disney The Hideaway is a “hip new hangout” for older kids and younger adults ages 18 to 20 where they can chill out, enjoy smoothies, listen to music, and more. This space even has a DJ booth and dance floor, and activities include karaoke and dance contests. Um…FUN! ©Disney These spaces will give teens and tweens a chance to get away from their parents and hang out with others their own age, all the while cruising on Disney’s iconic new ship. And if we learn any other details about the Disney Wish, we’ll be sure to share them with you! Here Are Just a Dozen MORE Reasons Why You’ll Want to Sail on the New Disney Wish Cruise Ship Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have plans to sail on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post BRAND NEW Details About Tween and Teen Hangouts Revealed for the Disney Wish Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this year, Disneyland Paris unveiled a new Premier Access program, which essentially got rid of the FastPass system there and replaced it with a program that allows guests to pay a little extra to skip the lines at certain attractions. Sounds kinda like Disney Genie+ and pay-per-ride, right? Disneyland Paris ©Disney Premier Access works like this — a guest can choose to pay an upcharge via the Disneyland Paris app to skip the line for each available attraction. Only certain rides have this feature, but those that do cost anywhere from around €8 to €15 (around $9 to $18 USD). The cost of Premier Access, though, is also subject to surge pricing, which means that it will cost more on days the parks are more crowded and demand is higher. However, it seems like the pricing for Premier Access has actually gone DOWN recently. L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy As we mentioned, the previous price for the lowest Premier Access was €8 (around $9 USD). However, that has been lowered to €5 (around $6 USD). This price was available during an off-peak weekday. ©Disneyland Paris The higher price at the same time WAS €15 (around $17 USD) but is now €12 (around $10 USD). ©Disneyland Paris And that seems to be the general price across the board for the higher-priced Premier Access attractions. ©Disneyland Paris This price change comes just after Disney revealed details about Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection for both Disney World and Disneyland. Disney Genie+ will work similarly to Disneyland’s previous MaxPass system, but Individual Attraction Selection will work a lot like Premier Access at Disneyland Paris. Although we do not yet know what Individual Attraction Selection will cost at either park, we’ll let you know when we find out more. Here’s What What Disney Genie Will Look Like on Your Phone Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about the prices being lowered for Disneyland Paris’ Premier Access? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Paris Lowers Prices For Premier Access To Rides 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. If you’re looking for some snazzy 50th Anniversary merchandise in Disney World, you won’t have to go far. 50th Anniversary Display in Disney Springs There are tons of items in all four theme parks, plus more in Disney Springs! Now we’ve found a NEW 50th Anniversary collection that’s a little bit fancier than most of the stuff we’ve seen so far. And the best news? It’s available NOW both in the Disney parks and online! We spotted the new 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke collection in both Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom and the new Creations Shop in EPCOT. The dress is a vintage-style sundress… Dooney and Bourke Dress …with a keyhole opening in the front and a round collar. 50th Anniversary Dress It has a pleated skirt and gold trim around the edges. A closer look at the pattern You can get it online or in Disney World for $128. Click Here to Buy the Dooney and Bourke 50th Anniversary Dress Now we’re getting to what Dooney and Bourke are really known for — the purses! There are three different bags in this collection. The 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Tote Bag has a 9″ handle attached to the large bag. Dooney and Bourke Tote There are plenty of pockets inside, as well as an exterior zip pocket. Back of the Tote The main pocket zips closed as well. And here’s a side view The tote is $268 online and in Disney World. Click Here to Buy the Dooney and Bourke 50th Anniversary Tote For a smaller option, there’s also the 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Satchel, which has a shorter handle in addition to a crossbody strap. Dooney and Bourke Satchel There are pockets inside, and the main pocket has a double-zip closure. Back of the Satchel All of these bags have a black leather tag with a gold “50th” logo on it. A closer look at the tag You can get the satchel for $298 both online and in Disney World. Click Here to Buy the Dooney and Bourke 50th Anniversary Satchel Finally, there’s the 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Bag. Dooney and Bourke Crossbody This bag has a 25″ adjustable crossbody strap, with a main zipper pocket and more interior pockets. Back of the Crossbody There’s a big exterior zip pocket as well. And the Side You can get the crossbody bag online for $248, but if you can get into Disney World we recommend that instead because it’s just $198 in the parks. Click Here to Buy the Dooney and Bourke 50th Anniversary Crossbody Bag There were big crowds to get to this collection at Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom, but the Creations Shop in EPCOT had no crowds at all! So pro tip: head to EPCOT if you want to find this collection! Find the collection at Uptown Jewelers or the Creations Shop! Keep following DFB for more news on all the 50th Anniversary happenings in Disney World! Click Here to Check Out Another 50th Anniversary Merchandise Collection 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 Would you buy a 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke bag? Let us know in the comments! The post SALE ALERT: Select 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Items Are Actually CHEAPER in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Safety is always one of the top priorities in all Disney Parks and Resorts, and cast members play an important role in promoting health and safety among both our cast and guests. Just recently, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort held its annual Safety and Wellness Recognition Event to recognize teams that have contributed in this regard. […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/JdPhkaWoTDYView the full article

Remember that time we ate about a million new treats on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! We ate some truly delicious snacks on October 1st, but there were plenty that didn’t make our favorites list as well. In case you don’t have time to go through all our reviews and photos from that glorious day, we ranked ALL the 50th Anniversary treats, drinks, and snacks we tried in the Magic Kingdom. Without any further ado, we present to you our definitive ranking of all the 50th Anniversary eats and drinks in the Magic Kingdom, starting at the bottom. Enjoy! 38. Squid’s Revenge Drink — Be Our Guest The Squid’s Revenge is part of the new items on the Be Our Guest menu, which are all themed after the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction that operated in Magic Kingdom from 1971 through 1994. This drink has Michelada with a Salted Rim, garnished with Charred Octopus and Cucumber. Squid’s Revenge The drink itself was okay if you like tomato juice, but that charred octopus? Not a win. The octopus was cold and chewy and barely edible, in our opinion. But if you’re brave enough to test it out yourself, it’s $13 at Be Our Guest now. Check Out Our Review of the Squid’s Revenge Here 37. Captain Nemo Octopus — Be Our Guest Yikes…Be Our Guest really missed the assignment when it came to the new themed items. The Captain Nemo Octopus is a Seaweed Salad appetizer with Cucumber, Pickled Beets, Hearts of Palm, Tapioca Crackers, Beets Mousse, and Carrot-Ginger Silk. Captain Nemo Octopus We thought the flavors and textures in general were pretty strange. You have to be a MAJOR seafood fan to enjoy the intense flavors here. This appetizer is part of the prix fixe menu that’s now at Be Our Guest, which costs $62 for adults for lunch or dinner. See What We Thought of the Captain Nemo Octopus Here 36. Dumbo Churros — Storybook Circus Pretzel and Churro Cart The Dumbo Churros are rolled in peanut dust and served in a Dumbo-themed bag, with a side of chocolate dipping sauce. Sounds like an OK treat, right? Dumbo Churros Unfortunately, we thought the churros were stale and lacking in flavor. The peanut taste was very subtle, and we didn’t really get it until way after we took a bite. The churros were also dry, which is fine because there was plenty of chocolate sauce. But since we’ve tried Disneyland’s churros, we were just so disappointed by these ones that we had to put it far down the list. If you want to give them a try, it’s $7 for two churros. Read Our Full Review of the Dumbo Churros Here 35. Bear Tracks Slush — Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe The Bear Tracks Slush is a Barq’s Root Beer and Vanilla Slush topped with Whipped Cream, Chocolate, and Peanut Butter Pieces. It doesn’t sound bad when you say it like that…but this drink was one of the worst things we tried. Bear Tracks Slush It didn’t really taste like Root Beer at all! And it left a very strange aftertaste in our mouths that was very strong and oddly fruity. We won’t be returning for this drink anytime soon. If you don’t believe us, you can try it yourself for $5.99. See Our Full Review of This Unfortunate Drink Here 34. Fifi Gigi Mimi — Aloha Isle The Fifi Gigi Mimi treat is Pineapple, Vanilla, and Orange bundt cakes stacked on top of each other and filled with DOLE Whip pineapple. One of the reasons this treat is so far down the list is because we had high expectations — cake filled with DOLE Whip? Um, Yes!! Fifi, Mimi, and Gigi Treat In actuality, the cake flavors were really flat — we could barely tell they were different flavors at all. And you don’t get much of the DOLE Whip inside either. Since the treat is $11.99, we were expecting more. Check Out Our Review of Fifi Gigi Mimi Here 33. EARidescent Nugget Churros — Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe You can probably tell by now that Disney World churro trend going on here. The EARidescent Nugget Churros were no exception. EARidescent Nugget Churro These are pretty much the same mini churros that you can always get at Pecos Bill, and the EARidescent sugar on them just looked like normal sugar to us. In general, they’re an OK snack, but nothing to write home about at all. You can get these churro nugs for $5.89. See Our Full Review of the Churro Nugs Here 32. Wendell’s Bear Claw — Westward Ho We actually loved the Wendell’s Bear Claw originally, but as we looked at it compared to all the other treats, we realized it wouldn’t be super high on our list to get again. Wendell’s Bear Claw Although it was simple and delicious (can you go wrong with a Traditional Bear Claw pastry dipped in Chocolate Sauce and sprinkled with Hazelnuts?), ours was a little bit stale, and we found some more interesting treats later on. But if you want something light and tasty, you can get the bear claw for $5.99. Click Here for the Full Review of the Wendell’s Bear Claw 31. Burger to the Moon — Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Disney has mixed results with their fake meat — AKA Impossible meat. This next item was one of the not-so-great ones. The Burger to the Moon is an Impossible Burger with Guacamole, Tomato and Cabbage Slaw, served with French Fries. Burger to the Moon! The burger itself was pretty tasteless, and the top bun was actually covered in flour (that’s what makes it a moon burger apparently?). It definitely needed more salt or seasoning. But if you want to give it a try, it’s $11.49 at Cosmic Ray’s. We think it made it higher up this list because we were hypnotized by Sonny Eclipse’s amazing singing. Find Our Why We’re NOT Over the Moon For This Burger Here 30. Banana Boom — Plaza Ice Cream Parlor The Banana Boom is basically a normal banana split with pop rocks on top. It has vanilla ice cream with pineapple, strawberry ice cream with strawberries, and chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. On top of that, you’ll find lots of whipped cream, a whole banana cut in half, chocolate “fireworks,” and popping candy. Banana BOOM! We thought the sundae was very tasty if you like ice cream, but it’s just a normal banana split. Ours had very few pop rocks on top, so we didn’t get much of the “boom” in our treat. You can try it yourself for $12.99. Read Our Full Banana Boom Review Here 29. Pineapple-Coconut Glazed Popcorn — Adventureland Popcorn Cart We were really excited about this snack — who doesn’t want pineapple-flavored popcorn? Unfortunately, the Pineapple-Coconut Glazed Popcorn didn’t hit the mark for us. Would You Get This Popcorn The popcorn tasted sweet, but we didn’t really get those pineapple or coconut flavors. It seems the pineapple-coconut glaze just provided an extra touch of sweetness to the popcorn, but not any of those signature tropical flavors. You can try it for $6.25 if you want to give it a go. Click Here for the Pineapple Popcorn’s Full Review 28. I Cannot Tell a Lie Milkshake — Liberty Tree Tavern The I Can Not Tell a Lie Milkshake, which is a Vanilla and Cherry Shake garnished with a Brown Sugar-Graham Cracker Rim, is available for $11. The shake itself was nice and VERY filling, but the graham cracker rim was a bit disappointing. I Can Not Tell a Lie Milkshake It was basically soggy crumbs on the rim of our drink…which was gross. That brought it down on the list, but in general, it was a tasty milkshake that would definitely be a filling snack in the parks! And Here’s the Full Review for This Honest Milkshake 27. Doom Berry Drink — Sleepy Hollow Refreshments The Doom Berry Drink is a non-alcoholic drink made with Blackberry Ginger Beer with EARidescence Sugar, and it’s meant to be served with a Haunted Mansion straw (They hadn’t arrived yet when we tried this drink.). Doom Berry We were disappointed in the drink’s appearance since we were promised a much more glittery treat. But the taste was fine if you like ginger beer! The blackberry flavor didn’t come through for us, which was also a disappointment. So in general it was a good drink but not enough to wow us. It’s $4.99 at Sleepy Hollow. Check Out Our Full Review of the Doom Berry Here 26. The Wild Ride — Friar’s Nook Friar’s Nook had a few 50th Anniversary items that were all themed after the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction that was in Disney World on opening day (but has since been replaced by the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh). One of them is a slushy called the Wild Ride. The Wild Ride The drink is a frozen sour apple, blue raspberry, and apple slushy topped with a black licorice wheel, which reminds us of the wheels on the ride vehicles of Mr. Toad’s attraction! In general, this drink was good, flavorful, and cold (which is always a good thing on a hot Florida day). It wasn’t anything amazing, and it had a little too much whipped cream for us, but the theming and appearance brought it up in our books. You can grab one for $5.99. Our Full Review for This Nostalgic Milkshake Is Here 25. Cheers to 50 Years Sundae — Plaza Restaurant The Cheers to 50 Years Sundae comes with both Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Brownies, Cupcakes, Cookie Crumbles, Pretzel Rods, and Hot Fudge topped with Whipped Cream, EARidescent Sugar, and a Mickey Pretzel drizzled with Caramel and Chocolate Icing. Yeah — it’s big. The “Cheers to 50 Years” Sundae! The sundae is enough to feed four hungry people, and it definitely looks impressive. But the flavors were pretty basic (you can’t switch out the ice cream flavors), and the pretzel didn’t really seem to go with the rest of it in terms of texture or flavor. If you do buy this monstrosity for $32, you’ll get a lot of food out of it and a great Instagram picture, but not a whole lot of exciting or unique flavor. Read Our Full Review of This GIANT Sundae Here 24. Sparkling Sunshine — Sunshine Tree Terrace The Sparkling Sunshine drink is Sparkling Apple Cider with Orange Cream Soft Serve and an EARidescent Sugar rim. The soft serve ice cream is the same as most DOLE Whips, so of course, we loved that part. Sparkling Sunshine Unfortunately our EARidescent sugar rim was basically non-existent. In addition, there was very little sparkling apple cider. So essentially what we had was DOLE Whip in a champagne glass. Is that a bad thing? Not really. But were we expecting something more? For sure. If you’re in a fancy mood, you can get a champagne glass DOLE Whip for $6.99. If a DOLE Whip Champagne Glass Intrigues You…See Our Full Review Here 23. Pennsylvania Pot Roast — Liberty Tree Tavern Pennsylvania Pot Roast, which features a Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, and Carrot in a rich Gravy, is included with the All You Care To Eat price at this restaurant (it’s $39 per adult and $21 per child). The Pennsylvania Pot Roast Overall this pot roast was pretty fatty, although that contributed to the good flavor. It’s a VERY filling meal, so only order this if you’re pretty hungry! We thought it was pretty good, but not one of the top things we ate on the 50th. Click Here to Read Our Full Review of the Pennsylvania Pot Roast 22. Showtime With Jose — Aloha Isle Showtime With Jose is a Mango and Vanilla swirled soft-serve Pineapple float, garnished with a blue feather. Showtime with Jose The mango flavor in this treat was milder than we were expecting, and we would’ve liked more kick from it. We thought it was pretty tasty and refreshing, but we definitely wouldn’t choose this over the Tropical Serenade, which is also available at Aloha Isle. You can get Showtime With Jose for $6.99. See More of Our Thoughts on Showtime with Jose in Our Full Review 21. Mission to Mars Burger — Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe One of the new Cosmic Ray’s burgers was NOT a win for us, but the next one sounded like it couldn’t possibly lose. The Mission to Mars Burger is a burger topped with Bacon and Macaroni & Cheese served on a bun dusted with Crushed Cheese-flavored Puffs and served with French Fries. Time to Dig in! The burger was a little dry (like most of the ones at Cosmic Ray’s), but the mac ‘n’ cheese was creamy and gooey! And we’re never gonna be mad about Cheeto dust on top of our food. You can try this creation for $12.99. Should You Head to Mars With This Burger? Read Our Full Review 20. Nautilus — Be Our Guest We’re back at Be Our Guest with all their 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea items. The Nautilus is a non-alcoholic drink, made with Blue Raspberry Slushy and Swedish Fish, with a special themed Glow Cube. The Nautilus The drink was cute, tasty, and pretty much what we expected. The blue raspberry flavor was strong, and we thought the glow cube was super cute. It was $15, which is a little pricey for what we got in our opinion. Click Here to See Our Full Review of the Nautilus 19. Royal 50th Churro — Frontierland Churro Cart Disney World churros have a reputation of being dull and dry, especially when you compare them to their Disneyland counterparts. But the Royal 50th Churros were surprisingly good! They’re rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow cream, and topped with shimmer sprinkles. They’re served with a side of chocolate dipping sauce for the finishing touch. Royal 50th Churros As you can imagine, this treat is VERY sweet. Did we really need the chocolate sauce on the side? Probably not. But we did still eat it. The flavor combinations were really tasty, and the churros are just so pretty! Ideal for a Cinderella Castle photo shoot. You can get two royal churros for $7. Click Here for Our Full Review of the Churro Royalty 18. Tavern Punch — Liberty Tree Tavern Tavern Punch is basically a Frozen Dole Whip Lemon with Sprite. The drink was really tasty, and the tartness and sweetness balanced each other out perfectly in our opinion. The Tavern Punch! Our only gripe with this treat was that it’s $11. When you compare that to the $4.99 frozen lemonade that you can get at the nearby Liberty Square Market, we’re not sure the price is really worth it. Is the Drink Worth the Price? See Our Full Review Here 17. Pecos Bill Widowmaker Sandwich — Golden Oak Outpost This snack is confusing, which lost it some points in our ranking. It’s called the Pecos Bill Widowmaker Sandwich, and you can find it — not at Pecos Bill — but at Golden Oak Outpost. What? The sandwich is a spicy fried chicken sandwich with maple mustard slaw, topped with a whole bacon skewer. Pecos Bill Widow Maker Sandwich Once we got past the whole “Pecos Bill” thing, it was a really good sandwich! The chicken had a decent kick to it, and we enjoyed the slaw despite the fact that we didn’t taste much maple flavor in it. Honestly, if you add a bacon skewer to any snack, we’ll probably like it. You can grab one for $12.99 now. Read Our Full Review of the Very Confused “Pecos Bill” Sandwich 16. Mickey Mouse Dome Cake — Gaston’s Tavern The Mickey Mouse Dome Cake got extra points for not turning our mouths weird colors like most of the new treats were doing. It’s a spiced chocolate dome cake filled with creme brûlée, topped with chocolate-glaze, Mickey Ears, and the 50th castle logo. Check it out! The textures were smooth and creamy, and we sensed an autumnal flavor coming from the chocolate, which was really tasty! Unfortunately, the creme brûlée flavor was a little lost in all the chocolate, which is why this treat isn’t higher on our list. But overall it’s a delicious treat, perfect for chocolate lovers. You can grab one for $7.99. See Our Full Review for this Chocolate-Lovers Dome Cake 15. Heigh-Ho Sundae — Storybook Treats Speaking of good treats for chocolate lovers, we also enjoyed the Heigh-Ho Sundae, which is chocolate soft-serve, hot fudge, graham cracker pieces, chocolate gems, and whipped cream. Heigh Ho Sundae This treat is very simple — basically a normal sundae — but it’s done well. If you want a cold chocolate dessert for your park day, you can’t go wrong with this one. It’s not a unique or wow-y treat, but it’s also not bad! The Heigh-Ho Sundae is $6.99. Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! To the Full Review We Go! 14. 50th Celebration Spring Rolls — Spring Roll Wagon Spring Rolls from the Spring Roll Wagon are some of our favorite Magic Kingdom snacks. The 50th Celebration Spring Rolls are a new flavor, and they have Pastrami and Pepper Jack Cheese inside, served with a Mustard Dipping Sauce. 50th Celebration Spring Rolls We loved getting a savory snack amidst all the very sweet treats, which no doubt helped push this up the ranking. The pastrami flavor was very strong, and the rolls didn’t even really need the dipping sauce (although the sauce was very tasty). You can get two rolls and the sauce for $9.50. Is this an Upgrade to a Favorite Disney World Snack? See Our Full Review Here 13. Adventureland Colada — Skipper Canteen The Adventureland Colada is made of a blend of Dole Whip Pineapple with Coconut Cream and Passion Fruit. The drink is also garnished with a slice of pineapple. If you like piña coladas (and getting caught in the rain) we think you’ll really enjoy this drink! Adventureland Colada It’s non-alcoholic, and you’ll want to stir it a little when you get it to mix in the passion fruit flavor. We thought it was refreshing and delicious, although it’s heavier on the coconut than on the pineapple flavor. You can grab one for $9. Click Here If You’re Not Into Yoga and Want to See Our Full Review of the Colada 12. 50th Celebration Hot Dog — Casey’s Corner This one was a surprise pick for us. We were a little nervous when we heard about a funnel cake-topped hot dog…but boy were we wrong. The 50th Celebration Hot Dog is an All Beef Hot Dog topped with Strawberry Bacon Jam, Crisp Funnel Cake Pieces, and Powdered Sugar. 50th Celebration Hot Dog The savory and sweet flavors actually worked really well together, and we could’ve done with even more funnel cake pieces on top. The flavors were interesting, it’s not something you’ll find much outside the parks, and we thought it tasted really good! We recommend trying one out, and you can get it for $11.99. Curious About the Funnel Cake Hot Dog? Read Our Full Review Here 11. Ned Land Sea Cake — Be Our Guest The Ned Land Sea Cake was one of the only things from Be Our Guest’s new menu items that we enjoyed. This dessert is Lemon and Strawberry Shell Cake, Pistachio Microwave Cake, Chocolate Rocks, Grey Stuff, and Swedish Fish. Ned Land Sea Cake The shell cakes were light and moist Madelines, and we always like a few bites of the grey stuff — it’s delicious! All the different flavors and textures were interesting together, and the theming was really well done. So if you have to try a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea-themed thing from Be Our Guest, choose this one. We Hated Most of This Meal…Except for the Dessert. Read the Review Here 10. Mr. Toad Dome Cake — Friar’s Nook We’re back at Friar’s Nook to see the Mr. Toad Dome Cake, which is a peanut cake with chocolate-peanut butter mousse and salted caramel on top. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Mr. Toad Dome Cake The cake was really tasty, with smooth textures plus a little bit of crunch from the nuts in the cake. The only thing we didn’t like was the gelatin coating on top (the red-and yellow-colored stuff). But overall it was a yummy treat with an adorable theme which means it’s a win for us. This treat was $7.99. How Is Mr. Toad As a Cake? See the Full Review Here 9. Happy Haunts Milkshake — Columbia Harbour House The Happy Haunts Milkshake is a yummy shake with a Haunted Mansion theme. It’s a blackberry milkshake topped with a purple chocolate-glazed doughnut covered in black sprinkles. Happy Haunts Milkshake The blackberry flavor came through strongly in this shake, although we thought the texture was more like a smoothie than a milkshake. The real star? Definitely the doughnut on top. It was moist and chocolate-y and SO good. Even one of our friends who doesn’t like doughnuts admitted that it was delicious. You can get this treat combo for $7.99, which isn’t bad for two treats in one. Foolish Mortals — Read Our Full Review of the Happy Haunts Milkshake Here 8. Toad Burger — Friar’s Nook The winner for the Mr. Toad-themed items at Friar’s Nook was the Toad Burger. Just look at this guy — how could he not win? Toad Burger It’s a brat burger served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and American cheese. On the side, you’ll get some tater tots as well. The burger was very delicious, and we like that it was a brat instead of just a normal burger. We liked this burger more than most of the average Disney World burgers, and the theming is just too good to pass up. It’s $12.99 now! How Did We Feel About Eating Mr. Toad? Find Out at Our Full Review 7. Jumbo’s Surprise — Storybook Circus Pretzel and Churro Cart The Dumbo churros at this snack spot weren’t high on our list, but we LOVED the Jumbo’s Surprise popcorn. This snack is a blend of caramel popcorn and Twix candy pieces with a hidden chocolate feather! Jumbo’s Surprise It was pretty simple, but all the components were delicious by themselves and made even better when we ate them together. The treat is $6.75. Click Here for Our Full Review of Jumbo’s Surprise 6. Spoon for One More Chowder — Columbia Harbour House The Spoon for One More is another Haunted Mansion-themed snack. It’s a black sourdough bread bowl with New England clam chowder. Spoon for One More The New England clam chowder was really good and flavorful, and the bread bowl just made it better. It also made it more filling, and we appreciated that it was a heftier meal. In case you’re worried about the color, we didn’t think the black food coloring affected the taste of the bread at all. This would be the perfect comfort food for a chillier day. It’s $7.49 now. Click Here, and the Ghost Host Will Take You to Our Full Review 5. Snow White Cone — Storybook Treats One very simple treat stole our hearts in the Magic Kingdom. The Snow White Cone is a blue cone filled with DOLE Whip lemon and topped with a chocolate bird and sugar bow. So it’s essentially a dressed-up DOLE Whip cone. The fairest cone of them all? BUT it’s really cute (we love the subtle Disney princess theming), and the lemon DOLE Whip flavor is one of our favorites. Sometimes the best things are also the simplest! This treat is $6.49. Why is This Simple Treat One of Our Favorites? Read the Full Review Here 4. Pressed Penny Silk Pie — Casey’s Corner Back at Casey’s Corner, the Pressed Penny Silk Pie was one of our top treats. It’s a Chocolate Tart Shell and a Silky Chocolate Filling, topped with Sweet Whipped Cream and a Chocolate-Pressed Penny. Pressed Penny Silk Pie The treat was very chocolate-y and rich, so you have to be a chocolate-lover to enjoy this one! But the flavors were delicious, and we loved the silky texture. This win costs $6.49. Click Here to See Our Full Review for the Pressed Penny Silk Pie 3. Uncle Orville’s Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sundae — Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies The Uncle Orville Sundae is chocolate and vanilla soft-serve, brownie pieces, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles served in a “bathtub.” It was a fairly standard brownie sundae, but we preferred it to the huge sundae at Plaza Restaurant. The Uncle Orville Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sundae One reason is the theming: we loved the nods to a classic Disney World attraction! And all the parts of this sundae were delicious. It’s shareable as well, but not gigantic. If you want a big dessert that’s gonna put a smile on your face, we highly recommend Uncle Orville’s bathtub (not a sentence we thought we’d ever say). It’s $16.99. Find Out Why Uncle Orville’s Bathtub Impressed Us So Much by Clicking Here 2. Monte Cristo — Plaza Restaurant The Monte Cristo here has Deep-fried Funnel Cake Batter, Bacon, Roasted Turkey, and Provolone sprinkled with EARidescent and Powdered Sugar served with a side of Strawberry Jam. It was cheesy, filling, and very delicious. Monte Cristo! We’ve had good Monte Cristos over in Disneyland, and we’re very happy to see this tasty friend arrive in Disney World. The sandwich was fried beautifully, and all the flavors worked really well together. We highly recommend getting this sandwich, which is available with a side of fries for $18. Read More About This Perfection with Our Full Review 1. Tropical Serenade — Aloha Isle This is it, folks. Our number ONE 50th Anniversary treat from the Magic Kingdom. It’s the perfectly simple Tropical Serenade, available at Aloha Isle. This treat is made of the famous POG juice (passion fruit, orange, and guava juice) with coconut soft serve, topped with a pineapple upside-down cake pop. Tropical Serenade Basically, Disney took two of our favorite things — coconut soft serve and POG juice — and combined them into one beautifully delicious treat. The coconut and fruit flavors together made this *chef’s kiss* absolutely wonderful. You absolutely should go grab one for $6.99 today. Like, right now. Allow Us to Serenade You With Our Full Review of This Treat That’s all for our ranking of all the 50th Anniversary treats in the Magic Kingdom! Keep following DFB, because we’ll bring you rankings from the other three Disney World parks as well. Read our FULL Steakhouse 71 dinner review here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What was your favorite 50th Anniversary treat? Let us know in the comments! 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Older kids ages 11 to 17 will chill and play in their own way aboard the Disney Wish, with trendy hangouts and counselor-led programming created just for them. Featuring all-new looks that combine sophisticated design with youthful Disney touches, these clubs will be bursting with creative design details, comfortable lounge space and high-tech entertainment. Let’s take a look …http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/diWCVSgVHu8View the full article

We’re heading to Disney World’s wildest park today — Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life Restaurantosaurus is a quick-service spot located in DinoLand U.S.A. Here you can find crowd-pleasing dishes like foot-long hot dogs, chicken nuggets, 1/3 pound cheeseburgers, and Cobb Salad. Most of DinoLand is geared to younger kids, and the quick service food here matches that theme! We stopped by to see if the food was worth a visit, even if you’re an adult. This quirky spot in Animal Kingdom has a back story, too. A couple of paleontology students decided to turn their base of operations into a restaurant, where you can “dig” into tasty snacks and hearty meals. Think of this spot like a frat house turned restaurant but the students left all their junk inside! While you’re eating there, make sure to look around at some of the decor in the dining room — you just might find some of their equipment and several groan-worthy puns! Restaurantosaurus In the past, we’ve really enjoyed some of the drinks and treats from this spot, which also has a lounge area where cocktails, mocktails, and bar-style food are served. We’re not after a secret menu item or cocktail this time, though. We’re curious about how Restaurantosaurus’s lunch stacks up against some of the other great food you can get in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s head in and check it out! Atmosphere Like we mentioned before, Restaurantosaurus has a paleontology theme with all kinds of quirky decor. Just walking up to the restaurant you’ll spy lawn chairs and other signs of college silliness around! Um, you’re SO not getting your deposit back, college kids! The ordering area inside is pretty Disney-standard. Mobile Order is the preferred means to order your food online your food here at this time. Restaurantosaurus Mobile Order lines There is TONS of dining room space here with tables and chairs and a large bar for condiments and fixin’s. It has kinda summer camp kinda rec roomy vibes in this main room! Main Dino-dining room There’s also a former gymnasium turned dining room you can choose to sit in. Restaurantosaurus atmosphere Off to the side, you can find a little nook to sit in a booth that is actually inside a converted Airstream trailer! (You can see the exterior of the trailer on the side of the outside of the restaurant(osaurus). Fancy a picnic in a camper? Head to that back booth! Only truly unique restaurants and the ingenuity of paleontology students could come up with this dining atmosphere! Squeeze the whole family in! Seriously the Airstream table is probably our fav, for good reason. Even better? There’s a jukebox in here that plays all real music that could fit the dino theme. Hall and Oates’ “Maneater,” anyone?! Maybe “She Blinded Me With Science” is more you jam? Jukebox Or if you prefer dining alfresco, you can sit outside on the umbrella-covered tables there. Restaurantosaurus Chairs Or sit under the covered patio near that FAB Airstream. Outside Seating There’s seriously so much stuff to take in inside though. If you want a chance to really go wild looking at all the fun things Imagineering hid in this space, we highly recommend it! Time to cut loose! This place is mega cool. Those zany college kids. What’ll they think of next?! Dining Area Meanwhile back at the condiment bar, you’ll find plenty to choose from here! There was honey mustard, regular mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, Ranch dressing, and more available. The condiments are all self-serve, so you can load up on as much honey mustard as you want and no one will judge you. The space USED to have a robust premium toppings bar with chili, cheese, and other goodies, but, like other toppings bars from before the closure, that has not returned since reopening. Condiments One of our favorite parts of this restaurant is its dedication to sustainability. Like a lot of restaurants in Animal Kingdom, the cutlery and dishes were biodegradable… Biodegradable cutlery …as well as the cups. Biodegradable cups There were also compost trash cans available for guests to use. We’re all for doing good by Mother Earth while we enjoy some tasty burgers! Hooray for sustainability! And speaking of some tasty food…let’s move on to the eats! Eats At Restaurantosaurus, you’ll find food that’s perfect for kids and picky eaters. It’s classic American food — think hot dogs and burgers. There are some limited-time offerings, including a few specialty offerings just for the 50th Anniversary and a Maleficent cupcake right now. Maleficent Cupcake There are several entrées to choose from including the 50th special Walt’s Chili on a Foot-long Cheese Dog or Walt’s Street Fried Chicken Sandwich… ©Disney …there’s also a plant-based option. The side items are limited to french fries, the 50th special Cheese Fries with Walt’s Chili, and a Cuties Mandarin orange. Yes, a single small orange will run you 2 bucks! ©Disney The kids’ meals are served in a fun sand pail with a shovel! The Kids’ Disney Check Meals are basically healthier kids’ meals, but there are some other options if you’re not too worried about healthy eating while you’re in Disney World. That said, the “healthy” meal here is an Uncrustable like you could buy back home. ©Disney For drinks, you have an assortment of non-alcoholic options including the 50th Anniversary Celebration Milk Shake. ©Disney You can still choose from a few alcoholic beverages on the normal menu. ©Disney It’s a pretty simple menu with lots of familiar choices! We decided to go with the 1/3 lb Angus Bacon Cheeseburger and the Wildberry Lemonade. Let’s dig in! The cheeseburger was served with fries and cost $11.99 for the meal. Bacon cheeseburger with fries You can customize your burger on the app to get it just the way you want it! It doesn’t come with onions or pickles… Onions …but we added those on and they came in individual containers on the side. That’s been the norm at most locations with popular condiments bars that have yet to return — you can still get some of the items but you’ll need to do it when ordering! Pickles It does come with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and cheese, but you can remove any or all of these on the app. The burger comes with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and bacon. Other condiments, like sauces, are self-serve, so we went with some Ranch dressing and honey mustard. Side note: honey mustard from the pump is 1000% better than any packet honey mustard. Don’t @ us, it’s just the facts. Our chosen condiments This should come as no surprise to any long-time readers but we thought the burger was…fine. It certainly didn’t blow our socks off, and it was a little bit dry if you ate it without any condiments. Once we loaded on the sauces, though, we enjoyed it well enough! All the fixin’s There’s nothing super exciting about it as a burger — it’s basically the same as ones you can get at other quick-service spots in Disney World, like Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom or Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios. It’s what we consider your standard Disney fast-food burger. It’s not winning any awards for artisan blends of meat and toppings, the patty will probably be overcooked and somewhat dry, but it’ll satisfy you when you need it. You’ll need to load this with toppings and sauces! If you’re a picky eater, though, this might be the best choice for you in Animal Kingdom! You’ll get exactly what you expect — a pretty good burger. Animal Kingdom has, in our opinion, some of the best fast food in the parks. You can find unique bowls and Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen, barbecue galore at Flame Tree Barbecue, and even healthier options over at Harambe Market. Aside from Pizzafari which serves (you guessed it!) pizza, this is a reliable, approachable, easy choice for many families. Here’s a look inside… As far as burgers go in this park, personally, we’d rather eat the American Kobe Burger at the Yak and Yeti quick service spot or — if you’re a little more adventurous — the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora. Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen We actually love the french fries here and at most quick-service spots in Disney World. They’re skinny and crispy, just how we like them! IIf you heart the fries from the Golden Arches, you’ll dig these. In general, our food was warm and tasty, but not overwhelmingly impressive. Skinny and crispy! The Wildberry Lemonade was the dark horse in this meal. We expected it to be kind of sickly sweet, but it surprised us by being delicious and tart! Wildberry Lemonade The lemonade is Wildberry Monin and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, and you can get it for $4.99. Cheers! The lemonade flavor is the most prominent, but you get a little whisper of the berry flavor as well. This is a great pick if you want something refreshing and just a little unique. That was it for our quick lunch at Restaurantosaurus! So what do you think — is it worth the stop? Nosh or Not This is a dino-mite spot for you if you: Are vacationing with kids who don’t really want to be adventurous eaters. Or maybe YOU’RE a bit of a picky eater yourself (we won’t judge — you do you, fam). Are in the neighborhood and want to try a tasty snack or drink — that Wildberry Lemonade really was a great, refreshing option plus the shakes, cupcakes, and cheese fries here offer lots of great smaller options. You or someone in your party are dino-fans! You’ll find lots of fun jokes and details in the decorations at this spot. Check out another wild restaurant if you: Want to try somewhere with more exciting, unique food (we love Satu’li Canteen for food you can’t get anywhere else!). Already ate at Cosmic Ray’s or Backlot Express and didn’t love it (the food here is pretty similar to those places). Are looking for more plant-based options. There was only one option here, but you can find some better plant-based fare at Yak and Yeti. Are looking for someplace a bit more quiet, classy, and a more exotic menu. If that’s your goal, then a sit down meal like Tiffins might be the spot for you. Overall We had a good time at Restaurantosaurus, and we were full when we left, so there are two good points in its favor! However, we probably wouldn’t recommend this as a GREAT Disney World restaurant, just because the menu and food are pretty basic. If you’re hoping to spend your money on some better, more unique food in Disney’s wildest kingdom, this is definitely a spot that you can skip without feeling like you’re missing out. Other Animal Kingdom spots — like Satu’li Canteen, Nomad Lounge, and Yak and Yeti — have a lot more options of food that you probably won’t see on a regular basis back home. Our honest opinion is that this is a very “eh” restaurant with pretty “oooh!” theming and details to check out. If you’re looking to cool off with a bite to eat and take is some seriously killer theming, swing on by. But we understand that sometimes you just need that regular plain Jane cheeseburger and fries! So it’s a good place to know about, but maybe one that we’ll save a visit for when they have a special event menu item! Keep following DFB for more reviews of restaurants around Disney World. Click Here to See 10 DFB Reviews You HAVE to Read Before Going to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! 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Some of our favorite burgers in Disney World have come from D-Luxe Burger, a gourmet burger restaurant in Disney Springs. D-Luxe Burger This is the home of the delicious Tripleta Burger that we had last month (and we’re still dreaming about). We already loved the burgers here, but they just got even better with D-Luxe’s recent upgrade! Yesterday, we found out that all the D-Luxe signature burgers will now come with two patties instead of one! D-Luxe Burger Of course, we had to head in to check it out! Some of the burgers had two patties before, but now you’ll get double the meat on every burger here. And we’re happy to report that it was delish! I mean, how could it not be? It’s just adding even more to an already loved burger! Double patties! All their burgers are still between $10 and $14, and of course, you can add an artisanal gelato shake to your meal for $7.50. 2 > 1 Keep following DFB for more food updates from Disney World! Click Here to See ALL the New and Returning Fall Treats in Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite place to eat in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post There's ANOTHER Reason to Add D-Luxe Burger to Your Must-Try List in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article