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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary brought us a LOT of excitement, and one of our favorites was probably the brand-new table service restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. What can we say? We love Disney food. We ordered a flight of sauces! Yep, you KNOW we checked out multiple meals at the retro-themed Steakhouse 71. How does this casual dining restaurant stand up in a sea of beloved Disney World restaurants? We found out! Check out our video, Eating EVERYTHING at Disney World’s NEW Steakhouse 71! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Would you eat at Steakhouse 71? The post DFB Video: Eating EVERYTHING at Disney World’s NEW Steakhouse 71 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some important news about how YOU watch TV and movies. ©Hulu Streaming has become a major focus of the Walt Disney Company with services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all falling under its umbrella. As the sector continues to grow, we’ve seen price jumps for BOTH ESPN+ and Disney+. Hulu announced that it would soon be following suit, and that day has arrived. Hulu’s price increase goes into effect TOMORROW, October 8th, and affects both the with-ads and no-ads tiers of the service. ©Hulu The basic version (with ads) will increase from $5.99 per month to $6.99 per month. The premium version (no ads) will increase from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month. ©Hulu The price increase will not affect pricing on the Disney bundle which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for $13.99 per month (add $6 per month for no-ads Hulu). The price will also not change for Hulu Live TV. ©Disney As a reason for the price increase, Disney noted that the service now has several Bollywood titles and Hotstar originals. The company reported almost 174 million total subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ this summer according to Deadline News, so streaming remains in demand. ©Disney+ Keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss any of the latest Disney news! Want to learn more about the Disney+ price increase? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your reaction to this increase? Tell us in the comments! The post REMINDER: Hulu Gets More Expensive TOMORROW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Highlights include a brand-new way to explore the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy, a nautical playground for little ones and exclusive spaces for older kids to chill CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2021) – A high-tech starship on a mission to assist the Resistance. A nautical playground where little cadets train with the most magical captains at sea. A hip hangout with an ultra-exclusive VIP list. With the addition of Star Wars: Cargo Bay, Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck and The Hideaway, Disney Cruise Line completes an unrivaled roster of new and reimagined experiences for children of all ages coming to the Disney Wish in summer 2022. More than just highly themed spaces, these kids’ clubs will transform into living worlds through magical entertainment presented with the care and expertise of Disney-trained counselors. “With even more spaces, stories and characters than ever before, the stage is set for a line-up of truly remarkable new experiences for children aboard the Disney Wish,” said Jim Urry, vice president, entertainment and port adventures, Disney Cruise Line. “We’re combining renowned Disney entertainment, expertly developed programming and imaginative storytelling to put kids in the center of their own adventures right alongside some of Disney’s most beloved characters, like Mickey Mouse, Chewbacca, Black Panther, Rapunzel, Belle, Anna and Elsa, and more.” Disney’s Oceaneer Club Children ages 3 to 12 will step into their favorite Disney worlds at Disney’s Oceaneer Club, a real-life wonderland featuring more stories than ever before. Previously announced spaces include Marvel Super Hero Academy, a high-tech facility for training the next generation of heroes; Fairytale Hall, a royal trio of activity rooms inspired by Rapunzel, Belle and “Frozen” friends; and Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, a unique opportunity for kids to discover the secrets of world-renowned Disney Imagineers. Rounding out Disney’s Oceaneer Club are two brand-new spaces – Star Wars: Cargo Bay and Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck. New Adventures at Star Wars: Cargo Bay The peculiar creatures and legendary characters of the Star Wars galaxy will take center stage at Star Wars: Cargo Bay. This first-of-its-kind immersive experience will place kids in the important role of creature handlers as they learn to manage a mischievous menagerie of exotic beings from across the galaxy, including a porg, Loth-cat, worrt and more. Throughout the cruise, they’ll use augmented reality-enabled datapads to track and study the creatures on a series of special assignments. But there’s more to this job than meets the dianoga eye: The new crew will actually be joining an important mission to deliver a pair of secret stowaways, Rey and Chewbacca, back to the Resistance. During the interactive “Star Wars: Creature Challenge” experience, the newly minted caretakers will be put to the test as they help feed the lifelike creatures and encounter some of the most dangerous beings in the galaxy. When things go awry, they’ll need to call on the expertise of Rey and Chewbacca — and even channel the Force — to secure the ship from destruction. A Celebration of Exploration at Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck Specially designed for the youngest sailors at Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck is a nautical playground inspired by the colors, icons and magic of Disney Cruise Line. This brand-new space will be filled with an array of maritime-themed physical and sensory-style games and activities, such as pipe slides and crawl-throughs, ship’s wheels, “busy boxes” fashioned as ship controls and cushy life preserver seating areas. When little cadets enter the space, they’ll set sail on a fun-filled adventure and enjoy quality play time with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse themselves. At select times throughout the voyage, the space will be open to little ones’ families for group play, and the toddlers from It’s a Small World Nursery will also get dedicated access to the club to explore, learn and play with Mickey and Minnie. The signature experience will be “Minnie’s Captain Academy,” a high-energy training session for kids to exercise their bodies (through playful games, dancing and maritime “drills”) and their minds, testing their imagination and ingenuity during a series of challenges tied to STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Captain Minnie will inspect their progress and officially declare them honorary captains! Quality Play Time with Super Heroes, Princesses and “Frozen” Friends At Disney’s Oceaneer Club, kids will have more opportunities than ever to have fun with Disney characters during expertly developed games and programs – and when characters stop by, they will stay to play. Like “Star Wars: Creature Challenge” and “Minnie’s Captain Academy,” each space will offer uniquely interactive, memorable experiences that are exclusive to Disney Cruise Line. At Marvel Super Hero Academy, young recruits will join a hands-on training session with Ant-Man and The Wasp, who will teach them how to create and test their very own Pym Particles, the technology that allows these heroes to shrink and grow objects (and themselves). Also at Marvel Super Hero Academy, kids will team up with the masterminds from Pym Technologies and Wakandan Design Group — including a special appearance by Black Panther — to thwart Taskmaster’s evil plan to hack into the academy’s system and steal the world’s most advanced hero tech. When the hub of Disney’s Oceaneer Club transforms into the Snuggly Duckling tavern from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Tangled,” kids will have the best day ever with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they embark on a scavenger hunt to recover the missing pieces of the Snuggly Duckling sign. In Belle’s Library, children will use their imaginations to create the most daring, hilarious, fantastical new story for their favorite booklover. Belle will lend her wits and her magic mirror to help determine the characters, plot and conclusion of the brand-new tale. At Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhus, the newest citizens of Arendelle will join a special celebration of Queen Anna’s recent coronation by acting out the history of how she became queen — taking on the roles and iconic movie moments of characters like Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, Hans and more — before the queen, her sister and their snowman friend show up to join the fun. More Fun for Disney’s Coolest Cruisers Older kids will chill and play in their own way aboard the Disney Wish at trendy hangouts that combine sophisticated design with youthful Disney touches. At Edge, tweens ages 11 to 14 will have fun, make friends and play games in a bright, colorful hangout inspired by a chic New York City loft. Teens ages 14 to 17 will have their own dedicated club at Vibe, a stylish space inspired by a Parisian artists’ loft with classic architectural elements, vibrant neon signs and funky pop art. For the first time on a Disney ship, the Disney Wish will feature a third club for tweens and teens: The Hideaway. This hip new hangout will offer older kids and young adults a chill place to relax, listen to music and more in a posh setting complete with a dance floor and DJ booth – perfect for karaoke contests and dance competitions. The Hideaway will be adorned in a vibrant color palette, retro-inspired design details, a stylized “Hiya, pal” mural and disco ball lights. Adjacent to Vibe, this flexible venue can be opened to the teen club, closed off for tween activities and even reserved especially for guests ages 18 to 20. All three spaces will be bursting with creative design details, comfortable lounge space, high-tech entertainment and a jam-packed schedule of can’t-miss activities. Edge will boast an indoor solarium area with a sunny overhead skylight effect, carpet patterned with fresh grass and daisies, a back wall mural of a bright blue sky, and games inspired by a colorful outdoor city park. Throughout the space, graphic art displays called “photo walls” will provide ample opportunities for tweens to capture cool, shareable vacation pics that will be the envy of their friends back home. Vibe will feature regal French columns and paneled walls covered with whimsical pop art murals and colorful graffiti; a larger-than-life, brightly painted Mickey Mouse statue; and a traditional French Morris column plastered with Disney-inspired travel posters. Combine those with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, and every angle in Vibe will offer a selfie-worthy backdrop for the trendiest teens on the high seas. Both Edge and Vibe will offer a main lounge space with cozy furnishings, an oversized LED screen and plenty of room to hang out as a group, as well as comfortable niches for solo gaming and movie watching. Each venue will include complimentary refreshments: Edge will have a soda bar, Vibe will serve soda and coffee drinks, and The Hideaway will offer smoothies. Boom, baby! Tweens and teens are in for a whole “llama” fun during customized, counselor-led programming designed to engage their unique interests, such as a hilarious new competition themed to the fan-favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film, “The Emperor’s New Groove.” And the fun doesn’t stop there: The activities will even extend into other areas of the ship, with special events for tweens and teens hosted in Hero Zone, Luna and more. It’s a Small World Nursery As previously announced, cruisers ages 6 months to 3 years will be cared for at It’s a Small World Nursery, where babysitting services will be provided in a whimsical environment inspired by the beloved Disney attraction of the same name. Here, little ones will play games, make crafts, watch movies, read books and spend time with Disney friends under the expert care of Disney-trained counselors. Maiden Voyage and Inaugural Season The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage on June 9, 2022, followed by a season of three- and four-night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, from Port Canaveral, Florida. To learn more about the Disney Wish or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent. View the full article

Steakhouse 71 just opened at Disney’s Contemporary Resort just in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Inside Steakhouse 71 The restaurant replaced The Wave that used to be in the hotel’s lobby, and the 71 refers to the opening year of Disney World (and the Contemporary). If you’ve been keeping up with us, you know that we’ve really enjoyed the food at this new spot — we’ve tried breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and had positive experiences overall. But, there’s one more experience to be had at the restaurant — eating in the lounge! So, come along with us as we check out if the lounge is up to par with the rest of Steakhouse 71. Atmosphere Who is ready to check out the lounge?! Let’s go inside! Steakhouse 71 Entrance As the restaurant’s name honors the year Disney World and the Contemporary opened, so does the decor! Steakhouse 71 features retro-inspired 70s decor and includes many photos featuring important moments in Disney World history as you enter. The artwork is so cool! After entering the restaurant, you’ll come up to the check-in area for the dining room. This is where you would tell Cast Members you were there for your reservation or if you would like to grab a table in the lounge! The bar and lounge take walkups throughout the day, so you don’t need a reservation. Check-in Desk Behind the check-in area is where you’ll find the bar and lounge. The large, rectangular bar has plenty of seating, as well as a few TVs you can watch. This is going to be a great spot to pop over to from Magic Kingdom to catch a football game! Look, there’s even a game on right now! The bar also features under lighting at the bar, which helps brighten up the space. And YES, there are bag hooks under the bar too for all those gift shop bags, purses, and more. Peep the hooks for your purse or jackets under the bar, too! The lounge area has several small tables and comfy chairs that are straight out of the 70s with their fun colors. And, there’s a TV in here TOO! So, don’t worry if your game isn’t playing up at the bar. So vibrant and fun! The patterned carpet along with the patterned walls work together to add some more pizzaz. If you need us, we’ll be chillin’ in the lounge And, those gold retro starburst light fixtures are giving us allll the mid-century modern vibes! GORG! The bar and lounge are separated from the dining area by a wall of glass and large, beautiful sprigs of plants in gold fixtures. The glass separates you, but still makes the space feel open And can we talk about these barstools? That shade of green is adding a lovely pop of color to the bar! This color palette is just great Okay, now that we’ve seen this awesome space, let’s get some food! Eats The lounge at Steakhouse 71 has a separate menu from the restaurant that features small plates like Lump Crab Cakes, Loaded Macaroni & Cheese, and Shrimp Cocktail. Anyone want a snack? Cause we do! There are also drinks here, of course! The drink menu is the same at the lounge as it is in the restaurant. Some fun drinks on that menu! Since we’ve already tried many drinks from the menu in our breakfast, lunch, and dinner reviews, we decided on the Magical Beacon Cocktail for $17 — which we haven’t had here yet! This has Gin, Blue Curaçao, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Lemon, Hibiscus Grenadine, and (of course) a Souvenir Glow Cube. Does Disney ever celebrate anything without glow cubes? You can actually find this drink at many table-service restaurants, lounges, and pool bars throughout Disney World for the 50th anniversary! The Magical Beacon is not too sweet (even with that Blue Curaçao!), and the main flavor we got was gin — so don’t get this if you’re not a gin fan. Even though there are a lot of flavorful components in here with the Orgeat, lemon, and Hibiscus Grenadine, it was a pretty simple flavor of mostly lemonade and gin. It looks more fun than it tastes! Now, for some snacks! First up, we got the Loaded Macaroni & Cheese for $12. This mac has corkscrew noodles and is topped with applewood smoked bacon, jalapeños, and breadcrumbs — are your mouths watering too?! A thing of beauty We were really impressed with the creaminess of this mac & cheese! It also had great flavor from the bacon and jalapeño, but it wasn’t spicy like you would think it would be from the jalapeño — it really just added a lot of good flavor to the mac. So, if you’re concerned that this will be too spicy for you, don’t be! Overall, it was very flavorful, those corkscrew noodles are great for hanging onto the cheese, and we recommend getting it! Just note the serving is a bit small for $12! It’s definitely more of a side-sized portion here. BRB, shoveling cheese into our mouths Next, we got the PB&J Chicken Wings for $14. These are chicken wings with a sweet peanut glaze and jelly powder — and no, we still don’t really know what jelly powder is either! Seems like a bit of an oxymoron. TBH it sounds almost like it should be jelly glaze and peanut powder, right? We don’t understand you OK, guys. Sorry, but we were not a fan of these wings! They sounded interesting, but didn’t deliver on flavor. There was a tiny bit of sweetness, but it tasted more like we were eating Thai peanut sauce wings than peanut butter and jelly wings. And, there was no spice at all — these would’ve been better if they were spicy. Thai peanut sauce is generally good, but not necessarily the flavor we were expecting with these. Do better, wings Also, our wings were really overdone. They dredge the wing in potato starch and then fry them, which makes them really crispy, but unfortunately, our wings were also very dry. This could’ve just been our experience and maybe your wings won’t be dry, so we’ll have to try them out again later on and see if it was a fluke. Why are Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings even a thing? Finally, we got the Stack Burger for $20. We already tried this same burger for our lunch review, but we had to get it at the lounge too just to see if anything was different! This is a signature blend of beef, pork belly, American cheese, lemon aioli, red onion, and house-made pickles all on a brioche bun. It also comes with French fries. It also apparently comes with all the cheese in North America melted on it! A glorious creation This burger is super SUPER delicious! It’s basically like a diner burger that is smashed on the griddle (you know the ones!). You get a ton of salt and a little bit of grease, but in the best way possible. And, the cheese was all drippy and melty and amazing, seriously — look at that waterfall of cheese! We’re tearing up because of how beautiful that cheese is The lemon aioli is really yummy and the red onion packs a punch of flavor that we loved (just watch out for that onion breath, cause this flavor is STRONG!). And, there’s pork belly on this burger, which is not listed on the menu! We’re thinking this was a last-minute addition and that’s why it’s not listed. But we sure are glad it was added, because it was awesome. It made this like a bacon cheeseburger, but better! More pork belly on burgers, please! This definitely doesn’t feel like a burger you would get at a high-end steakhouse, it feels like a diner burger — which are the BEST burgers anyway! So, we love it, and we recommend it to any burger fans that are hanging out in the lounge. It may not be the most “pinkies out” kind of fare but it’s straight-up delicious so we’re happy it’s here! 10/10!!! The French fries on the other hand were…not great. (Don’t they at least LOOK really good though?) They’re waffle fries and ours were sadly overcooked, both at the lounge and during our lunch here. We really did give them a shot, but they were hard and almost crunchy, and not in a good way. It’s a sad day when fries aren’t good We’re really not picky when it comes to fries — if they’re palatable then we’re going to eat them — but we could only handle a few of these. Maybe how the fries are prepared or the fry type will change in the future though if this continues to be an issue for guests, so we’ll be on the lookout for that! Nosh or Not Hang out at Steakhouse 71’s Lounge if: You want a cool, retro-theme lounge to relax in and have a few cocktails or snacks. You can’t get a reservation for the dining room but still want to try a few things on the menu (like that amazing burger). You’re in Magic Kingdom and want a break from the crowds, or your team is playing a big game that you HAVE to see. Save your appetite for somewhere else if: You’re looking for somewhere with quick service that will have you in and out in a jiffy — it’s not very fast-paced here! You have small children and want a full-service meal at an actual table with more food options for your group. You don’t like potentially crowded bar settings or to be taken out of the Disney magic by seeing regular things on the TVs in the lounge (hey, it’s a thing!). Overall Overall, this is a great spot to hang out and get a few snacks! The atmosphere is a beautiful interpretation of the 70s style and the big bar and comfy chairs are very inviting. As far as food goes, we would say the burger and the macaroni & cheese were winners for us, we would happily get them again. But, the wings and the French fries were BIG disappointments and we can’t really recommend them unless they improve down the road. As for the service, we didn’t have the best, unfortunately. We waited quite a while for our food here. It’s not as fast-paced in the lounge, so don’t expect to be in and out of here for a quick bite if you’re on a tight schedule. Also, the experience in the lounge isn’t as comprehensive as the restaurant, so if you’re looking for that, make a reservation for a meal in the dining room. We will keep an eye on the service in the lounge to see if it improves in the future and will keep you updated. So, if you’re looking for a place to get a little bit to eat and have some cocktails that doesn’t require a reservation, you should check out the lounge at Steakhouse 71! It’s a nice atmosphere to relax in and is in a prime location. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney dining reviews, news, and updates. Click here to see our dinner review for Steakhouse 71! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you checked out the Lounge at Steakhouse 71 yet? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post REVIEW: Retro Vibes and a Burger That's Mostly Cheese? Disney World's Newest Lounge Delivers. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been following along as we unveil the Disney Wish, then you already know that the newest Disney Cruise Line ship will feature a totally reimagined Disney’s Oceaneer Club, where kids ages 3 to 12 will experience the worlds of Marvel Super Heroes, Disney Princesses, “Frozen” friends and Disney Imagineers in brand-new ways. And today, I’m excited to share that there’s even more fun awaiting kids in this real-life wonderland …http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/e4Z-gUgnCZMView the full article

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, AKA the Star Wars hotel, is set to open in March of 2022 at Walt Disney World! ©Disney The experience is going to be like no other. Your 2-day, 2-night stay on the Starcruiser will be completely immersive, with you getting to interact with characters, train with a lightsaber, and play games like sabacc. Not to mention, you’ll go on an excursion to Galaxy’s Edge! Spots on the ship are expected to be in high demand, but some groups get to book their stay EARLY starting today! You can make reservations RIGHT NOW for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser if you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member or an Annual Passholder! Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney That’s right! These two groups are eligible to book a reservation at the Star Wars hotel from today, Thursday, October 7th, through Saturday, October 9th. Reservations will not open to the general public until October 28th. ©Disney The very first voyage will take off from Walt Disney World on March 1st, 2022, so this pre-sale is an opportunity to be some of the first people to experience the new hotel. Reservations are limited during this pre-sale window, and we DO expect them to go fast, so don’t wait if you want to book a trip! ©Disney Booking is for voyages March 1st, 2022 through May 4th, 2022 (Star Wars Day). To book, you have to call Disney at 407-939-5277 — bookings can only be done over the phone. But, you should also receive an email from Disney with your unique code number as a DVC Member or Annual Passholder to use to book your reservation. If you do not, the booking agent should be able to find your code over the phone. Here is a look at example pricing released by Disney: ©Disney We’ll keep you updated on everything about the new Star Wars hotel, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read more about the Galactic Starcruiser! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be booking a voyage on the Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post BOOK NOW: Star Wars Hotel Reservations Are OPEN for Disney World Passholders and DVC Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s here! The Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration officially kicked off Oct. 1, and with it comes a plethora of unique and exciting keepsakes for you to relive the magic for years to come. From Spirit Jerseys to backpacks and everything in between, there is no shortage of fun things to bring home to your loved ones (or keep for yourself!) to continue The World’s Most Magical Celebration. View the full article

Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald talks about Disney's Ratatouille ride, trackless attractions and the expansion of Epcot's World Showcase. View the full article

We’ve had some delicious food and drinks at Raglan Road in Disney Springs. Raglan Road This authentic Pub is known for classic Irish dishes, lots of delicious drinks, and live Irish music and dancing. Now the restaurant has introduced a brand new drink…and we think it’ll be unlike anything we’ve had at this spot before. Raglan Road introduced a new beer, called Paddy’s Blue Verry Wheat Beer. The new beer is exclusive to Raglan Road. It’s a “traditional Belgian style wit bier with chamomile, orange peel, and coriander and finished with local Florida blueberries.” Blueberry beer?! We have seen it from a few other companies but it’s not a very standard beer flavor. We’re excited to give it a try! Raglan Road You can head down to Raglan Road now to try the new beer, which is brewed by Intuition Ale Works in Jacksonville, FL. Raglan Road Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the new drinks and snacks around Disney World. Click Here to Find MORE New 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 restaurant in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Blueberry. Beer. in Disney World. That’s All We Have to Say. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Four times a year, the Walt Disney Company releases their Quarterly Earnings Report. This report is accompanied by an Earnings Call, hosted by CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy. Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary During these calls, we typically get a full report on the current financial state of the company, but we also often get sneak peeks at what’s to come in the parks as well as in movie theaters and at home on Disney+! We just learned that Disney’s Quarter Four Earnings Call will take place on Wednesday, November 10th starting at 4:30PM ET, 1:30PM PT. Welcome to Disney World! The Earnings Call will cover a full report of the Company’s performance in its fourth fiscal quarter, which ended on September 30th. We should also hear some insight on plans for the Company’s future as it heads into its 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Shang-Chi ©Disney/Marvel We will cover all of the major announcements from this Earnings Call, so be sure to follow along for the latest news and announcements! Click here to look back on Disney’s Q3 Report 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 planning a Disney World vacation for 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have a DATE For Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been to Disney World a few times, you might already know that one of the best places to get food isn’t in the parks at all — it’s at Disney Springs. Disney Springs is a great place to spend your evening! Some of our favorite restaurants here include Wine Bar George, Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith, and Morimoto Asia Street Food. But right now we’re not looking at lunch or dinner — we heard that one restaurant is getting TWO new drinks that both celebrate Fall flavors! Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante serves up a Sicilian-inspired menu in a dining room that’s meant to look like an abandoned airplane terminal from the 1930s. Maria & Enzo’s This restaurant is getting two new cocktails for guests to try: the Pumpkin Mudslide and the Melograno Martini. The Pumpkin Mudslide is a creamy, rich drink, with vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and pumpkin Kahlua. ©Maria and Enzo’s The martini has a more tangy fall flavor, with vodka, pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice, lime, and simple syrup. ©Maria and Enzo’s You can head in now to try the new drinks in Disney Springs! And keep following DFB, because we’ll be trying out new treats around Disney World for fall and Halloween. Click Here to Check Out MORE New Offerings in Disney Springs for Fall Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite fall treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Looking for Fall Cocktails in Disney Springs? Look No Further! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

All aboard the Disney Fantasy as we set sail with our cast and crew members who are busy welcoming back guests to Disney Cruise Line. So, grab your sunscreen and pack your bags, because we are here to show you what our Disney Cruise Life looks like. For more #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Ambassador teams on Instagram: @WDW.Ambassador | @DisneylandAmbassador  |  @DLPAmbassador.  http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/PvQozlEzreUView the full article

For nearly 50 years, cast members at Walt Disney World Resort have made magic for millions of guests—but there’s one program in particular that brings that same level of magic right back to them: Disney Aspire. Disney Aspire—an educational investment program for part-time and full-time hourly employees that provides 100% tuition paid up front at […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/fMB7Pl6Nx7AView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We love a good Disney t-shirt as much as the next person, but every now and then we like to shake things up a bit and share some truly unique Disney merchandise! That’s where Disney designer and Brazilian artist Rafael Faria comes in! We love to shop for Disney merch! Rafael Faria has joined the Disney Artist Series to produce a line of apparel and accessories on shopDisney with one-of-a-kind designs and patterns. First up is this colorful Mickey Mouse Adult T-Shirt! The design features Mickey Mouse striking all sorts of cool poses, plus an assortment of accessories like his iconic yellow shoes, a keyboard, a microphone, and more (it looks like he’s ready to show off some dance moves!). © shopDisney This fun t-shirt is currently available on shopDisney for $29.99. Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse Adult T-Shirt! Next is this Mickey Mouse T-Shirt for Women! This black t-shirt includes Mickey Mouse in a sort of three-dimensional optical illusion design. The shirt comes with a front pocket as well! © shopDisney This t-shirt is also available on shopDisney for $39.99. Click here to shop for the Women’s Mickey Mouse T-shirt! Finally, once you have your new wardrobe, you’ll need a matching backpack to accessorize! Luckily, we spotted this Mickey Mouse Backpack by Rafael Faria. The design of the backpack features many of the same illustrations you’ll find in the two t-shirts! © shopDisney You can find this backpack on shopDisney for $49.99! Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse Backpack! We’ll be on the lookout for more unique merchandise finds on shopDisney as well as other retail locations! Whether you need some new t-shirts for your upcoming vacation or you’re starting to think about holiday shopping, we’ll have you covered with the latest and greatest Disney must-haves! 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 planning a Disney World vacation for 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Tees That Look NOTHING Like What You Already Own! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It may not seem possible, but some of our favorite burgers have come from Disney World restaurants. Sure, you can get a burger anywhere, but some restaurants at the resort have elevated the whole meat-on-a-bun snack! Another solid burger — Tripleta burger Recently we’ve enjoyed a wide variety of burgers, including one that looked like Mr. Toad (no really!), a burger covered in Cheeto dust, AND a delicious Tripleta burger in honor of Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month. And the home of that Tripleta burger, D-Luxe Burger, at Disney Springs is about to give us even MORE of a reason to chow down on burgers there. You see — their signature burgers are getting an upgrade. As of tomorrow, those burgers will be stacked with TWO pressed patties. That’s DOUBLE the burger, people! Just look at the photo that D-Luxe shared on Insta. DROOL ©D-Luxe Burger This change will include the Southern Burger, Barbecue Burger, and the Classic Cheeseburger. So if you’re craving a meaty burger-type meal, head on over to Disney Springs tomorrow or later to satisfy those cravings. And we’ll let you know if we spot any other restaurant updates at Disney World, so stay tuned! Read our latest D-Luxe Review HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite burger at D-Luxe? Let us know in the comments! The post One Of Our Favorite Disney World Burgers Is Getting An Upgrade! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast members have always been the heart of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, creating timeless memories and magical moments for the millions of guests who spend their vacations with us. Over the years, guests have shown their appreciation for our cast by sharing positive feedback about their experiences through emails and posting their photos and […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/QMj23llRzGEView the full article

Universal Studios will permanently close its Shrek 4-D attraction and shut down its Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster for maintenance in January. View the full article

With The World’s Most Magical Celebration underway at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney PhotoPass Service is celebrating the best way we know how – with festive photo ops! Our awesome photographers are ready to capture magical memories for you.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/14vf_hq-f-YView the full article

Is it just us or was September the longest month ever? Seasonal Pancakes — Pumpkin Maybe it’s because we just couldn’t wait for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration to kick-off so that we could eat all the new foods in the parks. We also had a TON of restaurant menu changes, reopenings, and more! So here is EVERY single menu update we found at Disney World restaurants in September! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant We’ve got a few changes at Tusker House Restaraunt: Lost On Safari is now made with Starr African Rum Lost On Safari Ngumu Jungle Juice is now made with Snow Leopard Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, and Tusker House “Jungle Juice” Read Our Latest Review of Tusker House Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery has finally reopened and had quite a few menu changes: Seasoned House-made Chips decreased from $4.49 to $3.49 Bottled Water decreased from $4.79 to $3.50 ADDED: Spiced Potato Hand Pies, Marinated Chicken Flatbread Sandwich, and Red Chili Hot Dog. All the new menu items You can also now get Simply Orange Juice for $4.49 and Hot Cocoa for $3.29. And the African Coffee is here, too for $11. Here’s Our Full Review of The New Kusafiri Coffee Shop Menu Items EPCOT Lotus Blossom Cafe Over in China, the Appetizers part of the menu at Lotus Blossom Cafe has changed: Pork and Vegetable Rolls is now just Pork Egg Rolls and price increased from $3.99 to $4.95 Chicken Pot Stickers increased from $5.50 to $6.50 ADDED: Side of Broccoli for $5.50 Egg Rolls ALL entrees also saw price increases: the Orange Chicken Combo, Chicken Fried Rice Combo, and Mongolian Beef Combo increased from $13.50 to $14.50. And the Kids Entrees, including the Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and Pot Stickers and Spring Roll increased from $7.95 to $8.95. Chicken Fried Rice On the Desserts part of the menu, both the Caramel Ginger Ice Cream and Lychee Ice Cream increased from $3.75 to $3.95. And the Alcoholic Beverages also saw increases: Tsing Tao increased from $7.75 to $8.25 Foo Draft Beer increased from $8.75 to $9.25 T-Cha Jasmine Beer increased from $8.75 to $9.25 Read Our Most Recent Review of Lotus Blossom Cafe Space 220 Space 220 has officially opened and we have the menu! Lunch is a two-course prix-fixe meal, while dinner is aa three-course prix-fixe meal. For lunch, guests get to select one of each: one item from the Lift-offs section (appetizers) and a Star Course (entree). Lunch is priced at $55 per person. Space 220 Lunch Food Lift-offs include Big Bang Burrata, Starry Calamari, and more. ©Patina Restaurant Group For the “Star Course,” guests can choose entrees like Seared Tuna, the Centauri Burger, and more. ©Patina Restaurant Group There are also Space Station Specials, like the Galactic Lobster Globe. These, along with various sides are available for an additional charge. ©Patina Restaurant Group There are also a variety of drinks available including non-alcoholic beverages, wines, and beers. Kids can select one star course one supernova sweet, and one celestial beverage. The Kids Meal is $29 and is only available for guests ages nine or under. The Kids star courses include Space-Ghetti, salmon, chicken, and more. ©Patina Restaurant Group Kids Desserts include a cupcake, gelato scoop, or sorbet. ©Patina Restaurant Group Drinks include sodas and other select items, and there are additional specialty beverages available for an additional charge. ©Patina Restaurant Group For dinner, guests can pick one item from the lift-offs section, one star course, and one supernova sweet for $79 per person. Dinner Spread Lift-offs include many of the same appetizers available at lunch. ©Patina Restaurant Group The Star Course for Dinner has a few different items from Lunch. You can get Slow Rotation Short Rib, Florida Red Snapper, and more. There’s also a Plant-Based option. ©Patina Restaurant Group You can also get a few special items, like a Baked Whole Lobster or Ribeye for an additional cost. Supernova Sweets includes Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, and more. ©Patina Restaurant Group You can also purchase additional sides. ©Patina Restaurant Group There is a good selection of Dessert Drinks available for an additional cost. ©Patina Restaurant Group Drinks include Beers… ©Patina Restaurant Group …Sparkling Wines… ©Patina Restaurant Group …Red Wines… ©Patina Restaurant Group …White Wines… ©Patina Restaurant Group …Bottled Drinks… ©Patina Restaurant Group …Various Specialty Drinks… ©Patina Restaurant Group …and some Non-Alcoholic Options. ©Patina Restaurant Group The Kids Dinner Menu is similar to the Lunch Menu. It allows kids to pick one entree, dessert, and drink for $29. ©Patina Restaurant Group The desserts are also the same… ©Patina Restaurant Group …as are the Specialty Drinks. ©Patina Restaurant Group But wait, there’s more! There’s also a separate Lounge Menu. Lounge Bites — You Can See The Stargarita Near the Back Right Along with the same drinks from the lunch and dinner menus, you can also get some small bites. ©Patina Restaurant Group Finally, for every kid’s specialty cocktail ordered, kids get a set of cool Space 220 collectible cards. Pretty cool, right? Read our FULL Lunch review here! And our FULL Dinner review here! La Hacienda de San Angel There’s been an update on the menu at La Hacienda de San Angel in the Mexico Pavilion — the Osso Buco a la Mexicana has been taken off the menu. La Hacienda de San Angel The Kids Menu saw the following changes: Fruit Cup is now just listed as Fruit (Chef’s Selection) and the price increased from $3 to $3.50 Chocolate Brownie decreased from $6 to $4.50 Dulce de Leche Ice Cream increased from $4 to $5 Read Our Most Recent Review of La Hacienda de San Angel La Cantina de San Angel A few menu items are now gone from the menu at La Cantina de San Angel: Tacos de Pescado and the Taco Trio. Taco Trio Fried Plantains has also dropped off the menu. Read Our Most Recent Review of La Cantina de San Angel San Angel Inn Restaurante The Kids Menu at San Angel Inn has seen some price increases: Jr Garden Salad increased from $3 to $4 Fruit Cup increased from $3 to $3.50 and is now just listed as Fruit (Chef’s Selection Quesadillas increased from $10 to $10.50 Tacos increased from $10 to $11 San Angel Inn Grilled Chicken Breast increased from $10 to $11 Chicken Tenders increased from $10 to $11 Chocolate Brownie decreased from $6 to $4.50 Dulce de Leche Ice Cream increased from $4 to $5 Macaroni and Cheese increased from $10.50 to $11.50 Here’s Our Most Recent Review of San Angel Inn Tokyo Dining Here’s what’s different on the Tokyo Dining menu: ADDED: Karaage — Succulent Chicken Thighs deep-fried and coated in a Sweet Nanban Sauce for $10 ADDED: Yaki Udon — Japanese Stir-Fry Udon Noodles, Beef, and Vegetables in a Sweet Tangy Sauce for $30 Our Spread at Tokyo Dining REMOVED: Green Tea Mousse Cake and Chocolate Tofu Mousse ADDED: Yuzu Mousse Cake — Yuzu Mousse Cake with Kinako Crumb adorned with Gold Flakes, Matcha Cream, Chocolate Rocks, and Sparkling Yuzu Sauce for $18 Here’s A First Look at The Newly-Reopened Tokyo Dining Teppan Edo There are more changes at Teppan Edo on the Dessert menu: REMOVED: Chocolate Tofu Mousse ADDED: Chocolate Ginger Cake for $9 Teppan Edo You can also now get Soft-serve Ice Cream Vanilla, Green Tea, or Vanilla Green Tea Swirl for $5. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Teppan Edo Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Cabana Bar and Beach Club Over at the Swan and Dolphin, we’ve got a drink changes at the Cabana Bar and Beach Club. The Beachside Bucket, Siesta Time Beachside Bucket, and Berry Blast Beachside Bucket have all been removed. Cabana Bar and Beach Club Two new buckets have been added: Island Time Bucket — Malibu Coconut Rum, Cream of Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Myers Dark Rum Float for $24 ADDED: Mangonada Bucket — Olmeca Altos Tequila, Triple Sec, Mango Nectar, Pineapple Juice, Chamoy Candy Syrup, Tajin Pineapple for $24 Read Our Latest Review Of Cabana Bay and Beach Club Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Intermission Food Court Disney’s All-Star Music Resort has reopened, and we saw some menu changes at Intermission Food Court there. Every entree that was on the breakfast menu has disappeared, except for the Bounty Platter and Ham and Cheese Omelet. Here are the updates: ADDED: Continental Breakfast — Dannon® Oikos® Greek Blueberry Yogurt, Banana, and a Croissant for $7.49 ADDED: Breakfast Bagel Sandwich — Eggs, Bacon, and American Cheese on a Bagel for $6.79 ADDED: Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich — Eggs and American Cheese served on a Bagel for $5.79 ADDED: American Platter — Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, and Sausage for $8.59 Mickey-Shaped Waffles increased from $6.49 to $9.99 (Plant-based option is also now available) Pao de Queijo (Cheesy Bread) was removed from the Sides. Intermission Food Court REMOVED: Western Omelet REMOVED: Cappuccino, Espresso, Caffe Latte, and Americano And a Kids Disney Check Meal was added: ADDED: Scrambled Eggs — Served with Dannon® Danimals® Smoothie, Apple Slices, and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Bottled Water for $6.49 But the rest of the Kids Menu has been removed — the Breakfast Platter, Pancakes, and French Toast are now gone. Intermission Food Court Here’s what changed in the Bakery Case: ADDED: Family Assortment Four-Pack — Select four Pastries from our Fresh Selection for $11.99 ADDED: Bakery Selection Two-Pack — Select two Pastries from our Fresh Selection for $6.49 ADDED: Brownie Bites for $4.79 REMOVED: Chocolate Croissant REMOVED: Banana Bread REMOVED: Honey Bun Cinnamon Roll increased from $3.79 to $4.29 ADDED: Coffee Cake for $3.79 ADDED: Chocolate Chip Cookie for $3.29 ADDED: M&M’S® Sugar Cookie for $3.29 Intermission Food Court Bakery Case Fresh Fruit will cost more now: Grapes increased from $3.79 to $5.69 Pineapple Fruit Cup increased from $5.39 to $5.69 And there are some updates to snacks: ADDED: Allergy-Friendly Crunchy Cookies – Chocolate Chip for $6.79 ADDED: Allergy-Friendly Soft Baked Cookies – Double-Chocolate Chip for $6.79 Apple Slices with Caramel increased from $3.69 to $3.99 ADDED: Pickle-in-a-Pouch for $1.99 Nemo Cupcake from Intermission Food Court Under beverages, Soy Milk increased from $2.59 to $2.99. And the cocktails menu has been updated: REMOVED: Henry’s Hard Orange Soda Float REMOVED: Mimosa ADDED: Seagram’s Escapes Strawberry Daiquiri for $11 ADDED: Cutwater Three Sheets Rum & Ginger for $10 ADDED: Blue Marble Mojito for $10 ADDED: Smirnoff Ice for $8.75 ADDED: Canella Peach Bellini for $10 Blue Marble Bloody Mary decreased from $11 to $10 ADDED: Malibu Kiwi Strawberry for $10 Here’s the Menu For La Creperie de Paris! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill At Gasparilla Island Grill, Mickey Waffles just went up in price from $9.49 to $9.79. Let’s see what’s new at Gasparilla Island Grill! Another breakfast item, the Breakfast Platter increased from $8.79 to $11.29. Grand Floridian Fans — You HAVE to See Disney’s Newest Resort-Themed Ornament! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Hurricane Hanna’s Over at the Beach Club, there were a TON of menu updates at Hurricane Hanna’s — here’s what’s different! REMOVED: Italian Focaccia Sandwich ADDED: Grilled Chicken Sandwich — with Provolone and Chunky Avocado Spread on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $11.99 ADDED: Hanna’s Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger — with Lettuce and Tomato on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $12.99 ADDED: Impossible Burger — Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Tomato Jam on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries (Plant-based) for $11.49 It’s a Mickey drink! REMOVED: Greek Salad ADDED: Caesar Salad with Chicken — Romaine, Parmesan and House-made Croutons for $9.99 ADDED: Garden Salad — Romaine, Arugula, Spinach, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Chickpeas, and Edamame (Plant-based) for $8.99 We also saw some updates on the “Grab and Go” menu: Turkey Swiss Sandwich moved to New “Grab and Go” part of the menu Includes Chilled Chicken Wrap for $10.49, Caesar Salad with Chicken for $9.99, Garden Salad for $8.99, Hummus and Crudité for $4.49, and Fresh Fruits for $4.49 LOTS of changes to this menu Also, there is a “snacks” menu now, that includes Hummus and Crudité for $4.49, Frozen Grapes for $3.99, Fresh Fruits for $4.49, and Chocolate Chip Cookie for $3.29. The “Kids’ Disney Check Meals” includes Cheeseburger (served with choice of Grapes, Applesauce, or Carrots and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water) for $9.49 and Turkey Sandwich (served with choice of Grapes, Applesauce, or Carrots and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water) for $8.99 Cast Members at Hurricane Hannas “Kids Meals” includes PB&J Uncrustable (served with choice of Grapes, Applesauce, or Carrots and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water) for $8.19. Did You Know About These 9 Hidden Secrets in Disney World Hotels? Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds P & J’s Southern Takeout P & J’s Southern Takeout now offers family meals. Here’s what you can choose from: Barbecued Ribs Full-Slab Meal — Served with Cornbread, Coleslaw, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Serves 2 to 4) for $26.99 Half-Slab Barbecued Ribs and 4-Piece Fried Chicken — Served with Cornbread, Coleslaw, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Serves 2 to 4) for $24.99 Fried Chicken 8-Piece Meal — Served with Cornbread, Coleslaw, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Serves 2 to 4) for $23.49 Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground We’re seeing more resorts adding the family meals option! Here Are 22 Disney World Meals Worth Leaving the Parks For! Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill A new 50th Anniversary Prix Fixe Menu was announced for California Grill. For a limited time, the restaurant is offering a 3-course menu, including an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The new menu includes The California Grill Sushi Classics Trio – Blue Crab California Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Kazan Roll. Appetizers Guests will also get to try the House-Made Artisanal-Style Duck á la Orange Pizza and Oak-Fired Filet of Beef with Black Truffle-Brown Butter Château Potatoes, Golden Raisins Vinaigrette, Cauliflower, and Black Garlic Butter. House-made Artisinal-style Duck à l’Orange Pizza Dessert includes a special EARidescent Grand Marnier Soufflé served table-side with macerated Florida citrus and a delicious house-made Creamsicle Ice Cream. Five Magical Bites 50 Years in the Making Here’s a look at the full menu: ©Disney The meal costs $89 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $39 per child (ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity. See our FIRST LOOK at this new menu here! Steakhouse 71 We are so excited about Steakhouse 71’s grand opening and its menu. For breakfast, there is a variety of delicious items to choose from including Breakfast Pastries, the Steakhouse 71 Feast, Floridian Eggs Benedict, and Seasonal Pancakes. Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 Breakfast drinks include a variety of Coffees, a Bloody Mary, a Specialty Character Drink, and more. Read our FULL Steakhouse 71 Breakfast review here! Lunch includes French Onion Soup, Crab Cake Sliders, Steak Frites, and more. Crab Cake Slider If it’s steak you want, though, you’ll want to book a reservation for dinner. Read our FULL Steakhouse 71 Lunch review here! Along with a variety of appetizers, there are different cuts of Steaks available, including Filet Mignon, New York Strip, and more. You can also order a variety of sauces and sides. And if steak isn’t your thing, there are Vegetarian, Chicken, and Fish options, too. We ordered a flight of sauces! Dessert includes the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake, which is described as “15 layers of whiskey-infused chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and raspberries – one layer for every floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.” YES, PLEASE! Other dessert options are also available. Now THAT is a pretty cake! There’s also a Steakhouse 71 Lounge that has a variety of foods and beverages available. Lounge Bites will include Crab Cakes, Macaroni and Cheese, Shrimp Cocktails, and more. More pork belly on burgers, please! Drinks include some specialty non-alcoholic and alcoholic options, including the Citrus Grove Cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise, and the Steakhouse 71 Vodka Gimlet. Take a look at our FULL Steakhouse 71 Dinner review here! Disney Springs Planet Hollywood We’ve got another price decrease to share with you. L.A. Lasagna at Planet Hollywood decreased from $22.99 to $21.99. L.A. Lasagna Price decreases might be rare, but they do happen! Read Our Most Recent Review of Planet Hollywood Splitsville Luxury Lanes Alot of stuff on the Splitsville menu is going to cost more now. Here are the changes, starting with Appetizers: Loaded Fries increased from $15 to $16 Edamame increased from $8 to $9 Macho Nachos increased from $16 to $17 There’s been a change on the Pizzas Menu, too: REMOVED: Margherita Pizza ADDED: Veggie Pizza — Mozzarella, mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions, and broccoli for $18 Most of the changes have happened on the Sushi part of the menu, and it’s mostly price increases: Grilled Avocado & Ahi Tuna increased from $17 to $18 California Roll increased from $12 to $13 California Crunch increased from $13 to $14 Spicy Tuna Roll increased from $13 to $14 Spicy Tuna Roll Volcano Roll increased from $16 to $17 Veggie Roll increased from $12 to $13 Ninja Crunch increased from $15 to $16 Crouching Dragon increased from $16 to $17 Yum Yum Roll increased from $17 to $18 Volcano Roll The price increases continue into the Handhelds part of the menu: Turkey Club Supreme increased from $17 to $18 Cheeseburger Deluxe increased from $17 to $18 Buffalo Chicken increased from $17 to $18 Black Jack Chicken increased from $17 to $18 And here’s what’s gone up under Entrees: Chicken Fried Rice increased from $22 to $24 Taco Bowl increased from $22 to $24 Grilled Salmon with Mango Chutney increased from $26 to $28 Sweet N’ Spicy Chicken Bowl increased from $22 to $24 Macho Nachos with Fries The Donut Supreme was removed from Desserts. And the Kids’ Menu now has Mac ‘n’ Cheese — Elbow macaroni noodles in creamy, ooey-gooey cheese sauce for $8. There’s also a new draft beer to try, the Orange Blossom Pilsner for $10. How To HACK IT: ALL the DFB Disney Snack Hacks! So, yeah, that was a lot! And we’re continuing to keep our eyes on ALL menu updates at Disney World, so please, stay tuned to DFB for more! These Are the Three Most Popular Restaurants in Disney World. Which One Should You Choose?! Find Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did any of your favorite restaurants have some changes in September? Let us know what you think in the comments! The post ALL the Disney World Restaurant Updates (And Price Increases) From September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially October, the time of year when the days fall easily to shadows, and fall favorites are celebrated at the Disneyland Resort! If you’re thinking of a visit to share in the family-friendly fun of the season, there’s no time to wait! You can still experience all the thrills of Halloween Time now through October 31, as well as celebrate Dia de los Muertos and the everlasting bonds of family, now through November 2.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/r2RX4PfZ0GYView the full article

After over a year, Disney Cruises have recently started to sail again, including the Disney Dream and Disney Wonder. And soon, the Disney Fantasy will be setting sail again. Disney Cruise And although things have changed onboard due to the ongoing global health crisis and small updates have been made to the dining process, guests with plans to take a Disney Cruise soon might have questions about character experiences on the ship. Disney has stated that although traditional meet and greets with characters are currently suspended, guests will still have plenty of ways to interact with characters onboard. Disney Cruise Line promises many “fun character sightings” including Goofy appearing in the Walt Disney Theatre, princesses in the atrium greeting guests, and the Green Army Patrol on the upper decks. Characters “will appear in unexpected places aboard the ship.” ©Disney Guests can also expect to see characters on Castaway Cay! ©Disney Characters will also appear during certain meals, including Enchanted Garden, where Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto will appear. On the Disney Dream, guests will be able to greet the princesses in Royal Palace on the Disney Dream and Royal Court on the Disney Fantasy. On cruises longer than four nights, pirates will take over all dining rooms for Pirates Night. ©Disney All guests will need to know the current health and safety guidelines before boarding a Disney Cruise. This includes requirements for COVID-19 vaccines or testing prior to embarking. As always, we’ll keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so don’t go anywhere! See The Big Changes Announced for 2021 Disney Wonder Cruise Ship Itineraries Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on going on a Disney Cruise soon? Let us know in the comments! The post UPDATE: Modified Character Experiences Announced for Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Disney Cruise Line has experienced some changes as they navigate new restrictions and policies for health and safety of passengers. ©Disney Cruise Line Several cruises have been modified or even canceled due to restrictions both in the U.S. and in foreign ports of call. Now, we have more updates for Disney Cruises that are setting sail later this year, including the reopening of some cruises and changes to existing itineraries. All of these changes affect the Disney Wonder, a ship that normally sails out of San Diego, CA and Galveston, TX. Previously, the ship had plans for 3- and 4- night cruises to Mexico, along with a long cruise through the Panama Canal. Now the ship has added several options for 6-night trips to the Western Caribbean. ©Disney The Disney Wonder is set to resume sailings from Galveston, TX, starting November 19th, 2021. Guests on these cruises will sail through the Western Caribbean, stopping in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. ©Disney Cruise Line The Disney Wonder‘s 6-night cruises on November 23rd, December 7th, and December 31st of this year are now going to visit Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, instead of Key West, FL, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Pluto on the Disney Wonder The Disney Wonder‘s 6-night cruises on December 21st of this year are going to stop in Progreso, Mexico, instead of George Town, Grand Cayman. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship And the 6-night cruise on January 14th of next year is going to Cozumel, Mexico, and George Town, Grand Cayman, rather than Key West, FL, and Castaway Cay. ©Disney Cruise Line If you’re planning to sail on one of those modified trips, your room will get a $400 non-refundable credit that you can use for any purchases on the ship. Keep in mind that passengers on all the Disney Cruise Line ships need to be fully vaccinated if they’re 12 years old or older. Keep following DFB for more Disney Cruise Line updates! Click Here to Learn More About the Vaccine and Health Requirements for Disney Cruises 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 What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you setting sail on a Disney cruise soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Big Changes Announced for 2021 Disney Wonder Cruise Ship Itineraries first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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