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It’s the second day of Disney World’s 18-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, and we can now see EARidescent colors when we close our eyes. Earidescence EVERYWHERE! Those colors are EVERYWHERE — on Cinderella Castle, on merchandise, on the characters, and…yes, even on the food! So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the next 50th Anniversary treat we’re having is EARidescent! But here’s the thing, the treat is Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Although it is a Standard Upside Down Pineapple Cake with a Traditional Rum Glaze, it also has EARidescent Buttercream Frosting on top. So that’s new… . It’s…different. The cake itself is served warm — but the icing is not, which made it feel a little weird when we took the first bite. We also didn’t get a lot of pineapple flavor from it, except for the hidden slice of pineapple on top under the icing. Icing. It does come with a little square of White Chocolate with gold anchors on it. And yes, those sprinkles are ALL over it. Anchor But again, the icing overpowers the rest of the cake, and we thought plopping so much on top of it was an…interesting choice. Inside the cake So although this wasn’t a solid win for us, it was…okay. If you like warm pineapple cake with a rum glaze, it might totally be your thing. But we feel like so much more could’ve been done here for a “special” dessert celebrating Disney World’s 50th. If you want to try it for yourself, it’s available now at The BOATHOUSE at Disney Springs for $10. We’ll keep trying all the 50th anniversary foods we can find, so stay tuned for more reviews! Want To Read ALL Our Reviews of 50th Anniversary Food So Far? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think? Is this a snack you might like? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: OK, You’ve GOT TO SEE What Disney World Did to Pineapple Upside Down Cake first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a LOT going on in Disney World! Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor! We just started celebrating Disney World’s 50th anniversary with so many new treats, new entertainment, and more, but today an unexpected experience in Magic Kingdom made a surprise return! A Pirate’s Adventure: Legend of the Seven Seas is an interactive, Pirates of the Caribbean-themed treasure hunt in Magic Kingdom. A Pirate’s Adventure It has been unavailable for a while now, but we’re happy to report that the A Pirate’s Adventure’s missions have returned to Magic Kingdom! Starting today, you can start doing pirate raids again around Adventureland. FYI, each mission takes about 15-20 minutes to finish! This fun interactive adventure is FREE and a great way to explore Magic Kingdom from a new perspective. You can stop by the Crow’s Nest near Pirates of the Caribbean to start your journey today! Inside the Crow’s Nest in Adventureland We’re keeping up with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to See The 4 Most Unexpected Disney World Announcements from the Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever completed one of the scavenger hunts in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Disney World's Pirate Scavenger Hunt is BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve tried several Halloween-themed snacks around Disney World already. Gideon’s Bakehouse Some of the spooky snacks have been very tasty! We have HIGH expectations for one particular Disney World restaurant, since they excel at creating DELICIOUS treats with pretty morbid stories and selling them in a little gothic shop. Let’s go see what Gideon’s Bakehouse has in store for us this October! First up, they have a set of TWO new cookies themed after Frankenstein and his bride. Both cookies are limited edition. The Frankenstein Cookie is stitched together with chocolate candies, Double Stuff Oreos, and M&Ms. It costs $6. Frankenstein Cookie Frankenstein’s Bride is a similar cookie, but it features white chocolate, Golden Oreos, and M&Ms. This one costs $6. The Golden Oreos were a great addition to this cookie! We weren’t huge on the M&M’s, but this was still a great cookie. Frankenstein’s Bride If cookies aren’t your thing, there will also be the returning limited-edition Frankenstein Cake Slices, available every day of October in Disney Springs. You can grab a slice for $9. Frankenstein Cake There’s also Mephestophelittle’s Snack Cake, which is a little chocolate shadow cake with pumpkin filling and chocolate glaze! Mephestophelittle’s Snack Cake This treat is only available on October 2nd & 3rd, so get this one quick! This little cake was the perfect size and reminded us of devil’s food with a pumpkin spice flair. Inside Mephestophelittle’s Snack Cake There’s a limit of two limited-edition cookies, snack cakes, and slices of cake per paying customer, but you’ll still want to get to Gideon’s quick because these do sell out! To wash it all down, we grabbed the limited-edition Pumpkin Chai Nitro Cold Brew. It’s cold-brew coffee with real cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, white pepper, nutmeg, and clove spices. The Cold Brew is available for $6! Be sure to stir this one because a lot of the flavor settles at the bottom! This one was a bit more Christmasy than we expected, it was very heavy on the chai flavors, so keep that in mind. A new cold brew! To go along with these items, Gideon’s has some new merchandise as well! You can get a Pumpkin Chai Cold Brew Candle for $26… Spooky! …a black cat t-shirt… ©Gideon’s …or a black cat sticker for $2. The new cat sticker (right) Keep following DFB, because we’ll be checking out all the new spooky treats around Disney World! Click Here to See MORE Halloween Treats in Disney World Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which of the new offerings at Gideon’s would you try first? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney World Is READY For Spooky Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yesterday was the historic 50th Anniversary of Disney World and we brought you around the parks and resorts with us! Spaceship Earth is a Beacon of Magic for the 50th Anniversary! We showed you a new cavalcade, new food, new nighttime shows, crowds, and so much more! But there are things happening outside of the theme parks, too. Recently, Disney World announced one of the ways they’re giving back in celebration of the big anniversary! Disney has committed to giving away $3 Million in donations to local Orlando charities and organizations as a thank you to the local community! ©Disney The charities include the Give Kids the World Village (an organization that helps seriously ill children visit Disney World), the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, the Heart of Florida United Way, the Hope Partnership, and ELEVATE Orlando! All of these organizations received their grants and donations in special ceremonies led by the legend himself, Mickey Mouse! ©Disney If you want to learn more about this, check out Disney’s new video about it! We’re keeping to all the latest 50th Anniversary news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to See EVERYTHING Going on at the 50th Anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this philanthropic gesture? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Gives Million to Local Orlando Charities For Its 50th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is a big week, as Disney World’s 50th anniversary officially kicks off. Happy 50th, Disney World! Disney dropped some HUGE news bombs ahead of the 50th debut, and we’re here to go over all the surprises from this week! Big Opening News Disney announced opening timelines for two highly anticipated Disney World projects. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser The immersive Star Wars hotel, known officially as Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, finally has both reservation dates AND opening dates! Reservations will open to the public on October 28th, with Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders able to book reservations early from October 7th-9th. ©Disney The first “voyage” of the Galactic Starcruiser will launch on March 1st, 2022, so if you want to be one of the first to stay at this unique hotel, make sure you mark your calendar now! Click here to learn more about the Star Wars hotel opening! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Disney also announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT finally has an opening timeline! The indoor roller coaster will be opening sometime in 2022. ©Disney This ride will launch guests backward and the ride vehicles even spin 360 degrees while traveling at high speeds! We will be watching closely for a more definite opening date. Read more about the opening timeline for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! MagicBand+ The next generation of MagicBands is coming next year in 2022, and it will be a new, interactive way for guests to interact in Disney World. Along with haptic vibrations, color-changing lights, and even gesture recognition, there will be ways for guests to participate in activities around Disney World, like being a bounty hunter in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! ©Disney And at night, you’ll be able to watch fireworks shows like Harmonious in EPCOT and Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom as your MagicBand+ lights up in sync with the shows! MagicBand+ will go on sale in 2022. Read more about the MagicBand+ here! Monorail Lighting Another big surprise this week was discovering new nighttime lighting underneath the Disney Monorail! Each Monorail has new lighting that matches the colors of the trains. The Monorail is glowing! This view of the new Monorail lighting alongside Spaceship Earth’s Beacon of Magic lights is breathtaking. Beacon of Light And we can’t wait to see the Monorail zoom by other areas of Disney World! See more pictures of the new Monorail lights here! And that was the three most unexpected surprises of this week in Disney World! Keep reading DFB as we cover everything for Disney World’s 50th anniversary, from food and merchandise and beyond! PHOTOS: This guest just WON Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think was most unexpected this week? Tell us in the comments! The post The 4 Most Unexpected Disney World Announcements from the Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney nuiMOs are a hot ticket item — and for good reason. These are so cute! You can get a variety of characters — like Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, Kermit, and more — AND you can buy outfits for them for just about any occasion. You can even get miniature Loungefly bags for nuiMOs. And um…well…they’re cute! We got pretty excited when Disney dropped some Princess nuiMOs recently, but a new princess is about to make her nuiMOs debut! It’s Rapunzel! And she’s adorable with her long hair and iconic purple dress. ©Disney So when can you get your hands on Punzie? Well, she’ll be available on shopDisney on MONDAY! So set those calendars and alarms, you Punzie fans! And we’ll be sure to let you know about any other new Disney merchandise releases, so stay tuned! Disney Just Dropped NEW Halloween and Foodie nuiMOs! Check Them 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. Do you collect nuiMOs? Let us know in the comments! The post Best. Day. Ever. A New Disney nuiMOs Princess is Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and there are a TON of new treats around the parks and resorts! Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom on the 50th Anniversary! We’ve been making our way around Disney World trying bathtubs full of ice cream, spicy things, and SO much more. We stopped by Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom to check out their new 50th Anniversary treats — here’s what we thought! Tavern Punch, which is Frozen Dole Whip Lemon with Sprite, is available for $11! This wasn’t as tart as we expected, which was a pleasant surprise! It was also just the right amount of sweet and it was refreshing and cool without being too heavy like a milkshake! The Tavern Punch! Our only complaint is that it’s a little pricey (you can grab a Frozen Lemonade Slush at the Liberty Square Market nearby for $4.99). Frozen Dole Whip Slush? Count us in! The I Can Not Tell a Lie Milkshake, which is a Vanilla and Cherry Shake garnished with a Brown Sugar-Graham Cracker Rim, is also available for $11! The shake itself was nice and VERY filling, but the graham cracker rim was a bit disappointing. The “I Can Not Tell a Lie” Milkshake! It was soggy and gross — we didn’t like it at all! If you want a nice shake, this is a good choice, just steer clear of the rim. Also, this one is VERY filling, so don’t get this if you’re already stuffed. Don’t touch the rim! 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 (it’s $39 per adult and $21 per child). The Pennsylvania Pot Roast! This pot roast was a bit on the fatty side, but that fat brought all the flavor! This is definitely stick-to-your-ribs home-style cooking, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for something lighter. We’re ready to EAT We’re keeping up with EVERYTHING from the 50th Anniversary of Disney World, so stay tuned here for the latest Disney news! Click Here to See ALL The New Food At Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about these new dishes and drinks? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is a Dole Whip Slush REALLY Worth in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of new treats, merchandise, and experiences coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Cinderella Castle We’ve already seen some of the new things, but what about the things that aren’t going to be available then? Let’s take a look at everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. Luckily for us, there are not a lot of scheduled closures for Disney World next week, so you can plan on most of your favorite rides, attractions, and hotels being open for your vacation! There are just a few things that you need to know about before you head into the parks. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments At the Magic Kingdom, only one attraction is going to be closed next week: the Walt Disney World Railroad. Fantasyland Train Station This attraction has been closed for a while, and it’s going to remain closed at least through November (which is as far as the refurbishments calendar goes right now). Fantasyland Train Station The railroad can’t run at the moment because construction on the TRON roller coaster in Tomorrowland interrupted the tracks over there. We haven’t heard any updates on when TRON construction will be finished, but we’re assuming that when it does finally end the railroad will be back. When Could TRON Be Finished In Disney World? We’d like to congratulate the Main Street Confectionery for making it off this list and reopening in the Magic Kingdom recently! The Confectionery Cases You can head in now to get some tasty classics and try some new treats (like that snazzy custom popcorn wall!). Kernel Kitchen That’s it for the parks, so now let’s head to the Disney World hotels. Disney World Hotels Refurbishments Speaking of things that are coming off our refurbishments list, Disney’s Contemporary Resort finished up a LOT of construction recently. The lobby area is complete… The lobby has reopened! …the new Incredibles rooms were revealed… Contemporary Guest Room …and we’ve been eaten at the new Steakhouse 71 restaurant! Steakhouse 71 If you’re hoping to eat at Steakhouse 71 too, check out our first look and then make your reservations ASAP. Steakhouse 71 Bread You’ll still see construction walls over at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort lobby, as improvements are being made to the front desk area. But you can still check-in like normal at the other desks. Construction at Disney’s All-Star Movies Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, the lobby is getting a makeover too. You can follow the signs and Cast Members to a temporary check-in area, or you can check in on your My Disney Experience app and head straight into your room. Saratoga Springs Lobby Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort and the Port Orleans – Riverside Resort are both still closed, but they’ll be reopening soon. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter French Quarter is reopening on October 14th, and Riverside will be back on October 28th. Port Orleans Riverside Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort was going to reopen on December 9th, but its return has been delayed indefinitely. Cast Members told us the delay was due to more refurbishments inside the hotel. All-Star Sports And that’s all the planned closures for Disney World next week! Keep following DFB, because we’ll bring you all of the 50th Anniversary news from Disney World. Click Here to Check Out the Progress on More Construction Projects In Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post See What’s Going to Be Closed Before You Head to Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been cranking out snacks like CRAZY for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! From sweet new ice cream to crazy hot dogs, we’ve tried it ALL. Tree of Life But don’t worry, Magic Kingdom isn’t the only park with new snacks and treats! We found some colorful new popcorn in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, and one of the flavors is pretty interesting… . Thanks to this handy sign, you can see two NEW popcorn mixes arrived in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There’s a 50th Celebration Rainbow Popcorn (fruit-flavored) and a Chili-Lime Caramel Corn Mix — both $12 with the popcorn bucket. We spotted these at the popcorn cart right by Animal Kingdom’s new show, KiteTails! New popcorn alert! The popcorn comes in this little ziplock bag, which you can dump into the 50th Anniversary Animal Kingdom popcorn bucket that is included with the popcorn. The 50th Celebration popcorn The 50th Celebration Rainbow Popcorn was fruity and crunchy! It’s definitely a sweet popcorn and is your classic fruity popcorn. Nothing too special, but it’s an easy snack to grab before you sit down to watch KiteTails! Now that is COLORFUL! Speaking of sweet, the Chili Lime Caramel Corn Mix surprised us; it was pretty sweet, too! The interesting combination of sweet and spicy worked well here. The chili and lime flavors were subtle, and we mostly tasted the sweet caramel! Chili Lime Caramel Corn Mix We actually would have liked a little MORE of the chili and lime flavor! If you like kettle or caramel corn, you might actually like this! If you’re more of a salty popcorn lover, you can skip this one. Keep in mind that this caramel corn is not Karamell-Küche-level popcorn, but it’s a fun addition to the classic Disney lineup! Interesting! The bucket is super cute — it features fan-favorite characters and characters from KiteTails. Keep reading DFB for all the 50th anniversary news and snack reviews! REVIEW: A Haunted Mansion-Themed BREAD BOWL in Disney World?! Say No More! 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 Will you try either of these new popcorn mixes? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does Disney World's Chili-Lime Popcorn Bring the Heat? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been busy celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and we’ll stay busy celebrating it for the next 18 months! Happy 50th, Disney World! And it’s been so much fun so far — we’ve seen the new EPCOT nighttime show Harmonious, as well as the new Disney Enchantment fireworks show at Magic Kingdom. We’ve eaten ALL the things (y’all seriously don’t want to know how many blue and glittery things we’ve consumed!). We’ve also kept up with all the amazing new merchandise that’s appeared in the shops! Speaking of merchandise, we spotted one of the hottest limited edition 50th Anniversary souvenirs today at Disney Springs! It’s the Limited Edition Disney World 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler and it is BLINGED OUT! One side has the 50th logo on it… BLINGED out Tumbler …while the other sports the Starbucks logo. Thanks, Starbucks! We found this tumbler at World of Disney, but there was a secret to getting it — we had to ask a Cast Member about it. It was not on the shelves. Also, these tumblers are kept in their sturdy boxes. Tumbler boxes So if you want one for yourself, be sure to ask a Cast Member nicely for it! These are still very popular souvenirs and could sell out, but it can’t hurt to ask. The tumbler is $39.99, and if we spot more 50th Anniversary gear (and we’re sure we will), we’ll let you know! ALERT! Disney World Has 50th Anniversary Balloons Now! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be grabbing one of these tumblers? Let us know in the comments! The post Shhh! There's a Secret To Getting This Disney Starbucks 50th Anniversary Souvenir! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past year, Disney World has been sprucing up the parks and resorts in anticipation of the 50th Anniversary and the celebration is finally here! Spaceship Earth is ready for the 50th anniversary! And, since the 50th has begun, we’ve seen a ton of construction projects conclude to reveal brand new shows, shops, rides, and more. Disney KiteTails is finally live in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, all four of the park icons have transformed into beacons of magic, and we even got opening timelines for some of the most highly anticipated attractions coming to Disney World next year. But, there are still a few projects going on around the parks and resorts and it’s that time of the week that we check in on them! Magic Kingdom Main Street Confectionery Speaking of construction projects that have wrapped up, we finally got to see the finishing touches put on the Main Street Confectionery and go inside for the big reveal this past week! Now you’ll find new window lettering and displays and a freshly painted exterior on the outside… New Window Displays …and inside there’s a brand new layout with plenty of returning sweet treats and even a new customizable popcorn station. An all-new layout! The Main Street Confectionery is now open daily in Magic Kingdom, so be sure to stop by on your next trip to check it out for yourself! Click HERE to Come Inside the Renovated Main Street Confectionery With Us! Fantasyland Even the ground at Magic Kingdom has been getting a bit of a makeover the past year, with work done on the flooring in Tomorrowland and Adventureland already. And, it looks like Fantasyland is next up on the list! This week we noticed that the cobblestone ground had been scored just out front of “it’s a small world” in preparation to be redone. Prepping for some work here Currently, the area isn’t blocked off at all, so traffic is still flowing through Fantasyland like normal. Ariel’s Grotto Back at Ariel’s Grotto, we noticed that the entrance sign had finally made its way back. Back in August, the sign that sat up top on the rocks disappeared… The sign was missing… …but now it’s back! But now it’s back! If you’re not familiar, Ariel’s Grotto is the location that guests can meet and greet with Ariel, however, this has been closed since the parks reopened last year while all meet and greets have been suspended. It’s not clear whether the return of the sign could mean that Ariel’s Grotto might be welcoming guests back once again soon, however, we’ve seen quite a few different signs removed around the park just to get a fresh coat of paint recently. Storybook Circus Speaking of attractions getting a fresh coat of paint, this week the tents towards the back of Storybook Circus reopened after being blocked off for refurbishment. It’s reopened! Inside you’ll typically find plenty of seating and even some phone charging stations, so this can be a great place to escape from the heat when you’re at Magic Kingdom. Look Inside the Reopened Tents HERE! Disney Resorts Disney’s Old Key West Resort We also stopped by Disney’s Old Key West Resort this week and noticed that there was some new scaffolding and construction going on at one of the buildings. Construction at Disney’s Old Key West Resort The scaffolding is currently only located on the back of the building and there are a few construction barriers in the parking lot, but from what we could see, it appeared to be some routine maintenance to the exterior. Disney’s Contemporary Resort And, lastly, A LOT of the construction over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has officially wrapped up! Now, the main lobby area is construction wall-free… The lobby has reopened! …and the new restaurant, Steakhouse 71, has officially opened replacing the former restaurant, The Wave. Steakhouse 71 And, even some of the newly renovated rooms reopened this week! Now they are fitted with a brand new Incredibles-themed look including new furniture, decorations, and more! Contemporary Guest Room Currently, only the clubhouse floors have reopened, though a Cast Member confirmed with us that the rest of the floors will be reopening soon. Still some construction going on though Of course, we’ll keep an eye out for when the rest of the tarps come down so stay tuned! Come Inside of the NEW Incredibles-Themed Rooms HERE! And, that’s a wrap on this week’s construction update! It sure is exciting to get to see the grand reveal of many of the projects that we’ve been tracking for months now and there are only more to come, so be sure you’re checking back here with DFB for the latest! Check Out More of the Changes at Disney’s Contemporary Resort 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 Are you visiting Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments! 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If you’ve followed us this week, you know we’ve been enjoying everything that Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration has to offer. LOTS of merchandise! And it’s been A LOT. There’s a new character cavalcade, TWO new nighttime shows (Harmonious and Disney Enchantment), new park maps, new food, and more! But we’ve also really loved all the new 50th Anniversary merchandise we’ve seen. Speaking of merchandise, one of our favorite souvenirs to buy are Disney mugs — they’re stylish AND functional. One of our favorite mug collections is the “Been There” series from Starbucks — there’s one for each park! If you also like that collection, we’ve got some big news — the 50th Anniversary “Been There” Starbucks mugs have officially arrived at Disney World! Thanks to @batikdesign for sharing this photo of the Starbucks Hollywood Studios “Been There” 50th Mug! @batikdesign on Instagram We’re officially on the lookout for these mugs in the other 3 parks, so stay tuned for more photos and more Disney World 50th anniversary news! 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 Do you have any previous versions of the “Been There” Starbucks mugs from Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Starbucks Debuts NEW Disney World 50th Anniversary Mug! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and the celebration is ON! New 50th Balloons! From the Disney Parks to Disney Springs, everyone is getting in on the celebrating spirit. We’ve tried new delicious 50th anniversary snacks and some BIG fails. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs has just added a special new 50th donut to their menu — is it as tasty as it is pretty? On the West Side of Disney Springs, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is now celebrating with the Nifty Fifty Donut, a donut with a Lavender-colored Vanilla Icing! The finishing touches are Buttercream Frosting and an edible “50 Sweet!” paper disk. This thing is loaded with sprinkles! The donut itself is just a classic glazed donut, topped with vanilla icing and a TON of sprinkles! This will be a huge hit with kids (and adults!) — there aren’t any crazy or out-of-the-box flavors going on here. 50 never looked so SWEET! Keep in mind that you’ll get a lot of sprinkles, so if you aren’t a sprinkle-lover, you might want to skip! It would be hard to scrape off all those sprinkles without taking off all the icing. That’s a pretty clean cross-section! Our donut was perfectly baked with a generous amount of icing. We loved it! You can find the Nifty Fifty Donut at Everglazed Donuts in Disney Springs for $5.50. Keep reading DFB for all your 50th anniversary news and treat coverage! What can we learn from this Disney World 50th anniversary snack fail? 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 try this 50th anniversary treat? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney World Treat is Pretty Much Sprinkles With a Side of Donut first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New dining experiences are popping up all around Disney World recently! We’ve conquered lunch and dinner at Space 220 in EPCOT, and now we’re conquering breakfast and dinner at Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Steakhouse 71 is the new restaurant located in the former location of The Wave, which closed earlier this year to make way for a new dining experience for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Today, we’re sharing our thoughts on what dinner service is like! Atmosphere If you frequented The Wave at the Contemporary, you may notice right away some of the changes that were made in its transformation to becoming Steakhouse 71. Let’s start with the entrance! Steakhouse 71 The entrance to the restaurant got a complete overhaul to match the vibes of the new restaurant. The hallway leading to the restaurant is covered in photos from the early days of Disney World — Disney history buffs will especially love this touch! Overall, it gives a very nostalgic feel as you enter the restaurant. The artwork is so cool! There is a check-in desk before you make it to the main dining room where Cast Members will greet you. Check-in Desk While you wait for your table to be called, there is a comfy lounge area with blue and orange furniture. It’s a lovely place to relax and get ready for a meal! You can hang out here while you wait There is a full bar and lounge behind the check-in desk. The lounge accepts walkups throughout the day and has its own menu! Lounge The main dining area has a completely different look! You can spot new artwork, carpet, tables, and chairs. It made a HUGE difference. There are plenty of tables and booths around the restaurant — we’re really loving the new feel at this new restaurant! It feels more modern and sleek than before, which is very fitting for the resort. Steakhouse 71 Dining Room The artwork around the restaurant features several Tomorrowland favorites including the PeopleMover… PeopleMover Art …and Space Mountain! Space Mountain Attraction We could talk about the new design all day, but let’s get into the food! Menu If you were wondering whether or not The Wave’s signature Bacon & Eggs made the cut, we’re pleased to share that they are indeed a part of Steakhouse 71’s Appetizer menu! ©Disney There’s also a selection of Steakhouse Cuts to choose from. ©Disney Along with that steak, you can order from a variety of Side Dishes as well as Sauces. ©Disney If steak isn’t your cup of tea, there are a few other Entrees to choose from. Oh, and don’t forget to order Dessert! ©Disney You can pair your dinner with a wide selection of Beer… © Disney …as well as Wine. © Disney Just like most Disney World restaurants nowadays, you’ll be given a QR code to scan that will pull up the menu on your phone. Our server also gave us the option of a paper menu, if that’s something you prefer. Dinner Menu Let’s find out what we chose for dinner, as well as what our thoughts were overall! Eats & Drinks Let’s talk about drinks! First, we tried the Citrus Grove Cocktail for $13. It was made with Campari, Green Chartreuse, Citrus Juices, Simple Syrup, and Orange Bitters. You have to like bitter drinks to like this one; there was a strong flavor from the Campari. It was bright and citrusy, though, and not super sweet. Overall, we liked this citrus-flavored drink, but if you prefer sweet drinks, you might want to try something else. The Citrus Grove Cocktail Next, we ordered the Pear French 75 for $14, which was made with Courvoisier VS Cognac, Pear Nectar, Agave Syrup, Lemon Juice, and Prosecco. This cocktail was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. We tasted a light pear flavor, and we also tasted the Prosecco in there. It was nice but ended up being our least favorite of the night. Pear French 75 cocktail Finally, there was the $17 Cocoa Boulevardier cocktail. It’s made with Knob Creek Disney Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, and Chocolate Bitters. Oh boy, this one was STRONG. We immediately tasted an aggressive bourbon flavor with a whisper of chocolate at the end. You better like bourbon if you order this — we loved it though! Cocoa Boulevardier cocktail When it comes to food, we started with an appetizer, and this warm French Onion Soup did not disappoint! (Dare we say: “good soup” ) It’s made with Rich Beef Broth, Crouton, and Gratinée Cheese. French Onion Soup We already tried this dish earlier this week, but we’re happy to report it’s just as rich and cheesy as last time! The French Onion Soup is $10. Look at that cheesy goodness! Continuing on with our appetizer indulgences, we tried the Lump Crab Cakes for $15. These crab cakes came with an Old Bay Rémoulade, Corn Hash, and House-made Saltine Crackers (a nice nod to Walt since he carried crackers in his jacket pocket). Crab Cake time!! The lump crab cakes were made with the same crab blend as the Crab Cake Sliders available for lunch, but we thought this dish was much better! The plate wasn’t too salty and we got lots of that sweet crab flavor. The old bay rémoulade gave us a little extra kick that paired nicely with the crab! Sooo good Now it’s entrée time! First up, we ordered the Florida Sustainable Fish en Papillote, which came with Shrimp, Fried Potatoes, Asparagus, Baby Carrots, and Lemon Beurre Blanc. That’s a big plate of food! The fish was a little chewier than some other fish we’ve had in Disney World, but still had a great flavor. We thought the lemon sauce (normally poured tableside) was the real star here; it was the perfect addition to the fish. The potatoes and vegetables were perfectly cooked in their little parchment paper pouch, too! Florida Sustainable Fish en Papillote If you were wondering, “Fish en Papillote” refers to the parchment paper cocoon used to cook the fish — it’s a fun little nod to the 70s! At $30, we thought this was a nice, light dish, but it wasn’t our favorite meal of the night. If you love seafood, though, we think you’ll enjoy the Florida Sustainable Fish en Papillot! This one is definitely for seafood lovers! Next up, the Chicken Chasseur was the least expensive of the three entrées on the dinner menu at $24. Like the fish, this chicken was prepared like it would have been in the 70s. This meal consisted of a Pan-Seared Airline Chicken Breast, Parsnip Purée, and Roasted Mushrooms. It also had a Sauce Chasseur. What an artful plating! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the parsnip purée was very light but creamy. Our favorite part was easily the mushroom sauce with the giant mushrooms. As you may have guessed, you have to like the earthy taste of mushrooms to really appreciate this dish. Normally, the mushroom sauce is poured tableside, but we got it to pour ourselves! We enjoyed this chicken dish! We couldn’t go to Steakhouse 71 and NOT get some steak! We decided to go big and order the 12-oz Roasted Prime Rib & Classic Yorkshire Pudding for $38. Look at that bad boy; it was amazing! Our prime rib was moist, juicy, and flavorful. Although prime rib can be chewy, we didn’t think our prime rib was hard to eat at all! If you thought that sounded good, wait until we tell you about the FUN upgrade we added to our meal… . That’s a good-looking plate! Do you see what we see? For $6, you can add a whole flight of sauces to your entrée. One sauce is included with each steak on the menu, but we had to try them allllll! To be more exact, we tried Béarnaise, Au Poivre, Wild Mushroom, Whipped Horseradish Cream, Chimichurri, and the Red Wine Signature Steakhouse 71 sauces. We ordered a flight of sauces! Our favorites were the signature red wine and whipped horseradish sauces. The signature sauce was a good blend of tangy and sweet; it was quite zippy! The chimichurri tasted sweet and herby, while the bechamel was pretty standard but well-executed. As we mentioned, the mushroom sauce was excellent. Sauce flight! On the side, the Macaroni and Cheese was decent, but we wish it was a little creamier. The Panko topping was good but needed a little salt. Honestly, we were missing a nice, strong flavor here — we would go with the potatoes as our side over the mac & cheese next time! Mac & Cheese On the other hand, the Au Gratin Potatoes were sooo good. If you were a fan of The Wave restaurant, the Garlic Cream sauce on top of these potatoes might taste familiar! We cannot say enough good things about these potatoes — they were perfection! Look at these heavenly potatoes… Dessert time! We went for the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake for $11. Please, take a moment and admire those layers. You’ve got a whiskey (Jack Daniels) infused devil’s food layer, a chocolate mousse layer made with le monde chocolate (a Disney exclusive chocolate partnership), and a milk chocolate filling. This wasn’t too rich, and it wasn’t too sweet, which surprised us! We thought this cake was divine — it was so good! Now THAT is a pretty cake! Now that our bellies are full, what are the overall thoughts on dinner at Steakhouse 71? Nosh or Not? Have dinner at Steakhouse 71 if… You want to try a brand new Disney World restaurant. Along with the new creperie in EPCOT, this is a brand new dining experience! Even though Steakhouse 71 has taken over the old Wave space, but it feels completely new. You want a signature meal for lower prices. Although this is not a signature restaurant, it certainly feels like one! The food is upscale and incredible, and the atmosphere is sleek and modern. You are celebrating something. This is a great restaurant to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, a date night, or really any sort of occasion! Skip Steakhouse 71 dinner if… You want a stunning view. Unlike California Grill, Steakhouse 71 does not have incredible fireworks or rooftop views. However, you are still right by Magic Kingdom, so if you go outside you’ll probably be able to see fireworks! You want a quick meal. If you are hoping for a quick in-and-out table service meal, this isn’t the spot for you. Steakhouse 71 does have a lounge, however, that likely has quicker service than sitting at a table. Overall Overall, we were extremely impressed with our dinner at Steakhouse 71. We ended up preferring this restaurant to California Grill and Citricos. If Steakhouse 71 had the view of California Grill, we would love it even more! Although many were sad to wave The Wave goodbye, we were very pleased with our meal at the new replacement! Steakhouse 71 really feels like a signature restaurant and after eating here, we’re a little shocked that it’s not! This is also a great place to go if you want a more upscale meal for less money. The steak and other entrees are not overly expensive for what you get, and the cocktails are strong for the amount that they cost. We’ve already tried breakfast and lunch here, and we’ve been pretty impressed! Click here to read our full dinner review from Space 220! 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 book a dinner reservation at Steakhouse 71? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Steakhouse 71 Dinner is Already One of Our Favorites in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Walt Disney World! GORG! It’s an exciting time in the parks right now! The 50th anniversary has begun which means new shows, food, and more. But, how did the crowds look leading up to the big day? We’re here to tell you! Here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Who is ready to go to Magic Kingdom?! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 46 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 43 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 36 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 28 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 24 minutes. Splash Mountain at 23 minutes, Space Mountain at 23 minutes, and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 21 minutes. Let’s fly! Following behind was Pirates of the Caribbean at 17 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 17 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 15 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 12 minutes, “it’s a small world” at 12 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 11 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilharMagicat 10 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean Down in the single digits, we saw Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 9 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 8 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 8 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 7 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 7 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway at 7 minutes. Mad Tea Party Finally, we had Carousel of Progress at 3 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 1 minute, Country Bear Jamboree at 0 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 0 minutes, Hall of Presidents at 0 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes. EPCOT Moving on to EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Frozen Ever After at 35 minutes. Frozen Ever After Then, we had Test Track at 34 minutes, Soarin’ at 18 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 13 minutes, and Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes. Mission: SPACE Rides with even shorter wait times included Gran Fiesta Tour at 9 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 7 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 6 minutes, Living with the Land at 6 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 5 minutes. The Seas The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Over in Hollywood Studios, we had a new ride taking over the top spot for the first time in forever! Rise of the Resistance had the highest wait time this week at 76 minutes, thanks to the ride switching over to a standby queue. Rise of the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 51 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 36 minutes, Tower of Terror at 32 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 32 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 26 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 25 minutes. Toy Story Mania And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 17 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 15 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 12 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 6 minutes. Animal Kingdom Finally, in Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 41 minutes. Time to, uh, fly! Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 28 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 13 minutes, Expedition Everest at 12 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 10 minutes. Rhino on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Following behind was DINOSAUR at 9 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 9 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 5 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Let’s go back in time! That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what crowds looked like for the LAST Happily Ever After Fireworks 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 Will you be in Disney World soon for the 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post Rise of the Resistance Had the Longest Average Wait Time in Disney World this Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to picking a Disney World resort, there are a TON of choices. You’ve got Disney-owned and operated hotels that hit all three budget price points: value, moderate, and deluxe. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve You’ve also got third party-owned off-site hotels, as well as onsite hotels owned by third parties, like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. And today, we have a first look at a NEW third party-owned onsite hotel! We’re talking about the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel. Although the hotel is set to open in late October (it was previously delayed several times), we still got to take a tour of it and see what it’s all about. Can we say that this hotel is gorgeous? Inside, the color scheme is warm ivories and golds. Very classy There’s also a huge bar to enjoy with comfortable seating — and beautiful hardwood floors. Bar area Amare Restaurant will serve up Mediterranean fare. Restaurant We previously got a sneak peek at the rooms from the hotel’s website, but now we’ve actually seen them with our own eyes! But first, here’s a peek at the hallways. Hallway Here’s what a Junior Suite looks like: Junior Suite Room There’s PLENTY of closet space in these rooms! Storage Here’s what a bathroom looks like: Bathroom in Junior Suite And we’ve got a sneak peek of the Family Suite, too! Family Suite These rooms look so spacious! Family Suite sleeping area Needless to say, the Swan Reserve Hotel is not like any other hotel on Disney World property. Every room has floor-to-ceiling windows and dare we say, the view is great! View from room Can’t complain about this view! Here’s a first look at the hotel’s pool! Pool The hotel is easy walking distance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and the Skyliner. Reservations are open, so book your stay if you want to visit Disney World’s newest hotel! Stay tuned because we’ll be putting up a full tour of the hotel soon, which will include a peek at the amazing event space at the top of the hotel. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a stay booked at the Swan Reserve? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to attend a media preview of the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: First Look at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!!! Cinderella Castle Yep, it’s almost the first FULL week that we get to celebrate Disney World’s 50th! If you’re traveling for some anniversary fun next week, you’re probably getting ready to get packing. We want to help! So, here’s the FULL weather forecast for next week in Disney World! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to bring us some still-warm days and some STORMS later in the week. Aw, man! We were spoiled with a pretty dry week last week! EPCOT 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 4th Monday, October 4th will start the week with temperatures that are pretty close to what we’ve been seeing. Yep, the cooler temperatures are sticking around! It’s gonna be warm, but not nearly as hot as it was a few weeks ago. ©The Weather Channel Look how comfortable that low is! Keep an eye on that humidity. 83% might be a lot higher than you’re used to depending on where you’re from! Monday, expect an 87 degree high and a 71 degree low. October 5th The next day, October 5th brings us a similar forecast with a high of 89 degrees during the day and keeping that low down at a comfortable 72 degrees. ©The Weather Channel The early part of the week has a lower rain chance, but don’t rule rain out completely! Florida is prone to sudden changes in weather and a surprising shower could be a part of that. October 6th On Wednesday, October 6th, 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 And Wednesday brings us our first notable chance of storms. Remember to ride those outdoor must-dos (Test Track, Slinky Dog Dash, etc) earlier in the day just in case lightning closes them in the afternoon. October 7th For Thursday, October 7th, we’re seeing a day with another consistent prediction of temperatures in the high-80s and a comfy but wet evening at 72 degrees. ©The Weather Channel One characteristic of fall in Florida is a drastic shift in temperatures from hot during the day to comfortable or cool during the evening. The trick to handling temperature changes? Layers! Bring extra layers that you can toss on if you happen to feel a little chilly. You might be surprised how cool 72 degrees feels! October 8th The week continues with similar temperatures in the day and in the nighttime on October 8th. You’ll notice that high is dropping into the mid-80s. ©The Weather Channel Even with the rain, UV rays stay relatively high. That means it’s important to wear sunscreen! Even if you don’t burn easily, those rays can be harmful to your skin. October 9th Saturday, October 9th brings us the coolest temperatures of the whole week! Wow! The low 80s? It really is fall in Florida! ©The Weather Channel That means you’ve GOT to wear that sunscreen! Here, we’ll see an 83-degree high and a 69-degree low. October 10th And we’ll wrap up our week on October 10th with still warm temperatures and a beautiful day of mixed sunshine and clouds. No more rain for the week hopefully! ©The Weather Channel Days are inching shorter here in Florida, but you’ll still have PLENTY of daylight to enjoy the theme parks. Next week, expect sunrise around 7:20AM and sunset around 7:00PM. 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 80s highs and 60s to 70s 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 Keep an eye on the forecast as you get closer to your trip and then on your park days when you do get here! Florida has fickle, fickle weather and the weather predictions might change. You don’t want to get caught unawares! 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? Get ready for storms! Welp, the rain is back. Last week spoiled us with sunny skies and dry afternoons, but it looks like we can’t quite say goodbye to the rainy season! The latter half of this week is bringing us some rain, and you’re going to want to put some effort in to stay dry. Rainy EPCOT Make sure you pack a rain layer in your luggage and bring it with you to the parks each day — even if there isn’t rain in the forecast! Rain can crop up anytime in central Florida and you’ll want a poncho or jacket if a downpour starts! Oh, and that layer can be helpful on Splash Mountain too. To see how effective the Disney poncho is, click here! Get ready for heat! Sure, Orlando has cooled down a little bit from those BLAZING summer temperatures, but it’s still pretty HOT in the middle of the day. You don’t want to be unprepared for the sun and the high temperatures; that’s a recipe for getting sick! EPCOT Light Collection To make sure you’re staying comfortable, keep yourself hydrated and make sure to take breaks as you need. Your body might not be used to walking miles in the hot sun, so head for AC if you start to feel tired. Plus, sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Even if you don’t burn, those Florida UV levels are not good for your skin! 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! 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Yesterday was a HUGE day for Disney World as it began an 18-month-long party to celebrate its 50th Anniversary! We love you, Mickey! And what a party it’s been so far! We were EVERYWHERE yesterday covering it all, from the brand new 50th anniversary character cavalcade to the new nighttime shows Harmonious and Enchantment to the Beacons of Magic to TONS of new food! But this party is JUST getting started. Today, we got to see the brand new Disney Character Bus — this is the bus that carries characters to the resorts! The bus pulled up to Disney’s Beach Club Resort this morning sporting its new 50th Anniversary look. Magical Character Bus More importantly, the characters stepped out of that bus in their new 50th anniversary outfits! There’s Pluto and Goofy! Pluto is wearing his new collar, while Goofy is rocking his EARidescent suit — and check out those gold shoes. WORK it, Goofy! Pluto and Goofy! Some guests are going to be pleasantly surprised this morning! Everything is EARidescent at Disney World right now and we’re loving it! We’ll keep an eye out for even more 50th Anniversary surprises and share them with you. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of the new 50th Anniversary looks of everything? Let us know your favorite in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Mickey & Friends Just Got A New Ride To Match Their New Outfits! 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. There is a lot of excitement happening in Disney World this week! It’s an exciting time for Disney World! It’s officially the 50th Anniversary, and there are new entertainment options, new food options, and over-the-top celebrations all over the parks. But if you can’t be there, you can still get a little touch of Disney magic by checking out the new merchandise online this week! Collectibles A few Disney collectibles dropped online this week, including a brand new line of Disney Villain Wishables! Your mystery bag will include the options of Cruella, Hades, Scar, or Maleficent. You can also buy the Headless Horseman Wishable for $12.99 on its own. Such a little cutie! Besides that, you can now snag the Frozen and Maelstrom EPCOT posters online for a limited time! ©shopDisney These posters are usually only available for a few weeks, so you’ll want to hurry if you want to get your favorite ride design. Click Here to See the Wishables! Holiday Merchandise Several holiday items landed online this week as well, including a few different holiday Spirit Jerseys. You can currently grab the Disney World, Disneyland, or Mickey Mouse designs! ©shopDisney In this merch drop, you’ll also find an assortment of home decor, t-shirts, and other accessories. Make sure to check it all out if you’re prepping for the holiday season! Click Here to See the New Holiday Items! Activities Looking for something to do while you stake out your spot for the fireworks? Or hoping to entertain yourself while you wait at the Doctor’s office? Look no further than this Disney Adult Coloring Book! © Disney It comes with over 100 pages of ready-to-color artwork, all adding a little extra Disney magic to your day! You can buy it now for $15.99. Check Out the Coloring Book Here! That’s everything new online for now, but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates and news from the parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item on this list would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post New Holiday Items and Disney Collectibles Arrived Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 18-month celebration of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary has begun! We’ve been covering EVERYTHING from the big celebration, from the treats to the merch to the new Beacons of Magic! The Tree of Life We’ve also been covering LOTS of food for the 50th anniversary including a bathtub full of ice cream, a POG juice Dole Whip float, and SO much more. Today, we’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom trying a 50th Anniversary breakfast treat! Over at ACE Mobile Treats cart in Pandora, we got the new 50th Anniversary Birthday Muffin, which is a House-Made Blueberry Muffin with a surprise addition of Colorful Sprinkles for $4.25. Besides the sprinkles, this was pretty much your standard blueberry muffin. The sprinkles were a nice touch, and we liked that the sprinkles were both on the inside and the outside. Not mind-blowing, but still good! Although the muffin was tasty it was a bit…boring. We’ve had some AMAZING 50th Anniversary snacks with all sorts of filling and glitter and edible gold and outside of the sprinkles, this one didn’t have any sort of 50th Anniversary flourish! Inside the muffin! If you’re looking for a blueberry muffin with a little bit of extra fun or a 50th Anniversary treat that isn’t too over-the-top, then this is the one for you. If you’re looking for the 50th Anniversary razzle-dazzle on your treat, we suggest that you look elsewhere! We’re keeping up with EVERYTHING from the 50th Anniversary, so stay tuned for more Disney news! Click Here to Read About ALL The 50th Anniversary Treats at Disney World Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this new 50th Anniversary muffin? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Did This Disney World Snack ACTUALLY Get a 50th Anniversary Makeover? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is big on Magical Moments, but it’s also low-key kinda creepy at times! Cobweb casual Sure, there’s the obvious creep factor of scary rides and villainous merch, but the parks also contain some unexpectedly creepy history! For proof, look no further than some chilling tales from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We recently dove into the dark side of Magic Kingdom (now that’s a phrase that sounds like an oxymoron!), and spooky tales from EPCOT, and now we’re at it again in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s all fun and games until you learn about the creepiness If you thought the Tower of Terror was the only creepy thing in the park, think again! Granted, a LOT of the spooky tales are related to Tower of Terror (pretend you’re surprised!), but still…. Caesar the Doll Like we said, the Tower of Terror is the root of much of Hollywood Studios’ creepiness. Most of that creepiness is all in good fun, but the ride DEFINITELY has some haunting stuff, like a doll named Caesar that you hopefully DON’T see. Casear the Dummy It happens at the end of the ride, once the elevator settles and the adrenaline rush wears off but before you exit. If you’re looking around, you might catch a glimpse of a creepy doll sitting amidst the dusty shambles. A nod to a Twilight Zone episode called “Caesar and Me,” starring a menacing ventriloquist dummy (aren’t they all!), the doll is EXTRA creepy due to the fact that Cast Members say hi to him every day so that he doesn’t cause trouble on the ride. Ok! Ghostly Bellhop Just when you thought Caesar was the only thing to worry about on Tower of Terror, along comes a ghostly bellhop! Fortunately, this one isn’t a literal bellhop hiding in the dusty shadows, but rather a good old-fashioned Disney ghost story. There *might* be a ghost here Legend has it that years ago, a bellhop Cast Member suddenly passed away while loading guests onto one of the elevators on Platform D. Other Cast Members have reported weird happenings on that particular elevator, like random flickering lights and off-cue ghosts. While harmless, the lingering spirit of this bygone bellhop, if the tale is true, definitely adds to the creep factor of Hollywood Studios’ creepiest attraction! More Terror From Tower of Terror Okay, just one more batch of spooks from Tower of Terror, we promise! In addition to a creepy doll and a potential ghost, the ride has a few other “fun” facts up its sleeve! Nothing creepy to see here… For starters, guests may notice that the elevator inspection sheet notes that the vehicle hasn’t been expected since October 31, 1939, which is a nice thing to think about as you prepare to plummet. In the lobby, scrambled letters spell out “Evil Tower, You Are Doomed.“ Then there are those SCREAMS! The ride is said to play deliberate scream audio tracks as a way to lure visitors towards the attraction, like moths to a flame. It might just be you or your best friends screaming at the top of your lungs though! How fun! Not So Epic Stunts at Indiana Jones Considering the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular deals with some SERIOUS stunts, it’s not too surprising that accidents happen. Sadly, some of those accidents have resulted in injuries and even death. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Relaxation Station In 2009, a stunt performer died during rehearsal for a tumbling roll, marking the most significant tragedy for the intense show. Previously, other Cast Members have been injured from high falls due to restraining cable malfunctions, while another was injured in a trap door snafu. This show has still yet to return, but hopefully if/when it does, no more injuries will come from the show! Human Hair on The Great Movie Ride Oh how we miss The Great Movie Ride! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a ton of fun, and it has a lot to love, but one thing it’s lacking? Human hair. Great Movie Ride One weird fact about The Great Movie Ride is how the immersive cinematic attraction used some animatronics with wigs made from actual human hair. It brought them to life in an uncomfortably realistic way TBH, but we applaud the attention to detail (we think?)! The Missing Crew From Nostromo Similar to some of the hidden chills at Tower of Terror (like that wildly out-of-date elevator inspection lol), The Great Movie Ride also had some chilling tidbits, and any time Disney tries to force Alien on us, it always ends up way too scary. The Great Movie Ride The Alien scene from The Great Movie Ride was definitely the most frightening — made all the more frightening for guests on the left-hand side of the ship, Nostromo, where they could spot a crew list filled with people reported “missing,” presumably due to that menacing space monster. GAME OVER, MAN, GAME OVER! “Andy’s Coming!” Creepy, weird, or just straight-up silly? You decide! But one of the strangest Disney myths involves Cast Members as Toy Story characters acting way too dedicated to their roles. You’ve got a friend in me… Seeing as Cast Members go above and beyond to stick to character and recreate the Disney magic, this internet rumor spread like wildfire. The internet tall tale said that yelling “Andy’s Coming!” near a Toy Story character would result in them collapsing to the ground motionless — just like in the movie! So first of all, let’s just rip this bandaid off — it’s NOT true. At all. It’s also kind of a horrifying image to imagine the world’s biggest tiny Toy Story fan seeing their favorite characters dropping limp to the ground! We appreciate the dedication, but you gotta admit that would be a little jarring to see, which is why Disney has a policy against it for safety reasons. And presumably, trauma reasons. This rumor didn’t START in Hollywood Studios, from the look of it, but since Toy Story Land is kind of a big deal round these parts, it seemed fitting to bring it up. From ALL the terrors of Tower of Terror to, umm, human hair wigs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is filled with creepy shenanigans, (possible) ghosts, and Great Movie Ride memories! So the next time you visit the park, be on the lookout for mystical bellhops and ventriloquist dummies! 3 Rides You Didn’t Realize Would Terrify You in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do YOU think is creepiest thing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post CREEPY Stories From Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We LOVE Disney World Cast Members. Cast Members at Space 220 Seriously, these people make all the magic happen. Today especially, with all the craziness in the parks, we’re grateful for their kindness, patience, and joy. And we’re SO EXCITED that now there’s an official way to show Cast Members we appreciate them! In the past, we’ve found ways to show our Cast Member love with things like #CastCompliment on social media. You could say thank you to specific Cast Members by sharing a post with that hashtag. Cast Member Water Drawing But now Disney has made it even easier to give out Cast Member compliments, with a new page on the app dedicated just to that! ©Disney If you go to your My Disney Experience app, you’ll find a new section for sharing Cast Member appreciation. On that page, you can enter why you want to thank the Cast Member and where they’re working so that they can be recognized for their amazing work. Cast Members We’re so glad that it’s even easier to give all our favorite Cast Members some love now! On your own vacation, make sure to take a second and thank the people that bring all the magic to the Disney parks. Cute Cast Members Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the Disney updates! Click Here to Check Out MORE Ways You Can Share Your Appreciation to Disney World Cast Members 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 Do you have any stories about amazing Cast Members? Tell us in the comments! The post Now There's an EASIER Way to Give Cast Member Compliments in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hi, DFB Friends! We’re back with another video covering ALL the big Disney news from the week — and whew, what a week it’s been! Disney World just turned 50! We’ve officially got an opening date for the Star Wars Hotel, a LOT more information about Disney Genie and how it will work, and a first look at the Incredibles-themed rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. AND if you’re looking for all the details on the first day of Disney World’s MASSIVE 50th Anniversary Celebration, we’ve got you covered! We’re covering all that and more in our latest DFB Video. Check it out here!  By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which of this week’s Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Star Wars Hotel Opening Date, Genie News, Incredibles Rooms & Disney World's 50! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With over 20 Disney World hotels to choose from, which rooms will come out on top?? Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort From super classy to ultra-themed, the Disney World Resort hotels offer a wide variety of atmosphere and decor for guests. With so many different options on the table, it’s hard to decide which hotel has the best rooms to come home to after a long day at the parks. That’s why we reached out to YOU to decide! We asked our Instagram followers to sound off on which Disney World hotel they think has the best rooms. And while most of the hotels got at least some love, there was definitely a handful that stood out from the pack. Let’s take a look at the most popular responses among our readers! Deluxe Resorts There was a LOT of love for the Deluxe Resorts from our followers! This does make sense since the higher prices translate to more space and amenities. Room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort rooms came out on top for our readers, getting the most shout-outs of all the hotels. The proximity to Magic Kingdom gives these rooms major points, with one person commenting, “The view is magical!” Some also mentioned that they’re even MORE excited to stay at the new Moana-themed rooms at the Poly! The new Moana-themed rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Another one of the top answers with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Our readers love that the rooms provide a nice, peaceful escape to contrast with the hustle and bustle of the theme parks! Wilderness Lodge Renovated Rooms And we also have a relatively new hotel that has already made a big impression! Disney’s Riviera Resort got a ton of love, thanks to its classy rooms that still maintain a touch of Disney theming. One respondent said, “The Riviera has clean rooms, super nice beds, and a nice room arrangement.” Disney’s Riviera Resort Of course, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge rooms also made the list thanks to their incredible views. “Animal Kingdom Lodge. Can’t beat that savanna view.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort also got a bunch of mentions, with several people giving a shoutout to the large (or should we say, grand) rooms. “Grand Floridian, those rooms are huge!” Grand Floridian And as a Disney Vacation Club Resort, Old Key West has even more space to speak of, “Old Key West! The rooms are huge and the full kitchen is the best.” This resort features really large, spacious rooms. The location is a bit away from everything (closest to Disney Springs) but the ample space to spread out can make it worth it. Disney’s Old Key West Resort Based on the responses from our readers, if you’re looking for a room with an awesome view or tons of space, a Deluxe Resort might be the way to go! Which Disney World Hotel YOU Think Has the BEST Dining Moderate Resorts A few Moderate Resorts also racked up a ton of shoutouts from our readers for their awesome rooms. The Moderate Resort with the most mentions was Port Orleans Riverside, thanks to some quintessential Disney theming in the princess-themed Royal Rooms. “Port Orleans Riverside! But mostly for the Royal Rooms of course!” Royal Room at Port Orleans Riverside ©Disney And the still new-ish Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort also got some love, with readers mentioning the great value of the rooms for their size and amenities. “Gran Destino. The rooms look like they would be more expensive than they are.” We agree — for the price and amenities, this resort gives off Deluxe vibes for much less $$. Gran Destino Deluxe Suite That just goes to show that there’s more to look at than just the price tag when deciding which hotel room will be the best fit for your family! Why People HATE These Disney World Hotels Value Resorts Speaking of there being more to consider than a hotel price tag, one Value Resort got a TON of shoutouts. In fact, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort was right up there with some of the Deluxe Resorts as one of the top responses overall! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort These hotel rooms got major points for their incredible Disney-theming. A few people mentioned their love for the standard rooms in The Little Mermaid section… The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort …but most of the love went to the family suites in the other sections of the Resort! “I love the family suites at Art of Animation, so much fun!!” Finding Nemo Room Based on the responses, it seems that many of our readers have a preferred theme, and several people mentioned both The Lion King family suites and the Finding Nemo family suites as their favorites of the bunch! “Family suites are THE pinnacle of room theming!” Lion King Family Suite The family suites at Art of Animation do come with a higher price tag than the standard rooms, but they also hold a lot more people than standard rooms do! If you’re traveling with a large enough party to take advantage of the extra space, these rooms could offer you the perfect mix of good value and Disney theming! Three Disney World Hotels Will Have Completely NEW ROOMS! When it comes to favorite Disney World hotel rooms, the Deluxe Resorts unsurprisingly got a lot of mentions. As one of our readers said, “You get what you pay for.” But depending on your preferences and priorities, there are clearly some awesome choices in ALL of the hotel categories! We’ll continue to report back from all of the hotels around Disney World to help you make the best choice for your family! Which Disney World Resort Will You NEVER Stay In Again? Here’s What Our Readers Said! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World hotel do you think has the best rooms? Let us know in the comments! The post Which Disney World Hotel Has the BEST Rooms? Here's What YOU Said! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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