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Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort has an Armed Forces Exchange Service General Store on property. It’s a small convenience store that carries your typical convenience items plus has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and […] The post Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Evergreen’s is a Sports Bar conveniently located next to the Mill Pond Pool at the Shades of Green Resort. It is a good option for some lighter fare while staying at Shades. They offer sandwiches, wraps and burgers, salads, pizza, wings, and nachos. As you enter you’ll first come to a large outer room with […] The post Shades of Green Resort Evergreen’s Sports Bar Review appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

The Java Cafe at Shades of Green is a great place to grab a quick breakfast on the run to the Disney World theme parks, or a snack upon your return. The Java Cafe is located in the main lobby right by the Front Desk. They offer standard Starbucks drinks and snacks as well as […] The post Shades of Green’s Java Cafe Review appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

The Express Cafe is a great place to grab a quick breakfast while on the run to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. The Cafe conveniently located right on the way to Shades of Green’s theme park bus loading area. You can grab a to-go breakfast right on your way! Note: no open food is allowed on […] The post Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Orlando attractions offer some Halloween outings without spine-tingling. Here are 3 options already in operation. View the full article

There were 6,000 employees who helped open the Magic Kingdom on Oct. 1, 1971. Two two dozen from that first day still employed at the theme park. View the full article

Epcot visitors see splashy new Disney productions: “Harmonious” and the beacon of light treatment on Spaceship Earth. View the full article

We’re at EPCOT this evening for the first performance of Harmonious! On the way out, guests were treated to a special surprise of Spaceship Earth lit up in its new nighttime “Beacons of Light” look (and it’s GORGEOUS, btw). Spaceship Earth’s new nighttime lighting is simply gorgeous! Spaceship Earth isn’t the only thing getting a new nighttime “glow up” for the 50th Anniversary Celebration — and no, we aren’t talking about the other three park icons, either! As we made our way out from EPCOT, we noticed that the Monorail was lit up! The Monorail is glowing! It looks like there’s new lighting installed underneath, giving the Monorail a sleek glowing look as it whizzes by! According to Disney, each Monorail has glowing lights that match each train’s color! That way, the trains can spread a little magic everywhere the Monorail runs across. So neat! EPCOT’s front entrance is one of the most beautifully lit areas of Disney World right now, and seeing the Monorail pass by makes it even more lovely! Another lovely touch! We also saw Monorail Green pass us by with the new lighting! We’ll be on the lookout for more fun touches like this around Disney World this week as the 50th Anniversary Celebration officially begins! Click here to take a look at Spaceship Earth’s new nighttime look! 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 planning a trip to Disney World during the 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post SURPRISE! The Monorail Now Rocks New Nighttime Lighting in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been several big changes in EPCOT over the last few weeks that we’ve eagerly waited for! The month of September brought the long-awaited opening of Space 220, and we’ve been enjoying checking out the newly expanded France Pavilion with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris! EPCOT Tonight, however, all eyes are on World Showcase Lagoon as we finally get to see the brand-new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious! Harmonious officially takes the place of EPCOT Forever, the previous fireworks show that ran after Illuminations: Reflections of Earth concluded its historic twenty-year run in EPCOT. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a few different sneak peeks from Disney, including a first listen at what seems to be an INCREDIBLE soundtrack from Harmonious. Tonight is the first night we were able to see this brand new show — let’s check it out (More than anything, we were excited to finally see those giant barges floating on World Showcase Lagoon in full action!). We arrived prior to the start of the show and were greeting by lots of fans who also wanted to be a part of EPCOT history! Crowds waiting for the start of ‘Harmonious’ in the Japan Pavilion From the Japan Pavilion to the Norway Pavilion, EPCOT was not short on crowds! Crowds in the Norway Pavilion Cast Members did a great job making sure things ran smoothly, with designated walkways added around World Showcase. Everyone’s ready for Harmonious at EPCOT! Then it was showtime! When the show concludes, here’s what the barges look like as you make your way out of EPCOT! Illuminated barges after ‘Harmonious’ Welcome to EPCOT, Harmonious! Be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from Disney World as we head straight into the eighteen-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration! Click here to check out our stream of the first public performance of Harmonious! 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 planning on visiting Disney World during its 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS:The New ‘Harmonious’ Fireworks Show Has Debuted at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tonight has been a very exciting evening around Disney World! We bid a fond farewell to Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom, and we said “hello” to Harmonious in EPCOT! Illuminated barges after ‘Harmonious’ After taking in the sights and sounds of Harmonious, we noticed something extra special as we made our way out of the park! Spaceship Earth was illuminated as a Beacon of Magic! Spaceship Earth is illuminated as a Beacon of Magic! All four park icons will receive a special nighttime transformation throughout the 50th Anniversary Celebration. In addition, Spaceship Earth got some new external light known as “Points of Light.” We see you, Spaceship Earth! It was so thrilling to see Spaceship Earth illuminated like this after watching Harmonious! We can’t wait to see what the other three park icons look like. Spaceship Earth or scoop of ice cream? The colors around Spaceship Earth transition from shades of purple to pink and red! Spaceship Earth We could stare at this all night. Beautiful! Here’s an up-close look at those “Points of Light.” Points of Light Seriously, Spaceship Earth truly knows how to “glow up” when the sun goes down! Spaceship Earth What a great way to close out the evening! Like a grand and miraculous spaceship! Be sure to follow along for all of the latest happenings around Disney World as the 50th Anniversary Celebration kicks off this week! Click here to watch our stream of the first performance of Harmonious! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which Beacon of Magic are you looking forward to seeing the most? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Spaceship Earth Debuts a NEW Nighttime LOOK in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this week, we watched the last showing of EPCOT Forever, the fireworks show that played over the World Showcase Lagoon. EPCOT We’re sad to say goodbye to the old Disney World fireworks shows, like EPCOT Forever and Happily Ever After, but we’re also super excited for the new shows that are replacing them for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Before the debut, we took a look at the music, preparations, and even some testing for EPCOT’s new show. Tonight, we’re finally watching the first showing of EPCOT’s Harmonious. Come take a look with us! As of now, Harmonious will show nightly in EPCOT starting at 9:45PM most evenings. These times are subject to change depending on park hours. Since it takes place on huge barges in the middle of the World Showcase Lagoon, it’s not difficult to get a seat with good views. Tonight, the show started at 9PM! © Disney Now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for — the premiere of Harmonious! The show is a huge spectacle involving custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights and lasers, and pyrotechnics. The projections are shown on a four double-sided panels that are each 25 feet high and 88 feet long. In the center is a six-story-tall structure (the huge circle) that shows projections on a curtain of water. Check out the video of its first-ever public performance: WOW! What a spectacle indeed! We’ll be covering all new shows and events for Disney World’s huge 50th Anniversary Celebration, so stay tuned with DFB! Click Here to Learn About the New Fireworks Dining Packages Coming to EPCOT Soon 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 HarmonioUS show? Let us know in the comments! The post LIVE VIDEO: Watch the Debut of the NEW Harmonious Fireworks Show in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe we’re only DAYS away from Disney World’s 50th anniversary?! We couldn’t be more excited to experience all the new entertainment coming to the parks. And, the Magic Kingdom has been transforming before our eyes with decorations on Cinderella Castle, golden statues, a themed stage, and more! The crowds are HERE for Happily Ever After While we’ll also be seeing the new Disney Enchantment fireworks and Main Street, U.S.A. projections around the park, that means its time to bid farewell to the Happily Ever After fireworks. Even though it’s bittersweet, we can’t wait to celebrate this piece of Disney history during its last showing tonight! And, we’re taking you with us to the final set of Happily Ever After fireworks in the Magic Kingdom! As we made our way into the Magic Kingdom for the evening, SO many fans were ready to watch the fireworks together in the park! Crowds waiting for ‘Happily Ever After’ As it grew dark, we noticed more friends joining us along Main Street, U.S.A. Crowds along Main Street, U.S.A. Like…seriously a LOT of friends. Lots of fans waiting for the last performance of ‘Happily Ever After’ Then it was time to start the show! We’re truly going to miss sights like this… Happily Ever After Seriously, what a gorgeous show this was! Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom We’ll miss you, Happily Ever After! Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom It’s been a great run, Happily Ever After! Thanks for all the memories! And, we’ll also give you a full look at Disney Enchantment when it begins on October 1st! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Click here to check out our stream of the final performance of Happily Ever After 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 Disney fireworks are your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: The LAST Showing of Disney World’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Fireworks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The time has come! It’s out with the old and in with the new. Happily Ever After The fan-favorite fireworks show Happily Ever After has officially played its last performance! Although Disney fans will miss this heartwarming show, Disney Enchantment is about to make its debut in the park. We’ve been getting pumped with a look at the new music and sneak peek at the show, but in the meantime let’s watch Happily Ever After for the last time! We are in Magic Kingdom for the final performance, and in case you missed it, we’ve got the full livestream for ya right here! BRB, wiping our tears. We’ll really miss Happily Ever After, but we are looking forward to seeing a brand new Disney World nighttime spectacular! We’ll continue to keep you updated on all of the new entertainment coming to Disney World for the 50th anniversary, so stay tuned. ALL the Treats Coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the debut of Disney Enchantment? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the LAST Happily Ever After Performance LIVE With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is in the middle of a massive transformation! EPCOT Entrance at Night The park has already gotten new entrance music, new flags, a new Leave a Legacy display, new nighttime lights, a new flagship store, a revitalized Club Cool, and more. Now, one more new thing has arrived in EPCOT — a brand new fireworks spectacular called Harmonious. But, just how bad are the crowds on Harmonious’ opening night? Today, we made our way to EPCOT to find out! Starting on September 29th, EPCOT’s brand new fireworks show, Harmonious, became available for fans to enjoy, but its official debut is on October 1st. Harmonious is a new nighttime spectacular that takes place on and over World Showcase Lagoon. The nighttime show will feature fireworks, projections, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights and lasers. Harmonious will also feature classic Disney music reinterpreted and presented by diverse cultural musicians from around the world. Harmonious Sign Tonight, we made our way to EPCOT for Harmonious’ opening night to see just what the crowds looked like. Crowds starting to form as it got dark in EPCOT As we approached World Showcase, we could see crowds forming around World Showcase Lagoon. Crowds waiting for the first performance of ‘Harmonious’ We looked around the Japan Pavilion for a spot, and noticed crowds forming there as well. Japan Pavilion We noticed that the crowds were already a couple of rows deep, with Cast Members blocking out certain areas to remain walkways. Crowds waiting for ‘Harmonious’ Here’s another look at the crowds! Everyone’s ready for Harmonious at EPCOT! Want to live stream Harmonious from home? Click here to see how! We’ll be sharing more updates about Harmonious and all of the other things taking place around EPCOT, so be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to listen to some of the music that will be featured in Harmonious! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to see Harmonious in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The CROWDS Have Arrived for the Brand NEW Fireworks Show in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WATCH LIVE: “Harmonious” At EPCOT | Walt Disney World Resort 50th AnniversaryView the full article

Grab your leis, because the Mai-Kai Restaurant is coming back. Nine months after the water-damaged restaurant put its iconic building and land up for sale, the 64-year-old landmark has landed a fleet of new investors – with ambitious plans to reopen part of the property by spring 2022. View the full article

Tonight is a bittersweet night for fans of Happily Ever After. While fans look forward to the new fireworks spectacular Disney Enchantment, premiering this week for the 50th Anniversary Celebration, that means that we have to bid a fond farewell to Happily Ever After, the resident fireworks show in Magic Kingdom. Happily Ever After If you were thinking of heading to Magic Kingdom to watch the final performance and you aren’t already in the park, you may want to make your way over there NOW. Take a look at the crowds forming around Cinderella Castle! The crowds are HERE for Happily Ever After As of this writing, the hub area is pretty full, but you may still find a spot along Main Street, U.S.A. Doesn’t look like there are any spots left in the hub! Happily Ever After starts its final performance at 8:15PM this evening, so there is still a little bit of time left to reach Magic Kingdom. Once you’re in the park, however, you may have a hard time finding a place to stand. Crowds waiting for the final performance of Happily Ever After While you wait, Cast Members are coming around with special photo ops to commemorate the final performance of Happily Ever After. Be on the lookout for this fun photo op! We hope those in attendance enjoy the final performance of Happily Ever After! Be sure to follow along as we cover the new fireworks spectaculars Disney Enchantment and Harmonious, along with all of the other new offerings as part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Click here to get a sneak peek at the music from Disney Enchantment! 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 has been your all-time favorite fireworks show at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the CROWDS for the FINAL Performance of Happily Ever After in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you haven’t heard, there ae a LOT of specialty treats coming to Disney World in celebration of the 50th Anniversary. EPCOT Yep, Disney World’s 50th party kicks off this Friday and is bringing with it a ton of specialty treats. Today, we attended a media event where we got a FIRST LOOK at the celebratory treats coming to EPCOT. Take a look! There are a ton of very beautiful and, well, very BLUE treats coming to EPCOT and we are so pumped to take a peek at them. We’ll be bringing you full reviews of the 50th treats soon — but for now, let’s check them out! Give us ALL the sugary sweets!! The first treat on display was a Lemon Chiffon Cake with Blueberry Mousse coming to Sunshine Seasons. We love that yellow and blue together! This treat is simple and beautiful and is probably calling the names of lemon lovers everywhere. Lemon Chiffon Cake Next up, take a look at the Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake, also coming to Sunshine Seasons. This treat is a mini chocolate Bundt cake with chocolate ganache, sprinkles, and icing dusted with EARidescent shimmer and chocolate 50th-anniversary garnish. The attention to detail is awesome! The Brew-Wing at the EPCOT Experience is bringing us a trendy treat with the EARidescent Croissant Doughnut — a croissant doughnut with blue icing and sprinkles. Look at those cute little Mickey sprinkles! How can you go wrong with a croissant doughnut?! More Mickey Sprinkles! The most eye-catching treat on the whole table HAS to be this Chocolate Pyramid that will be available at San Angel Inn Restaurante and La Hacienda de San Angel. WOW! This stunning dessert is a festively decorated chocolate pyramid filled with Mexican chocolate mousse and toffee served atop a traditional Tres Leches Cake and accompanied by ice cream. OMG. We’re drooling just thinking about it! This thing is spectacular! Over at Le Cellier Steakhouse, you’ll find the Chocolate Mousse Bar made with dark chocolate mousse, caramel cookie pieces, milk chocolate shell, and chocolate shortbread cookie. Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate is our love language This one is DEFINITELY for the chocolate lovers out there! Chocolate Caramel Bar And, we’ve got another eye-catching treat with Teppan Edo’s Yuzu Mousse Cake, made with kinako crumb adorned with gold flakes, matcha cream, chocolate rocks, and sparkling yuzu sauce. Yuzu Mousse Cake It looks like the Japan Pavilion and Spaceship Earth in treat form! This is a work of art! Over in the Italy Pavilion, guests will head to Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli for the Vanilla and Blueberry Panna Cotta. YUM! The dessert comes accompanied by white chocolate and gold dust. Look at that color! Also in the Italy Pavilion, guests will be able to visit the Donkey Cart and Gelateria Toscana for the Blue and White 7-Layer Cake topped with chocolate ganache and gold dust. There is a lot of gold dust in these treats! Get a look at those layers! Are you excited for the 50th yet? Well, we have more! Coral Reef Restaurant will have a Key Lime Tart with toasted meringue, EARidescent shimmer, sprinkles, and chocolate ganache. Like a little Key Lime pie in the ocean This sounds like a refreshing treat to have on a hot day! So pretty! And FINALLY we got a peek at the Boba Blue Magic coming to Nine Dragons. Do you think the fortunes will be Disney themed? This dessert is made with housemade butterfly pea flower ice cream and blue lychee jelly topped with creamy milk cap, blueberry popping boba, crunchy toffee, and a fortune cookie. That blue is gorg! Wow! Some of these treats sure are stunning! Keep an eye on DFB in the coming days as we try SO MANY 50TH TREATS. Want to learn about ALL the treats coming to Disney World for the 50th? Click 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 Which of these treats are you most excited to try? Tell us 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 by Disney World to attend their media preview of 50th Anniversary Celebrations in EPCOT. 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: First Look at the 50th Anniversary Treats Coming to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, you may have picked up a new hobby or two over the past year and a half. If you joined in on the adult coloring book craze, we have a new Disney World merchandise item for you to check out! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration has brought with it a ton of merchandise and souvenirs, including a new coffee table book and a new cookbook. Now you can add to your bookshelf an adult coloring book to go along with the celebration! Whether you need a new activity to keep yourself busy on the plane as you travel to Disney World, or you’re simply looking for a fun and creative hobby to fill your evenings and weekends, pick up a copy of Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World Book. © Disney This adult coloring book that retails on shopDisney for $15.99 contains over 100 images to color in however you see fit! Do you prefer Cinderella Castle’s pink or silver look? You can decide! Pull out your set of colored pencils and get coloring (with 100 pages to fill in, you’ll have plenty of “chill” time). Some colorful inspiration! That’s not all! For every book purchased on shopDisney through December 31st, Disney will donate a book to First Book, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing new books and educational resources to educators who serve children in need. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for new merchandise that celebrates Disney World’s 50th Anniversary — stay tuned for the latest discoveries! Click here to shop for a copy of Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World Book. 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 planning a trip to Disney World during its 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s New 50th Anniversary Adult Coloring Book Comes With Over 100 Pages! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is currently undergoing a HUGE transformation. Spaceship Earth It includes new restaurants, stores, neighborhoods, and attractions. We’ve been crossing our fingers extra-tight that we would hear more information about the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind thrill ride coming to EPCOT as part of the transformation, and boy oh boy do we have some thrilling news to share with you! We were able to get a special sneak peek of the upcoming attraction! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be located in the World Discovery neighborhood of EPCOT, specifically in the former location of the Universe of Energy. It has been under construction for quite some time, so it’s even more exciting to finally get some updates today! ©Disney We got to go inside the ride, but couldn’t take any pictures, so we’re going to paint a picture for you! We only saw half of the the full attraction and — we cannot emphasize this enough — IT. IS. HUGE!!!! Like, MASSIVE. Imagineers told us that the building is technically one story (probably because it’s one big room), but it realistically looks to be the height of a something closer to a 4 story building! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ©Disney We saw mostly the track of the ride inside, which, again, is GINORMOUS. At one point, the track goes through a large set piece that’s full of pinks and purples to make it look like a galaxy. ©Disney Then, we saw a VERY large sphere structure that looks similar to a planet, or like a big moon. It had texture and crater-like divots, but was completely black, so we’re guessing there will be projections used on it. If you want a reference for how big this planet thing is, think Mars in front of Mission: SPACE size! Mission: SPACE We saw the ride with the lights on, so we’re sure it’ll look different in the dark with lighting and effects, but the track looked pretty complete to us! Although, more set pieces could always be added. The track has a bunch of twists and turns, but we didn’t see any loops or inversions. Imagineers emphasized that this is a “family friendly cosmic adventure.” ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) The ride is an omnicoaster, which means the ride vehicle will spin a full 360 degrees on the track while traveling at high speeds. They also said this is one of the longest indoor rollercoasters in the WORLD! However, they would not give up any info on a possible opening date. ©Disney The story of Cosmic Rewind is that the planet of Xandar is bringing the first intergalactic world pavilion to EPCOT! But, you will be flying through space with the Guardians of the Galaxy, so you never know what you’ll encounter. ©Disney We simply cannot wait to ride it for ourselves when it opens at EPCOT! Be sure to follow along for even more exciting updates and announcements on the upcoming ride! Click here to learn more about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a visit to Disney World in 2022? 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 by Disney World to attend their media preview. 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 Our First Look INSIDE the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride in EPCOT! Here’s What We Saw first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can find all kinds of 50th Anniversary merchandise in Disney World right now. 50th Anniversary Merchandise There are collections with EARidescent designs, vintage items, and even Starbucks x Disney World souvenirs. But now there’s a NEW 50th Anniversary collection that’s all about one of the original Disney World hotels. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort opened in 1971, the same year that Disney World itself opened. That means the hotel is celebrating its own 50th Anniversary! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground To celebrate, you can find all sorts of new souvenirs at the hotel’s gift shop. We stopped by to take a look today! 50th Merchandise at Fort Wilderness We found some dark green metal water bottles that look perfect for a day of exploring for $27.99. Water Bottles The bottles are covered in stickers that have a Fort Wilderness theme. Water Bottle Or you can bring home a print depicting the resort for $39.99. Artwork You might even spot some familiar Disney characters on the print! There was also a Small Spare Tire Cover for $79.99, which sounds like a great adventure-themed souvenir from this hotel. Spare Tire Cover The tire cover has the Fort Wilderness logo on it with a “50” logo addition. For all the pin collectors, there was also a new Fort Wilderness pin for $12.99. The pin has Mickey Mouse with some landmarks from the resort and the logo hanging on the bottom. Pin Over in the clothing section, we spotted a t-shirt for $24.99 that teaches you how to make S’mores. S’Mores t-shirt There was a blue collared shirt for $59.99, which had the Fort Wilderness logo on the front… Blue collared shirt …a patch on the left sleeve… Patch …and a decal of landmarks from the resort on the back. Back For a more colorful option, there was a short-sleeve collared shirt that was covered in patch designs, like the stickers we found on the water bottles. This shirt was $85. Collared shirt Or, for a more classic look, there was a long-sleeve t-shirt for $34.99 that had the hotel’s logo on the front and blue baseball-tee style sleeves. Long Sleeve t-shirt And finally, no vacation is complete without a great beach towel. There was a new one in this collection for $29.99. Beach Towel It had the resort’s name with the “50” logo on the front… Front …and an acorn pattern on the back. Back You can head to Meadow Trading Post at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort today to check out the new items! Keep following DFB, because we’ll let you know about all the new 50th Anniversary updates. Click Here to Check Out MORE 50th Anniversary Merchandise In Disney World Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which new item would you buy from the Fort Wilderness collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Items Celebrate the 50th Anniversary You Totally Forgot About In Disney World 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. Have you laid eyes on the cuteness of Disney Wishables? The Headless Horseman Wishable These collectible little plushes have become very popular in the Disney Parks and online. We’ve seen sets inspired by Peter Pan’s Flight, Incredibles, and more! Recently, we spotted the seasonally appropriate VILLAINS Wishables in Disney World — and now they’re available online! Yep, Disney released the Villains Wishables collection on shopDisney today so you can snag these spooky collectibles. You can opt to pick up the Disney Parks Wishables Mystery Plush which is a blind bag option! Villains Wishables This one comes with either Hades, Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, or Scar for $12.99. There’s also a rare chaser plush that’s Angry Hades! Click here to buy the Disney Parks Wishables Mystery Plush! Or you can opt to pick up the standalone Headless Horseman Disney Parks Wishables Plush. This might be our favorite Wishable we’ve seen in a WHILE. Have you ever seen something so cute and yet…so scary!? He’s so spooky! This lil fella is also available online for $12.99. Just don’t get spooked when you’re clicking “Checkout!” Want to buy the Headless Horseman Disney Parks Wishables Plush? Click here! Both of these items are available on shopDisney and in the Disney Parks right now! Head on over to get one (or a few, we don’t judge). Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise updates! To see where you can find this collection in Disney World, click here! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of these plushes? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Disney's Headless Horseman Shipped Right to Your Door! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Main Street Confectionery has officially reopened with a NEW look and new treats!! Main Street Confectionery We got an early peek at this renovated spot yesterday and even got the chance to munch down on Skittles fudge, and M&M’S brownie pies!! Today, we came back for the Confectionery’s official reopening to try some more of the treats you can find here — and this time we went for a chocolate OVERLOAD! As we mentioned above, the Confectionery has a new look, a new ordering set-up, and lots of new treats! Main Street Confectionery Inside the Confectionery you’ll find a candy wall… Color Kitchen …a place to make custom popcorn… Kernel Kitchen …pre-packaged treats… 50th Anniversary Display …and more. While this treat was tasty, we do feel like it was a tiny bit overloaded with peanuts and that peanut butter flavor. We would have loved more caramel to help cut a bit of that peanut flavor. Snickers Cupcake But, if you LOVE that peanut butter flavor, Snickers, peanuts, and chocolate, we have a feeling this is one you’ll really enjoy! Snickers Cupcake If you like chocolate but aren’t a fan of peanuts and peanut butter, then you’ll want to steer clear of this sweet treat. Snickers Cupcake You can try it yourself from the Confectionery for $5.49. Next up, we went for the Mickey Marshmallow! This treat features a Mickey-shaped marshmallow with M&M’S minis milk chocolate candies and a milk chocolate coating. Mickey Marshmallow Time Truthfully, this marshmallow treat was pretty basic — marshmallow, chocolate, and M&M’S. But, sometimes basic is a good thing! This treat was actually very tasty! Mickey Marshmallow If you love marshmallows, chocolate, and M&M’S, then we have a feeling you’ll enjoy this. There is a LOT of marshmallow though, so if you don’t want to eat that much marshmallow, you might want to opt for a krispie treat with some similar toppings instead! Mickey Marshmallow If you want to grab the Mickey Marshmallow, it can be all yours for $5.99. Finally, we ended our chocolate extravaganza with some Chocolate (Twix) Fudge! This treat is essentially made of chocolate fudge with chopped Twix inside of and on top of it. Twix Fudge This fudge was great! If you’re a chocolate lover and a fan of Twix, this will be right up your alley. The chocolate is very rich though, so you’ll probably want to share the fudge with some friends, or just eat it over the course of the day rather than all at once. Twix Fudge If you aren’t a fan of rich chocolate and Twix, then you’ll probably want to opt for some of the other creations here. Twix Fudge You can try the Twix Fudge for $4.99. And that’s a look at some of the treats at the updated Confectionery! Want to see our review of MORE of the treats at this reopened spot? Click here! The Register Area As always, be sure to check back with us for more Disney news and reviews! Click here to get a full look inside the reopened Confectionery! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you get any of these treats? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Are These Treats at Magic Kingdom's Main Street Confectionery Worth the Cavities? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might have Halloween on your mind but the holidays will be here before you know it! Christmas in Magic Kingdom If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth, you might be hoping to snag a new MagicBand. Well, we’ve got GREAT news! Annual Passholders and Disney Resort hotel guests can now preorder a new HOLIDAY MagicBand! Thanks to reader @schreiberjoe on Instagram, we’re taking a sneak peek at a MagicBand available for resort guests and Passholders to pre-order! Check out the Mickey Christmas Plaid Limited Release Exclusive MagicBand! ©Disney This band features a sweet snowman on one side and a cheery Mickey on the other! Add that background of Christmas plaid and we’re already feeling the holiday spirit. ©Disney If you’re a Passholder or Resort Guest, you can pre-order this MagicBand RIGHT NOW for $25 (compared to its standard price of $39.99). Just head to the MagicBands section of your My Disney Experience account. As always, stay tuned to DFB for alll the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about MagicBands! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What do you think of this MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post Select Disney World Guests Can Pre-Order a Holiday MagicBand NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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