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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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As we kick off the “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort we took a trip to the newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT, where cast members were among the first to experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ahead of its official opening. For more #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/jTQNEmdycmgView the full article

Here at DFB, we have a decidedly pro-noodle policy. And if you’re telling us we can eat noodles for a good cause, we’re IN. ©PatinaRestaurantGroup We were invited to Morimoto Asia and Good Salt Restaurant Group’s 4th annual Ramen Rumble — a competitive Ramen-based charity event that benefits Give Kids the World. We’re bringing you a full review in case the Ramen Rumble might be on the docket for you in 2022. Plus, don’t ya want to know who won the ramen competition? Atmosphere The event was hosted at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs with two different event times, one at 5:30PM and one at 8:30PM. Ramen Rumble There was a solid crowd of people headed to the event. Ramen Rumble Morimoto Asia is always a beautiful space, so we thought it was a good fit to host the charity Ramen Rumble. Ramen Rumble Did you know this is the biggest Ramen Rumble event to date!? Ramen Rumble Since this is a charity event, there was a silent auction set up and there were raffle tickets available for $2 each. Remember all proceeds of the event went to Give Kids the World to help give critically-ill kids and their families a free weeklong vacation. Ramen Rumble There were various drink samples available prior to the full ramen tasting of the event. We tried out Suntory Whisky, Soto Sake, and more. Ramen Rumble We were assigned a table number that was set with utensils and cloth napkins. Ramen Rumble LET’S GET READY TO RRRRUUUUUMMMMBBBLLLEEE!!! Ramen Rumble, that is. Menu The Ramen Rumble event features six contestants who each make their own unique style of ramen for guests to sample and vote on. Whoever wins snags the coveted Broth Belt trophy to prove they are King or Queen of Ramen! The participating contestants are: Morimoto Asia, Seito Sushi, Susuru, Ichicoro Ramen, Ramen Takagi, and Yugiri Ramen Project. Ramen Rumble The event includes your six servings of ramen, one drink, and a traditional Asian dessert for the entry price of $80. We were given paper menus that listed the ramen options and the participating chefs. Ramen Rumble Let’s start with our drinks! We opted for the White Tiger Negroni off of the Morimoto drink menu. This drink is made with roku gin, l’apertivo nonino, choya umeshu plum wine, and orange bitters. It was gin-forward and had some light orange notes that were a delight. White Tiger Negroni We also tried out the Morimoto Mai Tai. This was a classic Mai Tai that was quite sweet with a strong coconut rum flavor that overwhelmed the other ingredients a bit. But it was still tasty for Mai Tai lovers! Morimoto Mai Tai Then, it was on to the ramen! Each bowl was very different and they came quickly once we were seated. First up, we had the Surf n’ Turf Ramen by Morimoto Asia. Surf n’ Turf Ramen The ingredients in this serving included gyu-kotsu (beef bone marrow broth), a-5 Wagyu and Hokkaido scallop, scallions, and black pepper oil. The noodles provided by SUN NOODLES are the Temomi Thick Noodle. They’re thick, yellow, wavy noodles that are sent through a massager for variable texture and bite. This one had a lot of hearty beef flavor and the noodles had an amazing texture to them. The broth complimented all of the ingredients with a thick and meaty quality. Plus, the Wagyu and scallops made for a very rich bite! Surf n’ Turf Ramen Next up, we tried Seito Sushi’s XO Mazemen. This one is made with curry sauce, pork belly xo, uni butter, onsen tamago, and cucumber. The noodles in this one were SUN NOODLES’ Medium Straight Noodle — thick, straight flat, white noodles. XO Mazemen The XO Mazemen had an egg yolk-based sauce that made it very thick when mixed together. The nori and uni also gave this brothless ramen a strong seafood flavor. XO Mazemen Now we’re on to Yugiri Ramen Project’s Vegan Spicy Miso Ramen made with tomato dashi, wavy noodles, miso tare, soy ginger tofu, sweet onions, scallions, chili oil, burnt garlic oil, togarashi, yugin garlic chili crisp, and non. The SUN NOODLES here are the Thin Wavy Noodle VH-24W (a classic Japanese noodle with a nice translucency). This dish was VERY heavy on the soy and toasted sesame oil flavor. There was a lot of nori that added a seafood taste and the use of Thai chili made the dish PACKED with spice. This broth was pretty buttery but not as thick as the Morimoto Asia broth. Vegan Spicy Miso Ramen Next up, we tried the Tonkotsu Gyokai from Ramen Takagi. The ingredients here are tsukemen (dipping noodles), fish and pork broth, chashu (braised pork belly), scallions, naruto, nori, ajitamago (marinated egg), and menma (bamboo shoots). Thick Tsukemen noodles were provided by SUN NOODLES. Tonkotsu Gyokai This was VERY savory ramen with heavy mushroom and scallion flavors. This was also plated with some of the ingredients and the broth separate from the noodles. The noodles in this ramen are meant to be dipped into the broth which made for a more unique serving. Tonkotsu Gyokai Tired of ramen yet? Is that even possible? We’re on to the Tantan Men from Susuru. This bowl was filled with hazelnut, chicken and pork bone broth, pea tendrils, eggs, chili oil, scallions, and sesame sauce. The noodles featured in this ramen are the Thick Wavy KAI-16W, also by SUN NOODLES. Tantan Men This was our favorite of the six! The ingredients were amazingly tender and the broth was packed with flavor that had a little bit of spice. Don’t worry though, it wasn’t too spicy! We’d certainly order this dish again outside of the event! Tantan Men And FINALLY, we have the Root Down Ramen by Ichicoro Ramen. This unique dish had roasted squash/mushroom broth, mushroom tare, kabocha squash, carrot, assorted mushrooms, brown butter corn, chasyu, pepita furikake, negi, ajitama, chili oil, and warm spices. The SUN NOODLES noodles were the Medium Wavy Noodle Classic -20W. Root Down Ramen This was one of the most unique ramens we’ve ever had. The squash and corn added a great sweetness to the dish and the egg had a nice salty soy flavor. Plus, the broth tied it together! Root Down Ramen After all six ramens were served, you could vote for your favorite via QR code. Morimoto Asia’s chef ended up winning the best ramen of the evening with the Surf n’ Turf Ramen! The event wrapped up with a Mochi Donut for each ticketed guest plus more of the sake and beer samples. The Mochi Donuts were a bit chewier than we expected them to be but very good! They weren’t too sweet which made them a great, light ending after all the heavy noodles. Mochi Donut So, what did we think? Overall Overall, we had a wonderful time at this event. The $80 ticket price seems fair for the six bowls of ramen, drink, and dessert that you get — plus, it’s for a good cause! It was a well-organized evening and the competitive aspect made for a unique event. If/when the Ramen Rumble returns next year, it may be worth a visit for big ramen fans. If you’re looking for a unique night out in Disney Springs, keep an eye out for the 5th Ramen Rumble! Want to learn more about this event? 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. Would you attend this event? 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 to attend the media event of the Ramen Rumble. 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 REVIEW: Ramen For Charity in Disney World?! Sign Us Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yesterday we saw the vintage Disney collection of our dreams, the Vault Collection, debut in Disney Springs. Main Street Cinema As Disney World continues to prepare for the 50th anniversary, we’re seeing more spots reopen ahead of the debut of the 18-month long celebration. After temporarily closing, today the Main Street Cinema reopened with a new vintage look, so come along with us to take a look inside! Outside the Main Street Cinema, there are new “now showing” posters with vintage Disney World photos. Vintage Posters Inside the building, you’ll find two mannequins dressed in peak old-school Disney clothes. Walking in The bucket hat! The fringed vest! The vintage Mickey t-shirt! Even Orange Bird looks excited about it. Vintage Disney Outfit There is lots of Vault Collection decor, like these banners hanging over the main doorway. Vault Collection Decor When you step inside, you might wonder for a second if you’ve been transported in time. So much to see! Mr. Toad greets guests as they enter… Did we walk into a time machine …and he’s holding the deed for Toad Hall, which welcomes guests to the Vault Collection. Mr. Toad The ceiling is decorated with a kind of wallpaper or collage made from old Disney World tickets! We like MagicBands, but sometimes we really miss those old-school paper tickets. Can we please buy this Disney ticket wallpaper? There are also vintage Disney World tickets hanging from the ceiling as streamers! Ticket streamers! The merchandise is basically the same things we saw in Disney Springs, with this display featuring an old photo of Mr. Toad… Mr. Toad Display …and this display has a very old photo of Mickey Mouse! Mickey Display We did spot a few new items we didn’t see yesterday, like this soft lunchbox (that looks a lot like the plastic lunch boxes we had as kids) for $70! On one side is a classic image of Mickey, Donald, and Pluto at Disney World… Classic Lunchbox …and the other side has the Country Bears from the Country Bear Jamboree! Country Bears! And this matching classic card wallet is $16.99, and it looks like the old thermoses that came with our plastic lunchboxes. Classic Card Wallet It has the same images as the soft lunchbox with a little “handle” on the side. “Thermos” wallet And while you’re in like to check out, look behind the counter to watch footage of Magic Kingdom from 1971. There’s even a show! If you’re into vintage Disney items, you’ll LOVE what Main Street Cinema has been transformed into. Keep checking back with DFB as we cover everything happening in Disney World for the 50th anniversary celebration! Here’s every item in Disney World’s vintage Vault Collection! 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 Main Street Cinema? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Visit the Disney World of the PAST at This Reimagined Store! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting really close to Steakhouse 71’s grand opening in Disney World. Steakhouse 71 Disney has already released the menus and pricing for this new restaurant, and we’ve also taken a look at the concept art for the dining rooms. In fact, we’ve already seen the exterior of the restaurant when the construction walls around Disney’s Contemporary Resort lobby came down last week. Now all that’s left to check out is the food — and you can get a sneak peek at some of the new dishes here. On TikTok, Disney Parks released a video showing off some of the most exciting dishes that you’ll find at Steakhouse 71. Did you see the CHEESE PULL on that French Onion Soup?? We’re in heaven over here just thinking about it. ©Disney And the *massive* chocolate cake? We knew that one was coming, but we’re still not prepared for that giant tower of chocolate. ©Disney We can’t wait to dive into those tasty-looking dishes. You can make your reservations now, and Steakhouse 71 will officially open on October 1st! The restaurant is located near the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Keep following DFB, because we’re going to be there on opening day to show you all the new food and drinks. Click Here to Check Out the Steakhouse 71 Lounge 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 are you planning to order at Steakhouse 71 when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: We're DROOLING Over This Steakhouse 71 FOOD Sneak Peek in Disney World! 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is almost here! 50th Anniversary Decorations in Animal Kingdom We can’t wait to see the new fireworks shows, the new cavalcade, and more! But today, we’ve got an early look at another new entertainment offering that’s coming as part of the festivities. As part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have a brand NEW daytime show called KiteTails. We already got a sneak peek at the show, and have been spotting construction over the past few weeks, but today we got the chance to SEE some of the show for ourselves! Disney KiteTails is a daytime show that takes place at the Discovery River Amphitheater, in the Asia section of the park multiple times a day. A Look at the Seating Area Today, Disney was hosting a preview event for the show, but the area was also open to the public so we were able to get a look at this new offering. Overall, the show was quite fun! The dancers who start the show with the initial kites really set the tone for the entire experience with a great level of energy. The turtle parade was a fun touch, and seeing those giant kites in the water (coupled with the smaller ones on land) all dancing along to the upbeat music, was great! KiteTails And that’s a first look at Animal Kingdom’s new daytime show, KiteTails! When we saw the show at 11AM today, it was focused on The Jungle Book, which is why we saw the Baloo and King Louie kites, as well as the elephant kites. It’s our understanding that the Lion King-themed version of the show will be presented today at 1PM. That’s what we’ve experienced today. Right now, Disney’s website doesn’t specifically note that different show times will feature differently themed sets, so we’ll keep an eye out for more updates on that. KiteTails We’re checking out tons of new things around Disney World for the 50th Anniversary, so stay tuned to DFB for more information! Click here to see more about 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 Which kite in the show is your favorite?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: See the NEW KiteTails Show in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Port Canaveral is back in business now that cruise lines have returned to sailing, and the outlook for fiscal year 2022 is projected to be a record year. View the full article

As part of its 50th anniversary, Walt Disney World has installed 50 golden character statues. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil and photographer Joe Burbank discuss the figures — called the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection — that are spread throughout Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. View the full article

Disney World is going to get more than 150 new snacks, treats, and drinks for the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Happy 50th! There’s going to be a lot of sweet treats in the mix, but today we found a new savory snack that’s here to celebrate the big occasion! Let’s find out if this snack is worth a stop in the Magic Kingdom. You’ll find the newest 50th Anniversary snack at the Spring Roll Cart in Magic Kingdom. Spring Roll Wagon This spot just barely reopened after a long absence, and it brought with it the new 50th Celebration Spring Rolls. Spring Roll Wagon Menu These new spring rolls join the popular Cheeseburger Spring Rolls on the menu at this snack spot. The 50th Celebration Spring Rolls have Pastrami and Pepper Jack Cheese inside, and they’re served with a Mustard Dipping Sauce. 50th Celebration Spring Rolls We grabbed a couple of Spring Rolls to give them a try! The pastry around the filling was crispy and light, and the pastrami flavor was very strong. We honestly couldn’t taste the cheese much, since the meat overpowered it. Spring Rolls With the Dipping Sauce The Mustard Dipping Sauce was a good addition, but there was so much flavor in the filling itself that you almost didn’t need it. Dipped in the sauce If we could change the roll, we would add more cheese or maybe another ingredient (it could use some onions maybe?) to complement the pastrami and make the flavor a little more diverse. Cut in half It’s a very meat-y snack, and you’ve got to like pastrami to enjoy it. As pastrami lovers ourselves, we really liked these spring rolls! The Mustard Sauce was also tasty but not essential to add flavor. Some dishes really need their sauce to carry them, but this snack can stand on its own two feet. A look inside If you don’t like meat or savory snacks, you’ll want to steer clear of this one! But for guests who are looking for a filling snack that packs a lot of flavor, we highly recommend the new Spring Rolls. Spring Roll Wagon with New Snack You can get the new 50th Celebration Spring Rolls at the Spring Roll Cart (near the Adventureland entrance in Magic Kingdom) for $9.50 for two rolls. Or you can try the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls (a classic) or mix it up and get one of each! Keep following DFB for more updates and reviews of all the new 50th Anniversary snacks. Click Here to Check Out MORE of the New 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats 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 to try the new 50th Celebration Spring Roll in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post RED ALERT 🚨 There's a NEW SPRING ROLL FLAVOR in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As far as Disney is concerned, the Star Wars stories are far from over. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run New series like The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian have seen big success on Disney+, and there are more plans in the works, much to the delight of Star Wars fans everywhere. One show that’s we’ve been anxiously waiting for is — centered around (in our opinion) one of the coolest characters in the galaxy. And now we know WHEN this new show is coming to Disney+! The Book of Boba Fett is going to premiere on Disney+ on December 29th, 2021. ©Disney This new series is going to star Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Min-Na Wen as Fennec Shand (both from The Mandalorian). The story will be set in the timeline of The Mandalorian as well. ©Disney We can’t wait to see more of Boba Fett’s story when it starts streaming at the end of this year! Keep following DFB for more news about Disney entertainment. Click Here to Learn More About the New Boba Fett Series Coming to Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Disney+ series right now? Let us know in the comments! The post RELEASE DATE Announced for 'The Book of Boba Fett' Disney+ Series! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re kicking off back-to-back nights of LIVE streams as part of our celebration of the 50th anniversary festivities during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Walt Disney World Resort with a must-see early performance of “Harmonious” from EPCOT!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/G_F8Y3rD2vAView the full article

It’s been several years in planning, and may not open for several more, but Port Canaveral officials voted to move forward with the group that runs the Brevard Zoo to construct an aquarium on site. View the full article

Hello, DFB friends! We’re here for more of what’s new at Magic Kingdom, and there’s a LOT. Cinderella Castle With the 50th anniversary only a few days away, we have a LOT of updates from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery Main Street Confectionery reopened a day early! Now the home of Mars Candy Treats, you will find a totally remodeled interior and all your favorite sweet treats inside, as well as a new customizable popcorn station! Main Street Confectionery Guests can also mix and match colorful Mars Candy in the “Color Kitchen,” and you can even watch fresh cotton candy being made. So Much Popcorn! This fan-favorite sweets shop has been closed since March 2021, so we’re excited to see it return to Main Street, U.S.A.. Come with us inside the reopened Main Street Confectionery! Cheshire Cafe Cheshire Cafe is now serving Pepper Jack Pretzels, which is a soft pretzel stuffed with creamy pepper jack cheese. You can snack on this spicy treat for $6.59. Cheshire Cat Menu Grab yourself a Cheshire Cat Tail and a Pepper Jack Pretzel and snack to your heart’s content! Read our review of the Pepper Jack Pretzel here! Closed Locations We noticed that both Cool Ship in Tomorrowland and Prince Eric’s Village Market in Fantasyland were closed. Cool Ship serves cold drinks and churros… Cool Ship Closed …and Prince Eric’s is home to turkey legs, jumbo soft pretzels, and the famous Mermaid Slushy. Prince Eric’s Was Closed We aren’t sure why these spots are closed or when they’ll reopen, but we’ll be watching closely for updates. Read our review of the Mermaid Slushy here! Spring Roll Cart And the Spring Roll Cart is OPEN!! After being closed for over two weeks, we can finally snack on a Cheeseburger Spring Roll again. It’s back! The menu is still the same, with 2 Cheeseburger Spring Rolls or 2 Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls for $9.50. Or you can get one of each for the same price! Read more about the Spring Roll Cart reopening here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Entrance At the entrance to Magic Kingdom, below the Main Street Train Station, a gold 50th anniversary decoration was added to the bushes in front. Magic Kingdom Entrance With Disney World’s 50th anniversary only days away, we’ll be keeping a close eye out for even more 50th anniversary decor added to the parks! You won’t find these 50th anniversary decorations in the parks! Main Street, U.S.A. Main Street Cinema has closed to set up for the Vault Collection, a new 50th anniversary merchandise collection. This collection will feature a retro-inspired overlay along with pieces of Disney World history in the form of vintage photos, colors, and details. We can’t wait to peek behind that curtain! There will also be backdrops and props for photos, so this might be a really unique shopping experience! Some retro photos are already on display and we can’t wait to see the final look. See more photos of Main Street Cinema here! Cinderella Castle The Cinderella Castle stage is being updated with 50th Magical Celebration flooring. It’s still a work in progress, but for now, we can see the EARidescent 50th castle logo on a blue background. It’s looking good! Maybe we’ll get to see some Disney World characters in their 50th anniversary costumes on stage?! Here are more photos of the new 50th anniversary castle stage! PhotoPass Signs We noticed that Nikon Picture spots throughout Magic Kingdom were either missing or new and without the Nikon logo. The new signs say “Photo Spot Sponsored by Disney PhotoPass,” and they mark ideal locations for photos around Disney Parks. New Photo Spot Sign We’ll be watching for more news and photo spot updates. Read more about Disney World’s PhotoPass Service here! Fantasyland At Ariel’s Grotto, where guests can meet with the little mermaid herself, we noticed that the sign was replaced. The sign was removed back in July, and the infamous announcer seahorse from The Little Mermaid is back. Below the top of the sign that displays Ariel’s Grotto, Disney has added “Meet the Little Mermaid.” Sign At Princess Fantasy Hall, the FastPass+ signs have been painted over. There is no Lightning Lane sign yet, but we can guess that they’re probably preparing to update the sign. Princess Fairytale Hall Sign And the ground flooring in front of “it’s a small world” has been scored, likely because Disney is preparing to change it. We’ll be watching for changes as they progress on this project! Ground Scoring The interior of “it’s a small world” has also been updated recently too, so we’re excited to see what could happen outside the ride too. See photos of “it’s a small world” repainted here! Storybook Circus Over at Dumbo, we saw that Timothy Q. Mouse was missing from the top of the Believe and Soar sign. He usually perches right on top of the sign, and now he’s nowhere to be found. Timothy has gone AWOL And the yellow tent in Storybook Circus has reopened after being repainted. This spot is located next to Pete’s Silly Side Show, and it can actually be a great spot to take a break and charge your phone. Storybook Circus FuelRod Stations have been removed from the tent, but there are now plenty of outlets and seating so you can rest while charging your device. This spot isn’t well known, so you might be able to escape the crowd too! Check out more photos of this hidden spot here! Monorail The Monorail outside of Magic Kingdom now has loading zones, so Cast Members may direct you to certain Monorail doors. New Monorail Loading Zones Whether this will impact crowds in a significant way remains to be seen, but we’ll be watching closely. Here’s why you should skip the Monorail on your next Magic Kingdom trip!l Ferry Boat There has also been a third Ferry Boat ramp added outside of Magic Kingdom, which means they may be preparing for the increase in crowds for the 50th anniversary. New Ferry Boat Ramp The 50th anniversary will likely see a big surge in crowds, so a third Ferry Boat would probably make transportation a bit faster! Here’s why you should take the bus from TTC to Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In Emporium, we saw even MORE 50th anniversary merchandise added, like this white 50th Anniversary Photo Album for $24.99. New 50th Photo Album We also saw this 50th Anniversary Snow Globe for $16.99. Snow Globe Or you could display your new Disney World memories in this gold 50th Anniversary Photo Frame for $34.99. Gold Photo Frame We expect to see Disney World release more 50th merchandise over the next 18 months of the celebration, so keep checking back with DFB for more 50th merchandise news. Here are photos of OVER 100 NEW 50th Anniversary merchandise! We also spotted a new Oogie Boogie Dress by Her Universe for $78… Oogie Boogie dress …and this Oogie Boogie Button Up Shirt for $59.99. Well, well, well…what have we here? We also found a new Hocus Pocus Hoodie for $49.99. Hocus Pocus Hoodie Star Traders At Star Traders, the newest Stitch Crashes Disney collection landed. This collection is based on the animated film The Jungle Book and plush Stitch has a banana on his head! He can be purchased for $29.99. Jungle Book Stitch There was also a new Stitch Crashes Jungle Book MagicBand for $39.99. A pin will also be released, but it was not yet available. New MagicBand This collection should eventually be released online too, so stay tuned to DFB for news about the online release! See more photos of Stitch Crashes Jungle Book here! Crystal Arts At Crystal Arts, there was a cute Light-Up Crystal Mickey in a pumpkin for $45. Crystal Mickey Pumpkin This would be such a cute Halloween decoration! Ye Old Christmas Shoppe At the Ye Old Christmas Shoppe, we found last year‘s Holidays Annual Passholder T-Shirts and Phone Cases. The t-shirt is red with a snowy Cinderella Castle for $29.99. AP Christmas T-Shirt And the phone case says “Passholder” with Cinderella Castle all decked out for the holidays for $29.99. AP Christmas Phone Case These were also sold last year, and if you missed out then, here’s a second chance to buy. Frontierland Trading Post At Frontier Trading Post, there were new Pride Pins for $9.99 each. New Pride Pins And there was also new Vials of Villainy mystery pins for $19.99 each. Villains of Villainy Pins There are 12 mystery pins you could get, and they’re designed as vials inspired by iconic Disney Villains. Who do you want? Which villain would you want? Tomorrowland Light & Power These aren’t new but we wanted to mention that you can snack on Astronaut Ice Cream from Tomorrowland Light & Power for $5.95. Flavors include Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich, Whole Strawberries, and Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich. Astronaut Ice Cream Which flavor would you choose? Magic Kingdom Various Updates Cast Member Name Tags Cast Members are now sporting their shiny new EARidescent name tags! These new name tags are designed with the 50th anniversary logo, and they’re meant to celebrate Cast Members and this moment in Disney World history. Sergio’s looking snazzy! We love the new design and Cast Members were really excited about it! We’re one step closer to the 50th anniversary celebration. See more photos of the new Disney World name tags here! Splash Mountain Evacuated Over the weekend, Splash Mountain was evacuated due to technical difficulties, and Cast Members passed out Fast Passes and water bottles to guests in line. Space Mountain Evacuation Sometimes ride evacuations happen in Disney World, and Disney basically has the evacuation process down to a science. Read more about the Splash Mountain evacuation here! And that’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Keep reading DFB for more of what’s new in Disney World and especially as we start celebrating the 50th anniversary in just a few days! Here are photos of everything in Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Vault Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Splash Mountain Evacuation and 2 Iconic Snack Spots Reopen first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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After a long period of Disney World closures, announcements, and numerous other changes, are you finally ready to book that dream vacation? Cinderella Castle If it’s been a minute since your last visit, or if this is your first time visiting EVER, stick around. I’ve got a few things I need to catch you up on. Check out our video below where we tell you everything you need to catch up on for your next Disney World vacation!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: If you’re planning to visit Disney World soon! The post DFB Video: Watch This Before You Go Back to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy National Coffee Day, everyone! Nitro Dreams It’s a special day for those of you who like to start your morning with a cup of Joe (or afternoon — no judgement here!). You can find coffee all around Walt Disney World from places like Isle of Java or Starbucks, but some of the most popular spots are definitely the many Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Co. locations. And today, Joffrey’s is doing something special to celebrate the holiday! You can get a $1 cup of coffee at all of the Joffrey’s kiosks around Disney World today! Joffrey’s in Canada And, if you visit the Disney Springs Joffrey’s location at The Landing, you can get a free ‘Happy National Coffee Day’ Ripple. ©Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. So, what are you waiting for?! The deal is for today ONLY, so head on over to a Joffrey’s location to get your $1 caffeine for the day! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and updates. Click here to learn about Joffrey’s fall flavors! 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. Will you be grabbing a $1 coffee from Joffrey’s today? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Get COFFEE (!!!) in Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” commemorating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Paper Parks invites you to craft Cinderella Castle in an ornate shadow box. This set of 3D paper activity sheets is complete with the Partners Statue and 50th anniversary embellishments on Cinderella Castle.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/r0Dy3ATynOsView the full article

Behind The Scenes Look At "The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World"View the full article

After supporting EPCOT for nearly a decade, I am so thrilled to see more of what makes EPCOT, EPCOT come to life with the magic of possibility. One of our next transformation milestones is the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure on Oct. 1, just in time for The World’s Most Magical Celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort! For many EPCOT guests, visiting World Showcase may be their first introduction […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Bd4wBScPWWsView the full article

Disney World is a very magical place, but even in the most magical place on Earth, things happen that can put a damper on your vacation plans. Happily Ever After Fireworks For example, sometimes rides get shut down due to technical problems or weather. Or at other times, attractions could be down for annual maintenance and sprucing up. And sometimes, fireworks shows get canceled. But WHY exactly do fireworks get canceled sometimes?? But when does Disney World decide to cancel its fireworks shows? Here’s what we can tell you! After Reopening Talk about new territory for all of us! Remember when Disney World CLOSED for what felt like forever due to the global pandemic? When Disney World reopened, the parks were adhering to strict health and safety guidelines. That meant that most entertainment was suspended, including nighttime fireworks shows, which usually attract heavy crowds, making it difficult to allow for social distancing. BOOM! Fireworks remained canceled for more than a year and only came back in 2021 once health and safety protocols were pared back at the parks. Is This the BEST Way to See Happily Ever After Fireworks in Disney World? Weather High Winds Florida weather is finicky — it can be sunny, hot, and bright one minute and then pouring rain the next. So the weather is often the main reason that fireworks get canceled. But even if it’s beautiful outside, if there are high winds, Disney will cancel fireworks. Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios Let’s face it — if it’s super windy, shooting off a bunch of fireworks could be a recipe for disaster. Disney chooses to play it more safe than sorry. Back in 2014, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had some firework ash blow onto the ride that resulted in a small fire breaking out. Thankfully, no one was hurt and all of the dwarfs are safe, but that is a big reason why fireworks can be canceled, to keep guests and cast members safe! They also want to protect their multi-million dollar attractions from damage that could easily be prevented by monitoring a weather app. Check Out These Calming Photos and Videos of a Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom! Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Of course, that means that storms WITH high winds, like tropical storms and hurricanes, will also usually result in fireworks being canceled. It isn’t just the rain alone, it’s the winds plus the heavy rain that can cause serious problems. Tropical Storm Elsa canceled fireworks at Disney World ©WESH 2 News So again, out of an abundance of caution, Disney World would rather cancel fireworks than risk a dangerous situation for its cast members and guests. Here’s When Disney World Canceled Fireworks Due To Tropical Storm Elsa Heavy Rain Likewise, really heavy rain makes putting on fireworks shows pretty impossible. We’ve watched fireworks in the rain in Disney World (it’s usually just drizzling). But, if it’s a huge downpour, you’re probably going to miss out on fireworks that evening. A rainy day at Magic Kingdom! Here’s the thing, though — Florida downpours are notoriously short. So sometimes, you’ll have a delay in fireworks rather than an outright cancellation if the weather is just moving through the area quickly. Disney typically does a good job communicating overhead what the plans are in regards to changes to the fireworks, so be sure to keep an ear out or ask a Cast Member. We Wore a Disney World Rain Poncho on a Stormy Day. Here’s What Happened. Lightning Now here’s something that many Disney World guests don’t understand. You might be at Disney World, and nothing’s going on with the weather there — but things begin to shut down anyway, and fireworks are either canceled or delayed. But why? Usually, it’s because lightning was spotted in a nearby area. It doesn’t even have to be raining for things to get canceled at Disney World Lightning is another situation that could create a dangerous problem for everyone, so if there’s lightning in the area or on its way, Disney World will shut down its outdoor attractions, carts, and activities, including fireworks. Could Disney World Ever Close Down Again? The Answer’s More Complicated Than You Might Think. Other Inclement Weather Any other weather issues could also cause Disney World to cancel fireworks shows. That includes hail, tornadoes, snow (hey, it could happen!), and the like. Interestingly, we’ve seen fireworks go off without a hitch in very foggy conditions. This is unfortunate for the viewer (AKA you) but safe for everything involved in the fireworks. You might just be struggling to see! Epcot Forever These are far less common though. Basically, if the weather could create dangerous conditions to set off fireworks, Disney will probably cancel the fireworks show. See Photos & Video of EPCOT Forever! Technical Glitches If Disney found something that could cause a dangerous situation if fireworks went off, they would cancel the fireworks show. This is not something most will ever experience — most nights there’s no problem with the fireworks going off beautifully in the sky. But on the off chance that a problem arises, the fireworks can be canceled with little advance notice. Getting ready for Harmonious! But as we previously mentioned, in all of these instances, fireworks are sometimes just delayed rather than canceled. It’s always best to keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app if you’re waiting for fireworks to see what the case might be. Check out the all-new fireworks coming SOON to Disney World here! So if you’re planning a visit to Disney World, be sure to check the weather before you leave and keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app while you’re there. That will keep you in the loop on whether fireworks will be canceled or not on any particular day. And as always, we’ll try to keep you updated, too! 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 fireworks show? Let us know in the comments! The post What Does It Take For Disney World to Cancel Fireworks? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is in just TWO DAYS. Figment! There are LOTS new and exciting things debuting in Disney World this Friday — from Magic Kingdom’s Disney Enchantment fireworks show to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France. Now, though, it’s been announced that October 1st will bring the return of some old favorites as well. Several World Showcase live performers will be returning to EPCOT this Friday (and it seems like they’re back for good)! Live entertainment was placed on hiatus when Disney World reopened in 2020, which meant that many beloved performers did not return. Lots of changes are happening at EPCOT! Now, though, some live entertainment is coming BACK. The Japan Pavilion drummers, Matsuriza Taiko, announced that they will return to EPCOT on October 1st for shows Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, and 5:30PM. ©Disney In their announcement, the traditional drumming group said, “Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces again. PLEASE COME SAY HI!!! We cannot wait to see you and perform for you at our Pagoda home once again. This will truly be the world’s most magical celebration!” Japan Pavilion Over in the Italy Pavilion, Master Juggler Sergio will be back to his Old-World act. Expect to see Sergio in Italy at 12:30PM, 1:35PM, and 2:35PM on the 1st. ©Disney AND, Canada will see a return of performers with the folk band, Alberta Bound, gracing the Mill Stage once again! The band announced the return and noted showtimes of 2PM, 3:15PM, 5PM, 6:15PM, and 7:30PM. The Mill Stage Wow! That’s some exciting news! EPCOT has felt like it’s missing something with such limited entertainment over the past year and we’re so excited to get to see these acts again. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World updates! Click here to learn more about the upcoming Magic Kingdom fireworks show! 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 excited to see these acts again? Tell us in the comments! The post THREE EPCOT Live Performing Acts Will Return This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been releasing a lot of new movies lately! ©Disney || Luca We’ve seen live-action films like Cruella and Jungle Cruise, animated movies like Raya and the Last Dragon and Luca, and Marvel movies such as Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. So, what’s next for Disney entertainment? Well, we have a new trailer for Disney’s latest animated movie — Encanto! A brand new trailer was just released for Disney’s Encanto — you can check it out below! Encanto will be Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film. It’s about Mariana and her family who live in a magical home in Colombia. Everyone has a special magical gift — except for her. But, when the magic of Mariana’s family is in danger, she becomes their only hope for saving it! Mirabel ©Disney The film is directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush (of Zootopia) and has music by Lin-Manuel Miranda (of Hamilton and Moana). It will be released on Thanksgiving of this year — November 24th, 2021! Encanto ©Disney We can’t wait to see Mariana and her magical family on the big screen! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates. Click here to see more about Encanto! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to the movies to see Encanto? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Disney’s Encanto Gets An All New Trailer! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World installed 50 golden statues for its 50th anniversary. Here's where to find them. View the full article

When Disney World reinstituted annual pass sales, it introduced a new-look campaign playing off nostalgia, passholder knowledge View the full article