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Space 220 is finally open, and we’re here to get some dinner in outer space! Let’s go 220 miles above EPCOT! After more than four years of development, the immersive space restaurant officially opened yesterday, serving a prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner. We already showed you the full lunch and lounge experience so now please join us 220 miles above the Earth for a unique view of the galaxy and some tasty treats! Space 220 is only accepting walk-ins from now through September 26th. As of September 27th and beyond, reservations will be available and they are strongly recommend. Reservations opened yesterday, September 20th, the same day Space 220 opened! Atmosphere We already ate lunch at Space 220 and shared a FULL review of the lunch menu and the lounge menu as well. Now it’s time to share our thoughts about dinner! Let’s head on over to the restaurant. Yesterday, we waited in line for a QUITE a bit outside (some of our reporters waited nearly 4 HOURS to get into Space 220, so if you’re heading there soon, be prepared to wait). Our server told us the line was cut off on opening day too, so just note if you try to get in this opening week it might be tricky to get in. We’re ready to EAT! While outside, you can look at the full menu. (Apostrophe rules apparently don’t apply in space…ahem…”Kids’s.” ) Space 220 menu As you near the restaurant’s entrance, you’ll find a Space 220 desk with a Cast Member assisting guests. Space 220 Desk After that, we went inside to the front desk to check in… So futuristic …where we were given a boarding pass to go up to Centauri Space Station! Our Boarding Pass Then, it was time to get in that awesome space elevator! This element is really one of the big draws of the restaurant. It’s so unique. Our reporters (now well-seasoned space travelers) said this combined with the windows into space in the actual restaurant were the major selling points of the restaurant for them. The Space Elevator! And away… Looking over EPCOT …we… We’re really high up! …goooo! And there’s Florida! To see videos of the space elevator experience, click here! We got off the elevator and stepped onto the space station… Space 220 …where we caught a glimpse of that interesting space lettuce! (Old Horizon stans, it’s not quite as inventive as THAT space produce used to be, but hey…space lettuce. It’s here.) Living With the Land…in space? Then, we headed inside the restaurant! Space 220!! The restaurant features a variety of different tables on two different levels — one that is lower and closer to the windows to space, and another that is elevated and a bit further from the windows. For more details about the tables, seating areas, silverware, and even space bathroom signs — click here! Once we were seated, we were greeted by our rockstar of a server, Daniel (seriously, he was the best!). Everyone say “hi” to Daniel! Curious to know what other Cast Member outfits look like for Space 220? We got to see some of them while outside. Looks like they’re ready to enjoy a trip to space! The Cast Members Then, it was time to make some decisions on what we were going to order! Click here to take a look inside Space 220! Menu Dinner at Space 220 is a prix fixe menu that costs $79 per adult and $29 per kid. For adults, the prix fixe dinner menu includes one Lift-Off (appetizer), one Star Course (entree), and one Supernova Sweet (dessert). Lift-Off choices are the same as lunch and include the Big Bang Burrata, Starry Calamari, Blue Moon Cauliflower, Neptune Tartare, Centauri Caesar Salad, Space Greens, and Galaxy Grain Salad. ©Disney The Star Course options are the Slow Rotation Short Rib, Florida Red Snapper, Roasted Free-range Chicken (also on the lunch menu), X2 Duck, Terra-Bolognese (also on the lunch menu), Bluehouse Salmon (also on the lunch menu), and 8oz Filet Mignon. ©Disney As for the Super Nova Sweets, you can choose between Carrot Cake, Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Gelato and Sorbet, and Lemon Mousse. ©Disney Space Station Supplementals are not included in the prix fixe price, but you can order a 1.5 lbs Baked Whole Lobster Stuffed with Jumbo Crab or a 24oz Bone in Ribeye for an added cost. ©Disney You can also add on some additional Satellite Sides to your meal for an additional cost. The options are Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Fried Potato Wedges, Brussels Sprouts, and Broccolini (the same options as lunch!). ©Disney It’s $29 for kids to eat at Space 220 for lunch and dinner, and that price includes one Star Course (entree), one Supernova Sweet (dessert), and one Celestial Beverage (drink). The Star Course options for kids at dinner are Space-Ghetti, Galactic Salmon, Cosmic Chicken, Steak & Space Fries, and Mission Macaroni. ©Disney And for dessert, kids can choose from a Cosmic Cupcake, Gelato Scoop, or Sorbet. ©Disney Kids also get a Celestial Beverage with the option to upgrade to a Space 220 collectible cup for $3. Kids drink options are Soda, Milk, Apple Juice, or Water. Kids can also grab the Moon Rocks or Lightyear Lemonade Zero-Proof Sippers (with the included sipper cup) for $12. ©Disney These drinks (the Kids’ Zero-Proof Sippers) are served in the Space 220 collectible cup. Souvenir Sipper Adults can order beer, wine, or special Atmospheric Spirits as an add on to the price of their meal (a standard non-alcoholic drink like Coke or tea is included with your meal). The drinks are the same between the lunch and dinner menus. ©Disney And if you prefer non-alcoholic options, there are more space-themed drinks to choose (the same drinks kiddos can order plus the coffee-based Milky Way). ©Disney Now, let’s get into what we had to eat and drink! Eats and Drinks Drinks at Space 220 The cocktails are truly something to behold at Space 220. We ordered just about all of them on opening day and you can check them all out in detail here. We’ll recap a few favorites as well as one we missed out on! Just a few of the cocktails you can order include The Nebula, which is a mixture of Maker’s Mark, Pineapple, Honey, Passion Fruit, Angostura Bitters, and Moon Dust (edible glitter) for $15. We were big fans of this drink; you can definitely taste the honey and it is very smooth! If we were to order a cocktail again, even though this one was not as “fun” as the other drinks, this would be the one that we would get! The Nebula — check out those little orange peels cut into star shapes! You can also sip on the Celestial Cosmopolitan, which is also $15 and is a mixture of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry-Hibiscus Juice, and Moon Dust (we’re starting to sense a Moon Dust trend here…). This had a bit of a floral aftertaste but, for the most part, tasted like a good classic Cosmo. Celestial Cosmopolitan For the kids and the kids at heart, there’s a fun variety of nonalcoholic drinks to choose from. The Lightyear Lemonade comes with Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, Butterfly Pea Tea, and Mint. It was good, but it really just tasted like lemonade to us and there are far more interesting drinks (including some for kiddos that are featured on the kids’ menu!) to choose from. Very striking color though due to that Butterfly Pea Flower tea! Lightyear Lemonade If you’re looking for a Space 220 souvenir, then you might want to grab a pack of Space 220 collectible trading cards! These cards come with the purchase of any kids’ meal. If you want to grab these cards as an adult, you can get them with the purchase of any Zero-Proof Cocktail. Trading Cards Across the board, the drink selections are very colorful and each one is unique from the next! Planetary Punch (alcoholic), Moon Rocks (nonalcoholic), and Celestial Cosmopolitan (alcoholic) The MISSING drink we finally got to try (and TBH one we were excited to taste) was missing a key component on opening day — astronaut ice cream. They didn’t have the freeze-dried ice cream sandwich garnish for most of opening day, so we skipped it (because the drink with astronaut ice cream but they’re OUT of astronaut ice cream is just sad!). So finally, introducing The Big Tang. For $16, this drink is made with Avion Silver, Grand Marnier, Tang-Infused Agave Nectar, Grapefruit, Strawberry, and is served with Astronaut Ice Cream. The Big Tang This is a “space-loving kid that grew up and still totally digs space” dream drink. If you aren’t familiar, the instant orange-flavored drink mix Tang was famously consumed by astronauts in space for years to make their drinking water more palatable. And that astronaut ice cream addition is ::chef’s kiss:: (which, interestingly, has NEVER been eaten in real space! It was marketed and sold in a NASA gift shop years and years ago and just stuck. The crumbly texture is actually considered dangerous in space!). If you went to a science museum and didn’t beg to get you one of these in the gift shop, did you even really go to the museum?? It’s not everyone’s favorite (it’s VERY crumby, hard, and odd. Some of our team LOVES it though!) but it’s a mega-fun garnish. Our Piece of Astronaut Ice Cream! This drink was definitely on the sweeter side, with the strawberry and orange flavors playing a prominent role. You don’t get much bitterness from the grapefruit and the alcohol isn’t aggressively strong, but definitely there. We enjoyed this drink, but you might want to pick something else if you don’t love sugary sweet drinks. The Big Tang As for that hunk of space ice cream, we let ours float in the drink for a bit and soften up. For more reviews of some of the drinks you can get at Space 220, including the one that comes with Pop Rocks and one that features unique bubbles(!), click here! Now, let’s eat!! Dinner – Appetizers We started with the Lift-Offs, which included Big Bang Burrata, Starry Calamari, Blue Moon Cauliflower, Neptune Tartare, Centauri Caesar Salad, Space Greens, and Galaxy Grain Salad. The Lift-Offs, also known as the Appetizers at Space 220! Isn’t this a lovely spread of space food? Again, we chowed down on ALL of this food in our lunch review, but we’ll share them with you again here! Dinner with a view! The Space Greens totally surprised us; we thought this dish was really good! This dish includes Bibb Lettuce, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pears, Spiced Pecans, and Apple Cider Dressing. Space Greens The Apple Cider Dressing was acidic and peppery and came with a surprising bite to it. The Bibb lettuce itself was beautiful to look at and totally fit with the space theming of the restaurant. Space Greens The praises continue with the Blue Moon Cauliflower. This may have been a favorite of ours for round one! We totally devoured this dish. Blue Moon Cauliflower It comes with a tasty homemade Buffalo Sauce, FREEZE- DRIED Blue Cheese Crumbles (say whaaat???), and Tempura Fried Cauliflower. Ah-ma-zing. Blue Moon Cauliflower We also tried the Centauri Caesar Salad, which was the complete opposite of the Space Greens in that there were zero surprises here. It’s exactly what you would expect from a Caesar Salad: Miniature Romaine Lettuce, Classic Caesar Dressing, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It might just be a Caesar Salad, but it’s a pretty Caesar Salad. It was a little on the boring side compared to the apps we tried thus far, but the presentation was lovely and it was very good! There are definitely more exciting options for your appetizers, but Caesar Salad fans won’t be disappointed. Centauri Caesar Salad Of all the appetizers we tried, we found the Galaxy Grain Salad to be our least favorite — but it wasn’t because it was the plant-based dish! This dish comes with Quinoa, Beluga Lentils, Roasted Red and Golden Beets, Oranges, King Oyster Mushroom, and Cashew Hummus. Galaxy Grain Salad It wasn’t necessarily bad and we thought all of the ingredients were tasty on their own, but we felt like the ingredients didn’t go together as well as some of the other dishes we tried. Even the dishes we weren’t as fond of are stunning! We also tried the Starry Calamari, which is a dish made with Fried Calamari, Italian Cherry Peppers, Spicy Marinara, Roasted Pepper Citrus Aioli. This was another wonderful appetizer which we thoroughly enjoyed. The Calamari was cooked perfectly and the marinara sauce had just the right amount of kick to it. Starry Calamari The Big Bang Burrata comes with Burrata di Mozzarella, Grilled Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, and a Sunflower Seed Romesco. Big Bang Burrata While we love a good chunk of cheese (who doesn’t?), we do wish this dish was served with some sort of cracker or bread offering. That said, it was mega tasty and the Artichoke Hearts were a standout. The Burrata — it stole our hearts. Finally, we thought that the Neptune Tartare was also pretty tasty! This app comes with Yellowfin Tuna, Yuzu Ginger Miso, Soy, Avocado, Raddish, Apple, and Sesame Crackers. We found it to be very buttery and rich without being too heavy which is a major plus! Neptune Tartare This appetizer won’t be for everyone since it has more complicated flavors and textures, but if these ingredients are in your wheelhouse, we think you’ll enjoy it! Dinner – Entrees Then it was time to move on to the Star Course, also known as the entree round! First up is the 8oz Filet Mignon, which comes with Cabernet Butter, Potato Leek Croquette, and Haricot Vert. Note that for an additional $10 you can add Shrimp to this dish, or for an additional $15 you can add a Half Lobster. 8oz Filet Mignon So…about that funky pinkish stuff blobbed on top the steak… . We get it, it kinda looks like there are brains sitting on top of the filet, but that’s the Cabernet Butter! 8oz Filet Mignon We had to collect ourselves before we continued on with our meal because this was SO DELICIOUS. This was our favorite entree across the board when it comes to dinner. The filet was that perfect melt-in-your-mouth consistency and the Cabernet Butter only helped. It’s also a great bang for your prix fixe buck. Now, does this mean you no longer have to dine at Le Cellier? Not necessarily; you should still head to the Canada Pavilion if you’re looking for steak and steak alone. But, combined with the rest of the prix fixe menu, plus the atmosphere, this is a killer option. Filet The potato croquette was delightful as well and the green beans were fine (hard to glow about green beans when that steak is there like “please eat me. I’m delicious!”). The next entree up is the X2 Duck! Doesn’t that just sound cool? This dish comes with a Roasted and Confit Crescent Duck, Butternut Squash Flan, Brussels Sprouts, and an Orange Glaze. X2 Duck If you like duck, then you’ll likely enjoy this dish! The skin was super crispy and overall it was cooked very well. X2 Duck The Butternut Squash Flan had a unique texture that might throw you a little bit, but we enjoyed it. X2 Duck Perhaps the best part about this entree is that it comes with Space 220’s amazing Brussels Sprouts. If you’re debating whether or not to add it on as a side dish for $10 extra, remember that it comes included with the X2 Duck! Taking a bite of the X2 Duck! Another red meat option is the Slow Rotation Short Rib, which is a Braised Short Rib with Cheddar Grits, Bacon, and Haricot Vert. Slow Rotation Short Rib This was another good option for your entree round! The Short Rib was falling off of the bone. We thought the ribs themselves could have used more sauce, but they were still cooked perfectly. Slow Rotation Short Rib The grits paired really well with the Short Rib! So far, Space 220’s entrees were off to a pretty good start. Slow Rotation Short Rib If you’re in the mood for something a bit on the lighter side, you can order the Florida Red Snapper. This seafood dish comes with San Marzano Tomato Broth, Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, and Sicilian Tapenade. Florida Red Snapper This snapper dish was good and (at least in our opinion) we found it to be by FAR a better Snapper option than what you’ll find at Coral Reef Restaurant. Florida Red Snapper The Sicilian Tapenade had a nice citrusy flavor to it that we enjoyed, and the Tomato Broth brought the entire dish together! Overall, it’s a very lovely option if you want something that isn’t as heavy as the red meat entree options. Florida Red Snapper Space 220 also has a veggie option called Terra Bolognese. This meat-free dish comes with Corn Linguine, Tempeh Ragu, Macadamia Nut “Ricotta,” Zucchini, and Mushroom. Terra Bolognese Truthfully, it didn’t really taste like a bolognese to us. It does, however, have some good flavors going on. Terra Bolognese We definitely picked up on the Macadamia Nut flavor in the “Ricotta.” Plant-based eaters will likely appreciate that this dish was included on the menu, but it’s probably not the best option if you are a meat-eater and are feeling “curious” — we would stick to another entree instead! Terra Bolognese Next up is the Roasted Free-range Chicken, which includes Chicken Roulade, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Thyme Jus. Again, this is one of the few entree carryovers from lunch. Roasted Free-range Chicken This is more up the “basic” alley of flavors when you consider some of the out-of-this-world space-themed dishes to choose from, but it was quite good. It reminded us more of a holiday meal back on Earth than something you’d find in space. The star of the dish was definitely the Brussels Sprouts (we’re over here about to start the “Space 220 brussel sprout fanclub” if you couldn’t tell) and the potatoes were great, too! Roasted Free-range Chicken Salmon fans can try the Bluehouse Salmon, the other lunch entree option available at dinner, which comes served with Glazed Carrots, King Oyster Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Ginger, and Beurre Blanc. Bluehouse Salmon The salmon was cooked well and had a bit of a smokey flavor to it! Like many of the other dishes, the salmon had great presentation. Bluehouse Salmon The carrots and mushroom were both tasty and had a good texture, and the Beurre Blanc was very creamy with a rich buttery flavor! If you enjoy Bok Choy then you’ll like the addition in this dish, but if that isn’t your thing, then you might want to order something else or just eat around that part of the dish. Dinner – Supplementals For $18 extra, you can order the 24oz Bone-in Ribeye, which includes Coffee Space Rub, Cheddar Leek Moonrock, Asparagus, and Cippolini Onion. 24oz Bone-in Ribeye Note that the $18 is supplemental to the prix fixe menu. Don’t worry though, you’ll immediately see where that extra $18 is going — it’s a HUGE portion of food and you’ll likely have plenty of leftovers to take back to your resort with you. 24oz Bone in Ribeye As far as taste goes, this was another solid entree. The char was amazing. Our server recommended you order this dish medium and we found that it was very tasty that way!! Obviously ribeye is going to be a little on the fatty side, but if you’re into that, then it’s a GREAT meal. 24oz Bone-in Ribeye Here’s a look inside that Cheddar Leek Moonrock! The texture was somewhere near a popover — crisp outside and doughy inside. If you were ever wondering what the inside of a Moonrock looks like…now you know. The other option for the Space Station Supplementals is the 1.5 lbs Baked Whole Lobster Stuffed with Jumbo Crab. Sound like a lot to you? You would be correct, because it WAS a lot. Just take a look! Baked Whole Lobster Stuffed with Jumbo Crab This heavy dish comes with Roasted Corn, Broccolini, and Mornay Sauce. Like the Ribeye, this Lobster dish is supplemental to the Prix fixe menu. Baked Whole Lobster Stuffed with Jumbo Crab The Lobster, like most of the entrees we tried, was delectable. This upcharge is $20 for ALL this — not bad considering the New England Lobster Roll on the lounge menu is a whopping $34. Baked Whole Lobster in outer space! It comes with a hearty pour of garlic butter that soaks right into the crab and lobster meats — YUM. Even if you aren’t that big of a lobster fan, we think you’ll be surprised at just how good this meal is. Of all of the items that come with an upcharge, we think this one is worth it the most. Lobster The food doesn’t stop there — now let’s chat about the side dishes you can add to your entree round! Dinner – Sides If you would like to enhance your entrees, you can order from a small selection of “Satellite Sides,” which include Roasted Fingerling Potatoes for $9, Fried Potato Wedges for $8, Brussels Sprouts for $10, or Broccolini for $9. Brussels Sprouts We LOVED the Brussels Sprouts. They were fork tender and cooked perfectly! #spacesprouts4lyfe Brussels Sprouts We could tell that they were sautéed well and had a little bit of sweetness to them — overall, this was a stellar side dish we would gladly add on to any entree! Dinner – Desserts Don’t forget about your third course that comes with Prix fixe dinner — the desserts! 220 miles above Earth they’re known as “Super Nova Sweets,” and they include your choice between Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Lemon Mousse, Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, and Gelato & Sorbet! Here are the desserts! Let’s start off with the Carrot Cake! This is a Plant-Based Carrot Cake with Plant-Based Cream Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Toasted Pepitas. Carrot Cake You might have your own ideas of what a plant-based dish might taste like, but don’t let the “plant-based” designation scare you off. We were pleasantly surprised to find that this dish was super flavorful! It also came to us just in time for fall — we got major autumn vibes with this dessert with the Carrot and Pumpkin seeds. This tasted like a solid slice of carrot cake. Carrot Cake The Chocolate Cheesecake comes served with Whipped Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Sauce, White Chocolate Crunchy Pearls, Cookie Crumbs, and Dark Chocolate Shards. This may be the obvious dessert choice if you’re a fan of all things chocolate, but it’s also pretty basic flavors. Chocolate Cheesecake This dessert has a really unique look to it; the presentation was definitely fun and unique! The flavor was rich and chocolatey — just what you would want from this dish. It was light and airy so we didn’t feel too weighed down as we were eating it. Chocolate Cheesecake The Lemon Mousse comes in a Sphere shape and is adorned with White Chocolate Rings, Lemon Custard, Marinated Blueberries, and Lemon Curd. First off, let’s take a moment and appreciate how BEAUTIFUL the presentation is with this dessert! Stunning! The flavor of this dessert was VERY lemony and tart, but we wouldn’t necessarily say it was overly sour. The texture of the base was a little on the gooey side, so be prepared for that! We were hoping it would be crunchy instead. Lemon fans will love this one. Lemon Mousse Next up is the Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, which comes with a Dark Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Crunchy Pearls, and a Salted Toffee Drizzle. Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake We noticed that the toffee sauce was VERY thick — it definitely wasn’t just a caramel! Overall this dessert was a little on the small side. We loved the bananas on top though! If you’re looking for a “bread pudding” type of dessert, we think there are much better options for you around Disney World. Out of all the options available, we’re just aren’t sure if this is the best one. But if you absolutely love bread pudding and are looking for that type of dessert while here, then you might enjoy it. With the Salted Toffee Drizzle added! Last but not least is the Gelato and Sorbet, which comes with your choice of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, or Mango. Since we dined on plenty of chocolate in the other desserts, we chose Strawberry! Gelato and Sorbet This was a pretty standard Sorbet with no surprises, but it’s a great fruity and sweet way to end your evening at Space 220. We didn’t pick up on any artificial flavors at all; we found this dessert to be very fresh and tasty! Some people LOVE a scoop of ice cream or sorbet to end a meal but, if you’re trying to get the most value out of your meal, we’d recommend picking a “fancier” dessert. Keep in mind Space 220 also has a lounge space available that has some exclusive bites of its own. To check out our thoughts on the menu served at the Space 220 lounge, click here! Nosh or Not Grab the space elevator up to Centauri Station if: You want to try the very latest in Disney World dining. Space 220 JUST opened and anything that is brand-new in Disney World is typically going to be a very exciting experience. You enjoy the idea of a prix fixe menu. Though a little on the pricey side, you know exactly what comes included in the price tag: an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. From there, it’s up to you if you want to add anything else on. You want a true dining experience. Not only does Space 220 have good food, but the big selling point is taking that ride up the elevator and getting panoramic views of OUTER SPACE. Seeing an astronaut float by as you take a bite of lobster is, well…something that could only happen at Disney World. Stay grounded if: You’re trying to save money on dining in Disney World. The prix fixe menu ain’t cheap at $79 per adult and $29 per child for dinner, and that doesn’t even include the Supplementals, or Specialty Drinks. You’re trying to fit as much into your EPCOT day as possible. EPCOT is a big park, and dining at Space 220 will take a good chunk of time out of your day, from the three-course meal to the whole elevator experience. You truly want something unique. As creative as some of the dishes in Space 220 are, they are for the most part familiar and “safe” flavors to most guests. If you’re looking to be a little more adventurous and try something new, there are many options in World Showcase to visit (and are easier to snag a reservation!). Overall This new addition to Future World brings with it a ton of unique flavors, textures, and colors! There’s a good variety of options to choose from, whether you’re into heavier meat dishes, seafood, or plant-based items. There are some culinary moments that are really fun, whether it’s in the presentation of the dishes or a surprise ingredient here or there. There are classic flavors here too that they did a great job at executing, like the Brussels Sprouts and the Filet. Space 220 At $79 per adult, you’ll have to decide if it’s worth the upcharge from lunch’s prix fixe price of $55 to include dessert. That’s $24 extra (though we will say the entrees for dinner were mostly all unique from the lunch selections and felt a bit higher quality)! Still, Space 220 is the new kid on the block as far as Disney World restaurants go, so it’s likely going to be popular for some time. If you have an upcoming vacation, be ready the moment your Advance Dining Reservation window opens up sixty days prior to arrival and book Space 220 first. Space 220 OK, so the big question: is it worth it? It really depends. If we had to compare the Space 220 experience to other spots at Disney World, the first comparisons we’d make would be Cinderella’s Royal Table or (to some extent) Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. They’re pricey — for the food you’re served, more pricey than they likely should be — but you’re not ONLY eating there for the food. A big draw, possibly more so than the food, is the experience. In the case of Cinderella’s, it’s your only option to eat IN Cinderella Castle. Here, it’s eating IN space. You’re paying for the view out the windows, the theming, the space elevator “ride.” The level of how “worth it” it is will depend on your desire to experience this. For US, this lands pretty much in line with Cinderella’s Royal Table — worth doing at least once to say you did it. Beyond that, it’s kind of a “one and done” experience initially for us, mainly due to the cost. Space 220 The food was good, but it wasn’t outstanding. Everything we tried was flavorful and presented nicely, but it wasn’t the best steak in Disney World, the best chicken in Disney World, etc. That said, to be honest, the food exceeded our expectations after the menu was initially announced. The drinks were all very creative. We found most of them to be quite sweet, but the garnishes and presentations were lovely. Keep in mind though, drinks cost extra, so that almost 80 dollar dinner gets even pricier with a few cocktails to go with it. SO MUCH SPACE FOOD As for deciding which meal of the day is BEST here, it’s a toss-up. The entrees at dinner felt ever so slightly more upscale than the options at lunch, but we enjoyed those as well. This, combined with the addition of dessert, could make the $24 price jump from lunch to dinner worth it for some and not others. The appetizers remain the same for both meals, so deciding if you want more robust dessert options included with your meal will be a factor in choosing your time to dine. All that said, the lounge remains a solid option if you want something else entirely. We really enjoyed the small bites in the lounge and you can order all the drinks there as well. The lounge will remain first come, first served, but we suspect it will be a very hot ticket to get a spot here, judging by how fast reservations for the dining room booked up. Space 220 And then there’s the experience. Your trip in a space elevator. Entering the Centauri Space Station. Looking out those panoramic windows down on earth. It’s VERY cool and unique. There’s really nothing else like it around Disney World. That’s why we think, if you can swing it, you should give the spot a try at least once. We found the views in most of the restaurant to be great to good. The “best” seats of the house are debatable, but we think being right up on the glass looking out into space felt the most immersive to us. The raised portion of the dining room farther back had a nice sweeping view out the windows and offered a different experience that was still really enjoyable. That said, there are some tables to the far sides that we suspect guests shelling out 80 bucks each will be disappointed to be seated. The views can be a bit more limited and less “in the action” feeling than those more centrally located in the dining room. Just something to keep in mind. Welcome to Space With that, we ate just about everything the Centauri Space Station has to offer! We’ll certainly be back down the road to see how the location holds up, and the lounge is a very appealing option we’d happily return to soon. Would you eat at this new restaurant? Let us know in the comments. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World restaurant reviews! Click here for our FULL lunch review of Space 220! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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Disney World food fans know that fall is a great time to visit the parks. After all, it’s when you’ll be able to dine on a seemingly endless amount of selections from the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Today, we’re here to tell you that there’s ANOTHER Food and Wine fest — and better yet, it’s within walking distance of EPCOT! This year’s Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic will take place on October 29th and October 30th, but we were able to get a first glimpse at some of the food and beverage options guests will be able to enjoy. ©Disney Swan and Dolphin Some of the dishes that will be available during the Food and Wine Classic include the Lemon Pepper Seared Salmon with Charred Broccoli, Quinoa, Meyer Lemon Sauce from Picabu. Lemon Pepper Seared Salmon You can also try the Beef Slider from The Fountain, which comes with a Hand Formed Angus Beef Patty, Truffle Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, and Roma Tomato Chutney. Beef Slider Frida’s Kitchen will be serving up their Croquetas, which is a Fried Smoked Ham & Cheese Dumpling with Cilantro Crema. Croquetas Frida’s Kitchen will also be bringing back their Elote, a Grilled Sweet Corn with Chile Powder, Mayonnaise, Cotija Cheese, Green Onion, Lime. Elote Smokin’ D’s will serve a variety of barbecue dishes, including the Black Pepper Smoked Beef Brisket with Braised Greens, White Corn Spoon Bread, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Tomato Barbecue Sauce. Black Pepper Smoked Beef Brisket In the mood for some Italian cuisine? Il Mulino New York Trattoria will feature their Brandade Black Pepper Agnolotti, which comes served with Wilted Sweet Onion, Eggplant, Tomato Petals, Crispy Pancetta, and Nduja Vinaigrette. Brandade Black Pepper Agnolotti Who can say no to Disney World poutine? We sure can’t! New this year over at the Food and Wine Classic, you can try the Poutine from the Beer Garden. Poutine Looking to try some of the newest food items in Disney World? Check out the Grilled Mahi Mahi coming from the NEW Swan Reserve Resort, which comes with a plate of Tuscan Kale, Toasted Fregola Sarda, and Spinach Caper Sauce. Grilled Mahi Mahi Looking for a veggie dish? You can check out the Vegetarian Rice Bowl from Cabana Bar and Beach Club, which includes Roasted Organic Vegetables with Seasoned Sushi Rice, Curry Sauce, and Tempura Crunch. Vegetarian Rice Bowl For desserts, we tried a pair of sweets. First up is the German Chocolate Cake, which includes layers of a Warm Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Coconut Cream, Caramelized Pecans, Toasted Coconut, and Fudge Ice Cream. German Chocolate Cake The second dessert is Bourbon Apples, which comes with Caramelized Apples, Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Whipped Ganache, Almond Pound Cake, and a Honey Granola Crumble. Bourbon Apples When you’re ready to wash those food items down, there are over 100 drink items to choose from! There will be plenty of drinks to choose from! If you’re visiting Disney World on October 29th and 30th and you’re looking for something different to try, head on over to the Swan and Dolphin for their Food and Wine Classic! Call the Swan and Dolphin at 888-828-8850 to make your arrangements or head to their website! Click here to read the FULL menu of items coming to the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever attended the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to attend a media preview of the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic. 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: We Got a FIRST LOOK at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Mickeys of Hollywood Halloween has swept over Disney World. And, as you wear your new costumes, you can also match with your nuIMOs! Three new spooky items have arrived in the stores with a Mickey Pumpkin Suit… Halloween nuIMOs Suit …Witch Dress and Hat… Halloween Witch Outfit …and Haunted Mansion Top and Skirt for $12.99 each! Haunted Mansion nuIMOs Outfit When you make your way to the check-out counter, you can also spot the Reusable 50th Anniversary Tote Bags! While they were originally only available at Mickeys of Hollywood, there are all over Hollywood Studios now too. The design features Mickey and Minnie in their best outfits on one side… 50th Anniversary Reusable Bag …and park icons, characters, and more on the other in an EARidescent color! 50th Anniversary Reusable Bag You can purchase the small bag for $2, medium for $2.50, and large for $3. 50th Anniversary Reusable Bag Legends of Hollywood Speaking of 50th anniversary items, you can find an entire collection of themed merchandise just in time for the celebration! Bracelet fans can put on the 50th anniversary Pandora items with a Castle Charm for $75… 50th Anniversary Pandora Charm …or the bracelet set for $160. 50th Anniversary Pandora Bracelet Alex and Ani have even joined in the fun with a 50th Anniversary Bangle for $60… 50th Anniversary Alex & Ani Bracelet …50th Anniversary Minnie Ears Bracelet for $60… 50th Anniversary Alex & Ani Bracelet …and 50th Anniversary Castle Necklace for $70. 50th Anniversary Alex & Ani Necklace Of course, it wouldn’t be a collection without the inclusion of Bauble Bar! You can find the gorgeous Charm Bracelet for $55… 50th Anniversary Bauble Bar Bracelet …Castle Earrings for $65… 50th Anniversary Bauble Bar Earrings …Mickey and Minnie Earrings for $65… 50th Anniversary Bauble Bar Earrings …and Charm Necklace for $55 that you can wear all throughout Disney World’s 50th anniversary festivities (18 months of them, to be exact!). 50th Anniversary Bauble Bar Necklace But, there are even MORE 50th anniversary items you can find throughout the parks below too! Disney World just released 100 pieces of new 50th anniversary merchandise! The Dark Room If you thought we were done with all the 50th anniversary items, then you’re in for a bit of a surprise! The Dark Room had the same 50th Anniversary Pins we found in the Magic Kingdom with designs fashioned after an EARidescent Cinderella Castle, the Magic Kingdom… 50th Anniversary Pins …Mickey & Minnie, Donald & Daisy… 50th Anniversary Pins …Pluto & Goofy, Chip ‘N Dale… 50th Anniversary Pins …and even the new Disney World Annual Passholders! 50th Anniversary Pins There’s even a Mystery Pin Collection that features attraction characters from the past 50 years in Disney World… 50th Anniversary Mystery Pins …so you can try to collect them all to put on your lanyard for $17.99. 50th Anniversary Mystery Pins Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update 50th Anniversary Statues Disney World has been rolling out all sorts of new 50th anniversary statues around the parks! And, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has 6 new statues that are as fabulous as ever! You can find Edna Mode… She is the moment …Frozone… Frozone …R2-D2 and BB-8… These ARE the Droids You’re Looking For… …Flounder and Sebastian… Hi, friends! …Joe Gardner… Joe Gardner …and Bo Peep and Wendy! They’re picture perfect together! Of course, we’ll keep you updated on all the other statues that will be appearing in Hollywood Studios and beyond soon! Take a look at ALL the 50th anniversary statues in Disney World! Lightning Lanes As the parks get ready for the big switch from FastPasses to Lightning Lanes through Disney Genie+, many of the signs have started to be replaced at attractions around Hollywood Studios. This week, we noticed that both the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration… Frozen Sing Along Lightning Lane …and MuppetVision 3D had both added Lightning Lane signs to their entrances! MuppetVision 3D Lightning Lane Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest entertainment and news! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: 50th Anniversary Statues and Reusable Bags first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Halloween season may be well known for its tasty treats, decorations, and parties, but it’s also a time of year that’s filled with fun music! Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom! Disney wants to fill your home with holiday favorites, and we aren’t talking about ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ or ‘Frosty the Snowman.’ Today, we’re all about ‘This is Halloween’ and ‘Cruella de Vil.’ To celebrate Halloween, Disney Music has compiled SIX playlists inspired by the spookiest season of them all! You can download the playlists wherever you listen to your music, whether that’s Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Pandora, and many more! There’s also a fun opportunity to hear some classic songs LIVE — we’ll get to that in just a sec! Oogie Boogie! The Disney Halloween Playlist features classics including songs from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus! Jack Skellington Rice Krispie Treat! There’s also a fun playlist filled with songs from Pixar’s Coco to celebrate Día de Muertos! La Plaza de Familia If anyone in your household is a fan of Descendants, they’ll have the Complete Descendants Playlist on repeat all season long! ©Disney The littlest Halloween fans can listen to Disney Junior Halloween Playlist, which includes Vamperina, Doc McStuffins and Puppy Dog Pals. Vampirina ay Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine Finally, if you just want to fill your home with Disney Spooky Sounds, there’s a playlist for that! Mickey’s Trick or Treat Show at Oogie Boogie Bash Want to hear some Halloween-themed music LIVE this season? Danny Elfman, the musical mind behind Nightmare Before Christmas, will bring back the live-to-film concert experience on Friday, October 29th and Sunday, October 31st at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Elfman will lend his voice to his original role of Jack Skellington, and will be joined by Ken Page, the singing voice of Oogie Boogie, as well as “Weird Al” Yankovic playing the singing role of Lock. Tickets are available now! Please make way for a very special guy! We’ll be on the lookout for more fun ways to celebrate Halloween, whether it’s at a special event or right in your very own home! Be sure to follow along for all of the latest seasonal updates and announcements! Feeling hungry? Click here to read about all of the fall and Halloween treats available this year at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting a Disney park this Halloween season? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Where You Can Hear the ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Film Performed LIVE This Halloween! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been to Disney World, then you know that ride preshows are essential to the story. Rise of the Resistance Preshow The preshows set up the events for the ride and often contain some quote-worthy scripts and one-liners. Many of them have massive fanbases filled with people who can quote them from beginning to end. And recently, a popular pre-show character finally made his way to Disney World! David Danipour is the actor behind the famous preshow for Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He plays the part of Dr. Stevens, better known as the “uhh, fly” guy. Hey there Doc! And according to his Twitter (@ADownpour), he made his very first trip to Orlando this week and got the chance to FINALLY test out the iconic ride — after more than four years of it being open to the public. He documented the visit on social media, and the other guests in the room didn’t even notice he was there! Wouldn’t that be fun to realize you’re watching a ride preshow with the very actor who’s on the screen? It just goes to show that we should all be extra aware of our surroundings in Disney World…you never know who you might encounter! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from Disney World and the other Disney parks! Click Here to See What’s New in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been on this ride? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Have Noticed This Secret Celebrity in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The grand opening of the newest EPCOT attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and the reveal of the France pavilion expansion in World Showcase are around the corner! Adding to the fun, I’m highlighting a few of the adorable merchandise items inspired by the attraction and everyone’s favorite "Little Chef,” Remy!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/dBixfxo01tYView the full article

Disney has been involved in a very public lawsuit the past few months with actress Scarlett Johansson. Black Widow ©Marvel Johansson, who played Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sued the company over their release of her film Black Widow simultaneously in movie theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access, saying that it was a violation of her contract. The two parties have gone back and forth in recent weeks, with representatives speaking out from both sides, and today Disney CEO Bob Chapek had some more comments to share about how Disney compensates its talent. At today’s Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference, Bob Chapek was asked about how the company compensates Hollywood talent, especially with the traditional model being changed thanks to the pandemic. Chapek noted first that “Disney has had a long history of having very symbiotic and cooperative deals with the talent and we will continue to.” ©Disney/Marvel He recalled that the deals with actors whose movies are being released currently were made three and four years ago, during “a moment of time where films were envisioned under one understanding about what the world would be because frankly, it hadn’t changed much.” He spoke to the fact that the films are being released in a pandemic when the industry is attempting to adapt and change to fit current circumstances. Chapek said, “So, we’re sort of putting a square peg in a round hole right now where we’ve got a deal conceived under a certain set of conditions, that actually results in a movie that is being released in a completely different set of conditions.” ©Disney In the future, Disney has plans to take these considerations into account when making talent deals, but “right now we have this sort of middle position, where we’re trying to do right by the talent, I think the talent is trying to do right by us, and we’re just figuring out our way to bridge the gap.” He ended by noting that “we believe our talent is our most important asset.” ©Disney We’ll make sure to keep you up to date with any more news on this situation, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got all the latest Disney information to share! Click Here to Learn More About This Lawsuit! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been following along with this lawsuit? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney Will Change Talent Contracts Following 'Black Widow' Lawsuit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As you might have heard, we had a pretty out-of-this-world day at Space 220 yesterday. Space 220 We reviewed EVERYTHING on the menu at the new spot including lunch, dinner, and the lounge offerings. But it is NOT easy to grab a table at this just-opened spot. The restaurant is first-come, first-serve with a virtual queue through next Monday, and after that reservations are booked into November. But did you know that you’ll be able to dine at Space 220 WITHOUT a reservation? It’s true, for the lunch and dinner experience, you will certainly need a reservation starting next Monday. But that’s not the ONLY way to experience this unique restaurant. The Space 220 Lounge will remain a first-come, first-serve experience! Lounge Bites The lounge is located in the same dining space as the restaurant and features a special lounge menu (with a few lounge-only exclusives!), but you can also order off the full menu to do the prix fixe meal. ©Patina Restaurant Group Some of the lounge exclusives include the Astro Deviled Eggs, the Chicken on Waffles, and the New England Lobster Roll. The lounge menu also features some of the starters like the Blue Moon Cauliflower and the Starry Calamari. We’ve got a FULL REVIEW of the lounge eats coming soon! Astro Deviled Eggs The restaurant’s Atmospheric Spirits (A.K.A. specialty cocktails!) are also a great option for this walk-up-only space. We especially liked the Atmospritz and the Jupiter Fizz! Jupiter Fizz To dine at the Space 220 Lounge, you’ll need to visit the restaurant during its open hours. Since the lounge is first-come, first-serve, there may not be availability when you’re hoping to stop in, and/or you may have to wait in a physical line. Space 220 Still, it’s super cool that there’s an option to visit this high-demand spot without a reservation! We’ll be bringing you more reviews of Space 220 and ALL the news about EPCOT’s newest restaurant, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see our lunch review of Space 220! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Opening Soon in EPCOT See When the New Creations Shop, Which Will Replace Mouse Gear, Will Open 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, Future World’s Newest Restaurant, Which Will Open Soon 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! Will you try to snag a seat at the Space 220 Lounge? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Dine at Space 220 WITHOUT a Reservation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Like a scene from a comic book, Disney is teaming up with some of the brightest minds for a greater good, and their mission is to save the rhinos. The group – which includes collaborators from Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team, The Wilds, George Mason University, the South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation, […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/GmaiNxrWrxEView the full article

Can you believe we’re DAYS away from Disney World’s 50th anniversary?! Cinderella Castle The parks have already been busy with placing golden statues, huge Cinderella banners, testing fireworks, and more in time for the celebrations. But, you don’t have to go to the parks to take a bit of that 50th anniversary magic with you on the go! Chase Disney VISA is offering an upgrade to a new 50th anniversary design for cardholders! ©Chase Oh, and the best part? It’s completely FREE online! The EARidescent color scheme pops in the background as a golden Cinderella Castle and 50th anniversary logo stand front and center. ©Chase Cardholders can log into their Chase account and search “Card Design,” before clicking “Change My Card Design.” Along with the 50th anniversary design, you can change your Chase Disney VISA card to any of the other Star Wars, Pixar, or character-themed designs for free, too! ©Chase And, if you plan on heading to Disney World for its 50th anniversary, be sure to bring your Chase Disney VISA to save on dining, merchandise, tours, and more across the parks! As we get ready for all the new and exciting things coming to Disney World soon, you can stay tuned with DFB for the latest entertainment and news! How the Delta Variant has affected the Disney Parks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to Disney World for the 50th anniversary celebrations? Let us know in the comments below! The post VISA and Chase Have Debuted a New Card Design for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ took the streaming world by storm when it launched back in November of 2019. Wandavision ©Marvel Studios Since then, we have seen the premiere of major blockbuster movies as well as critically acclaimed original series, like The Mandalorian. The service has been able to provide quality content for a decent price ($7.99 a month) without any ads in the middle of your favorite shows or movies. But, it may not stay that way forever. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek was at the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference today, where he spoke about many things, including the future of advertising on Disney+. ©Disney Chapek said that advertising would look very different on Disney+ than it would on Hulu because of the child focused audience. Dug Days ©Disney He then went on to say that right now, they are keeping things the way they are (with no ads), but that it’s a possibility that advertising on Disney+ may change in the future — they might look at different advertising opportunities across their platforms. ©Disney We heard Chapek speak a little on advertising on the streaming service back in June during a virtual Q&A session at the Credit Suisse Annual Communications Conference. The Disney CEO said they had no plans right now to have advertising-supported entry on Disney+, but they won’t limit themselves to say no to anything. ©Disney || High School Musical The Musical The Series So, he is kind of sticking to the same message, just using different phrasing. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates about Disney entertainment. Click here to learn more about Disney+ Day this fall! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you pay more for Disney+ if it meant there wouldn’t be any ads? Let us know in the comments! The post Ads Could Come to Disney+ in the Future, According to Disney’s CEO first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Remember back when Disney was hosting its most recent quarterly earnings call, and CEO Bob Chapek announced this somewhat mysterious event called “Disney+ Day,” which celebrates the two-year anniversary of Disney+? ©Disney Well, we just learned a LOT about what we can expect to be included in this event, which will take place on November 12th! Disney announced a full lineup of programming, streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting on November 12th. Take a look at just some of the titles coming to the streaming service: © Disney Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be available for FREE starting on November 12th. Right now, the film is only showing at movie theaters and is NOT available for streaming on Disney+. But that will change this November! ©Disney | Marvel Studios As we previously shared, Disney’s Jungle Cruise will also be available on Disney+ to all subscribers at no additional cost starting on November 12th. The film is currently available to stream via Premier Access. ©Disney Remember that part in Frozen 2 when Olaf did that amazing retelling of the plot from the FIRST Frozen film? Well, it looks like he’s getting ready to retell MORE plots from our favorite Disney films with Olaf Presents, a new series of original shorts! The series will also arrive to Disney+ on November 12th. © Disney It looks like we’ll also get first looks at upcoming projects from both Star Wars as well as Marvel! Will we get a sneak peek at season 3 of The Mandalorian or The Book of Boba Fett? ©Disney Fans can also look forward to the following titles and projects coming to Disney+ on November 12th: The domestic Disney+ streaming debut of fan favorite shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios including Frozen Fever, Oscar-winning shorts Feast and Paperman, Oscar-nominated Mickey Mouse short Get A Horse! and more An animated short film Ciao Alberto from Pixar, featuring characters from this summer’s animated hit breakout film Luca A new short from The Simpsons that pays tribute to Disney+’s marquee brands The first five episodes from season two of The World According to Jeff Goldblum from National Geographic A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars’ legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett A special celebrating the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+ with an exciting look towards the future Dopesick, an original series starring Michael Keaton, which will be released in international markets as part of the Star general entertainment content offering ©Disney Yes, you read that correctly…season 2 of The World According to Jeff Goldblum will arrive on November 12th! The World According to Jeff Goldblum ©Disney Be sure to mark your calendars on November 12th for the arrival of ALL of these exciting titles on Disney+! Disney also hinted that even MORE “exciting content premieres, consumer offers, and news will be announced leading up to Disney+ Day,” so we’ll keep our eyes peeled for additional announcements in the coming weeks and months leading up to Disney+ Day! Click here to read the latest on Disney CEO’s thoughts on how the Delta Variant has impacted attendance in the parks. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which premiere from this lineup are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s Happening on Disney+ Day? We Have the Full Lineup! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Marvel Entertainment has been crushing it with the amount of new content lately! ©Disney Shows like Wandavision and Loki have become incredibly popular and movies like Black Widow brought Marvel fans back into theaters for the first time since the pandemic began. Marvel’s latest movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released just a few weeks ago, and brought in HUGE numbers in its premiere weekend. But, since the movie was released exclusively in theaters, many are wondering when it will be available on Disney+, and we have the answer for you! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be available on Disney+ on November 12, 2021! And — here’s the best part — it will be FREE to subscribers of Disney+! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ©Disney Other big movies on Disney+ have required you to purchase premium access to watch, like Cruella or Black Widow, but those movies were released on the streaming service at the same time that they were released in theaters. Other big movies, like Mulan, were only released on Disney+, so they also required you to purchase premium access to watch. ©Marvel However, since Shang-Chi was released only in theaters first, it will be available to subscribers of Disney+ at no extra cost. But, if you can’t wait until November 12th to watch, you can go see the movie in theaters right now! Shang-Chi Magnet November 12th is also Disney+ day, celebrating 2 years since Disney launched its streaming service. The company is celebrating with an “unprecedented, company-wide, cross-promotional campaign” according to Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek. So, maybe there will be more surprises in store from Disney+! We’ll keep you updated with what’s going on for the celebration, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see new Shang-Chi merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings yet? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN Shang-Chi Will Be Available on Disney+ for FREE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Over the past few months, we’ve seen some health and safety changes in Disney World. Mask signage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Health and safety protocols were diminishing around the property at the beginning of the summer, but the surge of the Delta variant caused Disney to reinstate masks indoors again a few months ago. Originally, Disney noted that the Delta variant didn’t have a very big impact on the parks, but now, CEO Bob Chapek has shared otherwise. During the Q3 earnings call, Chapek shared that “in terms of Delta variant, we see strong demand for our parks continuing.” At that time, park reservations were at a higher level for Q4 than they had been for Q3, so the company was encouraged by projected attendance. Low crowds at Magic Kingdom However, during today’s Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference, Chapek noted that they saw a drop in attendance after the earnings call on August 12th. Demand for the parks decreased for a little while but picked back up during Labor Day weekend and in the weeks since. Here at DFB, we visit the parks daily, and we definitely noticed the drop in attendance throughout that time period. Crowds dropped after the earnings call. We’ll continue to monitor the park attendance in the coming days and weeks, especially during the 50th Anniversary celebration. Based on resort and theme park reservation availability, we’re predicting very high crowd levels in the weeks to come! Click Here to Check Out the Low Crowds We Saw in Late August! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you visit Disney World in August? What were the crowds like? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney CEO Comments on the Delta Variant and Its Impact on the Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! Spaceship Earth And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let us know in the comments below! EPCOT Food Updates Space 220 The day has finally arrived where Space 220 has officially had its grand opening in EPCOT, and let us tell you that it was an EXPERIENCE! Space 220 Sign The restaurant is only taking walk-ins this week. And, that meant a LOT of people were heading to Space 220 for its opening day! Some of our reporters even waited over four hours to actually enter the restaurant to dine. However, Space 220 has since begun to use a virtual queue system in EPCOT. Maybe the line will start moving soon! However, once we were inside, we were finally able to experience the incredible space elevator leading to the Centauri Space Station… The Space Elevator …as well as the sweeping views of space and Earth from the panoramic windows in the dining room. We even spotted a few surprises waiting for us as we admired the atmosphere! Space 220 Of course, though, we know you’re here to see all those space drinks and food that Space 220 offered on its menu! Hungry Anyone? Guests can visit for lunch, priced at $55 per adult and $29 per child… Space 220 Lunch Food …as well as dinner for $79 per adult and $29 per child. However, both of these meals have some really different options for a variety of choices! Dinner Spread Guests can also visit the Space 220 Lounge for a few bites and cocktails without having to make a reservation. However, the lounge is first-come, first-served. Lounge Bites Along with the experience and menu, there are also a few unique souvenirs available at Space 220 with the Zero-Proof Sipper… Zero-Proof Sipper and Trading Cards …and a set of trading cards that you can collect! Trading Cards Want a full look at Space 220? Well, you can read about all the eats, drinks, entertainment, and more down below! Here’s our full lunch review of EPCOT’s Space 220! Club Cool Although Space 220 may be an entirely new spot, Club Cool received a HUGE makeover for its EPCOT reopening! Club Cool Everyone can still try free flavors of Coca-Cola soda from around the world with eight options from Korea, Moldova, Italy, and beyond! Sampling sodas is a bit different than before There are six self-serve soda stations around Club Cool, where only one party can visit a soda station at a time. Let’s do this! However, guests can also purchase select drinks, if they’d like! Other Coca-Cola sodas, ice cream floats, and frozen lemonade are available to sip on during your visit. Menu Plus, you can even take home a souvenir with Coca-Cola merchandise like tees, water bottles, bags, and more! It’s so “cool” in here. And, we’ve got a look at everything you can find at the newly reimagined Club Cool down below! Here’s how Club Cool is different from the older version! Popcorn Stand Looking for a snack during your walk around EPCOT? Well, the new World Celebration Popcorn Stand has made its debut in the park as well! World Celebration Popcorn Cart Guests can pick up Disney’s famous salty popcorn on its own or in a souvenir bucket during their visit. And, if you happen to purchase a refillable popcorn bucket, you can bring it back to a popcorn stand anywhere around Disney World for a $2 refill! Buckets available The popcorn stand also has Mickey Bars, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars, fountain beverages, and bottled water, so you can cool off from the Florida sunshine. Fountain beverages Anybody else craving some Disney popcorn now? Check out all the details of the World Celebration Popcorn Cart here! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop Along with all the new dining locations that have reopened in EPCOT, the Creations Shop has officially opened as Mouse Gear’s replacement too! Creations Shop The entire atmosphere is decked out in colorful and vibrant signs and images… Look at the Atmosphere! …with easy-to-find merchandise sections. The Creations Shop has areas dedicated to home goods… Home Goods …ears and hats… Hats …play accessories… Play Section! …pins… Pins …costumes… Creations Shop Merch …toys… Toys Section …kids’ items… Kids’ Section …accessories… Need a new shirt? …tees… Tees …jewelry, and more. Jewelry Plus, you can find specialty items like Halloween goods… This is Halloween …EPCOT Food & Wine Festival items… Food and Wine Festival Merchandise …and the NEW Light and Color Collections! Such a cool collection! Oh, and did we mention that the ears light up like Spaceship Earth?! (Yeah, we know you’re sold now!) We want every Minnie bow to light up now, please! The store also has the cutest Star Wars jewelry pieces, including the Princess Leia Necklace… Princess Leia Necklace …Character and Icon Earring Studs… Star Wars Studs …Star Wars Ship Earrings… Star Wars Earrings …and a Yoda Charm Bracelet. Yoda Bracelet The Wonderland Tea has new packaging with boxes that look like teacups for $7.99… Teacup Boxes …as well as cylinder containers for $9.99, so you can sip and share with your friends! Queens Garden Blend Tea But, that’s not everything the Creations Shop has to offer! Take a look inside the full store down below! Take a full look inside EPCOT’s Creations Shop! EPCOT Entertainment Updates Disney World is preparing for its upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations in just a matter of weeks! And, the golden 50th Anniversary Statues we have been spotting around the parks have finally arrived in EPCOT! Now you can find character duos like Rocket and Baby Groot… Rocket and Groot …Pua and Hei Hei… So cute! …Olaf and Bruni… Olaf and Bruni! …Miguel and Dante… Miguel and Dante …and even Figment, who looks like he is ready to party! Figment! We’ll be sure to keep you updated when even MORE 50th anniversary statues arrive in EPCOT soon too! Where to find all the 50th anniversary statues in Disney World EPCOT Construction Updates Lightning Lanes Since Disney World will be switching its FastPass system over to Lightning Lanes, attractions around the parks have started to switch their signs over to the newer version. And, now Spaceship Earth has put up its Lightning Lane queue sign before the new feature is rolled out through Disney Genie+. Spaceship Earth Lightning Lane Construction Walls Everywhere you look in EPCOT, it feels like there is a bunch of construction! And, during our visit to the park, we noticed that there was a very long construction wall… Construction Walls …stretching all the way between the France Pavilion… Construction Walls …and the Morocco Pavilion. We’ll have to keep you updated on what is happening with the construction around EPCOT, including this area in the World Showcase! Construction Walls Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at EPCOT: Space 220, Club Cool, AND the Creations Shop Have Opened! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month in Disney World! Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month Disney’s celebration is called “Together We Are Magia” and runs from September 15th through October 15th. There are a ton of ways to celebrate around the resort, like eating a meal by an award-winning chef currently featured at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT or trying special food items in Disney Springs! And today, we found a new snack for Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month in Disney World! This is the Colombian Hot Dog! It’s an all-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with cabbage slaw, garlic-cilantro, mayo-ketchup, pineapple mustard, and potato sticks on a brioche butter bun served with a side of pickled vegetables for $11.49. Colombian Hot Dog Colombian Hot Dogs are a popular street food in Colombia and are known for their wide variety of toppings, from pink sauce to quail eggs! They can vary in style, but they typically have pineapple, mayo, ketchup, mustard, and crushed potato chips, like the one we found today. Colombian Hot Dog This hot dog is from Fairfax Fare in Hollywood Studios and is not on the mobile order menu, so you need to order it up at the counter if you want to try it! YUM! The hot dog is super juicy and tender! The bread was also really soft, fresh, and buttery (exactly how bread should be!). That bread is a game changer There is a strong pineapple flavor overall, which gives it a nice tang, but if you’re not a fan of pineapple, this may be too much for you! And, while there is mayo-ketchup on the dog, it’s not too much mayo, thankfully! Colombian Hot Dog The slaw, along with the potato sticks, added a nice crunch to the hot dog and wasn’t overly sauced. A lot of toppings! We didn’t really taste any garlic, but we DID taste the spice. Oh boy, is this thing spicy! Get ready for the heat The pickled veggies on the side were just okay. They were really spicy as well, but besides that, there wasn’t much other flavor. And despite being pickled, they were pretty dry. Meh. So, if you love spicy food, this hot dog is definitely for you! But, if you can’t handle spice — STEER CLEAR! Your tongue will be burning. We’ll be on the lookout for more new food items for Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the spicy apple we tried recently for Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think you could handle the spice of this hot dog? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You Can’t Take the HEAT — Don’t Eat this Hot Dog in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’ve been following DFB, you know that a LOT has happened in Magic Kingdom recently. Disney’s Magic Kingdom But just in case you missed some of the updates, we’re going to look at everything that’s changed in this park in the last few days! Let’s see what’s new with food, merchandise, construction, and crowds in the Magic Kingdom. Most of our updates are with new merchandise and decorations, but we always take a look at the food as well. Magic Kingdom Food Update The Back Side of Water treat was new at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland a couple of months ago, in honor of the Jungle Cruise ride’s updates and the new movie. Sunshine Tree Terrace This treat is still available at Sunshine Tree Terrace, but it’s not on Mobile Order at this time. If you’re hoping to get a refreshing (and very sweet) treat to celebrate the 8th Wonder of the World, never fear. You can order it in person (just not on the app) for $6.29. And you can order it in a cup instead of as a float! Back Side of Water Treat Over near Adventureland’s entrance, the Spring Roll Cart is still closed. This spot has been closed for well over a week now, and we’ve heard no news about when it might be returning. Still closed We’re anxious to get back to those delicious Cheeseburger and Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls, so we’ll let you know as soon as we see that it’s back. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Now we’re getting to the big updates. The Magic Kingdom got more than 100 new items of merchandise yesterday, most of it with a 50th Anniversary theme. We found all of the goods at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. 50th Anniversary Merchandise Stand There were THREE new pairs of Minnie Ears, all celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. The white and gold pair are $34.99, and they light up! Disney Castle Collection Ears One pair was by Loungefly, with Disney characters dressed in their 50th Anniversary outfits all over the ears and a sparkly gold bow in the middle. This set is $39.99. Mickey and Friends! The third Minnie ears were sparkly EARidescent colors, with a big gold bow covered in rhinestones in the middle. This pair is $39.99 as well. EARidescent Ears We also found a new EARidescent Starbucks tumbler at the Emporium, which was $39.99. Oooooo It’s a New Tumbler! The tumbler had a “50th” logo on the front with the Cinderella Castle inside the “0.” There was tons of new merchandise, including pins, t-shirts, jewelry, and much, much more. You can find it all at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. See ALL the 100 NEW pieces of 50th anniversary merchandise here! LOTS of merchandise! But that’s not all the new merchandise at the Emporium. We’re switching celebrations now and looking at the Halloween goods! The Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie ears arrived at Disney World last week, and they’re selling out fast. A super unique pair of ears! You can get them at the Emporium for $39.99, but you’ll want to hurry! Uh oh, not many pairs left! If your Halloween celebrations include lots of warm drinks like apple cider and hot cocoa, we found the perfect mug for the spooky season. There’s a new Hocus Pocus mug in the Emporium. The Hocus Pocus Mug This glow-in-the-dark mug has decorations from Hocus Pocus and a large image of Binx on the back! You can get it now for $19.99. Binx! Across the way at Uptown Jewelers, we found some amazing popcorn-themed Minnie ears! We’ve seen these in Disneyland before, and we’ve also admired the matching mini-backpack. But now you can get these popcorn-scented Minnie Ears in Disney World as well! Minnie Popcorn Ears The ears are translucent and filled with bits of popcorn, and the bow has popcorn bucket decorations all over it. You can get them now at Uptown Jewelers for $39.99. These will also be available at the Emporium, but that gift shop was already sold out of them when we went. The Cast Members told us they’re expecting a re-stock soon! Popcorn buckets on the bow While we were at Uptown Jewelers, we also spotted a new Pumpkin Mickey Pandora charm. This charm has a Mickey Jack-O-Lantern on one side and “BOO” written on the other. Pumpkin Pandora Charm You can get the little pumpkin Mickey charm at Uptown Jewelers now for $55. Back of the Charm Speaking of fancy shops on Main Street, U.S.A., we stopped in at Crystal Arts and saw the 50th Anniversary Tiara on display. This tiara has Mickey ears and the 50th Anniversary logo on it, plus a LOT of sparkly bling. It’s available for pre-order for $85. 50th Anniversary Tiara You can pre-order this tiara to have it delivered in mid to late November for a shipping fee of $8.50, or you can pre-order it and pick it up at the Disney Springs Crystal Arts location around mid-November. Cast Members have said that there won’t be a ton of availability, so you should pre-order it now if you want one! The only way to get it is to be in Disney World and pre-order it there. Details Over in Tomorrowland at Star Traders, we found a new phone case for $29.99 that’s also perfect for the upcoming spooky season. Phone Case The case has little images of Mickey and Minnie Jack-O-Lanterns, ghosts, candy, and more. Also at Star Traders in Tomorrowland, we spotted a new Halloween long-sleeve t-shirt with words like “scream,” “boo,” and “scare” written all over in graffiti font. Halloween t-shirt You can get this shirt for $42.99. There was also a t-shirt that said: “I’m just here for the candy” with pictures of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy looking scary! This tee was $36.99. Halloween Candy t-shirt And there was one more Halloween clothing item at Star Traders that we spotted — a “Haunt You Later” Minnie Mouse Sweatshirt. Haunt You Later! You can get this sweatshirt now for $69.99. Nearby these new Halloween items, we spotted some black crocs that would go perfectly with another new Halloween item we saw. Halloween Merchandise Because we found some Halloween croc pins! These come with five pins, including some spookified Disney snacks. Halloween croc pins They’re $17.99 at Star Traders in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Construction Update The mountains of new merchandise weren’t the only 50th Anniversary updates — we also saw new banners up at the Cinderella Castle! 50th Banners These banners have the 50th logo against a pretty EARidescent background, and some of them feature artwork by the famous Disney artist Mary Blair. New Banners on the pillars You’ll find images of her concept art for Disney’s Cinderella on the outside banners, and simple decorative banners closer to the Castle. One of the Banners While you’re near the castle, you can also take a look at the new Cast Member Dedication Plaque in between the Mickey and Minnie Mouse gold character statues. Cast Member dedication plaque Disney dedicated these statues to all Cast Members, past, present, and future. But the 50th decorations don’t stop there! Outside the main entrance, in front of the Main Street Railroad Station, you can find topiaries of Mickey and Minnie Mouse with a big “50th” birthday cake between them. It’s a party! This will be one of the first 50th Anniversary decorations you’ll see on your way into the Magic Kingdom, but it will definitely not be the last. Mmm….cake. We found more Lightning Lane signs in the Magic Kingdom as well, including one at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train… Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane …Splash Mountain… Splash Mountain Lightning Lane …and Pirates of the Caribbean. Pirates Lightning Lane These lanes will be the new “FastPass” lanes when Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride begin in the parks. The new Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride system is supposed to begin in Disney World this Fall, but Disney hasn’t announced when exactly they’ll start. Lightning Lane Sign Speaking of Splash Mountain, all of the scaffolding that we’ve seen over the last few weeks has been removed from the ride. Scaffolding from Earlier this Month This was probably used for some repainting or routine maintenance on the ride, but now it’s gone and Splash is looking better than ever. No more scaffolding! Over at the Emporium, you might notice that some merchandise has been moving around. The old Pin Wall is now home to some home decor items. Home Decor You’ll find the pins across from the cash registers towards the back of the store. Pins The Games and Stationery area was replaced with more home decor merchandise, and you’ll find the games and stationery scattered around the store. More home decor At the Christmas Shoppe, you’ll find some Christmas trees around for decorations, with ornaments hanging from their branches as a display. Christmas Shoppe The display case that had personalized ornaments in it is now gone and has been replaced with a personalization desk. Magic Kingdom Crowds Update We stopped by some Magic Kingdom rides to see how long the wait times were as well. We saw a 10-minute wait at Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin… Buzz Lightyear …a 5-minute wait at Dumbo… Dumbo …and a 50-minute wait at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane That’s all for our Magic Kingdom update! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the Disney World news. Click Here to Find Out What’s New at Disney Springs 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 new 50th Anniversary item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 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There are quite a few new things coming to Disney World soon! Mickey’s Philharmagic We’ve got the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris, plus the addition of new fireworks shows at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. But that’s not all! A new scene is being added to Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Fantasyland, and now we know when the reimagined version of the show will premiere. On November 12, 2021, the Magic Kingdom version of Mickey’s PhilharMagic will be getting a new addition — the “Un Poco Loco” scene from Pixar’s Coco! The scene will feature a score produced by original Coco composer Germaine Franco. ©Disney If it follows the rest of the short show, the new scene will feature Donald Duck chasing after Mickey’s magical sorcerer hat. The scene has already premiered at the Disneyland Resort version of the attraction. ©Disney We’ll make sure to visit Magic Kingdom on November 12th to check out this change. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates on everything coming to Disney World! Click Here to Learn About the NEW Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN the NEW PhilharMagic 'Coco' Scene Will Debut in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary may not be here just yet, but many things for the celebration are! Cinderella Castle We’ve already seen character statues go up, Cinderella Castle get a makeover, and a stage be built in the middle of Magic Kingdom. Another thing available now is 50th anniversary merchandise! Several collections were announced for the anniversary, and 2 of them have already made their debut in Disney World. And, we just found out exciting new details about the next merchandise collection coming to Disney World for the 50th anniversary! The Vault Collection celebrates the retro-themed treasures that are right out of The Walt Disney Archives. ©Disney And Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs will receive a special overlay inspired by the Vault Collection that will “take you back to 1971 the moment you walk through the doors” according to Disney! ©Disney It will be a museum-like display that will invite shoppers to learn about original Walt Disney World Resort attractions and hotels. Guests will be able to experience photo opportunities with vintage props including carousel horses from the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, replicas of the Orange Bird and the Tiki sculptures, as well as many more props and displays that tell stories from years past. ©Disney At Magic Kingdom, Main Street Cinema will get a retro-inspired overlay themed to the Vault Collection as well! It will have vintage photos, colors, and details including photo-worthy backdrops and props inspired by attractions from Walt Disney World Resort history. ©Disney We haven’t gotten an official date for when these displays and merchandise will be available, but we’ll keep you updated when we find out! So, stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Click here to see the latest 50th anniversary collection available NOW 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 Are you excited to take in all the history of the Vault Collection and its displays? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World is Creating a Whole New Shopping Experience for the 50th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wanted to visit Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii? Hawaiian Sunset from Aulani There are lots of fantastic things to do (and eat!) at this resort and adorable characters to see, but a trip to Hawaii can be expensive. If you decide to visit Aulani during early 2022 though, you could save big AND even get a resort credit! Recently, Disney announced a great deal for those trying to visit Aulani in 2022. If you book a room for a stay of 5 days or more (consecutive nights), you could save up to 25% on select rooms. If you book a room for stays of 4 consecutive nights, you could save up to 20%. ©Disney In order to get either of these deals, you’ll need to book by February 12th, 2022 (bookings with this special deal open on October 19th, 2021). Your travel dates have to fall between January 4th and April 8th, 2022 in order to get this special savings. Want to get a FREE resort credit too? Then you’ll want to book early! If you book by October 18th, 2021, in addition to the savings you’ll get for your stay, you’ll also get a $150 resort credit! ©Disney The offer does exclude certain rooms and specific terms and conditions apply. You can see more about those terms below. ©Disney You can book this offer by phone or contact your travel agent to get started. Not sure what travel agent to work with? We recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations. They’ve got a wealth of knowledge about ALL things Disney and their services are totally FREE! Their contact information is below so you can reach out to them to get planning. ©Disney Parks Blog As always, be sure to check back with us at DFB for more Disney news. Click here to see how Disney is restricting who can dine at Aulani Resort. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Aulani? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Save BIG at Disney's Aulani Resort in 2022! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe we are only 10 days away from kicking off “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” and Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Just like you, I’ve been following along for every single announcement and am so excited to celebrate and commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone with all of our guests.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/lkDBRTDi3eoView the full article

You may have read lots of books about the Disney rides and you may know the ins and outs of hidden Mickeys in the parks, but there’s a lot more that Disney’s history can teach you. Cinderella Castle As Disney World gets ready to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, the company has put together several new offerings including new fireworks shows, new merchandise, and more. Now, another NEW item has arrived for the 50th anniversary and it’ll basically turn you into a certified Disney expert! Earlier today, Disney announced a brand new virtual offering from the Disney Institute. The new online program is called 50 Years of Magical Learnings from Walt Disney World Resort. This is an on-demand course where participants will get to choose their own learning adventure. Essentially, you’ll get to navigate Disney World through an interactive map and learn all kinds of lessons, take virtual peeks behind the scenes, check out cool videos, get exclusive downloads, and participate in interactive activities. ©Disney In the course, you’ll hear from Cast Members, executives, Imagineers, and operations leaders. They’ll share their knowledge and experience about bringing Walt’s vision to life, and other important lessons about leadership, tradition, training, and more. You’ll also get a look at backstage areas like the Disney University, which is where Cast Members go through their first day of training. The course will also discuss things like how to craft a vision for the future and leave a leadership legacy, innovate customer experiences, and more. ©Disney The course will show the “method behind the magic,” giving you a close look at the process Disney has created to enable their Cast Members to give great guest service. Below are some of the topics covered by the course. ©Disney The course even comes with its own commemorative certificate (so you’ll totally be able to say you’re a “certified” Disney expert right?!). Get a sneak peek at the course by watching the video below! The first of the 20 lessons in this course will debut on October 1st. More content will then be added over the following months. In total, there will be over 50 lessons to explore and you’ll get 1 full year of on-demand access to the course. The nice thing is that the course is something you can do at your own pace — starting and stopping whenever you want. Disney shares that it is the “most comprehensive online-learning experience Disney Institute has ever created” and it was designed with Disney’s most “curious and passionate” fans in mind. ©Disney Registration for the course is now open, but the course isn’t exactly cheap. The introductory pricing is set at $399 ($359 if you’re a student or teacher, or fall under other specific groups). ©Disney Whether you’re a business professional and looking to add some Disney-style magic to your workplace, or you’re just a MASSIVE Disney fan and curious to know much more about the company’s practices and what it takes to make the dream a reality, this could be an interesting course for you. If you want to take this course, be sure to check out the Disney Institute website for more information. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find. Click here to see details about the 50th Anniversary scavenger hunt in Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you be interested in taking this course? Tell us in the comments. The post Would You Pay 0 to Become a CERTIFIED Disney Expert?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Space 220 finally opened yesterday in EPCOT! Space 220 We’ve been waiting literal YEARS for this futuristic restaurant to open, and the anticipation has been building ever since seeing new concept art, menu details, and a sneak peek inside. At last, we got to go inside yesterday and eat a meal! We saw some awesome details and ate delicious food. But, we weren’t the only ones eager to get inside, because there was an HOURS long line to get into Space 220 on opening day. But today, there might be a solution to that long line! Space 220 is using a virtual line system today! Space 220 It was announced that the restaurant would only be taking walk-ins from September 20th through September 26th, so you can’t make an advanced dining reservation. However, today, we learned that Space 220 is using a same-day reservation system! You can wait in line at the restaurant to be placed into a virtual queue. Waiting to be put into the virtual queue When you get up to the front and talk to a Cast Member with a tablet, they will ask you if you would like to eat lunch or dinner. Since we were one of the first people in line this morning, the Cast Member asked us what time we would like to eat. But, as the day goes on and more people get into the virtual line, Cast Members will just offer you the times they have available. Space 220 We got our return time for our virtual reservation and then were able to go about our day at EPCOT until it was time for us to eat! Space 220 doesn’t open until 12PM today, but once they do, you can also wait in line for first available for the lounge and bar! Space 220 Bar This is a HUGE improvement compared to the massive lines we saw yesterday for the opening. Some of our reporters even waited in line for over 4 hours! Space 220 Opening Day Starting September 27th, advance dining reservations will be accepted at Space 220, and you can make those reservations right now! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this new dining option. Click here to read our review of lunch at Space 220! 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 trying to get into Space 220 on your next Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Space 220 is Using a Virtual Line System Today in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article