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Sometimes nothing says “Disney World” more than a citrusy treat! Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs Disney has given us so many recipes throughout the years, from the sweet to the savory to the downright iconic. And speaking of iconic, Disney recently shared another recipe and you can make this Magic Kingdom opening day treat in your very own kitchen! The Orange Bird Flip is the perfect way to enjoy some orangey goodness while showing some love to one Disney World’s most popular characters! © Disney And with this being a BIG anniversary year for the parks, you’ll also be paying tribute to a classic Disney treat that was served on property on opening day! (We love the idea of snacking as an homage!) © Disney Ingredients This recipe calls for some pretty simple ingredients. Some you might already have on hand. © Disney Directions And while the ingredients list looks pretty simple, the directions might be simpler! Just throw your orange juice, pasteurized egg, and honey into a blender. Mix it all together until it’s frothy. © Disney And that’s that! Pour it all into a glass and you’re almost set. © Disney Just don’t forget those extra elements! © Disney What better way to celebrate Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary than with this vintage treat? Stay tuned to DFB for more of your favorite Disney recipes! Check out MORE Disney recipes here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite citrusy treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe: You Only Need 6 Ingredients to Make This Opening Day Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month and Disney World is celebrating with food, merch, and more! ©Disney We already tried a limited-time burger and tres leches cake in Disney Springs, but there are so many other ways to celebrate this month. Recently, we checked out another one of the ways Disney Springs is celebrating the occasion! Cilantro Urban Eatery is back at Disney Springs for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! This food truck, led by Orlando chefs Juan Nessi and Carolina Medina, features Mexican cuisine with a fusion between Latin and American flavors. The truck is here! Items available at the truck include the Puerto Rico-inspired Burrito Boricua with lechón asado, signature rice, black beans, plantains, pico de gallo, cheese, chipotle mayo with corn chips & salsa for $13 and the Cochinita Pibil Tacos with Yucatán style achiote marinated pork, pickled red onions, and habanero salsa on corn tortillas for $10. The menu features a range of options Cilantro Urban Eatery will be available throughout Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th). We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about the showtimes for KiteTails at 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. Will you be visiting the food truck? Let us know in the comments! The post Love Mexican Food? Check Out the Limited-Time Food Truck in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The new Star Wars hotel, located right in Hollywood Studios’ backyard, is shaping up to be Walt Disney World’s most immersive experience ever. ©Disney And Disney has been giving us a BUNCH of details over the past several months! We know when it’s going to open (roughly), what some of the food will look like, what the itinerary might include, and got more information about pricing. We’re getting really excite about this galactic adventure, and with all of the information we’ve gotten so far, we wanted to make sure nothing gets left behind! So, we compiled a list of 4 things you forgot were coming to the Star Wars Galatic Starcruiser. One thing we know for sure is that the Galactic Starcruiser is not your typical Disney hotel. You won’t see any “normal” Cast Members once you step on board the ship, and you probably won’t see any sunlight (since you’re in space). But, besides the obvious, here are some things you should know about this wildly elaborate new hotel. 1. The experience takes place over a 2-night excursion That’s right — no 7 day stays here, people. Guests will collectively check-in and check-out after 2 nights and make only one stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So, it’s more similar to a cruise than a normal hotel experience. As far as we know, you cannot book a longer trip here — everyone will experience the same length of stay! There is a schedule for your meals and your excursion to Galaxy’s Edge, with designated times for experiences. You can check out a sample itinerary here. ©Disney And, you can keep your safari hats and Cinderella dresses at home for this one, because this ship doesn’t travel to foreign lands like the Magic Kingdom or EPCOT. That’s why you might need to add this experience to your Disney trip rather than only go to Disney for this experience. You don’t have to, of course, but as of writing, it seems like visiting the other theme parks won’t be part of the experience while you’re staying here — remember, you have an itinerary! ©Disney As we mentioned, you will travel to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. This will subsequently give you a park ticket and pass into Hollywood Studios, but we believe you will only have a limited time in the park thanks to that itinerary! Your excursion into Galaxy’s Edge will include a ride on Rise of the Resistance and Smugglers Run as well as a meal at Docking Bay 7. Galaxy’s Edge If all of that doesn’t excite you, maybe a fancy new lightsaber will! 2. You can train with a lightsaber That’s right, Star Wars fans! You will get to train with a lightsaber, just like Luke Skywalker! Channel your inner Jedi or Sith Lord during this immersive and interactive training experience. But, guests must be at least 7-years-old to participate — so there are no young Padawans allowed (but make sure they don’t go near Anakin, either). ©Disney Disney Parks revealed a super realistic-looking new lightsaber back on May 4th (of course) that had a lot of us geeking out! It looks like a powerful weapon that will require some serious training, but we don’t know yet if this is the exact kind of lightsaber that will be used in the training experience. ©Disney We could watch this video 1000 times…that lightsaber is REAL!! Not only that, but Disney announced that guests traveling on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be among the first to see the new lightsaber created by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development. How cool!! If you would rather relax and hang out, maybe you’ll enjoy The Sublight Lounge that will be on the ship. 3. Guests of all ages can relax at the lounge We can’t wait to see the menu for this futuristic-looking lounge! And did you catch that? Kids are invited to the Sublight Lounge, too. ©Disney You will even be able to play a game of Sabacc in the lounge! Don’t know how to play? No problem! According to the sample itinerary, Sabacc lessons will be available during your journey. This is good, because there is also expected to be a Sabacc tournament! Sounds a little bit like a night in Las Vegas, right?! ©Disney And, you never know who you might run into during your journey on the Starcruiser, and as you may have gathered from the pictures, it looks like guests will be traveling with quite the cast of intergalactic beings! 4. You’ll be on board with Kylo Ren, Rey, and other galactic crew members Earlier this year, we noticed that Disney was hiring actors for roles on the ship such as a captain, ship mechanic, cruise director, and a fixer — it sounds like they will be a hearty group! ©Disney But that’s not all! Thanks to some detective work, we found out that Disney was also looking for “actors with prior experience or knowledge in stage combat, Wushu, martial arts or hand-to-hand,” to play both Kylo Ren and Rey! Does this mean a battle scene is coming? We think so! AH, what we would give to see a recreation of the throne room scene from The Last Jedi! Wouldn’t want to be on his bad side! We also know that a special dining experience will be offered during dinner where you can actually eat with the captain of the ship (for a price, of course)! According to these renderings, it looks like you might be joined by some other beings as well. Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney That’s it for your Star Wars hotel refresher! Here at DFB, we are on the edge of our seats waiting for more announcements related to this hotel, and you’ll be among the first to know if you follow along with us! Until then, we’ll be busy saving for a new lightsaber. Click here to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are YOU excited about the new Star Wars hotel? Let us know in the comments! 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Out with the old, in with the new! As we get closer to the final performance of Happily Ever After, the fireworks spectacular that ran in the Magic Kingdom from 2017 to 2021, Disney has started preparing for Disney Enchantment to take its place. ©Disney Imagineers have been hard at work tidying up the parks and adding some shiny new decorations for the 50th Anniversary, but last night we caught them testing some new fireworks, too! Take a look at what we saw around 12AM coming from Magic Kingdom! We’re thinking that Disney was testing fireworks for Disney Enchantment! We caught some fireworks testing late at night! Disney Enchantment is set to be the newest fireworks spectacular in the Magic Kingdom, debuting October 1 along with Disney’s grand 50th Anniversary celebration! As you can see, the performance looks like it will be full of bright colors! This one looks so cool! We can’t wait to see what Disney Enchantmentwill look like, but for now, all we’ve got is a little preview! We will miss Happily Ever After, though! There are so many exciting new things coming soon to Walt Disney World, so stay tuned for more updates! VIDEO! Get a SNEAK PEEK at the Music for Magic Kingdom’s NEW Fireworks Show! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited about Disney Enchantment? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Spotted TESTING For Magic Kingdom's New Fireworks Show Last Night! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So you wanna book a Disney Cruise but you don’t have kids. Or maybe you do but don’t want to ONLY do kid stuff. Is it even possible? Isn’t a Disney Cruise CATERED to the younger set? HA! Hardly. Ready to Get Cruising? The Disney Cruise Line fleet is currently comprised of four world-class ships — the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream, and the Disney Fantasy. And the fleet will soon expand when the Disney Wish makes its debut with a Maiden Voyage scheduled for June 9, 2022! But can the adults in your traveling party have fun on these famously family-friendly ships? OK, it’s true that a Disney Cruise Line ship will have a different vibe than many other cruising options. Most cruise ships are bars, casinos, bars, duty free shopping, bars, and…oh, yeah…BARS. A Disney Cruise is a different beast entirely. There will likely be more kids onboard than you may experience on other cruise lines. And that means that a lot of the entertainment and dining will be catered to a younger crowd as well. Mickey and Friends But even though other cruise lines can dedicate more space and resources to adult-oriented activities, there are still plenty of awesome activities and perks for adults to enjoy on a Disney Cruise, regardless of whether they’re traveling with or without children! Remember — all those kids mean a LOT of time and care went into figuring out ways to keep them engaged and happy. If mom and dad walk off the ship exhausted cause their kids never let them relax, most families wouldn’t;t return, right?? This can mean time for mom and dad — or those kiddo-less travelers — to enjoy some adult-centric time. Here’s how. Incredible Dining In addition to the main dining locations, which definitely have a kid-centered vibe to them at times, there are also several adult-exclusive restaurants onboard each of the ships for guests aged 18 and up. Palo Each ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet offers Palo, a luxurious, adults-only restaurant that specializes in Northern Italian cuisine. Palo offers both brunch and dinner, which are both exceptional experiences. Chocolate Covered Strawberries Keep in mind that reservations are required to dine at Palo and they do book up quickly, so be sure to make your reservation early if this is on your must-do list. Unlike the regular rotational dining options that are included with the cost of your trip, there is an additional $45 fee per person to dine at Palo, not including alcohol, so budget accordingly! Palo The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are also home to Remy, which serves fabulous French-inspired cuisine for brunch and dinner. Remy on the Disney Cruise Line Just like Palo, reservations are required for Remy, and they will often book up quickly as well. There is an additional charge of $75 per person for brunch or $125 per person for dinner. This is a pricey experience, but it’s a great option for those with a passion for fine dining, just like the restaurant’s namesake! Food at Remy There will also be several new adults-only dining experiences debuting on the Disney Wish! In addition to the ship’s own version of Palo, guests can also visit The Rose to sip on a before or after-dinner cocktail or choose from a menu of gourmet amuse-bouche and small plates. We imagine this new spot will serve much like a lounge focusing on cocktails and small bites. ©Disney The Disney Wish will also be home to Enchanté, the ship’s most elegant dining experience, featuring a gourmet menu by three Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. ©Disney For those looking for an extra-special dining experience, each of the Disney Cruise Line ships has upscale, adults-only dining options to try! Click here to read more about ALL the restaurants coming to the Disney Wish! Nightclubs & Lounges While Disney Cruise Line might not be known for its nightlife as much as some other cruise lines, there are some unique nightclubs and lounges onboard each of the ships! La Piazza The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are home to Skyline, an upscale lounge that offers virtual views of the world’s most scenic horizons. Skyline The Disney Wonder features Cadillac Lounge, a glitzy lounge inspired by classic Hollywood that features live piano music nightly. Cadillac Lounge Other fun options include La Piazza onboard the Disney Fantasy, which has an incredible carousel-themed bar… La Piazza …and Fathoms onboard the Disney Magic, where you can catch live entertainment in this under the sea-themed lounge. Fathoms Seating If there’s a game you’ve gotta catch check out O’Gills Pub, a lively Irish pub on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic. Crown and Fin is the pub you’ll find on the Wonder. O’Gills Pub And when the Disney Wish sets sail, it will feature Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, which will be family-friendly by day and adults-only at night. This new spot will offer interactive tasting experiences and drinks inspired by the film, all set in a virtually-enhanced space that will transport guests to iconic Star Wars locales like Tatooine, Batuu, and more. ©Disney If you’re looking for a fun spot to grab a cocktail, Disney Cruise Line has several ultra-themed options to choose from! Learn more about Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge! Disney’s Private Island Castaway Cay Most Bahamian and Caribbean cruises include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island. Castaway Cay If you’re looking for some peace and quiet while you’re on the island, there is an adults-only beach that’s perfect for catching up on your R&R. Disney Dream at Castaway Cay Of course, there are a TON of family-friendly activities at Castaway Cay, but some of the options might appeal more to the “grown-ups,” like yoga classes, hiking trails, and beach sports. Bikes on Castaway Cay Whether you want to rest and recharge or burn off some energy with something more active, Castaway Cay is a highlight for cruisers of ALL ages! RECIPE: Make 4 Tropical Drinks Straight from Disney’s Castaway Cay! Broadway-Caliber Entertainment Each of the Disney Cruise Line ships features a lineup of original musicals and award-winning live productions offered onboard nightly. Walt Disney Theatre Performances include adaptations of familiar stories like Aladdin and Tangled as well as original productions. Tangled: The Musical ©Disney The onboard shows are intricate productions with elaborate sets and incredibly talented performers, making them must-see entertainment for theater fans of all ages! ©Disney The lineup of shows varies by ship, so if there’s a particular production you have your heart set on experiencing, be sure to check which ship it’s performed on before booking! Check Out a Virtual Viewing of Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Tangled: The Musical’! Adult-Oriented Activities Just like there are areas and activities specifically geared for the kiddos, there are also sections and activities on the ship that are strictly for the 18 and older crowd. If you’re looking for a relaxing break away from the regular pool area, each ship also has the Quiet Cove Pool for guests age 18 and older. There’s MORE pools than just the family pools onboard And if you want to get really relaxed, check out Senses Salon & Spa, available on each of the ships! Here, you’ll find spa treatments, massages, facials, body wraps, and aromatherapy, all available for an additional fee. ©Disney There’s also an adults-only fitness center on each of the ships which have both weight machines and cardio equipment for those looking to keep up their workout routine at sea! Cardio Equipment Plus, guests can also choose from other entertainment like mixology classes, cooking classes in the Palo kitchen, live music, and more. Pasta Cooking Station There are even some shore excursions for adults only if you’re looking for a more adventurous option during your time off the ship! Culinary Port Adventure ©Disney Scheduled offerings can vary by sailing but the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app offers up-to-date information for passengers on each ship! Disney Cruise Line Could Add Another Year-Round Port in 2022 Youth Clubs If you are traveling with the kids and want to enjoy some alone time, each ship offers several youth clubs for kids age 6 months to 17 years to enjoy supervised fun. ©Disney The kiddos can enjoy activities like games, arts and crafts, and themed parties, all under the supervision of trained Crew Members! ©Disney In our experience, this is the highlight of the trip for your kids. They can meet characters like princesses and Marvel superheroes, do crafts and activities, and even have meals here — no need to pick them up early to go eat every single night! Plus, they give parents a special phone so they’re always in contact with the club and can enjoy their time away from their kiddos totally stress free. So, if you’re traveling with the kiddos but just need a little alone time on your trip, Disney Cruise Line has you covered! Find out more about the new youth clubs coming to the Disney Wish! Given Disney’s reputation for family-friendly fun, it’s no surprise that a lot of the activities on the Disney Cruise Line are created to cater to families. BUT that doesn’t mean ev-er-y-thing you do is just for kids. SO many adults opt to go on a Disney Cruise namely for the well-renowned Disney service onboard and the quality and care given to every aspect of your trip. It’s not a party boat like you may find on some other cruise lines — Disney notably does NOT offer a casino onboard any of their ships, for instance — but you can still have a very adult time onboard if you choose. For those who don’t mind spotting some characters on the way to their mixology class, a Disney Cruise can be a GREAT time for the adults as well! PHOTOS & VIDEO! Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Star Wars Bar Coming to the Disney Wish Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite thing to do on a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Can Adults ACTUALLY Enjoy a Disney Cruise? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st is just around the corner and Disney has a LOT planned for the big day! ©Disney One of the big things happening on the 50th Anniversary is the debut of a brand-new show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom called KiteTails! Today, we’ve got some more news about the new show. KiteTails will have multiple showtimes throughout the day at Animal Kingdom. KiteTails will grace the Discovery River Amphitheater at 11:15AM, 12:15PM, 1:15PM, 3:15PM, 4:15PM, and 5:15PM, according to the Disney World website. ©Disney KiteTails will use massive 3D kites depicting characters like Zazu, Baloo, Simba, and King Louie to put on a show! Of course, there will be plenty of Disney tunes throughout the show. There will also be a pre-show featuring kites with characters from A Bug’s Life, Little Mermaid, and Finding Nemo and a worldbeat soundtrack! ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here To See The Most Bizarre Things You Can Do at Disney World Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about KiteTails? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Show at Disney's Animal Kingdom Will Have MULTIPLE Showtimes Per Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might be surprised by some of the activities you’ll find in Disney World! The Seas With Nemo & Friends There are TONS of things to do in Disney World. You may be familiar with options like riding awesome attractions, checking out incredible shows, and, of course, enjoying ALLLL the snacks! But not every Disney World activity is so well-known. Have you had a chance to check out these bizarre things you can do in Disney World?? We’ll note in the post as we go through each item, but some of these experiences are still unavailable at this time. Get a Haircut If getting a haircut is typically on your pre-vacation to-do list, you might want to hold off before your next visit. Did you know that Disney World offers haircuts INSIDE their most iconic park?? And — wait for it — they’re shockingly affordable. What a beautiful day in Magic Kingdom! That’s right, Magic Kingdom’s Harmony Barber Shop is located right on Main Street, U.S.A.! Barber Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. As of right now, the Barber Shop still hasn’t reopened following the park closure. But when they are open, they offer haircuts for guests of all ages! Kid haircuts start at $18 and adult haircuts start at $19. They can’t shampoo your hair or blow it out for you — the name of the game is speed here — but they do a pretty nice job! If you’re looking for more advanced services beyond a simple trim, maybe save it for your stylist back home. Harmony Barber Shop ©Disney In fact, many guests like to plan their kiddo’s first haircut at Harmony Barber Shop. Guests can purchase a “My First Haircut” package that includes a commemorative Mickey Ear Hat, a keepsake lock of hair, and an official milestone certificate for a little extra pixie dust! All this will set you back just $25! Considering the cost of the ears alone, this is a downright STEAL! How to Tackle EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival with Kids Go Surfing Ready to hang ten?? Even though Disney World is located in Central Florida, you can still go surfing even without the ocean nearby! Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool ©Disney Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon typically offers surfing lessons in the wave pool! Lessons typically last about 3 hours before the park opens and costs $199, when offered. Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is still closed at the moment (although Disney’s Blizzard Beach has reopened!) but we’ll keep an eye out for news on its reopening for all you future surfers out there! REVIEW: We Had a WHOLE BUCKET of Ice Cream at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Dine at a Drive-In Theater Feeling nostalgic for the good old days of drive-in movies? Well, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has you covered! Hollywood Studios This park is home to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, which treats guests to a totally unique dining experience! Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Guests are seated inside a “car” for their meal. And, of course, there’s a show to go along with it! A large projector screen at the front of the restaurant shows clips from mid-century sci-fi movies, cartoons, TV shows, and more for guests to enjoy while they eat! There’s even a few clips of Walt Disney himself in there! Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater If you’ve got a taste for super unique dining experiences — or retro B-movies — Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater might just deserve a spot at the top of your Disney World to-do list! Check Out Our Review of Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater! Go SCUBA Diving Have you ever wanted to get a closer look at the fish in the HUGE aquarium at EPCOT’s The Seas With Nemo & Friends Pavilion? Well then, this one’s for you! Hello, Mickey! SCUBA-certified guests can take the plunge with EPCOT Seas Adventure — DiveQuest. This 3-hour tour includes a backstage look at the aquarium infrastructure, as well as a 40-minute dive in the tank with over 6,000 sea creatures! EPCOT This tour is still temporarily unavailable following the park closure. But when it is available, it’s a great way for guests to get an up-close-and-personal look at the big blue world! The cost is typically $179. Whatever You Do, DON’T Listen to These Disney World Tips! Go Fishing Looking for a relaxing activity for your resort day? Several of the Disney World Resort hotels offer guided fishing excursions out on the various lakes and lagoons around property! Fishing at Wilderness Lodge All of the fishing excursions include an experienced guide, rod and reel, tackle, bait, and non-alcoholic beverages for guests to enjoy. Currently, 9 different resorts offer these guided excursions. Caribbean Beach Resort And if you’d prefer to stay on dry land while you fish, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside also typically offers dockside fishing. Something to keep in mind for when they reopen later this year! The Best Minnie Ears to Match Your Disney World Hotel! Ride in an Amphicar Sticking with the theme of aquatic activities, guests can also take a cruise around the waters of Disney Springs in a VERY unique form of transportation…a vintage Amphicar! Amphicar Amphicar tours launch near The BOATHOUSE in Disney Springs, and they offer guests a 20-minute captain-guided cruise around the waters of Disney Springs. Ride an Amphicar on the Water Vintage Amphicars are SUPER rare so this is an activity that’s fairly surprising to find anywhere. If you’re a vintage car buff, you won’t want to miss it! It costs $125 per car and can hold 3-4 guests. Right now, guests dining at the Boathouse or buying items in the adjacent gift shop that spend over $50 will automatically get a $25 credit for an Amphicar ride too! Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Disney World Hotel Rooms See The Presidential Seal There’s only one place outside The White House that’s home to the official Presidential Seal. And that place is, you guessed it, Disney World! Hall of Presidents You can spot the Presidential Seal inside The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom before entering the show room! Presidential Seal Who knew there was such a significant piece of American history hiding in plain sight?? Are the Hall of Presidents Wearing Any Underwear?? (And Other Burning Disney World Questions We Know You’re Thinking!) Night Time Safari To experience an African safari, you usually have to…well, go to Africa! But luckily, Disney has captured this experience and you don’t have to travel to another continent to see some of the most majestic creatures of our planet up close. But did you know that there is an exclusive Night Time Safari experience at Animal Kingdom Lodge? View Outside on the Sunset Savanna This tour is still temporarily unavailable following the park closure. But upon return, guests can book an exclusive nighttime tour of the savanna around Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. Provided with night vision binoculars, you’ll get a chance to see these beautiful animals like never before! The tour lasts about an hour and costs the oddly specific price of $74.17 per guest ages 8 and older. DFB Video: Is Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Worth It? Buy a Samurai Sword At Mitsukoshi Department Store in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, you can find tons of super unique souvenirs, and that usually includes samurai swords! Merchandise in Mitsukoshi Guests aren’t allowed to bring weapons into the parks, so it might be surprising to spot a sword for sale! But there is a catch…if you do purchase a sword, it will be sent to the front of the park for you to take with you as you leave. Sorry guys, no demonstrating your sweet sword skills in the middle of World Showcase! Which Would You Choose? While the samurai swords might be one of the most surprising things you’ll find in Mitsukoshi, this just scratches the surface of the unique merchandise available there. From Japanese incense to traditional tea cup sets, candies, and even kimonos and sandals, if you’re looking for a cool, non-Disney souvenir to remember your time in the parks, this store is a must-do! Do YOU Know the Prices of These Obscure EPCOT Items? There are plenty of ultra-popular and well-known activities to experience around Disney World. But if you’re looking to switch it up and try something a little more under-the-radar, this just goes to show that you can find some unexpected things around the parks and resorts too! And Disney is always adding more experiences to the parks, so the list of potential adventures never ends! So, which of these things just made your Disney World bucket list?? 10 Things That Are BANNED From 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. Which of these things have you done in Disney World? Share your experience in the comments! The post The Most Bizarre Things You Can Do at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Perhaps there is no better sign that fall has arrived than the magical placement of Mickey-themed wreaths aligning Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park. Even though these iconic fall decorations have recently seen a magical 50th anniversary celebration makeover, today, with help from Mallory of mallory.erin.makes and her step-by-step directions, we’re sharing how you can create your own classic Mickey Pumpkin Wreath.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/MH2xAdruDPEView the full article

I love the music of Walt Disney World Resort. Theme park music transports me to places only Disney can create, and fill my mind with incredibly happy memories. It should be no surprise then that my library is overflowing with Disney tunes.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ONXPBSMDXuMView the full article

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From the nation's smallest post office to the Miccosukee Indian Village Gift Shop, the Everglades offers several roadside attractions and gems worth visiting when crossing through the wildlands of South Florida. View the full article

Many things have returned to Disney World over the past several months! Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom Fireworks came back, restaurants reopened, holiday events are taking place once again, and more. However, there are still a few things we have been waiting for, like the fireworks dessert cruise! Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise hasn’t been available in Disney World since before the closures due to the global pandemic. But, tonight the special voyage is back, so come set sail with us and check out how the party went! First, we checked in at the Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center near the Ferryboat launch. Check-In Our cruise started at 6:45PM, which is 90 minutes before the fireworks show begins at Magic Kingdom. It’s almost time! After we checked in and boarded the boat, then we were off on Seven Seas Lagoon to enjoy some desserts, drinks, and an amazing view of the fireworks! Let’s hop on the boat! When we walked on board, we were given blue champagne to start the party! Blue Champagne The cruise features special desserts created by Disney Chefs like KABOOM! Cupcakes, Rocket Burst Popcorn Push Ups, Red Velvet Wow! Pie, Grand Finale Key Lime Tarts, and Build Your Own Mousse. Full Dessert Spread We also had some delicious nonalcoholic drinks, like the Firework Punch or Liquid Fireworks. Punch! Kids (and adults) can also check out the Hidden Mickey scavenger hunt! Scavenger Hunt Then, it was time for the main event — the Happily Ever After fireworks! Fireworks! The show is only running until September 29th, then it’s closing for good and being replaced by Disney Enchantment for the 50th anniversary celebrations. Happily Ever After And all guests receive “Mickey Vision” glasses that transform their view of the fireworks. These make the magic happen! Here’s what it looks like: Mickey Vision Plus, you get a “special takeaway surprise” included in the cruise! We got a cookie with the dessert cruise logo on it. Special Cookie The cost of the cruise is $99 for adults and $69 for children ages 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity included). If you want to book this cruise for yourself, you can through the Disney World website. We had a lovely time on our cruise — it was a unique way to see Happily Ever After for one of the last times! We’ll have a full review of the experience soon. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to read more about Disney World’s NEW fireworks show! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on taking this fireworks dessert cruise? Let us know which dessert you’re looking forward to the most in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at the Return of Fireworks Dessert Cruises in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s spooky season at Disney World, and you know what that means! Halloween is here!!! That means we’re shopping for the most fun Halloween merchandise at Disney World, while also trying out all the amazing Halloween snacks and drinks. And we’ve got a MONSTER of a drink to share with you today! Meet the Monster Margarita! It’s made with Patron Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, Sweet-and-Sour, Black Cherry, Green Apple, and Lime Juice. Say what? That IS a monster of a drink! Note: you can ask to have it salted or not — your choice! Monster Margarita? Oh, yeah! So at first, this tasted just like a regular frozen margarita, but every few sips, we would get a STRONG taste of the Artificial Cherry (and we’re not big fans of artificial flavors) and Sweet-and-Sour. In the end, though, it wasn’t as unique as we had hoped it would be, especially given its name. We did like the bit of bite the lime gave to the overall flavor, but maybe it wasn’t enough? Is it really monstrous? It is pretty cute, though, and photographs really well — it’s got a totally spooky vibe. This might still be a “must-try” for frozen margarita fans, and you don’t have to worry about it being too out there to enjoy it. We wanted something a little different, though, so this is one Disney World monster that didn’t deliver on its promise. It’s a frozen margarita… If you want to try one for yourself, you can find it at Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs for $16. And stay tuned because we’ll keep trying ALL the Halloween snacks and drinks at Disney World as long as spooky season lasts! What’s A Tripleta Burger And WHY DO I WANT IT?!? Find Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this Monster Margarita? Yay or nay? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is Disney World's Monster Margarita More Bark Than Bite? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is the place to BE when it comes to celebrations! Amorette’s in Disney Springs Not only are there tons of restaurants and shops to visit, but Disney Springs has special celebrations with exclusive food and experiences. This year, we’ve celebrated Black History Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Princess Week, and more, but now it’s time for Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month! There are plenty of ways to celebrate the month all over Disney World, but today we’re headed to Amorette’s Patisserie to check out the Tres Leches. This is one of the special treats Disney Springs is offering this month! Tres Leches Placard The treat is a Spanish 3-milk dessert with cherry mousse, and vanilla chiffon with Bailey’s cream. Like many of the treats here, it’s gorgeous to look at — so how does it taste? Tres Leches Cake We’ve had a LOT of cakes in the past at Amorette’s Patisserie. But, the Tres Leches has to be one of the best! The cake was extremely light with a creamy filling that made each bite smooth. Plus, adding a bite of the chocolate piece with the cake gave it a small crunch that made us want more ASAP! Look at Those Layers! The only thing we would have loved more is extra Bailey’s, since the flavor was pretty subtle. The Tres Leches cake is bound to be a hit with dessert fans of all ages. Whether you’re a fan of simple treats or you’re just looking for something different from a sugary Disney cupcake, the Tres Leches should go on your list of must-haves in Disney Springs! A Sweet Treat You can grab this treat through October 15th for $9, so head to Disney Springs soon if this looks like something you would enjoy! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest from Disney World! Here’s what else you can do in Disney World this 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. Would you try the Tres Leches at Amorette’s? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Skip the Cupcake & Grab the NEW Tres Leches Cake in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Like most weeks in Disney World, this one was filled with some surprising and unexpected news. New Banners Have Arrived This week brought us the expected opening of Creations Shop in EPCOT and lots more 50th anniversary decorations throughout the parks, but there was still quite a bit of unexpected news from Disney! Let’s take a look at all the unexpected things in Disney World this week. From restaurant announcements to a major ride change, we have a lot to discuss. Restaurants Steakhouse 71 This week brought us both the opening date of Steakhouse 71 and the release of the menu and pricing. We knew the menu would be on its way soo. But, we were actually surprised by the prices, which are fairly reasonable by Disney World standards! ©Disney The New Steakhouse 71 is coming! Steakhouse 71 is a family-friendly restaurant located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort that will open on October 1st, and reservations are open now! Read more about Steakhoues 71’s menu and pricing here! Space 220 We already knew Space 220 would open on September 20th, but we learned more about the immersive space restaurant’s menus and pricing this week. Space 220 sign Space 220 will feature a prix fixe menu with lots of space-inspired dishes. Prices range from $55 per adult for lunch to $79 per adult for dinner, with kids at a flat rate of $29 for lunch and dinner. We don’t really know what we were expecting, but we thought the menu would be more spacey. Check out the menu for Space 220 here! Rise of the Resistance We learned this week that Disney will be pausing virtual queues for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Starting September 23rd, Disney will pause the use of the virtual queue system for Rise, meaning there will no longer be Boarding Groups. Rise of the Resistance Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to enter the traditional Standby Line for Rise of the Resistance as of September 23rd, and Boarding Groups will no longer be required to ride, at least until (or unless) Disney unpauses this change. Learn more about Rise of the Resistance’s virtual queue pausing here! New Popcorn Stand A new popcorn stand popped up in EPCOT this week! Located not too far from the new Creations Shop, you can now get delicious Disney popcorn at this new spot. New Popcorn Stand! This week brought us the remodeled Club Cool as well, and now you can get a delicious soda AND some Disney popcorn in EPCOT. See more photos of EPCOT’s new popcorn stand here! Candlelight Processional Disney announced that EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional will return this holiday season! This event involves a celebrity narrator telling the story of Christmas alongside a choir of Disney Cast Members, and it was canceled last year. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional ©Disney This year, the Candlelight Processional will return to EPCOT as part of the International Festival of the Holidays from November 26th through December 30th. Learn more about EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional here! Fireworks Dining Packages Fireworks dining packages will be returning to three different locations in Disney World! EPCOT Fireworks dining will return to two EPCOT locations, including the Rose & Crown patio and the Spice Road Table outdoor dining room. You’ll be served a multi-course meal while enjoying the new EPCOT fireworks show, Harmonious. Harmonious at EPCOT ©Disney Rose & Crown will serve a prix fixe meal, while Spice Road Table will serve two small plates of your choice, a dessert platter, and unlimited drinks. Read more about EPCOT’s Fireworks packages here! Disney’s Contemporary Resort At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, guests can attend a Celebration at the Top: 50th Flavors and Fireworks at California Grill’s Sonoma and Napa Rooms for $129! ©Disney This dining event will grant guests an amazing view of the new Disney Enchantment fireworks at Magic Kingdom from the 15th floor of the Contemporary. Learn more about the Contemporary’s fireworks dining package here! Magic Kingdom And at Magic Kingdom, there will be THREE new fireworks dessert parties, including the Disney Enchantment Dessert Party, Disney Enchantment Sweets and Treats, and Disney Enchantment After Party. Disney Enchantment ©Disney Each of these dessert packages provides priority fireworks viewing, with different perks for each package, so make sure to read about all three before deciding which one to choose! Read more about the Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert parties here! Finding Nemo: The Musical And finally, we learned this week that Finding Nemo: The Musical, which was performed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, would be reimagined! The show has not reopened since Disney World closed in March of 2020, and now it will reopen as a reimagined show in 2022. Old Finding Nemo: the Musical ©Disney According to Disney, it will still star the same Finding Nemo characters with a new story and some of the same favorite songs from the original show. Read more about the reimagined Finding Nemo: The Musical here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Was any of this week’s news unexpected to you? Tell us in the comments! The post The 6 Most Unexpected Disney World Announcements from the Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a lot of celebrating going on at Disney World! D-Luxe Burger Not only is the park in the middle of celebrating all things Halloween, but it’s also gearing up for the massive 50th celebration that begins in a few weeks. On top of that, Disney World is also honoring Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month with a celebration that lasts through October 15th. The celebration will include some special events, merchandise, and more that will be available throughout Disney World during that time. It will also feature some yummy eats, and we had a chance to check out one of those items TODAY! D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs has a limited-time Tripleta Burger in honor of the celebration! Tripleta Burger The burger was created by Chef José Rodriguez and is made with a Signature-blend Beef Patty served with Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss, Black Forest Ham, and Pork Belly with Fried Potato Sticks and Ketchup Aïoli. The first thing we can say about this hamburger is that it is MEATY. So much meat! All that meat gives it a lot of flavor, although we tasted the pork belly the most. In case you were wondering, the Potato Sticks are ON the burger — they gave it a nice crunch. Potato sticks are ON the burger! We also LOVED the Ketchup Aïoli and would recommend asking for extra on the side because we thought the burger needed even MORE. This stuff is AMAZING. We were a little surprised that there wasn’t any heat to the burger as a whole, and our love of spicy foods had us a little disappointed about that. But this is still a solid option for burger lovers, especially those who don’t want one that’s spicy. Another solid burger The meat in the burger was cooked perfectly, and we would call this a good burger for just about anyone, as long as they like lots of meat, especially pork belly. Feel free to try it for yourself for $11.99. We’ll let you know about any other Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month foods we try at Disney World, so stay tuned! 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 a meat lover? What do you think of this burger? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Meat Lovers Should Run to Disney Springs ASAP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to our DFB Friends. We’re on the West Coast and diving into everything Disneyland Resort! Happy Halloween from Downtown Disney! So while we’ve been enjoying all the Halloween snacks, the Oogie Boogie Bash, and getting ready for the holidays, we’ve been all over Disneyland to see what’s new! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium What’s this? There are also some new Limited Edition Nightmare Before Christmas Pins here. What’s this? The four main characters each have their own pin! Check Out Our First Look at the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party in Disneyland! Market House FINALLY, The Starbucks Been There Pin is in stock! We’ve been waiting for this one. FINALLY! This pin is $12.99 Here’s The Exclusive Way to Ride Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland Disney Showcase The Loungefly x Disney Popcorn Mickey Mini Backpack is here! It’s $85. A Popcorn Backpack! We also spotted this bag at Pioneer Mercantile in Disneyland, Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure, and World of Disney in Downtown Disney. See More Photos of This Backpack “it’s a small world” Toy Shop We spotted some construction going on at the gift shop next to “it’s a small world.” What’s going on here? We’ll have to keep an eye on it to see what’s going on. Here’s Our Latest Review of Trader Sam’s at Disneyland Disneyland Other Updates Disneyland Monorail The Monorail is being tested. Monorail testing We hope this means it will be back up and running soon. Check Out The NEW Storyline Announced for Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin in Disneyland Elias & Co We are TOTALLY digging the Tie Dye Skeleton Mickey Hoodie. It’s $59.99. We love this purple color We also found the Matching Sweatpants! Fun sweatpants The sweatpants are $44.99. Here’s Where to Go for Frightful Sights in Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop We think these new plushes are Marvel-ous. There’s Captain America… Cap …and Black Panther. Black Panther Both plushes are $22.99 each. Check Out The NEW Haunted Mansion Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug Coming to Disneyland Resort! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney World of Disney has restocked the Loungefly Minnie Mouse Ears Holder Mini Backpack. It holds your Minnie ears! The backpack is $75. See More Photos of This Backpack Downtown Disney Other Updates Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit We had a blast searching for Disney-themed pumpkins when we did the Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Scavenger Hunt. To get started, you grab a game board and stickers for $9.99 at World of Disney, Pin Traders, Disney Home, The Dress Shop, and WonderGround Gallery. Then you hunt for the pumpkins — place a sticker in the appropriate place on the board game when you find one. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit And once you’re done, you get a cool prize — it’s a Halloween Tumbler. Pumpkin Pursuit and our Prize Cup This is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. Learn More About Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Here Those are all the updates we have this time, but we’ll be back at Disneyland soon, so stay tuned for more. Wait, Did We Really Spend $84 On Gummy Worms and Cake at Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash?? Read Our Review Here Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Disneyland recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disneyland Resort: A Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, Skeleton Mickey Gear, and Monorail Testing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So, we’ll admit that we are huge Pixar fans. Every movie the company has released has hit us RIGHT in the feels. And no, we’re not just talking about Inside Out, which quite literally introduced us to our emotions. Joy from Inside/Out We love seeing merchandise representing Pixar films, like fun Toy Story ears, merch representing Soul, the awesome Luca items we’ve seen, and more. But Pixar just revealed a brand new clothing collection that is for the company’s most hardcore fans! This new collection comes courtesy Madhappy, and we’ll warn you now — it’s a bit pricey. But if you love Pixar a LOT, you just might want to spend the $$$ to grab some of these items. For starters, there’s a Pixar Hoodie for $195. ©Madhappy What makes this hoodie so unique, though, is that Pixar’s mission statement is on the back. ©Madhappy You can also get a Pixar Ringer Tee for $85 and Pixar Sweatpants for $155. ©Madhappy A pair of Pixar Shorts will run you $135. ©Madhappy A Pixar Hat is $45. ©Madhappy If you want to go all out, grab the Pixar Golden Bear Letterman Jacket for $595. ©Madhappy There are a few other pieces available, too, so if you want to show some serious Pixar love, head on over to Madhappy’s website to place your order. We’ll let you know about any other Pixar stuff we find, so stay tuned! We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Sweet Origin Story of Disney/Pixar’s ‘Luca’ 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 purchasing anything from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Almost 0 (!!!) For a Jacket? Pixar Fans, BEWARE. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Greetings from Walt Disney World! The Tree of Life is looking good today! With Disney World’s 50th anniversary coming up in less than 2 weeks, we’re very curious about what crowds look like right now! Are people waiting until the celebration starts to visit, or trying to squeeze in a trip beforehand to watch Happily Ever After one last time? One way we look at crowd levels is through wait times, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Come with us to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 42 minutes! Let’s go for a ride! After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 38 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 33 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 26 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 22 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 21 minutes, and Splash Mountain at 21 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight Next was Space Mountain at 19 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 16 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 15 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 14 minutes. Space Mountain Moving on, we had “it’s a small world” at 11 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 10 minutes, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 10 minutes Does this song get stuck in your head too? Then, we had Tomorrowland Speedway at 9 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 9 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 8 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 7 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 6 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 6 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 6 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 3 minutes, and Carousel of Progress at 3 minutes. Under the Sea! Country Bear Jamboree, Tom Sawyer Island, Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse all had an average of no wait. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, we had a tie for the longest wait time this week! Both Test Track and Frozen Ever After had an average wait time of 36 minutes. Do you want to build a snowman? Next, we had Mission: SPACE at 18 minutes, Soarin’ at 15 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 10 minutes. Soarin’ Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 8 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 8 minutes, Living with the Land at 7 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 5 minutes. The Seas The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash had the highest average wait time this week at 51 minutes. Hold on tight! After that, we had Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 39 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 35 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 30 minutes, Tower of Terror at 29 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 25 minutes. Sunset Boulevard And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 16 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 8 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 2 minutes Animal Kingdom And finally, in Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Flight of Passage at 38 minutes. Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 28 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 14 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 12 minutes, and Expedition Everest at 12 minutes. Elephants on Kilimanjaro Safaris Following behind was DINOSAUR at 8 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 9 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 5 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Possibly the scariest ride at Disney World That’s our look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! They’re still pretty low, but probably not for long with the big 50th anniversary coming up on October 1st. Stay tuned to DFB more more Disney news and updates! Click here to see the BIG change coming to Rise of the Resistance! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is the longest wait time you’ve ever seen in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Rides Had an Average Wait Under 15 MINUTES Last Week first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We hope you’re hungry! Orlando has practically hundreds of incredible fine dining options to choose from, like Citricos and Victoria and Alberts, which are both located at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience outside of Disney World theme parks or resorts, you might want to check out the Epicurious experience at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek! ©Waldorf Astoria Orlando Have we piqued your interest? Come with us on a dining adventure as we taste foods from some popular restaurants at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek! The Bonnet Creek Epicurious dining experience costs $235 per person (which doesn’t include tax or gratuity) and lasts for about four hours. This curated culinary journey includes a knowledgeable culinary guide and takes guests to five different restaurants located throughout the resorts. Let’s get started! The event runs on Fridays and Saturdays from September 24 to November 20 at 5:30PM and 6:30PM. Reservations are required so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time! La Luce Our first stop was outside of La Luce where we grabbed our first drink. At this location, we tried the Villa Sandi Prosecco Rosé. Villa Sandi Prosecco Rose This drink was sweet, light, and delicate — it was the perfect way to start the evening! If you tend to prefer lighter drinks that aren’t as strong as a dry wine, you’ll probably enjoy this rose! Then, it was time to enter the restaurant! Along with sourdough bread with garlic olive oil, we tried the Movia Pinot Grigio from Solvenia which complemented the bread very well. It had a slightly oaky flavor and had a silky feel to it. This was another great choice for the beginning of the night since it was not too heavy and paired well with the food! Movia Pinot Grigio After a nice refreshing drink, it was time to eat! At La Luce, we tried some Speck Wrapped Figs, which were made with gorgonzola, arugula, aged balsamic, and crostini. The balsamic dressing is house-made and was very delicious! We even dipped some of our sourdough bread in it. This is a unique dish that not all people may like, but we’d recommend trying it if you are an adventurous eater. Both figs were cooked evenly throughout, it was super easy to cut, and there was a subtle sea salt taste to it. La Luce Speck Wrapped Figs La Luce also served us some Gnocchi Verde, with came with decadent ricotta, spinach, wild mushroom, and truffle oil. If you’re a fan of Gnocchi, this dish is for you! It had a nice fluffy texture and we thought the ricotta was the perfect addition. We did notice a lot of mushrooms, so that’s something to keep in mind if you aren’t a fan. La Luce Gnocchi Verde Just like that, we were onto the next spot! Zeta Asia Our next stop was Zeta Asia, where we were given a selection of incredible Asian dishes. To drink, we had the Bravium Chardonnay. It was very rich and fruity, but paired nicely with the heavier meal at this restaurant. Bravium Chardonnay We especially loved the Steamed Bao bun with Peking Duck — the plum sauce went quite nicely with the duck. There are also pickles on the bun which just enhanced the flavors of the duck and plum sauce. The pickled vegetables were a bit spicy, but had great flavor. Zeta Asia Steamed Bao Bun with Peking Duck and Pickled Vegetables Our Spider Roll was filled with crispy soft-shell crab, avocado, cucumber, and masago. We tasted a light balsamic flavor but it was not overpowering or harsh-tasting at all! Zeta Asia Spider Roll The dish came with three rolls, making it the perfect size to share if you’re snacking around! Vibe Kitchen Food Truck From there, it was time to embrace the vibes, or should we say the Vibe Kitchen Food Truck! We started with a Bonnet Creek Vacay IPA, which was surprisingly sweet! Even if you aren’t a huge fan of beer, you might like this drink. Vibe Kitchen Food Truck Bonnet Creek Vacay IPA Next, we were served a plate of Anticucho di Pollo, Causa de Cangrejo, and Choclo con Queso. The Anticucho di Pollo (made with free-range chicken thighs, confit marble potatoes, choclo, chalaca, aji amarillo crema, and grilled bread) was full of seasoning and grilled to perfection. Vibe Kitchen Food Truck Spread Additionally, the Causa de Cangrejo consisted of pressed potatoes, colossal crab, salsa verde, avocado, pushed eggs, and micro cilantro. Seafood lovers will like this one and the potatoes very soft. Vibe Food Truck To finish off the plate, the Choclo con Queso (made with Peruvian corn, queso fresco, ocopa sauce, Peruvian peppers, and marble potatoes) included some amazing flavors that paired quite well with the rest of the foods! We recommend getting a bite of all three entrees at the same time. Sir Harry’s Peacock Alley Mixology The fourth stop on our tour was Sir Harry’s Peacock Alley Mixology. The bartender will prepare one of three drinks for you depending on your preference between vodka, gin, or bourbon. Cocktails made with Bourbon, Gin, or Vodka We chose the drink made with Gin, and it did not disappoint! It was made with Barhill Gin, Violette Liqueur, lemon, simple syrup, and mint. This drink is gorgeous! Not only was it delicious, but it’s gorgeous! Bull & Bear The final stop on the food tour was at the famous Bull & Bear Restaurant. We began with a Shafer Cabernet which was a very rich red wine with a slight smokey flavor. This was one of our favorite drinks we had all night! Shafer Cabernet We were served a Short Rib Wellington with local swiss chard, roasted cippolini, morel, and sauce Perigueux. This was possibly one of the best rib wellingtons we had ever tried! The outer biscuit was nice and fluffy and had plenty of sliced rib filling. Our only small complaint was that we wished there were a few more vegetables on the side! Bull & Bear Short Rib Wellington We couldn’t leave without a dessert! Bull & Bear provided a Lychee Mousse with raspberry sable, raspberry jam, and fresh raspberries. The dessert was topped with berry marshmallow and raspberry and rose-scented sorbet! You guys — we thought this was AMAZING!! Each little raspberry was hand-stuffed with mousse, and it was so sweet. Bull & Bear Ispahan Sable At the end, we were sent home with a bag of assorted chocolate. Assorted Chocolates We truly enjoyed our experience at the Bonnet Creek Epicurious dining experience! Although it is a very pricey event at $235 per person (not including tax or gratuity), we think it is totally worth the price for the amount of food, the quality of food, and the length of the experience. If you’re looking for a unique date night or want to visit all of the Waldorf Astoria’s best restaurants, we highly recommend making a reservation. For more food reviews in and around Orlando, be sure to stay tuned to the DFB! The Most Unique Fireworks Experience Is Coming BACK to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this dining experience? 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 their media preview of the Bonnet Creek Epicurious Dining Experience. 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. 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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is almost here! Cinderella Castle stage set for the ABC Special The decorations are up, the statues are here, and it’s almost time to celebrate. If you aren’t able to be at Disney World on the big day, don’t worry! ABC will be airing a two-hour special on October 1st. Recently, ABC took to Instagram to give us a first look at the new 50th Anniversary special! The special will be a look back at 50 years of Disney World and will be hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. Celebrity guest stars will include Julie Andrews, Tom Brady, John Stamos, Halle Bailey, Melissa Joan Hart, George Lucas, Candace Cameron Bure, and Christina Aguilera. Whoopi Golberg on The View ©Disney The special will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from Disney World, including an exclusive look into the work of Cast Members and more. There will also be a look at the future of Disney World, with a sneak peek at new attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel! ©Disney The 50th Anniversary Special will air on October 1st at 8PM Eastern. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See the Most CONFUSING Parts of Disney Genie! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the 50th Anniversary special? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Get a SNEAK PEEK at Disney World's 50th Anniversary Special on ABC! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a not-quite-hidden but not super well-known food and wine festival in Disney World, and you don’t need a Disney World park ticket to get in. Disney Swan Resort Hotel If you’ve already visited EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, you know that to get to the festival you need a ticket to EPCOT as well as additional funds to spend on food and wine goodies. So what if we told you that this festival DOES require a ticket, but the food and drinks are unlimited?! It’s held inside the Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort Hotels! Interested? Let’s dive in! The annual Food and Wine Classic is returning to Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort hotels from October 29th through the 30th! The Swan and Dolphin Hotels are located about halfway in between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. ©Disney Swan and Dolphin This is the 12th year for this festival, and it takes place from 5:30PM to 9PM for 2 days. At this all-inclusive outdoor event, you’ll be able to experience over 20 culinary selections from the Swan and Dolphin restaurants. There will be over 100 wine tastings from around the world! You can see the full MENUS here! Kimono There are room packages beginning at $580 for one night and two tickets to the event, so you can even plan a getaway! You can also purchase tickets to the event if you aren’t staying at the hotels. ©Disney Swan and Dolphin Tickets cost $165, and the event will feature over 20 food stations and over 100 drinks from around the world event! All tickets grant guests unlimited food and drink tastings at the event. Children under 5 are free with a ticketed adult. Swan and Dolphin’s Food and Wine Event from March 2021 You can purchase your tickets online or by calling 1-800-227-1500. The $165 ticket price does include unlimited food and drinks, and it’s a unique opportunity to attend a Disney festival without entering a Disney Park! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World food news! Why the new Swan Reserve is unlike any other Disney World Hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited the Disney Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic? Tell us in the comments! The post Did You Know About This Secret Food and Wine Festival in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from sunny California! There are a lot of exciting things going on over in Disneyland right now, like Oogie Boogie Bash, the reopening of some classic restaurants, and a fun scavenger hunt! We paid a little visit to Fantasyland, the quaint storybook side of Disneyland, and just had to show you who we found! Sleeping Beauty Castle It’s not every day you get to meet a classic storybook character, after all! Say hello to the most mysterious cat we know, the Cheshire Cat! The Cheshire Cat brought his favorite teacup and saucer to come and say hello to guests in Fantasyland! We love how the teacup matches the famous spinning teacups at the Mad Tea Party attraction! Hello, friend! It’s always fun to see someone different in Disneyland — you never know who you might find! Tea Time with the Cheshire Cat! Between the Cheshire Cat and our Agatha, Cruella, and Sid sightings at Oogie Boogie Bash, we think it’s safe to say Disneyland has all of the BEST characters right now! We’re always on the lookout for rare characters, so stay tuned for more updates. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Check Out the 3 NEW Villains at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever seen the Cheshire Cat in Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨RARE CHARACTER ALERT🚨We Saw a Playful Friend in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened up quite some time ago at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but it remains an incredibly popular ride. Rise of the Resistance Right now, if you want to ride Rise of the Resistance, you need to sign up for a boarding group (a.k.a. join a virtual queue). Getting a boarding group can be an incredibly difficult task that requires VERY speedy fingers. But, soon, guests will be able to ride Rise of the Resistance WITHOUT a boarding group. This is a huge change and it could cause some pretty big impacts on your Disney World trip. Right Now First, let’s briefly talk about how Rise of the Resistance works right now. If you want to ride Rise of the Resistance at the moment, you’ll have to sign up for a boarding group (as we mentioned before). Boarding groups are distributed only twice per day — once at 7AM and again at 1PM. Sometimes we’ve seen the crowds so low that boarding groups stay open for quite some time, but generally boarding groups can fill up in minutes, sometimes SECONDS. Rise of the Resistance In order to get a boarding group at 7AM or 1PM, you need to have a Park Pass for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and it must be the first park you visit. That’s because Park Hopping doesn’t start until 2PM each day. On a day with particularly low crowds you might be able to hop to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and get a boarding group at or after 2PM, if they’re available. But, that’s not typically the case. Rise of the Resistance You can sign up for a boarding group at 7AM or 1PM from outside the park (a.k.a. from your hotel room as you sleepily awaken to try and get a morning group, or from a restaurant in Disney Springs as you try to grab a 1PM spot, etc.). For the 1PM spot, however, you MUST have tapped into Hollywood Studios at some point earlier in the day in order to get the Boarding Group at that time. Rise of the Resistance So, right now the process usually looks like this: (1) get a Park Pass for Disney’s Hollywood Studios; (2) wake up at the crack of dawn (a.k.a. 6:50 or sooner) to try and get a morning group; (3) if you’re unsuccessful, try to get a boarding group at 1PM; (4) if you get a group, wait until your time arrives, and then go ride OR if you don’t get a group, do other things that day (a.k.a. you won’t be able to ride without a boarding group typically — we’ve seen LOW crowds that allowed non-boarding group riding one day). Rise of the Resistance So, how are things changing and how could it impact your trip? The Change Starting September 23rd, Disney is PAUSING the use of Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance. That means, starting September 23rd, guests will be able to ride Rise of the Resistance by simply joining the standard, standby queue. But, Disney has noted that guests should keep an eye out for updates on the My Disney Experience app as the virtual queue may return or may pop up and be used from time to time. This change could impact your trip in a number of ways. 1 — Should You Rope Drop? You might have thought that the pause on virtual queues meant you could FINALLY sleep in more on those vacation mornings and it might, or it might not. Disney’s Hollywood Studios generally opens at 9AM each day (though hours can change). Traditional rope drops are now in place for the most part at Disney’s theme parks, meaning you may be let into the park a little bit before its opening time, but you’re typically held at certain points along the way before Cast Members let you fully into the park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you want to “rope drop” this park and try to be one of the first guests there (ideally cutting down on your wait time for Rise of the Resistance), you’re going to want to get there EARLY. We’re talking about 45 minutes before opening time. Disney buses start running about 45 minutes before park opening time. If you’re driving, we’d typically recommend you plan to arrive about an hour before opening time, but sometimes Cast Members do not let guests into the parking lot until closer to 45 minutes before the park’s official opening time. So you might want to arrive a little bit closer to that 45 minute mark or arrive an hour before and just be prepared to be turned away. Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance If Hollywood Studios opens at 9AM, you’ll probably be getting up around 7AM (or earlier) anyway to make sure you can get ready and get on the bus in time. So, you might not save that much time in terms of sleep! 2 — Should You Wait Until Later? We have seen some wait times get lower in the parks near the end of the night at times. So, hopping into the line for Rise of the Resistance just before the park closes, or any time in the afternoon once crowds have died down, might also be a good choice. Rise of the Resistance If you’re willing to wait until the evening (and take the chance that the line might still be long, the ride may be broken, or something else might happen), then you might be able to sleep in a bit and still get on Rise of the Resistance. And if waiting is no issue to you, then you could definitely sleep in and just arrive whenever you want and join the line, regardless of how long the wait is. Rise of the Resistance Just keep in mind that Rise can experience technical difficulties. Sometimes this ride has experienced issues that have caused it to close for lengthy periods of time during the day. If you wait until much later in the day to ride it, it could experience a problem that could prevent you from riding it at all that day. If you’re okay with that possibility, then you might be fine. If the ride is a MUST-VISIT for you though, you’ll want to consider visiting it earlier in the day to give yourself the best chance to get on it. 3 — You Won’t Need a Park Pass for Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Ride Rise of the Resistance Anymore Another interesting thing about this change is that you won’t need a park pass for Hollywood Studios anymore in order to ride Rise of the Resistance. Because the ride will be available through the traditional queue, you should be able to jump in line whenever you arrive — whether that’s at 10AM or 5PM. This means you could visit another park in the morning and HOP to Hollywood Studios starting at 2PM, and then ride Rise of the Resistance at that time. Rise of the Resistance We’re curious to see how or if this changes things when it comes to park pass availability. Park Passes tend to fill for Hollywood Studios fairly quickly (one potential reason for which could be the popularity of Rise of the Resistance and the fact that a park pass has been, until now, necessary to get a boarding group and ride the attraction). Now that a park pass won’t be needed for this park, how could things change? Will park passes still fill quickly with people trying to be one of the first in line? Will fewer people feel inclined to spend their day at Hollywood Studios knowing they can visit another park and just hop there later? Pre-Show Will park hopping become more difficult if LOTS of people who couldn’t get a park pass can now hop there to ride rise at any time they want (after 2PM)? Remember park hopping is based on availability/capacity. Though we’ve never experienced an issue with capacity before, it could become an issue in the future. Or will things just stay the same? We’ll have to wait and see. 4 — Pay Per Ride Could this change also impact the way you view Disney’s pay-per-ride system that will be coming soon? We think it could. Knowing now that you could ride Rise of the Resistance through the standby line may make you LESS inclined to pay to use this ride’s Lightning Lane when Individual Attraction Selection becomes available. You no longer have to rely on the “chance” of getting a Boarding Group, instead, you can just wait in line. So, you may no longer feel like you need to pay a price to “guarantee” a ride on this attraction. Cast Member at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge On the other hand, if the standby line is consistently several hours long, you may now be MORE inclined to pay to use this ride’s Lightning Lane and skip the long wait. Click here for more of our thoughts on how this could impact the pay-per-ride system. Overall, you may have to adjust some of your plans or the way you think about Rise of the Resistance as this change takes place. Just keep in mind that boarding groups could return or could pop up from time to time, changing your strategy once again. We’re curious to see just how long the lines get when the standby line starts. Will we see waits stretching several hours? Will long waits potentially go away after a bit of time as guests no longer feel the strong “need” to ride Rise, knowing it’ll be available for them at any time using the standby line? Will the removal of the boarding groups take a bit of the exclusive, hard-to-get nature away from this ride, potentially lowering demand a tiny bit? There’s a lot that remains to be seen, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for all of these updates and we’ll let you know what we find. 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! 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Let’s face it — going to Disneyland can get pricey, especially if you like to snack as much as we do (we can’t help it, it’s what we DO!). Headed to Downtown Disney? Those snacks (and all that fun Halloween merchandise we can’t resist) can add up. But believe it or not, you can get free stuff at Disneyland — if you know where to look. And TODAY, you can get a free snack at Downtown Disney — ICE CREAM. Did someone say free ice cream? Yes, we did! TODAY only, ABC is promoting its upcoming The Wonder Years series with an ice cream truck FULL of free ice cream treats at Downtown Disney! The series’ official Twitter account posted about it yesterday. The truck is available from 11AM to 7PM while supplies last. So if you needed a reason to head to Downtown Disney, there you go! While you’re there, we won’t judge you if you indulge in a little shopping. Or if you happen to decide to go on the Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Scavenger Hunt. It’s your day — enjoy your free ice cream and have fun! We’ll let you know if any other kind of promotions like this pop up at Disneyland, so stay tuned! Here’s First Look at the Reopened Carnation Cafe in Disneyland Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be heading to Downtown Disney today? Let us know in the comments. The post Here's Why You'll Want To Go To Downtown Disney Today (Hint: FREE Ice Cream!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article