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In just a few weeks, Disney World turns 50 years old! And there is a HUGE celebration getting ready at the parks, especially at Magic Kingdom! The 50th anniversary celebration starts soon! Cinderella Castle already got a massive transformation, we’ve seen some golden touches added to Fantasyland, many of the 50th anniversary statues have started showing up, and even the popcorn boxes have been updated to a 50th anniversary design. And we keep noticing new 50th anniversary touches at the parks every day. And today, one of those new touches involves Disney’s plants. There’s a brand new 50th anniversary topiary display in front of the Train Station at Magic Kingdom. This will be one of the first things you see when you walk into the park. Mickey and Minnie! There are two topiaries: one of Mickey in a bright gold bowtie… Mickey …and one of Minnie with a bright gold bow between her ears. And in the middle of the two is a beautiful 50th birthday cake in the “Earidescent” colors that have become representative of the celebration. Mmm….cake. So now, once you enter Magic Kingdom, there’s no doubt that Disney World is having a big birthday party! It’s a party! We love seeing all these little individual touches that Disney keeps adding to celebrate the 50th anniversary — we can’t wait to see what turns up next. We’ll be sure to share all the 50th celebration details and photos with you, so stay tuned! Read more about the 50th anniversary 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 do you think of these new topiaries? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There's a 50th Anniversary Birthday Cake at Magic Kingdom (Don't Worry, It's Not On The Castle) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary will be here in just two weeks!! Cinderella Castle We’ve seen the parks getting ready for the big celebration by adding special new decorations like banners, signs, and a stage. Cinderella Castle also got a makeover and is ready for her birthday! 50 golden character statues are being added around the parks, too. We’ve seen statues pop up at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom, and now, Hollywood Studios is joining in on the fun, and we think they’re the perfect place for park photos! First, we found the absolutely fabulous Edna Mode from The Incredibles! Edna Mode She looks stunning, darling, just stunning. We love her! Of course, there are NO CAPES to be seen! She is the moment Next, we saw another Incredibles icon — Frozone! Looking cool! He looks to be on a giant slab of ice, ready to take on some villains! FREEZE! We’re just happy he found his super suit! Frozone Next, we found two of our favorite sidekicks, but they weren’t under the sea anymore — check out Flounder and Sebastian! Hi, friends! Life looks like the bubbles for these two! Fish (and a crab) out of water! Then, we saw Joe Gardner from Pixar’s Soul! Joe Gardner He has the keys from his piano with him, of course. Play us some music, Joe! Looking pretty snazzy and jazzy, if we do say so ourselves! Joe Gardner We also saw some terrific toys as statues — Woody and Bo Peep! Reach for the sky! They’re definitely one of our favorite Pixar couples! They’re picture perfect together! And finally, we found the droids we are looking for — R2-D2 and BB-8! *Excited beep* R2 is looking a bit more like his friend C-3PO with all that gold! R2-D2 And BB-8 is still as cute as ever. BB-8 We love seeing some Star Wars representation in these statues! Besties These two were pretty popular, too! There was actually a line of guests waiting to take pictures with the space statues. Smile! Those are all the character statues for the 50th so far in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll keep you updated when we see more, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see where you can find ALL of the 50th character statues! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which statue is your favorite?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: These 6 NEW Hollywood Studios Statues Make for the PERFECT Photo Op first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re just a few weeks away from the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations! Cinderella Castle is Ready for the 50th! We’ve spotted 50th Anniversary golden statues in several of the parks, 50th Anniversary banners, and 50th Anniversary merchandise. Select guests were also able to get their hands on a special 50th Anniversary MagicBand! Now, more 50th Anniversary items have arrived, but only a select group of guests will be able to bring them home. Recently, Disney released a BRAND new 50th Anniversary pin set featuring some fan-favorite characters. ©Disney The pin set includes a pin of Goofy at the old River Country Water Park… ©Disney …the Poly Tiki from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… ©Disney …the beloved Dreamfinder from Journey into Imagination… ©Disney …the hilarious Rizzo the Rat with Mickey Ears from Muppet*Vision 3-D… ©Disney …and a Triceratops from Triceratop Spin! ©Disney The pins come in a really great decorative window box case and are the second of 4 exclusive pin sets celebrating the 50th Anniversary. You can check out the first series of D23 exclusive 50th Anniversary pins by clicking here. Just who can grab these pins though? Well, these pins are exclusive to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members! So, you’ll need to be a D23 Gold or Gold Family Member if you want to snatch them up. ©Disney If you do qualify to grab these pins, you can get them right now on shopDisney for $49.99. They are limited edition pins though, so be sure to act fast. And keep in mind you’ll need to log into your Disney account tied to your D23 Gold/Gold Family membership in order to purchase them. Click here to bring these pins home! Looking for more D23 exclusive merchandise? Right now you can also grab a D23 Gold and Gold Family exclusive pin celebrating The Proud Family’s 20th Anniversary! ©Disney The pin is priced at $12.99 and features characters from the show. A special revival of the show is on its way, so you can get this pin in preparation! Click here to bring home The Proud Family pin! And if you’re a big fan of Shang-Chi (and you’re a D23 Gold or Gold Family Member) you can also bring home the D23 Exclusive Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Pin right now. ©Disney The pin is priced at $14.99 and is a limited edition of just 1,500! Click here to get this pin! If you’re a D23 Gold or Gold Family member, you’ve got some great, exclusive shopping opportunities available to you right now, so be sure to check those out. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and 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! 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 D23 Gold member? Tell us in the comments! The post Only SELECT Guests Can Get Disney's Latest 50th Anniversary Collectibles! Are You One of Them? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Remember that really cute Tangled-inspired cottage we looked at earlier this week? ©Charmed Family Resorts We’re still hung up on the idea of staying in a Disney-themed house. And now we’ve found one that’s perfect for fans of Winnie the Pooh! Don’t worry, there are no Heffalumps or Woozles at this quaint house. There’s a Winnie the Pooh-themed treehouse that’s available on Airbnb! ©AirBnB This treehouse was designed by a Disney artist who worked with a team of designers to bring Pooh’s home to life in honor of Winnie the Pooh’s 95th anniversary. ©AirBnB Down to the “Mr. Sanders” sign above the door, the artist took inspiration from A.A. Milne’s art and stories for this quaint house. ©AirBnB Inside the treehouse, there’s a double bed on the ground and two single bed lofts that have rustic ladders leading up to them. The space is pretty small, but then again it’s inside a tree — what did we expect? ©AirBnB The house has a sleeping area combined with a small kitchen/living area, and a temporary bathroom will be placed outside for guests. Although it’s very small and rustic, the ad says that there are electric outlets inside the house. ©AirBnB You can see details from Winnie the Pooh all over, like the honeypot-patterned wallpaper. ©AirBnB The house is even located in the Ashdown Forest in England, which was the original inspiration for the Hundred-Acre Wood. ©AirBnB According to the host, “During your stay at the house, you will be taken on a guided tour through the original Hundred Acre Wood, play Poohsticks on the iconic Poohsticks Bridge and enjoy locally sourced, hunny-inspired meals.” ©AirBnB Right now, there are only two 1-night booking dates available: September 24th and 25th, 2021. It’s only open to UK residents on those days, and you can book the Winnie the Pooh airbnb starting on September 20th, 2021 at 8AM CDT (which is 2PM BST). ©AirBnB The adorable treehouse is priced at $105 a night. Keep following DFB for more updates about Disney news! Click Here to See More Disney-Themed Homes You Can Stay In 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 stay in the tiny Winnie the Pooh-themed house? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Give Up Bathrooms to Stay At Winnie the Pooh’s House? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Congrats, my friends! You’ve just hit the big time! What are you going to do now that you’re rich and famous? Big Thunder Mountain Go to Disney, of course! But remember — things look very different in Disney World when money is NO OBJECT! Check out more details about How the Rich Do Disney!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite place to splurge in Disney World. The post DFB Video: How the Rich Do Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re as obsessed with Disney World as we are, then you are not only WELL aware of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration this year, but you’re orienting your entire calendar around it! Get ready to celebrate 50 years of Disney World! But let’s get real: as momentous and once-in-a-lifetime as this experience will surely be, it’s going to be CAH-RAY-ZAY for a variety of reasons. So if you’re still debating whether or not to visit for the occasion, here’s why you probably SHOULDN’T! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is going to be undeniably epic and extraordinary and, for a lot of fans across the globe, a can’t-miss spectacle! That’s all well and good, but for LOTS of other people, it’s just not the right time for a visit. Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom From the surefire hordes of tourists to queue lines so long we’re already having nightmares about them, here’s why you shouldn’t visit Disney World for the 50th anniversary. Where To Find ALL of the 50th Anniversary Statues at Disney World You’re More Likely to Spend Most of Your Time Waiting in Lines People come from all over the world for one-of-a-kind memory-making rides, restaurants, and shows at Disney World! What they DON’T come from all over the world for is never-ending lines, which is most likely what you’re going to experience during the 50th. Brace yourself. 50th Anniversary crowds are coming. With the parks certainly at capacity, and with more crowds than the parks have seen in a looooong time, that means Disney World is going to be swarming. Rides, transportation, merchandise lines, and restaurants are probably going to look like dizzyingly long queues at ALL times. And if you thought you had issues with virtual queues and Mobile Order hiccups in the past, just wait until you see how crazy things get in October! Mobile Order Wait If you’ve ever seen our coverage of New Year’s Eve in Disney World…imagine that, but…bigger. New Year’s Eve is typically one of the busiest days of the year in Disney World. Typcially at least Magic Kingdom reaches capacity. Imagine the crazy crowds of New Year’s with even MORE reason to feel that FOMO. If you haven’t planned a trip yet for October 1st, it sure feels like a zillion and one other people HAVE! Oh…my. In general, as much as it pains us to say it, you’re more likely to be spending most of your time waiting in lines than experiencing classic attractions or one-of-a-kind snacks. Womp womp! We NEVER Thought This Ride Would Have NO Wait in Disney World Good Luck With Dining Reservations If you thought it was impossible to snag a table at Be Our Guest or Oga’s Cantina before, you can pretty much FORGET about it during the 50th Anniversary. Oga’s Cantina Not only will Disney’s most notoriously hard-to-get reservations be out of reach, but this will trickle down to other restaurants and bars that are usually easier to get into! Due to the frenzy of hungry travelers filling the parks, that means even your tried-and-true standbys might suddenly turn into mosh pits. Forget it So unless you want to spend your entire vacation eating nothing but Capt. Cook’s (and no offense to Capt. Cook’s, but it’s no ‘Ohana), you might want to consider visiting another time. Our BRAND NEW Secret Tip For Getting the Hardest Reservations in Disney World You Won’t Be Able to Ride All The Rides Since a bulk of your time in Disney World would be spent twiddling your thumbs in ride queues, that also means you’ll run out of time to hit up all the attractions you’re eager to experience. It’s just simple mathematics! Queue for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Naturally, the big talk NEW attraction for the 50th, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, is sure to be in high demand, so you’ll be lucky if you’re one of the rare few to snag an elusive virtual queue option to ride it on the big day! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is opening soon! Sure, you could be one of the first to ride this WILDLY anticipated new attraction, but you’ll need to be up before 7am to secure your virtual queue spot, and there’s no guarantee you’ll get it! And since Disney hasn’t released when Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Passes will be made available, the only option we can plan for right now is the virtual queue. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Go INSIDE Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Disney World With Us! Hotel Prices Will Be Sky-High (What’s Left of Them, at Least!) Sure, everyone expects to splurge a little (or a lot) on a Disney World trip, but that’s nothing compared to what you’re likely to spend on lodging on the dates surrounding the 50th anniversary. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa = $$$ Again, it just boils down to basic supply and demand. With more crowds and more demand comes more cost. This means Disney resorts (and other off-property resorts, too) are likely to be HIGH. Even Disney’s “value” properties will have price tags that probably won’t seem like a value at all. Art of Animation So unless you conveniently win the lottery right before October 1st, a trip to Disney World for the 50th anniversary might be a tad sky-high for the vacay budget. Even scarier… So many choices …that pic above shows ALL the hotels rooms still available in Disney World for October 1st (and it’s kinda hard to count a pad of dirt in the woods for 100 bucks a night as a “room” but you get what we’re saying!). So unless you already have a room booked or are cool with staying at some TBD hotel miles away from Disney, your options are…limited, to say the least. The BIG Problem With Disney World’s Moderate Resorts Park Pass Reservations Will Be a Headache Even in the “off season” and on non-holiday days, getting a Park Pass Reservation for your Disney World park of choice can be a hassle. So just imagine how hard it will be for October 1st! Toy Story Land crowds No doubt, Magic Kingdom will be a hot ticket. That park, in particular, is likely to hit capacity real quick. So it would be a real bummer to travel all the way for the 50th, and not even be able to get into the O.G. park celebrating the anniversary! We’ve seen Park Passes snatched up FAST for both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on October 1st multiple times now over the past year. At the time of writing this, unless more are released (which is still possible — we’ve seen it happen a number of times already for that day), there are NO Park Passes for anyone available at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Crowds at Magic Kingdom will look MUCH worse than this Oh and Park Hopping? We’re betting you can pretty much forget about it. If parks are consistently at capacity, which they’re likely to be that day, at least in Magic Kingdom and possibly EPCOT, then this won’t be an option come 2PM. We haven’t seen parks at capacity where we COULDN’T hop to them since Park Hopping returned but if we were big betting folk, we’d take a wild guess Magic Kingdom on October 1st will be in that boat. Expect lots and lots of people Long story short, for those Disney-lovers who don’t like to plan MONTHS ahead for dinner reservations or Park Passes, and prefer a more impromptu experience, then the 50th anniversary is NOT the time for you to plan a Disney World trip. You might also want to rethink your travel plans if you’re not a big fan of oppressive crowds! We fully anticipate some shoulder-to-shoulder sardine action in the bottleneck areas of the parks, so if just the thought of that gives you anxiety, you may want to consider postponing those vacations for a few months. Key Takeaways Disney knows how to throw a party, and the 50th celebration will be one for the ages! It’s a party that will last for 18 months, but these are the reasons not to wait and why you SHOULD plan to visit on October 1: It’ll be MEGA crowded — we’re talking possibly the most crowded we’ve seen Disney World in a LONG time. That means more bodies looking for food, rides, and all the other parts of a day in Disney World. If you’re there, you’ll be one of the masses fighting to have a good day. If you don’t already have a Park Pass, good luck actually getting in — Park Passes are booked solid for now and we’re not thinking Park Hopping will be a viable option on this day (we could be wrong though!). If you don’t already have a hotel room, good luck finding somewhere to stay — Hotels? Yeah, they booked up. You likely won’t be able to do everything you want to do — with the crowds and SO much going on, this isn’t going to be a “normal” Disney World day. You won’t likely get in as easily at all the spots you’d like to eat, ride lines will be long, and you’ll spend a lot of the day in “hurry up and wait” mode. You can send your well wishes from afar, and save your vacation for another time! If you’re looking to get the most of your Disney World vacation and it just so happens to fall around October 1st…maybe consider shifting it a bit later, if possible. This will NOT be the day for the casual Disney World guest to check out Magic Kingdom and, to some extent, EPCOT. The parks will be PACKED with the ride or die Disney World fans and it will likely have a noticeable impact on your day. But here’s the silver lining — the 50th Anniversary Celebration will be lasting 18 full months, so you don’t have to suffer the crowds to still experience the party! Do You Qualify to Win a FREE Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your main hesitation for not visiting Disney World for the 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You SHOULDN’T Go to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you haven’t heard yet, Disney World is replacing The Wave…of American Flavors with Steakhouse 71 in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney’s Contemporary Resort This new restaurant will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner — plus there will be a lounge area with a menu of small dishes and drinks. If you’re hoping to snag a spot at Disney’s newest restaurant, we’ve got some BIG news for you! Reservations are now open for Steakhouse 71! Beginning today, September 16th, you can reserve your spot to eat at the Contemporary’s new restaurant, which will open on October 1st, 2021. ©Disney You’ll want to hurry and get those reservations, though — we’re expecting them to run out quick since this is a brand-new restaurant. To make your reservation, log into your account on Disney World’s website or on the My Disney Experience app. Search for “Steakhouse 71” and click “Reserve Dining.” Then choose your date, time, and party size and confirm your reservation. ©Disney Steakhouse 71 is named after the year that Disney World opened, and it’ll feature decor inspired by the ’70s. ©Disney You can make reservations for breakfast, which has options like Eggs Benedict, Omelettes, and Prime Rib Hash. ©Disney The lunch menu has options like French Onion Soup, Crab Cake Sliders, or a Turkey Club Sandwich. ©Disney And the dinner menu has the heartiest dishes, with appetizers and various steakhouse cuts, including Beef Tenderloin, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, and more. ©Disney If you don’t get a reservation for a meal, or if you wanted to stop by before your reservation, you can always head to the Steakhouse 71 Lounge area. This Lounge has a menu of small bites… ©Disney …and several cocktails that you can choose from. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates on Disney World food news! Click Here to Learn More About the New Steakhouse 71 Restaurant 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 going to try for Steakhouse 71 reservations? Let us know in the comments! The post Book Your Table NOW for Disney’s New Steakhouse 71 Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Joffrey’s Coffee is located throughout Disney World, from Disney Parks to Disney Springs, and it’s one of our favorite places to get some much-needed caffeine. You’ll wanna get your morning caffeine fix to conquer this day. Joffrey’s serves some of our favorite coffee drinks (don’t tell Starbucks!) and even a delicious quick breakfast, and they recently released their Fall Disney Coffee Blends. This month Joffrey’s is serving up seasonal fall coffees throughout Disney World and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Want to know where to get some new fall coffee? From September 15th through October 15th, Joffrey’s is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cafe con Leche and a Disney Pixar Coco ripple print on a nitro cold brew or a hot latte. These specials are only available at the Joffrey’s location in the Landing of Disney Springs. ©Joffrey’s Joffrey’s is also offering special seasonal coffees for a limited time, and you even have the option to add alcohol if you’re feeling spicy. ©Joffrey’s Joffrey’s seasonal drinks now include the Harvest Chai Latte which is only available in Disney Springs, and it combines pumpkin pie syrup and chai tea. ©Joffrey’s We’ve already been able to try the Pumpkin Pie Latte with pumpkin pie syrup, milk, and espresso, which is available at all Joffrey’s locations. You can get it either hot or iced, and we thought it was really creamy and sweet. Pumpkin Pie Latte The Pumpkin Game Changer is available only in Disney Parks, and it has Pumpkin Creme Brûlée Cold Brew, a shot of espresso, and pumpkin pie syrup. This drink is also pretty sweet, but we liked the added touch of espresso. We tend to prefer the Pumpkin Creme Brûlée Cold Brew on its own! Pumpkin Game Changer These seasonal coffee drinks are exclusive to certain locations, so make sure you double check where you can order one before visiting a Joffrey’s. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World food and drink news! Check out our reviews of the Joffrey’s seasonal drinks! 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 new Joffrey’s drink will you try? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL the Fall Drinks You Can Get at Joffrey's in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The global pandemic continues to impact the theme park industry. Mask sign in Disney World COVID-19 caused extended shutdowns of theme parks in 2020, and then when they returned, there were several safety measures implemented like masks, temperature checks, and social distancing. Some of those safety measures have been reduced or done away with altogether as the pandemic continues, especially once vaccines became widely available. Vaccine mandates have been issued by President Biden, companies like the Walt Disney Company, and by individual cities and counties. And soon, Los Angeles County will be requiring proof of vaccination in more locations. Starting on October 7th, Los Angeles County in California will require proof of at least 1 vaccination dose for patrons and workers at indoor bars, breweries, wineries, nightclubs, and lounges. They are also strongly recommending proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants. Both vaccination doses are required by November 4th. ©Los Angeles County Proof of at least 1 dose or a negative test (within 72 hours) will be required for workers and attendees at outdoor events with over 10,000 people. Outdoor mega events will also have to comply to these rules by October 7th for the first dose, and November 4th for the second dose. People attending indoor mega-events already have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is L.A. County. Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles || Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said that theme parks WILL be included in this. This means the order would impact Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Disneyland would not be affected by this particular order as it is located in Orange County. CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood Ferrer said, “At these venues there is a testing option, and many of the venues are going to be offering testing on site. Cause you can use an antigen test now so you can get tested, get your results in 10 minutes, and then be able to come in as long as you’re negative. So we’re working through that and apprecite that concern. Until recently, theme parks were not considered under the outdoor events definition/outdoor venue definition, but the state changed that a few days ago so they will be included in this…We’re meeting with them this week as well so we can hear their concerns and address them.” ©Knott’s Berry Farm Stay tuned to DFB for more COVID-19 updates in relation to theme parks. Click here to learn more about Disney’s company COVID-19 vaccination requirements Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: LA County to Implement Vaccine Requirement/Negative COVID-19 Tests at Theme Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are 50 golden character statues coming to Disney World as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration that starts on October 1st, 2021. EARidescent Gold Statues We’ve seen lots of them around Magic Kingdom, including classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and some really fun statues of Stitch and Orange Bird. They appeared this morning in EPCOT as well, with some of the most detailed statues we’ve seen so far. And now more of them have arrived — this time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! You might’ve guessed that the golden character statues in the Animal Kingdom are all Disney animal characters! We found all of these statues near the Tree of Life, but some of them are hiding a little bit, so you’ve gotta keep your eyes peeled. First, we found Bambi and Thumper, plus a gold butterfly that landed on Bambi’s tail. Bambi and Thumper The curious deer and his goofy friend are on an EARidescent pedestal that’s half hidden in the bushes in front of the Tree of Life. A closer look at Bambi and Thumper We’ve seen a lot of cute Disney duos today on these character statues, but if you’re counting the butterfly, this is the first trio! Can you spot Nemo’s lucky fin? Nemo and Dory’s Statues That’s all of the character statues we’ve seen so far in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney has said that guests will be able to interact with these statues in some way, but we haven’t heard anything about how that works, and none of the statues have responded to our attempts to befriend them yet. Keep following DFB for more updates on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Click Here to Check Out the New Character Statues in EPCOT Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which statue in Animal Kingdom is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! The post The Golden Character Statues at Animal Kingdom Are *GASP* Disney Animals! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida has been the first home for each of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class vessels since Oasis of the Seas debuted in 2008, but was set to lose out to China for the fifth ship in the class, Wonder of the Seas. But the cruise line announced some changes that will bring the ship to the Sunshine State early next year. View the full article

We’re so excited that Club Cool is finally BACK in EPCOT! Let’s do this! The old Club Cool closed in 2019 as part of EPCOT’s massive ongoing transformation. Now, Imagineers have brought back a revitalized version of the fan-favorite spot! We stopped by Club Cool today to check out the new decor and sodas, and now we’re bringing you a look at what’s DIFFERENT about this new location. It’s obvious that the look and decor of Club Cool have changed quite a bit! The entrance has a whole new look! The entrance is much more modern and features the Club Cool marquee in the EPCOT World Bold font. As Imagineer Zach Riddley shared, the façade of Club Cool is “inspired by classic green-hued glass Coca-Cola bottles” and you’ll even find the Coca-Cola logo incorporated into the design itself. The sign really pops! The interior looks more modern as well and features some cool details down to the flooring! The setup of the room is different than it was in its former location, now with merchandise displays on one side and Coca-Cola stations along the wall on the other. The registers are in the back. It’s so “cool” in here. Haha, get it?! The way that you get your soda here is also slightly different. Previously, there were several soda machines and guests could walk between the various stations. Now, with new health and safety measures, the process has changed. Sampling sodas is a bit different than before Now, there are 6 different soda stations along the wall and only one party is allowed at each at a time. The maximum occupancy of the store itself is 62 people. Only one party per station. When it comes to mask rules, remember that masks are currently required for all guests ages 2 and older in all indoor locations, including restaurants except when actively eating or drinking while stationary. ©Disney That means, when you go to grab a soda at the revitalized Club Cool, you will need to be wearing your mask. Guests are able to remove their masks, however, once they are at a designated area, are stationary, and are actively drinking. Keep those masks on until you take a sip! And it’s not just the health and safety measures — the sodas themselves have changed as well! Here’s what they used to offer at the old location: Lots to Pick From Now, your options are Bonbon Anglais from Madagascar, Country Club from the Dominican Republic, Minute Maid Joy from Korea, Royal Watermelon from the Philippines, Smart Sour Plum from China, and Viva from Moldova. But don’t worry, the ever-popular Beverly from Italy is also back! She’s back and worse than ever! When sampling, you’ll still be able to pick up a disposable cup and drink your fill! Time to sample some sodas! BUT, there’s one big difference about this Club Cool location…the floors aren’t sticky! The famously sticky floors of the old Club Cool were one of the things we loved to hate, and only time will tell if gallons of spilled soda will permanently alter the new floors. The floors are normal so far! And that’s a first look at what’s different in EPCOT’s new version of Club Cool. Keep following DFB for more information about this updated experience! Click Here to See Some Cool Details About EPCOT’s New Merchandise Shop! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Opening Soon in EPCOT See When the New Creations Shop, Which Will Replace Mouse Gear, Will Open Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant, Which Will Open Soon What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to visit the new Club Cool in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post How EPCOT's New Club Cool Is DIFFERENT From the Old One! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise store, Creations Shop, opened today! Creations Shop Along with the debut of Creations Shop was the release of the new EPCOT Light & Color Collection, with the “Light” side of the line for sale today. The Light Collection includes new merchandise inspired by the iconic Spaceship Earth, and you might need to add these new Minnie ears to your collection! Now at Creations Shop in Future World of EPCOT, you can see all the new EPCOT merchandise shining with the pattern of Spaceship Earth. This collection includes new items such as an ornament, mug, hat, backpack, clothing, and, of course, new Minnie ears! EPCOT Light Collection The newest Minnie Ears are for the die hard EPCOT fans out there, with a grey plush bow and clear ears showcasing the Spaceship Earth pattern. They also light up! NEW Epcot Minnie Ears! You can actually WEAR Spaceship Earth on your head with these ears. New Ears The ears are clear with a white Spaceship Earth pattern, and they light up! Ear Details and Charging Port You can see here how they light up, and it looks like the bow lights up too, though it was too bright out to test it out. Back of the ears These ears are also rechargeable, and they come with their own charging cord. No worries about replacing annoying batteries! But the thought of charging a pair of Minnie ears is kinda mind blowing! They’re rechargeable! You can find them at Creations Shop for $39.99. Here’s a video in case you wanted to see them in action! So what do you think of these new Minnie ears? If EPCOT is your favorite park, you may need to collect these new ears in honor of Spaceship Earth. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World merchandise news! Check out our first look at Creations Shop 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 the new EPCOT ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Forget Your Phones, Now You Have to Charge Your...Disney EARS?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Disney World's 50th anniversary approaches, we want to know your earliest Disney memory. Email us at insight@orlandosentinel.com by Sept. 26. View the full article

Are you all about those classic Disney snacks? Fresh, Buttery Popcorn Maybe you’re a huge fan of Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey Pretzels (with plastic CHEESE), corn dog nuggets, or other classic items. Or, perhaps, you absolutely love another quintessential Disney World treat — popcorn! Well, if you’re a big popcorn fan, there’s a NEW spot in EPCOT you might want to visit. Earlier today EPCOT’s new Creations Shop opened, and nearby a NEW Popcorn Stand opened up as well. The theming and look of this popcorn stand certainly fit into the updated EPCOT aesthetic. New Popcorn Stand! A box of Popcorn here costs $5.25, but you can also buy Popcorn in a Souvenir Bucket for $12. When we visited, they had three different buckets available, including two Halloween Buckets! If you purchase a refillable Disney popcorn bucket here or elsewhere during your trip, you can bring back your bucket to get a popcorn refill for $2. Buckets available Other snacks available include a Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar for $6, Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich for $6, and Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bar for $5.50. Snacks! Assorted Fountain Beverages are also available for $4.25. Or you can grab Bottled Water for $3.50. Fountain beverages For more boozy options, you can get two draft beers: Bud Light Lager for $8 and Yuengling Traditional Lager for $8.50. So if you’re looking for another spot to grab a quick snack or drink in EPCOT, you can stop by this new popcorn kiosk. We’ll keep covering all of the updates happening as part of EPCOT’s transformation, so stay tuned! Can You Still Get FREE Drinks at EPCOT’s Club Cool? 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 new popcorn stand? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Brand NEW Popcorn Spot Has Opened in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe – we’re less than one month away from The World’s Most Magical Celebration! As part of the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, the France pavilion at EPCOT will delight guests in a new way with the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris on October […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/AyBawzgQVxUView the full article

Hello from Magic Kingdom! How pretty does Cinderella Castle look?! We’re in the parks alllll the time because we like to keep you updated with new things we see! And, as things are gearing up for the big 50th anniversary celebration on October 1st, there has been a lot of changes around Disney World’s original park. So, let’s go see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Sunshine Seasons The Back Side of Water treat has returned!! It was missing for a little while, but now it’s back! This treat went on the menu originally to celebrate the new updates to Jungle Cruise the ride and the premiere of Jungle Cruise the movie. Welcome back! It’s Cotton Candy and Vanilla Soft-serve, Sprite, and a Sour Belt for $6.29. Go over and grab it before it disappears again! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Entrance & Transportation and Ticket Center The Transportation and Ticket Center got a new paint job on its ticket booth entrances! New paint! There is also a new Annual Passholder sign for the entrance into Magic Kingdom! New sign! The yellow matches the new design of the updated Annual Passholder program. Annual Passholder Entrance You can’t miss the sign with that bright color! Click here to read more about the new Annual Passholder Program Main Street, U.S.A. Many of the golden character statues for Disney World’s 50th anniversary have been installed in Magic Kingdom! We found many of them around the Hub, like Mickey… Mickey Statue …Minnie… Minnie Statue …Pooh and Piglet… Pooh and Piglet …Goofy and Pluto… Goofy and Pluto …Donald and Daisy… Donald and Daisy …Tinkerbell… Tinker Bell …Dumbo… Dumbo …Chip and Dale… Chip and Dale …and Lady and the Tramp! Lady and Tramp We also got a glimpse at what some of them might look like at night once the celebration begins! So pretty! We can’t wait to see all of the statues when they’re installed! Click here to see where you can find all of the character statues so far Also added for the 50th anniversary are these new Cinderella pumpkin wreaths around the Hub! Cinderella Pumpkins They’re perfect for celebrating both the anniversary AND Halloween! Cinderella Pumpkins These new wreaths are so fun and creative, but don’t worry, the Mickey wreaths are still lining Main Street, U.S.A.! Click here to see more of the new Cinderella wreaths! Back up at the Train Station, the bushes have been removed! However, the stairs are still blocked off. Guests will just have to admire the pretty train station from below for now! No more bushes! At Main Street Confectionery, the construction walls are gone! Main Street Confectionery Hopefully this means we will see the Magic Kingdom favorite open back up soon! Tomorrowland Another fun character statue popped up in Tomorrowland — Stitch! Experiment 626 He is on the side of the famous Purple Wall! Stitch on the Purple Wall What a crazy little creature! Fantasyland We found more new character statues in Fantasyland! Check out Jaq and Gus on the side of the castle. Jaq and Gus Gus We also saw Pinocchio around Cinderella Castle! 50th Anniversary decorations are already popping up! And we were so excited to find Cogsworth and Lumiere as well! Cogsworth and Lumiere We also spotted the Cheshire Cat lurking around! Cheshire Cat Back at Big Top Souvenirs, the banners have been removed and the entrance sign is back up! Big Top Souvenirs It’s looking pretty good, if we do say so ourselves. The sign is back! We saw even more painting being done inside “it’s a small world.” More colors! But, it still doesn’t look like they’re completely finished! Still a little bit to go! As Disney gets ready to launch its new Genie+ system that will be replacing FastPass+, Lightning Lane signs have been going up around the parks! We have already seen a few in Magic Kingdom, but now, there are even more! We saw a new sign at Peter Pan’s Flight… New sign! …Mad Tea Party… Mad Tea Party …Dumbo… Dumbo Lightning Lane …and Mickey’s PhilharMagic! New Sign took over former FastPass+ Lane It looks like we’re getting closer to the new Genie+ system launching! Click here to read more about Disney Genie Frontierland In Frontierland, the construction walls have come down at Country Bear Jamboree! No detour required! No need to go around anymore! Adventureland And in Adventureland, we found the super cute Orange Bird statue near Skipper Canteen! Orange Bird! He’s chillin’ on this EARidescent pole. We love this little guy! This one is definitely a fun one to look out for! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium We found some fun new merch in the Emporium, like this Mickey and Minnie Halloween Countdown Calendar! You can get this for $49.99. Countdown to Halloween! We also saw the Apple Cider cans we previously saw in Animal Kingdom over here now! Cider! There are 3 different flavors: Red Apple, Caramel Apple, and Spiced Apple. You can get all of them for $14.99! We want to try them all! We’ve seen a cool Maleficent Spirit Jersey in Disneyland, but we finally found it over here on the East Coast! How awesome are these colors! It’s SO colorful and has some great graphics on it. Back of Spirit Jersey We love the little details! Watch out for that dragon (spoiler alert: it’s Maleficent!) We think we’ll definitely be adding this one to our collection! Star Traders Over in Star Traders, the new Stitch Crashes Snow White Collection was released! Stitch Crashes Snow White MagicBand You can get the floral plush for $29.99… So cute! …the MagicBands for $39.99… A closer look …and the pin for $24.99! Stitch Crashes Snow White pin This might be one of our favorite Stitch collections yet! Remember, items are limited to 2 per customer. Click here to see more pictures of the Stitch Snow White Collection! Uptown Jewelers The Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection was released in Uptown Jewelers! You can get the tote bag for $318… Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection …the zip satchel for $268… Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection …the backpack for $268… Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection …the satchel for $198… Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection …and the crossbody bag for $198! Jerrod Maruyama Disney Parks Dooney and Bourke collection This print is so fun! Click here to see how to get this collection online! Fantasy Faire In Fantasy Faire, we found SUCH a cool souvenir! Check out this “it’s a small world” vinyl record! The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed Around the World! It has the classic song you know and love, the entrance music, and the exit music! Small World Vinyl You can grab it for $21.98. Silhouette Studio New Halloween glow-in-the-dark paper is at the Silhouette Studio! Spooky! It’s $12 for the scene, and extra for the mat and frame. Sleepy Hollow We LOVE this Headless Horseman design! Tomorrowland High and Power Co. We found new Spider-Man and Iron Man Apple Watch bands in Tommorowland Light and Power Co. They are both $34.99 each. New Band Designs There was also a new Iron Man magnet for $14.99! Iron Man And we found Spider-Man and Captain America phone cases… Avengers: ASSEMBLE …which also had matching magnets! Magnets Looking for a new MagicBand? Check out these new slap bracelet MagicBand designs! We have Grogu… Baby Grogu …Minnie Mouse… Minnie Mouse …Spider-Man… Spider-Man …and Star Wars! Star Wars Grab one and slap it on your wrist! Frontier Trading Post We also found these new slap bracelet MagicBands in Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland! These are all $29.99 each. MagicBands And we saw two new postcard pins for the 50th anniversary! One is of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the other is of the Magic Kingdom Train Station. New Pins Both are limited edition and $21.99. Memento Mori And in Memento Mori, we found two new shirts! The first is this Hitchhiking Ghosts Flannel for kids for $39.99. So cute! The back shows those funny ghosts! Watch out, they’ll follow you! And then we saw this new Madame Leota shirt for $39.99! Madame Leota Shirt It’s trimmed in tulle on the bottom and sleeves! Details Perfect for Spooky Season! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates The PhotoPass Photographers have a slightly new look to them! They’re wearing the same costume, but without the vest! Morgan in the Current PhotoPass Look We think they look great! That’s everything new from our recent trips to Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates! Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which piece of new merchandise is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Magic Kingdom: More Lightning Lanes and Some Festive Fall Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney previously announced that guests would be able to find 50 golden statues of Disney characters around the parks for the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Mickey and Minnie! We’ve seen several pop up in Disney’s Magic Kingdom recently, including some statues of classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Tinker Bell, and Stitch. Today, we spotted some of the first golden character statues outside of the Magic Kingdom — in EPCOT! In Future World at EPCOT, we spotted a golden character statue for Figment! That’s all the golden statues in EPCOT for now! Keep following DFB, and we’ll update you when we find more. Click Here to See the Golden Character Statues in the Magic Kingdom! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which new statue is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW 50th Anniversary Character Statues Have Arrived in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss SeaWorld Orlando's first Howl-O-Scream: The elaborate haunted houses, scare zones and shows and some unique offerings that allow guests to scare others or avoid being scared altogether (both for a fee). View the full article

Creations Shop, Epcot’s new flagship store, opens and Club Cool, stocked with Coke merchandise, rejoins Disney World lineup. View the full article Epcot visitors stream into Creations Shop on its first day of operation Wednesday. It replaces Mouse Gear at the theme park. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) Creations Shop, Epcot’s new flagship gift shop, has opened and the theme park’s Club Cool, stocked with Coca-Cola merchandise, has rejoined the Walt Disney World lineup. The public was able to browse and buy at both spots as of Wednesday morning. Creations Shop basically replaces Mouse Gear, which had been in temporary quarters for several months in Future World East. Club Cool’s old building was demolished as part of the ongoing construction work at Epcot. Now both are in the same structure with separate entrances. Shoppers sift through new merchandise (note the Spaceship Earth leggings on that mannequin) at Creations Shop. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) The new store looks as promised: A bright space without interior walls but loads of windows, and the presence of Mickey Mouse is very apparent. Here are other first impressions of Creations Shop and Club Cool: Cast members restock the mouse-ear headband stash at Creations Shop on opening day. This headwear lights up and incorporates a Spaceship Earth design on the ears. (Price: $39.99) (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) ➤ The opening morning crowd was formidable. Many shoppers were drawn to merchandise with purchase limits (a k a eBay fodder), but also to Epcot-branded items, much of which revolves around the geometric designs of Spaceship Earth. It’s on tumblers, T-shirts, mouse-ear headbands, jetpack-sized backpacks, leggings and more. Creations Shop patrons browse through hats and other headwear Wednesday. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) ➤ The shop is divided into categories, much like Disney Springs’ World of Disney store. And without walls, you can see departments from far away, labeled HATS or HOME and such in the curvy retro Epcot font. (There’s also CUTE. Discuss.) ➤ Although glass walls surround the new store, there are also the Epcot construction walls nearby. There are some solid views of Test Track and, from the right angle, Spaceship Earth. Future vistas look bright in our heads. Mickey Mouse murals are on each end of the new store. There are Mickey statues up on the wall, too. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) ➤ Mickey is getting more face time with murals on each end of the store, looming above the registers. There are also artsy Mickey statues standing nearby. ➤ There are many cash-out stations, but some customers were skipping the line by using mobile checkout. The reconfigured space in Future World is bright and has a high ceiling. Through the windows, you can spy Spaceship Earth ... and Epcot construction walls. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) ➤ The aisles are wider than OMG (old Mouse Gear) and the floor is sparklier. There are several doors that offer escape, nonshoppers. ➤ It might be hard to be sentimental about temporary Mouse Gear, but Disney fans might find a way. Its sign has been removed. ➤ Walt Disney World still requires face coverings in its indoor spaces at the park, so that applies to Creations Shop and Club Cool, too. Compliance was high Wednesday morning. The floorplan of the new Club Cool is more straightforward than its predecessor. The sampling fountains are on the right side. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) ➤ Club Cool, on the north end of the building, is similar to its previous incarnation. It features international samples of Coca-Cola, including the often-maligned version called Beverly. (Beverly Samples may or may not be my country girl drag name.) And there’s merchandise and snacks. On Wednesday, there was a line out the door for Club Cool. Lesson learned: Do not get between Epcot visitors jonesing for Beverly. However, some people thought that was the line for Creations Shop. It’s a theme park tradition: See a line; get in it. ➤ There are posted capacities on the walls. Maximum occupancy for Club Cool is 67 people; it’s 586 for Creations Shop. Look down. The Club Cool flooring is Coca-Cola-inspired. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, and Disney Springs is celebrating! Disney Springs Running now through October 15th, Disney Springs staple, the Polite Pig, will be serving up Chicken Pinchos and a Smoky Passion Fruit Margarita for Hispanic Heritage Month! The Polite Pig is definitely a go-to spot for on-point BBQ and drinks! Located at the base of the Lime Garage escalators, it’s a convenient and tasty spot for a bite. While the BBQ is classic, the chefs aim to keep it interesting with seasonal menu specials. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, you can expect to find a refreshing twist on BBQ chicken and smoky-sweet margarita. The Polite Pig Pardon us while we admire (drool over) The Polite Pigs’ Instagram feed. According to their post, we can expect layers of BBQ chicken, sweet plantains, coconut rice, red beans, and lots of cilantro goodness. © The Polite Pig We cannot wait to try this new special! Stay tuned for our review! Hungry for BBQ? Click here to read our review on the Polite Pig! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite comfort food stop in Disney Springs? Drop us a comment below! The post The Polite Pig Just Released a New Drool-Worthy Dish in Disney Springs 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier today, the revitalized version of Club Cool opened in EPCOT! Club Cool in EPCOT Fans can now check out the unique details in this space (including some cool flooring and entrance details) and enjoy Coca-Cola products from around the world. And YES, Beverly has returned! The old version of Club Cool included soda dispensers where fans could get samples of those Coca-Cola drinks from around the world for FREE. So, does the revitalized version of Club Cool feature FREE sodas once again? Here’s what you need to know. If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy unique Coca-Cola products in EPCOT, the new Club Cool is the place to be! Coca-Cola Merchandise In the new Club Cool you’ll find a variety of items available and unique things to look at, as well as soda dispensers featuring Coca-Cola flavors from around the world. And just as they were in the past, these soda dispensers are totally FREE! A Look at the Soda Fountain Stations That’s right — you can once again convince your friends and family members to taste Beverly for free and get a priceless video of their reactions to the drink! Sampling drinks The soda fountains feature a variety of different flavors and there are small cups nearby so you can get a sample of the ones you want to check out. Time to sample some sodas These soda fountains are FREE for all guests to use, making them a fun and totally budget-friendly idea to incorporate into your vacation plans. Click here to see a FULL list of the soda flavors you can try for free at Club Cool! There are six sampling stations in the new Club Cool, and only one party is allowed at each at a time right now. All the Drinks So, if you’re looking to sample some Coca-Cola drinks, just need a quick sip of something to cool you off after a LONG walk in the Florida heat, or are just on a mission to do anything that’s FREE in Disney World (we get it — “if it’s free it’s for me,” right?), then you can stop by Club Cool during your next visit to sample some drinks. Club Cool There are some drinks for sale at the counter if you’re looking for a larger drink or something different. More drinks are available here You can get a soda for $3.99, an ice cream float with your choice of soda for $5.49, or a frozen lemonade for $4.99. Menu We’re keeping an eye out for more updates on all of the other projects that are part of the EPCOT transformation and we’ll let you know what news we find. Stay tuned for all the latest information! Click here to get a first look at EPCOT’s NEW Creations Shop! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Opening Soon in EPCOT See When the New Creations Shop, Which Will Replace Mouse Gear, Will Open Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant, Which Will Open Soon What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What soda flavors do you want to try at the revitalized Club Cool? Tell us in the comments! The post Can You Still Get FREE Drinks at EPCOT’s Club Cool? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially back — Club Cool has reopened in EPCOT! Club Cool Sign This fan-favorite location was formerly located in Future World but was closed back in 2019 to kick off the transformation of EPCOT. Now, guests can once again enjoy sodas from around the world in the new location, and we’re taking you inside with us today to check out all the tasty options available! The new Club Cool spot is located in Future World. Can you see the green tint? Over the past few months, we’ve been able to catch glimpses of some design details for the revamped Club Cool. That entryway really catches your eye! Club Cool But what we’re really here for are the sodas! So what options are available now? Let’s check it out! All the Drinks When you’re ready to start your family-friendly version of “drinking around the world,” you simply pick up a cup and head to one of the multiple soda machines available around the room. The sodas are self-serve for your convenience, but Disney is currently limiting things to 1 party per station at a time. There are 6 stations available. Time to sample some sodas The stations offer several different drinks to choose from. Of course, there’s the infamous Beverly from Italy! This soda is a fan-favorite, but usually not for pure enjoyment purposes. It’s pretty bitter, so it’s one fans often like to trick their family and friends into trying! Beverly Next, there’s Bon Bon Anglais from Madagascar. This drink is described has offering a “unique taste experience with a blend of tropical fruit flavors.” Bon Bon Anglais Next, you can try Country Club Merengue from the Dominican Republic. This one also features a fruity flavor and is described as having a “creamy, tropical fruit taste.” Country Club There’s also Minute Maid Joy Apple Lychee from Korea. This one is a “still beverage with ripe apple and lychee notes.” Joy From the Philippines you can try Royal Wattamelon. This is a sparkling drink that is described as having a “refreshingly sour watermelon flavor.” Royal After that, you can check out China’s Smart Sour Plum. Did you know Sour Plum Tea is a traditional Chinese drink that has existed for over 1,000 years?! The Smart Sour Plum drink is described as having a “savory, sweet and tart flavor.” Smart Sour Plum Next, it you can grab Sprite Cucumber from Russia, which offers a crisp, cucumber twist to the classic Sprite drink. Sprite Cucumber But that’s not all! The final soda is Viva Raspberry from Moldova. This drink is a sparkling beverage that is described as having a “slightly tart, yet sweet raspberry flavor” that is “complimented by a hint of raspberry juice.” Viva Raspberry There you have it — all the FREE sodas that you can check out at the newly reopened Club Cool in EPCOT. Keep in mind these are the complimentary drinks. There are also select drinks available to purchase. You can get some soda for $3.99, an ice cream float with your choice of soda for $5.49, or a frozen lemonade for $4.99. Menu You’ll find these in a separate part of the store. More drinks are available here We’ll keep covering the new offerings at EPCOT as it completes its transformation, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn More About Club Cool! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Opening Soon in EPCOT See When the New Creations Shop, Which Will Replace Mouse Gear, Will Open Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant, Which Will Open Soon What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to the old Club Cool? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: EVERY Drink You Can Get at Club Cool in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article