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When my twin boys were little, “Nemo” was one of their first words. They loved the movie, and seeing it come to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom would always put grins on their faces and a tear in my eye. “Finding Nemo — The Musical” has been delighting our guests since 2007, and I’m excited to tell you a reimagined show, based on the same beloved characters, will debut in 2022.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Qf2HzDsjL_IView the full article

Are you traveling to Disney World soon and looking for some ways to save money? There are plenty of ways to save at Disney World! Well, great news! There are discounts, rewards programs, and special offers available frequently for Walt Disney World Resort. And today, there’s a new hotel deal specifically for Annual Passholders! With the new offer, Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on hotel rooms this holiday season, including stays most nights from December 12th-December 24th. ©Disney Starting with Deluxe Villas, you can score savings up to 25% at Disney’s Riviera Resort. If you choose to stay at Bay Lake Tower, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, or Disney’s Old Key West Resort, you could save up to 10%. Disney’s Riviera Resort For Deluxe Resorts, Animal Kingdom Lodge, BoardWalk Inn, and the Yacht Club Resort all offer up to 25% off. The Beach Club Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offer up to 10% off. These hotels usually have some spectacular holiday decorations, including over-the-top gingerbread displays, so this is the perfect time to visit if you’re a Christmas tree lover! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Christmastime At the Moderate Resorts, Port Orleans — French Quarter, Port Orleans — Riverside, and Coronado Springs Resort are all offering the 25% off deal, while the Caribbean Beach Resort and the Fort Wilderness Cabins offer 10%. And for the Value Resorts, you can save 10% at the All-Star Resorts and Pop Century Resort. If you’d like to stay at Art of Animation Resort, you can save up to 15%. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Some room types are excluded from this offer and it is subject to limited availability. We recommend checking out the Special Offers page on the Disney World website to view all the details. We’ll make sure to let you know if any more deals pop up, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn More About Special Deals at Disney World! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Have you ever used a room discount at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 🎁 New Holiday Hotel DEALS Released for Disney World Annual Passholders 🎁 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays at Disney World this year are sure to be exciting! 2020 holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event will take place, there will be festive decorations everywhere, and the 50th anniversary celebrations will be in full swing! Since the holiday season is usually one of the most popular times to visit Disney World, prices can be higher for tickets and hotel rooms than during the rest of the year. But, there are still ways to save money, and we just found a great deal for Florida Residents this year! Florida Residents can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for most nights December 12th through December 24th! ©Disney The offer is valid for these Deluxe Villa and Deluxe resorts: ©Disney And for these Moderate and Value resorts: ©Disney Here is a closer look at the offer details: ©Disney So, if you’re looking to take a trip to Disney World this holiday season and you live in the Sunshine State, take advantage of this awesome deal! We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney discounts, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates. Click here to read more about the holidays at Disney World Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Will you be going to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post DISCOUNT ALERT🚨Florida Residents Can SAVE BIG this Holiday Season in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

George Kalogridis, ex-president of Disney World and 50-year cast member, gets Main Street window at Magic Kingdom. View the full article George A. Kalogridis, former president of Walt Disney World, stands by his Main Street window alongside predecessors Josh D'Amaro (far right), the current chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and current WDW president Jeff Vahle at Magic Kingdom on Sunday. (David Roark / Courtesy photo) George A. Kalogridis, former president of Walt Disney World and a cast member for 50 years, has received the honor of having his name on a window on Main Street U.S.A. inside Magic Kingdom theme park. The window was revealed this weekend. His window is on ground level at the chamber of commerce. It read “Be Our Guest. The Main Street Chamber of Commerce invites you to live, work, play in our welcoming community: Main Street U.S.A. People, partnerships and progress are the keys to our world. George A. Kalogridis, Ambassador, Main Street U.S.A.” George Kalogridis, a 50-year cast member and former president of WDW, gets Main Street window honor at Magic Kingdom. (Courtesy photo) Disney designs the windows as advertisements for faux businesses, fitting them into the turn-of-the-century theme of Main Street. Honorees are frequently long-serving executives, although there are many people saluted who were among the planners and designers of the park, which marks its 50th anniversary on Oct. 1. Kalogridis, now 67, started working at Disney World in 1971 as a busser at the Contemporary Resort. He had a variety of Disney jobs, including as a manager at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, president of the Disney Reservation Center, vice president of operations at Epcot, chief operating officer at Disneyland Paris and senior vice president at Disneyland in California. In 2013, he was appointed president of Walt Disney World. In 2019, then became president of Disney Segment Development and Enrichment. He grew up in Winter Haven and is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. Disney doles out the window honors sparingly, although it recently did a four-for-one ceremony for recently retired executives Phil Holmes, Jim MacPhee, Djuan Rivers and Trevor Larsen. Kalogridis was joined at Magic Kingdom this weekend by Jeff Vahle, the current president of Disney World, and Josh D’Amaro, former WDW president and current chairman of Disney Park, Experiences and Products. Vahle and D’Amaro both congratulated Kalogridis on their Instagram accounts. He also got a compliment from an A-lister on D’Amaro’s post. “Anytime Disney celebrates a Greek, it’s a good day. Congrats, George!” wrote actor and Disney fan John Stamos. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

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A short time ago, during a live moment celebrating the 10th anniversary of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, we debuted a new mele or song, “‘Aulani, Lei Hiwahiwa” written and performed by two of our very own Aulani cast members: Angela Morales and Eric Lee. Beginning today you can add this song to your music collection as it’s now available for download on Spotify or iTunes.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/QhCz0_VWPscView the full article

The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is being reimagined into Steakhouse 71. Steakhouse 71 ©Disney This new restaurant is opening on October 1st in Disney World, and we got a first look at the menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! In addition to the regular meals, Steakhouse 71 will have a lounge area with its own menu for small dishes and drinks. Let’s take a look at what’ll be offered there! The Steakhouse 71 Lounge is available for you to visit before your reservations or anytime you’d like to stop by. It’ll have a “large rectangular bar” and a retro theme. The restaurant will have nods to ’70s design (since it’s named after Disney World’s opening in that decade), so we’re expecting more of that in the lounge area. There will be new drinks to try both in the Lounge and during your meal, including “alcoholic and nonalcoholic libations.” ©Disney As a nod to Florida flavors, there will be the Citrus Grove Cocktail, which is Italian bitter, green herbal liqueur, citrus juices, simple syrup, and orange bitters. Another signature drink will be the Steakhouse 71 Vodka Gimlet, which is vodka, green herbal liqueur, herbal blend, lime juice, simple syrup, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade. It’s “inspired by the Florida wetlands” and will have a lily pad garnish “in honor of Lillian Disney.” ©Disney Another drink that gives a nod to the ’70s is the Tequila Sunrise. It’s got a modern twist as well, with tequila, tropical juices, rosemary simple syrup, and house-made grenadine. There will also be a selection of wines “with a personal connection to the Disney name.” For the small dishes, Disney has released the Lounge menu! You can get food like Crab Cakes, Macaroni and Cheese, Shrimp Cocktails, and more. ©Disney We’re very curious about those PB&J Chicken Wings! ©Disney Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know as we learn more about this new restaurant! Click Here to Learn More About the New Steakhouse 71 Restaurant 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 lounge menu item are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Steakhouse 71 Will Have a LOUNGE With Its Own MENU in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of new things coming to Disney World on October 1st! October 1st is a BIG day! We’ll be getting a new fireworks show at both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, plus a new daytime show at Animal Kingdom. On top of that, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris will officially open to the public. And now, we can add another restaurant to that list — Steakhouse 71! Steakhouse 71 is the new restaurant coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offering “unique and delicious” menu items at breakfast and a “terrific dinner menu with all the hallmarks of a family-friendly steakhouse.” It opens on October 1st and reservations become available on September 16th. ©Disney But besides what is likely to be excellent food and beverage options, the restaurant will also have a creative look, inspired by design elements from the ‘70s and hints of Florida heritage. There are even subtle sightings of Orange Bird and citrus groves! ©Disney Disney released some concept art for the new space and the fresh design features a color palette of navy blue, gold, and various wooden elements. We can’t wait to see it in person! ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more coverage of Walt Disney World’s food news. We’ll be at Steakhouse 71 on opening day to test it out and give our honest review! Click Here to See the Steakhouse 71 Menu! 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 this restaurant on October 1st? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Concept Art Revealed for Steakhouse 71 in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Wave…of American Flavors has closed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and a NEW restaurant — Steakhouse 71 — is set to take its place in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Construction at the Contemporary We hadn’t heard too much about this new spot…until now! Today, Disney shared the official opening DATE for this new spot and a look at all of the tasty treats you’ll be able to get there. So, without any further ado, let’s dive in! Steakhouse 71, which will be located on the 1st floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will open on October 1st, 2021. When it opens, Steakhouse 71 will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ©Disney What will be on the various menus? Let’s take a look. For breakfast, there will be a variety of different things to choose from including breakfast pastries, the Floridian eggs benedict, avocado toast, and seasonal pancakes. There will also be a multitude of beverages available including coffees, a Bloody Mary, a specialty character drink, and more. ©Disney Thinking of stopping by for lunch? ©Disney You’ll find quite a few different options including french onion soup, crab cake sliders, a prime rib sandwich, and steak “frites.” ©Disney The real “steakhouse” menu comes at dinner. For dinner, there are a variety of appetizers available including onion rings, a wedge salad, and more. Then, you get to the steaks. There will be different cuts available including New York Strip, Filet Mignon, and others. You can customize your choice with different sides and sauces. There will also be chicken, fish, and vegetarian options. ©Disney Got room for dessert? Then you might want to try the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake, which is made with “15 layers of whiskey-infused chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and raspberries – one layer for every floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.” There are also other dessert options, specialty cocktails, and more that will be available. ©Disney If you want to stop for a quick bite and drink before dinner, after dinner, or any other time, you can visit the Steakhouse 71 Lounge. There, you’ll find a few food options as well as a variety of drinks. ©Disney When it comes to kids meals, Disney has noted that kids will get to be creative for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They’ll be able to select an entree, 2 sides, and a drink from menus that include “oatmeal with dried cranberries and Mickey-shaped waffles for breakfast and PBJ wings and cheeseburgers for lunch and dinner.” There will also be an option for kids to make their own ice cream sundaes. ©Disney And if you’re looking for a specialty drink, Disney notes that the “mixologists and sommeliers have created unique and refreshing concoctions to enjoy in the Steakhouse 71 Lounge or while you are dining.” ©Disney Some of the options include a Citrus Grove Cocktail (Italian bitter, green herbal liqueur, citrus juices, simple syrup, and orange bitters), and the Steakhouse 71 Vodka Gimlet (vodka, green herbal liqueur, herbal blend, lime juice, simple syrup, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade). Reservations for Steakhouse 71 will open up on September 16th. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates, so stay tuned for more! 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 Will you be getting reservations for Steakhouse 71? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Steakhouse 71 Opening DATE and MENUS Announced for Disney World's Contemporary Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you always dreamt of living out your wildest, most imaginative Disney princess dreams and maybe even staying in a castle or two? Princesses in Disney World Well, you might not be able to stay in a real castle, but we’ve got an enchanting option that you might absolutely love. Bring your hair brushes! You can now happily live out your princess dreams at Rapunzel’s Cottage at the Charmed Family Resort. Sign us up! ©Charmed Family Resorts Rapunzel’s Cottage, located in the Crowsnest Pass area of Alberta, Canada, is complete with subtle, yet unique cottagecore interiors. According to the Charmed Family Resort website, “this quaint cottage reveals little hints of the life Rapunzel enjoyed as she settled in the forest.” ©Charmed Family Resort From the beautiful yet neutral paint to multiple floral details, guests will enjoy a quiet and cozy stay suitable for royalty. ©Charmed Family Resort At 220 square feet, Rapunzel’s Cottage sleeps 4 adults and 2 kids comfortably. The cottage includes a bathroom, mini fridge, microwave, small island, and electric fireplace. ©Charmed Family Resort Outside, guests can revel in a beautiful evening under the stars gathered around the property’s picnic table or fire pit. ©Charmed Family Resorts But, Rapunzel’s Cottage isn’t the only fairytale-inspired cottage available to rent from The Charmed Family Resort. There’s also Lia’s Cottage, which sleeps 4. According to Charmed Family Resorts, Lia is a healing elf and she spends most of her days picking flowers and herbs on the mountainside. When she leaves for longer excursions though, families and groups can rent her rustic home. ©Charmed Family Resorts Love Shakespeare? Then you might want to stay at the Midsummer Cottage, inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The cottage “reveals little hints of the mischievous fairies that come and go when their human visitors are too busy having fun to notice.” ©Charmed Family Resorts Or, you can stop into Elvyn Cottage, which is the home of Elvyn, the oldest of 3 elves who live at Crowsnest Mountain. Seriously, these things look like they’re STRAIGHT out of a fairytale! ©Charmed Family Resorts Prices for the rental of these spots start at around $285 to $330 per night, but prices vary depending on when you want to visit and what spot you select. ©Charmed Family Resorts Don’t want to just rent a cottage? Want to OWN a unique, enchanted cottage of your own? Well, Charmed Playhouses can make that happen! Charmed Playhouses actually creates luxurious playhouses and dog houses. ©Charmed Playhouses Warning: these playhouses are NOT cheap. According to the site, “the average price of the playhouses…is around $40,000 USD.” Their design fee is also a flat $500.00 USD. Holy frying pans. But seriously, these things are awesome. We know what you’re thinking, “can you live in these playhouses?” Well, it depends. According to the Charmed Playhouses website you probably could! The playhouses are designed for kids to play in, and the company can build in areas for sleepovers or overnight camping situations. But, they note that they could design them for more long-term living, or as facades for your house. They share that they’re open to building these structures to suit your needs. ©Charmed Playhouses If you’re feeling lucky, they are running a special sweepstakes right now where you could WIN a fully-decorated, interactive, customized playhouse! For more information on Rapunzel’s Cottage and the other comfy home-away-from-homes you can rent, visit Charmed Family Resort to book your next getaway. Or, you can visit the Charmed Playhouses site to check out the amazing photos and just DREAM about what epic playhouses you could have in your backyard. And now, if you don’t mind us, we’ll just be sitting in our very normal, not enchanted cottage locations, dreaming of the vacation and playhouse possibilities. You Can Live in a Rapunzel Tower or Snow White Cottage — Click Here to See More! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you stay at Rapunzel’s Cottage or order a custom playhouse for your house? Let us know in the comments! The post Can't Afford a Castle? Try a Disney Tiny House Instead! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Steakhouse 71, located on the first floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will open its doors on Oct. 1 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we are excited to give our Disney Parks Blog readers the first look at all the menus!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/HSeBViNK7pIView the full article

We love eating and drinking at Disney World (obviously), but not everything they do is a win. Purple Poison Apple Stein There’s been plenty of food fails over the years, like the infamous Pumpkin Pretzel, or the Space Sandwich that looked a lot like mold. Today we tried a drink that’s been around for a while (and by a while, we mean it’s a Halloween drink that has stuck around for a year), though the current version is a little…sad. Let’s get into what Disney has changed (ahem…taken away) from the current version of this cocktail. Today at Isle of Java in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed that the Rotten Apple is STILL HERE. This drink first arrived for Halloween in 2020, and it includes Apple Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider and Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey served over ice with gummy worms for $11. Rotten Apple is back! So let’s go back in time to 2020, when the Rotten Apple drink looked like this for Halloween. It cost $15 and it also included a poison apple glow cube. Note the gummy worms that were included as garnishes. Rotten Apple Then…Christmas rolled around and guess what, this drink did NOT disappear. Yup, we also saw this same drink having a bit of an identity crisis during the holiday season of 2020, with a holiday glow cube instead of a poison apple (and they still included gummy worms for some reason??) for $15. “Holiday” Drink Now, after seeing those drinks from 2020, let us present to you the Rotten Apple cocktail of today. Um. Yeah. This costs $11 and although the placard includes gummy worms in the photo and description, they didn’t have any today. Womp womp. 2021 Rotten Apple Drink Let’s compare again. This is 2020’s Halloween Rotten Apple cocktail with gummy worms and a poison apple glow cube versus… Rotten Apple …2021’s Rotten Apple cocktail. Hey Disney, is there a reason why this drink has stuck around?! And if it is going to stick around, can the gummy worms at least come back?! And the glow cube!! We’re suckets for a seasonal glow cube. Now when it comes to taste, this just looks and tastes like a glass of apple juice. 2021 Rotten Apple Drink Although this drink includes Fireball Whiskey, we could only taste apple. There was no cinnamon spice at all! 2021 Rotten Apple Drink If you want an alcoholic version of apple juice, this would be great for you. But Fireball Whiskey fans might be disappointed with the lack of cinnamon spice and flavor. So if you’re still into this drink, you can find it at Isle of Java in Animal Kingdom for $11, and hopefully next time they’ll have gummy worms. But we’re NGL, we’re ready for something new and exciting to take its place! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World food and drink news! Click here for 3 of Disney’s worst food fails! 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 2021’s Rotten Apple cocktail? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This Disney World Drink Needs a "Not As Advertised" Warning ⚠️ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We keep an eye on what’s new in each of the Disney World parks so that you know what to expect on your upcoming vacation! Tree of Life With a Friend We’ve taken a look at all the new updates in EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Magic Kingdom recently, so now we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Let’s check out any updates on the food, construction, merchandise, and crowds in Disney’s wildest park. We like to start our updates with the most important thing to us — the food! Animal Kingdom Food Update Caravan Road is a counter-service restaurant located in Asia in Animal Kingdom. Caravan Road This spot — which used to have some snack and beverage options — has been closed for a while now. In the past, the menu spot for Caravan Road has housed a sign that directs guests to Mr. Kamal’s (another counter-service restaurant in Animal Kingdom). But when we stopped by today, we noticed that there was a menu up instead! Caravan Road Menu The menu didn’t list any food, but there were several drink options including some with or without alcohol. Could this be a sign that this spot will reopen soon? Here’s to hoping! Click Here to See 10 DFB Reviews You Need to Read Before You Go to Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom Construction Update We noticed today that the ride Primeval Whirl (now permanently closed) in DinoLand U.S.A. has construction walls all around it. Construction Walls Around Primeval Whirl In the front, there were opaque walls, and around the sides, we found mesh barriers. More construction barriers Could this be a sign that the ride is getting torn down soon? More than likely. But we’ll keep you updated! While we were in DinoLand U.S.A., we noticed that the cost for carnival games in that area went up a little bit. The games used to be $5 plus tax. Now, they’re $6 total (tax included). Carnival Game Cost in DinoLand U.S.A. It also used to be the policy that guests would get a prize if they bought three tickets, whether or not they won the game. Recently this rule changed as well: now, guests won’t get a prize unless they win. Carnival Game in DinoLand U.S.A. We headed to the Africa section next and found that the Muziki drums are back! Muziki Drums Kids can once again play on the ones that are out, or you can buy your own at the stand. This is a fun, free activity for little kids (or adults too — we don’t judge!), so we’re glad to see them back. We also saw that the Wood Carvers are back in their pre-COVID location next to the Mombasa Marketplace gift shop. Wood Carvers While we were checking on some rides in the area, we saw that Kali River Rapids got its Lightning Lane sign. Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane It’s joining the growing lists of rides that have these signs now, in preparation for the new Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride system that will arrive in Disney World this Fall. Kali River Rapids Over in Pandora, we rode the Na’vi River Journey again, since last time the Na’vi Shaman animatronic was missing from the ride (replaced by a screen). Missing Shaman’s screen replacement We’re happy to report that the shaman animatronic is back again! The Na’vi Shaman is Back! This is one of the most amazing animatronics in Disney World, in our opinion, so we’re very glad to see her back! Our final construction update is another look at the barges for the upcoming KiteTails show that will debut in Animal Kingdom for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. KiteTails Barges Cats Members have been building little huts on the barges, and they’re getting closer and closer to completion! KiteTails Construction We’ll be keeping an eye on these, so stay tuned for more updates. Click Here to See the First Look Video at the New KiteTails Show We’re going to make one more stop to find some new merchandise in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Riverside Depot is a merchandise store located on Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom. While we were there, we spotted a new Halloween-themed Hulk t-shirt for kids for $19.99. Hulk T-Shirt The shirt has the Hulk holding two ghosts and the words “Happy Hulkoween!” around them. It made us chuckle a little to see the Hulk “smashing” the two ghosts. We think this is the perfect t-shirt for any kids that are scared of Halloween monsters — they just need to be reminded that there are superheroes too! Also at Riverside Depot, we spotted some Disney Apple Cider Mix. Apple Cider Mix The mixes have a few different flavors, like spiced apple, red apple, and caramel apple. If you love your fall Disney drinks, you can grab some at Riverside Depot now! Animal Kingdom Crowds Update We came on a pretty rainy day, so the crowd levels weren’t too bad! Rainy Day Granted, everyone might have been hiding inside to stay dry… . Guests hiding from the rain When we stopped by Expedition Everest, though, it was still running with a wait time of just 15 minutes. Everest On the other side of the park, Dinosaur also had a short wait time, at 10 minutes. Dinsaur That’s it for our update of what’s new at Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned with DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the new projects, food, and merchandise in Disney World. Click Here to Learn More About the New Show Coming to 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. What’s your favorite ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Price Jumps and Primeval Whirl Construction Walls Go Up first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, and the Downtown Disney District is a bubbling cauldron of exciting seasonal things to do, sights to see, shopping to explore and treats to discover! Make no bones about it, you’ll want to carve out time to join us for all the fall fun!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/AzZChB6gUTYView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Have you ever wished you could have your very own Wall-E robot, like from Disney and Pixar’s 2008 film, WALL-E? @Pixar We once asked our readers which Pixar movie reigns supreme and WALL-E was voted as one of the top Pixar movies, so we know Wall-E has a lot of fans. We’ve seen adorable Wall-E merchandise like this Wall-E and Eve Loungefly Backpack, and now there’s a new Wall-E collectible figure online! Here’s your chance to finally have your very own Wall-E in your home. As part of the Pixar Spotlight Series, the new Wall-E Collectible Figure by Mattel can now be found on shopDisney for $44.99, and it includes more than just Wall-E himself! Wall-E has articulated joints, telescoping arms, two sets of interchangeable eyes, and posable treads, and he also comes with his cooler, compacted trash, a fire extinguisher, his cockroach friend, and the boot plant! ©shopDisney The Wall-E figurine comes with a display stand in a window box that has a reversible background, so you can display him however you like. He also comes with concept card art with a photo-ready frame featuring hundreds of sketches that were part of early Wall-E development inspired by designer Jay Shuster. ©shopDisney Wall-E is made of plastic and stands at 3 1/2 inches tall, so you can probably find him a cute spot in your home anywhere you like. ©shopDisney If you’d like to have your very own Wall-E display, you can find the Wall-E Collectible Figure on shopDisney for $44.99. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! Get the Wall-E Collectible Figure by Mattel online now! 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 collect this Wall-E figure? Tell us in the comments! The post At Long Last, Disney ACTUALLY Made Something for Wall-E Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hosting the recent Ambassador ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort was without a doubt one of the most unforgettable moments of my life. It was such an honor to announce Lily Chan and Tony as the first Disney Ambassador team ever to represent Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! I can’t put into words how touching […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/s5iiPy2RAMQView the full article

Walt Disney World has announced dates and prices for the 2021 Very Merriest After Hours Events! Shades of green has announced their Military Pricing as well! Dates and Military Prices DATE Mil Price Gate Price* AP/DVC Price* 8 November $183.75 $201.29 $137.39 9 November $164.50 $179.99 $126.74 11 November $164.50 $179.99 $137.39 12 November $183.75 $201.29 […] The post Walt Disney World 2021 Disney Very Merriest Military Discounts appeared first on Military Disney Tips 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. It’s hard to believe A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh was first published 95 years ago! That’s a lot of honey! ©Disney And while Disney fans are no strangers to limited edition plushes or to seeing the Hundred Acre Wood gang in plush form, shopDisney is celebrating this most wonderful thing with both! Bear hug enthusiasts, get ready: Disney has released the Winnie the Pooh 95th Anniversary Plush! This classic-looking Pooh is wearing his signature red top and he’s a limited release, so don’t bother waiting to grab him! © shopDisney Too cute! This Pooh also has shaggy faux fur, embroidered features and, to commemorate this special occasion, a 95th Anniversary patch on his left foot. He stands 12 inches tall and looks so super soft! © shopDisney This plush is already taking up room in our hearts! You can get your own for $29.99. Check out the Winnie the Pooh Limited Edition Plush here! We’ll continue to be on the lookout for any more Winnie the Pooh 95th Anniversary merch, so stay tuned! Check out the Winnie the Pooh ears in Disney World 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. Do you love Winnie the Pooh? Let us know in the comments below. The post Celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 95th Anniversary with Disney's Limited Edition Plush! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently announced a new project meant to inspire imagination and create learning opportunities with students. ©Disney The Imagination Campus will be opening in both Florida and California in January 2022, with workshops for the Arts and Humanities, Science and Technology, and Leadership and Innovation. Disney World is planning to invite some special guests to stay for a Disney vacation and check out the new campus. Here’s how you can enter to be one of those guests! Disney is going to invite 50 educators (including teachers, music directors, and administrators) that they believe are “inspiring imagination in their classrooms” to a new teacher event at the Imagination Campus. ©Disney These teachers will attend the Disney Imagination Campus 50 Teachers Celebration at Disney World in January 2022, which includes an “inspiration session” with Disney leaders to teach new ideas that the teachers can put to use in their classrooms. They’ll also get to see the new workshops on the Campus and take part in more of the Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations. The 50th is almost here! If you’re an imaginative teacher who wants to go to Disney World for this event, you can apply now through October 31, 2021. You’ll need to follow these steps: Go to https://disney50teacherscontest.com Create an account Write and submit a short essay answering this prompt: Describe an example where you’ve encouraged your students to use their imaginations to creatively solve problems, including your own creativity in presenting curriculum in a new and inspiring way Main Street, U.S.A. Y0u can enter now, and 50 winners will be chosen. These winners will receive a 4-day, 3-night stay at Disney World, where they’ll get to attend the Imagination Campus Teachers Celebration as well as visit the parks! If you’re one of the winners, you’ll hear back on January 10, 2022. Keep following DFB for more updates on events happening in Disney World! Click Here to Learn More About Disney’s New Imagination Campus 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 Do you know any imaginative educators who should enter? Tell us in the comments, and then share this post with them! The post Teachers Can WIN a Free Disney World Vacation -- Here’s How! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re used to seeing construction walls around Disney World as Cast Members update attractions and areas around the parks. Construction Walls in EPCOT Recently we’ve seen some walls come down in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, both around the Main Street Confectionery and from in front of the Country Bear Jamboree. Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, however, we recently saw some new walls go up around a ride that has closed forever. Primeval Whirl was a spinning fairground-type ride in DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The concept of the ride was that you were going back in time to see the meteor that made the dinosaurs go extinct. Primeval Whirl In 2020, Disney World announced that the ride would be closed permanently, and when we saw the ride vehicles being towed away, we knew its fate was sealed. Now, we’re seeing even more progress on the ride’s closure as construction walls have gone up in front of the ride entrance. Construction Walls Around Primeval Whirl There are opaque walls in front of the ride’s entrance… Is this ride coming down soon? …and mesh barriers up around the rest of the ride. More construction barriers Does this mean that workers are going to start taking down the ride? More than likely. Fingers crossed that they are making room for something new to take its place! We’ll keep you updated, so stay tuned with DFB! Click Here to Learn About Everything that Closed Forever in Disney World Last Year 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. Were you a fan of Primeval Whirl before it closed? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Is This EXTINCT Animal Kingdom Ride Officially Being Torn Down?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome foolish mortals…to your soon-to-be empty wallets once you see this new collection. There’s always room for one more… We’re suckers for Haunted Mansion merchandise, from this Haunted Mansion Table Projector to this Madame Leota pin, so when we heard about this new collection we knew Haunted Mansion fans would be excited. It’s time to save your pennies and mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this! Harveys, creators of the seatbelt bag purses, just announced their upcoming Haunted Mansion collection and we’re living…I mean er…dying for it. This collection will be released on September 17th at 8AM PT exclusively on the Harveys website. So far, Harveys has given us a few sneak peeks of the collection, including a wallet with the iconic Haunted Mansion wallpaper print… ©Harveys …a shopper tote with a print featuring Madame Leota and the Haunted Mansion sign… ©Harveys …and a tote bag with the Haunted Mansion wallpaper. ©Harveys Harveys will be revealing more items in the collection as the week goes on, so stay tuned to @shopharveys on Instagram for more. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more items, and don’t forget to set your calendar and your alarm for September 17th at 8AM PT! This collection will likely go fast, so don’t wait, and keep reading DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! This new Disney purse collection is tempting our wallets! 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 Haunted Mansion collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Oh Great, Another Haunted Mansion Collection That'll Sell Out in Seconds! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In honor of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, and to recognize exceptional teachers who are passionate about using the tool of imagination in their classroom, we’re inviting 50 deserving teachers who reflect the creativity and imagination of Walt Disney to attend a one-of-a-kind teacher event. Because when you celebrate with us, nothing could be more magical!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/N2aiLTY3MTIView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Halloween season is upon us, and we are HERE for all the Disney Villains merchandise and treats we’re seeing in the parks. Disney Villains Graffiti Collection But we also know that sometimes the best place to get a Disney souvenir isn’t in the parks at all — we’re fans of checking prices online and looking for sales to get all our Disney gear. There’s one Disney Villains item that you can’t get in the Disney Parks because it’s only available on Amazon…but that doesn’t mean it’s cheap. We found a collection of four Disney Villains dolls on Amazon, including Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Ursula, and the Evil Queen. ©Amazon The dolls are about 11 inches tall, and each is dressed in a frighteningly fashionable ensemble. They’re all part of the Black and Brights collection. But the scariest thing about these dolls might just be the price tag. ©Amazon For the set of four Villains, you’ll pay $68.99. We did the math, and really it’s only about $17 per doll…but as a whole, it still feels pretty pricy. But hey — if you need some Disney Villains to spookify your house for Halloween, we won’t judge you if you add this beautifully bad foursome to your online shopping cart! I mean these ladies do look terrifyingly stunning, don’t ya think?! Click Here to Pre-Order the Disney Villains Dolls on Amazon The dolls are available for pre-order now, and they’ll be released on October 8th of this year. Keep following DFB for more updates on new Disney merchandise. Click Here to See More Disney Halloween Merchandise Available Online Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think? Are you adding the Disney Villains dolls to your Amazon cart? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Not Sure Which Is Scarier...These Disney Villains Dolls or Their Price Tag! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is how the first swans of Orlando ended up on the shores of Lake Eola, and became a symbol of the city. View the full article