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Karamell-Küche is a wonderful shop in EPCOT that’s all about caramel! Karamell-Küche! From caramel cookies to caramel s’mores, there are all sorts of delicious treats over at this spot! Today, we spotted the return of a fan-favorite Fall treat at the Karamell-Küche! Werther’s Pumpkin Cupcake with Salted Caramel Buttercream features a pumpkin cake with a Werther’s caramel filling and is available at the Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT for $5.59! This is one of our favorite treats we’ve ever had from this shop, but how does it compare to when we first tried in back in 2019? It’s BACK!!! This treat was just like we remember — absolutely delicious! The cake itself is much thicker and tougher to bite than your average Disney cupcake, but you’ll love it if you’re a pumpkin fan. Pumpkin Cupcake The frosting was pretty rich and sweet, but it really took the pumpkin cupcake up a notch. The caramel drizzle on top is also a nice touch! If you aren’t a fan of sweets, you may not enjoy the frosting, but we didn’t think it was too overpowering. Now let’s talk about the best part…THE FILLING. The center of the cupcake is full of gooey Werther’s caramel and it was our favorite part fo the cupcake! Our only complaint is that we wanted MORE of it — yep, it’s that good! That caramel filling is delicious! If you love fall flavors like pumpkin and caramel, you’ll love this treat! We love this treat as much we did when we first tried it, so you can go try it for yourself in EPCOT. This is one of the best cupcakes we’ve had at Disney World and we definitely recommend this to any Pumpkin Spice or caramel lovers! Click here to read more about the new live music announced for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post One of Our FAVORITE Cupcakes is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last year, large layoffs impacted a multitude of Cast Members in the Disney parks, including a number of fan-favorite performers. ©Disney One of the individuals that was laid off last year was Yehaa Bob Jackson, a performer that fans used to be able to watch over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside. But now, Yehaa Bob has announced that he’ll be coming back to Disney World very soon! According to a video posted on Facebook by Yehaa Bob’s Jackson, Disney called him recently and told him he’d be returning to the stage October 14th, which is the reopening date for Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside! © Bob Jackson Jackson said the Disney Cast Member he spoke to indicated he would be back for his regular hours — 8:30 PM to about midnight. He said he’ll be performing on the 14th and 15th, but on the 16th he has a prior engagement he has to attend to and wouldn’t be performing. Port Orleans Riverside After that, he said the Cast Member he spoke to wasn’t sure what his “regular” days would be. Jackson noted that previously he would work Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. He said he assumes it might be the same, but shared that his schedule could also be different. He said he also plans on keeping the Sunday night show going, which is something he does virtually. Port Orleans — Riverside So, if you’re a BIG Yehaa Bob Jackson fan, mark those calendars and get ready for his exciting return to the hotel! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about Yehaa Bob and other things around Disney World, so check back with us for more. Click here to see what still hasn’t returned to Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Yehaa Bob Jackson? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Yehaa Bob Jackson is Coming BACK to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you gotten the chance to enjoy EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival? 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport If you haven’t yet, don’t fret! The fest runs through November 20th so you’ve still got several months to get in on the fun! When you go, don’t forget that the fest isn’t JUST about food. It’s also about entertainment and we’ve got some rockin’ news! MORE entertainment was just announced for the 2021 Food and Wine Festival! Up to this point, we’ve seen the JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage), Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre), Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre), and America Gardens Bandstand. JAMMIN’ Chefs! America Gardens Bandstand is a concert series with different music groups. We’ve already seen Epic! Live, Champagne Orchestra, Element, Sound Society, The Hooligans, The Vybe, The M-80s, and Latin Ambition take the stage. We also already knew the remaining acts for September: September 10 to 13: Audio Exchange September 17 to 20: The Hooligans September 24 to 27: Epic! Live America Gardens Stage Now, we know who will be performing up to almost the very end of the festival! Take a look at the coming entertainment line up for America Gardens Bandstand at Food and Wine! October 1 to 4: Latin Ambition October 8 to 11: The Champagne Orchestra October 15 to 18: Summer Breeze October 22 to 25: The M-80s October 29 to November 1: Element November 5 to 8: The Vybe November 12 to 15: Element America Gardens Theatre We can’t wait to catch these awesome acts performing at America Gardens Theatre. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest festival updates! Want to see more of the Food and Wine entertainment? Click here! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Are you headed to Food and Wine soon? Tell us in the comments! The post MORE Live Music Announced for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of things have been changing at EPCOT lately as part of the EPCOT Transformation. EPCOT Soon, there will be a new shop, a revitalized Club Cool, and more. Today, we noticed that something else had changed at EPCOT, this time inside of a classic attraction. When we rode through Spaceship Earth this afternoon we noticed that some animatronics have been removed. First, in the cave scene there is typically a caveman standing just left of where the mammoth drawing is in the center. Spaceship Earth This afternoon, however, the caveman was nowhere to be seen. No Caveman Over in the Rome scene, we also noticed someone was missing. Typically, there is a Roman solider in this scene, as you can see from the photo below. Spaceship Earth with the Soldier But, during our trip through the ride today, the solider was not present. No Solider Here We’re not sure why these specific animatronics have been removed from the attraction, though we expect they could be undergoing some needed maintenance. The Soldier Wasn’t There Today Previously, Disney had announced that Spaceship Earth would undergo a more extensive transformation that would bring new narration, a new story, and even new scenes to the ride. ©Disney As of right now, however, the development of this project has been postponed. The word “postponed” implies that the Spaceship Earth transformation could take place at some point in the future, but we really haven’t heard any updates about this transformation in quite some time. Click here to see Disney’s statement about the postponement of this project. We expect the removal of these animatronics is likely temporary and does not have to do with the previously announced transformation of the ride overall, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates about Spaceship Earth and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney info. Click here to see everything that has been cut from the EPCOT transformation. 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 fan of Spaceship Earth? Tell us in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Select Animatronics Go MISSING from EPCOT's Spaceship Earth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you want to support an amazing cause while also shopping for unique and vintage Disney items AND listening to people sharing their experiences with Disney history, this may be the event for you. Hollywood Tower Hotel sign up for auction This event is happening in Disney World right now and tomorrow and some tickets are still available, so check it out if you think you may be interested! At Disney’s Contemporary Resort this weekend you can catch the 2021 DIS Family Reunion expo, which celebrates Disney through special guests, vendors, and entertainment. Currently, tickets are still available for today (September 9th) and tomorrow (September 10th). Note that the After Hours event is sold out. DIS Family Reunion Sign Proceeds from DIS Family Reunion benefit Give Kids the World Village, a nonprofit Central Florida resort that provides families with children experiencing critical illnesses free, weeklong vacations. We were invited to attend this event today, where we found lots of vendors with Disney merchandise, like Keaton’s Kollectibles selling a huge collection of Funko Pops. Keaton’s Kollectibles We also saw Magic Candle Company, where you can buy Disney-inspired candles… Magic Candle Company …like Pirate Life (who doesn’t love the water smell from Pirates of the Caribbean?), Churro, Bakery, Poison Apple, and Villains. Magic Candle Company In addition to vendors, there’s also the opportunity to hear panelists speak about various topics. These panelists, Tom Nabbe, Bill Hoelscher, and Bill Sullivan, are former Cast Members who worked at Disneyland on opening day in 1955, and they spoke about their memories of that first day. Today even Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel from The Little Mermaid as well as many other characters, also spoke! Panel If you were considering getting a ticket for this event tomorrow, you can visit DIS Family Reunion’s website for the schedule for September 10th. On the schedule for tomorrow is Pat Sajak, the longtime host of Wheel of Fortune, who will be there at 10AM to talk about his experiences from the show! There’s more on the schedule if you visit their website. ©DIS Family Reunion And if you wanted to visit tonight, you could have the chance to listen to several different fan-favorite Disney performers like Off Kilter. Tomorrow, the Mickey Mouse Club Reunion will perform from 8PM to 10PM! ©DIS Family Reunion If you prefer to shop for collectible and vintage Disney items, there are also many Disney items available for auction. Auction Items These detailed Winnie the Pooh plates and dishes are from the 1990s. Winnie the Pooh Plates And there’s plenty of Disney princess memorabilia, like these snow globes and music boxes. If you can’t make it to the event, you can even bid online on the DIS Family Reunion website! Disney Memorabilia Tickets are still available at various prices, and you can purchase them on DIS Family Reunion’s website. ©DIS Family Reunion If you only wanted to attend the evening festivities, that is still an option too! ©DIS Family Reunion If you want to support a great cause, visit the DIS Family Reunion website to check the schedule and buy tickets. We’re here to keep you fully updated on everything happening in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more news. Here’s how to see The Lion King’s return to Broadway from your couch! 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. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by the dis to attend their media preview. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post How to Listen to Legends While Supporting a Great Cause in Disney World Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Temporary ride closures can be pretty common in Disney World! Living with the Land was closed for several days recently! Outdoor rides frequently close down for weather issues and sometimes attractions close shortly to deal with technical glitches. On top of that, Disney World schedules refurbishments from time to time to give rides a refresh and perform routine maintenance. Because these kinds of closures are pretty routine, they’re typically not a very big deal, but one scheduled closure in 2022 has caught our attention big time! Disney World has added Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to its upcoming list of refurbishments, with a closure scheduled to last more than three months in 2022! Expedition Everest is closing soon! The Disney World website now notes that the popular roller coaster will be closed from January 4th through mid-April. That’s quite a lengthy closure, a bit longer than what we typically see for routine maintenance. ©Disney No changes have been announced for the ride, although there is one glaring issue that needs fixing — the yeti. The large yeti animatronic near the end of the attraction has been broken for 13 years but would require extensive disassembling of the mountain to fix. Disney hasn’t yet shared whether or not the refurbishment will include updates to the yeti, but we’ll be on the lookout for any details. We’ll have to wait and see if anything changes! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates from the parks and online! We’ll be keeping an eye on this refurbishment to find out what’s going on! Click Here to Learn What Else is Getting Refurbished in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been on Expedition Everest? Let us know in the comments! The post Expedition Everest Will Have a 3-Month Closure in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems Disney is going for a bit of a spicy trend recently!! Time for a Trip to Candy Cauldron Recently, we’ve seen a new drink with Tajin introduced at one Disney World spot. We’ve also added a bit of spice to our DOLE whips and even gotten a spicy apple! Today, at the Candy Cauldron in Disney Springs, we found another treat with a bit of spice! Introducing the NEW Chili Lime Cupcake! Chili Lime Cupcake The cupcake was green in color and appeared to be predominantly lime. The cupcake was then topped with what tasted like a vanilla frosting, dusted with some chili seasoning, and topped with Mickey ears and a bow decoration. Anyone Want a Cupcake? So…did Disney World actually create a SPICY cupcake?! Overall, the lime flavor was definitely present and you could taste it, but it wasn’t too overbearing. The chili flavor wasn’t too strong though. You could taste the spice but it was more present in terms of flavor than heat. So, it wasn’t quite the spicy cupcake (in terms of heat) we might have expected or some of you out there might have hoped for. But, it did have some spiciness to it in terms of flavor (not heat). We actually think the chili flavor could have been stronger! Adding some more chili in there really would have given it more complexity and helped take the flavors to the next level. A Sweet Treat With a Bit of Spice Still, we thought this cupcake was pretty good! If you’re looking for something that’s sweet but also has a bit of spice (again, in terms of flavor but not really heat), then this might be a good choice! Would You Get This Cupcake? If you don’t like sweet treats (it is a cupcake after all) or you’re not a fan of that chili flavor, then this might be a pass for you! A Look Inside If you want to get this cupcake, you can try it for $5.50 right now. Be sure to check back with us for more Disney snack reviews! Click here to see a full list of the Halloween treats coming to Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this Chili Lime Cupcake in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Did Disney World Just Create a SPICY Cupcake?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been seeing lots of changes in the Disney Parks recently as they get ready for the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today, we’re stopping by Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see if we can find any new food updates, construction projects, and merchandise! First, let’s check out the news about our favorite Disney World thing — food! Animal Kingdom Food Update We’ve been keeping an eye on the Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery for a while now, since it was supposed to open on August 29th. Closed Kusafiri But we did see the spot open until earlier this week. Kusafiri is OPEN Kusafiri was serving breakfast pastries similar to the ones it served before closing. If you’re in the mood for a good pastry, you can find Kusafiri near the Kilimanjaro Safari ride in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom. Click Here to Learn More About Kusafiri and Other Great Breakfast Spots in Disney World Animal Kingdom Construction Update There’s a new show called KiteTails coming to Animal Kingdom for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary ©Disney In preparation for the show, Cast Members have been building some structures on a raft in the Discovery River Lagoon near the Expedition Everest ride. We took a look today to see how the construction is coming along. Construction for KiteTails There are more metal beams on the raft now, which are starting to form some different shapes and structures. KiteTails Construction We can’t wait to see what these structures turn out to be in the show! Click Here to See a Video of the First Look at the New Show Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update We’ve got some great Halloween merchandise to show you! There were FIVE new pins at the Discovery Trading Gift Shop, all with a Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas theme. Nightmare Before Christmas Pins Four of the pins were hinged pictures of characters, which opened to reveal a scene from the movie. There was one for Jack Skellington… Jack Pin ..which showed a scene with the Halloween Town mayor on the inside. Jack Pin Inside There was another for Sally… Sally Pin …with a picture of her and Jack together inside. Sally Pin Inside We can’t forget Zero… Zero Pin …who had a picture of him with Jack as well. Zero Pin Inside And the last pin was the terrifying Oogie Boogie… Oogie Boogie Pin …with Lock, Shock, and Barrel hiding inside! Oogie Boogie Pin Inside The last new pin we found also has a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, with Jack Skellington in front and Sally hiding behind a gravestone, peeking out at him. Nightmare Before Christmas Pin All five of these pins are limited edition, and they’re $19.99 each. You can get them at Discovery Trading in Animal Kingdom! But we’re not done with the spooky merchandise just yet. The Jack is BACK tumbler is actually back thanks to a big restock in Discovery Trading. The cup is silver, with Jack’s head surrounded by a spiderweb on the front and the words “Jack is Back” written on the back in the Nightmare Before Christmas font. Back of the tumbler You can get the cup for $22.99 now! Click Here to Shop for More Disney Halloween Merchandise Online Animal Kingdom Crowds Update Finally, we took a look at the crowds and wait times around Animal Kingdom as well. In the morning, there were a lot of people heading to the Flight of Passage ride in Pandora — the line stretched back to the Festival of the Lion King in Africa! Flight of Passage line But later in the day, we saw lower crowds, and the wait time for Flight of Passage was only 25 minutes. Flight of Passage Wait times were similarly low over at Kali River Rapids, which had a 25-minute wait as well. Kali River Rapids Even though it looked more crowded than we’ve been seeing the past couple of weeks, wait times around the park were fairly low in general. Crowds at Animal Kingdom That’s it for our Animal Kingdom update! Keep following DFB for more news about what’s going on in the Disney parks. Click Here to See What’s New This Week in Disney’s Magic 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 part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Long Lines Return to Flight of Passage and a 50th Anniversary Show Update first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s about to be a very busy few weeks at EPCOT! We’ve got some busy days coming soon! A new gift shop and the reimagined Club Cool open up next week, followed by the grand opening of the Space 220 restaurant on September 20th. After that, the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World kicks off on October 1st with a new fireworks show, restaurant, and ride opening to the public. But what’s going on this week in the park? Check out our experience the past few days! EPCOT Construction Update In the park’s main gift shop, Mouse Gear, walls and displays continue to move around as Disney prepares to open the new Creations Shop next week. The new gift shop is set to open on September 15th, so we expect to see many changes at this temporary store until then. Things had moved around a little bit since our last visit. Also opening with the new Creations Shop next week is the revamped Club Cool location. We can’t wait to check it all out! Click Here to Learn More About the New Shop! EPCOT Merchandise Update At the popcorn stand near Mission: SPACE, we spotted an old friend, the Cauldron Popcorn Bucket! This year’s version is purple. It’s purple! You can pick up this bucket for $17 and get refills of popcorn around the parks for a small fee. It doubles as a fun souvenir and some spooky decor! Click Here to Check Out the Popcorn Bucket! EPCOT Crowd Updates We also noticed in the past few days that the Labor Day weekend crowds have officially disappeared. Things were busier than they had been on Friday-Monday, but it’s back to the quiet park that we’ve been seeing in recent weeks. Look how empty it is in the France Pavilion. Wait times have been pretty moderate and it’s much easier to social distance now, with wide-open spaces in the World Showcase and all around the park. We doubt this will last too long — it’s likely to be incredibly packed here for the 50th Anniversary! Click Here to See Everything Happening on October 1st! That’s everything new in EPCOT for now, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for all the upcoming festivities so stay tuned to DFB! We’ll be covering all the news in the coming weeks! Click Here to See What’s New at Magic 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. When was your last visit to EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: A Popcorn Bucket, Gift Shop Changes, and SUPER Low Crowds! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After months of being closed, shows have started to reopen and return to Broadway. ©Lion King on Broadway | Disney We’ve already shared a look at the vaccination and testing requirements for Broadway shows, and the dates that 2 Disney on Broadway shows will return. But, what if you can’t make it to New York? No problem! You can actually be a part of the grand re-opening of one classic Disney on Broadway show right from the comfort of your couch! The award-winning Disney musical The Lion King is set to return to Broadway soon! Want to join in on all the fun of this show’s reopening night? Then you’ll want to tune into @disneyonbroadway on TikTok for a LIVE event from the Minskoff Theatre. ©Disney On Tuesday (September 14th) at 7PM ET, head to the Disney on Broadway TikTok account for a LIVE performance of the opening number from the show — Circle of Life — in celebration of the show’s return to Broadway. There will also be a special pre-show hosted by Adrienne Walker (Nala), as well as an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the people who bring the The Lion King show to life! The TikTok LIVE event is being held in support of The Actors Fund. According to Disney, The Actors Fund has actually “provided more than $22.6 million in direct financial assistance to more than 16,600 people since the beginning of the Broadway shutdown.” So, if you’re a big fan of The Lion King, live theater, or just Disney in general, be sure to set your calendars for this special performance! Click here to see the mask and vaccination policy announced for Broadway audiences. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever seen a Disney on Broadway show? Tell us in the comments. The post See The Lion King's Return to Broadway From Your Couch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Cinderella Castle You’re in for a good time! We checked in with Disney’s flagship park recently and now we’re bringing you EVERYTHING new in food, construction, and merchandise! Let’s dive in! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Tomorrowland Terrace Let’s start with food updates! We spotted a sign at Tomorrowland Terrace (which is currently closed) directing guests to find eats at Casey’s Corner. Tomorrowland Terrace Sign Magic Kingdom Construction Updates General We spotted filming in Cinderella Castle Hub where Fox News was filming a segment for the 50th Anniversary! Filming There was also a leaflet available with some information on the discontinuation of FastPass+ and the shift to Genie+ and Lightning Lane. Fastpass Leaflet Fantasyland Over in Fantasyland, Dumbo the Flying Elephants was drained and there were no water fountains running. Dumbo Drained And the Mad Tea Party had a bright blue new paint job on the roof! Mad Tea Party Repainted Tomorrowland Of course, we checked in on TRON Lightcycle Run. The upcoming coaster seems to be moving along! We spotted a test vehicle ON the rollercoaster track! Look closely… We can’t WAIT for this attraction to open. Keep in mind, an opening date has not been announced just yet. Click here to see more about the latest TRON construction! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium And finally, let’s talk about merchandise! The Emporium was getting into the Halloween spirit with some new Nightmare Before Christmas items. Take a look at the Zero Shoulder Plush for $19.99… Zero Shoulder Plush …and this COOL Jack Skellington Shirt for $36.99. Jack Skellington Shirt Plus, there’s a Halloween Passholder Phone Case you can snag for $29.99. Halloween Passholder Phone Case Finally, we spotted a comfy-looking Blue Nike DriFit Hat for $34.99. Blue Nike DriFit Hat Uptown Jewelers Uptown Jewelers had the new Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags available! There’s a Tote Bag for $298… Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags …a Crossbody Purse for $228… Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags …a Wristlet for $128… Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags …and a Backpack. Dooney and Bourke Disney Cats Bags And Mary Blair fans might love this “it’s a small world” Dress for $128! “it’s a small world” Dress Tomorrowland Light and Power Lastly, Tomorrowland Light and Power had a scary new Halloween Phone Case for $34.99! Halloween Phone Case And that does it for our recent visit to Magic Kingdom! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Want to see what else is new in Magic Kingdom? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Ride Testing and 50th Anniversary Filming! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The readers of Travel + Leisure have spoken! For the third consecutive year, they’ve ranked Disney Cruise Line as the Top Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the publication’s World’s Best Awards 2021 readers’ survey. Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, based on the […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/lBXcJH0WLq4View the full article

Faced with a potential city-wide crisis, Universal Orlando, one of the Orlando Utilities Commission’s major customers, has cut back on cleaning, landscape irrigation and even dishwashing to save water. View the full article Universal Orlando cuts back on water due to COVID-related oxygen shortage A view of the Krakatau volcano, the centerpiece water attraction at Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay, during a media preview, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando’s newest park and opens to the public on Thursday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) 2776940 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel) Faced with a potential citywide crisis, Universal Orlando, one of the Orlando Utilities Commission’s major customers, has cut back on cleaning, landscape irrigation and even dishwashing to save water. The moves came after the city of Orlando and OUC asked residents and businesses to start conserving water in late August due to a pandemic-related shortage of liquid oxygen. The resort is among OUC’s 10 largest commercial customers and the only theme park it supplies with drinking water, OUC spokesperson Tim Trudell said. Universal has started spot-cleaning parts of its theme parks instead of hosing down broad areas and reduced its potable water usage in irrigation, resort spokesman Tom Schroder said in an email. The resort’s onsite hotels began using paper products in employee cafeterias to cut down on dishwashing, turned off potable water sprinklers and delayed pressure and window washing, he said. Universal already employs an “aggressive” water conservation system between using recycled and repurified water in its rides and pools and reclaimed water for most of its irrigation, Schroder said. Universal’s repurified water is processed using liquid chlorine, he said. The resort does not use liquid oxygen, which is employed in a higher-end treatment process for drinking water used less commonly than chlorine treatment systems. “We have been working directly with OUC on this issue and we are significantly expanding our efforts,” Schroder said. “This will include significant reduction of exterior cleaning and watering schedules as well as a review of all our water use for opportunities to conserve even more.” According to OUC, irrigation is responsible for 40% of customers’ potable water usage. Customers using well or reclaimed water in irrigation are not included in the company’s request to limit water usage because the water comes from different systems. In addition to its routine water usage for irrigation, cleaning and dining across the resort, Universal Orlando operates three water rides at its regular theme parks and runs over a dozen attractions at its Volcano Bay water park. Schroder declined to comment further when asked for more details on the resort’s water conservation efforts, including how long the interim measures would be in place or how much water it is saving. Trudell referred questions on the resort’s water processing system to Universal. He did not immediately provide specific figures on Universal’s water usage. Though Universal is among the commission’s largest commercial customers, OUC’s major business clients use a relatively small percentage of water output, Trudell said. OUC’s average daily output across Orlando has been reduced from about 90 million gallons per day to nearly 80 million in recent weeks. But across Orlando, overall water consumption has still not declined to a sustainable level amid the shortage of liquid oxygen, which is used in OUC’s water treatment process. Orlando residents and businesses could soon have to boil water before drinking it if conditions do not improve. With the number of hospitalized COVID patients spiking in recent weeks, increased demand for supplemental oxygen has led to a liquid oxygen shortage. Further supply chain issues, including fewer available tanker trucks and drivers to transport the material, have intensified regional scarcities. Orlando’s other major theme parks do not use liquid oxygen in their water purification processes, resort spokespeople said. The Reedy Creek Improvement District supplies Disney’s water. It uses both reclaimed and potable water, records show, but a Reedy Creek spokesperson did not respond when asked for details on the water system. SeaWorld uses well and non-treated water for its irrigation, spokesperson Lori Cherry said. All of the resort’s water systems, including the aquariums and Infinity Falls raft ride, operate as closed, recirculated systems, she said. krice@orlandosentinel.com Katie Rice Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice dissect the haunted houses at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, ponder the pandemic precautions and sample some pumpkin guts — yum. Oh, and there’s a visit from Jack the Clown. View the full article

Golden statues of Disney characters are being installed at Magic Kingdom as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World. View the full article Walt Disney World has begun installing golden statues of its characters at Magic Kingdom as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. The characters are proportionally sized, so Chip and Dale are significantly smaller than Mickey Mouse but bigger than Tinker Bell. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) The golden statues fashioned after Disney characters are being installed now at Magic Kingdom as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World. About a dozen characters appeared in the theme park Thursday morning, and visitors flocked to them for photo opportunities. Walt Disney World has begun installing golden statues of its characters at Magic Kingdom as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) Although it is a Disney production, not all of the statues will magically appear at once. Look for them in waves across Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mickey Mouse, naturally, is in the first batch near Cinderella Castle alongside Minnie Mouse. Some characters are grouped in twos, such as Chip and Dale or Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. In the first phase, most figures were around the castle and on Main Street U.S.A. Jaime Noble, a travel agent who lives in Sanford, snapped photos of figures Thursday afternoon. She knew they were in the works, but the timing of her visit was accidental, she said. “I’m taking advantage of a few hours to take some photos” which she will post online, she said, “so people who can’t make it down for the 50th can look at them and see how beautiful they are.” She declined to pick a favorite. “I love them all,” Noble said. “They are larger than I thought they were going to be.” Eventually, golden statues of 50 characters of all sizes will be seen spread across the resort's theme parks. (Dewayne Bevil / Courtesy photo) The characters — also known as the Disney Fab 50 — are sized proportionately, so Goofy towers above the on-all-fours Pluto. The Goofy statue is about 4 feet tall. Timothy Q. Mouse stands on the tip of Dumbo’s trunk. Tinker Bell’s figure is appropriately tiny and tucked up in the trees. Each statue has a version of the 50th-anniversary seal incorporated. Despite their joyful poses, droplets of rain from a Florida thunderstorm formed on the figures and their pedestals. There is no announced schedule of which characters will appear when. Disney revealed their identities via various social media platforms. Previous smaller statues in the gardens near the Magic Kingdom hub are no longer there, but the Partners statue of Walt Disney with Mickey remains at the center of the hub. The 50th-anniversary celebration officially starts Oct. 1 and is scheduled to last 18 months. Noble said she was happy that the festivities would be lengthy. “With everything that’s gone on the past year, people need a reason to celebrate,” she said. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

After an unprecedented 18-month shutdown, the award-winning Disney musical “The Lion King” is returning to Broadway and you can be part of the magical grand re-opening night festivities by tuning in to a first-of-its-kind @disneyonbroadway TikTok event LIVE from the Minskoff Theatre.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/RQ3_qJcmnY8View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to so many great food stops. Entrance of the Polynesian! From ‘Ohana, to Dole Whip at Pineapple Lanai, there’s a food option for everyone. Capt. Cook’s is another great stop for counter service, and today we made our way there to try a new Halloween treat in the form of a push pop! Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a quick service spot with an island feel where you can grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We *popped* in to grab this spooky new sweet treat, which just so happens to be a Disney food trend we’ve seen MANY times before. Capt. Cook’s Sandwiched between the Scrump dome cake and the Moana cupcake was a brand new Halloween treat — the Mickey BOO Bash Push Pop for $5.99! Let’s get a closer look. Push Pops?! Yes, this push pop has eyes! It comes with a lid so you can snack on the go, and it’s made of vanilla cake, vanilla buttercream, sprinkles, and crispy pearls, all layered together. We’ve seen a Jack Skellington Halloween push pop in the past, but this one is not associated with any Disney characters. It has eyes! Check out those colorful layers of orange, purple, and green! And before you ask, yes — that’s a LOT of frosting. Look at the layers! The cake and buttercream frosting have a good vanilla flavor and the cake was nice and moist, but the balance between the frosting and the cake layers was a little off because of all the icing. If you’re the kind of person who thinks most cupcakes don’t have enough frosting, this is for you! The sprinkles weren’t our favorite because they were kind of chewy and fondant-ish. It’s looking at you Pushing the treat was ridiculously fun, and kids would probably have a blast with it. Overall, this treat is super sweet, but the sugary-ness doesn’t hit as hard until after you eat it. We wish it had just a little more cake to balance out the icing. It’s time to push the pop It’s not the most unique-tasting Halloween treat Disney World has to offer, but frosting and sugar fans will have so much fun with its innovative push pop presentation. As a bonus, you can take it with you and eat it on the go! Spooky AND cute You can find this Mickey BOO Bash Push Pop (which is what it’s being called right now ) at Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for $5.99. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World Halloween treat news! Here are the Disney World Halloween treats you’ll NEED to take photos with! 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 of the Halloween Push Pop? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's No Such Thing as TOO Much Frosting With Disney World's Newest Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fall is just around the corner and cast members are hard at work preparing for all that the holidays bring to the Disneyland Resort. For Steve and his fellow artists, the last couple of weeks have brought a new artistic challenge in preparation of a new guest offering. This year guests visiting the Downtown Disney […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/6hZf-vAcTdkView the full article

Want to get the inside scoop on what NEW movies will be released by Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and Pixar? Ready to get some HUGE news about upcoming Disney parks projects? Want to do some serious shopping, meet Disney stars, and more? Bob Chapek ©Disney Then you’ll want to stop by the D23 Expo — The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! The next D23 Expo will be held in Anaheim, California on September 9th through the 11th, 2022. To attend this fan event, you’ll need to grab tickets and now we know just when those tickets will go on sale! Tickets for the 2022 D23 Expo will officially go on sale on January 20th, 2022! ©D23 During the expo, you’ll get the chance to hear updates from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, and even get a first look at the plans for the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company! ©D23 You’ll also get the chance to cosplay, see Disney Legends, shop ’til you drop… ©D23 …check out amazing performances, and more! ©D23 We’ll be on the lookout for more updates about the D23 Expo and we’ll let you know what we find. In the meantime, be sure to mark your calendars so you can grab those tickets as soon as they go on sale. You can download the official D23 Fan Club app now — click here to learn more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever attended a D23 Expo? Tell us in the comments! The post WHEN You Can Buy 2022 D23 Expo Tickets! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s this? It’s the smell of gingerbread filling the air once again inside Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland park! This year marks the 20th season that the estate receives a merry makeover, which is inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Qw2rkqdfP9IView the full article

Yesterday (September 8th) Disney World Annual Passes became available for purchase once again, under Disney’s new Annual Pass program. Disney World Annual Pass One of the things you’re now able to do (if you want to) is upgrade your regular park tickets to an Annual Pass. By upgrading, you can apply the entire price you paid for your tickets into a select Annual Pass. But, before you do so, there’s a BIG thing you need to know about when it comes to Park Passes. If you’ve got tickets for your upcoming Disney World trip, you’ve likely also already booked the Park Passes you want for the days you’ll be in the parks. If you’re considering upgrading your park tickets to an Annual Pass though, your Park Passes will be affected. Early today, we spoke with a Cast Member at Guest Relations who confirmed that a guest that upgrades their tickets to an Annual Pass will lose their Park Pass reservations. Pirate Pass Park Pass Availability as of September 8th ©Disney So, if you upgrade your tickets to an Annual Pass, you’ll lose any existing Park Pass reservations and you’ll need to make new ones for your trip. If you’re planning to visit during a time when there’s a lot of Park Pass availability, then that might not be a problem at all. But, if you’ve got some of those hard-to-get Park Passes for the 50th Anniversary (especially for parks that are now full), upgrading to an Annual Pass would mean that you’d LOSE the Park Passes you had booked and you’ll be stuck booking whatever is currently available (or checking back to see if any more Park Passes get added). Park Pass Reservation availability for Incredi Pass for September as of September 8th © Disney If you want to keep your existing Park Pass reservations but still upgrade to an Annual Pass, the Cast Member told us you’d need to wait until you’ve used all of the reservations you want to keep before upgrading. Annual Pass But, you’ll want to be careful and make sure you’re still within the appropriate period to upgrade your tickets to an Annual Pass depending on your ticket type. ©Disney If you’ve got a particular situation you’d like to address regarding your Park Passes, we would recommend that you speak with a Disney Cast Member ahead of your trip. We also would recommend speaking with a Cast Member in person, as they may be able to assist you better than over the phone. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates about this situation and we’ll let you know what we find. Be sure to check back with us for more information. Click here to see more about using and understanding Disney World’s new Annual Passholder calendar. 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 thinking about upgrading your tickets to an Annual Pass? Tell us in the comments. The post The Annual Pass Ticket Upgrade Problem You NEED to Know About in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney+ series The Mandalorian has proven to be a huge hit with Star Wars fans. Baby Yoda Bakpacks Not only is season 3 of the show coming soon, but one of the show’s breakout stars, Grogu (aka The Child, aka Baby Yoda) is EVERYWHERE. We’ve already seen our share of Grogu merchandise and Grogu snacks, but now we’re about to see a GIGANTIC baby Yoda hovering over New York! That’s right — According to Star Wars.com, Baby Yoda is getting his own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon! The balloon will be an original Funko Pop!-inspired design as part of a collaboration between Funko and Macy’s. And the balloon will make history — this will be the first time a Star Wars balloon has ever been part of the parade in all its 95 years! ©Macy’s/Funko The Grogu balloon will measure 41-feet high, 29-feet long, and 37-feet wide. Yes, it’s HUGE. Even better, you’ll also be able to get your own replica of the balloon because Funko will be releasing new figures… ©Macy’s/Funko …keychains… ©Macy’s/Funko …AND clothing inspired by it! You will even be able to get some of this merchandise AT Macy’s Herald Square in New York this fall. ©Macy’s/Funko So don’t miss Baby Yoda’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut on NBC on November 25th from 9AM to noon. This is the way. And we’ll let you know about any other Star Wars news we come across, so check back soon! 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 watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Let us know in the comments! The post Star Wars Fans! Here's Why You Won't Want To Miss This Year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival isn’t the only Disney World food fest that you should be excited about? Yep, we’re talking about the much-loved Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2018 This event was canceled last year due to the global health crisis but it’s back in 2021 to bring tasty drinks and food samplings to its attendees. Now, we know exactly what we’ll be eating… It’s menu time! The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will take place on October 29th and October 30th, but let’s take a look at WHAT you’ll be eating! The event will feature 20+ food stations with a LOT of different selections available. Shula’s Steak House Roasted Linz Heritage Black Angus Beef Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Hollandaise Sauce — Shula’s Friday and Saturday Beef Tenderloin Smokin’ D’s BBQ Handcrafted Smoked Duroc Pork Belly, Smoking D’s, Friday Black Pepper Smoked Beef Brisket, Braised Greens, White Corn Spoon Bread, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Tomato Barbecue Sauce – Smokin’ D’s, Saturday – NEW Todd English’s bluezoo Seasonal Favorites, Todd English’s bluezoo, Friday and Saturday Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin 2020 Il Mulino Brandade Black Pepper Agnoiotti, Wilted Sweet Onion, Eggplant, Tomato Petals, Crispy Pancetta, Nduja Vinaigrette, Il Mulino, Friday – NEW House Made Ricotta Cheese & Herb Ravioli, Carrot Marmellata, Toasted Almond-Raisin, Cherry, Radish, Pea Shoot, Mint Oil, Il Mulino, Saturday – NEW Kimonos Kimonos Roll – Ahi Tuna, Yellowtail, Sustainable Salmon, Wasabi Mayonnaise — Kimonos, Friday Dragon Roll – Crispy Shrimp, Yellowfin Tuna, Avocado, Kewpie Mayonnaise — Kimonos, Saturday Kimonos Dragon Roll Frida’s Kitchen Tacos al Pastor, Spit Roasted Marinated Pork Shoulder, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Toasted Flour Tortilla, Frida’s Kitchen, Friday – NEW Croquetas, Fried Smoked Ham & Cheese Dumpling, Cilantro Crema, Frida’s Kitchen, Saturday – NEW Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Tonnarelli Alle Vongole, House Made Tonnarellia Pasta with Baby Clams, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Calabrian Chile, Guanciale, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Friday – NEW Grilled Mahi Mahi, Tuscan Kale, Toasted Fregola Sarda, Spanish Caper Sauce, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Saturday – NEW Cabana Bar and Beach Club Vegetarian Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Seasoned Sushi Rice, and Tempura Crunch – Cabana Bar and Beach Club, Friday Arkansas BLT, Fried Green Tomato, Double Smoked Bacon, Iceberg Lettuce, Pimento Cheese, Cabana Bar and Beach Club, Saturday The Fountain Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Old Bay Remoulade, Avocado Puree, Vinegar Pepper and Mache Salad — The Fountain, Friday – NEW Beef Slider: Hand Formed Angus Beef Patty, Truffle Aioli, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roma Tomato Chutney, The Fountain, Saturday Slider Picabu Lemon Pepper Seared Salmon, Charred Broccoli, Quinoa, Meyer Lemon Sauce, Picabu, Friday – NEW Red Wine Braised Beef, New Potatoes, Field Mushrooms, Organic Vegetables, Picabu, Saturday – NEW Chinatown — Friday and Saturday Shanghai Dumpling: Pan Roasted Pork Dumpling, Spicy Sauce Pork Dumpling — Up Close The Pig & Poke — Friday and Saturday Traditional Earth Baked Kalua Pork, Steamed White Rice, Barrel Aged Tamari, Napa Cabbage “Tuna Poke”: Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna, Koho Sushi Rice, Avocado Relish, Crispy Fried Wontons Hang Ten Hearts of Palm Ceviche – thinly sliced fresh hearts of palm, lime juice, Bermuda onion, bell pepper and chili peppers Hearts of Palm Ceviche The Beer Garden – Friday & Saturday Bavarian Warm Pretzel with German Mustard and Lager Beer Sauce Wagyu Sloppy Joe, Pickle Chip Poutine – Yukon Gold Fries, House Gravy, Cheddar Cheese Curds – NEW Crispy “Korean Style” BBQ Chicken Wings, Smokey Gochujang BBQ Sauce – NEW Beer Garden Pastry and Desserts German Chocolate Cake: Warm Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Coconut Cream, Caramelized Pecans, Toasted Coconut, Fudge Icing, Friday – NEW Bourbon Apples: Caramelize Apples, Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Whipped Ganache, Almond Pound Cake, Honey Granola Crumble, Saturday – NEW And over 100 drink options! Beer Garden Remember, options vary between Friday and Saturday! Tickets are available NOW. Interested in attending? Call the Swan and Dolphin at 888-828-8850 to make your arrangements or head to their website! We can’t WAIT to head to Food & Wine Classic this year to chow down and get our sip on. We’ll bring you a review of the event, so keep an eye on DFB for updates! Click here to learn more about the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to the event this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Menus REVEALED for 2021 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Love FREE food? (Who doesn’t?!) Well, soon you’ll have the chance to potentially win a free treat at one Downtown Disney restaurant at Disneyland Resort. The Old Fashioned There are all kinds of food holidays to celebrate — National Bourbon Heritage Month, Bottled in Bond Day, and more. Soon, it’ll be National Cheeseburger Day and a FREE cheeseburger could be all yours if you follow these important steps! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day (which takes place on September 18th) this year with some FREE offerings. If you’re one of the first 100 customers to submit your email on Black Tap’s dedicated National Cheeseburger Day website, you’ll be able to get a FREE All-American burger with any purchase (food or drink). The All-American burger is made with prime burger, American cheese, and special sauce. All-American Burger ©Black Tap This offer is available at the Black Tap location in Downtown Disney (Anaheim, California), as well as Black Tap’s locations in Los Vegas, New York (Soho and Midtown), and select international locations. Not one of the first 100 to put in your email? No worries! If you still sign up on the National Cheeseburger Day website, you could still win a coupon for a FREE classic shake with the purchase of any entree (burger, sandwich, or salad). Black Tap Whether you get the coupon for a free burger (with purchase) or free shake (again, with purchase), you’ll be able to redeem those coupons for up to 30 days after receipt. You can follow Black Tap on Instagram for more updates, or visit their National Cheeseburger Day website at 12:00 PM ET on September 18th for a chance to win! ©Black Tap We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find. If you win a free burger or shake, be sure to comment on this post and let us know. Stay tuned for more updates from us here at DFB regarding Disneyland news! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever eaten at Black Tap? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Get a FREE Burger From a Disney Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article