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Disney World keeps getting more expensive, between food and merchandise prices going up and new programs like the Genie+. Cinderella Castle But what if you could win a Disney World trip for free? Twenty lucky people will do just that, with a new sweepstakes that has a goal of getting more people vaccinated. In Kentucky, a nonprofit organization is giving away 20 trips to Disney World to people who get the COVID-19 vaccine between September 6th and 30th. WDRB.com announced the sweepstakes yesterday. Disney World Entrance Any Kentuckian who gets the vaccine in that time and is enrolled in Medicaid is eligible to enter the sweepstakes, which is sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Health Plans. Main Street, U.S.A. The trip includes a vacation for four to Disney World, with a three-night hotel stay, three day park passes, and airplane tickets. Orlando Airport If you qualify, head to the KAHP’s website to enter. Keep following DFB for more news about Disney World. Click Here to See What’s New This Week at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post A Nonprofit is Giving Away Free Disney World Trips to Select Vaccinated Individuals first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss Disney World bringing back annual passes and area theme parks gearing up for Halloween amid COVID-19 spike. 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. Looking to add some more fun Disney merchandise to your life? Well, you might as well get it on SALE! Give us all the merch, please! We keep a lookout for discounts and deals on Disney merch so you can get things you love for less money! Whether you’re looking for some new Halloween merchandise, unique festival items, or a collectible to treat yourself to, we’ve got you covered. And today, shopDisney is having a big sale on a TON of stuff! The “Oh Boy!” sale started today on shopDisney and you can get up to 40% on over 600 items! They have collectible items like this Special Edition Captain America 80th Anniversary Collectible Key for the Marvel lovers out there. ©Disney It was originally $14.99, but now, you can get it for just $8.98! Click here to get the Captain America Collectible Key! If you’re still holding onto summertime, grab this Mickey Mouse Tropical Plate Set! ©Disney It only costs $24.98 (originally $34.99) to feel like you’re still on vacation when you have meals! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Tropical Plate Set! We found the cutest throw blanket to remind you of one of the best Disney couples of ALL TIME (it’s true and you know it), Carl and Ellie from Pixar’s Up! ©Disney Snuggle up with a loved one for $23.98 (originally $39.99). Click here to get the Carl and Ellie Throw Blanket! If you’re starting to get prepared for cooler weather, check out this Mickey Mouse Pullover! The front has a cute little embroidered Mickey… ©Disney …and the back shows alllll of Mickey’s different emotions! ©Disney You can get it for $29.98, down from $44.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Pullover! We don’t know about you, but we’ve had our eyes on this awesome Pixar Ball Crossbody Bag by Loungefly for a while, and it’s finally on sale! ©Disney This was originally $65 and now it’s only $44.98, so you can catch us adding this one to our cart, thank you very much! Click here to get the Pixar Ball Crossbody Bag by Loungefly Head on over to shopDisney to take a look at all of the items that are discounted, because there are a bunch to choose from and the sale is only for a limited time! Stay tuned to DFB for all the best Disney discounts and deals. Click here to see an awesome gift for Haunted Mansion fans! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s the best discount you’ve ever gotten on shopDisney? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Save BIG on Over 600 Disney Items Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has released an epic amount of Halloween treats this year. Seasonal Float We’ve seen photogenic Halloween treats, classic Halloween snacks, and even a candy corn milkshake. But there’s one thing we haven’t seen yet and it combines two interesting ingredients: pumpkin ale and ice cream. Is this the combination of our pumpkin spice dreams? Let’s discuss! At Disney Springs we stopped by Vivoli il Gelato for their new boozy menu addition — one that craft beer fans everywhere might want to try. Vivoli is home to more than a dozen flavors of gelato and sorbet along with other offerings, and they also feature seasonal flavors, like this one. Vivoli il Gelato Vivoli di Gelato is now offering a Dogfish Head Gelato infused with Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head for $7.75! When we ordered they asked for our ID, so it’s a pretty safe bet that this gelato contains alcohol. If you’ve ever wondered what the beer form of ice cream would be, this is your opportunity. The most prevalent taste in this gelato is the beer, and although Punkin Ale is flavored with pumpkin spices and brown sugar, this gelato isn’t very sweet. Punkin Ale Dogfish Head Gelato The beer infusion in this gelato is STRONG, y’all. Fans of craft beer or pumpkin ales might love this, but if beer is not your thing, this isn’t for you. Punkin Ale Dogfish Head Gelato So if you’re a craft beer nerd, you might want to make your way to Disney Springs to try this Punkin Ale Dogfish Head Gelato at Vivoli di Gelato for $7.75. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World food news! Click here for a red velvet cake Disney Springs treat! 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 Would you try this pumpkin ale gelato? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Tried BEER Ice Cream So You Don’t Have To In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning to drop by Disney’s Hollywood Studios and wondering where you might want to stop to grab a snack or full meal? Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance There are a few restaurants with tasty options in this park, but one particular fan-favorite is The Hollywood Brown Derby. What if you want to grab some of the delicious menu items from the Brown Derby (including that famous Cobb Salad) without a reservation and without the full indoor dining experience? There’s one spot that has fully reopened in Hollywood Studios that gives you the opportunity to do just that! The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is an outdoor lounge located just next to the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood Studios. The Lounge is typically a great spot to sit down under an umbrella, grab a drink and a few tasty snacks (including a Cobb Salad), and relax. The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge has been open in a limited capacity for quite some time now, but it had only been serving up a variety of drinks for guests to enjoy. Now, things have changed! Brown Derby Lounge Seating When we passed by the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge today we saw that it has now fully reopened and is once again serving up some tasty treats (in addition to a variety of drinks)! They’re Open! The menu includes a variety of food options including the Cobb Salad, a Charcuterie Board, and a Shrimp Cocktail, among other things. Food Menu There are also specialty flights, scotch & bourbon options, non-alcoholic drinks… More Menu Items …ales and beers, and more. More Menu Items The Lounge doesn’t accept reservations. Instead, seating here is available on a walk-up basis. You may be able to join the Walk-Up Waitlist virtually if there is availability, so be sure to check on your My Disney Experience app. Walking Up to the Lounge There are a variety of seating options available in this space, but the tables are relatively small so if you’re traveling with a larger group that’s something to keep in mind. Seating Options The next time you’re in Hollywood Studios and looking for a spot to take in the sights and sounds while enjoying a drink and snack, you can stop by the Brown Derby Lounge to see if there are any spots available. Brown Derby Lounge Heading to Hollywood Studios soon? Check out our video below with 25 things you NEVER knew about the park! As always, be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to see our DIY recipe for the famous Cobb Salad at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 to the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge? Tell us in the comments! The post Where to Get a Famous Hollywood Studios Dish WITHOUT a Reservation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Want to win FREE money for Disney merchandise or trips? Maleficent’s Fiery Prowl D23, the official Disney fan club, sometimes has options for members to WIN BIG and there’s a NEW one today. So, wanna know how you could win a $500 Disney Gift Card? Let’s check it out! Right now, D23 members can enter the Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Maleficent Sweepstakes for a chance to win prizes such as a $500 Disney Gift Card, a $100 Disney Gift Card, and a TON of in-game awards for the Disney Sorcerer’s Arena app! ©D23 Disney Sorceror’s Arena is a turn-based role-playing game available on mobile where you can battle your favorite Disney characters. To enter the sweepstakes, you’ll need to have the game so that you can input your Sorcerer’s Arena Player ID. ©Disney The sweepstakes is available to D23 Members until September 10th and the base level of D23 is free! To enter, head to this page and log in or create a D23 account. Just for entering, you’ll receive an in-game Maleficent talisman. ©D23 One winner will receive the $500 Gift Card and five will receive $100 Gift Cards. All six of the winners will also receive an exclusive Maleficent Profile Frame, 2 Million Gold, 230 Gems, 230 Energy, and more in the game. ©D23 As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney updates! Want to learn more about D23 Member perks? 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. Will you be entering the sweepstakes? Tell us in the comments! The post Find Out HOW to Win a 0 Disney Gift Card! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Several restaurants around Disney Springs are getting new treats and flavors for September! Disney Springs A lot of the new treats around Disney World have warm Fall flavors, like the Spicy Caramel Apple we had in Disney’s Animal Kingdom or the Pumpkin Spice Coffee at Joffrey’s Coffee. But one Disney World restaurant is holding onto summer with its new September offering! The Coca Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar has a new Drink of the Month now, but it’s missing the cozy September vibes that we’ve seen around the parks. Instead, this drink is celebrating summer! It’s the Hot Hot Summer Heat drink! New drink of the month at the Coca Cola Store This drink has Pineapple Fanta, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Smirnoff Cherry Grenadine, and Red Boba Pearls. Hot Hot Summer Heat Drink To garnish, there’s a slice of Pineapple and two Maraschino Cherries stuck together with a toothpick on top. Garnish We thought the drink was sweet, but not overbearingly so. The Pineapple Fanta flavor was the strongest to us, closely followed by the cinnamon from the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire Whiskey. Hot Hot Summer Heat The Boba on top blended into the drink, and we enjoyed the fruit garnish as well! The Hot Hot Summer Heat was really well balanced, and we’d definitely recommend it. (We might even be back for another one soon!) We could’ve done with a little less of the Tennessee Fire Whiskey, but overall it was a good drink. A closer look at the drink While we were sipping away, we thought it’d be awesome if they had an ice cream float version of this drink, just to mellow out the spicy flavor from the whiskey. If you like fruity drinks or cinnamon flavors, this is the perfect combination for you! But if you don’t love soda or spicy flavors, maybe try something else on the menu. Coca Cola’s Drink of the Month You can get the Hot Hot Summer Heat drink at the Coca Cola Rooftop Bar in Disney Springs for $15 now! Coca Cola Rooftop Bar Keep following DFB for more new Disney World snacks and treats! Click Here to Check Out ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats In Disney World This 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. Have you been to the Coca Cola Rooftop Bar in Disney Springs? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Pineapple Soda, Fire Whiskey, AND Boba?! This Drink SHOCKED Us in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is looking a little extra spooky right now; the Halloween season is officially here! And that means the Haunted Mansion will be getting a little extra love from fans for the next few months! It’s Haunted Mansion season! We’re already starting to see new Haunted Mansion merchandise pop up in Disney World and online, and the ride even recently got its own Disney Collectible Key! And it’s getting its own Muppets special on Disney+, which we are SUPER excited to see! In honor of the Muppets Haunted Mansion special, we’re trying out a brand new snack! It’s the Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair. It’s a Dark Chocolate-filled Chocolate Éclair topped with Haunted Buttercream and Crunchy Purple-candied Pearls. Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair And check this out — it’s topped with one of four special Muppets versions of the Haunted Mansion stretching room portraits. And yes, we did make sure we got one of each…for science. You can snag Tightrope Janice… Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair …Quicksand Pigs… Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair …Dynamite Crazy Harry… Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair …or Muppets Haunted Mansion Wallpaper. They’re all the same flavor, so let’s see how they taste! Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair So, it turns out that haunted buttercream is VERY similar to vanilla buttercream. In fact, it might just be vanilla buttercream dyed purple, but we’re not complaining. Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair The treat is VERY chocolatey. We enjoyed the dark chocolate filling in the center. It wasn’t overly sweet but still SUPER creamy and rich. Honestly, it helps to keep the dessert from being WAY too sweet we think. Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair We were actually surprised at how much we liked this eclair. One complaint is that we wish the buttercream was a fun flavor since it’s such a fun color. Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair If you like chocolate eclairs, you’ll enjoy this and it’s a great treat for dark chocolate lovers. Plus, you might want to snag it if you’re a big Haunted Mansion or Muppets fan! Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair We found this ghoulish delight at PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $5.49. So if you’re looking to try it out for yourself, head on over there to grab it — there’s always room for one more…Disney snack, right? And if we spot any other fun Haunted Mansion or Halloween treats at Disney World, we’ll let you know! Name a More Iconic Disney Cupcake Trio. We’ll Wait… 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 Muppets Haunted Mansion special? Let us know in the comments! The post PREPPED RB -- Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Is it just us, or was August the longest month of the summer? SO MUCH happened! Yak and Yeti Restaurant had some price increases! We’ve been up to our ears in Disney news, including LOADS of details about the Star Wars hotel, an update on Disney Genie (and the retirement of the FastPass program), and hotel reopenings. And there have been a lot of menu changes at Disney World restaurants, too! So without further ado, let’s get to those menu updates (warning: LOTS of price increases hit Disney World restaurants in August). Magic Kingdom Cool Ship A “cool” snack spot in Tomorrowland reopened — we’re talking about Cool Ship! Cool Ship has reopened! You can currently get Churros for $6.19, soda/fountain beverages for $4.49, and bottled water for $3.50. See More Photos of Cool Ship’s Reopening Tortuga Tavern Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingdom has officially reopened, and the menu has changed. The Turkey Leg with House-Made Chips is still there, but you can also get a Barbecued Slaw Dog, a Barbecued Pork Sandwich, an All-Beef Hot Dog, and a Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich! Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Bananas?! Need we say more?! Tortuga Tavern is usually only open seasonally, so we’re keeping an eye on its hours so we can keep you updated. Disney World Made a Peanut Butter Banana Nutella Sandwich. Here’s How We Made It Even Better. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant There are some changes at Tony’s Town Square, too, including some new entrees. Here’s what’s different: ADDED: Antipasto Item: Garlic-Parmesan Wings — Garlic-rubbed Chicken Wings finished with Parmesan and served with Celery and House Dipping Sauce for $14 ADDED: Italian Trio — Three classic favorites on one dish! Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Spaghetti with Beef-Pork Meatball for $33 ADDED: Ravioli — Mushroom Ravioli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Romano Cheese, Asparagus, and Truffle Cream Sauce for $23. Add Grilled Chicken Breast for $27. Add Grilled Shrimp for $30 Scampi Pasta from Tony’s ADDED: Spaghetti and Impossible Meatballs — Spaghetti, Mushroom Garlic Basil Impossible Meatballs, and Tony’s Marinara Sauce (Plant-based) for $22 ADDED: Today’s Sustainable Fish — Seasonal Accompaniments. Ask your server for today’s selection. (Market Price) Here’s Our Latest Review of Tony’s Town Square Cinderella’s Royal Table There are a few small changes at Cinderella’s Royal Table: Castle Salad has been replaced with Heirloom Tomato Salad — Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Pork Belly, Bleu Cheese Mousse, Candied Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinegar Gelée Tenderloin of Beef is now served with Whipped Potatoes, Maple-glazed Brussels Sprouts, Seasonal Vegetable, and Sauce Bordelaise Tenderloin of Beef Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast is now served with Olive Tapenade, Sautéed Spinach, Smoked Paprika-Biscuits in a Tomato Broth Cinderella’s Royal Table is also open for breakfast again. Unfortunately, Not the Most Exciting Drinks You can read our full review here! Am I Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table WRONG in Disney World? Click Here To Find Out! EPCOT Sommerfest Souvenir steins at Sommerfest now cost more. Germany Souvenir Stein The price increased from $14.25 to $14.50. Read Our Most Recent Review of Germany’s Biergarten La Hacienda de San Angel At the Mexico Pavilion, we’ve got a few price increases and other updates at La Hacienda de San Angel. Here’s what’s changed on the Appetizers menu: Flautas increased from $13.50 to $14.25 REMOVED: Crema de Elote Queso Fundido increased from $14 to $15 Tlayudas Giant Tostada increased from $14 to $15 Gordita increased from $13.50 to $14.25 GIANT Tostada! The Entrees portion of the menu has also changed: Tacos de Camarones increased from $30 to $31 Alambre de Res increased from $31 to $32 Baja Tacos de Pescado increased from $29 to $38 Cochinita Pibil increased from $31 to $32 Carne Asada increased from $48 to $50 ADDED: Parrillada del Mar — Grilled shrimp, fish, and scallops served with vegetables and esquites (Serves Two People) for $68 Chicken Enchiladas are now Plant-Based Chicken Enchiladas — Corn Tortillas filled with Chicken atop Chipotle Black Beans with Salsa Ranchera and Cheese for $27 Read Our Most Recent Review of La Hacienda de San Angel San Angel Inn San Angel Inn is also getting some price increases: Sopa Azteca increased from $11 to $12 Pollo a Las Rajas increased from $28 to $30 Carne Asada increased from $48 to $50 Pollo a Las Rajas Those are the only changes here, though — for now. Read Our Most Recent Review of San Angel Inn Nine Dragons Restaurant Nine Dragons Restaurant has reopened in the China Pavilion. And there have been some menu changes. For Appetizers, here’s what’s changed: REMOVED: Plum-infused Tomatoes, Treasure Spring Rolls, and Pork Belly Bao Buns. ADDED: Crispy Duck Bao Buns for $13! Chicken Pot Stickers increased from $7 to $8.50 Vegetable Spring Rolls increased from $5 to $5.25 Side of Vegetable Egg Fried Rice increased from $4 to $5.25. ©Disney On the dinner menu, the following changes have been made: REMOVED: General Tso’s Chicken Bao Buns, Chicken Dumpling Consommé, and Spinach Noodles House Hot and Sour Soup now includes shrimp increased from $5 to $7.95. The Family Dinner Deal is now unavailable. Nine Dragons Menu — Family Dinner For Entrees, there was only one change on the Lunch menu: The Canton Pepper Beef increased from $20 to $24. On the Dinner Menu, though, there are a LOT of changes: REMOVED: Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Mala Beef, Spicy Mala Chicken, Five-spiced Fish, Nine Dragons Fried Rice, and Roast Duck Salad. ADDED: Crispy Duck Fried Rice for $25, Kung Pao Duo Chicken and Shrimp for $25, Spicy Mala Happy Family for $25, and Kowloon Spare Ribs for $30. Honey Sesame Chicken increased from $20 to $23, Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken increased from $20 to $23 Salt and Pepper Shrimp increased from$24 to $27 Vegetable and Tofu Stir Fry increased from $17 to $18. ©Disney And here’s what’s happening with desserts: REMOVED: Banana Cheesecake Eggrolls and Chinese Ginger Cake Strawberry-Red Bean Ice Cream and Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream decreased from $4.28 to $4.25 Banana Cheesecake Eggrolls and Strawberry Red Bean Ice Cream On the Kids’ Menu, the Appetizers and Desserts section is completely gone. We also noticed price increases on Kids’ Entrees: Honey Chicken Nuggets increased from $7.98 to $8.98 Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp with Lo Mein Noodles increased from $8.98 to $9.98 Kid’s Deluxe increased from $10.98 to $11.98 ©Disney There were also major changes on the Specialty Cocktails portion of the menu: REMOVED: Shanghai Fusion and Heavenly Clouds Ginger Zinger is now made with Lemon-Lime Soda instead of Ginger Ale Ginger Zinger, South Sea Breeze, and Jade Beauty have increased from $10.50 to $12.50 Jade Beauty The Frozen Daquiris menu has been completely removed, and there were changes to the Beer Menu: Lucky Buddha and Tsingtao Pilsner increased from $7.75 to $8.50 The Non-Alcoholic Beverages on the menu now refers to smoothies as slushies — there has also been a price increase from $5.75 to $6.25. The available flavors, though, are the same — Strawberry, Mango, or a combo of the two called Shangri-La. Other non-alcoholic drinks have been removed, including the Hainan Sunrise, Iced Chai Tea, and Hot Chai Milk Tea. Tsingtao Beer Here’s what’s changed under Soft Drinks and More: ADDED: Fresh Brewed Iced Green Tea (Unsweetened) for $4.75 REMOVED: Blackberry Jasmine Iced Tea (Unsweetened) and Iced Coffee Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks increased from $3.99 to $4.75 Raspberry Iced Tea (Sweetened) increased from $3.99 t0 $4.75 the Variety of Fruit Juices increased from $3.25 to $5 Lowfat Milk increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Chocolate Milk increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Hot Chocolate increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Coffee regular or decaffeinated increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Hot Jasmine Tea increased from $2.65 to $3.95 Perrier Sparkling Bottled Water increased from $3.95 to $5 ©Disney And here’s what changed under “Wines:” REMOVED: Chardonnay Kendall-Jackson, the Beaujolais-Villages Georges Duboeuf, the Cabernet Sauvignon Kendall-Jackson, and the Madeira Cossart Gordon. ADDED: Cabernet Sauvignon Borne of Fire, Washington (Bottle for $62.00 or Glass for $14.00) and the Conundrum Red Blend, California (Bottle for $52.00, Glass for $12.00) See Photos of the Reopened Nine Dragons Funnel Cake Funnel cakes just got a little more expensive at EPCOT: Funnel Cake with Sugar increased from $8 to $9 Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream increased from $11 to $12 Funnel Cake with Chocolate Sauce increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Cookies ‘n Cream Funnel Cake increased from $12 to $13.50 Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake You can also get a Funnel Cake Gift Kit for $21. This kit includes dough, other ingredients, and instructions that let you make Disney World funnel cakes AT HOME! SO cool! The Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake in EPCOT Did NOT Disappoint! Read Our Review! Tokyo Dining Tokyo Dining has reopened in EPCOT and there have been some updates to the menu. Here’s how the Appetizers (or Otsumami) part of the menu has changed: Garden Salad increased from $5.95 to $6 ADDED: Crab Salad — 3pc Crab Legs, 2pc Crab Claws, Mixed Greens and Yuzu Gari Dressing for $30 Vegetable Miso Soup is now just Miso Soup and increased from $5 to $7 REMOVED: Asari Clam Miso Soup ADDED: Wagyu Wrap — Wagyu Striploin, Uni, Black Tobiko, Rice, Nori, drizzled with Sashimi Soy Sauce for $31 ADDED: Kamo Roast — Sliced Duck Breast, Asian mushrooms, drizzled with duck sauce for $22 Vegetable Naveyaki Udon Here are the changes under the “Sushi Rolls” part of the menu: Spicy Crunchy Roll increased from $13 to $14 Shrimp Tempura Roll increased from $15 to $16 ADDED: Hako Rainbow — Layered Tuna and Salmon, Tobiko, Avocado, Shiso rice, Soy paper, Eel and Volcano sauce for $18 California Roll increased from $13 to $14 Unagi Avocado Roll — Barbequed Eel with Avocado, Nori, topped with Eel sauce for $16 REMOVED: Volcano Roll, Dragon Monster Roll, Rainbow Roll, Seared Tuna Roll, Sunshine Salmon Roll, Citrus Shrimp Roll, Yuzu Ginger Beef Roll, Avocado Roll, Salmon Roll, Tuna Roll, Cucumber Roll, and Eel Cucumber Roll Fresh Sashimi Sampler There are also some NEW items on the “Donburi” part of the menu”: Unagi Don — Barbequed Eel over rice with green onion and Eel sauce for $28 Mini Chirashi — Tuna, Uni, Ikura with grated Wasabi and Yuzu peel served in a masu cup for $37 Salmon Ikura Don — Sushi-grade Salmon Ikura over rice for $24 There’s now a “Tempura” section for the following: Assorted Tempura (Shrimp, Assorted Vegetables) — 3pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Bell Peppers for $17 Tempura/Sushi Roll Combo (Shrimp, Vegetable Tempura and California Roll) — 3pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Bell Peppers for $25 Kurobuta Tomahawk Tonkatsu — Inside The Kids Menu has some pretty massive changes — everything was removed from it, except for the California Roll and the Shrimp Tempura. Finally, there’s a new section for “Liquor Premium,” which includes: Haku Vodka for $13 Legend Bourbon for $15 Roku Gin for $13 There’s Bread Service at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Read Our Review! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pizzafari Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom has officially reopened with some menu changes: REMOVED: Mandarin Orange Lemonade and Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade ADDED: Blue Lagoon Lemonade with Glow Cube — Minute Maid Lemonade, Citrus, and Gummy Worms with a souvenir Glow Cube for $8.49 (available without glow cube for $5.49) ADDED: Blue Lagoon Lemonade with Rum and Glow Cube — Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Minute Maid Lemonade, Citrus, and Gummy Worms with a souvenir Glow Cube for $14 (available without glow cube for $11) Blue Lagoon Lemonade Here’s what’s different under Entrees: REMOVED: Shrimp Flatbread ADDED: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich — Breaded Chicken topped with Marinara and Provolone on Ciabatta Bread served with side Caesar Salad for $10.99. Look at all that CHEESE! REMOVED: Sicilian-style Pizza Slice with Plant-Based Sausage ADDED: Plant-Based Greens and Grains Salad — Mixed Greens topped with Garbanzo Beans, White Beans, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Quinoa, and Green Goddess Dressing for $9.99 REMOVED: Tomato Basil Soup as a side ADDED: Cuties Mandarin for $1.99. Cuties Mandarin replaced GoGo Squeeze Applesauce as a side for Kids’ Meal ALL desserts removed and replaced with Spaghetti and Meatball Cupcake — Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Chip Cannoli Filling, topped with Vanilla Buttercream “Spaghetti”, Chocolate Doughnut “Meatball”, and Vanilla “Pasta Sauce” for $5.99 See More Details About Pizzafari’s Menu Changes Flame Tree Barbecue We’ve got NEW drinks to check out at Flame Tree Barbecue: Frozen Mango Slushy with Glow Cube for $8.49 Tropical Breeze with Glow Cube — Layers of Frozen Mango and Raspberry with a Glow Cube for $8.49 Island Breeze — Parrot Bay Coconut Rum with layers of Frozen Mango and Raspberry for $12 Tropical Breeze We’re all about some new drinks, y’all! Read Our Full Review of the Tropical Breeze Yak and Yeti Restaurant Yak and Yeti Restaurant just got a little more expensive. We’ve seen a TON of price increases here. Here’s what’s changed under “Small Plates:” Pork Pot Stickers and Pork Egg Rolls increased from $11.29 to $11.49 Wok-Fried Green Beans increased from $11.79 to $11.99 Yak & Yeti Pot Stickers Under “Shareables,” we see another increase: Ahi Tuna Nachos increased from $18.79 to $18.99 Under “Soups and Salads,” the option to add a half portion of soup or salad to any entrée increased from $3.29 to $4.99. These changed in price, too: Wonton Soup increased from $7.29 to $7.99 House Salad increased from $8.79 to $9.99 Seared Tuna Salad increased from $19.99 to $20.99 Chop Chop Chicken Salad increased from $17.99 to $18.99 Wonton Soup Under “Noodles and Bowls,” the option to add Tofu to Vegetable Lo Mein increased from $4.79 to $4.99. Under “Chef’s Specials,” Coconut Shrimp increased from $25.79 to $25.99. Under “Entrees,” the Kobe Beef Burger increased from $20.99 to $21.99. For “Sides:” House Fried Rice increased from $13.79 to $13.99 Chicken Fried Rice increased from $9.79 to $9.99 Garlic Noodles increased from $12.79 to $12.99 Aware Cheesecake Even the Kids’ Menu wasn’t safe from price increases. All the Kids’ Entrees have gone up from $10.79 to $10.99. And Kids’ Desserts have increased from $3.99 to $4.99. Read Our Most Recent Review of Yak and Yeti Restaurant Disney’s Hollywood Studios KRNR The Rock Station You can now get Corn Dog Nuggets at Hollywood Studios — they’re available at KRNR The Rock Station. And don’t worry — these are the same nuggets you can get at Magic Kingdom at Casey’s Corner. We’ll have some cheese with more cheese, please. You can grab them for $8.99 — and they’re served with your choice of chips. Find Out More About This NEW Spot to Get Corn Dog Nuggets Rosie’s All-American Cafe The dessert menu at Rosie’s is COMPLETELY gone! Instead, it’s been replaced with the Witch’s Hat Mousse. The only dessert you can get at Rosie’s right now. But don’t worry, you can still get the Strawberry Shortcake Verrine at Catalina Eddie’s. However, the Snacking Sandwich Cookie seems to be gone for now. See our review of ALL the new Halloween treats in Disney World Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Crew’s Cup Lounge Crew’s Cup Lounge has reopened, and currently has the same menu as Yachtsman Steakhouse! Yachtsman Steakhouse menu currently being offered at Crew’s Cup Lounge So you don’t have to get reservations at Yachstman if you want to dine on that same food! Read Our Full Review of the Reopened Crew’s Cup Lounge Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette There are some changes to the Allergy-Friendly menu at The Artist’s Palette: Bounty Breakfast Platter is now available for those with Gluten/Wheat Allergy — Scrambled Eggs, Allergy-Friendly Mini Mickey Waffles, and Breakfast Potatoes served with Bacon and Sausage for $11.99 ADDED: Crunchy Cookies – Chocolate Chip — Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly for $6.79 Mickey Waffles – -Fish/Shellfish Allergy-Friendly, served with choice of two sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $6.69 The Artist’s Palette Mickey Waffles — Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy-Friendly, three Allergy-Friendly Mini Mickey Waffles served with Bacon $8.79 ADDED: No Sugar Added Fresh Fruit Cheesecake — Fish/Shellfish Allergy-Friendly for $5.49 ADDED: Cinnamon Roll — Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy-Friendly for $4.29 Read Our Review of the Colorful Cake We Had at The Artist’s Palette Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace There are some new Sides at Beach Club Marketplace for Breakfast: Side of Breakfast Potatoes for $4.49 Side of Bacon (three slices) for $2.99 Side of Pork Sausage (three pieces) for $2.99 Mickey AND Minnie Waffles at Beach Club Marketplace Side of Scrambled Eggs for $2.99 Side of Biscuits (two warm biscuits) for $1.49 Here’s Where To Find Some Seriously Underrated Mac and Cheese at Disney World Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill We’ve been fans of the sushi at California Grill, but that part of the menu has changed. For starters, the Yellow Fin Tuna Tasting has been removed from the menu. But there’s a new roll you can try out here! The Cascade Roll is made with Tuna, Salmon and Hamachi Poke, Jicama, Cucumber, Yuzu- Avocado Puree, Masago Arare and Soy Gel for $26. California Combination Roll Other changes here include: Under Entrees, Green Circle Chicken was replaced with All-Natural Chicken — Buttermilk-fried Chicken, Tupelo Honey Glaze, Kimchi Fried Rice, Confit Egg Yolk, Cucamelon for $44 Under Desserts, Chocolate-Espresso Crème Caramel was replaced with Valrhona Chocolate-Passion Fruit Brownie — Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Passion Fruit, Lime Chantilly, Valrhona Lime Soil for $16 Also under Desserts, White Peach and Bay Leaf Sorbet was replaced with Peach Bourbon Crème Brûlée — Bourbon-poached Peaches, Bourbon Peach Sorbet, Orange Tuile, Cherries for $15 Check Out The Special Dining Experience California Grill is Hosting For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon Cafe Here are the updates on the Breakfast Menu over at Whispering Canyon Cafe: The Carnivore Signature Skillet is now served with House-made Cornbread with Honey Butter, Maple-Chipotle Barbecued Slow-smoked Pork Ribs, Oak-smoked Beef Brisket, Barbecued Pulled Pork, Citrus-Herb Chicken, Country Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Charred Carrots. The price has also increased from $22 to $24 per person. Carnivore Skillet The Kids’ Menu has a new entree: Grilled Chicken Breast, which is served with a choice of two Selections and a choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $10. Read Our Most Recent Review Of Whispering Canyon Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ‘Ohana ‘Ohana reopened recently and a lot of old favorites were missing from the menu. Well, we’re happy to report that some of those dishes are back! Here’s what’s changed: ‘Ohana Dinner Skillet is now Wood-fire Grilled Teriyaki Beef, Spicy Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Grilled Chicken with Polynesian-inspired Chimichurri Sauce, ‘Ohana Noodles, and Roasted Broccolini REMOVED: Island Shrimp Casserole REMOVED: Kielbasa Roasted Chicken is now Grilled Chicken Wings, Noodles, Dumplings, and Broccolini Don’t worry, though, the Bread Pudding is still on the menu (although we still miss the version with Bananas Foster sauce). Read Our Recent Review of ‘Ohana With These Menu Updates Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma One of our favorite restaurants at Disney World, Boma, has finally reopened. And get this — rather than switching to family-style all-you-can-eat dining like so many other buffets at Disney World have done when reopening, Boma is the first actual buffet to reopen at Disney World. But other buffets will be returning soon to Disney World! Welcome back, Boma! The breakfast buffet features Creamy Pap, Turkey Bobotie, Pancakes, Waffles, Deviled Eggs with Salmon, and Fresh Baked Goods. The dinner buffet will have Pork Ribs, African-spiced Strip Loin, Lamb Bobotie, and more. You can also expect a delicious rotating selection of soups, as well as salads like the Berbere Chickpea Salad. Read Our Review of Boma’s Breakfast Buffet After Reopening Victoria Falls Lounge Meanwhile, a ton of menu updates are coming to the newly-reopened Victoria Falls Lounge. Here’s what’s changing: Braai Burger and Seasoned Fries is now made with Vulcan Spice, Safari Amber Beer Cheese, Braised Beef Marmalade and price increased from $17 to $19 REMOVED: Cheese and Charcuterie ADDED: Cape Town Slap Chips — Fried Potatoes, Roasted Pearl Onions, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Apricots, Sherry Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese for $13 Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge The drinks menu, though, is where most of the changes are happening here — and yes, there are price increases. REMOVED: Barrel-Aged Manhattan ADDED: Victoria Falls Mist — Midori Melon Liqueur, Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, and Sour Mix topped with Sprite for $14 Smoked Turkey is now made with Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon, Grenadine and Odwalla Lemonade with a hint of Hickory Smoke with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries and price increased from $12 to $15 Mt. Kilimarita increased from $12.50 to $14 Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea increased from $12.75 to $15 Victoria Falls Lounge Moscow Mule increased from $11 to $14 Magical Star Cocktails increased from $13.75 to $15 Negroni increased from $12.50 to $15 Godiva Chocolate Martini increased from $12.50 to $14 Red Sangria and White Sangria increased from $10 to $11 NEW: Whiskey Breeze — Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and fresh Lime Juice with Flavors of Guava and Mango for $14 Paloma increased from $12.25 to $14 Here’s What to EAT at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court The Food Court at All-Star Movies has a few additions to its offerings for breakfast: ADDED: Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar for $5.69 ADDED: Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Cupcake — Chocolate Cupcake topped with Cookies ‘n Cream Buttercream, Rainbow Sprinkles, and Chocolate Ears for $5.49 World Premiere Food Court ADDED: Cheesecake for $5.29 ADDED: Strawberry Fruit Bar (No Sugar Added) for $5.19 Does Disney World’s Latest Insta-Worthy Treat Deliver on Flavor? Find Out Here Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Singing Spirits Pool Bar There are some new boozy drinks to imbibe at the Singing Spirits Pool Bar. Here’s what’s new: Wine selection now includes Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon ADDED: Melody Martini — Absolut Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple, Midori, and Sweet-and-Sour for $14 ADDED: The Red Carpet — Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade for $10 ADDED: Opening Act — Bacardi Superior Rum, Watermelon, Mint, and Lime Juice topped with Soda Water for $13 ADDED: Orange Freeze — Stoli Ohranj Vodka and Grand Marnier blended with Orange Purée for $15 Singing Spirits Pool Bar ADDED: Banana Cabana — Cruzan Mango Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Crème de Banana, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice with a float of Grenadine for $13 Sunshine Margarita increased from $14 to $15 Here’s One More Big Reason to Love Barefoot Pool Bar in Disney World Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Laguna Bar There are LOADS of changes at Coronado Springs restaurants, starting with Laguna Bar: REMOVED: Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos got an upgrade and are now made with Fresh-made Corn Tortilla Chips, House-blended Queso Blanco, Pico de Gallo, Scallions, Guacamole, Pickled Jalapeños, and a Mexican Crema and price increased from $11 to $15 ADDED: Rix Boneless Wingerers — Twelve Boneless Wings tossed in choice of Chipotle Glaze, Teriyaki, Truffle Buffalo, Carolina BBQ, or Ancho Lime Dry Rub for $17 ADDED: Fried Mozzarella — Mozzarella Wedges with Marinara Sauce for $14 REMOVED: Pork Carnita Tacos Laguna Bar ADDED: Watchos — Crispy Waffle Fries loaded with House-blended Queso Blanco, Bacon, and Scallions for $15 REMOVED: Mojo Chicken Tacos ADDED: Bacon Cheddar Burger — Half-pound Burger, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Tabasco Onion, and Horseradish Aïoli on a Toasted Roll for $19.50 ADDED: Cotton Candy Cheesecake — served with Whipped Cream for $10 See Photos of The Reopening of Coronado Springs Rix Sports Bar & Grill Here’s what’s been updated on the menu for Rix Sports Bar & Grill under Appetizers: REMOVED: Chips & Salsa REMOVED: Rix Wingers Watchos increased from $14 to $15 Watchos at Rix Here’s what’s different under “Soups and Salads.” Tomato Basil Soup increased from $8 to $10 Chile con Carne increased from $8 to $10 Caesar Salad increased from $11 to $13 Rix Sports Bar and Grill There are also updates with the “Signature Sandwiches and Favorites” portion of the menu: REMOVED: Queso Fundido Burger BBQ Ranch Burger increased from $18.50 to $19.50 Ale Battered Fish & Chips increased from $19 to $20 Philly Cheese Steak increased from $18 to $19 REMOVED: Rix Signature Hot Dog – Polish Boy and Rix Signature Hot Dog – Mayan Dog ADDED: Rix Signature Hot Dog – Siesta’s Dog — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Jalapeño Bacon Jam, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, and Avocado Crema for $15 Read Our Latest Review of Rix Sports Bar & Grill El Mercado de Coronado El Mercado de Cornado saw a LOT of updates on its breakfast menu: Egg & Cheese Sandwich increased from $9.50 to $10 Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Grande Fiesta Bowl increased from $11.50 to $13 Buttermilk Pancakes increased from $10.75 to $12 Mickey Waffles increased from $10.75 to $13 ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Wrap for $14 ADDED: Tuna Salad Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Ham & Cheddar Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Blue Cheese Wedge Salad for $13 each El Mercado de Coronado ADDED: House Salad for $11 ADDED: Turkey, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich for $12 REMOVED: Croissant ADDED: Assorted Cookies for $4.50 ADDED: Funfetti Cupcake and Assorted Cupcakes for $6 each ADDED: Cronut for $5 ADDED: Red Velvet Cupcake, Smores Brownie, and Cheesecake Cupcake for $7.50 each El Mercado de Coronado Lunch and Dinner updates include: Nachos increased from $13 to $14 Bacon Cheeseburger increased from $15 to $16.50 Crispy Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich increased from $14.50 to $16 Philly Cheesesteak increased from $16 to $17 ADDED: Chicken Tenders — Breaded Chicken Tenders with seasoned Fries and dipping sauce for $14 Beyond Burger increased from $13 to $17 Pepperoni Pizza increased from $11 to $13 Cheese Pizza increased from $10 to $12 El Mercado de Coronado The Grab & Go Menu has these changes: REMOVED: Smoked Turkey Club ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Wrap for $14 ADDED: Ham & Cheddar Sandwich, Tuna Salad Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Blue Cheese Wedge Salad, and Chef Salad for $13 each ADDED: House Salad and Fresh Veggies & Hummus for $11 each ADDED: Assorted Cookies for $4.50 ADDED: Funfetti Cupcake and Assorted Cupcakes for $6 each ADDED: Cronut for $5 ADDED: Red Velvet Cupcake, Smores Brownie, and Cheesecake Cupcake for $7.50 each See Photos Of The Reopening of El Mercado de Coronado Maya Grill We saw some price increases happening over at Maya Grill: Fiesta Nachos increased from $14 to $15 Empanada de Barbacoa increased from $13 to $15 Chips and Salsa increased from $9.50 to $10 Guacamole increased from $10.50 to $13 Ensalada Caesar increased from $11 to $13 Baja Fish Tacos increased from $24 to $25 Chicken Enchiladas increased from $26 to $27 Guac and chips! Quesadilla increased from $24 to $25 ($26 to add beef) Cochinita Pibil increased from $26 to $28 ADDED: Queso Fundido Burger for $19.50 Monterey Chicken Sandwich increased from $19 to $19.50 Sizzling Beef Skillet increased from $27 to $28 Chicken Fajita Skillet increased from $25 to $26 All Sides increased from $6 to $8 Chicken Fajita Skillet Some drinks are also more expensive now: Cucumber Lime Mint Aqua Fresca increased from $7 to $8 Traditional Margarita Flight increased from $19 to $21 Mojito Punch increased from $6 to $7 Premium Margarita Flight increased from $20 to $31 Non-Alcoholic Sangria increased from $6 to $7 El Diablo increased from $14 to $15 Margarita flight! Ginger Gin Rickey increased from $16 to $17 Smokey Illegal increased from $14 to $15 Oaxacan Old Fashion increased from $18 to $19 Mango Blueberry Mint increased from $15 to $16 The Besito Daiquiri increased from $13 to $14 Dragones Top Shelf increased from $21 to $22 Read Our Most Recent Review of Maya Grill Siestas Cantina The price increases continue at Siestas Cantina Fire Cracker Shrimp increased from $13 to $15.50 Pretzel Bites increased from $11 to $12 Hummus Platter is now served with traditional-style hummus, grapes, carrot sticks, and pita chips and increased from $10 to $11 House Salad increased from $10 to $11 Chef Salad increased from $13 to $12 Spicy Sauce on that Firecracker Shrimp! Crispy Grouper Tacos increased from $15 to $17 Grilled Chicken Sandwich increased from $15 to $16 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger increased from $17 to $18.50 Chili Cheese Hot Dog increased from $14 to $15 Chicken Tender Platter increased from $14 to $15 Kids Meals increased from $11 to $12 Siestas Cantina These beverages are more expensive now, too: Patrón Top Shelf increased from $15 to $16 Tito’s Mule increased from $13.50 to $14.50 El Mojito increased from $11.75 to $13 La Clasica increased from $10.75 to $12 Sangria Rioja increased from $10.50 to $11.50 Cancun Colada and The Besito Daiquiri increased from $11.50 to $12.50 each Coronadorita increased from $10.50 to $11.50 Read Our Latest Review of Siestas Cantina Disney Springs House of Blues We’ve even seen price changes at the House of Blues at Disney Springs. On the Appetizers Menu, the following has changed: BBQ Nachos — price for additions increased — Add grilled chicken for $4 (was $3), Add brisket for $6 (was $4), option to add pulled pork has been removed Carolina Mess increased from $12 to $13 Under “Soups and Salads,” here’s what’s different now: REMOVED: Wedge Salad ADDED: Chicken Caesar Salad — Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Chives, Caesar Dressing for $17 Cobb Salad decreased from $18 to $17 Loaded Nachos from House of Blues Here’s what’s been changed under “Mains.” Baby Back Ribs increased for half-rack from $20 to $22 and whole rack from $30 to $32 ADDED: Smoked Brisket — served with Coleslaw, BBQ Baked Beans, and Jalapeño Cornbread for $25 Fried Chicken increased from $21 to $22 New York Strip increased from $32 to $34 Cajun Chicken Pasta increased from $21 to $22 Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich with House-made Cole Slaw And the “Sides” part of the menu received a HUGE update: REMOVED: Jalapeño Cornbread, Mac & Cheese Skillet, Southern Street Corn, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts ADDED: Seasonal Vegetables, French Fries, and Mashed Potatoes — each for $5 Finally, there’s a small change with the “Cocktails” on the menu: REMOVED: Black & Blues Vodka Smash ADDED: Green Gator — Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum, Melon Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice for $13 We Just Ate Nearly EVERYTHING at This Newly Reopened Disney World Restaurant! Read Our Review! Whew — that is a lot of changes and a LOT of price increases. We’ll continue to monitor all the restaurant and menu updates at Disney World, so stay tuned to stay informed! 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. 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If there’s one new restaurant we are VERY much looking forward to in Disney World — it’s Space 220. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney This upcoming, immersive dining experience is set to debut in EPCOT SOON and we want to make sure you’re in the loop on EVERYTHING there is to know about the space-themed restaurant. Let’s dive in! The Experience First up, let’s talk about the experience. Space 220 is coming to the Mission: SPACE area in EPCOT and will treat guests to dinner “in space.” ©Disney | You get to ride in a SPACE ELEVATOR! Yep, that’s right! You’ll hop into an elevator that will seemingly take you HIGH above the earth to grab some bites in the cosmos. ©Disney The elevator will have views of your trip to space and you can even get a sneak peek of the ride up right here! Last year, we even got a glimpse of what the flatware might look like! This spot should be VERY themed and we can’t wait to take you on a look around the restaurant! To see more of Space 220, click here! Opening Date Space 220 has been a looooong anticipated opening. It was first announced back in 2017 and has been delayed SEVERAL times since then. But now, we finally know that Space 220 will open on September 20th, 2021! ©Disney This exciting opening is likely to be very popular. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear about reservations and availability! Click here to learn more about the opening of Space 220! Hiring and Construction Now that we know the opening date, we don’t have to be AS concerned about progress in the restaurant, but it’s still nice to be in the loop! Back in May, we spotted that this restaurant was hiring a ton of positions like a bartender, cook, food runner, host, server, restaurant cashier, and busser. Space 220 Construction and Possible Sign And the entrance to Space 220, located at the Mission: SPACE building in EPCOT, has seen some signs of the opening too. This space was previously SURROUNDED by construction barriers, but a ton of the walls have started to come down! Click here for more photos! The Menu Finally, you KNOW we gotta tell you what we know about the menu. We may not know the whole menu yet, but we DO know that Space 220 will serve up a multi-course prix fixe menu for lunch (two courses) and dinner (three courses). Space 220 Cocktails AND we know that the menu will feature “atmospheric cocktails.” Last year, we heard about some testing for the Space 220 cocktail menu. We sure hope the drinks look THIS good! Want to see more about the menu? Click here! We are SO excited to give this new restaurant a try when it opens later this month. We’ll be bringing you more updates about it as Disney releases them (we can’t WAIT to see the menu!). Keep an eye on DFB for all the news! To see more about Space 220, click here! Want MORE Details About Epcot’s MASSIVE Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about Epcot’s Transformation! Future World to Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here! A NEW Festival Center is Coming to Epcot Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! Details About Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular, HarmonioUS! Learn More About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant Opening Soon! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris Coming To Epcot’s France Pavilion A Mary Poppins Attraction is Coming to Epcot’s UK Pavilion Learn More About Moana: Journey of Water Coming to World Nature Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about Space 220? Tell us in the comments! The post EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Space 220 in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB friends! It’s time to go over what’s new at Magic Kingdom! As Disney World’s 50th Anniversary approaches, we’re seeing more and more updates in the park! We stopped by the park recently to see what other new things we could spot. Let’s go over everything new in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Halloween treats are now available at Big Top Souvenirs! We saw Halloween-themed apples and cupcakes and cookies, oh my! Lots of Halloween Treats We had to try the Pumpkin King-inspired treat — a Jack Skellington Rice Krispie! This treat is $5.49 and VERY photogenic. Jack Skellington Rice Krispie Treat! This spooky rice krispie treat is covered in a thick layer of white chocolate with more chocolate used for Jack’s features. Click here to see photos of the Jack Skellington Rice Krispie Treat and more spooky treats! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates When we visited Magic Kingdom today, we noticed a brand new 50th Anniversary sign right in front of the Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station! NEW 50th Anniversary Sign The sign is gold and EARidescent, and it reads “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Click here for more photos of the new 50th Anniversary sign! ANOTHER item in the park has also received a 50th anniversary makeover! The Main Street, U.S.A. clock is now shiny and gold, with a “50” on top of the clock. Main Street Clock The clock is also decked out with new banners, which advertise Citizen as an official sponsor of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. See more photos of the Main Street clock here! While you’re on Main Street, U.S.A., if you look up you might notice some special lighting equipment on top of the buildings. Can you spot them? Here’s a closer look, if you couldn’t see them. We noticed them over the Emporium… A closer look …and in other spots along Main Street, U.S.A. These lights might be used for parts of the 50th Anniversary, and possibly the new fireworks show coming to Magic Kingdom, Disney Enchantment. Also here! We know that part of the Disney Enchantment show will involve immersive lighting and projection effects on Main Street, U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle, so we have to wonder whether these lights will be part of it. Read more about the new nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment here! At various attractions in the park we also found NEW Lightning Lane signs. The sign is up, but the lane is not open yet! “Lightning Lane” is what Disney will be calling the FastPass+ lanes under the new paid systems that will replace FastPass+ — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection. Click here to learn more about Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In the Emporium, there are now characters from the Pixar film Up as puppets! We found Dug and Kevin plush puppets available. Dug looks ready to spot some squirrels. Dug is a puppet! The Kevin puppet looks positively delighted to be there. Kevin puppet Both puppets are adorable and cost $29.99. Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. We found more Marvel phone cases in Tomorrowland Light and Power Co.! Many of them were inspired by the new Disney+ show, What If…? There’s zombie Captain America, an evil Dr. Strange… Zombie Captain America and evil Dr. Strange …and Captain Carter, along with Ms. Minutes from Loki! Captain Carter and Ms. Minutes You can buy these phone cases for $29.99 each. Frontier Trading At Frontier Trading, we found an Orange Bird Magical Comics pin available for $19.99. Orange Bird Pin The pin opens up like a real comic book, with another Orange Bird scene inside! The pin opens up like a book! For fans of Loki on Disney+, you can get this TVA (Time Variance Authority) magnet for $14.99. TVA Magic And that’s everything new at Magic Kingdom at the moment. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news and updates so you can stay up to date with everything happening in the Disney Parks! New Lightning Lane signs have appeared in EPCOT! Click here to learn more. 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 surprised by anything? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Lightning Lane Signs and More 50th Anniversary Decor first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to EPCOT, where nothing is really going on these days (we’re joking; there’s TONS going on lately at this park!). With Space 220’s long-awaited opening just a few weeks away, we’re buzzing with excitement every time we visit EPCOT these days. EPCOT Let’s check up on what’s new at EPCOT, including some exciting developments in the France Pavilion as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure prepares to officially open for guests on October 1st! EPCOT Food Updates The Donut Box Over at The Donut Box, we tried their new Boston Cream Pie Donut! We’ve been frequenting this location during the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, which has been going strong since mid-July. Boston Cream Pie Donut Available for $5, this donut is a classic Boston Cream Pie donut topped with chocolate frosting and chocolate shavings and filled with custard. Overall, this was one of the better donuts we’ve tried this year at The Donut Box, and the toppings and filling were both really tasty! LOADS of filling in this one. We also noticed that their Cookies and Cream donut has returned to the menu. The Donut Box features a rotating menu of specialty donuts, so your options may be different on your next visit! Click here to read our full review on the latest donuts we tried at Donut Box! EPCOT General Updates Over in the Norway Pavilion, a temporary Florida Blue lounge opened as part of the new sponsorship with Disney, open now through the end of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. The lounge is only available for Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield members and employees. Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield Lounge Information on how to enter is on Florida Blue’s website. Once in the lounge, which is located inside Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, complementary snacks and beverages are offered. Masks must be worn upon entering, but may be removed once you are seated at your table. Form there, the refreshments are brought to you via a snack cart. Click here to read more about the new Florida Blue sponsorship in Disney World! We also spotted the sign above the entrance of the newly reimagined Club Cool, now visible over in Future World! There it is! Imagineer Zach Riddley already gave us a sneak peek at the entrance on Instagram, but it was exciting to see the sign in person this week! We can’t wait to get back inside (and sip on a sample of Beverly once more!) soon! We’ll keep an eye out for any announcements on when we can expect EPCOT’s new Club Cool to open. Click here to read more about the return of Beverly to EPCOT! We also wanted to give you an exciting update on the latest progress happening over in the France Pavilion as we get ready for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! The ride is currently offering PREVIEWS ahead of its official opening on October 1st, but guests are still able to walk around the courtyard area outside of the ride! France Pavilion expansion We were able to experience the attraction ourselves earlier this week, but we also love the courtyard! This is such a pretty area of the park! Unfortunately we can’t show you inside of the attraction quite yet. So pretty! Stay tuned for more information as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure gets closer and closer to its opening date and previews continue throughout the month of September! Click here to read about our experience riding Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear If you collect Disney Wishables, you’ll definitely want to check out the newest collection featuring Disney Villains! The mystery bag include one of the following villains: Hades, Cruella, Scar, or Maleficent. Or, you can pick up The Headless Horseman as a separate Wishable that’s part of the collection. Such a little cutie! The mystery bags and the Headless Horseman Wishables each retail at Mouse Gear for $12.99. We also spotted a new Tervis Food and Wine Festival tumbler! One side features Remy… New Food and Wine tumbler by Tervis …and the other side has Spaceship Earth! New Food and Wine tumbler by Tervis This tumbler was also spotted in World Traveler and Port of Entry! You can pick one up for $34.99. Click here to see more photos of the new Villains Wishables! Pin Traders Over at Pin Traders, we found the new Orange Bird pin! The pin is part of the Magical Comics series, and it opens up to reveal our friend Orange Bird relaxing in paradise! Orange Bird pin Add this pin to your collection for $19.99! Disney Traders At Disney Traders, we spotted a glittery Mickey and Minnie ornament! Fall may be right around the corner, but you can still find some cute Americana merchandise in the parks! Mickey & Minnie ornament If you need a new ornament to add to your Christmas tree this year, you can find this ornament in EPCOT for $24.99. Mitsukoshi Finally, we spotted a few Animal Crossing pillows at Mistukoshi in the Japan Pavilion! We found pillows featuring Timmy and Tommy… Timmy & Tommy pillow …Isabelle… Isabelle pillow …and of course Tom Nook! Tom Nook pillow Each of these pillows are available at Mitsukoshi for $39.95! Click here to read about a new Kit Kat flavor we recently found in Mitsukoshi! That’ll do it for our latest updates from EPCOT! Be sure to follow along as we continue to cover the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, along with La Crêperie de Paris! Oh, and don’t forget — Space 220 will officially open on September 20th! There’s a lot of exciting things happening at EPCOT, so don’t miss out on the latest news and updates! Click here to read what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite restaurant in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! 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Did you hear the news?! Disney Springs The NBA Experience has officially closed for good. Now, we’re seeing changes at the NBA Experience’s location in Disney World. If you don’t know much about the NBA Experience in Disney World, you’re not alone. The attraction was only open for about eight months before all of Disney World shut down in March of 2020. NBA Experience Now, Disney World is reopening restaurants, hotels, and attractions, but the NBA Experience won’t be returning with everything else. When we walked by this morning, we saw that the signs had all been removed from the location. Previously the NBA Experience The space that held this attraction is pretty dang big, but we don’t know yet what Disney might have planned to fill it. All the signs are gone We’ll keep an eye out for possible replacements to this attraction! Keep following DFB for all the Disney World news. Click Here to Read About Nine Rides That You Totally Forgot Were Once at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you go to the NBA Experience before it closed? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The NBA Experience Signs Have Been REMOVED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to all the Animal Kingdom fans out there! Tree of Life While we were in Disney’s wildest park this week, we found a LOT of new snacks, some brand-new merchandise, and 50th Anniversary decorations with a special Animal Kingdom twist! Let’s check out all the updates that came to the park. Of course we’re starting with the most important update — food! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Zuri’s Sweets Shop We were innocently perusing for new Halloween snacks at Zuri’s Sweets Shop (over in the Harambe area of Animal Kingdom), when we surprisingly found a whole selection of churro-flavored treats instead! We grabbed one of each, because we’re not quitters. ALL the Churro Things! There was a Churro Cupcake ($5.19), a Churro Sugar Cookie ($5.49), a Churro Rice Krispie Treat ($5.49), and a Churro Marshmallow Pop ($4.99). Churro Sugar Cookie We REALLY hope this means the delicious Churro Toffee from Disneyland may make its way over to Disney World soon! Click here for our full review of ALL the churro treats! We also saw a unique-looking caramel apple, with a pipette sticking out of the side! We tried that as well, and it turns out it’s a Chamoy Caramel Apple. So pretty! The apple is coated in caramel and rolled in Tajín seasoning (a mix of mild chili peppers, lime, and sea salt), and the pipette was holding chamoy, which is a Mexican condiment made with fruit, chilies, and lime juice. Chamoy Caramel Apple This apple was $10.99 at Zuri’s. Click here for our full review of this SPICY caramel apple! We weren’t done yet, though! We did find quite a few Halloween treats available at Zuri’s (what we were there for originally). We couldn’t help but grab a Halloween Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie treat, which is returning from last year. What a Cutie! The treat is colored orange like a Mickey Jack-O-Lantern and has chocolate designs! It was $5.49 at Zuri’s Sweets Shop. Click here to see some of the Halloween treats you can get in Disney World right now. Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Even though we were stuffed full of snacks at this point, we still went to see if Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery (located near by Kilimanjaro Safaris) was open yet. Closed Kusafiri Sadly, the window was still closed when we went by. This spot was supposed to open with new menu items on August 29th, but we haven’t seen it open yet. See What New Menu Items Are Coming to Kusafiri When It Reopens. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates At the Discovery Trading Company gift shop, we spotted some new Disney Wishables with a villains theme! New Wishables Have Arrived You can get a mystery pack that has either Hades, Cruella de Vil, Scar, or Maleficent… Villains Wishables …or you can buy a separate Headless Horseman Wishable! The Headless Horseman Wishable The Headless Horseman and mystery packs were each $12.99. New Villains Wishables We also spotted a new Halloween Slap Bracelet in this store! Halloween Slap Bracelet The front has happy pumpkins and ghosts with candy, and the back says “Trick or Treat.” Inside of the slap bracelet You can get it for $9.99 at the Discovery Trading Company. Check Out More Disney World Halloween Merchandise Here! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates We’ve seen all kinds of new 50th Anniversary decorations in the parks lately, but now Animal Kingdom is getting in on the action! 50th Anniversary Decorations in Animal Kingdom We spotted banners up in the park with green EARidescent backgrounds and gold animal print borders! Animal Kingdom 50th Anniversary Banner We love that each park has their own spin on the banners that have been going up for the 50th Anniversary. And speaking of the 50th, we also saw construction coming along on the raft in Discovery River Lagoon that appears to be a part of Animal Kingdom’s upcoming new show, Disney KiteTails! Construction for New Animal Kingdom Show The show will premiere on October 1st of this year. See a First Look at the Disney KiteTails Show Coming to Animal Kingdom Soon! Atmosphere and Crowd Updates While we were walking around the park, we noticed a common theme among the rides — wait times were SUPER low. Seriously low wait times We’re talking every-ride-was-basically-10-minutes-and-under low. While we were in the park, Kilimanjaro Safaris had a 5-minute wait time, and Expedition Everest was at 10 minutes. LOW wait times We even walked onto Flight of Passage in Pandora recently. WHAT?? Flight of Passage queue Crowds have been really low across Disney World this week, and Animal Kingdom was no exception. Seriously, where is everybody? Where’d everyone go? We’re not complaining, though — it was very peaceful to walk around the gorgeous park and enjoy the low crowds. Low crowds in Animal Kingdom That’s a wrap on our updates for Animal Kingdom this week! Keep following DFB for more news about the Disney World parks. Click Here to See What’s New in EPCOT, Including a Terrifying Souvenir! 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 snack in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: A SPICY Caramel Apple and 50th Anniversary Banners first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is HERE and Disney is ready to celebrate! The parks are full of Halloween decor! Everything is already in full swing in Disney World with Boo Bash, pumpkin treats as far as the eye can see, and Mickey gourds lining the streets! Over in Disneyland, things are about to kick off, because Halloween Time officially starts on September 3rd! And we have a look at ALL of the food coming to Disneyland Resort for Spooky Season! Disneyland Park Alien Pizza Planet Deconstructed Lasagna – Campanelle pasta tossed in ricotta cream sauce topped with Bolognese sauce and bread crumbs Supernova Special – Spiced marinara sauce topped with sausage, salami, assorted cheeses, onions, olives, and tomatoes drizzled with pesto Halloween Alien Macaron filled with blackberry buttercream and lemon curd Café Orleans Chocolate-Praline Mousse Cake – Decadent praline mousse, dark chocolate brownie, vanilla creme anglaise, and ganache Candy Palace Jack Skellington Apple Poison Skull Apple Mummy Marshmallow Wand Jack Skellington Cake Pop Minnie Witch Crispy Spider Web Crispy Pumpkin Brittle (available Oct. 1-31) Pumpkin Fudge Carnation Café (opening Sept. 16) Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich – Sriracha-glazed fried chicken breast on a brioche bun with spicy sandwich spread, pepper jack cheese, creamy mustard slaw, and cilantro served with fries French Market Haunted Mansion Holiday Wreath Cookie (limited offering available while supplies last) Chocolate Cherry Cake – Chocolate cake with buttercream frosting, sour cherries, and cream cheese filling finished with a splatter of cherry sauce Galactic Grill Blood Orange Slush – Blood orange slush with a swirl of raspberry sauce and a glow cube Loaded BBQ Pork Fries – Crisscut fries topped with slow-cooked BBQ pork, cheddar, chipotle ranch, and spicy slaw Chocolate & Red Velvet Parfait – Layers of red velvet cake, ganache, cookies, dark chocolate mousse, and chocolate cake topped with chocolate flakes, a chocolate Darth Vader helmet, and a mini chocolate lightsaber Gibson Girl Halloween Candy Sundae – Two sundaes in one: sour gummy ice cream with raspberry sauce, gummy treats, and fruit candies; and chocolate ice cream with hot fudge and pieces of chocolate candy bars Hungry Bear Honey Cream Cold Brew – cold brew coffee and honey-flavored cream poured over ice Pumpkin Cheesecake Funnel Cake – Pumpkin cheesecake filling and vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream Loaded French Fries – French fries topped with a creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and green onions Loaded Onion Rings – Onion rings topped with a creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and green onions Loaded Bowl – Choice of french fries or crispy onion rings topped with a creamy cheesy sauce, crispy bacon, and green onions in a Zero Dog Bowl Hunny Spot at Pooh’s Corner Jack Skellington Apple Poison Skull Apple Mummy Marshmallow Wand Jack Skellington Cake Pop Minnie Witch Crispy Spider Web Crispy Haunted Mansion Holiday Wreath Crispy (available Oct. 1) Pumpkin Brittle (available Oct. 1-31) Pumpkin Fudge Jolly Holiday Bakery Café Toasted Salsa Roja Chicken Sandwich – Salsa roja shredded chicken on rustic bread with jack and cotija cheeses served with tortilla soup Pumpkin Muffin Dark & White Chocolate Mousse Brownie – Chocolate brownie with black and white chocolate mousse Cookie & Cream Macaron – Mummy mickey macaron shell with a cookies and cream filling Bat Cookie – Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a Vampire Mickey face Pumpkin Cheesecake – Classic pumpkin cheesecake decorated with a chocolate spider web and a Halloween decoration Market House Bat Cookie – Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a Vampire Mickey face Mint Julep Bar Mickey-shaped Strawberry Chocolate Beignets topped with strawberry-chocolate powdered sugar (3 and 6 Packs) Plaza Inn Halloween Cake – Chocolate cake with multi-colored mousse, green buttercream, royal icing, and Halloween sprinkles Rancho del Zocalo Milk Mamey – Vibrant tropical mamey fruit with flavors of persimmon, sweet potato, stone fruit, and vanilla served over ice Creamy Horchata – Sweet creamy cinnamon rice and milk beverage served over ice Red Rose Taverne Halloween Grey Stuff – Traditional Grey Stuff with tombstone cookie and holiday sprinkles Candy Apple Cold Brew – Cold brew coffee, apple syrup, whipped cream, and caramel sauce Refreshment Corner BBQ Bacon Dog – All-beef, foot-long hot dog with bacon slices, BBQ sauce, fried onions, jack and cheddar cheese, and chives served with choice of sliced apples or small bag of chips River Belle Terrace Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Chicken & Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Brisket grilled cheese, hot chicken, and pickled pepper relish Stage Door Café Spicy Corn Dog – Spicy beef frank hand-dipped and fried, drizzled with cheese sauce and crushed spicy chips served with fries Chocolate-Hazelnut Funnel Cake with Halloween Sprinkles – House-made funnel cake topped with chocolate-hazelnut spread and whipped cream dusted with chocolate- espresso powder Churros Churro Cart near Casey Jr. Circus Train Churros with Pumpkin Dipping Sauce Critter Country Fruit Cart Chocolate Dusted Churro – Classic churro dressed in a duo of dark and milk chocolate New Orleans Churro Cart White Chocolate Churro – Elegantly dressed churro in a bouquet of vanilla and sugar Tomorrowland Churro Cart Pumpkin Spice Churro – Chocolate churro rolled in pumpkin spice sugar with brown butter cream cheese dipping sauce Town Square Churro and Churro Cart near Sleeping Beauty Castle Chocolate Cookie Churro – Churro covered with chocolate cookie crumbles blended with colored sugar Disney California Adventure Park Award Weiners Halloween Candy Funnel Cake Fries – Dusted in crushed chocolate cream-filled cookies with cream cheese sauce, cookie pieces, gummy candies, chocolate-coated candies, and whipped cream Halloween Candy Funnel Cake Fries in Mickey Ear Hat Bowl Bing Bongs Jack Skellington Apple Poison Skull Apple Mummy Marshmallow Wand Minnie Witch Crispy Oogie Boogie Crispy Pumpkin Fudge Boudin Bakery/Boudin Bread Cart Vampire Mickey-shaped Sourdough Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Cookies & Candy Sundae – Scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream, hot fudge, chocolate cookie crumbles, and gummy candies in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone Halloween Ice Cream Bar – Ice cream bar dipped in chocolate with chocolate accents and sprinkles Spiked Hard Apple Float – Hard apple cider and apple sorbet drizzled with caramel sauce Corn Dog Castle Pepper-Jack Cheese Stick – Pepper jack cheese stick dipped in corn dog batter and topped with raspberry sauce Cozy Cone Motel Fruity Sugar Churro – Churro tossed in fruity cereal sugar topped with a purple and green glaze Spicy Mac & Cheese Cone – Pasta with spicy red pepper-cheese sauce topped with crushed chile-cheese puffs served in a bread cone Cozy Cone Macaron filled with peanut butter cream and pretzels Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café Oogie Boogie Macaron – Black macaron filled with green apple buttercream, caramel, brownies, cookie crumb dust, and gummy candy Flo’s V-8 Café Spicy Chicken & Fries – Steak fries drizzled with ranch dressing topped with chicken tenders tossed in mango-habanero sauce and finished with green onions Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries – Steak fries topped with cheddar cheese, chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, and celery bits drizzled with ranch (available at Oogie Boogie Bash) Loaded Gravy Fries – Steak fries topped with chicken tenders, jack cheese, and smothered in gravy (available at Oogie Boogie Bash) Loaded Chili Fries – Steak fries topped with cheddar cheese, Walt’s Chili, diced onions, and sour cream (available at Oogie Boogie Bash) Hollywood Lounge Fanta Spooky Spirit – Fanta Piña Colada with white rum and melon liqueur Worms, Dice & Everything Nice – Midori, peach schnapps, crème de menthe, orange juice, and pineapple juice topped with gummy worms and Oogie Boogie dice glow cubes PBJ & W – PB & raspberry jam hard cider with peanut butter whiskey Howl-o-Ween Concoction – Pineapple michelada with white tequila and pineapple chamoy topped with spicy candy My Bugs! My Bugs! – Limeade with grenadine float and gummy worms Orange Cream Fanta-sy – Fanta Orange infused with vanilla topped with whipped cream and black sprinkles Various refreshing bottled Micheladas Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums Shortbread Halloween Cookie Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining Ghost Pepper Nachos – House-made green tortilla chips, ghost pepper cheese sauce, ghost pepper-marinated steak, refried black beans, tomatillo avocado salsa, tomato, and cilantro Specialty Cocktail – Añejo tequila, mezcal, agave, hibiscus, and lemon juice Mortimer’s Market Mickey Bat Sourdough Bread Pacific Wharf Café Vampire Mickey-shaped Sourdough Paradise Garden Grill Plaza de la Familia – Celebrate the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día de los Muertos from September 3 to November 2, 2021 Pollo Verde Wet Burrito – Chicken cooked in grilled salsa verde, golden rice, black beans, and crema Traditional Tamale Plate – Red chile pork tamales with golden rice and black beans Tacos with Estilo Callejero – Trio of sirloin beef tacos with pickled vegetables, golden rice, and black beans Tortitas de Papa – Plant-based crispy potato cakes with sautéed spinach, ranchero salsa, golden rice, and pickled onion salsa Ensalada de Frutas – Jicama, watermelon, cucumber, pineapple, and mango with chili-lime salt and chamoy Kid’s Offerings – Cheese Quesadilla or Street-style Taco Coco Cake – Layers of vanilla cake filled with a cinnamon “churro” flavored mousse and covered in sweet cream cheese frosting Mexican Hot Chocolate – Cinnamon-spiced hot chocolate topped with whipped cream Aqua de Jamaica Slush – Sweet hibiscus tea slush Schmoozie’s Smoothies Mint-Chocolate Cookie Shake with whipped cream and chocolate cream-filled cookie ears Chocolate Chip Shake topped with whipped cream and a chocolate cookie stick Smokejumpers Grill Green Apple Lemonade with sour green apple syrup, cherry pearls, and raspberry sauce Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburger – Angus beef patty, pickled jalapeños, bacon, pepper jack, beer-battered onion rings, jalapeño popper, jalapeño chips, and chipotle mayo Studio Catering Truck Hawaiian BBQ Chicken with Fanta pineapple-infused fried rice and soy-ginger glaze Ghost Pepper Potato Bites – Potato bites, ghost pepper cheese sauce, smoky bacon, and pickled jalapeños The Backlot Carnitas Nachos with house-made tortilla chips, red pepper cheese sauce, chipotle crema, and green onions Plant-based Backlot Nachos – Soy chorizo with house-made tortilla chips, dairy-free cheese, and crema topped with green onions Trolley Treats Jack Skellington Apple Poison Skull Apple Mummy Marshmallow Wand Jack Skellington Cake Pop Minnie Witch Crispy Oogie Boogie Crispy Pumpkin Brittle (available Oct. 1-31) Pumpkin Fudge Churros Cozy Cones Fruity Sugar Churro – Churro tossed in fruity cereal sugar topped with a purple and green glaze Grizzly Peak Churro Cart Caramel Apple Churro – Churro rolled in green apple flavored sugar topped with a caramel drizzle Hollywood Churro Chocolate-Marshmallow Churro – Classic churro rolled in crushed chocolate cookies and “mummified” in marshmallow icing “bandages” Willie’s Churros (Buena Vista) Chocolate & Matcha Churro – Churro rolled in chocolate cookie crumbs and drizzled with a matcha cream cheese buttercream and strawberry sauce Downtown Disney District Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Halloween CrazyShake – Chocolate shake with a vanilla frosted rim with candy corn topped with a “spider-web” chocolate cupcake, orange and white twisty pop, orange rock candy, whipped cream, orange sprinkles, and a chocolate drizzle (available Oct. 28-31) Ballast Point Brewing Co. Victory at Sea Braised Short Rib – Slow braised short rib in Victory at Sea, cheddar grits, and bacon greens Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Cheddar Pickle Dog – Kosher pickled corn dog rolled in a cheddar cheese blend Jamba Pumpkin Smash – Made with our original pumpkin spice blend with your choice of either classic or plant-based Kayla’s Cake Mummy Macarons with cookies and cream buttercream (available Sept. 9-Oct. 31) Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons with white chocolate pumpkin ganache (available Sept. 9-Oct. 31) Marceline’s Confectionery Minnie Witch Apple Jack Skellington Apple Poison Skull Apple Mummy Marshmallow Wand Jack Skellington Cake Pop Minnie Witch Crispy Oogie Boogie Crispy Pumpkin Brittle (available Oct. 1-31) Pumpkin Fudge Naples Ristorante e Bar Spookaccino – Cappuccino with edible scary paper spiders and insects Splitsville Luxury Lanes Crouching Dragon Sushi Roll – fresh tempura shrimp, asparagus and creamy avocado. Before serving, the roll is topped with a spicy krab mix and drizzled with eel sauce, spicy mayo, and sriracha Sprinkles Cupcakes Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup – Chocolate cake filled (and topped) with peanut butter frosting dipped in chocolate ganache and finished off with mounds of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (available Oct. 4-10) Double Stuffed OREO – Orange vanilla buttercream filled chocolate cake lined with Halloween orange OREO cookie crust topped with orange vanilla buttercream frosting, OREO crumble rim, and black bat (available Oct. 18-31) Bewitched – Signature Red Velvet is rolled in our exclusive Halloween inspired decorations by fancy sprinkles (available Oct. 26-31) Uva Bar & Cafe Trick or Treat – A spooky cocktail with bourbon, pumpkin spice syrup, lemon juice, and soda water Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa GCH Craftsman Grill Mickey-shaped Pumpkin Cupcake Mickey-shaped Pumpkin Donut Mickey-shaped Mummy Donut Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Holiday Cart Jack Skellington Cookie Mickey-shaped Monster Cookie Minnie-shaped Halloween Cookie Oogie Boogie Cupcake Treat Oogie Boogie Cupcake Trick Mickey-shaped Whoopie Pie Skull-faced Cookie Oogie Boogie Crispy Treat Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot Glass with Milk Don’t forget to check out the dinner and dessert packages for Oogie Boogie Bash if you have tickets! There will be an Oogie Boogie Bash Dining Parade Package at Wine Country Trattoria and an Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party at Sonoma Terrace. We’ll be trying these treats as soon as they’re available, so stay tuned for all of our reviews! Click here to learn more about Oogie Boogie Bash! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? 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Our chefs and candy makers have conjured up all sorts of eerie eats and treats for Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort this year – all frightfully delicious!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Y32IZEwjC28View the full article

Almost everything at Disney World is getting spruced up for the 50th Anniversary celebration, which (can you believe it?) begins in a little less than ONE MONTH! We’re so close to the start of the 50th Anniversary Celebration! Cinderella Castle got a HUGE makeover — complete with a new paint job, new decor, and a huge “50” sign right on the front. We’ve also seen other buildings throughout Magic Kingdom getting spiffed up — even the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel got some new golden touches! Now, something else in this park has gotten a golden upgrade. While we’re still waiting to spot the first of the 50 golden character statues that will be dispersed throughout the parks, we’re noticing other 50th anniversary details every day. Today, we noticed that the clock on Main Street, U.S.A., is looking a little more glamorous! It got quite the golden makeover. It’s so pretty! Not only is the clock looking shiny and golden, but there’s a “50” on top of the clock too. 50 years! New banners have also been added to the now-golden post the clock sits on. With banners These very regal-looking banners have the “50” on them and show that Citizen is one of the sponsors of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Banner close up We can’t WAIT to celebrate the 50th Anniversary at Disney World, and we’ll be covering everything about the big event, so please, stay tuned to DFB for more! See The New 50th Anniversary Sign in Magic Kingdom! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of the 50th Anniversary makeovers at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Another Part of Magic Kingdom Has Received a 50th Anniversary Makeover first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new system is taking over FastPass+ in Disney World soon — Disney Genie+! Genie+ ©Disney The system is part of the new Disney Genie program that will be in the My Disney Experience app. Genie is free, but you have to pay $15 per day, per ticket to use Genie+. The paid system lets you make reservations to use the new Lighting Lanes at rides around Disney World, which will allow you to skip the majority of the stand-by lines like FastPass+ did! We just saw a few Lightning Lane signs go up in Magic Kingdom, and now, we’ve found some in EPCOT! In The Land pavilion at EPCOT, we went to check in on Living with the Land, as it’s been closed for well over a week now. While there, we saw that a new Lightning Lane sign has been installed where the old FastPass+ sign was before! Hello, new sign! The ride still isn’t open, but this new sign does give us hope that it might open soon! We’re patiently waiting for you to return, Living with the Land! We then went over to look at Soarin’, and it has a new sign, too! New Sign at Soarin’ The ride is not using this new lane right now, as the Genie+ system hasn’t launched yet! Lightning Lane at Soarin’ We don’t know the official launch date of Disney Genie yet, but it will be sometime this fall. Over 40 rides will fall under the Genie+ system, but there will be some high demand attractions not included that you can pay to use the Lightning Lane for individually. We’ll let you know when we find more Lightning Lane signs around Disney World, so stay tuned! Click here to learn more about Disney Genie All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited to use the new Lightning Lanes?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New “Lightning Lane” Signs Have Appeared in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney Cruise Line is set to sail again soon. The Disney Magic This Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wonder all have upcoming sailings and Disney has been developing and updating health and safety guidelines for those onboard. Now, there’s been a major update to the timeline for health requirements for Disney cruises. Disney Cruise Line has updated its website to reflect new health and safety measure timing for those sailing on the upcoming cruises. We’ll take you through them to make sure you’re fully prepared with what to expect for your Disney cruise. Disney Dream One requirement for cruising guests is registration with the Safe Passage website to request COVID-19 test kits. Previously, guests could register an account 33 days prior to their sailing. Now, guests can register and create an account associated with their reservations starting 15 days prior to their sailing instead. ©Disney This new timeline aligns with the Cruise Date Flexibility policy that applies to bookings confirmed by July 31st and sailings before December 31st where guests can change their sail date up to 15 days prior to embarkation. Also, note that this change shortens the time window in which guests can request test kits. If you change your itinerary or the sail ID changes, you will need to re-register your reservation with Safe Passage. In the event that a test kit was already ordered when you need to re-register, you’ll need to order a new kit. ©Disney Another change was made to the timing for required COVID testing. For all sailings beginning September 13th, the window in which guests 11 years of age and under must take and submit proof of a negative COVID test has been reduced. Tests must be taken and submitted between 3 days and 24 hours prior to the sail date. Reminder, rapid antigen tests are not accepted. The test should be a rapid PCR test or a lab-based PCR test. ©Disney The updated policy also notes that ALL guests, regardless of vaccination status, must take a COVID-19 test administered by Inspire Diagnostics at the terminal before boarding. This will come at no extra cost to guests. ©Disney Finally, keep in mind that, starting tomorrow, all guests 12 years of age and older MUST be vaccinated to sail to any destination. Guests 11 years old or younger are not required to be vaccinated but must provide proof of the negative pre-trip test. For the Panama Canal sailings, all passengers must be vaccinated. ©Disney We’ll be keeping a close eye on Disney Cruise Line updates to keep you in the loop about all upcoming sailings and requirements. As always, stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss any of the updates. Click here to learn more about all of the Disney Cruise Line changes. What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Sailing on Disney Cruise Line soon? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Cruise Line Changes Select COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policies first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sprinkles Cupcakes is a fun bakery in Disney Springs (in Disney World) and the Downtown Disney District (at Disneyland Resort) that serves up unique cupcakes, cookies, and more. Sprinkles Cupcakes Some locations of this spot even have a cupcake ATM outside where you can buy a treat to go without even stepping inside the store! Each month, you can find some limited-time flavors at this spot. For September, Sprinkles is bringing back a few favorite cupcake flavors — but you’ll have to get there in time to try them all! Here’s a line-up of the limited-edition cupcakes you can get at Sprinkles this month! ©Sprinkles Cupcakes The Banana Split Cupcake will be available at Sprinkles from now until September 6th. ©Sprinkles Cupcakes You’ll need to hurry to get this super limited-edition cake — the Stars and Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake is only at Sprinkles from September 3rd to September 6th! ©Sprinkles Cupcakes The German Chocolate Cupcake is making an appearance from September 7th to September 19th. Sprinkles German Chocolate Cupcake The most classic Fall flavor of all is also returning for an extended stay. The Pumpkin Cupcake will be available from September 13th until November 28th. Pumpkin Cupcakes For a fun twist on the Pumpkin flavor, you can try the Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake between September 20th and October 3rd. ©Sprinkles Cupcakes Finally, you can get the Cuban Coffee Assorted Dozen shipped to your house (national shipping only) now until October 1st. ©Sprinkles Cupcakes So, if you’re looking forward to trying any of these cupcakes be sure to mark your calendars so you can get to them in time. Keep following DFB for more news about fun fall treats in Disney World. Click Here to See ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats In Disney World This 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. Which cupcake flavor are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's When PUMPKIN Cupcakes Will Return to Sprinkles in Disneyland and Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Carnival Cruise Line announced it will keep its vaccine requirement policies in place for sailings in November and December this year while also announcing more restart plans from U.S. ports including Tampa and Miami, but pushing several other restarts to 2022. View the full article

When guests take their first steps into Disneyland Resort, the feelings of magic and pixie dust immediately fill the air. As soon as they see their first glimpse of the Disneyland Railroad, cast members are there, ready to greet and welcome them with open arms. One of those cast members is Manuel, a Main Gate […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/IOVeQaAUTzcView the full article

We’ve had quite a bit of Disney Cruise Line news recently! ©Disney The Disney Dream returned to sailing recently, along with some new health and safety measures. And now, Disney cruising is coming back to the West Coast as well, because the Disney Wonder is returning soon! The Disney Wonder will resume sailing on October 1st, 2021. Voyages available will include California sailings, as well as the Panama Canal Sailing on Nov. 5, 2021. Galveston, Texas sailings will return at some point in the future. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship It’s important to note that for California sailings, all guests ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated, and for Panama sailings, all guests (regardless of age) must be fully vaccinated. For the California sailings, guests 11 and younger must give proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken between 3 days and 24 hours before traveling. Also, ALL Guests (regardless of age and vaccination status) will be required to take a Disney Cruise Line-paid PCR COVID-19 test administered by Inspire Diagnostics before boarding, which will be administered at the terminal. This requirement is for both the California and Panama sailings. Pluto on the Disney Wonder If you’re planning a back-to-back sailing, you must debark from the ship, take your test again, and then reboard the ship for your second sailing. On the California sailings, those traveling with unvaccinated children must purchase a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure to disembark at a port of call. Tiana’s Place on Disney Wonder With the relaunch of the Disney Wonder, two California sailings are being canceled — the 2-night sailing on September 24th and the 5-night sailing on September 26th. Other sailings may be modified, so watch your email for updates if you currently have a cruise booked. Animator’s Palate on the Disney Wonder We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any more Disney Cruise Line news, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got the latest information to share with our readers! Click Here to Learn More About Health and Safety Guidelines for Sailing! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Do you have one planned in the future? The post NEWS: Another Disney Cruise Ship Will Start Sailing Again Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article