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The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we just found out some exciting news! Christmas Decorations Holiday celebrations will be returning to Disneyland Resort this year!! Starting November 12th, you can deck the halls all around Disneyland, and the festivities will last until January 9th, 2022! There will be themed food, merchandise, and decorations. But, what we’re here to talk about is all the entertainment returning for the holidays! First up, we have a parade coming back for the holiday celebrations! In Disneyland Park, “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade will be returning and you can catch it several times throughout the day! Disneyland 2019 There will also be an enchanting wintertime spectacle with music to witness as Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle comes to life! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Christmas And, characters and princesses can be seen around the park during the day dressed in their seasonal costumes! Disneyland 2019 At the end of the day, there will be colorful projections on Main Street, U.S.A., and the façade of “it’s a small world” during the “Believe in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular! That’s right — holiday fireworks, everyone!! Believe in Holiday Magic ©Disney As you leave the park, several Disney characters dressed in their pajamas will wave goodbye with a “kiss goodnight” from the Disneyland Railroad Train Station! Mickey at the Train Station Moving next door to Disney California Adventure Park, the celebration continues with “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” Disney characters will host the street party, featuring Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their fiesta best. Viva Navidad 2018 There will also be live music and performers to enjoy at Paradise Gardens and Pacific Wharf while you snack on some themed eats! Later in the holiday season, Disney will debut its newly-featured Mirabel from the Walt Disney Animation Studios upcoming film Encanto. Pacific Wharf Holiday Decorations And if you need to pay a visit to Santa Claus to let him know what you want for Christmas, you can see him over in his rustic home at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail! You can get a souvenir picture during your visit. Redwood Creek Mickey and pals will also be seen throughout the day partying and dancing along to the Holiday Toy Drummers! Holiday Toy Drummers at Disney’s California Adventure ©Disney Disney also said there will be festive entertainment at Downtown Disney and the Hotels of Disneyland Resort, but hasn’t given any specific details yet! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland holiday news and updates. Click here to read more about the Holidays at Disneyland! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What entertainment are you looking forward to the most at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Holiday Parades and Fireworks are Returning to Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season will be here before we know it! Holiday Decorations After all these Mickey pumpkins and spooky decorations, we’ll see a quick shift to Christmas trees and candy canes! Disney World will be all decked out and host Disney Very Merriest After Hours event in Magic Kingdom throughout the season, but what about Disneyland Resort? We haven’t seen a Christmas tree or snow on Main Street, U.S.A. over in Disney’s first theme park since the 2019 holiday season due to the closures for COVID-19. But now, we have some important news for you! Holiday celebrations will be returning to Disneyland this year!! ©Disney The festivities will start on November 12th, 2021 and last allllll the way through January 9th, 2022! ©Disney In Disneyland Park, guests will be greeted by a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A.! It will be decorated with almost 1,800 ornaments and will be a great spot for Holiday photos. Disneyland Christmas Tree Two rides will also see seasonal transformations once again! “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday (which will soon also be available for Halloween) will be back for the celebrations! The return of Sandy Claws! ©Disney Guests will also get to see Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle sparkle with light each evening in an enchanted wintertime spectacle! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Christmas And “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade is returning for this year’s festivities! The parade will run through the park multiple times a day for guests to enjoy. Disneyland 2019 Also throughout the park, characters and princesses will be dressed in their seasonal best, and Disney says there will even be a few surprises this year! Disneyland 2019 At the end of the day, there will be a magical “snowfall” and colorful projections on Main Street, U.S.A. AND on the façade of “it’s a small world” during the “Believe in Holiday Magic” fireworks! “it’s a small world” holiday The finale is a “kiss goodnight” moment from several Disney characters, who will be dressed in their pajamas and wave goodbye to guests from the balcony of the Disneyland Railroad Train Staton in Town Square! Characters in their PJs?! That will be SO cute! Hi, Mickey! Over at Disney California Adventure Park, the holiday magic continues! Disney Festival of Holidays is back and will include celebrations for Christmas/Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day. ©Disney Festivities will include live entertainment, themed merchandise, and 8 food marketplaces! Disney says a team of chefs drew on inspiration from their own unique stories to handcraft some of the festive foods on the marketplace menus. Festival of Holidays Also happening in California Adventure is “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” — a fun street party featuring Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their fiesta best! ©Disney In Paradise Gardens, guests will find festively themed food and drinks, and live music and performers starting November 12th! And, later in the holiday season, Disney will debut Mirabel from the Walt Disney Animation Studios upcoming film Encanto. Encanto ©Disney Over at Pacific Wharf, you will find holiday-themed menus with special food and drinks to snack on while you listen to live musical entertainment! There will also be craft stations and cookie decorating kits in this area for the kids to enjoy! Pacific Wharf Holiday Decorations And in Radiator Springs, the cars will be decked out for the holidays! There will be a snow-covered billboard at the entrance of Cars Land and a hubcap-studded tree in front of the courthouse. Cleverly themed automotive decorations will be found all along Route 66 and we will see holiday transformations of two rides — Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree! ©Disney If you’re looking for Santa Claus, you will find him in his rustic home at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail! Guests will get to share their holiday wishes with Ol’ Saint Nick and take souvenir pictures at this location. Redwood Creek Finally, guests can catch Mickey Mouse and pals celebrating the season with a party, dancing along to the Holiday Toy Drummers several times a day! Holiday Toy Drummers at Disney’s California Adventure ©Disney The holiday fun will also be found in the Downtown Disney District and at the Hotels of Disneyland Resort. There will be traditional decor and festive entertainment at these locations! ©Disney That’s ALL of the celebrations coming this holiday season to Disneyland! We can’t wait to see the parade again, meet Santa Claus, and eat some delicious food from the Festival of Holidays! Stay tuned to DFB for more info on everything happening at Disneyland. Click here to read more about the Holidays at Disneyland! 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The Disneyland Resort will once again transform into a merry and magical place as guests return to enjoy their holiday season here, Nov. 12, 2021. You’ll have three more days to celebrate the Holidays, too, because we’re extending it through Jan. 9, 2022.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/FLB4ywy8_DEView the full article

In Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney is home to quite a few restaurants, shops, and more, and Santa Claus has even visited for a special event! ©Disney Disneyland has been reopening quite a few restaurants and special spots lately, including the Napa Rose Princess Breakfast Adventures. Today another Downtown Disney restaurant announced the return of a fan-favorite holiday breakfast with the big guy himself, and tickets are available now! In Downtown Disney, Catal Restaurant will once again be hosting Breakfast With Santa! This breakfast is a ticketed event that will take place on November 27th and 28th, and weekends in December including the 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, and even Christmas Eve morning on the 24th. The breakfast costs $109.95 per adult and 49.95 for children ages 3 to 10. Catal Restaurant Breakfast for Santa this year includes photos with Santa as well as a meet and greet with Santa and his elves. For children 10 and under, they will receive a stuffed animal and personalized stockings! There will be a family-style breakfast with hot cocoa, and adults can enjoy bottomless mimosas. And you get cookies to take home with you! It may only be September, but tickets are available now on the Patina Group website, so you might not want to hesitate to reserve your spot! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World and Disneyland food news and updates! Click here for a sneak peek at the 2021 Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you gotten your Breakfast With Santa tickets yet? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Dine With Santa Claus At Disneyland Resort Again This Holiday Season first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may only be September 1st, but… This is Halloween! …spooky season has officially arrived! We started celebrating last month as soon as the Halloween decorations went up at Disney World and the first Disney After Hours BOO Bash event took place. But there’s more Halloween fun on the way! Soon, we’ll see even more Halloween merchandise become available, AND a spooktacular television viewing tradition will return this year! Ready to make your Halloween movie list for this season? Then read on! That’s right, Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween is returning this year, and we’ve now got the full lineup of movies you’ll be able to see. Basically, with the 31 Nights of Halloween, there will be spooky movies and TV shows on EVERY SINGLE DAY IN OCTOBER, leading up to the big night itself, Halloween. ©Disney This year’s lineup looks pretty awesome — you’ve got some Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, and Maleficent, as well as many other films. Here’s the full lineup: ©Freeform You’ll also get to see some Halloween episodes of The Simpsons and Family Guy Halloween, along with even scarier stuff, like the Alien film franchise. SPOOKY! @Disney So, mark your calendars, because this year’s 31 Nights of Halloween is going to offer up some great programming to get you in the Halloween spirit. We’ll let you know about any other Disney Halloween offerings, so stay tuned! Check Out This Unexpected Place to Find a Seriously CREEPY Halloween Mask in Disney World! 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 Will you be tuning in for 31 Nights of Halloween on Freeform? Let us know what your favorite Halloween movies and TV shows episodes are in the comments! The post Freeform Releases Full 31 Nights of Halloween Lineup -- Time To Get SPOOKY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is known for its outrageously delicious (and gigantic!) cookies, cakes, and other treats! Gideon’s Bakehouse We’re just a little big obsessed with these half-pound (!!) cookies, so it’s no surprise that we can’t wait to try the new flavors they revealed for September. When Gideon’s introduces a new treat, they often have a quirky story to go with it, and this time is no exception. The new flavor for cakes and cookies in September is Lemon Poppyseed. All the goods The cookie is a Lemon Poppyseed Cookie with White Chocolate Chips and Mini Lemon Chips on top. Lemon Poppyseed Cookie The cookie was amazing! It had a great lemon flavor, and we loved the poppyseeds inside as well. We think it’s probably one of the prettiest cookies that Gideon’s has ever had! It has white chocolate chips and mini lemon chips The cake was also Lemon Poppyseed with layers of Lemon Cream Cheese icing between the layers of cake. Lemon Poppyseed Cake There was a much stronger lemon flavor in the cake than we found in the cookie, but with so much sweet icing, it balanced out really well. The sweet and citrus blended beautifully. Slice of Lemon Poppyseed Cake The Lemon Poppyseed Cookie is available every day in September while supplies last, and there’s a limit of two cookies per paying customer. Limited Edition cookies You can get the cake every weekend in September (Saturday and Sunday). Gideon’s Cake Slice We promised you a quirky story to go along with these new flavors, right? Here it is, right from Gideon’s Bakehouse: A young girl named Bonnie Brae became mysteriously ill on her family farm. She eventually passed away, and they laid her to rest in the fields of the farm. Her family planted a lemon tree over her grave, and when the sprouts emerged, Bonnie’s father saw a small hand coming out of the soil. He grasped the hand and a figure came out of the ground — his own daughter, reborn with a lemon head. Bonnie Brae She lived a happy life on the farm, but eventually set out in search of other people like her. She came to Florida when she heard of a boy named Stuart Valencia, and her travels took her to Gideon’s Bakehouse, where the new flavors are in honor of Bonnie. Gideon’s Bakehouse Merchandise Gideon’s Bakehouse has several characters like Bonnie, who represent their flavors and new treats. There’s limited-edition merchandise for sale that’s themed for Bonnie Brae, like stickers and t-shirts. You’ll find these inside Gideon’s or online. You can find more of the characters’ portraits on the wall inside the shop! Gideon’s Characters We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, and of course the latest Disney treats, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about 5 Disney World Hotel and Ticket Deals You Don’t Want to Miss in September! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about the new treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Citrus Fans, You’ve GOT to Try Gideon’s Newest GIANT Cookie In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the signature and fan-favorite parts of the Boo-To-You Parade is the very beginning, where The Headless Horseman leads the way. Headless Horseman in Disneyland This year, the Headless Horseman hasn’t made his spooky appearance in Disney World as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been replaced with Disney After Hours BOO Bash, and the Boo-To-You Parade is not available for guests to see. The Headless Horseman is set to make an appearance in Disneyland though at Oogie Boogie Bash. But, if you want to snag a view of the Headless Horseman in Disney World and even bring him home, you’ll want to check out some of Disney’s latest merchandise! Earlier today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom we spotted some NEW Disney Wishables. These are micro plushes inspired by various Disney characters and park attractions. The latest collection is themed to the Disney Villains! New Wishables Have Arrived If you buy the mystery bag, you’ll get one of the 4 villains displayed on the back — Hades, Cruella, Scar, or Maleficent. Just keep in mind that you won’t know which one you’ve got until you open up the bag! Villains Wishables But, you can also buy a separate Wishable on its own that is part of this same collection — The Headless Horseman! The Headless Horseman Wishable This Wishable features this character’s signature head engulfed in flames and his horse. There’s even an adorable little purple cape on the character’s back. There’s Even a Cape! You can snag this Wishable or one of the mystery packs for $12.99 each at Discovery Trading Company. The Headless Horseman Wishable Thinking of buying souvenirs and curious to know what things you WON’T regret buying in Disney World? Check out our video below! As always, be sure to check back with us for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of these Wishables? Tell us in the comments! The post Bring Home the Headless Horseman With Disney World's Latest Souvenirs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When the Disney World crowds begin to rise, sometimes you just. need. a. break. Magic Kingdom Whether you’re trying to find the best restaurants with the lowest crowds or just looking for an escape from it all, we’ve got the best restaurants to consider when crowds are through the roof! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite Disney World restaurant!The post DFB Video: The Best Restaurants for the Busiest Days in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Recently, Disney announced its NEW Annual Passholder program for Disney World with 4 different options for guests to choose from (though some are only available for select guests). Annual Pass We’ve taken a look at the pros and cons of the new system, what you’ll have to pay extra for with the new passes, and each pass’ blockout dates. But, what if you’re an existing Disney World Annual Passholder who is within a renewal period? What are some of the benefits you could get if you renew sooner rather than later? We’re breaking it all down for you here. As we mentioned, recently Disney announced its new Annual Passholder system with 4 available passes. ©Disney The passes come with select perks and benefits, but some things are no longer included in these passes. For example, PhotoPass is no longer included in any of the Annual Pass offerings. Instead, if you get one of the new Annual Passes and want PhotoPass, you’ll need to pay an additional $99 to obtain those photo downloads for the year. ©Disney If you’re looking to buy a brand NEW Annual Pass, you’re likely going through all of the pros and cons of these individual offerings to see what’s best for you. But, what if you have an existing Annual Pass under Disney World’s previous programs? If your Annual Pass is up for renewal (you’re within the renewal window) and you have the ability to renew by September 7th, you can renew your pass exactly as-is, under whatever tier/level you have in the current system. ©Disney If you renew your pass on or after September 8th, however, you’ll have to renew into one of the NEW Annual Pass offerings. Should you renew your pass by September 7th so you can renew under the current offerings rather than the new ones? You might want to and here’s why. 1 — PhotoPass Select Disney World Annual Passes under the previous system included unlimited PhotoPass downloads in the cost of the pass. If you renew your pass by September 7th, you’ll be able to renew your exact same pass — that means you’ll get all of the same benefits and perks you get right now, including (if applicable to your pass) PhotoPass downloads. Annual passes are coming back to Disney World! If you wait until September 8th, you’ll have to renew into one of the new pass options. As we mentioned above, PhotoPass is NOT included in any of the new Annual Pass options. That means if you wait until September 8th (or later) to renew, you won’t be able to get unlimited PhotoPass downloads as part of your ticket. ©Disney Instead, you’ll have to pay the $99 per year to get the unlimited downloads. 2 — Water Park and Sports Option The same applies to the Water Park and Sports Option. Under the current pass system, Platinum Plus Annual Passholders could access the 4 Disney World theme parks in addition to the water parks and certain sports offerings. Under the new Annual Pass system, however, none of the passes include this water parks and sports option. Instead (just like PhotoPass) if you want access to the water parks and certain sports offerings (like FootGolf, golfing, and more) you’ll have to pay an additional $99 for the year. ©Disney Again, if you renew into your existing pass under the current system by September 7th, you’ll be able to keep all of your benefits, including the water parks and sports options if you have a Platinum Plus Annual Pass. If you renew on or after September 8th, you’ll have to renew into one of the new passes, none of which include these offerings in their cost. Click here to learn more about the sports/water parks and PhotoPass add-ons. 3 — Save Money Finally, if you renew your pass on or before September 7th, you could save some money. (Note: all of these prices are without tax) Under the current system, these are the Annual Pass prices: Disney Platinum Plus Pass: $1,295 (renewal cost $1036.82) Disney Platinum Pass: $1,195 (renewal cost $951) Disney Gold Pass (Florida Residents or DVC Member only): $719 (renewal cost $594) Disney Silver Pass (Florida Residents only): $539 (renewal cost $441) Disney Theme Park Select Pass (Florida Residents only): $439 (renewal cost $373) Disney Weekday Select Pass (Florida Residents only): $369 (renewal $296) Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass (Florida Residents only): $309 ($renewal $245) Annual Pass In the new system, the Disney Incredi-Pass is the most expensive at $1,299 (renewal price of $1,104 for current passholders). The Disney Sorcerer Pass is the next expensive option at $899 (renewal price of $764 for current passholders). The Disney Pirate Pass will set you back $699 ($594 renewal price for current passholders). Finally there’s the Disney Pixie Dust Pass which costs $399 (renewal price of $339 for current passholders). The Disney Sorcerer Pass is available to Florida Residents and Disney Vacation Club Members only. The Disney Pirate and Pixie Dust Passes are available to Florida Residents only. ©Disney Again, keep in mind that none of these tickets include PhotoPass or the Water Parks and Sports option. Those will be an additional $99 (plus tax) each. The Disney Incredi-Pass is similar to the Platinum Plus Pass. Renewal into an Incredi-Pass will cost $1,104 while renewal for a Platinum Plus pass should be around $1,036 (without tax). It’s not a dramatic difference in cost but multiplied across several members of a family, it can add up. And you have to take into account that the Incredi-Pass will no longer come with the sports and water park option included, nor will it come with PhotoPass. An Annual Passholder ticket The Disney Sorcerer Pass is most similar to the Gold Pass, but again there is a difference in price there ($594 for renewal for Gold, $764 for a renewal into the Sorcerer Pass). The Disney Pirate Pass is similar to the Silver Pass. The Pirate Pass has a $594 renewal price for current passholders, while the silver pass renewal is typically priced at $441. Toy Story Land Finally, the Disney Pixie Dust Pass is similar to the Weekday Select Pass. The renewal for the weekday select is typically around $296 while the renewal into the Pixie Dust pass is $339. These are the current cost if you renew into an existing post! We have this info thanks to our friends at AllEars.net. Keep in mind that your price might vary. Be sure to check with Disney to see exactly what your renewal price will be. EPCOT Still, depending on the pass you’re renewing, you could save a pretty good amount, especially if you’ll be buying more than 1 pass. Those are just some of the reasons why you might want to consider renewing your Annual Pass on or before September 7th if you are within your renewal window. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to learn more about the different types of Annual Passes Disney World will be offering. 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 renewing your Annual Pass by September 7th? Tell us in the comments. The post 3 Benefits to Renewing Your Disney World Annual Pass By September 7th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all love strolling around EPCOT tantalizing our taste buds with sweet and savory flavors during the annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. But did you know there’s also a ton of festival fun just right for the small fry in your family? From a play area and scavenger hunt to tasty treats and family-friendly attractions, here’s how to make the most of your next visit to EPCOT with your little one.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/A5q4DptW2cgView the full article

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is an interactive Star Wars-themed ride in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rise of the Resistance The ride opened in December 2019, and since then it’s used a virtual queue to admit guests. Using the My Disney Experience app, guests can try and reserve a spot starting at 7AM on the day of their visit. These spots are usually gone by 7:01AM, but today there were still available spots WAY later! While we were in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, we checked on the boarding passes (the name for ride reservations on Rise of the Resistance) to see if any were available. To our surprise, there were still some available after 8AM — an hour after the virtual queue opened! My Disney Experience Screenshot These passes generally run out FAST in the mornings, but guests can try again for a boarding pass at 1PM on the same day. We’ve seen these afternoon passes remain available for a little longer lately, but we’ve never seen such a long opening window for the morning passes. Rise of the Resistance Queue Disney World crowd levels are REALLY low right now, which likely accounts for the increased availability of boarding passes. We even saw a stand-by line for Rise of the Resistance a couple of weeks ago! Line for Rise of the Resistance We’ll keep an eye on the passes and let you know how long they’re staying open! Keep following DFB for more news about the crazy low crowds in Disney World. Click Here to Find Out What Happens When You’re Evacuated Off Rise of the Resistance Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney World? Tell us what you thought in the comments! The post It’s Never Been Easier to Get a Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of changes have taken place at Disney World over the past few months, and many new things are on the way. La Creperie de Paris! Some of the newest things coming to Disney World will be opening over at EPCOT’s France pavilion. Soon, guests will get the chance to enjoy Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, but they’ll also get the chance to do something very important…EAT at a new restaurant — La Crêperie de Paris! Recently we got a first look at this new spot during a special preview and now we’re sharing ALL the details with you. La Crêperie de Paris is a brand NEW crêpe restaurant that will officially be opening in EPCOT’s France pavilion on October 1st, 2021. The restaurant is located in the expanded area next to the pavilion which houses Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and more. A Closer Look at the Sign Recently, we got to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and take a peek inside this expanded area. And we were lucky enough to also get a special preview of La Crêperie too! The restaurant offers two different types of service — quick service and table service. Quick Service — Crêpes À Emporter When it comes to the quick service side, you’ll find that at a pick-up window called Crêpes À Emporter which translates to “crepes to go.” Crêpes à emporter There are some subtle but beautiful design details to check out in this outdoor space. Details by Crêpes à emporter The Quick Service pick-up window is located to one side of the building. What’s on the menu here? Well, Crêpes À Emporter serves up three savory galettes, four sweet crêpes, soft serve ice cream, and an assortment of ciders and wines. The Menu Once you’ve perused the menu (and decided to get one of everything…we kid, but maybe not), you’ll join the line. There are stanchions in place to guide guests. Time to Get in Line Then, you’ll be able to place your order at the pick-up window and then grab it once it’s ready. Ready to Eat? During our trip, we grabbed a Red Berries Crepe. Crepe Time! This crepe is priced at $7.50. Red Berries Crepe We’ll be bringing you a full review soon, so be on the lookout for that. Table Service If you’d prefer to sit down and enjoy a table service meal, you’ll be able to do that too. The interior of La Crêperie de Paris features wooden beams on the ceiling… A Look Inside …coupled with earthy tones throughout and a variety of different materials including some stone-like work, paneling on certain columns, and more. Here’s What It’s Like Inside The main pops of color come from some paintings in the space. Seating Area There are some different seating options including traditional tables and some booth-like seating as well. A Look at the Seating But enough about the atmosphere, let’s talk about the FOOD! On the table service side there is a soup option, salad, a variety of galettes (including ones with chicken, salmon, goat cheese, and more), crepes (which feature a variety of different fruits and spreads), and hard ciders. La Creperie de Paris Menu There’s also a prix fixe menu available that includes soup or salad, one galette, hard cider (or juice or soda), and one dessert crepe. La Creperie de Paris Menu For our meal, we opted for the Prix Fixe menu. We got the Salade Maison (made with mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, and vinaigrette)… Salad …the Demi Sec (we also grabbed a Diet Coke)… Our Drinks …the Classique Galette (made with ham, egg, and Swiss cheese)… The Galette …and the Gourmande Crepe (made with hazelnut chocolate spread and whipped cream). Dessert! We also added on some ice cream, specifically the raspberry ice cream. A Sweet Treat to End Our Meal We’ll be sharing a FULL review of this spot soon, so be on the lookout for that! La Crêperie de Paris will officially open on October 1st. Keep in mind that reservations are not being accepted for the table-service side of this restaurant at the moment, meaning that it has walk-up availability only. A Look at La Creperie de Paris We’ll continue to search for more Disney World news and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more details! Click here to learn more about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! 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 excited to try this new spot? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at La Creperie de Paris in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to open on October 1st, 2021 in EPCOT’s France pavilion! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is Opening on October 1st! We’ve already gotten the chance to walk through some of this expanded area. But, recently we got the chance to experience a special preview of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT and we got the chance to ride the new attraction for the first time. Now we’re sharing everything you need to know about this NEW ride right here! Atmosphere Before we get to the ride itself, let’s take a quick look at the area right in front of the attraction! Of course, you can’t miss that large fountain of RATS right in front of the attraction’s entrance. The Fountain of Rats! One cool thing to note about this is that Disney used a new piece in this fountain for the champagne bottles to make it look like you’re popping bottles of champagne, rather than just having water regularly pouring out of the fountain. A Close-Up of the Fountain That’s just one of the cool details about this fountain! Click here to learn more about the fun features in this fountain and more about the expanded area in general! As you approach the ride, you’ll see the gorgeous sign above the ride. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Awaits! You’ll notice the ride is has various signs indicating the lines guests can join. Signs Speaking of queues, let’s talk about just how the lines will be handled here. Virtual Queue and Individual Attraction Selection Disney has announced that when Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens, it will be accessible to guests through a virtual queue system (similar to what’s done at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance). Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Also, it’s important to note that when Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection launch, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to be available through Individual Attraction Selection. That means it will NOT be available through the $15 paid Disney Genie+ service that gives you the ability to skip the standby line at various attractions. Instead, if you want to skip the standby queue here (or virtual queue in this case), you’ll need to pay to use the Lightning Lane for this ride individually. Click here to get full details about how the virtual queue will work for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Age and Height Limits Note that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure does not have a height or age limit. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure But, children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a person 14 years of age or older. There is wheelchair access for this ride. The Ride Alright, let’s get into the ride itself! We weren’t able to take photos on the ride during our preview of the ride, but we’ll describe all of the parts of the ride to you so you know what to expect! If you’re trying to avoid any and all spoilers about the ride, you’ll want to skip ahead to the end of this article! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Alright, let’s begin! The attraction vehicles themselves are designed like…you guessed it, RATS! Each “rat” is 2 rows with 3 seats in each row, for a total of 6 guests per ride. The seats are sort-of like benches, except there are little dividers between each seat. ©Disney Three “rats” go into the attraction at a time from what we saw. The vehicles are similar to the ones used at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in the sense that they operate on a trackless system. Again, keep in mind that this version of the ride in EPCOT is essentially a replica of the one that already exists in Disneyland Paris. Time to Ride When you first go into the ride, you’ll see a small Chef Gusteau floating around with your 3-D glasses and he mentions that Remy is expecting you. Then, you’ll head to the roof of Gusteau’s Restaurant where you see Remy. Remy is trying to decide what dish to make for the food critic in the restaurant. (Hidden detail!! At this point in the ride, you’ll see the shadow of a very familiar truck from Toy Story in the far right in the window — keep your eyes peeled!) Chef Gusteau Remy decides he’s going to make ratatouille for the critic, and then the window opens to the restaurant below. That’s when you and Remy fall into the kitchen and you realize you’ve shrunken down to the side of rat! You and Remy scurry around the floor of the kitchen as Linguini tries to hide you from Skinner. ©Disney Linguini tries to help you hide and you end up into the cooler in the kitchen. Then, you come back out into the kitchen and Linguini tries to sort-of mop you away to help you escape. You might even feel a bit of a splash as the mop hits you! You head into the next area and end up near the furnace, which turns on and you can FEEL the heat! Throughout the entire attraction, you’re essentially trying to not get caught by Skinner. ©Disney Eventually you jump onto a serving cart that takes you into the kitchen. You’ll even see the wheels of the cart spinning next to you — be sure to look out for that! Skinner spots you and Linguini quickly helps by pushing you through a vent in the floor. Then you continue to run all over the place as Skinner tries to catch up! At one point Skinner even reaches his hand through a wall and then gets caught in a rat trap. (Ouch!!) Eventually, you reach the point in the story where all of the rats are helping in the kitchen and then FINALLY you make it, unscathed, to Remy’s personal dining area on the roof where his family and friends are ready to welcome you! Remy Plush When you get up to this area you’ll smell a delicious scent, very much like fresh bread. And that’s where the attraction ends. You eventually reach the unload area and hop off your rat. Overall, the attraction is fun for the whole family. There are lots of different elements to look for — physical props in the attraction, the action on the screens, and all of the extra effects in terms of heat, water, and smells! Fun Details As we mentioned, be sure to look for that truck from Toy Story in the ride. We were told that there are no hidden Mickeys in the ride, but you will find all kinds of fun details throughout the ride and in the space around it. So Much to Look At For example, in one area near the entrance to the ride you’ll see a display of various wines named Chateau Ego — you’ll recognize that name and the image on the bottles from the Ratatouille film! But, you’ll want to pay extra close attention to all of the details here. Take a close look at the years on the bottles. Recognize them? 2007 is the year that Ratatouille was released. While 2014 is the year the Ratatouille attraction opened in Disneyland Paris and 2021 is the year the ride will debut in Disney World! Fun Details Everywhere We have a feeling there will be lots of other great details to spot in this entire space, so be sure to look carefully as you explore the expanded area. Another Fun Detail! And that’s our look at the Ratatouille ride and a bit about the surrounding area. We’ll keep an eye out for more news and we’ll be sure to share all of the latest Disney updates with you! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post We Rode Remy's Ratatouille Adventure for the First Time in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is something of a titan today and the innovation and principles on which it stands were originally crafted by a group of legendary visionaries. Steamboat Willie ©Disney From multiplane cameras to audio-animatronics, Walt Disney and his team were integral in shaping the world of entertainment as we know it today. And you’d be hard-pressed to name a more iconic Disney creation than Mickey Mouse. We have one man, in particular, to thank for Mickey — and it’s not Walt Disney. It’s easy to assume that Disney was the driving force behind Mickey Mouse, and in fact, that’s the story that you’ll often hear. However, that’s only partially true. The Mouse was a collaboration with Walt Disney guiding and a man named Ub Iwerks at the helm. Where did Mickey Mouse come from? So, let’s answer that BIG question: where did Mickey Mouse come from? Well, Mickey was NOT the original big character idea; there was another breakout character before him. There is no Mickey without the loss of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ©Disney Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was Walt’s original big character concept but he ran into a few hiccups that kept him from being the Disney star that Mickey became. Walt Disney Studios was initially commissioned by Universal Pictures in 1927 to produce a series of animated shorts starring the brand-new Oswald character. He quickly became popular due to his full-fledged personality — a trademark feature for many of Iwerks’ characters. Ub Iwerks ©Disney Yep, Iwerks started with Oswald! Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks worked together to design the Lucky Rabbit cartoons for the Universal contract. As mentioned though, there’s a reason that Oswald isn’t still a Disney staple. The contract between Walt and Universal ultimately meant that the rights to Oswald the Rabbit belonged in the hands of Universal Pictures. Due to the success of Oswald, backdoor deals were made between Universal producers and Disney’s own animators to produce Oswald shorts without involvement from Walt or Iwerks. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ©Disney In the aftermath of this, many of Disney’s animators were hired away with Walt’s removal from the Oswald project, but Iwerks stayed on at Walt Disney Studios. After this, the two got to work on a new character with Iwerks drawing concepts for frogs, dogs, cats, a cow, and a horse but none of them fit the bill in Walt’s mind (Although you will see Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar made it to some shorts from this phase!). Horace Horsecollar ©Disney Where Mickey being a mouse came from is not 100% known. The famously told story goes that, around the time, Disney came up with the original Mickey sketch on the train back from his failed negotiations with Universal. The actual events don’t seem to be so black and white. Everyone’s story was a bit different. It seems the name Mickey was agreed upon on that train ride between Walt and his wife, Lillian. (She famously told him NOT to name him Mortimer and they settled on Mickey instead!) Walt had drawn mice before, but their proportions weren’t particularly visually appealing. At last, Iwerks got some inspiration from an old Hugh Harman drawing of mice he sketched around a photograph of Walt Disney. ©Disney Take a close look at Iwerks’ design of Oswald and, after a few changes here and there, you might notice that rabbit and Mickey share a lot of similarities! Iwerks even noted that his original design could essentially be modified in smalls ways to make that base of a character into almost any animal. Disney worked closely with Iwerks who finalized the design into a refined original Mickey and thus, in secret, the Mouse was born. Interestingly enough, this whole process operated as Disney wrapped production on the final Oswald cartoons he contractually owed. Ub Iwerks ©Disney You can certainly thank Iwerks for Mickey as the first few Mickey Mouse cartoons were animated almost entirely by his hand, including “Steamboat Willie” and “The Haunted House.” To this day, many people think the early Mickey cartoons were made by Walt’s own hand, but it was really Iwerks time with pencil and paper that brought him to life. Remember that full-fledged personality that made Oswald popular? If Iwerks was working the pencil and paper, it was certainly Walt who supplied a lot of his personality. Mickey had his own signature disposition fueled by Walt Disney with Iwerks’ help which helped make him as popular as he was and is today. Who was Ub Iwerks? So, now you know why you should thank Ub Iwerks when you’re wearing your favorite Mickey hat or giving the Mouse a hug in the theme parks, but who was Ub Iwerks? Iwerks was an animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician — so, basically one of those visionaries we mentioned earlier. Ub Iwerks ©Disney Iwerks had a VERY close connection with Walt Disney. In fact, the two spent the majority of their careers together. They met in 1919 while working for the Pesmen-Rubin Art Studio in Kansas City and went on to start their own art business together. When Walt launched Walt Disney Studios, he brought Iwerks with him. Ub Iwerks ©Disney The two worked together smoothly for many years, but sometime after the creation of Mickey, Iwerks and Disney had a falling out. The final Mickey cartoon that Iwerks drew before leaving Walt Disney Studios was “The Cactus Kid” in 1930. “The Cactus Kid” ©Disney The next phase of Iwerks’ career saw him running a studio of his own name with his own characters but he never reached the point of rivaling the other studios. With the failure of his personal venture, he moved to contract work for some time before returning to work at Disney a decade after he had left. From that point on, Iwerks continued to cement himself as a Disney Legend by working on special visual effects. For the studios, he developed the process for combining live-action and animation as seen in Mary Poppins and the xerographic process adapted for cel animation. ©Disney He also had a hand in the theme parks! Working with Walt Disney Imagineering (then WED Enterprises), he had a hand in many of the Disney World theme park attractions developed in the mid-20th century. Iwerks’ Other Achievements It’s pretty amazing that Iwerks not only had a hand in creating one of the most beloved characters of all time, but he also crafted much of the technology and experiences we still cherish in cinema and theme parks today. Let’s take a look at a few of his other achievements! ©Disney Iwerks invented the wave projector used to make the Nautilus feel underwater in the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Attraction and the lighting effect used to give the illusion of burning spinning wheels in the Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough. He also developed a circular camera and surround projection system. If that sounds familiar, it’s because CircleVision 360 technology was built on the base that Iwerks developed! Now, you can see CircleVision films at EPCOT and other Disney parks. Next time you’re taking in Wonders of China or Canada Far And Wide, thank Ub! Ub Iwerks ©Disney In the 1960s, Iwerks was the mind behind putting moving faces on static objects for the Haunted Mansion. He developed the tech that would allow Madame Leota to appear in her crystal ball, the tiny bride (affectionately known as “Little Leota”) to bid guests goodbye at the end of the ride, and for the singing busts to croon their sweet, sweet harmonies. And, Iwerks finished his innovating career by conquering the challenge of projecting a film on a 200-foot screen. Projectors can only cover SO MUCH space, right?! The answer? Five adjoining projections. And that problem-solving brought us the historic Hall of Presidents that you can see in Disney World today! Hall of Presidents Now when you see his window on Main Street, U.S.A. you’ll know a bit about him and understand the reference for cameras and modifications on his window. Oh, and that Don Iwerks that shares the same window? That’s his son. He went on to follow in his dad’s footsteps, becoming a Disney Legend as well. He worked alongside his dad on many of the projects Ub was famous for in the parks. Don worked on many of the Circle-Vision shows in EPCOT as well as Captain EO. ©Disney It can sometimes be easy to forget that The Walt Disney Company was built by more than just its namesake. Ub Iwerks was a pillar of the company then and remains a legendary figure now. After all, what would Disney be without Mickey Mouse? And Mickey Mouse would not exist as he does today without BOTH Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. Want to learn what happens when the copyright on Mickey Mouse expires, 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. Did you know about Ub Iwerks’ accomplishments? Tell us in the comments! The post The Man You Should Really Thank For Mickey Mouse (And It Isn't Walt) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! EPCOT’s France Pavilion We’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! A fan-favorite spot has celebrated a big anniversary, buffets are back in the Germany pavilion, we spotted some pumpkin treats you might want to try, and more! Let’s dive right on in! EPCOT Food Updates Mexico Pavilion Recently, one of our favorite bars in Disney World — La Cava del Tequila — celebrated its 12th anniversary! We stopped by the bar this weekend to celebrate by making our very own boozy snowcones! (We know, we caught your attention now, right?) La Cava had a Make Your Own Raspados offering for $20 where we were able to mix and match with different choices of toppings, syrups, liqueurs, and more! Happy anniversary, La Cava del Tequila! Guests could choose from three syrup combinations, like Strawberry and Pomegranate, Mango and Blood Orange, and Pineapple and Ginger… Ooh, which syrup do we want? …fun toppings, like Rainbow Drops, Explosion Candy (a.k.a. Pop Rocks), and Unicorn Dust… Toppings …salts for the rim of your drink, like Chile Poblano Salt, Black Ant Salt, and Popcorn Salt… Rim salts …two spirits, like Jolly Rancher Infused Cintenela Tequila and Skittles Infused Ilegal Mezcal, and three liqueurs, like Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur, Nixta Corn Liqueur, and Orange Blue Curacao. Raspado We decided to make our own unique DFB drink with Black Ant Salt, Strawberry and Pomegranate Syrup, Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur, Jolly Rancher Infused Tequila, and Pop Rocks. And, yes, it was JUST as good as it sounds! Read more about our boozy snowcone creation here! Germany Pavilion — Biergarten If you’ve been missing buffets in Disney World, you’ll be happy to know that Biergarten in EPCOT‘s Germany Pavilion has officially brought back its buffet! Inside Biergarten Guests are required to wear masks indoors including when they are serving themselves at the buffet. But, guests are allowed to remove their masks when actively eating and drinking at their table. Masks must be worn indoors. The buffet had options like German-style meats, veggies… Chicken and Green Beans …a salad bar… Salads …sides… Sides …the famous Cheese and Beer Soup… This stuff is GOOD. …desserts… Um…we’ll just take one of each …and SO MUCH more! The full spread Compared to the sometimes more ordinary buffet food you can find elsewhere, Biergarten could be a great option if you’re looking for more unique food options in buffet form. Click here to see more about the return of Biergarten’s buffet service in EPCOT! Germany Pavilion — Karamell-Küche You might love heading to Karamell-Küche for caramel popcorn, but now you might want to stop by for Fall-flavored Werther’s Caramels! You can indulge in Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels… Pumpkin Spice Caramels …and Caramel Apple Soft Caramels for $9.99 per bag. Apple Caramels There are also Sugar-Free Hard Caramels that come in a mini version for $2.49. Sugar Free Mini Caramels Anybody else ready to eat these instead of Halloween candy? Take a look at the Fall-flavored caramels here! Japan Pavilion In big news from the Japan pavilion, Tokyo Dining is welcoming guests again in EPCOT! The restaurant is set to be open from 2 PM to 8 PM, but will begin closing at 9 PM starting September 2nd. Tokyo Dining is set to be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, and will only accepting walk-ins for the time being. Operating hours, dates, and reservation requirements can change, however, so be sure to check what rules are in place during your visit. Tokyo Dining The tables currently have QR menu as well as a paper dessert menu. Chopsticks and hand wipes included! While we were there, we had items like the Kamo Roast with sliced duck breast, Asian mushrooms, and Arima Sansho drizzled with duck sauce… Duck …Tempura/Sushi Roll Combo with shrimp, onion, asparagus, and red bell peppers… Sushi …Chocolate Ginger Cake, which features a ginger-spiced layer cake, chocolate mousse, and dark chocolate ganache with rose crystal and raspberry… Chocolate Ginger Cake …and the Momo Whiskey Sour made with whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix. So good If you’re a big fan of Tokyo Dining or have always wanted to try this spot, now you can check it out during your next trip to EPCOT. Check out the newly reopened Tokyo Dining here! Shimmering Sips As we walked around EPCOT and past some of the booths at EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, we saw that the Stemless Flute Corkcicle is out of stock at Shimmering Sips at the moment! Shimmering Sips It’s our understanding that it should be restocked soon, so be sure to see what the situation is like when you visit. Click here to see more about the Food & Wine Festival! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Italy Pavilion Disney usually isn’t a very scary place. But, when we saw the Rabbit Mask in the Italy Pavilion, we honestly were a TERRIFIED. Just as terrifying up close… We spotted the mask next to the Paint Your Own Mask section of the store. The rabbit mask is a wearable accessory perfect for Halloween this year. Inside of the mask Even though it’s pretty creepy, the painted details and craftsmanship are beautiful and very impressive! Creepy from every angle If you want to be a spooky version of the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland this Halloween, you can take home this mask for $360. Or, you can always make your own DIY mask starting at $30 in the Italy Pavilion instead. Take a look at the scary Rabbit Mask in EPCOT here! China Pavilion Do you love dressing your pets up for Halloween? If you do, we may have found the perfect costume for your pet this year because there’s a PUMPKIN Pet Costume at the House of Good Fortune in the China Pavilion! Who needs a PSL when you have this?! Your pet will look like a mini jack-o-lantern as you pose together in your best Halloween outfits this Fall. I mean just. look. at. it. You can take this outfit home for your pet for $25 (and grab a PSL for yourself in Disney World while you’re at it). Check out the Pumpkin Dog Costume here! Japan Pavilion If you love Ramen noodles, you’re going to want to stop what you’re doing because there is a CUP NOODLES collection in EPCOT! You can find themed slippers for $22.95… Cup Noodles Slippers …a lunch bag for $19.95… Cup Noodles Lunch Bag …a mini backpack for $24.95… Cup Noodles Backpack …and a tote bag for $24.95! Cup Noodles Tote Bag Now we are totally craving some ramen! Mexico Pavilion If you love hot sauce, then you might want to head over to the Mexico Pavilion for a gift set that features two different sauces to give your next meal a kick! Hot Sauce Set And, while you’re there, you can also pick up the restocked sombrero for $23.95! Sombrero! What’s your favorite souvenir from the Mexico pavilion? Tell us in the comments! Mouse Gear Over at Mouse Gear we found a few newer items for you to bring home. Now, you can take home a Food & Wine Festival serving tray for $19.99. We’ve seen this announced before and it is available online, but we hadn’t seen it in person. Food and Wine Tray You can also grab a Food & Wine Festival wine glass for $14.99… Food and Wine Glass …and a magnet for $12.99 to add to your growing collection! Food and Wine Magnet You can also find ACTUAL food in Mouse Gear too with the Mickey Pumpkin Bucket… Mickey Candy Pumpkins …that has candy corn inside for $8.99! Mickey Candy Pumpkins Plus, you can add a little pizazz to your tea when you use the Alice in Wonderland Honey Stirring Wands! Alice in Wonderland Honey Stirrers Can’t get enough of Baby Yoda? Then you probably can’t wait to share a snack with the Snacking Grogu Figure for $19.99! We’ll pass on eating actual frogs for now though, friend. If you’ve been looking for this toy or just love all things Grogu, now you can check this out in Mouse Gear. Grogu Toy While we didn’t see any Popcorn Crocs or Popcorn Minnie Ears, Mouse Gear had the Popcorn Mickey Loungefly Backpack in the store. Mickey Popcorn Loungefly If you’re on the hunt for this bag, check Mouse Gear next time you’re in the park to see if it’s still available. Gateway Gifts We love bringing home beautiful photos from our Disney vacations that will last a lifetime. The stunning Mickey Frame we spotted recently has been restocked at Gateway Gifts… So cute! …and it could be perfect way to display your favorite Disney photos of your family and friends! Beautiful frame! While we were there, we also spotted a new-to-us Mickey Hat for $27.99… Mickey Hat …and a new-to-us Spider-Man water bottle for $27.99! Spider-Man Water Bottle The water bottle can totally help you stay hydrated in style! EPCOT Construction Updates Soarin’ During our recent trip, we noticed that the FastPass sign had been removed from the entrance to Soarin’. Bye, FastPass Disney World will be shifting to paid FastPass-like systems later and FastPass lanes are being renamed “Lightning Lanes.” It’s possible this removal is being made in anticipation of those eventual changes. Living with the Land We’ve been keep an eye on Living with the Land recently, as the attraction has remained closed in Disney World for well over a week! Cast Members said they were having technical issues, but they would hopefully have it sorted soon. Living with the Land Closure Of course, we’ll keep you updated when the attraction opens again! Parking Lot We’ve been spotted 50th Anniversary banners at some of the Disney World theme parks. Now, EPCOT has received its own set of banners around the parking lot and tram loading sections that have us super excited for all the celebrations! 50th Anniversary Banner Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. If you have any questions about your Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite thing to do in EPCOT? 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We’re so excited that the Oogie Boogie Bash is coming back to Disneyland this year! Disneyland is preparing for Halloween! So far, we’ve seen some of the food, entertainment, and characters that will be in Disney’s California Adventure for this frightful event. Now, Disney has released even more information about Oogie Boogie Bash, including the return of a fan-favorite Halloween character! Tickets for the Oogie Boogie Bash are already sold out, but if you’re one of the lucky ticket holders, you’re in for some ghoulish treats! The party at Disney’s California Adventure officially begins at 6PM and ends at 11PM, but your ticket allows you entry to the park starting at 3PM. Entertainment In case you missed it, Mickey’s Trick & Treat show is returning. The show is an “interactive stage production” where everyone can dance to Halloween tunes and listen to not-so-scary stories at the Disney Theater located in Hollywood Land. Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show There will also be Immersive Treat Trails where kids can go trick-or-treating through the park! While you’re hunting down those tasty treats, you’ll also see some Disney villains, including new additions like Agatha from WandaVision. Kingdom Hearts Goofy The “Frightfully Fun Parade” is also returning, and it’s bringing back a fan-favorite: the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow! The spookiest horseman is leading the procession, which also includes Mickey and Minnie Mouse, plus a cavalcade of more Disney villains. You can see the parade at 7:45PM and again at 10PM. Frightfully Fun Parade You can also check out other California Adventure lands, like Avenger’s Campus, Cars Land, and Pixar Pier. In Cars Land, the Cars put on a Halloween transformation with Halloween “Car-stumes,” ride overlays, and special Halloween treats. Dining In case the candy goodies from trick-or-treating aren’t enough of a meal for you, we’ve got more news about dining at this spooktacular event. Dinner and Dessert packages are returning to the Bash, so you can add on a delicious experience to your not-too-scary evening. Wine Country Trattoria The Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party and Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining are both available for guests who have tickets to the Oogie Boogie Bash. Extras In addition, Disneyland announced that PhotoPass is included in your Oogie Boogie Bash ticket, so you can take all kinds of scary photos while you’re at the party and then download the files using the My Disney Experience app. Cheshire Cat We’ve also seen lots of Halloween merchandise in the parks already, but it looks like there’s more to come! Disney said to watch out for “Mickey and Minnie Pumpkin Spirit Jerseys” and a “Hocus Pocus Mini Loungefly backpack and Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey.” There will also be “Oogie Boogie Bash themed t-shirts, tumblers and pins” available at the party. Oogie Boogie Bash Pins ©Disney We’re so excited to start celebrating the spooky season when Oogie Boogie Bash starts on September 9th! Stay tuned with DFB for all the information about Disneyland’s Halloween party. Click Here to Learn More About Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to Oogie Boogie Bash this Halloween season? Let us know in the comments! The post MORE Details Released on Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s another beautiful day to spend at Magic Kingdom. Nothing Quite Like Getting Those Perfect Castle Views We’re here with another installment of everything new in Magic Kingdom, so let’s get right into it! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Bakery We got to try the newest fall drink at Starbucks, the Apple Crisp Macchiato, which made us question whether Apple Crisp could replace Pumpkin Spice as THE fall flavor. Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato We enjoyed the new drink, though we did wish it had more of an apple flavor! If you want fall coffee that’s not Pumpkin Spice, this may be your new fall favorite. Read our review of the new Apple Crisp Macchiato here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. There’s now a big stage surrounding the Partners Statue! A Cast Member shared that it’s there for filming the 50th Anniversary TV Special on ABC. New stage! The stage is arranged in a star shape with a blue center and shiny “EARidescent” sides. We spotted LED wiring around the stage so it will probably light up too! See more photos of the newest 50th anniversary addition here! Fantasyland The Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland is currently undergoing construction, and we saw people working on the exterior of the castle. Beast Castle Construction There has also been a sign added near the construction site that says, “Heigh-Ho Heigh-Ho! It’s off to work we go! Thanks for your patience as we spruce things up.” Sign near Beast’s Castle construction The Beast’s Castle is located above Be Our Guest Restaurant. See the progress of Disney World’s latest construction projects here! Adventureland Jungle Cruise has been through a lot of changes, and now they’ve added a new trophy wall to the ride queue! The new decor features photos of Jungle Cruise Skippers from the past and prestigious awards. New Jungle Cruise wall! If you want to see this new Jungle Cruise decor, you can catch it while you’re in line for the ride! Check out Jungle Cruise’s new sign here! Frontierland Over in Frontierland, the full walls surrounding Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn Cafe are down! Pecos Bill walls are down And there are now walls added to Country Bear Jamboree. Country Bear Jamboree Construction walls are also now up at the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade. Shootin’ Arcade And Splash Mountain continues to see more construction progress. Splash Mountain Construction Splash Mountain is undergoing a major re-theming to that of the story of The Princess and the Frog but this just seems to be an exterior refresh. Here are more details about the Splash Mountain re-theme! Tomorrowland We couldn’t help but notice the progress on TRON Lightcycle Run too. The outdoor canopy is moving along! TRON Lightcycle Run Progress Disney has not yet announced an opening date for TRON Lightcycle Run, though it was originally scheduled to open on October 1st. Read more about WHEN Disney World could open TRON Lightcycle Run! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Uptown Jewelers We found a new Loungefly backpack! This backpack features embroidered characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas for $75.00. New Nightmare Before Christmas Backpack We also spotted the new Casey’s Hot Dog Purse in the Uptown Jewelers. Casey’s Corner Hot Dog Purse We last saw this mini bag in Disney Springs, and the bottom of the bag says “The Most Delicious Meals on the Diamond.” Bottom of Casey’s purse This purse costs $44.99 and you can now find it in Magic Kingdom while supplies last. See more photos of the new Casey’s Corner Hot Dog Purse here! Frontier Trading We also found a new Shang-Chi Magnet for $14.99 at Frontier Trading. Shang-Chi Magnet The newest Shang-Chi Phone Case was also in Frontier Trading! See the new Shang-Chi Phone Case here! Emporium At Emporium you can now buy a limited-edition Disney World Halloween Tote Bag for $24.99 with purchases of $40 or more. This tote bag features a print of pumpkin Mickey and Minnies and a Walt Disney World logo. Halloween Tote Bag You must spend at least $40 BEFORE paying another $24.99 for the Halloween Tote, so keep that in mind if you were hoping to get one for yourself! It’s limited, so it might not last till Halloween. Learn more about the Disney World Halloween Tote Bag here! There are new Mary Blair Alice In Wonderland Plush Collectibles at Emporium for $49.99. This plush set comes with the White Rabbit and Alice herself in plushy form. D23 Gold Members can purchase more Alice in Wonderland plush characters in an exclusive D23 set for $220. Mary Blair Alice in Wonderland Plush You can find this plush set and most of the Mary Blair collection online right now! Click here to shop the Mary Blair Alice in Wonderland Collection! Note that if you were hoping to get a FuelRod in Magic Kingdom, the FuelRod stand inside Emporium was out of order. FuelRod machine is out of order FuelRods are portable chargers for your electronic devices, and they can be VERY useful if your forget to charge your phone! Learn more about FuelRods in Disney World here! Memento Mori And in Liberty Square, Memento Mori had a new hooded Haunted Mansion Flannel Shirt available for $69.99. Haunted Mansion Flannel The front of it has a Madame Leota patch with safety pins screen art… Madame Leota patch ….and also patches of the Hitchhiking Ghosts and another spooky Haunted Mansion resident. More ghost patches The back has screen art of Hatbox Ghost! Hatbox Ghost You can find the Haunted Mansion Flannel for $69.99 at Memento Mori. Star Traders We found this sign initially in Star Traders, but it’s now officially a Disney World property-wide policy. The new merchandise policy limits guests to two items per person. Purchases are now limited to 2 per person This sign can now be spotted throughout Disney World and applies to most merchandise in Disney Parks. Read more about Disney World’s new purchase limit here! Magic Kingdom Various Updates And we can’t not talk about how crowds and wait times were INCREDIBLY low this week. We’re talking five-minute wait times for Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain. Social distancing made easy It may be hot in Florida right now but it sure is a great time to visit Disney World right now! Check out current weekend wait times in Disney World! So that’s everything new in Magic Kingdom this week! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news and tips! Click here to read what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Magic Kingdom: A BIG 50th Anniversary Addition and TRON Construction! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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