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Aloha, friends! We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa with ten ways for you to experience the resort and be a part of our ‘ohana. Aulani Resort is a family vacation paradise with a touch of Disney magic that truly has something for everyone! In fact, there’s so much to […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/gUy7c3x9elgView the full article

From performer, to resort leader and now Disney Ambassador, Kanoa Kawai will serve as the next Disney Ambassador of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. The search for the next Disney Ambassador at Aulani Resort started earlier this summer as current Ambassador Alyssa-Lende Kane led cast members through information sessions, preparing them for the interview […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/h_-jWS0JfFIView the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! DinoLand USA We’ve got plenty of updates to share with you throughout the park. From a SHOCKINGLY low wait time at one of the park’s most popular rides to the delayed reopening of a snack spot, we’ve got all the news you need to know right here. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Snack spots have been reopening all around Disney World over the past several months. Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery was slated to join this group and welcome guests once again with some brand new menu items. Even though it was supposed to open on August 29th, Kusafiri was still quiet when we last visited Animal Kingdom. Closed Kusafiri We’ll be keeping an eye on this spot and we’ll let you know when we spot any updates as to its reopening. Click here to see some of the new items that are set to come to Kusafiri. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company The Dooney & Bourke Sidekicks MagicBand previously sold out, but was restocked at the Discovery Trading Company not to long ago. During a recent trip to the park, we were happy to see that it was still available for guests to purchase. Sidekicks MagicBand The white band is decorated with fan-favorite sidekicks from beloved movies, like Flounder and Mrs. Potts! Sidekicks MagicBand You can find it for $48 while shopping for even more accessories in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Click here to see more about this sidekicks collection. Windtraders Some of the coolest parts of Pandora are all of the details hidden throughout the land that reference the vast world that the Avatar film introduced. While we’ve loved seeing the lifelike Neytiri bust during our visit to Pandora, now she’s been moved to a new place in Windtraders! Neytiri Be sure to greet her whenever you’re shopping for a Banshee! Click here to learn all about Pandora — the World of Avatar. Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Parking Lot Disney World is still in the process of reopening and not every feature has returned or become available again. Currently, the trams that operated through the theme park parking lots in Disney World are not available. But, when we were making our way from the parking lot to Animal Kingdom’s entrance, we saw some trams stationed in part of the parking lot area. The Trams Have Been Spotted! Disney hasn’t announced whether the trams will be returning soon. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any updates on this situation and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see what still hasn’t returned to Disney World. Discovery River Amphitheater Now that we are only a matter of weeks away from the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, that means KiteTails will soon be making its debut soon in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! KiteTails is a new daytime show that will feature giant Disney-inspired kites. Disney is getting its final preparations completed ahead of the show’s debut on October 1st. Recently, we’ve seen work being done on the platforms where it appears performers may stand during the show. KiteTails Construction When KiteTails debuts, watercrafts will also help pull some of the 3-dimensional kites. These kites can stretch as long as 30 feet in length and we can’t wait to see them in person! KiteTails Construction The performers will use oversized props and kites inspired by Disney’s animal characters as original, world beat musical arrangements play. Watch a sneak peek of KiteTails here! Animal Kingdom Crowd Updates Pandora — The World of Avatar If you’ve been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the opening of Pandora — The World of Avatar, then you probably know that Avatar Flight of Passage is typically a BUSY attraction with wait times that easily reach over an hour long. However, with summer nearing its end and many students back in school, the wait times at popular attractions in Disney World have started to decrease. We were surprised to see an average wait time of 34 minutes at Pandora’s E-ticket attraction recently.But, during a recent visit to the parks were were truly shocked to find that Flight of Passage only had a 15 minute wait! (Yes, we’re serious!) 15 minute wait time!!! The queue was practically empty and the few people who were waiting were immediately able to get on the ride. Since Flight of Passage was basically a walk-on at that point, a Cast Member even offered to let us ride it another time! Who wouldn’t want to ride Flight of Passage back-to-back with no wait?! A Cast Member told us they were just as surprised as us to see the extremely low wait time as Flight of Passage can sometimes have the longest average wait times in all of Disney World. However, the Cast Member told us that the wait time has been so low recently, that they have sometimes been allowing guests to ride it back-to-back. So, if you’re in Pandora and happen upon a VERY short line at Flight of Passage, you might want to take advantage! Find out more details about this low wait time we experienced at one of Animal Kingdom’s most popular rides! Well, that’s all for us in terms of what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for now! Be sure to check back with us for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming 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. 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As the spooky season approaches, ghouls and goblins of all ages are preparing to celebrate as Halloween Time returns once again to Disneyland Resort! And if you and your family have tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park, you’re definitely in for a wickedly good time.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Zee-0dSqeAgView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hey there fellow Disney fans, have we got some awesome merchandise for you! Disney Merchandise Galore! Tons of new Disney products arrived online last week, and we’re finding new items in the parks daily. But today, we’re here to discuss the week’s best Disney deals on Amazon, so let’s get started! Let’s start this week’s deals off with this awesome set of Disney-themed Magic Workbooks from BYJU. They’re made for ages 7-9 and feature Disney and Pixar characters, who help teach your kiddos about reading comprehension, fractions, word problems, and more. ©Amazon They’re powered by Osmo and work with an iPad, so students can interact with them in a whole new way. Typically, this set of books will cost you $199.99, but right now you can snag them for $149.99 — that’s 25% off! Click Here to Check Out the Magic Workbooks! Dreaming of living life in the fast lane? Well, now you can dream IN the fast lane with the Disney Pixar Cars 7-Piece Full Bed Set, featuring fan-favorite characters Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater! ©Amazon It includes a Full comforter, a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, two pillowcases, and two decorative shams. The Full-size set is usually $89.99, but right now you can score it for $64.99! (Or you can buy the Queen size set if you’d like!) Buy the Cars Bedding Set Online Here! Ready for your next family game night? If not, you will be once you get this Pictopia — Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition! You can play a full game in less than 25 minutes, and it’s fun for anyone ages 7 and up. ©Amazon Right now, it’s on sale for $18.92, when it’s typically priced at $22.99, so you’ll want to hurry and take advantage of that deal. Then within just a few days, you’ll know which person in your family is the Disney trivia master! Click Here to Shop the Pictopia Game! In honor of 2020’s Chinese New Year, Funko and Disney partnered together to create the Year of the Mouse Enamel Pin Collection. You can still order last year’s collection on Amazon, and right now it’s available at a discount! ©Amazon It comes in a window display box with 12 different stylized Mickey Mouse pins for each month of the year. It was originally $100, but now you can get it for $72.79! Order the Pin Set Online Here! If you’re looking to add a little magic to your kitchen, then we have just the thing — this Mickey Mouse Slow Cooker! It holds 5 quarts and comes with a smaller slow cooker in a 20oz size, which is perfect for dips. ©Amazon The stoneware inserts are removable and even the handles are themed to look like little Mickey heads. It used to be $59.99, but right now you can buy the set for just $40.49. That’s ⅓ of the price off! Click Here to See the Slow Cooker Set! Are you visiting the Disney parks anytime soon? If so, you’re going to need some face masks, and these Frozen designs are just right for fans of the movie. ©Amazon You can get the set of four masks for $5.99 right now, and they’re available in two different sizes with adjustable ear loops. They’re usually $14.80, so this is a STEAL! Need More Face Masks? Get the Frozen Ones Here! And speaking of things you can wear to the parks, this Maleficent “I Run This Castle” Tank looks like the perfect shirt for Mom! It comes in four different colors, so you can find one to match whatever outfit you’re wearing. ©Amazon The shirt is a tri-blend of cotton, polyester, and rayon and is available in a racerback style. For a limited time, certain sizes and colors are on sale for $25.50, which is 15% off of the original price. Buy the Maleficent Tank Here! Finally, we have to add this Frozen Sledding Adventures Doll Pack to the list of this week’s best deals. It’s normally $84.99, but right now you can buy it for only $56.20. ©Amazon The set comes with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, plus a sled for them all to ride in. They’re wearing their traveling outfits from the hit Disney film, Frozen 2. This would make a great gift for a little one! Click Here to Shop the Dolls! That’s all the Amazon deals we have this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise news and updates from Disney! We cover all the hottest items from the parks and from online! Click Here to Check Out Some Awesome Disney Holiday Pajamas! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like to shop on Amazon? Let us know in the comments below! The post The 8 Best Disney Deals on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, August was a BIG month when it comes to Disney news. Cinderella Castle We’re back with a check-in on the most unexpected/vacation-altering news that happened in Disney World last month and, well, this one’s a doozy. Are you sitting down? Comfy? HYDRATED? We ask because this list of unexpected news is pretty much dissertation length. Don’t worry though, we’re here to guide ya through it. 1. Disney Genie First up, we gotta start with Disney Genie. We might have known that Disney Genie was coming, but we didn’t know just how much it would entail. Pretty much EVERY aspect of this new offering is unexpected. Genie Service ©Disney Disney Genie is a new feature coming to the My Disney Experience app that will help guests plan their vacations. The complementary offering will include a personalized, constantly updating itinerary, a virtual assistant, projected wait times, and more. ©Disney But the announcement of Disney Genie ALSO came with the unexpected news that Fastpass+ will be discontinued in Disney World. This staple system will be replaced with the PAID Genie+ offering. Basically, for $15 per person, per day, you’ll get Lightning Lane access (the new Fastpass lane) to more than 40 Disney World rides. ©Disney AND THEN there’s another layer of unexpected news! Beyond Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ will be a few separately priced attractions. These high-demand attractions like Rise of the Resistance and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will have a Lightning Lane option sold separately for a to-be-announced price. Lightning Lane Yep, we’re only on unexpected news item #1. We told you it was a big month. Click here to learn more about Disney Genie! 2. MORE Mask Policy Changes Next up, we were surprised by more changes to the Disney World mask policy in mid-August. In July, Disney updated rules to require that masks be worn indoors, upon entering and throughout all attractions, and in select other locations, regardless of vaccination status. Cast Member reminding guests of the new rules In August, the policy was updated once again to make face coverings optional in Disney World for all guests in outdoor attractions, outdoor queue areas, and outdoor theaters. Face Masks Disney World will continue to update mask policies depending on recommendations from health officials in the interest of guest safety. Keep an eye on DFB to make sure you know the latest rules. Want to learn more about the latest update? Click here. 3. Space 220 Opening Timeline (and a Peek Inside!) Perhaps the most unexpected news of all is that Space 220 ACTUALLY got an opening timeline! This space-themed restaurant was announced as coming to EPCOT WAY back in 2017. The restaurant was originally slated to open back in winter 2019 but was delayed several times. ©Disney | You get to ride in a SPACE ELEVATOR! Now, Disney has announced that Space 220 is set to begin service in mid-September of this year. WHAT!? That’s so soon! This certainly surprised us (and we’ll be even more surprised if it actually opens this month). ©Disney Beyond that, Disney shared a first look at the inside of the restaurant! We can’t WAIT to snag a meal in “space!” To see more about this timeline, click here! 4. Surprise EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths! Alright, we are chugging right along through August’s news! You might remember when the 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival kicked off in July. At the time, 23 of the 32 food booths opened, and the rest were meant to open on October 1st. Getting our Mac and Cheese feast ON! But SURPRISE! Seven of the remaining nine food booths opened in August! We’re not gonna complain about surprise festival food, so we got down to eating! We even picked out some new Best of the Fest items just for you. Click here to see our NEW Best of the Fest picks! 5. Disney Very Merriest After Hours When it comes to holiday festivities, our minds have been on Disney After Hours BOO Bash, but August also brought us the surprising news about the Christmastime After Hours offering this year — Disney Very Merriest After Hours. ©Disney Yep, that means that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will not be returning this year. Instead, you can visit Very Merriest After Hours select nights starting November 8, 2021 through December 21, 2021. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks The event will include a showing of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and more. Yep, the first parade to return to Disney World will take place during the event! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade Like BOO Bash, this event is notably pricy. Tickets range from $169 to $249. Want to see more about pricing? Click here! 6. Annual Pass News At long last, August also brought us some news about the return of Disney World Annual Passes! Annual Passes have not been sold since the parks closed in March 2020. Annual Pass But with the announcement of Disneyland’s new Magic Key pass system, Disney announced that “new [Disney World] pass sales will become available in time for the start of the 50th Anniversary celebration.” Are you looking to buy an annual pass? And now, Disney has announced the return of the updated Annual Pass offerings. Annual Pass sales return on September 8th with the new four-tier pass options — Incredi-Pass, Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Dust Pass. We broke down all of these new options and you can click here to learn more about them! 7. Galactic Starcruiser Pricing Alright, only THREE MORE unexpected pieces of news, we promise. Our seventh surprise on this list was the announcement of pricing for Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser. Yes, that really happened in August. ©Disney The first-of-its-kind hotel will open in Spring of 2022 as an immersive experience where guests stay in the hotel for the majority of their stay. We expected pricing to be on the expensive side, and sure enough, it is! ©Disney If you have 2 guests per cabin, the trip will cost you $1,209 per guest, per night, or $4,809 total for your voyage. If you have 3 guests per cabin, it will be $889 per guest, per night, or $5,299 for your whole trip. And if you have 4 guests per cabin, it will cost you $749 per guest, per night or $5,999 for your entire voyage. ©Disney Of course, these prices may vary based on date and room category, but at least we have an idea of what we’ll be paying to form our own Star Wars story on Galactic Starcruiser! Click here to see more about the pricing for the Star Wars Hotel! 8. Rise of the Resistance Standby Line (!!!) Aaaaaand we’ve got more Star Wars news! We were SHOCKED to see that Rise of the Resistance, the mega-popular ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opened its standby line for the FIRST. TIME. EVER. in August. Rise of the Resistance The ride typically loads guests using a boarding group system where guests are required to open the My Disney Experience app and secure a pass at 7AM or 1PM if they wish to ride. But with lower crowds in August, there was a change! It’s a big hit at Disney World and Disneyland! One particularly slow day, 1PM boarding groups didn’t disappear within seconds like they usually do. A few hours later, guests were even able to join the STANDBY line after 7PM! Want to see more about this change? Click here! 9. Buffets Return to Disney World ALRIGHT, LAST ONE. August also brought the surprising return of BUFFETS to Disney World. Prior to AAugust, any reopened restaurants that used to be buffets were instead served family-style in response to the global health crisis. Boma is Back! When Boma reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort, however, it had the traditional buffet service! This is certainly a big (and surprising) step towards normal dining in Disney World. Buffets are back at Disney World! Shortly after, Disney announced that many more buffets would be returning. Buffet service has and will return to The Crystal Palace, Biergarten, and The Diamond Horseshoe. To see more about the return of buffets, click here! Whew! We told you it was basically a dissertation. August brought us a LOT of Disney news. We might have a break from the big news in September, but with just one month left before Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, we’re not crossing our fingers. You can count on us to bring you all the updates! Click here for EVERYTHING you need to know about the 50th! 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 surprised you in Disney news last month? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨 Every Piece of Vacation-Altering Disney World News from August! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spooky season has OFFICIALLY begun in Disney World (and we’ve got our Halloween costumes to prove it)! Halloween Decor We’ve given you a look at the best deals you can score each month through January, February, March, April, May, June, July, and August. And, you’ll want to start planning your Fall trip to Disney World ASAP after you see September’s hotel and ticket offers! Save This Fall With 25% Off Your Hotel Stay! There’s SO much happening in Disney World this month, as you can party at the Magic Kingdom’s BOO Bash or try all the Halloween goodies. And, your vacation can be even more exciting, since you can score up to 25% off rooms at Disney World hotels through the end of the month! When you visit through September 29th, 2021, you’ll be able to use these savings on stays from 1 to 14 days. Look at that huge lazy river! There are a few exceptions, though, as a limited number of rooms are available. The following resorts are excluded from the offer: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. You’ll want to keep in mind that these savings could change depending on when you visit! Learn more details about the Fall hotel discount here! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers As the Fall begins, U.S. Military Members can save on both tickets and hotels when they visit through December. Guests can purchase 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Promotional Tickets through December 17th, 2021 with Park Hopper options available. 4-day tickets with a Park Hopper can be purchased for $296 plus tax, along with the Park Hopper Plus Option at $326 plus tax. 5-day tickets are $315 plus tax for the Park Hopper, while the Park Hopper Plus is $345 plus tax. Rock ‘N Roller Coaster You’ll want to consider the fact that Military Members cannot buy more than 6 Disney Military Promotional Tickets. Also, Eligible Service Members or spouses must be the ones to activate them by December 31st, 2021. Discounts are also extended to these guests on the Memory Maker photo feature for a sale price of $98 through December 17, 2021. No more than two Memory Makers can be purchased at this rate through December 31st. Take a full look at the Military Member offer here! Specially Priced Hotel Rates Military Members also have the ability to save on their hotel stays on most nights through December 17th with discounted rates at select Disney Resort hotels. Guests can find out more details on resort availability, booking options, dates of interest, and additional information available by calling (407) 939-7830. What’s Up, Woody? Which resort would you want to visit? Find out more details about the Military hotel discount here! Florida Resident Discounts Move fast, Florida Residents! It’s your last chance to save on your next trip to Disney World with the Florida Resident Summer Fun Ticket. Guests are able to use their tickets on consecutive OR nonconsecutive days through September 17th, so this deal will be ending soon! ©Disney Prices include a 2-Day Summer Fun Ticket for $75 per day ($149 total), a 3-Day Summer Fun Ticket for $62 per day ($185 total), or a 4-Day Summer Fun Ticket for $54 per day ($215 total). Park Hopper options are also available for an additional $35 too. Guests can even add access to Blizzard Beach and sports venues for another $30 per ticket, as well as the Park Hopper Plus option for $50 per ticket. Keep in mind that you’ll need to provide proof of residency to purchase the Florida Resident Summer Fun Tickets! More details on the Florida Resident tickets! Annual Passholder AND Florida Resident Discounts Walt Disney World Summer Hotel Rates As you kiss goodbye to summer, this hotel deal will be ending soon as well! Annual Passholders and Florida Residents have a VERY limited time to take advantage of savings at four Disney Resorts through September 4th! Coronado Springs The discounted hotels and rooms included are: A Standard Room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort for $149+ per night A King Bed Room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for $249+ per night A Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for $349+ per night Or, an Outer Building – Garden View Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for $449+ per night. Pool at Pop Century You’ll want to hurry into the parks soon before Labor Day Weekend! Check out the details on the summer hotel savings before they end! As you get ready to use the September 2021 savings, you can also keep up with us for even MORE hotel and ticket deals and discounts available throughout the year! 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If you have a big sweet tooth, Disney World is the place to be! Halloween Milkshake! Dole whip, cupcakes, cookies, milkshakes, and more can be found all around the parks, and we try to taste as many as possible! So today, when we found a really interesting new treat in Animal Kingdom, we just had to taste for ourselves! This is the Chamoy Caramel Apple from Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Africa! We HAVE to try this!! It’s a green apple dipped in caramel and then covered with Tajín seasoning and it has a little pipette filled with chamoy for $10.99! So pretty! Tajín is a blend of mild chili peppers, lime, and sea salt, while chamoy is a condiment from Mexico that is made with fruit such as apricot, mango, or plum, as well as chilies and lime juice! It is typically served as a dip for fresh fruit. Have you ever seen a treat like this in Disney?! The green apple is tart and crisp, while the caramel is gooey and delicate with a perfect amount of sweetness. This thing is a bit of a task to eat! The Tajín is spicy to the tongue, but it creates a unique sweet-sour-tangy-spicy taste when paired with the caramel and the apple! We got it open! The chamoy is spicier than the Tajín, and has a kick of sour at the end. Everything combined pairs very well together to make a uniquely delicious and interesting treat! Add as little or as much chamoy as you want! This spicy caramel apple is available from now until September 15th, which is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! We’ll be on the lookout for any other festive treats, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see some other delicious sweets we recently tried in 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. Would you try this tasty new treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This is the 🔥 Spiciest 🔥 Caramel Apple We’ve EVER Tried in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Actor Kumail Nanjiani, who stars as Kingo in the upcoming film “Eternals,” recently toured Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park for the first time while vacationing.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ALDS6hJhtmkView the full article

There are several snacks around Disney’s theme parks that are iconic. One of those is the Disney Churro! CHURRO! While there are some tasty churros in Disney World, some out there might argue that the churros at Disneyland are superior. The California resort has had quite the plethora of churro treats, from the classic churro to fun flavors like S’mores and Fluffernutter. And, of course, there’s the incredibly scrumptious and magical Churro Toffee. But this time, we’re having a churro palooza in Disney World! That’s right — we found FOUR (!!!) churro-themed treats in Disney World today. But, are any of these worth the cash and calories? We had to find out! Just where in Disney World did this cinnamon-sugar-filled party happen? We’re glad you asked! We found these amazing treats in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, at Zuri’s Sweets Shop. You can find this confectionary oasis over near Harambe, on your way to the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction Zuri’s Sweets Shop We stopped by to see if there were any Halloween treats (we did spot some adorable Halloween treats here in case you were wondering), but we were pleasantly surprised to find an abundance of new churro treats! Treats at Zuri’s Sweet Shop Let’s take a look at what we found. There was the Churro Sugar Cookie, the Churro Mickey Rice Krispie, the Churro Mickey Marshmallow Treat, and the Churro Cupcake. That’s a LOT of churro treats folks. ALL the Churro Things! Honestly, we’re still in awe of all the churro-ness going on in that picture. Once we were done marveling at this churro-flavored party, we dug into the treats to see just how they taste. First, let’s talk about the Churro Sugar Cookie (not to be confused with Disneyland’s Sugar Cookie Churro). Churro Sugar Cookie This treat was made of a sugar cookie with cinnamon-flavored icing swirls, topped with sugar crystals. The cookie itself had a close texture inside, but the flavor was light and airy. The texture was soft and chewy, which we loved! Churro Cookie The icing and sugar by themselves were pretty sweet, but all together with the cookie the flavors were delicious! Out of all the churro treats, this one was probably the least sweet. You can get it for $5.49 from Zuri’s Sweets Shop. Next, we moved on to the Churro Mickey Rice Krispie Treat! Churro Mickey Rice Crispy Treat This was a classic rice krispie treat dipped in cinnamon-flavored icing with crumbled Cinnamon Toast cereal sprinkled on top! A closer look… The rice krispie treat was fresh and fluffy! The icing was pretty sweet, and we were glad that only half the treat was dipped in it so that the sweetness didn’t overpower things too much. The crumbles on top were a good balance for the sweetness, and we enjoyed the crunch they brought to the soft treat! Unfortunately they were a little bit stale, but the rice krispie itself was definitely fresh. It’s also $5.49 at Zuri’s. But we’re not done with the churro party yet! Next we tried the Mickey Churro Marshmallow, which is somewhat similar to the churro marshmallow wand we’ve seen before in Disneyland. Mickey Churro Marshmallow We’re pretty sure we could hear the churro angels singing as we bit into this divine dessert. Out of all the treats, this one tasted the most like a churro to us. Mickey Churro Marshmallow The marshmallow was super sweet, and it was dipped in cinnamon and sugar, then drizzled with vanilla icing. Someone’s really doing their job right at Zuri’s, because the spices and flavors made this taste just like a real churro! Would You Grab This Treat? If you don’t like super sweet treats, this one is not for you! The marshmallow plus the icing made it very sweet. But, if you love all things sugary, we have a feeling you’ll enjoy it. The marshmallow treat was $4.99. Our last churro dessert was the Churro Cupcake, which was a vanilla and cinnamon–flavored cake with vanilla icing and chocolate Mickey ears on top! Churro Cupcake The cinnamon flavor is very prominent in the cake. It gave us cinnamon roll vibes instead of churros! You can get this one for $5.19 at Zuri’s. Mickey Churro Cupcake There wasn’t a filling in this cupcake, so we found it to be a little bit dry. We’d have loved something inside the cake! It wasn’t too sweet though, so if you want that cinnamon-churro flavor without the sweetness overload, this could be a good option! We’re SO excited to see the churro love really embraced in Disney World!! We just have one request — can Churro Toffee please be next? Churro Toffee in Disneyland Seriously, all our churro-filled dreams would come true if Churro Toffee appeared in Disney World. Until then, we’ll keep our fingers crossed! Keep following DFB for more updates on delicious snacks in Disney World! Click Here to Learn About ANOTHER Churro Treat You Can Grab in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which churro-flavored snack would you try first? Let us know in the comments! The post PLEASE Let This Be a Sign That Churro Toffee Will Eventually Come to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With everything going on with Halloween and the 50th Anniversary, you may have forgotten that we’re smack dab in the middle of the International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT! It’s Food and Wine Festival season once again! The festival started mid-July, and now we’ve had six weeks to enjoy the delicious bites from around the world. And even though we’ve got until the end of November before the festival ends, you likely won’t get tired of the offerings, especially at booths like The Donut Box! Why won’t you get tired of The Donut Box? Well, because this booth is swapping up the Chef’s Donut of the Day every two weeks! Just look for the placards outside to let you know which limited-time options are available. Who’s ready for some donuts? A few weeks ago, one of the Chef’s Donut of the Day selections was this Cookies ‘n’ Cream Donut, and now it’s back for another round. (Click here to check out our review of this treat!) It’s back! But what we’re REALLY here for today is the brand new Boston Cream Pie Donut! Doesn’t that sound delicious?! We can’t wait to try this! This donut should be around for two weeks, and you can get it for $5. It’s your classic Boston Cream Pie donut, topped with chocolate (and chocolate shavings!) and filled to the brim with custard. Doesn’t that look GOOD? We thought that in general, the donut itself was better than the ones we’ve tried at this booth in the past. It was lighter and airier. But the sweet flavors of the toppings and filling were the real stars here — we thought this was pretty phenomenal! This was a top-notch donut. Our donut had a LOT of custard in it, which we really loved. However, if you’re not a fan of an overwhelming amount of custard, then you may want to scoop some of the excess out. LOADS of filling in this one. If you’re a fan of this traditional donut flavor, then we highly suggest stopping by this festival booth in the next few weeks. If you’re not big on custard, then you may want to skip this one in favor of something else. Stay tuned to DFB because we’ll be back here in a few weeks to try more donuts! We love sharing all the fun from the Food & Wine Festival, and if you’re visiting soon, make sure to check out our guidebook! Click Here to See Reviews of All the Festival Booths! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Have you been to The Donut Box? Let us know in the comments! The post A Pie-Flavored DONUT?! Do Disney World Snacks Get Any Better? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To carry on that tradition of storytelling through music, ‘Aulani, Lei Hiwahiwa is a new mele, or song, created to honor Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa 10th anniversary. Here’s a look at the making of ‘Aulani, Lei Hiwahiwa.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/yMiMg4ELsPkView the full article

Halloween has arrived in Disney World! Halloween at Magic Kingdom We’ve already made our way to Disney’s newest Halloween event (Disney After Hours BOO Bash), tried some specialty treats, and checked out lots of Halloween merchandise. But now, Halloween goodies have arrived at the bakery cases in several Disney World spots! Warning: the following photos may make you feel very spooky and hungry. Earlier today we stopped by Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and found that the bakery case had some Halloween goodies! Time for a Sugar Rush! There’s truly quite a lot to look at here. Where do you even begin?! Take a Look at the Selection When it comes to Halloween-specific items, we found a purple Mickey Mouse sugar cookie with a frightening design. There were also some marshmallow wands with fun designs, including one meant to look like a mummy. Cookies and Other Sweets This spot was also serving up the incredibly adorable Mickey-shaped Jack-o-Lantern Rice Krispie treat for $5.49. This is a returning item (like many of the others showcased above), but we just had to grab it! What a Cutie! The rice krispie treat was very nice and fresh. Though it is colored orange, it tastes like a traditional marshmallow rice krispie treat. It does have an added chocolate bonus though with those chocolate decorations that have been added! The chocolate added a good amount of sweetness without making us feel like we were going to get a million cavities. If you’re heading to Disney World soon and looking for a spooky treat to snag for a fun photo or quick snack, be sure to check those bakery cases and see what’s available. Again, just note that these are generally returning items we’ve seen in the past. Curious to know more about Disney’s new Halloween event, BOO Bash? Check out our video below! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates all around Disney World, so stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite Halloween snack in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: You Won't Be Able to Resist Taking Photos With Disney World's Halloween Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The U.S. Department of State issued a new warning Monday for people hoping to visit Canada in the near future, urging them to “reconsider” their plans as the country faces a “high level” of infections. View the full article

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa cast members and guests are off to the races … the horse races, that is! The resort celebrated its annual Race Week — a nod to the Travers Stakes thoroughbred horse race that takes place at the resort’s namesake, Saratoga Springs, New York. Both cast members and guests participated […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/40HHz6HRR1sView the full article

Cinderella’s Royal Table has been open for quite some time in Disney World, but it had only been serving lunch and dinner since its reopening…until recently! Hi Cinderella! That’s right, breakfast is officially BACK at Cindy’s castle, but it’s not exactly the same as it used to be. Is breakfast worth the cost at the moment or is it something you should skip on for now? We ate at this spot for breakfast recently and now we’re bringing you all of our thoughts. Again, as we mentioned above, Cinderella’s Royal Table has been open for quite some time, offering guests the chance to eat in this unique spot during lunch or dinner. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Cinderella’s Royal Table is located in Magic Kingdom, inside of Cinderella Castle. Truly, the location of this spot is one of its biggest draws. Eating in the Castle for at least one meal is one of those bucket list things we think every Disney fan should do at least once, just to say that they did. Gorgeous! Plus, Cinderella’s Royal Table is traditionally a character meal. At the moment, however, that has significantly changed. During breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the princesses do not meet and greet with guests at their tables as they used to. Instead, for breakfast, just as we’ve seen during lunch and dinner, only Cinderella appears very briefly in the restaurant. Character sign She doesn’t meet and greet with guests at their tables, nor does she walk through the restaurant. Instead, Cinderella comes out of one area, stands on an upper portion of the restaurant, and walks around that slightly elevated area. Hey There Cinderella! She’ll walk from one side to the other, wave, do a few twirls, pause for some quick distanced photos, and then generally head out. Time for a Spin It’s very different than the full character meet and greet princess experience guests used to be able to get here. Cinderella isn’t out for extended periods of time, and depending on where you are sitting in the restaurant, you might not get the best view of her, so that’s really important to keep in mind (especially if you’re eating with little ones). Still, it’s the closest you can get to dining with the princesses at the moment, so if that’s important to you then that’s something to consider. A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes BEFORE the closures, you could expect to see typically 4-5 princesses at this meal along with a wishing star ceremony they would all do periodically. Guests were given shimmery plastic “wishing stars” at their table and children received a plastic sword or wand as well. All of that is still not happening at this time. Remember the good ol’ days with Wishing Stars? At the end of this meal you will be provided with an autograph card from Cinderella. Autograph Card It’s a nice, little souvenir to take with you from your time in the Castle. Keep in mind that this card is pre-signed as traditional meet-and-greets and autographs with Cinderella are not being done at the moment. Autograph Card Now, let’s get into the atmosphere of this spot. Atmosphere Overall, the atmosphere and general location is really the star of the show here. Let’s start from the very beginning though. When we arrived for our breakfast reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table, we gave our name to the Cast Members standing outside the front of the Castle (our reservation was quite early, before the park opening time). During normal park hours, the check-in podium is found in the rear of the Castle. Cast Members Outside Eating breakfast really early in Magic Kingdom can be a great benefit in and of itself. Getting to enter the park early, before other guests, gives you the chance to see things when they’re a bit more empty. It can also give you the ability to snap some fantastic photos without many people around. Nothing Quite Like Getting Those Perfect Castle Views They checked us into our reservation, and then we soon received a text indicating that our table was ready. Time to Eat! That’s when we were able to head inside. You truly get the sense walking through this space that you’re eating inside of Cinderella’s Castle. All throughout, you’ll find archways, decor, and more that transport you to a magical place. Entrance Area Before you’ve even entered the dining room, you can already get a sense of why we say that the atmosphere here is the star. Cinderella’s Royal Table Even the restrooms are in theme! Lords and Ladies! A note on the layout here. Before the closures, you’d typically meet Cinderella down in the main foyer area for a photograph before ascending a spiral staircase to the dining room (there’s an elevator too, if you have mobility issues). For now, you just walk to the stairs and head up. Just note it’s a little more narrow of a walkway than you might think! Stairway to the dining room There’s also some gorgeous stained glass in this space that you won’t want to miss out on. Stained Glass And once you step into the dining room space, there’s even more to admire. Such a Beautiful Space You’ll find a variety of standard tables and chairs spread out throughout the space, as well as some seating arrangements that feature booth-like options. On the tables, you’ll find cloth napkins with utensils. Another Look at the Dining Room Look around for all kinds of details including various flags, shields, and more. As great as the view is inside, the view out into the park can be even better. (Note you can’t go out on this balcony area, but you can peek out the windows!) What a View Overall, the dining room is one connected space, though there are some columns separating certain areas, and there is a portion of the dining space that is elevated. Eats When we dined at Cinderella’s Royal Table, we were provided with a paper menu… Menu …though there is also a QR code available to scan. Here’s a closer look at the full breakfast menu for Cinderella’s Royal Table. Breakfast is priced at $42 per adult and $27 per child. Keep in mind that lunch and dinner are priced at $62 per adult and $37 per child. Breakfast starts with assorted pastries. Then, adults can select from one of the various entrees available including a quiche, avocado toast, shrimp and grits, and more. ©Disney When it comes to the kids’ choices, kids will be able to select an entree as well as 2 sides. ©Disney A number of beverages are included in the price of the meal, such as hot tea, coffee, and orange juice. ©Disney Or, you can opt for some specialty cocktails like a mimosa or sangria. ©Disney If you need an allergy-friendly option, the menu does list some allergy-friendly food choices for adults… ©Disney …and kids. Be sure to speak to the Cast Members there to ensure your allergy needs are addressed. ©Disney In terms of our drinks, we grabbed some coffee. Coffee Time Keep in mind that select drinks, like coffee and soft drinks, are included in the cost of the meal. We were also given a goblet of ice water. These cobalt blue glasses really stand out, don’t you think!? Some Drinks Are Included But, we also opted to get The Royal Breakfast Flight. This drink costs an additional $14 (above the standard price for the meal) and includes a taste of the Mimosa with Paul Cheneau Lady of Spain Cava and Orange Juice, the Canella Bellini Sparkling Peach Cocktail, and the Opici Family Selection Sangria. Royal Breakfast Flight We have to admit we were pleasantly surprised by the serving size. Not bad for 3 samplings of drinks! As for the taste, we thought the breakfast flight was…fine. The drinks were all decent, but relatively boring. Unfortunately, Not the Most Exciting Drinks The sangria tasted like the kind you just get out of a box, and overall it was our least favorite of the three. It was very sweet, so if you don’t like your sangria tasting like a sugar bomb early in the morning, that’s something to keep in mind. The Sangria The mimosa was our favorite of the three because it wasn’t overly sweet and had a nice balance of flavors. Are You a Fan of Mimosas? The Bellini was good and we really enjoyed the peach flavor in it, but overall it was relatively simple and boring. Our reporter who tried this said they’d rather opt for a glass of champagne or at least the mimosa as opposed to the Bellini in this case. The Bellini If you do want to sample a few drinks, rather than just getting a larger portion of one, this can be a good option though. It’s a pretty fair price at $14 for samples of the 3 drinks, but overall none of the drinks really blew us away. Shortly after getting our drinks, breakfast for us started with assorted breakfast pastries. Pastries Our pastry basket included adorable Mickey-shaped blueberry muffins… Mickey Muffin Anyone? …chocolate croissants… Chocolate Pastry …and regular croissants. A Closer Look at the Croissants There were also some strawberries included. The Pastry Plate All of our pastries were very good. They weren’t anything that would knock your socks off though. They were just standard, tasty, but fairly simple pastries. A Look at the Chocolate Pastry We especially loved the fact that those muffins were Mickey-shaped. Things that are Mickey-shaped just taste better, right?! A Peek Inside the Blueberry Muffin The items don’t come with any spreads, but we asked our server for some options and they were able to bring us grape jam, honey, and a pat of butter. Honey, grape jam, and butter So, if you’re the type of person who can’t eat your bread without a topping, be sure to ask about those. Topping Our Croissant With Some Tasty Items Next, we ordered the Shrimp and Grits as our entree. This item is made with smoked Gouda cheese grits, tomato jam, a fried egg, and buttered shrimp. It also comes with a garlic baguette. Shrimp and Grits Time This was actually very good! The tomato jam added the perfect level of sweetness to the dish. The fried egg was cooked wonderfully and was gooey and delicious in the yolk. Check Out That Fried Egg Our dish comes with several pieces of that garlic baguette, which was absolutely LOVED. The bread had a strong garlic flavor (in the best way possible) and was fantastically buttery. Carb Lovers: Rejoice! It was soft and we loved loading that up with the shrimp and grits to enjoy them all together. Loading it Up to Create the Perfect Bite! The shrimp were cooked really well (and, thankfully, pre-peeled for those of you not looking to get your hands dirty first thing in the morning!)… A Look at the Shrimp …and the grits were nice and cheesy, as they should be. YUM Truly, we had no complaints about this dish. If we had to come up with one it would be the portion of shrimp. We would have happily welcomed more than four average-sized shrimp on our plate. BUT, if you like garlic bread and shrimp and grits, we think it’s something you’ll really enjoy. A Look at Our Meal So, who should visit this spot? Nosh or Not You should consider stopping by Cindy’s house for breakfast if… You’re a big princess fan — Again, this is the closest you can get to a princess character meal at the moment in Disney World, though you can see the princesses from a distance in EPCOT and in the princess cavalcade in Magic Kingdom. You’re a romantic and are looking for a special spot to spend the morning with friends or family — There’s no denying the beauty of this atmosphere and how unique it is. If you’re looking to go on a special date with a loved one, this could be a great spot. You’re a Disney diehard and haven’t eaten in the castle before — like we mentioned above, eating in the castle is one of those must-do things for Disney fans (at least in our opinion). If you haven’t eaten in the Castle and are looking for a way to do that by spending the least amount possible, breakfast is your best option as it is cheaper than both lunch and dinner. You should head to another spot for your morning meal if… You’re on a budget — Cinderella’s Royal Table is not cheap, particularly given the amount of food you get in comparison to other spots and the lack of princess interaction at the moment. You’re really paying for the atmosphere here. If you’re willing to spend a bit more on your meals but want the best bang for your buck, other places that offer buffets or all-you-can-eat family-style meals are going to provide you with a better value for your money. You’re really looking for food that’s unique or especially delicious — All of the food we ate here for breakfast was fine, and the shrimp and grits (especially with that garlic bread) was very tasty. But, overall it’s not something that’ll knock your socks off. We didn’t have any complaints about the shrimp & grits, but it’s also not the best shrimp & grits in the world. If you’re a foodie and are looking for that ultimate meal that you’ll dream about in the days to come, this probably isn’t it. You’re not really looking for that princess atmosphere — If you’re a Disney fan but not really into the princess atmosphere and don’t really care to see Cinderella when she pops out during the meal, then this spot might not be for you. Save a few bucks and opt for a quicker breakfast on the go! Overall Overall, we had a good experience at Cinderella’s Royal Table. The food was fine, and the shrimp & grits with that garlic bread was tasty. But, none of it blew our socks off, and the drinks were rather boring. Honestly, we’re hard-pressed to call that plate of food and a Mickey-shaped muffin or two worth $42. But we knew that going into this — you eat here to eat IN THE CASTLE, not for the best meal of your life. Plus getting into the park before posted hours is always a nice perk. We did have a fantastic server though who was incredibly attentive and helpful. The server even got our reporter a to-go coffee, which was wonderful. Beautiful Spot to Eat Cinderella’s Royal Table is pretty expensive for what you get for breakfast, particularly because the princesses are no longer meeting guests, and you’ll instead only get to see Cinderella briefly from a distance. But, you’re paying for the atmosphere and the overall chance to eat in the Castle. For many families, that’s well worth the cost of the meal. Is it worth it right now? That depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for that big, character meal with all of the princesses in the Castle and that “full” Cinderella’s Royal Table experience, then eating breakfast at this spot might not be worth it for you right now. If you’re just looking to say you ate in the Castle and would actually be happy to have a little less character interaction and a little more quiet time in this space, then breakfast might be worth it for you (particularly over the more expensive lunch and dinner options). Cinderella’s Royal Table: Yay or Nay? What do you think? Is breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table something you’d be willing to pay for right now? Or would you rather wait to see if/when the traditional character dining experience returns to this spot? Let us know in the comments — we’d love to hear from you. As always, be sure to check back with us here at DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see if you’re dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table WRONG in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you feel like breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table is worth the cost? Tell us in the comments. The post Review: Is Breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table Worth the Cost Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The start of Disney World’s 18-month-long 50th Anniversary celebration is just a few weeks away! Nothing Quite Like Getting Those Perfect Castle Views When the 50th Anniversary fun begins, you’ll be able to catch new fireworks in EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, grab specially themed merchandise, hop on the new Ratatouille-themed attraction, and MORE. Now, Disney has made a special 50th Anniversary item available, but only select guests can grab it! A big thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for sharing this information with us. While Disney World Resort hotel guests and Annual Passholders no longer get free MagicBands, they can often order select MagicBands at an exclusive discount. Right now, both Disney World Resort Hotel guests and Annual Passholders can snag a 50th Anniversary MagicBand at a discount! The MagicBand features Tinker Bell, Figment, Mr. Toad, and more on one side, on top of a blue background with lots of stars all around. ©Disney On the other side, you’ll find more Disney characters like Dumbo and Orange Bird, as well as a special 50th Anniversary sliding piece. ©Disney The special pre-order price for this MagicBand is $30. If you’ve got an upcoming stay at a Disney World hotel or are an Annual Passholder, be sure to check and see if you can grab this MagicBand at its pre-order price. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the 50th Anniversary celebrations and we’ll be sure to share those all with you. Click here to see a video of the 50th Anniversary fireworks testing that was spotted 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 Would you get this MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post Do You Qualify to Get Disney World's New 50th Anniversary Souvenir? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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These days, streaming services are one of the most popular forms of at-home entertainment! With nothing but a monthly subscription and a TV, you can watch your favorite movies, original series, and informational documentaries on topics you didn’t know you were interested in yet! ©Disney | Disney+ Movie Gallery Disney+ and Netflix are two of the most popular services right now and, as long as you have those two, you’ll be up-to-date on the hottest conversation topics. But which service is better? Today, we’re discussing the times the two streaming giants went head to head…and which one came out on top! Disney+ Hit 100 Million Subscribers WAY Faster Back in March, Disney+ hit the massive 100 million subscriber milestone after having just launched less than a year and a half prior. It was a big deal for the streaming service, proving that it had skyrocketed in popularity. ©Disney But Netflix? It took the older service 10 years to hit the same milestone that Disney hit in 16 months! To be fair, Netflix was the first big streamer to the game, so things took much longer to build up. Plus, how many of you even remember way back when Netflix only sent actual DVDs BY MAIL and wasn’t even online. (Yes, the DVDs were delivered to your mailbox by dinosaur, if you’re wondering. ) Disney was able to take advantage of the already established momentum to get where they are today. And now, Netflix has more than 200 million subscribers, doubling Disney+’s count. Click Here to Learn Disney+’s Updated Subscriber Count! Netflix Has a Much Bigger Content Library But while Disney+ is quickly catching up in terms of subscriber count, they have quite a way to go to match Netflix’s streaming library. Netflix has more than 5000 individual titles in the content library in the U.S. alone, including more than 47,000 episodes of TV shows. Remember this little show? ©Netflix Disney is much further behind with a little more than 500 movie titles and 7500 episodes of shows and series. Like we mentioned above, Netflix has been around much longer and has had more time to build up its vast selection. Disney+ Has More Popular Franchises Even though Netflix has thousands of different titles, the titles on Disney+ may be more enticing to viewers. Netflix has original content that is very popular, but since so many other networks have started their own streaming services, Netflix has lost many big franchises. ©Disney Disney+ is home to Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, five of the biggest hitters in entertainment. Keying into these big names and how familiar the home viewer is with some of the iconic characters, Disney+ has been able to capitalize on direct-to-stream exclusive series in all of these genres like WandaVision, The Mandalorian, Monsters at Work, and many more! ©Disney Many of the movies and shows on Disney+ offer something that Netflix’s options don’t — nostalgia for the viewers at home. If you want a heavy-hitter blockbuster like you’ll find with Marvel movies or your kid’s favorite animated film — chances are you’ll be turning to Disney+ over Netflix. 18 Awesome Movies and Shows You Had No Idea Were on Disney+! — Click Here Netflix Is Making More Revenue But it turns out that the numbers really do matter in terms of subscribers because Netflix is currently making a LOT more money than Disney+. In Q1 of 2021 alone, Netflix raked in $7 BILLION! ©Netflix During the same time frame, Disney+ brought in about $2 billion. That means Netflix more than TRIPLED what Disney+ made in a few months, with only double the amount of subscribers. (Although we should also note that Netflix is a dollar more expensive than Disney+, so that is likely a factor.) Disney+ Has Better Flexibility Finally, let’s discuss bundling. While Netflix is only available as a subscription on its own, Disney offers the opportunity to purchase Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ in one convenient bundle. ©Disney+ The Disney bundle is only $13.99 a month, which is cheaper than some of Netflix’s premium packages. That certainly helps make up for the content library size of Disney+! ©Hulu So Netflix may be beating Disney+ in terms of numbers, but Disney isn’t slouching in the slightest! Netflix has a lot more time and an extensive catalog propelling it to the top, but Disney+ is steadily moving forward. The newer service could possibly take over Netflix in subscriber count sometime in the future, and if it keeps cranking out hot original content, then we could possibly see the day Disney+ overtakes Netflix as the streaming titan. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest streaming news and updates from Disney and beyond. We’ve got all the Disney media news to share! Click Here to Learn About A Frustrating Disney+ Marketing Scheme! 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We’ve been waiting for months to share this announcement, and we are thrilled to let you all know, planDisney is indeed searching this year for its 2022 panelists! Think you’d make a great panelist? Then keep reading for all the planDisney Search information you need to know to apply.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/sBeC5iAYIzoView the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration starts in less than 31 days! Cinderella Castle The parks are gearing up for the all of the festivities, which include things like a new cavalcade, a ride opening, new character costumes, and new statues around the parks! One of the things we’re MOST excited for is the new fireworks show in Magic Kingdom for the anniversary — Disney Enchantment! And we saw the parks preparing last night as the show’s opening date quickly approaches! We spotted fireworks testing in Magic Kingdom last night for Disney Enchantment!! There were 3 big bursts, each about 5 minutes apart, between 12:50AM and 1AM! Disney Enchantment ©Disney Disney announced yesterday that they would be testing new fireworks in Magic Kingdom from 10:30PM to 1AM last night, August 30th, and tomorrow night, September 1st. Disney Enchantment ©Disney Disney Enchantment is set to premiere on October 1st, the kick-off date for all of the anniversary celebrations. ©Disney It will be replacing Happily Ever After, the current fireworks show running in Magic Kingdom. Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom We’ll be on the lookout for more fireworks testing at night, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to learn about everything happening for Disney’s 50th anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be in Disney on October 1st to catch the new nighttime show? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: 50th Anniversary Fireworks Testing Spotted in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the transmission of the Delta variant could spell more tricks than treats for tourism as some visitors reconsider their plans to attend Halloween events at the theme parks. View the full article