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Rides and hotels across Disney World are constantly being updated and improved, so we see them close for construction or other reasons periodically. The Main Street, U.S.A. Railroad Station Just so that you’re aware of any closures that are happening during your Disney World trip, we checked out which rides and hotels are expected to be closed soon. Keep in mind that rides can still close unexpectedly if bad weather, technical difficulties, or other issues create problems that make them unsafe to ride. We can anticipate some of the refurbishments, though! Here’s a list of all the scheduled Disney World closures for September. Let’s begin by looking at the rides in Disney World that won’t be available in September. Rides We’ve got pretty good news for you here! Only one Disney World park has any rides on the list for September refurbishments: Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for a while now. Walt Disney Railroad Steam Train “In Residence” at Main Street, U.S.A. Station Construction on the new TRON: Lightcycle Run ride in Tomorrowland interrupted the train tracks, so the railroad and all its stations are closed. Slowly but surely It looks like construction is coming along slowly on TRON, but it’s not nearing completion just yet. The WDW Railroad is going to be closed through all of September, and likely for quite some time in the future, at least until TRON is much closer to being finished. Fantasyland Train Station The only other scheduled closure for attractions is the Main Street Confectionery on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Main Street Confectionery The candy shop is getting a pretty major makeover to its interior, and it’s scheduled to be closed for all of September at least. Construction Walls in Magic Kingdom For now, you can satisfy your sweet tooth at locations like Plaza Ice Cream Parlor or Big Top Treats inside Big Top Souvenirs! Big Top Treats Display Case Rides That Will Open Soon Some other rides around Disney World aren’t technically closed — because they haven’t opened at all yet! Let’s take a quick look at which rides are under construction in the parks right now. First, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT is set to open on October 1st as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Right now it is open for Cast Member previews and will be open throughout September for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We already mentioned TRON: Lightcycle Run over in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. This ride doesn’t have an official opening date yet, but construction is coming along pretty well from what we can see. It originally was going to open by the 50th as well, but Disney World’s closure last year slowed down the project a little. We’ll keep you updated if we hear anything else about the ride’s timeline! It’s coming along! Another ride we’re super excited for is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coming to EPCOT! This is another ride that was meant to open by the 50th but was delayed. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction Disney hasn’t released any more info about when it might open, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear something! Click Here to Learn More About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride That’s about it for the rides and attractions that will be closed, so let’s move on to another essential part of your Disney vacation: the hotels. Hotels There are a few different sections for Disney World Hotel closures — we’ll look at reopenings across the property, hotel lounges that are coming back soon, and refurbishments happening at a few resorts. Hotel Reopenings Almost all the hotels on Disney World property have reopened now, with Animal Kingdom Lodge being the most recent. The Animal Kingdom Lodge lobby is GORGEOUS. We’re still waiting on a few stragglers, though! Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is set to open on September 16th…or is it? All-Star Music Resort We’ve been seeing some strange things happening with reservations at this Value Resort in Disney World. But as of writing, Disney hasn’t said there will be any delays to the reopening! Click Here to Learn More About the Mysterious Happenings with All-Star Music Reservations Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts are next on the list to reopen, but not until after September. Port Orleans – Riverside is set to reopen on October 14th, 2021, and Port Orleans – French Quarter will reopen on October 28, 2021. Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter You can book reservations now for both of these hotels in Disney World. Port Orleans Riverside The last hotel to join the party will be Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, which has a reopening date of December 9th, 2021. All-Star Sports Entrance Reservations are now open for this Value Resort, so you can book your stay ASAP! Club Level In several hotels around Disney World — even reopened ones — Club Level lounges inside have remained closed. Disney released a list of reopening dates for these lounges, and several of them are coming back soon! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: September 16th, 2021 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn: September 23rd, 2021 Belle Vue Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort: September 26th, 2021 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: December 16th, 2021 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: December 16th, 2021 Outer Rim Lounge at Contemporary Resort You’ll be able to grab drinks at the resort’s lounge again when they reopen this year. Hotel Refurbishments All-Star Movies has been open for a while now, but they’re undergoing a refurbishment right now with updates to the hotel’s lobby. All-Star Movies The construction is expected to last through October of this year. Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, there’s a LOT of construction happening. Construction at the Contemporary Updates are coming to the hotel’s guest rooms, with a new Incredibles theme! Incredibles Room ©Disney The lobby is being renovated, so guests are asked to go to the second floor for check-in and concierge services. The lobby at Disney’s Contemporary Resort And The Wave…of American Flavors is being reimagined as Steakhouse 71, which gets its name from the year Disney World opened. This new restaurant is set to open in time for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, which begin October 1st. ©Disney In the meantime, you can still enjoy the Wave’s breakfast up in California Grill’s dining room! Having the Wave Breakfast at California Grill We went up to try out the new Wave breakfast spot, and we were big fans of the awesome breakfast views! Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the Monorail Station is still closed for updates. Tarps are DOWN at the Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We rode through it on the Monorail, but it doesn’t stop at this station. We’re expecting to see it reopen soon, since the last time we were there the tarps were coming down! Monorail Station At Disney’s Old Key West Resort, the lobby and check-in area are getting updates as well. Old Key West Resort Guests will be redirected to another area for check-in services. This refurbishment is expected to last through late September 2021. Old Key West Lobby Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is also getting some updates to the lobby, which is expected to be closed through late October 2021. Saratoga Springs Lobby Cast Members and signs will direct guests to the temporary location for check-in and concierge services. That wraps up our tour through all the rides and hotels that will be closed in Disney World this September! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about all the updates in Disney World. Click Here to See a Sneak Peek at the New Club Cool Coming to EPCOT Soon Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which upcoming ride are you most excited for in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL the Rides and Hotels That Will Be CLOSED in September in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World just announced their NEW Annual Pass Program! ©Disney YEP! Annual passes are officially coming back for the first time since the shutdowns in March of 2020 — but there are some changes to the program! There are now only 4 passes being offered, and 3 of them are only for Florida residents. The passes go on sale on September 8th, and we have news about upgrading current theme park tickets into an Annual Pass! If you have already bought your tickets to Disney World, don’t worry! Starting September 8th, you can upgrade them into an Annual Pass. ©Disney Disney said eligible tickets can be upgraded to select pass types! Annual Pass You will be able to apply the entire price you paid for your tickets into a select Annual Pass. We’re waiting for you! Disney says eligibility rules apply and they have not yet clarified which tickets are eligible or which Annual Pass types they can be upgraded to. Disney World Annual Passholder entrance sign You can upgrade your tickets using My Disney Experience, at a theme park ticket window, or at the Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs. You can also call Disney at 407-W-Disney (407-934-7639). Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Stay tuned to DFB for more info on the new Disney World Annual Pass Program! Click here to learn about the new annual pass program 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 upgrading tickets into an annual pass? Tell us in the comments! The post Can I Upgrade My Current Disney World Ticket to An Annual Pass? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With all the new announcements and changes at Disney World lately, it’s easy to get overwhelmed while planning your next vacation to the parks. How much are you going to have to rely on your phone? What services are unavailable? Should you stay on or off Disney property? Disney World! So many questions, so little time. But since you’ve made the time to come check out our channel, we’re going to try to help make things a little less stressful and a whole lot easier. 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 trick!The post DFB Video: 25 Tricks to Make Disney World Easier first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier today, Disney World announced details about the NEW Annual Passes that will be available for purchase soon, and there have been some changes. Disney World Annual Pass We’ve already shared a breakdown of the basic features of these new passes, a look at their benefits and costs, an explanation of how the program affects current passholders, and a look at whether these new passes are more expensive than the old offerings. But now we’re taking a closer look at one BIG factor that could impact your decision as to which annual pass to purchase — blockout dates. What blockout dates your annual pass will be subject to depends on what type of pass you purchase. Under the new system, there will be 4 different passes available to purchase. You can see some basic information on these passes in the graphic below. ©Disney Let’s take a closer look at the blockout dates for each type of pass. Disney Pixie Dust Pass The Disney Pixie Dust Pass (the cheapest of all the Annual Passholder options) allows guests to visit Disney World on most weekdays (with a Park Pass reservation), and there are additional blockout dates during peak and holiday periods. Here’s a look at the Pixie Dust Pass blockout dates for September 2021 through February 2022. You can see all of the weekends are blocked out, as well as select peak/holiday dates like the week of Thanksgiving, the week of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and other dates. ©Disney Here’s a look at the blockout dates for this pass from March of 2022 through August of 2022… ©Disney …and from September of 2022 through October of 2022. ©Disney Disney Pirate Pass The Disney Pirate Pass is slightly more expensive but features different blockout dates. For the Pirate Pass, guests will be able to get into the parks (with a valid Park Pass) most dates, but there are blockout dates during peak and holiday periods. Here’s a look at the blockout calendar for September of 2021 through February of 2022. You can see that while many weekends are available with this pass (unlike with the Pixie Dust Pass), several holiday/peak dates are blocked out, like days around the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, among others. ©Disney Here’s the remainder of the blockout calendar through August 2022… ©Disney …and through October of 2022. ©Disney Disney Sorcerer Pass The Disney Sorcerer Pass is more expensive than the previous two passes and features its own unique set of blockout dates. Those with the Sorcerer Pass will be able to visit the parks (with a Park Pass reservation) most dates, except there are blockout dates during select holiday periods. Here’s a look at the Sorcerer Pass Blockout Calendar. Select dates near Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are blocked out, but many others are available. ©Disney Here’s a look at the Sorcerer Pass blockout dates through August of 2022… ©Disney …all the way through October of 2022. ©Disney Disney Incredi-Pass Finally, we reach the last new ticket option — the Incredi-Pass. This pass is not subject to any blockout dates, so guests with this pass will be able to enter the Disney World theme parks on any day of their choosing (provided they obtain a Park Pass reservation). ©Disney And that’s a look at the current blockout dates for the NEW Disney World Annual Pass options. Again, keep in mind that regardless of what the blockout calendar shows, those with an Annual Pass will need a Park Pass reservation in order to enter a Disney World theme park on any given day. Check out the video below to see 10 changes coming to Disney World that you need to know about. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates regarding the new passholder offerings and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to learn more about Disney World’s new passholder options. 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 buying a new Disney World Annual Pass? Tell us in the comments. The post All of the BLOCKOUT Dates for Disney World's NEW Annual Pass Program first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Failure is just another opportunity to learn. ©The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to failure, and sometimes it’s proven to be a good thing long-term. We’re going over some of Disney’s biggest movie flops and how they impacted Disney. These Disney movies are considered “flops” for different reasons — some financially, some critically, and some even led to the end of a potential franchise. Let’s go over how these movies “failed” Disney. Fantasia You may know and love Sorcerer Mickey now but, back in the day, he wasn’t so beloved. Fantasia was released in 1940 with a budget of $2 million. Even though it made $77 million at the box office, at the time, it was considered a huge flop. World War II prevented Disney from being able to release the film in Europe, which accounted for a major loss in profits. This flop, on the other hand, eventually turned a profit over the years that followed. Sorcerer Mickey Critically, it was a huge success, and it currently sits on Rotten Tomatoes with a cool 95% fresh rating. Since 1940, Fantasia has grown into a Disney icon, with Sorcerer Mickey in Disney World shows, merchandise, characters, and more. In 1999, Disney also released Fantasia 2000, a completely new version of Fantasia (aside from the inclusion of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!). The lasting impact of Fantasia could even be seen in Mickey’s classic Sorcerer’s Hat being installed as a huge park icon in Disney’s Hollywood Studios from 2001 until 2015. Pretty good, for a flop! Check out these Fantasia collectible items here! Treasure Planet Treasure Planet, released in 2002, was one of the most expensive animated films made at that time. With a budget of $140 million, Treasure Planet only made $110 million worldwide at the box office. Screenrant reported that it was scheduled for a sequel, but those plans were scrapped after it flopped. It had a star-studded cast including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bill Murray, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, and many others, but they couldn’t help the enormous budget turn a profit. ©Disney Critically, Treasure Planet did not totally fail. On Rotten Tomatoes, Treasure Planet has a score of 69%, and it was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Academy Award. Read about 10 major plot holes in Disney movies here! The Black Cauldron In 1985, Disney made The Black Cauldron, which had a budget of $44 million. As of 1985, it was the most expensive animated film made at that time. It bombed, making only $21 million at the box office. Critically, it had mixed reviews as well, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 55%. Plagued with animator strikes, CEO changes, last-minute story changes, and dramatic budget cuts, the film went down as one that single-handedly almost killed Disney Animation. ©D23 The Black Cauldron achieved a few firsts for Disney animated films, such as the first PG rating and the first use of CGI imagery. It tells the complicated story of a pig-keeper and a princess and some consider it to be one of the most terrifying Disney animated films ever made. Read about the SCARIEST Movies On Disney+ right now! John Carter John Carter was a highly anticipated Disney film in 2012. It was based on the Barsoom science fiction novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs and had been in development at various times for a film adaptation since the 1930s. Disney had plans for a sequel and director Andrew Stanton ultimately planned for a trilogy of films. ©Disney With mixed reviews and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 52%, John Carter lost Disney an estimated $200 million. It is one of the most expensive movies ever made at an estimated $350 million when all costs are factored in, making it a huge loss for Disney. Plagued with bad marketing, a lofty budget setting unrealistic standards, and a director who had never worked in live-action before, the film had a hard time getting off the ground. Many to this day think this was the major catalyst that pushed Disney to steer away from creating original films for a while, with them instead shifting their focus to sequels and spin-offs. Click here for everything coming to Disney+ in August! Tomorrowland Speaking of original films that flopped, we have arrived at Tomorrowland. This was a science fiction film released in 2015, inspired by Tomorrowland located in Disney Parks. The film received mixed reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 50%. Tomorrowland told the story of an alternate dimension known as “Tomorrowland,” from which animatronics visit earth to recruit creative and smart humans fit for Tomorrowland. ©Disney It’s estimated that Disney lost at least $120-150 million when factoring in all expenses on Tomorrowland, with a budget of $280 million and box office sales of $209 million. Critics cited the lack of development of the Tomorrowland dimension as a major negative. The film had a lot of hype and an engaging viral marketing campaign that created buzz, but the final product underwhelmed audiences. For a movie about hopefulness and the future it was kind of…a bummer. Even George Clooney‘s charismatic smile couldn’t charm this film out of the flop bucket. Can you answer these 3 Disney movie trivia questions? Dumbo (Live-Action) Disney released a live-action version of Dumbo in 2019, after the successes of the live-action versions of The Lion King, Aladdin, and Lady and the Tramp. It received mixed reviews and was considered the least successful of the Disney live-action remakes. Walt Disney Presents… While the 1941 animated film Dumbo sits at 98% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, 2019 Dumbo received a score of 46%. Tim Burton directed the film, and it did not feature any talking or singing animals, unlike the animated film. The film was very different from the original, with Burton’s signature dark and moody style all over it, and fans didn’t latch on to it. According to box office records, Dumbo appeared to be financially successful, but Deadline reported that it actually lost money. Learn more about the upcoming live-action Pinocchio here! Prince of Persia: Sands of Time In 2010, Disney had high hopes for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, which was based on the Prince of Persia video game franchise. It was no secret that Prince of Persia was expected to be the next Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise for Disney, and, although it was financially successful, it was a critical bomb. Rotten Tomatoes rates the film as 37%. ©Disney With a budget estimated between $150-200 million, Prince of Persia made $336 million at the box office. Disney was criticized for casting and story choices, having crafted a new narrative rather than fully relying on the established video game storyline, and the future of this potential franchise was scrapped. Click here for 9 things you need on your next Disney movie night! Mars Needs Moms Mars Needs Moms was a 3D computer-animated film released in 2011 that amounted to the 4th largest box office failure in HISTORY. Yikes. Mars Needs Moms lost an estimated $100-144 million after making only $39 million at the box office. Rotten Tomatoes rates this film at 37%. ©Disney A major critical and financial flop, Mars Needs Moms was based on the novel by Berkeley Breathed. This was the final film created by Robert Zemeckis’ animation studio, ImageMovers. You might know their work on other equally creepy CGI films like Polar Express or Beowulf. Yep, same creepy CGI here. Critics complained about the uncanny valley issues evident in the CGI and the weak narrative of the film. Read about how Disney+ will continue to save The Walt Disney Company here! Alice Through the Looking Glass Add another Tim Burton movie to the flop pile (though he didn’t direct this one, just produced!). Alice Through the Looking Glass was the 2016 sequel to Disney’s live-action Alice in Wonderland from 2010. In this film, Alice travels back to Wonderland to help the Mad Hatter. Especially when compared to the success of the first film, Looking Glass was a box office bomb, earning $299 million with a budget of $170 million. ©D23 It was also largely panned by critics for its weak storyline, sitting at 30% on Rotten Tomatoes. Hollywood Reporter wrote that the film lost an estimated $70 million for Disney. There’s no amount of weird headless dancing Johnny Depp could do to save this film. Pre-order the newest Alice in Wonderland doll here! The Lone Ranger Disney’s 2013 The Lone Ranger is one of the biggest box office bombs of all time. Ouch. The Lone Ranger stars Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger and Johnny Depp as Tonto, a Native American character, whose casting was widely criticized. ©Disney Not only did it lose a huge amount of money, it also received negative reviews of both the film and the stars’ performances. It’s currently on Rotten Tomatoes at 30%, and it’s estimated that the film lost Disney at least $115 million. The production was plagued with issues — most notably going seriously over budget, director changes, and story changes. It was even cancelled outright at one point in production. Critics also noted that the film was way too long — coming in at a whopping 149 minutes. Learn about the most obscure things you can watch on Disney+ here! Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 2017’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is the 5th (and, for now, final) movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. It received mostly negative reviews, with a score of 29% on Rotten Tomatoes. Although it was not a total financial loss, it received some of the worst reviews and profits of the Pirates films. Basically, 5 movies in, they were scraping the bottom of that rum barrel pretty hard to try and come up with a compelling story with many of the original players. ©Disney Disney originally planned to shoot a sixth Pirates installment, but so far the plans for that film are TBD. In June 2020 Hollywood Reporter wrote that Disney is planning to release an all-new female-led Pirates film starring Margot Robbie, but it will be separate from the sixth film. Sometimes the moral of the story is to quit while you’re ahead, especially when it comes to the sequel/series situation! Is Disney+ the future of The Walt Disney Company? Flubber Head to the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT and you might not know this film was a flop, but Disney’s Flubber, released in 1997, received overwhelmingly negative reviews. It scored a 24% on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the critical failure, it was a financial success, earning $178 million worldwide. ©Disney Flubber is a good example of a film that can flop in one way yet succeed in another. Robin Williams stars as a mad scientist who invents “flying rubber,” aka Flubber. It was a remake of the 1961 film, The Absent-Minded Professor. Critics claimed the film wasted the cast while focusing too much on special effects. Is Disney+ actually making money? The Haunted Mansion Disney’s The Haunted Mansion has a 14% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the worst-reviewed Disney films. The 2003 horror comedy film stars Eddie Murphy, but critics felt that the film ultimately wasn’t scary OR funny. Many complained the film relied too heavily on Murphy’s schtick and not enough on the plot or the Mansion itself. ©Disney With a budget of $90 million, The Haunted Mansion made $182.3 million worldwide, making it not a total financial loss. It was RIGHT on the heels of the booming success of the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, so viewers were eager for more rides-turned-film. It was recently announced that a Haunted Mansion reboot is in the works, so hopefully, the new film will receive better reviews. Click here to see who could star in the upcoming Haunted Mansion live-action movie! The Country Bears Another theme park attraction adaptation didn’t take to the silver screen very well. It was released in 2002 with a disappointing 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As charming and knee-slapping as the attraction is in Magic Kingdom, it just lost some of its magic in film and left movie-goers wondering why they spent money to see it. ©Disney It had a decent cast, including Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, and Haley Joel Osment, and even had some special cameos from talented musicians like Don Henley and Elton John! The box office felt the hit on this one, only earning an abysmal $17 million. The Country Bears missed the mark on the financial earnings and the critical reviews. Click Here to Watch The Country Bears Interact With Some Unexpected Characters! You can find most of the movies on Disney+ if you want to form your own opinion. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney news! Click here for 7 of the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! 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 seen any of these movies? Tell us in the comments! The post 13 of Disney's BIGGEST Movie Flops first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Walt Disney World Resort, being an Annual Passholder brings a special kind of magic – the kind that lets you visit our theme parks again and again so you can revisit the spots where your favorite memories were made. And as the countdown to our 50th anniversary celebration continues, the magic is calling: We’re excited to share that beginning Sept. 8, 2021, we will once again invite new Walt Disney World Annual Passholders to be a part of this beloved program!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/9qPbWlNe6o4View the full article

Disney World Annual Passes have been M.I.A. for a while now, but they are officially returning this September! Annual Pass Even though Annual Passes are returning, they will look pretty different from before with brand new tiers and names (similar to the new Magic Key system at Disneyland). We’ve got a look at pricing and what the new pass options offer, so let’s see how it compares to the previous Annual Pass system! Pricing The new Annual Pass system offers four pass options: the Disney Incredi-Pass, the Disney Sorcerer Pass, the Disney Pirate Pass, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass. The previous Annual Pass options included a few more options like Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Theme Park Select, Weekday Select, and EPCOT After 4. Food and Wine MagicBand for Annual Passholders The Disney Incredi-Pass is the most expensive of the new passes at $1,299. The Disney Sorcerer Pass is the next tier at $899, followed by the Disney Pirate Pass which costs $699, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass which costs $399. The Disney Sorcerer Pass is available to Florida Residents and DVC Members only, and the Disney Pirate and Pixie Dust Passes are available to Florida Residents only. You can also add a Water Parks and Sports option to any of the passes for $99 plus tax. You can also add a PhotoPass option to any of the four passes for $99 plus tax. Disney World Annual Pass Let’s take a look at the prices for the previous Annual Pass options! Disney Platinum Plus Pass: $1,295 Disney Platinum Pass: $1,195 Disney Gold Pass (Florida Residents or DVC Member only): $719 Disney Silver Pass (Florida Residents only): $539 Disney Theme Park Select Pass (Florida Residents only): $439 Disney Weekday Select Pass (Florida Residents only): $369 Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass (Florida Residents only): $309 Disney World Annual Passholder entrance sign Overall, the new pass tiers are pretty similar in price compared to the previous system. The Disney Incredi-Pass is about the same price as the Platinum Plus Pass, The Disney Sorcerer Pass is most similar to the Gold Pass, the Disney Pirate Pass is like the Silver Pass, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass is similar to the Weekday Select Pass. Perks One of the best parts of being a Disney World Annual Passholder is the perks! From pop-up shops to special merchandise to free magnets, there are a lot of things to look forward to when becoming an Annual Passholder. But what do the new passes offer in comparison to the current passes? Passholer-Exclusive Shop The biggest change is that the new passes allow Passholders to hold MORE Park Pass Reservations than before! Previously, all Annual Passholders were able to select three park reservations at a time, and with the new passes, guests can hold up to five! The Disney Incredi-Pass and the Disney Sorcerer Pass will allow 5 park reservations at one time, the Disney Pirate Pass will allow 4 park reservations, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass will allow 3 park reservations. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder If Passholders stay at a Disney World resort or another select hotel, they will be able to book park reservations for each day of their stay ON TOP of the amount allowed for their Annual Pass. The limits on park reservations are also changing for guests with current certain Annual Passes! Disney Platinum Plus: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Platinum Pass: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Gold Pass: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Silver Pass: Up to 4 reservation holds at a time. Disney Theme Park Select Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Disney Weekday Select Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Annual Passholder Ears If you have a current Disney World Annual Pass, you can continue to use your pass as normal, but you’ll need to switch to one of the new pass options when it’s time to renew. We will share discount info and more as it’s released. NOTE: Disney has said that Annual Passes CAN sell out as they continue to manage attendance, so keep that in mind as you make decisions about Annual Passes. We’ll continue to update you on the latest Disney World Annual Passholder 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 are your thoughts on the new Annual Pass system? Let us know in the comments! The post Are Disney World's New Annual Passes More Expensive Than The Old Ones? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been waiting to buy a Disney World Annual Pass, we’ve got some good news for you! Disney World Annual Passholder entrance sign Disney recently announced that Annual Passes would go on sale sometime before the 50th anniversary, and today they released a BUNCH of information about the new system! Just like the Magic Key passes at Disneyland, Disney World is getting a brand new Annual Pass system with new tiers and names. But if you are a current Annual Passholder, here are a few things you need to know! First of all, current Annual Passholders can continue to use their current pass as usual. However, there is a slight change to the amount of Park Pass Reservations you can hold at one time! Annual Passholder Card Reservation Details Starting on September 8th (when Annual Passes resume sales), guests with certain current Annual Passes will be able to hold MORE park reservations at one time! Here is the full list of how many reservations you can have depending on the type of Annual Pass starting on September 8th: Disney Platinum Plus: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Platinum Pass: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Gold Pass: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Silver Pass: Up to 4 reservation holds at a time. Disney Theme Park Select Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Disney Weekday Select Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. ©Disney Renewal Pricing and Details When it is time to renew your Annual Pass, that is when you can renew into one of the new passes. There are four new Annual Pass options including the Disney Incredi-Pass, the Disney Sorcerer Pass, the Disney Pirate Pass, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass. Now, let’s break down each pass and how much it will cost to renew into them. Incredi-Pass Pricing The Disney Incredi-Pass is the most expensive of the bunch. It will cost $1,104 plus tax if you renew. This pass option has NO blockout dates and you can hold up to 5 park reservations at one time. Cinderella Castle Sorcerer Pass Pricing Next up is the Disney Sorcerer Pass! This one will cost you $764 plus tax when you renew. The Sorcerer Pass has limited blockout dates, can hold 5 park reservations at a time, and is ONLY available to Florida Residents or Disney Vacation Club Members. Pirate Pass Pricing The Disney Pirate Pass will cost you $594 plus tax when you renew. This pass is available only to Florida residents, has blockout dates around peak times and holidays, and can hold 4 park reservations at a time! There are so many hidden details on this ride! Pixie Dust Pass Pricing Lastly, the Disney Pixie Dust Pass will cost $339 plus tax when you renew. Note: The pass is only available for Florida residents. Most weekdays will be available for guests with the Pixie Dust Pass, however, it has the most blockout dates. It can still hold 3 park reservations at once. ©Disney If You’re Currently in Your Renewal Window According to Disney, if you are within your renewal window currently, you can choose to renew into the current Annual Pass options. This will be an option through September 7, 2021. Starting September 8th, you will be able to select from the new passes at the time of renewal. ©Disney Additional Details Disney also mentioned that Passholders should be on the lookout for a new magnet soon AND that there will be special surprises for Passholders during the 50th anniversary celebrations! The new passes will continue to have discounts on merchandise and dining, theme park parking included, and more. Be sure to stay tuned for more information on the new Annual Pass system at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you currently have an Annual Pass for Disney World? Which one do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney World's New Annual Pass Program Affects Current Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Annual Passes at Disney World haven’t been sold since the parks closed in March of 2020, except in very specific cases. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Disney announced at the beginning of the month that Annual Passes WOULD return before the start of the 50th-anniversary celebration! Well, now it’s time to mark your calendars! Disney World Annual Passes will go on sale again on September 8th! And we have ALL the details. Similar to the new Magic Key system in Disneyland, Disney World’s pass system is getting a revamp. Disney World Annual Pass The new system will offer 4 passes: the Disney Incredi-Pass, the Disney Sorcerer Pass, the Disney Pirate Pass, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass. We’re going to walk you through ALL of the pricing and changes here as simply as we can! Types of Annual Passes and Pricing Incredi-Pass Pricing The Disney Incredi-Pass is the most expensive of the bunch at $1,299 plus tax. Florida residents can pay $99 per month for 12 months after a down payment of $205. This pass option has NO blockout dates and you can hold up to 5 park reservations at one time. Tree of Life Sorcerer Pass Pricing Next up is the Disney Sorcerer Pass! This one costs $899 plus tax. Florida residents can pay $63 per month for 12 months after a $205 down payment. The Sorcerer Pass has limited blockout dates, can hold 5 park reservations at a time, and is ONLY available to Florida Residents or Disney Vacation Club Members. Magic Kingdom Pirate Pass Pricing The Disney Pirate Pass will cost you $699 plus tax, with the option to pay $45 per month for 12 months after a $205 down payment for Florida residents. This pass is available only to Florida residents, has blockout dates around peak times and holidays, and can hold 4 park reservations at a time! Welcome to EPCOT! Pixie Dust Pass Pricing Lastly, the Disney Pixie Dust Pass will cost $399 plus tax. Florida residents can pay $19 per month for 12 months after a $205 down payment, and the pass is only available for Florida residents. Most weekdays will be available for guests with the Pixie Dust Pass, however, it has the most blockout dates. It can still hold 3 park reservations at once. Slinky Dog Dash Here’s a look at these passes and prices all broken down in one graphic. ©Disney Reservation Details As seen above, the number of park reservations that can be held will depend on the pass type. There will also be “bonus reservations” on the calendar available for Passholders from time time, and that reservation will NOT count as part of the limit. Let’s Go! When Passholders stay at Disney World resorts or other select hotels, they will be able to make park reservations for each day of their stay. This is in addition to the number of reservations the pass can hold. ©Disney There will also be enhancements to the reservation system that includes an integrated calendar that lets Passholders see blockout dates for each type of pass, view available dates, and make, modify, or cancel the park reservations all in one spot. Customization Passholders will also be able to customize their pass by choosing to include things like Water Parks, Sports, or Disney PhotoPass. All add-on options will be available to purchase with any of the four new passes. There is a Water Park and Sports upgrade option for $99 plus tax and PhotoPass upgrade for $99 plus tax. These can be added to any pass type. Blizzard Beach Entrance Passes will continue to offer perks and benefits including the park hopping option, standard theme park parking, and discounts on merchandise and dining. Disney also mentioned that there would be a few special surprises throughout the 50th anniversary celebration! How This Impacts Current Annual Passes Until September 8th, current Passholders will still be able to use their pass as usual. If you are currently in your renewal period, you can choose to renew into one of the current Annual Pass options until September 7, 2021. But come September 8th, you will need to renew into one of the new pass system. Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios If You Want to Upgrade Your Ticket Have you already purchased a theme park ticket? Well, good news! Disney has shared that eligible tickets can be upgraded to select pass types. This can be done through My Disney Experience, at a theme park ticket window, or at the Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs. You can also call Disney at 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639). Main Street, U..SA. Where to Purchase Annual Passes Passes will be available for purchase on the Disney website or on the My Disney Experience app. You can also call 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639), but you may experience long wait times. You can also purchase an Annual Pass at a theme park ticket window or at the Disney Ticket Center in Disney Springs. ©Disney But NOTE!! To help with attendance numbers, Disney will be limiting the number of Annual Passes on sale. This means the new Annual Passes CAN sell out. So, if you’re planning to purchase a pass on September 8th, be sure to set your alarms so you have a better chance of snagging one! We’ll remind you when Annual Passes go on sale, so stay tuned for the latest 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. We know this is a LOT of information! So please let us know all your questions below. We will do our best to get them answered. The post BREAKING: NEW Annual Pass Program Announced For Disney World...And There Have Been CHANGES. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If there’s one snack that will remain an icon forever, it’s Disney Popcorn. And, that’s why we’ve been SO hyped about the latest collection to hit the shelves in the Disney Parks! Loungefly Mickey Popcorn Backpack! Disney has been releasing popcorn-scented items (!!!), ranging from backpacks to Crocs recently. And, we FINALLY spotted some of these accessories on the shelves at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort! The Popcorn Minnie Ears have arrived at the World of Disney, and they’re even BETTER than we could have ever imagined! Popcorn Minnie Ears The white bow on the front is patterned with Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets as a nod to the fan-favorite souvenir! Look at That Detail! The clear red ears have little bits of popcorn in them that will move along with you (So they look like popping popcorn on the go!). Mini Popcorn! The red faux leather headband is also stitched with the Disney and Loungefly logo on the side. Popcorn Ears Headband BUT, the best part of these ears is that they are sniffable. Yes, the Popcorn Ears ACTUALLY smell like the buttery and salty Disney Popcorn we all love. Could these be the best Minnie Ears ever? Maybe. Will we be sniffing them whenever we miss the parks? Absolutely! What Cuties! You can take home the Popcorn Ears for $39.99 at the World of Disney. And, we’ll be on the lookout for any other new and exciting items coming to the Disney Parks soon! In the meantime, you can stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! New inclusive mannequins added to stores in Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to add the Popcorn Ears to your collection? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Disney Just Released POPCORN SCENTED Ears! 🍿 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has a lot of hotels on property, with fun themes and delicious food. Disney’s Beach Club Resort There’s been a lot of new stuff in the parks lately between World Princess Week and Halloween-time, but what about all the hotels? We’re heading to several Disney World hotels to see what’s changed this week. Let’s start with some EPCOT-area Resorts. BoardWalk Inn Food Update Over at the BoardWalk Inn, the BoardWalk Ice Cream stand is now serving milkshakes! We tried a couple of different flavors, including this Cookies and Cream Currents one. Cookies ‘n Cream and Currant Other flavors included Vacation Vanilla, Strawberry Riptide, Coastal Chocolate, Plant-based Vanilla Cyclone, and Plant-Based Chocolate Cyclone. All the milkshakes on the menu were $5.49. Check Out Our Review of the Milkshakes Here On our way, we noticed some construction going on. BoardWalk Inn Construction Update Outside the shops at the BoardWalk, Cast Members were hard at work replacing the pebbled walkways. Construction at BoardWalk Inn The area where you can usually find bike rentals was walled off for this construction. Construction Walls at BoardWalk Inn We’ll be back soon to see what the finished product looks like! BoardWalk Inn Merchandise Update We stopped in the Screendoor General Store to check out any new merchandise. We found this Abracadabar hat for $27.99, which is themed after the Bar and Lounge on the BoardWalk. New Abracadabar Hat There was also a new beach bag, which had a basket bottom and cute stripes on the fabric. BoardWalk Inn Beach Bag This bag was $64.99 at Screendoor General Store. Yacht Club Construction Update We headed over to the Yacht Club to see if anything new was going on there! Sure enough, there’s a lot of construction going on to update the exterior of the rooms. Yacht Club Construction We saw teams working outside on scaffolding for touch-ups to the paint and other repairs around the building. Construction at Yacht Club Let’s go check out the merchandise at Yacht Club as well! Yacht Club Merchandise Update In the Marketplace, we found new Yacht Club-themed clothing by Vinyard Vines, including this blue polo shirt with “Disney’s Yacht Club Resort” embroidered on the front. Shirt at Yacht Club The shirt was $99.50. There was a new jacket as well, also by Vinyard Vines with embroidery on the front. Yacht Club Jacket You can get the jacket at the Marketplace for $128. Riviera Food Update Jumping over to Disney’s Riviera Resort, we tried a new Disney princess-themed dessert, which came out as part of the World Princess Week in Disney World. This is the Belle Cheesecake. So pretty! The cheesecake was on a tart base with a lemon curd inside. The dessert was $6.99 at Le Petit Cafe in the Riviera Resort. Check Out Our Full Review of the Cheesecake Here Riviera Merchandise Update After we enjoyed our Belle cheesecake, we stopped by the gift shop to see if there was any new merchandise. We found a new Riviera-themed ornament with a hidden surprise inside — Mickey and Minnie! Riviera Ornament You can get this ornament at the Riviera Resort for $29.99. Polynesian Food Update We found more new princess-themed desserts over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This one was a Moana cupcake, with Moana and her boat’s sail on top. This looks so cute! It was a Vanilla Cake with Coconut Mousse, filled with Vanilla Buttercream. The details on top were made of White Chocolate. Check Out Our Full Review of the Moana Cupcake Here Saratoga Springs Food Update We had time for one more Disney princess dessert, so we headed over to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. There, we went to the Artist’s Palette to try the new Snow White Cupcake. Snow White Cupcake This cupcake had a spiced apple pie filling inside and was topped with Caramel Buttercream, Red Chocolate Fondant, and a Red Bow made of White and Milk Chocolate. Read Our Full Review of the Snow White Cupcake Here Saratoga Springs Merchandise Update While we were there, we stopped in the gift shop and found these cute new Disney character pens! There was one for Groot… Groot pen …Princess Belle… Belle pen …and Darth Vader. Darth Vader pen Each pen was $12.99. We also noticed a display in the hallway of Saratoga Springs, which was a Cast Member Canoe Decorating Contest! We stopped to check out some of the entries, including ones themed for the resort… Saratoga Springs Canoe …a classic one for Moana… Moana Canoe …an intricate diorama with a Luca theme… Luca Canoe …and a super cute canoe for Anna and Olaf from Frozen II. Anna Canoe That’s it for our tour of what’s new at the Disney World hotels! Keep following DFB for more updates around the theme park. Click Here to Find Out What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week 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 Disney World hotel is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney World Resorts: 3 Princess Desserts and an Ornament with a Hidden Surprise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB Friends! It’s been another fantastic week at Disney World! Will Tokyo Dining reopen soon? We’ve spent the week eating a TON of princess-themed snacks (and we have no regrets!), checking out some new princess merchandise, and trying not to buy the latest pair of Disney Crocs. In the meantime, we’ve also been keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus. And we’ve got some changes and updates for you this week, including a LOT of price increases. EPCOT Funnel Cake Funnel cakes just went up in price at EPCOT: Funnel Cake with Sugar increased from $8 to $9 Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream increased from $11 to $12 Funnel Cake with Chocolate Sauce increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Cookies ‘n Cream Funnel Cake increased from $12 to $13.50 Tokyo Dining Tokyo Dining reopened in EPCOT today and there were quite a few menu updates. So take a deep breath, and get ready to read through a LOT of changes. The Appetizers (or Otsumami) is where we first started seeing updates: Garden Salad increased from $5.95 to $6 ADDED: Crab Salad — 3pc Crab Legs, 2pc Crab Claws, Mixed Greens and Yuzu Gari Dressing for $30 Vegetable Miso Soup is now just Miso Soup and increased from $5 to $7 REMOVED: Asari Clam Miso Soup ADDED: Wagyu Wrap — Wagyu Striploin, Uni, Black Tobiko, Rice, Nori, drizzled with Sashimi Soy Sauce for $31 ADDED: Kamo Roast — Sliced Duck Breast, Asian mushrooms, drizzled with duck sauce for $22 Vegetable Naveyaki Udon Here are all the changes we saw under the “Sushi Rolls” part of the menu: Spicy Crunchy Roll increased from $13 to $14 Shrimp Tempura Roll increased from $15 to $16 ADDED: Hako Rainbow — Layered Tuna and Salmon, Tobiko, Avocado, Shiso rice, Soy paper, Eel and Volcano sauce for $18 California Roll increased from $13 to $14 Unagi Avocado Roll — Barbequed Eel with Avocado, Nori, topped with Eel sauce for $16 REMOVED: Volcano Roll, Dragon Monster Roll, Rainbow Roll, Seared Tuna Roll, Sunshine Salmon Roll, Citrus Shrimp Roll, Yuzu Ginger Beef Roll, Avocado Roll, Salmon Roll, Tuna Roll, Cucumber Roll, and Eel Cucumber Roll Fresh Sashimi Sampler But we’re not done with changes just yet. There are some NEW items on the “Donburi” part of the menu”: Unagi Don — Barbequed Eel over rice with green onion and Eel sauce for $28 Mini Chirashi — Tuna, Uni, Ikura with grated Wasabi and Yuzu peel served in a masu cup for $37 Salmon Ikura Don — Sushi grade Salmon Ikura over rice for $24 There’s a “Tempura” section for the following: Assorted Tempura (Shrimp, Assorted Vegetables) — 3pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Bell Peppers for $17 Tempura/Sushi Roll Combo (Shrimp, Vegetable Tempura and California Roll) — 3pc Shrimp, Onion, Asparagus, and Red Bell Peppers for $25 Kurobuta Tomahawk Tonkatsu — Inside The Kids Menu got a MASSIVE overhaul: Everything was removed from it, except for the California Roll and the Shrimp Tempura. Finally, there’s a section for “Liquor Premium,” which includes: Haku Vodka for $13 Legend Bourbon for $15 Roku Gin for $13 See Which EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Broke Our Hearts A Little Disney’s Animal Kingdom Flame Tree Barbecue We’ve got some brand NEW drinks popping up over at Flame Tree Barbecue: Frozen Mango Slushy with Glow Cube for $8.49 Tropical Breeze with Glow Cube — Layers of Frozen Mango and Raspberry with a Glow Cube for $8.49 Island Breeze — Parrot Bay Coconut Rum with layers of Frozen Mango and Raspberry for $12 Tropical Breeze All we can say is YUM. Read Our Full Review of the Tropical Breeze Yak and Yeti Restaurant Even Yak and Yeti Restaurant is about to get a little more expensive. Here are the changes we’ve seen there under “Small Plates:” Pork Pot Stickers and Pork Egg Rolls increased from $11.29 to $11.49 Wok-Fried Green Beans increased from $11.79 to $11.99 Yak & Yeti Pot Stickers Under “Shareables,” we’ve got another price increase: Ahi Tuna Nachos increased from $18.79 to $18.99 Under “Soups and Salads,” the option to add a half portion of soup or salad to any entrée increased from $3.29 to $4.99 along with these changes: Wonton Soup increased from $7.29 to $7.99 House Salad increased from $8.79 to $9.99 Seared Tuna Salad increased from $19.99 to $20.99 Chop Chop Chicken Salad increased from $17.99 to $18.99 Wonton Soup Under “Noodles and Bowls,” the option to add Tofu to Vegetable Lo Mein increased from $4.79 to $4.99. Under “Chef’s Specials,” we see that Coconut Shrimp increased from $25.79 to $25.99. Under “Entrees,” the Kobe Beef Burger increased from $20.99 to $21.99. For “Sides:” House Fried Rice increased from $13.79 to $13.99 Chicken Fried Rice increased from $9.79 to $9.99 Garlic Noodles increased from $12.79 to $12.99 Aware Cheesecake Even the Kids’ Menu has seen price increases. All the Kids’ Entrees have gone up from $10.79 to $10.99. And Kids’ Desserts have increased from $3.99 to $4.99. Read Our Most Recent Review of Yak and Yeti Restaurant Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Singing Spirits Pool Bar There are some new boozy drinks to imbibe at the Singing Spirits Pool Bar. Here’s what’s new: Wine selection now includes Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon ADDED: Melody Martini — Absolut Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple, Midori, and Sweet-and-Sour for $14 ADDED: The Red Carpet — Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade for $10 ADDED: Opening Act — Bacardi Superior Rum, Watermelon, Mint, and Lime Juice topped with Soda Water for $13 ADDED: Orange Freeze — Stoli Ohranj Vodka and Grand Marnier blended with Orange Purée for $15 Singing Spirits Pool Bar ADDED: Banana Cabana — Cruzan Mango Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Crème de Banana, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice with a float of Grenadine for $13 Sunshine Margarita increased from $14 to $15 Here’s One More Big Reason to Love Barefoot Pool Bar in Disney World Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Laguna Bar Laguna Bar has had quite a few menu updates recently! REMOVED: Chicken Caesar Salad Nachos got an upgrade and are now made with Fresh-made Corn Tortilla Chips, House-blended Queso Blanco, Pico de Gallo, Scallions, Guacamole, Pickled Jalapeños, and a Mexican Crema and price increased from $11 to $15 ADDED: Rix Boneless Wingerers — Twelve Boneless Wings tossed in choice of Chipotle Glaze, Teriyaki, Truffle Buffalo, Carolina BBQ, or Ancho Lime Dry Rub for $17 ADDED: Fried Mozzarella — Mozzarella Wedges with Marinara Sauce for $14 REMOVED: Pork Carnita Tacos Laguna Bar ADDED: Watchos — Crispy Waffle Fries loaded with House-blended Queso Blanco, Bacon, and Scallions for $15 REMOVED: Mojo Chicken Tacos ADDED: Bacon Cheddar Burger — Half-pound Burger, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Tabasco Onion, and Horseradish Aïoli on a Toasted Roll for $19.50 ADDED: Cotton Candy Cheesecake — served with Whipped Cream for $10 REVIEW: Everything OLD is NEW Again at ‘Ohana in Disney World…But is It BETTER? Find Out Here Rix Sports Bar & Grill If you noticed above, there were a few price increases at Laguna Bar, and those increases have carried throughout Coronado Springs Resort. Here’s what’s been updated on the menu for Rix Sports Bar & Grill under Appetizers: REMOVED: Chips & Salsa REMOVED: Rix Wingers Watchos increased from $14 to $15 Watchos at Rix Here’s what’s changed under “Soups and Salads.” Tomato Basil Soup increased from $8 to $10 Chile con Carne increased from $8 to $10 Caesar Salad increased from $11 to $13 Rix Sports Bar and Grill And, finally, here are the updates from “Signature Sandwiches and Favorites.” REMOVED: Queso Fundido Burger BBQ Ranch Burger increased from $18.50 to $19.50 Ale Battered Fish & Chips increased from $19 to $20 Philly Cheese Steak increased from $18 to $19 REMOVED: Rix Signature Hot Dog – Polish Boy and Rix Signature Hot Dog – Mayan Dog ADDED: Rix Signature Hot Dog – Siesta’s Dog — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh baked Bolillo Bun. Jalapeño Bacon Jam, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, and Avocado Crema for $15 Read Our Latest Review of Rix Sports Bar & Grill El Mercado de Coronado The changes just keep on coming at Coronado Springs. El Mercado de Cornado has seen a LOT of updates on the breakfast menu: Egg & Cheese Sandwich increased from $9.50 to $10 Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Grande Fiesta Bowl increased from $11.50 to $13 Buttermilk Pancakes increased from $10.75 to $12 Mickey Waffles increased from $10.75 to $13 ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Wrap for $14 ADDED: Tuna Salad Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Ham & Cheddar Sandwich, Chef Salad, and Blue Cheese Wedge Salad for $13 each El Mercado de Coronado ADDED: House Salad for $11 ADDED: Turkey, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich for $12 REMOVED: Croissant ADDED: Assorted Cookies for $4.50 ADDED: Funfetti Cupcake and Assorted Cupcakes for $6 each ADDED: Cronut for $5 ADDED: Red Velvet Cupcake, Smores Brownie, and Cheesecake Cupcake for $7.50 each El Mercado de Coronado There are updates for lunch and dinner, too: Nachos increased from $13 to $14 Bacon Cheeseburger increased from $15 to $16.50 Crispy Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich increased from $14.50 to $16 Philly Cheesesteak increased from $16 to $17 ADDED: Chicken Tenders — Breaded Chicken Tenders with seasoned Fries and dipping sauce for $14 Beyond Burger increased from $13 to $17 Pepperoni Pizza increased from $11 to $13 Cheese Pizza increased from $10 to $12 El Mercado de Coronado And the Grab & Go Menu got some updates: REMOVED: Smoked Turkey Club ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Wrap for $14 ADDED: Ham & Cheddar Sandwich, Tuna Salad Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Blue Cheese Wedge Salad, and Chef Salad for $13 each ADDED: House Salad and Fresh Veggies & Hummus for $11 each ADDED: Assorted Cookies for $4.50 ADDED: Funfetti Cupcake and Assorted Cupcakes for $6 each ADDED: Cronut for $5 ADDED: Red Velvet Cupcake, Smores Brownie, and Cheesecake Cupcake for $7.50 each REVIEW: The Merida Cupcake Is BACK in Disney World! Read Our Review! Maya Grill We’re not going to lie, we’re still dreaming about the amazing Churros we had here, and we’re happy to see they’re still on the menu. But a lot of the menu items here have seen price increases: Fiesta Nachos increased from $14 to $15 Empanada de Barbacoa increased from $13 to $15 Chips and Salsa increased from $9.50 to $10 Guacamole increased from $10.50 to $13 Ensalada Caesar increased from $11 to $13 Baja Fish Tacos increased from $24 to $25 Chicken Enchiladas increased from $26 to $27 Guac and chips! Quesadilla increased from $24 to $25 ($26 to add beef) Cochinita Pibil increased from $26 to $28 ADDED: Queso Fundido Burger for $19.50 Monterey Chicken Sandwich increased from $19 to $19.50 Sizzling Beef Skillet increased from $27 to $28 Chicken Fajita Skillet increased from $25 to $26 All Sides increased from $6 to $8 Chicken Fajita Skillet And many drinks here are going to cost more now: Cucumber Lime Mint Aqua Fresca increased from $7 to $8 Traditional Margarita Flight increased from $19 to $21 Mojito Punch increased from $6 to $7 Premium Margarita Flight increased from $20 to $31 Non-Alcoholic Sangria increased from $6 to $7 El Diablo increased from $14 to $15 Margarita flight! Ginger Gin Rickey increased from $16 to $17 Smokey Illegal increased from $14 to $15 Oaxacan Old Fashion increased from $18 to $19 Mango Blueberry Mint increased from $15 to $16 The Besito Daiquiri increased from $13 to $14 Dragones Top Shelf increased from $21 to $22 Read Our Most Recent Review of Maya Grill Siestas Cantina The food at Siestas Cantina has gone up, too. Here’s how it’s changed: Fire Cracker Shrimp increased from $13 to $15.50 Pretzel Bites increased from $11 to $12 Hummus Platter is now served with traditional-style hummus, grapes, carrot sticks, and pita chips and increased from $10 to $11 House Salad increased from $10 to $11 Chef Salad increased from $13 to $12 Spicy Sauce on that Firecracker Shrimp! Crispy Grouper Tacos increased from $15 to $17 Grilled Chicken Sandwich increased from $15 to $16 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger increased from $17 to $18.50 Chili Cheese Hot Dog increased from $14 to $15 Chicken Tender Platter increased from $14 to $15 Kids Meals increased from $11 to $12 Siestas Cantina And, like almost everything else, beverages have seen a price hike here: Patrón Top Shelf increased from $15 to $16 Tito’s Mule increased from $13.50 to $14.50 El Mojito increased from $11.75 to $13 La Clasica increased from $10.75 to $12 Sangria Rioja increased from $10.50 to $11.50 Cancun Colada and The Besito Daiquiri increased from $11.50 to $12.50 each Coronadorita increased from $10.50 to $11.50 Read Our Latest Review of Siestas Cantina Disney Springs House of Blues We’ve even seen some price changes over at House of Blues at Disney Springs. On the Appetizers Menu: BBQ Nachos — price for additions increased — Add grilled chicken for $4 (was $3), Add brisket for $6 (was $4), option to add pulled pork has been removed Carolina Mess increased from $12 to $13 Here’s the latest on the “Soups and Salads” part of the menu: REMOVED: Wedge Salad ADDED: Chicken Caesar Salad — Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Chives, Caesar Dressing for $17 Cobb Salad decreased from $18 to $17 Loaded Nachos from House of Blues Here’s what’s been updated under “Mains.” Baby Back Ribs increased for half rack from $20 to $22 and whole rack from $30 to $32 ADDED: Smoked Brisket — served with Coleslaw, BBQ Baked Beans, and Jalapeño Cornbread for $25 Fried Chicken increased from $21 to $22 New York Strip increased from $32 to $34 Cajun Chicken Pasta increased from $21 to $22 Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich with House-made Cole Slaw And the “Sides” part of the menu received a huge update: REMOVED: Jalapeño Cornbread, Mac & Cheese Skillet, Southern Street Corn, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts ADDED: Seasonal Vegetables, French Fries, and Mashed Potatoes — each for $5 And there’s a small change under “Cocktails,” too: REMOVED: Black & Blues Vodka Smash ADDED: Green Gator — Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum, Melon Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice for $13 We Just Ate Nearly EVERYTHING at This Newly Reopened Disney World Restaurant! Read Our Review! Like we said, there are a lot of changes, including loads of price increases. But we’re keeping an eye on all the menus, and we’ll let you know about other changes when they happen! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these menu changes? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 Price Increases Hit Multiple Disney World Restaurants This Week 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have been to EPCOT’s La Cava del Tequila at the Mexico Pavilion many, many, many times! It’s one of our favorite places to grab a drink. Happy anniversary, La Cava del Tequila! And we’ve enjoyed some REALLY unique beverages there, including a Tomato Margarita, the infamous Avocado Margarita, the SPICY El Diablo, and more! But today, La Cava del Tequila is serving up something a little different — because it’s the bar’s 12th anniversary! So we stopped by La Cava this afternoon to join in on the festivities! And we found out that they were offering up Make Your Own Raspados. Now, Raspado is actually the Spanish word for “shaved ice,” but these aren’t any old regular snowcones — these come with a boozy kick! We started by purchasing a ticket to make our own boozy snowcone for $20. Got our ticket! Then we got in line — bartenders were waiting behind the counter to add everything we requested to our treat. We chose our Rim — the options are Chile Poblano Salt, Black Ant Salt, and Popcorn Salt. Rim salts Then you can choose your syrup from three combos: Strawberry and Pomegranate, Mango and Blood Orange, and Pineapple and Ginger. Those sound delicious, right? Ooh, which syrup do we want? There are three choices for Liqueur — Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur, Nixta Corn Liqueur, and Orange Blue Curacao. Ready to make our snowcone! There were two options for Spirit: Jolly Rancher Infused Cintenela Tequila and Skittles Infused Ilegal Mezcal. So much fun! We could choose from some super fun toppings, like Rainbow Drops, Explosion Candy (aka Pop Rocks), and Unicorn Dust. Is this the most fun boozy snack ever? We think it might be! Toppings And there were some cool straws, too! Straws So what did we make? We chose Black Ant Salt, Strawberry and Pomegranate Syrup, Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur, Jolly Rancher Infused Tequila, and Pop Rocks. Raspado And you know what — this boozy snowcone HIT THE SPOT. It was delicious! Raspado It was also a LOT of fun to make, and there are a ton of awesome flavor combinations you could try here. To be honest, we’re not sure we ever want a regular snowcone again! Boozy snowcones forever! But if you’re wanting to make your own Raspado, know this — this is a one-day offering to celebrate La Cava’s 12th anniversary. So you’ll need to go to EPCOT NOW to get in on it. And they’re also having some giveaways, too (like t-shirts). If this offer is extended, we will let you know! And if we spot any other fun parties at EPCOT, we’ll let you know. But for now, we’re going to just keep on slurping up this boozy snowcone of our dreams. Check Out The Latest Margarita That Just Debuted at La Cava del Tequila! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried a Raspado? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Built a Boozy Snowcone (with Jolly Rancher-Infused Tequila) in EPCOT Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to unexpected things in Disney World, this past week was a doozy. Cinderella’s Castle There were evacuations, new merchandise policies, finger scans, menu changes, and more! Here are six unexpected things that happened in Disney World this week. Purchase Limits Although we recently saw a purchase limit with the new Halloween items in Disney World, the purchase limit has since become even stricter. Now the merchandise policy limit of two items per guest has been extended to almost all merchandise sold throughout all of Disney World. A Peek at the Sign Advising Guests About the Purchase Limit A Cast Member explained that this new policy is due to a merchandise supply issue, and we don’t know how long this purchase limit will last. We will be keeping a close eye on this change. Read more about the new Disney World purchase limit here! Finger Scans Are Back This week we visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and were surprised to see that finger scanning has returned to Disney World. Finger scans are back! From our vantage point, we did not see Cast Members sanitizing the finger scanners between guests, but we did see hand sanitizer stations once entering the park. This is another change we’ll be closely monitoring! Read more about the return of finger scanners in Disney World here! Food We saw three big surprises in Disney World food this week, including milkshakes, a new menu, and price increases. BoardWalk Ice Cream Milkshakes On Disney’s BoardWalk, BoardWalk Ice Cream added milkshakes to their menu! We tried two of the new milkshakes, Cookies ’n Cream and Currents, and Strawberry Riptide. Cookies ‘n Cream Milkshake We really enjoyed both these milkshakes and for $5.49 each, they are a pretty good portion size for the price! Next time you visit Disney’s BoardWalk, you might want to make a stop to enjoy this cold treat on a hot day. Check out more photos of BoardWalk Ice Cream milkshakes here! Menu for La Creperie de Paris La Creperie is a brand new restaurant opening on October 1st in EPCOT’s France pavilion. This restaurant will have both Quick Service and Table Service and will serve sweet and savory crepes alongside ciders and wine. Just hand over the crepes and no one will get hurt ©Disney Disney released the menu for La Creperie this week and we can’t wait to try their savory galettes and sweet dessert crepes. ©Disney You will NOT need a reservation for Table Service, as they will be operating on a first-come, first-serve basis! Here’s the full menu for La Creperie de Paris! Price Increases at Yak & Yeti Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom received quite a few price increases this week, making it a bit more expensive for anyone choosing to dine there. Yak and Yeti The prices of select Small Plates, Shareables, Soups and Salads, Noodles and Bowls, Specialities, Grilled, Sides, and Kids’ Menu items all increased, some by $1 or more. Make sure you factor in these menu changes if you are planning your Disney World trip on a budget! Here are the menu changes for Yak and Yeti! Rides Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Change This week we noticed a small change in the virtual queue process of obtaining a boarding group pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously, when clicking through the virtual queue screens in the My Disney Experience app, you would come to the “Create Your Party” screen, where you could select everyone who wanted to ride. Rise of the Resistance Vehicle Now, Disney will auto-select your party for you! After you get your boarding group, you should be able to go back in and remove people if necessary. Read more about the Rise of the Resistance change here! Splash Mountain Re-theming News Disney gave us a lot of information this week about the plans to change Splash Mountain’s theme to that of The Princess and the Frog! They showed new concept art and announced that there will be new characters and a new story for Princess Tiana, ending up in a big Mardi Gras finale. ©Disney The story of the new theme will follow Princess Tiana as she leads guests on an adventure through the New Orleans Bayou, and guests will be able to “actively participate” in the story! Check out the details announced about Splash Mountain this week! Evacuations Was the theme of this week in Disney World evacuations? It happens sometimes but this week it happened with two rides AND a hotel! Smuggler’s Run Evacuated Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run was evacuated earlier this week after the fire alarm went off. People around the building were also asked to step away. Guests leaving ride Evacuations can and do happen in Disney World all the time, and Smuggler’s Run opened up again shortly after the evacuation. Read more about the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run evacuation here! PeopleMover Evacuated Our favorite chill ride, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom, was ALSO evacuated this week. Guests were escorted off the upper platform of the ride. PeopleMover evacuation The PeopleMover has since reopened, so if you’re visiting soon you should probably be able to catch this beloved ride through Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. Photos and videos of the PeopleMover evacuation! Polynesian Resort Evacuated And in more unexpected evacuation news, Disney’s Polynesian Resort guests had to evacuate this week following a fire alarm going off. Credit: Alexis Miller After it was resolved, the alarm went off again later that day but no one was evacuated at that time. What is going on with alarm systems at Disney? Click here for photos of guests evacuating Disney’s Polynesian Resort hotel! Living with the Land Living with the Land has been closed for multiple days due to a “safety issue.” A reopening timeline has not been set. It’s been closed for a whole week! Characters Goofy at Tower of Terror And in surprising and unexpected character news, Goofy seems to be staying at the Hollywood Tower Hotel (aka Tower of Terror) this week! Goofy, are we in the Twilight Zone?! Goofy! Get a new hotel! Goofy greeted guests near the exit of Tower of Terror in his vacation clothes and even showed off the contents of his suitcase, but we really hope someone helped him switch hotels! Here are photos of Goofy at Tower of Terror! So that’s everything unexpected that happened in Disney World this week! Are you surprised by any of this news? Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news, updates, tips, and tricks! 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 are you surprised by this week? Tell us in the comments! The post The 6 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Famously known for his role as the voice of Carl from Up and being a constant reminder that “Adventure is Out There.” Ed Asner is someone who will be dearly missed. Ed Asner has passed away ©Skynews Ed Asner passed away today due to natural causes. He was surrounded by his friends and family. Ed is probably most known for his role as Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. This role brought Ed five of his seven Emmy Awards. Ed holds the record for most Emmy wins from a male performer and also received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2001. Ed Asner as Lou Grant ©Closer Weekly Ed’s family posted a message from his Twitter account stating, “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you.” Disney released a statement as well, “Ed was our real life Carl Fredricksen: a veneer of grouch over an incredibly loving and kind human being. Russell, Dug, and all of us at Pixar will miss him terribly.” Ed Asner ©ABC Ed was also known for his hilarious portrayal of Santa Clause in Elf and most recently on Cobra Kai on Netflix, playing Johnny Lawrence’s stepfather. Ed Asner in Elf ©New Line Cinema Our hearts and thoughts are with Ed’s family, friends, coworkers, and fans. Thanks for always bringing adventure to us and a smile to our faces! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Ed Asner, Who Voiced Carl in UP, Has Passed Away first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard going to Disney World every day and not just buying EVERYTHING — the resort just puts out so many fun and unique souvenirs. We’ll take EVERYTHING! And yes, we already have houses full of Minnie ears, t-shirts, mugs, bags, and figures. but as Ariel says, “I want more!!!” So remember when we posted about that super unique ornament we found at Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort. And we begged Disney to make ornaments like that for ALL the resorts? Well, people, wishes DO come true at Disney World, because we found a similar ornament today at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! It’s a miniature Grand Floridian on one side… It’s a mini Grand Floridian! …and the other side features Mickey and Minnie in their most stylish clothes in a tiny version of the Grand Floridian lobby — and Minnie even has a parasol! WE LOVE IT! We found this ornament at Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries at the Grand Floridian for $29.99. And you can bet we’ll be visiting ALL the Disney World resorts to uncover more because our resort ornament collection MUST be complete! And we’ll let you know when and where we find these unique souvenirs, so you can obsess over them with us! Run To EPCOT NOW If You Want To Get Your Hands On These Mickey Souvenirs 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 collecting these ornaments, too? Let us know in the comments! The post Grand Floridian Fans -- You HAVE to See Disney's Newest Resort-Themed Ornament! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re most of the way through 2021, and things are really starting to pick up at Disney World! Disney World is going to be very busy for the rest of the year! Halloween season kicked off in August, October brings all the 50th Anniversary celebrations, and the holidays begin in early November. But what’s going on in September? Today we’re sharing a list of 10 things you need to know! Halloween Continues The big happening throughout September is all the fall and Halloween offerings! Several special treats have already arrived in the parks, but we’re expecting even more in the coming weeks. (Hope you like pumpkin!) It’s Halloween season at Disney World! And if you’re a big fan of “spooky season,” then you may want to check out the Disney After Hours Boo Bash. This hard-ticketed event runs on select nights through Halloween and at this time, tickets are sold out online. (Although, you may be able to purchase them at the gate.) Click Here to See Our Experience at the Disney After Hours Boo Bash! We’re Expecting Some Changes at EPCOT Earlier this year, Disney announced that a portion of the EPCOT transformation would be completed this summer, with the addition of the reimagined Club Cool and the new Creations Shop! These two areas are currently under construction, but we’ve been receiving some progress updates along the way. ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) No official opening dates have been announced yet, but we’re anxiously awaiting our chance to get more of the park back to normal (there are a LOT of construction walls right now). And after September, it will no longer be “summer,” so we’re hoping that this is the big month! We’re In the Middle of the Food & Wine Festival Speaking of EPCOT, something else big is happening there right now — the International Food & Wine Festival! This year’s fest is home to more than 30 food booths, exclusive merchandise, a scavenger hunt, and some awesome entertainment options. There are still so many foods to check out! We’ve got a full guide to this year’s fest that you should definitely check out if you’re planning a visit. We even have a “best of the fest” list with our favorite eats! Click Here to Get the DFB Festival Guide! Previews Are Happening for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure This month, previews for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure officially kick off for those who aren’t Disney Cast Members. There are select preview dates for Disney Vacation Club members, Annual Passholders, and even some for D23 Gold Members. We’re ready for this area to OPEN! We’ll be getting our first look inside the attraction this month and getting to ride it before the official opening on October 1st. And if you’re attending a preview, you may also get to try out the new restaurant in the France Pavilion — La Creperie de Paris! ©Disney Buffets Are Returning With the successful reopening of Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, more buffet-style restaurants are now returning to Walt Disney World. Crystal Palace, which reopened last year with a family-style menu, is returning to buffet service on September 12th. Time to absolutely STUFF ourselves! And the buffet also returns to Biergarten on August 29th, so now guests will have THREE buffet options at Disney World. Keep in mind that these options may have changed slightly since your last visit, especially with current health and safety procedures. Click Here to Check Out Our Dinner Review from Boma! Space 220 is Opening Soon It’s almost time to dine at Disney World’s most highly-anticipated restaurant, Space 220! This new spot will be located by Mission: SPACE at EPCOT and we’ve literally been waiting on it to open for YEARS. ©Disney | You get to ride in a SPACE ELEVATOR! But a few weeks ago, we finally got our first glimpse inside the restaurant and we are excited to check it out! ©Disney Disney hasn’t shared an opening date, but the set opening timeline is mid-September. We’ll make sure to keep you updated once an official day is announced and reservations become available! More Club Level Options Return Since the resorts began to reopen last summer, Disney World’s Club Level Lounges have remained closed, and the Club Level suites and rooms have not had Club Level service. But in September, three options are returning! Club Level is returning to Grand Floridian! Club Level returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on September 16th, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn on September 23rd, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort on September 26th. We’ll make sure to check these updated services out and let you know if there are any major changes! Click Here to Get a Club Level Room Tour! EPCOT Forever Has Its Last Show Sadly, this month will be the last showing of the nighttime fireworks show EPCOT Forever. On September 28th, guests will be able to watch the last performance, filled with grand fireworks and nostalgic music from EPCOT’s past. EPCOT Forever is going to be gone…forever. But, don’t worry, something that is supposedly even better is coming in its place — Harmonious! The new fireworks show will light up the night starting October 1st, and the soundtrack and effects are supposed to be pretty spectacular. Happily Ever After Has Its Last Show And speaking of last shows, many Disney fans are already mourning the loss of Happily Ever After, the fireworks show that has been at Disney’s Magic Kingdom since 2017. Many guests have come to love and appreciate the show, but it will light up the sky for the last time on September 29th. Happily Ever After is leaving us as well! Like EPCOT, Magic Kingdom will be getting a new fireworks spectacular, this one made specifically for the 50th Anniversary. The new show, Disney Enchantment, will feature projections down Main Street, U.S.A. and has its first showing on October 1st. Click Here to Learn About Everything Happening on October 1st! Disney World is Preparing for the 50th Anniversary And speaking of the 50th Anniversary, we’re starting to see Disney preparing for the special occasion big time! There’s a new merchandise collection in the main gift shops, and we’re expecting even more items to come in October. Merchandise is in the shops and things are getting closer! We’re also starting to see more special decorations pop up around the parks, with 50th Anniversary banners, castle decorations, and new paint jobs for some ride facades. And some Disney Resorts are getting updated as well, like the Polynesian Resort with new Moana rooms and the Contemporary, which is getting a The Incredibles theme. Have you seen the new banners? We’re willing to bet that we’ll notice quite a few changes this month ahead of the big day, so stay tuned to DFB for all the news and updates. September is going to be really big for Disney World, but October is going to be HUGE! You definitely don’t want to miss out on all the fun! Click Here to Learn When You Should Visit the 2021 Food & Wine Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Walt Disney World in September? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Things You NEED to Know About September in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently we attended a Masquerade Ball over at The Edison in Disney Springs and it was one swanky soiree! Masquerade Ball at The Edison Since masks were required for this event, we knew we had to start preparing now for next year. Also, Halloween is right around the corner and we are on the lookout for some costume inspo. So, we stopped by the Italy pavilion in EPCOT to check out the Paint Your Own Mask section, and what we found next kinda terrifying and kinda incredible… , A hare-raising bunny mask was sitting across the room peering into our souls. Sheer terror So naturally, we had to go check it out. Just as terrifying up close… Look at all the intricate details! While it’s a little creepy, the craftsmanship is immaculate. It looks like something straight out of Alice in Wonderland. Creepy from every angle Once the eyes weren’t staring at us it wasn’t quite as creepy. Inside of the mask If you love this mask and want to rock it for Halloween, then get ready to shell out some money for this one. It will cost you $360 at the Italy pavilion in EPCOT. No thank you However, if you are looking to add your own touch to your mask for a bit cheaper, you can find DIY masks here as well. Starting from $30 you can paint your own mask and take it with you! Paint your own mask Stay tuned for more Disney merchandise news here at DFB! Click Here to See The First Look at Buffets Back in EPCOT! 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 the most terrifying thing you have seen at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!The post The Unexpected Place to Find a Seriously CREEPY Halloween Mask in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth in October? Halloween in Magic Kingdom In October, you could take in all of the Halloween decor in Magic Kingdom, potentially go to the new Disney’s BOO Bash After Hours event (though tickets are currently sold out), and enjoy all kinds of Halloween treats! But, before you do all of that you’ll need to get to Disney World. Want to know what it will cost you to fly to Disney World in October? Here’s what you need to know. Just like our version of this post for September flights, we aren’t looking at every single airport in the U.S. (or the world for that matter). For purposes of this post, we once again looked at some of the bigger airports in the United States. We then looked at what it would cost to fly from each of those airports (on a variety of different airlines) in October. Orlando International Airport We mainly checked the prices for a flight departing on October 14th (Thursday) and returning on October 18th (Monday), basically a quick weekend trip. The cost of flights for this weekend was pretty representative of the rest of the month, except for the dates that were much closer to Halloween. Those were noticeably more expensive, so just keep that in mind. There were also some more expensive dates scattered throughout, particularly some at the beginning of the month. This is all based on the information we saw on Google Flights, but keep in mind that prices can vary a LOT so you’ll want to pay close attention to whatever days you’re trying to travel to Orlando. ©Google Flights | Costs for Flights from Dallas to Orlando Also, just as we mentioned last time, it’s important to remember that each airline (and different tickets within those airlines) will come with their own set of benefits or drawbacks. You may find that one airline’s tickets will generally be more expensive, but their tickets come with the ability to bring a carry-on back or select your seat on the plane. Others will be significantly cheaper but do not include benefits like that. Those are important things to consider when purchasing your flight. You’ll have to determine what benefits are important to you and which are worth the cost. Additionally, keep in mind that the costs we’ll be sharing here are base ticket prices. They don’t include additional taxes, fees, or other costs that may be charged if the ticket is actually purchased. Orlando International Airport Just like we did in our last flights post, the way we’ve calculated these ticket prices is by looking at the least expensive combination of flights for each airline, from each airport, etc. That means we look the least expensive departing flight from the airport to Orlando, and the least expensive return flight from Orlando to the airport. Those flights may not be convenient for you, they may involve multiple stops, etc. You may be able to book a different combination of flights that includes a cheaper departing flight and a more expensive return flight. In other words, these are not exact figures, but just meant to give you a general idea of what the flights may cost. Flying to Orlando For those familiar with the Southwest ticket options, we strictly looked at the “Wanna Get Away” tickets that were available for the dates we searched. For all of the other airlines, we utilized the Google Flight search tool as it was the most convenient. Since we utilized Google’s search function, we do want to note that flights could be more or less expensive when you go to book them on the actual airline’s website. Also, we wanted to mention that for the flights we tried to limit it only to flights that would arrive on the same day they departed, so that could affect some of the pricing estimates. Note that all of these tickets are just for 1 person. Alright, with all of that out of the way, let’s take a look at the numbers. New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Southwest: For Southwest, we found that the least expensive flights from La Guardia to Orlando (under the Wanna Get Away type) were priced at about $97.97 round trip. One of the most expensive flight combinations was priced at $693.96. Delta: The cheapest combination of flights using Delta was from JFK to Orlando. These flights were priced at $97 round trip. One of the most expensive trips was priced at $1,095 round trip– that was also from JFK to Orlando and then back to JFK. United: For United, one of the cheapest round trip options was priced at $241 from La Guardia. One of the most expensive combinations of flights was also from La Guardia and priced at $763. Flight from Orlando American Airlines: From JFK airport in October, you could grab a flight to Orlando (and back) for $149 round trip in terms of the cheaper options. One of the most expensive flights (to and back to La Guardia) that didn’t add on an extra day (meaning it arrived on the same day as its departure) was priced at $619. Spirit: Spirit had some of the cheapest flight options from La Guardia for $61 round trip to Orlando. The more expensive options were priced at about $240 round trip. Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: One of the cheapest flight combinations between LAX and Orlando was priced at $265.96 round trip. The most expensive combination of flights was priced at a combined total of $731.76 round trip. Delta: For Delta, the cheapest combination of flights between LAX and Orlando was about $132 round trip. One of the most expensive combinations was priced at $855 for the round trip. United: United featured a round trip flight between LAX and Orlando for $201 in terms of cheaper options. Its most expensive option was around $566. Time to Board American Airlines: When it comes to American Airlines, the cost of a round trip flight between LAX and Orlando was priced at around $197 in terms of cheaper options. One of the most expensive flight combinations was priced at $677. Spirit: Spirit Airlines offered some pretty cheap flight options from LAX to Orlando, priced at $79 from LAX (though one of the flight combinations would take you over 10 hours to go from LAX to Orlando). One of the more expensive combinations was priced at $329. Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Southwest: Some of the cheapest round trip flights between Chicago and Orlando were priced at $202.96, while one of the most expensive round trip options is priced at $715.96 per person. Delta: On Delta, the cheapest combination of flights was $242 round trip. One of the more expensive options was $712. We’re On Our Way United: From Chicago to Orlando (and back), the cheapest combination of United flights was priced at $157 round trip. The most expensive trip was around $544. American Airlines: For American Airlines, one of the cheapest combinations of flights was priced at $198 round trip. On the more expensive end, there was a combination of flights priced at $456 round trip. Spirit: Spirit’s cheapest combination of flights between Chicago and Orlando was priced at $86 round trip. The more expensive options were priced at $255. Dallas (Love Field or Fort Worth) Southwest: Departing from Love Field, the cheapest combination of flights for our proposed days on Southwest was priced at $152.47. One of the most expensive combinations was priced at $816.96. Delta: Thinking of flying on Delta from Dallas to Orlando in October? The cheapest combination of flights was out of (and back to) Fort Worth and was priced at $286. One of the most expensive combinations of flights was from (and back to) Love Field and was priced at $783. United: United had a round trip priced at $259 out of and back to Fort Worth in October. In terms of cheaper options, there was a combination of flights out of and back to Fort Worth that was priced at $621. Disney Store in the Orlando Airport American Airlines: Some of American Airlines’ cheapest flights from Dallas were out of (and back to) Fort Worth and were priced at $195 round trip. There were a variety of more expensive options, however, with one of the pricier ones costing $626 round trip. Spirit: Spirit Airlines had some round trip flights between Fort Worth and Orlando priced at $117 round trip. Some of the more expensive combinations were priced at around $267 round trip. Atlanta (ATL) Southwest: Out of Atlanta there were a variety of flights from Southwest. One of the cheapest combinations was priced at $157.95, while one of the more expensive combinations was priced at $532.96. Delta: Leaving out of Atlanta, you could grab a round trip flight to (and back from) Orlando priced at around $212 on the cheaper end. One of the more expensive combinations of flights was priced at $477. Orlando International Airport United: On United, one of the cheapest combinations of flights was priced at $273 round trip. But one of the most expensive sets of flights was priced at $710. American Airlines: American Airlines was slightly cheaper than United, with some less expensive round trips priced at $165. One of the most expensive options was priced at $746 round trip. Spirit: Spirit has some inexpensive flights that could get you to and from Orlando for just $74. One of the more expensive options was priced at $280. Denver (DEN) Southwest: One of Southwest’s cheapest flight combinations out of Denver was priced at $266.96 round trip. One of the most expensive combinations of “Wanna Get Away” priced tickets were priced at $816.76. Delta: From Denver to Orlando (and back), Delta had some of its cheaper flights priced at $215 round trip. One of the more expensive flight combinations was priced at $726 round trip. Travel Advisory Sign in Orlando Airport United: Thinking of flying United from Denver to Orlando (and back)? Some of the least expensive flights we could find were priced at $260 round trip. Some of the most expensive flights were priced at $710 round trip. American Airlines: American Airlines had round trip flights between Denver and Orlando priced at $215. Some of the more expensive flight combinations were priced at around $914 round trip. Spirit: In terms of flights from Denver to Orlando (and back) from Spirit, the cheaper options were priced at $149 round trip. The more expensive flights were around $227 round trip (there were some more expensive options but they would not arrive on the same day as departure). Orlando International Airport Now it’s time to average these prices together and see what the overall numbers look like. Overall, the average price to fly to Disney World in October ranged from about $180.14 on the cheaper side, up to about $616.87 in terms of the more expensive options. As always, keep in mind that these are just estimates. Your actual cost to fly to the Most Magical Place on Earth will depend on many factors including when you choose to fly, what airport you’ll be flying from, what airline you want to use, and more. Orlando International Airport Not a fan of having to crunch the numbers, watch those airline pages for deals or dips in price, etc. Why not reach out to our friends over at Small World Vacations? The team over there can help you plan your trip to Disney, answer your questions, and they could help you score some deals since they stay up to date on all the latest discount offers. Plus, all of their services are totally FREE. We hope this post helped give you an idea of what to expect when it comes to airline costs in October. 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Many restaurants around Disney World have reopened, including some big fan-favorites like ‘Ohana, Boma, and more. Inside Boma Some of the restaurants offer exclusively indoor seating. Others might have outdoor seating or some combination of the two. The situation with COVID-19 and Disney’s own health and safety policies have changed over the past several months when it comes to many things, including dining. That made us wonder whether our readers feel comfortable dining indoors in Disney World right now. So, we went straight to the source and asked them. Here’s what they had to say. Overview Before we get into the results of our reader poll, we want to go over the current situation with dining in Disney World and other factors that some might be considering when determining if they feel comfortable dining indoors. Right now, masks are required for all guests ages 2 and up indoors at Disney World, including in restaurants, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary. Masks are not required in outdoor areas, however. ©Disney In terms of distancing, physical distancing has been reduced at many areas throughout Disney World, including at many restaurants. You can see in the photo below how all of the tables at Boma were prepared for use. Boma We did see some tables at the reopened Tokyo Dining marked as unavailable for use for health and safety reasons. Some Tables Marked But, from a general standpoint distancing between tables has been reduced or is no longer in place at most Disney restaurants. Trail’s End Also, while some former buffets are now family-style meals, select buffets have returned to Disney World or are set to return to Disney World soon. When it comes to COVID-19, the situation with the pandemic has changed over the past several months. Recently, Florida reported a record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases. The Delta variant in particular has become a large issue of concern throughout the United States. Mask signage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom According to Click Orlando, Orange County health officials have indicated that some of their morgues at their hospitals have hit capacity. Dr. Raul Pino, from the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, indicated that the increase in deaths was expected due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in the county. But, AdventHealth officials have said they “believe they are starting to see a decline in new COVID-19 cases.” As of some of the most recent COVID-19 reports from Florida, there have been 151,760 new cases reported during the past week. Florida also reported 389 new virus-related deaths from the past week, though it appears more deaths have been added to the state’s overall total. Health and Safety Reminders on the Map Why would COVID-19 cause some to be cautious about indoor dining? According to the CDC, available data indicates “that it is much more common for the virus that causes COVID-19 to spread through close contact with a person who has COVID-19 than through airborne transmission. There is evidence that under certain conditions, people with COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away. This is called airborne transmission. These transmissions occurred in indoor spaces with inadequate ventilation. In general, being outdoors and in spaces with good ventilation reduces the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.” ©CDC That’s just a look at some of the things guests may be thinking about when they’re considering their comfort level eating indoors in Disney World. Now, let’s take a look at what our readers had to say about the situation. The Poll We reached out to you all — our fabulous DFB readers — via Instagram recently to ask whether you all feel comfortable eating indoors in Disney World and… The Poll Results …the majority of our readers said they did feel comfortable, but a fairly good chunk said they were not comfortable. Overall, it broke down to 66% (25,809) who said they did feel comfortable eating indoors, while 34% (13,505) said they did not feel comfortable eating indoors in Disney World right now. No One of our readers reached out and said they were in Disney World right now and mentioned how social distancing has been reduced or essentially eliminated at most locations. They noted that this is what made them feel uncomfortable dining indoors. Yes Another reader reached out and said they did feel comfortable, so long as guests wear their masks when they stand up and are moving around the indoor restaurant space. Keep in mind that masks are required indoors (including in restaurants) at all times except when actively eating or drinking while stationary. ‘Ohana dining room And that’s a look at what thousands of our fans had to say. Keep in mind that there are a variety of restaurants and seating options at those restaurants in Disney World, so you can certainly limit your dining to the spots and areas you feel comfortable with. What do you think? Do you feel comfortable dining indoors in Disney World right now? Let us know in the comments below. Click here to get a first look at the reopening of Tokyo Dining in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you feel comfortable dining indoors in Disney World right now? Tell us in the comments. The post Do You Feel Safe Eating Indoors in Disney World Right Now? Thousands of Our Readers Respond first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buffets are returning to Disney World, starting recently with Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Biergarten’s Buffet is back! Now, they’re spreading to more restaurants, including Crystal Palace in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Last week, we learned that Biergarten in EPCOT is also bringing back the buffet starting TODAY, so we’re heading to the Germany pavilion to see its return! We arrived at the restaurant, located in EPCOT’s World Showcase, and we checked in at the host stand and were shown to our table. Host Stand We soon headed off to the buffet to grab a plate. Time to eat There are signs posted at the restaurant indicating that masks must be worn indoors (except when stationary and actively eating and drinking). Mask signage This means we had to remain masked while getting our food at the buffet stations. Masks must be worn indoors. Many of our favorite German foods were available, including a variety of salads… Salads …Sides… Sides …including their yummy pretzel rolls. Pretzel Rolls! You might be as excited as we were to be reunited with their yummy Cheese and Beer Soup. This stuff is GOOD. They also have a big selection of Meats and Meat Dishes… Chicken and Green Beans …some German specialties… Meat! …including all the sausages and sauerkraut your heart could desire… Sausages …Desserts, and more! Um…we’ll just take one of each Their yummy Apple Strudel is still here too! Strudel! We loaded up our plates! Now, it’s on! Prost! The full spread When Biergarten reopened last year, the food was served family-style, with pretzel bread, traditional sausages, rotisserie chicken, schnitzel, sauerkraut, spaetzle, and more. We saw those items and more on the buffet. The entertainment is a big part of Biergarten’s charm! There’s a placard at the host stand with the times that live shows take place. Live show times So while we ate, we waited for the first show! The area in front of the stage is still roped off, so it seems dancing is still not allowed at this time. Inside Biergarten The band is still just as fun and energetic as they always are! Music Time We’ll have a full review of everything we ate at Biergarten’s buffet, so check back soon! And we’ll keep you updated on every buffet reopening at Disney World. Click Here to See When the Crystal Palace’s Buffet Will Reopen in Disney World Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Biergarten before? Tell us what you thought in the comments! The post First Look: Buffets are Back at Biergarten in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article