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One of the best ways to end your Disney day is by watching a fireworks show over some of the iconic Disney landmarks. Fireworks in Magic Kingdom! At a new hotel, opening soon in Disney World, you’ll be able to see not one but TWO of Disney’s fireworks shows right from your hotel room! Where does this impossibly wonderful magic happen? We’re glad you asked. Several Disney resorts have great views of fireworks shows, especially the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT area resorts. But not many can boast views of fireworks shows from two different parks. One of these few will be the new Swan Reserve hotel, which is now accepting reservations and will open on September 1st of this year! Swan Reserve ©Swan and Dolphin Like the Swan and Dolphin resorts, Swan Reserve is owned by Marriott. Since it’s on Disney property, though, it enjoys many of the same perks as Disney-owned hotels, like free Disney transportation and Early Theme Park Entry (when it begins in October). The Swan Reserve will also qualify for Extended Evening Hours, which means guests can stay in select Disney Parks for two extra hours on certain days. Swan Reserve The Swan Reserve is located close to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, so you should be able to see the parks from your floor-to-ceiling windows in the rooms. If you’re looking at EPCOT, you should be able to take in views of the EPCOT Forever show if you’re there before October, or the new Harmonious show that premieres on October 1st! Over at Hollywood Studios, Disney recently brought back the Wonderful World of Animation nighttime show, which has projections, lights, and fireworks. Mickey! You can take in views from both these shows from the Swan Reserve, which could be extra impressive if you can see them from one of the top floors since the hotel will be 14 stories tall. There’s plenty of space to watch, though, with over 300 guest rooms, 149 suites, and 2 presidential suites. ©Marriott In addition to the rooms, the Swan Reserve boasts a new signature Mediterranean restaurant, a grab-n-go cafe, a pool area with an elevated deck and fire pit, a health center, plenty of meeting space, 2 ballrooms, a business center, and more. Guests at the Swan Reserve will also have access to amenities at the Swan and Dolphin hotels, including the pools and Mandara Spa. And there will be a new wedding venue which boasts those fireworks views as well! The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve From the Swan Reserve, you can take advantage of Disney transportation (including boat rides to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios), and there are also walking paths to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. If you’re looking for a more affordable deluxe-style resort on Disney property, the Swan Reserve could be a great option. Keep following DFB for more updates on this hotel’s grand opening soon! Click Here to Check Out the Swan Reserve’s Exclusive Rooftop Venue, Vue! 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 going to stay at the Swan Reserve when it opens later this year? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Watch MULTIPLE Disney World Fireworks Shows From This New Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we wake up at Disney World, we’re usually getting ready to head out to the parks early, which means one thing — WE NEED CAFFEINE. And we do love our Disney World coffee. Time to caffeinate! Whether it be a fun frappuccino from Starbucks or an over-the-top cold brew topped with a donut from Everglazed or a flavored latte from Joffrey’s, we’re going to always have our morning cup of java. So when we were at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge this morning, checking out everything at Roaring Fork, we spotted the S’mores Latte. And although this drink isn’t necessarily new (we’ve spied it at Territory Lounge before), we thought we’d give it a taste! S’mores Latte? Okay! This is a S’mores Flavored Coffee With Graham Cracker Crumbs and Marshmallows on top — what’s not to love? And although we were worried that it might be WAY too sweet, it actually had a nice balanced taste. It reminds us of sitting by a campfire and toasting marshmallows (and the marshmallow flavor comes through the most here). S’mores + coffee! Of course, it’s really hot out right now and hot coffee on a hot day isn’t something everyone wants, but don’t worry — you can also get it as an iced coffee! We think we might’ve gone from liking this to loving it if we had chosen the cold option, but we wanted to try the original because that’s how we roll. Marshmallow chocolatey graham crackery goodness The cup was also bigger than we expected for the $4.99 price tag. We will warn you that if you just like traditional coffee and not sweeter flavored drinks, this is probably not going to do it for you — we get it, some people prefer coffee that just tastes like coffee. But if you love those classic S’mores flavors, you’ll want to try this one out! Summer is coming to a close SOON so you can sneak in some last summery flavored vibes in your morning cup of Joe! We’re always on the lookout for new drinks and snacks at Disney World, so be sure to keep checking back for more reviews! Here’s How Animal Kingdom Just Ended the Cupcake Drought in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite S’mores snack at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Hold On to Summer Just a Bit Longer With This Coffee in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of the year where we put away the ice cream treats and summer cocktails to welcome Fall flavors into the mix in Disney World! Mickey Pumpkins Galore! And, honestly, we couldn’t be happier to see Pumpkin Spice Lattes make a grand entrance or apple become a staple of the desserts being offered right now. While you can find a LOT of snacks and drinks fit for the occasion around the parks currently, something special has returned to EPCOT’s World Showcase as well! Halloween might be weeks (OK, MONTHS!) away still, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the candy early. While you might know Karamell-Küche as a one-stop shop for caramel popcorn, the fan-favorite location in the Germany Pavilion has brought back its Fall-flavored Werther’s Caramels too! Hello, Beauties! It wouldn’t be the start of spooky season without Pumpkin Spice. And, Werther’s is DELIVERING with their limited edition Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels! You might have to buy multiple bags, because if you like fall flavors, these will go FAST when you bring them home! Pumpkin Spice Caramels But, if you’re more of an apple fan, you’ll be thrilled to see that the Caramel Apple Soft Caramels are back on the shelves as well this year! You can take both flavors home for $9.99 per bag. Apple Caramels If you’re looking for a gift to bring home to a family or friend this Fall, we also spotted mini versions of the Werther’s Caramels available to guests! The Sugar-Free Hard Caramels were only $2.49 (!!!), making them a must-have from Karamell-Küche. Sugar Free Mini Caramels Of course, Fall has only just begun, so we’ll be sure to give you a look at everything else we find around the parks and resorts soon! In the meantime, stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! A unique Germany ornament is back in stock 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’s your favorite kind of Halloween candy? Let us know in the comments below! The post Get Your Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Apple Fix with These Returning Treats in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to our update of what’s going to be closed in the Disney parks this week! Construction Walls in Magic Kingdom A few rides and attractions remain closed for construction, but one ride is coming off the list of refurbishments to reopen in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at these and other closures going on in Disney World so that you know what to expect on your upcoming trip. The only scheduled attraction closures in Disney World this week are happening in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Attraction Closures The Liberty Square Riverboat has been closed for refurbishment for a few days. Liberty Square Riverboat It’s set to reopen on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021. Since it had a fairly short closure, the updates were likely routine maintenance and re-touching the details on the boat. The Liberty Belle We’re happy that we can sail again soon on this beauty! Another Magic Kingdom attraction isn’t quite so lucky, though — the Walt Disney World Railroad is still scheduled to be closed for all of this week. Railroad Station at the Magic Kingdom Although the construction on the Main Street, U.S.A. station has been finished (and we’re enjoying the tarp-less view of the station), the ride won’t be reopening for a while. The tracks were interrupted by TRON: Lightcycle Run construction in Tomorrowland, so we likely won’t be seeing the railroad running until that has been completed. Slowly but surely Elsewhere on Main Street, U.S.A., the Main Street Confectionery remains closed as well. This project also doesn’t have an ending date yet, but we’re expecting it to be closed through September at least. Main Street Confectionery Updates are coming to the Confectionery’s interior, so for now you’ll need another spot to grab a sweet treat in the Magic Kingdom. We’d recommend Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus, which has a treat stand inside and lots of seating! Big Top Souvenirs That’s all the closures in the parks, so let’s head to some Disney World hotels to see what else is closed this week. Disney World Hotel Closures One of the biggest construction projects in a Disney World hotel right now is happening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Construction at the Contemporary Updates are coming to the guest rooms there in the form of a new Incredibles theme! Incredibles Room ©Disney The lobby is closed for refurbishments at the Contemporary, so guests will be asked to go to the second floor for check-in and concierge services. And The Wave…of American Flavors restaurant inside is being updated as well, becoming Steakhouse 71. Construction Walls in the Contemporary The newly themed restaurant is expected to open in time for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, which begin October 1st. Steakhouse 71 ©Disney Just a short Monorail ride away is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — but you won’t be able to use the Monorail here. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Monorail station at the Polynesian is still under construction. While the Monorail does pass through this station, guests are not able to board or get off here. We saw a peek at some of the construction updates when we rode through here recently! More work on the new monorail station And finally, construction is happening in the lobby areas at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, and Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Construction at Disney’s All-Star Movies If you’re staying in one of these hotels soon, you may be redirected to another spot for check-in services. Or you can use online check-in and — with the My Disney Experience app — go straight to your room when you arrive. Old Key West That’s all for the closures this week in Disney World. Keep following DFB and we’ll let you know about any more updates in the parks. Click Here to See One Ride in Magic Kingdom that Unexpectedly Closed 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 resort is your favorite in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post DON'T Go to Disney World Next Week Without Reading THIS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth, but you know what ISN’T magical? Getting kicked out or, gulp, banned! Cinderella Castle Obviously, most visitors to Disney World have an easy time following the rules and not causing trouble, but apparently, there are enough bad eggs to merit Disney instating specific (and WEIRD) rules that, when broken, will require removal from the parks. We gotta admit, it’s pretty FASCINATING to delve into Disney World’s rules and regulations regarding what gets guests in trouble. Especially since Disney regularly comes up with NEW ways to get kicked out! ©Disney In the past, we’ve talked about some of the MOST interesting ways to get kicked out, but let’s examine a few rules that might seem obvious to some, but are definitely weird! Swimming in Places Where You Definitely Shouldn’t When it comes to swimming at Disney World, the general rule of thumb is that resort pools are ok… everything else is NOT. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort pool Back in the day, swimming was allowed and even encouraged in the waters of Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake, but this hasn’t been the case for a long time now. Beyond the obvious signs prohibiting swimming at resort beaches, this rule also applies to any other body of water in the parks, from the Cinderella Castle moat in Magic Kingdom to Echo Lake in Hollywood Studios. And don’t even THINK about cooling off in the Miss Piggy fountain in Grand Avenue! It’s also good to note that you can really own swim at a resort pool where you are a guest — no pool hopping, unless otherwise stated. Leaving a Ride to Explore an Attraction As tempting as it may be to exit a slow-moving ride mid-attraction to explore behind-the-scenes, this is definitely a no-no! Do not leave Living with the Land mid-ride This is particularly relevant on rides like The Haunted Mansion, where you could feasibly easily exit the ride vehicle to wander the halls or gardens. Or as a recent guest did in EPCOT, leap from the boat to grab a cucumber on Living with the Land… . There’s a reason they constantly tell you to “keep hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times.” Showing Inappropriate Tattoos Disney World has made HUGE strides with its tattoo policies for Cast Members of late, but there are still limits. Camilo doesn’t have to cover up the ink anymore! Cast Members and guests alike can certainly show their tattoos, just as long as they’re not offensive or inappropriate. Keep it G-rated and friendly, or risk being evicted from the parks! This also applies to inappropriate (or too revealing) attire btw! Save that adult-only racy t-shirt for a day at home! Refusing to Give Up Your Selfie Stick Disney World famously banned selfie sticks, and they’re holding fast to that rule. No Selfie Sticks! Cast Members are instructed to take selfie sticks from guests who sneak them in, but if a guest REFUSES to give up their contraption, it’s grounds for removal from the parks! Seriously, there are PLENTY of great photo options at Disney World. Do you really NEED a selfie stick that bad?! Dressing Up As a Character In order to preserve the magic, Disney World is VERY strict about not letting guests come dressed up as characters. It wouldn’t be great to have a bunch of rogue Snow Whites wandering around Magic Kingdom, would it? Just think of the confusion! We’ve actually seen guests in full princess garb get past security though. Typically Cast Members will approach the individual and ask them to leave when this happens. Cast Members with a rogue”Belle” So aside from specific events or Dapper Days, where Disney-inspired ensembles are allowed, you’d best leave your Peter Pan cosplay at home. Peter Pan Hat At the end of the day, as long as you come to Disney World with good intentions and good behavior (and you resist the urge to take a dip in World Showcase Lagoon), you have nothing to worry about! DFB Video: 20 Interesting Ways to Get Kicked Out of Disney Theme Parks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney World rule is the weirdest? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Weird Things That Will Get You Kicked Out of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The fun thing about shopping at EPCOT is that you can get some gorgeous international souvenirs without ever leaving World Showcase. And each pavilion has really unique items (most of which are made in the countries they represent!). Germany Pavilion From special ears to apparel to beautiful masks, each pavilion at EPCOT holds a treasure trove of wonderful things we always want to take home! If you happen to find yourself in Germany today, we’ve got some good news — one of the prettiest souvenirs there is back in stock! We’re talking about the Germany Ornament we spotted there last year. The ornament is a miniature recreation of the pavilion. Just look at these gorgeous details painted on it, right down to the clock tower! Germany Pavilion Ornament On the other side, though, is a surprise — Mickey and Minnie dressed in German garb on stage. Mickey and Minnie! Don’t they look so sweet? Mickey’s holding an accordion and Minnie is singing! Close-up This ornament is available for $29.99. Imagine if they had this ornament for EVERY pavilion — wouldn’t that collection make for a lovely World Showcase-inspired Christmas tree? (Hey, Disney, hint hint!) We did see a similar ornament at Disney’s Old Key West Resort recently as well as a few similar styled ornaments for Disney attractions. We’ll let you know if we spot any other restocked items, too — so stay tuned! 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 this style of ornament? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Unique Germany Pavilion Ornament is Back in Stock at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the biggest burning questions of 2021 is when will Disney World open TRON Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Cinderella Castle is getting ready for the 50th anniversary Both BIG, FAST rides were originally projected to open with Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and Disney has yet to officially confirm whether their opening dates will be delayed. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the progress for these rides, and we’re here discussing everything we know as of now and how that may or may not impact these rides from opening on time. Both TRON Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind were announced at D23 in 2017, with projections having them both open by October 1, 2021. Since Disney World’s 50th anniversary announcement, Disney has not updated whether these rides are officially delayed or on track. But since we’re just about a month shy of the big 5-0 and both rides are still very much in progress, let’s go over everything we know so far. TRON Lightcycle Run What We Know TRON Lightcycle Run will be located in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom, and guests will be able to board two-wheeled Lightcycles in an indoor/outdoor roller coaster with speeds of up to 59 miles per hour. It will be similar to Shanghai Disneyland’s TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride that debuted in 2016. TRON Concept Art ©Disney The panels in the canopy will shift based on the lighting of the time of day, so you may get a totally different experience depending on what time you ride it! We’ve been able to preview the Lightcycles in Tomorrowland since 2019. TRON: Lightcycle Power Run in Shanghai Disneyland This massive ride will take place inside a large building as well as under the lit canopy outside. Read more about TRON’s canopy here! Although Disney has been fairly silent regarding their plans for TRON’s opening, in January 2021, USA Today claimed that TRON is unlikely to open on time. Disney officially confirmed several projects to open in 2021 and TRON Lightcycle Run was NOT included in their announcements. TRON Lightcycle Sign Disney has not yet confirmed whether TRON will be opening in 2021 or delayed until 2022. It doesn’t mean it WON’T open, it just means that they haven’t officially released that date yet. But again, as we mentioned, the clock is ticking to hit that goal of the 50th Anniversary. Click here to read more about confirmed Disney World projects for 2021! Construction Progress In Magic Kingdom, as we’ve been monitoring the construction progress, we’ve seen paneling added to the show building and the outdoor canopy being installed. Aerial photos from April 2021 revealed that quite a bit of progress has been made, but it still does not look close to completion. © @bioreconstruct | Attractions Magazine In July 2021, we took a close look at the construction that continues in Magic Kingdom and, while it’s quite the improvement from 2019, we anticipate that there is still a bit more work to be done. TRON Construction July 2021 From the outside, we haven’t seen a ton of significant progress. Considering it’s already almost September, it would only give Disney ONE months to fully complete the project and have it ready for guests if they were planning to open it for the 50th Anniversary celebration. With October 1 approaching fast, we don’t foresee this attraction being available at that time, even with extra pixie dust or the help of a fairy godmother! TRON Construction July 2021 It’s possible that TRON could be finished by the end of 2021, but based on the progress we’ve observed along with Disney’s silence, it will more likely open next year. 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the original TRON (1982) film, so perhaps they have a new opening date with that in mind. Read more about Tron Lightcycle Run here! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind What We Know Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is part of EPCOT’s big transformation and will be located in Future World as one of the longest indoor roller coasters ever built. The ride vehicles will have 360-degree movement and the story will follow the Guardians on a fun-filled adventure (and there will be a rockin’ mix tape!). ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Like TRON, Cosmic Rewind was omitted from the list of officially confirmed 2021 attraction openings in Disney World, which means Disney has yet to provide an opening date OR confirm a delay. Click here to read about the 2021 confirmed Disney World opening attractions! In August 2020 Disney filed a permit for a “support structure installation” for the ride, though it’s unknown what kind of structure it would be supporting, whether it be the coaster itself or other design elements. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ©Disney Considering this permit was filed in August 2020, this part of the project may have been completed by now. Read more about the “support structure” permit here! In April 2021 we saw a walking Baby Groot robot preview, which may or may not be a part of Cosmic Rewind. TechCrunch noted that this version of Groot could eventually appear in the parks as is or could take an entirely different form. ©Walt Disney Imagineering R&D Inc. Whether a Baby Groot animatronic will be part of Cosmic Rewind is currently unknown, so this may not be a factor in Cosmic Rewind’s opening date. See more Baby Groot robot antics here! Also in April 2021, we noticed that Disney filed a permit for a “Show Element” that is slated to be located near the Cosmic Rewind building. The permit lists the massive theming element as over 30 feet tall, and we have to wonder whether it will be part of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. And if so, have they started building it yet? Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney The Cosmic Rewind concept art shows a Nova Corps Star Blaster ship in front of the building, which we’ve seen in Guardians of the Galaxy films. Read more about the “show element” permit here! Guardians of the Galaxy 3 director James Gunn commented in April 2021 that they still need to film the scenes for Cosmic Rewind, and then in June 2021, James Gunn confirmed in an Instagram Q&A that he was currently working on Cosmic Rewind. If they are still currently working on the scenes for the ride, whether filming or editing in post-production, that would mean a quick turnaround to get this ride opened by October 1st. ©James Gunn While there is no official opening or delayed date yet, it’s probably safer to guess Cosmic Rewind will open alongside TRON sometime in 2022. Keep in mind 2022 is EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary, having opened in 1982. It’s possible if there is a delay, it could time up to debut the new major attraction during EPCOT’s big year. Click here to read more about director James Gunn’s comments! Construction Progress We’ve been watching exterior ride progress in EPCOT and even got to see a preview inside the ride in November 2021 that revealed a windy indoor coaster track we can’t wait to ride. ©Disney In February 2021, we saw workers putting blue wrapping over wood paneling… Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction …and recently, we noticed blue paneling added to the roof of the building in June 2021. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction in June 2021 To be honest, since this attraction is located indoors, there hasn’t been TOO much guests can spot going on from the outside just yet — and we’ve been watching for a long while now! Whether Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will fulfill Disney’s plans to open on October 1st has yet to be announced and based on everything we know and observe we’re guessing 2021 may be too soon for a full opening of this ride. Click here to read more about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Disney hasn’t released any plans to announce the opening dates for these rides before or after the 50th anniversary. We will continue to watch for progress on these rides and hope for official updates from Disney. Here’s YOUR guide to Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When do YOU think Tron or Cosmic Rewind will open? Tell us in the comments! The post WHEN Will Disney World Open the TRON and Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coasters? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week marked the first-ever World Princess Week for Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration, and cast members across the country celebrated this exciting week of festivities. Throughout the last few days, we spoke with cast members at locations throughout Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort that are tied to some of our favorite princesses. Digging a little deeper into the upcoming ‘The Princess […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/eXath_GRGXYView the full article

Can you believe we’re nearly at the end of World Princess Week? I hope you’ve had as much fun celebrating these heroes as I have. Today we have a two-fer, as we honor "Frozen" queens and sisters, Anna and Elsa.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/tddReOIq5UMView the full article

Long before Walt Disney World Resort welcome guests on Oct. 1, 1971, more than a million people visited one of the first Disney attractions in Florida – The Preview Centerhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/9qC9emSdWJ4View the full article

Ocala National Forest in North Central Florida is full of outdoor opportunities for a variety of recreation. Within its 387,000 acres, visitors can swim in springs, hike part of the Florida Trail, camp, hunt, fish, paddle, drive on forest roads or OHV trails. View the full article

It is OFFICIALLY pumpkin season at Disney World and nothing says Halloween quite like walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with a Pumpkin Spice Latte in hand…or does it? Mickey Pumpkins Galore! We were making our usual stroll through EPCOT today when we spotted the most adorable thing that we saw all day! Over in the China pavilion at House of Good Fortune, we were totally caught off-gourd with this perfect pumpkin dog costume! Just look at it! It is displayed on the tiniest of dog plushes but gives the perfect picture of what it would look like on your pooch. Who needs a PSL when you have this?! Just look at his face! You can tell he loves it too, right?! The perfect fit This one is going to cost you $25, so trick or treat yo’ self and pick this up for your pup. It will be the perfect pair with your pumpkin spice latte this year! Stay tuned to DFB for all the Halloween updates! Click Here to See Where You Can Get Pumpkin Spice Coffee in Disney World Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite dog costume you have for your little pal? Let us know in the comments below!The post Oh My Gourd! You HAVE to See the Pet Costume We Found in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. So…it’s almost Halloween and you especially love Disney Halloween decor, but you have a limited budget. Happy Halloween Season! Disney has released their Halloween collection online and we wish we could buy everything! We decided to see what we could get to decorate a whole house with Disney Halloween decor for under $100, and here’s what we found. Halloween decorations can be pricey, but they don’t have to be! We searched all over the internet for Halloween decor under $100 and found a few items from shopDisney, Amazon, and BoxLunch. For $95.14 total, you can decorate almost every room in your home with these items! Should we start with BoxLunch? Here we found this The Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Mood Lamp for $18.32. ©BoxLunch This lamp is based on Jack Skellington’s ghost dog Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas. The LED light is six inches tall and just as cute when he’s not lit up! ©BoxLunch We love his little jack-o’-lantern nose and he would fit pretty much anywhere in the house. The Zero Mood Lamp is $18.32 over on BoxLunch now! Buy the Zero Mood Lamp here! Also on BoxLunch is this Poison Apple Faux Succulent Light Up Planter! This ceramic planter lights up with four different color options. ©BoxLunch If the Evil Queen is your favorite villain, this little Poison Apple Planter would make an excellent creepy addition to any room in your home for $16.90. Shop the Poison Apple Faux Succulent Light Up Planter here! And if you can’t get enough spooky planters, BoxLunch also has a Jack Skellington Faux Tree Mini Planter for $17.94! Inspired by Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, this faux mini tree has a planter base of Jack’s head. ©BoxLunch This planter is 10 inches tall, and the Jack Skellington base is ceramic, so he can creepily smile at you from anywhere in your home. Get the Jack Skellington Faux Tree Mini Planter here! Over on shopDisney, we found this Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween Kitchen Towel Set for $21.99, a cute way to add a pop of Disney Halloween in your kitchen this season. ©shopDisney This set of two towels includes two different prints with one towel featuring an embroidered Mickey in his Halloween costume, and the other towel is designed with a purple print of Mickey pumpkins and ghosts! Order the Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween Kitchen Towel Set here! And what better item to add to your Halloween decor than this Jack Skellington Candy Bowl on Amazon for $19.99? ©BoxLunch Measuring at 8.5 inches tall, you can store all your Halloween candy in Jack Skellington’s grinning plastic head. Or turn him into another faux succulent! Buy the Jack Skellington Candy Bowl here! So for $95.14 total, you can buy all of these Disney items to decorate your home for Halloween. Who said buying Disney Halloween decor on a budget wasn’t possible?! Keep reading DFB for all your Halloween Disney merchandise news! Check out Disney’s Halloween Collection online now! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What are you decorating with for Halloween this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Decorate Your Entire House with Disney Halloween Merchandise For Under 0 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back DFB friends — it’s that time of the week where we take a look at all the construction progress that has been made around Disney World! Cinderella Castle Last week we took a look at SEVEN different projects that could be close to wrapping up soon, and today we’ve got a peek at even more construction going on at Disney’s upcoming attractions, shows, and more! So, let’s take a look, shall we? Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run It’s been a few weeks since we’ve seen some noteworthy progress over at the newest attraction coming to Magic Kingdom — TRON: Lightcycle Run. But, this week we noticed that there was some new scaffolding and crews were working up at the top of one of the canopies near the building. That’s some new scaffolding! Keep in mind that this is both an indoor and an outdoor attraction, so there’s a whole lot of construction that we aren’t seeing. But, from the outside looking in, it could be sometime before we’re riding on a light cycle. EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We also hopped on the monorail to EPCOT to see if we could spot any progress on the upcoming roller coaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and it turns out that we did! The last time we got a birds-eye view we saw only the beginnings of the entrance to the attraction… What it looked like earlier this month …but now there’s concrete! This area will one day feature a giant Xandarian ship where the dirt is outlined by a triangle and we can’t wait to see how that turns out. Construction progress at Cosmic Rewind as of August 2021 Much like TRON: Lightcycle Run, Disney has not yet shared an update on when the attraction could open in the park, but we’re keeping an eye out for updates! Future World On our ride around EPCOT in the monorail, we also checked in on the progress on the new “neighborhood” called World Celebration at the center of Future World. Not much has changed here since we last got a peek behind the construction walls, but a very small portion of the area will open soon for the new Creations Shop and Club Cool. Those construction walls are still up all over Future World Other things that will someday be found here include new gardens, fountain, walk-through attraction, and Walt Disney statue of Walt Disney. We also got a sneak peek at Club Cool this week! ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pandora — The World of Avatar At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we stumbled upon some mystery construction walls on our walk through Pandora — The World of Avatar. Construction walls in Pandora We’re not sure what’s going on behind these, but we’ll be sure to let you know if we learn anything about it. Discover River Amphitheater And, we spotted construction crews out on the platform that popped up a few weeks ago near the Discovery River Amphitheater. The work is for the brand new daytime show coming to Animal Kingdom for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations called Disney KiteTails. Construction on the raft Disney revealed earlier this summer that the new show will feature performers flying windcatchers and kites in the theater and massive three-dimensional kites in the shapes of Disney characters (like Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie) out over the water. It will debut on October 1st, so we’ll keep an eye out for more progress here in the coming weeks! Click HERE for More Details About Disney KiteTails! Disney Resorts Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort But, it’s not just the parks that are getting spruced up in advance of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary — the resorts are too! Over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we noticed that a huge tarp had been added along the length of some walkways. Construction at Fort Wilderness Resort It’s not clear what Disney is doing behind the scenes here, but we’ll keep an eye out for what updates may have taken place when these come down. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort At Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort the check-in area is receiving some refurbishments, so a portion of the lobby has construction walls and tarp up. Construction at Disney’s All-Star Movies Guests are still able to check in here though and there is plenty of space to navigate around the work being done. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort We’ve also been keeping track of the construction progress going on at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and this week there was still lots of scaffolding up around the exterior of the building with construction crews actively at work. Still lots of construction here! Disney hasn’t shared official details about what kind of work they’re doing here, but when we last spoke with a Cast Member, they believed that it was simply routine maintenance on balconies and the exterior of the hotel. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn And, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is also getting some sprucing up for the season! New walkways coming soon! Construction walls had popped up outside of the hotel and from up above we could see that crews were working on replacing the pebble walkways. Disney’s BoardWalk It seemed that there was something going on across the whole length of Disney’s BoardWalk when we visited and we also spotted barricades up around the bike rentals area. Doing some sprucing up! There was still plenty of room to walk around the BoardWalk, though currently, the bike rentals are unavailable. Well, that’s it for all the construction progress we spotted in the parks and resorts this week! Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more changes and updates going on around Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check Out ALL the Disney World Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in August HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where are you staying during your next Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Can YOU Spot the Progress on Disney World's Latest Construction Projects? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the arrival of Disney+, we have received a lot of behind-the-scenes content. We have been spoiled with shows like The Imagineering Story, Behind the Attraction, and Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Imagineering Story ©Disney One behind-the-scenes peek we always LOVE getting are the new additions to the animal families at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! And we have a new one for you today! Just a couple of weeks ago we were able to celebrate the birth of a baby girl gorilla to parents Azizi and Gino. After being able to see baby girl and mom, Azizi, bonding over the past week we FINALLY can learn her name! How adorable! Ada (Ah-duh) comes from the Igbo people in Nigeria and it means “first daughter”. Azizi is already a mother to two sons but Ada was indeed her first daughter. The big reveal! ©Disney The animal care team put so much thought into this name reveal and truly made it a family affair. They utilized rice cereal to spell the name out on a rock. They did this to stimulate the gorilla’s problem-solving skills and to encourage them to reveal the name themselves! Welcome to the family! ©Disney You can try to catch a glimpse of baby Ada and her family at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Baby ADA! ©Disney Welcome to the family baby Ada! We cannot wait to stop by Disney’s Animal Kingdom and see you! Keep following DFB for all the Disney World updates! Click Here to See How Low the Wait Times for Flight of Passage Were 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. What is your favorite animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below!The post We Dare You Not to Smile at the NEW Addition to Disney's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from the West Coast!!! It’s Tink! We’ve been hanging around Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and the rest of the Disneyland Resort to see what’s been happening and what’s new. So let’s get on to some updates! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium The Hocus Pocus Loungefly Mini Backpack has flown into Disneyland. It’s $75. We smell children! The Day of the Dead is fastly approaching and we found some cool new pins to commemorate it, including this Darth Vader Pin… . Darth Vader And this Storm Trooper Pin. Stormtrooper The Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly Ears are here, too! SO pretty! These ears are $39.99. What’s This? Disney’s New’The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Mug is in the Air! Check It Out! Disney Showcase The Disney Artists Series merchandise from Nanako Kanemitsu and Bret Iwan is officially here. There’s a super sweet Backpack for $49.99 designed by the voice of Mickey! Designed by the voice of Mickey! He also designed this cute Mickey Sweatshirt — it’s available for $49.99. MICKEY! And how fun is the back of this White Mickey Tee? It’s $39.99. See ‘ya, Mickey! No need to search for Hidden Mickeys on this Sweatshirt with Mickey’s face all over it! It’s $59.99. SO MANY MICKEYS! This cute Purple Tee has Mickey faces AND FOOD (we love this shirt — for obvious reasons). It’s $34.99. We love this shirt…for reasons And there are two new “it’s a small world” shirts! The Men’s Shirt says “I conquered it’s a small world” and costs $24.99. No small feat The women’s shirt says “it’s a small world after all.” It’s available for $36.99. It really is! The new Princess clothes collection looks SO comfy… . Princesses Collection We’re happy that princesses have embraced the loungewear trend — same, princesses, same. Comfy shirts We’ve seen most of these pieces at Disney World, too! Check It Out! A Disney Princess Collectible Key is Coming Soon! China Closet There’s a super cute new-to-us Jerrod Maruyama Lunchbox! It’s got cute Disney icons all over it. Cutest Lunchbox ever? The lunchbox is $34.99. Here’s How To Get The Most Out Of Your Disneyland Magic Key Pass Star Trader The Star Wars Ears with The Empire on one side and The Rebel Alliance on the other are SO cool! Light Side or Dark Side? Why not both? These ears are $29.99. See More Photos Of These Star Wars Ears Downtown Disney Food Updates Salt & Straw We tried a pretty unique ice cream flavor at Salt & Straw. It’s the Mushroom Muddy Buddies flavor. It includes Roasted Hazelnuts, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Coated Cereal, and Candied Mushrooms. We’ll admit that it wasn’t really our thing. This was definitely something different! But you can try it for yourself in a cone for $8.95. Read Our Full Review of the Mushroom Muddy Buddies Ice Cream Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express But the S’mores Glazed Beignets from Jazz Kitchen Express were DELICIOUS. They’re Chocolate-glazed Beignets with a Honey Graham Cracker Crust and a Marshmallow Dipping Sauce. Like, how could you go wrong with such a snack? S’mores Glazed Beignets The answer is you can’t. And we recommend you head over to Downtown Disney and grab a pack of four for $13.99. Read Our Full Review of the S’mores Glazed Beignets Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney It’s Halloween, which means we’re seeing a lot of new Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise! And we are here for it! Check out this Jack Skellington Disneyland Sweatshirt — it glows in the dark. Grab it for $54.99. It’s Jack! A new Artfully Evil Jafar Pin has landed here for $19.99. He’s SO evil And we are SO feeling this Maleficent Disneyland Spirit Jersey. Maleficent! The back says “Disneyland.” LOVING this mood This spirit jersey is $74.99. Disney is Hiring Actors for a Mysterious Villains-Themed Event — Check It Out Here Downtown Disney Other Updates The Magic Key signs are up at stores that offer Magic Key discounts. Get your Magic Key discount here Lego Store The Create-Your-Own LEGO Minifigure machine is finally working. Look what we made! You can make your own for $12.92. It’s a DFB LEGO! When we were at Downtown Disney, we caught the filming for the Disney Magic Bake-Off show on the Disney Channel. They’re filming Kids ages 7-12 could sign up to decorate their own cupcakes. It was cool to get to see these kids and their creations! Get A First Look at Napa Rose Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures in Disneyland Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Seaside Souvenirs There’s a new Disneyland Puzzle Set that we haven’t seen before. Let’s put together a puzzle! AND we saw a 101 Dalmations Spirit Jersey…FOR YOUR DOG. Dogs can wear spirit jerseys now This spirit jersey for dogs is $39.99. CLICK HERE! Disney Pet Costumes With WIGS are Now Online and We Can’t Stop Laughing Elias & Co. It’s villain season and we’re going to be ready with this Villains Bucket Hat. So Wicked. The hat is $29.99. Agatha and More NEW Villains Are Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland! Find out More Here! Disney California Adventure Other Updates Cars Land Cars Land has officially been decorated or Halloween! Yes, that’s right Haul-O-Ween has arrived once again. These decorations are just so much fun! Happy Haul-O-Ween Spooky season has officially arrived at Disneyland, y’all! Check Out The Halloween-Themed Scavenger Hunt is Coming to the Disneyland Resort! Disney Grand Californian Merchandise Updates Acorns Gifts & Goods We spotted a new book Marc Davis: In His Own Words book that we haven’t seen before. Time for some reading It’s time to learn more about this extraordinary Imagineer! Heads Up! You Can Now Book Your 2022 Disneyland Resort Trip! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll be back with more soon! Check Out The Two New Shops Coming to the Disneyland Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Disneyland recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New In Disneyland Resort: Mushroom Ice Cream and Two Pairs of Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we saw a lot of crowds at Disney World throughout the summer, once August rolled around (and kids started going back to school), we’ve seen significantly lower crowds and wait times in the parks. It’s quiet at Disney World today This week, crowds have been so low that it’s even been easier to grab a boarding pass for Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (WELL after the time they first become available). But what are crowds like now on weekends? Well, we were at the parks today to find out! Magic Kingdom When we arrived at Magic Kingdom, we were surprised to see that the crowds were still low on a Saturday morning in Disney World’s most popular park. Where are all the people? And when we looked at ride wait times, we saw some of the lowest weekend times we’ve seen in a LONG time. ©Disney Splash Mountain only had a 5-minute wait time! Only 5 minutes? In fact, most rides only had 5 to 15 minute waits, including some popular attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. ©Disney Even with a new stage taking up significant real estate around Cinderella Castle hub, the area was still fairly uncrowded for the popular photo spot. Castle crowds Heading into Tomorrowland, you can see just how few crowds there were in the usually bustling area. Social distancing made easy Wait times continued to remain low throughout the day. The wait for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was only about 40 minutes this afternoon! EPCOT Things were a little busier at EPCOT, but not by much! Festival weekends are usually WAY more crowded than this, and the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is still ongoing. World Showcase There was plenty of space for groups to separate and do their own thing. Lots of space We’re not used to seeing EPCOT with so few people on the weekends! Not bad at all The longest wait time we saw here was this afternoon for Test Track — that was a 45 minute wait, while Frozen had a 40 minute wait. Other rides, though, were averaging around 5 to 15 minutes. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Things were quiet over at Animal Kingdom, too. The wait for Kilimanjaro Safaris was just 5 minutes in the morning. Only 5 minutes! Parts of the park were just downright peaceful — it’s almost like we had the park to ourselves! So peaceful Pandora was also pretty chill — and we’re used to seeing a lot of crowds in the newest land for the park. All quiet in Pandora This afternoon, the wait for Flight of Passage was only 44 minutes — ON A WEEKEND! We’ll continue to monitor the crowd situation, so stay tuned for more! See Photos of Opening Night BOO Bash CROWDS in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Disney World on a weekend with low crowds? Let us know in the comments! The post How Crowded are Weekends in Disney World Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Walt Disney World! Splash Mountain Last week, we noticed wait times were down significantly compared to earlier in August, so let’s see if the trend is continuing! Here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 47 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Then, we had Jungle Cruise at 37 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 34 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 30 minutes, Splash Mountain at 28 minutes, Space Mountain at 23 minutes, and Haunted Mansion at 22 minutes. Jungle Cruise Following behind was Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 21 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 17 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 14 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 12 minutes. We wants the RUM! Next, we saw Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 11 minutes, “its a small world” at 10 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 10 minutes. “it’s a small world” A lot of rides had wait times in the single digits this week! We had Tomorrowland Speedway at 9 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 7 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 6 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 6 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 6 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 6 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 6 minutes, and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 6 minutes. Dumbo! And, even lower was Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 3 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 2 minutes, Hall of Presidents at 0 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Test Track at 34 minutes! Test Track Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 30 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 13 minutes, Soarin’ at 12 minutes, and Turtle Talk with Crush at 9 minutes. Turtle Talk! Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 6 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 6 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 6 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 6 minutes, and Living with the Land at 5 minutes. The Seas One of the theater shows in EPCOT actually had a wait this past week — Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at 1 minute! All of the others had no wait. These included: American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash actually had the highest average wait time in all of the parks this week at 51 minutes, finally beating out Flight of Passage! Slinky Dog Dash After that, we had Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 35 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 35 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 28 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 23 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 22 minutes. Toy Story Mania And finally, we had Walt Disney Presents at 16 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers at 13 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 9 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 34 minutes, which is VERY low compared to what we’ve seen over the past couple of months! Flight of Passage Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 24 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 13 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris at 11 minutes Zebras Following behind was Expedition Everest at 10 minutes, DINOSAUR at 6 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 9 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 4 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Dinosaur That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! The wait times were super low, which is very exciting!! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to read about the system replacing FastPass+ in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think wait times will be lower or higher next week? Let us know your predictions in the comments! The post The Wait for Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom Was HOW SHORT this Week?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like every week we have another restaurant reopening at Disney World! Japan Pavilion Recently we have been able to enjoy the reopening of restaurants such as Boma and Victoria Falls Lounge, as well as the return of breakfast to Cinderella’s Royal Table. But today, we spent some time over in EPCOT for another restaurant reopening! Get your chopsticks ready because Tokyo Dining has reopened in EPCOT! Tokyo Dining is back! After briefly reopening last year, the restaurant officially reopened yesterday! Atmosphere As you walk over to the restaurant, you are greeted with a sign that shows you the operating hours and where to go for check-in. As of right now, they are only open from 2 PM – 8 PM. This will change on September 2nd, when the restaurant will be switch to a closing hour of 9PM. Note that Tokyo Dining is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, and they will only accept walk-ins for the time being. Current Tokyo Dining hours Once we got checked in, we were able to make our way to the dining room. Since we got here right when they opened we seemingly had the place to ourselves! Tables and chairs for seating Once we sat down at our table we had a QR menu as well as a paper dessert menu. Chopsticks and hand wipe The menu at Tokyo Dining includes various appetizers and sushi… Tokyo Dining Menu …along with sashimi, tempura, and more. Tokyo Dining Menu The restaurant also offers an assortment of beverages, including a choice of cocktails. Cocktail Menu Eats Starting off, we ordered the Momo Whiskey Sour for our drink. That included the perfect harmony of whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix for $12. View from the corner table at Tokyo Dining For food, we ordered the Tempura/Sushi Roll Combo, which includes shrimp, onion, asparagus, and red bell peppers for $25. The perfect combo We also ordered the Kamo Roast, which includes sliced duck breast, Asian mushrooms, and Arima Sansho drizzled with duck sauce for $22. Kamo Roast Once we put down all that delicious food we had to make our way to the dessert menu. We decided to go with the Chocolate Ginger Cake, available for $9! This cake had a ginger-spiced layer cake, chocolate mousse, and dark chocolate ganache with rose crystal and raspberry. Chocolate Ginger Cake We’ll be writing a full review with more details about the newly reopened Tokyo Dining soon, so keep following DFB! Click Here to See the First Look at La Crêperie de Paris 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 Disney World Restaurant are you excited about reopening? Let us know in the comments below!The post PHOTOS: First Look at the Newly Reopened Tokyo Dining in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re headed to Disney World this fall, you’ll need to know some important things! Make sure you know Disney World’s park hours! First, don’t forget to make your park pass reservations and familiarize yourself with the My Disney Experience app. Second, make sure you know the park hours — and we’ve got you covered for trips up through early November! Previously, Disney World had released hours through late October, and then later for October 31st (Halloween!). Now, we have hours available through November 7th. At Magic Kingdom, the hours for November 1st through November 7th are 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney At EPCOT, the hours for November 1st through 6th are 10AM to 10PM, but the hours change on November 7th to 11AM through 9PM. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will also still be going on during this time (although note that on the days EPCOT opens at 10AM, you’ll have to wait an hour for the food booths to open). ©Disney The hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios for that week are 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney Finally, the hours for Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the entire week are 8AM to 7PM. ©Disney As always, these hours are subject to change, but if they do, we’ll be sure to let you know! New Dates Released for the Most Exclusive Park Hours in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be at Disney World during this time? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases Park Hours Through Early November first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re heading into the final weeks of summer (even though Halloween is already in full force at Disney World!), and while we must say goodbye to the month of August, we’ll use our fond farewell as an opportunity to look back on all of our favorite (and…not so favorite) things we ate in the parks and resorts! Spooooooky castle! That’s right, we’re back with another monthly roundup of the best and worst things we had in Disney World for the month of August. This month brought us fall-themed treats and a TON of new Food and Wine booths, so there was no shortage of food and drink items to try! The Best Baked Lobster Dip from Lobster Landing Even though the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival started in July, we tried enough food items and the newly opened booths that we had to make an entirely separate Best of the Fest list! Right at the top of this list is the Baked Lobster Dip from Lobster Landing. Baked Lobster Dip at Lobster Landing This booth is basically a lobster lover’s paradise with great options across the board, but the dish that truly wowed us was this dip. Who doesn’t love a good dip? This dip was exactly what it needed to be — warm and creamy like a lobster queso! It also came with a TON of shredded lobster meat, so for $5.50 we felt like we were getting a real bargain. In theory, this dish is large enough to share with a friend, but we’re keeping ours to ourselves, thank you! Click here to read our full review of Lobster Landing! Truffle Mac & Cheese from Mac and Eats Mac and cheese is a highlight at any EPCOT food festival, so you can only imagine our delight when we learned there would be an entire booth dedicated to this creamy, cheesy dish! Mac and Eats serves up four delicious varieties of mac & cheese, but the one that we loved the most (and is also included in our Best of the Fest 2.0 list) is the Truffle Mac & Cheese. Mmmmm…truffles… The truffle added a unique flavor rather than just your (already delicious) mac and cheese, and any mac and cheese dish that’s topped with Herbed Panko is a winner in our book. Try this or any of the mac and cheese dishes at Mac and Eats for $5.75. Click here to read our full review of Mac & Eats! Caramel Apple Tart from ABC Commissary It may still be summer, but we tried a BUNCH of fall and Halloween-themed snacks this month. Among the ones we loved was the Caramel Apple Tart from ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a spiced caramel cheesecake mousse apple served on top of a cinnamon-apple tart. Caramel Apple Tart This dessert reminded us of an apple pie — total Thanksgiving dessert vibes in the middle of August (and we aren’t complaining!). *Heart Eyes* The Caramel Apple Tart is the complete package — a great balance of tart and sweet, plus a great balance of texture! Grab one at ABC Commissary this fall for $5.49. Click here to read our full review of the Caramel Apple Tart! Belle Cheesecake from Le Petit Cafe August also brought us World Princess Week, and Disney World really went for it with their princess-themed treats! Over at Le Petit Cafe in Disney’s Riviera Resort, we tried the Belle Cheesecake, which is Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd in a Vanilla Tart Shell. So pretty! Though the cheesecake itself tasted more like a plain cheesecake, the lemon curd was STRONG! This was a very lemon-y dessert that you may not be into if you don’t enjoy that particular flavor. If you are a fan of all things lemon, however, this may be one of the best desserts you’ve had in Disney World in some time! A Closer Look The Belle Cheesecake was $6.99. We’re bummed that this was a limited-time treat and we hope Disney World brings back something similar soon! Click here to read our full review of the Belle Cheesecake! Apple Ginger Dale from Golden Oak Outpost August means the start of Halloween in Disney World (yep, we’re celebrating the spooky season when it’s still 90 degrees outside!), and this year brought us the first-ever Disney After Hours Boo Bash! This after hours ticketed event had several party-exclusive treats, including the Apple Ginger Dale from Golden Oak Outpost! Apple Ginger Dale This beverage is a mixture of Frozen Apple Cider mixed with Ginger Ale, topped with Whipped Cream and chopped TWIX Cookie Bars. While most of the treats at Boo Bash were decent enough, the Apple Ginger Dale stood out as the perfect refreshing drink to have in the middle of a muggy Florida evening. At $5.99, we would highly suggest you pick one up as you make your way through Boo Bash! Click here to read our full review of the Apple Ginger Dale! The Worst Sweet Poison from Sunshine Day Bar Unfortunately, there are times we come across a snack or a drink that is anything BUT a runaway hit. This past month, there were four items that stood out for all of the wrong reasons — interestingly enough, all four items on our “worst” list are part of the fall and Halloween lineup. First up is the Sweet Poison cocktail from Sunshine Day Bar. Sweet Poison Cocktail This cocktail is a mixture of coconut rum, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice. We had two issues with this drink: first, does this drink scream ‘Halloween’ to you? Because it certainly didn’t to us! Second, we could barely taste the alcohol! At $14, you at least want to know that you’re paying for a mixed drink and not just juice! Click here to read our full review of the Sweet Poison cocktail. Chocolate Mousse from ABC Commissary You win some you lose some is the theme of ABC Commissary this fall! While we loved their Caramel Apple Tart, we could not bring ourselves to feel as warm and fondly for their Chocolate Mousse. This ghoulish snack is made with Raspberry-dark chocolate mousse, chocolate-almond cake, a layer of hazelnut crunch, and whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake. Chocolate Mousse If you’re thinking to yourself, “Wow, that’s a lot of different flavors,” you would be right. A Chocolate Mousse should be an easy runaway hit, but unfortunately, this dessert had way too many different flavors going on and ultimately we were too overwhelmed to truly enjoy it. If you’re curious and want to try it for yourself this Halloween, you can pick one up for $5.49. Click here to read our full review of the Chocolate Mousse Witch’s Hat Mousse from Rosie’s All-American Cafe Disney just couldn’t get it together with their mousse this season! While the previous mousse had way too much flavor going on, this next one had practically no flavor at all! The Witch’s Hat Mousse from Rosie’s All-American Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios may look pretty, but the positives seemed to have stopped there. So Cute! But the Flavors Were Seriously Lacking This dessert is whipped blackberry panna cotta sitting on green apple mousse with salted caramel crispy pearls (ours were missing!) and a chocolate shortbread cookie. At $5.49, we found this treat to be totally lacking in flavor! Click here to read our full review of the Witch’s Hat Mousse Halloween Mickey Cinnamon Roll from Main Street Bakery Our final snack on our “worst” list for the month of August is an oldie and SHOULD be a goodie — but we were totally let down by the Halloween Mickey Cinnamon Roll from Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom this year. All we did was love you, Mickey cinnamon roll Maybe we just got a bad batch, but this cinnamon roll was thin and hard and was almost on the verge of stale. If you want to try one and see if you can get yourself a fresh batch you’ll find it at Main Street Bakery for $6.49. Read our full review of the Halloween Mickey Cinnamon Roll! That’ll do it for our monthly roundup of the best and worst things we ate recently in Disney World! Between the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and all of the fall and Halloween snacks, there was plenty to eat and drink. As we head into September, we’ll continue to try the latest treat and drinks in the parks and resorts, so be sure to follow along if you’re looking for recommendations on what to try on YOUR next Disney World vacation! Click here to read our Best of the Fest selections from the newly opened booths at the Food and Wine Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been able to check out this year’s Food and Wine Festival yet? Let us know in the comments! The post The BEST (and WORST) Things We Ate in Disney World in August first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Things are constantly changing in Disney World. Things are also constantly changing in the world outside of the Most Magical Place on Earth, which can impact rules and regulations in the parks. Walt Disney World is Getting Ready for Its 50th Anniversary! Not too long ago, Disney World updated its mask rules, Orange County, Florida (where part of Disney World is located) extended its state of emergency, and other changes have been made. All of that got us wondering whether some of you out there, our fabulous DFB readers, have decided to change your 2021/2022 Disney World plans, or if you’re still going forward with your trip. So, we reached out to you all, and here’s what thousands of you said. Big Changes Made and More Coming Before we get into the poll, let’s talk about some of the changes that have been made lately or other factors that may be impacting your trip plans. At Disney World, lots of things have changed or are set to change soon. Buffets are returning to Biergarten and The Crystal Palace, and have already returned to Boma. Hotels like Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge have reopened, while others are set to reopen over the back half of this year. Dinner at Boma Halloween celebrations are well underway, and holiday celebrations are coming soon, but things are or will be a bit different. The traditional, seasonal parties we’re used to have been canceled and NEW After Hours events have replaced them. Time for Some Halloween Fun! Some things are coming back — like parades, but really only during the Very Merriest After Hours event. While the return of other things — like EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional — haven’t been confirmed yet. Hi Pooh Bear! Disney Genie is set to launch this fall, and it’s expected that Disney’s NEW paid FastPass-like systems — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection — will launch with it. And while many things have reopened in Disney World, like some entertainment offerings, several things are still closed. Not all restaurants have reopened and many live entertainment offerings still aren’t available. Traditional Meet-and-Greets Still Aren’t Back Many things will be opening soon or changing ahead of or during Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. There will be new fireworks shows, new statues to see, and much more. ©Disney In terms of impacts from the world around us, the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Right now, masks are required in Disney World in all indoor locations and all enclosed transportation. ©Disney Florida has reported record-breaking COVID-19 case numbers recently. The impact of high demand for liquid oxygen for treatment of those with COVID-19 has led Orlando to ask its residents to cut down on some of their water usage for things like watering the lawn and similar activities. The state of emergency that was issued a little bit ago in Orange County, Florida (where part of Disney World is located) has repeatedly been extended. Also, many young children are still not able to be vaccinated against COVID-19, though some have indicated that the vaccines could be approved for those of a younger age later this year. Mask signage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom And that’s just a little preview of some of the many changes that have taken place or will take place soon, several of which may be concerns or things you’re taking into consideration in light of your upcoming trips. The Poll That leads us to our poll. We placed a poll on our Instagram asking readers whether they’re still planning their 2021/2022 trip to Disney World. Over 40,000 of you responded and the majority said… The Results Are In …”yes.” About 78% (32,610) of you said your 2021/2022 trips are moving forward, while 22% (9,025) said your trips are no longer a go. Here’s a look at some of the comments we received in response to the poll. Yes, Still Going As we noted above, the majority of our readers said they’re still moving forward with their 2021/2022 Disney World trip plans. One reader told us they are going, but not in 2021. Specifically, they noted that they’re still planning to visit but will wait until 2022 when their kids under 12 can be vaccinated. Animal Kingdom Another said they had a trip coming up for Labor Day Weekend, and that they would be doing their best to be careful. They also mentioned that the health and safety rules and precautions that are in place in Disney World gave them some comfort. Nope, Not Anymore Other readers’ plans, however, are no longer happening. One told us that the high level of COVID-19 cases in Florida was concerning to them, and specifically mentioned the fact that Orlando has requested residents conserve water due to potential issues that have been raised regarding the demand for liquid oxygen. Disney World Another told us that they had a trip to Disney World in September, but they just canceled it. Yes, But… Some were in the “yes, but…” category, meaning their trip is still a “go,” but things could change. One said they’ve got a trip planned for late 2022, but they may change their plans depending on the level of COVID-19 cases in Florida. You Can See Those Updated Health and Safety Reminders on the Left Another said they may go depending on what Disney’s health and safety rules and regulations are at the time. Keep in mind that Disney’s health and safety rules and regulations can change often, even during one of your trips. It’s important to check for all of the latest updates to ensure that you’re following the present policies. Toy Story Land And that’s a quick look at what our readers had to say about their upcoming plans. What about you — do you have upcoming plans for a trip to Disney World in 2021 or 2022? Are you still moving forward with those plans or rearranging things? Tell us in the comments. We’d love to hear from you. Click here to see the latest news about the Splash Mountain retheme coming to Disney World and Disneyland. 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. Tell us if your 2021/2022 Disney World plans have changed. The post Over 40,000 Readers Vote on Whether Their 2021/2022 Disney World Plans Have Changed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to hotels, Disney World offers something for everyone — and there are SO many great hotels to choose from at a variety of price points. And then you’ve got even more hotels on Disney World property that aren’t owned by Disney, like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Swan Reserve One of the newest hotels to arrive at Disney World is the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. This hotel is located next to the Swan and Dolphin, putting it super close to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Reservations initially opened up for the hotel in February, with an opening date of July 2021. That opening date was then delayed to September 1st and then delayed again to late September. But now, the opening date has been delayed once more, this time until October. We noticed this when we checked the hotel’s website — the opening date had been changed to reflect this. ©Marriott The hotel is set to have 300 guest rooms, a signature restaurant and bar, a pool and health club, and more. Each room will have floor-to-ceiling windows that will offer a great view of the area. We assume that guests who had reservations for the hotel before October will receive some kind of communication from Marriott about alternative arrangements. ©Swan and Dolphin View In the meantime, if anything changes, we’ll let you know. Was Your All-Star Music Reservation Canceled for Disney World? You’re Not Alone. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you have a reservation booked for September for the Swan Reserve? Let us know in the comments! The post Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Opening DELAYED Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we spend a lot of time at Disney World’s parks, we also love hanging out at Disney Springs. Cheers! Disney Springs is home to SO many great restaurants, including all the cookies, donuts, and gelato we could ever want to eat. But Disney Springs also has some restaurants and bars with some FABULOUS drinks! One of those places is The Polite Pig, which just introduced a brand new flight to its menu! It’s called the Dylan Flight (inspired by legendary musician Bob Dylan) and features three bourbons from Heaven’s Door. ©The Polite Pig The flight features Heaven’s Door Straight Rye Whiskey, Double Barrel Whiskey, and Tennessee Bourbon. You can try it now at The Polite Pig at Disney Springs. Stay tuned because we’ll keep you updated on other Disney World restaurants, too! 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 tried a flight from The Polite Pig before? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's a New BOOZY Reason To Head To Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

September is a great time to visit Disney World this year! Mickey Pumpkins Galore! Kids are back in school, the weather should cool off a little, and you’ll beat the crowds coming in for the big 50th anniversary in October! And, there are some exciting new things to look forward to happening this month that we want to tell you allllll about. These are the BEST things to do in Disney World in September! Celebrate Halloween It’s been Halloween in Disney since early August so now everything is in full swing! Magic Kingdom has been pumpkin-fied and the fall vibes are immaculate. Mickey Pumpkins Galore! Even though there is no Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, there is the Boo Bash After Hours event on select evenings! Spooky vibes There are themed cavalcades, food, and trick-or-treating to enjoy during the event, but it is currently sold out. We’ll let you know if we see any tickets get restocked! Also, make sure you check day of as they have been selling tickets at Guest Relations. Click here to read more about Boo Bash! There is also a TON of Halloween merchandise in the parks throughout September! We’ve seen cool items like the Oogie Boogie backpack… Watch out for the Oogie Boogie Man! …a Hocus Pocus spirit jersey… It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! …and super cute Mickey pumpkin ears! Halloween Ears You could totally combine all these things and create an epic Disney Halloween outfit! Click here to see more of the new Halloween merchandise in Disney World! If you’re looking to celebrate Halloween in a more delicious way, there are a lot of festive treats available in the parks and resorts, but especially at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Try things like Frozen Apple Cider… Frozen Apple Cider …a Halloween Lunch Box Tart… So festive! …or a Halloween shake that’s candy corn flavored! What a beauty! Aren’t these treats absolutely gourd-geous? Get it?? Okay…we’ll stop with the puns! Click here to see more about the Halloween treats in Disney World! If you want more of a sit down meal, you can make reservations at Hollywood and Vine for Minnie’s Halloween Dine! You’ll get to see Minnie and friends dressed in their spooky best! Minnie looks so spooky! September is an especially great time to celebrate Halloween in Disney World this year because October is likely to be very crowded due to the 50th anniversary! Click here to see our full Minnie’s Halloween Dine review! Expanded Dining Experiences SO much dining is BACK in Disney World! We recently saw the return of the first buffet at Disney since the shutdown in March of 2020 at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Boma — Flavors of Africa! Boma is Back! The restaurant is serving Breakfast and Dinner right now. At Breakfast, you’ll find traditional things like eggs, bacon, and Simba waffles, along with more unique offerings like Turkey Bobotie and Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon! Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Breakfast is $29 per adult and $17 per child. Click here to see our recent review of Breakfast at Boma! At Dinner, you’ll find things like African-spiced beef striploin, macaroni and cheese, Tunisian couscous and shrimp salad, spiced green beans, olive oil herb-crushed potatoes, and sweet corn pudding! Dinner at Boma Dinner is $49 per adult and $29 per child. Click here to see a first look at Dinner at Boma! Another buffet is coming back to Disney as well! The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom will see the return of its Lunch and Dinner buffets on September 12th! Crystal Palace Offerings will include things like Parker House rolls, create-your-own fresh garden salad, seared pork tenderloin, fire-roasted prime rib, and braised beef short ribs. Traditional Crystal Palace Buffet Breakfast is still not available at The Crystal Palace. Click here to see our most recent review of The Crystal Palace Another returning favorite at Magic Kingdom is Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table! Morning meals started being served again starting August 27th. Up until then, the restaurant has only been serving Lunch and Dinner. Pastry Plate Reservations are now open for Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table, so grab them now if you’re heading to Disney World in September! Click here to read more about Breakfast returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table And over in Frontierland, The Diamond Horseshoe will make its return on September 12th as well! The Diamond Horseshoe Right now, the menu is showing an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal with literally the same menu that’s over at Liberty Tree Tavern, so we guess there will soon be 2 places you can get that famous Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake! Click here to read more about the return of The Diamond Horseshoe Watch Fireworks Shows for the LAST TIME Yep, you read that right — the time has come where we have to say goodbye to our beloved Fireworks shows in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. We knew that EPCOT Forever would be leaving us after Harmonious made its debut, but Happily Ever After? Disney completely blindsided us! EPCOT Forever Fireworks Happily Ever After will be replaced with Disney Enchantment for the next 18-months in honor of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. We assumed it would be returning after the anniversary festivities are over, but the way Disney worded the announcement made it seem like it will not be returning. Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom The last showing of EPCOT Forever in EPCOT will be on September 28th and the last showing of Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom will be on September 29th. So, now is the time to watch these shows for the very last time before they’re gone for good! Click here to read more about the fireworks shows that are leaving Disney World Visit ALL the Recently Opened EPCOT Food and Wine Booths Remember when we told you about those 9 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths that wouldn’t be opening until October 1st? Uh…well, most of them opened EARLY! For some reason, 7 of the 9 food booths opened up early in August. EPCOT Food and Wine So, now you can enjoy those booths without the crazy crowds for the 50th anniversary in October! Visit The Alps for some of that amazing melty Raclette Swiss cheese that’s scraped directly from the wheel onto your potatoes! The Alps Menu There is also a frozen rose here that is perfect for the hot weather! Click here to read our review of The Alps booth The next booth that opened early was India! They have items like Madras Red Curry and Korma Chicken if you’re looking to add a little bit of ~spice~ to your EPCOT day. India Booth Spread And check out the Mango Lassi for a refreshing treat! Click here to read our review of the India booth! If you want something milder but still flavorful, head on over to Ireland to grab the Fisherman’s Seafood Pie or the Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard! Irish Menu Spread They also have a Guinness Baileys Shake for some extra Irish fun! Click here to read our review of the Ireland booth! Moving on to Kenya, you can get things like the Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin or Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp! Kenya And the classic Tusker Lager you can find around Disney is also featured at this booth! Click here to read our review of the Kenya booth! Next to open early was a NEW booth — Lobster Landing! This booth has a whole New England Lobster Tail, Lobster Chowder, AND Baked Lobster Dip! Lobster Landing Try out the Cape Codder for a fun cocktail! Click here to read our review for Lobster Landing! And there is another brand new booth open already, too — Mac & Eats! Cheese lovers, this is the place to be! They have a Truffle Mac & Cheese and a Cowboy Mac & Cheese that you just gotta try! Getting our Mac and Cheese feast ON! And to cut all that rich cheesy goodness, get the Lemon Hazy IPA to wash it all down with! Click here to read our review of Mac & Eats! Finally, we have the Spain booth! A returning booth that has a Charcuterie Cup, Spanish-style Paella, and Seafood Salad on the menu. Spain Menu Items And it’s Spain, so of course there’s wine on the drink menu! Click here to read our review of the Spain booth! The only two booths that have yet to open are Belgium and Brazil, but we’ll let you know if they decide to open early, too! Steakhouse 71 If you haven’t heard, The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort closed earlier this summer to be “re-imagined” in time for Disney’s 50th anniversary. The restaurant is being replaced with Steakhouse 71 — a “new casual-themed dining concept that gets its name from the resort’s opening year,” according to Disney. ©Disney The announcement was shared with a picture of a giant piece of cake, so we’re looking forward to trying THAT when this restaurant opens (or re-opens?). We don’t have an exact opening date for Steakhouse 71, but Disney has confirmed that it will be open in time for the celebrations on October 1st, so we can assume it will open in September! Click here to read more about Steakhouse 71! Space 220 The long-awaited Space 220 will FINALLY be opening in September!!! The restaurant was announced all the way back in 2017, so we’ve been waiting on this one for a while! It will be located in EPCOT’s Future World. ©Disney We got a first look inside the restaurant a few weeks ago, and we caught a glimpse of what it will look like to take the “elevator” 220 miles up to space for your meal! ©Disney | You get to ride in a SPACE ELEVATOR! We also got some menu details! Space 220 will feature a 2-course prix-fixe Lunch menu and a 3-course prix-fixe Dinner menu. The food was described as “modern and upscale.” There will also be “atmospheric cocktails” to try, which sounds…interesting! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Disney didn’t announce the exact opening date, but did say it’s scheduled to open in mid-September! Click here to read more about Space 220! Those are all of the BEST things to do in Disney World in September! There are a lot of fun things to choose from, so we hope you enjoy some or all of these activities! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, tips, and updates. Click here to read about Disney World’s new program replacing FastPass+! 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