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Disney Cruise Line is the latest to shift policy to now require passengers 12 and older to be vaccinated for sailings from Florida, even though a law threatens to fine cruise lines for demanding proof of vaccination. View the full article

This year, you can celebrate all things spooky at Disney California Adventure with the return of a special Halloween party — Oogie Boogie Bash! This is Halloween! Oogie Boogie Bash is a separate ticketed event where guests will get the chance to experience interactive trick-or-treat trails, see some frighteningly fun entertainment, check out the Villains Grove maze which is filled with villainous scenes, and more. But, Disney is making things extra spooky this year by adding in 3 NEW villains to the Oogie Boogie Bash scene! Earlier today, via Instagram, Disney shared a peek at 3 NEW villains they’ll be welcoming to this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Check out the video below and see if you can guess who they are. Got any guesses? For all the Pixar fans, it looks like Sid from Toy Story (or perhaps some of his scary creations) will be joining in on the Bash. If you’re a big fan of the live-action Cruella film then you’ll be thrilled to know that Cruella (in the style of the new film) appears to be set to join in on the fun too. Cruella ©Disney Finally, and perhaps the biggest reveal of all, it looks like Agatha from WandaVision will also be joining in on Oogie Boogie Bash this year! Sing it with us: it was Agatha all along! ©Marvel We can’t wait to see how Disney incorporates these villains into the event. We’ll be checking out Oogie Boogie Bash when it begins soon at Disney California Adventure Park, so be sure to check back with us for all the latest details. Click here to see more about the dinner and dessert packages coming to Oogie Boogie Bash! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which of these villains are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post SPOOKY ALERT. Agatha and More NEW Villains Are Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some things at Disney World have stayed (relatively) the same over several years. You can still hop on a boat and sing an extremely catchy tune at “it’s a small world,” there are still lots of Disney hotels to stay at, and (of course) you can still say “hello” to Mickey Mouse in the parks. Hey There Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto! But, lots of things in Disney World have also changed over the past few months, and many more changes are on the way. The Magical Express will be ending, new PAID FastPass-like systems will be introduced to the parks soon, and more changes have already been announced. When fan-favorite things go away or new things are introduced to the parks, there can be some frustration. So, we reached out to our fantastic DFB readers via Facebook and Instagram to see what upcoming changes frustrate them the most. We got QUITE a lot of responses citing a variety of things that frustrated our readers, but some really stood out. Here are some of the top upcoming changes that frustrate our readers. The Introduction of Disney Genie+ At the very, very, VERY top of the list was the introduction of Genie+. This was by far the thing that readers mentioned the most in their responses. In case you missed it, FastPass+, FASTPASS, and MaxPass will not return to Disney World or Disneyland. Instead, two paid FastPass-like systems will replace them — one of which is called Disney Genie+. ©Disney With Genie+, guests will pay $15 per day per ticket at Disney World ($20 per ticket per day at Disneyland) and will be able to select the next available time to return to an attraction and use that ride’s Lightning Lane (the new name for the FastPass line). When their set time arrives, the guests will be able to use the Lightning Lane for that attraction and skip the standby line. Once they’re done riding that ride and utilizing its Lightning Lane, they’ll be able to make their next Genie+ Lightning Lane selection. Guests will be able to continue to make Genie+ Lightning Lane selections 1 attraction at a time throughout the day. ©Disney Over 40 attractions at Disney World will be included in Genie+ (and over 15 attractions will be included at Disneyland Resort). In some ways, Genie+ is similar to the MaxPass system that was used at Disneyland, or somewhat similar to the olden days in Disney World where you would obtain 1 FastPass at a time throughout the day. Many of our readers mentioned being frustrated with the introduction of Genie+ for several reasons. First, they mentioned that they were frustrated at having to pay for a FastPass-like system, when that used to be free (i.e. included in the cost of admission) for Disney World and Disneyland guests in the past. The FastPass lines are now called Lightning Lanes Some were also frustrated at the fact that Disney hasn’t released a lot of information over this new Genie+ system yet. We’ve gotten some details about the system and a video showing a basic idea of what it will look like, but we are still waiting on a lot of details. We don’t have a set date when the system will begin being offered (just the expectation that it will be this fall). We also don’t have a full list of attractions that will be available through Genie+, though Disney has mentioned that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Haunted Mansion will be included in Disney Genie+. Another thing people were frustrated with is the timing surrounding Genie+. At Disney World, all guests will be able to make their first Genie+ Lightning Lane selections at 7AM. Some readers (who we expect are not early risers) were not thrilled at the idea of having to wake up early on vacation for another thing (as if waking up early to try and grab a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance wasn’t enough!). Note that at Disneyland things are a bit different, as guests can make their first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection once they’re in the park. ©Disney In Disneyland, Genie+ includes unlimited PhotoPass downloads from that specific day of your trip. But, at Disney World, PhotoPass photos are NOT included in Genie+. Instead, at Disney World, Genie+ only includes augmented reality filters to use while taking photos. Some guests were less than pleased at that differentiation and were rather frustrated that the Disney World version doesn’t include PhotoPass. As we mentioned, there’s still a lot of outstanding questions about Genie+. We’re working on getting as many of those answers to you so be sure to check back with us for more updates. Click here to see answers to some of your questions about Genie+. Ending of the Magical Express While Genie+ took the number 1 spot in terms of mentions, there were also LOTS of guests who mentioned that they were incredibly frustrated at the ending of Disney’s Magical Express. Disney’s Magical Express was a service offered to Disney World hotel guests (and operated by Mears) which transported hotel guests to and from Orlando International Airport for free. Disney’s Magical Express Earlier this year, Disney announced that the service would be ending in January of 2022. Several readers mentioned their frustration at the Magical Express going away overall. But, others also specifically mentioned that they were especially frustrated at the loss of the Magical Express luggage delivery system. With that system, guests didn’t have to pick up their own checked luggage from baggage claim. Instead, it was all coordinated and taken care of through Magical Express, and the luggage would then be delivered to guests’ rooms. The Magical Express Won’t Be Around for Too Much Longer We’ve taken a look at some of the best ways to get to Disney World when the Magical Express is gone, one of which is the new service from Mears that is essentially meant in many ways to replace the Magical Express. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World for 2022 and relied on the Magical Express, the discontinuation of this service is something you’ll want to plan ahead for. Click here to see how the cost of the Magical Express replacement compared to an Uber to Disney World. The End of Many “Free” Perks The third most mentioned frustration in our comments section was probably the removal/end of many of the free perks or benefits to staying on property, or generally the removal of free things in Disney World. Art of Animation is a Value Resort This can tie into a few things mentioned above, like the ending of the FREE Magical Express service, the removal of FREE FastPass+ selections, and the ending of Extra Magic Hours and its replacement with other offerings (we’ll discuss more about that in a second). Under the new Genie+ system, hotel guests don’t get an extended booking window to book their Lightning Lane selections (as they used to with FastPass+). Now, they’ll be on equal footing with all other guests as they work to make their first Lightning Lane selections at 7AM. Some readers mentioned that they felt like they’re paying more now, but getting less. Others noted that ticket prices aren’t going down to accommodate for these changes, and now guests will have to pay for things that previously were included in the cost of admission or were a special, free perk for hotel guests. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Some things are still free in Disney World, but a number of changes have been announced for the future that will take away or otherwise change some fan favorites and it seems a number of readers were rather frustrated by this. Click here to see what our readers had to say about whether they’d pay for Genie+. Extended Evening Hours and Early Theme Park Hours Extended Evening Hours was another one that was mentioned quite a bit. Starting in October, guests staying at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, or select other hotels will have the opportunity to stay in certain Disney parks a few extra hours into the night on select dates. So far, a number of dates have been announced for this special hotel perk, and Disney has shared a list of the attractions that will be open during these extended hours. ©Disney But, again this benefit is only for those staying at Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select other hotels Disney has identified. So, guests staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (a Value Resort) won’t qualify for this perk. Considering that Disney previously offered Extra Magic Hours for ALL Disney World hotel guests (regardless of hotel level), guests were a little less than pleased that Extended Evening Hours is more limited. But, all Disney World hotel guests (regardless of what type/level of resort they’re staying at) and guests staying at select other hotels will get the chance to enter any Disney World theme park 30 minutes early starting in October with Early Theme Park Entry. It wasn’t mentioned as much, but some readers did note that the loss of the previous version of Extra Magic Hours and its replacement with these two systems is something that they were not pleased about. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Some also noted that the fact that Early Theme Park Entry was limited to just 30 minutes is something they were disappointed about. Click here to see more details about Early Theme Park Entry in Disney World. Individual Attraction Selection Another thing several readers mentioned they were frustrated about is the NEW Individual Attraction Selection offering. This would be potentially tied for 4th place or potentially 5th on the list in terms of the number of mentions. As we discussed above, FastPass+ is going away, and Disney Genie+ will serve as the new, PAID FastPass-like system. But, on top of Genie+, Disney is also introducing something called Individual Attraction Selection. With Individual Attraction Selection, guests will have the ability to PURCHASE and schedule a return time during which they’ll be able to visit one specific attraction and ride the attraction by using that ride’s Lightning Lane. ©Disney Essentially, you’d be paying to utilize a FastPass for a single ride. Pricing hasn’t been released for Individual Attraction Selections, but Disney has shared that the price will vary by attraction, date, and park. A maximum of 2 Individual Attraction Selections can be made per person per day. What rides’ Lightning Lane access will be available for purchase? Disney hasn’t shared the full list, but they have mentioned that it will be for select, highly popular rides. So far, Disney has mentioned that Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom, Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure Park, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney California Adventure Park, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT will be included in the Individual Attraction Selection option. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance One important thing to note is that the rides offered through Individual Attraction Selection will NOT be available through Genie+. For example, if you want to access the Lightning Lane at (and skip the need to get a Boarding Group for) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, that will NOT be included in Genie+ (the service where you pay $15 at Disney World to make Lightning Lane selections at over 40 rides). Instead, you’ll have to pay individually to access the Lightning Lane JUST for Rise of the Resistance. Various readers commented that this specific additional cost of paying to access the Lightning Lane for select highly popular rides was very frustrating to them, particularly in light of the fact that Genie+ is also an additional cost. Click here to learn more about Individual Attraction Selection. Benefits for Those Who Pay More While it wasn’t necessarily mentioned as much as the items above, various readers did note that they were frustrated at the fact that more things in Disney World appear to be becoming exclusive only to those who pay more. This applies to various things like Individual Attraction Selection, Genie+, and Extended Evening Hours. For both Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection, there is an additional fee associated with them that is above and beyond the base Disney World ticket price. ©Disney For Extended Evening Hours, guests won’t have to pay extra for that offering, but it is only being offered for those who are more than likely paying more for their hotel stay — those staying at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, or select other hotels. Overall, several readers mentioned being frustrated at the fact that these specific benefits are now only going to be accessible to those guests who are willing to pay more for them when in the past things like Extra Magic Hours and FastPass+ were free to all Disney World guests. And Other Changes Readers mentioned a few other upcoming changes as well that frustrated them. Some mentioned that they didn’t like the idea that Disney is essentially forcing guests to use their phones more, rather than less. You need your phone for a LOT of things in Disney World right now (like Mobile Order, online Check-In, mobile dine walk-up waitlist, and more). And you needed in the past as well when it came to FastPass+ selections, though those could also be done on monitors in the park. Guests will certainly need their phones with Genie, Genie+, and some of the newer services, as many of them will be built right into the My Disney Experience app. ©Disney Some guests also mentioned that they were frustrated Annual Passes are not on sale again yet (though sales of Annual Passes are set to resume soon). Others were frustrated that sales for things like the Dining Plan, or Tables in Wonderland also haven’t returned. Some mentioned that they were frustrated at Harmonious and the barges for the show, which the reader lovingly called an “eyesore.” One reader mentioned being frustrated at the fact that 180-day dining booking windows haven’t returned yet. Others were frustrated at…well, a lot of stuff! Some responded by saying they were frustrated at basically ALL of the upcoming changes or simply asked us where to even start! Magic Kingdom There are a lot of changes that are set to be made in the next few months at Disney World, and we’re sure there are many more changes coming in the future. Some of these changes may make you super excited (like a new fireworks show at Magic Kingdom), while others may frustrate you. We’ll be sure to be on the lookout for details about all of these changes and share updates with you. So, be sure to check back with us here at DFB for all the latest! Click here to learn more about some of the changes coming to Splash Mountain for its Princess and the Frog re-theme! 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 upcoming Disney change frustrates you the most? Tell us about it in the comments. The post Which Upcoming Disney World Change Frustrates You Most? Our Readers Speak Out. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line resumed sailings from the United States recently. Disney Dream We’ve already shared a look at certain policies that have changed for upcoming sailings due to COVID-19 as well as changes in mask rules and more. But now, certain rules for sailing on Disney Cruise Line have changed, particularly when it comes to those ages 12 and up. Previously, Disney Cruise Line did not require its passengers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Instead, passengers were required to take a COVID-19 test prior to embarkation day and another on embarkation day (and another on debarkation day for select cruises). But, those who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could voluntarily submit proof of vaccination in order to avoid these COVID-19 tests (with certain exceptions). Disney Cruise Last week, however, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas signed an order requiring ALL cruise lines seeking to enter a port in the Bahamas (including a private island) to provide a manifest showing the vaccination status of all persons on board. The order also requires all cruises seeking to enter a port in the Bahamas to require that all passengers ages 12 and up be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is effective beginning September 3rd through November 1st. Some were concerned with how this could conflict with the law in Florida banning the use of vaccine passports. But note that a federal judge has ruled in one case involving Norwegian Cruise Line that the cruise line would be allowed to require guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for cruises leaving from Florida. Castaway Cay Today, Disney Cruise Line announced a change in its COVID-19 vaccination policy in response to the order from the Bahamas. According to Disney Cruise Line’s updated policy, all guests ages 12 and up on upcoming sailings must be fully vaccinated in order to board the ship. Approved vaccines include the ones produced by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. ©Disney Cruise Line Note that CDC guidelines specify that an individual is considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after they have received the second dose of a 2-dose vaccine like Moderna, Pfizer, or AstraZeneca vaccine. For those who have received Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, they are considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving a single dose. Guests who have received one dose of Moderna and one dose of Pfizer are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the second dose. Note, however, that if a guest has received one dose of a vector vaccine (like AstraZeneva) and a single dose of an mRNA vaccine (like Pfizer or Moderna), that guest is NOT considered to be fully vaccinated. Disney Cruise If a guest chooses not to provide proof of vaccination to meet the requirements of The Bahamas, they will not be allowed to board the ship. Guests who had sailings to The Bahamas departing from September 3rd to prior to November 1st can modify their sail dates or cancel without any Disney-imposed cancellation fees. Guests who want to do so will need to contact their travel agent or Disney by September 3rd, 2021. Standard cancellation policies and terms will apply for any cancellations or modifications made on or after September 4th. Disney Cruise What about guests under the age of 12? Those under the age of 12 will still need to take a lab-based COVID-19 PCR between 5 days and 24 hours prior to the sail date, and they’ll need to upload proof of that negative COVID-19 PCR Test to the appropriate website before the sailing. They’ll also be required to take a COVID-19 test on embarkation day prior to boarding the ship. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to see other changes that have been made on Disney Cruise Line sailings. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: COVID-19 Vaccination to Be Required for Upcoming Disney Cruises first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even if you plan out every detail of your Disney World trip, things can still be unpredictable. Rain in Disney Rides can shut down, the weather can be bad, or transportation can be late. Sometimes you can even have issues with where you’re staying on property, which is exactly what happened today at a popular Disney hotel. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been evacuated at Disney World. Credit: Alexis Miller Our reader, Alexis Miller, told us that the fire alarm was going off at the hotel, causing everyone to evacuate. Credit: Alexis Miller This could just be routine testing, but we do not know why the hotel is being evacuated at this time. We will keep you updated when we find out more information. Click here to see the recently renovated rooms at the Polynesian Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post PHOTOS: Guests Evacuated from Polynesian Resort in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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2022 is just a few short months away, so it’s time to start planning your trips! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Disney has plenty of options, from Walt Disney World Resort and all it has to offer, to the brand-new Disney Wish, setting sail next summer! And if you’re looking to venture out to California, then we have good news — 2022 vacation packages are now available for Disneyland Resort. Currently, packages can be booked for travel dates from January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2022. Theme park reservations are still required for guests during that time, and it’s encouraged that you make your reservations as soon as you book. ©Disney With everything slowly reopening and the addition of Avengers Campus, there’s going to be plenty to see and explore at Disneyland and California Adventure! If you’re planning a trip soon, we’ve got tons of advice and info on how to make it the best vacation ever. There’s so much to see and do right now! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disneyland Resort news and trip planning advice! We’re visiting the parks frequently to bring you the most important updates! Click Here to Check Out the New Avengers Campus! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Book Your 2022 Disneyland Resort Trip! 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. As more Disney Stores across the United States close, we have to start shopping for Disney merchandise elsewhere! For those times when you’re looking for a deal, or if you’re waiting for a new pop-up Disney store to come to your Target, we’ve got you covered! Shopping spree! We’re constantly on the hunt for the best deals, especially with all the extra money you’ll be spending in the parks soon! Every week we find the BEST deals on Amazon, and this week we’ve got seven of the biggest Disney deals on Amazon right now. Back to school season is here, and that means it’s time for a water bottle upgrade! For the Frozen II fan, we found a Frozen 2 THERMOS Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Kids Straw Bottle! Just like Elsa, the cold never bothered this bottle — it keeps drinks cold for 12 hours. ©Amazon You can buy this 12 oz. water bottle for $11.99 (normally $14.99)! Click here to get the Frozen 2 THERMOS Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Kids Straw Bottle In need of a bedtime buddy? Mickey and Minnie play a soft lullaby in this Disney Junior Music Lullabies 2-Piece Plush Set that you can get on sale now! ©Amazon These adorable plush characters are on sale for $18.60, normally $21.99! Look at their faces Click here to get the Disney Junior Music Lullabies 9-Inch Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse 2-Piece Plush Set This 1000-piece puzzle might take you some time to complete! We found this Disney Fine Art 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle that includes all our favorite characters from The Lion King — even Mufasa! ©Amazon You can find this puzzle on Amazon for $12.60, normally $14.99! Click here to get the Disney Fine Art Collection, 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Planning a trip to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? You can wear these Disney Toy Story Socks as you swirl around with Aliens and break some plates with the Green Army Men, then switch to the Buzz Lightyear socks when you get to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in the Magic Kingdom! ©Amazon This 5 pack of socks is on sale for a great deal at $5.94 right now (normally $10.99)! Click here to get the Disney Toy Story 5 Pack No Show Socks If you can’t play Sabaac a the new Star Wars hotel, you can play a game of Clue! The Empire is bent on destruction, and it’s up to you to save the galaxy in this Hasbro Clue Game: Star Wars Edition. Disney Clue games can get pretty expensive, so this is a GREAT limited-time deal! Dibs on playing as C-3PO! ©Amazon Star Wars Clue is normally $45.99, but it’s on sale now for $39.99! Click here to get the Hasbro Clue Game: Star Wars Edition We’ve got another GREAT deal with this two-pack of Women’s Disney T-Shirts! Mickey Mouse and his friends are illustrated in their classic retro style — and the best part is, you get TWO cute shirts! ©Amazon You can get these women’s shirts for $20.85, normally priced at $23.20. Click here to get the Women’s Disney T-Shirts Can we talk about how cute these Disney princess figures are?! Just in time for World Princess Week, you can play with Cinderella, Snow White, and Princess Aurora in the Disney Princess Comics Adventure Doll Set! If you can’t make it to the new Princess Tiana playground over in EPCOT, these cute figures are a great alternative! ©Amazon Normally priced at $49.99, this playset is only $35 right now! Click here to get the Disney Princess Comics Adventure Doll Set And with that, we’ve covered all of the best Disney deals on Amazon for now! Be sure to check back soon for more deals — we’ll be sure to keep you updated! If You Need a Fuzzy Princess Shirt This Fall…Disney Has You…Literally…Covered. 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 will you snag from this week’s Disney deals list? Let us know in the comments! The post The 7 BEST Disney DEALS on Amazon Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival officially started back in July, but Disney’s not done yet! More booths were expected to open October 1st, but in typical 2021 fashion…things happened a little differently than expected. This is Spaceship Earth That’s why we’re bringing you our best of the fest round two in mid-August because we’ve got more Disney food to review and more tips to give to help you have the best time possible at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Fest! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite Food and Wine booth! The post DFB Video: BEST of the Fest: What to EAT at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival 2021 PART TWO! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of things are changing at EPCOT as part of that park’s massive transformation. EPCOT Once the transformation is complete, EPCOT will have a whole new ride themed to Guardians of the Galaxy, a new area called the Play! pavilion, and much more. One part of the EPCOT transformation that some fans may be particularly excited about is the return of a reimagined Club Cool. This spot is set to open soon, and today we finally got a sneak peek at what it looks like! For those who may not be as familiar with it, Club Cool was a spot where you used to be able to sip on some free Coca-Cola samples and more in EPCOT — but it closed some time ago as part of the EPCOT transformation. Earlier this year, Disney announced that a “revitalized” version of Club Cool would be coming back to the park soon! The Old Club Cool We’ve heard about one infamous drink that will be returning to this spot, and we got a closer look at some of the details in Club Cool, but other than that we haven’t heard too many details about this revitalized spot. Today, however, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a BIG update via his Instagram. According to Riddley, “Club Cool is nearly BACK at EPCOT” (and the crowd goes wild!!!!). Today Riddley shared a first look at the new facade and marquee for this reimagined spot. ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Riddley shares that the new Club Cool has some “fun touches that tie to EPCOT and Coca-Cola’s design legacy.” The Club Cool marquee itself uses the EPCOT World Bold font and is featured in that signature, bright Coke red color. The façade of Club Cool is “inspired by classic green-hued glass Coca-Cola bottles” and you’ll even find the Coca-Cola logo incorporated into the design itself. ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Riddley then shared a bit about the legacy and relationship between Coca-Cola and the Disney Parks. Riddley notes that Coca-Cola has been a part of the story of the Disney Parks since 1955 “when ice cold Coca-Cola was served at Disneyland!” Later, in 1998, the first version of Club Cool opened in EPCOT. The location was then changed over the years. According to Riddley, “Club Cool tells the uniquely EPCOT story about flavors of the world connecting people globally – where Guests can taste test popular Coca-Cola flavors from different countries including the beloved Beverly, which…WILL have a spot on the soda fountain upon reopening!” ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) The team is still putting the final touches on this space, but Riddley says that they’re approaching the opening of Club Cool and the Creations Shop (the new shop that is set to replace Mouse Gear) very soon. Both Club Cool and the Creations Shop are set to open this summer. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more details and we’ll let you know what we find! Click here to get a look at some other details about Club Cool! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the new Club Cool? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Sneak Peek at the New Club Cool Coming Soon to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve spent HUNDREDS, and maybe even THOUSANDS, of dollars for a perfect Walt Disney World vacation, spent *days* securing your dining reservations, and spent time packing everything you think you might possibly need while at the parks. Magic Kingdom The last thing you need to spend energy on? Worrying about everything that could possibly go wrong. So we did that for you! Okay, maybe we didn’t think of *everything.* (Try as we might, we’re not psychic. Yet.) How could a day at EPCOT possibly go wrong? But we definitely created a solid list of situations we’ve personally come across and had to find solutions for to keep our Disney vacays from becoming a total bust. When It Rains, Rains, Rains How many of us have been there — you packed all your sunny weather gear, got your sneakers ready to roll and then…::crash:: (That was thunder, OBV.)? The skies open up and just won’t. stop. We’ve been there. We’ve had ENTIRE trips that have been a total rain out from sunrise to sunset every single day (well, until it’s your day to go home, of course. OF COURSE.)! It happens. And if it happens to you, you want a plan so your trip doesn’t go down the drains (literally). Wait it Out! Orlando is notorious for spontaneous rain showers that last about 15-30 minutes, so try hitting up some indoor activities while you wait for a shorter storm to pass. Rainy Day You’d be surprised to see how many Disney attractions are actually located inside show buildings. A great rainy day EPCOT stop is The Land pavilion! Let’s take EPCOT, for example. The only ride that would need to shut down for the rain (at this time) would be Test Track. (Which, yes, stinks because Test Track is awesome — BUT fingers crossed it’ll be back up-and-running once the storm passes!) Test Track Temporarily Closed | Screenshot from My Disney Experience Also, make sure you’ve downloaded a reliable weather app on your phone before heading to the parks so you can keep track of the weather radar throughout the day. ©The Weather Channel You don’t want to get in line for Test Track (OR Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, OR Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, OR…well…ANY outdoor attraction that’ll shut down for inclement weather) if it looks like the storm you’re in isn’t going to pass for the next hour or so. Lengthier rain storms or if lighting is present will close these outdoor attractions and you’ll have to exit the queue. Let’s go to the movies! If it looks like the day’s going to be a total wash-out, you can always catch a flick (Do people say that anymore? “Catch a flick?” We’re going to say it — just let it happen) at the AMC Theaters in Disney Springs. And if you’re in one of the parks during the storm, take in one of the many indoor shows! We never pass up an excuse to squeeze in a visit to the Hall of Presidents — when it’s open… And even when the show isn’t running, pop in a take a look at all of the historic memorabilia, and chat with the highly informative Cast Members! Hall of Presidents ©Disney Our one tip with this “go inside” advice, though? Maybe hold off on souvenir shopping. LOTS of guests will duck for cover in the first gift shop they see so you can bet spots like the Emporium in Magic Kingdom will be overrun with guests just standing around until the weather passes. Embrace it! You know the old saying, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass?” Now it’s *your* turn to dance in the rain! Light crowds! Crowds will be lighter during the rain, so if you don’t mind getting wet, JUST KEEP SWIMMING! Almost like a ghost town in Toy Story Land! If you plan on staying in the parks during a rainstorm ahead of time, have ponchos and/or umbrellas ready to go for you and your party. (NOTE: Purchase these items BEFORE heading to the Disney parks to save some moolah! That’ll help you avoid purchasing overpriced Disney rain gear — unless you REALLY want a Disney umbrella as your souvenir!) Ponchos and Umbrellas Available! Even the EPCOT festival booths (whichever fest is going on at the time of your visit) will typically remain open during rainstorms. This means you can keep on enjoying your day if you don’t let a little rain get in your way! Food and Wine — rain or shine! We can’t overstate how much ground you can cover with little to no crowds if you don’t mind schlepping through the puddles! Speaking of EPCOT festivals — we did a SECOND Best of the Fest this year! Click HERE! When You Miss Booking That 7AM Rise Of The Resistance Boarding Pass You’re up. You’re probably half asleep fumbling on your phone to get that elusive boarding group for Rise of the Resistance. The clock strikes 7AM and boom…they’re all gone. Tears ensue, and you decide to console yourself with a massive plate of Mickey Waffles and literally drown your sorrows in syrup. What, just us?? Try again! Disney Hollywood Studios’ newest (and most popular) attraction — Rise of the Resistance — over in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge has TWO Boarding Pass distribution times on the My Disney Experience App: 7AM and 1PM. Whew! We’ve got a bunch of great tips for snagging that coveted 7AM pass, but don’t count yourself out just yet if you happen to miss the morning window of opportunity — you still have another chance at 1PM! *Dramatic music inserted here* Every now and then, technology may fail you. (WHAT?? Say it ain’t SO!) The My Disney Experience App has been known to GLITCH time and again, preventing you from securing that Boarding Pass you’ve rightly earned. Hurry hurry! If your My Disney Experience is telling you something wonky (ie: You must be in the park to make this 7AM reservation when that is SO not the case anymore — or something along those lines that just doesn’t make sense), make sure to take screenshots! Hi, Rey! Is this going to guarantee an immediate fix to your problem? Not necessarily. BUT it never hurts to take these concerns up to Guest Relations at Hollywood Studios and calmly explain what happened (with your photographic proof). You likely won’t be the only one! Enjoy Batuu Anyway! STILL didn’t get that Boarding Pass after 2 tries? Don’t let it ruin your day! There are still PLENTY of things to do around the planet of Batuu that are a ton of fun! Let’s GO! Ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and try piloting the fastest “hunk of junk” in the galaxy. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Or chow down on a Ronto Wrap over at Ronto Roasters. A Ronto Wrap Or maybe you want to find a unique souvenir over at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities The possibilities are plentiful! Don’t let ONE missed opportunity ruin the remainder of the day for you! The Disney Genie in the Room So the last option is a brand new one — and it’s one we haven’t been able to test out in the wild yet. Disney JUST announced Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and a slew of options ranging from basically FastPass but now you pay for it to paying a premium to essentially buy your way into a boarding group on some rides. It’s…honestly a lot to process and it’s not even available yet. ©Disney BUT, we do know Rise of the Resistance will be included in the “a la carte” rides guests can choose to purchase per guest to ride. This means that if you miss out on that morning virtual queue spot, you’ll soon be able to, if all goes as planned, just go buy your way on instead. Or skip the boarding group hustle entirely and just buy your way on without fighting in the virtual queue. The price per person has yet to be revealed and time will tell how well this works in the long run, but it’s a solid option that will give a lot of guests an opportunity to secure a spot on the ride each day. Still have LOTS of questions about this whole Disney Genie thing? Click here! When Disney World Transportation Isn’t Vibing With Your Itinerary Ever notice how the bus YOU’RE waiting for at Disney World always seems to be the bus that NEVER shows up? Going to Animal Kingdom? 12 Disney Springs buses in a row drive by. Heading to Blizzard Beach? Nah, you’re not — but you could go to EPCOT and back 5 times in the time you’ve waited. Disney World transportation is…hit or miss. So what do you do when it’s a total miss? Consider Other Options! Although the complimentary park shuttle services offered to resort guests come in handy, the Disney buses aren’t always reliable. A Pluto Bus! If you have a dining reservation to make OR if you’re wanting to get to the park for rope drop and there’s… Already a REALLY long bus line or No buses in sight for the foreseeable future, …then you may want to consider paying a little extra for a different mode of transportation. It’s WandaVision… on a bus! If you brought your vehicle to Disney World and are parking at your resort, you can always drive to the parks and receive complimentary parking (since you’re already paying a pretty penny to park at your resort). PRO TIP: Annual Passholders receive free parking at the parks, so make sure you have your Annual Passholder card and photo ID on hand to save that moolah. Same applies to DVC members. Parking at Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you drove to Disney but are staying off-property, you’re still more than welcome to drive over and park at Disney, BUT you will have to pay $25 per day for standard parking or $45-50 per day for preferred. Ok, now to find which Uber driver is mine… OR you can look into a driving service (like Uber or Lyft) to take you to the parks that day — whichever you prefer to make it to the parks on time! Don’t panic! We know you’ve probably heard about the Disney Skyliner mishaps that have happened since it opened back in September 2019. So…yes. A few incidents have happened. Thankfully, most have been resolved very quickly with little to no issue. But we PROMISE you this isn’t the norm. Skyliner on a pretty day The Skyliners are a reliable and safe mode of Disney transportation. If you find yourself riding on the Skyliner when it’s slowed down or completely stopped in the middle of taking you from your resort to a park (or vice-versa), don’t worry! The Skyliner slows down frequently to help passengers on and off the gondolas. Next stop — Riviera! If there’s any other reason for the delay, Disney will be ON IT. Cast members always have guest safety as their number one priority and have prepared emergency kits ahead of time in case the delay goes on longer than expected. Disney World’s “Highway in the Sky,” the Monorail, runs into issues from time to time as well. Usually, the Monorail stops to wait for a station to clear but, from time to time, they can break down. This can leave guests stranded for a while. Again, when this has happened, Disney is lightning fast to react and get the issue resolved. The EPCOT Monorail Basically, you can plan around the known variables like late buses or crowds at busy times, but for those not-so-common situations, just know Disney will do everything in its power to get you moving again soon. Want to learn more about the Disney Skyliner before you ride? Click HERE! When The Ride Breaks Down…With You Still On It Oof this next one happens to the best of us. Rides break down often in Disney World. Sometimes for a minute, sometimes for a long longer, leading to a ride evacuation. You might know this drill — you’re flying over Neverland on Peter Pan’s Flight when suddenly…STOP. That ominous overhead announcement comes on saying the ride is broken down. Oh no. Cut to 5 minutes, 20 minutes later (who knows — time has no meaning on a broken down Disney ride) and you’ve now listened to Captain Hook yell “I’ll get you, Peter Pan!” for the 76 (or is it 77th?) time. NOT speaking from personal experience here or anything! Be Patient! Disney World rides work hard for LONG stretches at a time! They honestly deserve a round of applause — there’s no way WE could keep all our gears in solid, functioning order from rope drop until The Kiss Goodnight if we were working as hard as they always do! Seriously — imagine driving your car non-stop every day from sun up to sun down. It’s not a matter of if something will break but when. Even with constant maintenance, same with Disney rides. Guess where we are?? So, every now and then, a ride WILL break down (some more frequently than others). When this happens, Cast Members are already working to get the ride back up and running, OR working on getting you evacuated as quickly (and safely) as possible. Waaaah… *Please* don’t complain about a breakdown to the Cast Members who are trying to help (they want to get you moving too!). And DON’T, for the love of all that is good and decent in this world, TRY TO EXIT THE RIDE YOURSELF. Spaceship Earth Closed Wait for a Cast Member! They want to keep you and your party as safe as possible during the evacuation procedure. And make sure to LISTEN TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS! Don’t put matters into your own hands! We can’t even IMAGINE trying to evacuate ourselves out of the ride during that one time we were stuck on Test Track! Yikes! Look out!! Also, remind the people in your party to stay calm. Ride breakdowns might be kind of scary for kiddos who don’t know what’s going on. Explain the situation and try to make light of it while you wait. Maybe a game of “I Spy” will help pass the time? Look On The Bright Side! Some Disney fans LOVE being evacuated off the rides. Why? We’ve seen our fair share of ride evacuations! Because if you’re evacuated, you get the opportunity to see the ride from a unique angle most guests don’t get the chance to experience. Oh No! As much as we love the ride, we thought it was pretty neat when we had to evacuate Rise of the Resistance and be taken through the backstage exit for the first time. Rise of the Resistance Another plus? Cast Members *usually* issue you a way to ride the attraction later once you’re safely off the ride. These will be good to redeem for another ride of your choice (with possible limitations) OR for the same ride once it’s back up and running (IF it’s able to get back up and running that day). Wait — even Kali River Rapids over in Animal Kingdom has been evacuated?! Click HERE to learn more! When Members Of Your Travel Party Are Being “Grumpy Gills” It’s hot. You’re all tired. Your feet are KILLING you. And now your kids look like they are one poke away from turning into MMA fighters while in the neverending line for Splash Mountain. Or tensions are flaring, you’re starving, and you’re suddenly at your significant other’s throat for something they totes can’t control. Meanwhile, your great Aunt is STILL complaining about how much that cheeseburger from three days ago cost. Soun familiar? Again, like all these others on our list…it happens. Here’s how to avoid nuclear familial meltdowns. Plan Ahead! Here’s the dirty, rotten truth: You WILL get hot. You WILL get tired. You WILL get hungry and grumpy. For the penny pinchers in the group: it IS expensive. Also, yes, we know, Uncle Henry — it’s VERY crowded. You said that 4 times now. Is he really Grumpy…or is he just Hangry? Try not to take your bad mood out on the rest of your party, and vice-versa. Listen to each other. If someone’s hot, find an air-conditioned shop to browse through for a bit. If someone’s tired, go see one of the shows and rest your feet. If someone’s hungry, break for a snack (and we have ALL of the snack recommendations for you!). Who wants a tater tot? If one person in your group has an issue pop up like a bad mood, achy feet, and more — we recommend DEALING with the problem if possible. Avoiding it or “powering on” won’t help anyone in the long run and will likely lead to a bigger meltdown later. It helps to plan your breaks for the day ahead of time. For example, if you’re at the Magic Kingdom, pencil in a time to make your way over to Adventureland mid-afternoon for a Dole Whip pick-me-up and an air-conditioned show in Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. See? Breaks can still be a ton of fun! If you don’t take ANYTHING else away from this post, at least remember this: The heat and stress of a Disney day can be more than you — or others in your party — are expecting. Plan more breaks than you think you may need during park days. Consider scheduling a rest day in the middle of your park days, just to rest up for the second half of your vacation. Heck, even a couple of hours of “chill time” by the pool can work wonders for morale. We know there’s a TON you want to see, but there’s no need to make yourself — and everyone else in your party — miserable trying to cram it all in. Who doesn’t love a good pool day? Plus, you’re paying for all of those hotel amenities (if staying on site), you may as well use them! Take advantage of the pool, the ambiance, the ability to nap on a whim — it’s all included with your resort fees! Consider Splitting Up! Don’t feel like your party has to ALL stay together at ALL times. In fact, you may benefit from taking a little time away from each other if you feel the tension in your group starting to rise. Need a break from the crowd? This may be a family vacation, but if some members of your party want to experience the thrill rides while others don’t, it’s OKAY to go separate ways and regroup later. For those traveling with littles, familiarize yourself with the Rider Switch option at most of Disney’s more intense attractions. This could provide that little break you may need from each other while also allowing some family members to get in some of their favorite rides! Expedition Everest The same goes for people in your party who may want to take a nap back at the resort, while others may want to stay and continue playing in the parks. It’s OKAY! Just split up for a bit! It’s a better alternative than getting burnt out and killing the Disney mood for the remainder of the trip. Splitting up just for a bit can save so many headaches and fights. It’s so hard to do for some families that are dead set on being TOGETHER the whole. entire. trip. But it can work wonders. Hello you beautiful bed, we’re going to be really good friends during this vacation! Feel empowered to make your vacation work for YOU! Just because Aunt Susan or your Disney expert co-worker has their approach, doesn’t mean that it’s the right fit for you and your family. We’ve seen the biggest obstacle to enjoying a Disney vacation is when guests try to fashion their plans after another individual’s expectations. No Disney vacation will go exactly as you planned. (Haven’t we said this before? We’re starting to get deja vu…) But the best stories rarely come from a vacation that follows your “dream” itinerary To-a-T. Planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2022? Click HERE for some super-sweet discounts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 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Calling all Disney runners — it’s time to secure your spot in the next runDisney race! ©Disney This year, in-person runDisney events are BACK with a full lineup of races throughout 2021 and 2022! So, whether you’re a big fan of Disney villains, Disney princesses, want to celebrate the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, or would prefer to be surprised by the race themes, there’s an opportunity for you to lace up and run through the Disney Parks. And, if you’re hoping to participate in the 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, it’s time to sign up! As of 10AM EST this morning, registration for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend in-person events is now OPEN! ©Disney The events will take place from February 24th to 27th with THREE different race distances featuring some of your favorite Disney Princesses. So, you can run a 5K themed after Cinderella… ©runDisney …a 10K themed after Tiana… ©runDisney …or a Half Marathon themed after Mulan. ©runDisney And, for those who really want to “go the distance,” there’s the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge that requires guests to run both the 10K and Half Marathon distances to receive an extra medal (themed after Moana). ©runDisney Plus, registration for runDisney’s new event, Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga, is also open for everyone today! Those who register for it will have the chance to head into Magic Kingdom bright and early on February 24th and take a yoga class in front of Cinderella Castle. ©Disney If you’d prefer to do your Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend races at home, that’s going to be an option, too! Registration will open for all of the virtual races in just a few days on August 27th. Of course, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more information on the upcoming runDisney events, so be sure to say tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE for a FULL LIST of the runDisney Races Returning to Disney World in 2021 and 2022! 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 participating in the 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post Registration for runDisney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend is Now Open! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Many restaurants around Disney World have been reopening recently! Cinderella’s Royal Table Resort restaurants like Boma and Toledo have returned, as well places in the parks like Columbia Harbour House! We’ve been back to dine inside Cinderella Castle for dinner, since the restaurant reopened last year, and now, Disney has announced that breakfast is coming back to the castle, too! And, guess what? Reservations JUST opened up! That’s right — you can book reservations NOW for breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table! Cinderella’s Royal Table Lunch and Dinner have been served here for a while now, but breakfast is finally back in the castle! Inside Cinderella’s Royal Table Disney hasn’t yet released what will be on the breakfast menu when guests return, but in the past, there have been dishes like Caramel Apple Stuffed French Toast, Beef Tenderloin and Eggs, and Shrimp and Grits. So we might see some favorites like that returning! Stuffed French Toast at Cinderella’s Royal Table We will, of course, be there to have breakfast with royalty soon, so stay tuned to DFB for a full review! Click Here to Find Out If You’ve Been Dining WRONG At Cinderella’s Royal Table 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 back to Cinderella’s Royal Table for breakfast? Tell us in the comments! The post Breakfast Reservations are OPEN for Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Day Two of World Princess Week, and we are celebrating none other than Cinderella!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/droF0YF-bX0View the full article

When Military families stay at Shades of Green Resort on Walt Disney World property, they are eligible for many of the same benefits that those staying at a Disney World owned resort are eligible for (but not all!). This list has both grown and shrunk over the years. Most recently 60-day FastPass reservations and 180-day […] The post Shades of Green Resort Walt Disney World Benefits appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney shares more details about transformation of Splash Mountain into “The Princess and the Frog” attraction at Magic Kingdom. View the full article In 'The Princess and the Frog' attraction, the story will take place after the final movie kiss as Prince Naveen and Louis join Tiana on an adventure. Disney is transforming Splash Mountain attractions at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland theme parks into "Frog" rides. - Original Credit: Walt Disney Co. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) There’s been more talk and a few details about Disney’s transformation of Splash Mountain into a “Princess and the Frog”-themed attraction at Magic Kingdom. And there’s a new artist’s concept to study. Walt Disney World released video of a roundtable discussion about Princess Tiana, New Orleans, food and heavily populated Zoom meetings, and it includes comments from Charita Carter, senior producer for Walt Disney Imagineering. “Tiana actually invites us as a guest to go on an adventure with her in the bayou,” Carter says of the revised ride. When the project was announced, Disney said the attraction would be set after the events of the 2009 film and have a Mardi Gras theme. Some original music will be incorporated, Disney has said. The fresh art for the attraction includes Louis the alligator and Prince Naveen paddling a boat while Tiana stands and leads the way with a lantern. “If you look very carefully you might see a couple of new characters that will be introduced,” Carter says. There are assorted animals as well as lightning bugs and a logful of riders. In the image, Tiana holds a lantern, wears a hat, scarf, boots and pants, not a stereotypical princess gown. “Tiana is ready for everything. She’s leading us on an adventure in the bayou, so, of course, she’s going to dress appropriately,” Carter says. “Now, you know she’s regal. So everything she does is beautiful.” Beyond that, Carter mostly emphasized technological advances, without being too specific. “We’re always interested in expanding our storytelling and advancing our storytelling techniques,” she says. “With this particular project, the way that we’re approaching our audio-animatronics figures would be an example of how we are looking to advance the storytelling, and really just kind of change the game.” She also says the approach to scenic illusions and visual effects will help “create an immersive environment that is seamless for our guests.” The shift away from Splash Mountain’s “Song of the South” characters was announced last year, and no timetable has been announced by Disney for the renovations, which will happen at Disneyland in California, too. In a recent Sentinel interview, Magic Kingdom vice president Melissa Valiquette said meetings were continuing and that sometimes it’s years between ride announcement and fruition. Tiana has been receiving attention in other Disney ways lately. She will be featured in a Disney+ musical comedy series starting in 2023, and a New Orleans lounge called The Bayou will be located on the Disney Wish, a new Disney Cruise Line ship. Also in the 30-minute Tiana-driven video were Carmen Smith, vice president for inclusive strategies for Walt Disney Imagineering, Marlon West, VFX supervisor for Walt Disney Animation Studios, Kenneth Moton of ABC News and Stella Chase Reese, owner of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant and daughter of Leah Chase, one of the inspirations for Tiana. The segment is available at disneyparksblog.com. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Shades of Green FAQ section. The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. Does Shades of Green Participate In Disney World’s Magic Band Program? No, Shades of Green is not a Disney owned resort, […] The post Does Shades of Green Participate In Disney World’s Magic Band Program? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Here's how to celebrate National Dog Day on Aug. 26 in Orlando, the most dog-friendly vacation destination, according to booking.com. View the full article

A Disney vacation is the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. It’s the ideal location for a pre-deployment getaway, for reconnecting after a deployment, or for a special treat for the kids while mom or dad is away. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be […] The post Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner In 2021 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney is much more than just theme parks and movies — they work on a LOT of other projects all around the world! Cinderella Castle Disney recently announced that they would be relocating about 2,000 employees to Lake Nona in Orlando, as it is becoming a popular area. Today, let’s take a look at a new potential real estate project involving Disney! Disney and Lake Nona developer Tavistock are in talks to work on a new age-restricted community southeast of Orlando, the Orlando Business Journal reports. The creation of a new age-restricted community to facilitate retirement and elder care in Orlando would be great for Disney World and for the Orlando community, which is expected to see a boom in its elderly population in the next decade. The Main Street, U.S.A. Railroad Station Disney and Tavistock did not release any additional information about the size or timeline for this new community, as representatives were not available for comment. The project has not been confirmed as of now. Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom Disney has been making some major investments in Orlando lately, especially considering the fact they’re relocating thousands of jobs to Florida. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news and we’ll keep you updated as this story evolves! Click here to read about the new vaccination deal between Disney World and its unions! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this project? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Could Develop a New Age-Restricted Community in Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been having a BLAST as of late, exploring Avengers Campus to see all the Marvel themed eats, merchandise, entertainment, and more! Spider-Man at Avengers Campus But, we’ve also been keeping an eye on the latest Marvel shows and films debuting recently. One of the most highly anticipated movies is the third film in the Spider-Man franchise as we’ve waited for Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s trailer to debut. And, we’re calling all Spidey fans, because the very first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has been released! To avoid any spoilers, you can watch it down below before we talk about the details!  Spider-Man: No Way Home will debut in theaters on December 17th. But, in the meantime, you can stay tuned with DFB for more Marvel and Disney news! See Spider-Man Fly at Avengers Campus! 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 has been your favorite Marvel entertainment recently? Let us know in the comments below! The post VIDEO: Watch the FIRST Trailer for Marvel's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all milkshake fans! BoardWalk Ice Cream in Disney World has a new menu addition. BoardWalk Ice Cream Maybe you’ve already tried the Candy Corn Milkshake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and you’re looking for your next Disney World milkshake to try. Well, you’re in luck! BoardWalk Ice Cream just added milkshakes to the menu! And you know what’s better than trying only one milkshake? Trying TWO milkshakes! In May of this year, BoardWalk Ice Cream opened on Disney World’s BoardWalk. We happened to be at Disney’s BoardWalk today and noticed that milkshakes have been added to the menu, including Vacation Vanilla, Strawberry Riptide, Coastal Chocolate, Cookies ‘n Cream and Currants, Plant-based Vanilla Cyclone, and Plant-Based Chocolate Cyclone for $5.49 each. Of course we had to try some! New Menu We chose two classic milkshake flavors to try: Strawberry Riptide and Cookies ‘n Cream and Currants! The Cookies ‘n Cream and Currants Milkshake is made with Oreo sandwich cookies blended with vanilla soft serve ice cream and then covered with whipped cream sprinkled with crushed Oreos and a cherry. You even get an Oreo cookie! Cookies ‘n Cream and Currants The Strawberry Riptide Milkshake is vanilla soft serve blended with strawberry purée and topped with whipped cream, red sprinkles, and a cherry. It’s such a pretty pink color. Strawberry Riptide We loved both of these new milkshakes! Cookies ‘n cream ice cream fans will love the Cookies ‘n Cream Milkshake. Lids are optional but as you can see, we recommend you ask for a lid so your milkshake doesn’t drip like ours did. Cookies ‘n Cream and Currants Milkshake Even with the lid, you still get plenty of whipped cream! Strawberry Riptide was especially good because it was blended with strawberries, not just flavored with strawberry syrup. For $5.49 each, these are a great portion for the price. Strawberry Riptide It’s a pretty safe bet that if you like Oreos or strawberries you would like either (or both!) of these milkshakes. And with the menu offering plant-based milkshake options, it could be a great place for any group to cool off on a hot day. Cookies ‘n Cream Milkshake You can find these and the rest of the milkshakes on Disney’s BoardWalk at BoardWalk Ice Cream. Keep reading DFB for all your new Disney World food news and updates! Check out the new Snow White cupcake for World Princess Week 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. Would you try these milkshakes? Tell us in the comments! The post A Popular Disney World Ice Cream Spot is Now Serving MILKSHAKES! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Health and safety measures have continued to change for Disney guests and Cast Members. Cinderella Castle Recently, the face mask rules changed to require guests to wear masks indoors at the theme parks after the CDC updated its guidelines. In July, Disney announced that employees would be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Disney and Union leaders have come to an agreement on the mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. According to WESH 2, union leaders and Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on vaccines for employees. A release states “In the agreement, Disney has made the decision to require all Service Trades Council Union represented employees to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021.” Cast Members The statement also said, “Disney will make every effort to reasonably accommodate employees with a medical or religious accommodation need in their current role or classification. Cast Members who do not comply with the vaccine requirement and do not request a legitimate accommodation, will be separated from the Company with a ‘yes’ rehire status.” Mask Sign Disney will continue to host on-site vaccination events in the next several weeks. New indoor mask signage at EPCOT We’ll continue to keep you updated on the situation and any other health and safety changes at Disney World. Here’s the latest change to Disney World’s face mask policies Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney World and Unions Reach Agreement on COVID-19 Vaccinations For Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article