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Preparations have begun for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning Oct. 1 at Walt Disney World Resort, and there are many ways to dress up for this momentous event. Today we are giving you an in-depth, behind-the-magic look at the Celebration Collection.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/0GC2e0SnnOAView the full article

Even though it may be a while before we get to experience it, today Disney revealed some new details about the re-theme of Splash Mountain in Disney World and Disneyland Resort. ©Disney The ride’s makeover was announced last year, but not much has been shared since. Today, we got new concept art and more details about what’s going to be included in the new attraction! This morning, Disney shared a roundtable discussion about the ride along with new artwork depicting some of the scenes. First, we got a glimpse at Tiana and Naveen boating through the bayou — and the princess is wearing pants! (That’s a pretty big deal for the timeframe in which the ride/movie is set.) ©Disney But we also got to see an original painting by Sharika Mahdi, the artist who was hired to create artwork that will inspire the Imagineers working on the attraction. Her painting depicts the ride’s final scene, described as a “Mardi Gras party!” It’s likely that this scene will be located after the big drop, where the characters on the riverboat are located in Splash Mountain currently. ©Disney We don’t yet have a timeframe for when this transformation will happen, but we know that we’ll be getting some new characters in the ride and that the ride will be “connecting who Tiana was in the movie to who she will be in the future.” (She has a new series coming to Disney+ soon as well!} Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Splash Mountain news and updates, as well as details for other ongoing projects in Disney World and Disneyland Resort! Click Here to Learn More About the Splash Mountain Updates! 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. The post NEWS: Disney's Splash Mountain Re-Theme Will Feature a BIG Finale! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Two Florida roller coasters have revised opening dates. SeaWorld Orlando’s Ice Breaker will debut in February 2022, followed by Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in March. View the full article

Hello there DFB friends! We’re back today with another DFB Video sharing some details and news that could impact your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Magic Kingdom A lot of things have been changing at Disney World, from mask rules to ride enhancements. But, some particularly BIG changes have been made when it comes to dining. If you’re planing on eating anything during your next trip to Disney World, there are some important things you need to know! Check out our video below to see some Disney World changes that could make you rethink some of your plans. Want to make sure you’re up to date on all the latest news or don’t miss a single video that could help you plan a future Disney World trip? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the DFB YouTube channel and never miss a single video! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So, check out the video above and be sure to let us know: Will any of these changes impact your Disney World plans? The post DFB Video: Disney World Changes That Will Make You Rethink Your Plans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Carnival Cruise Line took the weekend to decide, but is following other cruise lines that have made the decision to require vaccines for most of its passengers 12 and older for sailings to the Bahamas. View the full article

Splash Mountain in both Disney World and Disneyland is getting a Princess and the Frog retheme. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney The news was announced in June of 2020, but we do not know when exactly the ride will undergo the transformation. The new storyline will pick up just after Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen’s final kiss in the movie and follow Tiana, Naveen, and Louis as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance. Disney just released some new artwork for the ride retheming, and revealed some important news! New characters will be a part of the Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain retheme! ©Disney Disney released the latest concept art for the ride retheme, which shows Tiana on her latest adventure with Naveen and Louis. As Tiana leads the way, guests will be able to encounter old friends AND make new ones as well! We spotted a pelican… ©Disney …an otter… ©Disney …and some turtles that could possibly be new characters on the ride! ©Disney We’ll keep you updated on the retheme of Splash Mountain, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see more about the Splash Mountain retheme! 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 new character are you most excited to meet? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Characters Coming to Disney’s Splash Mountain Retheme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you search “Disney World tips,” you’ll find a lot of the same advice. Cinderella Castle A lot of the standard Disney World tips are super helpful, but it’s important to take into account YOUR needs, rather than feeling obligated to follow the most popular tips. We have eight common Disney World tips that can be great, but they should be suggestions rather than requirements for a great Disney World visit. 1. Rope Drop a Park Rope dropping means being inside a Disney Park before the official opening time. Basically, you get there before it opens. It also means getting up early, dealing with morning crowd lines, and rushing with the crowd to get to your destination. Sometimes it doesn’t even mean shorter waits depending on what you want to do. (Ever rope dropped Hollywood Studios only to rush to Slinky Dog Dash to see it ALREADY has a 90-minute wait?! Yeah. Not good.) There’s that famous rope (and the crowd behind it)! You can still have a great day in a Disney Park if you aren’t physically inside the park before they even open. Consider your own needs and your travel party. Some teenagers don’t become human until after 10am (or…err..a lot later), so it may not be worth that fight with yourself or your group if greeting sunrise isn’t your jam. Maybe skip the rope drop and enjoy your sleep. If you’re planning a full day at a Disney Park, including a fireworks show, getting some extra sleep isn’t a bad idea. PLUS, this leaves the nighttime wide open for all you nightowls. Some folks prefer to be up late, making an early morning challenging. Read more about rope dropping here! 2. Always Take the Left Path “Always go left” is a common park directional tip because a lot of people think folks tend to instinctually go right. But this should be a suggestion and not a rule. If fact, what we find tends to be the case more often than not is more of a herd mentality. If a lot of folks are going one way, many others tend to follow suit. You see this a lot at the entrances where the closest lines are MEGA long but others steps away are totally empty! Sometimes you should just aim for the farthest away line or ride because people tend to get in the first line they see. Left for Adventureland, right for Fantasyland It also depends on the park. If you go left in EPCOT or Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll wind up in some of the busiest areas of the parks. It does generally work well in Magic Kingdom though! Click here for the recent wait times of Disney Park rides! 3. Get This [Popular Restaurant] Reservation Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in Disney World planning and you might feel obligated to make a reservation at a popular restaurant. But choosing a popular restaurant without checking the menu or prices is a huge mistake. Sure, it’s popular, but is it even your taste? Is the food worth the cost? Cinderella’s Royal Table Check the menu or reviews before making a reservation, even if everyone tells you you just HAVE to eat there. Our YouTube channel has TONS of reviews and advice about Disney World restaurants. Here’s what our readers voted as the most overrated restaurants in Disney World! 4. Break Up Your Day with a Lunch Reservation Some people might advise you to grab a lunch reservation to break up the day, but getting a mid-day reservation for a restaurant that serves heavy food can be the worst. Check the menu before making a reservation! If the restaurant you chose serves super heavy food, you might regret your meal when you want to nap afterward, or you can’t ride any rides because you’re so stuffed and uncomfortable. Liberty Tree Tavern Spread A great way to break up the day with food is with snacks. There are filling snacks, budget snacks, snack upgrades, and more! You don’t HAVE to have a big lunch reservation to fill your stomach, and with snacks, you can try an array of foods without getting super full. Or consider a counter service option. This can still provide an opportunity to sit down and plan out the rest of your afternoon while you recharge with some lighter nosh. There ARE pros to booking a mid-day sit-down meal — you can cool off, rest, recharge tired kids, and more. But if that doesn’t fit your particular journey…just don’t do it! Click here for the top Disney World restaurants for 2021! 5. Get a Breakfast Reservation for Early Park Access A lot of people recommend getting a breakfast reservation for earlier access to a Disney Park. And while Disney World has some amazing breakfast places, starting the day with a FULL stomach is not always great, nor is getting the earliest breakfast reservation while also planning to close out the park that day. (Remember that earlier tip about how waking your family up at the crack of dawn might *not* be the best idea always?) Breakfast Skillet at Garden Grill If you have a breakfast reservation, sometimes it’s better to schedule it for a break day or a half-day park visit, and especially on a day with no lunch reservation. If you’re worried about feeling stuffed, you could also plan for your morning after breakfast to focus on seeing shows rather than rides, and try to avoid making a breakfast reservation the morning after a late night in the parks. Also, keep in mind many restaurants in the parks that previously offered breakfast aren’t at the moment, and some that are aren’t offering those super early reservations like they used to. Read our review of The Wave breakfast here! 6. Take a Mid-Day Break From the Parks Many people plan to take breaks from the parks with a mid-day nap, swim, or just a few hours to sit down and relax. While this is usually a great recommendation for families or people with young kids, it’s not always a must-do for everyone. If you know your family or group can keep going like the Energizer Bunny, taking a mid-day break would force you to miss out on the parks for a break you don’t need. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Also, if your visit takes place during the winter months, the cooler weather can keep you from feeling the heat exhaustion so many feel during the summer in Florida. Think about YOUR party’s needs rather than automatically planning mid-day breaks. Also, consider the park hours and the time it may take you to get to and from your resort. If you’re planning to use the Disney Bus transportation, your hour nap break may turn into a 3-hour+ ordeal as you wait for buses and the actual ride to and from the park. For some parks and some seasons that could be a third of your day potentially wasted! Get a full tour of the new Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort here! 7. Stay in a Disney World Hotel for Easy Transportation It’s true, staying in a Disney World resort hotel usually means access to their transportation system, but have you double-checked your hotel’s transportation options? Some of the hotels have multiple transportation options, and others have only bus routes with some buses stopping at multiple stops, leading to a longer commute to the parks. At the end of the night, the wait for transportation can take a long time, especially when everyone is tired and hot. A Pluto Bus! Paying less for a Disney World Resort hotel does not mean less access to transportation. Value hotels like Pop Century and Art of Animation have access to the Disney Skyliner gondola system along with buses, and moderate hotel Caribbean Beach also has the Skyliner and buses. Inside a Skyliner gondola If you have a bigger budget, deluxe hotels like Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Polynesian Village Resort, and the Contemporary Resort have access to the Monorail. Plus some resort hotels are even within walking distance to select Disney Parks. And don’t forget the boat options. Many Epcot-area and Magic Kingdom-area resorts provide boat transportation to select parks. There’s even boats at select resorts that will take you to and from Disney Springs (when in operation). Just keep in mind they aren’t speed boats, so using the waterways to get to your destination can take some time, too. Boat launch from Polynesian Village Resort to Magic Kingdom Plus one of the biggest free resort transportation perks of all, Disney’s Magical Express, is ending at the end of the year, making getting to Disney World from the airport a bit tougher for most guests. Staying in a Disney World Resort hotel doesn’t guarantee “easy” transportation, so make sure to double-check which transportation options your hotel offers. Here’s the ultimate guide to Disney World transportation! 8. Plan Your Entire Day in the Park Many people recommend carefully planning out everything you want to do in a Disney Park, but over-planning can majorly restrict you. We see you guests with the 3 inch thick binders laminated and cataloged for each day! Sometimes the magic of Disney World is stumbling onto a surprisingly short ride wait, or a character cavalcade, or a snack stand you didn’t know existed. If you’re okay with it, give yourself some wiggle room for some spontaneous magic to occur. Mickey AND Minnie! It’s not possible to do absolutely everything you want to do in a single Disney Parks visit, so over-planning can also lead to disappointment when unplanned things like closed rides or canceled shows happen. Giving your plans some wiggle room allows for space to adjust your day accordingly. Whatever you do, don’t listen to THESE Disney World tips! Next time someone tells you you HAVE to do this or that in Disney World, remember that there are no rules for how YOU can plan your Disney World trip. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World advice or non-advice! Here’s our ultimate guide for your first trip to 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 disappointed by Disney World advice? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Disney World Tips That Sound Great...Except When They're Not first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially World Princess Week in Disney World! Merida This week TONS of treats, new merchandise, and even a special Tiana-themed playground are coming to Disney World, and we are in the parks to check it out! We’ve already tried some of the highlighted Disney Princess treats this week including the Mermaid Slushy and the Cinderella Cupcake, but we’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try a treat we haven’t had in a LONG time. The Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios is known for delicious sweets (including the beloved Carrot Cake Cookie), so it was no surprise that we ended up here to try the Merida Cupcake! We previously saw this cupcake back in 2019 at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, so let’s see if the cupcake has changed at all! Happy World Princess Week! The cupcake is made with chocolate cake that’s filled with caramel and topped with green and orange vanilla-flavored buttercream, gold crisp pearls, and a chocolate arrow. Your destiny lies within you! This cupcake is slightly different than the previous version, and we thought it was delicious! As you can see, the icing is topped with teeny tiny little sprinkles and a chocolate arrow (how else would you pay tribute to Merida?!). Swirled Icing For this cupcake, Disney kept it simple! There was a sweet caramel in the middle of the cupcake that paired nicely with the chocolate cake. As you can see, there was plenty of icing, too! Carmel filling… YUM! The classic flavors make this a pretty safe bet for most cupcake lovers, making it a great choice for princess fans and those of us looking for a treat in Hollywood Studios! You can find the new Merida cupcake for $5.49 at the Trolley Car Cafe for a limited time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll continue checking out the rest of the Princess Week treats, so follow along for more snack reviews! Check out the other treats coming to Disney World 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. Would you try the Merida Cupcake at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Merida Cupcake Is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are quite a few projects happening at Disney World currently! Some exciting changes! With the updates on Jungle Cruise, retheming the rooms at the Contemporary Resort, and the full transformation of EPCOT, we’re excited about so many things! Splash Mountain is getting a retheme soon as well, in both Disney World and Disneyland, and today we got a look at the artwork for the ride. As Disney kicks off World Princess Week today, we got our first peek at some new concept art! This photo shows Tiana leading guests through an expedition in the Bayou as well as new characters. Tiana is also wearing pants, which is “connecting who Tiana was in the movie to who she will be in the future.” ©Disney The story takes places after the final kiss in the movie as Naveen and Louis join Tiana on her latest adventure, which is hosting a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration where everyone is welcome. During this celebration, some original music inspired by songs from the film will bring guests into the story. Guest will be able to encounter old friends and make new ones as well! Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney New Orleans-based artist Sharika Mahdi was commissioned by Disney to create a series of 4 original paintings to inspire Imagineers working on the ride, one of which was revealed today! This represents a Mardi Gras party that will be at the end of the ride. ©Disney The team working on the retheme has done virtual research trips in New Orleans through Zoom and they recently had their first of many in-person research trips to help get the story right. Take a closer look at what the Disney Imagineers have been working on in this video: Disney also announced a $50,000 donation to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts to celebrate all of these developments, their love and appreciation for New Orleans, and their commitment to arts education. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates on the Splash Mountain retheme and everything else coming soon to the parks. We’ll keep you covered! Click Here to Check Out the Latest Progress on the Jungle Cruise Construction! 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 about the Splash Mountain retheme? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for Disney's Splash Mountain Retheme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Details Revealed About Upcoming Attraction Inspired By ‘The Princess and the Frog’ | Disney ParksView the full article

We’re kicking off World Princess Week, where we will be highlighting a different Disney Princess each day. Today, we are honoring Princess Tiana from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog.” Tiana is a visionary who learned the joy of sharing good food with others from her father. I’ve rounded up some ways that you can celebrate this brave, ambitious princess who knew that a dream is a little bit of magic and a lot of hard work.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/y0AwBAm51tgView the full article

Last year, we announced that Imagineers are developing an all-new attraction coming to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort inspired by the fan-favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “The Princess and the Frog.” With the kick off of World Princess Week, celebrating the characteristics these Disney heroes inspire in fans all around the world, we are thrilled to share the latest developments in this exciting new chapter for Tiana and her friends!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/R3wllxwMarMView the full article

With Walt Disney World’s temporary Theme Park Reservation system, the pre-purchase of Disney Military Discounted Tickets has become essential. In order to make your Theme Park Reservations ahead of time you need to link the temporary tickets (or vouchers) that you purchased from a military reseller (Base Ticket Office) to your My Disney Experience (MDE) account. […] The post Linking Disney Military Tickets and Theme Park Reservations appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

When the humidity reaches its August highs, Central Floridians head for the high country of North Carolina and Tennessee. It’s been that way for a long time. In 1929, ads in the Sentinel touted “a paradise above the clouds” at the Lookout Mountain Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Another Lookout Mountain destination — Rock City Gardens — still calls to visitors. 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. Disney is celebrating ALL princesses starting August 23rd with World Princess Week and we cannot wait! World Princess Week! ©Disney Disney has been adding a myriad of princess-themed items in the parks including snacks and merchandise to celebrate their year-long princess celebration! The good news is Disney is not only celebrating in the parks, but also online! Disney is currently having a Royal Savings Event on shopDisney, that ends on Tuesday. You will be able to find up to 40% off the perfect items to kick off Princess Week! Royal Savings Event! ©shopDisney Let’s get things started by taking a look at some of the times you can get to celebrate the right way! Take a look at this beautiful Deluxe Belle Dress for kids. Deluxe Belle Dress Front ©shopDisney This dress has beautiful ornate details all over it and is the perfect dress for any princess looking to celebrate this week! Deluxe Belle Dress Back ©shopDisney You can find this dress on shopDisney priced at $79.99. The dress was previously priced at $99.99. Click Here to Buy this Deluxe Belle Dress Perhaps you need a new mug to enjoy your afternoon royal tea in? Look no further! Be our guest with this perfect Chip Mug from Beauty and the Beast. Be Our Guest!©shopDisney This mug comes complete with movie-accurate details including the perfect little chip right on the side of the mug! one lump or two? ©shopDisney You can add Chip to your collection on shopDisney for $15.99. This mug was previously priced at $19.99. Click Here to Buy This Chip Mug from Beauty and the Beast A Beauty and the Beast collection wouldn’t be complete without some jewelry, right?! You can also add this Enchanted Rose Swarovski Crystal Necklace to your collection and be the “Belle“ of the ball! Tale as old as time ©shopDisney This necklace has a beautiful golden Enchanted Rose and a sterling silver overlay. The bell jar features the handset Swarovski crystals making for a beautiful necklace. It also comes in this cute little Disney box! It kind of resembles Spaceship Earth ©shopDisney You can get this necklace on shopDisney for $27.99. The necklace was previously priced at $34.99. Click Here to Buy This Enchanted Rose Swarovski Crystal Necklace We have to show some love for the little princes too! Princess Week should be one dedicated for all to celebrate! If you want to add the perfect touch for your little prince you can pick up this Prince Phillip Shield and Sword Combo! Complete with Maleficent on the front ©shopDisney There is even a space on the back of the shield to store the sword when you are not fighting off Maleficent! The perfect storage spot ©shopDisney You can get all of your battle gear at shopDisney for $19.99. The shield was previously priced at $24.99 Click Here to Buy This Prince Phillip Sword and Shield Combo You can find these things and A LOT more on shopDisney for this savings event. You only have until Tuesday, so head on over as soon as you can! Stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney merchandise updates! Click Here to See Where You Can Find the Princesses 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. Who is your favorite Princess and how will you celebrate her? Let us know in the comments below!The post Get Up to 40% Off Disney Princess Merch Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hi, everyone! It’s open again! We’ve been busy spending our days at Disney World and trying to get you all the latest news on everything like the Disney Genie service, EPCOT Food and Wine Booths showing up early, new snacks, and more! And we’ve also been following all the restaurant reopenings and menu updates because that’s what we do! So let’s get to what’s new on Disney World restaurant menus this week! Magic Kingdom Tortuga Tavern Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingdom has officially reopened, and the menu has changed quite a bit since we were last there. In the past, we’ve picked up Ropa Vieja, Rum Cake, and Turkey Legs there. But now, things are a little different. The Turkey Leg with House-Made Chips is there, but you can also get a Barbecued Slaw Dog, a Barbecued Pork Sandwich, an All-Beef Hot Dog, and a Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich! Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Bananas?! Need we say more?! Keep in mind that Tortuga Tavern is usually only open seasonally, so we’ll keep an eye on the hours and let you know what its upcoming hours are! Disney World Made a Peanut Butter Banana Nutella Sandwich. Here’s How We Made It Even Better. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant There are a few changes over on the menu at Tony’s Town Square, too, including some new entrees. Here’s what’s changed: ADDED: Antipasto Item: Garlic-Parmesan Wings — Garlic-rubbed Chicken Wings finished with Parmesan and served with Celery and House Dipping Sauce for $14 ADDED: Italian Trio — Three classic favorites on one dish! Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Spaghetti with Beef-Pork Meatball for $33 ADDED: Ravioli — Mushroom Ravioli, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Romano Cheese, Asparagus, and Truffle Cream Sauce for $23. Add Grilled Chicken Breast for $27. Add Grilled Shrimp for $30 Scampi Pasta from Tony’s ADDED: Spaghetti and Impossible Meatballs — Spaghetti, Mushroom Garlic Basil Impossible Meatballs, and Tony’s Marinara Sauce (Plant-based) for $22 ADDED: Today’s Sustainable Fish — Seasonal Accompaniments. Ask your server for today’s selection. (Market Price) Here’s Our Latest Review of Tony’s Town Square Cinderella’s Royal Table There have also been a few small changes at Cinderella’s Royal Table: Castle Salad has been replaced with Heirloom Tomato Salad — Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Pork Belly, Bleu Cheese Mousse, Candied Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinegar Gelée Tenderloin of Beef is now served with Whipped Potatoes, Maple-glazed Brussels Sprouts, Seasonal Vegetable, and Sauce Bordelaise Tenderloin of Beef Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast is now served with Olive Tapenade, Sautéed Spinach, Smoked Paprika-Biscuits in a Tomato Broth Cinderella’s Royal Table will also be opening for breakfast once again on August 27th. Reservations open on August 24th. Am I Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table WRONG in Disney World? Click Here To Find Out! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ‘Ohana ‘Ohana reopened recently and a lot of old favorites were missing from the menu. Well, we’re happy to report that some of those dishes are back! Here’s what’s changed: ‘Ohana Dinner Skillet is now Wood-fire Grilled Teriyaki Beef, Spicy Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Grilled Chicken with Polynesian-inspired Chimichurri Sauce, ‘Ohana Noodles, and Roasted Broccolini REMOVED: Island Shrimp Casserole REMOVED: Kielbasa Roasted Chicken is now Grilled Chicken Wings, Noodles, Dumplings, and Broccolini Don’t worry, though, the Bread Pudding is still on the menu (although we still miss the version with Bananas Foster sauce). Read More About The ‘Ohana Menu Changes Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma One of our favorite restaurants at Disney World, Boma, finally has a reopening date. And get this — rather than switching to family-style all-you-can-eat dining like so many other buffets at Disney World have done when reopening, Boma will be the first actual buffet to reopen at Disney World. Welcome back, Boma! The breakfast buffet will feature Creamy Pap, Turkey Bobotie, Pancakes, Waffles, Deviled Eggs with Salmon, and Fresh Baked Goods. The dinner buffet will have Pork Ribs, African-spiced Strip Loin, Lamb Bobotie, and more. You can also expect a delicious rotating selection of soups, as well as salads like the Berbere Chickpea Salad. Read More About Boma’s Reopening as a Buffet Victoria Falls Lounge Meanwhile, a ton of menu updates are coming to the newly-reopened Victoria Falls Lounge. Here’s what’s changing: Braai Burger and Seasoned Fries is now made with Vulcan Spice, Safari Amber Beer Cheese, Braised Beef Marmalade and price increased from $17 to $19 REMOVED: Cheese and Charcuterie ADDED: Cape Town Slap Chips — Fried Potatoes, Roasted Pearl Onions, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Apricots, Sherry Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese for $13 Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge The drinks menu, though, is where the majority of changes are happening here. Warning: price increases ahead! REMOVED: Barrel Aged Manhattan ADDED: Victoria Falls Mist — Midori Melon Liqueur, Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, and Sour Mix topped with Sprite for $14 Smoked Turkey is now made with Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon, Grenadine and Odwalla Lemonade with a hint of Hickory Smoke with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries and price increased from $12 to $15 Mt. Kilimarita increased from $12.50 to $14 Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea increased from $12.75 to $15 Victoria Falls Lounge Moscow Mule increased from $11 to $14 Magical Star Cocktails increased from $13.75 to $15 Negroni increased from $12.50 to $15 Godiva Chocolate Martini increased from $12.50 to $14 Red Sangria and White Sangria increased from $10 to $11 NEW: Whiskey Breeze — Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and fresh Lime Juice with Flavors of Guava and Mango for $14 Paloma increased from $12.25 to $14 Here’s What to EAT at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill A few menu items have been replaced over at California Grill: Under Entrees, Green Circle Chicken was replaced with All-Natural Chicken — Buttermilk-fried Chicken, Tupelo Honey Glaze, Kimchi Fried Rice, Confit Egg Yolk, Cucamelon for $44 Under Desserts, Chocolate-Espresso Crème Caramel was replaced with Valrhona Chocolate-Passion Fruit Brownie — Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Passion Fruit, Lime Chantilly, Valrhona Lime Soil for $16 California Grill Also under Desserts, White Peach and Bay Leaf Sorbet was replaced with Peach Bourbon Crème Brûlée — Bourbon-poached Peaches, Bourbon Peach Sorbet, Orange Tuile, Cherries for $15 We also got news that Steakhouse 71 is replacing The Wave…of American Flavors before the 50th Anniversary. Check Out The Special Dining Experience California Grill Will Be Hosting For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Those are all the menu updates for this week, but we’ll be back soon with more, so stay tuned! Have You Been to Any of These Underrated Disney World Restaurants? 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 any of your favorite restaurants see menu changes this week? Yay or nay? Let us know in the comments! The post More Price Increases, New Entrees, And LOTS of Menu Changes Hit Disney World Restaurants! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially Halloween and we’re loving all of Disney World’s spooky decorations, snacks, and the After Hours Boo Bash! Halloween is here!!! We’ve seen a TON of Halloween merchandise and costumes online and at Disney World! It’s one of our favorite times of the year! But now there’s a special Halloween item JUST for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Members! And it’s SO perfectly spooky. It’s a DVC Halloween Spirit Jersey, and it’s done up in shades of Halloween orange. It looks like Candy Corn! ORANGE It even says “Happy Halloween! with a Mickey Pumpkin on it that’s also the DVC logo — pretty cool, right? Happy Halloween! The back lets everyone know you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member. Let everyone know who you are We spotted this spirit jersey at both Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Old Key West Resort for $74.99. We suspect it might turn up at other DVC resorts soon, too. We’ll keep an eye out for more cool DVC AND Halloween merchandise at Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a DVC Member? Let us know in the comments! The post DVC Members! Your EXCLUSIVE Halloween Spirit Jersey Has Landed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Life at Disney World can sometimes seem like a fairy tale, but did you know there is an annual Masquerade Ball at Disney Springs that you can attend? Masquerade Ball! ©The Edison Last year, The Edison at Disney Springs hosted a Masquerade Ball and we were lucky enough to attend. This year we got the chance to make another grand entrance, and you know we had to do it! The Masquerade Ball at The Edison is a ticketed event that offers appetizers, exclusive cocktails, and themed entertainment. Mom and Dad, you will want to leave the kiddos at the hotel because this one is only for guests 21 & up. Atmosphere This event started at 7:30PM to 11:30PM and the rest of the restaurant was closed. The entire restaurant was dedicated to our exclusive ball! The red carpet treatment! Don’t forget your masks! One for your face and one for your mouth! Both types of masks were required for this event. Check-in for the Masquerade Ball The theming started before you even walked in! The bacon was DELICIOUS and they even had someone at the table torching the bacon as we watched. The skewers were next and they had four to choose from. Something for everyone The first skewer consisted of chicken, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The chicken was seasoned perfectly in our opinion and we loved this mix of flavors. Chicken Kabob Next up was the steak! It consisted of the same vegetables but had steak instead of chicken. This was also very good and cooked perfectly. Steak Kabob The third skewer we tried was our favorite of the night. Keeping with the trend, it included all of the same vegetables but the meat on this one was swordfish! Swordfish Kabob The final option was for our vegetarian friends or those that just prefer to not eat meat. There was a vegetable kabob that substituted zucchini for meat and was equally as good. Vegetable Kabob All four of these kabobs were delicious and PACKED with flavor, however, the swordfish was the standout for the night. Kabobs and bacon, does it get any better? The main course was next! Instead of it being served to us, they put the food at buffet-style tables for everyone to go get their own food. The items included biscuits, asparagus, roasted potatoes, and sirloin that was sliced right in front of you. The Main Dish! This was a different experience compared to last year. Last year, they only served passed hors d’oeuvres for a very tapas-styled approach. All of the items were very good, but nothing stood out other than the sirloin. It practically melted in our mouths! Now onto dessert! Three different desserts! Yes, please! We started off trying the Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. This was very good and was actually our favorite dessert of the night! Strawberry Shortcake Trifle We had another trifle on deck with the Chocolate Mousse Trifle and this one was equally delicious! Chocolate Mousse Trifle The last dessert of the night was the Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. This one had our hopes up, but ended up falling a little flat. Nothing special stood out and it was pretty plain. Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Similar to last year, there was a good variety of food. There is something for everyone with different kinds of desserts and vegetarian options! Overall At a high price tag of $150 per person, we can see why the average person may think twice. For reference, tickets cost $65 last year for this event. The theming, atmosphere and entertainment REALLY set this event apart. The food and drinks were good, but nothing you need to go out of your way for. The Edison This event is catered towards those that are ready to dress up, get into character and fulfill a lifelong dream of attending their very own Masquerade Ball. We haven’t been to anything else like this in Disney World, and there is something to be said about that. At the end of the day, can you really be disappointed when there is bacon involved?! Stay tuned here to DFB for your special dining event news! Click Here to See The Opening Date for the New Cirque du Soleil Show! 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 want to attend this Masquerade Ball? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by The Edison to attend their media event for the Masquerade Ball. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Torched Bacon and Aerial Performers? We Attended a Masquerade Ball in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s time to check in on all of the latest construction progress in Disney World! Mickey Balloons! Whether you’re headed into the parks or visiting a Disney World Resort hotel, you’re bound to stumble upon at least a few projects taking place in advance of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. But, as we get closer, we’re starting to see some of the bigger projects wrap up (or at least get close to it)! So, today we’re taking you along with us to get an update on everything that’s changed this week — let’s get to it! Magic Kingdom “it’s a small world” At the end of July, “it’s a small world” debuted a brand new colorful paint job after closing for just a few short days. We thought that a pink, blue, and green clock tower was all that we would be getting — but it turns out that Disney’s not done yet! This week, we noticed that more of the queue’s iconic display was painted in shades of pink, yellow, and teal. There’s even MORE color in here! There is still some of the original paint on the display, so we’ll keep an eye out for more repainting in the coming weeks! Jungle Cruise Over at Jungle Cruise, there’s almost always something new to see as Disney continues integrating an updated storyline and new scenes. And, just when we thought that the entrance sign was complete, Disney surprised us all and changed it AGAIN! Here’s what it looked like at the end of July… What the sign used to look like! …and here’s what it looks like now! So, instead of a green background with red and white details (that really reminded us of Christmas), the sign is red and tan. Now it looks like THIS! Let this be a lesson to us all that if you don’t like the paint job at first, just do it again! Main Street Train Station From the outside looking in, it seems that the construction at the Main Street Train Station is almost completely done! We’ve been watching as scrim has been removed piece by piece and now the front is back to its scrim-less glory. Bye-bye construction scrim! The bushes blocking our view from the actual station still remain and on the other side, some tarp does still remain. This scrim is still up. So, could this mean that the Walt Disney World Railroad could start running again soon? Well, probably not — Disney originally closed the attraction because part of the tracks is blocked by the construction over at TRON: Lightcycle Run, and work is still continuing over there. Check Out Our Latest Update on the Construction at TRON Here! Peco’s Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Parts of Frontierland have also been getting a bit of a touch-up leading up to the Disney World 50th Anniversary and though, while a lot of the construction walls have been removed, there is still some light construction going on at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe. Some construction still going on here The Quick Service restaurant is still open, but you’ll have to take a detour to get to the entrance. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Back in Storybook Circus, the minor repainting happening at Big Top Souvenirs wrapped up (and Big Top Treats even reopened!), but now it’s time for Pete’s Silly Sideshow to get spruced up! We noticed that shrubs were blocking the former character meet-and-greet location and some construction machinery was stationed around the exterior. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is next! We’ll be checking back to see what updates are made, so stay tuned! EPCOT Creations Shop At EPCOT, we got to check in on the latest progress at the new Creations Shop coming to Future World. Though we can’t see inside just yet, we were able to see that more of the exterior has been painted and there is only a little more to go. EPCOT Construction The brand new shop is set to replace Mouse Gear later this summer, so definitely we’re nearing the completion! Click here to get a behind-the-scenes look at Creations Shop! Disney Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has undergone some extensive renovations this year along with a re-theming of their guest rooms inspired by Moana, and though the Monorail station has yet to reopen, we took a look at it as we passed by on the highway in the sky! Previously, the station’s construction was covered by tarps as the monorail rode through, but this week the tarps were removed and we were able to get a quick glance at the progress. Tarps are DOWN at the Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort So, there are still quite a few construction materials sprawled out and it’s not fully ready just yet, but, hey, it’s a step in the right direction! Check Out More of the Construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort HERE! Well, that’s a wrap on this week’s construction updates! We’ve always got our eyes peeled for new construction tarps, fresh paint, and more, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest progress! 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. When are you visiting Disney Worlld next? Let us know in the comments! The post Are We Close to Seeing SEVEN Construction Projects Wrap Up in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey Florida locals, Disney World Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members! This post is for you! Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood Okay, technically this post is for anyone who wants to learn more about the Tables In Wonderland membership card and how it helps you save moolah at lots of Disney dining locations. Before we get started, we’ve got to let you all know that Tables In Wonderland card sales have been suspended until further notice. The following information is to help you study the benefits and downfalls of this membership to see if it’s an investment you may want to make in the future when these cards are available to purchase again. (We know, it’s tricky to keep track of what’s available and what’s not nowadays — but we’ll always try our best to point you in the right direction!) No, Really. What IS The Tables In Wonderland Membership? So we’ve already established that Tables In Wonderland is a: A) Membership card B) Available for purchase exclusively to Florida residents, Disney World Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Members Tables in Wonderland Membership Card But what does it *DO*? Tables in Wonderland gives cardholders 20% off of many (over 100!) Disney World dining locations. This includes discounts on food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). It also gives exclusive dining offers (like special events) to cardholders multiple times throughout the year. Short Ribs at Citricos When Tables and Wonderland membership cards are available for purchase again, you can go to any Guest Relations location on Disney World property (ie: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs) and make the purchase there. (And for locals, just don’t forget to bring a valid Florida state-issued ID to prove you’re a Florida resident.) If you’re an annual/seasonal passholder *or* DVC member, make sure to bring those cards, too! (You’ll also need a valid photo ID, but it doesn’t have to be Florida state-issued — as long as you have a current seasonal/annual pass or DVC membership card, you could be from Arkansas or Idaho or wherever else and you’d still be good to go!) Your Table is Ready at Be Our Guest Restaurant! You can also call (407) 566-5858 and make your purchases over the phone (but you’ll still need proof of residency/passholder information/DVC membership). See all the restaurants that accept Tables In Wonderland HERE! Important Deets To Remember Let’s say you become a Tables In Wonderland cardholder. Awesome, right? Tables in Wonderland Food and Wine Festival Preview Event Totally. So you decide to celebrate by making an advance dining reservation for your whole travel party at a participating restaurant. (A card works for up to 10 guests, including yourself.) Great fun. But — uh-oh — it seems you’ve gotten called into an emergency Zoom call with your boss and you’re not going to make it to your reservation! Rats! Can your party still use your membership card without you? Unfortunately, no. If you’re a member, you can’t just lend a friend and/or family member your Tables in Wonderland card if you can’t make it to a reservation. You MUST be present for it to work. The membership card name needs to match the credit card name being used to pay for the meal. Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts. You know what that also means? Everyone in the party MUST be under the same check for the discount to work. If you’re wanting to split the bill with your party members, have your group either Venmo you the money or give you cash at a later time. What was our experience using an expired Tables In Wonderland membership card? Click HERE to find out! What If I Have To Prepay For A Reservation? Some restaurants or dining experiences will require you to prepay for a reservation. (For instance, Tables in Wonderland members may receive the discount at the late show for Spirit of Aloha at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.) Luau Show at Spirit of Aloha Never fear! You can still use that handy-dandy Tables In Wonderland card of yours! Just make a reservation like you usually would (AKA: Pay the full amount and don’t sweat it). When you get to the restaurant, show your Tables In Wonderland membership card right off-the-bat so the Cast Member knows to take 20% of your bill at the end of the meal. These kinds of details are always subject to change, though. Sometimes calling in to book and let a Cast Member know works as well! What About Parking?? The Tables In Wonderland membership card gives you complimentary parking at the Disney World parks! Wahoo! Okay, it gives you complimentary parking with *limitations.* But, hey, we’ll take it. Magic Kingdom entrance sign Here’s the catch — the complimentary parking is for DINING PURPOSES ONLY! You can’t just book a reservation for, say, Le Cellier Steakhouse (excuse us while we drool over the thought of Poutine) and stay at EPCOT the rest of the day without paying for parking. To use the Tables In Wonderland’s free parking benefits, you’ll need a valid dining reservation and park ticket beforehand (and your TIW card, of course). Free parking is good for one car and one car only, and will not be available during the Tables In Wonderland blockout dates. (We’ll talk about those next.) Parking at EPCOT If you have a dining reservation before 5PM you’ll need to pay for parking per usual. After your meal, head over to Guest Services for your reimbursement. (If you end up staying longer than 3 hours in the park, you will not be reimbursed.) If you have a dining reservation after 5PM, cool beans. Just flash that membership card to the Cast Member at the front gate and head on in — no payment necessary! And note that, when dining at a Disney World Resort hotel, the membership includes valet parking when dining in a restaurant at that resort. Just remember that complimentary parking requires a valid dining receipt. Thinking about taking a car on a Disney World vacation? Read THIS first! Blockout Dates? We told you we’d talk more about blockout dates for Tables in Wonderland, so here ya go! Skipper Canteen Blockout dates currently include: Mother’s Day Easter Sunday 4th of July Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve/Christmas Day New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day Again, blockout dates are subject to change, so double-check on the status of your membership over at TablesinWonderland.com or call the number we listed earlier. (Here it is again: 407-566-5858.) The Tables In Wonderland membership card also doesn’t work toward special dining packages, dining experiences, Resort Refillable Mugs, EPCOT Festival Marketplaces, or merchandise. You can’t use it with other discounts, either. Want to learn more about Disney dining? Click HERE! So… Is It Worth It? Here’s the biggest question of them all — is the initial cost worth it? Chicken Masala Curry at Rose & Crown The previous cost of a Tables In Wonderland membership card was $175 for Florida locals and $150 for DVC Members and Disney World passholders. When the membership returns, the prices could change. This card is only good for one year. You must purchase a new card after your membership expires if you want to continue using the discounts and be included in the special membership offerings. THIS is why the membership is only available for locals, DVC Members, and Passholders — it doesn’t make sense financially to offer this card to guests who only make it out to the parks once, maybe twice a year. But if you frequent the gates of Disney World often, this could definitely be a tempting offer that could start helping you save money after just a few meals. A Closer Look at the Bread If you have a spouse or partner, you may also wish to purchase a secondary card for an additional $50.00. (Note: your spouse or partner must live at the same address as you and be over the age of 21.) If your spouse or partner is present at the restaurant, then both your cards combined will cover up to 20 people, including both members. (Did someone say “birthday extravaganza??”) Warm Irish Cheese and Stout Dip That’s all fine and dandy, sure, but don’t forget about those extra hidden fees. 18% gratuity is added to parties of all sizes at table service restaurants. (Not at quick-service locations, though!) And if you lose your card? That’s a $50 replacement fee. Yikes! Crystal Palace in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Just take the time to weigh out the pros and cons and see if this is the right fit for you. You’ve got time to consider it, as Tables In Wonderland is suspended for new members for the foreseeable future. But we love keeping you posted on all the reopenings and returning experiences around Disney World, and will let you know the latest scoop on Tables in Wonderland as soon as the info becomes available! What is Disney World doing for current Tables In Wonderland members? Click HERE to find out! 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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When Disney World reopened, parades were suspended and replaced with character cavalcades. EPCOT Princess Cavalcade And we’ve enjoyed quite a few of these cavalcades, but now that things are returning to “normal” at Disney World, lots of things seem to be changing…again. Parades will resume this holiday season (at least with the Very Merriest After Hours Party), and a character cavalcade has officially been suspended. That cavalcade is the Princess Promenade at EPCOT. The Princess Promenade has been removed from the EPCOT Entertainment section of the Disney World website, and we confirmed with a Cast Member that the cavalcade has been suspended. However, you can still see the princesses at EPCOT in a different way. Princess Promenade in EPCOT Now, the princesses have started having socially-distanced meet and greets around World Showcase throughout the day. For example, you can often spot Aurora and Belle, near World Showcase Lagoon across from the France and Morocco Pavilions. It’s Aurora! Snow White is now appearing at the Germany Pavilion near the Wishing Well, which is, well…perfect! She’s wishing… We’ve seen Mulan greeting guests from the garden of the China Pavilion before. Mulan Jasmine can be seen hanging out on the stage just outside the Morocco Pavilion. Looking lovely, Jasmine! And as usual, both Anna and Elsa continue to appear at the Norway Pavilion. Elsa and Anna So don’t worry if you still want to see the princesses in EPCOT! You’ll be able to meet them from a distance as you walk around World Showcase. And if we spot any other princesses popping up in other locations, we’ll be sure to let you know! Here’s Everything Happening in Disney World for Princess 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 do you think? Do you prefer the socially distanced meet and greets or the Princess Promenade? Let us know in the comments. The post EPCOT Ends Princess Promenade -- Here's Where To See The Princesses Instead 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. Now that Disney is celebrating Halloween with Boo Bash in the Magic Kingdom, we think it’s about time you get your matching Halloween costumes sorted out! Fireworks at Boo Bash If you’re not into elaborate costumes that take hours to plan and even longer to assemble, this is the list for you. We found six of the easiest Disney Halloween costumes ever, and they can all work for the whole family! We took a look at Target, Amazon, and Spirit Halloween to find these super easy costumes. Let’s start out with a Star Wars-themed ensemble. You and your crew can each get a “This is my costume tee” for a different Star Wars character, that way no one will be confused about who you’re supposed to be! ©Target There’s one for a stormtrooper… Click Here to Buy the Star Wars “This Is My Stormtrooper Costume” Shirt …and a Chewbacca-themed one. ©Target Each of these can come in a white or black background style. Click Here to Buy the Star Wars “This Is My Chewie Costume” Shirt You can also get one for Darth Vader if you love classic Star Wars villains. ©Target And if you were as obsessed with the Mandalorian as we were, maybe you’ll prefer this Boba Fett version! ©Target All of the “This is my Star Wars Costume Tee” shirts are $24.98 and come in adult sizes S to 5XL. You can get them at select Target locations or online! Click Here to Buy the Star Wars “This Is My Boba Fett Costume” Shirt For the younger fellas, you can get a Sith Trooper t-shirt that matches the adult ones! This one only comes in kids’ sizes, so it’s perfect for a little one in your group. ©Target You can get the kids’ tee for $19.98, and it comes in sizes XS to XL. Click Here to Buy the Star Wars “This Is My Sith Trooper Costume” Shirt In the same theme, we found a couple of other Star Wars t-shirt costumes, including this Darth Vader one for $19.98. ©Target It also comes in kids’ sizes XS to XL. Click Here to Buy the Star Wars Darth Vader T-Shirt To complete your Star Wars group, there’s another kids’ t-shirt with an R2-D2 theme! ©Target It’s also $19.98 and comes in kids’ sizes XS to XL. Click Here to Buy the Star Wars R2D2 T-Shirt Now your family is all decked out to explore a galaxy far far away (or your neighborhood Halloween party works too). If you’ve got a lot of superhero-loving kids, this next pack is the one for you. It’s a set of six superhero capes with matching masks! ©Amazon The capes and masks are a one-size-fits-most, made of a satin material. The whole set costs $21.99, which we think is a great deal for six costumes! Buy the Superhero Capes and Masks Here! For an adorable couples costume, we found this Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costume kit on Amazon! ©Amazon You’ll be ready to ride Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land when you’ve got this on! It’s on sale now for $19.46. Click Here to Buy the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costumes! Could there be a more perfect Disney family costume than the most super Disney family out there? You and your group can dress as the Incredibles with matching t-shirts! ©Amazon The adult-sized t-shirt comes in sizes XS to 3XL and costs between $13 and $30, depending on the size. Buy the Incredibles T-Shirt for Adults Here! There’s a kids’ version too, which comes in kids’ sizes 4 to 7. ©Amazon This one is between $11 and $19 on Amazon. Buy the Incredibles T-Shirt for Kids Here! One of the biggest problems we’ve encountered with Halloween costumes is that we forget to factor in the weather — it’s in October, after all! But you really won’t need to worry about the cold with this next set: Star Wars-themed onesies! All of these are in adults sizes. We found one for Chewbacca, which we think would be super cozy for a chilly fall night. ©Amazon You can get it on Amazon for $50. Click Here to Buy the Chewbacca Onesie! And for all the Baby Yoda-obsessed fans out there, there’s one of The Child available in sizes S to XXL. ©Amazon This one is $65 on Amazon. Buy the Baby Yoda Onesie Here! The last in this set is a Bounty Hunter onesie, which goes perfectly with the Baby Yoda one! ©Amazon This one is on Amazon for $55 and comes in sizes S to XXL. Click Here to Buy the Bounty Hunter Onesie! For a group of gals looking for easy Disney princess costumes, we found this set of five princess t-shirts on Amazon! There’s one for Snow White, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Cinderella! ©Amazon The t-shirts come in kids’ sizes 18 months to 16, and the set costs $30. Buy the Disney Princess T-Shirts for Kids Here! Just so the gents don’t feel left out, there’s also this Beast t-shirt from Amazon! ©Amazon The Beast tee costs $23 and is available in kids’ or adults’ sizes. Buy the Beast T-Shirt Here! Hopefully, that gives you a few ideas for some super easy costumes to wear while trick-or-treating at home or in Disney World! Keep following DFB for more fun Disney-themed Halloween ideas! Click Here to Check Out some Disney Halloween Merchandise That’s Coming Out Soon! 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 Disney costume are you wearing for Halloween this year? Tell us about it in the comments! The post 6 Easy Disney Costume Ideas for the Whole Family! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week has brought a myriad of reopenings across Disney World! Boma is back! We recently saw Boma reopen as well as Victoria Falls Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Today, however, we got to see a fan-favorite spot reopen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tune-in Lounge is now OPEN! Atmosphere While there was no official announcement we noticed that hours were showing starting TODAY from 10:45AM to 9PM, and boy were we glad they were right! Tune-In Lounge This spot matches the vibe of its sister restaurant, 50’s Prime Time Café, with a classic 50’s aesthetic! Inside the Tune-In Lounge! There is currently no seating anywhere in the lounge. Menu The menu currently only shows specialty cocktails like the Dad’s Electric Lemonade with Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Sweet-and-Sour, Sprite, and a Souvenir Glow Cube for $15… Cocktails! …as well as wine and beer! Wine and Beer! There is one big change at this spot. Usually, you’re able to order some food from the 50’s Prime Time Café, but right now there are only drinks available! For our trip to Tune-In Lounge today, we got an Old Fashioned with Maker’s Mark for $14! Can’t go wrong with the classics at this spot. Old Fashioned with Maker’s Mark! The drinks currently come in plastic cups. We will let you know of any other reopenings around Disney World! Click Here to See Our First Look at the Reopening of Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 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. Is there anything that you are still waiting on to reopen? Let us know in the comments below!The post PHOTOS: Tune-In Lounge is BACK at Disney's Hollywood Studios (and It's Pretty Different!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Greetings from Walt Disney World! Cinderella Castle is looking pretty! We like to keep up with what the crowds are looking like in the parks, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time this week with 54 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 43 minutes, Splash Mountain at 41 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 39 minutes, Space Mountain at 34 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 29 minutes, and Astro Orbiter at 27 minutes. Space Mountain Following behind was Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 22 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 20 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 19 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 18 minutes. Which mountain is your favorite? Then, we saw “its a small world” at 17 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 14 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 12 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 12 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway at 11 minutes. Looking good! Following behind, we had Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 9 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 8 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 8 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 8 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 7 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 7 minutes. Up we go! And rides with super low wait times were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 3 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 1 minute, Hall of Presidents at 0 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes. EPCOT Moving on to EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Test Track at 42 minutes! Test Track Time! Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 32 minutes, Soarin’ at 14 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 14 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 9 minutes. Sven! Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 7 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 7 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 5 minutes, and Living with the Land at 5 minutes. Living with the Land The EPCOT theater shows all had zero waits this week! These included: American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Over in Hollywood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash had the highest average wait time again this week at 58 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash After that, we had Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 42 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 40 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 35 minutes, Tower of Terror at 29 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 28 minutes. Tower of Terror in the distance And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 18 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 11 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 10 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D at 9 minutes. Animal Kingdom And finally, in Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 46 minutes. Sivako! Following behind was Na’vi River Journey at 28 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 16 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 16 minutes. Kali River Rapids After that was Expedition Everest at 12 minutes, DINOSAUR at 9 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. The Boneyard Those are all the average wait times around Walt Disney World from this week! It seems like lines were significantly shorter compared to last week — those summer crowds are fading out. Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see everything happening for Princess Week in Disney World soon! 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 the longest you’ve ever waited for a ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NO Rides Had an Average Wait Over an Hour in Disney World this Week! 🎉 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article