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There’s a lot of new Halloween merchandise available in Disney World and online right now (including Hocus Pocus Crocs!!), and there’s more spooky stuff coming soon. New Halloween items are all over the place in Disney World! Today, while we were in Magic Kingdom, we saw one of our favorite Halloween things yet, and we have a feeling it’s something Haunted Mansion fans won’t want to miss out on! We were at Frontier Trading in Frontierland earlier today, just looking around to see if we could spot any cool new pins… Frontier Trading …when we came across a NEW Haunted Mansion pin that has a workable countdown to track the days until Halloween! Haunted Mansion Halloween Countdown Pin Beware the hitchhiking ghosts on the side of the pin. In the center of the pin, Madame Leota is floating in her crystal ball. Around Madame Leota, there’s a countdown for 31 days until Halloween, so you can start getting ready well in advance. A closer look… You can move the little ouija planchette-inspired indicator around the dial each day until the spooky day arrives! You can get this pin now for $29.99 at Frontier Trading. We’ll keep an eye out for more Halloween merchandise and let you know what we find. Keep following DFB for more Disney updates! Click Here to See More Halloween Merchandise Coming Soon to Disney World! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite part about Halloween in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Count Down to Halloween With Disney World's NEW Haunted Mansion Collectible first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot is happening around Walt Disney World as we gear up for the 50th Anniversary! 50th Anniversary merchandise is already out and about! Decorations went up on Cinderella Castle, signs are getting painted, rides are getting refurbished, and so much more. Right now, work is in progress on the new lighting package coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, and we got a sneak peek! During the 50th Anniversary, all four park icons will be transformed into what Disney calls “Beacons of Magic” at night. Spaceship Earth is getting a permanent makeover as part of this new display, and Imagineer Zach Riddley (on Instagram @thezachriddley) shared a few photos and details from the design process. This is the first time that we’ve seen the lights turned on up close (we saw them from further away recently), and it’s definitely cool to see the effect in action. We’re interested to see what the finished product looks like — you’ll know we’ll be there on October 1st to check it out! ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates on the 50th Anniversary celebrations and offerings coming soon. We’ll be covering all the news and we can’t wait to share it with our awesome readers! Click Here to Learn About the Beacons of Magic! 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 new lighting, or do you prefer the projected color scheme that Spaceship Earth has currently? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Check Out Spaceship Earth's New Nighttime Lighting at EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to another update from EPCOT! There never seems to be a dull moment in this park these days, with a TON of new and exciting offerings just around the corner, including Harmonious, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and (finally!) Space 220! Welcome to EPCOT! The big update from EPCOT today has to do with several new booths opening up at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! That’s right, the number of booths available just expanded considerably over the last few days, and we’re going to cover all of it right now! EPCOT Food Updates EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Since we last reported on the latest happenings at EPCOT, the Food and Wine Festival opened several new booths! While the festival has been going on for about a month now, a whole lineup of booths were scheduled to open until October 1st. We’re ready to eat some more food! We were thrilled to see most of those booths have opened EARLY! These include the brand-new Lobster Landing booth. Lobster Landing If you’re a fan of lobster, we think you’ll love this new addition to the Food and Wine Festival. It’s clearly the star ingredient in all of the dishes, and we found them all to be delicious (especially the Baked Lobster Dip)! Click here to read our full review of Lobster Landing! Another new booth this year that opened early is Mac and Eats! This booth includes FOUR different mac and cheese dishes, which truly makes our foodie hearts sing! Mac + Eats Spread Thankfully this booth was a big hit for us, from the cheesy and creamy macaroni to the delicious toppings on all of the dishes! Definitely give it a try on your next visit to EPCOT. Click here to read our full review of Mac and Eats! We also saw some of our favorite booths return to Food and Wine this year, including Spain! Spain Menu Items While the booth wasn’t a massive standout to us compared to other booths at the Food and Wine festival, we still enjoyed its menu, including their Charcuterie in a cup as well as their Spanish-style Paella. Click here to read our full review of Spain! Another returning favorite that we got to visit this week is The Alps. This is where you’ll find our beloved Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese, along with other tasty food and drink items (but really you’re here for the cheese). The Alps Menu We highly recommend The Alps booth every year, and this year is no exception! Grab a serving of that Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese! Click here to read our full review of The Alps! We also got to check out the India booth on a recent visit to EPCOT! India Spread A standout dish to us was their Warm Bread Service! It’s like a miniature version of the Indian-Style Bread Service you can get over at Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We love that there’s a way you can get a small taste of this item without leaving a theme park! Click here to read our full review of India! We also stopped by a “new” booth, Kenya! While the booth itself is technically new, its menu features returning Food and Wine dishes. Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous Kenya is a solid destination if you’re looking for unique, bold flavors. The Sweet Potato and Corn Mealie Pap was the standout for us! Click here to read our full review of Kenya! We also checked out an oldie but a goodie, Ireland! This returning booth features some Food and Wine classics, including the Fisherman’s Seafood Pie, Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake, and the Guinness Baileys Shake. Irish Menu Spread We were very glad to see this Food and Wine staple finally open this year; check it out on your next visit to EPCOT! Click here to read our full review of Ireland! Our final big update from the Food and Wine Festival comes from the Brew-Wing booth! This booth has been open since the start of the festival, but on a recent visit we spotted three new beers on the menu! Current Brew-Wing menu The three new beers are the Good Monster Double IPA, the Tropical Bay IPA, and the PastryArchy Root Beer Float Imperial Brown Ale. Give them a try next time you stop by Brew-Wing! Click here to read our full review of Brew-Wing! Refreshment Outpost Over at Refreshment Outpost, you can now order a new Watermelon and Pineapple Dole Whip Swirl, either in a cup or a waffle cone! Watermelon Pineapple Dole Whip Swirl You can also order these two flavors individually in a cup or a cone. We love seeing new Dole Whip flavor combinations arrive in the parks and resorts! Click here to read our full review of the Watermelon and Pineapple Dole Whip Swirl at Refreshment Outpost. EPCOT Construction Updates We have a quick update to share as we wait for the new Creations Shop to open in Future World! This store will replace Mouse Gear as your go-to destination for all things Disney World merchandise. It’s coming along! Painting has been taking place on the exterior of the shop location, and it seems to be coming along well! EPCOT Construction Creations Shop is currently scheduled to open this summer, so stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks. Click here to get a behind-the-scenes look at Creations Shop! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear We also have a few merchandise updates to bring to you today from EPCOT! Our first stop is Mouse Gear, where we spotted a new tropical-themed bucket hat! Tropical bucket hat These bucket hats are all the rage right now, and you’ll find a few different styles and colors of these around Disney World. This particular hat is available for $29.99. We aren’t ready for summer to end! We also found a new Food and Wine Festival magnet at Mouse Gear! Food and Wine Festival magnet We spotted the new magnet around the Food and Wine Festival merchandise kiosks as well; it retails for $14.99. Click here to find out where to shop for the new 50th Anniversary merchandise collection! That’ll do it for our latest update from EPCOT! Be sure to follow along as we bring you more updates and news from the parks and resorts, especially as Disney World gears up to kick off its 50th Anniversary Celebration! A lot of exciting new offerings are in the works, so stick around to be up-to-date on the newest rides, restaurants, hotels and more! Click here to read what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited the Food and Wine Festival yet this year? Let us know what your favorite dish was in the comments! The post What’s New at EPCOT: Food and Wine Festival Booths Arrive and a Brand-New Store is Opening Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If lacing up your shoes before the sun has risen and heading out the door to run through Disney Parks sounds like fun to you, then we’ve got some news for you! ©Disney A few months ago, runDisney announced that FOUR in-person race weekends would be returning to Disney World in 2021 and 2022 and we’ve been bringing you all the latest updates! We’ve gotten to see the new medals for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (which is quickly approaching) and checked out the new 50th Anniversary theming for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. And, now it’s time to start thinking about the next race weekend because some guests can already secure their spot! As of 10AM EST, registration for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend is NOW open for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum members! Just be sure that you’ve logged into your account to access the registration page. ©Disney The weekend is set to take place from November 24th to 27th and feature THREE different race distances including the 5K (themed after Cinderella) for $95… ©runDisney …10K (themed after Tiana) for $135… ©runDisney …and Half Marathon (themed after Mulan) for $210. ©runDisney And, for those who can’t settle for just racing one of the distances, there’s the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge which costs $355 and involves participating in both the 10K AND the Half Marathon for a total of 19.3 miles all before the parks even open! ©runDisney PLUS, this year’s weekend will include a BRAND NEW event called Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga, where you can find your zen bright and early in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom! ©Disney And, early registration is just one of the perks for Club runDisney members! If you’re not familiar, Club runDisney is a new membership option that secures guests extra perks like guaranteed entrance into select races, upgraded corral placement, special meet and greet opportunities, and more depending on which level you choose to purchase. © Disney Club runDisney For those who aren’t Club runDisney members, registration will open for all of the in-person races on August 24th, and just a few days later registration for all the virtual events will open on August 27th. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the upcoming runDisney race weekend (including the medals!!), so be sure to stay 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. Have you ever participated in a runDisney race weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post Select Guests Can Now Register for runDisney's 2022 Princess Half Marathon Weekend! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is nothing quite so magical as looking back at beloved family photos to remember special times with loved ones. At planDisney we find that to especially be the case when it comes to reliving Disney vacation memories. But how does one capture that amazing moment? Is the lighting right? Is my camera okay? Better yet, will my kids ever quit poking each other while I am trying to take the photo? Sound familiar? For many, these questions hit close to home, but in true planDisney fashion, we are here today with some helpful photography tips from our Disneyland Resort specialist, Andres.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/FbpqZ8seiCQView the full article

The Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World is a Deluxe Resort that has an upscale, yet classic, look to it, a variety of great dining options, and both monorail and walking access to Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort If you’ve never stayed at the Grand Floridian, you may be wondering what the rooms there look like. We recently stayed at the Grand Floridian and wanted to share a full look at one of the rooms there to give you an idea of what you’ll find in the rooms, how big they are, and other features there. During our stay at the Grand Floridian, we stayed in a standard room at Sugarloaf Key. This is one of the outer buildings at the Grand Floridian, located close to the main, central building. This is typically a room with access to club-level amenities. Note that Disney’s Club-Level lounges and amenities will be returning soon to select hotels in various stages. Once you walk into the Sugarloaf Key building, you’ll encounter a beautiful front area with a mirror, some furniture, and more. Beautiful Area at the Front Then, you’ll be met by a center, lobby-type area. This is what typically would be the Club-Level Lounge. Center Area Once you’ve made your way past this center area, you can go to your room. In our case, we took the elevator up to get to our spot. A Peek Inside We utilized the digital room key feature on the My Disney Experience app to open the door to our room, and we were off! When you first walk into the room, this is your general view. The main bedroom space is ahead, there is a closet to the left, and the bathroom is located to the right. View from the Entrance Here’s a look back at the door. A Look Back As we mentioned, there is a closet right at the front of the room. Closet Inside the closet, you’ll find an extra pillow/blanket, some hangers, robes… Another Look at the Closet …a safe and hair blow dryer, and a place to put your luggage. It’s actually a pretty spacious closet. Safe and Blow Dryer Next, we’ll head into the bathroom. The bathroom was pretty standard with two sinks, a large mirror as well as a smaller mirror attached to the wall, towels… Bathroom Area …tissues… Tissues …and that signature, complimentary Disney H2O body lotion, conditioner, and more. Complimentary Soaps There was also an H2O+ fascial soap in the center area… Disney Soap Is the BEST! …which has the word “Disney” on it. If you’re seriously missing that H2O Disney soap, you can actually purchase the Disney-specific items online or you can look for general H2O products (not specifically Disney-branded) online as well. Nothing Quite Like Disney Soap In the main bathroom space, there’s also a fun piece of artwork themed to Alice in Wonderland. It was great to see some unique artwork throughout the entire room (we’ll give you a look at some of the other pieces in a second!). Alice in Wonderland Continuing on with the bathroom, there was also a pretty decently sized shower/tub. Shower Inside the shower, there was more of that signature Disney soap… More Disney Soap! …shampoo, conditioner, and more. Gotta Love It The shower/tub area also had a toilet next to it. And there was more bathroom paper and more towels in an area above the toilet. Toilet There was also a conservation message up about reusing your towels. As the sign notes, if you hang up your towels, you’re indicating you’d like to reuse them. Towels that are left on the tub or floor will be replaced during the cleaning service. Note that housekeeping schedules are slightly modified due to COVID-19. Conservation Message The toilet and shower were near the sink, but did have a separate door so you could close that door for more privacy and to enable multiple family members to potentially get ready at the same time. Toilet and Tub Area Next, it’s time to head into the main room space. The room we stayed in featured two beds. The Beds The beds were covered in a very minimalistic bedspread, and each featured 4 pillows. Another Look at the Beds There was a nightstand between the two beds which featured 2 USB ports, a space to plug in a regular charger, a telephone, a clock, and a controller for the TV. Things on the Nightstand Speaking of TVs, there is a TV on the opposite side of the room, across from the beds. There is also a small storage space with drawers for you to place all of your belongings. TV and Storage Area If you open the main area of the storage unit/dresser, you’ll find a mini-fridge inside. Mini Fridge On the dresser, we found details regarding the enhanced cleaning Disney is currently doing for its hotels. Before a guest’s arrival, every room is given an enhanced cleaning which includes a focus on many high-touch areas like door handles, light switches, and more. Enhanced Cleaning Details On the dresser, we also found a “Your Take-Along Guide to the Magic” document with information about the Disney parks and more, as well as the In-Room Dining (a.k.a. room service) menu. More Items from the Dresser Area Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently listed on the Disney website as the only Disney World hotel offering in-room dining, though it was previously offered at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort as well. If you’ll be visiting Disney World, be sure to ask whether the hotel you’re staying at will be offering in-room dining, as things are constantly changing. Room Service Menu There were a number of options available for in-room dining including anytime cocktails, breakfast items, dinner items for kids… Room Service Menu …dinner items for adults, desserts… Room Service Menu …and various drinks. We actually ordered room service for dinner one of the nights during our stay and will be bringing you a full review of that soon, so stay tuned! Room Service Menu Let’s get on to the rest of the room. Next to the dresser, there is a sofa bed. Sofa Couch The sofa does pull down into a bed which can be used for another member of your party, making it convenient to fit another guest in your room if you’re traveling in a larger group. Sofa Couch Instructions Across from the sofa bed is a coffee station that could also serve as a vanity. There was a small desk, lamp… Vanity/Coffee Area …a Keurig machine, coffee essentials like the coffee itself, sugar, and creamer, some cups, and an ice bucket. Coffee Essentials In terms of the decor in the room, it was fairly minimal but had touches of the Victorian aesthetic of the Grand Floridian. There was a decorative piece above the couch with those lights and a mirror… A View of the Room …a beautiful painting near one of the beds… Painting …and a gorgeous light fixture near the very front of the room (by the door). Truly, stepping into the space and seeing this light fixture with all of those clear crystal-like details was one of the things that made it really feel like we were staying at the Grand Floridian. It gives the room just that touch of refinement and elegance. So Pretty! But, one of our favorite details was actually over at the curtains near the balcony space! The Balcony Area and Curtains Within the sheer curtain layer we spotted a certain, familiar friend. It’s a tiny Hidden Mickey! A Mickey! The balcony itself had two chairs and a small table between them. The balcony! You can kick back and relax here after a long day. Another Look at the Chairs Plus, the view was pretty nice! We were overlooking part of the resort area and part of the waterway. We couldn’t see the fireworks from our room, but we could hear them, which was fun! A nice view! Once you’re done relaxing outside, you can come in, lock that balcony door, and rest in the room. A Look at the Balcony Locks In terms of other features, here’s a peek at the spot where you can adjust the temperature in the room… More of the Room …a closer look at the wallpaper you’ll find in the entryway… Wallpaper Design …and a closer look at the carpet design. Again, these all played well into the elegant, Victorian style of the room and the hotel overall. Carpet Design Overall, the room felt pretty spacious, had some nice design touches (especially with things like the light fixture in the front), and had a lovely balcony. The building itself (Sugarloaf Key) is also very close to the main building at the Grand Floridian which made walking to/from the center lobby, and over toward the bus stop, very convenient and easy. It also wasn’t too far from the start of the walkway to Magic Kingdom, which was nice. But, staying at the Grand Floridian is typically VERY expensive. The rooms there are often some of the most expensive on property. It can be a tremendous splurge. Also, our room did not feature a fireworks view, so that’s something to consider when booking a spot at the Grand. Our Room Don’t forget that by staying at any Disney World Deluxe Resort (which includes the Grand Floridian) or Deluxe Villa, you’ll be able to get Extended Evening Hours at the parks on select dates starting in early October. Inside the Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort also has a lot to offer in the food department with various restaurants open for guests to enjoy, including the recently reopened Citricos which has a new Mary Poppins Returns-inspired look. The Strawberry Salad at Citricos We’ve shared a full review of our recent experience at Citricos and our thoughts on whether the spot is worth the huge price tag. Click here to read our review of Citricos! And that’s our look at one of the rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. What do you think? Would you be interested in staying in a room like this? Let us know in the comments. Stay tuned for more of the latest Disney news. Click here to get a tour of one of the pirate rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. 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. 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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. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. 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. Recently, we were invited by Disney World to attend a media event and our stay at this room in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa was paid for by Disney as part of that media event. 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 What do you think of this room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Club-Level Room Tour first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now through Oct. 1, 2021, you can nominate someone who inspires you for the Disney Magic Makers contest by visiting disneymagicmakers.com and sharing the positive impact they have made. 50 Disney Magic Makers will win a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida to commemorate “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for the resort’s 50th anniversary and may also win a one-year subscription to Disney+.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/CJHdkl19mNgView the full article

EPCOT is home to tons of delicious treats from around the world! Mexico Pavilion Walking around the World Showcase, you can get gelato from Italy, caramels from Germany, pistachio cake from Morocco, and funnel cake from America! Now, there’s a new treat coming to EPCOT soon, and it has us very intrigued! We saw a peek at what’s being called a “corn, almond, coffee, ice cream libation” that’s expected to come to EPCOT soon. Instagram This funky-looking treat is an Ice Cream Tequila. YES. You read that right! It looks like an ice cream cone-shaped dish with one of those famous smoke bubbles on top! Maybe it’s coming to La Cava del Tequila? We’ll keep you updated! We can’t wait to check out this new and slightly strange treat! Note: This was posted by a source in the Mexico Pavilion on Instagram. The account is private, but we’re writing this with permission from the account owner. We’ll let you know as soon as Disney announces where this confection is heading in the Mexico pavilion. Keep following DFB for more updates on food in Disney! Click Here to See Two NEW Treats in EPCOT That You Can Get Now! 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 EPCOT treat is at the top of your favorites list? Tell us in the comments! The post Ice Cream Tequila May Show Up in EPCOT Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The new Cirque du Soleil show at Walt Disney World finally has a new opening date — more than a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the production. View the full article Cirque du Soleil’s new Disney show sets opening date Cirque du Soleil performers gather onstage after a March 3, 2020, media preview of "Drawn to Life," the new show created in collaboration with Disney that will open at Disney Springs. (Matthew J. Palm / Orlando Sentinel) The new Cirque du Soleil show at Walt Disney World finally has a new opening date — more than a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the production. Called “Drawn to Life,” the show was in final rehearsals and just a few weeks away from debuting when the pandemic shutdown brought the entertainment industry to a halt. The show — the first created jointly by Cirque du Soleil and Disney — is now scheduled to open at Disney Springs on Nov. 18. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Aug. 20, according to the Disney Parks Blog — although emails sent to previous Cirque du Soleil patrons allowed them to purchase tickets immediately. On Tuesday morning, the best seats for the Nov. 18 opening date were already spoken for. THEATER & ARTS Gymnasts, ‘aerial pencil’ give preview of Cirque du Soleil-Disney ‘Drawn to Life’ show MAR 03, 2020 AT 12:35 PM The next performance following the Thursday, Nov. 18 debut is Saturday, Nov. 20. Then “Drawn to Life” settles into a regular schedule of shows Tuesdays-Saturdays. “Drawn to Life” will offer only one performance per evening through the fall, with showtimes at 5:30 p.m. Heading into Christmas, when crowds typically swell at Walt Disney World, a second showtime will be added. Beginning Dec. 21, performances are scheduled for 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. The schedule includes performances on the season’s major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Tickets are on sale through Dec. 31, 2022, with the occasional break. No performances are scheduled Jan. 9-17, 2022, for example. When the production resumes on Jan. 18, showtimes will be 5:30 and 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $85 and $63.75 for children and vary by seat location through several pricing tiers: $119/$89.25 for children, $149/$111.75 for children, and a top tier in which all seats are $185 regardless of age. A Japanese rhythmic gymnastics troupe is one of the featured acts in "Drawn to Life," a new production from Cirque du Soleil and Disney. (Walt Disney World / Courtesy photo) “Drawn to Life” is the replacement for the long-running “La Nouba,” which played more than 8,500 shows over nearly 20 years before closing Dec. 31, 2017. Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil collaborated with Disney Imagineers on the new production, which tells the story of a young girl who sets out to honor her father, a Disney animator. The show will mine the history of Disney animation, combined with the colorful costumes, catchy music and circus arts for which Cirque du Soleil is known. At a pre-pandemic preview, strains of the Disney hit “A Whole New World” could be heard in the music, while silhouettes of characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck were seen. The set resembles a giant animator’s drawing table. Among the acts previewed: Synchronized gymnasts and a performer on an “aerial pencil” — a hanging apparatus designed to look like a basic tool of the animator’s trade. At the time, “Drawn to Life” director of creation Fabrice Becker said the show would feature an international cast of 65. The Disney Parks blog reported that during the delay, the show’s artists stayed in shape by training at home or at local facilities. The set of the new Cirque du Soleil show coming to Disney Springs will depict an animator’s drafting table. (Cirque du Soleil / Courtesy phot/Handout) Back in April, Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre dropped a clue about the revised opening date in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “We should be able to open sometime in the fall,” Lamarre told the California newspaper, saying the company was “honored to have the opportunity to do a show with the IP [intellectual property] of Disney.” Although Cirque du Soleil filed for bankruptcy protection during the pandemic, in November, it was acquired by a group of its creditors in an arrangement that brought the company, which also owns Blue Man Group, out of bankruptcy. In June, Lamarre told CNBC that things were looking good and the company was selling more tickets each day than it did pre-pandemic. For more information on “Drawn to Life” or tickets, go to disneysprings.com/cirque. Matthew J. Palm Orlando Sentinel

Sure, we love Loungefly backpacks, Harveys bags, and new Dooney and Bourke collections, but we can’t really personalize any of those classic Disney accessories. ©Stoney Clover Lane Enter: trendy brand Stoney Clover Lane. Your custom Disney dreams are coming true (in the most adorable way)! Stoney Clover Lane sells a variety of travel accessories, like pouches, fanny packs, duffle bags, and more! The best part is, each item is totally unique to YOU with the addition of cute little patches! Stoney Clover’s newest collection, which is available online now, features a collaboration with some classic Disney princesses! Always set some money aside for snacks! Stoney Clover sent us this adorable snack pouch and we just had to show you!! Bubblegum pink lining! If you’re interested in this Disney X Stoney Clover collaboration, you better hurry — most of the collection is already sold out online! If you love new Disney merchandise as much as we do, stay tuned for more! Is This is What Happens When an American Girl Doll That Loves Disney Gets Lost in a Target? 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 new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Stoney Clover Disney Collection is Selling Out FAST Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Baby albino alligators have arrived at Wild Florida for the second consecutive year, the Osceola County attraction says. View the full article

From the Disney Cruise Line to Adventures by Disney, guests looking to travel across the globe with a little Disney magic might need to wait a little longer. We’ve been watching Disney cancel or delay cruises and other excursions little by little, and we recently caught another wave of cancelations. ©Disney If you were planning a vacation through Adventures by Disney, you might need to keep reading; seven upcoming trips are no longer happening. According to Disney, select vacations that were scheduled for August through early October have been canceled. ©Disney Guests hoping to sail on the Seine River Cruise or travel to Paris or Iceland in the near future will likely be contacted by Disney to learn more information about the cancelations. It looks like dates between August 28 and October 7 have been canceled. The following trips have been canceled: Seine River Cruise September 30, 2021 Paris Escape (associated with the Seine River Cruise) September 27, 2021 October 7, 2021 Iceland August 28, 2021 September 8, 2021 September 18, 2021 September 29, 2021 ©Disney Guests who were booked on these trips should be contacted by Adventures By Disney. And remember, Adventures By Disney is continuing to use a flexible cancellation policy. So if have an itinerary scheduled through March 31, 2022, you can choose to cancel and receive a full refund. Or you can your their final payment up until 65 days prior to your departure. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever taken an Adventures by Disney vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Adventures By Disney Cancels More Upcoming Trips 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. Who’s ready for Halloween?! (We know it’s only August, but it’s okay, you can raise your hand. ) Let’s BOO this thing! Disney World has already kicked off its spooky season with fall decor, the Disney After Hours Boo Bash, and SO many special treats! There’s a whole collection of Halloween merchandise available, and we found something we think our readers may be very interested in. Say hello to the Hocus Pocus-themed CROCS! Hocus. Pocus. Crocs. Need we say more?! These beauties were in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom this morning for $59.99. We spotted them online already, so even if you can’t snag them in person, you can head to shopDisney. There were several pairs available! They even come with little shoe charms to match the movie, like a tiny version of the Sanderson sisters! Check out the shoe charms. These would be the perfect kicks to rock down Main Street, U.S.A. for the Boo Bash, and we wouldn’t even blame you if you and your friends bought matching pairs. It’s for the season! Click Here to Shop the Crocs! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Halloween news and Disney merchandise updates. We’ll be covering all the news from the parks! Click Here to Check Out the Rest of the Halloween items in Disney World! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you like Hocus Pocus? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Has 'Hocus Pocus' Crocs! (It's Okay to Freak Out!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this year, Walt Disney World announced that they would be ending their Magical Express Service. Disney’s Magical Express currently provides round trip transportation service on buses between Orlando International Airport and your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, as part of the price of your Resort Hotel. Magical Express service will end for Disney World […] The post Mears Connect Service to Disney World Replaces Mears Operated Disney Magical Express in 2022 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Museum of Illusions, a mind-bending attraction on International Drive, will host Halloween festivities on Wednesdays in October. View the full article

Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours is a new way to ring in the holiday season in Disney World. Running from November 8th to December 21st, the 4-hour long event will feature delicious holiday treats, character meet and greets, a jolly atmosphere, and all sorts of festivities like fireworks and parades. Christmas Decorations at Hollywood Studios last year Today, we have some BIG news to share about the upcoming Christmas event! Tickets for Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours are on sale for select Disney World resort guests today! The tickets are currently available to guests at select Disney resorts, including Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green. This is a pricy event, costing between $169 and $249, depending on the date. ©Disney As of writing, tickets for Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours even can ONLY be purchased over the phone! ©Disney We called first thing in the morning to try and secure some tickets but had to hold for a LONG time, so be prepared to wait if you’re looking to purchase After Hours tickets. If you’re interested in experiencing a little holiday magic at Walt Disney World, go pick up your phone now — those tickets might sell out! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about EVERYTHING You NEED to Know About the Very Merriest Christmas Event in Disney World! 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 Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What do you think about Very Merriest After Hours? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Very Merriest After Hours Tickets Available NOW for Disney World Hotel Guests first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

No offense to the holidays, but EPCOT Food and Wine Festival might be the REAL “most wonderful time of year!” The festival has been underway for a few weeks now, and we’ve been eating and sipping our way through it! EPCOT Food and Wine Along the way, we’ve been met with all kinds of surprises…some good, and some…not so much. You know the feeling. When it comes to a colossal food fest like this one, there are just some things that pretty much EVERYONE is thinking but no one will say. There’s a LOT to eat, drink, see, and do at EPCOT right now, from scavenger hunts to beer flights and everything in between. But through it all, we’ve noticed some details that shouldn’t be overlooked. Some details that we’d venture to guess most people are in agreement about. Booze = $$$ Perhaps the LEAST surprising thing that we’re all thinking is how EXPENSIVE the alcohol is at Food and Wine! Granted, alcohol is pretty much ALWAYS expensive in Disney World, but it feels especially blatant during a festival like this when many drink portions are much smaller than you’d get outside of a festival. Cheers to spending money! Seriously, the Martini Slushies cost almost TWICE as much as Coq au Vin?! Most wine pours are relatively accessible (as they should be, considering the portions are thimble-sized), but it’s kinda hard to stomach paying $11 for tea with whiskey. France Menu You can find some bargains on beer and wine, but if you want liquor, get ready to budget! Because it’ll REALLY amp up your overall costs if you’re planning on grazing all day. Table Service Restaurants Must Be Jealous EPCOT’s permanent Table Service restaurants are real gems. From Rose & Crown’s EPIC Fish & Chips to the fragrant foodie treasures at Spice Road Table, these are worthwhile dining destinations year-round! Well, except right now. Fish & Chips One of our top tips for tackling Food and Wine is to skip the Table Service restaurants so that you can focus on the special booths that are here specifically for the festival. Makes sense, right? Rose & Crown isn’t going anywhere, and they’re certainly not hurting for business. We still love you, Spice Road Table But we still can’t help but feel a little bad that they’re constantly overlooked in favor of things like Spanakopita or Cheddar Cheese Soup. We’ll always have a place in our hearts for Fish & Chips, Tangines, and all the other nummy foods at the permanent spots in World Showcase! Some of This Year’s Menu Items Are Pretty…Basic While MANY of EPCOT’s Food and Wine menu items this year are stunning, impressive, and delicious (looking at YOU, Chilaquiles con Chorizo!), we can’t help but notice that other dishes are really…kind of…phoning it in. Chilaquiles con Chorizo Like, what’s going on with these wings and flatbreads? Are we in Disney World or a mall food court, circa 2001? (So the wings were actually pretty tasty, but still. That’s not what most think of as “foodie” foods!) Pepperoni Flatbread Most things being served this year look great, but others — like this “Traditional” (aka kinda basic) Poutine — just look like chain restaurant food with Disney prices… . Disney Is REALLY Trying to Make Donut Sandwiches Happen Well, it’s official. After eating cheesy bacon donut sandwiches at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew and a pulled pork donut in Animal Kingdom, Disney is at it again with ANOTHER Donut Sandwich at EPCOT Food and Wine. It’s officially a trend! Donut sandwich! Not that we’re mad about it! Especially when said sammie is as good as the Sriracha Chicken Donut creation at The Donut Box, which is easily one of our favorite snacks in the festival right now. A chicken sandwich on a sriracha donut because why not? But yeah, if Disney thinks we haven’t noticed their aggressive push to normalize Donut Sandwiches, they’re wrong. This is one trend we’re totally ok with them pushing though! Italy Is (Still) The Most Skippable Booth As lovers of pasta and fried cheesy things, it pains us to say that the Italy booth is kind of a dud. Womp womp! Kinda sad Between everything being way too expensive and most of the items looking totally meh (like a sad-looking trio of Bomboloni and rubbery Grilled Chicken Ravioli), not to mention when they flat-out run out of food! We wish we could say this is a first for this booth but many festivals now, Italy has just underwhelmed. We’d rather spend a few bucks more on good Italian food at the restaurants in the Pavilion. We’re gonna pass on Italy and use our valuable cravings elsewhere. Disney Is Ready To Take Some RISKS! Major food festivals like this one, which has to appeal to a HUGE population of people with all kinds of taste preferences, usually play it relatively safe with their menu items…save for the occasional snail snack. Feuilleté d’Escargot à la Crème d’Ail et Persil: Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce But this year, it looks like Disney is stepping up their game and embracing their inner Top Chef a bit! After all, it’s not often you see things like pig ear on a Disney menu! Crispy Pig Ear Salad The Swanky Saucy Swine, a rather bold newcomer this year, is leading the way in terms of envelope-pushing food, featuring some off-cuts and whole-hog ingredients, like pig ear salads, pork rinds, and pork-fat roasted potatoes! Why is Appleseed Orchard Lacking Actual Food? With a fruitful name like Appleseed Orchard, you’d expect some actual food items, no? Appleseed Orchard But this tucked-away booth is honestly kind of a foodie wasteland, with literally just ONE prepared dish. There are technically two food items, but one of them is a sad pre-packaged bag of apple chips, which we choose to pretend doesn’t exist. Seriously, there are SO MANY apple items that could be served here! Has Disney never heard of apple pie? Candy apples? Apple strudel? Waldorf salad? Being one of the most versatile ingredients, it’s just odd that Disney chooses to ONLY focus on drinks! And considering that Fall is apple harvesting season… shouldn’t we be basking in the glow of apple-themed cuisine? While We’re On The Subject Of Appleseed Orchard… Not to pile on, but it also needs to be said that garnishing cocktails with things like streusel crumbs and mini marshmallows will never not be weird. Apple Blossom Sky at Appleseed Orchard Just…why? We Need To Have A Talk About Soup Listen, soup is delicious, and Disney is VERY good at making soup! But we prefer our hot broth inside an air-conditioned dining room, not outside in the scorching Florida sun. Strawberry Soup — available in the AIR- CONDITIONED Grand Floridian Cafe! We get that soup recipes lend themselves well to certain regional cuisines, and TBH the Cheddar and Bacon Soup from the Canada booth is legit yummy. But does Disney really think serving hot, creamy soup at an outdoor festival at the height of summer in Florida is an appetizing idea? Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup with a Pretzel Roll Sure, SOME folks really crave spicy beef pho when the heat index is in the triple digits. But most guests that are already sweating through every piece of clothing on their body will reach for a cold beer or ice cream instead of hot beefy broth! The Festival Should Be Renamed EPCOT Food and Beer There’s certainly no lack of good wine at EPCOT Food and Wine, but there’s no denying that beer gets most of the creative attention and spotlight here. Beer me Even though most of the booths offer some wine pours, the offerings all tend to blend together with not a lot of distinction. Meanwhile, the emphasis tends to be more on the craft beer side, with so many unique and delicious options to sample! Beer Flight Considering the boom in craft breweries across the country, and the uptick in interesting beers in Disney World in general, it’s obvious who the favorite booze child is here…and it isn’t wine. Is EPCOT Turning Into One Giant Endless Festival? From EPCOT Food and Wine to EPCOT International Flower and Garden and beyond, there’s almost ALWAYS some kind of festival taking place in EPCOT these days, and it’s time that Disney just acknowledges the obvious: EPCOT is one big endless festival park now. It’s an endless festival! Not only that, but all the festivals kinda blur together, with only subtle design and aesthetic differences. In fact, some booths even repeat menu items from different festivals, like the Dragonfly drink from the China booth, which has done double duty at Festival of the Holidays AND Food and Wine. This Dragonfly drink looks familiar This certainly isn’t a BAD thing, because we’re obsessed with EPCOT’s festivals, but it’s becoming more and more obvious with each year and each event that this is THE festival park, with a LOT of familiar flavors. EPCOT Food and Wine Give it a week between fests or so and that Mexico booth will magically transform…into the same Mexico booth with slightly different foods and a slightly different name but still…totally…basically…the same. Put an artsy spin on the name and some extra garnishes, you get Festival of the Arts. Throw something floral in the mix, you got Flower and Garden, etc. Rinse and repeat for most of the other booths that repeat each fest. That said, there are some unique standouts of each festival that make visiting each special and worthwhile. But by and large, they’re essentially very similar year-round. Between the Italy disappointments, the pricey booze, and the Donut Sandwiches, these are just a few of the not-so-subtle things we’ve noticed at EPCOT Food and Wine this year. What stood out to you this year? Anything you think deserves some extra attention? Our TOP Tips For Budgeting For The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s something you want to get off your chest about EPCOT Food and Wine? Let us know in the comments! The post What Everyone’s Thinking About EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival (But No One Will Say) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cirque du Soleil & Disney Announce Opening Date For Drawn To Life | Disney SpringsView the full article

Cirque du Soleil and Disney’s partnership has lasted for over two decades! ©Disney Cirque du Soleil was supposed to debut a brand new show, Drawn to Life, at Disney Springs in Spring of 2020, but the show was put on hold indefinitely due to the pandemic. But now, we have big news about the new show! Disney says Drawn to Life will debut at Disney Springs on November 18th, 2021! The new show combines Disney animation with the truly unique and stunning acrobatic performance of Cirque du Soleil. Tickets will go on sale on August 20th, but if you’re a Cirque Club Member, you can go ahead and buy tickets RIGHT NOW (it’s free to become a Cirque Club Member)! ©Disney Drawn to Life Ensemble In the past, Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre expressed hope for Cirque du Soleil’s full comeback following major financial setbacks last year. The company has rehired 95% of its employee and has started hiring more employees in the Orlando area. ©Disney Drawn to Life The new show follows Julie, the daughter of an animator who goes on a journey to finish her late father’s final animation. Guided by a magic pencil, she travels through her Disney childhood memories and takes us all through a nostalgia trip! ©Cirque Du Soliel The show is about the love between a father and a daughter and draws inspiration from Disney’s 100-year heritage of animation. Drawn to Life is family-friendly and brings timeless Disney stories and characters to life through the use of innovative design, acrobatic performances, choreography, musical scores, brand-new animation created by Disney Animation artists, and some extra touches of Disney magic. ©Disney The show is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering. It will take place on the West Side of Disney Springs in the iconic “tent” theater where the past Cirque shows have been! The last show in the tent, La Nouba, ran for 19 years. ©Disney Take a sneak peek at the show here: We’re excited to finally see this new show! Remember, tickets go on sale on August 20th, 2021. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to get a first look at Disney’s new HarmoniUS Fireworks 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. What do you think about the upcoming debut of Drawn to Life? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Opening Date Announced for New Cirque du Soleil Show in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen quite a few restaurant reopenings at Disney World in the past few months! Columbia Harbour House has reopened! We tried the newly reopened Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom, Toledo at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Yachtsman Steakhouse just recently. Back at the beginning of July, the ever-popular ‘Ohana reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopened, and now it looks like the restaurant is getting some major changes! Today we learned that several items from the original dinner menu are returning to ‘Ohana today! Since reopening, the menu has been modified, but now guests can enjoy some fan-favorite classics. The ‘Ohana Dinner Spread! This morning, the menu was updated slightly on the website. Prices have stayed the same at $55 for adults and $33 for children, but some items have been swapped out. The Mixed Greens Salad, Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, and Pork Dumplings remain, but now the signature ‘Ohana Bread will be offered again with honey butter! Pineapple Bread from ‘Ohana The biggest changes come in the ‘Ohana dinner skillet. Now, the skillet has Wood-fire Grilled Teriyaki Beef*, Spicy Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Grilled Chicken with Polynesian-inspired Chimichurri Sauce, ‘Ohana Noodles, and Roasted Broccolini. Gone is the Island Shrimp Casserole, the Kielbasa Sausage, and the roasted chicken has been swapped to the grilled option. The rest of the items remain the same. ©Disney It’s also important to note that pre-COVID, these meats came in the form of skewers, but it looks like they’ll be offered skillet-style now instead. And don’t worry, the beloved ‘Ohana Bread Pudding is still around for dessert! Look at that Bread Pudding! We’ll be there to try things out ASAP, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got the latest food news from around Walt Disney World to share with you! Click Here to See Our Review of the Reopened ‘Ohana! 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 dined at ‘Ohana? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World's 'Ohana Menu Brings Back Some Old Favorites! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The iconic white tent theater at Disney Springs is buzzing with activity once again as Cirque du Soleil artists are returning to the stage to train and rehearse for a spectacular new show. Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney is scheduled to open on Nov. 18, 2021. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 20 to the general public.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/BnnpI3j6IQ0View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is ready to welcome passengers aboard a second cruise ship next month from Port Canaveral, but not as originally planned. View the full article Disney Cruise Line sets return date for Disney Fantasy, but nixes 7-night voyages Disney Cruise Line is ready to welcome passengers aboard a second cruise ship next month from Port Canaveral, but it had to cancel at least one more sailing on its website and shift the length and destinations for several more. Disney Fantasy is set to resume operations on Sept. 11 joining Disney Dream, which began voyages earlier this month. Fantasy performed its two-night simulated voyage from Aug. 12-14 to earn its conditional sailing certificate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jet skiers pass the Disney Cruise Line ships Fantasy, left, and Dream on the horizon as they off of Cocoa Beach in this view from Lori Wilson Park, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (Joe Burbank) That sets the ship up to begin service next month, but the cruise line decided to cancel a sailing that was still available on the website since the last round of cancellations was to depart Sept. 4. In addition, the new return date of Sept. 11 as well as at least three more voyages, have been shifted away from what had been 7-night itineraries instead to 4-night voyages that only visit the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. “We hope to resume 7-night voyages or longer onboard the Disney Fantasy in October,” the line stated on its website. FLORIDA CRUISE GUIDE Watch: Disney Dream sails from Port Canaveral to mark Disney Cruise Line’s return AUG 10, 2021 AT 9:12 AM Guests booked on the canceled Sept. 4 sailing who have paid in full will be offered a cruise credit to rebook a future sailing, a common occurrence since the cruise industry shut down in March 2020 because of COVID-19. For guests expecting a 7-night trip for the Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 sailings, they can opt for a refund or stick with the 4-night option. If so, they will be returned the difference in voyage fare, taxes, fees and port expenses as well as receive a $400 nonrefundable onboard credit per stateroom and 25% discount on most future sailings taken by Sept. 30, 2022. The CDC has been granting conditional sailing certificates to cruise lines that either perform a test voyage to show their COVID-19 health protocols are in order, or promising the CDC that it will sail with mostly vaccinated passengers. TOURISM Disney Wish cruise ship taking shape ahead of 2022 debut AUG 09, 2021 AT 9:31 AM As a cruise line with a large population of passengers under the age of 12, who do not have a vaccine option available to them, Disney has opted for the simulated voyage approach. Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises have also done test sailings while Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival and Celebrity, who are all sailing from Florida as well, have moved forward with the 95% vaccinated passenger threshold. “Our focus remains on operating our ships in a responsible way that continues to create magic for all on board,” the line states on its website. “We are resuming sailing in a gradual, phased approach that emphasizes multiple layers of health and safety measures, developed in consideration of guidance from the (CDC) and other medical experts.” When it returns, Disney Fantasy will be the sixth ship in operation from Port Canaveral and 15th in Florida with lines also back in action from PortMiami and Port Everglades. The cruise line already has begun sailing in the United Kingdom with Disney Magic while Disney Wonder is based on the West Coast, but the line has not announced a return yet for its voyages. The first available sailing according to the line’s website isn’t until Sept. 24, but that date, like Fantasy’s, could change. Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel

Celebrating National Roller Coaster Day at Disney Parks | Walt Disney World ResortView the full article

Disney has a TON of ways to help you look your best! From stylish Loungeflys to awesome merch, there’s plenty of Disney gear to choose from! ©shopDisney Today, we found an amazing collection of Disney Princess-themed makeup for you! The Heart of Gold Super Shock Shadow Vault is a 12-shade collection of metallic pastel eyeshadows that shimmer in the light! This collection is an $84 value, but it only costs $62. ©ColourPop The 12 shades featured in this collection include eyeshadows themed after Ariel, Belle, Mulan, and more! Check out ColourPop to grab this new collection! Click here to shop this Disney Princess Eyeshadow Collection! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about the latest Disney collectible keys! 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 eyeshadow collection? Let us know in the comments! The post There's A HUGE Disney Princess Eyeshadow Collection Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The spookiest month of the year is almost upon us and the Halloween spirit is already strong at the Disney parks! The decorations are up and even the nuiMOs are dressed in their most ghoulish attire! ©Disney We’ve tried several Halloween treats recently including a chocolate mousse, a Halloween lunch box tart, a spooky milkshake, a creamsicle cocktail, and SO much more. Recently, we stopped by Joffrey’s Coffee to get a special Halloween treat! To try the spooky delight, we went to the Joffrey’s located by the entrance of EPCOT and grabbed a Halloween Donut! This donut is a classic King Donut, now with orange-colored vanilla frosting and chocolate sprinkles! This themed treat will set you back $5.29, which is a recent price raise from the usual $4.99. Joffrey’s in EPCOT This Joffrey’s donut, much like the many other delicious donuts we’ve tried from Joffrey’s, was great as usual! It’s a straightforward, massive donut that’s perfect to share (or enjoy on your own!). It wasn’t a mountain of sprinkles on top of the donut and we think the frosting had just the right amount of sweetness. Yum! That being said, it isn’t anything particularly mind-blowing or crazy, but it is a spectacular donut! We think just about any donut fan can get behind this simple and delicious seasonal donut. If you’re looking for a donut that’s more on the wild side, check out Everglazed in Disney Springs! Like we said before, this donut isn’t overly sweet, so keep that in mind too! Look at those sprinkles! We saw a Halloween donut from Joffrey’s last year, but it had Oreo pieces on top instead of sprinkles. Halloween Oreo donuts at Joffrey’s (2020) If you’re a big fan of simple donuts that aren’t too sweet, stop by any Joffrey’s location in Disney World and give it a try! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney snacks, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read Why Disney Snacks Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Use the Internet… 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 the new Joffrey’s Halloween Donut? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Fan-Favorite Donuts Just Got a Halloween Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article