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It seems like almost everything at Disney World is under construction. Main Street Train Station with scrim If something at Disney World isn’t getting repainted, it’s probably getting refurbished, decked out, and more. And it’s all to make the parks look spectacular for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration! The Main Street Train Station is no exception — it’s been covered in a scrim for a WHILE now. We’ve slowly seen parts of it revealed to show off the work that’s been done on it to make it look all shiny and new. Here’s what it looked like earlier this week. Just a few more scrims to go! Today, we noticed that the scrim on the roof of the station has finally been removed! Looking good! Here’s what it looks like from the back. From the back As you can see, there is still a brick-patterned scrim around the bottom of the station. This scrim is still up. But slowly, we’re starting to see the station again! Looking spiffy! We’re keeping an eye on this project as well as other construction projects at Disney World, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated! PHOTOS: See the EPCOT Construction from the Sky! 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? Does the Main Street Train Station look spiffier? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS! The Train Station at Magic Kingdom Looks Different Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back with all the unexpected things that happened in Disney World this week! Halloween in Magic Kingdom! This week, Disney World’s Halloween event, BOO Bash After Hours, kicked off, and we also received announcements from Disney regarding their upcoming holiday party and a new EPCOT restaurant. Let’s get into it! Missing Halloween Treats After Disney released a list of Halloween treats that would be available in Disney World beginning on August 10th, we, of course, set off to try them all. There were two BOO Bash exclusive treats listed initially, but as we searched the Parks, we discovered that several of the treats listed as available during the day were actually exclusive to the BOO Bash event. Halloween Brownie We visited Magic Kingdom to try the Prince John Sucker, Mocha Chocolate Chip, and Maleficent Churro only to find out from Cast Members that they were actually BOO Bash exclusive treats, meaning you must attend the event in order to purchase the treats. Prince John Sucker was originally NOT on the BOO Bash exclusive list Later, Disney updated their website to accurately reflect the BOO Bash exclusive treats, but there might have been some disappointed people in Magic Kingdom that day! Read more about our Halloween treat problem here! Space 220 Disney surprised us with some news about Space 220, the highly anticipated immersive space-themed restaurant coming to EPCOT. Space 220 was announced in 2017 and has hit multiple setbacks, pushing back the opening of the restaurant quite a bit. But we finally have SOME information about this restaurant! First Look Space 220 will be located in EPCOT’s Future World near Mission: SPACE. When you enter Space 220’s Departure Lounge, you will be taken to a “Space Elevator” that will bring you to the restaurant’s setting: the Centauri Space Station, which is 220 miles above the Earth! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney And while you dine, you’ll be able to see a panoramic view of Earth as well as watch Space Station activities out of the windows! Click here for a VIDEO of a first look at Space 220! Timeline We had already learned that Space 220 might open sometime in Fall 2021, and now Disney has announced that they plan to have Space 220 in service by mid-September of this year. Considering it’s already August, that’s right around the corner! ©Disney Disney has not yet provided an official opening date, which means we’ll be keeping a close eye on further announcements regarding Space 220’s opening date and reservations! Read more about Space 220’s opening timeline here! Menu We also learned a little about the Space 220 menu, which will feature a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. Executive Chef Marc Kusche will be serving upscale dishes and the drink menu will offer “atmospheric cocktails.” Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney While you dine, you’ll be able to gaze out the windows to see leisure and work activities taking place “outside” the restaurant! Learn more about Space 220’s menu here! Very Merriest News Another surprise delivered by Disney was the announcement of Disney Very Merriest After Hours dates, pricing, and details about the event! Dates The Disney Very Merriest After Hours will take place on twenty-four nights from November 8 through December 21, 2021. The event takes place from 9PM to 1AM in Magic Kingdom on select dates on both weekdays and weekends. Ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM. ©Disney Tickets will go on sale on August 20th or on August 17th for Disney Resort Guests. And ticket holders will NOT need a Park Pass Reservation or a theme park ticket for the day of their visit. Here are the Very Merriest After Hours dates! Event Parade So what will the event actually entail? We learned that Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be back for Disney Very Merriest After Hours! This will be the first parade in Disney Parks since the closure of the parks. Santa! The Christmas parade will feature Mickey and Minnie, the Toy Soldiers, characters from Frozen, and Santa! This holiday parade will be exclusive to the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. Read more about Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade here! Event Fireworks In addition to the parade, Disney had already announced that Very Merriest would feature the Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show. What we didn’t realize was that ticket holders for Very Merriest will have the opportunity to see TWO fireworks shows in one night! ©Disney If guests of Disney Very Merriest After Hours enter Magic Kingdom at 7PM, they will have the opportunity to catch the brand new 50th-anniversary fireworks show, Disney Enchantment, all before the holiday party has even started! Learn how to see 2 different fireworks shows in one night here! There will also be holiday overlays on rides like the Jungle Cruise, characters dressed in their holiday best, special holiday PhotoPass Magic Shots, complimentary treats and popcorn, exclusive event treats, and SNOAP! Pricing And we’re onto the BIG question — how much will the Disney Very Merriest After Hours tickets cost? Depending on the date in November and December, tickets will range in price from $169 to $229 (don’t forget tax). If you visit on December 19th or 21st, you’re looking at a ticket price of $249. ©Disney Given that Very Merriest includes a parade and a fireworks show along with a lot of other holiday offerings, you need to decide whether the ticket prices are worth the splurge. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can get a $10 discount on ticket prices on select dates in November. Click here for ticket prices for Disney Very Merriest After Hours! And that’s everything unexpected we encountered in Disney World this week! Keep reading DFB for all your “unexpected” Disney World news! Here are the 5 BIGGEST Disney news drops you missed 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. Are you surprised by any of the news this week? 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We’re back at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival for some MORE food booths! International Food and Wine Festival We woke up to a VERY nice surprise today! Some EPCOT Food and Wine booths that were not supposed to open until October 1st on Disney World’s 50th anniversary, decided to open today! So of course, we’re celebrating early by grabbing some food! The festival started back in July, so we’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of these booths. One of those is a returning favorite — Spain! Come along with us as we taste what the Spain booth has to offer this year! Menu Located between Germany and Italy, the Spain booth’s menu is slightly bigger than it was last year, because the Seafood Salad is BACK! There’s also an expanded drink list this year, which we can get on board with. Spain Food Booth Menu Why waste any more time? Let’s get started with the food first! Click Here to See When You Should Go to Food and Wine! Food We started out with the Charcuterie! Charcuterie from Spain The Charcuterie comes with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette. And it’s gluten/wheat friendly! You can get it for $6.50. Nothing better than some meats and cheese! We thought this Charcuterie was really really good. The Spanish meats included were, chorizo and one piece of prosciutto rolled on top. Both were very good and the chorizo had some heat to it! The olives and cheese also paired nicely with the herb vinaigrette and made for a very good take on charcuterie! Yummy! Next, we had the Spanish-style Paella with Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp, which is also gluten/wheat friendly, and $5.50. Spanish-Style Paella The chorizo used here seems to be the same chorizo that you will find in the Charcuterie, and it brings over the same kick that was in the other dish. The shrimp was not as spicy as the chorizo, but still had some heat to them. The rice had bits of peppers and peas mixed throughout and acted as a nice cooling agent for the spicy components of this dish! Overall, we thought it was delicious, but if you aren’t a fan of spicy food you may want to pass on this one. The Chorizo is spicy! And finally, we got to eat the Seafood Salad after it was missing last year! It comes with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika for $6.25. Just like the other two food items, this is gluten/wheat friendly as well! Seafood Salad from Spain This dish was light and fresh, and despite being a seafood salad, was not too fishy. The standouts for us were the shrimp and the small scallops. The salad overall is dressed in olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, and while it is not listed on the menu, there are small olives sliced throughout the salad. If you are a seafood fan, this dish brings a lot of flavor and we’re glad to see it back! Drinks Time for some drinks! We got the Wine Flight for $6.25, which includes the new Avaline White Blend, the new Faustino VII Rioja Rosado, and the returning Espelt Garnacha. Wine Flight This wine flight was delicious overall and the perfect pair for our dishes at the Spain booth. Our favorite was the new Faustino VII Rioja Rosado in the middle. The new Avaline White Blend was also good, but is more of a sweet wine. Spain Wine Flight The only returning wine to the festival, Espelt Garnacha, was also pretty good. It could have been smoother, which is why it was our least favorite. Overall The Spain booth isn’t a huge stand out for us at the festival, but the food was still pretty good! We really enjoyed the kick from the chorizo, and the Seafood Salad is a pretty unique festival item for seafood lovers. There is better wine at the festival, but we did really like the Rosada! Those are all of the eats and drinks at the newly opened Spain booth at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! We’re here trying out all the other booths that opened today, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Click here to see the Alps booth that also opened today! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Which newly opened booth are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Grab Charcuterie in a Cup at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is in full swing and even more booths full of delicious eats are coming on October 1st! Alps Booth is open! Although there are several weeks to go before October 1st, a couple of booths had a surprise opening TODAY. We headed over to The Alps booth, which is a returning booth, for its early opening! Menu The menu at The Alps booth is the same menu we’ve seen before! It features Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese (with and without Alpine Ham), and a Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart. The Alps Menu The Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner is new to the menu this year, but the other drinks are returning! Eats We stopped by the Alps Booth today and grabbed a few old favorites that were on the menu last year! Let’s dive in and see how these long-standing items held up. The Alps offerings! We started with the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette for $5.50! There was a surprisingly large amount of food in this dish! Plenty of ham, cheese, and potatoes made this dish a filling bite! The potatoes were fork-tender and not too salty, which balanced out great with the salty ham and cheese. You don’t even need the baguette for this food to leave you full and satisfied. Warm Raclette This has been a festival favorite for years! It’s hard to go wrong with WARM cheese, especially when it is freshly scraped onto each dish. Look at that cheese! Finally, we got the Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche for $4.50! This was delicious! It had tons of blueberries and wasn’t overly sweet. The textures of the crème fraîche, the crunchy almond slices, and the buttery tart made this a fun bite! Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart The almond frangipane flavor wasn’t particularly strong, it was more on the subtle side. If you’re into blueberry muffins or desserts that aren’t super sweet, this is the one for you! Beverage To drink, we grabbed the returning Frozen Rosé for $9, which was a perfect balance of sweetness and dryness. It was an excellent Rosé! Cheers! Fair warning: if it’s particularly hot on the day you get this, it might melt and turn from a Frozen Rosé to just a really cold Rosé. But this is a hit for Rosé fans! Overall As usual, we loved the delicious food from this booth! All the dishes we tried were returning treats, and all of them were just as delicious as we remembered. We highly recommend stopping by this booth and giving it a try. We can’t wait for its real opening on October 1st! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about two surprise Food and Wine booth openings we saw today! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What do you think about the Alps booth? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You Don't Get WARM CHEESE at The Alps Booth, You're Doing the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Wrong first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Time to Visit Hollywood Studios It may only be August, but Hollywood Studios is celebrating Halloween in a big way with tons of snacks and a specialty dining experience. We’ve also spotted some new merchandise items here recently, some of which are made especially for Marvel fans. Ready to see what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? We’re breaking it all down for you here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Updates ALL the Halloween Snacks! At various spots throughout Hollywood Studios, you’ll find spooktacular Halloween treats! During our recent visit we grabbed a whole bunch of these. Specifically, we tried the Pumpkin Mousse from Trolley Car Cafe… Trolley Car Cafe’s Newest Fall Treat! …the Spooky Ghost Cupcake (available at Trolley Car Cafe and Backlot Express)… BOO!!! …the Halloween Candy Corn Shake from Hollywood Scoops… Candy Corn Shake …the Halloween Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box… So festive! …the Frozen Apple Cider with green apple boba balls(!!) (which you can get with or without alcohol — we opted for one with Crown Royal Regal Apple Whiskey) available at various spots in the park… Perfect for a hot fall day …the Witch’s Hat Mousse from Rosie’s All-American Cafe… Witch’s Hat Mousse …the Pumpkin Spice Mickey Cookie from Catalina Eddie’s and Fairfax Fare… Happy Fall, Y’all! …the Sweet Poison Cocktail available at Sunshine Day Bar and Oasis Canteen… Sweet Poison …the Mickey Halloween Brownie from an outdoor treat cart… Halloween Brownie …the Chocolate Mousse from ABC Commissary… Chocolate Mousse …the Caramel Apple Tart from ABC Commissary… Caramel Apple Tart …the Pumpkin Cannoli from PizzeRizzo… Pumpkin Cannoli …and the Misty Whisper from The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge! The Misty Whisper WHEW. That’s a lot of food and drinks. And there are more Halloween snacks set to arrive at Disney World in the future. Click here to see photos and reviews of all the Halloween snacks in Disney World! Hollywood & Vine Restaurant If you’ve still got an appetite after all of those Halloween snacks and are looking for more spooky fun, you can now head to Hollywood & Vine Restaurant where Halloween-themed character dining has returned! Woof! During your time at Minnie’s Halloween Dine you’ll get to see characters like Minnie, Mickey, and others dressed in their Halloween best. Click here to see more about this character dining experience! BaseLine Tap House Over at BaseLine Tap House, we discovered a secret drink! At BaseLine Tap House, you can actually add liquor to the non-alcoholic drinks on the menu here. Cast Members told us they can add any of the liquors they have to the soda on tap or the strawberry lemonade. We’re so excited we figured this hack out! During our trip, we got the Barrilitos Strawberry Hibiscus Soda with Absolut Citron added in. Click here to see more about this drink and what it costs to create it! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Once Upon a Time In terms of merchandise updates, we found a few new items in Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently. During an initial visit, we found the NEW Purple Wall Loungefly was available at Once Upon a Time! Purple Wall Bag Anyone? We stopped by Legends of Hollywood just a few days later, however, and the Cast Members there said that they were out of the bag throughout the entire park! So, if you want this popular bag, you might have to do a bit of searching to get it — that’s just something to keep in mind. Click here to see more photos of the purple wall Loungefly! Keystone Clothiers At Keystone Clothiers, we found some newer (or, at least new-to-us) Marvel items, including some cool kids shirts featuring popular heroes. We found an Amazing Spider-Man shirt priced at $24.99… Spider-Man Shirt …and a Black Panther shirt priced at $19.99. Black Panther Shirt We also spotted the NEW Captain America Loungefly bag here. Captain America Loungefly The bag features the design of Captain America’s suit on the front (check out those straps, such a cool detail!)… Captain America Bags …a Marvel and Loungefly detail on the side… A Peek at the Side …brown straps with a blue back… A Look at the Back of the Bag …and a portion on the back of the bag that says “The Living Legend.” The Living Legend! The bag is priced at $80. And that’s all for us from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll keep checking back for more updates, so be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news. Click here to see what’s new at Magic 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. What is your favorite part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! 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We’ve been enjoying this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (well, we enjoy it EVERY year)! Refreshment Outpost While we’ve been busy snacking on an Apple Crumble Tart, a Sriracha Chicken Donut, and Schinkennudeln, we’ve been missing one festival staple — the almighty Dole Whip. When the festival first started, Dole Whip at EPCOT was nowhere to be found! Until now… . We were visiting World Showcase today looking for new things to eat, and we spied a Dole Whip on the menu at Refreshment Outpost! FINALLY! You can get either Watermelon or Pineapple Dole Whip here or…get this…you can get those two flavors together as a swirl. Refreshment Outpost Menu And, well, we had to get the swirl for science! These aren’t two flavors we would have ever thought to combine otherwise. We opted for a cone over a cup. Watermelon Pineapple Dole Whip Swirl So here’s the thing, you might not think these two flavors would work well together, but surprisingly enough, they really do! It was a lot of fun to eat this. But we were disappointed in the serving size here. We think maybe we should’ve received more Dole Whip for $5.25. It’s not a lot of Dole Whip This is far less Dole Whip than we would get at Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom. And the cone is a lot smaller than we were expecting, too. It’s more of a mini waffle cone. We need more Dole Whip We do have to wonder if we would have received more if we had chosen the cup. As far as the flavors go, you will probably need to like other Dole Whip swirls like the pineapple and vanilla to enjoy this one. But we thought this new and interesting flavor combo was great! We just wanted more! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new snacks at Disney World, so stay tuned! Disney Snacks You’ll NEVER Eat Again 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? Would you like this flavor combo? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Weren't Sure This NEW Dole Whip Combo in Disney World Would Work...But It Totally Does! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Walt Disney World! Tree of Life Halloween decorations are up, the first BOO Bash After Hours event was this past week, and Disney is getting all geared up for the 50th anniversary! With all of this going on, we like to check in on the lines to see if they’re getting longer or shorter, so you can plan your park days better! So, here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Come with us to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 70 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that was Splash Mountain at 60 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 54 minutes, Space Mountain at 49 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 47 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 39 minutes, and Astro Orbiter at 36 minutes. Following behind was Pirates of the Caribbean at 34 minutes and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 30 minutes. The Haunted Mansion Down in the 2os, we saw Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 28 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 27 minutes, “its a small world”at 24 minutes, and Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 22 minutes. Journey of the Little Mermaid In the teens, we had Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 17 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 17 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 17 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 15 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 15 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 14 minutes. Time for a relaxing ride on the PeopleMover Even lower was Mad Tea Party at 12 minutes and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 11 minutes. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Liberty Square Riverboat at 8 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 5 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 1 minute, Hall of Presidents at o minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 0 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes. EPCOT Moving on to EPCOT, Test Track had the longest wait time this week at 56 minutes! Test Track Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 40 minutes, Soarin’ at 18 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 17 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 13 minutes. Frozen Ever After Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 12 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 10 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 7 minutes, and Living with the Land at 7 minutes. One little spark! The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past 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 this week at 80 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash After that, we had Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 61 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 53 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 52 minutes, Tower of Terror at 43 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 37 minutes. Ready for a ride! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 28 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 19 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 12 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 11 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 6 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was, yet again, Avatar Flight of Passage at 78 minutes. Avatar in Flight of Passage Queue Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 38 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 31 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 30 minutes. Giraffes Following behind was Expedition Everest at 21 minutes, DINOSAUR at 17 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 9 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 6 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Are you yeti for this? That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! They seem to be getting lower compared to last week’s wait times. Stay tuned to DFB more more Disney news and updates. Click here to see all the Disney World rides and hotels closed in August 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 ride has your favorite queue in Disney World? 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Hello from the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! EPCOT Food and Wine We’ve been here since day one, trying out all the amazing food booths that opened with the festival, including the Australia booth, Hops and Barley, The Noodle Exchange, and The Swanky Saucy Swine! But nine booths aren’t set to open until October 1st…except.. …two of those booths opened today! While we were hanging around at EPCOT, we noticed that The Alps is officially open to guests! It was supposed to open on October 1st, so this was quite the surprise! The Alps Booth is open! Here’s where guests can grab some returning favorites, like the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette, Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette, and Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche. YUM! The Alps Menu We obviously decided to dive on in and got some of that Warm Raclette for ourselves. ALL that cheesy goodness… . Warm raclette We also grabbed that wonderful Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart. Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart And we washed it all down with some yummy Frozen Rose — talk about the perfect drink for a hot summer day in Florida! Cheers! The Spain booth is also open today! We had to stop by and check it out, of course! Spain Booth We’ll have reviews of the new booths up soon, so stay tuned! See What Happens When the Italy EPCOT Food and Wine Booth Runs Out of TWO Menu Items Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Have you been to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? What’s been your favorite booth? Let us know in the comments! The post Surprise! TWO EPCOT Food and Wine Booths Opened EARLY Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a brand new hotel and experience coming to Disney World in the Spring of 2022! ©Disney We recently learned the pricing, more information on dining, and we even got a look at a sample itinerary. After all of that info was released, we polled our readers to see whether or not you all thought the new experience was worth it! Before we get into the poll results, here’s a quick rundown of what you get with your reservation aboard the Galactic Starcruiser! Standard cabins on this 3-day, 2-night experience have a pretty hefty price tag attached to them, with totals ranging from just below $5000 to $6000! We asked our readers about their thoughts on the pricing, and the answers were all over the board. ©Disney Some of the activities featured in this experience are lightsaber training, bridge training, and a special “excursion” to Galaxy’s Edge with a spot on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance reserved for you! ©Disney The Galactic Starcruiser is also a brand new Disney experience called “Storyliving” which is a type of hotel where there’s a storyline for your stay and you can participate in the action! You can smuggle stowaways, capture starships, and live out your Star Wars fantasies! ©Disney The Crown of Cornelia and the Sublight Lounge will provide dining options within this one-of-a-kind experience, including unique (and sometimes weird) offerings like blue shrimp! Plus, dining aboard the Galactic Starcruiser will be complimentary. ©Disney But the real question is…what do YOU think? Well, we took a poll over on our Instagram and asked our readers (that’s you!) whether or not they thought the Galactic Starcruiser would be worth it, and 77% of you said NO! Not a lot of people thought it was worth the price! Overall, this experience is very different from anything that has been offered at Disney World before and it’s PRICEY. Since the Star Wars hotel revolves around people staying at the hotel instead of visiting the parks, many people aren’t sure about it as well. We’re going to check out the new experience as soon as we can get in and we’ll let you know whether or not we think this is worth the price and the change in pace! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about the latest construction progress at EPCOT! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of the pricing at Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Disney World's Star Wars Hotel Worth It? Here's What Our Readers Think! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Magic Kingdom today, we’ve got an important reminder for you! Cinderella Castle When planning your Disney World vacation, one thing you should keep an eye on is the park hours for each day of your trip. Even though park hours often follow a pretty consistent pattern, there might be exceptions that can throw you for a loop! Case in point, today’s operating hours at Magic Kingdom are 9AM to 6PM. These park hours have been released for several months, so it wasn’t a last-minute change. BUT it might still come as a surprise to guests who didn’t check the hours for each day when making their Park Pass reservations! Magic Kingdom Hours for August 14th Since the regular hours for the rest of August are all currently 9AM to 9PM, that means guests visiting today have 3 fewer hours in Magic Kingdom than those visiting for the rest of the month. Magic Kingdom Hours in August ©Disney And that’s not the only important reminder about today’s hours! Since Magic Kingdom is closing at 6PM today, the fireworks show Happily Ever After will NOT be running tonight. Happily Ever After Fireworks But there is a silver lining for Magic Kingdom guests today — we noticed some SUPER light crowds and low wait times in the park, which might mean that today’s shorter hours caused some guests to opt for another park! Peter Pan’s Flight Consider this your friendly reminder to ALWAYS check the park hours when making your plans so you aren’t caught by surprise! And, of course, stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates and planning tips! There Are 4 New Reasons to Look Up on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic 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 ever been surprised by Disney park hours when making your vacation plans? Share with us in the comments! The post Here's Why It's ESSENTIAL to Check Disney World Park Hours! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has some awesome restaurants and snacks. Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios We asked our readers to help us rank Hollywood Studios quick service (fast food) restaurants and this is what you voted for! Can you guess which restaurant was ranked highest? Almost 10,000 readers voted and here’s how you ranked the Hollywood Studios quick service spots! Let’s rank! We’re starting from the least amount of votes to the top, and you might be surprised by the results. Rosie’s All-American Cafe Coming in with the lowest amount of votes of 37% is Rosie’s All-American Cafe. Rosie’s serves classic American eats like hot dogs, burgers, fries, and chicken nuggets, as well as a plant-based Toasted “Lobster” Roll. Rosie’s All-American Cafe Rosie’s is located near Tower of Terror and has a big covered outdoor restaurant area, but apparently, many of you aren’t fans of choosing American food over some of the other options in Hollywood Studios! Read our review of Rosie’s All-American Cafe here! PizzeRizzo With 41% of your votes, PizzeRizzo does not rank high for a pizza joint! PizzeRizzo is “owned” by the Muppet Rizzo the Rat, and is open seasonally near Muppet*Vision 3D. PizzeRizzo PizzeRizzo serves basic Italian fare like pizza, salad, and subs, and to be honest, we’re not a huge fan of the pizza here (it IS served by a rat, after all). Read more about our review of PizzeRizzo here! ABC Commissary Next up is ABC Commissary with a rating of 49%. ABC offers quite a variety of food for a quick service restaurant, such as Shrimp Tacos, Mediterranean Salad, Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and more. ABC Commissary ABC also has a large indoor (and air-conditioned!) eating space for escaping the Florida heat, but apparently, the eats aren’t necessarily worth the A/C according to our readers. Here’s our review of ABC Commissary! Backlot Express Our readers made a big jump to voting 73% in favor of Backlot Express! Backlot Express is themed as a production warehouse and has a ton of space inside for eating, as well as some outdoor space. Like Rosie’s, Backlot serves classic American fare like burgers, chicken strips, and salads. Backlot Express Backlot also occasionally offers Star Wars-themed eats, such as the Wookie Cookie, which is an oatmeal cookie sandwich with whoopie-pie cream filling. Check out our review of Backlot Express! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Docking Bay 7 was voted just a bit ahead of Backlot Express at 74%. With foods inspired by the “local” dishes of the planet Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the menu is “out of this world” and fun! Docking Bay 7 Docking Bay 7 currently serves lunch and dinner and their menu includes unique dishes such as Smoked Kaadu Pork Ribs and Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato Stir-fry. Here’s our review of Docking Bay 7! Ronto Roasters Next up is another Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge stop, Ronto Roasters! Voted at 78%, our readers love some Star Wars-inspired eats. Ronto Roasters Ronto Roasters is home to the Ronto Wrap, made of grilled sausage and roasted pork and an excellent filling and on-the-go snack! Check out our review of new menu items at Ronto Roasters here! Woody’s Lunch Box Home of the famous Totchos, Woody’s Lunch Box is the winner of the Hollywood Studios quick service restaurants with a vote of 79%. Woody’s Lunch Box In addition to Totchos, Woody’s Lunch Box offers pastry tarts known as “Lunch Box Tarts,” and a Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich, among other eats! Read our review of Woody’s Lunch Box here! Woody’s Lunch Box comes out on top with Rosie’s All-American Cafe as the least favorite of the Hollywood Studios quick service restaurants. Do you think these rankings are accurate? Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World food and restaurant ranking needs! Click here for the ultimate guide to eating at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 agree with these rankings? Tell us in the comments! The post 10,000 Fans Rank Every Quick Service Restaurant in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Wish, is preparing to set sail for the first time in summer 2022! Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney There are a TON of exciting new features we can’t wait to check out on the Disney Wish. The ship will feature gorgeous decor, the first Disney attraction at sea, plenty of incredible dining, and more! And now, you have the chance to win a sailing on the new ship for FREE! That’s right, now through August 31st, you can enter the Disney Movie Insiders Enchanted Cruise Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 3-night Disney Cruise Line vacation for 4 to the Bahamas! Disney Wish concept art ©Disney One grand prize winner will be among the first to sail on the brand-new Disney Wish in June of 2022! ©Disney The sweepstakes is open to Disney Movie Insiders Members age 18 and older who are residents of the United States. To learn more, and to enter the sweepstakes, visit Disney Movie Insiders. Good luck, Disney fans! Do You Qualify to Win a FREE Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you the most excited to experience on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Win a FREE Cruise on the Brand-New Disney Wish! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hurricane season right now, and we’ve been keeping an eye out for any storms that might reach Disney World. Dark Clouds over Disney World In addition to Tropical Depression Fred, Tropical Storm Grace has also been forming in the Atlantic. Here’s the latest update on how both storms are progressing. The Orlando Sentinel has reported that Tropical Depression Fred is currently skirting the coast of Cuba, and its expected path now takes it farther west into the Gulf of Mexico and away from mainland Florida. According to meteorologist Chris Gilson, that means the impact to Central Florida will likely be less than originally projected, “We’re looking at some periodic rain, quite a bit of clouds, and some breezy conditions.” Tropical Depression Fred ©National Hurricane Center At 8AM on Saturday, Fred was 125 miles south-southwest of Key West with maximum sustained winds at 35 mph. The storm should pass west of the Florida Keys on Saturday and approach the Gulf Coast with landfall by Monday night. The Impact of Tropical Depression Fred on Central Florida is Expected to be Minimal Following behind Fred, Puerto Rico is now under a tropical storm warning as Tropical Storm Grace approaches the Caribbean. This system could follow Fred’s path near the Greater Antilles into next week. There is still some uncertainty on both how strong the system could get over the next week and the path it will follow. Tropical Storm Grace ©Weather.com We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates on both storms and the impact they could have on Central Florida, so stay tuned for the latest news. How to Prepare for the 2021 Hurricane Season at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Update On the Two Storms That Could Hit Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom is typically a very busy park! With tons of hot ticket attractions, delicious eats, and a classic atmosphere, there are usually plenty of people enjoying the park alongside you! Magic Kingdom However, today we noticed something strange at Magic Kingdom… . This morning, a TON of Magic Kingdom rides had little to no wait! Take, for example, Splash Mountain. It was a 5-minute wait to get on this usually hot ticket! Splash Mountain Rides big and small were seeing low wait times, with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh only clocking in at 5 minutes! Winnie the Pooh Another ride that can get long lines is Dumbo, which was also only 5 minutes! Dumbo Jungle Cruise, which has been seeing long lines lately, was a walk-on attraction despite the 10-minute posted wait time! Jungle Cruise Even Peter Pan’s Flight, a ride that usually has people lined up all around Fantasyland, had only a 15-minute wait! Peter Pan And this wasn’t just at rope drop! TWO hours after the park opened, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train only had a 40-minute wait time. This is MUCH lower than usual! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train It seems like the summer crowds are starting to go away, or maybe everyone is enjoying a morning at the other Disney World parks, but we haven’t seen wait times like this in a while! These low wait times (especially for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) are also interesting since it is the weekend. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about the FUNNIEST Yelp Reviews of Disney World Attractions 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 is causing this drop in wait times? Let us know in the comments! The post Where is Everybody? The Wait Times Shocked Us at Magic Kingdom This Morning 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. We all love a good Target run, right? Going in to grab bread and eggs and end up spending over $100. It’s a mystery how it happens every…single…time. Check out all those Disney Cuddleez! On our latest Target run, we found the cutest Disney items that we had to share with you to pick up on your next shopping trip! Whether in the store on virtually adding to your cart, check out these adorable Disney finds! Can we just say — buying Disney souvenirs from other retailers can save you BIG $$$. You can get a lot of cute outfits, toys, home decor, and more that are very Disney-themed with a much smaller price tag! We are always watching for sales and new Disney items from stores like Target, Amazon, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, and more! We especially love Target since chances are we’re already there anyway! Today, we found 14 Disney items from Target that are just too cute to pass up! First, we found this Winnie the Pooh T-Shirt that has our honey-loving friend peeking over the outline of his name against a gray background! ©Target Pooh’s head has stripes on it that are giving us some Animal Kingdom vibes, so we think this is the perfect shirt for a trip to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris and snag some Cheeseburger Pods! The Winnie the Pooh T-shirt comes in sizes XS to XXL and is on clearance for $12.74 now! Click Here to Buy the Winnie the Pooh T-Shirt! We know we’re creeping up on Halloween because Boo Bash has started in Disney World! For the perfect spooky accessories, we found this Nightmare Before Christmas Hair Clip Set! The set has a couple scrunchies with Jack Skellington patterns on them, a clip with Sally’s dress pattern, a few themed bobby pins, and a pink clip! ©Target You can get this set of seven hair clips for $8 at Target now! Buy the Nightmare Before Christmas Hair Clips Set! Maybe you’re more into the Disney Princesses rather than the spooky stuff? We found some hair accessories for you too! There’s the Disney Princess Ariel Scrunchie Set! The set of three scrunchies comes with a sparkly red one inspired by Ariel’s iconic hair, a blue one with an Ariel pattern on it, and a green mermaid tail one that has the sweetest little dinglehopper detail attached with a purple bow! ©Target These would look so cute as a subtle Disney accessory in the parks or at home! You can get this set of three scrunchies at Target for $6 now! Click Here to Buy the Disney Ariel Scrunchie Set! If you like your Disney outfits to be more obviously “Disney,” we’d recommend the Mickey Mouse Black Knit Dress! This dress is knee-length with short sleeves and a crew neckline. ©Target It’s made of a stretchy cotton fabric that’s comfortable and breathable, and it has Mickey Mouse on the front with an “Established 1928” decal on the back! ©Target The dress comes in sizes XS to XXL and costs $29.99 now! Check Out the Women’s Knit Mickey Mouse Dress! If you’re shopping for little ones as well, we loved this Kids’ Mickey Mouse Zip-Up Hoodie! It’s made of a mid-weight fabric and has a zipper closure. There’s a bright yellow stripe that says “Mickey” across the front and Mickey himself at the bottom! And we love the little detail on the sleeve where it says “Oh Boy!” Adorable! ©Target This jacket comes in kids’ sizes 2 to 7-8 and costs $32.99! We really wish this came in adult sizes too… . You Can Buy the Kids’ Mickey Mouse Sweat Shirt Here! But never fear, we found some more adult-sized Mickey Mouse gear! These are Mickey Mouse Joggers, with a pink tie-dye pattern and the Mickey Mouse logo on the side! The fabric and logo are distressed. ©Target Important note: these joggers DO have pockets! (We know that’s a big deal.) They’re available in sizes XS to XL and cost $39.99! Click Here to Buy the Women’s Mickey Mouse Joggers! We’re always reminding people to be prepared for rain in Disney World because showers can pop up out of nowhere in Orlando! We think this Mickey and Friends Umbrella would be perfect! And its bright colors would make it easier to find your family in a rainy Disney crowd. ©Target It has Mickey, Donald, and Pluto on alternating panels of teal and yellow fabric. EVEN BETTER — the shaft of this umbrella lights up white, green, and orange! You can get it for $24.99. Buy the Mickey and Friends Umbrella Here! Speaking of handy things to have in the Disney parks, we love this Mickey Mouse Tumbler, which has a Mickey head cap over a pop-up straw. ©Target The tumbler comes with a strap and holds 22oz of liquid. It’s $11.99 at Target! Get the Mickey Mouse Plastic Tumbler Here! We love bringing Disney touches into our kitchens, like with our collections of adorable Disney mugs or maybe these Mickey Mouse potholders! ©Target The potholders have a cooking Mickey and cute kitchen puns like “Take Whisks!” Mickey and Disney puns? We’re in! The set of potholders is $16.99 for both. You Can Buy the Mickey Mouse Pot Holder Set Here! While you’re Disney-fying your Kitchen, we found this bowl and spoon set that’s covered in Mickey decorations and classic Disney colors! ©Target The set of two bowls and two serving spoons is $29.99! Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Bowls and Spoons! You know, it’s never too early to prepare for the holidays! So of course we had to add this Nightmare Before Christmas Sweater! ©Target The sweater has Jack Skellington dressed as Santa on the front and “Sandy Claws” written on the back in classic Tim Burton-y style lettering. ©Target Perfect for Christmas or Halloween! This sweater comes in sizes M to XL and costs $39.99! Get the Nightmare Before Christmas Holiday Sweater Here! And while we’re on the spooky Christmas theme, we also found this Nightmare Before Christmas ornament with a Sandy Claws Jack Skellington clutching a gravestone! ©Target The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack ornament is $16.99 at Target! We can’t wait to start decorating for Christmas already! Click Here to Buy the Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament! We can’t resist a blingy Disney outfit, so this Silver Mickey Bomber Jacket caught our eye! It has a metallic silver faux leather material with a black interior fabric that has “Mickey Mouse” lettering patterns. ©Target This jacket comes in sizes XS to XXL and is $59.99 at Target! You Can Buy the Mickey Mouse Bomber Jacket Here! We’re finishing up our list with an adorable Target find — a Baby Yoda plush from the Star Wars series on Disney+, The Mandalorian! ©Target This Baby Yoda stands at 8″ tall and has a soft body with beans in the bottom so he can stand up as well! He’s $12.99 at Target! Buy the Baby Yoda Plush from Target Here! Keep following DFB for more Disney merchandise news and tips! Click Here to See 10 Disney Christmas Items You Can Get for Under $20 Right 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. 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The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is in full swing! With delicious eats, an abundance of merch, and a fun scavenger hunt, we’ve been loving the fest so far! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Today, we look forward to two of the new booths coming on October 1st (which is also Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!). The first upcoming booth we’ll be looking at today is Lobster Landing. As you probably guessed, this booth is all about lovely lobster! You can find this booth over by Mission: SPACE. Lobster Landing The booth’s menu features three lobster items: New England Lobster Tail with Lobster Bisque Sauce for $14, Lobster Chowder with Bacon, Corn, Potatoes, and Oyster Crackers for $6.75, and Baked Lobster Dip with Old Bay Chips for $5.50. There are also four alcoholic drink options: Coronado Brewing Co. Salty Crew Blonde Ale with a 6 oz for $5 or a 12 oz for $9, Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc for $6, Sean Minor Chardonnay for $5, and the Cape Codder, which is Vodka with Cranberry, Pomegranate, and Lime, for $11. Lobster Landing Menu The other booth we’ve got for you today is Mac + Eats. This booth is all about mac and cheese (surprising right?). You can find this booth by Mission: SPACE as well! Mac + Eats This booth will have four delicious mac and cheese options: Traditional Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko for $4.75, Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko for $5.75, Cowboy Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Pork Belly, Brisket Burnt Ends, Pickled Peppers, and Onion Straws for $6.25, and Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers for $5.75. This spot will also feature three drink options: 81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA with a 6 oz for $5 and a 12 oz for $9, L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines for $6, and Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir for $5. Mac + Eats Menu We’re excited to try these two new booths on October 1st and get you all full reviews of the delicious eats! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read everything about EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What do you think about these new menus? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: TWO New EPCOT Food and Wine Booths Have Revealed Their Menus in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Halloween celebrations are in full swing in Disney World with new events and so. many. snacks. Space 220 may FINALLY be opening soon in EPCOT and parades are returning to Disney World for the holidays. We also have park hour updates and ride changes that may affect your next trip, so stay tuned to all the latest updates from the Disney Parks! Check out all the Disney Parks news from the week in our latest DFB Video below! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Do you plan to visit Disney World this Halloween season? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: EPCOT's Space 220 is FINALLY Opening, Parades Return, Holiday Party News & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Disney, it’s all about storytelling and making wishes come true. On the Disney Wish, the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line, you enter a world where wishes come true, and magical things can happen when you experience the immersive worlds of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar like never before. Disney Movie Insiders also celebrates and rewards you for being fans of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar movies and they have a very special opportunity to enter for a chance to be among the first to sail on the all-new Disney Wish.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/5u96auJHvJgView the full article

We love Disney World rides! YOU love Disney World rides! But let’s face it: not EVERY ride is for everybody. And if there’s one place that makes this fact abundantly clear, it’s Yelp. What do the Yelpers think of the Mansion?! Whether it’s an emphatic rave review or a hilarious takedown, Yelpers don’t hold back when it comes to discussing their favorite — or LEAST favorite — attractions at Disney World. Let’s take a look at some of the FUNNIEST Yelp reviews we found for Disney World rides! We recently took a look at the WORST Disney World restaurants according to Yelp, so now it’s time to see what the site has to say about attractions! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Consistently one of the longest lines at Magic Kingdom, it’s no wonder Seven Dwarfs Mine Train can be a tad polarizing. Any ride that takes 80 minutes to get on inevitably runs the risk of feeling overhyped by some. Like Yelper Micah S., who is having NONE of it in his 1-star review. Long wait “What? 80 minutes for that? If you have little kids, ok maybe? But this is not a ride any self respecting thrill seeker should be waiting for. Way way way over hyped,” they said, before taking the ride to task for its lack of Snow White. Where’s Snow White? “I love many of the rides in Disney. I appreciate the artistry. I know it’s not all about big drops. But this is a kiddie run away train ride all about the dwarves which very few kids are really into. They are into Snow White. She is no part of this ride. Don’t waste your precious time here. Hit up Space Mountain three times in the time you’ll wait for this.” Sounds like instead of “Heigh Ho” he’s saying “Heigh NO.” Frozen Ever After Some wounds never heal. Like the crushing loss of Maelstrom in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion. While MANY guests love the Frozen Ever After replacement, others, like Kristi L., decidedly do not. Raise your hand if you miss Maelstrom “I was disappointed in this ride, but that’s probably because they didn’t change it much from what it used to be before it was revamped to be a tourist trap for people who like Frozen,” she says in her 2-star takedown. He’s no viking… “Well, it is certainly packed full of robots now. The track is the same from what I remember. There used to be a troll at the end, but now it’s an abominable snowman. You still find yourself sailing backward at one point. I don’t know what I expected… for them to build something new and not just re-skin an existing ride? Shame on me, I guess.” OUCH. The Haunted Mansion One of the most iconic and beloved attractions in all of Disney World, The Haunted Mansion has hordes of loyal fans. It also has some folks who are more “meh” on the manor. Come for the cobwebs! In his middling 3-star review, Michael A. puts it bluntly: “This was an nice ride through spider webs, ghosts, ghouls and goblins. A few ‘scary’ thrills on the way.” Yes, Michael A., yes. We concur. Flight of Passage It’s hard to put into words just how enthralling and immersive Flight of Passage really is, but we think Yelper Libby L. does a nice job. Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom “Imagine a combination of the classic jet ski/motorcycle rides at a Dave n Busters and Soarin’ but on steroids,” she says in her spot-on 5-star rave. Na’vi River Journey Then there’s that OTHER Pandora ride at Animal Kingdom, which doesn’t have quite as high of a rating average. In case you were wondering why, Samantha B. sums it up pretty nicely. Hop on a boat and get ready to RELAX! “Uhh this is a ride??? Seriously. Nothing happened. It’s cool and immersive but you’re just going along listening to a song and seeing wildlife. Don’t we already do that walking around???” This is fine She also provides some constructive criticism that Disney could consider: “It could have been so cool to have seen some scenes of the cultural things of the Na’vi. It was pretty but not worth riding ever again.” 2 stars. Peter Pan’s Flight The cute queue for Peter Pan’s Flight is as adored for many as the nostalgic ride itself. It’s especially great for families and kids delighted by pixie dust. But keep in mind that it can be a LOT. Peter Pan’s Flight queue is kinda extra “In standby you’ll enjoy being inside the Darlings room and Tinkerbell comes to visit, opening drawers and activating toys,” says Lorie L. in her straightforward 3-star review, before a funny word of warning. “You can also play shadow bells – be mentally prepared since everyone else will hit them too!” Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster It sounds like Corella D. went on a JOURNEY with Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and girl, we feel you. Brace yourself “Let’s first say that I’m not a morning person,” she starts, before continuing her emotional 3-star saga. “Why on earth I got fast passes for this in the AM, I don’t know. This is not a tame ride. It’s fast. I had no idea which way it was going next being in the dark. I try things like this from time to time to see if my 47 year old self can handle it. Then I’m reminded yet again, no I cannot.” Can you handle it? It’s honestly a little surprising she rated it so highly, considering she puts it in the “never again” category: “I had my eyes closed almost the entire time and prayed for it to be over basically the entire time. I’m sure it’s great for the thrill seekers, but for me it goes directly in the never again category.” Test Track Test Track is not only a fan favorite at EPCOT, but it’s also the secret to a happy marriage! High speed thrills coming your way! “Even my wife, who normally gets sick on rides like this found it to be fun!” proclaims Richard R. in his 5-star review. “After 19 years of marriage I discovered she can handle the speed, it’s loops and upside down spins that get her.” Here’s to 19 more years of matrimony and Test Track fun! Dinosaur Don’t tell her aunt, but Courtney H. loves seeing her scream. In her decent 3-star review of Dinosaur, she expresses mild interest in the attraction, but a full-on rave for one particular moment. Get ready to scream “This ride is pretty neat, it kinda jerks you around a lot though. It reminds me of the Indiana Jones ride at DisneyLand! There’s one part where a dinosaur is running through the jungle and it looks like it’s coming right at us and my Aunt screamed so loud. That’s probably my favorite part.” (Yeah, Courtney H….that Carnotaurus gets us too. Every. Time.) Pirates of the Caribbean We’re applauding the pithy pirate wordplay from Pravash M., who rated Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean with a so-so 3-star review. Yo ho hold up! “Yo ho hold up, that’s a long line for a slow moving boat cruise through scenes of animatronics playing ‘where’s Jack Sparrow?’” he says. “Not a terrible escape if it’s hot outside (or rainy).” Truth! Space Mountain Thomas P. is here with the fun facts for Space Mountain…and some comforting reassurance! Watch your head “Did you know that it only goes 35mph and the max drop is 26 feet? It’s a very small coaster!” he says. “I do always feel I’m going to get decapitated but I saw how they test the ride to ensure you can’t!” 4 stars for lack of decapitation. I mean, there’s always that, right? LOL Space Mountain Vehicle Good or bad or somewhere in the middle, Yelp reviews of Disney World attractions do NOT hold back, and we’re here for it! 10 Things You Never Knew About Your Favorite Disney Rides Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney World ride deserves a 1-star rating? Let us know in the comments! The post Ready to Laugh? Here are the FUNNIEST Yelp Reviews of Disney World Attractions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Right in time for Alice in Wonderland’s 70th Anniversary, the Alice in Wonderland by Mary Blair Collection brings to life the whimsical world of Wonderland, with an eclectic mix of home décor, tabletop, apparel and accessories.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/UZAkOGq2n6QView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s a BIG week for shopping in Walt Disney World! There is so much to shop in Disney World right now! We got the release of both the Halloween merchandise and the first 50th Anniversary collection all within a few days, so the stores are PACKED right now! But if you want to avoid all that mania and shop online, then we have good news — a bunch of great items showed up there as well. Halloween Merchandise With all the new spooky items arriving in the park, we also got the chance to shop several of the same products online! You can grab Halloween clothing, pins, accessories, toys, home decor, and so much more right now on shopDisney. New Halloween items are all over the place in Disney World! And if you want to go a little over-the-top with Halloween spirit, then we think you’re going to love this wacky glow-in-the-dark pumpkin outfit! Click Here to See the New Halloween Items! Christmas Ornaments Even though we’re just kicking off Halloween, Disney has already dropped some holiday merchandise in the form of new Christmas ornaments! ©shopDisney The newest designs online honor some of Disney’s greatest movies, like Avengers: Endgame, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, and more. They range in price from $19.99-$24.99. Click Here to Shop the Ornaments! Limited-Edition Merch Two different collections of limited-edition merchandise arrived online this week! First up, we got the Sleeping Beauty series of the Stitch Crashes Disney line. ©Disney We also got a new collection of Dooney & Bourke bags inspired by the new movie Cruella. Dooney and Bourke Cruella Collection The bags made their way to Disney World as well, so you can buy the satchel, tote, or crossbody whether you shop online or in-person! Click Here to Check Out the New Cruella Bags! Pet Items And finally, a new line of Disney-themed dog treats arrived online as well! They’re called Table Scraps and each flavor features a Disney character on the bag. You can buy them for $6.99 per bag! Disney’s Table Scraps dog treat collection! ©Disney That’s all the new items online this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise as it arrives! We’ll make sure to give you all the Disney updates that you need to know! Click Here to Check Out Last Week’s New Merch! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney item to shop online? The post Disney Dropped Both Halloween And Christmas Items Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hurricane season right now, so if you’re heading to Disney World that’s something you’ll want to keep in mind. Rainy Day in the Magic Kingdom We’ve been keeping an eye out for updates about Tropical Depression Fred, and sharing our tips on how to prepare for the 2021 hurricane season at Disney World. And now we’ve got an update on a potential storm that may be heading to Florida soon, following Tropical Depression Fred. According to the Orlando Sentinel, another tropical depression (that could become a tropical storm) could make its way to Florida in the middle of next week. The tropical wave was named Tropical Depression 7, and could form into Tropical Storm Grace in the Atlantic. As of the National Hurricane Center’s 5PM advisory, the storm had sustained winds of 35 mph and was moving at 22 mph. Rain in Animal Kingdom As the image below notes, the cone of uncertainty shows the probable path for the storm’s center, but doesn’t show the size of the storm. Right now, the National Hurricane Center does show Florida in the cone of Tropical Depression 7. ©National Hurricane Center The long-range forecast shows the storm in the Florida Straits by Wednesday. The forecast is predicting, however, that it will be a weak tropical storm at that time with sustained winds of 45 mph. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Stormy Weather in Magic Kingdom The storm is expected to slow down next week, but as Chris Gilson of Spectrum News 13 has noted, “it’s still a ways, away” and a lot could change. We’ll continue to monitor this storm and let you know if we spot updates that could impact your Disney trip. Stay tuned for more news. Click here to see the latest on Tropical Depression Fred. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Florida Could Get Hit By Another Storm Following Tropical Depression Fred first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the best offerings at Disney World, and it’s happening right now! EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021 The festival started in July and runs until November, offering delicious eats, fun entertainment, and exclusive merchandise. But if you plan on visiting during the month of October, there’s something important you need to know! For the whole month of October, EPCOT is opening earlier at 10AM daily. But, if you take a look at the calendar on the Disney World website, the Food & Wine Festival doesn’t begin each day until 11AM! ©Disney So, it looks like guests will have to wait an hour before the food booths start to open up. No worries, that’ll just give you 60 minutes to fit in some rides — maybe you can even check out Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which opens on October 1st! Something exciting is coming to the France Pavilion! There’s going to be so much to check out at EPCOT coming soon, including Harmonious, La Creperie de Paris, Space 220, and new festival booths, so stay tuned to DFB as we cover all the news! Click Here to See Everything Coming to Disney World on October 1st! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be going to the Food & Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT Park Hours Are Changing And It's Affecting the Food & Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends! Ah. Peaceful… . It’s been a busy week! Halloween is OFFICIALLY on at Disney World (and we attended the first-ever After Hours Boo Bash). And the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is still going on, too (and we’ve got some more food booths opening soon). But what else is happening at EPCOT? Well, here are the latest updates! EPCOT Food Updates Crepes des Chefs de France Crepes des Chefs de France at the France Pavilion has officially closed. Closed for good But don’t be sad — it’s likely because La Creperie de Paris will be arriving at this pavilion soon! And we can’t wait! Opening Season Announced for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris in Epcot!! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear In case you missed it, the first Disney World’s 50th Anniversary merchandise has landed at Disney World. But it’s also disappearing fast! This merchandise is also available online (although much of it is sold out there, too). We’ll let you know if Disney does a restock! SO much cool gear! We also spotted a brand new Loungefly Haunted Mansion Mini Backpack. It’s got icons of Haunted Mansion characters all over it. It’s available for $75. Spooky AND Cute! We also noticed that some EPCOT Food and Wine merchandise for Pasholders has been restocked, including this fun EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passholder Mug for $14.99… It’s so colorful! …and this EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passholder Phone Case for $34.99. Pretty phone case! So if you’ve been looking for something in particular, it might just have returned here! Check Out Photos of ALL the Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Released So Far EPCOT Character Updates We got to see Mary Poppins while she was out and about at the UK Pavilion! Heya, Mary! We always love seeing the characters out and about! From Cavalcades to Characters, Here’s ALL the Entertainment at Disney’s BOO Bash! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: The Crepe Stand Closes and 50th Anniversary Gear Arrives! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This year we’ve seen a number of changes made when it comes to Disney’s holiday events. Happily Ever After Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has been canceled for this year, but guests can still celebrate the holidays through the NEW Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. During the event, guests will get to enjoy holiday treats, see snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A., and more. But guests will also get to see something very unique when it comes to fireworks! Not too long ago we shared that guests at Disney Very Merriest After Hours would have the chance to see the holiday-themed, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show. This holiday fireworks show features classic Christmas songs like We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Holiday Fireworks in Disney World But, After Hours guests can potentially see 2 DIFFERENT fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom in one night. While Disney Very Merriest After Hours will take place from 9PM to 1AM, guests with an event ticket will be able to enter Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM. Before the holiday fun begins, guests will actually get the chance to watch Disney’s NEW 50th Anniversary fireworks show in Magic Kingdom called Disney Enchantment. Disney Enchantment ©Disney So, guests at Very Merriest After Hours could see Disney Enchantment and then later watch Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks — two entirely different and unique fireworks shows — at Magic Kingdom in just one night. If you’re a BIG fan of fireworks or are just curious to catch both of these shows in a short timeframe, then you’ll want to schedule your trip to take advantage of that. Click here to see the fireworks times that have been released for Disney World’s new fireworks shows so far. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about Very Merriest After Hours, so be sure to come back for all the latest info. Click here to see details on the pricing announced for the Very Merriest After Hours tickets! 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? Are you thinking of attending Very Merriest After Hours? Tell us in the comments! The post How to See 2 Different Fireworks Shows at Magic Kingdom in 1 Night! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article