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Disney Cruise Line has officially set sail from the United States with its first “traditional” sailing (a.k.a. not a simulated/test sailing). Disney Dream While many of the things you know and love about Disney Cruise Line are still available, there are a number of things that are different on the sailings now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are certain rules and requirements regarding COVID-19 test results, mask rules, and more. We’ve already shared a look at some of those, but now Disney has released something to help future cruisers make sure they’ve taken care of everything they need to do before they board! Disney Cruise Line currently has a section of its website informing guests of what they need to know before they board an upcoming ship. The website goes through things you need to do/know before you leave home, on embarkation day, on the ship, and more. Recently, Disney also added a pre-cruise checklist section to the site to help you make sure you’ve meet all of the rules/requirements. This can be an extremely helpful way to make sure you’ve done everything you need to do when you need to do it. ©Disney Cruise Line First, the checklist goes through some things you should do once you’ve booked your cruise, like download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app and purchase travel insurance (note that travel insurance is required except in certain cases, such as when a guest provides proof of vaccination). ©Disney Cruise Line It then outlines what you should do one month before you set sail. Specifically, every adult guest needs to create an account on the Safe Passage website from Inspire Diagnostics in order to later upload the required COVID-19 test documentation. There are also other things listed like Online Check-In and more that should be done at this time. ©Disney Cruise Line Between 5 days and 24 hours setting sail, cruisers must meet other requirements, like taking a pre-trip COVID-19 PCR test and more. ©Disney Cruise Line Finally, the website lists reminders for Embarkation Day. On Embarkation Day, guests must fill out a pre-trip Health Questionnaire, bring proof of travel insurance and COVID-19 test results (or proof of vaccination), and take a COVID-19 PCR test before setting sail. ©Disney Cruise Line This checklist is just an overview regarding the requirements for sailing, but it can be a helpful way for you to keep track of what you need to do. To see more details, you can review our post about the changes coming to Disney Cruise Line and visit the Disney Cruise Line website. Keep in mind that these rules are all subject to change. If you’ll be cruising with Disney soon, be sure to check back on their website as your sail date gets closer to see if any changes have been made. Ready to Set Sail? We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates from Disney Cruise Line and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for the latest Disney news! Click here to see about one judge’s ruling regarding a cruise line’s ability to require its guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in Florida. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to go on a Disney cruise soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Read THIS Before You Go on a Disney Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to queue up The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack and throw on your best costume because Halloween has arrived in Disney World! Happy Halloween from Main Street, U.S.A.! We’ve been bringing you the latest on what to expect this fall in the parks, and sharing information about Disney After Hours Boo Bash, Halloween merchandise, and all the spooky food! So far today, we’ve brought you a look at the new Halloween Lunch Box Tart, Witch’s Hat Mousse, Halloween Shake, and MORE from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we’re not done just yet! Now we’re headed over to the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge where they’re serving up a brand new cocktail — the Misty Whisper! Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge This limited-time drink is made with vanilla vodka, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, orange-tangerine syrup, and vanilla ice-cream mix and costs $16. The drink is available now through October 31st. The Misty Whisper So, is this new Halloween sip a must-get? The short answer is YES. The Misty Whisper tastes like a boozy creamsicle and had the strongest alcohol taste in comparison to the other fall drinks we had in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. The Misty Whisper The vodka and triple sec blend wonderfully with how sweet the cocktail is, balancing everything out. The orange definitely packs a punch in the Misty Whisper, and overall it is still a sweet drink, but it was still our favorite Halloween drink out of the ones we had in Hollywood Studios today and we found it to be the most balanced. How Spooky! We’re not done eating our way through Disney World’s Halloween treats just yet, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews and the latest eats and drinks! Click HERE For a FULL LIST of the Halloween Treats Coming 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 Are you headed to Disney World this Halloween season? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: There's a BOOZY Creamsicle Cocktail in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s one of the best times of the year as Halloween sweeps across Disney World and those darling pumpkins and spooky merchandise has made their glorious return to the parks! 2021 Halloween Ears And, now that all of the Fall TREATS are making their way into Disney World, we’ve had SO many goodies already with the Chocolate Mousse, the Halloween Lunch Box Tart, and the Frozen Apple Cider. Still, we’re game for just a little bit more with another treat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Craving Italian food while you’re partying with the Muppets on Grand Avenue? Well, PizzeRizzo is an option! But, it’s also a visit to make during your Fall foodie crawl since the Pumpkin Cannoli has returned at the restaurant! This somewhat spooky (and we mean it, it’s kinda scary) dessert is filled with Whipped Pumpkin Cheesecake for all of you pumpkin spice fans out there. It’s time for our annual Pumpkin Cannoli at PizzeRizzo! Right off the bat, this is absolutely an Instagram-worthy treat, so at least we can check that off of our list! But honestly, can we make this cannoli peanut butter instead for just one year? That would be heavenly. Pumpkin Cannoli If you’re a pumpkin fan, however, we think you’ll like this treat specifically for its Whipped Pumpkin Cheesecake filling! We miss the chocolate chips, however, we expect to find them in a cannoli (this year it’s decorated with some Halloween-themed sprinkles). Unfortunately, the cannoli shell itself was super soggy and had practically NO crunch whatsoever — a major bummer in our book. Pumpkin Cannoli It’s definitely not a bad dessert, but it’s also definitely not a superb cannoli if you catch our drift. Pumpkin fans should go for it, but cannoli aficionados are better off trying a different fall treat. As you’re making your way through Hollywood Studios this season, you can try the Pumpkin Cannoli yourself for $4.99 now through October 31st! And, we’ll give you a look at all the other treats and drinks coming to the parks soon. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Click here to check out all of the Halloween treats coming to Disney World this season! 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 snack to have at Halloween time in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review: Did Disney World Improve This Dessert At All Since Last Year? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may LOOK like it’s Halloween time in Disney World, but now we’re EATING like it is too! Happy Halloween! Disney revealed a FULL list of all the new Halloween eats and drinks that would be making their way to the parks and resorts this fall and we’ve been starting to eat our way through a bunch of them. So far, we’ve tried the Spooky Ghost Cupcake, Witch’s Hat Mousse, Pumpkin Spice Cookie, and MORE in the parks, and now we’re headed to the outdoor carts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s available there! Right now, you can find a spooky Halloween Brownie at various outdoor carts in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mickey Halloween Brownie The Halloween Brownie is a Chocolate Mickey brownie with fun Halloween sprinkles and is only available through September 30th. Sounds pretty simple, right? Anybody Else Hungry? After all the pumpkin spice, candy corn, and fall flavors in the parks, it can be nice to go back to something chocolate for a bit of a change. The Halloween Brownie is essentially your typical, chocolatey, yummy, and sweet Disney brownie treat, but there’s nothing wrong with that! It’s a great option if you’re looking for something more on the uncomplicated side. Plus, it’s something we think kids will especially enjoy. You can grab the brownie for $4.50. What a Cutie! Of course, we’ve still got more snacks to try and we’ve got a Disney After Hours BOO Bash event to attend! We’ll be bringing you along for it all, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE For a FULL LIST of the Halloween Treats Coming 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 Are you a fan of classic Disney World brownies? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Sometimes There's Nothing Wrong With a Simple Disney World Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney After Hours BOO Bash is set to kick off tonight at Magic Kingdom, we’re also just a few weeks away from the start of Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disneyland Halloween Party at the Disneyland Resort! Oogie Boogie at the Oogie Boogie Bash With tickets already on sale, we’ve been eagerly waiting for more details to be released for what will be included with the west coast after-hours party. Guests will be able to add on a dinner or dessert package to their not-so-scary evening at Disney California Adventure! The Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash ©Disney First up is the Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining, which includes a three-course meal at Wine Country Trattoria (starter, entrée, and dessert), followed by reserved seating at the Frightfully Fun Parade. Kids’ packages also include a children’s meal includes an Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket (also available for adults for an additional charge). Packages are available for both lunch and dinner on party dates during the mix-in party time. Wine Country Trattoria Reservations for lunch or dinner dining at Wine Country Trattoria can be made for any date of the Oogie Boogie Bash, subject to availability. Upon arrival, guests will let the host know they wish to upgrade to this dining experience, which is subject to availability, and must be made in person. Wine Country Trattoria Host Stand For those with a sweet tooth, you can also add on the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party! With this package, guests can “feast on an impressive selection of hauntingly scrumptious desserts and beverages.” This dessert party takes places at Sonoma Terrace at 7PM and 9:30PM nightly during party nights. Sonoma Terrace Dining reservations for the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party will be available tomorrow, August 11th, and guests will be able to book 60 days out once reservations are available. You will need to present your tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash for verification upon arrival. Sonoma Terrace Keep in mind that these dinner and dessert packages are only available during the actual after hours events! As a reminder, the Oogie Boogie Bash is set to take place on select nights from September 9th through October 31st. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more frightfully fun announcements ahead of the start of Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort! Click here to learn more about Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disneyland Halloween Party! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you attending Oogie Boogie Bash this year at Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post Dinner and Dessert Packages Are Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is just around the corner! Tonight, Disney After Hours BOO Bash kicks off and frightfully fun decor has already arrived in Disney World! Happy Halloween! While we are admiring the decorations, merchandise, and FOOD that comes along with this time of year, there’s something more sinister afoot in the parks. And, you’re going to have to head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to find out all the details! If you’re ready to kick off your Halloween season with something sweet, then you might want to try one cocktail in Disney World…that is, if you dare! The Sweet Poison drink is available at Oasis Canteen, Sunshine Day Bar, and Animation Bar in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The drink has been brewed up with coconut rum, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice. It also features a glow cube and a lemon wedge for a dangerously great combination! For now, it’s being served with a regular glow cube. But, from what we understand it will be served with an apple glow cube when those arrive! Sweet Poison Cocktail There was a drink called Sweet Poison that was offered as Oasis Canteen back in 2019, but that one featured entirely different ingredients like vanilla vodka, Fireball, apple cider, and a cinnamon stick. While the name of the current drink still implies something in the Halloween theme, the ingredients in this year’s Sweet Poison drink threw us for a bit of a loop since it had MUCH more of a tropical twist than anything spooky. The flavors were extremely sweet (no surprise there), and the coconut, pineapple, and blue curaçao stood out the most. You couldn’t really taste the alcohol though. If you like fruity rum drinks where you can’t really even taste the alcohol, then this might be a good fit for you. If you like drinks that aren’t as sweet, or where you can taste the alcohol more then this is probably not for you! Sweet Poison Cocktail After seeing some of the other Halloween themed snacks and sips around the parks, the Sweet Poison didn’t entirely fit the Fall vibe. We know that we’re starting to celebrate Halloween a little bit early (it is only August after all), but we think there could have been more of a shift away from the summer flavors in the Sweet Poison. The Sunshine Day Bar did not have the poison apple glow cubes yet when we visited, so maybe that addition will help this drink feel a bit more spooky. Then again, we are starting to celebrate Halloween in the middle of the hot Florida summer, so maybe this drink is a perfect reflection of that — spooky on the outside (in terms of its name) but summery on the inside! No Poison Apple Glow Cube The Sweet Poison does have a GORGEOUS color that will pop in your Instagram photos. And fans of fruity drinks can end their summer on a high note before going full Halloween mode with this cocktail. You can try the Sweet Poison for yourself now through October 31st for $14. Check back with us to see all the other treats that we find in Disney World this Fall! Hmm…this Halloween treat is missing something VERY important — see more here! 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 Are you heading to Disney World for Halloween? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review: Disney World, Are You SURE This Is a Halloween Cocktail? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

​​Get ready to make your experience during Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park extra special with the addition of a dining or dessert package. The ghost hosts of this not-so-scary spectacular are inviting you to join in the festivities with a supernaturally scrumptious meal or dreadfully delightful dessert buffet, followed by reserved viewing for the Frightfully Fun Parade!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Kdrq0UZ0XS4View the full article

Everyday is a great day when you’re spending it in EPCOT! This park has gone through some major changes recently with all of that construction happening in Future World, and it even more has changed already since our last update from the park! EPCOT And with new offerings like Harmonious arriving this October along with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Space 220 also in the works, it constantly seems like there’s something NEW happening in the park. Let’s recap what’s new these days in the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. EPCOT General Updates If you’ve been waiting for more characters to return to Disney World, this first update is for you! Snow White has been seen greeting guests from a safe distance in the Germany Pavilion! Hey there, Snow White! She’s one of the more rare princesses you can spot in Disney World, so we were very excited to see her out and about again in World Showcase. Click here to see what other Disney Princess recently made a return to EPCOT! We also noticed Spaceship Earth being lit up at night this week in preparation for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! We can’t wait to see you up close! While we spotted this from a distance, it was a very exciting spotting! Spaceship Earth, along with the other park icons, will transform into “Beacons of Magic” after the sun goes down with special lighting effects. Click here to check out more photos of Spaceship Earth’s nighttime lighting getting a test run! EPCOT Food Updates EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival We have a couple of updates to give you from the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! The first update is from the Italy booth, where we noticed that the Mezzelune Croccanti is once again sold out. This isn’t the first time they’ve been sold out of this item! This item has been sold out before, so hopefully, Disney is able to resolve this apparent inventory issue! Click here to read our full review of the Italy Booth from this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival We spotted a new Annual Passholder-exclusive drink called Nitro Dreams at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival recently! This drink is available daily at the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Carts between now and the end of the festival. Nitro Dreams This drink was heavy on the coffee and a little weak on the alcohol — if you want an alcoholic version of this drink, it’ll cost you $12.99. It’s a secret menu drink so you’ll have to order it by name when you visit the park next! Click here to read our review of the Nitro Dreams at Joffrey’s! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders We spotted a new turquoise phone case featuring Minnie Mouse! The design is very cute and a little more subtle if you’re into Disney merchandise that isn’t as “in-your-face” as some souvenirs tend to feel. So cute! It’s available for $34.99! Now you can keep your phone safe and protected while also looking super sleek and stylish. Mouse Gear We noticed some of the latest Loungefly arrivals in Mouse Gear on a recent visit, including the new Spider-Man Loungefly Mini Backpack… Spider-Man Loungefly Backpack …as well as the Captain Marvel logo backpack! Captain Marvel Loungefly Backpack Be sure to suit up like your favorite Marvel superhero on your next trip to the parks! Click here to check out the new Purple Wall Loungefly Mini Backpack! That will do it for our latest roundup of the newest updates from EPCOT! We’re thrilled to see more characters return for socially distanced meet and greets with guests, and of course, any new menu updates from the Food and Wine Festival are going to catch our eye! Be sure to follow along as we continue to cover the latest happenings from the Disney World parks and resorts, especially as Disney gears up to begin its 50th Anniversary Celebration! 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Love Disney? Love baking? Love competition shows? Then we’ve got some news for you! ©Disney If you’ve already finished watching Be Our Chef on Disney+ and are craving some more Disney cooking magic, then there’s a new show you might want to check out and experiences in both Disney World and Disneyland just for you! Get ready to watch some talented kiddos whip up some magic with Disney Channel‘s new show — Disney’s Magic Bake-Off! This show is Disney Channel’s first baking competition series for kids. It will be hosted by Issac Ryan Brown and Dara Renee. Disneyland Resort pastry chef Graciela “Gracie” Gomez will serve as a baking judge. ©Disney The show itself will premiere on Disney Channel this Friday, August 13th, and it will also be available to view on DisneyNOW. Also, on August 20th, a special episode featuring a Disney Parks challenge will air. If you’ll be visiting Disneyland Resort later this summer, you’ll get to experience something special related to this show. From August 20th through the 22nd, 2021, there will be a new, FREE experience offered at the Downtown Disney District stage. During this event, kids (ages 7-12) will be able to “put their skills to the test decorating cupcakes with Disneyland Chef Gracie” all while a DJ spins some great tunes. ©Disney The event is free, but space is limited. There will be showings at 5PM, 6PM, and 7PM. Parents can sign up their kids starting at 4PM each day. You’ll want to head to the Downtown Disney District stage and speak with the Cast Member there to sign up for the afternoon showings on the day of your visit. Once the kiddos are done decorating their cupcakes, the whole family can head over to the Downtown Disney District courtyard near the stage to take some pictures with the 2 photo walls. These photo walls are already up, so you can check them out on your upcoming visits. ©Disney If you’ll be visiting Disney World instead of Disneyland, you’ll still find some fun related to the Bake-Off show over at Disney Springs. Next to the Disney’s Days of Christmas Store, guests will find a photo wall for the Bake-Off show. The photo wall will only be available during August. Look for the QR code on the wall and scan it for a special surprise! ©Disney Want to know more about the Bake-Off show itself? Well, during the series 3 teams of 2 will work to design Disney-inspired cakes using Tastemade recipe videos. The winning recipe will actually become a featured Tastemade video. Check out the trailer for the show below: We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and Disney news. As always, check back with us here at DFB for all the latest Disney info! Click here to check out some of the biggest Disney news bombs from last week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching the Magic Bake-Off show? Tell us in the comments! The post Decorate a Cupcake for FREE at Disney's New Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While each of these friends to Disney Vacation Club are part of our extended family, none is closer to our magical community than our very own Senior Vice President, Terri Schultz, who, from beside the familiar Ariel statue in the courtyard of Disney’s Beach Club Villas, recently revealed that Ariel’s friends Sebastian and Flounder will among the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” sculptures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1SDHdTk4kD4View the full article

Happy Halloween, DFB friends! It’s Time for Spooky Fun in Disney World It may only be August, but Halloween is already underway in Disney World! Right now you can make your way down Main Street, U.S.A. to see the classic Mickey pumpkins and fall colors, dress up for a night in Magic Kingdom during Disney After Hours Boo Bash, or eat your way through all the Halloween treats your stomach can handle in the parks and resorts. Of course, we’ve been working our way through the new spooky eats and now we’re headed to another restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for more! This year, ABC Commissary is home to not one, but TWO Halloween treats in Disney World! For now, we’re focusing on the Chocolate Mousse! Chocolate Mousse Time! The Chocolate Mousse is made with a Raspberry-dark chocolate mousse, chocolate-almond cake, a layer of hazelnut crunch, and whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake and costs $5.49. Time to Dig In! This treat is certainly cute, especially with the little Mickey on the front, but how does it taste? All of the ingredients sound pretty good on their own — chocolate, hazelnut, raspberry, etc. But, putting all of the flavors together in this specific treat was, well…a lot. There were just SO many things going on with this treat and (in our opinion) too many flavors all mixed together. So Many Flavors All in One Treat Instead of complimenting each other, it felt like the raspberry and hazelnut were fighting each other. It was also incredibly rich (too rich for us). Couple that intense richness with the dark chocolate, raspberry, chocolate-almond cake, hazelnut crunch, and chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake and it was all just a bit much. It seems too much of a good thing can truly turn into a bad thing sometimes. A Look Inside You’ve really got to love chocolate for this one, and you’ve got to like the idea of all of those flavors together. In our opinion, there was just too much going on for one treat. Of course, like all of the Halloween treats in Disney World, the Chocolate Mousse won’t be around for too long. Luckily you’ll have a little extra time to give this one a try as it will be available through November 11th. We’ve still got a lot more new treats to try and all kinds of spooktacular fun to have so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Another Peek at the Chocolate Mousse We’re dying with excitement to see what the rest of this year’s Halloween season has in store, and we want to make sure YOU have the very best time during your trip! (You deserve it!) A fall visit to Disney World can be full of spooky fun, but making sure it all goes smoothly can be…kind of spooky, too. This is where we come in! (← A friendly ghost is here to help! Spoiler alert: it’s us!) Our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is FULL of all the information you need to plan an unforgettable and fun-filled Disney trip–taking all the stress out of planning, so you can focus on what matters most to YOU. With comprehensive food reviews, snack recommendations, budgeting and planning tools, special deals, and more included, the DFB Guide covers any and everything Disney World. (We really mean everything! There are 800+ pages of info in there! Plus, it’s an ebook…so you can highlight and organize the content in a way that works best for YOU.) Click here to shop the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 30% off with code FALL21 Whether you’re getting ready for your first or your hundredth trip, there’s something in our guide for everyone. Make your next trip extraordinary, and start planning TODAY with 30% off the DFB Guide or 40% off the DFB Everything Bundle! Just use code FALL21 at checkout! (WARNING! Devilishly mouthwatering food photos await you!) Click here to shop the DFB Everything Bundle for 40% off with code FALL21 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 Are you going to Disney World this fall? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Proof That Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be a Bad Thing in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Time to whip up some magic at the all-new experiences at Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida to celebrate the new series, "Disney’s Magic Bake-Off"! Disney Channel and modern media company Tastemade have teamed up to deliver Disney Channel's first-ever baking competition series for kids, hosted by fan-favorites Issac Ryan Brown and Dara Reneé, with Disneyland resort pastry chef Graciela "Gracie" Gomez as baking judge.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NFcF6VRqNhgView the full article

Halloween has arrived in Disney World! Happy Halloween! We’re eating our way through lots of Halloween treats, we’ve taken a peek at some of the new Halloween merchandise (including new ears), and tonight we’ll be checking out Disney’s first After Hours Boo Bash! During Boo Bash, you’ll get to enjoy a number of attractions around Magic Kingdom with the benefit of limited capacity. But, just what rides will you get to hop on? We’ve got the full list here! Boo Bash is a separate ticketed event (like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was). That means you need to buy a ticket specific to the event in order to attend, ride attractions during the event period, and more. You do not need a traditional Magic Kingdom park ticket to attend the event. Instead, you’ll only need the Boo Bash ticket. Boo Bash begins at 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM depending on the date, but guests with a Boo Bash ticket will be able to enter Magic Kingdom as early as 7:00 PM. The event will take place on select nights from now until October 31st, 2021, but many dates have already sold out so you’ll want to get your tickets quickly! Time for Some Halloween Fun Guests will get to enjoy a variety of things at Boo Bash including trick-or-treat stations, special Halloween character interactions, Halloween cavalcades, and more. Plus, over 20 Magic Kingdom attractions will be open for guests to enjoy with shorter waits since only a limited number of guests can attend each Boo Bash event. What rides will be open? Here’s a list according to the Boo Bash map we were able to see today: Adventureland Swiss Family Treehouse The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Jungle Cruise Pirates of the Caribbean Frontierland Country Bear Jamboree Splash Mountain Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Liberty Square Haunted Mansion Fantasyland Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Peter Pan’s Flight “it’s a small world” Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid The Barnstormer Dumbo the Flying Elephant Mad Tea Party The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Tomorrowland Tomorrowland Speedway Space Mountain Astro Orbiter Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Boo Bash Map Here’s another look at the map with the full list of attractions and more that will be available. Of course, this list of attractions is subject to change so just keep that in mind. Time for Spooky Season We’ll be checking out Boo Bash tonight and sharing all of our thoughts on this event with you, so be sure to check back with us for more updates! We’re dying with excitement to see what the rest of this year’s Halloween season has in store, and we want to make sure YOU have the very best time during your trip! (You deserve it!) A fall visit to Disney World can be full of spooky fun, but making sure it all goes smoothly can be…kind of spooky, too. This is where we come in! (← A friendly ghost is here to help! Spoiler alert: it’s us!) Our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is FULL of all the information you need to plan an unforgettable and fun-filled Disney trip–taking all the stress out of planning, so you can focus on what matters most to YOU. With comprehensive food reviews, snack recommendations, budgeting and planning tools, special deals, and more included, the DFB Guide covers any and everything Disney World. (We really mean everything! There are 800+ pages of info in there! Plus, it’s an ebook…so you can highlight and organize the content in a way that works best for YOU.) Click here to shop the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 30% off with code FALL21 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 Will you be heading to Boo Bash this year? Tell us in the comments! The post All of the Rides That Will Be Open During Boo Bash in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hollywood and Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a spot known for its great character dining experiences! Based on the real Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles, this restaurant features a buffet with plenty of delicious options. Hollywood and Vine Today, Hollywood and Vine is bringing back a fun seasonal tradition just in time for Halloween! Along with its fun, Disney Junior-themed character breakfast, Hollywood and Vine also offers a Minnie-themed character dining experience that changes with the seasons. Up until today, this meal was called Summertime Dine, but now it’s time for the return of Minnie’s Halloween Dine! Minnie’s Halloween Dine last year ©Disney Last year’s Halloween Dine looked a little bit different than usual since only Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Goofy were able to appear (Donald and Daisy were nowhere to be seen!) and social distancing changed how character interactions worked. Regardless, we were blown away by the food! No matter what form they come in, it’s nice to see Halloween celebrations like this and Boo Bash (which also starts today!) at the Disney parks and we’re so happy to be back at Halloween Dine. Halloween Dine The sad news is that Donald and Daisy still seem to be missing the party this year, but the other characters all look amazingly dapper in their Halloween threads. Look, it’s the Mouse of the hour! Halloween Dine Minnie certainly looks sweet in her signature witch costume! Halloween Dine Mickey is around greeting guests too, dressed as a not-so-scary vampire. Halloween Dine Goofy’s chosen an unorthodox costume with the spooky cowboy getup…but we LOVE it. Halloween Dine Even Pluto is in on the ghoulish fun! Remember, the characters are still greeting from a bit of a distance. Halloween Dine As for the food? Well, we were pleased AGAIN. We won’t give too much away, but we will say that it’s as good as it looks. Halloween Dine We’ll be bringing you a full review of this meal soon, so keep an eye out for it! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more. Click here to read about what’s new in 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. What do you think of Minnie’s Halloween Dine? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Halloween-Themed Character Dining is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fozzie Bear is no stranger to funny business. As the Muppets’ resident slap-stick quipster, Fozzie is always eager to learn new ways to take his comedy routine to the next level. And what better way to learn than from one of Disneyland Resort’s most comical cast members, the Jungle Cruise skipper?!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Fg_saUVrboUView the full article

PHEW! There’s been a LOT of Halloween treats arriving in Disney World for the start of Fall. So festive! We’ve already been snacking on a Halloween Lunch Box Tart, a candy corn milkshake, the spooky Witch’s Hat Mousse, and an incredibly tasty Ghost Cupcake! But, we’re taking a break from that Florida heat with a NEW frozen treat you can find all across Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This is the Frozen Apple Cider! Apple cider is a Fall staple, so it’s no surprise to find it in the parks. But what is a surprise are those green apple boba balls at the bottom of the drink! Frozen Apple Cider! The regular Frozen Apple Cider comes with just the frozen apple cider and green apple boba balls for $4.99… These colors are so fun! …but the Frozen Apple Cider Whisky is the alcoholic version of the drink that includes Crown Royal Regal Apple Whisky in the apple cider! This one is $14. Some liquid courage before Tower of Terror! You can tell the difference between the two because the non-alcoholic drink will come with a sugared rim, while the alcoholic version does not. That sugar means there’s no alcohol in here! You can find these festive drinks at a bunch of places in Hollywood Studios! It’s on the menu at Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café. Perfect for a hot Fall day The drink is very sweet, but also super refreshing! It tastes just like apple juice. It melts pretty quickly! The green apple boba balls were AMAZING! They had a nice tart flavor that was a good contrast to the sweetness of the cider. Such a fun flavor for boba! If you get the alcoholic version, the whisky used in the drink is apple flavored, so you can’t really taste it, which could be dangerous!! We’re not complaining, tho! If you like spiked apple juice, then you’ll definitely enjoy this! Frozen Apple Cider Whisky But be warned that the apple cider is pretty sweet and you probably should be a fan of boba balls, otherwise the texture might catch you off guard, because there are a lot of them! Lots of boba! If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s also refreshing and festive, this is a great option! But, if you prefer your drinks with a less sugary taste, pass on this one and try something else. Frozen Apple Cider You can snag the Frozen Apple Cider through Halloween AKA October 31st! You can also find SO many other themed treats around Disney World for the start of Fall, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews of these fun Fall treats! Click here to read ALL of the Halloween treat reviews we have so far! 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 Halloween treat are you looking forward to trying the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Green Apple BOBA?! You've Gotta See the New Hollywood Studios Drink! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fall has officially begun in Disney World, and that means it’s the fateful return of pumpkin spice across the parks! Spooky Ghost Cupcake As Disney has rolled out new treats and drinks for the Halloween season, we’ve been making our rounds trying a themed Lunch Box Tart, fudge-filled Ghost Cupcakes, and a Pumpkin Spice Mousse. But, we’re ready to try even more pumpkin spice in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Fairfax Fare and Catalina Eddie’s are bringing the sweet and simple Pumpkin Spice Cookie to their menus, which is a combination of a pumpkin spice shortbread cookie and white chocolate on top. While that might seem underwhelming compared to some of the more outrageous offerings in Disney World, the Pumpkin Spice Cookie still satisfied all our cravings! Pumpkin Spice Cookie If you thought a cookie couldn’t pack a lot of pumpkin spice flavor, Disney’s new treat is here to prove you otherwise! The pumpkin spice flavor was very prominent, but not overly sweet like what you’d find with a pumpkin spice latte. The chocolate adds a hint of extra sweetness, while the texture of the cookie reminded us of a great shortbread! And, the best part is that this HUGE cookie is shareable and only $3.99. A Spooky Cookie and a Spooky Ride! If you’re not a big fan of pumpkin spice, though, you might want to skip this cookie and pick up one of the MANY other Halloween treats around Disney’s Hollywood Studios instead. But, pumpkin spice fans will want to make this a stop on their snack crawl around the park this Fall! Happy Fall, Y’all! Pumpkin spice fans can find the cookie in Disney’s Hollywood Studios through October 31st. And, you can keep up with us to see all the other Halloween treats we find in Disney World soon! Stay tuned with DFB for more Disney entertainment and news! The Halloween food problem you may run into in the Magic Kingdom today! 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 snack to eat at Halloween in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Where to Get a Pumpkin Spice Cookie in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since Disneyland Paris reopened earlier this summer, cast members have a played a central role in making dreams come true for our guests, spreading magic like never before. But while our cast members were busy at work making magic for our guests, we wanted to learn more about the dreams of our very own cast […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SfvbXg_3RywView the full article

It’s HALLOWEEN in Disney World, people!!! Halloween Has Arrived! Yep, spooky season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited about it! Halloween merchandise has arrived in Magic Kingdom, Main Street, U.S.A. is filled with festive pumpkins, and BOO Bash starts tonight!! Yesterday, we got the FULL list of Halloween eats that will be around Disney World this season, and many of the treats came out TODAY, including a bewitching dessert over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Say hello to the Witch’s Hat Mousse! Witch’s Hat Mousse You’ll find this treat over at Rosie’s All-American Cafe on Sunset Boulevard. It is made of whipped blackberry panna cotta sitting on green apple mousse with salted caramel crispy pearls and a chocolate shortbread cookie. For whatever reason, our treat didn’t come with those salted caramel crispy pearls, so that’s something to just keep in mind. Witch’s Hit Mousse First thing’s first — those colors are vibrant and super fun! The treat is definitely cute, but it’s small, melts very fast, and is MESSY! Unfortunately, though this treat was missing something very important…a strong flavor. We didn’t really get a lot of flavor at all from the mousse or the panna cotta. It was alright, but we just really didn’t taste a lot of the flavors that were described for this snack. Out of all the flavors, the green apple mousse was the one we could taste the most, but even so it was very light. So Cute! But the Flavors Were Seriously Lacking We were really looking forward to that blackberry panna cotta, but unfortunately the treat as a whole was pretty disappointing. It just didn’t deliver in the flavor department. In fact, our DFB reporter who tried the treat said that they think most people will be a little dissatisfied with it. In our opinion at least, there are other Halloween snacks out there that can provide you with better and stronger flavors to really make your taste buds sing. You can click here to see our reviews of all the Halloween and fall treats in Disney World to see which ones you might want to try. Witch’s Hat Mousse The Witch’s Hat Mousse is $5.49 and is available now through October 31st. If you want to grab it and try it yourself, you can check it out at Rosie’s All-American Cafe. Or you can opt for some other spooky treats this season. We’ll continue to check out the seasonal offerings in Disney World and let you know all of our thoughts. Stay tuned for more! Click here to see ALL of the Halloween treats available in Disney World this year! 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 Are you excited for Halloween in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Hollywood Studios' New Halloween Treat Is Missing Something Very Important 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. With the insane amount of shopping that we do around here, we could use a little extra spice in our online shopping experience. And Disney tends to know how to add hype to merchandise (see: Minnie Mouse Main Attraction, Disney Castle Collection, and the Unlock the Magic Giveaway). Remember how popular these collections were?! Now, shopDisney has a NEW special event that’s only running for a limited time! Starting now through this Friday, August 13th (ooo, Friday the 13th!!), shopDisney is offering a mystery savings event on select items! ©Disney In order to see the deal, you must add the item to your cart! Sneaky Disney, we see what ya did there! First, we spotted this sparkly pink Princess Aurora costume for kids on the mystery savings page, normally priced at $49.99. When we added it to the bag, our mystery price was $10 off for a total of $39.99! ©Disney With Halloween coming up, now is the perfect time to grab a new Disney princess dress! Click here to buy the Aurora Costume for Kids The back-to-school season is upon us, which means your little one might be in need of a new backpack! This Star Wars backpack is adorable, and it’s part of the mystery sale! ©Disney The mystery price brought the price down from $29.99 to $20.99! Click here to buy the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Backpack If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this Halloween, or you just want to get in the spooky spirit, we spotted these brand new Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern ears, which normally retail for $29.99. 2021 Halloween Ears These ears just debuted in Disney World, and now you can get them for $23.99 through Friday! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Jack-‘o-Lantern Ears It’s not very often that you see Disney Loungefly backpacks go on sale, so we were super excited to find this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Mini Loungefly Backpack included in the mystery savings event! ©Disney This backpack typically costs $75, but is currently available for $60 through the mystery savings event! Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Mini Loungefly Backpack There are hundreds of other products included in this shopDisney event, so make sure to check it out before the deals disappear! Stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates and Disney news! Shop the FULL sale here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you check out the mystery savings event? Let us know in the comments! The post How You Can Get Disney's NEW Halloween Mickey Ears For LESS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have been VERY busy with all the restaurant reopenings at Disney World — and we have no complaints. Columbia Harbour House has reopened! Like we even need an excuse to be reunited with some of our favorite food and drinks! And that’s just what we have been at spots like ‘Ohana, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Pizzafari, Eight Spoon Cafe, and more! Columbia Harbour House has been closed since the park closure last year. However, some of its menu ended up at the usually seasonal Tomorrowland Terrace. But Columbia Harbour House is now back, with much of its menu intact, so we decided to see how it compared to the last time we ate there. Atmosphere You’ll find Columbia Harbour House appropriately tucked away in a corner of Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom. The building is inspired by classic American architecture. This restaurant is steeped in details with an intricate backstory. The nuances of this quaint counter services have endeared it to us and it has long been one of our favorite places to grab a quick bite and a respite from the Orlando heat. You can find Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square It fits in perfectly with the Liberty Square theming and the external facade looks like it’d be right at home in New England seaside town. Adorable seaside building of Columbia Harbour House We were greeted by some very enthusiastic Cast Members, who were as excited about the quick-service restaurant’s reopening as we were! (How can you not get pumped to see Cast Members SO EXCITED like that?!) Cheering for the reopening! The interior of the building continues the Americana theme. You’ll see lots of wood features everywhere — from the furniture to the walls. The wood paneling and sculpted doorways all lend to the nautical theme. One of the many rooms inspires a ship’s mess hall There are also a lot of nautical-themed decor elements throughout the restaurant. Which contributes well to the seafood offerings and views of the Rivers of America and the Liberty Belle paddleboat. Welcome aboard! The wall decor makes it feel like you’re dining somewhere on the New England coast rather than in the heart of Florida! Nautical theming Plastic silverware, napkins, and condiments are readily available at stations in the restaurant. Condiments But what we’re here to do is eat, so let’s get to it! Eats We placed our order via Mobile Order. Mobile Order is the way to go However, some guests were placing orders directly with Cast Members at the counter, so that’s an option, too. Order here! The current menu includes some old favorites, including the Lobster Roll, the Minnie Lava Cookie, and the Plant-Based Lighthouse Sandwich. The menu at Columbia Harbour House Interestingly, on the online menu DESSERT is listed first (cause why not!). The fried fish, chicken, and more we’ve come to love here is still on the menu. Menu There are a few sides you can order as well. Menu Kid’s have a selection of foods similar to the adult menu. Menu We waited until our order was ready and then picked up our food. Waiting for our foooood Look at that grub! The full spread! We had to start with the classic Lobster Roll for $15.99. It’s made with Chilled Lobster with a touch of Mayonnaise on a New England-style Bun and served with a choice of French Fries, Green Beans, Hushpuppies, or Rice. We opted for Fries, but we love that there is a variety of sides here! Some lobster peeking out at us through that lettuce bed! And y’all, this Lobster Roll is STILL good. What makes this sandwich work is that it is light on the mayonnaise, so it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the lobster. The bun was also soft and fresh and everything worked well together. It looks like there is a lot of lettuce, but it actually helps provide a barrier from the bread getting soggy from the mayonnaise and lobster. Trust us — there’s lots of lobster meat in there! Every bite had the fresh crunch of the lettuce, creaminess of the mayo, richness from the lobster, and soft buttery split-top bun. Loads of yumminess Then it was time to dig into the Trio Platter for $13.99. This is a combination of Three Fried Shrimp, Two Chicken Strips, and Two Pieces of Battered Fish served with Hushpuppies and choice of Side (yes, we got fries again). This is a hearty meal and one that could easily be shared among two people. Everything in this picture is fried — and we’re HERE FOR IT! And this dish was also still solid — but we especially loved the Shrimp, although the Chicken Strips were also wonderful. YUM Our only complaint is that there was almost TOO much batter on the fish. We are never one to batter-shame a good piece of fish but this is probably perfect for someone looking for some REALLY thick battered, crunchy fish. Can you have TOO much breading? But, y’all, those Hushpuppies? They were little balls of fried perfection! Can you really go wrong with a deep-fried crispy golden shell surrounding a soft, warm cornbread and spice center? Hushpuppies! You can’t have a New England-style meal without having New England Clam Chowder, can you? So we had to order that, too! It’s $6.79 per bowl, and it’s…well…it’s perfectly fine. It’s not the BEST chowder we’ve ever had, but it was warm and filling. It’s…okay. We have to say that we feel the price is a little high for a small cup of quick-service soup. And also, it’s really hard to get enthusiastic about hot soup in the middle of summer in Florida. Clam Chowder We also found ourselves reunited with the Lighthouse Sandwich for $10.69, which is the only Plant-Based option available here. It’s Hummus with Tomato and Broccoli Slaw served on Toasted Multigrain Bread with a choice of Side. Note, though — one of the sides available is the Hushpuppies, which are NOT Plant-based or vegan because they have eggs and dairy in them. We went with Fries. Trying the plant-based option We noticed that there wasn’t much dressing in the slaw, and our bread didn’t seem toasted AT ALL (we chalked it up to first day shaking off the cobwebs). Although we liked the light flavors, it’s still a little bland. However, this is a filling healthy sandwich. But we’ve got to put this out there — we preferred the old Harbour Salad Plant-Based option offered by Tomorrowland Terrace. Does this bread look toasted to you? Finally, we’re not going to pass up the chance to get the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Lava Cookie, which is a Chocolate-Chip Lava Cookie served warm with Buttercream and a Chocolate Minnie Bow for $4.49. And as always, we found this cookie UH-MAZING. This cookie is EVERYTHING This is seriously one of our favorite Disney World treats — it’s the perfect combination of gooey and buttery goodness, and that chocolate filling is the BEST! SO gooey! There’s a reason this cookie often makes our Best Cookies of Disney World lists! Nosh Or Not Sail on over to Columbia Harbour House if… You want a fast and hearty meal, but are looking for something more than a burger at Magic Kingdom. You have picky eaters in your party — the Chicken Strips and Plant-Based Lighthouse Sandwich are solid options for those who don’t like seafood. You want to eat one of the best cookies at Disney World — we will always sing the praises of the Minnie Lava Cookie. Skip Columbia Harbour House if… You don’t like seafood (although the chicken strips are a good alternative). You want a sit-down meal at a table service restaurant. You have shellfish/seafood allergies or want more variety in plant-based meals. Overall We’re happy to see another quick-service option now available at Magic Kingdom, although some of this menu was previously available at Tomorrowland Terrace. But it does feel a little nicer to eat New England-style fare in a New England-themed restaurant instead (and in the air conditioning!). The food here is consistently solid, although it does trend heavily toward seafood. But don’t count out the Chicken Strips — these are some of the best you’ll find at Disney World. And for vegans, the Lighthouse Sandwich is a decent option. So for groups with picky eaters, that’s an option to consider. Would we trek across Magic Kingdom for a meal here? Yep, we sure would. Magic Kingdom isn’t known for its robust fast food options so this spot, with its unique menu, definitely makes it more appealing at times. We’ve consistently enjoyed our meals here and wouldn’t mind walking a few extra steps for a good meal. However, we’d cross Magic Kingdom or most of central Florida for the Minnie Lava Cookie, and that might make this a must for those with a sweet tooth. But if you’re near Liberty Square and find yourself hungry for a little more, Columbia Harbour House is still a solid option. 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 Columbia Harbour House since it reopened? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does Columbia Harbour House at Disney World Still Offer Something For Everyone? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yesterday, we shared a full look at all of the Halloween treats coming to Disney World soon, and we’ve already been making our way through some of them today! Happy Halloween from Main Street, U.S.A.! A number of spooktacular treats are set to be released in Magic Kingdom starting today, only 2 of which were listed as items that would be exclusive to Disney After Hours Boo Bash. But, as we made our way around Magic Kingdom today to get those other treats that were not listed as Boo Bash exclusives, we encountered a bit of a problem. As we shared above, a number of Halloween treats were set to be released in Magic Kingdom today including the Prince John Sucker, a Mocha Chocolate Chip, a Maleficent Churro, and more. Again, only 2 of the treats at Magic Kingdom were listed as being exclusive items only available to those attending Boo Bash. Those 2 items were the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake and the Apple Ginger Dale. Our understanding, based on Disney’s announcement, was that the other treats (the ones not identified as Boo Bash exclusives) would be available all day to regular Magic Kingdom guests. Fall in Magic Kingdom! So, this morning we made our way to Magic Kingdom bright and early to check out those all-day treats. First, we went to find a Maleficent Churro (churro covered in chocolate cookie crumble drizzled with purple icing topped with green and purple sugar). But, when we stopped by the snack carts in Magic Kingdom, Cast Members informed us that the Maleficent Churro would ONLY be sold during Boo Bash. Another Cast Member said that they didn’t get a lot of product in this year which could be why it is being limited to Boo Bash hours. Main Street, U.S.A. Pumpkins Next we made our way to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies for the Prince John Sucker (Tart green apple lemonade slush topped with whipped cream and a ring pop). Again, this was not identified in Disney’s guide as a treat that would be exclusive to Boo Bash. But, when we arrived at Auntie Gravity’s, two Cast Members said the slush is a Boo Bash exclusive. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies The mystery continues!! Would the Five Dozen Egg Slush from Storybook Treats suffer a similar fate? It seems so! When we visited Storybook Treats today, the Cast Member there told us it is ONLY for Boo Bash guests (despite it not having been identified as such by Disney when they released the list of Halloween treats coming to the parks). Five Dozen Egg Slushy The only treat left for us to check on is the Mocha Chocolate Chip (Frozen mocha topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a sugar acorn) from Golden Oak Outpost. We’ll be checking back on this later today and will update this post. Currently, the Boo Bash website and the Disney Parks Blog post still only lists 2 treats (the funnel cake and Ginger Dale drink) as event-exclusive items. But, it seems that the other items coming to Magic Kingdom may also turn out to be event-exclusive items as well. Pumpkins in Magic Kingdom Keep in mind that tonight is the first night of Boo Bash, so things could change. These treats could pop up in the parks for regular day guests to enjoy later today, or at a later date during the Halloween season. But, for right now it seems many of these treats may only be available to those who pay to attend Boo Bash. Note that Boo Bash tickets are separate from regular park admission. That means that unless you buy the separate ticket for the event, you won’t be able to participate in its special events or enjoy its special offerings — including (potentially) these treats. Disney After Hours BOO Bash ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on this and let you know what we find. Click here to see our review of a nutella-filled treat that has received a bit of a twist 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 Are you planning on attending Boo Bash? Tell us in the comments! The post The Halloween Food Problem You May Run Into in Magic Kingdom Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Orlando Resort celebrates its annual passholders by offering discount and benefits for a limited time. View the full article Universal celebrates annual passholders with discounts and benefits By KATHLEEN CHRISTIANSEN Passholder Appreciation Days 2021 Universal Orlando annual passholders can enjoy more than 20 limited-time food and beverage offerings (like the pork spare ribs from Bigfire at Universal CityWalk) during Passholder Appreciation Days. (Courtesy Universal Orlando / Courtesy photo) Universal Orlando celebrates its annual passholders by offering discounts and benefits for a limited time. The resort’s Passholder Appreciation Days begin Aug. 16 and run through Sept. 30 at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk and select hotels. The celebration features discounts on Express Passes and hotel stays for both annual and seasonal passholders as well as more than 20 limited-time food and beverage menu items — such as Lombard Seafood Grill’s lobster mac and cheese at Universal Studios Florida, vegan pizza tots from Green Eggs and Ham Cafe at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Voodoo Doughnut’s AP Doughnut at Universal CityWalk and specialty cocktails like the Peachy Paloma at Universal hotels. Passholders will also receive special perks, including a free UOAP-themed magnet, exclusive merchandise (available for purchase) and early admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay on select dates. Kathleen Christiansen Orlando Sentinel

There’s so much going on in Disney World right now that it’s almost impossible NOT to have any questions! Between the new mask policy and the start of BOO Bash, there are a lot of changes happening. Guest Experience Team To help answer some questions, one might turn to My Disney Experience! The My Disney Experience app and website both offer a live chat feature where guests can type their questions and wait for a Cast Member to reply. (It’s the tile called “Chat With Us” in the bottom right corner of the app!) ©Disney Recently, while trying to use the chat feature, we got an interesting message! An automatic response came up that reads, “…we may not be able to assist you until tomorrow.” ©Disney Tomorrow?! It seems like that live chat isn’t so live at the moment. One thing to keep in mind is that the actual wait time for a reply may vary. A DFB reporter reached out to Disney through the My Disney Experience chat just yesterday and received this same message. But they had a response from Disney within 10 minutes! Today, our reporter waited for a little over 40 minutes to receive a reply. So, the times really can vary. But that tomorrow message sure does give an initial shock. If you’re looking for a faster reply you might want to call Disney World through the Help Center page on My Disney Experience! Or if you’re at the parks, it may be faster to go to the Front Desk at your hotel or Guest Relations. The SECRET tips for getting Disney World to answer the phone! For all your other burning questions, stick around! We are always keeping our readers up to date with the latest Disney news and information! Check out How the Cost of the Magical Express Replacement Compares to an Uber to Disney World!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Live Chat Had An INSANE Wait Time Today 👀 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween has arrived at Disney World in full force and we’re been bringing you along for all the fall happenings! It’s Halloween! So far, we’ve brought you a look at all the decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., shared ALL of the new Halloween merchandise available in the parks (and even online), and soon we’ll be headed to Magic Kingdom for BOO Bash. But, before we can deck out in our best costume for the party, we’re eating our way through all of the new Halloween treats in the parks and resorts! We already brought you our review of the Halloween Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and now we’re headed over to Hollywood Scoops for more! Hollywood Scoops Beginning today through October 31st, guests can stop by to pick up the newest ice-cream creation — the Halloween Shake! It is a candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake donut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, AND candy corn for $9.49. We’re excited about this one! Honestly, this thing is super Instagrammable…a milkshake topped with a bundt cake?! Come on! It has a CAKE on top. But, does it live up to candy corn lovers’ standards? Well, we thought it was top-notch! The shake itself reminded us a lot of one that they used to have at Auntie Gravity’s a few years ago. And there were even a few little pieces of candy corn mixed into the shake itself! Surprisingly delicious! As far as the cake topping the shake goes, it wasn’t anything too special. It was definitely more like a donut-shaped cake instead of an actual cake donut. It’s a simple vanilla flavor without too much going on, but if that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll enjoy it! The icing on top is actually white chocolate, which was a yummy surprise we weren’t expecting. It’s like getting two desserts in one. Besides all that, be prepared to eat LOTS of whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy corn because they went heavy on the garnish. (We certainly don’t mind, though. ) Sprinkles in nearly every bite. Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to snack our way through Disney World, especially as we try out all of the new Halloween treats! Click HERE for a FULL LIST of the Halloween Treats Coming 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 Are YOU a fan of candy corn? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Has What We Didn't Know We Needed...Drinkable Candy Corn! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article