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A (not so) long, long time ago in a galaxy (not so) far away, a quaint little watering hole named Oga’s Cantina opened up in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. Oga’s Cantina We’ve tried every drink this spot has to offer! But there’s ONE DRINK guests — including us — keep coming back to time and time again. The Fuzzy Tauntaun. It’s easily the most unique drink on the menu for good reason: IT MAKES YOUR MOUTH NUMB! So what are you to do if the craving for one strikes “off-world” (AKA, your home)? Make it yourself! Not only that, but we have a BONUS recipe too. Put on your lab coats and bust out the pocket protectors — it’s about to get sciencey up in here. Oh Fuzzy Tauntaun, how we love thee. You make our mouth feel MEGA weird (it’s a bizarre hot/cold/tingly/numb sensation you need to feel to believe!). If you’ve never had this drink, it’s basically Oga’s take on a Fuzzy Navel. It’s VERY sweet (like most drinks at Oga’s) but that foam is what sets it on another level! Fuzzy Tauntaun So you’ve decided to take on the challenging endeavor of making Oga’s infamous Fuzzy Tauntaun yourself, eh? Forewarning: it takes a bit of work. And prep. And time. And possibly some extra tools you don’t have in your kitchen. It’s all cool. Deep calming breaths — we’re gonna get through this together. Do you need to be a total science pro to make this? A molecular gastronomist? Know how to do more than boil water in the kitchen? Nah, not necessarily. It’s really not that difficult to make but you do need to plan ahead. We’ll break down the different aspects for you in detail so you can recreate this crazy drink with us at home. Even better — we make our own variation you might like even BETTER. Gonna have to keep reading to see what it is! Note, Disney hasn’t shared the recipe for this drink but the ingredients are known from the menu. We did our best to replicate it in our kitchen, but your experience may differ from ours a bit. Don’t hesitate to hit us up with questions in the comments section and we’ll do our best to help you out! Fuzzy Tauntaun Copycat Recipe Makes: 1 drink 3.5 oz Simply Orange with Tangerine (see notes below if unavailable) 1.5 oz Ciroc Peach Vodka .5 oz Bols Peach Schnapps (any peach Schnapps will do!) .5 oz Monin Cane Syrup (and cane syrup/simple syrup with work!) Buzz Button Foam (recipe below) Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shave vigorously and strain into a glass with ice. Top with Buzz Button Foam. Can’t find Simply Orange with Tangerine? Neither could we. If you live near a Trader Joe’s they sell bottles of tangerine juice that could be mixed with regular OJ. Other stores occasionally sell orange/tangerine juice blend. BUT, in a pinch just make your own. Get some mandarin oranges from the store (Cuties type ones work just fine) and juice one into a measuring cup. Top with OJ til you get as much as you need. Buzz Button Foam 1 cup Everclear/close to 100% grain alcohol About 50 Buzz Button flowers (we used these dried ones) Soy Lecithin (1-2% by weight) Water Combine Everclear and flowers in a sealable container. Crush flowers with the back of a big spoon best you can. Leave in a dark place to extract for 3 weeks (or longer!) Strain liquid then measure out as much as desired (we used 1.5 oz). Weigh and record weight. In a separate vessel measure out the same amount of water by weight. Add those 2 numbers together. To the water, add 1-2%, by weight, of soy lecithin. Microwave for short bursts watching so it doesn’t foam over. Completely dissolve the lecithin by stirring or blending. Combine with buzz button tincture. Pop in the fridge til cool. When ready to use, add a fish tank pump with and air stone (they’re cheap — we used this one!) to the liquid and watch as it bubbles! Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender but it might take a bit longer and make a slightly denser foam. Ideally, give the foam a minute to “set” before scooping on your drink. Mixture can be saved and refoamed as needed. Step By Step Breakdown First, we make our foam. This is THE thing that sets this drink apart. You can’t find the ingredients for this at your local mega-mart, so advanced planning is key. What makes Buzz foam go crazy in your mouth is the use of Buzz Buttons, sometimes called Electric Daisies or Toothache plant. This has been used for a long time to treat (you guessed it) toothaches. They’re not particularly easy to source out though. We bought a pack of about 50 dried buttons on Amazon, but have noticed the listings change often, so just keep your eyes peeled. Buzz Buttons We exhausted every option trying to find the fastest, easiest way you could make this at home so we’re gonna share our failures with you along with successes so you don’t try them like we did. That led us to Spilanthes. Spiwhathies??? This is a tincture of Buzz Buttons and alcohol or oil. So essentially, a premade version of what we’re about to do. Yeah, this was NOT as good. We bought some to try and can tell you, after 3 weeks of soaking the flowers in alcohol, it doesn’t come close to the potency of the homemade mixture. So basically — no shortcuts (sorry guys!). Back to our DIY mixture. Dump your flowers in a jar. You want to measure out a cup of Everclear and pour it in the jar. Everclear Everclear is the strongest proof alcohol you can purchase. If you can’t get your hands on it, any unflavored vodka will do but the stronger the alcohol, the more efficient it will be at extracting the flowers. Ready to make some flowery magic After adding them, we decided to crush these bad boys up with the back of a big wooden spoon to help things along. Seal up your jar and pop it in the pantry for a few weeks. We did three, but the effect was decent after even a few days. Longer is better so if you’ve got the time, wait. After those weeks go by… Mmm…green sludge …you’ll be rewarded with…green liquid. It’s cool, we’re going to strain out the flowers and that greenish liquid is going to be the key to the foamy magic. Dip your finger in it and try it on your tongue. Crazy! Time to gather the rest of the party. Say hello to your mystery ingredient number 2: Lecithin. (We’re entering the Science Nerd portion of the post. Don’t get scared.) MMM…soy? This stuff has a myriad of uses, most notably in making emulsions. For our purpose, it will be what gives the liquid enough oomph to form bubbles and HOLD the bubbles. MOST grocery stores sell this, but if you can’t find it, Amazon got you. It comes in powdered, liquid, or granule form. Some are made from sunflower as well. All should work fine here, but we used granules since it’s what we had. Not yummy, but useful We DID look into alternatives — of which there are many — but settled on lecithin after lots of testing. Interestingly, one of the top recommendations for making a culinary foam (or “air,” as were actually trying to make) is a product called Foam Magic. Foam Magic It’s supposed to work on just about anything to make a stable foam. In all of our tests…this was a total dud. We tried it with a variety of liquids from juice to water to alcohol. This just didn’t work for us. In goes the Foam Magic It makes stable bubbles but they were almost slimy and didn’t last near as long as we wanted them to. Plus the bubbles were just too big. Oga’s foam is full of tiny bubbles and a notably drier foam. This might be a molecular gastronomy favorite product, but didn’t pass muster for us. Fat bubbles that pop TOO FAST. Blech. Back to our mixture. The key to success here is simple and necessary: a kitchen scale. You NEED a scale to succeed here The ratios for the foam are based on WEIGHT. You want to ideally add 1% (2% worked too) of lecithin to the total weight of liquid. That means we’re going to weigh our liquids and find what 1-2% is and add just that much. First, let’s gather everything. Everyone ready to go? You can scale this up or down as you like, but for our tests we did 1.5oz of buzz button liquid and 1.5oz water. All the ingredients ready You want to WEIGHT the buzz button liquid. Record this number. Weighing Set the green stuff aside. Make sure you have the same weight of water. To that add that 1% (ish) of Lecithin. It’ll look kinda like an Orbitz drink from the 90s (anyone else remember those? Gross but was so fun to drink!). Water and Lecithin Pop this sucker in the microwave and cook until it foams up. WATCH THIS LIKE A HAWK. It only takes a second or two and it foams up like a rocket! We definitely had to clean our microwave at one point! The foam will subside fast. You’ll be left with a thick yellowish sludge. Yum?? You want to fully dissolve the lecithin in the water. If you have the patience (we didn’t) you could stir with a spoon. We whizzed it up with one of those little milk frothers like this one. This thing seriously gets so much use in the kitchen Whiz it up good! Frothy! Now dump in your green buzz button liquid and whiz it up again. Pop it in the fridge til cool. Then you’re ready to rock! Ready to foam! So how are we actually gonna foam this? Well…if you’ve ever looked at Oga’s where the foam is kept behind the bar, it’s a large vessel. The foam is continually coming out the top, meaning it’s ALWAYS making more. Can you spy the foam at behind the bar? This only means one thing in the world of foam — they’re using an air pump to continually produce those bubbles. This is a common technique with foams! Seems tough to pull off? Nah — get a cheap fish tank air pump! You can usually get one for about 10 bucks and they should come with an air stone. This is basically an aerated rock that, when air pushes into it, makes a zillion tiny bubbles. Just what we need. Fish tank pump in the kitchen, yo! Wanna know how easy this is? Ready? Wait for it…drop the stone in the liquid. Boom. You got foam. FOAM Fluffy, stable, tongue-zapping foam. If you let the bubbles sit for about a minute they’ll have time to”set” but scooping them up right away works too. Plus you can KEEP MAKING MORE because the power for endless bubbles is at your fingertips now. MUAHAHA! Oh wait. What’s that? You didn’t buy a fish tank pump? That’s cool. You can still do this, but we’d recommend using an Immersion Blender. Pop it in and give it a bit to foam. Immersion Blender It takes longer this way and the foam might be a slightly different texture, but it works! Foamin’ it up Set all this foamy magic aside and now, FINALLY, it’s time to make some DRANKS. Gather the troops: Ready to Tauntaun Wait, what’s that orange doing there?? So we know from the menu this drink uses Simply Orange with Tangerine. She real tough to find in stores, y’all. If you do, props. We couldn’t. And not wanting to venture to Trader Joe’s (where they sell fresh tangerine juice — yum!) we made our own. Enter a Cutie orange! Juice Tangerine, to us, is one of the flavors we find we catch most in this drink so going without it works fine if you just want to use OJ and call it a day, but we wanted that tangeriney taste. We juiced a mandarin (tangerines are types of mandarines, so the flavor is similar) and topped it off with regular OJ. We got about 1.5 oz of mandarin juice. You need 3.5 oz for one drink, so add Oj accordingly. Juice OK, so NOW we’re ready. 1.5 oz Circoc Peach vodka, .5 oz Peach Schnapps, .5 oz cane syrup, and that 3.5 oz juice. Ready to rock Grab your trusty cocktail shaker full of ice… Shaker, shake, shake …and dump it all in. Shake it up til it’s ice cold. Mmm OK, time to assemble. BUT THE GLASSES?! Yeah. We know. Trust us, being purists, we wanted to show this to you in THE GLASS you get at Oga’s. This glass seriously became our white whale But we can’t. We tried, y’all. Turns out the glass used in the bar is REALLY tough to come by. It’s sold under a few names, and you can find it in a smaller shot glass size still, but full size is sold out everywhere and has been for a LONG time. (If anyone finds any, holler!) We suspect that’s why it’s not always served it that glass on more recent visits. #notmytauntaunglass So we dug in our cabinet for the “weirdest” glasses we had. Space cups. Well…we didn’t have a ton. But we did have cider glasses. And those are real fun to hold and drink out of. So we used that. Cider glass subbing in! All that’s left is to turn on the air pump, scoop some bubbles on top… Almost there… …and BOOM. A Fuzzy Tauntaun AT HOME! WE DID IT How does it taste? Like the real deal! It’s just like being in space! The foam is just as zippy and numbing and that drink is just as sah-weet as we remember. BUT WAIT, There’s MORE! So. About that “it’s SUPER sweet” thing. It’s a sugar bomb. Most of Oga’s drinks are. A crazy sugary sweet drink here and there in Disney World is OK but, at home, we don’t always want to feel like we’re drinking straight sugar. So we made our own variation! Introducing, the Fuzzy Tauntini! Fuzzy Tauntini Makes: 1 drink 2 oz Ciroc Peach Vodka .5 oz orange juice .5 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice .5 oz cane syrup edible glitter (optional, but way more fun with it! This is the kind we have, but it comes in LOTS of colors) Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Top with Buzz Button Foam. THIS drink has all the flavors of the Fuzzy Tauntaun will less sweetness, a bit more booze, a bit more tart, and served straight up. You’ll need: 2 oz Ciroc Peach Vodka, .5 oz orange juice, .5 oz lemon juice (pretend it’s fresh-squeezed ), and .5 oz of cane syrup (not pictured below). Tauntini time! That edible glitter is totally not required but why would we NOT make something glittery and (in our case) blue?! EMBRACE THE SPACE DRINK! We used about a pea-sized scoop. GLITTER The result? A swirly, glittery, BLUE cocktail. So spaaaarkly Top it with that Buzz foam… Foamed up! …and you’ve got yourself a cocktail fit for the finest bar in all of Tatooine, Batuu, or any of the other outer planets. Yum! This goes down easy if you like a STRONG drink. It still tastes sweet and fruity but the sugar takes a backseat here. You get much more citrus to balance the peach. Sparkllleeeessssss If you’re looking for “an elegant weapon for a more civilized age,” as Obi-Wan Kenobi would say, give this a try and let us know what you think! WHEW! Guys. Group hug — we did it! Don’t you feel all accomplished and molecular gastronomist for accomplishing such a feat?! WE DO. We’re so proud of you. We totally believed in you the whole time. That buzz foam mixture will last for a long time in the fridge sealed up, so you can make these drinks whenever you like after first making up the mix. Give it a try and let us know how you do!! 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 like Oga’s Fuzzy Tauntaun? Let us know below! The post STEP BY STEP PHOTOS: Copycat Fuzzy Tauntaun (And Tauntini!) Recipe From Disney's Oga's Cantina! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The situation with COVID-19 develops, and rules regarding masks, vaccines, and more continue to change. Health and Safety Signage at Disneyland We’ve shared details about a law that was passed in Florida banning businesses from requiring guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to serve them. But, now we’ve got a development on how that situation may be changing when it comes to cruises. Previously, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order banning vaccine passports in the State. This was then turned into a law that was passed by the Florida legislature and signed by the Governor, making the terms permanent. The law prevents Florida businesses from requiring guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to serve them. This has become an issue of contention when it comes to cruise lines seeking to set sail from Florida due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines regarding the return to sailing. Disney Cruise Line Essentially, if a cruise line seeks to have one of its ships take paying passengers out into the water again, the CDC guidelines note that they should (1) require at least 95% of their passengers to be vaccinated, and require at least 98% of their crew members to be vaccinated; or (2) they must complete a simulation/test sailing phase. Keep in mind that Florida did sue the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking to block the vaccination requirements and ultimately a federal court ruled that the CDC cannot enforce its conditional framework for the return to sailing, but the regulations can be used as guidelines. According to PBS, “all cruise lines operating in Florida have agreed to keep following the CDC’s instructions on a voluntary basis.” Disney Cruise But now one federal judge has weighed in on the issue of vaccination passports when it comes to cruises leaving from Florida. According to WFTV, on Sunday a federal judge weighed in favor of Norwegian Cruise Line and will allow the cruise line to require guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for cruises leaving out of Florida. The judge issued the preliminary injunction despite Florida’s law banning vaccine passports. ©Norwegian Cruise Line A spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stated, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is pleased to report that today Judge Williams ruled in our favor granting a preliminary injunction which paves the way for the Company’s three brands to require documentation confirming a guest’s vaccination status prior to boarding. This order will now allow the Company to operate in the safest way possible with 100% vaccination of all guests and crew when sailing from Florida ports...The Company’s first sailing from Florida is scheduled on August 15, 2021 on Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.” ©Norwegian Cruise Line According to PBS, a spokesperson for Governor DeSantis said the state will appeal the federal Judge’s ruling. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates on this situation and let you know what we find. Click here to see the COVID-19 testing requirements for Disney Cruise Line. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Judge Rules That Cruise Line Can Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine, Despite Florida Law first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A ruling in favor of Norwegian Cruises Line could set a precedent that favors “vaccine passports.” View the full article More businesses could follow Norwegian Cruise Line and require vaccines By RON HURTIBISE The Norwegian Gem cruise ship is shown docked, Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at PortMiami. (Wilfredo Lee/AP) Norwegian Cruise Line could be clearing the way for businesses across the U.S. to require customers to show proof of vaccination before being served. Attorneys looking into a federal district judge’s ruling on Sunday allowing Norwegian to require vaccination of all future passengers said the ruling, if upheld, could set a precedent that could strike down laws in several states barring businesses from requiring “vaccine passports.” If that’s the end result of Norwegian’s challenge of Florida’s vaccine passport ban, it would be a huge political setback for Gov. Ron DeSantis, rumored to be considering a presidential run in 2024. and other Republican governors who have enacted passport bans to appeal to mostly conservative, vaccine-resistant constituents. Twenty states, all with Republican governors, prohibit proof-of-vaccination requirements. Eleven of the states’ bans were established through governors’ executive orders while nine others, including Florida, enacted their bans through legislation. The Florida Legislature modeled the state’s ban after a DeSantis executive order in March. “I think the Norwegian lawsuit gave a template to businesses that feel overburdened by other states’ legislation,” said Michael Winkleman, a Miami-based attorney specializing in maritime law. While businesses in other states would have to file their own lawsuits challenging the particulars of their own state’s laws, Wiinkleman sees “a distinct possibility that the case will lead to all businesses being allowed to require vaccine passports.” But first, the ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams allowing Norwegian to require vaccines of passengers on voyages starting Aug. 15 will have to survive an appeal by DeSantis and possible trip to the U.S. Supreme Court.The case was filed by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which also owns Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises Williams, in a 59-page written order outlining her reasoning, laid out several points of law she said supported Norwegian’s challenge. DeSantis’ office focused on one of those reasons — violation of free speech rights — in announcing plans to appeal the injunction at the 11th Circuit appellate court in Atlanta, presumably before Norwegian’s first voyage on Aug. 15 from PortMiami. Williams’ order found that the vaccine passport ban violates First Amendment rights of free speech by barring businesses from requiring vaccine documentation but not from requiring customers to present other medical documents or respond to oral questions of whether they are vaccinated. The law is also unconstitutional under a “content-based” restriction because it singles out specific subject matter, in this case a card verifying that someone got a vacccne, but does not prohibit businesses from requiring customers to show documentation of negative COVID-19 tests or other types of medical documentation, the order states. Establishing the First Amendment violations was necessary based on arguments Norwegian raised in its suit, Winkleman said. Yet, he said, it also gave DeSantis an opening to challenge the entire ruling. A statement on Monday by DeSantis’ press secretary Christina Pushaw argued the ban has nothing to do with freedom of speech. “We disagree with the judge’s legal reasoning and will be appealing to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals,” the statement said. “A prohibition on vaccine passports does not even implicate, let alone violate, anyone’s speech rights, and it furthers the substantial, local interest of preventing discrimination among customers based on private health information.” Attorneys who studied the order said the free speech points set up the legal logic of the points Williams made later. One of her points takes issue with the state’s contention that the law is intended to prevent discrimination against unvaccinated people and to protect medical privacy. “If combatting discrimination were the goal, merely banning the exchange of COVID-19 vaccination documentation is an ineffective way to accomplish this objective,” the order states, “because [the law] does not directly prohibit the treating of unvaccinated persons or those who decline to verify their vaccination status by businesses and employers differently.” The judge made a well-reasoned argument, said Bob Jarvis, law professor at Nova Southeastern University. “The only justification Florida has advanced is that the law is meant to protect the civil rights of the unvaccinated,” Jarvis said. “She’s saying, ‘That’s not good enough.’ The unvaccinated have no civil rights based on their vaccination status. It’s not like discriminating against African Americans or members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer communities. We incarcerated Typhoid Mary to prevent her from infecting others. All businesses want to know — ‘Are you a threat to my employees or my other customers?’” From that perspective, the passport ban violates businesses’ right to freely associate with whom they want, and to not associate with others, as long as their reasons are not based on unchangeable characteristics such as race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Denying service to unvaccinated people, Jarvis said, is no different than requiring customers to wear shoes or barring them from bringing animals inside a restaurant. “It’s to protect the health of others,” Jarvis said. Harsh Arora, business attorney and partner at Fort Lauderdale-based Kelley Kronenberg, said Williams’ order identifies holes in the state law that prevents it from doing what legislators intended. For example, it does not prohibit orally asking for vaccination status and using oral replies to determine whether to serve a customer, Arora said. While the law purportedly is meant to protect the privacy of customers’ medical information, it does not bar businesses from retaining, publishing or disclosing their oral responses, he noted, adding, “So what’s the point?” Williams’ order also lays out the current status of the risk Norwegian faces if not allowed to require vaccinations. She said the state presented no evidence to refute Norwegian’s claim that it would suffer “significant reputational damage” if forced to comply with the vaccine passport ban. “The company would have no other reliable method for ensuring that all passengers have been vaccinated,” she wrote. Norwegian would have no other choice but to either cancel its upcoming itinerary to sail from Florida ports or suspend its vaccination policy. “Either option would injure [Norwegian’s] reputation, trust and goodwill among customers who were promised a vaccination requirement ... as well as the 20,000 people who have already booked tickets for voyages on ships departing from or arriving to Florida between now and January 2022,” the ruling states. Further, allowing unvaccinated guests on board increases risks of COVID-19 transmission. Quoting a Norwegian brand consultant, Williams agreed that Norwegian’s “brand trust would be severely harmed and could be destroyed if there were an outbreak of COVID-19 on any of its cruise ships.”The cruise industry is a unique sector whose entire business model depends on cruise lines’ abilities to travel across borders of various federal, state, local and international jurisdictions “in a matter of days and even hours,” the judge said. Meanwhile, research shows that cruise lines are hotbeds for COVID-19 transmission. Yet despite carving out exceptions for health care providers and employers, the state failed to show why it did not carve out a similar exception for cruise lines that would not have placed an unconstitutional burden on interstate activities such as cruises and private bus excursions, the order states. Spokespersons for the major cruise lines declined to say whether the injunction could affect their future vaccination policies. Currently, all members of the Cruise Lines International Association are voluntarily following guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which enable them to resume sailing from U.S. ports if they can establish vaccination rates of 95% for passengers and 98% of employees. The CDC’s ability to shut down cruise lines that don’t follow its guidelines was suspended last month following a legal challenge by DeSantis over the agency’s authority. An order by the 11th Circuit appellate court making those guidelines voluntary in Florida was touted by DeSantis as a major victory. But some legal experts said the victory meant little because cruise lines had already voluntarily committed to complying with the CDC. Norwegian’s challenge of DeSantis’ vaccine passport ban, they said, is the more important fight with higher stakes. A victory by Norwegian, Arora said, “would provide a basis for challenges by other industries in other states, primarily the hospitality industry. Florida has been at the forefront of many of these COVID-19 issues. This could be one.” Ron Hurtibise South Florida Sun Sentinel

Happy Halloween from Disney World! Happy Halloween from Main Street, U.S.A.! We know what you’re thinking, “but it’s only August?!” and you’re right, but, the spooky festivities start early in Disney World! Magic Kingdom is already decked out in pumpkins and wreaths, new Halloween merchandise like Crocs and Mickey ears have arrived, and the BOO Bash After Hours event starts tonight. But, before we dress up for a night in Magic Kingdom, we’ve got A LOT of eating to do because MANY of the new treats coming to Disney World for the season arrive today and you know we have to try them all! We arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios bright and early this morning to do some serious eating and we’ve already brought you a look at TWO of the new treats — the Pumpkin Mousse and Spooky Ghost Cupcake from the Trolley Car Cafe. But, we’re not done yet! Now, we’re headed over to Toy Story Land for a new eat at Woody’s Lunch Box! Time for a stop at Woody’s Lunch Box! Beginning today through October 31st, guests can find the Halloween Lunch Box Tart at this location, which is a chocolate-hazelnut filled lunch box tart frosted with spooky vanilla icing, Halloween sprinkles, and candy corn for $4.29. Now, if you’re hoping to give this one a try, you’ll want to be sure that you order it up bright and early (even if you want to eat it later) because mobile ordering pick-up windows can go FAST at Woody’s Lunch Box. ©Disney So, what makes this new sPoOkY tart special? Well, it’s really just the toppings! The filling is exactly the same as the Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart that’s normally on the menu, but with this one, you’ll get vanilla icing, sprinkles, and candy corn instead of the traditional maple fondant and candied bacon. A sPoOky Lunch Box Tart! There’s no doubt that this tart is decked out for the season and if you’re a fan of candy corn and Nutella then this one is going to be one that you’ll want to check out! We thought that the pastry itself was very fresh and that chocolate-hazelnut filling was just like we remembered it from the traditional tart you can find here — heavy on the chocolate with a hint of hazelnut, much like Nutella itself! Plus, some of our favorite bites were the ones that included bits of the candy corn on top, as it added a unique flavor to the tart (though they’re easy to pick off if you don’t like them). Nothing too new here The only thing we really want more of in this treat? That filling! We always think that these tarts could be filled with a little more of the goodness inside, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less tasty. So, if the words Nutella and Candy Corn make you (or your kids) come running, then be sure to put in your mobile order at Woody’s Lunch Box! But, if you’re not a big fan of chocolate or have a nut allergy, then this is going to be one to skip on your next trip. Of course, we have a TON of other Halloween treat reviews coming to you soon, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see ALL 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 Which flavor Lunch Box Tart is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: There's a NEW Twist on a Nutella-Filled Poptart in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Halloween season has arrived in Walt Disney World! With the recent introduction of autumn decorations in Magic Kingdom, the new Halloween merchandise, and the start of BOO Bash, it’s feeling more and more like fall in Disney World. Halloween in Magic Kingdom! As you may know, a new season in Disney World calls for some new treats! We found a ghostly new treat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, but is it as supernaturally good as it looks? Between August 10th and October 31st, you can get the new Spooky Ghost Cupcake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s snag this bad boy! This dessert is a fudge-filled chocolate cupcake, topped with cookies and cream buttercream, spooky sprinkles, and a vanilla meringue ghost. Isn’t it adorable?! This cupcake is available at two different locations in Hollywood Studios: Backlot Express and Trolley Car Café (aka Starbucks). We picked ours up at Trolley Car. We thought that this cupcake was a big hit! The buttercream on top was great for those who are icing lovers, and it pairs perfectly with that chocolate cake. And that little meringue on top — delicious AND adorable! We’d order it again! The fudge filling was really nice, although we didn’t get to fully form our impression because there wasn’t very much of it in there…really just a little squirt. We definitely want some more of that! Give us more filling, please! All in all, we really enjoyed this cupcake and we’d recommend it to cupcake fans! If you want to try this wickedly good treat yourself, stop by Backlot Express or the Trolley Car Café to get it for $5.99 It definitely goes on the must-try list! We’re always on the lookout for new seasonal Disney treats, so stay tuned for ALL the food and snack reviews! Photos AND Reviews: ALL the 2021 Fall and Halloween Treats in Walt Disney World! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite Halloween treat? Let us know in the comments! The post FUDGE. FILLED. Need We Say More About Disney World's New Cupcake? 👻 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for some Halloween treats?! The Trolly Car Cafe We’ve seen the festive decorations and checked out the merchandise, but now we’re ready to try ALL the Halloween snacks available at Disney World this fall season. And there’s a new dessert at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that’s calling our name! We’ve made it to Trolley Car Cafe (aka the Starbucks in Hollywood Studios), and we’re ready to test out the Pumpkin Mousse! Pumpkin Mousse Placard It’s available from August 10th through October 31st and it’s made with milk chocolate chai mousse filled with pumpkin bread. All of that is set atop a shortbread cookie with a vanilla buttercream leaf and chocolate stem to garnish. Doesn’t that sound delightful during this time of year?! Trolley Car Cafe’s Newest Fall Treat! Just like the name and appearance suggests, the Pumpkin Mousse is definitely a snack for the people who LOVE pumpkin spice out there. Not only is the pumpkin a strong flavor, but the chai immediately stands out whenever you take a bite! The pumpkin bread in the middle is extra spicy too, which makes it blend really well into the overall taste of the treat (even if the texture is different compared to the soft mousse). The chocolate almost takes a backseat to the rest of the treat as a light aftertaste, and we don’t even mind! Pumpkin Mousse The Pumpkin Mousse is extremely flavorful but the shortbread doesn’t have too much of a taste in comparison. Plus, it can get a bit on the mushy side with the amount of mousse on top! The glaze on the pumpkin also has a strange texture that some people might not like, along with the heavy focus on the chai flavor. The Pumpkin Mousse might be more of a treat for the grown-ups since the flavors are a bit on the “sophisticated” side for younger guests. But, the Trolley Car Café also has the Spooky Ghost Cupcake for your kids, so everyone can kick off Fall the sweet way in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Pumpkin Mousse Cross Section If you want to try one for yourself, you can pick it up at Trolley Car Cafe until Halloween for just $5.49. We’ll continue testing out all the new treats in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See the Full List of Halloween Treats! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you like the idea of a pumpkin mousse? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post REVIEW: Pumpkin Spice Has Officially Arrived in Disney World With a NEW Fall Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The FAB FIVE. All-you-care-to-enjoy EATS. Literally just steps away from the Magic Kingdom. Learn About:Chef Mickey’shttp://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/CW-Chef-Mickey-132-225x300-178x80.jpgDisney World Restaurants You guessed it… we’re talking about Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! A visit to Chef Mickey’s is practically a rite of passage for first-time Disney World guests, and many families find themselves making a Disney vacation tradition out of it. But today, we’re not just talking about our latest visit to review breakfast or dinner at this Character Meal. Instead, we’re sharing YOUR stories at this super popular dining spot. Because even with all the awesome ingredients in place for a practically perfect Character Meal, sometimes things aren’t so practically perfect at Chef Mickey’s. Our readers shared their experiences (and even some of their struggles or “Fails”) with us on Facebook so together we can help all of you considering your first — or next — meal at Chef Mickey’s. Before we get to chatting, we want to note that while Chef Mickey’s is indeed one of the few Character Meals you can enjoy in Disney World right now, the experience has been modified in keeping with current safety measures. Characters are not stopping directly by each table and are instead posing for pictures from a distance, and Chef Mickey has even changed up the meal itself, as we’ll discuss shortly. But for now, strap on your big chef’s hat and settle in, friends! Chef Mickey’s Because someone very special (and his best friends) wants to say, “Hiya, pal” at Chef Mickey’s! Dining with Character You know ’em. You love ’em. You can’t get enough of ’em… It’s THE FAB FIVE! The Fab Five Chef MICKEY! Chef Mickey at Chef Mickey’s! MINNIE MOUSE! Minnie Mouse GOOFY! GARWSH! DONALD DUCK! “I’m Number 1!” And PLUTO! Pluto at Chef Mickey’s These five characters are THE reason why Chef Mickey’s is a must-do for so many. As one reader shares: “Honestly Chef Mickey’s isn’t the best place to eat, but it’s an icon and should be on everyone’s Disney Bucket list.” You see, while there are several other Character Meals where you can meet several of these friendly faces, Chef Mickey’s is the ONLY ONE with this fabulously famous combo. And they are kinduva BIG DEAL. Fab Fab Auograph Card complete with Donald Duck Photobomb This is classic Disney, straight off the postcard. And their presence truly is a special thing. It’s also the reason getting an Advance Dining Reservation here can be TRICKY. While we’ll share a few tips for that in a bit, if you’re unable to land a reservation — or, if after reading this, you decide maybe Chef Mickey’s is not the best choice for your group — bear in mind that there ARE other options for dining with Mickey and more Disney pals… . MORE Mickey! Sure, Mickey’s NAME is in Chef Mickey’s, and it’s easily the best-known Character Meal featuring the Main Mouse. But did you know he is also one of the characters at EPCOT’s Garden Grill, where he appears with Pluto and Chip ‘n Dale? Mickey and Pluto! He’s also dressed up for the season at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine for lunch and dinner at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, along with your Hostess with the Mostest, Minnie! Mickey Mouse It’s worth noting that Minnie’s Seasonal Dine is where we’ve noticed the most frequent variance of characters. On our most recent visits, Mickey and Minnie have been joined by Goofy and Pluto. Howdy, Halloween Goofy! But we’ve also met Donald and Daisy here at times (instead of Pluto). And though she may not “officially” be in the Fab Five, don’t let Daisy hear anyone say that she’s NOT FAB. Daisy Duck Who are we kidding?! It doesn’t get any more FAB than Daisy in her dazzling duds! (And ICYMI, Daisy is officially a part of something called The Fab 50 which is in the works as part of the upcoming celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. As the Cheshire Cat — who also made the cut — might say, “We’re all FAB here…“) Mickey’s also the star of Breakfast a la Art with Mickey and Friends at Topolino’s Terrace in Disney’s Riveria Resort (with the “and friends” being Minnie, Donald, and sometimes Daisy). You could say hello to Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace! Mickey’s also ready to join you on Donald’s Dining Safari at Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House. Oh, boy! On our last visit, he was joined by Goofy, Daisy, and Donald (who would very much like to remind you that he gets top billing here)! Donald in his Safari Gear! Though Character Dining is currently unavailable at ‘Ohana (which just reopened in July) in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Mickey previously said “Aloha” to you there, too, along with his pal Pluto as well as Lilo and Stitch as part of the Best Friends Breakfast. Mickey at ‘Ohana’s character breakfast! So, you see, even if these meals are somewhat lesser-known, that doesn’t mean they’re not great, by any stretch. See ALL of the Disney World Character Meals — sorted by starring Characters — HERE! And, in fact, some of the other options may be even better for your particular group. Let’s chat a little more… . What’s Cookin’ at Chef Mickey’s Previous Buffet If you’ve previously visited Chef Mickey’s, you may be familiar with it as a full buffet. As we mentioned earlier, buffets around Disney World are currently suspended in keeping with current safety measures. Chef Mickey’s On the buffet, selections were pretty standard, and for dinner they included — but were not limited to — soups and salads, a meat-carving station, pasta dishes (like Mickey-shaped Cheese Ravioli), plenty o’ sides like scalloped potatoes, Chef Mickey’s Mac and Cheese, and more for the little ones. Chef Mickey’s Previous Buffet A highlight was the Ice Cream Sundae Bar for dessert. Sprinkles, Candies, and more! Honestly, it never received the best reviews with regards to food — from both yours truly and DFB readers. Here are a few examples: “My feeling is, at least for breakfast, we go for the characters. The food is a buffet… don’t go expecting an excellent meal. Having said that, the last time we went was better than previous times.” Mickey and Minnie Waffles “I think there are WAY better buffets and restaurants than Chef Mickey’s. Food is not really great and it’s always so busy so service is never the greatest. And for the price, you should expect the food to be great.” That said, we also received several reader comments from those who quite enjoyed the buffet: “We loved dinner there both times we went! We hope it goes back to a buffet eventually. It was great for people who aren’t ‘foodies.’” Tortellini Marinara from Buffet “Went in June 2021. Everything went well. Our waiter was excellent. We prefer the buffet food better but it was still worth the price to be served and have characters go by. Still a magical experience for us. Prolly wouldn’t go back unless it’s a buffet again.” “I loved going when they did the switch from breakfast to lunch and you could eat a little of everything…” (P.S. We LOVE that Buffet PRO TIP!) Buffet Desserts One reader’s regret was: “Not being able to enjoy all their food! There’s too much to choose from. I love Chef Mickey!” Current Family-Style Like any great cook, though, Chef Mickey is nothing if not adaptable. So when he understood that buffet service would be suspended for a while, he whipped up an all-you-care-to-enjoy Family Feast, featuring a family-style experience (served tableside) for both breakfast and dinner! Tableside Service at Chef Mickey’s For breakfast, that means an assortment of breads and pastries followed by fruit and a yogurt parfait, then a platter of Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Sausage, Slow-roasted Beef Brisket, Mickey Waffles, Pork Sausage Links, and Smoked Bacon. Traditional Selections Breakfast also includes guests’ choice of a Chef Mickey Signature Selection of a Loaded Potato-Cheese Casserole, Banana Bread French Toast, or a “Celebration” Mickey Pancake. (The cost is $42 per adult and $27 per child ages 3-9.) “Celebration” Mickey Pancake P.S. Don’t miss the Loaded Potato-Cheese Casserole! Loaded Potato-Cheese Casserole Click HERE to check out our review of the updated BREAKFAST at Chef Mickey’s! Dinner includes a bread basket, a First Course of a trio of salads, a trio of Plated Signature Item (like Potato Gnocchi, Roasted Garlic Potato Gratin, and Plant-Based Faro Wheat Fried Rice) and a selection of Proteins (we’re talking Prime Rib, Traditional Roast Breast of Turkey, and Salmon) with veggies. Potato Gnocchi The hearty fare is all followed with family-style desserts. Oreo Mickeys among the Dessert Plate (The cost is $55 per adult and $36 per child ages 3-9.) Click HERE to find our most recent review of DINNER at Chef Mickey’s! Here at the DFB, we do find the food better now (over the buffet). As a reader shared: “We went June 29 this year- loved the family style eating! Dinner was great!” Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast Dinner But we’re still more inclined to recommend Garden Grill, Tusker House, and Topolino’s Terrace — not only for the food, but we find them to offer better experiences overall. And our readers had plenty of their own recommendations to share, too! “My opinion is the food is better at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood Studios or Donald’s breakfast safari at Animal Kingdom with mainly all the same characters.” Pork and Grits at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine “We will always send folks to Tusker House or Garden Grill, because both of those experiences were outstanding …over Chef Mickey based on our experience.” “We’d rather hit Tusker House or Garden Grill for breakfast, or 1900 Park Fare for dinner or breakfast! All great.” ALL the bread at Tusker House Breakfast “Never been to Chef Mickey’s. I have to tell all of you that the character breakfast at Topolino’s is worth every single penny.” Quiche and Pastries Paint Can at Topolino’s Terrace Click HERE to check out the various fare at the Disney World Character Meals! Of course, beyond the food and characters, there are always things to consider about the setting itself of your chosen restaurant. And we’re going to discuss a very specific point about Chef Mickey’s next. “Clap Our Hands and Stomp Our Feet!” There was one thing that didn’t really come up much in our most recent conversation about Chef Mickey’s on Facebook. But because it’s typically a common topic when it comes to Chef Mickey’s, we feel the need to mention it: the NOISE LEVEL. Let’s have some fun! Several factors contribute to this. Right now, for instance, a VERY big refurbishment to the guest rooms is taking place in the Contemporary’s main tower where Chef Mickey’s is located. There’s some WORK goin’ on While the end result of newly refurbished rooms (with The Incredibles theming!) should be worthwhile, obviously the work itself brings extra noise along with it. But even without the construction, the restaurant is tucked in a cavernous location. Chef Mickey’s It’s also a hoppin’ area in general, right next to Contempo Café and within view of the Monorail zooming in and out — which also happens to be part of the fun! And it’s a VERY popular spot for the kiddos. (Enough said.) PLUS you are LITERALLY INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NOISE in the restaurant’s theme song that plays several times throughout your visit, with these lyrics: “We’ll clap our hands and stomp our feet!” You can hear the song in this video to get a better idea: It is just something to keep in mind if noise is a concern for you, or if the atmosphere is simply not your style. You can check out our list of Character Meals ranked by noise level to find some more laid-back options to see what might be a better fit with no less fun. Okay! We’ve walked you through some potential concerns, but all in all, Chef Mickey’s still seems like a great fit for you. Great! So, what’s next? Snagging a Reservation Chef Mickey’s ranks up there close to Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest Restaurant in being a hard-to-get Advance Dining Reservation. As a reader shares, they had no struggles “at the restaurant really, just actually getting a reservation to it. It’s been great every time.” Who DOESN’T want to see this guy?? Obviously, the usual advice applies: BE READY 60 days out from when you want to dine for your best chance. Be logged into My Disney Experience by 6AM EST (and we even recommend a bit earlier, as rezzies can open as early as 5:45AM). “Hiya! This is Mickey. What do I have to do to get a reservation at Chef Mickey’s?” That’s right! Set that alarm! “Struggle: waking up early enough to make the reservation (I can wake up early for a park day no problem!)” (For the record, we hear you on that park day!) But even that’s no guarantee. Fortunately, not only have we been fortunate to find openings at very popular restaurants by continually checking availability on My Disney Experience closer to when we’d like to dine. (And you can even try odd hours, like late-night or WAY early morning.) And we’ve got more tips that go further into detail HERE. Click HERE to see our BEST TIPS for scoring a hard-to-get reservation! Magical Moments at Chef Mickey’s As always, in addition to some of the less-than-magical-moments, plenty of readers had great things to say about their time at Chef Mickey’s, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t share these, as well! When asked about their struggles, this reader said: “Absolutely none. Our experience was amazing both times!” Donald Duck at Chef Mickey’s We also love this story: “We took our son there in his first visit to see how he handled characters. His face when he saw Donald Duck for the first time still brings tears to my eyes.” (See, Donald? You REALLY ARE “Number 1!”) This reader has “Nothing to complain about. We’ve been 3 times – all when the kids were younger, so it’s been a few years now. Good memories!” And THAT’S exactly what we hope this information helps you to gain: good and magical memories of your Disney vacation, no matter where you dine! If we can help you, you know where to find us — right here! And if you’d like to join in the chats to share your stories with others, consider this your invitation to join us over on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! As the Chef of the house would say, we’ll “See Ya Real Soon!” In the meantime, check out our DFB YouTube Video to hear more about Character Dining and the kinds of meals EVERYONE should eat in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Chef Mickey’s? Please let us know with a comment! The post The TRUTH Behind Eating at Chef Mickey's in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Spaceship Earth ©Disney The Most Magical Place on Earth celebrates HALF A CENTURY on October 1st and there are lots of ways to celebrate. We’re especially looking forward to the new decorations on Cinderella Castle, Tower of Terror, and more! And now, we’ve got our FIRST GLIMPSE of the new lighting on Spaceship Earth! We were able to catch a glimpse of Spaceship Earth from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort last night when, after midnight, Spaceship Earth lit up VERY BRIGHTLY. Look at it in the distance! Look, Disney said Spaceship Earth would be a “Beacon of Magic” but we weren’t expecting the new lighting to be SO dramatic. We saw some blue lights… So bright it’s making our camera confused!! …and some purple ones, too! We can’t wait to see you in the park! We can’t WAIT to see the new lighting up close! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World updates! Click here to learn more about Disney World’s 50th! 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 the new lights? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth Was LIT UP Last Night for 50th Anniversary Testing! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been 513 days between the last time Disney Dream sailed with paying customers and its return to business from Port Canaveral on Monday. View the full article

The Haunted Road, a spooky drive-thru attraction, first popped up in Central Florida last year and is set to return for another year of scares in East Orlando. View the full article

The International Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tributes is held annually on Labor Day weekend in Orlando but will be rescheduled for May 2022 amid the spread of COVID-19. View the full article

A legal battle is currently going on between Disney and Scarlett Johansson over the dual release of Black Widow on Disney+ and in theaters. Black Widow Johansson has filed a lawsuit, stating that Disney’s decision to release the film on Disney+ (in addition to theaters) constituted a breach of her contract. The actress has said that her bonuses were tied to the box office performances, meaning that the Disney+ debut may have greatly reduced her earnings. Disney has issued a response, defending its position, as the parties go back and forth in the lawsuit. And now we’ve got another update regarding the situation. The Wall Street Journal has released more details about Disney’s response to the lawsuit Scarlett Johansson’s team has filed over the distribution of Black Widow on Disney+. According to the Wall Street Journal, Dan Petrocelli, a lawyer representing Disney in this legal battle, has stated that Disney will be trying to move the fight from the courts to a confidential arbitration. Black Widow is OUT! According to Petrocelli, the terms of the contract call for confidential arbitration to resolve disputes. Johansson’s team, however, has privately indicated that they don’t believe the arbitration clause applies to this specific lawsuit. ©Disney/Marvel Petrocelli has noted that “the lawsuit is manifestly wrong in every respect.” Petrocelli stated that Johansson’s contract didn’t have any guarantees about an exclusive box office release for the film. According to Petrocelli, “There are no limitations or constraints on the company’s judgment on how to distribute ‘Black Widow.'” Instead, Petrocelli insists the contract provided the studio with “complete control and decision-making over distribution of the movie.” Black Widow ©Marvel Both parties unsuccessfully attempted to have discussions about the situation prior to the filing of the suit. When Disney revealed that Johannson had made $20 million on Black Widow so far, representatives went on to say the lawsuit was “especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.” ©Disney/Marvel Johansson’s agent and co-chairman of Creative Artists Agency Bryan Lourd said that openly talking about the actress’ salary was “an attempt to weaponize her success as an artist and businesswoman, as if that were something she should be ashamed of,” and that Disney’s statement falsely accused Johansson of being insensitive to the pandemic to make her appear as someone they know she isn’t. Petrocelli commented that the statement was “simply criticizing the wrongful accusations in the lawsuit that the company caused a breach of contract.” ©Disney/Marvel The situation regarding this lawsuit is still developing. We’ll keep looking for more updates and share those with you. In the meantime, stay tuned with DFB for more Disney entertainment news. Click here to see more about a new Marvel dining experience coming to Disney Cruise Line. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen Black Widow? Let us know in the comments below. The post Disney Seeks to Move 'Black Widow' Lawsuit from Courts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Spooky Season, friends!! Happy Halloween from Main Street, U.S.A.! That’s right, it may be August, but the Halloween festivities have kicked off in Disney World! Main Street, U.S.A. is all decked out in Mickey wreaths and fun pumpkins, a ton of creepy merch just dropped, and BOO Bash After Hours event starts tomorrow! It’s the perfect time to get in the spirit, and what’s spookier than the Haunted Mansion?! Earlier this year we told you about a Haunted Mansion crossover with the Muppets, and we have a first look at the special! It was announced in May that Muppets Haunted Mansion would be coming to Disney+ this fall. We didn’t have any other info really (besides this amazing announcement from Gonzo and Pepe), but now we do!! Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have a first look at the spooky special! ©Disney According to Entertainment Weekly, the special takes place on Halloween! The premise is that, “Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth…The Haunted Mansion.” OOOOO how exciting?! Haunted Mansion Disneyland We should expect family-friendly scares, new music, and celebrity cameos! Also, we’ll see Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy hilariously dress up as each other! ©Disney We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to see the gang run around the famous Disney ride! There still isn’t an official release date for Muppets Haunted Mansion, but we’ll tell you as soon as we know, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the NEW Haunted Mansion jewelry 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 Which Muppet do you think will have the best costume? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at the Muppets Haunted Mansion Special Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fish and chips are such an iconic dish that they’ve even inspired a pair of Minnie Ears in Disney World! Fish and Chips Minnie Ears While we’ve often enjoyed fish and chips at Yorkshire County Fish Shop in EPCOT’s United Kingdom pavilion, one iconic celebrity chef is now giving Orlando residents and tourists an opportunity to eat even more of this classic dish outside the parks! Back in April, we shared that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay would be opening a brand new restaurant — Gordon Ramsey Fish & Chips — over at Orlando’s ICON Park this August. And now, that grand opening day has arrived! Time to Eat! ©Gordon Ramsay North America | Obtained Via Spectrum News According to Click Orlando, today Gordon Ramsay opened his first Florida location for the fish & chips restaurant concept in ICON Park. The restaurant is described as “fast-casual dining” and the menu features fish and chips dishes, in addition to other options like lobster, chicken, and fried shrimp. Gordon Ramsay at the Las Vegas Opening of His Fish & Chips Restaurant ©Gordon Ramsay North America (Obtained via Click Orlando) Guests can also enjoy what Ramsay calls “dirty fries,” which are French fries with toppings like jalapeño and chorizo, truffle and parmesan cheese, or bacon and cheese. The Fish & Chips Combo meal comes with three pieces of cod, fries, a drink, and a choice of two sauces for $16.99. ©Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Ramsay has a second Fish & Chips restaurant located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips in Orlando will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to midnight. So if you’re looking for fish & chips in Orlando but not in Disney World or Disney Springs, you could check out this spot! Keep reading DFB for more news about Disney World and other things near Disney World that could impact your future trips! Check out Disney World’s fish and chips merchandise here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you eat at Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post A Celebrity Chef Just Opened a New Fish & Chips Restaurant Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may be August, but there’s still plenty of time for summer fun here at the Disneyland Resort. From beloved attractions in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks to world-class dining and magical moments, here’s what’s not to miss! 1. Cast off on a colorful guided tour full of new adventures on the world-famous […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/CnfpqIQafhwView 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 almost Halloween season, and Disney is already gearing up by releasing seasonal merchandise! As Halloween decorations go up, Halloween merchandise gets released! On top of that, Disney dropped several new items for the 70th Anniversary of the release of Alice in Wonderland, so there are plenty of things to shop for right now. And you won’t even have to leave your couch to buy most of it — it’s all available online! Halloween Merchandise In preparation for fall, Disney released a bunch of Halloween merchandise online this week! 2021 Halloween Ears First up, we got some of this year’s designs for Halloween Mickey ears, along with a bunch of new costumes for the whole family. (Some of which are VERY hilarious!) ©Disney Target also started a new trend — matching Halloween pajamas! You’ve heard of matching Christmas pajamas, but now you can make it a spooky season tradition as well. ©Target And finally, Entertainment Earth put several pairs of Halloween ears up for pre-order. ©Entertainment Earth You can even get backpacks and wallets to match them! Click Here to Check Out the Halloween Costumes Online! Disney Collectibles Looking for some new Disney items to add to your collection? We’ve got you covered! If you’re a mug enthusiast, there’s a new Alice in Wonderland design that changes colors. ©shopDisney And speaking of Alice in Wonderland, Disney just dropped an exclusive Alice doll inspired by the style of Mary Blair! ©Disney Once you grab those, make sure to check out the new LEGO sets online. The Duck Family Brick Headz Legos They’re doubly fun because you get to assemble AND display them! Do you think you can collect all 5 characters? And you can find the new Enchanted Tiki Room Wishables both online and in the parks now. Click Here to Check Out the Tiki Room Wishables! Park Essentials Finally, let’s talk about those park essentials! If you’re looking for a new backpack to take on your vacation, you’re in luck. Danielle Nicole released two new Disney-themed designs this week. ©Danielle Nicole Also, D23 released a new exclusive pin set for those who love to trade when they’re out and about. ©Disney It features some rare Disney characters like the Peg Leg Parrot from Pirates of the Caribbean and Bubbles from Country Bear Jamboree. Click Here to Learn More About the Pin Set! That’s everything new, but stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merch updates. We’ve also got the latest Disney parks news to share, so keep following along! Click Here to Check Out Some New Items in the Parks! 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 new item? Let us know in the comments below. The post Celebrate Halloween AND a Big Milestone With All the New Disney Items Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may still be in the middle of summer, but it’s already time to start thinking about all things spooky season! With the arrival of pumpkins, merchandise, and tons of Halloween-themed treats, the Disney Parks are ready to fully embrace the fall, despite the fact that we still have a few weeks left to lounge on the beach! Fall in Magic Kingdom! If you’re also ready to dive right into autumn, Harveys has a NEW seasonal collection of bags that will arrive soon, and there’s even a special signing event happening over in Disneyland! The NEW Harveys Disney Halloween collection, which includes Mickey and Friends in a special Halloween-themed design, will debut during a signing event taking place at The Dress Shop in the Downtown Disney District this Saturday, August 14th. Dress Shop Harveys hinted at the new design today on Instagram. The pattern includes Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale dressed in their Halloween best! The merchandise event will take place from 11AM – 1PM and guests will be able to meet Dana and Melanie Harvey, the founders of Harveys, and have their merchandise signed! Items from the new collection that will be available for purchase include the Plush Cross Body, the Printed Cross Body, and the Tote. © Harveys We’ll be on the lookout for more seasonal goodies arriving at Disney World, Disneyland, as well as online. Harveys sometimes includes their Disney bags and accessories on their website, so fingers crossed we’ll hear more information soon about their new Halloween collection. Be sure to follow along if you’re as excited as we are for all things Halloween! Click here to take a look at the Halloween merchandise currently available in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on attending Disney After Hours BOO Bash in Disney World or Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland this season? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Your Favorite Character Featured on Disney's New Halloween Items? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Pandora And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Kilimanjaro Safaris As we were waiting in line for the Kilimanjaro Safaris for 25 minutes, Cast Members announced prior to boarding that there were some delays at the attraction. An animal was blocking the pathway, which eventually led to Kilimanjaro Safaris closing temporarily. As the line was cleared out, Cast Members gave everyone FastPasses to return later. Kilimanjaro Safaris Although there wasn’t much information about the animal or the ride closures, Kilimanjaro Safaris did reopen after noon as guests with the FastPasses were prioritized for boarding. Kilimanjaro Safaris Closure And, we were thrilled to see all the cuties chilling on the safari, like rhinos… Rhino …zebras… Zebras …giraffes… Giraffes …elephants, and more! Elephant But, those weren’t the only visitors we saw out and about! Character Watercades Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto were coasting through the waterways of Animal Kingdom in their adorable safari get-ups! They were just as happy to see us as we were happy to be in the park! Character Watercade And, there were PLENTY of more people exploring the park as well! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds It was a busy day as families soaked up the last bits of summer vacation together in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Crowds Longer lines stretched past ride entrances at attractions like the Kilimanjaro Safaris… Kilimanjaro Safaris Crowds …Expedition Everest… Expedition Everest Crowds …and Avatar Flight of Passage. Flight of Passage Crowds Restaurants were even busy throughout the day as guests stopped to get snacks or meals at locations like Pongu Pongu in Pandora! Pongu Pongu Crowds Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney trip, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Why you NEED to bring your own mask during your next Disney World 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 looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New in Animal Kingdom: A Surprise Closure and BIG Summer Crowds first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes the rides in Disney World can be unpredictable. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closed It makes sense when rides close down for storms or scheduled maintenance, but it’s puzzling when rides go down and there’s no explanation! There are some rides this happens to more than others and a few of those rides are closed right now at Magic Kingdom! Both Splash Mountain… Splash Mountain isn’t open ….and Liberty Square Riverboat are closed right now in Magic Kingdom. What’s going on? The reason is unknown. We did see a bunch of Splash Mountain boats lined up at the bottom with no one in them. Splash Mountain Haunted Mansion was also closed for a time today. Not you too, Haunted Mansion! But, it has since reopened! Nice to see you back! And the Peoplemover was also closed for a little bit! Peoplemover, where you at? It’s back up and running again, though! It’s back!! We’ll keep you updated if we find out any more info or see the rides reopen, so stay tuned to DFB for news! Click here to read about a Magic Kingdom attraction that will be closing soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had one of your favorite rides close down unexpectedly while you were at Disney World? Tell us about it in the comments! The post 2 Popular Magic Kingdom Rides Are CLOSED Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Purple Wall in Magic Kingdom is one of the coolest photo spots in Disney World. Purple Wall in Tomorrowland The Purple Wall has kind of taken on a life of its own and has inspired tons of merchandise and even food! If you’ve ever wanted a Purple Wall accessory item, this one is for you. Today in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed a new Purple Wall — a wall of new mini backpack Loungefly bags! A Cast Member confirmed that these backpacks are brand new in Disney World as of this morning. New Purple Wall Loungefly The newest Loungefly mini backpack is $75 and now you don’t have to visit Disney World to take selfies with the Purple Wall. New Purple Wall Loungefly This backpack has a silver Mickey charm on the front zipper pocket and the Purple Wall design extends to the side pockets… Look at the Mickey charm! …as well as on the back of the backpack. New Purple Wall Loungefly The inside lining is more Purple Wall inspiration with some hidden Mickeys as well. New Purple Wall Loungefly We found this new Loungefly mini backpack in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $75. Would you like to take selfies with your very own Purple Wall? Keep reading DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Click here to learn how Disney World is limiting purchases! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy this new mini backpack? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨 ALERT🚨 A New Purple Wall Backpack Has Arrived in Disney World! 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. Is it Halloween yet?! We can’t wait! Halloween Merchandise One of the best parts of Halloween is all the new Disney Halloween merchandise that comes out every year! So far this year we’ve seen pre-orders for Hocus Pocus and Nightmare Before Christmas merch, as well as Mickey jack-o-lantern ears and bags, and now it’s time to really scream because Halloween merch has officially landed in Disney World! Halloween has arrived in Disney World and we are SO ready. Is it too early to start decorating? We think if Disney World releases Halloween merchandise, it’s the perfect time to start filling our homes with every Mickey jack-o-lantern we can find! So what else do we need to add to our Halloween decor? Happy Halloween! Let’s take a look at every. single. piece of Halloween merchandise Disney has released so far this year. Do note, some of these items are available online. So you can purchase them even if you aren’t heading to the parks anytime soon. T-Shirts/Apparel First up, you can celebrate the season with a new Halloween t-shirt for $19.99! Youth t-shirt This shirt is pictured in a youth size, but it is available for adults, too! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween T-Shirt for Kids We found several other adorable youth tops, like this purple ruffle-sleeve shirt for $29.99! Girls Halloween shirt For people who love puns, dad jokes, and (candy) corny jokes, there’s a (funny) new Halloween t-shirt for $19.99! We love puns!! We also spotted this classic black Halloween Spirit Jersey filled with Mickey (and Minnie!) jack-o-lanterns for $74.99. New Spirit Jersey There’s also a kids’ version for $49.99. And guess what! It glows in the dark! Kids Spirit Jersey There’s also a new Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey that glows in the dark! You can light up the night in your new Spirit Jersey for $74.99. New Hocus Pocus merchandise For the itty-bitty ones out there, we found this little Halloween baby onesie for $24.99! It’s so cute!! Finally, we had to throw in one more Spirit Jersey to show you! This sparkly $74.99 Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey would match the new Loungefly backpack perfectly! Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey Now that we’ve covered the tops, how about a new pair of shoes? Crocs A new season inevitably means new Crocs! Check out the cute plaid pattern on these $59.99 shoes! New Crocs! Don’t forget to accessorize your Crocs with some new Jibbitz charms! You can buy this pack of Halloween charms for $17.99. New charms, too! We also spotted several new Halloween Disney pins that look way too cute to trade! Disney Pins Mickey and his pals seem to have taken on ghost form in these super cute new pins! This set of four pins is priced at $24.99. Ghost friends But don’t worry, there are plenty more new Halloween pins! This set of two is priced at $15.99. Chip ‘n Dale are at it again! Chip ‘n Dale are always getting into trouble! Click here to buy the Chip ‘n Dale Halloween Pin Set! You can buy this Donald pin at the Emporium on Main Street, or on shopDisney, for $9.99. New Donald pin Poor Donald, he’s got a pumpkin stuck on his foot! Click here to buy the new Donald Duck Halloween pin! Goofy makes the cutest scarecrow! But it doesn’t look like he’s scaring anyone away! How Goofy! You can find this Goofy pin in the parks or on shopDisney for $9.99! Click here to buy the new Goofy Halloween Pin! For our Star Wars fans, we found a new Halloween-themed Baby Yoda pin for $9.99. Trick or treat If only we could use the force to bring ourselves some candy like Grogu… . Click here to buy The Child Halloween Pin! Who could forget Mickey?! This sparkly new pin is available for $9.99, too. Mickey Mouse pin Mickey and his enchantingly happy pumpkin friends would make the perfect addition to your Disney pin collection! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Pin Here’s a full look at some of the new Halloween pins! Even Rocket and Groot got in on the Halloween fun this year! All the new Halloween pins! Stuffed Animals The Sanderson sisters also made an appearance this year in plush form for $22.99 each! Don’t they look sassy (and mischievous)? Hello, Sanderson sisters! Chip ‘n Dale decided to hide out in this new plush pumpkin, available for $29.99! Chip ‘n Dale plush Magician Mickey looks so dapper in his Halloween suit for $27.99! Halloween Mickey plush And Minnie is dressed as a cat for Halloween for $27.99! She even has a little tail to complete the costume. Halloween Minnie plush As you will see, Binx is a popular character this Halloween season! We spotted a Binx plush for $22.99. Binx plush Now, did we mention that there are also some spooky new accessories?! Loungefly Backpacks Oogie Boogie is the star of Loungefly’s newest Nightmare Before Christmas glow-in-the-dark backpack — how frightful! You can buy it for $80 at the Emporium! Oogie Boogie Loungefly Disney also debuted another new Halloween Loungefly backpack full of tricks and treats! New Loungefly! Get ready for Halloween with this new backpack, also available on shopDisney, for $80! Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Halloween Mini Loungefly Backpack! The Disney Halloween fun doesn’t have to end when you leave the parks, though! Items for Your Home You can now bring the Halloween spirit into your kitchen with Disney’s new apron and kitchen towels! Like they said, if you’ve got it, haunt it. New Halloween kitchen items You can also welcome trick-or-treaters in style with Disney’s new Halloween doormat, available for $34.99! Halloween doormat This tall Hocus Pocus binx mug is $29.99, and you could also use it as a vase! Binx mug Next up, two highly anticipated new Halloween staples — new ears! Mickey Ears It wouldn’t be Halloween in Disney World without some new Mickey ears. Check out the first new pair of ears that feature some happy pumpkins! Halloween Ears You can also find these ears for $29.99 on shopDisney! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern Ear Headband! If you’re looking for something with a little bit of sparkle, you might like these new plaid Minnie ears with an orange sequin bow! You can find them on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom for $29.99. Sparkly Halloween Ears We love how versatile these new Minnie ears can be; you can pair them with pretty much any fall outfit! Other Halloween Merchandise This Hocus Pocus keychain reads, “Under my spell,” and features Binx the cat! You can buy it for $12.99. Binx keychain All this shopping is making us hungry! Who’s up for a snack? Halloween Treats Some people may cringe at the thought of pumpkin spice-flavored things, especially in August, but we’re sooo happy to see a new holiday treat in Disney! You can snack on some pumpkin spice frosted pretzels for $8.99. A Halloween treat! The new Halloween popcorn has candy corn — yay!! The popcorn is slightly less expensive, too! You can buy it for $6.99. Popcorn That’s all the new Halloween merchandise we spotted in the Emporium for now! We’ll be back to share all the info and pics for the new Disney World Halloween merchandise we saw today, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see Disney World’s New Halloween Ears? 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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With the Disney After Hours BOO Bash event kicking off tomorrow and all the new Halloween merchandise arriving in Disney World, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit. Halloween Ears The Halloween season also brings new treats to Disney World and a new popcorn bucket, too! Disney announced today that they will be releasing a Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket to all four of Disney World’s parks and in Disney Springs! We don’t have a picture yet, but we’ll be having fun imagining what design they could come up with, especially since past Halloween buckets have been iconic! Like the Cauldron Popcorn Bucket inspired by the Evil Queen’s poison apple… Green Cauldron Popcorn Bucket …or the Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket that we used to store our Black and Orange Churros… Black and Orange Churros in an Oogie Boogie Bucket …and we can’t forget the Mickey Pumpkin Popcorn Bucket from Disneyland! Mickey Pumpkin Popcorn Bucket Maybe the Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket will look a little like the Mickey Pumpkin? We have to wait to find out! Tomorrow is the first BOO Bash event at Disney World and we’ll be here with all the news about the party, merchandise, food, and more! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news! Here’s a FULL LIST of all the Halloween treats coming 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. What do you think the Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket will look like? Tell us in the comments! The post A New MUMMY Mickey Popcorn Bucket Is Being Released in Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween has arrived in Disney World! Fall in Magic Kingdom! We know it’s only August, but the spooky season has begun in Disney! We’ve seen decorations, Mickey pumpkins, a ton of fun new merch, and the first BOO Bash After Hours event is TOMORROW! And we FINALLY have info on what we’ve been most excited about, the FOOD!!! We know about ALL of the Halloween food coming to Disney World this year! Here’s a look at all the Halloween food coming to Disney World: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Creature Comforts and Flame Tree Barbecue Scar Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, and white chocolate flames with an edible icing image of Scar (Available 10/1-11/4) Mahindi, Feeding Ground, Cornivores, and Trek Snacks Poison Apple Sipper Restaurantosaurus Maleficent Cupcake – Purple velvet cupcake with blood orange curd, vanilla frosting, crisp pearls, and white chocolate flames with Maleficent medallion (Available 10/1-11/4) ©Disney Magic Kingdom Park Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Prince John Sucker – Tart green apple lemonade slush topped with whipped cream and a ring pop (Available 8/10-10/31) Golden Oak Outpost Mocha Chocolate Chip – Frozen mocha topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a sugar acorn (Available 8/10-10/31) Main Street Outdoor Vending Carts Maleficent Churro – Churro covered in chocolate cookie crumble drizzled with purple icing topped with green and purple sugar (Available 8/10-10/31) Storybook Treats Five Dozen Egg Slush – Frozen custard with brown sugar topped with whipped cream garnished with a cinnamon stick (Available 8/10-10/31) ©Disney || The Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake Magic Kingdom Park – Disney After Hours BOO Bash Exclusive Treats Sleepy Hollow Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake – Funnel cake topped with chocolate cookie crumbles, purple vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and M&M’s milk chocolate Ghoul’s Mix (Available 8/10-10/31) Golden Oak Outpost Apple Ginger Dale – Frozen apple cider mixed with ginger ale topped with whipped cream and chopped TWIX cookies bars (Available 8/10-10/31) Disney After Hours BOO Bash ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary Caramel Apple Tart – Spiced caramel cheesecake mousse apple served atop a cinnamon apple tart (Available 8/10 – 11/11) Chocolate Mousse – Raspberry dark chocolate mousse, chocolate almond cake, a layer of hazelnut crunch, and whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake (Available 8/10 -11/11) Backlot Express and Trolley Car Café Spooky Ghost Cupcake – Fudge-filled chocolate cupcake topped with cookies & cream buttercream, spooky sprinkles, and vanilla meringue ghost (Available 8/10 -10/31) Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café Frozen Apple Cider – Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls (Available 8/10 – 10/31) Alcoholic Frozen Apple Cider with Whiskey – Frozen apple cider with whiskey topped with green apple boba balls (Available 8/10-10/31) Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Misty Whisper – Vanilla vodka, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, orange-tangerine syrup, and vanilla ice-cream mix (Available 8/10-10/31) Fairfax Fare and Catalina Eddie’s Pumpkin Spice Cookie – Pumpkin spice shortbread cookie covered in white chocolate (Available 8/10-10/31) Hollywood Scoops Halloween Shake – Candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake donut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, and candy corn (Available 8/10-10/31) Oasis Canteen, Sunshine Day Bar, Animation Bar Sweet Poison – Coconut rum, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice (Available 8/10-10/31) Outdoor Carts Halloween Brownie – Chocolate Mickey brownie with fun Halloween sprinkles (Available 8/10-9/30) Halloween Popcorn Mix (Available 8/10-10/31) PizzeRizzo Pumpkin Cannoli – Spooky cannoli filled with whipped pumpkin cheesecake (Available 8/10-10/31) Rosie’s All-American Café Witch’s Hat Mousse – Whipped blackberry panna cotta sitting on green apple mousse with salted caramel crispy pearls and chocolate shortbread cookie (Available 8/10-10/31) The Trolley Car Café Pumpkin Mousse – Milk chocolate chai mousse filled with pumpkin bread set atop a chocolate shortbread cookie and vanilla buttercream (Available 8/10-10/31) Woody’s Lunch Box Halloween Lunch Box Tart – Chocolate-hazelnut filled lunch box tart frosted with spooky vanilla icing, Halloween sprinkles, and candy corn (Available 8/10-10/31) ©Disney EPCOT Block & Hans Spiked Frozen Apple Pie with Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine, Minute Maid Apple Juice, and Cinnamon Canada Popcorn Cart Spooky Caramel-Apple Cider in a Poison Apple Sipper (Coming Soon!) ©Disney Disney Resorts Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Sanaa and Sanaa Lounge Sea Witch’s Brew – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, muddled berries, and edible glitter served in a Collins glass with a blue glow cube (Available 10/24-10/31) Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort – Food Courts Spooky Apple Spiced Spider Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with apple filling and spiced buttercream caramel drizzle (Available 10/25-10/31) Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contempo Café Mini Halloween Cake – Halloween sprinkle cake with candy bar custard and chocolate glaze (Available 10/1-10/31) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Gasparilla Island Grill Hocus Pocus “Amuck” Cakes – Rich devil’s food cake with “peanut boo-tter” filling decorated to resemble all three Sanderson Sisters (Available 9/1-11/1) Jack Skellington Pumpkin Pie Pop – Pumpkin pie colossal pop covered in white chocolate decorated as the iconic Pumpkin King (Available 9/1-11/1) Sally’s Stitched Up Whoopie Pie Heart – Vanilla heart-shaped whoopie pie adorned with Sally’s signature patchwork (Available 9/1-11/1) Be-Witching Minnie Mouse Cupcake – Cookies & cream-filled chocolate cupcake enrobed in chocolate ganache and topped with Minnie Mouse chocolate witch hat (Available 9/1-11/1) Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits and Olivia’s Café Harvest Refresher – Vodka with cranberry juice and muddled oranges (Available 9/26-11/25) Apple Cider Old Fashioned – Bourbon with fresh apple cider, bitters, muddled oranges, and brown sugar cinnamon (Available 9/26-11/25) Caramel Apple Martini – Vanilla vodka, butterscotch flavor liqueur, and fresh apple cider with a brown sugar cinnamon rim (Available 9/26-11/25) Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Good’s Food to go, Conch Flatts General Store, and Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks Poisoned Delight – Violet white chocolate mousse dome with an apple insert and fresh apple cake covered in a white chocolate glaçage (Available 10/1-10/31) Disney’s Riviera Resort – Le Petit Café Milk Chocolate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake – Caramel milk chocolate mousse, chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake, roasted white chocolate shell, and graham cracker sable-inspired acorn (Available 9/25-11/27) Milk Chocolate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake – Caramel milk chocolate mousse, chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake, dark chocolate glaçage, and graham cracker sable inspired bat (Available 10/24-10/31) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Geyser Point Blood Orange – Tequila, blood orange, and simple syrup with lime juice (Available 10/3-11/7) Black Magic Margarita –Tequila, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, green apple syrup, grenadine, sour mix, and a glow cube (Available 10/3-11/7) Around the Pumpkin Patch – Tequila, pumpkin spice, lime juice, and sour mix (Available 10/3-11/7) Poison Apple – Tequila, green apple syrup, lime juice, and sour mix with a poison apple glow cube (Available 10/3-11/7) Holiday Drink Flight – Flight with all four holiday drinks featured above (Available 10/3-11/7) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Roaring Fork Going Batty Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with ganache icing and sugar cookie bat (Available 10/28-10/31) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort – The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace Mummy Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with a pumpkin mousse filling (Available 10/1-10/31) Tiramisu Grave – Aclassic tiramisù with coffee flavor and a chocolate pretzel skeleton with a marshmallow for a head (Available 10/1-10/31) Disney’s BoardWalk Inn – BoardWalk Bakery Macaroon Pumpkin Pop – Coconut macaroon pumpkin on a stick (Available 10/24-10/31) Candy Corny Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate candy corn mousse and topped with baker’s cream (Available 10/24-10/31) Vampire Mickey Brownie – Ganache-covered brownie with Mickey ears and vampire fangs (Available 10/24-10/31) Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – The Artist’s Palette Poisoned Delight – Violet white chocolate mousse dome with an apple insert and fresh apple cake covered in a white chocolate glaçage (Available 10/1-10/31) ©Disney Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie Haunted Mansion Cake – Brownie with diplomat filling with purple and black chiffon cake (Available 9/5-10/31) Dockside Margarita Jack O’Lantern – Black rum, rum, white rum, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, orange juice, lemonade, and a grenadine float (Available 9/5-10/31) The Ganachery Caramel Skulls (Available 9/5-10/31) Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (Available 9/5-10/31) Pumpkin Spice Marshmallow (Available 9/5-10/31) Mickey Mummy Piñata (Available 9/5-10/31) Sister Elixir Cocoa Bomb (Available 10/19-10/31) Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Witch’s Flight – Whiskey, white grape juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour with flavors of green apple, orange-tangerine, and blackberry (Available 9/5-10/31) Outdoor Kiosks Witch Way – Vodka, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, orange juice, and pineapple juice garnished with a poison apple glow cube (Available 9/5-10/31) Fall Decorations at Disney Springs There will also be a Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket coming to all four parks and Disney Springs soon! And Minnie’s Halloween Dine will be taking place at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios from August 10th through November 3rd. We’ll be coming to you soon with reviews of these new spooky treats as soon as they’re released, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see NEW Halloween merch at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What treat are you most excited for?! Let us know in the comments! The post A FULL LIST of the Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article