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With Halloween right around the corner, we’re digging up an eerie early look at our most dreadfully delicious Best Bites of the year, especially for Disney Parks Blog readers!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/fizU3ouAtN0View the full article

Running may not be everyone’s favorite activity, but most people probably agree that running in Disney World is way more fun than on a treadmill. ©Disney runDisney marathons are back in Disney World for the 2021 to 2022 season, and Disney just revealed the medals starring our favorite Disney villains for the upcoming 2021 Wine & Dine Half Marathon races! The Wine & Dine Half Marathon will take place November 4-7, 2021 at Disney World. Each race has a different theme, and runners can choose between running a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or the Two Course Challenge, which is a combination of the 10K and the Half Marathon. Depending on which race you choose to run, you get a different medal! For the Disney Wine & Dine 5k race, runners will earn this Evil Queen medal featuring her iconic poison apple. ©runDisney Disney Wine & Dine 10K runners will get a The Nightmare Before Christmas medal starring Oogie Boogie and Jack Skellington! ©runDisney For the “Wickedly Delicious” Half Marathon, which is 13.1 miles, the medal features fan-favorite The Emperor’s New Groove villain Yzma and her assistant Kronk. ©runDisney And if you choose the Two Course Challenge, which totals 19.3 miles ran between the Half Marathon and the 10K races, you get a medal of our favorite sea witch, Ursula, from The Little Mermaid. ©runDisney Registration for the 2021 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend opened July 13, 2021, and the Half Marathon and Two-Course Challenge are still available! The race will take place the weekend of November 4-7, 2021. Keep reading DFB for runDisney updates as Disney World releases the runDisney race schedules! Read more about the 2021 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon here! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be running in the Disney Wine & Dine Marathon weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 2021 runDisney Wine and Dine Medals Revealed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are lots of things changing all over Disney World in terms of its restaurants, hotels, and more. Space Mountain Rider Swap If you’re planning to visit Disney World with little ones or a guest that doesn’t want to or can’t board an attraction, Rider Switch is a service you either know about or should know about! And now Disney has made a change to the language surrounding this service. If you’re not familiar with Rider Switch, it’s when one part of your party waits in line to ride a specific ride, while one adult from your party stays outside with the member of your group who isn’t able to or doesn’t want to ride the attraction. Guests participating in Rider Switch will visit a Cast Member at the attraction, and the Cast Member there will scan your MagicBands. At least one adult member from your party and the guests who are not riding will be issued a Rider Switch entitlement. Alternative Access Entrance “Party 1” will wait in line and go on the attraction. Once they’re done, Party 1 comes out and will stay with the person/people from your group who cannot/did not want to ride the attraction. Then “Party 2” (a.k.a. the adult from your group who stayed outside with the guest who didn’t want to/couldn’t ride the ride) will switch with Party 1. Party 2 will then get to ride the attraction without having to wait in the regular line for a second time. Queue for Space Mountain Previously, Disney’s language indicated that if the person in Party 2 waited alone with the member of your group who couldn’t/didn’t want to ride, then they’d be able to bring up to 2 other guests back to ride with them. There would be a maximum of 3 guests allowed per Rider Switch Pass. Essentially, if Adult 1 takes children 1 and 2 to ride, while child 3 stays with Adult 2 outside, then Adult 2 can use rider switch to go back and ride the ride and children 1 and 2 could go and ride with Adult 2 again (bypassing the regular line). Basically, up to 2 riders could potentially ride twice. The Barnstormer Now, Disney has changed some of their language regarding Party 2 and the Rider Switch scenario. The updated language on Disney’ World’s website now states: “Please note that if the person in party 2 waited alone with the child or non-riding Guest, the number of Guests who may join him or her and ride again is limited.” ©Disney The language no longer states that if the person in Party 2 waited alone they may bring up to 2 guests, but instead just states that the number who can join them is limited. If you use Rider Switch a lot and you typically have just 1 adult wait alone with the non-riding guest, this is a change you’ll want to keep in mind. Be sure to ask the Cast Member issuing the Rider Switch entitlement at the attraction you’re trying to ride to see what rules are in place when you visit. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. 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 used the rider switch service in Disney World? Tell us about your experience in the comments. The post Changes Made to Disney World's Rider Switch Policy 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. A few months ago, Disney’s Cruella was released in theaters and on Disney+ Premiere Access! Since the movie came out, there’s been a TON of merch at the parks and in stores across the country! ©Disney Today, we’re here to report a new Cruella collection that embraces the classic version of the One Hundred and One Dalmatians villain! The new Cruella De Vil Dooney and Bourke collection is available NOW online and at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs! The new line features the classic design of your favorite fur-lined villain with lots of pops of red. Dooney and Bourke Cruella Collection The largest bag in the collection is the Cruella De Vil Zip Tote Bag by Dooney & Bourke for $268. The large size of this bag gives a really good glimpse at the pattern. Click here to buy the Cruella De Vil Zip Tote Bag! In the true spirit of Cruella, you might want a bag with a very fashionable form like the Cruella De Vil Zip Domed Satchel by Dooney & Bourke. ©Disney This classy accessory will run you $268. As a note, the Domed Satchel was NOT available in-store where we spotted the other bags, but it is available online and may be available elsewhere. Want to buy the Cruella De Vil Zip Domed Satchel? Click here! And finally, opt for style AND ease of use with the Cruella De Vil Zip Crossbody Bag by Dooney & Bourke for $228. Dooney and Bourke Cruella Collection We think we’d look pretty cool with this bag slung over our shoulder. To buy the Cruella De Vil Zip Crossbody Bag, click here! You can snag the new collection on shopDisney RIGHT NOW and we spotted it at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom too. We’ll be keeping an eye out for it elsewhere! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click here to read about why buying masks in Disney World could be more difficult right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Cruella Dooney and Bourke Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Dooney and Bourke Bags are Dedicated to an ICONIC Villain first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a trip to Disney World means also knowing what might not be open while you’re visiting. Peoplemover Closed We like to keep you updated on what we know will be closed during your trip, and let you know if a ride unexpectedly goes down while you’re there! And now, we have an update on a Magic Kingdom attraction that will be closing soon! The Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for refurbishment starting Monday, August 23rd. The Liberty Belle The last day of refurbishment is listed on Disney’s website as Tuesday, August 31st, so we expect the Liberty Belle to be running again by Wednesday, September 1st. The Liberty Belle The Liberty Square Riverboat was closed earlier this year as well. Actually, it was down from October of 2020 through February of 2021 as the Rivers of America was drained. Rivers of America Since the refurbishment duration is only a little over a week this time, we don’t expect to see such a drastic change to the area again, but you never know! Liberty Belle Riverboat Closure Sometimes refurbishments last longer than expected, so we’ll keep you updated if anything changes! Stay tuned to DFB for news. Click here to see what’s closed in Disney World in August Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you enjoy taking a ride on the Liberty Belle when you’re in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post The Liberty Square Riverboat Is CLOSING for a Limited Time in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a shopaholic when you get into the Disney parks? Halloween Merchandise We totally get it. With so much great merchandise it’s hard NOT to pull out your wallet. Today alone we’ve spotted a ton of new merchandise for the spooky season (like Halloween Crocs AND TWO new pairs of ears!). But there is a BIG change to Disney’s merchandise policy that you need to know… There’s a new limit on merchandise purchases that has been applied to the Halloween merchandise release in Magic Kingdom today! With this release, purchases are limited to two purchases, per item, per guest. Merchandise Limit This merchandise limit only applies to the newly-released Halloween merchandise but it does apply to EVERYTHING in the release — ears, crocs, charms, Spirit Jerseys, pins, and everything else. New Hocus Pocus merchandise Previously, the merchandise limit has been 10 items per guest, so this is a pretty significant change. It may be in an effort to make sure more guests have access to the Halloween collection! Halloween Merchandise We will definitely be checking in to see if this merchandise limit sticks around for future releases. Keep an eye on DFB to make sure you’re in the loop about ALL the Disney happenings! Want to see more of the Halloween merchandise? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this limit? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World is LIMITING Your Halloween Purchases! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Restaurants all over Disney World have been reopening during the past few months and weeks. Yachtsman Steakhouse One special spot that is now welcoming guests again is Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. We already shared a first look at this reopened spot with its delicious-looking steak, but now it’s time to do a deep dive and give you our FULL review. Is Yachtsman a place you should visit during your Disney World trips? It’s time to find out. Atmosphere We’ll start with a look at the general atmosphere of this spot. As we mentioned above, Yachtsman is located at the Yacht Club. It is an upscale steakhouse, but isn’t a spot that feels overly formal or stuffy. You’ll head to the boat-shaped spot to check-in (or you can check-in online through the My Disney Experience app). Yachtsman Steakhouse Once it’s your turn to head inside, you’ll go up the steps and into the dining room. Time to Head Inside! In terms of tables here, you’ll find standard tables and chairs as well as a few booths. Yachtsman Steakhouse Seating The space itself is composed of one large room with smaller sections divided by half walls and pillars. Yachtsman Steakhouse — Another Peek at the Seating In one central area, you can look up at the high ceilings above and the unique chandelier. Beautiful On the tables here you’ll find a cloth napkin and traditional silverware. Yachtsman Steakhouse One big thing to note is that this restaurant is connected to The Crew’s Cup Lounge. Crew’s Cup used to have some items that were unique to that spot, but right now you can get the same menu served at Yachtsman over at Crew’s Cup Lounge. So, if you’re looking to try some of the items from Yachtsman, but don’t want the full restaurant experience or can’t grab a reservation there, you can get a few eats and drinks next door. Crew’s Cup Lounge seating Okay, back to Yachtsman. Another thing we want to note about this location is how different it can feel earlier in the day versus later at night. At night, it’s lovely to sit in this restaurant and look out at the pool with the lights on, while everything is calm. But, if you eat here earlier in the day, you’ll look out at the pool and see a completely different scene. Instead of a calm scene, you’ll be looking out at people running around and swimming, all while chomping down on your fine, fancy steak. Yachtsman Steakhouse If that doesn’t bother you, then there’s no issue. But if you want that upscale feel to really be consistent throughout every aspect of the meal, you may want to dine here a bit later in the day. Just something to keep in mind! Eats Alright, onto the food! The food here has long been a favorite of many guests, us included. We’ve long found the steaks here to be some of the best on property. The sides are typically delicious and the steaks are usually cooked very well. So, how does the reopened restaurant deliver? First, let’s take a look at what eats you can get. When we were there, a paper menu was provided to us. Yachtsman Steakhouse The menu has a variety of options. There are first course items like French Onion Soup, a Steakhouse Wedge Salad, and more. There are also butcher cuts of meats, signature offerings, land and sea entrees, and sides. Yachtsman Steakhouse And you can’t forget about dessert — there are a variety of sweet treats available here. ©Disney There are also kids’ options… ©Disney …including various entrees and side items for them to pick from. ©Disney You’ll also find a variety of beers, cocktails… Lots of Options …wines… Just Some of the Wine Options …dessert wines, port and fortified wines, scotches, cognacs, coffee drinks, and after-dinner flights on the menu. There’s a Lot to Pick From Each meal starts with one very important thing…bread! Time to Get Those Carbs On The complimentary bread basket here includes a Dark Cherry Multigrain Sourdough and Onion Pull-Apart Rolls. A Closer Look at the Bread The onion pull-apart rolls are killer! You could seriously come for the bread along with a side or two (and dessert) and be content. Anyone Else Love Bread? These are served with roasted garlic and butter sprinkled with Hawaiian sea salt. Roasted Garlic The roasted garlic is a unique accompaniment, but is wonderful and goes great with the bread served here. The Butter Next, it’s time for appetizers. For our meal, we got 2 — the Beef Carpaccio for $16 and the Lobster Bisque for $16. The Beef Carpaccio features Truffle Aioli, Parmesan, Fried Capers, Grilled Artichokes, and Smoked Sea Salt. It was garnished with a small radish, halved on either side. And while it wasn’t included in the menu description, our Beef Carpaccio also had pine nuts and edamame seeds. Beef Carpaccio This dish was SO good! It was salty but incredibly delicious. We really loved the grilled artichokes. They added to the saltiness (which you may enjoy or find to be too salty, depending on your tastes), but we still thought they were fantastic. Beef Carpaccio The pine nuts added a great crunch, and the parmesan and capers added a great layer of flavor (and more saltiness). A Close-Up Look The beef was wonderfully tender. In all honesty, it didn’t need all of the toppings — the beef was great enough on its own. But, the toppings added to the overall flavor. Overall, this was a dish our reporter said they’d get again and again! Our only complaints? We wish there were more, particularly more artichoke pieces so we could have one piece with each rollup of meat. Beef Carpaccio If you enjoy beef carpaccio or steak tartare, then we have a feeling you’ll really enjoy this! Just keep in mind that you’ll need to like capers and salty dishes to really like this one. If raw meat is not your thing though, then this might be a pass for you. Beef Carpaccio Next, we have the Lobster Bisque. This is served with Lobster biscuits, creme fraiche, and Espelette oil. Lobster Bisque The bisque was creamy, rich, and had a fantastically smooth texture. The seafood flavor here was strong though. If you don’t like your bisque to be really fishy tasting, then this might not be a good choice for you. A Close-Up The biscuits sort of reminded us of the cheddar biscuits you get at Red Lobster. A Peek at the Lobster Bisque Overall, the lobster bisque wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t anything incredibly special either. If you’re in the mood for soup, the French Onion soup is one we might recommend itself of the bisque, unless you’re a huge lobster bisque fan. Lobster Bisque Next, it was time for an entree. For our meal, we grabbed the 8oz Filet Mignon priced at $54. Filet Mignon The filet is served with a Cognac Truffle Butter Sauce. Yachtsman gives a sauce recommendation for each steak, but you are able to switch that out. We kept their recommendation with the Cognac Truffle Butter sauce and it was great. Time for Some Steak We ordered our filet medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. Oh, and it was absolutely delicious! The steak was buttery and crispy on the outside, with perfectly grilled edges. A Look at the Steak The truffle butter sauce was simple, but not in a bad way. It brought out the flavors of the steak. Note that the steak wasn’t drenched in the sauce. It almost seemed like the sauce was just brushed on the top. It was just the right amount for us. Anyone Getting Hungry Just Reading This? We really didn’t have any complaints here! The steak was fantastic, and the sauce was great. Another Look at the Steak The steak is served with one accompaniment — your choice of Mashed Potatoes, Potato-Leek Gratin, House-made French Fries, Haricot Verts (a.k.a. green beans). For our side, we grabbed the Potato-Leek Gratin and we’re so glad we did! Potato-Leek Gratin It was our favorite of the side dishes we got during our meal (more on the other side we got in a second). The Potato-Leek Gratin was creamy and cheesy. The combination of potato and leek was really nice, and they had a great texture — fork-tender while still having a bit of a bite to them. Potato-Leek Gratin We also loved the sweet oniony flavor the leeks added. If you love onions, this might be a great choice for you. And even if you don’t really love onions, we still think this side is so good you might want to give it a try. In our opinion, it’s a much better option than something more “traditional” like french fries or mashed potatoes. Potato-Leek Gratin For our second side dish, we grabbed the Steakhouse Side of Truffle Macaroni & Cheese for $12.50. Truffle Macaroni and Cheese We’ve had the truffle mac and cheese here before, though the previous version appears to be different. This mac & cheese was very good and is the type of dish that we think could please just about anyone. It was creamy and full of cheesy goodness. Time to Take a Bite! There was a sprinkling of bread crumbs on top and green onion, which added a nice layer of crunch and flavor to the dish. It was very rich. It wasn’t over-the-top when it comes to the cheese though. Instead, it was more creamy. So, if you’re looking for that awesome cheese pull to share on your Instagram, you won’t get it here. (But it’s still tasty!) A Close-Up We also want to note that we think both sides could be easily shared between two people, so keep that in mind when ordering. Finally, it’s time for dessert! During our meal, we got the Yachtsman Chocolate Cakes, which is priced at $19. This says it serves 2, but really, we think it can serve 4!! Time for Dessert! The dessert is made with a Dark Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Decadence Cake, Mixed Berry Curd, Peanut Butter Crunch, and Peanut Butter Mousse. It is topped with fresh whipped cream, covered in a gorgeous chocolate shell, and features a candied peanut on top. It’s also served with chocolate sauce. YUM Honestly, this thing is a SHOW STOPPER. It was huge and gorgeous, and the presentation was amazing. The chocolate shell looked like paper, it was just absolutely beautiful. A Closer Look at the Chocolate The whipped cream was wonderfully fresh and light. It was sweet without being too sweet. The peanut butter mousse and peanut butter crunch layers in the cake were ridiculously good. If Yachtsman would make a rich candy bar with that filling, we’d buy it right up! A Look at the Inside of the Cake The bottom layer is where you’ll find the decadence cake. It is very rich. Grabbing a bite of that cake with the peanut butter layers is truly a bite made in heaven. The other cake layers were good, but the Chocolate Decadence Cake layer itself was just on another level. So Much Chocolatey Goodness The berry layer was good but totally outshined by the other amazing flavors. Also, note that there were some chocolate crispy pearls on top of the berry curd before the whipped cream. A Look Inside $19 for this dessert is a GREAT price considering its size and the phenomenal flavors packed inside. Seriously, this thing could feed a crowd, though you might not want to share because it’s THAT good. We think this dessert is totally worth the price and really we wouldn’t change a thing about it. Of course, if you have a peanut allergy, this is something you’ll want to stay away from. Yachtsman Chocolate Cakes But, if you are a Chocolate Peanut Butter lover, do yourself a favor and just add this to your must-get Disney list! Drinks During our most recent visit, we decided to grab the Whiskey Breeze as our drink. The drink features Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice, with flavors of Guava and Mango. It’s also garnished with a quartered orange sliced. Whiskey Breeze The drink VERY tart! In fact, the citrus flavors were so strong that we really couldn’t taste the whiskey at all. We were surprised that the mango and guava flavors didn’t really add a lot of sweetness. Instead, the lime juice is what really dominated the drink in terms of flavor. It’s Very Tart Though the level of tartness in this drink was a shock at first, we did enjoy the drink overall. If you like Whiskey Sours, then this will be right up your alley. But if you were wanting more of the fruity flavors described (that guava and mango) then you may not enjoy this drink. Whiskey Breeze It wasn’t what we were expecting, but it was good. You can grab the Whiskey Breeze for $14. Nosh or Not Make your way to Yachtsman Steakhouse if: You love steak, beef carpaccio, and/or chocolate and peanut-butter filled desserts; You’re looking to have a nice relaxing dinner one night while on vacation; You’re celebrating a special occasion — this is a great dining location to do that! Consider grabbing a meal somewhere else if: You’re traveling/dining with a bunch of kids — this is more of an upscale restaurant though kids are allowed and there are kids menu options, they just may not really enjoy the setting; You’re looking for something quick or cheap; You’re not staying anywhere near EPCOT or the Yacht Club Resort and the trip over here may be well out of your way — though we will say we think it’s worth coming to if you plan ahead for it. Overall Overall, we had a really great experience at the reopened Yachtsman Steakhouse. The dessert really is a STAR, the steak was fantastic, and we really enjoyed the other items but especially the Beef Carpaccio and the Potato-Leek Gratin. Truly, the food here is top quality. A Look at Our Items What’s also wonderful is that right now you can get the same menu items over at Crew’s Cup Lounge, next door, without a reservation. Our server, Kim, was great. She was very helpful and happy to recommend dishes to us, but not pushy at all. This is really a place where you can sit back, relax, and stay awhile. The food was also timed perfectly. We asked to enjoy the appetizers and bread first, then order our entree afterward and our server was great about that. Though we will note service here in the past has been very slow at times, so that’s just something to keep in mind. Some Great Choices Yachtsman can often be overlooked (as can many of the restaurants at Disney World’s hotels), but it definitely shouldn’t be. If you’re looking for a fantastic steak, some awesome appetizers, tasty sides, and a phenomenal dessert all in a very upscale but still relaxed environment, this could be just the place for you! Click here to see where we found not 1, but 2(!!) legit spicy foods in EPCOT! 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 eaten at Yachtsman Steakhouse? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: The Steak Restaurant You May Have Totally Overlooked in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Disney Villains fans! We are kicking off the runDisney race season in the most spooky way with the 2021 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz. This year, some of your favorite villains are back for another wonderfully wicked good time, only this time, you’ll experience the ghoulish fun at Walt Disney World Resort — right at the start of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration"!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/pJW2S5ZvTJwView the full article

While many Disney World Resort hotel guests have been missing Extra Magic Hours, Disney recently announced “Early Theme Park Entry” as a replacement. Magic Kingdom Another new perk for select Disney World hotel guests will be Extended Evening Hours, which allows qualified guests times to stay late in designated Disney Parks on specific dates. Disney just added more dates and times to that list, so let’s go over it! Now on select nights in October, guests of qualifying Disney World hotels can have access to Disney Parks beyond closing time! So far, Disney has released the schedule for Extended Evening Hours through October 20th, so make sure to double-check the schedule before making your park reservation. As of now, EPCOT and Magic Kingdom are the participating Disney Parks. ©Disney These Disney Extended Evening Hours are available to guests staying in Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts, as well as hotels such as the Swan and Dolphin Resorts and Shades of Green. You can take a look at the list below to see if your hotel is part of the Extended Evening Hours program. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Other Disney Hotels Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green® on Walt Disney World® Walt Disney World Swan Hotel You still need a valid ticket or Annual Pass as well as a park reservation for the date of the Extended Evening Hours. If your ticket or pass allows you to park hop, you do not need a reservation for the park you plan to visit for Extended Evening Hours as long as you first check in to the park you reserved that day. And remember, not all attractions, shops, or food locations will be open during the extra hours, so keep in mind that you might not be able to do everything you want. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn If you want to take advantage of Extended Evening Hours, make sure you double-check which Disney Hotels qualify before booking. We’ll be keeping a close watch for more Extended Evening Hours dates and times, so keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news! Here’s the difference between Extended Evening Hours and Early Theme Park Entry! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be participating in Extended Evening Hours? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Reveals MORE Extended Evening Hours and Dates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you ever feel like there’s an unspoken list of Disney planning do’s and don’t’s you’re unaware of? Contemporary Resort They’re like landmines; if you cross them, are you going to upset someone? Are you going to make your vacation group mad or, even worse, get you in trouble with Disney? Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: When you’re visiting Disney World next! The post DFB Video: Don't Feel Guilty About THIS in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Extra Magic Hours haven’t been available at Disney World since the reopening last July. Disney recently announced new perks for hotel guests that aren’t quite the same as Extra Magic Hours but do allow guests more time in the parks. Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom Hotel guests on Disney property are able to get Early Theme Park Entry to all 4 parks starting on October 1st. This includes guests at every Disney-owned hotel on property as well as Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Disney World’s on-property military hotel, and other local hotels. We have a full list of all the hotels eligible for Early Theme Park Entry here. However, ONLY guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts will have access to Extended Evening Hours. But the big question: would YOU be willing to shell out Deluxe resort prices for this perk? Here’s what our readers said! The official language from Disney about the Extended Evening Hours is that “guests staying at one of our Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels will also be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks.” Disney’s Riviera Resort We do not know what all the Extended Evening Hours include, like if all rides and restaurants will be open, but the language seems to indicate that the extended hours will be in different parks on different nights. This reminds us of how Extra Magic Hours used to work. (You know — that “free” perk that was available to all Disney World resort guests previously!) Pandora – The World of Avatar at night And for those of you holding your breath in anticipation, you can take a deep breath and exhale — the list of eligible resorts DOES include Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin hotels (and the upcoming Swan Reserve, which is opening soon)! Swan and Dolphin Resort Here’s a refresher on which resorts will have access to the Extended Evening Hours: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Walt Disney World Swan Resort Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel (opening this summer) As you can see, there are a lot of options! Keep in mind that these are the highest-priced hotels on Disney property. Yacht Club Most of these hotels are NOT cheap. Many guests haven’t stayed at Deluxe resorts due to the extravagant price tags. We were VERY curious though if the option for slightly longer in the parks would sway our readers to book a stay at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa hotel over the moderate and value resorts. Here’s what they said: Pretty close! 47% of our readers said “yes,” while 53% said “no,” so it looks like feelings are mixed! However, more people said “no” than “yes,” and we also asked them to explain their reasoning. As you might’ve guessed, the main reason people said “no,” they wouldn’t book at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa for the Extended Evening Hours, is because of cost. Aloha, Polynesian Village Resort! One reader said, “They’re too expensive for just a place to sleep.” On that same note, another reader said, “Doesn’t make sense to me that I would need to pay more for a nicer hotel to spend less time at.” Others wrote that the perk was not worth the cost of staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort. One reader said, “The cost of staying at a deluxe resort is far too high just to have access to evening hours…” Old Key West Resort Other people reasoned that they don’t need the extra time in the parks at night. One reader said “You can get so much more done during the hours after rope drop. Priceless.” Another agreed with both the cost factor and the no need for extra evening time, saying, “Out of my price range. Rather book a value resort & rope drop with the extra morning time.” Art of Animation is a Value Resort A point made by many readers was that they could use the money to be at Disney longer. A reader said, “For not much more, or even less, we could stay more days and have many more hours to enjoy.” A different reader shared the same sentiment, writing, “Nope. I’ll book the cheaper hotel, and buy the extra park tickets.” Disney’s Caribbean Beach is a Moderate Resort Parents with young kids also said the Extended Evening Hours just don’t make sense for them. One reader said “Because going with a toddler I wouldn’t use the extra hours. We need our sanity more!” and another said, “Little kids — we do better with the early hours.” We feel that, parents! Rope drop in EPCOT And some adults said they don’t wanna stay out late either, one responding, “I go to bed early,” and another saying, “We don’t tend to use extra evening hours anyways. We prefer early mornings in the parks.” Good morning, everyone! Some also expressed concern about what will be available during these extended hours, one reader writing, “Food/drink doesn’t usually stay open later.” Right now, we do not know what all will be open or available during the extended evening hours. Slinky Dog Dash And finally, a few readers said they wouldn’t book a stay at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort on principle. One person wrote, “It should be a perk for ALL Disney resorts” in regard to the extended evening hours. Disney’s Pop Century Resort As for people who said they ARE more likely to book at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort, many said that the perk is worth the price! One of our readers said, “I’ve learned that paying for the convenience/experience is always worth it for us!” Another agreed, saying “It would be the extra perk that makes deluxe worth the splurge.” Grand Floridian More readers went on to say things like, “Spending the extra money gives you extra perks, so seems like a better value now” and another said they’ve been, “wanting to try a deluxe out and this will push us to actually do it.” Disney’s Contemporary Resort Others expressed their love for being in Disney at night! A reader responded, “I’m a night owl and would rather stay out late than wake up early” and another said, “Late night Disney is the best.” A different reader also said, “I have older kids so extended hours at night work best for our family.” The Lobby of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort Many said they were interested because of the potential for fewer people in the parks. One reader said, “It’s worth the extra money to be in Disney with less crowds” and another said, “If there aren’t fast passes this may be the best way to ride rides.” (A reminder that there are NOT FastPasses in Disney World right now!) Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom And there were a ton of readers who responded saying they already stay at these resorts so continuing to book Deluxe level resorts is an easy decision. Like one reader said, “We usually stay at a deluxe hotel anyway so now just an added bonus!” Bora Bora Bungalow at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Finally, our favorite response was from a reader who simply wrote, “Ratatouille.” What does it mean? Are they possibly thinking about using the extended evening hours to ride the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure that opens on October 1st? Or do they simply just love Pixar’s Ratatouille so much that they needed to express it to us? Maybe they thought we asked what they were making for dinner? We shall never know! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is opening soon! Overall, the general consensus from people who responded “no” was due to the cost, while the people who said “yes” either said the perk was worth the cost or they already only stay at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts. It’s hard to know if paying a higher price for your hotel is worth the access to extra evening hours since little is known what all the perk includes right now. Could this be a permanent replacement for Extra Magic Hours? That’s definitely a possibility! But, if we’ve learned anything from the past several months, it’s that Disney is not afraid to make changes. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to read about Early Theme Park Entry Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do YOU think about this new perk? Let us know in the comments! The post Would YOU Pay More For a Disney World Hotel For THIS Perk?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you feeling spooky today? Halloween in Magic Kingdom! We sure hope you are because it’s a BIG day for the Halloween season in Disney World! Halloween merchandise has ARRIVED in Disney World. We’ve already ghouled out over the Halloween crocs and, of course, there are NEW EARS too! We stopped into Main Street Emporium this morning to take a glance at alllll the new Halloween merchandise and were totally wowed by these Halloween Plaid Ears! Halloween Ears These ears have a spooky (but pretty) vibe with an eye-catching orange bow and a grey plaid pattern on the ears themselves. The plaid fabric continues down the headband. Get into the fall vibes with this pair for $29.99. You can also pick up the Mickey Pumpkin Ears for $29.99. We have to say…these ears are definitely more of a TREAT than a trick! Halloween Ears In this case, the ears are replaced with full-out Mickey Pumpkins smiling from atop the headband! Halloween Ears These might be the peak Disney Halloween accessory. Want to buy the Mickey Pumpkin Ears online? Click here! We spotted both of these pairs at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and we’ll be keeping an eye out for them elsewhere too! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise updates! Click here to see the Halloween crocs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these ears do you like best? Tell us in the comments! The post Halloween Ears Have ARRIVED in Disney World! 🎃 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is HERE in Disney World!! Halloween in Magic Kingdom! It’s officially Spooky Season, folks! We’ve got pumpkins on Main Street, U.S.A., the first BOO Bash After Hours event is tomorrow, and we’ve already found some fun Halloween gear online! And now, a TON of new Halloween merchandise has arrived in Disney World, including some new footwear!! Check out this year’s Halloween Crocs! Spooky! They’re all black with a large plaid pattern and, of course, Mickey shaped holes on the top! But besides the black, there’s not really anything particularly “Halloween-y” about these shoes, especially compared to last year’s Crocs. Halloween Treat Crocs 2020 We also found some Halloween Jibbitz to go along with the new Crocs, which will definitely help them look more on theme! These will really pop on the new Crocs! The Jibbitz pack comes with a Mickey candy corn, a Happy Halloween sign, a Mickey Pumpkin, a Mickey Pumpkin apple, and what looks to be a Halloween ice cream of some kind! How cute! We found these in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom today, along with a ton of other new Halloween merch! The two will look so good together! We’ll keep you updated on more Disney Halloween items we see around the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the NEW Halloween Mickey 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. Will you be grabbing a pair of these new Crocs for Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Halloween CROCS and Spooky Charms Arrive in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line’s new ship is literally coming together with less than 10 months before its Port Canaveral debut. View the full article Disney Wish cruise ship taking shape ahead of 2022 debut Images of Disney Wish, the fifth cruise ship coming to Disney Cruise Line that will sail out of Port Canaveral beginning ... Disney Cruise Line’s new ship is literally coming together with less than 10 months before its Port Canaveral debut. The Disney Wish is currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenberg, Germany, set to become the line’s fifth ship, the first in a new class, and sail from Central Florida next June. Images posted to the Disney Parks blog last week show what will become a 144,000 gross ton vessel still in building-block form, of which there are nearly 100 of them. In the post by Philip Gennotte with Walt Disney Imagineering, he highlights the near completion of the ship’s bridge, known as the wheelhouse, and bow blocks. New ship Disney Wish under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenberg, Germany in August 2021. The new Disney Cruise Line ship is slated to debut in June 2022. (Robert Fiebak/Disney Cruise Line) “We have all eagerly awaited this moment, as this block will truly give the Disney Wish an identity,” Gennotte said. “I would even go as far as saying that it gives our ship a face.” The bow work is one of the most iconic part of Disney Cruise Line ships, each featuring a signature character designed in filigree. Disney Wish’s bow presence will be taken by Captain Minnie. The bow block, which weighs 500 metric tons, was lifted into place during a recent 10-hour run. New ship Disney Wish under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenberg, Germany in August 2021. The new Disney Cruise Line ship is slated to debut in June 2022. (Robert Fiebak/Disney Cruise Line) With both the wheelhouse and bow as part of the front half of the ship’s construction, the next step is to join it with what the industry refers to as the gigablock so that the the aft blocks can be assembled and a full ship is created. The ship still has about 30 more blocks to be put together, and then work can continue on all the exterior and interior spaces. That includes the new Mickey & Minnie-themed water ride called the AquaMouse, a unique mix of dark ride and water coaster that takes the place of the AquaDuck water coaster found on the line’s Disney Dream and Fantasy. Disney Cruise Line reveals Marvel restaurant, more dining details on Disney Wish Other unique features coming to the ship include a Star Wars-themed bar, restaurants based on “The Avengers” and “Frozen” and the first-ever Disney Imagineering-themed space in the Oceaneer Club. The ship is the first of three on order from the cruise line, all larger than its existing four ships, but will have the same number of staterooms: 1,250. All three will be powered by liquefied natural gas, a cleaner burning fuel than the diesel most ships use now. It will be second such ship to home port at Port Canaveral after Carnival’s Mardi Gras debut in July. The scheduled maiden voyage for Disney Wish is a special five-night sailing from Port Canaveral on June 9, 2022, after which it will run three- and four-night Bahamas sailings with visits to the line’s private island Castaway Cay. Bookings opened up for the ship on disneycruise.com last May. Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel

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Things are constantly changing all around Disney World! Disney’s Contemporary Resort We’re continuously looking to see what’s new at Disney’s theme parks, Disney Springs, and in Disney’s hotels. Today, we’re focusing on the hotels! We’ve got construction updates, a look at new merchandise, a peek at restaurants that have reopened, and much more! Let’s check it all out. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Food Updates Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village, we stopped by Sanaa Lounge. This lounge might be one of the best-kept foodie secrets in all of Disney World! Can you say BREAD SERVICE?! Sanaa Lounge When we visited earlier in July, they were not sitting guests at the bar. But, during our recent trip guests were being seated at the bar. Guests Sitting at the Bar While we were there were grabbed two drinks — the Painted Lemur (Amarula Fruit Cream Liqueur and Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur from South Africa combined in a Chocolate-striped glass inspired by the distinctive tail of the Madagascar Lemur — $13)… The Painted Lemur …and the Kanda Coconut Cooler (A combination of Starr African Rum, Coconut, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Orange Juice — $13). The Kanda Coconut Cooler! You can check out these drinks and more during your next visit to this tiny, but great hidden spot! Click here to see our full review of Sanaa Lounge! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Merchandise Updates Over at Johari Treasures, which is also at Kidani Village, we found 2 new items. First, there’s a new Animal Kingdom Lodge bag for $64.99. New Tote Bag The bag has some great pieces attached to the side… Such a Fun Detail …a Mickey detail in the front… Mickey! …and a good amount of space for you to store all of your necessities! A Peek Inside Next, there’s a new Animal Kingdom Lodge Tervis Tumbler for $26.99. A New Tervis to Add to Your Collection The Tervis is full of designs inspired by the Lodge. Would You Buy This? And there’s a new Animal Kingdom Lodge “Jambo” shirt. Jambo Everyone! The shirt is priced at $34.99. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort General Updates If you’re planning a stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (or really any of Disney’s hotels), be sure to look for some activities that might be available for guests to participate in at the hotel! Painting Activity Recently, we spotted a variety of activities being offered at the Grand Floridian. Button Art These can be a great way to keep the family entertained during a resort day. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Construction Updates At Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, we found quite a bit of construction going on in various parts of the hotel. Lots of work going on here Disney hasn’t formally announced what exactly is being done, but some Cast Members told us they were fairly certain it was just routine maintenance. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates on that. If you’re planning a stay at the Yacht Club, just be aware that this construction is going on. Click here to see more photos of this construction. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Food Updates Recently, 2 spots have reopened at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort — Crews Cup Lounge… Crew’s Cup Lounge seating …and Yachtsman Steakhouse. Filet Mignon So, if you’ve been hoping to eat at either of these spots, you can now do so! Click here to get a first look at the reopened Yachtsman Steakhouse! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Food Updates At Disney’s Beach Club Resort, the Beaches & Cream To-Go Window has reopened! We love this shake! If you aren’t able to snag a table at the ever-popular Beaches & Cream itself, be sure to check out this to-go window for your ice cream needs! Click here to see more about the reopening of the to-go window! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Toledo — Tapas, Steak, and Seafood recently reopened! Chuleton Bone-In Rib-Eye During our visit, we grabbed a flight of Pinxtos, a charcuterie board, the Chuleton Bone-In Rib-Eye, and The Toledo Tapas Bar Dessert. We’ll be sharing a full review soon, so be on the lookout for that! Click here to get a first look at this reopened restaurant! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Construction Updates At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, construction is still underway to update its guest rooms in the main tower to the Incredibles-themed rooms. There’s also construction going on related to The Wave…of American Flavors and the resort’s lobby. Lots of Construction When we visited a number of days ago, the Contemporary Monorail elevator was down and Disney was directing guests to use a bus if they were unable to use the escalators at the Contemporary. Monorail Elevator Sign That’s something that may happen to you during a trip, so always be on the lookout for construction signs. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates At Bayview Gifts, one of the gift shops in the Contemporary, we found some newer merchandise including this sweet Bring Kindness hat… Bring Kindness …and the “You Had Me at Walt Disney World” water bottle. You Had Me at Walt Disney World <3 We also found a cute Disney Princess stationery kit at one of the Contemporary’s gift shops. Stationary Kit It could be perfect for those heading back to school and it’s priced at $24.99. Lots of Goodies Inside And that’s it for us from Disney’s resorts for now! We’ll keep checking back at the hotels to see what’s new and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest updates. Click here to see what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite Disney World hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: More Restaurants Reopen, Mysterious Construction, and More! 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. Calling all boba fans! If you have a love for both Disney and the popular bubble tea drink, then you might need to start making room in your closet. Look at those CHEEKS! We’ve tried drinks with boba at Disney and we’ve even seen a cute shoulder boba plush, but now you can spread the boba love with a new backpack that’s perfect to bring to the parks! We recently spotted the CU-TEA-ST (see what we did there?) Danielle Nicole backpack, and it is perfect for all boba tea lovers! Danielle Nicole has released a boba tea backpack! ©BoxLunch This bag is from Danielle Nicole, who creates some of the most adorable Disney-themed bags out there. Ranging from a Rapunzel-themed frying pan crossbody to bags inspired by the recent Cruella movie, they are super fun and creative. The latest bag doesn’t disappoint — in fact, it gets us feeling all BUBBLY inside! The design includes Mickey-shaped boba cups. ©BoxLunch The backpack’s pattern includes Mickey-themed boba cups in beautiful neon colors. And the best part? The ADORABLE front pouch looks just like a bubble tea drink complete with straw and Mickey-shaped bubble-style confetti! ©BoxLunch Whether you’re using it at the parks or just to show off your bubble tea love, this bag has plenty of storage — it even comes with drink pockets on the side (a PERFECT place to store your bubble tea). The bag features a ton of storage! ©BoxLunch If you’re a boba tea fan, run, don’t walk to get your hands on this new bag. You can find it exclusively at BoxLunch for $79.90. Click here to shop the Danielle Nicole Boba Backpack! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Little Mermaid Fans are SURE to Love the Latest Disney x Danielle Nicole Bag Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Danielle Nicole bag is your favorite? Do you have any Danielle Nicole bags in your collection? Tell us in the comments below! The post Obsessed with Boba? This Disney Backpack is Calling Your Name! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Disney World. We’ve had a lot of exciting news this week, huh? Corn dog nuggets at Hollywood Studios? Yes! There were new details about the Star Wars hotel, we’ve had news about more restaurant reopenings, and we finally got word that Annual Pass sales would resume soon. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg — there is SO much going on. But we’ve also got some news about restaurant menu updates, so let’s get to it! Magic Kingdom Cool Ship We’re going to start with a reopening because we’ve got even more of those this week. Tomorrowland snack spot Cool Ship officially reopened this week! Cool Ship has reopened! You can currently get Churros for $6.19, soda/fountain beverages for $4.49, and bottled water for $3.50. See More Photos of Cool Ship’s Reopening EPCOT Sommerfest If you’re looking to get a beer from Sommerfest in one of those souvenir steins, it’s going to cost you a little more. Germany Souvenir Stein The price increased from $14.25 to $14.50. Read Our Most Recent Review of Germany’s Biergarten La Hacienda de San Angel Over in Mexico, we’ve got a few price increases and other changes happening at La Hacienda de San Angel. Here’s what’s different on the Appetizers menu: Flautas increased from $13.50 to $14.25 REMOVED: Crema de Elote Queso Fundido increased from $14 to $15 Tlayudas Giant Tostada increased from $14 to $15 Gordita increased from $13.50 to $14.25 GIANT Tostada! The Entrees portion of the menu also saw some changes: Tacos de Camarones increased from $30 to $31 Alambre de Res increased from $31 to $32 Baja Tacos de Pescado increased from $29 to $38 Cochinita Pibil increased from $31 to $32 Carne Asada increased from $48 to $50 ADDED: Parrillada del Mar — Grilled shrimp, fish, and scallops served with vegetables and esquites (Serves Two People) for $68 Chicken Enchiladas are now Plant-Based Chicken Enchiladas — Corn Tortillas filled with Chicken atop Chipotle Black Beans with Salsa Ranchera and Cheese for $27 Read Our Most Recent Review of La Hacienda de San Angel San Angel Inn San Angel Inn has also seen a few price increases: Sopa Azteca increased from $11 to $12 Pollo a Las Rajas increased from $28 to $30 Carne Asada increased from $48 to $50 Pollo a Las Rajas These are the only changes here. Read Our Most Recent Review of San Angel Inn Nine Dragons Restaurant Another restaurant that has reopened is Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion. It’s now once more serving up Cantonese, Mongolian, Szechuan, Hunan, and Kiangche-style dishes to guests. And there have been some menu changes. For Appetizers, here’s what’s different: REMOVED: Plum-infused Tomatoes, Treasure Spring Rolls, and Pork Belly Bao Buns. NEW: Crispy Duck Bao Buns for $13! Chicken Pot Stickers increased from $7 to $8.50 Vegetable Spring Rolls increased from $5 to $5.25 Side of Vegetable Egg Fried Rice increased from $4 to $5.25. ©Disney On the dinner menu, the following changes have been made: REMOVED: General Tso’s Chicken Bao Buns, Chicken Dumpling Consommé, and Spinach Noodles House Hot and Sour Soup now includes shrimp increased from $5 to $7.95. The Family Dinner Deal is now unavailable. Nine Dragons Menu — Family Dinner For Entrees, there was only one change on the Lunch menu: The Canton Pepper Beef increased from $20 to $24. On the Dinner Menu, though, there are a TON of changes: REMOVED: Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Mala Beef, Spicy Mala Chicken, Five-spiced Fish, Nine Dragons Fried Rice, and Roast Duck Salad. ADDED: Crispy Duck Fried Rice for $25, Kung Pao Duo Chicken and Shrimp for $25, Spicy Mala Happy Family for $25, and Kowloon Spare Ribs for $30. Honey Sesame Chicken increased from $20 to $23, Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken increased from $20 to $23 Salt and Pepper Shrimp increased from$24 to $27 Vegetable and Tofu Stir Fry increased from $17 to $18. ©Disney Desserts have changed, too. Here’s what’s different: REMOVED: Banana Cheesecake Eggrolls and Chinese Ginger Cake Strawberry-Red Bean Ice Cream and Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream decreased from $4.28 to $4.25 Banana Cheesecake Eggrolls and Strawberry Red Bean Ice Cream On the Kids’ Menu, the Appetizers and Desserts section has been completely removed. We also noticed price increases on Entrees: Honey Chicken Nuggets increased from $7.98 to $8.98 Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp with Lo Mein Noodles increased from $8.98 to $9.98 Kid’s Deluxe increased from $10.98 to $11.98 ©Disney There were also significant changes on the Specialty Cocktails portion of the menu: REMOVED: Shanghai Fusion and Heavenly Clouds Ginger Zinger is now made with Lemon-Lime Soda instead of Ginger Ale Ginger Zinger, South Sea Breeze, and Jade Beauty have increased from $10.50 to $12.50 Jade Beauty The Frozen Daquiris menu has been completely removed, and there were changes to the Beer Menu: Lucky Buddha and Tsingtao Pilsner increased from $7.75 to $8.50 The Non-Alcoholic Beverages on the menu now refers to smoothies as slushies — there has also been a price increase from $5.75 to $6.25. Flavors available are the same — Strawberry, Mango, or a combo of the two called Shangri-La. Other non-alcoholic drinks have been removed, including the Hainan Sunrise, Iced Chai Tea, and Hot Chai Milk Tea. Tsingtao Beer Here’s what’s changed under Soft Drinks and More: ADDED: Fresh Brewed Iced Green Tea (Unsweetened) for $4.75 REMOVED: Blackberry Jasmine Iced Tea (Unsweetened) and Iced Coffee Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks increased from $3.99 to $4.75 Raspberry Iced Tea (Sweetened) increased from $3.99 t0 $4.75 the Variety of Fruit Juices increased from $3.25 to $5 Lowfat Milk increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Chocolate Milk increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Hot Chocolate increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Coffee regular or decaffeinated increased from $3.25 to $4.25 Hot Jasmine Tea increased from $2.65 to $3.95 Perrier Sparkling Bottled Water increased from $3.95 to $5 ©Disney Here’s what’s different about the Wine part of the menu: REMOVED: Chardonnay Kendall-Jackson, the Beaujolais-Villages Georges Duboeuf, the Cabernet Sauvignon Kendall-Jackson, and the Madeira Cossart Gordon. ADDED: Cabernet Sauvignon Borne of Fire, Washington (Bottle for $62.00 or Glass for $14.00) and the Conundrum Red Blend, California (Bottle for $52.00, Glass for $12.00) See Photos of the Reopened Nine Dragons Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pizzafari If you’re looking for some simple food at Animal Kingdom, you’re in luck — Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom has officially reopened! There have been some changes to the menu, though! REMOVED: Mandarin Orange Lemonade and Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade NEW: Blue Lagoon Lemonade with Glow Cube — Minute Maid Lemonade, Citrus, and Gummy Worms with a souvenir Glow Cube for $8.49 (available without glow cube for $5.49) NEW: Blue Lagoon Lemonade with Rum and Glow Cube — Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Minute Maid Lemonade, Citrus, and Gummy Worms with a souvenir Glow Cube for $14 (available without glow cube for $11) Blue Lagoon Lemonade Here’s what changed on the Entrees: REMOVED: Shrimp Flatbread NEW: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich — Breaded Chicken topped with Marinara and Provolone on Ciabatta Bread served with side Caesar Salad for $10.99. Look at all that CHEESE! REMOVED: Sicilian-style Pizza Slice with Plant-Based Sausage NEW: Plant-Based Greens and Grains Salad — Mixed Greens topped with Garbanzo Beans, White Beans, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Quinoa, and Green Goddess Dressing for $9.99 REMOVED: Tomato Basil Soup as a side NEW: Cuties Mandarin for $1.99. Cuties Mandarin replaced GoGo Squeeze Applesauce as a side for Kids’ Meal ALL desserts removed and replaced with Spaghetti and Meatball Cupcake — Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Chip Cannoli Filling, topped with Vanilla Buttercream “Spaghetti”, Chocolate Doughnut “Meatball”, and Vanilla “Pasta Sauce” for $5.99 See More Details About Pizzafari’s Menu Changes Disney’s Hollywood Studios KRNR The Rock Station You can now get Corn Dog Nuggets outside Magic Kingdom — they’re now available at KRNR The Rock Station. And they are exactly the same. YES! We’ll have some cheese with more cheese, please. You can grab them for $8.99 — and they’re served with chips. Find Out More About This NEW Spot to Get Corn Dog Nuggets Disney Springs Splitsville Luxury Lanes There’s a new dessert at Splitsville, and if you don’t want to stand in line at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, you can now grab one of those famous donuts at the bowling alley! Splitsville That’s right, you can now get the Donut Supreme at Splitsville. It’s a classic glazed donut from Everglazed topped with ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and whipped cream for $8. Here’s How Disney Cast Members Can Score Big DEALS at Splitsville! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Crew’s Cup Lounge Crew’s Cup Lounge has reopened, and thanks to a new menu, it’s a great spot to dine at if you can’t get into Yachtsman Steakhouse because Crew’s Cup now has the Steakhouse’s menu! Yachtsman Steakhouse menu currently being offered at Crew’s Cup Lounge So keep that in mind if you’re in the area and didn’t score a reservation for Yachtsman Steakhouse! Read Our Full Review of the Reopened Crew’s Cup Lounge Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette There are some changes to the Allergy-Friendly menu at The Artist’s Palette: Bounty Breakfast Platter is now available for those with Gluten/Wheat Allergy — Scrambled Eggs, Allergy-Friendly Mini Mickey Waffles, and Breakfast Potatoes served with Bacon and Sausage for $11.99 ADDED: Crunchy Cookies – Chocolate Chip — Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly for $6.79 Mickey Waffles – -Fish/Shellfish Allergy-Friendly, served with choice of two sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $6.69 The Artist’s Palette Mickey Waffles — Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy-Friendly, three Allergy-Friendly Mini Mickey Waffles served with Bacon $8.79 ADDED: No Sugar Added Fresh Fruit Cheesecake — Fish/Shellfish Allergy-Friendly for $5.49 ADDED: Cinnamon Roll — Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy-Friendly for $4.29 Read Our Review of the Colorful Cake We Had at The Artist’s Palette So there you have it — LOTS of restaurant reopenings, a few price increases, and another spot to grab corn dog nuggets. We’ll continue to track all Disney World menu changes, so stay tuned! 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! 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Disney merch isn’t just for us, it’s also for our furry four-legged friends! From hilarious Halloween costumes to Haunted Mansion dog bowls, there’s lots of great merch for dogs, cats, and all the pets in your life! ©Disney Today, we found out about a brand new pet collection that’s sure to make your pets very happy! People Magazine reported that Disney will be releasing a new collection of dog treats called Table Scraps! From Hawaiian Bacon to Vegan Surf-and-Turf, there are tons of options for what to feed fido! Disney’s Table Scraps dog treat collection! ©Disney The new treats were created in collaboration with Phelps Pet Products and are available for $6.99 per bag! We’re excited to see some new Disney dog treats — not too long ago, we reported on a collection of dog and cat treats we found at BoxLunch! ©BoxLunch We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read 3 Things You’re Not Thinking About For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary 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 Disney dog treat line? Let us know in the comments! The post There is a NEW Line of Disney Dog Treats! 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. School is about to be back in session, friends! We know you’re planning out all the school supplies and items you’ll need before the semester starts. Always dreaming about our Disney snacks But, one of the supplies you might be forgetting is a pantry full of Disney snacks! Don’t worry, though — we’ve got you covered with the BEST Disney-themed after-school snacks for your family! Disney Recipes After a long day of the kids working hard at school and you working hard as well, we’re sure you’re looking for an easy snack to make. And, we’ve got JUST the Disney Recipes for you! Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Rolls If you can have breakfast for dinner, why can’t you have breakfast for a snack too? And, the cinnamon rolls from Main Street Bakery are some of the best morning or afternoon snacks around! While you may not be able to find these in the parks anymore, you can still make your own at home! Cinnamon Roll You can find ingredient substitutions to make these cinnamon rolls even BETTER than you remember, so your kids have the perfect pre-home snack. Check out the Cinnamon Roll recipe here! Num Num Cookies If we could have a Num Num Cookie every day, we absolutely would. While the buttery and chocolate treat might seem difficult to perfect, they’re actually SUPER easy to make! Num Num Cookie So, pull out your cookie tray, your mixing bowls, and get baking! How to make Num Num Cookies at home! Mickey Beignets Tiana might be able to make a whole batch of her famous beignets quickly, but you can also make Mickey Beignets on your own too! And, we’re more than happy that we can have these fluffy treats outside of the parks (and your kids will be as well). Mickey Beignets! The recipe makes 10 jumbo beignets or 2 dozen smaller ones, so everyone can have as many as they’d like! Find out how to make Mickey Beignets here! Dole Whip Did you know that authentic Dole Whip is one of the easiest Disney snacks to make? There are two ways you can do it, and both require very little effort. Dole Whip! So, what are you waiting for?! We know you’re craving one, just as much as your kids! Here’s how you can make Dole Whip at home! Carrot Cake Cookies The good ole’ days used to have the wonderful Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich that existed at the Writer’s Stop. When it closed, though, the recipe changed when the cookie made its way to the Trolley Car Cafe. Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches But, it’s a good thing that we have the ORIGINAL Carrot Cake Cookie recipe that will make your tastebuds happy and your family even happier. Read our Carrot Cake Cookie recipe here! Mac and Cheese Put down that Kraft Mac and Cheese box! We’ve got one of the best cheesy mac recipes this side of the Disney Recipe realm. Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a GREAT restaurant for its incredible food, but the Mac & Cheese there isn’t like anything you’ve ever had. Oak Grilled Filet with Mac and Cheese And, you can try it for yourself without ever leaving your kitchen with our recipe! Take a look at the Jiko Mac and Cheese recipe here! Disney Pretzels Although we have a love for Mickey Pretzels, some of the best pretzels you can find in the parks are over in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion! If you’re craving something savory, then you can actually make your own Disney Pretzels from the parks to share with everyone. Jumbo Pretzel Of course, we recommend a cheesy dipping sauce for that extra kick that your whole family will love! Read our recipe for Disney Pretzels here! But, if you don’t feel like making anything and just want a quick snack, there are plenty of great options at your local grocery store as well! Healthy Choices Although we love plenty of Disney’s sweets, you can also give your kids healthy choices that are just as delicious! The Disney Foodles Crunch Pak comes with peeled apples, cheese cubes, and Mickey-shaped crackers for only $2.89 for a balanced snack. ©Target There are even the Frozen Go-Gurt Tubes with Vanilla Flurries and Strawberry Ice Castle flavors with 16 tubes in a box for $4.69. ©Target We don’t even feel guilty having seconds with these healthy Disney snacks! Themed Goldfish Many of us grew up on Goldfish as an after-school snack, clearly making them a must-have on this list. But, now you can even snag Disney-inspired Goldfish snack packs on the shelves of your local store! There are Mickey Goldfish with Mickey head-shaped snacks… ©Target …as well as the Mickey AND Minnie version, where Minnie gets a little bow of course. ©Target Or, you can opt for the Disney Princess Goldfish, whose designs feature Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana, and the like. ©Target Each of these Goldfish versions costs $1.79 per 6.6 oz pack, so there’s plenty to go around with your whole family. Pixar Fruit Snacks Betty Crocker’s Pixar Fruit Snacks with designs inspired by all your favorites, like Finding Nemo, Toy Story, and The Incredibles. ©Target You can take home a pack of 10 fruit snack pouches for $2.19. That means you can have one along with your kiddos after school! Cookies Each time we can have a Dole Whip in Disney World, we’ll take one or two! And, now you can actually find Lofthouse Pineapple Whip Cookies at Kroger! Um…Dole Whip cookies? Yes! While the frosting only has a slight pineapple flavor to it and not too much Dole Whip emphasis, the flavor of that amazing Lofthouse sugar cookie is definitely worth it. Not really a Dole Whip replacement And, if you don’t feel like making your own DIY Dole Whip, this might be your next best option! Read our review of the Dole Whip Cookies here! Ice Cream The Disney Parks aren’t the only spots you can grab that famous Disney ice cream! You can head to the freezer aisle at a nearby store to find lots of Disney-themed ice cream treats! Mickey Ice Cream Bars Some of our favorites are good ole’ Mickey Bars that come in a pack or single servings… Mickey Ice Cream Bar from the Grocery Store …as well as Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches that usually come in a box of 6. Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches Although they may not be from the parks, you can have Mickey and Minnie Ice Cream Party Cups that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Cups Those aren’t the only Disney frozen treats you can find, though! Popsicles If you have any Disney Princess fans at home, you can give them one of the Frozen Mini Ice Pops that come in Berry, Cherry, or Raspberry flavors… ©Target …or you can give your little superheroes one of the Spider-Man Popsicles that come in Strawberry, Blue Raspberry, or Lime instead! Each popsicle pack costs only $4.29 with 18 mini pops in the Frozen box and 6 bars in the Spider-Man box. ©Target Are you craving Disney World popcorn like we are? Well, we have a surprise for you: Disney’s popcorn is available at the grocery store! That’s right, Disney World’s official popcorn partner is Pop Secret! Other Disney snacks you can find at your local grocery store! We’re sure your kids will be all over these awesome Disney snacks! And, you can even have a few or as many as you’d like to! You can keep up with us to check out, even more, eats and treats we find in the parks and beyond. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney dining, entertainment, and news coming soon! 7 Disney Recipes we’ve actually made at home! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney snack to have at home? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Best Disney-Themed After School Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney character meet-and-greets have been pretty different since the parks reopened last year. There is nothing like being able to see and have a conversation with one of your favorite Disney characters. Disney Princesses observing some proper physical distancing! Recently, we have been seeing more and more Disney Princesses showing up at EPCOT, and not just in the typical cavalcade. So far we have seen Anna, Elsa, Jasmine, Mulan, Aurora, and Belle. But get ready Disney Princess fans, because we just spotted another princess! Today, as we were walking through the Germany pavilion we spotted the first ever Disney Princess! Snow White was out greeting and speaking with guests! Snow White is Here! We spotted her over in the Germany Pavilion right by the wishing well! Exactly where we thought she would be. The Fairest One of All! It’s been a while since we’ve seen her out and about in the parks! Hi there! We loved being able to see Snow White again and can’t wait to see what Disney Princess EPCOT brings back next! Stay tuned to DFB for all Disney World updates! Click Here to Check Out These Disney Princess Dresses FOR ADULTS! 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 Disney Princess do you want to see in EPCOT next? Let us know in the comments below!The post PHOTOS: ANOTHER Disney Princess Has Been Spotted at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been filled with construction projects as all the preparations are underway for the 50th Anniversary celebrations that kick off in just under TWO months! Magic Kingdom We’ve been watching as attractions get refurbished, snack kiosks get a new coat of paint, and park icons transform into “beacons of light,” and this week we’ve got more to catch up on! So, let’s check out all of the construction progress that was made this week, shall we? Magic Kingdom Jungle Cruise It’s been almost five months since Disney began its planned refurbishment at Jungle Cruise and we’re STILL seeing new things when we ride! The updates include new characters and scenes along the journey down the Nile River and this week we noticed that some chimps have taken over a shipment of butterflies and broken into the crates! Those crazy monkeys Plus, we also spotted some chimps at the new scene where a Jungle Cruise boat is sinking into the water. Glad we weren’t on that one! Careful or they might take something from you! Disney previously shared that all of the Jungle Cruise updates by the end of the summer so we might not get to see something new every time we ride soon, but it sure is exciting to see just how many new things have been added! Check Out the Reimagined Jungle Cruise Ride in Disneyland HERE! Big Top Souvenirs Early last month, we noticed that the sign at the Big Top Souvenir tent had been removed after being closed on and off throughout the year. Well, it looks like it was removed because Disney is doing some refurbishment! When we passed by this week, we could see construction crews being lifted to the roof of the tent to spruce up some of the fading colors. Time for a refurb! So, hopefully, we’ll get to shop inside once again soon! Be Our Guest Restaurant We’ve also been keeping a close eye on construction over at the Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland and this week the work was still underway. Construction continues… Previously, scaffolding was surrounding the rock structure to the left of the entrance and now the scaffolding has moved to the Beast’s Castle. Learn More About Disney’s Be Our Guest Restaurant HERE! Princess Fairytale Hall Over near Cinderella Castle, another attraction has gotten a fresh coat of gold paint for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary! Princess Fairytale Hall now has a bit more color to it, though it does still remain closed as meet and greets are currently suspended in Disney World due to COVID-19. Those golden details sure are popping now! And, if it looks like a familiar color, that’s because it’s pretty close to what it was! Here’s what it looked like before… . Here’s what it was before! A few other attractions and play areas have received some golden detailing, so it looks like Disney isn’t done just yet! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Discovery River Amphitheater Disney’s Animal Kingdom hasn’t been home to all that many construction projects over the past year, but one thing that we have been keeping an eye out for is the work on the upcoming daytime show — Disney KiteTails! The new show will debut for the 50th Anniversary and feature HUGE three-dimensional kites in the shapes of Disney characters over the water (and more!). A few weeks ago, we saw the first sign of construction as Disney added platforms to the water near the theater, but at the beginning of the week, those had been removed… Platforms were MIA… …and then by the end of the week, they were back again. And it’s BACK It’s still not clear what exactly the platforms are for, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Click HERE for More Details About the New Daytime Show Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! EPCOT World Celebration Over at EPCOT, we haven’t been able to see much of the construction going on behind the walls in the new area that will be deemed “World Celebration” when the EPCOT Transformation is complete. But, with the reopening of the EPCOT Monorail, we’ve got a completely new perspective! Now, we’ve got a birds-eye view of the work being done to prepare the area for the new gardens, fountain, walk-through attraction, and Walt Disney statue of Walt Disney! And, though we know that the area will one day feature all of these exciting things, for now, it’s mostly dirt and construction machinery. What’s Happening Behind Those Walls? The project that seems to be the furthest along in the area is the work on the new Creations Shop, which is set to replace Mouse Gear as EPCOT’s main merchandise location this summer. From here we can see the new glass that’s been installed and the new paint job on the roof! More construction Of course, we’ll continue to keep our eye on this area whenever we ride over on the EPCOT Monorail, so be sure to stay tuned! Check Out MORE of the EPCOT Construction From the Sky HERE! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind And, while we were riding along on the highway in the sky we also got a peek behind the construction walls at the new roller coaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! More silver paneling has been added to the roof and we can finally see where that big Xandarian ship will be going in front of the building! Guardians of the Galaxy Building Construction As a reminder, here’s what the building will look like once completed… . Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney So, the EPCOT Transformation is well underway at all the attractions, shops, and experiences near the front of the park and even more work is continuing at the other parks too! Learn About Everything That’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation HERE! 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