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Between the fun Lost City of Cibola pool, the churros at Maya Grill, and the beautiful Gran Destino Tower, there are quite a few reasons why you might want to stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort! Lobby Today, we found one more reason why you might want to at least stop by this hotel in Disney World! Rix Sports Bar and Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is going to have filled donut holes available soon! According to Ricky Debler (who works as a Managing Director for Palmas Restaurant Group, which manages other entities that run various restaurants in Disney World including Rix Sports Bar and restaurants in EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion), the donut holes will have fillings like milk chocolate, mixed berry, and Bavarian cream! Rix Sports Bar We’ve had fun trying some unique desserts here in the past, like the Cotton Candy Cheesecake we had earlier this year! Make it pink! Make it blue! We can’t wait to stop in and try the new donut holes soon! Keep following DFB for more updates on new treats at Disney World! Click Here to Read Our Review of Another Dining Spot at Coronado Springs: Maya Grill! 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 snack at a Disney resort? Tell us in the comments! The post ATTENTION! New Chocolate-Filled Donut Holes Are Coming to Disney World 🍩 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many things have been happening at Disneyland Resort this summer! Avengers Campus Avengers Campus opened a couple months ago, Disneyland park is celebrating its 66th birthday, and a brand new annual pass program was just announced! We’ve also seen many restaurants reopen and we just found out about, even more, returning soon (including the place you can get those iconic fried pickles!!). One of the things that haven’t returned to Disneyland are official character meet and greets. You can however spot characters at a distance and we got a special treat today! Mickey Mouse was outside of his house in Toontown!! The Big Cheese! Guests still can’t physically meet characters, but we got to take pictures of Mickey on his porch! It’s definitely a great selfie opportunity. Our favorite pal! Before the closures, guests would walk through Mickey’s house to meet him. Mickey Mouse in Toontown! We were pretty pumped to see Mickey at his house, so we moved over to Minnie Mouse’s humble abode to see if she was around. And, wouldn’t you know it, out on the porch of Minnie’s house was…Marie? From Aristocats? Huh? Hmm. We thought cats and mice didn’t get along, so what is Marie doing at Minnie’s house?! It seems like she’s just as confused as we are! When we went back to her house a little later, Minnie was out on the porch! Maybe Marie is Minnie’s new roommate or just came over for a visit! Hi, Minnie! Either way, we loved getting to see some characters around Toontown again! We’ll keep you updated if we see anyone else, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to learn about Disneyland’s NEW annual pass program! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Why do you think Marie was at Minnie’s house? Give us your theories in the comments! The post PHOTOS: These Disney Character Interactions Are Sure to Make You Smile! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It started out like any normal day in Disneyland: bright, sunny, and all-around delightful. Then, we decided to try the Hot Dog of the Month at the GCH Craftsman Grill, and things got weird. Craftsman Grill All we wanted was a specialty hot dog! Is that too much to ask? First, we tried to mobile order the new Hot Dog of the Month (the Buffalo Dog, to be exact). Unfortunately, we couldn’t place a mobile order, so we made a reservation for later in the day. Later, we got a call. It was the GCH Craftsman Grill calling, and they said that they had to cancel our reservation because their kitchen not working properly and needs to be repaired. No hot dog today We called and chatted with a Cast Member and were told that for now, GCH Craftsman Grill is operating as a cold kitchen only. So you can still order grab ‘n’ go items and drinks! It looks like that hot dog will just have to wait… . We will continue to keep you posted on the situation. Update: Cast Members are now saying that they hope the kitchen is up and running by 3PM. Until then, stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news! Review: The Best Part of This Disneyland Cupcake Isn’t the Cake at All! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever had a reservation canceled at Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Can't Get HOT Food at GCH Craftsman Grill in Disneyland Resort Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve seen the complete maze of construction walls in EPCOT then you’re probably well aware of the MASSIVE transformation EPCOT is undergoing right now, with part of the park being transformed into new neighborhoods, a couple of brand-new rides, a space-themed restaurant, and more! Construction Walls in EPCOT Since the EPCOT Monorail is running once again, we jumped on it to get a view from the sky of what’s going on behind these walls! From the Monorail, we could see the construction going on for some of the areas that will become part of World Discovery and World Celebration when EPCOT’s transformation is complete. In the World Discovery section, we saw that the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind building is coming along, with more silver panels on the roof! Guardians of the Galaxy Building Construction This area is really close to what will become the PLAY! pavilion, as we saw on the newest EPCOT map! The PLAY! pavilion will be located in the orange-y dome building behind the trees (what used to be the Wonders of Life pavilion). Cosmic Rewind Area There’s a lot of greenery around here right now, which we saw reflected on EPCOT’s current map. EPCOT Construction We also peeked at the area just behind Spaceship Earth, which will be part of World Celebration. Greenery and paths are taking shape. There’s also some greenery in the space behind the construction walls in this area, as well as a LOT of other things like tents, trailers, and other construction gear! It’s looking busy back there! In this space, we’re eventually set to see gardens, a fountain, and a new statue of Walt Disney. What’s Happening Behind Those Walls? For right now, though, there’s just a bunch of construction vehicles and a whole lot of dirt! You can also see some of the Creations Shop in the one area here. That’s the new store that will replace Mouse Gear. It is set to open this summer, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates on that! More construction We’ll be keeping an eye on the construction in EPCOT, so keep following DFB for more updates! Click Here to See a Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Big EPCOT Construction Project! Want MORE Details About Epcot’s MASSIVE Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about Epcot’s Transformation! Future World to Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here! A NEW Festival Center is Coming to Epcot Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! Details About Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular, HarmonioUS! Learn More About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant Opening Soon! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris Coming To Epcot’s France Pavilion A Mary Poppins Attraction is Coming to Epcot’s UK Pavilion Learn More About Moana: Journey of Water Coming to World Nature Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What part of EPCOT’s transformation are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the EPCOT Construction from the Sky! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Imagineers, comprised of Cast Members with roles such as engineers, illustrators, architects, writers, and more, are behind many of your favorite Disney Parks attractions and experiences. ©D23 Today Disney released a video featuring behind the scenes looks at some of the incredible projects Imagineers have done (and are still working on!), so if you want to know more about some of your favorite rides, read on! Disney posted a one-minute long video called the “Walt Disney Imagineering Innovation Showcase,” featuring some of their projects like robot Groot, projections on Cinderella Castle, ride animatronics like Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT!, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Spider-Man at Disney California Adventure. You can see Imagineers creating some of these iconic Disney Parks attractions! ©Disney We also got a glimpse of a REAL LIGHTSABER, which will debut at the new Star Wars hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, opening in Spring 2022. The real lightsaber actually extends and retracts! ©Disney If you want to take a closer look at Disney’s Imagineers working on some of these projects, watch the video below! We’re keeping our eyes peeled for more real lightsaber news, so stay tuned to DFB for Star Wars hotel and Disney World updates! Read more about the Star Wars hotel opening timeline 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. Would you buy a real lightsaber? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Disney Gives Us a Glimpse of the REAL Lightsaber in this Montage first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is celebrating its 66th anniversary this year! Disneyland 66th Anniversary Cavalcade We’ve seen special treats like a very well-dressed caramel apple, and there was an anniversary parade on the actual day of Disneyland’s 66th anniversary, July 17th! On that day, we also spotted a themed cupcake in the park for the occasion, but we didn’t get a chance to actually taste it! It sold out quickly! But this morning, we finally got our hands on the anniversary cupcake and we have a full review for ya! Hello again, Disneyland 66th Birthday Cupcake! Look at all that razzle dazzle! The celebratory treat is a double chocolate chip cupcake filled with cookies and cream mousse topped with cream cheese frosting. There’s also a piece of chocolate on top that’s printed with Sleeping Beauty Castle, and just look how pretty the two are together! So color coordinated! You can find this over at Jolly Holiday in Disneyland Park for $6.99. Jolly Holiday has the best treats! The cupcake was REALLY rich — it was almost a little too much chocolate for us (we know, we never thought we’d say that either). Keeping it in the shade so it doesn’t melt! The cream cheese frosting was super thick, but it was delicious! Those sprinkles are so fun, too. Can you see the little stars in them? Cream cheese frosting for days Our favorite part was definitely the cookies and cream mousse on the inside — it’s nice to have a filling in the middle of all that rich, chocolatey cake! Always great to have some filling inside a cupcake! For just a cupcake, this treat was quite filling! It’s a substantial snack or could for sure be shared since it’s pretty heavy. Overall, this treat is an adorable way to celebrate Disneyland’s birthday! 66 years old? You don’t look a day over 50, Disneyland. We’ll keep an eye out for more celebrations, so stay tuned to DFB for what we find! Click here to read about Disneyland’s NEW annual pass program! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you know anyone who was at Disneyland’s opening day 66 years ago? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: The Best Part of This Disneyland Cupcake Isn’t the Cake at All! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How would you like to set sail on the brand new Disney Wish cruise ship? Why not try your luck with the new Disney sweepstakes! The tower on the Disney Wish Someone’s got to win, so why couldn’t it be you? Enter the grown-ish Getaway Sweepstakes NOW through August 24 for a chance to win a vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish! The Disney Wish is set to officially set sail on June 9, 2022, and it looks like it’s going to be full of fun activities! ©Disney The grand prize for this sweepstakes gets you and up to three guests free airfare, accommodations, a Disney Gift Card, a Castaway Cay getaway package, and a four-day, three-night cruise to the Bahamas on the Disney Wish. ©Disney Disney Wish concept art The winners will be some of the first people to set sail on the Disney Wish, as Disney stated that “prize travel must take place from June 4, 2022, through June 8, 2022.” ©Disney To enter the sweepstakes: Like the sweepstakes post on the @grownish Instagram Account Follow @grownish, @Freeform, & @DisneyCruiseLine on Instagram Comment #grownishGetawaySweepsEntry Tag a Friend Stay tuned to the DFB for more contest announcements, Disney news, and more! Check out more info on The Disney Wish Cruise Ship!! 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 taken a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Enter to Win a FREE Trip on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line has been through a lot of changes over the past year and a half. ©Disney After test cruises were delayed in June, the Disney Dream is now set to resume sailing on August 9th, and there are more policy changes for the cruise line as they adapt to the global health crisis. Disney has recently updated their final payment policy for Disney Cruise Line bookings, allowing guests to make their final payment up to 60 days prior to cruising with bookings through January 31, 2022. Previously, we saw Disney Cruise Line update their final payment policy through December 31, 2021. ©Disney Disney’s website notes that this is a temporary extension for guests booked in “unrestricted stateroom categories.” So if you have a qualified reservation anytime from now through January 31, 2022, you will be able to make your final payment 60 days before sailing. No Disney Cruise Line booking is finalized until the final payment is submitted, which means this will give you time to decide whether you want or need to change your cruise plans. Ahoy Mickey! ©Disney Disney Cruise Line has also updated their cancellation fees for bookings through January 31, 2022 (previously December 31, 2021). Cancellation fees have been relaxed as early as 119 days to 59 days prior to sailing, depending on your booking category. Make sure to read the fine print to see if your booking qualifies. ©Disney We’ll be watching for more Disney Cruise Line news as the Disney Dream prepares to set sail on August 9th. Keep reading DFB for more Disney Cruise Line news and updates! Check out the new magical Disney Cruise Line ad 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. Are you booking a trip with Disney Cruise Line soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Cruise Line Extends Final Payment Deadline first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There have been so many exciting updates about the Disney Wish in recent weeks and months, from the variety of unique dining options on board to of course the Aqua Mouse coaster. ©Disney With all of these announcements, we often forget that the ship is still under construction! The latest ship to be added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet is currently located at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where crews are hard at work bringing all of the magic to life. Philip Gennotte, Portfolio Project Management Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering Germany just shared some photos along with a progress report on two key milestones when building a cruise ship! © Disney The first update is the construction of the Wheelhouse, also known as the ship’s bridge, which is nearing completion! This is the area where the captain and officers command the ship (so, it’s kind of a really important part of the ship!). As Philip Gennotte puts it, “this block will truly give the Disney Wish an identity. I would even go as far as saying that it gives our ship a face!” © Disney The other important section of the ship that is nearing completion is the ship’s Bow! The Bow is where guests will spot the medallion and filigree featuring Captain Minnie. The Bow is one of nearly 100 “blocks” that are used to piece the ship together, almost like a giant puzzle. According to Gennotte, there are currently just over 30 blocks left to be installed. © Disney It was quite the feat to add the Bow, which alone weighs 500 metric tons. Gennotte added that “the entire process of lifting, installing and fully welding the bow block, while being suspended from the overhead gantry crane, took just under 10 hours.” © Disney We cannot wait to see the Disney Wish as a finished product, but it’s incredible to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes and see it come together piece by piece! Be sure to follow along in the months to come as we count down the days to the Disney Wish’s maiden voyage in June of 2022! Click here to read about all of the restaurants coming to the Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on taking a cruise aboard the Disney Wish in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Disney Wish Just Reached a Major Construction Milestone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there anything more calming than walking through the lush greenery on Disney’s Animal Kingdom pathways, with the sounds of the river nearby and rhythmic music playing in the background? Gorilla Falls Path We think that’s about as zen as it gets in Disney World! You deserve a break from your busy day, so come with us for a walk through the wildest park at Disney World! We’ll start off at the Tree of Life Gardens by the Discovery River. Let’s take in the sounds of the water and the gorgeous plants along the walkway! Thanks for joining us on our walk around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Keep following DFB for more moments of Disney zen. Click Here for More Relaxing Disney World Videos! 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 zen spot in the Disney parks? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEOS: Take a Zen Disney World Break With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been waiting to go back to the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in Disney’s Magic Kingdom since Disney World reopened! Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Disney announced that the Laugh Floor would reopen this Sunday, August 8th, but today we saw that it opened EARLY in Magic Kingdom! We couldn’t resist going in to see the monstrous comedy show! In case you haven’t been, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor is like a stand-up comedy show, only it’s all monsters as the comedians! The creepy Roz watches over the whole thing as the monsters try to fill up the tank in the theater with your laughs! See the laugh tank in the corner? We saw the sign outside, which announced the show would be running continuously today from 12PM to 8PM. Today was a soft opening, so the ride is still not set to be officially open until this Sunday, August 8th. Showtimes for today! We hopped in line and headed inside! Line for Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor In the queue, there are signs inviting guests to submit jokes, because your jokes could be used in the show! You can send in your own jokes! Inside the theater, guests were not socially distanced, but they were all wearing masks. Guests inside the theater Throughout the show, monsters come on to tell jokes and do skits, all in an attempt to fill the laugh tank. Roz acts as the manager and critic! Mike Wazowski! You might get picked on during the show! There’s Boo! One of our favorite skits is the comedian who can “read your mind!” The Mind-Reading Comedian We loved being back with the Monsters, Inc. comedians! That’s a wrap, folks! Remember, the Laugh Floor just had a soft opening for today, but it’s officially open this coming Sunday, the 8th! Click Here to See Monsters, Inc. Merchandise You Can Get to Celebrate the Laugh Floor’s Reopening! Keep following DFB for more news about reopenings around Disney World! Click Here to See Another Spot that Reopened Today in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been picked on at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Reopened EARLY in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re heading into the World Showcase at EPCOT today to try out the newly reopened Nine Dragons Restaurant! Nine Dragons Restaurant Despite being the main sit-down dining option in the China Pavilion, Nine Dragons is a lesser-known dining spot in EPCOT. Now that it’s back open, we’re checking out the food to see if you should take time out of your EPCOT day for a meal here or just wait to get your Chinese Food fix with takeout at home! This restaurant is located in the front of the China Pavilion, and, right now it’s not taking dining reservations, only walk-ins. We were there right when the doors opened for dinner at 4:30PM on reopening day, and we were seated right away! Nine Dragons The restaurant has some beautiful decor, so let’s take a look around! Atmosphere The inside of the restaurant has artistic wood panels and walls at the entrance and throughout the dining rooms. Wood Wall Inside the dining rooms, there are colorful hanging lights and windows with views out onto the EPCOT World Showcase. Dining Room The tables and chairs are fairly standard, with some options for booths as well. There’s one large dining room that’s sort of split into smaller rooms with wood panels so that the space feels a little more intimate. More Dining Room The dark wood and delicate light fixtures make Nine Dragons feel upscale, but it does still tend to put off standard Chinese food restaurant vibes on the interior, though. It’s pretty subdued compared to more aggressively “Disney” restaurants in the area. If many folks weren’t told this was a spot in EPCOT, they’d probably assume it was a restaurant back home. At our table, we had a cloth napkin with utensils and a QR code menu. Table Setting We were also given a full paper menu. Menu and place setting Speaking of menus, let’s look at what’s up for grabs here! Eats The menu at Nine Dragons isn’t particularly extensive with only 9 entree options right now. Food Menu The drink menu offers a small variety of wines… Drinks Menu …as well as non-alcoholic slushies, specialty crafted cocktails, and beer, both local and Chinese. Although the drink menu isn’t huge, it has some fun options if you’re hoping to try something a little bit different, like the Jade Beauty or Ginger Zinger cocktails! Specialty Drinks The paper placemat under your place setting even has some Chinese characters you can learn while you wait! Table Setting at Nine Dragons The food options are somewhat limited, but there’s a good enough variety of recognizable classics and more unique entrees that most guests should be able to find something they like. To start off, we tried one of those specialty cocktails, the Ginger Zinger! It was $12.50 and has Ginger Liqueur, Light Rum, Lemon-Lime Soda, and a Lemon Twist. Ginger Zinger The drink was certainly ginger-based — the ginger flavor was really strong! We liked it a lot, though, and we think you will too if you like ginger. It wasn’t super sweet or bitter, just perfectly in between. Think of it like a brighter, punchier flavored ginger ale but, you know, with booze. Ginger Fans Only! If you like the flavors of ginger and lemon, this is the drink for you! This was simple and refreshing. For our appetizer, we got the Sichuan Chicken Dumplings for $13. This dish has standard chicken dumplings in a Spicy Chili Oil Sauce. Appetizer time! Guys — these dumplings were delicious! The sauce especially was really tasty, with a spicy and tangy flavor. It MADE this dish. And we were proud of Disney for actually having some spice in the sauce since we feel like they usually play it safe! It’s not overwhelmingly hot, but there was definitely a kick! If you’re averse to spice, obviously steer clear of this one. If you’re a fan of the spicier side of things, like us, you’ll be wishing this came in an entree-sized portion! Sichuan Chicken Dumplings The dish was topped with red onions, cilantro, and carrots, but we just got right into the dumplings! (If you’re not down with cilantro, it’s easy to work around here.) Yum!!! With this tangy sauce, the dumplings really were better than average ones that you could get anywhere else. And we appreciated that there was plenty of sauce to dunk in! First Bite With the standard so high, we were ready for our entree — the Spicy Mala Happy Family! We had a Spicy Mala Beef here on one of our last visits that boasted being “numbingly spicy.” (Spoiler: it was…decently spicy. It was what we’d consider “Disney Spicy” but no numbness was to be had on our tongues. ) So this Mala has big shoes (literally — we were basically served a small bucket of food last time!) to fill. Let’s admire our last Mala here: Our boatload of Spicy Mala Beef from a past visit Actually, ALL Mala is technically numbingly spicy (the characters for the term “málà” literally translate to numbing spice!). In traditional Mala sauces, Sichuan pepper and peppercorns are often used which are known less for their spicy hotness and more for a compound in them that can actually cause a mild numbing sensation intended to make spicy foods more enjoyable. The more you know! This version of the Spicy Mala entree is a Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, and Vegetables Stir Fry that was $25. Spicy Mala Happy Family There was a lot of meat and veggies in this dish, and they all had tons of flavor! That said, we still kept comparing to that giant metal wok of food we were served last time. This portion is definitely smaller and with less pageantry, but it still tasted quite nice. The three meats — chicken, shrimp, and steak — packed a punch with the delicious sauce. Spicy Mala Entree We thought the shrimp were really good… Shrimp in the Spicy Mala …and the steak was sliced thin and nice and tender as well! Steak in the Spicy Mala The stir fry came with basic white rice, which we wish we had more of. We would have preferred noodles with this dish, actually. Our previous version of this dish was very onion-heavy with LOTS (almost too much) of green onions and big hunks of red onion. The veggies here are more standard stir-fry finds, which we prefered: carrots, broccoli, a bit of red onion, and snow peas. Our Entree! There was plenty of meat, so if you like a hearty portion, this is a great dish for you! There’s a lot going on between all three meats and vegetables, but we liked all the flavors together. That said, the sauce is one of the star components here and we would have liked the stir-fry to be a bit more sauced so we could really have something to work with in the spicy department. Stir Fry Speaking of — how spicy was this? Not too bad, really, but it definitely had a punch to it. It built as you ate it (and you need to watch for the hunks of dried peppers in the sauce!) but it wasn’t overly aggressive. That said, opt for something a bit less spice-centric if you’re not a fan of hot foods. The Happy Family The Spicy Mala is a pretty classic stir fry — if you like stir-fries and are looking for a good one in Disney, you won’t be disappointed! This is actually quite a healthy meal, if you’re looking for a break from all the fried foods and cupcakes of Disney World! If you’re vegetarian or just don’t want so much meat in your meal, maybe go with the Vegetable and Tofu Stir Fry, on the menu for $18. You know we weren’t done yet, though! We can’t forget dessert! We were excited to try the Strawberry-Red Bean Ice Cream, but, unfortunately, it wasn’t available when we were there. Instead, our waiter told us about the Green Tea Ice Cream, which isn’t on the menu yet (but may appear soon, according to our waiter)! Green Tea Ice Cream The Green Tea Ice Cream was $4.25 and had a strong green tea flavor! Here’s a view from the top! The ice cream was very creamy and rich, but it was a little plain without any extra toppings. It’s also a pretty small portion, but that was the right amount for us after a very filling entree! The earthy grassy flavor of green tea is pretty prominent here, even after being cut with creamy sweetness. Just a bit of dessert! If you like green tea and very rich, creamy ice cream, we think you’ll really enjoy this! Nosh or Not You should stop in to the Nine Dragons Restaurant if you: Love Chinese food and want a solid meal in Disney World. Enjoy spicy food — there are a few options for actually spicy food here! Are tired of the same ol’ EPCOT sit-down spots. This is one spot that guests just don’t seem to pack into, meaning you can often get in pretty easily with little wait. Maybe try another World Showcase restaurant if you: Are a vegetarian or don’t like meat — a lot of the dishes are meat-focused. Don’t like Chinese or Asian foods. Want a big selection of desserts and mixed drinks — there aren’t a whole lot of options here! Want to try something super unique to Disney — although we enjoyed our meal here, we thought we could get something similar at Chinese restaurants outside of Disney World. Overall We had great service at Nine Dragons Restaurant. Our server came and checked on us often, and he asked if we liked each item after he gave it to us. He was super attentive, and the manager even came around once to check on guests! Nine Dragons This is a great place for Chinese food in the parks, and it’s not as expensive as the average table-service restaurant in Disney World. It’s a good option for families because of the big meals and lower prices, but it’s also unique enough to be a cute date spot too! However, it’s not the most “Disney” restaurant, so if you want a meal you can’t get anywhere else, we’d recommend Le Cellier (for awesome but pricier food and moody atmosphere) or Garden Grill (for a fun character dining spot and a view of Living with the Land below!). Overall, we LOVED the dumplings and definitely walked away satisfied, but it wasn’t our favorite meal we’ve ever had! Nine Dragons has the same trouble as Teppan Edo in the Japan Pavilion — most guests have a hibachi (or, in Nine Dragons’ case, Chinese) place near them they can choose to visit. Nothing is particularly unique or special about these spots other than being located in Disney World. If you’ve visited EPCOT in the past few years though, you might be looking to vary up your World Showcase sit down meals. This is a good spot to change things up. The food is pretty good and the service was excellent. Plus, actually relatively spicy food in Disney World? THAT rarely happens! Keep following DFB for more updates on the reopening restaurants around Disney World! Click Here to See Our Review of the Reopened Catalina Eddie’s 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’s your favorite place to eat in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Found Not 1, But 2(!!) Legit SPICY Foods at This Reopened EPCOT Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It might only be August, but it’s never too early to start getting ready for the holiday season! It’s Christmas every day! Disney just released six NEW Christmas ornaments as part of the Sketchbook Ornament collection, each with a Disney movie theme! Disney ornaments are one of the most popular collectibles in the parks, and you can get them online, too! Here are some new ones that you’ll want to check out as you’re planning your Disney-themed Christmas trees! Christmas Tree in Hollywood Studios First is the Light-Up Infinity Gauntlet Ornament, inspired by the gauntlet in Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame! It’s about 3.75″ tall, and the infinity stones light up when you turn on a switch! ©shopDisney Don’t worry, though — we’re almost positive that this gauntlet can’t destroy the world. It’s $24.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Infinity Gauntlet Ornament! The next ornament is from Disney’s Mary Poppins and features the magical nanny herself with her famous parrot umbrella, next to Bert the chimney sweep! ©shopDisney The pair are on a rooftop, and you can see chimneys billowing smoke behind them! If you hit the button on this ornament, it’ll sing “Step in Time” from the movie! (You can also turn it off by hitting the same button.) ©shopDisney This musical ornament is about 5″ tall and costs $24.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Mary Poppins Singing Ornament! We love this next ornament, inspired by Disney’s Peter Pan. It has a map of Neverland as the base with the sassiest fairy out there, Tinker Bell, in front! ©shopDisney The ornament is about 3.75″ high and costs $19.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Tinker Bell Ornament! This next ornament will bring a Star Wars theme to your festive decor: it’s Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian! ©shopDisney Grogu AKA “the Child” is handing out in his little hover pod, peeking out at you with his adorably huge ears! ©shopDisney This ornament is about 2.5″ high and costs $19.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Child Ornament! This ornament inspired by Disney’s Lady and the Tramp could double as a table-top decoration! It has Lady and the Tramp on the porch of a beautiful “gingerbread” Victorian-style house. ©shopDisney The house stands 4″ tall and has beautifully painted doors on the front and back! ©shopDisney You can get it for $19.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Lady and the Tramp Ornament! If the colorful Victorian house wasn’t your style, maybe you’d prefer this ornament inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! ©shopDisney The ornament has a spooky stone archway with Jack Skellington and Zero inside and Sally peeking around the arch! ©shopDisney You can push a button to hear Jack’s Lament song from the movie, and it turns off again by the same button. This ornament is about 4″ tall and costs $24.99! Click Here to Buy the Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament! Hopefully, that’s enough to get you started on your holiday preparations! Keep following DFB for more Disney Christmas merchandise and vacation planning tips! Click Here to See Our Ultimate Disney Christmas Shopping Guide! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What’s your favorite Disney-themed Christmas decoration? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Disney Just Released 6 New Christmas Ornaments Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve heard already that the four Disney World park icons — the Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tree of Life, and Tower of Terror — will become “Beacons of Magic” for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! These artist renderings look amazing! ©Disney D23 released a look at their cover for the fall issue of the “Disney Twenty-Three” magazine, and on the front, there’s an exclusive peek at the Beacons of Magic transformation coming to the Cinderella Castle! The castle is lit up in “EARidescent” colors, with pink, blue, and purple lights, plus all the gold accents we’re seeing on the castle already! It looks like there’s going to be mottled colors projected on the castle with lights shining up from the base and on the castle turrets as well. ©D23 The characters’ new 50th Anniversary outfits compliment the colors perfectly, so we can expect a lot of gorgeous colors in the parks for the celebration! ©Disney Just for reference, here’s a look at the previously released artistic rendering of the Castle’s Beacon of Magic transformation! ©Disney We can’t wait to see more of what’s coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary! Stay tuned with DFB and we’ll keep you updated! Click Here to See All the Characters Announced So Far in the Fab 50 Golden Statute Collection! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Projections in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the locations that has remained closed since the reopening of Disney World in July 2020 is Columbia Harbour House. Still waiting on this one to reopen! It was actually being used to house part of the line for Peter Pan’s Flight! Some of the restaurant’s menu items have been available over at Tomorrowland Terrace, so we haven’t gone completely without a taste of Columbia Harbour House, but it still wasn’t the full experience! We found out recently that Columbia Harbour House would be back in action, and today we got to try it for the first time in over a year! We headed over to Magic Kingdom to check out the reopening, and we were greeted by the most enthusiastic Cast Members! Cheering for the reopening! They were seriously so excited to be open again! We love these Cast Members! Time to head on in! Thanks for the warm welcome! We placed a Mobile Order, which is a great idea if you want to avoid some lines! Mobile Order is the way to go It wasn’t too crowded when we got inside, but that might not be the case all day. Columbia Harbour House Some people placed their orders with a Cast Member, which is still an option. Order here! Here’s a look at the current menu: Menu at Columbia Harbour House Then it was time for us to grab our Mobile Order! Waiting for our foooood We took our food to a lovely table by a window, where the decor is just soooo New England, in the best way! We feel like we’re waiting for our loved one to return from sea Let’s get a look at that full spread, baby! We had to try out as much as possible! We got a Lobster Roll, DUH! Lobster Roll time! And what’s some seafood without some Hushpuppies and Fries?! Are we making you hungry? We also got the Trio Platter with Fried Shrimp, Chicken Strips, and Battered Fish! Give us everything fried, please Just look at that golden perfection! Fried fish is our one true love And, of course, we had to get some of Columbia Harbour House’s famous New England Clam Chowder. We don’t care if it’s as hot as the surface of the sun outside!! *extreme New England accent* CHOWDAH For dessert, we got the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Lava Cake because did you really think we would come here and NOT get something with the words “chocolate lava cake” in it? Have you met us?! We Lava You We’re SUPER excited to dig in, and we’ll be coming at you soon with a FULL review, so stay tuned! Click Here To See Where to Get the BEST Seafood in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite dish at Columbia Harbour House? Let us know in the comments below!The post First Look: Columbia Harbour House Has Reopened in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s no secret: back-to-school season is HERE! It’s time to get those pencils sharpened and notebooks ready for a brand new school year! Even Disney’s nuiMOs are getting ready for school! The new Disney Back to School nuiMOs! ©Disney However, not every kid is excited about the new school year. So, here are some ways to get your Disney-loving kid excited about school! Study in Style with Disney School Supplies! There is a lot of Disney school supplies out there! Getting some brand new supplies with a Disney touch is one way to get the kiddos in the back-to-school spirit. Items like this Simple Modern Kids’ Backpack for $35 can make heading back to school a little bit more magical! Simple Modern Kids’ Fletcher Backpack. ©Amazon Having fun and stylish supplies can make back-to-school season something to look forward to! Click here to shop the Simple Modern Kids’ Fletcher Backpack Even taking notes can be fun with the Mickey School Supplies Set for $19! ©Amazon Sometimes, all kids need is a little extra magic in their school day! Click here to shop the Mickey School Supplies Set! Make Reading Fun with Disney Books! Back-to-school means it’s time for book reports again! Reading isn’t always the most fun experience, especially when video games and playing outside are calling your name. However, Disney books can help your little Disney fan become an avid bookworm. For the older kids out there, books like the action-packed and Disney World-inspired Kingdom Keepers for $9 can make reading a thrill! Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark ©shopDisney Plus, there are seven books in this series, so if your kids get hooked, there’s plenty more where that came from! Click here to shop the first Kingdom Keepers book! For the little ones, Disney also offers Big Golden Books, like this one about Beauty and the Beast for $10! Getting kids to read is a great way to get them ready for the school year ahead! ©shopDisney shopDisney has a TON of options when comes to Disney books, with lots of choices to check out! Click to shop the Beauty and the Beast Big Golden Book! Add Some Magic To Lunch Time! Lunch is the break from all the learning and homework and reading, so make it extra special with some Disney lunch gear! Stuff like these Disney Bento Boxes for $20 can turn an ordinary meal into a fun adventure! ©Amazon Plus, you can try out one of our lovely Disney recipes like our Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese inspired by ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Disney lunchboxes and Disney recipes can help transport your kids back to the magic of the Disney parks! Click Here to Shop the Disney Bento Box! Start The School Year With Disney Gear! When it comes to the first day of school, the right outfit is everything! Disney makes stylish clothes for all ages, like this Mickey Mouse Polo Shirt for Kids, available for $20! ©shopDisney Having some fun new back-to-school clothes, especially Disney-inspired outfits, can really help kids get pumped to get back in the classroom! Click here to shop the Mickey Polo Shirt for Kids! And for when it gets chilly, how about something warm? The Anna and Elsa Denim Jacket for Girls is perfect for those chill Fall and Winter days! Anna and Elsa Denim Jacket for Girls ©shopDisney This jacket is available for $50 and is a great way to start the school year in style! Click here to shop the Anna and Elsa Denim Jacket for Girls! Learn More With Disney Workbooks! If you’re homeschooling, or just want to help your kids learn, even more, check out books like the Disney Learning Magical Adventures in First Grade Workbook! Disney makes workbooks for every grade level from Kindergarten to Third Grade! Disney Learning Magical Adventures in First Grade Workbook ©shopDisney These workbooks are available for about $10 each! They can be a great way to help your kids learn while making it a fun time (plus, it has stickers!). Click here to shop the Disney Learning Magical Adventures in First Grade Workbook Those are just a few of the ways you can get your little Disney superfans ready for the school year! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! 24 Disney Back-to-School Must-Haves 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 these picks? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Ways To Get Your Disney-Loving Kid EXCITED About School! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a LOT of amazing places to eat in Disney World but some spots are…not so amazing. PIIIIZZZAAA We’re looking at some restaurants where the food doesn’t ‘wow’ us, the prices are a little scary, and we tend to leave feeling ‘meh.’ So why do so many people keep returning to these restaurants when there are SO many other options on Disney World property? 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: What is your LEAST favorite restaurant in Disney World? The post DFB Video: The WORST Places Everyone Eats in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in the United States and around the world. Orlando International Airport We’ve been sharing updates about COVID-19 case numbers in Florida, the state of emergency that was issued in Orange County, Florida, updates to mask rules, and more. Recently, some news has been shared regarding travel restrictions and what may be required to enter the United States from abroad in the future. According to Reuters, President Biden’s administration is reportedly working on a plan that will “require nearly all foreign visitors to the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of eventually lifting travel restrictions.” Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds Reuters reports that the White House wants to re-open travel to the US, but is not ready to immediately lift its restrictions due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and the impact of the Delta variant. A White House official told Reuters that the Biden administration has groups working to have a new system ready for when travel restrictions can be lifted and more travel can reopen. The official shared that the plan includes a “phased approach that over time will mean, with limited exceptions, that foreign nationals traveling to the United States (from all countries) need to be fully vaccinated.” Boarding the Flight The White House has reportedly held discussions with airlines and others about how this policy of requiring vaccines for foreign travelers would be implemented. The Biden administration will also need to determine what proof of vaccination would be accepted and what COVID-19 vaccines will also be accepted. Note that at the moment the United States has decided not to lift its travel restrictions. Current US restrictions bar most non-US citizens from entering the US if they have been in “United Kingdom, the 26 Schengen nations in Europe without border controls, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil” within the last 14 days. Orlando International Airport According to Reuters, industry officials reportedly think it will be “at least weeks and potentially months” before the United States’ travel restrictions are lifted. Reuters also notes that the White House official they spoke with did not immediately answer questions about whether the US is also working on plans to require visitors arriving from Mexico or Canada to be vaccinated before crossing land borders, or if this is something focused only on those arriving by air. Orlando International Airport We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more travel news and new rules or regulations that may impact your future trips. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see the latest updates about COVID-19 case numbers in Florida. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post U.S. Reportedly Working on Plan to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign Visitors first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World already had its first hurricane scare of the season with Hurricane Elsa last month. It can get really stormy at Disney World! Elsa was the fifth named hurricane in the Atlantic this year, and experts are saying that we should expect more storms to follow than they initially projected. According to CNN, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that this year’s hurricane season will continue to be more stormy than average. Forecasters said they’re now 65% confident — up from their previous 60% — that the season will be above-average. This leaves “only a 10% probability of a below-normal season and a 25% probability of a normal season” ©NOAAThe NOAA is projecting between 15 and 21 named storms — winds of 39MPH and higher — when the average over the last 20 years has been 14 named storms. They’re expecting 7 to 10 hurricanes (winds at 74MPH and higher) and 3 to 5 major hurricanes (winds at 111MPH and higher). Usually, the Atlantic will see just 7 hurricanes and 3 major ones. So far this season, there have been 5 named storms and 1 hurricane. Dark Clouds over Disney World Currently, experts are monitoring two active disturbances in the Atlantic that could develop into storms after a period of low activity recently. Even though this year is expected to be above-average in terms of storms, experts are saying it still won’t be as bad as last year’s season. In 2020, the named storms were so numerous that the entire alphabet was used, and additional names had to be used as well. Since Atlantic ocean temperatures are expected to be cooler this year, the chance of that many storms again is lower. It’s best to be prepared, though! If you live in an area that’s susceptible to hurricanes, make sure you know your evacuation plan and have your hurricane preparedness kit ready. Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about the weather conditions in and around Disney World! Click Here to Read 8 Reader Tips for Riding Out a Hurricane in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your best tips for handling storms at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 2021 Hurricane Season Projected to Get Even More Active first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we all love our Disney snacks and we will eat them every time we’re at the parks. Always dreaming about our Disney snacks Seriously, give us all the Mickey bars, Mickey ice cream sandwiches, Dole Whips, and corndog nuggets! But what about those times when we can’t get to Disney World? How can we get our Disney snack on at home? Well, our grocery store does carry a few Disney items, so that will have to do…or will it? Instead, we can go to Target to get our Disney snack ON. In fact, you might be surprised at all the cool Disney snacks you can get there. (Come on, you know you were already planning a Target run like we were! ) Please note that the prices below could vary depending on your location. Goldfish Crackers Calling all Disney Princess fans who also love cheese (oh, wait, that’s us!). You can get Disney Princess Goldfish Crackers at Target. And some of the little goldfish are even princess pink! So if you love Tiana, Cinderella, Moana, Ariel, Jasmine, or Rapunzel, grab these little cheesy crackers now. ©Target A package of princess Goldfish will run you $1.79. Click Here To Get The Disney Princess Goldfish Crackers Oh, boy! This one is for Mickey Mouse fans! You can also get Mickey Mouse Goldfish Crackers at Target. They even have little red Mickey heads mixed in with the traditional Goldfish crackers. How fun! ©Target You can grab a package of these for $1.79. Click Here To Buy Mickey Mouse Goldfish Crackers Or if you want to celebrate Mickey AND Minnie, you can get Mickey and Minnie Goldfish Crackers! Two for the price of one? Yes, please! These include the little red Mickey heads PLUS Minnie heads, complete with her signature bow. They’re almost too cute to eat! ©Target These are also $1.79 per package. Click Here To Buy Mickey and Minnie Goldfish Crackers How about one more cool Goldfish snack? Tap into your inner superhero with the Avengers Goldfish Crackers. Yes we love cheese. Yes, Goldfish made this list no less than four times. We OK with it. So these are basically the…same as all the others we’ve listed. Chese. Goldfish. You tried em once, you’ve tried them all. BUT GUYZ…Avengers! ©Target A package of these is also $1.79. Click Here To Buy The Avengers Goldfish Crackers Healthy Snacks OK, take the “healthy” part with a grain of salt here for this first one. Check out the Pixar Fruit Snacks. Each box contains fruit snacks in Pixar character shapes from some of your favorite movies, like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and more! If your kids are like some of ours, you might wanna buy a few boxes — they’ll go FAST! ©Target These snacks are naturally flavored and are an excellent source of vitamin C. You can grab a box of 10 for $2.19. Click Here To Buy Pixar Fruit Snacks Getting kids (or yourself) to eat healthily is super easy with these fun Disney Foodles Crunch Paks that include peeled apples, cheese, and crackers. And did we mention the crackers are shaped like Mickey? ©Target These snacks are $2.89. Click Here To Buy Disney Foodles Crunch Paks Frozen Treats Okay, so here we go — yes, you can get Mickey Ice Cream Bars at Target! These are the yummy vanilla ice cream treats coated with chocolate on a stick that we ALL love, too. Perfect for a hot summer day at home. ©Target You can grab a box of Mickey bars for $6.99. Click Here to Buy Mickey Ice Cream Bars How about another classic treat, though? You can also get Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches at Target! And this version has Cookies and Cream Ice Cream between two soft chocolatey wafers. AND it’s light ice cream, so you can eat more of them. ©Target These fun ice cream sandwiches are $7.29 per box. They would be great for special occasions! Click Here To Buy Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches Spider-Man, Spider-Man…if you’re a fan of Peter Parker’s alter ego, you’ll want to spend summer with these frozen treats — Spider-Man Frozen Bars. They’re made with strawberry, blue raspberry, and lime flavors, too! ©Target The packaging even has some Spider-Man puzzles on the back to solve — just how much do you know about the web-slinger. These are basically the same style of popsicle the ice cream man would have — those semi-soft not quite sherbet, not quite popsicle pops. YUM. A box of 6 costs $4.29. Click Here To Buy Spider-Man Frozen Bars Soup Did you know you can get fun Disney soup (say what?) at Target? Well, you can! First, there’s Campbell’s Condensed Disney’s Frozen Chicken & Pasta Shapes Soup with Anna and Elsa, and the whole Frozen gang! ©Target A can of this soup is $1.49. Click Here To Get Campbell’s Condensed Disney’s Frozen Chicken & Pasta Shapes Soup For Disney Princess fans, there’s Campbell’s Condensed Disney’s Princess Chicken & Pasta Shapes Soup, which features shapes like a crown, slipper, a castle, a carriage, and more! ©Target A can of this soup is $1.49. Click Here To Buy Campbell’s Condensed Disney’s Princess Chicken & Pasta Shapes Soup BUT if you’re a fan of the BRAVE-est Disney princess of them all (see what we did there?), You can get Campbell’s Condensed Disney’s Merida Chicken & Pasta Shapes Soup! OK, you caught us. The shapes in this pasta are the same as in the other princess soups, but Merida is RIGHT THERE ON THE CAN. ©Target You can grab Merida Soup for $1.49. Click Here To Get Campbell’s Condensed Disney’s Merida Chicken & Pasta Shapes Soup We bet you didn’t even know you could get Disney soup, but talk about making lunch or dinner WAY more fun for everyone! And all these Disney snacks are a great way to get your Disney fix at home. And if we find any other cool Disney snacks available at Target, we’ll let you know! 9 Disney Halloween Items You Can Already Get from Target! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you bought Disney snacks from Target? 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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to open in EPCOT’s France pavilion on October 1st, 2021! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure But, you might be able to get a sneak peek at this new attraction if you’re an Annual Passholder or Disney World Cast Member. What if you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member? Well, select DVC Members will be able to get a special preview of this new ride too and we’ve got all the details you need to know right here! The DVC preview dates for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure have been released! A huge thanks to DFB reader Cheri for sharing this info with us. According to the email from Disney that Cheri received, DVC Members will be able to get a sneak peek at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT on the following dates: September 5th, September 17th, and September 20th. A Peek at the Entrance Area It appears that DVC members who are eligible to attend these previews will be those with Walt Disney World Resort Reservations booked using their membership no later than August 1st, 2021 for vacation dates that overlap with those preview dates. Registration begins today, August 5th, 2021, at 11AM for preview dates on September 5th, September 17th, and September 20th. A Peek Inside the France Expansion Area Pre-registration is required and space is expected to fill up quickly, so if you’re eligible to check out this preview, be sure to act fast! Eligible DVC Members will want to look for an email containing this information from Disney. The email should contain a link to access registration once it begins. Note that DVC members will only be able to make reservations for this preview event for themselves and the number of guests on their resort reservation. At least 1 valid DVC membership card, photo I.D., and a confirmation email will be needed for admission. France Pavilion And keep in mind that valid theme park admission is required to access the event. A Park Pass for EPCOT, however, will not be required on the day of the preview to attend. Eligible members can join a virtual queue right now in preparation for when registration becomes available at 11AM. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates about this upcoming ride, other previews, and more! Stay tuned for all the latest updates. Click here to see more about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a DVC member? Will you be checking out any of these previews? Let us know in the comments! The post DATES Announced for DVC Member Previews of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Multiple-night tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 2021 have been posted on Universal Orlando’s website, including express passes and Frequent Fear Passes. View the full article

By now, you’ve heard that Disney’s Hotel New York— The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris is officially open, right? The hotel has over 350 pieces of contemporary artwork on display, showcasing the vast scope of the Marvel Universe. But it also has an amazing New York Boutique, a boutique fully dedicated to the Marvel Universe, where you can find and purchase reproductions of Marvel artwork displayed in the hotel, plus other fun Super Hero souvenirs that will delight Marvel and Disney fans alike! Check out some of them here:http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vhoSegioFZ4View the full article