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Disney World has some amazing trivia, and what’s more fun than learning more about Disney? Journey of the Little Mermaid We learned the unbelievable costs of two items in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and if you like trivia, here’s more to add to your Disney World knowledge. Next time you go to Disney World, you can even take a picture with them! Recently, on a trip to Magic Kingdom, after we stopped by the reopened Prince Eric’s Market Village, a Disney Vacation Club Cast Member gave us some new Disney trivia! We talked to her at the H. Goff Cartography spot in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. H. Goff Cartography DVC Booth By the Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid ride, you can find this King Triton statue. According to the Cast Member, he has to be repainted every quarter, and do you know how much it costs each time? $15,000! Every quarter! King Triton has an expensive glow-up. King Triton Statue We also stopped to play some under the sea Tic Tac Toe while sipping a Mermaid Slushy, and the Cast Member asked us if we knew how much this cost for Disney to make. Any guesses? Under the Sea Tic Tac Toe This cost Disney a whopping $53,000 to make! What?! How?? Did Ursula take our voice or are we just speechless? Close-up of Tic Tac Toe So if you want to play a game of Tic Tac Toe with a very expensive board AND impress your friends with your Disney World knowledge, head to the DVC booth in Magic Kingdom by Prince Eric’s Market Village. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney trivia! Click here for a review of the NEW Mermaid Slushy! 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. Did you guess the right price? Let us know in the comments! The post The Cost of These Disney World Items Will Blow Your Mind! 🤯 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Jungle Cruise has been getting a lot of attention lately! From a revamp of the ride in both Disneyland and Disney World to a new movie based on the ride, this classic Disney attraction is getting lots of love. The Jungle Cruise As part of the celebration of Jungle Cruise and the new movie based on the ride, Disney gave guests a special surprise! Recently, a few lucky guests who rode the Jungle Cruise in Disneyland were treated to some special “Secret Skippers,” Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt! In promotion of their new movie Jungle Cruise, the stars hosted their very own Jungle Cruise ride with a twist! ©Walt Disney Studios What’s the twist? Well, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s Jungle Cruise costar Jack Whitehall was behind the scenes feeding them ridiculous things to say! From Emily Blunt calling Devil Wears Prada a wonder of the world to Dwayne Johnson asking for a protein bar to prevent his muscles from deflating, there’s lots to laugh about during this trip on the Jungle Cruise! Jack Whitehall pulling all the strings behind the scenes! ©Walt Disney Studios Recently, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt made an appearance at Downtown Disney to promote Johnson’s Mana Mobile food truck! The food truck includes some items with Johnson’s new tequila company, Terremana. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt at the Mana Mobile! Disney’s new film Jungle Cruise is out now at theaters and on the Disney+ Premier Access service! A few days before its release, the film got a red carpet premiere at the place where it all started, Disneyland! Jungle Cruise Premiere Want to see the “Secret Skippers” in action? You can check out the full video here! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news! Stay tuned here for more! Click here to read more about Disneyland’s boozy new treat! 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 What did you think of the guest Skippers on the Jungle Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: This May Be the Funniest Celebrity Sighting in a Disney Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so y’all know us — we love combining Disney World snacks to make a brand new snack. We are all about hacking our Disney food! We’re going to hack this milkshake We’ve hacked Disney food to make a Mickey Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich with Peanut Butter Sauce, a Coconut Dole Whip Churro Sundae, a Nutella Fresh Fruit Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, a Num Num Cookie Sundae, and more! Mixing and combining flavors is SO much fun! So today, we decided we needed to try a new milkshake hack at Magic Kingdom, but we started with the Chocolate Bundt Cake at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe for $5.49. It’s got Purple Icing! Chocolate Bundt Cake Then we headed over to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies and picked up a Chocolate Milkshake for $7.99. And as you can see, it has some fun galactic sprinkles on top! The shake Also, when we told the Cast Members at Auntie Gravity’s what we were up to, they gave us extra sprinkles for the cake, too. That’s what Cast Members do — they make just about EVERYTHING, including our snacks, more magical! But just a heads up that the sprinkles don’t come with the brownie, but we think they should! We LOVE the sprinkles! And so the experiment began! We put the Chocolate Bundt cake ON TOP of the Chocolate Shake and created a new Masterpiece! What should we call this one? Maybe Chocolate Bundt Cake Shake? Behold our fun hack! Whatever we call it, it sure looks delicious, doesn’t it? Time to dig in! So here’s the thing, the Chocolate Shake is pretty good on its own, but that Chocolate Bundt Cake is so fudgy and yummy that it just takes the shake up a notch. It’s pretty “out of this world” if you ask us (yes…we really went there)! YES! But can you ever really go wrong by mixing ice cream with cake? We don’t think so… . We’re pretty happy with our latest creation, and if you’d like to try it, too, go for it! And let us know what you think! We’ll keep sharing all our food hacks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World food hack? Let us know in the comments! The post Chocolate-Lovers MUST Try the Latest DFB Snack Hack in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Until Friday, many details about the new Star Wars hotel have been kept under wraps. We had (more than a few) questions about the timeline, story elements, and food that would be available on the Galactic Starcruiser, but now we’ve got some answers! ©Disney In a pretty lengthy new video, Disney Imagineers sat down and explained tons of new information about the Star Wars: Galatic Starcruiser. So the Star Wars: Galatic Starcruiser may technically be considered a hotel, where guests will stay for 2 days and 2 nights, but it sounds like it will be more like a cruise than a regular Disney hotel. With that in mind, let’s dive into 8 new things we learned about the new Star Wars: Galatic Starcruiser. 1. You don’t have to participate in the story if you don’t want to Disney Imagineers finally clarified something that we’ve been dying to know: Do I have to participate in the experience? You can chill in your room or explore the ship! ©Disney The answer is, it’s completely up to you! According to the Imagineers, there will be “so many different ways to engage,” and “You don’t have to participate if you don’t want to.” If the Star Wars fan in your family wants to make some trouble with the dark side, they can! But, you can sit back “and drink that space cocktail” if that’s more your thing! Read more about this announcement here! 2. The Crown of Corellia will serve unique Star Wars-inspired foods Blue shrimp, dry ice, mysterious, circular dishes…Disney wasn’t kidding when they said they were “taking really delicious things and presenting them in unexpected ways.” Seriously, what IS this?! ©Disney There’s even some kind of crazy food that will be inspired by Mustafar, a planet known for heat and lava. We wonder if it will be spicy! Does lava make you think sweet, or savory? We can’t decide! Take a look at ALL of the food photos that have been shared for the Star Wars hotel so far! 3. Like a cruise ship, meals are included in the price While we still don’t have a price, we do know that meals will be included in the overall price for the Star Wars hotel. Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney And while we’re on the subject of cruise-like experiences, it’s probably important to mention that there will also be live entertainment and music while dining! 4. There will be a hidden part of the ship for guests to explore If guests are feeling adventurous it was revealed that the Engineering Room will be a HIDDEN room for guests to try and find! Shhh! It’s a secret! ©Disney Will guests bump into a friendly face, or someone a little more sinister? Read MORE about the hidden ROOM here! 5. The hotel experience will seamlessly tie into Galaxy’s Edge Disney Imagineers explained that they tapped into the detailed story already established in Galaxy’s Edge and will build off those details to show guests things that wouldn’t normally be seen as a day guest traveling through Batuu. Black Spire Outpost Not only that, but guests will learn about the backstory on Smuggler’s Run, including top-secret information on the identity of the coaxium buyer that Hondo references on the ride! Get ALL the details on how Galaxy’s Edge will time into the Star Wars Hotel here. 6. We now have an OFFICAL opening timeline We’ve been waiting for this one! Disney finally announced a timeline for the Galactic Starcruiser! ©Disney The Star Wars hotel will officially open in the Spring of 2022! We can’t wait!! Read MORE about the reopening timeline for the Star Wars Hotel here! 7. Guests can help throw someone into a brig—or break them out! We caught this interesting tidbit in the video, where an Imagineer explains, “There might be someone that you help stowaway, and there might be someone you help get thrown in a brig or break out!” ©Disney The story taking place on the Galactic Starcruiser will be happening all around the passengers, and they can help shape the fate of the galaxy during their stay! We told you this isn’t your typical hotel experience! With so many incredible new details released about the Star Wars hotel, are you tempted to make the journey to a galaxy far, far away? We’ll keep our eyes out for more details and information about the new Star Wars hotel, so stay tuned! Click here to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! 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 excited about the new Star Wars hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post 7 NEW Announcements About Disney World's Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are TONS of awesome restaurants in Disney Springs. But even with some impressive competition, Morimoto Asia still stands out as one of our favorite spots! Morimoto Asia The restaurant specializes in Pan-Asian food, focusing on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines. One of our favorite things about Morimoto Asia is the interesting variety in their menu. We’ve had everything from beer cheese to frog legs here! If you’ve got a sweet tooth like us, this news is for you. Morimoto Asia announced that the fan-favorite Yuzu Pie is now available on the dessert menu! Morimoto Asia The restaurant compares this dish to key lime pie, which makes sense since yuzu is a citrus fruit known for its tart flavor! The yuzu pie is made with (of course) yuzu, mango compote, and yogurt air cake. ©Morimoto Asia We’ll continue to keep an eye out for other exciting menu additions around Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest updates! The 10 BEST Chocolate Desserts 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’s your favorite Disney World dessert? Let us know in the comments! The post A Unique Dessert is BACK at One of Our Favorite Disney World Restaurants! 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. It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping, right? Magic Kingdom We’ve compiled an ultimate Disney Christmas shopping guide to help you get started on buying gifts for all the special Disney-loving people in your life! We’ve split up the guide into different sections of people you might be buying gifts for! Let’s start out with some gifts that’d be perfect for parents! Parents Parents can be so hard to buy presents for sometimes! We think most parents would love this Personalized Family Photo Album! The cover is made of wood and has carvings of beloved Disney characters and space for your family’s name! ©shopDisney Inside, there’s space for 100 4×6 photos. You can personalize the front cover and the spine of this album! ©shopDisney This photo album costs $65 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Personalized Disney Family Photo Album! We also found a Disney Cinderella Castle Blueprints Throw Blanket, which has an image of the Castle’s blueprints on a soft microfleece blanket! ©Amazon The blanket is 50″ by 40″ and would look great in a living room or bedroom to bring a little Disney magic into your parents’ home! ©Amazon You can get the Castle Throw for $25.99 now on Amazon! Buy the Castle Throw Blanket Here! Another group that definitely needs some Disney Christmas gifts is our grandparents! Let’s see what we could find for them! Grandparents We love Disney food a LOT, so we think grandma and grandpa would too! We found this Disney EATS Recipe Book on Amazon for them! ©Amazon It has more than 150 recipes inspired by Disney movies and characters! The hardcover book is $18.69 on Amazon! Click Here to Buy the Disney Cookbook! With all the new Disney snacks, maybe your grandparents could also use this Mickey Mouse Cheese Serving Tray Set! ©Amazon The set comes with a cutting/serving board, a cheese knife, and a case to hold them in! We think this would be perfect for a picnic outside or when company comes over! It’s $57.03 on Amazon! You Can Get the Mickey Serving Tray Here! We’re switching gears a little here because now we’re going to look for gifts for a Disney-loving baby! Baby One of the cutest things ever is a baby all wrapped up in a hooded towel! We found a bunch of Disney Hooded Towels on Amazon! ©Amazon There are hooded towels for Disney princesses, Cars characters, Marvel heroes, Star Wars characters, and more! Our favorite was one of the classics: Donald Duck! The towels are $13.99 each on Amazon! Buy the Disney Hooded Towel Here! You can’t ever go wrong with a Disney plush animal! We found this Baby Dumbo Plush on Amazon that has “Born in 2021” embroidered on his ear! ©Amazon This snuggly friend is $34.90 on Amazon! Click Here to Get the Dumbo Baby Plush! If your young Disney lover is a little older, we also found some gifts for toddlers! Toddler First was this Mickey Mouse Sports Bag Play Set from shopDisney! ©shopDisney The set includes a convertible case, football, mini soccer ball, plastic inflated baseball, mini bat, four dirt spikes, goalpost pieces, and tee-ball stand pieces. It’s recommended for ages 3 and up. ©shopDisney You can get the Mickey sports set for $29.99 on shopDisney! Buy the Mickey Mouse Sports Bag Set Here! For a more delicious option, there’s the Minnie Mouse Ice Cream Parlor Play Set from Amazon! ©Amazon The set comes with 3 pretend ice cream scoops, 3 cones, 2 fancy toppings that represent Minnie and Daisy, 2 toppings with sprinkles, 1 ice cream dish, 2 scoops, and 1 spoon. ©Amazon The set is $29.99 on Amazon! You Can Get the Minnie Mouse Ice Cream Parlor Play Set Here! Now we’re going to brave a few suggestions for some of the hardest people to shop for: teenagers! Teen One gift that seems like a sure-fire win is a Disney phone case! We found this Mandalorian-themed Phone Case that has a little animated picture of The Child on it! ©Amazon It’s a protective case made of polycarbonate shell, and there are cases available for a lot of different iPhone models, including the 7, 8, X, 11, and 12. It’s $22.99 on Amazon! Buy the Child Phone Case Here! Fanny packs are one of our favorite Disney parks tools since it’s easy to fit in small necessities and then not worry about holding a bag! And they’re super fashionable…right? We thought this Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack by Loungefly would make a great teen Disney gift! ©Amazon It’s made of faux leather with a quilted Mickey pattern, and it has Mickey ears on it as well! It costs $44 on Amazon! Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack! If you’re shopping for other adults in your life — friends, neighbors, anyone really — we have a few more suggestions! Adult When we’re not in the Disney parks, we really miss our Mickey Waffles. You can share the Mickey Waffle love with this Disney Waffle Maker! ©Amazon The Mickey Waffle Maker bakes 6″ Mickey-shaped waffles to golden perfection! It’s $32.99 on Amazon now! Buy the Mickey Waffle Maker Here! For a more subtle Disney gift, we thought this Up mug with a grape soda theme was too cute! ©shopDisney It has a bottlecap-shaped lid on top that looks just like Ellie’s from Up! The mug holds 15oz of liquid and costs $22.99 on shopDisney. Click Here to See the Grape Soda Up Mug! We’re not done yet! We also looked at some Disney gifts for other friends you’re shopping for! Friend This is a super general category, so we looked for some iconic Disney gifts that would make anyone happy! One gift that’s easy to personalize is Minnie Ears! Disney has a TON of different kinds, so you can pick some ears that match your friend’s favorite character, attraction, or movie! ©shopDisney We think these classic black and gold ears are a gorgeous option! They’re $29.99 on shopDisney! Check Out Some Minnie Ears Here! Did anyone else get super into puzzles during the pandemic? If you have a puzzle-loving friend, there are a lot of Disney options! These Disney puzzles by Thomas Kinkade have gorgeous scenes from some classic movies! ©Amazon The puzzle set comes with four 500-piece puzzles and costs $17.99 on Amazon! Buy a Disney Puzzle Here! Last but definitely not least, we found some Disney gifts for all the fur babies out there! Pet First up is this Chewbacca Dog Harness from Amazon! The harness comes in small, medium, or large, and there’s also a Darth Vader option! ©Amazon And a bonus: this can double as a comfy costume for your dog as well! It’s $12.99 – $14.99 depending on the size you choose on Amazon! Click Here to Buy the Chewbacca Pet Harness! Disney also has an adorable Lady and the Tramp pet bowl! The bowl is 2″ deep and 6″ in diameter and shows Lady and the Tramp on the outside slurping noodles together with a picture of a big helping of spaghetti inside the bowl! ©Amazon This romantic dog bowl is $22.91 on Amazon! Buy the Lady and the Tramp Bowl Here! That’s it for the Ultimate Disney Christmas Shopping Guide! Keep following DFB for more Disney Christmas news and gift ideas! Click Here to See Some Christmas in July Disney Deals! 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 Disney gifts are you planning to buy this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! 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Visiting Disney World takes the phrase “a walk in the park” to a whole new level! Tree of Life There are a lot of things to prepare for before heading to Disney World. You may have spent months planning where to eat, which attractions to hit, and what must-have souvenirs to buy. But in order to REALLY be ready to conquer the parks, you might need to do some physical prep as well! Bust out those pedometers, cause we’re breaking down how many miles you’ll really put on those feet in Disney World! How Far Will You Walk on an Average Disney World Day? There are tons of words that could describe Disney World, one of which is HUGE! And given the massive size of the property, navigating around it can be a serious workout! EPCOT Most of your walking will probably take place inside the parks, but you can also rack up some serious steps just getting around your hotel. Especially if you’re staying somewhere that’s super spread out like Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. That’s a LOT of walking at Caribbean Beach Resort! While your mileage may vary (literally!), our reporters walk an average of 20,000-25,000 steps in a day (about 10-12 miles!!). Main Street, U.S.A. If they’re park hopping, they tend to hit at least 25,000 steps (about 12 miles), and occasionally they’ll even hit 30,000 steps (about 15 miles) in a single day. We’re getting exhausted just thinking about all that walking! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Keep in mind the parks are LARGE, and to cover most of them, you’ll be racking up those miles too! Just one loop around World Showcase in EPCOT is 1.2 miles! For most people, the super high step count WAY exceeds what they walk on a normal day at home, so prepare accordingly! 10 Disney World Essentials You Can Get on Amazon! Here’s How You Can Prepare for Walking in Disney World! If you head into your vacation unprepared for that level of physical activity, you might find yourself getting burnt out pretty quickly. That’s why we suggest that you “train” for your Disney World trip at home by going on long walks leading up to your vacation. While you’re building out your training plan, keep in mind that all Disney walkways are concrete, so make sure you’re factoring that detail in and work on walking on sidewalks, not just treadmills or around local track facilities where the ground might be a bit more forgiving. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Be sure to wear the same shoes you plan to wear in the parks so you can break them in and make sure they’ll be comfortable over long distances! Sperry Shoes Realistically, you might not be able to work 25,000 steps a day into your schedule for your “training,” but try to get to a point where you can walk at least 5 miles comfortably. Remember, you’ll rarely walk that long uninterrupted. Stops for rides, food, and more will give you little breaks throughout the day. A day walking around EPCOT is no joke. Your feet will get tired REAL fast! Here’s where we remind you for the 1000th time to pleeeease make sure you have your shoes — and a backup pair — WELL broken in before your trip! NEVER wear brand new shoes to the parks! Even if it’s the same style you’ve worn before, your park shoes should be broken-in and well-tested. TRUST US. Been there, done that, not going back! Red Platform Sneakers Speaking of those essential broken-in shoes, pack a few pairs in your suitcase. Your shoes may end up getting soaked from the Florida rain (or water rides!), so it’s helpful to have a backup pair to wear while you give the other pair a day to dry out. Running Trail Plus, no matter how careful you are, you still might end up with a blister. Sometimes those PERFECT broken-in shoes you wear day in and day out at home just…fail at Disney World. Sometimes walking upwards of 10-15 miles in a day, your feet can move around differently against your shoe than they would on a “normal” day back home. Now those comfy perfect shoes are out to get you and those blisters HURT. If that happens, wearing a different pair of shoes can help avoid putting pressure on the same sore spot on your foot. Bring Several Pairs of Broken-In Shoes! You can also pack items like ibuprofen and IcyHot to help counteract any soreness that pops up. Ever heard of shin splints? It’s basically a sharp pain in your shin area when you put pressure on your leg caused by overuse and it can last for days. It’s mega common for Disney World guests unfamiliar with walking so much to wake up the second day, stand up and go “OWW!” Having an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen and ice at the ready (hit up your hotel vending machine!) can be a lifesaver (or leg saver, in this case). Gift Shop Medicine And again, since blisters can sneak up on even the most well-prepared guests, bring moleskin for an extra layer of protection and band-aids to cover any stubborn blisters that still manage to pop up. Blisters Can Happen to Even the Most Prepared Guests! A lot of the walking you do in Disney World is unavoidable. But you can help cut down on some unnecessary steps by familiarizing yourself with the layout of the parks ahead of time to avoid backtracking. Trust us, your feet will thank you later! Tomorrowland On a similar note, try to finish everything you want to do in one area before moving on to the next section of the park. Knocking out a land and avoiding backtracking can shave miles off your day! Tower of Terror If you do end up needing to move on, stay close by instead of wandering across the park. For example, if you just got off of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain is next on your list but it’s temporarily down, stick to something in one of the neighboring lands, like Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square or Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland. We see guests alllll the time head to Space Mountain THEN Splash Mountain on the opposite side of the park THEN all the way back to do the PeopleMover THEN across the park to check out Pirates of the Caribbean. We’re exhausted reading that! That’s SO much extra walking! Pick your route and stick to it! Haunted Mansion And keep in mind, it’s not just the walking that can get ya! Standing can also be rough on the body, and you’re likely to be doing a LOT of it around Disney World! Happily Ever After Standing on concrete can be especially tough (plan to do a LOT of it if you want a good fireworks spot!). For a special bonus tip, stop into a Basin store in Disney Springs or the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to buy a bath bomb or two for a soak back at your hotel. Basin in the Grand Floridian Soaking your feet at the end of a long day can be a nice way to treat your tootsie to their own vacation. You may as well make it fun with a Basin bath bomb or bath salts and treat yo’self! In a pinch, Disney hotel lotion can ease those tired dogs before bed. Slather some on and hit they hay. Your feet will thank you in the morning. What’s In Our Bag?! DFB Reporters Share Their Secrets in Disney World Disney World vacations are packed full of incredible memories, magical moments…and TONS of walking! We’ve learned the hard way that heading to the parks unprepared for that level of physical activity can put a damper on the day. Use these tips to help prepare yourself ahead of time so your trip isn’t derailed by all those extra steps! The ULTIMATE Guide to Planning A Walt Disney World Vacation 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 tips do you have for managing all of the walking in Disney World? Share them in the comments! The post You Walk HOW MUCH On a Disney World Vacation?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has a long history of working with children’s hospitals! From special gowns to illustration classes, Disney strives to help children in need and bring a little bit of magic to the lives of sick children. ©Disney Now, Disney is holding a brand new contest to benefit a good cause! Disney, Cameo, and Starlight Children’s Foundation are collaborating to host a special contest! It’s a free-to-enter sweepstake to win a personalized message from Mickey, Minnie, or Goofy. For every entry, Disney will make a donation to the Starlight Children’s Foundation to create specially designed hospital gowns for sick children. ©Disney x Cameo The winner will receive their personalized message from either Mickey, Minnie, or Goofy courtesy of Cameo. Cameo is a website where people can pay for special messages from celebrities, athletes, and other notable people. Topiaries of Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy from the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival The contest ends on August 5th. To enter, fill out this form with your info, favorite Disney character, who the message is for, and what the message should say! If you win, you’ll receive your special message via email. Click here to enter the contest! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news! Stay tuned here for more. Click here to read about all the Disney World attractions under construction this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this contest? Will you enter? Let us know in the comments! The post Get A Personalized Video From a Disney Character AND Support a Good Cause! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Disney Mask Masks are back in the Disney parks following updated CDC guidelines. The Star Wars hotel has an opening date and…blue shrimp? We’ve also got a behind-the-scenes look at EPCOT’s new fireworks and one of our favorite Magic Kingdom restaurants will reopen soon. All the Disney parks news from the week is coming up right now! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: What are you the most excited to experience at the new Star Wars hotel? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Masks Return to Disney World & Disneyland, Star Wars Hotel Opening Season & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration continues with even more moments to create a kinder world and bring the whole family together. Celebrate with Anika Noni Rose, voice of Tiana in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” reading an excerpt from the Tiana story in the newly launched “Tales of Courage and Kindness” storybook collection.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/xPxQFRuqc1EView the full article

Bright suns, travelers! We’re headed to a galaxy far, far away (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, to be exact) to check out one of the hottest spots in Disneyland! Once the parks opened after being closed for over 400 days, we just HAD to get to Oga’s Cantina for a cocktail (or two!). Oga’s Cantina Oga’s Cantina is located in Black Spire Outpost, the village on the planet Batuu where Star Wars: Galaxy’ Edge is set. In reality…it’s kinda tucked behind Frontierland in Disneyland proper. It’s famous for out-of-this-world concoctions and being one of the HARDEST reservations to snag in Disneyland (and Disney World too!). We snagged a reservation right after it reopened. Let’s see if this “wretched hive of scum and villainy” (sorry, wrong Star Wars Cantina!) still holds up! Atmosphere Galaxy’s Edge is ALL ABOUT the atmosphere — almost to the point of making it easy to get lost in the land! Storefronts, restaurants, and, yep, Oga’s are NOT clearly named out front. It adds to the theming, doncha know. In reality, it means feeling a bit lost first time you visit looking for places to visit! To find this hopping spot, keep an eye out for the big arched entrance. (If you look closely, it spells out “CANTINA” in the arch!) Oga’s Cantina Better yet, keep an eye out for the line of folks waiting to get in! This place is easily one of if not THE hottest reservations in the park. Remember — that whole “drinking alcohol” thing was NEVER allowed in Disneyland for general guests…until Oga’s opened. Now This spot, along with select sit-down locations like Blue Bayou, sell alcohol inside only. If you’re itching to check out the space cantina of your childhood dreams or just looking to have a drink in Walt’s original park, this is the place to do it. All this to say: it’s crazy popular, so book EARLY. Oga’s is currently by reservation ONLY so plan ahead. Like other Disneyland reservations, you’ll use the Disneyland app to alert you’re here and then wait until you’re able to be seated (seated is a loose term here. You’ll see!). Once it’s time a Cast Member will escort you inside. Oga’s Cantina is located behind this inconspicuous looking door. From the outside, you would never guess a lively bar scene is waiting for you inside! (Ask the Cast Member to read you the “rules of the house” outside the door if you want a chuckle.) Use the force to enter Once inside, it’s like stepping into a Star Wars movie. It really feels like you could see Han Solo hanging out at a booth (and totally shooting Greedo first!) in here or other questionable space travellers bellied up at the bar. The bar lights up! Spinning the tunes at the Cantina is DJ R-3X, the former StarSpeeder 3000 pilot droid from Star Tours, who was then known as RX-24! He handed over his pilot’s license to C-3PO and is not spinning the otherworldly tunes in the bar! The droid definitely knows how to entertain and keep the party going, listen closely to hear what he says between songs! This music is seriously fun!! This is the droid you’re looking for! As for seating. Weeeell. It’s kinda one of Oga’s pitfalls. First, this place is small. It doesn’t hold a ton of guests at once, meaning you might share a table with another party. The part lots of guests don’t love though: you might have to stand the whole time. See these folks? All standing. The tables in the center of the walkway and many spots at the bar are standing only, so keep this in mind. In our experience, kids and mobility impaired guests tend to have a hard time standing up for 45 minutes! There ARE booths — and they’re actually quite nice to relax in. Only the lucky few land here The booths are pretty big and we usually see larger parties sat in these. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to relax in one of these! Standing or sitting, this place is truly unique, you can’t find anything like it anywhere else in the parks, it’s completely immersive! Maybe we’ll catch a glimpse of Oga? The bar itself is very much a character here as well. It’s loaded with Star Wars inside jokes and nods and even periodically can “act up” when that darn hyperdrive starts malfunctioning. Can you tell which drink comes from where? It can get kind of crowded in here and it is LOUD so be ready for that! If you’re looking for an intimate bar with some privacy, this is not the place for you! Another thing to note: guests are capped at a 45-minute visit here and a 2 alcoholic drink maximum per adult. Time to make some friends at your shared table! But if you’re up for some otherworldly eats and drinks, Oga’s is ready for you. Eats Let’s take a look at the menu at Oga’s, starting with what’s most popular — the cocktails! Here’s a look at all the alcoholic drinks available at Oga’s right now. You will be given a QR code so you can view the menu on your phone. Can you read what it says? You can find things like the Fuzzy Tauntaun that will make your mouth go numb(!!!) or the Outer Rim which is like a delightfully fruity margarita. Note all the drinks here are really colorful and fun, but they are all pre-mixed. This means typically very SWEET and not that strong drinks from a tap. They’re still totally worth trying at least once though! ©Disney If you don’t want to imbibe, or you’re underage, there are also a ton of non-alcoholic drinks like the Blue Bantha (which comes with a coconut butter cookie on top) or the tropical Jabba Juice! ©Disney Oga’s also serves beer and seasonal concoctions that are made specially for the cantina, meaning you can’t find them anywhere else! You’ll notice some popular breweries contributed to these intergalactic brews, like Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and New Belgium Brewing Co. The seasonal concoction right now is a Spice Runner Seasonal Hard Cider made by Angry Orchard Cider Co. ©Disney There are also two wines available if you would rather partake with some grapes. Both of the wines come from Goldschmidt Vineyards in Sonoma, California, and one of them is BRIGHT blue! A few of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks here are available in souvenir mugs as well. Your server will ask if you’d like to purchase just the drink or the mug. The only exception to this is the Rancor Tooth Beer Flight — the flight can only be purchased with the souvenir set. ©Disney And there are a few food items on the menu for you to snack on. The Oga’s Obsession is kind of like jello in a petri dish with boba balls (the boozy version of this snack with similar flavors called the Rodian Ration is currently unavailable), the Batuu Bits are a dried snack mix, and the Happabore Sampler is similar to a charcuterie and cheese board. ©Disney Alright, now let’s jump into the drinks like Han jumps into hyperspace! We started with the Bloody Rancor for $18. It’s made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, and a Rancor Bone on top! Bloody Rancor This is basically a Bloody Mary, so if you love those, then you will also love this drink! (alternatively, if cold boozy tomato soup isn’t your jam, then this isn’t the droid you’re looking for!) It had a nice spice to it and the Rancor Bone on top is made out of meringue. The sweet bone against the salty drink is a bit unique but it’s a really fun presentation. Would you like a bone with your drink? Next we had the Yub Nub cocktail. It costs $45. Yep, you read that right, $45!!! The price is so high because it usually comes in a souvenir Endor mug to take home. Yub Nub However, you can also ask for the drink to NOT be served in the souvenir mug, which we did! With no mug it only costs $16, which is way more reasonable! The color is gorgeous! This drink is made with Malibu Pineapple Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Citrus Juices, and Passion Fruit. It was very fruity and something that a wide audience would probably enjoy. Like many of Oga’s drinks, it is VERY sweet though. The tropical flavors definitely make us want to sip this on a beach! Yub Nub We also had a snack while inside Oga’s — the Happabore Sampler! Ah yes, the infamous sampler that used to be a secret menu item. Disney World’s version is just plain weird, but thankfully the Disneyland sampler is waaay more normal looking now! Happabore Sampler The Happabore Sampler is $21 and came with 2 types of cured pork, 1 type of cured beef, two different cheeses, hummus dip with veggies, and rice crisps. Meats and cheeses are great bar snacks The sampler was pretty good! We didn’t think any of the items were quite as unusual as they have been in the past. It did kind of look like we got less food though, so this could be considered slightly overpriced, but it wasn’t by much! The big ol’ cup of hummus and veggies was a welcome addition we enjoyed! Some hummus and veggies to keep you healthy! If you like charcuterie and cheese board situations, we think you would enjoy this sampler! It’s nice having something to munch on while you drink. Oga’s is definitely not the first place we’d head for food though. Unless you’re really looking for nibbles while you drink, we’d say save the calories for a Ronto Wrap outside! Nosh or Not Belly up to this space cantina if: You’re a HUGE Star Wars fan and want to feel like you’re inside the movies. This is possibly the most must-do part of Galaxy’s Edge for many adults that LOVED the movies. You want a fun, lively, and unique atmosphere to have a drink (since you can’t drink many spots in Disneyland!). You’re really into themed cocktails that you won’t find anywhere else. Hop on your speeder bike and leave if: You’re a smaller party looking for a more intimate, quiet environment. This is most definitely NOT it. People who want a guaranteed seat while they eat and drink. Those watching their sugar. These drinks are mostly all sugar bombs, including the non-alcoholic ones. Low carb or sugar-free guests will struggle a bit here. Overall Overall, this place is still super fun! There are some drawbacks, like having to share tables with other parties or stand the whole time, but you’re not going to find a better-themed bar anywhere in Disneyland. If you want to be fully immersed in the Star Wars universe, you HAVE to make a trip to Oga’s! Just keep in mind that it’s more of an “experience” than a regular drinking or dining location. Don’t go in expecting a full meal, because that is not the intention of this place! It is important to know that right now, Oga’s is enforcing their 2 round rule, meaning you can only order 2 drinks per person during your visit and it DOES include non-alcoholic drinks, so remember that when ordering! The service is usually amazing here and the Cast Members really stay in character to keep you immersed in the universe. In our experience, Cast Members are pros at subtly suggesting it’s time to tab out without making it awkward, too. Oga’s is definitely on our must-do list. There’s simply nothing like it! The drinks are pricey and pre-made. And the food is kind of…well…weird. But the tunes are thumpin’ and the vibe in here is flat out FUN. If you’ve never been and think you would enjoy the experience, definitely check Oga’s Cantina out! We know we’ll be back, and we’ll let you know if we find anything new or exciting, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see us compare the charcuterie boards at Oga’s Cantina! 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? 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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 getting to that time of the year that parents love and kids dread — the start of the school year! ©Disney We went onto Amazon to find the BEST and most fun Disney-themed school supplies out there! Here’s a list of 10 Disney back-to-school things that we think you’ll love. We’re starting out our list with some back-to-school classics: lunchboxes and backpacks! We found this Chewbacca lunch box on Amazon for $14.97! The front has furry Wookie hair with Chewbacca’s weapons sash. ©Amazon There were a lot of other styles available from the same brand, like this Storm Troopers lunch box for $9.27! ©Amazon Both of these would be perfect for a Star Wars-loving kid! Click Here to Buy the Chewbacca Lunch Box For a more classically Disney look, we also found this Mickey Mouse backpack! There’s a smaller one for $31.99 or a larger option for $34.99! It has Mickey heads on the outside, with some having the little red shorts and yellow buttons! ©Amazon For a matching lunch box, you can get this Disney lunch box that has some of the same patterns as the Mickey Mouse Backpack! ©Amazon It costs $18.99 and is about 10 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep! Click Here to Buy the Matching Minnie Mouse Lunchbox There are plenty of zip-up pockets, including a large interior compartment. This bag also comes in a few different styles! Our favorite was the Minnie Mouse floral design! ©Amazon There were also styles for Toy Story, Cars, and The Lion King, among others! Click Here to Buy the Girls’ Minnie Mouse Backpack Since we found some Star Wars lunch boxes earlier, we had to find a backpack to match! We loved this Storm Trooper Backpack! ©Amazon This backpack measures about 17 inches by 13 inches and has a lot of exterior pockets and two side pockets for holding water bottles! You can get it for $58.95 on Amazon! Buy the Storm Trooper Backpack Here! We’re gonna look at some other school supplies now to go inside those backpacks we found! There were a lot of items in the Noobi Marvel collection, which shows our favorite Marvel characters drawn in a cute animated style! First were these Marvel notebooks! ©Amazon The notebook set has a cover for a few different Avengers, like Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, and Black Panther! All the heroes featured on these notebooks are glittery as well! ©Amazon You can get this pack of six hero notebooks for $19.99! You Can Buy the Yoobi Marvel Notebooks Here! From the same Noobi Marvel collection, we found these Spider-Man composition notebooks! One is red with a web design, another is black and white and shows Spider-Man holding balloons that spell out “Amazing,” and the last is black and white with Avengers drawn all over! ©Amazon You can get the pack of three notebooks for $10.99 on Amazon! Buy the Yoobi Marvel Composition Books Here! With so many Marvel notebooks, you’ll need some matching pens! We found these Avengers multi-colored gel pens with Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and Black Widow! ©Amazon The pens come in red, green, yellow, blue, purple, and black! You can get this set for $10.99 on Amazon! Click Here to Buy the Yoobi Marvel Pen Set! We loved these Disney thermoses, which match the Mickey Mouse backpack and lunch box from earlier in this list! ©Amazon There are several different styles to choose from, including the floral Minnie Mouse, Frozen characters, and a Cars thermos! Each costs $17.99 for the 12oz thermos. Buy the Disney Insulated Thermos Here! We also found these Disney Bento Boxes, which are basically hard-cover lunch boxes with separate compartments for different food items! ©Amazon There were a few different styles to choose from for these as well! Each costs $19.99 on Amazon. Click Here to Buy the Disney Bento Box! To round out the list, we found this Star Wars pack of school supplies for just $6.99! ©Amazon It comes with two paperclips, a pencil, pen, two highlighters, a notebook, two erasers, and a ruler, all themed after the Child from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian! ©Amazon The package it comes in is also a resealable pouch, so it can be reused to hold all the supplies! Buy the Baby Yoda School Supplies Here! That about wraps up our list for the best Disney back-to-school things on Amazon! Keep following DFB for more news about fun Disney merchandise! Click Here to Find Out How to Save on Disney Back-To-School Essentials! 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 on your back-to-school list this year? 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More and more Disneyland spots are reopening! It’s back! Today, we stopped by the newly reopened Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort to see how it was! Inside you will find a rustic yet modern style bar, with plenty of wood accents and elaborate wood carvings to fit right in at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort. Inside the Hearthstone Lounge There’s a good amount of seating with plenty of booths, chairs, and bar seats for guests. Hearthstone Lounge On our trip to Hearthstone Lounge, we got the Antioxidant Lemonade with Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry Vodka, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and Pomegranate Juice topped with Sprite for $13… The Antioxidant Lemonade …Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie with Pickled Vegetables, Cornichons, Whole-Grain Mustard, Honeycomb, and Toast Points for $18… The Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie … and the Mini Corn Dog Nachos with Cheese Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Crema, Roasted Jalapeño, Green Onions, Espelette Pepper, and Cilantro for $12! The Mini Corn Dog Nachos We’re excited to get you a full review of this spot soon! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read about the delicious Disneyland treat that now has BOOZE! 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 What do you think of this first look? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at the Reopened Hearthstone Lounge at Disney's Grand Californian Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially Halloween time in Disney World. Who’s ready for Halloween? No, Halloween decorations aren’t up yet. No, Boo Bash hasn’t started. The true marker of Halloween in Disney is the return of one of the best Fall treats to the park: the Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur! That’s right, folks! It’s back!! The Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur This has been one of our favorite pumpkin spice treats of all time in Disney World! The creamy chocolate taste with a GOURDgeous hint of pumpkin spice is too good to pass up! Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Cream Liqueur We found it back at the Weinkeller in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, where it was last year as well! Last year you could only buy full bottles, but this year the shots are back! You can get a bottle for $39 or a shot for $12! The bottle prices have gone up a bit (they were $36 before), but we’re still grabbing one for sure! There’s also a plain Chocolate Cream Liqueur! Keep following DFB for more updates on Fall treats in Disney World! Click Here to Read About Another Fall Treat 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. Which Fall Disney World snack is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! Pumpkin Spice Mozart Is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Around here, new Disney mugs are pretty common, but not too many of them can magically change colors… . Are we going mad?! How curious! The adorable mug spotted on shopDisney is sure to say, “drink me!” Disney’s newest mug is inspired by the 1951 animated version of Alice in Wonderland, and it’s here just in time for the 70th anniversary of the film! ©shopDisney You can find this adorable color-changing mug for $19.99 on shopDisney! It features all our favorite Wonderland friends, like Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Cheshire Cat! ©shopDisney It looks like that tricky Cheshire Cat changes colors when you add hot water! How curious! ©shopDisney Now, you can paint the roses red with Alice while you sip your tea! Look out for the Queen of Hearts, though! You never know when she might decide to say, “Off with your head!” Click here to buy the Alice in Wonderland Color-Changing Mug! Keep an eye on DFB for news about the latest merchandise (including mugs) and we’ll keep you updated! Check out this Mary Blair-Inspired Limited Edition Doll! 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 color-changing mug? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Going MAD Over This Color-Changing Disney Mug first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are changing all around the Disney parks, and this week a number of big changes have been announced! Cinderella Castle Mask rules are changing in Disneyland and Disney World, more restaurants and snack spots have reopened or are set to reopen soon, and more news has been announced. We’re breaking down all the news you need to know right here! 1 — Change in Indoor Mask Policy Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated mask recommendations. The CDC now recommends that vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks indoors in public, indoor spaces in areas where the transmission levels of COVID-19 are high or substantial. As of July 30th, Orange and Osceola Counties (where Disney World is located) are both in the “high” category, and Orange County, California (where Disneyland is located) is in the “substantial” category. Soon after this announcement, the Orange County, Florida mayor declared a state of emergency. EPCOT Now, Disney World and Disneyland have announced changes to their mask policies. In both parks, all guests ages 2 and up (regardless of vaccination status) are now (as of July 30th) required to wear masks indoors. Face Masks on Dumbo Additionally, masks are required on Disney World’s buses, monorails, and the Disney Skyliner. Disney World’s rules note that masks are required upon entering and throughout all attractions. ©Disney Disneyland’s rules note that this means masks will be required upon entering and throughout many attractions, as well as on enclosed transportation vehicles. Of course, mask rules are subject to change. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see more about Disney World’s updated indoor mask rules. 2 — More Reopenings This week, a number of spots reopened in Disney World and Disneyland, and more are set to reopen soon. Cheshire Cafe reopened in Magic Kingdom with those classic Cheshire Cat Tails and something NEW. Cheshire Cafe is back and with a new slushy! That’s right, move over Dole Whip, there’s a NEW frozen treat in town (and spoiler alert: it’s delicious!!). Click here to see our full review of the new Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy from Cheshire Cafe! Prince Eric’s Village Market also reopened in Magic Kingdom with BEER CHEESE. And we finally got to snag the Mermaid slush we’ve been waiting over a YEAR to try. Did someone say Mermaid Tail Slushy? Was it worth the wait? Click here to see our full review! Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World also reopened. But, an iconic snack is missing!! All of the offerings here! In terms of future reopenings, we got quite the set of announcements this week! Columbia Harbour House is set to reopen in Magic Kingdom in early August with some fan-favorite items making their return (like the Lighthouse Sandwich). Truly a Fan-Favorite Spot Pizzafari is also set to reopen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in just a few days! Click here to take a look at Pizzafari’s reopening menu. ©Disney An opening date has been announced for Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. And Toledo — Tapas, Steak, and Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will also be reopening soon! Yachtsman Steakhouse Reservations are now available for both Yachtsman Steakhouse and Toledo. And you can click here to take a peek at their reopening menus. But, that’s not all. Things will soon be changing up at California Grill. Disney has announced that reservations for this spot won’t be accepted after a certain date as it prepares to host a special dining experience for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. California Grill Over in Disneyland, Pacific Wharf Cafe reopened (BREAD BOWLLLSSSSS), and Golden Horseshoe also became available for guests to enjoy once again. Hello, gorgeous We’re on the lookout for more reopening news so be sure to check back for updates. Click here to see a list of the restaurants that are and are not open in Disney World. 3 — Disney Cruise Line News Disney Cruise Line is set to resume its sailings from the US in early August, but it’s already looking well into the future with its newest ship — the Disney Wish! The Wish will set sail in 2022, and we’ve already got some great details about what guests can expect onboard. This week we got even more news with special details revealed about adults-only offerings on the ship! There will be a new outdoor spa area, a salon-inspired by Tangled, and we got details about some of the new bars and lounges coming to the ship — including a lounge inspired by Princess and the Frog! The Bayou ©Disney We also got a look at a few of the Disney Wish Cast Member costumes! We can’t wait to learn more about this ship and share more details with you. Click here to see more information about the Disney Wish! 4 — A SOLD OUT Disney Event This week we got more details about the Destination D23 event and what fans can expect to see during the event. There will be a kickoff presentation from Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and a session about what’s next for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products from Chairman Josh D’Amaro, plus much more. ©D23 This week tickets went on sale for Destination D23, but they sold out in MINUTES! Some of the events will be live-streamed from the D23 website, so we’ll be on the lookout for more information about that in the future. Click here to see more about what’s been announced for this event! 5 — US Travel Restrictions If you’re planning a trip to Disney World or Disneyland and you’ll be flying in from abroad, there is an important update you need to know about. Earlier this week, the United States announced that due to the level of COVID-19 cases in the country and the impact of the Delta variant, it will not be lifting its travel restrictions yet. We’re On Our Way In the United States, the Delta variant accounts for over 80% of all sequenced COVID-19 cases in the US as of July 20th. Keep in mind that the US travel restrictions presently bar most non-US citizens from entering the US who have, within the last 14 days, been in “the United Kingdom, the 26 Schengen nations in Europe without border controls, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil.” Be sure to check and see how this may impact any of your future trips. Click here to see more about the announcement regarding the US travel restrictions. 6. BIG Star War: Galactic Starcruiser Announcements Disney just released a TON of new info about the upcoming Star Wars hotel! The Galactic Starcruiser will open in Spring of 2022 and, in a video from Imagineers, we learned about more of the story. They said you can help smuggle characters onto the ship, help characters with missions by gaining their trust, and even discover hidden parts of the ship! There will even be a brig that someone might get thrown into, or you can help someone escape from! ©Disney Imagineers also revealed that the food will be like nothing we’ve seen at Disney before — it will be inspired by locations and food in the Star Wars lore, like a dish based on the planet Mustafar! There’s also a VERY interesting-looking blue shrimp…drink? We’re not quite sure WHAT it is, to be honest! We do know now that, kind of like cruises, meals will be included in the price of your stay on the Galactic Starcruiser. Seriously, what IS this?! ©Disney We also got confirmation that Kylo, Rey, and Chewbacca will be on the ship! Imagineers then told us that when passengers visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, they will play into the larger story that guests are part of meaning they will learn more of the back story to things like the smuggling going on at Smuggler’s Run (including who the buyer is for the coaxium that you’re stealing!). Transport vessel ©Disney Of course, more things happened or were announced this week that could impact your future Disney plans. Check out some of them below: Could the new Cirque du Soleil show make its debut soon? Are single rider lines actually any faster in Disney World? The Darksaber is back in stock in Disney World — here’s where to find it! What’s going on with the Citrus Swirl in Magic Kingdom? California’s commuter rail system could make it easier to get to Disneyland soon Single Rider Sign Maple popcorn + ice cream = our latest Disney World snack hack! Disney World is hosting an online hiring event We spotted some new ears that totally gave us Frontierland vibes Disney World Park Passes are starting to fill up for upcoming holidays Fall Flavors Waffle Cone General registration is open for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend See what rope drop looks like now in Magic Kingdom Disney had a livestream event recently that was…interesting A digital key feature is coming to Disneyland’s resort hotels Night of a Million Lights by Give Kids the World is coming back to Orlando this year Limited-time Jungle Cruise food and drinks have arrived in Disney World Jungle Cruise Items! And that’s it for us from this week! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll share all of the latest updates with you — so stay tuned for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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We may have a (slight) addiction when it comes to Disney fashion, so it’s no wonder that Disney nuiMOs speak to us so personally. They’re cute little park pals that you can dress up — how fun is that?! Kermit and Miss Piggy nuiMOs! Now, Disney shared two NEW nuiMO friends coming soon! Will you make them part of your world? (That was a hint!!) Now, starting this Monday, you can style new Princess Jasmine and Princess Ariel nuiMOs! These sassy princesses are adorable! We’re already planning outfits in our head… . Has anyone seen that polka-dotted dress? ©Disney They look fabulous! These new Disney nuiMO characters will be available at shopDisney, the Disney Store, and select Disney Parks worldwide on Monday! Stay tuned to DFB for more new merch announcements! Check out our Review of a Disneyland Frozen Treat! 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 own any nuiMOs? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Princess nuiMOs Are Being Released SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World next week, you’ll want to be aware of some rides and attractions that are going to be closed! Frontierland Construction We’ve got a list for ya to see what’s scheduled to be closed for refurbishment in the Disney Parks this coming week! Like the last few weeks, the only park with scheduled refurbishments for this coming week is Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Hall of Presidents In this magical park, there are a few attractions that won’t be available! First is the Hall of Presidents. The Hall of Presidents We got a sneak peek at the new President Joe Biden animatronic that joined the other U.S. presidents on stage! ©Disney When they released the picture of the new animatronic, Disney announced that the Hall of Presidents would open sometime in August. As of writing, the attraction is still on the calendar for refurbishments through September, so we’re assuming it’s getting an early reopening date! Could this week be it? Hall of Presidents We’ll keep our fingers crossed! Walt Disney World Railroad Also in Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad remains closed due to construction on the TRON ride in Tomorrowland that disrupted the train tracks. Walt Disney World Railroad Construction We’ve seen a little progress on the updates coming to the Main Street, U.S.A., station when part of the covering came down last week! Some of the scrim came down! The railroad will likely be down until TRON construction is completed, which could be a while! TRON construction Main Street Confectionery Rounding out our list for the Magic Kingdom closures is the Main Street Confectionery, a sweet shop on Main Street, U.S.A. that’s getting updates to its interior! Construction Walls in Magic Kingdom The shop is scheduled to be closed at least through October 16th, so we’ll let you know if any more updates appear about its reopening timeline! Construction Walls Next we’re taking a look at closures happening at Disney World hotels! Disney World Resorts At Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the Monorail station is still under construction so it will not be available to guests! Monorail Station Instead, guests can use resort buses to get to and from the Magic Kingdom, and there are also boats and walkways available! There’s a lot of construction going on at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, not far from the Polynesian! It’s getting updated guest rooms with a new Incredibles theme, and updates to the first floor lobby are underway as well! To check in or find the concierge, you’ll need to go to the second floor instead. Incredibles Room ©Disney The Wave…of American Flavors is also closed for refurbishments right now. The Wave’s breakfast is still available, though! It’s just being served in the California Grill, which is located in the Contemporary Resort also. California Grill That about sums up this week’s closures and refurbishments! Keep following DFB for more updates coming to the Disney World parks! Click Here to See a Disney World Restaurant that’s Reopening SOON! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite attraction in Disney’s Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Disney World Resorts and Attractions Under Construction This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop, we’ve seen a number of changes made in California, Florida, and beyond. Health and Safety Signage at Disneyland Recently, the CDC updated its indoor mask policy for those who are fully vaccinated. Even before that change, LA County, California and Universal Studios Hollywood started requiring individuals to wear masks indoors. Now, Disneyland Resort has updated its indoor mask policy. What does the policy require and what does Disneyland look like now with this updated policy in place? We’re sharing all the details here with you. Just a few days ago, Disneyland announced an updated indoor mask policy which went into effect on July 30th. According to this updated policy, all Cast Members and guests ages 2 and up are required to wear face masks in all indoor locations at Disneyland Resort, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout many attractions. Masks will also be required on enclosed transportation vehicles (including shuttles and buses). Previously, fully vaccinated guests were not required to wear masks in most locations, except on certain Disneyland transportation. Sign outlining Disneyland’s face mask mandate This change comes (as we mentioned above) after the CDC updated its indoor mask guidance. The CDC now recommends that fully vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks in indoor public spaces in areas that are within the “high” or “substantial” levels of COVID-19 transmission. According to the CDC data (as of when we checked on July 29th), Orange County, California is in the “substantial” level of transmission. This, of course, is subject to change. Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in California, California leaders had also asked all residents (regardless of vaccination status) to wear masks indoors in all public places. Rainbow Mickey Mask Disneyland isn’t the only place making mask changes. Disney World recently updated its mask rules, as did Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and Universal Studios Hollywood in California. Today, we got the chance to visit Disneyland and see the updated mask policy in action. Signage around the parks keeps guests updated on the change. Signage At the moment, face coverings are optional for all guests (regardless of vaccination status) in outdoor common areas. From what we saw, many guests were not wearing masks outdoors, but again this is optional. Masks are optional outdoors. This means masks are once again required inside indoor merchandise stores, indoor experiences, and more. Masks are also now required upon entering and throughout attractions. Inside a Disneyland shop And that’s a look at Disneyland’s current mask policy. Keep in mind that the mask policy at Disneyland (and other theme parks and areas) is subject to change again. We’ll be on the lookout for further updates. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see the updated mask guidance from the CDC. 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 The post FIRST LOOK at the New Mask Policy at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This week was a bit of a rollercoaster in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Disney made several new announcements that ranged from reopenings to policy changes, an opening timeframe for a highly anticipated Disney World hotel, and we even witnessed a bizarre sign malfunction, so let’s go over everything unexpected that happened this week! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser This week, Disney revealed more details about the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel opening in Disney World in Spring 2022. This immersive hotel will have two day, two-night itineraries aboard the “ship,” not unlike a cruise ship. Sublight Lounge ©Disney Disney gave us a sneak peek at some of the food that will be served in the hotel, as well as some details about the experiences you can have staying in the hotel, such as choosing what type of Star Wars story you want to live! Here’s more about the Galactic Starcruiser and a video! Mask Policy Change Disney announced this week that masks will be required to be worn indoors and in lines beginning on July 30th, regardless of vaccination status. Previously, masks were optional for vaccinated individuals except on most forms of transportation. Mask Sign This policy change comes in light of the CDC’s mask recommendation revision as well as the state of emergency declared by the mayor of Orange County, which is where most of Disney World is located. Click here for a first look at Disney World’s new mask policy Tower of Terror Sign In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the sign for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride seemed to be malfunctioning in such a way that we wondered if it had actually entered the Twilight Zone! At one point it listed the stand-by wait time as 15? minutes. 15 question mark?? 15? Um…you tell us, sign! Cast Members told us the sign was struck by lightning, but we’ll leave it up to you to decide whether that’s true or just keeping with the ride theme. We’re gonna go with ghosts. Read more about the Tower of Terror sign being weird here! Restaurant Reopening Dates Disney announced the reopening of four Disney World restaurants with August opening dates. Pizzafari Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen on August 2nd. Their menu has been updated with a few changes, such as replacing the Shrimp Flatbread with a new Chicken Parmesan Sandwich. Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pizzafari is a quick-service restaurant that serves Italian-style dishes like salad and pizza, and the new menu has added the Spaghetti and Meatball Cupcake! Click here for Pizzafari’s updated menu! Columbia Harbour House Columbia Harbour House, a fan favorite quick-service seafood restaurant in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, will be reopening on August 5th! We’re ready to try out the new menu! Columbia will have a lot of classic dishes back, such as the Lobster Roll, Trio Platter, and the Lighthouse Sandwich. Read more about Columbia Harbour House reopening here! Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood Disney also announced the reopening of Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood on August 5th. Toledo is located inside the Coronado Springs Gran Destino Tower and is known for its floor-to-ceiling windows and gorgeous views. Toledo Dining Room Reservations are open now, and the menu features dishes inspired by Spain, like Charred Octopus. The menu has changed a bit, so keep that in mind when scheduling your reservation. Learn more about Toledo’s menu changes here! Yachtsman Steakhouse The Yachtsman Steakhouse will be reopening on August 5th in Disney’s Yacht Club resort hotel. Reservations are already open! Yachtsman Steakhouse The Yachtsman menu has changed quite a bit, but thankfully the Truffle Macaroni & Cheese is still a side dish. Read more about the Yachtsman Steakhouse menu changes here! So that’s everything surprising and unexpected that happened in Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB for all your breaking Disney World news! Click here for 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. Are you surprised by any of this Disney news? Tell us in the comments! The post The 4 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot has changed in a short amount of time regarding the pandemic and Disney. Hollywood Studios Face Masks Sign While many restaurants and rides are reopening, masks are now back to being required for everyone at indoor locations in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland after the CDC changed mask guidelines. And now, Disney just announced that they will be requiring all employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19. According to CNN’s Frank Pallotta, Disney will be requiring all salaried and non-union hourly employees to get fully vaccinated. Cast Member Disney’s full statement reportedly says in part that, “Employees who aren’t already vaccinated and are working on-site will have 60 days from today to complete their protocols.” Face Masks on Dumbo As for employees still working from home, they will, “need to provide verification of vaccination prior to their return, with certain limited exceptions.” Main Street U.S.A. Disney also said they have begun conversations with the unions about bargaining agreements in regards to vaccines. Masks are back inside stores All new hires “will be required to be fully vaccinated before beginning employment.” Face mask sign Disney ended by saying, “Vaccines are the best tool we all have to help control this global pandemic and protect our employees.” Hollywood Studios You can read Disney’s full statement below: “At the Walt Disney Company, the safety and well-being of our employees during the pandemic has been and continues to be a top priority. Toward that end, and based on the latest recommendations of scientists, health officials and our own medical professional that the COVID-19 vaccine provides the best protection against severe infection, we are requiring all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of our sites to be fully vaccinated. Employees who aren’t already vaccinated and are working on-site will have 60 days from today to complete their protocols and any employees still working from home will need to provide verification of vaccination prior to their return, with certain limited exceptions. We have also begun conversations around this topic with the unions representing our employees under collective bargaining agreements. In addition, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated before beginning employment. Vaccines are the best tool we all have to help control this global pandemic and protect our employees” Mask sign in Disney World We’ll keep you updated on any further developments. Click here to read about the new mask requirements at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Disney Employees Now Required to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this summer, Disney announced that Extended Evening Theme Park Hours would be coming to the Disney Parks! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Night is a BEAUTY We know that the hours will be coming to select parks on certain nights, and now we have some of the dates and times for those Extended Evening Hours! Disney’s announcement included four days with Extended Evening Theme Park Hours: ©Disney Monday, October 4th On October 4th, EPCOT will have Extended Hours from 10PM to Midnight! Jaw. Dropping. Beauty. Wednesday, October 6th On October 6th, the Extended Hours are at Magic Kingdom from 9PM to 11PM! Magic Kingdom City Hall at Night Monday, October 11th On October 11th, EPCOT has Extended Hours from 10PM to Midnight! Japan Pavilion at Night Wednesday, October 13th On October 13th, Extended Hours are at Magic Kingdom from 9PM to 11PM! Magic Kingdom at Night As a reminder, the Extended Evening Hours are only available to guests who are staying at select Disney World hotels. We will continue to keep you posted as more dates are released! Keep following DFB for more updates on Extended Evening Theme Park Hours! Click Here to See If You’ll Qualify for the Extended Evening Hours! 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 Disney World park are you hoping to get Extended Hours in during your stay? Tell us in the comments! The post Extended Theme Park Hour DATES and TIMES Announced for Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We try to keep you updated with the current park hours at Disney World so that you have all the info you need to plan your vacation! The Tree of Life is gorgeous in the sunshine! Recently, Disney World extended their park hours for select days in the next few months. Here are those changes! We’ve seen changes to park hours on some days in the coming months at all four Disney World theme parks! Magic Kingdom At Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the park will close at 10PM on August 8th, 9th, and 15th instead of the previous 9PM closing. Cinderella Castle The park will still open at 9AM. Hollywood Studios In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will get an extra hour all month long in September when the park will close at 9PM instead of 8PM. Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios will still open at 9AM. EPCOT Beginning in October, EPCOT will be open from 11AM to 10PM instead of closing at 9PM. Welcome to EPCOT! This is showing for October 1st through the 16th, which is as far as the calendar shows right now. Animal Kingdom At Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close at 8:00 PM instead of 7:00 PM on August 7th, 14th, 15th, and 21st. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom will still open at 8AM each day. Stay tuned with DFB for more updates and information on the Disney World parks! Click Here to Learn How to Stay in a Disney World Park for 18 Hours! 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 Disney World park is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Extended Park Hours Added for Disney World Over the Next Three Months! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article