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If you’re planning a 2021 trip to Disney World right now, you might be running into a few bumps that you weren’t expecting! 10/10 Trip planning is stranger than ever because of limited capacity in parks and all the reopenings going on around Disney World! Hotels and restaurants alike are reopening through the summer and later in the year. Oh yeah, and there’s that little 50th Anniversary thing going on in October (and all the crowds and craziness it will bring) to look forward to. Here’s what you need to know about the BIGGEST problems you’ll run into when planning a 2021 Disney World trip. The biggest changes we’re seeing in planning for Disney World for the remainder of the year are Park Pass Reservations and hotel reservations going FAST! In addition, FastPass+ has not returned to the parks, and there’s no word of when it will be back. All this seems to point to Disney World being quite BUSY the rest of the year. So if you wanna go, you better get moving NOW! Park Pass Reservations are Limited You might know by now that Disney World is requiring you to have a park pass reservation for each park you visit. This is in addition to the ticket you purchase (the whole “needing a ticket” part has always been necessary for admission ). Previously, you could choose any park for any day of your stay without notifying Disney of where you’ll be heading. With limited park capacity, now guests must reserve the park they want for each day of their trip. August Park Pass Reservations Available ©Disney Quick Guide to Reserving a Park Pass: To make a park pass reservation, you’ll first need to link your ticket to your Disney account online (or on the My Disney Experience app). This lets you access planning tools like park pass reservations. Add everyone who will be on the trip with you to your party. You should be prompted to select the dates for your trip and then the parks you wish to visit. Park pass reservation confirmation ©Disney Sounds simple enough, right? It’s really not too difficult to grab a park pass reservation if you’re booking far enough in advance. But the reservations for each park are LIMITED. There are limited spots for each park. Park pass reservations DO run out! We’re seeing that you need to make these reservations a couple of weeks in advance at least, especially around important holidays, dates, and even weekends. ©Disney July Park Pass Reservations You can see on the calendar above from about a month ago that passes were limited until about July 15th when we looked a little over a week out. Under the calendar, you can see which parks have available passes. When we looked at this calendar (on July 6th, 2021), there were available passes for EPCOT each day and a few days with Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The green days on the calendar indicate that there are passes available for all the Disney World parks. You’ll need a Park Pass Reservation to enter the parks! Earlier this month, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT were already low on passes for October 1st and 2nd, the beginning days for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Status of Park Pass Reservations for October in early July ©Disney However, just recently Disney expanded the capacity and increased Park Pass availability for both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom for October 1st and 2nd. However, not all park tickets and park passes are created equal. Park Passes for Select Resorts, Annual Passes, and Theme Park Tickets have varying availability, so keep an eye on these options as they impact every family and vacation differently. This means that you might be out of luck if you’re looking as a resort guest, but standard ticket holders might have loads of availability or vice versa — it’s kind of a mixed bag! The moral of the story is to keep checking because things at the Disney Parks change DAILY! Status of Park Pass Reservations for October on July 21 ©Disney©Disney We’re expecting dates around the holidays to go fast too. Earlier this month, park passes for Magic Kingdom on Halloween ran out completely, but since then some passes have been added! We think that’s an indication that the holidays will be a super busy time in the Disney parks — just like they’ve always been! (Surprise, surprise, we know!) If you’d love to be in Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day or just need to grab a jumbo turkey leg for Thanksgiving, make sure to get your tickets and reservations soon! Cinderella Castle Dressed Up for Christmas The good news is that Disney does sometimes add additional park pass reservations, especially for peak days as we’ve seen recently. So if your favorite park is all booked, keep an eye out for announcements of more reservations available! They’re increasing capacity slowly, and with that comes more passes. We recently saw Disney add more passes for Halloween day and for the busy summer months June and July. This isn’t guaranteed, though, so it’s best to get the park pass reservations early! The addition of passes is sporadic too. We do our best to share park pass reloads as soon as we discover them, so be sure to check back often! Magic Kingdom with a pumpkin Mickey If you’re hoping to hit more than one park in a day, you’ll be happy to know that park hopper is still available at Disney World! There are just a few rules that are different than normal you’ll want to make note of. Park Hopping to All Four Parks! First, you must have a park pass reservation for the FIRST park you’ll visit in a day. Then, check the park hours on Disney’s calendar (also available on the My Disney Experience app) and find the park hopper hours. Right now, most of them start around 2pm. That means you can go to the SECOND park anytime after 2pm. You will NOT need a park pass reservation for the second park (or third, or fourth park)! You DO need to visit the first park (the one you have a reservation for) before you can enter the second one. Click Here to See the Crowd Levels in the Parks for the Return of Fireworks This Year! Hotel Reservations are Hard to Get Some hotels haven’t reopened (or haven’t completely reopened), so there are fewer rooms than usual open at Disney World. When we checked for hotels available in the next few days (we looked at July 28th, 2021), there were only three options: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. ©Disney The rest of the 32 hotels at Disney World were either full, not yet open, or not available for reservations. Since some Disney hotels can get pretty pricey (see our post about the most expensive day at Disney World!), this means your options are very limited if you’re not booking pretty far in advance. These are some of the hotels that were not available for July 8th, 2021 ©Disney We also checked for the beginning of October to see what hotel availability looks like for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! From what we saw, there’s not a whole lot available for that time right now. ©Disney There was one moderate resort available at this time: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, but it was still $367 per night. A few Deluxe Resorts — Disney’s most expensive hotels — were also available, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. ©Disney There were NO value resorts (Disney’s cheapest hotels) available for late September through early October. No value resorts were available for early October when we checked! ©Disney The good news is that there were still many options available for hotel reservations in late December. Holidays are usually another big travel time for Disney World, but it looks like there is still room if you’re hoping to get to the parks for Christmas time! It might be that more people are planning to go in October to be in the parks for the 50th Anniversary Celebration, so there is less demand than normal for holiday times. Click Here to Read About What to Expect If You’re Traveling to Disney World During a Holiday Is a 2021 Trip Even Possible? Yes! It is still possible to plan an awesome Disney World trip for 2021, but you might have to make a couple of adjustments. First, grab your tickets and park pass reservations ASAP (you can get reservations as soon as you have tickets if your trip is before Jan 2023 at this time). Park Pass Reservations are available for all the parks most days if you’re booking at least a couple of weeks in advance. Dining reservations are available 60 days in advance, so plan to get reservations right on that 60-days-out deadline. Yak and Yeti If your trip will begin before that deadline or you’re already seeing some stuff you were looking for “sold out,” get the reservations you can and keep an eye out for any that were full when you tried. We’re talkin’ check daily to see if anything opens up — persistence is key. Counter service — fast food-type restaurants in Disney hotels and parks — is always an option if those sought-after sit-down meals are booked too! But it’s nice to have a couple of reservations so you’re guaranteed a chance to sit down. Plus a lot of Disney table-service restaurants are just delicious. Casey’s Corner Corn Dog Nuggets in Magic Kingdom Quick Guide to Getting Dining Reservations: You can make dining reservations 60 days out from each day of your trip if you’re not staying in a Disney World hotel. If you are staying in a Disney World hotel, you can make dining reservations 60 days out of the day of your arrival for up to 10 days of your trip. Dining reservations for most restaurants open at about 5:45AM EST for online bookings (through the Disney website or your My Disney Experience app). Or you can call 407-WDW-DINE (3463) beginning at 7AM EST each day to make reservations over the phone (but expect a LONG wait — we recommend trying the website first!). Click Here for a Full Guide to Booking Dining Reservations at Disney World Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village A lot of hotels that are still available for popular times are more expensive, but some of them — like Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — are really nice hotels with great perks. For example, if you stay at the BoardWalk Inn, you’re within walking distance of EPCOT, where a lot of new 50th Anniversary things are happening! At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you’ll likely have great views of Magic Kingdom fireworks and you’re in a great spot to get around the parks! So it’s up to you if the extra cost is worth the stay! The Grand Floridian BUT staying off-property is an option as well! Airbnbs also expand your accommodation opportunities, there are a ton in Orlando, and they’re not crazy expensive. This is a great option for larger families as well. Click Here to Read About Airbnbs in Orlando! Planning a 2021 vacation to Disney World is still possible for sure! Just make sure you’re keeping track of the reservations and making them as soon as you can, keep checking the Disney website or the My Disney Experience app for any changes or updates, and, if you can, be flexible! We also advise going with an open mind. With so many closures, reopenings, new celebration moments, and ever-evolving health and safety protocols, there’s likely to be some changes that even the most devout Type-A traveler can’t predict. Read the Easiest Ways to Modify a Disney World Dining Reservation Here! The Good News! FastPass+ is still not a thing, so you don’t have to worry about those reservations if you’re planning a trip that’s soon. Actually, this is both good and bad. You won’t get to use Fastpasses (huge bummer for some), so you’ll need a new plan to get on those really popular lines without waiting in a super long line! Single rider lines are coming back, so that’s one way to get onto bit attractions with less of a wait. BUT, for folks who dreaded the pre-planning that came with picking out FastPasses months before their trip, that’s ONE thing you don’t have to stress over. Single Rider Line for Mount Everest More good news: A LOT is happening in Disney, so you won’t be short on things to do! We’re seeing all kinds of new shows and events for the 50th Anniversary Celebration, including new fireworks shows in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and a new daytime show in Animal Kingdom! The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is starting this month as well, so there’s a lot of delicious food and drinks in EPCOT (with even more on the way on the Anniversary!). In addition, the new Ratatouille ride in EPCOT will be opening on October 1st! Animal Kingdom’s New Daytime Show ©Disney And if you’ve been watching DFB lately, you’ve probably seen that a lot of restaurants are reopening in the parks and resorts! That means there should be plenty of options for you to do our favorite thing in Disney World — eat yummy food! Maya Grill has reopened! It’s tougher to plan a last-minute trip, but if you can time it right, it’s still possible to visit Disney World in 2021! The two biggest struggles will probably be the park pass reservations and the hotel reservations, so get those early (as soon as you can!) and then get ready for a whole lot of exciting things on the trip! Keep following DFB along the way, and we’ll let you know about more trip planning tips and Disney World news! Click Here to See the Average Cost to Fly to Disney World This August! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The Biggest Problems With Planning a 2021 Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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MagicBands are a park essential for many Disney World guests! Aladdin Stitch MagicBand Although MagicBands are not longer complementary as of this year and your phone can act as your MagicBand, many guests still choose to sport their favorite characters, rides, or resorts on their wrists. If you’re a fan of Disney World resort MagicBands, we’ve got a new one for you to check out! For those who love Disney’s Old Key West Resort, we’ve got the MagicBand for you! There is a brand new MagicBand based on the classic resort! Old Key West Resort The Disney Old Key West MagicBand is now available for Annual Passholders and Resort Guests! One side features nods to the resort… ©Disney …and the other side features Mickey Mouse in his best beach outfit with the name of the resort. The MagicBand would typically cost $39.99, but if you pre-order it now on My Disney Experience, you can grab it for $25! ©Disney Disney is constantly releasing special MagicBands that are only available for Resort Guests and Annual Passholders with lower pre-order prices! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for other MagicBands to become available, so stay tuned for more. Disney Just Dropped 8 New MagicBands Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you stayed at Disney’s Old Key West Resort before? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a NEW MagicBand Based On a Classic Disney World Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland reopened a few months ago, but a LOT has changed since then. Disneyland Health and safety restrictions have lifted including temperature checks and face masks, plenty of restaurants have reopened, and fan-favorite rides like the Matterhorn Bobsleds have reopened. Another trend we’ve noticed at Disney World is the extension of park hours, and now Disneyland Resort is extending its park hours soon! Starting with Disneyland Park, an extra hour has been added to the park hours each day! You’ll be able to roam the park from 8AM to 11PM starting on August 13th. ©Disney Disney California Adventure Park also added an hour of park time starting on August 13th. Guests can visit the park anytime between 8AM to 10PM. This change in hours has not affected the park hopping hours — guests can still park hop from 1PM to park close. ©Disney The Downtown Disney District has also extended its operating hours! The shopping and dining area used to close at 11PM, but now you can visit from 8AM to 12AM. This also starts on August 13th. ©Disney The extended park hours continue through the beginning of September, which is as far out as the calendar goes currently. So if you’re visiting Disneyland in mid-August, you’ll get more time in the theme parks and Downtown Disney! We’ll continue to update you on the latest Disney Parks hours, so stay tuned for more. Is Disneyland’s Halloween Event a WAY Better Deal Than Boo Bash in Disney World? Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you headed to Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Spend MORE Time in Disneyland's Theme Parks Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It might still be July, but we’ve already got the spooky season on our minds! This is Halloween! Do you feel the same way? Do you also consider yourself a Disney key or key pin collector? Well, we’ve got GREAT news! We’ve seen lots of collectible keys released over the past few months, like the “it’s a small world” key and more! But if you want a little MYSTERY in your collecting, we’ve got just the thing for you. Disney just announced ANOTHER set of blind collectible key pins that will be coming soon — and, they’re a little bit spooky. Get ready for The Nightmare Before Christmas Blind Key Pins, which will be coming to shopDisney on September 6th! ©Disney The new set features a Jack Skellington Key Pin, a Sally Key Pin, an Oogie Boogie Key Pin, a Mayor Key Pin, a Lock, Shock, and Barrel Key Pin, and a MYSTERY Pin! Oogie Boogie in Magic Kingdom Remember, you won’t know which of these key pins you got until you open the box. So you’ll wanna be ok with getting any of these options when you order. We’ll be sure to let you know more details as soon as you can snag these in September! Jack Skellington Best of luck collecting ’em all! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Want to see more key pins? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be snagging these key pins? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Disney Collectibles Are Coming Soon! 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. Today, July 26th, is the 70th anniversary of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland movie! Alice at EPCOT To celebrate the occasion, you could watch the film on Disney+ or even grab a Cheshire Cat Tail snack in Disney World. But soon, you’ll have new ways to celebrate with some special Disney collectibles! It’s a very Alice in Wonderland-type of day, with the Cheshire Cafe reopening in Magic Kingdom and now new merchandise that’s based on the movie! The first celebratory souvenir that will be coming soon are these bowls, by the Mary Blair collection! We’ve seen a Mary Blair-inspired limited-edition Alice doll released recently and now you can add even more Mary Blair touches to your home. ©shopDisney The bowls are light and dark blue on the outside with colorful details from the movie on the inside! So far, we can see one with Alice surrounded by flowers, another with our favorite talking flowers, and a teacup with the White Rabbit on the outside! These will be available on shopDisney beginning August 16th, 2021! ©shopDisney The bowls have the bold, colorful style of Disney Legend Mary Blair, whose unique colors and styles influenced Alice in Wonderland as well as several other Disney films (such as Peter Pan)! You may also recognize Mary Blair from her work on “it’s a small world.” ©D23 But wait, there’s more! Disney has released a peek at more items that will be coming as part of this Alice in Wonderland 70th anniversary collection, including, specifically, a new dress with more Mary Blair-inspired designs. This is also set to be released on August 16th. And finally, for the last souvenir celebrating the 70th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland, we’re calling all the key collectors out there! Soon, Disney will be releasing a new Alice in Wonderland Collectible Key and Key Pin. ©shopDisney Both the key and the pin have the grinning Cheshire Cat on one end, with colorful flowers in the middle and all over the Castle that’s on the other end! ©shopDisney The key and key pin will be coming out on August 16th as well! We’ve seen a lot of collectible keys coming out recently, like ones for the Cars anniversary, for the new Cruella movie, and even one to celebrate the return of fireworks! If you’ve gotten into the collectible spirit, keep an eye on DFB for details about the latest merchandise, and we’ll let you know what we find. Click Here to See the Gorgeous Limited-Edition Alice in Wonderland Doll that Came Out Today! 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. How are you celebrating the 70th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Mary Blair-Inspired Disney Items Are Coming Soon! 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. If New York City is a concrete jungle, then Walt Disney World is a concrete wonderland. Both are reportedly where dreams are made, but we’re a little biased toward the one with the giant castle and Mickey-shaped pretzels. Bright lights, Big city. Wait, that’s New York… The stylish accessories brand Dooney & Bourke has released a whole bunch of different collections in collaboration with Disney over the years. We’ve seen a Hunchback of Notre Dame design, and “it’s a small world” bags. Recently, they released a New York City-inspired collection, which we spotted a few weeks ago in Disney Springs. But, now you can grab these new bags without even having to leave your couch! If you’re looking for something that fulfills both your love of Disney AND New York City (and NYC snacks), do we have the print for you! The Mickey & Minnie Mouse New York City Dooney & Bourke collection features 2 of our favorite pals exploring the Big Apple on 3 different pieces. First up, there’s this fun satchel! The satchel has a cell phone pocket, goldtone hardware, leather carry handles, and more. If you haven’t had a NYC hot dog…have you even lived? Plus, the print on it has all of our favorite things: hot dogs, Mickey, Minnie, and pretzels, mixed in with some NYC icons!! What a Fun Print! You can grab the satchel online right now for $268 on shopDisney. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse New York City Dooney & Bourke Satchel!! If you need something a little more *roomy* you might prefer the tote bag, which is priced at $248! Tote-ally adorable This purse will fit nicely on your shoulder for those days when you’re holding coffee in one hand and a fresh soft pretzel in the other. And bonus — there’s a zipper pocket on the outside! We spy a pretzel This New York pattern is so charming! Whether you’re planning a trip to NYC to catch a Disney on Broadway show or you just need a fun bag to store all your essentials in, this could be a great choice! Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse New York City Dooney & Bourke Tote!! Finally, the baby of the collection is this little Mickey and Minnie wristlet wallet. What Do You Think of This Wallet? It’s got all kinds of icons of New York (and two iconic characters from Disney) condensed into a wristlet wallet! The wallet includes 12 interior card slots plus multiple compartments for all your necessities. Here’s the back of the wallet! You can get this wristlet on shopDisney right now for $158. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse New York City Dooney & Bourke Wristlet Wallet!! And those are all the new pieces you can grab from this specific collection. We’re always on the lookout for fun new Disney Dooney & Bourke collections, so stay tuned for more merchandise updates and announcements! Click Here to Check out Disney World’s NEW Ears That Are Giving Us Frontierland Vibes! 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 Dooney & Bourke collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Pretzels, Hot Dogs, Mickey, Minnie & MORE: Disney's NEW Dooney & Bourke Bags Have it ALL! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Would you take a train from Orlando International Airport to Disney World? Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline Well, you should have the chance to do so in the future thanks to the new connection in the works from Brightline. We’ve shared an update on when the service from the airport to Disney may begin, a decision regarding its route that has been delayed indefinitely, and more news. But, you might be wondering, just what is the status of the construction of this train right now? We’re sharing an update here! Brightline currently has a train line that runs between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The company is scheduled to complete construction of their train line connecting West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport by the end of 2022. But, the Orlando Sentinel previously reported that service from the airport to Disney Springs is not slated to begin until about 2026. ©Brightline So, what does construction of this line near the Orlando International Airport look like now? On Twitter, bioreconstruct has shared a number of images from the sky that give us a peek at what’s going on. Below you can see an aerial photo of one of the terminals at Orlando International Airport with the Brightline tracks at the left-hand side. Brightline has recently released a press release regarding their upcoming “Phase 2” of construction and their work in connecting West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport. It notes what lanes will be closed during their construction work for Orange County and Brevard County. Again, keep in mind that service connecting South Florida to Orlando International Airport is expected to open in 2022. Service from the airport to Disney Springs, however, is not slated to begin until about 2026. ©Brightline We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find! Click here to see the latest update about one decision about the Brightline train that has been delayed indefinitely. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you take a train to Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post PHOTOS: See What the Construction on the Airport Train to Disney World Looks Like Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re hoping to visit Disney World soon, then you’re going to need to plan ahead! You should already be planning for the holidays! Disney Park Pass reservations are required for all visits right now, so you’ll need to decide which parks to visit on which days. And if you’re traveling this holiday season, then you’re going to want to book those park passes now! Let’s start by checking out what’s available for Halloween. Even though the 50th Anniversary is filling up quickly, Halloween is still wide open for theme park ticket guests… ©Disney …resort guests… ©Disney …and Annual Passholders! Better book those passes now while they’re available — Magic Kingdom is usually pretty popular on Halloween. ©Disney Moving on to the week of Thanksgiving, things are starting to fill up. Monday-Wednesday is booked up for theme park ticket guests at Hollywood Studios, and Thursday is full at Magic Kingdom. ©Disney The same is true for Disney Resort guests. If you’re hoping for park passes for any of those dates, make sure to keep checking back! ©Disney Annual Passholders have open availability at this point. With only the availability to book 3 reservations at a time, it’s not a surprise that passes are still open this far out. (We’ve still got four months!) ©Disney And lastly, let’s talk about Christmas! For theme park ticket guests, Christmas Day is already booked up for (you guessed it!) Magic Kingdom. ©Disney The same is true for Disney World Resort guests! We suspect it’s going to be pretty busy that day! ©Disney Annual Passholders still have availability, but don’t count on that for very long. Christmas is a fan-favorite time to visit the parks. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Park Pass updates and news! We’ve got you covered with all the advice you need to help plan your Disney World vacation. Click Here to Learn More About Disney Park Passes! 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? Do you have plans to visit Disney World this holiday season? The post Why You Should Book Disney Park Passes NOW for the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has many construction projects going on right now. TRON Lightcycle Run construction Work is being done on the entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is getting a big makeover, and EPCOT is in the middle of a huuuuge transformation that doesn’t seem like it will be done any time soon! We were checking out some of the hotels in Disney World today and noticed something different at a popular deluxe resort. There’s a bunch of scaffolding on the outside of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort! Yacht Club It’s covering a large portion of the balconies on the guest rooms. Not the prettiest view We aren’t sure exactly what’s going on, but a few Cast Members told us they’re fairly certain it’s just routine maintenance on balconies and the exterior of the hotel. Whatcha workin’ on, Disney? So, if that is the case, we would think this scaffolding won’t be around for too long! Yacht Club But, just keep this in mind if you’re planning on staying at Yacht Club soon, or heading over there to take pictures on the pretty lawn! Yacht Club We’ll keep you updated on any other construction at the resort and around Walt Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to check out more Disney World construction updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Yacht Club? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There's Some Mysterious Construction Going on at Disney's Yacht Club first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you visited Disney World’s wildest park recently? Animal Kingdom We love swinging by Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a stroll around and to check out the animals. We stopped by this week and we spotted some new stuff too! Here’s all the latest in food, construction, and merchandise! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Tiffins First up, we swung by Tiffins to try their ELABORATE new The Lion King dessert, and boy was this treat a surprise! The menu listed it as Caramel Mousse, Chocolate Brownie, and Strawberry-Mango Sauce for $15. Look at this beauty! That sounds simple, but it totally wowed us when it appeared! Click here for our review of The Lion King! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Various Locations Animal Kingdom also has an all-new park map! New Map! This new design matches up with the designs we’ve seen in other parks too. Want to see more of this new map? Click here! We also spotted some equipment was out in preparation for Disney KiteTails, the new daytime show coming to Animal Kingdom for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Disney KiteTails Africa Over in Africa, we noticed that there is some construction going on in the lion section of Kilimanjaro Safaris. Lions Construction Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Co. Now, on to the merchandise! Discovery Trading Co. had the new Baublebar Ears that we’ve been seeing around the parks. Baublebar Ears Plus, there were more jewelry options! Charms We spotted more charm bracelets, charm necklaces, and charms. Charms If you’re a charm collector, you’re in luck! Charms There’s even a set with a Monorail charm! Charms Each set features 5 charms. Charms And a Minnie necklace set for $24.99! Minnie Necklace This spot had some comfy-looking Lounge Shorts for $24.99 too. Lounge Shorts Riverside Depot Nearby at Riverside Depot, we spotted some new kitchenware with a Minnie Mouse Mug for $14.99… Minnie Mouse Mug …and a Stitch Water Bottle for $27.99. Stitch Water Bottle And there you have it! That’s everything new from our most recent stops into Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As always, keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss ANY of the latest news from Disney World! Click here to see more news from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: Work on the 50th Show and a FANCY Dessert! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Jungle Cruise skippers have navigated the treacherous waters of the Amazon River and sailed for miles down the Nile, they’ve never encountered a live “stream” before, that was until the World Premiere of Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” at Disneyland park. Skippers made their way down the red carpet alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in an […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/WlpDVQ1PWkkView the full article

When it comes to Disney World, we see a fair share of price increases from time to time. EPCOT Entrance We’ve already seen price increases at two restaurants in EPCOT in the Japan pavilion, and now we have two MORE restaurants to add to the higher price tag list. If you’ve got EPCOT plans coming up, you might want to take note that some of your dining costs may be higher. In addition to the price increases at Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT, prices have also risen at the Kabuki Cafe kiosk and Katsura Grill. Kabuki Cafe features Kakigori along with sushi and drinks, and Katsura Grill offers sushi, teriyaki dishes, udon, and more. Kabuki Cafe Here’s a look at some of the price increases we’ve spotted at Kabuki Cafe: Kakigōri Japanese Shaved Ice — increased from $4 to $5.50 Kakigōri with Sweet Milk Topping Japanese Shaved Ice has risen in price from $5.50 to $7 Sake Mist Alcoholic Shaved Ice has gone up in price from $9 to $10 Chilled Edamame has gone up in price from $4 to $4.50 The Nigiri Combo has gone up in price from $5.50 to $6.50 The California Roll has gone up in price from $5 to $6 The Spicy Roll has gone up from $5 to $6 Blood Orange Saki Mist Assorted Bottled Beverages increased from $3.50 to $4.50 Hot Chocolate increased from $3.29 to $3.75 Powerade has gone up from $3.75 to $4.69 Kirin Ichiban Draft has increased from $8 to $9 Kirin Frozen Draft has gone up from $8 to $9.25 Blood Orange and Chocolate Cherry Sake Mists The Sapporo Premium Bottle has increased from $7.75 to $9 The Kirin Light Bottle has gone up from $7 to $8.50 Plum Wine has increased from $7 to $8 Nigori Sake has gone up in price from $8 to $9.50 Cold Sake has increased from $7 to $8 Hot Sake has gone up in price from $7 to $8 Here are some of the menu changes we’ve noticed: Assorted Ramune Japanese Sodas have been removed from the menu Asahi Super Dry Bottle was removed from the menu Katsura Grill We also noticed some significant price increases at Katsura Grill: Spicy Roll increased from $9 to $10 The California Roll has gone up in price from $9 to $10 The Vegetable Roll increased from $8 to $9 Shrimp Tempura Udon has increased from $12.50 to $13 Tonkotsu (Pork) Ramen has gone up in price from $12.50 to $13 Yasai (Vegetable) Udon has gone up in price from $10 to $12 Tempura Shrimp Udon Shrimp and Chicken Teriyaki has gone up in price from $14 to $15 Chicken Cutlet Curry has gone up in price from $13 to $14 The Chicken and Beef Teriyaki has gone up from $12 to $16 Chicken Teriyaki increased in price from $11 to $13 Yuzu Miso Wings have gone up in price from $8.50 to $12 Edamame increased in price from $4 to $4.50 Teriyaki Chicken and Beef Japanese Cocktails increased from $9 to $11 Plum Wine has increased from $7 to $8 Kirin Draft Beer has gone up in price from $9 to $10 Sapporo Draft Beer has increased from $9 to $10 Asahi Super Dry Draft Beer has gone up in price from $9.25 to $11 Kirin Light Beer has increased from $7 to $8.50 Sake has gone up in price from $7 to $8 Nigori (Unfiltered) Sake has increased in price from $8 to $9.50 Katsura Grill We also noticed quite a few menu changes: On the Osusume dishes, Garden Salad has been replaced with Mixed Vegetables The Menchi Katsu Slider has been removed from the menu Okonomiyaki Fries have been removed from the menu On the Kids’ menu, there is no longer White Rice, Vegetables, a Cookie, and a choice of Juice, Milk, or Soda listed for the Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki dish So that’s what changed at these two EPCOT restaurants and we’ll be keeping an eye out for other Disney World restaurant price changes. Stick with DFB for all your menu changes so you can plan your best Disney World trip! Click here to read about other price increases in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think we’ll be seeing more price increases at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post More Price Increases Hit the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic changes, we’ve gotten updates from various sources as to the vaccines, case rates, and more. Flying to Orlando Recently, we shared an update on the COVID-19 cases in Central Florida, when a vaccine may be approved for those under 12 years old, and more. Now, we’ve got an update regarding the United States’ COVID-19-related travel restrictions. According to Reuters, the United States will not be lifting any of its existing travel restrictions at the moment due to concerns over the Delta variant and the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the US. Flight from Orlando A White House official told Reuters, “Given where we are today with the Delta variant, the United States will maintain existing travel restrictions at this point…Driven by the Delta variant, cases are rising here at home, particularly among those who are unvaccinated and appear likely continue to increase in the weeks ahead.” Flying In the United States, the Delta variant accounts for over 80% all sequenced COVID-19 cases in the US as of July 20th. Last week, the CDC shared that the 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the US was up 53% over the previous week. What do the current US travel restrictions provide? Reuters notes that the US presently bars 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.” Orlando Airport What about the United States’ borders with Canada and Mexico? Reuters shares that last week the U.S. Homeland Security Department stated that the borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least August 21st. Note, however, that Canada previously indicated it would allow fully vaccinated American tourists into the country starting August 9th. Orlando International Airport Reuters notes that the White House was previously discussing the possibility of requiring COVID-19 vaccines for international visitors, but shares that no decisions have been made on that according to their sources. Keep in mind that there are mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for nearly all international travelers planning to fly to the US. If you’re planning to visit the US in the near future from an international location, be sure to see what travel restrictions or rules apply to your situation. You can see more information on the website for the U.S. Department of State. Orlando International Airport We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news and let you know what we find. Click here to see the latest from the Orange County, Florida Mayor. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Due to COVID-19 Case Rates, United States Will Not Lift Travel Restrictions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland foodies have had lots to get excited about recently! From the return of buffets and character dining to the reopening of Carthay Circle Restaurant along with some Quick Service locations like Harbour Galley, there are more dining options available now since before the closures that started in March of 2020! Welcome back to Carthay Circle! If you’re visiting Disney California Adventure later this week, another dining spot will be open for guests to enjoy! We noticed that Pacific Wharf Cafe, which currently is not showing any hours through Wednesday, July 28th… No hours showing through this Wednesday… …is now posting operating hours starting this Thursday, July 29th! Soup’s on starting this Thursday! Pacific Wharf Cafe is where you’ll find a variety of tasty soups served in freshly baked sourdough bread bowls. Fans have been missing the free samples of sourdough bread at California Adventure since the parks reopened in April, so maybe this is a sign that they’ll also return soon! Pumpkin Soup If you’re looking for dessert, Pacific Wharf Cafe has also featured a variety of scrumptious Bread Puddings! Oreo Cheesecake Bread Pudding As always, these operating hours are subject to change, and we’ll let you know if we hear of any updates from Disney. We’ll also be on the lookout for more reopening dates being announced when it comes to all things Disneyland dining, so stay tuned for the latest! Click here to read about what character dining is like right now at the Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite thing to eat at Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post Missing Disney’s Bread Bowls? Here’s When They’ll Return at California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

D23, Disney’s official fan club, releases details about Destination D23 event at Contemporary Resort in November. It will include a special exhibit called “50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic.” View the full article

We’re total suckers for a new pair of ears! Minnie Ears! We’ve seen some amazing new ears recently like the Riviera Resort Ears, the Studded Rainbow Ears, and more. Now, we’ve spotted a SURPRISE pair that could make the perfect addition to a Disney parks ‘fit. We were exploring Magic Kingdom today when we spotted the BRAND NEW Desert Suede Minnie Ears in Main Street Emporium. OMG. Look how fashionable! Desert Suede Ears These ears are brownish-orange and feature delicate detailing. Is anyone else getting Frontierland vibes from these babies? Desert Suede Ears The ears themselves have a textured finish… Desert Suede Ears …but the bow is really where it’s at. The detail is faux suede with cutouts in that beautiful ruddy orange color. SO pretty. Desert Suede Ears The backs of the ears are simple with more of the texturing from the front. Desert Suede Ears If you love these ears, you can head to the Emporium in Magic Kingdom to snag them for $29.99! We’ll be keeping an eye out for them elsewhere and online too, so keep an eye on DFB for the updates! Click here to see MORE new ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's NEW Ears Are Giving Us Frontierland Vibes! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a huge Disney fan, then you need to know about a big event coming up soon! ©D23 The Destination D23 event is scheduled for this November, and it’s going to be a massive celebration in honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. We’ve been anxious to know more about what’s going on at this event, and now we’ve got some BIG details! Today, Disney shared that tickets would go on sale for Destination D23 on July 29th at 1PM EST. During this first sale, only D23 Gold Members will have access to buy tickets. Disney’s Contemporary Resort If you’d like to attend this celebration, mark your calendars for November 19th-21st, 2021. It’ll take place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We can’t wait to experience it for ourselves! Cinderella Castle Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on everything happening at Walt Disney World. We’ve got the latest news to share with you! Click Here to Learn About ANOTHER Fan Event! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending this event in November? Let us know! The post IMPORTANT Details Announced for Disney World's Destination D23 Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Haunted Mansion is a classic Disney ride, so it makes sense that we’ve seen a ton of merch themed to the spooky park staple! Haunted Mansion in Disney World From light-up replicas to room decor to bags, Disney’s made almost every souvenir you can think of featuring those happy haunts! And now, your four-legged friends can show their love for the Haunted Mansion as well! Check out this spooky dog bowl we found in Magic Kingdom today! Iconic purple wallpaper Your doggo can get in the Halloween spirit this year while chowing down on its dinner! Grim Grinning Ghosts come out… The inside is equally as cute! Just adorable A gentle reminder that your dog is actually the boss of the household! Haunted Mansion Dog Bowl We found this adorable dog bowl at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom for $22.99! We’ll keep an eye out for more fun accessories for your furry friends, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the newest Haunted Mansion ears 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. Would your dog love this Haunted Mansion bowl, or is it more of a scaredy-cat? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Foolish Mortals, Your Pet Needs This New Disney World Accessory! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or on the backside of water, you probably already know that the World Premiere of Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” took place this past weekend at Disneyland park! And wow, was it wild?!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1XY0cBo3jqIView the full article

OK, guys. We’re not sure if you’ve heard, but we’ve been waiting to try the Mermaid Slushy for a hot minute (like ACTUAL years). The Long-Awaited Mermaid Slushy We first heard of this Little Mermaid-themed treat over a year ago, and we’ve been waiting for it ever since! FINALLY, it’s in the parks, so we hurried over to grab one asap! Where is this elusive slushy, you may ask? You can get one at Prince Eric’s Village Market, over by the Little Mermaid ride in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Prince Eric’s Village Market We peeked at the menu, but we already knew what we wanted! Prince Eric’s Village Market Menu We’re here for the Mermaid Slushy! It’s $5.99 and has Frozen Blue Raspberry with Frozen Green Apple flavors, topped with Whipped Cream and a Mermaid Tail! The Mermaid Slushy, at last! The Slushy was super refreshing, with a lot of tartness from the Green Apple flavoring! This is a great option for kiddos because it’s got those super sweet flavors. It might be a little much for some folks since both of the flavors have that artificial taste (not surprising with those colors), but if you don’t mind it’s a tasty treat! Up Close The Mermaid Tail on top is a nice crunch too. If you want to try this sip, you can pick it up at Prince Eric’s Village Market! Mermaid Tail Slushy Keep an eye on DFB for MORE Disney World reviews, tips, and more! Click Here to See ANOTHER New Frozen Drink in the Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a favorite drink in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post We Waited Over a YEAR to Try Magic Kingdom's New Drink! Was It Worth It?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The situation with the COVID-19 virus continues to change and develop in the United States and around the world. Health & Safety Signs Recently, we’ve shared updates about the COVID-19 case levels in Florida, the possibility of future approval for a vaccine for those younger than 12, and how the Delta variant could impact your future Disney trips. Now, we’ve got an update from the Orange County, Florida mayor about case rates in the county. Part of Disney World is located in Orange County, Florida, which is why we’ve been keeping close tabs on case rates in that county and what its mayor has had to say regarding mask recommendations and more. Earlier today, Mayor Jerry Demings of Orange County, Florida held a press conference regarding COVID-19 case rates in the county. During that conference, Demings noted that “COVID-19 really remains a significant threat to our community” and that, “According to the CDC, Florida, Texas, and Missouri account for 40% of all cases nationwide at this time.” Demings also noted that for the second week in a row, Florida accounts for…1 in 5 new cases, and most of all these new cases are amongst unvaccinated people. Health & Safety Reminders Demings shared that in Orange County, Florida, they are seeing nearly 1,000 new cases daily. Demings noted, “Those are the numbers we saw at the highest peak last year. It took us approximately 1 month last year before we saw 1,000 cases cumulatively here within Orange County. Now we’re seeing them daily.” Demings then went on to say “we are now in crisis mode.” Disney World Health and Safety Signage | Prior to Recent Mask and Distancing Changes In terms of the most recent numbers, Demings shared that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate remains at double digits, specifically as of Saturday it was 13.96%. He noted that one month ago it was 4.28%. Demings also stated that residents are still getting vaccinated but at a slow pace. As of the most recent numbers, 61.59% of Orange County residents 12+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. ©Orange County, Florida Demings shared “bottom line is that the Delta variant cases are on the rise.” Dr. Herrera, the Chief Medical Officer of Advent Health also shared that their hospitals have continued to see an increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19. He also noted that “over 90% of patients that are in the hospital right now with COVID-19 did not get a COVID-19 vaccine.” Dr. Pino of Orange County shared that the total number of cases in the county is just over 160,000, and the total number of deaths is 1,388, with ages ranging from 27-85 in terms of those who have passed away. Health Signage In terms of mask mandates, Mayor Demings has previously recommended that individuals wear masks indoors and in crowded places. He again noted this and during today’s conference, specifically in reference to the conversations they’ve had with businesses in the county and generally in the context of those businesses’ employees. Demings said that they are continuing to explore the potential, efficacy, and legality of instituting any type of mask mandate. He noted that there is a high bar that would need to be met. He shared that the next 24-48 hours would be critical to his future decisions. ©Orange County, Florida Note that at this moment, no changes have been made regarding Disney’s mask policy. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates from Orange County, Florida regarding COVID-19 and let you know what we find. Click here to see how the Delta variant could impact your Disney World vacation. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post "We Are Now in Crisis Mode" Central Florida Mayor Says Regarding COVID-19 Cases first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this month, Disney World announced a ton of this year’s holiday season events, including a new after hours event — Disney Very Merriest After Hours. Christmas Decorations If you’re considering a trip to Disney World for Christmas this year, we have a few tips you should keep in mind so you don’t wind up doing Christmas totally WRONG. Any trip to Disney World is full of challenges, planning, and stress, and traveling during the holiday season can make things more complicated! You’re Visiting at the Wrong Time of Year. Christmas at Disney World lasts much longer than those final few dates in the month of December. In fact, the 2021 holiday season officially kicks off on November 12th, and will run through early January! It’s Santa Goofy! If you want to experience Christmas at Disney World but don’t want to necessarily travel on or around Christmas Day, you have plenty of other options! In fact, visiting in November is a great way to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Disney World without those notorious holiday crowds (more on that in a sec!). Click here to read about the NEW after hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this holiday season! You’re Planning Too Much! As a general principle, over-planning is a recipe for disaster in Disney World. This is true all year round, but it’s especially true during the holidays. Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle Christmastime is one of the busiest (if not the busiest) time of year at Disney World, with guests visiting from around the country and around the world to celebrate the holiday with their family and friends. Wait times are often as long as they’ll ever be, and walkways can get really crowded really fast! 2019 Holiday Crowds at Magic Kingdom Last holiday season looked different with limited park capacity, but with capacity on the rise, it’s likely that the 2021 holiday season will look closer to “normal” in terms of crowds than last year. Because of how crowded it can get, you may want to keep your to-do list to those top few rides and attractions. Christmas crowds entering EPCOT in 2019 It’s possible that you won’t be able to get done as much as you usually do other times of the year, so managing your expectations is key to a successful Christmas vacation in Disney World. Overplanning can make you feel like you “failed” at your Disney trip. So leave room for changes, since you may have to be flexible and move things around to avoid long lines and waits! Click here to read what questions we still have about this year’s holiday season festivities! You Think Magic Kingdom is the Only Park with Holiday Events! When folks think about Christmas at Disney World, the first image that comes to mind is probably the giant Christmas tree at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, or the Toy Soldiers marching towards Cinderella Castle. Magic Kingdom Or, they may think about the Castle’s Holiday Dream Lights or the new holiday projections that debuted last year. While Magic Kingdom is definitely a must-see destination while visiting Disney World during the holidays, there is so much more to see and do in the other three parks! Magic Kingdom EPCOT hosts its annual Festival of the Holidays, with food booths around World Showcase offering unique and tasty dishes and drinks from around the world! Voices of Liberty puts on a memorable performance of Christmas classics in the American Adventure Pavilion as well. Voices of Liberty performing at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays There are also holiday cavalcades featuring Santa Claus himself at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, along with holiday projections on the Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror Holiday Projections Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the festive flotillas are set to return in 2021, too! Santa Goofy! No matter which theme park you’re visiting, there will be some sort of limited-time holiday offering to check out! Click here for some holiday announcements you may have totally missed for 2021! You’re Skipping the Hotels! While we love a trip to our favorite Disney World resort hotels any day of the year, we make it a point to see them during the holidays! If you’re traveling to Disney World during Christmastime and you’re only visiting the theme parks, you’re missing out on some of the BEST decorations! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House in 2019 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa goes all out with its large gingerbread house display (it’s coming back this year!). You can also spot gingerbread displays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Gingerbread Castle in 2019 Disney’s Beach Club Resort decorates its lobby every holiday season with their gingerbread carousel, themed to a different Disney film each season. Many other resorts have gorgeous Christmas trees and seasonal decor, so if you have more time to spare, grab a lunch or dinner reservation at one of the hotels and hop on over! Click here to read about the return of the gingerbread displays this year! You’re Missing Out on ALL of the Festive Treats. Visiting Disney World for Christmas is unlike visiting the rest of the year. Just like Halloween, Christmas is the one time of year you’ll find a TON (and we mean that — a ton) of limited-time snacks, drinks, and even holiday meals! Christmas cupcake at Wilderness Lodge These limited-time offerings are practically everywhere you look. Across the parks and resorts, you’ll find cupcakes, cookies, and cocktails galore themed to the holiday season. Looking for something to wash down all of those Christmas cupcakes? You can find specialty beverages like the Gingerbread Coke Float in Disney Springs. Coca Cola Holiday Drinks But why search for cupcakes and drinks separately when you can enjoy both at the same time? Last year’s Cookie Butter Milkshake from the Beaches and Cream To-Go Window at Disney’s Beach Club fit the bill! These are just a FEW of the many, MANY snacks available around the holidays that you won’t find any other time of year! Cookie Butter Milkshake If you’re looking for a seasonal sit-down meal, Minnie’s Holiday Dine is set to return this year at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Click here to read about all of the holiday treats that were offered in Disney World last year! You’re Avoiding Disney World Altogether. Perhaps the biggest way people often do Christmas wrong in Disney World is by skipping it altogether. Many people will write off visiting Disney World during this time of year due to crowds alone, but there are many ways to navigate this busy time of year and still have a wonderful trip! Disney Characters really know how to celebrate the holidays! The great thing about the holiday seasons starting in early to mid-November is that you have the option to visit before the holiday crowds arrive, giving you the best of both worlds — beautiful holiday decorations and seasonal offerings without those mega-long lines! Main Street U.S.A. around the holiday’s is a pretty sight! Keep in mind, too, that the weather in November and December is FAR more comfortable than what you’ll experience in the summer months. Christmas Sweater Fluffy Ears Christmas at Disney World can seem intimidating with plenty of horror stories from your friends and family from years past, but a little planning can go a long way and you may find that navigating the parks at this time of year isn’t so bad after all. Click here to read about some major holiday season news bombs! Simply put, a Christmas vacation to Disney World is not your typical vacation to Disney World. If you can avoid some of the pitfalls we mentioned above, you may find that Christmas is your new FAVORITE time of year to visit Disney World! Click here to read about what we know so far about EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional in 2021. 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? Are you planning on visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! 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Disney World is having so many reopenings! There’s a ton to look forward to right now with spots like Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto reopening last week and attractions like Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor and Turtle Talk with Crush on the way. Magic Kingdom Today, we’ve another piece of reopening news for you, this time from Magic Kingdom! Prince Eric’s Village Market is back! The Fantasyland spot has served up lots of delicious treats in the past like the Dinglehopper Noodles and the Dream Big, Little Mermaid. You can find this stand tucked on the backside of Fantasyland near Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. Prince Eric’s Village Market The menu for reopening features basics like Turkey Legs, Jumbo Pretzels (with BEER CHEESE!!!), and Slushies. Menu But we’re MOST excited for the NEW Mermaid Tail Slushy! This treat was announced BEFORE the closure and we have been waiting to try it ever since. The new slush features Frozen Blue Raspberry and Frozen Green Apple topped with Whipped Cream and a Mermaid Tail for $5.99. Mermaid Tail Slushy We’ll be sharing a full review of the drink soon so keep an eye out! P.S. Did you know this isn’t the ONLY new slushy in Magic Kingdom today? There’s a new Alice in Wonderland-themed one too! In the meantime, if you’re looking to snack on a Turkey Leg or a mermaid-y slush, you can head on over to Prince Eric’s Village Market! Jumbo Pretzel With so many reopenings, there’s always something to look forward to! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about the latest changes coming to Disney Cruise Line! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the return of Prince Eric’s Village Market? Let us know in the comments! The post There's BEER CHEESE (!!!) at a Reopened Magic Kingdom Snack Spot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article