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Disney World is making a TON of preparations ahead of its big 50th anniversary in October! NEW Cinderella Castle Design! New rides are about to open up, Cinderella Castle got a BIG makeover, and soon we’ll see new golden character statues around the parks! With all the expected celebrations for the anniversary, it’s going to take a lot of help from Disney’s amazing Cast Members. So, if you’ve ever wanted the opportunity to work for Disney World, now is your chance! Disney World is having an online hiring event from now through July 31st to prepare for their big 50th anniversary. ©The Walt Disney Company The company said that a variety of roles are available, from Culinary to Housekeeping, and mentioned the great benefits and perks that come along with the jobs, like healthcare coverage, tuition assistance, child care support, and cast-exclusive discounts. ©The Walt Disney Company They also highlighted their new flexibility around Cast Members and personal expressions such as gender-inclusive hairstyles, jewelry, nail styles, costume choices, and appropriate visible tattoos. Cast Member tattoos! Disney is also offering a $1,000 hiring bonus for full-time and part-time housekeeping positions and select culinary roles. Check Out These Awesome Cast Members! Head on over to pages.beamery.com/waltdisney/page/wdwhiringevent to check out the positions available. We will be taking a closer look at Disney’s current hiring process and how it has been impacted by the decisions the company made during the closure soon. And we’ll be on the lookout for more Disney hiring news, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Click here to see the revealing job descriptions for Disney’s upcoming Star Wars hotel! 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 Disney dream job? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World is Hosting an Online Hiring Event RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our FAVORITE snack spots just reopened in Magic Kingdom! Time to Grab a Snack! We’re BACK at Cheshire Cafe in Fantasyland as it reopens today and that means it’s time to get our snack on. Sure, we snagged our favorite Cheshire Cat Tail this morning, but there’s a NEW treat to try too! Now, you can pair your pink and purple pastry with the Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy! Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy This sweet drink is a combo of Minute Maid Frozen Premium Lemonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry layered together and topped with Whipped Cream. Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy Oh MAN, does this look refreshing on a hot Magic Kingdom day! This slushy is super simple and (Spoiler alert!) about as delicious as it sounds! The blue raspberry and lemonade flavors mix really well and it was SO refreshing. Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy We actually ended up drinking it a little too fast and found ourselves wanting more when it was gone! If you like these flavors, this might be a great way to cool down. It’s sweet but not TOO sweet and it’s got that PERFECT slushy consistency. Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy You can try the Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy at Cheshire Cafe in Magic Kingdom for $5.99. Keep an eye on DFB for MORE reviews and updates! Read more about the reopening of Cheshire Cafe here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this slushy? Tell us in the comments! The post Move Over Dole Whip! There's a NEW Frozen Treat in Magic Kingdom 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. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations are starting on October 1st in the parks! ©Disney With the upcoming new rides, shows, and more, we can’t wait to go in and celebrate with Mickey! But what if you can’t get to Disney for the occasion? Here are a few ways you can take part in the magic from home! If you’re not heading to the parks to celebrate with Mickey and the gang, never fear! There’s still a lot you can do at home to feel like you’re a part of the 50th Anniversary of Disney World! Make Classic Disney Foods As a blog that’s very interested in the food at Disney, we LOVE the snacks, treats, and dishes you can get around the parks! There are a few classics that we think would be perfect for celebrating the park’s anniversary. The Hollywood Brown Derby’s Cobb Salad and Grapefruit Cake have both been around since Disney World opened in 1971! Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb Salad These delicious dishes are still some of our favorites in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Grapefruit Cake As some of the only dishes that have stuck around since the opening day, these are about as classically Disney World as you can get! Click Here to See the Grapefruit Cake Recipe If you’re looking for a slightly easier recipe that still brings some Disney magic, we’d recommend a DIY Dole Whip! Dole Whip from Aloha Isle You can make it one of two ways with this recipe, with an easier and harder option! Click Here to See the Dole Whip Recipes! But if you’re hoping for a more savory option, we love the soft pretzels in Germany! There’s a recipe for them as well! A giant soft pretzel from Germany! Maybe you could even shape your pretzel into a Mickey head?? These are just four of the most iconic Disney snacks and dishes that you could bring home, but we have a whole bunch of recipes on Disney Food Blog! Click Here to See a LOT of Disney World Recipes! Speaking of recipes, Disney is even releasing a 50th Anniversary Cookbook! It’s one of five 50th Anniversary books that are coming out as part of the celebrations, so you could get one (or all!) of the books for your home celebration as well! 50th Anniversary Books A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth is all about the history of Disney World, with unseen park concept sketches! It was written by Kevin Kern, Tim O’Day, and Steven Vagnini, along with other contributors. The book won’t come out until September 28th, but you can still pre-order it online here. This is a great way to learn more about what makes Disney World so magical! ©Disney We already mentioned the 50th Anniversary Cookbook, Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World! This recipe book will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the park with over 60 recipes! The cookbook will have recipes for snacks, dishes, desserts, and more from all over the parks! ©Disney This book will come out on September 28th as well, but it’s available for pre-orders now! Click Here to Pre-Order the Delicious Disney Recipe Book! Disney World is also releasing the Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity from The Most Magical Place on Earth! It’s an adult coloring book with plenty of pictures for you to color as you sit back, relax, and maybe watch a little Disney+! This will be available on shopDisney and in the parks starting September 28th. ©Disney Disney’s 50th Anniversary includes a ton of new things around the parks, and the celebration lasts for over a year! To make sure you see it all, you can order Birnbaum’s 2022 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide! This guidebook will break down everything coming to the parks for the anniversary, including attractions, resorts, and more. This book will come to bookstores on September 21st! ©Disney There’s also a version for kids, with Birnbaum’s 2022 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide. This book will have details about the coolest attractions, restaurants, and even Hidden Mickeys around the parks! It’s also coming to bookstores on September 21st. ©Disney You can check out all the books in more detail here, and make sure to keep an eye out for when more pre-orders are available! We’ll let you know as soon as we can! See More Details About the 50th Anniversary Books 50th Anniversary Merchandise If we know one thing about Disney, we know they’re constantly releasing themed merchandise! We have no doubts that there will be a lot of 50th Anniversary merchandise to choose from, probably beginning even before October 1st! Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise Some of this merchandise should make its way to shopDisney, so hopefully, you will be able to purchase 50th anni merch from home!! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know when the new stuff is available! Watch Our Live Streams and Updates We’re planning to live stream and post we’re live blog posts from the parks for the big opening day, so keep an eye on our Instagram and Twitter and on the blog for updates throughout the celebrations! We’ll be riding the new attractions, trying themed snacks around the parks, and just showing you all the new things there are around! Click Here to Find Us on Instagram! And Here for Twitter! Watch Imagineering Story on Disney+ The Imagineering Story on Disney+ is all about the history of the Disney parks and their evolution from the beginning, with Disneyland, to today! The Imagineering Story ©Disney If you can’t be in the parks, you can watch the show to learn more about the magic and get in the nostalgic Disney World spirit! Watch Ride Videos One of the best parts of the parks are the rides and attractions! Even though you can’t really ride them from home (which is a bit obvious but also a bummer), you can watch ride videos that almost make you feel like you’re really there! Big Thunder Mountain We have a bunch of recorded videos from rides around the parks! Click Here to Watch Disney World Ride Videos! These are just a few ways you can celebrate the 50th Anniversary from home! As we learn more, we might think of even more ways that you can feel like part of the magic! Keep following DFB for more updates and ideas on how to bring Disney magic into every day! Click Here to See If You Qualify to Win a Free Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Disney’s 50th Anniversary? 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When it comes to Disney World, it seems there’s been a new reopening nearly every week! From the return of the EPCOT Monorail to the reopening of resorts like Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, a LOT of popular spots have started to become available again! Cinderella Castle Today’s reopening news takes us to Magic Kingdom for the return of a fan-favorite spot with a very popular snack! Cheshire Café has reopened in Magic Kingdom! It’s Open! In the past, we’ve really enjoyed treats from this spot like the delicious Cheshire Cat Tail and the Wonderland Slushie. Time to Grab a Snack! Here’s a peek at the current menu. While the iconic Cheshire Cat Tail is still available, there’s a NEW slush that has joined the group — the Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy! When we visited this morning, most of the items were available but the Cast Members shared that the delicious delicious Pepper Jack Pretzel would not be available until around 11AM. Cheshire Cafe Menu This morning, we grabbed a Cheshire Cat Tail (of course). So Much Deliciousness This is a flakey pastry filled with chocolate and drizzled with lots of icing on top. It may seem like a simple snack but it’s very tasty and is one of our favorite treats to grab in the park! A Peek Inside And we couldn’t stop by without grabbing the NEW Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy! The New Slush! This new slush features Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry topped with whipped cream. A Cast Member told us that you can also request to just have one of the slushy flavors on its own if you don’t want that combo. Looks So Fun! We’ll be sharing a full review of this drink soon, so keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, if you’re looking to grab the Cheshire Cat Tail, now you can head to the reopened Cheshire Cafe to grab one and see what they’re all about. Such a Colorful Combo We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned here for more! Are the pastry chefs at Tiffins having an existential crisis? Click here to see 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. Have you ever gotten anything from Cheshire Café? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Cheshire Cafe Has Reopened in Disney World With Something NEW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

50’s Prime Time Cafe has become not only one of the most popular Disney restaurants but also one of the most beloved and iconic. 50’s Prime Time Cafe Reservations for this restaurant can book up well in advance, as guests clamor to dine surrounded by nostalgic tchotchkes and classic television shows. But is this restaurant worth the hype? We’re diving into Disney’s 50’s Prime Time Cafe, so check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite Disney World restaurant!The post DFB Video: Should You REALLY Eat at Disney World's 50's Prime Time Cafe? 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. Disney’s latest movie Jungle Cruise is just days away from its release on July 30th! With a red carpet premiere at Disneyland and appearances by The Rock and Emily Blunt, Disney is going all out for this movie! Coming soon! Today, there’s ANOTHER way to celebrate the upcoming launch of Disney’s newest action movie. We recently told you about a new Mickey ear hat designed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson himself, and you can grab the new themed ears RIGHT NOW! The new Jungle Cruise Skipper Ear Hat is on shopDisney! The ear hat is limited release and available for $68! ©Disney The ear hat will probably go fast, so hurry over to shopDisney to get yours right now! Click here to shop the new Jungle Cruise Mickey Ears! The new ears are part of the Disney Parks Designer Collection, a series of Mickey and Minnie ears designed by various artists, models, and celebrities. Previous hats have been designed by model Karlie Kloss and legendary Disney designer Alex Maher! ©Disney There’s also a NEW Jungle Cruise pin you can get for your collection! Check out the Limited Edition D23 Exclusive La Quila Pin. ©Disney The pin is available for $14.99. Click here to get the Jungle Cruise pin! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to see other ways Disney is celebrating their new Jungle Cruise movie! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Jungle Cruise ears? Let us know in the comments! The post New Jungle Cruise Mickey Ears Designed by The Rock are Now Available! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World snacks are some of the best parts about visiting the parks. Popcorn, yum But let’s be real, the cost of trying every Disney snack on your list can add up quickly. So how do you maximize your snacking with a budget? We’ll tell you how! Here’s a list of the most filling snacks you can find at Disney World for CHEAP — so you can spend more time snacking, and less time worrying about your budget. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is filled with incredible snack options, but we’ve narrowed it down to snacks with the most bang for your buck. Main Street, U.S.A. Let’s start with a classic, and what could be more theme park classic than Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner for $9.99. Now that Casey’s Corner is open again, the Corn Dog Nuggets are a great on-the-go snack and easy to share with others! Casey’s Corn Dog Nuggets This meal comes with our fave plastic cheese, French fries, and a good portion of corn dog nuggets. For $9.99, this can be a meal for one or a snack for several! This is an especially good snack if you’ve got a few kids with you — everyone gets a few nugs! Click here to read our review of Casey’s Corn Dog Nuggets! Adventureland Maximizing your snacks might mean prioritizing protein for all the energy you need during a day in Disney World! The Cheeseburger and Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls from Egg Roll Wagon cost $9.50, and you get 2 loaded spring rolls for a unique snack that’s easy to walk with and share with a friend. If you want to try both, you can get 1 of each! Delicious fried goodness, if you ask us. The Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls recently replaced the Pepperoni Spring Rolls and they are SO good. We’re still quite salty about the MASSIVE price hike these recently got — previously you could get them for 2 bucks LESS — but they’re still a substantial and shareable snack. The spring rolls might be a bit higher priced but with both rolls filled with protein and a decent size, they can be a very unique and satisfying snack. Read our review of the Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls here! Liberty Square If you’re looking for a breakfast snack, the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is a great option if you’re REALLY hungry. It’s ginormous! Nutella and Fruit Waffle Sandwich For $8.29, you can get a giant waffle with chocolate hazelnut spread and fruit (bananas, strawberries, blueberries). You can start your day in Magic Kingdom absolutely stuffed! It is currently available until 11AM daily. Read our review of the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich here! EPCOT EPCOT has a lot of incredible snacks, and when it’s not time for the Food and Wine Festival or any of the other EPCOT fests, there are still a few filling and very budget-friendly snack options! France Pavilion You can get a Full Baguette from Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie for ONLY $3.50. Let us repeat that: A FULL LOAF OF BREAD FOR LESS THAN 4 BUCKS. It comes in a cute bag and you can easily share it with your group! Or eat the whole baguette yourself, we aren’t judging. Full Baguette from Les Halles For only $3.50, it’s a cheap AND hugely filling snack option in Disney World. It’s a great snack to nibble on throughout the day or divvy up with friends to take turns dunking into their yummy Lobster Bisque! You can even pretend you’re in France as you stroll around the World Showcase with your baguette. Click here to read our review of the Les Halles Baguette! Norway Pavilion The Eplekake from the Kringla Bakerie Og Kafe is a great-sized portion treat for $4.49. This apple cake is drizzled with caramel but isn’t overly sweet. Eplekake This is not a tiny dessert, and one of the best ways to maximize your Disney snacks is to look at the portion size. And for only $4.49, you can walk around with the Eplekake without having to worry about a ton of icing or a mess. This is a great morning treat to break in half and split with another hungry pal. Read our review of the Eplekake here! Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land Totchos from Woody’s Lunch Box are nachos made with tater tots instead of chips (yep, not just a clever name!). For $9.99, this can be a shareable snack or even a meal for one. Totchos The Totchos come with beef and bean chili, shredded cheese, queso, tomatoes, corn chips, green onions, and sour cream. YUM. Lots of protein for a busy Disney day! Click here to read about our Totchos review! Hollywood Boulevard The Carrot Cake Cookie from Trolley Car Cafe is a HUGE cookie for only $3.99! This cookie is made with cream cheese frosting sandwiched between carrot cake cookies. The Famous Carrot Cake Cookie This is another giant dessert that you can easily snack on all day or split with a friend. For less than $5, you get a whole lot of cookie for a low price. Read our Carrot Cake Cookie review here! Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom has a few unique and satisfying snack options for people who aren’t always looking for classic theme park food. Asia An Animal Kingdom snack that isn’t super well known is the Chicken Fried Rice from Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe for only $5.99. Take a look at the size of the container! That’s a big container! You get a generous portion of filling rice and chicken! This is another snack that’s easy to share with others. Fried Rice at Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe And the container makes it easy to carry around and snack all day! For only $5.99, this is one of the best filling snacks for a budget. We’ve had this as a light meal before and been totally satisfied! Read about the Chicken Fried Rice here! Pandora The Cheeseburger Steamed Pods from Satu’li Canteen are a favorite of ours, and if you order from the kids’ menu you can get one for only $7.99! These pods are filled with ground beef, ketchup, mustard, pickle, and cheddar cheese. Kids’ Menu Cheeseburger Pod The kids’ menu gets you a cheeseburger pod, chips, an orange, and a drink. If you’re extra hungry, the adult portion is $11.99 for 2 pods (this would also be good for sharing), but for $7.99 the kids’ menu option is an excellent snack or even a light meal! Read our review of the Cheeseburger Pods here! Various Locations There are a couple Disney World snack icons that we have to include, and these snacks can be both filling and budget-friendly. Popcorn Refillable Popcorn Buckets are located throughout all four Disney World parks. Buy a basic refillable popcorn bucket for $12 or spend a few bucks more for a fun design and you get unlimited refills for $2 each time! Main Street Popcorn Cart Though the initial bucket does cost $12, it can be a great savings tool if you use it for $2 refills for a quick and easy snack on the go, as opposed to paying $5.25 for a smaller portion of popcorn. And the buckets can be great souvenirs! Get one EARLY on in your trip to maximize value with refills. This is a great “hey, we’re hungry!” food to toss at ravenous children as you make your way around the parks! Read more about Refillable Popcorn Buckets here! Pretzels Of course, we HAVE to talk about pretzels! There are so many options for pretzels throughout the Disney World parks and most of them are under $10. There’s the classic Mickey Pretzels and a few other unique flavors, ranging in cost from $6.99 to $7.25. You can find these at select snack carts. We think Mickey looks great as a pretzel In Hollywood Studios, for $7.25 you can get a Cheddar-Jalapeno Pretzel from Pretzel Palooza... Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel …or a Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel from a snack cart near Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel These next gigantic pretzels have a higher price tag, but they’re also filling AND easy to share. The Colossal Pretzel from Pongu Pongu in Pandora in Animal Kingdom is $10.49, but look at it! Pongu Pongu serves up one BIG pretzel. OK this is seriously SUCH a yummy pretzel — soft, warm, and that cheese dip? AHH! It comes with a yummy beer cheese dip and is SUPER easy to divide into huge portions for everyone in your group. Read more about the Colossal Pretzel here! The Bavarian Pretzel is another HUGE pretzel from BaseLine Tap House in Hollywood Studios for $9. Bavarian Pretzel with spicy mustard and beer cheese fondue It comes with spicy mustard and beer cheese fondue and you can eat the whole thing yourself or split it with friends! Read more about the Bavarian Pretzel here! And of course we can’t mention gargantuan pretzels without mentioning where they all started — Germany. EPCOT’s Germany, to be exact. They’ve been serving up giant Soft Pretzels here for years and they’re quite popular! A giant soft pretzel from Germany! These aren’t your average Mickey Pretzels — these are massive, chewy, and go great with a beer. Find this at the Bier und Brezlen (ahem, Beer and Pretzel) cart at the front of the pavilion. You’ll also find it at Sommerfest and the beer cart just inside the pavilion, outside the gift shops. It’ll run you about $10. And those are our budget-friendly Disney World snack recommendations if you want to get the most out of your snacks! There’s something for everyone, whether you like your snacks savory, sweet, or something to munch on throughout the day. Did we list any of your favorite snacks? Stick with DFB for all your Disney World snack advice! Check out these 15 HUGE Disney World snacks here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you get any of these Disney World snacks? Let us know in the comments! The post 15 Cheap But Filling Disney World Snacks For When You’re Ballin’ On a Budget first appeared on the disney food blog. 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It’s no secret that we love to explore all of the new eats and drinks in Disney World! But, restaurants have SO much more to offer than just what’s on the menu. Tree of Life Most Disney restaurants have their very own backstories, themes, and hidden details, and most guests typically take them for granted when they’re dining. And, hey, we get it — between shows, cavalcades, rides, and more there’s a whole lot to get to when you’re visiting Disney World! But, before you scarf down the Lion King Dessert at Tiffins and head out to the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’ve got some fun details that you should take some time to check out in the restaurant! Tiffins is a Signature Dining restaurant that you’ll find behind Pizzafari just before you make your way into Pandora — The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is themed to celebrate world travel and inside you’ll find decorations and a menu that are inspired by the locales that inspired the park itself! Tiffins The restaurant has three different dining rooms (which guests are encouraged to explore like they would an art gallery) and in one of the rooms, you’ll find five GIANT totem poles that only long-time Disney fans will recognize. Does anyone recognize these guys? Besides being gorgeous centerpieces for the room, they’ve actually got some Disney history behind them! They were the totem poles that originally could be found out front of the former Animal Kingdom land, Camp Minnie-Mickey! Camp Minnie-Mickey Totem Poles! The poles themselves were hand-carved by a family in Bali and sent to Disney World and that’s not the only place you’ll find their handiwork! The same family carved the doors to Tiffins! Tiffins door carvings PLUS, they also gifted the restaurant the HUGE hand-carved map that you can find on display behind the host stand as you enter the restaurant! And, it’s worth more than just a glance. Tiffins Map If you look closely at the map, you can see that there are six different castles that look a whole lot like the one you can find on Main Street, U.S.A. And, that’s on purpose! The family carved a small castle in each location of a Disney Park around the world, so, you can find one in Florida and California… The U.S. …in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo… Hong Kong and Tokyo Disneyland icons …and in France! Disneyland Paris! And, all the other buildings and animals aren’t just there for decoration and to keep with the Animal Kingdom theme, they represent all of the humanitarian, wildlife, and habitat contributions that Disney has made in each location! Check out ALL those details! Now, if you’ve ever ridden Kilimanjaro Safari you know that Disney’s conservation efforts are never complete and you just never know when another Disney Park could pop up in the world, so the creators made the map in sections so that they can easily remove a piece and update it if needed! Pretty neat, huh? So, the next time you’re stopping here for some fine dining, take some time to explore the galleries and show off your Disney history skills by cluing your family in on these details when you wait for your table to be ready! And, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more hidden details that you may otherwise miss on your vacation! Click HERE for MORE Hidden Details You Can Find in Disney World Restaurants! 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 dined at Tiffins? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait, Disney Castles Are Hidden On a Map in Animal Kingdom's Priciest Restaurant? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is full of surprises! From hidden Remys to a hidden Goofy, there’s lots to discover at this park! EPCOT Character meet-and-greets are different right now, however we’ve spotted Joy from Inside Out and Winnie the Pooh frolicking around EPCOT before. Today, we were greeted by another EPCOT surprise! We spotted Piglet at EPCOT today! He was waving and having fun over by the walkway between Future World and World Showcase! He was a welcome new sight for us over in this section of the park. Hi Piglet! This little guy has our hearts! Hi Piglet! Isn’t Piglet just the cutest? Maybe we’ll spot Piglet AND Winnie the Pooh out together someday! Piglet In the past, we’ve seen Winnie the Pooh catching butterflies in the same area! This was especially common during the first months of Disney World’s reopening when social distancing was much more strict. Oh, Bother! We’ve also spotted Joy from Inside Out in the same spot in the past! This is a fun little EPCOT tradition that adds some extra magic to our day! Joy at EPCOT! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news! Stay tuned here for more! Click here to read about The 7 Most Unexpected Disney Announcements This Week! 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 Piglet’s surprise appearance at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Were Surprised to See This Character in EPCOT Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One part of a Disney World experience that might get overlooked while you’re busy thinking about all there is to do, eat, and ride in the parks is the Resorts! Lobby at Polynesian We’re visiting several Disney World hotels to let you know about any updates we find along the way! Whether you’re staying at one of these resorts or like to do a little resort-hopping on your trip, here are some updates to construction, merchandise, and other things happening at hotels in Disney World! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Miscellaneous Updates We stopped by Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to see what updates we could find there! Caribbean Beach Front Entrance This is a hot spot if you’re a Skyliner fan, since it has the main hub where guests can take Skyliners to other resorts, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT! That’s about it for our Disney resorts update! Keep following DFB for more info on what’s happening around Disney World! Click Here to Check Out What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! 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 resort is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: See the Polynesian Moana Rooms and the Riviera Resort Ears! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now you KNOW we know how to play the snack game over at Disney World, right?! Mickey Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich with Peanut Butter Sauce is a must-have snack! We have been doing food hacks for a while now to give you ideas of how to better enjoy some classic favorites. Today, one of our reporters wandered over to EPCOT and decided it was time for a new masterpiece! Buckle up and get ready to be transported to FALL! The first stop on our journey is the Canada pavilion. The first ingredient in this epic food hack is going to be the fan-favorite Maple Popcorn. This is a must-have when you go to EPCOT You can pick up some Maple Popcorn for $6.25 and if you are feeling froggy you can get it in a souvenir bucket for $12. Pro-tip: If you purchase the souvenir bucket you can then get refills moving forward for $2, which lasts the length of your stay! Menu for the Popcorn Booth in Canada We don’t have to travel very far for our next stop, because we are heading over to the Refreshment Port. We are picking up an order of the Apple-Cinnamon Soft-Serve Waffle Cone! This was not at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival when it first reopened, but it was recently added to the menu! Soooo delicious! You can pick up an order of the Apple-Cinnamon Soft-Serve Waffle Cone for $5.25 and it’s SO worth it. If you happen to order some Poutine while you are there as well we are totally NOT going to judge you for it. It’s hard to NOT also get some Poutine! Once we have secured both the popcorn and the ice cream it is time to put our lab coat on and begin the experiment! We started off by putting the Maple Popcorn ALLLL over the ice cream. Immediately transported to Fall Remember, it is hot out right now pretty much every day, so to prevent a total melt-down, we decided to go with a bowl to house our creation. We do NOT want this one to melt away Ok listen, we don’t like to toot our own horn (maybe a little), but this is one we are definitely proud of! It was giving us some serious Apple-Cinnamon Cheerio Milk vibes and we were NOT mad about it. Cereal milk fans unite! You will spend a grand total of $11.50 if you want to grab your cardigan and join us early for Fall, which we HIGHLY suggest that you do. Stay tuned here for more fun food hacks at Disney World! Click Here to Check Out All of Our Favorite Food Hacks at Disney World and Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite food hack in Disney World?! Let us know in the comments below!The post Maple Popcorn and Ice Cream? Check Out Our Latest Disney World Snack Hack! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you live in California, there are only a few ways to get to and from Disneyland — taking public transportation, which many might argue isn’t easy or reliable, or driving (either driving yourself, using a shuttle service, rideshare, or taxi). Disneyland Railroad And of course, if you’re driving yourself, you have to add additional parking fees once you get there, and those can add up. But what if there were an easier way to get to Disneyland, perhaps from somewhere like San Diego? Well, there may soon be a way to easily get from San Diego to Disneyland. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, the North County Transit District Board, which handles public transportation in the North San Diego County area, has struck a deal with Metrolink, the Orange County commuter rail system, that could make that trip possible via train. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Currently, the Coaster commuter trains in the San Diego area only travel between San Diego and Oceanside, but Metrolink travels between Oceanside and Anaheim. By combining the two service routes, Disneyland guests could easily get from San Diego to Disneyland. It may soon be easier to get here! Current efforts will focus on providing the train route for special events in Anaheim, such as the 2021 Major League Baseball playoffs, 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Team, 2022 National Football League Super Bowl, and the 2028 Summer Olympics. Both transit agencies will work together to come up with fares, a fare system, and a way to make it all work as a “seamless rider experience.” Disneyland There will be a few pilot events to test out the route and system, as well as to give riders confidence in the new system. Although there don’t seem to be any plans at this moment to make the route extend beyond special events, the companies may wish to expand it if riders continue to show interest in the route. Stay tuned because we’ll keep you updated! UPDATE on the Return of Jack and Sally in Disneyland 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 do you think? Would you be interested in taking a train from San Diego to Anaheim? Let us know in the comments! The post California's Commuter Rail System Could Make It Easier To Get To Disneyland Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is still phasing out a lot of their previous health and safety guidelines, and we’re seeing more and more attractions and pre-shows return. Disney World This week we saw Disney announce return dates for several attractions, closing dates for two shows, and a surprise reopening. Shall we review? Opening Dates This week, Disney announced the dates of four returning attractions to Disney Parks and a return date for the Disney Cruise Line throughout August 2021! Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage According to Disney, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 15th. The show has remained closed since Disney World reopened in July 2020. Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage ©Disney As of August 15th, guests can once again enjoy the Broadway-caliber Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood Studios! Click here to read more about Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage returning! Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Monster’s, Inc. Laugh Floor received a reopening date of August 8th, which is coming up soon! The Laugh Floor is located in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom, and it’s a fun way to enjoy some monster comedy with audience interaction. Laugh Floor You can text your favorite joke to Mike Wazowski before the show begins and it could even be featured during the performance! Read more about Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor reopening here! Turtle Talk with Crush Over in EPCOT, Turtle Talk With Crush is scheduled to reopen on August 21st. Turtle Talk is located in The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion and features an improvised question-and-answer session with the 150-year-old sea turtle himself, Crush. Turtle Talk with Crush If you have a burning question for Crush, you can ask him on August 21st! Learn more about the reopening of Turtle Talk with Crush here! Wonderful World of Animation Disney announced that the Wonderful World of Animation show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be returning on August 1st. This show includes projections of Disney animations on the Chinese Theater along with fireworks! Wonderful World of Animation The Wonderful World of Animation Show stars Mickey amid scenes from over 90 years of Disney animated films and is a must-see if you love Disney World nighttime shows. Click here to learn more about the return of fireworks to Hollywood Studios! Disney Cruise Line Disney announced that the Disney Dream will resume sailings to the Bahamas on August 9, 2021. The cruise line industry has experienced a lot of difficulties in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is a big step for Disney Cruise Line. ©Disney Although the first test cruise for Disney Cruise Line was delayed, another test cruise set sail on July 17th out of Port Canaveral, and now the official return of the Disney Dream is set for sail on August 9th. Read more about the return of Disney Cruise Line here! Closing Dates Among all the returning Disney World attractions, we also learned about the closures of two fireworks shows. Happily Ever After Just as soon as fireworks returned to Disney World, it seems like we’re already saying goodbye to these two shows. The Magic Kingdom Happily Ever After fireworks show returned on July 1, 2021, and this week Disney announced that it will officially close on September 29, 2021. Cinderella Castle! Disney indicated that Happily Ever After will not be returning to Disney World, and as of October 1st it will be replaced by Disney Enchantment. Read more about the Disney Enchantment show here! EPCOT Forever The EPCOT Forever fireworks show reopened on July 1st, and according to Disney, it will officially close on September 28th. EPCOT Forever will be replaced by Harmonious — A Nighttime Spectacular. EPCOT Forever Fireworks Harmonious will debut on October 1st, and it will have fireworks, floating set pieces, lights, lasers, pyrotechnics, and more! Read more about Harmonious here! Reopening As a surprise alongside the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we discovered Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto also reopened! Based on the character of Trader Sam from the Jungle Cruise, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto serves an extensive list of cocktails amid artifacts “collected” by Trader Sam himself. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto There was a virtual line system to enter Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and we also discovered three secret drinks! If you like a unique bar atmosphere and a selection of fourteen different specialty cocktails, you need to visit! Read our review of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto here! Those are the unexpected and surprising things to happen in Disney World this week! What will next week bring? Check back with DFB for all your breaking Disney news! You have to see this Disney World line to believe it! 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 returning shows in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The 7 Most Unexpected Disney Announcements This Week! 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. One of the newest merchandise trends at Disney World has been cookie jars! We have seen one themed after Cinderella’s Castle, Spaceship Earth, and even the House from Up! Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar The availability of these cookie jars has varied on shopDisney and in the parks due to their popularity, but you can now find something to make your kitchen the 8th wonder of the world! If you didn’t already pick up the hint, you can now find the Jungle Cruise Cookie Jar on shopDisney! Jungle Cruise Cookie Jar at Disney Home This cookie jar has previously only been available inside Disney property but is now available for everyone! This is likely timed to the release of the new Jungle Cruise movie being released in theaters and on Disney+ on July 30th. The Back Side of WATER! This wonderful addition to the theme park cookie jar collection is currently priced at $54.99 on shopDisney. Click HERE to Buy the Jungle Cruise Cookie Jar on shopDisney! If it is anything like the other cookie jars before it, then it won’t be around very long. Stay tuned here for more Disney news! Click Here to Check Out the NEW Jungle Cruise Ear Hat Designed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite Disney-themed Cookie Jar to date? Let us know in the comments below!The post A Popular Disney Cookie Jar NOW Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” The entrance tunnel into Disneyland These are the words we see every time we enter Disneyland! If you really want to rep this classic plaque, the perfect merch for you just arrived at Disney! Head over to the Five & Dime Shop towards the front of Disney California Adventure… Five and Dime in Disney California Adventure …and you’ll find the new Disneyland Entrance Sign Hat for $27.99! The hat is gray with a metallic 3D replica of the sign on the front. The hat! If you’re a fan of classic Disney, this is the hat for you! Love this hat! Speaking of hats, Disney has been busy dropping lots of new merch, including a Jungle Cruise-inspired hat designed by The Rock! ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about the world premiere of Jungle Cruise at Disneyland! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new hat? Let us know in the comments! The post A Classic Disney Sign Is Now On a Hat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re still considering taking a trip to Disney World in 2021, there are several BIG dates you should have on your radar! Cinderella Castle With the 50th Anniversary Celebration right around the corner and as more resort hotels open up, things could get pretty crowded at Disney World as the parks continue to increase capacity. Keep in mind that these dates are worth considering avoiding if you don’t want to deal with crowds! These dates are going to be popular for a very good reason — there are more new offerings and returning favorites across the parks and resorts! Dates to Consider Avoiding August 1st Earlier this month, we saw the return of fireworks in Disney World! Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever are both currently running, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios has yet to get any nighttime entertainment back…until August 1st! Wonderful World of Animation That date is when the Wonderful World of Animation will return! This could bring big crowds to Hollywood Studios, especially in the evening. As of this writing, we have no word yet on when Fantasmic! may return to Disney World. Click here to read more about the return of fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! August 10th August 10th is the official kick off of Disney After Hours BOO Bash! This year’s Halloween parties will take place on multiple nights in August, September, and October. If you’re planning out which dates you want to visit Magic Kingdom this summer and fall, you may want to avoid the dates where a BOO Bash event is scheduled. Boo Bash ©Disney Guests attending BOO Bash can get into Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM, so you may see additional crowding in Magic Kingdom on those dates! Click here to see the full list of dates for this year’s Disney After Hours BOO Bash! September 28th & 29th Late September will bring about two bitter-sweet evenings. September 28th is the final performance of EPCOT Forever, and September 29th will be the final performance of Happily Ever After before the new shows move into EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. Happily Ever After Fireworks There could be a LOT of fans wanting to say goodbye to these two shows, especially Happily Ever After. Expect major fireworks crowds at those two parks on those two dates, especially in the evening hours. Click here to read the current fireworks schedules for the month of September. October 1st Alright, buckle in for this next one. October 1st, 2021 is likely going to be one of the biggest dates in Disney World history — there is a LOT going on! ©Disney October 1st, 2021 is Disney World’s official 50th anniversary! This is the big date where the 18-month-long 50th Anniversary Celebration officially kicks off. ©Disney October 1st is when we’ll see new nighttime entertainment debut at Disney World, including Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT. Disney Enchantment ©Disney Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new daytime show called Disney KiteTails will debut on October 1st! Animal Kingdom’s New Daytime Show ©Disney October 1st is also when we’ll see the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion… We can’t wait to stand in this line! …and right next door, La Crêperie de Paris will open as well on the 1st! La Crêperie de Paris Speaking of food at EPCOT, NINE additional food booths will open at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival on October 1st. It’s Food and Wine Festival season once again! Needless to say, October 1st will be a packed day across the Disney World parks for a variety of reasons. It’ll be a super fun day filled with tons of new offerings, but if you’re not about those big crowds, you might be better off waiting a while to check all of these new offerings out — don’t worry, none of them are going anywhere anytime soon! It’s an 18-month celebration!! Click here to read about everything you need to know about Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! November 25th, December 25th, and December 31st Finally, we wanted to include three dates that are notorious for big Disney World crowds — Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Santa! These three holidays could be even more crowded this year since last year’s holiday plans were put on hold for many guests due to the pandemic. And with the 50th Anniversary Celebration overlapping, this could be one busy holiday season at Disney World. Fireworks Crowds from 2019…when could we see this again? If you’re considering traveling to the parks on these dates, be sure to pack your patience! Click here to read which dates you should book Park Passes for ASAP. Dates You Likely Won’t Need to Avoid Additional Attraction and Entertainment Reopening Dates While there are some MAJOR opening dates coming up for new and returning Disney World attractions and entertainment, there are a few additional dates to keep in mind. These likely won’t draw any major crowds, so you shouldn’t be concerned about avoiding these dates. In fact, if you’re a big fan of these attractions and shows, you may want to make it a point to be among the first guests back! On August 8th, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor will reopen at Magic Kingdom… Monsters Inc Laugh Floor …Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage will reopen at Hollywood Studios on August 15th… Beauty and the Beast Theater of the Stars …and Turtle Talk with Crush will be back at EPCOT starting on August 21st! Turtle Talk with Crush We’re excited to see these three offerings return to Disney World in the coming weeks! Click here to read more on the return of more attractions and entertainment at Disney World. Resort Reopening Dates Finally, we wanted to review the lineup of opening and reopening dates for the resort hotels on Disney World property! You likely won’t notice an impact on the crowds in the parks on these dates. Starting off, we have Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge reopening on August 26th… Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge …the brand-new Walt Disney World Swan Reserve will have its grand opening on September 1st… The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve …on September 16th, Disney’s All Star Music Resort will reopen… All-Star Music Resort …Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside and French Quarter will reopen on October 14th and October 28th, respectively… Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter …and finally, on December 9th, Disney’s All Star Sports Resort will reopen! All-Star Sports Entrance Potential restaurant reopening dates could pop up at the same time at some of these hotels (like possibly Jiko and Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge), in which case you’ll need to set those alarms early so you’re among the first to grab an Advance Dining Reservation! Click here to read more on the full list of resort hotel opening dates! We hope this list helps you plan your upcoming trip to Disney World! If you’re considering traveling sometime in 2021, be prepared for those 50th Anniversary Celebration crowds to arrive in full force starting October 1st! We’ll be covering all of the latest news and events taking place in and around Disney World, so be sure to tune in for all of the up-to-date happenings! 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 Disney World vacation planned for 2021? 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On May 20th, BoardWalk Ice Cream replaced Ample Hills Creamery as the new ice cream shop on Disney’s BoardWalk. BoardWalk Ice Cream In the past, we’ve loved sundaes like the Thundering Surf Peanut Butter and Chocolate Sundae and the Bayside Brownie a la Mode. Now, BoardWalk Ice Cream has a brand-new offering and we checked it out! BoardWalk Ice Cream now has cones! You can get either a cake cone or a sugar cone — a single scoop cone is $4.99 and a double scoop is $5.99. The menu at Boardwalk Ice Cream Today, we stopped by and grabbed a double scoop sugar cone with cookies and cream and strawberry ice cream and it was soooooo good! Yum! If you still want the cone but don’t want the mess, you can eat it out of a cup! A Classic DFB move! If you’re looking to get a cone, you’ll have quite a few flavors to choose from, including some plant-based and no sugar added options! ©Disney We’re happy to have this new addition to BoardWalk Ice Cream! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news! Stay tuned here for more! Click here to read DFB Readers’ Top 10 Food and Wine Tips and Tricks! 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 BoardWalk Ice Cream’s new cones? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: You Can Now Get Ice Cream Cones At Disney's BoardWalk! 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 there’s one thing we’ve got a weakness for, it’s Disney merchandise! We’re suckers for some Disney shopping! What Disney fan doesn’t love to collect tees, Minnie ears, film memorabilia, toys, or some other item that reminds them of the “magic?” And while there are plenty of fun things to shop in the theme parks, today we’re sharing all the brand-new products that you can find online! Disney Bags If you’re a collector of Disney bags, then this is your lucky week! First, Vera Bradley released a brand-new Disney collection of backpacks, duffels, purses, wallets, keychains, and even a set of Minnie ears. We also got another adorable set of ice cream-themed Disney Loungeflys. ©HotTopic | How cute are these?! Also, several new Dooney & Bourke bags dropped online. Available now! Included in the bunch is a new series themed to the underrated Disney movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Click Here to Check Out A Bunch of New Dooney & Bourke Bags! Disney Collectibles And speaking of things to collect, you’ll want to check out the new Captain America collectible key, along with the matching pin. There’s also a Marvel mystery key set! ©shopDisney Also, more limited edition EPCOT matted prints are available on shopDisney. ©shopDisney The World Showcase collection has arrived and the first poster to drop in the series is the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure version for $99. Click Here to Buy the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Poster! Things for the Parks And next time you head to Disney World, we’ve got some great merchandise that you should shop before your visit. If you’re planning a dinner at Casey’s Corner, then you need to check out the matching dress! Take us out to the ballgame! There are 8 new MagicBands online, along with a bunch of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise. Food and Wine MagicBand Limited to 2,700 Get any of these items and you’ll be prepared for the best vacation ever! Shop the New MagicBands Online Here! If you’re interested in more Disney merchandise, then make sure to keep following along with DFB! We’ve got the details on all the hottest items, along with all the news straight from the theme parks. Click Here for 7 Things At Disney World That Cost Less Than You Think! 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 bought any Disney merchandise online before? Let us know in the comments! The post Dozens of New Disney Products Dropped Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jungle Cruise premiered at Disneyland yesterday, and it looked like a BLAST! The movie is almost here! The new movie, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, is set to hit theaters and Disney+ on July 30th. But, in order to promote the film, the cast and crew visited where the Jungle Cruise got its start in the Disneyland Park! And, we’re giving you a look into everything that happened at the premiere, so you can get even MORE excited about the upcoming release of Jungle Cruise! Signs for the film were all along the red carpet, making us feel like we were at an actual Hollywood movie premiere! Since Jungle Cruise will introduce us to new heroes and villains, character posters lined the carpet… Character Posters …with actors like Jack Whitehall… Character Posters …Paul Giamatti… Character Posters …Edgar Ramirez… Character Posters …Emily Blunt… Character Posters …and Dwayne Johnson. Character Posters Photo-ops were even available for guests to particiate in, whether they wanted to pose aboard the iconic boat… Photo-op …or show off their premiere outfits in front of the film’s logo board! Photo-op And, the red carpet led to a giant Jungle Cruise world premiere to greet everyone who had trekked to Disneyland for the momentous occasion! Jungle Cruise Premiere But, it wouldn’t be a movie premiere without a few snacks, now would it? Cast Members were handing out gift bags to guest visiting with treats like M&M’s… M&M’s …and Skittles for some added sweetness to the day. Skittles The gift bags also included the commemorative card that wished everyone “smooth sailing” for the day… Jungle Cruise Pamphlet …as well as a button with the film’s poster as a souvenir to remember your trip to the Jungle Cruise‘s premiere! Jungle Cruise Button And, to make everything bigger and better, the actual stars from the film made their way down the red carpet! We had spotted Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt earlier in Downtown Disney, but they also returned to this exclusive event to celebrate the premiere in Disneyland. ©Disney Many of the cast and crew joined them, including actors Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, and Veronica Falcón. Director Jaume Collet-Serra and producers John Davis, John Fox, Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia, and Beau Flynn also all showed up to celebrate together! ©Disney As Disney set up a big screen for the event, the crowd gathered to interact with the stars and let the magic unfold before them. ©Disney The live stream also gave fans a sneak peek at the new Jungle Cruise Skipper Ears… ©Disney …before the movie made its official world premiere! You can check out the entire live stream below!  Jungle Cruise will arrive in theaters and on Disney+ this week (!!!) on July 30th. So, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Kat Saka’s Kettle has reopened in Disneyland… but something’s missing! 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 the Jungle Cruise live stream? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Check Out Disney's World Premiere of the 'Jungle Cruise' Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom is a popular spot known for sweet treats like the Citrus Swirl! Hi, Orange Bird! Although we’ve tried new Dole Whip flavors and combinations all over Disney World, the Citrus Swirl remains an iconic snack in the parks. However, if you’ve been at Magic Kingdom in the past few days, you might’ve noticed that the snack was missing! The Citrus Swirl is made of Vanilla Soft Serve and Frozen Orange Juice Slushy, and we noticed it was NOT on Mobile Order the other day. We were told the machines were down, so we expected the treat would be back when the machine was fixed. Citrus Swirl However, we checked again today, and we noticed that the Citrus Swirl was still not available on Mobile Order! We asked a Cast Member at Sunshine Tree Terrace, and they said that “the product they use is on back order, and it’s still not available.” The Cast Member believed the Citrus Swirl would return soon, but we’ll continue to keep checking on it! In the meantime, you can still grab some Dole Whip flavors, vanilla soft serve, chocolate soft serve, and more at this location. Citrus Swirl Along with the Citrus Swirl, we’re also awaiting the new Back Side of Water-inspired treat that mysteriously disappeared from the menu before its debut! Hopefully this new Jungle Cruise-inspired treat makes its way over to Disney World soon. “The backside of water!” As this situation continues to develop, we’ll keep you posted on the latest! We’re always keeping up with the newest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click here to read more about 9 Disney World Holiday SECRETS 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 the Citrus Swirl disappearance? Let us know in the comments! The post What is Going on with the Citrus Swirl in Magic Kingdom Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is HERE! But before you say “bon appétit,” check out the top ten tips sent in by our readers so that YOU can make the most of the Food & Wine Festival. Happy Food & Wine Festival Opening Day! Are you planning a visit to the Food & Wine Festival this year? Our amazing reporters have all the information on this year’s festival offerings, merchandise, and more! But we haven’t forgotten that many of our readers are seasoned festival veterans with tons of helpful tips! Let’s see what they had to say! 1. Don’t Book Any Dining Reservations We love a good sit-down dining experience. But as many agreed, “There is no need for them with so many amazing food booths available.” Save that big dinner reservation for another day and chow down with bites from the festival food booths! Japan Instead of spending your precious time in a restaurant while you’re at EPCOT, use our BEST of the Fest guide to help you have a restaurant-quality meal with just the Food and Wine Festival booths! Check out our BEST of the FEST post here for our top recommendations at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! 2. Plan Ahead MANY of you suggested planning ahead! Take a look at the menus ahead of time, figure out a general plan of attack, and make a list of foods that interest you! One follower suggested, “Get the free booklet and plan ahead! Watching DFB for the best of the fest helps too!” This little festival passport is a lifesaver! If you are looking for gluten-free or vegetarian foods, don’t waste time in the park looking for food. Plan ahead with our gluten-free and vegetarian guides! And we have even MORE information in our Food and Wine Guide. Don’t forget to pick up this year’s version! It’s full of food crawls, maps, tips, and more! Click here to start planning your day at the Food & Wine Festival 3. Bring Friends and SHARE It takes a village to conquer the World Showcase. Pretty much everyone agreed, “Splitting items with multiple people helps to keep the cost down and allows you to enjoy more booths.” This is a marathon, people, not a sprint. Share whenever you can to leave room for more! Hawai’i Menu Items We suggest sharing a beer flight, splitting a cheesy spanakopita, or dividing up a box of donuts! 4. Try to Avoid Going On the Weekend “Avoid the crazy busy weekends!” You might not be able to help it, but if you can, our readers suggest staying away from weekend crowds. China Booth line Lines can get pretty long, especially over in the China pavilion, so try and plan accordingly! Split up your party so that multiple people are getting food from different booths at the same time, and be as strategic as possible! Florida residents tend to come to the festival on weekends, which definitely contributes to the larger crowd size. 5. Use a Gift Card to Budget Spending Put simply, one reader explained, “Get a gift card & load it with money, makes your food purchases quick + you’ll be able to see balances.” We love efficiency and practicality! 2021 Gift Card Using Disney gift cards is a great way to budget your money and set limits for yourself. Otherwise, people tend to find themselves swiping their cards without really thinking about how much they are spending! With a gift card, you know exactly how much money you have to work with. Click here to read about 4 Things That Are TOO EXPENSIVE at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 6. Pace Yourself “Drinks are strong and while portions seem small, many are filling.” Word to the wise — go at a nice, easy pace. Eat or drink too fast and you’re going to feel it later. We promise. Don’t let that Alfredo sit in your stomach like a rock! The Food and Wine Festival exists to be enjoyed, and we still recommend chowing down — just do so at a slower pace. Going back to what we said earlier, plan ahead! If you know that there are lots of foods and drinks you plan on consuming, it might to help set a loose schedule for yourself. Click here to read about our Top 6 Guilty Pleasures at the Food and Wine Festival 7. Don’t Be Afraid to Try New Things One commenter pointed out, “Try dishes you don’t think you’ll like because they’ll always surprise you,” and we couldn’t agree more! There’s no better feeling than when a dish exceeds your expectations! Give peas a chance You might not think that pig ear sounds very appetizing, but you might surprise yourself! Some Food & Wine items may seem like ugly ducklings, but it’s the taste that counts the most! Go for it, even if it sounds weird! 8. Stay Hydrated “Stay hydrated in between stops!” Water is essential in Disney, but you already knew that! Water for the win! You can ask for free cups of ice water at select quick service locations. Never be afraid to ask! Cast Members are happy to hook you up, or point you to someone that can! Plus, water is refreshing– especially on a hot Florida day! 9. Come Hungry We saw this one a lot. “Come hungry.” How many times have you fallen into the “too full for dessert” trap? (We have, too) Be prepared to eat, eat, eat — you deserve it! Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream… YUM If you’re planning on spending your day at EPCOT during the Food and Wine Festival, bring an empty stomach. Just make sure not to ride Mission Space on that empty stomach! Click here to read more about that delicious funnel cake in the American Adventure pavilion! 10. Start in Canada Ah, the age-old debate. Do you start your day in Canada, or Mexico, or somewhere else? One commenter explained, “Pick your must-eats and start in Canada *usually I start in Mexico* before the steak and soup are gone.” This one is totally subjective, but if there’s a food you are dying to try, we recommend getting it early in case it sells out for the day! Canada If there’s a dessert or drink you want to try, don’t wait until the very end of the night to try and buy it! Sometimes, things sell out, lines get long, or you get too full. Huge shout-out to anyone who left a tip — these are definitely important things to keep in mind next time you head to the Food & Wine Festival! As always, stay tuned for more updates about the Festival! Bon appétit! See our reviews for EVERY. SINGLE. Food and Wine Booth Here! And like we said earlier if you are looking for more tips you need to check out our Food and Wine Guide!! It will help you tackle the festival like a PRO! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Do you have any other Food & Wine Festival tips? Share them in the comments! The post 10 of the BEST EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Planning Tips, According to YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although many people only recently became aware of the Darksaber through The Mandalorian on Disney+, most Star Wars fans know a lot more about the lore behind the ancient weapon. Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities The Darksaber was seen in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and then later turned up in another animated series Star Wars: Rebels. It has a long history in Star Wars lore, but more importantly, it made a comeback on The Mandalorian and could play an important part in the future of the show’s story. But if you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on a Darksaber for yourself, you could either grab it at Disneyland, Disney World, or on shopDisney. But you had to be fast — it sold out quickly! But we’ve got some news for you — the Darksaber is BACK at Disney World. The Darksaber is back! We don’t expect it to last long, so if you’ve been trying to get your hands on it — run to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ASAP. Darksaber Hilt You’ll find it at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities for $199.99. And if we spot any other popular Star Wars items returning to the parks, we’ll let you know! Disney World’s New ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Poster Reveals Some Interesting Details 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 trying to get your hands on the Darksaber? Let us know in the comments! The post The Darksaber Is Back in Stock at Disney World -- Here's Where To Find It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s July and you know what that means…it’s time to start celebrating the holiday season! Hey there Santa! We’ve already celebrated #HalfwayToTheHolidays with some special announcements from Disney, and now we’re continuing the fun with some Christmas in July celebrations! Today we’re taking a look at some special holiday secrets in Disney World that you should know about. We’re talking about all of those things that pop up during the holidays that are totally underrated and often overlooked. How many of these have you totally skipped over in the past? Ready to check out some of the fun but also underrated holiday happenings in the Most Magical Place on Earth? Let’s go through them now! 1 — Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Disney likes to celebrate the holiday season with lots of special treats throughout the resort, and you may have even picked up a holiday cupcake or two during past visits. But, have you ever stopped into an entire bar that gets transformed for the holidays?! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs undergoes a special transformation during Christmastime and becomes Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar! During its time as the Holiday Bar, you’ll find all kinds of unique and fun holiday-themed decorations on the inside and outside of the restaurant. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar And, perhaps most importantly, you’ll also find a limited-time holiday menu available! Last year we got the Milk and Cookies by the Fireside snack, Papa Noel’s Churrasco, and more! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar What items will we get to munch on this year? What fun decorations will we get to see here? We’re not sure, but we can’t wait to find out when this fan-favorite holiday experience returns this year! Click here to see our review of some of the items that were available last year at the Holiday Bar! 2 — Holiday Decorations and Trees in the Disney World Hotels When you think of holiday decorations and GIANT, themed Christmas trees, you probably think of the Disney World theme parks and the decorations you can see there. Don’t get us wrong, those decorations are fantastic. But, the true secret gems when it comes to holiday decorations and Christmas trees in Disney World are the ones you’ll find at the Disney World hotels! Animal Kingdom Lodge You can typically find some MASSIVE and breathtaking Christmas trees at some of Disney World’s hotels like Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. You’ll also typically find a huge tree in front of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and beautiful decorations and trees at the rest of Disney World’s hotels. Grand Floridian Lobby You could seriously spend a day just visiting these hotels (following Disney’s hotel hopping rules), and take in all the beautiful sights. Seriously, if you’ve never visited some of these hotels for the holidays, you’ll want to add that to your to-do list! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree And, while these may not be a secret, we couldn’t mention holiday decorations without talking about those fantastic gingerbread displays that pop up at some Disney World hotels. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House in 2019 We SO missed these last year and are excited that they’ll be coming back to select hotels this year! 3 — Holiday Treats and Meals Specific to the Hotels Again, when you think of holiday-themed treats and meals, you might think of special treats or dining experiences you can have in the parks. But, there are plenty of sweet and savory items that only pop up at the Disney World hotels during the holiday season. Holiday Oreo Bon Bon We saw a whole bunch of different holiday items available at the resorts last year and we can’t wait to see what delicious treats will arrive this year. Click here to see our photos and reviews of ALL the 2020 holiday treats! 4 — For the First Time in Forever Holiday Ending At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can stop by For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration and experience an extra festive finale during the holidays! At the end of the show, you’ll be able to enjoy Olaf’s Frozen Adventure and sing along to some festive music with everyone’s favorite snowman. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Disney has confirmed that the Frozen show will have a festive finale once again this year featuring Olaf. We expect it will be the same or very similar to the one we’ve seen in the past. Since this festive experience is tucked into the end of this show it can sometimes get overlooked, but it’s a fun way to celebrate with your favorite Frozen friends. 5 — Tree of Life Awakenings — Holiday Edition Again, the holidays may make you think of festive fireworks or holiday projections on the Tower of Terror, but the holiday version of Tree of Life Awakenings is an experience that some overlook. Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Holiday Awakenings During this time, the Tree of Life shimmers and sparkles at night and you get the chance to listen to some beautiful music and typically see some holiday-themed stories projected onto the tree. The Tree of Life Awakenings — Holiday Edition will be returning in 2021 so be sure you check it out. Click here to see the Tree of Life Awakenings from 2019. 6 — SNOAP! Okay, that fabulous fake snow we lovingly refer to as snoap (soap snow) is no secret at Disney World. It’s actually a signature part of the holiday season at the Most Magical Place on Earth for many. But did you know that you don’t have to head into the parks to experience the magic of snoap?! Snoap in Disney Springs Last year, we were all able to joyously experience snoap falling from the sky in Disney Springs! And Disney has confirmed that there will once again be a “magical snowfall” in Disney Springs on the West Side during the holidays! Who knows — we may also see the return of those personal snoap machines too?! Click here to see more! 7 — Holiday Merchandise in Unexpected Spots When you think of buying holiday merchandise in Disney World, your first thought might be to check the parks or Disney Springs. And while both of those spots will carry lots of holiday merchandise, you can also find a whole bunch of it in the Disney World hotels! Candies and Chocolates at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Since many people turn to Disney Springs or the parks for their shopping, you may find that select hotels have more of the items you’re looking for in stock. And sometimes you may find holiday items will pop up at the hotels first. Last year, we actually found quite a lot of holiday merchandise very early in the season over at the gift shop in the Walt Disney World Swan Resort. We also found a lot of items at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Holiday Magnet One of our readers even spotted NEW holiday ears at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort last year. Snowflake Mickey Balloon Ears So, if you’re looking for a specific item and maybe can’t find it at the parks, don’t forget you can do some shopping at the hotels too. And remember that many items also often become available online. Click here to get a first look at the holiday merchandise coming to Disney World this year! 8 — Santa in Animal Kingdom While you can generally see Santa in some other spots in Disney World, one spot that often gets overlooked is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Santa in Animal Kingdom During the Santa Claus Festive Flotilla, you can see the jolly man himself sail down Discovery River. Be sure to keep an eye out for him in the parks once the holiday season begins. Click here to see every place in Disney World where you can see Santa during the holidays this year! 9 — Ride Overlays Disney World’s rides are wonderful and fun on their own, but if you’re ready to experience them in a whole new way then you’ll want to be on the lookout for festive ride overlays! All day during the holidays, fans typically get to enjoy the holiday-themed version of the Jungle Cruise — the Jingle Cruise! But, if you’re looking for more ride overlays you’ll want to head to Disney Very Merriest After Hours! Disney has confirmed that during this After Hours event there will be festive ride overlays. Tomorrowland Speedway Seasonal Overlay Disney hasn’t specified which attractions will receive holiday overlays. In the past, during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, we’ve seen overlays at Tomorrowland Speedway (these decorations could generally be seen during the day but were only lit up during the party), Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. These overlays have generally consisted of either holiday lights and music, and sometimes holiday decorations or other theming. Mad Tea Party at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Typically most of these overlays (except for Jingle Cruise) are exclusive to the holiday party, which requires a separate ticket. It’s not a huge, dramatic thing but it can be fun to experience these rides in a unique, special, and festive way! Click here to see more about the return of ride overlays! One bonus item we wanted to include is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto’s holiday overlay and seasonal drinks! Why didn’t this make our official list? Well, Disney hasn’t yet confirmed that this will be coming back. But, considering that Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto recently reopened, we’re hopeful that we’ll get to enjoy some festive fun in this spot once again this year! Trader Sam’s Holiday Decor And that’s our list of some secrets or just underrated holiday things you should know about in Disney World. Want to get the latest info about the holidays, a schedule of events for the holiday season, and ALL of our tips and tricks for conquering the holiday season in Disney World? Then be sure to check out our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2021! Our guide has more than 400 pages of information to help you navigate the holidays in Disney World like a pro. Be sure to pre-order it and get 20% off with the discount code below. And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney holiday news! 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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? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s an underrated or secret part of the holiday season celebrations in Disney World that you think others should know about? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Disney World Holiday SECRETS You Should Know About 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. Yesterday was the big world premiere of the new movie Jungle Cruise over at Disneyland. Last night’s world premiere! The red carpet was laid out, celebrities made appearances, and the new movie came in with a bang! For avid Disney collectors, there was another highlight to the big premiere night! If you were watching last night’s livestream, you might have noticed this Skipper cap with Mickey Ears. ©Disney Want one for yourself? Well, you’re in luck! These new Mickey Ears, designed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, are part of Disney’s Parks Designer Collection and will arrive on shopDisney on July 26th at 7AM Eastern. ©Disney The Parks Designer Collection has included designs from all sorts of celebrities and artists, including model Karlie Kloss, who designed a STEM-inspired set of Minnie ears! Karlie Kloss Designer Ears We’re excited to get our hands on these new ears! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about where we found Dole Whip Cookies! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Skipper ears? Let us know in the comments! The post YES! Disney is Releasing a NEW Jungle Cruise Mickey Ear Hat SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, chances are good that you’ve stared in fright at a looming tower. Hollywood Tower Hotel The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is an innovative drop ride based on the iconic television show, The Twilight Zone. It’s a thrilling ride with stunning theming and an amazing story — but you might be surprised by all the secrets that the ride holds! Rod Serling in the Preshow Did you know that that’s not actually Rod Serling talking in the preshow? Serling had passed away by the time the ride was in development. In place of a new performance, Imagineers pulled together footage from various episodes of The Twilight Zone to make it seem like Serling was saying the new lines. Mark Silverman, voice of Rod Serling © Disney For his voice, Serling’s widow helped to pick a voice actor that sounded just like him! The only line fully spoken by Serling is “Tonight’s story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. This as you may recognize is a…” Broken Glasses from “Time Enough at Last” In the library, take a look around for a pair of broken glasses sitting on top of a stack of books. These glasses are a reference to The Twilight Zone episode, “Time Enough at Last.” ©Cayuga Productions The twist ending sees the main character break his glasses in the wake of a nuclear explosion leaving him unable to read for pleasure as he’d like, even with all the time in the world. Fortune Teller Machine from “In the Nick of Time” And that is DEFINITELY not the only episode reference you’ll spot. Those who have seen the episode, “In the Nick of Time,” might spot recognize a certain mysterious fortune-teller machine that tormented William Shatner. Tower of Terror Pre-Show Room See that lil red devil looking box up on the shelf? That’s him! Find it at the top of the shelves in the library! Trumpet from “Passage for Trumpet” But don’t stop looking around the library just yet. If you spot a dusty trumpet, you’ve found another hidden gem! Jack Klugman played the trumpet as Joey Crown in the episode, “Passage for Trumpet.” Trumpet Even more interesting is the sheet music the trumpet rests on, but we’ll get to that in a sec. Invader from “The Invaders” Like the fortune-teller machine, a little metal space invader sits on the same top shelf too. “The Invaders” episode showed a farm woman tormented by these creatures. ©Cayuga Productions SPOILERS: in the end, the audience learns that the invaders were actually humans and the farm woman was an alien giant! Permit to Operate One of our favorite secrets is located in the elevator shaft when you board the ride vehicle. Look to your left towards the front of the compartment. You may spot the elevator’s Permit to Operate. Actually, this permit has a LOT of interesting details! Elevator Permit The State ID Number is 10259, referencing The Twilight Zone premier on October 2, 1959. The Date of Last Inspection is October 31, 1939, and that’s the Halloween night when the fateful lightning strike occurred! Plus, the permit is signed by Cadwaller — A.K.A. the DEVIL in “The Escape Clause” episode. Caesar from “Caesar and Me” After you endure your terrifying drop, you might think that the fright is over. But after you’re done plummeting but before you exit the ride, look around and you might see a pile of what appears to be junk. On top is a rather…creepy dummy. This is Caesar the manipulative ventriloquist dummy from the “Caesar and Me” episode. This actually ISN’T Caesar — it’s just another creepy doll in the hotel! A Cast Member tradition is to acknowledge Caesar every day so he doesn’t play tricks on the ride! 13-Diamond AAA Hotel Plaque Let’s zip back out to the lobby of the hotel where you wait in the queue. Look on the wall near the concierge area to find a plaque giving the Hollywood Tower Hotel 13 diamonds from AAA. Hollywood Tower Hotel Huh, that’s weird considering AAA awards a maximum of 5 diamonds in real life! Abandoned Mahjong Set Across the lobby, you’ll spot a mahjong set that is actually set up to look like the game was stopped right in the middle of play — almost like the players vanished completely. Lobby Spooooooooky! Mickey Mouse Doll When you’re watching the preshow (and not thinking about the magic used to create the Rod Serling illusion) focus on the little girl who falls victim to the elevator’s malfunction. She’s holding a vintage Mickey Mouse doll! Specters Perhaps this stuffed Mickey becomes a part of the haunt too! “No Mickey Mouse? What kind of party is this?” Sheet Music Speaking of Mickey Mouse, remember we said the trumpet was sitting on another easter egg? Look at the sheet music! You’ll notice it’s for a song called, “What! No Mickey Mouse? What Kind Of Party Is This?” Sheet Music We doubt they play this ditty much in Magic Kingdom! Library Book from “To Serve Man” Appropriately, the library also has a pretty interesting book you should be keeping an eye out to find. If you can spot a book called, “To Serve Man,” it may remind you of The Twilight Zone episode with the same name! ©Cayuga Productions Slot Machine from “The Fever” And we’ve got another episode reference! After you’re done looking for Caesar in the basement of the hotel, try to spot a slot machine amongst the clutter. That machine is a reference to “The Fever” episode! ©Cayuga Productions The Sunset Room Menu You know we’re all about the food here at DFB (honestly, SAME.), so one of our favorite details is the menu posted outside of the Sunset Room. As you exit, look for the Sunset Room on your right and notice the date left on the menu. The Sunset Room Spoiler alert! It’s the same as the one on the Permit to Operate! Tip Top Club Poster from “It’s a Good Life” You may have walked past The Tip Top Club poster in the lobby of the hotel dozens of times without realizing it was a reference. In fact, it’s a direct reference to the “It’s a Good Life” episode. Tip Top Club Poster The Tip Top Club is supposedly (in the film adaptation, at least!) where the doomed guests were headed for a Halloween party before they were sucked into the oh-so creepy 5th Dimension. Letters from “A World of His Own” Finally, look to the cage behind the television in the lobby for an envelope that reads either “Rod Serling” or “Victoria West” (There’s a different one in each library room!). Tower of Terror Watch the episode “A World of His Own,” to see why these dictations are so relevant. Wow! There is a LOT to see in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for these easter eggs and more on our next ride, will you? Click here to learn MORE about Tower of Terror! 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 know all these easter eggs? Tell us in the comments! The post We Bet You Didn’t Know ALL These Easter Eggs in Disney World’s Tower of Terror first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article