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The Haunted Mansion Holiday is returning to Disneyland this year for Halloween! Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland In preparation for the frighteningly festive event, Disney released a sneak peek at the Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House that will be featured inside the Grand Hall of the mansion! Each year at Halloween time, the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland is redecorated by Jack Skellington in a spooky Christmas theme! The decorations are inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” and capture the collision of Christmas and Halloween! This is Halloween! As part of this celebration, the Haunted Mansion displays a gingerbread house, which is given a different theme every year. In the past, we’ve seen themes like the “Stitched-Up-Patchwork House,” the “Oogie Boogie Bug-infested House,” and the “Giant Gingerbread Spider House.” Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House 2019 For 2021, the Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House will be a Frankenstein-style mash-up of all the other gingerbread house themes! It celebrates the Haunted Mansion Holiday’s twentieth anniversary by combining elements from all the previous gingerbread houses. According to the designer of this year’s gingerbread house, “We went back to the graveyard to dig up all of our ideas from the past 19 years. This year’s Franken-house stitches together favorite elements from the previous 19 houses!” ©Disney The concept art that Disney released shows that this gingerbread homage to years past will be no small feat! You’ll be able to see the new Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House during the Halloween season in Disneyland, which is September 3rd, 2021 to October 31st, 2021. Disneyland also will have commemorative water bottles, pins, and t-shirts to celebrate the Haunted Mansion Holiday’s twentieth anniversary! ©Disney Keep following Disney Food Blog for more information and updates about the holidays in Disneyland! Click Here to Read About Two Holiday Treats That Are Coming to the Disney Parks Early This Year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited the Haunted Mansion Holiday? Let us know in the comments! The post Sneak Peek at the 2021 Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Alright popcorn fans, this one’s for you! Disneyland Popcorn If you’ve been to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World or Disneyland, you might’ve tried the Outpost Popcorn Mix and you might have some SERIOUS opinions about it. This snack from Kat Saka’s Kettle has been pretty divisive and now there’s ANOTHER interesting popcorn coming soon. Kat Saka’s Kettle remains closed in Disneyland Park right now but it’s set to reopen on July 15th! Ahead of the reopening, we noticed a change to the menu today. There’s another popcorn option! ©Disney In addition to the Outpost Popcorn Mix and the Chocolate Popcorn with Crait Red Salt, the menu now features the Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn. We’re sorry…did that just say BANANA!? Outpost Popcorn Mix We don’t really know how to wrap our heads around the combo of banana and popcorn flavors, but we sure are ready to try it. We’ll hopefully be able to snag it on July 15th for $6.49. Kat Saka’s Kettle Stay tuned to DFB for our review of this new snack AND to see if it’s as divisive as the other Kat Saka’s flavors! Click here to learn more about Outpost Popcorn Mix! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to try this new flavor? Let us know in the comments below. The post A New BANANA Popcorn Is Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve already celebrated Halfway to Halloween and now we’re celebrating Halfway to the Holidays, and there’s one Disney character that perfectly captures the spirit of BOTH holidays…Jack Skellington! Jack Skellington Sipper We’ve already heard that Haunted Mansion Holiday will be coming back to Disneyland this year, and we’ve shared some details about a special Halloween treat you can get at Downtown Disney for a limited time. But now another holiday/halloween item has arrived in Disneyland for a super limited time! Recently, Disney posted a new video on TikTok sharing that the Jack Skellington sipper has returned to Disneyland Park for a limited time!! You’ll be able to find the sipper at Disneyland’s French Market and Harbour Galley from now (July 12th) through July 18th. We’ve seen this sipper in the Disney parks in the past. Most recently, we spotted it in January at Downtown Disney. The sipper holds about 8 ounces of soda, and his hips, shoulders, arms, legs, and coat tails can usually move. Jack! He’d be a perfect addition to bring with you when Haunted Mansion Holiday opens up in Disneyland! This Is Halloween…and Christmas! If you want to grab the Jack Skellington sipper right now, be sure to do so while he’s available. We’ll keep an eye out for more holiday news and let you know what we find! Click here to get a first look at the holiday merchandise coming to the Disney Parks! 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! Are you a fan of the Jack Skellington sipper? Tell us in the comments! The post Jack Skellington Fans: You've Only Got a Few Days to Grab a Returning Collectible in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Want to spend your holidays cruising but also experience some Christmastime fun? Then Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime cruises may be just what you need! ©Disney Today we’ve been celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with some BIG holiday announcements from Disney about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, a new After Hours event, and more. But, Disney Cruise Line and its Very Merrytime cruises haven’t been left out! Wondering what you’ll get to enjoy during the Very Merrytime cruises? Check out the details here! Later this year, you could go on a Very Merrytime Cruise on a Disney Cruise Line ship. These sailings run from early November through December. What festive activities will you be able to enjoy on these Very Merrytime Cruises? Here’s a peek at some of the offerings! First, you’ll find all kinds of themed holiday decor throughout the ship. The decorations start right in the atrium. As soon as you walk in you won’t be able to miss that GIANT, three-deck-tall Christmas tree! ©Disney You’ll also find garlands, poinsettias, shimmering lights, and more holiday-themed décor throughout the ship. Next, it’s time for a visit from 2 very special guests who came straight from the North Pole. During the Very Merrytime Cruises you might just catch a sighting of Santa Claus himself! Seems Santa needs to do some relaxing on a cruise before the big day. ©Disney Guests will also get the chance to enjoy a Disney Cruise Line Very Merrytime Cruises tradition — Storytime with Mrs. Claus. But, Mr. and Mrs. Claus aren’t the only ones getting in on the holiday spirit. Throughout these themed cruises you’ll also find characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy… ©Disney …Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy, Pluto, and more dressed in their very best holiday outfits! ©Disney The holiday fun extends from the ship itself to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. On Castaway Cay, you’ll be able to see some holiday decorations that have a bit of a tropical flair! ©Disney There will be a huge Christmas tree, holiday island music, and “snow” flurries. During these special cruises, there are also themed activities and crafts for kids, holiday merchandise available to purchase, and more! Want to enjoy some holiday fun aboard a Very Merrytime Cruise this year or even in 2022? Bookings are now available for Very Merrytime Cruises set to take place this year as well as some taking place next year! ©Disney Not sure where to start? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! They’ve got lots of experience booking Disney trips of all kinds and can help take the stress out of your planning experience. Plus, their services are totally free! You can find all of their contact information below. We’ll keep an eye out for more details about how you can celebrate the holidays throughout the Disney parks and cruises. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to get a first look at the holiday merchandise coming to the Disney Parks! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been on a Very Merrytime cruise? Tell us in the comments! The post See How You Can Celebrate the Holidays on a Disney Cruise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It might be the middle of the summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of the holidays! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar LOTS of holiday happenings have been announced today like a NEW Holiday After Hours event and where you’ll be able to spot Santa this year! AND we’ve got good news for Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar fans… . Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar WILL be getting its holiday overlay this year! This Disney Springs lounge is all about the theming during normal times, and it goes above and beyond for the holidays. Last year, the bar saw some serious holiday decorations and special holiday eats too. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar We can’t wait to return to Jock Lindsey’s HOLIDAY Bar — especially since the overlay WILL come with a festive menu of delicious, limited-time eats and treats. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Last year we loved trying the seasonal cocktails and snacks like the Milk and Cookies by the Fireside. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar We’re looking forward to visiting Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar again this year, and we’ll be sure to keep you up to date on when the decorations go up, as well as when the special menus are available. Want to learn more about Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar? Click here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Are you excited about the return of this overlay? Tell us in the comments! The post A Fan-Favorite Holiday Restaurant Experience Is Returning to Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s this, what’s this? Jack Skellington…at the beach? Jack! What’s this? We learned today that Disney World will be celebrating the holidays in Magic Kingdom with a new after-hours event, as well as the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs. We were SO excited to learn that Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday will be back this year, and today Disney alluded to a possible Disney Halloween in July celebration…with a Nightmare Before Christmas mention?! Today amid all the new holiday merchandise coming to Disney Parks, Disney hinted at a summer vacation for Jack Skellington, at “Disney’s Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Town Beach Club.” What…is…this?! ©Disney Jack Skellington is apparently going on a summer vacation this July, and there will be “frightfully fun festivities” taking place! Could this be an event or maybe a more summery take on new Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise? Maybe it involves Disney’s Beach Club Resort hotel? Disney’s Beach Club Resort It’s also possible that this “Halloween Town Beach Club” could have something to do with Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, although we’re not sure how much swimming our favorite Nightmare characters could do. Blizzard Beach On top of all of these speculations, it could very well be virtual as well or simply just a merchandise collection. Either way, we’re intrigued, and we’ll be keeping our eyes and ears open for any more updates about this mystery celebration. Do you have any ideas about what this could be? Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Click here to read more about Disney Very Merriest After Hours event in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What do YOU think this means? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney...What Is This Strange Nightmare Before Christmas Announcement Hiding in All the News?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Christmastiiiiime is heeeere… Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Okay, maybe Christmastime is very much not here but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about a LOT of holiday news! We’ve taken a first look at this year’s holiday merchandise, heard about the return of holiday events, and more; but there’s one piece of news we HAVEN’T heard this morning. Disney did NOT announce the return of the Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle for the holiday season. We DID hear about the return of Holiday Projections, which replaced the Dream Lights in 2020. Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle The Dream Lights were a decorative feature with thousands of twinkling lights on Cinderella Castle. Each night, Frozen friends came out to cover the castle in magical snow! “A Frozen Holiday Wish” at the Magic Kingdom Last year, projections replaced the show to cover the Castle in Christmas-y images. We weren’t sure whether or not the Dream Lights would return this year, but the return of projections may mean that they won’t. Also, as you may know, the castle is currently done up in 50th-anniversary attire. This may be another reason why the lights were not announced for this year. Holiday Projections We’ll be keeping an eye out for any news of the Dream Lights, including an official announcement from Disney. We will also be on the lookout for ALL the other holiday news too! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Want to learn more about holiday projections? Click here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Do you prefer the projections or the Dream Lights? Tell us in the comments! The post Are the Holiday Dream Lights NOT Returning to Cinderella Castle in Disney World This Year?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re Halfway to the Holidays and Disney is celebrating with all kinds of big holiday news! Mad Tea Party at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party So far, we’ve shared an update on EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, news about a NEW After Hours event that will replace Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, details about some limited time holiday treats you can get in Disney World and Disneyland right now, and more! Typically, during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party we’ve seen holiday overlays at select attractions. Will those be coming back this year with the new After Hours event? We’ve got an update here! Earlier today, Disney announced that the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event will be replacing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. The event is set to include character sightings, themed fireworks, specialty treats, and more. ©Disney But what about attraction overlays? Well, Disney’s website for the Very Merriest After Hours event specifically notes that during this event fans will be able to enjoy holiday-themed attraction overlays! Tomorrowland Speedway The website doesn’t specify which attractions will receive holiday overlays though. 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. Laugh Floor, 2019 And, not exclusive to the holiday party, we’ve seen the Jingle Cruise holiday overlay at the Jungle Cruise ride. Jingle Cruise! Again, Disney hasn’t yet specified which attractions will receive a themed overlay this year during the Very Merriest After Hours event, so we could see some of these overlays return or we could see some new ones. Keep in mind that most of these overlays (except Jingle Cruise) are typically exclusive to the holiday party. As we mentioned, you could previously see the decorations at Tomorrowland Speedway during the day, but they’d generally only be lit up during the party. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor We’ll keep an eye out for more details and share those with you. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the Very Merriest After Hours event! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending the new After Hours event? Tell us in the comments! The post Holiday Ride Overlays Will Be BACK for Disney World's New After Hours Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Big changes are coming all over Disney World! With several resorts getting refurbishments or overhauls and a ton of new rides like the Tron coaster coming soon, there’s plenty of construction going on at the parks and resorts! The Lobby of Disney’s Polynesian Resort Today, we’re checking out the construction progress at the monorail resorts: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Disney’s Polynesian Resort Construction continues on Disney’s Polynesian Resort! With a major overhaul including a new entrance, Moana-themed rooms, and a complete reconstruction of the resort’s Monorail station, there’s a lot going on. So far, construction on the main entrance has made great progress! Previously, we reported that the entrance roof had been raised and placed on the building, now the roof looks finished! This is a big milestone for the construction of the resort’s new entrance. Construction on the Polynesian’s entrance When the entrance is finished later this summer, it will look like this! Concept art for the resort’s new entrance ©Disney Right behind the new entrance is the completely overhauled Monorail station! Construction continues on the station with the roofing complete and the structure really taking shape. The Monorail will not be open when the Polynesian first opens, and Disney has not announced when this project is supposed to be finished up. Construction continues on the Polynesian’s new monorail station! Inside the resort’s lobby, you’ll see that the main entrance is blocked off due to construction with signs redirecting you to a different exit. The entrance has been blocked off for safety! Similarly, the Monorail station at the Polynesian is blocked off for the time being. Same with the monorail enrance! There’s a ton of construction going on at the Polynesian, like this construction near the resort’s pool. With a total re-theming and redesign going on, there’s work being done everywhere! Construction galore! A couple of the walkways to resort rooms have been blocked because the entrances are being redesigned. Don’t worry, you can still get to your room! Things are really coming together! We’ll keep you posted on the latest construction updates for Disney’s Polynesian Resort! Read Our Full Review of Dinner at the Newly Reopened ‘Ohana! Disney’s Contemporary Resort There’s not much to report from inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Except, ya know, the big ugly scrim lining each level of the resort. We’re not going to lie, the Contemporary is not pretty right now, and the refurb is set to last through September of this year. This is has been here a while now, however… Scrim everywhere! …we did spot some more construction work being done on one of the top floors of the resort! Looks like the Incredibles re-theming for Contemporary’s rooms is moving along! Lots of progress! We also spotted some construction going on at the Contemporary’s main entrance — mostly lighting tweaks and repainting! Just some little tweaks! Since the refurb is set to end in September, hopefully we’ll see some more progress in the coming months! Get a First Look at the Incredibles-themed Rooms at the Contemporary! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to receive room refurbishments in spring of 2022, so we haven’t seen any construction action here yet. Grand Floridian Lobby We’ll happily enjoy this beautiful resort the way it is before it starts looking more like the Contemporary… . Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa When construction gets closer for this resort, we’ll give you all of the latest updates! Learn more about the upcoming refurb at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort That’s all the Monorail resort construction news we’ve got for now! We’ll keep you posted as progress continues. Stay tuned here for more! Click here to read more about 3 Surprising Changes At The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 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 all this construction? Are you excited to see the finished product? Let us know in the comments! The post What Do Disney World's Monorail Resorts Look Like Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a day it has been already! Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle We’ve got TONS of holiday news that we’ve been sharing with you including dates for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the return of the Cookie Stroll, a first look at the holiday merchandise, and SO. MUCH. MORE. One of the biggest announcements was that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is being replaced by a brand new after hours event, and we’ve got a big update on it! Disney Very Merriest After Hours will debut in the Magic Kingdom this year, and will include special holiday treats, fun character sightings, and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks! Now, Disney has released dates and times for the after hours event, so you can start planning your holiday trip. Magic Kingdom Holiday Decor Disney Very Merriest After Hours will take place on select nights from November 8th to December 21st. Each night, the special event takes place from 9PM to 1AM. This gives you 4 hours to enjoy the event! Disney Characters really know how to celebrate the holidays! Since this is an after hours event, you will need to buy a separate ticket. With a ticket to the after hours event, you will be able to enter the Magic Kingdom starting at 7PM. This gives you a little bit of time before the after hours festivities begin! Tickets are set to go on sale next month, and we’ll let you know the exact date when it is announced. 2020 holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom Disney has not released pricing for the event yet, but if it’s anything like the new Halloween after hours event, it will be pretty pricey. As more Christmas and holiday news rolls out for the Disney Parks, we’ll be here to keep you in the loop. Stay tuned for more! Here’s more information on the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What do you think about the new after hours event? Let us know in the comments! The post Dates and Times Released For Disney World's NEW Holiday After Hours Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re obviously all about food here at Disney Food Blog and over the years we’ve heard a lot of untruths about Disney World food. Chocolate Chips and Watermelon — Delicious or No Way? People make all kinds of assumptions about food at Disney, but today we’re gonna set the record straight and correct a few lies about Disney snacks that we’ve heard too many times before. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: What’s your favorite Disney World snack? The post DFB Video: 20 Lies About Disney Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Love it or hate it, “it’s a small world” is a classic Disney Parks ride. “it’s a small world” in Disney World From Haunted Mansion to Jungle Cruise, Magic Kingdom has some of the most iconic Disney World rides. If you have a Disney World trip coming up around the end of July, we have some news about “it’s a small world” that might affect your visit! We’ve seen a lot of construction taking place in Magic Kingdom, and now beginning as of July 27. 2021, “it’s a small world,” along with several ofter attractions in Disney World, is showing on the calendar as closed for refurbishment. ©Disney Currently, the calendar only shows “it’s a small world” as closed through July 29, 2021, so it’s possible that this could be a very short-lived refurbishment, but it’s also possible that this schedule could be extended or these dates changed. We do not know what Disney has in mind for this refurbishment. It could simply be routine maintenance. “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom If you’re visiting Disney World in July and have your heart set on riding “it’s a small world,” you might not want to make a Magic Kingdom park reservation for those dates. Stay tuned to DFB as we learn more about the plans for “it’s a small world” and for all your Disney World news! Click here to read about Magic Kingdom construction progress! 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 this affect your Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post A Classic Magic Kingdom Ride Is CLOSING for Refurbishment SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a few popular attractions in Magic Kingdom that aren’t available right now! Cinderella Castle The Hall of Presidents is closed as Imagineers add the animatronic of President Joe Biden, and construction on the upcoming TRON ride has shut down the Disney World Railroad that’s usually running around the park! Now, Disney has announced one more ride that’s closing for updates! In Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is scheduled to be closed for refurbishments this month! Right now, it’s only scheduled to be closed from July 20th through July 22nd of this year. If you’re heading down to Disney World soon and can’t bear to skip this ride, make sure you plan your Magic Kingdom day around that closure! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin This Tomorrowland attraction has Buzz Lightyear from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story recruit guests to fight the evil Emperor Zurg! Guests sit in spinning vehicles and use the blasters attached to shoot aliens and bad guys from the movie. Buzz Lightyear Recruiting Guests Disney hasn’t announced what the refurbishments will look like, it’s likely routine maintenance. Remember, if you really need your Toy Story ride fix, there’s also Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which has a similar style of riding in spinning vehicles while shooting a toy blaster! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Keep following Disney Food Blog, and we’ll let you know as we find out more about plans for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin! Click Here to Find Out More About the TRON Ride Construction in Tomorrowland! 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. Is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin a must-ride for you in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Is CLOSING for a Limited Time in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve got the holidays on the brain! Magic Kingdom Holiday Parade Why? Because we’re halfway to the most wonderful time of the year and Disney just dropped a TON of news about the holidays in the parks this year. We know more about special events, treats, and Santa; and now we’ve got a FIRST LOOK at the holiday merchandise! We’d find it pretty difficult to get into the holiday spirit in Disney parks without a new pair of ears. Lucky for us, the new Knit Holiday Ears by Spirit Jersey will debut this year! Knit Holiday Ears by Spirit Jersey ©Disney And of course, those ears match with a sa-weet Holiday Spirit Jersey! Holiday Spirit Jersey ©Disney We love that this collection features holiday treats! You can even get a fun new pattern on the Holiday Loungefly Backpack. So festive! Holiday Loungefly Backpack ©Disney AND you can finish any holiday outfit with the very fun Christmas Lights Light-Up Necklace! Christmas Lights Light-Up Necklace ©Disney Got a Pandora bracelet? You’ll probably be excited to spot THREE new Pandora charms. There’s one that says “Happy Holidays…” Pandora charm ©Disney …one with Mickey… Pandora charm ©Disney …and one with Minnie! Pandora charm ©Disney All of the above items will start rolling out in the fall at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and on shopDisney. We’ll be keeping you updated on when we spot them! This year will also bring a LOT of new Sketchbook Ornaments! Sketchbook Ornaments ©Disney The ornaments are inspired by iconic scenes from Disney movies like The Little Mermaid… Sketchbook Ornaments ©Disney …Pete’s Dragon, The Rescuers, Dumbo, and many more! The first of these new ornaments will be releasing SOON on shopDisney and we’ll let you know as soon as we see them! Sketchbook Ornaments ©Disney Disney also spotlighted a few holiday items you can already snag like the Nightmare Before Christmas/Jack Pranzo Insulated Lunch Tote from Amazon… ©Amazon …and the Toy Story Merry Rex-Mas T-shirt from Amazon! ©Disney We’ll be keeping you in the loop on ALL of this Disney holiday merchandise and MORE so stay tuned to DFB! You don’t want to miss that perfect early Christmas gift! Click here to learn more about the 2021 holidays in Disney parks! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What holiday merch are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Holiday Merchandise Coming to the Disney Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs has a TON of dining options for just about any cuisine you could possibly want! The Landing at Disney Springs One of those options is STK, a steakhouse that started in New York City and has several locations around the country and internationally. STK describes themselves as a combination of a modern steakhouse and a chic lounge, and say they take a “vibe-driven approach to fine dining,” — whatever that means! We rarely seem to stop by here for a review, so we’re seeing what they’ve been up to recently! The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, with a super fun DJ in the evenings and even rooftop dining available! You can find STK in The Landing of Disney Springs. STK doesn’t seem to be talked about as much as some other popular restaurants in Disney Springs, so we headed over to check out lunch and give you guys a review! This place is not cheap, so we wanted to give you a full rundown of what to expect before you decide to dine here! Atmosphere STK definitely has more of a Vegas feel to it rather than a Disney feel, which can be great if that’s what you’re after! STK is a big restaurant! There is both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as bar seating. Standard tables, chairs, and booths fill the sleek dining rooms. The design on the ceiling is very chic The booths make you feel like you’re in a night club! Vegas or Disney Springs? The decor is funky but elegant. They were really trying to work a look here. Look at those gorgeous flowers! The restaurant includes a large dining room on the main floor, an upstairs dining room, and a rooftop terrace – great for watching the Aerophile fly high in the sky! Bright red umbrellas make the outdoor seating stand out! The outdoor seating is great on sunny days (just heads up, it can make for a HOT sweaty meal!). Eats Now time for the most important part, the FOOD! Make sure you ask your server for the daily or seasonal specials, as they are not on the menu! Outdoor menu at STK We were given disposable paper menus, due to the many health and safety precautions still in place, and you can also scan a QR code to view the menu on your phone! QR code for STK menu There’s a lot going on here: Paper Menu If you want to get a better look here it is! First up, Salads and Starters. STK Menu The Entree menu is pretty beefy (see what we did there?) with primarily lots of sandwich-style options. If you didn’t figure out their schtick with the name STK, it’s apparent in their STEAK options (Get it?? It’s like their keyboard broke or all the vowel keys had crumbs stuck under them!). That’s the star of the show here. You’ll notice the “we forgot how vowels go in sentences” speak on other spots on the menu as well. STK Menu Any steak can be topped with fancy-pants Toppings and/or Sauces. STK Menu Thought you were getting Sides included with those pricey steaks? Think again. Sides cost extra — and they’re not cheap considering! STK Menu Yep, that’s $40 for 3 small side dishes of mac and cheese. Your eyes don’t deceive you. It’s just pricey here. Desserts are fairly standard here with things like chocolate cake and cheesecake. STK Menu The Cocktail menu is robust (notice the use of wtrmln wtr in a few drinks? Those darn vowel keys acting up again! ). They also have a selection of beer and wine available. STK Menu STK Menu We started, as you do, with a drink! We chose the Strawberry Cobbler for $20. Yeah, $20!!! A hefty price tag for a cocktail, even in Disney, but there was no cheaper choice as ALL of their cocktails go for $20, yikes! This cocktail is gorgeous! The Strawberry Cobbler has Belvedere Vodka, muddled strawberries, and a graham cracker rim. It was absolutely delicious! But, verrrry sweet, so we couldn’t have more than 1, and we don’t really want to since, again, they’re $20! The graham cracker rim is a nice touch! This cocktail is like drinking your dessert – delicious but dangerous — we couldn’t taste the alcohol at all (and it’s basically just a straight-up glass of vodka with some strawberries!). So fancy! If you LOVE strawberries and sweet, fruity drinks you’ll definitely enjoy the Strawberry Cobbler. But, if you like to taste the alcohol in your drinks then you’ll want to pass! Next we moved on to the appetizers, we picked the Lil’ BRGs for $21 and the Blue Iceberg for $19. Just a bite or two! The Lil’ BRGs are two mini burgers with wagyu beef, sautéed onions, tomato, pickles, and special sauce (that seemed to use like Thousand Island dressing) on toasted sesame buns and served with ketchup! This is comfort food at its best. The melting ice cream was perfect to cool down the warm cookie, and a great way to end a rich meal! Scoop up that goodness! You can easily share the cookie between 2 people, or more if you just want a few bites, or you can really indulge and get it all for yourself (we’ll be eating our own, thanks)! That chocolate and caramel sauce tho! While not a very unique dessert, it’s a classic and a crowd pleaser! A warm skillet cookie is a thing of beauty. But, if you’re in Orlando during the sweltering Summertime, maybe you’d want to try something a bit less heavy! The cookie is great to warm you up in chillier weather. Nosh or Not STK is the way for you if: You’re looking for a nice relaxing lunch with great food, great service and you’re willing to pay for it. You want a dinner with a fun atmosphere and high energy. You’re celebrating a special occasion, and want it to be memorable! Steer clear if: You have a limited budget and don’t want to spend a boatload of money on one meal. You have little kids who would be much happier in a less upscale, more kid-friendly atmosphere. You don’t eat meat, as there aren’t a lot of options for vegetarians and vegans! Overall If you go into a meal at STK knowing you’re going to drop some major cash — and are okay with that — we think you will really enjoy your meal! The overall experience is nice for both lunch and dinner. The food is delicious and the service we had was exceptional! If you’re in the market for a rock-solid steak in Disney Springs, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more quality option. We do recommend visiting STK for dinner rather than lunch if you want the full “vibe.” Evenings are much more happening with the crowds, music, and lighting. It totally feels like you’re in a Vegas club eating your fancy steaks and drinking your overpriced cocktails then. Be wary though, parents: it does have major nightclub vibes rather than a family-friendly Disney restaurant! It would be a great place for a group of adults celebrating a birthday or to celebrate an anniversary with your significant other. Definitely head over to STK if you’re looking to have an upscale, adult evening out! So the dolla dolla bill-shaped elephant in the room: the prices here are wacky. Should 3 teeny bowls of mac cost $40? Nah. Should a very basic cocktail cost $20? Nope. Not unless it’s made with something unique and fancy or going to give us powers to see the future or fly (that would be cool.)! The prices here are almost all WAY higher than you’ll pay elsewhere at Disney Springs but, aside from the steak, aren’t necessarily any better quality. Oddly, desserts and SOME foods, like that $15 burger, are right on the money (dare we even say affordable!). If you’re popping in for just a few burgers and dessert, you could walk away without feeling like you need to get a second or third job. For most guests though, after steaks, cocktails, apps, sides, toppings and sauces, and dessert…well… …yeah. It’s not pretty. Click here to see which restaurant is Disney Springs almost everyone thinks is perfect! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think STK is worth the price? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Mac & Cheese and Drinks? That's Cheap Compared to the Rest of This Disney World Restaurant. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Merry Christmas! Sort of? Disney’s celebrating the holidays a little early with a lot of news about the Christmas festivities that are coming to the parks this year! Christmas at Magic Kingdom Have you already read about the new after-hours holiday party at Disney World? And maybe the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays? There’s a returning event in Disney Springs that will also be making an appearance for the holidays! In Disney Springs, we’ll see the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll come back for the holidays! Christmas Tree Stroll Button For this event, guests can walk around the Springs and look at elaborately decorated Christmas trees that each have a different Disney theme! Disney Parks Tree In years past, we’ve seen themes from Disney movies, Disney World attractions, and more! This year, Disney has announced that there will be new trees, including some inspired by Disney’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Haunted Mansion Tree The Christmas Tree Stroll is usually over in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, but last year we saw the trees scattered throughout the Springs. Disney hasn’t yet announced the location for this year’s Christmas Tree Stroll, so keep following Disney Food Blog and we’ll let you know about any updates we hear! Click Here to Read About the Dates for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Have you been on the Disney World Christmas Tree Stroll? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Christmas Tree Stroll is Returning to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially July, which means it’s time for…Christmas?! Christmas Tree If you’re like Disney, you celebrate when you get halfway to a big holiday season. Back in May, Disney World participated in Halfway to Halloween. Specialty snacks became available for guests to grab in the parks for a limited time and we got some big announcements about Halloween, like news about the new BOO Bash After Hours event coming to Magic Kingdom this year! But now that it’s July, we’re Halfway to the Holidays and Disney is celebrating once again with some special limited time treats! Earlier today, Disney shared some big updates about the upcoming holiday season. So far, we’ve shared details about the NEW After Hours event that will replace Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, an update about EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, dates for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and more! Festival of the Holidays is Coming Back! While you’ll have to wait for a little while to enjoy those holiday offerings, you can celebrate the holidays right NOW with some limited time treats in both Disney World and Disneyland! First up, right now you can grab a Peppermint Mocha Latte and a special Halfway to the Holidays themed ripple print (on select beverages) for a limited time at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company in Disney Springs in Disney World. The Peppermint Mocha Latte features a combination of espresso, milk, dark chocolate sauce, and peppermint syrup. Just what you need to get in the Christmas mood! We already shared about this offering yesterday, but we wanted to mention it again! This offering will be available from July 12th through the 18th. Joffrey’s at Disney Springs During the 2020 Holiday Season Heading to the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort? Well, you can celebrate Halfway to the Holidays there too! If you stop by Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes you’ll be able to grab their Peppermint Classic Shake for a limited time. This snack is made of a peppermint patty shake that is topped with whipped cream, crushed peppermint and chocolate drizzle. Peep that Peppermint Shake from Black Tap on the Right! ©Disney Again, this treat will only be available until July 18th, so be sure to check it out before it melts away. More holiday treats will (of course) become available once the holiday season truly begins in the Disney parks. Until now, you can enjoy these limited time treats and catch up on all the latest Disney holiday news. ©Disney We’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest Disney announcements so stay tuned for more! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Disney World Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be getting any of these limited-time treats? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Holiday Treats are Coming to Disney World and Disneyland EARLY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re headed to Disney World for the holidays this year, there will be plenty to do! Christmas Cavalcade Not only is there a brand new after hours event replacing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but the famous resort gingerbread displays are returning, AND there will be holidays projections in the parks! Also, Disney released dates for the Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT, but now we’ve got an exciting announcement about the big man himself! That’s right — we’re talking about Santa Claus! With characters still meeting guests at a distance in the parks, Disney has not announced whether guests will get to meet Santa up close or not. Buuuuttt, you CAN see him at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Reindeer Each park has its own version of a character cavalcade, and in the Hollywood Studios motorcade, you’ll be able to spot Santa Claus during the holidays. We saw this in the park last year, so we’re excited that guests will be able to see Santa riding in style again this year! Santa! Disney has not mentioned if Santa will show up in any other character cavalcades, although we saw him in Magic Kingdom last year… Santa in Magic Kingdom …and in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Santa in Animal Kingdom If you want to visit Santa Goofy, you’ll be able to spot him at Hollywood & Vine‘s holiday character dining experience! As Disney announces more and more about this holiday season, we’ll keep you updated on other places that you can spot Santa Claus. In the meantime, stay tuned for more holiday news! Click here to learn about the NEW after hours event coming to Magic Kingdom Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Are you excited to see Santa Claus in Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's Where You Can See Santa Claus in Disney World This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We sure hope you’re feeling the holiday spirit today! Festival of the Holidays Sign We’ve got a LOT of updates coming about the 2021 holiday season at Disney World! Not only will gingerbread displays return this year and holiday projections kick off once again, but the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will return as well! And, it’s bringing with a fan-favorite offering… . When the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays returns November 26th through December 30th, guests will be able to once again participate in the ever-so-jolly Cookie Stroll around the festival booths! Linzer Cookie The Cookie Stroll is an option for guests where you can stroll around the festival trying five different designated cookies. Once you’ve got stamps for all five included cookies, you can redeem your stroll with a FREE completer cookie! It’s likely the stroll will work the same way this year! Cookie Stroll Plate We don’t have information on WHAT cookies will be included this year, but you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye on it! Maybe one of them will be as wild as the ever-changing Spaceship Earth Cookie was last year. Strange Spaceship Earth Cookie As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. We’ve got a LOT of holiday news comin’ at ya right NOW! Want to learn more about EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Click here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Are you excited about the return of the Cookie Stroll? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Cookie Stroll Returning to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World announces 2021 holiday lineup for 2021, including fireworks but not Candlelight Processional or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. View the full article Walt Disney World has announced its holiday lineup for 2021. The list includes themed fireworks but not Candlelight Processional, and there’s a new after-hours Christmas offering at Magic Kingdom in lieu of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Disney Very Merriest After Hours will debut Nov. 8 and continue on select nights through Dec. 21. A limited number of tickets will be sold, Disney says. Very Merriest will include “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” which debuted in 2019. Tickets go on sale sometime in August for the event, which will feature characters across the park, holiday décor and treats. Not on the “Very Merriest” list: a holiday-themed parade. The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will run from Nov. 26 to Dec. 30 and include holiday kitchens and performances by Voices of Liberty. Not on the list: Candlelight Processional, the mass choir/live orchestra/celebrity narrator event that retells the Christmas story. Neither Candlelight nor Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade were held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also absent again for 2021 are the thousands of twinkling white lights upon Cinderella Castle, which has been undergoing a months long transformation tied to the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. According to the official Disney Parks Blog, the previously announced “Beacons of Light” treatment will be in place on four iconic structures at the theme parks on select nights during the holidays. These looks are part of the anniversary celebration, which begins Oct. 1. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Tower of Terror again will be the canvas for holiday-themed projections, alternating with its Beacon of Magic presentation. The park will also host characters and Santa Claus in a motorcade on Hollywood Boulevard. Disney currently is selling tickets for its Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom, a Halloween gathering running on select nights between Aug. 10 and Oct. 31.

It’s halfway to Christmas, and Disney has released some BIG news about how the parks are celebrating the holidays! Christmas at Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will have a new, after-hours event called Disney Very Merriest After Hours, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks are returning, and Disney has announced holiday projections are returning to some of Disney World’s most iconic landmarks! In Disney’s Magic Kingdom, there will be special holiday projections on Cinderella Castle most nights! Castle Projections The special holiday projections will alternate with the Castle’s 50th Anniversary projections, but Disney hasn’t said specifically what the schedule will be yet. Disney has said that “Beacons of Magic [the 50th Anniversary nighttime celebrations in each park] will be available nightly at select theme parks.” So we might see two projection shows at some of the parks? Maybe one for the holidays and one for the Anniversary celebrations? ©Disney In addition to the projections in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios will have a holiday show of their own! Tower of Terror Christmas The holiday projections on The Hollywood Tower Hotel (the Tower of Terror ride) are coming back to Hollywood Studios! The show, called “Sunset Seasons Greetings” is returning to the park! These holiday-themed projections turns the Hollywood “Holiday” Tower Hotel into scenes from Frozen, a Muppets gingerbread house, a toy hotel from Toy Story, and “a Dickensian village inspired by ‘Mickey’s Christmas Carol.'” Like the show in Magic Kingdom, the holiday projections will alternate with the 50th Anniversary projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Tower of Terror Holiday Projections The Tree of Life will also be a “Beacon of Magic.” During the holiday season though, there will be even more magic as the holiday edition of Tree of Life Awakenings takes place! Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Disney has released a lot of news about the holidays in the theme parks, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog to learn all about what’s returning and what’s changing! Click Here to Learn About the NEW After-Hours Event Replacing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Are you heading to Disney for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Holiday Projections Are Returning to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s already been a super exciting day for Christmastime in the Disney Parks! ©Disney Disney just announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is being replaced with a new holiday after hours event called Disney Very Merriest After Hours. But if you’ve ever been to the Disney World resorts around the holidays, you’ll be VERY excited about the news we have to share. The elaborate (and super popular) gingerbread displays are coming BACK to the resorts! Disney says that “select gingerbread displays” will be available for guests to see as part of the holiday celebrations. YAY! Gingerbread Castle In the past we’ve seen the gingerbread carousel at Disney’s Beach Club… 2018 Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel …and a giant gingerbread house that sells special holiday treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House Last year, these gingerbread displays were cancelled, so we are SO pumped to see them return this year. Disney has not released which displays are returning, but as soon as we know, we’ll update ya! On top of the gingerbread displays, the resorts will be decked out for the holidays with trees and other holiday decor, so you can look forward to that too! Stay tuned for more holiday announcements from Disney World and Disneyland! Learn more about the new holiday after hours event at the Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which gingerbread display is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney World Resort Gingerbread Displays Are Coming BACK For the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready to celebrate a bit of Christmas in July? Festival of the Holidays! Today, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with lots of big holiday news! So far, we’ve shared an update about a NEW After Hours holiday event coming to Disney World that will replace Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and an update on Candlelight Processional. But, what about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays? Well, we’ve got some news on that too! Earlier today, Disney confirmed that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning in 2021! Festival of the Holidays is Coming Back! But, just when will this festival come back? The Festival of the Holidays will be available in EPCOT this year from November 26th through December 30th! Maple Buche de Noel from the 2020 Festival of the Holidays So far, Disney has confirmed that during the festival guests will get to enjoy Holiday Kitchens around the park, performances by the Voices of Liberty, and more. They’ve also confirmed that the Cookie Stroll will be coming back so get ready to devour some sweet treats! Minnie Peppermint Cookie We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the Festival of the Holidays and share them with you. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the new After Hours event that will replace Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to the Festival of the Holidays this year? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article