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Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays today with tons of big updates about what fans can expect during the upcoming holiday season in the parks! Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Last year, certain holiday events including EPCOT’s classic Candlelight Processional, were canceled due to the pandemic. Will Candlelight Processional be returning to EPCOT in 2021? Here’s what we’re seeing. Earlier today, Disney shared a whole bunch of updates about the festive entertainment, decor, seasonal food and drinks, and more that we’ll all be able to enjoy during the 2021 holiday season. There will be a new After Hours event in Magic Kingdom, projections in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more. But, one thing noticeably missing from Disney’s announcements was…EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional In Disney’s “sneak peek” of the special events fans can expect this holiday season, Disney mentioned the return of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and noted that there would be performances by the Voices of Liberty, the return of the Cookie Stroll, and more. But, Disney’s announcement does not specifically mention anything specifically about the Candlelight Processional. Epcot Candlelight Processional Again, to be clear, Disney’s announcement doesn’t specifically say that the Candlelight Processional will be coming back in 2021, nor does it officially note that the Candlelight Processional has been canceled for 2021. Candlelight Processional at EPCOT So far, the Candlelight Processional page on Disney’s website does not appear to have been updated. It indicates that the event is temporarily unavailable and has a message indicating that the 2020 Candlelight Processional was canceled, but still doesn’t mention 2021. That could, however, be updated in the future. ©Disney Right now what we know is that while many other holiday events were mentioned in Disney’s latest news release as events that will be returning this year, Candlelight Processional was not mentioned. This could mean that the event will not be returning this year, but Disney could also release an update later on about this event. We’ll be on the lookout for more information and we’ll be sure to share that all with you. Click here to see the best news about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 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 visiting Disney World during the holiday season this year? Tell us in the comments. The post What's Going on With EPCOT's Candlelight Processional for 2021? Here's What We're Seeing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have been eager to learn more about the 2021 holiday season in Disney World. Christmas Tree With the change from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to BOO Bash this year, we have wondered if the same fate would hold true for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. And now we have our answer. This year, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be replaced with a new After Hours Event. The new event is called Disney Very Merriest After Hours. This new experience will kick off on November 8 and will run on select nights through December 21. Who’s ready for this guy? The event will run for four hours and will include Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, characters, holiday music, holiday decor, TREATS, and more!! Disney Characters really know how to celebrate the holidays! Tickets will go on sale next month and there will be an early purchase window for those staying at select Disney World hotels. We will be back with MORE holiday details soon. A lot of information has been released, so be on the lookout for more need-to-know info. 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 visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below. The post BREAKING:BREAKING: New After Hours Event Replacing Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando theme park is handing out free beer to its visitors through Aug. 12. View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like… summer still? Okay, yes, it’s still 90+ degrees outside for a lot of us, but it’s never too early to start getting into the holiday spirit, right?! We’re halfway there, y’all! In the spirit of the holidays, I’m bringing you a first look at some exciting new holiday-themed merchandise that you won’t have to wait until December to enjoy. Check it out!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NhhDoKsfczoView the full article

Season’s Screamings! As we announced last week, the Halloween season will once again return to life at the Disneyland Resort from Sept. 3 – Oct. 31. We are pleased that Haunted Mansion Holiday will also return for its 20th season! This merry makeover of the eerie estate, inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” celebrates the collision of Halloween and Christmas.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ZiFJhDFhjloView the full article

Come one, come all to our holly jolly #HalfwaytotheHolidays takeover! Today, we are bringing you holiday cheer with a day of the merriest announcements, surprises and more giving a first look at the upcoming holiday season at Disney Parks around the world! Check out some of the highlights of this joyous celebration and stay tuned to our social channels all day for even more:http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/wLZiQWjolKEView the full article

The calendar may say July, but it’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, right? From the catchy holiday jingles, themed food and gatherings with family and cherished loved ones, there are so many reasons why it truly is the most wonderful time of the year!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/bpyJnIw3GYgView the full article

The holidays are my favorite time of year, and I’m so happy to be celebrating Halfway to the Holidays today! Because today it’s official – the merry season will begin Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” marking the resort’s 50th anniversary.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/jb5bNx67fpMView the full article

Here is a glimpse of the history of Orlando's College Park neighborhood and how it became a college town without a college. View the full article

Hello, DFB Friends! A LOT is going on with Disney World restaurants right now! Raglan Road And while we’re busy indulging in all the Flavors of Florida food, we’re also checking out the latest snacks at the parks, and getting excited about the upcoming EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (and the CHHHEEESSE crawl). But we’re also keeping up with all the menu changes at Disney World restaurants! So what’s new with Disney World restaurant menus this week? Let’s get started! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo There’s some BRAND NEW FOOD at Docking Bay 7 at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s what’s new: Batuuan Beef & Crispy Topato Stir Fry — Smoky braised beef glazed in tamarind sauce served with stir-fried vegetables, crispy herb yucca, pickled onions, and cilantro for $19.99. Roasted Endorian Chicken Salad — Marinated chicken, mixed greens, grapes, tomato, cucumber, shaved onion, and radish in a lemon-pomegranate vinaigrette with spiced yogurt drizzle for $13.99. Check out the new spread at Docking Bay 7! Pirjanad Hot Chicken Tip Yip — Crispy chicken glazed in a spicy chipotle sauce served with white rice, relish of sweet corn, shishito peppers, jicama, plantains, and cilantro for $15.49. Peka Tuna Poke — Raw tuna tossed in a spicy Sriracha dressing served with green papaya salad, pickled mushrooms, fresh herbs, and crispy garlic for $17.99. Outpost Puff — Chocolate Pastry filled with Guajillo Chocolate Mousse and Green Milk Sauce finished with Thai Tea Panna Cotta, Spiced Pineapple, and Confectionary Debris for $6.99. Read Our Full Review of The New Menu Items Here Ronto Roasters Ronto Roasters also got a few new menu items! They are: Andoan Fruit with Muja Sauce – Sticks of Jicama, Cucumber, Pineapple, Melon, and Dragon Fruit doused in a Tamarind Sauce and dusted with Peppercorn Ash (Plant-Based) for $6.99 Andoan Fruit Kyryll Pork Rinds – Pork Rinds seasoned in a Savory Blend of Ancho Chile, Cheddar, Smoke, and Cinnamon for $7.49 Read Our Full Review Of These New Items Here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant Tusker House just reopened (and we were there for breakfast AND dinner on opening day!), but there have been a few changes on the Beverages menu there: REMOVED: Blood Orange Margarita ADDED: African Margarita — Sauza Gold Tequila, Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur from South Africa, Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime Juice for $13 Lost on Safari! A little sweet but definitely delicious. REMOVED most specialty cocktails and now only offers Captain’s Mai Tai, Magical Star Cocktail, Lost on Safari, Tikiti Punch, and Ngumu Jungle Juice Read Our Dinner Review of Tusker House’s Reopening Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Shula’s Steakhouse Over at the Swan and Dolphin, there are some price increases at Shula’s Steakhouse. New Orleans Style Shrimp increased from $19 to $21 Tuna Tartare increased from $19 to $20 10-ounce Filet Mignon increased from $56 to $61 16-oz Prime New York Strip increased from $56 to $68 Filet Mignon 22-oz Cowboy Ribeye increased from $56 to $69 24-oz Black Angus Porterhouse increased from $53 to $63 Norwegian Salmon increased from $35 to $37 Maryland-style Crab Cakes increased from $37 to $39 Read Our Most Recent Review of Shula’s Steakhouse Il Mulino New York Trattoria Many restaurants will change certain ingredients in items due to what’s available seasonally, and that’s the case at Il Mulino with the Insalata Trattoria. Il Mulino The salad now includes Farmers Greens, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Garbanzo Beans, Kalamata Olives, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Toasted Ciabatta Bread. Read Our Most Recent Review of Il Mulino Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Leaping Horse Libations There’s another small menu change at Leaping Horse Libations. The Greek Salad Sandwich just has Turkey listed, instead of Roasted Turkey and is no longer served with Chips, but for the same price of $9.99. Leaping Horse Libations On the Kids Menu, the Ham and Cheese Sandwich now comes with a choice of Ham OR Turkey. Check Out the Carnival Nachos We Had Here! Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill There’s a LOT of change going on at the Contemporary right now, but there’s only one change at California Grill. The Roasted Squash Soup is now gone off the menu. California Grill provides a fancy dinner with a spectacular view! It’s been replaced with the Roasted Miso-Chicken Soup, which is made with Rice Noodles, Ginger Essence, Lime, Shiso, Hoisin, Chili-Garlic Crisp for $16. Read Our Latest Review of California Grill Disney Springs Raglan Road Irish Pub The beverages for both brunch and dinner have some changes! Here’s what to expect next time you visiting this restaurant that offers a rollicking Irish good time! REMOVED: Blood Orange Bourbon NEW: Arthurs Old Fashioned — Tullamore Dew 12, Guinness simple syrup, Guinness cured bacon, angostura orange bitters for $15 Blood Orange Bourbon REMOVED: Celtic Sangria NEW: Irish Espresso Martini — Slane Irish whiskey, Miami club coffee liqueur, Guinness simple syrup, fresh espresso for $15 Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Raglan Road D-Luxe Burger We’ve been celebrating the upcoming release of the newest Marvel movie, Black Widow, and so is D-Luxe Burger! You can now get a Black Widow Burger, which is made with a Signature-blend Beef Patty with Widow’s Bite Scotch Bonnet Sauce, Ninja Radish Slaw, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions for $13.49. Black Widow Burger and Shake AND there’s also a Black Widow Shake made with Vanilla Gelato blended with Morello Cherry Purée, Cayenne Pepper, and Lime with layers of Chocolate Chiffon Cake topped with a Red Velvet Cake Pop for $9.99. Read our full review of these Black Widow menu items here! Those are all the updates we have this week, but we’ll be back soon with even more, so stay tuned! 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 any of your favorite restaurants see menu changes this week? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Disney World Restaurants Saw BIG Menu Changes This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The hardest part of new Spirit Jerseys being released in Disney World is the waiting period to get them online at shopDisney! Our favorite droid! We have seen some pretty cool Star Wars locations being featured on Spirit Jerseys as of late and shopDisney has officially dropped the next in this popular line! While we have previously seen this Spirit Jersey in the parks, you can now get your very own Naboo Spirit Jersey on shopDisney if you have no way to purchase it from Disney World! Naboo Spirit Jersey The front of this Spirit Jersey is yellow and displays an ombre of pink and purple while showcasing the Star Wars logo on the chest! Front of Naboo Spirit Jersey on shopDisney ©shopDisney The back of the Spirit Jersey has the same color detail but showcases the landscape of Naboo! Back of the Naboo Spirit Jersey on shopDisney ©shopDisney The Naboo Spirit Jersey is priced at $69.99 and is available now! Click Here to Purchase the Naboo Spirit Jersey from shopDisney! The only other Spirit Jersey in this collection that is still available on shopDisney is the Cloud City Spirit Jersey. Cloud City Spirit Jersey The Cloud City Spirit Jersey is available on shopDisney for $69.99. Click Here to Purchase the Cloud City Spirit Jersey on shopDisney! If these Spirit Jerseys are anything like the rest in this collection that was released, you should seriously consider punching into hyperdrive and grabbing one while you can! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Has Some New Eats You Have to Check out 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. What is your favorite piece of Star Wars merch that you have found in the parks? Lets us know in the comments below!The post The Newest 'Star Wars' Spirit Jersey is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a LOT going on at Disney World right now, as things at the resort start edging back to pre-closure normals! Atlantic Dance Hall We’ve got reopening dates for two of the All-Star Resorts and both Port Orleans resorts, and we were just AT the reopening of ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (which will reopen soon, too)! And now we’ve got even more reopening news for you — Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is set to reopen on August 6th. Time to boogie down! Although the Disney World website does not yet have hours listed for the nightclub, the marquee reveals that the dance party returns on that date from 8PM to 1AM. Dance Party is back! So if you’re at Disney World during that time and feel like shaking your groove thang, you’ll have a place to do that! We’re covering all the reopenings at Disney World, so stay tuned for more news! Check Out Photos From Disney World’s Reopening Day vs. Now! 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 been to Atlantic Dance Hall? Let us know in the comments! The post Put On Your Dancing Shoes! Disney World's Atlantic Dance Hall Is Reopening SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Headed to Disneyland soon? Ah, What a Beautiful View If you are, you’re probably going to want to be in the loop on all the latest changes and happenings! Well, we’ve made some visits to Disneyland over the past week and we’re bringing you an update on everything new in food, construction, and merchandise around the resort! Disneyland Park Food Updates Refreshment Corner Let’s start with the food updates (duh)! In Disneyland Park, Refreshment Corner reopened and brought with it an all new hot dog — the Esquite Hot Dog! Warning, this dog is SPICY. New Esquite Hot Dog For $11.99 you can snag this foot-long hot dog with crushed corn chips and corn esquite mix, and topped with Cotija cheese, chili-cayenne powder, and grilled onion garnish. Want to see more of this spicy dog? Click here! Hungry Bear Restaurant Nearby at Hungry Bear Restaurant, there’s an ADORABLE new Hungry Bear Sipper for $13.99. Do you recognize the character on it? Hungry Bear Sipper It’s Humphrey the Bear from the old Donald and Goofy cartoons! To see more of this sipper, click here! Downtown Disney Food Updates Marceline’s Confectionery In Downtown Disney, we’re heading over to Marceline’s Confectionery for a new treat that might give Dole Whip a run for its money — if you like marshmallows, that is. Pineapple Marshmallow Wand Check out the Pineapple Marshmallow Wand for $5.49! Click here for our FULL review of this treat! Disneyland Park Construction Updates Matterhorn Bobsleds Now, on to the construction! Matterhorn Bobsleds reopened from its closure in Disneyland Park! Matterhorn Bobsleds Yay! We are SO glad we get to cruise through our favorite Fantasyland mountain again! To see more about this reopening, click here! Astro Blasters Aaaaaand Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters reopened too. Can you score like a Galactic Hero? Astro Blasters Mickey’s Mix Magic Fireworks Of course, the big, BIG news of the week is that fireworks returned! Beginning July 4th, Mickey’s Mix Magic Fireworks started launching above Sleeping Beauty Castle for the first time in over a year! Fireworks are back!! Keep in mind this show occurs on select nights only. Want to see more of the return of fireworks? Click here! Disney California Adventure Construction Updates Avengers Campus Over at Disney California Adventure, TWO Avengers had some snazzy new outfits. Black Widow is now wearing her white costume from her movie that just came out… Black Widow …And we’re keeping an eye out for President Loki too! To see more of Loki’s new costume, click here! And there you have it! That’s all of the latest that we spotted in Disneyland Resort over the past week. We’ll check in again next week and, as always, stay tuned to DFB in the meantime for all the latest updates! Click here to see more of the latest news from 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. Headed to Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disneyland Resort: Fireworks are BACK and TWO Iconic Rides Reopened! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As you may know, we’re halfway to the holidays! Not too long from now, the Disney parks will be covered in (fake) snow and ornaments will be everywhere! Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle But for now, we’ve got some great news for anyone craving some Christmas spirit! Recently, Disney Parks took to Twitter to announce that Halfway to the Holidays would be celebrated with food specials at the Disney parks, sneak peeks at new merch, a special live TikTok event on July 14th, and more! The celebration will begin July 12th! A few months ago, Disney did a Halfway to Halloween event with similar festivities, so it’s no surprise that they’re doing Halfway to the Holidays too! This is just the beginning! We’ll keep you posted with the latest Halfway to the Holidays offerings as they come out, so stay tuned here for more! Click here to read more about EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival’s menus and pricing! 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 Disney’s Halfway to the Holidays event? Let us know in the comments! The post Christmas in July Anyone? Joffrey's at Disney Springs Has Limited-Time Holiday Drinks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you feel it? The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is RIGHT around the corner and today made it feel even more REAL! France booth ALWAYS comes through! ©Disney Today as we were visiting EPCOT we noticed some new additions to the Food and Wine Festival Booths that were not there before. Disney added menus with prices around most of the booths around World Showcase! We made sure to grab some first looks for you so that you can continue to plan your trip to The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year! Let’s take a look! The first menu that we came across was Flavors from Fire. The menu this year is featuring two savory dishes and one dessert with three alcoholic beverage options. These food items are all returning and are some fan-favorites! The Corned Beef Corner Route Sounds SO good! The next menu that went up was Earth Eats! This booth highlights meat alternatives for our Vegan and Vegetarian fans out there. Impossible meat fans, this one is for you! We can see the return of the Impossible Burger Slider and the new Impossible Three-Bean Chili! Both sound delicious. The spiced apple chai tea sounds refreshing! Oh boy! It is NOODLE TIME! One of our most anticipated booths of the festival, Noodle Exchange, put their menu up as well and features dishes like Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho and Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles! Look at all those noodles Our team is especially excited for this booth! Get More Information on the 8 New Booths Coming to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Looking forward to the Australia booth this year? Well, let’s put another shrimp on the barbie because the menu is now up too! This menu is going to feature the Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp and for dessert a Deconstructed Pavlova! Can’t wait to taste those shrimp again! Shimmering Sips is up next and it is going to be returning the Shimmering Strawberry Soft Serve and also featuring a Banana Bread with a mixed berry compote, YUM! That special EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Corkcicle costs $21. That banana bread looks amazing! As we were walking we also came across the menu showcasing the items for Emile’s Fromage Montage and needless to say we got even more excited! All the cheese all at once, please. To complete the crawl, you’ll buy 5 cheesy dishes from around the festival, and then be rewarded with a free prize! Click here to learn more about the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Cheese Crawl Craving those AMAZING Kālua Pork Sliders? Well, Hawai’i also had their menu up and it made us crave it too! So excited for the return of the Kālua Pork Sliders! Next up on our walk, we saw the menu for one of the new booths at the Food and Wine Festival, The Swanky Saucy Swine. We honestly cannot get over the fact that there is a Crispy Pig Ear Salad either. I mean, Pig Ears! Really?! Next on our journey around World Showcase was the China booth which had its menu on display. This menu featured some delicious-looking Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings and a ZiRanBeef Bao Bun as well as one of our favorite cocktails the ByeJoe Punch! ByeJoe Punch you are ours! Ready for more Asian flavors? Next up on the trek, we spotted the menu for India! All you bread-service fans out there — it looks like it will be making an appearance at the India booth this year! You had us at bread service This next booth is new-ish. You will notice that the Kenya booth is taking the place of the Africa booth that we have seen in the past. Fans of the Tusker Lager will be able to get some here! We can’t wait to try the Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin. Check Out Our FREE DFB Printable for All the Food Booths at the 2021 Food and Wine Festival! Calling all cheese fans! The Alps booth is back and the menu is showcasing their cheesy fan-favorite dishes including the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese. Look at that cheese! Keeping with the European theme, we are going to take a look at the menu for Germany next! Don’t look now but everyone’s favorite Schinkennudeln is BACK! Is it not obvious we love the cheese?! It made last year’s best of the fest list! Check out the FULL menus for this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! The next booth on our walk was Spain. We spotted the returning Charcuterie cone on the menu this year. The Paella looks yummy this year! It looks like the Italy menu is up as well! Anytime you pair cheese-filled Ravioli, Pomodoro Sauce, and deep-frying, you can count us in! This menu does offer some pricier options, though. Italy Menu Making our way over to the American Pavilion, we stopped at where the Hops and Barley booth will be located and took a look at their menu as well! Carrot Cake Please! We cannot wait to listen to some live music and enjoy some of that delicious Carrot Cake! Get more details on the America Gardens Bandstand Concert Series Cheese fans, are you still here? We have a returning favorite and we spotted it on the menu at the Greece booth! The Griddled Cheese is back and we cannot wait to give it another try. You have GOT to try that Griddled Cheese! The next menu that we came across was the Ireland booth ready to go with some returning favorites! Say no more. Warm Bread Pudding it is! The next stop on this delicious journey led us to Canada! On our way to check out the menu though we were able to spot one of our favorite Cast Members Jason and the rest of the Jammitors making magic and putting smiles on all of our faces! LOVE the Jammitors! After this very welcomed pit stop, we were able to take a look at the menu for the Canada booth. Do yourself a favor and try the Cheddar and Bacon Soup! And that’s a wrap! Missing Menus Report As we are sure you noticed there were some missing friends from our list of menus. We were sad to see that Mexico, Brew-Wing, France, Japan, Belgium, and The Refreshment Port did not have their menus up yet. With all of the progress that they have had, we are sure it’s only a matter of time, but for now, we will wait! Be sure to visit our page showing you all the menus, prices, and delicious food pics you can handle! Check Out ALL the Food and Wine 2021 Information HERE! 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 What menu item are you MOST excited about at The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments below!The post PHOTOS: Food and Wine Festival Menus with PRICES are Up in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I know EXACTLY what you are thinking. “Why wouldn’t I want to be in Magic Kingdom for the 50th? Are you crazy?!?! I would do anything to be there!” EPCOT Well, we are here to tell you there are PLENTY of reasons to skip out on Magic Kingdom when October 1st comes around. The biggest and most obvious reason to not go to Magic Kingdom on October 1st is the sheer amount of things going on at EPCOT. I mean it seriously rivals what Magic Kingdom has on the docket, so let’s take a look. Harmonious Fireworks While Magic Kingdom will be debuting its new nighttime spectacular “Disney Enchantment,” EPCOT will be debuting its highly anticipated nighttime spectacular “Harmonious.” Harmonious has been touted as one of the biggest nighttime spectaculars that Disney has ever done and we have been waiting on it for a while due to the pandemic. ©Disney With musicians from all around the world and all of the massive (Stargate-looking) showpieces, this show is primed to be an epic one. Since both of the debuts of the nighttime spectacular are on October 1st, it definitely makes it a hard decision as far as which one to pick. More Harmonious construction! You can’t go wrong here but we gotta be honest and say we are VERY interested to see how those fountains are going to end up working in the show. Fireworks are Back at Disney World! Check Out What Changes That Will Bring! EPCOT Entrance FINALLY Finished! The journey to see EPCOT transformed into a refreshed version of its past has been an exciting one to watch. These artist renderings look amazing! ©Disney From the new-old fountain that gave us some serious nostalgia vibes, all the way to the new lighting that transforms the entrance at nighttime, we LOVE the new entrance at EPCOT, and we cannot wait for these last few touches on Spaceship Earth! It will have a whole new lighting system on its exterior by the 50th. Click Here to See What Has Already Been Cut From the EPCOT Transformation! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Grand Opening! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is a carbon copy of the attraction that is featured at Disneyland Paris has been talked about since 2017 when it was confirmed that it would be making its way to EPCOT. It’s opening on October 1st, so if you want to be one of the first to ride, you will want to be in EPCOT that day! I wonder what “little chef” will be cooking up! ©Disney So grab your chef hat and say ‘Au Revoir’ to Magic Kingdom and ‘Bonjour’ to EPCOT and little chef Remy! Excited for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Click Here to See Some Updates on the New Moana Attraction at EPCOT! La Crêperie de Paris Grand Opening! If a new ride and land expansion wasn’t enough, EPCOT had to throw in crepes too. I mean seriously who doesn’t love crêpes? Disney has crêpes, Universal has crêpes, I mean heck, even IHOP has crêpes now. From the sounds of it, however, Disney has some great things prepared for this new dining location. Just hand over the crêpes and no one will get hurt ©Disney Disney has announced that La Crêperie de Paris will be opening on October 1st and will offer both quick-service and table-service options. The menu for La Crêperie de Paris was constructed by celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse. If that name sounds familiar to you then you may be thinking of the fact that he is also responsible for the menu at Chefs de France, which is now reopened in the France Pavilion at EPCOT! Disney has confirmed the menu will feature both sweet crepes, savory buckwheat galettes, which are gluten-friendly, and authentic French hard cider. Go ahead and wipe the drool off your face already we have some more reasons to go over. Love Crêpes? Check Out This New Crêpe in Disney World NOW! Dining Options You know here at DFB we are ALL about the food. Well, it is no secret that EPCOT typically ranks pretty high on our lists for good eats. That still reigns true on October 1st and for good reason. For starters, you have the return of the Food and Wine Festival this year. It will be running from July 15th-November 20th this year and we are really excited for the full return of Food and Wine. We are also excited because specifically on October 1st there will be some food booths opening for the first day! Live Music returns and New Booths galore! ©Disney Crowds and Park Pass Availability Last, but certainly not least, we need to cover the crowds. You may have your vacation scheduled for October 1st and did not even realize what was going on when you booked your trip. You may want to avoid all the crowds all at once as much as possible. If that is you, then you definitely may want to consider a park pass reservation at another park other than Magic Kingdom and maybe other than EPCOT. ©Disney As of right now, you won’t find any Park Pass availability for Magic Kingdom or EPCOT on October 1st for any of the different buckets that Disney separates Park Pass Reservations into. Availability varies for different guests for other theme parks, however. If you are not an annual pass holder and just have Theme Park Tickets for October 1st then you still have availability to book a reservation for both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Still Available for the 50th! If you are staying at select Disney Resort Hotels you also have your own bucket of Park Pass Reservations. As of right now you also can still book a reservation at either Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but there are no longer any available reservations for Magic Kingdom or EPCOT at this time. Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Still Available for the 50th for Disney Resort Guests! Last, and certainly not least are our Annual Pass Holders. As of right now, there are no longer any Park Pass Reservations available for Annual Pass Holders. Don’t fret however as of late we have seen Disney replenish these Park Pass Reservations as things have been returning to normal more and more. No More Park Pass Reservations for Annual Pass Holders, Womp Womp! Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are ramping up to be VERY crowded on October 1st and if that is a priority for you to avoid we suggest maybe looking at one of the other two parks that still have Park Pass Reservations. Click Here to Take a Look at How Fireworks Have Impacted Disney World’s Crowd Level! The Meat and Potatoes The 50th Anniversary is FAST approaching and we couldn’t be more excited for it, but if you don’t have a Park Pass Reservation for Magic Kingdom, don’t fret because October 1st is ramping up to be an absolutely EPIC day for all of the parks at Walt Disney World. Whether it is the new Disney Fab 50 statues being unveiled, the new nighttime spectaculars, or maybe the new attractions launching on October 1st. We will be there covering it all and giving you all the updates as they come in, so stay tuned here with us! Heading to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Check Out Why August 2nd is an Important Date for You! 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 about the 50th Anniversary are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below!The post Why You DON’T Want to Be in Magic Kingdom on Disney World's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have to admit that one of our favorite characters in Moana is Hei Hei (sorry, Maui!). Hei Hei Cone There’s just something lovable about this super unintelligent chicken that makes us smile. And we’ve loved seeing Hei Hei represented at Disney World — in a Dole Whip cone (yes, that is a thing that happened!), on a MagicBand, on shirts, and more! And we found Hei Hei in a most unusual place today at Disney World. Now we’re big fans of the Parasol Stand at Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom. We’ve seen some beautiful and creative hand-painted designs dedicated to Disney favorites like the Haunted Mansion, Hocus Pocus, and more. But the parasol that caught our eye today is dedicated to Moana. Moana Parasol But what had us laughing was the painting of Hei Hei on the parasol. We love that wonderfully mindless chicken! Hei, It’s Hei Hei! The parasol does feature Moana, along with some pretty waves and other art. We love looking at these hand-painted works of art because they are among the more unique souvenirs you can find at Disney World. So if you’re a Hei Hei fan, keep that in mind! And we’ll let you know if we spot any of our other favorite funny Disney characters in the parks!  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 parasol? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Funniest Bird Just Turned Up On A Unique Souvenir at Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it’s almost time for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? We are so ready to visit all the food booths, participate in some fun activities, and see some great entertainment this year! The Food & Wine Festival Will be Starting Soon! Last year’s event was modified due to health and safety measures, but as we’ve seen recently at Disney World, many of the health and safety guidelines at the parks have changed and things are starting to get back to pre-closure “normal”. So maybe we expected this year’s event to look more like the festivals from 2019 and before, but so far, we’re still seeing some surprising changes to the festival. Here’s a look at three of the biggest surprises! No Dole Whip So something HUGE is missing from this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. When we started to look over the full menus for all the booths, not only did we notice a ton of new food items, but we saw that one item was just outright missing — the DOLE Whip. Dole Whip with Fanta at the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Although DOLE Pineapple Juice is the ingredient of several items at the Hawaii Booth, none of the menus include any kind of DOLE Whip. And this is a surprise because we’ve seen DOLE Whip at the festival almost every year since 2013! Now we know that some menus could change, so Dole Whips could eventually turn up this year. Learn More About The Missing DOLE Whip at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat To The Beat Concerts We thought that this year’s festival would bring back the Eat To The Beat concerts which were canceled last year for health and safety reasons. These concerts bring popular bands to the American Gardens Theater for free concerts that take place three times per evening. We’ve seen everyone from Tiffany to Hanson to Sugar Ray! Sugar Ray at Eat to the Beat in 2017 But Disney has not made a statement that Eat To The Beat would return this year, and instead, have announced the same entertainment we’ve seen at previous festivals with Disney performers and local bands. Although we spied a hint suggesting Eat to the Beat might return, Disney has still not announced anything about it. Will More Entertainment Return to Disney World in 2021?! Here’s What We Know. Special Events Another thing that Disney has been quiet about returning to this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival are the special events we’ve seen in previous years (except for last year’s modified festival). We’ve seen no announcements about Party for the Senses, and Food Seminars (like the cheese seminars and Mexican Tequila lunch). 2017 Party For The Senses We’ve also seen no mention of Celebrity Chef appearances at the “Sunday Brunch With The Chef” series. In the past, we’ve seen Carla Hall, Buddy Valastro, and Jamie Deen at the festival. Check Out Some Other Activities You Can Do at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival So like last year’s festival, this year’s event still feels relatively modified. But if we get any announcements about these three things, we’ll be sure to share them with you first! And stay tuned on Thursday, July 15th when we take you with us through the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Here’s The BEST NEWS About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This Year! 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 Will you be attending this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Surprising Changes At The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Walt Disney World! The Tree of Life is gorgeous in the sunshine! We take a look at the average wait times for each attraction everrrry single week to see which ride lines are getting longer, shorter, or staying the same! Summer is in full swing and this past Sunday was 4th of July, so let’s see if people here for the holiday affected the crowd levels. Here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week. Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time this week with 63 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Next, we had Splash Mountain at 48 minutes, Space Mountain at 44 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 42 minutes, and Jungle Cruise at 41 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight In the 30s were Astro Orbiter at 35 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 35 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 30 minutes. Astro Orbiter Down to the 20s, we had Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 28 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 25 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 21 minutes, and“it’s a small world” at 21 minutes, Look out for the goat! Quite a few more rides were in the teens this week compared to last. We had Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 19 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 17 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 17 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 16 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 16 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 14 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 12 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 11 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 11 minutes. Let’s go Under the Sea Rides with an average wait time of fewer than 10 minutes included Liberty Square Riverboat at 9 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 3 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 2 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, Test Track yet again had the longest average wait time at 64 minutes. Nothing is ever going to beat Test Track, huh? We bet the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will! What Design Would You Make? Then we had Frozen Ever After at 45 minutes, Soarin’ at 26 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 26 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 23 minutes. Welcome Back, Friends! Even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 18 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 13 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 10 minutes, and Living with the Land at 10 minutes. Thank the Phoenicians All of the theater shows in EPCOT had zero waits this past week including: American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash had the highest average wait time this week at 81 minutes (another ride that dominates the long wait times). Howdy, partner! After that we had Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 57 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 53 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 52 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 43 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 42 minutes. Anyone Up for a Ride? Following that was Alien Swirling Saucers at 30 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 18 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 11 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 10 minutes. Animal Kingdom Finally, in Animal Kingdom, Avatar Flight of Passage jumped up to an average wait time of 97 minutes!!! Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom After that was Na’vi River Journey at 43 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 38 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 36 minutes, and Expedition Everest at 30 minutes. Safari time Looking for rides with wait times under 25 minutes? This week we had DINOSAUR at 22 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 12 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 8 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! There are alllll the wait times from Walt Disney World this week! It seems like a few rides went up slightly from last week, but those popular attractions in each park continue to dominate when it comes to the longest wait time. We’ll be here to keep an eye on the lines, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see if summer crowds are thinning out in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you wait 97 minutes for Avatar Flight of Passage? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Rides Had Average Wait Times Over an HOUR in Disney World Last 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. Disney World is constantly coming out with new merchandise all over the parks. Most of the time you will find long lines and empty shelves because of how many people want these new items. Mickey Shaped Foam Soap Dispenser We do occasionally come across some items that leave us wondering if someone had one too many drinks from Nomad Lounge before giving the green light. While walking around Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we came across something that will legitimately keep you up at night! While shopping in Mombasa Marketplace today, one of our reporters found the MOST TERRIFYING version of Simba we have ever laid our eyes on. Here, take a look for yourself. We will NOT be sleeping tonight. Why did Disney do Simba dirty like that?! This thing is seriously what nightmares are made of. When you compare it to the other Simba merchandise in the store it makes it even worse. This big feet Simba plush is adorable! I mean look at how cute this one is. They even have a Disney Babies Simba Plush Doll in a pouch in the parks as well as online at shopDisney that put “Nightmare Simba” to shame. So adorable Just about every other piece of The Lion King merch features Simba looking cute or fierce, but we don’t know what happened here. Click Here To Purchase the Disney Babies Simba Plush Doll In Pouch! We are sure there are some folks that want to add this to their collection. If you are one of those people, we found “Nightmare Simba” in Mombasa Marketplace at Animal Kingdom for $19.99. As for us, we will be steering clear of this one! Looking for Good Eats at Animal Kingdom? Check out These Tacos We Found Hiding in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is the scariest thing you have ever seen at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!The post Simba...What Has Disney Done To You?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

More than a year has gone by since Disney World’s theme parks closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s Been Quite the Year A whole bunch of things have changed since then. Restaurants have reopened, hotels have become available for guests to enjoy again, and fan-favorite shows and experiences have returned. So, today we’re taking a trip in our virtual time machine and taking a look at some of the very BEST moments from the last year in Disney World. Ready to come on this happy journey with us? Here’s a look at 20 of our very favorite moments from this past year (from July of 2020 to July of 2021) in no particular order: 1 — The Parks Reopening July 11th — Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened to guests in Walt Disney World July 15th — EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened to guests in Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom on Re-opening Day The tears were very real. 2 — First Look at the New Castle Colors Getting a first look at the new castle colors was definitely a special moment. Cinderella Castle Although nowadays the Castle is looking a bit different with all those 50th Anniversary decorations! 3 — Cavalcades We truly didn’t expect to like cavalcades as much as we did, but they’ve been quite the delight! Mickey AND Minnie! We especially loved when the cavalcades got a Halloween flair… Jack Skellington …and when we got to sing along to some Christmas favorites when the holiday cavalcades came through. Santa! We can’t wait to see the special 50th Anniversary cavalcade. 4 — The Electrical Water Pageant’s Return What a special night it was when the Electrical Water Pageant returned! Electrical Water Pageant You can catch this special water parade from Disney resorts along Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. 5 — The Appearance of Seasonal Decorations The parks are beautiful on their own (of course), but things get even more awesome when seasonal decorations get added! We’re talking about all of those lovely Mickey-shaped jack-o-lanterns and more during spooky season. Magic Kingdom with a pumpkin Mickey And, of course, we can’t forget about the holiday decorations we spotted throughout the parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts. Animal Kingdom Lodge We can’t wait to see what the decorations will look like this year. 6 — Holiday Projections on Cinderella Castle We missed the dream lights, but the holiday projections on the Castle last year were pretty spectacular! Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle Dream lights or holiday projections — what do you think? 7 — New Fountain Revealed at EPCOT The perfect blend of old and new, EPCOT’s fountain is truly a sight to behold… Absolutely Captivating …especially when you catch it casually forming rainbows! 8 — New Spots for Sweet Treats Over the past year, 2 new spots for sweet treats opened in Disney Springs — Gideon’s Bakehouse… Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie …and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Fruity Pebbles Donut And our stomachs (and wallets and dentist visits) have never been the same. But seriously, if you love donuts, cookies, cakes, donut burgers(?!), coffee, and other treats, these are 2 spots that are not to be missed in Disney Springs. 9 — Hotels Reopening Over the past year many of Disney World’s hotels have reopened including Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Wilderness Lodge Renovated Rooms And more resorts are set to reopen soon! 10 — Park Hopping Returns Park Hopping came back at the start of 2021 in a modified way. LET’S GO!! The 4 park challenge can once again commence! 11 — EPCOT Festivals Enjoying the EPCOT festivals was one of the highlights of this past year. We’re talking ALL the festivals — the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival… Chicken and Waffle …the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays… Spaceship Earth Cookie …the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts… Festival of the Arts …and the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! EPCOT And the 2021 Food & Wine Festival is just days away! Alright, and to finish things off, we’ll take these next few ones a bit more rapid-fire! 12 — Getting to Walk Into Part of the Ratatouille Area in the France Pavilion Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion 13 — Seeing the New Jaw-Dropping Nighttime Lighting in EPCOT EPCOT entrance at night 14 — Blizzard Beach Reopening Water Slides 15 — Festival of the Lion King Reopening A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King 16 — Fireworks Returning to Magic Kingdom… Fireworks are back at Magic Kingdom! …and EPCOT Fireworks have returned to EPCOT 17 — Casey’s Corner Reopening ALL the food! 18 — ‘Ohana Reopening So much food!! 19 — Lots of Other Restaurants Reopening Like Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, Tusker House, and more! YUM 20 — Pre-Shows Returning The Stretching Room is Back in Action! And that’s just some of the best moments from this year. Of course, there were more that took place along the way, and more that will surely take place in the future. We hope this little trip down memory lane brought a smile to your face! We can’t wait to see what amazing memories we all get to make at Disney World in the next year. Click here to see our guide to the 50th Anniversary at Disney World and get excited for what’s to come! 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. The post The Best Moments of the Past Year in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of Disney’s Animal Kingdom seasonal snack Kiosks, the Smiling Crocodile, is back! This spot is known for wacky treats like the delicious Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnuts and the surface-of-the-sun hot Pulled Pork Tamales, and serves up Mexican-inspired cuisine! The Smiling Crocodile For the past year, this snack spot has been closed, but on July 11th it reopened with an updated menu! So, we stopped by to check it out! Located in the Discovery Island section of Animal Kingdom, this is a great spot to take a break from a day at the park and enjoy some nice food! The outside of this kiosk is full of cute carvings and fun little details! The Smiling Crocodile! The first thing we noticed was the menu! The Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnuts have moved over to the nearby Eight Spoon Cafe, making room for three different street tacos! Smiling Crocodile’s Updated Menu We walked up to the kiosk and ended up ordering almost everything on the menu! Our only problems were the lack of tequila flavor and that you don’t get the watermelon flavor unless you stir it up a lot. The menu did say “hint of watermelon”, and they weren’t lying. Overall, this was a good refreshing drink, you’ll love it if you like POG juice! The Island Sunrise! The first dish we got was the Street Corn Tacos featuring Two Tacos with Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Poblano Peppers, and Red Onion topped with Pico de Gallo, Chili-Lime Mayonnaise, and Cotija Cheese served with a side of Chips and Salsa for $9.99. The Street Corn Tacos! The corn, beans, and cheese went together so well! The corn was a little bit spicy, but it wasn’t too intense. It also had a nice smokey, roasted flavor that went well with the fresh herbs and the peppers. We ended up adding a little extra salsa just to give this taco an extra kick! Yum! Now, it’s time to bring the heat! The second dish we got was the Chicken Street Tacos featuring Two Roasted Chicken Tacos tossed in a House-made Sauce with Lime Crema, Cotija Cheese, Cabbage, and Pickled Onion served with a side of Chips and Salsa for $9.99. The Chicken Street Taco! The chicken in these tacos was SPICY! We were okay with the spice, but if you don’t like spicy food, maybe steer clear! The chicken was moist, the herbs added a nice freshness, the onions had plenty of great crunch — this was a great street taco! Lots of chicken in this one! Both of the taco dishes have Chips and Salsa on the side and they were GREAT! The chips were warm and crunchy, we could tell they were fresh! The salsa was like a salsa verde and a pico de gallo put together, it was really refreshing and had just the right amount of spice! This was an excellent chip and dip. Chips and salsa! If you’re looking for some good street tacos and great chips and salsa, the Smiling Crocodile is the place for you! The Island Sunrise was a refreshing drink, but needed a good stir! The Street Corn Tacos had a great balance of flavor and just the right amount of spice and freshness. The Chicken Street Tacos were spicy but really delicious! The chips and salsa were fresh and really well done. Overall, this was a good place to grab some tacos and a drink! However, if you’re looking for the Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnut that used to be here, head over to Eight Spoon Cafe nearby. If you still want a quick bite but aren’t feeling tacos, check out Trilo-Bites and Dino Diner in Dinoland, U.S.A. Most guests would pass by this location, but if you’re a taco fan, we recommend giving it a shot! We’ll keep you updated on the latest reopenings in Disney World, so stay tuned! Click here to read more about what STILL hasn’t come back to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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There are SO many new things coming to Disney World this year for its big 50th anniversary! ©Disney We’re getting a new fireworks show and character cavalcade in Magic Kingdom, a new daytime show in Animal Kingdom, and golden character statues throughout the parks! We also will FINALLY see the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the expansion of the France Pavilion in EPCOT! With the expansion comes a brand new restaurant featuring some famous French food, and we’re here to tell you why you should be excited about the opening! La Crêperie de Paris will open in EPCOT’s France pavilion on October 1st, 2021, AKA Disney World’s 50th anniversary AKA the BIGGEST day of the year for the parks! Just hand over the crêpes and no one will get hurt ©Disney As you may have figured out by the name, the restaurant’s main focus will be crêpes! We do not know the official menu yet, but we do know that it’s being created by celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse. Disney has said the menu will take inspiration from the Brittany region of France, which is in the northwestern part of the country. La Crêperie de Paris Sweet crêpes and savory galettes will be on the menu. Galettes are similar crêpes, but are usually made with buckwheat flour and filled with savory foods like meat and cheese. Crêpes are thinner, made with wheat flour, and are usually filled with sweet things like fruit and Nutella. Crêpes for dinner and dessert? Sign us up, please! Strawberries Romanoff Crepe from AristoCrêpes in Disney Springs The restaurant will have table service AND quick service options, which is so exciting! This hopefully means that more people will get to experience the new restaurant when it opens since there are two ways to order food. We’ve already seen what the quick service windows look like, but we can’t WAIT to see the inside of this place! La Crêperie de Paris Being able to sit down in the air conditioning and order a crêpe from your table is a delightful upgrade from the small crêpe stand in the front of the pavilion. Eating from a quick service spot works if you want a fast meal, but this new table service option is going to be a great change of pace if you want to relax a little during your park day. We can finally have our crêpe and eat it too! La Crêperie de Paris A FULL restaurant of these iconic French pancakes is an awesome expansion for the pavilion! We’ve been watching construction on the restaurant for what feels like forever, and now the opening is just a few months away! La Crêperie de Paris This place has a lot of things working in its favor! It’s opening the same day as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in a brand new expansion of the already gorgeous France pavilion, it has two ways to dine, has a menu created by a celebrity chef, and will have crêpes for both entrées and dessert. Yeah, we CAN’T WAIT! We’ll be sure to check out La Crêperie de Paris on opening day and give you a full review, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates on October 1st! Click here to see what else is opening on Disney World’s 50th anniversary! 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 going to check out the new crêpe restaurant once it’s open? Let us know in the comments! The post People STILL Aren't Talking About This New Disney World Restaurant...But They Should Be! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially been one year since Disney World reopened! A LOT has changed at Disney World over the past year! Over the past year, things have changed drastically at Disney World! We’ve seen the end of temperature checks, the end of mask requirements in most situations, and the end of social distancing. We’re also seeing more people in the parks as both entertainment and fireworks begin to resume. But just how different are things today compared to Disney World’s reopening one year ago today? We’re taking a look back to compare! Magic Kingdom Then At reopening day at Magic Kingdom, there were physical distance markers at the entrance spaced six feet apart, according to CDC guidelines at the time. Magic Kingdom reopening Guests were to remain with their groups, with each group standing on its own marker. Now Now, those markers are gone and guests are no longer putting space between themselves and other groups. No more social distancing There has also been an increase in capacity in the parks, so more guests are filing through the entrance now. Then Main Street, U.S.A. crowds on reopening day seemed pretty intense at first, but they began to disperse making the park feel much emptier overall. Magic Kingdom Crowds on reopening day People were also extra conscious of social distancing as they walked through the parks. Now Main Street, U.S.A. now looks a LOT different. The crowds have returned to Disney World this summer, and it feels pretty packed. Main Street, U.S.A. crowds now And social distancing is now just a memory. Also, face masks are no longer required outdoors or indoors for vaccinated guests. Then On reopening day, there were times when we had part of the park to ourselves. The area around Gaston’s Tavern was completely empty! Crowd Level in Fantasyland It was like this in many areas of the parks right after reopening! Now That’s changed a lot, too. The crowds are back and it’s probably going to be a while before we can take photos in the parks without people in them. We often see a line out of the door at restaurants like Gaston’s Tavern! Gaston’s Tavern Now Every part of the park feels much busier now (because it is!). EPCOT Then Over in Future World, EPCOT was very quiet and peaceful on reopening day. EPCOT There were only small groups of people hanging around. Now Things have certainly changed here, too. EPCOT crowds are back, too However, there is so much space at EPCOT that it’s still relatively easy for groups to keep their distance from others if they choose. Then Crowds in the World Showcase pavilions were virtually non-existent when EPCOT reopened. Pavilions were super chill EPCOT had a VERY laid back vibe. Now The crowds are all over World Showcase now, as exhibited in the below photo at the France Pavilion. It’s a drastic difference! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Then Entering Hollywood Studios when the park first reopened was very similar to what we saw at Magic Kingdom and the other parks. Hollywood Studios Reopening Day There was not much of a line, and there were distancing markers as far as the eye could see. Now The distancing markers have disappeared now, and many more people are entering the parks each day. Hollywood Studios Entrance We’ve also noticed rope drop is a pretty busy time for the parks again! Then In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Oga’s Cantina was virtually a ghost town due to limited capacity. Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios Before the closure, this bar was usually pretty packed! Now Well, Oga’s isn’t quite as packed as pre-closure, but you can tell that capacity has been raised. And guests now share the bar space and tables with strangers again. Time to make some friends at your shared table! However, this is one reservation that’s still hard to get, even with its raised capacity! Then Walking towards Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was pretty chill on reopening day. Hollywood Studios The crowds were light and spaced out. Now Although we’re still seeing mostly lower crowds than pre-closure, there are still way more people coming to this park now. Everyone showed up to Hollywood Studios today! Things are getting back to “normal”, it seems. Then Popular quick-service spots like the Milk Stand in Galaxy’s Edge had almost no wait. Milk Stand It was easy to go up to a stand like this and grab what you wanted! Now Nowadays, if you want some Blue or Green Milk, you’ll probably be waiting a while. Milk Stand Line Now This is a popular snack in Hollywood Studios, and even though Mobile Order is offered here, you might have to wait in a line like this. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Then We were in shock at how empty Pandora felt when Animal Kingdom reopened. Pandora Crowds (or lack thereof) And we only had a 10-minute wait for Flight of Passage! Now My, how times have changed. The crowds are certainly back in Pandora. Animal Kingdom crowds And the wait time today for Flight of Passage was at 90 minutes. Then Most of Animal Kingdom had low crowds on reopening day. Where are the people? PhotoPass lines were short, too! Now Well, we think this photo shows best how things have changed since reopening. Here’s what recent Animal Kingdom crowds have looked like. Crowds It’s starting to look a lot more like pre-closure now! But that’s to be expected as Disney World continues to raise capacity and bring back more activities and entertainment for guests. And with more hotels reopening this year, we bet we’ll see even more guests for the 50th anniversary celebration! We’ll be at Disney World to cover those crowds, too, so don’t go anywhere! 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! 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Have you been to Disney World at Christmas time?? Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree The gorgeous decorations, characters in their Christmas outfits, and the Christmas food — oh, that Christmas food!! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this Christmas, October 26th is a very important date for you so that you can get the best Disney Christmas food! What does October 26th have to do with Christmas, you might ask? Well, that’s the day you can make your Disney World dining reservations for Christmas day in Disney! Dining reservations are available 60 days out from the start of your trip, so if you’ll be there on the days before Christmas too, you need to make those reservations a little earlier! Mickey Christmas Cookies! Starting October 26, 2021 at 5:45AM EST, you can make online reservations at Disney sit-down restaurants across the parks. Use the website or the My Disney Experience app to get those dining spots! If you’d prefer to make your reservations over the phone, those open at 7AM, also on October 26th, so keep in mind that you’ll be an hour behind the online reservation people! And you might end up waiting on hold. Prep and Landing Cupcake If you miss that deadline and can’t get the reservations you want, do not despair! Oftentimes, last-minute reservations open up as people cancel. Since this is Christmas, we wouldn’t count on that — especially for one of the busiest days at Disney World! So we suggest grabbing a reservation that is available — maybe your plan B? — and keep watching for surprise availability for ones you really want but didn’t get the first time! Goofy dressed as Santa! We hope you get all the reservations you’re looking for and remember to set those alarms for October 26th at 5:45AM EST! Keep following DFB for Disney World planning tips! Read our tips for snagging hard to get Disney World reservations! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World for Christmas this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Why October 26th Matters If You’re Going to Disney World for Christmas Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article