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Today the Flavors of Florida event kicked off in Disney Springs! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ During this event, you’ll find all kinds of Florida-inspired dishes and merchandise at various Disney Springs restaurants and stores. So far, we’ve had some Orange Bird in CHOCOLATE form from The Ganachery, a donut that tasted like they shoved an entire key lime pie into it, and more! Now, we’re headed to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ for 2 dishes! As part of the Flavors of Florida event, Homecomin’ is serving up 2 special items — Tender Fried Gator Bites and a Floradora Cocktail! Yes, you read that right, fried GATOR! First, we’ll start with the gator! These fried gator bites are made out of marinated gator that is lightly seasoned and deep fried. Check Out That Fried Gator! They are served with a house-made remoulade and hot sauce. Saucy! If you’ve always wanted to try fried gator, now’s your chance! This gator was perfectly fried and not greasy at all. The batter was very similar to their fried chicken batter, but our server shared that there is some orange zest added to the gator. YUM The house made sauces were also delicious! The hot sauce had a little kick to it, but wasn’t too spicy. So Delicious! If you’re not a fan of fried, salty foods though, you may want to pass. But, if you enjoy fried chicken or you’re already a fan of fried gator, we have a feeling you will love these! You can grab them for $15. A Close-Up of the Deliciousness Next, it was time for the Floradora Cocktail. This isn’t exactly a new item though. We actually had the Floradora Cocktail at Homecomin’ back in early 2020. But, since it is listed as one of the special items for the Flavors of Florida event, we just had to grab it again. Floradora! The Floradora Cocktail is made with a mix of Fords gin, freshly muddled raspberries and freshly squeezed lime juice, house-made simple syrup, and a splash of Q Spectacular ginger beer. So Pretty The cocktail was delicious and refreshing! The lime juice and muddled raspberries really made it taste very fresh. There’s a little spice from the gin and ginger beer, which is balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness from the house made simple syrup. Very Refreshing You don’t really taste the alcohol at first, but after drinking a full one you’ll know it’s there! If you don’t like raspberries, then this is probably not the drink for you as that is the predominant flavor. But, if you’re a fan of raspberries and like gin, we think you’ll enjoy this refreshing twist on a cocktail. We Took It In a To-Go Cup! Plus, it’s very colorful and fun to snap a photo of! You can grab the Floradora Cocktail for $13. The Flavors of Florida event will be going on until August 12th, so be sure to stop by Disney Springs by then to see all of these limited-time eats. Flavors of Florida! We’ll keep an eye out for more details and updates about this event and other new things going on around Disney World. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see if the new items at Docking Bay 7 are worth the trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! 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 grab the gator bites or the Floradora drink? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: We're Trying Fried GATOR in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you know anything about Florida, then you’ll know there is a history between citrus fruits, like oranges, that play right into the state’s entertainment, food offerings, and more! Amorette’s And, that’s why Disney World has its own special connection with the Florida Citrus Commission, who helped bring the ever-famous Orange Bird to life in the parks. So, it’s no surprise that Disney Springs is going all out for the Flavors of Florida event with a Key lime milkshake, Key lime donut, watermelon Dole Whip, Key lime cookies, Orange Blossom Cupcake, and more! Of course, we couldn’t resist heading back for another taste of the ongoing event…but, this treat wasn’t what we expected! Amorette’s Patisserie is home to a bakery case full of treats for guests of all ages to enjoy. And, the Florida Sunset Éclair is the newest dessert on the menu with a mixture of Blood Orange Mousse, Dulce De Leche Mousse, Infused Orange Liquor, Candied Orange Zest, and Crispy Pearls on top. Florida Sunset Eclair And, while that might seem like a LOT of orange (like a lot), the citrus flavors weren’t the most prominent. As a matter of fact, the dulce de leche and caramel flavors were the boldest as they tilted the scales towards the sweet side of a pastry. Doesn’t It Look Amazing? However, when we did taste the orange, the mousse was absolutely incredible! It was fluffy a tangy kick that added to the dessert. The orange liquor did need to be poked in and spread throughout each bite. But, be warned — if you squeeze it all out at once, it’s TOO much liquor per bite! Dulce de Leche and Citrus Compared to regular éclairs that are usually filled with custard and chocolate, Amorette’s citrus version was a welcome twist that was great for the summertime! Still, if you aren’t a fan of dulce de leche or caramel (or even citrus in general for that matter), you might want to skip the Florida Sunset Éclair for one of the other MANY treats in the bakery case! Will You Be Heading to Disney Springs Soon? You can take home the Florida Sunset Éclair for $10. And, then be sure to hop around the rest of Disney Springs to see more Flavors of Florida eats and drinks available at 30 spots around the shopping and dining district! And, you can stay tuned with All Ears for the latest Disney entertainment and news coming soon! Would you pay $18 for a cake-topped milkshake? 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 treat to eat at Amorette’s Patisserie? Let us know in the comments below! The post Say What?! You Can Add BOOZE to an Eclair in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just a few nights ago, fireworks returned to Disney World at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Time to Visit EPCOT But weather concerns can impact fireworks shows at Disney World. Today, a flood watch was announced for the Disney World area and a Tornado Watch was also issued for part of Disney World, ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. Now it looks like the weather concerns in Disney World are impacting some of the fireworks shows. Just a few moments ago, we were looking at the My Disney Experience app and went to look at today’s showtimes. When we were there, we noticed that Happily Ever After has a listed showtime for tonight at 9:15, but there was no listed showtime for EPCOT Forever. Instead, Disney merely had a mention of the new show coming to Magic Kingdom on the 50th Anniversary, Disney Enchantment. ©Disney When we searched for “fireworks” in the app, we found that Happily Ever After once again displays a showtime for tonight, but EPCOT Forever does not. ©Disney So, we reached out to Disney via chat and a Cast Member did confirm that due to the weather, EPCOT Forever will not be taking place tonight (July 6th). Fireworks have returned to EPCOT This is an important thing to keep in mind if you’ll be in the parks today or even any day during this upcoming hurricane season. Due to weather concerns, things like fireworks can be impacted. Certain rides may also shut down due to weather concerns. If you’ll be visiting Disney World during hurricane season, be sure to prepare yourself and your family for these potential deviations from your set plans. Check out our video below to see more about how to survive Disney World weather and hurricane season. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more weather updates and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more information. Click here to see 8 DFB reader tips for riding out a hurricane in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been in Disney World during a bad storm? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney World Fireworks Show Canceled Due to Tropical Storm Elsa first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Bright suns! We’re back at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge for some new eats! Galaxy’s Edge Earlier today, we learned that Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo unveiled new menu items, so we hopped over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try them out for ourselves! Since it first opened in 2019, Docking Bay 7 has been known for unique, “out of this world” dishes, and this new lineup of entrees (plus one dessert) lived up to that reputation! But are these items worth ordering on your next visit? Let’s dive right in! Check out the new spread at Docking Bay 7! First up is the Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato Stir-fry. This dish is Smoky Braised Beef glazed in Tamarind Sauce and served with Stir-fried Vegetables, Crispy Herbed Yucca, Pickled Onions, and Cilantro. Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato Stir-fry The Herbed Yucca were nice and crunchy, but the other veggies weren’t as memorable. Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato Stir-fry We think the Batuuan Beef may pair better with other sides from Docking Bay 7…and we put that theory to the test! But don’t worry, some of the classic favorites are still available as well, like the Fried Endorian Chicken Tip Yip. We’ll be on the lookout for more new menu items at Disney World, so stay tuned for the latest news and updates! Click here to read about a new FOOD EVENT taking place this summer at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to eat or drink in Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Are Docking Bay 7’s New Menu Items Worth the Trip to Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thinking of heading to the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival? Not even sure where to start planning? EPCOT We’ve got you covered! So far, we’ve shared a look at the booths that are confirmed to be at this year’s festival, the entertainment coming to the festival, and more. But, now we’re going to break it all down for you in one place, and give you some of our top tips to conquer the festival! Dates First thing’s first, you need to know when the Food & Wine Festival will be taking place. The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be taking place from July 15th through November 20th, 2021. The Alps Food and Wine Booth That’s a pretty long stretch of time! Should you go at the start of the festival? Closer to the end? There are a variety of reasons why you might pick one over the other (especially due to the opening date of some booths — more on that in a second). Click here to see our thoughts on when you should book a trip to the Food & Wine Festival. Food and Drinks Next, let’s dive into one of the most IMPORTANT things at this festival — the food and drinks! So far, Disney has already released the complete list of ALL of the food booths that will be available at this year’s festival. The list includes things like The Alps, Australia, The Donut Box, and more! We’ve already started to see some of the booths pop up in EPCOT. Keep in mind that you’ll find booths for this festival around World Showcase, inside of the World Showplace building (between the United Kingdom and Canada), and in Future World too. Jardin de Fiestas Included in the list of booths for this year are a few returning booths. But, some booths from the past won’t be coming back. Click here to see what you need to know about these returning booths. The list also includes 8 new booths that will be joining the festival this year! There will be a new Kenya booth, a booth aimed at giving guests a taste of New England with lobster creations, and even a booth dedicated to noodles and another one dedicated to Mac & Cheese! Not all of these new booths will open on the first day of the festival though! Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette In fact, Disney has announced that 9 of the booths at this year’s festival (some of which are returning booths, and some of which are new booths) won’t open until October 1st. The list of booths that won’t open until October 1st includes The Alps, Brazil, the new Mac & Eats booth, and more. If visiting one of these booths is important to you, then you’ll want to take a close look at your plans. If you were thinking of visiting EPCOT during August or September, you may want to delay that trip so you can sample items from the booths that won’t open until later. Samurai Sencha Ale Just remember that October 1st marks the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Park Passes have already started to fill up around that time and there will be LOTS of new things drawing people to the parks, and to EPCOT specifically. On October 1st, EPCOT’s new fireworks show, Harmonious, will debut. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris will also open. It’s going to be a BUSY day. If you want to try something from the booths that won’t open until October 1st, but you don’t want to get stuck in the crowds, you may want to wait until a bit later in October or even November to go. Click here to see the full list of booths that won’t open until October 1st. Okay so we’ve talked about the booths, but what food items will be served specifically at those booths? Disney hasn’t shared all the details yet but we’re on the lookout! Be sure to check this page in the future, as we’ll be posting full menu details there when they’re released! Roasted Lamb Chop from Festival Favorites We have, however, gotten a list of the items that will be at the Joffrey’s Coffee locations in EPCOT for the festival. And we’ve gotten a list of the items that will be on the cheese crawl that is part of the festival. The cheese crawl’s official name is Emile’s Fromage Montage! If you get all 5 cheesy dishes that are listed for the crawl, you can get a special prize at the end. We take our cheese crawling VERY seriously! You may look at the number of booths that will be available at the festival this year (it’s a LOT) and wonder how you can get it all done. Well, we can help! In our DFB Guide to the Food & Wine Festival, we’ve got a TON of tips all about how to conquer the festival. In the Guide, we break down the full list of booths, we share our tips from previous festivals, we share information you should know about the festival, AND we even have festival strategy plans for you! Chicken and Waffle That’s right, we’ve done the planning for you! We’ve got a 1-day strategy, a 2-day strategy, a budget strategy, and even special “crawls” designed for specific food types (like a seafood crawl, chocolate-lovers crawl, and more)! CLICK HERE TO BUY THE 2021 FOOD AND WINE GUIDE. USE CODE CHEFS TO GET 20% OFF! Entertainment The Food & Wine Festival is about so much more than just the food and wine though. There’s also lots of entertainment to enjoy. This year, you’ll get to catch many of the same acts we’ve seen during recent festivals, including performances from Mariachi Cobre, the Jammin Chefs, and the Voices of Liberty. Voices of Liberty Typically, during the Food & Wine Festival there is a concert series called “Eat to the Beat” which brings popular bands from recent decades to the stage in the America Gardens Theatre. This year, however, it appears those Eat to the Beat concerts will not be taking place. Instead, a different series of live concerts called The America Gardens Bandstand will be performing. The live concert series will happen Friday through Monday nights featuring local bands from Central Florida, which is very similar to what was announced for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. Click here to see the new concert experience that came to the Flower & Garden Festival this year. Activities If you’re looking for activities to do (outside of eating and drinking or checking out the cool entertainment), then you’ll want to look into the Remy-themed scavenger hunt that will be returning to the festival this year! Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak is a great activity for adults and kids to participate in. To participate (and win a PRIZE) you’ll want to buy the map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations. Let’s Go Get Our Map! Then, you’ll go hunting around World Showcase for various statues of Remy with certain food items. You’ll mark those on your map and bring it back to participating locations later in the day. Then, it’s time to choose your prize! Remy’s Hide and Squeak Challenge prize water bottles This activity can be especially great for little kiddos who might not be as excited about trying all of the unique food and drinks as you are. It’ll help keep them entertained and motivated to make their way around the park. Click here to see more about this activity! Merchandise Of course, we can’t forget about the merchandise! During each festival, there are typically all kinds of themed merchandise for fans to grab, including some Passholder exclusive items. So far we’ve seen a first look at the 2021 Food & Wine Festival merchandise, which includes a Be Our Guest collection, a Remy Shake Things Up Collection, and more. ©Disney If you love Corkcicle cups, then you’ll totally want to check out the exclusive Shimmering Sips Corkcicle that will be available at select Festival locations this year. ©Disney We still don’t have a price for this new offering, but we’ll be on the lookout for more details! Click here to get a first look at the Festival merchandise! Special Events & Celebrity Chefs One of the signature things that is typically available at the Food & Wine Festival is a series of special events. Usually, you can sign up for culinary demonstrations and beverage seminars, meet celebrity Chefs, and even check out some low-cost demonstrations. Pam Smith and Chef Warren Brown Additionally, the Party for the Senses special event is typically offered. This is a popular event that gives guests the chance to sample lots of dishes from a variety of tasting stations. In our DFB Guide to the Food & Wine Festival, we have details about all of these events which have been offered in the past so that you can learn more about each of them. This year, however, Disney has not announced any special events, seminars, demonstrations, celebrity Chef appearances, or Party for the Senses offerings for the 2021 Festival. Marathon If you’re looking to burn off a few of those calories after eating your way around the world, then you can participate in the 2021 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which will be returning to Disney World this fall! This year’s Villians-themed Wine & DineHalf Marathon Weekend will take place from November 4th through the 7th, close to the end of the Food & Wine Festival. ©runDisney You can sign up for a variety of races including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 2-Course Challenge, as well as a post-race party. And there will be virtual races for those who can’t be there in person. ©runDisney Registration has opened for Club runDisney members, and it will open up for general registration access soon! We’ve got an entire section in the DFB Guide to the Food & Wine Festival about the half marathon weekend, details about the offerings, transportation, and more, so you can know just what to expect. Click here to learn more details about registration for the Wine & Dine races! Tips Alright, now that you’ve got a general breakdown of what you need to know about the Festival, it’s time for some TIPS! First tip — if you’re looking to avoid big crowds, try (if you can) to avoid visiting the Festival on the weekends or during the evenings. These are the times when the locals tend to visit EPCOT for the Festival, which can lead to long lines and large crowds. Crowds Second tip — don’t forget to grab your Festival Passport as you enter the park. These booklets are totally FREE! They contain a complete list of the menu items you’ll find at each booth. They’ve also typically got a place for you to put a sticker (or in the olden days, get a stamp) when you’ve eaten at a particular booth. AND if you’ll be completing the cheese crawl, you’ll need this booklet to keep track of what items to grab and which ones you’ve already had. 2019 Food and Wine Passport Third tip — BUDGET! Eating your way around the Festival can get extremely expensive if you don’t set a budget. You can click here to see our top tips for budgeting at the Food & Wine Festival. And if you grab our DFB Guide, you’ll actually find an entire section dedicated to budgeting for the festival, as well as a budget strategy for conquering the festival. Key Lime Wine and Lemon Hefeweizen Check out our links below to learn even more about the Festival and get more tips: Click here to see the ultimate packing list for the Food & Wine Festival Check out the 5 DFB Videos to watch before you visit the Food & Wine Festival this year See what 5 mistakes you’re making at the Food & Wine Festival Learn about 9 myths about the Food & Wine Festival See if EPCOT Festivals are getting more expensive? And click here to see what Disney WON’T tell you about the Food & Wine Festival, but we will! There is a LOT to see, do, and eat at the Food & Wine Festival this year. We’re working to provide you with all the latest information and updates. We hope this guide helps you get a taste of what to expect this year. Click here to see our best of the fest list from last year’s Food & Wine Festival! If you want more information, be sure to check out our full DFB Guide to the Food & Wine Festival. And stay tuned for more details, full reviews of all the booths, and our list of top Festival picks! CLICK HERE TO BUY THE 2021 FOOD AND WINE GUIDE. USE CODE CHEFS TO GET 20% OFF! 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 a 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 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be heading to the Food & Wine Festival this year? What questions do you have about the Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post The Ultimate Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Flavors of Florida event started today in Disney Springs featuring food, merchandise, and entertainment inspired by the sunshine state! Key Lime Pie Shake We’ve been going through Disney Springs trying a lot of the food items, like a Key lime donut, a Key lime shake, and a Key lime cookie and cake (can you tell which fruit Florida is pretty proud of?). There are also drinks inspired by the state at some restaurants, and we tried one today that will make your teeth ache! This is the Green Gator from House of Blues in Disney Springs! It’s made with Siesta Key toasted coconut rum mixed with melon liqueur, simple syrup, and pineapple juice. Just look at that neon color! The Green Gator This drink was INSANELY sweet! It tasted like liquid sugar. We had a hard time getting past the sweetness to even taste the actual flavors of the drink. That’s bright! Once we did, we could taste the coconut and the melon, which was strong. We noticed the flavors tasted pretty artificial, and the aftertaste of that lingered! This gator bites! We really didn’t enjoy anything about this drink. It’s sickly sweet and there wasn’t even a fun garnish! We don’t think people who like super sweet tropical cocktails would even love this, but we could be wrong! If there wasn’t alcohol in the drink, a kid might enjoy the sweetness, but it’s a lot to handle! We couldn’t finish this one! The Green Gator was just waaaay too much for us, especially for $12! You can find MUCH better cocktails like the Spiked Dole Whip in Disney Springs! We’ll be coming to you with more food reviews from Flavors of Florida soon, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see ALL the menu items for Flavors of Florida! 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 you would enjoy the sweetness of this cocktail? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Green Gator Cocktail Is a LOT to Handle in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been undergoing a HUGE transformation over the past few years. Construction near Spaceship Earth There are new rides coming like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, new attractions like Journey of Water, a new flagship store replacing the old Mouse Gear, new neighborhoods being created, and so much more! The transformation does not have an official end date and it feels like there’s been construction walls up in EPCOT forever (like a long time, not like the fireworks show!). But, today we found something NEW that’s getting us excited for the future of the park! There’s a new EPCOT map in town! New EPCOT Map Cover Here’s a look at the previous map: Consult your map! The EPCOT map got an update with a new cover, and a few other changes like information on the back about festivals, COVID-19, and My Disney Experience. Map unfolded You can also find this tips and information page, as well as information on the EPCOT Experience. Tips & Info On the inside, you’ll find the map of EPCOT. Take a gander at EPCOT Notice that the opening date of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (October 1st) is now on the map. It previously just said 2021. Can’t wait to visit Remy! This has been on the map, but just as a note: In the bottom left of the map, you can see where Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be located and the Play! Pavilion — both are currently under construction. Get ready to meet the Guardians! To the right of the map, you’ll find an organized list of absolutely everything in the park. There’s a LOT to do in EPCOT! There are some new additions to the Future World East section! Club Cool and the Creations shop are now both listed as opening THIS summer and their locations are marked on the map! Read all about the NEW Club Cool location here! Coming soon!! But, we did notice something missing — Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 is no longer listed under Attractions in the World Showcase. The show recently closed and we do not know what Disney’s plans are for the attraction yet. Most likely, the space will be used temporarily for Food and Wine and then will be back to business as usual. But we will let you know if anything changes. Poor Canada! Hopefully, we should see some more updates to the map coming soon as EPCOT continues to make progress on its big makeover! We’ll keep you updated with any changes we see, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn more about EPCOT’s transformation Want MORE Details About Epcot’s MASSIVE Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about Epcot’s Transformation! Future World to Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here! A NEW Festival Center is Coming to Epcot Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! Details About Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular, HarmonioUS! Learn More About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant Opening Soon! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris Coming To Epcot’s France Pavilion A Mary Poppins Attraction is Coming to Epcot’s UK Pavilion Learn More About Moana: Journey of Water Coming to World Nature Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for the changes being made to EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World Just Made Big Changes to the EPCOT Map first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Flavors of Florida kicked off today in Disney Springs and brought with it some awesome summertime eats! Flavors of Florida We tried a crazy Key lime milkshake AND a Key lime donut! Some of the offerings that came out before the festival began have been fun too, like the watermelon dole whip or Key lime cookies (Florida loves its Key limes!). We’ve been working our way around Disney Springs trying to taste all the food we can, and we just found a cupcake that brings those Florida flavors to life! This is the Orange Blossom Cupcake from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC in Disney Springs! Summertime sweets! It’s a vanilla cake with orange-flavored frosting, and it’s vegan, just like all of the desserts at Erin McKenna’s! The cake was very dense but remained moist. It had a lot of fresh orange zest in the vanilla cake, which was absolutely delicious! Orange Bird wants a bite! The icing was thick and slightly sweet with a fresh orange flavor and a cute orange blossom flower on top! Beautiful little flower! For a vegan offering, this was super good! Vegans and citrus fans should love this cupcake. But, if you’re looking for a cupcake with that rich, traditional buttercream, you might want to head to a location like Sprinkles! A look inside The cake reminds us of our cute little Orange Bird friend we see all around Disney now! There’s even an Orange Bird mural at Disney Springs that’s perfect to pose in front of during the Flavors of Florida event! Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs If you want that fresh Florida taste in a cupcake, head on over to Erin Mckenna’s Bakery to pick it up for $6.25! We’ll have more reviews from the Flavors of Florida event coming to you soon, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see ALL 0f the menu items for Flavors of Florida! 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 try this zesty cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney World's New Cupcake is Hiding Some BIG Flavor first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Annual Pass sales aren’t looking the way they used to, as Disney World has halted the program and Disneyland is in the midst of making a replacement version. ©Disney But, one park is reinstating its Annual Passholder program next week. Disneyland Paris has officially announced that Annual Pass sales will begin once again on July 15th with a few changes in place. Guests will need to register in advance for the date they want to visit with reservation availability for up to three upcoming dates at a time. The reservation process is similar to how Disney World and Disneyland guests need to book Park Passes prior to entering the parks. ©Disney Guests can purchase the Discovery, Magic Flex, Magic Plus, and Infinity Passes… ©Disney …that have a variety of benefits, depending on what level you choose for your needs. ©Disney Disneyland Paris will also be rolling out the new Disney Premier Access program soon as well, which is a paid FastPass program that costs guests €8 to €15 to ride an attraction, per person. We are continuing to monitor the Annual Pass situation for both Disney World and Disneyland. Just know that we will give you all the need-to-know details. Read more about the Disney World Annual Pass situation here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have an Annual Pass to any Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Disneyland Paris to Resume Annual Pass Sales first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa during the past few days to see how the storm develops and how it could impact your Disney World trip. We’re also constantly keeping an eye on the weather in general in Orlando. It can get really stormy at Disney World! Recently, we’ve taken a look at the storm’s development in general and shared about a flood watch that was issued for the Disney World area. Now, we’ve got another update about the weather situation in part of the Disney World area. According to an update from Jayme King at FOX 35 News, a Tornado Watch is now in effect until 11PM tonight (July 6th) for Polk and Osceola Counties. Disney World actually stretches across two counties in Florida — Orange County and Osceola County. So, one of the counties where part of Disney World is located now has a Tornado Watch in effect. ©FOX 35 News Of course, this situation with the weather is subject to change. If you’re at Disney World right now or headed to Disney World at any point during this hurricane season, it’s important to stay up to date on the weather, keep a close eye on the weather situation around you as you’re in the parks, and be prepared. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates about Tropical Storm Elsa and other weather updates. Stay tuned for more news. Click here to see 8 DFB reader tips for riding out a hurricane in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Tornado Watch in Place for Part of 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. It may be hard to believe, but it may already be time for you to start thinking about back to school shopping for the kids! Time to shop for new backpacks for the school year! Whether you’re shopping for must-have school supplies or you want to fashion your home office with all things Disney, we found a great sale on stationary kits over on shopDisney you need to know about! These stationary kits normally retail for $16.99, but for a limited time you can grab one (or several) for just $12 each! The kits include colored pencils and markers, a stencil and rule, glue stick, eraser, sharpener, scissors, or drawing pads — all in an adorable carrying case! If your little princess is a fan of all things Frozen, the sale includes this Anna and Elsa Zip-Up Stationery Kit. © Disney Here’s what it looks like inside! © Disney The kit includes all of the back-to-school essentials we mentioned above and is on sale for $12 on shopDisney! Click here to shop for the Anna and Elsa Zip-Up Stationary Kit! Or, if you’re like us and still can’t get enough Baby Yoda, the sale also includes this Mandalorian Zip-Up Stationary Kit! © Disney The kit also retails for $12, on sale from $16.99, over on shopDisney. Click here to shop for the Mandalorian Zip-Up Stationary Kit! Finally, if you want to keep summer alive throughout the school year, this Minnie Mouse Zip-Up Stationary Kit will give you tropical vibes, even in the middle of winter! © Disney Like the other kits included in the sale, it’s currently available on shopDisney for $12! Click here to purchase the Minnie Mouse Zip-Up Stationary Kit! As we head further into summer and closer to the back-to-school season, we’ll keep an eye out for more sales on school supplies so your kiddos can head back to class with some serious Disney style! Click here to check out even MORE Disney back-to-school must-haves! 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 already started your back-to-school shopping? Let us know in the comments! The post Save Nearly 30% on Disney Back-To-School Essentials! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe that Disneyland has been reopened for just a little over 2 months now! Sleeping Beauty Castle We’ve been taking you with us as we eat our way through all the reopening restaurants and snack spots, and explore all the attractions and the brand new (!!) Avengers Campus. Plus, we’ve even brought you a look at all the reopening hotels. And, if you’re a California resident you can explore it all for yourself at a discount this summer! Right now, select California residents can take advantage of Disneyland’s California Resident Ticket Offer and purchase a 3-day park hopper or 3-day one-park ticket for as little as $83 per day before September 30th, 2021! The same 3-day tickets currently cost $104 per day for general guests, so you’ll be saving quite a bit of cash if you’re heading to the parks this summer and can take advantage of the deal. Disney California Adventure Here’s a quick breakdown of the cost (and what’s included) with the ticket offer: 3-Day, 1-Park Per Day Ticket – $249 ($83 per day) 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket – $304 ($101 per day) Cars Land in Disney California Adventure The deal is only available for the summer, so tickets will expire on September 30, 2021, but you’ll be able to use them any day between now and September with NO blockout dates. So, you can head to the park on three separate weekends, three days in a row, or any other combination that works for you! Just keep in mind that you will need to secure a Park Pass Reservation before you arrive at the parks. Avengers Headquarters To qualify for the savings, you must be a California resident within ZIP codes 90000-96199 or a Northern Baja California resident within ZIP codes 21000-22999 so you’ll be required to show proof of residency (including a photo ID) before purchasing and entering the park with your initial ticket. Carthay Circle And, if you haven’t been back in the parks since it has reopened, be sure to check out our reviews from all of the restaurants that have reopened and study up on how to secure a spot in the virtual line for Rise of the Resistance and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure! There’s SO much to do in the parks as more and more opens back up, so stay tuned for more Disney tips, tricks, and updates! Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurant Guide HERE! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Disneyland since it reopened? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland is Offering BIG Ticket Savings For Select California Residents! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Elsa as it continues towards Florida. Although the storm is expected to mainly focus on western Florida, there will still likely be storms and rainfall in Orlando. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Since hurricane season has begun, we’ve compiled a list of the top tips from our readers for going to Disney World during a hurricane! We have already shared our personal tips but wanted to share a few from other guests as well. It’s important to note that if you happen to be in Disney World during a hurricane and Disney considers it unsafe for guests and Cast Members, you may be asked to shelter in place at your resort. This does not happen often as most of the time, the Disney World area just experiences a bit of rain. But it has happened and is something you want to keep in mind when planning a Disney trip during hurricane season. If you find yourself in this situation, please follow all guidelines from Disney to ensure your safety during your trip. If it is safe to be in the parks, Disney will keep them open with some attractions and restaurants still available! Here are the top tips from our readers on how to enjoy the Disney parks in extreme weather! 1. Use Plastic Zip Lock Bags! One reader said “Put your small electronics, wallet/money, and important paper work in plastic zip-lock bags. They will be waterproof and you can grab them in an emergency.” Disney plastic bag! Not a zip lock bag, though, so maybe get one that closes! This is a good tip even if you’re just visiting during the rainy season. You’ll want a way to keep important things in a waterproof bag of some sort! Bring some bags with you and be prepared to use them in the parks! And if it doesn’t rain on your trip, you may want to put your important goodies in there when you hop on water rides! See the Reusable Silicone Bags We Like to Use Here! 2. Use a Poncho One reader said it best: “Put on a poncho.” They mentioned that “everyone else runs for a dry place. Not my family, get in line and enjoy.” Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom If you’re ready for the rain, you can keep moving and enjoying the shorter wait times in the parks instead of stopping inside to wait out the rain! According to one reader, “Do not leave park, enjoy whatever rides are open short wait times. Make it an adventure!!!” Click Here to See Our Review of Disney World Ponchos! 3. Bring Extra Shoes and Socks According to one reader, “I like to keep my rain coat, flip flops, and an extra pair of shorts in my park bag. That way, if we get hit with a large storm, or even a pop up thundershower, I can take off my shoes and socks, throw on my rain coat, and keep on moving!” Cinderella Castle Another reader also recommended a change of shoes: “Switch to flip flops as soon as it starts raining. Keep your shoes and socks dry in a plastic bag. It’s not too cold for your feet because of the warm rain.” Make sure you’ve got extra socks or a towel to dry off your feet so that you don’t get blisters! Read About Another Waterproof Shoe Option — Disney Crocs! 4. Be Aware of Shelters Around You One reader advised, “Be prepared. Know where shelters are.” If it does get to be too wet or stormy for you to walk around in the parks, make sure you know where you can go to get out of the weather! Sheltering under a bridge! Inside shops, under awnings, in restaurants…keep an eye on what’s around you that would be good for pausing to wait out the storm. Also know that Cast Members are well informed and if you ever have questions or concerns, just ask! They will be able to direct you. Click Here to See a Video About Five Super Fun Rainy Day Activities in Disney World! 5. Follow the Advice of the Resort A reader reminded us, “Seriously though, follow the advice of the resort.” And they have a good point! Disney will keep you updated on changing weather and advisories. Click Here to Read About When Disney has Closed the Parks for Hurricanes Don’t get caught in a downpour! Pay attention to announcements and warnings from Disney, and follow their advice to stay safe during the storm. If a storm gets too severe to be safe, you’ll be asked to shelter in place at your resort, where Disney will be prepared with food and some entertainment! Read about the best hurricane-ready Disney World resorts here. 6. Keep an Eye on the Weather Several readers mentioned keeping an eye on the forecast on the days leading up to your stay. Weather — and storms especially — can be fickle and hard to predict, so it’s possible that the forecast will change in the days before you get to the parks. Storm Clouds One said, “Still go if the forecast is not finite. We went during Dorian a few years ago and it was the best Disney experience we ever had. Disney goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience. Hurricane paths can change so quickly – Go to Disney still! Especially after you spend months planning for your trip!” Click Here to See the Current Weather Projections, Ahead of Potential Hurricane Elsa 7. Cancel or Reschedule OK, so most readers recommended still going to Disney World, even if the forecast looks threatening. But we had a few who really recommended rescheduling for better weather! Have those ponchos ready! One reader said, “Don’t go to Florida during hurricane season… works every time!” If you’re not excited about walking in the rain or riding out bad weather, it might be best to reschedule your trip. Remember, you can reschedule for free if Orlando issues a hurricane warning within 7 days of your arrival! Read This to Learn How to Cancel Your Hotel Reservation at Disney World! If you’re heading to Disney in the next few days, make sure to keep an eye out for news about Tropical Storm Elsa! Right now, you can just expect some wind and rain. And keep following DFB for more news and tips! Click Here to Read About Hurricane Meal Kits in Some Disney World Restaurants Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you go to Disney World in a storm? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 DFB Reader Tips for Riding Out a Hurricane in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been adding a lot of new delicious desserts for the summer! Oh my YUM And many of those treats are from the Flavors of Florida event at Disney Springs! We’ve seen things like watermelon dole whip, key lime cookies, and an orange cream float. Today is the first day of the event, so of course, we headed over to Disney Springs to try everything we could get our hands on! If you’re looking for an over-the-top dessert, you’re going to want to see one of the items we found! This is the Key Lime Cheesecake Shake from Vivoli il Gelato! Look at this thing! It’s a cheesecake gelato blended with Key lime juice and chunks of Key lime pie, topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, graham cracker crumbs, and a small piece of cake (casual)! That’s a pretty big piece of cake! This baby costs $18.75, so let’s see if the shake is worth its price tag! The milkshake is very tart from the Key lime juice! The caramel sauce does add a little sweetness, but we could’ve used a bit more to balance out the sour lime flavor. Key Lime Pie Shake Mixing in the whipped cream helped tone down the tartness, so we definitely recommend doing that if you don’t want the shake to be too sour! The graham crackers also added a nice texture to the drink. Whipped cream on top! The cake on top was a super light, moist vanilla cake with a Key lime layer and a cheesecake layer in between the three layers of vanilla cake. It was topped with a lime mirror glaze icing and a white chocolate lime decoration! Cake time! Let’s take a look at that cross-section! Those layers though! If you love Key lime pie, this shake is for you! But if you don’t or you’re on the fence, choose a different dessert because this is basically a liquid version of the pie. Also, if you’re not a fan of cheesecake flavor, stay away from this treat! Grab a bite! Overall, we think this is a yummy summer shake and a great representation of the iconic Florida dessert, but almost $20 for a milkshake is a little bit overwhelming! Although, you are getting a piece of cake and a milkshake, so it could be viewed as two desserts. Shake minus cake It’s worth it if you LOVE Key lime pie, but do not spend your money on this if you’re not sure you’ll like it! If you want to taste another item at Vivoli for Flavors of Florida, check out the Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich. Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews from from the event! Click here to see ALL of the menu items for Flavors of Florida 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 spend almost $20 on this dessert? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Would You Pay for a CAKE-Topped Milkshake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every Disney parks fan has a wish list and a checklist – things they dream about and things they must do when they visit a Disney theme park. We’re inviting you to create a new list: Your 2021 Disneyland Resort Summer Bucket List!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/QUgivlBubAUView the full article

While the Disney nuiMOs might be getting extra popular, the Disney Wishables are still all the rage in the parks and online (just look at that entire Wishables wall)! Wishables We’ve seen Cars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, and a whole line-up of themed plushes. And, it looks like there is another series you’ll want to add to your shelves soon! If Wishable Wednesday could be a holiday, we’d celebrate it each and every time a new series of collectibles came out! And, even though we’ve been caught up in all the most recent Marvel news, there’s a new band of superheroes on the rise tomorrow! The Incredibles! The newest set of Incredibles Wishables will be making their way onto the shopDisney scene with plushes inspired by Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Dash, and Violet. Buuut, just remember to avoid giving them capes (because clearly Edna would disapprove)! And, we’ll be sure to give you a full look at them when they debut online soon! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news coming soon! Take a look at the cutest Disney mugs you can find online 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. What’s your favorite Wishable you’ve collected so far? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney's New Incredibles Wishables Will Debut Online Tomorrow! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Both Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean set sail from Florida this past weekend for the first time with paying customers in nearly 16 months to join Celebrity Cruises as brands that have restarted from the Sunshine State. View the full article

Looking to try something new (or some limited-time snacks) in Disney World without even having to enter a theme park? Then you’ll want to head over to Disney Springs this summer for the Flavors of Florida event, which started today! Flavors of Florida! During this event, lots of new and limited-time treats have arrived (or reappeared) at stores and restaurants throughout the shopping and dining district. If you’re looking for some chocolate treats to try, then we’ve got just the spot for you! Over at The Ganachery, you’ll find spectacular chocolate treats year-round. But, right now there are 2 special treats you can get! Let’s Head Inside! First up, we’ve got the Key Lime Ganache Pop! This pop features white chocolate blended with Key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate. Key Lime Pop There’s also sugar with lime juice and lime zest sprinkled on the outside. This treat was actually available during the Flavors of Florida event held in 2019. And now it’s back! YUM Of course, we had to grab one to taste it. The Key Lime Ganache was tart but not overpowering. Overall, we thought this ganache was a beautiful blend of chocolate and orange. What a Cutie! Again, if you like that mix of citrus and chocolate flavors, you might really enjoy this. A Look at the Inside You can get it for $3. If you aren’t a fan of dark chocolate or that mix of citrus and chocolate, you might want to take a look at The Ganachery’s other options. If you’re looking, for example, for something that features milk chocolate and maybe a different fruit filling (or a nut filling), check out the other things The Ganachery has available! You Could Always Grab Another Item Here! We’ll keep an eye out for more new or limited-time items you can try all over Disney World. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest reviews, photos, news, and more! Click here to see all of the limited time food and drinks you can grab at Disney Springs this summer! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be stopping by the Flavors of Florida event? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: You Can Get Orange Bird in CHOCOLATE Form in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is the grand kickoff of Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, taking place from July 6th through August 12th, 2021! We’re at Disney Springs trying all of the Sunshine State-inspired goodies. Disney Springs Flavors of Florida When we think of “Flavors of Florida,” one of the first things that comes to mind has got to be Key Lime Pie! We’ve already tried a variety of Key Lime-flavored treats around Disney World, including a Rice Krispies Treat and of course the new Key Lime Pie-flavored treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse. When we heard that Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew was debuting a Key Lime Pie Donut as part of the summer celebration, we knew we had to hurry on over and grab one! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The Key Lime Pie Donut is a Glazed Donut filled with Citrus Custard piped with Sweet Meringue and sprinkled with tendrils of Lime Zest. Key Lime Pie Donut If you’re the kind of person who would gladly enjoy a slice of Key Lime Pie every day, this donut is perfect for you! The Citrus Custard filling was super tart (perhaps TOO tart for some folks), but it mixed very well with the sweetness of the Glazed Donut. Key Lime Pie Donut The Meringue on top was perfectly constructed (seriously…look at how magnificent it looks! It almost resembles the Everest Base Camp Macaron), and it was even toasted a bit — the perfect finishing touch! The Lime Zest gave it that extra pinch of citrus flavor you’re craving. Key Lime Pie Donut You’ll definitely want to grab extra napkins with this donut — it was super messy when we bit into the donut and the filling started to pour out! You’ll see just how much filling this donut has — you’ll DEFINITELY taste the tartness! Key Lime Pie Donut If you’re looking for your typical chocolate donut, this won’t be up your alley — luckily, Everglazed has a wide menu of donuts of practically every flavor you can think of! You can grab a Key Lime Pie Donut for $6.50 as part of the Flavors of Florida event at Disney Springs this summer! Click here to learn more about Disney Springs Flavors of Florida! 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 visited Everglazed? Share your favorite kind of donut in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney World Just Shoved an ENTIRE Key Lime Pie Into a Donut first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney World has been making a lot of changes to return back to “normal,” one major program has yet to return: Fast Pass+. Oh, the good ol’ days of FastPasses! FastPass+ has been suspended since the reopening of Disney World in July 2020 in order to maximize queue capacity for social distancing purposes. We’ve talked about why FastPass may not return to Disney World anytime soon, and we decided to ask our readers for your opinion on whether you want the FastPass+ program back at all…or whether you’d be okay paying for it. We’ve wondered whether Disney might be planning to transition the Disney World FastPass+ program into something like Disneyland’s monetized MaxPass program, which is currently suspended but previously allowed guests to pay $20 as an add-on for daily access to FastPasses combined with the cost of PhotoPass downloads. Missing FastPass sign With so many unknowns regarding Disney World’s FastPass+ system right now, we asked our readers on Instagram if they’d rather pay for a FastPass+ program or not have any FastPass+ program at all, and the results were surprising! The results are in! It’s a 50/50 split! 50% of you would rather have no FastPasses at all, while the other half is willing to pay for FastPass access! Missing FastPass Sign Both Disney World and Disneyland are currently using virtual queues for select rides, so it is possible we may see something like that in a future revision of the Disney World FastPass+ system. With Disney World capacity increasing, we are seeing longer ride waits, which may lead to more of a demand for the return of some form of the FastPass program again, and 50% of our readers are willing to pay for that access. Slinky Dog Dash However, there has been some recent movement when it comes to FastPasses, as Disneyland Paris has implemented its own paid program for guests. The brand new Disney Premier Access feature on the Disneyland Paris app allows people to go through a quicker line at select rides for €8 to €15 per person, per attraction (or about $9 to $18). Guests can either purchase them through the app or with the help of a Cast Member, but they must be inside the park to do so. ©Disney Similar to a Virtual Queue, the Disney Premier Access will give purchasers the opportunity to choose their attraction and time slot, buy the passes, and return to the ride at their designated time with a QR code in the app. Disneyland has stated that guests can purchase “a maximum of 3 Disney Premier Access for each attraction per Guest per day, and up to 12 Disney Premier Access for one attraction and one time slot at a time, depending upon availability.” ©Disney Since there is a limited availability of these Premier Access passes, the Standby lines are still available through Virtual Queues on the My Disney Experience app. Find out more details of the Disney Premier Access passes here! We can continue to theorize about the future of Disney World’s FastPass+ program but we do not yet know how Disney plans to proceed. What are your thoughts? Would you pay? If you would, how much are you willing to spend each day to get on your favorite rides? Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World FastPass news and updates! Read more about why FastPass+ may not return to Disney World anytime soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you pay for a FastPass program? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You PAY for FastPass+ in Disney World? Our Readers Are SPLIT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While many Disney World staples are reopening and returning around the parks, there are still a few things that remain a mystery! Cinderella Castle We know that Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness is reopening, but we still haven’t heard anything about the beloved Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. There’s no word on if or when FastPass+ is coming back, and we’re still unsure if parades are returning, as it’s looking like cavalcades are here to stay for a while. One of the big things Disney hasn’t brought back yet is the Disney Dining Plan, but recently they announced that it WILL be returning! So, we wanted to remind you of a change to the plan that happened RIGHT before the closures that you may have forgotten about! At the end of February 2020, Disney announced a new dining plan option for guests: the Disney Dining Plan Plus. Skipper Canteen The plan’s main difference from the Quick Service and Standard Disney Dining Plans is that guests get two meals per night of stay and can dine at any combination of Quick Service and Table Service locations. Dining Room Table Service meals include one table service entrée, dessert (lunch and dinner only), OR full buffet (note that there are currently no buffets in Disney World). Quick Service meals include one quick service meal, including entrée OR combo meal. Cinderella’s Royal Table Guests under 21 can also get one non-alcohol beverage with their meals and guests over 21 can either get one non-alcoholic beverage OR one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine with their meal. You also get two snacks or non-alcoholic drinks per night of stay and one resort refillable drink mug per person, per package. Refillable Mug The cost of the plan before the closures was $94.61 per night for ages 10 and up and $35.01 per night for ages 3 to 9. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo The Disney Dining Plan Plus is the most flexible plan because you can use the meals and snacks in any order you want and at any time. ©Disney Disney has not announced when the Disney Dining Plan will be returning or what plans will be offered, but we wanted to remind you of this plan since it was probably easy to forget amid all the news of the closures! As soon as we get more info on the return of the dining plan, we’ll let you know, so stay tuned to DFB! Is the new Disney Dining Plan Plus option worth it? See our thoughts 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. Which dining plan works the best for your family? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney Dining Plan Change You Totally Forgot About! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been keeping our eye on Tropical Storm Elsa and the potential impact the storm may have on Walt Disney World. A stormy day in Disney On Monday, we saw hurricane meal kits added to the menus at several Disney hotel restaurants, and now we have an update on the tropical storm as it heads toward Florida. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Central Florida is under a Flood Watch until 4PM Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Elsa. The watch was issued in several counties including Orange County, which is where the majority of Walt Disney World is located. The weather service also predicted possible tornadoes throughout Central Florida. ©Orlando Sentinel The weather outlook in Orlando Tuesday morning said that there will be heavy thunderstorms Tuesday that could bring damaging winds and even an isolated tornado. Tropical Storm Elsa was 55 miles west of Key West and 240 miles south of Tampa as of Tuesday morning. Rain and wind were already impacting the Florida Keys and the storm is projected to make landfall near the Tampa area at 2AM Wednesday. Elsa’s tropical-storm-force winds are reaching up to 70 miles per hour. Read more about our severe weather tips in Disney World here! ©The National Hurricane Center Right now, the storm is passing west and slightly north of Central Florida, but the area could still be impacted. Elsa is predicted to gain strength over the next 36 hours, however dry air and westerly wind shear should prevent the tropical storm from quickly upgrading into a hurricane. So, while the storm is expected to be stronger before landfall, it should weaken Wednesday once its eye is over Florida. ©NOAA There is an existing state of emergency in several counties in the state, but not for the two counties that Walt Disney World is in. If you’re in Disney World right now or planning to be soon, keep in mind that Disney is very prepared for storms like this and will take the proper precautions depending on the severity of the storm. For now, be prepared for some wind and rain in the parks! Ponchos and umbrellas will be your BFFs. Hurricane Day in Disney We’ll keep you updated if anything changes with Elsa that will impact Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to read about what happens if a hurricane threatens Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Tropical Storm Elsa Update: Flood Watch Announced for Disney World Area first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On your mark, get set, GO!! ©runDisney While many runDisney races had to be canceled or were transformed into virtual events last year, runDisney is getting ready to resume in-person races in Disney World very soon. First up is the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which will be held this fall in Disney World. If you’re hoping to run this race and want to register early, you can start today, but only if you’re a member of a special club. Today (July 6th), both Gold and Platinum Club runDisney members should be able to start registering for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! Club runDisney is a special membership program that was introduced last year. Note, however, that registration for new Club runDisney memberships is currently closed. So, if you’re hoping to get this early access to register for the races, you must already be a Club runDisney member. ©runDisney Note: Registration for Gold and Platinum was set to open this morning at 10AM EST. However, we have seen some fans online noting that they have been experiencing issues and have not yet been able to register for the races. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates. If you’re a Club runDisney member and have experienced issues this morning, be sure to leave us a comment. General registration for in-person races for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will become available starting July 13th at 10AM EST. If you’re hoping to do some virtual races for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (instead of going to the races in person), general registration for that will open on July 16th at 10AM EST. ©runDisney The weekend itself will take place in Disney World from November 4th through 7th. ©runDisney There are a number of races and other events you can register for including the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Two Course Challenge, Post-Race Party, Virtual 5K, Virtual 10K, Virtual Half Marathon, and Virtual Two Course Challenge. ©runDisney runDisney races are generally VERY popular and registration for them can fill up extremely quickly. If you’re a Club runDisney member and are thinking of participating in these races, be sure to take advantage of this early registration. If you aren’t a Club runDisney member, then mark your calendars and set your alarms for when general registration begins! ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more details about the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend as well as other runDisney races coming in the future. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see the FULL LIST of the runDisney races returning to Disney World in 2021 and 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be running in any of the races during the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend? Tell us in the comments below! The post Only Select Fans Can Register Early for runDisney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Starting TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World, there are a whole bunch of NEW food items you’ll want to check out! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Today, the Flavors of Florida event started in Disney Springs (where you’ll get the chance to grab some new items at a whole bunch of different spots), and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be starting soon. But now Disney has shared details about some NEW dishes coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Starting today, you’ll be able to grab some NEW dishes from Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs, inspired by his time on Takodana, at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Specifically, the new items are: 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 Roasted Endorian Chicken Salad — Marinated chicken, mixed greens, grapes, tomato, cucumber, shaved onion, and radish in a lemon-pomegranate vinaigrette with spiced yogurt drizzle ©Disney 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 Peka Tuna Poke — Raw tuna tossed in a spicy Sriracha dressing served with green papaya salad, pickled mushrooms, fresh herbs, and crispy garlic And you’ll be able to grab a new dessert as well! Introducing the Outpost Puff. ©Disney This is a Chocolate pastry filled guajillo chocolate mousse and green milk sauce finished with Thai tea panna cotta, spiced pineapple, and confectionary debris. Ronto Roasters At Ronto Roasters there are a few new items as well: 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) Kyryll Pork Rinds – Pork rinds seasoned in a savory blend of ancho chili, cheddar, smoke, and cinnamon. ©Disney As we get the chance to try these new items we’ll bring you all our thoughts, so stay tuned for that! And, as always, be sure to check back with us for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see the spot in Disney World chili cheese fans need to visit! 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 of these new items would you like to try? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 NEW Eats Are Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has not yet brought FastPass+ to the parks, so we’ve been wondering about the future of FastPasses. Will FastPass return to Disney World soon? FastPass+ is a system that allows you to pre-book a couple of rides before you get into the parks. We’ve recently seen FastPass kiosks in the parks (and some of them are on!), but there hasn’t been word of when the popular system will be back. Now, Disneyland Paris is implementing a new system of paid FastPasses, called Disney Premier Access. With the Disney World FastPass+ system, FastPasses were included with guests’ park tickets. So guests could choose a few rides to pre-book for free. Fastpass Kiosks in Magic Kingdom With the new Disneyland Paris Disney Premier Access program, guests can purchase Premier Access (basically FastPasses) for between €8 to €15 per person, per attraction. That’s about $9 to $18. Guests purchase Premier Access using the Disneyland Paris app or their Disney account, or they can purchase them from Cast Members inside the parks. Guests must be inside the Disney park to purchase Premier Access. ©Disney When they purchase Premier Access, guests choose the attraction they want and a time slot, purchase the Premier Access, and then return to that attraction in the time slot they chose. They present a QR code from their app and then are admitted to the fast lane of the attraction. Guests can purchase “a maximum of 3 Disney Premier Access for each attraction per Guest per day, and up to 12 Disney Premier Access for one attraction and one time slot at a time, depending upon availability.” There is limited availability of Premier Access passes. ©Disney Guests not wishing to purchase Premier Access in Disneyland Paris still need to reserve their passes for certain popular attractions for physical distancing purposes. They will reserve passes in a similar way to the Premier Access, but the passes are free and they are admitted to the standard attraction line instead of the fast lane. FastPass signs have actually been removed from some rides! Could this be the future of FastPass+ in more Disney parks? Right now it’s only the policy in Disneyland Paris, but stay tuned with DFB and we’ll keep you updated with more Disney parks news. Click Here to Find Out How to Tackle Disney World’s Most Popular Rides Without a FastPass! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the new paid FastPass system? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disneyland Paris Implements Paid FastPass System first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article