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Reopened restaurants with totally new menus, new snacks, new time-saving hacks, and brand new hotel rooms — Disney World has a whole lot of new going on. Yak & Yeti If you haven’t been recently you’re missing out and if you’re going soon this video is gonna help you figure out which new things need to be on your must-do list. Check out the new things to try in Disney World and more in our latest DFB video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: What new thing you’re excited to try. The post DFB Video: 23 New Things to Try in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Let’s face it — Disney World can be expensive! A Disney World vacation doesn’t come cheap! Many people have to save up money for quite a while in order to afford a vacation to “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” And when you arrive, you’ll find that everything from food to souvenirs to toiletries will likely cost you more than it does at home. On top of that, Disney increases its prices from time to time, which can be hard to plan for! Today, we’re sharing the biggest price increases so far this year. MagicBands After the new MagicMobile system was released earlier this year, MagicBands went up in price, most by $5 each. The cheapest bands available to purchase in-person were previously $14.99, but now they’re $19.99 (these are the solid-colored bands). These things aren’t very cheap. And if you have a resort reservation or you’re purchasing/renewing an annual pass, they’ll no longer be free to order online. Instead, you’ll get them at a discounted rate. If you don’t want to pay extra, then now may be a good time to pick up those (free) Key to the World cards or use the new (free) MagicMobile on your phone! Wishables One of Disney’s hottest merchandise items is Wishables — cute mini plushes that are sold in different series to match theme park rides and movie characters. Many fans love to collect these because you can purchase some of them in blind bags, adding the appeal of not knowing which one you’ll get. But if you’re starting your own collection, this hobby just got a bit more expensive. You can find Wishables all over Disney World! Previously, Wishables were $9.99 apiece, but that price has since gone up to $12.99. That’s fairly pricey for one little plush, especially if you’re buying the blind bag and you’re not guaranteed to get the one you want! Here’s Where You Can Find Wishables for Cheap! Chefs de France In early June, Chefs de France at EPCOT got several price bumps all across the board, with increases to not only the food items but many alcoholic beverages as well. You’ll definitely want to budget extra for this on your next visit! Chefs de France is a delicious place to eat! The increases aren’t TOO big for the most part. For example, the Beouf Bourguignon is now $32.75 instead of $31.99 and the Chef’s Salad with Chicken has been upped from $28.90 to $29.90. The Crème Brûlée is now $11.95 instead of $11.75 and the Tarte au Chocolate is $12.95 instead of $12.75. The Prix Fixe Meal has also gone up to $56.90. Spring Rolls One of the most popular Disney World snacks right now are the spring rolls that you can buy outside of Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. We’ve been fans of these for years! The little spring roll cart isn’t always open, but when it is, it’s serving up delicious deep-fried goodness. Spring rolls got a price hike! Previously, the cart served two spring rolls for $7.50, but now you’ll pay $9.50 for a pair. The $2 change may not seem like a lot, but when you consider the previous price and the fact that the spring rolls aren’t very large, this could now be considered a pretty expensive Disney snack. Click Here to Check Out the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks! L’Artisan des Glaces Heading back to EPCOT’s France Pavilion, let’s talk about the price hikes at L’Artisan des Glaces, the Pavilion’s resident ice cream shop. For a single scoop, the price went up to $5.75 from $4.79. The macaron ice cream sandwiches got a BIG jump. If you’re getting a double scoop, you’ll now pay $7.95 instead of $7.04, but the biggest change is with the Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches — they went up from $4.69 to a whopping $7! This same trend continues across many of the menu items, with prices going up about $1-2 each. Savi’s Workshop Talk about making an already expensive experience even pricier! Savi’s Workshop is the shop/show located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge where guests can build their own lightsaber. It’s very popular, with reservations booking up far in advance. Building your own lightsaber costs more now. This experience used to cost $199.99 plus tax per builder, but now it has gone up to $219.99 plus tax per builder. Guess scrap metal has gotten more expensive in those galaxies far, far away! Click Here to See How Savi’s Workshop Works! Tokyo Dining/Teppan Edo And yet ANOTHER set of EPCOT restaurants got price hikes! Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo are in the Japan Pavilion and they’ve both seen some items get more expensive on their menus. Teppan Edo is a hibachi restaurant in the Japan Pavilion The Teppan Edo menu got some increases across the board for most food items. Both restaurants got increases on the drink menu, considering that they serve many of the same items. At this time Tokyo Dining remains closed, but Teppan Edo is open for reservations. nuiMOs And it turns out that Wishables aren’t the only tiny plushes to cost more money, because nuiMOs got a price hike too! These posable plushes are the newest Disney trend, and you can purchase tons of little accessories and outfits to dress them in. So many nuiMOs! When they first launched, they were $17.99 each, which we considered to be quite expensive already. But now, they’re even pricier at $19.99 apiece! Click Here to Learn More About These Expensive Little Plushes! Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie And it seems that the France Pavilion is just getting more expensive in general, because Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie got some menu changes back in March. Many of these changes included price increases! Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie is all the way in the back of the France Pavilion For price changes, several items increased by anywhere from 25 cents to $2. And some of our favorites changed for the worse — the Bisque de Homard (Lobster Bisque) went up to $5.95 and is no longer being served in a bread bowl! Face Masks And last but not least, let’s talk about face masks. For the longest time, the Disney face masks were $6 each unless you purchased them in a multi-pack online before your trip. As the parks reopened, Disney increased the price to $9.99 each! They’re all $9.99 now! Also, Disney World started selling a new type of mask that we really liked (we found it much more comfortable!), but this new style rings up at $14.99 apiece. The price increased further to $16.99. With masks no longer necessary for vaccinated guests, we’re not sure if it’s worth it to spend that much! These new masks are extra pricey. This one actually has a happy ending, price-wise. As mask policies loosened up in Disney World, so did the mask prices! Now the standard Disney face masks are still $9.99 but we’ve seen them by one get one free! And that $16.99 mask? Yeah, you can get it for a whopping $3 online now! Those are some of the major price changes we’ve seen in Disney World this year! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and updates that you need to know before your trip, including all the details on price changes. 71% of Disney Fans Think This Price Increase Isn’t Worth it! — Click Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which price change affected your trip the most? The post The 10 Biggest 2021 Disney World Price Increases first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may already know about all of the amazing food and drinks you can snag at EPCOT’s fantastic festivals, but did you know that you can grab some limited-time food and drinks (and merchandise) at a special event in Disney Springs too? Disney Springs Flavors of Florida is a special event held in Disney Springs that offers limited-time eats, drinks, merchandise, activities, and MORE across 20+ dining and retail spots for everyone to enjoy. Flavors of Florida will kick off tomorrow and menus for this special event have just been released! Wondering what food and drinks you’ll be able to grab there? We’re breaking it all down for you here! Flavors of Florida is coming BACK to Disney Springs this year starting on July 6th. Disney just released a peek at all of the limited-time items that will be available as part of this festival. Let’s go through them all now (warning: you might not want to read this while hungry)! Amorette’s Patisserie Florida Sunset Éclair: an eclair filled with blook orange-flavored dulce de leche mousse, infused with orange liquor. Chef’s Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Tender Fried Gator Bites: Lightly seasoned, deep fried gator Floradora Cocktail: Gin, freshly muddled raspberries, lime juice, house-made simple syrup, and ginger beer City Works Eatery & Pour House Grouper Tacos: Blackened, Cajun-spiced grouper with Key lime coleslaw, served with pineapple salsa, cilantro, and white corn tortillas. Golden Honey Margarita: Tequila, honey syrup, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar Coca-Cola Orange Cream Float Dockside Margaritas Specialty Margaritas: Chipotle or wine margarita Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Orange Blossom Cupcake: Vanilla cake with orange-flavored frosting Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Key Lime Pie Donut: Glazed donut filled with citrus custard and topped with meringue Frontera Cocina Shrimp Ajillo Tostada: Roasted shrimp, citrus-soy vinaigrette, avocado, jicama, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and orange Watermelon Pink Flamingo: Watermelon and lime juice with tequila and orange liqueur with a chili powder rim Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Key Lime Cookies and Key Lime Pie Cakes The NEW Key Lime Pie Treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse! Goofy’s Candy Co. & Disney’s Candy Cauldron Key Lime and Strawberry Cupcakes Key Lime and Strawberry Marshmallow Pops Key Lime and Strawberry Crisped Rice Treats House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Key Lime Pie: Key lime filling on a graham cracker crust, topped with toasted coconut Green Gator: Toasted coconut rum mixed with melon liqueur, simple syrup, and pineapple juice Jaleo by José Andrés Pancetta de Valencia: Cured pancetta drizzled with orange sauce with potato purée on the side Agua de Valencia: Orange juice, gin, vodka, and Spanish cava Marketplace Snacks Watermelon Dole Whip: A Watermelon Dole Whip soft serve swirled high on top of fresh watermelon or in a parfait with key lime mousse and topped with chocolate chips Watermelon Dole Whip Cup Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Florida Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa: Jerk-spiced shrimp served in a grilled corn tortilla with watermelon pico de gallo Morimoto Asia Florida Frog Leg “Lollipop” Tempura: Frog leg nuggets with orange blossom honey glaze coated in toasted sesame seeds Florida Sunshine Lager Paddlefish Florida Shrimp Feast: Key West pink shrimp with red potatoes and corn on the cob Wheat beer: Hints of blood-orange flavor Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Blood Orange Margarita: Tequila, blood orange tequila, and lime juice with agave nectar Florida Sunshine Orange Cake: Orange layer cake with white chocolate frosting Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Florida Key Lime Salmon: House-smoked salmon, Key lime and herb crushed potatoes, pea texture, and horseradish-crusted Signature Pale Ale: brewed with Florida grapefruit Splitsville’s Bamboo Bar Golden Spider Roll Hemingway Daiquiri STK Orlando Market or Fresh Catch: Ceviche with passion fruit, lime, and chilies The Florida Sunset: Rum, passion fruit syrup, strawberry purée, and orange and pineapple juices Terralina Crafted Italian Creamsicle Panna Cotta: Italian “cooked cream” infused with orange Summer Sangria: Special blend of white wine and vodka The BOATHOUSE Key West Peel and Eat Shrimp: Served with hot drawn butter and cocktail sauce The BOATHOUSE signature beer: Lager with light and crisp fruity undertones The Ganachery Key Lime Ganache Pop The Polite Pig Shrimp and Grits: Served with a peach and habanero glaze Bees Knees: Lemon juice, honey syrup, and gin with a splash of soda Vivoli il Gelato Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich: Blueberry gelato between two lemon cookies Key Lime Cheesecake Shake: Cheesecake gelato with Key lime juice and chunks of Key lime pie Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Local Tomato & Burrata Salad Strawberry Basil Margarita: Tequila mixed with strawberry and lime juice YeSake Watermelon Boba Slushie Shopping While the limited time eats and drinks might be your main focus, don’t forget you can do some Florida-inspired shopping at Flavors of Florida too. During the event, you’ll find The Florida Sunshine Collection at Basin, some Orange Blossom Florida Honey at Savannah Bee Company, and fun products over at Ron Jon Surf Shop®, a Florida-based store. Florida Orange Soap We’ll keep an eye out for more details on this event and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see the family-style reopening menus released for Trail’s End Restaurant. 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 visiting Disney Springs for the Flavors of Florida event? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL of the Limited Time Food and Drinks Coming to Disney Springs This Summer! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fans can get their hands on all the Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel back-to-school gear, starting today at shopDisney.com! From lunchboxes to backpacks, pencil cases, new outfits and more, Disney will help your kids start off their school year just right, however it may look for your family this year. No need to be […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Egobz8JPh6QView the full article

For 37 delicious days, our friends at Disney Springs are offering up a slice of summer flavors with inspired eats and refreshing sips during Flavors of Florida. Starting July 6 through Aug. 12, more than 30 restaurants and shops will celebrate the best of the Sunshine State.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/lutppqIOZjMView the full article

Fireworks are finally returning to the Disney Parks! Disneyland Forever fireworks © Disney We’ve already given you a look at the return of fireworks in both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at Disney World, and now it’s time for Disneyland to light up the nighttime sky! Although we saw the first test run on June 30th, we’re bringing you along with us for the first official fireworks show in the park in over a year! As of July 4th, Mickey’s Mix Magic has returned to the Sleeping Beauty Castle and, of course, we had to be part of the first crowd to see it! We decided to check out the crowds near an hour before the show started — there were A LOT of people gathering in front of the castle! It’s a bit crowded Disneyland recently updated its health and safety measures, changing its face mask policy to allow all guests to remove face masks when outdoors (though guests who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear them indoors) and we noticed that social distancing was no longer required while watching fireworks. Crowds And, then it was showtime! Mickey’s Mix Magic is officially back in Disneyland! Mickey’s Magic Mix! Needless to say, it was SO good to see fireworks back in Disneyland (we’re not crying, you’re crying). Fireworks! Just like we saw in Disney World, it is incredible busy trying to leave the park after fireworks. Here’s a look at Disneyland right after the show. Leaving the park One thing to note is that Mickey’s Mix Magic webpage currently indicates that “fireworks occur on select nights only,” so you’ll want to be sure that you check the entertainment calendar before you plan your day around the nighttime show. Of course, we will continue to keep an eye out for more updates on the return of fireworks to the parks and more, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE to See MORE Entertainment That Has Returned to Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever seen the fireworks show at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Mickey's Mix Magic Fireworks Are Officially BACK in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been quite the month in Disney World! Cinderella Castle We’ve been keeping you updated on the biggest updates from Disney World over the past few months, but June was full of HUGE updates that will likely affect your next trip. Not only did health and safety change in the parks, but we got some exciting news on fireworks, new nighttime shows, and MORE! Fireworks Are BACK in Disney World! Disney World reopened its parks in July of 2020 with no character meet and greets, no live shows like Festival of the Lion King, and no fireworks. We saw a few sporadic fireworks for holidays and some random testing here and there, but Disney recently announced when fireworks would return to the parks! Fireworks Testing On July 1st, fireworks officially returned to Disney World! Guests at the Magic Kingdom were able to see Happily Ever After and guests at EPCOT watched EPCOT Forever for the first time in OVER a year! EPCOT Forever Even though hours are often extended, Disney World has had more limited hours since reopening. Now, show times have been released and hours have been extended so that guests can still enjoy the parks even after the shows. Happily Ever After will take place at 9:15PM each day in July, and the park will be open until 11PM which is an extension of 2 hours! Happily Ever After EPCOT will continue to keep its closing at 10PM, and EPCOT Forever will take place at 10PM each night. Fireworks have not been announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom at this time. Which Disney World Fireworks Shows Have a Return Date…and Which Ones Don’t Harmonious Dates, New Shows, and More 50th Anniversary Details! So…we know that some fan-favorite shows are coming back on July 1st, but we also got TONS of details on some BRAND NEW shows coming to Disney World! First of all, we got some information we’ve been waiting for (for what feels like forever) — a Harmonious debut date in EPCOT! ©Disney Along with the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, La Creperie de Paris, 9 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, AND the kickoff for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Harmonious will have its first official show on October 1st! The new show will feature fireworks, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving lasers, fountains, and more. Harmonious Barges We also found out that EPCOT isn’t the only park getting a brand new fireworks show! Magic Kingdom will also debut a new show called Disney Enchantment on October 1st! During the show, guests will enjoy “music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.” Pretty exciting right? ©Disney But wait, there’s ANOTHER new show coming to Disney World on October 1st! A new daytime show called Disney KiteTails is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate the big anniversary! The show will feature performers flying windcatchers and kites with some elaborate three-dimensional kites of Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie over the water. This is a unique kind of show we haven’t really seen in Disney World before! ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the only park currently without a big show announcement at the time, however there are a bunch of other things coming to the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Disney announced a brand new character cavalcade featuring some of your favorite Disney characters in new outfits, and 50 character statues across all 4 parks! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Health and Safety Measures Are Very Different In mid-June, Disney World announced that face masks would be optional for fully vaccinated guests in most locations. The new policy officially started in the parks on June 15th. Inside World of Disney Face masks are still required for ALL guests regardless of their vaccination status when on Disney transportation including the Monorail, buses, and the Disney Skyliner. Disney does not require proof of vaccination, but expects that non-vaccinated guests will wear a mask in indoor locations. Disney World Cast Members who are fully vaccinated are also able to go maskless both indoors and outdoors. Meet Cast Member David! This month, social distancing language has also been removed from Disney World’s website. In the parks, we’ve seen markers and plexiglass being removed in ride queues, shops, transportation, and more. Physical distancing markets are gone from Pirates On top of these changes, many things that we haven’t seen in a long time have started to return to Disney World. In the last month alone, we’ve seen arcades open up at resorts, dressing rooms reopen in shops, grab-&-go return to resorts, pool chairs are no longer distanced, and self-serve water stations and self-serve condiments are coming back. Inside the Pixel Play Arcade at Art of Animation Disney World is changing constantly very quickly, but we’re here to keep those updates straight for ya! The parks are looking more and more “normal”, and we’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest health and safety changes. FIRST LOOK: Masks Are No Longer Required in Most of Disney World Booths and other details for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Even though the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is still going on, the park is gearing up for its most anticipated festival — the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Disney released a ton of information about the festival this month, and it’s got us pretty excited for it to start on July 15th! Spain! Although menus have not been announced yet, Disney did release the FULL list of booths coming to this year’s festival! This year is a bit different, though, because 9 of the booths are opening on October 1st when the 50th Anniversary celebrations begin. India Booth The festival is being sponsored by Corkcicle this year, and to celebrate there will be an exclusive EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Corkcicle! It will be available at Shimmering Sips Global Marketplace and 4 other Festival locations — what a fun souvenir to take home from the festival! ©Disney Live concerts have also been announced for the festival! Similarly to what we saw for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, local bands will be playing at the America Gardens Theatre as well as EPCOT favorites like the JAMMitors, the Voices of Liberty, and Mariachi Cobre. America Gardens Theatre We’ve already seen booths for the next festival pop-up in the parks, and we can’t wait for the festival to begin very soon! The Ultimate Packing List for the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival ‘Ohana, Casey’s Corner, and Other Restaurants Are Reopening! It’s the news we Disney foodies have ALL been waiting for…‘Ohana is FINALLY. COMING. BACK. The fan-favorite restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is officially reopening on July 9th! ‘Ohana Disney has released the the menu for its all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, drinks, and dinner, and originally the iconic ‘Ohana noodles were missing! But don’t worry — Disney has since confirmed that the noodles ARE in fact returning. Character dining is not currently available at ‘Ohana, but a musician will be there to entertain you! ©Disney ‘Ohana isn’t the only restaurant with reopening news recently! Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom officially reopened this month with character dining! Read Our Full Review of Character Breakfast at Tusker House During this all-you-care-to-eat family-style meal, you can meet Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in their safari outfits! The Full Spread We also recently checked out the newly reopened Maya Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (you can read our full review here)… Maya Grill …and Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Sebastian’s Bistro The dining room at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion also reopened to guests this month with a celebratory margarita, exclusive mezcal, and new glassware. Welcome Back Margarita Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom finally reopened after some BIG hints that it would be reopening! We recently saw some changes to the menu online (which has resulted in restaurants reopening shortly after), we saw tables and chairs inside the restaurant, AND we saw some Cast Members in the restaurant’s costume!!! Casey’s is back! After the first wave of reopening announcements, Disney released reopening dates for 5 more restaurants! Disney announced that Casey’s Corner would officially open on June 30th, and we were there to give you a first look! We were so excited to be reunited with our beloved Casey’s plastic cheese and corn dog nuggies, and we were still really impressed with the food. Plastic Cheese and Corn Dog Nuggets Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will reopen on July 15th, and reservations are now available. The restaurant will reopen with a new Mary Poppins Returns theme, a new wine experience, and a brand new menu! Citricos ©Disney Back in Magic Kingdom, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will reopen on July 7th! The popular ice cream spot already released its menu before reopening. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dino Diner is set to reopen on July 4th. This is a great spot to grab a quick snack or meal while walking around the park! Dino Diner A reopening date was also announced for Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Guests will be able to dine here again starting on July 17th! Reservations are currently open, but the fan-favorite fried chicken is missing from the menu! You can take a look at the family-style menu here. Trail’s End We’ll be on the lookout for more and more restaurants to reopen, and stay tuned for a first look at a reopened ‘Ohana soon! What You Need to Know About ‘Ohana’s Reopening New Ice Cream Shop Coming to Disney Springs If you go to Disneyland Resort often, you may have stopped by the Salt & Straw Ice Cream shop in Downtown Disney. Well, Salt & Straw recently announced that they are bringing a new location to Disney Springs next year! © Salt & Straw At Salt & Straw’s Disney Springs location, guests will get to enjoy “small batch, hand-churned ice cream.” Salt & Straw actually creates unique menus in each city that change every four to six weeks — we can’t wait to see what flavors they will offer in Disney World! © Salt & Straw So far, Salt & Straw has said that the flavors that will be available at the Disney Springs location will include favorites like Honey Lavender and Chocolate Gooey Brownie, along with unique flavors specific to Florida including The Salty Donut Guava & Cheese and Panther Coffee Chocolate Tres Leches. We look forward to more updates from this ice cream shop as it gets closer to their opening! Find out more about Salt & Straw here! Pre-Shows Are Coming Back Everywhere! Pre-shows were basically non-existent when Disney World reopened last July because of health and safety restrictions. This month, however, LOTS of pre-shows have returned for guests to enjoy! In Animal Kingdom, you can now see the famous Dr. Seeker again before your board Dinosaur. It’s Dr. Seeker! One of the newest pre-shows at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios is back, too! Oh, Goofy! Some of the fan-favorite and classic pre-shows are back including the Haunted Mansion (it’s still as spooky as ever)… The Stretching Room is Back in Action! …and the Tower of Terror! It’s back! You can see Aerosmith back in action before you ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster… Who’s ready to rock n roll?! …and you can meet Hondo Ohnaka before you fly the Millennium Falcon. Hi, Hondo! Over in EPCOT, you can design your own car again before testing it out on Test Track. What Design Would You Make? Pre-shows add a lot of context and story to Disney World rides, and we didn’t realize how much we missed them until they returned! So whether you want to hang out with Dr. Seeker, or see the stretching portraits at Haunted Mansion, pre-shows are BACK, baby! EVERY Disney World Ride Without a Height Requirement More Info From the New BOO Bash After Hours Event Last month, we learned that a brand new Halloween event called Boo Bash would be replacing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Now, we have a plenty of details on what to expect from the event including pricing (which is WAY different from previous Halloween events), decor, characters, and food! Boo Bash ©Disney Let’s start with pricing, which is significantly higher than Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. The after hours event will cost you anywhere between $129 and $199, depending on the date you attend. See More on How Disney World’s BOO Bash Ticket Prices Compare to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party With Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween being a much longer event and capping out at $135 for adults and $130 for children, 74% of our readers don’t think the new BOO Bash is worth the price. Tigger Wearing a Costume! When fall hits, Disney World gets ready for the season by putting out Halloween decor. But this year, there will be all NEW Halloween decor around Magic Kingdom! Disney will blend Halloweentime decor with the story of Cinderella, and feature special pumpkin coach decorations that will add to the park’s “EARidescence” decor for the 50th Anniversary. Halloween at the Magic Kingdom When BOO Bash was first announced, Disney said that there would be cavalcades at the event — now we know which characters we can expect to see! Mickey’s Happy Halloween Cavalcade, Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade, and the Disney Villain Halloween Cavalcade will be returning from last year, but this year the iconic fire-breathing Maleficent will make an appearance! 93% of Our Readers Think Disney World Should Make This BOO Bash Change. On top of that, you’ll see Miss Carlota from the Haunted Mansion, Goofy, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and the Cadaver Dans will be performing! Cadaver Dans!! Last but not least, we learned a little more about the FOOD coming to BOO Bash! Disney confirmed there will be two new specialty treats — the Apple Ginger Dale Frozen Drink and the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake! The drink is a Frozen Apple Cider mixed with Ginger Ale and topped with Whipped Cream, while the funnel cake is topped with icing, candy, and cookie crumbles. We can’t wait to try them! ©Disney If you want to head to Disney World and attend the BOO Bash After Hours event, be sure to buy your tickets soon because some dates have sold out already! Halloween may be a while away, but it’s better to be prepared. What’s the Difference Between Disney World’s After Hours BOO Bash and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Two Hotels Are Getting a Refurbishment There are countless construction projects going on in Disney World right now, from new attractions and restaurants, to hotel room makeovers. But, two hotels announced a refurbishment that started this month! Saratoga Springs On June 28th, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney’s Old Key West Resort began to make updates to the main areas of the resorts. The refurb at Saratoga Springs is expected to last through October 2021, and the Old Key West refurb is set to last through September 2021. Old Key West After the refurbishments are complete, both resorts will feature an open, free-flowing layout with several smaller counters to help guests have a better check-in experience. These two resorts are now in a long line-up of resort refurbishments including Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Click Here for More on How These Resort Refurbishments Will Affect Your Next Stay More Disney World Resorts Get Reopening Dates Although most Disney World resorts have reopened since the closures last year, there are a few fan-favorite hotels that have yet to reopen. Now, we know the reopening dates for two more Disney World hotels! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has been available for DVC guests for a while, but now the entire resort is opening up on August 26th! This includes the Villas at Jambo House. Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has had major construction going on for what feels like forever, but the resort is officially reopening on July 19th! Polynesian Village Resort We already knew that the popular resort would reopen on this date when room reservations became available starting on July 19th, but now Disney made an official announcement. Click here to see what will and won’t be open when the Polynesian officially reopens! Everything That STILL Hasn’t Opened in Disney World Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gets an Incredibles-themed Upgrade! The Moana-themed room makeovers at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have been the most talked about room makeover recently. But now there is another awesome room makeover coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Contemporary Resort Construction The resort rooms have been under refurbishment for a while now, but Disney recently announced that the rooms are getting an Incredibles-themed upgrade! Here’s a first look at what the rooms will look like! ©Disney Can we talk about that Edna Mode pillow?! We can’t wait to see the new rooms in person, and the theming in this room is incredible (pun intended)! Check out more photos from the Incredibles rooms at the Contemporary! Well, that’s the biggest news from the month of June wrapped up for ya! There were some very exciting announcements from Disney this month that will make an impact on your next visit to the parks. If you’ve got a trip to Disney World planned soon, keep an eye out for even more updates on fireworks, refurbishments, 50th anniversary celebration updates, and more! CREEPY Stories From the Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite thing that happened this month in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Important Disney World Announcements From the Past Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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What a week, right? Reopening soon! It’s been a super exciting one for us at DFB — we FINALLY got to see Casey’s Corner reopening, and we started seeing reopening dates for other restaurants at Disney World. And reopenings also mean we get a peek at new menus, so we’ve got a few of those in our updates, along with some brand new snacks! Magic Kingdom Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will reopen on July 7th! And we’ve already got a peek at the menu! As always, there will be a variety of sundaes and floats, including the Plaza Ice Cream Sundae for $16.99. However, the Apple Blossom Sundae has been removed, but the Brownie Sundae is still available for $7.49. And of course, you can still get classic Ice Cream Cones with a double-scoop of ice cream for $5.99. © Disney Ice cream flavors will include Chocolate, Vanilla, Mint Chocolate-Chip, Strawberry, and Cookies ‘n Cream. You can also get Fat-free and No Sugar Added flavors as well as Plant-based Frozen Desserts. © Disney There are also a variety of toppings available for an additional fee, including Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter, and Caramel, each for $0.69. Bottled water will also be available for purchase. © Disney We’ll be there on July 7th eating ALL the ice cream, so check back then for reopening photos and videos! Click Here For More Details on The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Menu Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Well, something has been removed from the menu at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, but we’re not mad about it. You can no longer get Corn Dog Nuggets here! Corn Dog Nuggets a/k/a Mini Corn Dogs But that’s because you can get them once more at Casey’s Corner! — YAY! Read Our Review of Everything We Ate at Casey’s Corner’s Reopening Disney’s Hollywood Studios BaseLine Tap House The Blue Sky Black Cherry Soda on Tap is no longer available at BaseLine Tap House. BaseLine Tap House Instead, you can get the NEW Barrilitos Strawberry Hibiscus Soda on Tap for $4.29. Sounds delicious! Read Our Review of The Margarita at BaseLine Tap House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Creature Comforts We found a RAWRING good cupcake at Creature Comforts — this limited-time offering is the Tiger Cupcake. It’s Cinnamon Cake, Apple Pie Filling, Vanilla Frosting, an Edible Image, and a Chocolate Tail for $5.99. Look at that big cat! We found that it was full of the flavors of fall — and we were not complaining! Read Our Full Review of the Tiger Cupcake Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Trail’s End Restaurant Trail’s End Restaurant is reopening! And we’ve got a first look at the new family-style menu. Breakfast is $19.99 per adult and $11.99 per child, plus tax and gratuity. That includes the following for the table: an Oven-fresh Pastry Basket, Berry-Granola-Yogurt Parfait, as well as a Breakfast Skillet (Smoked Brisket and Eggs, Mickey Waffles, Bacon and Sausage, and Cheesy Potato Casserole served with Table Syrup). Plant-based versions are also available. Trail’s End Restaurant reopening breakfast menu © Disney Dinner is $29.99 per adult and $17.99 per child, plus tax and gratuity. Dinner includes Oven-fresh Bread Basket, a Chopped Salad, a Smokehouse Skillet, and a Covered Wagon Sundae. The Smokehouse Skillet is a Pecan-smoked Brisket with Rotisserie Chicken Andouille, Fingerling Potatoes, Green Beans​, Buttered Corn on the Cob​ with Chipotle Barbecue and Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce​. However, the fried chicken seems to have vanished from the menu! Trail’s End Restaurant reopening dinner menu © Disney If you want the signature Half-slab Memphis-rubbed Pork Spare Ribs, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp Boil, or Cornbread-crusted Salmon, those are available as add-ons for an additional $9.99, $8.99, or $7.99, respectively. There are also a variety of Mocktails to choose from for drinks! © Disney Dessert includes something called a Covered Wagon Sundae, described as “a Wagon Load of Ice Cream, Toppings, Brownies, Cookies, and Chocolate-covered Bacon!” This could be something very similar to the Whispering Canyon’s 10-Gallon Challenge. ©Disney || Covered Wagon Sundae For drinks, there are also a good selection of wines… © Disney …Cider and Beer… ©Disney …Cocktails… ©Disney …and MORE cocktails! © Disney Plus, you can choose from a selection of Bourbon, too! © Disney Trail’s End officially reopens on July 17th! See More of The Menu for Trail’s End Here Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Citrico’s Citrico’s is reopening, too! And it’s getting a NEW Mary Poppins Returns look — with a BRAND NEW menu! And we’ve got a first look! Appetizers include a Strawberry Salad, Sweet Corn Bisque, Smoked Duck Breast, Wild Mushrooms Arancini, and more. ©Disney Entrees include Butter-poached Florida Cobia with Mashed Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, L and Local Mushrooms with a Grapefruit Beurre Blanc, as well as Guava Barbequed Short Ribs with Aged Cheddar Creamy Grits, Roasted Poblano, Curtido Slaw, and Brussel Sprouts. ©Disney Enhancements are also available, including Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, Smoked Cauliflower, and Grilled Marble Potatoes. ©Disney But what about dessert? Those include Warm Apple Rose with Seasonal Apple, Marzipan Layers, and Frozen Coconut Milk, and the Chocolate Torte, which features a Dark Chocolate Financier, Dark Cherry Compote, and Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cream. © Disney Kids’ Appetizers include Cheese and Grapes, a Garden Salad, and Chicken Noodle Soup. ©Disney For Kids’ Entrees, there are a variety of selections including Steak, Shrimp, Grilled Cheese, and more. © Disney And Kids get a good selection of Desserts, too. ©Disney And for drinks, guests can expect an award-winning wine list. We’re excited to check it all out when Citrico’s reopens on July 15th. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Crew’s Cup Lounge Although we don’t have an official reopening date for Crew’s Cup Lounge, we still saw some menu updates recently. That could suggest it will reopen soon. Here’s what’s changed: Walk The Plank is now made with Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky instead of Bulleit 95 Rye Whiskey Smoked Turkey is now made with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade instead of Odwallah Lemonade Captain’s Mai Tai is now made with Plantation Original Dark Rum instead of Myers’s Original Dark Rum REMOVED: Cold Brew XO Reopening soon? We’ll be sure to let you know when we have a reopening date! Disney World Club Level Room Reservations Are Now Open! Get Details Here! All these reopenings and potential reopenings! Can you feel the excitement! We certainly can. And we’ll be here covering them all, so stay tuned! Stop Skipping These 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. 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We’re beginning to see things at Disney World get back to “normal” this summer. Dreams can come true… Entertainment has returned, fireworks are back, restaurants are reopening (as are hotels), and the Disney College Program has come back after being suspended last year due to the global health crisis. And now one more program is set to come back as of next year! The Disney Dreamers Academy was cut short last year, but it’s coming back in 2022 and applications are open now! The mentorship program is looking for 100 high school students from all over the U.S. to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World, where they will get to participate in leadership courses and programs. ©Disney The program, which will return March 3rd-6th, 2022, will also include opportunities for participants to interact with everyone from “community and industry leaders, Disney Cast Members, and celebrity guests.” ©Disney High schoolers from ages 13 to 19 can now apply for the 2022 class of Disney Dreamers Academy through October 31st by visiting DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. And if we see any other Disney programs accepting applications, we’ll let you know! 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 or someone you know applying for the program? Let us know in the comments (and good luck!). The post ANOTHER Disney Program Will Resume Next Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Salt & Straw in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim has been serving up all sorts of unique ice cream creations! From bugs to apple pie, Salt & Straw is the place to get some creative (and delicious!) ice cream! And not only are these crazy creations delicious, but they’re also local, organic, and sustainably made! Salt & Straw Recently, Salt & Straw announced the return of delicious berry-inspired summer flavors (and don’t worry, there are no bugs in these!). The first new summer flavor is the Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero⁠⁠ Ice Cream! This is a complex combination of tangy goat cheese, sweet marionberries, and spicy habanero peppers, and is inspired by Portland Creamery’s award-winning Sweet Fire Chevre Ice Cream! Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero⁠⁠ ©Salt and Straw (IG:@saltandstraw) The next new flavor at Salt & Straw is the Birthday Cakes and Blackberries Ice Cream featuring chunks of rainbow sprinkle cake, blackberry jam, and double vanilla ice cream! Birthday Cakes and Blackberries⁠⁠ ©Salt and Straw (IG:@saltandstraw) For non-dairy and vegan people out there, fear not! The Boysenberry Oatmilk Sherbet is here with strong tangy flavors and smooth sweetness! Boysenberry Oatmilk Sherbet ©Salt and Straw (IG:@saltandstraw) With berries foraged from Mt. Baker and simmered into a pie filling, pie crust, and salted vanilla ice cream, the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie Ice Cream is the perfect way to beat the summer heat and enjoy a creative flavor! Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie⁠⁠ ©Salt and Straw (IG:@saltandstraw) Last, but certainly not least, the Besharam’s Yogurt Lassi with Raspberries flavor, created by guest chef Heena Patel from Besharam in San Francisco, features hints of rosewater, cardamom, and cumin seeds that support the tangy yogurt and sweet raspberry jam to make a complex and delicious flavor! Besharam’s Yogurt Lassi w/ Raspberries⁠⁠ ©Salt and Straw (IG:@saltandstraw) We can’t wait to try these new flavors at Salt & Straw! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about the return of Golden Oak Outpost at Disney World! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Salt and Straw’s latest Summer flavors? Let us know in the comments! The post Goat Cheese and Habanero Ice Cream? Here's Where to Find It In Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of things have changed at Disneyland lately! Ah, What a Beautiful View Mask rules have changed for Disneyland Cast Members, we’ve spotted new treats, and even another hotel has reopened! Want to know what’s changed with Disneyland recently and what new things you could spot there? We’re breaking it all down for you right here! Disneyland Resort Food Updates Trolley Treats (Disney California Adventure Park) First, we’ll start with FOOD (of course). This past week, we actually spotted a few new items for you to snag in Disneyland. First, at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure Park, we found some classic Disneyland treats that have received a 4th of July makeover! If America were snacks! Specifically, we got to try a 4th of July themed Mickey Krispie Treat, Cake Pop, and Marshmallow Wand. They’re undoubtedly adorable, but how did they taste? Check out our full review to find out! Click here to see our full review of these items! Schmoozies! (Disney California Adventure Park) Also in Disney California Adventure Park, Schmoozies! had a soft reopening on June 30th and then fully reopened on July 1st. This spot is known for specialty coffee drinks, tea, and smoothies. Schmoozies! During our trip, we grabbed the Strawberry Banana Sensation. If you’re looking for a specialty shake, coffee, or other drinks, now you can swing by Schmoozies! to get some tasty treats. Click here to see more about the reopening of Schmoozies! Maurice’s Treats (Disneyland Park) Over at Disneyland Park, we stopped by Maurice’s Treats and found a new Madeline trio. But, these aren’t ordinary Madelines. These Madelines are each themed to a different Disney princess! Madeline Princess Trio Can you guess what princess has inspired each Madeline? Tell us your guesses in the comments! Click here to see our full review of the princess Madeline trio! Disneyland Resort Merchandise Updates Kingswell Camera Shop (Disney California Adventure Park) Disneyland has discontinued its existing annual passholder program and is set to announce a new program in the future. For the time being though, former annual passholders (now known as Legacy Passholders) can grab some specialty items, get discounts, and more. This week, we spotted a NEW button just for Legacy Passholders celebrating Avengers Campus. Get Your Pin! We found this over at Kingswell Camera Shop. Elias & Co. (Disney California Adventure Park) At Elias & Co. we found some items from the Daisy Duck apparel collection that we have already seen in Disney World. Out in Disneyland, we found the Daisy Duck denim shorts ($39.99)… Shorts …t-shirt ($36.99)… Cute! …pink ruffled shirt ($39.99)… Ruffled Shirt …and denim jacket ($69.99). Adorable! If you’re a big fan of Daisy Duck, this might be just the collection for you! Click here to see where we spotted this collection in Disney World. Backlot Premiere Shop (Disney California Adventure Park) Calling all Avengers! While you can find plenty of Avengers-themed merchandise in Avengers Campus, we found some more items you might want to snag over in the Backlot Premiere Shop. Specifically, we found this fun Shawarma t-shirt for $36.99… Shawarma Shirt …and a Marvel mug for $19.99. Marvel Mug Can’t save the world without your morning coffee, amirite? Marvel Mug Be sure to stop by this spot to see other fun items you might want to grab! Emporium (Disneyland Park) Over at Disneyland Park, in the Emporium, we found a fun Madame Leota shirt for $24.99. Madame Leota Shirt Pair this with the NEW Madame Leota ears we spotted in Disney World and you’ll have a spooktacular look! Popcorn Kiosk (Disneyland Park) Finally, at a popcorn kiosk in Disneyland, we spotted a NEW Annual Passholder retro Disneyland popcorn bucket! Passholder Exclusive This looks VERY similar to some popcorn boxes and popcorn bucket designs we’ve seen in the past, except it is specific to Annual Passholders. Click here to see more about this popcorn bucket! Disneyland Resort General Updates Fireworks! (Disneyland Park) Fireworks are set to officially return to Disneyland Park on July 4th, but earlier this week we were treated to fireworks early! Mickey! There’s nothing quite like seeing that sky lit up again with those spectacular fireworks. Click here to see more about the fireworks we spotted! Disney California Adventure Park General Updates In Hollywood Land, we found a new Black Panther photo op that has been added to this area. Wakanda Forever There is also a Miss Minutes photo op nearby. Previously, the sign read “Hey ya’ll”… Miss Minutes Photo Op …but that has now been changed to “Hey y’all.” Hey y’all In Avengers Campus, we saw that the fencing that used to be at the entrances to the land has now been removed. On the Way to Avengers Campus You’ve now got a clear view and walking path into the land. Hello There Avengers Campus You can check out our coverage from the opening day of Avengers Campus HERE to see more information about the new land. Disneyland Park General Updates In Disneyland Park, Galactic Grill is testing out a new trash system in an effort to reduce food waste. New Trash Cans We had already shared a peek at these but recently we finally got to see them in person. Click here to see more about these new trash cans! In Toontown, construction continues on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The ride is set to open in the park in 2023. A Peek at the Construction We can’t wait to see this area once it’s complete! Today, the Matterhorn also reopened today in Disneyland! Matterhorn And we’ll be on the lookout for more reopenings in the future! Disneyland Hotel And finally, we’ve got updates and news about the Disneyland Hotel! On July 2nd, the Disneyland Hotel reopened. The Disneyland Hotel Has Reopened! Guest rooms at the hotel have received a refreshed, updated look. Disneyland Hotel Room If you’re looking for a tour of these updated rooms, check out our FULL post! Also, keep in mind that a few restaurants are set to reopen with the Disneyland Hotel including Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar! Trader Sam’s And that’s our wrap-up of the newest details from Disneyland Resort! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see what 2 Disneyland Resort restaurants are set to permanently CLOSE. 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 Will you be heading to Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disneyland Resort: Fireworks Return, Hotel and Restaurants Reopen, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Holidays at Disney World tend to be the busiest times to visit, but there is usually a reason for that. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds for the Fourth! One of our favorite reasons to visit the theme parks on holidays is to see the guests dress up for the occasion! While crowds today at the parks seemed a bit lighter compared to a typical Fourth of July there has been no shortage of style in the parks. From patriotic Mickey rompers to stars and stripes, families came prepared to celebrate America today and it totally SHOWS! The Mickey romper was a very popular outfit in the park today, and we’re here for it! Apart from the amazing outfits that everyone has put together, we can see some pretty normal crowds between all theme parks, but nothing like we have seen in the past for the Fourth of July. We had one of our reporters call the park hopper line at 1:30, and all theme parks were still available to park hop to which means they had not reached capacity! Magic Kingdom crowds for the Fourth While we may see crowds creep higher as we get closer to fireworks time, there is NOTHING wrong with a light traffic day at Disney World on a holiday. Guests in the park today are living their BEST life. Let’s get into what the crowds looked like at each park! Amazing outfit on a guest for the Fourth! Crowds at EPCOT did not look bad at all for a holiday. While the park was not empty it was nothing compared to what it typically is. We’ve seen the Mexico Pavilion busier than this on a regular day! Mexico Pavilion Crowds Over in the Magic Kingdom, we can see the crowds filling up Main Street, U.S.A. but nothing out of the ordinary and no more crowds than a usual summer day. Everyone is READY for some Fireworks! Over in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, we saw some pretty light crowds. Light crowds for a holiday! Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom was pretty scarce as well! Paging Mr. Morrow! Where are all the people? Hopping over to Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom we saw more crowding, but it is not out of the ordinary to have a bottleneck over in this area. Just a small bottleneck over near “It’s a Small World” Heading on over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom we saw more of the same, lower than expected crowds. Nothing better than some Tree of Life in the morning Over near the Harambe Market, we continued to see lower crowds as well. We did notice that there were more tables out than usual! Where are the people? Once we finished up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom we headed over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and FINALLY found out where all the crowds had been hiding! Everyone showed up to Hollywood Studios today! We saw some pretty thick crowds over on Sunset Boulevard. These were the heaviest crowds we had seen all day. Hollywood Studios Crowds For a day with heavy crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we were pleased to find Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway only had a 45-minute wait! Nothing Can Stop us Now! Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we saw the same heavy crowds throughout! Crowds over in Galaxy’s Edge were STRONG with the Force Overall, we were happy to see some pretty light crowds for the Fourth of July! Make sure if you are ever visiting a Disney park on a holiday be sure to bring your outfit A-Game. Have a Happy Fourth of July everyone! Still Itching to See Fireworks at Disney World? Check Them 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 holiday to visit Disney World for? Let us know in the comments below!The post Lower Crowds + Mickey Rompers for the Fourth of July at Disney World? Count Us IN! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re having so much fun at Disney World today! Almost too pretty to eat It’s the 4th of July! We’ve seen a lot of people dressed up for the occasion, and we’ve seen the reopening of TWO snack spots (Golden Oak Outpost at Magic Kingdom and Dino Diner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom). We also have been munching on some great 4th of July treats, like a 4th of July cupcake with LOADS of frosting, a 4th of July cupcake with a Mickey ear hat, and a 4th of July Funnel Cake! But those treats have got NOTHING on the desserts we just found at Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Le Petit Cafe goes HARD on the holidays, and today is no different. These snacks are SCREAMING patriotism with their red, white, and blue makeovers. We did get one of these, too, but first, we just have to show you these UH-MAZING snacks. There was a GORGEOUS red, white and blue Tree of Profiteroles display set up with stars and chocolate Riviera coins set up on the counter. Tree of yumminess The Milk-Chocolate Ganache Tart ($6.99) got a stars and stripes makeover. It’s SO pretty! We love the cute makeovers that the Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles ($6.99) get for holidays. We totally dug the mustached Father’s Day treat, but we are really digging the red and blue profiteroles with the white star on top. Patriotic Profiteroles The Seasonal Cupcake ($5.99) also got a red, white, and blue makeover for the day. Seasonal cupcake And HOW pretty is the Lemon Cheesecake ($6.99) now? Look at that beautiful pinwheel on top! SO pretty! But the snack that wowed us the most is the Fruit Tart. Because it received the most unique 4th of July makeover of all — it got its own little grill on top, complete with tiny “hotdogs” and a “cheeseburger.” How creative!!! Cutest fruit tart ever The fruit tart has a Graham Cracker base with Vanilla Custard Filling. It’s topped with Cherry Mousse and has berries around the edge. The grill is Dark Chocolate, while the hamburger and hotdogs are fondant. Plus there are some gold leaf specks scattered about. Just LOOK at it! We’ve liked this Fruit Tart in its other incarnations, and this one did not disappoint. It’s a refreshing and light treat that’s not super heavy — the perfect summertime snack! If you’re expecting a rich or chocolatey dessert, though, this is not the treat for you. If you aren’t a huge cherry fan, you might not like the mousse. We would’ve preferred raspberry, but it was still pretty tasty! Inside the fruit tart This Fruit Tart is available now for $5.99 — we don’t expect the 4th of July version to stick around for long, but it’s a solid dessert, no matter what it looks like. We’ll keep checking out all the 4th of July snacks at Disney World today, so keep reading for more reviews! How A New Disney World Drink Left Us Wanting More — Literally! 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 tried the fruit tart (or anything else) at Le Petit Cafe? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney World Just Gave A Fruit Tart An ICONIC Upgrade first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dino Diner is a quick-service spot in Dinoland, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Dino Diner! Serving up carnival-inspired eat like hot dogs, churros, and corn chip pies, we’ve loved Dino Diner in the past, especially during Christmastime and Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler! Dino Diner, alongside a number of other restaurants, has reopened as of today! Of course, we had to go check it out! Disney recently announced that the snack spot would reopen on July 4th, and we stopped by to give you a first look! Dinoland, U.S.A. has been lacking in the snack department lately, but with the reopening of Dino Diner, that’s no longer the case. If you don’t feel like Mobile Ordering at Restaurantosaurus, this is a great stop for a quick bite. Menus First, we got the Dino-Rama Chili-Cheese Dog which is an All-Beef Hot Dog, Chili-Cheese Topping, and a Side of Potato Chips for $10.99! This is a great quick lunch item and it’s simple, but delicious! If you’re a fan of chili-cheese, then you’ll love this! It’s pretty basic, but will hit the spot as a quick meal or snack. Dino-Rama Chili-Cheese Dog You can ask for pickled jalapeños on top, which we did (because why not?)! The pickled jalapeños on top added a nice subtle spice that complimented the chili well! Look at those jalapeños! If you’re not big on chili-cheese, grab one of their Dino-Rama All-Beef Hot Dogs for $8.99 and add your choice of ketchup, mustard, mayo, or relish at the condiment station! The condiment section next to Dino Diner! Next, we got the Corn Chip Pie with Corn Chips, Chili, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Shredded Cheddar, and Jalapeño for $8.49! Toppings on this one are super similar to the Chili Cheese Dog! Surprisingly, the chips weren’t soggy at all — we forgot how much we love this treat, we’re so glad it’s back! Delicious Corn Chip Pie! If you love chili and cheese, this is another great pick for you! The chips were very fresh and not stale, and they stayed crunchy for a long period of time. Just like on the Chili Cheese Dog, the jalapeños were a great addition to the flavor and gave it a nice heat! Yum!!! Looking for something sweet? Dino Diner offers one dessert — a Churro with Chocolate Sauce for $6.19! One word: YUM! The churro was warm and crisp with lots of cinnamon sugar on it. It’s hard to go wrong with a good churro, so if you’re a churro fan, this won’t disappoint. The Churro! And oh…did we mention the chocolate sauce? It was thicker than we remember, but it paired very nicely with the churro! Instead of coming in a pre-packaged container, the chocolate sauce came fresh in a little cup. Delicious Sauce! Dino Diner is still a great option to grab a quick bite! If chili-cheese or hot dogs aren’t your thing and you don’t want something sweet, try out Trilo-Bites instead (their Buffalo Chicken Chips are amazing!). We’re excited to have another snack spot open in Disney World again! We’re keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about what you need to prepare for Thanksgiving 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. What do you think of the reopened Dino Diner? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Chili-Cheese Fans NEED to Visit Dino Diner in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer is a BIG time to go to Disney World! If you’re trying to pack one more Disney trip into this summer, we’ve got you covered with all the info for flying to Orlando this August! On our way! Check out what it could cost you to fly to Orlando this August, with price comparisons of five different airlines! We clearly couldn’t look at every single airport in the country, but we did our best to find some of the biggest airports and compare the cost of flying from there to Orlando with several different airlines! We mainly checked the prices for the week of August 16th through the 20th, which was fairly representative of most of the month of August. But if you’re looking for a cheaper flight, the last week in August almost always had cheaper flights (probably because a lot of schools start around then, so not as many people are traveling). What will it cost you in August to fly to this entrance gate? In general, the other airlines seem a bit cheaper than Southwest in most of these lists, but remember that the Southwest prices include two 50lb. checked bags for free, whereas you’ll usually need to pay to check bags on other airlines! New York (JFK or LaGuardia) Some airlines we checked only flew out of JFK, and others would only go to LaGuardia, so we’ve got the prices from both! If you’re flying Southwest, you’ll likely be leaving from LaGuardia. Southwest: The average flight to Orlando was about $300, with returns at about $250, bringing the whole trip to $550. The lowest prices we found for this trip were $234 out and $157 return, but there weren’t many flights available for those prices! If you’re leaving from LaGuardia on Southwest, the cheapest dates to fly were the 26th to the 30th of August, at $78 departing and $133 returning! Flight from Orlando Delta: If you’re heading out on Delta, you’ll probably be going out of JFK. The lowest roundtrip we found out of JFK was $467, with several tickets going up into the $1,000s! If you want a lower roundtrip, August 25th–30th was just $285. United: We’re heading back to LaGuardia for United, where we found the lowest round-trip at $202 with more options around $260 and most flights being about $350. In the last week of August, though, it gets down to about $147! Orlando International Airport American Airlines: American Airlines fly out of LaGuardia as well, and the lowest round-trip we found was $368. In the last week of August, though, there were several options for under $250! Spirit: Spirit (also flying out of LaGuardia) was the cheapest in general, with one-way tickets at $60–$80 both ways. That’s about a $120–$160 round-trip. Remember, you will have to pay for a carry-on, to pick your seat, etc. Los Angeles (LAX) Southwest: The average Southwest flight to Orlando was $250 out and $220 return, for a total of $470 round-trip. The lowest round-trip you could get right now is $280, with a $143 out and $137 return. The cheapest days to fly from here are August 25th to the 31st, with $68 flights both ways. The good news is: transportation is provided for you once you land in Orlando! Delta: If you’re flying Delta, there are a few trips for less than $300 round-trip (with the lowest being $180!), but most of the flights for August get up to $430. United: For United, the lowest round-trip we found was $237, with most flights at around $350. You can probably get flights for less than $250 round-trip in the last week of August. Who remembers empty airplanes in 2020? American: The average American Airlines flight out of LAX to Orlando was $250–$270 round-trip. There were slightly cheaper options for the last week in August, around the $240 range. Spirit: Spirit’s prices were actually similar to the other airlines, with the average at $150 out and $130 return ($280 round-trip). The lowest we found were $103 out and $83 return. Chicago O’Hare Southwest: Southwest in Chicago was cheaper than LA and NY, with several options to fly into Orlando at $101 and return flights at about a $200 average. That’s a $301 round-trip. The lowest round-trip we could find was $211, and the cheapest days to fly Southwest were Saturdays and Sundays or the last week in August. Orlando International Airport Delta: The lowest round-trip we found for Delta was $333, but most flights were closer to $360. Prices were about the same for the last week of August, and it was actually more expensive to fly on Saturdays and Sundays — the opposite of Southwest. United: Round-trips with United are going for under $200 if you go in the mornings (early flights are usually cheaper than afternoon flights, as a general rule). If you’re going in the last week, though, you can get a $157 round-trip at almost any time of day available. Flying to Orlando American: American had a lot of flights available for less than $250, with the lowest round-trip at $205. The last week wasn’t significantly cheaper than the rest of August. Spirit: For Spirit airlines, the flights were between $60 and $80 each way, for a round-trip of $120 to $160! Dallas We have the same situation here as we did in New York, with some airlines preferring DFW and others flying out of Love Field! Southwest (Love Field): We found some really cheap flights for Southwest at $82 each way, but most were closer to $150 each way, which makes a $164 and $300 round-trip, respectively. In the last week of August, though, there were more of the $82 options! Orlando International Airport Delta: The cheapest round-trip on Delta to Orlando was $215, with most flights being closer to $250 or $300. And weirdly enough, the last week in August was actually more expensive than the 16th through 20th! United: United had flights to Orlando for about $300 at most times of the day, and the last week in August was about the same! American: Most flights to Orlando on American were about $225, with the cheapest at $163. If you’re going the last week in August, there were a few fights for under $200! ©Orlando International Airport Spirit: Oh, our wonderful cheap friend — Spirit had flights out of Dallas for $60 both ways ($120 round-trip), with more options for $100 both ways ($200 round-trip). Atlanta Just to clarify, we looked at flights out of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Southwest: If you’re in Atlanta, you can get pretty cheap Southwest tickets to Orlando! The lowest we found was $69 each way, which is a $138 round trip! You could probably get a departing flight for under $100 the week of Aug 16th to the 20th, and most return flights were closer to $150. The cheapest was the last week in August, which had flights for $59 each way! Delta: The lowest we found from Delta was $145 round-trip, but you could get almost any time of day for less than $200. The last week of August was even cheaper, with several options for flights at $117 round-trip! Orlando International Airport United: United had really expensive flights when we checked, with roundtrips to Orlando at $590 or more. Maybe United doesn’t fly out of Atlanta very often? American: There were a lot of options for round-trip flights out of Atlanta on American at $192, and even more for $215. If you’re willing to wait until the last week in August, there were even more $192 options! Orlando International Airport Spirit: We found low prices on Spirit at $50 each way ($100 round-trip), with more options for $80 each way ($160 round-trip). Denver Southwest: If you’re willing to fly early in the morning or later in the evening, we found tickets for $99 to Orlando (one-way), with other times closer to $175. The return tickets varied widely, but you could get one at most available times for $150 to $200, which is a round-trip of about $249 to $375. The cheapest options were after August 16th, with $99 flights available both ways — a round-trip of $198. Orlando International Airport Trams ©Disney Orlando International Airport Delta: The lowest round-trip out of Denver on Delta was $316 when we checked, with most flights at around $350 or $420. The last week in August was cheaper with $253 at the low end and more flight options at $350. United: We found a lot of flights at $200 or less round-trip during most available times of the day on United. The last week in August had similar prices to the rest of the month. Star Wars United Airlines Plane ©United American: If you’re flying American Airlines, the flights we found were mostly around $250 for the round-trip, with more for $215 in the last week of August. Spirit: Spirit had several flights one-way for $80, but the lowest we found was $55. The lowest return flights were about $80, and there were a few available at that price. That’s a round trip of about $135 to $160. ©Disney So what do we know in general? The average price for getting to Orlando this August obviously depends on where you’re flying from, but we think you can find tickets for most of the month for between $150 and $300 round-trip! If you can swing it, the last week of August was cheaper almost every time we checked, so that would be one way to save some cash! Just keep in mind that these prices can and will fluctuate daily! Keep following DFB for more travel information for Disney! Click Here to See More Tips for Budgeting for a Disney World Trip! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When are you heading to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Average Costs to Fly to Disney Word This August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow, what a weekend! And we’re not just saying that because it’s 4th of July weekend! Golden Oak Outpost is open! Although that’s why it’s been a busy weekend at Disney World — we’ve been tracking down all the special 4th of July treats, including a frosting-heavy cupcake, a Sunshine Mimosa, and a Patriotic Colava. But we’ve also been checking out a few snack spot reopenings, including Dino Diner. But one snack spot reopened today that we didn’t know originally about — Golden Oak Outpost at Magic Kingdom. And we were there, checking out the food so we could get you this review! Golden Oak Outpost is a kiosk in Frontierland. Its menu features quick-service options like chicken strips and fries, although sometimes some unique snacks pop up here. This is a typical kiosk location, with ordering and pick-up done via windows. There are tables for seating outside. Mobile Order is not currently available at this location. Seating Packaged condiments are available, including Barbecue Sauce and Honey Mustard… Sauces …as well as Ketchup, Mustard, and Ranch. Napkins and utensils are also readily available. Condiments But we’re here for some food, so let’s get to it. The menu has gone through some changes from pre-closure, but still features some pretty basic kid-pleasing and picky-eater-pleasing foods. New Menu Although the pre-closure menu included Chicken Nuggets, those have now been replaced with Chicken Strips for $9.99. These are served with Fries. We’re a little disappointed about the disappearance of the chicken nuggets (we love the breading more than the chicken!), but the strips are good. Chicken Strips This is one of those snacks that would please just about everyone in the family, even picky-eaters. Each strip has a nice crispy crunch on the outside and moist chicken on the inside. This size (you get three strips PLUS fries) is also filling, but also perfect for sharing if you need a snack for a few people to share between meals. This is a kid-pleaser! The Chili Cheese Fries for $6.49 are a good bet and another snack that would please just about everyone in the family. Yes, the fries get soggy under all that chili cheese goodness, but that classic chili flavor is there! Here’s a note, though: the chili is beef-based. Chili Cheese Fries The Minute Maid Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy really surprised us. Even if you’re not a big fan of sweet tea — it’s often just way TOO sweet in our opinion — this frozen version manages to keep the sweetness toned down without losing any flavor. Also, this is the PERFECT beverage for hot Florida weather and we found it very refreshing! The slushy is $4.99. Sweet Tea Slushy Golden Oak Outpost will probably never make any of our “best of” lists, save for a few of the specialty snacks it offers from time to time (Warm Caramel-Stuffed Pretzel anyone?), but it’s a good spot if you find yourself getting peckish in Frontierland and just need a quick, easy, and inexpensive snack. It’s also a great place to get food for kids and picky eaters or others who are just fine eating regular theme park fare. Finally, the food here is generally a good value and priced inexpensively enough that you could make a “cheap” (at least by Disney standards) meal out of the offerings here. We’ll continue to bring you first looks and reviews for other Disney World restaurants reopening 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. What do you think? Have you ever eaten at Golden Oak Outpost? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is Golden Oak Outpost Still A Great Spot For A Quick Snack at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World at Thanksgiving is a great time to find amazing themed snacks around the parks! Thanksgiving Cupcake Many restaurants offer special dishes for Thanksgiving at Disney, so you’ll want to save the date for when you can start making dining reservations for the big day! If you’re planning to be in Disney World for Thanksgiving day, you probably want to sit down to a Thanksgiving meal at some point! You’ll need a reservation for most sit-down restaurants in Disney World, and you can start making those reservations 60 days in advance! The Edison Thanksgiving Dinner For Thanksgiving day, the date to remember is September 26 this year! Starting around 5:45AM EST on that day, you can make dining reservations online for your Disney vacation! The phone lines tend to open a little later, but ofter present a bit of a wait. We’d recommend being ready to reserve your spot as soon as the clock strikes that time because dining reservations go fast for big days like Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Burger at BlackTap If you don’t get the reservation you really want, we’d recommend making another (take your option B!) and keeping an eye out for reservations to open up at your first choice! It’s not guaranteed that more will open (and for busy times, they likely won’t), but it’s possible and worth trying! We wish you all the best in getting your favorite reservations! And don’t forget: September 26th at 5:45AM EST! Keep following DFB for updates to help with your Disney trip planning! Click here to read our tricks for snagging hard-to-get reservations 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. Are you headed down to Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post You NEED to Mark September 26 On Your Calendar if You’re Doing Thanksgiving in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s location means it’s subject to some intense weather, especially storms. Whether it’s thunder and lightning or full-on hurricanes, there’s a lot of things that can happen weather-wise. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom With summertime comes the start of hurricane season, and we have an update on the latest storm to approach Orlando. As hurricane season begins in Florida, Fox 35 Orlando is reporting that Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching Florida and is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Southwest coast. The storm is set to make its way through the Orlando area around Tuesday and Wednesday. A Map of Tropical Storm Elsa’s Route ©Fox 35 The storm’s classification has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after the storm passed over St. Lucia, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, causing damages to many homes in the region. According to News 6, Central Florida will be “on the dirty side of the storm”, which means there is an increased chance of tornadoes and other severe weather. A map of Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches ©Fox 35 If you’re going to be on vacation in Orlando during the storm, don’t worry! Disney has great safety protocols and policies that will help keep you safe during the storms. There are plenty of accommodations and policies in place, especially if the parks have to close! Plus, there are tons of ways to prepare! Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom If a hurricane warning is announced in Orlando within 7 days of your arrival, you’ll be able to cancel or reschedule your trip free of charge. Plus, there are plenty of ways to still enjoy your time at Disney in the safety of your hotel. Disney Cast Members will provide entertainment, activities, and more to pass the time. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more. Click here to see predictions for the 2021 hurricane season Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Update on How Tropical Storm Elsa Will Affect Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time for EPCOT’s 2021 International Food and Wine Festival! EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival | 2020 This year, World Showcase will be filled with eats from all over the globe from July 15th to November 20th, and we (needless to say) can’t wait to explore it all! So far, we’ve shared a FULL list of the food booths, updated you on all the live entertainment you’ll get to enjoy, and even gave you a peek at the activities coming back for the festival this year. And, with 32 locations to stop and eat, we’re breaking things down and talking about everything you need to know about the RETURNING Food & Wine Booths! Which Food & Wine Booths ARE Returning? Last month, Disney shared ALL of the food booths that would be setting up shop around World Showcase and, though we were excited to see 8 (!!) brand new booths, there were, even more, returning favorites that we were happy to see — kind of like an old friend, ya know? So, before we dive into the details, let’s do a quick refresher on which ones are coming back in 2021! When the festival first kicks off in July, there will be 18 returning booths available including: Australia Appleseed Orchard Canada China — This booth will be serving up popular Chinese plates, mango bubble milk tea, draft beer, and cocktails The Donut Box Earth Eats hosted by Impossible — This booth will serve up plant-based dishes featuring Impossible foods, as well as wine, chai tea, or a chai tea cocktail Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN France Germany Greece — this booth will serve up traditional Greek dishes including spanakopita and lamb moussaka. Hawaiʻi Hops & Barley — This booth will feature all-American craft beer and wines Italy Japan Mexico — At the Mexico booth, you’ll be able to enjoy chilaquiles, tacos, Mexican craft beer, and margaritas Refreshment Outpost Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese — This spot will serve up chicken nuggets, poutine, and soft-serve ice cream Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE® — This will feature sweet treats and mimosas And, just a few months later, 6 MORE returning booths will join the fun including: The Alps – Opening October 1 — Here you’ll be able to grab items including the warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette Belgium – Opening October 1 — This booth will serve up treats like a fluffy Belgian waffle or savory beer-braised beef dish Brazil – Opening October 1 India – Opening October 1 — You’ll be able to munch on things like Madras red curry and Korma chicken here Ireland – Opening October 1 — This booth will serve up favorites like Irish sausage and seafood pie, which you can pair with Irish ale and mead honey wine Spain – Opening October 1 — Here you can grab paella, seafood salad, and charcuterie, along with beer and wine October 1st also marks the beginning of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations AND the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris in the France Pavilion, so it’s going to be a busy day! Click HERE to See What Disney Won’t Tell You About EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival…But We Will! Noteworthy Returning Booths We sure are excited to see so many booths returning (23 to be exact!) but how exactly do you prioritize that many food booths when there are new ones to consider too?! Well, we’ve got a few tips on which booths to prioritize during your visit! France First up is France! This booth took the “W” for Best Booth of the Fest back in 2020 and our taste buds are looking forward to seeing if it stands up to the test this year! 2020 France Booth The booth itself has been around for many years (including other festivals too), but it was the Canard Confit à l’Orange, Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chévre, AND the sweet La Vie En Rose Slushy that did it for us last year. Even if the menu does change this year (which it certainly could), this booth is one that you can usually find at least a few things to please your palette. Click HERE to Read Our FULL Review of the 2020 Booth! Hawaiʻi And, France may have taken the title of Best Booth of the Fest, but Hawai’i was a close runner up and it is BACK again! It’s no secret that we’re big fans of anything with DOLE in the title (hence the Dole Whip obsession) and this booth was packed with pineapple delights. 2020 Hawai’i Booth The Aulani Sunrise was a BIG winner for us (it was made with vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and grenadine)… Aulani Sunrise …plus we also went back for more than one of the Kalua Pork Sliders, Teriyaki-Glazed SPAM Hash, pineapple beer, AND pineapple wine. So…yeah…we liked the entire menu — what can we say! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the 2020 Hawai’i Booth Mexico Another booth that has been around year after year and festival after festival is Mexico! And, we normally find that this booth can do no wrong when it comes to serving up stellar festival eats and we’re guessing this year will be no different. 2020 Mexico booth You can usually find at least one new margarita flavor and, last year, we were big fans of the taco and tostada options. Mango Smoky Margarita So, from gorgeous drinks to eats that are packed with flavor, we’ve been known to both begin AND end our journey around World Showcase here. Click Here to Read Our Review of the 2020 Mexico Booth Refreshment Outpost Now, we’re going to clue you in on a little secret — DON’T skip the Refreshment Outpost at the Food & Wine Festival! This stop is a permanent kiosk at the beginning of World Showcase, so a lot of festival-goers will breeze right by without thinking twice. But, you’re missing out on some of our favorite eats at the festival if you do this! Refreshment Port The menu here is a bit more limited than the traditional food booths, but you can still find some GREAT eats. In the past, this location has been home to some of our best of the fest winners including a Duck Confit Poutine and even a Traditional Poutine that blew us away last year. Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the 2020 Refreshment Port Canada And, just next door to the Refreshment Outpost, you’ll find the Canada booth. This one has also been around for ages, and the menu is so good that Disney doesn’t even bother adjusting it most of the time. 2020 Canada Booth At this point, we’ve deemed the Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup a “classic” Food & Wine favorite and you can even get your hands on the (pricey) Filet Mignon served at Le Cellier. Click Here to Read Our Review of the 2020 Canada Booth Shimmering Sips Our last noteworthy returning booth is Shimmering Sips! Between the Tropical Mimosa (which was literally a POG Mimosa!!), the Key Lime Mimosa, and the Blood Orange Mimosa we had trouble choosing just one boozy drink that was our favorite here last year. 2020 Shimmering Sips Booth And, in 2021 the booth is going to be a must-do again! The festival is being sponsored by Corkcicle and Disney has shared that you’ll be able to purchase your sparking bubbly beverages in an exclusive Shimmering Sips Corkcicle from here! ©Disney So, you’ll be able to sip your POG Mimosa (which will hopefully return this year ) in a sparkly souvenir cup! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the 2020 Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar Other Things To Know About the Returning Booths Now, keep in mind that the menus can change for the returning Food & Wine booths, so it isn’t a guarantee that we’ll be seeing any of our favorites back again. But, there is still a chance! And, the best way to plan ahead and know which returning booths (and dishes) are a must-get is to catch up on all our reviews, tips, and hacks from previous years. Cheers to a great Festival! Plus, we always head to the parks on day one of the festival to try all of the eats and drinks. So, be sure to check back here to see what has changed, what we love, and what you might want to skip before you go! We can’t wait to be back here! And, if you really want to be an expert on the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, the absolute BEST way to do that is to check out our DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! It’s got over 250 pages packed with every little thing that you need to know. To check out more about our guide, take a look at the links below! *CLICK HERE TO BUY THE 2021 FOOD AND WINE GUIDE!* And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for more! Check Out 8 Things We Always Bring to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 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 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 What returning Food & Wine booth are YOU most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything You NEED to Know About the RETURNING EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

SO much is changing at Disney World, especially recently, and we’re doing our best to help you stay caught up. Golden Oak Outpost We’ve been enjoying the return of entertainment, fireworks, and several restaurant reopenings, including Dino Diner, which reopened today! But another Disney World snack spot has also reopened today — and this one was a surprise! We’re talking about Golden Oak Outpost, a space previously used as a relaxation station after Disney World’s reopening. But relaxation stations are now a thing of the past, and as of today, Golden Oak Outpost has reopened as a snack spot! Atmosphere Although we are a little surprised about Golden Oak’s reopening today, we recently spotted some menu updates for the location. But we were pleasantly shocked this morning to see guests lined up to eat here! And so we got in line, too! Golden Oak Outpost is open! Speaking of the menu, it has changed since pre-closure. The Chicken Breast Nuggets have been replaced with Chicken Strips. The Loaded Onion Rings, Loaded Waffle Fries, and Chili Cheese Onion Rings have disappeared. And the Sweet Tea Slushy now costs $5.99, instead of $5.49. New Menu Condiments are grab-and-go and not self-serve like some other Disney World restaurants. There’s Ketchup, Mustard, and Ranch Dressing… Condiments …along with Barbecue Sauce and Honey Mustard Sauce. Sauces There is plenty of seating nearby, with tables and stools. Seating The seating hasn’t changed since this location was a relaxation station, although the tables seem to be a little closer to each other. Eats So what about the food? Well, we decided to dig in. We started with the Chicken Strips for $9.99. It’s served with Fries. Chicken Strips We also had the Chili Cheese Fries for $6.49. Chili Cheese Fries For our beverage, we chose the frosty Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy for $5.99. Sweet Tea Slushy Be sure to stay tuned because we’ll be sharing a full review of our meal here soon! And we’re keeping an eye out for even more reopenings at Disney World! Here’s The Family-Style Reopening Menu for Trail’s End 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. Have you ever eaten at Golden Oak Outpost? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at Golden Oak Outpost's Surprise Reopening in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of our favorite places to grab a drink in both Disney World and Disneyland! Oga’s Cantina They have fun-themed drinks like the Dagobah Slug Slinger and Yub Nub, and even a drink that will make your mouth go numb! Oga’s also has a few snacks on the menu that are…let’s just say, unusual for our planet! The Rodian Ration is an alcoholic sort of jello with boba balls inside (which makes them look like fish eggs, in our opinion). And then there’s the notorious Happabore Sampler. Think of it as a charcuterie and cheese board, but WEIRD! They have the Happabore Sampler at both Disney World and Disneyland, and even though they have similar descriptions on the menus, they’re pretty different from each other! In Hollywood Studios, the Happabore Sampler has cured and roasted meats, cheese, and pork cracklings… ©Disney …and in Disneyland, the sampler has a selection of cured meats, artisan cheeses, rations, and crackers. Soooo….what’s the difference? ©Disney The sampler in Disneyland looks a little bit different since Oga’s reopened recently. The board has two kinds of cured pork, a cured beef, two kinds of cheese, rice crisps, and seasoned hummus with veggies. Happabore Sampler in Disneyland The cheeses are both on the sharp side, similar to a cheddar. Overall, the sampler is a pretty classic presentation of a charcuterie board, it’s neat and organized. Happabore Sampler Disneyland And then there’s the Happabore Sampler in Disney World… . Oga’s Charcuterie It’s super chaotic! If you don’t like when your food touches, this is definitely not the snack for you! Where should we start? The board has four different types of meats. These include Bresola Air-Cured Beef, Roasted SPAM, Roasted Mortadella, and Roasted Chorizo Sausage. There are also two cheeses, Pulled String Cheese and Burrata with black salt. Ummm……. The string cheese is definitely an interesting choice here, but hey, at least they pre-pulled it for you! The toothpicks are a nice touch The Disney World sampler kind of looks like the Disneyland sampler… if you mixed everything up and threw it on a plate! We aren’t the biggest fans, since it’s not very substantial and just bits and pieces of snacks. One of the main differences is that the Disneyland sampler has hummus and veggies, whereas the Disney World sampler just seems to have a few peppers and onions sprinkled around the plate. A healthy snack! Both samplers are $21, so it’s a pretty pricey snack, but you can’t definitely share with others! However, the Disneyland sampler seems a little more substantial to us. It’s more straightforward and it’s easier to eat. Happabore Sampler in Disneyland And the sampler in Disney World doesn’t really deliver, it just isn’t enough food for the price tag. Both of the Happabore Samplers are not as scary as they appear, and you should definitely try them if you’re curious or want a small snack while you sip a fun cocktail in Oga’s! But, there are for sure better snack options in BOTH parks, like the charcuterie board at BaseLine Tap House in Hollywood Studios, or a coffee topped with Cocoa Puffs in Disneyland! Stay tuned to DFB to see any other weird snacks we find around the parks! Click here to see if Oga’s in Disney World actually has a secret menu! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which sampler do you prefer? Let us know in the comments! The post Comparing the Oga's Cantina Charcuterie Boards in Disney World and Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We would like to wish all our DFB Readers a very Happy 4th of July! Traveler’s Cafe We’re spending our Independence Day at Disney World to check out all the fun new 4th of July treats, including a Mickey-topped 4th of July Cupcake, a 4th of July Funnel Cake, and a Patriotic Boozy Drink! And we think we just stumbled onto one snack that was MADE for frosting fans! Meet yet another 4th of July Cupcake… . 4th of July Cupcake Sign This one is a Vanilla Cupcake, with White Frosting, topped with Blue Frosting, topped with Red Frosting, and a Fondant Mickey Flag. VERY patriotic And yes, that is frosting layered on frosting layered on more frosting. It is a LOT of frosting — so much that it makes this one a little messy to eat! But if you love frosting, you should try this one out. SO much frosting The cupcake itself is pretty basic but it was super fluffy and moist –– pretty much all you can ask for in something with the word “cake” in it. The cream filling is yummy, but we think it was a bit TOO much for this particular snack — sometimes less is more. Also, the flag on top was fondant and not tasty at all. A lot going on here If you want to try it out for yourself, we found it at Traveler’s Cafe at EPCOT for $5.99. It’s probably only available for today, though, so keep that in mind. And we’ll keep trying all the 4th of July treats at Disney World today, so stay tuned for more reviews! Check Out These VERY Familiar 4th of July Ears At 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. Are you a frosting fan? Think you would like this cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You Love Frosting, We Found The PERFECT Snack For You At Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ and Star Wars are the perfect combo! From The Mandalorian to The Bad Batch, Disney+ has been home to some amazing and imaginative Star Wars series! ©Disney Recently, Lucasfilm gave us a first look at yet another Star Wars series that’s coming to Disney+ this fall! Star Wars: Visions is Lucasfilm’s first foray into anime, the popular Japanese style of cartooning. Lucasfilm will be collaborating with seven studios: Kinema Citrus, Kamikaze Douga, Geno Studio, Studio Colorido, Studio Trigger, Science Saru, and Production IG to create anime short films about the Star Wars universe! The logo for the upcoming Star Wars Anthology Series ©Lucasfilm In a special look from Lucasfilm, the directors of these new short films touched on their influences and inspirations! Taku Kimura from Studio Colorido noted that his short film, “Tatooine Rhapsody,” would be a rock opera-inspired tale! Meanwhile, Hitoshi Haga from Kinema Citrus, director of “The Village Bride,” noted Japanese mountain culture as his primary influence. From Astro-Boy to period dramas, a wide range of genres, influences, and styles are going to be covered in this anthology. A still from the new Star Wars anthology series, Visions. ©Lucasfilm At Anime Expo Lite, Lucasfilm’s Jacqui Lopez (Executive Producer), James Waugh (Executive Producer), Josh Rimes (Executive Producer), and Qubic Pictures’ Justin Leach (Co-Executive Producer) and Kanako Shirasaki (Producer) revealed a first look at the new anthology series! Concept art from Star Wars: Visions. So cute! ©Lucasfilm All of the short films from Star Wars: Visions will be released on September 22nd on Disney+! Want to know more? Take a look at a special look video here! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, big and small! Stay tuned here for more! Your Guide to Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance: 2021 Edition Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the latest Star Wars series? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Sneak Peak at The Latest 'Star Wars' Series Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Put your hands in the air like you just don’t care!!!! You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Your Favorite Rides! Okay. Care a little. Because we’re going to list ALL the thrill rides you can experience at Walt Disney World! Disney World has a variety of thrill rides with varying levels of intensity. Check out this list to see which thrills should be your ‘must-do’s for your next Disney vacation. Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom OR if you already know your ‘must do’s, double-check this list and see if you’re a Disney World ride completionist. Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad “This here’s the WILDEST ride in the WIIIIIILDERNESS!” (Sorry, it had to be done.) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a haunted gold mine train coaster located in Frontierland. Now, when we say “haunted,” we’re not talking Haunted Mansion levels of haunted. These tracks wind their way through a ghost town (and a couple of caves, too)! Yee-haw! There aren’t any super-steep drops or unexpected loopty-loops on this coaster, so as long as you’re 40 inches or taller, this coaster is a fun high-speed ride with small drops and sharp turns galore. Splash Mountain You. Will. Get. SOAKED. But if you’re in line for a ride called “Splash Mountain,” you’re probably already prepared for that. Splash Mountain Like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain is located in Frontierland (and is also one of the three “mountain” thrill rides you can experience in the Magic Kingdom if you’re 40 inches or taller). Unlike Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain is a log flume ride based around the 1946 film, Song of the South. But, it will soon be re-themed to Princess and the Frog. Splash Mountain Finale The ride is nice and calm at first, but don’t let it fool you! Once you reach the top, your log will plummet straight down the mountain and into a gigantic pool of water — SPLASH!!! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work YOU go! Join Grumpy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Sleepy as they dig-dig-dig their way through a diamond mine in Fantasyland. Sever Dwarfs Mine Train The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train usually racks up long wait times because it’s so family-friendly (available for riders 38 inches or taller). Plus, it’s got some fun audio-animatronics. PLUS plus, the mine cart you’re riding in rocks back-and-forth as you weave your way around the track. *Whistling while we work* (Say hi to the Evil Queen for us, k?) Space Mountain Are you one of those riders who experiences all the roller coasters with your eyes closed? Well, on Space Mountain there’s no need to close your eyes! Space Mountain Space Mountain, located in Tomorrowland, is a steel indoor coaster through space. And by space we mean almost complete darkness — except for a few light tunnels here-and-there. Riders who are 44 inches or taller will feel like they’re zooming down the tracks, but — in reality — you’re only going a whopping 35 mph. Blast off! Darkness, man. It really plays mind tricks on ya. Click HERE to read about the all-new fireworks show coming to Magic Kingdom SOON! Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain We’re just taking a teensy-weensy expedition through the Himalayans. What’s the worst that could happen…? So peaceful…right? Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is located in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom and is available for riders 44 inches or taller who want to duke it out with a yeti. That’s right — a yeti. ©D23 Just as soon as you reach the top portion of the mountain, your track has been *mysteriously* ripped off the tracks by an *unknown* creature. Guess you’re going to have to shoot backward down the tracks to meet the very beast you’ve angered. Kali River Rapids Is that Floridian sun beating down on you a bit too much today? Try cooling off on Kali River Rapids! *Advertisement jingle inserted here.* Kali River Rapids © Disney Kali River Rapids is Disney World’s only river raft ride on property. It’s another attraction located in Asia — which seems appropriate since the raft rushes you down the rapids of an Asian jungle. If you’re 38 inches or taller, this will be is a great thrill ride for you if you’re absolutely BURNING UP in Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids (But the wait times for this one can be brutal.) Avatar — Flight of Passage This ride is heaven-on-earth. Cliche? Maybe. But it’s the truth and we’re sticking to it. Flight of Passage ride vehicles Avatar — Flight of Passage is a 3D aerial adventure through Pandora: World of Avatar. Riders who are 44 inches or taller get to ride a banshee. Let’s say that again: You. Get. To. Ride. A. Banshee. Avatar in Flight of Passage Queue The whole experience is extremely picturesque and has moved many to tears (but we’re not admitting anything). And the queue is heavily themed — we’re talking a full-sized Avatar in an incubation tank, located in the laboratory portion of the line. Wowza! DINOSAUR “Let’s go get that dino!” Dr. Seeker needs an Iguanadon — and he needs YOUR help to bring that Iguanadon from the past into the present. Guess you’re going to have to board a time rover to get the job done. Dinosaur DINOSAUR is located in (can you guess?) Dinoland U.S.A.. It’s an intense rover adventure (with so many dinos!) for guests 40 inches or taller. Along your journey, you’ll come face-to-face with many animatronic dinosaurs, including (but not limited to) a Pterodactyl, Velociraptor, and Carnotaurus (who may or may not want to eat your face). “They’re not gonna make it, they’re not gonna make it!” Oh, word of advice — watch out for that meteor shower. It looks mighty sketchy… . Want to know where to chow down while you’re at Animal Kingdom? Click Here! Hollywood Studios Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run It’s every Star Wars fan’s dream come true — your very own space adventure in a hunk-of-junk. (AKA: The Millenium Falcon) Smugglers Run Queue Upon boarding Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll be assigned one of three roles: Pilot, Gunner, or Engineer. Depending on which role you’ve been assigned is how you’re going to experience this interactive flight simulator. Flight Crew Assignment Engineers need to be prepared to fix any systems that break down and keep the Falcon up and running. Gunners will have to shoot bad guys (a lot of bad guys). And Pilots will…probably be getting yelled at by the other riders on their team. (Only sort of kidding — being a pilot’s a great honor and a lot of pressure! Especially when you’re in charge of NOT CRASHING.) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Guests who are 38 inches or taller will be able to help Hondo Ohnaka deliver contraband cargo to aid the Resistance. Just remember — your role is important and impacts the results of the ride. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Immersive. Trackless. Dark. Thrilling. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has it all. *Cue intense battle music* Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is home to not just one, but TWO thrill rides. Guests 40 inches and taller will be able to join the Resistance on a state-of-the-art ride that starts immersing you in the storytelling as soon as you step into the queue. ©Disney In the pre-show of this ride, you get to meet BB-8, Rey, Lieutenant Bek, and… *GASP* Have you been captured by The First Order??? (Even the Cast Members play a role in this attraction. When we said this experience has it all, we *meant* it.) Oh no! Don’t worry. As long as you don’t run into an EPIC animatronic of Kylo Ren, I think you’ll be okay… Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith “How ’bout some backstage passes?” You don’t have to ask us twice! Who’s ready to rock?? Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is a high-speed indoor roller coaster located on Sunset Boulevard that launches riders (who are 48 inches or older) 0-to-60 miles per hour in 3 seconds flat. (Hey, you gotta get to that Aerosmith concert on time SOMEHOW — right?) Thanks for the backstage passes, guys! Your super-stretch limo will go upside down and take on sudden drops in a setting that’s almost as pitch-black as Space Mountain‘s (but not quite). We made it! The Hollywood traffic signs help light your way just a bit, but — we’re not gonna lie — that camera flash at the beginning? SUPER blinding. So brace yourself. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror The setting: A decrepit hotel, Halloween Night, 1939. The situation: You’re about to be dropped into…The Twilight Zone. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Here’s another thrill ride on Sunset Boulevard for ya! Victims (er…guests) who are 40 inches or taller will be invited (if they dare) to step into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror‘s rickety (and super haunted) service elevator. (Why you agree to do this? No clue. But, hey, we won’t judge.) What’s going to happen next…? After being taken up 13 stories, this drop tower experience will do as all good drop towers do and, uh, drop. Ah yes. Such a trusty-looking service elevator… The best part? The drop sequences are completely random! Your fate is completely decided by the Tower of Terror! ……Wee? Slinky Dog Dash Once you step foot into Toy Story Land, you become one of Andy’s toys. I know that sounds kinda scary, but it’s actually a ton of fun. Just ask Slinky Dog! Hey, Jessie and Rex! Slinky Dog Dash might be a junior coaster, but it’s a thrilling one! Guests 38 inches or taller will be able to jump on the back of Slinky Dog and ride around Andy’s backyard. Slinky Dog Dash There’s a mini-launch in the middle of the ride that gives this junior coaster a fun little “oomph” of energy. (Don’t worry — there are no 0-to-60 launches over here!) “You’ve got a friend in me!” Sad that the ride’s over? Don’t be! Wheezy the squeaky toy is there to greet you at the end! And he’s got a song to sing! Hollywood Studios sure has been BUSY! Check it out HERE! EPCOT Mission: SPACE That’s one small step for man…One giant SPINNING THRILL RIDE for mankind. (Only if you want it to be, though.) Mission: SPACE Mission: SPACE — located in Future World — is a NASA flight training simulator to Mars. Guests can choose one of two missions — The Green Mission (40 inches or taller) or the Orange Mission (44 inches or taller). Mission Space The Green Mission provides more mild thrills with light movement in your training cabin, while the Orange Mission has SUPER INTENSE G-FORCE SPINS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE BLASTING OFF INTO SPACE. (Sorry, we screamed that. We just really wanted to emphasize how intense the Orange Side can get for people prone to motion sickness.) Blast off! Similar to Smugglers Run, you are assigned a role: commander, pilot, navigator, or engineer. Unlike Smugglers Run, your actions really don’t impact the course of this ride. So you don’t have to worry about messing something up. (But you may have to worry about up-chucking your churro. Good thing there are barf bags available!) Test Track You ready for the race of your life?! (Sorry — that’s the adrenaline talking.) High-speed thrills coming your way! There aren’t a lot of thrill rides in EPCOT, but the two that are available are both located in Future World. Test Track gives guests 40 inches or taller the ability to create their own vehicle while waiting in the queue, then testing it out on the Tron-themed track. ©Disney There are four different tests your car will have to be put through to see if it’s gonna come out on top: capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power. Feel the burn from trying to sit up straight! Our favorite test? POWER! That’s when your vehicle can reach up to 65 miles per hour! And we’ve got the need for speed, baby!!! We are SO ready for EPCOT’s new show! Click here to see who else is, too! Coming Soon! TRON: Lightcycle Run Oh boy — this one’s gonna be EPIC. TRON: Lightcycle Power Run is Coming to Disney World TRON: Lightcycle Run is a high-speed roller coaster themed around Disney’s TRON: Legacy. Guests 48 inches and taller will be able to ride their very own lightcycle! ©Disney We were excited to have TRON: Lightcycle Run — being built in the Tomorrowland section of Magic Kingdom — open for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, but it looks like we might have to wait a bit longer on it. TRON construction No official date has been set for the ride’s opening date. Click here to read MORE about the new TRON attraction! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Here’s another thrill ride addition for the Future World section of EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney In Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, you’ll be able to join Peter Quill and his gang of space-hooligans on a one-of-a-kind Disney roller coaster experience. ©Disney Guys. This is gonna be a reverse-launch coaster. And we’re STOKED. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind This is another ride that we’re not sure when the official release date will be, but we’re still crossing our fingers for a potential 50th-anniversary release…??? Princess and the Frog Retheme Like we mentioned above, Disney announced that Splash Mountain will soon receive a Princess and the Frog retheme. ©Disney There aren’t any new details concerning this transition process *yet,* but what we do know is that the new storyline with pick up after Tiana and Naveen’s final movie kiss. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney Be prepared for lots of Mardi Gras and jubilation! Honorable Mention The Barnstormer We felt this li’l guy deserved to be on here somewhere! Lil coaster coming through! The Barnstormer is a junior coaster located in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland, available for riders 35 inches or taller. Riding Barnstormer It’s a super-duper short ride, themed around Goofy and his homemade airplane antics. Oh Goofy… It’s a great starter coaster for those little riders preparing for the big thrills (once they’re tall enough)! (One final note: Remember to read up about these rides before you go! Some of these rides might be too intense for certain health conditions or more nervous riders.) These rides might be thrilling, but you should CLICK HERE to find out which rides will freak kids out in the most unexpected ways! 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 thrill rides do you still need to mark off your to-do list — or are you a completionist? Let us know in the comments below! The post A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article