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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s officially July. It’s summer. It’s hot. We’re sweating. And yeah, maybe we’re thinking about the cooler days of winter, which are still many months away. Who’s ready for this guy? And maybe we’re already thinking about the holidays, including the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, all the holiday snacks and drinks, and all the fun Disney holiday merchandise. We’re ready to sit in front of a fire with a Disney blanket while watching The Muppets Christmas Carol. We know it’s not just us because you can actually get a Girls Mickey Holiday Dress online RIGHT NOW. Now is as good a time to start your holiday shopping, right? This dress has a cute Mickey Santa graphic on it, with a poofy skirt with several layers of fabric with a Mickey and friends pattern. ©Jane.com This adorable dress is available now for sizes 3-6 months through Girls 7/8. It’s made by Willow Lane Boutique and is currently for sale on Jane.com. But remember, items are only on Jane for a limited time! So, grab it now for $18.99 (regularly $36.99). Click Here To Buy The Girls Mickey Holiday Dress It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping, and if we see any other Disney holiday merchandise, we’ll be sure to let you know! Traveling to Disney World During a Holiday? Here’s What to Expect Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you do your holiday shopping early? Let us know in the comments! The post Asking For A Friend...Is It Too Early To Shop For Disney Christmas Dresses?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Great news, Disneylanders! Matterhorn Bobsleds If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Disneyland news or stopped into Disneyland Park lately, you might have noticed that an ICONIC ride has been closed — Matterhorn Bobsleds! Well, the wait is OVER for the return to our favorite bobsled-style coaster! That’s right! Matterhorn Bobsled reopened in Disneyland Park TODAY! Matterhorn Bobsleds You know we headed over to take a spin on this super fun, classic ride and we weren’t the only ones. Matterhorn Bobsleds When we arrived, the wait was 55 minutes and we hopped in to be reunited with this mountainous adventure. Soon enough, we were climbing aboard! Matterhorn Bobsleds Woohoo! We’re so happy to venture into the mountain again! Matterhorn Bobsleds As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from the Disney Parks and MORE! Click here to learn more about the latest from Disneyland! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you happy about the return of Matterhorn Bobsleds? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Matterhorn Bobsleds Has REOPENED In Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a number of things return to or reopen in Disney World including single rider lines, arcades, play areas, and more. Fireworks are BACK! Recently, something BIG officially returned to both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT — fireworks! And while you might absolutely adore the fireworks, with the return of these nighttime shows came something else you might not love as much… …CROWDS. Now, don’t get us wrong, we’ve seen some days with large crowds in Disney World since the reopening. But last night, we definitely spotted some fairly substantial crowds in Magic Kingdom as we waited for the fireworks. That’s a LOT of People There were lots of people sitting down and trying to get a good spot well in advance of the fireworks show. Get That Spot Early And there was a pretty large crowd near the Castle hub area. Crowds Of course, this was our experience on opening night, which (naturally) was a popular night and drew some large crowds. Still, this is your reminder that if you want to see the fireworks from a popular spot (like right in front of Cinderella Castle), you’ll probably want to keep an eye on the area you’re hoping to sit in. If you see it already starting to get busy well ahead of the fireworks, consider grabbing a spot there, if that’s important to you. You could also change your plans in terms of where you’d like to see the fireworks from, especially if you’re willing to see it from a spot that’s a little further away. But, the crowds that were present before and during the fireworks aren’t necessarily the biggest downside. The biggest downside to the return of fireworks is really those crowds that you find AFTER the fireworks end! Everyone Trying to Get Out You know the crowds we’re talking about. It’s the GIANT ones that form down Main Street, U.S.A. in particular, as everyone is trying to hurry out of Magic Kingdom at the exact same time. Well, This Will Take a Little While Since everyone is trying to leave from the same area at the same time, it can lead to long lines, big crowds, and a bit of waiting. Time to Join the Crowd With large groups of people trying to get out of the park and back to their hotels, this can lead to long lines for transportation options like Disney’s Ferry Boats or the Disney buses. Time to Get in Line If you want the crowds around you at the end of the night to go from this… We’re All in This Together …to THIS, then here’s our advice. MUCH Emptier Once the fireworks end, don’t rush to the park exit and into the lines for Disney transportation with the crowds. If you and your family can stay up for a little bit longer, hang back in the park and do some other things until the crowds lessen a bit. For example, tonight the fireworks kick off at 9:15PM in Magic Kingdom, but the park itself doesn’t close until 11PM. After you watch the fireworks, you have plenty of time to hop on a few more rides, walk around and check out some of your favorite park areas at night, or just find a bench, grab a snack, and people watch. Nice and Empty Near the End of the Night If you and your family or friends are able to stay up late, you could enjoy some spectacular views of the park at night and walk out with significantly less people around you. Just keep in mind that Disney bus service from the parks to the Disney hotels ends about one hour after park closing! Be sure to keep that in mind as you roam around the park. Nothing Like a Quiet Night on Main Street, U.S.A. With the return of fireworks, the reopening of more restaurants and hotels, and more new things on the way, we expect we’ll see more changes made all over Disney World in the upcoming weeks and months. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see photos and videos from the return of fireworks to EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you usually spend some time in the park after the fireworks are over so you don’t have to walk out with those big crowds? Tell us in the comments. The post The Downside to the Return of Fireworks in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re used to seeing a little construction in Disney World, as they’re constantly working to improve the rides, attractions, and resorts in the parks! Construction in Disney’s Contemporary Resort Here’s a look at everything that we’re expecting to see closed for refurbishments in Disney World this week! We bring you a report of the refurbishments in Disney World each week so that you can be prepared for what might be closed (or just a l’il dusty and inconvenient) in the parks during your trip! Here’s the list for refurbishments for the week of July 5th through July 11th! Disney’s Magic Kingdom This one’s the biggie this week: we’re seeing that the Walt Disney World Railroad, The Hall of Presidents, and the Main Street Confectionery will all continue to be closed for refurbishment this week. Walt Disney World Railroad On your way in to the Magic Kingdom, you might notice that the Walt Disney World Railroad Station is looking a little bit odd these days… Main Street U.S.A. Main Street Station Scrims …that’s because it’s made out of scrims! For now, anyway! Construction on the upcoming ride TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland has interrupted the railroad in that area, so the train is not running at this time. Take a look at the Main Street Station’s makeover here! The Hall of Presidents Another big attraction in Magic Kingdom that’s down for now is the Hall of Presidents. This is a planned refurbishment so that Imagineers can install the new President Joe Biden animatronic. The Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents closes each time a new president is inaugurated in order to add them to the attraction, so this refurbishment came as no surprise! So far, Disney has not announced a reopening date for the attraction. Click Here to See More About the Hall of President’s Refurbishment! Main Street Confectionery This isn’t a ride, but it is an iconic part of Magic Kingdom — the Main Street Confectionery is closed right now because it’s getting a pretty major facelift! The home of Disney’s sweetest treats! We’re seeing walls up around this location right now, and there isn’t a confirmed date for its reopening yet! No gettin to the candy here But no need to panic! You can grab your Disney Confectionery needs over at the Main Street Cinema! See What Changes are Coming to the Main Street Confectionery! We’ll hop over to EPCOT now to check out what refurbishments are going on there! EPCOT If you’re in EPCOT, it might feel like there are construction walls on every side! The park is getting a big update right now, with some new rides coming soon and a new Moana-inspired attraction under construction near the entrance. But as far as existing attractions that are closed right now, there’s just one — Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360. Canada Far and Wide Canada Far and Wide is a 360-degree film about Canada’s natural beauty and wonders. It’s been closed since June 27th, and Disney hans’t yet announced an opening date for the theater. Canada Far and Wide Film We’ll keep you posted when Disney announces the film’s returning date! See the Details About Canada Far and Wide’s Refurbishment Here Now we’re going to head out of the parks to see a couple of exciting refurbishments happening at two of Disney World’s resorts! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been under construction for a while now, as the resort gets a full makeover! There will be changes to the entrance, lobby, monorail station, and rooms! Monorail Station We’re super excited to see the new Moana-inspired guest rooms! The new Polynesian Resort rooms are available starting July 19th, and you can make a reservation for them now! ©Disney Because of the construction, the monorail station at Polynesian Resort is closed for now. So if you’re heading to ‘Ohana (opening July 9th!) or Captain Cook’s for some delicious Polynesian-style food, you’ll need different transportation! Click Here to See an Update on Ohana Noodles! (Because Really, That’s The Most Important Update Right Now) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort is undergoing a BIG refurbishment right now! The main tower rooms are getting an update, and you really need to check out the new Incredibles theme that’s coming to the resort! ©Disney For now, though, there’s a lot of construction going on at this resort! We’re expecting the room refurbishment to be finished this September. Contemporary Resort Construction Yeah…the walls don’t usually look like that. And The Wave Restaurant in the Contemporary Resort got some FOMO with all the construction going on around it, so it’ll be closed for a reimagining this month. The Wave There are quite a few changes coming to the Contemporary! Click Here to See the Upcoming Lobby Change in Disney’s Contemporary Resort! That’s all for now, folks! We’ll keep you updated if more unexpected closures happen around the parks, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See More Upcoming Refurbishments 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 heading into the Disney parks soon? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Rides and Hotels Undergoing Refurbishment in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, Busy Philipps visited Walt Disney World Resort on a family vacation, celebrating the start of summer. We caught up with her at EPCOT at the start of her day, where she showed off her Disney-themed PRIDE Month nails and posed in front of Spaceship Earth.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/LnWvp9Zxh1AView the full article

Excuse us, but how is it already July? Weren’t we celebrating New Year’s Day like yesterday? And now, the year is already half over! Gertie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — we love her! And EVERYTHING is changing at Disney World — we’ve seen the end of temperature checks, mask requirements in most locations, social distancing, and more. And last night marked the return of fireworks to both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! It’s been a busy half of a year, hasn’t it? But looking ahead, we also know that a lot will continue to change: the dining plan will return at some point and Disney World resort guests will soon have access to extra hours at the parks. And for those of you who are planning a Disney World trip in the next few months, we previously shared park hours through early September, but hours are now available for all parks through September 18th! The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 9PM every night from September 1st through 18th. Note that Boo Bash hours vary during this time. ©Disney Over at EPCOT, the hours are 11AM to 9PM during this time. ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios is open from 9AM to 8PM through September 18th. ©Disney And, finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 8AM to 6PM. ©Disney As always, these hours are subject to change, but we’ll let you know if and when they do. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World during this time, be sure to check the Disney World calendar often! 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 going to Disney World during this time? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases Park Hours Through Mid-September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you know us, you know that Disney news is kinda our thing. Magic Kingdom And there has been some BIG Disney news this month. From SHOCKING entertainment news to surprising health measure changes, we’re taking a look at the three most UNEXPECTED things that happened in Disney World in June! 1. Fireworks Are BACK in Disney World! This first one is something that we expected but we didn’t exactly know WHEN to expect it. But, yep, it’s true! Fireworks returned to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on July 1st! Happily Ever After Disney announced that Happily Ever After will return to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Forever will return to EPCOT. Both shows will then be a regular fixture for a few months. This is especially interesting considering we didn’t know if EPCOT Forever would return at all considering the wild testing we’ve seen on the upcoming EPCOT show, Harmonious. EPCOT Forever The crowds were quite large in Magic Kingdom on debut night! Happily Ever After And you can see more on the returned fireworks here! Click here to learn more about the return of fireworks! 2. TWO New Fireworks Shows Debuting for the 50th! But, yes! Those two shows will only return for July through September because two NEW fireworks shows are set to debut on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, October 1st. ©Disney Magic Kingdom will see the new Disney Enchantment show debut with projections that extend alllll the way down Main Street, U.S.A. WHAT!? A new Magic Kingdom show? We definitely did NOT see that coming. It feels like just yesterday that we were seeing Happily Ever After for the first time! ©Disney AND we also got the surprising news that Harmonious would open on October 1st too. Two new fireworks shows in one day!? That’s a shock! Want to learn more about Disney Enchantment? Click here! 3. MAJOR Changes to the Face Mask Policy. Last month, Disney World changed mask policies to mean that fully vaccinated guests were not required to wear face masks in most outdoor areas of the parks. This month, they rolled back the policy even more. Inside World of Disney The policy was changed in mid-June so that fully vaccinated guests do not need to wear masks in most locations — indoor or outdoor. The only spots that still require masks are on transportation excluding the ferry boat. Masks no longer required We certainly knew this roll-back was coming, but we weren’t sure when. That made for a big surprise! To learn more about the current mask policy, click here! Bonus! We Got Some Surprising Restaurant News! And BONUS, we got some surprising restaurant news! Casey’s Corner and Eight Spoon Cafe reopened! Casey’s Corner has reopened!!! We were able to chow down on some mac and cheese and hot dogs! Want to learn more about the reopening of Eight Spoon Cafe? Click here! And there you have it! That’s the news that REALLY surprised us in June! As always, stay tuned to DFB for allllll the latest Disney World updates. Want to learn more about Casey’s Corner changes? Click 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 news surprised you in June? Tell us in the comments! The post The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World in June first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen a Marvel movie, so we are SO stoked about the upcoming Black Widow film! WE’RE SO PUMPED FOR THIS We’ve watched every trailer, checked out a ton of VERY cool Black Widow merchandise, and have even sipped on some appropriately-themed cocktails! We are READY. And we think it’s pretty awesome that you can see Black Widow at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus! But she’s going to look a little different than from before. Here’s what she looked like the last time we saw her. She’s got her short hair and black suit here. Black Widow Well, as of today, she looks like this — she’s sporting her ultra-sleek white snowsuit from the new movie. And she’s looking AWESOME. We also love the long hair! ©Disney If you want to grab a photo of Black Widow in this suit, you have until the end of the month to do so! ©Disney And don’t forget to watch Black Widow in theatres or on Disney+ with premiere access on July 9th! We’ll be keeping an eye out for her at Avengers Campus, so stay tuned for more photos! We Learned the Mystic Arts With Doctor Strange at Avengers Campus — See VIDEO! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the upcoming Black Widow movie? Let us know in the comments! The post Black Widow Gets A New Super Suit at Disney's Avengers Campus first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World resorts have gotten some major updates lately! BoardWalk Disney just announced Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours, rooms are getting refurbished at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, AND we got a reopening date for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! But now, it’s time for another Disney World Resort to reopen! The day is finally here — Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is fully open! Although Disney Vacation Club rooms have been available at the resort for a while now, Disney announced that the entire resort would reopen on July 2nd. So it’s one of those weird opening twice situations. Lobby The lobby has been open for a while since DVC guests have been staying here. Boardwalk Inn We’ll take any excuse to walk around this gorgeous space, though! Dining There are TONS of dining options when it comes to dining at the BoardWalk! It is full of quick-service and table-service options — there’s a restaurant for basically everyone! BoardWalk Bakery Trattoria al Forno, Big River Grille, ESPN Club, and Flying Fish Cafe are some of your table service options on the BoardWalk. ESPN Club You can also grab some quick meals or snacks at the Pizza Window, BoardWalk To-Go Cart, Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas, or the BoardWalk Bakery! Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas No matter what you’re in the mood for, the BoardWalk probably has it. The amount of dining options in one place is a huge perk about staying at the BoardWalk! Shopping Screen Door General Store is the main shopping destination at the BoardWalk Inn! Screen Door General Store The store has been open for a while, too. Outdoor and Pool Areas There are a few pools at the BoardWalk Inn — the Luna Park Pool and some quiet pools! The infamous clown slide got a major refurbishment a few months ago, but now the pool and newly designed slide are open for guests. Luna Park Pool If you’ve been wanting to stay at the BoardWalk Inn, now you can! As hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other experiences continue to reopen, we’ll keep you updated on the latest from the Disney Parks. Do You Qualify For Disney World’s New Extended Evening Hours? 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 stayed at the BoardWalk before? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's BoardWalk Inn Has Officially Reopened! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel have recently opened, and today the Disneyland Hotel joined them! Disneyland Hotel We popped inside to take a look at the newly reopened hotel, which got a fresh update while it was closed! First, we paused outside to appreciate coming back to the classic hotel! The Disneyland Hotel is Reopen! But enough of that…let’s go inside to see what’s different! Heading inside… Disneyland Hotel was celebrating its reopening with balloons outside! During the closure, the hotel saw updates to select upholstery and fabrics. Don’t worry — the familiar teacup seats in the lobby were still there! Disneyland is Celebrating the Hotel’s Reopening! On our way up to the rooms, we saw one BIG update — the new hallway carpet! New Hallway Carpet in Disneyland Hotel The new carpet has gold and blue colors with designs that remind us of the “it’s a small world” ride! Here’s a close-up of the design! Designs on the New Disneyland Hotel Carpet Just in case you forgot, here’s what the Disneyland Hotel hallway carpet used to look like! The old Disneyland Hotel hallway carpet We also paused to look at Goofy’s Kitchen and Steakhouse 55! These restaurants were not open, but Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill, and The Coffee House did reopen with the hotel. Do note, that Steakhouse 55 has closed permanently. Goofy’s Kitchen and Steakhouse 55 The guest rooms have also been updated! Disneyland Hotel Room We love that fun carpet! Keep following along as we explore more Disneyland reopenings today. See a full Disneyland Hotel room tour here! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you heading to Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look Inside the Newly Reopened Disneyland Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of changes happening with the new story being unveiled with Disney World’s Jungle Cruise. A lot happening here! And the crazy thing is that Disney didn’t even close the ride to make the new changes — the ride updates have been happening bit by bit every day. We’ve had a lot of fun spotting all the new stuff every time we ride it! We’re excited to see the new characters, new scenes, more backstory, and everything else! For those of you familiar with the Jungle Cruise, you’ll know that Trader Sam is one of the main characters of the attraction. Recently we reported that his animatronic near the end of the cruise was gone. Instead, he’s getting a new scene with a Gift Shop. ©Disney | One of the new scenes coming soon! And today, Trader Sam’s Gift Shop is “open for business!” Trader Sam’s Gift Shop Trader Sam, the head salesman, is nowhere to be seen, though. But as you can see, he’s collected a wide variety of items lost by previous passengers on the cruise. Hats, socks, musical instruments, knick-knacks… . Lots of stuff here We found the “Photo Spot” sign particularly interesting — could this be a future ride photo opportunity? Disney hasn’t shared that at this time, but how cool would that be! Photo? We’re so excited to see another new scene revealed for the new Jungle Cruise storyline! And we’ll keep riding it to keep you updated on other new additions, too! Check Out Some of The NEW Characters on the Jungle Cruise 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 these new scenes? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Trader Sam's New Jungle Cruise Gift Shop Is "Open For Business" in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have both reopened at Disneyland Resort, and today the Disneyland Hotel finally joined them and reopened as well! Disneyland Hotel A number of restaurants will reopen with the Disneyland Hotel (including the fan-favorite Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar). But, those staying at the Disneyland Hotel will also be treated to something NEW — some new carpet designs, upgraded beds, and more in the hotel’s guest rooms. Today, we got the chance to see one of these updated rooms and now we’re sharing a room tour with you! Previously, Disney announced that some changes had been made to the rooms at the Disneyland Hotel, as well as other guest areas. The guest rooms now have a new fireworks-inspired design in the carpet. There are also upgraded platform beds in the rooms to help guests maximize storage. For reference, here’s what a room at the Disneyland hotel looked like before. Disneyland Hotel Room And here’s what one looks like now (granted this is a room with 2 beds as opposed to 1, but you get the idea). Disneyland Hotel Room That’s quite the difference! Okay, let’s start at the beginning though. Here’s a peek at the room’s door (from inside the room). Don’t Forget to Lock! And here’s one of the first views you’ll get of the room. Time for a Vacation Let’s head to the bathroom. Bathroom Of course, you’ve got your classic Disney soaps here. YES! And there’s some space under the vanity for you to store your things. Space For All Your Things Here’s a peek at the tub/shower. Time to Take a Bath See the hidden Mickeys in the tiles? Gonna Hunt for Those Details! And what about that Mickey hand lamp?! WOW! Who out there would just LOVE to have that in their home? Love This There’s a separate area for the toilet to the side. Bathroom Area Next, let’s take a look at what the room has in terms of coffee and tea (which can be VERY essential during a Disneyland trip). There’s a coffee machine in the room as well as cups… Coffee …and a variety of coffee and tea options. Coffee and Tea Options The room also has a closet with an extra pillow/blanket, an ironing board, hangers, and more. Closet There’s also a safe in the room for you to store any valuables. Safe Okay, into the main room! The Room! First, you’ll encounter that desk and chair set. If you’ve got to do some remote work or send a few emails, this is a great little spot. Desk and Chair And check out that lamp — anyone see a hidden Mickey? Cool! After that you’ll find a little dresser with some drawers. Storage Space And behind one of the areas there, you’ll find a mini fridge to store your bottles of water and snacks. Mini Fridge! Above that storage area you’ll find a TV, and to the side there is a couch. More of the Room If you want to just do some relaxing in the room, you can take a seat here and chill. Couch But, what’s great about the couch is that it folds open and transforms into another sleeping space. This is great for larger families who need that extra spot. It Transforms By the way, don’t forget to look all around the room for unique pieces of art, awesome photos, and more showcasing things related to the Disneyland parks. So Neat In one corner of the room, you’ll find a chair with a lamp. The lamp appears to be the same or similar to the lamp that was there before but this chair appears to be somewhat different than the one we had seen previously. Also, the curtains now have a different pattern. Seat And here’s a look at those two main beds and the main room space. While the large back headboard has remained the same, with that gorgeous fireworks design, there are some updated linens on the beds. Disneyland Hotel Room The carpet design is also different. Instead of the swirls from before, the carpet now features a design covered in fireworks, stars, and some hidden Mickeys too! Fireworks on the Carpet The bed frames have also been updated so that there is now storage space underneath them. You can slide your luggage or other bags down there to help free up other space around the room. Plenty of Room What do you think of the refreshed and updated design in the hotel rooms at the Disneyland Hotel? What Do You Think? Would you like to stay here in the future? Tell us in the comments — we’d love to hear from you! Hotel Room We’ll keep an eye out for more updates all around Disneyland and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see photos from when Paradise Pier Hotel reopened in Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever stayed at the Disneyland Hotel or would you like to? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Tour an Updated Room at the Disneyland Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer vacation is in full swing as fireworks return to Disney World and more guests head to the parks! Fireworks Testing While we’ve given you a monthly look at the deals in January, February, March, April, May, and June, now you can get ready for your summer trips to Disney World with July’s hotel and ticket offers! Score 25% Off Your Summer Hotel Stay! Few things are more exciting than planning your Disney World vacation, but awesome deals on resorts definitely make it that much better! If you visit during most nights from July 11th through September 29th, 2021, you can save up to 25% on rooms at Disney World hotels as you explore the parks from the summer through the fall! All-Star Movies Guests have the ability to use the deal for stays over the course of 1 to 14 days. However, there are a few exceptions as a limited number of rooms are available. The following resorts are also excluded from the offer: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Savings may vary depending on the dates of your visit, so be sure to keep that in mind when planning your upcoming trip! Take a look at the summer hotel discount here! Disney Springs Hotel Discounts However, you can also find MORE savings at the Disney Springs Area Hotels off property too! Guests booking between May 19th and July 31st, 2021, with travel dates between July 18th and September 30th, 2021 qualify for discounted rates at select hotels. © DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs Area For example, rooms start at $79 per night at the Holiday Inn, $85 per night a the Wyndham Garden, and $102 per night at the DoubleTree Suites. Plus, there are even more discounts and places to stay, but the rates will vary depending on when and where you’re staying. Check out the details for the Disney Springs hotel discounts! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers U.S. Military Members that are planning their vacations can save on both tickets AND hotels during their upcoming visits! 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Promotional Tickets are available for vacations taking place through December 17th, 2021. 4-day tickets with a Park Hopper are available for $296 plus tax, while the Park Hopper Plus Option is $326 plus tax. 5-day tickets can also be purchased for $315 plus tax for the Park Hopper and $345 plus tax for the Park Hopper Plus. Cinderella Castle Guests can buy no more than 6 Disney Military Promotional Tickets, and they must be activated by Eligible Service Members or spouses by December 31st, 2021. Military members also have access to the Memory Maker discount, which gives guests the opportunity to buy the photo feature a special price of $98 through December 17, 2021. Yet, no more than two Memory Makers can be bought at this rate through December 31st. Find out the details of the Military Member offer here! Specially Priced Hotel Rates Military Members can also use discounted rates at select Disney Resort hotels during most nights through December 17th. In order to find out more information, guests can call (407) 939-7830 for resort availability, booking options, and other details about their dates of interest! BoardWalk Pool Which Disney resort would you choose? Take a look at the Military hotel discount here! Annual Passholder Discounts Walt Disney World Resort Deals Annual Passholders can also score some sweet savings during the summer! But, you’ll want to hurry because guests will need to book their rooms by July 10th. The 35% savings are only eligible on rooms at select Disney World hotels through July 10th, 2021. Such a Gorgeous Lobby at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge We’re already planning our next Disney trip with all these awesome deals! Check out the Passholder hotel discount here! Annual Passholder AND Florida Resident Discounts Walt Disney World Summer Hotel Rates Along with all the other great deals available, Annual Passholders and Florida Residents can also snag savings at four Disney Resorts this summer! When guests book now through September 4th, they can score deals on select hotel rooms for visits from August 8th through September 4th. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort The available savings include: A Standard Room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort for $149+ per night A King Bed Room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for $249+ per night A Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for $349+ per night Or, an Outer Building – Garden View Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for $449+ per night. Disney’s Pop Century Annual Passholders are currently able to book the special rates, while the offer will open up to Florida Residents starting July 7th. Here’s what you need to know about the summer hotel savings! As you get ready to use the July 2021 savings, you can also keep up with us for even MORE hotel and ticket deals and discounts available throughout the year! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Why August 2nd is a VERY important date before Disney World’s 50th anniversary! 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 is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post The 6 BIGGEST Disney World Hotel and Ticket DISCOUNTS for July! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Vivoli il Gelato is a great Disney Springs spot if you’re in the mood for something sweet! The gelateria has a delicious assortment of gelato, sorbet, and sweet treats like the Cookies and Cream Gelato Waffle! With imaginative snacks, delicious gelato, and lots of options, Vivoli Il Gelato won over the hearts of many since its opening in 2015! Vivoli il Gelato Recently, Vivoli il Gelato unveiled that two treats would be arriving just in time for the summer! Let’s kick things off with the Tropicale Float for $11! This summertime snack features Coconut Sorbetto, Mango Sorebetto, San Pellegrino Arancia Rossa, whipped cream, and cherry! The tart blood orange flavor from the San Pellegrino, the sweetness of the mango, and the freshness of the coconut made this a refreshing float with complex fruity flavors, perfect for hot days at Disney! Tropicale Float If a float wasn’t your jam, how about a cookie sandwich? The new Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich features Lemon Cooler Cookies with Blueberry Gelato! The cookies were crisp, tart, and refreshing with the citrusy lemon flavor! The blueberry was sweet and balanced the lemon flavor of the cookie well! You can get this one for $11 as well. Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich This was a fresh treat perfect for the summer! And watch out! This treat has some serious drip! Be sure to eat it quickly because this one will definitely melt in the Florida heat! Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich Vivoli il Gelato’s latest treats continue the gelato spot’s hot streak! Delicious and refreshing, they’re perfect for the summertime! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney treats! Stay tuned here for more Disney news! Click here to read more about the return of Happily Ever After! 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 Vivoli’s latest treats? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Is the Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich a Must-Buy in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Everyone has their own unique vacation style and different things on their must do list. The planDisney panelists are sharing some itinerary insights on focusing in on your favorites for those that prefer the classics, seek the thrills or have a case of wanderlust. Do you fall into all three categories? Me too! Consider theming your days with the below one day snapshots to add a bit more fun to your memory making.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/TLqCtROzregView the full article

We’ve gotta tell you, we take our Mickey ears very seriously here at the DFB. Minnie Ears! Our obsession with all the cute varieties of ears and bows is not a problem — it’s a gift. And we found a NEW set of Mickey ears today in Disney World, inspired by a classic Pixar film! Lately, we’ve seen some amazing Tower of Terror-inspired Mickey ears, some super Captain America ears, and some Fourth of July ears around the Disney parks! Tower of Terror Ears But the new Toy Story–inspired ears we found today in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Our old pal, Slink! It’s Slinky Dog from Toy Story, and he seems to be stuck inside the ears! These are different from the Slinky headband debuted a few years back. Here’s a look at that! Slinky Dog Headband ©Disney Here’s a view of the new ears from the side so you can really appreciate the design on these super unique ears! The ears themselves have the classic cloud design from Toy Story that’s got us singing “You’ve Got a Friend In Me” on repeat in our heads. Look at his little waggy tail! We think these are the perfect ears for a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios — to ride Slinky Dog Dash, of course! Slinky Dog Mickey Ears at Magic Kingdom You can get the Slinky Dog Mickey Ears at the Main Street Emporium in Magic Kingdom now for $29.99! Dash on over to grab your pair quick! (See what we did there? ) Would you wear these over-the-top ears?! We think they’re lots of fun! Let us know!!! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know when new Mickey ears are spotted in the parks — because we understand what the really important news is! Click Here to See Halloween Mickey Ears Available for Pre-Order Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite pair of Mickey ears? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW EAR ALERT! 🚨 Would Your Wear These Over-the-Top Toy Story Ears in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Haunted Mansion fans!!! Let’s go see those 999 happy haunts! Do you love Madame Leota? How about those Grim Grinning Ghosts?! Well then get ready! We’ve seen Haunted Mansion ears released in the past (in fact, we’ve seen a variety of them) but now 2 NEW Mansion-themed ears have arrived. Earlier this year (when we all celebrated #HalfwayToHalloween), Disney shared that new Haunted Mansion ears and more would be released this summer. And the time for these new ears has finally arrived. First up, for all you Madame Leota fans, we’ve got some spooktacular ears from Her Universe. Madame Leota Ears! These ears feature Madame Leota front and center as her ghostly image floats on the bow. The bow is pierced by a few safety pins. Headed to the Seance Room? And the sides of ears feature that signature Haunted Mansion wallpaper. You’ll also find a few silver studded details on the sides of the ears. Love that Wallpaper The back of the ears remind us that we’re all just foolish mortals (but we hear the Mansion is accepting volunteers to join their ghostly crew). Back of the Ears On one side of the band you’ll find the Her Universe logo… Her Universe …and on the other side you’ll find some embroidery for The Haunted Mansion. Haunted Mansion We found these ears at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and they’re priced at $34.99. Next, it’s time to have a swinging wake with some of the mansion’s other residents with the NEW gargoyle ears. These ears feature a gargoyle in the center holding two candles. Gargoyle Ears! On the ears themselves, you’ll find designs of characters from the Mansion… Hello There …including the hitchhiking ghosts! Need a Ride? On the back of the ears, you’ll find even more designs of the Mansion’s residents including Madame Leota. Spooky! The other ear reminds us that the Mansion is home to 999 Happy Haunts (but there’s room for 1,000)! Gargoyle Ears! We spotted these in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and they are priced at $29.99. If you’re a BIG Haunted Mansion fan, now is the time to grab some new ears! We’ll keep an eye out for more new merchandise and let you know what we spot. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see some pre-orders that are for the Disney and Halloween obsessed!!! 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 getting any of these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 2 NEW Haunted Mansion Ears Have Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Disney Villains are evil, there’s no doubt about that, but they inspire some delicious food! Poison Candied Apple In the past, we’ve seen treats like the Maleficent Cone and the Hades Nachos at Magic Kingdom’s Villains After Hours Party, a Cruella-inspired ice cream sandwich to celebrate her new movie, and even a Poisoned Apple cocktail around Halloween! But now, you can make your own evil eats and treats with a new Disney Villains cookbook coming out soon! And we have a sneak peek at some sinister recipes! The Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook is like if our favorite evil characters matched food to their personalities! It was written by Julie Tremaine (do you think there’s any relation to a certain evil stepmother?) and has over 50 recipes for you to try at home! ©Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook Good Morning America showed a sneak peek at a few of the sinister creations before the book goes on sale! There’s the Evil Cream Horns which have a beautiful purple filing à la Maleficent, the Mistress of Evil. ©Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook The recipe is simple enough, and hopefully won’t curse you into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love’s kiss! ©Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook Then there’s the Dalmatian Pancakes with Strawberry Compote which are obviously inspired by those precious puppies Cruella wants to get her hands on! ©Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook Check out the full recipe to channel your inner evil fashionista: Dalmatian Pancakes with Strawberry Compote Cook Time: 25 Minutes Yield: 8 to 10 pancakes Ingredients For the strawberry compote: 1 pound strawberries 1/2 cup sugar Juice of half a lemon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste For the pancakes: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup white chocolate chips 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips Nonstick cooking spray Directions Prepare the strawberry compote. Wash and chop the strawberries, discarding stems and hulls of the fruit. Combine fruit with remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes, until the fruit has softened and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Prepare the pancakes. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients, and stir to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium. O! the burner, spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Drop batter by a 1/4-cup measuring cup into the pan, being careful not to crowd the pancakes. Cook until golden brown and bubbles rise to the surface, about 3 minutes. Flip, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate tented with aluminum foil to keep pancakes warm. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve topped with strawberry compote and, if desired, additional white and milk chocolate chips. There’s also a fabulous- oops! We mean Crabulous Crab Dip that will definitely have our pal Sebastian hiding under the sea! ©Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook If you want to feed some poor unfortunate souls, here’s the full recipe: Crabulous Crab Dip Cook Time: 25 Minutes Makes: 10 Ingredients 1 pound lump crabmeat 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Juice of half a lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove crab from its container and rinse well. Allow to drain. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Transfer to a medium baking dish, and garnish with cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top has browned and the mixture is bubbling. Serve with crackers or crostini. Nutritious Tip: Serve the dip with a big platter of veggies, including carrots, celery, broccoli and bell peppers. These recipes may be inspired by evil, but evil sure looks tasty! If you want to get a copy of the Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook you can pre-order it now on Amazon for $17.99! The book will be officially released on July 20th. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to get the Disney Villains Devilishly Delicious Cookbook 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 villain do you think will have the BEST recipes? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Recipes Inspired by the Disney Villains! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who else has been counting down the days, hours, and minutes until “Black Widow” is released in just a week? I sure have been, and I’ve embraced my inner super spy to gather the latest intel on the top ways to celebrate at select Disney Parks around the world.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/sj0xHQTSznoView the full article

If you love cupcakes and you love animals, then you’ll want to keep a close eye out for all kinds of specialty treats in Disney World, especially over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tiger in Disney’s Animal Kingdom At Animal Kingdom, we’ve found a Sea Turtle Cupcake, a Flamingo Cupcake, a cupcake topped with Rhinos, the Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake, and MORE! Now, a NEW cupcake has arrived themed to a different animal and it’s serving up some fall flavors? Introducing the NEW Tiger Cupcake! This is the July cupcake of the month over at Creature Comforts (AKA the Starbucks location at Animal Kingdom). Tiger Cupcake We’ve seen tiger-themed cupcakes in Animal Kingdom before but those were pretty different. This new cupcake features a yellow cinnamon cake, apple pie filling, vanilla buttercream frosting (in orange and brown colors), an edible image of a tiger, and a chocolate tail. Look at that big cat! Cinnamon cake and apple pie filling? HELLO FALL. Someone get us a pumpkin spice latte! There’s no denying this treat is pretty cute and sounds promising when it comes to flavors, but does it actually deliver on taste? A tiger in the jungle If you’re an apple pie lover, then YES, it does! The inside is filling is incredibly tasty, it’s like we’ve suddenly transported to an apple orchard in October! Apple pie inside a cupcake? Yes please! The icing is verrrry sweet though! And, if you get a bite of the cake without the filling, it just kind of tastes like a basic yellow cake. We weren’t getting much cinnamon (so try and get the filling in EVERY bite!). A tiger sized bite If you’re a big fan of fall treats or apple pie, this cupcake is for you! Seems like something is watching us… But, if you don’t like apples, obviously stay away from this one! And if you can’t handle overly sweet icing, you may want to try a different dessert (or just eat the cake itself minus the frosting, no judgment here!). You can snag it right now for $5.99 over at Creature Comforts! Apple pie filling! We’ll keep an eye out for more new treats around Disney World and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see the 1 snack you must get in every Magic Kingdom land! 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 cupcake from Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Uhh...Disney World's Newest Cupcake Totally Thinks It's Fall (and We're Not Complaining)! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard?? Disney World is bringing back the dining plan! Mickey bar! In their announcement yesterday about early theme park entry for select guests, Disney stated that Disney Dining Packages will return to the parks! So what do we know so far about the future of dining plans in Disney World? To get to the bottom of this, let’s start at the beginning… . Where Did the Dining Plan Go in the First Place? When Disney started reopening last year, they made the announcement that the Dining Plan would NOT be coming back right away. Here’s the official statement from Disney, “we have made the difficult decision to cancel all existing dining reservations and experience bookings, including Disney dining plans included in packages.” Along with the Dining Plan being put on hold, Disney changed the time for making dining reservations from 180 days out from your trip to 60 days out. (This change — that you can make dining reservations 60 days out — remains in effect.) Both of these changes were to accommodate the lower capacities that Disney Parks and restaurants would have when Disney reopened. Yak and Yeti These announcements were made back in May of 2020, when the parks were just starting to reopen, and since then, we’ve seen all kinds of returns to “normal” as Disney continues to move forward with reopening. Two big steps in this process came yesterday with the announcement that early theme park entry would be granted to some guests and the dining plan would return! What We Know So Far About the Future of the Disney Dining Plan Really, what we know is not a whole lot! So far, Disney has not confirmed when the dining plan will return or what it will look like when it does! Specifically, Disney said, “While we’re not quite ready to share an update on timing, we are planning to bring this guest-favorite option back at a later date.” Cinderella Castle’s 50th Anniversary Decorations! The timing for bringing back the Dining Plan has not been shared. It could be in line with the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration in Disney World since a lot of guests will be flocking to the parks for all the new shows, attractions, and more that are part of that celebration! That celebration starts on October 1st of this year. But it could, of course, take even longer to return. You know we will be monitoring it and keeping a close eye on its return. What Could the Disney Dining Plan Look Like? Like the starting date of the dining plan, Disney has not released information on what the dining plan will include when it comes back later this year. We are expecting it to look pretty similar to what it was before, though, so we’ll remind you of the options you had for dining plans before they were suspended: The Crystal Palace There were four options for Dining Plan Packages, including the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, the Disney Dining Plan, the Disney Dining Plan – PLUS, and the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. We’ll break them down for you here! In 2020, the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan included two quick service meals and two snacks per day for each person. It cost $55 per adult each day and $26 per child (ages 3-9) each day. Tater Tots with Sausage and Gravy In 2020, the Disney Standard Dining Plan included one quick-service meal and one table-service meal plus two snacks per person each day. It cost $78 per adult each day and $38.50 per child each day. Be Our Guest Restaurant In 2020, the Disney Dining Plan PLUS included two meals (any combination of quick- or table-service meals) and two snacks or non-alcoholic drinks per person each day. It cost $95 per adult each day and $35 per child each day. Dining at Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge And in 2020, the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan included three meals with any combination of quick- or table-service and two snacks or non-alcoholic drinks per person each day. It cost $119 per adult each day and $47.50 per child each day. Halloween Refillable Mug All of the dining plans also came with a refillable resort mug for soda or hot drinks at the resort where guests were staying! Basically, the Dining Plans are an easy way to pre-pay for your meals at Disney World, but they’re not always worth the cost! Sometimes you can spend less if you plan out your meals right. Really, it all depends on how your family eats at Disney World — if you guys love lots of snacks and will use all the snack credits each day, it might be worth it! Check out our guide for How to Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan! Could the Dining Plan Be MORE Expensive This Year? Some things that are returning to Disney World have been more expensive than in the past (we’re looking at you, Boo Bash!). So it’s possible that the Dining Plans will follow suit and cost you more than they used to! But again, no pricing or details have been shared at this time. We’ll keep you updated as Disney releases more information on the returning Dining Plans this year! Keep following DFB for the latest Disney news! Click Here to Read Disney’s Latest Announcement About Early Theme Park Entry for Select Guests! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you get the Disney Dining Plan when it comes back this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything We Know About the Return of the Disney Dining Plan in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Ah Stitch Crashes Disney, you just might be the weirdest merchandise collection we’ve ever seen. Stitch Crashes Disney From Stitch-ghetti to Wooden Stitch, to Red-Eyed Nightmare Stitch; this merchandise line has brought us some interesting souvenir options. Luckily, the Stitch Crashes Aladdin collection is more on the cute side than some of the others and now it’s available online! Yep! Stitch Crashes Aladdin has officially CRASHED into shopDisney and you can snag your favorite item from the collection! Of course, the main feature is the Stitch Crashes Aladdin Plush for $29.99. ©Disney Our favorite part is his VERY cute little hat! Click here to buy the Stitch Crashes Aladdin Plush! Have you been collecting the pins from the collection? Neat! ©Disney You can add the Stitch Crashes Aladdin Pin to your haul for $24.99! Want to buy the Stitch Crashes Aladdin Pin? Click here! And of course, there’s the perfect souvenir for the Disney parks goer that loves BOTH Lilo & Stitch and Aladdin — the Stitch Crashes Aladdin MagicBand for $39.99! ©Disney Here’s a look at the front! ©Disney Talk about a fun way to get into the parks! To buy the Stitch Crashes Aladdin MagicBand, click here! You can also get the Stitch Crashes Aladdin Two-Tone Coffee Mug for $16.95. ©Disney You can customize the color inside the mug! Click here to get the Stitch Crashes Aladdin Two-Tone Coffee Mug And finally, there’s a Stitch Crashes Aladdin T-Shirt for Adults for $19.95! ©Disney You can also customize the fit and color of the T-Shirt! Click here to get the Stitch Crashes Aladdin T-Shirt! All of these items are available on shopDisney right now so hurry over! They might sell out quickly! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for allllll the latest Disney merchandise updates! Want to see more of the Stitch Crashes Disney collection? Click 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. Will you be snagging the Stitch Crashes Aladdin collection? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! The Aladdin Stitch Crashes Disney Collection Has Arrived Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland reopened its theme parks at the end of April, but a LOT has changed since then. Disneyland Hotel Health and safety restrictions for face masks, distancing, and temperature checks have changed, fireworks returned a bit early, and restaurants in the parks and hotels continue to reopen. Now, we’ve gotten another update regarding Disneyland. But, instead of things reopening, this time 2 restaurants (including a popular restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel) are set to permanently close. Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel has already reopened and The Disneyland Hotel is set to reopen today (July 2nd). Select restaurants have already reopened at some of Disneyland’s hotels. Other spots, like Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, are set to reopen today or in the near future. But, 2 restaurants at Disneyland’s resort hotels are reportedly going to close permanently. Paradise Pier Right now, both Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel and PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are closed. According to The Orange County Register, those restaurants are going to remain closed. The OCR reports that Disneyland officials have noted that “options are being considered” for both locations. Steakhouse 55 Steakhouse 55 was an upscale Hollywood-inspired restaurant that was filled with memorabilia surrounding Walt Disney and his colleagues. It was named Steakhouse 55 after the year Disneyland opened — 1955. Walt Disney Watches Over Steakhouse 55 PCH Grill offered a Donald Duck Seaside Breakfast (and sometimes Brunch) with characters such as Donald, Daisy, Minnie, and even Stitch making appearances. During dinner, an Italian buffet was offered (without the characters). PCH Grill Disney has not released any details on what will happen with these spaces.We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates about that. According to the OCR, Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel is expected to reopen soon, but a date has not yet been set for its reopening. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and Tangaroa Terrace are set to reopen today (July 2nd). Trader Sam’s We’ll keep an eye out for more food news related to Disneyland and share all those updates with you. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney dining news! Click here to see photos and videos from the return of fireworks 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 Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Have you ever dined at Steakhouse 55 or PCH Grill in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: 2 Restaurants Set to Permanently Close at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar opened in May of 2011, so its celebrating its 10th Anniversary right now! Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar The tropical watering hole in the Disneyland Hotel has come out with a commemorative pin to celebrate the occasion — and you can order it now! The limited-edition commemorative pin has a hinged design that’s inspired by the exterior and interior of the lounge. On the outside is the Trader Sam’s exterior doors and sign, and you can open it to reveal the inside of the hut, complete with nods to the decor of the Tiki Bar! ©shopDisney The pins are available now on shopDisney, but you’ll want to hurry and grab yours because Disney is only making 3,000 of these limited-edition celebration pins! ©shopDisney On the inside, you’ll find the classic zombie head mug! The pin is about 1 3/4″ H and 1 2/5″ W, and it costs $19.99 on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 10th Anniversary Pin! Shrunken Zombie Head mug at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar If you’re a big fan of Trader Sam’s in Disneyland, make sure to get your 10th-anniversary pin soon! And keep following DFB, because we’ll let you know about all the big news for all things Disney! Click Here to See What Changes are Coming to Trader Sam’s Menu in Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading into Trader Sam’s in Disneyland soon? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Trader Sam’s is Celebrating its 10th Anniversary in Disneyland with a Limited Edition Pin! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article